A Chicago native, Thomas Brandstrader recently moved to Lincoln Square after graduating from University of Northern Colorado in the spring of 2024 with a B.F.A. in Musical Theater with minors in American Sign Language and Dance. He’s been dancing and singing since he was 12 at Lou Conte Dance Studio, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, The Performing Arts Project, and anywhere else he can refine his craft. He’s been trained in leadership and has experience being a dance captain and president of student organizations. Some of his favorite recent performances have been The Cat in The Hat in Seussical, Roger in A New Brain, the waiter in RENT and as a soloist in Anna Sokolow’s Rooms. Outside of theater, he loves reading books, playing with makeup, and laughing with his loved ones.