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These actors are performing in Saltworks School Assemblies for the 2009-10 school year.

Michelina
Michelina Anne Pollini
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Christopher
Christopher Wayne Pate
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Where are you from?

Wexford, Pennsylvania

What college did you graduate from? What degree? University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown with a B.A. in Theatre Arts


What is your favorite place to eat? Panera Breads, hibachi restaurants, and anywhere family is eating!

What is your favorite past time?
I enjoy exploring, reading, playing outside, and taking pictures.

Do you have brothers or sisters?
I have one younger brother. His name is Mark and he is very good at math and science. I also have a pug dog named Peanuts who does not know anything about math but I suspect has been working on science experiments in my basement.

What do you like to do with your friends? My friends and I go hiking, visit museums, play board games on buses, watch movies, and make each other laugh.

Why did you want to work for Saltworks? Saltworks empowers students to make good decisions about issues in their lives and I was immediately drawn to that.

What is your greatest expectation of this time of your life (your time at Saltworks)? I hope to make a difference in the lives of students through the power of theatre and performing arts.

    


Where are you from?

White Bluff, Tennessee

What college did you graduate from? What degree? Freed-Hardeman University with a BA degree in Theatre Performance

What is your favorite place to eat? Either Macaroni Grill or Outback Steak House

What is your favorite past time? Playing my guitar and writing music

Do you have brothers or sisters?
I have one sister who is 16 years old, a step-brother who is 11, and a half-brother who is 4.

What do you like to do with your friends? Have Bible studies, play nertz, play card games, have dinner together. We love to just spend time together, whether that means going to the movies or going out to eat or making dinner ourselves.

Why did you want to work for Saltworks? When I read about Saltworks, I was intrigued with it. I think it is great that Saltworks reaches out to kids and really wrestles with the issues that kids face as they grow up. I felt that working for Saltworks would not only benefit the kids, but would help me as well. I believe working for Saltworks will help me in my own spiritual walk with God.

What is your greatest expectation of this time of your life (your time at Saltworks)? To personally grow spiritually. I want to continue to grow so that I can be the steward and the man that God has called me to be. I think in doing that, I will be better prepared to show Christ to the kids that we are trying to reach out to.

   
David Minniefield
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Zara
Zara Ostrander
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Where are you from?
Pittsburgh, but I lived in Orlando FL, Atlanta GA, Naples ME, Phoenix AZ, and Denver CO

What college did you graduate from? What degree? Took a few acting workshops, CCAC, took TV and Broadcasting and Radio certified

What is your favorite place to eat? Healthy Eats

What is your favorite past time? Watching movies
at home or in the theater

Do you have brothers or sisters? 4 brothers and 4 sisters

What do you like to do with your friends? Travel

Why did you want to work for Saltworks? Between acting, ministry, and kids, it's all there

What is your greatest expectation of this time of your life (your time at Saltworks)? To grow as an actor and a human being

    


Where are you from?
Edinboro, Pennsylvania

What college did you graduate from? What degree? Edinboro University of PA, Bachelors of Music: Vocal Performance, Drama Minor

What is your favorite place to eat?
John Wildwood's Pizza, El Canelo's

What is your favorite past time? Playing piano, making things: either sewing or cooking or painting or knitting or . . .

Do you have brothers or sisters?
A brother

What do you like to do with your friends?
Make music, ride bikes, go to the movies or the zoo or someplace new

Why did you want to work for Saltworks? I wanted to affect positive change in the world around me, and Saltworks' drama offered the chance to be a voice for positive change through drama

What is your greatest expectation of this time of your life (your time at Saltworks)? To continue growing and learning mentally and spiritually

Joel
Joel Dickerson
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Where are you from?

Tiffin, Ohio

What college did you graduate from? What degree? Heidelberg College, Tiffin, OH with a Theatre major and Film minor

What is your favorite place to eat? Chipotle!

What is your favorite past time? Playing soccer in the park

Do you have brothers or sisters?
I have 2 older brothers and 1 younger brother

What do you like to do with your friends? I like to watch movies, then get some coffee and discuss them!

Why did you want to work for Saltworks? Saltworks is an honest theatre company with Truth as its central theme. I want to help children and young people who may struggle with the understanding of life as best I can through the legacy of this company.

What is your greatest expectation of this time of your life (your time at Saltworks)? That by promoting truth, I will discover something about myself as well

  
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