Current cast & crew in alphabetical order

Irena Dotcheva

Production Assistant

Irena is originally from Gabrovo, Bulgaria. She has recently finished her studies in the Anglistik Department and is working as a translator. Future goals for Irena include winning the lottery and sailing around the world, taking care of tiger cubs in South Africa, and going climbing in Yosemite. You may recognize Irena from An Evening of Scenes where she appeared in Poof! and The Mousetrap where she played Mollie. She would like to thank “everybody involved in ACT.” This is Irena’s third year with ACT.

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Christoph Endres

"The Universal Language"

Christoph is from Saarbrücken and works as a full-time Artificial Intelligence Researcher. When done with his studies, Christoph wants to spend a whole weekend at home with his cats, reading a good book. He began his theatre career in the 1970's when he played a dwarf in an elementary school performance. Since the late 1990’s, Christoph has done several performances with university theatre groups as well as with the Volksbühne Hülzweiler. He would like to thank “Nikolai Tesla for inventing the Tesla coil and all the native citizens of Unamunda County for the warm welcome and a wonderful summer holiday.” This is Christoph’s second year with ACT.

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Matthias Feldmann

"Variations on the Death of Trotsky"

Matthias is from Grolsheim and is currently studying Computer Science at the University. After completing his studies, Matthias wants to travel and then become a professor. Matthias is no stranger to the stage; he began his theatre career in nativity plays and was also active in his high school theatre group. He would like to thank “all my friends who endured practicing lines with me and fought my stage fright.” This is Matthias’ first year with ACT.

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Arnab Ghoshal

Production Assistant

Arnab comes from Calcutta and is currently working as a researcher in Saarbrücken. He has been involved with college theatre societies and other on-campus theatre groups all through his undergrad studies and is happy to be “getting back together with an old flame.” Arnab would like to thank “God.” This is his first year with ACT.

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Jan Hanzelka

Production Assistant

"Words, Words, Words" (S2010)

Jan is from Nový Jicín, North Moravia, Czech Republic and is currently studying Computer Science. Upon finishing his studies, he hopes to get employed by a young growing company where he can demonstrate his indispensability and ultimately be sent back to his homeland so he can open a national branch and “live happily ever after.” Jan made his ACT debut by playing Algernon in The Importance of Being Earnest last year. This is Jan's second year with ACT.

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Lynn Hatto

"The Universal Language"

Lynn was born in Luxembourg and currently resides in Saarbrücken. Upon finishing her studies, Lynn wants to become a translator. She has previously acted in high school productions and also with an alternative theatre group in Luxembourg. She would like to thank “my boyfriend Jeff for learning the text with me.” This is Lynn’s first year with ACT.

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Zoe Penelope

"Variations on the Death of Trotsky"

Zoe is originally from Athens, Greece and a postgraduate student of Law at the Europa Institut in Saarbrücken. After completing her studies, Zoe would love to work as an actress. She began participating in theatre productions at school and has also attended classes at the acting school “Athens Stage”. Zoe would like to thank “a person that has been a true inspiration to me, a person that always tells me to go on, no matter the difficulties.” This is her first year with ACT.

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Simone Kölbl

Production Assistant

Simone is from Bad Sooden—Allendorf and is studying HoK. If there is life after graduation, Simone wants to go on holidays and travel a lot when she is finished with her studies. You may recognize Simone from last year’s An Evening of Scenes where she appeared in Camping. She would like to thank “Teresa, Johanna and Caro just for being around.” This is Simone’s second year with ACT.

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Sandra Kolimbatovic

Production Assistant

"The Universal Language"

Sandra is originally from Sögel, Emsland and is studying Philology at the university. After finishing her studies, Sandra wants to work as a language teacher. In addition to performing with a school theatre group for several years, you may recognize Sandra from The Mousetrap where she played Chris Wren. This is Sandra’s second year with ACT.

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Torsten Kopp

"Words, Words, Words" (W2009/2010)

Torsten is originally from St. Ingbert. He is a HoK student and also works as a Library Assistant. Upon finishing his studies, Torsten hopes to become an archivist or “pursue a career in organized crime.” Previously, Torsten appeared as Major Metcalf in The Mousetrap and Reverend Chasuble in The Importance of Being Earnest. He would like to thank “all the people who make this possible.” This is Torsten’s third year with ACT.

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Achim Loch

Technical Director

"Words, Words, Words"

Achim is from Friedrichsthal and has a degree in North American Literature and Culture, English Linguistics, and Historical Theology. He works as a church organist and as an instructor for ESL. Previously, Achim has appeared onstage with the Hillsdale College Tower Players as the Priest in Oedipus Rex and as a Pirate in The Island Princess, as well as in ACT's production of An Evening of Scenes. In addition to this numerous duties, Achim has also taken on the added responsibility of Technical Director. This is Achim's fourth year with ACT.

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Laurel E. Loch

Artistic Director

Laurel is originally from the United States and moved to Germany after falling in love with and marrying ACT’s Technical Director.  She has a degree in Theatre from Hillsdale College and numerous years of acting, directing, and design experience.  She is a two-time Irene Ryan Acting Award nominee, an award-winning make-up and wig designer, and was chosen as the Best Actress in the State of Indiana in 2005 for her role as Pidge in Cabin Fever.  Other favorite roles include Catherine in Proof, Sabina in The Skin of Our Teeth, Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing, Adriana in The Comedy of Errors, Lorraine Sheldon in The Man Who Came to Dinner and Sunny in The Last Night of Ballyhoo. Laurel has acted on stages in America, Scotland and Germany.  She would like to thank “the cast and production staff for all of their hard work.”

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Joanne Neary

"Philadelphia"

Joanne is from Dublin, Ireland and is studying European Law. When she is finished with her studies, Joanne wants to travel the world, experience new cultures and people and maybe even eventually become a lawyer—or maybe not. She has been involved in amateur theatre for as long as she can remember. Most recently, she was a part of the German Theater Group at Trinity College, Dublin. This is Joanne’s first year with ACT.

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Meike Pälmke

"Words, Words, Words"

Meike is from Zweibrücken. She has finished her degree in Psychology, a doctorate in Medical Sciences, and is now opening her very own practice for child and adolescent psychotherapy in Saarbrücken. Meike has been active in theatre groups for several years. In Trier, she was a member of the English drama group C:SAP! and also acted on stage in Münster. Some of her favorite roles include Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Guildenstern in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, and Eva in Kindertransport. She would like to thank “my family and boyfriend for always helping me, C:SAP! for having a wonderful time with great plays together, and ACT for letting me be a part of the group.” This is Meike’s first year with ACT.

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Valentin Popov

"Philadelphia"

Valentin is originally from Stara Zagora, Bulgaria and is a PhD student at the university. After finishing his studies, Valentin wants to explore the beauty of life. Valentin has been doing theatre for basically his whole life. Some of his previous ACT roles include: Mr Paravicini in The Mousetrap and Lane and Merriman in The Importance of Being Earnest. He would like to thank the “ACT people for the great time preparing, performing, and celebrating the shows.” This is Valentin’s fourth year with ACT.

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Sumer Rahman

"Philadelphia"

Sumer is from Saarbrücken and is studying Interpreting at the university. After he is done with his studies, Sumer wants to travel around and make a living. Previously, Sumer has performed with the French Theatre Group Le Pont. He would like to thank “all of the nice people I met while rehearsing.” This is Sumer’s first year with ACT.

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Peter Rullmann

"Variations on the Death of Trotsky"

Peter is from somewhere between Germany and Holland. He is a Computer Science student and also works part-time as a programmer. When he is done with his studies, Peter plans to celebrate and be happy. This is Peter’s first year with ACT.

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Sven-Eric Schelhorn

Director

Sven-Eric is originally from Hamburg. Sven is pursuing a PhD in Bioinformatics. Upon finishing his studies, he hopes to pursue a research career in bioinformatics. Sven appeared onstage as Sgt. Trotter in The Mousetrap and was the Co-Director for last year’s An Evening of Scenes, in addition to appearing in one of the scenes—Drive Angry. This is Sven’s third year with ACT

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Silke von Sehlen

University Liaison

"Sure Thing"

Silke is from Saarbrücken and currently works as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University. Upon finishing her studies, Silke hopes to continue working at a university. Silke is truly one of ACT’s veterans. She joined ACT in 2004 and has been active ever since. She was a member of the Tower Players at Hillsdale College and acted in high school as well. Silke would like to thank “all the wonderful people of ACT, my friends and most of all my parents for their continuous support.”

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Sebastian Woost

"Sure Thing"

Sebastian is from Kappeln and is currently studying World English, Literatures, Cultures and Studies. Since he once heard that most interesting people at 22 do not know what they want to do with their lives, Sebastian concludes that he must be very interesting. He has varied theatre experience including some amazing plays in first grade and helped out with the tech for last year's production, An Evening of Scenes. You also may recognize him from The Importance of Being Earnest where he played Jack. He would like to thank “Laurel and Sven for their brave and bold choice to let me go on stage once again.” This is Sebastian's second year with ACT.

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Bagels the Beagle

Stage Mascot

Bagels is from the Saarland and is currently pursuing a career in General Cuteness.  She resides with ACT’s Artistic Director and Technical Director.  You may recognize her from various plays by Peanutty Snoop Canine, e.g. The Great Appetite and Sniffler's Bowl. Bagels enjoys eating, napping, sniffing, and overseeing rehearsals.  She would like to “thank the cast for always sharing their pizza crusts with me on Saturday rehearsals.”

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