Two-Time Josie Music Award Nominee!
We’re honored to share that Unity Theatre Company has been nominated for the second year in a row for “Music Business of the Year” at the Josie Music Awards at the legendary Grand Ole Opry!
This prestigious recognition celebrates businesses making an impact in the music industry in all its forms, and we’re proud to represent the power of theatrical arts in music.
Huge thanks to our phenomenal team, our incredible partners at KCC Lifelong Learning, our cast and crew, and the vibrant community that supports us every step of the way. 💙
Let’s keep making magic. ✨
Why Unity Theatre Company?
Our Mission
Setting You Up For Success
Setting You Up For Success
At Unity Theatre Company, our mission is to cultivate a nurturing and inclusive environment where young individuals of all experience levels can unite in their passion for the performing arts. We are dedicated to fostering personal and artistic growth, empowering our actors to pursue their dreams with confidence. We strive to inspire excellence and create meaningful, transformative experiences both on and off the stage, celebrating the unity found in creativity and collaboration.
Setting You Up For Success
Setting You Up For Success
Setting You Up For Success
At Unity Theatre Company, our goal is for our actors to grow both as performers and individuals. While having fun is our primary focus, we are also deeply committed to honing your craft. We are passionate about pursuing dreams and have the expertise to help you achieve yours. With our experience in networking, auditioning, the industry, and more, we are equipped to set you up for great success!
Creative Team
Jack Austin - Director & Founder
Zachary Widner - Associate Director
Jack Austin - Director & Founder
Jack Austin is a recent graduate of Western Michigan University, where he received his B.F.A. in Musical Theatre Performance.
Recently, he was a contestant on Season 28 of NBC’s The Voice, earning a rare 3-chair turn during his Blind Audition. He originally joined Team Niall Horan before being stolen by Michael Bublé, who used his only steal of the season to bring Jack onto his team.
Jack originated the role of James in the premiere of the new musical Boy on Billboard, which made its NYC debut to a sold-out audience at 54 Below. He is also featured on the show’s recently released original cast recording.
As a recording artist and songwriter, Jack has cultivated a strong creative presence beyond the stage. He was awarded “Pop Vocalist of the Year” when he attended the Josie Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry, where he is a twelve-time nominee and two-time winner.
Jack has also built a significant digital following through his TikTok platform, where his vocal performances have gathered over 100 million views and grown an audience of more than 140k followers.
Jack is so excited to be bringing Unity Theatre to his hometown of Battle Creek!
Tsea Lynn - Choreography
Zachary Widner - Associate Director
Jack Austin - Director & Founder
Tsea is a choreographer, comedian, and writer based in Chicago. They are currently performing around Chicago at locations like The Annoyance, iO!, and The Second City. They have performed independently and with their group, Backpack Full of Rats. They are currently working on stand-up and sketch comedy projects focused on mental health.
Tsea has choreographed full-length musicals since 2010, working for Battle Creek Junior Theatre, Lakeview High School Performing Arts, What A Do Theatre, and Center Stage Theatre in Southwest Michigan. Tsea has choreographed many notable musicals like Disney’s Mary Poppins, Newsies, Godspell, and The Music Man.
They have also choreographed for dance intensives, showcases, classes, and ensembles, with a style emphasis of modern, contemporary ballet, and tap. Tsea was also the resident choreographer for the Lakeview Spartanaires in Battle Creek for nine years.
Tsea is also a classically trained musician and dancer, and has had years of Shakespearean studies, play analysis, acting for the stage, and improv and sketch writing.
Tsea is so excited to return for Unity’s fourth year.
Logan Robertson - Music Director
Zachary Widner - Associate Director
Zachary Widner - Associate Director
Logan has had multiple years of performance experience in both Theatrical and Choral institutes. He has participated in multiple theatre companies in the Marshall, Battle Creek, and Kalamazoo areas. Many of these places are the reason his passion for music education developed.
Logan has been an active member of the arts in the Kalamazoo area during his schooling at Western Michigan University. He has more recently sung in small group ensembles for graduate students at the college and for local composer events, both in and outside of the school. He was a member of the University chorale for 3 years and also sang for the Millwood Methodist Churches choir. He has also had performance experience in WMU’s Opera program, The Barn Theatre, and multiple other venues in the area. Logan has also had multiple internships at Kalamazoo and Portage public schools, ranging from elementary to high school music education.
This will be Logan’s 3rd year music directing for Unity Theatre! He is so excited to get back to working with these fantastic kids!
Zachary Widner - Associate Director
Zachary Widner - Associate Director
Zachary Widner - Associate Director
Zachary is a New York City–based actor, playwright, and director. A recent graduate of Western Michigan University, he earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre Performance in 2025.
As a performer, Zachary has appeared in productions such as SpongeBob the Musical, Pippin, Ride the Cyclone, and Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, among many others.
While he loves being onstage, Zachary’s greatest passions lie in writing and directing. Over the past several years, he has developed and revised original scripts for Western Michigan University, written original plays, directed short films, and pursued every opportunity to create. Musical theatre remains his favorite artistic playground, and he has directed full-length productions, scenes, and selections from shows including Guys and Dolls, Urinetown, Bonnie & Clyde, and Shrek the Musical.
Zachary is thrilled to be returning to Unity Theatre Company this summer and looks forward to sharing another season of creativity, collaboration, and fun.