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. Through innovative training, a supportive environment, and community building, we strive to inspire excellence and create meaningful, transformative experiences both on and off the stage, celebrating the unity found in creativity and collaboration.
Jack Austin is a critically acclaimed singer, actor, and award-winning songwriter. As a frequent performer at the Tony Award-winning 54 Below in New York City, Jack has shared the stage with Broadway stars from Wicked, Dear Evan Hansen, Into the Woods, Back to the Future, Parade, and more.
He originated the leading role of James in the premiere of the new musical Boy on Billboard, which made its NYC debut last summer to a sold-out audience at 54 Below. Jack is also featured on the showβs newly released cast recording.
Jack has built a loyal online following through his TikTok presence, where his vocal content has earned over 80 million views and more than 140,000 followers.
Beyond the theatrical stage, Jack is an accomplished songwriter and recording artist. His original song "GET AWAY" won Rock Song of the Year at the Josie Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry, where heβs a nine-time nominee. This year, he's up for Pop Vocalist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Rising Star of the Year, and Pop Song of the Year for his song "I Got a Love!"
Jackβs music is available on all major streaming platforms.
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 a collection of poems and short stories about 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 Disneyβs 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 Shakespearian studies, play analysis, acting for the stage, and improv and sketch writing. Tsea is so excited to return for Unityβs third year.
Logan is currently a student at Western Michigan University in pursuit of his Bachelor's degree in Music Education. 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 currently sings with Western Michigan's βUniversity Choraleβ and is also a member of the Millwood Methodist Church Choir. He has also had performance experience in WMUβs Opera program, The Barn Theatre, and multiple other venues in the area. Logan has most recently had multiple internships at Kalamazoo and Portage public schools ranging from elementary to high-school music education.
This will be Loganβs 2nd year music directing for Unity Theatre! He is so excited to get back to working with these fantastic kids!