Matthew ambrosen
Matt is super excited to be apart of Lost in the Shuffle! Matt is coming up on his 3rd year with the IMC and starting his 3rd year teaching choir and theater at Westlane Middle School. Matt studied Choral Music Education at Ball State University where he received his BME. He wants to thank his Mom for being his biggest supporter and always in the audience for him!
Scott Archer
Scott is honored to be a part of Lost in the Shuffle. This is Scott’s third year as a singer with the IMC. Scott has his BME in Vocal Music Education from Ball State University Scott is one of the choir directors at Fishers High School, where he is on the directing team for 7 different show and concert choirs, music directs the school musical, arranges for various show choirs, and clinics choir and show bands around the Indianapolis area. You can reach out to Scott at scottarcher97@gmail.com. Scott wants to thank his wife Erin and their three kids, Chloeann, Elaina, and Avery for supporting him every step of the way!
Kyle Barker
Kyle is so excited to be performing in Lost in the Shuffle this year! This is his third summer show with the IMC. He will be starting his twelfth year teaching high school choral music, the last eight of them at Carmel High School. Kyle received his Bachelor’s in Music Education from Indiana University and is currently in his final year of his master’s degree program at Butler University. When not teaching and singing, Kyle enjoys exploring coffee shops, reading, running, hanging his family and friends, and playing with his cat Louie. He would like to thank his students for constantly inspiring him to be better every day, and his family for being the constant support in his life.
Brian Cassano
Brian is very excited to be a part of Lost in the Shuffle where he is starting his 4th season with the IMC. Brian has a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from Penn State University and has worked in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries for the last 12 years. While at Penn State Brian was in leadership in the Penn State Marching Blue Band and the Penn State Glee Club. Brian enjoys traveling, cooking and running for fun. He would like to thank his Mom and Dad for traveling all the way from Philly to Indy to see every show he has performed in with the IMC!
Milo Ellis
Milo is loving the opportunity to perform in Lost in the Shuffle. This is his third fall show with IMC, having previously performed in two shows for the Fringe Festival. Milo is now in his 13th year as a choir director at Lawrence Central High School here in Indianapolis. He has degrees in music education from Northwestern University and IU’s Jacobs School of Music. Milo is often seen walking his 2 dogs around his neighborhood singing far too loudly for basic social etiquette. He would like to thank the IMC and Greg for this opportunity.
Andrew Gault
Andrew is very excited to be a part of Lost in the Shuffle. He has been a singer with the IMC for 10 years and has worked in the medical field for over 15 years. For fun, Andrew loves working in the yard, traveling, and spending time with his better half Ricardo!
Drew Hedges
Drew is very excited to be a part of this production of Lost in the Shuffle. He has been a member of the IMC for 3 years, first 2 seasons dating back to ‘16-18. Drew studied at IU-Bloomington, where he was a member of The Singing Hoosiers for 4 years from 2011-2015. He graduated from the IU school of medicine with a degree in radiation therapy and currently works at the IU Simon Cancer Center in the Department of Radiation Oncology as a radiation therapist. His hobbies include running (currently training for the monumental marathon), playing piano, singing, and working out at Orange Theory before work. He wants to thank his husband Eric and his family for their love and support!
Johnnie Hughes
Jerico Hughes
Patrick Kuntz
Patrick is thrilled to be returning with the IMC for Lost in the Shuffle. He has sung with the IMC since 2016, and he has led behind the scenes as a section leader, chorus treasurer, and education manager. A graduate of the IU Jacobs School of Music, Patrick studied under world-class musicians such as Marietta Simpson and the late Steve Zegree. He thanks his family and his partner Keith for their unwavering support in his musical endeavors.
Allan Lake
Allan is thrilled to be joining the IMC for another performance! A member in his first year, Allan been singing since single-digits and was “born to entertain” (his words). Allan is also a Purdue grad and a local talent who writes and sings his own music that can be found on all major streaming platforms! Allan would like to thank each and every person who believes in him.
Jared McElroy
Jared is a choral director and performer from Indianapolis, Indiana. He serves as the Director of Choirs at North Central High School where he has worked since 2019. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from IU’s Jacobs School of Music in Choral Music Education. In 2019, Jared completed his Master of Music in Choral Conducting from Butler University. When not teaching, Jared serves as a freelance choral director and performer around Indianapolis. He has performed as a featured soloist and chorus member in multiple Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra productions. He made his professional theater debut in the Eclipse production of Heathers in 2023. Jared has served as the Assistant Artistic Director of the Indianapolis Men’s Chorus since 2014. He is excited be be a part of cast of Lost in the Shuffle this summer!
Edric Mitchell
Edric is very excited for Lost in the Shuffle! This is his 4th season with the IMC and he is starting his 9th year of high school teaching. He is currently the Director of Theatre Arts at North Central High School. Edric studied musical theatre and theatre education in his undergraduate studies, ultimately earning his BFA in Musical Theatre, followed by a MA in Executive Development for Public Services from Ball State University! Edric also sings in an a cappella group, Impromptu, that has both audio and video covers on all streaming platforms - check it out!! He wants to thanks his friends and family for always being supportive of his performance endeavors!
Aaron munson
Aaron is thrilled to perform in the IMC's "Lost in the Shuffle" show. Aaron is entering his 4th year in the IMC and has served the chorus as the Chorus Treasurer, and is currently serving as one of two IMC Company Managers. Aaron's undergrad is in music education and has a graduate degree in counseling. As a licensed teacher, school counselor and therapist (LMHC), Aaron uses his degrees to support the students and families of Indianapolis Public Schools as the Director of Middle School Academies and Pathways. He is also an adjunct at Butler University where he has taught crisis counseling, foundations of mental health counseling, and group counseling. Aaron wants to thank his spouse, Liz, and their two kids for their support, flexibility, and love as he pursues his many passions.
Joseph Perkins, Jr.
Joseph is fiercely stoked to be a part of “LITS!” He has been a member of The IMC for 12 seasons. As a performer, Joseph has performed with The Indianapolis, Baltimore, Dallas and Ft. Worth Symphony Orchestras, as well as The Naples Philharmonic. Joseph has also appeared on stage at Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre. He can also be seen working for Four Day Ray Brewing. In his free time, Joseph works as a freelance show choir clinician, adjudicator and choreographer. Joseph received his education from both Indiana University and The Boston Conservatory.
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Josue reyes
Josue can’t wait for audiences to experience Lost in the Shuffle! He has been with the IMC for two years. He works as a Field Service Technician for VideoJet and serves as a Sergeant in the Army National Guard’s 54th Security Forces Assistance Brigade as a Network Communications Systems Specialist. Josue studied Information Technology at Vincennes University. Josue enjoys playing video games, being physically active, and creating music. He would like to thank his partner Brock, and his sisters Raquel and Sarah for all of their support.
Matty Roher
Matty is thrilled to be performing with the IMC in Lost in the Shuffle. Matty has been a singer with the IMC for 1 year and couldn’t be more thankful for this wonderful community. He received his BFA in Dance from Ball State University. His past credits include Hunchback of Notre Dame and Billy Elliot with BobDirex, Mad Mad Hercules with NoExit Performance & Zach Rosing Productions, and Guys & Dolls and Music Man with Ball State University. Professionally, Matty has worked for 6 years in Escape Room Entertainment as a performer, creative, and management. He would also like to thank the IMC and his family for all of the love and support! Enjoy the show!
Patrick Wagner
Patrick is very happy to be a part of the talented cast of singers for Lost in the Shuffle at the Phoenix Theater. He holds undergraduate degrees in Biology and Spanish from DePauw University and a graduate degree in Biology from Purdue. Patrick is an Associate Director of Portfolio and Project Management at Eli Lilly and Company, he is a TechPoint Indianapolis Tech 25 Honoree, he is a Director on the DePauw Alumni Board, and he is proudly entering his sixth year of singing with the IMC. Enjoy the show!
Jared Yoder
Jared is thrilled to be returning to the Indianapolis Men's Chorus for his seventh season beginning with Lost in the Shuffle! As a member of the IMC, Jared has been a participated in IMSwing and has performed with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Norm Lewis, Beth Leavel, Liz Callaway, and Josh Groban. Jared is a choral director at Franklin Central High School where he directs High Voltage and Ambassadors. He received his undergraduate degree from Ball State University and is finishing his Masters in Music Education with a focus in conducting from Butler University. In his free time, Jared enjoys baking, working out, and coaching fitness classes at VASA Fitness