1. Kate Burke1 My Life as a Musical What its like to be a constant dreamer. My Life in a nutshell

2. Kate Burke2 The Overture: The Basics Birthday: July 15, 1986 Sophomore at Eastern Illinois University Elementary Education Major Youngest of four children

3. Kate Burke3 The Writers: My Family Brother: Ora Lee, 31. Has 3 daughters Victoria,8, Brittney,6, and Madison,3. Sister: Missy, 29. Has a son Noah, 3. and husband Chad Brother: Tom, 21. Junior at UIUC. Parents: Mary and Ora Burke

4. Kate Burke4 The Props: My Hobbies Broadway Musicals Acting Singing Dancing Scrap Booking Listening to Music Hanging out with friends Working

5. Kate Burke5 Practice Time: Where I work and Go to School I attend Eastern Illinois University as a Sophomore Elementary Education Major with Mathematics ConcentrationEastern Illinois University At home I work at The Children’s Place a clothing store for children and babiesThe Children’s Place I baby sit for my brother, sister and nurses at a local hospital that work overnight shifts

6. Kate Burke6 The Cast: My Friends My best friend is Alyssa and I have known her since Kindergarten At EIU I have many friends but some of my closer ones Rachel, Jen, Tiffany and Hilary

7. Kate Burke7 The Involvement:  I am a member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Alpha I joined Fall of 2004 in the pledge class Alpha Zeta I held the Special Events Chair position this past year Involves a lot of community service Next year I have been elected Vice President I have met many lifelong friends through this organization I have devoted much time and energy into 

8. Kate Burke8 Behind the Scenes: Favorites Season: Fall Job: Children’s Place Color: Blue Animal: Fish CDs: Rent and Wicked Movie: Rent Subject: Math

9. Kate Burke9 The Expectations: My Goals I would like to graduate with honors After college finding a job and continue my education Get Married and have a family Finish this semester with a 3.7 GPA

10. Kate Burke10 The Crew: Experiences I got into musicals my 7 th grade year when I auditioned for Wizard of Oz I got mono and was unable to perform. My first musical was Jesus Christ Superstar my 8 th grade year. I was selected to perform in the high school show. I worked stage crew for 3 shows, student directed one show and performed in 15 shows

11. Kate Burke11 Intermission: Free Time I am a huge baseball fan. I love the St. Louis Cardinals.St. Louis Cardinals I like reading books to relax. Working out. I love watching Football and College Basketball.

12. Kate Burke12 And the Tony goes to: Awards and Accomplishments Inducted into the National Honor Society in High School. Received the National Choral Award my Senior Year of High School. A member of the National Society of Colligate Scholars

13. Kate Burke13 The Finale: Long Term Goals To become someone who can inspire others to follow their dreams. To be successful in every aspect of my journey through life Commit to a dream and full fill each ambition Attain the unattainable Constantly Learn and consistently be willing to. Eliminate “Can’t” in my life and fill it with “I will” and “I can”