Members
Chelsea Hyde Donahue ‘09
PRESIDENT
Bridge Street School
Suffield, CT
MAJOR: Anthropology
TRUNKER SINCE: Freshman Fall (with Steph!)
Trunk’s most aggressive snuggler, Chelsea participates in many extracurricular activities (Vagina Monologues, XO, professional snuggling). When she is not bouncing about dispensing smiles and cuddles, she can be found eating cheese + pasta (ergo, cheesy pasta) or playing Troll or Nose Monster, her two favorite Trunk characters. A silly + little known fact about Miss C.H. Donahue? She’s physically tongue-tied, yet still quite proficient at tongue twisters.
What is your favoritest taste?
“My favoritest taste is giggles cause you never get sick of them and each one is different and refreshing.”
Santiago Gasca ‘10
VICE PRESIDENT
Santi’s Elementary School!
Bay Area, CA
MAJOR: Undeclared
TRUNKER SINCE: Sophomore Fall (with Cantwell + Becca!)
Bio coming soon!
Elizabeth Sarah Dassatti Gross ‘09
SENIOR ADVISOR
Smith College Campus School
Holyoke, MA
MAJORS: Economics and Peace & Justice Studies
TRUNKER SINCE: Sophomore Spring (with Brenann!)
Trunk’s Most Optimistic Member, Liz has a desire to better the world, which can be clearly seen in her brightening of young-uns’ days at Trunk performances. When not working on global human rights awareness, researching socially responsible investment, being too serious, munching on breakfasts, or doing yoga, she can be seen dancing and growling as her favorite Trunk character, Rufius the Lion. A silly + little know fact about Miss E.S.D. Gross? In times of stress, she likes to color!
What WAS the best thing before sliced bread?
“Opposable thumbs – good for ripping pieces off of large unsliced chunks of bread. Also useful for the thumbs up.”
Elizabeth Danielle Herman ‘10
PRODUCER
Countryside Elementary
Newton, MA
MAJOR: Economics
TRUNKER SINCE: Freshman Fall (with Laura + LoGo!)
Trunk’s Punniest Member, Elizabeth (better known to most as ‘Biz’) uses her keen sense of double meanings in cracking silly jokes that only four year olds will appreciate as much as she. When not snapping away both digital and film photos, doing too much homework, or speaking in weird voices, she can be seen playing her favoritest Trunk characters of all time, Troll and Hilary Hummer. A silly + little known fact about Miss E.D. Herman? She has a black belt in Uechi Ryu Karate!
What did the doctor say to the man that was shrinking?
“Well, you’re just going to have to be a little patient.”
Alex Caplow ‘12
BABY TRUNKER!
Alex’s Elementary School
Newton, MA
MAJOR: Undeclared
TRUNKER SINCE: Freshman Fall (with Pete!)
Bio coming soon!
Laura Caitlin Curren ‘10
PAPARAZZI
St. Michael’s Country Day School
Middletown, RI
MAJORS: English
TRUNKER SINCE: Freshman Fall (with LoGo + Biz!)
Trunk’s Leggiest Member, Laura has a great artistic flair that has been massaged and has blossomed during her time with Trunk. When she’s not playing with friends, taking pictures, singing songs, gnashing on Mozzarella cheese, playing squash, or collaging, Laura can be seen acting as her all-time favorite Trunk character, Starfish. A silly + little know fact about Miss L.C. Curren? She was actually born with purple hair!
When a cow laughs, does milk come out of its nose?
“Actually, when you tug on a cow’s teat, milk shoots out of its nose like a squirt gun.”
Peter Day ‘11
BABY TRUNKER!
Pete’s Elementary School!
Medfield, MA
MAJOR: Undeclared
TRUNKER SINCE: Sophomore Fall (with Alex!)
Bio coming soon!
Lauren Nicole Go ‘10
INTERNATIONAL SPY: LONDON, ENGLAND
Children’s Play Corner/International School Manila
Singapore / Philippines
MAJOR: Sociology
MINOR: Drama and Media Studies
TRUNKER SINCE: Freshman Fall (with Laura + Biz!)
Trunk’s Most Effervescent Member, LoGo has a lifelong passion to hug and dance with a panda bear, a dream that might just be realized in this kooky children’s theater troupe! When not doing one of her many loves (acting, directing, singing, Alpha Omicron Pi, playing guitar, or dancing about), LoGo can be seen playing her favoritest Trunk characters: Giant Owl, Starfish, Troll, and Wild Thing #4. A silly + little know fact about Miss L.N. Go? She loves ice-tea – a lot! (Chocolate covered raisins, too!)
How do noses smell?
“Like a mildew morning. I don’t really know why. It just does. Sometimes it also smells like chocolates, flowers and coffee.”
Raphael ‘Rafi’ Theodore Maxwell Kohlberg ‘10
WEBMASTER/COSTUMES
The Park School
Cambridge, MA and Bet Yannay, Israel
MAJOR: Judaic Studies
MINOR: Economics and Studio Art
TRUNKER SINCE: Sophomore Spring (with Yael!)
Trunk’s Most “Well Rounded” Member, Rafi is a charming, cuddly fella with multiple interests! He loves to ski, surf, build stuff, figure out how things work, listen to music and rep the streets. He will also surprise you with his artistic talents and passions. Like most of us, Rafi has a sweet tooth, his favorite food being anything that brings chocolate and hazelnut together! (Nutella, anyone?) Something silly about Rafi? He doesn’t like forks with long tines! Catch him in our newest show, playing his favorite Trunk character, Virgil the Bird!
What did the tie say to the hat?
“You go on a head, I’ll just hang around.”
Cantwell Faulkner Muckenfuss, IV ‘10
NATIONAL SPY: WASHINGTON DC
Cantwell’s Elementary School!
Chevy Chase, MD
MAJOR: Undeclared
TRUNKER SINCE: Sophomore Fall (with Becca + Santi!)
Bio coming soon!
Rebecca Novak ‘10
INTERNATIONAL SPY: CAIRO, EGYPT
Brookside Elementary
San Anselmo, CA
MAJOR: English
MINOR: Political Science + Communications
TRUNKER SINCE: Sophomore Fall (with Santi + Cantwell!)
Trunk’s Wackiest and Most Forgetful Member, Becca has a natural propensity for making mischief and resurrecting the funk that translates seamlessly into her awe-inspiring children’s theater performances. When not pining after Enrique Inglesias or swashbuckling, she can be found nibbling on pumpkin pie and playing Frannie the Farmer, her all-time favorite Trunk character. A silly + little known fact about Miss R.A. Novak? She’s crossed the country more times than she can count on her fingers!
How much wood CAN a woodchuck chuck?
“If we work off of the ratio of teeth to wood-pile size, the average woodchuck can work through the average pile of wood in 15 seconds. However, if the wood-chuck’s name is chuck then this time interval decreases exponentially, based on degree of chuckie. Phil and Lil and Tommy get in the way.”
Yael Sarah Stern ‘11
PUBLICITY
Hillcrest School
Morristown, NJ
MAJOR: Undecided
TRUNKER SINCE: Freshman Spring (with Rafi!)
Trunk’s Most Ticklish Member, Yael is a honeydew loving gal who loves exploring the unknown! When not in class or jumping about as her favorite Trunk character Abel the Monkey, Yael can be seen making jewelry, doodling, having playdates with friends, or dancing with enthusiastic abandon. A cool secret talent that Yael has? She can balance on her head for two WHOLE minutes!
What music do Mummies like?
“Contrary to popular belief, mummies like classical music. Many believe that mummies are crazy creatures that like to rock and roll, but all mummies really want to hear is a good violin concerto.”
