Freshman Focus: Conor Strandquist

Hometown: Oak Lawn, Ill.

Majors: Business Marketing and Theatre

Age Started Theatre: I actually did not start theatre until my junior year in high school.

Dream Role and Why: I would love to play George Gibbs in Our Town. He comes off as an all-American boy, but I feel that there is much more to him and would love to try that.

Productions I've Been Involved in at SAU: Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Alice in Wonderland and Eurydice

Latest Project: Father in Eurydice

Why I Chose St. Ambrose: When I visited the summer before my senior year, I could feel the sense of family and community here. I loved the campus. The theatre department was never anything but welcoming and friendly.

If I Could Have Any Job in the World: I would love to open up my own marketing firm one day.

What Inspires Me the Most: My family inspires me every day. They are the reason I am who I am today.

Where I See Myself in 5 Years: I hope to be working in Chicago with a steady company and thinking about starting a family.