Matt Troutman’s dream is to go to Pennsylvania University to major in journalism or theater. If he can’t make it to Penn State, his second choice is to attend Nebraska University.

Troutman, junior, said he was drawn to theater as a freshman when he went to compete in nationals while performing Dear America.

Troutman said he is the face behind the curtain who makes sure everyone is where they need to be.

Troutman has participated in five plays with the end goal to be stage manager.

“You know you’re at the top and you can get everything else done,” said Troutman.

Troutman said being thrown into everything freshman year to becoming assistant stage manager has helped him grasp theater. He said he’s learned by participating in plays and taking classes at State from professionals.

“The stress of production is probably the hardest thing I have to overcome, you’re just so enticed to what you’re doing that you just forget things that you shouldn’t forget,” said Troutman.