Growing up, Mendlikâs family had season passes to the Omaha childrenâs theater.
âWeâd see all the kidsâ shows, all of the main-stage shows,â Mendlik said. âI think one of the first main shows that I really remember seeing is the âWizard of Ozâ because that was my favorite show. I just remember always being like, âOh, that would be so cool to be on a stage like that, and be able to perform one day.ââ
Fast forward several years, and Mendlik, a 2015 graduate of Fremont Bergan High School, is set to make his debut on Friday with The Rose Theater.