HadestownTeen Edition

Anabella Ali

Underworld Chorus

Anabella Ali is a junior, and this is her first high school theatre show. Her favorite role that she has played is Carrie from The Audition. She was a national Thespian qualifier in the eighth grade. She would like to thank her mom and stepdad for picking her up from rehearsals; her friends, Jade Smith and Sophie Jablonka; the directors; and the cast and crew for putting together an amazing and unforgettable show!

Alivia Alvarez

Assistant Stage Manager

Alivia Alvarez is a junior and has been in theater for 6 years. Her favorite roles include: Cat from The Day After Tomorrow & Susanna Walcott from The Crucible. This student would like to thank her Mom, Dad, and Benji.

Sophia Beltran

Assistant Stage Manager

Sophia is currently a sophomore and has been in theatre for five years. Some of her favorite roles include working on lighting design for Hamilton, performing as a Furie in The Insanity of Mary Girard, and serving as an assistant stage manager for Hadestown. She would love to thank her incredible family for their constant support throughout her life, her best friend Berezi Esquivel, and the entire cast and crew for making this show possible. Above all, she wants to thank God for His amazing plan for her life!

Oliver Bilhartz

Pit Orchestra

Oliver Bilhartz is a junior and has been in orchestra for 7 years. Their favorite pieces include: Romance in C by Jean Sibelius and I Crisantemi by Giacomo Puccini. This student would like to thank their parents and friends for being so supportive.

Wyatt Billingsley

Run Crew & Special Effects Captain

Wyatt Billingsley has been in theater for 7 years, and Hadestown is his last musical. He wouldn’t have it any other way!

Liliana Blunk

Underworld Chorus

Lili is a sophomore and this is her second production at Pieper. She would like to thank her family for all the support they've given her. She appears in the ensemble!

Isla Bradshaw

Set & Run Crew

Isla Bradshaw is a senior, and Hadestown is her first experience with tech theater. She would like to thank her fellow crew for all the work they have put into this production. Additionally, Isla would like to thank her best friend, Naomi, for always supporting her and introducing her to the world of theater.

Caden Cargill

Assistant Technical Director

Caden is a senior who has been in theater for 4 years. His favorite positions include: Build crew head, Sound crew head, and head of sound. This student would like to thank his parents, friends, and girlfriend Kayla Deguzman for their support throughout the production.

Jonathan Castillo

Ensemble

Jonathan Castillo is a senior and has been in theatre for 4 years. Their favorite roles include: Hans and Oliver. This student would like to thank their parents for supporting them.

Maci Clark

Underworld Chorus

Maci Clark is a sophomore and has been in theatre for 5 years. Her favorite roles include: Bessie B from the one act play Queens and all of her ensemble roles from Beetlejuice. Maci would like to thank all of her true friends, family, and directors for lifting her up and giving her the drive and opportunity to be a part, and the President of JV Theater.

Maverick Collins

Set & Run Crew

Maverick is a junior who has been doing theater as both cast and crew for 4 years. He recently moved from Washington state and he would like to thank everyone in theater that have given him a sense of connection and love when he thought he had lost it.

Janiya Crocker

Ensemble · The Fates Understudy

Janiya Crocker is a freshman at Pieper High School, and this is her first musical with Pieper Theatre. She has been in Hallmarks of Horror, Booby Trap, and others. Her favorite role was playing Katelyn in Booby Trap. She enjoys acting, singing, and spending time with friends. She would also like to give a special shoutout to her family for always supporting her love for theater and encouraging her to follow her dreams.

Christian Diedrich

Special Effects & Fog

Christian Diedrich is a junior and has been in theatre for 4 years. His favorite roles include “Cop” from Footloose, backstage crew, and backstage manager. This student would like to thank his mom and dad for being very supportive, as well as his directors and teachers for being so welcoming and supportive, especially Mr. Black.

Allina Drew-Preuitt

Ensemble

Allina is a senior at Pieper High School. She has been in theatre for eight years, and her favorite role she’s played is Elvira in Blithe Spirit. She would like to thank her parents and her cousin for always supporting her in theatre.

Dylan Drury

Properties Crew Head

Dylan Drury is a sophomore and has been in theatre for 2 years. Dylan's favorite crew roles include anything that involves creativity and artistic ability. This student would like to thank the amazing theatre company for being able to put on such amazing shows!

Alyssa Dunbar

Underworld Chorus

Alyssa Dunbar is a senior and has been doing theatre for 5 years. Her first musical performance ever was Little Shop of Horrors freshman year. Since then she has continued her love for musicals. Alyssa would like to thank her mom.

Rex Enochs

Rex has been playing acoustic and electric guitar for about three years and has played in jazz band for nearly two years. He enjoys playing swing and blues most of all and goes for any chance he gets to play for an audience.

Trent Fagala

Underworld Chorus

Trent Fagala is a senior and has been in one musical before: Beetlejuice! He would like to thank his choir and theater friends for getting him to do the musical.

Jackson Flores

Ensemble · Orpheus Understudy

Jackson Flores is a sophomore and has been in theater for 6 years. His favorite roles include Reverend Hale (The Crucible), Fool (Queens), and Peter (Because of Mr. Terrupt). This student would like to thank his parents and his friends for being so supportive and helpful!

Rolando (RJ) Flores

Stage Manager

RJ is a senior and is closing in on his 4th and final year in theatre. He has been in a total of 13 shows, including this production. His favorite production was Beetlejuice Jr. in the role of Assistant Stage Manager. He’s loved being able to learn about both the acting and technical parts of theatre and is so grateful to be a part of such a wonderful department. He would like to thank his directors and his parents for carrying him throughout his theatre career!

Emily Fontenot

Ensemble

Emily Fontenot is a Sophomore and started theatre end of freshman year! Her favorite role was Thomas Putnam from the Crucible. This student would like to thank her parents.

Phoenix Francis

Ensemble · Hermes Understudy

Phoenix is a senior and has been in theatre for 4 years. Her favorite roles include Madame Arcati in Blithe Spirit, Two in In The Forests of the Night, and Giles Corey in The Crucible. Phoenix would like to thank her parents and friends for always being there to support her theatre journey and her aspirations beyond high school.

Carmen Franco

Run Crew

Carmen Franco is a senior and has been in theatre for 7 years. Her all time favorite role that she has done was Mary Warren in the Crucible. This student would like to thank her directors, family, and her best friends.

Fernando Gonzalez

Set & Run Crew

Fernando Gonzalez is a senior and has been working on the crew for around a year. He loves working hard and helping where he can. Fernando would like to thank his family and friends for supporting him on his journey.

Braxton is a 17-year-old senior at Pieper High School. They would like to thank all of their theatre teachers for helping them get where they are today. They are grateful for the opportunity to participate in school shows and for all the teachers who have helped them throughout their high school years.

Makenzy Hagerty

Hair & Makeup

Kenzy is in the 11th grade and is in her sixth year of being in theatre. She has done both cast and crew roles for various productions, and she hopes to continue and expand her theatre experience through both roles.

Cooper Hauze

Pit Orchestra

Cooper Hauze, a senior this year, has played piano for nine years and is making his musical stage debut in Hadestown. He enjoys playing music from musicals, pop songs, and church music. He extends a big thank you to his mom for pushing him to learn piano early on, his dad for encouraging him to try new experiences, and his siblings for enduring countless hours of practice. Finally, infinite thanks to God, for answering numerous prayers of panic and blessing him with the chance to perform this incredible jazz score.

Harper Henderson

Eurydice

Harper Henderson is so excited to perform with such an amazing cast and crew for her senior year! She has been in theatre for 11 years and is a two-time national qualifier in duet acting at Texas Thespians. Her past roles include Abigail Williams in The Crucible and Barbara Maitland in Beetlejuice Jr. She would like to thank her parents and sister Hayes for their continuous support of her theatre journey, her close friends, her amazing boyfriend, God, and her directors for the incredible opportunity to play Eurydice! She also thanks all cast and crew for being so fabulous to work with!!!

Penelope Herzog

Ensemble · Eurydice Understudy

Penelope Herzog is a freshman and has been in theatre for four years. Her favorite roles include: Shulie from Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr. and Mrs. Whatsit from A Wrinkle in Time. This student would like to thank her family for always believing in her.

Mikayla Holland

Ensemble · The Fates Understudy

Mikayla Holland AKA Mj is a Sophmore and has been in theatre for 2 years. Her favorite roles include: Furry in the Insanity Of Mary Girard, and ensemble for Hadestown. This student would like to thank her family, friends and Mrs. Johnson for being there to support her and help her follow her dreams.

Fatima Infante

Spotlight Operator

Fatima Infante is a junior and has been in theatre for 7 years. Her favorite role includes Fury in The Insanity of Mary Girard. This student would like to thank her spotlight buddy, Vienna.

Sophie Jablonka

Ensemble · Persephone Understudy

Sophie Jablonka is a Junior who has been in theater since 6th grade. One of her favorite roles was ensemble in the Odyssey and Beetlejuice Jr. She would like to thank her family and friends who have supported her throughout this production!

Trinity Johnson

Hermes

Trinity is a senior and has been in theatre for 5 years. She plans to continue pursuing theatre after high school. She would like to thank Mrs. Johnson and the casting directors of Hadestown for helping her grow as an actress and for the wonderful opportunity to do this show!

Kennedy Karaffa

Costume Crew Head

Kennedy is a senior and has been in theatre for 3 years. Her favorite roles include costuming in Hadestown and costuming for Beetlejuice. She would like to thank her family, her wonderful friends both close and far, and her amazing boyfriend that has been with her throughout it all.

Paisley Lloyd

Set & Run Crew

Paisley Lloyd is a sophomore at Pieper who joined the theatre department a few months ago. She loves modeling, engineering, and architecture. Because of her interest in innovation and building, she became a member of the set and run crew. Paisley is also exploring computer science and is currently developing her own application.

Juliana Martinez

Persephone · Assistant Music Director

Juliana Martinez is in her senior year of high school, and she is honored to have the opportunity to play Persephone and lead her castmates as the Assistant Music Director for Hadestown. Some of her notable roles include Wilbur in Charlotte’s Web, Doo Wop Understudy in Little Shop of Horrors, Lydia Deetz in Beetlejuice Jr, and Judge Hathorne in The Crucible. She is so thankful to God, her family, and her friends for their love and support throughout her acting and singing career. Last year, best year!

Liz Marvelli

Hair & Makeup

Liz is a high school sophomore in her fourth year of theatre. She is super hyped about hair and makeup, marking her very first crew role! Her favorite production was Queens, where she played Jane Seymour. As she builds toward a future career in theatre, she sends a huge thank you to everyone supporting her at this exciting starting line!

Natalia Medina

The Fates

Natalia is a senior, and is incredibly grateful and excited to play one of the Fates in Hadestown. She has been in theatre for 6 years, participating in productions such as Blithe Spirit and Little Shop of Horrors. She has gotten the wonderful opportunity to watch herself, along with her friends, blossom into people their younger selves would be proud of. She would like to thank her parents for always supporting her dreams and telling her to reach for the stars, no matter what's trying to keep her down. Natalia wishes everyone an enjoyable show!

Albert Morcilla

Pit Orchestra

Albert Morcilla is a junior and has been a bassist in orchestra for 6 years. He has competed in UIL and National competitions throughout his career and has won multiple awards in the Orchestra Cup, UIL Concert and Sight Reading, and UIL Solo and Ensemble. He would like to thank his family for their continued support for his orchestra career and he’d like to especially thank his younger brother for being Albert’s inspiration for moving forward.

Allison Moreland

Underworld Chorus

Allie Moreland is a Junior and has been in theatre for 4 years. Her favorite roles include Henrietta from Honk, Mogpin in Ghostlight, Ensemble 1 in dare to Dream Jr, and Undead cheerleader in Beetlejuice. This student would like to thank her family, friends, and teachers very much for helping to support her throughout the years.

Jasmine Ortiz

Lighting Assistant

Jasmine is a freshman and has been in theatre for three years, this year is her fourth! Her favorite role out of them all is Light Tech. She has been doing it ever since 6th grade and has loved it since! This student would like to thank all her previous AND current directors for giving her a chance to prove her talent and do the work she loves and does best. She is glad to be in another production to help and always show what she knows. She says "This production will be awesome like always. Love y'all and thanks for believing in me for this role."

Morton Ott

Pit Orchestra

Morton is a senior and has been in orchestra for eight years. His favorite pieces include An American in Paris by Gershwin and Waltz from Masquerade by Khachaturian. Morton would like to thank his mom and dad for always supporting his adventures no matter how crazy, and his brother for making life fun.

Patricia Patterson

Crew

Patricia Patterson is a Sophomore and has been in theater for going on 5 years. Her favorite role is Sound Technician, as well as crew in general. This student would like to thank her mom, her dad, and her friends for their support.

Campbell Payne

Hades

Campbell is a sophomore and has been in theatre for 5 years. His favorite roles include the Mad Hatter in Alice!, Dad in Bedtime Stories (As Told by Our Dad)(who Messed them up), and Beauregard in Again, Tomorrow. He would like to thank his mom, dad, stepmom, grandparents, and friends.

Reese Powell

The Fates

Reese Powell is an aspiring sophomore who has been in theatre for only two years, including the current school year. Some of her favorite past roles include Vinny in “Again, Tomorrow,” and a Fury in “The Insanity of Mary Girard,” Reese would like to sincerely thank everyone who has helped her get to where she is today. In particular, she would like to express her utmost gratitude to Mr. Monty Williams, the choir director at Pieper Ranch Middle School. He has been an inspiration to her since before she joined theatre helping her find her voice and regain her confidence.

Katharina Presper

Ensemble

Katharina Presper is a sophmore and has been in theatre for 4 years. This student would like to thank her parents for letting her do what she loves.

Rhyan Robinson

Costumes Run Crew

Rhyan is a senior and this is her first high school theatre production. She has been in fashion and graphic design for 4 years. Rhyan would like to thank her friends for motivating her to apply for the costume department.

Mia Sanchez

Costumes Run Crew

Mia Sanchez is a junior in high school and has been in theater for 3 years now. Her favorite theater productions include Hadestown, Hamilton, Legally Blonde, and Clue. She has been in other productions over the years, like Midsummer and E.L.F.: The Musical as tech, although she never was in theater until her high school years. This student would like to thank everybody in the production; the energy was bright and vibrant. “It never felt like I was working.” She would also like to thank her friends, and all of her teachers and family members who supported her along the way.

Julianna Sandstrom

Underworld Chorus

Julianna Sandstrom is a sophomore and has been in theatre for six years. Her favorite roles include: Kathryn Howard, Danielle, and Fury. Julianna would like to thank her family for supporting her through the long rehearsals and nonstop practicing in her room, as well as Jesus, for always staying faithful.

Vienna Schott

Spotlight Operator

Vienna is a sophomore and has been in theatre for five years. Her favorite role is The Princess Who Wouldn’t Laugh from The Secret in the Wings. This student would like to thank her spotlight buddy, Fatima.

Molly Seward

Underworld Chorus

Molly is a sophomore and has been in theatre for 4 years. Her favorite roles include Sam (Again Tomorrow), Lawyer (Beetlejuice), and Narrator 2 (Rapunzel Uncut). She would like to thank her family, friends, and castmates for all the love and support. And she can’t wait to see what the future holds for her and this amazing department.

Jade Smith

Assistant Stage Manager

Jade Smith is a junior and this year will be her third year in theatre. Her favorite roles include Polly from The Insanity of Mary Girard and Eliza from Again,Tomorrow. She has also had the job of lead of hair/makeup for Beetlejuice the musical and assistant stage manager for The Crucible. She would like to thank her directors for their guidence along with her loving boyfriend Alex Ramirez, best friends Sophie Jablonka and Anabella Ali, and her loving family for all of their support.

Kat Stanley

The Fates

Kat Stanley is a senior and has had the honor to have been in the past 3 productions hosted at Pieper High School. Her favorite roles include: do-op in Little Shop of Horrors and Miss Argentina in Beetlejuice jr. This student would like to thank her family, friends, and directors for being so supportive and motivational.

Kade Stratton

Pit Orchestra

Kade Stratton is a senior who has been playing cello for six years. His performances include Carmina Burana, Firebird Suite, and West Side Story with his youth orchestra YOSA. He would like to thank the theatre department for this opportunity to play in the pit orchestra.

Darrah Swain

Ensemble · Dance Captain

Darrah is a senior and has been doing theater for about 6 years. Her favorite roles have been Darcy in Again Tomorrow and Ensemble in the Odyssey. After graduation she wants to serve a mission and then get a degree in theater and dance education. She would like to thank her parents for always being there to support, her best friend Wynter for dragging her back, and her Heavenly Father for having an amazing plan for her.

Gil Tapia

Ensemble

Gil Tapia is a freshman and has been in theatre for 3 years. His favorite roles include: George in School House Live Jr, and ensemble in Hadestown. This student would like to thank his sister and his parents for supporting all of his passions throughout his life.

Isabella Tapia

Director

Isabella is a senior and has been in theatre for nearly 10 years. Her favorite roles include Elizabeth Procter in The Crucible and Assistant Directing In the Forests of the Night. Isabella would like to thank her directors along with her friends and family for supporting her in her theater journey!

Nathan Templeton

Underworld Chorus

Sophomore Nathan Templeton is a fun and encouraging person who loves everything about theatre. This is his first musical with Pieper High School’s theatre department.

Asa Toalson

Orpheus

Asa Toalson is a senior at Pieper High School and is very excited to be taking on the role of Orpheus in PHS's production of Hadestown. His favorite roles include Buddy in Elf: the Musical, and Edward Tulane in the Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. Asa would like to thank his mother and father for supporting his passion for the arts and his directors for being the stepping stone into the wonderful world of theatre.

Boaz Toalson

Ensemble

Boaz Toalson is a freshman. This is his first year in theater and his first role ever. He would like to thank his family for supporting his decision to try out for this play.

Zadok Toalson

Ensemble

Zadok is a freshman who has been in theatre for 1 year. His favorite roles include: Carl P. Custodian from This Murder Was Staged. This student would like to thank Asa Toalson for being a supportive brother, and for getting him into theatre.

Zoe Zook

Ensemble · The Fates Understudy

Zoe Zook is a Sophomore and has been doing theatre for about 11 years. She would like to thank her family for giving her the confidence to get back into theatre after 3 years and dealing with driving her to and from rehearsal. She would also like to thank her friend groups for always being there and listening to her crash outs.