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Claire Armstrong

as Gangster 1

Claire Armstrong is a junior at Abingdon High. She is so excited to be in her fourth show with the AHS chorus. She loves music, ballet, swim, and spending time with friends and family. She is also an active member of the Youth Ministry Team for the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia.

Parker Armstrong

as Feldzieg

Parker is a freshman at Abingdon High. He is excited to be taking part in his first musical with the AHS chorus! Parker is also a member of the AHS Swim team and Boy Scout troop 222. In his free time he enjoys listening to music, snow skiing, traveling, spending time with his friends and family, and biking the creeper trail.

Casey Barker

as Gangster 2

Casey Barker, a junior, is thrilled to be back on the AHS stage with her fourth school production! In addition to The Drowsy Chaperone, she is also currently serving as a Barter Youth Academy stage manager, a program she’s been involved in for five years. Following Drowsy, she will also be stage managing the annual special education musical. Casey has been chosen for both all-county and all-district choirs throughout her years in chorus and has received a top placement every year. She is an active member of the jazz choir, drama club, civinettes, and the inaugural AHS 12 group! She would like to thank all her show directors for this opportunity, as well as Mr. E, Michael Gerber, David Alford, and every other wonderful instructor at BYA for everything they’ve taught her concerning both theatre and in life.

Katie Bolling

A sophomore at Abingdon High School and a member of the AHS Jazz Choir, this is Katie's second performance in the spring musical. Katie has been a part of two musicals at E.B. Stanley Middle School and has been involved in several productions with Barter Youth Academy. She also plays saxophone in the AHS Band and is Vice President of the Drama Club. In her free time Katie enjoys hanging out with friends, singing, reading and is a regular member of the All-County and All-District choirs.