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*~Chiara Ridpath

as Ensign Nellie Forbush

Chiara loves to act and is excited to be playing Nellie in SOUTH PACIFIC.This is a family tradition as her father played the Professor in a HS production in 1982! She has been acting since Kindergarten; it is her passion. From playing Molly in ANNIE to dancing in FAME, she has loved every show. She even landed a major role in her German HS while on exchange. She plans on majoring in theater at OU.

**~Ike Riesbeck

Ike is a graduating senior at AHS. He is very excited to join OU's Division of Theater this fall. He has enjoyed this role in SOUTH PACIFIC as well as his roles in TOM JONES, YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU, HELLO DOLLY and CHARLEY'S AUNT. He would like to thank AHS Drama for four years of fun and experience in theater.

*~Haile Ferrier

as Bloody Mary

Haile is a graduating junior at AHS. She has previously appeared at AHS as Dolly in HELLO DOLLY and Ms. Bell in FAME. She was also Tuptim in OVST's THE KING AND I and Lucy in Community Theatre of Greensboro's YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN. She thanks her parents and arts teachers for all their support. She also thanks her parents for allowing her to take next year to perfect her theater skills

Patricia Wilberger

as Liat

Patricia is delighted to be performing in her first high school production. She was previously on the hair and makeup crew for the fall production, CHARLEY'S AUNT. Patricia has been in the Ohio University Honor Choir for two years and is in the AHS Symphonic Choir. Other school activities include Art Club, French Club, and AHS Girl's Tennis. She loves Broadway musicals and playing the piano.

Rhys Carr

as Luther Billis

Rhys is a freshman at AHS and has developed a love for the dramatic arts. Last year as an 8th grader, he had the opportunity to be a featured dancer in HELLO DOLLY. He has been an OVST camper since 2012 and has been in many OVST productions including MARY POPPINS and THE KING AND I. He would like to thank his parents for their support. Rhys wishes to continue his involvement in theater and dance.