Juliana Cobo (Pearl): Juliana has performed in eight shows and one traveling choir. Juliana is really excited to perform in front of everyone and would like to thank her parents for helping her get to where she is today.
Louisa Courneya (Ensemble 1): Louisa is excited to be in her very first show. She plays tennis and is hoping to play in high school. She would like to thank her family for encouraging her to do this show.
Emma Darst (Student Director): This is Emma's first time directing a musical. Emma looks forward to being a part of her first musical. Emma would like to thank her mom and her grandpa for driving her to and from rehearsal. As well as her dad, and stepmom, and Mrs. Brown Thomas for supporting her.
Hendrix Delavega (Patrick): Hendrix loves musicals. This is his second musical at HMS and is excited to be a part of the cast. He is ready for the challenge of increased choreography. Last year, Hendrix played the role of Crutchie in “Newsies.” In the future, he would like to continue doing theater. He would like to thank everyone who has encouraged him, especially his family and friends.
Bea DeMaria (Electric Skate, Featured Dancer & Ensemble 1): Beatriz (Bea) has participated in the musical in the past and is excited to be a part of the cast this year. Bea ice skates and does poms. Bea would like to thank her family for being very supportive of her throughout this journey.
Rory Gurysh (Ensemble 2): This is Rory’s first production but hopes it’s not his last. Besides the musical, Rory plays French horn in the Highland Band and sings with the 6th Grade Highland Choir. He’s excited to perform and wishes to thank his family for all their support.
Callie Hamburg (Featured Dancer & Ensemble 1): This is Callie Hamburg’s second musical that she has performed in. She has been a dancer for 10 years and she also played percussion for 2 years. She is so excited to be a part of this musical and thanks her friends and family for supporting her. Especially her sister and parents. Enjoy the show!
Lucy Hamilton (Sardine Devotee, Girlfish & Ensemble 2): Lucy has done theater and improv camps, and currently, does show choir. Lucy is excited about a new opportunity to sing and dance. She enjoys making jewelry, being creative, and doing gymnastics. Lucy would like to thank her family and friends for giving her rides and supporting her through it all.
Londyn Hardy (Electric Skate 1, Featured Dancer, Ensemble 1 & u/s Plankton): Londyn loves to act, sing and dance. She participated in the musical last year and she enjoys musical theater. Londyn hopes to become an actress one day. She really loves dancing and being silly with friends!
Fernanda Hernandez (Townfish 2 & Ensemble 3): Fernanda had performed in 3 previous plays. She is excited for her second musical with highland middle school. In her free time, she plays basketball, sings, and loves to hang out with her friends. Fernanda would like to thank her family, friends, and all her supportive teachers here at Highland.
