Valentina Hernandez (Ensemble 1): Valentina, when not on stage, also does basketball and horseback riding. Valentina would like to thank her family for support throughout this journey
Anya Holland (Ensemble 2): Anya is excited to be in this show! When not on the stage, she likes to draw and practice guitar. Joining the musical has been a great place for her to enjoy singing and acting!
Natalie Krietsch (Mrs. Puff & Ensemble 3): Natalie enjoys being in theatre and loves participating in school theater with her friends. Natalie would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her and her journey through acting and singing.
Kate Kubala (Ensemble 1): Kate has never performed in a show before. She is a 7th grader and is excited to perform in this year's musical. Outside of school, Kate plays basketball. When not on stage, Kate enjoys hanging out with friends and listening to music. She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her and for encouraging her to try out.
Beau Lindell (Fish in Krabby Patty Costume, Gary & Ensemble 2): Beau is thrilled to be diving into the underwater world on Highland's stage. Beau is grateful for the endless encouragement from family and friends and the opportunity to bring these beloved characters to life.
Abby Marella (Electric Skate & Ensemble 2): Abby likes singing, dancing, and hanging out with friends. She first started acting in her fifth grade showcase singing a solo in A Million Dreams. She looks forward to her first actual musical at Highland Middle School!
Marla Martin (Ensemble 2): Marla is very excited about her first musical at Highland, and is grateful that she was able to be a part of it.
Kate Matulenko (Mayor of Bikini Bottom, Ensemble 3 & u/s Patrick Star): Kate was Les in Newsies last year at Highland. She would like to thank her friends and family for helping her get this role.
Caroline McKee (Ensemble 2): Caroline is excited to be part of the ensemble for this play. She has participated in the crew for multiple plays and is looking forward to being in the cast. Caroline plays the clarinet and participates in HMS choir. Caroline thanks her family for their support and her friends for welcoming her.
Kaitlyn Mclaren (Sardine 1, Ensemble 3 & u/s Mayor): Kaitlyn is very excited to be performing. This is her second Highland School musical & fifteenth show overall. She likes running lines, reading, & spending time with family. She thanks her parents & friends for being supportive through her theater experience. Kaitlyn hopes that you enjoy the show!
Boyd Merchen (Ensemble 1): Boyd loves acting and have been in two musicals. He played Olaf in Frozen and young Simba in the Lion King. He loves to play the tenor saxophone and has been playing for two years. He would like to thank his family for their support.
Kayla Metzger (Sardine Devotee, Girlfish & Ensemble 3): Kayla is excited to be in this year's musical. When not on stage, Kayla plays percussion in band and plays ping pong in her free time. She was in Newsies last year and enjoyed it, a lot! She is looking forward to a fabulous show!
