The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden - March 14 - March 16, 2025

Joliet West High School

Who's Who

Charlotte Dean

as Lily

Charlotte, a junior, played Gretchen in Mean Girls. In Opera/Musical Scenes, she played Charlotte in Booklovers and Jenny in A Most Average Musical. She sings with the Jazz Band, Concert and Chamber Choirs, and has been selected three times for the ILMEA District and All-State Choruses. She thanks her family, friends, and castmates for supporting her journey!
Gracie Mitchell

as Mary Lennox

Gracie, a senior, is in her eighth musical, previously playing Ms. Norbury (Mean Girls) and ensemble in A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder and The Hello Girls. She sings in Concert and Chamber Choirs, was selected for the 2025 All-State Choir, and sang in the ILMEA District Choir her junior and senior years. Gracie thanks her family for their unwavering support.
Brandon Brown

as Fakir

Brandon, a senior, played Damian in Mean Girls: The Musical. He also appeared as Frogger in Opera/Musical Scenes and as Tyler in the 10-minute musical Superhots!. Brandon sings in Concert Choir and is excited to continue his theater journey as Fakir in The Secret Garden.
Lexi Martinez

as Ayah

Lexi, a sophomore, is performing in her second musical at Joliet West, previously appearing in the ensemble of Mean Girls. She competes with the JV Dance Team and sings in Mixed Chorus. A dancer since age 2, she has a passion for the arts and is grateful for the support of her family and peers throughout her journey.
Holli Holt

as Rose Lennox

Holli, a senior, was the dance captain in last year’s Mean Girls and sings in Chamber Choir. In Opera/Musical Scenes, she played Pinky in Pellets, Cherries, and Lies and Fox in On Your Mark. This fall, she sang in the ILMEA District Choir. Outside of school, she loves working with flowers, serving on her church’s worship team, dancing, and spending time with family.