The Lightning Thief

The Lightning Thief - May 09 - May 12, 2024

Paschal High School Fort Worth

Crew Who's Who

Drew Weesner

Director

"The Lightning Thief" is Mr. Weesner's 9th production to direct at PHS. A fan of Greek Mythology since he was a young child, Edith Hamilton's "Mythology" was the ONLY book assigned to him in High School that he actually read. (As for the others, Yay Cliff Notes!) Thank you to the Olympians, and especially Apollo, who, according to the cast of this show, is my godly parent!
Jacob Clemmons

Asst. Director/Choreographer

Percy Jackson rounds out an absolute dream of a first year at Paschal for Mr. Clemmons; five shows, a thousand amazing memories, and not a moment he would change for the world! Mr. Clemmons is immensely proud of the students in this department and wants them to know they always have their own personal fan club in him. Bring on the monsters, and prepare for a terrific show!
Haley Hooper

Student Director

Haley is a senior at Paschal High School. She has stage managed with PHS theater since her freshman year. She plans to go to UT Austin next year and study Youth and Community Studies. “Thanks to Kingsley and Megan for being the best theater pals.”
Diana Benoit

Music Director

Ms. Benoit is new to PHS after teaching middle school choir for the past three years. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in music education from Texas Woman’s University, currently sings with the Dallas Symphony Chorus & is a current member of TCDA and TMEA. If she’s not singing, she’s spending time with her family, drinking boba, traveling, or playing with her cat, Binx.
Cal Rustad

Pit Conductor

Cal is a senior and will be attending MIT in the fall. Cal conducted "Mamma Mia" and "Elf", and played trumpet for "Beauty and the Beast" with PHS in 2022, and "Chicago" for ASES in 2024. He is a nationally acclaimed trumpet player, freelance musician, and composer. His keyboard programming/sound design is licensed for use by numerous theatre companies across the US.