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Olivia Edwards*+
as Anya/Anastasia
Olivia Edwards is a senior at Waynesboro High School. She has been doing theater for many years, with some of her favorite shows being Urinetown, Beauty and the Beast and Les Miserable. She has been in the productions at the high school as well, playing Ti Moune in Once on This Island and Betty Rizzo in Grease. Outside of theater, she is the president of National Honors Society, Senior Class president, a member of Concert Choir, and a STEM student at Shenandoah Valley Governor’s School. Not only has the role of Anya/Anastasia has had a large impact on her, the wonderful cast, crew, pit, and directors have as well. She' d like to thank Mr. Ryman, Ms. Chonoles, Mrs. Blevins, and Ms. Nichols for not only being incredibly supportive and encouraging, but for doing everything in their power to make this show fantastic. She hopes Anastasia touches all of you, as it has touched the hearts of all of us.
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William Otto
as Dmitry
William is ecstatic to play the role of Dimitri. He has played multiple other roles in the past, such as Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast jr, Jeremy in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and Bruce Bogtrotter in Matilda. He is really excited to perform for you in his first high school musical.
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Jacob Hostetter
as Vlad
Jacob Hostetteris a Sophomore at Waynesboro Highschool and is excited to be on stage again. He is part of the varsity soccer team along with band, and choir. He most recently was on stage in A Christmas Story at the Wayne. He has also been a part of Lion King JR. at The Wayne and Thoroughly Modern Millie JR. at Kate Collins Middle School
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Tony Baladi*
as Gleb
Tony Baladi will be playing the role of “Gleb” which will be the 3rd role he has done at Waynesboro. He began his theater journey at a young age, beginning with playing “King Hubert” in Sleeping Beauty. As a senior at WHS, Tony wishes you to enjoy his last performance. Anastasia will be the first musical that challenges his acting and singing on a different level and he hopes you will love the cast’s hard work and dedication. After this year, he is planning on joining the Marine corps as well as being a full time college student.
