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Pit: Trombone
David plays with the Marching Blue Streak Band on baritone and in the Symphonic Band on trombone.
Cast: Elf #1
Astridd was in many productions at THMS, was a Harvard Student in Legally Blonde and in the Hairspray ensemble.
Cast: Store Elf #1
This is the first stage production for Mariani. She is in the Marching Blue Streak Band and enjoys singing and bike riding outside of school.
Cast: Macy's Manager
Anish was in many SKMS stage productions and was Thad last year in Hairspray.
Cast: Waitress
Brigid was the Assistant Stage Manager for Legally Blonde and in the ensemble for Hairspray.
Cast: Flyer Guy
This is Julie’s first HHS production but she was Gertrude McFuzz in the SKMS production of Seussical, Jr.
Cast: Santa/Fake Santa #3
This is Jadon’s first stage production. He is in the Marching Blue Streak Band and outside HHS, plays soccer and works.
Cast: Mother
Michaela completes her perfect record of four years at HHS and four musicals.
Cast: Sam
Nathaniel was Frederick in Pirates of Penzance, Jr. and was Nathan in Guys and Dolls, Jr. at SKMS.
Cast: North Pole Elf, Macy's Elf, Teenager and Stage Manager
This is Jade’s first HHS production but her past roles include Nikko in The Wizard of Oz, Jr., Adelaide in Guys and Dolls, Jr., and The Cat in Seussical, Jr.
Pit: Violin
This is Amara’s first time in the pit. She was on the crew for Hairspray and on the crew for Shrek, Jr. at THMS.
Cast: Michael Hobbs
Toby performed in many THMS productions and was Sketch in Hairspray.
Choreographer
Amber has been the dance director at HHS for eight years and this is the seventh musical she has choreographed while at HHS.
Cast: Boy Elf
Natalie was in musical for four years at THMS; she was the Ugly Duckling in Shrek, Jr. and the Stepmother in Into the Woods, Jr.
Pit: Clarinet
This is Lada’s first time in the HHS pit. She is in the Marching Blue Streak Band, is on the HHS swim team and in French Club.
Cast: Sara
This is Kristi’s first HHS production but she was the Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods, Jr.
Cast: Chadwick
At THMS Evan was the Mayor in The Wizard of Oz and Puck in Midsummer Night on the Jersey Shore. Last year he was Mr. Pinky in Hairspray.
Cast: Emma Van Brocklin
This is Olivia’s first HHS production but at THMS Olivia was in the ensemble for Shrek, Jr. and was Moonbeam in Midsummer Night on the Jersey Shore.
Director
Born in Long Island, New York, Ken attended James Madison University, graduated with a BA in English, earned a teaching certificate, and now teaches Theatre at HHS.
Cast: Matthews
Emma played Teen Fiona in Shrek, Jr., Darcy in Darcy’s Cinematic Life and the Witch in Into the Woods, Jr., all at THMS
Cast: Fake Santa #2
Pit: Piano
Through musical magic, Ari is both in the pit and onstage for his first HHS production. He has previous experience in THMS drama productions.
Pit: Clarinet
This is Naidelyn’s first time in the HHS pit. She is a section leader in the Marching Blue Streak Band, and is in Symphonic Band.
Pit: French Horn
This is Carson’s first HHS pit but she is in the Marching Blue Streak Band and Symphonic Band.
Vocal Music Director
Bethany has been the Choral Director at HHS since 2003 and is happy to be assisting with her eighteenth HHS musical.
Pit: Alto Sax
This is JaNique’s third year in the pit. She is also in the Marching Blue Streak Band.
Pit: French Horn
This is Marjorie’s first time playing in the pit. She is in the Marching Blue Streak Band and will join Symphonic Band next semester.
Pit: Violin
This is Abigail’s second year in the pit playing violin. She plays with the Shenandoah Valley Youth Symphony.
Pit: Oboe
Aiden was previously in the pit for Legally Blonde. He is also a drum major for the Marching Blue Streak Band.
Cast: Mrs. Clause
Olivia was in the ensemble last year in Hairspray. She runs track and plays soccer for HHS and is in both HOSA and C-Crew.
Academic Success Liason
Mrs. Leeper is in her thirteenth year of teaching. She attended JMU and received her BM in Music Education.
Cast: Jovie
This is the third HHS musical for Mia who was one of The Dynamites in Hairspray.
Pit: Alto Sax, Flute
This is Cindy’s first year in the pit; she is in the Marching Blue Streak Band and plays with the HHS Symphonic Band.
Cast: Fake Santa #1
This is Ethan’s first time acting in the musical but he was in the pit last year for Hairspray. He is also in the Marching Blue Streak Band.
Pit: Piano
This is Johanna’s first time in the pit. At HHS she is in band and on the Academic team and the swim team.
Pit: Clarinet
This is Chloe’s first time in the pit but she was onstage in middle school musicals. She is also in the HHS Symphonic Band.
Cast: Salvation Army Lady
Pit: Drumset
Maren is magically in the pit and onstage for Elf. She played violin in the pit for Hairspray and plays percussion in the Marching Blue Streak Band.
Pit: Trumpet
This is AJ’s third year playing trumpet in the pit. She is in the Marching Blue Streak Band, Symphonic Band and United Sound.
Cast: North Pole Elf/Charlotte Dennon
Anya completes her perfect record of four years at HHS and four musicals. She also performs with Color Guard and HHS dance.
Cast: Boy
Kate was part of the Corny Council in Hairspray. She has studied dance at Ballet Extensions and with the Rockingham Ballet Theater.
Pit: Clarinet
This is Mikey’s third year in the pit. He is in band, debate, Key Club, STEM, UNICEF and Tri-M.
Cast: Woman
This is Noel’s first musical, but she was in the BSU talent show and is on the HHS indoor and outdoor track teams.
Cast: Elf #2
Last year Ellie was Daphne in Good Kids and was in the ensemble in Hairspray.
Cast: Saleswoman
Sophia was in both one act and musical productions at THMS, and most recently was Cinderella in Into the Woods, Jr.
Pit: Tenor Sax
This is Oscar’s second year in the pit. He is also in the Marching Blue Streak Band.
Pit: percussion
This is Jeffrey’s first time in the pit. He is in percussion, theater and the Marching Blue Streak Band.
Pit: Trombone
This is Matthew’s first year in the pit. He is in band and runs HHS cross country and track.
Assistant Director
Phil has been involved with productions at HHS for ten years, originally working with choreography before moving to the role of Assistant Director.
Pit: Violin
This is Julien’s first year in the pit. He is in band as a percussionist and plays violin with the Shenandoah Youth Symphony.
Pit: French Horn
This is Emma’s first year in the pit. She is in STEM, Symphonic Band and the Marching Blue Streak Band.
Cast: Emily Hobbs
This is Cecelia’s fourth HHS musical. She is in Honors Choir and C-Crew.
Cast: Store Elf #2
This is Eleanor’s first HHS production but she was in many productions at THMS and mostly recently was cast as Florinda in Into the Woods, Jr.
Cast: Security Guard, Police
Rose did sound for Legally Blonde and was stage manager for Hairspray.
Cast: Buddy the Elf
Azalea was the Matron in Hairspray, Kylie in Good Kids, Amber in Out for Winter Break and Aumerle in Richard II at the Shakespeare Youth Forum.
Pit Orchestra Conductor
Daniel is in his ninth year as Band Director at HHS, where he conducts the Symphonic Band, Percussion Ensemble 1 & 2, co-directs the Concert Band and Marching Blue Streak Band and teaches courses in piano.
Cast: Walter Hobbs
This is Oziel’s fourth HHS musical; he was Nikos Argitakos in Legally Blonde and IQ in Hairspray.
Health Screening/Backstage Coordinator
Paige is our health screening and backstage coordinator. She has been a special education teacher for 13 years.
Cast: Deb
Ellie was Prudy Pingleton in Hairspray and was in Good Kids. She has been in many community theater and THMS productions.
Cast: Charlie
Owen was Brad in Hairspray last year. He is in the Spikeball club and enjoys camping and hanging out with family. Owen thanks his parents and all the directors for making this musical possible.
Cast: David Lambert, Security Guard, Police
This is Malakai’s first HHS role but he was a pirate in Sir Nose, the Burger Rat. He runs cross country and plays soccer.
Cast: Mr. Greenway
This is Micah’s third HHS musical; he was previously Dewey in Legally Blonde and Mr. Spritzer in Hairspray.
Pit: Alto & Bari Sax
Sophia was in the pit for Hairspray and onstage for Legally Blonde and Siddhartha. She is also in Jazz Band, Symphonic Band and String Ensemble,
Cast: Tiara
At THMS Ella was a Newsie in Newsies and in the ensemble for Matilda. Last year at HHS she was in the ensemble for Hairspray.