Hannah S

costumes

This is Hannah's Junior year at Brighton High School, and her fourth BHS production. Aside from participating in the plays and musicals, she also enjoys reading at the library and hanging out with her friends. She'd like to thank her friends for bringing her back to the theater each year, and the previous casts for inspiring her to sign up her Freshman year.

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Racquel V

music director pa

Racquel is a sophomore at BHS and is a huge band nerd. Racquel has gone to many different auditions for band and competitions for concert band and marching as well. Racquel has participated in Solo and Ensemble and is currently in wind ensemble. She has always been supported by family, friends, and band directors and is so excited for the musical this year!!

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Zoe V-S

Cheerleader/Cathy/Gabrielle Stand-In

Zoe is a sophomore and enjoys singing, shopping, student council and nature! This will be her second BHS musical and she is so happy to get to work with her friends, while doing what she loves. She’d like to thank her mom and dad for their major support and love, and her friends for always being by her side. She’d also like to thank all the directors for their time and hard work to make this show as amazing as it is.

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Violet V

Taylor McKessie

Violet is a Sophomore and is very excited to be playing the role of Taylor in her fourth BHS production. She loves spending her time skateboarding, painting, designing clothes, watching musicals, and singing. She is also a part of the a capella groups Chicapella and Da Capo. She would like to thank God, her family, her friends, her vocal teacher Sally Mikat, and all those who have shown her so much love and support.

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Celora W

skater

Celora is a sophomore. This is her fourth BHS production. She was a part of Peter and the Starcatcher, Guys and Dolls, and Radium Girls, but this is her first time onstage. It's been a big change from being on the props team, but she would like to thank her parents for pushing her to not stick to the status quo, and all of her friends for being so supportive of her trying something new.

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Mia W

acting director pa

Mia Weinraub is a freshman who has previously done one high school production as an actor in Radium Girls. Mia is excited to work backstage this year. This experience will be entirely new and exciting. She is excited to develop her knowledge of theater. Mia would like to thank her friends and family for encouraging her throughout the years.

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Alyssa W

thespian

Alyssa Williams is a 9th grader and is thrilled to be part of her first BHS musical! She has been in several musicals before with Community Theatre of Howell, the Hartland Players, and the Pinckney Players. Alyssa is a member of the BHS choir and loves to sing and act whenever possible! Alyssa loves to spend her time with friends, family and her sweet dog Dutchess.

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Kate Y

Props Lead

Kate is a senior and very excited to take part in their fifth and final production with BHS. They have previously participated on the backstage crew of The Wizard of Oz, Peter and the Star Catcher, Guys and Dolls and Radium Girls. Outside of theater they enjoy hanging out with friends, reading and drawing. Lastly, they would like to give a special thanks to their mom and friends for being there for them and helping them become the person they are today.

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Allison Y

Auxiliary Percussion

Young, Alison (Auxiliary Percussion) Alison is a junior at BHS, and this is her first year in the orchestra for the musical. She has been playing music since fifth grade, including bass guitar, electric guitar, piano, and percussion. In addition to playing music, she enjoys weight lifting and drawing. She would like to thank her parents, siblings, and directors for helping to shape her as a musician and pushing her to be the best version of herself.

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Wyatt Feldmann

Technical Assistant

Wyatt is an Alumni of the BHS Musical Program. He is currently assisting the Creative Team with all aspects of the show with a focus on Stage Management. Before graduating in 2020, Wyatt held the position of Scenic Coordinator for Honeymoon In Vegas & Pippin and Stage Manager for Newsies & Cinderella. Wyatt also works for the BCPA as a Senior Staff Member working alongside Liz with the management and staff training in the theater. When Wyatt is not at the theater, you can find him working at Mt. Brighton on Ski Patrol or as an EMT in Ann Arbor. Currently, Wyatt is in Paramedic school with a goal of going into nursing in the near future! He would like to thank the Creative team for being amazing to work with and hopes you enjoy the show!

Liz Howell

BCPA MANAGER

Liz Howell is a New York native transplanted to Michigan. She graduated from Wells College in 2011 with her B.A. in Performing Arts: Theatre and Dance. She went on to become a professional stage manager and lighting technician for several years around the East Coast and abroad for companies and venues such as NYO-China, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center Education, Surflight Theatre, Bronx Preparatory Schools, Open Hydrant Theatre Company, Ogunquit Playhouse, Sterling Renaissance Festival, etc. In 2013 she joined Actors’ Equity Association and became a union stage manager that allowed her to work on Off-Broadway shows. While working at Lincoln Center Education and Bronx Prep she found a passion for theatre and education. In 2019 after a few years adjusting to a new state she was able to pursue such a passion by joining the Walled Lake School District as production staff and then later as assistant auditorium manager for Novi community schools. Now as BCPA Director she is thankful for God and a supportive team that pushes her to continue to grow in her love for educational theatre. Break-a-leg Cast & Crew of Guys and Dolls!