Into the Woods Cast

Skye Lee is making her debut in a leading role in this year's production. She is in 10th grade and has been in the ensemble in "Sweeney Todd" 2016, "Peter and the Starcatcher", 2016, "Phantom of the Opera", 2017 and "Hello Dolly!", 2018. Skye Lee is also involved in cheerleading and softball at SV. Her most memorable moments include Wendy starting the music before her saying her lines, being with her friends almost every night and when the 2018 Seniors came back to visit at rehearsals and made things more fun. She would like to thank her family and friends for helping and supporting her as well as the SVDC for helping her be more open.

Valentina is making her final stage debut with SVDC as Cinderella, she is a senior this year and has been involved in "Sweeney Todd" Ensemble, 2016, "Peter and the Starcatcher" Stage Crew, 2016, "Phantom of the Opera", Carlotta, 2017 and "Hello Dolly!" Featured Dancer, 2018. She has been nominated for a Majestic Award for Best Female Vocalist and won for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Carlotta. Valentina is also involved in the Color Guard, Talent Search, Schuylkill Free Shakespeare and National Honor Society. Her most memorable moments include watching the ITW characters as vines, turning our lives into memes and having character development with everyone when we all cried. She would like to thank all of the directors especially Bridget & Marissa-I am thankful we are all leaving together. She would also like to thank Sarah Yorke for being a great friend and teaching her how to act as well as Tammy Wapinsky for teaching her how to sing.

Rachael is a junior this year playing the role of Jack. Her previous roles include Ensemble in "West Side Story" 2015, "Sweeney Todd" 2016, "Peter and the Starcatcher" Ted, 2016, "Phantom of the Opera" Corp De Ballet, 2017, "Hello Dolly!" Court Clerk, 2018. Rachael is involved in softball, volleyball, Student Council, National Honor Society, Band and the Academic Bowl at SV. Her most memorable moments include goofing off with Kaitlyn, petting her box cow and always making jokes with Syd and Jacqui. She'd like to thank her family, friends and the whole drama club.

Kaitlyn is in 10th grade making her debut in a leading role in this year's production as Jack's Mother. She has been in "Sweeney Todd" and "Peter and the Starcatcher" 2016, Stage Crew, "Phantom of the Opera" Ensemble, 2017, "Hello Dolly!" Paperhanger/Featured Dancer, 2018. She is involved in softball, band, Academic Bowl and Student Council at SV. Kaitlyn's most memorable moments include laughing and getting out of character with her son Rachael, when a few seniors from last year came back and made it just like old times and giving Jack's Mother an actual name (her name is Ruth). She would like to thank her family for all their love and support, her friends for pushing her to do her best all the time and the drama club for always being her safe space.

Sean is making his final debut of his SVDC career as the Baker. He will be graduating this year and attending Elizabethtown College to major in Education wirh a minor in Theatre. Sean's other credits include "The Producers" Ensemble, 2014, "West Side Story" Gladhand/Jet, 2015, "Sweeney Todd" Birdseller, 2016, "Peter and the Starcatcher" Smee, 2016, "Phantom of the Opera" Monsieur Andre, 2017 and "Hello Dolly!" Barnaby, 2018. Sean is also a part of Schuylkill Free Shakespeare in "Much Ado About Nothing", "Macbeth" and "As You Like It". Sean is involved with the Band, Student Council and Academic Bowl. Sean's most memorable moments include Wendy spraying people with the water bottle, Morky Wheat, "Your wife is dead"..."Okay well, thanks". He would like to thank his parents, family and friends, incredible cast and crew, the directors and the Queen Bernadette Peters. Love you all infinitely.

Abby is a Junior playing the Baker's Wife in this year's production. Abby's previous credits include "West Side Story" Minnie, 2015, "Sweeney Todd" Silhouette Lovett, 2016, "Peter and the Starcatcher" Prentiss, 2016, "Phantom of the Opera" Meg Giry, 2017, "Hello Dolly!" Ermengarde, 2018. Abby plays basketball, volleyball, track and is involved in Mini-Thon, HOBY, The Torch, Student Council, Mts, Club Up and works at Chill Out and Kohls. Her most memorable moments include her "accident", dying and getting to share the stage again with her bff Jackie. She would like to thank all of her directors, JAHWL, her castmates & Lindsey for lighting her up.

This is Brianna's final SVDC performance. Her past SVDC credits include "The Producers" Ensemble, 2014, "West Side Story" Jet Girl/Pauline, 2015, "Sweeney Todd" featured vocalist/dancer, 2016, "Peter and the Starcatcher" pit band, 2016, "Phantom of the Opera" fop #2, 2017, "Hello Dolly!" Judge & dance captain, 2018. Brianna dances at Crimson Academy, plays in the SV Band, is involved in The Torch, Mini Thon and is a volunteer firefighter. Her most memorable moments include "a daughter with two women of her own" -Wendy, when Jesse and Ernesto played her daughters and creating a stronger bond with her cast mates. Bri would like to thank her family, friends and SVDC. You gave me the safe space I needed during my HS career. I'll miss it and love you all so much!! She plans to attend LVC and major in Medical Technoloy.

Sydney is a freshman making her debut in a supporting role. She has been involved in "Peter and the Starcatcher" Ensemble, 2016, "Phantom of the Opera" Ensemble, 2017, "Hello Dolly!" Ensemble/featured dancer, 2018. Sydney is also involved in track and field, volleyball, cheerleading and The Torch here at SV. Her most memorable moments include getting her toe cut off and being blind with her best friend, mocking "you wish to go to the festival" and the step family sitting on the steps. She'd like to thank her friends, family and directors who made this amazing show possible. A special thanks to Jacqui Buchanan, her Lucinda.

Jacqueline is a freshman making her debut in a supporting role as Lucinda. Her previous credits include "West Side Story" Ensemble, 2015, "Peter and the Starcatcher" Ensemble, 2016, "Phantom of the Opera" Ensemble/featured dancer, 2017, "Hello Dolly!" Ensemble/featured dancer, 2018. She is also involved in cheerleading, volleyball, track and field, Mini Thon and The Torch at SV. Her most memorable moments include making memes and vines out of the show, being a mean sister with her best friend and all the blind girl jokes about Syd and her. She'd like to thank the cast and crew, her family and her stage family- Syd, Jason and Bre.

Megan is a sophomore making her debut in a leading role as Little Red Ridinghood. She has been in "Sweeney Todd" stage crew, 2016, "Peter and the Starcatcher" Capt Robert Falcon Scott, 2016, "Phantom of the Opera" Corp de Ballet, 2017, "Hello Dolly!" featured dancer, 2018. Megan has also danced in 9 Faberge Follies recitals. She is a Girl Scout, dancer and member of the band, Student Council, track and field, Mini Thon, HOBY. Her most memorable moments are getting a lead!!! Whaaaaaaaat!? Having her best friend in the world as her wolf and memorizing the crazy music. She'd like to thank her parents, all the awesome directors, best friends for being up onstage with her everyday and the amazing seniors who have helped make this club what it is!

Jackie is a sophomore playing The Witch this year. Other SVDC credits include "Sweeney Todd" gravedigger, 206, "Peter and the Starcatcher" Alf, 2016, "Phantom of the Opera" Madame Giry, 2017 which earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress and "Hello Dolly!" Dolly Levi, 2018. Jackie's other credits include Schuylkill Free Shakespeare "Macbeth" Apparition 3 and a stage manager for "King Lear". Jackie is in the band, Student Council,Academic Bowl, HOBY and plays volleyball at SV. She is also involved in County Band and County Chorus. Her most memorable moments include getting her staff, living it up with Abby for another year and always annoying her, "and that's what's up". She'd like to thank her family for always supporting her and suffering through showtunes, all the directors for their hard work and the Drama Club for being her second family.

Jesse is a sophomore playing the Wolf/Cinderella's prince. His previous credits include "Sweeney Todd" gravedigger, 2016, "Peter and the Starcatcher" Betty Bumbrake, 2016, "Phantom of the Opera" Monsieur Firmin, 2017, "Hello Dolly!" Rudolf Reisenweber, 2018. His non SVDC credits include the Community Christmas Play, portraying the role of Jack Kehoe. Jesse is in the band, District and County Chorus, PA Computer Fair and Nativity Soccer. His most memorable moments include perfecting "Hello Little Girl" with Megan, having Tori teach him and Johnny new character techniques and having many breakthrough moments with Johnny. He'd like to thank his Mom, Mike, his Dad, Kathy and his many wonderful directors for supporting him!

Johnny is a senior this year making his final stage debut as Rapunzel's Prince. Johnny's other credits include "The Producers" Donald Dinsmore, 2014, "West Side Story" Chino, 2015, "Hello Dolly!" Ambrose Kemper, 2018. Johnny plays football and basketball. His most memorable moments include Agony, the Agony Reprise and messing around with Jesse. He'd like to thank the people who talked him into doing drama again this year. Johnny plans to attend LVC and major in Criminal Justice.

Lena is making her debut in a supporting role as Rapunzel. She has been a part of "Sweeney Todd" stage crew, 2016, "Peter and the Starcatcher" Lieutenant Greggors, 2016, "Phantom of the Opera" Corp de Ballet, 2017, "Hello Dolly!" Louis/horse/featured dancer, 2018. Lena plays in the SV Band, Student Council, National Honor Society, Dance, Gymnastics, Girl Scouts, Mini Thon and HOBY. Her most memorable moments include having her own personal "Prince Charming", getting to hang out 15' up in the air everyday and wearing a prom gown as her costume. She'd like to thank her parents, family and friends, directors and all of her awesome cast mates!

Kristia is a senior this year playing the role of Cinderella's Mother. Kristia was a member of the ensemble in last year's production of "Hello Dolly!" 2018. Her most memorable moments include getting to experience her first time in a supporting role, spending her last moments with the seniors laughing and sharing memories and doing well in her auditions to get cast in the role of Cinderella's Mother. She would like to thank Bridget, Wendy, Lindsey, Marissa, Tori, Stage Crew, and her fellow Seniors for making her last year the best!

Starr is a senior this year playing the role of Granny. Her previous credits include Ensemble in "West Side Story" 2015, "Sweeney Todd" 2016, "Phantom of the Opera" 2017 and a featured dancer in "Hello Dolly!" 2018. Starr is involved in cheerleading, National Honor Society at SV and a volunteer firefighter. Starr's most memorable moments include going to see other school's shows, Saturday rehearsals and making new friends/gaining a family. She'd like to thank Sarah for her help throughout the years and her family for their continued support. Her future plans are to attend the Joseph F. McCloskey School of Nursing.

Eddie is a sophomore making his debut in a leading role as the Mysterious Man. He has been in "Phantom of the Opera" as Don Atillo. His other school acivities include being a member of the SV Band and the Gabe Youth Orchestra. Hs most memorable moments include not being able to say deliterious and the day everyone cried. He'd like to thank his family, directors and Poptarts

Jason is a sophomore playing the role of Cinderella's Father. This is his second year with the SVDC. His previous credit includes "Hello Dolly!" 2018. His most memorable moment is the first rehearsal of the season. Jason would like to thank his mom and dad!

Ernesto is a senior this year in the role of the Steward. His previous credits include "The Producers" ensemble, 2014, "West Side Story" Shark, 2015, "Sweeney Todd" ensemble, 2016, "Phantom of the Opera" Joseph Buquet, 2017 and "Hello Dolly!" featured dancer, 2018. Ernesto is involved in Skills USA at school, he plans to attend college after graduation and major in history with a minor in theatre. His most memorable moments include being partners with Jesse again, being in the club another year and getting closer with all of his cast mates. Ernesto would like to thank all of his friends in SVDC, friends outside of the club, Drama Mamas, directors for helping him grow as an actor and person.

Danilyn is a junior this year, her previous credits include "Phantom of the Opera" and "Hello Dolly!". Danilyn is involved in the band as well as basketball at SV. Her most memorable moment is being casrt as Milky White. She would like to thank her family, Ruby and Kayla.

Paige is a junior this year making a debut in two supporting roles. Her past SVDC credits include "West Side Story" ensemble, 2015, "Sweeney Todd" ensemble, 2016, "Phantom of the Opera" Corp de Ballet, 2017, "Hello Dolly!" ensemble, 2018. Paige is involved in cheerleading, track and field, talent search and National Honor Society. Paige's most memorable moments include warm ups, the scavenger hunt in the beginning of the year and finding out what musical we are doing. She'd like to thank my directors for making me the best me I can be and my parents for encouraging me to follow my dreams.

Trinity is a freshman in her second SVDC production. She was a featured dancer in last year's production of "Hello Dolly!". Trinity is involved with SV band and basketball outside of the drama club. Her most memorable moments include being able to be herself, having fun with friends and being Snow White. She'd like to thank her family, friends and directors!

Justin is a Junior this year, his previous SVDC credits include "Phantom of the Opera" 2017 and "Hello Dolly!" 2018. In each he played his favorite role, a police officer. Justin plays Football and does Track and Field at SV. His most memorable moments include carrying wood to build the set, not showing up for some rehearsals and making fun of his friends. He'd like to thank his dog Jiggs.

This is Taylor's stage debut in the ensemble of this year's production. Taylor is a freshman at SV involved in Cheerleading, Mini-Thon and the Gifted Program. Her most memorable moments include being with her friends and laughing a lot! She would like to thank her family, friends and drama family.

This is Randi's second year with the SVDC. She is in the 8th grade. Her previous credit is "Hello Dolly!" Ensemble, 2018. She is involved in Softball and Track and Field at SV. Her most memorable moments include talking with friends, dancing and making new friends in the club. She's like to thank her friends.

This is Joseph's stage debut in the ensemble as a 7th grade student. Joseph plays Football, Teener Baseball and does Co-op wrestling with Mahanoy Area SD. His most memorable moment is this being his 1st year in the SVDC. He'd like to thank his grandparents for everything- raising him, taking him to sports, school, appointments, loving him and always being there for him and his brother.

Phoebe is making her very first SVDC show debut with this production. Phoebe is in 7th grade, and has loved making new friends this year.