Middletown Cast

KATIE BUSCHLE (Tour Guide, Female Doctor, Radio Host)
Katie is a sophomore, and this is her fifth year with Highlands Theatre. She is thrilled to be in Highlands production of Middletown! You may have seen her recently in The Diary of Anne Frank (Anne Frank), The Wild Wood (Vasillisa), James and the Giant Peach (Spider), and The Land of Oz (Dorothy). She would like to thank Mr. Burgess, all of the incredible crew, and the talented cast who supported her throughout the rehearsal process. She hopes you enjoy the show! :)
EMMA COOPER (Cop's Radio, Sweetheart, Attendant)
Emma is very excited to be In the cast of Middletown! She is a sophomore at Highlands High School, and this is her sixth production at Highlands. Some other productions she has been in include Newsies (newsie ensemble), The Diary of Anne Frank (set/deco crew), and Mr. Burns (Lisa Simpson). She would like to thank everyone who has helped out with this production for being such a great cast and crew! She hopes you enjoy the show!
CONNOR DEFEVERS (John Dodge)
AIDAN GREENWELL (Cop)
Aidan Greenwell is absolutely ecstatic to be a part of Highlands Theatre’s production of Middletown! Some of Aidan's previous performances include Zach Smith (Puffs) Spring Awakening (Otto),Footloose (Willard),O Beautiful (Erik), Annie( Oliver Warbucks) Mary Poppins (Bert) Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow/Hunk). He would like to thank all of his family and friends who supported him throughout all of his performances and hopes you enjoy the show!
SAM HOPPER (Greg, Male Doctor, Radio Host)
Sam is a Sophomore at Highlands. He is super excited to be part of his third High School show. He has been in many productions including James & the Giant Peach as Grasshopper, in Peter Pan as Captain Hook, Mr. Burns as Willie, Mr. Mayor in Seussical Mr. Kraler in The Diary of Anne Frank, and Mike in Newsies He would like to thank his parents for being huge supporters and Jason Burgess for making this play a blast. He wishes the cast and crew good luck. Hope you enjoy the play.
ALEX LACOURT (Ground Control, Man, Janitor)
Alex is a sophomore and he is very excited to be a part of the production of "Middletown". This is his fourth production at HHS. In the past, he has been on Run Crew and the Cast in the middle school shows. He hopes you enjoy the show!
GRACE SHULEY (Female Tourist, Woman, Intercom)
Grace is a sophomore at HHS, and she is so thrilled to be a part of her third high school show, "Middletown". Grace has been a part of many past highlands shows, including James and the Giant Peach (Aunt Spiker) and The DIary of Anne Frank (set deco crew), but this is her first play in the cast. She'd like to give a huge shout out to Mr. Burgess, the cast and crew, and her family for the support and making this show her best one yet. Please enjoy the show!
HANK SLABY (Mechanic)
Hank Slaby is so excited to be performing in Highlands production of, "Middletown". He would like to thank Mr. Burgess for giving him this opportunity and all the cast and crew for making this show as amazing as possible. #livefreelikemichelle
ALIX TIBBS (Librarian)
Alix is a Junior at HHS. This is her sixth show at Highlands, but her first time acting in an HHS show. Previously, she has been a part of the costume/makeup crews, as well as Assistant Makeup Designer in the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and Makeup Designer for the digital production of Secret Garden. Outside of Highlands, Alix has been involved in two C.A.S.T. shows, most recently performing in Puffs over the summer. She is extremely grateful and thrilled to be performing with such a talented cast, and such a skilled crew. Beyond theatre, she also enjoys running, playing in the HHS Band, writing, and playing guitar. Alix would like to thank her family, her friends, and everyone involved in Middletown.
SOPHIA VESHAPIDZE (Public Speaker, Aunt, Attendant #2)
Sophia is a sophomore at HHS, and this is her sixth production at Highlands. She has previously participated in Seussical the Musical (Maisie), Peter Pan (Brave Girl, Liza), James and the Giant Peach (Costume Crew), and The Diary of Anne Frank (Set Deco/Run Crew), and The Secret Garden (Fakir). She hopes you have a darn good time watching the show!
JAMESON ZOLLER (Male Tourist, Freelancer, Landscaper)
Jameson is extremely exited to be a part of Middletown! This is Jameson's first show at Highlands High School, and he is loving it. You may have seen him in middle school productions such as, Michael in Peter Pan, Ladahlord in James and the Giant Peach, and Fagin in Oliver! You may have also seen him in non-school productions such as Feuilly in Les Mis, Freidrich in Sound of Music, Fagin in Oliver! (yes I did it twice), and Henry in Newsies. Jameson has loved his first taste of a play(instead of a musical), and can't wait to do more. He would like to thank everyone involved in the process, for making this show a blast to be in. He hopes you enjoy the show!
ZOE ZOLLER (Mrs. Swanson)
Zoe is so happy to be playing Mary Swanson in her ninth show and final play here at Highlands! Her favorite previous credits include Gertrude McFuzz (Seussical), Anna (Spring Awakening), Olive Ostrovsky (25th.. Spelling Bee), Margot Frank (The Diary of Anne Frank), Eponine (Les Mis), and Sally Brown (...Charlie Brown). She is so grateful to perform alongside her