Middletown CREW

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Lights/Sound Crew
WILLIAM ALERDING
Cooper is a sophomore who is excited to be working on his third show, "Middletown". This is his first time on Sound and Lights Crew, and he is excited to help everything come together for the production!
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Lights/Sound Crew
BENJAMIN ANDERSON
Ben, a tenth grader, is excited to be on lights and sound crew this year for Middletown. Ben performed in middle school musicals and drama club productions. He is looking forward to this year’s performances with his crew mates. Ben would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Burgess and all his fellow cast and crew for making this production possible. He’d also like to thank his family for their support and love.
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Props Crew
PAIGE BARBER
Paige is a freshman at HHS and is thrilled to be a part of Middletown. She is so grateful for the opportunity and can't wait for this production to kick-off her theater experiences in high school!. Her past productions include Peter Pan, James and the Giant Peach, Oliver!, Newsies, and InBocca. She would like to thank Mr. Burgess and the entire cast and crew leaders for working so hard to put the show together!
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Assistant Stage Manager
CHLOE CAUDILL
Chloe is a sophomore at HHS and is very excited to be an assistant stage manager in this year's fall play production of, "Middletown". Chole has been involved in a total of five productions here at highlands with various crew and cast positions during each. She is so excited for you to watch this production and hopes you enjoy the show!
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Props Crew
ROWAN CAVANAUGH
Rowan is a freshman at HHS. This is their first time working on a production at HHS. They have previously been on Set Deco for "Oliver!" (HMS) And "Puffs" (CAST) They are very excited to be a part of this production and they hope you enjoy the show!
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Assistant Sound Designer - Hardware
ROBERT CHALK
Robert Chalk is a sophomore at Highlands High School who is excited to be a part of the production of, "Middletown". This is the ninth production that he's worked on. This is his first time as the assistant sound designer. In previous productions, he has been on props crew, set deco, he has been a props designer, he has been an assistant stage manager, and he has been a building crew head. Every production that he works on, he remembers his sister, Michelle Chalk, who would always love to participate in theatre. He hopes you enjoy the show.
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Assistant Sound Designers - Software
NATE CULYER
Nate Culyer is a Junior at highlands high school. This is his 3rd year with the theatre program and he is pretty ZAZZED to be a part of this show. This is his first time as a sound designer and hopes you enjoy!
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Sound Board Ops
JOHN DOUGHERTY
This is John’s third show on crew! he is so excited to be able to experience being sound board op for the first time. He would like to thank His family and others for helping him get this far.
Costume/Make-up Run Crew
RACHEL FESSLER
Rachel Fessler is a sophomore. She's had so much fun with the costumes and makeup crew working on Middletown and she hopes you enjoy the show!
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Student Technical Directors
COOPER GAMBLE
Cooper is a Sophomore at Highlands High School. He is very excited to be in the production of Middletown! He is the student technical directer! He has participated in other productions such as Newsies, The Secret Garden, Oliver, The Diary of Anne Frank, Spring Awakening, James and the Giant Peach, Peter Pan, and Seussical. Cooper wants to thank his sister, Sophia, for being a huge inspiration to him. He also wants to thank his Mom and Dad for all the hard work they do for him and this production! He hopes you enjoy the show!
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Production Stage Manager
SOPHIA GAMBLE
Sophia is a senior here at Highlands High School. She is very excited to be one of the production stage manager for the production of Middletown! She plans to continue to be involved in future productions! She wants to thank her Mom, Dad, and her friends for always motivating her to not give up and to go for what she wants!
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Asst. Costume and Make-up Designer
ALANNA GORRIGAN
Alanna Gorrigan’s a junior and is very excited to be a part of the show. In the past she was in the middle schools production of The Wizard of Oz. In addition, she was on costumes/ makeup crew for the production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, was the assistant makeup designer for The Diary of Anne Frank, and the assistant costume designer for Secret Garden. She was also on the costume/ makeup crew for CAST's production of Newsies.
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Set Construction/Set Deco/Run Crew
GRACE GRAU
Grace is very excited for Middletown. This has been her 7th show she's been in. She'd like to thank Mr. Burgess and all of the other hardworking cast and crew members for making this show amazing! Enjoy the show!
Assistant Director/Production Manager
OLIVIA GREENWELL
Olivia is a Senior at Highlands High School and is thrilled to be a part of Middletown. This is her second time being an assistant director, and she is excited to have such a high position. She is very thankful she was given the opportunity to be a part of this production.
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Set Construction/Set Deco/Run Crew
BRADLEY GRONECK
Bradley Groneck is a freshman at HHS and is ready to start off his high school career as a member of the set construction and decoration crew. Being is his first Highschool show, but his third show on the crew, he is ready to help put on this year's production of Middletown. Bradley hopes that you enjoy the show.
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Lights/Sound Crew
RYAN GRONECK
Ryan Groneck is a freshman at Highlands High School and is thrilled to be on the sound crew for this year's play Middletown! Having been on the sound crew only 2 other times, he is anxious yet excited to help out in this year's production.
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Master Carpenter
HELEN HALBAUER
Helen is a junior and is so excited to be in Middletown! She is so excited to be the Master Carpenter with her magic hands!! She would like to thank her awesome co-heads Emily and Erica and also her amazing crew. She would also like to thank her family for supporting her. Hope you enjoy the show!
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Costume/Make-up Run Crew
STELLA HALBAUER
Stella is in 9th grade this is her first show her sister is Helen who is the master carpenter. Stella loves to do makeup and costumes and has had an amazing time on the crew this year. She would like to thank her mom and dad for motivating her and her sister for driving her to rehearsals.
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Student Technical Director
OLIVIA HART
Olivia is a junior this year at Highlands High School. She is very excited to participate in Middletown. She has previously participated in Newsies (Set Designer), The Secret Garden (Assistant Stage Manager), Oliver (Set Designer), The Diary of Anne Frank (Props Designer), Mr. Burns Post Electric Play (Props Designer), 25 Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Assistant Set Designer), James and the Giant Peach (Assistant Props Designer), As You Like It (House Crew), and Shrek the Musical (Ensemble, Happy person, and Choir). She would like to thank her parents for their patience and encouragement throughout this whole experience. Enjoy the show.
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Props Designer
NATALIE HORTON
Natalie is a junior at HHS, and is very excited to fulfill her role as props designer for HHS' Fall production of "Middletown". This is her 12th theatrical production, and her fifth time in a designing position. She's very proud of her amazing crew, and is glad to have made such great friends. Outside of theater, Natalie shoots with the HHS Archery team and writes as if her life depends on it. She would like to thank her mom for dealing with all the travel and time, and her fellow designers, Rebecca and Jonah, who have made this production a blast. Natalie is looking forward to having fun backstage and hopes you enjoy the show!
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Costume/Make-up Run Crew
AVA LYNN JANSEN
Ava Lynn is a freshman. This is her 3 show as part of costumes and makeup crew. She has been in Oliver and Newsies with CAST. She would like to thank Mr. Burgess and everyone involved with the production. She would also like to thank he mom and grandma for supporting her and her dad for giving her rides to everything.
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Set Construction/Set Deco/Run Crew
ASHER KELLY
Asher Kelly is a sophomore at Highlands High School and is very excited to be involved in the production of, "Middletown". This is the second production he has been involved in. This is his first time being on the crew. In his first production, Seussical the Musical, he was on the cast. He hopes to wrok on the crew for future productions, maybe even be the prop manager or stage manager.
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Costume Designer
ASHLEY KELLY
Ashley is super excited to be a Costume Designer! This is her 3rd show designing costumes! You may have alsoseen her in Newsies (JoJo), The Secret Garden (Alice), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Cheerleader), and Shrek (Pig #3). She would like to thank Mr. Burgess, her parents, her wonderful crew, and her lovely friends! She hopes you absolutely love the show :)
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Props Crew
JILLIAN KENDALL
Jillian is a ninth-grader at Highlands Middle School and is incredibly excited to be a part of this year’s High School production of Middletown. This is her fourth time being on the crew of a school production. She has been a part of James and The Giant Peach, Peter Pan, and Oliver! She would like to thank Mr. Burgess, Amy Burgess, and her Mom and Dad for making it all possible. Enjoy the show!
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Assistant Lighting Designer
CHARLES KREYLING
His name is Charles Kreyling. This will be his 5 show. he is very thankful for able to do this. He was a light board op for The Diary of Anne Frank. He is now a Assistant Lighting Designer. This will be his first time in a leadership position. he hopes you enjoy the show.
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Set Deco Heads
ERICA KRUSE
Erica is so so grateful to be set deco head in Middletown! She would like to thank her co head Emily, and Helen, and the rest of the crew for this amazing experience! Lastly, she would like to thank her friends, family, and Mr. Burgess. Enjoy the show! Hope you like the set!
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Ground Control, Man, Janitor
ALEX LACOURT
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!
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Light Board Op
JACKSON LANG
Jackson is currently a sophomore. This is his 3rd show and second show on the lighting crew. He enjoys biking and hiking. He hopes that you enjoy the show and have legit day.
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Assistant Stage Manager
CALEB LINDSEY
Caleb is a Sophomore (10th grader) at Highlands High School and is extremely excited to be an ASM (Assistant Stage Manager) in this Falls Highlands High school Play, Middletown. Previous shows he has been apart of (Puffs, The Secret Garden, The Diary of Anne Frank, Peter Pan, James and the Giant Peach, Oliver!, and Mr. Burns.) Caleb is still new to cast in the theatre program here at highlands and grows every production. He wants to send love to Sophia Gamble, Olivia Greenwell, and Juli Russ as this is there last Highlands Play. He thanks and loves his family and would also like to thank Mr. Burgess for this opportunity. He would like to thank Madi Burnett and his momma for getting him to audition/interview for his first show. He hopes you enjoy MIDDLETOWN!
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Assistant Props Designer
JONAH LISTERMAN
Jonah is a Sophomore at Highlands High School and this is her first time on props crew. She has been apart of other productions such as The Diary of Anne Frank, The Secret Garden, and James and the Giant Peach. She would like to thank Mr. Burgess for giving her this opportunity and her parents for supporting her!
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Costume/Make-up Run Crew
AMELIA LOHNER
This is Amelia's second show she is excited to contribute! She would like to thank her family for standing by her and supporting her. her first show was The Secret Garden.
Props Crew
NICHOLAS LORENZ
Nick is a Freshman at Highlands High School. This is his 4th show with Highlands. He worked on crew for Peter Pan, James and The Giant Peach and Oliver. He is very excited to be a part of this years show!
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House Manager
SEARRA MATT
Searra is a Freshman at Highlands High School. Previously, she was apart of the house crew for last year's middle school production of Oliver. This year she is back for Middletown as a House Manager. She hopes you enjoy the show!
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Sound Board Op
EVAN MCSORLEY
Evan McSorley is an incoming junior at Highlands High School. This is his second time being a Sound Board Operator. He is extremely excited for the future of Highlands Theatre and those involved in the productions! He has appeared in a several of the shows both with CAST and at HIghlands, both on and offstage. These roles have included Sound Crew for both Oliver (HMS), The Secret Garden (HHS), and as an actor in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (A Speller), As You Like It (William), Peter Pan (Ceeko the Pirate) and Seussical (The Grinch) as well as C.A.S.T. with Shrek The Musical (Three Little Pigs.) He really enjoys Middletown, and hopes you do as well!
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Set Construction/Set Deco/Run Crew
JONAH MOORE
Jonah Moore is A freshman at Highlands High School is on Crew for the first time. He is excited to be trying a new role in creating a production and is excited for years to come. He wants to thank his family and friends for helping him get to where he is today. He hopes you enjoy the show!
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Sound Designer
LIAM MORRIS
Liam Morris is very excited, perhaps THE most excited member of Middletown. He is a junior at Highlands High school. This will be his 12th show and 7th time sound designing. He hopes you have a pretty chill day!
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Make-up Designer
ANNIE PERKINS
Annie is a junior at Highlands High. She is ecstatic to be makeup head for Middletown! She absolutely loves her cast family and has made great friends through this experience. She would like to thank Mr. Burgess for giving her such an opportunity. She would like to thank all participants for being fully committed. Lastly, she would like to thank her parents for the support they show and everyone who came to see the show.
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House Manager
GRACE REYNOLDS
Grace is a freshman here at Highlands, This is her third show! Her previous shows are Oliver! (house crew), Newsies (Set/Run crew), and now Middletown! She is very excited to be a house manager for the fall play. She hopes you enjoy the show!
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Film Stream Director
JULIANNA RUSS
Juli is a senior this year, and she is beyond excited to be serving as the first ever Film Stream Director for the fall play! Middletown is the thirteenth production she's been involved with here at Highlands. Some of her favorite past shows include Les Miserablés (Run Crew), The Drowsy Chaperone (Assistant Sound Designer/Sound Board Operator), and O Beautiful (Sound Designer). She is very proud of the cast and crew for working hard to make this production the best it can be! She would like to thank her dad for always supporting her. She would also like to thank the best producer and friend ever, Thaddy Sieverding, for being a rock in these uncharted waters. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!
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Film Stream Producer
THADDEUS SIEVERDING
Thaddy is a junior at HHS and is very excited to be Live Stream Producer for "Middletown". He is excited to be part of this untraditional medium not normally thought of being paired with live theater and be able to bring it to fruition. He would like to thank Mr. Burgess and hopes you enjoy the show!
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Assistant Set Deco Head
CAROLINE SLABY
Caroline is a sophomore and is thrilled to be an assistant set designer. In the past, she has been on crew for other shows like Secret Garden and Newsies. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support, and the directors for all their hard work.
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Asst. Costume and Make-up Designer
EMERSEN SLABY
Emersen is a sophmore and is thrilled to be an assistant costumes/makeup designer for Middletown. In the past Emersen has been on costume/makeup crew for Secret Garden and Newsies. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support and the directors for all their hard work.
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Costume/Make-up Run Crew
CAMPBELL SMITH
Campbell is super excited to be in her first high school production. She would like to thank her family for their endless support and everyone involved in the production. She hopes you enjoy the show!
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Lighting Designer, Camera Operator
MILES SOWER
Miles Sower is a Senior at Highlands High School. He is very exited to be part of Middletown as the Lighting Designer and a camera operator. He has been in several other plays and musicals as lighting designers, such as As You Like It, The Diary of Anne Frank, and The Secret Garden. He would like to thank his crew, family and especially his brother for getting him into theater. GO BIRDS!!
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Lights/Sound Crew
JACK STREET
This is Jack Streets second year of productions he has done Oliver so far and is very excited to widen his horizons with this new show
Assistant Set Deco Head
ANNALUCY SURREY
AnnaLucy is a sophomore at HHS and is super excited to be apart of the this production of Middletown! This is her third time being on crew and her first time being Assistant Set Deco Head. She would like to thank the entire cast and crew for helping create such an amazing show. She also would like to thank Mr. Burgess and Kyle for making this show possible and giving her this opportunity. She would finally like to thank her friends and family for always supporting her. She hopes you enjoy the show!
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Set Construction/Set Deco/Run Crew
BRAYDEN TAFT
Brayden is really excited to be a part of Middletown. He is apart of set deco and run crew. He loves to design and create things. Brayden was on set deco and run crew for James and the Giant Peach and Oliver. He loved his experiences so he signed up for Middletown. He hopes you love the show as much as he does.
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Set Construction/Set Deco/Run Crew
GRACE WALSH
Grace is a junior at Highlands High School who is excited to be apart of the production "Middletown." This is her second time on Set Deco. She would like to thank Mr. Burgess for the opportunity and the rest of her crew for all their hard work.
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Set Deco Head
EMILY WINTERS
Emily is a Junior at Highlands Highschool. She loves the shows and always has an amazing time. She has done set deco 3 times and this is her first time being a head of a crew! She loves her crew and especially Erica Kruse (her cohead) and Helen Halbaur (chief master carpenter). She loves theater so much and making new friends. She hopes that enjoy the show and the beautiful scenes!
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Props Designer
REBECCA WRIGHT
Rebecca is a Junior at HHS. It is her fourth year being a part of the crew. She has been in the HMS productions of Peter Pan, James and the Giant Peach, and Oliver, and the HHS productions of As You Like It, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and The Secret Garden. Outside of theatre, she enjoys spending time with her friends. This is her third show working with props. She had a lot of fun working with the other designer, Natalie Horton, the assistant designer, Jonah Listerman, and the rest of the crew. She hopes you enjoy this wonderful show!
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Costume/Make-up Run Crew
CHLOE ZEIT
Chloe is hyped to be on costumes crew for Middletown! She has been involved in theatre at Highlands since 6th grade and has previously been on costumes crew for Newsies this past summer. Chloe would like to give a huge thank you to Mr Burgess and the cast and crew for making this show possible. She has had an absolutely phenomenal time working on it and of course, she hopes you enjoy Highlands Theatre's production of Middletown!

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