Annie Cast

Shelby Benson is in 5th grade and joined drama because she wanted to try something new that make use of her love of singing and dancing. Fun Fact: She’s participated in cheerleading for 6 years.

Alayna Buckley, a sophomore, joined drama, because she loves performing on stage and wanted to be a part of something big. Fun Fact: She can play the saxophone and the guitar.

David Bui, a junior, joined drama, because he wanted to have this experience before leaving high school. He did not want to regret not doing it. Fun Fact: He was the field commander for the high school’s Band of Gold.

Lilee Byers is in 7th grade at Thomas Ewing Jr. High. She joined drama, because she has always loved dancing and singing. She started dancing when she was 5. Fun Fact: she did River Dance for 3 years.

Ella Collison, a senior, joined drama because of her love for singing and acting. She’s been in 7 shows at LHS and OUL. Fun Fact: Ella is currently balancing her time playing three instruments: the piano, guitar and ukulele.

Jayna Criser is a 6th grader at General Sherman Jr. High School. She’s in the school band and plays the clarinet and piano. Jayna enjoys art, music, and dance. Fun Fact: She is a huge Hamilton fan.

Josalyn Crumet, a freshman, joined drama to try something new. Fun Fact: She is actually a really nice person to everyone.

Garen Feisel, a freshman, always wanted to do drama but never had the time to do it outside school and sports. Fun Fact: He knows how to play multiple instruments.

Emily French, a sophomore, is her 2nd year with drama and has been in 3 shows. She joined because she loved theater and it seemed like fun. Fun Fact: She’s been in choir since 7th grade.

Trishelle Heck, a 7th grader, joined drama because she wanted to try something different. She’s been in dance for 9 years. Fun Fact: Tap is her favorite.

Laurel Heetland is excited, combining her passions for music, drama, and dance. She sings with the Lancaster-Fairfield Youth Choir, has been dancing for 6 years, and has 3 years of gymnastics experience. Fun Fact: She plays Irish fiddle and wishes her parents would let her drink even more coffee than she does already.

Evelyn Hill, an 8th grader, chose to participate in drama after enjoying performing in community theater performances. Fun Fact: She enjoys doing anything that involves science.

Avery Hullinger, a sophomore, joined drama to meet new people, experience new things, make memories, and possibly have a career in the performing arts. Fun Fact: Avery has been dancing for 13 years.

Malina Hunt, a senior, has participated in two other musical productions. She joined drama, because she enjoys the music and experience. Her performance is dedicated to the memory of her long time choral director and mentor, Andrew Brown. Fun Fact: She has summited the highest mountain on Maui (by car).

Allie Jurecki, a sophomore, loves to sing, act, and dance. She’s made new friends with her drama family. She’s played soccer for 10 years and has played for LHS for 2 years. Fun Fact: She loves to travel around the world.

Benjamin Jurecki, a senior, has worked on this production of Annie as Cast and Set Crew. Fun Fact: He can play many instruments:Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Piano, Guitar, Saxmonica, Otomatone, and Kalimba!

Miley Kemp, a 6th grader at General Sherman, has been dancing for 7. She joined drama because she wanted to make her debut. Miley spends a lot of time at the dance studio. Fun Fact: Miley is extremely grateful to her family for their continued support.

Madelyne Kinser, a 4th grader, joined drama, because she loves to sing and act and wanted the opportunity to do that on stage. Fun Fact: She loves to paint.

Skye Knuutila, a freshman, joined drama, because she loves to sing and act. She’s the oldest of 6 children. Fun Fact: She wants to be a storm-chaser.

Deryn Kraner, a junior is in her 10th show. She joined drama because she loved to dance, but now being a Musical Theatre actress has become her career goal. Deryn thanks her family and friends for all of their love and support through the years. Fun Fact: She’s in her 14th year of dance

Rhyse Kraner, a 6th grader, is her 5th show. She competes with TNT Dance Team and has performed with several theatre companies around central Ohio. Fun Fact: Rhyse has her own bracelet making business.

Alec Lamascola, a sophomore joined drama to make more friends and because he loves to perform. He was in many productions in Wagnalls Theater and was in a movie, Acts of God. Fun Fact: He believes Avery and Josalyn do indeed have a favorite person in the drama club: Alec Lamascola. He also plays the part of a Cabinet Member and is a part of the Ensemble.

Will Loudon’s began acting at 8 years old but joined drama this year at LHS. Will would like to thank his family for their continued support and encouragement. Fun Fact: He sings weekly with his church choir and participates in the LHS Men's Chorus and the Chamber Choir.

Charlee McKisson is in 6th grade. She joined drama because she loves dancing and has been dancing since age 4. She’s a member of the TNT dance team. Fun Fact: She loves to play volleyball.

Laura Overby, a sophomore is in her 5th show. She loves theatre and wants to make it her profession one day. Fun Fact: She attempts to sing upside down once in a while.

Emily Thevenin is in 6th grade and wanted to join drama because it seems like a fun activity though this is her first experiences with it. Fun Fact: She’s a competitive dancer at Susan Tap n Toe (TNT).

Madison West, a freshman joined due to her interests in acting and musical theatre. Fun Fact: Madison has not "Juju on that Beat" in 2 years. She's also in the Ensemble.