Abby has a music education degree from Penn State University and teaches band, choir, and music classes. Her first experience playing in a pit was trombone for Les Miserables, and she’s loved musicals since! She is excited to conduct her first show and is proud of the hard work from her orchestra students. Outside of school, Abby enjoys running, reading, and camping. This past year has taught her to be flexible and to trust her students and colleagues.

Sarah Harris has a music education degree from Fresno State University as an oboist and vocalist. She has taught music and directed church music. Sarah has been a substitute teacher and accompanist in SVVSD for 18 years. Mead High School has been a second home, where creating music with students has brought great joy. This last year has shown her how important community is and that we are not designed to live in isolation! She has a husband and two daughters who love living and playing in Colorado.

(12) Emma’s favorite show at MHS was Almost, Maine. She enjoys painting, reading, and jewelry making. Outside of theatre, Emma plays the violin and works as a commission artist. This past year, Emma has become grateful for the time she has had to focus on herself, her friends, and her family.

(11) Rathan’s favorite production at MHS was The Drowsy Chaperone. He enjoys makeup, reading, and is on MHS’s cheer team. Over the past year, Rathan has come to appreciate normal life!

(11) Hayley’s favorite show at MHS was Radium Girls. She has also acted in Annie Jr., Alice in Wonderland Jr., Bugsy Malone Jr., and Cinderella Jr. She enjoys singing, playing the ukulele, and drawing in her free time. Hayley is a member of choir, NHS, and Posse. Hayley is grateful for her family because, through all of the highs and lows of the pandemic, they’ve been unconditionally loving and supportive.

(12) Kenna has worked in theatre in tech throughout high school and is the lighting designer for this show. She works hard to perfect the design and graciously teaches others the craft. Kenna's favorite show was The Drowsy Chaperone. She participates in Cross Country and Golf. Kenna is also the recipient of the Boettcher Foundation Scholarship!

Jacob is working primarily with film on this production. He has participated in both theatre and tech at MHS and his favorite show was Radium Girls. He also participates in archery and golf.

Lauren has been playing the trombone for five years. She also has participated in marching band, symphonic band, advanced Jazz, LIFE band.

(11) Daniela had been playing the violin for six years, and this is the first show she has played in at MHS.

(12) Anna has been playing Viola for five years.

(11) This is Levi's sixth year playing violin.

(12) Jackson has been playing the trumpet for six years. He played in The Drowsy Chaperone in 2019.

(12) Sam has been playing the French horn for eight years, and has been playing for MHS since last year.

(11) This is Alyssa's first musical. She is a part of symphonic band, marching band, and Dixie Band last year.

(12) This is Emily's first musical pit experience. She has been playing the flute for seven years.

(8) This is Josh's first musical pit experience. He has been playing the double bass for three years.

(10) Natalie has been playing flute for five and a half years. This is her first experience playing in a musical orchestra pit.

(11) Mackenzie has been playing clarinet in band for six years. She has also played in marching band for three years.

(12) Gavin has been playing trumpet for 9 years and is a part of Jazz Band and Symphonic Band.

(12) Ashleigh has been playing cello for 6 years. She was a part of the pit for last year's canceled show and is looking forward to performing this year!

(11) Mason participated in the pit for The Drowsy Chaperone and for Beauty and the Beast. He has been playing music for 9 years!

(10) Kaden has been playing for five years. This is his first time playing for a musical!