Junior (11th Grade) She has enjoyed participating in the theater department since her freshman year in the casts of Pippin, Antigone, Frogs, and MOBS XXII & XXIII. Her favorite roles have been as Jane in Mary Poppins and Daisy in The Great Gatsby. She would like to give a special thank you to her family for supporting and encouraging her in all her endeavors.

Junior (11th grade) Samantha was in costume and prop crew during her freshman year, and was promoted to the stage manager during her sophomore year. She is in student council, fashion club and the National Honors Society. This year she is helping out through tech in the North Kansas City High School Miscast. She would like to thank her friends and family especially her step-dad Alan who makes set pieces.

Lauren (11th Grade) has participated in theatre for almost five years- how time flies by! Lauren was introduced to theatre by a friend in middle school, and participated as prop crew in Into the Woods Jr.. Since then, Lauren branched out into all aspects of theatre- many types of crews, acting, and directing. In this show, Lauren designed and set up the lights. Lauren loves theatre, and would encourage anyone considering to try it- even if it’s just for one show!

Sophomore (10th Grade)10th grade Caitlin as been in the Starlight Stars of Tomorrow, She was in the ensemble of Mary Poppins last year. In middle school she participated in competition drama. Other than theatre, she participates in art and choir.

Senior (12th Grade) Sound for Hairspray, Peter and the Starcatcher, Pippin, Mary Poppins, The Great Gatsby Acted in MOBS XXII

Laken K. Castro (11th Grade) at NKCHS. She was in running crew for MOBS 2019, worked in Props for Pippin and Antigone & Frogs, she then became head of props for The Great Gatsby, Mary Poppins, and MOBS 2020. She is academic with a 4.0 GPA. She would like to thank Noah Croom for introducing her to Theatre, Samantha Driggers for driving her to theatre rehearsals every day in Junior Year, and Marianna Flores for making her laugh every day.

Abbi Parks (12th Grade) has been designing graphics for NTA for four years now. Participating in productions of Hairspray, Peter and the Star Catcher, Pippin, Frogs & Antigone, Mary Poppins, The Great Gatsby, and One Acts all four years of high school. She is excited to be able to help pioneer virtual based theatre productions in this time of uncertainty. She is proud of the directors, cast, and crew for overcoming so much, and she hopes you can find joy and inspiration in this heartfelt production!