Catch Me If You Can Cast

Jason Schmidt (Frank Abagnale Jr)
Jason will be a senior at John Hersey High School. He has previously been in one show at JHHS and one show with D214. Jason would like to thank his parents, sisters and God.
Henry Allan (Carl Hanratty)
Henry recently graduated from Buffalo Grove High School, where he appeared in 13 shows. This is fourth D214 show. He would like to thank the production team, his family, and his friends, with a shout out to Kayce Drevline for her constant support.
Trevor North (Frank Abagnale Sr)
Trevor recently graduated from Buffalo Grove High School. This is his fourth D214 show. He would like to thank his family, Ms. Wells, and the whole creative team at D214 for every opportunity they’ve provided.
Maddie Kerr (Paula Abagnale)
Maddie will be a senior at Rolling Meadows High School, where she has been in productions of Legally Blonde (Enid Hoops), Evita (Eva Perón), and Cats (Jellylorum). This is her second D214 show, as she was also involved in last year’s production of The Wedding Singer. She would like to thank her family for all their support.
Katie Jordan (Brenda Strong)
Katie will be a senior at Prospect High School. She has previously been in School of Rock (Summer), Big Fish (Alabama Lamb), and 9 to 5 (Doralee) at PHS, and The Wedding Singer (Holly) with D214. Katie would like to thank her parents, JMo, Colella, Ari, Miguel, and Alex Lasky for being so supportive and helping make such an amazing performance. Most importantly, she would also like to thank Julia for doing everything for her.
Claire Glennon (Carol Strong)
Claire recently graduated from Elk Grove High School. She has previously been in two D214 shows and participated in theater all four years at EGHS. Claire would like to thank all of her directors at EGHS, Sarah Catt, Miguel Sanchez, Chuck Cavazos, Bonnie Kale, Joe Wolfe, all the people involved in the D214 Musical for giving me an opportunity like this, and her family for always being so supportive.
Emmett Knee (Roger Strong)
Emmett will be a senior at Prospect High School, where he has been in productions of Trail to Oregon, Big Fish, Rose and the Rime, and 9 to 5. This is his first D214 show. He would like to thank his parents, Ella, and Chach, as well as all the people involved in this show for being so supportive and fun to work with.
Maggie Muglia (Cheryl Ann)
Maggie recently graduated from John Hersey High School. At Hersey, she participated in Mary Poppins, Pippin, Almost Maine, High School Musical 1 & 2, Shrek, and A Piece of My Heart. Maggie would like to thank her amazing, crazy family for supporting her through all these years.
Abby Escutia (Ensemble)
Abby will be a junior at Wheeling High School, where she has been in a production of A Chorus Line. She would like to that her parents for always supporting her and Mr. Colella for pushing her to try new things.
Alex Lasky (Motel Manager/Ensemble)
Alex will be a junior at Prospect High School. He has previously been in The Wedding Singer with D214, and Shrek, The Butler Did It, Big Fish, Rose and the Rime, Comedy Sportz, and 9 to 5 at PHS. Alex would like to thank JMo, Colella, Ari, and everyone else on the directing team, and his family and friends. Most importantly, Katie Jordan, for being his rock throughout the summer.
Allison Skiple (Ensemble)
Allison will be a senior at Elk Grove High School, where she has been in productions of Once on This Island, Seussical, and Aida. This is her second D214 show. She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her.
Amber Bretana (Ensemble)
Amber will be a senior at Elk Grove High School, where she has been in productions of Once on This Island, Seussical, and Aida. She would like to thank her mom, her boyfriend Alex, and Allie Skiple.
Bobby Calzaretta (Jack Barnes/Ben Casey/Ensemble)
Bobby will be a senior at Rolling Meadows High School. This is his third show with D214.
Caroline Sandberg (Ensemble)
Caroline will be a senior at Prospect High School. She has previously been in five shows at PHS and this is her first district show. Caroline would like to thank her family, best friend, and the amazing cast and crew.
CJ Puga (Ensemble)
CJ will be a senior at Buffalo Grove High School. He has been involved in four shows including Les Miserable, Spamalot, and Sweeney Todd. He would like to thank Mr. Calella, JMo, and Ari.
Colin Burnett (Nerd/Ensemble)
Colin will be a sophomore at Rolling Meadows High School. He has previously been in five shows within the district. Colin would like to thanks his family and friends.
Delia Langefeld (Ben Casey Intern/Ensemble)
Delia will be a senior at Prospect High School. She is ecstatic to be in her third district show after Guys and Dolls and The Wedding Singer. Delia would like to thank JMo, Colella, Ari, Miguel, and Mr. B for their endless energy and wisdom. Also, special thanks to her family for being wonderful people.
Denis Vorobyev (Agent Branton/Ensemble)
Denis recently graduated from Wheeling High School. This is his 11th show with D214. He would like to thank his parents, Nick Falco, Mr. Colella, Miguel, Ari, JMo, Mr. B, and all of his supportive friends.
Ellie Muglia (Ensemble)
Ellie will be a sophomore at John Hersey High School. She is so excited to participate in the 2018 district musical. Working with so many talented high schoolers and adults was an honor. Ellie would like to thank her parents for being so supportive throughout this production.
Fernando Moreno (Jock/Ensemble)
Fernando will be a senior at Wheeling High School. This is Fernando's first show with D214! He would like to thank Colella and Ari.
Grace Carroll (Bankteller (Diane)/Ensemble)
Grace will be a senior at Rolling Meadows High School, where she participated in shows for the past three years. This is her third D214 show. She would like to thank all of her directors, friends, and family.
Isabelle Markworth (Ensemble)
Isabelle recently graduated from John Hersey High School. This is her sixth show with D214. She would like to thank her lovely parents and family for always pushing her to do what she loves.
Jenefer Joby (Ensemble)
Jenefer will be a senior at John Hersey High School. She has previously been in Pippin, High School Musical 1 & 2, and Shrek at JHHS. Jenefer would like to thank her parents for supporting her and always coming to her shows.
Joaquin Herin (Agent Dollar/Doctor Wanamaker/Ensemble)
Joaquin recently graduated Wheeling High School. He has been involved in Guys and Dolls, In the Heights, The Wedding Singer, A Chorus Line, and Catch Me If You Can. He would like to thank his family and friends, his squad, and the staff for providing all these amazing experiences.
Julie Fiore (Ensemble)
Julie recently graduated from Wheeling High School. She previously participated in three shows at Wheeling. Julie would like to thank Mr. Colella and the whole summer musical team for this opportunity.
Kayce Drevline (Judge/Ensemble)
Kayce will be a senior at Buffalo Grove High School, where she has participated in six shows. This is her second D214 show. She would like to thank the production team, her family, and her friends, with a shout out to Henry Allan for his constant support.
Kazu Quigly (Tailor/Ensemble)
Kazu is going to be a sophomore at Wheeling High School. He has previously appeared as Bobby Mills in a Chorus Line at WHS and is excited to be a part of Catch Me If You Can. Kazu would like to all the directors of the show for such a great experience and his friends and family for always supporting him.
Kim Smedinghoff (Ensemble)
Kim will be a sophomore at Buffalo Grove High School. She previously participated in Comedy Sportz and Les Miserables at BGHS. Kim would like to thank her mom and grandma for always being loving and supportive, and her dad who is no longer with us, but is always in her heart and drives her to succeed.
Lexi Litardo (Ensemble)
Lexi is going to be a senior at John Hersey High School. She has been in Guys and Dolls, High Musical 1 and 2, and Catch Me If You Can. She would like to thank the cast and directors for being so much fun to work with and for putting on such a great show.
Lily Shane (Betty/Ensemble)
Lily will be a senior at Buffalo Grove High School. She has previously been in nine shows at BGHS and this is her second district show. Lily would like to thank her friends, directors and family for their support.
Maddie Morrison (Ensemble)
Maddie will be a Junior at Buffalo Grove High School. She has been in two shows at BG. She would like to thank her family, friends, and the directors.
Maddie Pickering (Intern 2/Ensemble)
Maddie will be a senior at Buffalo Grove High School. She is so excited to be in her second district show! She would like to thank Mr. Colella, JMo, and Aro for making this her favorite part of summer and her parents for getting her to Forest View everyday.
Megan Derbick (Ensemble)
Megan will be a junior at John Hersey High School, where she has participated in shows since her freshman year. This is her first D214 show. She would like to thank her family for always supporting her, and the JHHS drama and choir departments for their help in shaping her confidence and love for the theater.
Megan McLaughlin (Principal/Ensemble)
Megan recently graduated from Prospect High School. She has previously been in 13 shows at PHS, most notably School of Rock (Marcy), Big Fish (Witch), and 9 to 5 (Judy) and this is her fourth and final district musical. Megan would like to thank her parents for their continued support. She would also like to thank JMo, Colella, Mr. Carroll, Mr. B, Mama Mo, Doylie, and Miguel for giving her and her friends this opportunity for a fun summer.
Natalie Wozny (Ensemble)
Natalie will be a sophomore at John Hersey High School. This is her first district show and it has been great. Natalie would like to thank her mom.
Nathalie Santiago (Ensemble)
Nathalie will be a senior at Wheeling High School, where she has been in productions of Hairspray, In The Heights, and A Chorus Line. This is her first D214 show. She would like to thank Mr. C for all of the opportunities he gives her and JMo for allowing her to be involved in the summer musical this year.
Nathan Hernandez (Ensemble)
Nathan will be a senior at Buffalo Grove High School. He would like to thank Mr. Colella, JMo, and Ari.
Nicole Gonzalez (Ensemble)
Nicole will be a sophomore at Wheeling High School. She has previously been a part of two shows at WHS. She would like to thank Mr. Colella, her parents, Sarah M, and everyone involved.
Nicole Mackowski (Ensemble)
Nicole recently graduated from Prospect High School. Along with productions of School of Rock, Big Fish, 9 to 5, and Guys and Dolls, this will be her fifth show with D214. She would like to thank JMo, Colella, Ari, Miguel, Mr. B, Doylie, and Mr. Carol.
Nikolina Nava (Ensemble)
Nikolina will be a junior at Prospect High School. She has previously been in five shows with PHS and D214. Niko would like to thank her Mom and Dad, JMo, Colella, Ari, Miguel, Mr. B, Mr. Carrol, Doylie, and Charlotte.
Olivia Cano (Intern 1/Nurse/Ensemble)
Olivia will be a senior at John Hersey High School. She has previously been in 10 shows with JHHS and the district. Olivia would like to thank her vocal teaching for always pushing her to audition for any and everything.
Patrick Tworek (Pan Am Executive/Atlanta Doctor/Ensemble)
Patrick recently graduated from Prospect High School. He has previously been in 9 to 5 at PHS. Patrick would like to thank his family and best friend for their support.
Sarah Meierdicks (Ensemble)
Sarah will be a senior at Wheeling High School. She has previously been in three shows at WHS and this will be her second summer musical. Sarah would like to thank her parents and Mr. Colella.
Sofia Nava (Ensemble)
Sofia recently graduated from Prospect High School. She has previously been in three shows at PHS and this is her third show with the district. Sofia would like to thank her family and friends.
Sophia Konstantinou (Ensemble)
Sophia will be a junior at Prospect High School. This is her seventh show with D214. She would like to thank her family, the cast, the crew, and the directors.
Stephanie Mayer (Ensemble)
Stephanie will be a sophomore at Wheeling High School, where she has been in a production of A Chorus Line. She would like to thank her parents and friends for their support and love.
Will Brice (Agent Cod/Ensemble)
Will is going to be a junior at Rolling Meadows High School. This is his seventh show with D214. He would like to thank his family, JMo, Ari, Colella, Miguel, and everyone else involved in the show.