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WHO’S WHO WHO’S WHO

JACK EXLINE JACK SCOTT, THESPIAN SOPHIA GIORDANO PERFORMING ARTS KID 1, THESPIAN
Jack, a sophomore, is honored to be a part of this year’s musical portraying Sophia, a sophomore, is thrilled to be in this year’s production of High School
Jack Scott. Some of Jack’s favorite past musicals and roles include Pine- Musical: On Stage! Before joining the PR musicals, Sophia participated in
Richland High School’s The Addams Family (Pugsley Addams), Pine-Richland numerous musicals with Jeter Backyard Theater. Some of her favorite roles
Middle School’s Footloose (Reverend Shaw), and Once Upon A Mattress (Prince include Ariel in PR Middle School’s production of Footloose, Grace Farrell
Dauntless). Jack is also an officer in French Club, a member of Peer2Peer, (Annie), and the Cat in the Hat (Seussical). Outside of the musical, Sophia is a
and a sophomore choir representative. He would like to thank the cast and member of Chamber Singers and Rambunctious. Sophia would like to thank
crew, as well as Ms. Sarah, Ms. Christy, Miss Marcie and Mrs. Morrissey. her teachers and past directors, Robin Elrod, Susan Young, Keely Singer,
Lee Rickard, Heather Flora and Christie Jeter for always supporting her and
being amazing teachers. Sophia is also thankful for the love and support of
her family and friends, and is grateful to all who made this musical possible.

TYLER FLEMING DECATHLON MODERATOR, JOCK MARCELO GONZALEZ-SANCHEZ KARAOKE HOST, SKATER
Tyler is a junior at Pine-Richland and is in his third year in the musical. Marcelo, a sophomore, is thrilled to be a part of High School Musical: On Stage!
His extracurricular activities include National Honor Society and Spanish as a skater and the MC. He was part of the cast of The Addams Family last
Club. He also plays the saxophone in the Pine-Richland Marching Band and year and performed in Footloose in middle school. Before joining the Pine-
partakes in AP classes. Tyler loves hanging out with his family and friends and Richland musicals, he was in Hairspray as Corny Collins in his hometown
is looking forward to having fun in the musical. He is very excited that he has of Monterrey, Mexico. He also participated in the Shakespeare competition
a speaking role for the first time, and he looks forward to being a senior. He during his freshman year and was in plays as part of his acting and directing
can’t wait to see how the musical turns out! classes. Marcelo is thankful for the love and support of his family and friends.

MERCEDES FOSTER RIPPER, SKATER SAMANTHA GRUBER BRAINIAC
Mercedes Foster is thrilled to be participating in her 3rd musical with Pine- Samantha Gruber, a senior, is excited to be part of her first Pine-Richland
Richland as Ripper. Mercedes has been doing musical theater since she was musical! She is secretary of the choi and has been playing flute and piccolo
5 years old. Some of her favorite roles including Fiona in Shrek The Musical with the PR Marching Band for the past 4 years. Samantha is also involved
Jr, Sylvia in All Shook Up, and an ancestor in The Addams Family. She would like in Rambunctious and a yearly musical through her youth group. Samantha
to thank all the directors and creative team of High School Musical for all the thanks the cast, crew, and directors for an amazing first experience!
hard work they put into the show.

GINA GIORDANO PERFORMING ARTS KID 2, THESPIAN TRISHA HOLMES SHARPAY, THESPIAN
Gina, a sophomore, is delighted to be part of the cast of High School Trisha is excited to be in High School Musical: On Stage! Her prior theater
Musical: On Stage! Before joining the PR musicals, Gina performed in many credits include: Pittsburgh CLO: Peter Pan (Jane), Grease, Gypsy, Comtra
productions with Jeter Backyard Theater. Her favorite roles include Mary Theatre: Frozen Jr. (Anna), Shrek TYA (Fiona), Heritage Players: The Secret
Poppins (Mary Poppins), Miss Hannigan (Annie), and The Cat in the Hat Garden (Mary Lennox), Into the Woods (Little Red). In PR productions, she
(Seussical). Gina also played the role of Vi in Pine-Richland Middle School’s played Winnifred (Once Upon a Mattress Jr.), Molly (Peter and the Starcatcher),
production of Footloose. In addition to musical theater and performing, Gina and a Cabaret Girl (Guys and Dolls). Trisha performed as an emerging artist at
is part of Chamber Singers and Rambunctious. Gina would like to thank her Mariposa Theatre Cabaret d and won NATS for musical theater and classical
teachers and past directors, Robin Elrod, Keely Singer, Susan Young, Christie voice. She was a member of the North Star Kids Performance Troupe and
Jeter, Lee Rickard, and Heather Flora for their inspiration and support. has trained at CLO Academy for 11 years. She is a junior Medallion Ball
Gina would also like to thank Ms. Sarah, Miss Marcie, Ms. Christy, Mrs. candidate and cantors at Saints Martha and Mary Parish. Trisha thanks her
Morrissey, and Ms. Kavanagh for their support and for making this musical possible. Finally, Gina is mentors Patty, Molly, Annie, Thom, and Kevin as well as Ms. Krushinski, Mrs. Morrissey, Ms. Christy,
extremely grateful for the love and support of her family and friends. Miss Marcie, and the wonderful cast and crew!
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