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WHO’S WHO WHO’S WHO
HAILEY RIHN FILMING DIRECTOR
Hailey, a senior, is excited to be participating in her fourth Pine-Richland
musical. Hailey has been involved with the crew since middle school, first
on the run crew (Annie) and then as stage manager (The Lion King Jr.). Hailey
continues to mentor the middle school crew and has assisted with their
productions of Once Upon a Mattress, Footloose Jr. and Suessical Jr. As a freshman
and sophomore, Hailey was an assistant student director for Oklahoma and
Guys and Dolls. As a junior, Hailey was an assistant stage manager for The
Addams Family. Hailey has also been involved with the Pine-Richland High
School fall plays (Alice in Wonderland and Peter and the Starcatcher). In addition
to all of these productions, Hailey is a member of the Pine-Richland Ski and
Board Club and the National Honor Society. Hailey would like to thank her
family, teachers and friends for their continued support. and her voice teacher, Dixie Weidl, for their support throughout high school. Olivia will be attending the
University of Michigan in Ann Arbor this fall.
JAKE ROMEO RYAN, THESPIAN
Jake, a senior, is excited to be playing the role of Ryan Evans in this year’s
High School Musical: On Stage! production. Jake has been in musicals ever since
second grade and now cherishes his last year performing for Pine-Richland.
He began with Oklahoma! as a freshman, then on to Guys and Dolls, then The
Addams Family, and is finishing with High School Musical: On Stage! Before doing
school-affiliated productions, Jake got his start at Act One. Some of his roles
include Thing One, Benjamin, The Cat, Mr. Bucket, Drake, and many more. He
would like to give a big shout out to Mrs. C, the director of Act One, for always
believing in him and pushing him to do his best. His friends and family are big
supporters as well, and it means the world to him. Jake is thankful to everyone
involved in this production, and hopes the show is enjoyed by all!
XIMENA SANCHEZ CHEERLEADER
Ximena Sanchez is a senior who has participated in Oklahoma!, Guys and Dolls,
and The Addams Family. She has been part of the musical program since 8
th
grade. She’s extremely thankful to the directing team for making her high
school experience so enjoyable.
AVA SCIULLI CYNDRA, THESPIAN
Ava Sciulli is ecstatic to play Cyndra, a thespian, in her third PR production,
High School Musical: On Stage! Some of her favorite roles include the Witch
(Into the Woods), Andrea Deveraux (Once on this Island), and Mrs. Mayor
(Seussical). Other shows include Annie, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast,
Oklahoma!, and Guys and Dolls. Throughout her high school career, she has
been involved in Concert Choir, the Junior Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh,
Peer2Peer, and Key Club. She also trained at Wexford Acting Studio for three
years and has studied voice for five and a half years. After high school, she
plans to attend Duquesne University to study music technology. Ava would
like to thank her parents, the directing team, and her vocal coach, Jaquelynn
Ware, for their support and encouragement. But more importantly, she would like to remind everyone
that “we’re all in this together.” women’s lacrosse team, and hopefully join one of the theatre or a cappella clubs.
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OLIVIA SCULLION TAYLOR, BRAINIAC
Olivia, a senior, is thrilled to be playing the role of Taylor McKessie. This is
Olivia’s fourth Pine-Richland High School musical, as she played the role of
The Courtesan (The Addams Family) and was in Guys and Dolls and Oklahoma!
Outside of musical theater, Olivia is class treasurer, secretary of Model
United Nations, chair of Mini Thon, and a member of the National Honor
Society. Olivia has been performing in musical theater since grade school in
addition to 11 years as a dancer. Olivia would like to thank Ms. Sarah, Ms.
Christy, Miss Marcie, Mrs. Morrissey, and fellow cast and crew members for
their hard work throughout the past several months, so that there could be a
show this year despite the pandemic. She would also like to thank her family
ANNA STARESINIC BRAINIAC
Anna Staresinic, a senior, is thrilled to be part of her first high school musical.
She is vice president of the National Honor Society, co-president of SPIRE
Club, a member of the PR soccer and track teams, and plays the violin for
the orchestra. She is grateful to the cast and crew for making this fun and
amazing experience happen.
KYLE STEPHENSON PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Kyle, a senior, is the student producer of this year’s production and is excited
to be involved for his fourth year in the high school musical. He started in
seventh grade as part of the Pine-Richland Middle School sound crew. In high
school, he has served as both house manager and assistant producer. Outside
of musical, Kyle is a member of the Pine-Richland Ski and Board Club,
ultimate frisbee, Jazz Band, and the Pine-Richland Marching Band. Kyle
plans to attend the University of Wisconsin to study computer engineering
and try out for the marching band. Kyle’s favorite color is maroon.
ABBIE TURNER MS. DARBUS
Abbie, a senior, is delighted to be playing the role of Mrs. Darbus in this
year’s production of High School Musical: On Stage! She has participated in
Pine-Richland High School musicals since freshman year and is thankful to
have the opportunity to perform in her final show, especially during these
unprecedented times. Outside of musical, Abbie is the choir vice president,
plays on the varsity girls lacrosse team, and is a member of the Women’s
Ensemble, National Honor Society, and Key Club. Abbie would like to thank
her parents for their endless support. She would also like to thank the whole
production team for their guidance and encouragement, and give a special
thanks to Mrs. Morrissey for supporting her and helping with scheduling.
Abbie plans to attend Swarthmore College, double major in engineering and chemistry, play on the
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