Eden Marie Abramowicz, currently a senior at Milton High School, has been actively involved in theatre since birth, working on productions such as And They Dance Real Slow in Jackson, High School Musical, and The Anatomy of Grey, and serving as president for Milton’s Thespians.  Eden has devoted her life to the theatre arts and looks forward to her future in performing.  She would like to thank her family, friends, and Mrs. Denney for all of the support they have given her.  Enjoy the show!  Peace and Love.

Victoria Arasi has loved being a part of Milton Theatre since freshman year, and is excited to be in Footloose.  She has been in the 2006-2007 winter and spring showcases, last year's High School Musical, and Advanced Drama 1’s show, The Unusual Suspects, in which she had a lead role.  She also worked on the set crew for Anatomy of Gray.  Victoria gives special thanks to Mrs. Denney, her family, and friends for their support!

Alyssa Beccar is a freshman at Milton.  In her first year, she has taken Drama I and loved it!  She played Blue from Blue’s Clues in the winter showcase, which was her first real play.  Footloose is Alyssa’s first big production of any kind, and she is SO excited to be a part of it.  Alyssa credits everything she learned to Aaron Kaplan, who directed third period’s showcase piece!

Alec Bekkers is a freshman at Milton.  He enjoys theatre greatly, and wishes to be a part of every show Milton has to offer.  Everything Alec knows about acting has been taught to him by Mrs. Denny, Aaron Kaplan, and Addie Goode.  He is very excited to have a part in Footloose, and looks forward to three more theatre-filled years.

Olivia Benish is a junior at Milton High School.  She has been involved with various shows at Milton, including helping to stage manage the winning And They Dance Real Slow in Jackson.  In addition, she was an ensemble member of High School Musical, and played the role of Mrs. Baker in Butterflies Are Free.  Olivia is looking forward to becoming a more developed actor.  She would like to thank her loved ones, family, and Mrs. Denney for helping her along!

Shane Bizzell is 17 years old and a senior this year at Milton.  He has been involved in theatre only a short time but fell in love with it after playing Zeke in last year’s production of High School Musical and joining Improv Troupe this year.  Shane would like to thank his family and friends for their love and support, Mrs. Denney for believing in him, and his fellow Thespians for being so awesome!

Veronica Burson has been actively involved in theatre here at MHS. She is currently taking Drama II with her favorite teacher, Mrs. Denney. she is also involved in the Thespian Society. You may have seen her in the Winter Showcase last semester. Special thanks to her parents and grandparents.

Sally Callahan

Anna Caudle is a freshman at Milton and thrilled to be in the cast of Footloose.  Anna has enjoyed performing for many years in ACT 1 Community Theater, AES, and Northwestern productions.  Some of her favorite roles include Gretl in The Sound of Music, Dorothy in The Land of Oz, Gertie in Oklahoma!, and Goldilocks in Goldilocks on Trial.  She looks forward to more performances at Milton and aspires to continue acting after high school.

Nathan Cowling is a junior at Milton, and has been actively involved in Milton Theatre since his freshman year.  Nathan was previously seen in the ensemble-dramedy Everything I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten; he played the part of Alan in High School Musical, and he directed and played the part of Sal in The Unusual Suspects.  He is thrilled to be working on Footloose, and would like to thank everyone for their support.

Taylor Dixon

Mika Estrin

Christien Fadler has always loved performing and is enjoying being a part of Milton drama.  Footloose is Christien’s first production with Milton.  When not on stage, you can find him hanging with friends, running sound for the Splash Theatre at Stonecreek, or wrestling for Milton.  He would like to thank Mrs. Denney and his wrestling coaches for working with his schedule, and his amazing family, who are his biggest fans.  Don’t ever change.

Katie Fadler has found her new love, Milton Drama.  For her, life is a stage.  Footloose is Katie’s first production with Milton.  When not on stage, you can find her cheering for Milton’s varsity football & competition squads, or coaching her special needs team.  She’d like to thank Mrs. Denney and the cast for making her feel welcome, her friends, Bella & Lew, who are always there for her, and her awesome family. 

Alexis Farmer is a sophomore and hopes to continue her theatre journey throughout high school.  Her favorite shows to be in include And They Dance Real Slow in Jackson, Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Disney's High School Musical, and Anatomy of Gray.  She is excited to be a part of Footloose and working with such an astonishing cast.  She would like to give thanks to God, Mrs. Denney, her family, friends, and small group leaders.

Sarah Flanagan is a junior who is actively involved in Milton Theatre.  Last year, she was an ensemble member of the school's production of High School Musical, and the year before she was a featured dancer during the show Oklahoma!.  She looks forward to continuing her interest in drama during her senior year and would like to thank her family and friends for their support.

Sophie Frankham-Smith is a freshman at Milton High School.  This is her first major production at Milton.  She also was seen in the Winter Showcase.  She is very excited to be a part of Footloose.  Sophie can't wait for more opportunities here and more shows to come.  She would like to thank her friends and family for all their support, and Mrs. Denney for everything!  Hope you enjoy the show!

Joseph Freeman recently took Drama I as a way to fill a hole in his schedule, but quickly realized that theatre is probably the coolest thing ever.  Joseph is excited about playing such a fun character with such a hilarious name, and can't wait to find this Footloose program in his basement many, many years from now.

Corinne Geisel is a junior at Milton.  She has been involved in theatre since her freshman year.  She would like to thank all of her friends and family for being there when she needed rides.  And food.  And money.  And love ]:

Jaclyn Goldfuss

Meghan Gordon

Rachel Halverson is a sophomore at Milton High School, and has been involved in theatre since freshman year.  She is really excited to be a part of Footloose.  She would like to thank her friends and family!

Micah Hardin

Jody Hirschi is a sophomore at Milton, and has actively participated in theater since the start of freshman year.  He is very excited to be a part of Footloose, and is very thankful to Ms. Denny for giving him this opportunity.  Special thanks to his friends as well as his parents, siblings, and class.

William Hutchens has been performing since the 4th grade and actively involved in theatre for more than three years. William loves to sing and dance and has played the piano for more than seven years. Special thanks to his parents for all their time and commitment towards these endeavors.

Matt Jimmerson

Madi Jones, a freshman, is thrilled to be in her first Milton musical.  Madi has been performing on stage since age 3, and enjoys all aspects of the theater:  acting, writing, and tech.  She is a member of the Thespian Society and a part of Milton’s Improvisational Team.  Madi has played Ado Annie in Oklahoma!, Martha in Ducktails and Bobbysocks, and Dorothy in Happily Ever After.  She hopes you enjoy the show!

Andrea Kahr

Aaron Kaplan is thrilled to be involved in such an amazing production as Footloose for his final musical at Milton.  He has appeared in numerous shows at Milton, including Disney’s High School Musical, and the award-winning Anatomy of Gray.  Aaron would like to thank his friends and family for their support and love.  Also, special thanks to Mrs. Denny who has become like a second mother to him over the past three years.  Shalom!

Drew Kealey

Heather Keefe has studied dance for 13 years and piano for 8.  She is a member of RISPA's Company and teaches ballet.  Heather has won numerous awards for dance, including Access Broadway's top scoring soloist.  She was a member of MHS dance team, choreographed routines, and designed the T-shirt.  She also was a GHP finalist.  She is thrilled to have made so many talented and dedicated new friends.  Jillian and Ms. Denny, you're the best!

Anna Kemmerer is currently a sophomore.  Footloose is her first musical in high school.  She is also part of Mrs. Denney's Advanced Drama 1 class.  In middle school, she played the lead role as Princess Winniefred in Once Upon a Mattress.  She would like to thank her family and Mrs. Denney for all their support!

Grace Leszczynski, always a performer, cannot wait to pursue a career in musical theatre.  She is a company dancer at RISPA, where she also teaches hip-hop.  You may have seen her in Milton's productions of High School Musical as Gabriella, Anatomy of Gray as Maggie, and The Little Mermaid as Ariel.  Thanks to Danny and Georgina for their support and understanding, Mom and Dad for...everything, and Mrs. Denney for so many unforgettable opportunities.

Annie Lockwood is a senior at Milton High School with a passion for theatre.  Annie has participated in the theatre department since her freshman year. Some of her credits include Grace Bradley in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Maggie in Jake's Women, and Susan, the "Inchworm," in High School Musical.  She also has performed ensemble roles in Oedipus Rex, Oklahoma!, and the current one-act The Anatomy of Gray.  Annie is grateful for all the opportunities given to her.

Erica Mandato is an 18-year-old senior here at Milton.  She has been involved in every Milton production since her freshmen year.  Erica would like to thank Mrs. Denney and the cast who are pretty much her "drama family," and also her real family for their amazing love and  support.  Love you guys!

Blake Mayo is a sophomore at Milton, and is very excited about being a part of Footloose!  He has participated in several past productions at Milton, including High School Musical and the Unusual Suspects.  Blake also participated in shows at different theatres, and enjoyed each of them.  He would like to thank his friends and family for all that they do for him. Blake has enjoyed being in Footloose and hopes you’ll enjoy the show!

Michael Medico is a 16-year-old junior at Milton.  He has been involved in several Milton Theatre shows and is excited to be a part of this wonderful production.  Michael enjoys long walks on the beach and candle-lit dinners.  He would like to thank his friends and family  for their love and support.  He also would like to thank Mrs. Denney, his drama family, and Erica for being so wonderful.

Mikhali Melaku

Tyler Menk is a freshman at Milton High School.  He has enjoyed being in Acting 2 class and the theater department at Milton this year.  He recently starred as Steve from Blues Clues in the last holiday showcase.  He looks forward to becoming a better actor.  He would like to thank Ms. Denney, Aaron Kaplan, and Addie Goode for helping him come this far, as well as his family and friends.

Andrea Murray

Ryan Pieroni is a sophomore who is newly involved in the drama department at Milton.  He is very excited to be in the musical this year.  He would like to thank his family and his girlfriend just because they're great.

Nicole Pietrangelo is a sophomore at Milton High.  She loves theatre and was so excited and thankful to be selected to play the part of Wendy Jo in this year's production of Footloose.  Last year, she was an ensemble member in Milton High School's High School Musical and has been in various other productions.  She would like to thank her family and friends for being so supportive of her, and hopes everyone enjoys the show!

Kyle Pind is a junior in high school and has been involved with Milton Theater since his freshman year.  He has grown as an actor with the help of Ms. Denney and all of his amazing friends.  He is one of the leaders

Chris Randall

Hedda Riley

Camilo Sarmiento is a freshman at Milton.  He enjoys singing and acting.  He has a really great voice and is very serious about singing.  He is a member of Men's Ensemble.  This is his first production at Milton.  He is very excited for Footloose.  He is a dancer in this production and has worked really hard.  He has also been in other productions at Northwestern Middle School such as Oklahoma! and Once Upon a Mattress.

Caroline Schroeder

Grace Segars is currently a freshman at Milton.  Footloose is her first major production at Milton.  This year she was featured in the Acting I winter showcase.  She plans to stay involved in Milton Theater.  She would like to thank her family, friends, Mrs. Denney, and the cast of Footloose for their support.  Grace is thrilled to be in such an energetic and exciting production.  Enjoy the show!

Brittany Steelhammer

Rachel Steiner is a sophomore at Milton High school.  This is her second musical at Milton.  This musical was such a wonderful experience.  She would like to dedicate this to her great grandfather.

Molly Steinhaus is a sophomore at Milton High School.  She has a passion for performing and is very excited about Footloose.  Molly is a part of the Milton Chorale and performed in last years Disney's High School Musical.  Molly would like to thank Mrs. Denney and Mr. Bowers for this amazing opportunity.  She also would like to thank her friends and family for their love and support.  Enjoy the show!

Olivia Suda is a sophomore at Milton High School this year and thrilled to be a part of her second musical!  You may have seen her previously in High School Musical, and as Agatha in The Unusual Suspects.  She would like to thank her family and friends for all their love and support, and Mrs. Denney and Mr. Bowers for all the wonderful opportunities.

Blake Swayne has had a passion for theatre since she was very young.  She was in Once Upon A Mattress when she was in middle school.  Also, she was in Milton High School’s production of High School Musical and Little Mermaid.  She would like to give thanks to her family and friends for supporting her.

Hallie Thesing, a freshman, is excited to continue in the Milton Drama Program over the next 3 years.  She loves to act, dance, and sing, but when not onstage, she likes to play guitar or with her puppies.  She would like to thank Mrs. Denney and Miss Jillian for all they've taught her and for their dedication.  She especially wants to thank her mother, without whom she would be lost.  She hopes you'll enjoy Footloose!

Francesca Tokarz is a freshman at Milton High School.  She is involved in the Drama Program at Milton, and hopes to stay involved with Acting and Musical Theater all her life.  She loves all the dynamics of this business and has been an aspiring actress since age five.  Musical Theater is the thrill of a lifetime and lets you experience many new things.

Shanae Thomas was born to Jeffrey Thomas and Sheri Alleyne in the Bronx.  Seeing Shanae’s performing potential at an early age, they enrolled her at The Dance Theater of Harlem and Karen’s Performing Arts, where she studied African, Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Belly Dancing and Acting Technique.  In Atlanta, Shanae has attended the Alliance Theatre, and has performed at Milton in Acting 1 & 2 Showcase, the Little Mermaid, and now Footloose.

Blake VanHook is a sophomore at Milton.  He is very excited to be a part of this great production of Footloose.  You may have seen Blake in Milton's recent one-act play, Anatomy of Gray.  Blake would like to thank his drama family, his friends, and his actual family for all their love and support.  He also would like to thank Mrs. Denney for being an awesome director, and Erica for being wonderful.

Kelsi Walker

Callie Ward is a 17-year-old junior who will be performing as a featured dancer in Milton High School's, Footloose.  Callie has been dancing for 13 years, doing various types of dance from hip-hop to ballet.  This is her first musical, and she is thrilled to perform on stage with some of her closest friends.  Callie would like to thank her family, God, and friends for their love and support!

Julia Ward is currently a freshman at Milton. You may have seen Julia in the winter showcase "Trapped" as Cuddy, or in Northwestern's production of Oklahoma! as Laurie Williams.  She is grateful to be a part of Footloose, and has had an amazing time.  She would like to thank the cast, her friends, and her family, for their constant support, and Mrs. Denney and Aaron Kaplan, for teaching her EVERYTHING she knows!! 

Jack Welborn is a junior and in his third year with the theater program.  He has appeared in And They Dance Real Slow in Jackson, High School Musical, Anatomy of Gray, and The Little Mermaid.  Also, Jack is one of the current leaders of Milton's Improv troupe.  Jack would like to thank his family for always being there to support what he does, and Mrs. Denney for helping him improve his talent and skill.

Evan Wells has enjoyed acting and singing since his first drama class in first grade. His most recent achievements include his roles at Winthorp Paroo in The Music Man and the evil Professor Milton Sullivan in Kilroy Was Here. High School Musical has been one of Evan's most enjoyable and fulfilling experiences to date.

Karina Willis is a 15-year-old freshman this year at Milton High School.  She started acting this year and automatically fell in love with it.  She was extremely excited to be a part of Footloose this year, and is looking forward to being a part of the many opportunities ahead.  She would like to thank God for giving her the passion, and her family, friends, and Mrs. Denney for their love and support.

Allyson Young-Price is a junior at Milton. She is seventeen years old and has a huge passion for the arts. You might remember her as Maddie from last year's second place piece And They Dance Real Slow in Jackson, or Kesli Neilson from Disney's High School Musical.  She hopes to have a part in all of Milton's theater department activities. She's been involved with the arts ever since she could remember.  She absolutely loves her cast and crew and couldn't thank them enough!  She also wants to thank Ms. Denney for being an awesome director and teacher!  She'd also love to thank her family and friends for supporting her 100%.  I love you all!  God Bless! 

Chris Zach is a senior.  He played the coach in Disney's High School Musical. and was on the technical crew for last's One-Act, And They Dance Real Slow in Jackson. He would like to thank his friends for their support as well as his loving family.

TECHNICAL CREW

Seth Calloway is Stage Manager, alongside Addie Goode and Andrew Holmes.  You didn’t see Seth in Oklahoma!, or High School Musical, or Anatomy of Gray, or The Little Mermaid, because he did his job well.  Seth is ecstatic to be a part of Footloose.  As an acolyte of Technical Theatre under Master Sim Jones, Seth plans on making it his career.  Thanks to Mrs. Denny, Mr. Jones, his family, and his favorite fan and person, mom.

Addie Goode is a junior here at Milton.  It is her third year of drama but her second year with the Milton theatre program.  She enjoys both the acting and technical aspects of theatre.  She hopes to continue with theatre for the rest of her life.  She looks forward to a great year and having a lot of fun with her second family.  Peace and Love.

Dillon Gerth is a freshman at Milton.  This is his first year of Technical Theater.  He has always been a hands-on person with this sort of “hobby.”  In the first production, Anatomy of Gray, he was running crew.  And in the 2nd production, The Little Mermaid, he was surprisingly appointed stage manager along with his friend, John Gilbert.  Dying to be a part of Footloose.  Special thanks to Mr. Jones, Technical Director. “Techies For Life!”

Meaghan Goodman has had a wonderful first year of “teching” during her freshman year.  She would like to acknowledge Taco Bell for providing her with the taco energy she needed during intense rehearsals.  Also, thanks to her pirate crew and family for supporting her while she dealt with sea monkeys constantly.  In her spare time, Meaghan likes to make lanyards and breed chinchillas.  She loves Courtney, Annie, Kayleigh, Megan, and her Momma and Pops.

Sydney Mitchell is a freshman at Milton High School.  She was on the tech crew for the Little Mermaid this year.  She can’t wait to be a part of Footloose.  She hopes to continue to be a part of the Milton Theatre Department in years to come.  Special thanks to her friends, family, and Mr. Jones.

Courtney Gruber is a freshman techie at Milton this year and is thrilled to be a part of Footloose.  Courtney is happy to be a part of theatre and plans to keep “teching” it up.  She gives thanks to her friends, dad, and her cat, Audrey, for all their love and support.

Kayleigh Hull is a senior and ready to graduate!  She's been involved in Milton Theatre for all four years of high school and has loved it every step of the way.  It’s sad to think that this is her last show; it’s been fun!  Kayleigh sends her love to her girlies and all the other techies and actors. XOX

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