Meet the Cast, Crew & Pit

David Abbot (Senior)- This is the second ROSE Players show that David has been involved in. He is excited for his second play with the ROSE players, as an alto saxophone player. David performed in last year’s White Christmas, as well as numerous other bands throughout highschool. He has been an alto saxophone player in LHS’s jazz band, symphonic winds, and all county band for four years. David would like to thank his family, and his twin brother, Douglass, for their endless support and positivity. 

This is the second ROSE Players show that Douglass has been involved in. You may have heard him playing Alto Saxophone for White Christmas, or playing in some of Leonardtown's band concerts for the past four years. He is loving his involvement in the pit band for this year's production of The Music Man, and would like to thank his brother for his constant encouragement, and his parents for their ceaseless support. Thank you so much for coming, and enjoy the show! 

This is the first ROSE players show that Robert has been involved in, and he has enjoyed meeting the cast and crew and working with the sound crew for the first time. Robert would like to thank Alyssa Copiaco, Head of Sound Crew, and Mrs. Heisler for introducing him to this new experience. Thank you for coming, and please enjoy the show!

This is the first ROSE Players show that Carson has been involved in. Carson is excited for his first ROSE Players show! Carson started performing at SMCRP Summerstock, in Mary Poppins (Michael Banks), Newsies (Mike), Pirates of Penzance and Children of Eden (Young Abel and Ham).  He has also performed at Newtowne Players in Once Upon a Mattress and Seussified Christmas Carol and was in Magical Land of Oz (Cowardly Lion) at Chesapeake Public Charter School. Carson would like to thank his family and friends for all of their support.  Please enjoy the show! 

This is the second ROSE Players show that Devin has been involved in. He was also a part of LHS’s Macbeth (Donalbain) and even though he is new to theater he is so happy to finally be a part of something like this after watching from the audience for years. He would like to thank his family for supporting him and his fellow show members for helping him with developing as an actor as well as putting this wonderful show together. Enjoy the Show!

This is the fourth ROSE Players show Megan has been involved in. Megan is thrilled to participate in another production with the fabulous theatre department at LHS. She is also so excited to continue as the Head of Run Crew for this show and work to support the hardworking actors and help the production come together. She would like to thank her amazing friends and all involved with this production that make the whole experience so wonderful as well as her family, especially her sister Colleen, for transport and support through it all. Enjoy the show!

This is the first ROSE Players show that Maire has been involved in. Beginning theater in elementary school, she has performed in Mother Goose’s Fairy Tales (Raven Maid), Aladdin Jr. (Apple Vendor), Maria Montessori the Musical (Maria Montessori), and Mary Poppins Jr. (Mary Poppins). In addition, Maire played first chair cellist in the pit band for SMCRP Summerstock’s Children of Eden. She would like to thank her friends and family for supporting her in all her theater endeavors! Thank you for coming, please enjoy the show! 

This is the fourth ROSE Players show Chloe has been involved in. This is Chloe’s fourth ROSE Players production doing costumes, and second as the ROSE Players Costume Head. You also might have seen her costumes work in last year's White Christmas and The Play that Goes Wrong, and this year’s Macbeth. She is super happy that she was able to make this generally dreary time period more bright. She would like to thank her parents and her best friend, Leo, for sticking with her even when she’s burnt out and lying on the floor. Love you! She is also incredibly proud of the cast and crew for their efforts to make this show amazing! Break all of your legs! 

This is the second ROSE Players show that Ash has been involved in. Ash is delighted to be in this year's musical of The Music Man as an ensemble. You might recognize them for the play Macbeth as the captain. Ash would like to thank all of the people who drove her around from my family to many of my friends. Also, they would like to thank their non theater friends who have listened to them talk about theater for the past 3 months and have had to schedule plans together around the theater schedule. You surely got trouble if you don't see this musical. Enjoy the show! 

This is the fourth ROSE Players show that Denzel has been involved in. This is Denzel’s second year in a musical at Leonardtown! You may have seen him in a few shows last year, such as the musical White Christmas (Seamstress), Dress Rehearsal Disaster, and Bad Auditions By Bad Actors for One-Acts, as well as in this year's play Macbeth (Seyton). He would like to thank his family, friends, and the audience for making this musical possible, as well as sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! 

This is the fifth ROSE Players show that Tim has been involved in. This is also the third year Tim has been involved with the ROSE players. The Music Man wasn’t real and neither was Newspaper Reader #3. If you’re cool, you may know that he is also the supreme leader of the LHS Improv Cult Club. He would like to thank the little voices in his head that keep his life together. He couldn’t have done it without them.

This is the second ROSE Players show that Alyssa has been involved in. She is thrilled to be working on sound again with the ROSE Players! Alyssa has thoroughly enjoyed being Sound Crew Head this school year, designing and mixing the sound for Macbeth in the fall and now for The Music Man this spring. Alyssa would like to thank Mr. Barbato and the amazing cast and crew for supporting her and for being patient with her as she learns the ins and outs of sound design and operation. She would also like to thank her family and friends for their unconditional love and endless encouragement. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! 

This is the fourth ROSE Players show that Leo has been involved in. He is so excited to be a part of The Music Man as Winthrop Paroo! You may have seen him in White Christmas (Jimmy), The Play That Goes Wrong (Chris), and MacBeth (Fleance). Leo loves performing on the stage and would like to thank his sister, Sarah, for inspiring this passion. Leo is grateful to have had the opportunity to work alongside Chloe as the “Assistant Constumer” and loves chasing actors, pit members, and crew members around to get their headshots (sarcasm). Enjoy the show! 

This is the fourth ROSE Players show that Amy has been involved in. This is also her second show working as Set Designer. You might have seen her onstage in Macbeth (Murderer #1) or in White Christmas (Ensemble). She has very much enjoyed working on this show with everyone. She’d like to thank her family and friends for supporting her. Enjoy the show!! 

This is the first ROSE Players show that Sam has been involved in. By extension, first time acting at all, which he’s hoping to make quite the show by playing the one and only Charlie Cowell! He’s thrilled for the opportunity and hopes to keep developing his skills in theater along with his other interests such as his work in LHS Jazz Band, Mock Trial and Model UN. Sam wants to thank his parents, girlfriend and most of all the friends he’s made in the production for their unending support in helping him navigate the new world he’s jumped into head first. He hopes all you girlie girls and uhm… guyly guys(?) out in the audience love the show we’ve put together! 

This is the seventh ROSE Players show that Titus has been involved in. He has loved being a part of the ROSE community. Over the years he has taken many roles, his freshman year in Twelfth Night (Malvolio understudy) and Beauty and the Beast (Beast Understudy), Sophomore year in Clue (Mr. Body), Junior year in White Christmas (Bob Understudy) and The Play that Goes Wrong (Robert), and is finishing his senior year with The Scottish Play (Macduff) and this show, The Music Man (Oliver Hix). Titus would like to thank his parents, for always supporting his Theatre passion, and his Directors Barbato and Tusing, for always giving him a good path to push that passion down. He hopes that the audience has a wonderful time. Please, enjoy the show! 

This is the first ROSE Players show that Brady has been involved in. Brady has thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the Pit Band and has spent a lot of time learning all the songs for this show. Brady would like to thank his mom for driving him home from school after practice every day and for also being his biggest supporter. He would also like to thank Mr. Martin for taking time to help him whenever he needed help with the music. Please, enjoy the show, and I'll try not to play too loud so you can still hear the performers. 

This is the fourth ROSE Players show that Noah has been involved in. This is Noah’s second year in ROSE player productions. Currently playing the role as Salesman #1 alongside some bits and pieces in The Music Man, you might have also seen him as Angus in The Scottish Play, General Waverly in White Christmas, or Tim from Oh, What a Tangled Web. He would like to thank his family and friends for all the support during the trying times of rehearsals.

This is the first ROSE Players show that Addison has been involved in. This is her first year with the ROSE Players. Addison is thrilled to be the Assistant Stage Manager, for her very first theater production!! She would like to thank the amazing cast, crew, and her fantastic Stage Manager, Hannah, for all their hard work on this show. She would also like to thank her friends and family for being so supportive. Please enjoy the show! 

This is the fifth ROSE Players show that Hannah has been involved in. This is her third year with the ROSE Players. Hannah is thrilled to be Stage Managing her fifth ROSE Players production! Hannah has recently enjoyed working with the International Thespian Society as the fundraising chair for Troupe 7101, one of LHS’s State Thespian Officers, and the Maryland State Board Historian. She would like to thank the amazing cast, crew, director, and her amazing ASM, Addison, for all their hard work on this wonderful show! She would also like to thank her family for their endless support and encouragement. She hopes you enjoy the show 

This is the sixth ROSE Players show that Avery has been involved in. He enjoyed being the Lighting Designer of The Music Man. He has been the lighting designer of Macbeth as well as last year's shows White Christmas and The Play that Goes Wrong. He also appeared on stage in the Spring One Acts of that year. In his freshman year he was cast as an understudy in Twelfth Night (Sir Toby), and would have been seen as an ensemble member in Beauty and the Beast if not for the unfortunate cancellation of the show due to the coronavirus pandemic. Avery has been honored to work with the amazing cast and crew of The Music Man, and would love to thank everyone involved in making this show possible. Please, enjoy the show!

This is the first ROSE Players show that Austin has been involved in. Austin will be playing the part of Salesman # 4/ Townsperson (Marcellus Understudy) in this year’s showing of The Music Man. This is the very first show that he has ever been a part of and he is grateful for this amazing opportunity. He would like to thank his family for their support and dealing with his constant singing. Austin would also like to thank his friends for being there and giving him the inspiration to try something new. He hopes you enjoy the show cause he’s got a train to catch!

This is the fifth ROSE Players show that Suzanne has been involved in. Suzanne is thrilled to be onstage again with the ROSE Players! She is incredibly honored to be playing her dream role of Marian in The Music Man and has loved being a part of this show! You may remember her murderous mania from Macbeth (Lady Macbeth) where she was married to Ryan Supplee for the third time, her enthusiasm for snow from White Christmas (Mrs. Snoring Man/Judy Understudy), her hysterical sobs from Oh, What a Tangled Web (Shirley), and her extra special extras from the virtual production of Clue (Singing Telegram Girl/Backup Cop/Mrs. White Understudy). Suzanne would like to thank her family for their constant love and support, as well as the directors and her friends for their encouragement throughout the rehearsal process. Please, enjoy the show!! 

This is the fifth ROSE Players show that Hannah has been involved in. Hannah is so excited that you have come to see The Music Man. You may recognize her from last year’s White Christmas (Passenger 4), The Play That Goes Wrong (Sandra), or the Spring One Act 15 Minutes (Molly). This fall she was in her first Shakespeare play, Macbeth, where she was the Lord of Ross. Hannah has had a blast being a part of this show, and has had fun with her role as the town gossip lady (yes, she is basically a chicken “cheap cheap,” but it’s fun!). She’s very grateful to her family for hauling her to rehearsals (but thank god, she gets her license in May) as well the directors, crew, and pit for all their hard work! And of course, she’s thankful for her fellow cast members, and all the fun times they’ve shared!! Enjoy the show! 

This is the third ROSE Players show that Atlas has been involved in. This is atlas' third year with the Rose players. They are currently playing as a child member of the ensemble. They are also this year's dance captain. You may recognize them from Macbeth in which they played witch number 3. You may have also seen them in White Christmas as the dance captain. She has enjoyed working on the show, and working on dances with the cast. They would like to thank their mom and dad for always supporting them through their shows! Enjoy the show!! 

This is the fourth ROSE Players show that Kaelin has been involved in. She is thrilled to be onstage in The Music Man as Amaryllis and behind the scenes as a choreographer. You may have seen Kaelin this year in Macbeth, in last year's productions of White Christmas (Passenger 3), Dress Rehearsal Disaster (Lindsey), or managing the sound system in The Play That Goes Wrong. Kaelin would like to thank everyone who has been a part of putting this show together, as well as her family and friends for supporting her in all her endeavors. She “Sincerely” hopes that everyone enjoys the show 

This is the sixth ROSE Players show that Karleigh has been involved in. She has been an active member of the ROSE Players for four years, has been inducted in the International Thespian Society (ITS) for two years, and was on the ITS board last year. Karleigh is currently cast in the ensemble in The Music Man and is also the current Publicity Manager and Front of House Manager. You may have seen her in previous shows including Macbeth (Publicity Manager/Front of House Manager), Bad Auditions By Bad Actors (Josie/Meg/Amy), The Play That Goes Wrong (Publicity Manager/Front of House Assistant), White Christmas (Ensemble), and Check Please (Melanie/Mary/Pearl/Sophie/Linda/Mimi). She would like to thank her mom for inspiring her to chase her dreams, Mr. Barbato for dealing with all of her drama, Mrs. Grzymalski for being her theater mama and loving her like one of her own, Mrs. Heisler for helping her make all of these posters, programs, and shirts, her friends for their support, and a special thank you to all of the parents and volunteers who helped make our show “something special”. Please enjoy the show! 

This is the third ROSE Players show that Logan has been involved in. Logan is excited to be on stage in The Music Man (Quartet-Jacey Squires). Previous LHS shows include White Christmas (Asst Stage Mgr) and Spring 2022 One Acts. He has also performed at EMS in Elf Jr (Michael Hobbs) and Alice in Wonderland (White Rabbit). At EES Logan performed in The Music Man (Harold Hill) and Beauty and the Beast (Stage Mgr & Wolf).  Logan would like to thank his family and friends for all of their support. Especially his sister Hannah and chorus teacher Mrs. Teston. 

This is the first ROSE Players show Vanessa has been involved in. She is delighted to be playing in The Music Man as Zaneeta Shinn! Her previous theatre roles include Moana (Moana) at SRMS, The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy) and The Music Man (Amaryllis) at EES. Additionally, she was in the cast of The Newtowne Players (Nightmare on Broadway) previously in the fall. Vanessa would like to thank all who helped put on this year’s production, especially her family who supports her throughout all of her endeavors. Enjoy, you ought to give Iowa a try! 

This is the fourth ROSE Players show that Patrick has been involved in. Patrick is excited to be returning to the stage as a member of the Quartet in The Music Man. Patrick has acted since middle school, starring in EMS’ Elf (Santa) and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (Augustus Gloop), as well as outside of the school system with the Newtowne Players in their production of Something Rotten (Robin). While at LHS, Patrick has participated in one acts, sung in the chorus and ensembles, was an understudy for Orsino in Twelfth Night, and worked the house, including his role as the assistant state manager for Macbeth. Patrick has committed to Temple University in the fall where he plans to study Sports Management. 

This is the fourth ROSE Players show that Zoe has been involved in. Zoe is delighted to be back onstage for the fourth time with the ROSE Players! You may remember her loving a piano in White Christmas (Ensemble), grumpily collecting debts in The Bear (Smirnov), and, most recently, watching Lady Macbeth’s descent into insanity in Macbeth as her Doctor. This show, be sure to catch her as Salesperson #2/Townsperson discussing bands and getting excited for the Wells Fargo Wagon in The Music Man. Zoe would like to thank Suzanne and Kaelin for providing support & sanity (and gummies!), and her family for their encouragement.  Enjoy the show!

This is the eighth ROSE Players show that Peyton has been involved in. This is Peyton’s 12th show all together. She has been actively working as a co-paint crew head and as a circle leader with her besties. You may have seen her skipping around a cauldron as a witch in (Macbeth), falling off a platform as the understudy for Jonathan (The Play That Goes Wrong), dancing around as the secretary and ensemble in (White Christmas), and just about every other show for the past 4 years . In this show you will see her amazing dancing skills and hatred for dirty books as the Mayor's Wife, Eulailie (Marian’s understudy). She would like to thank everyone in the cast and crew for their constant dedication to making this show the best it can possibly be. Please sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!! 

This is the second ROSE Players show that Lucy has been involved in. You may have seen Lucy in the fall production of The Scottish Play (Messenger, first witch’s understudy), or in last year’s EMS production of Shrek jr. (Fiona). Lucy would like to thank her parents and friends for all the support and all of the people who have put in so much time to make this show happen!! Please, enjoy the show!! 

This is the first ROSE players show that Katelynn has been involved in. She is in this year's The Music Man playing Ethel Toffelmier, the pianola girl! Katelynn started doing musicals in her LMS years, Shrek Jr. (Young Fiona), You're a Good Man Charlie Brown (Marcy), and Cinderella (Cinderella). She would like to thank her family for their support as well as her friends in the musical for making this experience so much fun. You’ll want to pick a little and talk a little about this amazing show after watching it, please enjoy!! 

This is the first ROSE players show that Blake has been a part of. In this year's The Music Man, Blake will be playing Ewart Dunlop, tenor 2 in the quartet. His previous roles include Peter Pan (Captain Hook) at CPCS, and The Newtowne Players Auditions. Blake would like to thank his family for their support in the making of this show (specifically his mother who helped paint some of the scenes). He would also like to thank his friends for providing emotional support and good laughs during the long stressful weeks or production. Make sure to bring your credentials and enjoy the show! 

This is the second ROSE Players show that Cameron has been involved in. During the show Cameron will be performing on both Clarinet and Bass Clarinet (Reed IV) in the Pit Orchestra. He also performed in last year's seasonal musical White Christmas, taking on Saxophone, Clarinet, and Bass Clarinet. You may have also seen Cameron in several other school ensembles like the marching band, where he was the drum major for their 2022-2023 season. 

This is the first ROSE Players show that Cade has been involved in. They are very honored to be a part of the Cast of The Music Man. You may recall them from SMCRP Summerstock productions Children of Eden (Snake) or Newsies (Ensemble). They want to thank all of the audience for coming and their parents for their love of musical theater. 

This is the second ROSE Players show that Ella has participated in. Ella has enjoyed playing the Tenor Saxophone for both The Music Man (Reed 5) and last year’s production of White Christmas (Reed 4). You may have seen Ella on the field playing the Tenor Saxophone in Marching Band, or on the stage as a part of LHS’s Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, All-County Band, or Tri-County Band! Ella would like to thank the show’s directors for opening this opportunity to the entire fine arts department as well as her friends and family for putting up with her very chaotic rehearsal schedule! 

This is the second ROSE Players show that Ben has been involved in.  He was very excited to have had the opportunity to have a role in Macbeth (Seward) and looks forward to The Music Man.  Ben would like to thank his family and friends for all of their support.  Please enjoy the show! 

This is the first ROSE Players show that Brayden has been involved in. This is Brayden's first year being in a musical at LHS, even though he's a sophomore he moved halfway through the year last year and thought it would be best to rest for a little and settle in before acting again. He has been in other musicals before in a theater in orange park Florida such as Descendants, A Christmas Carol, Rock of Ages, and The Nutcracker (farce). He has also been in musical theater and chorus for 7 years. He loves this show and hopes everyone loves it as much as he does enjoy the show. 

This is the fifth ROSE Players show that Wren has been involved in. They have enjoyed every year they’ve been involved whether that be doing cast member’s makeup, helping painting sets, or acting on stage. You may recognize them from The Play That Goes Wrong (Annie Understudy), White Christmas (Assistant Costumer), or in their Sophomore one act, Check Please (Girl). Not only is Wren a cast member in the show, but also the makeup designer, and troupe president. They would like to thank Mr. Tusing for always supporting them and being there no matter what. Enjoy the show! 

This is the sixth ROSE Players show that Maddie has been involved in. As the last full production that Maddie is able to be a part of for the Rose Players, she is very excited to play in The Music Man as Mrs. Paroo. As the 6th show with the Rose Players, you could’ve seen Maddie play a Magical Spoon/ Ensemble (Beauty and the Beast), or might’ve seen them as a bashful ensemble member (White Christmas), handcuffed as Dennis (The Play That Goes Wrong), or even cut down in their prime as the Noble Banquo (Macbeth). Maddie is currently the Vice President, Paint Crew Head, and Circle Leader for ITS and Rose Players. She would like to thank the cast and crew for the hard work they put in, and her friends and family for supporting her in her last musical with the Rose Players. And in the name of St. Bridget, she hopes you enjoy the performance! 

This is the fifth ROSE Players show that Fletcher has been involved in. He's delighted to be performing with this group once again! You may have seen him meandering in LHS's White Christmas (Ezekiel Foster), coming back from the dead in The Play That Goes Wrong (Jonathan), or conducting an army in MacBeth (Malcolm). If you're really cool, you may have also seen him in one of the past few Summerstock performances. You can also see his effort with any toys, weapons, or band instruments you can see on stage during these performances- though he's Prop Head, Fletcher's gotten a lot of help from Hannah Gravelle, Mr. Barbato, Ms. G, and many others. As Mayor of River City, he would like you to silence your phones, grab a snack, a kazoo, and enjoy the show! 

This is the sixth ROSE Players show that Ryan has been involved in. He is excited to end this year with a bang as Marcellus Washburn!  You may have seen him most recently in Macbeth as the Scottish Thane himself, in which he was married to Suzzane Haycraft for the third time. Please don’t follow his example from White Christmas (Mr. Snoring Man). We'd rather you stay awake for this show.  You may have seen him as Trevor in The Play that Goes Wrong or as Mr. Quigley in Oh, What a Tangled Web (ridiculous names, I know.)  Ryan would like to thank his family for supporting him through this show, especially his father, who is still salty about not being thanked in an 8th grade production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.  Enjoy the show! 

This is the second ROSE Players show that Ethan has been a part of the pit band for. His first year at LHS, he was a part of White Christmas. He would love to thank Mr. Martin for making the pit be possible and is eager and excited for The Music Man. 

This is the first ROSE Player show that Faith has been involved in. She has been involved in several choirs and music based performances but The Music Man is her first ROSE Player show! Faith has helped in the Makeup Crew for last year's One Act and plans to continue with stage makeup. She loves her unconventional theater family and thanks her family and friends for support. She looks forward to the performance! Enjoy the show! 

This is the first ROSE Players show that Grace has been involved in. She is very excited to meet new people among the cast and crew, and she is thrilled to be working backstage on Sound Crew for the first time. Grace would like to thank Alyssa Copiaco, Head of Sound Crew, and Mrs. Heisler for introducing this new experience to her. Thank you for coming, and please enjoy the show! 

This is the fourth ROSE Players show that Natalie has been involved in. She has loved theater since she was in elementary school. Starring in The Lion King (Rafiki 2), as well as the shows she was a part in during her time in middle school. You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and Cinderella (Canceled due to Covid-19). She is beyond thrilled to be a part of such an amazing crew at LHS. She would like to thank friend and Costume Head, Chloe Butrym, for taking Natalie under her wing as well as her friends and family for supporting her. Please, enjoy the show! 

This is the third ROSE Players show that Hope has been involved in. She has had an amazing experience working with her fellow ensemble characters for this show. Last year, Hope was in the winter musical, White Christmas, once again as another ensemble character. However, in last year's Spring One Acts, she appeared in the short act, Dress Rehearsal Disaster as Stacy. Hope is so grateful to her parents and older brothers for dealing with their tight schedules and finding ways to pick her up from afterschool, as well as to her friends who are always supporting her in shows! She's also grateful for all the hard work everyone in the cast, crew, and pit has put into the show. Also to the teacher sponsors for supporting their students!! "Hope" you enjoy the show!!