Meet the Cast

Dylan Kohn is starring as our "Wadsworth" in this production and we couldn't be happier about it! Wadsworth is a difficult role, and Dylan is up for the task! Dylan is in 8th grade this year and has appeared as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory's Grandpa Joe, and Descendants' Chad. Dylan has a black belt in karate and enjoys playing music such as piano and guitar.

Carleigh Baker is one of our Seniors this year. She is playing "Mrs. White" in her final HA production. Carleigh has played Morticia in “the Addams Family”, Steph & Renee in “Knock Knock”, Deb in “Elf”, Gryphon & Alice’s Sister in “Alice in Wonderland” and a classmate in “a Christmas Story”. In her free time, Carleigh enjoys singing, sleeping, playing video games and writing. She is sad this is her last play, but is excited to bring this character to life. We will be sad to see her go! 

Jennifer Pottage is one of our Seniors this year and is making her stage debut as "Colonel Mustard". She has been behind the scenes on stage crew in past productions, projector technician for “The Addams Family” and on ticket sales for “Alice in Wonderland”, but has decided to hit the stage and we are so glad! In her free time, Jen enjoys art and taking walks. 

Clifford is in 11th grade this year. In the past, he's played "Police Officer" in a scene from A Christmas Story , "The March Hare" in Alice in Wonderland, and was our "Uncle Fester" in last year's  production of the Addams Family.  This year, Cliff has landed the role of Mr. Green. 

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Madeline Martin is our "Mrs. Peacock" in this production. She is in 8th grade and has been a lead in “The Addams Family” as Alice Beineke and “Knock Knock” as Logan. Before high school, Maddy was Mrs Gloop in “Charlie in the Chocolate Factory and the Narrator in “Wizard of Oz”. We are excited to watch her onstage throughout the rest of her high school career! When she’s not acting, Maddy enjoys playing softball and basketball, listening to music and writing. 

 Liam Snyder is in 9th grade this year and stars as "Professor Plum" in this production. Liam has been in a few previous High School productions, playing Ted in the winter play Knock Knock and Joey in the Winter Play Elf, and enjoys drawing, singing and listening to music. 

Sophia Zadzura is a Junior and is excited to star as "Miss Scarlet" in this production. In the past, Sophia has played Second Alice and the Jabberwocky in the High School Spring Play, Alice in Wonderland, and was also the Bride Ancestor in last year’s production of the Addams Family musical. Outside of the plays and Drama, Sophia participates in Yearbook and Leo Club and is President of Student Council. She also plays soccer and volleyball, runs track and swims. Sophia is also an active member in the Senior High National Honor Society. 

Freshman Alexis Morales is our "Yvette"! The stage is basically her second home, and she’s happiest whenever she’s under the lights. You might have caught her last year as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family or as the Duchess and the Rose in Alice in Wonderland. When she’s not acting, Alexis is usually painting, dancing, or doing what she loves most—singing! She’s always working on her voice at Rising Stars Performing Arts Academy, and she recently performed in NEPA’s Got Talent at the Kirby Center. It's important to note that Alexis has spent the last 3 months preparing to be doubling as Ms. Scarlett, and volunteered to step into the entirely new role of Yvette with only TWO weeks to prepare! She truly is our star! 

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Elizabeth Miscavage

Elizabeth Miscavage plays "The Cook" and a "Chief of Police" in this production. She is in 8th grade this year and has played The Rockstar Ancestor in “The Addams Family”, Chris in “Knock Knock”, and a coworker in “Elf”. Before high school, Lizzy played Charlie in “Charlie in the Chocolate Factory” and Toto in “The Wizard of Oz”. In her free time, Lizzy enjoys attending vocal lessons, listening to music, and throwing in track. 

Emily Pask

Emily Pask plays "The Unexpected Cop", "The Newscaster", and also the  "White Gamepiece" in this production. She is in 9th grade and has been acting with us for the last 3 years. Emily has played the Frog Footman/2 of Clubs in Alice in Wonderland, Pugsley in the Addams Family, Hellen in Knock Knock, the Nun in Elf, and a Cop in the Christmas Story. Emily is in the school Band, Student Council, Chorus, and on Yearbook. In her free time, she enjoys playing music, writing and gardening. 

Ava Schlingman

Ava Schlingman is in 8th grade this year and plays "The Motorist", a "Chief of Police", and also the "Yellow Gamepiece" in this production. She was also in Memorial’s productions of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Wizard of Oz. In High School, Ava played a few crazy delivery recipients in this year’s winter play, Knock Knock. And was an Ancestor in last year’s High School production of The Addams Family. In her free time, Ava likes to paint and play basketball. 

Nikolaus Schultz

Nikolaus Schultz is a Sophomore this year and plays "Mr. Boddy" and also the "Blue Gamepiece" in this production. He has previously played a Suit in “Knock Knock” and a Jungle Citizen and Vlad Vladikoff in “Seussical”. In his free time, Nikolaus enjoys running, shopping, reading and hiking.

Harper Schiel is in 8th grade this year. She plays a Police Officer and also the "Purple Gamepiece" in this production. In previous years, Harper has been in The Wizard of Oz, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and the Addams Family Musical. Harper likes to draw, ride horses, go to musical theater shows, and dance.

James Lewis

James Lewis is a Junior this year and plays the Singing Telegram Girl in this production. He has also played The Moon in the Addams Family and The Hippie in Knock Knock. In his free time, James enjoys Crochet, Nail Art and Crafts of all kinds. James is interested in going into Healthcare and Medicine in the future. 

Le'Shae Dempsey is in the 7th grade. She plays a Police Officer and also doubles as the "Purple Gamepiece" in this production. 

Owen B. Reichart

Owen is in Pre-K 2 this year and can't wait until he is a Hanover Hawk. He just turned 5 and is meant for the stage. Owen made his stage debut as "Cousin Itt" in last year's rendition of The Addams Family. This year, he is so excited to make an appearance as a Police Officer and the Green Game Piece. When Owen is not at school, he loves to read books and play outside. His favorite musicals are Hamilton and Wicked!

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