Fall Musical

Maev Gaylor: Maev is super excited to be performing in her senior year musical: Mary Poppins as Mary Poppins herself! This is her fourth musical she has done with the high school. She has been a lover of all things music and theatre related since she was young and is in the Select Choir and Drama Company at North Country. Although she is very sad that this is her last musical here, she is very ecstatic for all of the opportunities she will have once she graduates and is grateful for the community she has met through these experiences. 

Natalie Lawson: Natalie is a senior and has been performing since she was just 18 months old! She starred in NCUHS’s Mean Girls as Janis- as well as multiple productions with VFT, Borderline Players and North Country School of Dance. She is so glad to have been given the opportunity to be part of this absolutely amazing cast! 

Ellah Dillon: Ellah is very excited to be performing in her senior musical Mary Poppins, playing the role of Michael Banks. She has been doing theatre since middle school where she originally fell in love with acting. She is grateful to have had such wonderful theatre opportunities throughout her high school career and is thankful to everyone who has supported her along her theatrical journey!

Aurora Wright:  Aurora is a sophomore this year, it's her first year playing in a high school musical. She is playing the role of Jane Banks in this year's musical production of Mary Poppins. She is nervous but excited for this performance, she is ready to take on this new challenge with the amazing cast and directors. 

Peyton Harrison: Peyton is a junior this year. This is her third musical at North Country. She has been acting for about 4 years. Peyton is very passionate about dance and drama and is really happy to play as George Banks! Peyton is super thankful for everyone who has been able to help make this musical happen.

Vivi Olmstead: Vivi has been doing theatre since she was five years old, with some of her favorite roles she’s played being Karen Smith in Mean Girls, and Mayzie in Seussical, alongside writing and directing her own play, Something Strange this past year. Vivi is very thankful to be able to step into the role of Winifred Banks alongside designing the scenery for her senior show!

Naomi Comes: Naomi Comes is a sophomore this year. This is her second musical at North Country. She is really happy to be doing Mary Poppins with the rest of the cast. She is grateful for everyone who has been able to help make this musical happen, and is excited about her future in the drama department.

Sam Merchant: Sam is a senior this year at the high school. In the past he has done tech crew backstage but this year it will be his first time onstage. He is very stoked to be in Mary Poppins: the Musical. 

Ena Donofrio: Ena is a junior this year and an avid lover of all things music. Ena has been in two North Country musical productions and is grateful to participate in this year's production of Mary Poppins. They are also grateful for the fellow cast, the crew, and directors that help make this musical come to life.

Mackenzie Bowman: Mackenzie is a sophomore and has been doing dance/ theater for 7 years. She has a special love for musicals because they combine two of her biggest passions, acting and dancing. She is very happy to be a part of the cast, and doing what she loves! 

Darlene Swiecicki: Darlene is thrilled to be joining the cast of Mary Poppins at North Country Supervisory Union High School! Her previous roles include Jay in Descendants, Gurgle in Finding Nemo Jr., Shenzi in Lion King Kids. Darlene has trained in acting, musical theater, and improvisation through programs at The Gateway Playhouse and the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center in Suffolk County, NY. She looks forward to bringing her energy and passion for theater to this production!

Hailey Lamoureux: Hailey is a senior with four years of tech crew experience here at NCUHS. This is her second year doing lights and she is very excited. You will even see her in a special cameo this year. 

Lilly Letourneau: Lilly is a junior at NCUHS, she has been acting since 7th grade and this is her third show at north country. Lilly is a dance three student and helps out tech throughout the year. She also is a student at NC career center in Human services, and is excited to combine her love for education with her love for the arts. 

Ruthie Lawson: Ruthie is thrilled to be able to spend her freshman year doing the Mary Poppins musical! In this show, you will see her starring as the Teddy Bear, Northbrook, and Ensemble. In her past years, she also was in many other shows and musicals with VFT such as Gretl in The Sound of Music, Mowgli in The Jungle Book, and many more. She also participates in North Country School of Dance. Ruthie is very grateful to be able to have this opportunity!

Desiree Jensen: Desiree is a freshman this year. This is her first musical act as she only had previous experience in plays. She is excited to begin her high school journey and grow as a person. She is very thankful for her fellow cast members, the directors, and everyone else who's helping make this happen.

Brooke Kelley: Brooke is a freshman with no dancing or acting experience. She is juggling a lot with it being her freshman year and taking as many opportunities as possible and she is glad to be a part of the cast. She is happy to make time for the play! She saw one play at the high school and knew when she got to high school the first thing she wanted do was sign up for the musical. 

Karlee LaPlante: Karlee is a freshman making her musical debut at North Country as Miss Andrew in Mary Poppins! She is excited to begin her four-year journey in theatre & dance and hopes to take on many more roles along the way. She is very thankful for her cast members and directors and others for making this happen!

Jeweli Ford: Jeweli is a freshman this school year. She plays The Policeman and Ensemble in Mary Poppins. This is her first production with North Country. Theatre has been a big part of her life since she was young. Jeweli loves art, theatre, music, and reading. She is thankful for all the people who are a part of this production, her friends, and her family. She is honored to have this opportunity. 

Emma Fillmore: Emma is a freshman this school year. She plays Fannie and is in Ensemble for this year's production of Mary Poppins. This is her first large production, and she is super excited to perform! Emma loves performing arts, and she is thankful for all the adults and cast members that helped make a community and bring the show together.

Jasmine Broe: Jasmine is a freshman and has loved dance and acting her whole life. This is her first musical but she has done Dance and Drama camp with the school. She loves being able to make new connections with the cast members and create new friendships with people she would’ve never talked to otherwise. She is beyond excited and grateful to have this experience. 

Azleigh Hall: Azleigh is a Freshman this year. This is her very first musical ever. She is very grateful to have this experience, and is really excited to perform.

Megan Kneeland: Megan is a senior this year and has been in the tech crew for all four years. She has helped backstage with every musical in her high school career. Megan became a backstage manager her junior year and this is her first year being in charge of curtain. Megan is also an actress and wishes to continue theater in college. 

Caleb Schuyler: This is Caleb’s first official tech crew show/musical. He has in the past helped out with lighting for acting camp dances and plays but this is his first time being in tech in a real play. He is excited to be in tech crew after experiencing part of the job for the past four years.

London Houlihan: London is a freshman this year. She saw that Tech Crew was offered and thought it sounded fun to try out.

Kamden Kelleher: Kamden is participating in his first production on tech crew this year. He is a freshman and really excited to help out where he can.

Kallen Moccia: This is Kallen’s first tech crew show. He is excited to help the cast in the Mary Poppins play, and more shows in the future. He is also a freshman. Kallen loves doing sports, he is a passionate runner and soccer player. As a freshman he was able to make the varsity soccer team.

Paige Marquette: This is Paige’s first time with the tech crew and she is excited to be helping the cast. She is also a junior this year at the high school. She loves dancing and singing and she is in dance this year. Paige is also in the Human Services program in the NC Career Center.

Holden Houlihan: Holden is a freshman and this is his first ever musical. Holden is excited to be able to work on sets and props. He joined Tech Crew to get experience and have a good time.  

Travis MacFarlane: Travis is a senior and this is his first tech crew musical. Travis is excited to help out with the show. He has had experience performing and setting up concerts but wants to get some experience being backstage for a musical.

Finley Rodondi: This is Finley’s first musical with North Country, and she's so excited to be helping with quick changes! Finley enjoys dancing, and participates in dance classes and dance team with Taryn every year. She also participates in field hockey, as a defender. Finley is so happy to be doing tech this year!

Trinity Torres: Trinity is a junior. This is the first high school musical but has done two in middle school. She uses creativity to solve problems which there always are.

Chloe Lane: Chloe is a Freshman this year and LOVES theater and makeup, especially SFX makeup. She joined Tech Crew in hopes of getting experience working on a production set in preparation for her dream career, working as an SFX makeup artist on movie and TV productions for studios that travel the world.