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Quinn Andrews is a rising senior at Cornwall Central High School. This is her first summer with LFS and she is grateful to the production team and cast for being so welcoming. Other acting credits include Measure for Measure (Isabella), Clue (Yvette), Legally Blonde (Vivienne), and The Addams Family (Morticia). Quinn is also an alumna of the NYSSSA School of Theatre class of 2019 and 2020. Quinn enjoys hiking, playing ukulele, and making jewelry. She is a member of her school’s concert choir, a Safe School Ambassador, a member of National Honor Society, and president of her school’s drama club.

Elektra Birchall is a rising senior at the High School of American Studies at Lehman College. This is her fourth year with LFS, appearing previously in The Tempest (Caliban), The Two Noble Kinsmen (Doctor, Greek Chorus), and The Comedy of Errors (Adriana). Other acting credits include As You Like It (Rosalind), Fame Jr. (Schlomo), Much Ado About Nothing (Benedick), Twelfth Night (Mariah, Sebastian), The Lion in Winter (Geoffrey), and Richard II (Richard II). Elektra is on her school's mock trial and moot court teams, loves playing tennis, and is always ready to go to a protest.

Helen Cook is 15 and a rising junior at Little Creek Academy. This is her first Shakespeare performance and her first summer with LFS. She has performed at her local community theater many times since developing an interest in theater in 2018. Her biggest performance so far would be portraying Helen Keller in The Miracle Worker last spring. She is currently working on graduating high school with an associate's degree. She is active at her local high school's drama and theater program and enjoys taking film classes in Atlanta.

Hero Cordileone is thrilled to be a part of Looking For Shakespeare one last time! She has completed her senior year at Bridgeway Academy. Credits: A Christmas Carol (Actors Theater of Louisville), Friends with Kids (Lionsgate), Side Show (Hits Theater), Into The Woods (NexGen Youth Theater), Two Noble Kinsmen (NYU Looking for Shakespeare), Comedy of Errors (NYU Looking for Shakespeare), NYU Youth Ensemble, Spring Awakening (NexGen Youth Theater) and Benefit Concerts: Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids. Hero is so thankful for the LFS community for making her last three summers unforgettable! Love you all so much! Instagram: @herocordileone

Aaron Dorelien is a rising freshman at Fordham University. This is his fourth and final year at LFS, appearing previously in The Comedy of Errors (Solinus), Two Noble Kinsmen (Arcite), and The Tempest (Sebastian). Aaron would like to thank everyone at LFS for four years of genuine community and atmosphere filled with people that truly care about the work and telling a story. He's sad it's over, but he'll always feel grateful for such an incredible experience that never got old.

Millie Embry: Shakespeare debut. Favorite previous roles include Princess, Mom, Fairy, Ninja, Doctor, Patient, and Stinky Toe Monster (recurring) . "Millie likes chocolate."

Teddy Embry: This production marks Teddy's acting debut. He is excited about the idea of acting in more shows since got $.50 for each shot he filmed, which will lead to more LEGOs.

Lev Garfein is a recent graduate of Cooke High School in Manhattan. Next year he will be attending Winston Transitions, a post-High School work program for neurodiverse students. Lev enjoys playing violin in many different styles such as Klezmer, Jazz, Rock, Irish, Bluegrass and Classical. During the pandemic he often plays with his Brooklyn stoop band, which was featured in articles in the Brooklyn Paper and AM New York. This is his second year with LFS. Big shout out to the LFS team!

Sky Hirshfield lives in South Orange, NJ and is a rising third grader at Jefferson Elementary School. This spring Sky appeared in Shrek Jr, the Musical which rehearsed on Zoom as well. Sky loves to swim in her backyard pool and go camping.

Eva Hollick is a rising second grader in Mountain Lakes, NJ. She loves playing with her cats Pearl and Johnnie, and enjoys swimming and playing on her backyard water slide. She is also an avid artist. She’s so excited that she gets to do Shakespeare as her first theatrical project!

Max Hollick is so excited to be able to do The Winter’s Tale for LFS 2020! This is his first show with LFS and would like to thank the cast & crew for being so welcoming to him. He enjoys acting, swimming, fishing, and playing with his cats, Johnnie and Pearl. Max is playing Mamillius, the young prince of Sicily. He is currently going into 5th grade and just turned 10. He wants everyone to enjoy the show.

Noelle Maher is a rising Senior at Neuqua Valley High School in Illinois. She is thrilled to be in her first LFS production. Some of her past productions outside of include Singing in the Rain (Kathy Seldon), The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy), Shrek (Dance Captain), Godspell (Featured Soloist/Disciple). Outside of theatre, Noelle dances with O’Connells Performing Company and is involved with the honors choir and honors vocal jazz group at her high school.

Jackson Moore is a rising Junior at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts as a theater major. This is his second summer with LFS, appearing previously in The Comedy of Errors (Messenger). Other acting credits include Charlotte's Web (Homer Zuckerman), A Midsummer Nights Dream (Lysander), and Little Red Riding Hood (The Wolf). Jackson also collaborated on writing, directing, and acting in The Names That Hurt - a play at his school focusing on raising awareness about bullying and inequality in society. Jackson also enjoys playing piano, swimming, and spending time with friends and family.

Seraphina Moore is 8 years old and in 3rd grade. She lives in Savannah, GA. Her credits include Moana, Jr. as Grandma Tala, Matilda (ensemble), The Wizard of Oz (Munchkin and Poppy), Rainbow Fish (Nautilus), and Charlie Brown Christmas (Snoopy). In her spare time she loves swimming and all things Wings of Fire.

Sasha Moscona is a rising senior at La Jolla High School. This is her second summer with LFS, appearing previously in the 2018 production of The Two Noble Kinsmen (Queen 1). Other acting credits include: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Titania), Romeo and Juliet (Friar Lawrence), The Tempest (Ariel), and Almost, Maine (Rhonda). Sasha also enjoys making short films, writing poetry, and baking. She is the President of her school’s Environmental Action Club and active Thespian in Troupe #4518.

Brian Muñoz Reyes is going on to his freshman year of high school at Professional Performing Arts High School. This was his first summer in LFS, in this production of The Winters Tale he plays the role of the Clown. Brian also was in many other productions at the HPAC program for the last five years. Brian loves to perform and he loves sports. He is a member of the National Junior Honor Society at his school. Brian is a young performer who is ready for the next step in his career.

Caroline Emilia Pastilha is a rising freshman at Fordham University at Lincoln Center. This is her second year at Looking for Shakespeare, appearing in last year’s Comedy of Errors as Emilia. Other recent acting credits include The Secret in the Wings (Heidi). In high school, Caroline co-led a troupe of the International Thespian Society! Caroline would like to thank EVERYONE at LFS for making this an amazing experience and a truly memorable summer!

Nicky Redd is a freshman at Marymount Manhattan College pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre. Nickys Favorite credits include tick, tick..BOOM! (Jon), Tuck Everlasting (Jessie), All Shook Up (Dennis), A Ghost in the Machine (Anthony). Nicky is thrilled to be a part of NYU’s Looking for Shakespeare program, and would like to thank the artistic team for this opportunity!

Rachel Smith is a rising junior at The Brearley School. This is her fourth summer with LFS, having appeared in The Comedy of Errors (Luciana), Two Noble Kinsmen (Queen 2, Greek Chorus), and The Tempest (Gonzalo). Other acting credits include Twelve Angry Men (Juror Eight), Twelfth Night (Antonio), The 39 Steps (Annabella Schmidt), and A View from the Bridge (Mike). At Brearley, she is head of the French Club and Summer Heart Club, and an Admission ambassador. She volunteers as an audiobook narrator. In her free time, she enjoys reading, crocheting, and spending time with her sister and two dogs.

Lexi Spindel is a special needs actress and is 16 years old and in 10th grade at the Titus School. It's her first year doing LFS. She is in the 2020 production of The Winter's Tale with LFS as Lydia the Governess and one of the servants. She is a part of a few acting companies including CO/LAB, ACTIONPLAY and EPIC Players and has been doing some classes with the Broadway Star Project. Her past projects include: Goldilad and the Three Bears (Mother Bear), The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy) and Peter Pan (Wendy). She is currently writing her own script and hopes to have her show on Broadway someday. Hope you all enjoy the amazing show that we put together for all of you to watch!

Zune Stone is a rising junior at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts. This is her first summer doing LFS! During her sophomore year she helped write and acted in The Names that Hurt, a student written play about societal issues. Zune also enjoys playing her guitar and songwriting. She is very passionate about Shakespeare. She is a member of the International Thespians Society at her school.

Mikari Tarpley is a rising junior at the Cobb County Center of Excellence in the Performing Arts (CCCEPA). This is Mikari's first summer with LFS. She is extremely excited! Her acting credits include Disney's 'The Lion King' National Tour (Young Nala), Nickelodeon's 'Alex and Me' (Lexi), The Oprah Winfrey Network's 'Queen Sugar' (Tia), CCCEPA's 'Legally Blonde' (Leilani), CCCEPA's 'Newsies' (Bowery Beauty), CCCEPA's '9 to 5' (Mindy)', 'Madeline's Christmas' (Mary/Dominique), and 'Honk Jr.' (Ida). Mikari loves to read and all things interior design! She is a member of her school's Gospel Choir, National Honor Society, and Tri-M Music Honor Society.

Issey Yourman is a rising sophomore at Laguardia High School majoring in drama. This is her second summer with LFS previously in The Comedy of Errors. Other acting credits include Macbeth (Witch 2), Pippin (merry player), Lord of The Flies (Ralph's female version Renee), Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (Violet), Romeo and Juliet (Juliet), and Mabou Mines "Dollhouse" (Ivar). She enjoys writing and has written a 20 page play along with many essays involved in social activism concentrating on the injustices in our prisons and overall justice system. She is involved with her schools environmental club and also takes pictures for the schools flyers. She is very involved within her school drama program where she helps usher the shows and manages the social media for her grades student drama representative.