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Afton Conover is so grateful, and absolutely thrilled to be participating in her fifth, and final show as a senior at Heritage High School. Outside of performing, Afton loves to learn languages, practice photography, and spend time with her friends and family. She is extremely grateful for the unwavering support that she has received throughout the years as she has worked to pursue her goals, and is so thankful for the time that she has been able to spend with her brother, Chase, as they have performed and grown together. She would like to thank her family for sharing her passion and always supporting her, her friends Grey, Jacob, and Ian for always being there for her these last few years of high school, and for Mr. Phoebus and Jose, who have pushed her to grow and become so much more confident in herself than she ever thought she could be in these past three years. It has meant the world to her, and made such a big impact on her life. Profite bien !
Vi Moore
Alice is a junior here at HHS and is so excited for her third show at Heritage!!! She previously participated in legally blonde and newsies. She’s so excited to be playing Vi Moore in this production of footloose. Alice has done several shows at Durant Road Musical Theater and has participated on their competition team. She has also participated in Heathers the musical at NCTC. She would like to thank Jose and Phoebus for this amazing opportunity as well as helping her grow as a person and actor. She would also like to thank her friends and family for always supporting her. Enjoy the show!
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Anna is a sophomore at Heritage and is excited to be in her second show after being a. Newsie last fall! When she’s not in the theater you can find her on the lacrosse field. She would like to thank Phoebus and Jose for this experience as well as her family for always supporting her theater endeavors. Enjoy the shows!
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Annie is so excited to perform in her 5th show at Heritage! This year she is a junior and a part of National Honor Society, Connect More, FCA, as well as a multi-year competitive dancer. She has danced for 13 years, 10 of those being competitive. She would like to thank her friends and family, as well as Jose and Mr. Phoebus for pushing her and believing in her to be the best she can be on the stage. Enjoy the show!
Wendy Jo
Ava Wilson is a senior in high school and is so excited to do her 9th show for Heritage Theater! During this show, Ava is playing Wendy Jo and you might remember her as Margot in legally blonde. Ava can also be recognized as one of our Dance Captains since her 2nd show! Ava is so sad her time with Heritage Theater is coming to an end as this is her last show but she is so grateful for the past 4 years and will forever cherish her theater family. She would like to thank Mr. Phoebus, Jose, her friends, and family for all the love and support throughout theater. Can’t wait for you to see the show!
Sherri
Avery Fusan is a 16 year old junior at Heritage High School. This is her fifth show with Heritage Theater and she is so incredibly excited. This has been such an amazing experience and she cannot wait to continue her theater journey surrounded by the most supporting cast. She has made so many friends and this truly is her home away from home.
Thanks so much to both Phoebus and Jose for this opportunity, and every other one as-well.
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Bella Banfi is very excited for her 2nd show at Heritage High School! Being in Newsies was such a fun experience for her and she’s so happy to be doing another show at Heritage. She would like to thank her family, her close friends from theater, Mr Phoebus, and the departments choreographer Jose. She couldn’t have done it without you all!
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Braylon Morgan is a freshman and is thrilled to make his high school stage debut in Footloose. He previously appeared in Newsies at Heritage High School, The Little Mermaid at Heritage Middle School, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with the Franklinton Area Community Theater, and Disney Musical with the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts. Braylon is excited to continue pursuing his love of theatre and thanks his family and friends for their endless support.
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Bridget is excited for her 4th show at Heritage! She is a senior who plans on majoring in criminal justice and minoring in law. She would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her!
Lyle
Bryan is ready for his 2nd show at Heritage High School! You may remember him in (NEWSIES) as Crutchie. This year, he is a dance captain in training! Bryan would like to thank his parents, his director Mr. Phoebus, his choreographer Jose, and Jack Robert Hill for getting him to where he is today.
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Caitlyn maina is so excited for her 2nd show at Heritage High School! You can also see her in NAS and HOSA. She wants to send an extra thank you to her family and friends and especially Jose and Mr. Phoebus for pushing her to be the best she can be! Enjoy the show!!
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Chase Conover can't wait to be in another production at Heritage High! You may have seen him previously in (Newsies The Musical) as Les. As a freshman, he can't wait to perform in many more of their productions soon. He would like to thank his sister Afton (senior) for the chance to perform with her during the past two shows, and his parents for cheering him on and giving him the courage to act his best. He would also like to thank Mr. Phoebus for the fun time onstage, and Jose for the amazing choreography. The shows wouldn't ever be the same without them! Enjoy the show!!
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Chelsea Parzanese is so excited for her first show at Heritage High School! After cheering for most of high school, she’s so grateful to now be part of the stage and this amazing cast. Chelsea will be attending UNC Wilmington after graduation and can’t wait for this next chapter. She would like to thank her parents and sister for their endless support, her friends for always motivating her, and a special thank you to Mr. Phoebus and the choreographer for their guidance. Enjoy the show!!
Chuck Cranston
Darren is excited to be doing his 3rd show with heritage theatre! You may remember him from Newsies or Legally Blonde. He is involved all throughout the school with clubs like Deca and Connect More. He would like to thank Jose and Mr. Phoebus for pushing him to try thing he didn’t know he was capable of.
Jeter
Davin is excited to be performing in his second show at Heritage High School! After appearing in Newsies last semester, he is thrilled to be part of Footloose this semester. He is so grateful for the friendships and memories theatre has already brought him. Davin would like to thank his friends and family for their constant support, choreographer Jose, and director Mr. Phoebus. Go Huskies!
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Ella Harrison is thrilled to be apart of her 1st show at Heritage High School! After graduation, Ella plans to attend a four-year university and earn her degree in international business. She would like to thank her friends for pushing her to do theater and family for always encouraging her. Enjoy the show!
Ethel McCormack
Emily Laurent is thrilled to be in her 9th and last show as a Senior at Heritage High school!! Emily was most recently Medda in Newsies, but you might also recognize her as Paulette from Legally Blonde or as the Matron in Hairspray! She is also the proud owner of The ILY Company, which has it’s own booth at The Cotton Company in downtown Wake forest selling jewelry, as well as a “Fill Your Mind With Flowers” line with clothing and accessories to advocate teen and young adult mental health. She would like to personally thank the wonderful people who make this all possible including Jose (the wonderful choreographer) and Phoebus (the director). As well as everyone behind the scenes that help make the show the best it can be! She would love to dedicate this show to her parents, as they have been her rock and have always cheered her on. Thank you for coming! Enjoy the show!
Principal Clark
Ethan Anand is thrilled to be in his second show at Heritage High School!! You may have seen him back in the fall semester as Snyder in Newsies, and this time around he’s proud to be Principal Clark. Outside of the theater you can find him running with the cross country team, or playing guitar every chance he gets. He’d like to thank his friends, Avery, Sophie, Jackson, and Jayden for all of the encouragement through everything, as well as his parents and sister Hannah for the endless support (and Anna Beadle for all the rides home). Go Huskies!
Betty Blast
Gabbie Travis is thrilled for Footloose to be her 4th production at Heritage High School! She has previously appeared in Newsies, Shrek, and Hairspray, and loves every opportunity to bring stories to life on stage. At school, Gabbie stays busy as an FCA Leader, SGA Director, and member Flag Football team, as well as leading the Pickleball club. Outside the classroom, she channels her passion for helping others by serving on the leadership team of Running Outside the Lines for Make-A-Wish. Gabbie would like to thank God, her family, Phoebus, and Jose for their constant encouragement and support! Enjoy the show!
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Gabriella Clark is so excited for her 5th and final show at heritage high school. She is so grateful for her friends who have made this show so memorable and her family for supporting her in everything she does. This year she is a senior and plans on attending a 4 year college majoring in fashion merchandising. She would like to thank both Phoebus and Jose for everything they have done and all the memories she got out of this experience. Go Huskies!!
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Grey is a senior and thrilled to be in her fourth show here at Heritage High School. She played Peter Pan in Shrek the Musical, a Nicest Kid in Hairspray the Musical, and had a blast in the ensemble of Newsies the Musical. After graduation, she plans to attend UNCSA to major in dance, and she’s so excited to move onto the next chapter of her life. She would like to thank her family for supporting her, her choreographer Jose for believing in her, her dance teacher Mrs. Parker for helping her grow her talent and character through so many years, and her closest friends for making such a huge difference in her life and helping her make it through high school. She couldn’t have made it as far as she did without any of these people. Enjoy the show!
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Hannah is a senior and she’s super excited to be in her second show at Heritage! She loved performing in Newsies and is thrilled to be a part of Footloose. She’d like to thank her friends and family for encouraging her to do what she loves, and she’s honored to be surrounded by such talented people at Heritage Theater. She hopes you enjoy the show!
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Hannah is excited for her 2nd show at Heritage. She was in Newsies and enjoyed it so much. When not on stage, she enjoys dancing at her studio. She would like to thank Kinley Hughes for getting her to audition and her family and friends for always supporting her. She would also like to thank Jose and Phoebus for being amazing and patient people to learn from.
Urleen
Harper Lindberg is a senior at Heritage High School and has been a dancer at Destiny Dance Institute doing ballet, jazz, and hip hop for 14 years. You may remember her from Mean Girls, Matilda, The Addams Family, Six, Shrek, Hairspray, Legally Blonde, and Newsies! This is her ninth and final show in Heritage Theater, and her eighth show as a dance captain. She is so grateful for the constant love and support she has received from Phoebus and Jose throughout the last four years. She would like to thank all of the friends she has met along the way, as well as her parents for the constant love and support. The memories she has made within this program are like no other, and she is so thankful to have found this family. Last one, best one <3
Rev. Shaw Moore
Ian Peasley is incredibly excited to perform in his 7th show with Heritage Theater. You may remember him from Newsies (Pulitzer), Hairspray (Corny Collins), or The Addams Family (Lucas Beineke). Ian would like to thank Jose for encouraging him through every challenge over the past three years, and Mr. Phoebus for encouraging him to do theater and providing him with opportunities he didn’t think were possible. Next he would like to thank Ms. Bailey, Mr. Wilson, and Mr. Ray - music teachers that have guided him. And finally, Ian would like to thank his family (especially Grammy, Grandpa, Aunt Sara, Mom and Dad) for encouraging him through every second of practicing at home to performing on stage. Ian is looking forward to passing the torch to his little brother Matthew who will be joining HHS Theater next year! After high school, Ian plans to attend college and pursue a double major in Business Administration and Public Policy. Heritage Theater has meant the world to Ian and he hopes you enjoy the show!
Cowboy Bob, Travis
Jack Robert Hill is excited for his second show at Heritage High School! You may have seen him as Anthony "Racetrack" Higgins in Newsies! Jack is still a freshman and is excited to be Travis in Footloose! Jack would like to thank his director and choreographer Mr. Phoebus and Jose! He would also like the thank: Caleb Pettiford, Bryan Charles Lewis, The Wonderful Mia Montalvo, and his family! Jack hopes you enjoy the show!
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Jack Becket is so excited for his first and last show and Heritage High School. He has done so much at Heritage like being a 4-year varsity soccer player. He plans to go to wake tech for one year and transfer into Nc State. He plans to major in psychology and minor in criminology. He would like to thank his girlfriend Maddie for convincing him to join theatre and gods love for him. He would also like to thank his mom and dad as well as two sisters for being there for him everyday. He would like to say thank you to Jose and Phoebus for bringing him in to there theatre family. Go Huskies!
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Jackson burns is a senior in high school and is super excited to be apart of Heritage Theater! This his first show and has been super involved at Heritage these last four years like being a captain on the varsity soccer team. He would like to thank Mr. Phoebus, Jose, his family and friends for encouraging him to be apart of this experience. Enjoy the show!
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Jay Jones is really looking forward to this play, given his previous experiences in theater were all classes rather than actually performing in front of the school, he's seriously excited to actually be on stage. While not directly having too many instances of acting or singing in the past, he's willing to take a huge step, just to show that he's capable. While only previously getting into small afterschool programs in school like the roundtable, he plans to finally get out into pursuing something he's FAR more passionate about. To get better at learning music, dancing, and acting, 3 things he's heavily into, this would be a great chance to really jumpstart it all, better late than never, no? He would like to personally thank Serena, James, Matteo, Oliver, and Carlos for making him feel more content at this school, his parents, grandparents, Mrs.Alden and Mr.Phoebus for helping him get to this point, and his previous chorus teacher Mr.Wilson for helping him be more confident in his voice.
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Jayden Enonjang is a sophomore at Heritage High School and is happy to be performing in his second show here. Along with theater, Jayden runs track. Jayden wants to thank his friends for making theater so much more enjoyable and for always being there. He also thanks his family and coaches for their support.
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Jillian Kraft is thrilled to be back on stage for her second production! After a wonderful first show (Newsies), she is even more grateful for the friendships she’s made on stage. Outside of her junior year classes, Jillian is passionate about volunteering and loves spending her time working with kids. She sends a huge thank you to her family for their endless support, and to Jose and Mr. Phoebus for their continued guidance and inspiration. Enjoy the show!
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Juju is a sophomore and thrilled to be performing in her third production at Heritage High School. She has been involved in theatre for about four years, beginning as a fun after-school activity with her sister that quickly grew into a true passion. What started as something casual soon became one of the greatest joys in her life. This show marks Juju’s first production stepping into the role of a Dance Captain, a journey she is incredibly excited and grateful to begin. She would like to give a heartfelt thank you to her choreographer, Jose, for constantly encouraging her to grow, improve, and push herself as a dancer. She is also deeply thankful to her director, Pheobus, for organizing such an amazing show filled with love, hard work, and passion. Juju would especially like to thank her sister, Mia, her best friend and biggest supporter. Sharing the love and excitement of theatre together has been one of the greatest blessings of her life. They build each other up, celebrate each other’s successes, and inspire one another every day. Watching Mia achieve her goals has made Juju the proudest sister and she can’t wait to see the incredible life and talent you’ll bring to the theatre world in the future.
Willard Hewitt
Kanen Pritchard is a Sophomore entering his fourth show in the heritage high school theater program. He’s enjoyed every moment that has had so far! You may remember him from Shrek, Hairspray, and Newsies! He would like to thank Phoebus and Jose for their constant encouragement, as well as his family and friends for their love and support. Along with theater, Kanen has been on the Heritage football and baseball teams for 2 years. He is so excited to see this show come together!
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Kate Womble is so excited for her 2nd show at Heritage High School, she was previously in the ensemble of Newsies. Kate is a junior at Heritage High school. Outside of school she has been dancing for 10 years and is thrilled to bring that experience to the stage. Kate would like to thank her friends, family, Mr. Phoebus, and Jose for all their support. Enjoy the show!!!
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Kennedy Pilkington is excited for her third show with Heritage Theatre!! Kennedy helps run and manage the Heritage Theatre TikTok page, go follow @heritagetheater!! Kennedy would like to thank Phoebus and Jose for the amazing opportunities she has been given!! Enjoy the show!!
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Kiera Smith is a junior at HHS and is thrilled to be performing in her fifth production with Heritage Theatre! Theatre has become her favorite part of high school, and she is so grateful for everything it has brought into her life from unforgettable memories to lifelong friendships. Out of school Kiera loves spending time with her family and friends. She would like to give a special thank you to Mr. Phoebus and Jose for always pushing her to be her best and believing in her every step of the way, along with her family supporting her no matter what! She hopes you enjoy the show!
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Kristen Hollins is a Senior performing in her ninth Heritage Theater Production! She dances at The Dance Collective and has competed many times in her dance career. This is Kristen's fifth show as a dance captain and is so grateful for her role in Heritage Theater. She would like to thank her friends and family for encouraging her to join theater. And especially thank Jose and Phoebus for giving her this amazing opportunity! She is thrilled to be apart of this amazing cast and is so excited for you to see the show!
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Kyla Savage is very excited to participate in her second show at Heritage High School. She is very thankful for the experience and everyone who is apart of it.
Winnifred
Lavin is so excited for her sixth show with Heritage Theater! You might remember her in (Newsies: The Musical) as Specs or in (Shrek: The Musical) as Young Fiona and Baby Shrek. She would like to thank her parents, friends, Mrs. Carrie, Mr. Phoebus, and Jose for being so supportive throughout this process! Enjoy the show and go Huskies!!
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Maddie Buskirk is so excited to be in her second show as a Senior at Heritage High School! She would like to thank everyone who has helped her throughout this journey. To Jose for having patience with her, Mr. Phebus for being so kind, her mom and dad, and her boyfriend Jack. Enjoy the show and go Huskies!
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Meryl is so excited for her 1st show at Heritage High School! After graduation she plans to attend a four-year university and get a business degree. She would like to thank her parents and friends for always being supportive, and our choreographer Jose always pushing us to be the best, and most of all have fun!
Ariel Moore
Mia is so happy to be doing another show at Heritage!! She loved doing her first show (Newsies) as Albert and is so excited to be playing Ariel! She would like to thank her friends Jack and Bryan for making this year so much fun, her sister Juju for encouraging her to audition, and her parents for helping her grow as a person! She has loved her Freshman year and can’t wait for the rest of her high school experience!
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Rachel is a junior at Heritage High School and is thrilled to be back on stage for her fourth musical at Heritage! You might remember her as “Mrs. Wiesel” in Newsies. She is so excited to be part of Footloose and to share this high-energy show with such an incredible cast and crew. Rachel would like to give a huge thank you to Phoebus and Jose for their constant support and encouragement along the way. She is endlessly grateful to her family and friends for always showing up and cheering her on.
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Reagan is ecstatic for her second year in the HHS theater program! You might remember her in Newsies, performing with her peers is the highlight of her High School Career, and she can't wait to be a part of shows to come! She hopes you enjoy Footloose the Musical!
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Reese Given is a senior at Heritage High School. This is her 9th and final show with Heritage Theater, and her 8th show as a dance captain. She has been dancing for 16 years and she danced competitively for 9 years. She would like to thank her family for always supporting her, her friends for making theater so much fun, as well as Phoebus and Jose for giving her their incredible support and the opportunity to do something that makes her so happy for all four years of high school! Thank you Heritage Theater for everything! One last time!
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Riley is so excited for her first show at Heritage High School! She is beyond grateful to be part of such an amazing cast and to experience the magic of theater on stage her senior year. Alongside performing, she is also a proud varsity cheerleader, always bringing school spirit and energy to everything she does.She would like to personally thank Mr. Phoebus for his guidance and support, and a huge thank you to our choreographer Jose for pushing her to grow, improve, and give her best every single day. She is so thankful for everyone who made this experience unforgettable. GO Huskies!
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Riley Clark is a freshman here at Heritage and is extremely excited for her first ever musical!! She has been a competitive dancer for 8 years and been dancing recreationally longer than that. Riley is involved in many clubs through the school like FCA, Best Buddies, and HOSA. She wants to thank her family, friends, Mr. Phoebus, and Jose for supporting her through this wonderful opportunity. She is very inspired and grateful for all of the amazing friends she has made in theater this semester and hope everyone enjoys the show as much as they do!
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Rowan Cox is thrilled to be a part of her 2nd show with Heritage Theater! Previously she was Elmer in Newsies and she is so honored to take part in Footloose as Eleanor Dunbar! When she’s not on stage you can also find her on the lacrosse field with the Varsity Women’s lacrosse team. She would like to thank Mr. Phoebus and Jose for pushing her to be her best self both on and off stage, her friends and family who’ve supported her every step of the way, and her voice coach Jodi Lewis for all the lessons. Thanks Mrs. Jodi!! Lastly she would like to thank God for guiding her to where she is today! Enjoy the show! Proverbs 3:5-6
LuLu Warnicker
Sophie Ellis is a junior this year and is so excited to be performing in her 3rd Heritage Theater show! You may remember her from Legally Blonde last year or in Newsies as Hannah. Outside of theater Sophie is on the varsity swim team at heritage and has been doing theater since elementary school. She is so thankful for Mr. Phoebus and Jose for giving her another amazing opportunity! She is incredibly grateful for her parents and family for always encouraging her to be the best she can be and amazing friends for always supporting her. She hopes you enjoy the show! Go Huskies!
Ren McCormack
Zach Banfi is proud to perform in his 7th show at Heritage High school! You may remember him in (Shrek The Musical) as Shrek, Link Larkin in (Hairspray the Musical), and most recently as Jack Kelly in (Newsies the Musical). Stepping into his third year as a dance captain, he is honored to assist in making each show the best it can be here at Heritage. He would like to personally thank his mom and vocal coach (Carrie Banfi), dad (Steven Banfi), Choreographer (Jose Rondon Jr.), and director (Brian Phoebus), as well as all his other friends and family for the encouragement and support they give him every single day. He would also like to thank his wonderful cast mates for the great work and atmosphere there provide for the theatre program here at Heritage! Last but not least, he would like to thank you for coming to watch and support the cast. Enjoy the show!