Jack Andersen is a junior at Northwest High School. Jack is also currently the Community Outreach Chair for Thespian Troupe #10623. He has extensive theatre experience, appearing onstage in Ramona Quimby at The Playhouse and as James in School of Rock at Des Moines Young Artists’ Theatre. He has also participated in all shows and thespian events in Waukee since 6th grade. In the spring of 2022, he played SpongeBob and was the Publicity Head Designer for the SpongeBob Musical, both of which earned him an Iowa High School Musical Theatre Award. Backstage at DMYAT, he has designed costumes for Boy at the Edge of Everything, worked on run crew for 13, and on sound crew for Treasure Island. At Northwest, Jack is the Community Outreach Chair for Troupe 10623, Web Editor for the Tenth Street Times, and is a member of the Leadership Council for Random Acts of Kindness. He is also in Northwest Singers (Northwest's varsity choir) and Aurora, the JV show choir. Jack also enjoys baking desserts, crafting, and having fun with friends and family!

Kai Barry is a sophomore at Northwest High School. He's been in many different theater activities since 6th grade. He was in crew for the 6th grade and 9th grade play. He helped paint backgrounds, build props, and set up the stage. This is his first year ever being on stage during a play or musical and He am so excited to be a part of this new, fun experience. Having friends in the musical and being able to make new ones is always a great experience. He loves spending time with friends and family, baking for others, and drawing. 

Kejli Bektic is a junior at Northwest High school. This is her second time appearing on stage after appearing in Willy Wonka. She’s very excited to join this cast for this production and hopes to be apart of future productions. In her free time Kejli enjoys reading and hanging out with her friends. 

Xander Bingaman is a sophomore at Northwest High School. Xander played Electric Skate 3 in the SpongeBob Musical last year. Xander also participates in Track and Cross Country. He thanks his family, friends and teachers for always being by his side to help him along the way.

Samantha Bishop is a junior at Northwest High School. She is really enjoys participating within theatre arts. She started theatre as a sophomore. Her first production she was in was The Spongebob Musical in which she played a teen fan and appeared in the majority of the ensembles. Samantha also was in the fall play, Poe: Dream of Madness where she played the role of the Green Guest. Outside of school and theatre, Samantha enjoys reading and spending time with friends and family. 

Ava Boldt is a sophomore at Northwest High School. Her first involvement in theatre was in her 8th-grade school play where she played the role of a student. After that, she explored more theatre opportunities like Des Moines Young Artist's Theatre (DMYAT). She was in the musical Descendants where she was cast as Audrey (sleeping beauty's daughter). Just last year she was in the play TRAP as the character Sergeant Brock. And during the fall, Ava was in her first Northwest theater production POE: Dreams of Madness cast as the Violet Guest and Privy Counselor. She also and also helped out with the crew. Ava is also a member of the Northwest Royal Brigade marching band. Outside of school, she enjoys art, reading, and being with friends and family! 

Delaney Boldt is a sophomore at Northwest High School. She first got into theatre in 6th grade, but started participating in theatre more often in 8th grade. She has been in plays including Summer Shorts (DMYAT), Will and Whimsy (Prairieview), Trap (Prairieview) and most recently a couple roles including Blue guest in Poe dreams of Madness this fall. She has also participated in the musical Descendants at Des Moines Young Artists’ Theatre. She has participated in IHSSA and speech and debate. Delaney also enjoys reading, art, music, spending time with friend and Color guard.

Angelia Borski is a senior at Northwest High School. She has participated in theatre since 7th grade when she was a soloist in School of Rock the musical. In 10th grade she starred in the spring musical Shrek where she played Humpty Dumpty. The next year she played Patchy the Pirate in Spongebob the musical as well as Sardine number 1 and a Sea Anemone. That year she also participated in costume crew and helped create the Sea Anemone outfits. Her senior year, she was on costume, build and house crew for Poe: Dreams of Madness and joined Speech team under the Musical and Short film categories. Outside of Theatre and school, Angelia enjoys hanging out with friends, spinning on the color guard and watching anime. 

Rhea Brahmarouthu is a senior at Northwest High School. Rhea has been deeply involved in the Northwest/Waukee vocal music program ever since she was in 6th grade. Her first theatre experiences were in the 6th grade play and the 7th grade musical, and this is her first year being involved in the theatre arts program on the high school level. Rhea has been involved in show choir and choir ever since 7th grade and has been a part of Northwest Eos, Keynote, and Northwest Singers. Outside of school, Rhea loves to hang out with friends, relax at home with her two cats, and watch shows on Netflix.

Avary Braunger is a sophomore at Northwest High School. They've started getting themselves involved with theatre arts this year, starting with the last play, Poe Dreams of Madness. Happy not to be a cat in this show, they hope you enjoy the show! :)

Chase Brown is a junior at Northwest High School. He is lightly involved in theater, he started participating in theater in his sophomore year with The SpongeBob Musical. In his free time he likes to play video games and skateboard. 

Lucie Buck is a junior at Northwest High School. Her theater experience began with minor roles like the Cheshire Cat in Alice in Wonderland and a featured soloist in Godspell Jr. at Taft Middle School in Cedar Rapids. Once she reached high school, she continued her participation in theater as she played the supporting role of Pearl Krabs in the SpongeBob Musical in spring 2022. In her free time, Lucie loves to spend time with friends and pursue her passion of music and theater with curricular choir, show choir, voice lessons, and IHSSA, and she hopes to be selected for her 2nd year of Iowa All-State Choir again this fall. Lucie is incredibly grateful for all the opportunities the theater program has provided and cannot wait for her senior year of shows.

Addison Busta is a sophomore at Northwest High school. She has been involved in theatre activities since freshman year. She was involved in plays as a child before taking the role of Gwendolyn Heche in the play Trap. She worked in the play Poe Dreams of Madness as numerous parts and was very excited to participate in the musical, especially one as fun as Chicago. Outside of theatre she enjoys drawing, writing and singing as well as hanging out with friends and family. 

Ben Calderon is a senior at Northwest High School. He got involved in theatre last year during the fall production of Fools, where he played the University Student and a flock member. Ben's love for theatre grew as he auditioned for his first musical, where he was cast a Mob Fish along with various ensemble dancing roles. Ben also became involved in the costume and publicity crew during the musical. Last fall Ben had many roles in Poe: Dreams of Madness. He also became involved in more activities beyond main-stage performances such as One-act and Large Group Speech. Ben loves hanging out with his friends and enjoying time with his family. He is grateful for all the friends and the community he has found since joining theatre. He was inducted as a Northwest Thespian in 2022.

Nico Calderon is a senior at Northwest High School. They must have gotten stuck in the cook county jail, however, because they are missing their bio.

Nico Calderon is a senior at Northwest High School. They must have gotten stuck in the cook county jail, however, because they are missing their bio.

Ava Carlson is a dual-enrolled junior at Northwest and a Texas-based online school. Her theater experience goes hand-in-hand with her classical vocal training, and she loves participating in musicals and classical solo performance. Her favorite role to date is the Candy Man in Willy Wonka (way back when she was an adorable seventh grader). In addition to performance, Ava has also been heavily involved with costume crew for Northwest productions of SpongeBob, Poe: Dreams of Madness, and Chicago. She also loves making art, fangirling over Star Wars, writing stories, studying history, and debating with her friends.

Tilynne Cartmill is a sophomore at Northwest high school. She is deeply involved in music and was apart of Aurora and noteworthy and was selected for All-State Jazz choir. She enjoys hanging out with friends and family and honored excited to be apart of Chicago.

Anna Coffey is a sophomore at Northwest High School. She did several theater activities before coming to northwest. She also participated in several plays such as will and whimsy,Trap, and death takes train. During her high school experience Anna had become very passionate about speech team, this year she participated in NSDA, large group, and individual speech. Anna enjoys sewing and spending time with the people she cares about.

Abby Elsbernd is a Junior at Waukee Northwest High School. She began her theatre career in an elementary school production of Where the Wild Things Grow and has continued ever since. Throughout her time at Waukee, she has participated in the sixth grade play, seventh grade musical, eighth grade play, and Spongebob the Musical as a sophomore. Outside of theatre, she has participated in cross country, track and field, soccer, individual and group speech teams, Wind Symphony (Varsity Band), Northwest Singers (Varsity Choir), Eos (Varsity Show Choir), Keynote (Varsity Jazz Choir), Student Council, and Activities Council, and All-State Music Festival. She was inducted as a Northwest Thespian in 2022. She enjoys spending time with her friends in her free time. 

Keegan Foell is a senior at Northwest High School. He has been involved in theatre arts in the Waukee Community School district since 7th grade, having a solo in the seventh grade musical: School House Rock Live Jr.. Keegan has since participated in every main stage musical, playing Pig #3 in Shrek the Musical at Waukee High School and Larry the Lobster in The SpongeBob Musical at Northwest High School. Outside of theatre, Keegan is involved in Eos show choir, Northwest Singers, Keynote jazz choir, and this years IHSSA Large Group Speech Team, performing at All-State with his musical theatre group: How to be a Pirate. In the fall, Keegan will be attending Iowa State University to study Vocal Music Education. 

James Fuller is a sophomore at Northwest High School. He loves the theatre and participates wherever he can. He was costume crew in a middle school play and played an ensemble role in a junior high play, TRAP. He also does individuals and group speech! Other than theatre he loves writing, reading, and drawing!

Anna Giles is a senior at Northwest High School. Although she participated in the 6th and 7th grade theatre productions, this is her first high school theatre experience. She was encouraged by her love of music and show choir to audition. Throughout her high school career, Anna has loved participating in show choir, jazz choir, Northwest Singers, RAK, NHS, and tennis.

Ari Hernandez is a sophomore at Northwest High School. They must have gotten stuck in the cook county jail, however, because they are missing their bio.

Cody Holcomb is a senior at Northwest High School. He has a great deal of theatre experience at Waukee and Northwest High School. He has been involved in all speech, theatre, and thespian activities since 7th grade. Cody has played a variety of roles including Leon Tolchinsky in Fools, Plankton in SpongeBob the musical, and Edgar Allan Poe in Poe: Dreams of Madness. Cody has played it all! Outside of theatre and school, Cody is a competitive rock climber at Climb Iowa, the publicity secretary for Northwest High School’s student council, and he currently serves as Thespian Troupe #10623’s president. Cody plans on attending the University of Iowa in the fall to pursue theatre education!

Abigail Imm is a sophomore at Northwest High School. She is active in many forms of the performing arts and has participated in theatrical performances with DMYAT and the Waukee School District. Playing Gray in Treasure Island, Teacher is The Details are in the Decades, and various roles in Will & Whimsy, Abigail has thoroughly enjoyed her time on the stage. She has also participated in four years of show choir and two years of jazz choir. Outside of the arts, Abigail enjoys reading, writing, spending time with friends and family, making things, and running her own business. 

Alex Johnson is a sophomore at Northwest High School. Alex got involved in theater through a summer camp and has continued to do theater for his high school career. Alex has done large group speech and gotten a non-performing all state nomination for No More Mr Nice Guy where he played Sheldon Grimes. Alex has been in many plays over the years such as Of Will and Whimsy where he played Josh, he was also in TRAP where he played Clifton Barnes. Alex was in Poe Dreams Of Madness where he played Police #1. Alex also discovered he loved sewing during a technical theater class and applied to be the Costume construction head and he got the position.

Abbie Kapfer is a Junior at Northwest High School. She is making her first onstage theatre debut since her time playing Oompa Loompa number thirteen in the seventh grade musical. She took part in several crew positions the 2022 show, The SpongeBoob Musical, but her previous dance experience made her decide to try her hand at an on stage role. Theatre wise she really has no experience. 

Sarah Kapustka is a senior at Northwest High School. Sarah has done various theatre activities since she was in 7th grade. Her first play was in 8th grade. The show was called Falling, where she played as ‘Mr. Temple’. After that Sarah gradually got more and more involved in theatre. Her most recent show was one of her favorites, Poe: Dreams of Madness where she played David Poe Jr, Roderick Usher, and a Red Death dancer. Sarah has been an inducted Thespian since her Sophomore year. She has also been nominated for All State two years in a row for Large Group Speech. Outside of theatre, Sarah enjoys creating art, reading, writing, and going on adventures with her friends to new places.

Parker Lambert is a senior at Northwest High School. He got involved in theatre his freshman year and it has been his passion since. Parker has been in two plays, Bob: A Life in Five Acts (Wayne) and Fools (burglar). Parker was in The SpongeBob Musical (Electric Skate) in 2022 and Shrek the Musical (little pig) in 2021. He was also the Assistant Director of Poe: Dreams of Madness. Parker is on the thespian board as well, serving as the front of house manager. He is also avid in speech team. Outside of theatre and school, Parker enjoys his two dogs, Ruben and Cooper, and spending time with his friends.

Sydney LePorte is a sophomore at Northwest High School. She has been cast in two shows in middle school, but is more recently becoming involved with the high school theatre department by taking two theatre classes and participating in thespian events this year. Aside from theatre she was a member in Aurora, the junior varsity show choir, Noteworthy, the junior varsity jazz choir, participates in Northwest Soccer, and is a part of the Student Ministry Worship Team at Lutheran Church of Hope Waukee. Sydney also enjoys playing instruments, singing, crocheting, traveling, and spending time with friends.

Melanie Marks is a sophomore at Northwest High School. She has recently gotten into theatre just this year when she participated in the last fall play, Poe: Dreams of Madness. But she has always had a love for the stage throughout her 13 years of dance experience, where she performed in many ballets, such as Dracula and The Nutcracker. To Melanie, theatre is more than just performing, it's spending quality time with friends and bonding with new ones. 

Paige Olson is a junior at Northwest High School. She has been involved in plenty of shows inside the Waukee School District including Comic Book Heroes, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Will and Whimsy, The Spongebob Musical, and Poe: Dreams of Madness. Paige has also been involved in shows outside of the school district and loves to volunteer at the Des Moines Playhouse! Outside of theatre, Paige is in EOS show choir, and Northwest Singers. 

Kobe Patterson is a Senior at Northwest High School. He is well involved in the theatre arts starting his career sophomore year starring as Captain of the Guard in 2020 Shrek the Musical. Since then He has participated as a Wolf/Cow in The Waukee Northwest High School's production of Fools and in Spongebob the Musical as a Security Guard and Art head in crew respectfully. Kicking off his senior year, he went all out as Montresor and Friend in the Fall Play Poe, participating in the IHSSA making it to All-State for Large Group Improv, and writing, acting and directing in Flip the Script 2023. Outside of theatre Kobe loves hanging out with friends, art, and writing. He was inducted as a Northwest Thespian in 2021.

Greta Paulsen is a sophomore at Northwest High School. She is no stranger to the stage and has performed in many community shows including Billy Elliot: The Musical at the Des Moines Playhouse, I Never Saw Another Butterfly, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, Treasure Island, 13 the Musical, Duets, and Seussical the Musical at Des Moines Young Artists' Theatre, and A Christmas Carol at Iowa Stage Theatre Company. Backstage, Greta has costumed designed for The Boy at the Edge of Everything at DUMYAT and has been a two time swing for DMPA summer theatre camps. Greta is also involved in thespian events at Northwest and went to state speech for group musical theatre as well as receiving multiple 2nd place awards for musical theatre at the Iowa Thespian Festival. Outside of theatre, Greta loves playing varsity tennis, singing in choir and show choir, and watching period dramas with her mom!

Carly Rau is a junior at Northwest High School. She has been in school theater since the 6th grade play. She has been in the 6th, 8th, 9th, and 11th grade plays including Poe: Dreams of Madness (The Raven), and was in last year production of Spongebob. She is also a part of the Waukee Northwest Winter Guard, the Northwest Royal Brigade, and Show Choir.

Claire Sargent is a sophomore at Northwest High School. She has been involved in theater since 6th grade. Claire's first play was her 6th grade play were she played a student. Then in the she was casted as Nala in The Lion King until it got cancelled due to covid. Chicago is her first performance since covid. Outside of theater Claire participates in show choir. Some things she enjoys are listening to music, watching movies, and spending time with her friends. 

Payton Strobel is a senior at Northwest High School. Payton has had extensive involvement in theatre arts in the Waukee Community School District. Payton has been involved in theatre since seventh grade and has been competing in large group and individual speech team since ninth grade. Outside of theatre, Payton is the Editor-in-Chief of Northwest High School's Tenth Street Times. Payton is also a peer mentor for the Youth Leadership Initiative. She loves to spend time with her friends, family, and at the lake as well!

Sophie Thomsen is a sophomore at Northwest High School. She is involved in many performing arts at Northwest such as theatre, show choir, and jazz choir. Her favorite thing about performing is bringing different characters to life on stage. She is part of the PIP (pre-intern program) at Des Moines Playhouse and enjoys working with kids! In her free time, she likes lifting weights, playing with her puppies, Cora and Luna, and shopping! 

Charly Thrap is a senior at Northwest High School. This is her first high school theatre experience and her first theatre experience since 7th grade. Charly has participated in show choir since 7th grade, and had been apart of Northwest Eos and Northwest Keynote the past two years. She decided to participate in the musical this year because she loves to sing and dance and wanted to try something new for her senior year. Charly also loves spending time with family and friends, playing guitar, and being creative through music and art!

Hayden Wade is a sophomore at Northwest High School. They must have gotten stuck in the cook county jail, however, because they are missing their bio.

Zaida Wetzel is a sophomore at Northwest High School. She has been involved in various productions beginning in sixth grade. She started off playing a 50s girl in the sixth grade play and realized how much she loved being on stage. She was also in Lion King the musical, Will and Whimsy, and TRAP. Chicago is Zaida's first musical she will get to see through, because Lion King the musical was cut short due to Covid. Outside of theatre and school, Zaida enjoys playing saxophone, piano, dancing, show choir, and spending time with her friends and family. 

Andrew Young is a sophomore at Northwest High School. He started theatre in 6th grade and has done it whenever he could from then on. He has also done a few activities at the Des Moines Playhouse. Andrew plays baseball and enjoys gaming in his free time as well.

Ashlyn Yu is a junior at Northwest High School. She has been involved in many theatre productions, such as Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical (Lily Polkadot) at the Des Moines Playhouse, The SpongeBob Musical (Sandy Cheeks), and Poe: Dreams of Madness (Virginia). Ashlyn also is involved in EOS Show Choir, Jazz Choir, Best Buddies, and Speech Team. Outside of her activities, she enjoys working, making coffee, and spending time with friends and family.

McKenna Yu is a sophomore at Northwest High School. She is new to theatre this year, but has always been involved with the music department. Outside of school, McKenna is a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. She also enjoys volunteering at the Des Moines Playhouse, baking, and hanging out with friends and family. 

Jack Andersen is a junior at Northwest High School. Jack is also currently the Community Outreach Chair for Thespian Troupe #10623. He has extensive theatre experience, appearing onstage in Ramona Quimby at The Playhouse and as James in School of Rock at Des Moines Young Artists’ Theatre. He has also participated in all shows and thespian events in Waukee since 6th grade. In the spring of 2022, he played SpongeBob and was the Publicity Head Designer for the SpongeBob Musical, both of which earned him an Iowa High School Musical Theatre Award. Backstage at DMYAT, he has designed costumes for Boy at the Edge of Everything, worked on run crew for 13, and on sound crew for Treasure Island. At Northwest, Jack is the Community Outreach Chair for Troupe 10623, Web Editor for the Tenth Street Times, and is a member of the Leadership Council for Random Acts of Kindness. He is also in Northwest Singers (Northwest's varsity choir) and Aurora, the JV show choir. Jack also enjoys baking desserts, crafting, and having fun with friends and family!

Maddie Bavas is a junior at Northwest High School. This is her second time on crew. Last year, she was on construction crew for the SpongeBob Musical.

Kejli Bektic is a junior at Northwest High school. This is her second time appearing on stage after appearing in Willy Wonka. She’s very excited to join this cast for this production and hopes to be apart of future productions. In her free time Kejli enjoys reading and hanging out with her friends. 

Levi Bukstein is a sophomore at Northwest high school. He began to get involved in crew in 7th grade for The Lion King and wasn’t in theater for awhile until 9th grade when he made the set for trap. That’s when he decided that set building was what he liked the most. 

Delaney Boldt is a sophomore at Northwest High School. She first got into theatre in 6th grade, but started participating in theatre more often in 8th grade. She has been in plays including Summer Shorts (DMYAT), Will and Whimsy (Prairieview), Trap (Prairieview) and most recently a couple roles including Blue guest in Poe dreams of Madness this fall. She has also participated in the musical Descendants at Des Moines Young Artists’ Theatre. She has participated in IHSSA and speech and debate. Delaney also enjoys reading, art, music, spending time with friend and Color guard.

Angelia Borski is a senior at Northwest High School. She has participated in theatre since 7th grade when she was a soloist in School of Rock the musical. In 10th grade she starred in the spring musical Shrek where she played Humpty Dumpty. The next year she played Patchy the Pirate in Spongebob the musical as well as Sardine number 1 and a Sea Anemone. That year she also participated in costume crew and helped create the Sea Anemone outfits. Her senior year, she was on costume, build and house crew for Poe: Dreams of Madness and joined Speech team under the Musical and Short film categories. Outside of Theatre and school, Angelia enjoys hanging out with friends, spinning on the color guard and watching anime. 

Haley is a senior at Northwest High School. She got involved in theater crew her Junior year where she was on construction crew and the sound board operator for the SpongeBob Musical. She was also a Co-Run Crew Head in Poe Dreams of Madness. She has been involved in crew outside of theatre by being Head of Crew her Junior and Senior year for both show choirs, Aurora and Eos. Outside of school and crew she enjoys hanging out with friends and family, and napping with her cats. 

Ben Calderon is a senior at Northwest High School. He got involved in theatre last year during the fall production of Fools, where he played the University Student and a flock member. Ben's love for theatre grew as he auditioned for his first musical, where he was cast a Mob Fish along with various ensemble dancing roles. Ben also became involved in the costume and publicity crew during the musical. Last fall Ben had many roles in Poe: Dreams of Madness. He also became involved in more activities beyond main-stage performances such as One-act and Large Group Speech. Ben loves hanging out with his friends and enjoying time with his family. He is grateful for all the friends and the community he has found since joining theatre. He was inducted as a Northwest Thespian in 2022.

Nico Calderon is a senior at Northwest High School. They must have gotten stuck in the cook county jail, however, because they are missing their bio.

Molly Campbell is a Senior at Northwest High School. She has been involved in theater since her junior year, and made All-State qualifying that year for the One Act Play. She has done make-up and hair crew in both Sponge-Bob and Poe, and Chicago is her first production as a make-up and hair crew head. Molly has been with the school Publications team since 2020, and is President of GSA and Vice President of Art Club. 

Halle Christensen is a junior at Northwest High School. She began helping out with crew for the spring musical in her sophomore year. Since then she has also done the spotlights for the Spongebob Musical, Poe: Dreams of Madness, and now Chicago. She has recently joined the crew heads as an assistant set construction head. Outside of crew, Halle enjoys painting, hanging out with her friends, family, and especially her dogs.

Ravyn Covington is a sophomore at Northwest. She loves theatre and has done theatre in 6th grade and her sophomore year. Outside of theatre, she loves cheerleading and reading. When she grows up she wants to be an actress.

Miles Cue is a sophomore at Northwest High School. He started working as a lighting designer in 6th grade and has been doing so ever since. He has been on the light crew for The Lion King, Will and Whimsy, and TRAP. Outside of theatre, Miles participates in band and choir and enjoys reading and playing piano in his free time. 

Keegan Foell is a senior at Northwest High School. He has been involved in theatre arts in the Waukee Community School district since 7th grade, having a solo in the seventh grade musical: School House Rock Live Jr.. Keegan has since participated in every main stage musical, playing Pig #3 in Shrek the Musical at Waukee High School and Larry the Lobster in The SpongeBob Musical at Northwest High School. Outside of theatre, Keegan is involved in Eos show choir, Northwest Singers, Keynote jazz choir, and this years IHSSA Large Group Speech Team, performing at All-State with his musical theatre group: How to be a Pirate. In the fall, Keegan will be attending Iowa State University to study Vocal Music Education. 

Cody Holcomb is a senior at Northwest High School. He has a great deal of theatre experience at Waukee and Northwest High School. He has been involved in all speech, theatre, and thespian activities since 7th grade. Cody has played a variety of roles including Leon Tolchinsky in Fools, Plankton in SpongeBob the musical, and Edgar Allan Poe in Poe: Dreams of Madness. Cody has played it all! Outside of theatre and school, Cody is a competitive rock climber at Climb Iowa, the publicity secretary for Northwest High School’s student council, and he currently serves as Thespian Troupe #10623’s president. Cody plans on attending the University of Iowa in the fall to pursue theatre education!

Docken Haas is a junior at Northwest High School. he has been doing sound since he started in the 7th grade. he was the foley artist for Sponge bob the musical. he also did the sound design for Poe dream's of madness. as well for fools. (you can add and edit this jack. this is the best i could think of) 

Alex Johnson is a sophomore at Northwest High School. Alex got involved in theater through a summer camp and has continued to do theater for his high school career. Alex has done large group speech and gotten a non-performing all state nomination for No More Mr Nice Guy where he played Sheldon Grimes. Alex has been in many plays over the years such as Of Will and Whimsy where he played Josh, he was also in TRAP where he played Clifton Barnes. Alex was in Poe Dreams Of Madness where he played Police #1. Alex also discovered he loved sewing during a technical theater class and applied to be the Costume construction head and he got the position.

Avery Jones is a junior at Northwest high school. They have participated in crew for almost every school production since 6th grade. They were the head of props for the Spongebob Musical and Poe Dreams of Madness in 2022. They have also participated in many thespian events and large group speech team. Avery plays clarinet in the Northwest Royal Brigade and wind symphony band. Avery enjoys drawing, baking, listening to music, and spending time with their friends and their cat.

Abbie Kapfer is a Junior at Northwest High School. She is making her first onstage theatre debut since her time playing Oompa Loompa number thirteen in the seventh grade musical. She took part in several crew positions the 2022 show, The SpongeBoob Musical, but her previous dance experience made her decide to try her hand at an on stage role. Theatre wise she really has no experience. 

Sarah Kapustka is a senior at Northwest High School. Sarah has done various theatre activities since she was in 7th grade. Her first play was in 8th grade. The show was called Falling, where she played as ‘Mr. Temple’. After that Sarah gradually got more and more involved in theatre. Her most recent show was one of her favorites, Poe: Dreams of Madness where she played David Poe Jr, Roderick Usher, and a Red Death dancer. Sarah has been an inducted Thespian since her Sophomore year. She has also been nominated for All State two years in a row for Large Group Speech. Outside of theatre, Sarah enjoys creating art, reading, writing, and going on adventures with her friends to new places.

Carson Kleppe is a junior at Northwest High School. He began to get involved in the tech side of theater his sophomore year of high school. Ever since he had been helping out doing building crew for the Chicago and the SpongeBob Musical set as well as some pieces for Poe: Dreams of Madness. Carson is also involved in Show Choir along with regular choir. Outside of school, he enjoys hanging out with friends and watching moives.

Parker Lambert is a senior at Northwest High School. He got involved in theatre his freshman year and it has been his passion since. Parker has been in two plays, Bob: A Life in Five Acts (Wayne) and Fools (burglar). Parker was in The SpongeBob Musical (Electric Skate) in 2022 and Shrek the Musical (little pig) in 2021. He was also the Assistant Director of Poe: Dreams of Madness. Parker is on the thespian board as well, serving as the front of house manager. He is also avid in speech team. Outside of theatre and school, Parker enjoys his two dogs, Ruben and Cooper, and spending time with his friends.

Jenna Le is a junior at Northwest High School. This year, she is head of costume design for the Chicago and past production: Poe: Dreams of Madness! They started their journey in theatre just last year and worked on costume construction for SpongeBob, including many of the sea anemone jackets. Outside of theatre, Jenna loves to make art and staying fashionable. She hopes to become an art teacher in the future.

Sydney LePorte is a sophomore at Northwest High School. She has been cast in two shows in middle school, but is more recently becoming involved with the high school theatre department by taking two theatre classes and participating in thespian events this year. Aside from theatre she was a member in Aurora, the junior varsity show choir, Noteworthy, the junior varsity jazz choir, participates in Northwest Soccer, and is a part of the Student Ministry Worship Team at Lutheran Church of Hope Waukee. Sydney also enjoys playing instruments, singing, crocheting, traveling, and spending time with friends.

Olivia Morgan is a Senior at Northwest High School. She has been dancing for 13 years and choreographing for 2. Some of her dance experience includes performing in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Nutcracker, the Joffrey Ballet, and working with Abby Lee Miller, Kristen Gorski, Tiffany Maher, Ashly Costa, Keri LeGrand, and more. Olivia also enjoys singing her her high schools varsity show choir and top auditioned choir.

Paige Olson is a junior at Northwest High School. She has been involved in plenty of shows inside the Waukee School District including Comic Book Heroes, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Will and Whimsy, The Spongebob Musical, and Poe: Dreams of Madness. Paige has also been involved in shows outside of the school district and loves to volunteer at the Des Moines Playhouse! Outside of theatre, Paige is in EOS show choir, and Northwest Singers. 

Claire Sargent is a sophomore at Northwest High School. She has been involved in theater since 6th grade. Claire's first play was her 6th grade play were she played a student. Then in the she was casted as Nala in The Lion King until it got cancelled due to covid. Chicago is her first performance since covid. Outside of theater Claire participates in show choir. Some things she enjoys are listening to music, watching movies, and spending time with her friends. 

Payton Strobel is a senior at Northwest High School. Payton has had extensive involvement in theatre arts in the Waukee Community School District. Payton has been involved in theatre since seventh grade and has been competing in large group and individual speech team since ninth grade. Outside of theatre, Payton is the Editor-in-Chief of Northwest High School's Tenth Street Times. Payton is also a peer mentor for the Youth Leadership Initiative. She loves to spend time with her friends, family, and at the lake as well!

Sophie Thomsen is a sophomore at Northwest High School. She is involved in many performing arts at Northwest such as theatre, show choir, and jazz choir. Her favorite thing about performing is bringing different characters to life on stage. She is part of the PIP (pre-intern program) at Des Moines Playhouse and enjoys working with kids! In her free time, she likes lifting weights, playing with her puppies, Cora and Luna, and shopping! 

Andrew Young is a sophomore at Northwest High School. He started theatre in 6th grade and has done it whenever he could from then on. He has also done a few activities at the Des Moines Playhouse. Andrew plays baseball and enjoys gaming in his free time as well.

Ashlyn Yu is a junior at Northwest High School. She has been involved in many theatre productions, such as Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical (Lily Polkadot) at the Des Moines Playhouse, The SpongeBob Musical (Sandy Cheeks), and Poe: Dreams of Madness (Virginia). Ashlyn also is involved in EOS Show Choir, Jazz Choir, Best Buddies, and Speech Team. Outside of her activities, she enjoys working, making coffee, and spending time with friends and family.

Haylie Zinkula is a sophomore at Northwest High School. She first started theater as an actor in the sixth grade play, after that she really fell in love with the idea of theater and even took some classes on it. It wasn't until 9th grade, though, that she really picked it up again, by participating in large group and individual speech team. This fall, she worked as the paint head for the play Poe: Dreams of Madness and hopes to continue through theater through out high school. Outside of school she likes to work and draw in her free time.

Russell Armentrout is a junior at Northwest. He can play the piano and trumpet. He’s been taking piano lessons since 2nd grade and started playing trumpet in 5th grade band. He had been in Jazz Band and was a part of the Pit Band in last year's production of the SpongeBob Musical. He works at Target and likes to hang out with friends. He hopes to go to college for Architecture.

Garrett Blackard is a senior at Northwest High School. His instrument abilities include trombone, guitar, bass, french horn/ mellophone. Garrett practices guitar more than his other instruments, and loves playing rock music, particularly the band Rush. He has played in jazz band since 7th grade, show band since 8th grade, and the Valley HSM worship team since last year. Garrett wants to thanks his parents for being supportive of his skill and Mr. Daubitz for giving him this opportunity.

Nick Jackson is a Junior at Northwest High School. He played trombone in 5th grade and switched to tuba in 6th grade. His favorite part of band is marching band and the playing during the football games. In 11th grade, he joined Jazz Lab and relearned how to play the trombone. He has been successful in band, making 2022-2023 All-State Tuba Alternate and 2 Division 1 Tuba Solo Awards. He loves watching movies, bowling, and grilling/baking. He has played for the High School bowling team in 10th and 11th grade. He hopes to keep playing tuba and trombone after high school and college. He plans to go to college for engineering but does not know a specific major. He would like to say thanks to his parents for supporting him in band and school.

Emily Kurtz is a senior at Northwest High School. She has participated in band since 5th grade and has participated in many musical ensembles since then on many different instruments. She has played in jazz bands, concert bands, marching band, and participated in drumline. Her theater experience in the past includes lights for the 7th grade musical, playing flute for SpongeBob the musical and she will be playing tenor saxophone for Chicago. Outside of band, she likes to go out with friends and try new things.

Carson Parker is a senior at Northwest High School. He has an excellent background in all types of music. He has played piano for Jazz band, Show choir, Jazz choir, and alto sax for concert band and marching band. He also is apart of Northwest Singers and has played in many Honor ensembles around the state and Country. He loves to cook and be outside and play golf. Carson's dream is to eventually play keyboard on broadway some day in the future. He wants to say a thank you to his parents for supporting him in everything. He plans to attend the University of Iowa next year to study Jazz piano performance and Marketing