Astha Patel is delighted to be making her debut with West Ashley Theater Arts. Recent credits include a virtual show with West Ashley High, another show with Charleston Youth Company, and Wando Voice Studio. She also recently performed for the school in a short film video. She is a Dancer in Theatre from West Ashley High (and has also trained with her teacher, Ms. Mueller). She has been in theatre arts organizations including West Ashley High's theatre department. She is an entertaining dancer for West Ashley High.

Daniel Slavett is excited to be making his debut with West Ashley Theater Arts. Daniel will be a backup singer throughout the Leader of the Pack production for the Doom Boppas. A little bit about Daniel: His favorite food is lasagna, and he enjoys watching Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. In his spare time, he likes to hang out with family and friends, meditate, and do yoga!

Jalah Hill is excited to be performing in the West Ashley Theater Arts production of Leader of the Pack. She previously performed in the musical BEAUTY AND THE BEAST in 2019 as a villager and an enchanted napkin. She was also a part of the musical AIDA in 2020 as a dancer and singer. From freshman year up to sophomore year,  she was on the West Ashley High School Dance Team and performed at events such as basketball games, community pep rallies, etc. She has been dancing for 9 years. Her future goals are to go to college and major in nursing to be a nurse. She would like to thank her family and friends for always being there to support her.

William Hicks (virtual actor) is delighted to be making his debut with the West Ashley High School Theater Company.  Favorite credits include Happily Ever After with West Ashley Advanced Studies Magnet Theater and various others from Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary. He also recently staged, directed, and edited a music video. He is a student in engineering from West Ashley High School.  He is a member of the National Honor Society dedicated to cleaning up public spaces in Charleston.  He is happy to be here and help in any way he can.

Alexis Singleton is delighted to be performing in her first production. She is a student at West Ashley High School. Last year she was supposed to perform in “Aida” at West Ashley High School but unfortunately it didn't happen. Besides that, she also took drama in middle school. And, she also took it her freshman and sophomore year at West Ashley High School. 

My name is Darius H. Brown. I am a senior at West Ashley High School, and I’ve been in
NJROTC since my freshman year, and Theatre since my sophomore year. In my junior year, I participated in the Halloween school play “Scared Silly”, and played two main character roles. In the same year I auditioned for the main male role in “Aida”, but due to COVID-19 and other circumstances, I couldn’t play the role. For college, I’m going to either Southern University or Morehouse with an ROTC scholarship. I would like to thank my NJROTC Instructors, Theatre teachers, and my family for molding me into the person I am today.

Sophie Goller-Deitsch (Gus understudy and virtual actor) is delighted to return to acting with the West Ashley High School theatre department. Recent credits include several roles on Scared Silly with West Ashley High School. She has also written, directed, and acted in a short production for the West Ashley High School theatre department. She is interested in linguistics and has achieved a B1 certificate of proficiency in French. She is also president of Operation Rainbow GSA and a member of the Charleston chapter of the National Honor Society, and she volunteers regularly to better her community.

I'm a senior and I've been in the theater 4--musical production--class for three years, though I've been taking theater courses for the last seven years now. From my first role as a narrator for the three little pigs production in elementary school, to an ensemble member and understudy, to this year's role as Ellie Greenwich in the Leader of the Pack musical, I've always had an interest in being on stage and learning the means of creating something memorable. Other interests I have outside of school include culinary/decorating/pastry work, playing instruments, and tutoring, and my goal for the future is to get through college and struggle my way into pediatrics.

Hi I’m Miracle, I’m a junior and I love to dance and act. This is my second play and I’m so exited about it, and getting to experience this hybrid production of Leader of the pack. 

Gabriel is a junior at West Ashley High School.  Gabriel loves theater because of Mrs. Mueller and Ms. Jones. They both care for Gabriel and always manage to put a smile on his face. In the future, Gabriel plans on attending college and pursuing a career in the medical field. In his free time, Gabriel enjoys hanging out with friends and playing sports. He plays varsity soccer during the spring and varsity football in the fall. Gabriel's favorite foods are steak and chicken alfredo. 

Gabriela Borjon Perez has acted in small theatrical productions such as Scared Silly and Manzana which she wrote with a few of her classmates for her 10 Day Play, and is now a part of the acting and technical production of Leader of The Pack 2021. Gabriela hopes to continue her acting career into her senior year, so come see her next year, as well as using her acting skills to make a career out of acting. Gabriela has had a passion for acting since she was a child through musicals and films but never knew how it felt to stand on a stage and perform until her freshman year of high school. Since then she has never stopped acting and enjoys the family that theater has created through these productions. She has found her true passion and purpose in life and thanks all of you who support her through this journey. Enjoy the Show!

Alexis Nesbitt is delighted to be performing in her first production. She is a student at West Ashley High and can´t wait to show off her skills as she performs. 

Ja’Leah Summers one of our performers is delighted to be making her debut with X Company.  Her Recent and favorite credits include Charlie and the Chocolate factory with Orange Grove Charter School, Thwacked with Orange Grove Charter School. She is currently a student at West Ashley High. She plans on going to college locally with hopes of graduating with a business degree. After she completes this she will then go on to law school to pursue her dream of becoming a lawyer. For now though she is a talented and dedicated actor who is up for any challenge or task. 

My name is Frederick Fortner. I am a junior at West Ashley High school, I’ve been in theater since freshman year. I am currently in theater 3 in the musical Leader of the Pack. I have a little bit of experience when it comes to performing. Freshman year a few of my friends and I were tasked with creating a 10 day play and performing it in front of the whole school. It was a great opportunity to dabble in what it's like to act and direct. I want to either go to an HBCU or Clemson in the future. I don’t really know what I want to do, but I do know that I want to start my own photography business. I can thank my yearbook teacher Ms.Lee for getting me into taking photos and falling in love with using cameras. I also want to potentially be a actor in the future I can thank my theater teacher Ms. Jones for all she has taught me and the confidence she's instilled in me to be happy with just being myself.

Caroline is excited to debut as Mickey in this year's musical. After Aida was cancelled last year, being able to be in a musical at West Ashley is a great oppoutunity. When she's not at school, she is either working or on the beach. Caroline is attending Charleston Southern next year as a business marketing major, and will miss Jones and Mueller so much!

Jasmin has been in the theatre department since her freshman year. She has played a variety of roles including Copa girl in Copacabana, LeFou in Beauty and the Beast, Zoser in Aida, and Gus Sharkey in this year's Leader of the Pack. Outside of school, she enjoys playing soccer and beach volleyball and dancing around the house with her family. She is excited to still be able to do the production this year even with the pandemic. She is attending CofC this fall and will continue to perform in college. Jones and Mueller have made her high school experience one to remember!

Taliyah Fenner is a junior at West Ashley Highschool. Among the many activities she takes part in including, track, cheer, and MORE cheer, performing is by far her most favorite. She has always had a passion for singing, dancing, and being under the spotlight. She would like to thank her mom for always supporting her through her hectic life and providing her with unconditional love.

Marie Truitt is a senior at West Ashley High School. She may be recognized from 2019’s Anonymous and would have played Amneris in 2020's Aida. Marie plans to graduate in 2021 and attend Arizona State University. She thanks many people for where she is, including her supportive parents, and educators that have helped her get where she is now.

Riley Maerlender is excited to be making her musical debut in Leader of the Pack! She was last in Scared Silly and is excited to be performing in her first musical production. She is graduating this year and plans on majoring in finance or accounting with a minor in hospitality in college next year. She is Disney-obsessed and would love to work for the company one day.

Aiah Smith is a junior at West Ashley High School. Aiah has been a part of many productions, but her favorites include Hairspray with Pam Rossi Dance Ten Studio, Cinderella with Pinecrest Moorpark Elementary, and now Leader of The Pack: The Ellie Greenwich Musical with the  WAHS Theater Department. She has been singing, dancing, and acting from a young age and her passion for the performative arts is apparent in her performance. When she is on stage she describes the feeling as a “magical energy”. Aiah would like to thank her mom Jaye Smith for supporting her and being a solid word of advice over the years. She also appreciates her mom paying for vocal and acting workshops, taking her to shows and recitals, and supplying endless pairs of dance shoes. Aiah Smith is ready and excited to make her WAHS Theatre Department debut!

Madison Payan is delighted to be performing in her first-ever production. She is a student at West Ashley High School in Leader of the Pack as Rosie Greenwich.

Levi Wagner is delighted to be stage managing in his first production, Leader of the Pack! He is a junior at West Ashley High School. He has taken other theater courses leading up to this point and developed a strong interest in the technical aspects of putting together a production as well as asserting leadership throughout the curation of a show! 

Jacoby Schalk (tech designer) is happy to be making his debut with West Ashley High School. He has recently done Theater 1 in West Ashley High School and is happy that he can be a part of this production. He works part-time as a cashier for Zaxby’s and does a great job at it. He is currently working on trying to get a degree in Cyber Security. This is his first time working on a big production like this. He has gained a lot of experience with theater during this production and it will help him in the future.

Vanessa Belsito (Prop Master) is delighted to be making her debut with The West Ashley Theater Arts. Credits include Scared Silly with The West Ashley Theater Programme. She also recently contributed to a short film. More at www.ashleytalent.com

Ms. Jones has been the fearless leader of the pack at West Ashley High School for the last four years. Having participated in theater for the last 20 years and graduating with a performing arts degree from Colorado State University, Ms. Jones has turned her focus to producing a love of theater inside and outside of the classroom. She would like to thank Ms. Mueller and her loving school children for keeping her sane and optimistic in this crazy year.

Latanya Mueller is a theater educator, director, designer, and performer from Baltimore, Maryland, who has proudly made Charleston her home for more than a decade. She has her B.F.A from Goucher College, an MaEd in Secondary Education from the University of Phoenix, and a Masters Certificate in Arts Management from College of Charleston. She has proudly performed in numerous professional and community productions since her stage premiere in her sixth grade production of King Artie and the Knights of the Rad Table, including Deena Jones in Dreamgirls, Sarah in Ragtime, and Belle in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Latanya has worked as a theater and English educator for Charleston County Schools for ten years.