Braden Hillyer

Braden is a senior at Ridgeview High School. He likes to sing, spend time with loved ones, and play in Ridgeview’s marching and concert bands. Braden is also an All-State Va tenor 2 and will be attending Virginia Tech in the fall as a freshman majoring in Music Technology. This is Braden’s first ever musical production and is looking forward to performing.

Alyssa Kiser

Alyssa is a senior at Ridgeview and has been in theater for 4 years, and has been part of 3 one act competition pieces. Her roles were Anne Boleyn in Queens, The Sun and Moon in How High Is Up, and Sarah in The Actor’s Nightmare. She is the daughter of Justin and Monica Kiser. She loves to spend time with her loved ones and her dogs.

Koen Powers

Koen Powers is a senior at Ridgeview High School. He has been involved with the RHS Theatre Department 3 out of 4 years of high school. His acting journey began at the age of 10 with the Cumberland Clinch Collective as Charlie Bradley in the Best Christmas Pageant Ever. He also performed as Scuttle in The Little Mermaid Junior and Bob Cratchit in The Christmas Carol at the Barter Theatre Youth Academy. Additionally, he was involved with Artists Collaborative Theatre based in Pikeville, Kentucky, where he performed as Thomas O’Malley in Aristocats Kids and Josh/Ensemble in 9 to 5. Throughout his time at Ridgeview, he has been awarded a Best Actor award at the One Act Competition for performances in Book Women and The Actors Nightmare. Outside of the theatre, he enjoys singing at church, reading, and hanging out with friends and family. Koen extends his gratitude to Mrs. Knepp and the entire RHS Theatre Department.

Alyssa Sperow

Alyssa Sperow is a tenth grader here at Ridgeview High School. She enjoys acting, singing, reading, and spending time with her loved ones. This will be her second musical here at Ridgeview, but she also enjoys participating in community theatre. Her stand out shows are, Cinderella, The Lion King Jr., The Greatest Christmas Pageant Ever, and countless church Christmas plays. She is super excited for you to see Tarzan the Musical come to life!

Richard Nemeth

Richard Nemeth is a senior at Ridgeview High School. Richard likes to sing and is excited to play Kerchak in Tarzan the Musical. Other hobbies of Richard’s include playing video games and swimming.

Vivian Stanley

Vivian is Junior here at RHS. She is the daughter of Cricket Gilliam and Shannon Gilliam. In her spare time she enjoys working, theatre, and art. Her past performances include Lady Capulet in Romeo and Juliet 6 Very Busy Days, Joy in Rogers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, and Ellen in The Actors Nightmare.

Ananiah Carty

Ananiah is a Sophomore at Ridgeview, and is extremely exited to show this production to you all. She loves playing music, singing, theatre, and most of all her family and friends.

Jessica Phillips

Jessica is excited to be part of this year’s production of Tarzan. She is so grateful for the opportunity to portray Tarzan’s birth mother and share this beautiful story on stage. She loves music and performing and would like to thank her friends, family, and directors for their encouragement and support.

Neveah Daine Bridges

Neveah Bridges is in 10th grade and is 15 years old. This is her second year in theatre. She has been in two productions at Ridgeview--The Actor's Nightmare and How High is Up. She had a really great time in both, but says that Tarzan is by far the best! She also says that she would take this class over and over again because it is really a great experience and she encourages anyone that wants to be their self and act, definitely take theatre and/or choir!

Zachary Wampler

Zackary is a history lover who made his debut performance last semester as Henry in The Actor's Nightmare. He enjoys spending time with his friends.

Ethan Vitatoe

Ethan is a Junior here at RHS. He enjoys cooking, psychology, wrestling and other sporting activities. Ethan's most recent roll was the The Executioner in The Actor's Nightmare. He has also taken Mrs. Knepp's theatre design class.

Nevaeh Turner

Nevaeh has been in Ridgeview's Choir for 2 years, where she loves singing. This year, she branched out and decided to take the theatre class, where she is thrilled to be in Tarzan. Additionally, Nevaeh has been a top contender at talent shows.

Madison Cox

Madison is very excited to be in the production of Tarzan as an addition to the ensemble. She is a junior at Ridgeview High School and has participated in chorus for five years. Madison wants to thank her family and friends for their love and support for all she is accomplished.

Cadynce Fields

Cadynce Fields is excited to swing into the jungle as ensemble/snipes in Tarzan! Cadynce has been involved in school theatre for several years and loves performing, dancing, and competing in forensics. Some of her favorite roles include Peter Pan and the Pied Piper in Shrek Jr., as well as being part of the Main Congregation in The Hunchback of Notre Dame. She has also appeared in Cinderella (Ensemble) and worked tech for The Addams Family. Cadynce would like to thank the directors, cast ,and her family for always supporting her love of theatre. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Ciara Simerly

Ciara is a junior at RHS. She is the daughter of Sarah Gilbert and Greg Simerly. She enjoys theatre and choir. Her first musical was Cinderella last spring. She has enjoyed working on Tarzan and hopes you love the show!

Rhylee Stidham

Rhylee is a freshman choir member. She enjoys singing, dancing, spending time with those she loves, as well as her cat. She is also proud to be a member of Ridgeview Beta Club.