Who's Who

Ethan Osburn

Arelia Varno

Arelia Varno is excited for her role as Oliver Rivers in PUFFS. A sophomore at New Bremen she most recently preformed in the chorus of The Little Mermaid. She also performed as Belle from Beauty and The Beast last year, which was her first lead role. Arelia will spend her summer going to competitions for her dance studio and going camping. After graduating she wants to attend a undecided college for a Degree in Biology. She is a skilled flutist and loves to sing, she is also learning to play the piano. Arelia thanks her parents for always letting her do the things she enjoys most. She is also grateful for her grandmother who she always loves to spend time with and for her reminders to slow down and not burn herself out. Also her brother, Preston Varno(J. Finch) who can be annoying but she knows he’ll have her back. And lastly to her friends who she gets to enjoy her time with.

Aurora Lauterbach

Aurora Lauterbach is a New Bremen Sophomore. She’s participated in dance since she was four, competing in everything from hip hop to ballet. She also participates in Choir, and has held minor parts in Clue, Into the Woods, and Matilda. Aurora had the amazing experience of being Oaken in Frozen and was blessed with the role of Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast. This year, Aurora is a lead in Puffs as Megan Jones. Aurora would like to thank her family, teachers, and every Drama Club member—you’ve allowed her to become bold, be kind, and to make lifelong memories.

Macy Fullenkamp

Trey Lefeld

Trey Lefeld had been a New Bremen student and community member for his whole life. This is his first real role in any play or musical. Now a junior, he enjoys Cross Country, Track, Esports, Band, and Choir. After high school, he wishes to attend Ohio State University and pursue a degree in neuroscience, with an overall goal of neuropsychology. He thanks his friends and family for helping him believe and achieve his goals.

Ella Schmehl

Ella Schmehl is excited to play her many roles in this year's production of Puffs! A freshman at New Bremen High School, she has been in the chorus in the previous school musicals "Frozen" and "Beauty and the Beast". She would like to thank her family and friends for all of the support throughout the years and she would also like to thank her school board for making this show happen. She is extremely grateful for her drama director Andy Bundy for putting everything together and the fun environment all together.

Delaney Sexton

Delaney Sexton is ecstatic to be performing her second leading role as Xavia Jones, Hannah, and Professor Mc.G in Puffs. A 7th grader at New Bremen Schools, she has acted in Beauty and the Beast as Madame De La Grande Bouche, in which she loved dearly. When she graduates, Delaney plans to attend Juilliard, a school for performing arts to carry out her dream of acting in Ride The Cyclone, Starlight express, Grease, Phantom of the Opera, and many more. Delaney plays many instruments including piano, flute, and guitar, and she also enjoys belting songs when nobody is around. Delaney thanks her mom, for always being supportive of her, and for helping her through everything. She is also very thankful for the cast that she acts with and her director, Andy Bundy, for helping her dreams come true.

Preston Varno

Preston Varno was born in New Bremen Ohio, he started his career as Chorus in Frozen Jr. In Sidney Ohio, then became a Pirate in Peter Pan in Sidney Ohio, and continued on to become Hans in Frozen Jr. here at New Bremen Schools. After Hans he was Gaston. He wants to thank his parents to push him the little that he needs to make the role because he said he always loves it. He also wants to thank Ethan Reynolds because Preston said Ethan has always supported him. And he would like to thank his grandparents for always supporting him through the thick and thin.

Myra Ballweg

Mikayla Borho

Mikayla Borho is excited to be back in the drama club program! A junior at New Bremen Schools, she is playing a mix of characters, including Sally Perks, Blondo, and more. Mikayla previously appeared in the 2021 production of Into the Woods Jr., where she played Rapunzel's Prince. She would like to thank her parents for always supporting her—whether in cross country, band, choir, or now drama club. She also wants to thank her friends and boyfriend for always making her smile, even on days when she doesn’t feel like it.

Heidi Elshoff

Heidi Elshoff is a seventh grader who loves acting and singing. She is very excited to be playing Leanne, Helga, Ginny, and Frenchy. Heidi wants to thank her parents and siblings for always bringing her and supporting her in this journey. In the summer Heidi plans to have some fun at Culver summer schools and camp. She has been in drama club since 3rd grade and loves it. She is very thankful to all of her fellow classmates who support her on stage. Her teachers are a big part of her journey because they always support her in class. She is very honored to be in this play and wants to thank everyone that has been with her on her journey.

Brylin Smith

Brylin Smith is proud to be performing in PUFFS as a variety of supporting characters. She was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is now in her fourth year of attendance at New Bremen as a sophomore in high school. Previously, Brylin has held the role of Maurice in Beauty and the Beast and was a chorus member in Frozen Jr. After high school, she plans to earn a degree in psychology and hopes to continue participating in community theater groups. Currently, Brylin sings soprano in the school choir, plays saxophone in New Bremen's concert band and is a member of the Color Guard during the football season. She is grateful for Andy Bundy, Dean Schweizer, Amy Stephens, and her teachers, as she would not be able to successfully participate in these programs without their time, effort, and assistance. Additionally, Brylin would like to thank her family and friends for the unwavering support and encouragement that has helped her get to where she is now.

Fatima Taram

Emily Doenges

Keegan Wells

Keegan Wells is a senior at New Bremen High School and is thrilled to take the stage in Puffs as he continues his passion for performing. He has been involved in Drama Club since his freshman year, playing leading roles in Matilda Jr., Frozen Jr., and Beauty and the Beast Jr. A dedicated musician, he plays and sings in the band and choir, aspiring to major in Music Education. He is also active in Rotary Interact Club, Spanish Club, and Student Government. Keegan thanks his family for their unwavering support and his teachers for fostering his love of music and education.