John Paul Filiatreau

John Paul is a junior and is excited to be playing Romeo in this production of Romeo and Juliet. He previously performed as Freddy in My Fair Lady, and he is grateful for the opportunity to continue growing as an actor.

Outside of theatre, John Paul enjoys serving others and giving back to his community. He is thankful for his family, friends, cast mates, and everyone who has supported him along the way.

John Paul hopes you enjoy the show and experience the passion, emotion, and excitement.

Maggie Coen

Maggie Coen is thrilled to take the stage as Juliet in Bethlehem High School’s production of Romeo and Juliet a One Act Play. She is no stranger to the stage, having performed as Athena in Bethlehem High School’s production of A Patterned Wing of Hope, with the Lawson School of Music in Seussical Jr., and Alice in Wonderland Jr.  She has also performed with Youth Theatre of Hardin County in Oklahoma!, Matilda, Footloose and Shrek.  She has also performed with Allegro Dance Theatre as Glinda in the Wizard of Oz Jr. and Adult Nala in The Lion King Jr.  She is especially excited to perform as Juliet and is grateful for the opportunity to share her love of theatre with the Bethlehem High School community!

Gabriel Newton

Gabriel is ecstatic to make his debut with the Bethlehem High School Theatre Department! Although it is his first time here at Bethlehem, he knows his way around the stage. Gabriel has played many roles at his home theater, Centre Square, but his favorites include; Jack in Into the Woods, George Washington in Non-Stop: A Hamilton Tribute, Toad in Frog and Toad, and Lord Farquaad in Shrek: the Musical.  Gabriel enjoys singing and dancing and has even choreographed shows! He cant wait to see what show he will do next!

Valerie Stone

Valerie Stone is playing Tybalt. Valerie loves to bake and help others. Valerie's favorite color is pink, she loves Ariana Grande, and her favorite food is bread. Her favorite subjects are science and math, if she's able to understand it. She has one dog, Peanut, and one cat, Mr. Socks. She loves spending time watching movies with her mom, hunting whitetail deer, making people laugh, doing archery, and, as you may guess, theatre. 

Akira Naraine

I am a freshman at Bethlehem High School, and I am so excited to be performing as Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet! This is my first play at Bethlehem High, and I’m thrilled to be part of such a fun production.

Before this, I have been in five plays, including the Young Playwrights Festival, where students write, direct, and act in their own plays. I was also a part of Stage One Theater, which gave me even more opportunities to grow as a performer and share my love of acting.

When I’m not on stage, I enjoy horseback riding, playing sports like soccer and track, and hanging out with my friends. I’m so excited to be part of this cast and grateful to everyone who has made this experience possible. Thank you for reading my bio, and I hope you enjoy the show!

Eliza Baldwin

Eliza is excited to be playing Friar Lawrence in Romeo and Juliet! This is her second show with Bethlehem’s theater department. Last fall, she played Prometheus in A Patterned Wing of Hope. Eliza has been in many productions with The Lawson School of Music, most recently playing Ms. Hannigan in Annie Jr. She is also involved with Allegro Dance Theatre where she played Sarabi in The Lion King Jr., this past spring. In addition, Eliza is a member of the Youth Theater of Hardin County, and this summer she performed as the Ugly Duckling and a featured dancer in Shrek, The Musical.

Zoey Thome

Zoey has been doing theatre since she was 5 years old and this play will be her 12th theatrical performance. She has never been a part of the backstage crew because of her love and passion for the stage but is open to learning. Most recently she is proud of coming out of her comfort zone after 2 years away from the stage to take on a deuteragonistic side character role. When not dedicating her time to theatre life or school she focuses on drawing and expressing herself through art. Shout out to her emotional support person a.k.a her amazing mom for helping her practice lines and always being there to help when she can.

Catherine Hils

A junior, Catherine has been involved in theatre for over five years. In the past, she has helped with sound management and acted in small roles in productions like Beauty and the Beast, Jr. Throughout her time in high school, she has helped with four of the Bethlehem Theatre Department's previous productions, taking on tech roles including lighting intern, assistant stage manager, and stage manager. Catherine is thrilled to have her first on-stage appearance as Lady Montague and looks forward to the theatre season ahead!

Lucianna Rivera

Lucianna is thrilled to return to the stage and perform in Bethlehem High School’s production of Romeo and Juliet! She most recently starred in A Patterned Wing of Hope (Narrator) and My Fair Lady (Mrs. Higgins/Ensemble), and some of her favorite roles include Beetlejuice Jr. (Charles, Ensemble), The Miss Noe Middle School Beauty Pageant (Miss Band), and Mary Poppins Jr. (Winifred, Ensemble). Since she was eight years old, she has always dreamed of becoming a professional actor. Lucianna is proficient in musical theatre, being experienced in conveying emotion, dynamics, and projection. In her free time, she enjoys expressing her creativity, performing, and hanging out with her best friends: Ainsley and Allie. She hopes to continue this journey throughout high school and meet new people along the way.

Jessa Gilland

Jessa is a sophomore at Bethlehem High School and is extremely excited to be in this production of ​​​​​​Romeo and Juliet as she has been in love with the art of live and on-screen performance ever since she watched the movies Muppets Most Wanted and High School Musical 2. She has been in five productions so far, two of which were affiliated with Bethlehem (A Patterned  Wing of Hope as Hera and ​​​My Fair Lady as Mrs. Eynsford-Hill), two affiliated with her middle school, Saint James Catholic School (Big Bad as The Old Man and ​​Baker Street Irregulars as the Director/Sherlock Holmes), and one for Stephen Foster (Dare to Dream as Player 2). Jessa plans to pursue this art as her career and always says, “Those who never try to follow their dreams never truly know how happy they can be when they’re doing the thing they love.”

Leilani Maria Smith

Back under the stage lights, Leilani is proud to be preforming once again! Leilani is a sophomore that has been bouncing everywhere in theater from acting in Bethlehems "A Pattern Wing of Hope" (Zeus), "My Fair Lady" (ensemble) to being stage hands for "Winnie the Pooh Musical" at the Stephen Foster Story. Outside of theater she adores choir, singing, art, folklorico dancing, and spending time with her chosen family. Let the show begin!

Natalie Mitzelfelt

Natalie is so excited to be in this year’s Bethlehem production of Romeo and Juliette! She performed her first show at 8 years old, playing “Gertrude Mcfuzz,” from Suessical the Musical and has performed in 7 shows following her first performance. Her favorite roles include Wendy, from Peter Pan, The Cowardly Lion, from The Wizard of Oz, and Count Dracula, from Young Frankenstein. She is excited to learn and grow as an artist!

Nick Kipper-Taylor

Nick is an actor who loves being on stage. Some of his best performances were in the production of Beauty and the Beast Jr at his middle school. He played the main antagonist known as Gaston. Another great performance was in Rock around the Block where he played the popular music icon known as Ziggy Springer. No matter what role he gets, he will always be ready for the challenge and put in as much effort as needed or even more. Finally, he is very excited to perform his role in Romeo and Juliet.

Annie Hallock

My name is Annie and I started getting big into theater last school year. It is quite fun and a good way to make new friends. I enjoy embracing characters and getting to be my silly self.

Logan Fentress

Logan is a junior at Bethlehem High. He has done many shows in the past as a part of tech. But this year, he is deciding to step onto the stage. In the past, he has been a part of sound crew for shows like: The Audition, Little Women, A Patterened Wing of Hope: a Greek Myth, and My Fair Lady. Recently, he also helped with the sound at Steven Foster for Winnie the Pooh Kids. Logan is very excited for all the new experiences of becoming an actor.

Josephine Eberenz

A big fan of the performing arts, Josephine is so excited to be involved in her first Bethlehem theater production! Though this is her first time with Bethlehem, she has been performing on stage for many years with schools such as Holy Angels Academy and Highlands Latin Cottage School. Most recently, she played the title role in the Holy Angels production of Peter Pan. When she is not in theater, Josephine enjoys reading books and playing the piano. Love and gratitude to her parents and younger siblings! 

Jaclyn Reiss Anderson

No stranger to Romeo and Juliet, Jaclyn is thrilled to be a part of this production! Jaclyn has acted in many different plays here in Bardstown, including Beauty and The Beast and My Fair Lady, most recently, she loved being the drunken best friend of Alfred Doolittle, Jamie, from My Fair Lady! When she is not in a play, she takes Theatre class in Bethlehem High School. She has heard and read the tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet, excited to be a part of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy.

Catherine Hils

A junior, Catherine has been involved in theatre for over five years. In the past, she has helped with sound management and acted in small roles in productions like Beauty and the Beast, Jr. Throughout her time in high school, she has helped with four of the Bethlehem Theatre Department's previous productions, taking on tech roles including lighting intern and assistant stage manager. Outside of theatre, Catherine is a member of multiple clubs, including choir, archery, book club, and academic team. This year, Catherine is excited to act as the stage manager for Bethlehem's production of Romeo and Juliet!

Logan Fentress

Logan is a junior at Bethlehem High. He is the sound Manager for this year's production of Romeo and Julliet. He has worked on many other shows for Bethlehem, like: The Audition, Little Women, A Patterned Wing of Hope: a Greek Myth, and My Fair Lady. This year, Logan has decided to be an actor along with being the sound manager. This is his first show doing both tech and acting. He is very excited for this opportunity and will do his best to make this show the best it can be.

Austin Kidd

As one who possesses experience performing underneath the spotlight, Austin is more than excited to return once more to where his favoritism marks the spot! Within the confines of the BHS theater club, Austin has previously performed several roles including The Emperor's New Clothes (Jeremy), Backspace (CAPS), Seussical the Musical (Yertle the Turtle), The Auditions (Yumo), Little Women (Mr. Lawrence & Knight), A Pattern Wing of Hope (Hephaestus), My Fair Lady (Harry). This time however, Austin is currently the props manager in the upcoming play of Romeo and Juliet! When he manages to be where the spotlight isn't, Austin works on his grandparents' farm and chills with his homies. 

Makaela Chesser

Makaela is thrilled to be joining the Bethlehem High School Theater Program as a Sound Intern! She is excited to gain experience both on and off the stage. Her first theater experience was performing Beauty & the Beast at her former school, and she has loved theater ever since. Outside of performing, Makaela enjoys watching plays, and listening to their soundtracks. She hopes to be on stage with Bethlehem High School's Theater next year, and is excited to continue growing her love for theater through this experience!

Maya Noce

Maya is so excited to be starting her second year doing CYC Lights! theater has quickly become her favorite and place to be, and she loves being part of the behind-the-scenes- magic. She’s grateful for all the memories, friendships, and opportunities theater has brought her and can’t wait to see what this year has in store!

Leilani Maria Smith

Leilani is more excited than ever to be part of this years Bethlehem theater production of "Romeo and Juliet"! Now, Leilani has been a part of many wonderful productions such as "A Pattern Wing of Hope" (Zeus), "My Fair Lady" (ensemble) and "Winnie the Pooh Musical" (stage hands). Theater is her passion and she is thrilled to be a part of it and its amazing community! Shout out to all my Besties!

LucyFerris Smith

Lucy Ferris Smith is a senior at Bethlehem High School. She has been a part of The Audition, Little Women: The Musical, A Patterned Wing of Hope, and My Fair Lady, with Romeo and Juliet being her fifth production at Bethlehem. In the past, she has helped with house management, sound, and lights and is currently managing the spotlight. Outside of theatre, she enjoys running track and cross country, trapshooting, and playing piano. 

Jessa Gilland

Jessa is excited for you to see her costume work on the stage! This is Jessa's first time as costumer and she has loved the process of rendering, finding, designing, and executing these costumes! 

Sean Robertson

Sean Robertson has been doing theatre for over 4 years now. He started with a starring role as the wizard/professor in his middle school performance of "The Wizard of Oz." He has been working in the light department for three years now and has helped in numerous Bethlehem High School plays such as "My Fair Lady" and "A Pattern Wing of Hope". Sean also stars in Bethlehem High Schools very own Star News. 

Margery Robertson

This is Margery's very first year of theatre. She will be working with the tech department, as her older brother's lighting intern. She is very excited for her theatre career at Bethlehem High School. 

Jeffrey Eberenz

Jeffrey Eberenz is a freshman who is thrilled to make his high school debut! He has former experience both on stage and behind the scenes in the plays; Peter Pan, Mary Poppins, and The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. When he is not on stage he enjoys spending time with his friends and family along with camping and playing baseball. A huge shout out to his sister and parents who encouraged him to help in Bethlehem's production of Romeo and Juliet. 

McKenzie Mercer

McKenzie Mercer, is a freshman who has great creativity and hopes that she will become an amazing artist. Mckenzie  has a good amount of experience sketching landscapes and motorcycles. Now Mckenzie wishes to live out her freshmen dream of being a part of the theater program.  Off stage Mckenzie enjoys baking unique pastries such as macaroons, cakes of all kinds, and croissants. Mckenzie likes to make a shout out to her Mom for giving her encouragement for joining the theater program.

Louisa Barber

my hobbies include drawing, hanging out with friends, listening to music, and painting. I love theater and the people in it, and find dramatics a healthy pastime. I'm really into art, and I don't really know what I'm supposed to put in this bio.