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EDMONDS HEIGHTS PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS


 

XANADU
 

 Book by Douglas Carter Beane

Music and Lyrics by

Jeff Lynne and John Farrar

 

Based on the Universal Pictures film screenplay by Richard Danus & Marc Rubel

Originally produced on Broadway by Robert Ahrens, Dan Vickery, Taro Smith/B. Swibel, Saro Murchison, Dale Smith, and Cari Smulyon

XANADU is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performances materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com

 

Director
Dorothy Rosenthal Pierce
 
Associate Musical Director
Christopher Puckett
 
Choreographer
Erin Bell
 
Associate Director
Marina Pierce
 
Associate Musical Director
Dov Matthews
 
Associate Choreographer
Natalya Czosnyka
 
Stage Manager
Eden Sansburn*
 

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This production contains brief references to suicide. Join EHPA in assisting those in need of support by visiting our table in the lobby to learn about the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and their mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Please consider making a donation to this important cause with us or by visiting the AFSP website.

 

Song List

Act 1:

  • I’m Alive – Clio/Kira and the Muses
  • Magic – Kira
  • Evil Woman – Melpomene, Calliope and the Sirens
  • Suddenly – Kira and Sonny
  • Whenever You're Away From Me – Danny and Kira
  • Dancin’ – Danny, Sonny and the Muses
  • Strange Magic – Melpomene, Calliope and Kira
  • All Over the World – Sonny, Danny and the Muses
  • Don’t Walk Away – Sonny, Danny and the Muses

Act 2:

  • Fool – Kira and the Muses
  • The Fall – Sonny and the Muses
  • Suspended in Time – Kira and Sonny
  • Have You Never Been Mellow – Kira and the Greek gods
  • I’m Free - Kira, Sonny, and Pegasus
  • "Xanadu" – Kira, Sonny, Danny and the Muses

Cast

Lynx Beaky (they/them)
Melpomene, Muse of Tragedy
Eliot Best (he/him)
Thalia, Muse of Comedy
Fiona Black (she/they)
Head Dresser
Leo Cabellon (he/him)
Sound Intern
Evangeline Carballo (they/them)
Cyclops/Greek Chorus
Grace Carbonetti-Norton (she/her)
Calliope, Muse of Epics
Asher Carlson (they/them)
Polyhemnia, Muse of Sacred Song
Zephyr Carter (he/him)
Tube/Greek Chorus
Aidan Cavanaugh (he/him)
Young Danny/Greek Chorus
Bella Conroy (they/them)
Siren/Greek Chorus
Kera Croft (she/her)
Siren/Greek Chorus
Ihara Davenport (they/them)
Spotlight Operator
Surya DeWeese (he/they)
Zeus/Greek Chorus
Enya-Maria Healy (they/them)
Hera/Andrews Sister/Greek Chorus
Aava Henry (she/her)
Medusa/Greek Chorus
Eleanor Klein (she/her)
Stage Crew
Eden Kopke (he/him)
Terpsicore, Muse of Dance
Akseli Leyba (he/she)
Stage Crew
Christana Leyton (she/her)
Kira, Muse of History (Clio)
Tatiana Lindberg (she/her)
Urania, Muse of Astronomy
Ollie Long (they/them)
Stage Crew/Props Master
Damien Luccio (he/him)
Tube/Greek Chorus
Elijah Lunder (he/him)
Lighting Intern
Daphne Lynch (she/her)
Dresser
Noah Madden (he/him)
Tube/Greek Chorus (Muse Swing)
Selena Mai (she/they)
Stage Crew
August Marshall (they/them)
Danny Maguire
Avery Matheson (he/him)
Lighting Engineer
Stazy McKeown (she/her)
Dresser
Nora McKinstry (she/her)
Dresser
Beckett Meabon (he/him)
Spotlight Operator
Landon Meabon (he/him)
Sound Intern
Phoenix Meabon (she/her)
Hermes/Greek Chorus (Muse Swing)
Laura Mouhanna (she/her)
Dresser
Gunnar Ness (he/him)
Stage Crew
Liam Padfield (they/them)
Sonny Malone
Sophie Portugal (they/she)
Eros/Ensemble (u/s Kira)
Ilze Riekstiņš (she/her)
Euterpe, Muse of Music
Jessie Riekstiņš (she/they)
Projections
Hannah Roy (she/her)
Dresser
Asher Sansburn (he/him)
Sound Engineer
Eden Sansburn (she/they)
Stage Manager
Elanor Sansburn (she/her)
Erato, Muse of Lyrics (u/s Melpomene, u/s Calliope)
Hank Sebring (he/him)
Thetis/Greek Chorus
Felicity Silvers (she/they)
Aphrodite/Greek Chorus
Mia Thomas-Jones (she/her)
Siren/Ensemble
EthanCole West (he/him)
Lighting Intern
Bee Whitehead (they/she)
Centaur/Greek Chorus
Zoe Whitesell (she/they)
Andrews Sister/Greek Chorus

Special Thanks

Please visit and support our sponsors, listed at the end of the program. 

It would be impossible for our program to run without the dedicated assistance of volunteers. EHPA depends on our families and community members to make it all happen. We would like to thank our Theatre Advisory Group for their time, talent, consistent support, troubleshooting and decision-making. 

Thank you to:

  • Andrew Matheson 
  • Jason Best 
  • Alan Bond
  • Taylor Newman
  • Luci Allen
  • Adia Best
  • Bob Rice - microphone donation
  • Sabrina Klein and Robin Erlich  - Painting Leads
  • Jessica Lemley-Carballo & Bryn Riekstiņš - Costuming Leads
  • Jennifer Meabon, Jenny Harvey, Angie Caniff, Kelly Silvers, Taylor Newman, Gretchen Bjork Knudsen, Alan Bond - Volunteer Coordinators. You saved me a million times. -drp

Costuming: Doris Black, Dustie Buyers, Joy McCullough-Carranza, Caitlin and Kyle Luccio, Brook Welsh, Costume Crew class

Set Painting, Building, & Props: Brian, Lindsey, and Lynx Beaky, Carrie Biggs, Aidan Cavanaugh, Bella Conroy, Lev Ehrlich, Kat Erickson, Aava Henry, Felix Jones, Scott, Sabrina, Eleanor, and Emmet Klein, Scott, Michelle, Jack and Nora McKinstry, Bryn and Ilze Riekstiņš , Bridget Sandwick, Lin, Asher, Eden, and Elanor Sansburn, Erik and Isaac Scheel, Elise, George, and Genevieve Stephens, Angela Swope, Carrie and Bee Whitehead, Margaret and Andrew Wilson

Lobby Design Lead:  Ace Luccio*

Lobby decorating:  Zephyrus Carter*, Caitlin Luccio, Noah Madden*

Poster artwork: Adia Best*

Headshots and Photos:  Dorothy Rosenthal Pierce

 

There will be 15 minute intermission.

 

All concession and swag sales benefit Thespian Troupe #7469

 

Band

Nick Colletto - Keyboard

Charles Dean - Bass

Joe Hinchy - Guitar

Wyatt Webberley - Keyboard 2

Snowden Baughn - Drums

 

 

Meet the Company

Lynx Beaky (they/them)

Melpomene, Muse of Tragedy
Lynx Beaky (they/them) - Melpomene, Muse of Tragedy Lynx is excited to present to you Xanadu! Their most recent shows include Shapeshifters (Ballyhoo) and Anastasia (EHPA). Some of their favorite roles are Miles (Tuck Everlasting, EHPA) and Drake (Honk, MCT). In their free time, they enjoy playing softball and would like to thank their team for putting up with their theatre-kid-ness.

Eliot Best (he/him)

Thalia, Muse of Comedy
Eliot Best (he/him) - Thalia, Muse of Comedy This is Eliot's first AMT show, and he is very excited to play Thalia. Eliot is 14 and in 9th grade. Other shows you may have seen him in recently have been playing Reuben in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Bruce in Matilda Jr. This is Eliot's 10th show with EHPA. He also works as a sound intern for many of the shows. Eliot would like to thank all of his family for being very supportive of everything he's done. He would also like to thank everyone in the cast and every director for being very kind and welcoming all throughout the rehearsal process!

Fiona Black (she/they)

Head Dresser
Fiona Black (she/they) - Head Dresser This is Fiona's second show working as Head Dresser for EHPA. Most recently you've seen them on stage as Ada Bowery in Newsies. A tenth grader at Edmonds Woodway Highschool, Fiona likes to do arts and crafts, listen to music, and play with their pet hedgehog. Fiona would like to thank her mom, also in costuming, for her inspiration.

Leo Cabellon (he/him)

Sound Intern
Leo Cabellon (he/him) - Sound Intern LeoTheGreat is exited to be running sound for his first AMT show. You've most recently seen him on stage as Jack in Newsies. He would like to thank his parents for letting him tech, and the McKeown family for driving him to school, as well as Asher and Thomas for teaching him sound. He hopes you enjoy EHPA's production of Xanadu

Evangeline Carballo (they/them)

Cyclops/Greek Chorus
Evangeline Carballo (they/them) - Cyclops/Greek Chorus This is Evangeline’s 30th production at Edmonds Heights! They were last seen in Mean Girls as Mrs. George. Outside of theatre, they enjoy talking to friends, playing video games, especially Minecraft and Sims, crocheting, and reading. They are so glad to be part of this amazing production and would like to thank Dorothy, Christopher, Dov, Marina, Natalya, Eden, Jessica, Bryn, and Erin! Please enjoy the show!

Grace Carbonetti-Norton (she/her)

Calliope, Muse of Epics
Grace Carbonetti-Norton (she/her) - Calliope, Muse of Epics Gracie is so excited to be in Xanadu! This will be Gracie’s 11th show at Edmonds Heights, and she has had a blast playing such a silly, comedic character and improving her roller skating skills (that didn’t exist before this musical). Some of her favorite past shows include The Lightning Thief, Matilda, Tuck Everlasting, Anastasia, and Mean Girls. Gracie has had the best time working on this silly, fun-filled musical, and now she cannot wait to share it with friends and family.

Asher Carlson (they/them)

Polyhemnia, Muse of Sacred Song
Asher Carlson (they/them) - Polyhemnia, Muse of Sacred Song Asher is so excited to be performing in Xanadu! This is Asher's third show acting at Edmonds Heights, but their 7th year in the theatre! Their favorite roles include Janis in Mean Girls. In Asher's spare time, they like to sing, roller skate, and sew. Asher loves theatre and the friendships they can make while working on something that makes them happy. Asher would like to thank Erin and Natalya for being such great choreographers and all their friends for being there for them.

Zephyr Carter (he/him)

Tube/Greek Chorus
Zephyr Carter (he/him) - Tube/Greek Chorus Zephyr is excited to perform Xanadu for you all! This is his first performance in AMT, and he is more than thrilled to have this opportunity. Zephyr has been in several shows at the DA level before this including playing Judah from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. He is also excited to perform as The Tubes and to be able to skate onstage! He would like to thank everyone in the theatre department and his friends and family for being nothing but supportive.

Aidan Cavanaugh (he/him)

Young Danny/Greek Chorus
Aidan Cavanaugh (he/him) - Young Danny/Greek Chorus Aidan is super excited to be playing Young Danny in Xanadu! He has played roles such as Jesse Tuck in Tuck Everlasting, The Stepmother in Into the Woods, and Damian in Mean Girls at EHPA. He's enjoyed previous roles with Madrona Children’s theatre as Augustus in Willy Wonka, James in James and the Giant Peach, Cat in Honk!, and Rooster in Annie. When not performing, he loves to sing, play Magic the Gathering, and play video games.

Bella Conroy (they/them)

Siren/Greek Chorus
Bella Conroy (they/them) - Siren/Greek Chorus This is Bella's 26th show with Edmond Heights. They are happy to be performing once more. You may have recently seen them in Joseph as Mrs. Potiphar and in Mean Girls as Sophie K. and Sexy Corn. They hope you enjoy the show and have a swell time.

Kera Croft (she/her)

Siren/Greek Chorus
Kera Croft (she/her) - Siren/Greek Chorus Kera is very excited to be in this production of Xanadu! Some of her favorite shows she’s previously been in are The Lightning Thief and Matilda. She has also helped with tech for numerous shows, including Into the Woods and Newsies. In her free time, she likes to read, be with her friends, and be creative. She wants to thank the wonderful directors, choreographers, parent volunteers, and tech crew members at EHPA!

Ihara Davenport (they/them)

Spotlight Operator
Ihara Davenport (they/them) - Spotlight Operator Ihara is excited to be back for their second show here at EHPA! They last teched in Finding Nemo JR. In their spare time they like to play basse and make art. They would like to thank their whole family for their support. They hope you enjoy the show!

Surya DeWeese (he/they)

Zeus/Greek Chorus
Surya DeWeese (he/they) - Zeus/Greek Chorus Surya is glad to be part of Xanadu, playing the role of the supreme lord and king of all gods, Zeus. They are 17 and in 12th grade. This is their first show with AMT and their first year at EH. They have participated in theatre with Dandylyon Drama and played the character of Horton the Elephant in Seussical Jr. this summer. They enjoy things like music, video games, and food.

Enya-Maria Healy (they/them)

Hera/Andrews Sister/Greek Chorus
Enya-Maria Healy (they/them) - Hera/Andrews Sister/Greek Chorus Enya is excited to be an Andrews sister in Xanadu (the Andrew Sisters are their favorite 1940’s singing group). Their favorite roles include Gretchen Wieners in Mean Girls, the Oracle in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, and understudying for Miles Tuck in Tuck Everlasting. In their spare time, they enjoy sleeping, reading, drawing, and playing string bass.

Aava Henry (she/her)

Medusa/Greek Chorus
Aava Henry (she/her) - Medusa/Greek Chorus Aava is a sophomore in high school at Lynnwood High School. She was most recently seen as the Sour Kangaroo in Seussical at EHPA. She enjoys playing soccer, reading, writing, and hanging out with friends. Her favorite color is purple, and she has been doing theatre for 7 years.

Eleanor Klein (she/her)

Stage Crew
Eleanor Klein (she/her) - Stage Crew Eleanor is 13 years old and in 8th grade. You've recently seen her as Spot Conlon in Newsies. In her spare time she loves to draw, play video games, and do gymnastics. She would like to thank her parents for driving her back and forth to school. Enjoy the show!

Eden Kopke (he/him)

Terpsicore, Muse of Dance
Eden Kopke (he/him) - Terpsicore, Muse of Dance Eden is ready to bring the Role of Terpsicore to life as his first AMT show. He is 16 years old, in 11th grade, and has been a part of EHPA since 9th grade. A few roles he has performed are Ms. Trunchbull in Matilda Jr. and John Northbrook in Mary Poppins Jr. He enjoys playing guitar, playing saxophone, biking, and in his free time building computers and coding. He wishes everyone working on the project the best of luck and to break a leg!

Akseli Leyba (he/she)

Stage Crew
After a hiatus from EHPA, Aksleli is really glad to be back. You last saw little him as a guard in Frozen. Now 13 and in 8th grade, Akesli enjoys playing video games, hanging out with their friends, and playing with her tuxedo cat, Yoshi. Akesli would like to thank his mom, dad, and siblings for their support.

Christana Leyton (she/her)

Kira, Muse of History (Clio)
Christana Leyton (she/her) - Kira, Muse of History (Clio) G'day mate! Christana (10th grade) is grateful you're here supporting Edmonds Heights students in the musical production of Xanadu. She's grateful for the opportunity to have performed in previous EHK12 roles, such as Jersey City girl Lily St Regis (Annie Jr), Elsa (Frozen Jr), Chiron (Percy Jackson), and Joseph (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat). Christana would love to thank her amazing instructors: Dorothy, Christopher, Erin, Marina, and Natalya. Special shout out to our dedicated costume creators, tech crew, sound booth, and theatre family volunteers. Now get those leg warmers ready and prepare for the disco! We hope you enjoy the show as Kira and her Sister Muses help Sonny Malone in his quest for artistic achievement. Huzzah!!

Tatiana Lindberg (she/her)

Urania, Muse of Astronomy
Tatiana Lindberg (she/her) - Urania, Muse of Astronomy Tatiana is so enthused to be a Muse! Tatiana is 15 and in 10th grade. Xanadu will be Tatiana’s 13th show with EHPA. Recently Tatiana has been in Chicago as Mona (Ballyhoo Theatre) and Odette, Teen Anastasia in Anastasia (EHPA). In Tatiana’s free time, she enjoys dancing! As well as writing and listening to music. Someday Tatiana hopes to become a choreographer or teacher. Tatiana hopes you enjoy the show as much as she does! And she thanks everyone who has helped her throughout the process of this show!

Ollie Long (they/them)

Stage Crew/Props Master
Ollie Long (they/them) - Stage Crew/Props Master Ollie is happy to be teching for their third show at Edmonds Heights and is excited to be backstage helping out. In their spare time Ollie likes to learn and play music for jazz and concert band, Ollie also likes to wrestle during their free time.

Damien Luccio (he/him)

Tube/Greek Chorus
Damien Luccio (he/him) - Tube/Greek Chorus Damien is very excited to play one of The Tubes in Xanadu. He has been doing theatre since he was four and has previously been in five shows, four of which have been at Edmonds Heights! He would like to thank all of the directing team for working so hard on this show as well as the cast and crew for making this show possible.

Elijah Lunder (he/him)

Lighting Intern
Elijah Lunder (he/him) - Lighting Intern Eli is entering his second year working in the booth. In his spare time he enjoys playing video games, drawing, and playing guitar. You’ve recently seen Eli as Benjamin in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. He’d like to thank his mother for driving him places and Avery for teaching him lighting.

Daphne Lynch (she/her)

Dresser
Daphne is ecstatic to be here for her first show at EHPA! She is part of costume designing for this amazing show. Daphne is in tenth grade. In her spare time you an find her drawing and painting, and pretty much everything else crafty! Daphne would like to thank her very best friend Luci for telling her to bring snacks for the long rehearsals.

Noah Madden (he/him)

Tube/Greek Chorus (Muse Swing)
Noah Madden (he/him) - Tube/Greek Chorus (Muse Swing) Noah is excited to be a part of his second AMT show. He is 16 and a junior in high school. He has been working with EHPA since 7th grade and loves it. Some of his favorite roles have been Sergei in Anastasia, Kurt Cobain in The Lightning Thief, and a Big Kid in Matilda Jr. He thanks the people and experiences that brought him here.

Selena Mai (she/they)

Stage Crew
Selena Mai (she/they) - Stage Crew Selena is glad to welcome you to Xanadu! Past shows she has done in her 14 years include Newsies, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Elf Jr., Frozen Jr., and Peter Pan Jr. In her spare time, Selena enjoys playing piano, reading, and crocheting. She would like to thank Dorothy, Christopher, and Erin for their dedication and hard work, her voice teacher, and her mom for driving her around so much. Selena hopes you enjoy Newsies and check out the concessions stand to support Edmonds Heights Performing Arts.

August Marshall (they/them)

Danny Maguire
August Marshall (they/them) - Danny Maguire August has been doing musical theatre for over a decade, and although they took a brief hiatus from school productions, they are happy to be back for EHPA's Xanadu. They have been working not just in school shows but they have also been branching out with other theatre companies as well, such as Ballyhoo Theatre Productions and Phoenix Theatre Productions. August has also worked behind the scenes in off-school productions as a stage tech, assistant stage manager, and stage manager. Some of August's favorite roles include Oliver Warbucks from Annie, Reverend Shaw Moore from Footloose, and Amos Hart from Ballyhoo's 2023 production of Chicago. August has one major hobby, playing classical piano, which they have been practicing for the past eleven and a half years. August is especially thankful to the cast and crew who have helped August in a myriad of ways.

Avery Matheson (he/him)

Lighting Engineer
Avery Matheson (he/him) - Lighting Engineer Avery is 16 and in 10th grade. He has previously been in many shows at Edmonds Heights and has designed lighting for all shows in the last two years. Avery enjoys reading, watching YouTube, and playing Minecraft with friends.

Stazy McKeown (she/her)

Dresser
Stazy McKeown (she/her) - Dresser This will be Stazy’s sixth EHPA show. She loves being a part of the show whether backstage or on stage. Her all-time favorite musicals include Ride the Cyclone, Six, Beetlejuice, and (now) Newsies. She also loves drawing, manga, and her cat, Sophie.

Nora McKinstry (she/her)

Dresser
Nora McKinstry (she/her) - Dresser Nora is in 6th grade and this is her 15th show at Edmonds Heights. Some of Nora's favorite past roles have been Dory in Finding Nemo, Louise in The Nifty Fifties, and being part of the Children's Chorus for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Nora enjoys reading, musical theatre, making bracelets, musical theatre, math, and musical theatre. Did I say musical theatre?? She would like to thank Dorothy, Christopher, Erin, and her voice teacher, Sarah Richard. Nora hopes you enjoy the show and remember to just keep swimming!

Beckett Meabon (he/him)

Spotlight Operator
Beckett Meabon (he/him) - Spotlight Operator This will be Beckett’s 14th show in the EHPA program. His most recent shows were Newsies, Mean Girls, and The Adventures of Captain Starblaster. In the time between performances, you will find him practicing and prepping audition material for the next show. He would like to give a huge shout-out to the Directors Dorothy and Marina, Choreographers Erin and Natalya, and Christopher, the Music Director extraordinaire.

Landon Meabon (he/him)

Sound Intern
Landon Meabon (he/him) - Sound Intern After being the spotlight operator for Mean Girls, Seussical, and Nemo Jr., Landon is excited to join the Noise Boys on sound for Xanadu! Landon learned in first grade, after his one and only experience on stage in We Are Monsters, that he much prefers the joy of running the spotlight as opposed to being in it. He would like to thank Eden Sansburn for running tech club, Asher Sansburn for training him, Dorothy for giving him the opportunity, and the entire cast and crew for making such a great show happen.

Phoenix Meabon (she/her)

Hermes/Greek Chorus (Muse Swing)
Phoenix Meabon (she/her) - Hermes/Greek Chorus (Muse Swing) Phoenix has participated in EHPA shows since she began at Edmonds Heights in first grade. Some of her favorite shows she has performed in are Peter Pan, Chicago, Matilda, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Newsies. Phoenix would like to thank her parents for the hours they have spent supporting her passions and Dorothy for being risk-taking enough to choose a show requiring rollerskates. It is never a dull moment!

Laura Mouhanna (she/her)

Dresser
Laura is very excited to tech for Xanadu. Though she's never participated in theater before, she's been watching performances since she was a kid. Her siblings, Sadie and Charlotte have been in multiple shows before. Laura hopes you enjoy the show.

Gunnar Ness (he/him)

Stage Crew
Gunnar Ness (he/him) - Stage Crew Gunnar is so excited to be doing his third show, this time as backstage crew! He's previously worked as a spot operator for Newsies. His last show on stage was We Are Monsters as a werewolf. In his spare time, Gunnar likes to do science, hang out with friends and play around with tech. He would like to thank Dorothy for allowing him to try his hand in this new role!

Liam Padfield (they/them)

Sonny Malone
Liam Padfield (they/them) - Sonny Malone Liam is excited to be playing Sonny Malone in this production of Xanadu. They are 17 and in 11th grade, and this is their second show at Edmonds Heights. You may recognize them from EHPA's production of Anastasia as Count Ipolitov and Von Rothbart. Outside of theatre, they enjoy playing music, reading, doing music production, and embroidery. They are also the team captain of Atomic Robotics, one of EH’s competitive robotics teams. Liam is thrilled that they were able to continue theatre this year and thanks their amazing cast mates for all their support and hard work. And please, DO NOT harsh their mellow.

Sophie Portugal (they/she)

Eros/Ensemble (u/s Kira)
Sophie Portugal (they/she) - Eros/Ensemble (u/s Kira) Sophie is super excited to perform in Xanadu! In addition to performing, Sophie likes to tech for as many shows as they can. In their free time, Sophie enjoys crocheting, playing roller derby, and watching Grey's Anatomy. They would like to thank Dorothy, Marina, Christopher, Dov, Erin, Natalya, and Eden for helping them connect with theatre and for being kind and supportive. They hope you enjoy the show!

Ilze Riekstiņš (she/her)

Euterpe, Muse of Music
Ilze Riekstiņš (she/her) - Euterpe, Muse of Music Ilze Riekstiņš is stunned that this is her 6th show with EHPA! She loves music and acting and is currently a running start student at Shoreline Community College where she is majoring in music. She has been seen previously at EHPA as Cinderella (Into The Woods), The Countess Lilly (Anastasia), and most recently Karen (Mean Girls). She would like to specifically thank her best friend, her mom. “Mom has been there supporting me and working tirelessly in the costume department for years. I am in awe of her work and dedication and eternally grateful for her input and support. I love you mama.” Enjoy the show!

Jessie Riekstiņš (she/they)

Projections
This is one of Jessie's many performances at Edmonds Heights. She loves the work she does and has done on shows both in the booth and on stage at EHPA. Jessie very much encourages you to help the whole place and treat yourself to some delicious snacks and drinks and hopes you enjoy the amazing show!

Hannah Roy (she/her)

Dresser
Hannah is excited to be a dresser for Xanadu! This is her first time dressing at Edmonds Heights. In her spare time she loved to dance and crochet. Hannah would like to than her parents for encouraging her to be a part of the show!

Asher Sansburn (he/him)

Sound Engineer
Asher Sansburn (he/him) - Sound Engineer A recent graduate from being a sound intern but still always Noise Boy #2, Asher is excited to be running the sound board for this production of Xanadu. Though Asher is only 13 years old and in eighth grade, this is his 22nd show in the last three years at Edmonds Heights. He is currently serving as Junior Thespian President and Junior State Thespian Officer. Asher would like to thank his fellow Noise Boys and the rest of the tech crew, Dorothy and Christopher, and Thomas for teaching him everything he knows.

Eden Sansburn (she/they)

Stage Manager
Eden Sansburn (she/they) - Stage Manager Eden invites you to join the magic that is Xanadu! This is their seventeenth show at Edmonds Heights, working behind the scenes and managing the stage crew. Eden loves plants, crocheting, and writing. They serve as the Edmonds Heights Thespian Troupe 7469 historian and record keeper and work to maintain our gold honor troupe status.

Elanor Sansburn (she/her)

Erato, Muse of Lyrics (u/s Melpomene, u/s Calliope)
Elanor Sansburn (she/her) - Erato, Muse of Lyrics (u/s Melpomene, u/s Calliope) Elanor is excited to bring this show to everyone all over the world. This is her twenty-seventh show at Edmonds Heights, both on the stage and behind the scenes. Her favorite roles at EHPA include Anya in Anastasia, Wendy in Peter Pan, and Regina George in Mean Girls. In her spare time, Elanor loves to play guitar, sleep, and hang out with her friends. Elanor currently serves as the vice president of Edmonds Heights Thespian Troupe 7469. She would like to thank Dorothy, Christopher, Natalya, and Marina, as well as her voice teacher, Jordyn Day. Elanor invites you to stop by the concessions table and support Edmonds Heights Performing Arts Thespian as they fundraiser to go to state.

Hank Sebring (he/him)

Thetis/Greek Chorus
Hank Sebring (he/him) - Thetis/Greek Chorus Hank is honored to be a part of the cast of Xanadu this semester. Working with Dorothy, Christopher, Erin and the amazing cast and crew of Edmonds Height’s shows is always an incredible experience for Hank. He was also in Newsies this semester, and in past years he was in All Together Now: A Broadway Revue, The Lightning Thief, They Fight, Tuck Everlasting, and Anastasia. Beyond musicals, Hank has done One Act and Improvisation at Edmonds Heights. Hank is also a composer and musician. He plays fiddle, mandolin, and bass with a local acoustic band, The Geoducks. The Geoducks play at music festivals and other venues throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Felicity Silvers (she/they)

Aphrodite/Greek Chorus
Felicity Silvers (she/they) - Aphrodite/Greek Chorus Felicity is excited to be Aphrodite in her first AMT show and to also be acting as prop master. She is 14, in 9th grade, and has participated in EHPA since 2nd grade. Some of her favorite roles have been Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Lavender in Matilda Jr., Auntie Em AKA Medusa in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, Young Anna in Frozen Jr., and Tinkerbell in Peter Pan Jr. She also enjoys crocheting, playing piano, painting, and running her resell plushie business. She would like to thank the whole cast for making this show great!

Mia Thomas-Jones (she/her)

Siren/Ensemble
Mia Thomas-Jones (she/her) - Siren/Ensemble At last, XANADU! Mia is so excited to bring you this production and hopes you enjoy it! Anyone who knows Mia knows she loves Greek mythology, and combining that with disco music provided just the right amount of cringe to make her happy. One of her favorite parts of this show was learning to roller skate. She would like to thank her friends for always making her laugh, even on a hard day. A shout-out to Jessica, Bryn, and the costume class for all their hard work. Finally, thanks to the band. You guys are awesome! Now, on with the show!

EthanCole West (he/him)

Lighting Intern
EthanCole West (he/him) - Lighting Intern This is Ethan’s second show with EHPA. He’s excited to be learning how to run the lighting board. A ninth grader, Ethan likes to draw and play video games. He also enjoys playing with his dog, Wellington. He’d like to thank Avery for teaching him, Dorothy, and his mom and grandma.

Bee Whitehead (they/she)

Centaur/Greek Chorus
Bee Whitehead (they/she) - Centaur/Greek Chorus Bee is excited to be a part of the production of Xanadu! Attending Edmonds Heights since kindergarten, and now in 11th grade, she has performed in over 13 EHPA shows both on stage and behind the scenes. Some of her favorite roles have included Goneril and Falstaff in They Fight, Simeon in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Miss Wormwood in Matilda, Jr., a clerk and ensemble in Mary Poppins, Jr., Queen Iduna in Frozen, Jr., and Pirate Cookson in Peter Pan, Jr. Bee also serves as a co-lead on the props and make-up committees for the Thespian Board. Outside of theatre Bee enjoys downhill skiing and horseback riding. She is an avid artist as well, enjoying drawing, painting, and digital media. She would like to thank Dorothy, Christopher, Erin, Natalya, and her peers for this great production. Bee hopes you enjoy the show!

Zoe Whitesell (she/they)

Andrews Sister/Greek Chorus
 Zoe Whitesell (she/they) - Andrews Sister/Greek Chorus Zoe is 16 and in 11th grade. She is happy to be back in another AMT show. This is her 15th show here. Most recently she was in Anastasia last school year which was a personal favorite. In her free time, she enjoys reading, watching movies, listening to music, and sleeping. She would like to thank the creative team, techs, and cast members for working hard on this show, enjoy!

Thespian Board 2023 - 2024
 

Officers: 
President: Ilze Riekstiņš

President Junior Thespian: Asher Sansburn

Vice President:  Elanor Sansburn

Secretary: Gracie Carbonetti-Norton

Treasurer: Evangeline Carballo

Thespian Historian/Honor Troupe Coordinator: Eden Sansburn

Social Media Manager: Eden Sansburn

Thespian Point/Record Keeper: Damien Luccio

Committee Leads:

Co-Leads: Props Committee- Felicity Silvers & Belle Whitehead

Co-Leads: Costume Committee - Gracie Carbonetti-Norton & Bella Conroy

Co-Leads: Makeup Committee - Bella Conroy & Belle Whitehead

Lead: Lobby Display Team -  Damien Luccio

Lead: PR / Marketing -  Elanor Sansburn

Lead: Concessions - Sophie Portugal

Lead: Tech - Avery Matheson

Lead: Backstage - Eden Sansburn

Theatre Advisory Group

Sarah Allen

Erin Bell

Allen Bond

Dustie Buyers

Angie Caniff

Heather Elledge

Robin Ehrlich

Barbara Gordon

Sabrina Klein

Jessica Lemley-Carballo 

Caitlin Luccio

Yolanda Matheson

Jennifer Meabon

Taylor Newman

Dorothy Pierce

Bryn Riekstiņš

Ilze Riekstiņš*

Elanor Sansburn*

Lin Sansburn

Kelly Silvers

Jen Smidt

*denotes students

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