Thespians - Juniors
Isabella Aranda: Isabella is a junior this year and is excited to play the role of Waitress in our upcoming production. She’s been acting in the GTC since 7th grade in the The First Annual Middle School Drama Night. This is the third show she’s attempting an accent, from southern bell type, to Norwegian, and now Texan. When not on stage, she’s in student council, junior class council, international club, in school choir, plus chamber choir. She wants to thank her Mom and Dad always believing and being there as well as Derek for cheering her on. She wants to wish the cast and crew a great show, and you, the audience to enjoy!
Aseret Baez: Aseret is a junior and she has been active in Griffith Theatre Company since she was in 7th grade! She was casted in both the 1st and 2nd Middle School Drama Nights, as well as high school productions including Honk!, I Remember Mama, and Shrek. Aseret hasn’t only acted though. She was involved in hair and makeup for The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, has been a student director for two middle school productions, and this show makes it the second show she’s been a production assistant. For High School Drama Night, Aseret will be portraying the role of the Secretary of Interior. When Aseret is not in theatre (which is hardly ever), you may find her being involved with student council, class council, international club or working. She hopes everyone enjoys the performance and wishes everybody she is performing with the best of luck!
Trista Book: Trista is a junior and this is her second year in the drama department. Her first play was I Remember Mama and she worked set and stage crew. When not in drama, Trista is a part of color guard and student council.
Serena Bridegroom: Serena is a junior and has been doing set & stage crew since last year’s fall show, I Remember Mama. She has loved being part of the crew ever since. She loves the busyness and the hard work that needs to be put into making the show. When not behind the stage, Serena participates in Cross Country and loves creating artwork.
Connor Carfton: Connor is a Junior in Lights and Sound. He has been with the Griffith Theatre Company since 7th grade and has enjoyed every show since then. His lucky number is 3. He wishes the actors and crew good luck, and stack ‘em on.
Finch Hedrick: Finch is currently a junior and last year was his first year performing with the Griffith Theatre Company. He has been a part of a few productions with his previous school, but he is excited to take the stage with a whole new cast of characters!
Emma Jacobs: Emma is a Junior and has been in the Griffith Drama Department for two years now. Her first show was last fall’s I Remember Mama where she worked the lights. She is excited to work as the light manager this season. When not in drama, Emma spends her time playing on the high school’s soccer and softball teams and is involved in many school clubs.
Jen Martinez: Jen Martinez is a junior and has been active in the drama department for a year now. Her first show was working in GLS for I Remember Mama. She has also done sound for the 4th Annual Middle School Drama Night and was supposed to do sound for Shrek, which was unfortunately cancelled. She worked sound for this fall's performance of Tracks and The War of the Worlds. Besides drama, Jen is also in international club, class council, student council, best buddies, tennis, Paranormal Society, National Honors Society, and yearbook.
Abby Morrison: Abby is a Junior in high school playing the Homeless Girl in Tracks and the Stranger in War of the Worlds this fall. She has participated in over 15 shows and has been acting on stage since she was 8. She’s also a State Thespian Officer for the Indiana Thespian Chapter. Outside of all things theatre, she enjoys playing golf and being with her pals.
Hayden O'Brien: Yo, my name is Hayden O’Brien, and this is my third year being with the crew department for drama. Being a part of crew is a whole different experience compared to acting, but we share the same amazing feeling of putting together a show. Everyone from drama has been so inviting and fun.
Danny Sheffield: Danny is now a Junior and has lost count of how many shows he's been in. This time around, he stars as the ill-fated reporter Carl Phillips in War of the Worlds, and the stuck up Professor in Tracks. His acting career began in 7th grade as Mr. Staunch in the first annual middle school show. His notable roles from then on include a chorus member in The Music Man, Greylag in Honk!, Grandpa Joe in a community production of Willy Wonka, Mr. Hyde in I Remember Mama, and his proudest achievement, a director for Don't Fear the Reaper. When not being blinded by stage lights, Danny can be found behind the sound booth, spiking balls on the tennis court, riffin' it up on the guitar, and making delicious Subway™️ Sandwiches. He's grown so much with his theatre family and would not be the person he is now without them. He hopes everyone breaks a leg and for his boys in BnS, Stack 'em On!
Aseret Baez: Aseret is a junior and she has been active in Griffith Theatre Company since she was in 7th grade! She was casted in both the 1st and 2nd Middle School Drama Nights, as well as high school productions including Honk!, I Remember Mama, and Shrek. Aseret hasn’t only acted though. She was involved in hair and makeup for The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, has been a student director for two middle school productions, and this show makes it the second show she’s been a production assistant. For High School Drama Night, Aseret will be portraying the role of the Secretary of Interior. When Aseret is not in theatre (which is hardly ever), you may find her being involved with student council, class council, international club or working. She hopes everyone enjoys the performance and wishes everybody she is performing with the best of luck!
Trista Book: Trista is a junior and this is her second year in the drama department. Her first play was I Remember Mama and she worked set and stage crew. When not in drama, Trista is a part of color guard and student council.
Serena Bridegroom: Serena is a junior and has been doing set & stage crew since last year’s fall show, I Remember Mama. She has loved being part of the crew ever since. She loves the busyness and the hard work that needs to be put into making the show. When not behind the stage, Serena participates in Cross Country and loves creating artwork.
Connor Carfton: Connor is a Junior in Lights and Sound. He has been with the Griffith Theatre Company since 7th grade and has enjoyed every show since then. His lucky number is 3. He wishes the actors and crew good luck, and stack ‘em on.
Finch Hedrick: Finch is currently a junior and last year was his first year performing with the Griffith Theatre Company. He has been a part of a few productions with his previous school, but he is excited to take the stage with a whole new cast of characters!
Emma Jacobs: Emma is a Junior and has been in the Griffith Drama Department for two years now. Her first show was last fall’s I Remember Mama where she worked the lights. She is excited to work as the light manager this season. When not in drama, Emma spends her time playing on the high school’s soccer and softball teams and is involved in many school clubs.
Jen Martinez: Jen Martinez is a junior and has been active in the drama department for a year now. Her first show was working in GLS for I Remember Mama. She has also done sound for the 4th Annual Middle School Drama Night and was supposed to do sound for Shrek, which was unfortunately cancelled. She worked sound for this fall's performance of Tracks and The War of the Worlds. Besides drama, Jen is also in international club, class council, student council, best buddies, tennis, Paranormal Society, National Honors Society, and yearbook.
Abby Morrison: Abby is a Junior in high school playing the Homeless Girl in Tracks and the Stranger in War of the Worlds this fall. She has participated in over 15 shows and has been acting on stage since she was 8. She’s also a State Thespian Officer for the Indiana Thespian Chapter. Outside of all things theatre, she enjoys playing golf and being with her pals.
Hayden O'Brien: Yo, my name is Hayden O’Brien, and this is my third year being with the crew department for drama. Being a part of crew is a whole different experience compared to acting, but we share the same amazing feeling of putting together a show. Everyone from drama has been so inviting and fun.
Danny Sheffield: Danny is now a Junior and has lost count of how many shows he's been in. This time around, he stars as the ill-fated reporter Carl Phillips in War of the Worlds, and the stuck up Professor in Tracks. His acting career began in 7th grade as Mr. Staunch in the first annual middle school show. His notable roles from then on include a chorus member in The Music Man, Greylag in Honk!, Grandpa Joe in a community production of Willy Wonka, Mr. Hyde in I Remember Mama, and his proudest achievement, a director for Don't Fear the Reaper. When not being blinded by stage lights, Danny can be found behind the sound booth, spiking balls on the tennis court, riffin' it up on the guitar, and making delicious Subway™️ Sandwiches. He's grown so much with his theatre family and would not be the person he is now without them. He hopes everyone breaks a leg and for his boys in BnS, Stack 'em On!