Thespians - Seniors
Nina Mendoza: This is Nina Mendoza's fourth year with The Griffith Theatre Company! She played Kate in Haunted Hamlet for Drama Night, Domina in A Funny Thing Happened on The Way to the Forum, Morticia in The Addams Family, Urleen in Footloose, Mrs. Rogers in And Then There Were None, and was a chef this past spring in Cinderella. In addition to being a production assistant for our first ever Middle School Drama Night, Nina was also Miss Candiano's production assistant for Footloose. This year, Nina is in our fall production of 30 Reasons NOT To Be In A Play. Nina is a senior and is very grateful for all of her amazing directors. ❤❤️ Besides being in drama she is also color guard co-captain, in NHS, and Chorale.
Laura Reid: Laura Reid is a senior and this is her fourth year in the Griffith Theatre Company. Previously she has played Tintinabula in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Alice Beineke in The Addams Family, Ariel Moore in Footloose, Dr. Armstrong, in And Then There Were None, and Cinderella in Cinderella. Laura is currently a State Thespian Officer for The Griffith Theatre Company, part of Chorale, Best Buddies, and NHS.
Cameron Bobos: Cameron is a senior at GHS and this is his third year participating in the drama department. Previously, Cameron has worked the spotlight for The Addams Family, has played Chuck Cranston in Footloose, was Captain Philip Lombard in And Then There Were None, and played Prince Charming in Cinderella. Cameron is also in our next production of 30 Reasons NOT To Be In A Play. Outside of the theater, Cameron plays soccer, is a member of student council and class council, best buddies, and GHS Chorale.
Sammi Rettie: This is Sammi's fourth year in Drama. Her first production was in Drama Night as a zombie. During her sophomore year, Sammi worked on A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum as a musician in the pit band. Sammi worked Hair and Makeup up last year in And Then There Were None, and was a horse and in the chorus last spring for Cinderella. Off stage she plays in the band and swims for the swim team. Sammi will be portraying Dal this fall in 30 Reasons NOT To Be In A Play. She wishes the cast and crew a great upcoming show.
Collin Meadows: Previously, Collin has performed in Ten Ways to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, The Addams Family, and Footloose for The Griffith Theatre Company. He has worked technical crew for, Cinderella, and in our upcoming production of 30 Reasons NOT TO Be In A Play.
Shawn Falstrom: Shawn is a senior and this upcoming production will be his fifth show. His first musical was A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum playing Hero. Sophomore year, he played Cowboy Bob in our spring production of Footloose. Last year he was crew for And Then There Were None, and played King Maximillian in Cinderella. He loves working with the GHS Drama Department. When he is not in drama, he does sports and school work.
Gabby Quintana: Gabby is a senior and is really excited to once again be working with the production crew this fall. She thinks it’s going to be a lot of fun to work with some new people. This is her fourth year with drama and she is also in band and Art Club.
Justin Walton: Justin is a senior at GHS, and this is his third year in the Drama Department. His first experience in drama was as a stage crew member for The Addams Family musical, and he was fortunate enough to be a cast member for his very first musical, Footloose during his sophomore year. Last year, Justin worked crew for And Then There Were None, and was a Chef last spring in Cinderella. Before he came to GHS and joined the drama club, Justin did skits and commercials for The Laurel Church Program, YDC (Your Dream Counts). So you can say that this isn't his first time performing in front of a crowd. Overall, being in the GHS drama club has been a very rewarding experience for Justin. From making friends, to fun drama club gatherings, he has really enjoyed his experiences being a part of the drama club.
Amari Harris: Amari is a senior and first joined GTC’s production of The Addams Family, in which she played the 1950’s ancestor. In her sophomore year, she played Ethel McCormack in Footloose. Last fall, Amari worked crew for And Then There Were None, and was Joy last spring in the musical Cinderella. Joining drama has been the best decision that she has ever made! Amari has met a lot of new people and became close with lots more.
Giovantae Johnson: 30 Reasons NOT To Be In A Play will be Gio’s fifth production in the GHS Drama Department. He is a senior and most of us know him as “The Fuzz.” Gio is really excited and pumped for this production and was seen last spring as The Captain of The Guard in Cinderella. Gio has also portrayed the caveman ancestor in The Addams Family, and Lyle in Footloose.
Storm Fleming: Storm is a senior and has been active in the Drama Department for the past four years. She worked lights for Drama Night and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. In addition, she has worked sound for The Addams Family and was named the technical director (student). Storm portrayed Betty Blast in Footloose, making it her first role in the cast. She worked GLS for And Then There Were None, and was in the chorus last spring for Cinderella. When not on or back stage, Storm participates in Student Council, Class Council, DECA, and Choir. She would like to thank her directors and everyone who has encouraged her to be where she is now.
Maddie Kruse: Senior Maddie Kruse is another one of our original pit orchestra musicians! She has played clarinet for the last four musicals, A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, The Addams Family, Footloose, and Cinderella.
Angel Meyer: Angel started with The GTC her sophomore year, working both set and stage crew for The Addams Family & Footloose. She also worked set and stage crew last year for And Then There Were None, and Cinderella. She is stage manager for our upcoming production of 30 Reasons NOT To Be In A Play.
Kyle McCarter: Kyle worked both set and stage crew for The Addams Family and Footloose during his sophomore year. Last year, Kyle worked set crew for our past productions of And Then There Were None and Cinderella.
Jake Diamond, Sound Manager: Jake started with The Griffith Theatre company his sophomore year working sound for The Addams Family and Footloose. He returned to GLS last year as sound manager for our fall play of And Then There Were None, and our spring musical Cinderella.
Max Mclean, Stage Manger: Max started his sophomore year working both set and stage crew for our fall production of The Addams Family, and our spring production of Footloose. Max moved quickly up the ranks and is now stage manager, having worked stage right for And Then There Were None, Cinderella, and our upcoming show, 30 Reasons NOT To Be In A Play. Max is also playing Morty in our upcoming show.
Stephen Kunka: Stephen worked both set and stage crew for The Addams Family and Footloose during his sophomore year. Last year, Stephen worked set crew for our productions of And Then There Were None and Cinderella.
Jesse Rosario: Jesse is a senior and has performed in two shows with The GTC. His first show was last fall in And Then There Wre None as the role of Justice Margrave. Jesse also played a steward in last spring's musical production of Cinderella. Jesse is also a member of choir. He loves performing with The Griffith Theatre Company and hopes to continue to give great performances.
Sam Pelot: Sam joined drama her junior year, working set crew for And Then There Were None. She returned last spring, working set and stage crew for our production of Cinderella. This fall, Sam is properties manager for our upcoming show, 30 Reasons NOT To Be In A Play.
Shawn Graham: Shawn has acted in three productions with The Griffith Theatre Company. Last spring, Shawn was a steward in Cinderella and played Captain Fred Narracott in And Then There Were None last fall. Shawn's first show with The GTC was Footloose. He is in many other activities at GHS including choir, soccer, and Paranormal Society. Drama is by far his favorite part of high school.
Christina Dorsey: Christina started with The GTC working crew for Footloose. She then was Costumer Director for And Then There Were None. Last year, Christina worked hair and makeup for our first annual Middle School Drama Night, and was a chorus member last spring in Cinderella.
Skylar Davenport: Skylar is a senior at Griffith High School and has performed in three productions with The Griffith Theatre Company. She was a chorus member her sophomore year in Footloose, and played the role of Vera Claythorne in And Then There Were None. Last spring, Skylar was the Queen in Cinderella. While Skylar is not on the stage she participates in variety basketball and volleyball. She is also on a competitive dance team.
Caelyn Aranda: Caelyn is a senior at GHS and her first production with The GTC was her sophomore year in The Addam's Family. Last fall, Caelyn worked crew for And Then There Were None, and worked lights and sound last spring for Cinderella. Caelyn loves this company and the people that are a part of it. She thinks they are honestly the best people in the world and she is glad to have them as her theatre family.
Laura Reid: Laura Reid is a senior and this is her fourth year in the Griffith Theatre Company. Previously she has played Tintinabula in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Alice Beineke in The Addams Family, Ariel Moore in Footloose, Dr. Armstrong, in And Then There Were None, and Cinderella in Cinderella. Laura is currently a State Thespian Officer for The Griffith Theatre Company, part of Chorale, Best Buddies, and NHS.
Cameron Bobos: Cameron is a senior at GHS and this is his third year participating in the drama department. Previously, Cameron has worked the spotlight for The Addams Family, has played Chuck Cranston in Footloose, was Captain Philip Lombard in And Then There Were None, and played Prince Charming in Cinderella. Cameron is also in our next production of 30 Reasons NOT To Be In A Play. Outside of the theater, Cameron plays soccer, is a member of student council and class council, best buddies, and GHS Chorale.
Sammi Rettie: This is Sammi's fourth year in Drama. Her first production was in Drama Night as a zombie. During her sophomore year, Sammi worked on A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum as a musician in the pit band. Sammi worked Hair and Makeup up last year in And Then There Were None, and was a horse and in the chorus last spring for Cinderella. Off stage she plays in the band and swims for the swim team. Sammi will be portraying Dal this fall in 30 Reasons NOT To Be In A Play. She wishes the cast and crew a great upcoming show.
Collin Meadows: Previously, Collin has performed in Ten Ways to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, The Addams Family, and Footloose for The Griffith Theatre Company. He has worked technical crew for, Cinderella, and in our upcoming production of 30 Reasons NOT TO Be In A Play.
Shawn Falstrom: Shawn is a senior and this upcoming production will be his fifth show. His first musical was A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum playing Hero. Sophomore year, he played Cowboy Bob in our spring production of Footloose. Last year he was crew for And Then There Were None, and played King Maximillian in Cinderella. He loves working with the GHS Drama Department. When he is not in drama, he does sports and school work.
Gabby Quintana: Gabby is a senior and is really excited to once again be working with the production crew this fall. She thinks it’s going to be a lot of fun to work with some new people. This is her fourth year with drama and she is also in band and Art Club.
Justin Walton: Justin is a senior at GHS, and this is his third year in the Drama Department. His first experience in drama was as a stage crew member for The Addams Family musical, and he was fortunate enough to be a cast member for his very first musical, Footloose during his sophomore year. Last year, Justin worked crew for And Then There Were None, and was a Chef last spring in Cinderella. Before he came to GHS and joined the drama club, Justin did skits and commercials for The Laurel Church Program, YDC (Your Dream Counts). So you can say that this isn't his first time performing in front of a crowd. Overall, being in the GHS drama club has been a very rewarding experience for Justin. From making friends, to fun drama club gatherings, he has really enjoyed his experiences being a part of the drama club.
Amari Harris: Amari is a senior and first joined GTC’s production of The Addams Family, in which she played the 1950’s ancestor. In her sophomore year, she played Ethel McCormack in Footloose. Last fall, Amari worked crew for And Then There Were None, and was Joy last spring in the musical Cinderella. Joining drama has been the best decision that she has ever made! Amari has met a lot of new people and became close with lots more.
Giovantae Johnson: 30 Reasons NOT To Be In A Play will be Gio’s fifth production in the GHS Drama Department. He is a senior and most of us know him as “The Fuzz.” Gio is really excited and pumped for this production and was seen last spring as The Captain of The Guard in Cinderella. Gio has also portrayed the caveman ancestor in The Addams Family, and Lyle in Footloose.
Storm Fleming: Storm is a senior and has been active in the Drama Department for the past four years. She worked lights for Drama Night and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. In addition, she has worked sound for The Addams Family and was named the technical director (student). Storm portrayed Betty Blast in Footloose, making it her first role in the cast. She worked GLS for And Then There Were None, and was in the chorus last spring for Cinderella. When not on or back stage, Storm participates in Student Council, Class Council, DECA, and Choir. She would like to thank her directors and everyone who has encouraged her to be where she is now.
Maddie Kruse: Senior Maddie Kruse is another one of our original pit orchestra musicians! She has played clarinet for the last four musicals, A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, The Addams Family, Footloose, and Cinderella.
Angel Meyer: Angel started with The GTC her sophomore year, working both set and stage crew for The Addams Family & Footloose. She also worked set and stage crew last year for And Then There Were None, and Cinderella. She is stage manager for our upcoming production of 30 Reasons NOT To Be In A Play.
Kyle McCarter: Kyle worked both set and stage crew for The Addams Family and Footloose during his sophomore year. Last year, Kyle worked set crew for our past productions of And Then There Were None and Cinderella.
Jake Diamond, Sound Manager: Jake started with The Griffith Theatre company his sophomore year working sound for The Addams Family and Footloose. He returned to GLS last year as sound manager for our fall play of And Then There Were None, and our spring musical Cinderella.
Max Mclean, Stage Manger: Max started his sophomore year working both set and stage crew for our fall production of The Addams Family, and our spring production of Footloose. Max moved quickly up the ranks and is now stage manager, having worked stage right for And Then There Were None, Cinderella, and our upcoming show, 30 Reasons NOT To Be In A Play. Max is also playing Morty in our upcoming show.
Stephen Kunka: Stephen worked both set and stage crew for The Addams Family and Footloose during his sophomore year. Last year, Stephen worked set crew for our productions of And Then There Were None and Cinderella.
Jesse Rosario: Jesse is a senior and has performed in two shows with The GTC. His first show was last fall in And Then There Wre None as the role of Justice Margrave. Jesse also played a steward in last spring's musical production of Cinderella. Jesse is also a member of choir. He loves performing with The Griffith Theatre Company and hopes to continue to give great performances.
Sam Pelot: Sam joined drama her junior year, working set crew for And Then There Were None. She returned last spring, working set and stage crew for our production of Cinderella. This fall, Sam is properties manager for our upcoming show, 30 Reasons NOT To Be In A Play.
Shawn Graham: Shawn has acted in three productions with The Griffith Theatre Company. Last spring, Shawn was a steward in Cinderella and played Captain Fred Narracott in And Then There Were None last fall. Shawn's first show with The GTC was Footloose. He is in many other activities at GHS including choir, soccer, and Paranormal Society. Drama is by far his favorite part of high school.
Christina Dorsey: Christina started with The GTC working crew for Footloose. She then was Costumer Director for And Then There Were None. Last year, Christina worked hair and makeup for our first annual Middle School Drama Night, and was a chorus member last spring in Cinderella.
Skylar Davenport: Skylar is a senior at Griffith High School and has performed in three productions with The Griffith Theatre Company. She was a chorus member her sophomore year in Footloose, and played the role of Vera Claythorne in And Then There Were None. Last spring, Skylar was the Queen in Cinderella. While Skylar is not on the stage she participates in variety basketball and volleyball. She is also on a competitive dance team.
Caelyn Aranda: Caelyn is a senior at GHS and her first production with The GTC was her sophomore year in The Addam's Family. Last fall, Caelyn worked crew for And Then There Were None, and worked lights and sound last spring for Cinderella. Caelyn loves this company and the people that are a part of it. She thinks they are honestly the best people in the world and she is glad to have them as her theatre family.