November 18, 19 & 20, 2021
DIRECTORS
CAST
IZZIONA BOONE-SLAUGHTER
Singing Telegram Girl and Auxiliary Scarlet
Izz has been in three previous productions including James and the Giant Peach, Alice in Wonderland, and Frozen. In these musicals, she was part of the ensemble but she hopes to get a main role one day. This is her first straight play. Izz hopes to be part of many more. In her free time, Izz loves to draw and play games with her cousins.
OWEN BURDETTE
Mr. Green
Owen has enjoyed a variety of theater experiences in the past few years, including the characters: Doc from “Into the Woods,” Michael from “Peter Pan, JR,” and Chef Louis from “The Little Mermaid, JR.” Owen is excited to be playing the role of Mr. Green in the MHS Theater Production of Clue. When he isn’t hanging out with his theater friends, you can find Owen reading books, kicking around a soccer ball, or playing the snare drum with the Milan High School Drumline.
ANIELA CRILL
Mrs. White
Aniela is a freshman at Milan High School. She began acting at Warren Civic Theater in 2015. This production of Clue is her thirteenth show but it is her first show at MHS. Outside of acting, Aniela likes to play guitar and sing. She began guitar lessons in November 2020 and has enjoyed every second of it. Aniela hopes to continue acting throughout her high school career. She looks forward to performing and hopes you will enjoy the show!
RACHEL DOUGLAS
Newscaster and Auxilary Mustard
Rachel landed her first stage role as Kate in Annie, Jr. in 5th grade. She has been in theater every year since. Rachel is a dedicated actor, acting most recently in online shows hosted by Slaine Area Players; Mirror, Mirror and Virtual Complaint Department. Her favorite production to date is Peter Pan, Jr. where she played the parts of Nana and a pirate. The role [of Nana] was a fan favorite for sure, and it was such a fun and unique experience! Rachel hopes to continue her acting career throughout high school as well as with the Saline Area Players.
CHEYANNE FROELICH
Cop
Cheyanne has been in theater since the 4th grade. This is her first high school production. When not at the theater, Cheyanne enjoys drawing, playing video games, and playing her ukulele.
ANDRA GATLIN, JR.
Wadsworth
Andra is a senior at Milan High School. His previous productions include Almost Maine, Mary Poppins, Radium Girls, and The Addams Family. Andra is grateful to be a part of this show and to be able to work with all of the cast members. Doing a show during his senior year was definitely stressful for Andra but coming to theater and being able to laugh and relax made it all worth it for him.
SAVANNAH KISSELBURG
Yvette
Savannah is thrilled to back in the theater this year after not be able to be there for more than a year. She has had a great time reconnecting with everyone and making more wonderful memories with all of the swagtastic cast and crew When she is not in the theater, Savannah enjoys spending time with her friends and family, doing makeup, and making jewelry. She hopes to be a part of as many shows as she can during her high school career.
MACKENNA KOFAHL
Mrs. Peacock
Mackenna is a junior at Washtenaw International High School, where she is working towards an IB diploma in Theater and Psychology. She has been acting since she was six years old. Some of her favorite credits include Ladahlord in James and the Giant Peach, and Sob Sister in Radium Girls. She hopes to pursue theater in college.
When she's not onstage, Mackenna takes ballet and hip-hop classes at The Studio Centre, and volunteers at the Monroe SPCA.
Mackenna would like to thank everyone who helped her get here, her teachers and principals at WIHI, her amazing directors and cast, and her family and friends.
She would also like to remind her grandma and nana that the champagne she's drinking is fake. As Mrs. Peacock would say, her lips belong to the Lord.
Enjoy the Show!
JENNA LONG
The Cook and The Motorisr
Jenna Long has been involved in theatre since her freshman year. She was in Almost Maine, Mary Poppins, Radium Girls, and The Addams Family.
Outside of theatre Jenna enjoys sewing and crocheting. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, friends, and cats. She plans to go to college and study fashion.
EVAN MILLER
Mr. Boddy
Evan is a sophomore at Milan High School. This is his first production, but he hopes to be in the spring musical and many other plays in the future. Evan’s grandfather, who recently passed away, encouraged him to purse his passion for acting. Evan hopes to one day act in film and television and to also make films and write scripts.
During his short time in the theater, Evan says he has already learned many great tips to help prepare him for his acting career, including how to hold himself and how to walk on stage. Outside of theater, Evan loves to read classic novels. His favorite novel so far is Catch-22 by Joseph Heller. Evan wants to thank everyone for allowing him to be part of this production. He plans to keep learning and getting even better. He wants everyone to know that he is a great improvisor so no need to worry if he forgets a line, it'll still be great.
BEN ORLANDO
Colonel Mustard
Ben is a junior at Milan High School. He has been in two productions previously, Radium Girls and The Addams Family. This is his first time as a cast member. In previous productions, Ben was a member of the crew. Ben enjoys acting, singing, and playing music. He plays the snare drum in Milan High School's drumline.
Ben would like to thank his friends and family for supporting him throughout his journey during the production of Clue.
MADELINE SOULES
Miss Scarlet
Madeline is a junior at Milan High School. Her previous productions include The Addams Family, Radium Girls, Peter Pan, Willy Wonka, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, and Beauty and the Beast. Madeline is also a dancer and is a member of the Equestrian team. She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her and wishes luck to the whole cast.
ALDEN TEWSLEY
Professor Plum
Alden is one of those introverted extroverts. He loves to perform on stage, in the classroom, or for the camera. When he isn’t showing off his love of acting and signing or his flair for fashion he prefers long walks by himself or hanging out with his family. Alden's previous roles include Javert in Les Miserables (Encore Theater), Ugly in Honk (The Croswell), Demetrius in A Mid Summer Night’s Dream (Concordia University), Mike TeeVee in Willy Wonka, Hook in Peter Pan, Pugsley in The Addams Family, Harold Hill in The Music Man, Daddy Warbucks in Annie (all Milan Area Schools), and most recently as a cast member of Remember the Magic a Disney Revue (Horizon Performing Arts).
Alden is in his junior year at MHS. He is a member of the Milan Youth Council and the Ann Arbor Area Youth council and studies dance at Dance Xplosion. He hopes to purse theater arts and fashion design after he graduates but at the moment, he is glad that actors everywhere are geting back on the stage
EMILY WAGNER
Chief of Police
Emily has previously been involved in two Milan High School shows, Radium Girls and The Addams Family.
In her spare time, Emily enjoys drawing and painting.