DIRECTORS
COURTNEY JEFFERS
Director
This is Mrs. Jeffers fourth year teaching at Milan High School. Radium Girls will be the third show that she has directed following The Butler Did It! and Almost Maine last year. Prior to those two shows, she has been an assitant directore and acting coach in a variety of others including High School Musical, The Wizard of Oz, How to Succeed in Business Without Reallly Trying, and You're a Good Man Charlie Brown. Mrs. Jeffers has a Bachelor's degree from Eastern Michgan University with a major in Communication and Theatre Arts. She has always had a passion for the Arts and the role that it plays in the lives of students. Mrs. Jeffers loves working with students in theater. She loves the relationships that she is able to build with her students outside of the classroom. She also enjoys seeing how proud her students are of themselves after putting on amazing peformances. Their hard work, dedication, teamwork, and support for one another make her pretty proud ot them, too. Mrs. Jeffers would like to thank her fellow theater staff, parents of the cast and crew, and the students on cast and crew for helping her put on this amazing production. She wants them all to know that the show, and her experience as a director wouldn't be nearly as fulfilling withou their help and involvement. She would also like to thank her husband for being so understanding and supportive of her commitment to theater and students.
BRADY KEENE
Assistant Director
This is Brady's third year being Assistant Director. He graduated with the class of 2017 and performed in the shows Cafe Murder and You're a Good Man Charlie Brown. Brady is currently studying Theatre at Wayne State University. Brady would like to thnk Mrs. Jeffers for letting him help out and the students for making this experience a fun time.
DENISE WILLIAMS
Costume Director
AMANDA KAISER
Theater & Publicity Director
CAST
TY BARNIER
Bailey / Von Sochocky
Ty is a junior. This is his frist high school production. He wishes to thank you for coming to the show.
LUCAS BARRON
Tom Kreider
Lucas is a senior. His previous production include Comdey, Mystery & Romance, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, The Butler Did It!, Almost Maine, and Mary Poppins. He wishes to thank his mom, Grace, Carli Aunt Lisa. He'd also lke to thank Mrs. Kaiser, Mrs. Jeffers, Brady Keene, and Brendan Fraser.
SKYE BELL
Anna Fyer / Town Member
Skye is a junior. Her previous productions include I Love a Piano and Almost Maine. She wishes to thank her grandma for supporting her during the play and giving her a ride to and from school.
OLIVIA BODZIAK
Society Woman / Store Owner / Town Member
Olivia is a junior. Her previous productions include Mary Poppins. She wishes to thank her family for sparing their time so she is able to do this play, her friends for always keeping her laughing, and food for keeping her running.
MICHELE CAREY
Diane Roeder
Michele is a sophomore. Her previous producitons inlcude Almost Maine and Mary Poppins. She wishes to thank Brady, Mrs. Kaiser, Mrs. Jeffers and all of the parents for "putting up with us and all of our crazy schedules." She would also like to thank her mom for helping her with everything through these crazy months.
ANTHONY CARVALHO
Edward Markley / Cecil Drinker
Anthony is a freshman. This is his first high school prodcution. He wishes to thank his friends and family for being ther through the best and especially the worst. "I have gone through so many things throughout these years, and have such a big support system. Thank you all."
TANNER ELLIS
Raymond Barry / Harrison Martland / Finn
Tanner is a senior. His previous productions includ Almost Maine. He wishes to thank his parents for supporting him in everything that he does. He also wants to thank everyone who made rehearsals a good time and a huge thanks to crew. "Without you guys, we would just be some kids on a stage and noone wants to watch that."
MACKENNA KOFAHL
Nancy Jane Harlen (Sob Sister)
Mackenna is a freshman. This is her first high school production. Since she is not a student at Milan, a lot of people have put in the extra work to help her succeed here. She would like to thak God, her parents, Mrs. Jeffers, Brady, and Mrs. Kaiser, the cast and crew, and her teachers at WiHi. She would also like to thank you for this amazing opportunity to participate as a student of the consortium. Enjoy the show!
KAITLYN KORNACKI
Alma Macneill / Shop Girl / Board Member #3 / Town Member
Kaityly is a junior. Her previous productions include I Love a Piano, Almost Maine, and Mary Poppins. She wishes to thank her mom and dad for always allowing her to chase her dreams. "Thank you Colby and Chelsea for being my support system."
JENNA LONG
Eda Allen (Clerk) / Photographer / Town Member
Jenna is a sophomore. Her previous productions include Almost Maine and Mary Poppins. She wishes to thank her mom and dad.
MEGAN MONROE
Irene / Elderly Widow / Board Member #2
Megan is a sophomore. Her previous productions include The Butler Did It, I Love a Piano, Almost Mainer, and Mary Poppins. She wishes to thank her parents for always supporting and helping me throughout the theatre productions.
NICK MOSLEY
Jack Youngwood (reporter) / Joseph Knef
Nicholas is a senior. His previous producitons include You're a Good Man Charlie Brown and I Love a Piano. He wishes to thank his mom, dad, brothers, and sisters. He would also like to dedicate this show to the memory of his dear grandma. "I love you!"
WILLIAM OCHOA
Charlie Lee / Lovesick Cowboy / Court
William is a freshman. This is his first high school produciton. He wishes to thank his mom for driving out every day with two little girls.
MAKENA ROSS
Harriet Roeder / Female Shopper / Town Member
Makena is a junior. Her previous productions include I Love a Piano, Almost Maine, and Mary Poppins. She wishes to thank her parents who drive her home from practice and EVERYONE who hleped with the show.
SAMANTHA RUFF
Customer / Board Member #1 / Town member
Samantha is a junior. Her previous productions include The Butler Did It, I Love a Piano, and Almost Maine. She wishes to thank her family for supporting her, and her car (Benny the Aztek) for being reliable even though he's quite ugly.
MARISSA SCHRAM
Grace Fryer
Marissa is a senior. Her previous productions include Comedy, Mystery & Romance, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, The Butler Did It. Amost Maine, and Mary Poppins. She would like to thank her mother for always being there to her run her lines, her friends for siticking by her and, lastly, Mrs. Jeffers. "Thank you, Jeff for all that you have done for me. I am incredibly grateful."
MADDIE SOULES
Mrs. Michaels / Venecine Saleswoman . Town Member
Maddie is a freshman. This is her first high school production. She wishes to thank her parents for driving her every where and supporting her during this production. She would also like to thank the amazing cast and crew for making this produciton possible.
ALDEN TEWSLEY
Arthur Roeder
Alden is a freshman. His previous productions include Les Miserables with Encore Musical Theater. He wishes to thank his sister for supporting him throughout the creation of this show, even though she lives four hours away.
EMILY WAGNER
Marie Curie / Town Member
Emily is a freshman. This is her first high school production. She wishes to thank her mom and dad for taking time out of their already hectic schedule to take her where she needs to go.
HANNAH WILES
Katherine Wiley
Hannah is a junior. Her previous productions include The Butler Did It, I Love a Piano, Almost Maine, and Mary Poppins. She wishes to thank her family for driving her to and from practice, and for giving up their time with her to allow her to pursue this. She would also like to thank her cat Misty and Tanner Ellis for being the best Both Tech anyone could ask for.
CREW
CARLI BARRON
Lighting Techincian
Carli is a sophomore. Her previous produciton include Almost Maine and Mary Poppins. She wishes to thank her mom for picking her up from practices.
LAUREN BLACKFORD
Makeup
Lauren is a senior. Her previous productions include Mary Poppins. She wishes to thank her parents for being so patient with her busy schedule.
MATTHEW BROCKMAN
Costumes / Props / Stagehand
Matthew is a senior. His previous productions include Mary Poppins. He wishes to thank his parents for allowing him to come to theater when he can and sacrifice time with them.
HAILEY BURD
Assistant to the Manager
Hailey is a freshman. This is her first high school production.
CASSANDRA COFTONE
Props
Cassandra is a senior. Her previous productions include The Butler Did It, I Love a Piano, and Almost Maine. She wishes to thank her parents for supporting her and herself for putting up with her for this long.
CLOE FETTEROLF
Makeup
Cloe is a sophomore. Her previous productions include Mary Poppins. She wishes to thank her parents, family and friends for supporting her crazy schedule, and she wishes to thank Tony Stark.
ANDRA GATLIN, Jr.
Fly Technician / Props
Andra is a sophomore. His previous productions include Almost Maine and Mary Poppins. He wishes to thank his mom and dad or going out of the way to make sure he is a part of theater even though he knows their schedules can be pretty busy as well.
RYAN GIASI
Lighting Techincian
Ryan is a sophomore. This is his first high school production.
AUDREY HAESKE
Costumes / Mic Technician
Audrey is a senior. Her previous productions include Almost Maine and Mary Poppins. She wishes to thank her parents and her older sister, Lydia.
OSCAR HAESKE
Lighting Techincian
Oscar is a sophomore. His previous productions include Almost Maine and Mary Poppins. He wishes to thank every one who made theater enjoyable.
EMMA JONES
Stage Manager
Emma is a senior. Her previous productions include I Love a Piano, Almost Maine, and Mary Poppins. She wishes to thank her friends and family for supporting her in all that she does.
CHASE KEGLEY
Booth Tech
Chase is a senior. His previous productions include I Love a Piano, Almost Maine, and Mary Poppings. He wishes to thank his friends for supporting him and Emma Jones for keeping him in theater.
CECE LEBLANC
Makeup
CeCe is a senior. This is her first produciton. She wishes to thank Lauren for convincing her to join theater this year and always knowing what needs to be done. "When I feel like I have no idea what I am doing, she is always there to help."
BEN ORLANDO
Props
Ben is a freshman. This is his first high school production. He would like to thank his sister for giving him rides. Also, he would like to thank his mom, dad, and two brothers, Spencer and Jeremy.
KAITLYN PFEIFFER
Lighting Techincian
Kaitlyn is a sophomore. Her previous productions include Almost Maine and Mary Poppis. She wishes to thank her brother and her moom for picking her up from practice.
JADON PFIEFER
Props
Jadon is a freshman. This is his first high school produciton. He wishes to thank his mom for picking him up form theater when he didn't have a ride from his brother. He would also like to thank his brother for taking us to school when we wake up late and getting food for us so we don't starve.
ALDEXANDREA PLESCHER
Stage Manager
Alley is a senior. Her previous productions include You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, I Love a Piano, Almost Maine, and Mary Poppins. She wishes to thank her parents for supporting her.
SAMANTHA RUFF
Sound Effects
Samantha is a junior. Her previous productions include The Butler Did It, I Love a Piano, and Almost Maine. She wishes to thank her family for supporting her, and her car (Benny the Aztek) for being reliable even though he's quite ugly.
PHIL SCHOERNER
Props
Phii is a senior. This is his first high school production. He is very thankful for the opportunity to participate in this play. It gave him a great opportunity to meet new friends and get involved more at MHS. He is very thankful for all of the support he got here and for all the amazing people he got to know.
ABBY STOCK
Costumes
Abby is a junior. This is her first high school production. She wishes to thank her parents for supporting her in everything she does.
BRITNEY STRIMPEL
Costumes / Sound Effects
Britney is a senior. Her previous productions include Mary Poppins. She wishes to thank Moogan Freeman, the therapy cow, for blessing us with his presence.
KEARA THACKER
Makeup
Keara is a junior. This is her first high school production. She would like to thank her parents who are always supporting her.
HAILEY WARYAS
Graphic Design
Hailey is a senior. Her previous producitons include Almost Maine and Mary Poppins. She wishes to thank her family for being so supportive of her theater career.
HANNAH WILES
Makeup / Props
Hannah is a junior. Her previous productions include The Butler Did It, I Love a Piano, Almost Maine, and Mary Poppins. She wishes to thank her family for driving her to and from practice, and for giving up their time with her to allow her to pursue this. She would also like to thank her cat Misty and Tanner Ellis for being the best Both Tech anyone could ask for.
ABBY WILLIS
Makeup
Abby is a sophomore. Her previous productions include Almost Maine and Mary Poppins. She wishes to thank her friends and family.