BNI Drama Presents: Godspell (2012) Cast

Jhoan is excited and deeply honored to take the stage as Jesus in Godspell (2012), a role that holds special meaning for him. A junior at Bishop Noll Institute, he has developed a strong love for theatre and storytelling through music and performance. Audiences may recognize him as Schroeder in last fall’s musical, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown!, or as Rodrigo in last spring’s musical, Little Women. In addition to performing onstage, Jhoan enjoys working behind the scenes and recently served as the Light & Sound Operator for White Christmas at the Towle Theatre, gaining a new appreciation for the technical artistry that brings productions to life. He is also proud to serve on the Drama Club Board as the Co-Fundraiser Manager. Beyond theatre, Jhoan is actively involved in various clubs and organizations at BNI and is deeply grateful for the support of his friends, mentors, fellow cast members, and production team. Jhoan would like to extend a special thank you to Miss Wragg and Mr. Flaig for being inspiring role models and for leading him to fall in love with theatre. He is truly grateful for the opportunity to portray Jesus and is honored to share the joy, heart, and message of Godspell with today’s audience. Instagram: @iamm_Jhoan

Brayden is excited to be a part of his first theater performance as a soloist! He’s never participated in any other productions and has vague backgrounds in music stemming from guitar, piano, and an onstage performance with the band Switchfoot just this past November. He enjoys practicing guitar, piano, and writing. He thanks God, and his parents, for allowing him to be a part of this super fun production and hopes he can be in many more in the future.

Wayne is absolutely hyped to have a role in Bishop Noll’s production of Godspell. This is Wayne’s first ever official production and he is thankful to be entrusted with the role of John the Baptist. Wayne’s first ever experience in any production was in St. John the Baptist’s 2011 Kindergarten Christmas Play as The First King. Out of school, Wayne is often seen playing video games with his friends. He wants to thank all those who have assisted him in his acting journey. Wayne hopes you have a good time with the show!

Aaliyah is a senior at BNI and is so excited to be in the ensemble of BNI’s production of Godspell. You may have previously seen her in You're A Good Man Charlie Brown as Snoopy, Teach Me How to Cry as the run crew, Little Women as Aunt March, Leaving Iowa as Kerry Terri, and Matilda as a big/little kid. She has been part of the drama club since freshman year and this is her fourth year being a part of this club. In her free time she likes doing all kinds of art, watching dramas, and listening to K-pop. She is sad because this is her last show at Bishop Noll, but is very excited to be performing in the black box theater and excited to see what 2 weeks of shows will have in store. She would like to thank Ms. Wragg and Mr. Flaig for always believing in her and the cast of Godspell for being such supportive people and making every rehearsal such a warm, welcoming, and safe place for everyone.

Adelaide is a freshman who is excited to be on stage for her first time at Bishop Noll. Being one of her first acting experiences, she learned a lot throughout this production. Before Godspell, she was a part of crew for BNI’s fall play, Teach Me How to Cry. Outside of theater, she plays drums in the band and enjoys crocheting. She’s so glad to be a part of the Bishop Noll theater and this Godspell production. She would especially like to thank her parents and grandparents for supporting her and the directors, crew, and fellow actors for the work it takes to put on this show.

Annica is joyous to be returning to the stage for her senior year, playing herself, singing the song Turn Back O Man in Bishop Noll’s Production of Godspell. Previously, you may have seen her in her first black box production, Teach Me How to Cry, as Ms. Robson, from this fall; on stage for the 2023 Spring musical, Little Shop of Horrors as Rochelle; or as an ensemble rock, for the Fall 2022 production, Eurydice. Outside of theater, you might see her fulfilling her duties as Captain of the cheer team at BNI, taking photos for the yearbook, or executing her responsibilities as the student council treasurer and social media manager. In her free time, Annica loves spending time with her family, listening to music or documentaries, and scrolling on TikTok. She would like to thank her mother, brother, and immediate family for always having her back. We thank you so much and we hope you enjoy the experience!

Aniyah is ABSOLUTELY PUMPED to be able to take part in Godspell, a wonderful and very fun musical! She has been a part of previous performances such as Leaving Iowa, Little Women, Matilda, and The Play That Goes Wrong. Apart from theater, Aniyah is a busy bee who partakes in other clubs at school, but drama was the first club she joined. It has always been special to her, loving to dance and socialize. She thanks everyone who has encouraged and criticized her to where she is today. She hopes you enjoy Godspell!

Aria is honored to be part of her third Bishop Noll production and deeply grateful to continue telling stories on stage in Godspell. Now a junior, Aria finds home in the arts—any space where emotion can be transformed into beauty. Whether through choreography, painting, fashion, creative writing and poetry, or even the careful artistry of cooking, she loves creating with intention and soul, believing that expression is one of the purest forms of connection. To Aria, art is not just something you perform or create, but something you feel, something that allows people to be seen and understood. She aspires to be a leader who gives back, hoping one day to teach and uplift others—children, individuals with disabilities, elders, and anyone in need of guidance or compassion. While she loves the stage and the spotlight, Aria values authenticity above all else and strives to remain true to who she is in a world that often asks people to change. If she accomplishes nothing else, she hopes to always be remembered for her kindness, empathy, and generous heart, as giving to others is what brings her the most joy. Aria would like to thank her family, friends, cast, and directors for their unwavering love and support, and hopes you feel the heart of this show as deeply as she feels honored to be part of it.

Ava is a junior and thrilled to be part of the ensemble of Godspell. Previous credits include Ensemble in Matilda, Amy March in Little Women, and Melinda Grant in Teach Me How to Cry, which you may have seen last fall. Ava has a passion for singing, dancing, and acting, and loves exploring new ways to bring stories to life on stage. When not performing, Ava enjoys reading and discovering new books to inspire her creativity. She is grateful for the support of her teachers, friends, and family and is excited to continue growing as a performer.

Catherine is most jubilant to be bringing Godspell to life. She is a junior and this is her third year being involved in Drama Club at BNI where she has been proud to serve as the Social Media Manager for the past two years. In her high school career, she played Lucy Van Pelt in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, The Hag in Little Women, Miss Trunchbull in Matilda and Claire in Table For One (student one act). Outside of school, she performed as Dorothy Gail in The Enchanted Bookshop at the Hammond Community Theater, The Wizard in The Wizard of Oz at the Beverly Arts Center and Newsies at Mother McAuley High School’s summer production. Besides theater, she is a volleyball player and competitive equestrian. She is a proud member of many clubs and organizations at school. She is honored to serve on the HSU committee and to be part of the National Honor Society. Catie loves listening to music, traveling and spending time with her family and friends. She would like to thank God for His many blessings. Her appreciation goes to the directors, Miss Wragg and Mr. Flaig, and her talented fellow cast and crew members. She hopes you enjoy this beautiful show! Instagram: @catie.r01

Elvimarin is excited for her first ever theater performance at BNI and looks forward to be part of more theater productions in the future. She has never done theater before, but she has been in band since second grade. In her free time, she also likes to read, listen to music, and write poetry. She would like to thank her family, especially her mom. She would also like to thank everyone supporting and helping with the show.

Gabriela Santellano is thrilled to be in Godspell as a soloist! As a freshman, this is her second production at Bishop Noll, as she played Eleanor in Teach Me How to Cry last semester. She has also been in some community theater shows as well as musicals in middle school such as Beetlejuice Jr., Beauty and the Beast Jr., Finding Nemo Jr., and Bringing Down the House. In her free time she likes to go shopping, read, watch movies, and hang out with her friends. Gabi thanks her amazing parents, grandparents, and friends for supporting her in every production. She hopes you enjoy the show

Giomara is very excited to be a part of the cast in BNI’s production of Godspell! She was part of BNI’s production of Little Women the Musical last spring, and a part of the fall play, Teach Me How to Cry. When she was a freshman, she met her castmates. Some things you can find her doing outside of theatre is practicing guitar, singing, napping, and dancing with her dance team here at BNI. Her prior experience in theatre was when she was a little younger, getting coached and practicing monologues. She really wants to give a huge thank you to her directors for giving her this opportunity, and she wants to thank her family and friends for always being by her side. We hope you like the show!

Hannah is in her senior year of high school and is very excited to be in BNI’s Spring Musical, Godspell. This is her first ever high school production and she is incredibly grateful to be a part of it. Besides theater, she enjoys reading, drawing/painting, and hanging out with friends. She also enjoys art club, speech and debate, and the other clubs that she has been in during her time at Bishop Noll. She is very thankful to her friends and family for pushing her to audition. She would also like to thank all of you for coming out to see the show and hopes you enjoy it!

Jaeda is excited for this production. This year, being her senior year, is filled with excitement and anticipation for college. She plans on continuing to build her skills and talents. While she is outside of rehearsals, she is either acting as senior representative, participating in art club, or playing games with her friends. If she has some free time and wants some peace and quiet she curls up with a hot cup of tea and a book while listening to some music. She is currently reading the Hunger Games series and is very excited for the new movie that is coming out soon. Her playlist is a mixture of musical soundtracks, 2000’s, 90’s with some 80’s and 70’s music mixed with it so she has a song for whatever mood she is in.

Jahan is really excited to be a part of the spring musical Godspell. This is her first official production at Bishop Noll. She did play a character named Gregory in a One Act called The Meman on Deck C for the Bishop Noll Talent Show in 2024, written by an alum of Bishop Noll, Ruby Tolnai. Now, she is a part of the ensemble for this year's spring musical, and can’t wait for you to see what she and the rest of the cast have practiced and prepared for you and your family and friends!

Malia is happy to be back playing as herself in BNI’s Spring Musical, Godspell. She has been consistently frequent in BNI productions as a cast and crew member. She was Jamie in Leaving Iowa and a Big Kid Ensemble in Matilda: The Musical. She was also the Stage Manager for this school year’s fall play, Teach Me How to Cry and was a part of the Costume Crew in Little Women. Malia enjoys watching films and writing, she hopes to one day work for a channel network as a screenwriter. Malia is grateful for the directors, her peers, and everyone she’s met along the way.

Noah is ready to take on his last theater production, Godspell, at BNI. After playing Braxton in Little Women and Wayne in Leaving Iowa, he’s had a great time with the drama club. He is enjoying his senior year and excited for college. Other than theater, he loves being outdoors to ride his bike or play basketball. On rainy days, he’s not just a gamer, but a game programmer. He’d like to thank everyone for coming to support the show. As always, have fun and enjoy Godspell!

Xiomara is excited to be part of BNI’s production of Godspell. She is currently a Sophomore, and you might have seen her in Little Women or You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. She used to take acting classes near Rosemont, Illinois, and was coached by a professional actor. In her little spare time, she reads, practices guitar, and crochets. She enjoys singing in choir, and is part of the dance team. She loves listening to all different types of music. She would like to thank her friends, her cast mates, her parents, and everyone who has believed in her and has truly made her dream come true. She would also like to thank her directors for giving her this opportunity, and trusting that she’ll put on a great show for everyone. Enjoy the show!

David Rios is super excited to jump back onstage as a part of the ensemble of the spring musical “Godspell.” After playing the role of Mr. Henderson in “Teach Me How to Cry,” David found that he enjoys theatre and would like to continue being involved in the drama club, even in other shows. David would like to thank his family and friends for always showing so much support and never missing big moments in his life.