Miss Wragg is in her third year of teaching at BNI. She is an avid performer in the NWI/Chicagoland area, and loves to do as much of it as possible. She is a 2023 graduate of Western Illinois University where she studied Musical Theater. Currently, she is a performer in Divided, a new musical project workshop at Governors State University. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, doing any sort of craft, and talking.

Dylan J. Flaig is an actor, director, and teacher currently residing in the South Chicago Suburbs in Crete, Illinois. He is a graduate of Western Illinois University, where he studied Secondary Education and Theatre. He is currently a History/Theatre teacher at Bishop Noll Institute in Hammond, Indiana. Favorite/Recent credits include Mark in Rent (Rose Theatrics), Willard Hewitt in Footloose (Erica Heilmann Theatre-OLPD), Henry in Next To Normal (Western Illinois University), Anthony in Sweeney Todd (The Genesius Guild), Link Larkin in Hairspray (Beverly Arts Center), and Barry Mann In Beautiful The Musical (Rose Theatrics.) He hopes you enjoy the show!

William Akins is a versatile and down-to-earth performer whose larger-than-life personality is complemented by heartfelt emotion, allowing him to connect deeply with audiences through music and stage performances. Born and raised in Northwest Indiana, Will is the eldest of his siblings and grew up in a Baptist church environment where his extraordinary talent was recognized early on, although it fully blossomed later in life. His upbringing included playing football, which instilled a strong work ethic and the importance of teamwork. The lessons learned from his coaches, including his father, fostered endurance and self-motivation—values that Will carries into every project he undertakes. Will's passion for performing ignited during his freshman year of high school when he starred in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera, earning a supporting lead role alongside upperclassmen. This production not only garnered local attention but was also a test run for community theaters. Following this success, he performed in Les Misérables, further developing his acting skills. By the time he graduated high school in 2014, Will had participated in nearly 25 productions, many directed by Michael J. and Melinda Reinhart, whom he considers his extra parents. Their mentorship provided him with invaluable theatrical lessons that he applies in his career today. During college, Will transitioned from performance to education still adding another 20 shows to his repertoire. He studied under Dr. Dan and Lisa Miller and Dr. Mathew Latta, who helped him refine his performance technique. Additionally, Dr. Scott Buchanan and Dr. Yana Weinstein contributed to his musical education technique and pedagogy. Since 2017, Will has been teaching voice privately, starting at the Community School of the Arts. His engaging teaching style has made him a favorite among students, leading to meaningful contributions to their aspirations in the performing arts. Currently, Will performs under the stage name “Uncle Willy,” a name given to him by friends in college that reflects his supportive and fun-loving spirit. As Uncle Willy, he has secured a regular performance spot at one of Chicago’s oldest bars and participates in various open mics and comedy clubs. Beyond performing, Will enjoys golfing, bowling, and amateur photography. He also loves watching movies and episodes of Criminal Minds, often taking un-intentional naps. A devoted individual, Will cherishes his relationship with God and remains grateful for his blessings, always reminding himself and others, “Don’t suck; it’s easy to do. You just don’t do it.” Uncle Willy is eager to collaborate on future projects and share his passion for performance with audiences.

Elizabeth is a junior at BNI and is honored to serve as Head of Stage Management for the spring production of Godspell. She previously served as stage manager for the fall production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown and as assistant stage manager for last year’s spring production of Little Women. Elizabeth is deeply grateful for the opportunity to take on this role and extends her sincere thanks to Ms. Wragg and Mr. Flaig for their guidance and support. She would also like to express special appreciation to her assistant stage manager, Lusi, and is thankful to be working alongside her.

Taylor Holland is ecstatic to be in Godspell! This is her Senior year, she has played ensemble in Little Shop of Horrors, Play that goes wrong, and Matilda, Mrs. Kirk in Little Women, and she was a part of tech for Leaving Iowa, and You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown! Taylor is in drama, art club, and speech. During her free time Taylor loves reading, writing, listening to music, hanging out with her friends, and painting. Taylor is super grateful to be a part of this wonderful musical and wants to thank every single person who has been there for her these past four years, especially her beautiful mother, Joanna Holland.