High School Musical Cast

Colin Jolliffe (Troy Bolton)
Colin is a senior at CHS who is excited to play Troy. He has been in many productions at CHS and in the community. This is his last CHS theatrical production, and he hopes you all enjoy the show.
Faith Ingram (Gabriella Montez)
Faith is a senior at CHS and the proud Drama Club president. She's had a blast playing Gabriella in her last play at CHS and would like to thank her friends and family for their support throughout her high school theatre journey.
Sara Presher (Sharpay Evans)
Sara is a junior at CHS. She has been in one other play here and is excited to be part of the musical this time around. As they say, "The show must go on!"
Gian Rivera (Ryan Evans)
Gian is a junior at CHS. This is his first musical, and he is having a blast!
Schmari Lockley (Chad Danforth)
Schmari is a sophomore at CHS who loves to act. His favorite class is Theatre. You may have seen him as Meyer Wolfsheim in The Great Gatsby, Barney Barrelfoot in Murder at the Orient Express, Pugsley Addams in The Addams Family Musical, Oliver Rivers in Puffs, or most recently as Victor in Night at the Wax Museum. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Briani Desroches (Taylor McKessie)
Briani is once again back on the stage and is excited to be in her dream role for her final performance at Columbia High School. She has looked up to Taylor McKessie for so long for both her brains and style. Now to portray her is like achieving a dream unimaginable to Briani, and she is eternally grateful for this experience. She'd like to thank everyone from cast to crew members for being on this ride with her. As well as a special shout out to her family for always believing in her and supporting her for the last 4 years. She hopes you sit back, relax, and remember "We're All in This Together!" πŸΎπŸ€πŸ“š
Keptia Josma (Ms. Darbus)
Keptia is a 14 year old Freshman at CHS. She enjoys anime, K-pop and art in general. This is her second performance. She would like to thank her family and Mrs. Free for encouraging her to audition. She really enjoys being on stage, and will try her best to bring Ms. Darbus to life.
Zachary Tannenbaum (Coach Bolton)
Zachary is a senior participating in his second musical at CHS, but he has been in several other plays at CHS and FGC. He is the only actor with a beard and this will be playing Coach Bolton.
Aulbree Hudson (Kelsi Neilson)
Aulbree is a junior at CHS playing the role of Kelsi Neilson. This is her third role this school year. Next year she'll do even more, and she can't wait!
Aristotle Chase (Jack Scott)
Aristotle Chase is a freshman at CHS. His music teacher called him the "glue" that held together his fourth-grade production of Seussical: The Musical. He still holds on to that.
Khalil Cleckley (Zeke Baylor)
Khalil is a junior at CHS who loves to sing and dance. This is his 2nd musical he has been in. He is also the Student Choreographer for High School Musical. He loves K-pop and is a hard working student.
Ruby Williams (Martha Cox)
Ruby is a senior at CHS and has been in several school productions. She plays Martha Cox in this production of HSM. She likes k-pop, dancing, and singing. In her free time Ruby enjoys doing k-pop dances, and studying Chinese and Korean. :)
Zee Zick (Jason)
"I rely on apps for travel recommendations."
Jadyn Knowles (JJ)
Jadyn, also known as J.J. or Jadyn the Jock, is an 11th grader at CHS and will be graduating next year. This is the first play he has joined and is enjoying it so far. Jadyn really thinks that the drama cast members are very cool and very kind, and he really admires that. Also this wonderful young man is very talented and handsome as you can see from the photo. He hopes for you all to enjoy his performance!
Jeremias Sandoval (James)
Jeremias is a neophiliac and a dewy-eyed, serene, and wistful boy who is just happy to be here! Jeremias has played in homecoming skit night, was an understudy in Murder at the Orient Express, and an ancestor in The Addams Family Musical.
Skyler Weber (Susan)
Skyler is a freshman at CHS who loves doing theatre!
Amy Piercey (Cathy)
Amy is a homeschooled FLVS student who is no stranger to CHS Theatre. She is super bouncy and energetic, just like her character.
Cameron Moser (Alan)
Cameron is a sophomore at CHS, and this is his first musical. You saw him most recently as Pancho Villa in Night at the Wax Museum.
Elizabeth Gould (Cyndra)
Elizabeth is a senior in high school at North Florida Arts & Science Academy. She loves singing and helping others.
Christopher Giella (Kratnoff)
Chris is a senior at CHS who loves "Mystery, Adventure, and Glory."
Annika Hunt (Ripper)
Annika is a sophomore at CHS. They have also acted in Puffs, Night at the Wax Museum, and is now playing the skater, Ripper. Being in a musical is out of their comfort zone, but they are excited to try a new thing.
Katelyn Goff (Ms. Tenny)
Katie is a junior here at CHS, and she has been in a few plays, but this is her first musical! She would like to thank her parents for supporting her in her love of theatre. <3
Kaitlyn White (ensemble)
Kaitlyn is a sophomore at CHS. She is a jock, and theatre is the best!
De'andra Gaye (ensemble)
De'andra is a 9th grade student at CHS. While she has been to Theatre Camp before, this is her first musical.
De'mitria Gaye (Mongo)
De'mitria is in 9th grade at CHS, and this is her first time performing in a musical. She is nervous but also excited to be doing this.
Ashan'ti Burgess (ensemble)
Ashan'ti is a CHS Sophomore. Although she's been onstage many times, this is her first time doing a musical. She's a little nervous, but above all else she's excited to be in this production.