High School Musical Creative
Student Director
Ash EspositoAsh Esposito is a senior in high school. They are the Director and Vocal Coach of the CHS production of High School Musical. They have also acted in many other roles such as Megan from Puffs, Molly from Murder at the Orient Express, and Kaitlyn from The Bold The Young and the Murdered. They also have been makeup manager for many productions as well. Ash hopes you enjoy the show and wishes the cast a great performance.
Set Designer/Stage Manager
Rebecca BeerRebecca is a gal of many names. From Becca to Bec Bec and Rebonka, you'll hear it all, but in this show she's taking to the title of stage manager. She hopes everyone enjoys the show!
Technical Director
Kyra MershonKyra is a senior at CHS. She has been the technical director for all of the CHS plays this year and run sound for many other plays. She has also acted in Aladdin as Rajah and a reporter/movie producer in Dreamgirls.
Prop Manager
Sevyn CulbreathSevyn is a junior at CHS who enjoys writing and eating Goldfish. Most of the time they multitask and write while also eating Goldfish. They hope you enjoy the show!
Costume Manager
Jordan WoodieJordan is a junior at CHS, and she loves to act. She has a passion for drama and acting. She also loves jokes. Why do we tell actors to break a leg? Because every play has a cast!
Makeup Manager
Savannah LaplantVanna took a break from Theatre this year, but she missed it and is back as the makeup manager for this production.
House Manager
Chloe LordChloe is a senior at Columbia High School. Although she is sad to go, she is happy she got to be the house manager for the last production. She hopes everyone enjoys this number. <3
Publicity Manager
Hiedi SmithHiedi is a senior at CHS and the Drama Club Vice President. Since freshman year, she is normally found backstage working on a crew or the leadership team. However, she was onstage in Aladdin and Night at the Wax Museum. She hopes you enjoy the musical.
Director's Intern
Nickolas StewartNickolas is a junior at CHS. He is serving as the director's intern because he hopes to direct a show of his own next year. He is a veteran actor in the Lake City community acting in many productions including the award-winning play, The Crucible at Florida Gateway College and played Uncle Fester in The Addams Family Musical among others. He is really excited for this show and hopes you all enjoy.
Scenery Intern
Nova FletcherNova is a sophomore at CHS. They have acted in many shows here, but this is their first show doing scenery.
Choreography Intern
Khalil CleckleyKhalil is a junior at CHS who loves to sing and dance. This is the second musical he has been in. He is also playing Zeke. He loves k-pop and is a hard-working student.
Tech Intern
Jayden Glover"I exist."
Prop Intern
K JohnstonK is a sophomore at CHS. He has helped/been in 4 plays! He loves to rap and dance. "Take the risk or lose the chance."
Costume Intern
Luna RobinsonLuna is a sophomore at CHS and an artist that posts on her Instagram once in a blue moon. She listens to My Chemical Romance a normal amount of time. Luna spends far too much time playing Slimerancher, but that just adds to her fun personality.
Makeup Intern
Lee SandersLee is a sophomore at CHS, and she has been in 3 plays so far in her 2 years of high school, The Great Gatsby, The Addams Family Musical, and most recently Night At The Wax Museum! She will be the makeup intern for this amazing production!
Producer, Teacher
Crystal FreeMrs. Free has been acting in and directing plays for almost 40 years in college, church, high school, and community theatre, as well as background acting in film. This is her 30th production at CHS. She is extremely proud of the cast and crew for all of their hard work. Break a leg!
Choreographer
Ms. Mychelle AlburyMychelle Albury is a Psychology and Social Studies teacher at CHS. This is her 6th year assisting Mrs. Free and Troupe 2934. Ms. Albury has been the choreographer for many shows at CHS, and has also worked as crew and stage manager for other community groups. Ms. Albury has appeared in numerous productions with Alligator Community Theatre, Florida Gateway Theatre, and most recently at the High Springs Playhouse. She hopes that you enjoy the show!
Vocal Coach
Mrs. Marsha BridgemanMrs. Bridgeman is a retired music and English teacher who is kind enough to volunteer her time and energy to help with CHS musicals as a vocal coach. She loves music and her grandchildren.
Original Creative Team
Based on the Disney Channel Original Movie Written by Peter Barsocchini
Book by David Simpatico
Songs by Matthew Gerrard and Robbie Nevil; Ray Cham, Greg Cham and Andrew Seeley; Randy Peterson and Kevin Quinn; Andy Dodd and Adam Watts; Bryan Louiselle; David N. Lawrence and Faye Greenberg; Jamie Houston
Music Adapted, Arranged and Produced by Bryan Louiselle
Produced by a partnership between Columbia High School Theatre and Music Theatre International