High School Musical Cast

Ian Thompson (Troy Bolton)
Ian is 17 years old and will be a senior at MHS in August. Ian has previously been seen in the MCT productions of Jungle Book Kids, Shrek the Musical, Alice in Wonderland, Charlotte’s Web, Grease: School Edition, Descendants, and The Little Mermaid Jr. Ian has also been seen in many productions at MHS, including Cinderella.
Sierra Smith (Gabriella Montez)
Sierra is 17 years old and will be a senior at Strafford High School in August. Sierra has previously been seen in 14 MCT productions, most recently Night of the Living Dead, Peter Pan Jr, and the Little Mermaid Jr. She has also been seen in Freaky Friday and Frozen Jr at Conway High School, and Little Shop of Horrors at Strafford High School. Sierra would like to give a special thanks to the directorial team of High School Musical for giving her this wonderful opportunity. She would also like to give a big thank you to her parents for always supporting her in all that she does.
Hannah Palubicki (Sharpay Evans)
Hannah is 15 years old and will be a sophomore at MHS in August. Hannah has previously been seen in the MCT productions of The Lion King Jr and The Little Mermaid. She has also been seen in Cinderella at MHS and the MJHS productions of Madagascar Jr and James and the Giant Peach. In her free time, Hannah likes to sing, play her instrument, and read.
Ethan Brower (Ryan Evans)
Ethan is 16 years old and will be a junior at Strafford High School in August. Ethan has previously been seen in the MCT productions of Descendants, The Lion King Jr, and Almost Maine. He has also been seen in the Strafford High School productions of Little Shop of Horrors, Bright Star, and Honk. in his free time, Ethan likes to act and sing. Ethan is also a member of the Strafford High School Chamber Choir.
Audree Schadeck (Chad Danforth)
Audree is 15 years old and will be a sophomore at MHS in August. This is Audree’s first time performing with MCT! She has previously been seen in Cinderella at MHS. In her free time, Audree likes to workout.
Reaghan Skiles (Taylor McKessie)
Reaghan is 18 years old and just graduated from Glendale High School. She will be attending Missouri State in the fall to earn her BFA in Acting. This is Reaghan’s first time performing with MCT! She has previously been seen in Charlotte's Web, Puffs, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and The Wizard of Oz. In her free time, Reaghan likes to bake, run, sing, read, paint, and hang out with her friends.
AJ Adams (Zeke Baylor)
AJ is 15 years old and will be a sophomore at MHS in August. This is his first time performing with MCT! He has previously been seen in Lion King, Annie, Grimm’s Fairy Tales, and High School Musical with National Youth Theater in The Woodlands, Texas. In his free time, AJ likes to play football, track, and sing.
Emerson Burk (Martha Cox)
Emerson is 16 and will be a junior at Nixa High School in August. Emerson has previously been seen in the MCT productions of Frozen Jr, Descendants, The Lion King Jr, and The Little Mermaid Jr. She has also been seen in Catch Me if you Can, Spongebob the Musical, The Wizard of Oz, Godspell, Annie, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Suddenly Someone, The Boy Who Lived, and Willy Wonka. In her free time, Emerson likes to draw, write, sing, swim, and listen to music. Emerson is grateful to her friends and family for their love and support. She would like to thank the directors and cast of High School Musical for making this an amazing experience.
Chloee McClellan (Kelsi Nielson/Gabriella Understudy)
Chloee is 17 years old and just graduated from Seymour High School! Chloee has previously been seen in MCT productions of Annie, Frozen Jr, Aladdin Jr, The Lion King Jr, Descendants, and The Little Mermaid Jr. She has also been seen in Sleeping Beauty Kids and Jungle Book Kids at Springfield Little Theatre. In her free time, Chloee likes to dance at Evolution Dance Company, read, crochet, and write songs. Chloee would like to thank the cast and crew of High School Musical for the opportunity to participate in this show. She would also like to thank her parents for always supporting her theatre and dance. Most of all, Chloee would like to thank God for giving her the confidence to pursue her passions.
Jacob Vestal (Jason/Zeke Understudy)
Jacob is 12 years old and he is homeschooled. Jacob has previously been seen in the MCT productions of Frozen Jr, Descendants, 101 Dalmatians, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King Jr, and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. In his free time, Jacob likes to listen to music, play video games, and hang out with his friends.
Brooklynn Miller (Brainiac/Spectator)
Brooklyn is excited to perform on the MCT stage for the first time! Seh has previously been seen in Beauty and the Beast, Tuck Everlasting, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. In her free time, Brooklynn likes to write, play folk music, and play Sudoku.
Mila Abella (Brainiac/Spectator)
Mila is 13 years old and will be in the 8th grade at MJHS in August. Mila has previously been seen in the MCT productions of Frozen Jr, 101 Dalmatians, Descendants, The Little Mermaid Jr, The Lion King Jr, and Night of the Living Dead. She has also been seen in Treasure Island. the MHS production of The Wizard of Oz, and the MJHS productions of James and the Giant Peach and Shrek Jr. In her free time, Mila likes to dance, sing, shop, swim, and spend time with her friends. Mila is the president of the History Club at MJHS. Mila would like to thank Kristen, Kyrie, and Allegra for all of their support.
Veda Ringo (James/Cheerleader/Martha Understudy)
Veda is 13 years old and will be a freshman at MHS in August. Veda has previously been seen in the MCT productions of The Little Mermaid Jr and Peter Pan Jr. She has also been seen in the MJHS productions of James and the Giant Peach and Shrek Jr (Fiona.) In her free time, Veda likes to sing, dance, and hang out with her friends. Veda would like to thank her mom for always paying for her theatre things, helping her out, and bringing her to rehearsals.
Shyler McShane (Susan/Party Kid/Spectator)
Shylar is 12 years old and will be in the 8th grade at Strafford Middle School. Shylar has previously been seen in Peter Pan Jr. In her free time, Shylar likes to read and draw.
Kylee Lyall (Cathy/Thespian/Ripper Understudy)
Kylee is 16 years old and will be a senior at MHS in August. Kylee has previously been seen in the MCT productions of Jungle Book and The Little Mermaid. She has also been seen in Frozen, Freaky Friday, Order Up, and in the MHS productions of Cinderella and Rossum’s Universal Robots. In her free time, Kylee likes to play with her dog and play games.
Cecilia Baker (Alan/Thespian)
Cecilia is 15 years old and will be a sophomore at Logan-Rogersville High School in August. This is Cecilia’s first time performing with MCT! She has previously been seen in Annie at LRHS. In her free time, Cecilia likes to read, sing, play trombone, and run in cross country and track.
Kayleigh Hager (Cyndra/Party Kid/Spectator)
Kayleigh is 17 years old and will be a senior at Logan-Rogersville High School in August. This is Kayleigh’s first time performing with MCT! She has previously been seen in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Sound of Music, and Annie. In her free time, Kayleigh likes to beekeep, watch Formula 1 racing, cook and bake, and swim.
Avery Brown (Performance Art Trio/Thespian/Kelsi Understudy)
Avery is happy to be returning to the MCT stage. She has previously been seen in MCT productions of Willy Wonka Jr, Pirates of Penzance Jr, Schoolhouse Rock Jr, Honk Jr, Into the Woods, Beauty and the Beast, Annie, Suessical, The Art of Murder, and It’s a Wonderful Life: Radio Play. In her free time, Avery likes to play video games and crochet. Avery would like to thank her family for always supporting her.
Alexis Kaderly (Performance Art Trio/Party Kid/Spectator)
Alexis is 14 years old and will be a freshman at MHS in August. This is her first time performing with MCT! Alexis has previously been seen in the MJHS production of Shrek Jr. In her free time, Alexis likes to dance, draw, paint, and sing. Alexis would like to give a special thanks to her friends for pressuring her to do more musicals.
Hayden Hilton (Ripper/Cheerleader/Jack Understudy)
Hayden is 15 years old and will be a sophomore at MHS in August. Hayden has previously been seen in the MCT productions of Descendants, Grease: School Edition, The Little Mermaid Jr, Frozen Jr, Charlotte’s Web, and the Art of Murder. She has also been seen in Cinderella at MHS and the MJHS productions of Madagascar Jr and James and the Giant Pickle. In her free time, Hayden likes to read books, write stories, draw, skate, sing, dance, and play the drums. Hayden is so glad to be in High School Musical with her friends. She is so grateful to her parents and the cast and crew for being so supportive.
Alyssa Spencer (Mongo/Cheerleader/Taylor Understudy)
Alyssa is 18 years old and just graduated from MHS! Alyssa has previously been seen in the MCT production of Grease. She has also been seen in the MHS productions of Newsies, Rumpelstiltskin Private Eye, The Wizard of Oz, Once upon a Mattress, and Cinderella. In her free time, Alyssa likes to sing, dance, draw, paint, and crochet.
Aleeya Wilson (Skater/Cheerleader)
Aleeya is 17 years old and will be a senior at MHS in August. This is her first time performing with MCT! Aleeya has previously been seen in the MHS productions of The Wizard of Oz and Cinderella, plus various programs at her church. In her free time, Aleeya likes to sing, fish, hunt, dance, and hang out with friends. Aleeya is a Jaywalker and in the MHS Concert Choir.
Audie Haines (Jack Scott/Skater)
Audie is 17 years old and will be a senior at Clever High School in August. This is Audie’s first time performing with MCT. Audie has previously been seen in Once Upon a Mattress, The Crucible, Princess Party Smackdown, Bright Star, and Rapunzel Uncut. In her free time, Audie likes to sew, paint, and is involved with a lot of activities at her school. Audie would like to give a special thank you to Shay for telling her to try MCT!
Riahlyn Vestal (Cheer Captain)
Riahlyn is 13 years old and she is homeschooled. Riahlyn has previously been seen in the MCT productions of Aladdin Jr, Frozen Jr, 101 Dalmatians, Descendants, Grease: The School Edition, The Lion King Jr, and The Little Mermaid. In her free time, Riahlyn likes to do track, parkour, cheer, participate in choir, and read.
Finley Bradley (Cheerleader)
Finley is 14 years old and will be a freshman at Strafford High School in August. Finley has previously been seen in the MCT productions of Peter Pan Jr, The Little Mermaid Jr, and The Holly Jolly Holiday Show. She has also been seen in Guys and Dolls and Thoroughly Modern Millie at Springfield Little Theatre. Finley is proud to have received the Best Dancer Award for 2 MCT productions.
Stella Palubicki (Cheerleader)
Stella is 12 years old and will be in the 7th grade at MJHS in August. Stella has previously been seen in the MCT productions of The Lion King Jr, The Little Mermaid, and Grease: The School Edition. She has also been seen in Shrek Jr at MJHS. In her free time, Stella likes to sing, dance, and hang out with her friends. Stella would like to thank her parents for supporting her and letting her do High School Musical.
Abbie Hoffman (Cheerleader)
Abby is 14 years old and will be a freshman at MHS in August. Abbie has previously been seen in MCT’s productions of Aladdin Jr, Frozen Jr, 101 Dalmatians, Lion King Jr, The Little Mermaid Jr, Peter Pan Jr, and Night of the Living Dead. She has also been seen in the MJHS productions of James and the Giant Peach and Shrek Jr. In her free time, Abby likes to play games with friends. Abby would like to give a special thanks to her amazing mom!
DeeDee Coffer (Cheerleader)
DeeDee is 12 years old and will be in the 7th grade at MJHS in August. DeeDee has previously been seen in the MCT productions of The Lion King Jr. and The Little Mermaid Jr. She has also been seen in the MJHS production of Shrek Jr. In her free time, DeeDee likes to dance, read, color, draw, and do gymnastics.
Skylar Heinzel (Cheerleader)
Skylar is 18 years old and just graduated from MHS. Skylar has previously been seen in the MCT productions of Descendants, Grease: The School Edition, The Holly Jolly Holiday Show, and Almost Maine. She has also been seen in the MHS productions of Newsies, Rumplestiltskin: Private Eye, The Wizard of Oz, and Once Upon a Mattress. In her free time, Skylar likes to dance, work, and sleep.
Daisy Rockwood (Cheerleader)
Daisy is 12 years old and will be in the 7th grade at MJHS in August. Daisy has previously been seen in the MCT productions of Frozen Jr, Descendants, The Little Mermaid Jr, The Lion King Jr, and Peter Pan Jr. She has also been seen in The Wizard of Oz at MHS and Shrek Jr at MJHS. In her free time, Daisy likes to sing, dance, draw, write, and spend time with her family and friends.
Miliani Kloster (Cheerleader/Sharpay Understudy)
Miliani is 16 years old and she is homeschooled. Miliani has previously been seen in the MCT productions of The Lion King Jr, The Little Mermaid Jr, Grease: The School Edition. She served as the assistant choreographer for Peter Pan Jr. Miliani has also been seen in the Branson Regional Arts Council production of Legally Blonde Jr. In her free time, Miliani likes to spend time dancing and in her youth group at The Well. Miliani would like to give a special thanks to God and her family.
Alissa Benton (Party Kid/Spectator/Upperclassman)
Alissa is 16 years old and attends Ozark Technical Community College. She has previously appeared in the MCT productions of Peter Pan Jr. In her free time, she loves to do schoolwork, read, and bake at her parents' restaurant.
Brooklyn Lance (Party Kid/Spectator/Upperclassman)
Brooklyn is 14 years old and will be a freshman at Nixa High School in August. This is Brooklyn’s first time performing with MCT! She has previously been seen in the Nixa Jr High production of Freaky Friday. In her free time, Brooklyn likes to read, sing, and hang out with her friends. Brooklyn would like to thank the directors of High School Musical for the chance to do what she loves to do. She would also like to give a special thanks to her mom for always supporting her and driving her to rehearsals.
Savana West (Party Kid/Spectator/Upperclassman)
Savana is 17 years old and she is homeschooled. Savana has previously been seen in the MCT productions of 101 Dalmatians, Descendants, Comedy Tonight: Halloween Edition, Grease: School Edition, The Lion King Jr, The Little Mermaid Jr, You Have the Right to Remain Dead, Almost Maine, Night of the Living Dead, and the haunted house. In her free time, Savana likes to film TikToks, hang out with friends, sing, dance, create art, draw, write poetry, and play at the park. Savana would like to thank her manager, Charles, at AutoZone, for giving her a chance and the cast and crew of High School Musical.
Simone Benton (Party Kid/Spectator)
Simone is 12 years old and she is homeschooled. Simone has previously been seen in the MCT production of Peter Pan Jr. In her free time, Simone likes to sew, paint, swim, and play with her dog.
Emma Salsig (Party Kid/Spectator)
Emma is 12 years old and will be in the 7th grade at MJHS in August. Emmas has previously been seen in the MCT productions of The Lion King Jr, The Little Mermaid Jr, and Peter Pan Jr. She has also been seen in The Wizard of Oz at MHS and Shrek Jr at MJHS. In her free time, Emma likes to draw and she is always singing or humming. Emma would like to give a special thank you to her mom and dad for supporting her and to Hayleigh for helping her prepare for auditions.
Amy Miller (Ms. Darbus)
Amy is excited to return to the MCT stage! She has previously been seen in Annie, Beauty and the Beast, Shrek the Musical, and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. She has also been seen in the Branson Regional Arts Council productions of Chicago, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Steel Magnolias, and 9-5. In her free time, Amy likes to spend time with friends and family, hike, and try new restaurants. Any would like to give a special thanks to her husband and kids who have always supported her. She would also like to thank the creative team of High School Musical for this opportunity to bring the character of Ms. Darbus to life. Finally, Amy would like to thank her family and chosen family for all their support.
Michelle Baker (Ms. Tenny/Spectator)
This is Michelle’s first time performing with MCT! She has previously been seen in the Branson Regional Arts Council productions of The Addams Family, Mamma Mia, The Little Mermaid, Mam Poppins, and other productions at both Capital City Players and Jefferson City Little Theatre. Michelle is thankful to be sharing the stage for the first time with her daughter, Cecilia.
Brandy Rice (Moderator)
Brandy is excited to be returning to the MCT stage! She has previously been seen in Mamma Mia, You Have the Right to Remain Dead, The Holly Jolly Variety Show, The Great Gatsby, Night of the Living Dead and the haunted house. Brandy has also been backstage for MCT productions of Charlie Brown, and The Addams Family. She has also been seen in recitals at True North Movement. In her free time, Brandy likes to build, paint, dance, and sing.
Gary Coday (Coach Bolton)
Gary is excited to be returning to the MCT stage. Gary has previously been seen in MCT’s production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Gary has previously been seen in various plays at his church. In his free time, Gary likes to play music, sing, camp, and spend time with his family.