Mary Poppins Cast

Calista is incredibly excited to be a part of this production! She is a senior who has been doing theatre since the third grade, and after graduation she plans to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theatre. Through various school and community theatre productions, she has discovered a deep passion for the art of theatre. She would like to thank the directors for allowing her to be in this ensemble, members of Carpe Artista for always supporting her, Erica Lee Haines for helping her grow, and her family for encouraging her to always follow her dreams. Calista is delighted to share the magic of this timeless tale with audiences of all ages in her final role at NHS!

JT wants to thank you so much for coming to see Marry Poppins! JT has been doing theatre for about 4 years now and he loves it so much! He is honored to be playing Bert in this wonderful production. This role has been super challenging but so fun for him! He wants to thank you for coming and supporting this wonderful program.

Brennan is a senior at Nolensville High School, playing Mr. Banks in his last show. His other roles include Dr. Gibbs in Our Town, and Jonathon in the Play That Goes Wrong. He’s excited to look towards the future, where he will study Music Composition for Video Games in college.

Whitney is a Junior, and has been performing since 5th grade. She has found a passion in musical theater, and has loved these passed three years performing with Nolensville. She has learned so much, and is so grateful for her teachers and mentors in the program. Whitney has loved “Being Mrs. Banks”, and can’t wait for everyone to see Nolensville’s production of “Mary Poppins”!

Jordyn is so excited to help bring this show to life. She started doing theatre at the end of 8th grade, and has been in all of the shows throughout her high school career. She’d like to thank her family for always supporting her and the directors for allowing her to be a part of this production. Next year, she plans on going to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville to major in marketing. Jordyn endlessly appreciates the growth that this program has provided to her theatrically and as a person. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Emerson Hutcherson is thrilled to be apart of the this production of Mary Poppins! She fell in love with musical theatre in the 7th grade, sparking a passion that has only grown stronger over the years. From performing on stage to designing posters, t-shirts, and graphics for this season's shows. Post-graduation, she intends to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, where she can continue her love for the arts. Despite Emerson’s future plans, the theatre will always hold a special place in her heart. She would like to thank the directors for letting her be a part of this incredible ensemble, Mrs. Church and Mrs. McHugh for always supporting her in the art room, and her family for always having her back and encouraging her to follow her dreams.

Emily is so happy to have gotten to work with the cast and crew of Mary Poppins! She had so much fun putting all the pieces of this show together and hopes that you enjoy it! Emily has been in theater for 7 years and loves getting to perform! She hopes that you get to feel some childhood happiness again as you watch it! Don’t forget to feed the birds!

Elia Pyper has loved theatre since she first started in 6th grade. She loves theater because she finds it very fun to figure out each character and how they can be played. Elia plays Miss Andrew, who is the evil nanny which has been a tricky rehearsal process because she has never played someone evil before. It also is a vocally demanding part that was difficult to for her to figure out. Overall she has loved the challenge and is grateful for the opportunity to play this character!

Mae is a Junior who has been doing theatre since 5th grade. Some of her favorite roles include: Melman in "Madagascar," Spiker in "James and the Giant Peach," and Annie in "The Play That Goes Wrong." Her favorite part of performing is the thrill of making the audience laugh. She is so excited to be playing Mrs. Corry due to her larger than life personality.

Maya Sparks is very excited to be in Mary Poppins this year as Mrs.Brill! She has been involved in theatre since elementary school and has been in every musical at the high school. Maya is planning on majoring in Music Education in college and is greatly looking forward to continuing music in her everyday life, like she is now. She hopes you enjoy the amazing story of Mary Poppins!

Jasper Nolan has been at Nolensville Knights Theatre for the past four years. He plans to study acting in the future at some currently unknown extremely prestigious and smart, school. He is known for his great wealth and variety in portrayal of characters such as Thenardier in Les Miserables and, most recently, Dennis, in The Play That Goes Wrong. He is thrilled to be playing the Bank Chairman in Mary Poppins and is excited for this whole entire show.

Marissa is thrilled to be performing her third musical with NHS theatre! Along with being assistant choreographer and featured ensemble, she choreographed all the tap numbers in the show. She is a senior, and she plans to head to college next year and pursue a BFA for musical theatre, double minoring in dance and violin as well.

Maizy Rioux has loved being involved in Mary Poppins both in the cast as well as by serving as Rehearsal Assistant. She is a senior this year and is so excited to continue her education next fall at Belmont University, where she will be majoring in Theatre Education, as she hopes to one day be able to teach theatre herself. Maizy has been performing since she was eight years old and has absolutely loved her time in the Nolensville High School theatre department. She has been in every show possible at Nolensville the past four years and currently serves as President of Nolensville’s International Thespian Society Troupe. She cannot wait for you to see this show and hopes you enjoy watching it as much as she has enjoyed being apart of it!

Vanessa has been doing theatre for 4 years and learned so much along the way. She has made many friends as well as finding a fun community to be in.

Grant is so excited to be a part of this production of Mary Poppins. He has been involved in theatre since the third grade and has developed a passion for performing for an audience. He loves getting to act in comedic roles and has enjoyed portraying the character of Robertson Aye, bringing to life his clumsiness and vibrant personality. Some of Grant’s favorite roles have been Mr Wormwood in Matilda Jr., James in James and the Giant Peach Jr., and Feuilly in Les Miserables. He would like to thank his family and friends for being so supportive of him during the rehearsal process. He is thrilled to invite you in on the wonders of Cherry Tree Lane!

Gabe Moyer is a junior who has been doing theatre since 5th grade. He has a love and passion for performing and being on stage any opportunity he gets. In Mary Poppins Gabe is playing Neleus the Statue, and is in tap and jazz ensemble! He hopes you enjoy the show!!

He couldn’t be more excited for Mary Poppins!

David Fik, a junior, has been involved in theatre and choir for the past three years. In addition to performing as the police officer and the teddy bear, David has a newfound love of animation and design in working with Anna and Will on all of the projections and lighting for the show. He has worked countless hours on designing and animating for the graphics and projections for the show and he hopes you truly experience the magic of Mary Poppins when you watch.

Sophia is a senior who has been participating in theatre since middle school. She is so excited to participate in Mary Poppins as her final show. Her love for theatre has grown so much through the high school. She cannot wait to bring this show to an audience!

Isabella is absolutely thrilled to be in this year’s spring musical. She has been involved in theater for 6 years and can’t wait perform in Mary Poppins! She has had a wonderful time dancing, singing, acting, and even trying out a German accent this show! Overall, she has so much fun participating in theater for her second year of High school and cannot wait to perform in Mary Poppins!

Will is excited to be playing such a wonderful character with a kind heart. As a freshman in the department, he has loved every moment of lighting design and acting. He is so excited for you to see the show!

Maddy is excited to be part of Mary Poppins as her last musical here at NHS. She has been doing theatre for 7 years and has made so many amazing memories. Maddy would like to give special thanks to her family and friends for always encouraging her! Next year, Maddy will be attending Butler University and studying Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences.

Kristyn is so excited to be in Mary Poppins! She is a featured tap dancer and has various ensemble roles throughout the show. she also works in a technical area as the assistant costume manager. She has been doing theater for 6 years and has performed in many productions. She is thankful for the opportunity to do theatre here at Nolensville and everyone who has helped her along the way!

Avery is a junior and is so excited to be a part of the cast of Mary Poppins as a member of the ensemble. Avery would like to thank her family for always being supportive and encouraging her to put herself out there.

Leah is very excited to be performing in Mary Poppins! It is her first time singing in a musical at Nolensville High, and she is very proud to be a part of this year’s musical.

Annaross is playing a few different roles in this show, but she is also the Head Costume Designer and Head of Costume Shop for this show! Annaross loves making costumes, because it is an awesome way to tell the story. She has been doing theatre since she was in 4th grade, and costuming for two years now. She loves experimenting with colors and silhouettes to help the audience learn more about each character. The art of costuming is very complex, and she loves learning about the intricacies of how fabrics interact with lighting, how things will feel when dancing, and even making stilt pants from scratch! She can’t wait for you to see the show, and hopes that the garments will further your understanding and love of this show!

Emma Campbell is in the featured tap ensemble in Mary Poppins! She is so, so grateful to get to do this show alongside some of her closest friends. Thank you to all of the people who made this show possible. We truly couldn’t do it without you.

Sofia is very excited to be a part of her 6th show with NHS! She feels honored to have been able to both be a part of the cast as a member of the featured tap ensemble and the crew as a hair and makeup assistant.

Maddie is so excited to be apart of Mary Poppins as a featured tapper! This is her first show at Nolensville High School. She is a senior and plans on majoring in Biology Pre-Med. She wants to thank Whitney and Maizy for encouraging her to come back to the stage one final time before graduation. She's had a fantastic time!

Phoebe is a freshman and loves theatre so much. She did theatre and show choir at MCMS and instantly had a second family. Mary Poppins has been so much fun and she hopes everyone that watches can feel that same joy!!

Daisy is very excited for Mary Poppins. They have been doing theatre for many years, and is sad to think it's their last show at Nolensville, but can't what for what's next. Daisy has had so much fun with this show, and loved getting to be a vocal assistant for it! They look forward to showing the audience the cast and crew's hard work.

Juliette has loved being a part of Mary Poppins this spring. She is currently a freshman at Nolensville High and has enjoyed working in theatre classes as well as after school theatre. She is a member of the featured jazz ensemble while also working in the costume department. She would like to thank her family, especially her mom for driving her to all her rehearsals.

Campbell Johnson is a freshmen in high school, and a member of the ensemble. She really enjoyed theater throughout middle school, and was thrilled to be in one of her favorite musicals! She loves theater because she can take a character from a stage direction or idea, and bring it to life on stage! She is very excited to perform!

Lauren Tappel is very exited to be a part of Mary Poppins this year. She is a freshman at Nolensville High and it is her fifth year in Musical Theatre. Last year, she played the role of Mrs. Beauregard in Willy Wonka. Her family encourages her to work hard at all she does and has allowed her to pursue all of her interests in the arts.

Kayla is playing ensemble in this show and is a sophomore! She loves the vocal aspect of musical theatre and is really excited for everyone to see all the hard work the cast and crew have put into this production!

Eliana Kaplan has been doing theatre her whole life, and she loves everything about it but especially acting. She's been in various camps and productions throughout her life. Eliana is so grateful she got the chance to meet new people throughout this production and she hopes everyone can "Step in Time" to Nolensville High School's production of Mary Poppins.

Sage is currently a senior at Nolensville High School. From the age of 5, she grew up to love the stage. She initially pursued dance, but gradually came to have a deeper connection towards the love for acting. Through thick and thin, she is proud to finish my high school journey with the Nolensville Theatre Department.

Claire loves theatre because she can express her self with out getting judged! Claire has experienced new aspects of theatre this year and looks forward to doing more in the future. She has seen the beauty of how many different ways we can approach theatre performance. ❤️

Hailey is a freshman and loves singing, acting, sleeping, and playing the violin. She wants to thank her family for supporting her in everything she does and wants to especially thank her parents for always being there for her. Hailey has loved being a part of Mary Poppins and has enjoyed her role in the show as ensemble.

Ava Cate is a freshman student playing the role as an ensemble cast member. Last year, she lived in Tallahassee, Florida where she was in the musical Big Fish for Florida State University School. She has also performed in Showtime, a musical review, and its holiday edition Showtime Christmas in the Country in Northeast Tennessee. Ava’s favorite part of being in Mary Poppins is getting to perform on stage with friends who love singing, dancing and acting as much as she does.

Millie is a sophomore and this is her first ever musical and she couldn't be happier. Millie has participated as ensemble and set crew and has learned so much from her peers and teachers. Watching everything come together over each rehearsal has been inspiring. Theater is truly something Millie wants to stick with for her future!

Faith Patton is a freshman at NHS. She was heavily involved at MCMT all three years, and was excited to join NHS theatre! She loves theatre because she loves to sing and dance! She also loves getting to be a different person with a different background every show.

Luke Spivey is a member of the ensemble. He enjoys theatre because of the friends you make along the way and the process of building a character until the show finally happens. He would like to thank everyone who helped make this show possible!