Myth Adventures: Five Greek Classics Cast
Joslan Carter (Calliope, Announcer)This is Joslan’s first RHS production. She loves acting, singing, and watching a show come to life. Outside of theatre, she enjoys reading, writing, drawing, playing instruments, and spending time outside. She has thoroughly enjoyed working with everyone involved to bring this show to the stage. She would like to thank her family and friends for being so wonderful and supportive throughout this journey, and she hopes you enjoy the show!
Zoë Davey (Dionysus)This is Zoë’s first RHS performance. She has performed in Rhinebeck’s Center for Performing Arts’ Romeo And Juliet as Mercutio and in Red Hook’s A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream as Nick Bottom. She enjoys writing, singing, hanging out with her friends Kam, Maddox, Jayden, and Holly, and cooking with her parents. She would like to thank her mom and dad for being there for her. Enjoy the show!
Sarah Coggeshall (Charon, Icarus, Crowd Member)This is Sarah’s fifth production for Rhinebeck High School. He has participated in all four productions available at RHS since his Freshman year; these productions include Once Upon a Mattress (2023 - ensemble), Arsenic and Old Lace (2022 - Officer O’Hara), The Addams Family (2022 - Ancestor), and Deliver Us From Mama (2021 - Leon, Subrenda Lutz, Mr. Toliver). He is very excited to be in another production, and is also auditioning for the teens on stage production of Alice by Heart. He hopes that the community will continue to support the RHS Drama Club in coming productions.
Eamon Erdman (King Minos, Narcissus)
Claire Frischknecht ( Euridice, Young Athenian, Boat Rower )This is Claire’s first RHS theater production. She has also been in the Center for Performing Arts’ A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream (Egeus, Fairy). She likes acting, reading, and playing with her cat. Claire would like to thank her family and friends for being so supportive, and all the people who made the show possible.
Annika Haile (Page #2, Nysa, Ghost 2, Crowd Member)Annika has previously acted in The Addams Family and Once Upon A Mattress at RHS in 2022 and 2023. She loves everything that goes into putting on a production, especially getting to know the people. She has been dancing for around eight years, and enjoys biking, reading, drawing, and journaling. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Trayse Kasnia-Herman (Theseus, Midas, Zeus)This will be Trayse's 4th RHS production. He's played Jesus of Nazareth twice, Lurch from The Adams Family, Detective Rooney in Arsenic and Old Lace, and King Sextimus in Once Upon A Mattress. He likes doing stuff.
Mackenzie Massarone (Daedalus, Page #1, Ghost #1, Boat Rower)This is Mackenzies 3rd production at RHS. She played in Arsenic and Old Lace (Dr. Einstein) and Once Upon a Mattress (Ensemble, Sir Luce). Unfortunately, she has not been able to act outside of school. Outside of acting, Mackenzie enjoys singing, drawing, playing video games and hanging out with her best friend Anna!
Gigi Oleszewski (Echo, Ariadne)Gigi has prior experience performing in dance, but this will be her first foray onto the stage as an actress. She joined the RHS Drama Club. She enjoys acting, singing, dancing and performing on stage. Special thanks to Lara Ganz and Dream Studio.
Anna Quatronne (Silenus, Cerberus, Ghost)This is Anna's second production. The other production Anna was in was Arsenic and Old Lace. Anna loves performing and showing off a confident side that being on stage brings out. Outside of drama Anna enjoys singing, dancing and learning new languages. Anna was in the Kids on Stage program at The Center For Performing Arts in Rhinebeck. Anna did that for at least 5 years.
Josie Rourke (Hera, Crowd Member)This will be Josie’s 5th RHS production. She is very excited for this year’s fall play because she suggested the genre of Greek Mythology to Mrs. Baer and even discovered the Myth Adventures play. Her previous roles include Savannah Honeycutt in Deliver Us from Mama (2021), Ghost Saloon Girl in The Addams Family ensemble (2022), Aunt Martha in Arsenic and Old Lace (2022), Lady H. in the ensemble of Once Upon a Mattress (2023). Other plays Josie has been in were The Lion King Junior, The Aristocats, and Alladin Junior- all in elementary school. She thoroughly enjoys acting and singing. It’s especially enjoyable when she is able to meet new people and make more friends through the dramatic arts. Josie is very proud of everyone for their commitment and dedication to this production. She’d like to thank Mrs. Baer for her hard work. Josie is also very grateful for her phenomenally supportive parents and family. And finally, she hopes you enjoy the show!!
Nina Smith (Hades)Although this show is Nina’s RHS debut, she has been in multiple other shows outside RHS. Her show credits include this year’s Finding Nemo (Pearl/Bubbles), Shrek (Gingy) and The Jungle Book (Kaa) all with the Rhinebeck CENTER. Nina loves to write, draw, listen to music, and spend time with her family, and she hopes that through the RHS Drama Club, she will be able to find new friendships and create bonds with others that have similar interests as her. Nina would like to give a huge thank you to her family and friends for all their support during her theater journey.
Elliot Vansteenburg (Orpheus, King Aegeus)This Greek play will be Elliot’s third production with RHS. He played a knight in Once Upon a Mattress and in Arsenic and Old Lace he was the old man who ran the asylum. Elliot enjoys spending time with his family and friends and speaking Spanish to his mom at 10pm when she is about to pass out. He loves all things music. He likes playing piano and baritone, singing and listening to music. Special thanks to his Mom for supporting him through everything.