THE FANTASTICKS
CAST AND CREW
CAST AND CREW
Amritha Anupindi-Painting Crewhead-11th Grade
Amritha Anupindi is excited to be working on her third musical and ninth show with the Huron Players! It is her first time being the painting crewhead and her second time playing in the pit orchestra. Amritha loves to play the clarinet and likes being in the pit orchestra because it combines theater and music, two of her favorite things. Amritha has worked on the technical aspects of almost every show she has done with the Huron Players. She was extremely proud of the success of the fall show, Macbeth, and is hoping that the response for The Fantasticks will be as good, if not better. Amritha usually spends most of her free time doing homework, enjoying music, or reading, when she’s not at Huron Players. She likes to think of the members of Huron Players as a kind of family, and always loves spending time with them.
Lucy Brabbs-Assistant Stage Manager-11th Grade
Lucy is delighted to have The Fantasticks be the tenth show she's involved in. She has had many amazing experiences working backstage doing makeup and props, and also playing many exciting characters on stage. When not at rehearsal, Lucy can be found playing trumpet in Huron's jazz and symphony bands. She is so excited to be a part of the wonderful crew for The Fantasticks and can't wait to see audiences adore the talented cast members as they perform the fun and whimsical show.
Claire Brinley-Set Construction Crewhead- 11th Grade
Claire is very excited to be working on her 10th show with the Huron Players. Claire is currently in her junior year at Huron. With all its challenges, Claire is even more grateful for the supportive community she finds at HP. She's inspired every day by the hard work and dedication of each member to the club. Claire is currently working as the head of set construction for The Fantasticks. While she's always been a fan of power tools, she's eager to acquire new carpentry skills and be a part of the set's creation from start to finish. She's honored to be joining the other wonderful Huron musicians as a flute player in the pit. This is her first, and quite possibly last chance to accompany a musical theater production, and she's very grateful for the opportunity. She knows this show is going to kick butt, and she can't wait for opening night!
Allison Calder-Mute-11th Grade
This is Allison's first show with Huron Players and she is so excited to be part of it. When she is not at rehearsal, she can most likely be found in a dance studio. She finds that reading is one of the best ways to entertain yourself and almost always has a book with her. Allison hopes to continue to be a part of Huron Players in the future.
Caroline Cerilli-Costumes Crewhead- 11th Grade
Caroline joined Huron Players last fall and also participated in Titus Andronicus, Macbeth, Guys and Dolls, and Drop Dead. Her favorite projects for HP include making tear away dresses for Guys and Dolls and making boxers with Kelsey for Drop Dead. In her free time, Caroline likes reading, sewing, and playing with her pets, Buoy and Ted.
Miguel Cisneros-House Manager-11th Grade
Miguel joined Huron Players in the winter of 2015 for “Guys and Dolls.” Since then he can’t get away from the fun Huron Players brings. Miguel acted in “Guys and Dolls” and “Finale! 2016,” but he loves to help out with set construction the most. Now, apart from being the Technical Coordinator, he loves to be one of the Crewheads for House Management. Miguel enjoys a wide range of activities outside of Huron Players. He is in 2 of Huron’s choirs, is a member of Ethics Bowl, and loves learning and debating all things philosophical, ultimate frisbee, wrestling, and climbing trees. Miguel is also employed under AAPS as a theater assistant, where he does lights, sound, and anything else technical for any event in either of Huron’s theaters.
Mary Collins-Asstitant Stage Manager-11th Grade
Mary is excited to be assistant stage manager for The Fantasticks! She has loved working alongside such a talented cast and crew throughout the whole process of putting the show together. This is Mary's seventh show with the Huron Players. She enjoys both tech work and acting and the unique experiences each show brings! Outside of Huron Players she likes to play guitar, write fiction and songs, and hang out with her pets (and friends). In between studying and rehearsing, Mary can frequently be found planning future camping trips, writing out inspirational quotes, and forgetting to return library books.
Rebecca Galler-Hecate and Poster Design-12th Grade
This is will be Rebecca's 13th show with Huron Players. Some of her past favorite shows she has done have been Rumors(Cookie Cusack), You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown(Linus), The Sound of Music(Briggitta Von Trapp), and The Uninvited(Painting Crewhead). She has served on board as the Thespian Clerk and currently Fundraising. Outside of the theater, Rebecca enjoys drawing, designing interior spaces, and singing. Her latest adventure was giving a TED talk called AdoptEd where she discussed her experiences growing up with the identification of being adopted and how media and other sources have contributed to stereotypes on adoption and how those effect the life of someone who is adopted. She furthermore hopes to continue educating people about adoption and eliminate stereotypes that have affected her and many other people who are adopted. She hopes everyone enjoys The Fantasticks!
Katia Kukucka-Pit Orchestra (Flute) and Poster Design-12th Grade
Katia is thrilled to be doing her sixth (exact number uncertain) show with the Huron Players. Whether she's playing a villain in Titus Andronicus, crewheading painting for Guys and Dolls, or playing a villain again in Macbeth, she's always loved being part of the group. However, the pit orchestra has always held a special place in her heart, as that's where she started with her first show, You're A Good Man Charlie Brown; as such, it is only fitting that that is where she completes her final show, with the amazing Fantasticks orchestra. When she's not at HP, she enjoys painting or anything graphic design-related, boxing, napping, and also captains Huron's Varsity Tennis team. Post-graduation, Katia is excited to say that she plans to attend the University of Chicago to learn how to be successful and make money (major undecided). She strongly feels that the world is ready for a female Al Capone.
Kayla Kendall- Assistant Makeup Crewhead- 12th Grade
Kayla Kendall is excited to be co-makeup crewhead in the Huron Players production of The Fantasticks. Before Kayla joined Huron Players she was a munchkin in Wizard of Oz, a townsperson in The Music Man, A chorus member for Fiddler on the Roof, and played the role of a child in the University of Michigan's production of Dead Man Walking. She has been involved in Huron Players by being in the running crew for Titus Andronicus, on stage in the chorus as well as a Hot Box Girl in Guys and Dolls, was the make-up crewhead for “Drop Dead”, and acted and sang in 2016 Finale. Outside of theater, Kayla enjoys writing songs, playing piano, guitar, ukulele, and singing in A Capella Choir.
Cassidy "Holli" Konrad-Props Crewhead-11th Grade
Cassidy is the Props Crewhead for The Fantasticks. After moving a year ago to Huron from Toledo, Ohio, she found her community within Huron Players as did backstage work. She has done tech work for Titus Andronicus and been on running crew for both Guys and Dolls and Drop Dead!. Later in the year she considered acting, and played a role in one of the sketches in Finale! 2016. In her free time she enjoys creating digital art, gaming, playing trumpet, Skyping, and singing terribly with her friends. Holli looks forward to working hard with Huron Players this year and throwing together the best performances possible!
Hanna Maciaszek-Blood Crewhead-11th Grade
Hanna has been doing theatre for almost five years now and has been involved in every Huron Players production since the beginning of her Freshman year such as acting in A Mid-Summer Nights Dream, The Uninvited, and Finale 2015, and Crewheading for Titus Andronicus,Guys and Dolls, and Drop Dead. Her favorite part of Huron Players thus far has been working with blood for Titus and Drop Dead, along with making wonderful new friends. Apart from being in Huron players Hanna loves reading, writing stories, and being around her family, her real one and her HP one, she is very grateful to be a part of Huron Players and experience every aspect of working on a show.
Hanna has been doing theatre for almost five years now and has been involved in every Huron Players production since the beginning of her Freshman year such as acting in A Mid-Summer Nights Dream, The Uninvited, and Finale 2015, and Crewheading for Titus Andronicus,Guys and Dolls, and Drop Dead. Her favorite part of Huron Players thus far has been working with blood for Titus and Drop Dead, along with making wonderful new friends. Apart from being in Huron players Hanna loves reading, writing stories, and being around her family, her real one and her HP one, she is very grateful to be a part of Huron Players and experience every aspect of working on a show.
Emily Mattson-House Manager-11th Grade
This is Emily’s fourth show with Huron Players, and she loves being one of the House Management Crewheads. She has loved working on past shows and hopes that she can continue Huron Players in the future. Outside of Huron Players, Emily enjoys playing soccer, playing flute in the Symphony Band, marching with the Color Guard, and participating in Ethics Bowl and Green Team. She also loves Haribo sour gummy bears and making sarcastic comments.
Olivia O'Neill-Stage Manager-12th Grade
Liv is excited to be working on her third Huron Players production. A Huron senior, Liv has thoroughly enjoyed her first year of Huron Players and encourages all potential actors to join. Liv hopes to further pursue and study theatre at college and is holding out for several a spot in several prestigious fine arts universities. Liv wants to thank everyone she has met this year for welcoming her, and wants them all to know how much he loves and appreciates them.
Liv is excited to be working on her third Huron Players production. A Huron senior, Liv has thoroughly enjoyed her first year of Huron Players and encourages all potential actors to join. Liv hopes to further pursue and study theatre at college and is holding out for several a spot in several prestigious fine arts universities. Liv wants to thank everyone she has met this year for welcoming her, and wants them all to know how much he loves and appreciates them.
Elicia Rong-Techie-11th Grade
Elicia is excited to be working on this show. She is a junior this year and this is her second show. She helped with videography, photography and set construction for the last show Macbeth. Elicia loves to do swimming with her teammates. Since swimming season ended now, she is thrilled to have more free time.
Mitchell Salley-El Gallo-12th Grade
Mitchell was very excited to join Huron Players in 2015, making his acting debut in “Finale 2015,” later returning for the Huron Players' productions of “Titus Andronicus,” “Guys and Dolls,” “Drop Dead!” and “Finale 2016.” This year, Mitchell performed as Macbeth within William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” and will be playing El Gallo within “The Fantasticks.” Mitch joined Huron Players after he earned a Varsity letter in Crew, and last spring he reached the rank of Eagle Scout through the Boy Scouts. Mitch’s future plans include film direction, and he has a passion for Shakespeare, singing, writing and public speaking.
Hannah Schweitzer-Luisa-12th Grade
Hannah has loved being a part of the Huron Players team since her freshman year and very excited to be the Huron Players President! She had a blast playing Elsa in The Sound of Music, Claire in Rumors, Titania in Midsummer Night’s Dream, Lucy in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown and Miss. Adelaide in Guys and Dolls. Most recently she wrote and directed a one-act play entitled The First Annual Pet Spelling Bee for Finale! 2016. When she is not being a complete theater nerd, Hannah is working as the co-president for Huron’s National Honor Society and as the president of Huron’s A Cappella Choir. In her free time, Hannah enjoys telemark skiing, driving through Starbucks and memorizing quotes from Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy . Next year, Hannah will be attending Boston University to study Film/Television.
