KaleaAcosta Aquata/Princess
Kalea is a sophomore at Presentation High School, and she is so excited to be performing in her third show at Pres and her tenth show overall. You may have last seen her in The Addams Family (Wednesday) or working backstage as a part of costume crew for Julius Caesar. Outside of theatre, Kalea enjoys dancing with Presentation High School’s Dance Company, performing with ITS (International Thespian Society), and hanging out with her friends. She hopes you enjoy the show!
LorraineAdams Windward/Wave
Lorraine is a senior, and she is very excited to be in this production of The Little Mermaid. Some of her favorite roles at Presentation include Peter Pan in Shrek the Musical, Monsters in She Kills Monsters, and Ensemble in Legally Blonde. When she’s not in rehearsal, she enjoys being with her friends, drawing, and writing. She hopes you enjoy the show!
MicaelaAkers Leeward/Wave
Micaela is a sophomore at Presentation and is happy as a clam to be a part of this incredible show. This is her second show at Presentation, having previously performed in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, as well as several shows outside of Pres. Besides theater, Micaela enjoys spending time with family and friends, swimming, art, and talking about herself in the third person. Micaela would like to thank her parents for always supporting her, and the entire cast and crew for their incredible work. Enjoy the show!
HadleyBarwegen Sailor/Maid/Creature
Hadley is so excited to be in her first production at Presentation. She has been in shows ranging from Godspell (Jeffery) to Wizard of Oz (The Tin Man). Hadley wants to thank the wonderful cast and crew that have made this show possible and wants to dedicate these performances to her friends and family. She hopes you have a wonderful time under the sea and enjoy the show.
AlexBoesenberg Pilot/Maid/Creature
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IzzyBoesenberg Pilot/Maid/Creature
Izzy Boesenberg is a sophomore at Presentation and is very excited to be in her second Pres show. You may have seen her in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella (Presentation), Rock of Ages (CMT), or Beetlejuice (WVYT). She would like to thank Ms. Brady, her family, and the cast & crew of The Little Mermaid for making this show possible.
CamilleChien Sailor/Maid/Creature
Camille is absolutely ecstatic, exceedingly jovial, and eternally grateful to play Chef Louis in this fall's production. You may also see her as a sailor and a creature! After a few student-led shows last year, she was inspired to participate in The Little Mermaid---her very first musical production at Pres. Outside of romping and prancing around, this suffering sophomore indulges in speech and debate and is a DJ (feel free to talk to the chef afterwards to see what she's cooking on that set. Camille would like to thank her family and Ms. Belloni (Kama) for encouraging her to pursue theatre, as well as the whole cast and crew for being incredibly welcoming and kind.
RoxyEngland Wave/Soul/Creature
Roxy is in ninth grade. She enjoys anything musical theater and loves to watch Hamilton with her friends. Aside from theater, she enjoys writing, reading, and spending time with her sister. Roxy is excited to be on stage for a performance of TheLittleMermaid as her very first Pres show!
SophieHawkins Ariel (Ashman Cast)
Sophie is a junior and is very excited to be participating in her first show at Presentation and 31st over all! Some of her favorite past shows include Hadestown (Eurydice) at RJJT, Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins), Tuck Everlasting (Miles Tuck) at PYT, TheSoundofMusic (Maria) at CMTSJ, and The SpongeBob Musical (SpongeBob) at RJJT. Outside of theater, Sophie loves listening to music and hanging out with her friends.
AlinaJade Scuttle
Alina is a senior at Presentation High School and is thrilled to be playing the role of Scuttle in this production of The Little Mermaid! She has done over 30 shows at both Pres and at CMTSJ. Some of her favorite past productions and roles include RENT as Mrs. Cohen/Coat Vendor (CMTSJ), Hunchback of Notre Dame as Ensemble (CMTSJ), Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella as Lord Pinkleton (Pres), and Shrek the Musical as Pinocchio (Pres)! She has had so much fun working with friends throughout the rehearsal process and hopes you enjoy this awk-solutely fantabulous show!
LucyKramer Flounder
Lucy is thrilled to be in her first high school production here at Presentation! She loves theatre and has been a part of many shows in middle school through Starting Arts including Descendants the Musical (Evie) and Alice in Wonderland Jr. (the Caterpillar). Outside of theater, she loves to bake and hang out with her friends. She hopes you enjoy this journey under the sea!
here at Presentation! She loves theatre and has been a part of many shows in middle school through Starting Arts including Descendants the Musical (Evie) and Alice in Wonderland Jr. (the Caterpillar). Outside of theater, she loves to bake and hang out with her friends. She hopes you enjoy this journey under the sea!
JonathanKranz Eric (Menken Cast)
Jonathan is a sophomore at Oakwood High School in Morgan Hill and this is his 14th time on stage. He is grateful for the opportunity to perform in his first show at Presentation and has enjoyed working with the cast and crew. When not on stage, he can be found playing volleyball, on a bike ride, or a hike with his family and friends. He hopes you enjoy the show.
AlaynaLatif Grimsby
This is Alayna’s sixth show at Presentation High School. She is very honored to bring the character of Grimsby to life. She wants to thank her friends and family for always supporting her. She "shore" is excited to be a part of The LittleMermaid!
ClaireLundgaard
Sebastian
Claire is thrilled to be making her freshman debut at Presentation as Sebastian! A passionate actress, this is her 15th show overall, primarily performing with Starting Arts/DT2, in school productions, and summer shows. Some favorite past performances include 13 Jr. (Archie), Shrek the Musical Jr. (Pied Piper/Peter Pan), The Music Man (Salesman #1), and Newsies Jr. (Race). Outside of theatre, Claire enjoys reading fantasy novels, crocheting, and volunteering in the community with NCL and Girl Scouts. Thank you to the entire Presentation theatre community for this amazing opportunity and warm welcome!
JuliaLuu Arista/Princess
Julia is a junior and is excited to be a part of this year’s first production! This is her very first time being a part of Pres Theater, playing the role of Arista/Princess. Outside of performing, she loves art and spending time with her friends. Julia would like to thank her friends for encouraging her to be involved in theater and Presentation Theater for this opportunity!
EllaMagbitang
Soul/Gull/Chef/Creature/Wave
Ella is a sophomore and is so excited to be performing in her favorite childhood show. This is her 14th show in total, and she was most recently seen in CMTSJ’s Disney's Frozen (Courtier). This year Ella is also involved in DreamTeam with Starting Arts, and the Filipino Student Union as an officer here at Pres. When not in rehearsals she loves to tap, play guitar, and spend time with her family and friends. She is so grateful for the directors, cast and crew, and hopes you enjoy the show!
GraceMartin Jetsam/Gull/Chef
Grace Martin is a sophomore and is thrilled to be a part of her third production at Presentation. TheLittleMermaid will be her 21st theatrical production. Outside of theatre, she enjoys playing Minecraft and hanging out with friends. She would like to thank her parents, friends, and her vocal coach.
KristelleT.Mateu Adella/Princess
Kristelle is a sophomore and is very excited to be a part of the fall production. She was Sound Assistant for Julius Caesar last year, so this is her debut on stage! She has also been a member of "Bella Voce" for two years. Aside from performing, Kristelle also loves to draw, animate, and watch Treasure Planet (2002). She wants to thank God, her family, and her friends for this opportunity and hopes you enjoy!
SebastianPaigen King Triton
Sebastian is a sophomore at Branham High School and could barely wait all summer to start theater again. You might recognize him from his roles in previous Presentation shows, such as Fester in The Addams Family, and Sebastian, the evil advisor to the prince, in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella. Sebastian would like to thank the directors and his parents for supporting him in this journey.
AlexaPokorny Andrina/Princess
Alexa is a sophomore at Pres and is so excited to be a part of this amazing production of The Little Mermaid. She has been doing theater with SBCMT (South Bay Children's Musical Theatre) for nine years and has also performed with Starting Arts. Some of her favorite roles at at Presentation include Wednesday U/S in The Addams Family and Calphurnia in Julius Caesar. If she’s not at rehearsal, you can find her hanging out with her friends, leading the improv team, "Spontaneous Combustion", or sleeping. She wants to thank her family and friends for supporting her in every way possible. She can’t wait for you to fall head-over-tails in love with the show!
AshtonRusse-Hill Wave/Soul/Creature
Ashton is a freshman and is thrilled to be diving into her first show at Pres with The Little Mermaid! She’s been performing since the 5th grade, and some of her favorites from the last year include Hadestown (Worker/Chorus/Welder), Into the Woods (Lucinda), and The Little Mermaid (Scuttle)! Other than performing, Ashton enjoys listening to music, reading, drawing, and singing. Ashton is so excited to take you under the sea and hopes you enjoy being part of this world as much as she has!
NyxSmith Attina/Princess
Nyx is a sophomore at Presentation High School and is very excited for you to see them as both a mersister and a human princess in this production. They have been in two other Presentation productions: Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella and Julius Caesar. They were also in The SpongeBob Musical outside of Presentation. They hope you enjoy the show!
AverySwanson Flotsam/Gull/Chef
Avery is a junior at Presentation, and she is thrilled to be a part of this production of The Little Mermaid! Previously, Avery has performed in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Ensemble) and The Addams Family (Ancestor). She would like to thank her mother and grandmother for encouraging her to pursue the arts, as it has truly enhanced her high school experience. Now, Avery hopes that you can dive right into The Little Mermaid and enjoy this fin-tastic show!
SienaTuttle Sailor/Maid/Creature
Siena is a freshman at Presentation, and is so excited for you all to see the show. This is her first high school performance, and she can't wait to experience it. Some of her previous productions include Into the Woods (Witch), AMidsummerNight'sDream (Titania), and You'reaGood Man Charlie Brown (Schroeder). She would like to dedicate this performance to her younger brother, and her best friend, Alyssa, who always lets her ramble on about theatre.
