Elise Bowles Elise Bowles is delighted to be playing Levora Verona in Disaster! A junior, Elise serves as an officer in Thespian Troupe #5006. Elise has been acting and performing on stage since she was nine years old. Favorite roles have included Rona Lisa Peretti (Putnam) and Veruca Salt (Willy Wonka). Recently, she was seen in the Kansas Thespian All State performance of Bring it On! Other credits include Show Boat at Musical Theatre Heritage, The King and I at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre, and Big River at MTKC. She’d like to thank her mom for her endless support.

Jimmy Coffman Jimmy Coffman is a Sophomore at Olathe South high school. He’s very involved in choir as well as theatre and is an Olathe South Thespian Officer. In his free time, Jimmy likes to watch football, play video games, and go out with his friends.

Haley Cogbill Haley Cogbill is a senior at Olathe South. She has been in seven productions at South. Her favorite role has been Left Stage Gargoyle in Beauty and the Beast. Haley is also Co-Chair of Troupe #5006. She enjoys spending time with her dog, watching Disney movies, and listening to Broadway shows. She would like to thank Mr. Hastings and her best friend Anna for being her role models and inspiring her to love the art in herself and not herself in the art.

Abigail Dearing Abigail Dearing is a junior at Olathe South. This is her fourth show. She played Olive Ostrovsky in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, she was an ensemble member in Beauty and the Beast and the backstage manager for Almost, Maine. She is a member of Thespian Troupe #5006, a member of the National Honors Society, Southside and the Vice President of the Choir Leadership Team. She is excited to show her improvement as an actress, singer, and now tap dancer during the show. She is thrilled to be a part of this amazing musical and its cast.

Rowan Farha Rowan Farha, who plays the roles of Ben and Lisa, is a sophomore who is very excited to be performing in her fourth show at Olathe South. She was a chorus member of This is a Test, ensemble in Beauty and the Beast, and portrayed the role of Marcy Park in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. She is thankful for her family, who has always supported her, and for the loving family she found in the theatre community.

Nick Haight Nick is very enthusiastic about technical theatre, and particularly excited about lighting. He hopes to go to college to get a degree in theatre and theatre lighting. Nick is an Eagle Scout and plays baritone in the Olathe South Band. He would like to thank his family, and Mr. Hastings for giving him the opportunity to participate in theatre.

Anna Hastings Anna Hastings is thrilled to be a part of Disaster! Anna is a senior at Olathe South High School where she is a Thespian Officer and a member of the Southside Singers. She also serves as the chair for the Kansas State Thespian Officers and the International Thespian Officers. Outside of school, Anna dances at Miller Marley.

Ava Jackson Ava Jackson is a freshman at Olathe South High School. She is an officer on the Freshman Golden Girls team and is also on the competitive dance team at Premier Dance. Ava enjoys dancing, watching movies, listening to music and hanging out with her friends and family. Ava is excited to participate in all the theatre activities at Olathe South.

Zach Janner Zach Janner is a freshman at Olathe South. This is his first production at South, and he is also a part of the Misto Coro freshman choir. He enjoys playing basketball and watching all types of sports. He wants to especially thank Ms. Peterson and Mr. Hastings for preparing him for his first show. He also wants to thank Carter Stelting for helping him to get to know everyone and get with the groove with Olathe South Theatre.

Raleigh Jonas Raleigh Jonas is a sophomore and a Thespian. He is pursuing a professional career in musical theatre. Raleigh is active in the BSA, singing, dancing, and acting classes. He is happy to be a part of the cast of Disaster! and would like to thank all that are involved with the production and all who supported him during this process.

Scott Letourneau Scott Letourneau has been in shows at Olathe South since his freshman year. He is also a reoccurring actor for Inspired Purpose. Scott is really excited to be the Chef in Disaster! Strangely enough, this is his second French character in a show this year.

Olivia Massey Olivia is a senior at Olathe South High School and participates in marching band, jazz band, and concert band. She plans to go to college and major in jazz studies after high school.

Jack McCurdy Jack McCurdy is a sophomore at Olathe South High School, and this is his second year doing theatre. He enjoys choir and watching football. He goes to every varsity football game. Jack also enjoys cold weather, which people think is weird, but he loves snow and thunderstorms.

Molly McBride Molly McBride is a sophomore at Olathe South High School. She has been involved in dance at Miller Marley and has been dancing her whole life. She has been in Beauty and The Beast and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Olathe South, and has done community theatre around the metro. She would like to thank her family and friends who support her and her theatre career. She is excited to be in another show at South and is ecstatic to continue to show her love for performing.

Tony Monteleone Tony is a Senior and a thespian. He works both on the stage, and behind the scenes of many Olathe South shows, running sound and lights, or building sets. Outside of school, he has worked building sets for The Theater in the Park. Tony would like to dedicate this performance to his brother, Angelo.

Jordann Michael Jordann Michael is a junior at Olathe South. This is her first production with Olathe South Theatre, and she is so excited to be a part of Disaster! Outside of school, she is on her Youth Group’s Worship Team. Jordann would like to thank her friends and family for their support throughout this experience.

Amber Nugent Amber is a junior this year at Olathe South. She has performed in nine shows at TTIP. Amber trains at Miller Marley in dance and is a current member of Entertainers and Youth Ballet company. She is very excited to be a part of Disaster! Enjoy the show!

Max Pardo Max is a junior and is very excited to perform in Disaster! He has been a part of six productions at Olathe South, including The Addams Family and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Most recently, he played Hortensio in Leawood Stage Company’s Kiss me Kate. Max is also a member of the Southside Singers, is the secretary for Choir Leadership Team, and performs in a barbershop group. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, hanging out with friends, and skiing.

Matthew Rice Matthew plays the part of the Wealthy Husband in Disaster! He is a sophomore at Olathe South, and when he is not doing theatre, he does things for his Boy Scout Troop (Troop 255), his church (Hillcrest Christian Church), and plays video games. Matthew sometimes heads to local Smash Brothers Ultimate tournaments and hopes to pursue it one day. Last year was the first time Matthew did anything theatre related, when he got a part in Clue: On Stage. Ever since then, he’s been trying to do as many theatre related things as possible. He hopes you enjoy Disaster!

Lindsey Robben Lindsey “LJ” Robben is a sophomore at Olathe South. She’s involved in Choir Leadership Team and Thespians. Last year, she played Pamela/Anabella/Margaret in 39 Steps, Assistant Stage Manager in Beauty and the Beast, and Backstage Manager in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. This is her first show as Stage Manager, and she’s so happy to be a part of this amazing show. She also hopes to be a part of South’s later shows. When she’s not doing theatre, Lindsey rides horses and is involved with her church. Enjoy the show, everybody, because it will be hot stuff!

Mason Romero Mason is a junior at Olathe South and is in Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Wind Ensemble. This is his third year being in the Pit for an Olathe South Production. He is also President of United Sound and a member of the Tri-M Music Honor Society.

Devon Schmidt Devon Schmidt is a Freshman at Olathe South. This is their first production at Olathe South, although they have been in several in middle school including: High School Musical Jr., and School House Rock. They love watching horror movies, listening to music, and ice skating. Devon started to be in theatre productions in 7th grade, Devon's love of theatre is from Ms. Hastings, and their friends.

Alana Shields Alana is a sophomore and she is very excited to be a part of Disaster! this fall. Previously at Olathe South she has performed in Beauty and the Beast and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and was a part of the Starlight Stars program at Starlight Theatre this summer. Alana is also a part of choir and Choir Leadership Team, and she dances at Gaby Lucas House of Dance.

Aidan Silva A newcomer to Olathe South Theatre, Aidan Silva is debuting at Olathe South in the Ensemble for Disaster! He likes to sing any chance he gets and loves to have a good time.

Loren Spellman Loren Spellman never can say goodbye to Disaster! Her favorite previous roles include; Roo in The House at Pooh Corner and Hope in Almost Maine. She would like to thank her family, friends and her dog, Finnegan.

Carter Stelting Carter Stelting (Chad) is thrilled to be in his fourth show at Olathe South. This summer he had the privilege to perform in The Wizard of Oz with Starlight Theatre and Kiss Me Kate (Gremio) with Leawood Stage Company. As a sophomore, he enjoys singing with OSHS Southside Singers and Chorale. Carter loves training with organizations like Starlight Theatre, Miller Marley, and The Culture House. In his spare time, he plays piano, wakeboards and practices back flips. Carter gives all the glory to God!

Maya Snyder Maya Snyder is a sophomore, and this is her first show at Olathe South. Previously, she played Rayna in Rhythm City Jr., was the Costume Crew head for Into the Woods Jr., and was in the ensemble of Honk Jr. She is excited to participate in theatre throughout her high school career. She would also like to thank her family for their constant support as she pursues her dreams.

Julianna Thomas Julianna is a sophomore at Olathe South and enjoys being a part of the Olathe South Theatre department. Other than theatre, Julianna also enjoys participating in dance.

Sarah Tolman Sarah is a senior at Olathe South and has been a part of six shows at Olathe South. She is thrilled to be business crew and house manager for Disaster! Sarah is also a Thespian Officer for Olathe South Theatre. Outside of theatre, she enjoys playing piano and being a part of DECA.

Dylan Yerkes Dylan Yerkes is a senior this year, and Jake in Disaster! is his theatrical debut. He has completed Acting I and II as well as Technical Theatre I and II. Dylan has been active in Choir all four years; Chorale and Southside Singers choirs this year. He has performed in many vocal ensembles. This year Dylan is enrolled in the Auto Collision program at Olathe Advanced Technical Center. His other activities include: 4-H, church, writing songs and performing magic. Dylan is excited for the opportunity to perform in this disaster musical.