School of Rock - The Musical at Carlisle Theatre

Max Balog returns to the stage for their fourth show at the Carlisle. they’ve previously had roles in a steampunk Christmas Carol, #IWillBeYourVoice, Matilda, and the Crucible. They’ve served a stage crew for Rocky horror, and the vagina monologues. When they are not doing musicals, they can be found flying in the air or hanging upside down on the trap. He is at their aerial acrobatics class.

Adeline Colton is excited to be a part of the School of Rock production and for her first experience with the Carlisle Theatre! She has a passion for all things musical and is very active in the music program at Wilson Middle School. She plays the cello in the sixth grade orchestra, sings in both the sixth grade choir and honors choir, and was part of the ensemble for Beauty and the Beast JR.

Debra Cornelius (Teacher Ensemble) is pleased to appear in her ninth production with Players on High. Her mainstage appearances include Mrs. Dubose in “To Kill A Mockingbird,” Grand Duchess Olga Katrina in “You Can’t Take It With You,” Dame Van Winkle in “Sleepy Hollow,” and Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet in “Harvey.”

Cameryn Olivia Deibler (Katie) is thrilled to be making her debut at the Carlisle Theatre! Favorite credits include: School of Rock (Katie, The Media Theatre), Tuck Everlasting (Winnie Foster, The Media Theatre), Joseph . . . Dreamcoat (Children’s Choir, Fulton Theatre), Gypsy (Baby Louise, Gretna Theatre), Mary Poppins (Jane Banks, Branson Regional Arts Council), The Lightning Thief (Clarisse, The Media Theatre), and Matilda (Matilda, DreamWrights and Hortensia, Gretna Theatre). She has performed with Cobalt Dance Company and trained in aerial arts. Thanks to Ashley and everyone at the Carlisle Theatre for this opportunity, and Jen, Will, Ben, and Lea for their support and guidance. @camerynolivia1

Caroline Edwards (9) is excited to be in the Rock Kids ensemble. This is her 8th production with Players on High. She is very active in the theatre community and has done various other shows with Chambersburg Community Theatre, Authentic Community Theatre, Gettysburg Community Theatre, and Gamut Theatre. While theatre is her first love, she also enjoys playing piano, saxophone, singing. Caroline hopes to one day be a director and a fantasy author. She would like to thank her friends and Family for all their support.

Ali Fazal (Marcy) is a rising 6th grader and is so excited to be back at Carlisle Theatre for School of Rock. She was previously in Steampunk Christmas Carol as Belinda Cratchit and participates in the summer camps. She is really into acting and would love to be a movie actress when she grows up. She also wants to write her own plays, which she is currently doing with her friends from school. In her free time, she enjoys crafting, hanging out with friends and family, and watching movies with her family. Ali loves acting, singing, and dancing and she also hopes to be on Broadway one day. She hopes the entire cast and crew have fun and the crowd enjoys the show. Break a leg everyone!

Asher Ferguson (Billy) is a rising sophomore at Cumberland Valley High School and is thrilled to be returning to the Carlisle Theatre stage! His past performances include Lord Farquaad in Shrek the Musical Jr. & Bruce in Matilda Jr. at Eagle View Middle School; Kurt Von Trapp in The Sound of Music, Jeremy Jacob in both How I Became a Pirate and Jingle Arrgh the Way and Winthrop Paroo in The Music Man at Allenberry Playhouse; Dill in To Kill a Mockingbird at Carlisle Theatre; Amos of Kansas in ’Twas the Night Before Christmas at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg, and most recently as Baby Bear in Shrek the Musical at Cumberland Valley High School. Asher would like to thank his family—especially his amazing parents—for their constant love and support, and he’s incredibly grateful to the directors who have helped him grow and gain confidence on stage. He hopes everyone enjoys the show!

Anna Forrester has a passion for theater and is excited to be performing in her 4th production with Players on High! You may recognize Anna from her roles in A Steampunk Christmas Carol as The Ghost of Christmas Past, Spirit Mover, or Belinda Cratchit, or from Willy Wonka Jr. as Matilda and one of the animated Oompa Loompas. In addition to performing in every school musical available to her, Anna loves to perform in the water and is a member of the Cumberland Valley Synchronized Swimming Show Team, the CV Spiralettes. When Anna is not performing, she is playing volleyball for the Carlisle Middle School 7th grade team, reading, singing, or spending time with her dog Snoopy.

Anthony J. Geraci is thrilled to once more be onstage at the Carlisle Theater! You may recognize him as the Resident DM during Carlisle's Live D&D Events or from his various other appearances on this stage (The Emperor's New Clothes, Urinetown). He is happy to be sharing the stage for the first time with his wife AND son, who both make his every day that much better. Rock on!

Leo Geraci is a part of his first theatre production ever! He enjoys writing comics, talking about the Marvel Universe and being a big helper everywhere he goes.

Mary Geraci is excited to make her debut with Players on High at the Carlisle Theatre. Added bonus: with her family by her side! Previous roles include Jessie in 'NIGHT MOTHER at LTM, Dominique in LUCKY STIFF at SSC and Poppy in NOISESOFF at Belmont Theatre.

Mackenzie is so excited to make her debut at the Carlisle Theater! She loves to sing and has had roles in Aladdin, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Mary Poppins, Matilda, Emma JV, and We Will Rock You. She just completed her 7th grade year at school, where she is on student council and the track team. Mackenzie has dabbled in several sports, takes voice lessons, and babysits. She’s an animal lover and enjoys time with her friends and family!

Michael Griesemer has been performing at the Carlisle Theatre since 2015’s Schoolhouse Rock Live. His last performance was 2024’s Emperor’s New Clothes. Michael can also be found singing for the band Deep Space 90s, based out of Lancaster, and playing bass for Hall Pass Hero (No Vacancy) in Carlisle. Outside of the theatre, he works for the state as a plant inspector. Michael lives locally with his amazing wife Megan, adorable daughter Juniper, and pup Reese. Hall Pass Hero consists of Eduardo Rodriguez, Nick Chilenski, Thomas Pistilli, and Michael Griesemer; with special guests Matt Hinton, Anthony Geraci, and Andy O’Brien.

Kimberly Hess is performing in the Parent ensemble as Mr/Mrs. Hamilton, she is also assistant directing the ensemble and costuming the show. This is her 7th production with Players on High, most recently she co-directed Sylvia. She attended Kutztown University where she earned a B.A. in Theatre. She has had the pleasure of working for Disney, and MLB’s entertainment departments. Currently, she enjoys performing in the occasional show with her daughter Caroline and doing Makeup design and Costume design for various theatres in the area. Kimberly would like to thank all her family and friends for their support.

Meadow Holsinger, age 11, has been performing at Carlisle Theater for two years. Her favorite role was as an Octopus Tentacle in Rainbow Fish in 2024. When she in not at the theater, she enjoys making art, attending classes at Carlisle Kung Fu, and volunteering with Girl Scouts.

Xander Holsinger has been acting for two years now. He played Grandpa Joe in Willy Wonka and Turkey Boy in A Steampunk Christmas Carol in 2024. He also appeared in Seussical Junior, A Steampunk Christmas Carol in 2025, and To Kill A Mockingbird. When Xander isn’t acting, he likes going to Gather Your Party, listening to early 2000’s rock and punk, attending class at Carlisle Kung Fu, and camping with Boy Scout Troop 180.

Tanner is a student at Big Spring High School. This is Tanner’s 15th show, and some of his favorite roles include: Colin (The Secret Garden), The Sour Kangaroo (Seussical Jr.), Rudoplo/Escapologist (Matilda), and Prince Eric (The Little Mermaid). He would like to thank his family, friends, and vocal teacher for helping him get this far. He hopes you all enjoy this amazing production!

SARAH ANNE HUGHES (Rosalie Mullins) is thrilled to be back at Carlisle Theatre after previously appearing as Lily in The Secret Garden. Other roles include Mabel in The Pirates of Penzance (Gamut Theatre), Josephine in H.M.S. Pinafore (Gamut Theatre), and Clara in Passion (Ephrata Performing Arts Center). She will appear this August as Beggar Woman in Sweeney Todd (Legacy Theatre). She thanks Ashley and the entire cast and crew for sharing their talents.

Audrie is so delighted to make her debut at Carlisle Theatre. She is a rising 7th grader at Eagle View Middle School. Audrie has a great passion for musicals and theatre. She enjoys singing, acting and dancing. Some of her favorite credits include OLIVER (Oliver, Pollock Center), ANASTASIA (Young Anastasia & Alexei, Allenberry Playhouse), THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Marta, Allenberry Playhouse), SEUSSICAL (Cindy Lou Who, Theatre Harrisburg), WILLY WONKA JR (Veruca, Eagle View Middle School), BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER (Gladys, Pollock Center), TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS (Emily, Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg), THE MUSIC MAN (Amaryllis & Gracie, Allenberry Playhouse), PEACE, LOVE AND CUPCAKES (Kylie, West Shore Theatre). She has also been involved in thespian council. Audrie would especially like to thank her family, her voice coach and her theatre mentors and friends for all their love and support, especially her grandparents for all they do to support her passion. She is grateful to Ashley and everyone at Carlisle Theatre for this opportunity. Glory be to God.

Dave Lang is thankful for the opportunity to work with this talented group of performers. This is his 17th production at Carlisle Theatre. He has also performed locally at Hershey Area Playhouse, Upstart Arts, Forge Theater, Gettysburg Community Theater, The Micro Theatre at Broadway Tavern, and Lebanon Community Theater. Dave enjoys competitive ping-pong and is an avid board gamer. He studies vocal performance at Roger Lentz Studio. Please consider donating to our ongoing capital improvement campaign. Let’s keep arts alive another 85!

Rhea is excited to be back at Carlisle Theatre and to be part of The School of Rock. She is currently homeschooled but will be attending Capital Area School for the Arts (CASA) in the fall with a focus in the visual arts discipline. Her previous experience with Carlisle Theatre includes The Secret Garden and the role of Violet Beauregard in Willy Wonka Jr. In her free time, she also enjoys drawing, violin, swim team, and mountain biking.

Stephen is excited for the opportunity to return to the Carlisle Theatre and work with Players On High. His first appearance at Carlisle Theatre was as Dickon in The Secret Garden, which was also his first experience singing a solo and speaking with a proper Yorkshire accent. He enjoys the challenge and is grateful for all the support and encouragement from the experienced cast & crew at Carlisle Theatre. In his free time, he enjoys movie time with the lads, mountain biking, and riding the Carlisle Pump Track.

Marcy Macketsov makes her theatrical debut in the production of School of Rock. Marcy enjoys listening to music, particularly rap, punk rock, and reggae. Marcy also enjoys making music of her own, as well as thrifting and boxing.

Miriam is a 10th grader at Boiling Springs High School where she is a member of French Club, Drama Club, and Quiz Bowl. She has performed in Matilda, Jr., Mean Girls, Jr., Shrek, Jr., the Crucible, Firebringer, Clue, Cinderella, and for two subsequent years in Steampunk Christmas Carol. As a member of Players on High, Miriam is looking forward to appearing as part of the Ensemble for School of Rock. She is an active member within the community and is a Senior Girl Scout. In Miriam's spare time, she enjoys reading, crocheting, and camping.

Jason is excited to be performing with Players on High as Mr. Sandford (Billy’s father) and Mr. Sanders (Teacher Ensemble). This is the third project that he has worked on at Carlisle, including Steampunk Christmas Carole as Gregson and Stage Manager for Sylvia. He wishes to thank his wife, Meghan, for all her support and for his children, who make him believe that he can do anything. Finally, thank you to the members of PoH, your guidance, friendship and love have made every moment at Carlisle Theatre a truly wonderful experience.

Sam Mathis has appeared in multiple productions at his high school in Boiling Springs, including “Clue” as Wadsworth, “The Addams Family” as Mal, and “Willy Wonka Jr.” as Willy Wonka. He has also appeared in a production of “13” at Allenberry as Eddie. In his free time, Sam loves to listen to various musicians and play video games, and is an aspiring singer. Sam would love to thank the cast and crew of this production for their hard work and is excited for you to see the show! Rock on!

Aaron Moore (Zach Mooneyham) is bringing his talents back to the Carlisle Theatre as Zach Mooneyham in School of Rock. Zack is a role that showcases both his voice and his passion for dramatic performances, as well as his skills on guitar. Known for his love of performing, Aaron is no stranger to the stage. He has previously portrayed Young Scrooge, Peter Cratchit, Ghost of Christmas Future, and Ferris during multiple different productions of A Steampunk Christmas Carol at the Carlisle Theatre as well as The Old Man of Corin in As You Like It and member of the ensemble in The Merry Wives of Windsor with Carlisle High School’s Shakespeare Troupe, adding a rich depth to his theatrical experience. Outside of the theatre Aaron is a self-proclaimed expert at Minecraft, enjoys flying small aircraft, and enjoys practicing guitar with his guitar mentor Matt Hinton of Foundation Estate. With his blend of humor, musical talent, and a love for the absurd, Aaron is sure to leave a memorable mark on this rock and roll classic.

Cat Moore (Rock Show Kid) is a versatile young performer based in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. She has showcased her talents with Carlisle Theatre's Players on High most recently as a Miner Child and Want in this past winter’s production of A Steampunk Christmas Carol 2024 and last fall’s production of To Kill A Mockingbird as a Townsperson At Trial. Cat is also a proud member of Cantate Carlisle’s Young Voices and plays the violin, reflecting her love for both music and performance. Outside of the arts, she enjoys spending time with her best friend Livy, playing on her iPad, and riding her bike

Russ is excited to return to the Carlisle Theatre stage once again in School of Rock alongside his son Aaron. Russ’s theatrical experience spans a variety of roles, including Uncle Dan in Dying for a Slice, Pa Strong in Urinetown, Baltus Van Tassel in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Topper in A Steampunk Christmas Carol, and Mr. DePinna in You Can’t Take It With You. Whether onstage or off, Russ brings heart, humor, and a touch of the absurd to everything he does. He also wishes to thank his wife Amanda, kids: Abby, Aaron, and Cat, and friends Rick & Tara, for their love and support through all the crazy schedule conflicts, changes, and late nights.

Coralie Orcutt is in fifth grade at St. Patrick School in Carlisle. She has a passion for theatre and is excited to have the opportunity to be a part of this production. She has performed in Rainbow Fish (Scale One), Gamut Theatre children's class productions, and was part of the ensemble in productions at St Patrick School (Mary Poppins, chimney sweep/honey bee) and Trinity High School (Dream Choir in Joseph and the Technicolor Dream Coat, and Heidi Eberfelt in Sound of Music). Coralie loves to read, sing, travel, and run on her school track team. She thanks her family and friends for all their support.

Wesley Owens (Gabe Brown) is thrilled to be back for his 3rd production at the Carlisle Theatre. He graduated in 2020 with his associates in theatre arts from Montgomery County Community College in his hometown of Lansdale PA. He had his debut here at the Carlisle Theatre and with Players on High back in October of last year for their first live shadow-cast production of The Rocky Horror Picture Show as the naive, yet in love Brad Majors. Later in December he was apart of Carlisle Theatre’s annual production of A Steampunk Christmas Carol. When he’s not on stage, Wesley can be seen working his day job (and sometimes night job) at Target. Wesley would like to thank his family, college theatre professors, and his boyfriend Josh for their continued support.

Anna is so excited to be returning to the Carlisle Theater stage and the Players on High again after 5 years! She was last seen on the Carlisle Theatre stage in Anne of Green Gables as Prissy Andrews where she also acted as the show choreographer. Recent previous credits also include Hello, Dolly at Susquehanna Stage (Ensemble) and various choreography/directing credits at Mechanicsburg Middle School. She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her in her return to the stage!

Reese is thrilled to be returning to the stage for his 3rd theater production! Homeschooled from the start, Reese is 12 years old and brings a wide variety of interests and experiences to the stage. When not acting, he enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and target shooting. Reese is a dedicated martial artist, with five years of experience (and counting) at the Carlisle Kung Fu Center. A lover of fantasy worlds, he can often be found with a book in hand or immersed in an epic Dungeons and Dragons adventure. He spends time playing DND at Eclipse gaming cafe on Mondays and with his best friends on Friday nights. Recently Reese has added another board game to the mix - Axis and Allies (with his dad)! Surprisingly, he still has time to be a great student of the Classical Conversations homeschool program, and spend time with his extended family on Sundays. Reese loves to ROCK AND ROLL!!!

Hadley Qualls (Summer Hathaway), a recent graduate of Harrisburg Academy, is excited to be returning to the Carlisle Theatre stage with the Players on High for their production of School of Rock. Some of Hadley’s favorite theatrical credits include: Mamma Mia (Sophie Sheridan), Beauty and the Beast (Belle), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey), The Secret Garden (Mary Lennox), School of Rock (Tomika Spencer-Williams), Urinetown: The Musical (Ensemble/Little Sally u/s), Bonnie and Clyde (Blanche Barrow), and A Steampunk Christmas Carol (Belle/Ghost of Christmas Past). Hadley has also performed with the Harrisburg Opera Association and the Music Under the Dome Concert Series.

Liliana "Lily" Rice is thrilled to take the stage as Freddy in School of Rock for this exciting inaugural performance! A passionate performer, Lily is delighted to be returning for her third year in A Christmas Carol and is always eager to bring new characters to life. At 14 years old, she attends school in Carlisle, where she balances her love for music and theater. Lily is a talented singer and musician, playing both the drums and guitar. When she’s not rocking out on stage, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She is grateful for the support of her loved ones and can’t wait to share this unforgettable show with the audience!

Usually found behind the scenes or hiding in the orchestra pit, Elyse is bravely stepping into the spotlight for School of Rock. Aside from A Steampunk Christmas Carol, this is her only show as part of the cast—and yes, it still feels weird not to be holding an instrument. When not wrangling music scores or kids, Elyse is embracing her mid-life crisis by playing ice hockey with her best friends (because who needs rest or unbruised legs?). She’d like to thank her amazing family—especially her daughter Kaelyn—for lovingly pushing her out of her comfort zone and into the glorious chaos of the stage

Kaelyn is thrilled to be part of School of Rock—her 18th show! She loves playing piano and has enjoyed many exciting roles over the years, including Matilda in Matilda, Betty in The Crucible, and the Ghost of Christmas Past in A Steampunk Christmas Carol. Kaelyn will be attending Trinity High School in the fall as a freshman. She would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support.

Matthew is very excited to be a part of School of Rock at the Carlisle Theatre. He has recently rediscovered his love of acting by playing a variety of roles in 2024’s Steampunk Christmas Carol. In his free time, Matthew enjoys running games of Dungeons and Dragons, annoying his opponents by playing blue decks in Magic: The Gathering, and is always looking for more geeky hobbies. He’d like to extend his sincere gratitude to everyone on this production and at the Carlisle Theatre for their excellent community of mutual support.

Penelope Shaw is very excited to play her dream role of Tomika in School of Rock. Penny is a rising 8th grader at Eagle View Middle School. She has previously starred as Charlie Bucket in Wonka Jr., Matilda in Matilda Jr, Henrietta in Steampunk Christmas Carol, an ensemble member in CVHS’s Beauty and the Beast, and Chip in the Eagle Foundation’s Beauty and the Beast. Penny’s dream is to be on stage as a singer or Broadway star. In her free time, she plays softball, takes voice, piano and dance lessons, is in Eagle Singers, is a Student Ambassador and sings the National Anthem at multiple school and community events. She would like to thank the staff of the Carlisle Theater for giving her this amazing opportunity and her family and friends for all their love and support as she follows her dream. Break a leg cast and crew of School of Rock!

Adam Sweeney (Lawrence) is excited to be part of this amazing production and perform at Carlisle Theatre for the first time! Last summer, he performed as SpongeBob in Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre’s production of The SpongeBob Musical, Youth Edition. Most recently, Adam performed as Benjamin in Hanover High School’s production of Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Other favorite roles include Les in Disney’s Newsies at Dutch Apple, Duke of Weselton in Frozen Jr. at Dutch Apple, Kurt in The Sound of Music at Totem Pole Playhouse, and Bruce in Matilda the musical at Hanover High School. Adam is grateful for this opportunity and thanks his family for their love and support.

Jess Teter (Ms. Sheinkopf/Assistant Music Director) is thrilled to be back at the Carlisle Theatre - this time on stage! Jess holds a Bachelor's of Science in Music Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania where she had a focus in vocal music and a minor in piano and bassoon. As her day job, Jess just finished her third year as a music and theatre teacher at Boiling Springs High School in the South Middleton School District. There, she directs the choir and concert choir, teaches general music classes, and is the director of the theatre program. Jess recently started taking classes towards earning her Master’s Degree in Music Education from Lebanon Valley College. She is also currently the resident music director of the Carlisle Theatre and is grateful to work with such an amazing team. Previously, you may have seen Jess onstage at the Carlisle Theatre in The Secret Garden (Martha) and Josephine “Old Ma” Strong in Urinetown. Outside of the theatre, Jess enjoys reading, teaching private voice lessons, and spending time with her family and friends. She would like to thank everyone for being "simply" amazing.

Charlie is thrilled to be returning to the stage at Carlisle Theatre for the fourth time! She was recently seen as Young Fan and Ghost Future in A Steampunk Christmas Carol. Charlie’s other credits include the roles of a Bird Girl in Seussical the Musical and a Silver Scale in Rainbow Fish. Charlie will be a 6th grader this Fall at Yellow Breeches Middle School in Boiling Springs. In her spare time, Charlie loves to sing, dance, play with friends and spend time with her family- Mom, Dad, Ryann (sister) and 2 furry friends, Winston and Cora.

Adelaide Weyant (5th grade) is proud to be included in another POH production at The Carlisle Theatre. In addition to singing and being on stage, Adelaide grows strawberries, reads and writes often, rides her bike, dances, is President of her 4H group, and plays her flute in the concert and jazz bands at school. She thanks everyone who has and does support her

Fiona Weyant (7th grade) is excited to be cast in The School of Rock at The Carlisle Theatre. Her last theatre experience was as a Merisister/Princess in Big Spring High School's production of The Little Mermaid. In addition to her involvement with theatre, Fiona enjoys math, FFA, 4H, and her French horn in band at school. She thanks everyone who has and does support her.

Rachel Weyant is happy to be cast in her second POH show at The Carlisle Theatre as Mrs. Hathaway. This is simply a fantastic group of talented people and it is so fun singing and acting together. The highlight of this experience is being on stage with both of her daughters.

Ashley Shade Byerts a native of Berkeley Springs, WV, graduated from West Virginia University in 2011 where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting Performance & Theatre. Since graduating, she has worked professionally on stage and in film as a director, actor, voice over artist, and playwright, and has continued her study of Sanford Meisner’s Method of Acting since 2007. Her favorite roles include Abigail in Arthur Miller's The Crucible at The Greenbrier Valley Regional Theatre, Sondheim's Putting It Together at Mountain State Rep. Theatre, Cinna/Pindarus in Julius Caesar at West Virginia University, and in the Netflix Original House of Cards. She has taught acting, singing, movement, stage combat, and improv theatre classes through ArtReach Harrisburg, wrote educational theatre & movement curriculums for K-12 with ArtsAlive!. She has served as an adjunct instructor in the Department of Theatre & Dance at Dickinson College, as well as many other artistic teaching engagements to all ages concerning how the arts can be used to better our communication and lives. Her one act play, CATCH, a one-act play examining bullying prevention for the modern student, premiered in San Diego, CA in 2014 at IBPA (the International Bullying Prevention Association’s annual conference. She is proudly booking the show for high school students in Cumberland County, PA through the Carlisle Theatre. She is the Executive Artistic Director at the Carlisle Regional Performing Arts Center, and an Equity Membership Candidate. She is currently accepting new students into her private acting studio, as well as speaking engagements and workshops for groups & businesses in the South-Central PA area & beyond.

Madelyn Felix (Music Director/Keyboard 1) is the director of choirs and theatre at Yellow Breeches Middle School, where she also teaches general music for grades 6–8 and high school piano. Madelyn received her bachelor of science in Music Education with a concentration in piano from Messiah University in 2023. She enjoys playing for concerts, pit orchestras, or soloists at local schools, churches, and theatres. Madelyn’s favorite recent theatre credits include: Cinderella and The Addams Family (BSHS, Asst. Dir., Keyboard 1), Anastasia (Keystone Theatrics, Keyboard 2), and Finding Nemo Jr. (YBMS, Dir.). Outside of teaching, Madelyn is a staff singer and instrumentalist at Pine Street Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg, PA. She wants to thank her family and friends for their unwavering support of her piano/conductor dreams.

Hadley Qualls (Summer Hathaway), a recent graduate of Harrisburg Academy, is excited to be returning to the Carlisle Theatre stage with the Players on High for their production of School of Rock. Some of Hadley’s favorite theatrical credits include: Mamma Mia (Sophie Sheridan), Beauty and the Beast (Belle), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey), The Secret Garden (Mary Lennox), School of Rock (Tomika Spencer-Williams), Urinetown: The Musical (Ensemble/Little Sally u/s), Bonnie and Clyde (Blanche Barrow), and A Steampunk Christmas Carol (Belle/Ghost of Christmas Past). Hadley has also performed with the Harrisburg Opera Association and the Music Under the Dome Concert Series.

Greg Ewing (Stage Manager) Greg is excited to join the Carlisle Theatre family after spending twenty years in the entertainment industry in Las Vegas. During his time there, he worked as a stage manager, sound engineer, Entertainment Technical Supervisor, production manager, and Associate Producer. He had the opportunity to collaborate with legendary bands such as Air Supply, Loverboy, and the Charlie Daniels Band, as well as entertainment icons including Marty Allen & Karon Kate, George Carlin, Ann-Margret, and Mitzi Gaynor. He also was the associate producer for National Finals Tonight for 11 years. Originally from Suffern, NY, Greg's passion for theatre began in middle school. He credits his career path to the guidance and inspiration of his mentors, Dr. Travis Jackson and Steve Katz. He studied at The Center for the Media Arts (RCA School of Television Production) in Manhattan and later graduated from the Ohio Recording Workshop. Greg is happy to be back on the East Coast with his wife, Kate, and especially enjoys the rich history, architecture, and natural beauty of Carlisle.

Jess Teter (Ms. Sheinkopf/Assistant Music Director) is thrilled to be back at the Carlisle Theatre - this time on stage! Jess holds a Bachelor's of Science in Music Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania where she had a focus in vocal music and a minor in piano and bassoon. As her day job, Jess just finished her third year as a music and theatre teacher at Boiling Springs High School in the South Middleton School District. There, she directs the choir and concert choir, teaches general music classes, and is the director of the theatre program. Jess recently started taking classes towards earning her Master’s Degree in Music Education from Lebanon Valley College. She is also currently the resident music director of the Carlisle Theatre and is grateful to work with such an amazing team. Previously, you may have seen Jess onstage at the Carlisle Theatre in The Secret Garden (Martha) and Josephine “Old Ma” Strong in Urinetown. Outside of the theatre, Jess enjoys reading, teaching private voice lessons, and spending time with her family and friends. She would like to thank everyone for being "simply" amazing.

Usually found behind the scenes or hiding in the orchestra pit, Elyse is bravely stepping into the spotlight for School of Rock. Aside from A Steampunk Christmas Carol, this is her only show as part of the cast—and yes, it still feels weird to not be holding an instrument. When not wrangling music scores or kids, Elyse is embracing her mid-life crisis by playing ice hockey with her best friends (because who needs rest or unbruised legs?). She’d like to thank her amazing family—especially her daughter Kaelyn—for lovingly pushing her out of her comfort zone and into the glorious chaos of the stage.

Tanner is a student at Big Spring High School. This is Tanner’s 15th show, and some of his favorite roles include: Colin (The Secret Garden), The Sour Kangaroo (Seussical Jr.), Rudoplo/Escapologist (Matilda), and Prince Eric (The Little Mermaid). He would like to thank his family, friends, and vocal teacher for helping him get this far. He hopes you all enjoy this amazing production!

Kimberly Hess is performing in the Parent ensemble as Mr/Mrs. Hamilton, she is also assistant directing the ensemble and costuming the show. This is her 7th production with Players on High, most recently she co-directed Sylvia. She attended Kutztown University where she earned a B.A. in Theatre. She has had the pleasure of working for Disney, and MLB’s entertainment departments. Currently, she enjoys performing in the occasional show with her daughter Caroline and doing Makeup design and Costume design for various theatres in the area. Kimberly would like to thank all her family and friends for their support.

Matt Hinton, professional bassist & audio engineer is located in Carlisle, PA. Graduate of Bloomsburg University where he studied trumpet & audio engineering, Matt has toured the East Coast backing country, pop, and rock artists for over a decade. He is a bass player who uses effects pedals, drum machines, synths and loops to create original music under the name “Foundation Estate.” When not making music, he is providing his audio expertise for All Sound Pro, LLC, where he mixes live theatre, bands, and corporate events. He teaches bass to students and adults alike in his private studio, and is currently accepting new students.

Lauren Gopi (Company Manager) is having an amazing time at the top of Mount Rock with the Players on High this season, having stage managed To Kill A Mockingbird and A Steampunk Christmas Carol, followed by calling the show for Sylvia and now supporting the same for School of Rock with the illustrious Ashley Byerts. Lauren spent her formative years learning all aspects of the theatre, both on and off stage, then lived a whole other life for a couple of decades before returning to the theatre when she moved her family to Carlisle in 2022. Endless thanks to her husband Surag and her children, JD and Lena, for all their support as she gets back to her theatre roots.

Catie Mo has 40 plus years in theatre in multiple capacities both on stage and behind the scenes. For School of Rock she’s enjoyed serving as set painter and dresser. Special thanks to EAD Ashley Shade Byerts, Stage Manager Greg Ewing, our dedicated stage crew, builders, costumer, props makers and problem solvers extraordinaire! Dedicated to my favorite crewmate, Patience Oliveira, whose creativity truly inspires.

JD Gopi (Tech Assist/Stage Hand) has somehow become a theatre person without realizing it was happening. He is reluctantly pleased to be participating in his third show with the Players on High, having served as a Tech Assist and Stage Hand for A Steampunk Christmas Carol, Sylvia, and now School of Rock. He guesses it hasn’t been too bad, because this show is actually pretty cool. Break a leg, everyone!

Surag Gopi (Set Builder) has been cajoled into building three sets for the Players on High by his persistent and very fortunate wife, Lauren. Though not a theatre person himself, he has enjoyed getting use his power tools and a whole lot of WD-40 on some very squeaky wheels for To Kill A Mockingbird, A Steampunk Christmas Carol, and now School of Rock. Many thanks to his fellow set crew members; it has been a pleasure building things with you.

Jenn Sweger is a Carlisle native with nearly 20 years of experience in costume design and construction. An award-winning cosplayer and dedicated Ren Faire enthusiast, Jenn brings characters to life with incredible detail using fabric, foam, and plenty of creativity. When she’s not behind a sewing machine, you’ll find her at conventions, with her friends and family, or spending time with her two beloved dachshunds, Yasha and Grog.

John London: After a short stent as a radio DJ at a college jazz station in Wyoming and public access television personality in Montana, John kicked off his career in earnest, announcing for stars and wannabe stars before finding his niche welcoming to the stage has-been stars in Las Vegas. Today, John mostly sits on his front porch and announces the cars that drive by his house until his wife makes him come inside and stop scaring the neighborhood kids.

Nathan Harding (Guitar 1) is a recent graduate of Berklee College of Music. While attending, he was an accompanist and played with the likes of Victor Wooten, Ledisi, and Jeff Coffin, and had his own band that performed original instrumental music. A Pennsylvanian native, Nathan attended Capital Area School for the Arts and has been playing guitar for 12 (and a half!) years.

Amelia Chick (they/she, Guitar 2) is a generalist artist based in Harrisburg. Their theater experience over the past decade includes acting, sound design, and guitar performance. This is their first role as a pit musician. As a musician, "Meals" can also be seen as lead guitarist for singer Autumn Sky Hall, and solo as Same Each.

Joshua Cavanaugh (Guitar 3) is a self-taught musician who makes guitar loops and melodies on the side. Growing up learning the violin, he switched to playing the guitar at 11 and played for jazz band in middle school. He is attending college in the fall for business and digital arts. Joshua also works on photography and videography for the music industry (such as music videos, photoshoots, and cover art), with local artists, and as a hobby. He also likes to longboard around and play video games like Rocket League and Minecraft.

John Batzer (Bass) is a veteran of the local community theatre community, and is very excited to be performing on the stage of the Carlisle Theatre once again. When he's not rocking out with the most talented kids this side of the Susquehanna, he can be found spending time with his family or making music with a plethora of ensembles in the local area.

Sean Christenson (Drums) has been playing drums for 12 years, and has been studying under Breaking Benjamin’s original drummer, Jeremy Hummel. He has played in various bands, currently playing and creating with artist Zander Moon. He is studying art and architecture in Philadelphia at Thomas Jefferson University and looks forward to continuing his career in the world of art.