Sara Salem- President
Sara Salem is this season’s president of troupe #5658. The PAC and shop feel like her second home as well with the tech crew and E being her second family. This senior’s journey all started when she joined tech for Heritage’s production of "If the Shoe Fits Jr". She became addicted to technical theater ever since. A few of her achievements were being tech Vice President for last year’s season, stage managing the fall production of And then There were None, and being E’s favorite immigrant story. Once she graduates she plans to use her tech savvy skill and major in interior design with a minor of Spanish. She’ll make the best out of this season even with a global pandemic. If you’re interested in joining this amazing troupe and have questions DM her Instagram @ssarasalems or anyone in the troupe!
Sara Salem is this season’s president of troupe #5658. The PAC and shop feel like her second home as well with the tech crew and E being her second family. This senior’s journey all started when she joined tech for Heritage’s production of "If the Shoe Fits Jr". She became addicted to technical theater ever since. A few of her achievements were being tech Vice President for last year’s season, stage managing the fall production of And then There were None, and being E’s favorite immigrant story. Once she graduates she plans to use her tech savvy skill and major in interior design with a minor of Spanish. She’ll make the best out of this season even with a global pandemic. If you’re interested in joining this amazing troupe and have questions DM her Instagram @ssarasalems or anyone in the troupe!
Anabelle Sturgill- Tech Vice President
Anabelle Sturgill is the Tech Vice President for the 2020-2021 theater season. Anabelle started her tech experience in her 7th grade play if the shoe fits, and that’s where she found her love of theater. This year Miss Sturgill is a senior at Darby High School, she is also a member of the Hilliard Darby color guard. Anabelle is looking forward to her senior theater season and can’t wait for the memories. If you have any questions you can message her on instagram at anabelle.sturg.
Anabelle Sturgill is the Tech Vice President for the 2020-2021 theater season. Anabelle started her tech experience in her 7th grade play if the shoe fits, and that’s where she found her love of theater. This year Miss Sturgill is a senior at Darby High School, she is also a member of the Hilliard Darby color guard. Anabelle is looking forward to her senior theater season and can’t wait for the memories. If you have any questions you can message her on instagram at anabelle.sturg.
Aiden Koppenhofer- Acting Vice President
Aidan Koppenhofer is a junior in high school and is this year’s Acting Vice President for Troupe #5658. Aidan started theater in 8th grade when his friends convinced him to audition for the Heritage Middle School production of Into the Woods Junior. He’s loved acting ever since then. This year, Aidan is making plans to direct a one act show he wrote called Demon’s Play at the middle school. Even amidst the pandemic, Aidan has plans to expand Darby’s theater troupe’s influence in Heritage Middle School as well as to create theatrical opportunities and events for Darby High School. Aidan looks forward to making more memories with his theater family this year. If you have any questions for Aidan or just need someone to converse with, start by contacting him through canvas or his school email (aidan.koppenhofer@hilliarschools.org) and he’ll be happy to answer your questions and or chat!
Aidan Koppenhofer is a junior in high school and is this year’s Acting Vice President for Troupe #5658. Aidan started theater in 8th grade when his friends convinced him to audition for the Heritage Middle School production of Into the Woods Junior. He’s loved acting ever since then. This year, Aidan is making plans to direct a one act show he wrote called Demon’s Play at the middle school. Even amidst the pandemic, Aidan has plans to expand Darby’s theater troupe’s influence in Heritage Middle School as well as to create theatrical opportunities and events for Darby High School. Aidan looks forward to making more memories with his theater family this year. If you have any questions for Aidan or just need someone to converse with, start by contacting him through canvas or his school email (aidan.koppenhofer@hilliarschools.org) and he’ll be happy to answer your questions and or chat!
Grace Vulic- Secretary
Grace’s love for theatre and performing began when she was in a production of High School Musical Jr. when she was in 7th grade and since then she has fallen in love with acting. Some of her favorite productions include "Charlotte’s Web" and "Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein" as well as the x-shows "Bad Auditions By Bad Actors" and "I Don’t Want To Talk About It". In addition to performing, her favorite thing about theatre is the love and support that everyone from the troupe has given her and the strong friendships that she has made. She hopes that she can continue to make friends and show support to members of the troupe. She also appreciates how theatre has helped her step out of her comfort zone and gain more confidence. In addition to theatre, Grace is also a member of the Darby choir program and National Honors Society.
Grace’s love for theatre and performing began when she was in a production of High School Musical Jr. when she was in 7th grade and since then she has fallen in love with acting. Some of her favorite productions include "Charlotte’s Web" and "Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein" as well as the x-shows "Bad Auditions By Bad Actors" and "I Don’t Want To Talk About It". In addition to performing, her favorite thing about theatre is the love and support that everyone from the troupe has given her and the strong friendships that she has made. She hopes that she can continue to make friends and show support to members of the troupe. She also appreciates how theatre has helped her step out of her comfort zone and gain more confidence. In addition to theatre, Grace is also a member of the Darby choir program and National Honors Society.
Elizabeth Mak & Rachel Wagoner- Historian
Elizabeth a senior and one of two Historians this year. She has been officially acting since 7th grade but given the opportunity, would’ve been performing in the womb. Her favorite role was Bean (the skinny one) in her junior year production of "Fantastic Mr. Fox". In real life, she is active with the band program and yearbook staff and enjoys biking and hammocking with friends.
Elizabeth a senior and one of two Historians this year. She has been officially acting since 7th grade but given the opportunity, would’ve been performing in the womb. Her favorite role was Bean (the skinny one) in her junior year production of "Fantastic Mr. Fox". In real life, she is active with the band program and yearbook staff and enjoys biking and hammocking with friends.
Rachael Wagoner is a Senior at Darby. She is one of the Historians for the 2020-2021 school year for troupe 5658. She is the Current Lead Sound Technician with her one true love being Bernard the Sound Board. She started her theatre career doing If The Shoe Fits. Rachael can’t wait for the new theatre season and is super excited to get back in the auditorium. She is also a member of P.A.W.S club. You can contact her through her Instagram @Rachaelswagoner and she will be happy to answer any questions.
Makayla Entermen & Yasmeen Khafagy- House Managers
Makayla Enterman is this years house manager. She is a senior this year at Darby and has been in theatre since she was 5 years old and hasn’t stopped loving it since. Some of her theatre accomplishments are directing her x-show Murder in the knife her sophomore year along with be a featured thespian for Ohio Thespians. She is also our newest improv leader this year and is very excited to bring new ideas to the world of Darby theatre! After high school she plans on attending OSU and majoring in Early Childhood Education. If you can’t find Makayla on the stage. You can find her on the tennis courts or on instagram @makayla.enterman
Makayla Enterman is this years house manager. She is a senior this year at Darby and has been in theatre since she was 5 years old and hasn’t stopped loving it since. Some of her theatre accomplishments are directing her x-show Murder in the knife her sophomore year along with be a featured thespian for Ohio Thespians. She is also our newest improv leader this year and is very excited to bring new ideas to the world of Darby theatre! After high school she plans on attending OSU and majoring in Early Childhood Education. If you can’t find Makayla on the stage. You can find her on the tennis courts or on instagram @makayla.enterman
Yasmeen Khafagy is a senior as well as house manager for the season. Yasmeen’s introduction to theatre was in the 3rd grade and since then she’s been on and off in her involvement in the theatre. In addition to her involvement in the troupe, Yasmeen is a member of the school's tennis team and a sitting member of the Justice and Inclusivity committee. After graduation Yasmeen intends to major in Neuroscience on a pre-med track. Her goals for this years theatre season are to direct an X-show and ultimately just have a good time in the midst of the pandemic. If you don’t see her around, shoot her a message on instagram or twitter @yassmeenkhafagy, but if you do see her, stop and say hi! :)
Abby Sabatino- Upperclassmen Representative
Abby started theatre in middle school as a techie, while enjoying her time backstage, her freshman year she decided to give acting a try. She instantly fell in love with the stage in “The Secret Garden”. Some of her favorite roles to play so far have been Gerta in “The Snow Queen” and Kylie in “I Don’t Want To Talk About It”. But her favorite part of theatre is the friends she has made along the way and the support that her troupe has showed her. She hopes that she can show that same support to her classmates as upperclassmen representative. Aside from theatre Abby is also a squad leader for the Hilliard Darby Marching Band and a member of Hilliard’s Academy EDU program.
Abby started theatre in middle school as a techie, while enjoying her time backstage, her freshman year she decided to give acting a try. She instantly fell in love with the stage in “The Secret Garden”. Some of her favorite roles to play so far have been Gerta in “The Snow Queen” and Kylie in “I Don’t Want To Talk About It”. But her favorite part of theatre is the friends she has made along the way and the support that her troupe has showed her. She hopes that she can show that same support to her classmates as upperclassmen representative. Aside from theatre Abby is also a squad leader for the Hilliard Darby Marching Band and a member of Hilliard’s Academy EDU program.
Molly Walker- Underclassmen Representative
Hi! I’m Molly Nixon and I’m a sophomore here at Darby. This year I am Underclass Representative for troupe #5658. My first theater experience was The Wizard of Oz in 6th grade, and I’ve been more and more involved ever since. If you’re an underclassman, I’d love to get to know you and answer questions you might have. You can find me at most improv meetings, or message me on my Instagram @molly._.nixon!
Hi! I’m Molly Nixon and I’m a sophomore here at Darby. This year I am Underclass Representative for troupe #5658. My first theater experience was The Wizard of Oz in 6th grade, and I’ve been more and more involved ever since. If you’re an underclassman, I’d love to get to know you and answer questions you might have. You can find me at most improv meetings, or message me on my Instagram @molly._.nixon!
Hayden Remington & Nora Root- Costume Masters
Hi there!! My name is Hayden Remington, and I’m going to be a junior at Darby this year. In the Theatre Officers I am very proud to have the role of Costume Master, along with my close friend Nora Root. We two will be in charge of the costume rooms and aiding in costuming for certain shows! If you have any questions about costumes or theatre in general, feel free to contact me on Canvas or through email!!
Hi there!! My name is Hayden Remington, and I’m going to be a junior at Darby this year. In the Theatre Officers I am very proud to have the role of Costume Master, along with my close friend Nora Root. We two will be in charge of the costume rooms and aiding in costuming for certain shows! If you have any questions about costumes or theatre in general, feel free to contact me on Canvas or through email!!
Nora Root is a junior and one of the 2020-2021 Costume Masters for Troupe #5658. Nora made her acting debut in a 5th grade performance of "The Jungle Book", but she had been enthralled in the magic of theater much before then. Nora is very involved in Darby’s Arts; being a member of both choir and band, as well as theater. Nora’s goal for the 2020-2021 theater season is to create a costume room that not only exemplifies the pride and love of Troupe #5658 but also works to dress actors in a costume that elevates a character. She can’t wait to get started, see all the new faces and share her big ideas for Darby Theater. You can reach her at her school email (nora.root@hilliardschools.org) if you want to know more about costumes, theater or just want to talk.
