Joanie Shafer- President
Joanie Shafer began doing theatre in sixth grade at Hilliard Station when they did “The Little Mermaid Jr”. Joanie then went on to do theatre at Hilliard Heritage where she loved playing Mrs.Potts in “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” After middle school, She went on to the scary, wonderful world of high school where she joined her amazing theatre family. Some of Joanie’s favorite roles have been Miss. Casewell in Agatha Christie's “The Mousetrap”, Martha in “The Secret Garden”, Viola in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” and Frau Blüchar in “Young Frankenstein”. Joanie also loves to help out behind the scenes as well, doing build and painting sets. Joanie's favorite part of theatre is the feeling of pure happiness when she steps onto the stage doing what she loves. Besides theatre, Joanie is considered “the mom” friend in the group and loves to watch Golden girls and listen to Bette Midler.
Joanie Shafer began doing theatre in sixth grade at Hilliard Station when they did “The Little Mermaid Jr”. Joanie then went on to do theatre at Hilliard Heritage where she loved playing Mrs.Potts in “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” After middle school, She went on to the scary, wonderful world of high school where she joined her amazing theatre family. Some of Joanie’s favorite roles have been Miss. Casewell in Agatha Christie's “The Mousetrap”, Martha in “The Secret Garden”, Viola in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” and Frau Blüchar in “Young Frankenstein”. Joanie also loves to help out behind the scenes as well, doing build and painting sets. Joanie's favorite part of theatre is the feeling of pure happiness when she steps onto the stage doing what she loves. Besides theatre, Joanie is considered “the mom” friend in the group and loves to watch Golden girls and listen to Bette Midler.
Sara Salem Tech Vice President
Sara Salem is a junior and has been doing tech every since the 7th grade production of If the Shoe Fits. And after that she was hooked. Quickly moving from a stage hand to fly rail captain. Her best quality is that she doesn’t let stress get to her easily. She’s a loyal member at Darby theater and the HAC. Her favorite productions have been Charlotte’s Web, Young Frankenstein, and Brighton Beach Memoirs. Her favorite set of a show was the Young Frankenstein 14 foot laboratory wall. Besides from theater Sara also is on the tennis team. Some of her favorite pastimes are listening to Jon Bellion and hanging out with her theater buddies. She’s excited to see what she brings to the theater troupe #5658.
Sara Salem is a junior and has been doing tech every since the 7th grade production of If the Shoe Fits. And after that she was hooked. Quickly moving from a stage hand to fly rail captain. Her best quality is that she doesn’t let stress get to her easily. She’s a loyal member at Darby theater and the HAC. Her favorite productions have been Charlotte’s Web, Young Frankenstein, and Brighton Beach Memoirs. Her favorite set of a show was the Young Frankenstein 14 foot laboratory wall. Besides from theater Sara also is on the tennis team. Some of her favorite pastimes are listening to Jon Bellion and hanging out with her theater buddies. She’s excited to see what she brings to the theater troupe #5658.
Hayden Cruz- Acting Vice President
Hayden Cruz has been involved with theatre for quite some time and once he got to high school he knew he was going to try for every show he could audition for. His favorite roles he has been given were Avery Arable in “Charlotte’s Web” as well as the Wild Crow in “The Snow Queen” and most recently Ziggy in “Mel Brook’s Young Frankenstien” But he makes sure to put non-stop hard work and dedication into every role. Hayden has had many leadership opportunities, greatest achievements have been becoming a thespian and an officer, being apart of class cabinet & hope squad, receiving the Panther award in 8th grade, being the president of concert choir & now being able to work with all the incredible people in the theatre troupe. When he is not around the theater you can find him hanging out with Hannah & Joanie, Hayden hopes to continue acting and singing for as long as possible and promises to help and respect everyone in the troupe. He is eager to start this new school year and begin the productions! With that being said “Hi I’m Hayden Cruz your new Acting Vice President and I approve this message”.
Hayden Cruz has been involved with theatre for quite some time and once he got to high school he knew he was going to try for every show he could audition for. His favorite roles he has been given were Avery Arable in “Charlotte’s Web” as well as the Wild Crow in “The Snow Queen” and most recently Ziggy in “Mel Brook’s Young Frankenstien” But he makes sure to put non-stop hard work and dedication into every role. Hayden has had many leadership opportunities, greatest achievements have been becoming a thespian and an officer, being apart of class cabinet & hope squad, receiving the Panther award in 8th grade, being the president of concert choir & now being able to work with all the incredible people in the theatre troupe. When he is not around the theater you can find him hanging out with Hannah & Joanie, Hayden hopes to continue acting and singing for as long as possible and promises to help and respect everyone in the troupe. He is eager to start this new school year and begin the productions! With that being said “Hi I’m Hayden Cruz your new Acting Vice President and I approve this message”.
Grace Vulic- Treasurer
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- Historian
Elizabeth is the historian for troupe 5658 and also an avid yearbooker- positions that go hand in hand. Her love for theatre probably began in the womb, but it began to ferment in third grade when she played 2 different Cinderellas in reader's theatre. Although most interested in acting, Elizabeth has dabbled in dance leadership and halfheartedly participated in tech. Her favorite show to date has been “Justin Pine Saves the World,” written and directed by Garrett Fant. She is also the secretary for the marching band, where she plays sousaphone. In concert band, she plays the bassoon and is a part of the Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestra. Please think that she is cool and please be nice to her because she will probably be nice back.
Elizabeth is the historian for troupe 5658 and also an avid yearbooker- positions that go hand in hand. Her love for theatre probably began in the womb, but it began to ferment in third grade when she played 2 different Cinderellas in reader's theatre. Although most interested in acting, Elizabeth has dabbled in dance leadership and halfheartedly participated in tech. Her favorite show to date has been “Justin Pine Saves the World,” written and directed by Garrett Fant. She is also the secretary for the marching band, where she plays sousaphone. In concert band, she plays the bassoon and is a part of the Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestra. Please think that she is cool and please be nice to her because she will probably be nice back.
Alyssa Lungociu- Secretary
I began doing theatre in 6th grade as Ariel in “The Little Mermaid”. I went on doing theatre in middle school, in “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” as a Silly Girl. Then, I joined high school theatre and my first role was the Judge in “12 Incompetent Jurors”, and some of my favorite roles were Lamb in “Charlotte’s Web”, Rose in “The Secret Garden”, and “Enchantress” in “ The Snow Queen”. Theatre is my family and my favorite thing about it is the energy you can feel from the crowd while on stage. When I’m not doing theatre, I’m watching lots YouTube videos and playing piano.
I began doing theatre in 6th grade as Ariel in “The Little Mermaid”. I went on doing theatre in middle school, in “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” as a Silly Girl. Then, I joined high school theatre and my first role was the Judge in “12 Incompetent Jurors”, and some of my favorite roles were Lamb in “Charlotte’s Web”, Rose in “The Secret Garden”, and “Enchantress” in “ The Snow Queen”. Theatre is my family and my favorite thing about it is the energy you can feel from the crowd while on stage. When I’m not doing theatre, I’m watching lots YouTube videos and playing piano.
Garrett Fant- House Manager
Garrett’s been doing Theatre for as long as he can remember (this means about fourth grade) and has loved it ever since. When he transitioned to high school, he didn't quite know whether or not he wanted to continue doing theatre. This all changed of course once he joined Darby’s Improv Club. For the time that he’s been a Darby Thespian, Garrett has performed as the Steward in Into the Woods, Chairman Wally Womper in How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, Jamie Thurber in Jabberwock, as well as several other roles. However, his favorite role would have to be Wilbur in Charlotte’s Web. Garrett’s passion for Darby Theatre and theatre in general allow him to constantly be excited for the next role that he takes on. When not acting, Garrett can also be seen leading the Improv Troupe, as well as directing, writing, building, and stacking boxes on top of carts.
Garrett’s been doing Theatre for as long as he can remember (this means about fourth grade) and has loved it ever since. When he transitioned to high school, he didn't quite know whether or not he wanted to continue doing theatre. This all changed of course once he joined Darby’s Improv Club. For the time that he’s been a Darby Thespian, Garrett has performed as the Steward in Into the Woods, Chairman Wally Womper in How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, Jamie Thurber in Jabberwock, as well as several other roles. However, his favorite role would have to be Wilbur in Charlotte’s Web. Garrett’s passion for Darby Theatre and theatre in general allow him to constantly be excited for the next role that he takes on. When not acting, Garrett can also be seen leading the Improv Troupe, as well as directing, writing, building, and stacking boxes on top of carts.
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.
Hayden Remington- Underclassmen Representative
Hayden Remington began his theatre experience at Darby as a fifth grader, playing a “little lost boy” in the musical production of Peter Pan. Ever since his first taste, he’s been absolutely enthralled with every aspect of the theatre world. Along with theatre, he’s also an active member within Darby’s choir program, band program, and served as Freshman Class President in the 2018-2019 school year. Some of his favorite roles in past shows have been The Hermit in Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein, as well as playing the Baker in his eighth grade production of Into the Woods Jr. He is incredibly excited to be able to serve troupe #5658 as Underclassman Representative, and hopes to continue to build his experience and theatre family within the walls of the PAC.
Hayden Remington began his theatre experience at Darby as a fifth grader, playing a “little lost boy” in the musical production of Peter Pan. Ever since his first taste, he’s been absolutely enthralled with every aspect of the theatre world. Along with theatre, he’s also an active member within Darby’s choir program, band program, and served as Freshman Class President in the 2018-2019 school year. Some of his favorite roles in past shows have been The Hermit in Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein, as well as playing the Baker in his eighth grade production of Into the Woods Jr. He is incredibly excited to be able to serve troupe #5658 as Underclassman Representative, and hopes to continue to build his experience and theatre family within the walls of the PAC.
