Yomi, a junior, is playing a character named Emi Edwards, the main protagonist of the play. Yomi has been involved with the drama department’s productions ever since Freshman year and is looking forward to the upcoming play!

Leo plays a character named Patrick, the nerd and loser of the school. His favorite part about being in the play is the community. Leo initially heard about City High theater through his friends, and he is looking forward to performing in the play this year! 

Theo plays a character named Jillie Lee, a closed off second year senior at the high school. Their favorite part about being involved with the play is the atmosphere and community. “We are all working together to make something fun and interesting!”

Abril,  a junior, is playing Laura. In Begets, her character is one of the first people who gets saved by the hero–Emi’s heroic awakening, so to speak. Abril has been acting since she was six years old, and she takes every chance she gets to be involved in theater. This year, she’s been enjoying stage fighting, which she’s never really done before.

Eleanor plays Mary Armstrong, a girl who is tired of living by others’ expectations of her, and one of the main love interests in the show. She loves getting to talk with new people who have common interests in theater. Eleanor tried out for her first show freshman year, and has been involved with City High theater ever since.

Molly plays Andrea, a bully and sister of the main love interest. Molly has never really been involved in theater so she thought she would try it out this year. Separating herself from her character has been the most difficult part for her, but she is very excited for the upcoming show. 

Brody plays DJ MC, a bully and self-proclaimed ‘boy toy.’ Brody never thought he’d be involved with theater, but when his friends tried out, he thought he’d give it a shot, pointing out similarities between mock trial and acting. 

Poi is a sophomore playing Rocker Girl, who she describes as struggling with anxiety and drugs but at the same time is comedic relief. Along with Begets, Poi is involved in show choir, band, and jazz band.This is her first time being involved with theater.

Esme’s first foray into theater was last year’s fall play, Peter and The Starcatcher, but even before then, she’d write short skits with her friends and family. This year, she’s playing Thatcher, the leader of the art clique. Her character is fitting because Esme herself is very involved in the arts, spending most of her time in the art wing.

Kenji plays a character named Sheldon, a goth bully.  Kenji got involved with the City High drama department last year, through Speech Club. He has been auditioning for the plays since freshman year, but this is his first year playing a role in one of the school plays. He is excited to see what people think of the play!

Joe is playing Principal Parker, who he says reminds him of our very own principal at City High, Mr. Bacon. He is a senior this year and joined theater his sophomore year because he had many friends on the crew. Along with Begets, Joe is involved in Concert Choir, show choir, and Student Senate. 

Oscar, a senior, plays K-Dawg, a famous musician. Last year, Oscar took an acting workshop at the University of Iowa, and was prompted to try out for the play by Darby. Along with acting, he is on the soccer team.

Rowyn plays Counselor Theresa, a judgy former mean girl who happens to be a sub-par counselor. Rowyn’s favorite part of being involved with the show is the performance, and meeting new people. Rowyn has always loved theater, and tries to audition for as many things as she can. 

Ben Haines is playing a  freshman, which is rather fitting since he is a freshman. He describes his role as the lowest of low, a character who just wants to be part of something. When Ben Haines was six, he watched Rushmore, which inspired him to act himself.