Matilda Creative

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Director
Kayla Konkle
Kayla Konkle or more lovingly known as "Momma K" is proud to be the director and head of the theatre department here at BNI for the last six years. Kayla attended Ball State University for Theatre Education and Acting where she had the opportunity to direct a number of productions at Muncie Civic Theatre and Northside Middle School. Coming off her student teaching at Warsaw Highschool and into BNI, she's loved every minute of growing the department. When not directing or teaching, Kayla loves all things spooky and scary, she is a crochet addict and plays copious amounts of D&D. This show is dedicated to all the teachers out there who are the Miss Honey's in many students' lives.
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Music Director
Nora Wragg
Nora Wragg is a 2023 graduate of Western Illinois University's School of Theater and Dance, where she earned her BFA in Musical Theater. She is a 2020 Alum of Bishop Noll, and couldn't be happier to be back with the Drama Club. Since February, Nora has begun instruction within the Music department at Noll, instructing Beginning and Advanced Band, Choir, and Music Appreciation. Previously, she has worked with various Northwest Indiana and Chicago theaters and is currently on the Production Staff for The Spider or the Fly? at the Towle Theater in Hammond. She is a lover of all things performative, and is incredibly thankful for every moment alongside each of these beautiful, spirited students.
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Choreographer
Haley Kline
Haley Kline is very excited to be working on her second show here at Bishop Noll Institute. Dancing since she was 7 years old, Haley started her choreography career back in high school working for local middle schools in the Fort Wayne area. In college, she went on to work with local high schools and even the Miss Indiana Pageant back in 2019. She is very proud of the students for working hard and being a joy to work with. Haley would like to give a special thanks to the director and her best friend Kayla Konkle for bringing her to this amazing school and trusting her to help bring this creation to life!
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Stage Manager
Diana Torres-Cruz
Diana Torres-Cruz is a Junior at Bishop Noll Institute. This will be her 6th production she works on and her 5th production she has worked backstage. Diana is a part of the set crew and the backstage crew. Since the beginning of Freshman year, she has worked backstage as prop person for the play She Kills Monsters, Eurydice, Little Shop of Horrors,and The Play That Goes Wrong as well as being onstage for the musical Xanadu as baby muse. Diana enjoys working backstage the best and being with her other crew members. As well as being a part of theater, Diana is in bowling and plays clarinet in the BNI marching/concert band. Diana's hobbies include baking, art, and watching films. She would like to thank her parents for making the trips for her and her siblings to rehearsals, her sister for introducing her to theater, and Mrs. K for letting her be a part of this wonderful experience. Diana is looking forward to the outcome of the show and other projects like this one.
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Stage Manager
Amanda Gholston
Amanda Gholston is returning to the BNI drama department for her 3rd year as stage manager. She is excuted to be apart of yet another amazing production here at BNI. She hopes everyone sits back and enjoys the show!
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Light Board Op
Samuel Fowler
Sam Fowler is a Sophomore at BNI and is supposed to be Matilda. He has worked lights for the musical, Little Shop of Horrors, The Play That Goes Wrong and technically, the play Eurydice. He is a part of the Bishop Noll Band and Video Game club, but also does soccer and wrestling. In his spare time, he plays video games, writes, or hangs out with friends. He would like to thank his friends and Mrs K for a worthwhile drama experience. He looks forward to working with the cast and fellow techies on this production.
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Mic & Sound
Neftaly De Leon
Neftaly De Leon is excited to be apart of Matilda. He is a freshman at Bishop Noll Institute. Aside from Theatre, Neftaly is apart of D&D Club, Science Olympiad, Video Game Club, and HSU. He would like to thank his parents for allowing him to go to Bishop Noll, as well as Mrs. K for finding a place for him in this production.
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Makeup Lead
Daisy Conzalez
Daisy is a senior and is Vice President of Drama Club, the head of the makeup department, and the co-head of the hair department for this year. Here at Noll, she loves being involved in whatever I can. She is also the president of the HSU, the secretary for the NHS, and an active member of Campus Ministry. She loves anything that involves working with others an is always open to making more friendships. She is super excited for this year’s play and I can’t wait for everyone to see it!
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Makeup Lead
Alexis Vega
Alexis is a senior who is excited to do the makeup for her fith and final musical at Bishop Noll. She has been in makeup since her freshman year, and has previously worked for looks in "Clue!", "Spelling Bee", "Xanadu!", "Eurydice", "Little Shop of Horrors, and her personal favorite, She Kills Monsters." Aside from theatre she is also the Vice President of the Tri-M Music Society, Treasurer for Chinese Honors Society, part of Science Olympiad and involved in many other clubs and activities for the school. Outside of school she really enjoys painting various things from nature to chibi characters, as well as reading a good horror book or manga, especially Junji Ito. She would like to thank Mrs. K for trusting her with the many responsibilities and the opportunity to grow as a makeup artist and a person.
Spot Light
Jai Sarkanovich,
is a junior at Bishop Noll, is electrified to be a part of Matilda. She is the Spotlight Tech for Drama club and has previously participated in The Play that Goes Wrong and the musical Little Shop of Horrors. She is honored to be a part of Bishop Noll’s Drama community; it’s like a second family to her. Aside from participating in Drama, Jai can be seen marching in parades with the Bishop Noll Marching Warriors as colorguard captain and cellist during concert season. She has also been involved in Hispanic Student Union, Chinese Honors Society, Biology Club, Speech and Debate, and Student Council. Jai would like to thank Mrs. K for welcoming her with open arms into Drama, Maisie Wragg for being her ‘sister from another mister,’ and her mom for pushing her to finish what she starts.

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