BNI Drama Presents: Little Women Creative

Director
Nora WraggMs. Wragg is an actor, singer, dancer, and teacher from Lansing, Illinois. She is honored to present Little Women. She graduated from Western Illinois University in 2023 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theater, and has worked in productions around the Chicagoland area and Northwest Indiana. Aside from working with so many talented students, Ms. Wragg regularly performs at Vito's Vault, a 1920s-themed speakeasy in Jefferson Park and is currently in the cast of Sweeney Todd at the Genesius Guild in Hammond. In her nearly-nonexistent free time, she loves to crochet and play the piano.
Thank you immensely for all of your support.

Assistant Director
Dylan FlaigDylan Flaig is an actor, director, and teacher currently residing in the South Chicago Suburbs in Crete, Illinois. He has been involved in theatre since the age of 9. He recently received his B.A. in Secondary History Education at Western Illinois University with a minor in Theatre, and is now a full-time history teacher at Noll. Favorite credits include Mark in Rent at Rose Theatrics, Willard Hewitt in Footloose
at the Erica Heilmann Theatre in Oaklawn, Illinois, and Henry in Next To Normal at Western Illinois University. He is absolutely ecstatic to be the Assistant Director for “Little Women." He hopes you enjoy the show!
Technical Director
Trevor TurnerMusic Director
David HerrStage Manager
Diana Torres-Cruz
Assistant Stage Manager
Elizabeth FrommAssistant to the Director
Jara ZamoraHouse Team
Brianna BallesterosBrianna is very excited to be part of the crew for the BNI Theaters production of Little Women.
Before this you may have seen her on the stage in The Little Mermaid Jr in 8th grade as Max
the dog with the Nativity Theater. She was also in a production of Elf Jr in 7th grade as Elf #1
with the Nativity Theater as well. In those two plays she found her love for musical theater, and
her love for helping others during the production of plays. Outside of the theater you could catch
her watching some musicals with her mother. She would like to thank her mother for always
supporting and watching her be in plays. Enjoy the show!
Costume Lead
Emma BoyerEmma Boyer is really excited to be a part of the production “Little Women.” She is 17 years old and a current BNI senior. She has been involved in BNI’s drama club since their production for Leaving Iowa and received the honor of being costume lead for both productions. Aside from drama club, Emma was a part of the BNI girls golf team for 4 years. She also was a Student Ambassador her junior year and is also a part of Women’s Empowerment, Campus Ministry, retreat leader and just recently became a WARRIOR Mentor. In her free time, Emma enjoys golfing, reading, listening to music, and spending time with her friends and family. She would like to thank her friends, family, and the drama club community for being welcoming and supportive of her. She would like to thank Miss Wragg and Mr. Flaig for giving her the opportunity to be a part of the drama club and putting in the effort to make such a great show. Enjoy the show!

Running Crew
Tessa BoyerTessa is nervous but really excited to part of the crew for BNI’s ‘Little Women.’ Previously, you saw her backstage for ‘Leaving Iowa’ as a part of run crew. Outside of theater, she participates in many clubs and sports. Tennis, Soccer, Woman’s empowerment, Drama Club, and volunteers for Campus Ministry. In her free time, she likes to spend time with family, friends, and also likes to spend time by herself. She would like to thank all of her upperclassmen for getting her into Drama Club and also
her family, who have always let her be herself!

Running Crew
Sophia GallardoSophia is gonna be running on and off stage again during the BNI Theatre production of Little Women. You may have seen her taking set pieces on and off stage during Leaving Iowa. While she is still afraid to be onstage, she still finds a way to help out by being on run crew. She also was doing tennis until she got put on run crew again, so she chose crew over a new sport. In her free time, she likes to mess around with her friends and take photos. She is excited to see the final show and hopes you are too. In conclusion, you only live once, and enjoy the show.

Costume Team
Malia Jackson Malia is excited to be a part of the costume crew for BNI Theater Department’s production of Little Women. She has previously performed as an actor in Matilda as a Big Kid Ensemble in her freshman year or as Jamie in Leaving Iowa in her sophomore year. This time, Malia is flipping the script and looking on the crew side of theater. She has had an interest in the development of a character ever since she started writing stories of her own. Outside of theater, Malia is a member of both the BNI Service club and Art club. In her spare time, she likes to write story ideas, sing and listen to music, and edit funny videos. She would like to thank her parents for letting her participate in theater, Ms. Wragg for helping her to build her craft as an actor, and her friends and peers in Drama club who encourage her and have helped her along the way. Enjoy the show!
House Team
Katharine Karl Katharine is very excited to be a crew member for “Little Women.” She is part of the Run Crew and it’s her first time moving sets and being behind the scenes. She has been a part of House
Crew for the past two years and was in charge of props for Leaving Iowa. At school, she is in the Marching Band, is an altar server for Campus Ministry, and a member of the Biology Club. Katharine has been in many productions outside of school such as “High School Musical,” “School of Rock,” “The Little Mermaid,” and “Willy Wonka.” In her free time she likes to play badminton, dance, bike ride, and hang out with her friends. She would like to thank Ms
Wragg for this opportunity to be in the crew and would love to support her friends in the show.
House Team
Joaquin MartinezJoaquin Martinez is someone who loves theater and has been doing it for four years so far. This is his 6th production ever, and it is also his first time ever being crew. For all of the shows he has
been in he was always an actor, but he is excited to be behind the scenes for once. Some shows he has been in are “Xanadu,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” “The Play That Goes Wrong,” “Matilda,”
“Leaving Iowa,” and is now currently in crew for “Little Women.” He loves being in drama club, is thrilled to try out crew, and is passionate about working with the cast on anything they might need. His interests are gaming, acting, dancing, talking with friends, and overall just doing his best and enjoying life to the fullest.

Costume Team
Lusiana SotoLusiana Soto had been a part of the Drama club since her freshman year. You may have seen
her before acting on the stage as Amanda Thripp in Matilda or as Jessie in Leaving Iowa. As
much as she loves to act, this show she will be working backstage on the costumes you will
see. She is very excited to work on costumes and how they will fit the amazing actors on stage.
She would like to thank everyone for support and hopes that you enjoy the show!
Props Coordinator
Maleya UpshawMaleya is happy to be a part of crew this year. Previously, she’s been in house crew many times either selling snacks or tickets. But this time she will be gathering props for the wonderful show being put on at Bishop Noll. It’ll be fun and very special to be a part of something this big. She’d like to thank everyone for coming and supporting her friends. Enjoy :)