All Shook Up Cast

Annika Harris Grade 11 (Natalie)
Annika Harris is a junior, and is participating in her second musical at Buena High School. She finds joy in all things music and has fun working in such an encouraging atmosphere. She hopes you enjoy this incredible show that all cast and crew worked together to put on.
Adam Karluk Grade 12 (Chad)
Adam Karluk is a 3rd year acting student at Buena. He’s been in 6 shows at Buena and is so grateful to play the Rockin’ Rollin’ Roustabout. He hopes this show leaves you all shook UP! Come on everybody and clap your hands real loud!
Willie Wagner Grade 11 (Jim Haller)
Willie has been singing his whole life and is ecstatic to be on the Buena stage.
Tegan Farnsworth Grade 10 (Sylvia)
Tegan Farnsworth plays Sylvia in All Shook Up. This is her first ever musical. When she’s not in school, she enjoys drawing and listening to music. Her favorite subject in school is choir. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Kathryne Asenas Grade 11 (Lorraine)
This is Kathryne’s 6th show at Buena, but her second acting. She’s really excited to be here and hopes you are as well. She wants to shout out the directors and crew for all their hard work. Much love to everyone!
Carter Armstrong Grade 12 (Dean Hyde)
This show marks the 3rd and very last production for Carter Armstrong at Buena. He is so glad he got to experience this grand musical with his best friends, and he would like to send special thanks to his Mom and his big sister, Gwen, as well as his best friends Elijah and Adam. He hopes you enjoy this amazing show.
Elijah Eckert Grade 12 (Dennis)
This is Elijah’s second and last production here at Buena. He would like to thank his family and, most importantly, his girlfriend Jazzmen for staying by his side the whole time. He is very grateful for the opportunity to play Dennis and hopes you enjoy the show.
Nairi Nahabedian Grade 10 (Miss Sandra)
Nairi Nahabedian plays Miss Sandra in All Shook Up. Nairi is a sophomore and this is her 4th production at Buena High School. She is grateful for the opportunity to play such a wonderful role, and she hopes you enjoy it.
Lily Beck Grade 9 (Mayor Matilda Hyde)
Lily is overjoyed to be in her very first Buena High School musical, since her passion for theater came from these kinds of productions. She would like to thank her sister and her parents for their endless support, and, of course, you! She’s beyond thrilled for you to see the fruits of this year’s labors.
Taban Zell Grade 12 (Sheriff Earl)
Taban Zell is a senior who, after much encouragement from his family, is ready to take his first steps in the realm of musicals. He is grateful for everyone who has supported him in his endeavors.
David Cervantes Grade 9 (Ensemble)
Daniel Cervantes is doing his first ever musical. He’s only a townsperson but he’ll try for a bigger part next year.
Audrey Cunningham Grade 12 (Ensemble)
This is Audrey’s 3rd and last show at Buena. She hopes you’ll enjoy this musical, and have a great time seeing everyone good around. She loves you all and thanks you for this opportunity! XOXO
Chase Dykeman Grade 10 (Ensemble)
Chase has been participating in theater for years, and would love to thank his fellow castmates for such a great show. He also wants to give a special thanks to KRod, who has been an amazing director and a great teacher. Lastly, he thanks his astonishing family and friends.
Brynleigh Elliot Grade 10 (Ensemble)
11 year Girl Scout, basketball and flag football player in her first year in the Buena High School drama club program. She has sung in Heidi House’s show choir for 5 years, and can’t wait to do more productions in the future.
Breena Elliot Grade 9 (Ensemble)
Breena is a good kid that hasn’t done the theater in a long time. They have been a Girl Scout for more than 10 years and love being apart of projects that make people happy. they are a freshman that cares a bit too much for the arts and love sewing.They enjoy making objects in their free time and watching movies. They have enjoyed every second being apart of this show with cherished old and new friends.
Jack Fredricks Grade 10 (Ensemble)
This is Jack’s sixth play in total, and fourth at Buena. They are excited to be in another play with so many great actors, and very grateful to be a part of KRod’s last show.
Aubrey Gonzalez Grade 10 (Ensemble)
Aubrey is very excited to have another opportunity to be a part of Buena’s theater program, where she played Hippolyta and Peaseblossom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. She has been in quite a few musicals before, but this is her first one since 6th grade, and she is grateful to be a part of this show.
Michael Harter Grade 10 (Ensemble)
Ever since Michael was a young’un, Michael acted. The obsession started at 4 when the local church hosted an acting event, which Michael absolutely crushed. Main contributor to his success was his mother and grandmother.
Luna Hrdina-Rivera Grade 11 (Ensemble)
This is Luna’s fourth show at Buena and they’re very happy to be a part of this show. More importantly, Luna is so incredibly thankful for the love, support, and everything KRod has taught them within the last few years.
Griffin Levi Grade 12 (Ensemble)
Griffin's most recent performance was in the role of Puck, in A Midsummer Night's Dream with Buena High School Theatre. He is also involved in the Improv Troupe at Buena, the school yearbook and the Tennis Team.
Jasper McAdam Grade 9 (Ensemble)
This is Jasper’s second show at Buena, and their first musical. They would like to thank Ro, their parents, and their cat. They are excited about this musical and wish to tell you: “Enjoy this show! You will enjoy this show.”
George Meier Grade 10 (Ensemble)
Oh boy, here we go again! It’s George! Didn’t you miss him? This is George’s 3rd show at Buena… he thinks. George can’t read very well, dear audience. Anyways, George hopes you enjoy the show, and now sit back, relax, and do the thing.
Koi Mercado Grade 11 (Ensemble)
This is Koi’s third musical at Buena High School, and she is very excited to be in this wonder of a production - All Shook Up. She is so proud of her fellow castmates, and can’t wait for them to show off.
Ro Merenda Grade 9 (Ensemble)
Rosetta is in 9th grade and this is their first ever musical and second ever show. They are extremely excited to have the chance to perform in a musical and they want to thank their parents for supporting them in theater, and thank Krod for being an incredible director.
Natalyn Myers Grade 11 (Ensemble)
This is Natalyn’s 4th production at Buena High School. She is super excited for All Shook Up, and she hopes you enjoy the show!
Avery Peña Grade 9 (Ensemble)
This is Avery’s first production. She wants to thank her family and friends for supporting her. She also wants to thank her castmates for immediately making her feel welcome. She hopes you enjoy the amazing show that has been put together.
Sullivan Small Grade 10 (Ensemble)
Sully has always loved acting, and he likes to think he’s pretty good at it, and as his first musical he is just dipping his toes in the water.
Aiva Vasquez Grade 10 (Ensemble)
Aiva is in 10th grade. This is her second show here at Buena. Aiva is very happy she gets to be a part of something like this again. She loves singing and dancing, but has never done so in front of an audience. She wants to give a special thanks to her family for all the endless support. Enjoy the show!
Solana Warren Grade 11 (Ensemble)
This is Solana’s fourth production at Buena. She’s been in the last 3 fall plays, but this is her first time participating in a BHS Spring musical. She is so honored to get to be a part of such a wonderful show with a delightfully talented cast. She would like to give a special thank you to KRod, who has made every show fantastic in her career as director, teacher, and friend.
Megan Webb Grade 11 (Ensemble)
Megan is very excited for you all to see All Shook Up! This is her junior year and sixth Buena production. She absolutely loves singing and dancing, and is so glad to be in this show! Let’s get All Shook Up!
Brennan Weisenberger Grade 11 (Ensemble)
Brennan is a Junior at Buena, and this is her second musical ever. She’s very excited, as she finds ensemble fun, and she enjoys the elements of the show very much. She hopes you love the show!