Artist Retreat Technical Staff

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Technical Director/Stage Manager
Kimly Hong
Kimly is a senior and has previously worked on The Heart of Robin Hood, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Macbeth, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Fantastic Mr. Fox, and Little Women. In her free time, Kimly enjoys hanging out with her friends, thrifting, listening to music, and of course, building the set. She is excited to work on her 7th production at BHS and is thankful for all of the opportunities she has been given. She would like to thank her parents, her friends, and Conn for their support and their patience throughout all of this.
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Assistant Director
Amelia Sallach
Amelia is a Junior and this is her fourth time being involved in a production at Burrell High School. She has previously been cast Donalbain (Macbeth), worked as a Stage Manager (FMF), Dramaturg (Little Women), and now an Assistant Director. She is a member of NHS, involved in the Reading Team, Gardening Club, and loves to write creatively. Amelia is excited for the next productions and opportunities it will bring. She would like to thank her parents and Katie Armstrong for driving her to and from the school.
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Deck Stage Manager
Abigail Siwak
Abby is a senior and has worked on the productions of The Heart of Robin Hood, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Macbeth, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Fantastic Mr. Fox, and Little Women. Abby participates on the Tennis Team, FBLA, and Interact. She likes to thrift shop and hang out with her friends in her free time. She would like to thank her family and friends for putting up with her!! :)
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Deck Stage Manager
Samantha Bibza
Samantha Bibza is a junior and is a stage manager for Artist Retreat. She has previously acted in Little Women and Fantastic Mr. Fox. Samantha participates in color guard for the marching band, concert choir, and concert band. In her free time, she enjoys playing with her dog. Samantha is excited to continue to be a stage manager in the upcoming productions. She would like to thank all of her friends and family for their support.
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Production Stage Manager
Emily Roos
Emily Roos is a sophomore and this will be her first time cuing an entire show. She asisted with Little Women last year. Emily is also in marching band and choir. She likes to play video games, bake, and knit. She would like to thank her mom, dad, and the rest of her family.
Assistant Stage Manager
Sydney Sanchez
Sydney Sanchez is a junior and excited to be part of her third Burrell High School Theatre Company production. She has worked as a member of the set crew for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and Little Women, as well as assisting with hair and makeup for Little Women. Sydney is an active member of the Burrell High School Marching Band as audio engineer for the front ensemble. She would like to thank her friends and family for their endless support and love.
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Assistant Stage Manager
Kathryn Pahlman
Katie is a freshman. She’s currently training as a stage manager for “Artist Retreat”. Previously she had been an actress in musicals at the middle school. Katie participates in the color guard for the marching band and choir. Katie is ecstatic to be a stage manager in the future and would like to thank her friends and parents for supporting her in everything she does.
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Sound Technician/Projections Designer*
Ian Campbell
Ian is a Senior and this is his 7th production at BHS. He ran Projections for The Heart of Robin Hood, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, and Macbeth. He was on the Sound Crew for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. He was on Sound Crew and Projections for Fantastic Mr. Fox, and was on the Sound Crew, Projections, and was the Live Stream Technician for Little Women. Ian is part of the concert, jazz, and marching bands at BHS, and is also a member of the Burrell Chapter of the National Honors Society. He would like to thank his Mom and Dad for their support.
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Associate Costume Designer
Bella Seidel
Bella Seidel is a junior at BHS, and is very eager to be a part of her second Burrell High School Theatre Company production. She has previously appeared in BHS's production of Macbeth as Witch #3 during her freshman year. Bella is a member of BHS's Girls' Tennis Team and Girls' Track & Field Team, as well as partaking in Student Government, National Honors Society, FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), Reading Railroad, and of course Drama Club. In her spare time, Bella enjoys painting, sewing, and spending quality time with her friends and family, whom she'd like to thank for their support.
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Lightboard Operator/Electrician*
Meadow Wlodarczyk
Meadow Wlodarczyk is a sophomore member of the BHS drama club and this will be her 3rd production working on lights. She previously helped with lighting in The Fantastic Mr. Fox and Little Women. She is also apart of the soccer and track team. She would like to thank her chauffeurs for their support(A.K.A. mom and dad).
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Hair and Make up*
Kate Leiner
Kate is a senior and has done make-up for The Heart of Robin Hood, The Mystery Edwin Drood, Macbeth, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Fantastic Mr. Fox, and Little Women. She participates in Tennis, Interact, and NHS. She enjoys spending time with her friends and loves thrifting. She would like to thank her friends and family for supporting her.
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Scenic Artist/Set Crew
Madison Leight
Madison is a sophomore and a set crew scenery artist for the musicals. She is excited to be a part of set crew this years and the following years to come. Maddy would like to thank her friends and family for supporting her throughout her adventures.
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Scenic Artist/Set Crew
Bethany Manchini
Bethany Manchini is a sophomore member of the set crew. She has worked on the set of Little Women last year and worked on the sets of Seussical and Into the Woods during middle school. Bethany is the voice of the band for the Burrell Buccaneer Marching Band. In her free time, she enjoys painting. She would like to thank her family for the endless amounts of love and support during her high school career.
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Graphic Design*
Jesse Wheeler
Jesse is a senior and is very excited for his 5th production at BHS. He has preformed in The Mystery Of Edwin Drood as well as helping backstage with all the other plays and musicals. He additionally participates in Chorus, Show Choir, Track and Feild, Band, Color Guard, Readnig Team, Reading Railroad, LGBTQ+ cclub, Garden Club, and Art cclub. Jesse enjoys singing and performing, palying guitar, creating art, and has loved all of his time in Drama Club over the last 5 years. He plans to study Art Education next year in college to continue his passion in Art. Jesse would also like to thank all of his friends and family for helping and supporting him as well as everyone else involved in drama for helping to create wonderful experiences and performances.
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Set Crew
Genevieve Henderson
Gen is a senior and has previously acted in The Fantastic Mr. Fox and Little Women. Through BHS, she also participates in Varsity Volleyball, Choir, Student Government, ASL Club, and FBLA. Following high school, Gen plans to continue her education at a 4 year institution to study Cybersecurity. She plans to continue acting into the musical next semester, and is greatful for all of the memories and friendships formed so far in her drama experience!
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Set Crew
Hannah Leatherwood
Hannah is a freshman and a set crew member working on the set for the Fall Play. She also helped in set crew for the middle school in eighth grade.
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Set Crew
Brianna Fields
Brianna is a freshman and participates in set crew for Artist Retreat. This is her first year working on set crew. She also participates in the Track and Fields team. In her free time she likes to shop and eat. She is excited to help with set crew in the future.
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Set Crew
Gillian Glogowski
Gillian is a junior helping out on set for the 5th time. She has worked on Macbeth, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Fantastic Mr. Fox, and Little Women. Gillian likes to draw, write, and play video games in her free time and she is excited for more shows at BHS. Gillian would like to thank her family and friends for being very supportive in her life.
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Set Crew
Leah Troiano
Leah is a freshman and this is her first play at Burrell High School. Leah also participates in Reading Railroad and Track. In her free time she likes to travel, garden, and practice ballet. She would like to thank her family, especially her sister Kaylin, for all of their endless support and inspiration.
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Set Crew
Mikayla Gorsuch
Mikayla is a freshman and currently working as set crew for Artist's Retreat. She played Cinderella's mother and Step-mother in the musical, Into the Woods in middle school and I played Katherine from the Newsies in our Cabaret performance, Dear 2021 in my 8th grade year. She participates in Choir and Drama Club.
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Hair/Make up
Karen Rushnock
Karen rushnock previously worked on mystery of edwin drood and heart of robin hood. likes to work in the cosmetology field and participates in colorguard. she would like to thank her parents and siblings for constant support with everything she’s done/accomplished.
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Sound Technician
Alexander Platt
Alex Platt is a Sophomore and is assisting in sound tech. He has some experience with recording software with recording instruments. He participates in Band, Marching Band, track, and Cross Country. In his free time he enjoys playing bass and clarinet. He also enjoys running long distances in my free time out of track and cross country season. He would like to further expand my knowledge with sound equipment this year while working in sound tech.

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