Aanya Mahat is in 7th grade at Challenge to Excellence. She’s in the tech crew for Newsies, Jr. This is her second year helping out for the play. Aanya’s all-time favorite musical is Wicked: For Good, along with Wicked! When she isn't moving around props for the play, Aanya loves to listen to music (her favorite artists are Hannah Bahng and Stray Kids). She also likes to swim, write stories, and draw. Aanya has a dog named Atlas. She cannot wait for the shows and hopes you enjoy them!

Antonio is once again excited to be joining the Newsie production and participate in C2E’s drama program. Antonio first appeared on stage as the Steward in Into the Woods Jr. Antonio subsequently transitioned into a production role and this will be his second year supporting the production team with lighting up the show.

Castor is in 8th grade at Challenge to Excellence. This year will be his second year on the tech crew, working mics. Castor plays violin in the advanced orchestra. His favorite thing is playing with his cats at home, and he thanks his family and friends for their encouragement and love!

Chhavi is a fellow 6th grader from Mr.Doell’s homeroom. She loves to volunteer whenever possible, and especially loves to do anything in the theatre or performing arts background! Chhavi would also like to thank her family for letting her be in the tech crew, and her friends for all the support!

Jahnavi is in 7th grade at Challenge to Excellence. This is her 2nd year in Tech Crew and she does things backstage with props, she likes helping around with the Newsies Jr. play! In her free time, she likes to play badminton. Her favorite song artists are enyphen, laufey and beabadobee. She likes to watch deathnote and jujusu kaisen (or anime in general)

Jasmine is currently in 7th grade. Jasmine is the backstage Assistant Manager. This is her 2nd year participating in the school play or tech crew, in 5th grade Jasmine played several roles in the Finding Nemo Jr. play. When she is not involved in the play, she loves to dance, draw, play the piano, basketball and cross country. Jasmine also loves to spend time with her friend and family. Jasmine would also like to thank her mom and dad for all the unconditional support that they provide on a daily basis.

Leo is in 6th grade. This is his first play.