Radium Girls Cast

Kalista Volland, a junior this year, is casted as Grace in their debut show at FHN with the Masque Players. They have loved acting since they were little and are excited to perform with others again. After having moved from Nebraska their sophomore year, they are glad to have a community to be a part of and new friends to laugh with. With the cast and crew’s help, they’re proud to put on a show for everyone. They want to thank their mother for driving them from rehearsal and coming to the show.

Reagan Moellering is a freshman at Francis Howell North and on the cast for Radium Girls. They have loved to sing, dance, and put on a show ever since they were young and they hope to be on Broadway one day when they’re older, they’ve been in 3 other shows prior to Radium Girls. Reagan would like to thank their grandma, grandpa, mom, and dad for always pushing them to do what they love and get on stage! Reagan would also like to thank their past drama teacher Ms. Holden-Nimms for always supporting their dreams. Finally, they would like to thank Ms. Sulzner and all the cast and crew for making it possible to put on the show and make it amazing. They also really hope you enjoy the show!

Josie Jacobs-Grass is a Junior at FHN and is playing Mrs Diane Roeder in this production of Radium Girls. This is the 14th theatre production she has had the opportunity to be a part of and is very excited for this performance. She is thankful for her parents and her friends within the Masque Players for being so supportive and always willing to have fun! Josie is thankful for each and every audience member for coming to appreciate this production of Radium Girls and hopes you enjoy watching the show as much as she enjoys performing it!

Zach Smith is a junior and cast member in Radium Girls. He has been in one production before this, being in cast for The Plot Like Gravy Thickens. He would like to give a special thanks and shout out to Mark Beast, who helped him tremendously through preparation for this production. He hopes you have a great time watching his and everyone else’s performance

Matthew Oestreich is a junior at FHN and the actor of Dr. Martland and the shady lawyer Markley. This being his first show for his school, he is eager to be able to prove himself to everyone and amaze the audience with his performance. Always there with a kind word and big smile, Matthew is there to make sure that cast and audience alike are having the time of their lives. When he is not working on acting, he likes to spend time with his extremely close-knit family, watching tv shows, and spending time with any animal that flies, slithers, or walks.

Dane Geringer is a senior apart of cast in this year's play "Radium Girls". He playing Dr Von Sochocky, A Cowboy, and a local store owner. Dane has previously won the best supporting actor award for his portrayal of Lawrence Tate in "The Plot Like Gravy Thickens". He has previous acting experience as a ghoul in a haunted walkthrough attraction and worked backstage on "The Lion & Mouse Stories" and "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown". "I am excited to bring this show to all the lovely people and I thank all who help bring it to life. I hope you all enjoy!" -Dane Geringer

Piper Orzel is a senior at Francis Howell North High School. Piper is President of the drama club! She is playing the part of the Sob Sister in this production. She has been a part various productions. Some of those include; Big Fish, The Plot, Like Gravy, Thickens, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, and The Internet is Distract- Oh Look a Kitten! Piper also participates in Bella Voices Choir Outside of drama and is the NHS Historian! She hopes that you enjoy the show!

Ranger Riggs is a junior at Francis Howell North. He wants acting to be his career as he has a true passion for it, This is why he is on cast for this play. He has no prior experiences acting besides being a sheep as an extra in a 1st grade play. He would like to thank his friends and family but mainly his mom For supporting Him and His passion.

o excited to be a part of this show, especially with FHN! She’d like to thank her family for being so supportive and helping her prepare and her friends for getting her into drama in the first place and cheering her on. She is also very grateful to Sulzner for the opportunity and the other members of the drama club for being so helpful and welcoming. Vanessa’s glad you could make it tonight and hopes you enjoy the show just as much as she does.

Kylie Taliaferro is a junior at FHN and is in cast. This is Kylie’s third time being on cast with the Masque players and she hopes to do it for the next few shows. Kylie is the Drama club philanthropist and raises money for charities. Kylie is thankful for everyone who has helped her with her acting and has been with her on her journey to this point.

Peyton Woods is a senior he a north and this is her third year being part of the FHN Masque Players. She is currently the Masque Players’ historian and has enjoyed it thoroughly so far. She has previously been apart of the set crew for You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (both times), and was Debra in The Plot, Like Gravy, Thickens. She would like to thank everyone who has supported her through the process of this show and hopes that you enjoy it!

Clara Bonstead is a senior at Francis Howell North and she has been in this program for three years. She has participated in four and a half shows, including most recently, The Plot Like Gravey, Thickens, and student directed You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. She is excited to be student directing and preforming in Radium Girls this year. After high school, Clara wants to be a teacher or a famous actress, whatever happens first. Clara wants to thank her parents for supporting her in theatre, and she wants to thank Charlotte Bartels for being an amazing co-director with her. Clara hopes you enjoy the show and come to see High School Musical in the spring!

Matthias Klestinski is a freshman this year at FHN and is a part of the cast for Radium Girls. This is Matthias' first performance for high school, but this will be his Eighth show overall, and has plans to continue doing shows all throughout high school. He is thankful for his parents, and everyone a part of Radium girls for making this show possible! Matthias appreciates everyone who has decided to come watch any of our performances and hopes everyone enjoys the show!

Nigel Bailey is a junior at FHN and is on cast in Radium Girls. He plays Dr. Knef, and Berry. This is Nigel’s third year in Drama and he is an inducted thespian. Previously, he has played Linus Van Pelt in You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown. Nigel knows how busy the modern American’s schedule is and very much appreciates you taking time out to come to the show.

Charlotte Bartels is a Senior at FHN and is one of the crew heads for publicity and one of the student directors for Radium Girls. Charlotte has been a member of drama club since her Freshman year and was previously a member of the set and paint crew. She is so proud of all the drama club members and their hard work this past season, and can’t wait for everyone to see everything come together on the show nights!

Clara is also Madame Curie in this show. To read her complete Bio see her info in the character list above.

Trinity Boschert is a senior and one of the stage managers for this show. This is her fifth show as stage manager, and her seventh production that she was a part of. Some of the recent performances she was a part of was You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, and The Plot, Like Gravy, Thickens. She would like to think her mom, her family, and everyone that put their hard work into this production. She hopes everyone reading this enjoys the show, and that they have a good night!

Ian Pierce is a senior and one of the stage managers in this show. He has been doing drama for 5 years now. He also participates in Journalism, NHS, Mentors, Student Council, and Choir. He hopes you enjoy the show and all the work that has been put into this preformance.

Addyson Akerman is a Junior at FHN and is the crew head for props and running crew. This is Addyson’s second year in drama, and first year as props head. This is her third show with the Masque Players, after “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown!” And “The Plot Like Gravy, Thickens”. She’s proud to be apart of this wonderful show, and she thanks you for being here tonight. She wants to give special thanks to her wonderful crew, they are more creative and inspiring then she could ever imagine.

Robert Otte is in the 12th grade, and is apart of set crew and Robert is one of the running crew managers. Robert thanks all of his friends in the cast and crew for helping make the set and their encouraging word said to him and Mrs. Sulzner for giving him such an important role in the production. Including This play Robert has been apart of the production of three plays/musicals.Robert sincerely hopes you enjoy watch the play that cast and crew put so much effort into.