Honk! Cast

Ensemble/Goose/Frog (Josie Archer)
Josie has been doing theatre for 8 years. She has performed with Hartland Drama Club on two other occasions and is so happy to be part of HONK! She did not think she would ever call herself a farm animal.
Ensemble/Goose/Frog (Annabelle Barber)
Annabelle Barber is a Senior at Hartland High School and this is her first year joining Hartland Drama Club. Annabelle spends most of her time running and hanging out with her friends. She is so excited to be in her first musical as a member of the ensemble.
Ensemble (Bridget Bills)
Bridget is a junior this year and this is her second play. She's happy to be back on the stage again and perform for an audience.
Blizzard Soloist/Ensemble (Teddy Borsodi)
Teddy is excited to be participating in this year’s spring musical! They’ve previously worked with House Crew and Hair and Makeup Crew. This is Teddy’s first time performing in a musical.
Jay Bird/Goose/Frog (Laurel Comiskey)
This is Laurel’s second show with the Hartland Drama Club, after playing Abby Wells in Murder on the 518! She is involved in the Hartland Band program as well. She is so excited to continue her involvement in both Band and Drama Club!
Ensemble, Goose, Frog (Kate Darrow)
This is Kate’s first show on stage with Hartland Drama Club. Kate has been on the Props Crew for past shows and has preformed in many plays as a young actor. Kate is also a member of the Varsity Pom team, Marching Band, and Winterguard.
Downy, Goose, Frog, Asst. Student Director (Sienna Dietze)
Sienna is delighted to be a tap-dancing duckling in her 12th production, and to be involved with the Student Production Staff! She would like to thank everyone on stage and behind the scenes for their hard work and dedication. Enjoy the show!
Turkey, Father Swan, Goose, Frog (Preston Dixon)
Preston never thought he would be a Turkey....but welp, here we are :)
Ensemble (Cierra Dunham)
Cierra is a senior and this is her first year in drama club but her second show. She was in house crew for Murder on the 518 and for this show she decided to audition for Ensemble since she loves choir and loves to sing. She's excited for the show.
Ensemble/Swan Dancer (JC Dusseau)
This is Jc’s second show with Hartland High School Drama Club and his first musical. This is also his first time on stage and he is so excited to work with the amazing cast and crew and to help make this amazing story come to life.
Ensemble (Allison Ehlfeldt)
Allison is excited to be doing a musical again, although she had a lot of fun last fall playing the role of Lauren Maloney in Murder on the 518. She's excited to help tell this story and sing and dance on a stage once more.
Maureen, Barnacles, Frog, Student Director (Sidney Furge)
This is Sidney's 8th (and final) production with Hartland Drama Club and 22nd overall. She is grateful for all the opportunities the club has given her, including growing as an actor and working with Mr. Usher as Student Director. She has loved working with everyone on this show and hopes you enjoy it!
Ensemble/Snow Dancer (Aubrey Glowacki)
This is Aubrey’s third show with the Hartland Drama Club! Aubrey would like to thank her friends, and family for their constant support. She would also like to thank Mr Usher, and the entire club for all of their hard work to tell the story of Honk!
Ensemble (Gemma Jaworski)
This is Gemma's debut performance on stage. She is thrilled to share this experience with her fellow castmates. Nobody could make a better barnyard no matter how hard they tried.
Dot/Ensemble/Frog (Makenna Kern)
Makenna has come a long way since her debut as Gagging Sunflower #2/Featured Rock in Shrek the Musical eight years ago. Since then, she's had many roles including Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird and Veruca in Willy Wonka. She also loves track and cross country.
Ensemble (Malia Klumpp)
This is Malia's third show with Hartland drama club and their second time on Marketing Crew. They are very excited to be back on stage and would like to thank their friends and family for their support.
Penny/Ensemble (Ruby Landacre)
Ruby is so excited for her 3rd production with Hartland HS! She can't wait to play the role of Penny. Ruby is also involved with Varsity Pom, Dance and Color guard. She is grateful for the amazing drama program and all it has taught her already!
Ensemble/Goose/ Frog/Swan Dancer (Avery Lesnek)
Avery loves being on stage with such amazing people, she is so thankful for Mr. Usher for never giving up on her and giving her the chance to be something great. She is so proud of all the hard work everyone has done to make this show the best!
Fluff/Goose/Frog (Alayna Miller)
Alayna has performed in three other productions with the Hartland Drama Club and is so excited to do many more. Alayna has also done multiple productions with Encore Youth Theater. She’s grateful to her parents and peers for this opportunity.
Ensemble/Blizard Dancer (Alexis Mosher)
This is Alexis' second show with Hartland Drama Club and first show performing. Aside from Drama Club, Alexis loves to ski, skateboard, draw, write, dance, and spend time with friends. She is looking forward to performing for the first time in over a year.
Drake (Travis Palmer)
This is Travis’ 4th & final show with the Hartland Drama Club. He is thrilled to be playing Drake, and is so excited to serve as Co-Head of Hair & Makeup crew one final time. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Bullfrog/Goose/Frog (Tommy Persons)
Tommy is excited to be in his 17th show and first high school musical. When not acting, he likes to participate in band and choir, woodworking, wargaming, and reading. He'd like to thank his entire family for their support, as well as his friends.
Rooster/Ensemble (Therin Preiss)
Therin is an aspiring actor who wishes to one day make it a full time career. He has been in numerous plays and musicals, including The Lion King, Into the Woods, and, at the high school, Murder on the 518.
Pinkfoot/Ensemble/Frog (Christian Primm)
Christian is so excited to be on stage, this is his first show ever! He has enjoyed working with everyone who was a part of this production. He had a blast putting this story together. Christian is so excited to share the story of HONK with everyone!
Cat (Carmen Pushman)
This is Carmen’s 2nd in person production at the high school and 56th show! She has been on the stage since the age of 5 and has a burning bright passion for theater! This show has been so much fun to be a part of and she can’t wait for the next show!
Ugly (David Samson)
David is so excited to bring this wonderful show to life. He thanks his family and friends for their continuous support. He wants to thank Mr Usher, Ms Shepherd, Mrs Letovsky and Mary Jo Del Vero for their encouragement and guidance. Enjoy the show!
Beaky/Goose/Frog (Jadyn Savage)
Jadyn is new to Hartland Drama club but previously was involved in 2 musical productions. She is excited to be on the HHS stage for the first time, and is thankful for the opportunity. She would like to thank her family and friends for all their support.
Greylag/Ensemble/Frog (Skye Schlueter)
Skye Schlueter is very excited to be in this performance of HONK! and ecstatic about playing the very fun role of Greylag! When he's not onstage, Skye plays in the Hartland High jazz band, takes tap classes, and plays video games with his brothers.
Ensemble (Brielle Shortt)
This is Brielle’s second play with the Drama Club and first musical.
Ensemble (Felix Sleeman)
Though a Freshman, Felix is not new to HHS Drama Club. He acted as a junior member in "Music Man" and was in "Fiddler" prior to COVID. Before that, he had ensemble and main parts in four other youth plays. He loves working with HHS Drama Club!
Lowbutt/Goose/Frog (Annah Stang)
This is Annah’s 8th and final show at Hartland High School. She is honored to have the opportunity to act opposite such kind and talented students. She’d like to thank Mr. Usher for making the auditorium a safe and encouraging place to grow.
Ensemble/Swan Dancer (John Stover)
This is John, he’s a Senior, he’s in the high school band. Honk! is his first time performing with the HHS drama club. He was part of the cast of Fiddler On The Roof in 2020 before it got shut down and is very excited to perform now in 2022!
Ida (Makenna Usher)
Makenna is excited be on stage, working with her father again; the last time being Annie in 2010. This is her 11th play, and her first at Hartland. She dances at Maria's School of Dance, is a drum major of the marching band, and is in Chamber Choir.
Henrietta/Ensemble (Lauren Wilhelm)
Lauren is thrilled to be a part of HONK! She's a senior this year, and has made countless memories with cast/crew members. Lauren thanks God, family, friends, and Mr. Usher for supporting her throughout this high school journey. Enjoy the show!!
Billy/Goose/Frog (Jimmie Wirt)
Jimmie is so excited to be a part of this musical! He's been performing since 2016 in Pinckney and Hartland. He dances at Glenns School of Dance in Howell, and plays clairnet in band. He's hopes everyone enjoys the show!
Queenie/Ensemble (Sarah Wright)
This is Sarah's 6th show with HHS Drama and 10th show overall. She is so grateful to be involved with Honk this year and loved getting to show her comedic side in the flamboyant role of Queenie! She thanks Ms. Shepard and her parents for their support!