Stephanie Winters is the Theater teacher and Production Director here at Heritage Middle School. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Texas, doubling her major in Art and Performance. With a minor in lighting design and stage management, Stephanie has been able to work in many positions in theaters across the United States. She received her MFA in the Humanities from the University of Dallas with a focus on Ancient World and Classical Theater. Stephanie has worked in Shakespeare festivals across the United States, taken classes, directed and performed at The Globe Theater in London and the Royal Shakespeare Company in Warwickshire, England. She is a lifetime member of the International Thespian Society, a member of TETA, USITT, SAG and the Tennessee Arts Academy. She is most proud of her two children: her daughter is graduating Vanderbilt University in May with a double major in Politics and Psychology with a minor in Law and Society and her son is completing his freshman year at DePaul University in Chicago majoring in film. Her children inspire her daily as well as her husband of 24 years who not only watches every show but supports the show in any way that he can. This is her 18th year teaching and mostly enjoys watching kids learn how to express themselves through the arts and introducing them to the magic world of theater.

Raymond Meza is the choir teacher here at Heritage Middle School and is currently in his third year of teaching, and loving it! He currently lives in Columbia with his lovely wife, Tristen, and his awesome dog, Emmett. He recently graduated from MTSU with a Bachelor's Degree in Vocal Performance. Raymond also serves as the Equipment Chair for the Tennessee Music Educators Association. He has played many roles such as Jean Valjean in Les Miserable, John Truit in Meet Me in St. Louis, and Albert Peterson in Bye Bye Birdie. He has also been the music director for Little Shop of Horrors, Wizard of Oz and directed Into the Woods. Raymond is so excited to have an opportunity to work with all of these wonderful, fantastic students!

Kavya Patmor is in 7th grade and is the Stage Manager of the show. She has also worked on The Brothers Grimm, The Wizard of Oz, and Noses Off. In her spare time, she likes to perform dance. Kavya would like to thank Ms. Winters for giving her a chance to be on the leadership crew.

Madelyn is in the 7th grade and is the Technical Supervisor for Beetlejuice. When she’s not helping out with the shows, she loves hanging out with her family and playing soccer. Madelyn has also worked behind the scenes on other shows: Wizard of Oz and Finding Nemo. Madelyn is thankful for her parents because they always support her. She enjoys being part of the team.

Landry Story is an 8th grader and is the Assistant Director for Beetlejuice.He has been in a lot of shows in school and out of school like The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Wizard of Oz,and Annie. His interests are in video and taking pictures. He is involved in golf, The Buzz and choir. He would like to thank his mom, dad, brother and his friends.

Haley is a sophomore at Indy theater and we have been so proud to have her return to HMS to choreograph. She has choreographed our last three musicals and is immensely talented. We are blessed to have her.

Riley is a sophomore in Summit Theater and we are so lucky to have her come out and choreograph for us. She has choreographed out past two musicals and added so much to our show. We couldn't do it without her.

James Crawford is in 7th grade and is the Sound Technician. This is James 2nd show. He also worked on Noses Off. In his free time he loves to play with his dog outside. He would like to thank his family for their constant support through this show.

Kendal Addison is in 7th grade and is the Co-Assistant Stage Manager for the Leadership Crew. Other shows she has worked on are The Wizard of Oz and Noses Off. Kendal loves to do anything that involves art and is in choir. She thanks her family and friends for always being there and helping her through everything.

Mollie Gerstenfeld is in the 6th grade and is the Co-Assistant Stage Manager role for the show. Her other interests include club volleyball, karate, and art. She would like to thank her dad because she almost didn't submit her forms and he convinced her to go for the position.

Charlotte Grant is in the 7th grade and in the stage crew. She was a greeter in both the play and musical last year, and leadership crew in Noses Off and is now running projections. She loves to bake and hang out with friends. She wants to thank her family and friends, and Ms. Winters for giving her the opportunity to work on the show.

Tristen Brinkmeier is in the 8th grade and is working on the stage crew. When not in school or working crew, Tristen does martial arts. This is Tristen’s first theater performance to work on. He would like to thank his family, theater teacher, and friends who all supported him in going into theater.

Greyson Cardwell is in the 8th grade and is part of the stage crew. He has not previously worked on any other shows. He likes to draw and has many other hobbies. He would like to thank Ms. Winters for letting him participate in the crew and help with the show.

Asher Fey is in 8th grade and is in the stage crew. When not in the musical, he plays instruments in the band and plays games at home. Asher has been in two plays before: The Game of Tiaras and The Brothers Grimm. He would like to thank his parents for letting him be in the musical and Ms. Winters for allowing him to join.

Mariana Cota is in the 7th grade and on the stage crew. This is her first show. She is also in soccer, band, and choir. She would like to thank her parents, teachers and friends for this experience.

Madeline McCarver is in 7th grade and is on the stage crew. This is her first show and she's very excited to be a part of it. She loves all things artistic from sewing, to drawing, to writing, and more. Madeline would like to thank her family and friends for encouraging to give this a shot and to not be afraid of making mistakes.

Isabella West is an 8th grader and working on the stage crew. You might've seen her in the play Noses Off. She loves cheese rolling and listening to Tyler the Creator on repeat. She thanks her dog, Bear, for always being a good boy, her parents, Lourdes and Joshua, for always believing in her, and Ms. Winters for allowing her to have the theater experience.

Keaira Gallagher is in the 7th grade and on the stage crew. She likes to sing and play tennis. She would like to thank her mom, dad, and sister for all that they have done.

Jaslyn Reyes is in 8th grade and is part of the stage crew. This is the very first show she has ever taken part in and she really enjoys it. She has taken advanced art classes all 3 years of middle school and has gotten a few of her art pieces in an art gallery. She is also in Choir and VOX. She has gotten many singing opportunities and loves it. She would like to thank her parents and Mr. Meza for always being there for her and always being so supportive of all she does.

Marina McDevitt is a 7th grader and on the stage crew for Beetlejuice. She loves music and has a loathing for vegetables. She does martial arts, dance, singing and more. She would like to thank her close friends Morgan, Namrata and Maddy.

Namrata Jachak is in 7th grade and in the stage crew. When out of school, Namrata goes to her dance class and plays with her friends. A previous play that Namrata has participated in was Annie as a makeup artist. Namrata likes dancing and playing badminton as her hobby. She is involved in the Heritage Middle School dance team. Namrata would like to thank her parents for always supporting her passion and being there for transportation whenever she needed for rehearsals.

Morgan Junious is in 7th grade and is in the stage crew for Beetlejuice. When she is not in stage crew, she likes to play softball and watch TikToks. Beetlejuice is Morgan's first show and is excited for what will come. She would like to thank her mom for letting her join. She would also like to thank Marina and Namrata for being there with her during the show.

Riley Ramza is in 7th grade, and is part of the house crew. This is her first show and is very excited to be part of it. In her free time, she likes to draw and likes hanging out with her dog, Ariya. She would like to thank her parents, and her sister for supporting her along this process, and Ms. Winters for everything.

Brooklyn Ramza is in 8th grade and is in the greeters crew for Beetlejuice. This is her first show that she has participated in. Some of her other interests are baking, singing, and playing the flute. She is involved in the band and choir. She would like to thank her family, Ms. Winters, and Mr. Meza for this experience.

Madison Garrigus is in the 6th grade and is on the house crew. She would like to thank her friends who influenced her to try out for the crew on Beetlejuice and Ms. Winters also because she loves her and she is so sweet.

Makenna is an Indy freshman who is willing to give up her free time to come help on the HMS shows. She is a strong influence backstage and helps to control the madness. She also helps with mics and anything else that we can get her to do. We are so lucky to have her come help us.