Emily Agnello (Director + Technical Director) is excited for Once on This Island to be her first production within the directing role. Emily has been involved with theatre for the last thirteen years having worked as a stagehand, actor, light and sound board operator, assistant stage manager, and scenic painter. While a student at King’s College, she was a part of twelve productions including, King Lear, Ragtime, The Drowsy Chaperone, A Year with Frog and Toad, Hamlet, and many more. She was also a part of Gaslight Theatre’s production of Romeo and Juliet for the Scranton Fringe Festival in 2022. When not at rehearsal or technical designing, Emily can be found in her Millville classroom teaching middle school social studies. She hopes that you have as much fun watching Once On This Island as she has had watching these actors bloom into their roles.

Brianna Lingafelt has returned to Millville’s drama department as a co-director of Once On This Island. During high school, she was an ensemble member in Guys and Dolls, Grease and the Addams Family. While she loved being a part of the action on stage as a student, Brianna has enjoyed helping as an advisor with anything from choreography to set design, props, costumes and more! Brianna, often called “Señorita” by the students, would like to thank the cast and crew for their hard work and the fun memories made during rehearsal. She also wants to shout-out her co-advisors, Chelsea Rosenberger and Emily Agnello, for their support and contributions to the show. Finally, she wants to thank you all for coming and hopes you enjoy the students’ performance!

Ms. Chelsea Rosenberger has been a part of many musicals in high school, in college, and as a professional musician either on the stage, in the pit, or helping behind the scenes! She has thoroughly enjoyed working with these students, seeing them come out of their shells through music and song! Sit back, relax, and let the island music take you through the story of Ti Moune!

Hunter Lingafelt (Stage Manager) is a senior assisting in his third musical. He last assisted in Little Women. In Once on This Island, Hunter is a stage manager and light designer. Additionally, he helps operate the light and sound boards. Hunter has been involved with the National Honor Society, Students Against Destructive Decisions, Prom Committee, and Class Officers. Hunter plans on attending college for a degree in forensic science and chemistry. He would like to thank you for attending the show and he hopes you enjoy the performance!

Melody Noss (Stage Manager) is a senior assisting in her first musical. In Once on This Island, Melody assists as a Stage Manager. Melody has been involved with Choir, Students Against Destructive Decisions, Prom Committee, Yearbook, and Girl’s Basketball as a Manager. Melody plans on attending the English major program at her future university. She would like to thank you for attending the show and she hopes you enjoy the performance!

Abby is a senior assisting in their third musical. They were last seen in Annie (canceled) and Little Women. In Once on This Island, Abby is assisting as stage crew. Abby has been involved with the student council. Abby plans on attending Bloomsburg university in the fall of 2024. There, they plan on majoring in biomedical. Abby would like to thank you for attending the show and hopes you enjoy the performance!

Lillian Bardo (Stage Crew) is an 8th grader assisting in her first musical. In Once on This Island, Lillian is assisting with the stage crew. Lillian has been involved with the middle school student council. Lillian would like to thank you for attending the show and she hopes you enjoy the performance!

Chloe Benedict (Stage Crew) is a freshman assisting in her second musical. She was last seen in Little Women as the knight and as stage crew. In Once on This Island, Chloe works within the stage crew. Chloe has been involved with softball, Sr. High Choir, and NJHS. Chloe would like to thank you for attending the show and she hopes you enjoy the performance!