Sahuaro Advanced Theatre Presents: The Election by Don Zolidis Cast

Hailey Shryock plays Christy Martin in The Election. This is her second year in Theatre and her fourth ever role in a play. She was previously seen as the heroine Helena in The Dream, the villainess Abigail Williams in Sahuaro’s production of The Crucible, and the lovely Lady Katherine in You’ve Ruined a Perfectly Good Mystery! Hailey is in her Senior year at Sahuaro Highschool and is very excited to be finishing her final year off with a bang! While Hailey does not have an extensive background in theatre, she was raised on stage in the form of dance recitals, band concerts, and magic shows. Hailey has been a competitive dancer since the age of 4; her favorite styles are, of course, musical theatre and Broadway tap. She is Drum Major of the Sahuaro Highschool marching band and has been playing the flute since elementary school. Hailey’s parents are also performers in the art of illusion; they are professional magicians and have traveled the world performing magic shows for large audiences. Whenever they put on a magic show in town, they even let Hailey contribute as a magician’s assistant. She can’t wait to seize this opportunity and continue to express herself in a new art form.

Tyler McNeal is a Senior and President of Theater Arts. The Election will be his final production, playing the patriotic Mark Davenport in his battle against Christy Martin. He’s excited to give his all for this final show, and is once again proud to be one member of an amazing cast at Sahuaro High School.

Kaiana’s a senior who began acting in 2023 at Valley of the Moon. She joined Sahuaro's Theater her Junior Year. She’s played Frank/Thisbe in The Dream, Rebecca Nurse in The Crucible, and the Narrator in You've Ruined a Perfectly Good Mystery. Recently, she wrote and assistant-directed A Ferb-Tastic Haunted Ruins Adventure.

Sophia Yanez is a sophomore at sahuaro high school. She plays Gerri McMaster in the newest sahuaro production, the “Election.” She’s been doing theater since she was 8 years old. Also her favorite production that she’s been in is “The Crucible” while playing Mary Warren. She loved getting to work on this production and wants to continue theater til she graduates.

Jasper is an actor Jasper has been doing theatre for one year, their freshman year. Jasper likes their current role; Sally. Jaspers character, Sally, is an energetic social media influencer. Sally appears in Act 2 of 'The Election'. Sally is Jaspers first official role, before 'Sally', Jasper was in tech for the first semester of school. Jasper was 'The Props Master', which meant their job was creating props and making sure everyone had their props for the show.

Madison Starbuck is the stage manager for The Election. She has only been in theater for one year and has recently taken on the stage manager role. She enjoys working backstage and plans to be in theater for the rest of her high school career.

This is my first year doing theatre and my first time doing a show, I've had a lot of fun getting to be around other actors. My favourite part if the show was seeing how it developed over time and with tech. I have had so much fun I realize how excited I am to be in an on stage acting class next year. Theatre has made me come out of my shell. Prior to being in theatre, I was quiet and too scared to talk to people. So much has changed for me, it's been such a wonderful experience.

My experience in theater is a little weird, as I only showed up to rehearsals because I needed a ride home from someone in theater, and then he asked if I wanted to join the play, and then I'm in it. This is my first time ever doing anything with theater, and it's been really fun. Everyone accepts that I'm just here now.

Haley Garcia has been doing theater for three years, "The Election" is her fith play. She is working towards becoming a voice actor after high-school.

My name is Sky Burge, and I have been doing theater for 3 years. I love acting and would love to keep acting in the future. Acting is something I've always been interested in and I'm so happy I get to be in this play. It was very fun working with the actors. I'm so happy to be in theater.

Calen has been in theatre since his freshman year, performing in plays each year. He has played Nick Bottom in “The Dream,” Reverend Paris in “The Crucible,” and Iago Evilton in “You’ve Ruined a Perfectly Good Mystery.” He hopes to use the experiences that he has learned in theater to use in the arts of film and animation, but most importantly he is learning to be himself through the arts.

I have been in drama since freshmen year. I always had a hard time speaking in front of others. As I have gotten better in drama, I have been able to overcome my fear and anxiety. My confidence has grown, and I have gotten better for standing up for myself. I have met some really cool and nice people in drama who have become some really good friends of mine.

Giovanni plays two roles in “The Election” one being a president that has to resign because he has major anger issues and the other role being the weirdo that is way to obsessed with Christy Martin. He always finds a way to disturb what is happening and cause chaos. Giovanni has been acting for about 3 years and just transferred to Sahuaro this year. He is very excited for the rest of his high school years.

Mikayla Smith plays Sasha, the girlfriend and is also apart of the crowds. She is a junior at sahuaro high school. This is her second year in theater, and her first year in Sahuaro Theater. The election is the second play she's done in theatre. She a very active person doing soccer, theater and having a job all at the same time. She looks forward to her senior year and where the theater is going to take her.

Annabelle Rivette has always been accused of being egotistical and the center of attention. That’s why in theater she truly shines. She has been in Sahuaro theater for 2 years participating in 2 plays not including The Election. She was devastated when she wasn’t able to be in the class but thanks to Mr. Y's kindness he gave her a part anyways. In the Election she played A student, Skip's Girlfriend, and Alex the punk news reporter.