Charlotte's Web Cast

Payton Busselman (First Chorus)
Payton Busselman is a senior at Liberty and is over joyed to start her senior year with this heart warming feel good play. She is ecstatic to be playing Chorus One and is also very excited for the audience to enjoy the play and all of the actors and crews hard work. She would like to thank all of her family and friends constant support through her years of theatre.
Aicha Beye (Second Chorus)
Aicha Beye is beyond excited to start off her junior season in the LHS theater department as a narrator for Charlotte's Web! Aicha has enjoyed bringing imaginative theater to audiences of all ages ever since her freshman debut in The Trail to Oregon, so realizing a show meant for kids has been fulfilling and fun.
Alijah Riles (Third Chorus)
Alijah Riles is a 17-year old junior at LHS, and is very excited and grateful to be the Third Chorus in Charlotte's Web, his sixth theater production and his fifth school play that's he's been a part of. Alijah plans on writing and directing his own show in the near future. Alijah loves working with his crew and fellow cast members, plenty of which he's already familiar with since they've been in shows with him before.
Anna Wright (Wilbur)
Anna Wright is a senior and this is her 8th production at Liberty High School. She has also participated in a numerous number of shows outside of school including Legally Blonde at The Muny. After high school, Anna plans to major in Musical Theatre and is currently auditioning for college BFA programs. She would like to thank Mrs.Gehrke and the entire Liberty Drama program for all of the love over the years. Please enjoy this terrifically radiant show!
Anna Fleetwood (Fern)
This is Anna Fleetwood's second year performing at Liberty and she is amazed at all of the special moments she has had with the cast and crew. She thinks this is an amazing show and is honored to be a part of it!
Mak Barnes (Mrs. Arabel)
Mak Barnes is a Freshman at LHS and is over the moon to be doing her first Liberty show! She was last seen on stage as Medusa in "The Lightning Thief" with Stages Performing Arts Academy and is currently working with STAGES St. Louis as a member of their Triple Threat Teen program! Mak sends so much love to her family, friends, and teachers who have helped her get to where she is now.
Jax Drezek  (John Arabel)
Jax really enjoys acting and conveying a story for all to hear, he feels privileged to be able to have Charlotte's Web as his first official play
Holly Altheimer (Avery)
Holly Altheimer is a sophomore at Liberty High School. She play's Avery in Charlotte's Web. She has previously been in productions of Madagascar Jr, Frozen Jr, Matilda, and Mary Poppins Jr. She is very excited for Charlotte's Web, and hopes you enjoy watching it as much as she does being a part of it!
Elaine Thimyan (Edith)
Elaine Thimyan is a Senior at LHS and is so excited to be apart of Charlotte's Webb. Elaine has come a long way from her first play at Liberty, which was Clue and she played The Cook. Elaine hopes to study abroad for a degree in theater or cinematic arts. Finally, Elaine's top 5 musicals are The Sound of Music, Bright Star, She Loves Me, HadesTown and Hamilton
Shane Wolz (Homer)
Shane Wolz is a senior at Wentzville school districts Wentzville Liberty High School. This is his 9th show at the School. Shane is often found in places where he shouldn’t. Shane enjoys digging through fast food establishment trash cans and fiddling with the light switch. Shane hopes his performance leaves you adequately whelmed.
Logan Honerkamp (Lurvy)
Logan Honerkamp is a senior at LHS and is pumped to be playing Lurvy in Charlotte's Web. After playing football for years logan gave the theatre program a shot and loved it. Mamma Mia and The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet got him hooked so he is very excited to be in another show. He wants to thank his friends and family for the support and hopes you enjoy! *trips and gets concussion*
Madeline Claravall (Goose)
Madeline Claravall is a junior and is looking forward to her third year in Liberty’s theater department! You may recognize her as Tituba in “The Crucible”, Herself in “The Complete Works”, or Donna in “Mamma Mia!”. “Charlotte’s Web” is Madeline’s fourth show at LHS, and she is beyond delighted to help tell this sweet and timeless story.
Tyler Bugg (Gander)
Tyler is excited to make his liberty high school debut in charlotte's web as the gander. Tyler has been performing for three years in programs outside of school most recently playing Jack Kelly in daysprings production of newsies and Mr. D in stages Percy Jackson and the lightning thief. He also just recently played Maui in Frontier Middle schools production of Moana jr just last year. Tyler is thrilled to be in his first high school production and hopes you enjoy the show!
Connor Higlen (Templeton)
Starting way back in 7th grade and still loving it to this day, Connor Higlen has found a comfort on stage and in the theater. Some of his favorite previous shows are The Trail to Oregon (Freshman year) and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Sophomore year). Connor thanks you for all of your love and support in his journey through the arts!
Micki Morris (Sheep)
Micki Morris is a freshman at Liberty and they are very excited to make their debut as the Sheep in Charlotte's Web! This is Micki's second performance, they also appeared in Frontier's Moana Jr as a villager, tree and monster. They are thrilled to help bring this adorable story to life and hopes you enjoy!
Lorelei Wise (Lamb)
Lorelei Wise is a freshman at Liberty High School, and is already ebullient about the theatre program here at LHS, making her stage debut with "Charlotte's Web". She enjoys writing, neurology, band, and hanging out with her family.
Morgan Feinstein  (Charlotte)
Morgan Feinstein is saying salutations to her senior year at Liberty as well as its drama program. She is delighted to be playing the role of Charlotte and is tickled to have the opportunity to play a role she loved so much as a child. She would like to thank her friends and family for all their love and support. Morgan would like to dedicate her performance as Charlotte to Rosie Feinstein. Please enjoy the show.
Connor Smith (Reporter)
Eccentric and tenacious with every step he takes even when he stumbles up the hill to his neighbors bouncy house. Senior Connor Smith plays the belovedly handsome reporter in the whimsical Charlotte's Web play. He loves cinema with all his heart. With big plans of becoming a renowned filmmaker and creating emotional, fun, and inspiring stories in movies and shows. He loves to laugh and have fun with no end in sight.
Brandt Cleppe (Photographer )
It's the second year round, and Brandt Cleppe is so excited to be preforming! Starring in his first play, he is ecstatic to be trying something new and different, especially something like the hit play Charlotte's Web. He's excited to act his little heart out with all his lovely friends. We all await to see him taking pictures of people on stage and having a blast while doing it! Good luck to him (He'll need it).
Jared Houston (Announcer/Loud Speaker)
Jared A. Houston, a junior at LHS, is excited to continue with the LHS Theatre again. He had previously been seen on stage in April 2022 as Rumplestiltskin, Slappy, & the magic mirror in "The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon", but this was NOT his first performance in the LHS Auditorium. In addition to having performed there as a drummer in the school's concert & jazz bands, he had also appeared in October 2018 as the Sultan & the Cave of Wonders in "Aladdin Jr.". He also helped out with the sound on "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged" & "Mamma Mia!", as well as participating as a drummer in the SCC Jazz Camp & the LHS Marching Band. Jared is excited to do "Charlotte's Web" and he hopes the kids will love it as well!
Arely Perez (First Spectator)
Arely Perez-Gomez is a Junior at LHS and this would be her third year working in theater, however this is her third stage debut. Arely is very excited to be able to participate in ¨Charlotte´s Web¨ this year.
Rage Putzler (Second Spectator)
Rage is a junior at LHS and first debuted last year as Steve in the senior directed one acts. They are excited to return to the stage for Charlotte's Web as their first fall production. They are very 'enthusiastic' and creative. They also have luxurious hair.
Mackenzie Reddick (First Fairgoer)
Mac Reddick is a fun and sporadic sophomore at LHS, and she can't wait to show off some of her spunk up on the stage for "Charlotte's Web" ! She hopes that you enjoy the performance just as much as she does!
Sebastian Tabers (Second Fairgoer)
Sebastian Tabers is a freshman who has never acted before, but is very exited to get started with Charlotte’s Web.
Marissa Varga (Third Fairgoer)
Marissa is a sophomore who's playing "Third Fair-goer." This is her first production at Liberty, and she's thrilled to be a part of Charlotte's Web! She has had so much fun in this production and cannot wait to continue her theater journey at Liberty!
Ashley Cain (Ensemble)
Ashley Cain is a Junior and has been interested in both tech and theater arts since her freshman year. This is the first production she has been apart of at Liberty.
Alyssa Donaldson (Ensemble)
Alyssa has always loved being in plays! Alyssa is usually found playing with her friends, baking, and dancing in her room while making her socks don't match. Although Alyssa may be strange but she sure is a fun person to be around! Alyssa also enjoys eating frozen grapes and foolish grapefruits! Woop! Woop! Alyssa you're awesome!
Joey Galligan (Ensemble)
Anna Simms (Ensemble)
Anna Simms is a junior this year and is very excited to be a part of "Charlotte's Web" this fall! She has been in theatre, doing both tech and acting, for about six years now. Outside of school, she is involved in LHS Publications as a reporter and photographer, and is also a part of the LHS Thespian Executive Board. A big thank you to Ms. Gehrke, Mr. Eversole, the cast, and crew for making this a great show!
Coach Hill (Uncle)
Coach Wheeler (Uncle)
Greta Gehrke (First Spider)
Katlyn Beck (Second Spider)
Kyleigh Lewis (Third Spider)
Alyson Beck (Children Ensemble)
Ryan Walterbach (Children Ensemble)