Emma True: Teen Detective - The Mystery of the Missing Hawthorn Jewels Cast

LC (Narrator) is very excited to work with the company again this year. Last year she was a member of the tech crew and also played various monsters in WSA’s production of She Kills Monsters. Prior to coming to West Sound Academy she attended the Options Program, where she participated in numerous school plays, her favorite being the role of Buttercup in The Princess Bride. LC would like to thank her parents, pets, and brother for being so accommodating during this process.

Lollie (Emma True) marks her first with the West Sound Academy Pandemic Theatre Company with Emma True: Teed Detective. Her experience on the stage includes several productions during her elementary school years. Tutallee would like to thank her parents and sister, as well as her current and former teachers for paving the way for her to get here. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Andrew (Greg/Sound Engineer) enjoyed his Drama Elective in the beginning of the year so when the Pandemic Radio Theatre Company started up at WSA Andrew was one of the first students to join us. He has had a TON of fun working on Emma True: Teen Detective. Andrew would like to thank his past Band Teacher, Mr. Logan, for inspiring him to participate in the performing arts and his parents for all their love and support through the production process. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Kieran (Jess) is happy that he is creating theatre with the WSA Pandemic Theatre Company this year. When not rehearsing the show he enjoys doing martial arts and playing the piano. Kieran would like to thank his fellow members of the theatre company for their positive energy and support and the director, Ms. Nordleaf, for believing in him. He is excited to share the radio play with an audience and he hopes you enjoy the show!

Genna (Darcy) has appeared on the WSA stage in two productions of She Kills Monsters and See How They Run. Genna was Co-Stage Manager for last winter’s production of The Importance of Being Earnest. She has also been in musicals outside of school, including Peter Pan, The Little Mermaid, The Pirates of Penzance, and many more. Genna would like to thank her family and friends for their support during this production. She hopes you enjoy the show!**

Madelynn (Verity True) is thrilled to be able to join WSA’s Pandemic Theatre Company this year and participate in her first production. Maddie loves reading all types of literature and fell in love with reading plays last year in English. She would like to thank her family for being supportive of her interests and her friends for convincing her to take a risk and sign up for theatre.

Michael Gao (Mrs. Hawthorn) has appearances on the WSA stage include Lane/Merriman in The Importance of Being Earnest and The Reverend Arthur Humphrey in See How They Run. Michael worked on the production staff of She Kills Monsters as the Stage Manager. His hobbies include playing tennis, programming, reading, drawing, and singing. He would like to thank his friends and family for their support and all the cast and crew for making this show a creative and enjoyable experience.**

Chayton (Mr. Wadsworth) has enjoyed working with the cast and crew of Emma True: Teen Detective. Chayton would like to thank his family for their love and support through the rehearsal process. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Lili (Mildred) has totally enjoyed participating in the creation of Emma True: Teen Detective. This is her first foray into performing and producing theatre. Lili is very proud to be a member of the WSA Pandemic Theatre Company and is thrilled to be a part of this original radio drama. She says she might be short on acting experience but she makes up for it with enthusiasm and dedication. When she is not rehearsing Lili enjoys playing music, gardening, and cooking. She would like to thank her parents and sister for supporting her in this new journey.

Abbigail Parks (Mina Minolla) is excited to be working on her third production at West Sound Academy. She made her acting debut with the West Sound Theatre Company in She Kills Monsters and then worked backstage as the Prop Master for The Importance of Being Earnest. She enjoys playing guitar and collecting comic books when she isn’t making theatre. She would like to thank her mother and father for all of the love and support they give her as she follows her passions and Ms. Nordleaf for giving her the opportunity to participate in this show.**

Ellie (Tina Minola) made her debut on the West Sound Academy stage in Girls to the Rescue and the June Term Devised production of Who Are You Really? Last winter she was a member of the technical staff for WSA’s production of The Importance of Being Earnest. Ellie is not new to the theatre scene and has participated in thirteen local community productions including Virtual Theatre’s Shakespeare Showcase, Bye Bye Birdie, Pirates of Penzance, and Masquerade. She would like to thank her family for their continuous support as well as the cast, crew and directors of Emma True. Enjoy the Show!

Nascha (Cousin Zelda) is very excited to be a part of the WSA Pandemic Theatre Company this year. Her previous performance experience includes performing the role of Annie in A Ghost Tale for Charles Dickens and she rapped/sang in a production of Hamilton Jr. She has recently taken up piano and quite enjoys it. Nascha would like to thank her parents, her brother, Ms. Nordleaf, and the entire cast and crew of Emma True for their enthusiasm and support.

Jaeden (Helen) Loves the stage and was super excited to join the second episode of the radio theater show Emma True Teen Detective. She has had so much fun being involved with the West Sound Academy Pandemic Theatre Company. Jaeden would like to thank her Theater teacher for inviting her to do something new. Jade would also like to thank her parents for their support. She hopes that you will enjoy the show.

Jonnie (Sargent Minola) has worked on the technical crew for two productions at WSA Almost, Maine, and She Kills Monsters. Jonnie feels that working on the radio play style has been fun and definitely a new experience. She would like to thank West Sound Academy for this opportunity as well as her parents and grandparents for their support.**

Annika (Mrs. Baldwin) first appeared on the WSA stage in 9th grade in The Diary of Anne Frank, and has continued her work both onstage and offstage on several productions including, She Kills Monsters, Almost, Maine, See How They Run, and The Importance of Being Earnest. Outside the life of a regular student, she enjoys painting, photography, watching films, and traveling. Annika would like to thank everyone who has supported her throughout this journey, and hopes that you’ll love the show as much as she does.**

Nadia is exhilarated for her future endeavors with the West Sound Pandemic Theatre Company and their radio theatre productions. Fisch has grown up participating in small school theatre productions such as An Ideal Husband and has contributed to the PT Wearable Art Show for the past five years. Upon joining the WSA Pandemic Theatre Company, Fisch contributed in the area of scriptwriting and editing. She is already working on ideas for our next episode of Emma True: Teen Detective! Fisch would like to thank the director, Ms. Nordleaf, for her guidance and family and friends for all of their support.