Caitlin Geisser (Artistic Director) has her BFA in Musical Theater from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, and is also a proud graduate of the Southern New Jersey Academy of the Arts. She has spent her entire life onstage, and the last nine directing and teaching. “The Great Gatsby” proudly marks her 39th directorial credit. Some of her favorite directorial projects include Almost, Maine (The Gabriel Project with Cumberland Players), The Drowsy Chaperone (The Jubilee Directing Lab), 13: A New Musical (TTW), Spring Awakening (TTW), Bright Star (TTW), and most recently Ragtime (TTW) and A Chorus Line (TTW). She has also directed The Spitfire Grill, and assistant directed Dogfight, Ragtime, Little Women and The Last 5 Years at the Eagle Theatre. Some of her favorite onstage credits include: Lucy (Bright Star), Ali (Mamma Mia), Logainne Schwartzy (Spelling Bee), Charity (Sweet Charity), and Kitty (The Drowsy Chaperone). Caitlin currently serves as a guest artist for the Drama Department at GCIT, and is Wildwood Catholic Academy’s newest theatre director. She hopes to one day receive her MFA in Directing, and her Alexander Technique Certification! Next up: “Almost, Maine” with Triple Threat Workshop, “The Great Gatsby” at GCIT, High School Musical and The Little Mermaid at WCA, and co-directing Frozen Jr. at the Levoy Theatre! www.caitlingeisser.com/www.triplethreatworkshop.net

Julianna Giordano is so excited to be back doing what she loves most! She was last seen on stage in the ensemble of Off Broad Street Players’ “Elf the Musical”, and in Triple Threat Workshop’s 2021 Summer Season in "A Chorus Line” as Kristine and "Ragtime" as Ensemble. Next up she is choreographing “High School Musical” and “The Little Mermaid Jr.” here at WCA. She would like to thank Caitlin for always giving her a home away from home, her mom for encouraging her to reach for her dreams, and her family for always supporting her.

CHASE HENFEY is a junior at WCA and is 16 years old. Chase is no stranger to being on stage crew, and this is her second time running the lights for a WCA show! She is involved in Mock Trial, Yearbook, and is the Historian for the Thespian Troupe. Her favorite part of the process has been watching the show coming together during tech week, and her favorite scene is the fight between Tom and Gatsby. Chase hopes to travel the world and take pictures everywhere she goes! She would like to thank Miss Caitlin and Miss J for pushing through this with us so that they have an amazing show!

TRINA FREY is 16 years old and is a junior. This is Trina’s first time on crew for a show but has spent a lot of time on stage! Her past roles include: Beauty and the Beast, Guys and Dolls, Annie (Molly), Sherk (Fiona), Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins), and Little Women (Laurie). She is the Co-founder of the WCA Sciene Club, a Student Council Representative, plays Varsity Tennis, Golf, and is Mental Health Club, Mock Trial, Key Club, Yearbook Committee, and Thespian. Fun fact about Trina, she loves to sing and play piano. She would like to thank Miss Caitlin and Miss Julianna for everything, this show wouldn’t be possible without you.

APRIL HIGMAN is 16 years old and a junior at Wildwood Catholic Academy. She is in the STEM Club, Mock Trial, Science Club, and plays Golf! April loves the party scenes in the show, and has had a great time learning how to help with the quick changes! Previous credits include: Beauty and the Beast, and Mary Poppins (Stage Crew). April has taken summer classes at Columbia University and Johns Hopkins University, and she hopes to be a neuropsychologist. She would like to thank her Mom, Miss Caitlin, and Miss Julianna.