Ms. Holley is the theatre director at Wolfson School for Advanced Studies! Ms. Holley has been involved in theatre since she was a student herself, and her love for the craft has only grown stronger over the years. She holds a Bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University and has spent years honing her skills through workshops and training programs in theatre and dance. She believes that theatre can be a transformative experience for young people, and she works tirelessly to create opportunities for her students to grow and learn through their involvement in productions. As a director, Ms. Holley is known for her creativity, and ability to inspire her students to give their best performances. She is deeply committed to creating a collaborative and inclusive environment in which every student feels valued and supported. Beyond her work in theatre, Ms. Holley is an avid reader, a loving dog mom to Fiona, and a lover of all things creative. She believes that theatre has the power to change lives and is committed to making that magic accessible to everyone.

Mr. Cyriac Adjevi-Neglokpe has been singing since the age of 8. He started in a church choir where he developed his love for music. With his admiration of music, Mr. Adjevi attended and graduated from Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in 2018 as a voice major. He then received a bachelor's in music education with an emphasis in Voice/Choral Studies from The Linda Berry Stein College of Fine Arts at Jacksonville University in 2022. Mr. Adjevi is currently the director of Choral Activities at Samuel Wolfson School for Advanced Studies.

Ezra is a senior and is honored to be a part of her final production at Wolfson High School. She was the Stage Manager for both Seussical and 10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse, and could not be happier to be doing the same for Beauty and the Beast Jr. For this production she has designed the set and props, with a hand in costuming and lighting, still. She would like to thank her endlessly supportive mother for being at her side every day to support her passion. In addition, she is thankful for Ms. Holley, challenging her every day in the best ways possible.

Riley Ruppert-Richendollar stands out as a versatile sophomore technical director, infusing life into theatrical narratives with his meticulous attention to detail and innovative approach. From orchestrating lighting and sound in "10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse" to spearheading technical aspects in "Miss Wolfson," Riley's expertise behind the curtain ensures seamless performances. Beyond theater, Riley embodies a multifaceted commitment to service and community engagement. As a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army JROTC program, he hones his leadership skills, while his involvement as a fire explorer underscores his dedication to public safety. Riley's creative flair extends to his role as a photographer for the yearbook club, where he captures the essence of school life with his lens. Additionally, he serves as a student ambassador, bridging connections and fostering inclusivity within the school community. Envisioning a future in the US Navy as a corpsman, Riley aims to ascend to the rank of captain within the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, driven by a profound sense of duty and compassion. Committed to his academic journey, he plans to pursue mechanical engineering at Auburn University, where he intends to merge his technical acumen with his altruistic spirit. With a blend of talent, ambition, and empathy, Riley is poised to make a profound impact onstage, in uniform, and in his community, embodying the ethos of leadership, service, and excellence.

Ita Wilson is a senior student at Wolfson who has helped multiple assets in theatre. Whether it be sound organization, running mics, learning lights, helping actors run lines, doing last minute costume repairs, on-stage make up, props, scenery, and more. Ita has been able to run things going on their fourth year in drama club and theatre production at school. From helping in musicals like the Seussical or the many plays put on like “10 Ways to Survive the End of The World,” “An Absolutely True Story (As Told by a Bunch of Lying Liars),” or even “10 WAYS TO SURVIVE THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE,” Ita has plenty of in-depth experience with the ins and outs of theatre.

Clare is a junior and is very excited to be part of this year’s spring musical. She has done backstage work for nearly every theatre production during her three years at Wolfson and can’t wait to add Beauty and the Beast to her list! She’s held various positions in backstage production, from doing the lights in last year’s Seussical: The Musical to being the assistant stage manager this year. She is also a member of the Drama Club and National Honor Society. Aside from school and theatre, Clare likes to draw, go to museums, read, and watch movies with her friends. She wants to dedicate this performance to her friends and family and thanks Ms. Holley for the chance to work backstage again!

Zane is a sophomore at Wolfson High School who runs sound/tech for BATB. Aside from theatre, Zane dedicates his time towards chorus and helping others around the school. He wants to continue to grow in the world of tech within musicals and plays to come.

Jonathan Hoyne is an IB senior at Wolfson and has been a part of drama club for the past three years. He has helped out as a sound tech for The Addams Family in Spring 2022, 10 Ways to Survive the End of The World, & A Completely True Story as Told by a Bunch of Lying Liars in Fall 2022, he was cast in the ensemble for Seussical in Spring 2023 and he will be part of the stage crew for Beauty and the Beast Jr. He'd like to thank his family, friends, and Ms. Holley for all their support. He'd also like to wish his sister good luck with her performance!

Elizabeth is a senior at Wolfson. Originally brought on as a behind-the-scenes prop painter, she's now dedicated herself to stage crew and creative. She's always wanted to be part of a production but shied away despite her excellence in her theatre classes. And now Elizabeth is the esteemed choreographer of the fight in the West Wing, guardian of the props, physical acting coach, and overall right-hand-man to Stage Manager, Ezra. Better late than never!

Madison is a junior and is so excited to be part this year’s spring musical. She has participated in helping backstage every year in productions in her three years at Wolfson, such as Adams Family and Seussical: The musical and is eager to add Beauty and the Beast to her list. Over the years Madison has done various backstage with jobs such as helping with props and scene setting. She is a member of drama club and part of the girls weightlifting team. Outside of school Madison likes to read, play guitar, listen to new musicians, cook, and bake. She wants to dedicate this performance to her family and friends and thank you to Ms. Holley for this amazing experience once again!

Izzy is a junior and has worked in tech behind the scenes in booth for two years at Wolfson. She has always been a big fan of musical theater, but has found the most joy behind the scenes. Izzy was the bookseller in her middle school production of Beauty and the Beast. She is delighted to bring new light to her new high school production of Beauty and the Beast! She does many different events at the school including band, debate, art, and more. She wants to thank Ms.Holley for giving her the opportunity to work behind the scenes, her friends and family for her constant tremendous support and wishes her twin the best of luck as Lumiere (no longer Cogsworth!)!

Noah is a Senior at Wolfson. He is the section leader of the front ensemble in band which he has been involved in for 2 going on 3 years now. He joined Theater because he wanted to find other ways to get service hours and because he loves theatrical production. He was a member of the stage crew helping people get their mics in "10 Ways to Survive the Apocalypse" as well as "Lying Liars". He is currently a member of the stage crew for The Beauty and the Beast having previously helped on Seussical. He was also encouraged to join because of Ezra's involvement in the band and he wanted to return the favor.

Tremaineis a senior.and is exhilerated about his part as Follow spot operator! This is his 4th year as a theatre student, and this wouldmark the 6th production that Tremaine has been a part of at Wolfson. Tremaine would like to thank his family for their wavering support throughout his theatre experience. He would also like to especially thank Ms. Holley for the continuous opportunities that she has given Tremaine throughout his tenure.

Evan is a Senior this year and a 3rd year theatre student, he is excited to help with the lighting during this year's spring musical. Evan has been involved in 3 previous school productions such as: 10 Ways to Survive the End of the World, Seussical: The Musical, and 10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse. After graduation, Evan plans on attending the University of Central Florida. Evan would like to thank Ms. Holley for everything she has done to ensure that the theatre program and school productions is at its best quality possible and is very excited for everyone to see what this show has in store.

Hi my name is Eden, I am a freshman who loved theatre since I was 10 and saw The Little Mermaid musical at Lavilla and was excited to be a part of my first musical. I like to draw, play video games, sing, and dance. I am a part of the softball team and tabletop club at school and is planning on being in theatre my entire high school years. I would like to thank Ms. Holley for motivating me to be a part of this production.