It's a Madhouse! Cast

Erickson is an 8th grader and is really excited for Woodland's production of "It's a Madhouse!" He has been in many other shows including, "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe", (Edmund) "Willy Wonka" (Augustus Gloop), "Annie" (Bert Healy). He is an aspiring actor and does gaming and other things!

Lauren is an 8th grader who has been in two other shows here at Woodland. She loves theatre, music, art, and God and can't wait to perform for everyone. She would like to thank everyone who helped her get here, from her elementary school music teacher to her parents and Miss Newman. She truly hopes you enjoy the show...and don't go MAD!

Alegra is in 8th grade and is doing her first play at Woodland! She has done "Willy Wonka" and is so excited to perform with amazing actors and actresses! She would like to thank her parents, friends, Miss Newman, and all the people who have supported and came to the play!

Bennett is in 8th grade, and is very excited to be a part of the show this year. This is his second show at Woodland and was in "Willy Wonka" as James. In his free time, he enjoys playing the guitar, playing with his dog, Bella, and playing video games.

Madeleine is a 7th grader and is thrilled to be performing in "It’s A Madhouse!" She has previously appeared in Woodland’s production of "Willy Wonka" (Ensemble). She has also appeared in "Annie" (Lily St. Regis), "Peter Pan" (Tinkerbell), and "Alice in Wonderland" (White Rabbit). Madeleine has been dancing since she was 18 months old and is currently in The Roots Academy's competitive dance team. When she’s not on stage, Madeleine loves singing in the Woodland Choir, dancing for the Woodland Dance team, choreographing routines, and spending time with friends. She would like to thank her family, teachers, and friends for their constant encouragement and support. Madeleine would like to thank her family for always cheering her on and for schlepping her all over town. Madeleine would also like to thank Miss Newman for this is incredible opportunity and for believing in her. 

Trina is an 8th grader, and is psyched to be a part of the play, "It's a Madhouse!" She has been in "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" and "Willy Wonka Jr." over the years. She loves having hobbies, which include reading, music, etc. She truly enjoys being on stage and is absolutely pumped! She would like to thank her director for this awesome opportunity!

Mirva is an 8th grader and is really excited to do her first show. When she’s not on stage she does debate, swimming, and enjoys reading. She would like to thank her family for always supporting her as well as Miss Newman, our amazing director. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Eli is a 7th grader and is ecstatic to be a charming bloke of a butler in this production of "It's a Madhouse!" He is just coming off a great show at Roots Academy's production of Annie Jr. as Oliver Warbucks. Eli has appeared in Woodland's productions of "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" (Witch's Follower), and "Willy Wonka" (Oompa Loompa). He thanks his family and great friends for supporting him throughout this production. Now, Lights! Camera!!! ACTION!!!!!!

Avery is an 8th grader and is so excited to be a part of this production with this wonderful cast and directors. This will be her 4th performance with WMS and her 13th performance overall! Past credits include, but not limited to: "Annie" (Annie), "Oliver" (Ensemble), "Willy Wonka" (Matilda), and "Newsies" (Ensemble). When not onstage, you can either find her playing piano, reading, or singing! Avery sends luck to her fellow castmates and wishes them a great show. She also wants to thank her directors, friends, and family for pushing her into the wonderful world of theater! She hopes you enjoy the show!

Cooper is an 8th grader and is absolutely hyped about getting to be a part of this year's play. The only other REAL play he’s been in is Newsies at a high school that he forgot the name of. He is a fun friend with a funny sense of humor (debatable) and loves to draw and make content. Thank you all for letting him be able to be a part of this.

Kate is a 6th grader who is thrilled to be part of "It's a Madhouse!" Kate enjoys art, marine biology, and bracelet making. Previous performances include: "Mary Poppins" (Mary Poppins), "High School Musical" (Cyndra), "High School Musical 2" (Ensemble), and "Alice in Wonderland" (Ace of Spades). Enjoy the production!

Kabir is a 7th grader and this is his first theatre performance. He plays baseball and likes to read and he dedicates his performance to his Mom.

Georgie is an 8th grader and is so excited to be part of "It's a Madhouse!" She feels she is perfect for this role, as her hobbies include extra-dimensional linguistics and feeling left out. This is her fourth show at Woodland, and she thanks all of her family for support, and Miss Newman for making these shows possible! Enjoy the show!

Vivienne is an 8th grader and is super excited to be a part of the "It's a Madhouse!" cast. She has played in plays such as "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" as Fenris Ulf, "Seussical" as the Mayor, and "Frozen" as Ensemble. Vivienne loves to play lacrosse, drum, and play the saxophone. She would like to thank her family, Miss Newman, and friends for her talents and support! :p

Brooklyn is in 8th grade and is so excited to be in the "Madhouse!" Everyone has worked so hard and couldn't have done it without Miss Newman. She is such a great director; she always finds a way to make us smile at rehearsal. Brooklyn has been in three shows: "Annie" (Pepper), "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" (Witch's Follower), and "Willy Wonka" (Grandma Josephine). Outside of theatre, she enjoys participating in gymnastics and running. She loves the outdoors, family, and friends. And remember to enjoy the show!

Sanvi is a 7th grader who loves spending time with her friends and family. She plays volleyball, swims, and dances. Past shows include "Willy Wonka" with WMS (Ensemble). She is excited to get up there and perform!

Emily is a 6th grader and is super excited to be here! This is her 3rd show alongside "Beauty and the Beast," (Ensemble) and "Matilda" (Ensemble). She enjoys theatre a lot but also enjoys reading, rock climbing, and being with her friends. She would like to thank Miss Newman, her friends, and her sister for helping her get where she is now.

Kate is a 7th grader at Woodland and is super excited to be a part of the fall play. She has performed in various other productions such as "Alice in Wonderland" with Act Too Players (Petunia) and "Seussical" with Studio Tenn (The Sour Kangaroo).

John is a 6th grader and has just found interest in acting. An athlete who does both cross country and soccer, he's ready to put up his soccer cleats and running shoes for stage shoes, and he is very excited. It’s his first time in a theatrical production, and he is very excited to work with his fellow cast members to bring his character to life. When he is not practicing his lines you can see him running inside Crockett Park or on the fields practicing soccer.

Montserrat is a 8th grader this year and she is so pumped to be in the play! She has been in other Woodland productions such as "Willy Wonka" (Ensemble) and "The Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe" (Crew). In her free time, she loves to be creative with music or painting. She would like to thank her family, her friends, and her dog, Luna, for the help!

Kinsley is a 7th grader, and this is her second theater performance. She was an Oompa-Loompa in last year's production of "Willy Wonka." She's very grateful for the opportunity to be able to do this. She loves to write and make art in her free time, along with hanging out with her friends. She also loves to read. She would like to dedicate this performance to Ms. Bond for her support as her choir teacher!

Landon is an 8th grader and is very happy to be in "It's a Madhouse!" This is Landon's 2nd play with Woodland, as he played Mr. Bucket in "Willy Wonka" last year. Landon has a great sense of humor and loves helping out whenever he can. Outside of theatre, Landon likes playing video games and hanging out with friends. Landon would like to thank his parents, his dog, and, of course, Miss Newman.

Bee is a 7th grader and is super excited to be in this play. She has been in Legally Blonde (Pforzhimer), Alice in Wonderland (Friend 2), and Wicked (Madame Morrible). Bee loves to crochet and play trumpet. She would like to thank her best friend for introducing her to theatre and her family for supporting her. Enjoy the madness!

Jackson is a 6th grader and he's thrilled to be in the show and get to be a part of this experience! This is his first show but he's a huge fan of "Wicked" and he loves to play the piano. He would like to thank his entire family and Miss Newman for their encouragement and support!

P.J. is a 7th grader and is excited to have another opportunity to perform here at Woodland. This is his third play, having been in "Encanto Jr." and "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe." PJ enjoys martial arts, biking, playing piano, and traveling. He is very thankful to God for giving him so many talents and his siblings for helping him practice.

Audrey is a 7th grader who is very excited to be a part of "It's a Madhouse!" She has been in a few community theatre shows like "The Lion King" (Ensemble), "Beauty and the Beast" (Ensemble), "Seussical" (Ensemble), and "Shrek" (Storyteller). She was also a part of the musical "Willy Wonka" (Ensemble) here at Woodland Middle! She would like to thank Miss Newman for this incredible opportunity and her family for supporting her the whole way.

Sriparna is a 7th grader and is very excited to be in the play. This is her first play at Woodland Middle School. She was a part of "Willy Wonka" (Candy Kid). She would like to thank her family, friends, and of course, Miss Newman, for supporting her. Hope you enjoy the show!

Sigrid is excited to be a part of this year's play, “It’s a Madhouse!” She is a 7th grader here at Woodland, who is also a member of the school’s Orchestra and Choir. She is very excited to do her very first play performance. Hope you enjoy the show!

Mason is a 6th grader and this is his first performance at Woodland Middle School. His past credits include "The Lion King" (Ensemble), "Alice in Wonderland" (Ensemble), and "Encanto" (Bruno). When he's not onstage, he enjoys singing, golfing, and doing karate. Mason also plays tuba in the 6th grade band.

Yashaswini is an 8th grader who is very excited about her first theatre performance! She has past acting experience by doing Speech/Debate and Dramatic Speech. In her free time she enjoys playing the flute, drawing, and hanging out with her friends. She would like to thank her family for their amazing support. 

Matthew is in 6th grade and this is his first show at Woodland. He likes to read, play piano, and watch movies. He would like to thank his mom and dad for letting him be a part of this show and he hopes the audience has a great time!

Vrithi is a 7th grader and is really excited to be part of the "Madhouse" this year! She was in "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" last year as a Witch's Follower and is excited to go through the thrill again. She wants to say thank you to her family for supporting her.

Sienna is a 7th grader this year and this is her first performance ever. She is very excited to be playing Erin in Woodland’s production of "It’s a Madhouse!" Other than theatre, her interests include running, baking, singing, and art. She wants to thank her family and friends.

Quinn is a 7th grader and is thrilled to be a part of this cast! This will be her third show at WMS. Her past shows include: "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" (Elf) and "Willy Wonka" (Candy Kid/Oompa Loompa). Quinn loves acting, singing, and dancing. She would like to thank Miss Newman for bringing such a fun play to WMS and giving all of the kids an opportunity to show off their talents!

Elise is an 8th grader and is really excited to be a part of "Madhouse." She had been in other productions like "Willy Wonka" (Candy Kid) "Willy Wonka" (Round 2, Oompa Loompa), "Annie Jr." (Orphan Ensemble), "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" (Aslan's Follower) and other small productions on the side. She also is a part of our amazing choir and orchestra. She loves singing, dancing, and acting. Elise would like to say thank you to everyone who has supported her and a big thank you to Miss Newman putting on an amazing show for all of you to enjoy.

Millie is a 6th grader and excited to perform in her first show at Woodland! She has performed in 6 shows: "Legally Blonde" (Sorority Sister), "Shrek" (Pied Piper), "Alice in Wonderland" (March Hare), "Mean Girls" (Rachel), "High School Musical 2" (Taylor), "Mary Poppins" (Bird Woman). When she is not onstage she loves cheering for Woodland JV basketball, hanging out with friends, and playing with her dog. She thanks Miss Newman, God for her talent and her family for supporting her.

Sofia is an 8th grader and is really excited to be part of this amazing show and cast! Past credits include: "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" (Aslan's Follower, Aslan u/s) and "Willy Wonka" (Oompa Loompa). When not acting she loves to volunteer and is part of many other programs. Sofia would like to thank Miss Newman for giving her this amazing opportunity and her friends and family who have always supported her dreams.

Kyle Mei (Kowalski), Kyle is in the 8th grade and is excited to be in the fall play! This is his first time being in a WMS production, or any production at all! However, he did help out in the crew for "The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe", and "Willy Wonka Jr". Other hobbies/activities that he enjoys doing are reading, Boy Scouts, gaming, and learning new things. He would like to thank his mom and dad for supporting him, and his friends for introducing the world of theater to him.

Addison is an 8th grader and she is excited to do another show at Woodland! Her previous credits include performances in "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe," "Shrek," and "Seussical." Addison is also on the Woodland Varsity volleyball team, and when she’s not practicing she enjoys baking, skiing, traveling with her family and hanging out with friends. She is so thrilled to have this opportunity!

Eric Calfee is in his 7th year as SRO at Woodland Middle School. He has a bachelor's degree in Music from Samford University, and during his time at WMS has taken many opportunities to help out in the fine arts wing. In addition to helping start Woodland's A Capella Ensemble known as "Voices in the Woods," he has assisted with all of the musicals and most of the plays put on during his tenure and even played the role of Father Christmas in last year's production of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe." He also recently played the role of Issachar in the Marshall County Community Theater production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." He has no idea what he wants to be when he grows up and hopes to continue avoiding the "growing up" process altogether.