This is Stephen’s ninth year teaching theatre here at DHS, and before that, he enjoyed an exciting career in professional theatre as an actor and director for over 30 years. In 2018, Mr. French was chosen Arts Educator of the Year by the Mobile Arts Council. A graduate of both Auburn University (BFA) and the University of Montevallo (MEd), Stephen got to tour all over the country and spent over 10 years in Central Florida where he worked as an actor, director, improv performer, and producer almost everywhere that had a stage; including Universal Orlando where he harassed tourists daily in the role of Beetlejuice. Stephen also designs the sets for Warrior Theatre productions. Blessed (or cursed) with a wide variety of interests, Stephen loves Marvel comics and also dabbles in the graphic arts.

Beth White, a native Mississippian, began singing in church at the age of five, started piano lessons at seven, and joined beginner band in seventh grade. She was section leader and officer in her high school marching band, then drum major for her junior and senior years. Majoring in vocal music education at Mississippi State University, she also marched in the Famous Maroon Band for four years and became a section leader as a sophomore. Mrs. White has been teaching music for over forty years in a variety of venues, including private lessons, church, middle school, high school and college levels. Helping students perform and appreciate music has become the joy of her life. The last six years at Davidson have been a culmination of experience and practice, exploding into an exciting, growing vocal music program. All students who love to sing are encouraged to join us! Personally, Mrs. White is wife to Scott White, Executive Pastor at Redemption Church in Saraland, mother of two grown and married children, and grandmother to eleven-year-old Judah and seven-year-old Roz. She is also the author of twenty published novels. Look for her at www.bethwhite.net!

Angie Dussouy began her dance training at a young age in Louisiana. She graduated with a BFA in Dance Education from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2001. Since graduating, Angie has taught dance at various schools and after school programs throughout Mississippi, Georgia, and Alabama. She was a performer for Macon Moving Dance Theater in Macon, GA for several years. Angie has also performed and taken classes at venues such as American College Dance Association, Jane Comfort Dance Company of New York, and Liz Lerman Dance Exchange. In addition, she has received professional development at the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) national conferences, National High School Dance Festival, Alabama Dance Festival, Mississippi Dance Festival, and Whole Schools summer institute. In 2006 she started the dance program at Davidson High School in Mobile County. Many of her Davidson students have gone on to pursue successful careers in dance. Angie was also selected to serve on the committee to rewrite the Alabama K12 Dance Course of Study in 2017. She is a board member for the Alabama Dance Council and recently received her masters degree in Kinesiology.

Sebastian Brown is so excited to be assistant director for The Lighting Thief. His last play was Murder at the Company Party where he started as the assistant stage manager and ended up playing the role of the detective in his onstage debut! He has also stage managed Shuddersome: Tales of Poe and last year’s musical, Annie. He also has directed and been in several short films on YouTube. After high school he plans to continue working in the performance art industry as a director and screenwriter.

Brian is a sophomore and this marks his 5th show with Warrior Theatre. This is also his first show being the Production Stage Manager. Brian has served as an assistant stage manager for Annie Jr. last Spring and for the Great High School Whodunnit in the fall of 2021. Brian also ushered for Shuddersome: Tales of Poe and Murder at the Company Party last fall. Brian is a part of the IB and Epic Program. Sad fact: He has never read the Percy Jackson Books.

Judah is a DHS freshman, and this will be his first production with Warrior Theatre. This is also Judah’s first time being in stage management. He has never done anything theatre-related before this, so he is excited to try something new.

Sariah Hossain is a freshman at Davidson High School, and this is her second show with Warrior Theatre, having made her DHS stage debut in Shuddersome: Tales of Poe. This is her first time working as a stage manager, and she is very grateful for the opportunity.

Stewart Hawley is Chair of the theatre department at the University of Mobile where he teaches Stage Combat, Theatre History, and Acting. Stewart has worked as a Fight Director on numerous productions such as Much Ado about Nothing, Macbeth, and Midsummer Night's Dream at Rome Shakespeare Festival. He would like to thank his wife and two grown-up children.

This is Jessica’s first time as dramaturg (researcher) for a show, and it is her first experience as a technical chief. She is excited for everyone to see this show as she has been a longtime fan of the Percy Jackson series. Her previous knowledge of Greek mythology has been a tremendous help in the research process of this musical. While she loves to research for the musical, Jessica has been in several shows with Warrior Theatre such as The One Word Macbeth, Annie, and Shuddersome: Tales of Poe. She is a huge book nerd whose hobbies include reading, writing, swimming, acting, watching movies, and singing.

Gus Westbrook is a junior and is the head lighting designer/operator for Warrior Theatre and the Copeland Auditorium. In addition, he also serves as the president of Skills USA at DHS. He has executed lighting on shows for a variety of companies including SunnySide Theatre and the Mobile Ballet.

Dawn is a senior and has been involved with Warrior Theatre since her freshman year. Taking part in Little Shop of Horrors, Annie, The Great High School Whodunit, Shuddersome, and Murder at the Company party. She also serves as the Vice President of DHS's International Thespian Society troupe. Dawn is also the sound engineer for the Copeland Auditorium. Working there keeps her busy, but she still finds time for things like sound design, tennis, Dungeons and Dragons, DECA, SkillsUSA, JROTC, and basic training. Her hobbies are creative writing, playwriting, drawing, sound, music, and reading psychology books. After graduation she will be enlisting in the Navy but still will find ways to indulge in her love of theater.

Olivia is a freshman at Davidson. This year she is the crew chief for the Warrior Theatre sound department, and she has been working on the sound board for two years. Past shows she has operated sound for include Aladdin the Musical, and Warrior Theatre’s 2022 mystery dinner show, Murder at the Company Party. In addition to theatre, Olivia loves to do art and make clay jewelry.

Joe is one of Warrior Theatre’s amazing theatre dads. He started helping with construction on Davidson’s sets when he pitched in a little for Shrek. He attributes his amazing construction skills to his 13 years at Lowes. He is currently working at FedEx and taking his free time to work on the set for The Lightning Thief. His number one goal with the sets he helps with is that they look amazing but are safe for everyone. You can follow Joe on Tik Tok @delivery_doggos

Wesley Hunt is a DHS Senior and has been a member of Warrior Theatre since his sophomore year. Behind the scenes, Wesley helps in building and painting the sets as the crew chief for set construction. As an actor, he's been King Duncan in the tragicomic One Word Macbeth, Mr. Dudley in the improvised Great High School Whodunnit, Drake and Lt. Ward in the musical Annie, and multiple roles in the chilling Shuddersome: Tales of Poe. Between productions, he participates heavily in the troupe, currently being a three-star thespian. In his free time, Wesley enjoys cooking, gardening, wood splitting, and coin collecting.

This production will be Allie’s third foray into costume design with Warrior Theatre, and her first as lead designer. She was the assistant costume designer on October’s Shuddersome: Tales of Poe! and enjoys working on costumes a lot. Last year, Allie was in the cast of Annie and assisted with costumes as well and found that it was a fun experience! She has also worked on costumes in other productions and, at times, can be seen onstage as well.

Barbosa is one of the heads of the costuming department along with Allie Whiddon. Barbosa does mostly costume construction and alteration whereas Allie does most of the designs. This is Barbosa’s first year of being a head of costumes and she is so excited about it.

Julia Christine is a Senior at Davidson High School and a lifelong member and lover of theatrics. She enjoys learning about every mythology, singing, dancing, sitting in the rain for hours, reading, and painting for hours with her orange tabby. Julia Christine is so excited to see her designs come to life on stage alongside her makeup co-head for The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical!

Dakota Perry, also known as Lucid, is a 16 year old junior who has been involved with Warrior Theatre since their sophomore year. Lucid loves to design things which led them to becoming props master for this production. Cats are one of their favorite animals, and they love the colors purple and green.

Sam is a Warrior Theatre senior and has done tech for several shows (listed in cast bio). She has always been a fan of being creative and designing things. In her role as house manager, Sam designs the lobby display, and executes it with the assistance of her crew. Sam is sad that this is her last show here at DHS, but she has had an amazing time in theatre.