Newsies Jr. Cast

Amber Ani (Buttons/Race)
I'm Amber Ani and I am playing Buttons and Race. I am a Senior in the Environmental science program and this is my second year in theater.
Nazret Brown (Hannah/Jo Jo)
Hey, I’m Nazret Brown! I’m a senior in the biomed program and I have been in theater for all four years. I’m excited to be this years choreographer and be playing the role of Jojo and Hannah. I can’t wait to perform my final musical of my highschool career, I’m really going to miss this experience!
Bella Carlisi (Pulitzer)
Hello, my name is Bella Carlisi. I'm currently a senior and I'm in the theater program at West. This is my first musical production and second staged production that I'll be participating in, the first being The Play That Goes Wrong. I'm very passionate about acting and making others around me laugh and being important. This muscial allows me to express myself through my character and allow me to bring out my evil, greedy side. I couldn't be happier to be the greedy politician, that ruins Newsies lives, that everyone will be able to watch.
MaKenna Cedeno (Seitz/Scab 1)
I am a junior in the nursing program, I have been in theater as well as theater tech for 3 years now, and I am also sets crew lead (which means I oversee all building of the sets that are used in the production). I love to sing and act. Prior to being at West Tech, I was in choir for 5 years and I also performed in a number of plays and performances. This will be my first performance at West tech and I am looking forward to performing for all of you!
Bella Diedrich (Muriel)
Hello everyone! I'm Bella, and I'm a sophomore in the Engineering program. I'm passionate about volleyball and I want to be an astronaut. I'm so excited to be a part of Newsies Jr! I've been in a few musicals before, including The Little Mermaid Jr., Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr. and Annie Jr. I was in A Christmas Carol, The Death of Anna Gonzalez, the Theater Awards last year here at West, and The Lottery this year. I've always had a love for musical theater and acting, and I couldn't be happier to be a part of such an amazing production. Thank you to all of my cast mates, the tech crew, Mrs. Easter, and Ms. Young for helping us put this together. Enjoy the show!
Katherine Fiaccone (Wiesel/Pat)
Hi! My name is Katherine Ann Fiaccone, most stick to Kat, but you’ll be referring to me as Wiesel and Pat! I am a freshman at WCTA in the Sports Medicine program. Although I’ve done countless productions in the past, this is my first one at West Tech! I love the idea of getting to fulfill the role of another character all while making people laugh, hence why theatre is one of my favorite things in the whole world… literally. Thank you so much for coming to this production, we really cannot do it without each and every one of you :D.
Bea Gulen (Les/Katherine US)
I’m Bea Alexa Geulen. I’m a freshman in the Biomedical Science program. I am Les/Katherine US. I have been taking singing lessons since 3 years old.
Janay Hood (Crutchie)
Hey, I’m Janay and I’m a senior at West in theater. I got the role of Crutchie. I am someone who loves to be creative and take on challenges.
Jemima Kayumba (Medda/Hazel)
Hi! I’m a junior in the Nursing program and I’ve been in the Theater program three years here at West. This is the first production I’ve ever been a part of and I’m so excited to be playing Medda in this year’s musical! I love singing, animals, reading and learning new things. I can’t wait to perform and I hope you enjoy!
Nia Kawasaki (Dorothy)
Hi, I'm Nia Kawasaki! I'm a senior in the theater tech IV program, and in addition to playing the part of Dorothy, I also designed the lighting for this show! I love bringing life to the stage, whether I'm on it or working behind the scenes!
Destiny Kiess (Bill/Olive/Scab 2/Specs)
I’m playing Bill, Scab 2, Specs, and Olive. I’m a junior in Cybersecurity and I’ve been in the theatre program for three years now.
Ziana Kohli (Romeo/Crutchie US)
Hi, I’m Ziana, I’m a freshman in the biotech program, and I play the part of Romeo! This is my first musical and I’m very excited to perform. I have always loved the idea of musicals, performing, and theatre in general. I hope you enjoy the show!
Gretchen Lawrence (Tommy Boy)
Hi, my name is Gretchen Lawrence. I am a freshman, and I am in the Nursing program. This is my first time being in a school play, but I have been in choirs before. I love musicals, and I am very excited to be a part of this production!
Jacob Madrigal (Oscar Delancy/Roosevelt)
My name is Jacob Madrigal, I am a sophomore who got the roles of Oscar Delancey/Roosevelt. I am in the Environmental Science program, my hobbies are playing video games, playing my saxophone, and walking my dog. I am in the Jazz club and play the Alto Saxophone and I am in an advanced orchestra.
Maya Madrigal (Davey/Jack US)
Hello! I’m Maya Madrigal playing as Davey. I am so happy to performing in this musical and to have such an amazing part. I would like to thank my family and friends for encouraging me on my path of musical theater and always being there to rehearse lines and listen to endless loops of the same songs. Though this may be my last year here, trust me when I say that this isn’t the end of my musical theater career, it’s just begun.
Madison Messner (Katherine)
Hi! My name is Madi Messner, and I’m a junior in the environmental management program. I’ve always loved musical theater and Newsies, so I’m super excited that it’s the first musical I get to be in! Outside of theater, I’m involved in several other clubs on campus, such as earth cub and FFA, where I teach veterinary science to other students! I’m really happy be a part of this production and I hope you enjoy the show!
Tsega Mengistu (Darcy/Synder)
My name is Tsega Mengistu I’m a junior in the biotechnology program! This is my third year in theater! Some of my hobbies include acting, singing, and sleeping!
Alex Morgan (Nancy)
Hi I'm Alex Morgan and I am really excited to have this opportunity and perform in this fun musical! This is going to be my first performance here at West and I hope to be in many more!!
Jari Navarro (Albert/Scab 3/Ada/Medda US)
Hello, I am Jari Navarro, and I am a junior in Sports Medicine. I really like fashion, music, and singing. This is my first time acting in a show for Theater and I am so excited to be here! Thank you for coming to the show!
James Palmquist (Morris Delancy)
Hi, My name is James Palmquist and I am an actor who has performed at several different venues in Las Vegas, including the Rainbow Company Youth Theatre, The Nevada Conservatory, Red Rock Doral Academy and West Career and Technical Academy. Some of my credits include Glaston in The Reluctant Dragon, Young Ebenezer in A Christmas Carol, Chris, the Inspector in the One-Act Play that Goes Wrong and Theo in Pippin. I also participate in drama club and compete in swimming and diving for Palo Verde High School where the team won the state championship last year. I also have several hobbies, including drawing, writing, sports, gaming and video editing, pretty much anything that can keep my mind active. I love to put on a show, and I'm excited for this year's presentation of 'Newsies'!
Cami Reinwald (Pigtails)
Hi! My name is Camille Reinwald and I am a Junior in the Nursing program. I love to sing and dance and have been in a few programs at West Tech such as The death of Anna Gonzales, A Christmas Carol, The Lottery, and last year´s Theater Awards. I love animals, reading, and baking. I am so thrilled for my first musical to be Newsies and hope everyone enjoys the show!
Evie Rex (Jack)
My name is Evie Rex. I am a senior and I have been in the theater program all four years. I am passionate about theater and excited for this years theater awards night as well as our spring musical this year, Newsies.
Mariah Stout (Spot)
My name is Mariah Stout and I’m a junior in the biomedical program! Some of my hobbies include reading, writing, and napping. I’ve been in Theater for 2 years and was in choir for 3 years. This is the biggest musical production I’ve done and I’m so excited to be a part of it.