Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical Crew

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Stage Manager
Patricia Lunsford
Patricia "Patty" Lunsford is a Junior and a member of the ZHS Technical Theatre Department. She currently maintains a 4.2 GPA while also being an active member of the ZHS FCA Club. Patty has previously teched Cinderella, The Wizard of Oz, and Little Women. She is on the Bible Drill Team and has competed every year at state for the past 8 years. She has also found the time to teach herself how to play the piano. Patty plans to go to college once she graduates from high school. She most admires Miss Honey from the show because she is a great example of how to bring light into a dark and scary world by putting hope into the hearts of her students at whatever cost. Patty would like to thank her parents and her oldest brother. She would also like to thank those people who have put their faith in her and supported her throughout her life.
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Assistant Stage Manager
Paisley Sanders
Paisley Sanders is a Freshman Talented Theatre student and a member of the ZHS Technical Theatre Department. She proudly maintains a 4.0 GPA. Paisley has previously worked as a sound technician for Little Women, the stage manager for Frozen, and performed as Clotho in The Alcestiad. She plans to attend college out-of-state and earn a degree in criminal psychology. Paisley would like to thank her best friend, Claire, and her big brother, Eliot, for their support.
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Props Manager
Landry Gleason
Landry Gleason is a Sophomore and a member of the ZHS Technical Theatre Department. She has previously been involved in A Raisin In the Sun, The Wizard of Oz, and Little Women. Landry plans to attend college after high school and major in history to become a management analyst. She would like to thank her best friends for holding her accountable.
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Fly Rail Operator
Daniel Behr
Daniel Behr is a Sophomore and a member of the ZHS Technical Theatre Department. He currently maintains a 4.0 GPA while being a proud member of the ZHS Choir Department. He has previously performed in Shakespeare in Love, The Wizard of Oz, and Radium Girls. Daniel plans to become a chemical engineer after he graduates from high school. He most admires his dad for teaching him how to have a good work ethic and for being there for him and his family. Daniel would like to thank Ms. Fountain helping him to grow as a singer.
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Fly Rail Operator
Nathan Boyea
Nathan Boyea is a Junior and a member of the ZHS Technical Theatre Department. He is also a proud member of the ZHS Quiz Bowl Team. Nathan has previously been involved in Cinderella, Little Women, and The Wizard of Oz. He plans to attend college after high school and study to become an engineer. He would like to thank his uncle Jeff and Michael Boyea, whom he admires most, for their support.
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Stagehand
Ava Carter
Ava Carter is a Freshman Talented Theatre student and a member of the ZHS Technical Theatre Department. She currently maintains a 3.7 GPA while being an active member of the ZHS D&D Club and Mock Trial Club. Ava has previously performed in The Alcestiad as Watchman and The Tempest as Ariel. She plans to go to college and obtain her doctorate in psychology and minor in theatre to become an actor. Ava would like to thank her parents and friends for supporting her.
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Props
Ava Dillon
Ava Dillon is a Junior and a member of the ZHS Technical Theatre Department. She is also a member of the ZHS FFA Club. Ava competed with her team at the Area IV Nursery and Landscape Competition in 2022 and 2023 and earned 4th place both times! She plans to attend Tulane University after high school and study radiology. Ava admires her mother most for her bravery. She would like to thank her friends for supporting her.
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Props
Katie Evans
Katie Evans is a Sophomore and a member of the ZHS Technical Theatre Department. She is an active member of the ZHS Improv Troupe and she plays the bass guitar. Katie has previously performed in Little Women, Twelfth Night, and Everybody. She would like to thank her family for supporting her in the theatre.
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Wardrobe
Ma'at Firven
Ma'at Firven is a Senior Talented Theatre and Talented Music student and a member of the ZHS Theatre Department. She is also a proud member of the ZHS FBLA Club and Beta Club. Ma'at has previously performed in The Wizard of Oz as Oz, Shakespeare in Love as the Queen, and Radium Girls as Ms. Wiley. She plans to attend college after high school and study public policy. Ma'at would like to thank Bruno and her parents, whom she admires most.
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Light Board Operator
Lillian Funk
Lillian "Lilly" Funk is a Junior and a member of the ZHS Technical Theatre Department. She currently serves as the Communications Officer for the ZHS Theatre Department and is an active participant of the National Honor Society. Lilly also volunteers her time at the Zachary Chamber of Commerce whenever she can. She has previously teched The Wizard of Oz and was the Assistant Stage Manager for Little Women. She plans to attend college and major in mass communication and public relations after high school. She would like to thank her friends, family, mom (whom she admires most) for their support.
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Stagehand
Elizabeth Hughes
Elizabeth "Libby" Hughes is a Freshman and a member of the ZHS Technical Theatre Department. She is currently an active member of the ZHS Swim Team. Libby would like to thank her mom and dad for always believing in her.
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Sound Operator
Joshua Hughes
Joshua "Josh" Hughes is a Freshman and a member of the ZHS Technical Theatre Department. He has previously been involved in Frozen Jr. as the Assistant Stage Manager, The Alcestiad, and Little Women. Josh has competed at Texas Thespians numerous times and won many awards. He is also a proud member of the workforce as an employee of a local restaurant. He plans to attend college in North Carolina and study to become an audio engineer. Josh also plans to travel around the world doing technical work for live shows. He would like to thank his siblings, grandparents, and friends for helping him through these shows.
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Stagehand
Zoe Jones
Zoe Jones is a Junior and a member of the ZHS Technical Theatre Department. She currently maintains a 4.2 GPA while being a proud member of the ZHS Band, National Honor Society, and Beta Club. Zoe has previously been involved in Radium Girls, The Wizard of Oz, and A Rain In the Sun. She plans to attend college after she graduates from high school. Zoe most admires her parents because they are always hard working and willing to help out. She would like to thank her friends and family for always supporting her in her activities.
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Stagehand
Benton McCrary
Benton McCrary is a Freshman and a member of the ZHS Technical Theatre Department. He has previously participated in Frozen Jr. and North Pole's Got Talent. Benton plans to get his certification in welding after high school. Her would like to thank God for everything that he has done for him and Mrs. Dry and Mr. Mathews.
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Spotlight Operator
Isabel McCain
Isabel "Izzie" McCain is a Freshman and a member of the ZHS Technical Theatre Department. She has previously been involved in Frozen Jr., The Tempest, and Little Women. Izzie is proud to share that she is in AP Science and Honors courses here at ZHS. She plans to attend college and study to become an anesthesiologist once she graduates from high school. Izzie would like to thank her dad, brother, step-mom, and step-siblings for their love and support.
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Wardrobe
Alexa McKey
Alexa McKey is a Freshman Talented Theatre student and a member of the ZHS Choir Department. She currently maintains a 4.3 GPA while being a proud member of the ZHS Choir, Theatre, and Mock Trial Team. Alexa has previously performed in Frozen Jr. as Bulda, The Alcestiad as Death/Pytho, and Seussical as a member of the ensemble. She is proud to share that she has made the Lousiana ACDA All-State Honor Choir and competed at the District Literary Rally. Alexa plans to go to college for biochemical engineering with an emphasis on genetics and forensics after high school. She would like to thank her mother and grandmother for all that they do for her and how much they support her.
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Wardrobe
Donny Parker
Donny Parker is a Sophomore and a member of the ZHS Choir Department. He is also a proud member of the ZHS Cross Country Team and Track Team. He would like to thank Ms. Fountain for supporting him.
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Mic Operator
Mason Rojas
Mason Rojas is a Sophomore Talented Music student and a member of the ZHS Technical Theatre Department. He currently maintains a 3.7 GPA. Mason has previously been involved in The Alcestiad, Shakespeare in Love, The Wizard of Oz, and Radium Girls.
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Stagehand
Rowan Rushing
Rowan Rushing is a Freshman and a member of the ZHS Choir and Talented Theatre Department. He has previously performed in Frozen Jr., The Tempest, and Alcestiad. His future plans are to audition and get accepted into the musical theatre class next year. The person that Rowan most admires is Mr. Mathews for helping him build upon his acting skills. He would like to thank his parents and his brother for giving him rides and being supportive.
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Wardrobe
Alexa Spillman
Alexa "Lexie" Spillman is a Freshman and a member of the ZHS Technical Theatre Department. She is a proud member of her church and the ZHS Wrestling Team as one of the team managers. Lexie has previously teched Alcestiad, Little Women, and Frozen Jr. She plans to study to become a cruise director after college. Lexie would like to thank Mrs. Chelsea and the FBCZ Youth Department for their support.
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Spotlight Operator
Jadon Stewart
Jadon Stewart is a Sophomore and a member of the ZHS Technical Theatre Department. Jadon has previously worked tech for the ZHS Choir Fall and Winter Concert and Little Women. Jadon plans to pursue a career in engineering after high school. He would like to thank his mom, dad, and grandpa for their support.
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Stagehand
Noah Sutton
Noah Sutton is a Sophomore and a member of the ZHS Choir, Theatre, and Talented Art Department. He has previously performed in Radium Girls, Little Women, and Shakespeare in Love. Noah plans to study to become a psychologist after he completes high school. He most admires Kyrin Hardnett for helping him grow as a person and in his abilities as an actor. Noah would like to thank his mom and dad for being his support system.
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Brionna White
Brionna White is a Freshman and a member of the Talented Theatre Department. She is also a proud member of the ZHS Mock Trial Team. Brionna has previously teched for Frozen Jr. and the ZHS Choir Fall Concert, and she has performed in The Alcestiad. She plans to attend law school after high school and study to become a criminal justice lawyer. Brionna would like to thank her parents, sisters, and theatre teacher for helping her get to where she is today.
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Stagehand
Brooke Williams
Brooke Williams is a Junior and a member of the ZHS Technical Theatre Department. She currently maintains a 4.2 GPA while being an active member of the ZHS Band. Brooke has previously been involved in The Wizard of Oz and Radium Girls. She would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support.
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Director
Heather Feierabend
Ms. Heather Feierabend has been the Talented Theatre Teacher at Zachary High School and Northwestern Middle School since 2017. She started her career at Mississippi State University and has been teaching talented theatre since 2006. She is a professional performer and also teaches voice and songwriting at the Songbird Music School. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre from Vanderbilt University and a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Directing Theatre from Ole Miss. Her favorite part of her work is seeing her wonderful students grow and mature as young artists and young adults. She is exceedingly grateful for the love and support of her family.
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Musical Director
Cierra Fountain
Cierra Fountain is the Director of Choirs at Zachary High School in Zachary, Louisiana. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education Degree (BME) from Louisiana State University and a Master of Educational Leadership Degree (M.Ed.) from Louisiana State University Shreveport. She started her teaching career in 2017 as the Choir Director at West Feliciana Middle School before moving to the Zachary Community School District and teaching Choir and General Music at Copper Mill Elementary School. She serves as the High School Co-Chair of the District IV Louisiana Music Educators Association and is her local church's drummer. Her favorite part of her work is getting to make beautiful music with such dedicated and talented students. She is grateful to God for blessing her with the ability to connect with people through music and to her parents for their endless love and support.
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Choreographer
Jerisse Grantham
Jerisse Grantham is the owner of the Jeffie Jean Dance Studio and a certified instructor by the Dance Masters of America. She earned her BS from Louisiana State University and has enjoyed teaching dance for many years in her studio and around the Baton Rouge area. She has taught in the Zachary community at Northwestern Middle School and Zachary High School for the past 7 years. Jerisse has also served as an adjunct faculty member at Tulane University for 21 years and has taught for OLLI (LSU Continuing Education) for 17 years. She has also worked as the costumer and choreographer of the Mardi Gras Krewe of Romany for the past 20 years.
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Costume Head
Selena Morgan
Selena Morgan is the Costume Head for Zachary High School, Zachary Middle School, and Zachary Elementary School. She started sewing as a new mother, who wanted to make her child something, and fell in love with sewing. She has costumed over a dozen shows in the last 3 years with the school District. Selena has a Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy from Western Illinois University and also runs a music studio out of her home. In her free time, she enjoys singing and doing music with kids at her church and bible study, coaching upwards cheerleading, hiking, and reading. Her favorite part of costuming is being able to take something and figure out a way to change it into something else. She would like to thank her parents for always encouraging her to be creative and think outside the box and for buying her her first sewing machine. She would also like to thank her husband and children for understanding that sometimes mommy works weird hours.
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Scenic Charge Artist
Lauren Conerly
Lauren Conerly is the Talented Art Teacher at Zachary High School in Zachary, Louisiana. She earned for Art Education Degree from Southeastern University in 2013. She has since been teaching Talented Art at ZHS for the past 11 years. Over the course of those years, her students have competed in the Baton Rouge Gallery and won 1st and 2nd Place several times. Lauren has served as the Scenic Charge Artist at ZHS since 2019.