HPCT Board of Directors

  • Courtney Lowe, President
  • Mike Lasley, Vice President
  • Therese Armbrust, Treasurer
  • Maria Schnaith-Ivan, Secretary
  • Sarah Carter
  • Linnea Bethany Coon
  • Eric Gagliardo
  • Oliver Helsabeck
  • Matt Lowe
  • Kristina Railsback
  • Ryan Schnaith-Ivan
  • Kristi Wirth
  • Martha Yarborough

FRIENDS OF HPCT

We love our friends and sponsors! They are making this and future seasons even better!

Composer ($1,000+)

  • Crescent Ford
  • The Hayden-Harman Foundation
  • High Point Arts Council
  • High Point University
  • Jim Morgan
  • Steve Morris
  • River Landing (Kintura)
  • Social Indoor
  • Martha Yarborough
  • YES! Weekly

Playwright ($750-$999)

Librettist ($500-$749)

Orchestrator ($250-$499)

  • Archdale Drug
  • High Point Elks #1155
  • High Point Museum

Patron ($100-$249)

  • Therese Armbrust
  • Sarah Carter
  • Linnea Bethany Coon
  • Eric Gagliardo
  • Oliver Helsabeck
  • Mike Lasley
  • Courtney Lowe
  • Matt Lowe
  • Kristina Railsback
  • Maria Schnaith-Ivan
  • Ryan Schnaith-Ivan
  • Kristi Wirth

Friend ($5-$99)

THE Production Team

Wilson Mericle (Director) - is excited to be working with this incredible cast and production team! Beetlejuice is one of his favorite movies, so he jumped at the opportunity to be part of this show. Normally seen on stage, some favorite roles include Emmett (“Legally Blonde: The Musical”), Cliff (“Cabaret”), Lita Encore (“Ruthless”), Charlie Brown (“You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown”), Henry Blore (“And Then There Were None”) and Seymour (“Little Shop of Horrors”). These kids will make you laugh, cry, and downright blow you away!!! It’s showtime! All his love to ML!!

Jessie Washington (Music Director) majored in Voice Performance and Arts Administration at UNC-Greensboro! Her favorite past roles include: Chiffon in “Little Shop of Horrors” (HPCT), Hot Blades Hannah in “Urinetown” (CTG), Zoe Lacroix in “Zombie Diner” by Chris Tilley (Camel City Playhouse), and she was recently the Stage Manager for “Hadestown: Teen Edition” (CTG)! Jessie LOVES to read books and watch movies in her spare time, and she hopes to one day either work on Broadway (in any capacity) or to work on a film set! Beetlejuice is her all-time favorite musical, and she’s honored to have been able to work with such an amazingly spooktacular cast and such a supportive production team—thank you all for everything. <3

Caroline Patterson (Choreographer) is beyond thrilled to return to High Point Community Theatre to bring Beetlejuice Jr. to life alongside this incredible production team and talented cast! An alumna of the Artistic Motion Ballet Company, Caroline has been teaching and choreographing across the Triad for over 11 years with Dance Expressions, CTG, LYT, HPCT, and many more. Recent choreography credits include Mean Girls Jr., Matilda, The Prom, Something Rotten, SpongeBob the Musical, Shrek the Musical, Footloose, The Wizard of Oz, Little Shop of Horrors, and 13. Favorite HPCT performance credits include Sophie in Mamma Mia, Serena in Legally Blonde, and Rosie in Cabaret. She loves creating movement that challenges and excites young artists while fostering confidence and self-expression. Find her on social media for pop-up audition prep dance class announcements! instagram: sweet.carolinegrace

Linnea Bethany Coon (Stage Manager) - is beyond blessed to be the stage manager for a wonderful and extremely talented cast. When not on or backstage, she is a 4th grade teacher at Foust Gaming and Robotics Elementary School in Guilford County. Linnea is also on the HPCT board of directors. Some of her favorite roles include Rita ("Groundhog Day the Musical" Jo ("Little Women the Musical"), Paulette ("Legally Blonde the Musical"), Beggar Woman ("Sweeney Todd the Musical"), and Martha ("Secret Garden the Musical"). She would like to give a huge break-a-leg to the cast and crew. YOU ALL ARE AMAZING

Maria Schnaith-Ivan (Assistant Stage Manager) is honored to be a part of the talented Production Team for this show. She actively serves on the HPCT Board of Directors, and has performed in A Christmas Carol, The Sound of Music, and 9-5: The Musical. When not at theater, Maria is a corporate recruiter who enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, puzzling, and dancing at any given opportunity. She’s proud of the cast and crew for their hard work and dedication. "It's showtime!"

Callie Weston (Student ASM) is so happy to be doing tech for Beetlejuice Jr.! Callie is sixteen years old and currently a Junior in high school. Callie is a fortnite battle royale champion, and she is the mayor of a five star town in animal crossing new leaf. She is the number 1. how to train your dragon fan in the whole world, and her mom is like— super cool. She can't wait for everyone to see the show!

The CAST

Mary-Harris Alston (Machete Bride/Featured Dancer) is an aspiring 13-year-old musical theater performer who loves every part of being on stage from learning new choreography to stepping into the spotlight. She has performed in productions such as Annie Jr. and A Christmas Carol among others. Mary-Harris is passionate about the arts and dreams of performing on Broadway one day. She would like to thank her teachers, friends, and family for their endless support and encouragement.

Isabelle Anthony (Maxine Dean) is so excited & thankful to be a part of Beetlejuice Jr! Isabelle is a Junior at Weaver Academy for Performing & Visual Arts. Some of her favorite roles include Viola (Twelfth Night the Musical), & Alice (Alice in Wonderland).

Emma Bertschi (Ensemble) is a freshman at Wesleyan Christian Academy. Favorite roles include Lumiere ("Beauty and the Beast, Jr"), Lavender ("Matilda"), Mersister and Princess ("The Little Mermaid"), and Middle Anna ("Frozen, Jr").

Iliana Boggs (Ensemble) is 13 years old, and attends school at Penn Griffin school for the arts. Beetlejuice is her second show at HPCT, and she hopes to be in many more productions in the future. Her interests include eating, swimming, collecting pencils and brooding. She would like to thank her friends and family for supporting her, and her parents for encouraging her to try new foods.

Madeline Boggs (Ensemble) is 11 years old and in 5th grade in the Spanish Immersion Program at Kirkman Park Elementary. This is her 2nd show with HPCT, but her 1st with this director; she is loving it and hopes to do many more with them! She also plays the guitar, and her favorite book series is The Hunger Games. She wants to thank her family, her cousin, Titus, and her sister, Iliana; without them she would not be performing. Break a Leg Everyone!

Helen Bowers (Girl Scout, shrimp puppeteer, ensemble) is a 7th grader at Penn-Griffin School for the Arts. She is excited to be taking part in this show! Favorite past roles include Silly Girl (“Beauty and the Beast, Jr.”), the rat (“Addams Family”), and the fiddler (“Fiddler on the Roof”). Thank you to the production team for this great experience!

Caleb Cook (Priest) is thankful for this opportunity to be a part of one of his dream shows. Caleb is a 5th grader at Wesleyan Christian Academy. When not at school, he enjoys spending his time with High Point Community Theatre, watching anime, playing video games, and cuddling with his dog, Fudge. Caleb would like to thank his family for their continued support of his love for the arts. Break a leg cast & crew!

Claire Culler (Ensemble) is so excited for the opportunity to be a part of Beetlejuice Jr. Claire is 12 years old and attends Ledford Middle School. She lights up the stage with her energy and love for performing. When she is not on stage, she enjoys singing, horseback riding, playing volleyball, and dancing. Claire is super excited for this play. It is by far her favorite musical. She thanks her family, friends for all their support!

Cassie Czachor (Ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of the Beetlejuice Jr. cast. Her favorite roles include Grimsby (“The Little Mermaid Jr.”), Christopher Robin (“Winnie the Pooh Kids”), a Munchkin/Crow (“The Wizard of Oz”), and Master of Ceremonies (“Guys and Dolls Jr.”). She thanks her family for their loving support.

Brice Dale (Dance Captain, Otho) is a junior at Penn-Griffin School for the Arts. Some recent endeavors have included playing Fate in “Hadestown”, and being dance captain and assistant choreographer for “Grease” and “The Addams Family.” She wants to thank her mom and dad, and the show’s creative team for this fabulous opportunity (sucks-yes)!

Makayla Eley (Delia Schlimmer) is a junior at Weaver Academy. She’s been doing theatre for about six years. Some of her credits include Hadestown (Ensemble), and Grease (Rizzo).

Izzy Giard (Sky) is an 11-year-old who loves performing on stage! A few of her favorite roles have been playing Pugsley in The Addams Family Young@Part, Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol, and Gretel in The Sound of Music. When she’s not acting or singing, Izzy enjoys running cross country and swimming. She is excited to be part of this production and wants to thank her family, friends, and directors for all their support!

Selah Goins (Lydia Deetz) is so excited to perform her dream role in her dream show. She is a high school senior pursuing musical theatre and music education. Some of her favorite roles were Wednesday (“The Addams Family”), Janis (“Mean Girls”) and Sandy (“Grease”).

Delilah Hadyk (Dead Cheerleader/Ensemble) is thrilled to make her theater debut in Beetlejuice! She is grateful for the opportunity to perform with such a talented cast and crew. Outside of theater, Delilah Claire is Miss Charlotte’s Teen 2025 and is passionate about spreading kindness through her Community Service Initiative, The Not Perfect Movement, and has been a competitive dancer for 5 years. She would like to thank her directors, castmates, and family for their endless encouragement and support.

Addalyn Henry (Juno) is so excited to be in another production with HPCT!! Thankful for this opportunity to be on stage again and bring life to this show!

Katelyn Johnson (Barbara Maitland) is incredibly thankful for the opportunity to perform in this show. Some of her favorite rules include Jack (“Into the Woods”), Wayne (“Puffs”), Jack Kelly (“Newsies Jr”) and Gol D Locks (The Golden Tales of Hip Hop). She would like to thank her family for their unwavering love and support through her artistic journey!

Myles Johnson (Lawyer/Sandworm) is thrilled to be in this show. Favorite roles include Ugly Duckling ("Shrek the Musical Jr."), Jellybone ("The Cleanest Town in Texas"), and Darcy ("Newsies"). He would like to thank his parents and sisters for always supporting his dreams.

Bianca Jones (Ensemble) is so ecstatic to be in Beetlejuice!! Her favorite role was definitely an Ancestor (Addams Family Jr.).

Andia Kajana (Cheerleader/Mourner) is so excited to have the chance to be in this show. Favorite roles of hers include Fiona ("Shrek Jr."), Brooke Wyndham (Legally Blonde Jr.) and Megan Jones (Puffs)

Harper Kaley (Ms. Argentina) is a sophomore at Weaver Academy. Her favorite roles include Matilda (“Matilda”), Katherine (“Newsies Jr.”), Beielke (“Fiddler on the Roof”), and Sharpay Evans (“High School Musical”). In her free time she loves hanging out with friends and annoying her older sister. She would like to thank all of the team at High Point Community Theater for making this experience so fun!

Jules King (Dancing Mourner/Beetlejuice Clone) is in the 11th grade at Penn-Griffin School for the Arts and is so excited to be a part of HPCT‘s Beetlejuice Jr.! When not in rehearsals, Jules loves hanging out with friends, watching shows, and playing Block Blast. Some of their favorite past roles have been Charlie Bucket in “Willy Wonka,” Peter Pan in “Peter Pan Jr.,” and Cain in “Children of Eden.”

Cy Kolorczyk (Death By Fireworks/Featured Dancer) is thrilled to be a part of the cast of Beetlejuice Jr. His favorite roles are: Shrek The Musical (Shrek) and 13 The Musical (Archie)!

Eden Kraack (Beetlejuice Clone 2) is so excited to be in their first HPCT production! Some favorite roles include Worker (“Hadestown: Teen Edition”), Gill/Marlin Understudy (“Finding Nemo Jr.”), SpongeBob SquarePants (“The SpongeBob Musical”), Motel Clerk (“The Prom”), Scut Farkus (“A Christmas Story”), and Ursula (“The Little Mermaid Jr.”)! She thanks her family, friends, and girlfriend for all of their support!

Justin Le (Beetlejuice Clone 1) is thankful for the opportunity to be in this show. Favorite roles include Beast ("Beauty and the Beast Jr."), Gollum ("The Hobbit"), Bilbo ("The Hobbit"), Edmund ("The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe"), Wilbur ("Charlotte's Web"), and Mowgli ("Jungle Book Jr.").

Christian Lowe (Adam Maitland) - is a passionate, charming, and hilarious 17 year old young man who can make a MEAN smoothie. He is the #1 muppets fan, a previous subway surfers world record holder, is very good at playing corn hole, and can recite the entire tiki room soundtrack (what can’t this guy do, am I right folks) he would like to thank the Goats (Aaron Miller, Tommy Harmon, and Wes Deussing), Air fryers, Ryan Gosling, Bruno Mars, Sonic, and the production team for this fire production (fire emoji) (fire emoji)

Mason Lewis (Charles Deetz) is honored to have been a part of such an amazing cast. His favorite roles include Orin Scrivello (“Little Shop of Horrors”), Colonel Mustard (“Clue”), Sheldon J. Plankton (“SpongeBob the Musical”), and Rapunzel’s Prince (“Into the Woods Jr.”).

Jasmine Lysaght (Parachute Jumper/Ensemble) is thrilled to be in her first production with HPCT and is incredibly grateful to be part of such a great and talented cast. She has loved performing from a young age and is excited to continue growing in theatre.

Aaron Miller (Beetlejuice) is a very awesome 17-year-old Senior at Penn Griffin and is very excited to play the role of Beetlejuice. His favorite roles include Crutchie (Newsies), Lucas (Addams Family), The Baker (Into the Woods), and Grandpa Joe (Willy Wonka). Aaron would like to thank everyone for supporting him throughout the process, and he’d especially like to thank Christian Lowe, Xander Purvis, and Maurice Gordon.

Delaney Miller (Dead Jockey) is thrilled to be a part of HPCT’s Beetlejuice Jr.! Some of her favorite past roles include Jan (“Grease”), Scab/Featured dancer (“Newsies”), Sandy (“Grease”), Lucinda (“Into the Woods”), and Alice Beineke (“Addams Family”). She wants to thank her friends (most importantly Katelyn Johnson for her moral support in writing this bio), family, and production team for their wonderful support!

Ava Salnikov (Death by Toaster/Featured Dancer) is thrilled to be a part of her first production with HPCT! She has been a part of North West Drama as publicity manager (“Mean Girls”), the Acrobat (“Matilda”), Costume Supervisor (“SpongeBob: The Musical”) and now Dance Captain (“Frozen”).

Sebastian Schnaith-Ivan (Maxie Dean / Hunter with a Shrunken Head) is a 6th grader at Penn-Griffin School for the Arts and has performed at HPCT and Lexington Youth Theatre. He most recently performed in “Groundhog Day: The Musical” (Groundhog) and “Peter Pan, Jr.” (Captain Hook). Some of his favorite performances include: “Newsies” (Les), “The Addams Family - Young @ Part” (Uncle Fester), “Beauty and the Beast” (Chip), “The Sound of Music” (Kurt), “A Christmas Carol: The Musical” (Tiny Tim), “Finding Nemo Jr.” (Nemo), and “Matilda” (Nigel). Sebastian loves anything horror and spicy food. He would like to thank his friends and family for always supporting him. Sebastian would like to give a special shout out to his amazing sister, Sofia, for introducing him to theater. Enjoy the show!

Ella Waldecker (Girl Scout, Cheerleader) is excited to participate in her 5th show with High Point Community Theater. Ella has loved all the roles she has brought to the stage. She has a passion for theater, music, softball and her friends.

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