Mackenzie Bennett (Joshie Girl/Patty's Gang) is thrilled to be part of this production as one of Joshie Girls/Patty’s Gang. These roles give her a wonderful opportunity to let her passion for dance truly shine. Some of her favorite past roles include Jr. Acolyte in A Christmas Carol, Ancestor in The Addams Family, Twinkle the Pirate in Peter Pan Jr., and Cheerleader, Elsa, and Mad Maddy in Descendants.

Andrea Bias (Reporter/Paparazzi/Cartoon Singer) is so happy to be in this show. It's by far her favorite one. Some of her other favorite roles in other shows are Squirt (Finding Nemo), Anderson kid (Christmas Carol), and July (Annie Jr.). She likes to do competition dancing, listening to music, and doing plays.

Lucy Blackerby (Pauline/Valentine Singer) is so thankful to be a part of another play with HPCT! She has also enjoyed playing the parts of Scrooge (“A Christmas Carol”), Oberon (“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”) and the Children’s Choir (“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”).

Iliana Boggs (Joshie Girl/ Patty’s Gang) is 13 years old, and attends Penn Griffin School for the Arts. Diary of A Wimpy Kid is her fourth show at HPCT, and she hopes to be in many more productions in the future. Her interests include swimming, collecting pencils, brooding, walking her pet potato, and light treason. She would like to thank her friends and family for supporting her, and her parents for encouraging her to try new foods!

Madeleine Boggs (Claire's Gang/Kid/Nun Doll) is thrilled to be back on the stage with HPCT for her 4th show! Madeleine is a proud drama kid who loves to read KOTLC (iykyk), watch “You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah”, and hang around at the pool. She wants to give a shoutout to her friend, Luna - thank you for being an amazing friend! Break-A-Leg everyone!

Piper Boyles (Reporter/Paparazzi/Cartoon Singer) is excited to be part of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.” Previous roles with HPTC summer camps include performances in “Winnie the Pooh,” “The Lion King,” and “Peter Pan.” Piper is grateful to HPTC for the opportunity to be part of this production and thankful to share the stage with such a talented cast. She loves being on stage, making new friends, and bringing characters to life. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Liam Brennan (Bryce/Student 6) is a rising 6th grader at SWMS. This is Liam’s first show with HPCT, and he is very thankful to be a part of this community! Prior roles outside of HPCT include Huey (The Greatest Snowman), and a narrator in an Inclusive Winnie the Pooh Kids show. He is thankful for his friends and family's support!

Rylie Brennan (Patty's Gang/Joshie Girl/ Fashionista) is a rising 8th grader at SWMS. Rylie adores being a part of HPCT because it is a safe space to be herself. Her favorite prior roles include (Tigger) Winnie the Pooh, (Pepper) Annie, (Junior Acolyte, Future dancer) A Christmas Carol. She loves theater and loves supporting her friends backstage when not on stage. She wants to thank her friends, family, and HPCT for believing in her.

Sadie Carroll (Hall Monitor/Fan) is excited to be in her first musical! Thanks to her family for their support, and to HPCT for this opportunity!

Sarah Carter (Mrs. Clayton/Fregley’s Mom) is a proud member of the HPCT board of directors. This is the first production she has costumed and she has enjoyed being on the stage and working behind the scenes. Some of her favorite productions have been ‘9 to 5’, ‘Spamalot’, and ‘Mamma Mia’.

Claire Carter (Yvette/Valentines Singer) is a rising freshman at Weaver Academy, and is thrilled to be a part of this production, some of her favorite shows have been 'A Christmas Carol: the Musical' (Grace Smythe), 'Peter Pan Jr' (Peter Pan), 'Legally Blonde Jr' (Kiki), ‘SpongeBob: the Musical' (ensemble), ‘Mama Mama Mia’ (Lisa), and 'Mean Girls Jr' (Janis). She would like to thank her mother and other mentors in her life for their support.

Caleb James Cook (Chris/Cartoon Doctor) is excited to kick the summer off by returning to the stage with HPCT in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical. Caleb enjoys bringing stories to life with his theatre family. When not on stage he enjoys spending time with friends, participating with band and chorus at school, and the occasional video game. He would like to thank the cast and crew for a fantastic experience and he hopes that the audience enjoys the show.

Silas Erhardt (Greg Heffley) is excited to be making his High Point Community Theater debut. His favorite roles include Moonface Martin ("Anything Goes Youth Edition"), Young Simba ("The Lion King Jr."), and Mr. Krabs ("Spongebob the Musical Jr."). When he's not on stage, Silas enjoys soccer and video games. He'd like to thank the cast and crew for being awesome!

Emery Fenton (Fan/Hall Monitor) is excited to be back in her second performance with the High Point Community Theater after performing in the 2025 A Christmas Carol (Angel Choir, Ensemble). Outside of her growing love for the theater, you can find her hitting her volleyball around and spending time with her family. She’s excited for more shows to come!

Kierstyn George (Eighth Grader 1/Cartoon Teacher/Cartoon Kid 2) is so happy to be in this show. She has also been in “ Beauty and the Beast” as Narrator 2. She would like to thank her friends and family for supporting her through her musical theatre journey but, especially thank her sister Alyse for introducing her to musical theater.

Kayla Gicewicz (Fashionista/Popular Girl) is excited to be in her first musical.

Lucas Harris (Rodrick/Reporter/Claire’s Gang) is grateful to be on stage with HPCT for another show. Past roles that Lucas has enjoyed are Eddie ("Haphazardly Ever After"), Bruce ("Finding Nemo Jr."), Hans ("Frozen Jr."), and Doug ("Descendants").

Eileen Hiltz (Claire's Gang/Kid 1/Valentines Singer) has participated in the last three HPCT shows in a row. She would like to give thanks and dedicate this performance to Director Courtney Lowe and Stage Manager Linnea Bethany. When Eileen is not singing she usually participates in afterschool clubs. Currently she doesn't know her "one stupid thing" because she is starting at Kiser Middle School-the Spanish Immersion magnet. Eileen lives "stuck in the middle" of downtown High Point with Mom (Hiltz), Dad (Dougie), and brother (Johnny).

Kayliah Hudson (Fashionsitas/Popular Girls) is thrilled to be making her musical theater debut in the show "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" at 12 years old. Kayliah is a rising 7th grader who loves to sing, dance and play softball. When not on stage Kayliah can be found writing original short stories, sketching portraits of interesting people or entertaining her brother and sister with songs from various musicals. She would like to thank her family and all of her friends, teachers and castmates for their endless support!

Amari Jones (Charlie/Lin Manuel) is thankful for the opportunity to be in this show. His favorite roles include The Tin Man (“The Wizard of Oz Musical”), Frank Gilbreth (“Cheaper By The Dozen”), Peter (“The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe”), and Leroy Herman (“The BestChristmas Pageant Ever”).

Mike Lasley (Mr. Huff/Mr. Underwood) has a bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate in music from UNCG and teaches at NC A&T State University. He currently serves as Vice President on the HPCT Board of Directors. Mike has served on production teams for over 50 productions in the Triad. Favorite roles include Shrek (Shrek the Musical), Sylvia St. Croix (Ruthless), Earl "Brother Boy" Ingram (Sordid Lives), Lawrence Jameson (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels), Dr. Armstrong (And Then There Were None), Bud (Bridges of Madison County), and the star of his middle school play - Wilmer (School for Nerds). All the love to WM!

Wilson Mericle (Dad) is thankful for the opportunity to be in this show. 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”). All my love to ML!!

Emory Moore (Claire) is thankful for this opportunity that HPCT has given her. This is one of her favorite roles so far!!! Working with the people here & getting to know everyone has been great. Emory is so glad she was cast in this show!!!

Hailey Morrioson (Paparazzi/Reporter/Cartoon Singer) is so excited to be a part of this show! This is her second show with HPCT and she looks forward to working with them more in the future. A few past roles include Ensemble/Caroline Krafft("Mean Girls"), and Children's Choir("Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat")

Kyle Muse (Claire's Gang/Kid 3/Chucky Doll) is thankful for the opportunity to be in this show. Prior roles include Officer Ward ("Annie Jr.").

Peyton K. Naylor (Rowley) is a 5th grade honors student at The Point College Prep and Leadership Academy. He has performed with the Community Theatre of Greensboro in “The Wizard of Oz” and as Young Simba in Disney’s “The Lion King Jr.” He has also played a Caroler in NC A&T State University’s 2025 production of  “The Gift of the Magi”. Peyton sings in four choirs, studies dance, and plays piano, drums, and trumpet. He thanks God, his family, and HPCT for this amazing opportunity.

Emersyn Pritchett (Fregley) is a rising 7th grader at Penn Griffin School for the Arts.  Favorite previous roles include Cruella “101 Dalmatians Kids”, Tiger Lily “Peter Pan Jr.”, Fan Scrooge and Jr. Acolyte “A Christmas Carol the Musical”, Chip “Beauty and the Beast”and LeFou “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” She would like to thank her friends and family for helping her grow. When she’s not doing theatre she’s at home or with her friends. She hopes that you will enjoy the show!

Morrison Quilty (Manny, Cartoon Singer/Ninja Doll/Cartoon Kid 1) is an 11-year-old performer with a passion for theater, sports, music, and video games. After moving to Winston-Salem four years ago, he began pursuing his love of the arts at The Arts Based School, where he regularly performs in school productions. Most recently, he had a solo and appeared as Tybalt in Romeo and Juliet. He also sang with Sforzando boys choir this year, combining his love of music and performance. Diary of a Wimpy Kid is his first musical, and he is excited to be part of the production.

Sebastian Schnaith-Ivan (Joshie/Claire’s Gang/Cartoon Inger) will be a 7th grader at Penn-Griffin School for the Arts in the fall and has performed at HPCT and Lexington Youth Theatre. Some of Sebastian’s favorite roles include: “Peter Pan, Jr.” (Captain Hook), “Newsies” (Les), “Beauty and the Beast” (Chip), “The Sound of Music” (Kurt), “A Christmas Carol: The Musical” (Tiny Tim/Jonathon/Scrooge at 12), and “Finding Nemo Jr.” (Nemo). 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 and keep your Animal Heart alive!

Jackson Silver (Eighth Grader 2/Creighton the Cretin) is very happy to be in this show. In the past he has been in Frozen, as King Agnar, and in Matilda, as Prince Eric.

Eleanor St. George (Duane) is excited to be part of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.” Some of her favorite roles include Annie (“Annie Jr.”), Nemo (“Finding Nemo Jr.”), Tiny Tim (“A Christmas Carol the Musical”), Horton (“Seussical Kids”), Rudy Grunch (“The Grunch”), and Scar (“The Lion King Kids”). When Eleanor is not onstage, she can usually be found singing somewhere nearby, probably loudly, and almost definitely without being asked. She also loves cats, her family, her friends, and cats again, just in case that was not clear. Eleanor is grateful to the artistic team, her castmates, and everyone who helped make this show such a fun and memorable experience.

Sonny Starling (Susan Heffley) is so elated to be returning to High Point Community Theatre, especially for this show in particular! She previously played Ms.Clayton in Diary of a Wimpy Kid the musical at YAC. Some of Sonny’s favorite roles include Ruthie Taylor and Ned in Bat Boy the Musical, Amalia Balash in She Loves Me, and Ichi in the NC Premiere of ReformED. Sonny would like to thank her mother “Mom Burger” for her endless support.

Emerson Tillery (Joshie Girl/Patty’s Gang) is a rising 5th grader who is excited to join her friends in another HPCT production! Whether it’s performing in dance competitions or in shows with HPCT, Emerson’s love for the stage really shines through! Some of her past roles include Children’s Choir (“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”), Acolyte/ Featured Dancer (“A Christmas Carol”), Brave Girl (“Peter Pan Jr.”), Penny (“101 Dalmatians Kids”), Shenzi (“Lion King Kids”), and a Bee (“Winnie the Pooh Kids”). Emerson would like to thank the cast and crew for always supporting and encouraging her! Break a leg everyone!

Ella Walldecker (Leona/Valentines Singer) is excited to participate in another amazing show with High Point Community Theater. She has loved every role she has brought to the stage.  Her favorite shows include Beetlejuice Jr., Christmas Carol, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. She has a passion for theater, music, softball, and her friends and family.

Fizz Weiss (Hall Monitor/Fan) is so grateful for the chance to be part of this amazing show. Their favorite roles include the Royal Page (“Descendants the Musical”), and Smythe Child (“A Christmas Carol”). They want to thank their family and friends for supporting them through everything.

Avery White (Joshie Girl/Patty's Gang) is thrilled to be part of this cast and show! While this is her first main stage production with HPCT, she has loved performing in past summer camp productions including “Winnie the Pooh,” “The Lion King,” and “101 Dalmatians.” Avery is also a competitive dancer at Point South Dance & Tumble. When she’s not on stage, she loves reading, being creative, and making others laugh! Avery would like to thank Mrs. Courtney, Mrs. Linnea, and Ms. Trinity for this wonderful experience!

Sam Wilson (Fan/Hall Monitor) is thrilled to be a part of this cast and production. This is Sam's first time on stage but hopefully not his last!

Jordan Winslow (Patty Farrell) is excited to be a part of this production with her HPCT family. Some of her favorite roles include Marta in “The Sound of Music,” Fan in “A Christmas Carol,” and Pepper in “Annie KIDS.” Jordan would like to thank her voice coach, Sonny Willis, and her acting coach, Lindsi Jeter, for their guidance and support. Outside of theater, she enjoys dancing with High Point Ballet, reading, and spending time with her best friends, Emersyn and Izzy. Jordan is grateful to her family and friends for all their love, encouragement, and support.