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Tara Alim
Tina – Trooper Ensemble/Pepper Understudy
Tara is super excited to be part of this production of Mamma Mia! This is her third year at Greenhill. She has been involved in theatre since she was young, and she loves to perform. This is her favorite musical, and she’s with her favorite people. She can’t wait to watch this production come together!
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J.J. Arbuckle
Harry Bright
J.J. is so excited to work on his third musical at Greenhill! He previously played Damian in Mean Girls and Will in Big Fish. Mamma Mia! is such a fun show, and he couldn’t imagine doing it with any other group of people. He would like to thank his parents for always supporting him, and VHS for helping him fall in love with theater!
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Max Backover
Greg – Super Ensemble/Sam Understudy
Max is excited to do his first musical at Greenhill. He's only had one year of musical experience, being in Beauty and the Beast at a previous school. He really enjoys Mamma Mia! and is overjoyed that Greenhill has picked this as their musical this year. He would like to thank his parents and friends for encouraging him to join.
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Deenah Baig
Amaya – Trooper Ensemble
Deenah has only ever done tech before, so she is excited for her first time actually performing in the musical. She’s looking forward to seeing how the finished production looks and can’t wait for people to watch and see everyone’s hard work pay off!
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Ari Beltzman
Spotlight Operator
Ari will be on the crew for his second show at Greenhill. Previously, Ari was on crew for Matilda Jr. as a stage crew member. He is looking forward to working on Mamma Mia! this year, and he would like to thank Mr. Turbyne for giving him the opportunity to work on this production.
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Evelyn Berg
Hannah – Super Ensemble/Chad Understudy
As a senior this year, Evelyn is so excited to be participating in her fourth Greenhill musical production! Throughout Upper School, she has played Jetsam in The Little Mermaid, Josephine in Big Fish, Lauren in Mean Girls, and now Hannah in the Super Ensemble of Mamma Mia! She would like to thank her parents, Ed and Meg; her siblings, Liam and Nora; and her theater family for their endless support.
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Anjali Blewett
Leah – Super Ensemble
Anjali is currently participating in her fourth production at Greenhill as an ensemble member. She has worked in The Little Mermaid, Mean Girls, and Much Ado About Nothing as different background characters and supporting roles. She enjoys singing, dancing, and doing improv. She is very excited about the production of Mamma Mia! and how the musical will turn out.
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Asha Blewett
Emma – Tropper Ensemble
This is Asha's third year in theater, and he's very excited to participate in this year's production of Mamma Mia! His favorite production that he's done so far has been Big Fish. He has had so much fun during this production and can't wait for everyone to see what they've been working on. He would like to thank his family and friends for their support, and he hopes to continue to do theater in college.
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Leo Blumenthal
Logan – Trooper Ensemble
Leo is excited to start his first theater production at Greenhill, with many more to come! He has been in many previous productions at his previous school, notably Scuttle in The Little Mermaid, and Cheshire Cat in Alice In Wonderland. He can’t wait to be back on stage with his friend, Lila Üster.
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Sonia Brown
Naomi – Super Ensemble
Sonia is no stranger to the stage. She has been dancing for 12 years and has performed and competed for dance countless times. She has danced in many Nutcracker performances including Texas Ballet Theater’s production at the Winspear Opera House. She also participated in Greenhill’s musical Mean Girls in 2023. Mamma Mia! is one of her favorite musicals.
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Brian Chao
Lead Props/Carpentry/Stage Crew
This is Brian's third Greenhill production, and he is very excited to be working on Mamma Mia! Having worked on the lights and sets of previous shows, he is really looking forward to designing the props this time. He has found theatre to be a very comfortable and incredible community and is very appreciative of all the fellow cast and crew members he has gotten to work with over the years. Brian would like to thank his mom and dad, who are always supportive of any endeavor he takes on.
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Shreya Chhaya
Rosie
Shreya is so excited to be working on her seventh show at Greenhill! Previously, she's been in The Little Mermaid, Big Fish, She Kills Monsters, Mean Girls, Much Ado About Nothing, and Water. Gun. Argument. She would like to thank the amazing cast and crew of Mamma Mia! for all the hard work they put into making this the best musical yet! She can't wait to see what you think of the show.
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Megan Cleary
Melia – Super Ensemble/Father Alexandrios
This is Megan's first time in a Greenhill theatre production. She began acting at a young age at summer camps and local programs. She would like to thank her older sister, Molly, for being her inspiration to start acting. She would also like Ms. Hillary, her vocal teacher; her family; and all of the teachers helping with this production.
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Ella Costabile
Kelly – Super Ensemble
Ella is so excited to be in her fourth production with Greenhill Theatre! She fell in love with theater when she started at Greenhill freshman year and has been in every production since then. When she’s not acting, Ella loves to read, bake, play lacrosse, and spend time with her friends and family. She would like to thank her mom and dad for supporting her in everything she does!
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Megan Czuchlewski
Chad
Megan is so excited to be performing in Mamma Mia! as her sixth production at Greenhill. At Greenhill, she has previously been in Big Fish, Mean Girls, She Kills Monsters, and Much Ado About Nothing. She also joined the group that performed Water. Gun. Argument. at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh. Outside of theatre, she plays softball. She would like to thank her friends, family, and all the cast and crew for making this show possible!
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Marieve Donnell
Stage Manager
Marieve is a senior who feels bittersweet about this being her last musical with Greenhill. This will be her seventh show and second musical being the stage manager. She has enjoyed getting to work with lots of different students and faculty members over her last few years and hopes to enjoy working with the two new faculty members and new students just as much. She is grateful for the entire experience and is glad to be ending her senior year with such an iconic musical and captivating play in the spring.
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Neve Felder
Vasiliki – Super Ensemble/Dance Captain
Neve is so excited for her second show at Greenhill. She loved doing Mean Girls last year and can’t wait for everyone to see this year’s amazing show! She’d like to thank everyone who was involved in making this production possible.
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Bailey Fisher
Stage Crew
Bailey is excited to be working on her second Greenhill production. She previously worked as stage crew on the One Act Play in 2023. She would like to thank her parents for always supporting her.
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Ruby Garza
Rosie
Ruby is a junior who is thrilled to be playing Rosie in Mamma Mia! Outside of theatre, Ruby is very involved in the Fine Arts at Greenhill – being co-president of the choir, in Advanced Video Production, and on the Greenhill improv troupe. In addition, she runs varsity cross country and varsity track. She has loved being in the musical throughout this semester and enjoyed getting to know the rest of the cast and crew and playing Rosie. Enjoy the show!
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Darwin George
Assistant Stage Manager
Darwin is a junior who is beyond overjoyed to be part of the tech crew this semester for the musical Mamma Mia! She has previously worked as a technician on Mean Girls, Much Ado About Nothing, and Water. Gun. Argument. She loved being a part of these productions and is very excited to continue making these shows happen. She would like to thank the amazing theater community for making her feel welcome.
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Hazel Goes-Young
Pepper
Hazel is excited to be working on her fourth production at Greenhill. Her previous works include Girl with Orange Cat in Big Fish, narrator in She Kills Monsters, Dance Captain in Mean Girls, Mike TV in Willy Wonka Jr., and One of the Monkeys in Dr. Seuss. She would like to thank her mom and family for always supporting her!
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Syrus Gupta
Bill Austin
Syrus is over the moon to perform in his fourth official show at Greenhill. He started acting at Summer on the Hill theater programs and spent the next several years honing his skills until his first musical, Elf, Jr., in Middle School. He also performed in Mean Girls and his first play Water. Gun. Argument., at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. As for Mamma Mia!, he is confident he is Sophie's father.
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Eliza Hark
Carpentry/Electrics Crew/Deck Crew
This is Eliza’s fourth year working in Technical Theater at Greenhill. She has developed a passion for the hands-on work that comes with building props and scenery. She has contributed to productions The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet, Mean Girls, and Much Ado About Nothing. Eliza is thrilled to be part of the Mamma Mia! team this year and excited to contribute her skills and continue bringing productions to life.
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Grace Helms
Georgia – Trooper Ensemble/Ali Understudy
Grace is a freshman this year, and her recent productions include Six the Musical Teen Edition, Newsies Jr., and 42nd Street. Later this year, Grace will be attending the Junior Theater Festival with Preston Center Dance. She is so excited to be a part of such an amazing production and would like to thank the entire cast and crew for all their hard work and dedication!
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Katelyn Herlitz
Sound Board Operator
Katelyn is excited to be working on her fourth production at Greenhill. Her previous credits include Seussical Jr., Mean Girls, and Matilda Jr. She would like to thank her family and teachers for letting her be part of this production.
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Samantha Hermann
Tanya
Samantha is a junior this year. She is so excited for her sixth production with Greenhill Upper School, and 16th overall. Her favorite role so far has been Beatrice in Greenhill's production of Much Ado About Nothing last spring. She would like to thank her lovely family for always supporting her. Break a leg to the cast and crew!
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Naomi Huang
Costume Crew
Naomi is super excited to be doing costumes for Mamma Mia! She previously did tech for Elf Jr. and Water. Gun. Argument., and this is her third show at Greenhill. When she’s not working on tech, she can be found in the pool. She is so grateful to all the teachers and parents who made this show possible.
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Arhaan Iyer
Sam Carmichael
Arhaan is very excited to be part of Mamma Mia! This is his fourth Greenhill production and the first of his Upper School career. He has been singing since he was very young and doing theater since fifth grade. He would like to thank his supportive cast mates and amazing directors for making this experience so fun. He would also like to thank his friends and family for being so supportive and helping him through everything!
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Natalie Johnson
Kat – Super Ensemble/Eddie Understudy
This is Natalie's fourth production with Greenhill Theatre and third musical, and she is excited to be a part of the process again! She would like to thank everyone who put themselves out there and contributed to the experience and production. She would also like to thank VHS, Mrs. Goold, Mrs. Burns, and Mr. Turbyne for their hard work and dedication to the show, and a big special thanks to Ms. G and Mr. E for their amazing contributions to their first Greenhill production! She'd also like to thank everyone who sees and supports the show.
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Remi Joseph
Assistant Lighting Designer/Electrics Crew/Carpentry/Light Board Operator
Remi is excited to work on his second production in practicum. His previous works include helping with lights for Much Ado About Nothing last spring. He is thankful for his friends and family and is very happy to be helping in the production of Mamma Mia! He is also looking forward to collaborating with the team and is eager to make the show a memorable one for everyone involved. He would like to thank his parents for supporting him and Greenhill for giving him this opportunity.
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Ayaana Joshi
Anna – Trooper Ensemble/Harry Understudy
Ayaana has been on the stage since Middle School, where she had performed in her first few musicals. She played Deb in Elf Jr. in sixth grade, The Sour Kangaroo in Seussical Jr., and, most recently, Bruce in Matilda Jr. Ayaana joined Upper School theater to continue her new hobby and have fun while meeting new people! She would like to thank Mr. Martin for taking her on this journey in Middle School and giving her the confidence to pursue it in Upper School!
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Nina Kaplinsky
Nancy – Trooper Ensemble/Dance Captain
This is Nina’s first production with Greenhill, and she is excited to be a part of the musical this year. She has always enjoyed performing on stage, whether in a dance performance or theater production and can’t wait to have so much fun performing with her friends. She’s especially thankful for her friends for encouraging her to join the musical, and to her parents for always supporting her many creative endeavors.
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Lydia Kerridge
Sophie
Lydia is so excited to be working on her seventh show at Greenhill and fourth as a member of the Upper School theatre program. Last year, she played Hero in Much Ado About Nothing and understudied for Janice in Mean Girls. Over the summer, she traveled with Greenhill to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to participate in Water. Gun. Argument. Lydia is a sophomore and when she is not acting, she enjoys drawing, sewing, writing, and re-watching Mamma Mia! with her mom. She wants to thank VHS, Mrs. Goold, Mr. E, and Ms. G for giving her this opportunity.
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Lila Levy
Donna
Lila is very excited to be working on her seventh production with Greenhill. Her previous works include The Little Mermaid, Big Fish, She Kills Monsters, Mean Girls, Much Ado About Nothing, and Water. Gun. Argument., and now Mamma Mia! She would like to thank the cast and her friends for their support. She is very excited that everyone is here.
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Natalie Lugo
Nora – Trooper Ensemble
Natalie is very excited to be doing her third show with Greenhill. She is ensemble and song captain for Mamma Mia! Outside of school, Natalie has participated in Legally Blond with Junior Players and is currently in rehearsals for the Lightning Thief with Junior Players. She wants to send a thanks to everyone who has supported her throughout this journey.
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Parker Lynn
Technical Director/Deck Captain/Deck Crew
This is Parker's third year at Greenhill and the second official show he's been a part of. This will also be the second show he's been the Technical Director, and he is excited to help design and construct the set. Parker likes to listen to music, collect vinyl, and play fantasy football in his free time (two-time champion). He’d like to thank his classmates and teachers in the tech and theater program for the time and effort they put in to make the show run so well and the class something to look forward to.
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Rehan Menon
Jake – Trooper Ensemble/Sky Understudy
Rehan is excited to be part of this year’s Greenhill theater production, marking his eighth musical performance. Most recently, he portrayed Simba in JPAS's Lion King Jr., and he has been involved in multiple other productions at Greenhill. Rehan also has a decade of piano experience. Outside of theater, he enjoys swimming and spending time with family and friends. He is thankful for the opportunity to be part of this production and appreciates everyone who helped make it a great experience.
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Avery Montoya
Lyra – Super Ensemble/Song Captain
Avery is thrilled to be working on Mamma Mia! with this amazing company! This is her third year doing theater, and her sixth show overall. Other than Greenhill Theater, Avery has performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with an awesome group of students. She is eternally grateful to her mother for encouraging her to always be herself and supporting her unconditionally.
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Elizabeth Nassi
Eliana – Ensemble
Elizabeth, also known as Lizzie, has never done theater before. However, she is thrilled to have the opportunity to participate this year. She looks forward to trying new things and learning new skills. She would like to thank everyone who supported and encouraged her.
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Elise Nelson
Sophie
This is Elise’s sophomore year, and she’s so excited to be performing as Sophie in Mamma Mia! Elise has been performing since she was very young, and so far, her favorite production was last spring’s Much Ado About Nothing, where she played the Friar. Elise is so proud of everyone in the cast and crew who helped put this show together! She’d like to thank Ms. VHS, Mrs. Goold, Mr. Dry, Ms. Lauren Gray, Mr. E, Ms. G, Mr. Martin, her parents (SO much driving), friends, and every one part of the production, both onstage and off! She hopes everyone breaks a leg, and she can’t wait for her next Greenhill production!
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Miles Newman
Assistant Lighting Designer/Electrics Crew/Carpentry/Stage Crew
Miles is super excited to be a part of Mamma Mia! This is his seventh Upper School production at Greenhill. He has been in technical theater since eighth grade and can’t wait for another amazing show. Miles has worked on Big Fish, She Kills Monsters, Mean Girls, Much Ado About Nothing, and a few others. He would like to thank Mrs. Burns and Mr. Turbyne for helping him be successful in tech theater.
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Alyssa O'Gorman
Assistant Props/Scenic Charge/Carpentry/Stage Crew
Alyssa has adored Greenhill Theatre since she transferred freshman year, attending every Upper School performance since The Little Mermaid. This will be her seventh production that she has assisted in with technical theater. She previously danced for 12 years and loves to draw and work out. She would like to thank her friends for making her Upper School years less stressful and truly an experience to remember.
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Amanda Park
Ali
Amanda is excited to be working on her eleventh production, and second Greenhill production. Some of her favorite roles have been Nala from The Lion King, and Gretchen in Mean Girls. This is Amanda's last musical production, and she feels extremely lucky to be spending it with this cast!
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Laura Presley
Lauren – Trooper Ensemble
Laura is excited to be working on her third production at Greenhill, Mamma Mia! Laura loves helping out in the ensemble and bringing the production to life. She wants to thank her mom, dad, and baby brother for encouraging her along the way.
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Nylah Qureshi
Cat – Super Ensemble
Nylah is excited to be in her third Greenhill Musical Production! She would like to thank the cast and tech for all their love and support. A special thanks to her family and friends for always being there for her! <3
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Helen Reed
Carpentery/Stage Crew
Helen is excited to be working on her third musical at Greenhill. She loves carpentry and enjoys working on shows. She has worked on four shows in total: Big Fish, Mean Girls, Much Ado About Nothing, and this year's musical Mamma Mia! She would like to thank her parents, Mr. Turbyne, and Mrs. Burns for encouraging her to continue tech theater.
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Dani Reiman
Dalida – Trooper Ensemble/Lisa Understudy
Dani is a sophomore and is very excited for her second year in the musical. From a young age, she always loved to sing and enjoys being able to do so in musical productions. Dani is thankful for her parents for allowing her to be apart of such an amazing community.
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Cassie Rosa
Tanya
Cassie is beyond excited to be a part of this year’s production of Mamma Mia! Her passion for theater began at a young age, and she is proud to have been involved in every Upper School musical over the past four years. Cassie would like to thank VHS and Mrs. Goold for their unwavering support, patience, and exceptional character development coaching, which always elevates the program to the next level. She is also incredibly grateful to the set design team and crew for their hard work and creativity. Cassie can’t wait for you all to enjoy the show!
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Sia Sankaran
Madeline – Super Ensemble
Sia is excited to be a part of her second Greenhill production, Mamma Mia!, this year. She started doing musicals and plays five years ago, and her favorite role has been Scar in The Lion King. She's looking forward to doing more productions in the future and would like to thank her parents, her brother, VHS, and the rest of her cast. She hopes you enjoy the show as much as she enjoyed being in it.
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Josh Schnitzer
Eddie
Josh is super excited to be a big part of this year's musical! This will be his second appearance in a Greenhill production. He would like to thank all of the teachers for helping him be his best self in theater and allowing him to receive extra practice and lessons!
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Doodle Schultz
Assistant Stage Manager
Doodle is excited to be working on their sixth production at Greenhill and tenth production over all. Previously, they have been both an actor and a technician and are excited to continue learning more about theater. They would like to thank their friends for always supporting them and the Greenhill theater family for being so welcoming. They would also like to thank their parents for always having their back.
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Natalia Serrano
Naomi – Trooper Ensemble
Natalia is so excited to work on her second production at Greenhill. She was in last year's musical, Mean Girls, and is so happy to be back in the theatre community. She would also like to thank her parents and siblings for always supporting her!
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Talia Sidikaro
Stage Crew
Talia is excited to be working on an Upper School production for the first time. She participated in the tech theater class last year and loved it so so much. She wants to thank Mr. Turbyne for giving her this great opportunity. She is so excited for production to start.
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Ellery Sherwood
Donna
Ellery is excited to perform her 28th show with Greenhill's Mamma Mia! Even in kindergarten, Ellery knew she wanted to perform onstage, and the rest is history. Some theatre highlights of hers include being Regina George in Mean Girls, Cinderella in Into the Woods, and her Schmitt Jones Nomination for Aquata in Greenhill’s The Little Mermaid. She would like to give a special thanks to Ms. Peg and her mom and dad for always supporting her through her highs and lows. But most importantly, she can’t wait for y’all to enjoy all the love and dedication that the cast and crew have put into the show.
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Geneva Smith-Kuzmich
Arabe – Trooper Ensemble
Geneva is in her first year and first production at Greenhill. She thinks Mamma Mia! is so fun and thinks of it often, so she is excited to be in the musical. She has been involved with theatre her whole life and has worked in plays such as The Music Man, Aladdin, and Sense and Sensibility. Her favorite musical is Hairspray, and her favorite soundtrack is Hamilton. She would like to thank her parents for feeding her love of theatre and supporting her, and her sister's acting.
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Pranav Sreenivas
Benjamin – Super Ensemble/Father Alexandrios Understudy
Pranav joined theater last year and loved being a part of the production of Mean Girls. This year, he's super excited to be a part of both Mamma Mia! (fall) and The Crucible (spring), and loves the family he found in theater!
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Jenna Stenberg
Lisa
This is Jenna's second year in Greenhill theater, and she is so excited to be involved in Mamma Mia! this year. This show has been one of her favorite musicals since she was young, and it is a dream come true to be playing Lisa in this production. She would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her, the amazing crew that helped put the show together, and of course, VHS and all the other amazing teachers who made this production come to life.
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Arjun Subramanian
Electrics Crew/Carpentry/Spotlight Operator
Arjun is excited to be working on his third show. He previously did spotlight for Mean Girls and lighting for Much Ado About Nothing last year. He hopes everyone enjoys the show!
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Sidrah Tarpeh
Sky
Sidrah is hyped to be a part of her fourth production at Greenhill. Her previous work includes Elf Jr., Seussical Jr., and Much Ado About Nothing. She would like to thank her dog Braxton for staying up late to run lines with her!
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Sydney Terrell
Costume Crew/Carpentry
Sydney is excited for her third production at Greenhill. She enjoyed working with the cast and crew on Mean Girls and Much Ado About Nothing. she would love to do more shows in the future. She would like to thank her friends and family for believing in her.
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Renee Tse
Sonia
Renee is excited for her third production at Greenhill. Her previous work includes playing roles in Annie Jr., Seussical Jr., and Matilda Jr. She is a member of the Dallas Symphony Children's Chorus and has performed on several occasions at the Meyerson, and on a tour in Canada. She is thankful for all of her opportunities and looks forward to putting on her best show!
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Lila Üster
Laetitia – Trooper Ensemble
Lila has never done theatre before and is excited to be a part of the production. She has always wanted to be an actress and is thankful for the opportunity at Greenhill. She can't wait to be up on stage as a part of Mamma Mia! She would like to thank her parents and her twin brother for always supporting her.
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Antonio Velazquez
Carpentry/Deck Crew
Antonio is excited to be working on his first production as a member of tech practicum. He had involvement in Mean Girls. He would like to thank Mr. Turbyne and Mrs. Burns.
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Mahri Wenzel
Costume Crew
This is Mahri's first year in Greenhill tech theater. A devout fan of theater from a young age, she is thrilled to help lead costumes for Mamma Mia! She would like to thank her parents for buying her sewing machine "even though it took two years to learn how to use it" and Ms. Hope for being her mentor.
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Eli Wenzel
Alexandra – Super Ensemble/Bill Austin Understudy
This will be Eli's first Upper School production, third Greenhill production, and seventh overall production. Her favorite show has been Matilda because of the eccentric and fun characters. Eli would like to thank her family, friends, and most importantly, her cat, Squid, for all their help and encouragement.
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Addi Young
Andrea – Super Ensemble
Addi is so excited to be apart of the cast of Mamma Mia! This is her fourth Greenhill production and first in the Upper School. Her previous work includes Mrs. Mayor in Seussical Jr., Shawanda in Elf Jr., and The Escapologist in Matilda Jr. She would like to thank her family, friends, and of course, her amazing directors for always supporting her!
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