Credits: [MVP] Doctor-Lost Girl, Mama Bear/Ensemble-Shrek, Wickersham brother- Seussical, Maverick- Talk Show, Assistant Stage Manager- Tuck Everlasting, Talking Fish/Clown/Nurse- Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon; [Dos Bigotes Productions] Grip/Student- The Waffle Man; [Through the Woods Productions] Grip- The Walking list.

Amaya is a senior and this is her seventh show at Mountain View High School. Theater has meant so much to her the past four years and has been so honored to be apart of the experience. She is so excited to be going to Boise State University for psychology and trying to do some community theater. Amaya also enjoys reading, writing music, singing, playing guitar, and hanging out with friends.

“I just want to thank my parents for being so supportive of everything that I’ve done with theater and school. I hope you all enjoy the show and thank you for coming!”

Credits: Ensemble-Shrek; [MMES] Skeleton 3- Aladdin the musical

Outside of theatre, Sara loves to play pool, binging TV shows, going for long walks on the beach, and referring to herself in the third person. She loves spending time with people, and she can always count on the unconditional support of her friends and family. She is thrilled to be closing off her Junior year at Mountain View with such a wonderful show about being true to oneself. 

Credits: Ensemble-Shrek; [MMES] Skeleton 3- Aladdin the musical

This is Arleen’’s first show at Mountain View. Previously, she mostly had experience from a play she did in elementary school. She has felt very welcome into Mountain View’s Theater Community and has enjoyed every second she has had in this show. She enjoys things like writing poetry and painting, as well as camping, Marching band, musicals, and spending time with friends. Someday, she wants to become a veterinarian to take care of equine & small animals

"Thank you for this wonderful opportunity and experience; the cast, stagecraft, directors, and crew have been lovely, supportive, and kind I have always loved musicals and getting out into speech with Mr. Haycock made me want to do the play in the first place he helped me get better at public speaking. I hope people enjoy the show just as much as I enjoyed participating in it."

Credits: [MVP] Lighting Designer-Lost Girl, Assistant Stage Manager-Shrek, Stage Crew – In 25 Words or Death, Costumes - Imaginary Invalid, Construction Crew – Chicago

Jeremiah is primarily on the technical side of theatre and simply loves paperwork so much and thus decided to dedicate his life (the last three months) to being an assistant stage manager. He has also chosen by his freewill to do costumes. Outside of the wings, Jeremiah enjoys long distance runs and winning at long distance running. At his peak, he has eaten half a pound of oatmeal every day for three weeks. Don’t do that.

"Haycock is almost as cool as running."

Credits:  [MVP] Little Bear-Shrek; [Victory Middle School] Specialist-Bad Case of Stripes.  [JH1] [Victory Middle School] Flake-Christmastown; [Xpressions Dance Acadamy] Dorthy- Newsies jr. [Xpressions Dance Acadamy] Ensemble- Suessical the Musical jr.

 This is Daphnee’s first show at Mountain View. Previously, she's mostly had experience in musical theatre. She has felt very welcome into Mountain View’s Theater Community and have enjoyed every second she's had in this show. Shes enjoy things like writing and songs, as well as acting, reading, Greek Mythology, and spending time with friends. Someday, she wants to be on Broadway with a celebrity.

"This cast has such an amazing attitude and always pumps me up every day I come to rehearsal."

Credits: [MVP] Boy-Lost Girl, Shrek-Shrek, J.J. Hooth – In 25 Words or Death, Daddy Cane-Bright Star; [Treasure Valley Children's Theatre (TVCT)] Austin – Bad Case of Stripes, Mr. Mayor – Seussical the Musical Jr.; [Victory Middle School] Daddy Bear –The Trial of Goldilocks.

Brecon Bates is obsessed with all things creative; filmmaking, designing, and songwriting being a few highlights. This passion for the arts has led Brecon to MVHS’s theatre department, which serves as a wonderful creative outlet. He loves music and can often be found listening to a random assortment of artists such as The Beatles, The Strokes, Feed Me Jack, and many others. He is extremely grateful for all the opportunities and connections he has, and will have, in this community.

“I hope you enjoyed this production and can appreciate all the work this department put into it! Speaking of those people, thank you to all of them! You have made this show a joy to be a part of.”

Credits: [MVP] B/Callie-Lost Girl, Name-In 25 Words or Death

This is Lizzie’s third show at Mountain View! She has been acting all her life and loves all things creative! She also has a passion for science and wants to get a degree in Biology.

Credits: [MVP] C/Krista-Lost Girl, [Lake Hazel Middle School] Brinley – A Play by Any Other Name, Julia – Two Gentlemen of Verona

This is Bailey’s first production at Mountain View. She has taken many acting courses since middle school and spends most of her time working on that craft. Bailey enjoys watching films, spending time with her family (especially grandma and grandpa) and watching her brothers play video games. Bailey wants to go to college to act but would also be happy living in a house in Maryland with fireflies in all her trees.

“Thank u, next” – Ariana Grande

Credits: [MVP] Shadow-Lost Girl

Credits: [MVP] Shadow-Lost Girl

Credits: [MVP] Assistant Stage Manager-Lost Girl, Scene Designer-Shrek, Assistant Stage Manager- In 25 Words or Death

This is Kodas third show at Mountain View. He has experience in both acting and stagecraft. Koda enjoys drawing, painting, and being a hater. He wants to go to college and study forensics in hopes of being a forensic anthropologist (he thinks he's super edgy but he's lowkey broke so I don't know how he's going to pay off student loans or however that stuff works), he wastes his money on stupid stuff and then gets sad when he ends up broke and he still has yet to get a job so when that day comes maybe well even see pigs fly who knows!

"First we Minecraft, then we craft...let's Minecraft..."

Credits: [MVP] Tweedledee-Shrek.

This is Ellah’s  first show at Mountain View. She is a sophomore and her experience has been in acting 1 and 2. She absolutely loves the MVHS acting community and feels welcomed and supported there. Hobbies she likes is singing, playing video games, doing things outside and spending time with family and friends. She hopes to go to a acting school to proceed her dreams to become an actor.

“Thank you to my family and friends and cast members who has been there for me supporting my acting career, cheering me on and making me the person I am today. I love you all so much.”

Credits: [MVP]Assistant Properties-Shrek, Assistant Properties- In 25 Words or Death

This is Olyviah’s second show at Mountain View. She is a junior with plans to travel and see the world but ultimately loves Idaho. She enjoys things like reading and listening to a variety of songs, as well as track and field, dogs, accounting, biking, and spending time with friends, family and especially her four beloved dogs. Someday, she wants to become an accountant and in her free time help and design different plays.

"Thank you to my wonderful family and our talented cast and crew for this amazing experience. Thanks for coming and watching!"

Credits: [MVP] Musical Director-Shrek & Bright Star.

Dr. Steve Danielson is currently directing choirs at Mountain View High School in Meridian, ID. He earned a DMA in Choral Conducting from the University of Washington under the mentorship of Dr. Geoffrey Boers and Dr. Giselle Wyers, an MM in Choral Conducting from the University of Memphis, and a BA in voice from BYU. Most recently, he spent 5 seasons as the Conductor and Artistic Director of the Ensign Symphony & Chorus in Seattle, WA. He was the director of vocal music at Germantown High School in Germantown, TN from 2005-2016, director of choirs at Jefferson Middle School in Olympia, WA from 2020-2023. Steve is also a composer with self-published works as well as pieces published through Two Bridges Music Press. In addition to conducting and composing, he also hosts a successful podcast, Moveable Do, where he interviews living composers about their lives and music. He and his wife, Angi, have seven children and one grandchild.

Credits: [MVP] Stage Manager-Lost Girl, Assistant Stage Manager/Costume - Shrek, Scenic Designer–In 25 words or Less, Assistant Costume - BrightStar, Costume-Imaginary Invalid, Scenic Designer-Taste of Theater,  Crew–Chicago, Make-up & Hair Design–Moan Alone.

Since joining Mountain View Highschool Akasha has been involved in every show. From designing to tech, she enjoys every step of the way in theater. She thinks of herself as an artist and loves to use drama as an outlet. In her spare time, she enjoys art, building, singing, movies, baking, and cooking. She is excited to continue her work for the rest of her high school career and into the future. She is so cool :0

“Every real story is a never-ending story.” -Michael Ende, The Neverending Story

Credits: [MVP] Guard #5/Ensemble-Shrek, Wickersham Bro. 3- Seussical Jr., Adventurous Fairy- A Midsummers Night’s Dream, [MVP] Stagehand- Clue, Moan Alone, Chicago

This is Elizabeth’s fourth show at Mountain View High School. Elizabeth is a junior who has helped with many shows as a tech hand/stagehand during stagecraft classes in her freshman year. In the past, Elizabeth took ballet for 10 years before quitting during her freshman year. Though she will tell you she will never attend ballet classes ever again, she does still enjoy the sport of dancing. Elizabeth knew she wanted to be in the Drama department since her two older brothers participated in it. Elizabeth loves being on stage as well as doing voice impressions of Jennifer Coolidge, Charlotte (Princess and the Frog), and accents (French, Russian, Scottish, British, German, Southern, Boston, Redneck, etc.) 

“My favorite quote is, “Oh great... More singing, right on time” - Batman, the Lego Movie 2”

Credits: [MVP] Guard #6/Ensemble.

This is Elizabeth's first show here at Mountain View High School. Elizabeth's interests are photography, acting, and writing. While she has always enjoyed all of them, she would really like to go into photography for a career after discovering cameras in Yearbook.

Credits: [MVP] Ensemble-Chicago

This is Elizabeth's first show here at Mountain View High School. Elizabeth's interests are photography, acting, and writing. While she has always enjoyed all of them, she would really like to go into photography for a career after discovering cameras in Yearbook.

Credits: [MVP] Slightly-Lost Girl, Lord Farquaad-Shrek, Kelton Garwood - In 25 Words or Death, Stanford / Ensemble-Bright Star, Beralde-Imaginary Invalid, Juror Six-Twelve Angry Jurors, Colonel Mustard-Clue, Ensemble-Chicago, Joe-Talk Show to Murder; [BLT] Stagehand-The Hallelujah Girls.

Grady is a junior at Mountain View and has been a part of the Drama Club since his freshman year, performing in 9 shows. This is his first year taking the musical theatre class and it has been nothing but fun. He can’t wait for what next year is to bring for him and is so happy to be performing with everyone on the stage.

“Thanks to thank my friends in this class for always being the best people, Ms. Boylan for always being awesome, and my family for their constant support.”

Credits: [MVP] Properties Master-Lost Girl, Shrek, In 25 Words or Less, Bright Star, Imaginary Invalid, Twelve Angry Jurors, Clue, Chicago, A Midsummer Night’s Eve, and Talk Show to Murder; [MVP] Stage Manager-Shrek, In 25 Words or Less, Talk Show to Murder,

This is GG's 7th show. The dynamic duo morphed into Gabler Gallentine due to their insane desire for designing properties and their skills in acquisition of semi-period-correct properties. Their skills and experience have led to an underground market of fake food, oversized medical equipment, and reptilian foam creatures. GG has dominated props every year and now will be dominating the real-world. Chai runs forever!!!

“Haycock is the King Bee with good knees. We love him.”

Credits: [MVP] Ensemble-Shrek

This is Ellise’s 1st show at Mountain View High School. Previously she has found joy in the MVHS Acting 1 class with some of her peers and enjoys the MVHS softball community. She has felt a new sense of freedom in this theatre community while getting to create and explore her roles. She truly loves hanging out with her friends whenever she can and absolutely lives for the game of softball. Ellise always will enjoy a good novel and movie/ any doctor show marathons with her friends. But when she is not in the theatre, on a field, watching movies with her friends, or reading a book you can find her outside in the mountains or near water. One of her favorite past times is to connect with nature.

“Thank you to my friends and family for always supporting me in whatever I want to do or aspire to be. Thank you for adapting to my very busy schedule, for always telling me to take the opportunities ahead of me, and to not worry about the limited time we get to see each other after every opportunity that's taken. Thanks for being my number 1 fans!”

Credits: [MVP] Shadow-Lost Girl, Guard #8/Ensemble-Shrek, Antigone- Antigone, Actor- Clue Preshow

This is Lily’s fourth show at Mountain View. She is currently a senior and has been in the drama department since freshman year. Before acting she did gymnastics for eight years. After high school she plans on going into the Army as a medic.

“I want to say thank you to my parents and friends that have supported me. As well as my mom puts up with my singing.”

Credits: [MVP] Wendy-Lost Girl, Little Pig & Choreographer-Shrek, Hair and Makeup- 25 Words or Death, Wickersham Brother- Seussical, Spirit- Bright Star, June- Chicago

This is Halle’s 4th show at mountain view! She started musical theater when she was a freshman and has never actually taken acting classes; only musical theater. She loves dancing in all sorts of styles. Halle loves pink, doing her nails, cutting and styling hair, and all things Disney!! One day she hopes to open her own hair salon in St. Geoge.

“Thank you to my friends and family that put up with me talking about the plays all the time! And thank you to everyone in this show! I am so proud of all your guy’s dancing!”

Credits: [MVP] Little Shrek/Guard/Ensemble-Shrek

This is Miles’s first show at Mountain View Highschool! Miles is in 3rd grade at Siena Elementary and he has loved being a part in this show! Outside of playing baby Shrek, he loves to play basketball, football, baseball, or any sport with a ball especially with his brother. Miles hopes to go to the NBA one day or meet LeBron James.

Credits: [MVP] Curly-Lost Girl, House Manager- Shrek the Musical, Assistant Costume- In 25 Words or Death; [LHMS Theatre] Axel- A Play by Any Other Name, Romeo- Romeo and Juliet.

This is Asher’s third show at Mountain View. He enjoys things like painting, acting and playing records. Some artists he likes are: The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, The Clash, Pink Floyd, Descendents, Queen, The Who and Redd Kross.

"Thank you to my family for helping me so much during this whole process.  Thank you to my past acting teacher, Ms. Mac, for introducing me to acting, and my current acting teacher, Mrs. Boylan, for being such a role model, and everyone else that made this show possible. And also, Bob Dylan.”

Credits: [MVP] Hair & Makeup Designer-Lost Girl, Shrek, Assistant Costume Designer-In 25 Words or Death

Kenley is currently a sophomore at Mountain View and loves being on the tech side of theater. This is her second time working on a show at Mountain View. When she is not involved with drama club or school she is spending time together with her friends or family, working, or doing one of her many hobbies. Kenley loves to crochet, paint, draw, sketch, craft, and many other things on the side. She has found a passion in stagecraft and hopes to be in tech crew when she is older, she is deciding to either do theatrical hair and makeup or be a stage manager.

“I want to say thank you to my family and friends for encouraging me and helping me with my passion for stagecraft and theater.! Love you guys!”

Credits: [MVP] Ensemble-Shrek, Hair & Makeup Designer-Shrek, In 25 Words or Death, Bright Star, Imaginary Invalid and 12 Angry Jurors

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Credits: [MVP] Assistant Lighting Designer- Shrek & 25 Words or Death, Assistant Lighting Designer/Projection Operator- The Imaginary Invalid, Assistant Set Designer- 12 Angry Jurors, Crew/Build- Various

This is Millie’s 6th show at Mountain View. Currently a junior and lovingly nicknamed “The Backpack”, she is often found tagging along with others, assisting and doing whatever odd jobs need doing. Outside of Stagecraft, she has nearly too many hobbies to list: D&D, gaming, reading, various forms of art, video production, and an uncountable number of unfinished projects. She hopes to work in the video industry, though choosing between being a designer or a technician, she can’t quite decide.

"Thank you to the wonderful Stagecraft family that encourages me to keep pushing and improving myself, and to the incredibly talented Haycock who has created a class and environment where so many feel safe to express themselves."

Credits: [MVP] Guard #7/Ensemble

This is Brookelynn’s 1st show at mountain view. She is a sophomore. She likes to be called Brooke. She has been in other shows at different schools. She is found hanging around friends. When outside of being on stage she writes stories, listens to music, paints, and draws. She hopes to become a writer of children's and teenage books.

“Thank you to my mom for always being beside me and helping there during the hard times. Thanks to my family for being there when I needed. Thanks to MVH cast for being so great. Thank you to my friends for being there when I need you.”

Credits: [MVP] Director-Shrek the Musical, Imaginary Invalid, and A Midsummer Night's Dream.

James Haycock is an award-winning scene & costume designer, theatre director & the instructor of stagecraft at Mountain View High School and formally Twin Falls High School for 18 yrs. James has directed over 65 productions including his favorites: Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Skin of Our Teeth, Dancing at Lughnasa, The 39 Steps, Imaginary Invalid, Metamorphoses, Thoroughly Modern Millie and Crimes of the Heart. James has designed costumes & scenery for regional and academic theatre, dance and opera. Costume Design credits include: Sour Angelica/Gianni Schicchi (Opera Idaho), Waitress, Chicago, and The Hound of the Baskervilles (Liberty Theatre Co.), Thoroughly Modern Millie (BHP), Macbeth (Odyssey Theatre, LA); Smile-The Musical (CMU School of Music), and The Marriage of Figaro (CMU School of Drama). Scene Design credits include: La Traviata, Sour Angelica, Gianni Schicchi, and Romeo & Juliet (Opera Idaho), Waitress, Boeing-Boeing and Desdemona (Liberty Theatre Co.), Wilder Night and Radium Girls (BYU Provo); Crimes of the Heart (BHP); Caucasian Chalk Circle (BHP); Honk (Idaho State University); Tuesdays With Morrie with comedian Danny Marona; and Die Fledermaus (CMU School of Music). James earned his MFA in Design from Carnegie Mellon University, BA in Theatre Design from Boise State University, and the ATAS Costumes Design Internship with the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (Los Angeles). Other training & experience include Cirque du Soleil, City Theater of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, Washington & Idaho Shakespeare Festivals, Walt Disney Entertainment, and 20th Century Fox Films. James is an avid fan of cycling, swimming, film, art, theatre, and Mr. Wixom. 

Credits: [MVP] Guard #8/Ensemble-Shrek, Ensemble-Bright Star, Robin Starveling - A Midsummers Night Dream, Ensemble – Cinderella the Musical

This is Naomi’s 4th show here at Mountain View. Normally you can find Naomi ushering in the front of house. Naomi loves to help out the Drama department wherever she can and in any way possible. Outside of acting she likes to go rock climbing and skiing. She is so excited to do this show and can't wait for people to watch this.

“I would like to thank my parents so much for all the tired nights they had to go through during the rehearsal proses and for their support throughout the whole prosses! I would also like to thank all of my friends who cheered me on!”

Credits: [MVP] Ensemble-Shrek; [???] Bartholomew & Head Priate-The Pirates of Penzance, Scenic & Lighting Designer-The Beauty and The Beast.

This is Eva’s first show at Mountain View. She’s lived most of her life preforming weather it was for dance, show choir or musical theatre, she loves the community it gives her and the opportunities she’s been granted as she’s grown  not only as an actor but as a person. She’s been taking acting classes for 3 years and would love to continue throughout her life. When she’s not rehearsing for a show she loves to read, paint and hopes to one day sing in a choir professionally.

“I would love to thank Mrs Boylan..."

Credits: [MVP] Peter Pan/Ensemble

Owen has introduced into theatre when his older brother was in a couple shows at Mountain View. Owen felt so welcomed by the whole cast and was so grateful to be able to do a show with each one of them. He enjoys hanging out with friend, watching movies, doing anything hands-on like woodworking, anything outdoors, and more. Someday, he hopes to own a Cyber truck, but besides that he's entirely sure.

"Thanks to my family, friends, the cast and crew, and most of all, Blueberry Nutri-Grain Bars for keeping me going every day at rehearsals!” 

Credits: [MVP] Tweedledum/Ensemble-Shrek; [LAKE HAZEL] The Winter's Tale.

Joseph Holmgren II likes lifting heavy things and acting/voice acting. He has always loved acting. He is hoping to get into Juilliard for college and become a famous actor and or voice actor.

"Even if I don’t get in, I’ll still try my best to achieve my dream."

Credits: [MVHS] Papa Bear/Ensemble-Shrek, Nicholas-In 25 Words or Death, Sound Op-A Talk Show To Murder.

Jesse has been involved with the drama club since his sophomore year and has loved every second of it. Outside of drama club, Jesse loves playing and watching football, golfing with his friends every chance he gets, working, and baking. He hopes to go to school for theater in the near future.

"Thank you to my Dad who encouraged me to do theater. It's made me a better person and friend and has helped me discover a new passion.”

Credits: [MVP] Costume Designer-Lost Girl, Assistant Director/Sound Op/Assistant Costume Design-Shrek, Director-In 25 Words or Death, Clerk/Ensemble-Bright Star, Assistant Director/Assistant Costume Design-Imaginary Invalid, Sound Designer-12 Angry Jurors, Assistant Director – Jump! Scary Stories, Head Costume Design-Clue, Assistant Costume Designer-Chicago, Costume Construction-A Midsummer Night's Dream, Costume Construction-Talk Show to Murder, Mother One/Rabbit-The Brother's Grimm.

This is Madison’s thirteenth show at Mountain View. She’s been a part of stagecraft since the start of her freshman year. She has loved every moment with Mountain View’s Theater Department and has enjoyed the process of this production so much. She enjoys things like filmmaking & writing, singing, spending time with friends, and everything to do with music. After she graduates this year, she will be majoring in film and television.

“I’m very lucky to be able to finish off the year working on a show that is so special, I’ve loved every bit of it. Thank you to the cast & crew, and Boylan and Haycock for constantly being such hardworkers. You’re utterly amazing.”                                                                                                    

Credits: [MVP] Sound Designer-Lost Girl, Makeup Designer-Shrek, Sound Designer/Sound Op-In 25 Words or Death

This is Eloise’s third show at Mountain View. She’s been involved in stagecraft since the beginning of high school and joined drama club her sophomore year. She loves being part of the club and working with everyone. Outside of school, she enjoys music, photography, traveling, and visiting with friends.

“So excited to have the opportunity to work on this show. Thank you to the cast and crew.”

Credits: [MVP] Guard #4/Ensemble-Shrek.

Halle's friends have always been involved in theater since they were little! It’s finally her turn to join the club! Outside of drama, she enjoys playing multiple instruments, including the sousaphone in the MVHS marching band.

“Thank you to my parents for allowing me to do so many extracurriculars and to my friends (especially Abby and Leah)” for convincing me to join drama and always supporting me.”

Credits: [MVP] Ensemble-Shrek, Ensemble-Bright Star; [Huckleberry Star Theater] Adult Ensemble-Anastasia.

Ashley has been exposed to theater and music her whole life due to her father providing audio services for various performances. She has participated in school choir since the 4th grade and has a big passion for singing. In her free time, she enjoys sewing, making bracelets, making her own clothes, drawing, and movie/game nights with friends and family.

“I want to thank my family for always believing that I can be anything I want to be.”

Credits: [MVP] Sound Designer/Engineer-Shrek and Bright Star

With over 15 years of experience in theater, concert, and the performing arts, Michael Isaacs, with Fedora AV, has participated as Motel in Fiddler on the Roof, sang with the Portland Choir and Orchestra in concert with Jenny Oaks Baker, and provided audio and video engineering for performers including the Piano Guys, Alex Boye, and the Nashville Tribute Band.  He has also performed as a percussionist for a community orchestra and currently performs with the Capital City Mulligan Band.  His real passion is helping with school productions, helping showcase the amazing talent of our youth and community.

Credits: [MVP] Detective-Lost Girl, Big Bad Wolf/Ensemble-Shrek, Announcer Dave-Talk Show to Murder, Unexpected Cop & Newscaster-Clue on Stage, Monsieur de Bonnefoi-The Imaginary Invalid, Daddy Murphy & Ensemble-Bright Star: School Edition

Logan “Daniel” Katzmark – nicknamed “the Silent Dynamo” for performing pantomimes – is a Junior, and this will be his sixth show in his theatrical career and might be his last in MVHS. He appreciates the education and kindness the drama club has given him, but he’s been considering moving on to a different theatre community in Boise/Meridian to find more opportunities outside of high school. But even though he’s taking a break from drama next year, he’s been planning to return to direct another pantomime for 2025’s Drama Districts and is excited to work with fellow actors when the competition is near.

“I must thank myself for doing voice acting as a hobby, as it has made me continue doing what I love, and, also, as it has become the origin of how I decided to take theatre as a career path. Performing on the stage has persuaded me to grow not just as an actor, but as a person – as one who can embrace creativity and expressions. A special thanks goes to Hugh Jackman (the hottest man on this planet) for his characters – Wolverine & P.T. Barnum – being the best idols I ever looked up to.”

Elsa Kennington is a junior or senior in high school. She has been to space, can do two cartwheels in a row, and has never had a bad dream ever because all dreams are good. For example, she dreams of making a cookie big enough to use as a warm blanket in the cold winter months. Mmmm... Imagine having that by the fire.

"Thank you to my family, and I hope you enjoy the show and that you leave the auditorium feeling like you’ve just witnessed something you shouldn’t have. <3 

Credits: [MVP] Assistant Costume Designer-Lost Girl, Properties-Shrek, Costume Designer-In 25 Words or Death, Preshow-Clue Jr., Dina Torello-Talk Show to Murder, Queen/Dorothy-The Brothers Grimm.

I have been in the drama club since freshman year, but I have also done band, marching band, and ski snowboard club. I want to thank all of the people that have contributed to the costume department even though it was not their job. We quite literally could not do it without them.

Credits: [MVP] Shadow-Lost Girl.

This is Emily’s first show at Mountain View. She is a sophomore in high school and she has been in the drama club ever since Freshman year. She has felt very welcome into Mountain View’s Theater Community and have enjoyed every second she’s had in this show. She enjoys things like reading and writing and spending time with friends. Someday, she wants to become a veterinarian.

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Credits: [MVP] Mother-Lost Girl, Fiona-Shrek, Olive Bunker-Hill-In 25 Words or Death. Mrs. Mayor-Seussical Jr., Alice Murphy-Bright Star, Dreamette-Imaginary Invalid, Juror Four-Twelve Angry Jurors, Ensemble/ Apple Vendor-Aladdin Jr., Cook/Murderous Hand/Cop-Clue, Roxie Hart-Chicago, Cobweb-A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Narrator-Tuck Everlasting, Townsperson/Mouse/Horse-Cinderella; [BLT] Stagehand - The Hallelujah Girls;

Hannah is a senior and this is her fifteenth show at Mountain View. She has been able to gain many insights in the theater community and is so honored to have been a part of this department for the last four years. She became president of the Drama Club this year and has made many friends along the way. Along with theater, Hannah is very passionate about her family, music, and art in many forms. Hannah is excited to continue in theater after she graduates! 

“I just want to give a shout out to my family for constantly encouraging me, believing in me, and being there for me through the good and bad. I wouldn't be where I am today without you guys. Thank you to my incredible mentors and friends in this club that have helped me grow as a person and a performer! I LOVE YOU GUYS!!

Credits: [MVP] Thelonius-Shrek, Torello Sister-Talk Show to Murder.

Madison is currently a senior at Mountain View High School, doing Musical Theatre for the first time. She initially joined it because she wanted to try something new; little did she know she would make so many new friends and have amazing new experiences in the journey through the rehearsal process.

"I want to thank everyone for supporting me and helping me get to the next chapter in life, where hopefully I will soon be rich and famous. "

Credits: [MVP] Peter-Lost Girl, Ed Goober–Talk Show to Murder

This is Hunter's second show at Mountain View. He is a part of the band program and German club. He enjoys every acting class and performance memory at MVHS. He enjoys hanging out with his friends and talking with everyone. He is forever grateful to the wonderful people here at MVP.

"I appreciate every single person that has supported me in every random hobby I have! thank you for everything!"

Credits: [MVP] Scene Designer-Lost Girl, Shrek, Assistant Properties-In 25 Words or Death, Construction-Bright Star, Imaginary Invalid 12 Angry Jurors, Stagehand-Taste of Theater 2023

Aiden is currently a senior and has been a part of the technical side of theater at MVHS since he was a Junior. He loves being able to be a part of the creation of these productions. He spends his free time drawing, playing video games, playing D&D with friends, and listening to music. Aiden enjoys working with computers and hopes to get into the IT field after high school.

“I want to give a massive thanks to my family, and friends, for encouraging me to try my hardest in whatever I do.  I also want to give my thanks to my fellow crew and the cast for giving some great experiences and some fond memories of high school that I can look back on and be happy about.” 

[MVP] Guard #2/Ensemble-Shrek, Daryl-Bright Star.

Despite being relatively unexperienced, Bee has absolutely fallen in love with the theatre and plan to continue performing. They have many hobbies, outlets for their pent-up creative energy, including writing music, poetry, and stories, reading, performing, cosplay, hiking, D&D, sewing, and speech & debate. They aren’t yet sure what path they will take in life, but be it environmental law, improv comedy, or host of a D&D podcast, they know that they will never forget the family they found here.

“I’m not sure where to start. Endless love and thanks to my family, my partner, my friends, my fellow actors and crew, and everyone who has ever believed in me. Thank you so much.”

Credits: [MVP] Sugar Plum Fairy/Ensemble-Shrek, Miss Pruce-25 Words or Death, Jojo – Seussical Jr., Spirit – Bright Star, Kassim-Aladdin Jr, Hunyuk-Chicago, Assistant Stage Manager- A Midsummer’s Night Dream, Junior-Talk Show to Murder, Ensemble – Brothers Grimm; [Encore Creative Center] Mrs. Sowerby-The Secret Garden; [LHMS] Kent – King Lear; [Spotlight Youth Productions] Ensemble – Beauty and the Beast Jr.

This is Ellie’s 10th show at MVHS. She is a Senior and planning on attending BYU-Idaho in the Fall to study business and maybe some theater. Ellie loves performing in musicals and being able to share her passion with others. Ever since she was a little girl her dream was to be a “Disney princess” in a musical and now she has the chance (if Alice counts). One of Ellie’s favorite things about the musical theater class is how everyone gets an opportunity to shine.

"Thank you to my family for being the biggest supporters!"

Credits: [MVP] Properties-Shrek, Production Stage Manager-In 25 Words or Death, Mayor-Bright Star, Costumes/Sound Op-Imaginary Invalid, Costumes - Twelve Angry Jurors, Mr. Body-Clue, Ensemble-Chicago, Detective Bud Inski-Talk Show to Murder.

Sam has taken an active role in the theatre department here at Mountain View; relocating precious cargo to the bottom of rivers, dying, and taking residence in Chicago. He looks good in a black tank top and fedora. He wishes to thank his most influential role model, his cat mittens who recently passed away after a fatal catnip overdoes. He is unfortunately missing the service to perform here tonight.

"I wish everyone the best and hope you enjoy the show!"

Credits: [MVP] Choreographer-Shrek and Bright Star

Taylor-Lee Mocaby has been dancing since she was 3, and quite literally never stopped. She has turned a passion into a job, now working for the studio she grew up in, Backstage Dance Center. When she isn’t in the studio or her classroom, Taylor-Lee enjoys trying anything and everything: Roller Skating, bowling, embroidery, snowboarding, sewing, working out, and being an amateur dog trainer. Looking forward, Taylor-Lee sees herself continuing to share her passion for dance with others, nurturing creativity in her students. Taylor-Lee would like to thank her mom for always taking her to dance and pushing her to do what she loves, Kristal for being her other half and always being there to giggle, and finally, Mrs. Bastian for her inspiring passion.

Credits: [MVP] Shadow-Lost Girl

Logan Mulleneaux is an avid nerd in musical theater and jazz choir. She enjoys many things, but not cheese curds. The senior in question has played many roles, such as the super sweet Sour Kangaroo, and a very happy Glue Girl, and is excited to play the role of the super (SUPER!) compassionate Queen of Hearts.

"I am grateful for all the people who have helped me along my journey with the performing arts and hopes to use these skills in future endeavors."

Credits: [MVP] Peter Shadow-Lost Girl

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Credits: [MVP] Toodles-Lost Girl, Pied Piper/Ensemble-Shrek.

This is Quentin's second show at Mountain View. He has taken 2 years of acting classes. He has felt very welcomed into Mountain View’s Theater Community and has enjoyed every second he’s had in this show. He enjoys things like music, as well as playing tennis, travelling, and hanging out with friends. Quentin hopes to attend film school and hopefully become a producer

Credits: [MVP] Teen Fiona/Blind Mouse/Ensemble-Shrek.

This is Lillys first show at Mountain View. She has always loved musicals and wanted to give the show a try, Lilly has felt very welcomed by everyone and loves it! When she's not at rehearsal she likes to go to choir, hangout with friends, and watch reality tv with her mom and dad, and taking naps. Lilly hopes to do something with music in the future.

“Thank you to everyone that has made me feel so welcome, and thank you to my parents and friends for supporting me and helping me get out of my shell, And thank you to my theatre friends that have made me laugh so hard and made the long rehearsal days go by way faster!!”

Credits: [MVP] Assistant Director-Lost Girl, Captain of the Guard/Ensemble-Shrek, Toinette-Imaginary, Makeup-Bright Star; [Boise Little Theatre] Sally-Act 4 food fundraiser.

This is Amanda’s third show at Mountain View. This is her third year taking acting classes. They have found a lot of great friendships within Mountain View’s Theater Community; they have had such a fun and memorable time during every moment of this show. They enjoy things like doing nails and scrapbooking, hanging out with friends then getting taco bell, and going on late night drives with their best friends. Someday, they want to own a beauty salon and teach others how to practice cosmetology.

"Thank you to my parents and my friends for being supportive towards my love to perform, and especially thanks to the kind people within this show. Thanks to all my theatre friends for making me laugh every day, love you!’

Credits: [MVP] Ugly Dickling/Ensemble-Shrek

Credits: [MVP] A/Cora-Lost Girl, Pinocchio/Ensemble-Shrek, Spirit/Ensemble-Bright Star, Ensemble- Chicago (Teen Edition), Jay- Talk Show to Murder.

This is her first show with the musical theater class making the process of this show interesting. Because of double casting, learning her part with Amaya has been a highlight of this show giving her an even bigger chance to get to know her. Ciarah loves performing and will take any chance she can get to sing and dance in front of an audience.

"I would like to thank my family and friends for their support and apologize in advance for her inability to spell."

Credits [MVP] Therapist-Lost Girl, Wicker Witch/Ensemble-Shrek, Fleurant-Imaginary Invalid Cobbler, Sound Board Operator- Clue, Kitty/Ensemble- Chicago, Paige- Talk show to Murder, Roxie- Wilted bouquet, Elf- The Brother’s Grimm Spectaculathon; [Treasure Valley Children’s Theater] Bird Girl- The Seussical Jr.  

Isabella practically lives in the theater with the amount of time she spends there. As her ninth performance here at Mountain View, she is finishing her senior year off with a trip down the rabbit hole in this whimsical show. When she has free time, she likes to have a spot of tea with a good book (namely the hit series Animorphs) or going on adventures with her fellow party guests.

"I hope that you all have a wonderful time and that you find your way home safe!"

Credits: [MVP] Puss-In-Boots/Ensemble-Shrek, Wickersham Brother- Seussical Jr.

April is a junior here at Mountain View who has been in the theater program since freshman year. She has loved every second of her theater department experience over the years. Outside of theater, some of her hobbies include reading, drawing, and hanging out with friends. After high school, she hopes to go on to college with a biology major and hopefully become a zoologist in the future.

"I would like to thank my friends and family for putting up with my incessant singing and supporting my passion for theater; it truly means the world to me. Enjoy the show! 

Naya Squires has loved being involved in this production, and getting to play very silly characters! She loved getting to sing and dance in the Caucus race as the Dodo Bird and let loose and be totally silly. When she isn’t singing or dancing, she enjoys reading, sewing, and doing any kind of craft. She can’t wait for you to see the show and hopefully leave with a song or two stuck in your head! 

Credits: [MVP] Lighting Designer-Shrek and In 25 Words or Death, Scene Designer-Bright Star, Production Manager-Taste of Theatre 2023, Stage Manager-Moan Alone.

Since discovering stagecraft in freshman year, Star has been absolutely hooked on theater and practically lives in the art block. She works here and everything! Her sophomore year, she made it to state competition for scene design and placed fourth in districts. One day, she hopes to design for the big screen. Or stage. Whichever offers more.

Credits: [MVP] Little Piggy/Ensemble-Shrek, Well-dressed Woman and Spirit-Bright Star, Guard #1 and Attendant #2-Aladdin, Ensemble-Chicago, Girl #3 and Over Enthusiastic Maiden-Cinderella; [Emge Elementary School] Ladybug-Summercamp, Monkey-Save the Jungle, Miss Valentine-February on Trial

Brooklyn has enjoyed participating in many activities in high school such as Drama, FCCLA, Club Unify, Choir, Tennis, and Culinary. Her favorite movie is Ratatouille and from a young age discovered her passion for cooking! After many years of competing in culinary competitions and always cooking, she will be attending culinary school in the fall! She loves all things music, sports, and food of course and being with her friends and family! She would like to thank all her friends and family for their support these past 4 years. She has had an absolute blast in her last show and hopes you enjoy it as much as she loved being in it!

Credits: [MVP] Little Fiona/Ensemble-Shrek

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Credits: [MVP] Mad Hatter/Ensemble-Shrek, [???] Baby Angel-The Best/Worst Christmas Pageant Ever, Cindy Lou Who –How the Grinch Stole Christmas

This is Dutchlin’s first show at Mountain View, but she has been a part of the drama club all year. Previously, she has mostly had experience in commercials and short films but has been enjoying the performance opportunities here at MVHS. She has had so much fun getting to be around people who share her passion and joy for acting. She enjoys things like writing songs, reading, going on adventures, and spending time with friends and family. Someday, she wants to act in movies and travel the world.

"Thank you to everyone in the drama club who has been so kind and welcoming! And thank you to my family who supports me in all my activities!"

Jessica loves to read, write, and get lost in her imagination. She has always shown up to the school plays and musicals to watch and enjoy them. She thanks her friends and family for finally getting her out of her comfort zone and doing something she has always loved so much. She is very grateful because Jessica has now made stronger connections with people she has seen on and off stage since freshman year.

"Don’t fear, just try."

Credits: [MVP] Nibs-Lost Girl, Gingy/Ensemble-Shrek, Magda-In 25 Words or Death. [IFAA] Mr. Bobby-Clue Jr., Alex Trebek-Jeopardy, [Treasure Valley Children's Theater] Seitz/Police Chief-Newsies Jr., Cratchit Child/Ensemble-A Christmas Carol; [Idaho Shakespeare School of Theatre] Shepard-A Winter's Tale.

Though only a freshman, this is Cecilia’s third show at Mountain View, and she will certainly not stop there. Only just beginning her journey with the Mountain View Player, she jumps at the opportunity to be apart however she can. When she’s not doing theatre, you can find her snowboarding up at Bogus Basin, reading, and looking for something to keep her busy. While acting is the focus point of her future career, her back up plan is to become a criminal defense attorney.

 “I was going to put a touching quote here, but Chat GPT didn’t come up with any good ones. So thank you to everyone I suppose!”

Credits: [MVP] Nina-Lost Girl, Blind Mouse/Ensemble-Shrek, Mrs. Van Pelt-In 25 Words or Death, Mrs. Mayor-Seussical jr., Florence-Bright Star, Dreamette -Imaginary Invalid, Juror Ten-Twelve Angry Jurors, stagehand - Clue, Mona –Chicago, Hermia-A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

This is Lahnia’s tenth show at Mountain View. She has been a member of the drama club since she started high school, and she has loved the art ever since. She tends to be found on the stage, but she also enjoys sewing, crafting, or reading.

"Thank you so much to the cast and crew for all the hard and the independent effort they never stopped giving and thank you to everyone willing to see this production."

 [MVP] Credits: Blind MouseEnsemble–Bright Star

Laci-Kay is a sophomore here at Mountain View and this is her 2nd show here. She loves being in performances and all things theatre. She loves romcoms, boardgames and hanging out with her friends. Her favorite drink is a mix of the blue raspberry and cherry Icee that she makes with exact precision.  She also loves redbulls but her nails make them hard to open. She loves music and always has her air pods in, this year she is trying to listen to 300,000 minutes of music.

“Thank you so much to my parents who have supported me, thank you to my best friends who have helped me so much, I love you all.”

Credits: [MVP] Donkey-Shrek, Carl-In 25 Words or Death, Chorus-Antigone, Horton-Seussical Jr., Billy Cane-Bright Star, Thomas-Imaginary Invalid, Juror #9-12 Angry Jurors, Professor Plum-Clue, Aladdin-Aladdin Jr., Ensemble-Chicago, Tom Snout-A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Miles Tuck-Tuck Everlasting, Ensemble-Rodger and Hammerstein’s: Cinderella; [TVCT] Munkustrap-Cats

He is a senior at Mountain View High School and has been in the theater department for four years. Alice in Wonderland is his 14th show here. Other than theater he enjoys outdoor sports like paddle boarding and whitewater rafting, he also plays rugby.

"I'd like to thank everyone who helped me out throughout the rehearsal process."

Credits: [MVP] Stage Crew-Shrek, Scenic Construction-Imaginary Invalid, Tech-Assistant Lighting-Twelve Angry Jurors, Moan Alone, Tech-Chicago, Assistant Lighting Designer-Talk Show to Murder.

This is Ronnie’s 7th show working on tech with a specific role

Credits: [MVP]Dragon-Shrek, Barbara- In 25 Words or Death, Bird Girl- Seussical Jr., Hair and Makeup – Bright Star, Dr. Purgon- The Imaginary Invalid, Makeup & Hair Design-Lost Girl

Finley loves everything about theatre and loves doing it as well. She has been in acting classes for 3 years, and musical theatre for only 2 but loves every bit of it. Some of her favorite things to do are playing tennis, hanging out with friends, singing, and traveling.

"I want to thank all my family and friends for being my biggest support, and my incredible mentors that have guided her through shows and classes. Thank you so much! "

Credits: [MVP] Assistant Stage Manager-Shrek, Molly- Talk Show to Murder

This is Sierra’s second show at Mountain View and her first time doing tech. Sierra has always loved theater and is super excited to be involved in this show! Besides theater she enjoys paddleboarding, watching tv, baking, travelling, and spending time with friends and family.

“Thank you to everyone who is making this show possible and an extra thank you to my mom who always loves and supports me in whatever I do!”

Credits: [MVP] Little Shrek/Guard/Ensemble-Shrek.

Jacob Zook is 9 years old and this is his first show. After years of being in the audience watching his sister Hannah Macho perform on stage Jacob decided it was his turn to give it a go. He’s loved being a part of this production with his big sis and hopes to do more in the future. Jacob’s interests include music, video games, and spending time with family.

“Thank you to this cast for making my first show so memorable! I’ve learned so much, You’re the best!!”