Conor Farah (he/him)
Bobby Strong
This is Conor Farah’s last bio for theatre at Langley High School… so he’s going out with a bang. No. A KABLAMM (haha, onomatopoeia). From the ruthless hours of memorizing lines for characters that are outlandish for any High School Student, let alone a lanky beanstalk of a teenager, to the numerous props that have broken on stage during performances; Conor has dedicated the last 7 years of his life to Saxon Stage. They say that to be a master in something, one must acquire 10,000 hours of experience in that thing. According to his estimates, he has roughly around 5,000 hours spent in productions/classes at Saxon Stage, which if you round up…it’s basically 10,000. Conor always thinks about how he's going to react at the senior night of his last show. Will he cry? Will he cheer in excitement? Will he leave emotionless and forget that it all happened? Or maybe all of those? Who knows, but he wants to place five bucks on the first option. Urinetown is a crazy musical full of equally crazy and wonderful people; what better way for him to leave than with a show that has a potty joke in the title. He will miss it all very much but nevertheless, he will eventually have to return to put all of the stolen scripts back on Mr. Kaufman's shelf.
Sarah Hilton (she/her)
Hope Cladwell
Sarah Hilton is a senior at Langley High School and this is her 12th show at Saxon Stage. She loves theater and its community and is so excited to conclude her time at Saxon Stage with Urinetown! She’d like to thank Mr. Kaufman, tech, and her amazing costars for all of their dedication and hard work! She hopes you all enjoy the show and remember to follow your heart <3
Tess Jannery-Barney (she/her)
Penelope Pennywise
Tess is so excited to be playing Penelope Pennywise in Urinetown! She’s a senior and has loved being apart of Saxon Stage since her freshman year. Tess is a captain and member of After Hours, Assembly Required Improv, and Saxon Scribes Cappies Critics, and is the Vice President of ITS. She wants to thank all of the cast and crew as well as Ahmad, Mr. Kaufman, and Mrs. Player for making rehearsals so much fun. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Nico Morandi-Zerpa (they/them)
Caldwell B. Cladwell
Nico Morandi-Zerpa is a senior at Langley High School, and this is their second year doing Saxon Stage. They have performed in several shows such as Murder on the Orient Express and Freaky Friday, and are a psychology, paleontology, and choir-ology supergeek. Nico’s most recent performance was in The Man Who Came to Dinner, where they played the hardheaded businessman and father, Ernest Stanley. Now, they return again to play another businessman antagonist! Nico would like to thank their family, loving partner, and friends, as well as Mr. Kaufman and the cast & crew. They hope you enjoy the show!
Talia-Rose Diorio (she/her)
Little Sally
Talia-Rose is FINALLY a senior here at Langley High School! She began acting in 2017 and since then has starred in many school productions as well as in roles outside of school. Her roles include Nancy in the Party Hop, Bobbi in Your Carving Footprint, Sally Jackson in the Lighting Thief, the fantastic Dr. Ehrin in Freaky Friday, and now Little Sally in Urinetown! Talia has also worked as Head of Scenic Painting for Murder on The Orient Express, 26 Pebbles, and The Man Who Came to Dinner. Talia is on Langley’s improv team "Assembly Required". She plans on pursuing a major in film production after high school. She would like to thank the cast and crew for their hard work, her parents for all the late nights and crazy schedules, and her brother for being the best Nepo baby Saxon Stage could ask for ;)
Ethan Bhatia (he/him)
Officer Lockstock
Ethan Bhatia is a senior at Langley. In his four years in theater he’s been a part of productions like 26 Pebbles and Romeo and Juliet, and more recently enjoyed competing for Langley at the International Thespian Festival. Outside of theatre, Ethan is part of Langley’s debate and Model UN teams. He also loves following the NBA and watching movies (let him know if you have any recommendations). Ethan has really enjoyed putting together this show, and is excited to perform!
Cooper Short (he/him)
Officer Barrel
Cooper is excited to be playing the role of Officer Barrel. He enjoys molding the story and his character with the cast. Some of Cooper's other performance credits include: Stacy Jaxx in Rock of Ages, and Franc in The Alibis. This is Cooper's Saxon Stage debut. He'd like to thank his family and friends for their support. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Zachary Ulman (he/him)
Mr. McQueen
Zachary Ulman is a sophomore who is excited to be playing the role of Mr. McQueen in this production of Urinetown with Saxon Stage. Zachary has been involved in the Langley theatre community for over a year now and has been featured onstage as an actor in last year’s production of Freaky Friday the Musical as well as working behind the scenes with the scenic painting crew for this year’s fall play. Outside of acting and singing, Zachary is an accomplished visual artist who enjoys crochet and language learning as hobbies. He would like to thank all the cast and crew that have worked so hard to make this show happen, and he hopes you enjoy the show!
Neev Poran (he/him)
Senator Fipp
Neev is excited to be playing the role of Senator Fipp. Some of his other performances include: 26 Pebbles and The Man Who Came to Dinner. Neev would like to thank his family.
Evey Burnette (they/them)
Josephine "Ma" Strong
This will be Evey's third show with Saxon Stage, and they are very excited to be performing again, as this is their first time acting in a Langley production. Evey has been participating in theater for six years now, and hopes to continue their acting career throughout high school. They are slightly worried about wearing a color other than black, but have had fun working on this show. And, have you heard the joke about gaslighters? You haven't? You're crazy, of course you have.
Wesley Smith (he/him)
Joseph "Old Man" Strong/Swing/
Wesley is eager for people to see his portrayal of Old Man Strong. He enjoys working with his amazing cast and crew. Some of Wesley's previous roles include: Edmund Ridinghorn III in The Alibis, Dennis Dupree in Rock of Ages, and Expressman in The Man Who Came to Dinner. This is Wesley's second performance in Saxon Stage. He'd like to thank his family and friends for being there for him. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Julian Gaines (he/him)
Hot Blades Harry
Julian is a senior and this is his Saxon Stage debut.
Scarlett Spano (she/her)
Little Becky Two Shoes
Scarlett Spano a junior at Langley high school is so excited to be working on her 8th production with Saxon Stage as Little Becky Two Shoes. Although a little crazy like her character, Scarlett has loved working with her talented fellow actors and tech. Her other productions and achievements include VHSL's outstanding actor in the region, Kim in Fortress, and Lorraine in the Man Who Came to Dinner. She would like to thank her parents, Mr. Kaufman and her best friends for making the show such a memorable process. Scarlett hopes everyone saves their pennies and enjoys the show!
Catherine Knecht (she/her)
Soupy Sue/Dance Captain
Catherine Knecht is a senior and langley and this is her seventh show with Saxon Stage! Some other roles she has had have been: a Featured Dancer and Dance Captain in Freaky Friday, and The Oracle and Echidna in The Lightning Thief. She loves to sing and dance. She is a Co-President of Langley choir and in her third year of Concert Choir and second year of Madrigals. She is studying environmental science at Colorado Boulder in the fall. She has had so much fun being in theatre the past four years and is excited to finish with a bang!
Brady Kastner (he/him)
Robby the Stockfish
Brady Kastner is a Junior at Langley High School. He has been acting for around 8 years and this is his 6th show at Langley. He played Banjo in The Man Who Came to Dinner. He was in the Langley one act fortress. He has understudied for Hercule Poirot, Arbuthnot, and Bouc for Murder on the Orient Express. He was Officer Kowalski in Freaky Friday. He was Simon in the student written production Your Carving Footprint. He has been in 26 pebbles, The Crimson House Murder, Wagon Wheels A Rollin, Marry Poppins, Alice in Wonderland, and Played Dogsbreath in Dogsbreath Deveroaux The Dasterdly Docter. He is in Langley improv team “Assembly Required” and the play writing and production club “After hours”. He wants you, specifically, to enjoy the show!
Abhi Mogili (he/him)
Tiny Tom
Catherine Knecht is a senior and langley and this is her seventh show with Saxon Stage! Some other roles she has had have been: a Featured Dancer and Dance Captain in Freaky Friday, and The Oracle and Echidna in The Lightning Thief. She loves to sing and dance. She is a Co-President of Langley choir and in her third year of Concert Choir and second year of Madrigals. She is studying environmental science at Colorado Boulder in the fall. She has had so much fun being in theatre the past four years and is excited to finish with a bang!
Frankie Diorio (he/him)
Billy Boy Bill/Swing
Frankie Diorio is a freshman at Langley High School, and this is second and final production acting at Saxon Stage, however this is his first ever show performing with his sister! He previously worked on Scenic Painting and Design for The Man Who Came to Dinner, and his most recent roles have been Franc in the Alibis, Drew Boley from Rock of Ages, and Billy from Fortress. In his free time he likes to play basketball, run cross country, and play the drum set. He is thank to Mr. Kaufman for his help, his friends for their support, and his parents and his little sister Bella to cheer him on. A huge thanks to his sister Talia, having this experience with her makes it worthwhile.
Peter Thoreson (he/him)
Dr. Billeaux
Peter is a junior at Langley and has been here for all previous years. He performed in the online shows put on during their freshman year and in the performance of Freaky Friday during her sophomore year. He is really excited to join the show of Urinetown and hopes you enjoy.
Josephin Friedrich (she/her)
Mrs. Millenium
Josephin is a sophomore at Langley, and this is her second year working with Saxon Stage. She was previously in the fall play, The Man Who Came to Dinner, and last year's spring musical, Freaky Friday. One of her favorite roles was being a Wickersham in Seussical Jr.! While most of her free time is spent in the theatre, she enjoys horse-back riding and reading. She thanks her parents for being her chauffeurs and her pets for emotional support. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Katie Murchison (she/they)
Ensemble/Swing/Dance Captain
Katie Murchison is thrilled to present to you this production of Urinetown! This show is a mix of firsts for Katie with it being their first time as a swing, but it is also like second nature to her as her 15th production as an actor and their 4th show as dance captain. Outside of theatre, she is a Langley choir member as the soprano section leader and co-presidents the Langley ASL Club. Her most recent production, Fortress, got 2nd at regionals and was recognized at the Virginia Thespian Festival. Katie would like to thank their family and friends for continually supporting her and in the words of the opening number, “On with the show!”
Atlas Zecca (he/him)
Ensemble
Atlas is honored for the opportunity to be in both cast and crew this show, and he thanks his family for dealing with last minute rehearsal add-ons. He would also like to thank Cassie K. and Erin Y. for helping him find his passion he would like to continue after high school. Atlas loves music and sleeping, so you'll find him in some absurd napping areas if you need him.
Skye Feinstein (they/them)
Ensemble/Swing
Skye is so excited to be making their Saxon Stage debut as part of the ensemble. Some recent theater credits include Clarisse in The Lightning Thief, Lillith in She Kills monsters, and ensemble in Matilda the Musical. Skye also participates in many music-related activities outside of school, including voice lessons and playing guitar, piano and ukulele. Skye would like to thank their directors and stage managers for keeping the show running. They can't wait for you to see what the cast and crew have been working on!
Anna Cox (she/her)
Ensemble
Anna is so excited to be in ensemble and pit for Urinetown. This is her third Saxon Stage production, as she was in the cast of Freaky Friday last year and was in makeup crew for The Man Who Came to Dinner. Though performing onstage and playing instruments backstage can be a challenge, she loves the work and she loves theater. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Kimi Pathak (she/her)
Ensemble
Kimi Pathak is a sophomore at Langley. Urinetown is her first musical and role as part of the ensemble cast. She has been dancing for six years, mainly in classical and contemporary dance. She'd like to thank everyone for their support and she hopes you enjoy the show.
Lorna Elizabeth Evans (she/her)
Ensemble
Lorna is excited about being able to be both cast and crew in this year's production of Urinetown. In the past, she has acted in 6 shows and done crew for 2, making this her 7th and 3rd. When she's not acting or helping the costume crew, Lorna takes ballroom dance classes, voice lessons, and loves to read and write. She would like to thank her family, friends, and of course, all the cast and crew of Urinetown for all their support. She hopes you enjoy the show as much as she enjoyed being in it!
Ashraya Suri (she/her)
Ensemble
Ashraya is a sophomore at Langley and this is her 5th production with Saxon stage. She loved doing makeup for Urinetown because it allowed her to express her creativity while having an amazing time! Besides theater, she likes to bake, sew, crochet, and sleep. She would like to thank everyone on cast and crew because this show wouldn’t have been able to happen with out them! She also thanks her friends and family for giving her all the support she could ever ask for! She hopes you enjoy the show!
Sophia Colaiacovo Flanders (she/her)
Ensemble
Sophia Colaiacovo Flanders is a freshman at Langley High School. She has been acting since third grade, with her most recent role being Mrs. Dexter in The Man Who Came to Dinner. In addition to theater, Sophia is involved in political activism and enjoys reading, creative writing, and the unconditional love of her four-legged friends. She would like to thank her family for their support and patience throughout the extensive rehearsal process as well as Mr. Kaufman for all of his hard work in organizing this production. Sophia sincerely hopes you enjoy the show and never have to experience a ban on private toilets!
Cayla Freedlander (she/her)
Ensemble
Cayla Freedlander is a Junior at Langley and is very excited to be in the ensemble! In her free time, Cayla enjoys baking, voice acting, and singing (mainly songs from Beetlejuice and Black Friday). Cayla was recently seen in a production of Legally Blonde as Chutney, Seussical as a Wickersham Brother, and The Man Who Came to Dinner as Sarah. She would like to thank her family for supporting her ambitions, her friends for always being there, candles for being relaxing, and oxygen for keeping her alive. Enjoy the show!!
Izzy Steenburgh (she/her)
Ensemble
Izzy Steenburgh is a sophomore at Langley High School and this is her ninth Saxon Stage production, with her most recent shows being Gravediggers and Fortress. When she’s not working on the playbill, she loves to take photos and create horror shorts using surprisingly scary plastic masks. Izzy would like to thank Jenny and Daniel for being amazing ASMs, Q and Caroline for all their hard work, and Mr. Kaufman for giving her so many opportunities. She would also like to thank the Newsies soundtrack. Izzy hopes you enjoy the show that everyone has put so much time and hard work into!
Lucia Aguilar (she/her)
Ensemble
Lucia is very excited to be able to perform a part in this schools play, Urinetown! She loves to dance, sing and let her positive energy shine. She has been in choir for 6 years, and is passionate about performing. She would like to give credit to her family and friends for supporting her on her journey. Lucia hopes you enjoy the musical, as she enjoyed being in it!
Elena Merrills (she/her)
Ensemble
Elena is looking forward to performing in the production of Urinetown. She is a freshman who loves to dance and sing. Some other performances she's been in are Mary Poppins, Fiddler on the Roof, and Aladdin. She would also like to thank her family, friends, and fellow cast members for their patience with her busy schedule. Enjoy the show!
Sarah Shilinsky (she/her)
Ensemble
Sarah Shilinsky is a freshman who is so excited to be back on stage with some of her old theater friends, as well as make new ones. She can’t wait for people to see the musical!!