Welcome to the Underworld ...

Bella Albano, Ensemble

Bella Albano (Ensemble) is a soon-to-be sophomore at Tampa Christian Community School, and is honored to be a part of Hadestown! Some of her favorite shows and roles include, 13 JR. (Patrice), Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Grace-Stepsister), and Shrek (Teen Fiona/Peter Pan). When Bella is not constantly rehearsing, she is sharing a smile at her new job working for Chick-Fil-A, playing with her sister, writing, and reading. She would like to thank her closest friends, family, and mentors for their support, but mostly God for His guidance and love.

Matthew Arroyo, Orpheus

Matthew Arroyo (Orpheus, Purple Cast) just graduated from Tampa Catholic High School and is thrilled to be part of this production of Hadestown. Previous shows include Mean Girls (Damian), Mamma Mia (Sky), and Beauty and the Beast (Gaston). Outside of theatre, Matthew enjoys playing instruments and hanging out with friends. He would like to thank his parents, family, and Mr. T for their support and encouragement.

Rubye Barber, Ensemble

Rubye Barber (Ensemble) is a rising senior at Academy at the Lakes and is thrilled to be part of this production of Hadestown. Some of her past roles include Aunt Em in The Wizard of Oz, Kathryn Schaub in Radium Girls, and Teen Fiona in Shrek the Musical.  Outside of theatre, Rubye enjoys singing and writing music, as well as spending time with friends. She would like to thank her mom and grandparents for funding and supporting all of her endeavors and Mr. T for encouraging her to participate in this show.

Avery Bowes, Worker

Avery Bowes (Worker) is a rising sophomore at Academy at the Lakes and is ecstatic to be part of this production of Hadestown. Previous shows include Into the Woods (Milky White), Newsies (featured dancer), and You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Woodstock). Outside of theatre, Avery is a competitive dancer at Center Stage Dance Academy. She has been dancing for 12 years, and this is her fifth year competing. She would like to thank Mr. Travaglino for putting on this incredible show, all of her wonderful dance teachers for training her, her family and sister Parker Bowes, and lastly Abbey Yokum for helping her prep for an awesome show!

Parker Bowes, Persephone

Parker Jane Bowes (Persephone, Green Cast) is a rising junior at Academy at the Lakes and a Corbett Prep alumna. She is honored and ecstatic to be portraying one of her favorite Broadway roles in this production of Hadestown. Recent roles include Madame Thenardier (Les Mis), Patrick Star (SpongeBob), and Madame de la Grande Bouche (Beauty and the Beast). She thanks her family for always supporting her, and her teachers for always pushing her to be the best she can be.

Charlie Brewer, Worker

Charlie Brewer (Worker) is honored to be a part of Hadestown Teen Edition! A rising sophomore, Charlie has loved being onstage with Corbett Prep, where some of his favorite roles include LeFou in Beauty and the Beast and SpongeBob in The SpongeBob Musical. Outside of theatre, he is constantly being creative, whether through art or writing his own music. He would like to thank his director, Seth Travaglino, and the assistant directors for the opportunity to be part of this production and for their continued support and inspiration. He would also like to thank the set and stage crew that magically turned the theatre into the underworld.

Alex Butts, Orpheus

Alex Butts (Orpheus, Green Cast) is a rising sophomore who is incredibly excited to be playing Orpheus in Hadestown Teen Edition. He has been performing since a young age and has a deep passion for musical theatre. Some of his favorite past roles include Ren in Footloose, Finch in Newsies, and Jack in Into the Woods. He would like to thank his teachers and his family for their constant support and encouragement.

Auri Chiasson, Worker

Auri Chiasson (Worker) is a rising freshman at Berkeley Preparatory School and is thrilled to be part of this production of Hadestown. Previous shows include Camp Rock as Mitchie and Tess, Newsies as Katherine, Mean Girls as ensemble, Matilda as ensemble & acrobat, Wonka as Charlie, and Cinderella as Cinderella. Outside of theatre, Auri enjoys dancing, singing, and the occasional great novel. She would like to thank her family for their support and encouragement.

Audrey Daniels, Ensemble

Audrey Daniels (Ensemble) is a rising junior at Berkeley Preparatory School. Some of her favorite roles include Katherine in Newsies, Ren in Footloose, Snug in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and most recently ensemble in Mamma Mia! She is also a member of ThinkTank’s Young Artists Ensemble. Outside of theatre, Audrey is a varsity cheerleader and part of her school's a capella group. Audrey would like to thank Mr. Marshall, her friends, and family for their support, as well as Mr. T for this amazing opportunity. 

Will Decker, Hades

Will Decker (Hades, Purple Cast) is a homeschooled student going into 9th grade and is thrilled to be part of this production of Hadestown. Previous shows include Tommy (Little Tommy), Les Misérables (Gavroche), Fiddler on the Roof (The Russian Tenor), Finding Nemo (Bruce), Into the Woods (The Wolf), and Beauty and the Beast (The Beast). Outside of theatre, Will enjoys puppetry, dinosaurs, and taking care of his country property. He would like to thank Mr. T, Mom, Dad, Joy, Ross, Mark, Domin, Yvette, Ashley, Todd, and Dan, Zach Zayas as well as his grandparents George, Joy, Dollie, and Del, for their love and direction in his life and goals. 

Jaidon Delgado, Worker

Jaidon Delgado (Worker) is a rising sophomore who is excited to be part of Hadestown. Some of Jaidon's recent shows include SpongeBob at CSA where she was Pearl Krabs and Beauty and the Beast with Arts in Motion as Mrs. Potts. In her free time, Jaidon enjoys dancing at Blackwood Studios, working with Ms. Emilia Sargent and going to concerts. Jaidon would like to thank Mr. T and Mrs. Capria for all their support and giving her a chance. She cannot wait to see what's next! A special thank you to Ms. Amy for your hard work.

Ankita Dutta, Worker

Ankita Dutta (Worker) is a rising sophomore at Steinbrenner High School and is thrilled to be part of this production of Hadestown. Previous shows include Camp Rock (Mitchie), Once on This Island (Agwe), and Fiddler on the Roof (Yente). Outside of theatre, Ankita enjoys classical and contemporary dance. She would like to thank her family and Mr. T for their support and encouragement.

Jade Ethier, Persephone

Jade Ethier (Persephone, Purple Cast) is ecstatic to be a part of Hadestown! She is a rising senior at Land O' Lakes High School, and this is her 8th year with Corbett Prep CSA. She has had so much fun working with such a talented cast, and it has been a great experience. You may have recently seen her as Regina George in Mean Girls or Sandy Cheeks in SpongeBob Squarepants. Jade would like to thank the amazing staff, her fellow actors, friends, and family for their unwavering support.

Jonah Gamson, Ensemble/Tech

Jonah Gamson (Ensemble/Tech) is a rising junior. He has been doing theatre for 9 years, both technically and on stage. His favorite past works include Beauty and the Beast (Lumiere/Maurice), Mean Girls (Kevin G), and SpongeBob (Plankton). He would like to thank his parents and grandfather for always supporting his work in the arts, and Mr. T for all the training and support he has provided throughout this process.

Alex Garcia, Tech

Alex Garcia (Tech/Makeup Design) is a rising sophomore at Academy of the Holy Names and is thrilled to be part of this production of Hadestown. Previous shows include Beauty and the Beast Jr. (Babette) and  Aladdin Jr. (Raja, Ensemble). Outside of theatre, Alex enjoys spending her time working on her art skills. Her favorite mediums are digital and watercolor. She would like to thank her family, friends, and Mr. T and the production team for all of the support, encouragement, and effort they put into the show.

Bella Giacinto, Worker 

Bella Giacinto (Worker) is a graduating senior from Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School. Past shows include The Play That Goes Wrong (Perkins), Beauty and the Beast (Babette), Grease (ChaCha DiGregorio), Fiddler on the Roof (Reb Nahum), and Mariah Carey’s Christmas Covid Spectacular (CiCi). She has also choreographed two musicals, is a competitive dancer, and loves to surf! She’d like to thank her mom for always supporting her costly passions. Enjoy the show!

Kendall Grumbley, Fate 

Kendall Grumbley (Fate 2, Green Cast) is a rising homeschooled senior and is excited to be a part of this production of Hadestown. Some of her previous shows include SpongeBob (Pearl) and Carrie (Norma). Kendall would like to thank her parents for raising her with a personality of a six-foot-eight man.

Pat Gurney, Ensemble/Tech

Pat Gurney (Ensemble/Tech) has just graduated from Corbett as a lifer and will be attending freshman year at Blake High School for the arts. She is more than delighted to be partaking in this production of Hadestown. Most recently, she was in The Love of Three Oranges (King of Hearts), The One-Act Play Disaster (Eddie Seabreeze), and Matilda (Mr. Wormwood). Outside of theatre, Pat enjoys playing the harp and competing in robotics. She would like to thank her friends and family for their unwavering support, as well as Mr. T for getting her into theatre way back in PreK3.

Oli Jones, Hermes 

Oli Jones (Hermes, Green Cast) is a rising sophomore at Berkeley Preparatory School and has been so excited to make this production of Hadestown come to life! Previous shows include Mamma Mia! (Ensemble) at Berkeley Prep, Shrek the Musical Jr. (Fiona) at the Patel Conservatory, and High School Musical Jr. (Martha Cox) at Farnell Middle School. Oli would love to thank her parents, family, and friends for their support, as well as her teachers, Alec Pearl and Sara Skinner, for their excellent leadership and dedication to helping her.

Jude Kasti, Percussion

Jude Kasti (Drumkit/ Percussion Player) is a graduating senior at Berkeley Preparatory School. Previous shows include Mamma Mia (Bill Austin) and pit percussionist in Mean Girls, Cinderella, and more. Outside of theatre, Jude has performed as part of many jazz and concert band ensembles and is a high-level painter. Jude will be going to North Carolina State University this fall and will be studying Environmental Design in architecture. He is excited to be working with Mr. Travaglino one last time and is grateful for the opportunity to contribute to his incredible vision for Hadestown. He would also like to thank his family, mentors, and friends, new and old, for constantly supporting his creative endeavors. 

Ashleigh Krekorian, Fate

Ashleigh Krekorian (Fate 3, Purple Cast) is a rising junior at Steinbrenner High School and is thrilled to be a part of this production! Her love for theatre has grown tremendously, and her credits include roles like Missy Hart (9 to 5), Gill (Finding Nemo Jr.), Mimi Schwinn (A New Brain), and Rizzo (Grease). She thanks Mr. T for this opportunity and would also like to give a huge thank you to her family and friends and, of course, Ashley Rogers for supporting her.

Olivia McNees, Worker 

Olivia McNees (Worker) is a rising sophomore at Land O' Lakes High School, and is honored to be a part of Corbett Prep's production of Hadestown. Some of her past stage credits include Trap (Ensemble), Into the Woods (Florinda), and SpongeBob Jr. (Electric Skate). Outside of theatre, Olivia is a competitive trampoline and tumbler and enjoys thrifting and art. She would like to thank her friends and family and her amazing castmates, as well as everyone who made this show a possibility!

Rylan Meredith, Ensemble 

Rylan Meredith (Ensemble) is a rising junior at Academy of the Holy Names. Her favorite roles include Hodel in Fiddler on the Roof, Anya in Anastasia, Maria in West Side Story, and Cosette in Les Mis. Outside of theatre, Rylan enjoys hobbies such as art, reading, and spending time with friends. She is thrilled to be a part of Corbett’s Hadestown and would love to thank her parents and friends for their support.

Nikki Monroe, Ensemble/Tech

Nikki Monroe (Ensemble/Tech) is a rising 9th grader at Tampa Prep and a Corbett Prep alum.  She is thrilled to be part of this production of Hadestown. Previous shows include Camp Rock (Dana), High School Musical (Gabriella Montez), Mean Girls (Regina George), and SpongeBob the Musical (Patrick Star). Outside of theatre, Nikki enjoys all forms of art including drawing and fashion/fashion design. She would like to thank her parents, friends, Mr. T, Jack Sobel, and Sarah Timm for their support and encouragement.

Isla Paone, Worker 

Isla Paone (Worker) is a rising sophomore at Academy of the Holy Names and is so excited to be a part of Hadestown! Her recent roles include Sophie Sheridan (Mamma Mia!) and Peter (Don’t Get Caught). She would like to thank her family and friends for their unwavering love and support as well as the cast and crew for tirelessly working to make this show come to life!

Nate Pastor, Tech 

Nate Pastor (Lighting Tech) is a rising junior at Academy at the Lakes and and is happy to be back in the Corbett Prep tech booth with Mr. T for Hadestown. Nate enjoys both performance and technical theatre roles and most recently appeared in The Wizard of Oz (Zeke) and Radium Girls. Favorite roles include Puffs (Oliver Rivers) and Newsies (Oscar Delancey), where he had the chance to practice stage combat moves on his friends. He would like to thank his parents for always signing him up for activities and Mr. T for donuts that one time at Corbett (shh).

Izzy Pedersen, Ensemble/Tech

Izzy Pedersen (Ensemble/Tech) is a rising sophomore at Academy at the Lakes and is thrilled to be part of this production of Hadestown. Previous shows include Fiddler on the Roof  (Grandma Tzeitel), Into the Woods (Steward), and Peter and the Starcatcher (Captain Scott ). Outside of theatre, Izzy enjoys nature and playing games with her friends. She would like to thank her parents for their support and encouragement, from late-night car rides home from rehearsal to scrambling for tickets for shows.

Ryan Pope, Hades 

Ryan Pope (Hades, Green Cast) is a graduating senior from Berkeley Preparatory School. His favorite roles have been Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof and Beast in Beauty and the Beast. He will be going to Wesleyan University in Connecticut this fall and will play football there. He is glad he has been able to do one more production with Mr. Travaglino, who has given him wonderful opportunities to grow as a performer the last few years. He is also happy to have been in one last musical with his sister, Mary. He wants to thank his family for always coming to support him in every show for so many years. 

Korban Quillian, Worker 

Korban Quillian (Worker) is a rising senior. His favorite performances to date have been Riff in West Side Story, Japhath in Children of Eden, Tsar Nicholas in Anastasia, Fyedka and Perchik in Fiddler on the Roof, Pharaoh in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and being in Newsies anywhere he can! Korban loves to bring comedy and energy to the stage and he loves shows with challenging choreography. His favorite style of dance is tap. He is also a 3rd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Korban wants to thank everyone for their love and support and God for His many blessings.

Gabriella Reto, Eurydice

Gabriella Reto (Eurydice, Purple Cast) is a rising sophomore at Land O' Lakes High School and is extremely excited to be doing Hadestown. She has been performing since she was 4 years old. She studies voice, acting, psychology, and film. She has recently been in Rent (Maureen), The Addams Family (Morticia), and Mean Girls (Mrs. George). She would like to thank her teachers and family for their endless support.

Ashley Rogers, Eurydice 

Ashley Rogers (Eurydice, Green Cast) is a rising junior at Steinbrenner High School and is ecstatic to be part of this production of Hadestown. Some of her past shows and roles include Finding Nemo (Marlin), A New Brain (Nancy), and Into The Woods (Rapunzel/Cinderella). She would like to thank Mr. Travaglino, her mom, and Ashleigh Krekorian, who have supported her through the entire process with encouragement.

Fernando Rojas, Ensemble 

Fernando Rojas (Ensemble) is a rising sophomore at Berkeley Preparatory School and a Corbett Prep alum. Hadestown is one of his favorite shows, and he’s delighted to be part of this production. Some of his most memorable recent performances include A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Egeus), Into the Woods (Rapunzel’s Prince), and Footloose (Chuck and understudy Ren). Outside of theatre, Fernando enjoys soccer, basketball, working out, and spending time with friends and family. He would like to thank his parents, aunts and uncles, and friends for always coming to his shows and supporting him. He is also grateful to Mr. T and Mr. Marshall for their dedication and guidance.

Lennon Schaeffer, Ensemble

Lennon Schaeffer (Ensemble) is in 8th grade and is thrilled to be part of this production of Hadestown. Previous shows include Alana in the Little Mermaid, Silly Girl in Beauty and the Beast, and Mike Nulty in White Christmas. Outside of theatre, Lennon spends her free time dancing at Blackwood Studios and taking acting lessons from Capria Pichette and vocal lessons from Dr. Jon Basset. She would like to thank everyone involved for their support and encouragement!

Aria Sneary-Beachy, Fate 

Aria Sneary-Beachy (Fate 1, Green Cast) is a rising junior at Academy at the Lakes and is thrilled to be a part of this production of Hadestown. Aria recently played Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, Katherine Wiley in Radium Girls and Shrek’s Mother/Dragon Girl in Shrek the Musical. Outside of theatre, Aria enjoys playing basketball and playing the piano. She would like to thank the parent volunteers and directors for all the time and care they contributed to this process. 

Sam Sobel, Ensemble 

Sam Sobel (Ensemble) is a recent Corbett Prep graduate and a rising 9th grader at Howard W. Blake School of the Arts. He is over the Styx to be part of this production of Hadestown. Previous credits include Falsettos (Jason), SpongeBob the Musical (SpongeBob), and Mean Girls (Damian). When he’s not on stage, Sam enjoys spending time with friends, building Legos brick-by-brick (like a certain wall we know), and conducting an ongoing quest to find Tampa’s finest chicken tender. Sam thanks Mr. T, Katy Decker, and his family for their love, support, and helping him raise his voice to the world we dream about.

Milannia Travaglino, Hermes

Milannia Travaglino (Hermes, Purple Cast) is a recent graduate of Steinbrenner High School and is beyond excited to be a part of Hadestown!  After taking a few years off from theatre, Milannia recently played the role of Janis in Mean Girls and is thrilled to be back one last time to end her 14 years at Community School of the Arts. She would like to thank her family, the production team, all the parent volunteers, and her amazing castmates for all their hard work and support through this process!

Sophi Wheeling, Fate 

Sophi Wheeling (Fate 3, Green Cast) is going into her junior year, and she is so glad to be doing one of her favorite shows, Hadestown! Recently she has been Beth in Little Women and Snoopy in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. She would like to thank her Dad, Mom, and Grandma for supporting her passion and love for the arts.

Abbey Yokum, Worker 

Abbey Yokum (Worker) is a rising sophomore at Berkeley Preparatory School. Previous shows include Mamma Mia! (featured dancer), Footloose (Ariel), and Newsies (Elmer). She would like to thank Seth Travaglino for his support and encouragement to make her the best she can be. She would also like to thank Avery Bowes for helping her prep for an awesome show!

Kristin Butts (Design/Prop Lead)

Kristin Butts (Design and Prop Lead) is thrilled to be helping bring Hadestown to life — mainly because it gives her an excuse to hoard weird objects and call it “work.” Her past favorite projects include Into the Woods, Newsies, and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (yes, she made props for a cartoon boy with a squiggly shirt  –dreams do come true).

When not knee-deep in paint, glitter, or hot glue burns, Kristin enjoys traveling and spending time with her family, who have accepted that “just one more tech week” is a permanent lifestyle.

Massive thanks to Seth Travaglino for the endless creative adventures—and to her family for their love, support, and tolerance for a garage that hasn’t seen a car in years.