Thespian Digital Program
Performances
Corbett Prep Jr. Thespian Troupe 88622 proudly presents its 2025 Mainstage production – Godspell!
- 7 p.m. Fri., Oct. 17
- 7 p.m. Sat., Oct. 18
- 2 p.m. Sun, Oct. 19
Thank you for supporting our Middle School students and the theatre program at Corbett Prep!
Troupe 88622
Minka Abraham, Disciple
Minka Abraham (Light of the World Soloist/Disciple) is in seventh grade at Corbett Prep and is having a blast in Godspell. Some of her favorite past roles are Puck (A Midsummer’s Night Dream), Karen (The SpongeBob Musical), Assistant Director (Beauty and the Beast), and Aiden (The Claw Musical). When she’s not on stage she loves to surf, play tennis, travel with family and spend time with friends. She would love to thank Mr. T for all the dedication and time he puts into theatre and the kids and everyone behind the scenes in her theater life: mom and dad, sisters, grandparents, friends, teachers and Amy Lee. Thank you for all of your support and encouragement.
Olivia Axelrod, Disciple
Olivia Axelrod (Light of the World Soloist/Disciple) is in seventh grade at Corbett Prep and is happy to be a part of this production of Godspell. Previous shows include Dare to Dream (Player 11), The SpongeBob Musical (Mayor of Bikini Bottom) and Beauty and the Beast (Stage Manager). Olivia also enjoys volleyball, spending time with her friends, or hanging out with her family or pets. She would like to thank her family and friends for always being there for her no matter what she does, and she gives a special thanks to her amazing math teacher Ms. Pizzio for always supporting her.
Tessa Benitoa, Disciple
Tessa Benitoa (By My Side Soloist/Disciple) is in the seventh grade at Corbett Prep and is thrilled to be a part of this production of Godspell. Previous shows include The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition (Mrs.Puff/Electric Skate 1), Beauty and the Beast (Chip), and the Big One Oh! (Ensemble). Off the stage, Tessa enjoys climbing and baking. She would like to thank Mr. T, Mrs. Amy, Mr. Sobel, all of her friends, and her family for giving so much encouragement and support. A special thanks to Mr. Leblanc for bringing me into this wonderful world of theatre.
Diana Bilpuch, Disciple
Diana Bilpuch (Nietzsche/Beautiful City Soloist/Disciple) is in eighth grade at Corbett Prep and is thrilled to be part of this production of Godspell, the 12th show Diana has done with Mr. T. Currently Diana is also proudly working on several Thespy entries and the role of Babkak in Aladdin. Previous shows include Disney’s Dare to Dream (Imagineer #2/Ensemble), Beauty and the Beast Jr. (Cogsworth/Ensemble), AP Theatre (Bunraku Narrator/Mom 2), Mean Girls (French Teacher/Ensemble), High School Musical (Mrs. Darbus/Ensemble), Camp Rock (Brown Cesario/Ensemble), One Act Play Disaster (Svetlana/Backstage Tech), Footloose (Cop Understudy/Choir Member/Ensemble), Finding Nemo Jr. (Coral/Lobster 2/Shark/Jellyfish Ensemble/Main Ensemble), The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Ivy/Ensemble) and Fiddler on the Roof (Bielke/Ensemble). Diana loves the opportunity to go to the Junior State Thespian competition each winter and participate in IEs. Outside of theatre, Diana enjoys creative writing and participating in various competitions. Special thanks to Diana's friends and parents, as well as Mr. T and the Corbett faculty for their support and encouragement throughout this amazing theatre experience.
Aila Booth, Disciple
Aila Booth (Learn Your Lessons Well Soloist/Disciple) is a new sixth grader at Corbett Prep this year and is honored to be a part of this production of Godspell! She feels it is exceptionally special to be part of such a unique show! Some previous shows Aila has performed in before include Magic Treehouse: Pirates Past Noon KIDS (First Mate), Disney’s Dare to Dream Jr. (Player 3) and Tinkerbell (Tinkerbell). Outside of theatre, Aila enjoys vocal lessons and fostering dogs. And on the topic of dogs, she is currently working on playing and puppeteering the role of Toto in the Wizard of Oz! She would like to thank her family, friends, teachers and directors for all their endless support.
Cameron Cardona, John the Baptist
Cameron Cardona (John the Baptist) is an eighth grader at Corbett Prep and is thrilled to be part of this production of Godspell. Previous shows include The Love of Three Oranges (Truffaldino), The SpongeBob Musical (Squidward), and Mamma Mia (Sky). Outside of theatre, Cameron enjoys coding and animations. He would like to thank his family for their support and encouragement.
Sophia Corces, Stage Manager
Sophia (Sophie) Corces (Stage Manager) is in the seventh grade at Corbett Prep and is beyond excited to be the stage manager for this show. She was also on the tech crew for The Love of Three Oranges and will be performing on stage in Aladdin Jr. in November. Sophie also enjoys writing, reading, drawing and spending time with her family. In addition, she also loves to play sports, as she is on the Corbett Prep volleyball team, basketball team and flag football team and is active in karate at a separate studio. She would like to thank her mom and dad for all their support, as well as her brothers for always being there for her, her grandparents for their endless encouragement, her friends and Mr. T for all his support and giving her the courage she needs to step out of her comfort zone!
Emma Daniels, Disciple
Emma Daniels (Light of the World Soloist/Disciple) is in sixth grade at Corbett Prep and is so excited to present Godspell. She has been in previous shows including Junie B. Jones Jr. (Gladys Gutzman), Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella Jr. (Godmother), Elephant and Piggie We Are in a Play Jr. (Patricia Penguin/Stage Manager/ Squirrelle) and so much more. In her spare time, Emma loves to sing, make videos and play the violin. She would like to thank her director, family and teachers for their flexibility, support and encouragement.
Cami Frasor, Disciple
Cami Frasor (We Beseech Thee Soloist/Disciple) is in the seventh grade at Corbett Prep and is thrilled to be part of this production of Godspell. Previous shows include The Claw (Dot), Beauty and the Beast (Lumiere) and The Art of Making Art at Interlochen Arts Academy. She has also taken home an All-Star Cast Award for her role in AP Theater at the 2024 Florida Theater Conference. In addition to theatre, Cami is an accomplished equestrian who competes across the country and a competitive cheerleader. She enjoys singing, tumbling, dance and time spent with her friends and family. She would like to thank her director T, Mr. Sobel and Mrs. Lee along with her mom, dad and brother Jackson for their continued support and encouragement.
Emmy Harris, Disciple
Emmy Harris (We Beseech Thee Soloist/Disciple) is a seventh grader at Corbett Prep and loves being involved with Godspell. Some previous shows include: SpongeBob the Musical (Plankton), The Love of Three Oranges (Princess Nicoletta) and Mary Poppins (Jane). When she’s not in the theatre, she enjoys dance, tumbling, cheerleading and spending time with her friends. She would like to thank Mr. T, her parents and all her friends for all their work and support.
Jacob Hunziker, Disciple
Jacob Hunziker (Disciple/On the Willows Soloist) is in the seventh grade at Corbett Prep and is happy to be part of this Godspell production. Previous shows include Disney’s Dare to Dream Jr. (Player 8/Friend Like Me Soloist), The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition (Old Man Jenkins/Larry the Lobster), The Love of Three Oranges (Cook/Squire/Servant) performed at 2025 Florida Thespians Junior State Festival, AP Theatre (Voice of Bryce) performed at 2024 Florida Theatre Conference and Mean Girls High School Edition (Ensemble). Off the stage, Jacob enjoys training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA for the last six years, runs Corbett Prep Cross Country and likes to spend time reading and playing with his pups, Remi and Daisy. Jacob would like to give thanks to God for his blessings. He would like to thank Mr. T., Mr. Sobel, Ms. Lee and his teachers for this opportunity and their support. A special thanks to my parents for their encouragement, support and always being there for me.
Shawhan Kehoe, Disciple
Shawhan Kehoe (On the Willows Soloist/Disciple) is in the sixth grade at Corbett Prep and is excited to be a part of this production of Godspell. This is his first show with Troupe 88622 (woot woot). His past shows include The SpongeBob Musical (Squidward), Junie B. Jones (Daddy) and Beauty and the Beast (Maurice). In addition to theatre, Shawhan enjoys writing music, playing piano, performing tap and jazz dance, and he is a black belt in Taekwondo. He would like to thank T, Mr. Sobel, Amy Lee, all of his teachers, family and friends for the support and encouragement.
Kayden Lee, Disciple
Kayden Lee (All Good Gifts Soloist/Disciple) is in the sixth grade at Corbett Prep and is thrilled to be part of this production of Godspell. Previous shows include SpongeBob Jr. (Patrick), Beauty and the Beast Jr. (Beast), and The Claw (Mighty Mutant Power Turtle). Off stage, Kayden enjoys video editing, singing, hanging out with his friends and playing video games. He would like to thank Mr. T, Mr. Sobel and Jonah Watson for growing me as an actor and singer. To my family and friends, thank you for your love and support!
Zoe Leon, Disciple
Zoe Leon (Light of the World Soloist/Disciple) is in seventh grade at Corbett Prep and is thrilled to be part of this production of Godspell. Favorite past shows include Mean Girls, 18 Reasons Not to Be in a Play and AP Theatre. She would like to thank Mr. T, both Mr. Sobels and the Band. And a special shout out to my loving family for always supporting me!
Reece Leyshon, Disciple
Reece Leyshon (Tower of Babble and On the Willows Soloist/Disciple) is in eighth grade at Corbett Prep and is thrilled to be a part of this production of Godspell. Previous shows include Moana Jr. (Tamatoa) Mary Poppins (Michael Banks), The Best/Worst Christmas Pageant Ever (Charlie Bradley), The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition (Mr. Krabs), as well as ensemble/understudy roles in Footloose, Peter and the Starcatcher, Camp Rock, Mean Girls and The Love of Three Oranges. Reece has also won Top Honors at Thespy Districts 2 years in a row. Reece is also a talented magician who also enjoys watching and playing soccer, playing videogames, reading and chatting with his cousins from Australia. He would like to thank his family, Messrs. Sobel, Mrs. Lee and Mr. LeBlanc for their support. His biggest thanks goes to Mr. T. for his generosity, wisdom and kindness in elevating his stage career.
Ivy-Bel Linsky, Disciple
Ivy-Bel Linsky (Disciple/Day by Day soloist) is in the eighth grade at Corbett Prep and is thrilled to be part of this production of Godspell. Previous shows include the SpongeBob Musical (Pearl), The Love of Three Oranges (Narrator) and Camp Rock (Ella). Ivy-Bel also enjoys basketball and volleyball. She would like to thank Mr. T, her mom Jennifer and dad Eric, siblings Meadow and Legend, Luz, for their support and encouragement and most of all God for these opportunities.
Julianna Maita, Disciple
Julianna Maita (Beautiful City Soloist/Disciple) is in the sixth grade at Corbett Prep and is so excited to be a part of this production of Godspell. This is Julianna’s first show with Troupe 88622 (Woot Woot). Outside of Godspell rehearsals, Julianna enjoys performing with her competitive dance team and rehearsing for her other upcoming productions. She would like to thank Mr. T, Ms. Amy Lee, Mr. Sobel, Mr. Jonah, the band and the entire cast and crew for their hard work putting together this amazing show. Julianna would also like to thank her parents, family, friends and teachers for their constant support and encouragement.
Joy Makaryus, Disciple
Joy Makaryus (Bless the Lord Soloist/ Jean-Paul Sartre/Disciple) is in eighth grade at Corbett Prep and loves being part of this production of Godspell. Previous shows include The SpongeBob Musical (Sandy), Mean Girls (featured dancer, Grace) and Camp Rock (Peggy). Outside of theatre, Joy enjoys soccer and singing. She would like to thank Mr. T, Mr. Sobel, Mrs. Amy Lee, the band, Ms. Sarah Timm, cousins Michelle, Leila, Sophia, David, Micheal, Carol, Mark, aunts Diana, Mirey, grandparents Amir, Samia, Nahed and – last but not least – mom Jennifer, dad Faddy and sister Grace, for supporting and encouraging her.
Lily Martinasek, Disciple
Lily Martinasek (Bless the Lord Soloist/Disciple) is in the eighth grade at Corbett Prep and is thrilled to be in this production of Godspell. Previous shows include Matilda (Lavender), Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins), and The Wizard of Oz (Poppy/Munchkin). Outside of theatre, Lily enjoys volleyball, guitar, singing, etc. She would like to thank Mr. T, Mr. LeBlanc, her mom, dad and stepdad, and her friends and family for encouraging and supporting her.
Matthew Miller, Disciple
Matthew Miller (Light of the World Soloist/Disciple) is in seventh grade at Corbett Prep and is excited to be performing in Godspell! Previous shows include The SpongeBob Musical (Mr. Krabs), The Love of Three Oranges (Mute Bumpkin), AP Theatre (Bryce), Mean Girls (Ensemble), The Big One Oh (Garry Quarky) and Mary Poppins (Michael Banks). Outside of the theater, Matthew loves learning about history and spending time with his family and friends. He would like to thank Mr. T for his unconditional support and inspiration, as well as Mr. LeBlanc and Mrs. Nelson for introducing him to musical theatre.
Kaine Oguine, Disciple
Kaine Oguine (Beautiful City Soloist/Disciple) is a seventh grader at Corbett Prep and loves being a part of this show experience. Some of her favorite past performances and roles are Tightrope Cowgirl (The Greatest Hymn Ever), Student (AP Theatre), Mom (The Big One Oh!) and Electric Skate (The SpongeBob Musical). Kaine loves performing and also loves participating in sports after school, such as volleyball, soccer and flag football. She would love to thank Mr. T for all the hard work and time he has put into this production. She would also like to thank Mr. Sobel and Mrs. Amy Lee for working so hard to put this production together. Lastly, she would love to thank her family for giving her the opportunity to be able to participate in Thespian Troupe 88622 (Woot Woot)!
Amelia Pesapane, Disciple
Amelia Pesapane (Disciple) is in eighth grade and is grateful to be part of this year’s production Godspell. Some shows she has previously been a part of include Little Mermaid Jr. (Scuttle) and Aladdin Jr. (Razoul). Outside of the arts she enjoys doing aerial silks and hammock, reading and watching anime with her dad. Amelia would like to thank her family for supporting her journey and Mr. T for his endless support and encouragement.
Jacob Pham, Jesus
Jacob Pham (Jesus) is in the eighth grade at Corbett Prep and is thrilled to be part of this production of Godspell. Jacob recently spent the past 12 months in NYC playing his dream role of Young Simba in Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway. Outside of theatre, Jacob enjoys playing soccer for Corbett and creating music on the piano, guitar and drums. He would like to thank Mr. T and all his teachers for this amazing opportunity to expand on his acting and musical skills playing this role. He would also like to thank his parents and sister Emma for their support and encouragement.
Zoe Rivera, Judas
Zoe Rivera (Judas) is in seventh grade at Corbett Prep and is so grateful to be part of this production of Godspell! Some previous shows include The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition (Squidward), Beauty and the Beast Jr. (Gaston), and Matilda (Nigel). When she’s not performing, Zoe can usually be found singing, dancing, writing and laughing with her family and friends. She sends endless thanks to T, both Mr. Sobels, Ms. Amy, Ashlyn Bolton and Katy Decker for helping her grow as both an artist and a human. Zoe is also so glad she has parents and friends who love and encourage her to be exactly who she is.
Xiomara Robinson, Disciple
Xiomara – Xio – Robinson (Turn Back Old Man Soloist/Day by Day Soloist/Disciple) is in the eighth grade at Corbett Prep and is proud to be part of Godspell as her last mainstage production with Troupe 88622. Previous shows include The SpongeBob Musical, Dare to Dream Jr. (Player 7/How Far I’ll Go soloist), Camp Rock (Tess), High School Musical (Sharpay), Velveteen Rabbit (Narrator), Mary Poppins (Miss Andrews) and Cats (Pluto). Beyond the stage, Xiomara is a competitive athlete playing basketball for Corbett Prep, Tampa Fierce’s Adidas Elite, and Tampa Bay Bounty Hunter’s AAU teams. She is also on Corbett’s volleyball, flag football, softball and track and field teams. Xiomara thanks Mr. T for nurturing her love of musical theatre for years and years and always believing in her authentic self. She is thankful for Mr. Williams and Ms. Haas who are there at every turn to support her. Xiomara also thanks her parents for their love and nonstop transportation to rehearsals, games, events and performances!
Emelia Runyan, Disciple
Emelia Runyan (Light of the World Soloist/Disciple) is in seventh grade at Corbett Prep and is having so much fun in Godspell. Some of her favorite past roles are Plankton (The SpongeBob Musical), Smeraldina (The Love of Three Oranges) and Lefou (Beauty and the Beast). She would like to thank her family and friends for all of their love and support.
Juliet Schwartz, Disciple
Juliet Schwartz (Disciple, Beautiful City Soloist) is in the sixth grade at Corbett Prep and loves being part of this production of Godspell. Previous roles include Hunk and Apple Tree #2 in Wizard of Oz Jr. and Daisy Armstrong in Murder on the Orient Express. Outside of theatre, Juliet enjoys acrobatics and gymnastics. She would like to thank all her parents and all her grandparents for their support and encouragement.
Nathaniel Schwartz, Disciple
Nathaniel Scott Schwartz (All Good Gifts Soloist/Disciple) is in sixth grade at Corbett Prep and is excited to be a part of Godspell! Previous shows include Disney's Dare to Dream (Player 8/Soloist), Junie B. Jones (Mr. Scary/Student 3) and The Big One Oh! (Zombie King/Ensemble) to name a few. Nathaniel also enjoys singing, dancing (tap, hip hop, ballet, acro) and basketball. He would like to thank Mr. T, Mr. Sobel, Mrs. Lee, the cast and the band for all the hard work they put into this production. He would also like to thank Mr. LeBlanc and Mrs. Nelson for introducing him to the world of dance and musical theatre. Special thanks goes to his family and friends for always supporting him, and most importantly he gives thanks to God for all the blessings he has given him.
Sophia Seth, Disciple
Sophia Seth (We Beseech Thee Soloist/Disciple) is in the seventh grade at Corbett Prep and is excited to be part of this production of Godspell. Previous shows include Disney’s Dare to Dream (Player 2), The Love of Three Oranges (Princess Lineta) and Beauty and the Beast (Mrs. Potts). Outside of theatre, Sophia enjoys singing, playing piano and spending time with friends and family. She would like to thank Mr. T, her parents, her brother Ishaan and her amazing friends for their endless support and encouragement.
Keira Shelton, Disciple
Keira Shelton (Day by Day Soloist/Disciple) is in eighth grade at Corbett Prep and is excited about the opportunity to showcase her talents in this production of Godspell. Previous shows include Disney's Dare to Dream Jr. (Player 7, How Far I’ll Go Soloist), Mean Girls (Mathletes Moderator) and Footloose (Adult Parishioner). When she’s not performing on stage, Keira participates in competitive figure skating. She also enjoys reading and spending time with friends and family. Keira would like to thank Mr. T, Mrs. Stokes and her family for giving her the support and confidence to grow as an actor.
Jax Stodghill, Disciple
Jax Stodghill (Light of the World Soloist/Disciple) is an eighth grader at Corbett Prep and enjoys all of the comedy involved in Godspell. Favorite past shows include Nick (AP Theatre) and Coach Dunbar (Mean Girls). He would like to thank his directors, family and friends for all their support.
Will Teten, Lighting
Will Teten (Lighting) is in eighth grade at Corbett Prep and is thrilled to be part of his first show with Thespian Troupe 88622. He would like to thank Diana and Reece for introducing him to Thespians and his family for the support.
Janessa Travaglino, Disciple
Janessa Travaglino (Learn Your Lessons Well Soloist/Disciple) is in the sixth grade at Corbett Prep and has had so much fun expanding her acting abilities through this production. Previous shows include Matilda (Matilda), Susan (White Christmas) and Belle (Beauty the Beast) to name a few. When not rehearsing for Godspell, you can find her at rehearsal for one of her other 5 shows or at a voice, acting or dance class. She would like to thank her directors and stage manager for all their work putting together this show and also her family and friends for their support.
Capri Voelker, Disciple
Capri Voelker (Beautiful City Soloist/Disciple) is in the seventh grade at Corbett Prep and is so excited to be a part of this production of Godspell. Previous shows include The One Act Play Disaster (Mo), The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition (French Narrator), and The Love of Three Oranges (assistant stage manager). Off the stage, Capri also enjoys volleyball and spending time with friends and family. She would like to thank her family for all their support, encouragement and time they spent for her to make being in this show possible.
Pearl Vyverberg, Disciple
Pearl Vyverberg (By My Side Soloist/Disciple) is in seventh grade at Corbett and is so excited to be part of Godspell! A few previous shows include The Spongebob Musical: Youth Edition (Pearl Krabs), The Love of Three Oranges (Musician), Mean Girls (Ensemble), Matilda (Matilda) and Beauty and the Beast (Lefou). Pearl also loves singing, spending time with her family and friends, swimming, going to the beach and binging Modern Family. She would like to thank Mr. T, both Mr. Sobels, Mrs. Amy, Dr. Basset, Mrs. Nelson and her family for guiding her on this path.
Lexi Willms, Disciple
Lexi Willms (By My Side Soloist/Disciple) is in the seventh grade at Corbett Prep and loves being part of this production of Godspell. Previous shows include The Claw (Dot), Disney’s Dare to Dream Jr. (Player 1) and The SpongeBob Musical (SpongeBob), just to name a few. When she isn’t acting, Lexi can be found playing softball at Keystone Little League or spending time with her family, friends, and dog, Archer. She would like to thank Mr. T, Mr. Sobel and Mrs. Amy Lee for making this show possible. Additionally, she would like to thank Ms. Sarah Timm for helping her grow as a singer and believing in her. She also would like to thank her cousins, Xander, Rory, Annabelle and Oliver for coming to her shows and cheering her on. Lastly, she would like to thank her mom and dad and her Gigi for their support, encouragement and kindness.
