Carla Hahn
Grade 8
Maria Rainer
My name is Carla Hahn, and I am an 8th grader at Homestake peak school. Theatre is one of my greatest passions, along with Mountain biking and skiing. I started Drama club at HPS two years ago and had the roles of Rafiki in the Lion King, Fiona in Shrek, and this year Maria in the sound of music. I am so grateful to have had Sandy Apps as my director throughout these past years and will be sad to leave her as I go into high school. The Drama club has been an amazing experience for me and I hope you enjoy the show as much as I do.
Charles Terrell
Grade 8
Captain Von Trapp
Hello my name is Charles Terrell also known as Cheese. This is my 4th year in the play and my 6th show at this school.
Presley Walters
Grade 8
Liesl Von Trapp
Welcome to my last production here at HPS. Starting in 3rd grade I became infatuated with the performing arts. Every role I have ever played has stuck with me and changed me in some way. I would love to make a speech about how great my experience here was but instead I will express it through this show. Stay safe, stay distanced, and enjoy!
Champ McNair
Grade 7
Friedrich Von Trapp
Hi my name is Champ McNair I’m 13 years old. I have been doing drama club since 2nd grade and I love it. Lots of love to Sandy Apps for putting together this amazing show.
Alexa McGuire
Grade 8
Louisa Von Trapp
Hi, my name is Alexa McGuire. I am 13 and in 8th grade.I have been in a total of 7 shows but only performed 6 here at HPS. I moved from Vermont in 3rd grade and wanted to make some new friends so I joined theatre. I loved it so much and continued to do it for the next 6yrs. I still remember every show and role I have done. My first show was Aristocats and I was a pink poodle. I wasn’t a lead but I still loved doing it. Since then Drama has helped me improve in my acting and singing and I wish to continue to do drama moving forward in high school.
Wyatt Hooker
Grade 6
Kurt Von Trapp
Wyatt Hooker is a sixth-grader who has been in 2 HPS productions along with Celebrate the Beat performances and other shows. He was a zebra and hyena in the Lion King Jr. and the Pied Piper in Shrek Jr. This year he is Kurt, the youngest von Trapp boy. He hopes to continue drama through 8th grade and high school.
Coco Terrell
Grade 6
Brigitta Von Trapp
My name is Coco Terrell. I am in 6th grade. I’ve been doing drama for 3 years now. My first show was Willy Wonka. I was an Oompa Loompa. Now I’m a lead in the Sound of Music.
Zaria Horner
Grade 6
Marta Von Trapp
Aloha! I am Zaria Horner and am 11 years old. I have been performing since second grade. I have loved and cherished every moment of my performer life. The productions I have been in with Sandy is the Lion King–Young Nala. Shrek—Middle Fiona, and now the Sound Of Music as Marta. My other hobbies also are ski racing, hockey and mountain biking. I hope you enjoy the show!
Belen Hahn
Grade 6
Gretl Von Trapp
I’m Belen Hahn. I am 12 years old and I am a 6th grader at Homesteak Peak school. This is my third show with the HPS drama club, and I am so honored to have gotten the role of Gretl in the Sound of Music. My hobbies consist of volleyball, Mountain biking, and sleeping. We are all so grateful that you are able to be here, and so, please enjoy the show.
Silas Heaphy
Grade 8
Rolf Gruber &
Baron Elberfeld
“Greetings. . . I am SILAS and I am a human. Last year I did my best impression of a very short man, and now I am a flirtatious nazi. “
Eva Isaacs
Grade 7
Max Detweiler
Hi! I’m Eva Isaacs, a 7th Grader attending Homestake Peak School. I have been part of the drama club since 4th grade and have since had the pleasure to perform as Grandpa Joe in Willy Wonka, Zazu in The Lion King, the Wicked Witch in Shrek, and Max Detweiler in The Sound of Music. Drama club is one of my artistic passions and I greatly enjoy acting out characters and embodying them, using different dialects, actions and demeanors to really reflect the character I am playing. But more importantly, I love the drama club because I find myself surrounded by a family of supportive, creative people and have a chance to be accepted in my creative endeavors. Outside of drama club, I am a passionate reader, pianist, mountain biker, skier, traveler, and a believer in diversity, equality, effort and justice.
Ruthie DeMino
Grade 7
Frau Schmidt, Trio of the Saengerbund of Herwegen &
Wildflower/Nun/Festival Ensemble
I started drama in the 3rd grade and have done almost every play after that. This year because of covid I didn’t even know if we would be having a show. Once I found out we were, and it was The Sound of Music, I immediately started to practice. This year we are so glad to be able to perform in the Ford amphitheater with one of our best shows yet. I am keeping busy with skiing, track, and drama. It is so much fun to be a part of this show.
Hayes Swartz
Grade 6
Franz, Admiral Von Schreiber &
Party Ensemble
Hayes Swartz is incredibly handsome, cool, awesome, and he is very humorous. He first did an HPS production last year during Shrek Jr. His first role was stage crew, and in the Sound Of Music, he is playing Franz. He is awesome and cool. Also, he wrote this so he’s a talented author too.
Rocco Romano
Grade 8
Herr Zeller &
Party Ensemble
This is Rocco Romano’s first show. He is looking forward to his first acting experience.
Lola Leal
Grade 6
Mother Abbess
Hi, I’m Lola. This is my first year here but I have also done plays in other schools. I participated in the Jungle Book and also performed at Say No to Drug events. Music is one of my favorite things in the world, and has been since I was 3. And that turned me into what I am today. Whith support, love, and confidence, you can do whatever you set your mind to.
Gracen Gora
Grade 8
Sister Sophia &
Party Ensemble
My name is Gracen Gora. I’ve been doing theater since the 3rd grade. I’ve always been into acting and theater. I’ve been in 9 shows, both from HPS and VPAA. My first show was the Aristo-cats, and I started as a chorus member. Now I am a lead nun in The Sound of Music. I have never been disappointed to get a chorus part because the community is amazing. Stay safe and enjoy the show!
Milana Daniel
Grade 7
Sister Margaretta &
Party Ensemble
I Love to perform. I have been in plays since the 1st grade. I ski race and swim.
I am Sister Margaretta.
Emma Chadbourne
Grade 8
Sister Berthe &
Party Ensemble
My name is Emma Chadbourne and I’m in eighth grade. This is my first year at HPS and my first time performing with them as well. This year has been an amazing experience and I am so grateful to Sandy and everyone else who made this show possible. Enjoy the show!
Daphne Powell
Grade 8
Wildflower/Nun/Party Ensemble &
Flower Girl
I am in 8th grade and this is my first time doing a play. I am really excited! I love animals. I pet sit for my neighbors and I have my own cat named Pickles and I love my family.
Sophia Beidel
Grade 6
Trio of the Saengerbund of Herwegen &
Wildflower/Nun/Party Ensemble
Hi my name is Sophia and this is my 2nd year of drama. I did Shreck the Musical and now Sound of Music. I love to sing even if my voice is not good???? and I also love to horseback ride, which is a hobby outside of drama. The great thing about me is that I love to express myself.
Isabella Martins
Grade 6
German Soldier &
Wildflower/Nun/Party Ensemble
Allie Jacobs
Grade 7
Fraulein Schweiger, New Postulant &
Wildflower/Nun/Party Ensemble
Hey! My name is Allie Jacobs. I am 13 years old. I have been in 2 plays while at HPS (Shrek and The Sound of Music) and I comedy play at a different school. I joined the drama club because I have wanted to be in a play since I was little, and I really like the drama club because I have friends here. I also like performing and expressing my creativity. Enjoy!
MacKenzie Tyrrell
Grade 6
Trio of the Saengerbund of Herwegen &
Wildflower/Nun/Party Ensemble
Hi, My name is MacKenzie. I am 11 years old. I have been in 4 musicals with Sandy. I love being in drama club because I can hangout with my friends while I perform.
Gabriella Gallegos
Grade 8
Stage Manager and Sound Person
Hello I am Gabriella Gallegos and I’m currently an 8th grader going to be a freshman. In 6th grade I was part of the stage crew, and this year I am glad to be called a stage manager and sound person. The drama program at HPS has been a very enjoyable experience. And has helped me have a better understanding of theater and drama.
Lilly Carullo
Assistant to the Director
Lily Carullo has been performing in theater since she was a child. She has been in several VPAA performances, as well as 4 musicals, including the BMHS performance of Legally Blonde. This year she missed auditions, and decided to help with her old middle school’s play.
Sandy Apps
Director
Homestake Peak School's Drama Club would like to thank Stephanie Weinberger and Kathleen Giles for these beautiful headshots and for producing the program!