Willy Wonka Jr. Cast
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Adeline Walker
Grade 4
Mike Teavee
Adeline is nine years old and a fourth grader at HPS who loves performing on stage. She has appeared in Peter Pan Jr. and is excited to be part of another production! When she’s not acting, Adeline enjoys singing, drawing, and spending time with her family and friends. She hopes to keep performing in many more shows to come.

Alexis Sacconi
Grade 5
Mr. Bucket & Door
Alexis Sacconi is thrilled to be appearing in her second HPS Drama club production! She previously performed in Beauty in the Beast and is currently a fifth grade in HPS. Alexis is having a blast being part of the drama club and especially loves singing. She is the daughter of Marc and Maria Sacconi.

Annabelle Bahney
Grade 7
Slightly (Lost Boy)
Annabelle (“Annie”) is a 5th grader at HPS and this is her 3rd year in the school play! She loves being part of the HPS Drama Club because it’s a fun way to spend time with friends and perform on stage. Annie has also enjoyed performing with VPAA. When she’s not acting or singing, she stays busy with The Cycle Effect, Nordic Ski Club, Avon swim team, volleyball, and downhill skiing. Her parents love the passion, energy, and great friendships she brings to everything she does at HPS!

Annelore Hochtl
Grade 4
Candy Man Kid, Cook, & Squirrel
Annelore is a 4th grader, this is her first performance and is very excited to be a squirrel. She loves to read, ski, backpack, and being a student at HPS. She can often be found drawing and helping others, especially if it’s roasting marshmallows.

Aubrey Walker
Grade 8
Willy Wonka
Aubrey is performing as Willy Wonka this year in Willy Wonka Jr. As an 8th grader, this will be her last production at HPS. She has had a great time this year, as she has in all of her previous performances at HPS including Frozen Jr, Peter Pan Jr, The Wizard of Oz, and Beauty and the Beast. It has been a great run at HPS, and it is bittersweet to be moving on to high school next year. Besides acting, she also enjoys singing, drawing, crocheting, making crafts, and spending time with family and friends. She is so excited for you guys to experience this year’s show, which she and all of the amazing cast members have worked so hard to put together for your enjoyment!

Austin Ray
Grade 4
Matilda & Oompa-Loompa
Austin Ray is a 4th grader who lives in Eagle Vail and is homeschooled. She loves to figure skate, play the violin, and sing and dance. She also likes to play with her four siblings and do arts and crafts.

Axel Wagenknecht
Grade 7
Charlie Bucket
Axel is in the 7th grade and has been active in the theater for several years. If he’s not singing every last word of Hamilton, he’s running his lines and embracing every aspect of this experience. Axel is a great friend and an even better son, grandson, and brother! While passionate about theater, Axel also loves skiing, his pets, and time with family.

Brian Wyse
Grade 3
Oompa-Loompa
Brian is a third grader. Willy Wonka is his first performance, and he is very excited. He’s enjoying learning about theater and how a play works. He also enjoys mountain biking, skiing, soccer, and running. He’s loving being an Oompa Loompa!

Calla Fruin
Grade 4
Oompa- Loompa 4
Calla is a fourth grader, and this is her second HPS Drama performance. You might remember her from Captain Hook’s Pirate Crew! She shines in the spotlight and loves singing and acting. Offstage, Calla enjoys science, reading, and art, plays soccer and rides horses.

Carver Hudson
Grade 4
Oompa-Loompa 3
Carver is thrilled to be performing in Willy Wonka Jr.! This is her second year in the play, and she loves being on stage and sharing this experience with some of her best friends. She loves being apart of the drama club and we are super proud of her!

David Perez
Grade 6
Augustus Gloop
This is David’s first year at Homesteak Peak and also his first time performing in Drama Club. He is a very smart kid, he is a little shy but very respectful and his vocals are at the top. We are happy to support him at this performance.

Grier Schlichting
Grade 6
Oompa-Loompa 5
Grier is a 6th grader and is proud to join the Oompa Loompa crew! She’s a true Colorado girl who loves skiing, designing dresses for Project Funway, playing volleyball and field hockey and being with her friends.

Hattie Ray
Grade 6
Grandma Georgina & Door
Hattie is a 6th grader who lives in Eagle Vail and is homeschooled. She loves to freeski, read, play lacrosse, bake, swim, learn French and Latin, and play with her four siblings.

Isabella Hejtmanek
Grade 7
Backstage Manager / Door
Isabella is in 7th grade. This will be her 5th year participating in the Homestake Peak play. Bella is always excited to either be on stage or helping behind the scenes at the performances. Bella is very kind, caring, and loves to help others. Bella loves volleyball, basketball, wrestling, and track & field while representing her school

Jessica Gross
Grade 7
Phineous Trout
Jessica is in 7th grade, and this is her fifth performance with HPS. Last year, she played Peter Pan in Peter Pan. This year, she will be playing Phineous Trout, a reporter, in Willy Wonka Jr. Jessica is very excited for this year’s show and hopes it will be just as fun as the previous ones!

Joe Bear Gilles
Grade 3
Oompa-Loompa
Joe Bear is a 3rd grader and is stoked to star as an Oompa Loompa in his first musical with HPS Drama Club! He is funny, smart and a wonderful friend, son and brother. His first loves are baseball, snowboarding, gaming, his dog Tully and candy.

Joshua Gregory
Grade 8
Grandpa Joe
Joshua is an eighth grader, and this is his third performance. He is excited to be on stage and has a love for the arts. Joshua loves singing, acting, learning, talking with friends, video games, skiing nordic and alpine, cross country, track & field, and playing baseball, soccer, and basketball.

Leah Weinberger
Grade 4
Oompa-Loompa 2
This is Leah’s second year performing with HPS Drama Club. Leah is a kind friend and loves skiing, climbing, biking, art, basketball, and school.

Lily Walker
Grade 7
Mrs. Salt
Lily is a seventh grader and this is her second performance with the HPS Drama Club. She enjoys being on stage and working together with the other castmates. When Lily is not on stage she enjoys spending time with her dog, Leia and practicing the art of Jiu Jitsu.

Louisa Aragon
Grade 6
Ms. Teavee
Louisa is excited to play the role of Mrs. Teavee in this year’s production of Willy Wonka! She has previously performed in three other Homestake Peak plays, including The Wizard of Oz, Beauty and the Beast, and Peter Pan. Louisa also plays volleyball and soccer, and participates in Student Leadership Crew and Hope Squad

Matthew Williams
Grade 7
Oompa-Loompa 1
Matthew is in the 7th grade and has been in HPS since the 5th grade. This is his 3rd year being apart of the HPS Drama Club; he was a townsman/villager in Beauty and the Beast and Toodles in last year’s Peter Pan. He has the biggest heart and is always full of compliments. He loves time with friends and sports, in particular basketball and wresting. His favorite time in the evening is to cuddle with family and his cat, Stormy, and dog, Chico.

Maxine Gilles
Grade 5
Veruca Salt
Maxine is so excited to be a part of the Willy Wonka Jr. cast, her 3rd musical production with HPS Drama Club! She is a 5th grader and loves theatre, skiing, snowboarding, science and hanging with her family and dogs. She is an amazing daughter, sister and friend.

Mia Heffron
Grade 6
Oompa-Loompa
She is a loving, sweet, strong young woman who loves singing and theatre. She loves musicals, especially Hamilton, The Greatest Showman, Six and has loved every play she’s participated in. Mia loves the outdoors, doing hair, makeup and spending time with her friends and family. She can’t wait to take the stage in this play—and many more after it!

Presley Cunningham
Grade 5
Violet Beauregarde
Presley, a fifth-grader passionate about the performing arts, has danced at the Vail Valley Academy of Dance since age 4 and performed with the Vail Performing Arts Academy for the past three years. This marks her third year with the HPS Drama Club. With her vibrant energy and natural talent, she shines on stage in every role. Offstage, she’s a devoted daughter and granddaughter, a dedicated student, and a wonderful friend to all who know her.

Riley Thomson
Grade 4
Candy Man Kid, Cook, & Squirrel
Riley is a 4th grader who loves reading, skiing, and traveling. She is excited to be in her third performance after appearing as a “Pirate” in Peter Pan last year and “Mrs. Beaver” in a summer production of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe in Washington state. She would like to thank everyone who helped make this production possible.

Russell Histed
Grade 7
Candy Man Kid, Cook, & Squirrel
Russell is in 7th grade. This is Russell’s second performance as he has transitions from a flying monkey into squirrel. He loves to create content, sleep in, and being a big brother. He is a champion for guinea pigs and advocates for his need of Mega Stuffed Oreos.

Ryland Haas
Grade 4
Candy Man Kid, Cook, & Squirrel
Ryland is in 4th grade at HPS. This is his first play performance. Ryland has many other interests including soccer, mountain biking, skiing, camping, Pokemon, Harry Potter, science, search and rescue and more.

Samuel Urrea Leon
Grade 4
Oompa-Loompa
Samuel is a fourth-grade student who is thrilled to explore this new adventure on stage. This is his first experience performing in a play, and he has truly enjoyed being part of the Willy Wonka team. Samuel loves singing, playing the violin, and practicing Taekwondo. His enthusiasm and positive energy shine through in everything he does.

Simone Strazan
Grade 8
Mrs. Bucket & Door
Simone is an 8th grader. She likes to race motorcycles, skydive and swim with sharks. She takes cold showers and doesn’t take sugar in her lemonade. She loves animals, even cats, her friends, and her family, even her brother. She wishes her cast members best of luck and hopes no one cries on stage. She’s also looking for a new ghost writer.

Sophia Schaut
Grade 7
Mrs. Beauregarde
Sophia is a seventh-grade student participating in her third stage production. She is excited to be back on stage doing what she loves. When she’s not performing, Sophia enjoys playing volleyball and basketball and finds joy in reading and creating arts and crafts projects.

Swazy Slott
Grade 7
Candy Man & Door
Swazy is a seventh grader, this is her fourth performance with the HPS Drama Club. She is excited to bring the Candyman character to life this year! Besides acting and singing, Swazy is a year round competitive golfer and loves to ski.

Taylor Beall
Grade 6
Grandpa George & Door
Taylor is a 6th grader. She has performed previously with VPAA and in Snow White production through the University of Missoula. Taylor loves to perform and looks forward to future opportunities. Outside of theater Taylor plays Volleyball, Field Hockey, Basketball and loves to ski.

Yangchen Sherpa
Grade 5
Candy Man Kid, Cook, & Squirrel
Yangchen is a 5th grader at HPS and this is her first performance. She loves singing, dancing, skiing, and the arts.