Colton Hewell
(Paul Bäumer) Colton Hewell (Paul Bäumer) is a Senior here at East Hall. You may recognize him from our recent production of Your a Good Man, Charlie Brown, where he played Schroeder. You may also recognize him from Hush: An Interview with America, which was taken to GHSA Subregion One Act Competition, where he won All-Star Cast for his role as Frank Parks. You may also recognize him from other recent roles, including Bill in Complete History of Theatre: Abridged!, Prince Dauntless in Once Upon a Mattress and Tuc in the Edge of Peace. He is the President for ITS Troupe #5432, and was previously the Troupe’s Vice President and Scribe. Outside of Theatre, he also participates in the EHHS Chorus. He has gone to GMEA AllState Chorus for 5 years, and was recognized for going every available year. Colton plans on going to college after he graduates, and he aims to major in Computer Science. However, he still hopes to remain active in the dramatic arts even after his departure from East Hall. This is his last show here at East Hall, and he is sad to be leaving, but he knows that the program is in good hands, and has high hopes for the future. He is very excited to perform for you, and he hopes you enjoy the show!
Talan Ledford
(Kropp) Talan Ledford (Kropp), is a Senior in this year’s Valhalla Productions. Talan has been a part of this program since his sophomore year. Talan has also been a part of our shows Miss Firecracker Contest, Seussical The Musical, The Edge of Peace, Once Upon A Mattress, Hush: An Interview With America, and You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown. He has also won the award of best ensemble for his performance. Talan will be taking on the role of Kropp in our upcoming production, “All Quiet On The Western Front.” Talan used to be an officer for the troupe, but has gracefully passed down his role as Treasurer to one of our troupes newcomers. Talan is also the president of our schools club, Sources of Strength. Talan enjoys singing, dancing, and loves to cook homemade dinners. Talan’s future plans are to hopefully be accepted into University of North Georgia, for their study abroad program. Talan is very excited about this year’s shows since this is his last show that he is acting in before his graduation. He would like to thank his fellow cast members and his family for everything they have done for him.
Jack Goebel
(Behm) Jack Goebel (Behm) is currently in 10th grade at East Hall High School. He enjoys hanging out with friends and helping out in his community. This is one of his first plays where he is the main character, and he would just love to thank everyone around him that inspired him to be the best he can be.
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Alex Lewallen
(Stanislaus “Kat” Katczinsky) Alex Lewallen (Stanislaus “Kat” Katczinsky) is a Sophomore enrolled in East Hall High School and plays Stanislaus “Kat” Katczinsky in “All Quiet on the Western Front” this is Alex’s 6th show, In his first show “Edge of Peace” Alex played both as Clovis during our one act competition he also was the radio voice, in “Once Upon a Mattress” he played King Sextimus the Silent, in “Complete History of Theater Abridged” he played Constantine Stanislavsky, In “Hush an Interview With America” he was Mr, FBI, he also played Linus in our 2023-2024 season fall musical “You’re a good man Charlie Brown. Alex is also this year’s treasurer for Troupe 5432 our thespian troupe, he is a part of National Honor Society and is very excited for this show and all of our shows to come!
Kalub Head
(MÜller) Kalub Head (MÜller) plays the role of Müller in this telling of All Quiet on The Western Front. He has been in theater since his sophomore year, his first show working backstage of Ms.Firecracker. He always tries to come up with solutions to problems that may show themselves during production. His favorite movie is Stand By Me and his favorite song is Invocation by Common.
Branden Hernandez
(Ensemble) Branden Hernandez (Ensemble) is a sophomore. He has multiple hobbies such as theater and NROTC.He plays multiple ensemble roles in all quiet on the western front he is so happy to be a part of the show!
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Sydney Brown
(Paul's Mother/Assistant Director) Sydney Brown (Paul's Mother/ Ensemble), is currently a senior at East Hall High School. Sydney is this year’s troupe Vice-President, as well as she was the Troup Vice President last year. She has been a part of East Hall's Theatre program since her freshman year, and is very excited for her role as Paul's Mother/ Ensemble in, "All Quiet On The Western Front". Her past performances include, Andrina and ensemble in The Little Mermaid, Missy Hart and ensemble in 9 to 5, Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical, Truvy in our sadly cut production Steel Magnolias, Girl in Edge of Peace, Winnifred the Woebegone in Once Upon a Mattress, Ensemble 4 in The Complete History of Theatre (Abridged), Jana Roberts in Hush: An Interview With America, and Lucy Van Pelt in You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown. After high school, Sydney plans to attend Brenau University in hopes of studying to become a Family Nurse Practitioner. Sydney says, “My favorite part about performing, is that when in character, you're no longer subjected to being yourself. You can be anyone or anything you desire.”
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Rhianna Bowen
(Sister Libertine/Head Seamstress) Rhianna Bowen (Sister Libertine/Ensemble/Head Seamstress) is currently a sophomore at East Hall High School. She is a member of Thespian Society Troupe 5432. She has been a part of Valhalla Productions since her freshman year and has acted in Edge of Peace as June Ricks. After highschool she plans to attend Emory University and become a Nurse Practitioner in Emergency Medicine. Her favorite part of performing is being able to be anyone who she wants. She can be young, old, or even a mythical creature. She also loves the family that comes from the program and the friends made along the way.
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Chloe Tyndall
(Ensemble) Chloe Tyndall (Ensemble) is a sophomore at east hall high school, she has been in one of our previous shows Edge of Peace which she played Alma ward she was in chorus for 4 years and joined theater her freshman year she has enjoyed every moment with the cast and crew and she can’t wait for you to see the show!
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Karla Lerma
(Stage Manager) Karla Lerma (Stage Manager)is a senior. She has been apart of the theater program for four years but this is her second year apart of the after school program. For Charlie Brown she was the light tech and for All quiet she was the stage manager. Karla also is part of the East Hall marching band, of which she is the drum major, she has been the drum major for two years. Karla is also a part of the Lady viking soccer team, National society, and leadership academy.
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Elizabeth Warren
(Assistant Stage Manager/Costumes) Elizabeth Warren (Costumes/Assistant Stage Manager) is a junior at East Hall High School, and this is her second year as part of Valhalla Productions. This year she represents the troupe as the webmaster. You have seen her work in last year's production of Edge of Peace, doing costumes. Assistant director and ensemble in Once Upon a Mattress, and sound board operator/props master for The Complete History of Theater (Abridged). Starting out this season for Hush: An Interview with America Elizabeth was head seamstress and was a Voice of America. During our last show, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown she was on stage as Peppermint Patty, assisted with costumes and was stage Manager. For this show, she is assisting in costumes and is assistant Stage Manager When not in theater, she can be found cheering for the East Hall football and basketball teams as a varsity cheerleader. She is a proud member of International Thespian Society as well as National Honors Society, Sources of Strength, and the East Hall chorus. She thanks you for coming and hopes you enjoy the show!
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Lilli Smith
(Master Carpenter) Lilli Smith (Master Carpenter) is a senior at East Hall High School. This is her second year in Valhalla Production. You have seen her in last year's production of Once Upon a Mattress, as a Lady in Waiting. She was also in You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, as Marcie. When not in theater, she can be found doing colorguard activities for the East Hall marching band. She is also in the Wind Ensemble for the band. She also does Chorus for East Hall.
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Jayleen Lona
(Lead Paint) Jayleen Lona (Lead Painter) is a Junior and this is her second year being a part of the Valhalla Players. She is proud to say that she is part of this year's production of All Quiet On the Western Front. Instead of being on stage she is working behind the scenes as Lead Painter. You may have seen her in the Vikings Players production of You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown Hush: An Interview with America, The Complete History of Theater (Abridged) as Sarah Bernhardt, and Once Upon a Mattress as the Jester. You may also see her on stage in the EHHS choir, the Viking singers. She also participates in clubs such as HOPE, NHS, and SOS. She thanks you for supporting our troupe and hopes you enjoy the show!
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Katie Truman
(Props Master) Katie Truman (Props master) is a sophomore at East Hall High School. This is her first year officially as part of Valhalla Productions, although she helped out last year in the theater's production of Once Upon a Mattress. She’s excited to be back officially! Starting off the season she did sound for Hush: An Interview with America. Her debut on stage was as an ensemble as a peanut in You're a good man Charlie Brown. She is excited to be working on props for this show. She hopes you will enjoy the show.
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Ashley Navarro
(Sound Designer) Ashley Navarro (Sound Designer) is a Senior at East Hall High School, this is her first year being part of Valhalla Productions. This year she represents the troupe as sound board operator. Besides theater she can be found on the field as Colorguard Captain, she is a part of Chorus, Band, Beta Club, Interact Club, HOPE, First Gen, National Honor Society, SOS, Wrestling and Tennis. She is excited for the show and hopes everyone enjoys it!
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Demetri Knowles
(Light Designer) Demetri Knowles (Light Designer) is a returning actress and technician in the Valhalla Productions theatre program. She is a senior and was in Edge of Peace as a sound board operator, Once Upon a Mattress as Lady Larken, in The Complete History of Theatre (abridged) as the House Manager, as a Voice of America in Hush: An Interview with America and Stage Manager for YAGMCB. She is planning to go to university at Columbus State for visual arts and animation when she graduates and hopes you enjoy the show!
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Zander Garrison
(House Manager) Zander Garrison (House Manager) is a sophomore and is the House manager for this show! She’s in the chorus and she’s so excited for you to see this show. Her previous experiences include Maggie Parks from “Hush: An interview with America.” She was a part of the ensemble for “You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” And her last year experience is she was the dramaturg/producer for “The Complete History of Theatre (abridged).” And voice in her first show “The Edge of Peace.” Zander is the secretary for troupe 5432 for the 2023-2024 season! She hopes you love the lobby decorations and love this beautiful show put on by our wonderful guys! Enjoy!
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Nila Goss
(Running Crew) Nila Goss (Stage Crew) is a junior at East Hall. She also has been in the musical Once Upon a Mattress as an ensemble member. She was also in the show Suessical the Musical as JoJo. She was also in the show You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown she was a Woodstock bird. This show was an amazing show. It was very nice to be a part of it. She really loves this show, because it's a very meaningful piece. Also, she loves the set we worked very hard on as well.
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Sy Valentine
(Stage Crew) Sy Valentine (Stage Crew) is a freshman and a part of the running crew. This is her first production but you will see Sy’s work in steel magnolias, she’ll be working costumes as the master seamstress.
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Michael Chandler
(Stage Crew) Michael Chandler (Stage Crew) is a junior. This will be his first show, he is also in chorus and has been in it for three years. He is excited to be able to help with the shows and make it the best it can be.
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