Get to know the actors playing Roger, Doody, Kenickie, and Sonny.
KENICKIE
Jared is a Senior at William Monroe High School and this is his 3rd play here at the high school. He has been acting and singing since he was 5 in various school performances in Vermont, as well as here in Virginia at Black Box Players, and the High School. He plays 7 instruments (trumpet, piano, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass, ukulele, and some violin). His favorite performances are: Bye Bye Birdie, A Midsummer's Night Dream; although, Grease has topped them all! For the last 4 years Jared has wanted to do Grease, but they always said it wouldn't happen. Well, guess what..."CHALLENGE ACCEPTED"
Roger
Tyler Wills is excited to be appearing in his first show at William Monroe High School! Last year he starred as Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid at William Monroe Middle School. Tyler would like to thank the cast for welcoming him into such a great program! He can’t wait to perform in more shows in years to come.
Sonny
James can't wait to be in his second show at WMHS in his second show. He has done so many shows like Peter Pan at WMHS last year and Mulan Jr. at WMMS his 8th grade year. His most recent show was at Four County Players and it was Bye Bye Birdie. He hopes that this show will be as good as the others he has seen and performed in. He also hopes that he will do his best to make the people laugh and enjoy the show.
Doody
Noah Harlow (Doody) is a junior at WMHS. This is Noah’s fifth production with the WMHS Theatre Department. He has played the parts of Herr Zeller in The Sound of Music and the pirate Cecco in Peter Pan. As part of Virginia High School League One Act Competitions, he has acted in Shakespeare’s Common and received accolades as Coop in The Pattern is Broken. Noah finds acting a great escape from his academic endeavors and thanks his family for their continuous support.