Drew Curlin is a junior at Trinity Academy, and “Fiddler on the Roof” was his sixth show. Most recently, he appeared as Bob Cratchit in “A Christmas Carol.” In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, playing soccer, golf, ultimate frisbee, and mountain biking. He is taking studio art and enjoys playing the cajon. Drew is the House Head for MacLennan House. He would like to thank his family and friends for their support. Drew’s favorite verse is Proverbs 17:17 “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.”

Freshman, Elena Hibbs played the roles of the laundress and the poulterer in “A Christmas Carol” in the fall. She was also seen in the Middle School play “Broadway Lullaby” and the summer play “Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery Playhouse.” Elena stays active on Trinity Academy athletic teams including Cross-Country, Basketball and Track and Field. She bakes for events and her own enjoyment, especially encouraging others. Along with acting, she loves singing and is in Trinity’s Academy’s Concert Choir, Harmonia, and the worship band. Elena would like to thank her family, Ms. Lundy, Ms. Tritt, and all her fellow drama classmates.

Payne Knight is a freshman at Trinity Academy, appearing for the first time as a high school student in the Theatre Arts program. He previously appeared in “Singing in the Rain” and “The Canterbury Tales” as a middle school student. In the fall, Payne was Fred in “A Christmas Carol”. In his spare time, he is an active member of his local Boy Scout Troop and is a Volunteer Junior Firefighter with the Northern Wake Fire Department. In addition to these interests, Payne received the Live the Truth award in eighth grade. He would like to thank his parents, family, friends, and Ms. Marajen Denman for inspiring him to be a better person in his daily life and giving him the passion to pursue acting.

Rachael Snodgrass has performed in many Trinity Academy Theatre Arts shows including: “The Music Man Jr.”, “Hello Dolly”, “The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer”, “The Philadelphia Story”, “Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery”, and “Beauty and the Beast”. She is part of both the Cross-Country and Track teams. In her free time, Rachael enjoys binge watching movies, spending time with her family, and having karaoke parties in the car. She would like to thank God, her Mom, Dad, and sisters, Ms. Denman, her friends, and Ms.Tritt and Ms. Lundy for all their support and encouragement.

Cole Warren is a junior at Trinity Academy. Previously he’s been seen on the Trinity Academy stage as Harold Hill in “The Music Man”, Dobie Gillis in “Love is a Fallacy”, Lumiere in “Beauty and the Beast”, and Jacob Marley in “A Christmas Carol.” Cole also enjoys attending youth events at his church, where he is part of the leadership team. His favorite scripture is Philippians 4:6-7. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” Cole would like to thank his family and friends, as well as Ms. Denman for being a supporter, mentor, and a great example of Christ.