Aleezah is a senior at Deerfield Beach High School who will be attending her fourth State Festival this year. As President of Thespian Troupe 0955 she has helped to plan and supervise the State One Act Festival and host the District 7 One Acts.

Giovanni is a junior at Deerfield Beach High School and worked with the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts' Work Crew at last year's Festival as part of his training to lead this year's Crew. Besides being active in Troupe 0955 and District 7 events he has also attended many other District Festivals throughout the state and participated in the leadership program at the International Thespian Festival in Lincoln, Nebraska. His favorite Broadway show is American Idiot.

Mariana Alves- Sophomore; 1st year on Work Crew.

Mariana is honest and responsible. She is enrolled in the International Baccalaureate program at her high school. Mariana has been singing and participating in theatre for five years and is considering a higher education in theatre.

 

Marcel Brown- Junior; 1st year on Work Crew.

Marcel gets along well with people, is enthusiastic, hyper, patient, and kind. He can put his left leg behind his head. He likes to draw, write songs, dance, and sing. Marcel wants to be an actor. His favorite sport is track, favorite subject is math, and favorite color is blue.

 

Alexis Chetkin- Senior; 1st year on Work Crew.

Alexis likes reading and being with her friends. She once got an art piece entered into an art show. Alexis is loyal, funny, and honest. She is very persistent and dedicated and takes pride in the fact that she never gives up.

 

Laura Conte- Junior; 2nd year on Work Crew.

Aside from keeping up with school work and clubs, Laura enjoys filming and editing videos that she uploads to youtube with her friends. In 2009, Laura performed in our schools drama club play "The Apple Tree". She was estatic about being in the second act as a supporting actress. She looks forward to what lies ahead at the Florida Thespian Festival 2011 and is honored to be a part of the work crew.

 

Joey Cusmano- Senior;

Allison Foster- Junior; 1st year on Work Crew.

 

Tiara Funkhouser- Junior; 1st year on Work Crew.

Tiara has four dogs and is obsessed with the Scion XB. She wants to go to UCF. She plans to be a pediatric orthopedic. Tiara is enrolled in the Communications and Broadcasting Arts magnet program at her school. She enjoys swimming, skiing, as well as various water sports and activities.

 

Manny Garcia- Sophomore; 2nd year on Work Crew

Manny is proud to have been on work crew as a freshman. He is social, intelligent, and funny. He plays basketball and football. He enjoyed being on work crew last year and looks forward to the upcoming state festival

 

Taylor Gulotta- Sophomore; 1st year on Work Crew.

Taylor is a hardworker, dedicated to whatever task she's asked to carry out. She enjoys helping others and answering any questions that people have. She also enjoy watching and critiquing theatre. Last year she participated in the Cappies program and won Freshman Critic of 2010. In her free time, she like going to concerts and training her Pokemon. 

Joey LaNeve- Sophomore;

 

Jimmy Mastraccio- Sophomore; 1st year on Work Crew.

Jimmy is a hard and dedicated worker. He is a diehard Yankees fan and likes to play videogames. He likes the fact that he can eat whatever he wants and stay thin.

 

 

Courtney McQuire- Junior; 2nd year on Work Crew.

Courtney enjoys acting, singing, and hanging out with her friends. She is proud of herself for becoming Drama Club president as a junior. Courtney is friendly, outgoing, enthusiastic, and hilarious. She is always there for people whenever someone is in need.

 

Mirrat Moloo- Sophomore; 2nd year on Work Crew.

Mirrat was an active member in the Cappie's organization. She also enjoys reading in her spare time. You can find Mirrat always around Tampa looking to help some fellow Thespians with anything. Mirrat is a big help internally in our schools drama club.

 

Wesley Paez- Sophomore; 1st year on Work Crew.

Wesley was born in South Carolina. He moved to Florida when he was seven and has played baseball ever since. It has become one of his greatest passions, along with swimming. Wesley followed in his brother's footsteps by joining Drama Club. He visited Europe during his freshman year.

 

Tabitha Werner- Senior; 2nd year on Work Crew.

Tabitha is often called adorable, random, and nice by those who have the pleasure of knowing her. Tabitha can blow up a balloon with her nose. She enjoys singing, acting, hanging out with friends, and going to the mall.

 

 

Returning Crew Members from Douglas Anderson School of the Arts

Adrienne Feinglass- Junior; 2nd year on Work Crew.
    Adrienne, "Shawn Johnson", is the small little work crew member who is always running around the Convention Center ready to answer all of your questions. Adrienne is excited to be on Work Crew again for the second year.

Jesse Jacobson- Sophomore; 2nd year on Work Crew.
    Jesse, "Hugh Jackman", is the little sister of Katy Jacobson, and an equally amazing member of the crew. At state Jesse is the one running around making sure that everything is running smoothly. Jesse loves Crew and is very excited to be involved for the second year.

Jucoby Johnson- Junior; 2nd year on Work Crew.
    Jucoby, "Jacuzzi", is a very valuable member of work crew. At state he can be found floating around the Convention Center and TPAC. Jucoby is a fun spirited guy who is always ready to help any Thespian in need.

Maisaa Kayal- Sophomore; 2nd year on Work Crew
    Maisaa, "Moracco", is one of the girls who can be found floating around the city of Tampa. Maisaa throughly enjoys work crew, and is a very valuable member of the team. Maisaa is also the girl we can count on to wash our work crew uniform every night. Maisaa can't wait to be on crew for her 2nd year.

Michael Mayo- Senior; 4th year on Work Crew.
    Michael, "Baby Work Crew", is absolutely ecstatic to be on work crew for the third year. Mayo has been on work crew since he was a freshman, and can't wait to spend another great year on Crew. At state this year Mayo is the Co-Assistant BC/EFA Rep. He will be the man in red, so look for him at the BC/EFA table in the Convention Center.

Tre Ellis Scott- Junior; 2nd year on Work Crew.
    Tre, "Mr. Clean", is the clean freak of work crew. Tre makes sure that everything gets done and everything is neat and tidy. Tre is a great member of work crew and Jess can always count of Tre to pick up any and all slack.  
 
Kellie Wyatt- Junior; 2nd year on Work Crew.
    Kellie, "Kellie Bellie", is one member of the first pair of twins ever on work crew. Kellie is the Co-Assistant BC/EFA rep for this year. At state Kellie can be found at the BC/EFA table as the second lady in red.

Kevin Wyatt- Junior; 2nd year on Work Crew.
    Kevin, "Lankster", is the other member of the Wyatt duo. Kevin is a great floater who is always ready to help a fellow Thespian.