Cast Who's Who
Katherine Bahm - Jan
Laney Katherine Bahm is a sophomore cellist in CFPA’s Philharmonic Orchestra. Last year she participated in Senior One Acts and Colgan’s Spring musical The Music Man (ensemble member). She is extremely thankful for such an amazing and supportive cast and crew!
Laney Katherine Bahm is a sophomore cellist in CFPA’s Philharmonic Orchestra. Last year she participated in Senior One Acts and Colgan’s Spring musical The Music Man (ensemble member). She is extremely thankful for such an amazing and supportive cast and crew!
Eli Buettner - Brad
Eli Buettner is a Junior in the CFPA Theater Program. He has appeared on the Colgan stage in a number of productions including Puffs, Music Man, as well as Senior 1-Acts. Eli is thrilled to be a part of Pillow Talk and hopes that you enjoy the show.
Eli Buettner is a Junior in the CFPA Theater Program. He has appeared on the Colgan stage in a number of productions including Puffs, Music Man, as well as Senior 1-Acts. Eli is thrilled to be a part of Pillow Talk and hopes that you enjoy the show.
Franko Clavijo-Velez - Jonathan
Hello my name is Franko Clavijo-Velez and I play Jonathan Forbes in Pillow Talk. I’m a Junior here at Colgan. My previous Colgan Theater performances were War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells directed by Lanny Warkentien, Trap by Stephen Greg directed by Clare S. Gillespie, and a couple Senior One Acts. Thank you for coming to Pillow Talk and hope you get a laugh out of the show.
Hello my name is Franko Clavijo-Velez and I play Jonathan Forbes in Pillow Talk. I’m a Junior here at Colgan. My previous Colgan Theater performances were War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells directed by Lanny Warkentien, Trap by Stephen Greg directed by Clare S. Gillespie, and a couple Senior One Acts. Thank you for coming to Pillow Talk and hope you get a laugh out of the show.
Jaron Curtis - Understudy / Ensemble
Jaron is a CFPA theater major in his third year at Colgan High School. Having done fifteen going on 16 shows and three short films, he's building a resume for his future aspirations as a live and voice actor. In his free time, he plays drums for a rock band and plays guitar out of boredom. Despite all his shortcomings, he's excited for the success of the entirety of the fantastic cast he was lucky to meet.
Jaron is a CFPA theater major in his third year at Colgan High School. Having done fifteen going on 16 shows and three short films, he's building a resume for his future aspirations as a live and voice actor. In his free time, he plays drums for a rock band and plays guitar out of boredom. Despite all his shortcomings, he's excited for the success of the entirety of the fantastic cast he was lucky to meet.
Skye Green - Eileen
Hi! I'm a sophomore in CFPA theatre and this is my second play at Colgan. Thank you to everyone who made this play possible!
Hi! I'm a sophomore in CFPA theatre and this is my second play at Colgan. Thank you to everyone who made this play possible!
Asher Hall - Policeman / Graham
My name is Asher and I have been doing theater since 6th grade. I have made so many friends. I have been at UNCSA and Juilliard for summer concentrations. I hope for a future with acting. I had a super fun time.
My name is Asher and I have been doing theater since 6th grade. I have made so many friends. I have been at UNCSA and Juilliard for summer concentrations. I hope for a future with acting. I had a super fun time.
Kate Hovey - Pierot
Kate Hovey is a senior in the CFPA theatre program. This is her fifth colgan main stage show, having previously performed in Clue, Failure: A Love Story, War of the Worlds, and Puffs. In addition to performing, she is the current treasurer of Colgan’s International Thespian Society. She would like to thank friends and family for their support.
Kate Hovey is a senior in the CFPA theatre program. This is her fifth colgan main stage show, having previously performed in Clue, Failure: A Love Story, War of the Worlds, and Puffs. In addition to performing, she is the current treasurer of Colgan’s International Thespian Society. She would like to thank friends and family for their support.
Mya Hostulter - Understudy / Ensemble
My name is Mya Hostutler and I am a sophomore in the CFPA theatre program. Pillow Talk is my fourth show at Colgan. I’ve been in 8 musicals prior to Colgan and have been in choir since kindergarten.
My name is Mya Hostutler and I am a sophomore in the CFPA theatre program. Pillow Talk is my fourth show at Colgan. I’ve been in 8 musicals prior to Colgan and have been in choir since kindergarten.
Emma Hughes - Marie
Emma is a senior in the CFPA theatre program here at Colgan. Emma is ecstatic to be taking part in her 8th project with Colgan theatre and is excited about more future endeavors. In her free time, she takes part in many clubs including Fin Friends, Key Club, ITS, is the tutoring chair for NHS, and is the vice president for CFPA SCA. She can also be found at dance or hanging out with friends. She has enjoyed every part of "Pillowtalk" and hopes you enjoy the show!
Emma is a senior in the CFPA theatre program here at Colgan. Emma is ecstatic to be taking part in her 8th project with Colgan theatre and is excited about more future endeavors. In her free time, she takes part in many clubs including Fin Friends, Key Club, ITS, is the tutoring chair for NHS, and is the vice president for CFPA SCA. She can also be found at dance or hanging out with friends. She has enjoyed every part of "Pillowtalk" and hopes you enjoy the show!
Clare McKeown - Yvette
Clare is a junior at colgan high school, this being her 4th play. She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her and hope you enjoy the show!
Clare is a junior at colgan high school, this being her 4th play. She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her and hope you enjoy the show!
Maddie Niles - Supervisor / Mrs. Ames / Pianist / Vocalist
Maddie Niles (she/her) is a junior in the CFPA Theatre concentration at Colgan High School. She has appeared in numerous past Colgan and community productions, including “Puffs”, “The Music Man”, “Boiling People in My Coffee”, and more! Maddie has been playing piano for the past ten years, and she is excited for her debut as a Colgan pianist!
Maddie Niles (she/her) is a junior in the CFPA Theatre concentration at Colgan High School. She has appeared in numerous past Colgan and community productions, including “Puffs”, “The Music Man”, “Boiling People in My Coffee”, and more! Maddie has been playing piano for the past ten years, and she is excited for her debut as a Colgan pianist!
Judy Ortiz - Alma
Judy Ortiz is a senior in the CFPA Theatre program. Pillow Talk will be her 6th time acting in a full length Colgan show. Aside from that, she has been in 4 Senior One Acts, and will be directing her own later this year!
Judy Ortiz is a senior in the CFPA Theatre program. Pillow Talk will be her 6th time acting in a full length Colgan show. Aside from that, she has been in 4 Senior One Acts, and will be directing her own later this year!
Riley Russian - Telephone Operator / Ann
I’m Riley Russian I am in the theater CFPA program I am a sophomore and this is my first main stage play at Colgan, and also hair and makeup crew along with Skye Green. Hope you enjoy!!
I’m Riley Russian I am in the theater CFPA program I am a sophomore and this is my first main stage play at Colgan, and also hair and makeup crew along with Skye Green. Hope you enjoy!!
Danielle Serrano-Bremer - Miss Dickson / Bessie / Tilda
Danielle is an 11th grader at Colgan where she is in the CFPA Theatre Program and Chamber Ensemble. She has been in previous Colgan productions such as Music Man and Trap. She would like to thank her family for all of the support and hopes you enjoy the show!
Danielle is an 11th grader at Colgan where she is in the CFPA Theatre Program and Chamber Ensemble. She has been in previous Colgan productions such as Music Man and Trap. She would like to thank her family for all of the support and hopes you enjoy the show!
Skylar Sneed - Mrs. Walters
I am 16 years old and a junior and this is my second Colgan play. I am very excited for everyone to come see pillowtalk and I hope you enjoy. I’d also like to thank my cast mates and crew and Wark for making this play amazing. Thanks for coming. :)
I am 16 years old and a junior and this is my second Colgan play. I am very excited for everyone to come see pillowtalk and I hope you enjoy. I’d also like to thank my cast mates and crew and Wark for making this play amazing. Thanks for coming. :)
Quanetta Stoelting - Miss Conrad / Mrs. Frost
Quanta is a junior in CFPA theatre and this is her 5th Colgan production. She has previously performed in Puffs as Helga. She is super excited for everyone to see the show!
Quanta is a junior in CFPA theatre and this is her 5th Colgan production. She has previously performed in Puffs as Helga. She is super excited for everyone to see the show!
Shohan Thapa - Tony Walters
Shohan is a junior and this is his second main stage Colgan show. He is very excited to show this production to everyone and would like to thank his family, friends, and Mr. Warkentien. In previous years, Shohan has played Oliver in Puffs, The Genie in Aladdin Jr., and Captain Hook in Peter Pan Jr.
Shohan is a junior and this is his second main stage Colgan show. He is very excited to show this production to everyone and would like to thank his family, friends, and Mr. Warkentien. In previous years, Shohan has played Oliver in Puffs, The Genie in Aladdin Jr., and Captain Hook in Peter Pan Jr.
Madison Watt - Girl in Club
Hi! My name is Madison Watt. I am a junior in the CFPA Theatre program here at Colgan. This is my 5th show at CHS, and when i'm not acting, I am spending time with my dog Gus!
Hi! My name is Madison Watt. I am a junior in the CFPA Theatre program here at Colgan. This is my 5th show at CHS, and when i'm not acting, I am spending time with my dog Gus!
Crew Who's Who
Lillie Anderson - Run Crew
I am in the 10th grade, and this is my first show. I'm in CFPA Art 2- "If you look busy then you are busy."
I am in the 10th grade, and this is my first show. I'm in CFPA Art 2- "If you look busy then you are busy."
Olivia Beckett - Assistant Stage Manager
Olivia Beckett is a Junior and is super excited for you to see the show! This is her first-time working backstage and wants to Thank the Cast and Crew for being so supportive! Hope you enjoy the show!
Olivia Beckett is a Junior and is super excited for you to see the show! This is her first-time working backstage and wants to Thank the Cast and Crew for being so supportive! Hope you enjoy the show!
Gwendolyn Bronder - Spotlight
Hi, I'm Gwen. I'm in my junior year here at Colgan. This is my 6th show that I have teched, and I'm excited for many more positions to come this school year. This is my second show that I have spotlighted, and I believe I am getting the hang on it. Thanks so much for coming and enjoy the show!
Hi, I'm Gwen. I'm in my junior year here at Colgan. This is my 6th show that I have teched, and I'm excited for many more positions to come this school year. This is my second show that I have spotlighted, and I believe I am getting the hang on it. Thanks so much for coming and enjoy the show!
Madison Couper - Light Board Operator
Hello!! My name is Madi!! I am currently a junior this year. Although I've run tech positions before, this is my first year running lights for this amazing show. I'm most excited for Colgan's next upcoming shows. I hope you enjoy this great show. Welcome to pillow talk!
Hello!! My name is Madi!! I am currently a junior this year. Although I've run tech positions before, this is my first year running lights for this amazing show. I'm most excited for Colgan's next upcoming shows. I hope you enjoy this great show. Welcome to pillow talk!
Maxwell Dunick - Audio Assistant
Maxwell Dunick is an 11th grade cfpa music tech student. This is his second time running tech for a theater production after running tech for the music man. He wants to thank his amazing mom and family otherwise he will not get a ride home.
Maxwell Dunick is an 11th grade cfpa music tech student. This is his second time running tech for a theater production after running tech for the music man. He wants to thank his amazing mom and family otherwise he will not get a ride home.
Alex Fulda - Run Crew
I’m in 11th grade in CFPA theatre, this is my first time in a crew position, and before this I acted in 3 senior one acts and was In the show Puffs. I am very excited to be assisting this amazing cast and crew!!!.
I’m in 11th grade in CFPA theatre, this is my first time in a crew position, and before this I acted in 3 senior one acts and was In the show Puffs. I am very excited to be assisting this amazing cast and crew!!!.
Ainsley McNatt - Assistant Director
Good evening! Ainsley McNatt is a senior and has been a part of the CFPA Theatre program for the last three years. She has participated in numerous one acts, but this is her very first time working behind the table assistant directing! She could not be prouder of the incredible people she has been gifted the privilege of working with and is perpetually in awe of all the effort that has been put into this production. She truly hopes everyone enjoys the show as much as she has enjoyed being a part of it, much love!!
Good evening! Ainsley McNatt is a senior and has been a part of the CFPA Theatre program for the last three years. She has participated in numerous one acts, but this is her very first time working behind the table assistant directing! She could not be prouder of the incredible people she has been gifted the privilege of working with and is perpetually in awe of all the effort that has been put into this production. She truly hopes everyone enjoys the show as much as she has enjoyed being a part of it, much love!!
Mia Navaro - Audio Engineer
Mia Navarro is a junior in CFPA Music Tech and a violist in Ensemble orchestra. Having done multiple shows throughout the last year, she has been very excited to start the new school year with Pillow Talk. She is the head audio engineer for Pillow Talk and is excited to run audio for Pillow Talk and many more theater performances to come!
Mia Navarro is a junior in CFPA Music Tech and a violist in Ensemble orchestra. Having done multiple shows throughout the last year, she has been very excited to start the new school year with Pillow Talk. She is the head audio engineer for Pillow Talk and is excited to run audio for Pillow Talk and many more theater performances to come!
Natalie Ward - Stage Manager
I am a senior at Colgan and this is the latest of many shows I have done at Colgan. I have enjoyed getting to work with everyone on this show and I am excited for you all to finally see it!
I am a senior at Colgan and this is the latest of many shows I have done at Colgan. I have enjoyed getting to work with everyone on this show and I am excited for you all to finally see it!
Sisi Williams - Assistant Stage Manager
Hi hi! My name is Sisi! I'm a senior here at Colgan. While this is my 4th play here, it is my first time being a stage manager. I'm very thankful for having such an amazing cast. Thanks for seeing our show! Hope you enjoy it. :)
Hi hi! My name is Sisi! I'm a senior here at Colgan. While this is my 4th play here, it is my first time being a stage manager. I'm very thankful for having such an amazing cast. Thanks for seeing our show! Hope you enjoy it. :)
Faculty Who's Who
Clare Gillespie - Technical Director
Mrs. Gillespie currently teaches Technical Theatre Productions, Theatre I, and Directing. She received her Bachelor's of Arts in Theatre, English, and Education at Franciscan University. She is currently working on her Master's Degree through Longwood University.
Mrs. Gillespie currently teaches Technical Theatre Productions, Theatre I, and Directing. She received her Bachelor's of Arts in Theatre, English, and Education at Franciscan University. She is currently working on her Master's Degree through Longwood University.
Sean Ordway - Auditorium Supervisor
Mr. Ordway is the Technical Theatre Manager at Colgan High School. He has been designing, engineering, and producing live events for over 15 years.
Mr. Ordway is the Technical Theatre Manager at Colgan High School. He has been designing, engineering, and producing live events for over 15 years.
Lanny Warkentien - Director
(he/him) Mr. Warkentien is an award winning director, actor, and designer. He has been the director of Theatre at Colgan since the school opened in 2016. He holds a BFA from Shenandoah Conservatory and an MFA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
(he/him) Mr. Warkentien is an award winning director, actor, and designer. He has been the director of Theatre at Colgan since the school opened in 2016. He holds a BFA from Shenandoah Conservatory and an MFA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
