Pride and Prejudice

This is one of Madeline’s final BHS productions and she couldn’t be happier to share it with her closest friends. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Ravyn is so excited to be performing as Lydia in her final production at BHS. This is her ninth show at the high school and she is so thankful to have been a part of such a wonderful program. Her favorite thing in the world is performing with her favorite people. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Gemma is a senior previously in shows such as 42nd Street (Dorothy), I Remember Mama (Christine), Theory of Relativity (Julie), and Animal Farm (Napoleon), as well as the play Columbinus (Rebel) at the Albright Theatre. She also studied at Actors’ Training Center in Wilmette and Piven Theatre Workshop in Evanston.

Mimi is a freshman and this is her second show with BHS and first one in the cast. She loved being in the production and appreciates everyone’s hard work on the show and had a really fun time with all the amazing actors in the cast. She hopes that you enjoy the show and looks forward to continuing to be a part of the drama program!

Charlotte is a freshman at Batavia High School, and this is her third production here at Batavia. She has loved being in theater this year and she’s so sad that this is her last production of the year. She wants to thank the entire cast for just being amazing!! She is so excited for you to see the show!! You’re gonna love it!

Drew is a junior at BHS, and hopes to be promoted to senior position for his fourth tour. He’s happy to find work again, supporting four lovely kids and a dog, Brucey. He’d like to thank his dad for his dedication to drama, the many talented people in the cast and crew, and you. You helped, too.

In his final high school production, Joey hopes to go out with a bang. While he only joined the Batavia High School drama program in his senior year, he enjoyed every moment of it and wouldn’t trade it for anything. He plans to focus on presenting a memorable performance as well as not taking any moment for granted. He dearly thanks everybody in the program that made his journey possible.

Kate Streepey is a sophomore at Batavia High School. This is her fifth production with Batavia and she is so excited to perform. She would like to thank all the parent volunteers and the audience for making this show possible

Ashlyn is a senior at Batavia High School, she can’t wait to be in her last show at Batavia Pride and Prejudice! She has has a wonderful year of shows including playing Maggie Jones in 42nd Street, and Edwina Dunbar in Murder on the Rerun. She will be going to Lawrence University next fall for theatre arts! She would like to thank her family and the Hunecke’s for always supporting her!

Abe is so thrilled for the last play of his high school career, and he is excited to share this fun show with you! He is grateful for this drama program and how much it has shaped him and his life. Previous productions include 42nd Street, Animal Farm, and the Theory of Relativity, as well as several shows with the improv troupe, But Seriously Folks… He hopes you enjoy all the hard work the cast, parents, crew, and directors have put in this performance. Enjoy the show!

This is Clara’s twelfth and final show at BHS, but her very first main stage play! She has loved working with the cast and crew of Pride and Prejudice to bring this classic story to life. She hopes that this show inspires you to look beyond your prejudices and open your heart. Enjoy the performance!

This being Matthew’s 5th production at BHS, he considers himself somewhat of a seasoned thespian. Not to mention his many appearances in BHS’ most wonderful improv troupe, But Seriously Folks, over the past year and a half. An amalgamation of all of these skills is sure to leave you amazed by the end of this whimsical tale, especially when one considers the expertise of his fellow cast. Silence your damn phones, buckle your seatbelts, and enjoy; it’s a good one.

Kale is a junior at BHS and been performing since since their middle school. They are very excited to perform in another show, and they are very thankful to everyone who makes the production possible.

Sophia is a sophomore at Batavia High School and so excited to perform in her 6th show here. She is so thankful for all the work that has been put in to bring this production to life from props, to costumes, to choreography. Sophia has been working hard on her British accent and cannot wait to perform for all of you! She hopes you enjoy the show!

Ryan Anderson is thrilled to be portraying the role of Mr. Darcy in the production of Pride and Prejudice. With only experiences in 2 black box shows, he hopes you enjoy his first main stage event!

This is Charlie Liska’s third production at BHS, after Nevermore and Spongebob in their freshman year. They are very excited about performing again, especially after seeing the amazing shows that the students and parents put on earlier in the year. It’s going to be a great show!

Julia is a Sophmore at BHS and she would like to thank you for coming to see this wonderful show! She would like to thank the parent volunteers, directors, her family, friends, and castmates for supporting her on the journey to bring this story to life.

Anna is a senior at BHS and a lover of theatre and the performing arts. She plans to go to Webster University’s Conservatory of Theatre Arts to study costume design and become a costume designer. As Anne de Bourgh and other ensemble parts, she plans to introduce a more sensitive and human view of the minor characters. She is excited to take on the challenge of faithfully portraying such a complex character who has no lines, and is eager to lean into the neurodivergent coding of Anne’s character that relates to her own experiences interacting with the world. Anna loves acting, though she has not had many opportunities to demonstrate her passion for performance, and so plans to enjoy every second of involvement in this production.

Beth is thrilled to be a part of her second show at BHS! Beth is a junior and has been dancing for ten years. She is so happy to be a part of Pride and Prejudice and has made so many great memories along the way. She would like to thank her family and friends who have encouraged her along the way. She hopes you enjoy Pride and Prejudice!

This is Matthew Harmon’s third show at BHS. He has contributed to past productions such as Nevermore and the Spongebob musical. He has had a great time in Pride and Prejudice and sincerely hopes you enjoy the show!

Mitch is in his sophomore year at Batavia High School and has done several plays and a musical.  Mitch is super excited for being able to participate in the theater program and having the opportunity to get more experience with acting, especially this great cast. He would like to thank his mom for all her hours of volunteering as Production Manager and the constant support and encouragement. He really hopes that you enjoy the show!

Riddhi is an exchange student from India. This is her first show at the high school and she is very happy to be in it. She is very grateful to the community for being so welcoming. She wants to thank her host family, teachers and peers for their constant support. She hopes you enjoy the show and open your hearts to find the message of true love in the play!

Lane is happy to be a part of the Pride and Prejudice cast. This is their first Production with the BHS drama program, He’d like to thank all the people who help make this production happen and hopes you like the show.

This is Quentin’s first show at BHS, he is excited for everyone in the cast who have worked incredibly hard to put on a fantastic show.

Hailey is very excited for her second production! She is very grateful for all the cast and crew who have helped make this show wonderful. She hopes you enjoy the show just as much as she enjoys being in it.

As a senior, this is Katie’s first and unfortunately last performance at BHS. She is so happy to be a member of this show and cast. She loves Pride and Prejudice and feels so lucky to be a part of one of her favorite stories! Thank you to Mr. Casburn, the assistant directors, the cast, and the crew for making this show as amazing as it is.

Sarah Katz is a sophomore at Batavia High School. Pride and Prejudice is her fifth show at the school and she is very happy to be involved in it. She would like to thank her family and all of her friends for the opportunity to do this and the support they have given her. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Mac is a sophomore and has been in five shows at BHS. She wants to thank all the people that helped put this amazing show together. She also wants to thank everyone for coming to see it!

Jayden is a Sophomore who adores theatre and is very excited to present to you Pride & Prejudice! This is his 5th show at BHS; though he wishes it was his 6th, he didn’t make it into the Winter Play(he says it was some of his most boring high school times). He thanks his friends and family for supporting him, and you for showing!

Lauren is a sophomore at Batavia highschool and her third show being a part of stage crew. She is very excited to have the opportunity to be Stage Manager with such an incredible cast and crew. She hopes you enjoy Pride and Prejudice!

Lexie is a sophomore at BHS and this is her 2nd show being a part of the stage management team. This is her 4th show as a crew member and 5th show at the high school. She would like to thank all the people who put in time and energy into making the show what it is and hopes that everyone loves the show!

Naomi Gustin is a sophomore at BHS. Previously she’s been involved with productions at RMS, The Albright Theatre, and Vero Voce. The cast, directors, and crew have put so much effort into this show. Enjoy!

Tatjana is excited to be part of her eighth show. She is a junior this year and is also props master! On their last show, she would just like to thanks the seniors for all they have done for her and this program. She wishes them all the BEST! She hopes you enjoy Pride and Prejudice!!!

Pride & Prejudice is Senithi’s 2nd show at the highschool and 3rd show overall. She was involved in 42nd Street, as well as High School Musical Jr. in her 8th grade year. She can’t wait for you to see all of the hard work put in by the cast & crew.

Alia is a freshman and this is her second performance at BHS. She’s been wanting to be a part of performing arts for years. Enjoy the show!!

This is Gianna Konrad’s second time partaking in crew. She is extremely excited to be a part of this production. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Ronni is a Senior here at BHS and is so excited to be apart Pride and Prejudice. This is Ronni’s second year doing crew but has been in many other performances on the stage as well. Enjoy the show!

Joshua Casburn is honored to be the director of such an amazing cast. Joshua attended Wheaton College and earned a BA in Communications: Theater, and a BA in English. At Wheaton, he was proud to be part of the“Workout” theatre troupe, as it had a profound influence on him artistically. After college, he and other “Workout” alums developed their own theater, Spendrift Theater Company, based out of Glen Ellyn, IL. Mr. Casburn has directed many plays at BHS. Some of his recent directing credits at BHS include productions of Animal Farm, I Remember Mama and The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. Mr. Casburn also has experience producing films. He won “Best Picture” and “Best Screenplay” at the Wheaton College Class Film Festival. He spent some time in Hollywood at the Act One Screenwriting program and has also studied screenwriting in Chicago. He also has a Masters of Arts in Teaching from National Louis University, and teaches Creative Writing, Theater Arts, and Film as Literature at BHS. His teaching and artistic endeavors are extensions of his most important, most fulfilling job: being a husband to his AMAZING wife Heidi, and a father to four wonderful kids: Hailey, Logan, Elise, and Brendan. “I’m so proud and blessed to have worked with all of these talented young students.”

T.J. is a senior at BHS this year, and this is his 9th show here at the high school. He will miss this program so so much, and cannot thank the directors, parents, castmates, and audiences enough. Assistant directing has been super fun, and he feels very lucky to have been given this chance! Casburn has taught him so much throughout this process, and they’re now best friends!! —

This is Heather’s 14th production at Batavia High School. Heather is a graduate of West Aurora High School and Illinois State University. By day, she can be found working at Marklund Day School where she helps make everyday life possible for students with mild to complex disabilities, including autism. By night, she can be found at one of the local theatres. She shares her theatre talents with numerous productions in the area throughout the year. If you can’t find her in either of those places, then she’s probably at home with her cat, Smudge.