Cast and Crew

Evie is a Freshman at PHS. Her previous roles include Lady Capitulate in The Suessification of Romeo & Juliet and Helen Keller in The Miracle Worker. Evie is very excited and feels very privileged to be able to perform in such an incredible show with such an amazing cast! She would like to thank her Mom, Dad, Sister, and her Mimi and Poppo for all the love and support they have given her. She would also like to thank Levi Reeves and Ava Harrison for all their support as well. during this show

Sydney is a senior at PHS and has been here in various productions since her freshman year. You may have seen her in shows like Alice by Heart playing Alice and Winnie Foster in Tuck Everlasting. She's been involved in every show whether that be behind the scenes or the lovely ensemble. She is very happy to have the opportunity to play Mary Poppins for a show and to end her wonderful career here at PHS. She’d like to thank her friends and family for an amazing 4 years, and Kai Parker for writing her bio.

Ava Harrison is a Junior at PHS with a passion for Musical Theatre. Her previous roles include: Annie Sullivan in The Miracle Worker, Lily in Anastasia, the Cheshire Cat in Alice by Heart, Babette in Beauty and the Beast and various roles in student led productions. Allstate Theatre (2025 & 2026), Thespy Solo Performer (2026) and attended 2025 Governor's Honor Program for Theatre. She is excited to be performing as Winifred and co-choreographer with such an amazing cast & crew. She would like to thank her family & friends for their constant love and support. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Nathaniel is a Sophomore here and you may have seen him in past shows! He is thankful for the opportunity to play Bert! He has truly enjoyed bringing this show to life. He and the rest of the cast and crew are hoping everyone enjoys the show. He’d like to thank his family for all their love and support, He thanks you for coming out and supporting PHS theatre! Spit Spot!

Nex is a Junior at Pickens High School. Nex has been in theater for most of his life and it has become a passion for him. He is ready to “run away” into the magic of this show. He’d like to thank his friends for the endless support they give him and his girlfriend for being his number 1 supporter.

Henry is so excited to be a part of this classic story as George Banks and would like to thank everyone who has supported him in the process. He is a sophomore at PHS, and his previous roles include the Mad Hatter in Alice by Heart, Count Ipolitov in Anastasia, and Percy in The Miracle Worker.

Stella is a sophomore at PHS and is so excited to be a part of this show as Jane and as co-choreographer. She was previously in The Miracle Worker, Anastasia and Alice by Heart. She would like to thank her friends and family for their love and support.

Levi is a senior at PHS & is excited to play the role of Ms. Andrew in this production of Mary Poppins! In the past, Levi has played iconic roles such as the Duchess in Alice by Heart & Lefou in Beauty and the Beast. Levi would like to thank his friends for giving him an amazing four years & Corer for being Corer

Destinee is thrilled to play Mrs. Corry and sell conversations. She previously performed in ensemble roles at her old school and thanks her friends and family for encouraging her to keep doing what she loves.

Hayden is super excited to have her first big role as Mrs. Brill. She has performed previously as ensemble for many of PHS’s past shows. She is so happy for the support and praise she has received. She would like to shout out her friends who are the reason she has the confidence to shoot her shot! “Love you guys!”

This is Eli’s 2nd season with Pickens High School Theatre. He is a junior and is very excited to be in this production. He is excited to have been given the opportunity to play a supporting character such as Robertson Ay. Previously he has played Alfred in Alice by Heart, and Dmitry in Anastasia, as well as Captain Keller in The Miracle Worker.

Makenzi Childers is a Junior at PHS and has been in shows like Anastasia and The Miracle Worker. She is joyed to see how the audience reacts to the interesting odd charater of the bird woman. She’d like to thank Nex for writing her bio. “Tuppence!”

Aubrey Thompson is a sophomore and is thrilled to be part of her first theater production in Mary Poppins. She is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to participate in this show and has loved being part of the cast. Aubrey would like to thank her parents for their constant love and support, as well as her friends and family for cheering her on.

Kai is a sophomore and has a deep love for the Arts. While being at the high school he has appeared in many productions such as Alice by Heart, Anastasia,

and most recently The Miracle Worker playing the mouthy brother James Keller. He’s also our electrician! He's ready to show you the beautiful park and show, that patrols! He would like to thank Mr. Ellis for stepping up, including his friends and family for everything and he would like to thank Ava Harrison, Stella Galligan, Katarina Ellison, Brandon Myk, Levi Reeves and Parker Howell for all their love during this show

Brandon Myk is a senior and is excited to get to spend his last show with the Mary Poppins cast. If it wasn’t for his parents pushing him to do theater, he wouldn’t have been part of this department. Brandon has been in Percy Jackson, Beauty and the Beast, Anastasia, The Miracle Worker, and now Mary Poppins. He would like to thank Kai Parker, Katarina Ellison, Aubrey Thompson and Parker Howell for being the best 4!

Eowyn is very excited to be part of the production as ensemble this year. She has had roles in other shows such as the Narrator for Into The Woods Jr, as well as ensemble in Anastasia and Princess and the Pea. She would like to thank her mom for always showing up.

Hallieah is a freshman and is very excited to be part of her first ever show with the PHS theatre program. She is grateful for the opportunity to be involved in this production and to work with such a supportive cast and crew. Hallieah would like to thank everyone who has helped her along the way and the friends she has made during this experience.

Aria is an aspiring actor trying to get all the experience she can get. She played Lap-T in Melissa Tunes In and Benvolio in The Suessification of Romeo and Juliet, and is very excited to play the Bank Chairman in her first musical, Mary Poppins.

This is Lydia’s first show at PHS and it’s a good one to start. She has a strong voice and a great expression when dabbling in the ensemble work. She is captivated by the community of this cast and crew and is ready for future opportunities.

Spencer Brown is a freshman this year at PHS. Theatre is one of many paths that he has undergone the past two years. Spencer has recently received his Black belt to go along with his theatre journey. He is excited to see what comes next for him.

Katarina Ellison is a Freshman and is so happy to be part of her first theater production in Mary Poppins. She is so grateful for the opportunity to participate in this show and she has loved being a part of the cast. Katarina would like to thank her friends and family for the consistent love and support, she would also like to thank Kai Parker and Aubrey Thompson for driving her through the show and everyone for cheering her on this adventure.

Parker is a sophomore at PHS and has been involved here at PHS longer than the seniors, being featured in The Lightning Thief and Alice by Heart as an ensemble member. He’d like to thank his family for supporting him all these years and is ready to be the show’s best statue!

Chloe is 15, an aunt of 5, and a very goofy person. She is in the Dragons Marching Band and Theatre. She also does dance at Get to the Pointe Dance Studio. She is very excited to show her energy throughout this magical show!

Haydn Williams has a love for the art of entertainment. He began making his own movies at eight years old, and his original stop motion creations often feature his voice acting. He has appeared in independent film projects in Georgia and has also worked as a background actor. Haydn is excited to make his stage debut in Mary Poppins as part of the ensemble.

Kolt is excited to be making his stage debut in Mary Poppins! This is his first performance, and he is thrilled to be part of the cast. When he’s not rehearsing, he loves playing basketball, video games, and traveling with his family. He would like to thank his family for their support and encouragement.

Chloe is a 5th grader at Jasper Middle School. This is her first play ever and she will be playing the roles of Valentine and ensemble. She cannot wait to showcase her talent and wants to thank her friends and family for their support. She is so very excited for each of you to see the play.

Paisley is a 5th grader at Jasper Middle School

and is playing the character Fannie.

Her first appearance being “Young Anastasia”.

Paisley is a member of Get to the Pointe Dance in Jasper, where she is in the Lyrical dance program. Other activities she is involved in are: Gymnastics, Baton, Cheerleading and Volleyball. Paisley is grateful to PHS and Mr. Ellis for giving her the opportunity to be involved in this year’s production.

Jackson is a Kindergartner at Harmony Elementary School and is playing one of Jane and Michael’s toys. This is Jack’s first Spring musical that he has participated in with PHS. Other extra-curricular activities that Jack enjoys are baseball and basketball. Jack is grateful to PHS and Mr. Ellis for giving him the opportunity to be part of this awesome group of cast members and production team.

Knox is excited to be part of Mary Poppins! He has previously performed in three other PHS theatre productions, most notably as Chip in Beauty and the Beast. When he’s not on stage, he enjoys playing golf, fishing, singing at church, and traveling with his family. He would like to thank his family and PHS friends for their support and encouragement.

Finley is a 2nd grader at Harmony

Elementary School and is playing Doll. This is

Finley’s first Spring musical that she has

participated in with PHS. Other activities that

Finley enjoys are softball and basketball. She is grateful to PHS and Mr. Ellis for giving her the chance to have so much fun with the cast and to be part of this year’s production.

Sammi is excited to Stage Manage for Mary Poppins and help out backstage for this production. She did theatre previously in her old school with various ensemble roles in Willy Wonka and Grease as well as other backstage roles including Assistant Stage Managing in Anastasia. She would like to tell her friends that she is so proud of them that they made it through this semester, and her family for their love, support, and prayers

Jade is the Technical Director for Mary Poppins the Musical, where she brings creativity and precision together behind the scenes. Known for her strong problem-solving skills and calm leadership, she oversees every technical aspect of the production from intricate set designs to complex stage mechanics. Jade thrives in the fast-paced world of theater. She would also like to thank “jo-mama”.

Charlie has been in theater since seventh grade, experiencing the joy and work of both acting and teching. She has been ASM in Beauty in the Beast, Alice by Heart, and Mary Poppins. She’s very excited to see what’s coming up for her senior year and can’t wait to spend more time with her fellow theater friends.

Brianna is currently a Sophomore at PHS. She is happy to be in this production of Mary Poppins as Assistant Stage Manager. This is her 6th show with PHS Theatre. She would like to thank Mr. Ellis for stepping up as the director this year and she can't wait to see what comes next!

This is Violet’s second year in Pickens High School’s Theatre Department! She has formerly run both sound and microphones for multiple of the high schools shows and is running microphones for Mary Poppins! She would like to thank her family and friends for their cooperation and support of her theatrical career.

Mel is happy to be back into tech for Pickens Theatre! She is away from the haunted light board and hopefully won’t get nightmares about it.

Maggie is a senior at Pickens High School and has been part of the theater program for 4 years. Starring in roles such as Ms. Dodds in The Lightning Thief or the crazy egg lady in Beauty and the Beast. This is her first year in the tech side of things, and she is loving every moment of it!!

Annastin is a Junior at PHS and has been on the tech side of things for a long while. This set isn’t an easy one, but it is a beautiful one and thanks to our amazing build team and our tech crew, we get things done. She is also President of our Construction Club!

Courtlynn Wood is the makeup and hair artist for the Mary Poppins show. She has been interested in theater for a long while but never brought up the courage to do acting. Still wanting to be a part of theater, she decided to go for it, just not on the stage. She is proud and excited to be the makeup and hair artist for the show Mary Poppins.

Ashton is a sophomore at PHS and has a had a great kick start to his time at the high school. He has been in previous shows such as Into The Woods playing the baker and Anastasia playing everyone's best friend “Vlad”. He decided to dabble in tech for Mary Poppins helping build the magic of this show!

Lilly is so happy she joined theater tech her senior year and is very excited to work on Mary Poppins. She joined simply because she had nothing else to do during her final semester but after meeting so many new friends she’s very happy she did. She’s had so much fun working as art director and really appreciates everyone who’s welcomed her and hopes she’s contributed positively to the theater program.

Landon Bell is excited to be working with the crew of Mary Poppins! As Dramaturg, he ensures historical accuracy of the costumes and set. He has previously worked on Alice by Heart, Anastasia, and The Miracle Worker!

This is Payton’s second year in the Pickens High School Theater Department. This year, Payton has done props for The Miracle Worker and Mary Poppins. She would like to thank her family for supporting her in her theater career.

Levi is a senior at PHS and has joined the tech side of things for Mary Poppins! This is their first show here and they’re happy to be a part of this journey. Their job is to help make and build all the props you see on the stage, making the world seem more real. They have also been involved in our band.

Willow is a Junior and this is her fifth show with the PHS Theatre, joining as a sound engineer! In the past, Willow has played roles such as Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast, Caterpillar 1 in Alice by Heart, Kate Keller in The Miracle Worker, and Juno in Beetlejuice Jr.! Outside of the theater, Willow can be seen participating in the PHS Chorus as President of the choir! She would like to thank her family and friends for all the support they give her in everything she does both on the stage and in the booth!

John has spent six years involved in theater, performing as an actor in numerous productions throughout his time in school. At PHS, he has focused on developing skills through SkillUSA and FFA, where he currently serves as FFA President. Although his path shifted away from acting, his passion for theater has remained strong. He is excited to be part of the tech team as a set builder for Mary Poppins and to continue contributing to the Pickens theater community