Les Misérables

Zachary is a senior this year. He has been involved in a Skyridge musical since his freshman year. You may have seen Zach playing guitar in Hadestown, or as Jacob Jankowski in Water For Elephants. He has been working so hard on preparing for Jean Valjean and looks forward to sharing this touching and inspiring story with all of you!

Jack is currently a sophomore and is very excited to be part of his first Skyridge mainstage production! Jack most recently played Matheson in The Old Man and the Old Moon. Jack has loved every second of his time in the Skyridge theater and is excited for what the future holds. Jack's favorite roles include: Buddy (Elf Jr. at The Ruth), Squidward (SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical at Viewpoint), and Kurt von Trapp (The Sound of Music at Sundance Summer Theater). Outside of theater, Jack enjoys eating, gaming, and hanging out with friends and family. Big thanks to Mom, Dad, and Max for all of the support and putting up with me singing Les Mis every night! Love you guys!

Elena is beyond excited to take the stage as Fantine in Skyridge Theater's production of Les Miserables! Getting to perform one of her dream roles her senior year has been an amazing experience, and she's so grateful to this amazing cast and crew for making this possible! Elena has been participating in theater since the age of eight, and is so grateful to her friends and family for their support. The Skyridge Theater program has truly shaped her life, and she is so thrilled to get to share the powerful message of this show!

NOAH BROWN IS SO COOL!!!! 😎 Noah brown (the coolest guy of all time) has been doing theater for about eight years or something like that. He is super handsome and charming and funny. You should ask for his number when the show is over, he is single and available!

TJ thinks doing theater was just as integral to her development as learning how to walk or talk. TJ has been doing Skyridge Theatre since sophomore year, and whether she's on stage or in the booth, TJ never finds a single step of the process dull. She is so excited to share the stage with one of her best friends and favorite scene partner, Noah Brown (Thénardier). TJ has felt like Skyridge Theatre has given her a place to grow, learn, and express herself. She would like to thank John Brown for helping her push herself to become the best possible version of herself, and thank you to all of you for coming to support!

Eli is a sophomore at Skyridge High School and has been involved in musical theater for the past three and a half years and has absolutely loved it! His past roles have included Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka, Ben in Descendents, Pulitzer in Newsies Jr., Old Man in The Old Man and the Old Moon and Gill in Finding Nemo Jr. at The Ruth Theater. He is excited to be playing the role of Marius in Les Miserables and has loved working with the entire cast and directors! Eli would like to thank everyone for their support especially his Mom and sister Anna!

Eva is a Junior and has been performing her whole life. Eponine is one of her dream roles and she’s so excited to bring the part to life. Some of her favorite roles she’s played are Katherine Howard in Six, Ariel in Footloose, Patsy in Spamalot, and lots more! She hopes everyone loves Les Miserables as much as she does.

Melanie has been doing theatre since 7th grade. Her older brother, Erik was a huge inspiration to her while he performed at Skyridge. She’s been in love with theatre her whole life, but it was Skyridge’s productions of Curtains and Les Miserables that made her know this is what she wanted to do. Melanie is so grateful to be a part of this beautiful, inspirational show and loves everything Les Miserables stands for.

Peyton is in 7th grade at Viewpoint Middle School and is so excited to have the opportunity to play young Cosette! She has enjoyed participating in many Skyridge summer workshops with roles including Nemo, Crutchie, and Elsa. She brings 6 years of training through Utah Copa. She enjoys singing, hanging out with friends, running cross country, and playfully pestering her 3 older brothers!

Caleb is thrilled to be playing Enjolras! Some recent credits include a commercial with U of U Health, Kent in Annee (DanMcbride Films), Ensemble in Frozen (SCERA Shell), Bruce in Finding Nemo Jr. (The Ruth), Ensemble in Elf Jr. (The Ruth), Dance Ensemble in Beetlejuice (Draper Arts Council), and Davey in Newsies (Skyridge Theatre). Caleb has trained with Utah COPA and is part of MDT company at The Ruth. Caleb also trains in ballet, tap, and jazz. Thanks to John Brown, Brandy, Kissy, and the whole directing team for this incredible opportunity.

Diana is SO EXCITED to play Gavroche! This role has pushed her in so many ways, and she is so proud of how much she has grown. This is her first show performing stunt work, and it has been such a rollercoaster! Fun fact: Diana is scared of heights! You may recognize her as Sandy from Viewpoint’s production of SpongeBob the musical, along with her other roles: Tumbleweed, Heidi Jekyll, Perry, Alibi. She hopes you adore the show!!! 🙂

Maxwell is a senior and started his stage career in third grade when he was eight. Since performing he's been everything from an Oompa Loompa in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to Jack Kelly in Newsies. Some other roles and shows that Maxwell has enjoyed being in is Mr. Wormwood in Matilda and performing in Wind in the Willows in middle school. Maxwell would like to give a special thanks to his parents for always being supportive and especially his mom who's been to nearly every one of his performances, competitions, and recitals. For anybody who's even thinking of going into theater there's no time like the present, and every single performance makes it worth all the hours you'll put in!

Devin Briggs is a senior who rediscovered his passion for performing in high school. Devin was part of the ensemble for Mamma Mia and Water for Elephants last year, and fell further in love with the program along with the people in it during those experiences. Devin Briggs is excited to return to the stage as the Foreman in Les Miserables, and cannot wait to see you there!

Shane is thrilled to make his theatrical debut in Les Misérables. Shane is currently a senior here at Skyridge. He has participated in Choir all of high school and is the Skyridge Singers President. Outside of acting, Shane’s hobbies include hiking, playing sports, and photography. He would like to thank John Brown for the wonderful opportunity to participate in this show.

Ben is a Senior and has had friends in theater for several years. He loves storytelling and music, participating in skybridge's film and Orchestra programs. He has been ecstatic to be a part of this production and has enjoyed every moment of rehearsal, and getting to know his awesome cast mates and the incredible tech crew!

Andrew Funk is a talented actor, Marvel enthusiast and certified hat wearer. He made his stage debut in Shrek Jr. where he played The Captain of the Guard and stole the show. His Skyridge accolades include, Bryce in The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, Autolyces in A Winter's Tale and ensemble in Mamma Mia and Beauty and the Beast. Acting is his life and passion and it's what keeps him going. His prisoner number 22626, represents his mental health journey and making the step towards his future with the opening night of Skyride's Water For Elephants. He has worked incredibly hard on Les Miserables and hopes that you not only enjoy it but are truly moved by this wonderful show.

Zach is a very handsome Junior who is incredibly talented. Not to brag or anything. He is very excited to play the role of Joly in Les Mis and (spoiler alert) die a noble death on the barricade. Also, he would like to thank his parents and friends who have supported him every step of the way and the incredible directors who have made this show come to life.

Trayce is a junior and has been singing since birth! He enjoys playing guitar, talking about filmmaking, and challenging himself with AP classes. He played in several musicals when he was younger including the role of Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol. Les Mis is his first play in a few years, and he says "It feels good to be back!"

Lochlan has loved musical theatre from a young age and is thrilled to begin his sophomore year at Skyridge High School as an understudy in Les Misérables. Before becoming a Skyridge student, he performed as Tommy in Skyridge Theatre’s production of Matilda, which included performing at the Eccles Theater after Skyridge won Best High School Musical. He was also invited back the following year for Frozen, which meant he got to share the Skyridge stage with his two older brothers, even though he will never spend a year in high school with them. From 2022 to 2026, Lochlan trained and performed with Utah COPA, appearing in numerous productions and touring in California and New York. He is excited to continue growing as a performer and is grateful for the opportunity to be part of Les Misérables.

Kyle is a sophomore this year and this is his first experience with theatre. He loves trying new things and has enjoyed being a part of this production. He has a talent for music…playing the piano, the guitar, and singing, and also enjoys being a part of the High School Mountain Bike team.