Lakeside School 

10th Grade  

Bio: Mesgana Alemshowa (she/her) is a sophomore at Lakeside School. She is part of Lakeside Theatre Productions and serves as a Student Government representative. Last spring, she performed in Union Art's Center production of Golden. She sends her love to her family, friends, and drama teacher!  

Eastlake High School 

12th Grade 

Bio: Devi Anand (she/her) is a senior from Eastlake High School. She's passionate about bringing people together through theatre, serving as President of her school's Drama Club as well as a Washington State Thespian Officer. You may also have seen her in the Eastlake productions of Macbeth, Puffs, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Into the Woods, among other shows. She is grateful for the opportunity to perform at NNMC and for the support of her friends and family throughout her journey! Enjoy the show! 

Bellevue High School 

11th Grade  

Bio: Abbie Chen (she/her) is a Junior at Bellevue High School. She has been a part of Village Theatre Institute for three years and her recent credits include High School Musical (Bellevue High School, Choreographer/Martha Cox), Mean Girls (High School Version) (Village Theatre KIDSTAGE, Dance Team), and Finding Nemo Jr. (Village Theatre KIDSTAGE, Chum). She was also recently seen in Snowflake Lane as a Snow Belle Dancer. She is grateful for her family, friends, and this opportunity. Please take "One Second" to enjoy the performances! Insta: @abbiezchen. 

Kent-Meridian High School 

12th Grade     

Bio: 

Tynée Curry (They/Them) attends Kent-Meridian High School and is active in the KM Royal Players and Speech & Debate. They have been involved with productions at Kent-Meridian, Theatre Battery, Seattle Rep, Everrise Theatre, and Penguin Productions, including Threepenny Opera, Next To Normal, and Chicken and Biscuits. They were also a 2025 Seattle Regional Finalist in NNMC. Their roles have included stage management, theater tech, directing, writing, and acting. Tynée loves theater because of the way it brings the community together. @tyneedoestheatre 

Chief Sealth International High School 

10th Grade  

Bio: Doe Doe (she/her) is a sophomore at Chief Sealth International High School and is also a Cross Country and Track State runner! She has been seen as Queen Dido of Carthage, and most recently as Hamlet at Erickson Theatre in Seattle! She sends love and good wishes to all from the bottom of her heart! 

Lakeside School 

11th Grade  

Bio: Zavier Freier (he/him). Zavier is a junior at Lakeside School. He has a deep love for theater and has been in several school productions since first grade. He has studied with Seattle Children’s Theater, the Village Theater Institute, the Edmonds Heights Performing Arts program, as well as his high school theater program. Zavier is also an ardent writer who appreciates the way that monologue performance serves as a unique vehicle for bringing the written word to life. He thanks his family, friends, and mentors for their endless support and encouragement. 

Henry M. Jackson High School 

12th Grade  

Bio: Isaiah Hyde (he/him) is a senior at Henry M. Jackson High School and is honored to be a Regional Finalist in the Next Narrative Monologue Competition. He is deeply passionate about storytelling and is excited to share his work in this setting. Isaiah’s regional experience includes Mr. Dickens and His Carol at Seattle Repertory Theatre, A Christmas Carol at ACT Theatre (2021 & 2023), and most recently Hugo Peabody in Bye Bye Birdie at The 5th Avenue Theatre. He sends sincere thanks to his family, friends, and mentors for their continued support and belief in him. 

Mercer Island High School 

12th Grade  

Bio: Joy Rurangwa (she/her) is a senior at Mercer Island High School. She has participated in productions of Mean Girls, Little Shop of Horrors, and Grease.  When not doing theater, she can be found watching TV, listening to music or hanging out with friends and family. She hopes that her family and friends know how much she loves them.  

Auburn Mountainview High School 

11th Grade  

Bio: Rowan Santos (they/them) is a junior at Auburn Mountainview High School. They played Zalmai in Seattle Rep's A Thousand Splendid Suns, Time in Strawberry Workshop's Everybody, and Young Alyssa Yeoh in Warner Brothers' Batgirl. They send thanks to their family and are grateful for having this space to express their creative identity. Their website is rowansantos.com.    

Hyla High School 

11th Grade 

Bio: Willa Scout (she/her) is a student at Hyla School, graduating in 2027. Her recent work includes playing Sandy in The Outsiders at Seattle Rep and playing Madison Gold in the short film Shayla. Theatre has been a meaningful creative outlet for her, allowing her to grow as a storyteller and collaborator. She would like to thank her family, teachers, and directors for their continued support. 

Kent-Meridian High School 

12th Grade  

Bio: Jazlynne Aldama (she/her) is a senior at Kent-Meridian and president of the school’s drama club. She participated in The Outsiders here at Seattle Rep and has also been seen at Theater Battery, Penguin Productions and the Kent Royal Players. She wants to thank Deanna Martinez and Jay Thornton for always supporting her.

Roosevelt High School 

11th Grade  

Bio: Neve Tuttle (she/her). Neve is a lifelong performer and Junior at Roosevelt High School. She has most recently been seen as Cherry Valance in The Outsiders at Seattle Rep. Past shows include: Pippin (Ensemble), The Wolves (#13), Antigone (Chorus), The Lightning Thief (Charon), and Newsies (Medda Larkin). She is so grateful for this opportunity and the amazing community that has supported her along the way! Find her on Instagram: @neve.silva.tuttle 

Stadium High School 

10th Grade  

Bio: Elliot Waller (she/her) Elliot is a sophomore at Stadium High School. She previously participated in "State of the Students" at Seattle Rep. She has been seen in Stadium’s Theater Department and at Tacoma Little Theater. She wants to thank her family and friends for supporting her! 

Glacier Peak High School 

11th Grade   

Bio: Madeline is a junior at Glacier Peak High School and feels honored to have been chosen as a regional finalist in the Next Narrative Monologue Competition. She has been involved in the performing arts throughout the Greater Seattle Area for over ten years and has performed at Village Theatre and The 5th Avenue among others. She is passionate about storytelling, and the power it holds to bring inspiration, thought, and change. Madeline is grateful for her family, friends, teachers, and Seattle Rep for providing her with this opportunity.