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Lauryn Ciardullo

as Leading Player

Lauryn Ciardullo has been in every Masterman musical throughout high school, most notably playing Grace Farrell in last year’s production of Annie. She started doing dance at age 3, musical theatre at age 9 (as a Party Guest in The Sound of Music), and will major in musical theatre in the fall. Lauryn is in almost every performing group at Masterman, from choir to step club, and co-leads the a cappella group, Sweet 16. In her (very limited) free time, she enjoys playing guitar, piano, flute, and ukulele, as well as roller skating (when she doesn’t fall). While Lauryn is heartbroken at this being her last show, she’s incredibly grateful for everything she’s learned and the beautiful people she’s met over the years. She’d like to thank her family for their support, the cast for such wonderful memories, the crew for listening to her terrible jokes, and her best friend, Morgan, for never missing a show (except Grease) and guiding her through life for 15 years.

Meredith Drasnin

as Pippin

Meredith Drasnin (Pippin) has been a part of the Masterman musical since she was in fifth grade, and is now in her eighth and final production. Some of her favorite Masterman productions are Annie (Bert Healy), Willy Wonka (Charlie), and Shrek (Dragon). Other favorite credits include Pippin(Leading Player), A Chorus Line (Val), Little Women (Jo March), Legally Blonde (Elle Woods), and Alice In Wonderland (Alice). She is in choir, chamber choir, and is the co-leader of Sweet Sixteen a capella troupe. She is so honored and excited to be in her final school musical! She would like to thank her parents, her friends, Vanda, her crazy cats, Dr. Shapiro, Ms. Neu, Allie and Kimmy, the crew, and of course the wonderful cast.

Kira Gulko

Kira Gulko (clarinet) has been involved in the orchestra, as well as show orchestra, all four years of high school and has had an amazing time. In addition to playing clarinet, Kira also has been dancing and playing piano her whole life. She wants to thank Ms. Neu, the entire orchestra, the cast, and everyone who helped out with the show for making it such a fun and memorable experience.