Varsity Production
Lex Lancaster
Senior
Lex Lancaster has been a part of the Kaufman Theater Department for three years now and has been a part of many productions. When Lex Lancaster joined his freshman year, it was a new and wonderful experience for him. Theater has opened his eyes to many wonderful opportunities to grow and learn as a person. He has been in four shows which all hold a place in his heart, all the plays include Mary Poppins, Monster Calls, Little Women, Picnic, Cinderella, and Hamlet. Since these plays Lex has spent his time refining his skills in the acting business and is hopeful for Footloose and his next One Act performance.
Nova Bustamante
Junior
Beau Thompson
Senior
Beau has been part of the Kaufman Theater Company for five years. He has been in the Kaufman Junior High productions of Robin Goodfellow as Robin Goodfellow and The Voice of the Prairie as young Davey. Beau has been part of the Kaufman High School productions of Mary Poppins as Neleus and Valentine, A Monster Calls as Harry and the Prince, Little Women as Professor Bhaer, Picnic as Alan, Cinderella as Prince Topher, and Hamlet as Hamlet. He is incredibly excited for his role as Ren McCormack, and he would like to thank God and his family for his success.
Meghan Crowley
Junior
Meghan is a junior at the kaufman highschool, this will be her first complete year on the varsity company. Returning from taking a brief pause with the company after her first two years on the junior high one act tea. Playing the roles of Queen titania from Robin Goodfellow as well as Anna Landry in Lafayette No 1. More recently she took on the role of Horatio in Hamlet. Outside the theater Meghan competes at the varsity level for tennis as well as debate. Looking forward for her first musical she wishes the best to her peers as they spread the magic of the theatre.
Vivian Fair Stewart
Junior
Vivian Fair Stewart has been a member of the Kaufman Theatre Company for 4 years. Her notable roles have been Geo Jackson in Lafayette No. 1, Hag in Little Women, Gabrielle in Cinderella, Rosencrantz in Hamlet, and in the fall she will play Rusty in Footloose. She takes every chance she can to sing, dance, and of course, hit those iconic whistle tones.
Clara Johnson
Junior
This will be Clara's fourth year with the Kaufman Theatre Company. Over the years, she has played Fink in Lafayette No. 1, May Belle in Bridge to Terabithia, Pearl Payne in These Shining Lives, ensemble in R&H's Cinderella, and Ophelia's handmaiden in Hamlet. She treasures the unique experiences she has gained from being a part of each show. Her favorite role to date was May Belle in Bridge to Terabithia. She loves being in theatre, performing onstage, and the general atmosphere of it all. She is so excited to be a part of this year's musical, Footloose, and to perform alongside her friends and castmates again.
Lyric Wolfe
Junior
Lyric Wolfe fell in love with theatre in 3rd grade when she played Cinderella at the first kids' camp. Last year Lyric got the privilege of playing Ella in Cinderella the Musical and it was the best experience of her life. She loved getting to share the stage with her little siblings, she loved the directors, and she loved getting to perform alongside her best friends. She has an "Honorable Mention All-Star Cast" award for her performance as Ophelia in Hamlet from this past school year and an "All-Star Cast" award for her portrayal of Hannah in Lafayette No.1 in her 8th-grade year. She is a record-breaker and is the first lead in Kaufman History to ever get an "Outstanding" from Broadway Dallas for her portrayal of Ella. Her favorite roles include Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz Junior, Ella from R&H's Cinderella, Beth from Little Women the Musical, and Ophelia in Hamlet. She's so excited for this school year and all of the new experiences it will bring.
Harper Jordan
Sophomore
Harper Jordan is very excited to be with the Kaufman Theater Company as part of the Varsity Team this year! With experience from working in many musicals outside of school as both an actor and a stagehand, Harper is ready to use her skills for the upcoming musical. She was the ‘Old Lady’ in Cinderella and Marcellus/ the King in Hamlet. Along with acting, she has also trained under a previous Broadway performer for singing lessons and excelled in choir, making All Region with her '22-23 team, with hope to do the same this year. Outside of fine arts, she is the Area 11 secretary for the Texas Association of Future Teachers. She plans to make great waves with the Company and continue to improve and learn!
Blake Wallace
Sophomore
Ashton Floyd
Freshman
This is Ashton Floyd’s third year within the Kaufman Theatre Company, and first year in varsity theatre. Ashton has been in a handful of shows, including Mrs. Teavee in Willy Wonka Kids!, Smee in Peter And The Starcatchers, Ms. Hannigan in “Annie Kids!”, ensemble in Cinderella, Mrs. Van Amersfoort in the Book Of Everything, which had won her Honorable Mention All Star Cast in one act competition. Her latest role is now Jeter in Footloose. She is so excited for what the future of the company has to offer for her. She loves singing and dancing, and being on stage doing what she loves.
Adelynn Ellis Boyles
Sophomore
Adelynn has been in the Kaufman Theatre Company since 2023 as an actor. Starting off on JV, she's been in one show- Night Witches, where she won the department award for outstanding performance. Going into her second year, she is now on the Varsity company and will be in the Footloose musical as Bickle, and working on getting her feet loose for the various dances. She is also in the KHS Band program, and has been for 2 years, making all reigion and preforming in the wind ensemble. She’d like to thank her wonderful directors and teachers for getting her this far, as she is slowly building her story brick by brick.
Emma Nieves
Sophomore
Madison Willoughby
Sophomore
Madison Willoughby has been in the Kaufman Theatre Company since 8th grade. Last year she was inducted into the Thespian Society. In Junior high she played Grempkin and fighting prawn in the show Peter And The Starcatcher. In 9th grade she was part of the ensemble in Rodgers and Hammersteins Cinderella. This summer she was a student director in the Kids Camp production of Finding Nemo. This year she will be playing Ethel Mccormack in Kaufman Theatre Company’s production of Footloose. Outside of Theatre, she is in Varsity Choir and TAFE( Texas Association of Future Educators). She wants to thank her friends and family for always supporting her and her dreams.
Isabella Reeves
Freshman
Isabella Reeves is in 9th grade and has been a part of the Kaufman Theatre Company for three years. Her previous roles include Alf in Peter and the Starcatcher, Grandpa Joe in Willy Wonka Kids, Louis Howe in Annie Kids, and Eliza in The Book of Everything. She also took on the role of Daughter in the JV production, These Shinning Lives in 7th grade. Isabella was a member of the International Jr. Thespians Society in Junior High and is aiming to be a part of the Thespians Society by the end of Freshman year. She is super excited to start the year in the KTC’s Varsity Production group and can wait for the next few years in theatre.
Lilyana Sherman
Freshman
This is Lilyana’s 3rd year in theatre! She has performed in 5 productions and is soon to be playing “Wendy Jo” in KTC’s upcoming musical Footloose and is super excited about it! Some of the most loved roles of her’s are Lily St. Regis in Annie, Jane Kropper in Book of Everything and of course her upcoming role Wendy Jo in Footloose! Lilyana has also been in Dance for 5 years, 1 year for ballet and the rest for hip-hop. Lilyana recently joined the high-schools drill team and even got chosen to perform in the 2025 Macy’s Day Parade! Lilyana works hard and tries to accomplish all that she can!