Brenden Friedel
Brenden is excited to be a part of the Design & Tech Academy this year. As a
sophomore at Lake Nona High, he won Best In Show for his sound design work on
In the Heights at District V Thespians competition, and was a Dr. Phillips Applause
Award winner for his sound design on Aida.
Casey Gaither
Casey is very excited to learn more about technical theater in a place where he
learned so much about acting. He hopes to be a stage automation engineer
someday as it combines his love for theater, building, and robotics.
Craig Goropeuschek
Craig is vice-president of Father Lopez Catholic High Schoolʼs Thespian Troupe
3570. His experience includes Creative Director for the student-led short film
Tomatoes, design work/Lead Lighting Technician for Taboo, and Lead Light/Sound
Technician for The Plucky Pie Murder Mystery. Craig has presented machines he
designed and constructed locally and at NASA Space Camp, Huntsville, Alabama.
He has earned varsity letters in three sports.
Konstantinos Kalogeropoulos
Kosta is a rising 10th grader at Windermere High School. He has been a part of
both cast and crew for multiple shows, and was recently an Assistant Stage
Manager for Windermere High Schoolʼs production of Kiss Me, Kate! He is excited
to learn!
Ben Lowe
Ben is credited in Play In A Day (Beth Marshall Presents), Lieutenant Of Inishmore
(Beth Marshall Presents), and Disneyʼs The Little Mermaid (Orlando REP). Ben is a
recent grad of Lyman High School, and is attending UCF for a BFA in Design and
Tech. He thanks his friends and family for all of their support.
Ridley Mondana
Ridley moved to Florida from California in March 2017, and participated in last
yearʼs Design & Tech Academy. He also participates in programs at Orlando
Shakes and an improv class at Orlando REP. In his spare time, Ridley enjoys writing
stories, photographing local wildlife, and playing video games.
Morgan Polodna
Morgan is so excited to be a part of the production team for Big Fish. She is
credited as Stage Manager for Boeing Boeing and Assistant Stage Manager for
Thoroughly Modern Millie at Osceola Arts. She thanks her family, Chris, and
Michael for supporting her and helping her achieve her dreams.
Izzy Sanders
Izzy loves working in all types of art mediums to bring her imagination to life.