Bishop Hendricken High School Presents The Lightning Thief

WARWICK, RI (November 17, 2025)- Bishop Hendricken High School’s Art Department presents The Lightning Thief.

Join the community in celebrating the hard work and dedication of these young artists, directors, and the entire Arts Department. Come see The Lightning Thief at Bishop Hendricken High School from Friday, November 21, to Sunday, November 23. PURCHASE TICKETS NOW!

Friday, November 21, 2025 @7pm in the Dr. Daniel S. Harrop Theater

Saturday, November 22, 2025 @7pm in the Dr. Daniel S. Harrop Theater

Sunday, November 23, 2025 @2pm in the Dr. Daniel S. Harrop Theater

CREATIVE TEAM:

Director/Choreographer/Producer– Julia Paolino

Music Director– Richard Sylvia

Lighting/Sound/Projection Designer– Christian Kabbas ’14

Scenic Designer/Technical Director– Brendan Lawrence ’18

Costume Designer– Elaine Colgan

Pit Band Director/Conductor– Dave Skelly

Scenic Paint Charge– Essie Plouffe

Fight Choreographer– Zach Brown ’24

CAST:

LUKE: Keaton Wilk

ANNABETH: Sophia Hildebrandt

SILENA BEAUREGARD: Leona Jacob

GROVER: Molly Benjamin

CLARISSE/JANIS JOPLIN: Cora Hunter

PERCY JACKSON: Angelo Cipolla

BRUNNER AKA CHIRON:Kiernan Elliott

MRS. DODDS/NEWSCASTER: McKenna Kampper

SALLY JACKSON/THE ORACLE/CHARON: Mia Costantino

GABE UGLIANO/MINOTAUR/KURT COBAIN: David Zincone

POSEIDON/HADES: Xavier Reslow

D/JAMES BROWN:Makai DaRosa

KATIE GARDNER: Gabby Cherwinski

BUS DRIVER: Nick Gaurin

GREYHOUND PASSENGER 1: Jaden Sosa

GREYHOUND PASSENGER 2/SQUIRRELL: Emry Sousa

AUNTY EM: Paula Daglieri

TRAIN CONDUCTOR/MOZART: Alessandro Cassisi

ECHIDNA: Makena Lawhead

FARMER/DJ CEREBRUS: Jon Aiello

ARES: Cole Brown

BIANCA: Ava Velino

THALIA: Yvette Bolduc

VIENNA BOY’S CHOIR: Kahri Jones, Greg Major, Samuel Roberts

Most actors will play additional roles in the ensemble throughout the show.

COMPANY MANAGERS: McKenna Kampper, Xavier Reslow

DANCE CAPTAIN: Paula Daglieri

VOCAL CAPTAINS: Mia Costantino, Kiernan Elliot

STUDENT PIT MUSICIANS:

Siddharth Nandakumar

Alexander Miguel Briones

CREW:

Stage Manager: Zach Souza

Assistant Stage Manager: Thomas Benedetti

LIGHTING/ELECTRICS

Master Electrician/Board Operator: Thomas Benedetti

Spotlight Operators/Electricians: Jackson Galoski, Jetson Wilk

SOUND

Sound Head/Mixer: Caroline Kanaczet

Deck Audio: Colin Dion, JunXi Luo

RUN CREW

Run Crew Head: Alex Roberts

Run Crew: Lea Aquino, Colin Dion, James Kroger

WARDROBE

Wardrobe Supervisor: Lea Aquino

The Arts Department also has two community events in relation to the show that are worth checking out!

Students in the Performing Arts Academy are excited to be partnering with the Warwick Public Library to offer two free youth/family events. Click the links below to view details and register:

Friday, November 14th 3:30-4:30pm- Youth Drama Workshop for Ages 8-12
Saturday, November 22nd 1-2pm- Train Like a Hero with the Bishop Hendricken Arts Academy (Family Event)

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CONTACT: Gianna Lanni
Director of Communications and Marketing
401.889.5422
glanni@hendricken.com