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She will soon begin classes at the Braille Institute. Cassandra has performed in two Anchorless Productions, Moana and Finding Nemo. In Finding Nemo, she enjoyed taking on a bigger role to challenge herself. Her favorite part of Anchorless is spending time with her cast mates, many of whom she wouldn't have met otherwise. What makes Cassandra a great Anchorless student is her helpful and supportive attitude during rehearsals. She values and embodies Anchorless's sense of community and friendship. Cassandra advises new Anchorless students and volunteers to try new things because, in the long run, it helps you grow, become a better person, and learn more about yourself. Anchorless has shown her what she is capable of and has helped her overcome her stage fright and social anxiety. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/4965ba7c-b72b-41a3-8335-a0b11ad4a47f/Garrettt.png Students - Garrett Hunt Garrett has been a member of Anchorless since 2019 and has participated in seven shows. Outside of Anchorless, he also participates in Friendship Foundation events as well as ICAN. Out of all of his performances, his favorite was playing Mike Teavee in Charlie & the Chocolate Factory because he got to make people laugh. He is an excellent Anchorless student because he tries to attend every practice and speak his lines loudly and clearly. Garrett’s advice to any new Anchorless students would be to have fun portraying any role you get, and to not be shy. One of his favorite Anchorless memories was watching Aaron’s brother, Ben, in the audience during a production of Spongebob because he was making him laugh. Garrett loves seeing his friends every week at Anchorless, and especially loves it when he gets to see Anchorless alums who visit during the holidays. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/c71d894d-9fed-48ff-a74f-1512c7e366ea/julian+anchor.jpg Students - Julian Richardson Julian is in 7th grade at Hermosa Valley Middle School. Outside of Anchorless, he stays active with soccer and baseball, and has fun spending time with friends and playing piano. Julian performed in his first Anchorless Production, The SpongeBob Musical, in January and absolutely crushed it. He is a great listener and keeps his fellow castmates on task. On stage, Julian completely embodies his character and makes everyone on stage feel comfortable and confident. He advises new members of the Anchorless family to try their best, stay on task, and make new friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/275dde7c-8329-4e12-bd7f-1a9d920e6741/sydney+anchor.jpg Students - Sydney Morris Sydney is in 8th grade at Carnegie Middle School. She stays busy playing competitive tennis and acting in theater. Sydney shined in her first Anchorless performance, The SpongeBob Musical. She stayed on top of memorizing her lines and completely immersed herself in her character throughout the show. She is thankful to have Anchorless as a welcoming space to pursue her passion for acting. She advises new members of the Anchorless family to embrace the nerves and to just go for it, because it will all be worth it in the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/045fc19b-d0db-4c05-8458-581d41109878/April+anchorless.jpg Students - April Elms April is 17 years old and attends South Torrance High School. Outside of school, she attends Friendship Camp and participates in Anchorless programs. April is performing in this month's Anchorless Production, The SpongeBob Musical. Her impressive memory allows her to catch on to the script and choreography quickly, making rehearsals a smooth process. She is a caring, kind, and compassionate student who stays dedicated throughout the entire production. Despite her mobility challenges, April gives her all in all the dances and performances. She is extremely thankful for the opportunity to practice drama and dancing in a non-judgmental supportive, safe space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/1c88bfd5-3e4c-4454-be32-17ff4965879b/madysen.jpg Students - Madysen Fleck Madysen is 17 years old and sings in choir outside of Anchorless. She also spends her time playing baseball, football, basketball, and participating in the Special Olympics. Madysen has performed in leading roles in Anchorless’s High School Musical 2, Shrek, Newsies, Peter Pan, and will be playing Pearl in next month’s The SpongeBob Musical. She always does her part in our performances, ensuring she has her lines memorized and arrives on time to rehearsals. She is a source of inspiration and positivity for her peers, as she always encourages students and volunteers to think optimistically. Madysen is thankful for Anchorless for giving her the chance to step out of her comfort zone on stage and providing her with lasting friendships. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/dc125401-f8fd-430a-8b25-ee8395031acc/john.jpg Students - John Grimble John attends El Camino College and works at Mychals Bakery and Cafe. He also attends programs through the Friendship Foundation as well as ICAN. John enjoys outdoor recreation through biking, running, skateboarding, volleyball, and other sports through Special Olympics. Outside of performing with Anchorless, he participates in the talent show and dances for EKPTO. John has performed in ten Anchorless productions, Peter Pan being his favorite. Over the past few years, John has grown significantly to become a core member of our Anchorless family. When he first joined, he had a difficult time learning his lines, but with the help of his friend Erin Pawlowski, he was able to find his passion for acting and using his voice. He claims his confidence and patience have grown with the help of his friends from Anchorless staff and students. John advises new Anchorless students and volunteers to be prepared to put in the hard work because it will be worth it in the end to produce a rewarding and spectacular performance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/b1f25a8c-7e61-4c32-b3f6-6812fdd99160/thomas.anchroless.jpg Students - Thomas Leon Thomas is a sophomore at Mira Costa High School and a very involved member in Anchorless’s Saturday Drama Classes and productions. He has performed previously with Anchorless in 2023's Peter Pan and 2022's Newsies, and is also a committed participant at our weekly Drama Classes.. Thanks to his time at Anchorless, Thomas has become confident in his acting skills and stage presence. His advice to new Anchorless students and volunteers is to have fun and let loose. As a part of our tight-knit Anchorless community, Thomas loves the sense of inclusion and purpose that our rehearsals and classes provide him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/d1c7b285-9343-45b8-8554-8902e5c36fed/siena+anchorless.png Students - Siena Mehta Siena is currently enrolled in the Redondo Union Transition Program. She has many interests outside of Anchorless including watching movies, solving puzzles, making arts and crafts, and participating in a book club, She stays active by doing karate, swimming, and dancing. Siena has participated in seven Anchorless productions playing major roles including Willy Wonka, Captain Hook, Sharpay Evans, and Pinocchio. She enjoys acting in dramatic and extravagant roles because they allow her to explore different personas. Siena went above and beyond by choreographing and teaching the dance for Anchorless's Annual Fundraiser. She has left her mark on Anchorless with her high energy and impressive memorization skills. Over the years, Anchorless has been a space for her to be a part of a community and be herself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/8fcb5d37-44e0-4d59-b9b5-cf98364039df/erinanchorless.jpg Students - Erin Pawlowski Erin is a long time member of our Anchorless family. She is very involved in our community as an ambassador for the Friendship Foundation, ICAN attendee, and volunteer for Meals on Wheels. Erin enjoys outdoor recreation and physical exercise including the Special Olympics, volleyball, track, basketball, and karate. She has participated in nine Anchorless productions since our 2018 production of Beauty and the Beast, her favorite of her performances. She has thrived at Anchorless due to her friendliness, flexible acting, and openness to trying new performing styles. Throughout Erin’s time with Anchorless, she has developed her confidence and public speaking skills, qualities that have transferred to her life both on and off stage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/469f76e6-6da1-4e6b-b25c-c6756d763cde/Sofia+Anchorless.jpeg Students - Sofia Kalem Sofia is a 20 year old student in Palos Verdes Unified School District’s transition program. Outside Anchorless, Sofia has been riding horses since she was 5 years old, participates in dances at the Palos Verdes Conservancy- Ready, Willing, Able group, and looks forward to monthly EKO dances. Sofia is grateful to have the opportunity to participate in such meaningful activities. They have provided a place for her to develop her speech, motor skills, and overall confidence. Sofia has been a part of nine Anchorless productions, her first show being our 2018 performance of Beauty and the Beast. She loves having the opportunity to sing, dance, and perform for a room of guests. A highlight of Sofia’s time at Anchorless has been playing Night at the Museum during the Saturday classes. She loves her community unconditionally and lights up the room with her positivity, always helping those around her. She advises any new students to enjoy every moment at Anchorless, no matter what role you are privileged to play. She is grateful for Anchorless, as it has given her opportunities to learn, meet new friends, and spend time with existing friends. It has provided a safe place full of patience and understanding where students are happy and free to be expressive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/7e35ba20-c9f0-44ca-8c11-70822ce755ae/Kalea+Anchorless+June.jpeg Students - Kalea Darrow Kalea is 22 years old and has been a part of Anchorless since 2017. Outside of Anchorless, Kalea enjoys going to Disneyland and Universal Studios, playing soccer, attending concerts and plays, and spending time with her dog, Pumpkin, and cat, Ichigo.Kalea’s first production was The Lion King, where she portrayed the role of Timon. Her favorite production was Willy Wonka Jr. where she played Veruca Salt because she was able to entertain the audience with her spunky character. At Anchorless, Kalea enjoys spending time with her buddies and making new friendships. Kalea stands out for both her accountability and integrity as a student as well as her great creativity and ability to brighten the mood with her humor. She advises new students to relax, enjoy, and focus on having fun at Anchorless. Kalea appreciates Anchorless because she has been able to develop important friendships and shine as a performer on stage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/c82f748a-b6f9-4283-8643-c1c0a37747f3/josie+anchorless.jpeg Students - Josie Gardener Josie is 23 years old and is part of the ICAN Adult Program. In her spare time, Josie enjoys playing basketball, going to Knotts Berry Farm, feeding ducks, playing word games, and traveling. Josie has been a part of the Anchorless family since our 2017 production of Lion King. Her favorite show was Seussical because she loved the fun and lively cast. She always looks forward to seeing her friends at rehearsals and participating in the shows together. Josie is an incredibly smart and inquisitive student, and she always lights up the room with her bright smile. Her advice to any new students and volunteers is to enjoy the process because this program is meant for everyone to have fun and learn how to work together to produce a fantastic show. She appreciates Anchorless for giving her the opportunity to learn more about theater and to build new relationships. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/cbc9d6ea-04ca-4a48-933b-872790506214/joe+anchorless.jpeg Students - Joe Newman Joe is 21 years old and is a part of Mira Costa’s CHOICE program. Outside of Anchorless, Joe plays soccer, basketball, and does karate. He is also a self appointed LA Kings Superfan! Joe has participated in seven Anchorless productions, and has contributed to our Anchorless Family with his great positivity and motivation. His favorite show was High School Musical, where he starred as Troy Bolton and was able to showcase his dancing; however, his first show, Beauty and the Beast holds a special place in his heart. Joe stands out as an extremely hard worker and serves as an example for students around him. He encourages everyone to try Anchorless, as it is extremely fun and our buddy volunteers are amazing. Joe thanks Anchorless for helping him find his passion in theater as an actor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/e7a80fae-a773-4817-83ae-2c3b52f2cee7/payton+anchorless.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/98fabc67-0f4c-497d-ad55-fa798b31775b/ava+anchorless.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/3df73561-7895-46d5-88af-1cee0fc6d53c/naomi+anchorles.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/d8c876e6-8949-41d5-a481-5aae059bb730/David+Anchorless.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/c5e9e4a1-385e-4d3b-9f65-b69606a10626/dnee.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/41aeab0f-27d4-4f5b-b2dd-53d3bf860af2/Mekhi%2Banchorless.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/230c5683-fcaa-47d5-a4f6-a9903a7e0e7e/jakebokanchor.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/dffe935b-d859-4202-a72a-af48c1e2839d/anti.jpeg Students - Cassandra Datts Cassandra is a student at Lawndale High School. She is friendly and loves spending time with her family and making new friends. In her free time, Cassandra enjoys cooking and doing arts and crafts. Moana will be her first Anchorless production and she is extremely excited to be portraying the role of Pua. Through Anchorless, Cassandra has gotten more comfortable performing in front of an audience. Her favorite part of rehearsals are strengthening her craft as well as getting to see her friends and make new ones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/42706dc5-3317-4de2-bc7e-44dc3390ed7e/A02DC7BD-18AB-4E1B-AC77-6626FEF352CE.jpeg Students - Brandon Nicols Brandon joined Anchorless last year as Northbrook in Anchorless’s Mary Poppins, and is currently playing the role of Te Fiti in the spring show, Moana, which has been his favorite musical so far. He brightens rehearsals with his enthusiasm and humor, and he is always willing to help out his fellow castmates. Brandon is always eager to participate in rehearsals, and his favorite parts are dancing and playing games. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/42a62a40-4f1a-4f2b-8d83-eae9f53668ff/SOTMezra.jpg Students - Ezra Cornelison Ezra is a student at Manhattan Beach Middle School. He is very active and participates in many sports, including basketball, baseball, soccer and swim. Outside of being an athlete, he enjoys playing the drums, singing, dancing, spending time with his dog and doing parkour. He loves going on trips to Disneyland and listening to Disney music at home. Ezra performed as Cat 2 in Seussical and as Les in Newsies last month. At rehearsal, he builds friendships with other cast members and is always excited to play “Night at the Museum” during warm-ups. Ezra always makes sure to bring a positive attitude and enthusiasm to every rehearsal. He finds much joy in performing and is very proud of how far he has come. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/1dabc39f-b3d6-4594-aaa1-4eb7cd0632f6/CDF5D1CD-958B-46E7-8D88-05FFE3C17774.jpeg Students - Jack Simmons Jack is a sophomore at Redondo Union High School. He is very athletic, and enjoys lifting weights and pushing himself while he trains in the gym. To wind down, Jack plays games on his computer and cooks spicy food. He loves bringing joy to his friends, family, and fellow cast members. Jack performed in Newsies, his first play, this month. His confidence has boosted since joining Anchorless, and he has conquered his stage fright. On stage, he always makes sure to remain calm and keep the show going, even when there is an error. His favorite activity at rehearsal is socializing and dancing with the cast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/a1a40ca7-521c-4b57-a0c4-c346ab9245cc/thumbnail_image0.jpg Students - Ivan Melendez Ivan spends his time practicing karate and attends movie nights and birthday bashes at the Friendship Foundation. He enjoys shopping and going out to eat in his free time. One of his favorite activities is spending time with family and friends. Ivan attends Saturday drama classes every week and has not yet performed in an Anchorless production, but looks forward to participating in more events. Since joining Anchorless, he has made new friendships and become more confident. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/732e1b0f-988e-4dee-b0f9-f371f04d85a2/Magnus.jpeg Students - Magnus Cull Magnus is a junior at Redondo Union High School. He enjoys participating in Redondo’s drama and cooking clubs. After school, Magnus is an active member in his Boy Scout troop and plays soccer on a club team. In his free time, he attends Club 21 and watches movies. Magnus has performed in one Anchorless production, Willy Wonka, playing the part of James. He also frequently attends Anchorless’s Saturday drama classes. He loves making people laugh and having fun at rehearsals and classes. His favorite Anchorless activity is playing acting games with his peers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/bb67baf2-fc49-4be7-aacf-3aa5febeba3d/thumbnail_image0.jpg Students - Garrett Hunt Garrett enjoys going to Disneyland, the aquarium, the movies, and the zoo. He spends his free time with his friends and family and likes FaceTiming and movie nights. He loves making people laugh and spending time with others. Garrett’s favorite Anchorless show was Charlie and the Chocolate Factory because he received a lot of laughter from the audience. He has also performed in several other shows including Beauty and the Beast, Frozen, and Seussical. He has formed many friendships through Anchorless, and loves to have his friends and family attend the shows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/3e271be1-1673-4e25-b2c4-5e4ab5be0f6f/jillian+headshot.jpeg Students - Jillian Frankel Jillian is a student at Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District’s Transition To Independence program. She spends her free time with her friends and enjoys filming videos for her YouTube channel. Jillian likes to go bowling, swimming, and camping, and is learning sign language. Jillian will be playing the role of Baby Bear in her first Anchorless production, Shrek Revue, this summer. She has also been a regular participant in Anchorless Saturday Drama Classes. She has made many new friends through Anchorless, and her confidence has increased since joining the Anchorless family. Jillian works hard as a student and is very motivated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/0382c330-78e6-4bbb-a3fd-2455bdeaa135/Image+from+iOS+%281%29.jpg Students - Dante Aubry Dante is a student at Larch Village. Outside of Anchorless, he is very active at Mychal’s Learning Place and participates in Special Olympics. Dante also loves music and is skilled at the piano and the keyboard. Dante has been a part of Anchorless since the beginning with his first show being Aladdin. Since then, he has been in The Lion King, High School Musical and Mary Poppins. Dante enjoys memorizing lines every rehearsal, and he loves being able to play characters from his favorite movies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/d1d78d2c-a9f1-455c-a561-9290654b7b71/IMG_7964.jpeg Students - Alemnesh Tobin Alemnesh is a student at Mira Costa High School. She plays soccer and runs track with Special Olympics, and she attends many Friendship Foundation events. Alemnesh loves art, working out, and painting. Alemnesh's first production with Anchorless was Matilda, where she played Nigel. She is also currently playing a chairman in this spring's musical, Mary Poppins. Her favorite activity in rehearsal is singing. She is a very supportive cast member, always trying to find a way to help out her fellow actors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/e2f3be4f-1a34-400c-aa93-ccd0ca5b1efe/anthony.jpeg Students - Anthony Odom Anthony is a member of Mychal's Learning Place’s Path to Independence program. In his free time, he enjoys listening to music and playing video games. Anthony also loves to bake with his mom. Anthony has been a part of many Anchorless shows. His first show was The Jungle Book where he played King Louie. Since then, Anthony has played ensemble roles in High School Musical and Matilda, and he is playing the role of George in this spring’s Mary Poppins. Anthony loves acting and is great at focusing and following directions in rehearsal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/e85dc3ab-577f-4081-bf7e-726d4e488a7e/Image+from+iOS+%282%29.jpg Students - Elsie Gonzales Elsie is a student at Morningside High School. Outside of Anchorless, she participates in Straight Up Abilities dance classes and TYA’s social skills group. In her free time, she loves to read and listen to music. Elsie’s first production with Anchorless was Matilda where she played the role of Matilda. Since, she played Kelsey in High School Musical 2 and is currently playing Mary Poppins in this spring’s production of Mary Poppins. Her favorite part of rehearsals is playing games with her cast members. During rehearsals, she always works hard and participates. Anchorless has made Elsie less shy, allowing her to interact more with other people. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/c8dfb2ea-9268-4a97-92b2-74415266a8c6/noah.jpg Students - Noah Rickard Noah is a hard-working 16-year-old student at Torrance High School. Outside of Anchorless, he enjoys music, long walks, visiting the beach, riding his electric bike, reading and discussing American history and politics with his grandpa, and watching movies. Noah has been an actor with Anchorless for many productions, his first being Willy Wonka where he played Augustus Gloop. Since, he has played Kristoff in Frozen, Chad in High School Musical 2, and, most recently, Horton in Seussical. His favorite role was Augustus Gloop, as he loves making the audience laugh. Noah enjoys coming to weekly rehearsals and improving his acting and singing skills. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/e212bb2d-2503-4289-8c4f-e3058d629e0f/Image+from+iOS+%281%29+%281%29.jpg Students - Naomi Storr Naomi is a very kind 19-year-old student at Frostig School West. Outside of Anchorless, Naomi plays the piano and practices Tae Kwon Do, and enjoys reading and art. Naomi has been with Anchorless since Frozen, where she played the part of Bulda. She is now part of our set design crew in our upcoming musical, Seussical. Naomi enjoys dancing with other students, and has improved her teamwork skills through Anchorless. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/51485278-df60-44c5-abf6-70184c10305d/Image+from+iOS+%282%29.jpg Students - Bianca Morales Bianca is a student at the Social Vocational Services Center. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and participating in programs with the Friendship Foundation. Bianca also enjoys dancing and listening to music. Bianca's first show with Anchorless was Frozen, and she is performing in our fall musical, Seussical, where she will be playing the role of Young Kangaroo. Her favorite part of being in shows is learning fun dances and wearing fun costumes. Bianca is always on time and ready to learn. Bianca is a wonderful and energetic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/8d2daa63-708c-44ce-9b03-4bc8c91c5a87/Image+from+iOS+%283%29+%281%29.jpg Students - Josie Gardner Josie is a student of the Hamilton Transition Program. She enjoys playing basketball, solving puzzles, playing video games, researching, and visiting Knott’s Berry Farm. Josie also loves to sing, dance, hike, dress up, feed ducks, and collect My Little Pony merchandise. Josie has been in multiple productions with Anchorless. Her past roles include Scar in The Lion King, Gaston in Beauty and the Beast, Mrs. Gloop in Willy Wonka, and the Duke of Weselton in Frozen. Though she has enjoyed all of her roles, she specifically enjoyed playing Scar and Gaston, as villain roles are her favorite. Anchorless has given Josie something to look forward to every week and has given her the chance to collaborate on a large project, see friends, and perform on stage. Josie loves to perform in the spotlight, and she makes rehearsals fun with her positive attitude. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/64adf966-2c01-4b84-b0ea-8681148244ac/Image+from+iOS+copy.jpg Students - Kalea Dorow Kalea is a student with Redondo’s Adult Transition Program. She frequently visits Disneyland, where she enjoys meeting Judy Hopps in Disney California Adventure. Kalea also enjoys watching The Masked Singer, building Legos, and writing in her journal. Outside of school, she loves to play soccer and participate in Friendship Foundation programs. Kalea is a long time performer with Anchorless. She has been in the cast of our fall musicals, and she participated in High School Musical 2 last summer. Though she has enjoyed all of her roles, Kalea’s favorites have been Veruca Salt in Willy Wonka and Elsa in Frozen. Her favorite part of performing is entertaining her friends, family, and other audience members. Anchorless has helped Kalea gain the confidence she needs to do that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/967aa846-f627-4882-b1b0-700c46383ce7/Image+from+iOS+%281%29.jpg Students - Cameron Lally Cameron Lally is a student at Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District’s Transition to Independence Program. He participates in football, baseball, and basketball. Outside of school, Cameron enjoys hiking, running, hanging out at the beach, listening to music, and making home videos. Cameron attended our Saturday drama classes this summer, and his favorite part was practicing dances with everyone. He looks forward to Anchorless every week and loves making new friends and learning about acting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/c2f984a0-890f-4d44-a716-b3182d209f2f/Image+from+iOS.jpeg Students - Sofia Kalem Sofia is a student at Palos Verdes High School. She enjoys taking fitness classes and playing tennis. She also rides horses and swims laps with her dad on weekends. In her free time, Sofia likes to watch movies, travel with her parents, take walks, and prepare meals for her family. Sofia’s first show with Anchorless was Beauty and the Beast where she played Belle. Sofia was also in Willy Wonka and Frozen. Her favorite part of rehearsals is singing and dancing with everyone. Sofia loves that her mentors get to watch her perform and enjoy the music and dances along with her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/3ac61596-95fc-4ea6-b8ed-de7d7e7bfdc2/1b6612_90f8457f1706455e8ee84d8a17b53ee9%7Emv2.png Students - Isabella Smith-Konecny Isabella is a Student at DaVinci Communications High School. In her free time, she likes to ride horses and hang out with friends. Isabella is one of our newer actresses. She has made two outstanding performances so far. Her first show with Anchorless was Frozen, where she played the role of Kristoff. Since then, she has played Mrs. Wormwood in Matilda. Isabella shows dedication to all of the roles, learning dances and scenes. She also loves getting to make new friends through Anchorless. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/8ab55e18-aacb-4eef-8de6-bcfbbb98b165/IMG_6913_JPG.jpeg Students - Elena Ashmore Elena is one of our most talented actors. She has been with Anchorless since 2018 when she played the Beast in Beauty and the Beast. She is currently rehearsing to play the role of Agatha Trunchbull in Matilda this spring. Elena enjoys getting to sing and dance at Anchorless with her fellow castmates. Outside of Anchorless, Elena loves to dance: hip hop, ballet, break dancing, you name it! She participates in Straight Up Abilities dance classes and enjoys furthering her dancing skills there. In her free time, Elena enjoys cooking and baking with her family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/168f3207-6267-4d17-a057-48d2b294bf81/image_edited.jpeg Students - John Grimble John’s first show with Anchorless was Frozen KIDS, where he played the role of King Agnar. Currently, John is rehearsing for the role of Bobby in Matilda The Musical JR. as well as participating in Anchorless’ Saturday Drama Classes. Outside of Anchorless, John is a student at Friendship Foundation, and he is a part of the Mychal’s Learning Place Adult Program. He also participates in the Special Olympics. In his free time, John enjoys spending time with friends and family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/487973d2-6914-49e4-8dc2-f697ab3222b4/20210318_120556_edited.jpeg Students - Jasmine Higgins Jasmine is one of our hardest working actresses. Her first show with Anchorless was High School Musical, and she will be in our next show, Matilda. Jasmine enjoys all aspects of theatre, especially dancing and acting with her fellow cast members. She brings energy and dedication to each production, showing great talent and appreciation for acting, singing, and dancing. Outside of Anchorless, Jasmine attends Straight Up Abilities Dance Classes and TYA Social Skills class, and she loves singing and dancing in her free time. Jasmine has a kind heart and likes to help others. She also enjoys spending time with her family and playing with her cousins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/e92fa309-6729-4978-beab-11a3581f5f44/f8f589bc-83c4-4cc1-84cb-edafd526757c.jpeg Students - Ian Shitabata Ian attends Palos Verdes High School, where he's a part of the Friendship Club and the Upvoice Reading Club. When he's not doing schoolwork or participating in his other extracurriculars, he can be found listening to music or playing Mario Kart on his Wii. Ian's first show with us was Frozen KIDS. His favorite part of the process was reading his script and practicing his lines. He enjoyed practicing the scenes and dances during rehearsals and always made sure to give us feedback and express enthusiasm in the Zoom chat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/73f524da-0af1-442e-9a8e-626b77eeb518/madysen_edited.jpeg Students - Madysen Fleck Madysen is a student at Miraleste Intermediate School. She is involved in Girl Scouts and Friendship Foundation programs. She also likes to play football, basketball, and baseball. Some of her other interests include playing games with her friends and family, biking, cooking, dancing, and especially going to Disneyland. One of her most admired qualities is the effort she puts into things she's passionate about. Madysen is making her Anchorless debut playing Anna in Frozen. Her favorite part of our programs is participating in group activities in breakout rooms so she can meet new people. Madysen asks helpful questions and brings positive energy and enthusiasm to rehearsals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/ea4a6251-1c24-4e9d-ba25-85cf5ed487fd/Image+1-14-21+at+1_47+PM.jpeg Students - Jessica Streich Jessica played Simba in the The Lion King KIDSand Matilda in Willy Wonka KIDS. She's looking forward to starring in Frozen KIDS next month as Olaf. Anchorless is like a family for Jessica, supporting her through thick and thin. She enjoys each part of the production process, from memorizing her lines to getting onstage to do her scenes. She also likes helping her fellow cast mates in studying their lines and practicing the dances. Outside of Anchorless, Jessica participates in programs at The Friendship Foundation and Social Vocational Services. She also likes to play video games and color in her spare time. Around friends, she's always kind and engaged. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/2b1db60c-48dd-4b25-a765-70cab6dea5d4/Griffin%2520Volunteer%2520of%2520the%2520Month%252.jpeg Students - Griffin Ephraim Griffin is best known for his sense of humor and positive energy. He loves swimming, writing, animating, and playing music on his keyboard. In his free time, he also likes to research trivia and visit Disneyland theme parks. Griffin works hard to memorize all of his lines and learn the choreography for the dance numbers. Last year in Willy Wonka, he starred as Mr. Bucket, and he's looking forward to performing in Frozen KIDS as Hans. Through his involvement with Anchorless, Griffin has found a sense of belonging by connecting with the members of our group while developing a new passion: acting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/23eeb034-8e3e-40f8-a26f-b955a288b6df/thumbnail_IMG_0237.jpg Students - Erin Pawlowski Erin is one of our most expressive and avid students. She has previously been a cast member in Beauty and the Beast and Willy Wonka KIDS, and she's currently involved in Frozen KIDS and our Saturday drama class program. Erin also participates in programs at The Friendship Foundation and Golden Heart Ranch. Some of her hobbies include swimming, dancing, and playing sports such as karate. She's also very friendly and approachable and loves to spend time with her friends and family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/31f867ce-0a06-4675-ade3-8cf07baea91f/Andrew+October.jpg Students - Andrew Mathews Andrew is a part of the Adult Program in Mychal's Learning Place and is involved with their fencing, softball, and bowling teams. In his free time, he enjoys playing video games and watching movies. He's very friendly and loves to tell jokes. He has been a cast member in two of our previous shows: Aladdin KIDS and The Jungle Book KIDS. He always comes to rehearsal ready to put forth his best effort. His favorite part of the production process is being assigned a new role to learn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/aae0ef39-db65-4c2f-a872-bc15b856f8da/IMG_4861.jpeg Students - Casey Rohrer Casey has been involved in each one of our fall productions with The Friendship Foundation. He is a very positive and uplifting cast member. Casey has an interest in the arts and storytelling beyond the musicals he's done with Anchorless. He has written many stories and plays, is training to become a comedian, enjoys visiting theaters, and has starred in local musicals like Once Upon a Mattress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/863ed24d-6564-4805-81f9-60fe9472fbf0/E73C81A4-BC38-4B07-A159-BA290180CEA1+-+Josie+Nouh.jpeg Students - Gregory Sadaris Gregory is one of our most enthusiastic and dedicated students. He has been in two of our productions, starring as The Genie in Aladdin and as Baloo in The Jungle Book. He is always engaged in rehearsals, and he loves getting to know his fellow cast members. Gregory attends school at Larch Village. He is also involved in a number of activities through Mychal's Learning Place and is known for his friendly and outgoing personality. In his free time, Gregory enjoys listening to music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/b9425a6e-3d7b-443e-baa0-3af0e36aa9b8/IMG_1430+-+Nisha+Mehta+%281%29.jpg Students - Siena Mehta Siena is one of our newest Friendship Foundation students. Last fall, she starred in Willy Wonka as both the Candy Man and Wonka. She has demonstrated her commitment in many ways: she has asked relevant questions about stage direction during rehearsal, she answers questions given to the class and is always engaged, and she's always eager to kick off every rehearsal. In her free time, Siena can be found watching movies, spending time with friends, or doing puzzles. She participates in other extracurricular classes outside Anchorless including horseback riding, swim, and dance. She attends Redondo Union High School. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/a23e4132-5577-4362-a595-252f3f3094cf/FB_IMG_1516069188875+-+Robert+smith+%281%29.jpg Students - Robert Smith Robert, who has been a cast member in all three shows we've done at Mychal's Learning Place, is a loving and focused student of ours. Not only is he a strong actor, but he's also a leader in rehearsal. He created one of the theatre games we commonly play at Anchorless to kick off rehearsals called "Robert's Game" in which participants go through the five stages of grief in different improv scenes. Outside of Anchorless, Robert is known as a funny yet focused individual. He enjoys spending time with friends in his free time. He also watches superhero movies for entertainment and also to learn from professional actors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/81803f57-22b3-483b-9a0f-2e230630cdb7/B43E2B3F-507A-485E-972D-C637551EEDA5+-+Lori+Pascover.png Students - Payton Pascover Payton is one of our most dedicated students. She's starred in all three productions we've done with Friendship Foundation, and she is always enthusiastic about helping and getting to know the volunteers. She even encouraged her friends to join our drama class after her first production, Lion King. Outside of school, Payton also participates in dance, karate, hip hop, and music classes with Ready Willing and Able. She enjoys seeing friends, playing sports, and horseback riding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/ea6eff8d-d92c-4d68-acc8-d094774f1212/Screen%2520Shot%25202020-04-15%2520at%25209.18_edited.jpg Students - Joe Newman Joe is best characterized by his positive and energetic attitude. Outside the productions he does with Anchorless, he's a student at Mira Costa High School, and he enjoys playing sports and games in his free time. Joe has been a cast member in our last two productions with Friendship Foundation. In our most recent one, Willy Wonka, he played the role of Charlie Bucket. Like most of our students, he discovered theatre for the first time through Anchorless and has developed a passion for it. Not only is he a hardworking and committed actor, but he's also very talented and entertaining to watch on stage. https://www.anchorlessproductions.com/volunteers daily 0.75 2025-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/a8ea0757-2307-4317-959d-f6e5e6e15aa8/Ava+J.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/daae3933-b7f4-470e-bd89-4520b984a3af/Joy+H.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/c4f3b50f-e4d0-491f-b8aa-7c30a58645ad/R+Arora.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/85845aca-92f2-469b-a62a-80c437973576/Amia+Tsai.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/fbd5a38f-4b53-41da-a69d-9ffae4451bf8/Zach.jpg Volunteers - Zachary Rosenfeld Zachary is a sophomore at Mira Costa High School. Outside of school, he volunteers for both Anchorless and Resin, a Hermosa-based art studio. Zach is currently a performance volunteer for Anchorless’s spring production: Tangled The Musical. Zach's unrelenting enthusiasm inspires everyone around him and makes him a great volunteer. He loves participating in the dances and helping his buddies learn their lines. Zach’s favorite Anchorless memory is meeting the cast of the show, including his buddy John, his now close friend and rehearsal sidekick. His advice to new members of the Anchorless family is to not worry about dancing in front of others, and just have fun with it. Anchorless has made him feel more confident in himself and has given him the opportunity to branch out socially. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/40433cae-c75b-4e7a-a708-d83bd74013bf/b3525fb1-4fdc-670d-cf72-01858c94f106.png Volunteers - Kaylynn Farr Kaylynn is a sophomore at Mira Costa High and a section leader in their Choral Union. She is also interested in learning and practicing American Sign Language. Kaylynn volunteered for The Spongebob Musical and is currently the co-director of Tangled: The Musical. She has loved getting to know all of her cast mates at rehearsals and on stage. Her openness and friendliness towards new people make her a great Anchorless volunteer. She advises new volunteers to try to connect with everyone at rehearsals. Anchorless has shown her a community of kind, genuine people who are all committed to helping others. She has found a new love for musicals through the Anchorless production process, and cannot wait to continue her journey with the organization. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/cdc4921b-f399-4e3e-8e60-054fdc3c2f3d/eli+anchor.jpg Volunteers - Eli White Eli is a sophomore at Mira Costa High School. In his free time, he paints, draws, and volunteers at Resin art gallery. In January, Eli made his Anchorless debut as a performance volunteer for The SpongeBob Musical. Eli has made an effort to befriend every one of his cast mates while staying attentive and maintaining a positive attitude. He has fond memories with all of his Anchorless buddies, but particularly reminisces over his wrestling lessons from Julian during rehearsals. Through Anchorless, Eli has become more confident in front of crowds and comfortable meeting new people. He hopes that new Anchorless volunteers and students will come to rehearsals with good spirits and an open mind. . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/2cebbbd1-7fc8-488b-ba23-9580bd16bc04/Screenshot+2025-02-17+at+1.33.36+PM.png Volunteers - Alana Clarke Alana is a junior at Mira Costa High School, where she runs on the track and cross country teams. In her free time, she stays active by playing soccer. Alana performed in her first Anchorless Production, The SpongeBob Musical, this month. Her timeliness and commitment paired with her genuine compassion made her a stand-out volunteer. Alana enjoys the rewarding nature of theater, and cherishes giving her final bows with her buddies Joe, Erin, and Carlos. Anchorless has taught Alana the power of collaboration and teamwork, as she is extremely proud of the show her and her peers were able to produce. She advises new Anchorless students and volunteers to have fun, try new things, and be stress free on stage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/657ea731-533c-4a3c-b6fc-a3327a604874/Chloe+anchorless.jpg Volunteers - Chloe Sparer Chloe is in 7th grade and is passionate about theater and performing. She is also very active, playing beach volleyball and soccer in her spare time. Chloe will be performing in her first Anchorless Production, The SpongeBob Musical, this month. As a new member of the Anchorless family and one of the youngest volunteers, she was nervous at her first rehearsal. However, she was immediately met with welcoming arms and comforting smiles. She feels as if she has formed connections that feel like she has known her peers for forever. Her ability to make friendships with different people has allowed her to thrive at Anchorless. Chloe advises new Anchorless students and volunteers to start memorizing lines as soon as possible because the show will come faster than it may appear. Thanks to Anchorless, Chloe has been able to think about people other than just herself and expand her creativity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/02c8efb1-0098-4755-a27d-7ae109177de8/sienna.png Volunteers - Sienna Saul Sienna is a junior at Mira Costa High School, where she is involved with the Friendship Club and The Helping Hands Club. She is an active advocate for the neurodiverse community as a Friendship Foundation, Mychal’s Learning Place, and Jack’s Clubhouse volunteer. Sienna will be performing in her first Anchorless Production this January, The SpongeBob Musical. She has connected with her Anchorless peers and established close friendships with her buddies Payton, Sofia, and John. Her patience and kindness makes her an outstanding addition to our Anchorless family. Sienna advises new Anchorless students and volunteers to make memories, have fun, and try your best because the end result is well worth it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/1fd27ebb-a316-4142-b475-ca7b5fcb2741/Ella+anchorless.jpg Volunteers - Ella Ledger Ella is a senior in high school and equestrian athlete. She is involved with the neurodiverse community outside of Anchorless through Friendship Foundation programs and the Skechers Friendship Walk Teen Advisory Board. Ella will be performing in her first Anchorless production this year, The Spongebob Musical. Her buddy for this production is April, with whom she has formed a very close relationship. She has learned to adapt to April’s particular needs and modifying dances for her. In return, April has inspired Ella with positivity and eagerness. Ella tells future Anchorless volunteers to be adaptable and get to know their buddies so everyone can experience the show to its fullest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/809cba5a-f1dd-4a07-bcdf-8158503e6ee5/katevanchroless.jpg Volunteers - Karyme Valeriano Kate is a junior and member of the choirs program at Mira Costa High School. She performed in Finding Nemo as the moonfish and is currently volunteering for The Spongebob Musical. Kate’s favorite part about rehearsals is learning the songs and dances, because they keep students engaged and display the cast’s hard work. Her reliability and attentiveness make her an incredible volunteer who is always ready to lend a helping hand. Kate encourages new members of the Anchorless family to make the best of their experiences by stepping out of their comfort zones. Through her time at Anchorless, Kate has learned to not fear making mistakes, and now embraces her errors as opportunities for growth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/25641a2f-340a-4b84-897c-fc183eb34499/melaniiaanchorless.png Volunteers - Melania Torrisi Melania is a junior at Mira Costa High School. She is a part of their Drama Department and performed in their production of Footloose. Melania joined Anchorless in Fall 2023 to volunteer for our production of Peter Pan. Her favorite part of the experience was watching the show come together after months of hard work and preparation. Her optimism and genuine kindness make her an incredible volunteer. She advises new Anchorless students and volunteers to never give up, as nearly anything is possible when you put your mind to it. She has adopted this mindset since joining the Anchorless family, and hopes to help others achieve the same. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/3d782b34-a525-4769-b3e9-fce73e18aadd/gianna+anchroess.jpg Volunteers - Gianna Goodman-Bhyat Gianna is 17 and an incoming senior at Mia Costa High School, where she runs a club for banned books and participates in the mock trial team. Outside of school, she is a coach at Sender One Climbing Gym. Gianna has been involved in six Anchorless shows playing various roles ranging from Judge Yertle the Tertle in Seussical, to costumes manager in Peter Pan, to Director of Finding Nemo Jr. She loved seeing her creative vision come to life on stage and witness the cast’s progress throughout the rehearsal process in her leadership role in Finding Nemo Jr. Gianna always takes the time to build connections with every student and volunteer at rehearsals, ensuring everyone feels comfortable and supported at all times. She advises new Anchorless students and volunteers to not fear mistakes, as you are bound to mess up; instead, she urges everyone to use these errors as points of reflection and learning. Gianna is excited to embark on her final year with Anchorless and use the lessons she has learned with us in her future endeavors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/d57b681d-5b4d-4d97-ae20-762dac139059/Gabriella+anchorless.jpeg Volunteers - Gabriella Fish Gabriella Fish recently graduated from Mira Costa and will be attending Stanford University in the Fall. She is very involved in the community, including her role as a seamstress at Lauridsen Ballet California's Costuming Department, the Head of Research and Public Speaking in Beach Cities Health District’s Youth Advisory Council, and a UCLA internship program. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with her friends, going on walks to the pier, sewing, crocheting, and volunteering a local dog rescue center. Gabriella joined Anchorless to help with costume design for Moana and Peter Pan, but furthered her involvement as Anchorless’s Administrative Assistant. She particularly enjoyed leading costumes for Peter Pan because she was able to curate more detailed costumes so each student felt special and unique. Gabriella stands out as a volunteer with her kind and empathetic approach that ensures everyone feels comfortable and cared for. She appreciates Anchorless because she has not only found happiness through making costumes, but also interacting and forming friendships with the students. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/b19209b8-27ae-4a19-95c3-05ad7391ba98/Ava+anchorless.jpeg Volunteers - Ava Ford Ava Ford is a senior at Mira Costa and is Anchorless’s Operations Director. At Mira Costa, Ava is an active member of the Drama/Tech Department where she has performed in several productions and benefits and has even co-directed a scene.Ava began volunteering with Anchorless for our online production of Frozen during her freshman year but currently runs our Saturday Drama Class program. During her time at Anchorless, she has particularly enjoyed watching all the students grow their confidence and get excited about theater. Ava is an amazing volunteer because uses her experience in theater to highlight the individual talents and abilities of our students. Working with anchorless reminds Ava of why she loves theater. She believes that theater is meant to connect people through empathy, understanding, and friendship, which she has found through her drama classes in the park. She plans to continue to work with the special needs community through performing arts, and hopes to ultimately build a future where performing arts is accessible to everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/b480bcad-5dc0-4955-8ce7-c8a3fc50fdca/aaron+anchorlessss.png Volunteers - Aaron Henschel Aaron is a junior at Mira Costa and is currently Anchorless’s Executive Director. He is part of Mira Costa’s Model UN and Drama/Tech programs and is performing in Costa’s Spring musical Footloose. Aaron is currently Anchorless’s longest volunteer, having been volunteering with us since our 2018 production of Beauty and the Beast. Aaron’s favorite memory from Anchorless is directing Seussical’s tech week as it allowed him to form stronger friendships with his peers. Aaron stands out for his positive attitude and outgoing character as he is always ready to help out fellow volunteers and students. Aaron urges future volunteers and students to not fear making mistakes. He reflects that although the first few times volunteering for special needs organizations may feel daunting, putting yourself out there and allowing yourself to make connections with others will prove very useful. Aaron appreciates that Anchorless has allowed him to connect with a very important part of his community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/382b056a-843a-4e19-b965-50ef291568cf/william+anchorless.png Volunteers - William Kiely William is currently a senior at Mira Costa and will be attending Brown University in the Fall. He is very involved within the community as a helpline volunteer, president of Muscle Acapella, and actor in Mira Costa’s Spring musical Footloose. William has been a part of Anchorless for the past four years, starting with our online production of Frozen in 2020. His favorite role was Vlad Vlafikof in Seussical because he loved bonding with the cast as his character was carried around the stage. He particularly enjoyed his first production, Frozen, because he became very close with his buddy John and got to see his improvement throughout the show. William stands out for being an extremely friendly, charismatic volunteer who truly cares about all the students and volunteers in our program. He praises Anchorless for fostering a fun and welcoming community that has allowed him to grow as a person and build lasting friendships. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/fec669de-8de4-411a-8477-c5522498144d/nat+anchorless.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/86688fa0-cda3-45fc-a25d-5183a03bbc2b/holly+anchorless.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/9614c793-72db-4045-911c-5608fe874fda/annika+anchorless.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/0aeed4f4-de87-4911-909d-3deca695202b/Anna+Anchorless.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/039fe4a0-c040-4090-80d7-edcc86644904/kelly.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/dff14cbb-e6dd-4acd-8bce-48cf9dc51512/Kate+anchorless.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/80595497-45fa-4c11-8d74-c9a349c4831d/jadenanchor.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/53b6cc4f-e8e5-40dd-8887-b3b5070849f9/sonnnetanchor.jpeg Volunteers - Sonnet Prakash Sonnet is a student at Mira Costa High School. They are passionate about the environment, participating in beach clean-ups through Costa’s Every Small Act Matters Club. They are also involved in the Creative Writing Club at their school and take art classes. In their free time, Sonnet enjoys writing, singing, making music, painting, and drawing. Our upcoming spring production, Moana, will be Sonnet’s first Anchorless show. They love Moana’s soundtrack, dancing on stage, and having fun with their castmates. Sonnet thanks Anchorless for not only improving their confidence and giving them something to look forward to, but for giving them many new friends. Sonnet is flexible, attentive and outgoing, and with their friendly, approachable personality, they are an excellent volunteer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/e55169b9-90a1-4f71-9df7-389b886ac8e3/2D5558FB-C8A7-4DCA-AD48-55EE43DB6EEB.jpeg Volunteers - Jack Adler Jack is a student at Vistamar High School. He is captain of the golf team and is involved in his school’s theater program, currently playing Benny in Rent. In his free time, Jack enjoys hanging out with friends, playing cards, and golfing. In January, Jack volunteered for his first Anchorless production, Newsies, as Sound Manager and is excited for the upcoming spring production of Moana. He loves Anchorless because he wants to help make theater more accessible and a special experience for everyone. With his outgoing and lively personality, Jack loves interacting with the hard-working students backstage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/cd42d9cc-e79f-46c1-8d4e-587e2a5a4e61/img_8342_720.jpg Volunteers - Sydney Dust Sydney is a student at Vistamar High School. She is very involved with theatre at her school, co-producing a student-run production and participating in performances. In her free time, she reads books and spends time with her friends. Sydney performed in her first Anchorless production last month as Pulitzer’s Assistant in Newsies. She is inspired by the creativity of the directors and enjoys learning new dances. She is a committed volunteer and always takes the time to rehearse to ensure the play goes smoothly. Sydney is always looking out for her fellow cast members and works hard to make sure everyone has a great experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/7221b67a-9f5b-4663-86f9-ebf0c67851f5/B924B0AE-568B-4BDC-9FD9-FCD03628C183.jpeg Volunteers - Ava Federici Ava is a student at Mira Costa High School. At school, she is a member of the Model United Nations program, Associated Student Body, and the softball team. She is interested in flying, and is working on getting her private pilots license and learning how to fly a prop plane. This month, Ava performed in her first Anchorless Production as Buttons in Newsies. She looks forward to rehearsals every week and is thankful to be a part of the Anchorless community. She loves collaborating and creating friendships with fellow cast members. Ava finds the challenge of performing very rewarding and is always willing to work hard to achieve her goals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/e3b78ce5-5520-4f90-ad85-38f2747ee4d2/IMG_1254.jpg Volunteers - Charlie Baboolal Charlie is a student at Mira Costa High School. He balances his time between being a scholar student and playing for the volleyball team, while being an active member of the drama department. In his free time, he loves making his friends laugh and acting in theater. This January, Charlie is going to perform in his first Anchorless production, Newsies. At rehearsals, he enjoys dancing and spending time with the students and other volunteers. Through Anchorless, he has grown his character by becoming a kinder, more caring and understanding person. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/c67e1c51-e1bf-47bb-ab99-b62e94f4e0fa/IMG_1384.jpg Volunteers - Seph Peters Seph is a student at Mira Costa High School. They are a member of choir and drama, and in their free time, enjoy reading and writing. He frequently volunteers for children’s classes at Resin Art Gallery. Seph is going to perform in their first Anchorless production this fall, Newsies Jr. Seph is consistently patient and understanding, making him a wonderful volunteer. Their favorite part of rehearsals is learning the dances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/2d6ab83f-2682-490e-bc74-17fe57e0fd93/Image+from+iOS+%282%29.jpg Volunteers - Emma Gordon Emma is a student at Manhattan Beach Middle School. Emma actively participates in musical theater and dance. In her free time, Emma enjoys hanging out with her friends, writing, and going for walks. This summer, Emma performed in her first Anchorless production, Shrek Revue, as the elf, where she felt very welcomed by the Anchorless family. She will also be a Performance Volunteer for Newsies this fall! She enjoys working with all of the students and volunteers to put on a great show. Emma is a wonderful performance volunteer, as she always comes to rehearsals engaged with a positive attitude and bright spirit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/2b4e29e5-5419-411c-a5c9-744a1bdfc52c/allie+headshot.jpeg Volunteers - Alexandra Goldman Alexandra is an incoming sophomore at Mira Costa High School. She spends much of her free time hanging out with her friends and participating in taekwondo, cross country, and lacrosse. She also enjoys playing board games with her family and playing with her dogs and guinea pigs. Alexandra has volunteered with Anchorless’s Saturday Drama Classes, is currently a performance volunteer in Shrek Revue, and will teach at the Friendship Camp drama station this summer. Her first production with Anchorless is Shrek Revue where she is playing the roles of Young Shrek and Wicked Witch. She loves interacting with and getting to know the students and finds joy in helping others through Anchorless. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/599779f4-8a52-4d43-9f99-c27c9eb84217/Image+from+iOS.jpg Volunteers - Catherine Greenberg Catherine is a student at Mira Costa High School. She enjoys helping her mom with dinner, watching her favorite TV shows, and hanging out with her friends. Catherine is very studious, spending much of her time doing schoolwork and volunteering with Anchorless. Catherine has been in two Anchorless productions. Her first production was Seussical, where she played a Jungle Character, and she recently played a townsperson in Mary Poppins. At rehearsal, Catherine loves talking to the students about their weeks and what they’ve been up to recently. She does an amazing job of lifting other students up and being a great friend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/9392953b-195e-474d-b71d-71df57b96574/IMG_7965.jpeg Volunteers - Karyme Valeriano Karyme is a student at Mira Costa High School. She is involved with Costa’s drama department, and she auditions for television and commercial projects outside of school. She also enjoys making self tapes, watching her favorite shows, and hanging out with her friends. Karyme’s first Anchorless production is this spring’s Mary Poppins. At rehearsal, she loves learning dances, playing acting games, and spending time with her buddies. Karyme has met many new friends through Anchorless, and she looks forward to rehearsals every week. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/23130ea4-3273-48f9-a01b-f794d1904cd6/samantha.jpeg Volunteers - Samantha Bennett Samantha is a student at Manhattan Beach Middle School. Outside of Anchorless, she loves reading, listening to music, hanging out with her family and pets, and frequenting Knotts Berry Farm. She also participates in singing lessons. Samantha’s first production with Anchorless is this spring’s Mary Poppins. Her favorite part of rehearsal is playing fun acting games with the cast. Samantha is a valuable volunteer who learns quickly and is good at making new friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/4d821379-9561-4d1e-9602-14d3205c12e0/Image+from+iOS+%283%29.jpg Volunteers - Caroline Cryer Caroline is a 15-year-old student at Mira Costa High School. She loves to keep herself busy, playing softball, participating in choir, and singing in Costa’s acapella group, Coterie. She also loves to sing and write songs. Caroline’s first production with Anchorless is this spring’s Mary Poppins. Her favorite part of rehearsal is playing theater games, particularly zip-zap-zop. She always actively and enthusiastically participates and is a great listener. Anchorless has shown Caroline the impact of true kindness and has taught her how to be a better listener in her everyday life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/9acf3dcd-498f-49e0-82e7-cf1d4d45ef8b/kali.jpeg Volunteers - Kali Smith Kali is a 16-year-old student at Mira Costa High School. When not volunteering for Saturday Drama Classes or rehearsals, she enjoys hanging out with her friends and family. Kali also enjoys baking, painting, and backpacking. Kali’s first production with Anchorless was this year’s fall musical, Seussical, where she played a Jungle Citizen. Kali loves playing games and learning dances with students and other volunteers. Through her experiences with Anchorless, Kali has learned how to reach large goals and has realized the importance of kindness in her life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/5d02f5f9-34ca-4867-a768-86736d3ef0fa/Image+from+iOS+%281%29.jpg Volunteers - Naila CdeBaca Naila is a twelve-year-old student at Adams Middle school. Outside of Anchorless, she loves to play soccer with Sand and Surf, and also enjoys being outdoors. Naila’s first production with Anchorless is this year’s fall musical Seussical, where she is a part of the costume crew! Naila loves visiting thrift stores to look for costumes, and is very talented at picking out the right pieces. Through Anchorless, Naila has been able to learn more of the ins and outs of costuming in a fun and inclusive space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/ebfa8308-a94f-44bc-8bf9-761dcd7d2dc1/Image+from+iOS+%283%29.jpg Volunteers - Lily Boettcher Lily is a sophomore at Mira Costa High School. Outside of Anchorless, she enjoys reading, watching TV, and spending time with her loved ones. Lily also spends much of her time writing and dancing. Lily’s first production with Anchorless is this year’s fall musical, Seussical, where she will be playing the role of Jungle Citizen 1. She loves dancing and making new friends in rehearsals. She is grateful for all of the experiences she’s had through Anchorless, and she is excited for many more to come. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/e30df834-5f0f-4251-8713-b7e72c216f76/Image+from+iOS+%282%29+%281%29.jpg Volunteers - Gianna Goodman-Bhyat Gianna is a freshman at Mira Costa High School. In her free time, she participates in competitive indoor climbing, plays piano, and volunteers at her synagogue as a madricha teacher’s assistant. In addition to her numerous extracurriculars, Gianna loves to write, watch Netflix, read, and she is currently learning how to use Python! Gianna’s first production with Anchorless is this year’s fall musical, Seussical, where she will be playing the role of Judge Yertle. In rehearsal, Gianna loves learning dances and working with the kind and supportive students and volunteers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/99bb399b-4391-46be-a738-7c9888f888e7/Image+from+iOS.jpg Volunteers - Jaxon Stroyke Jaxon is a freshman at Mira Costa High School. He is a very active student, participating in multiple school activities and clubs including Comedy Sportz, choir, Drama Club, Improv Club, and beach volleyball. Outside of school, Jaxon spends his time by hanging out at the beach with his friends, singing, acting, and taking dance classes. Jaxon’s first production with Anchorless is this year’s fall show, Seussical, and he will play Cat 1. He enjoys learning dances and meeting new friends in rehearsal. He always lights up the space with his bright and energetic personality, which helps him teach the students to the best of his ability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/1aa63a74-ed3e-4bdc-ad84-97150ee2cb8e/Image+from+iOS+%282%29.jpg Volunteers - Charlie Farber Charlie Farber is a freshman at Chadwick School. He is a busy student, participating in his school’s theatre and Model United Nations programs. Outside of his extracurriculars, Charlie enjoys reading, playing video games, and hanging out with his friends. He also likes to run, watch films, and collect vinyls. Charlie’s first show with Anchorless was High School Musical 2 where he played Ryan. He has also been a part of our Saturday drama classes and our Summer 2021 Showcase. He loves Anchorless because he feels like he is part of a family when he sees how happy the students are in rehearsal. Additionally, Anchorless has helped him grow and practice his social and leadership skills. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/049c84f2-7f82-4f46-8705-dfb0ba542b2e/Screen+Shot+2021-08-02+at+12_12_48+AM.png Volunteers - Krish Patel Krish will be a senior at Mira Costa High School this fall. He volunteers at the UCLA Health Center to help the elderly and also plays Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball. In his free time, he likes to hang out with friends, watch movies and sports, and play video games. Krish made his Anchorless debut in Frozen as Townsperson 11. He has since been in Matilda Jr. where he played Rudolpho. Krish enjoys doing run-throughs and practicing scenes with his cast. He brings a positive mindset to every rehearsal and helps everyone do their best in each production he is a part of. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/ecf7b9f8-7e72-4df6-9625-2332c5c7d0c9/1b6612_e7956375e5a548c1a266659d898c84bb%7Emv2.jpeg Volunteers - Julia Holton Julia is one of our committed tech crew members. She worked on the costume and prop design team for both Matilda and Frozen. As well as being part of the tech crew for Willy Wonka, Frozen, and Matilda. Through Anchorless, Julia has been able to experience the sense of community that is felt while working on a musical. Through her involvement with anchorless, Julia has used her interest in historical fashion and musical theatre to bring Anchorless’ shows to life. Outside of Anchorless, Julia is a senior at Mira Costa High School. She participates in a charity organization called the Sandpiper Juniors and is also a BSA scout. Julia is a creative; writing poems, songs, and stories. She also enjoys studying historical fashion, environmentalism, and going to Disneyland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/ff2d50c0-d8c6-4cc1-906b-4e400d751b78/Image+from+iOS+%281%29.jpeg Volunteers - Sydney Brooks Sydney is an avid volunteer. She first got involved with Anchorless through the National Charity League and has continued working with the program since her first show, Frozen. Joining Anchorless in 2020 gave Sydney an opportunity to connect with people and establish a routine during a time of isolation. Now, she loves being part of Anchorless Drama Classes and getting to learn dances, write scenes, and perform with her friends. She has gotten the chance to see her friends and castmates grow throughout her time with Anchorless and finds it rewarding to watch them succeed. Sydney enjoys spending time with friends and family, going to the beach, playing tennis, traveling, and listening to music. She also works with the Friendship Foundation and Heal the Bay through the National Charity League. This summer, Sydney is looking forward to volunteering with the Friendship Foundation and getting to spend more time with her friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/2606167f-c7b0-48a4-bd60-763a469202e4/IMG_6791_JPG.jpeg Volunteers - Paloma Hashemi Paloma is a student at Vistamar school. In her free time, she likes to listen to music, play the piano, scrapbook, and hang out with her friends and pets. She also works with an organization that promotes social justice in education. Paloma’s first show with Anchorless was Frozen, where she played the Housekeeper. She is now part of the Tech Crew for Matilda and a volunteer for Saturday Drama Classes. She loves going to rehearsals and getting to learn dances and meet new people. Anchorless is like a second family that has given her memories to hold onto forever. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/5961be69-96c0-491e-9842-4b9843179bbe/Image%2520from%2520iOS%2520%2811%29_edited.png Volunteers - Ava Ford Ava is a Freshman at Mira Costa High School. She loves performing in plays and musicals through the Costa Drama Department and other local production companies. Some of Ava’s hobbies include traveling, skiing, and dancing. She also enjoys spending time with her friends and family. Ava made her Anchorless debut in Frozen. She made new friends in the process and enjoyed getting to know her cast mates while practicing scenes. Through Anchorless, Ava learned the importance of embracing the obstacles thrown at you; despite the challenges of a virtual show, she had a lot of fun and helped put on a great performance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/fb4bab6a-04f1-46b4-918d-2e60233cf925/3f53a6a7-1078-441e-8006-1bf8c78788fd.jpeg Volunteers - Hope Craig This is Hope's first school year as a member of the Anchorless family, and she has become very involved. She joined the cast of Frozen KIDS and taught and volunteered at several drama classes. We're excited that she's back as a member of the Tech Crew for Matilda The Musical JR. Her volunteer work with us is best characterized through her positive energy and focus. Hope is a sophomore at Vistamar School. She's a part of her school's theatre and Mock Trial programs. She also takes contemporary, ballet, and tap dance classes. In her spare time, she enjoys hanging out with friends, reading, and watching YouTube. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/da9e480f-77c4-4cac-8005-bb198eaafd6e/andrew_edited.jpeg Volunteers - Andrew Feidler Andrew is a junior at Mira Costa High School. He participates in Model United Nations conferences, where he debates international issues. He's also a part of Amigos Unidos, a volunteer group for high schoolers in the South Bay. In his free time, Andrew enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing and watching sports, and going to the beach. Andrew has kicked off his Anchorless career as a performance volunteer in Frozen, and he's also planning on joining the cast of Matilda later this spring. Through his time with us so far, he's felt accomplished by giving back to his community, and he's had a great time making new friends and memories. His favorite part of rehearsal is spending time with his buddy in a breakout room to socialize and practice lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/bcebe9d9-58c5-456d-ae12-0eca5edd19f5/IMG_5743%2520-%2520William%2520Kiely_edited_jp.jpg Volunteers - William Kiely William is a current freshman at Mira Costa High School, where he's a part of the Model United Nations, Mock Trial, and Moot Court programs. In his free time, he likes to read, play board games, and golf. William's first show with Anchorless is Frozen KIDS. Through his participation with Anchorless, he has made new friends and has gotten to know many of his peers. He enjoys learning new dances and playing theatre games alongside the students. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/01e87a3d-afe7-45fd-9dbe-1dcedbb7bab7/IMG_1654%2525202%252520-%252520Jacqueline%252520.jpeg Volunteers - Jacqueline Tran Jacqueline has recently joined the Anchorless family as a performance volunteer in Frozen KIDS. She also regularly attends our Saturday drama classes to participate, lead breakout rooms, and occasionally co-teach. Her favorite aspect of Anchorless is staying in touch with new and old friends and seeing them grow through theatre. Jacqueline is a freshman at the University of Southern California. Outside of school and Anchorless, she can be seen volunteering at programs run by The Friendship Foundation and knitting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/f56060e6-1895-4ef9-b080-09bb1e567a89/IMG_4411+-+Jacob+Pascover.jpg Volunteers - Jacob Pascover Jacob is one of our newest Anchorless volunteers, and his debut show with us will be Frozen KIDS in February. He has already been placed in leadership positions, including teaching a Saturday drama class, guiding students to complete a scripting exercise in a breakout room, and leading his fellow cast members in practicing one of the dance numbers during a Frozen rehearsal. He's very enthusiastic and contributes to the fun and lighthearted Anchorless environment we strive to create. Jacob participates in theatre at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School as well. He's a member of the Comedy Sportz team there and has been a cast member in some of their productions. In his free time, he can be seen playing video games and watching movies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/42586df7-0dbc-4612-825a-6a5ffe4d303a/IMG_3653.jpg Volunteers - Garrett Nose Garrett is a fairly new member of the Anchorless family. He serves on the Executive Board as our Chief Financial Officer, and is a performance volunteer in Frozen KIDS. His past experience with volunteering and finance, coupled with his cooperative and hardworking attitude, makes him an excellent addition to our team. Outside of Anchorless, Garrett enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends. He's also a part of the Mira Costa High School golf program, and he's currently captain of the Junior Varsity team. In addition, he has a passion for politics, being involved in his school's Model United Nations program and Political Debate Club. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/60d30a41-fd3b-4f1c-8626-2841331e5e63/A5935210-B936-4E8C-B83B-437AAF67337F+-+katie+cottle.jpeg Volunteers - Katie Cottle Again this month, we're spotlighting an alumna volunteer. Katie was one of our most longstanding volunteers. She was a part of the cast in several Anchorless shows, such as Aladdin KIDS, The Jungle Book KIDS, The Lion King KIDS, and High School Musical, Jr. Her favorite part of the rehearsal process is supporting the students in learning the dance numbers. Katie does other volunteer work outside of our organization, including reading to kindergarteners and caring for preschoolers. Currently, she's a freshman at the University of Missouri. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/d9299a05-bf45-4e7e-a1b0-9c914804ace7/5397FA1E-A37A-4576-9582-F7571FB41619+-+Flor+Rodriguez.jpeg Volunteers - Flor Rodriguez Flor has been involved in four of our shows with Mychal's, both as a cast member and as a member of the crew. She‘s a friendly and patient cast member, and she’s also a natural leader. Flor's favorite part of Anchorless is playing theatre games at the beginning of rehearsals because she loves to see everyone laughing and having fun. Outside of Anchorless, Flor is a student at Santa Monica Community College. In her free time, she enjoys coloring and painting. She also loves singing and baking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/0c7209e4-b7cb-40dc-b12e-6079c173e2ce/IMG_8855.jpeg Volunteers - Elizabeth Goldman Elizabeth attends Mira Costa High School and plays for the school's lacrosse team. Outside of school, she participates in musicals through Puttin’ on Productions. She loves going to the beach, training and playing with her dogs, and reading. Elizabeth has been involved with two of Anchorless' musicals, both of which were at Mychal's Learning Place. In Jungle Book, she was in the ensemble, dancing in the main numbers, and she helped behind the scenes with sound and set changes. In High School Musical, she played a cheerleader and a teacher. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/6a9bc519-e159-4345-b297-4340ff7dda84/IMG_3343.png Volunteers - Aaron Henschel Aaron, one of our younger volunteers who attends Manhattan Beach Middle School, is a kind and admired individual. When he's not at an Anchorless rehearsal, he can be found playing baseball or basketball or spending time with friends and family. In addition, he's involved with his school's theatre department. Through his work with our organization, Aaron has developed a better understanding of the special needs community. He prides himself in forming connections with other cast members. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/9c44f8cf-9cee-4824-a402-3f135866d5d9/FullSizeRender-1.jpeg Volunteers - Holden Friedrich Holden, a committed member of the Anchorless family, has been a part of the cast in our last two shows with Friendship Foundation. His hard work ethic and sense of humor make him a well-respected and well-liked cast member. His favorite part of the Anchorless experience is playing theatre games with the kids during rehearsal — Zip-Zap-Zop is his favorite. Holden attends Mira Costa High School and is a part of the Model United Nations and MAC Rowing programs. In his free time, he can be found playing video games such as Counter Strike: Global Offensive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/407e42db-282b-4c32-af22-eb388f4cbcdb/Screen+Shot+2020-04-15+at+9.28.46+PM.png Volunteers - Frankie Kraus Don't let their reserved demeanor fool you – Frankie is one of our most on-top-of-it, supportive volunteers. Because he did such a superb job in his first production with us, Beauty and the Beast, we decided to pair them up with the lead for our latest show, Willy Wonka. The kids at Friendship Foundation look up to them. Besides Anchorless, Frankie is a student at Mira Costa High School, where they're involved with the Drama/Tech Department. In his free time, he enjoys hiking with friends. https://www.anchorlessproductions.com/past-musicals daily 0.75 2026-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/7a664268-48b6-4e7d-b167-b656356e669d/The_Little_Mermaid_Musical_Poster.webp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/a6a4ae08-e323-4a20-be1e-6f64c86c68ce/sponegob.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/567491a5-39b1-455c-b197-9d687c305187/nemo+anchroless.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/d44a4b08-d58f-4b83-9d64-4ba3a8cb5132/ancorless+perer+pan.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/9ba3b755-70e0-4ffd-89c0-58e9b97b31eb/Untitled+drawing+%281%29.jpg Past Musicals - Make it stand out Moana (Spring 2023) Directed by: Lily Boettcher and Kali Smith Produced by: Elizabeth Goldman Assistant Directed by: Caroline Cryer In Partnership with: Mychal’s Learning Place Click here to view the show recording https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/4eb22861-1f58-4ac5-8a79-ff965cee195a/newsieslogo.jpeg Past Musicals Newsies (Fall 2022) Directed by: Paloma Hashemi and Aaron Henschel Produced by: Elizabeth Goldman Assistant Directed by: Lily Boettcher and Kali Smith Assistant Produced by: William Kiely In Partnership with: Friendship Foundation Click here to view the show recording https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/ad6e5b8b-e109-480f-901a-6f6921bb99c6/Untitled+drawing+%281%29+copy.jpg Past Musicals - Make it stand out Shrek Revue (Summer 2022) Directed and produced by: Hope Craig and Elizabeth Goldman Click here to view the show recording https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/3b3c9d89-682b-455b-a9b6-1aba6e321049/mary+poppings.jpeg Past Musicals Mary Poppins (Spring 2022) Directed by: Elizabeth Goldman Produced by: Ben Henschel and Caroline Kiely Assistant Directed by: Hope Craig Choreographed by: Erica Boylan In Partnership with: Mychal’s Learning Place Click here to view the show recording https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/6d583f7c-9865-4171-8ca4-1baefbca76ca/Hortoooon.jpg Past Musicals - Make it stand out Seussical (Fall 2021) Directed by: Paloma Hashemi and Aaron Henschel Produced by: Caroline Kiely In Partnership with: Friendship Foundation Click here to view the show recording https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/c0066368-bfdb-426a-bb16-c841044a8d5f/MV5BNjI5ODI4NTc1MF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwMDg3ODYzMjE%40._V1_.jpg Past Musicals High School Musical 2 (Summer 2021) Directed and produced by: Hayden Asiano and Ben Henschel Assistant Directed by: Paloma Hashemi and Aaron Henschel Click here to view the show recording https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/c6daf1c1-3e25-4b72-9eb7-b2cba02fc249/Screen+Shot+2022-08-07+at+11.34.41+AM.png Past Musicals - Make it stand out Matilda (Spring 2021) Directed and produced by: Ben Henschel and Caroline Kiely In Partnership with: Mychal's Learning Place Click here to view the show recording https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/c0bbe863-7bee-471e-8ba4-b89a18f04ba8/Screen+Shot+2022-06-19+at+1.39.13+PM.jpg Past Musicals Frozen (Fall 2020) Directed by: Hayden Asiano and Caroline Kiely Produced by: Erica Boylan and Ben Henschel In Partnership with: Friendship Foundation Click here to view the show recording https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/7c008ee1-5fc0-476b-beaa-745b0dcaf8dc/Screen+Shot+2022-06-19+at+1.30.01+PM.jpg Past Musicals - Make it stand out Willy Wonka (Fall 2019) Directed by: Erica Boylan and Ben Henschel Produced by: Hailey Staszkow In Partnership with: Friendship Foundation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/15d4a45d-be9a-404a-9630-35c93f33c804/HSM%2BJr..jpg Past Musicals High School Musical (Spring 2019) Directed and produced by: Hailey Staszkow In Partnership with: Mychal's Learning Place https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/3616f53d-2cf1-42fb-bac8-050db3d87a41/Screen+Shot+2022-08-07+at+11.54.21+AM.png Past Musicals - Make it stand out Beauty and the Beast (Fall 2018) Directed by: Erica Boylan and Ben Henschel Produced by: Hailey Staszkow In Partnership with: Friendship Foundation Click here to view the show recording https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/e8df1bb0-984b-43f2-88a8-5d45f123d955/Screen%2BShot%2B2022-06-19%2Bat%2B1.52.29%2BPM.jpg Past Musicals The Jungle Book (Spring 2018) Directed and produced by: Hailey Staszkow In Partnership with: Mychal's Learning Place https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/9408c787-ec4a-4055-96ae-4356cc09ca76/Screen+Shot+2022-06-19+at+1.55.09+PM.jpg Past Musicals - Make it stand out The Lion King (Fall 2017) Directed and produced by: Hailey Staszkow In Partnership with: Friendship Foundation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/12b30ac9-081c-4be6-ab89-28325fc562bd/aladdin-main.jpg Past Musicals Aladdin (Spring 2017) Directed and produced by: Hailey Staszkow In Partnership with: Mychal's Learning Place https://www.anchorlessproductions.com/staff-backup daily 0.75 2022-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/1656727993633-3T3OET2X3O3UYNAT4VOE/Screen+Shot+2022-07-01+at+6.50.50+PM.png Staff backup https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/1656727976674-58O9CZAM4WLNZB8JSR5Y/Screen+Shot+2022-07-01+at+6.51.39+PM.png Staff backup https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/1656727962091-L024U270YJTA364SQRR7/Screen+Shot+2022-07-01+at+6.53.51+PM.png Staff backup 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She will soon begin classes at the Braille Institute. Cassandra has performed in two Anchorless Productions, Moana and Finding Nemo. In Finding Nemo, she enjoyed taking on a bigger role to challenge herself. Her favorite part of Anchorless is spending time with her cast mates, many of whom she wouldn't have met otherwise. What makes Cassandra a great Anchorless student is her helpful and supportive attitude during rehearsals. She values and embodies Anchorless's sense of community and friendship. Cassandra advises new Anchorless students and volunteers to try new things because, in the long run, it helps you grow, become a better person, and learn more about yourself. Anchorless has shown her what she is capable of and has helped her overcome her stage fright and social anxiety. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/3341e11a-d81c-4156-9469-924351bffe04/Zach.jpg Home - Zachary Rosenfeld Zachary is a sophomore at Mira Costa High School. Outside of school, he volunteers for both Anchorless and Resin, a Hermosa-based art studio. Zach is currently a performance volunteer for Anchorless’s spring production: Tangled The Musical. Zach's unrelenting enthusiasm inspires everyone around him and makes him a great volunteer. He loves participating in the dances and helping his buddies learn their lines. Zach’s favorite Anchorless memory is meeting the cast of the show, including his buddy John, his now close friend and rehearsal sidekick. His advice to new members of the Anchorless family is to not worry about dancing in front of others, and just have fun with it. Anchorless has made him feel more confident in himself and has given him the opportunity to branch out socially. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123fcffca7bfb5b1f32afff/e141ab10-b5a3-4d99-a282-19c30b910ea9/IMG_5027.jpg Home - Our Newsletter Click below to receive our monthly newsletter for updates on our organization, upcoming shows, and events happening in the community! We also feature one student and one volunteer who have gone above and beyond each month.