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AHSTF Hobbit Cast and Crew

  • Nicola "Koko"

    Senior at MVPCS | Actor | Director | Writer | Puppeteer | Sound Tech | Production Manager | Choreographer

    Koko has chosen to step back from acting to focus on her work in the booth in Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe. This shift provides her with the chance to explore behind-the-scenes operations and gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to produce a complete show. She has previously rewrote the play Little Women and portrayed Jo, as well as roles in Princess Wars and as Peter in Quest to Neverland at Fringe 2023. Koko will soon return to the stage in “The Hobbit”

    Koko link to donate

  • Kali

    Senior at MVPCS, Actor | Puppeteer

    Kali has participated in numerous plays, with a standout performance in her favorite, Almost, Maine. She truly shines on stage and showcased her talent at Fringe in 2023. Currently, she is set to perform in The Hobbit in Scotland summer of 2026.

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  • Jack

    Senior at MVPCS, Actor | Puppeteer

    Jack was performed first with a light saver in the Witch’s Princess, his highlight was Fringe in Quest to Neverland in 2023. He is a talented artist and excited to be back at Fringe 2026.

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  • Emery

    9th grader at MVRHS, actor

    Emery has participated in several plays, including her favorites, Witch’s Princess and Little Women, where she portrayed Meg. With a deep passion for acting, she is set to perform in The Hobbit in Scotland.

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  • Isla

    7th grader at MVPCS, actor

    Isla sought to expand her knowledge by working as part of the crew for this production. She has played a vital role backstage and previously portrayed Amy in Little Women. Isla is set to return to the stage in The Hobbit.

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  • Rose

    7th grader at MVPCS, actor

    Rose began her acting journey in 2019 as an extra in The Hobbit. Since then, she has participated in numerous productions, with standout performances in Puffs and as Beth in Little Women. She is thrilled to be performing in The Hobbit in Scotland all these years later.

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There and back again

There and back again

In 2022, I was accepted into AHSTF/WorldStrides as a director, bringing teens to perform at the Fringe Festival along with 32 other teen programs across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. We brought students to Scotland to perform in the Fringe Festival, which was an incredible experience.

This spring, one of my goals was to have teens take on the roles of producing a show. Nicola rewrote a new version of Little Women, helped direct, and we created her vision for the set, lighting, and shadows. The other teens took on crew roles, learning every part of the production process.

This fall, I received a grant to produce and direct a community show highlighting adult professionals working alongside teens and younger actors. It was beautiful to see our talented islanders collaborate to bring Narnia to life.

Next, we received exclusive rights from Middle-earth Publishing to perform The Hobbit in the U.K. at the Fringe Festival with our Teen Program. We will be going again with AHSTF/WorldStrides, along with 32 other teen groups. The students will travel to London, have a workshop at the Globe Theatre, and perform The Hobbit four times off the Royal Mile. We are truly honored to bring Tolkien’s adventure to Scotland.

Future goals:
– A scholarship in honor of students who want to continue in theater arts
– An adult show
– An adult-and-teen show with younger actors featured
– Teen productions
– Workshops and events
– And so much more—there is so much possibility; we just need donors and grants to help make it happen.

Thank your believing in my vision and the arts. - Heather

AHSTF Trip Highlights with WorldStrides

  • Four performances on the Royal Mile, sharing our show with international Fringe audiences

  • Attend other teen productions from across the globe at the Edinburgh Fringe

  • Professional theater workshops, including tech, performance, and ensemble-building sessions

  • See professional shows at the world-renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival

  • Celtic dance lesson and cultural experience in Edinburgh

  • Full travel and housing included, with students staying at the University of Edinburgh

  • Sightseeing tours, including a full-day trip through the breathtaking Scottish Highlands

  • Attend the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, a once-in-a-lifetime global performance spectacle

  • Globe Theatre workshop in London, plus attending a performance at Shakespeare’s Globe

  • The Hunger Games West End production in London

  • One technical theater showcase, giving students firsthand experience behind the scenes

  • Additional cultural stops, guided tours, and time to explore both Edinburgh and London

AHSTF/WORLDSTRIDE