Eastern Middle School to Perform The Olympians in the School’s Lee Book Auditorium

The Eastern Middle School 2025-2026 Drama Club will perform The Olympians in the school’s Lee Book Auditorium on January 29 (at 4:30 pm), 30 (at 7:00 pm), and 31 (at 4:30 pm). Thursday’s tickets are $10, and Friday and Saturday’s tickets are $20.

Assigned seat tickets can be purchased online at easternmiddleschool.ludus.com.

The Olympians is produced by Eastern Middle School teachers Jennifer Badillo and Julia Fama, is directed by Fama, and features choreography by Scott Sisbarro of St. Saviour’s School of Dance.

All students in grades 6 through 8 were invited to participate, and approximately 90 responded to form the cast and crew.

The Olympians is a fast-paced, heartfelt jukebox comedy that brings Greek mythology to life with a pop soundtrack and a modern sense of humor!

The story follows Sophia, a curious and determined mortal who finds herself pulled into an epic mythological quest alongside Zoe, Lexi, and Xander. With the help (and occasional interference) of gods and goddesses like Artemis, Athena, Aphrodite, Apollo, and even Zeus himself, the group navigates wild trials, cryptic riddles, and plenty of glitter as they search for what it truly means to be a hero. Set to hit songs like “You Make My Dreams Come True,” “One Way or Another,” “Walking On Sunshine,” and “The Climb,” the show is packed with humor, heart, and big ensemble moments.

Producer and director (and 7th-grade English teacher) Julia Fama says, “The Olympians reimagines classic Greek legends with humor and pop music. We’re thrilled for you to see our students perform as these characters.”

Producer (and 7th-grade social studies teacher) Jennifer Badillo says, “This production really showcases our students’ talents, all set to songs we know and love. Rehearsing this show with them has been such a joy. We’re so excited to share this brand-new musical with our community.”

Olympians Cast:

APHRODITE: Blair Harriss
APOLLO: Roberto Monterosso
ARTEMIS: Keeva Watson
ATHENA: Ansophi Otto
KING OF SPARTA: Tate Farnum
LEXI: Camille Lunt
ORPHEUS: Blake Siler
SOPHIA: Mabel Shin
THALIA: Sadie Reynolds
XANDER: William Kampf
ZOE: Zoey Hunter

DANCE CAPTAIN: Cora Ramakrishnan

DREAMERS: Avery Huang-Lopez, Maya Stubbs, Lila Donnelly, Ayana Behl, Jeanette Berlin, Josie Fierro-Wolf, Sofia Flugel, Maddy Gaulin, Emma Hill, Nina Hirsch, Lauren Huang, Kate Levine, Peggy Potter, Harper Rao, Michelle Sheng, Abbie Stubbs, Rhea Vuppala

MORTALS: Elise Panchal, Ryker Austin, Veera Singh, Alia Hoffman, Aanya Amaresh, Laxmi Anthony, Isabella Castillo, Oliver Correa, Sawyer Hutchinson, Mackenzie Kitselman, Veronica Leonova, Izzy Medeiros, Sienna Mucci, Ryan Narcizo, Catherine O’Donnell, Zoe Puma, Milli Richards, Matthew Stedman, Lyra Tsatsonis

WARRIORS: Tyler Imbrogno, Ava Merenski, Nolan Diana, Willow Wies, Doina Harris, Colin Chin, Dylan Chin, Ella Ellams, Virginia Fix, Eshaan Gadi, Amiya Garcia, Oliver Hunter, Paulina Kasprzak, Ellie Klocinski, Maddie Klocinski, Kellan O’Connor, Saylor Palmer, Maria Rodrigues, Rania Tiwana, Sofia Yelyashkevich

Olympians Production Staff:

PRODUCERS: Jennifer Badillo, Julia Fama
DIRECTOR: Julia Fama
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: Jennifer Badillo
CHOREOGRAPHER: Scott Sisbarro
STAGE MANAGER: Jennifer Badillo
STUDENT STAGE MANAGERS: Caroline Mancz, Nolan Shah
COSTUME COORDINATOR: Jennie Miklautsch
PROP MASTERS: Jennifer Badillo, Julia Fama, Scott Sisbarro
SET COORDINATOR: Kevin Gillespie
SOUND DESIGN & TECHNICIAN: Jim Durkin, InPhase Audio
PLAYBILL: Jennifer Badillo
LIGHTING DESIGN: Jennifer Badillo
SPOTLIGHT COORDINATOR: Joanna Savino
TICKET SALES MANAGER: Lori Lattarulo
HOUSE MANAGERS: Jillian Harriman, Theo Gittens
REHEARSAL ASSISTANT: Kristin Schmid
POSTER DESIGN: Jennifer Badillo
PUBLICITY: Ann Stedman
LOBBY DÉCOR: Theo Gittens

STUDENT CREW: Alice Ahn, Alexander Bergner, Gary Bisbee, Elena Bonilla, Rayla Jiang, Sawyer Lew, Ian Marten, Kate Murai, Wallace Potter, Tim Savino, Nolan Shah, Ethan Shatz, Miles Shore

The Olympians to be performed Jan. 29 (at 4:30pm), Jan 30 (at 7:00pm) and Jan 31 (at 4:30pm) at Eastern Middle School, 51 Hendrie Avenue, Riverside, CT

FIND TICKETS

Price: $10 or $20
Producers: Jennifer Badillo and Julia Fama
Rating: G
Run time: Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission

Lobby opens 45 minutes before show time and features a concession stand.