The Actors Gymnasium Presents Hercules: Zero to Hero
Adapted and Directed by: Karina Patel
Hercules, a young demigod with super strength, is stolen from the grip of his parents and lives out his childhood among humans on Earth. In order to get his godhood back, he must complete several tasks to become a True Hero — all while his evil uncle Hades plots to take over the world, and a not-so-damsel in distress brings complications of her own.
Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi
Artistic Director & Co-Camp Director
Madie Doppelt
Associate Artistic Director & Co-Camp Director
Karina Patel
Drama Director
Autumn Thelander
Dance Choreographer
Counselors
Katie David
Noah Smith
Eva Duvall
Nuer Bohls
Symonne Still
Frida Maugeri
Annie von Dohlen
Maya Marling
Mentors
Ash Mullenix
Kate Malikowski
Cecelia Goodrow
Ani Smith
Murphy Monroe
Executive Director
Jamie Crothers
Stage Manager
Erin Gautille
Production Manager
Hannah Foerschler
Sound Designer
Henry Muller
Lighting Designer
Special Thanks
Alex Theis
and so many more!
CAST
RED/YELLOW GROUP
A. Atkin
Z. Blue
S. Chamnankit
L. Cruz
N. Dessoye-Posnak
M. Fishkin
O. Halliday
S. Hoffman
A. Howell
E. Katz
R. Mullenix
A. Nessel
H. Olsen
M. Reingold
C. Umans
G. Washington
D. Whiteley
T. Atkin
M. Brick
C. Brady
C. Carter
A. Comess
B. Dligach
C. Donati
F. Fairman
N. Kaiser
L. Katz
A. Lu-Clucas
E. Martinez
A. Meital
T. Morris
L. Mullenix
G. Nessel
BLUE/GREEN GROUP
I. Chumbley
H. DeMet
I. Esquivel
S. Gardner
A. Bussell
L. Goodwillie
A. Jeskey-Brooks
W. Linden
S. Marling
A. O'Connell
A. Ofelia
C. Patera
A. Ro
S. Rosales
D. Schmidt
B. Sheetz
M. Teodosic
J. Tingley
L. Zost
S. Hamon
D. Breen
A. Dorenwendt-Oldson
S. Hamon
S. Lawrence
S. Lopez-Gilson
E. McIntosh
F. Nashashibi
L. Nielsen
M. Primosch
Z. Primosch
J. Rauh
T. Salant
R. Sanchez
A. Siegel-Avecedo
M. Bussell
S. Weyeneth
Director’s Note
Welcome to our production of Hercules: Zero to Hero! This camp show follows the tale of Hercules, a young demigod who has to complete a variety of tasks in order to prove he’s a true hero — all while making friends and falling in love along the way! It has been an absolute blast working with this group of campers to stage the show, incorporating everything they’ve learned about circus, dance and drama over the past few weeks. We hope you enjoy the show!
Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi
Artistic Director
Alice Wu
Marketing Manager
Katie David
Education Manager
Murphy Monroe
Executive Director
Kasey Foster
Special Events Manager
Isaac Schoepp
Rigging Specialist
Madie Doppelt
Associate Artistic Director
Danielle Gennaoui
Pro Training Program Manager
Richie Schiraldi
House Carpenter
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