Brady Lackey

Brady has been a member of the Theatre Adventure group since  2018.

Brady’s favorite thing about being a part of this group is having the opportunity to perform! Brady also thoroughly enjoys watching the other participants and loves the social interactions.

Brady’s favorite performance so far was Jack and the Beanstalk. Brady absolutely loved performing as the giant, with the loud voice!

When Brady is not in Theatre, he enjoys school, basketball, skiing, horseback riding, family moments, sledding, snowshoeing, boating, swimming, fishing, ice fishing, bicycling, long walks, playing with his dogs, and spending time with his friends.

Atticus Rankin

Atticus smiles and glances toward the window in a renaissance era crown while costumers are adding final touches to his wardrobe.

Atticus Rankin loves to sing, dance and act, so Theatre Adventure has been a perfect fit for him. He's been performing with TAP since 2016, when he was the Mock Turtle in Alice in Wonderland.

Atticus is acting on stage in character as a squirrel.

He has since had roles as a goblin prince, a elderly squirrel-bard, a giant's son, a news photographer and a talking sheep. The Giant's Son was his most beloved part with its epic dance entrance, and Jack and Jill and the Beanstalk remains the show he is proudest of. Although he is thrilled to don a costume whenever he gets the chance, his preferred activity is "Microphone Time," when he gets to share a favorite song with the troupe.

Atticus performs over Zoom with a microphone while students watch attentively in their zoom windows.

When not rehearsing or performing at TAP, Atticus is an avid cyclist and looks for opportunities to dance, both socially and solo. He also adores caring for his two miniature schnauzers.

Atticus sitting with his aunts, cousin and dad while attending church to see his sister preach.

Atticus turning toward the camera and smiling while in a boat on water surrounded by green forested hills.

Atticus holding a bat and playing Buddy Baseball with his dad.

Atticus climbing on a play structure surrounded by green trees and a blue cloud dappled sky.

Paul Penrod

Paul smiling back stage in his King costume which features a furry crown and cape with embellishments.

Paul has been with Theatre Adventure for over ten years. His favorite shows have been (year) Lion's Pride and 2018's Questery. Paul loves anything related to the Wizard of Oz, knows all of the songs by heart and can recite many story lines. He loves watching movies and is an avid reader. At home he has over a thousand books and enjoys weekly trips to the library to read and borrow new stories. He loves classics from the Golden Book series as well as picture books. He owns well over 400 DVDs and especially loves Disney fairy tales as well as classic original films such as Gene Wilder's Willie Wonka and Angela Landsbury's Beds, Knobs and Broomsticks.

Paul Performing on stage in Shakespearian wardrobe in a contemplative stance.

Paul's favorite thing about Theatre Adventure is the comradely he feels with all of the other students. He loves the warm ups done at the beginning of each class, especially drumming and movement exercises. He enjoys the predictability and structure of the eight month program and misses his friends during the summer break.

Paul reclining in a camp chair next to his dog at a campsite in the woods.

Paul has had many adventures such as traveling to Las Vegas and Disney. In the summer months he enjoys swimming and being near the water. During Covid he experienced camping outdoors and learned a new appreciation for nature. He has always enjoyed taking long walks. Paul loves food and learning to cook, especially baking sweet treats.

Paul smiles concentrating on roasting a marshmallow over an outdoor fire.

He has a special fondness of holidays and the unique traditional foods that comes with each holiday. He believes in Santa and the Easter Bunny and the magic they bring. For years Paul has collected sunglasses and enjoys coming to theater class with different glasses each week.

Paul poses with one of the hand puppets he created during a Theatre Adventure workshop.

Paul sitting with two companions all wearing rejuvenating facial masks.

Noah Raymond

Noah smiling and holding his feathered Turkator mask in Questery

Noah was born prematurely weighing only one pound five ounces. He has faced many difficulties, including various developmental challenges.  Noah’s mom says that Theatre Adventure has played a pivotal role in many of the milestones Noah has accomplished 

Noah performing in a feathered mask as Turkator in the production Questery

Noah’s accomplishments have been socially, cognitively, and most importantly gaining a positive sense of self confidence, through his many years of membership in theater. Noah struggles with learning and being distracted, but not in Theater...he has found his nitch! Noah is a natural performer in everything that he does, whether it’s selling raffle tickets at his local library or claiming the stage during play performances. His passion is obvious.

Noah playing the King of the Goblins wearing a gold crown and lurking ominously in The Princess and The Goblin.

Noah melting as the Wicked Witch in Wizard of Oz.

Noah used to require a para-educator to assist him on stage, but now he is confident and capable all on his own.  His favorite all time performance was being the Wicked Witch in the Wizard of Oz. He loves playing a villain!

Noah is a Mentor for the Wednesday Troupe Mentor Program.  Noah’s mother says that the best Mother’s Day gift each May is seeing Noah perform on stage. It gives her goose bumps and she feels so proud. She appreciates that the Theater Adventure staff continually work with each student to meet them where they are.

Noah posing with his Australian Sheppard dog named Ozzy.

Noah commutes to Theatre Adventure classes from Richmond, New Hampshire. When home, he loves spending time with his Australian Sheppard dog Ozzy and his cats Oliver, Penne & Phoebe. He also enjoys his mom’s chickens and ducks.  Noah loves playing all kinds of games, listening to music, visiting the Science Museum in Boston, trips to the beach and taking short walks. When younger, he enjoyed long hikes and trips to the White Mountains with his Dad.

Noah smiling gleefully with his mother and father.

Elijah Jenson

Elijah Jenson is a founding member of Theatre Adventure when it was created in 2004. Theater has been a wonderful place for Elijah to learn new skills, express himself and make tons of friends.

Elijah has been in thirty-nine shows over sixteen years! His favorite character was the Lion in The Wizard of Oz when it was performed in 2006 at the Green Street School.  When Theatre Adventure produced The Wizard of Oz again in 2012 at the New England Youth Theatre,  Elijah was the Scarecrow along with his friends Anthony and Paul.

Elijah loves music! He so enjoys dancing with Bridgette, one of his Support Professionals. Elijah’s favorite instruments are piano and guitar.

He thinks it is great when his Dad plays the guitar and sings for his friends at Families First functions. Elijah also loves the water. He enjoys swimming at the YMCA pool with his buddy Phil, and spending time at Spofford Lake in the summer with his mom.

Elijah performing as Prince of the Brook in the 2021 production,“Daydreaming”

Anthony Buenrostro

Anthony has been a member of Theatre Adventure’s Wednesday Troupe since 2006. One of his favorite performances was 2011’s “Pride of the Lions” in which  Anthony had a lead role as the Lion.

His favorite all time show was 2018’s Questery when he again played a lead role. His mom thinks he enjoyed Questery the most because he had so much fun with his Support Professional, Andy, who told him jokes and made him laugh the entire time.

Anthony’s favorite things about Theatre Adventure are hanging out and meeting friends, playing instruments, and performing on stage.

Outside of theater, Anthony loves swimming and remote control cars. He really enjoys Hot Wheels. Anthony thinks it is great traveling to Maine in the summer. He likes playing Lego games and Mario on his Nintendo game system. It makes him happy to hear and tell people jokes. He loves to laugh and have fun!

Anthony’s face lights up when he is on stage performing. He has the most contagious smile! 

Anthony posing with one of his favorite characters, Super Mario