STAFF

This is Mr. Johnson's second year at East. He previously studied Theatre Education at Xavier University (where he spent time performing and technical designing/directing) and worked in entertainment production at Kings Island,  Fountain Square, and Memorial Hall. Some of his favorite roles that he has played are George (Our Town), MC (Once), Jesse (Tuck Everlasting), and Duke Orsino (Twelfth Night). He and his wife, Kelly, live with their cats Winnie and Honey Bee.

casey.johnson2@lakotaonline.com

Peyton Leonard is a 2022 graduate of Xavier Theatre. Her favorite roles from her Xavier career include Tunny in Green Day's American Idiot and Catherine in Proof. She performs often with Cincinnati Landmark Productions at the Covedale Center for Performing Arts and the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre: Sister Act (Ensemble), Kiss Me Kate (Ensemble), Freaky Friday (Torrey), and White Christmas (Ensemble/Dance Captain). She is a local budding choreographer and has worked with Indian Hill High School, St. Xavier High School, Colerain High School, and Sycamore Junior High. Peyton choreographed Mamma Mia at Lakota East and is thrilled to be back this year!

Ms. Noth studied Spanish at Xavier University. She was also one of the Scene shop supervisors in the university's theater department. She has worked on 27 productions and her favorite show to watch is Waitress. When she is not in the theater, she can be found hiking or skiing.