Sussex Academy cast dazzles in ‘Mean Girls’ musical

Sussex Academy students staged a powerful performance of the hit musical “Mean Girls” April 3-5.

Adapted from Tina Fey's hit 2004 film, the play featured Alex DeEmedio as new student Cady Heron, who takes on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by Regina George, played by junior Abby Lynne Whitcomb, and cohorts Ava Huerta as Gretchen and Leni Kuska as Karen. 

Augmenting the cast are Elaina Marsch as Janis and Chase Reynolds as Damian, who work with Cady to undermine The Plastics.

Under the direction of secondary performing arts director Erin Bobby, the production included students Zachary Burger as Aaron, Melvin Harmon as Kevin G., Kadence King as Mrs. George, Avery Marvel as Ms. Norbury, Oliver Graves as Mr. Duvall, Caroline Carlisle as Mrs. Heron, Alexander Rowley as Mr. Heron, and a host of students in the ensemble.

“This production offered a really fun opportunity for many students to get involved and onstage,” Bobby said. “A lot of young people love the movie, so we had nearly 50 students involved in the production. It was a great time!”