State Thespian Officers
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Lillie Geballe: Co-President
"Lillie Geballe is a sophomore at Albuquerque Academy. She has done a variety of things involving theatre since she was very young. She began her theatrical journey as an actor and now is taking more of a role backstage. She wants to be a professional stage manager and pursue theatre as an adult. She is very excited to be a State Thespian Officer and to better the thespian community however she can."
Micah Weeks: Co- President
"Micah Weeks is a sophomore from Rio Rancho high school and can’t wait to serve as one of the state thespian officers and represent his school. He is a part of theater troupe 5812 and has been doing theater since he was 9 years old. He has been in over 10 productions, including his role as Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol, Grover in The Lightning Thief, The Musical, and Mowgli in The Jungle Book. He is optimistic and overjoyed that he gets to help spread his love of theater around the state and share experiences with other schools!"
Dylan Cordova: Vice President
"Dylan Cordova is a junior at Piedra Vista High School and currently serves as Vice President for NM STO's. Onstage, he has appeared in productions such as Disney's Frozen (Hans), Hadestown: Teen Edition (Worker) and The Yellow Boat (Eddy), Dylan is especially proud of his troupe 5954. Dylan, when not on stage, is an active participant at Mann Dance Academy located in Farmington NM. As a State Thespian Officer Vice President, he is excited to represent New Mexico's Theatre Students, and promote student voices!"
Kaytlyn Young: Representative
"Kaytlyn Young is a junior at Piedra Vista High School. She serves as secretary of Piedra Vista's Drama Club and has performed in many shows for Piedra Vista and Four Corners Musical Theatre. Kaytlyn has always had a passion for performance art and aspires to continue as an actress in the future. She is excited to have the opportunity to expand her knowledge and share her experiences with her community, hoping to help others discover their own passion for the stage."
Xavier Silva: Representative
"Xavier has been acting for six years and has done roles for several shows from small school shows to Netflix productions. Now looking to expand on his knowledge and experience with NM theater he is excited to be one of the new STO’s and is looking forward to all events!"
Mya Maestas-Serna: Representative
"Mya Maestas-Serna is currently a sophomore at Sandia Prep. She has been in a billion productions, but her favorite has to be Puffs by Matt Cox, where she played Leanne! This specific play holds a deep place in her heart. She had lost her passion for theater after middle school due to some favoritism from a director, but her current high school theater teacher Esperanza Plath has brought her spark and love for theater back! And her first production after she gained her spark back was Puffs! She wouldn’t be who she is or be an STO if it weren’t for Mrs Plath pushing her to be the best possible version of herself. She also wouldn’t be who she is today if it weren’t for her friends and best friend, always supporting her. She can’t wait to share her love of theater with her state!"
Paisley Turcotte: Representative
"Paisley Turcotte is an active stage manager in her troupe who thrives on organization, collaboration, and supporting both cast and crew to create successful productions. She has been involved in theatre for two years and has developed a deep love for theatre itself and the strong sense of community. Paisley is proud to be advancing to Nationals in Stage Management, reflecting her dedication to growth within the field. Outside of theatre, she is involved in student council and other leadership opportunities, which have strengthened her communication and teamwork skills. In her downtime, Paisley enjoys reading and listening to music. She believes a leadership role within State Thespian Officers will allow her to combine her passion for theatre with her dedication to serving others and building a positive statewide theatre community."
Aaron Christensen: Representative
"Aaron Christensen is a sophomore at Rio Rancho High School and has been a part of their theatre troupe for 4 years. He’s been pursuing theatre since 2021, and is hyped to represent NM Thespians as an STO! Whether it be through local productions, community events, or hosting fundraisers, he loves participating in all things theater and can’t wait to bring his passion to the STO team this year. Some of his favorite productions include Oliver Twist (Oliver), SpongeBob the Musical (U/S Plankton), Alice by Heart (Alfred/White Rabbit), and Into the Woods (Baker)."
