State Thespian Officers
If you are interested in running for office, please fill out the google form located HERE!
Serena Apodaca - President
Serena (She/Her) is ecstatic to be one of your New Mexico State Thespian Officers this year! In fourth grade, Serena started her first community theatre experience with the Children's Music Theater of Alamogordo with Mary Poppins. Since then, she's done Narnia, the Musical, Alice in Christmas Land, and The Hobbit: A Musical. Now, she attends Moreno Valley High School in Angel Fire, NM. At Moreno, she played Annabeth in The Lightning Thief. She will play Lorraine in the school's upcoming production of "All Shook Up." Serena participated in New Mexico's 2024 All-State choir. She looks forward to competing for a Thespy at this year's nationals with her Musical Theatre solo. In her downtime, she chills with her pet parrot, Havoc. Havoc's pronouns are He/Him/Ryan Reynolds.
Grace Woodall- Vice President
“Grace Ann Woodall is a junior at Piedra Vista High School and is so excited as well as honored to be the new Vice President for not only troupe 5954 but for the state as well! She cannot wait to prove her worth and talents as well as help bring our communities together through something we all love so much!”
Yesenia Lopez - Representative
“Yesenia Lopez is a junior and the President of Aztec High School's theatre troupe, Playmakers. She has been pursuing theatre since 8th grade. She is mainly the stage manager for their productions but wants to expand and try more things in the theatre. Her favorite productions she has been a part of are These Shining Lives and Eurydice.”
Natalia Mejias - Representative
"Natalia Mejias is a junior at Menaul School, representing troupe 5210. She has loved acting since a young age and started her career starring in commercials back home in California. Her passion for theater began in the sixth grade and every time she steps foot on a stage, she realizes just how important listening to your heart can be. Alongside being an STO she plays 3 varsity sports and is on the student council. With her many dreams for the future, she hopes to forever be known as a kind and approachable person."
Dylan Cordova - Representative
"Dylan Cordova is a sophomore with troupe 5954 from Piedra Vista High School! Theater is his whole life, and he cannot wait to use his passions to make a difference in his community, and make others smile!"
Lillie Geballe - Representative
"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 - Representative
"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!"
Lily Brehony - Representative
"Since seeing her first live musical when she was 6, Lily Brehony has been eager to join the world of theatre. Starting her freshman year of highschool, she has been working harder than ever to achieve her theatrical goals, her first large role being Gill in Finding Nemo Jr, and now Hermes in Hadestown! Aside from now being an STO, she is currently Troupe 5954’s social media manager and wishes to let her peers know that you can go far with hard work and determination despite your number of prior experiences."
