Cast Biographies

Jessie Heitmann (Silena) is absolutely thrilled to be playing the role of Silena Beauregard! The Lightning Thief marks her first show here at Pegasus Production Company. She is absolutely ecstatic to work with such an amazing group of talented people. Jessie has studied with numerous wonderful people and programs such as Studio 295 (Kelly Gemallaro and Melody Stevens), Lane Napper, Devin Ilaw, Count Basie Theatre, Phoenix Productions, and Middletown High School North’s Arts Academy as a Drama Track student. Some of her show experience include Shrek: the Musical (Young Fiona, Mama Bear, Ensemble), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Violet Beauregarde), Newsies Jr. (Katherine Plumber), A Chorus Line (Maggie Winslow), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Cobweb), Elf: the Musical (Adult Ensemble), Matilda (Miss Honey), The Crucible (Mary Warren), and Les Misérable (Cosette). Jessie would love to give a huge thank you and shoutout to her family for their endless support, her friends for their encouragement, Lane Napper, Devin Ilaw, Amanda Faria, Tara Mahoney, Peter Isherwood, and all directors she has worked with in the past for their guidance and knowledge. Finally, an enormous thank you to the cast and crew of The Lightning Thief. Without you guys, this show wouldn’t be possible. Every single one of you are truly amazing. She loves you so much! Now, without further ado, enjoy the show.

Julianna Chesla (Katie Gardner) is thrilled to perform in her first Pegasus Production Company show! A rising freshman at Monmouth University, Julianna plans to major in Secondary English Education and minor in theatrical arts. Her love for the theatre began when she appeared as a mouse in Cinderella Jr. at age 10. After that, her passion only blossomed. Julianna began vocal and acting lessons shortly after, which would result in an invitation to The Disney Performing Arts Conservatory. Credits of hers include 12 Angry Jurors (Juror #9), 42nd Street (Maggie Jones), Oklahoma! (Aunt Eller), Oliver! (Fagin), and How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying (Smitty), all at her former high school, Donovan Catholic. Outside of Donovan, Julianna has been seen in St. Joseph Grade School’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. (Lumiere), Count Basie’s Seussical Jr. (The Cat In The Hat), and Riddlesbrood Touring Theatre’s Alice In Wonderland (Alice). Offstage, she worked as the Assistant Production and Sound Manager in The Diary of Anne Frank and as a Hair and Makeup Specialist in Annie Jr. Julianna would like to thank her family and supporters, as well as the amazing team at Pegasus for making this show possible!