Lion Players Theatre Company
​2021 - 2022 Officers

President - Jordyn Wardsworth

Stepping into the roles of President of LPTC & Vice-President of Spring’s Speech and Debate Program, Jordyn Wardsworth is elated to take on the challenges the year brings. This year being his last, he would like to leave his mark in creating a safe and loving environment by redefining the culture of both programs with his fellow officers. You may have seen him in “Pippin” as Pippin,  “Red Velvet Cake Wars” as Newt, and in “Aida” as Mereb.  In addition to main stage theatre, he’s also been a National Finalist for Duo Interpretation. He hopes to pursue acting after high school as he’ll be applying to UT Austin. His passion for theatre, and it’s many elements, has grown tremendously and that’s why he promises to put his best foot forward for the company. He can’t wait to get the year started with our programs. 
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Vice President - Andrew Hagen 

As he begins his senior year in high school, Andrew looks forward to having a wonderful year, despite any circumstances, as LPTC's Vice President! Andrew has been a member of this company for three years, and since this year will be his last, he hopes to create a more unified and loving community for those who love all aspects of theatre. Some of Andrew's favorite roles he has played include Theo in "Pippin," and Stanley Snoutsburg in "Once Upon a Wolf." While Andrew has participated in numerous shows over the last three years, he has also made contributions in Spring's Speech in Debate Program, where he qualified at nationals for his Humorous Interpretation during his first year. After high school, Andrew plans to attend Pace University in New York to further his acting knowledge and experience, while enhancing his own skills. Theatre is a passion Andrew has held dear to his core since childhood, thus he hopes for a year of good memories and fantastic performances for LPTC!   

Secretary - Alexis Washington

Alexis is enjoying her fourth and final year in the company as Secretary of LPTC. As her farewell gift to the company, she plans to create a senior mentor program that provides freshmen with strong support in adjusting to high school theatre. Alexis has been in theatre since she was in sixth grade and does not plan on leaving it any time soon. She wants to pursue a Biology major in college whilst minoring in Theatre to continue embracing the magic. Since her freshman year, she has played an array of colorful personalities, including Leona from “Cuttin’ Line” and Snow from “Once Upon A Wolf.” In addition to her mainstage presence, Alexis, along with her partner and best pal Jordyn Wardsworth, was a 2020 Texas State Thespian National Qualifier in Duet Acting and is going back to Thespian Festival this year for seconds. Theatre has given Alexis a second family and an outlet where she can truly express herself. She is immensely grateful for every opportunity given to her and hopes to show the beauty of theatre to those who were previously blind to it. She can’t wait to see what new adventures await her this school year!

Historian - Iliana Chavez

Iliana Chavez is honored to be the historian for LPTC for her senior year. She has been a part of LPTC since her freshman year, as well as an active member of the school's Speech and Debate program. Iliana has been apart of numerous shows, acting and on the technical side. Some of her favorite roles have been Elsa Dowdall in "The Red Velvet Cake Wars" and Helsa Wenzal in "The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940." Iliana has been acting since she was a child in Church Christmas Plays at the age of 5, but her love for the theater developed in the 6th grade. She hopes to continue with theater in college, and pursue a career as a high school theater teacher. She plans to have a wonderful senior year with LPTC, and hopes to spread her love for theater to new and old members of the company.

Technical Officer - Bethany Bishop

Bethany Bishop is a Senior and is very honored to be the Technical Officer of LPTC for her 1st time. Bethany has been  in the company for a year and this year will be her second year. Her love for theatre started in 6th grade at Bammel Middle School also her first year in LPTC she was Stage Manager for the UIL show for 2021. After high school Bethany plans to go to Howard University and pursue a major in Acting and Theatre arts. She looks forward to making this year memorable and leaving a mark with her fellow LPTC members.