Cast & Crew Bios
"Heist on Crow Island"

Taylor Derchak is a 14-year-old actor entering 9th grade this fall, he has been performing in theater productions since 2022. Passionate about storytelling and character development, Taylor enjoys every opportunity to learn and grow on stage. When not rehearsing, he loves digital design, creative arts, and exploring new ideas through technology. Taylor is grateful for his family, friends, directors, and the entire production team, whose support makes each performance possible and memorable!

Bailee is so thrilled to be apart of her 6th production with Gold Coast! It has been such a pleasure working with Kati and Stephanie all these years and she cannot wait to continue to be apart of their shows. Bailee recently was in shows at Hillcrest like “Your Word is Premontion” playing The Man Eating Cougar and “Dax’s Labrynth” playing the bully with a heart of gold, Brock. Bailee also has been in multiple productions at her school; dance and theater-wise. She hopes you enjoy the show. 
“And keep an eye out for a Garibaldi for me, will ya?” -Skitch

Venus is ecstatic to be playing the role of Clara! He has been working with Gold Coast Theatre Conservatory since the spring of 2024, playing roles such as Lucy, from “Your Word is ‘Premonition’: A Spelling Bee Catastreify”, Ashley in Dax’s Labyrinth, Ocean from The Hotel Key, and more. Outside of the theatre, Venus enjoys making music and caring for his friends+ community. Thanks to Daisy, Maki, Gold Coast crew, and grandpa Ed for their support!

This is Veronika's 5th production with Gold Coast Theatre Conservatory! She is so thrilled to be back playing a very fun and cool character. When not performing, she enjoys modeling, gaming, and having two eyes. She wants to thank her family and friends for all their support!

Tab (the Cop) is a tenth grader at Agoura High School and is absolutely thrilled to be back on stage! Previous favorite credits include Your Word is Premonition (Skyler) with Gold Coast Theatre. When not preforming, Tab loves cardistry and reading. Many thanks to the amazing directors and cast for their endless support.

The is Laelia's 4th Gold Coast Theatre production, but has assisted with stage crew on many other shows! She has come a long way with her stage confidence and projection and is proud of her growth - as are her theatre directors. When not performing, she enjoys having a unique and impeccable fashion sense, as well as drawing and designing new clothes and characters...and we can't forget to mention how much she enjoys reading. She thanks her family and friends for all their support!

Vivienne (The Fence/Insurance Adjuster) is a 9th grader who loves theater and is excited to be part of this cast. She has previously worked with Gold Coast in shows like “The Hotel Key,” “Dax’s Labyrinth,” and “Your Word is 'Premonition': A Spelling Bee Catastreify.” Outside of theater, Vivienne enjoys things like art, video games, and writing. Thank you to Venus (a fellow cast member) for all the support and encouragement, you mean the world!

Gavin Hall (“The Kid”) age 10 is in 4th grade at Santa Rosa Technology Magnet School, and back to performing after his debut with Gold Coast Theatre playing “Mikey” in Premonition: A Spelling Bee Catastrophe. Gavin recently starred as “Billy” in Gold Dust or Bust, where he was able to blend his passions for singing and comedy. When not acting, Gavin plays club basketball and flag football; he loves Toppers Pizza including the salad bar, books by Stephen King, fishing, 2000’s RnB, and sabotaging his bedtime. He would like to thank his entire family for their love and support, as well as his cast-mates and directors for this wonderful opportunity to both learn and create together. 

Spencer Spiewak (The Salesman) is a 7th-grader at A.E. Wright Middle School and this is his fifth production with Gold Coast Theatre Conservatory! Previous credits include Your Word is Premonition: A Spelling Bee Catastreify (Coach Ed), Dax’s Labyrinth (Dax), Mythical Creatures: Tournament of Champions (The Leprechaun) and The Christmas Castle Mystery (The Illusionist). When not performing, Spencer loves reading and drawing. He thanks his family, the supportive directors and all his supportive friends at the theater. 

Julianna (Pickpocket) just finished 9th grade at Newbury Park High school and is PUMPED up to be back on stage! Previously was a techie in the production of “Your Word is Premonition: A Spelling Bee Catasrifey”. When not performing, Julianna loves to draw and create characters with friends. Many thanks to the amazing directors, cast, friends, and family for their endless support! Special shout out to Vivi for getting Julianna into Gold Coast :)

Evie Flo is so exited to be playing The Hacker in "The Heist on Crow Island". She is in the seventh grade at Hillcrest Christian School and has really enjoyed her fourth show with Gold Coast! Some previous shows she has been in include Dax‘s Labyrinth, Your Word is Premonition, Mythical Creatures Tournament of Champions and many more! When not performing,
Evie loves reading books and writing some of her own. She would like to thank her parents for driving her to and from rehearsal and their endless support. Enjoy the show! 

Matilda Caddis (The Cat) is thrilled to make her debut with Gold Coast Theatre Conservatory. A 7th grader at A.E. Wright, she’s no stranger to the stage, with past credits including Matilda, Mary Poppins, The Lion King, and Grease with Class Act Musical Theater. Always on the prowl for the next theatrical caper, Matilda enjoys singing Broadway tunes, creating art, and spending time with family and friends. She is especially thankful to Kati and Stephanie for this memorable experience.

Grazziel is 11 years old in 6th grade and is doing a play at Gold Coast for the 2nd time!!! (Not including being crew) She loves to read, ride her bike, and make bracelets called Kandi!!! This is Grazziel’s 4th time doing a play and she really enjoys it. She hopes you like the show!!!

Andrew Rosero (Distraction) is an 8th-grader at Sycamore Canyon School and is absolutely thrilled to be back on stage! Previous favorite cast credits with the Gold Coast Theatre Conservatory include Hotel Key, Mythical Creatures, Fragile Fairytales, Dax's Labyrinth, and The Christmas Castle Mystery. Andrew has always had a blast working with this amazing cast and team. When not performing, he enjoys gaming, hanging out with friends, and playing pickleball. Many thanks to the directors, cast, and Mom and Dad for their endless support!

Kayla Lucia Oswald ( The Locksmith ) is an 8th grader at Oaks Christian School and is absolutely thrilled to be back on stage! Previous favorite credits include The Music Man Jr. and The Little Mermaid Jr. ( Arista-Mersister ) with Born to Perform Studio. When not performing, Kayla loves to sing and spend time with friends and family. Many thanks to the amazing directors, cast, mom and dad for their endless support!

Lili (The Godfather) just finished 9th grade at Thousand Oaks High School. This is her 15th performance and 4th with Gold Coast. She would like to thank her parents, the tech crew, Riley Barker, Chloe Fidani, George Harrison, Emmet, and Zoolander. 

Valor is thrilled to be making his Gold Coast Theatre debut in Heist on Crow Island! He was excited to be a part of this show after having taken Gold Coast's Beginning Acting Class. Many thanks to his Dad and the rest of his family and friends for their support. 

This is Parker's 5th production with Gold Coast Theatre Conservatory! His directors are so proud with how far he has come and how much he has learned over the years, even if he gets more and more unhinged with each show. You're welcome, audience! He hopes you'll enjoy the show and he can't wait to show you what antics he has in store for the next one (probably)! Thank you to his family for all the support!

Kenny Serrano, "Bronx Tale"/ "Deputy Mayor" just graduated the 8th grade at City Christian School. Although not his first time on stage, he is very excited to be in his first production here at Gold Coast. Some of his favorite credits include Scar in the Lion King and Rooster in Annie Jr. performed with PTYA. When not on stage, Kenny likes to hang out with his friends, game, and shower. Thank you to everyone who helped put the show together and who shows up to support. 

Lukas Speth (Untouchable) is 13 years old and incredibly excited to make his debut in Heist On Crow Island! A student at Sycamore Canyon Middle School, he loves soccer and mountain biking. Lukas would like to send a huge thank-you to the amazing directors, cast, and his family for their endless support!

Sonya Logan (Casino Royale) is a 6th-grader at Sequoia Middle School and is excited to be back on stage with another Gold Coast Production! Previous favorite credits include Your Word Is Premonition: A Spelling Bee Catastreify (Dee Dee) and Dax’s Labyrinth (Hedge 4). When not performing, Sonya loves drawing and anime. Many thanks to the amazing directors, cast, and her family and friends for their endless support!

Defne (Goodfella’s Ma, The Server, Carol, and Orphanage Director) is a 4th-grade student at Sycamore Canyon School and is thrilled to be performing in Heist on Crow Island. Previous favorite credits include Captain Obvious (Umami), Back to the Music (Alex), IHOW (Phoebe), and Seussical. She is also excited to appear as Young Anna in Allwayz On Stage’s upcoming production of Frozen. When not performing, Defne enjoys singing, creating videos, soccer, and volleyball. She thanks her family, directors, cast, and crew for their endless support. 

Rohan Sharma (Ensemble) is a 6th-grade student at Sequoia Middle School who is thrilled to be performing with Gold Coast for the first time. He loves acting and participating in school productions, and has appeared in Sequoia's High School Musical Jr. and Interdimensional House of Waffles. Outside of theater, Rohan enjoys horse riding, swimming, tennis, and playing video games with his brother. He sincerely thanks his family for their continuous support, as well as Stephanie and her team at Gold Coast Theatre for making this wonderful opportunity possible.

Erick is thrilled to be making his Gold Coast Theatre debut in Heist on Crow Island! He was excited to be a part of this show after having taken Gold Coast's Beginning Acting Class. Previous credits include Hillcrest Players' "Inter-dimensional House of Waffles". Many thanks to his Dad, Aunt, and the rest of his family for their support. 

Sivani L. Kanchibhotla is a 7th grader at Los Cerritos Middle School and is excited to be part of this production. Outside of theater, she enjoys playing the violin, dancing, listening to music, reading, and watching movies. She loves exploring new stories both on stage and in books, and is grateful for the opportunity to work with such a talented cast. She would like to thank her family and her theater teachers for her trust, support and encouragement.

Rowan is a company dancer at Aspire Dance Studio in Westlake. She has also competed in acro and gymnastics. Working with Gold Coast has been her first experience in theater. After her first class session, she was excited for the opportunity to work on this play as a member of the tech team. She's always been interested in the technical aspects of performances, so she's excited for this show!

Nina Bianco Schoeffling is 10 years old and incredibly excited to make her debut as tech crew for Heist on Crow Island! A student at Cypress Elementary, she loves singing and her friends. Nina would like to send a huge thank-you to her family, especially her cousin Vivienne, for inspiring her to join theater.

Wesley is a techie and a fish in this performance. He just finished his freshman year at Thousand Oaks High School, and his favorite things to do are act and make music! He was recently Damon in the play "Premonition" by Gold Coast as well as a few other performances. In his free time, he is swimming on the high school team, or playing music, whether it be an instrument or producing! He thanks Kati, Stephanie, and the rest of the Gold Coast theatre community for changing him in amazing ways.

Nynke (crew) is just finishing up her freshman year at NPHS. Previously she was Little Elsa in Frozen (the show was cancelled due to covid) Cinderella in Into the Woods, the Wicked Witch of the the West in The Wizard of Oz, and a Bird Girl in Seussical. In her free time, she likes to read books and spend time with her friends and family. She is so grateful to have been a part of this wonderful show.

Aja is thrilled to be assisting with another production with Gold Coast Theatre. Previous credits include roles in Christmas Castle Mystery, Mythical Creatures, and the Hotel Key, among others. However, her true passion is providing constructive feedback to the cast with her gained expert knowledge. Many thanks her parents and siblings, as well as her theatre family who loves her.

Thea is no stranger to theatre and is thrilled to be assisting with another production. Aside from her 5+ productions with Gold Coast Theatre Conservatory, she has also starred and worked stage crew on multiple Young Artists' Ensemble productions. When not performing or aiding with productions, Thea loves reading, and probably other stuff she would mention if she took the time to write her own bio like Kati asked her to a hundred times. She'd like to thank Kati for being an inspiration to her since she was a little kid, and teaching her literally everything she knows about theatre, and is definitely the main reason she's gotten so many roles in multiple plays. 

Celeste is an 8th grader at Sequoia Middle School and is thrilled to be assisting with another production. Previous credits include roles in Mythical Creatures and the Hotel Key with Gold Coast Theatre Conservatory. When not performing or aiding with productions, Celeste loves writing & enjoying music and creating art. Many thanks to the amazing directors, cast, parents, grandparents, and brother.