Anything Goes (2022 Revision) -
Oakton High School
Who's Who
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John Poncy
as Billy Crocker
John Poncy is a senior at Oakton High School and is so thrilled to be joining the cast of Anything Goes! Regionally, John received the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Lead Performer as Ralphie in Toby's Dinner Theatre's A Christmas Story. Other professional credits include Miles in Creative Cauldron's Turn of the Screw, and Teen Ensemble in Disney's The Little Mermaid at The Muny. John has also choreographed over 20 musicals for various high schools, middle schools, and community theatres in the area. Previous Oakton theatre credits include Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, Baker in Into the Woods (2025 BVD Finalist), and Damian in Mean Girls (2023 BVD Nominee). Additional favorite credits include J. Pierrepont Finch in How to Succeed…Trying with the Musical Theatre and Actor’s Studio and Ren McCormack in Westfield Summer Stage's Footloose. Special thanks to his friends, family, Ms. J, Mr. Godinez, Mr. D, and Sierra. Instagram: @johnponcyy
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Meera Ayyar
as Reno Sweeney
Meera is so excited to be playing Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes, though it is bittersweet as this marks her senior year and final show at Oakton. You may have previously seen her as the Witch in Into the Woods, Catherine in Pippin, or Gretchen in Mean Girls. Meera is a two-time Brandon Victor Dixon Award winner for Best Actress and has been selected as a Jimmy Awards nominee twice. She will be continuing her passion for theatre at NYU, pursuing a degree in Drama (NSB) at Tisch School of the Arts. Meera would like to thank Ms. J for completely transforming the way she approaches theatre and for the endless opportunities she has provided, as well as Mr. Godinez and Mr. O for their constant support. She is endlessly grateful to her family for their love and encouragement, and thanks God for guiding her every step of the way.
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