Kylee Atwood is twelve years old and in seventh grade. She has been performing for the last two years. She is thankful to her best friend, Ember for encouraging her to start getting in involved in theater. She loves performing with Limelight and is grateful for all the friendships that she has made.
Phoebe Bender is 8 years old and in the 3rd grade at Neely Traditional Academy. She loves performing and is thankful for all the opportunities she has had through Limelight Youth Theater. Her favorite roles were Ariel in The Little Mermaid Guppy Club and Bridgette in Trolls. Phoebe is grateful for her family for always supporting her in pursuing her musical theater dreams!
Ember Bradley is 12 and is entering 7th grade. Some of her past roles have been Ursula in the Little Mermaid Jr, Scar in the Lion king Jr, and Sereana in Legally blonde Jr. She loves Seussical and has been wanting to do it for a long time. She is so excited to be playing Sour Kangaroo and the Lorax. She is thanking all the directors for making this a amazing show and her best friend Kylee.
Sawyer Bruce is very excited to be a part of Seussical at Limelight. She recently worked with Limelight for Diary of a Wimpy Kid the musical and at the QCPAC on Lion King Jr. and Moana Jr. She is going into 7th grade at ALA Queen Creek and is very excited. When not performing Sawyer loves reading, listening to her Taylor Swift vinyls and making cookies. She wants to thank her parents, and her older brother for always supporting her passions. She also wants to thank the directors at Limelight for helping her grow.
Rachel Buckwalter is thrilled to bring to life the role of Gertrude in Solla Sollew cast! She is a 12 year-old 7th grader who started theater when she was five. She has been in multiple Limelight shows. Some of her favorite roles include Zazu (Lion King, Jr.), Flotsam (The Little Mermaid), Young Cosette (Les Misérables: School Edition), Rowley Jefferson (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Jr.) and of course, Gertrude. Rachel also enjoys horseback riding and art. She thanks everyone who has been a part of this production, especially Marie and Emma for this amazing opportunity!
Emma Louise Coxon is a sophomore at Red Mountain High School in Mesa, where she is active in the choir and dance programs. Emma’s favorite theater roles so far have been Liz in Chicago at Limelight, Rebecca in The Battle of Little Big Red at Fountain Hills Theater, and Brooke Wyndham in Legally Blonde Jr. at AYT. Emma is grateful to her family and friends for their support, and she would like to thank Emma and Marie for the opportunity to “monkey around” as a Wickersham Brother in this production of Seussical Jr.
Addison Fitzwater will be going into the first grade this year. She played Jetsam in The Little Mermaid, which is her favorite show. One of her favorite things to do is put on performances for her friends and family at home. She wants to thank all of her family for always supporting her.
Shayla Forero is in 10th grade and attends Chandler HS. She has performed in various theatres throughout the valley, but this is her first time doing a show with her niece Noelle. She thanks all of her current and previous directors, choreographers, stage managers, teachers, friends, and family, for all their love and support. This is her 10th year of doing shows with Limelight and she is excited to play Mayzie. Special thanks to Emma and Marie for this amazing opportunity.
Sylvia Fuller is 14 years old and loves musical theater! Some of her favorite roles she has been a part of are Jasmine in Aladdin, Amanda in Matilda, and Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast! A fun fact about Sylvia is she loves to dirt bike with her family! She wants to thank her mom, dad, and brothers for always being so supportive over her passions and accomplishments.
Maddie Gloyd is 14 years old and is a Freshman at Perry High. She is thrilled to be performing Seussical with her Limelight Family. Some of Maddie’s other performances include Newsies (Katherine; Limelight Youth Theater), Annie (Pepper; Queen Creek Performing Arts) Emma, a Pop Musical (Ashley; Studio 3), Beauty and the Beast (Silly Girl; Limelight Youth Theater), All Shook Up (Ensemble; Studio 3), Maddie would like to thank her directors for the opportunity and her family and friends for their love and support.
Kellen Hansen is excited to join this awesome cast. This is Kellen’s third show at Studio 3. He is in 3rd grade at Knox gifted academy. When not on stage, you can find him competing in swim meets or defending a soccer Goal.
Essence Harrell, a vibrant 4-year-old with boundless charisma and energy, lights up every room she enters. She thrives on stage and screen, showcasing her love for music, dance, ballet, and gymnastics. Essence Joy enjoys family time, travel, and attending church, along with cuddling pets and cooking with mom. A big thank you to everyone supporting her journey and to our new friends, join the Essie Tribe at @essenceofjoy2020 on IG for more adventures!
Zoe Hatziathanassiou is a junior at Gilbert High School, 16 years old, and a member of Studio 3’s Musical Theater Company. She loves everything theater, art and creating film on the side. Her favorite role was Mama in Chicago, and credits her success to her coach, Emma England. She is dearly loved by her family and fur baby, Maui, the 20 pound feline.
Maylee Hauenstein is 14 years old and in 9th grade. She has been doing shows since she was 8 years old, and her favorite shows that she has been in are Into the Woods Jr and Beauty in
the Beast Jr. Maylee also loves shopping, reading, and hanging out with
friends. Maylee is very thankful for her family and friends.
Kali Kappes is very excited to play Jojo in Seussical Jr. Her favorite roles include Young Nala in The
Lion King Jr., and the Children’s Chior in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. She
most enjoys spending time with her family and singing, dancing, and acting at Studio 3
Performing Arts. She is so happy to have made lasting friendships with these other incredible
cast members.
Emma Kleniewski is so exited to be playing Mayzie La Bird in the latest Limelight Performing Arts production, Seussical Jr. Emma has been involved in performing arts since she was 3 years old. Some of her favorite roles are Patty Farrell in Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Jetsam in The Little Mermaid. She would like to give a shoutout to everyone who helped make this show great, and special thank you to Emma, Marie, and Kaitlyn: “THANK YOU for all your support, and thank you to this great cast!”
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Cole Madden does not like green eggs and ham, but he is thrilled to be returning to Limelight to play Horton the Elephant. He started his acting career as a toddler in TV work. He is 14 years old
and looking forward to his freshman year in high school. His favorite roles include Brett (13 the
Musical), Frank Heffley (Diary of a Wimpy Kid), Fisherman (Moana Jr.), and Mr. Bundles & Burt
Healy (Annie Jr.). Thank you to everyone at Limelight, the village of theatre parents who help
make these shows come together and, most of all, to my family for their unending love and
support.
Mia Madden is thrilled to return to the “smallest planet in the world” in Seussical Jr. with her
debut at Limelight. She has previously performed in Lion King Jr. (QCPAC), Matilda Jr. (Center Stage), Moana Jr. (QCPAC) and Seussical Jr. (QCPAC). Mia is 12 years old and looking forward to starting junior high. When she is not performing, she loves horseback riding, playing with her three dogs, and creative writing. Thank you to Limelight for this great opportunity. To my “big bro” for encouraging me to return to the stage. And of course, to Mom & Dad for reminding me anything’s possible.
Mae Mann is a 10th grader at Gilbert Classical Academy where she is in the high school Choral Ensemble as well as their Advanced Vocal ensemble. Her main passion is singing but loves everything to do with musicals. Her favorite role that she has played is Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory. This is her first time doing a show with Limelight and she is so excited for more in the future.
Andrew McGuire is happy to have another chance to perform here, at The MAC, with his friends! He’s currently in 8th Grade at KMS. Most recently, he starred in 13 The Musical (Evan Goldman), as well as The Little Mermaid (Sebastian), Les Mis (Gavroche), Matilda Jr (Bruce), to name a few. He’d like to thank Emma and Marie for casting him as a crazy monkey. He’d also like to thank his family for their support.
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Scarlette Nuno is 14 years old and going to be a sophomore at Red Mountain High School. Scarlette is so excited to be performing at Limelight Theater! She has been in two shows previous with Limelight! She got to be ensemble in Little Mermaid and Molly in 13. She is so thankful to the amazing cast and directors for making this experience so amazing.
Edward Oster is 13 years old and is going into the eighth grade attending State 48. He has performed in several productions with Limelight. His favorite roles include Ugly (Honk JR!), Raymond (Miss Nelson is Missing – Arizoni Nominee), Ben (Descendants), Iago (Aladdin Jr), Young Simba (Lion King Jr), Ryan (High School Musical 2) and Jetsam (Little Mermaid). He enjoys singing, dancing, and acting and loves making people laugh! He wants to thank Emma and Marie for this opportunity to play one of America’s Iconic Cat.
Kynzli Parks is 12 years old entering 8th grade. She has performed in multiple shows and truly enjoys all the magic of the theatre. Her favorite show, so far, that Kynzli has been a part of is Newsies. Kynzli enjoys watching Broadway shows at Gammage; her favorite is Hamilton. When she’s not performing on stage, you will still hear her singing Broadway tunes around the house. She also enjoys homemade baking. Kynzli would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support.
Colin Quintana is 15 and is attending Gilbert Classical Academy for his sophomore year. He is super excited to be playing Horton and Mr. Mayor with Limelight in Seussical Jr. This is definitely one of his favorite shows to do along with Les Misérables, Tuck Everlasting, 13 the Musical, and Newsies Jr. Many thanks to the amazing cast and crew for their talent and dedication and a special thanks to his loving family.
Rosalind Quintana is a 4th grader at Legacy Traditional School East Mesa. She is thrilled to be part of Limelight Studio‘s production of Diary of a Wimpy kid! Her favorite theater experiences so far have been playing young Rudolph in Actor’s Youth Theater‘s Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Kasim in her school‘s production of Aladdin. She loves singing in the school choir and playing the cello. Thank you to our amazing directors, production team, parents, volunteers and castmates for such a great experience!
Evelyn Rodriguez is a 4th grader at Heritage Academy Gateway Elementary. She has loved singing
and musical theater for as long as she can remember. She has appeared in Annie (July) and Matilda (Lavender) and is excited to be performing in her first Limelight show. She would like to thank her friends and family for their support.
Addison Roundy, 15, is a sophomore at Gilbert Classical Academy, where she performs with the advanced vocal ensemble and chorale. She is thrilled to play Cat in the Hat in Limelight’s production of Seussical Jr.! Favorite past roles include Anna of Cleves (Six), Kassim (Aladdin), Gabriella (High School Musical 2) and Rafiki (The Lion King Jr.). When not performing, she enjoys camping, wakeboarding and hanging out with her friends.
Hasley Rush is 6 years old and attends dual-language Kindergarten. She loves musical theater and
all things girly and glitzy. She fell in love with the stage during her first show, The Little Mermaid.
Her parents think she believes that her whole life is a musical and love her boundless excitement and vibrant energy. She is thankful to her Mom, Dad, Grandparents, teachers, and friends who endlessly support her.
This is Kiley’s sixth production. She has shined as Matilda, danced with a crutch in Newsies, and brayed her way to fame as Donkey in Shrek. Now, she’s thrilled to join the Seussical fun, showing she can handle anything from battling headmistresses to rocking donkey ears. Kiley thanks her family and friends for their endless love and laughs.
Audra South is a 7th grader at Casteel High School where she dances on the In Motion dance team. Her main love is singing and performing in musicals. Some of her favorite past roles have been Matilda in Matilda and Flounder in The Little Mermaid. Audra was in Seussical Jr. at Limelight 5 years ago as Jojo. She’s excited to do the show again, and this time with her little sister.
Leia South is 5 years old and is in Kindergarten at Chandler Traditional Academy: Freedom
Campus and is in their dual language immersion program. Her favorite pastimes are playing
piano, singing, and dancing. She is very excited to be in Seussical Jr. and to get to be with her
big sister.
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Henry Starks is a 9 year old who is very passionate about musical theatre. He got the acting bug while watching his older sister on stage. Henry’s first part was Mr. Wormwood in Matilda. He went on to play King Agnarr in Frozen jr and now Mr. Mayor in Seussical. All Father figures!
Olivia Starks, 15, has been performing since she could walk. Her love for musicals started when she was 10. Her favorite roles have included Nala in The Lion King, Sour Kangaroo in Seussical, Kassim in Aladdin and Catherine Parr in SIX!
Lily Tarvin, a 2nd grader at Islands Elementary, is thrilled to play JoJo and Young Kangaroo in Seussical Jr! Thanks to her family and directors, Emma & Marie for their unwavering support and encouragement. Lily is excited to bring these whimsical characters to life and hopes you enjoy the show!
Breanna Versaevel, 12, is a 7th grader at Santan Charter School. After being Amanda in a summer production of Matilda at Studio 3, she is excited to be in her first major Limelight production. She is loving being a birdgirl in the Seussical Solla Sollew cast with her friends! She is very grateful to Emma for believing in her and for this opportunity. Breanna also plays the violin and loves playing volleyball, but her favorite activities have been dance and vocal lessons!
Allie Weid is entering her junior year at Desert Ridge High School. She is so excited to bring the Cat to life on the MAC stage. Her favorite roles include Eponine in Les Mis, Karen Smith in Mean Girls and Penelope Pennywise in Urinetown.
Chase Wildung is almost 13 and He has been going to studio 3 performing arts with a focus on acting and musical theater. He has performed in limelight’s productions of Freaky Friday (Wells & Pastor Bruno), The Lion King Jr (Timon in the jungle cast), High School Musical 2 (Ryan beach ball cast), Newsies Jr (Albert and Snyder), The Little Mermaid (Pilot/Ensemble) and is beyond excited for his lead role as Horton in Solla Sollew cast.
Krysta Wildung is 9 years old. She has been going to studio 3 performing arts for the last 4 years with a focus on dance and musical theater. Krysta has been in Limelight’s production of The Lion King Jr as Shenzi ( jungle cast), High School Musical 2 as Peaches (Beach ball cast), Ensemble in The Little Mermaid and now is excited to be a Bird Girl in Solla Sollew cast.