Meet the Cast of Disney's The Little Mermaid
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Christiana 'Tia' Anderson
Character: Jellyfish & Frog
Age: 9 Grade: 3rd School: Lakeview Elementary School Past Productions: Willy Wonka Jr (Oompa Loompa); Annie Jr (Orphan); The Mouse that Roared (Jane) Other Activities/Special Interests: dance, piano, horses, art Thank You To: Mom-Kristin, Dad-Luke, and Connor, Grandma Nancy and Grandpa Gerry Anderson, 'Mimi'-Marcia, 'Papa'-Arvid and Aunty Candice Ilves, Muumuu and Bumpa Williams. Thank you to my family for always being there to support me. Isabelle Anthos
Character: Sturgeon, Frog & Chef
Age: 10 yrs old Grade: 5th School: Bothwell Middle School Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: Annie Jr. (2012) Other Activities/Special Interests: Dance, Piano, Soccer and Skiing Thank You To: All of my teachers, Ms. Kristen, my brothers and my mom and dad. Megan Armstrong
Character: Aquata
Age: 14 Grade: 9 School: Marquette Senior High School Past LYST or MACC Youth Theater Productions: Orphan Train, Beauty and the Beast, Kids Sing Broadway 2010, A Home for Me, Alice in Wonderland, Willy Wonka Jr., Annie Jr., The Mouse That Roared, Haunted Hayride Other Theater Productions: MSHS Les Miserables Other Activities/Special Interests: Playing the piano, playing the Violin, Playing in Fourtissimo String Quartet Thank You To: Thank you to all my family and friends! David Bashaw
Character: Sebastian
Age: 17 Grade: 11th School: Marquette Senior High School Past LYST or MACC Youth Theater Productions: Annie Jr., Alice in Wonderland, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Orphan Train, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Rodger's and Hammerstein's Cinderella, Guys and Dolls Jr., Disney’s High School Musical, Into the Woods Jr., Aladdin Jr., Honk Jr. Other Theater Productions: 101 Dalmations/Jungle Book, Peter Pan, Into the Woods, Les Miserables, Kiss Me Kate, Ebeneezer Scrooge: Jazzed Up Like The Dickens (dance), Blueberry Dance Festival (dance), Adam Whittington Concert (dancer), Marquette Goes Hollywood (solo dancer), The Ice Brigade (film), and Encounter (film). Other Activities/Special Interests: Dancing, singing with Redmen Chorale, Chamber Choir, Octomen, and both of the quartets he is involved in, playing sports, and spending time with friends and family. Thank You To: To his mother for always being there for him, Nikke Nason, all of the music department at MSHS especially Mrs. Broderson, Marty Martello, and so many more! Amelia Bishop
Character: Lily Pad & Chef
Age: 8 Grade: 3rd School: North Star Elementary Past LSYT/MACC Youth Theatre Productions: Kids Sing Broadway (2007 & 2010), Once Upon a Mattress, Alice in Wonderland, Wonka Jr., Annie Jr. Other Theatre Productions: The Nutcracker (2008 & 2010), Ebenezer Scrooge Jazzed up like the Dickens, Beacon on the Rock (LST) Other Activities/Special Interests: Piano, Dance, Singing, Swimming, Art and Reading Thank You To: Thank you to my family and everyone involved in Youth Theatre. Ethan Bott
Character: Prince Eric
Age: 16 Grade: Junior School:Marquette Senior High School Other Theatre Productions: Les Miserables, Back to Reality, Scrooge Other Activities/Special Interests: Playing Guitar,Competitive Swimming, and Running Thank You To:My Dad, Mom, and Sister for all the support they continue to give me through my music Emily Burbey
Character: Mersister (Arista)
Age: 14 Grade: 8th grade School: Bothwell Middle School Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: Seussical, Aladdin, Cinderella, Once Upon a Mattress, Beauty and the Beast, Kids Sing Broadway, Alice in Wonderland, Willy Wonka Jr., and Annie Jr. Other Theatre Productions: Ebenezer Scrooge Jazzed Up Like the Dickens, Nutcracker Other Activities/Special Interests: Travel soccer, Dance classes, Gymnastics, Viola Lessons, Piano Lessons, School Track, School Choral Group Thank You To: Thank You to my family who support everything I do and thank you to my friends who I perform with. They encourage me to do my best. Also, thank you to Nikke Nason who organizes this and makes sure everyone looks their best and creates an amazing production! Emma Bradley
Character: Gull
Age: 10 Grade: 5 School: Cherry Creek Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: Scrooge, The Nutcracker 2010, Willie Wonka Jr, Annie Jr, The Mouse That Roared, The Nutcracker 2012 Other Productions: Blueberry Dance Festival Other Activities/Special Interests: Dance, Gymnastics, Ariel Silks, Dance Olympus, Acting Thank You To: I would like to thank my Mom, Dad, Jaci, Colin and family for always watching the practices and performances. Kimber Schumann and all the teachers at Dawn Dott Dance, Liza Hunter, Camilla Mingay, Courtney Brown, and Nikke Nason. Jacqueline Cammarata
Character: Flotsom
Age: 14 years old Grade: 8th grade School: Bothwell Middle School Past LYST or MACC Youth Theater Productions: Beauty And the Beast, Alice in Wonderland, and Annie Other Theater productions: Frog and Toad, Princess and the Pea, The Nutcracker Other Activities/Special Interest: I spend about 90% of my time dancing at Dawn Dott Dance Studios. Dancing is my passion and I love it more than anything. Last summer I went to a Summer Dance Competition called Dance Olympus, I was one of the TOP FOUR dancers out of about 120 kids, so I earned a scholarship to go to Dance America in the winter. I take 11 classes while also juggling school work, Little Mermaid, & Nutcracker Ballet. In the fall I also run track! I run the 200m Hurdles. Thank You To: Defiantly a BIG thank you to my parents for always supporting me and letting me strive for success, to Nikke Nason, for putting so much hard work into LSYT productions, and to my dance teachers who are always helping to make me a better dancer! Raquel Carlson
Character: Bass & Maid
Age: 9 School: Lakeview School Past LSYT or MACC Shows: Nutcracker, Willy Wonka Jr., Annie Jr. Other Activities: Singing, Dance, Violin & Art Thank You To: Mom & Dad Brook Chaput
Character: "Guppy"
Age: 5 Grade: Kindergarten School: Gilbert Elementary Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: Orphan, Annie Jr. 2012 Other Activities/Special Interests: dance (3rd yr), tennis, swimming, music, art, acting, photography, cooking, reading Thank You To: Thank you to my whole family, and all my friends. Miranda Jo Conroy
Character: Carlotta
Age: 16 Grade: 11 School: Ishpeming High School Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: Annie Jr., The Mouse That Roared Other Theatre Productions: Music Man (IHS) Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (IHS) Bye Bye Birdie (PAAC) Footloose (PAAC) Hansel and Gretel /Fairy Tales (PAAC) Other Activities/Special Interests: singing / Choir/ Chamber Select Choir Art Key Club Thank You To: LSYT for the opportunity. My family for their support. Nicholas Conroy
Character: Sailor & Prince
Age: 13 Grade: 7 School: Ishpeming Middle School Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: The Mouse that Roared, Annie Jr., Willie Wonka Jr. Other Theatre Productions: A Thousand Clowns (LST) Scrooge 2012 (PAAC) Scrooge 2011 (PAAC) Mystery Dinner Theater 2012 (PAAC) Mystery Dinner Theater 2011 (PAAC) Hansel and Gretel/ Fairy Tales (PAAC) Other Activities/Special Interests: Reading Writing Thank You To: My parents and siblings My friends at LSYT for making it fun! Ella Davis
Character: Ling & Frog
Age: 9 Grade: 4th School: Sandy Knoll Elementary Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: Willy Wonka Jr. ( Oompa Loompa), Annie Jr. (Orphan), The Mouse That Roared (Fran). Other Activities/Special Interests: Dance, Drawing, Volley Ball, And Soccer Thank You To: Thank you to my mom and dad for supporting me in all of the plays I have done. Amanda Diddams
Character: Plaice, Frog & Chef
Age: 10 Grade: 5 School: Father Marquette Middle School Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: Annie, Willy Wonka, Alice in Wonderland, Beauty and the Beast, Once Upon a Mattress, Cinderella, Kids Sing Broadway, The Nutcracker Other Activities/Special Interests: Dance, piano, softball, skiing and reading Thank You To: Mom, Dad and Laney, Emma, Miss Kristin Frak Heather Edwards
Character: Guppy
Age: 6 Grade: 1st Grade School: Superior Hills Elementary Other Activities/Special Interests: Singing, Art, Dance, Swimming Thank You To: My Dad, Grandma Kathy and Grandpa Jim, Jill Whiteman, Debbie and Scott Vanlerberghe Julia Edwards
Character: Swan
Age: 8 Grade: 3rd School: Superior Hills Elementary Past LSYT Productions: Annie Jr. Other Activities/Special Interests: Singing, Dance, Art, Swimming Thank You To: My Dad, Grandma Kathy and Grandpa Jim, Jill Whiteman, Debbie and Scott Vanlerberghe Grace Elim Feliz
Character: Jetsam
Age: 14 Grade: 8th School: Bothwell Middle School Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: The Nutcracker (2008, 2010, 2012), Alice in Wonderland, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, Once Upon A Mattress, Aladdin Jr., Seussical, Annie Jr., Kids Sing Broadway (2), Willy Wonka Jr. Thank You To: My biggest thanks goes to: My supportive family, the FANTASTIC FOUR for withholding a permanent friendship that brings out the best in all of us, Nikke Nason for all her guidance and knowledge, God for giving me the opportunity to do what I love every day, all of the "theater kids" who have made a home away from home for me. Petra Frazier
Character: Guppy
Age: 7 Grade: 1st School: Sandy Knoll Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: Willy Wonka Jr Other Activities/Special Interests: Dance, piano, gymnastics & Girl Scouts Thank You To: My Grandma Peggy for taking me to the audition! Emily Gauthier
Character: Frog & Jellyfish
Age: 8 Grade: 3rd School: Lakeview Elementary Other Theater Experience: Participated in several small plays at the Arts/Culture center at PPWL Other Activities/Special Interests: Lakeview Skating Academy, Girl Scouts, Superiorland Soccer Association Thank You To: Nikke - the director Thomas Griffith
Character: Sailor & Prince
Age: 11 Grade: 6 School: Bothwell Middle School Other Theatre Productions: Singing in front of the mirror to myself Other Activities/Special Interests: Baseball, drawing, Killer Whales Swim Team, foreign countries and Italian history. Thank You To: Grandparents, parents, sister and friends who inspired me to try out. Kayla Grugin
Character: Gull
Age: 9 (will turn 10 the weekend of the show) Grade: 4 School: Cherry Creek Elementary Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: Annie, Jr. (Kate), Willy Wonka, Jr. (Phineous Trout), Alice in Wonderland (Dormouse), A Home for Me (Orphan), Beauty and the Beast (Villager), The Orphan Train (Little Lucy), Once Upon A Mattress, Jr. (Minstrel-in-Waiting), Cinderella (Villager, Mouse), Kids Sing Broadway Other Theatre Productions: The Ice Brigade (Bailey - Brigade Films), Nutcracker (2008, 2010, 2012), Ebeneezer Scrooge Dance Production (2009) Other Activities/Special Interests: dance (jazz, tap, lyrical, performance), piano, Girl Scouts, soccer Thank You To: To my whole family, for always being there for me. Mallory Grugin
Character: Adella
Age: 14 Grade: 9 School: Marquette Senior High School Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: Alice in Wonderland (Alice), Beauty and the Beast (Lefou), Into the Woods Jr. (Little Red Ridinghood), You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Sally Brown), Cinderella (Portia), A Home For Me (Jess), Once On This Island (Little Ti Moune), Alladin (Narrator), Once Apon A Mattress Jr. (Minstrel), Seussical The Musical (Who, Elephant Bird) Other Theatre Productions: Dandelion Cottage (Marjory Vale), Les Miserables (Young Cosette), The Ice Brigade (Stunt Specialist), The Nutcracker (Flower, Spanish Hot Chocolate, Crew), Beacon On The Rock (Anya), Water, Woman (Tallie), Heinähattu, Vilttitossu ja surri Pamaus (Vauva) Other Activities/Special Interests: Fourtissimo String Quartet, Dance, Tennis, Basketball, Skiing, Violin, Viola, Piano, Student Coucil Thank You To: Fourtissimo String Quartet, LSYT, Janis Peterson, My Parents Jonah Hardenbergh
Character: Guppy
Age: 4 Grade: Pre-K School: Redeemer Lutheran Pre-School Activities/Special Interests: Swimming, Reading, Playing with Trains, loves Playdoh, and can be found singing various songs throughout the day. Thank You To: Thank you to my mama and papa and all of my family, along with my friends and teachers – I love you! Gwyneth Harrick
Character: Blowfish & Princess
Age: 15 Grade: Sophomore School: MSHS Other LSYT or MACC Productions: Beauty and the Beast, A Home for Me, Kids Song Broadway, and Willy Wonka Jr. Ally Heide
Character: Guppy
Age: 6 Grade: 1 School: Superior Hills Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: The Mouse that Roared Other Activities/Special Interests: Dance, Swimming, Art, Music, Playing with my Dog, Nature, School, Playing with my Friends. Reading. Snuggling with my Mom, Playing with my Sisters, Gardening with my Dad Thank You To: God for my blessings. Family for fun times. LSYT for having great plays. Elise Heide
Character: Bird
Age: 9 Grade: 4 School: Bothwell Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: Alice in Wonderland, Willy Wonka, Annie, The Mouse that Roared Other Activities/Special Interests: Dance, Swimming, Art, Music, Nature and Animals. Thank You To: LSYT for really fun plays. Benny Hopkins-Bey
Character: Pilot & Prince
Age: 13 Grade: 8th grade School: Father Marquette Middle School Past LSYT or MACC Shows: Willy Wonka, Kids on Broadway, Annie Jr. Alice In Wonderland, Beauty & The Beast Other Activities: Lego Robotics, Spanish, Baseball, Tennis, Dancing and music Thank You To: My Mom for always there for me Lauren Houle
Character: Lily Pad & Chef
Age: 7 Grade: 2 School: Sandy Knoll Other Theatre Productions: in my basement and on my friends porch Other Activities/Special Interests: Dance - jazz 4 years, hip hop - 2 years, modern - 1 year, gymnastics, Killer Whales Swim Team, softball Thank You To: My Mom for teaching me cartwheels, Miss Kristen Frak,and Miss Nikke Ryleigh Jackson
Character: Blackfish & Frog
Age: 11 Grade: 5 School: Bothwell Middle School Other Activities/Special Interests: Dance; Tap, Jazz and Lyrical and Violin. Thank You To: I'd like to thank my family for encouraging me to try new things! Danielle Jahnke
Character: Starfish & Princess
Age: 15 Grade: 10th School: Marquette Senior High Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: Beauty and the Beast, Kids Sing Broadway 2010, Alice in Wonderland, Willy Wonka, Annie Jr, Little Mermaid Jr Other Theatre Productions: 101 Dalmatians, The Jungle Book, Sleeping Beauty, Willy Wonka, Alice in Wonderland, Jack and the Beanstalk all with Superior Harmony. Les Miserables with MSHS. Other Activities/Special Interests: Tennis, skiing, playing viola, choral, playing piano, playing ukulele, traveling Thank You To: I'd like to thank my parents for introducing me to theater and music and for always pushing me to be my best. Enola Jeevar
Character: Flamingo & Chef
Age: 11 Grade: 6th School: Bothwell Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: The Dandelion Cottage Other Theatre Productions: Cinderella, Dig It, The Pied Piper Other Activities/Special Interests: Gymnastics, Singing, and Dancing Thank You To: I would like to thank my mom and dad, and my directors for their ongoing support! Paige Nicole Kachmarsky
Character: Flamingo
Age: 13 Grade: 7th School: Father Marquette Middle School Other Theatre Productions: Les Miserables (MSHS 2011), Peter Pan and Sleeping Beauty Other Activities/Special Interests: Downhill ski racing, softball, piano, art and drawing Thank You To: To my mother, LeAnne who encourages me to be myself, and not to be afraid to express myself in front of people. Thank you and I love you mom Haddie Ketzenberger
Character: Eel
Age: 9 Grade: 4th School: Sandy Knoll Past LSYT or MACC Productions: The Mouse That Roared, Annie, Willie Wonka, Beauty and the Beast, Once Upon a Mattress, Nutcracker Other Activities/Special Interests: Gymnastics, hockey, soccer, softball, skiing, golf, basketball, climbing ropes and poles Jazzy Knehnl
Character: Lily Pad
Age: 7 Grade: 2 School: Sandy Knoll Elementary Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: Alice in Wonderland, Annie Jr., Willy Wonka Jr. Other Theatre Productions: Goldilocks & the Three Bears Other Activities/Special Interests: Girl Scouts, Jazz dancing, science, marine biology Thank You To: Nikke & Courtney! Taylor Koski
Character: Trout & Chef
Age: 13 Grade: 8th School: Bothwell Middle School Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: The Mouse That Roared, Kids Sing Broadway, Nutcracker Other Activities/Special Interests: Dance Thank You To: My parents and all of my dance teachers at Dawn Dott Dance Studios. Romy Kus
Character: Guppy
Age: 7 Grade: 2nd grade School: Lakeview Elementary, Negaunee Other Activities/Special Interests: dance, basketball, and soccer Thank You To: My family and Nikke Ella Kyle
Character: Gull
Age: 8 Grade: 3 School: Superior Hills Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: Willy Wonka, Annie, The Mouse That Roared Other interest: Dance (Hip Hop, Contemporary), Singing, Swimming Thank You To: To all my friends and family Karissa Langsford
Character: Scuttle
Age: 13 Grade:7 School: Bothwell Middle School Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions:Annie, Alice in Wonderland, Beauty and the Beast, Willy Wonka, Upon A Mattress, You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, The Orphan Train, A Midsummer Nights Dream, Cinderella Other Activities/Special Interests: Dance, basketball, soccer, violin, friends Thank You To: Nikke Nason, MACC Youth Theatre Productions and LSYT, Thank you so much for making such a great difference in my life!!! GlenEllen Lehmberg
Character: Carp & Maid
Age: 15 Grade: 10th School: Marquette Senior High School Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: Annie Jr., Willy Wonka Jr., and Alice in Wonderland Other Activities/Special Interests: 8-18 Media, dance at Marquette Center for Dance, Piano lessons, and learning Chinese Thank You To: I would like to thank my mom, dad, and Freya Lehmberg for being amazing people. I would also like to thank Jill Grundstrom, Mallory Asano, and Jill Vermeulen for making Marquette Center for Dance a great place. You guys are the best! :) |
Anne Ludwig
Character: Atina
Age: 13 Grade: 8th School:Bothwell Middle School Past Productions: Willy Wonka Jr. ( Oompa Loompa) Annie Jr.( Wacky, Servant, Rockette) Other Activities/Special Interests: Singing, Piano, Rock Climbing, Basketball, Acting, forensics. Thank You To:To all of my Family and friends! Karen Ludwig
Character: Flounder
Age: 11 Grade: 6th School:Bothwell Middle School Past Productions: Willy Wonka Jr. ( kids chorus) Annie Jr. (Annie) Other Activities/Special Interests: piano, singing, acting, cross country, track, Student council, band, forensics. Thank You To: To all my family and friends!!! Megan Ludwig
Character: Eel
Age: 11 Grade: 6th School: Bothwell Middle School Past Productions: Willy Wonka Jr. (kids chorus) Other Activities/Special Interests: piano, gymanstics, singing, cross country, forensics. Thank You To: To all my family and friends! Brianna Maki
Character: Jellyfish & Maid
Age: 17 Grade:12th School: Marquette Senior High School Other Theatre Productions: Kiss Me Kate MSHS Other Activities/Special Interests: MSHS Dance Team Thank You To: Thank You to my parents for supporting me in everything I do. Marina Mankee
Character: Ray & Princess
Age: 13 Grade: 8th School: Father Marquette Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: Beauty and the Beast, Alice in Wonderland, Kids Sing Brodway, Willy Wonka, Annie Other Theatre Productions: Lake Superior Theatre: The Secret Garden, MSHS: Les Miserables Other Activities/Special Interests: Dance Senia Manson
Character: Swan
Age: 9 Grade: 4th School: Sandy Knoll Elementary Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: The Orphan Train, Kids Sing Broadway, Home For Me, Alice In Wonderland, Willy Wonka, Annie, The Mouse That Roared Other Theatre Productions: Film Encounter Other Activities/Special Interests: Basket Ball, Piano, Singing Thank You To: My Mom (Abigail Manson) and Grandparents (Susan and Tom Manson) for bringing me to rehearsals, My Aunt (Stephanie Jones) for introducing me to theater. Elli Martysz
Character: Newt & Maid
Age: 13 Grade: 8th School: Bothwell Middle School Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: Annie Jr. Other Theatre Productions: Maud Powell Children’s Theatre Other Activities/Special Interests: Soccer, Volleyball, Singing, Baking Thank You To: My parents! Cecilia Siobhan McKinney
Character: Bird
Age: 11 Grade: 6th School: Father Marquette Marquette Middle School Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: The Mouse that Roared Other Activities/Special Interests: Basketball, Forensics, Soccer, Dance, Horses, Cross Country, Track Asa Naigus
Character: Guppy
Age: 8 Grade:3rd School: North Star Academy Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: Willy Wonka Jr. Other Theatre Productions: Scrooge Other Activities/Special Interests: President of the 3rd grade Student Body, karate, soccer, reading, math, play cello and violin, drama, singing, frisbee golf. Thank You To: My mom for encouraging me and my family for loving me and cheering me on. Also to Nikke and Courtney for putting on the show. Hanna Numinen
Character: Allana
Age: 14 Grade: 9 School: Westwood High School Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: Beauty and the Beast, Alice In Wonderland, and Annie Jr. Other Theatre Productions: Drama/Improv productions through Westwood Other Activities/Special Interests: Iceskating Thank You To: Thank you to all the special people in my life that have helped me on my journey through life! You're awesome! Jeremiah Ogawa
Character: Guppy, Turtle
Age: Grade: 6th School: Bothwell Middle School Other Activities/Special Interests: Loves singing, Broadway musicals, Snowboarding, swimming, computers and Mindcraft. Elana Owens-Wilder
Character: Swan
Age: 7 Grade: Second School: Superior Hills Elementary School Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: Annie Jr Other Activities/Special Interests: Ballet, Hip Hop Dance at Dawn Dott, Karate, and Swimming. Camping and being with friend and family. Thank You To: To my family for always supporting me and to the Lake Superior Youth Theatre for letting me be a part of something amazing for another year- Annie Jr & Little Mermaid Jr. Caitlin Palomaki
Character: Jellyfish & Princess
Age: 12 Grade: 7th School: Bothwell Middle School Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: Once Upon A Mattress, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Willy Wonka, Annie Other Activities/Special Interests: Soccer, Basketball, Dance, Runing Thank You To: My mom and dad for funding me in all I do. Kendra Palomaki
Character: Seahorse & Princess
Age: 15 Grade: 10 School: Marquette Senior High School Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theater Productions: Annie Jr., Alice and Wonderland, Willy Wonka Jr., Beauty and the Beast, Once Upon A Mattress, Cinderella Other Theater Productions: Les Miserables (High School) Other Activities/Special Interests: MSHS Soccer, MSHS Cross Country, MSHS Nordic Ski Team, and MSHS Track Thanks You To: Special thanks to my Mom and Dad for driving me to and from rehearsals, bringing me food during long rehearsal and supporting me and whatever I choose to do. Courtney Anderson Brown for waiting for my ride during Alice and Wonderland (your first show with us) for several hours at a time. Last of all Nikke Nason for casting me in my first show ever, Cinderella, and everyone after that. You've helped me grow so much as a performer and you're the one to thank! Kyla Palomaki
Character: Smelt, Chef & Frog
Age: 9 Grade: Third School: Sandy Knoll Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: Annie Other Theatre Productions: Other Activities/Special Interests: Travel Soccer, Church Activities, Dancing, Piano, Biking, Skiing, Arts & Crafts Thank You To: My Parents for loving me and driving me everywhere! Maddie Pederson
Character: Bird
Age: 15 Grade: Sophomore School: Marquette Senior High School Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: Annie Jr. Other Theatre Productions: Crew for Les Miserables and Kiss Me Kate Other Activities/Special Interests: Guitar, Chorale, Sports Thank You To: to my family, without you I could do nothing. Janae Peterson
Character: Chef Louis
Age: 13 Grade: 8 School: Negaunee Middle School Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: Willy Wonka Jr., Annie Jr. Other Theatre Productions: Oklahoma (NHS) Dandelion Cottage (LST) A Year with Frog and Toad (NMU) Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat (Vista) Other Activities/Special Interests: Band, Chorus, Piano Thank You To: I would like to thank all of my family for the help and support they have given me. Special thanks to Ms. Ganfield for pushing me to be the best I can be. Jayne Petersen
Character: Swan
Age: 11 Grade: 6 School: Bothwell Middle School Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: Alice in Wonderland, Willy Wonka Jr., Annie Jr., The Mouse That Roared Other Activities/Special Interests: Yoga, violin and 8 Years of figure skating! Thank You To: My wonderful sister Dorothy, my beautiful grandmothers, my loving parents, and of course May & Kitty! Scotti Peterson
Character: Gull
Age: 12 Grade: 7 School: Bothwell Middle School Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: Annie Jr. Other Theatre Productions: Aladdin Jr., Beauty and the Beast, Aida Jr., Suessical The Musical, Willy Wonka Jr. Other Activities/Special Interests: Dance, oboe, piano, and volleyball Thank You To: All of the cast and crew, my dad, mom, and stepmom for all of the support and encouragement. Senia Pohlman
Character: Flamingo
Age: 14 Grade: freshman (9th) School: Marquette Senior High School Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: Willy Wonka Jr., Annie Jr., and The Mouse That Roared Other Activities/Special Interests: Dancing, Singing, Cheerleading, cooking, piano Kaleah Puskala
Character: Eel
Age: 9 Grade: 4th Grade School: Bothwell Middle School Other Theatre Productions: NMUs Ebeneezer Scrooge 2007 Other Activities/Special Interests: Magic Basketball, Piano, Gymnastics Thanks You To: Thank you to all those who give their time to make so much possible for so many others. Hannah Robinson
Character: Eel
Age: 11 Grade: 6th School: Bothwell Middle School Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: 2010 Nutcracker and 2012 Annie Jr. Other activities/Special Interests: Dancer: 8th Year at Dawn Dott Dance Studios. Types of dance include: Hip Hop, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Ballet, Lyrical, and Musical Theatre. Also takes a couple of special interest classes: Jr. Advanced Prep. (technical) and Company (performance). Dance Olympus workshops and competition in Minneapolis, MN for the past 3 summers. Awards include: 2 High Score, 5 Gold Champion scores, and 1 silver Champion score. Gavriella Ruiz
Character: Guppy
Age: 4 Grade: Preschool School: Stepping Stones Preschool Noah Seppanen
Character: Sailor & Prince
Age: 12 Grade: 7th grade School: Bothwell Past LSYT or MACC Productions: Willy Wonka Jr., Alice in Wonderland. The Mouse That Roared, Kids Sing Broadway Other Productions: Haunted Theatre at NMU Other Activities/Special Interests: Likes to sing, dance, acting, and drawing Thank You To: Thank you to my friends and family Sophie Shahbazi
Character: Andrina
Ages: 14 Grade: Freshman (9th) School: Marquette Senior High School Other LSYT or MACC Productions: Honk Jr., Aladdin Jr., Into the Woods Jr., Cinderella, Once Upon a Mattress, Guys and Dolls Jr., Willy Wonka Jr., Alice in Wonderland, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Annie Jr., The Mouse that Roared, The Orphan Train, A Home for Me, Kids Sng Broadway 2007, Haunted Hayrides Other Productions: Haunted Theater, Peter Pan at NMU Other Activities/Special Interests: Playing the piano, singing, playing the cello, track, tennis, playing in the Fourtissimo Quartet Cera Shelafoe
Character: Flamingo
Age: 14 Grade: 9th School: Marquette Senior High School Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: Willy Wonka Jr., Orphan Train, Beauty & the Beast, Honk Jr, In to the Woods Jr, Dear Edwina Jr, Guys & Dolls Jr Other Theatre Productions: MSHS Les Miserables & Kiss Me Kate, NMU's Scrooge, Haunted Theatre, several years of Superior Harmony Musical Theatre Music Camp productions Other Activities/Special Interests: Dance competitions with Superior Dance Academy, MSHS Volleyball, MSHS Swimming & Diving, singing, plays the cello, violin & saxophone Thank You To: Mom, Dad & Mikey Iris Sloan
Character: Lily Pad
Age: 8 Grade: 3rd School: Father Marquette Elementary Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: Nutcracker, The Mouse That Roared, Annie, Willy Wonka Junior, Alice in Wonderland, and Kid Sing Broadway. Other Theatre Productions: The Wake Other activities/ Special interests: Singing, dance, piano, swimming, gymnastics, and volleyball. Thank You To: Family, Friend's, Teachers, Instructors, Coaches, and LSYT for continued support. Emma Spade
Character: Guppy
Age: 6 Grade: 1st School: Cherry Creek Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: Annie Jr. (orphan), The Mouse That Roared (citizen) Other Activities/Special Interests: Soccer (Superiorland Soccer Association), Daisy Girl Scouts, Art, Reading and Writing, Music and Dancing. Thank You To: Emma would like to thank all of LSYT for giving her the opportunity to build her confidence and experience how much fun theater can be! Anna Spehalski
Character: Seahorse & Maid
Age: 12 Grade: 7th School: Bothwell Middle School Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theater Productions: The Nutcracker, Alice in Wonderland, Willy Wonka Jr., Annie Jr., The Mouse That Roared Other Activities/Special Interests: Playing Violin, Gymnastics, Softball, and hanging out with friends Thank You To: My family for let me do these plays. Elizabeth Spehalski
Character: Starfish & Maid
Age: 15 Grade: 10 School: Marquette Senior High School Past: Alice In Wonderland, Annie Jr. Other: Crew for Les Miserables and Kiss Me Kate (MSHS) Other activities/ special interests: soccer Thank You To: Mom & Dad for supporting me in everything I do Stephanie Spehalski
Character: Chub, Frog & Chef
Age: 10 Grade: 5th School: Bothwell Middle School Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theater Productions: Alice and Wonderland, Nutcracker, Annie, The Mouse That Roared, Willy Wonka Other Activities/Special Interests: Dancing, Gymnastics, Soccer, playing cello, singing, and acting Thank You To: my family, teachers,and dance instructors Tessa Standerford
Character: Swan
Age: 8 Grade: 3rd School: Lakeview Elementary Other Activities/Special Interests: Loves soccer, art, and playing with friends. Thank You To: Thank you to the Lake Superior Youth Theatre for this opportunity to be on stage and to my family for letting me try something new. Jarynn Stewart
Character: Seaweed & Bird
Other role: Gymnastics Coordinator Age: 14 Grade: Freshman School: Marquette Senior High School. Her character in the show is seaweed. Past LSYT or MACC Productions: Alice in Wonderland, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and Aladdin Jr. Other Activities/Special Interests: She has been doing gymnastics for 12 years and recently made the varsity high school gymnastics team. She has been playing violin for 10 years and is in the High School Symphony Orchestra. She is also weightlifting at the Olympic training center here in Marquette. Aspen Talsma
Character: Gull
Age: 13 1/2 Grade: 8th School: Bothwell Middle School Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: Annie Jr, Willy Wonka Jr Other Activities/Special Interests: Dancing, Singing, Reading, Babysitting Thank You To: Mom and Dad, My Friends, My Family Jill Vermeulen
Character: Ariel
Age: 17 Grade: 12th School: Marquette Senior High School Past LSYT or MACC Productions: Annie Jr., Willy Wonka Jr., Alice in Wonderland, A Home for Me, Beauty and the Beast, Orphan Train, Once Upon a Mattress, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Cinderella, Guys and Dolls Jr., Disney’s High School Musical, Into the Woods Jr., Aladdin Jr., Honk Jr., Suessical the Musical, Dear Edwina Other Theatre Productions: MSHS School Musicals: Kiss Me Kate, Les Miserables, Into the Woods, and Suessical the Musical. NMU Forest Roberts Theatre Productions: Peter Pan, Scrooge and Ebenezer. Film Festival Movie- Ice Brigade. Other Activities/Special Interests: DANCE: Four year member of MSHS Dance Team. Most Outstanding Dancer Award 2010 and 2012, MSHS Dance Team Captain 2010 and 2012. Dance Teacher at Marquette Center for Dance, Choreographer for Lake Superior Youth Theatre/ Marquette Arts and Culture Center Youth Theatre performances. Back-up dancer for Adam Whittington in 2010-2011. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade participating dancer 2009. Presently studies hip hop, contemporary, jazz and private dance lessons at Marquette Center for Dance. VOICE: Four year member of MSHS Redmen Chorale, Michigan Youth Arts Festival participant, District and State Solo/Ensemble and Regional Honors Choir participant. Vocally, Jill is studying under the direction of Jan Broderson and Jeff Bruning. Recipient for the “2012 Most Outstanding Youth Artist Award ”- presented by The City of Marquette Thank You To: To all of my directors, dance teachers, vocal teachers and coaches who have supported and mentored me throughout the years. A loving thank you to my family for their unconditional love and support…Joseph, Nicole, Ricky, Mom and Dad… you are the best! Ricky Vermeulen
Character: Sailor & Prince
Age: 15 Grade: 9th School: Marquette Senior High School Past LSYT/MACC Youth Theatre Productions: The Mouse that Roared, Annie Jr., Willy Wonka Jr., Alice in Wonderland, A Home for Me, Beauty and the Beast, Ebenezer All Jazzed Up Like the Dickens, Orphan Train, Once Upon a Mattress, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Guys and Dolls, Into the Woods Jr., Aladdin Jr., Honk Jr. Other Theatre Productions: Marquette Senior High School Productions: Kiss Me Kate and Les Miserables. NMU Forest Roberts Theatre Productions: Peter Pan, Cinderella, Scrooge, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Rabbit Hole and Ebenezer. Vertigo Theatre Company: Macbeth. Other Activities/Special Interests: Marquette Senior High School Symphony Orchestra Viola player. City of Marquette Viola player in the Marquette Symphony Orchestra (MSO). Solo/Ensemble participant. All State Middle School Viola participant. Marquette Senior High School diving team. Thank You To: Especially to my family for all their love and support as well as all my theatre directors. Also, thank you to my fellow actors for always supporting me. Chloe Walker
Character: Guppy
Age: 6 Grade: Kindergarden School: Lake View Elementary Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: 2010 Nutcracker, Alice in Wonderland, Willy Wonka, Annie Jr., The Mouse that Roared Other Activities: Dances at Supeirior Dance Academy for her 4th year. Thank You To: Thank you to all of my friends and family who have come to watch my peformances and for supporting me. Thank you to all of the cast and crews, past and present that I've worked with for making memories I will have for a lifetime. Maitri White
Character: Ursula
Age: 14 Grade: 9th School: MSHS Past LSYT or MACC Youth Theatre Productions: The Mouse That Roared, Annie Jr., Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Jr., Alice In Wonderland. Other Theatre Productions: Haunted Theatre, Beacon On The Rock, Cinderella Other Activities/Special Interests: Playing viola, Doctor Who, Sherlock, Playing in the Fourtissimo String Quartet Thank You To: I'd like to thank my friends and family for always believing in me and encouraging me to try my hardest. Jaeger Wilson
Character: Guppy
Age: 8 Grade: 3rd School: Birchview Elementery Other activities/special interests: wrestling, singing, music, baseball Thank You To: Ray & Jeanneane Adamini, my great- grandparents for always supporting me. Alexander Winkler
Character: Grimsby
Age: 17 Grade: 12 School: North Star Academy Other Theater Productions: On the Razzle, The King and I Alex Zamora
Character: King Triton
Age: 16 Grade: 10th School: Marquette Senior High School Past LSYT or MACC Productions: Haunted Hayrides Other Productions: Kiss Me Kate (MSHS), Haunted Theatre (NMU) Other Activities/Special Interests: Likes singing, dance, acting Thank You To: Thank you to my family |
