Once On This Island Jr. Cast

Sukhum Ahluwalia (Ensemble/Heart Dancer) is a 7th grader. This is her 5th show!

Hannah Alaga (Ensemble/ Rain Dancer) is in seventh grade. This is her first show with the Katherine L. Albiani Middle School Theatre Company. Prior to this show, Hannah has been in three other plays with C.W. Dillard Elementary School. Outside of theatre, Hannah likes to ride and show horses, and draw. She would really like to thank her mom and dad for encouraging her to always be her best and for always being there for her.

Sydney Avila (Ensemble) is a 7th grader. This is her 1st show with Katherine L. Albiani Theatre Company. Prior to this show she was in The Wizard of Oz and was a part of the Lullaby league. Outside of theatre Sydney enjoys playing soccer and shopping. She would like to thank Kristie Avila, her mother.

Chelsea Banhart is in the 7th grade. This will be her debut performance with KAMS! She was a Cherub in The Nutcracker. She would like to thank her mom, dad, and brother. Her parents for letting her do the show, and her brother for driving her to school.

Taryn Bajar (Asaka) is an eighth grader. This is her second show with Katherine L. Albiani Theater Company. Prior to the show, she was Pinocchio in Shrek Jr.. Outside of theater, Taryn enjoys playing soccer, playing the ukulele, and reading. She would like to thank Mrs.Campbell for directing the production and working around her busy schedule, her parents for allowing her to perform, and the rest of the cast and crew for making rehearsal enjoyable and putting in so much effort to make this a great show.

Valerie Bedrik (Rain Dancer/Ensemble) is a 7th grader. She would like to thank Mrs. Campbell and the other judges for allowing her to be able to be in the Once On This Island jr show. She enjoys acting, dancing, and playing volleyball.

Carole Craddock (Ensemble/Rain Dancer) is a 7th grader. This is her first show with Katherine L. Albiani Theater Company. Prior to this show she was not in any other shows at Katherine L. Albiani but is very exited for this one. Outside of theater Carole enjoys to craft, do archery, and play with cats. She would like to thank Mrs.Campbell for running this show, her choreographers for choreographing the play, and her mom, for finding the time to pick her up after practice.

Avery Fowler (8th grade) happily plays the role of the wonderful Mama Euralie. Once On This Island Jr marks her sixth show with the KAMS Theatre Company and her first lead role. Prior to this show she has been in Oliver!, Shrek, Singing in the Rain, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Pirates of Penzance. On top of that she has participated in VAPA night performances and has performed two pieces at Middle Stage Fest. Outside of theatre Avery enjoys playing her guitar and ukulele, and spending time with her friends and family. She also spends some of her day writing scripts for KAMS TV and acting as a news person. Avery would like to thank her friends and family for their endless support as she chases her dreams to pursue a theatre career later in life. Break a leg!

Emma Garcia (Erzulie) is an eighth grader.This is her 3rd show with Kathrine L. Albiani Theatre Company. Prior to the show, she was in Shrek Jr. as Gingy, Singin' In The Rain JR. as Dexter, Seussical The Musical Jr, as Sour Kangaroo, Aladdin Jr, as Iago, and Wizard of Oz as Wicked Witch. Outside of theatre, Emma enjoys hanging out with her cat and family, drawing, and watching movies. She would like to thank her Mom, Dad, and Lilliana, for all their support, and time.

Zachary Goetze (Daniel's Father) is a 7th grader. This is his first show with Katherine Albiani Theatre Company and his introductory performance with any company. Outside of theatre, Zachary enjoys creative writing, hanging out with friends, swimming, and gaming. He would like to thank his parents for all their help and support to get him ready for this first journey into acting.

Ali(son) Holmes, (Ensemble/Costumes) is a 7th grader. This is her debut with Katherine L. Albiani Theatre Company. Prior to this show, she was a chorus member in Aladdin Jr., The Wizard of Oz Jr., and The Jungle Book Jr. Outside of theatre, Ali enjoys Art, Science, and Baking. She would like to thank her parents, for always being there for her, her friends, for being the only ones who truly understand, and her dogs, just because she misses and loves them, and they made her smile.

Zoe Iverson (Ensemble) is an 8th grader. This is her 1st show with Kathrine L. Albiani Theatre Company and it's her theatre debut.! Outside of theatre, Zoe enjoys softball, anime, and watching the Youtuber Simplynailogical. She would like to thank Emma Garcia, her parents, and the rest of her friends for encouraging to go out of her comfort zone and do theatre.

Carmen James (Storyteller #1) is an eighth grader. This is her third show with Katherine L. Albiani Theatre Company, but her fifth show in total. Prior to this show, she was Samuel in Pirates of Penzance Jr. Outside of theatre, Carmen enjoys collecting mugs, drawing, and playing the piano. She would like to thank her mom and dad (for always supporting her in everything she did), her sister (for everything she does to help me improve), and her theatre family (for accepting her for who she is).

Sofia James (Agwe) is an 8th grader. This is her 2nd show with Katherine L. Albiani Theatre Company. Prior to this show, she was in Aladdin Jr. in the ensemble and in Wizard of Oz Jr. as an Apple Tree with Sunrise Elementary Theatre Company. She was also in a 15 minute cut of Pirates of Penzance Jr. as Edith and daughter ensemble for Junior Theatre Festival and Singin' in the Rain Jr. as Audience Member #1 and ensemble with Katherine L. Albiani Theatre Company. Outside of theatre, Sofia enjoys drawing her favorite things, hanging out with her friends, and binge-watching Netflix shows she comes across. She would like to thank Mr. Fox for helping her start this emotional journey, her parents for being very supportive throughout this whole thing, and Mrs. Campbell for being a great theatre influence for KAMS and other schools in the district.

Harsimar Kaur (Ensemble) is a 7th grader. This is her 1st show with Katherine L. Albiani Theatre Company and it's her theatre debut! Harsimar loves to run, bake and do Diys. She would like to thank Ginger and her parents who are always supporting her and Ginger is always there for her to just talk when she needed and always catching her before falling.

Lia Kimble (Ensemble/Heart Dancer) is a 7th grader. This is her first show with Katherine L. Albiani Theatre Company. She has been in six plays: Three Billy Goats Gruff, ‘‘twas the Night Before Christmas, Dig It, Santa’s Holiday Hoedown, and Usually a River Runs Through It. She likes to play soccer and she likes to go swimming she likes to do crafts. She wants to thank her Mom because she encourages her to keep trying, and her dad because he tells her to get through being sick and go to practice.

Emma Lam (Papa Ge) is an Eighth grader. This is her third musical with Katherine L. Albiani Theatre Company. Prior to this show, she was The Ugly Duckling in Shrek Jr.. and Ensemble in Singin' In The Rain Jr.. Outside of theatre, Emma enjoys dancing for Soul Purpose Junior, photographing and editing pictures, and painting! She would like to thank her brother, her cousins, and Mrs.Campbell for making her dreams in theatre possible!!

Athena Liebel (Ensemble) is an 8th grader. This is her 2nd show with Katherine L. Albani Theater Company. Prior to this show, she was part of the ensemble in the play of Singin n the Rain. Outside of the theater Athena enjoys drawing and playing the piano. She would like to thank her Mother and Father for supporting her through all her theater business.

Alyssa Lucke (Storyteller #2) is a 7th grader. This is her debut performance at KAMS. Outside theatre, Alyssa enjoys to hang out with her friends as family, playing with her dog, and playing soccer. She would like to thank Ms. Campbell because she picked Alyssa for the role of Storyteller #2, her theatre friends because they are so kind to her, and her mom for being able to pick her up at 5:00-5:30 almost everyday.

Katelyne (Gatekeeper/Heart Dancer in the Ensemble) is a seventh grader. This will be her debut performance with the Katherine L. Albiani Theatre Company. Prior to this show, she was a munchkin in the Sunrise Elementary Wizard of Oz Musical and a butterfly in the Sunrise Elementary Jungle Book Jr. Musical. Outside of theatre, Katelyne enjoys drawing, spending time on the internet, and reading. She would like to thank her mom and dad for encouraging her into performing on stage.

Sydney Pierce (Storyteller 3) is a 7th grader. This her first show with Katherine L. Albiani Theater Company. Prior to this show she has been in too many to count! Outside of theater Sydney enjoys Awana to learn about god, 4-H because she likes to work with people and animals, and Church choir because she loves to sing and act. She would like to thank her mom for encouraging her to follow her heart, her dad for paying for her plays, and her aunt Laine for teaching her how to to stay calm.

Fiorella Pisi (Andrea) is a eighth grader. This is her third show with Katherine L. Albiani Theatre Company. Prior to this show she was crew in Shrek jr., (Tis’)Mabel in Pirates of Penzance jr. for JTF West, and screening guest #5 for Singin’ in the Rain jr. Outside of theatre Fiorella enjoys baking, cooking, and spending time with her family and her dog. She would like to thank her mom and dad for believing in her and helping her follow her dreams, and also Mrs. Campbell for being an amazing teacher and director!

Wyatt Pruett (Ton Ton) is an 8th grader. This is his 3rd show with Kathrine L. Albiani Theatre Company. Prior to this show, he was Fredrick in The Pirates of Penzance, and Don Lockwood in Singing in the Rain. Outside of theatre, Wyatt enjoys playing games, hanging out with friends, and definitely doing his homework and not procrastinating.

Lisa Thayer (Ensemble/ Rain Dancer) is a 7th grader. This is her 1st show with Katherine L. Albiani Theatre Company. Prior to this show, she was in the riff raff ensemble in MMP's Aladdin Jr. Outside of theatre, Lisa enjoys drawing, dancing, and swimming. She would like to thank her parents and her amazingly talented sister, Sarah for inspiring her to join theatre.

Angela Yang (Ti Moune) is a seventh grader. This will be her debut performance! Outside of theatre, Angela enjoys playing tennis, guitar, and art. She would like to thank her mom, for supporting her, her friends, for always being there for her, and her brother, for believing in her.

Matthew Yazel (Daniel Beauxhomme) in an 8th grader. This is his fifth show with K.A.M.S Theater Company. Prior to this show he was, Donkey in Shrek jr., Ensemble in Singin in the Rain and Pirates of Penzance. Outside of theater Matthew is into traveling, writing, and swimming. He would like to thank his friends for supporting him in everything that he does. He would also like to thank Mrs. Campbell for being the best teacher ever. And finally he wants to thank his dad for being so supporting toward his theater career. He is very excited for this performance.