PHOTOS

ABOUT THE CAST:  (in alphabetical order)

Nikki Beaudry- Nikki is a 14 year old who attends Celebration High School.  Her show credits include “Tessie” in Annie “Frencesca” in Man of La Mancha and is currently working on Suessical in the chorus.  She has also done a lot in technical theatre.  She would like to thank her friends, her sister Natasha, her Mom, her family, Lauren, and Ms. Bowers for her constant support.

Jianna Bona- Jianna did Baton for five years and recently got interested in dance.  She dances with The Dnace Experience, here in Celebration.  Jianna has fun with everything she does and loves to act.  At home, she is simply “The Drama Queen.”

Gwen Boniface-  Gwen loves singing, acting, and guinea pigs! She loves School House Rock and wants the thank her parents and brother for being so supportive.

Malcolm Boniface- Malcolm loves theatre and he has previously done the Christmas pageant at his church.  He loves guinea pigs and frogs.

Nicholas Bowers- Nicholas was last seen as “Winthrop” in the Celebration Player production of The Music Man.  His previous roles include “Theo” in Pippin, “Michael” in Auntie Mame and “Johnathon” in Tom Sawyer. Nicholas was very proud to finish the third grade this May with straight A’s! “I love acting, but I hate rehearsals.”

Sydney Burling- Syndey loves being in the chorus.  She loves to sing and dance.  She has a big interest in Indians and she hope to be one someday.

Joey Communale- Joey is 11 years old and is interested in theatre, drawing, and baseball.  He is currently on the VBS Drama Team at the Community Presbyterian Church.  He has been in a school production of The Wizard of Oz, Playing The Cowardly Lion. Joey’s interest in theatre comes from his cousin who is a Broadway play producer and also produces movies.  He is very excited about being in School House Rock.

Carina Conti- Carina is ten years old.  She has been in various production such as The King and I, The Music Man, and The Nutcracker. Carina loves to sing and act, and dances weith the Dance Experience in Celebration. She co-stars in the upcoming Barbie movie  Carina says that being able to play Shulie was a great honor and great fun.  

Joshua Deviney- She was in two production with the Children’s Theatre Group, Inc. He played “Oliver” in Colage de Broadway and “The Coroner” in The Wizard of Oz. He loves acting! He is very excited to be in School House Rock.  

Deandra Egan- Deandra is thrilled to be a part of School House Rock Live Jr! She has been in various other shows including The King and I, Collage de Broadway and The Wizard of Oz.  Deandra would like to thank Lauren and Ms. Bowers whose dedication and hard work made this show possible.  She would also like to thank her family and friends for being so supportive.  

Rachelle Egan- Rachelle is so excited to be in this production of School Houser Rock Live, Jr! She has previously performed in The Wizard of Oz as Dorothy, Colage de Broadway, The King and I, as well as others. She has had a lot of fun with the cast and crew and would like to thank Lauren for everything she has done and the cast and crew for making this production possible.  

Michael Ennis- Mike is 17 years old and is excited to be working on School House Rock Live, Jr!. Currently he is working double time and, on his nights without School House Rock rehearsal, he plays Colonel McKean in the Celebration Players production of 1776. Mike says that he really loves the show and all of the people in it!

 Karlee Gordon- Although 6 year old Karlee has performed in several recitals and school plays, this is her first Celebration Players production.  She loves Miss Lauren and all the other cast members, because they’re so much fun! Karlee attends Montessori School, takes ballet at The Dance Experience, and takes piano.  She would like to thank Ms. Felicia, Ms. Barbara, and Ms. Sabrina for all their help, and Mommy, Daddy, and Rachel for all their love and support!

 Rachel Gordon- Twelve year old Rachel Gordon loves theatre—she has enjoyed performing in many school plays, recitals, The Music Man, the choir in The Sound of Music and, now, School House Rock. Rachel takes ballet and theatre dance, piano, and Japanese drumming.  Rachel says “My parents and little sister were the ones who inspired me to start theatre and I’ve loves it ever since”. 

Tiara Gordon- Tiara is ten years old and enjoys acting, singing, and riding rollercoasters! She would like to send love to her Mommy, her kitten Popoki, and especially God. She says hse is very honored to be in School House Rock Live, Jr.  

Colleen Harrell- Colleen Marie is not stranger to the stage.  She has previously performed in Annie, Colage de Broadway, Wizard of Oz, and Man of La Mancha. She would like to thank her sister, Mallory and her Mom for pushing her to do her best.  

Alison Haseldon- Alison is thankful to be part of the Celebration Players production of Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr! She has been taking musical theatre and signing for one year.  Alison is an honor roll student at Partin Settlement Elementary School. She also loves running club, soccer and swimming. This has been a great experience. A BIG thank you to Lauren Erlich!

 Jessica Jenkins – Affectionately known as “Jessie”, Jessica loves to act, sing and dance.  She says she’s nice when she wants to be.  Jessica is a Star Wars movie geek.  She loves her part in School House Rock, Live! 

G. Collin Jones- Collin started his acting career when he was just over two months old as the Baby Jesus, but at the age of six moved up to such illustrious roles as Alexander Hamilton with the Patrick Air Force Base Jet Performers. After and eight-year hiatus, he returned in School House Rock Live, Jr! to reinforce all the information he acquired through the eighth grade.  In the fall, Collins begins at the Osceola School for the Arts, focusing on his bassoon, but hopes to continue dabbling in Celebration Players productions.

 Indiana Jones- Far from his performance as Baby Jesus when he was one month old, Indiana’s second acting opportunity is giving him the chance to speak, dance, sign, and generally be the silly little man his Celebration schoolmates know.  Motivated from the time he read about the auditions, Indy set his sights on joining the Celebration Players in School House Rock, Live Jr.! Indy wants to give a shout out to G. Collin who helped him audition and J. J. for all the balcony practice!

 Alec Lemaster- Alec just wanted to say “Thank you Lauren for letting me be in my first Celebration Players show.  I am having so much fun!”

 Sabrina Lemaster- Sabrina likes to dance, sing and act. She started acting when she was four.  Her favorite show was The Music Man. She wants to thank Lauren for making this really special. 

Jenn Lima-  Jenn is a member of the chorus.  She loves to sing, dance and act.  Being in plays and being on stage is “her thing”. 

Elizabeth Rodriguez- Elizabeth loves to sing, act and play soccer.  She is eight years old and lives in St. Cloud, Florida..  She lives with her parents and two younger brothers.

 Kelley Ryan- Kelley has been involved in music and theatre almost her while life.  She has previously appeared in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Annie, Collage de Broadway, Wizard of Oz, various other choirs and classes, and now in Schoolhouse Rock! She enjoys acting and singing because it’s a way to express yourself and you can pretend to be someone you’re not.  She is very excited to be a part of School House Rock.  

Alex Cherry- Alex is very happy to be in School House Rock Live, Jr! She loves singing and acting.  She is also very fond of her fellow castmembers.  She wants to thank her family and friends for their support.

 Catherine Salerno- Catherine loves being on stage.  She has two dogs at home that she loves a lot. She wants to thank her family for being so awesome.

Aubrey Wade- Aubrey is new to the Celebration Players, but loves being on stage.  She really enjoys singing and dancing and has loved being in School House Rock Live, Jr!

Director

Lauren Erlich- Lauren returns to directing after directing You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown last August.  There is nothing she enjoys more then directing. Getting to work with the kids is a joy.  She wants to thank her parents, the Players for such an

Stage Manager

Melissa Coakley-  Melissa is no stranger to the stage, but this is her first time behind the scenes.  She is eager to get to try something new and hopes to learn even more about theatre through technical work.  She wants to thanks her parents and her sister for everything they have done for her, as well as her friends for always being there.