CAST BIOS

Corie Crawford ( Edwina Spoonaplee) A Freshman at Celebration High School, Corie was previously seen in Celebration Players, The Music Man. Other roles include Rusty, Magic of Broadway, a featured soloist in Beautiful. Corie is an alumni of Celebration School’s Headliners Musical Theatre.

Tiara Bergy (Becky) Tiara is a ten year old 5^th grader at Celebration School. Previously seen in School House Rocks Live Jr.        this is her second Players production. Tiara is honored to be asked back because she really enjoys it, and being part of Celebration Players. Tiara loves God!

Kelley Ryan (Kelli/Queen of Boola Boola) Kelley is active in band and was a founding member of Headliners, a select vocal group at Celebration School. Past roles include Dori, School House Rock Live Jr., Lucy, Brodway Lullaby, as well a sroles in Annie, Wizard of Oz, Collage de Broadway, and will soon be seen in Destination Rock and Roll.

Stephen Alan Wilson (Lars/Frank) Stephen is 11 yrs. old and in 6th grade. He is in his 2nd year of drama classes, and in the drama club at school. He has done many class plays, often playing more than one character. This is his 2nd stage play having previously performed in  Allstars  at the Moonlight Theater in Clermont. He enjoys rehearsals and is already looking forward to his next play.

Tyler Craft (Billy/Ziggy)  A 13 years old, Tyler has  participated in church and school skits, but this is the first theatrical performance, and looks forward to doing more!

Al Prevost  (Cordell) A 7^th grader at Celebration School Al has been seen previously in the Celebration Players productions The Wizard of Oz and The King and I. He has also played multiple roles for the First United Methodist Church production of Walk Through Bethlehem and was seen in Magic on Broadway at Celebration School. 

Abbie Craft (Annie) A 10 year old, has participated in a competitive cheerleading squad and a Lion King theatrical production while living in KY. This is her first play in Celebration and  hopes there are many, many more!

 Charlie Munn  (Bobby) Born in Wales Cardiff Charlie loves acting. He has been seen in Arsnic and Old Lace, and  Midsummer Nights Dream. This is his debut with the Celebration Players and he loves it. Thanks to his family, Oliver, Jack, Scott, Liam and Mum and Dad. 

Keisha VanDeMaat  (Aphrodite)  Keisha recently moved here from Tennessee and is living with her little cousin Sydney, who is also in this play. She loves to be on stage, and to sing and dance, so whole acting thing just comes along with it. Previously she has been seen in Old Kind Cole,  Fiddler on the Roof,  Annie, Robinhood, Romeo and Juliet,;and Meet Me In St. Louis. Keisha feels privileged to be a part of the Celebration Players. 

Mary Wold (Periwinkle) A 5^th grader at Celebration School, she was selected to be in Beauty and The Beast at Dr. Phillips. She also plays violin, dances and takes gymnastics 

Joshua Songster (Vladmir) A 10^th grader at Celebration High School Joshua is making his Celebration Players debut. He has been seen as Eddie in Yellow Boat and was the stage manager for the High School production of Little Shop of Horrors. Joshua would like to thank his mom, dad and sister for their support.

Alex Cherry  (Frank’s Ma)  Alex is very happy to be in Dear Edwina, 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.  

Marina Melillo (Chef Ludmilla) A 9 year old and in 4th grade, she has been singing and dancing for most of her life! She has appeared in Tom Sawyer, as Mae, in Annie as a NYC kid,  in The Wizard of Oz as a Flying Monkey and Munchkin,  Collage de Broadway,  Kids Choir and has danced since the age of 3. She is now a part of the Dance Company at The Dance Experience of Celebration. 

Nikki Beaudry  (Fairy Forkmother) A 15 year old Sophmore at Celebration High School, Nikki has been seen in Annie Jr, Seussical , and in the Celebration Players productions of School house Rock Live Jr., and Man of La Mancha. Nikki thanks her mom, sister Natasha, family and friends, Lauren Bobby, Frank, Mr. Kaina, Ms. Bowers, and Felicia for helping her out along the way.

 Gwen A. Boniface (Susie) A ten year old, Gwen’s favorite role was as a featured soloist in her church Christmas pageant. This is Gwen’s second role with the Celebration Players, previously performing in School House Rock Live Jr.

 Alec LeMaster (Johnny) Alec loves to act in front of an audience on stage. This is his second Celebration Players show.  He had a blast in School House Rock Live, loves working with Lauren, and wants to be a real Power Ranger superhero when he grows up. 

Brianna Santiago  (Lola) This is Brianna's debut with the Celebration Players. Brianna is originally from Connecticut. Brianna has an old soul, and at 11 year old loves the 1950's and adores her idols Elvis and Gene Kelley. A high honor roll student she has invented a trivia game and is in the process of writing a couple children's books. Brianna's dream is to one day be a Forensic Scientist. But who says she can't have it all be a Scientist/Actress/Inventor? 

Jenn Lima  (Harry) A 10 year old, Jenn is happy to be in Dear, Edwina Jr. Other productions include Annie, Wizard of Oz, Angel Alert and School House Rock Live, Jr. She loves to be on the stage and performing and with her friends backstage. Jenn enjoys being in plays when Lauren directs the play. She enjoys playing soccer and basketball, but sometimes she enjoys…SHOPPING!!!!! Jenn hopes she can continue living her dream. 

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

Amber Paoloemilio  (Farmer Jerry) Amber is delighted to be in Dear Edwina Jr. with Celebration Players. She enjoys basketball, dancing, singing, swimming, and theatre. She attends St. John Vianney School and is in the eighth grade. Some of her favorite shows include 42nd Street, Suessical the Musical , and Little Shop of Horrors . She would like to thank her mom, dad, and everyone else who helped make this performance wonderful. 

Rafiela Wagoner  (Katie Spoonapple) An 8 year old third grader, Rafiela enjoys singing and dancing. Previous productions include Collage de Broadway, Wizard of Oz, Once on this Island and Cinderella. 

Sydney Burling  (Myra Spoonapple) Syndey loves being Dear Edwina, Jr.  She loves to sing and dance. She has a big interest in Indians and she hope to be one someday.

 Adam Bates  (Joe Spoonapple) Adam (although the director insists on calling him Joe) is a second year drama student here at Celebation High. Dear Edwina Jr. is his first play and he is proud and excited to be part of such an awesome cast

  Raechelle Egan  (Carrie) A student at Celebration School, Rachelle absolutley loves theatre and enjoys singing, acting, and drama. She has been seen in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The King and I, Dear Santa, The Wizard Of Oz, School House Rock Live, JR, Collage De Broadway, Broadway Rocks, Drama, Show Choir. Rachelle  would like to thank everyone who is helping and making this production possible, and the cast for their dedication. 

Sabrina LeMaster (Abigail) Sabrina really enjoys acting, singing and dancing.  This is her third Celebration Players show, and is thrilled to be working with Lauren again.  Previous performances include School House Rock Live, Music Man, Wizard of Oz, Collage de Broadway, Alice in Wonderland and The Nutcracker.  She wants to thank everyone for coming to the show and hopes you enjoy it! 

Josh Deviney (Scott) A member of Headliners at Celebration School, Josh is very excited  to be a part of  this his second production with The Celebration Players. He was previously seen in School House Rock Live Jr.  

Angela Kay Wilson (Dancer)   An 8 year old  3rd grader, she loves school. Angela is a stage veteran, having taken 4 years of Jazz, Tap, and Ballet, and is in her 2nd year at the Moonlight Theater where she takes Drama and Dance classes. She has done many class plays, however this will be her 2nd stage play. She is very creative and loves  Dancing and acting. Her love of the stage is obvious to those around her.