Frozen

PLAYBILL Shoreline Theater Academy

Kidz Konnection

The original Broadway production of Frozen was directed by Michael Grandage and produced by Disney Theatrical Productions

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Ms. Laura’s Musings ~ In January this year, Forbes reported that 70% of employers say that creative thinking is the most in demand skill when seeking new employees. According to a McKinsey study, 77% of senior company leaders recognize creativity as a vital driver for business growth, and CEOs across the globe consider creative thinking the most important leadership quality.

Furthermore, the National Institutes of Health provide data annually showing children who are exposed to creative learning opportunities demonstrate a greater ability to problem solve real world problems presented to them, increased motivation for academic learning overall, and develop a deeper sense of interconnectedness to a larger society enhancing complex behavioral traits like intuition, conscience, empathy and forward thinking.

Yet, interestingly, the first programs to be cut in the public education sector are arts related programs. And strikingly fewer jobs exist with fair and competitive wages which offer healthy components for creative outlets. I can personally attest to showing some cynicism toward following a career path in the arts when, despite my two daughters growing up here at Kidz Konnection and thriving from the experiences they had, I aggressively pushed both away from an arts degree in favor of science and knowledge-based careers.

Now, along with the usual fight to keep arts-based opportunities in our children’s day to day learning environment, we are faced with an onslaught of generative AI applications that threaten the very existence of creative careers once hailed as uniquely human jobs. But we all agree creativity builds identity. Creativity builds character. Creativity builds community. Why the paradox? It seems despite our genetic predisposition to be a creative species, and understanding that we are a happier, more prosperous society when creativity flourishes, we seem intent on killing it.

In thinking about this paradox, this season, we offer 3 different stories, from a classic whodunnit like the mystery game of CLUE, to everyone’s favorite Disney sisters, to the most celebrated murderesses of literature in Chicago. In Clue, we learn that everyone has secrets and motivations, and deception leads to chaos. Through hilarious farce, characters reveal the

complexities of human nature and how our actions are often driven by hidden agendas. Chicago shows a corrupt society that praises manipulation, and charisma outweighing truth and justice. It highlights the dangers of glorifying crime and media sensationalism, with fame and image ultimately overriding morality. It seems our own country rests at an inflection point that mirrors these same plot lines. Is it that we are so drawn to greed, valuing wealth and fame so much that we are willing to be reduced to the very machines we once put in place to make our lives easier? Are we prepared for a world where humans will become numb to the world around us in favor of generative AI taking the lead and replacing our most beautiful and dynamic parts of ourselves which make us uniquely human for their faster productivity?

In Disney’s Frozen, Elsa is terrified by a secret power she cannot control that allows her to freeze objects and people. In a moment of fear, after she inherits the throne, she flees inadvertently freezing the entire kingdom including her own sister. So distraught by her sister’s death, her grief becomes an act of true love, melting Anna and restoring the entire kingdom. We discover her magical powers are controlled by love.

Sometimes it feels like there is no stopping the evils of the world. Fearful that corruption will win over good, we can’t stop our eventual fate. But when I look around, I see the hundreds of children beaming as they come and go through our humble little Academy doors. Each year more kids than the last. I see the families who hold our family together with a love so great it surely could not only melt frozen hearts it will melt corruption and restore our kingdom to its rightful place as the greatest of all earth’s most magical creations, capable of managing our vices while staying true to the best parts of our humanness, love, compassion and yes, visionary.

With warmest wishes for a most magical and joyous holiday season.

Ms. Laura “Creativity is seeing what everyone else has seen, and thinking what no one else has thought.” ~ Albert Einstein

Disney’s

Frozen Jr. Music & Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez

Book by Jennifer Lee

Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee Original Broadway Orchestrations by Dave Metzger Original Broadway Music Supervision and Arrangements by Stephen Oremus Additional Broadway Dance Arranged by David Chase Frozen JR. Music Adapted and Arranged by Madeline Smith Frozen Jr. Script Adapted by Sara Wordsworth

Artistic Director Laura Attanasio Musical Director/Choreographer Maria Teresa Lonetti Music Director Stacey Matthews Technical Director/Lighting Costume Design Design Kathy Wilke James Norrie Assistant Technical Director/Auditory Design Sam Reed

November 22-24, 2024 Andrews Memorial Town Hall Clinton, Connecticut Disney’s Frozen Jr. is presented through special arrangements with Music Theater International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied

by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Frozen Jr Song/Scene List Setting: The icy kingdom of Arendelle, the snowy North Mountain, and the magical Enchanted Forrest in a place far away and a time in your imagination.

Act One Scene 1 SUMMER FESTIVAL: Let the Sun Shine On * Townspeople, Young Anna, Young Elsa King Agnarr, Queen Iduna

Scene 2 CASTLE INTERIOR: A Little Bit of You * Queen Iduna, King Agnarr, Young Anna, Young Elsa, Snow Chorus First Joik * Queen Iduna, Pabbie, Bulda, Hidden Folk, Young Elsa, King Agnarr, Young Anna

Scene 3 CASTLE INTERIOR, A FEW MONTHS LATER: Do You Want to Build a Snowman? * Young Anna, Young Elsa, Queen Iduna, King Agnarr, Middle Anna, Middle Elsa, Townspeople, Bishop

Scene 4 CASTLE INTERIO, THREE YEARS LATER: For the First Time in Forever * Castle Staff, Housekeeper, Butler, Handmaiden, Cook, Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Sven, Hans, Bishop, Townspeople

Scene 5 CASTLE INTERIOR: CORONATION CEREMONY: Dangerous to Dream (Queen Anointed) * Bishop, Anna, Hans, Townspeople, Elsa, Steward, Anna

Scene 6 CASTLE INTERIOR: CORONATION BALL: Love is an Open Door * Elsa, Anna, Steward, Weselton, Hans, Townspeople

Intermission

Frozen Jr Song/Scene List Act Two Scene 7

SNOWY MOUNTAINSIDE: Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People * Kristoff, Sven, Anna You’re Hired * Kristoff, Anna, Olaf In Summer * Olaf, Summer Chorus, Sven, Kristoff, Anna

Scene 8

WANDERING OAKEN’S: Hygge * Kristoff, Sven, Anna, Oaken, Oaken’s Family, Olaf

Scene 9

NORHT MOUNTAIN: Let It Go * Elsa, Snow Chorus

Scene 10 Mountain Path * Hans, Weselton, Townspeople

Scene 11 ELSA’S PALACE: For the First Time in Forever (Reprise) * Dance Ensemble Group 1, Anna, Kristoff, Sven, Elsa, Snow Chorus Mountain Fall * Anna, Kristoff, Sven, Olaf, Snow Chorus

Scene 12 FOOT OF THE MOUNTAIN: Kristoff’s Joik/Fixer Upper * Kristoff, Sven, Anna, Pabbie, Bulda, Olaf, Hidden Folk

Scene 13 Castle Interior * Hans, Weselton, Elsa, Kristoff, Sven, Anna, Olaf

Scene 14 CASTLE EXTERIOR: Colder by the Minute * Hans, Weselton, Townspeople, Elsa, Guards, Snow Chorus, Hans, Anna, Kristoff, Sven, Townspeople

Scene 15 CASTLE EXTERIOR: (Na, na, na hei-a na), Let It Go Reprise FINALE (Part 1) * Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Townspeople, Weselton, Snow Chorus, Kristoff, Sven FINALE (Part 2) * Townspeople 4, 5, Weselton, Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Sven, Olaf, Snow Chorus, Oaken Family Hidden Folk, King Agnarr, Queen Iduna, Young Anna, Young Elsa, Townspeople, and the rest of the cast

Frozen JrCast List Cast A________ Cast B_________

Elsa Anna Olaf Kristoff Hans Sven Young Anna Young Elsa

Lydia Johns

Lucia Acampora

Kate Ethier

Nora Lombardi

Kelsi Lewis

Lily Guarnieri

Sante Gallagher

Jaxon Wilcox

Aidan Price

Rowan Phillips

Ronan Love

Eli Palmieri

Kate Scheckwitz

Regly De La Rosa

Yasmine Oumay

Breanna Tregelles

Middle Anna Adelynn Lalka

Natalie Sutherland

Middle Elsa Madeline Stevens Mila Pendergast King Agnarr Colton Schroder Callum Taylor Queen Iduna Sloane St. Pierre Grace McMillian Pabbie Nola Flaherty Isla Seals Bulda Brooke Atwater Lily Bertelli Oken Eyren Murnane Sofia Guccione Weselton JJ Harder Dylan Okasha Housekeeper

Arabella Serviss

Butler/Maid Lillian Vinton

Amelia Herrera Mulhern Gabe Acampora

Frozen Jr Cast List Cast A______ Cast B________

Handmaiden Calleigh Beck Cook Mae Cardoso Stewardess Ellie Bender Honey Marren Olivia Rivera

Keira Seidman Wally Brewster McKinnly Robison Cora Phillips Emme Dowling-Moreno

Yelena

Devon Craig

Freya Annika Ryder Rosetta Veil Bishop Heimdall Greta Kvasir Forsete Daan Linnea Alivia Alba Alex

Vivienne Harder Scarlett Signore Kaitlyn Price

Ruby Fuchs

Jack Stevens

Ethan Kilbride

Emme Connellan Lina Kilbride Chase Garceau

Charlotta Brewster

Lydia Templeton Iris Ayr Bobby Aufiero

Ellie McMillian

Payson Harvey

Talia Kapsinow

Lydia Templeton Jack Schwartz Ofelia McCarthy Alessandra Gonzalez Lilliana Cripe

Chase Cartier

Brielle Cleary

Henry Weimer-Jones

Lilliana Cripe

Keola Wallenta

Frozen Jr Cast List Cast A_______ Cast B_________

Karin Aksel Villager

Sydney Jeskey

Bailey Haynes

Payson Harvey

Riley Lindquist

Maile Sullivan

Jr Thespians Cast A_______ Cast B_________

Stoney Quartz Pebble

Marble Granite Rock Troll

Olivia Garceau

Teo Craw

Amelia Harris

Savannah Cripe

Ana Teddy Richard Herrera Mulhern

Ray Rautio

Isla Thompson

Ellie Seidman

Brooklyn Palazzo Olivia Boyer

We, at Kidz Konnection, try our best to make sure every actor is listed properly in our playbills. If we have made an error in spelling or otherwise, we sincerely apologize. We hope you can forgive that we are only human.

Snow Tap Dancers Lydia Johns

Eryen Murnane

Lily Bertelli

Sofia Guccione

Kelsi Lewis

Lily Guarnieri

Regly De La Rosa

Kate Scheckwitz

Dance Captains Eryen Murnane

Sofia Guccione

Brooke Atwater

Principal Dancers Eryen Murnane

Sofia Guccione

Brooke Atwater

JJ Harder

Kelsi Lewis

Lily Guarnieri

Mila Pendergast

Nola Flaherty

Isla Seales

Grace McMillian

Nora Lombardi

Lydia Johns

Lucia Acampora

Kate Scheckwitz

Regly De La Rosa

Yasmine Oumay

Breanna Tregelles

Adelynn Lalka

Natalie Sutherland

Lily Bertelli

Madeline Stevens

Kate Ethier

Sloane St. Pierre

Sante Gallagher

Jaxon Wilcox

Aidan Price

Rowan Phillips

Colton Schroder

Support Staff Producer/Artistic Director

Laura Attanasio

Musical Director/Choreographer Maria Teresa Lonetti Costume Director

Kathy Wilke

Technical Director

James Norrie

Assistant Technical Director

Sam Reed

Playbill

Jenna Cheslock

Stage Right Manager

Kiera Flannigan

Stage Left Manager

Morgan Cheslock

Voice Coaching

Stacey Mathews

Costume Support

Lisa Seales

Lisa Sutherland

Crystal Green

Erica McMillian

Stacey Bertelli Sound Operator

Kevin Gallagher

Josh Cooper

Spot Lights

Kristina Quinones

Hiram Fuchs

Lisa Aufiero Curtains

ClaraTardie

Set Crew

Steve Kapsinow

Kara Price

Jim Phillips

Julia Phillips

Cynthia Sullivan

Tara Amatrudo

Bobby Chasteen Backstage Wing Support

Erica McMillian

Donna Kapsinow

Cait Zinser

Jessica Tregelles

Brooke St. Pierre

Caitlin Lombardi

Sarah Johns

Melissa Serviss

Backstage Wing Support Greenroom Parents

Becky Templeton

Keturah Murnane

Meghan Kilbride

Jill Dowling Moreno

Sarah Johns

Torrie Atwater

Danielle Wilcox

Jennifer Messina

Aimee Beck

Cait Zinser

Kristi Schroder

Katie Cardoso

Vicki Craig

Leslie Fuchs

Laurie Harder

Mary Guarnieri

Tara Cleary

Lisa Rivera

Makeup

Brooklyn Smith

Load In/Load Out

Andrew Bertelli

Jack Stevens

Sallie Schwartz Ticket Organizer

Donna Kapsinow

Fan Mail Coordinator

Erin Ethier

Fan Mail Assistant

Tara Cleary

Concessions Coordinator Erin Ethier Tickets/Concessions

Dhainy De La Rosa Christina Acampora Nicole Flaherty

Amelie Brewster

Cassandra Garceau Joeline Connellan

Rehearsal Support

Sarah Koster

Brian Jones

Amy Cripe

Kristi Schroder

Jackie McCarthy

Megan Sesma

Deb Galasso

Katie Cardoso

Mary Guarnieri

Tara Cleary

Elizabeth Haynes

Alyssa Lindquist

For anyone not listed due to print deadlines or accidentally being left off, please know we sincerely appreciate and thank you too!

Lydia Johns (Elsa Cast A) is an 8th grader at Adams Middle School. She has performed in many shows with Kidz Konnection since 6th grade. She is so excited to play Elsa in Frozen on the main stage and move up to the teen shows, Clue and Chicago!

She loves her home away from home at KK. Lucia Acampora (Elsa Cast B) loves acting and singing and all the amazing friends she has made at Kidz Konnection. Among lots of fun roles, she is thrilled to currently be on stage as Elsa. Lu also enjoys art, soccer, and spending time with family & friends. She is grateful to Ms. Laura & Miss Maria for all their support!

Kate Ethier (Anna Cast A) is 12 years old and from Guilford.

Some of her favorite roles include LeFou (Beauty & the Beast), Wendy (Peter Pan), Young Cosette (Les Mis) & now Anna (Frozen). When she’s not acting Kate loves spending time with friends, family and her cats. Kate would like to thank Miss Laura & Miss Maria.

Nora Lombardi (Anna Cast B) is a 13 year old 8th grader. She first got involved in theater in 4th grade. She is excited to take on the role of Anna for her 12th musical production.

Kelsi Lewis (Olaf Cast A) has been performing with the Academy for 6 years and continues to amaze us with her stage presence.

She is ecstatic to star in her dream role as Olaf. Kelsi is a student at Eliot, where she also participates in choir and productions.

Kelsi loves animals, drawing, and hanging with friends.

Lily Guarnieri (Olaf Cast B) is 12 years old and can’t wait to play Olaf! Her favorite roles have been Annie, Michael in Peter Pan and LeFou in Beauty and the Beast. She loves singing, ventriloquism and playing with her guinea pigs. She thanks Miss Maria and Miss Laura for making Kidz Konnection the best place to be!

Sante Stillwater Gallagher (Kristoff Cast A) is 12 years old and this is their third performance with Kidz Konnection. Sante is thrilled to have the opportunity to express, play and be apart of such an amazing community. With each performance Santes shines brighter and more confident. Sante is thankful to the Kidz Crew, Cast and family.

Jaxon Wilcox (Kristoff Cast B) is 12 years old, he has been performing with Kids Konnection for just over 2 years. Jax loves to build and fix computers and is an amazing chef. He would like to thanks his family and friends for supporting him over the years.

Aidan Price (Hans Cast A) is excited to perform in his 17th production - his second time in Frozen! When not on stage, he enjoys pickleball, tennis, golf, percussion and finding hygge through crocheting and spending time with family, friends and his dog.

Rowan Phillips (Hans Cast B) is 12 years old and has performed at Kidz Konnection for 2 years. He loves to play baseball, play the clarinet, boy scouts, and theatre. He wants to thank his family for all the support.

Ronan Love (Sven Cast A) is 12 years old and is so excited to be Sven the reindeer. He loves improv, acting in plays, hiking, and playing with his brothers and ridiculous dog. He would like to thank Ms. Laura, Ms. Maria, and his family and friends for all their support and all the fun!

Eli Palmieri (Sven Cast B) is 12 and attends Haddam Middle School. He loves playing with his cat Chance. He has twin younger siblings he loves goofing with. He loves to sing, play basketball, and football. He hopes to be a neurosurgeon or a physicist one day. Shout out to his grandpa who is so supportive of all he does.

Kate Scheckwitz (Young Anna Cast A) is in 6th grade at Lyme Old Lyme Middle School. This is her 15th musical production and her 4th with Kidz Konnection. Her favorite roles so far are Matilda in Matilda Jr. and Mal in Descendants. She would like to thank Ms. Maria and Ms. Laura for their support and encouragement.

Regly De La Rosa (Young Anna Cast B) is 11 year old and in 6 grade in Clinton. Regly loves sing , dance , playing piano, and spend time with her friend. She would like to thank Ms Laura, Ms Maria, Ms Stacey, her family and friends for all the love and support.

Yasmine Oumay (Young Elsa Cast A) was born in Marrakech, Morocco and moved to New York City at 5 years old. Living in NYC gave her the opportunity to love Broadway, the American Ballet and performing. This will be her 9th show with Kidz Konnection and she is grateful for the friends made & the caring directors and teachers.

Breanna Tregelles (Young Elsa Cast B) is 12 years old and has been performing with Kidz Konnection for over 2 years and multiple shows. Breanna loves field hockey, singing, dancing and performing. She would like to thank Ms. Laura, Miss Maria, her family and her friends for supporting her all these years.

Adelynn Lalka (Middle Anna Cast A) is 13 & Frozen Jr. is her 5th performance with Kidz Konnection. When she's not on stage, you can find Addy on the soccer field where she's goalie for Polson Middle School. She'd like to thank Ms. Laura & Ms. Maria for their mentorship, as well as mom, dad & brother for supporting her.

Natalie Sutherland (Middle Anna Cast B) is 13 years old and is in the 8th grade. Natalie loves acting, singing and hanging out with her friends. She is currently performing in her 12th production and is looking forward to many more! She would like to thank her family, Ms.Maria and Ms. Laura for their support.

Madeline Stevens (Middle Elsa Cast A) is 11 years old and this is her 4th show. Maddie is excited to be playing Middle Elsa in the show. In her spare time she likes to play lacrosse, play with her pets, and go on her boat. She would like to thank Miss. Laura and Miss. Maria for supporting her.

Mila Pendergast (Middle Elsa Cast B) is performing in her 13th Kidz Konnection show! Frozen holds a very special place in her heart. It is the first performance she ever saw on Broadway, and is the musical where she made her own acting debut as “Snowy the Snow Poof”. Mila is excited once again to be part of the magic!

Colton Schroder (King Agnarr Cast A) is 12 yrs old and attends LOL Middle School. He has been performing with KK for 3 yrs. He is super excited this year to perform in both Clue & Frozen Jr. He loves spending time at the Academy and would like to thank Ms. Laura & Miss Maria for all their guidance and support along with his family.

Callum Taylor (King Agnarr Cast B) is in 7th grade at Adams Middle School in Guilford. Besides performing he loves watching WWE, working out at the gym and is a certified Swiftie. He is a total Mama's boy and wants to thank her, his father, sister, and Ms. Laura and Miss Maria for all their support.

Sloane St. Pierre (Queen Iduna Cast A) is a 7th grader at Walsh Intermediate School and is 12 years old. In her free time, she enjoys playing soccer and hanging out with her friends. She would like to thank Ms.Maria and Ms.Laura for their support over the years.

Grace McMillian (Queen Iduna Cast B) is a 7th grader at Polson in Madison. This is her 16th show with Kidz Konnection and her favorite roles so far have been Bruce in Matilda Jr, Young Eponine in Les Mis, and Peter in Peter Pan. Grace wants to thank Miss Maria, Miss Laura, and all of the cast and crew for an amazing show!

Nola Flaherty (Pabbie Cast A) is 13 years old, and goes to Jared Eliot. She has been preforming with Kids Konnection since she was in 3rd grade, in Matilda. Nola enjoys being in both Kids Konnection and her schools productions. Nola would like Ms. Laura, Miss Maria, Morgan, and Kiera for helping out with the show!

Isla Seales (Pabbie Cast B) has been performing at Kidz Konnection since the summer of 2018. She enjoys hanging out with her friends, shopping, sushi, and theatre. Isla is excited to be in Frozen & Chicago this fall season. She would like to thank Ms. Laura, Ms. Maria and her loved ones for supporting her.

Brooke Atwater (Bulda Cast A) is in 8th grade and is starting her 2nd year at Kidz Konnection. She has had some roles such as Grace in Annie and Amanda in Matilda. Brooke loves to sing, dance, and play soccer. She would like to thank Ms. Laura, Miss Maria, her family, and her friends for supporting her.

Lily Bertelli (Bulda Cast B) has been performing since 2022 and she is excited for her first advanced musical this year. When she is not at Kidz Konnection she is reading, drawing, or riding her skateboard. She'd like to thank Miss Maria and Miss Laura for making Kidz Konnection her happy place.

Eyren Murnane (Oken Cast A) has been performing with Kidz Konnection for just over a year. She comes from a competitive dance background and has 11 years of dance experience. Eyren is excited to explore theatre and acting with Ms. Laura and Miss Maria. She thanks family and friends for being so supportive!

Sofia Guccione (Oken Cast B) is 13 years old in 8th grade at Old Saybrook Middle School. She is on varsity field hockey and loves to read and write, and of course to sing and dance. This is her 4th year at kidz konnection but has been on stage since she was 3. She would like to thank Ms. Laura, Ms. Maria, and her family and friends for the support!

JJ Harder (Weselton Cast A) is 12 and has been with Kidz Konnection for 3 years. His favorite thing to do is make people laugh! When he isn't joking around, he enjoys hiking, gaming, playing the alto sax and pumping iron at Orangetheory. He is so thankful for Ms Laura, Miss Maria, family and friends for their support!

Dylan Okasha (Weselton Cast B) is a 6th grader from Essex Elementary School. He joined Kidz Connection in Spring 2023.

Dylan has performed in Disney's Descendants, Beauty and the Beast, Hansel and Gretel Opera, Peter Pan, Rock of Ages, and Frozen. He loves singing, fantasy card games, and soccer.

Arabella Serviss (Housekeeper Cast A) is a 13 year old who has performed in many theatrical shows and enjoys singing, dancing, and writing. She would like to thank the cast and crew of Frozen Jr. for supporting her in her second show with Kidz Konnection.

Amelia Herrera Mulhern (Housekeeper Cast B) age 11, is thrilled to make her debut with Kidz Konnection. An avid reader, singer, and artist, Amelia is also known for her acumen in math, computers, and playing the trumpet. Amelia would like to thank Ms. Laura, Miss Maria, and her friends and family for all their support.

Lillian Vinton (Maid Cast A) 11, has performed in the greater Boston area for several years. Now living by the shoreline, she found her theater home at Kidz Konnection. Offstage, Lillian enjoys volleyball and spending time with her dog, Moxie. She thanks her family and theater friends for their love and support!

Gabe Acampora (Butler Cast B) is 10 years old and loves being at Kidz Konnection. He previously delighted his family & friends with his role as Mr Krabs. Aside from performing, Gabe loves wrestling, fishing, and riding his bike with friends. When not outdoors, you will likely find him hanging with his beloved pup, Lola.

Calleigh Beck (Handmaiden Cast A) is 17 years old and is a senior at Morgan High School. She has been performing with Kidz Konnection for 8 years. Calleigh’s roles include Mrs. Pugh in Annie, Madame in Cinderella, and the Wardrobe in Beauty and the Beast. Calleigh is fortunate to have Ms Laura and Miss Maria’s support.

Keira Seidman (Handmaiden Cast B) is a 6th grader at Essex Elementary School performing in her first Kidz Konnection performance. Keira previously played the role of "Von Hustler" in the Community Music School's production of Mary Poppins Jr. this summer. She plays the piano, violin, and percussion and has also composed several songs.

Mae Cardoso (Cook Cast A) is 11 years old; this is her first performance with Kidz Konnection. Mae loves art and being creative, as well as music and singing. She previously worked as part of the creative crew at the Madison Arts Barn. She thanks her family and friends for their support.

William (Wally) Brewster (Cook Cast B) is excited to be performing in his first show with Kidz Konnection. Wally is in sixth grade at Baldwin Middle School in Guilford. He would like to thank his sister, Charlotta, for getting him interested in theater!

Ellie Bender (Stewardess Cast A) is 12 years old. She is excited for her first show with Kidz Konnection though she has experience acting at her middle school and local theater. She loves singing and dancing. She would like to thank her teachers and her family for supporting her and helping her improve.

McKinnly Robison (Stewardess Cast B) is 11 years old and in 6th grade. She is returning to Kidz Konnection for Frozen Jr after her last performance in Frozen as a Tiny Thespian. Kinnly loves spending time with friends, creating art, singing, creating social media content, and playing with her two kitties.

Olivia Rivera (Honey Marren Cast A) is 11 years old and is in 6th grade She loves to transform and perform on stage. She has performed in musicals at HKIS and this is her third production with Kidz Konnection. She would like to thank Miss Maria and Mrs Laura for all their patience, guidance and support.

Cora Phillips (Honey Marren Cast B) is 11 years old and has been in many Kidz Konnection performances, including Lion King, Mary Poppins, Peter Pan & Beauty and the Beast. When she's not on stage, Cora enjoys crocheting, playing basketball & rollerblading. Cora thanks her family and friends for their love and support.

Devon Craig (Yelena Cast A) is 12 years old and this is her third Kidz Konnection performance. Devon loves the stage and acting.

She also loves art and drawing. She would like to thank Miss Laura, Miss Maria and everyone who helped put the play together.

Emme Dowling Moreno (Yelena Cast B) is 11 years old and is in 6th grade. She attends Essex Elementary School and she’s happy to be back for her third play at Kidz Konnection. Emme loves performing and is very excited to act in Frozen Jr.

Vivi Harder (Freya Cast A) is in 4th grade at Joel Elementary and this is her 2nd production with Kidz Konnection! She loves drawing, singing, writing, dancing and walking dogs with her friends. She would like to thank Ms Laura, Miss Maria, her family and friends for their love and support!!

Scarlett Signore (Freya Cast B) is 9 yrs old and love Kids Konnection all year! When she's not on stage, she's cheerleading, tumbling, softball and horseback riding. Good luck to the whole Frozen cast!

Katy Price (Annika Cast A) is excited to perform in Frozen for the second time! When not on stage, she enjoys field hockey, basketball, learning the cello, reading, drawing, and Greek mythology.... and warm hugs of course!

Ruby Fuchs (Annika Cast B) is a fifth grader who is excited to be in her third production at Kidz Konnection. She loves performing here and in her school plays. When not acting, Ruby enjoys softball, playing with dogs, sewing, sketching and reading.

Jack Stevens (Ryder Cast A) is 9 years old and this is his fourth show with Kidz Konnection. Jack loves telling jokes, reading graphic novels, building legos, and rollercoasters! He loves to be a part of the shows and has fun meeting new friends at The Academy!

Ethan Kilbride (Ryder Cast B) has been a fan of Kidz Konnection since 2022 supporting his sister Lina. He was inspired by her joy and Ms. Laura’s encouragement to join. Ethan likes gaming. running, soccer, & time with his family. He thanks Ms. Laura & Miss Maria for challenging him to experience the world of theatre!

Emme Connellan (Rosetta Veil Cast A) is 10 years old & this is her first performance with Kids Konnection. Emme loves to sing & play piano, loves ballet, modern, tap & jazz. She has been dancing since 2 years old! Emme plays basketball & lacrosse too.

Emme is so excited & thankful for the opportunity to be in Frozen Jr. Lina Kilbride (Rosetta Veil Cast B) is 9 years old has been performing with Kidz Konnection since 2022 (main stage x 4).

Lina loves animals, with the love of her life being her dog Leo. She loves soccer, singing, art, and time with her family. As always, thank you Ms. Laura & Ms. Maria for your unwavering encouragement!

Chase Leo Garceau (Bishop Heimdall Cast A) is 10 years old and this is his first year performing in Kidz connection. He loves to sing and is excited to be on stage with his sister and his best friend. Chase would like to thank his family and friends for all the support this season.

Charlotta Brewster (Bishop Heimdall Cast B) is 9 years old and has been performing with Kidz Konnection for two years.

Charlotta is in fourth grade at Calvin Leete Elementary School in Guilford. She loves theater, horseback riding, and spending time with her friends. Charlotta would like to thank Ms. Laura and Ms. Maria!

Lydia Templeton (Greta and Daan Cast A) is 10 years old and thrilled to perform in her second Kidz Konnection show. Off stage Lydia can be found as a defender on the soccer field, reading graphic novels, crafting, and singing. She would like to thank Ms. Laura, Miss Maria and her family for helping her grow as an actor.

Iris Ayr (Greta Cast B) is almost 10 years old, and has been performing with Kidz Konnection since she was eight. Iris is currently a fourth grader at Joel Elementary School in Clinton.

She loves to sing and dance, and spend time with family and friends.

Bobby Aufiero (Kvasir Cast A) is 9 years old and is excited to make his debut on the big stage as Kvasir. Bobby loves singing, dancing, making art and most of all, pandas! He would like to thank his family and his friends for their support and excitement as he tries new things.

Ellie McMillian (Kvasir Cast B) is ten and in 4th grade in Madison. She absolutely loves performing! This is her fourth year with KK and she's so grateful to Miss Laura and Miss Maria for creating such an amazing place to learn and grow. Outside of rehearsal, she loves drawing and reading, especially Harry Potter!

Payson Harvey (Forsette and Aksel Cast A) is excited to be playing the role of Forsette in Frozen. This is Payson’s 6th production with Kidz Connection and she is a passionate Thespian. When she is not acting Payson loves to write music and sing, showing dogs with her families breading company, Copper Ridge Labs, designing fashion, and quite the artist.

Talia Kapsinow (Forsette Cast B) is a 9 year old 4th grader at Calvin Leete in Guilford. When not acting she enjoys playing basketball, dancing to Taylor Swift and collecting slime. She would like to thank her family and Ms Laura and Miss Maria for making Frozen Jr so much fun.

Jack Schwartz (Daan Cast B) is 11 years old and has been performing with Kidz Konnection for 3 years. Jack loves immersing himself into stories like Shrek, Peter Pan, and the Lion King! When he is not here, Jack can be found reading graphic novels, skiing, or playing with his new puppy Killy.

Ofelia McCarthy (Linnea Cast A) is (almost!) 11 years old! This is her 5th production with Kidz Konnection and she is delighted to be back with her friends. When not performing Ofelia enjoys baking, basketball and being with her friends! She'd like to thank Ms. Laura and Miss Maria for all their support!

Alessandra Gonzalez (Linnea Cast B) is 10 years old and attends Brown Intermediate in Madison. She loves art and enjoys spending time with her family and friends, as well as participating in Kidz Konnection!

Lilliana Cripe (Alvia and Alex Cast A) is 10 years old and has been performing with Kidz Konnection for the past 2 years.

Lilliana loves to sing, act, write stories, play basketball and hang out with her friends. She would like to thank Ms. Laura, Miss Maria, her family and her friends for supporting her all these years.

Chase Cartier (Alvia Cast B) is a 9 year old 4th grader & has been performing with Kidz Konnection for four years. She enjoys creating art, hanging out with her friends and playing with her dogs. She also loves playing the harp & dancing. She wants to thank Miss Maria and Miss Laura for making this show possible!

Brielle Cleary (Alba Cast A) is 9 and a 4th grader at HK Intermediate School. This is Brielle’s 8th show with Kidz Konnection. Brielle just started her 8th year of dance at The Dance Corner. She also plays soccer and loves her family, friends and animals - she has 30 pets (2 dogs, 25 chickens & 3 bunnies)!

Henry Weimer-Jones (Alba Cast B) is in 4th grade at Calvin Leete School in Guilford and this is his first Kidz Konnection production. Henry loves to listen to The Hives, and take his dog, Frida, on walks. He would like to thank Ms. Laura and Miss Maria as well as his family for their support!

Keola Wallenta (Alex Cast B) is 9-years-old and this is his third time performing with Kids Konnection. Keola has been playing violin for 4 years and is an award-winning artist who loves to draw, paint and sculpt in clay. Keola is the co-host of the Little Kids Big Kids YouTube channel.

Sydney Jeskey (Karin Cast A) is 10 years old and has been acting since first grade. Sydney also loves to dance and has been dancing for over 8 years. Sydney loves to perform on stage where she can do what she enjoys most, acting and dancing! She would like to thank her family and friends for all their support.

Bailey Haynes (Karin Cast B) 10 years old, has been acting since she was eight. This is her 5th musical, but her first with Kidz Konnection. While sweet in real life, Bailey loves to play a villain!

She is always singing and dancing her way through life! She can't wait to make her debut on this big stage!

Riley Lindquist (Askel Cast B) is a 10 year old at Daisy Ingraham Elementary in Westbrook. Frozen Jr. is her first show at KK. In her free time, she enjoys competitively dancing, spending time with friends, and snuggling her pup, Charlie. She can’t wait for show time!

Maile Sullivan (Villager Cast A) is 11 years old and this is her first performance at Kidz Konnection. She loves to play soccer and ride her bike. Maile also enjoys drawing and writing comics.

Jr Thespians Olivia Marie Garceau (Stoney Cast A) is 8 years old and this is her first performance with Kidz Connection. She is super excited to be on stage with her brother and can’t wait to perform on stage. She would like to thank her family and friends for all their love and support.

Teo Craw (Stoney Cast B) is 7 years old and this is his very first play! He loves singing, dancing, and entertaining people, so we figured why not do it on a stage? We’re so thankful to The Academy and Ms. Laura and Miss Maria for creating this wonderful community and look forward to many more productions together!

Amelia Harris (Quartz Cast A) is a kind and outgoing 8 year old.

Amelia has loved singing, dancing, and preforming ever since she could. She shines like a star!

Savannah Cripe (Quartz Cast B) is 8 years old and has been performing with Kidz Konnection for the past 2 years. Savannah loves to sing, play sports, act and play Barbie’s. She would like to thank Ms. Laura, Miss Maria and her family for all their support.

Ana Herrera Mulhern (Pebble Cast A) age 8, is making her debut with Kidz Konnection. A natural helper with a kind heart, Ana thrives on bringing joy to others. She is known for her acumen in math, writing fantastic tales, and staying active. Thank you, Ms. Laura, Miss Maria, and friends and family for supporting Ana’s endeavors!

Teddy Richard (Pebble Cast B) is 8 years old and in 2nd grade at Daisy Ingraham in Westbrook. He loves lacrosse, gaming and being a part of the Kidz Konnection family. This is his 3rd year and he would like to thank Ms. Laura and Miss. Maria for believing in him and just letting him be Teddy!

Ray Rautio (Marble Cast A) is 6 years old and excited for her first -ever performance with Kidz Connection! She recently moved to Guilford and became interested in acting after watching the big kids perform plays at her previous school. Ray loves cuddling any cats she comes across and spending time with her little sister.

Isla Thompson (Marble Cast B) is 8 yrs old & started off acting in summer camp at age 5! She loves to perform anywhere; in her room, in the grocery store or on the stage! She would like to thank the entire Kidz Konnection community for such a wonderful creative environment & her family for supporting her dreams.

Ellie Seidman (Granite Cast A) is a 3rd grader at the Essex Elementary School performing in her first Kidz Connection performance. Ellie previously performed in the Community Music School's Little Mermaid Junior production this summer. An avid writer, she is currently working on her first full-length musical called Vampire.

Brooklyn Palazzo (Granite Cast B) is 9 years old and in 3rd grade in Clinton. She loves to perform and being a part of Kidz Konnection. Brooklyn is also one of the lead singers in her kid band. Thank you to everyone in Kidz Konnection for supporting and encouraging her!

Olivia Boyer (Moonstone Cast B) 6, is new to the stage at Kidz Konnection but has attended shows to support her cousin Sofia, inspiring her to join. With 4 years of dance, including tumbling and hip-hop, Olivia is energetic, sometimes sassy, and eager to meet new people. She thanks her acting community for their support.

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Sisters forever!

Juliette & Sophia

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Wishing the cast and crew an amazing show!

Madeline and Jack, we are so proud of you and can’t wait to watch all your hard work come to life on the stage.

Your biggest fans- Mom, Dad and Claire

Congratulations Elizabeth!!

We are so proud of you!!

Love, Mom, Dad, Nana & Grandpa

Best of luck to the cast and crew of Chicago.

Turn on that razzle dazzle!!!

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Congratulations to the cast and crew of Frozen Jr.

Payson, we are so proud of you!

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Olivia, You continue to amaze us with all your hard work and dedication in everything you do!

We are so very proud of you! Continue to reach for the stars and shine bright!!

Love you to infinity and beyond, Mom, Dad and Nelson

Callum Taylor, We are in awe of your talent, buddy!

This is just the beginning.

Love you always.

Love,

Mom, Dad, Addy, Lydia, Frank, Larry and Jolene

“Some people are worth melting for.”

We can’t wait for you to melt our hearts on stage!

Love, Mom, Dad, Matthew, Ana and your grandparents!

Breanna, We are so proud of you and all you do!

Keep up the incredible work!

You are a star!!!

Love,

Mom and Dad!!!

We are honored to have been invited to perform our original student devised play, Escape the Noise, this

Ms. Laura with other selected Directors on the Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland.

coming summer, 2025 at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh Scotland.

To find out how you can support our young actors efforts, email Laura at ShorelineTheaterAcademy@gmail.com *please note our new email address.

HUZZAH we’re going to Scotland!

Congratulations Jack, and thank you to

Kidz Konnection for being Jack’s happy place!

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