CAST
Getting to Know...
BIOGRAPHIES
Hadley Murphey (Sister Margaretta) is SO EXCITED to be in The Sound of Music! She has previously been in shows such as Seussical JR, Moana JR, Frozen JR, Madagascar JR, and FAME! Hadley would like to thank everyone in the cast and especially those who work backstage! Enjoy the show! Karina Nguyen Baldwin (Ensemble) is so excited to be performing in her 8th KidzAct production. She thanks her family and friends for their continued love and support. She’s enjoyed singing, dancing, and performing in a variety of many productions, recitals, and showcases since she was 3. She is so excited to be with her theater family, pandemic protocols and all. Chiara Padejka (Admiral von Schreiber/ Ensemble) is from NYC and excited to be performing in her first TNP production! She trained with the British American Drama Academy in Oxford, U.K. and at GoodCapp Arts with Katie Capiello and Charlotte Arnoux. She has appeared in shows like Shattered and Evil Talks on Investigation Discovery. She extends special thanks to her family and the cast and crew of The Sound of Music. She dedicates this performance to Diane Hardin, her first acting teacher.
Mia Paulec ( Fraulein Schweiger/ Ensemble) This is Mia’s second musical at TNP! She loves the energy and environment TNP of fers (especially Kenzie Currie)! She is excited to be a part of The Sound of Music cast and to continue to develop her skills as a performer. Kenny Tran (Max Detweiler) is a senior at Gulf Coast High School. He’s excited to be back with The Naples Players. He’d like to thank TNP for being able to put on a fantastic show in these times and hopes you enjoy the show! Sophia Ustayev (Marta) was born in Abingt o n , PA . C u r r e n t l y s h e at tends the C ommunit y School of Naples and is in 4th grade. Sophia loves singing & dancing and has been playing piano since the age of 4. She also does ballroom dancing and has won first places in numerous competitions in the Tri-State area. Sophia loves traveling, spending time with her family and friends. Sophia dreams of becoming an actor when she grows up!
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