Meet the Cast!

Audrey Mercado Aguilar, 17
Annalie

Audrey is honored to take part in this outstanding musical as Annalie. Her past roles and theatre experience include “Annie JR” as Molly, “The Little Mermaid JR” as Ariel, “Beauty and the Beast JR” as Mrs Potts, “Winnie the Pooh JR” as Rabbit, and “Aladdin JR” as Princess Jasmine at her middle school productions, TheaterWorks, and Kat’s Artist Tree Musical Theatre Summer camp. She is so grateful and would like to thank her parents, family, Mrs Kat, and the rest of the Kat’s Artist Tree Team for this big opportunity! 

Isabella Aliberto, 15
Parakeet, Annalie Understudy

 Isabella is so excited to perform her first Triad show and could not ask for a better cast to do this with! Some of Isabella’s favorite shows she’s previously done is portraying Violet in Willy Wonka and Gretchen from Mean Girls jr. She would like to thank her parents, siblings, grandparents and two dogs for their continuous love and support.

Sophia Arora
Little Swan

Sophia is so exicted to be dancing in the Annalie show. Sophia has previously been in the Nutcracker, Peter and the Wolf and spring recitals. Sophia would like to thank Miss Bonnie and her peers at Triad for being such a huge inspiration for her. She would also like to thank her parents and everyone at Triad for making her ballet dream come!

Lila Atherton

Aurora Aurelio, 6
Little Swan

Aurora loves ballet since she was 2 years old. She was so thrilled when we enrolled her to a ballet class and then auditioned for the Annalie and the Circus show. She was so thrilled to be one of the little swans. This is her first show and definitely not the last.

Autumn Baker, 10
Butterfly, Firefly

Autumn is excited to be doing Annalie and the Circus Show this year. This is her 2nd time performing, with Peter and the Wolf being her first performance. Autumn wants to thank her parents for encouraging her to do the show. 

Lila Barger, 8
Baby Owl, Firefly, Artist

Lila is excited to be taking part in her first theatrical experience. She has made wonderful new friendships and has learned so much from this talented group!

Ruthie Bates, 10
Bird Choir, Parakeet Understudy

Ruthie is excited to be a part of this production of Annalie and the Circus Show. She enjoys working with all her castmates and making friendships she knows will last a lifetime. It is her fifth with Triad Performing Arts. She has been studying acting and voice for just over 4 years. Her dream is to work in the performing arts professionally. She has spent her fifth-grade year at The Arizona School for the Arts and continues to gain knowledge and skills to put toward her performance at Triad. She would like to thank her mother, grandmother, close family, and friends for their support as well as everyone at Triad
for the help on her way to fulfilling her dream.

Kadince Bishop, 18
Bird Choir, Eleanor understudy

Kadince is thankful for everything she has learned and grown from both the show and her fellow actors. This is her first time being in any production. She would like to thank her friends and family for the support during the show as well as the cast for always being friendly and welcoming of each other.

Andersen Bloomberg, 15
Parakeet 5, Young Mr. Swan, Cyril & Eagle

Andersen is having fun in this 2nd casting of Annalie!  He thinks his cape is pretty amazing and loves the variety of characters he is portraying this year.  Prior performances with TRIAD include 3 seasons of Nutcracker Fantasy Ballet as the Nutcracker Prince.  Some other favorite roles have been with MoezArt portraying Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit; Jester in Once Upon a Mattress and most recently as Giant Jim in Hood the Musical.  As noted on IMDB.com Andersen has credits on screen and off and is represented by Danis Agency in Phoenix & Osbrink in L.A.  Aside from studying Ballet/Tap/Singing at Kats, Piano truly has his heart and you can catch him performing this June at the NAU Flagstaff Piano Festival.  Andersen would like to extend a cool handshake to his utterly awesome Castmates, dedicated Crew/Tech, Kat, Brian & Bonnie and of course the treasured Parent Volunteers who make it all possible & his family!  However, the Biggest THANK YOU is reserved for you, the audience, for sharing in this gift of performing and supporting the arts, Bravo!  Without you there truly is no show!!  Andersen is dedicating his performance this evening to his late Great Uncle Tom Mayberry ❤ 1, 2, 3. ❤

Rhonda (RhondaRee) Boykin
Minerva, the Wise Owl and Bird Choir

My favorite part of being in the show was working with this energetic cast! My previous show experience has always been as a member of the chorus of various musicals. This is my first opportunity to have a speaking role and I loved it! I’d like to thank Kat Honsberger and everyone at Triad for giving me the opportunity to have a dream come true.

Alix Brecke, 14
Lullaby, Swan, and Butterfly Soloist

I am very excited to be performing for the second time in Annalie and the Circus Show! I have done previous shows with Triad including two times in the Nutcracker. I have also done multiple showcases with Kat’s Artist Tree as well as past shows with Grace Fellowship Church’s dance ministry. I would like to thank my parents for driving me to rehearsals and supporting me, and Bonnie and Grace Calvert for helping me improve my experience through ballet.

Maryn Calpin, 16
Singing Bunny, Magician, Eagle Attack 1 & 2, Bird Choir

Maryn is so excited to be a part of Annalie and the Circus Show. Maryn has previously been in the last production of Nutcracker. Maryn would like to thank Miss Bonnie and Mrs. Kat at Triad for being such a big role model and mentor for her. Finally, she would like to thank her parents and friends for everything they have done to make sure her dreams come true!

Timothy Clampitt
Mr. Fox

Timothy is beyond excited to portray yet again the fantastic Mr. Fox. Engaged in the performing arts for many years, Timothy has been a part of the Triad family since its first production in 2020 as Drosselmeyer in The Nutcracker Fantasy. He would like to thank Triad, Kat Honsberger, Laurie Trygg, and his partner Jay.

DJ Cordova, 17
Bird Choir, Magician, Eagle

DJ is excited to be performing in a magical and fun show with her friends and help bring the magic come to life. Her past performing experience includes Ask Any Girl, The Forgotten Sheriff, Honk Jr., Our Miss Brooke’s, Once Upon a Mattress, and The Nutcracker Fantasy. She enjoys doing theater with her sisters and can’t wait to show the performance with everyone. She would like to thank her parents for driving her and her sisters to every rehearsals, her first theater director, Mrs. Kollman, who made her love doing theater in the first place, Mrs. Kat for helping her do the best she can, and last but not least, the crew backstage for helping everyone look and sound their very best. And to Anna because she slays always

Josselyn Cordova, 12
Bird Choir, Magicians

Josselyn can’t wait to show this fun and exciting show to the audience. Her past show experience include The Forgotten Sherriff, Honk Jr., Elves and The Shoemaker, One In a Million, and The Nutcracker Fantasy. She would like to thank her parents for finding Triad, placing her there to be able to be in these fun shows, and also finding a place to let her dramatic side run wild. Mrs Kat for being such a great director and always there to help. And to Moriah who is coming to see the show 

Naomi Cordova, 15
Bird Choir, Magician 

Naomi has had so much fun being a part of this show! From the very first day of joining Triad, she knew this would be an incredible experience. The cast and crew are all talented and dedicated, and it’s been a joy to work with them. Every performance is like a new adventure. Her previous show experiences include Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Schoolhouse Rock Jr, The Forgotten Sheriff, Honk Jr, Our Miss Brooks, The Elves and The Shoemaker, Once Upon A Mattress, and The Nutcracker Fantasy. She would like to thank Mrs. Kat for being such an incredible director, Nina Honsberger for writing such a beautiful story, Mrs. Heather for creating such beautiful songs for the show, Mrs. Bonnie for choreographing the dances so beautifully, and her parents for always supporting her and being her #1 fans. She also wanted to take a moment to express her gratitude to those who attended the show. Your presence means the world to us, and we couldn’t have hoped for a better audience. Thank you for being a part of this experience with us and for your unwavering support for Triad Performing Arts. We all look forward to seeing you again soon!

Tiffany Cordova, 9
Bird Choir, Magician 

Tiffany has had such a fun time being a part of this show. She loved how friendly everyone was, how beautifully this show was written and created, and how incredible Triad Performing Arts is. Her Previous show experience includes The Nutcracker Fantasy. She would like to thank Mrs. Kat for working so hard directing this show, Her parents for introducing her to Triad, and everyone who made this show possible. She hopes you enjoy the show because it is such an extraordinary story.

Zoë Crosse, 6
Butterfly and Firefly

Zoë is happy to be performing again on the big stage in Annalie. She loves that she gets to perform with her friends, and learn new choreography. She previously performed in The Nutcracker Fantasy, Disney’s Hercules and Brave, and the debut performances of Annalie and the Circus show last summer, as a Bumblebee and a Swan. She is grateful to Ms. Bonnie for teaching her the choreography, Mrs. Kat & the Triad family for giving kids a stage to perform, and her parents for always saying YES when she asks to dance. Zoë would like to thank her Aunty Dana for buying her first pair of pointe shoes.

Chloe Dailey, 10
Bird Choir

Being in the Annalie & the Circus Show is super exciting! My favorite part is when I get to see all the amazing performers displaying their incredible talents. Before this show, I was in a few other plays and musicals where I got to sing and dance on stage. I want to say a big thank you to all the people who make this show possible – the directors, the actors, the costume designers, and everyone else. They work so hard to make the show magical, and I’m so grateful to be a part of it. 

Mikayla Dennen, 12
Swan, Ribbon Quartet Dancer, Butterfly Lead

Mikayla is excited to be part of Triad’s Spring performance of Annalie.  This is her second performance with Triad, she previously danced in the Nutcracker.  She would like to thank Miss Bonnie for teaching her and helping her to grow stronger with each performance.  

Joziah Dennen, 14
Spotlight Operator & Tech Assistant

Joziah is excited to be part of Triad’s Spring performance of Annalie.  This is his second performance with Triad, he previously operated the spotlight for Nutcracker.  He would like to thank  Mr. Brian for allowing him to help behind the scenes and be part of this show. 

Camila Dominguez, 14
Caladrius, Singing Swan, Eagle, Stuck in the Middle

Camila Dominguez is excited to perform in Annalie and the Circus Show. Her favorite part of participating in this show is having fun with the whole cast and having fun memories that will last a lifetime. Some of her previous experience includes school plays and the Nutcracker Fantasy. She would like to thank her friends and family for always supporting her with her passions for theatre.

EmmaLee Eaton, 17
Parakeet

EmmaLee is excited to again be taking part in Annalie and the Circus Show with Triad Performing Arts. EmmaLee is currently a Junior at Millennium High School. Her favorite subjects are choir and theatre. EmmaLee has done several shows with various youth theatre’s around the Valley. Some of her favorites include Grandma Georgina in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Glinda in the Wizard of Oz, and playing Mother Ginger in The Nutcracker Fantasy. She would like to thank her parents and family for supporting her to help her get better at her craft. She would also like to thank her grandparents for always helping her reach her goals and supporting her theatre journey. She would also like to thank the directors at Triad for giving her this amazing opportunity. Enjoy the show!

Lillee Eaton, 9
Butterfly

Lillee is excited to again be taking part in Annalie and the Circus Show. She has done other shows with theaters around the West Valley, such as, Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. This will be her third show as a dancer with Triad Performing Arts. She would like to thank her family for supporting her ballet journey. She would also like to thank her grandparents for always helping her reach her goals and supporting her dance journey. She wants to thank all of the directors at Triad, especially Ms. Bonnie for teaching her to be a better ballet dancer.

Lancey Gerak, 16
Stuck in the Middle Dancer, Singing Swan, Ballet Swan, and Diana Understudy

I am excited to be playing a stuck in the middle dancer, singing swan, ballet swan, and Dianna’s understudy. This is my second show with Triad. My past show experiences include the Nutcracker Fantasy, Little Mermaid, and The Family Reunion to Die For. I would like to thank my family and friends who have encouraged me to do my best throughout this show.

Selah Gray, 9
Baby Owl, Little Swan, Sally Understudy 

Selah is dancing in her fourth Triad production, and is making her acting and singing debut. She is very excited to be performing again in Annalie and the Circus show!  She wants to thank mom and dad and her brothers for showing their support. 

Skya Green, 18
Lullaby, Eagle, and Ballet Swan

I enjoy learning new dances and seeing everyone’s hard work and talent turn into an amazing show. I also enjoy getting to know the other performers and having fun doing this show together. I have been in the last three shows that Triad has put on, and each of them have been an amazing experience. Their shows are constantly evolving and getting better each time. This my fourth and, sadly, my last show with Triad, since I just graduated from high school and will be going to college next year at BYU-I to study dance. I will miss this amazing cast and crew.

Laurel Gump, 7

Laurel is beyond excited to be performing in Annalie and the Circus Show for the second year in a row. She has performed in several shows with Triad including The Nutcracker Fantasy. Laurel would like to thank her family for supporting her in her dream to dance ballet. She would also, like to thank Miss Bonnie for being an amazing ballet teacher. 

Leila Heiselman, 14
Ballet Swan, Stuck In the Middle

Leila is delighted to dance in this Annalie show! She is most excited about her role as a Ballet Swan. She previously took part in The Nutcracker Fantasy and has danced for many years prior to that. She looks forward to continuing her future as a dancer/performer with Kat’s Artistry’s Professional Ballet.

Shooter Hicks, 11
Jacob Understudy, Artist, Magician

This is Shooter’s third production with Triad, including last June’s performance of Annalie as well as last December’s performance of the Nutcracker.  Shooter loves music and performing and is also a percussion student at Kat’s Artist Tree.  Shooter has so many wonderful friends at Triad and really enjoys spending time with them preparing for these amazing productions.  Shooter would like to thank his family and friends for all the support and time spent together.

Hank Hicks, 9
Baby Owl

Aside from this performance in Annalie, Hank played one of the groveling mice in last December’s Nutcracker.  Hank is also a guitar student at Kat’s Artist Tree.  Hank’s favorite part of being in this production of Annalie has to be spending time with the cast and crew.  Hank loves making jokes almost as much as he enjoys spending time with his friends.  Hank would like to thank his family and friends for tolerating his practical jokes and antics. 

Penelope “Pippi” Hicks, 5
Bumblebee

This is Pippi’s first production with Triad.  She is also a ballet student at Kat’s Artist Tree.  While Pippi sincerely enjoys spending time with all of the ballerinas, she has also really enjoyed the process of getting make-up and costume time.  It is 100% clear to anyone she talks to that the other castmates have made her feel special and welcome.  Pip would certainly like to thank her family and friends and cannot wait to be in her next production. 

Charlotte Hilby, 10
Ribbon Quartet, Stuck in the Middle, Ballet Swan

Charlotte is thrilled to be in another Triad performance and her second Annalie and the Circus Show. Charlotte has been in ballet since she was 3 and with Kat’s Artist Tree since 2020. When she isn’t dancing, she loves reading and playing tennis. Charlotte thanks her family for their support and enthusiasm for all her goals!

Annalisa Holliday, 10
Artist and Magician

Annalisa is excited to be part of Annalie and the Circus Show. This will be her second performance with Triad. She is thankful for the experience, fun, and friendships. 

Kaia Honsberger, 6

Kaia Honsberger is 6 years old and is super excited to be in Annalie again this year. Her favorite part is being able to perform in front of friends and family and hopes this show will inspire all the people she loves. She would like to thank her entire family for always being there for her and for being her biggest fans.

Nina Honsberger, 12

Nina Honsberger was born in Phoenix, Arizona in 2010. She has loved participating in live Musical theatre from an early age, both as an audience member and a performer. She continues to pursue her passion for the Arts as a student of singing, dancing, and piano.  Nina loves being on stage and has several credits to her name, including Veruka Salt in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Dragon from Shrek, Gertrude in Seussical the Musical, and the Fairy Queen in Sleeping Beauty.
Nina has discovered a deep passion for writing. She loves to write because it takes her into a different world where her imagination can come to life and there are no limits.  She is excited to see this year’s production of Annalie and the Circus Show come together! She believes the show has grown so much and appreciates the contributions of this large cast of diverse actors and dancers.
Seeing her creation come to life had been a true blessing for Nina, and she would like to thank her Mother and Father for always believing in her. She would also like the thank her older sister for giving her feedback and her younger sister for always lifting her spirits! In addition, Nina would like to thank Miss Bonnie for being a truly amazing dance instructor, and Miss Heather and Mr Dalton, who helped make Annalie come to life! And best of all, thank you to the many, many people who come to see Annalie and the Circus Show!

Sonia Honsberger, 14

Sonia Honsberger is very excited to be a part in Annalie and the Circus Show once again this year. Her past roles in previous shows include Clara in The Nutcracker Fantasy, The Cat in the Hat in Seussical the Musical, and Teenage Fiona in Shrek the Musical. She would like to thank her dance teacher Bonnie Calvert and most importantly her wonderful parent Kat and Brian Honsberger for always being there for her and for their support in helping make her dreams come true.

Elliot Howland, 12
Bird Choir

I like being in the show because of the great cast and friends. Previous experience includes The Nutcracker, Annalie 2022, and  Peter in The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe. I would like to thank the phenomenal Ms Kat for putting together this show.

Abby Howland, 14
Bird Choir, Parakeet Understudy, Ballet Swan

Abby is very happy to get to perform in this years performances of Annalie and the Circus Show. Her previous performances with Triad include The Nutcracker Fantasy and last years showing of Annalie and the Circus Show. She would like to thank everyone who helped create the show and her wonderful, spectacular dad.

Rachel Irwin

Aaliyah Jaquez, 10
Lullaby Trio, Could this be it Duet, Ballet Swan

Aaliyah is excited to be part of the Annalie cast again this year. Her previous show experience includes Sleeping Beauty, Raymonda, numerous Nutcracker Ballets since she was 3 years old, Annalie and the circus show, and most recently Peter and the wolf to name a few. She would like to thank her parents and Ms Bonnie for always supporting her dance journey. 

Caleb Jenkins, 13
Mr. Nightingale 

Caleb is excited to play Mr. Nightingale in Annalie. He has previously preformed in the Nutcracker in various rolls and was a part of the last production of Annalie and the Circus Show.  He would like to thank Ms. Bonny and Ms. Kat for helping him develop his interest in acting. He would also like to thank his friends for making it so fun!

Genevieve Jenkins
Parakeet, Ballet Swan

Genevieve enjoys all expressions of art. Singing, dancing, painting, and acting. She enjoys not only the incredible productions she has the opportunity to be a part of, but the community within it. She would like to thank Ms Bonnie and Ms Kat for their support and encouragement throughout it all.

Cassandra “Cassie” Kempf, 4
Bumblebee

This is Cassie’s first time being in a musical performance and has been loving all the dancing, music, “buzzing around” in character as a bumblebee, and the teamwork and friendships she has made with her fellow dancers.  She currently attends Pre-Ballet at Kat’s Artist Tree where she recently completed her first dance recital.  Special thanks to the team at Kat’s Artist Tree and Triad Performing Arts for creating fun memories! Cassie especially thanks Mom, Dad, and the family: Grandma, Lola, Ninang, and the girls for helping her get ready and taking her to and from practices that she very much enjoys attending!

Avery Kenison, 14
Cornelia

Avery is very excited to play Cornelia in Annalie and The Circus Show! She’s also had the privilege to be a part of shows like Sister Act, and Legally Blonde. Avery is extremely grateful for all the great people she’s met at Triad and for being welcomed into such a supportive environment. 

Elizabeth Keogh, 5
Bumblebee

Elizabeth is very excited for her first official performance.  Her favorite part is running in a circle on the stage.

Mary Keogh, 9
Little Swan, Bird Choir, Fred the Baby Owl for Act 2.

Mary is so happy to be a part of Annalie and the Circus Show.  Her previous show experience with Triad Performing Arts includes The Nutcracker Fantasy 2022.  She would like to thank her parents, her family, her friends and Ms Bonnie and Mrs Kat for their love and support.

Meaghan Keogh, 15
Mrs. Owl, Eagle, Stuck in the Middle Ensemble

Meaghan is so excited to be a part of her 5th show with Triad Performing Arts.  Her favorite part of being in Annalie and the Circus Show 2023 is being able to grow closer to friends, and form amazing new friendships as well.  She would like to thank her parents for working around her crazy rehearsal schedule, her friends for always being a shoulder to cry on, and (obviously) Mrs. Kat and Miss Bonnie for giving her the opportunity to perform.

Alexia Lade, 7
Baby Owl and Firefly

Alexia is achieving her dream of performing in her first musical.  She has loved being on the stage and making new friends.  Alexia would like to thank Triad for this opportunity, and her parents and friends for supporting her.  She would like to dedicate her performance to her beloved Granny, Dolores Wampler. Thank you to everyone for coming!

Gabe LaMar, 11
Could This Be It Duet, Stuck in the Middle Ensemble

Gabe is thrilled to be taking part in Annalie and The Circus Show. His previous show experience includes Suessical, Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory, and many parts in the Nutcracker Fantasy. He would like to thank his mother, father, and everyone at Triad for making this dream come true.

Tessa LaMar, 14
Madame Stella, Tap Ensemble, Stuck in the Middle Dancer

Tessa can’t wait to perform in Annalie and the Circus Show. Her previous show experience includes the Nutcracker Fantasy, Aladdin, Willy Wonka, and more. She would like to thank her parents for always providing her with the most amazing opportunities and supporting her in all of her endeavors. She would also like to thank everyone at Triad for all of the hard work they put in to make this show possible.

Norine Lindeman, 17
Lullaby Trio, Eagle, Tap Bunny, Elena Understudy

Norine is excited to take part in this show once again! She was in the debut of Annalie and the Circus Show last year when she played one of the Parakeets. Other credits include Shrek jr. as Storyteller #3/Tapping Rat (SYT), and The Secret Garden as Mrs. Medlock/Lily Understudy (DFT). She will also be seen in the upcoming production of Newsies at TheaterWorks. Norine would like to thank her family for their support, Kat for being such an incredible teacher and director, and the whole cast and crew for making this experience so much fun! Break a leg!

Heather Loomis, 24
Kimberly

Heather is excited for the show because she’s not only playing one of her favorite characters, but she also wrote the songs. Seeing everything come together for a second year has been so rewarding for her. She would like to thank the whole cast for bringing this story to life on stage, and for their hard work and commitment to making the show the best it can be. She would like to especially thank Joey, Isaac, Audrey, and Lauren for singing her songs so beautifully. 

Audra Lunt

Eden Lunt

Desiree Lunt

Naomi Manasco, 10
Ribbon Quartet, Ballet Swan, Butterfly

Naomi is thrilled to return to the stage for her 2nd casting of Annalie and the Circus Show. Prior experience with TRIAD includes 2 seasons of The Nutcracker Fantasy. Additional showcase experiences have been at Kat’sArtistTree where she has attended since the age of 7. At Kat’sArtistTree, she has studied ballet, piano, and tap. And because of Annalie and the Circus show, she now has an interest in taking voice lessons.  Naomi is finishing her 4th grade year at Great Hearts Classical Academy with plans to transfer to ASU Prep Digital in order to give her the flexibility of expanding her passion for the arts. Naomi would like to give a shoutout of gratitude to Kat, Bonnie, Brian, the tech crew, the costume crew, all the volunteers who help behind the scenes, her mom, nana, papa, and her many family members that love and support her. Lastly, she wants to thank all the incoming grants, sponsors, donations, and YOU! THANK YOU FOR COMING! Supporting Triad Performing Arts has given Naomi and this amazing cast the opportunity to use their gifts right here in the west valley! Until next time, thank you!  

Harper Manning, 12
Lead Butterfly, Ribbon Quartet, Swans

This is Harper’s second time performing in Annalie and the Circus Show. She loves being apart of TRIAD productions.

Olivia Manning, 10
Bird Choir, Magician, Artist

This is Olivia’s stage debut! She has been an audience member for all of TRIAD’s productions and is excited to finally perform in one! 

Mackenzie McEldowney, 14
Floretta, Bird Choir

Mackenzie has had a fantastic experience preparing for Annalie and the Circus Show this year and is thrilled to be performing it for the second year on stage.  She’s grateful to the rest of the cast, her family, volunteers, and Triad’s team for their assistance in bringing such a beautiful musical to life and providing her with this wonderful opportunity.  Mackenzie has participated in other musical performances such as The Celebration of Christmas with Dream City Church, Mamma Mia!, two seasons of The Nutcracker Fantasy with Triad, as well as the first-ever Annalie and the Circus Show, and more.  She’s looking forward to taking part in many in the years to come with Triad and through her recent induction into the International Thespian Society, Troupe #9020.  Thank you all for your support, please enjoy this beautiful show!

Ryan McEldowney, 11 Artist, Magician

Ryan has really enjoyed his year with Triad, exploring the art of musical theatre.  He would like to thank Mrs. Kat, Mr. Brian, Nina, Ms. Heather, Mr. Dalton, Mrs. Kellie, the costume team, and the rest of the production crew, as well as everyone else who played a role in making Annalie and the Circus Show so much fun.  Ryan loved making friends and interacting with all of the wonderful people in this musical.  His previous stage performance includes participating in Annalie and the Circus Show last spring, and The Nutcracker Fantasy this past winter, and he looks forward to doing more with Triad in the future.

Mckenna Kilcup

Nicholas Mcvey, 15
Jacques, Stuck in the Middle ensemble, Mr. Grasshopper Understudy

Nicholas is excited to be in Annalie and the Circus Show! His previous show experiences include all previous shows that triad has done, as well as The Music Man. Nicholas thanks his father, mother, gramma, and Mrs. Kat for this amazing opportunity!

Joseph Mcvey, 12
Jacob

Joseph is excited to be in Annalie and the Circus Show! His previous show experiences include The Nutcracker Fantasy and the previous Annalie and the Circus Show. He wants to thank his family, friends, and Mrs. Kat for this awesome opportunity!

Kyana Moore, 10
Sally

Kyana Moore reveals that it’s a DREAM COME TRUE to play the part of  SALLY, Annalie’s younger sister in this year’s production!  By being a part of this wonderful cast and becoming such great friends with them all, she’s having the time of her life! Kyana is a 4th grade Honor Student at Litchfield Elementary School where she participates in choir and art, and her favorite subject is math.  Kyana performed this past year in Kat’s production of The Nutcracker as well as last year’s debut of Annalie And The Circus Show as the funny and talented Cornelia Fox! Kyana loves singing day and night (and in the shower) and also enjoys the piano, swimming, tennis and ICE CREAM!   

Emma Peshlakai

Isla Pun, 5
Bumblebee

Isla is 5 years old. She is very excited she is able to participate in this musical again! She calls these productions “The Big Stage.” Her previous show experience includes the Nutcracker and Annalie. She is thankful for her parents, family, and Triad for giving her the experience to perform on stage. 

Adelie Rahardja, 11
Artist, Magician

Adelie is elated to be in her first musical theater production! She would like to thank her family for their support, as well as everyone at Triad sharing their time and talent to help make her acting dreams come true.

Abbi Robertson, 23
Mrs. Swan

Abbi has been performing as a musician since she was 8, but she has always dreamed of being in a musical theatre production. This year she decided to dive in head first and she has loved every minute of it. Abbi would like to thank her family for their incredible support, and Triad Performing Arts for giving her first theatre experience. Psalm 63:3-5

Reagan Rohde, 8
Baby Owl, Firefly

Reagan is is so grateful to be apart of Annalie & the Circus Show! This is her first show and she has loved every second!  She would like to thank her family and everyone at Triad for making this an unforgettable experience! 

Ryland Rohde, 9
Baby Owl

Ryland is is so grateful to be apart of Annalie & the Circus Show! This is his first show and he has loved every second!  He would like to thank his family and everyone at Triad for making this an unforgettable experience! 

Evan Sainz, 16
Mr. Swan, What Would You Say Duet (Younger Mr. Swan), Eagle, Lullaby

Evan’s favorite part of being in Annalie has been learning and performing the “What Would You Say” Duet. He has had a wonderful time with his talented duet partner, Sonia Honsberger, and is excited to share with you this incredible dance. Evan feels honored to be performing in Annalie and the Circus Show for a second time and is so grateful for all the opportunities he has been given in the performing arts through Kat’s Artist Tree and Triad Performing Arts and for all the ways these amazing organizations and the people that make them possible have helped him to learn and grow. Evan has also performed in Triad’s 2022 Nutcracker as Cavalier, as well as other productions with Kat’s Artist Tree, such as, La Fille Mal Gardée and a few Showcases. Evan would like to especially thank Ms. Bonnie for being an amazing choreographer and person to look up to. She has helped him become the dancer he is now and can’t thank her enough for always believing in him and encouraging him in his passion for dance. He would also like to thank Mrs. Kat, his parents and his brother, Isaac, for supporting him in everything that he’s done, for encouraging him when he needed it and overall being amazing people. He loves you guys! Enjoy the show!

Isaac Sainz, 17
Mr. Grasshopper

Isaac is so excited to watch this show come to life! He is so grateful for Triad Performing Arts of Arizona for giving him this opportunity and his fellow cast members for encouraging him every step of the way. His previous experience includes The Nutcracker Fantasy, making this his second show! His favorite part of being in the show is being surrounded by so many talented performers.

Harper Shumate

Alize Smith, 12
Bird Choir, Cornelia understudy

Alize Smith’s love for dancing, signing, and acting has seen her in shows
since she was 4. You may have seen her in various parts of Triad’s
productions since its inception including the Nutcracker Fantasy and
Annalie and the Circus Show. Currently attending the Arizona School for
the Arts, her skills have been on display, being selected for multiple
showcases in just her first year. Alize is extremely grateful for the
instruction and encouragement of all her teachers at Kat’s and especially
the support of her parents and grandparents which make her dreams
possible.

Lily Smith, 11

Previous experience includes 2 performances of The Nutcracker Fantasy and the exciting opportunity to bring the role of Sally to life in the very first production of Annalie And The Circus Show in 2022, all through TriadAZ and Kat’s Artist Tree.  This year Lily is delighted to be given the chance to be involved in the wider ensemble cast, along with playing the role of Eleanor the Magician’s Assistant. She would like to thank everyone at TriadAZ and Kat’s Artist Tree for the trust they show her, the opportunities they offer her, and the support they give to her. Lily would also like to thank her parents, and siblings Henry and Katie for all of their love and support.

Cassidy Snider, 11
Artist and Magician

Cassidy is thrilled to be a part of Annalie and the Circus Show !  Her favorite part of this experience has been “all the wonderful people I’ve gotten to know and socialize with and that we are all here for the same reason!”  Prior acting experience includes Nutcracker Fantasy where she played Nutso the mouse and a flower. She performed in the school play The Year Santa Got Mixed Up and has also performed in two summer camp musicals through Kat’s Artist Tree where she played Joey in Horton Hears a Who, and Milky White the cow and Narrator 7 in Into The Woods. In addition, she has performed on stage musically through song, ukulele, piano, saxophone, and recorder.  In her words, Cassidy would like to thank “Mrs. Kat for always being on top of things, Mr. Bob who is not only a teacher but a funny, encouraging character that is good to be around, my parents who always encourage and help me, and the Nutcracker cast in 2021 who were so fun to be around and socialize with through my first Triad show” and of course for the opportunity provided through the Triad Performing Arts organization, all of which have helped (and will continue to help) her learn and grow as a performer.

Tracy Snider, 15
Anastasia, lullaby, Eagles, and Ballet  Swans

Tracy is thrilled to be able to participate in this years Annalie and The Circus Show. She has previous experience in the last Annalie show and has done evey nutcracker with Triad. She would like to thank her parents, friends, crew members, and dance teacher for helping her throughout the years.

Caitlyn Steen, 9
Butterfly Trio

Caitlyn has danced for 5 years  in productions of “Hercules”, “The Nutcracker Fantasy”, and “Annalie and the Circus Show”.  She enjoys ballet, tap and jazz dancing, and would like to thank her family, friends and teachers for their support.

Lauren Strick, 16

Lauren has performed in over 15 plays at M.I.P.’s Acting Zone. She been in several Shakespeare, acting and musical productions including Amiens in Willpower’s As You Like It, a featured singer in Mary Poppins, Rapunzel in Orange in the New Glass, Giselle in Crumpled Classics, Ariel in The Little Mermaid, Rachael Shanklin in A Family Reunion to Die For, Tybalt in Willpower’s Romeo and Juliet, Diana in Annalie and the Circus Show, and Bianca in Willpower’s Taming of the Shrew.  She is part of Company, an auditioned musical theatre class at Odyssey Preparatory Academy, and enjoys being Soprano Captain and choreographing as a dance co-captain inside and outside of class.  She is an International Thespian Society member and has performed at Disneyland with Company.  She would like to thank her family and fellow performers for supporting her and Mrs. Kat, Ms. Bonnie, and the rest of the production team for working incredibly hard on putting this show together,  Enjoy the show!

Danika Tanori

Ava Turner, 10
Baby Owl, Firefly

Ava is thrilled to be performing in Annalie and the Circus Show for her 2nd performance with Triad. She has loved working with such a fantastic cast again, and is thankful to Mrs. Kat for everything she has taught Ava. She is grateful to her family for their support of her love of acting. She will miss everyone dearly!

Ella Turner, 4
Bumblebee

Ella is so happy to be joining her big sister for another performance after having so much fun in the Nutcracker together. She loves ballet and learning from the incredible Ms. Bonnie! She’s excited to be up on stage again with her sweet friends!

Dillan Van Vliet, 14
Artist Apprentice, Magician, Stuck in the Middle

Dillan is beyond excited to be a part of the Annalie cast. This is his first musical performance and his favorite thing is getting to learn all aspects of the show from the tech parts to the dancing. 
Prior to Annalie,  Dillan performed in Peter Pan, Aladdin, The Wizard of Oz, The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe, and a many other plays.  Dillan wants to thank his family for all the support and Triad for giving him this awesome opportunity to challenge himself and learn so much more!  

Lily Walls

MiaJae Wong, 7
Little Swan

MiaJae has so much fun being a part of this show. Her parents would like to thank TriadAZ board members and everyone who have contributed to making this a wonderful experience for her. Thank you to the parents that support their child/children throughout to make it fun for her to dream of doing what each of them do to that bring this show to life. It’s a blessing for our family to be surrounded by you all.

Morgan Zyck

This is my second year forming in Annalie and I am very excited to be dancing as the Swan Queen as well as other roles.  I have been dancing since I was 3 years old and have been concentrating on ballet for 8 years with Kats Artist Tree. Annalie is an amazing original production through Triad Performing Arts and I know you will thoroughly enjoy it.