Footloose

EVA ALBERT (Millie Mae) is the 15yr old daughter of Travis and Melissa Albert. Eva is a 9th grade homeschool student. She enjoys playing the guitar, piano, and dancing. This will be Eva’s 4th show with MLT. She has been in Frozen Jr., High School Musical, and The Lion King Jr. She’s excited to be a part of this awesome cast. She would like to thank MLT for giving her this opportunity, and her family and friends for supporting her along the way. Kick off your Sunday shoes and enjoy the show!!  

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ISABELLA ANDERSON (Ensemble) is excited to bring her love of music and creativity to the stage in her first Macon Little Theatre production! She is the daughter of Angel and Cody Anderson and the big sister to Kylie Anderson. Isabella is in the 6th grade and enjoys playing the saxophone in her school band. She loves singing for anyone who will listen and can often be found drawing or exploring her creative side. She thanks her family for cheering her on every step of the way and thanks MLT for this wonderful opportunity.

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BRYAN J AVILA (Willard) is excited to be in his 11th show here at Macon Little Theatre! Some credits include Lord Farquaad in Shrek, Gomez Addams in The Addams Family, and The Baker in Into The Woods. Bryan can next be seen in MLT’s upcoming production of The Unpredictable Times. Enjoy the show!

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AUDREY AYRES (Ensemble) is excited to be in another Macon Little Theatre production.  Audrey is the daughter of Kerry and Rachel and sister to Spencer Grace.  Audrey is in 5th grade at ACE where she participates in Beta Club and Chess Club.  Audrey has performed in many shows for the Macon Little Theatre and loves the opportunity to participate in other fine arts camps.  Audrey wants to thank her friends at the theatre for making this such a fun experience!

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TREVOR BELLFLOWER (Chuck) is the son of Melinda Bellflower and godson of Anna Smith. He graduated high school and has been doing theatre at MLT for 3 years. He has played characters such as Uncle Fester in Addams Family, Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls, and recently Mufasa in The Lion King. He is excited to be playing Chuck in Footloose as it is a large contrast to the other more comedic roles he has played. He hopes you enjoy Footloose!

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HENRY BRIDGES (Garvin) is the 15-year-old son of Sylvia and Ben Bridges, and the brother of Wilson Bridges. He is a Sophomore at Central High School. This is his 8th show at Macon little theatre, you may have seen him as Scar in Lion King Jr. and Sven in Frozen Jr. He wants to give a special thank you to all his friends and family for supporting his dreams and hopes you enjoy the show!

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EMMA BROCKUS (Ensemble) is excited to be in her second show at MLT. At 21 years old, she played ensemble roles in the Rocky Horror Show at MLT, and in Annie at the Perry Players. She works at a music store, and has many passions, including visual arts, crochet, and songwriting, with theatre taking a top spot on the list. She’d like to thank the talented directors, Mrs. Voss and Mrs. Haynie for putting on this show, and her fiancé, Darius, for doing everything he can to support her dreams. And lastly, the audience, so supporting MLT, and enjoying the show.

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ADDY CANTRELL (Ensemble) is happy to be making her MLT debut! She is a junior at Mercer University, where she is an active member in Alpha Delta Pi. Addy is returning to the stage for the first time since starring as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz during her senior year of high school. Being part of this show has been such a fun way to get back to her love of theater, and she hopes to be back for more. She would like to thank her friends for all their support and this cast for welcoming her to MLT!

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AMY CARSTARPHEN (Ensemble) is very excited to be in their second show at MLT. They were recently in the MLT show Shrek back in December. They spend their time outside of the theatre working at Northside Prep Learning Center and spending time with their husband and three-year-old boy. They would like to thank their husband for his continued support and would like to thank Mrs. Haynie, Mrs. Voss and Cassidy Hall for the opportunity to be part of this fun show. 

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EMILY RAIN TIGERLILY DE LA SIERRA (Ensemble) is thrilled to be on the Macon Little Theatre stage again. She grew up on the MLT stage and is thrilled to be a part of the Footloose cast. Off stage, she’s usually in the garden with the animals, or on the game with her friends! Emily was last seen in Jekyll and Hyde, Reefer Madness, Spring Awakening, A Chorus Line, and Rocky Horror Show. 

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HARMONI  ELLIOTT (Ensemble) is the 18-year-old daughter of Cynthia Skinner-Hatcher. She is a senior at Howard High School and is so excited to be a part of this timeless piece of musical history! Macon Little Theatre is not a stranger to Harmoni, as you may have last seen her as the Ugly Duckling in Shrek the Musical, or as Ed the Hyena in The Lion King JR.! Harmoni wants to thank Cassidy for teaching her dance and Ms. Haynie & Ms. Voss for being phenomenal directors! You needed a hero, and here was this show! She hopes you enjoy this phenomenal show. ( followed by a quick break-a-leg to the rest of the phenomenal cast! )

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MAGGIE FRIPP (Ensemble) is excited to be a part of yet another show here at MLT! She is a 7th grade student with Acellus Academy and is the daughter of Amy Hicks and Corey Fripp as well as younger sister of Caleb Fripp. In her free time, Maggie enjoys creating art in various forms, such as digital paintings, clay sculptures, etc. She’s eternally grateful towards Ms. Haynie, Ms. Voss, and Mr. JP for making her feel welcome.

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MATTSUN FRAGA (Ensemble) is happy to share his second theater performance with MLT. First with Shrek the Musical and now Footloose the Musical, he’s happy to be with friends, learn new things, and have fun. He hopes you enjoy the chaotic little background relationships between ensemble characters and the beautiful choreography and music!

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ALLISON FRELIGH (Rusty) is beyond excited to be in her first show here at MLT. She recently graduated from UNG with a B.A. in International Affairs and is excited to return back to Middle GA and community theater. You may have seen her last as Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray this past summer! She has also previously been in Legally Blonde as Paulette, The Wizard of Oz as Glinda, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown as Sally Brown, and A Chorus Line as Bebe. She has absolutely loved getting to know the cast and crew and can’t wait for you all to fall in love with this show as much as she has! She wants to give a major thanks to the creative team, her family and her boyfriend for always showing support for her passions. 

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ELIZABETH GOODE (Ensemble) is thrilled to be in her third show at MLT. Elizabeth is the daughter of Jennifer and David Goode and sister to Carolyn and Rebecca Goode. She is 15 and in the 9th grade at Mary Persons High School, where she enjoys participating in choir. Outside of school, Elizabeth enjoys playing the piano and reading good books. She has previously participated in shows such as MLT’s The Little Mermaid Jr. and The Lion King Jr. Elizabeth would like to thank her family, everyone at MLT, and the audience. She hopes you enjoy the show!

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LILLIAN HAGERMAN (Ensemble) Lillian Hagerman is a 9th grade Visual Arts Magnet and IB student at Central High School and is thrilled to be part of another production with MLT. Being on this stage is especially meaningful to her, as her “Gran” and “Pap” were devoted MLT performers throughout the late 1970s. She feels deeply honored to carry on a family tradition and to share in a craft that has always been close to their hearts, keeping her Gran’s memory alive through the joy of performance.  Outside of theater, Lillian is a passionate visual artist who loves creating in many forms. She also enjoys aerial arts and can often be found practicing hoop, and trapeze. Lillian is the daughter of Annel and Ross Hagerman, sister to Townsend and Addison, and is grateful for their constant love and encouragement, as well as the support of her family and friends.

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SYDNEY HANLEY (Ensemble, Cowboy Bob’s Backup Singer) is the 15-year-old daughter of William and Rebecca Hanley. She is in 10th grade at Stratford Academy and has a younger brother named Jacob. Footloose is Sydney’s 11th show at MLT, and 23rd show in total. She has done shows at her school, MLT, and Theatre Macon. Sydney is also a member of her school’s Drama Club and Thespian Troupe. Some of her favorite roles so far include the Cat in the Hat in Seussical the Musical and Ms. Trunchbull in Matilda. In addition to theatre, Sydney loves reading, writing, poetry, and art. She’d like to thank Ms. Haynie, Ms. Voss, and Mr. JP for this amazing show!

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BRENNAN HAWKINS (Ensemble) is excited to be back on the MLT stage in Footloose! This is her third production with MLT, and she loves getting to sing, dance, and tell stories with such an amazing cast. Brennan is a 4th grader at Springdale Elementary School, where she enjoys choir and BETA Club. She thanks her parents for their constant love, support, and for always getting her where she needs to go.

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HANNAH HAWKINS (Ensemble) is thrilled to be performing in Footloose, her third production with MLT! A 3rd grader at Springdale Elementary School, Hannah loves being on stage and spending time with the wonderful friends she’s made through theatre. She is grateful to her parents for cheering her on, supporting her dreams, and making it all possible.

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ASHTON HODGES (Saxophone Soloist for Cowboy Bob’s Band) is a 16-year-old eleventh grader at Jones County High School, the son of Gina Hodges and the late Dale Hodges, and the proud brother of Addison Hodges. Ashton was last seen at MLT in The Lion King as Pumbaa.

LIZZY HOUSE (Ensemble) is an 8th grader at Warner Robins Middle School, where she was crowned Miss WRMS 24/25, and played Belle in their production of Beauty in the Beast. Some of her MLT credits include a Snowflake Dancer in Frozen, Tiara in Elf, Mackenzie in High School Musical and Baby Bear in Shrek. Lizzy was also seen as Pepper in Perry Players production of Annie last Christmas. Lizzy is very excited to be apart of this show with all of her friends, and she hopes you enjoy the show!

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KAYLEIGH HOUSE (Urleen /Dance Captain) is very excited to be in such a dance driven show! Some of her MLT credits include a Tap-Dancing Rat in Shrek, Columbia in Rocky Horror, Oaken in Frozen, Connie in a Chorus Line, and Kevin G in Mean Girls. She also played Brenda in Perry Players production of Hairspray this past summer. Next, Kayleigh can be seen choreographing Beauty and the Beast and Alice in Wonderland this spring. Kick off your Sunday shoes and enjoy the show!

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RACHEL JAMES (Ensemble) is excited to be a part of another show at Macon Little Theatre. Rachel is the daughter of Patrica and Jeff James. Rachel is in 11th grade at James Christian Academy (Homeschool). Rachel has been in Lion King Jr, High School Musical Jr, and Frozen Jr. Rachel wants to thank her grandparents for driving her to rehearsals!

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SHEREE’ KEITH (Betty Blast) is taking a break from her responsibilities as the MLT board chair to appear onstage with this great cast. No stranger to the stage, you may have seen her in “Anne of Green Gables” or “The Prom” at MLT and she appeared with her daughter Lorelai in “Miracle on 34th Street” at Theatre Macon. Sheree would like to thank Sylvia, Laura, Cassidy, and the entire theatre community for their continued support for these endeavors.

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ANASTASIA LOSONSKY (Ensemble) refers to Macon Little Theatre as her second home.  Anastasia is in the 3rd grade at St. Joseph’s School and is the daughter of Brian and Melanie (Union) Losonsky.  Footloose will be Anastasia’s sixth production at MLT.  She is very excited to be a part of this production, and the opportunity to sing and dance on stage again.  Thanks to Sylvia, Laura and Cassidy for casting her in this show.  Special thanks to her family for their continued support or her passions, along with all the schedule adjustments to make this dream a reality.

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JENNIFER MARTIN (Ensemble) Jennifer is excited to be doing Footloose again and be in her second family series show. She last did Footloose in her hometown almost 10 years ago, and it is interesting to do it again in this stage of life. She was last seen in Shrek here at MLT and has been on the light board for a couple shows this season. She works at Marshall’s and enjoys helping with pageants and hopes to get back to competing after a brief hiatus. She also is getting into needlepoint and enjoys reading. She wants to thank Sylvia and Laura for letting her get back into this story and she hopes you enjoy the show. 

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ANDY MARTINEZ-LOPEZ (Bickel) is grateful to return to the MLT stage in Footloose. After recently appearing as Pied Piper in Shrek the Musical and Adult Simba in The Lion King Jr., he is thankful for the continued opportunities to grow in this theatre community. Other credits include Danny (Grease), Jean-Michel (Cinderella) and Toothless (How to Train Your Dragon Jr.). Andy plans to attend the University of Georgia to study Human Development and Family Science on the pre-med track. He would like to thank Mrs. Sylvia, Mrs. Voss, and Cassidy for this amazing opportunity to perform in this amazing production! He hopes you enjoy the show. 

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ADDISON MATHEWS (Becky Sue) is excited to be part of Footloose. She has been in many shows at Macon Little Theatre, but you may have seen her on stage recently as Sharpay Evans in High School Musical Jr. Addison is the daughter of Brian and Mandy Mathews and younger sister to Zack Mathews. She is a Junior at Veritas Classical Schools. She has been dancing for most of her life and is currently a dance student at The Madison Studio. In her spare time, she enjoys working at Fairytales and Friends. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support, and she hopes you enjoy the show!

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LACEY MORRIS (Ariel Moore) is a junior attending Veritas Classical Schools. She has over a decade of dance experience and is celebrating her 5th show and one year with MLT. You may have seen her as Elsa in Frozen Jr. At MLT, Gabriela in Highschool Musical Jr. at MLT, or Anastasia in Anastasia Jr. at Perry Players. She has many hobbies, but theatre is her greatest passion and ambition, and there is nowhere she would rather be. She is over the moon to be performing in such a fun and moving show, and strives to do this iconic role justice, but more importantly she is just thankful to be performing in her home theatre working with such a kind and talented group of performers, crew members, and directors. Lastly, she hopes you enjoy the show!

MICAH MORRIS (Lyle) is excited to be in his second show at Macon Little Theatre. Micah is son to Bobby and Jennifer Morris and brother to Daniel and Laura Morris. He is homeschooled and in the 10th grade. His favorite subject is Science. Micah has been acting since the age of seven and most recently played Bonzai in Lion King Jr at MLT.  When Micah is not at MLT he enjoys painting and  playing the guitar. Micah would like to thank Zac and  Savannah for making the car rides to and from practice more fun and Ms. Haynie and Cassidy for pushing him to dance. 

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BAILEY MUELLER (Ensemble) is grateful to be a part of another amazing production with Macon Little Theatre in Footloose. Bailey is a 9th-grade homeschool student with Acellus Academy and is the daughter of Ashley DeFore and Justin Mueller. Bailey has been involved with Macon Little Theatre for over three years and was most recently seen in The Lion King, High School Musical, and Shrek. Bailey also worked on the tech crew for The Rocky Horror Show as follow spot operator. In her free time, Bailey enjoys reading, writing, and playing the piano. She would like to thank her parents and grandparents for always taking her to rehearsals and work days. Bailey is thankful to Ms. Haynie, Ms. Voss, and Mr. JP for welcoming her into the theatre family and helping her grow as well as Cassidy for recognizing her hard work. 

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PEARCE MILLER (Travis) is ecstatic to be a part of this up-tempo and exhilarating show. He is a junior at Veritas High School who enjoys performing all over middle Georgia with his friends and family. His recent credits in Middle Georgia include Troy Bolton in High School Musical Jr, Pabbie in Frozen Jr, Peter Pan in Shrek the Musical, and Professor Callahan in Legally Blonde. He wants to thank his family for bearing with him through his busy schedule and hopes you enjoy the show.

KATIELYNN MYERS (Ensemble, Cowboy Bob’s Backup Singer) is thrilled to be in Footloose! She is the daughter of Ashley and Chuck Myers. She is a 9th grade homeschooler. Previously, she has been in Anastasia (Ensemble), Frozen Jr (Snow Dancer), Jekyll and Hyde (Poor Ensemble), High School Musical Jr (Cheerleader), Shrek (Young Fiona), and Lion King Jr (Lioness) at Macon Little Theater. In her free time Katielynn enjoys dancing, playing the piano, and singing. She would like to thank Ms Haynie and Ms Voss for giving her this wonderful opportunity! She would also like to thank her family and friends for supporting her dreams of being on the stage! She hopes you enjoy the show!

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KALEY O’HARA (Vi Moore) is excited to be back at it on the MLT stage with an incredible cast in this fun production of Footloose. She is especially enjoying playing opposite her real-life husband (typecasting at its finest). Kaley has loved stepping into Vi’s shoes and bringing heart, humor, and a little sass to the stage. She is incredibly grateful to her family, friends, and Stephen for their never-ending love and support. Keep on dancing!

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STEPHEN O’HARA (Rev. Shaw Moore) is thrilled to be back for his 13th show on the MLT stage. He most recently appeared at MLT in Into the Woods (Rapunzel’s Prince), Jekyll and Hyde (John Utterson), and The Crucible (Rev. John Hale). While he’s appeared in a dozen MLT mainstage shows, this is his first family production, and he is incredibly impressed with the talented cast assembled in the show. Stephen is also grateful to be working again with directors Sylvia Haynie and Laura Voss, who first introduced him to MLT in shows like 2019’s Hunchback of Notre Dame (Capt. Phoebus de Martin) and 2018’s Ragtime (Father). Thank you to Sylvia, Laura, and Cassidy for their support during the show, and thank you to Kaley, who puts up with me both on and off stage.

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ZACHARY OZMENT (Ren McCormack) is the 16-year-old son of Matt and Sarah Ozment.  Brother to three sisters (and one dog). Zac is thrilled to be in his third family series show at MLT. Previous roles include Timon in The Lion King Jr and Ryan Evans in High School Musical. He enjoys singing, dancing, and acting and appreciates this opportunity to do all three in this historic theatre with such a talented cast. He would like to thank Mrs.  Noelle Hall for the vocal help and tips. Maddie Hall (Dance Collective) for all the dance lessons and finally,  Ms. Haynie, Ms. Voss, and Cassidy for believing in him even when he tried to convince them otherwise.  Ecc 3:4; Psalm 19:14

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NATHAN PASSLEY (Ensemble)  Nathan Passley is so glad to be here! He feels that this theatre and all the people here have given him good advice and great support, which makes him grow as his acting career does too. This is his second show at MLT. In High School Musical, Jr.  he played a supporting role as Jack Scott, the announcer. He has also done plays at the Warner Robins Little Theatre including Ghost the Musical and Road Trip. He assures everyone that you'll be seeing him on the MLT stage more often in the future. So come see it and enjoy the show. 

SOPHIA PASSLEY (Ensemble)  is excited to be in her first show at Macon Little Theatre. She is the daughter of Keble and Felicia Passley and sibling to Nathan Passley. Sophia is a senior at Houston County High School. She enjoys spending time with her friends, dancing, and shopping. Sophia is also a member of Kappa Alpha Zeta sorority. Lastly, she would like to thank her family, her friends, and everyone that has supported her along the way.

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SAVANNAH PRUSSIA (Wendy Jo) is thrilled to be performing in her first Macon Little Theatre production. This marks her seventh theatrical production overall, with her favorite role to date being Lily in Anastasia Jr. at Perry Players. Now a high school junior, Savannah has made it a priority to be involved in theatre in some way each season–a commitment she has kept since her freshman year. 

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EMILY STEPP (Principal Clark) is excited to be in her second show at MLT.  She recently appeared in Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None.  You will usually find her name in tech roles or working front of house throughout the MLT season.  She would like to thank her kids for letting her tag along on their theatre journeys and her husband for supporting us along the way.    

STELLA STEPP (Jolene) is so excited to be in such an iconic show. She has been in many MLT shows, you may have seen her in High School Musical (Kelsi), The Lion King Jr (Lioness dancer), or Seussical (Green Bird Girl). She is so grateful to Ms. Haynie, Ms. Voss, and Cassidy for trusting and challenging her. In her free time, she loves playing piano, reading, journaling, and volunteering. She hopes you enjoy the show!

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J. MICHAEL STEWART (Coach Roger Dunbar) considers MLT his second home and is thrilled to be a part of this pop culture moment that was so much a part of his youth.  He recently appeared at MLT in Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None and served as narrator/emcee for MLT’s recent stage reading of The Coin Bracelet and Room Four Oh Four.  He’s also appeared in other MLT productions, including California Suite, The Prom, The Mousetrap, A Bad Year for Tomatoes, and Shadow Behind the Flame.  He offers continued thanks to Sylvia, Laura, Cassidy, and JP for providing incredible productions to our community. He also thanks his family and friends for their continued support, most especially his partner, Tony, and their four fur babies.

STEPHANIE G. TYNER (Ethel McCormack) has been singing all her life!  She currently teaches elementary music in Bibb County and was recently voted Teacher of the Year by her fabulous colleagues.  Her love for the original movie and soundtrack is what drew her to this show, and she is eternally grateful for this opportunity.  Many thanks to her family for their support.  

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BRAELYNN WAITS (Ensemble) this will be Braelynn’s 3rd show at MLT. She attended summer camp in 2025 and was part of the Frozen Jr production where she was ensemble and in Olaf's summer chorus. She also just finished up Lion King Jr where she was a featured vocalist and now looks forward to being a part of the Youth Choir for Footloose. Braelynn would like to thank her fellow cast mates for making this a fun and exciting experience, as well as Mrs. Haynie and Mrs. Voss for always going above and beyond for every production to make sure it’s the best of the best. 

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ELLIOTT WALL (Cowboy Bob) is excited to be performing in his first MLT family production. He is no stranger to the MLT stage, however. You may have seen him recently as Justice Wargrave in “And Then There Were None” or as the narrator in “The Rocky Horror Show”. Elliott would like to thank Sylvia, Laura, Cassidy and this fantastic cast for the opportunity to continue this journey.

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MARSHALL WHEELER (Jeter) is happy to return to the stage for Footloose! Marshall is the 19 year old son of Tom and Tammy Wheeler, and  the sibling of Morgan and Henry Wheeler. Marshall is a freshman attending Mercer University where he is studying Industrial Engineering. You may recognize him from Guys and Dolls as Big Jule, or High School Musical as Coach Bolton. Marshall would like to thank Ms. Haynie and Ms. Voss for their patience with his class schedule and working him into the show!

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JABREA WILLIAMS (Ensemble, Cowgirl Backup Singer) is a sophomore at Central High School. You may have seen her last in Shrek on the MLT Mainstage as a Duloc Dancer. She is thrilled to be apart of Footloose! In her free time, Jabrea likes to listen to music, watch tv shows with her dad, and laugh out loud with her mom. Jabrea would like to give thanks to, Ms. Haynie, Ms. Voss, and Cassidy for putting on a wonderful show, as well as her friends and family. She hopes you enjoy the show!

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MARAN WOLFE (Ensemble) is excited to be doing such a fun show! She is the 17-year-old daughter of Chris and Mary Wolfe. She is a Junior at Veritas Classical Schools. You may have seen her recently on the MLT stage as a Duloc Dancer/Dragon Puppeteer in Shrek and Ms. Darbus in High School Musical! She is elated to be a part of this cast and hopes that you have as much fun as she does performing this show! She would like to thank Cassidy for always believing in her, her parents for their unwavering support, and Ms. Haynie and Ms. Voss for their work in putting this show together! 

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CHLOE WUST  (Ensemble) is happy to be able to be a part of Footloose at MLT! Chloe is the daughter of Chris and Erin Wust and sister to Freya. Chloe is a third grader at St. Josephs Catholic School. This is her second production at MLT and she is happy that she gets play a human this time as it comes much more natural than being an impala. She would like to thank Ms. Haynie, Ms. Voss and Ms. Cassidy for their leadership and guidance through this production! 

ERIN WUST (Lulu Warnicker) is elated to be a part of Footloose alongside her daughter, Chloe! Erin was seen on the MLT stage in last season’s production of RENT and enjoyed making behind-the-scenes magic in the costume shop for Shrek. Erin would like to thank her husband, Chris, and daughter, Freya, for their support. She would also like to thank Sylvia, Laura, and Cassidy for allowing her to be a part of the MLT Family series!   

BROOKLYN ZEAGLER (Eleanor Dunbar) is so excited to put on a great performance in Footloose for you to enjoy! She has acted in high school theatre, Dublin Community Theatre, and Macon Little Theatre! She is overjoyed to be working with the wonderful team at MLT for a second time (the first being The Rocky Horror Show)! Everyone is so amazing and she can't thank our wonderful cast, volunteers, and directors in making this such a marvelous experience! Enjoy the show!