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CAST
in order of appearance

Aurora - Noelle Chaanine

Christopher - Spencer Beck

Hemlock - Gabe Lazard

Rose Fairy - Veronica Rotta

Daisy Fairy - Kara Keyes

Violet Fairy - Moriah Melendrez

King Ethlered - Alexander Oval

Queen Emaline - Lauren Turner

Mrs. Busybum - Daniella Fierro

Lord Chamberlain/Waves Singer - Carson McCalley

Cook/Waves Singer - Jacob Gardenswartz

Herald - Dalton Dobey

Matilda/Waves Singer - Allison Edmonds

Jane/Waves Singer - Caroline Kvaas

Lady Hoopledoop - Chelsea Chenelle

Henrietta/Fan - Kaitlyn Baker

Bessie/Fan - Allie Lehr

Dora/Announcer - Micaela Applebaum

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Cast Biographies

Noelle Chaanine (Aurora) - Noelle is ecstatic to be in her first production at the beautiful Coronado Playhouse. Recent shows include: John Lennon and Me, Alice in Wonderland, The Bald Soprano, and many others.  She aspires to be Christine in Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. She’d like to thank her family and friends for their continuing support.

Spencer Beck (Christopher) - Spencer is stoked to be making his debut at the Coronado Playhouse. Spencer has had roles ranging from Corny Collins in Hairspray to Javert in Les Miserables.  He is so grateful to be in this production.  He’d like to thank the entire cast, crew, and God for his awesomeness.

Gabe Lazard (Hemlock) - Gabe is overjoyed to be in his first performance at the Coronado Playhouse. He has just finished his first year at the Coronado School of the Arts.  His credits include Annie, Beauty and the Beast, Museum, and 2 By5. He would like to thank the cast and crew, his friends and especially his parents for all of their encouragement and love.

Veronica Rotta (Rose Fairy) - Veronica’s thrilled to be retuning to Coronado Playhouse after appearing as Gloria in Wait Until Dark. Recent shows include Limon-Carr’s Chess, Brigadoon, and Alice in Wonderland; Moonlight & Encore’s Wizard of Oz and many more. Veronica thanks the Lord for her abilities and abundant blessings.

Kara Keyes (Daisy Fairy) - Kara is excited to be appearing at the Coronado Playhouse.  Kara has been in many productions including Annie and the Sound of Music at Starlight Theatre, and has done numerous shows at Junior Theatre. She thanks her friends and family for all of their support, but most importantly thanks God for making this all possible.

Moriah Leevan Melendrez (Violet Fairy) - Moriah is very thankful to be a part of this production at the Coronado Playhouse. Her most recent production was Guys and Dolls as a Havana dancer/gambler.  She thanks God for her singing gifts.

Alec Oval (King Ethlered) - Alec is very exited to be in this production after recently appearing in the Coronado School of the Arts show 2 By 5. He would like to thank all of my CoSA Teachers for their help.

Lauren Turner (Queen Emaline) - Lauren is very excited to play the Queen in her first production at the Coronado Playhouse. She would like to thank her family and teachers for all of their love and support and all those who made this production possible. Please enjoy this fabulous performance!  Thanks and God Bless.

Daniella Fierro (Mrs. Busybum) - Daniella began working in the theater at the tender age of nine. Since then she has starred in many plays such as The Wild and Wacky Winter, You Can’t Take it With You, and 12 Angry Jurors. She would like to thank Chelsea and her family for being rad.

Micaela Applebaum (Lady Caroline/Announcer)- Ten year old Micaela is thrilled to be performing with Coronado Playhouse! Recently Micaela has appeared in A Christmas Carol and The Wizard of Oz. She loves to act, sing and dance.

Kaitlyn Baker (Henrietta/Fan) - Kaitlyn has recently started performing since moving to California. She was in the Coronado All School Musical, Oliver in the fall. She also sang "Interjections" in her middle school performance of School House Rock.

Chelsea Chenelle (Lady Hoopledoop/Fan) - Chelsea was introduced to the theater at the ripe age of 10 when she was in Rip Van Winkle for the San Diego Opera. Since then she as starred in many plays such as You Can’t Take it With You and 12 Angry Jurors. She is happy to participate in this play with her best friend, Daniella Fierro. She thanks her parents for being awesome.

Dalton Dobey (Herald) - Dalton is 8 years old and in the 2nd grade at Vista Grande Elementary. This is his 5th show; other favorite roles include Abu in Aladdin and Young Mogli in The Jungle Book. He loves being on stage, but also enjoys riding his quad and hanging out with friends. Thank you everyone at the Coronado Playhouse for this wonderful opportunity. 

Allison Edmonds (Matilda/Waves Singer) - Allison is 12 years old and loves acting, singing, dancing, softball, and spending time with friends and family. She is so happy to be part of this Sleeping Beauty cast.

Jacob Gardenswartz (Cook/Waves Singer) - Jacob has been in numerous productions around the county. He most recently played the Artful Dodger in Oliver! He is thrilled to be cast in his first production at The Coronado Playhouse!

Sofia Gardenswartz (Lady Imogine/Fan) - Sophia has been in nine productions around San Diego.  She recently played a Mini Genie in YAT’s Aladdin. She is excited to be cast in her first production at The Coronado Playhouse!

Caroline Kvaas (Jane/Waves Singer) – Caroline is excited to be making her debut at the Coronado Playhouse. Recently you may have seen her as Mitsy in the Hillsdale Honors Drama production of Gone With the Breeze, or as Boots in Newsies.

Allie Lehr (Bessie/Fan) - Allie is very excited to return to the Coronado Playhouse. She has performed in Bye Bye Birdie, Angels Among Us, and various school plays. Allie has also been performing with the youth performing group at Eveoke Dance theater.

Carson McCalley (Lord Chamberlain/Waves Singer) - Carson is almost 12 and attends the School of Creative and Performing Arts. He has loved all the roles he has played, but favorites include Genie in Aladdin and King Louie in Jungle Book.