Rowan (she/her) is overjoyed to be part of Beetlejuice this summer as part of the Delia Schlimmer! A performer since 2nd grade, she previously appeared in the Ensemble in Mamma Mia at NCP. Outside the spotlight, she’s often found competing in Speech and Debate and/or sipping a Starbucks refresher while curled up with her Bible. She thanks God for this opportunity, her loving family, and her friends for their endless support. Luke 12:27-28

Kyleigh is an 8th grade student at Oakwood Middle School. This is her second time being cast in a musical. She has a love for theater, singing, and drawing. She would like to thank her older brother for all of his support during this musical.

Ellie has really enjoyed being in Beetlejuice! Ellie has been in many performances throughout the years and has loved every single moment on stage. Some shows she has been in have been, Mamma Mia, Peter Pan, Hadestown, Music Man, Frozen and so many more! Ellie is a Freshman and does voice lessons and is involved in choir at the high school. She would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her on her theatre journey. She would also like to give a huge shout out to Tyler and Mrs. Whitesmith for this amazing opportunity! It’s never possible without them! Enjoy the show!

Small but mighty, loud and proud! Here is Cohen Browning. A seasoned performer with the Manchester middle school drama club. Being part of the Little mermaid junior production as well as Manchester High Schools production of The Little Mermaid. He’s a member of the drama club and also a member of the choir. When he’s not on stage, he’s a hard hitting slugger for the baseball team. He’d like to thank his parents, peers and directors for all their hard work and help. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Molly Caples is thrilled to be joining the cast of “Beatlejuice Jr” in the ensemble! Molly has performed in over 20 theatrical productions! Some of her favorite roles have been playing both Ariel and Ursula in “The Little Mermaid Jr,” Nostradamus in “Something Rotten Jr,” and Lily in “Anastasia Youth.” Outside of theatre, Molly is the JMMS 8th Grade Class President, a member of the JMMS Chamber Ensemble, and sings in her church worship team. She would like to thank her cousin, Claire, for driving her to practice every night!

Drayden is thrilled to be playing Beetlejuice as it’s his dream role and hopes to play him in the full musical one day. This is a welcome role change for Drayden as he often plays serious villain types such as Hades in “Hadestown” or Pulitzer in “Newsies”. He attributes his love of Beetlejuice to his mom as she introduced him to the movie when he was little and they’d watch it anytime it’d come on. Drayden wishes to bring an exciting, funny, and authentic Beetlejuice to every performance and audience member.

Tessa Chavez is an 8th grader at St. Paul school. She loves singing, theatre, volleyball, and hanging out with her friends. This NCP Beetlejuice Jr show is her 12th show. Other shows she has been in include: Alice in Wonderland Jr., Willy Wonka Jr., The Wizard of Oz Jr., The Lion King Jr., Peter Pan Jr., Aladdin Jr., Beauty and the Beast Jr., The Little Mermaid Jr., all at St Paul School. Additionally, she has been in Footloose Jr., Matilda, and Beetlejuice Jr. with the Canton Theatre Kids. She is excited to be in her first production here at the North Canton Playhouse! She has also student directed Annie Jr. and is currently student directing 101 Dalmatians, Jr. 

Peyton is a 7th grade student at North Canton Middle School where he participates in the school choir and plays trombone. He has previously been seen at the Players guild as Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka, Michael Banks in Mary Poppins and Edmund in The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe. He has also been a Lost Boy in his school's production of Peter Pan Jr. and Squirt in the North Canton Playhouse performance of Finding Nemo Jr.. Peyton would like to thank his mom and dad for taking him to and from all of his rehearsals.

Allie is thrilled to be cast as Delia in Beetlejuice, Jr.! Previously, Allie has been in Mamma Mia! (NCPH, Ensemble), Freaky Friday Jr (Hoover High School, Ensemble), Hadestown Teen Edition (NCPH, Ensemble), Footloose (Canton Theatre Kids, Vi Moore), Beauty & The Beast, Jr. (St Paul School, Belle), Aladdin, Jr (St Paul School, Genie), Peter Pan, Jr (St Paul School, Michael Darling - in flight), Alice in Wonderland, Jr (Small Alice), and many, many more community productions. Allie is a proud member of Hoover High School Vocal Music program, including Chorale & Hi-Notes. Last summer, Allie had the distinct pleasure of acceptance to Broadway Evolved, a musical theatre camp in NYC led by Broadway actor Betsey Wolfe (& Juliet). Additionally, she has traveled to and competed in the National Performing Arts Festival in Orlando, Florida, with a local Broadway Bound Theater Group, earning an Excellent Distinction. Outside of the theater, Allie takes singing lessons and loves to hang out with friends and family. Allie would like to thank her family for their support and encouraging her in her theater passion. Allie is eternally grateful to her vocal coaches Mrs. Mindy Whitesmith (NCPH) & Ms. Stephanie Torns (NYC).

Leah is beyond excited to make her lead role debut as Lydia in Beetlejuice! This marks a major milestone in her performance journey, and she’s honored to bring such a bold, complex and iconic character to life. A lifelong lover of theater, she has previously appeared in ensemble and featured roles, but this is her first time stepping into the spotlight as a lead. She is grateful for the support of her cast, family and directors who have cheered her on every step of the way. This experience has been unforgettable, and she hopes you enjoy the show as much as she’s loved being part of it.

Liz is a 10th grader at Hoover highschool and is so exited to be apart of the cast of Beetlejuice Jr. at the north canton playhouse. This is her 5th performance at ncp and 23rd in general. She participates in theater at school, is apart of choir and enjoys being on stage.

Ava Fritz (Barbara) is a 12th grade homeschooler from Louisville, Ohio. She lives on a small farm with (some of) her wonderful family! She enjoys reading, writing, and of course: theater! Happy to say this is her 9th show since her debut show, Honk Jr at CCP,
she is very proud to be a part of NCP’s production of Beetlejuice Jr!

Vivian Fritz (Ensemble) is a tenth-grade homeschooler from Louisville, Ohio, where she lives with her family on a small farm. She enjoys crocheting, pottery and singing! Her top three shows she's been in are Honk Jr, The Prom, and Godspell! She is very excited to be a part of NCPs production of Beetlejuice JR!

Anneliese has done 2 school plays, 3 community plays, and this is her first musical. Anneliese does cheer, photography, and is involved in her church community. Anneliese would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her and everything she does. “Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, and dreams are forever” -Walt Disney

Alyson (Aly) is so excited to be a part of Beetlejuice Jr. here at NCP. Previously she has played Dragon in Shrek and is a returning alumni at the Muskingum University Musical Theater Camp. Aly is the co-editor of her school's newspaper and enjoys running and art. She would like to thank her Madre and her brother for being her biggest supporters and best friends. <3

Anabelle has performed in musicals like The Little Mermaid Jr to school musicals like Alice in Wonderland. She has completed two workshops through the North Canton Playhouse and is a member of Select Choir at school. She also has performed in multiple ballets and enjoys dancing and singing. A huge shout to her mom, dad, sister Sophia, and brother Charlie for always supporting her in all her roles! Thank you to her grandma for always being there to cheer her on! Thank you to Mrs. Martens, Miss Derbyshire, and Mrs. Blaydes for pushing and believing in her! "Be yourself, everyone else is already taken." -Oscar Wilde

Sophie loves to act, sing, and dance. She was apart of Hadestown Jr. and Mamma Mia at NCP and is so grateful to be included in such a talented group! She’s very excited to do more here and has loved every moment of Beetlejuice! She wants to thank her family for putting up with the crazy schedules and constant singing, her friends for seeing the shows and sometimes doing them with her, and the amazing crew for helping move this show along behind the scenes and in the booth! She hopes you enjoy watching the show as much as she enjoys performing in it!

This is Therese's first show at the North Canton Playhouse. Before this she played her first lead role, Grace Farrell in Annie Jr at her school. Therese takes voice and dance lessons. In her spare time she loves to play piano, read, and listen to Broadway musicals. She would like to thank her mom for supporting her and getting her to and from practices. She also thanks her sister, Eva and little brother, PJ for encouraging her and cheering her on. One of her favorite quotes is "Life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have one"-Stella Adler.

Claire is excited to return to the NCP stage this fall after appearing in some of her favorite productions including Hadestown and Finding Nemo Jr. She is a vocal student of Lexi Johnson and loves to listen to all genres of music, from musical theater to oldies and of course Taylor Swift. Claire is creative with nail art and is a fan of travel, trying crazy foods along the way. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13.

Quinten Lewis is a Freshman at East Canton High School and is thrilled to be making his North Canton Playhouse debut. He has previously appeared on stage with Carnation City Players, New Direction Performing Arts, and Louisville Drama Daze, and he is also a proud member of his high school’s show choir. Quinten enjoys theatre and music, and he is grateful for this experience. He would especially like to thank his cousin, Elle, for always being an inspiration, and his vocal coach, Ezra, for his encouragement.

Emma is so excited to be apart of the Beetlejuice jr. ensemble! Emma has been doing theatre for over 8 years and has been seen at NCP in shows like Little Mermaid jr. as Ariel and Snow Must Go On as herself. She is so excited for you to see the show and hopes you enjoy!

Brock is very excited to be playing the role of Charles. Brock is a junior from Mogadore High School. Brock does high school theatre for the Green Door Theatre Company where he is the Vice President. Past roles include Jack (Into The Woods), Jack Kelly (Newsies Jr.), and George Banks (Mary Poppins). Brock would like to thank his friends and family for their support.

Mark has been in numerous shows for the NCP including Finding Nemo Jr, Anastasia Jr, and The Music Man. He is passionate in Theatre, Choir, and Ignite. Outside of extracurriculars, Mark enjoy reading, listening to music, and collecting vinyls. He is so excited to dance his heart out in Beetlejuice Jr. Mark would like to thank everyone who has helped him get here!

Brendon is excited to be playing the part of Adam in this production of Beetlejuice Jr. and finally fulfilling his dream of dying on stage! His most recent roles include Finch in Newsies at the Players Guild and Evan in 13 Jr. at Stage Door Studios. He has also been in numerous productions through the years at the North Canton Playhouse including most recently Anastasia the School Edition playing the part of Dimitri. Brendon is a 9th grader at North Canton Hoover High School.

Eva is excited to be returning to the NCP stage in Beetlejuice Jr.! She is an 8th grader at Oakwood Middle School and has been doing shows at NCP for the last 3 years. Some of her favorites so far have been The Little Mermaid Jr., Frozen Jr, and The Snow Must Go On! Eva is thrilled to be sharing the stage with such a talented cast!

Elysse has recently been in Once Upon a Mattress (Princess Winifred), Peter Pan (Peter Pan), and The Wizard of Oz (Wicked Witch). She is involved in her school’s Speech and Debate team and choir. She would like to thank her parents for putting in the time and effort to get me to rehearsal. She is so excited to be a part of the cast of Beetlejuice Jr. insta: @elysse_rome

Ian Schenck is so excited to play Adam Maitland in the Day-O cast of Beetlejuice Jr! He has been a part of the North Canton Playhouse and Hoover Hall for a couple of years, starting in roles such as Harold Hill in the Music Man Jr., Dmitry in Anastasia Jr., and Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast Jr. Outside of theater, he is also involved in the Hoover Choirs, taking part in Symphonic Choir, Hi/Los, and Lo-Notes. At the moment, he is also playing Wiggins in Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars at Hoover Hall of the Performing Arts. He would like to thank his parents, his sister, his directors, and his friends for their constant support towards him!

Emily Schwab is thrilled to be part of the Beetlejuice Jr. cast. Her first opportunity to act in front of an audience was in the 5th grade and she has been hooked ever since. Theatre and singing are Emily’s passions. Besides the North Canton Playhouse, Emily has also performed in shows with the North Canton Middle School and Stage Door Studios. Emily’s favorite roles have been: Lucy in 13 the Musical, Elsa in Frozen, and Amaryllis in Music Man. Emily is in 8th grade and is also involved in choir, Middle Notes, orchestra, Power of the Pen, taekwondo, tennis, piano, and voice lessons. Emily would like to thank her family (especially her little sister, Madison) for their encouragement and support.

Drew is thrilled to be a part of Beetlejuice the Musical! He has appeared in numerous productions including The Little Mermaid, Willy Wonka, Something Rotten, and Beauty and the Beast, among others. Drew is grateful for the guidance and encouragement he’s received from his directors throughout his theatre journey. He would also like to thank his family and friends for their endless love, support, and cheers both on and off the stage.

Isabella Smith is thrilled to be in this production of Beetlejuice Jr.!! Over the past two years, Isabella has performed in various Christmas shows, a fundraiser, and a Wicked Bootcamp!! She loves to listen to music, and hang out with her loved ones. She would like to thank her family, her friends, her castmates, and most of all Jesus Christ for making this production so special. Enjoy the show!! Romans 5:8

Ava has appeared in Alice in Wonderland and The Little Mermaid. She is a member of her school’s cross country team. She would like to thank her family for all of their support.

Elle is thrilled to be in the NCP 2025 production of Beetlejuice! This is her ninth year at the Playhouse, and she has performed in many shows, as well as worked behind the scenes. Some of her favorite shows include Alice Through the Looking Glass, where she performed as Alice, Beauty and the Beast, as Belle, and most recently she was ensemble in Mamma Mia! She is so grateful to everyone who has supported her along the way and can’t wait to keep making amazing memories!

Teela is thrilled to be making her North Canton Playhouse debut! Previous shows include Newsies at the Akron Civic Theatre (Ensemble) and Fiddler on the Roof with Tallmadge Dynamics Community Theater (Ensemble). Juno is her first named role in a musical, and she is so excited! Outside of performing, she loves to write; she is
currently writing her own musical. Teela would like to thank the cast and crew, as well as her teachers, friends, and family for all of their love and support.

Austin couldn’t be more excited to play the role of Beetlejuice in Beetlejuice Jr! Austin is a freshman at Hoover High School and is involved in the theatre department, choir, and speech and debate! Some of Austin’s past shows include Mamma Mia! (Ensemble), Peter Pan Jr. (Captain Hook), and Hadestown: Teen Edition (Worker)! Austin also serves every Sunday as the junior Deacon at the Bedford Church of the Open Bible! Austin would like to thank his family and friends for all of their support they give him, and he would like to give the glory to God! He hopes you get the fright of your after-lives here at Beetlejuice Jr!

Ava Wellock is an 8th grader at NCMS and is so excited to be part of Beetlejuice Jr.! She has been in several North Canton Playhouse productions, including her favorite role as Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast. Ava loves performing, creating art, playing soccer and lacrosse, and singing. She’s grateful for her supportive family and friends who always cheer her on. And from the words of Miss Argentina, “So before they lower the curtain, be certain to enjoy the show!”-That’s what I know

Charley is 13, and she lived in France for 4 years! She dances and loves to sing and do theatre or anything artsy. She wants to say a big thank you to Mindy and Tyler for being so kind, as well as the whole cast. They were very welcoming. She also wants to thank her family for being so supportive.

Natalie is so excited to be playing Maxine Dean in her first show with NCP! Previously, she has appeared as Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical, Nala in the Lion King, and most recently Miss Hannigan in Annie through Louisville Community Theater. When not performing, Natalie is involved in Louisville High School’s Speech and Debate team and choir program. She would like to thank the amazing directors and cast for this great experience!

Natalie is so excited to be back preforming in theater after 3 long years! Since 2022 she’s been in multiple choirs and competing at the state level in speech and debate, falling more and more in love with preforming. Beetlejuice is one of her favorite musicals and having the opportunity to be in a production of it is a dream come true to her. Natalie is beyond thrilled to show off the hard work her and the rest of the cast have put into this show! She sends so much love and thanks to her parents, grandparents, and the friends she’s made in the cast for making this an amazing experience!