KIDSTAGE: Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 in Concert

JULIANNA ARMSTRONG, she/her (Ensemble, u/s Balaga) is so excited to be part of Village Theatre's KIDSTAGE production of Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 in Concert! She has previously played Wickersham #2 in Seussical the Musical (Broadway Bound Children's Theatre), and Anna in Disney's Frozen JR. (Taproot Theatre). She would like to thank her mom for always believing in her and taking the time to drive her to every practice.

REECE BARSNESS, (Ensemble, u/s Mary Bolkonsky) is so excited to be performing with this cast in her first Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE production! She has been doing theater for 12 years; past productions include Anything Goes and Gypsy (Southeastern Summer Theatre Institute), Jane Eyre and Alice in Wonderland (Liberty High School), and more. She is so thankful for all the support from her family and the KIDSTAGE community and hopes you enjoy the show! Insta: @reece.barsness

REED BLEVINS, he/him (Servant, Ensemble) is excited to be a part of Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE production of Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 in Concert. Previously, he has performed as Mufasa in Disney’s The Lion King (school production), Pepper in Annie (school production), and as Young Cypress in his self-directed project Galaxies Collide (Intergalactic Files Studio). He hopes you enjoy the show!

TRISTAN CALKINS, he/him (Anatole) is ecstatic to be a part of this production! Tristan has been doing Village Theatre's KIDSTAGE since 2018, most recently in Mean Girls: High School Version and Les Misérables: School Edition. Tristan never imagined getting the chance to play a role like this. He wants to thank his parents, friends, and KIDSTAGE staff for helping him get to where he is today. Check out his company on Instagram! @everrisetheatre. Headshot by @inarasofficial

MADELINE CASHMAN, she/her (Sonya Rostova) couldn't be more thrilled to take on this incredible show! Past Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE credits include: Gretchen Wieners in Mean Girls: High School Version, Ensemble and u/s Fantine in Les Misérables: School Edition, and Soloist Performer in Holiday Cabaret. She’s also a proud Village Theatre Institute Alumni. She’s performed as Maria in The Sound of Music, Roxie in Chicago, and as Wednesday in The Addams Family. Love to her cats, Dad, Mom, Cassidy, the cast & directing team! Madelinecashman.com, IG: @maddy_cashman / @maddycashmanperforms

CHARLOTTE DAVIS, she/her (Ensemble, Opera Soloist, u/s Marya) is thrilled to be part of this production. Charlotte's previous credentials at Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE are a turtle in Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. and three years in the Village Theatre Institute. Other recent roles she has played include the Centipede in James and the Giant Peach JR. and the Cat in Honk! JR. (Redmond Academy of Theatre Arts). Charlotte would like to thank her incredible castmates and production team for making this show possible. Enjoy!

EMILY DO, (Ensemble, Piano) is thrilled to make her theater debut in Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 in Concert. Previously, she has only done theatrical work in school. Emily has experience in singing and playing the piano, and is excited to share her talents with this cast and crew. She would like to thank her family, friends, and teachers for their support.

MAX FOSTER, he/him (Servant, Ensemble) is so glad to be part of this cast and has had the most fun! Previously, he also loved acting in the ensemble of Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. and helping in the Technical Theater Program of A Wrinkle in Time. He hopes you all enjoy this amazing show!

MARCIE FREUND, he/him (Dolokhov) is excited to be performing his fifth show at Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE, as a more experienced and professional performer. Marcie's past shows at KIDSTAGE include The Addams Family Young@Part, Fiddler on the Roof, and most recently the 2025 SummerStock production of Les Misérables School Edition. He can't wait to show you what he's got next and hopes to do many more shows with KIDSTAGE in the future!

SELAH GIRGES, (Maidservant, Ensemble, Violin, u/s Helene) is currently a student at Village Theatre Institute and Dance. She has appeared as Hazel in Disney’s Newsies JR. (ManeStage Theatre), Crystal in Little Shop of Horrors at her high school, Traditions of Christmas (Laura Little Productions), and The Nutcracker (Master Ballet Academy). With five years of violin and three years of piano experience, Selah brings a strong musical foundation and dedication to every performance.

MIDORI GOSPEL, she/her (Servant, Ensemble, u/s Pierre) is excited to be in yet another Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE show! Previous credits at KIDSTAGE include The Prom, The Lonesome Writer (KIDSTAGE Originals), Mean Girls: High School Version, and Les Misérables: School Edition. Enjoy the show!

LENA HOBALLAH, she/her (Ensemble, u/s Sonya) is incredibly excited to debut in her first show with Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE. She is currently in her second year of Village Theatre Institute and has been in many of her school productions including Matilda Wormwood in Matilda the Musical, the Killer Bunny in Monty Python’s Spamalot, an ancestor in The Addams Family, and much more. Lena would like to give thanks to her family, castmates, and directing team!

GISELLE KENDRICK, she/they (Andrey, u/s Natasha) is delighted to be in her seventh production at Village Theatre's KIDSTAGE! She is a Teeny Award winner for her work at KIDSTAGE, including Les Misérables: School Edition, Mean Girls: High School Edition, Fiddler on the Roof, KIDSTAGE Originals A Pirate's Pact, Holiday Cabaret, and The Prom. Giselle was a national finalist in True Colors Theatre's Next Narrative Monologue Competition at the Apollo Theater in New York City! She thanks her friends, teachers, and family for their never-ending support!

AIDEN KNUTZEN, he/him (Servant, Ensemble, u/s Andrey) is thrilled to be part of this production of Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 in Concert! Some of his previous roles include Ensemble in The Prom, Joly in Les Misérables School Edition (Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE), and Bruce in Matilda the Musical at his school. Outside of theater, he enjoys playing alto saxophone in his school band and hanging out with friends. He would like to thank his parents for supporting his theater journey.

ROMI LANZADOR, she/her (Mary Bolkonsky) is extremely excited to be a part of Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE production of Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 in Concert! Past credits with KIDSTAGE include The Addams Family Young@Part and Mean Girls: High School Version. She hopes you enjoy the show!

ETHAN LEE, he/him (Ensemble, u/s Opera Soloist) recently appeared in Les Misérables School Edition with Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE. He’s thrilled to return to the stage with them in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 in Concert, eager to participate in the production.

ROWENA MCCLARY, she/her (Natasha) is so thrilled and grateful to portray this role in one of her favorite shows. This will be her 11th Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE show, where she has previously been seen as part of the Greek Chorus in Legally Blonde: The Musical, Alice in The Addams Family Young@Part, and Ensemble in The SpongeBob Musical. Thanks to M, D, and V for being so supportive. She is eager to share her passion and hopes you enjoy the show!

PEYTON MCCRERY, she/her (Marya) is excited to create this show with an incredible cast and team! She’s in Village Theatre Institute and active in her high school drama program. Favorite roles include Chava in Fiddler on the Roof, Shelby in The Prom (Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE), and Winnifred in her high school production of Once Upon a Mattress. Huge thanks to her drama teacher for helping her find her character for this role and her mom for all the things! “We’d appreciate it, thanks a lot.”

ALICE REED, she/her (Servant, Ensemble, u/s Dolokhov) is honored to be a part of this special show! Past credits: Calvin in A Wrinkle in Time, Bubbles in Disney’s Finding Nemo JR., Ensemble and u/s Wednesday in The Addams Family Young@Part (Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE) and Tilly in She Kills Monsters (Studio East). She is a proud Village Theatre Institute student, as well as a KIDSTAGE Technical Theater Program student, having most recently acted as a student stage manager for Les Misérables School Edition (KIDSTAGE). Love to my family. Enjoy the opera!

BENJAMIN SANCHEZ, he/him (Pierre) is back at Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE, previously in Jesus Christ Superstar in Concert at KIDSTAGE and is now in Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812 in Concert. He is very excited to make his first lead role debut with a show as wonderful as this and hopes that all has a fantastic show with such a fantastic cast.

INARA SHELDON, she/her (Prince Bolkonsky, Balaga, u/s Anatole). Select credits: Les Misérables School Edition, Fiddler on the Roof, The Prom, While They Last (Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE). Playwright: The Lonesome Writer and A Pirate's Pact (KIDSTAGE, Seattle Rep's Youthfest). She's ecstatic to work on one of her all-time favorite musicals before she's off to university. Inara is the proud recipient of both a Teeny and a Gregory Award. Love to M+P, thanks to the team for their trust, and thank you for supporting live theater.

CLAIRE SLOSS, she/her (Opera Soloist, Ensemble) is so excited to be part of her first Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE production! Past credits include Maid Marion in Robin Hood (Seattle Opera Youth Opera Project), Blanche Ingram in her high school’s production of Jane Eyre: The Musical, and Claire in Proof (Penguin Productions).

MAEBRY SMITH-PAUL, she/her (Ensemble, u/s Prince Bolkonsky) is so excited to be back on the stage with Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE, as this is her fifth show in the program! You might’ve seen her as Mrs. Which in A Wrinkle in Time, or as Mordcha/Swing in Fiddler on the Roof, or as Crush in Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. (KIDSTAGE). She would love to thank everyone who came to the show to support her. Lots of love and enjoy the show!

RAY SUTHERLAND, they/them (Helene) is thrilled to be playing Helene in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 in Concert! Previous roles include Mama Morton in Chicago: Teen Edition, Paulette in Legally Blonde: The Musical, and Sandra in The Play That Goes Wrong. When not onstage, Ray loves singing, sewing, and knitting. A huge thank-you to Ms. Wood for her incredible guidance and support.