KIDSTAGE: Les Misérables School Edition

SIMONE ANDERSON, (Ensemble) is thrilled to make their Issaquah debut! Previous credits with Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE Everett include Matilda and Guys and Dolls. Favorite school roles include Elle Woods in Legally Blonde: The Musical, Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical the Musical, and Princess Fiona in Shrek The Musical. When not on stage, Simone competes in roller derby with the Seattle Derby Brats’ regional travel team, the Ultraviolets.

JACOB BAKER, he/him (Ensemble. u/s Gavroche) is thrilled to perform on Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE stage. He has brought the beloved characters of Young Kristoff in Disney’s Frozen and Flounder in Disney’s The Little Mermaid to life. A two-time Maple Valley Idol Jr. finalist, he won the 2024 People’s Choice Award for his standout vocal talent. Known for his charm, energy, and stage presence, Jacob continues to captivate audiences and grow as a young performer.

JOSH BAKER, he/him (Marius) previously appeared in A Christmas Story and Tuck Everlasting (Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE). At his high school, he played the beloved roles of Scuttle in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Weselton in Disney’s Frozen, Kevin G in Mean Girls, and Gavroche in Les Misérables. Additionally, he has understudied Orpheus, Olaf, and Percy Jackson. A two-time Maple Valley Idol Jr. finalist, he’s grateful for every opportunity to perform and learn from incredible mentors and peers.

ELI BILLINGS, (Montparnase, u/s Thenardier) is thrilled to be on Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE stage for the first time in Les Misérables School Edition. He was most recently seen in Hadestown: Teen Edition. Les Misérables is a longtime favorite of his and so he is grateful for the chance to perform in it. Eli would like to thank his incredible castmates and production team, and especially his supportive and wonderful family. Enjoy the show!

WALLACE BOBEK, (Lesgles) has been with Village Theatre Institute for two years. He played Tommy in Matilda and a gargoyle in Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame (At the Ridge Theatre). He enjoyed playing young Ebenezer and Peter Cratchit in A Christmas Carol (Second Story Repertory Theatre). He has also been in several productions at his school. Wallace would like to thank his family and friends for their support. He would also like to thank his castmates!

MEGAN BRYANT, she/her (Ensemble) is honored to be in this incredible cast! Previous Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE credits: Shane Oman and the bus that hit Regina George in Mean Girls: High School Version, Gurgle in Disney’s Finding Nemo JR., Student and U/S Emma in The Prom, Ancestor and U/S Grandmama in The Addams Family Young@Part, and Dottie Fishette and U/S Pearl Krabs in The SpongeBob Musical. Megan most recently performed in Jane Eyre: A Musical Drama at her school. Enjoy the show!

TRISTAN CALKINS, he/him/any (Courfeyrac, u/s Enjolras) is thrilled to be a part of this production. Most recently at Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE, you may have seen Tristan as Kevin G in their production of Mean Girls: High School Version. You may have also seen him in shows at Studio East and Redmond Academy Theatre Arts. Tristan is also the proud creator of EverRise Theatre Company, which you can find on Instagram @everrisetheatre. Enjoy the show!

NEIL CARDOSO, he/him (Thenardier) is an actor through and through, dabbling in improv and dance. Favorite roles include: Perchik in Fiddler on the Roof (Studio East), Milo in his school’s production of The Phantom Tollbooth, and now debuting at Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE with an incredible cast and creative team. He’d like to thank everyone who’s given him rides to and from rehearsal, his vocal coach, and his siblings for enduring his singing in the shower. Neil proclaims, “Welcome, M’sieur!”

MADELINE CASHMAN, she/her (Ensemble, u/s Fantine) is so thrilled to perform in Les Misérables School Edition on Village Theatre’s Mainstage, with this phenomenal cast and directing team! Recent credits include Soloist Performer in Holiday Cabaret and Gretchen Wieners in Mean Girls: High School Version (Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE), and Maria in The Sound of Music. She is also a proud two-year member of Village Theatre Institute. Endless thanks to her family, friends, and mentors for supporting her! Enjoy the show! madelinecashman.com
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ANNA CAUFIELD, she/her (Ensemble) is thrilled to be part of Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE production of Les Misérables School Edition. She was previously seen in The Lonesome Writer (KIDSTAGE Originals). Other credits include: Nigel/Doormouse in Alice by Heart (Everise Theater Company), Gargoyle/Featured Dancer/Dance Captain in The Hunchback of Notre Dame at her school, and Bonnie/Dance Captain in Anything Goes (Redmond Academy of Theatre Arts). This has been her dream show for four years, and she’s so grateful to share this beautiful story!

ADRIAN COLVILLE, (Enjolras) is so happy to be a part of this show. Previous credits at Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE include Harry the Horse in Guys and Dolls and Chiron in The Lighting Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. Adrian loves Les Misérables and is so excited to get to perform here with the rest of this incredible crew.

NELL EDLUND, (Ensemble, u/s Young Cosette, u/s Young Eponine). This is Nell’s second show with Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE, but her first inIssaquah! She has loved Les Misérables for years and is super excited to be in it! Recent productions have included Anna in Disney’s Frozen JR., Willy Wonka in Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. and Dmitry in Anastasia JR. Fun facts about Nell: she loves dogs, her favorite color is glitter, and she collects crystals and stuffies! She hopes you enjoy the show!

MARCIE FREUND, he/him (Brujon, u/s Valjean) is excited to do his fourth show at Village Theatre's KIDSTAGE! After starting with more contemporary shows, such as The Prom and The Addams Family Young@Part, Marcie progresses and evolves with classics such as Fiddler on the Roof and now, Les Misérables School Edition! Marcie has loved Les Mis since 13; watching the movie and listening to the soundtrack was a huge inspiration that helped him pursue musical theater. He is very excited to perform again!

MIDORI GOSPEL, she/her (Ensemble) is excited to be in yet another Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE production! Previous roles include: Kaylee in The Prom, Ramses in The Lonesome Writer (KIDSTAGE Originals), and Dance Ensemble in Mean Girls: High School Version. She would like to thank all her teachers, parents and friends she has made in theater for inspiring and supporting her. Enjoy the show!

ELIANA GREEN, (Eponine) is an energetic and talented performer with a strong voice and great stage presence. She has performed in many shows with Big Star Studios and in her school. Some of her favorite roles include Belle in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Donkey in Shrek The Musical, Ursula in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, and U/S Gretchen in Mean Girls. She is excited to be part of Les Misérables School Edition.

LAUREN HALL, (Ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of this production. She has been in various local productions including Eurydice in Hadestown: Teen Edition, Flotsam in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, and Fiddler, Chava, and U/S Tzeitel in Fiddler on the Roof. Lauren would like to thank everyone who’s supported her love for theater!

JULIETTE HAROON, (Ensemble) is excited to be a part of Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE production of Les Misérables School Edition. She has also performed as Belinda Cratchit in A Christmas Carol (ACT Theatre), Yente in Fiddler on the Roof (KIDSTAGE), Lavender in Matilda (At the Ridge Theatre), and Louise in Sunday in the Park with George (Second Story Repertory Theatre). Juliette also plays club indoor volleyball and summer beach volleyball. She hopes everyone enjoys the show!

NATHAN JOE, he/him (Bishop) is very excited to be part of his first Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE production. He wants to thank his family, his Mother, his Dad, and his bestest friends Sam Goff, Evan Jenkins, and Eli Jenkins. He loves the show so much and is so excited to be a part of this show . He is very excited to perform for y’all and looks forward to seeing you on stage.

GISELLE KENDRICK, she/they (Prouvaire) is thrilled to be in her sixth production at Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE! She is a Teeny Award winner for her work at KIDSTAGE, including Aaron in Mean Girls: High School Version, Fyedka in Fiddler on the Roof, Vexis in 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! She thanks friends and family for their support!

MARIA KNAUSS, she/her (Cosette) is thrilled to be a part of her sixth production, Les Miserables School Edition, with Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE! She is so excited to tell such an impactful story with such an amazing company. Special thanks to her family and friends for all the wonderful support, enjoy the show!

AIDEN KNUTZEN, he/him (Joly) is so excited to be in Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE production of Les Misérables School Edition! His previous roles include ensemble in The Prom (KIDSTAGE), and Bruce Bogtrotter in Matilda at his middle school. Outside of theater, he enjoys playing saxophone in band and playing video games with his friends. He would like to thank his parents and his friends for all their support throughout his theatre journey.

LIAM KURIATNYK, he/him (Gavroche) is excited and honored to debut at Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE SummerStock production of Les Misérables School Edition! He would like to thank his loving peers, teachers, friends, and family who have supported him and his passion for theater arts. Credits: Randolph MacAfee in Bye Bye Birdie, Michael Banks in Mary Poppins (The 5th Avenue Theatre), Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol (ACT Theatre), James in James and the Giant Peach and Winthrop in The Music Man (Tacoma Musical Playhouse).

ANDREW KWON, he/they (Javert) is so excited to be cast in this dream role! Previous Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE credit: Core Vocalist/Disciple in Godspell. Favorite roles: Beast/Prince in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Aldolpho in The Drowsy Chaperone, Tinsworthy in 9 to 5, and Wolf/Prince in Into the Woods JR. Andrew has been in Village Theatre Institute classes for five years and placed second in baritone voice solo at state. He thanks his teachers, parents and best friend Alden.

ETHAN LEE, he/him (Bamatabois). This is Ethan's first show at Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE. Previous roles he's played at his high school include: Johnathon Harker from Dracula, U/S Wadsworth from Clue, and U/S Coach Bolton from Disney’s High School Musical. He hopes you enjoy the show.

JACK LEWIS, he/him (Claquesous) is thrilled to be cast in his first Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE production. His previous acting experience includes school productions as Killer Kane in Freak the Mighty, Mr. Krabs in The SpongeBob Musical JR., and Ensemble in Legally Blonde JR. This past year, he had been a participant in Village Theatre Institute in Everett. Shout out to his friends, family, and vocal coach for their support.

ANNA MARROQUIN, (Fantine) is ecstatic to make her Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE debut with this production of Les Misérables School Edition! Previous credits include Anya in Anastasia, Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, Inspector Carter in The Play That Goes Wrong, Janis in Mean Girls, and Pearl in The SpongeBob Musical. She also had the honor of opening the Washington State Thespian Festival with a solo performance at The 5th Avenue Theatre. Big time thanks to her family, mom, and the production team. Dream big, always.

PEYTON McCRERY, she/her (Ensemble) is excited to be a part of Les Misérables School Edition! Peyton trains with Village Theatre Institute. Recent credits include: Chava in Fiddler on the Roof and Shelby in The Prom (Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE), and Winnifred in her high school production of Once Upon a Mattress. Peyton would like to thank her teachers, coaches, and family for their support and inspiring her to continue learning and growing every day! She hopes you enjoy the show!! Now “Do you hear the people sing?”

CHARLOTTE MICHEL, she/her (Ensemble) is ecstatic to be in her first SummerStock show at Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE. Past favorite roles at KIDSTAGE include: Mrs. Whatsit in A Wrinkle in Time, the Summer Performance Intensive, and Peach the Starfish and Vocal Captain in Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. Thanks to her friends for their love and support. Having French dual nationality, Charlotte feels a special connection with this production. Merci Maman et Papa, je vous aime.

ELLIOT PARK, he/him (Feuilly). Elliot was last seen in Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE A Wrinkle in Time. Some of his favorite past roles include Marlin in Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. (KIDSTAGE) and Orcus in She Kills Monsters (Studio East). He sends love to his parents, his friends, and especially his sibling Lou. He'd like to remind everyone that there's always something worth fighting for.

ANDREW PAULL, he/him (Combeferre, u/s Marius) is looking forward to jumping into his first production with Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE! Other credits include: Orpheus in Hadestown (Ballyhoo Theatre), Christopher in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and Lazar Wolf in Fiddler on the Roof (Studio East), Peter in Peter and the Starcatcher (Kirkland Performance Center), and Nathan in The Full Monty (Renton Civic Theatre).
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SLOANE PEARCE, (Madame Thénardier) is thrilled to make her Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE debut! A passionate performer, she found a love of acting in her high school production of Disney’s Newsies. A trained mezzo-soprano, Sloane brings her vocal strength to the role of Madame Thénardier. She is excited to share her love of musical theater with KIDSTAGE’s audience.

CAMMIE PLOEGER, (Ensemble, u/s Eponine) is thrilled to be a part of her first Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE production and more importantly, the show Les Misérables School Edition. Previously performing as Ti Moune in Once on This Island, Gretchen in Mean Girls and SpongeBob in The SpongeBob Musical (Redmond Academy of Performing Arts), Cammie is excited to take on another show. She thanks her family for supporting her and hopes you enjoy!

BEVERLY RHEE, she/her (Young Eponine). This is Beverly's first show at Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE! Beverly has been doing theater for about seven years now. Les Misérables is one of her favorite shows and she is very happy to be playing Young Eponine. When not doing theater, she likes to bake, play the flute and piano, and care for her pets.

ALDEN SCHREIBER, he/him (Babet) was last seen on Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE SummerStock stage in The Prom (2023). He just completed his fifth year of Village Theatre Institute and is looking forward to year six. He is also a competitive athlete who wrestles and plays lacrosse (LSM/Defense) for his high school program. Alden enjoys singing in Chamber Choir, eating his creations in culinary class, and AP Psychology. He can be found in the wild poking at his friends and then kicking rocks.

INARA SHELDON, she/her (Ensemble, u/s Madame Thenardier) is so thrilled that you're here! Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE credits include: Fiddler on the Roof, While They Last, The Lonesome Writer, A Pirate's Pact (Playwright) and A Wrinkle in Time (Directing Assistant). She is the recipient of the Gregory Award for Outstanding Youth Theatre Advocate and a Teeny Award. She hopes that through this story, you’ll feel empowered to raise your voice and protest in unrestful times. Thank you for supporting live theater. Love to M+P.

ELI SNOW, he/him (Grantaire) is excited to be in his third Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE show. After his roles as Mendel in Fiddler on the Roof and Glen Coco in Mean Girls: High School Version, Eli is ready to defend the barricade with his commrades as Grantaire in this summer's Les Misèrables School Edition. He is thrilled to bring his revolutionary spirit and natural talent of standing slightly to the left in large group numbers, back to the stage!

ANNELIESE ULMER-SCHULTZ, she/her (Ensemble, u/s Cosette) is so excited to be performing in her first show with Village Theatre's KIDSTAGE! Select previous credits include: Persephone in Hadestown, A Christmas Carol (ACT Theatre 2023 and 2024), Pagliacci and Das Rheingold (Seattle Opera). Anneliese is grateful for her family, voice teacher Allison, and the entire Les Mis team for their support.

IZZY URBANO, she/her (Ensemble) has appeared at Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE as Ensemble in The Prom and A Wrinkle in Time, and finished her third year in Village Theatre Institute. She recently appeared as Bonnie in Anything Goes (Redmond Academy of Theatre Arts), where she also performed her favorite role of Catherine Parr in Six! A native Houstonian, Izzy is happy to have a great community of mentors in Washington. She thanks her friends and family, near and far, for their support!

LIAM WHEELER, he/him (Fouchelevant, u/s Javert) is so excited to work with Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE for the first time on his dream show, Les Misérables School Edition! He has done theater for two years now, playing featured ensemble roles in high school productions of Something Rotten! and Puffs, as well as the lead role of Captain Phoebus in Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame. He has earned Superior and Excellent Awards in Thespys and was a finalist in the 2025 Schmidt Vocal Arts competition.

MADELINE WILLIAMS, she/her (Jean Valjean) is very excited to be a part of this wonderful show! Past credits include: Judas Iscariot in Jesus Christ Superstar In Concert (Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE), Eurydice in Hadestown: Teen Edition (Ballyhoo Theatre), and Ensemble and U/S Natalie Hilliard in Mrs. Doubtfire (The 5th Avenue Theatre). Madeline is endlessly grateful for her family, friends, and teachers for always supporting her.

COLE WOLF, he/him (Foreman) is so grateful to have been a part of such a beautiful production. He would like to thank his family, the production team, and everyone who convinced him to do this show! This is Cole's second show ever, having previously been seen as Workers’ Chorus and U/S Hades in his high school’s production of Hadestown. Cole would like you to always remember, "believe in yourself, believe in yourself, believe in yourself."

LILLIAN ZERBEY, she/her (Young Cosette) is elated to be making her Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE debut! Her recent roles include Jojo in Seussical the Musical, Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, Mal in Disney's Descendants, Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka (Broadway Bound Children's Theatre), and Annie in Annie JR. (Taproot Theatre). She would like to thank her family and dedicates this to her Nana - Les Misérables was her favorite and she would have loved to see her granddaughter on stage.

TIMOTHY McCUEN PIGGEE, he/him (Director). Village Theatre directing credits: The Color Purple, Hello, Dolly!, and co-directing Hairspray and Dreamgirls. For Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE: The School of Rock, Shrek The Musical, and Peter Pan. His other performing and directing work has been seen on Broadway, The 5th Avenue Theatre, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, Kansas City Repertory Theatre, ACT Theatre, Portland Center Stage, Arizona Theatre Company, and Seattle Rep. Timothy is a proud recipient of the Lunt-Fontanne fellowship and the Gregory A. Falls Gregory Award for sustained achievement.

MACKENZIE MALHOTRA, she/her (Choreographer, Associate Director) is thrilled to be working on her first Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE SummerStock production! Previous Village Theatre credits: Associate Choreographer for Camelot and Swing for The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes (Mainstage), Choreographer for The Addams Family Young@Part, Choreographer/Associate Director for Holiday Cabaret, Director for High School Musical JR. (KIDSTAGE), and Ensemble for MISS STEP (Beta Series). Mackenzie holds a BFA in musical theater from the Chicago College of Performing Arts. Big thanks to Timothy and R.J. Love always to Sean.

R.J. TANCIOCO, he/him (Music Director). Select musical direction credits include: Jersey Boys, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, She Loves Me, In the Heights, Hairspray, Disney’s Newsies, Dreamgirls (Village Theatre); The Last Five Years, Spring Awakening, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Into the Woods, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Urinetown, Mamma Mia!, Jasper in Deadland, Little Shop of Horrors, RENT, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Hair (The 5th Avenue Theatre); The Winter’s Tale, As You Like It, The Odyssey, Here Lies Love (Seattle Rep); A Christmas Carol (ACT Theatre); Twelfth Night (Seattle Shakespeare Company); Head Over Heels, Violet, American Idiot (ArtsWest); The Spitfire Grill (Showtunes Theatre Company); Sister Act, Daddy Long Legs, Bright Star (Taproot Theatre). A 2010 Gregory Award and 2011/2014 Gypsy Rose Lee award recipient, Tancioco is a vocal coach, arranger, and composer who enjoys educating theater to youth and cultivating new musicals.

JEREMY HOLLIS, he/him (Scenic Designer) is excited to be working with Village Theatre's KIDSTAGE. Design credits include Patrimony (Red Rover Theatre), A Midsummer Night's Dream (Cortland Rep), and the premiere of The CiviliTy of Albert Cashier (Permoveo Productions). He is a recent transplant to Seattle by way of Chicago. jeremyhollisdesign.com

CADEN GREEN, he/they (Costume Designer) has previously worked in Village Theatre's KIDSTAGE Summer Independent program, designing costumes for Fiddler on the Roof last summer. He has also recently acted as costume design associate for Mother Russia at Seattle Rep. He has a BFA in costume design from Cornish College of the Arts and has designed numerous shows throughout his college career including: Amélie, Chess, Fun Home and Head Over Heels. cadenevergreen.com

CASEY PRICE, he/him (Lighting Designer) is excited to work with Village Theatre's KIDSTAGE. Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Casey has worked across the nation as a designer and technician for many companies including Arts West, Seattle Rep, Hale Center Theatre, Pioneer Theatre Company, Cape Playhouse, Walt Disney World, Orlando Rep, Arizona Broadway Theatre, and many more. Casey holds a BS from Utah Valley University.

EVAN MOSHER, he/him (Sound Designer) is an audio engineer, sound designer, and musician who's thrilled to be back with Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE after previously working on Legally Blonde: The Musical and Mean Girls: High School Version. He has frequently worked with Seattle Shakespeare Company, Seattle Public Theatre, ArtsWest, Book-it Repertory Theatre, Washington Ensemble Theatre, Whitman College Theatre, On the Boards, and Cafe Nordo, where he was AV Manager and company sound designer. He is a member of the art-pop band “Awesome,” with whom he’s crafted melodic noise and peculiar performances since 2004.

LIZ HASTINGS, (Props Coordinator) was raised in Mukilteo, WA, before spending over a decade doing theatrical prop carpentry, furniture restoration, and luxury TTRPG accessory production across the country. Credits include: Stages St. Louis, Barter Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. They hold a BA in theater from Western Washington University and an MFA in production technology: props from Ohio University.

ETHAN SWIM, he/him (Stage Manager) is thrilled to be stage managing this complex production. He has worked extensively with Village Theatre and Village Theatre's KIDSTAGE. Most recently, he worked on A Wrinkle in Time (KIDSTAGE) and Jersey Boys (Village Theatre). Ethan would like to thank his partner Drew, and family, for their constant love and support. "The world is your oyster and we'll all be Cosmopolitans." Instagram: @ethan_swim22

ATHENA DAVIS, (Assistant Stage Manager) is honored to be involved with Les Misérables School Edition! Credits include: The 21st Annual Festival of New Musicals (Village Theatre), A Wrinkle in Time, Fiddler on the Roof, KIDSTAGE Originals 2024, Holiday Cabaret, and Bright Star (Village Theatre's KIDSTAGE). Athena is a Village Theatre Institute student, works on staff as a House Manager, and is the Village Theatre recipient of the 2024 Teeny Award. Special thanks to her family, friends, and staff members for their support!