Evita Cast

Elijah is a Lockport, NY based actor who recently returned to the stage with Batavia Players, performing in The Importance of Being Ernest, Christmas Carol, Almost, Maine, Antony & Cleopatra (for which he received a Harvie Award as Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play), The Drowsy Chaperone, The Do Not Sing List Cabaret, King John and 12 Angry Jurors. Prior, he was seen in Xanadu in which he played Sonny Malone and in The Who’s Tommy in the role of Capt. Walker. Outside of the Batavia Players, some of Elijah's favorite roles include Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors and Drake in Honk! Elijah attended SUNY Fredonia where he received a B.A. in Theatre Arts as well as several certifications in stage combat.

Deacon is incredibly honored and excited to be given the chance to perform alongside such incredible and experienced talent. Roles Deacon has played include George (Schoolhouse Rock Live), Fred (A Christmas Carole), Lamar (Godspell), Dupree (Cry-Baby), Gangster 2 (The Drowsy Chaperone), and believe it or not Daddy Warbucks (Annie). Deacon is the 2024 Harvie Award winner for Outstanding Musical Solo Performance. Deacon also serves as a member of the Batavia Players Board of Directors. He would like to thank Batavia Players for continuing to allow him to be involved in their productions; his friends and family for all their support; and of course, everybody that came and saw this magnificent show. IG: @smith_deacon

Kristin has performed with Batavia Players in Songs for a New World, Little Women the Musical, (Jo March), On Broadway 8, 9, 10, Grey Gardens (“Young” Edie), Annie (Grace Farrell), Mamma Mia! (Tanya), A Charles Dickens Christmas (Mrs. Furnival), Love's Labour’s Lost (Moth), Back on the Boards Again: A Tribute to Stephen Sondheim, Uncle Vanya (Sonia), A Christmas Carol (Mrs. Cratchit), Almost Maine (Sandrine/Suzette), The Drowsy Chaperone (as Janet for which she won a Harvie award for Outstanding Lead Female in a Musical Performance), Cabaret: Opposites Attract, Cabaret: Do Not Sing List and King John. Other past credits include Fiddler on the Roof (Chava), Guys and Dolls (Sarah Brown) and Les Miserables (Cosette). Kristin would like to thank Andy and her family for their love and support.

Kendra is excited to return to the Main St. 56 Stage. Kendra previously performed with Batavia Player’s Summer Youth Theatre in roles such as “Bombalurina” in Cats, and “Mrs. Walker” in The Who’s Tommy. Kendra has also performed in Almost Maine, Antony and Cleopatra, King John, The Drowsy Chaperone, and 12 Angry Jurors. Kendra was recently nominated for a Harvie Award in performances in Almost Maine and Do Not Sing List.