Rudolph The Rednosed Reindeer Jr Cast

Sage Fleck is a freshman at Buckhannon-Upshur High School and a proud member of the BUHS Band, where she rocks the flute! When she’s not practicing music, Sage can usually be found gaming or camping with friends and family. She’s super excited to hit the stage and make her theater debut—break a leg, everyone!

Lucy Hipes is in the 6th grade at BUMS. She previously performed in the Wizard of Oz. In addition to performing on stage, she also loves dance, gymnastics, and playing the piano.

Callan Hanifan (Age 10) is so excited to be back on stage! He’s played Schwartz in A Christmas Story, Leroy Herdman in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Gil in Finding Nemo Kids, and Mufasa in The Lion King Kids. Callan is a 5th grader at French Creek Elementary and a proud part of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. He loves soccer, hanging out with his friends, and spending time with his crested gecko, Rocky. His favorite Christmas song is “Holly Jolly Christmas”!

Ava has been performing with BCT for 3 years. She began her theater experience in the Wizard of Oz and has starred in A Christmas Story, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Finding Nemo Kids, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, The Lion King Jr, and Alice in Wonderland. She joined the Buckhannon Middle School Theatre for the first time this fall as Daphne in Too Many Detectives in the Murder Mansion. Ava enjoys playing sports and art and brings a passion for creativity to the stage.

Oliver Morehead is a 5th grader who got his start in theater portraying Pumba for BCT’s Summer Camp production of The Lion King. He is excited to be on the stage again in Rudolph! Oliver enjoys martial arts classes, Minecraft, and creating & building. He wants to thank his family & friends for their support with rehearsals & shows.

Asher Cline is a talented and dedicated 9yo student from Buckhannon, WV whose love for the stage shines through every performance. A kind soul with a Type A personality, Asher takes his work seriously and pours his heart into everything he does. He has already appeared in Finding Nemo Kids, The Greatest Christmas Pageant Ever, and most recently rocked his role as Zazu in The Lion King Kids. In addition to his theatre work, Asher enjoys catching for his baseball team, training hard for wrestling, and tackling tough math problems just for the challenge. No matter the role—on stage, on the mat, or in the classroom—Asher gives his all every single time.

Lily Morehead is an 8th grader who has appeared in several BCT & Middle School theater productions. She is excited for this opportunity to build upon her acting skills! Lily enjoys multiple methods of creative expression for storytelling including writing, filming, music, and visual art. She would like to thank her friends & family for their support as well as everyone who has helped the show run smoothly!

Jaron has been doing productions with the BCT for the past two years and the middle school productions this year. His favorite has been The Wizard of Oz and last year’s middle school spring show. He loves performing, whether it is singing, doing improve, or learning a particular part. He enjoys making people laugh and can’t wait for more opportunities to do just that!

Madilynne, 17, is currently a junior at Buckhannon-Upshur High School. She is a member of the choir, Soundwaves, and the National Art Honor Society. She is an active member of the Tallmansville Racers 4-H Club and Upshur County 4-H Teen Leaders. She has been a past member of the B-U Band and B-UMS Theater Club. She is getting ready to experience her third year participating in the ACDA All-State Choir. In her spare time, she likes to crochet, go thrifting, listen to music, read novels, play video games, and chat with her friends. Madilynne is very excited about her role as Mrs. Claus in her very first BCT production. She says participating in Rudolph has been a lot of fun and a great way to connect with people.

Maddy Earnest the freshman at BUHS. She's involved in choir, archery, educators rising, and theater. this is her first BCT show, and she is so excited for the new friends and opportunities this experience has given her.

I am 18, homeschooled and a senior in high-school. This will be my third show with BCT. I play guitar, love to cross stitch and have been in 4-H for 12 years. This year I had the honor to receive the 2025 Strawberry Festival Hostess Princess title. I can't wait to see what this show and all the future productions bring!

Elliot is a second grade student at Tennerton Elementary School. This is Elliot's fourth BCT production, having previously appeared in the Wizard of Oz (Fiddler Munchkin), Finding Nemo Kids (Squirt), and Lion King Kids (Timon). An aspiring herpetologist, Elliot can also be found in the woods, with his nose in a book, on the soccer field, or making a leprechaun trap for his favorite holiday. Thanks to my mom, dad, and older brother for dragging me into all of this and to my grandparents for making sure I got picked up from school and had dinner! Shout out to the elves!

Thomas Loudin is thrilled to return to the BCT stage as Rudolph! Thomas is in sixth grade at Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School. Thomas loves theater, having appeared in BCT productions as "Simba" in the Lion King JR, "Charlie" in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, “Crush” in Finding Nemo Kids, “Flick” in A Christmas Story, the “Mayor of Munchkinland” in The Wizard of Oz, and a chorus member in Frozen Jr. Thomas enjoys playing the piano, dancing at The Dance Factory, playing soccer, hunting, and was in the WV All-State Children’s Chorus the past two years. He wants to thank his family and friends for their support, and his BCT theater family for helping him bring the character to life. Break legs to all fellow cast members!

I'm a senior I'm 17 years old. I hope you enjoy the show, Thank you for coming to watch!

Adrianne played young Anna in Frozen, Jr. and had several parts in The Wizard of Oz. Adrianne is a 13-year-old homeschooler who enjoys tap, jazz, hip hop and theater. She is active in her church and community. She wants to thank her family and friends for their continued support.

Harper is happy to yet again get to perform in another show with BCT! Especially with a cast such as this one, that has so many of her closest friends and even her little brother in it. She has enjoyed playing the role of Boss Elf where she gets to lead the other elves, practice her choir directing, and overall gets to have a great time pretending to be mean. (Mostly to Hermey.) most of all Boss Elf wishes for you to turn off your phones, pay attention, and enjoy the show! "Thank you for coming, it means a lot!"

Lydia Wood is a 5th grade homeschool student who enjoys art, baking, gymnastics, hunting, and is excited to be acting! She says, “Hope you enjoy the show!”

Kathleen is an 8th grader at Robert L. Bland Middle School in Weston. She is an accomplished musician, playing the flute in the school band and singing as a Soprano I. Kathleen was honored to attend the West Virginia All-State Choir in both 2024 and 2025. When she’s not performing, she enjoys creating art and spending time with animals. She is excited to be an Elf in *Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer JR.* and hopes you enjoy the show!

Claire is 15 years old and in the 10th grade. She likes singing and playing instruments such as piano, ukulele, and guitar. She also likes karate and tennis. Her past plays include the Wizard of Oz and A Christmas Story.

Leah Long is 8 years old and attends 3rd grade at St. Patrick’s School. She has previously performed in Finding Nemo Kids (Scuba Mask Dancer, Turtle) and The Lion King Kids (Ed). She enjoys dance, reading, the color pink, singing in her school choir, and playing with her sister and friends. Leah loves being an elf!

Jojo DiStefano is a third grader who loves bringing stories to life on stage! She has previously played a Rafiki Narrator in Lion King JR, Humpty Dumpty in Alice in Wonderland, Nemo in Finding Nemo Jr., a town kid in Willy Wonka, and the unforgettable Gladys in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. When she’s not acting, she’s busy creating art, making music, and probably dreaming up her next big adventure. She’s thrilled to be part of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer JR. and Buckhannon Community Theatre!

Ava Trent is 15 and in 10th grade at BUHS. She has been acting since she was 5 years old and has been in numerous plays with BCT as well as multiple movie productions. While at BUMS, she both performed in and assistant directed their Theatre Club productions. Ava was selected for WV Music Educators Association in 2022, WV All-State Choir in 2024 and 2025, and American Choral Directors Association in 2025. She is both a dancer and an assistant at Studio 33. Ava is so excited to bring Clarice to life, and wants everyone to remember that there’s always tomorrow for dreams to come true!

Aurora has been performing with BCT for three years. She has had roles in The Wizard of Oz, Death by Dessert, Will You Be My Nemesis, All the Ways the World will End But Not You, Finding Nemo Kids, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, How to Survive a Shakespeare Play, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Midsummer Night's Dream, Alice in Wonderland, Mama Mia (tech). She has studied at the WVU Youth Theatre Camp and was elected President of the BUMS Theatre Club. She is taking the stage this fall as Velma in Too Many Detectives in the Murder Mansion. Aurora enjoys singing in the BUMS choir and baking in her free time.

Chesley is made his BCT debut in A Christmas Story He is an active 14 year old who enjoys his friends and eating his favorite food Mac-and-Cheese. He would like to let his mom and dad know he loves them. “I love you mom and Dad”.

Ryder Dillon is a Freshman at BUHS. He is currently involved in Choir, Soundwaves & All State choir aside from Rudolph. On his free time he enjoys playing his piano, computer and spending time with family & friends.

Octavian attends seventh grade at Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School. He loves playing percussion in the band. He enjoys taking part in chess club, theater club, and math field day competitions. Octavian's favorite subjects at school are Math and Science. He is an active member of the Tallmansville Racers 4-H Club and Upshur County 4-H Middle School Teen Leaders. He also competes on the Buckhannon-Upshur 4-H Air Rifle and Archery teams. He is the reigning 2025 WV Strawberry Festival Junior Royalty King. This is Octavian's first BCT production, where he will be turning 13 on opening night! He appreciates being cast as King Moonracer and the opportunity to make new friends.

Satori Klema (age 13) is in 7th grade at Buckhannon Upshur Middle School. She has been active with middle school theater and is currently in the role of Mrs Marple in Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion. Satori was also in The Wizard of Oz with the Missoula Children’s Theater over the summer. This is Satori’s first role with BCT and she is looking forward to more in the future! Satori is part of the choir at BUMS. Satori loves to sing and has participated in several talent shows and has placed each time. Satori’s dream is to sing and perform in musicals!

Genesis is a 4th grader who’s overjoyed to bring Dolly to life — and to dance and fly as one of Santa’s reindeer! She has loved performing with BCT as a Lullaby League munchkin in The Wizard of Oz, a Town Child in Willy Wonka, Pearl in Finding Nemo Kids, Gladys in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, the Dormouse in Alice in Wonderland, and Nala in The Lion King Kids. She has also appeared in JCFilms movies, takes dance at The Dance Factory, and loves writing stories, painting, cooking, and exploring fun facts in trivia, math, and science. Genesis is proud to represent misfit toys everywhere and hopes Dolly’s story reminds others that we all belong and have something special to share.

There’s never a dull moment when Michal is around! This 3rd grader has rocked BCT shows like The Wizard of Oz (Munchkin), Finding Nemo Kids (Jellyfish/Sea Chorus), Willy Wonka (Squirrel), The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Baby Angel), Alice in Wonderland (Heart Child), and The Lion King Kids (Hyena). Full of sparkle, sass, and big ideas, she loves theatre, art, fashion, cheer, gymnastics, singing, improv, and dreaming up wild adventures. Michal can’t wait to roll into Rudolph as the Train with square wheels on her caboose—because a little spunk and a lot of heart can take you anywhere!

Abigail Morehead is a 2nd grader looking forward to performing in Rudolph after a fun experience with BCT’s Summer Camp show of The Lion King! Abby enjoys dance classes, learning piano, and reading. She would like to thank her friends & family for supporting the arts and listening to her sing songs from Rudolph on repeat.

Haisley's first production with BCT was Finding Nemo Jr, as part of the jelly fish forest and found that she really enjoyed theatre. After that, she was in "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" as a baby angel and in Lion King, Jr. as part of the hyena ensemble. Haisley loves spending time with her family and friends, her cat Jack, making art, singing, and acrobatics at The Dance Factory. She excels in school and is definitely a people person!

Evey is a 3rd grade homeschool student who enjoys gymnastics, horseback riding, and being outdoors.

Hudson Cline is a 7-year-old student from Buckhannon, WV who’s never met a spotlight—or a joke—he didn’t like! Confident, quick-witted, and full of energy, Hudson loves making people laugh and keeping everyone on their toes. When he’s not lighting up the stage in Rudolph, you can find him wrestling, playing baseball, or shooting hoops. Dedicated but always playful, Hudson brings his big personality and sense of humor to everything he does—making sure there’s never a dull moment (or a quiet one) around him!

Abram Cline is a 7-year-old student from Buckhannon, WV who’s lighting up the stage for the very first time in Rudolph! Abram is stepping out of his comfort zone and couldn’t be more excited to bring some Christmas cheer to the audience. In addition to his newfound love for the stage, Abram’s accolades include being a dedicated wrestler, baseball player, and basketball enthusiast. Known for his perfectionism and big imagination, Abram is ready to make this Christmas performance one to remember!

Kasana Wood is a 1st grade homeschool student who enjoys math, playing outside, and aspires to be a zookeeper. All she wants for Christmas are her two front teeth!

Margot Hipes is in the 1st grade at BAES. This is her first time performing with BCT. She loves gymnastics, playing piano, and all kinds of animals, but especially cats.

MJ is a 6th grader thrilled to join the Misfit Toy Ensemble—especially since he gets to share the stage with his sisters! He’s enjoying learning about theatre and trying new things after helping backstage in Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka and stepping into the spotlight as a gazelle in The Lion King Kids. A creative tech whiz with a big heart, MJ loves making movies, gaming, building epic LEGO creations, and spending time with his family. He’s proud to help show that being a little different can make you something pretty special.