Oliver! Cast

Henry just finished fifth grade and this is his fifth theatrical performance with LTMT. Henry was an Oompa-Loompa in Willy Wonka Jr., performed in Broadway Bound, a munchkin in Wizard of Oz, and played Specs in Newsies Jr..Henry is a rock collector, music lover, loves to swim, read, play violin and spend time with friends and family!

Nicholas joined the LTMT stage in Peter Pan (John) and has been in numerous LTMT, Rising Stars, and LVHS Viking Theatre productions since. Memorable roles include Kurt in The Sound of Music, Omar in Aladdin Jr. and Neleus in Mary Poppins. He now returns as the Director of Choreo after being the Choreographer and Assistant Director for Newsies Jr. He stepped into the role of Fagin a week prior to opening night after the original actor was unexpectedly unable to perform.

Jaxon is SO EXCITED to be taking the stage with his LTMT family in the role of Dodger. Previous productions include Matilda Jr. (Nigel), Wizard of Oz (Munchkin Mayor), Spongebob Jr. (Spongebob), Newsies Jr. (Les), and Finding Nemo Kids (Marlin).  He would like to thank his family and friends for their support, especially his parents for driving him to all of his rehearsals.

This is Brian's first performance with LTMT. He has performed several times as Uncle Drosselmeyer in the Nutcracker, and he has been a long-time stage dad for his children, who convinced him to audition for Bill Sikes. Brian manages a medical device company by day and has been a public speaker for many years. He loves to sing and play piano and guitar in his free time. Brian would like to thank William (Fagin) for his encouragement and advice during rehearsals.

Clair is excited to join the cast of Oliver! in her first production with LTMT. She enjoys singing, dancing, and making new friends onstage.

Brookley just finished 7th grade at Lago Vista Middle School and has performed in seven LTMT productions, including Newsies Jr., Wizard of Oz, Mary Poppins, and Willy Wonka Jr. She loves musical theatre, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

Andy Cox is proud to return to the stage with LTMT this summer. He was last seen as the Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz. He has also had roles in past LTMT productions including Mary Poppins, Hello Dolly!, Annie, and Oklahoma. Other past theater credits include roles in Postmortem, Arsenic and Old Lace, Exit the Body, Jack of Diamonds, Desk Set, See How They Run, Daddy’s Dyin’ Who’s Got the Will?, Assassins, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Grease, and My Fair Lady. Andy also enjoys singing with the Hill Country Singers. He lives in Lago Vista and has three beautiful children.

Favorite past roles: Ms Hannigan in "Annie" ('13/'19), Bunny Watson in "Desk Set", Abby Brewster in "Arsenic and Old Lace", the Iconic Birdwoman in "Mary Poppins", LaMerle in "...Guacamole Queens" and recently has enjoyed adding tap dancing to her skill set!! Lisa is also President of LV Players, sings with Hill Country Singers and Lakeside Christian Fellowship, and a full time employee of LVISD. She is an integral part of the success of making live theater a reality for residents of Lago Vista. Many thanks to hubby Scott!!!

Joseph has a stage history of over 50 years, although this production ends an almost 30 year hiatus. He has also directed over the years and has technical, makeup and costuming skills. He also helped found a improv troupe called Performance Art Church (PeACH) with focus on developing the creativeness and talent of up and coming artists to explore 'outside of the box'.

Past LTMT roles include: Andrew Carnes in "Oklahoma", Cecco in "Peter Pan", Cordell Hull in "Annie", and the Judge in "Hello Dolly". Leading roles in Lago Vista Players shows include: "Mornings at Seven," "Jack of Diamonds," "Arsenic & Old Lace," "See How they Run," and "Doublewide Texas". When not on stage he's often running lights and sound effects. Dr. Christie teaches Algebra 2 at LVHS and is also music director at Rolling Hills Community Church.

Past LTMT roles include Frances Perkins in "Annie." She's had roles on stage, managing props, and front of house for Lago Vista Players, and was stage manager for "Arsenic and Old Lace".  She is also an active singer in Lakeside Singers (Barbershop), Hill Country Singers, The Yellow Rose Singers, and the Rolling Hills Community Church chancel choir.  Her favorite role (years ago) was playing Domina, in "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum."

Maya has been part of many LTMT and Rising Stars productions, including Newsies Jr., Wizard of Oz, and Willy Wonka Jr., where she played Mrs. Gloop. She continues to grow her passion for theatre and loves taking on new roles.

This is Zach’s 4th show with LTMT. He has been a part of Matilda Jr as “Mr. Wormwood”, The Wizard of Oz as “Niko the Flying Monkey” and starred in Newsies as “Jack”. Zach feels blessed to be a part of this production of Oliver cast as “Noah”. He enjoys acting, football and JROTC at Leander High School.

Travis has been involved in fourteen LTMT musicals, starting as crew and then appearing on stage beginning with Oliver in 2011; he played Big Jule in Guys & Dolls; and Reb Mordcha in Fiddler. He has also appeared in Lago Vista Players productions, with the Hill Country Singers, and in church choirs and musicals. He is grateful to his kids for introducing him to the stage.

Ann is a UT grad with a Music Education degree and has been a choir director in Austin for many years. Bitten by the musical theatre bug in 2016, she’s loved performing ever since. She’s thrilled to return for Oliver!.

Addie is excited to return to LTMT after graduating from Texas State University. She has performed with LTMT in Mary Poppins, Hello Dolly!, and more. She fell in love with dance at a young age and is thrilled to be joining as Assistant Choreographer for Oliver! She would like to thank her loved ones for always supporting her.

Cassie has been in all LTM’s productions, such as, Wendy in Peter Pan, Hodel in Fiddler in the Roof, Irene Molloy in Hello Dolly. With the Rising Stars, she has been Bell in Beauty & the Beast Jr., Ursula in The Little Mermaid Jr., Jasmine in Aladdin Jr. She also has experience in commercials, film, editorial work & has been featured artist with Twilight Concerts.

Lucia is proud to be a part of LTMT in her first big summer show! She performed as Ariel in Broadway Bound this year and has played in ensemble roles for a theater company in Minnesota for 3 years before moving to Texas. Lucia also loves to dance and create beautiful art pieces in watercolor. She is writing a book, sells her paintings, and creating comic strips in her spare time. Lucia is in 5th grade at Evoke Academy.

McKinlee performed in Broadway Bound this year and is excited to join the cast of Oliver! She loves music, dance, and being on stage with friends.

Brooklyn attends Lago Vista Intermediate School and discovered her passion for theatre through Broadway Bound in Fall 2024. She quickly fell in love with Lake Travis Music Theatre and its amazing crew. Excited to be part of Oliver!, she looks forward to growing her stage experience. Outside of theatre, she enjoys karaoke, volleyball, soccer, and wake-surfing.

Penelope is excited to be joining LTMT for the second time! Her first performance was as a Munchkin in Wizard of Oz. She enjoys dancing tap and jazz at the Lago Vista Dance Studio and singing and all things creative! Currently she is a 4th Grader at LVIS.

With her first ever appearance in a musical theater production last year behind her, Karin is excited to be returning to the stage! With a background in dance, she also enjoys singing, songwriting and photography. Originally from Illinois, she moved to Texas in 2019 and has loved every minute of it. She is looking forward to this show!

Ed made his LTMT debut in last summer’s Wizard of Oz and is thrilled to return for Oliver! He’s grateful to be part of such a talented cast and enjoys supporting the arts in his community.

Nicholas joined the LTMT stage in Peter Pan (John) and has been in numerous LTMT, Rising Stars, and LVHS Viking Theatre productions since. Memorable roles include Kurt in The Sound of Music, Omar in Aladdin Jr. and Neleus in Mary Poppins. He now returns as the Director of Choreo after being the Choreographer and Assistant Director for Newsies Jr.

Ruth is returning as part of the Adult ensemble. She loves being part of LTMT’s productions, and most recently was “Auntie Em” in the Wizard of Oz. She also has been in Lago Vista Players productions and is a second soprano in the Hill Country Singers.  Ruth lives in Lago with her husband Jerry.

Laney grew up on stage, performing in many productions, competitions, and in small TV spots over the years. She became a director at 18, and has produced and performed in many shows in the 20+ years since. Laney is co-founder of Evoke Academy (Acton Academy Northshore). She is also a professional dancer, choreographer, photographer, stage mom, and a proud board member/ supporter of LTMT. Laney is grateful to Barbara for giving her a chance to stretch her vocal chords in such a loving environment.

Elizabeth Janson is a Culinary Arts Teacher at Lago Vista High School. She and her husband, Will have two daughters, Brookley and Jenna. This is Elizabeth’s second production to participate as a cast member in with Lake Travis Musical Theatre though she has worked on sets in several productions. She has been involved with LTMT through her daughter Brookley since 2018.

Melody is SO EXCITED to be making her LTMT directing team debut. As a 16 year theatre director in LISD she is excited to be exploring new opportunities with LTMT as both a director and board member.  Previous productions she has directed include As You Like It, Into the Woods, Pride and Prejudice, Marsh Girl (self-written), and Mean Girls just to name a few.  She would like to thank her family and friends for encouraging her in these new endeavors.  Enjoy the show!

Journey is just finishing up the 7th grade and after many years with LTMT, this is his first year in the summer show. He has performed in Aladdin Jr, Matilda Jr, and Frozen Jr. He was Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka Jr and the lovable character Crutchie in this year's Newsies Jr. In the summer of 2023 he got the opportunity to be cast in Zilker Theatre Productions' Matilda as Eric with 24 shows! When Journey is not on stage, you can find him on roller skates playing junior roller derby with the Texas Junior Roller Derby team all over the country. Skating and zipping past the opposing team is a thrill, but being on stage is his passion. He can't wait to be on the stage again this time in Oliver as Charley Bates.

Zoe started acting with LTMT at 5 years old. She is most happy when she’s on the stage. Zoe previously performed in LTMTs productions of Aladdin Jr., Frozen Jr., Willy Wonka Jr., Matilda Jr., Mary Poppins, Wizard of Oz and Newsies. She loves to dance, sing and cheer. She has been taking courses with Zach Theater for several years. Her dream is to perform on Broadway, and in 2022 she got to attend her first on Broadway show in NYC.

Emmett is thrilled to be back on stage! Other LTMT performances included Wizard of Oz (one of the City Fathers) and Broadway Bound ( Pinocchio). Being on stage is Emmett's passion. He also enjoys traveling, dancing, and reading. He would like to thank Mrs. Barbara and all of the LTMT team for their kindness and support.

Bailey just finished 5th grade and this is Bailey's first theatrical performance. When Bailey isn't doing theater, she loves to read books, play softball, draw, and sing. 

Harper is thrilled to return to the LTMT stage for her first summer show after performing as an Oompa Loompa in "Willy Wonka JR" and a Newsie in "Newsies JR." Off-stage, Harper loves to play volleyball, dance, and has shown an interest in learning how to direct musicals. She's finishing her 5th grade year homeschooling and looking forward to attending Lago Vista MS next year.

Jon-Tyler is SO EXCITED to once again share the stage with his brother and LTMT family as an Orphan and Fagin's Boy.  Previous productions include Seussical Jr. (Who), Wizard of Oz (Munchkin), Spongebob Jr. (Squidward), and Frozen Kids (Sven/Weselton). He would like to thank his family and friends for their support, especially his parents for driving him to all of his rehearsals.

Riley is is about to be a fifth grader and has done two performances with LTMT. She was a scab in the Newsies and now she currently is a Fagan boy and an orphan in Oliver. She is a magnificent singer and enjoys dance and hanging out with her friends and family.

Emma’s ready to steal the show in Oliver! as a Fagin boy, scrappy orphan, and twirly circus performer! This LTMT superfan has performed as a pre show Elsa in Frozen Jr., an Oompa Loompa in Willy Wonka Jr., shined in the Broadway Bound Showcase, danced as a Lullaby League munchkin in The Wizard of Oz, cracked laughs as Eric(a) in Matilda Jr. (with SAPA) and loved every second of performing in Newsies Jr. Big thanks to her fam, friends, Oliver! crew for the giggles and fun!

Atlas is thrilled to be performing in his second LTMT summer show! He appeared as a Munchkin last year in Wizard of Oz, and has previously performed with another company as Michael Banks in Mary Poppins and as a party boy in the Nutcracker. Atlas loves to sing and dance, play the piano, and work on his 3D printing business. Atlas is in 3rd grade at Evoke Academy.

Wesley Seymour is thrilled to be performing in his third production with Lake Travis Musical Theater. A talented 5th grader, Wesley has previously showcased his love for the stage in "Wizard of Oz" and "Mary Poppins." When he's not captivating audiences, Wesley enjoys competing on his swim team. He is excited to be part of "Oliver" and hopes you enjoy the show!

Max's passion for performing began as a toddler. He’s taken on roles with Los Altos Stage and has performed in Newsies Jr., Wizard of Oz and Matilda Jr. with LTMT. He loves singing, acting, and being part of the stage community.

Ben Zeiger is new to LTMT. Oliver is his first production and he is so excited to be an orphan and one of Fagin’s boys. Ben is a 5th grader at Valor Leander and enjoys swimming, playing football and video games.

Caroline is an excited soon-to-be 3rd grader, performing in Oliver! as part of the kids ensemble and an orphan. She has previously appeared in SpongeBob the Musical and Seussical the Musical as part of the ensemble through Glenn High School’s theater camps. When she’s not on stage, Caroline loves playing video games, swimming, shopping, and spending time with her friends and family. She also dances hip-hop and performs with the Gruv Dance Company through Muv Dance and Fitness. Caroline would like to thank her family for supporting her through all her crazy antics, and gives a special thanks to her dad and Miss Melody for getting her to rehearsals.

Ellen is very excited to be a part of Oliver! Earlier this year she performed as a snowflake in LTMT Broadway Bound. She enjoys singing, dancing, and being on stage. She would like to thank the cast and crew for this fun experience.

Elizabeth is happy to be part of Oliver! with LTMT. She loves singing and dancing and can’t wait to share the stage with her sister.

Joy returns to LTMT after two years in Broadway Bound and last summer’s Wizard of Oz. She loves being on stage and is excited to perform again with her theatre friends.

Juliet is an incoming 6th grader who is thrilled to be part of the Oliver! cast as a member of the kids ensemble and one of the orphans. She has previously performed in SpongeBob (ensemble) and Seussical the Musical (narrator) through Glenn High School’s theater camps, and most recently helped behind the scenes on her elementary school’s production of Peter Pan as part of the stage crew. Outside of theater, Juliet enjoys reading, writing, swimming, shopping, and spending time with friends. She is also a proud Cadette in the Girl Scouts. Juliet would like to thank her family for encouraging her to get out of her shell and onto the stage, and gives a special shoutout to her dad and Miss Melody for driving her to rehearsals.

Robin is 8 years old and thrilled to be in this show! She loves unicorns, arts and crafts, and anything pink or purple. She's an empathetic friend, a fantastic big sister, and always ready to try something new—especially sports and fun activities. She doesn't like anything spooky, but she loves to shine on stage!