Annie Cast

June Elyse Willingham, 14 years old, began her interest in acting a couple of years ago when she played Shprintze in Fiddler on the roof, Brigitta in The Sound Music and Emilie in A Goblin’s Christmas. This is her first time with Rise Family Theatre Group and she has enjoyed learning the character of Annie.

Mike Frazier is retired from the Walt Disney Company where he served as an award winning Security Manager. He was the recipient of the Distinguished Walt Disney Legacy Award. Mike is married, has five children, and 11 grandchildren. Two of his grandchildren, Michael and Marcus are also appearing in this production of Annie.

Jana Galindo began acting in church plays from ages 8-14. Through high school she focused her studies on classical piano, eventually earning two minors in music from Southeastern University as well as a master’s degree in education. After marrying and becoming a homeschooling mom, she continued perfecting her vocal chops through singing to her babies, participation on church worship teams, as well as teaching piano, voice, and music theory. The acting bug then struck again - she began film acting classes at the ripe old age of 33, staring in two short films since. Jana is THRILLED to return to the stage after a 23 year absence, and even happier to share it with her three daughters who she curated into music theatre lovers like herself! None of this would have been possible, however, without the support, encouragement, and cheerleading of her darling husband, Stephen, who never allowed her dreams and passion for the arts to fade.

Usually found behind the sound board for Rise Family Theatre, Monica Moore is thrilled to be on stage for this show as Miss Hannigan. She has previously performed in Pirates of Penzance, Into the Woods, Barefoot in the Park, and in But Why Bump off Barnaby. She has been a part of Rise for the last five years for her 3 children, whom she has homeschooled for the last 12 years. When not on stage, she loves reading and traveling with her family to the mountains.

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Returning to the stage with Rise Family Theatre is Lana Moore as Lily St. Regis. She has been a part of Rise for the last 5 years, with some of her favorite roles being Mrs. Corry in Mary Poppins, Kitty in Pride and Prejudice, and Miss Barnaby in Sherlock Holmes and the Bully of Baker Street. Lana also loves to crochet and read fantasy novels. She hopes to graduate in December and go to a trade school for blacksmithing.

Olivia Nunes is just a few months shy of 10 years old and has a true love for the arts. She enjoys acting, singing, dancing, fashion design, drawing, and crafting. Olivia has been performing since the age of five, when she appeared in Annie, and has since taken part in productions including High School Musical, Peter Pan, and Sherlock Holmes. In her free time, she loves playing with animals, especially her puppy, and spending time with her friends. Olivia is excited to share this theater season with the Galindo family, her friend Mila, and her new friend Ella. She is thrilled to take on the role of an orphan this year and continue growing her experience in the world of theater.

Lyla Church, 12, joined Rise Family Theatre with her sister this year. Her first production was Sherlock Holmes and the Bully of Baker Street where she played an orphan. She was so proud of herself for remembering her line that she had the confidence to audition for Annie this year. She was overjoyed to have been offered the role of Tessie, one of Annie’s orphan friends. Lyla has had so much fun meeting new friends with Rise and gained so much confidence since joining this theatre. She is a lover of geology and collects rocks. She wishes to become a traveling geologist when she grows up.

Ella Lopez, 10 yrs old, is the youngest of 5 siblings. She loves theater, and has been in 6 Broadway musicals, including playing Gretl in "The Sound of Music" and Bielke in "Fiddler On the Roof." She also loves gymnastics, ballet, reading, and playing piano. She is excited to join Rise Theater for this production!

Cora Moore is in her second year with Rise Family Theatre and is excited to be playing the orphan, Pepper.  Her first performance was last year as one of the twins in Peter Pan and last fall, she played the kooky Alma Tadema Lawrence in Sherlock and the Bully of Baker Street.  Away from the lights of the stage, you can usually find Cora climbing trees or reading a book in her cozy book nook.

Sparrow specializes in big smiles and even bigger hope.

Haylie is 19,  excited to be performing in Annie during her first season with this theater group. In the show, she appears as a Boylan Sister, Maid, and Servant. She loves being part of a community that combines creativity with faith and encouragement. Outside of theater, she enjoys singing, playing guitar, going to the gym, and listening to indie and alternative music. She is grateful for the opportunity to grow as a performer and to share this experience with such a supportive cast and audience.

Ava Church, 15, is in her first year of theatre. This is her second production with the Rise Family. Ava will be Mrs Pew, the lovable cook, in this year’s showing of Annie. She played Fifi, the witty housemaid in Sherlock Holmes and the Bully of Baker Street earlier this season. She has truly enjoyed being able to show her fun personality on the stage.  In her spare time, Ava enjoys drawing and crocheting. She hopes to be an animator someday.

Ella Erickson discovered the joys of musical theater just over a year ago and, she has since sized every opportunity she's been given to be on the stage. Some past roles she's played were Liza in Peter pan, Arista in Little mermaid, and Florinda in Into the woods. She's been singing for much longer though, and also fell in love with it immediately, musicals are her favorite and she's loved learning new singing and acting techniques that you cant really learn otherwise. She's loved art and literature for as long as she can remember, through drawing, crochet, acting, and other mediums, she loves making different worlds come alive. She's now excited to be Bonnie Boyln, bringing her love of the arts to the stage in Annie.

Tim has been in theatre for four years. He has been in productions of “Annie get your gun”, “ Oklahoma”, “fiddler on the roof”, and “my fair lady”. All of his past experience has been with a camp that takes a week to put on the shows (working very long hours 12-14). Tim’s other interests are archery, Scottish culture, and bladesmithing.

Israel loves Nintendo switches (though he doesn’t have one), raccoons, giraffes, manatees and horses. This is his second show. He played the assistant inspector in a Sherlock Holmes play with Rise and he’s the Apple Seller in this show. He loves reading and math & wants to be an engineer and inventor when he grows up.

Michael “Mikey” Scovone is 11 years old. He is a YouTuber who operates the Mikey’s Fun Family Adventures channel. He also enjoys creating Roblox games. When he grows up, Mikey wants to be a Foley artist. He likes eating and sleeping and playing with his brothers and sister. He also plays board games, video games, and card games. Mikey enjoys riding his Fliker scooter for outside time. He loves his Lord Jesus Christ. Mikey was recently in a production of Sherlock Holmes Meets the Bully of Baker Street where he played Charles Fuller, the valet.

Marcus Scovone is 10 years old. He enjoys drawing, riding his bike and eating food. He likes going on roller coasters and spending time with family. He also enjoys reading and playing games. He is the current Monopoly champion at his house. He recently acted as Prince George of Wales in Rise Family Theatre’s production of Sherlock Holmes Meets the Bully of Baker Street. He’s excited to play the assistant dog catcher and other ensemble roles in the upcoming production of Annie. He wants to thank his papa and brother for being in the play with him.

Andrew is thrilled to be part of Rise Family Theatre and grateful for every opportunity to grow on and off the stage. He faithfully serves each week in his church’s PreView kindergarten class and loves being a light to the little ones he teaches. His life verse, Matthew 5:14, reminds him daily: “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” When he’s not performing, Andrew enjoys filmmaking and sharing his creative projects with family and friends. He hopes you enjoy the show and as Bert Healy says, “Smile, darlin’, smile!”

Laylah loves Paw Patrol. Her favorite character is Marshal. She loves all kinds of dogs, but a Dalmatian is her favorite. This is Laylah's first show to be part of the cast. She is a resident of Hooverville and extra townperson. She loves her friends, church, and Jesus.

For the first time ever, Joey Moore will be joining Rise Family Theatre onstage as Mr. Bundles.  When not being roped by his family into being on stage, Joey works in the IT department at TECO and enjoys spending what free time he has with his family.