Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella: Youth Edition Cast

Dawson Claire is thrilled to step into this magical production, marking her 12th show! Her favorite roles include Willy Wonka (Violet Beauregarde), Mary Poppins (Jane Banks), Matilda (Lavender), and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Beth Bradley. She would like to thank the creative team for this enchanting opportunity!

Maggie is excited to be making her debut at the Royal! She is a rising sophomore and is active in choir, theater, and voice lessons at her school. Recent shows include her high school's production of Bye Bye Birdie: Youth Edition and this summer's production of Frozen Jr. (ACT). She hopes you have a ball!

Madison is so happy to be in the Royal Theatre’s production of Cinderella Jr! She has been in a few other productions like Newsies Jr as Dorothy/Pat and Descendants as Jane at the Royal Theatre as well! In her free time, she loves painting, baking, and jamming to music! She can’t wait to show her inner magic in this show! Bippity Boppity Boo!!

Faith Jeffries is thrilled to be back on stage at The Royal Theatre! Her most recent performance was in Shrek: The Musical Jr. Her favorite past roles include Alice Wendleken in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and Louisa in The Sound of Music. Faith loves to sing, dance, and perform. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Allison is excited to be a part of another Royal show! She enjoys being in her school and church choir. She would like to thank Ms. Lauren for the opportunity! She hopes you enjoy the show, even if her character makes things a little miserable for Cinderella!

Theater is Abby Grace’s happy place, and she’s thrilled to be back onstage! She’s done 20+ shows at The Royal & Wildwood. Favorites: Mary Poppins, Young Éponine, & Joseph ensemble. This time, she’s trading spoonfuls of sugar for stepmother sass in Cinderella! Thanks to Lauren for the chance to be delightfully dreadful.

Lilah is over the moon to make her theater debut as Joy in Cinderella! She fills her spare time with singing, dancing, and laughter, surrounded by family, friends, and her pets—including her chickens. Grateful for this opportunity, she hopes you’re swept up in the magic right along with her!

Dakota is excited to make her Royal Players debut with all the drama of Joy! Recent credits include Argenta Contemporary Theatre’s A Christmas Story (2024 & 2025; MaryBeth) & u/s Charlie in Charlie & the Chocolate Factory (2026). She’s grateful to her family for their support & love, and all thanks to God for the gift of music and the arts!

Caroline is so excited to be back on the Royal stage for her 8th show! She has enjoyed working with her mom & sister on this production. She thanks Ms. Lauren and the production team for giving her this opportunity, as well as her voice coach, Lexie Ellis, for helping her get this role. She hopes you have a magical experience!

Macy McGinty is 12 years old and enjoys basketball, cheerleading, snow skiing, and performing on stage. Her shows at the Royal include Annie Jr., Matilda, and Mary Poppins Jr. Macy is excited to be a stepsister in Cinderella and is having a ball bringing the magic of this classic story to life.

Logan is excited to take the stage again for his 8th production at The Royal Theatre. His favorite roles so far have been Nigel (Matilda) and Shrek (Shrek the Musical, Jr). Logan enjoys singing, playing piano, and spending time with friends. He would like to thank everyone who has supported him along the way. Enjoy the show!

"Haddie is so excited to be returning to the Royal stage as The King. She has also appeared in Marry Poppins Jr (Bert), Seussical Jr. (The Cat in the Hat), The Sound of Music (Marta Von Trapp) and most recently in Shrek Jr (The Pied Piper). Haddie will be an 8th grader at BJHS. She would like to thank Lauren for this great opportunity "

Katie is in 6th grade and has enjoyed her time in nearly a dozen plays. She was nominated for a Bentony Award for her role as Sandy in Annie, Jr. You can find her acting, singing, pageants, creating art, youth group activities, and serving the special needs and preschool children at church. She is an Ambassador for Lisowe's Lights.

Lawsynn is thrilled to be back at the Royal for another show. Her favorite roles have included Annie JR. and Mary Poppins JR. When not on the theater stage, you can find Lawsynn on the competitive dance stage. Lawsynn would like to thank the production team for giving her this opportunity to help tell one of her favorite stories…Cinderella.

Abbott Turner, 10, is excited to reign as the Queen in Cinderella: Youth Edition. She’s appeared in Mary Poppins Jr. and Newsies Jr. with the Young Players. She enjoys singing, doing nails, and volleyball. She’s grateful to her parents, Ms. Lauren, and Everett. Enjoy the show—because even midnight can’t stop the magic!

Avery is so excited to be a part of another show at the Royal! She would like to thank her family and friends for believing in her! Some of her favorite shows she’s been a part of are: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Annie Jr. and Mary Poppins Jr. She enjoys singing in the choir at school and taking piano lessons. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Sarah is so happy to be back on the Royal stage. Past productions include Newsies, Jr. (Jo Jo) and Shrek, Jr. (Ensemble). She would like to thank all of her family and friends for supporting her through her theater journey. Enjoy the show!

Emberlee has loved performing since making her stage debut at age 4 at The Rialto in Morrilton. This is her fifth Royal Theatre production. Her favorite one so far was terrifying the community as a creepy doll in the 2025 RT Haunted House. She is grateful for the love and support of her family and friends.

Belle is excited for her performing arts debut with this production. She dreams big and has a very creative personality. She has a big heart and loves finding ways to help others. She loves creating art, crocheting, and being a girl scout. She is ready to add performing to that list. Hope you all enjoy the show!

Landry is excited to be returning to the stage at The Royal. Past performances include Newsies, Jr; The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical; & Shrek The Musical, Jr. Off stage Landry enjoys singing, piano, and spending time with friends. She would like to thank everyone who has supported her and made this show possible. Enjoy the show!

Miriam is an imaginative 8yo who loves bringing stories to life on and off the stage. She enjoys writing stories, composing songs, playing piano, arts and crafts, music, and exploring nature. She has been a competitive dancer for two years, booked a paid acting role on The Daily Show, and recently shined as a leading co-star in her class play.

Caroline is excited to be making her stage debut in this production. She loves singing, dancing, and performing for family and friends. Caroline enjoys learning new things and having fun with her castmates. She is thrilled to be a part of the show and hopes you enjoy the performance!

Emerson is an 11-year-old performer who is excited to be making her stage debut in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella Jr. She is a competitive dancer who absolutely loves being on stage and expressing herself through performance. Emerson has had so much fun being part of this production and looks forward to many more shows ahead!

Lizzie is thrilled to perform at the Royal again with the Young Players! Outside of theatre, Lizzie is in her school band and choir, takes dance at Shuffles, and plays basketball. Lizzie would like to thank Ms Lauren for giving her the opportunity to perform on the Royal stage and thank AK Collier Studio and Shuffles for helping her along the way.

Lyla is excited to make her stage debut! She loves art, Jesus, and hanging with her friends! She is excited to be a part of the show!

Kate is delighted to be back on stage at The Royal! Past roles include Alice Wendeken in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Madame in Aristocats, Mrs Corry in Mary Poppins, Tessie in Annie, Amaryllis in The Music Man, Jane Cheese in Tell Me The Truth and Abdi in The Lion, The Witch and The Warm Robes. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Hallie is thrilled to debut with Young Players Theater! A dancer since age 3, she’s spent years dreaming of the stage. She also plays piano and violin, and she is eager to bring her love of dance, drama, and music to life as a Townsperson and Royal Ball Guest. She’s come a long way from dressing like a princess to finally joining the cast!

Lainey is thrilled to join Cinderella Youth Edition at the Royal Theatre! Her favorite past roles include Squidward in SpongeBob Jr. and the Wicked Witch in Shrek Jr. She loves all things musical theatre and thanks everyone who has supported her along the way.

Tenley is ecstatic to hit the stage for the third time at the Royal Theatre. After loving her roles in Seussical Jr. and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, she has been so excited for the next production. She is so grateful to be a part of the Cinderella production. She hopes you will sit back and enjoy the show!

Ruby is 11 years old and is very excited to be making her debut with the Young Players! She enjoys reading, telling stories, playing video games, and sewing. She is grateful for this opportunity and looks forward to learning all about theater.

Emma is thrilled to be part of Cinderella! She has previously appeared in Newsies Jr., Mary Poppins Jr., and Annie Jr., at the Royal Theater. She loves performing on stage. Emma would like to thank Ms. Lauren for this wonderful opportunity and for all her support and encouragement throughout the show.

Laurin is excited to be back on the Royal stage. Her past roles include Children's choir in Joseph (Wildwood), Tessie in Annie (Studio), ensemble in Mary Poppins Jr. (Royal) and ensemble in Finding Nemo Jr (Studio). While she's not performing she enjoys playing volleyball and dancing at Shuffles and Ballet II. She is honored to be part of the show!

Tallulah is thrilled to make her debut at The Royal Theater. She is 11 and an avid reader. As a creative she can be found sketching, painting, re-decorating her room (again) or putting together the coolest fashion. If you are looking for her she is likely outside roller skating or riding her bike.

Isabelle is a vibrant 10 year old girl with stars in her eyes. She loves to sing, dance, and use her imagination. Isabelle is involved in soccer and archery. This is Isabelle’s first play and she’s excited to start her drama career.

Shelby is so excited to be in her very first theater play in Cinderella! When she’s not spending time with her family and friends or snuggling her cat, Mr. Whiskers, she’s busy trying new things from pickleball to cat shows with Mr. Whiskers! She hopes you have just as much fun watching the play as she does performing!

Sadie is so excited to be in her second production at the Royal Theater. Sadie was previously in Annie Get Your Gun and loved every minute of it. We can’t wait to see where her love of theater takes her.

Samantha is thrilled to be back on stage in Cinderella Jr.! Over the past two years, she’s discovered a passion for theatre and has performed in four productions! She hopes to one day become an actress. Outside of theatre, she was recently elected to the 7th grade Student Council and is very excited for the year ahead!

Andi Adams is making her debut with her first play at the Royal. Outside of the spotlight, she enjoys staying active through tennis, golf, and volleyball, and loves expressing her creativity in all forms. When she’s not performing or creating, Andi can be found spending time with her two beloved weenie dogs or exploring new places through travel.

Tatum is so excited to perform in her first play! She is outgoing and loves to try new things. Tatum enjoys doing her makeup, dancing, and traveling. Although, if she could do one thing everyday, it would be to play basketball. We hope you enjoy the show!

Tyrion Fogleman is thrilled to be making his stage debut in Young Players' production of Cinderella Jr. A graduating fifth grader, Ty looks forward to working with this cast and crew and growing as a young performer. When not at rehearsal, he enjoys board games and cooking. He would like to thank his family & friends for their support.

Kaylee is so excited for her first stage experience! She has always been an avid lover of the arts and is looking forward to strengthening her skills in singing, dancing, and acting. Kaylee will be in 5th grade this upcoming year and can’t wait for many new adventures. (Also, wish her a Happy Birthday at the July 18th show!)