Citadel Theatre 2019-2020 Annie

16 Northbrook Theatre next year. She would like to dedicate her performance to her mom. www.chamayamoody.com Everleigh Murphy (Molly), age seven, made her professional debut as a six-year-old violin-playing Ivonka in Once (Paramount Theatre). Her experience includes numerous commercials and print campaigns, as well as TV and stage credits. Favorite roles include Rachel on NBC’s Chicago Fire (Season 7) and playing a unicorn for Lucky Charms. She’s a Company 22 competitive dancer for Studio 22. Love to family, friends, and teachers. Representation: Gray Talent Group, Lampiasi Talent Management, Ohlsson Model & Talent. Kayla Norris (Annie) is in 7th grade and is BEYOND excited to be making her Citadel Debut! Her previous acting credits include: Ladahlord in James and the Giant Peach, Daisy in Alice in Wonderland Jr., Pepper in Annie, Stylist in Legally Blonde Jr., Dorothy In The Wiz Remix, Mulan in Mulan Jr., and Young Nala in Lion King Jr. She enjoys baking, swimming, dancing, drawing, party planning, and hanging out with her theater friends. Ellen Phelps (Miss Hannigan) Co-Founder, director, and actor at Citadel Theatre, Ellen’s past productions include The Roommate, Vanya Sonia Masha and Spike, Elemeno Pea, ‘Til The Fat Lady Sings, Prisoner of 2nd Avenue, Something’s Afoot, Sirens, Other Desert Cities, and A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum. Other theatre credits include Company, Rumors, The Boy Friend, and The Glass Menagerie. Ellen would like to thank her husband, Scott, for his constant support. Also hugs and kisses to our grandchildren who are nally old enough to see Grandma perform. Alexander Rubin (Drake, Sound Effects Man, Ickes, Ensemble) is thrilled to be making both his Citadel and Chicagoland debuts! New York credits: Paradiso and Paradiso: The Path of Beatrice . Regional credits: Ragtime, Monty Python’s Spamalot , The Producers , Joseph…Dreamcoat , and Gypsy . Film: Love Pyar Whatever . While at NYU Tisch: The Pillowman , Desire , Earthquakes In London . Recent graduate of the iO Musical Improv program. Deepest thanks to my family, friends, and teachers for supporting me along the journey! IG: alexanderrubinof cial. Kyle Ryan (Rooster Hannigan) studied at Columbia College in Chicago and The Second City. Fresh to the chicago scene, Kyle has worked with The House theater of Chicago Porchlight Music Theater, Theo Ubique, Red Theater and most recently in The Ballad of Lefty and Crabbe at underscore theater. Michael J. Ryan (Male Swing, Ensemble) is a Chicago based Tenor and Performer. Credits include Van Buren in DAMN YANKEES (Wilmette Center for the Arts), THE GRAND DUKE, THESPIS, PIRATES OF PENZANCE, RUDDIGORE, YEOMEN OF THE GUARD (The Savoyaires); YEOMEN OF THE GUARD, PRINCESS IDA, IOLANTHE, PATIENCE, MERRIE ENGLAND (The Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company, Inc) and JOSEPH’S GIFT (by composer Francis L. Lynch). In addition Michael has both been a part of the DePaul Community Chorus as well as competed in Pro/Am ballroom competitions throughout the U.S. Sophia Smith (July) is thrilled to be making her rst appearance with Citadel Theatre. Recent credits include Mary ( Mary Poppins ), Charlie ( You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown ), and Mrs. TeaVee ( Willy Wonka ). Sophia is a voice student in the Conservatory Program at Merit School of Music. Sophia would like to thank her parents, friends and family, and vocal coach Máire Witt O’Neill for their love, support, and encouragement. Sophia hopes that everyone enjoys the show! Alison Stake (Mrs. Greer, Boylan Sister, Frances Perkins, Ensemble, Dance Captain) happily returns to Citadel Theatre, having performed in their productions of Oliver! , A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum , and A Christmas Story . Favorite past roles include Maggie in Brigadoon , Rose in The Secret Garden , Maggie in A Chorus Line , and ensemble roles in Hair, Ragtime