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Camden Hadley
(White Witch) is 14 years old and very excited to be working with the Youth Wing again! This is her second show with Aiken Community Theater, and her first speaking role.
(Susan Pevensie) is a senior at Aiken High School, and is one of ACT’s Youth Wing officers. This lover-of-theater enjoys helping both on and off stage. You may have seen her previously in Matilda the Musical or Murder’s in the Heir. This fair lady desires thou to enjoy the showeth and all hail Queen Susan!
(Mrs. Beaver) is a high school sophomore who's performing in her 9th play here at ACT. Her most recent credits include ensemble in Elf the Musical and Fiona Starkweather in Murder's In The Heir. When Claire's not spending the majority of her time at ACT, she enjoys Girl Scouts, babysitting, and hanging with friends.
Connor Daugherty
(Wolf) lives in Aiken SC, where he attends Tall Pines STEM Academy. At Tall Pines, Connor is part of the Drama Club, Beta Club, Cross Country and Soccer Teams. Connor’s hobbies include sports, acting, writing, sketching, piano and listening to music. Connor is extremely proud to be in the cast of the Lion the Witch and The Wardrobe.
(Ensemble) is 14 years old and is homeschooled. He is in his 6th play at ACT including Christmas Story, Happily Ever After, Dragon Masters, The Frog Princess, and Elf the Musical. He has been in Youth Wing for 3 years. He enjoys doing magic and spending time with family.
Dee Ateca
(Tumnus) is a high school junior who is dual enrolled at Aiken Technical College. They most recently appeared in the ACT production of Murder’s In The Heir. Besides theatre, they also enjoy writing and producing music, and fine art. They hope you enjoy the show!
Garrett Maroney
(Adult Peter) is so excited to play this role. To share the stage with such an amazingly talented group of young actors, if only for a moment, is a privilege and pleasure. His fellow adult siblings aren’t too shabby either. Break a leg, everyone!
Izzy Braun
(Wood Nymph) is an 8th grader at Tall Pines STEM Academy. This is her second main stage play after Matilda the Musical. She is an active member of the Youth Wing and has been a part of many of their productions. She is also a member of the Tall Pines Drama Club. She hopes you will all enjoy the show!
(Wood Nymph) is currently in 8th grade at New Ellenton Middle School. She has been involved in ACT for the past five years and loves it! Her hobbies include reading, drinking tea, eating at Mi Ranchos, beating up her little brother, shopping, and going to church. Her past roles include, a Who in Seussical the Musical, Lucille in Junie B. Jones, and Vassalisa in The Frog Princess.
(Elf) is 11 years old and is a 6th grader at St. Mary’s Help of Christian School. Lili was last seen at ACT in Matilda the Musical as Nancy, and she is a member of the ACT Youth Wing. Lili loves to read.
(Aslan) is really excited to be playing Aslan for this show. He is the Youth Wing president. He was a Russian mafia member in Matilda the Musical and Jordan Starkweather in Murder’s in the Heir. Luke is also excited to be using a giant puppet.
Melissa Henry
(Adult Susan) is thrilled to be working with the Youth Wing for the first time, especially because she gets to spend time with her oldest daughter, Liliana. This is also her first time on the ACT stage as an actress after choreographing Nunsense and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown in 2014.
Olive Dixon
(Wood Nymph) is an eighth grader at Tall Pines STEM Academy. This is her third show with ACT, following a Youth Wing Garden Theatre production and Matilda The Musical. Olive sings with the Belles Canto choir and enjoys martial arts, making art, and anything that does not involve writing.
Paige Scarlett
(Ensemble) is 18 years old. You may have seen her before in Miracle on 34th Street, Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and Murder’s in the Heir. This is her last year in Youth Wing. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Patrick Creagh
(Wolf) began acting at Mead Hall. He performed in his first theatrical piece in 2021, and is very enthusiastic about showing his talent on stage for all to see. He is well-versed in voice impressions including ones he’s made up, accents, a few celebrities, cartoon and show characters. He wishes you to have an excellent time at ACT.
Elora Klepac
(Dwarf, the Snow Queen’s evil sidekick) is homeschooled and in 5th grade. Her first role at ACP was Lil Roo in Seussical the Musical Jr. She went on to play an elf and security guard in Elf, the Musical. Although she attended Youth Wing workshops for over a year, this is Elora’s first Youth Wing play.
(Peter Pevensie) is a senior in high school and has been involved with the theater for the past four years. He’s excited to play Peter, but he’s disappointed he didn’t get the title role of the Wardrobe. He super hopes you enjoy the show!
Piper Kerlin
(Wood Nymph/Witch’s Army) is 17 and a homeschool student. Piper loves acting. She has been in many plays including Through the Storybook, Wizard of Oz, The Jungle Book, The Secret Garden, Within the Reflection, Broadway and Beyond (at ACT), and Peter and the Starcatcher (at BJU).
(Ensemble) is a 6th grade student at Aiken Intermediate School and loves being a part of ACT. He made his debut during Garden Theatre when he was cast as Sascha in The Frog Princess. He looks forward to many more shows.
(Ensemble) is a senior who's performing in his seventh and final production as a Youth Winger, including Murder's In the Heir, Sleepy Hollow, and Cheaper By the Dozen. He's sad to be leaving, but excited to act in his final show with many of the friends he's made over the years.
(Father Christmas) is working with the Youth Wing for the first time. Known as Son of Faith, Tim is a recording artist that has performed both nationally and internationally since 2006. Tim appreciates the Mastromonico family for the opportunity to work with such a talented team of creatives at ACT.
(Adult Lucy) is excited to be reunited with cast members from other ACT plays, as she was Sally in A Charlie Brown Christmas, Mother in A Christmas Story and Mrs. McCarthy in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. She looks forward to future performances with the young actors she met during this production.
Wesslen Romano
(Adult Edmund) is enjoying his fourth time on the ACT stage. His debut was as a gypsy in Paris, 1482. The second performance was as a boy with a sad little tree. The third was as a doctor and spicy Italian dancer. He feels blessed to be back on the stage with his theater family.
Zephanae Liis
(Lucy Pevensie) is a high school senior who has been a part of the Aiken Community Theater's Youth Wing for the past four years. She is honored to be playing the role of bright, wonderfilled Lucy. As much as she would love to share what is inside the wardrobe, it is simply "Narnia business.”