CAST BIOS

EVAN ABRAM....... is a 14-year-old freshman at Estero High. He’s been performing with TNP for two years, and this is his 8th show with KidzAct! You may have recently seen him as Friedrich in The Sound of Music or Spot Conlon in Newsies Teen . Evan hopes you have a blast watching The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon!

KOURTNEY ALLEN... is 13 years old and attends online school with Liberty University Online Academy. She enjoys singing and ice skating along with many other hobbies and interests. This is her fourth production with The Naples Players. In the past she has performed as Kathrine Plumber in Newsies JR , Annie and Chef Ludmilla in Dear Edwina JR and Ensemble in Matilda JR , along with a few class productions. She is so thrilled to be a part of the wonderful team that came together and worked so very hard to make this show a success. She hopes that you enjoy the show!

ADA BLANCO........ is a 16-year-old high school sophomore currently attending classes at Florida SouthWestern State College. When not acting, she enjoys creating digital art and playing Dungeons & Dragons with her friends. She also has a love for animals and volunteers at the Humane Society Naples. Ada has had a passion for acting since she was very young, and is thrilled to be in this production of The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon!

ALLIE BRANDT....

is in 7th grade at Seacrest Country Day School and is in their select chorus and Performing Arts Program. She has loved theater since she was four when she hit the stage with TNP’s KidzAct and has been involved ever since. Most recently she was in Newsies JR and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), and in Haunted High and Sally Sells Sea Shells at Seacrest. She is also seen on stage with NPAC where she was in Disney’s Descendants and attended their Broadway Summer Experience in New York. In addition to her performing arts commitments, Allie also plays volleyball at Seacrest. She is hoping to attend NYU and pursue acting. Thank you for attending and supporting the arts. Enjoy the show!

SAMANTHA CALLEJA is a freshman at The Community School of Naples. She has enjoyed being in numerous performances since 2018 including Molly/Annie , Olivia/Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night , Moana/Pua/Moana JR , Tin Man/Aunt Em/The Wizard of Oz , Laertes/ The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) , Grempkin/ Peter and the Starcatcher, and Sophie/School of Rock . When she is not in rehearsal she enjoys reading, doing puzzles, and baking. She would like to thank her friends and family for always being there for her and the amazing people at The Naples Players for all they do to make this show possible. is an aspiring performer, Dungeon Master, and Odyssey of the Mind competitor who is excited to have Brothers Grimm as their 20th theatrical production! Other favorite roles and shows of theirs include Ensemble/Shrek the Musical at CFABS (2015), Miss Corey/Mary Poppins at CFABS (2018), and the Carpenter/HMS Pinafore at Opera Naples (2022). They are also a piano student of Lin Hart. When not in the theater, Grace can be found playing D&D or Undertale; learning how to write and world-build; and playing an eclectic mix of piano pieces. They would like to thank the directing team, volunteers, and troupe-mates for all their hard work to make this show come to life! is currently an 8th grader who is excited to be in this production of The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon! He has done 5 shows at TNP including Seussical JR, Newsies JR, and was in the adult cast of A Christmas Carol. When not performing he can be found reading, bike riding, and playing chess. He is an Odyssey of the Mind World Champion and loves cats. He is so grateful to the production staff for their support and working day and night to make sure the show is a success. Enjoy the show!

GRACE CONDIT....

WILLIAM CONDIT...