Charlotte Asay 𝄡 14 𝄡 Pridelands Ensemble

Charlotte is in eighth grade and this is her second show with CG Fine Arts. She enjoys puzzles, jokes, and math. She is happy to be in the Lion King show. 

Elise Asay 𝄡 16 𝄡 Lioness

Elise is a sophomore and this is her first show with CG Fine Arts. She enjoys reading and singing. She is excited to be in the Lion King show. 

John Asay 𝄡 8 𝄡 Pridelands Ensemble

John is in third grade and this is his second show with CG Fine Arts. He participates in cub scouts and likes Pokémon. He is excited to be in the Lion King show. 

Vera Asay 𝄡 12 𝄡 Pridelands Ensemble

Vera is in sixth grade and this is her second show with CG Fine Arts. She enjoys programming and video games. She is pleased to be in the Lion King show. 

Grace Ayeni 𝄡 11 𝄡 Grasslands Ensemble

Grace has done many shows here at CGFAA, with this being her sixth. Some of her favorites were Dare to Dream and Aladdin. Off the stage she loves to dance, which she does on competition team. She is excited for you to see the show! 

Naomi Ayeni 𝄡 13 𝄡 Rafiki

Naomi has participated in many theatre productions, such as Addams Family and Dare to Dream. Though her favorite extracurricular is theatre, she also likes to play harp, piano, learn languages, and run track and field. She is excited to share this show with you! 

Alayna Baase 𝄡 11 𝄡 Lioness

My name is Alayna Baase & I am 11 years old. This is my 7th Show at CGFAA! I am proud to say that this show has been put together so nicely & I know you’ll love the show just as much as I do. 

Lauren Baase 𝄡 14 𝄡 Nala

Lauren is so excited to play Nala in Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy’s The Lion King! This is lauren’s 17th show and 14th show at CGFAA, and is looking forward to many more in the near future. Lauren is a homeschooled student and is a Freshman this year. Not only does Lauren love theater but she loves dance, hanging out with friends, and loves to be a part of the impact team at Emanuel Church. Lauren would like to thank the directing team for all they do and most importantly recognizing her Lord and savior Jesus Christ and thanking him for her gifts and talents, she hopes you enjoy the show! 

Krisalyn Barrett 𝄡 15 𝄡 Sarafina

Krisalyn is excited to be performing in Lion King Jr. as Sarafina! This is her 3rd production with Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy. Outside of theater, Krisalyn enjoys cheerleading and spending time with her friends and family. She would like to thank everyone involved in this production for their love and support. She hopes you enjoy the show! 

Sarah Barrett 𝄡 9 𝄡 Pridelands Ensemble

Sarah is very excited to be in her first show with Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy. She enjoys watching theatre, and loves to perform. She has done 3 music camp shows at her church. Outside of theatre she loves to write stories, poetry, and reading. She also does a choir group, Cougar Chorale. She hopes you enjoy the show. 

Raven Beasley 𝄡 12 𝄡 Hyena

Lion King will be Raven's first production and she is super excited to be in the show. She previously has attended the last 2 summers of theatre camp and participated in this year's dinner theatre. When not performing she enjoys spending time with her pets and hanging out with friends. She is in the 7th grade at Greenwood Middle School and plays tenor sax in the band. 

Arden Beck 𝄡 12 𝄡 Timon

This is Arden’s third season with Creative Grounds. Her recent roles were Pugsley in Addams Family and the White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland. In her free time Arden loves reading, baking, and being a part of youth group at RLC. She would like to thank everyone for their constant support of her love of theater! 

Brooklyn Bemis 𝄡 12 𝄡 Pridelands Ensemble

Brooklyn is excited to be in Lion King again! She thanks her friends and family for their support. 

Crosby Bennington 𝄡 11 𝄡 Hyena

Crosby is excited to be onstage in his 5th production with CGFAA. His favorite role so far has been that of The King of Hearts in Alice in Wonderland. Crosby attends CGES, plays piano, and loves languages, video games, and swimming.

Brady Berry 𝄡 9 𝄡 Hyena

Brady is excited to perform in his second production! Brady is in 3rd grade at North Grove Elementary. Brady is in his fifth season of dance (two competitive level) with Impulse Dance Academy and his fourth year in Scouting America. Brady enjoys playing outside, sports and creating shows for his family. He has loved learning new skills and making new friends this season and is excited to continue working with Creative Ground in the Future. 

Max Black 𝄡 12 𝄡 Pridelands Ensemble

Max is excited to be part of his third production with CGFAA! He is a 6th-grade student at Montessori Science Academy. When he’s not on stage, Max enjoys playing D&D, collecting Pokémon cards, participating in his school’s robotics club, swimming, drawing, spending time with his dog, Chicken Nugget, and being active in Boy Scouts. He’s looking forward to another fun production and can’t wait to share it with you! 

Aaron Blackburn 𝄡 12 𝄡 Mufasa

Aaron is in his 3rd season with CGFAA. His favorite role (so far) was Lurch in The Addams Family: Young at Part. He also was Player 15 in Dare to Dream, Gad in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and JoJo in Newsies.  Aaron is a 6th grader who enjoys spending time with his friends, meeting new people, and travelling with his family. He is excited to be playing the part of Mufasa in this production and hopes you enjoy the show! 

Ezri Brockman 𝄡 12 𝄡 Pridelands Ensemble

Ezri Brockman is excited to be in her first production with Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy.She is 12 years old and in 7th grade and is homeschooled. She loves to bake for her family and friends and she loves drawing too! She collects squishies and Pokémon cards! 

Peyton Carlson 𝄡 13 𝄡 Banzai

Peyton is excited to perform in her fifth production at CGFAA. Her favorite roles have been Player 6 in Disney’s Dare to Dream Jr. and The Lamp Vendor in Aladdin Kids. When she’s not on stage she loves to read, draw, listen to music, hang out with her friends, and bake. She’s hoping to read through her biology textbook by Christmas break (for fun). She’s so grateful to all of her mentors at CGFAA for shaping her as an actress and can’t wait for what’s next!

Genevieve Clady 𝄡 10 𝄡 Pumbaa

Back for her 7th Creative Grounds performance, Genevieve is excited to bring the comedic role of Pumbaa to life! When she isn’t on stage, Genevieve enjoys music, dancing, writing, sewing, drawing, but most of all, performing with her friends! She thinks that Pumbaa is her favorite role yet! She hopes you enjoy CGFAA’s “The Lion King”!! 

Ella Clark 𝄡 11 𝄡 Hyena

Ella is very excited to be in her second production with Creative Grounds with the performance of Lion King JR. She is the role of a hyena. She loves her part very much. She says, “it’s a hilarious and fun experience that I am blessed to have.” She would like to thank her parents for their support and her cousin, Lillian. She hopes you enjoy the show. 

Anna Cook 𝄡 10 𝄡 Hyena

Anna is excited to be performing in her third production with CGFAA! She is a homeschooled 5th grader who enjoys reading and spending time with friends from her neighborhood and her Classical Conversations homeschool group. She hopes you enjoy the performance! 

Lydia Cook 𝄡 12 𝄡 Grasslands Ensemble

Lydia is thrilled to take part in her first show! She is a homeschooled 7th grader who enjoys baking, reading, and spending time with friends. She’s so glad you’re here and hopes you enjoy the show! 

Collins Counts 𝄡 13 𝄡 Zazu

Collins Counts is 13 years old and an 8th-grade student who is thrilled to be performing in her second musical! She is excited to take on the role of Zazu in Disney’s The Lion King Jr. and bring her funny, loyal, and energetic personality to the stage. Collins is grateful for the opportunity to be part of such a talented cast and crew and can’t wait to share this amazing show with the audience! She would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her and cheering her on. Hakuna Matata! 

Abby Cox 𝄡 13 𝄡 Hyena

This is Abby's 5th production with Creative Grounds. Her favorite role has been a Scab in Newsies. In her free time, she likes to play video games, do art, and play outside with her sisters. 

Natalie Cox 𝄡 12 𝄡 Grasslands Ensemble

This is Natalie's 5th production with Creative Grounds. Her favorite role has been Mrs. Teevee in Willy Wonka Kids. 

Sam Curry 𝄡 14 𝄡 Banzai

Sam is thrilled to be back on the CGFAA stage for his third production and is especially excited to cause a little trouble in the Pride Lands as Banzai! He previously appeared in the ensemble of CGFAA’s Disney’s Dare to Dream Jr. and Newsies. Sam has also performed in Roncalli’s JRT, where his favorite role so far has been Scuttle in The Little Mermaid Jr. When not on stage he enjoys swimming, Legos, vacations, and hanging out with his big brothers. Sam would like to thank his directors for this opportunity and for all of their hard work, and his awesome castmates for making this show such a fun and memorable experience. He hopes you enjoy the show! 

Audi Davis 𝄡 11 𝄡 Timon

Audi is excited to participate in her 14th show! Her favorite past roles include Princess Fiona Shrek Kids, Player 8 in Dare to Dream Jr., and Bard Lark in Imagine a Dragon. This is a special show for Audi because three years ago, Audi was in the hyena ensemble in Lion King Kids. Audi would like to thank her directors and fellow cast members for supporting her all the way. She can’t wait to see what this show brings! 

Madelynn Day 𝄡 11 𝄡 Shenzi

Madelynn Day is eleven years old. She is in fifth grade at Maple Grove Elementary School. Madelynn plays Shenzi, the hyena, in the Kilimanjaro cast. She has done many other shows at CGFAA like Alice in Wonderland, Dare to Dream, Aladdin, and many others. Madelynn loves to be with her friends and family all the time. She is super excited to be in Lion King Jr. She can't wait for you guys to see this Cub-tastic show they have cooking up for you! 

Lilly Derheimer 𝄡 11 𝄡 Pridelands Ensemble

Lilly is excited to be cast in her 7th production. She has performed in 101 Dalmatians, Dare to Dream, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast and Finding Nemo. Lilly is in 6th grade at Center Grove North. In her spare time she enjoys riding horses and hanging out with friends. Lilly wants to thank her family and friends for always supporting her dreams. 

Adalyn Dillon 𝄡 10 𝄡 Shenzi

Adalyn is excited to be in her second production with CGFAA as Shenzi in "The Lion King Jr."! She previously performed as Small Alice in "Alice in Wonderland" and has also enjoyed playing Charlie Bucket. Adalyn is in 5th grade and enjoys playing piano and, of course, becoming a new character with every show she has the opportunity to be in. She loves the friendships and fun that come with each production. Adalyn would like to thank her directors, castmates, family, and everyone who has encouraged and supported her! 

Aubrie Dillon 𝄡 8 𝄡 Hyena

Aubrie is excited to return for her second production with CGFAA as a Hyena in The Lion King Jr.! She previously performed as an Ocean of Tears Dancer in Alice in Wonderland and has also been part of Willy Wonka. Aubrie is a 3rd grader who loves being creative, especially through art and playing piano. She has so much fun performing and being part of a cast. Aubrie would like to thank her directors, castmates, family, and everyone who cheers her on! 

Archer Ford 𝄡 10 𝄡 Ed

Archer is thrilled to perform in his third performance with CGFAA as Ed the Hyena! Previously, he appeared in Descendents Jr. and The Addams Family Musical. He is a 4th grader at North Grove Elementary, and the stage is his happy place. He loves acting, dancing, singing, and as you’ll see today, being a total goofball! He also enjoys spending time with friends, family, his dog, and three kitties. 

Eleanor Fuller 𝄡 11 𝄡 Lioness

Eleanor is thrilled to take the stage in her very first full-length production! A 5th grader at Forest Glen School of Spanish Immersion, her previous stage experience includes summer camp performances with both React and School of Rock. Eleanor holds big dreams for her future and hopes to one day see her own name on a star along the Hollywood Walk of Fame! She hopes you enjoy the show! 

Ruby Garrigus 𝄡 10 𝄡 Grasslands Ensemble

Ruby is super excited to be involved in her first production with Creative Grounds! This year was her first year attending summer camps, she first signed up for one. As the week came to an end, we could tell that she really enjoyed it - so we signed up for two additional camps. She is a 4th grader this year at Pleasant Grove. She enjoys drawing, acting, spending time with her family - especially with her new golden retriever puppy, Marvel. She can’t wait to get dressed up as her character and put on a show! 

Kenna Greene 𝄡 9 𝄡 Lion Cub

Kenna is excited to be in her third show with CGFAA and all of her friends! She gives a big thanks to everyone who supports her love of singing and dancing including her family, friends, and teachers! She can't wait to show you all the love she has for The Lion King and hopes you enjoy the show! 

James Hamilton 𝄡 14 𝄡 Simba

James is now an 8 show veteran on the stage and he is yet again enthusiastic about his role this time in “The Lion King Jr.”. From the ensemble of his first show to playing a lead, each show is unique and has its own personality. His favorite role to date has been Pugsley in “The Addams Family: Young @ Part.” He loves entertaining and being in the spotlight. He loves bringing joy and fun to the room and to the stage. Off the stage, he serves as a peer mentor, CGTV anchor, basketball player and Super Mario Kart superstar. He thanks Jesus for the gift of joy and celebration. 

Jesse Hamilton 𝄡 10 𝄡 Pridelands Ensemble

Jesse is super excited for his first show here at CGFAA! He has been in 2 shows at his church and 1 show at his school called “It’s a Hit.” His favorite roles have been Hakeem the camel in the church production and the coach in “It’s a Hit.” Off the stage, Jesse is a 5th grader at Center Grove Elementary school and is an outstanding student. He loves robotics and building all kinds of things. He is involved in playing soccer and piano lessons. Finally, he is an avid chef specializing in garlic rosemary steak and pan banged cookies. He is so ready to perform for you and to give it his all. 

Nevaeh Hawn 𝄡 12 𝄡 Nala

The Lion King Jr. is Nevaeh’s 5th production, and she is loving every minute. Previously she has been an ensemble member in Descendants, Agrabahn 6 in Aladdin, Player 7 in Dare to Dream, and a Cheshire Cat in Alice in Wonderland. She is currently in 7th grade and enjoys playing the violin, reading, being with friends, and being in nature and around animals. Among her favorite animals are her dog Nyla and her African Dwarf Frog, Frodo. 

Claire Holman 𝄡 9 𝄡 Young Simba

Claire is excited to roar into her fifth CGFAA production as Young Simba! She is in fourth grade at Maple Grove Elementary where she participates in Student Council, Spell Bowl, Singing Stars and Book Club. At home, she loves crafting, roller skating and playing with her big brother, Ted. Claire would like to thank the CGFAA leaders and friends for making theater so fun! She hopes you enjoy the show! 

Noah Hyman 𝄡 11 𝄡 Ensemble

Noah is 11 years old and a sixth grader at Custer Baker Intermediate School. He is excited to be performing in his 8th show with CGFAA! When he’s not on stage, Noah takes piano lessons and loves swimming, playing video games, and watching Marvel movies. He is thrilled to be part of The Lion King Jr. and hopes you enjoy the show! 

Kyra Ipe 𝄡 8 𝄡 Lion cub

Kyra is excited to be part of her second production with CGFAA. She is starting 3rd grade at St. Jude and has loved exploring the world of theatre- singing, dancing, making new friends and being on stage. When she's not on stage, she enjoys reading, swimming and baking. Kyra is grateful for the opportunity to be part of this production and hopes you enjoy the show! 

Destiney Jackson 𝄡 13 𝄡 Grasslands Ensemble

This is Destiney's eighth production with CGFAA after starting with Lion King Kids in 2023. Destiney is in 8th grade at Shelbyville Middle School. When she is not at CGFAA, she likes to dance and loves to be creative and be outside as much as possible. Otherwise, Destiney likes hanging out with her friends, her family, and her dogs. Destiney would like to thank her mom and Memaw for encouraging her to succeed in theater and dance. 

Nia Jackson 𝄡 12 𝄡 Rafiki

Hi! My name is Nia Jackson, and I am 12 years old. I am so excited to be playing Rafiki in Disney’s The Lion King Jr. with CGFAA! I have had so much fun performing in theatre and bringing different characters to life. Some of my previous shows include The Little Mermaid Jr., Matilda Jr., The Wizard of Oz, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin Kids, and Disney’s Dare to Dream. My favorite role I have played so far is Chip in Beauty and the Beast. I am excited to take on the role of Rafiki and share this amazing story with everyone. I am so grateful for the opportunity to perform with CGFAA and to be part of such a talented cast. I hope you enjoy the show as much as I have enjoyed being a part of it! Thank you for coming to support me and the cast! 

Lucy James 𝄡 10 𝄡 Grasslands ensemble

In her second show with CGFAA, Lucy is excited to be part of the Grasslands Ensemble in The Lion King Jr. She is grateful for the opportunity to be part of this wonderful cast and to share the stage with so many talented performers. Lucy hopes you enjoy the show and has loved being part of this special production! 

Reagan James 𝄡 15 𝄡 Scar

In his fifth show with CGFAA, Reagan is thrilled to take on the role of Scar in The Lion King Jr. He is incredibly grateful to his family for their constant love and support, and to his directors, especially Dennis, for all of their guidance and encouragement throughout this experience. Reagan is excited to share this show with everyone and hopes you enjoy the performance! He promises not to leave the audience too "Scarred" :)

Aliyah Killebrew 𝄡 8 𝄡 Lion Cub

Aliyah is loving CGFAA and learning all about musical theater. She was an “Ocean of Tears Dancer” in her first role in Alice in Wonderland. When she isn’t singing or acting, she loves creating movies and writing plays with her sisters, playing, and art. She is in 3rd grade with the Classical Conversations homeschool Co-op. She’s excited to dance, sing and play with the lion cubs, and hopes you all enjoy the show! 

Norah Killebrew 𝄡 12 𝄡 Zazu

Norah has fallen in love with musical theater and CGFAA. Her first show was Alice in Wonderland where she performed with the flowers of the golden afternoon. When she isn’t singing or acting, she loves drawing and art. She is in 7th grade and participates with the Classical Conversations homeschool Co-Op. She hopes you laugh along with Zazu and enjoy the show. 

Zahra Killebrew 𝄡 10 𝄡 Young Nala

Zahra is loving musical theater. Her first role was the “3 of Diamonds” in Alice in Wonderland. In addition to singing and acting, Zahra loves creating her own dance choreography and art of all kinds. She is in 5th grade with the Classical Conversations homeschool co-op. She hopes you jump right in with young Nala, and enjoy the show! 

Jason Lavery 𝄡 12 𝄡 Young Simba

Jason is an enthusiastic individual with a variety of passions. He enjoys outdoor activities such as mountain biking and camping, and is actively involved with Scouts BSA. Indoors, he loves all things Harry Potter, creating with Legos, playing video games, 3D printing and spending time playing with his family and friends. Musically, Jason plays the trumpet in the Middle School Band and is currently learning to play the guitar. This is his fourth production with CGFAA, his second time having a named role, and he is thrilled to portray Young Simba. 

Annora Long 𝄡 12 𝄡 Lioness

This is Annora's 7th show with CGFAA. She was most recently seen in Alice in Wonderland Jr.and Disney's Dare to Dream Jr. She is a 7th grader at Indiana Leadership Academy and loves to play Minecraft with her friends. 

Ember Long 𝄡 11 𝄡 Hyena

This is Ember's 6th show with CGFAA. She was most recently seen in Disney's Dare to Dream Jr. and Beetlejuice Jr. She is a 6th grader at Indiana Leadership Academy and loves playing with her friends and jumping on her trampoline. 

Olivia Meyers 𝄡 11 𝄡 Sarabi

Olivia Meyers is excited to be performing in her third musical with Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy! She previously appeared in Disney’s Dare to Dream Jr. and took on the colorful role of the Cheshire Cat in Alice in Wonderland Jr. Olivia is a sixth-grade student at CGMSN, where she is also a member of the school’s choir program. She is thrilled to be part of The Lion King Jr and is grateful for another opportunity to perform alongside her friends and fellow cast members at Creative Grounds! 

Cora Mirgeaux 𝄡 8 𝄡 Lion Cub

This is Cora's first production with CGFAA. Cora has attended School and Summer seasonal camps with CGFAA since 2025. Cora has been enrolled in the IPS Center for Inquiry 2 Theatre after school club since Kindergarten, most recently staring as the lead in Snow White. Cora also participates in her schools dance club and has taken gymnastic classes with the National Athletic Sports Arena - the Gymnasitcs Academy. 

Vivian Nyboer 𝄡 10 𝄡 Grasslands Ensemble

Welcome to Vivian’s stage debut in The Lion King! Having grown up around Katie and Mark since age five and watching her brothers, Stratton and Harrison, perform over the last two years, this 10-year-old was inspired to step into the spotlight herself. A former Level 4 competitive gymnast and dancer, Vivian loves expressing herself through character impersonations and movement—and her absolute favorite part of the show so far is getting to be a piece of grass in the Grasslands Ensemble! Now a homeschooled 5th grader after attending Center Grove, she has loved every minute of discovering this welcoming theater community and making new friends along the way. 

Kinley Pagano 𝄡 15 𝄡 Sarabi

Kinley is excited to be a part of her 3rd production with CGFAA and is thrilled to play Sarabi in The Lion King JR., her first role. She is currently in 10th grade at Center Grove High School. When she’s not on stage, she enjoys choir, archery, and spending time with friends and family. Kinley would like to thank her family, cast, and crew for their support, and most importantly, God for this opportunity. She hopes you enjoy the show! 

Chloe Peterson 𝄡 11 𝄡 Grasslands Ensemble

Chloe is super excited to be in her 5th show at CGFAA! She’s previously been in Matilda Jr., Finding Nemo Jr., Descendants, and Alice in Wonderland Jr. Some of her favorite things at CGFAA are making new friends, learning fun choreography, and trying on exciting costumes. She is in 6th grade and has a goal to read 40 Young Hoosier books this school year! 

Ana Kate Puello 𝄡 7 𝄡 Lion Cub

Ana Kate is super excited to join the Lion King Jr. cast for her debut performance with Creative Grounds. After two summers at camp, she is ready to put her learning into action. Ana Kate attends Indiana Leadership Academy as a 2nd grade student. In her free time, she enjoys drawing, reading, and crafting. She wishes to thank her family, Mr. Mark, and Coda for their support this season. 

Kennedy Rose 𝄡 11 𝄡 Pumbaa

Kennedy, 11, is excited to hit the stage as Pumbaa and Ensemble in The Lion King Jr.! This is her 6th production and 4th with Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy. Some of her favorite roles have been JoJo in Seussical Jr., Fiona in Shrek Kids, and Tweedle Dee in Alice in Wonderland Jr. When she’s not on stage, Kennedy attends Indiana Leadership Academy and loves soccer, softball, singing, and making people laugh. Her love for Jesus is at the heart of who she is, and she hopes to share His love and joy with the people around her. Kennedy can’t wait to bring her big personality and sense of humor to Pumbaa - Hakuna Matata! 

Addy Rutledge 𝄡 13 𝄡 Young Nala

Addy is 13 years old and is thrilled to be celebrating her 22nd production. She loves being on stage and bringing characters to life. She enjoys singing, dancing, acting, and making new friends through theater. She would like to thank her family, friends, directors, and fellow cast members for always cheering her on. She hopes you enjoy the show! 

Kenlee Ryan 𝄡 13 𝄡 Sarafina

Kenlee Ryan is excited to be a part of Lion King Jr. This is Kenlee’s 15th production with CGFAA, some of her favorite roles include Dan in Joseph and the amazing Technical Dream coat and Puritan in Something Rotten. Kenlee is a 8th-grade student at Franklin Central Junior High. She enjoys making new friends, learning to play upright bass along with bass guitar and playing with her cat. She would like to thank her friends and family for supporting her and inspiring her on and off stage. 

Conrad Schlegel 𝄡 8 𝄡 Hyena

Conrad is excited to be involved in his FIRST production with Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy. He absolutely loves performing whether it’s singing (he’s also a member of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir), dancing, or playing the drums — and is delighted to add musical theatre to his résumé! He is in 3rd grade at Burkhart Elementary, and in his free time enjoys playing the drums, flag football, basketball, soccer, and video games. He loves creating, reading, hanging out with his siblings, making friends, and learning. Conrad would like to thank CG Fine Arts for this incredible opportunity. He looks forward to being in many more productions! 

Annalene Selby 𝄡 8 𝄡 Hyena

Having previously performed in the ensemble of Disney’s Dare to Dream Jr., Annalene is excited to be back for another wonderful Disney Jr. production at Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy. Annalene is in the third grade and participates in the Classical Conversations Center Grove homeschool cooperative. When she isn't playing the violin, she loves collecting squishies—with her favorite being a giant cube of cheese! 

Davin Selby 𝄡 10 𝄡 Hyena

After catching the acting bug in the ensemble of Disney’s Dare to Dream Jr., Davin is thrilled to return to the Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy stage for another Disney Jr. production and share the joy of theater with old and new friends. A fifth-grader in the Classical Conversations Center Grove homeschool cooperative, Davin enjoys playing the piano and diving into video games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on his Nintendo Switch. 

Rory Short 𝄡 10 𝄡 Hyena

Rory is excited to participate in her second ever production. She is looking forward to be a hyena and tumbling around onstage. When not onstage Rory is involved in gymnastics classes, GIRLS club, and the art club at school. She loves to play outside with her friends and her favorite food is cheeseburgers. Rory attends Homecroft Elementary where she is a fifth grader. Rory would like to thank her family for their support, and Ms. Emily, and Mark for teaching her the show. 

Ashlyn Smallwood 𝄡 9 𝄡 Pridelands Ensemble

Ashlyn is excited to be part of her second production with Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy. Her first production was Aladdin as a djinn dancer. When not at rehearsal, Ashlyn enjoys using her big personality in competitive cheer by being a flyer. She attends Pleasant Crossing Elementary School and is in 4th grade. Thank you to everyone who has supported her throughout this journey! She can’t wait to see what is next. 

Ethan Stonerock 𝄡 11 𝄡 Pridelands ensemble

This will be Ethan’s fourth show with Creative Grounds. Previously, he was part of the ensemble in Aladdin Kids, Dare to Dream Jr, and The Addams Family. When he’s not on stage, he enjoys playing with his dogs Biscuit, George, and Luna. He also loves to play basketball with his brother and his dad. 

Olivia Strange 𝄡 9 𝄡 Hyena

Olivia is thrilled to be in her first production with Creative Grounds. She is a homeschooled fourth grader who enjoys art, baking and time with her friends. She also likes gymnastics and piano lessons, and has spent the past two years learning ballet.

Ella Thompson 𝄡 10 𝄡 Lioness

Ella is excited to return to the Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy stage for her second production, this time as a Lioness in Disney’s The Lion King Jr.! Ella previously performed with CGFAA as the Rock Lobster in Alice in Wonderland Jr. and has also appeared as a Bird Girl in Seussical Jr. She loves singing, dancing, and acting and is so excited to bring the Pride Lands to life alongside this amazing cast. When she isn’t on stage, Ella loves traveling with her family, all things Disney, spending time with her dogs, and, of course, singing and dancing whenever she gets the chance! She is so thankful to her directors, cast mates , and family for always encouraging her love of performing. 

Esther Vest 𝄡 10 𝄡 Grasslands Ensemble

Esther is excited to be involved in her first production with Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy. Esther is in 5th grade at Kitley Intermediate. When not on the stage, Esther swims competitively for Flashes Aquatics , hangs out with her rescue pets, makes tons of art, and is active in Scouts BSA. Esther would like to thank the Creative Grounds summer camp and directing team for helping her be ready for Lion King, Jr, and she hopes you enjoy the show. 

Julia Vest 𝄡 10 𝄡 Grasslands Ensemble

Julia is excited to be involved in her first production with Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy. Julia is in 5th grade at Kitley Intermediate. When not working on her acting craft, Julia takes dance lessons, hangs out with her rescue pets, makes tons of art, and is active in Scouts BSA. Julia would like to thank the Creative Grounds summer camp and directing team for helping her be ready for Lion King, Jr, and she hopes you enjoy the show. 

Makaio Windhorst 𝄡 12 𝄡 Ed

Makaio is enjoying his 4th production with Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy. His favorite role was guard in Newsies. Makaio enjoys drawing, reading, and playing outside. He hopes you enjoy the show!