The entire cast of this story are in the 9th -12th grade, and are a part of the Spartanburg Youth Theatre’s Junior Advisory Board (JAB). JAB helps the youth have a voice at SYT by giving valuable feedback. JAB also provides volunteer services for the theatre throughout the season. Most of these actors have been on the SYT stage in previous productions. Check out their bios below!
Anna Becknell
Anna Becknell (Stick House Pig) is thrilled to be back on the SYT stage! She has been on JAB for several years and is currently serving as Vice President. She has been in multiple shows at SYT, her most recent being Disney’s Aladdin Jr. She would like to thank Adam for his constant support and willingness to think outside the box during these challenging times.
Colin Calvert
Colin Calvert (Narrator) is a senior at Oakbrook Preparatory School. He began his theatrical career in 3rd grade and has been in love with it ever since. He’s been involved in over 10 productions with SYT either onstage or working crew. His favorite roles include Linus in A Charlie Brown Christmas (SYT), Amos in ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (SYT), Wickersham Brother in Seussical Jr. (SYT), Babkak in Disney’s Aladdin Jr. (SYT), and Jafar in Disney’s Aladdin Jr. (Oakbrook Prep). He is excited to take the stage in his first virtual production. He would like to thank Adam for the opportunity, his family for their support and God for lighting his path.
Myles Moore
Myles Moore (The Big Bad Wolf) has been performing with the Youth Theatre since he was 8 years old, and he is delighted to perform with them again. He was most recently seen at SYT as Omar in Disney’s Aladdin Jr. Myles is a senior at Spartanburg Day School, and he plans to attend Ithaca College in the fall. He would like to thank his parents, grandparents, and Grace for supporting him through everything.
Zary Van Pelt
Zary Van Pelt (Brick House Pig) is a senior at Dorman High School. He performed in his first SYT production in 3rd grade and has loved being part of the theatre ever since. He has been in numerous productions with SYT and Dorman Theatre, and enjoys working behind-the-scenes as props master or with lighting/sound design. He would like to thank Adam and Connor for their guidance and encouragement and his family for their never-ending love and support.
Laney Voyles
Laney Voyles (Stage Manager) is so thrilled to be back in the theatre and working with such a talented cast. Laney has been in multiple SYT productions with favorite roles including Gertrude in Seussical Jr., Sally in A Charlie Brown Christmas, and Prancer in Rudolph. Laney goes to Spartanburg High School and is a junior. She would like to thank her friends and family for their never-ending love and support.