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!
Merideth Hall
Merideth Hall (Beatrice) is a senior at Spartanburg High School. She has been in several SYT productions, her favorite being Grace for President. Besides theatre, Merideth enjoys studio art, running, and forensic science. She plans to go to college to study theatre and criminal justice.
Grace Januchowski
Grace Januchowski (Humbert) is so grateful to be performing with the SYT again. She was most recently seen as Max in How I Became a Pirate and Isir in Disney’s Aladdin Jr. Grace is a junior at Spartanburg Day School and loves nothing more than singing car karaoke with her friends. Grace would like to thank "the ladies", Myles, and her parents for their constant love and support.
Abbie Loscuito
Abbie Loscuito (Stage Manager/Reporter/Talent Show Act) is so excited to be given an opportunity to be involved with SYT during her senior season. Abbie has been in five SYT productions and has also enjoyed taking Actor's Studio for the past four semesters. Abbie is the special events coordinator for the Junior Advisory Board and is thankful to be given the opportunity to act and stage manage this production. Abbie would like to thank her family for their support and Adam for the opportunity.
Tekoa Perry
Tekoa Perry (Millie) is so excited to be in another SYT production. Previous credits include Seussical Jr. and Disney’s Aladdin Jr. Tekoa enjoys photography, singing, musicals, and anything to do with arts and crafts. Tekoa is grateful to Adam and the cast and crew for this amazing experience and the opportunity to work with such an amazing group of people.
Bella Rector
Bella Rector (Sarah) has crewed in several SYT productions, including Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook and Miss Nelson is Missing. Bella is a freshman at Spartanburg High School, and enjoys anime, playing the ukulele, and Broadway plays. Isabella's mom, Bruv, Mimi, Auntie, and many, many friends wish to tell her "Break a leg, Bean! We love you madly!"
Abbie Van Pelt
Abbie Van Pelt (Reporter/Talent Show Act) is a sophomore at Dorman High School and is excited to be a part of Storybook Live! Abbie loves to perform and has been seen both onstage and backstage in many productions at the Spartanburg Youth Theatre and Dorman Theatre. She would like to thank Adam for his ongoing guidance and her family for their love and support.
August Williams
August Williams (Talent Show Act) has been on stage crew for several SYT productions, his favorite being Disney’s Aladdin Jr. August is a senior at Byrnes High School, and his favorite subject is theatre. He enjoys reading, video games, and spending time with his two birds, who he considers his sons.
Liam Woodall
Liam Woodall (Narrator/Carl) has been onstage and backstage in many SYT productions. He was most recently seen as the Sultan in Disney’s Aladdin Jr. Liam is a senior at Spartanburg High School who loves history and literature. He would like to thank his family for their support, and Adam and all the folks at SYT for many years of fun and learning.