KYLIE KIMBALL
(Matilda)
Kylie is thrilled to be performing one of her dream roles as Matilda. She recently concluded the roles of Susan Waverly in WHITE CHRISTMAS, Young Elsa in FROZEN JR, and Young Fiona in SHREK THE MUSICAL, all with Plaza Theatre Company. Some of Kylie’s favorite roles include Junie B in JUNIE B JONES JR. at Theatre Arlington, Genie in ALADDIN JR, Darla Gilbreth in CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN, and the Ghost of Christmas Past in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at PlazaCo. She is excited to be attending her first Junior Theatre Festival in February. She is currently in the 6th grade at STEAM Middle School in Burleson. Kylie would like to thank Tina, Tabitha, and Caitlan for trusting her with this special role and would also like to thank her outstanding vocal coach, Megan, for working with her all year. She would also like to thank her parents and grandparents for driving her to rehearsals and performances as well as family and friends for their support. “For with God, nothing shall be impossible.” Luke 1:37
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RUTH POWER
(Matilda)
Playing Matilda is a dream come true for Ruth! She was most recently seen as Kate in ANNIE at Casa Manana and as Jane Banks in MARRY POPPINS JR at Plaza Main St Theater. Other favorite roles include Molly in ANNIE, Amaryllis in THE MUSIC MAN, Genie in ALADDIN, JR, Timone in LION KING, JR, Jo Jo in SEUSSICAL, and Ngana in SOUTH PACIFIC. Ruth lives in Granbury with her parents and siblings. She is a current Plaza Academy student, Granbury Theatre Academy student, and in Shannah Rae's Broadway Bound program, and trains vocally with Ashley Greene. Ruth would like to thank her family for their support, and Plaza for having faith in her.
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IVAN FRIEND
(Miss Trunchbull / Mr. Wormwood)
Ivan is thrilled to be making his Plaza Theatre debut! His most recent credit in the DFW area is The Wicked Stepmother in CINDERELLA at Runway Theatre. Other recent credits include: Lady Bracknell in THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, Oberon in A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM and Judge Danforth in THE CRUCIBLE. Ivan would like to thank Tina and Tabitha for this incredible opportunity, and his family for always supporting him. Break legs!
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JACESON P. BARRUS
(Miss Trunchbull)
From Harold Hill in THE MUSIC MAN to Adam Pontipee in SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS and many in between, JaceSon has been fortunate to have played many iconic roles on the Plaza stage. But non, truly none, of them have been anything like the one he is thrilled to be playing in MATILDA THE MUSICAL. When not on stage or behind-the-scenes here at PlazaCo, JaceSon likes to spend his spare time watching classic movies, studying American history and spending time with his family who make everything worthwhile. JaceSon would also like to send his love and gratitude to his wife Tina, his children Tabitha, Parker, Cameron, Eden, Mimi, JJ and Charlie, his son-in-law Saul, granddaughters Gemma and Nova and his wonderful Mom and Dad. "Enjoy every minute... good will ever come!"
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JENNIFER NICKELL
(Miss Honey)
Jennifer is thrilled to be returning to the Plaza stage with MATILDA! Her PlazaCo roles include Betty Haynes in WHITE CHRISTMAS, Wicked Witch in SHREK THE MUSICAL, and Gad's Wife in JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT. Other favorite roles include Liza in SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, Mayzie la Bird in SUESSICAL THE MUSICAL, Serena in LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL, Susan in [TITLE OF SHOW], and Linda in EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL. She is a graduate from Baylor University with a BFA in Theatre Performance. Jennifer is a theatre teacher at McLean Middle School in Fort Worth. She would love to thank Tina and Tabitha for the opportunity to be part of this crazy family of “pathetic maggots”. Love to her family and Sic ‘Em Bears!
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TABITHA IBARRA
(Miss Honey / Co-Director / Choreographer)
Working on MATILDA THE MUSICAL is a dream come true for Tabitha! When not directing and/or choreographing for PTC and Plaza Jr, Tabitha enjoys teaching Musical Theatre, Ballet, Tap, and Voice. Some past favorite stage credits include Belle in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Eponine in LES MISERABLES, and Mayella in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. Her all-time favorite role is mommy to her two baby girls Gemma and Nova, and most especially wife to husband Saul. She sends all her love to her husband and daughters for sacrificing time with mommy so she could get back on the stage in this dream role she never knew she had!
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G. AARON SILER
(Mr. Wormwood)
Aaron is one of the four founding producers of Plaza Theatre Company and has performed in many different shows here such as Tevye in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Uncle Fester in THE ADDAMS FAMILY, Nicely Nicely Johnson in GUYS AND DOLLS, Horton in SEUSSICAL, Charlie Brown in GOOD MAN...CHARLIE BROWN, Buffalo Bill in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, and many more. Aaron has also won multiple DFW area Column Awards including Best Actor in a Musical (as Tevye in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and as Edna in HAIRSPRAY), Multiple Best Director awards (RAGTIME-co-directed with his wife Milette Siler, INTO THE WOODS, TREASURE ISLAND), Best Scenic Design, Best Sound Design awards and the Rudy Seppy Volunteer Award. Aaron is a proud father of three wonderful kids and husband to Milette Siler.
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JOSH MCLEMORE
(Rudolpho / Big Kid 2)
Joshua is a student at Plaza Academy as well as an eleventh grader at Liberty University Online Academy. He loves performing at Plaza and is very excited to be in MATILDA THE MUSICAL. Joshua’s favorite roles have been Willard in FOOTLOOSE, a featured dancer in IN THE HEIGHTS, a newsie in NEWSIES, and a dance Corp member in HAIRSPRAY, God in CHILDREN OF EDEN JR. He would like to thank his friends and family for their support.
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CAITLAN LEBLO
(Mrs. Wormwood / Music Director)
Caitlan wishes you a very loud welcome to Plaza Theatre Co. Favorite shows with PTC include ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE, THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES, SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, LITTLE SHOP, BREAKING UP...DO, [TITLE OF SHOW], THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, BYE BYE BIRDIE, CRAZY FOR YOU, JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT and BEAUTY...BEAST. Other favorites include WONDERETTES: DREAM ON, SHREK, JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT, HELLO DOLLY, THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES, MEET...ST. LOUIS, GODSPELL, LITTLE WOMEN and DECADES OF DIVAS (part of the concert series) with Granbury Theatre Co. Music directing credits include FREAKY FRIDAY, JUNGLE BOOK JR., NEWSIES, and IN THE HEIGHTS, all for PTC. Caitlan graduated from TCU. She teaches theatre at Acton Middle School and sings on the praise team at Granbury FUMC. She is beyond blessed to share the stage with her husband, and by the love and support of her family, especially her vivacious baby girl!
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BRYANA STEPHENS
(Mrs. Phelps/Children's Entertainer)
Bryana is extremely excited to be in her second production here at fabulous Plaza Theatre. Bryana was previously seen as Mrs. Sander in SEVEN BRIDES...SEVEN BROTHERS, Reubens Wife in JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT, Glinda in WIZARD OF OZ, and many other productions around the country. Bryana will next be seen in the regional premiere of LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE right here at Plaza Theatre as Ma and she is absolutely thrilled to be apart of that. She is forever grateful that she found Plaza Theatre and hopes to continue to do many shows with them in the coming years. Bryana wants to give a HUGE thanks for the unending support and motivation that her mother, husband and brother give her in pushing forward with her dreams. Bryana hopes you all enjoy this impressive and incredible production of MATILDA!!
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KOURTNEY LEIGH HARRIS
(Mrs. Phelps/Children's Entertainer)
Kourtney Leigh Harris is so excited to be returning to the Plaza stage this season. She is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma's School of Drama. Her favorite Plaza roles include: Annelle in STEEL MAGNOLIAS and Ursula in THE LITTLE MERMAID. Some of her other favorite roles include; Adelaide in GUYS AND DOLLS at Artisan Center Theater, Carlotta in PHANTOM at ICT Mainstage Irving, and Nurse in ROMEO AND JULIET at Firehouse Theater. Kourtney Leigh would like to thank her family, friends, and the big man upstairs for all their love and support. She would also like to thank her guy. You're Some Kind Of Wonderful.
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CHRIS WAGNER
(Doctor/Escapologist)
Chris Wagner is overjoyed to be returning to the Plaza stage after appearing as Joseph Pulitzer in NEWSIES in 2019. Originally from the St. Louis area, Chris caught the acting bug while playing keyboards in the pit for a production of CAMELOT. He hopped onstage in the next year’s production of HELLO, DOLLY! and hasn’t looked back! Some of his favorite shows have included INTO THE WOODS, CAROUSEL, GUYS AND DOLLS, JOSEPH…DREAMCOAT, OKLAHOMA!, THE LITTLE MERMAID and JANE EYRE. When not on stage, Chris teaches Choir at Ousley Junior High in Arlington, TX and sings with the Arlington Master Chorale. He thanks his parents for always supporting him in all of his artistic endeavors and his friends who faithfully travel to support him in shows! This show is dedicated to Otto.
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JOSH LEBLO
(Doctor/Escapologist)
Josh is grateful for the opportunity to be back on the Plaza stage! Favorite shows at PTC include SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, LITTLE SHOP…, BREAKING UP…, BYE, BYE BIRDIE, a quick step-in run as a gangster in DROWSY CHAPERONE, ANNIE, CRAZY FOR YOU and JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT. Other favorites include THE ADDAMS FAMILY, HELLO DOLLY, GODSPELL, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and LITTLE WOMEN with Granbury Theatre Co. Josh is the Director of Student Ministries and sings on the praise team at Granbury FUMC. He would like to thank God, his loving wife, and daughter for always believing in him.
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MEGAN A. LILES
(Mum/Acrobat/Henchman)
Megan is so happy to be a part of this pathetic cast of maggots! She was last seen at PlazaCo as Rita in WHITE CHRISTMAS. Favorite Plaza roles: Florika in THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, Anita in WEST SIDE STORY (Column Award Nominee), and Nikki Crandall/Helsa Wenzel in THE MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940. Other favorites: Morticia Addams in THE ADDAMS FAMILY (Column Award Nominee), Sarah Brown in GUYS AND DOLLS, and Dorcas in 7 BRIDES FOR 7 BROTHERS. When not performing, you can find Megan costume designing (DEAR RUTH, THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE ABRIDGED), or music directing (SEUSSICAL JR, GTK...FOOTLOOSE, SHREK, and most recently, CHILDREN OF EDEN JR and selections from THE DROWSY CHAPERONE JR with Plaza Academy's Senior Company).
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WILLIAM POWER
(Michael Wormwood/Big Kid)
William is ready to be a part of this spectacular cast and back on the Plaza stage as Michael Wormwood! He was most recently seen at Plaza as Crutchie in NEWSIES. Other favorite roles include Snowboy in WEST SIDE STORY with Stolen Shakespeare Guild, Colin Craven in THE SECRET GARDEN (SSG), Winthrop Paroo in THE MUSIC MAN (Plaza), Oliver in OLIVER! with Granbury Theatre Co., Michael Banks in MARY POPPINS (GTC), Aladdin in ALADDIN JR, James in JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR., Simba in LION KING JR., JoJo in SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL, JR. and Herbert in JUNIE B JONES, JR. William is a current Plaza Academy student and trains with Shannah Rae Vocal Studio. William would like to thank his family for their support, and Plaza Theatre Company for giving him this opportunity. And shout out to my little sister Ruthie on being an amazing Matilda. Proud of you.
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GAVIN CLARK
(Bruce)
Gavin is so excited to return to this stage! You may recognize him for his roles as Dill in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD for which he won The Column Award and Broadway World Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Play. He also played Bill in CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN, and Earthworm in JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR. as a part of Plaza Jr. He has also been in a few shows at Granbury Theatre Company - Pugsley in THE ADDAMS FAMILY, and The Sultan in ALADDIN JR. I would like to thank my family and friends for supporting me throughout this process! “Children are maggots!”
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SERGEI GRADY
(Tommy)
Sergei is an 8th grader at Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts and he is making his PlazaCo debut. Some of his favorite roles are Les in NEWSIES, George in IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, LeFou in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR, and Galahad in THE LEGEND OF ARTHUR. Sergei performed with Outcry Youth Theatre and the Trinity Shakespeare Festival, He also has acted in many short films titled Peddling, Relieving the Past, Rabbit, and Hugo’s Plane. He won the “Best Youth Male Actor” at the Austin Revolution Film Festival. He would like to thank Ms. Becca, Mrs. Campbell and Tina for giving him this opportunity and everyone for making him feel welcome at Plaza Theatre.
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PATRICK BILBOW
(Nigel)
Patrick is thrilled to be back on the Plaza stage! His credits include Tiny Tim in A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Dallas Theater Center), EVITA and NEWSIES (Lyric Stage), MATILDA, THE WIZARD OF OZ, THE LITTLE MERMAID, and JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT (Casa Manana), as well as Winthrop in THE MUSIC MAN and Tiny Tim in A CHRISTMAS CAROL here at Plaza Theatre Company! Patrick studies musical theatre and dance and loves to rock the electric guitar with the School of Rock Fort Worth. @patrickbilbow
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BRAEDON CARLTON
(Eric)
Braedon is so excited & grateful to come back to the main stage here at Plaza Theatre Dudley Hall! Most recently here at Dudley, he was in DISNEY'S FROZEN JR (Sven), AIDA (Nubian boy), CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN (Bill), THE LITTLE MERMAID (Flounder), NEWSIES (NewsBoy), and WEST SIDE STORY as a “Somewhere Soloist.” Braedon is currently attending Lowell Smith Middle School where is actively involved in Theatre classes and Choir. When he is not acting, Braedon enjoys studying new musicals, playing drums, and hunting with his Papa Cows. While Braedon loves his theater family, his all time favorite role is being a big brother to Ramsey, Kaemon, and Mariah!
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MADDOX MARINO
(Eric)
Maddox as ERIC, is beyond elated to be included in this very talented cast. Maddox just turned 12 years old and in the 6th grade. He also is a student at Plaza Academy. His latest performances include John Darling, PETER PAN JR, Fletcher, in FREAKY FRIDAY, Baloo the Bear, JUNGLE BOOK JR., Mr. Banks, MARY POPPINS JR., and Ensemble, NEWSIES, among others. He is excited to be attending his first Junior Theatre Festival West this February. We are thankful to our Lord God for each and every blessing. Maddox loves “quality family time” with his self proclaimed “rad” parents and especially his again, self proclaimed “favorite” little sis Stella. Hanging with Gavin and Connor J and friends, listening to vinyls, reading, going to church, history and animation. He works hard to be better than the day before in all aspects of life and truly is thankful for anyone that is cheering him on in this wonderfully, challenging journey.
“I Get By With A Little Help From My Friends.” - John Lennon
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AMANDA FOSTER
(Amanda)
Amanda is overjoyed to be performing as Amanda Thripp in MATILDA THE MUSICAL. This is Amanda’s 8th show with Plaza Theatre Company. Her past credits include BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Carol Cratchit in A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2016), Young Louisa in ZORRO THE MUSICAL, THE MUSIC MAN, THE LITTLE MERMAID, Little Fan in A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2018), White Rabbit in SHREK THE MUSICAL. She is also a regular performer on the Plaza Jr. stage. Amanda is a dance and theatre student at Plaza Academy will be playing Annie in teen version of ANNIE JR in the spring of 2020. Amanda is a 7th grader at Keene Junior High and enjoys playing piano. She dedicates this performance to her Aunt Amanda.
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MIRANDA BARRUS
(Hortensia)
Dancing, dancing and more dancing are Mimi's favorite past time with a little Tik Tok thrown in for variety. So is loving every minute of being a part of MATILDA THE MUSICAL and can't wait for you to see the show. She's also a very gifted young actress having played Junie B. Jones in JUNIE B. JONES, JR., Mary Lennox in THE SECRET GARDEN and Scout in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD for which she received the Column Award for best actress in a non-Equity play in 2018. She's the fifth of seven Barrus children but definitely the most precocious. She loves keeping her family on their toes. She hopes you love MATILDA and sends her love to all her loved ones.
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BRYLEA HYDE
(Alice)
Brylea Hyde is thrilled to be performing in her first show at Plaza Theatre. Brylea is a sixth-grade honor student at Acton Middle School. She sings in the AMS choir and has been active with Granbury Theatre Company for more than five years. You might have seen her in THE LITTLE MERMAID, SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL, MARY POPPINS, OLIVER!, SOUTH PACIFIC, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST as Chip, JUNIE B. JONES, THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE and as The Genie in ALADDIN Jr. Most recently Brylea won The Voice of Granbury singing competition for 2020.
Brylea began singing as a baby. She starts and ends each day singing (at the top of her lungs). Brylea would like to extend a special thanks to all of her new Plaza friends, her voice coach Shannah Rae, Matt Buetner, her mom, dad, Lillian, Lucas, hordes of grandparents, and her entire family for always supporting her as she chases down her Broadway dreams.
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MCKENZIE KARR
(Alice)
McKenzie is beyond excited to be in her first Dudley Hall show for Plaza. She has enjoyed working with the phenomenal cast and crew and growing in what she loves to do best! She attends the seventh grade in Burleson, and is currently enrolled in classes at Plaza Academy. She loves to sing, act, and dance any chance she gets! Some of McKenzie’s past productions include JUNIE B JONES JR, SEUSSICAL JR, MARY POPPINS JR, 101 DALMATIONS KIDS, JUNGLE BOOK KIDS, and PETER PAN JR all with Plaza, and THE LION THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE with Granbury Theatre Co. She is also part of the cast for upcoming JTF West, ANNIE JR with Plaza, and THE SOUND OF MUSIC in Glen Rose in March. McKenzie would like to thank Tina, Tabitha, Madison and all the cast and crew for giving her this amazing opportunity! She would also like to thank her family for always being supportive of her dreams, and her younger brother, Drew for being her biggest fan!
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EVELYN WOODY
(Lavender)
Evelyn would like to thank Tina and Production Team for inviting her back to Plaza. She is elated to be returning to the Company where she got her first Main Stage break as Molly in ANNIE. Some of her favorite roles since then include Elf in THE LION THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE, Little Anna in FROZEN JR., Coroner in THE WIZARD OF OZ, Tigger in WINNIE THE POOH KIDS, Tiny Tim in A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and Young Simba in THE LION KING JR.. She is currently a Fourth Grader at Brock Intermediate, and a student at Granbury Theatre Academy, Green Pearl Studio, and Foot Works Performing Arts Center. She is honored to be part of this amazingly talented company where she gets to do what she loves. Evelyn wants to specifically thank Makenna Clark for staying late to help polish up her dance technique, and her teachers, family, and friends who always encourage her to grow and reach for the stars. "Special thanks to my little brother for always dancing and singing along and making me laugh." John 16:33
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LILY MCCLENDON
(Lavender/Matilda U/S)
This is Lily's 9th show at Plaza. Past shows include Lillian Gilbreth in CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN, Scout in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, Gracie Shinn in THE MUSIC MAN, Young Anne in ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, Little Fan in A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Mary Lennox in THE SECRET GARDEN, and ensemble roles in MARY POPPINS and THE LITTLE MERMAID. She has also appeared in Plaza Jr shows- The Cat in SEUSSICAL JR, Uren in FOOTLOOSE JR, and Gabriella Montez in HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL JR. Lily has appeared at Granbury Theater as well- Lily was Junie B. in JUNIE B. JONES Jr, Christmas Past in A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Jasmine in Aladdin Jr., Timon in LION KING, JR. and The Cheshire Cat in ALICE IN WONDERLAND JR. She played Lady Larkin in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS JR at Casa Manana. She has attended JTF the past 4 years in Atlanta, GA and is active in summer theater, voice and dance camps. Lily sings the National Anthem at local Veteran's events, The Cleburne Railroaders, and at her high school sporting events.
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DARREN CLARK
(Dad/Sergio)
Darren is excited to be appearing in his 5th show at Plaza. Most recently, Darren played Mr. Snoring Man in WHITE CHRISTMAS and held multiple roles in FREAKY FRIDAY. He previously played the part of Mal Beineke in THE ADDAMS FAMILY, and Oliver Hix in THE MUSIC MAN. At other theaters, Darren played Uncle Wes in FOOTLOOSE at the Granbury Opera House, and Brother Forte in MONKY BUSINESS and MONKY BUSINESS II with the Weatherford Stage Players. Darren also appeared as Deputy in the film GALLOWS ROAD produced by the Aledo Film group.
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RODNEY HUDSON
(Backstage Lead/Henchman)
Rodney is excited to be apart of this amazing production. Rodney has recently been seen in WHITE CHRISTMAS as Mike, FREAKY FRIDAY as Dr. Ehrin/Officer Kowalski, JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT as Dan as well as several others over the last few seasons. Rodney would like to thank his directors for this opportunity as well as his family, Bentleigh, Ryan, Armani, Beyoncé, Bernie and Neve Campbell.
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DAVID MIDKIFF
(Big Kid/Henchman)
A homeschooled senior, David studies dance with Ballet Center of Fort Worth, Dian Clough West Dance Studio, Shannah Rae Vocal Studio and Plaza Academy. Previous credits include Henry/Dance Captain in NEWSIES! at Lyric Stage, Jesse Tuck in TUCK EVERLASTING and Benjamin in JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT at Casa Mañana, Co-Choreographed/Benjamin/Swing I JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT, Race/Asst. Choreographer in NEWSIES!, Prince Eric in THE LITTLE MERMAID, and Huckleberry Finn in BIG RIVER with Plaza Theatre Company, Swing in FOOTLOOSE and Dance Corps in BEAUTY..BEAST and 9 TO 5 at Granbury Theatre Company and Dance Captain for WHITE CHRISTMAS at The Firehouse Theater. He has also been a featured dancer in eight of iTheatrics Choreography DVDs.
IG: @davidmidkiff
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ETHAN LEAKE
(Big Kid/Henchman)
Ethan is a 19 year old recent graduate of Plaza Academy. Some of Ethan's recent roles include Kristoff in FROZEN JR, Horton in SUESSICAL JR and Reverend Shaw in FOOTLOOSE JR at Plaza Jr., Newsie in NEWSIES at Plaza, and an Ancestor in ADDAMS FAMILY at Granbury Theatre.
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ADDISEN BAIRRINGTON
(Big Kid)
Addisen is ecstatic to make her Plaza debut in MATILDA! Her most recent credits include THE WIZARD OF OZ at Casa Manana. Some of her favorite shows include ANYTHING GOES, CINDERELLA, and TREASURE ISLAND at Southwest Christian School, and CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG at Christ Chapel Bible Church. " So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous hand. - Isaiah 41:10" "I'd like to thank my parents for always supporting me and sacrificing for me, and to all the people who have welcomed me into the Plaza family!"
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ALINA JENNINGS
(Big Kid)
Alina is so excited that she finally has the chance to perform one of her dream shows and with such an amazing cast. She is a graduate of Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts where she attended for ten years and was studying her passion for theater. Previous show: Timon LION KING JR, Consuela WEST SIDE STORY, Gladys Gutzman JUNIE B JONES JR, Dance Corp MUSIC MAN, Gypsy ZORRO, Sylvia ALL SHOOK UP, Dynamite HAIRSPRAY Buffy STARLIGHT EXPRESS, Hannigan ANNIE, Jetsam LITTLE MERMAID, Cowardly Lion WIZARD OF OZ and many more. She loves to do theater and wouldn't want to do anything else with her life. She recently went New York to be in iTheatrics Choreography DVDs where she was a dancer for NICE WORK..... and played the role of Roxie in CHICAGO! Alina would also like to thank her wonderful mother for always supporting her, and her fabulous sisters and personal stylists Keshia and Saskia
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CARSON CLAY
(Big Kid)
Carson is so excited to be preforming in MATILDA THE MUSICAL. The most recent productions he's been in is SHREK THE MUSICAL as the Big Bad Wolf at PlazaCo, FREAKY FRIDAY in the Teen Ensemble at PlazaCo, Cowboy Bob in GTK...FOOTLOOSE at Plaza Academy, a Soldier/Minister in AIDA at PlazaCo, and a Goon/Ensemble in NEWSIES both here at PlazaCo. Carson has also played Crutchie in NEWSIES at Alvarado High School and Owen in THE FOREIGNER. "I'd just like to thank my family and friends for the support I have."
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EDEN BARRUS
(Big Kid)
Eden is ecstatic to get to be a part of MATILDA THE MUSICAL along with this awesome cast. Past favorite roles include, Amyrillis in THE MUSIC MAN at Lyric Stage, Mary Lennox in THE SECRET GARDEN at Granbury Theatre Company, Ariel in THE LITTLE MERMAID and Teen Anne Shirley in ANNE OF GREEN GABLES here at PlazaCo. Eden also filmed two iTheatrics Broadway Junior choreography DVDs, CHILDREN OF EDEN, Jr. and 42ND STREET, Jr. in NYC. She would like to send love to her family and friends for the constant love and guidance they provide.
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GRACE HENINGTON
(Big Kid)
Grace Henington is thrilled to make her second appearance with Plaza Theatre in the Big Kid ensemble of MATILDA. Her Plaza debut was as the orphan July in ANNIE. Some of her other favorite roles have been Annie in ANNIE JR., Maria in SOUND OF MUSIC G2K, Ms. Darbus in HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL and Chava in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF JR. Grace is in the 7th grade and when not on stage enjoys art and bike riding with her friends. She would like to thank her family and friends for all their support and Tina, Tabitha and the Plaza Theatre for this opportunity!
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IVY BILBOW
(Big Kid)
Ivy is thrilled to make her Plaza Theatre Company debut alongside her little brother, Patrick, and many talented friends! Ivy’s credits include THE WIZARD OF OZ, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT (Casa Manana), NEWSIES (Lyric Stage) and THE NUTCRACKER (Texas Ballet Theater). Ivy is a classical ballet trainee at Ballet Academy of Texas. @ivybilbow
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KAITLYN COGGIN
(Big Kid)
Kaitlyn is honored to be apart of this show while also working with the amazing cast. This is her third main stage production, others being THE MUSIC MAN and THE LITTLE MERMAID. You may have also seen her in many JR shows at Plaza Theatre Company, such as SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL JR, MADAGASCAR JR, ALL SHOOK UP JR, LION KING JR and JUNIE B JONES JR. She also loved playing a crow in WIZARD OF OZ JR at Casa Manana over the summer. Kaitlyn could not be more thrilled to announce that she will be playing Belle in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR later this spring. “I would like to thank Tina and Tabitha for always encouraging and loving me. Oh, and also a loving thank you to my parents for constantly driving me from school to Plaza multiple times a day.”
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KENLIE EARHEART
(Big Kid)
Kenlie is so excited to be a Big Kid in MATILDA. This is her eighth main stage production for Plaza Co. You may have seen her last in NEWSIES and LITTLE MERMAID. Kenlie has also performed in many junior productions at Plaza Main Street such as LION KING JR., 101 DALMATIANS, CINDERELLA and JUNIE B. JONES. Kenlie is a freshman at Centennial High School where she is a apart of the Sparkler Drill Team. Kenlie enjoys dancing, singing, performing, cheering on her brother and hanging out with her friends. Kenlie would like to say a special thank you to her Mom, Dad, Grandma, Nana, Paw, and her big brother Kendall for their constant love and support!!!
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LENA MORALEZ
(Big Kid)
Lena is so excited to be a part of this awesome show! She has also been on stage as Shelly in HAIRSPRAY, Teresita in WEST SIDE STORY, Atina in THE LITTLE MERMAID, Boots in NEWSIES and Benjamin’s wife in JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT all at PlazaCo. An Ancestor in THE ADDAMS FAMILY, and MARTHA in 7 BRIDES...7 BROTHERS both at Granbury Theatre Company. She would like to thank Tina and Tabitha for this amazing opportunity and to her fellow cast mates for making this process so fun!
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LIZZY DAVIS
(Big Kid)
Lizzy Davis is a very busy human! She spends her time at cheer practice, dancing, practicing her violin, performing in show choir, and at musical rehearsals. She started theatre at age 15 which is considered late in the theatre world. Lizzy turns 17 this year and has been in many shows in the community. Her favorite roles include: Electra in CATS, Potiphar’s wife in JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT, Tiger Lilly in PETER PAN, and JoJo in NEWSIES. She will like to thank her amazing parents who have guided her and supported her in everything she does. She also is so grateful to have found Plaza and the amazing people at this theatre. Her life is everything she could want and everyone that has entered her life has made her who she is today.
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MAKENNA CLARK
(Big Kid)
Makenna is absolutely elated to be a part of this production!Some of her favorite past shows include NEWSIES, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, THE LITTLE MERMAID, FROZEN JR and WHITE CHRISTMAS all at Plaza. She also got the opportunity to play Alice in SEVEN...BROTHERS at Granbury Theatre Company. “Thank you to my friends and family as well as Tina, Tabitha, Caitlin, and Madison for casting me in this show. A big thank you as well to all of my mentors and coaches.” @Makenna.N.Clark
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MATTHEW LEAKE
(Big Kid)
Matthew is agog to be a part of the MATILDA cast. He enjoys musical theatre and dance classes at Plaza Academy. He has participated in the Junior Theater Festival (JTF) in Atlanta for the past 3 years. Some of his favorite roles include Dance Corps in WHITE CHRISTMAS, Laurel in FREAKY FRIDAY, Frank Jr. in CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN, Charlie Sloane in ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, all at Plaza Theatre Co., Jeb in SEVEN BRIDES at Granbury Theatre Co., the Bishop in FROZEN JR., Captain Bones in THE MAGIC TREE HOUSE PIRATES PAST NOON, Charlie Brown in A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS, all at Plaza Jr., and the Warden in ALL SHOOK UP, at Plaza teen camp.
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TINA BARRUS
(Co-Director)
Tina is an energetic dynamo who oversees and handles many different aspects of the Plaza operation including as Director of Education at Plaza Academy, Costume Mistress at the Company and as Director of every Junior production presented by Plaza Jr. She also directs on the Plaza Mainstage as well and together with oldest daughter Tabitha is ecstatic to be directing MATILDA THE MUSICAL here in 2020. Tina was a 2018 recipient of the distinguished Freddy G Fellowship which offered her the opportunity of receiving training from Broadway professionals in the summer of 2018. She brings her extensive experience as well as this additional training to her directorship of MATILDA which she's honored to be heading up. She's also the loving mother of seven wonderful children, the grandmother of two beautiful granddaughters and the wife to JaceSon, her husband of 27 years. She hopes you love MATILDA as much as she has loved being a part of creating it.
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MADISON HEAPS
(Stage Manager)
Madison is incredibly excited to be stage managing this production. Growing up, MATILDA was one of her very favorite movies, so she is thrilled to be apart of telling this amazing story. Madison has enjoyed stage managing shows such as NEWSIES, IN THE HEIGHTS, and JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR. She graduated from Texas Christian University this past December and now works as the Marketing Specialist for Plaza. She gives her love to her parents, her sweetheart, Cameron, and her fancy ladies.
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