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Kayla Durham ( Ensemble ), 6 th grade This is Kayla’s third production at BACS (Mary Poppins, Hamlet). Kayla loves to sing and dance. Thank you to all of my family, teachers, and friends for believing in me. I love you all!

Chidi Eziakor ( Agatha Trunchbull/Big Kid ), 7 th grade This is Chidi’s second play (Hamlet) at Brighten. Prior to that he was on the tech crew (Mary Poppins). Chidi is delighted to be playing the role of Agatha Trunchbull. He plays the alto saxophone. Chidi enjoys drama and hopes to continue performing. His goal is to have a role in the next production.

Bella Finan ( Lavender/Big Kid ), 7 th grade Bella was born in the epicenter of US theater – New York City. Infused with the spirit of NY theater, this will be Bella’s fifth Brighten Broadway production (Little Mermaid, Robin Hood, Mary Poppins, Hamlet) and has worked as an extra on shows. Bella has attended Brighten since kindergarten. She hopes to go to a great high school with a strong theater program and plans to study acting in college. She loves Corn Flakes, Olivia Rodrigo, and French Bulldogs.

MaKayla Gibson ( Amanda ), 7 th grade This is MaKayla’s fourth production at Brighten (Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, Hamlet). Her debut in Little Mermaid woke up her love and passion for drama and music. She is an amazing big sister to younger siblings Morgan and MJ who both her to prepare for her current role. She enjoys drama, chorus, and her hobby of creating all kinds of wacky slime. She is supported by her loving parents Martez and April Gibson.