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Gwen Kalos ( Ensemble ), 5 th grade Gwen is making her BACS debut and is thrilled to be performing in this year’s production! In addition to singing and dancing, Gwen enjoys painting, drawing, and reading. Gwen will be attending Envision’s National Youth Leadership Forum this summer to focus on STEM activities as she did last year.

Arianna Lankford ( Ms. Honey/Mom ), 7 th grade This is Arianna’s fifth production at BACS (Little Mermaid, Robin Hood, Mary Poppins, Hamlet). She is in chorus at Brighten and has been dancing for 11 years. What Arianna loves about drama is that being with the cast is like being with family. When you join drama you meet new people, and it feels like you’ve known them for years.

Ellison Lord ( Agatha Trunchbull/Doctor/Big Kid ), 8 th grade This will be Ellison’s sixth production wit Brighten Broadway (Junie B Jones, Little Mermaid, Robin Hood, Mary Poppins, Hamlet). He has also performed at Bright Star UMC Performing Arts Camp and is a member of the St. Paul Episcopal Church Youth Choir. Ellison is a budding pianist and vocalist and in his spare time manages his small business, El’s Books & More (www.ellisonlord.com)

Sofia Navarro ( Competitive Dancer/Ensemble ), 7 th grade This is Sofia’s fifth Brighten Broadway production (Little Mermaid, Robin Hood, Mary Poppins, Hamlet). Sofia plays the clarinet in Brighten’s Middle School intermediate band. She likes to bake, watch movies, and her favorite food is pasta. She would like to thank her mom, dad, Mrs. Lucy, and her friends (especially Torres) for being with her through this journey.