-
Ella Milton-Benoit*
as Velma Kelly
Ella Milton-Benoit (Velma) is tickled pink to be participating in her last high school production. She has engaged in various ways with TOTJ and SHS Theatre, including directing, managing, playwriting, and acting. Previous high school shows include The Sound of Music (Marta), When Shakespeare's Ladies Meet (Katherine), Into The Woods (The Baker's Wife), The Play That Goes Wrong (Annie), Radium Girls (Grace), Little Women (Director), and more. She would like to dedicate her performance to her old troupe.
-
August Peterson
as Roxie Hart
August Peterson (Roxie) is exhilarated to have been given an opportunity to work with the community of Troupe 5953 in this seasons musical Chicago! Previous performances include playing Jo March in Little Women by James River High School and Ashley in Bedtime Stories by Robious Middle School. They would like to dedicate this performance to their fellow cast mates and crew mates who have put the work in to make this an incredible performance and experience.
-
Jax Jensen
as Billy Flynn
Jax Jensen (Billy Flynn) is a freshman at JRHS. Jax made his theatrical debut as The Big Bad Wolf in his kindergarten school. He returned to the stage 5 years later to perform as Aladdin (Aladdin) and Iago (The Lion King) at a community theatre in Las Vegas. After a 4 year hiatus, Jax is excited to be back on stage with the Theatre on the James. He hopes to continue throughout his high school years. Enjoy the show!
-
Zoe Baugh
as Matron "Mama" Morton
Zoe Baugh (Matron "Mama" Morton) is delighted to be working on such an amazing project with Theater on the James. This will be Zoe’s first time being on the stage. Zoe is ecstatic to be working with such an astonishing cast & crew but especially Zion Baugh. She would love to dedicate her performance to her family and friends.