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Natalie McConnell
as Laozi, Ancestor
Natalie, 17, feels honored to play Laozi in her 10th show. You may have seen her as Ariel in Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr, the tone-deaf Rapunzel in Grimm Fairytales, or Betty Haynes in Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. She attends PCC, and plays violin, mandolin, piano, and guitar. She feels blessed to have supportive friends, and family members, and to have an amazing God to watch over her.
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Courtney Yoder
as Yun, Ancestor
Courtney is a 16-year-old junior at Centennial High School, and she has been involved in Journey for over seven years. This is her 23rd show, and she is so excited to be playing the part of Yun. In her spare time, she likes to read and watch British TV shows. She would like to thank her family, her friends, and her Savior for their support and love.
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Bailey Jackson
as Lin, Ancestor
Bailey is a sophomore at Milwaukie Academy of the Arts and is excited to be playing an ancestor, Lin! This is Bailey’s 11th show with Journey. Her favorite role was Zaneeta Shinn in The Music Man Jr. Bailey enjoys both of her choirs at MAA and spending time with her fellow theater geeks at Journey. She thanks God for the amazing opportunities she’s been given and her family for supporting her.
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Jenna Orsini
as Zhang, Ancestor
Jenna is a sixteen-year-old who loves musical theater and her relationship with God. In her free time she reads, sings, watches British TV, or expands her mug collection (which is now up to four). Some of her favorite roles have been playing Marian Paroo in The Music Man Jr., Beth in Little Women, and a Hotbox Dancer in Guys & Dolls Jr. She's enjoyed being in this show, and around those involved.
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Haley Parks
as Mulan
Haley is a sophomore at City Christian and has been involved with Journey for 6 years, her favorite role being Chava in Fiddler on the Roof Jr. She thanks Jeff and Marla for being so much fun to work with, and the cast and crew for being so encouraging. She would also like to thank her Lord and Savior who has blessed her beyond measure by letting her be a part of this community. Prov. 3:5-6