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The Cast

NAOMI AMANUEL (Ensemble): Naomi is a 7th grader. Naomi is very excited for her second play and loves to dance and read books. She also enjoys art and music. Naomi loves simple quiet Friday nights.   

SOFIA BRANHAM (Ensemble): Sofia is a 6th grader who is excited to join MoN's theatre production for the first time! Sofia enjoys soccer, painting, volleyball, hockey, (all things) mango-related and traveling. When not at rehearsal, you can find her spending time and being creative with friends! 

SEAN CHESTER (Right Claw): The role of Zazu in The Lion King, Jr. was the first theater experience for Sean. He made new friends and absolutely loved the experience of making the play. He is back for Moana, Jr., excited for MoN’s new cast and the new musical. Sean loves to travel; he brings his experiences along with humor to the company. He wishes MoN musical theater great success this year! 

KENDALL DALAL (Gramma Tala): Kendall is a 5th grader who is excited to perform her debut acting role as Moana’s Grandmother, Gramma Tala. She enjoys singing, dancing, playing soccer, swimming, and running track. Kendall has really enjoyed working with the cast, crew and Directors in this MoN production. Enjoy the show!

AVA FIX (Ensemble): Ava loves to sing, dance, and read. When she isn't in the woods building tee pees with friends, she enjoys playing ukulele or horseback riding. She also has started to play lacrosse and has two crazy dogs and a hedgehog. She is very excited to be in her first musical at MoN and cannot wait to do it again next year!

AUDREY GRONDINE (Ensemble): Audrey is an active, artistic 5th grader who enjoys swimming, basketball and soccer. She also loves to read fantasy stories and paint abstract art. Audrey is excited to participate in her first MoN musical, which she has been looking forward to since first grade!

ELLEN HARDNOCK (Ensemble): This is Ellen’s second year performing with the MoN Musical Theatre. She took on the role of Lioness/Ensemble in last year’s production of The Lion King, Jr. Beyond singing and dancing, Ellen enjoys drawing, painting, playing with slime, and being with friends. She is active in the Mustangs' athletic program playing basketball, cross-country and track & field.

Moana Costume Pieces, B. Zeitler