Disney’s Newsies JR.

Disney’s Newsies JR. - June 21 - June 22, 2024

Miss Gabi’s Music and Art

Who's Who

Samuel DeLamater

as Jack Kelly (Senior Cast)

Sam DeLamater is a rising junior at CCCEPA where Sam is a drama major and vocal minor. Sam first took the stage at 5 years old and roles over the years have included Lucinda in Into the Woods. Cruella De Vil in 101 Dalmatians Kids, Pinocchio in Shrek Jr., Marty in Madagascar Jr., and James in James and the Giant Peach Jr. Sam has also performed at DisneyWorld with the Jitterbug Travel Troupe, and sang the National Anthem before two Braves games with the King Springs Melody Makers.
Margaret Healey

as Jack Kelly (Junior Cast)

Margaret Healey is 10 years old and a rising 5th grader at Teasley Elementary. She has played the roles of Sally Brown and the Fairy Godmother in previous performances with Jitterbug. Margaret is unbelievably excited to have the honor of playing Jack Kelly this year. She has dreamed of doing this show since she was 5, dancing in the family room on top of old newspapers and yelling STRIKE at the top of her lungs! 'The woild is yer erster' sweet girl!
Penelope Potichko

as Katherine Plumber (Senior Cast)

Penelope Potichko caught the theater bug at the age of six when she was cast as Alice in Jitterbug’s production of Alice in Wonderland. Since then, she’s been involved in a number of shows, most recently, Seussical the Musical! Penelope is a rising 8th grader at Griffin Middle School and is also a competitive soccer player.
Bella Watts

as Katherine Plumber (Junior Cast)

Bella Watts loves to perform. She has been dancing and singing for 3 years. This is her second musical, and so far, her favorite! Bella enjoyed playing the “Harold” in Cinderella last summer. She is also a library assistant, on the news team at school, and is a published author. She is a rising 5th grader at Nickajack Elementary.