Newsies Jr.

Newsies Jr. - October 26 - October 28, 2022

Noe Middle School

Who's Who

Drew Mlincek

as Jack Kelley

Drew is so excited to be playing Jack! He is currently in the eighth grade. Recent/Favorite roles include Simba and Mufasa in The Lion King JR; Trevor Graydon (Understudy) in Thoroughly Modern Millie JR; and Grimsby in The Little Mermaid JR. He would like to thank the directors, Mr. Cooper and Ms Amberly, for getting him prepared and trusting him in the role and his vocal coaches, Elizabeth and Garrett Sorenson for also getting him ready for the role. Finally, he would like to thank his parents for believing in him and always supporting him.
M.J. Alt

as Katherine Plumber

Madeline (MJ) Alt is ecstatic to be working with the Noe Middle Musical cast after having performed in Thoroughly Modern Millie. She has previously done High School Musical 2 and Peter Pan with the Community School of the Arts in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Being able to reunite with her cast-mates for one final show at Noe was one of her biggest hopes for this year, and for that to be made possible gives her more enthusiasm for the future of her theatre career.
Piper Wood

as Crutchie

Piper has had so much fun seeing this musical come together! She has been in Thoroughly Modern Millie (Millie), James and the Giant Peach (Ladalord), Frozen (Anna) and many more. Piper is very excited to be Crutchie and all the challenges that come with playing him. She wants to say thank you to her family, cast-mates and directors. Thank you! Enjoy the show!
Emilia Gromko

as Davey

Emilia is in the eighth grade and is very excited to be in this year’s production of Newsies Jr. as Davey. Previous shows include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Emperor’s New Clothes, Goldie and the Eleven Bears, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and La Boheme. She is passionate about being in choir and thoroughly enjoys being a part of Kentucky Opera’s Youth Opera Project. She would like to dedicate this performance to her parents for always supporting her and thank Mr. Cooper and Ms. Amberly for this amazing and unforgettable experience.