Moana JR

Moana JR - April 26 - April 27, 2024

Tampa Bay Performing Arts Academy

Who's Who

Sharanya Prasad

as Moana

Sharanya is 14 years old and in 8th grade at Walker Middle Magnet School. This is her 3rd year and her TBPAA credits include Aladdin (ensemble) and Matilda (Miss Honey). In addition to theater, she enjoys art, reading, and ice skating.
Rachel Boutros

as Maui

Rachel is 14 years old and is an 8th grader at Plato Academy in Clearwater. This is her sixth year at TBPAA. Her latest TBPAA credits include: Matilda Jr (Ms. Trunchbull); Madagascar Jr (Gloria); Little Mermaid Jr (Ursula); Into the Woods Jr (Evil Stepmother, Wolf and Rapunzel's voice); Willy Wonka Jr (Mrs. Beauregarde). She also performs for the Encore Senior Dance Team and singing in Musical Showcases. Other theatre credits are workshops and summers with Straz Theatre, Plato Academy performances and previous years with Ruth Eckerd Hall. Rachel also sings the National Anthem for the Threshers
Kirill Demeshkin

as Chief Tui

Kirill Demeshkin is a 12 year old attending Plato Academy. This is his 2nd year with TBPAA, playing Michael Banks last year in Mary Poppins Jr.. Kirill loves sports such as basketball and football, and of course, enjoys theater. He is very excited that Mrs. Lisa, Mrs. Kim, and Eva Keller have trusted him with this role. A big thanks goes out to his family, his pets, Mrs. Kim, Mrs. Lisa, and all of the wonderful staff at TBPAA that work so hard to make the production amazing.
Emily Felperin

as Sina

Emily is finishing up her last year at Carwise Middle School. She is part of the Carwise Ladies Chorus group, which received superior with distinction at the district-level music performance this year. This is her second year with TPBAA and her first with a cast role. Emily also enjoys playing Lacrosse and spending time with her friends. She is excited to show off everything she has learned this season. We hope you all enjoy the show!