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Paisley French

as Cinderella

Is the senior daughter of Andy and Haley French. Her activities include WHS Vocal Point, NHS, Key Club, Bible Club  and All County Honor Choir. Paisley is a competitive dancer with The Studio of Dance Kentucky where she has won many regional and national awards and titles for her dance solos, duets, and group dances. Paisley won the title of “Miss Dance America” at her National Finals in 2022, and was just recently crowned Miss Portsmouth’s Outstanding Teen. She attends Bloom Freewill Baptist Church where she sings and volunteers with the youth. Paisley has performed as a principal dancer in The Nutcracker as Clara, the Snow Queen, and the Sugar Plum Fairy. WHS musical productions include Annie (Molly), Joseph… Dreamcoat, Seussical: The Musical, The King and I (Eliza), and High School Musical (Sharpay). 

Nicole Lanning

as Fairy Godmother

is the senior daughter of Mike and Rose Lanning. Nicole’s activities include Mixed Chorus, WHS Vocal Point, All-County Honor Choir, Tennis, and Track & Field. Nicole is an active member of her church New Boston First Church of the Nazarene where she sings with the praise team and leads children church. Nicole will be attending Wright State University in the Fall, majoring in Early Childhood Education. This is Nicole’s fourth musical, her previous musical experiences include Jekyll and Hyde, The King and I, and High School Musical:On Stage. 

“I am so grateful for this opportunity to play such an amazing character. I have had so much fun bringing her to life. I hope everyone enjoys this musical just as much as I have. Remember, Impossible things are happening everyday!”

Mia Hickman

as Stepmother

is the junior daughter of Rick and Caroline Hickman. Her activities include Concert/Marching/Pep Band, Multiple Honor Bands, Key Club, Vocal Point, Musical, Fall Play, and National Honors Society. She is a member of the Minford Bible Baptist Church. Previous musical experience includes last year's production of High School Musical: On Stage!

“This was an enchanting musical to perform! And you will suggest it to all your friends! Am I understood? Just kidding, have a wonderful night and enjoy the show!”