Disney's Beauty and the Beast Cast

Hannah is happy to be a part of the Beauty and the Beast cast. She last performed as Mabel/Ensemble in Chaplin at Manatee Players. Much love to my family and friends for their support

Mars is excited to be in another production with Ovation, as her favorite princess EVER! She has recently been seen as Yvonne in “Rodger’s & Hammerstein’s Cinderella” (Manatee Players), and will soon be performing as the Scarecrow in Parrish Community High School’s production of “Wizard of Oz”. Mars is a sophomore and serves as VP of PCHS’s state thespians. She looks forward to pursuing a career in Musical Theatre. Many, many, many thanks to Mr. Matt and Miss Michelle for allowing Mars to play one of her absolute dream roles; Miss Krista for all the love and hard work she has put in over the years; Mr. John for working us hard and keeping us laughing; the wonderful cast and crew who have become a second family; and her parents and sisters for their support and patience with the never-ending singing around the house. Now, we invite you to relax, let us pull up a chair, as Ovation proudly presents…Our Show!

Tristan Rogers is incredibly excited to be taking on the role of Gaston, who is obviously the beauty in "Beauty and the Beast". Tristan recently appeared as Jesse in Ovation Theatre's "The Amazing Christmas Race", and has previously appeared in "Alicein Wonderland", "Fools" and "Anything Goes". He would like to thank his cast, teachers, family and friends, especially his Godfather, John, his rival Tanner and his father Rex.

Alex is a Sophomore at Saint Stephen's. He has previously appeared as Sky (Mammamia) and Douglas Fairbanks ( Chaplin) at MPAC. Other theatre credits are Ben (Descendants) at Ovation Theatre. Alex is thrilled to be the Beast in Beauty and the Beast at Ovation Theatre. Alex would like to thank his family and friends for their support.

Eduardo is currently a freshman at Lakewood zranch zhigh zschool. He recently was seen as an ensemble memeber in Will Rogers Folloes at MPAC and ZJay in Descendants at Ovation. He is thrilled to be a part of this first production of Beauty and the Beast at Ovation Black Box Theatre.Big shout out to his Mom, Dad and sister.

Juliana Mattes is a sophomore at Lakewood Ranch High School and is excited to be in the cast. Other shows include Disney's Descendants (Cruella DeVille), The Amazing Christmas race (Sammy), Aladdin (Jafar), Willy Wonka and will be in Lakewood Ranch's upcoming Cabaret.

Aniya Woods is 14 and is a homeschooled 8th grader. She has been doing musical theatre for about 6 years and loves playing piano and guitar.She aspirs to make singing and dancing her life and career.

Meghan Pierce is a 9th grade student at Lakewood Ranch High School. She has been at Ovation for 2 years taking musical theatre classes, ballet and participating in several workshops. Her past shows include Singing in the Rain, Suessical, Descendants and the Amazing Christmas race. Meghan is excited to also be a part of Lakewood Ranch High School Mustang Players. Thank you to her Ovation family for the friendships, amazing opportunities and experiences.

Alexia is a 7th grader at Nolan Middle School. She was solist with the Manasota Honor Choir.Past shows include Disney's Descendants (Audrey), The Amazing Christmas race (Suzy) and Aladdin Jr (Jasmine). She is very excited to be a part of this production.

Grace is a 7th grade student on FLVS and is excited to be in Ovation's "Beauty and the Beast". Recent credits include Will Roger's Follies (Ensemble) and Descendants ( Coach / Ensemble). She would like to thank the staff and production team at Ovation for this opportunity.

My name is Ava Barak and I am 17 years old and a junior in high school. I have been acting and singing since I was 7 years old and I have been in many plays at manatee performing arts center as well as ovation. I enjoy dancing here at ovation and I am also on my high schools dance team. I want to thank my family, friends, and teachers for always believing in me and pushing me to do my best and strive for success.

Isaiah is 13 years old and has been performing in musical theatre since he was 6. He started at Ovation a year ago and has loved every minute of it. When he's not performing he enjoys drawing and playing video games.

Kailynn Claros, 14 years old. Attends Bell Creek academy high school. Her first performance was in Guys and dolls when she was 7, this triggered her love for theater. Since then she has joined the Ovation Theatre group to broaden her skills and gain experience. Kailynn has been accepted to Blake academy high school, an audition acceptance only school for the arts. She hopes to continue to broaden her skills in the arts and make it a career one day. However, singing and acting are not her only skills. She is also a basketball player, dancer, plays piano & cheerleader.

Malea has attended Ovation School of Musical Theater for almost 5 years. She has been seen in The Amazing Christmas Race (Blondie) 12 Dolls of Christmas (Samantha, Sock monkey) Halloween Show (Wednesday Adams) and more! She is excited for their theater adventure to continue!

Emma is an 8th grader at Nolan Middle School and is thrilled to be a part of Beauty and the Beast. She has been a student at Ovation for 8 years. Her past credits include: Will Roger's Follies (MPAC), Maleficent (Ovation in Descendants (Ovation Theatre). She would like to thank Michelle McCord and cast and crew for making this production happen!

Liv Mueller (Silly Girl/Napkin) has been a student at Ovation School of Musical Theatre for 5 years and is happy to be taking the stage with some of her best friends in this production of Beauty & the Beast. She was most recently seen on the Manatee Performing Arts Center stage in Pippin, Mamma Mia, Cinderella, and Chaplin. She would like to thank Michelle, Matt, John, and Krista for this amazing opportunity. Big "hugs" to mom, dad, and Liam for their ongoing support of her passion.

Audrey has been a student at Ovation for 7 years now and has been dancing since she was 4 years old. She has been in Ovation's Troupe for 2 years and played tghe Fairy Godmother in Descendants as well as Penelope in Thee Amazing Christrmas Race

Liam Mueller (Chip) has been a student at Ovation School of Musical Theatre for 5 years. Favorite roles include Michael Banks (Mary Poppins), Nigel (Matilda), Theo (Pippin), and Young Charlie/Jackie Coogan (Chaplin: The Musical). Liam is so grateful for his directors and teachers - Michelle, Matt, Krista, John, Lauren, and Gabrielle. Many thanks to Dad, Mom, and Liv for their love and support.

Makena Benson is 15 years old and is thrilled to be a part of this production. Makena has been seen in several other Ovation shows over the years such as Disney’s Descendants(Doug), The Amazing Christmas Race(Astrid), and many other Christmas and end of the year shows. She has had so many memories throughout the years and is excited to see what this experience holds.

Lara is a 11 year old elementary schooler. She has been taking triple threat classes since 6 at Ovation School and was seen in Descendants, first Ovation Theatre Inc. production. She is also acrobatic and aerial performer at Circus Minius performing group since 2021. She is very grateful to be a part of this Beauty and Beast production.

Maia Hernandez is in the 6th grade and attends Rowlett Academy. She would like to thank her family for always supporting and encouraging her love of theatre.

Jezlynn is a freshman at Braden River High School. From an early age she loved to sing and dance but her love for the arts truly blossomed when she started at Ovation Musical Theatre School in 2017. She is proud to be a part of Ovation's Theatre Troupe and is excited to perform in Beauty and the Beast.

Jameson is excited to be part of the cast of another Ovation production. At 11 years old, he is already a veteran of musical theatre, starring as Pua the Pig in Jump Dance Company’s 2021 production of Moana and Rob Bob and other various characters in Ovation’s 2021 Elf Boot Camp. Jameson has also participated in several dance productions both in Florida and his native Wisconsin, and is enrolled in both ballet and acting classes at Ovation. Originally born in Madison, Wisconsin, Jameson moved to Lakewood Ranch with his family in November 2019. An honor roll student, he is currently enrolled in 5th Grade at BD Gullett Elementary, and outside of school and theatre, enjoys playing football and other sports both in organized leagues and with friends.

Brielle is excited to be performing in Beauty and the Beast. This is her first year with Ovation Theatre Troupe. Brielle is 10 years old and is in 4th grade.. She loves performing and has been with Ovation since she was 3 years old.

Olivia Yates is 16 years old and is in 11th grade. She has been performing in musical theater for 8 years, and this is her 2nd year at Ovation. Her hobbies include reading and collecting Pokémon cards.

Avery is 13 years old and lives in Lakewood Ranch. She has many interests including arr, acting, singing and fashion. She also loves everything Disney, Hamilton and Harry Potter. She dreams of traveling overseas one day and especially wants to visit Paris.

Samantha Capasso, 11, iOS a fifth gradere at Parrish C harter Academy. She loves to sing and dance and draw. Sami performed in the Halloween Spooktakular and Love4 Songs Fundraisers. She is very excited to be in the cast of Beautry and the Beast!. Sami hopes to one day be on Broadway!

Victoria Peddie- Victoria is thrilled to be joining the cast of Beauty and the Beast. Victoria’s past Ovation performances include Elf Boot Camp (December 2021). Previous to Ovation, Victoria performed with Small Hands on Art in Bellevue, Washington (2018-2019) (The Greatest Showman, Beauty & the Beast, Grease, Peter Pan and The Lion King). Victoria currently attends B.D. Gullett Elementary school as a fourth grader. In Victoria’s free time she loves to sing, dance, swim, and draw. Victoria would like to thank her mom, dad, and sister Sienna for their love and support.

Sofia is a freshman at LRHS. She loves being on stage and is very excited to be part of this talentes cast. She is also a member of her school’s theatre club. In her free time, Sofia loves being with friends, cooking and playing the piano. She has been on stage for 8 years and would love to thank her family and friends for their support

Caitlin Conley is 14 years old currently residing in Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Caitlin has participated in musical performance since the age of 3. Caitlin's dream is to one day be a professional performer. Caitlin is very compassionate person who helps Locks of Love by donating her hair periodically. Caitlin's mother is from Birmingham, England and her father is from Munster, Indiana.

Sarah Vargas is 10 years old and is excited to be a part of the Beauty and the beast production. Sarah is a 5th grader at braden river elementery. Preforming has been Sarah’s passion since she was 6 years old.