Carolyn is very excited to be part of Cinderella, her fourth show with Ignite. A sixth grader at City Garden Montessori, Carolyn loves singing, dancing, cheerleading, and spending time with her friends and dog. She wants to thank Ms. Libby, Ms. Breonna, and all the other staff, volunteers, and performers who make Ignite such a great place to learn and perform. Enjoy the show!

This is Ollie’s second show at Ignite Theatre Company, and they are so honored to be a part of this cast! Ollie was also seen in Urinetown: The Musical as the role of Officer Barrel with Ignite this summer, and they’re also on Ignite’s Elite Performance Team! Ollie gives out a big thank you to the entire cast, crew, and creative team who made this show possible.

Autumn is thrilled to be a part of Cinderella! She found a love for theatre in past roles, which include an Oompa Loompa in Willy Wonka Kids and Gurgle in Finding Nemo Kids! Previously, she danced as a mouse in The Nutcracker. This is Autumn’s first production with Ignite. Outside of theater, Autumn plays the ukulele. She began at age 5 and enjoys writing her own songs and music. She enjoys drawing, reading, spending time with friends and Taylor Swift. Autumn has loved meeting new friends and experiencing the larger production process. Thanks to the directors for this opportunity! Best of luck to the entire cast! Autumn can’t wait for the audience to see everyone sparkle!

Caroline, who is in the adult ensemble, is very excited to be working with Ignite for the first time! Her other roles include Pepper in Annie Kids, an Oompa Loompa in Willy Wonka Jr., and Chum in Finding Nemo Jr. She also assistant-directed the play Kid at the Edge of Everything. In her free time, Caroline participates in the COCA Improv Troupe, plays saxophone, and reads. She would like to thank her parents for always supporting her, even when it’s hard. She hopes you have a magical time and enjoy the show.

Adelaide is happy to play a part in the Adult Ensemble for Cinderella. This will be Adelaide’s second performance with Ignite Theatre after her first performance in The Sound of Music in the spring of 2024. Adelaide is a 6th grader at Premier Charter School, and outside of school, she enjoys competing as a gymnast and reading BOOKS. She would like to thank her parents for driving her to activities, her sister for tolerating her incessant chatter, and Grandma for sharing her love of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella.

Norah is 15 and a current Sophomore at Parkway Central High School. Norah has also been notably seen in Elf, Addams Family, The Wizard of Oz, Footloose, and The Sound of Music. She was also a part of the 2023-24 Ignite Elite Performance Team and is currently joining them for JTF as Queen of Hearts! This is Norah’s 14th show overall and the 7th show with Ignite! Norah has been thrilled to be a part of the cast of Cinderella and has loved bedazzling all the fun shoes!

Ruby is proud to appear as one of Cinderella’s mice in this production. Ruby, 9, is a fourth grader at Forder Elementary in Mehlville. She also appeared in the casts of Matilda, The Sound of Music, and Find Nemo Jr. She loves gymnastics, art, Girl Scouts, and dragons. She treasures her Ignite friendships and can’t wait to see them each week. Her sister, Lois, also appears in this show.

Samira is a junior attending Acellus and is very excited to be in her second show with ignite! Samira has had 2 years of vocal training, including being part of the Sheldon All-Star Choir, where she performed at Carnegie Hall two summers ago! Samira has been doing theater for 3 years now and loves it so much! Samira is so excited to be playing the Dove in Cinderella! She has absolutely loved working with this company! This group of people has made this experience so special and amazing! Samira would like to thank the cast and crew of Cinderella for being such great people!

Izzy is excited to be a member of the wonderful Cinderella cast! This is Izzy’s first production with Ignite. When not in the theatre, Izzy can be found in the dance studio. She is a member of Dance Force at Motion Express.  In addition to being a dancer, Izzy is an acrobat. She is known for living her life upside down.  It is not unusual to find her walking on her hands or flipping through the air!  Izzy enjoys spending time with her friends, reading, and exploring new places. A special thank you to the Ignite staff for the opportunity to be part of something so amazing! Izzy hopes everyone enjoys the show! 

Bethany is 15 years old and a sophomore at Lindbergh High School. This is her 7th show at Ignite, and she thanks all the cast and crew for this amazing opportunity. She also wants to thank Patterson Performing Arts for helping her grow as a singer. Bethany is also a proud member of Ignite’s elite performance team and is excited to go to JTF with them in January. 

Lulu is very excited to be back with Ignite and perform in their Cinderella production! She recently played the role of Karen in Mean Girls Jr during Ignite’s 2024 summer camp. Lulu is grateful for the opportunity to make new friends and perform alongside so many talented individuals. When Lulu is not performing on the stage, you’ll find her performing acro gymnastics routines at her many competitions throughout the year and hanging out with her friends. Big thanks to everyone involved in bringing Cinderella to life, including the directors, crew, and fellow cast members, and a special thanks to her family and friends for supporting her dream of acting!

Frances is thrilled to be involved in another great Ignite Theatre Company production! Frances is a Sophomore at Metro High School. She enjoyed her roles in Elf, Addams Family, and Matilda. She is thrilled to be doing another show with the Ignite team. Frances would like to thank the Ignite community for continuing to be such a fun, supportive, and welcoming place for all, as well as her entire family, for their enthusiasm and support. She cannot wait to continue her theater journey with Ignite and plans to attend college to study acting.

Ally is a sophomore at Lindbergh High School. This is her tenth show with Ignite, and she is excited to be a part of this amazing production. Ally is thankful to Patterson Performing Arts for helping her grow as a singer. She would like to thank everyone at Ignite for their hard work. She has had so much fun working with this very talented and encouraging cast. Enjoy the Show!

Leighton is grateful for the opportunity to experience the magic, fairy dust, and glitter of such a glamorous role on the Ignite stage! Favorite past roles include Regina (Mean Girls Jr), Toby u/s (Sweeney Todd), Glinda (Wizard of Oz), Captain Hook (Peter Pan Jr.), and Maleficent (Descendants). Big thanks to her parents, the directors, cast, and crew for helping to make impossible things (and big dreams) happen every day!

Ephraim is excited to bring out his “cheesy” side in another performance with Ignite! Favorite past roles include Les (Newsies), Pugsley (Addams Family), Archie (13 Jr), Nigel (Matilda), Crush (Finding Nemo Jr), and Chip (Beauty and the Beast). Big thanks to the directors and all the other Sparks for making Cinderella so much fun!

Colleen is thrilled to be a part of Cinderella. Her recent credits include Brigitta Von Trapp (Sound of Music), Young Fiona (Shrek), and Agnes Smith (Meet Me in St. Louis). She is a part of the Ignite Elite Performance Team and loves the experience. In her spare time (if she has any), she likes to read, bake, and binge-watch her favorite shows. She is grateful to her parents and brother for being so supportive. She is also grateful to her friends; she would like to acknowledge both Melissa and Melissa Jr.

Grayson James is THRILLED to be part of Ignite Theatre for his 1st year!  Grayson is currently in Cinderella and on Ignite’s Elite Performance Team. Grayson absolutely loves performing every single show, but to date, one of his favorites has been playing the lead, Jack Kelly in Newsies Jr! Grayson has been in many other performances throughout the St. Louis and St. Louis Metro areas, including Annie Jr, Shrek Jr, The Wizard of Oz, Charlotte’s Web, Suessical Jr., The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe, The Little Mermaid Jr., along with some film work, is the lead singer in rock band, Aragon and sings with multiple choir groups.  We are so grateful to be a part of the Ignite family, and Grayson is especially grateful for his Mom and sister, Grandparents, and Great Grandma’s support, his band family, and the rest of his friends and family, including Ignite’s wonderful professional team and fellow actors. 

Alexandria is a homeschooled freshman born and raised in Saint Louis, Missouri. She debuted in December 2022 in “Elf: The Musical” and has fallen in love with the world of theater since. Her favorite roles include Maria in The Sound of Music, Mrs. Phelps + Understudy Ms. Honey in Matilda, and Cowboy Bob + Understudy Rusty in Footloose. Lexi takes vocal lessons with Heather Patterson at Patterson Performing Arts. She’s also part of Ignite’s Elite Performance Team, where she will play The Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland at the Junior Theater Festival in January! When she’s not on stage, you can find her writing her novel, cuddling her dog, or reading too many books at once.

Molly is squeaking with joy to be a mouse in Ignites Cinderella production! Her lifelong passion for cheese has prepared her for this role. We have loved seeing how much she has grown and learned at Ignite over the past 2 years! It is an absolute delight watching her heart and acting skills grow with each production.

Avery is thrilled to continue her journey in the theater world, having made her debut as Nemo in Finding Nemo Junior with Ignite this past summer. Through this experience, she discovered her passion for the arts and has embraced the joy of bringing characters to life on stage. Avery is eager to learn and grow as a performer, using her creativity to add depth to every role she plays. When she’s not on stage, Avery enjoys music, school, and all things Hello Kitty! A huge fan of Hamilton, she listens to it daily and loves to sing along to every song. She is excited to be part of Cinderella and can’t wait to continue building her love for the arts in this magical production!

Audrey is excited to be part of Cinderella! Outside of theatre, Audrey loves singing, drawing, and hanging out with her friends. This is Audrey’s first production with Ignite, and she is grateful for the opportunity to perform alongside so many talented friends. She is also a member of Ignite’s IEP Team.  Big thanks to the directors, cast, and crew for all their hard work, and a special shoutout to Mom, Dad, Alexis, and Harper for their endless support and rides to rehearsal! Audrey hopes you enjoy the show and believes that with a little magic, dreams really can come true!

Cora Solomon (she/her) is in sixth grade at Wydown Middle School and is thrilled to be a part of Cinderella. She wants to thank Ms. Libby, Ms. Breonna, Ms. Kayla, and Ms. D. She would also like to thank her parents for many rides and for always supporting her. Her three favorite shows she’s been a part of are Matilda, Newsies Junior, and Sound of Music. When Cora is not on stage, she likes being with her friends and playing sports.

Vienna is ecstatic to be in this production of Cinderella. This is the thirteenth show she has been involved in with Ignite. Vienna currently attends St. Louis Community College and works in the Arts department there. She would like to thank her onstage family for making this experience truly magical and always making her feel excited to be there. She would also like to thank her actual family for supporting her through the rehearsal process and for driving her every night. She can’t wait for you all to experience the magic of Cinderella!

Isla is a charismatic 9-year-old who loves singing and dancing. This is her first year as an IEPT member with Ignite, and she is so excited to be part of such an amazing team! With Ignite Theater Company, you might have seen her in the amazing student-led production of The Sound of Music, caught her flying high in the sky as Amanda Thripp in Matilda, or delightfully bouncing through the Hundred Acre Wood as Tigger in the heartwarming summer camp production of Winnie the Pooh. Isla is always honored to be a part of Ignite shows and is thrilled to play a mouse in the musical Cinderella!

Bailey is happy to be a part of the Cinderella cast. She plays an enchanted horse and is a member of the adult ensemble. She is a member of the Ignite performance team, and this is her second show with Ignite. Outside of Ignite, she loves singing, dancing, cheering, baking, and reading (if you know, you know). She is very happy to be a part of such an amazing cast. Bailey would love to give special thanks to her mom, dad, sister Riley, the directors, Colleen (for telling her about auditions at Ignite ), and Melissa Jr.

Allie is thrilled to join the cast of Cinderella at Ignite. Allie’s past roles include Slick Cat in Aristocats, Bloat and Nemo understudy in Finding Nemo Kids, Ensemble in Frozen Jr., and Pinky the Pirate in Magic Treehouse Pirates Past Noon. This is Allie’s first production with Ignite, and she is honored to share the stage with all of her new friends. Allie is in 4th grade and enjoys living life to its fullest. Allie finds joy in all moments and loves singing and making her friends and family laugh. Allie has had a blast the past few months at rehearsals and hopes you enjoy the show.

Abby is delighted to spend another production with her friends in Cinderella. You may have seen her as the Aunt in Matilda, Mrs. Heron in Mean Girls Jr., or the Ensemble in Urinetown. In her free time, Abby enjoys singing, connecting with friends, and studying political events. This is Abby’s fourth Ignite show, and she hopes you enjoy it.

Ruby is in first grade at Premier Charter School. She loves hanging out with her cousins and friends, playing car karaoke, having a good dance party, and doing cartwheels! This is Ruby’s sixth performance with Ignite Theatre Company. She is thrilled to be back as a sweet little mouse in the fall production of Cinderella! She would like to thank her family for their love and support as well as the directors and her fellow cast members for making this such an enjoyable experience.

Sophia is thrilled for her debut with Ignite Theatre Company in Cinderella! A few favorite past roles include an Orphan in Annie and a Townfish in Spongebob the Musical (GCPA). She is grateful for the opportunity to perform alongside so many talented friends at Ignite. Big thanks to the directors, cast, and crew for all their hard work, and a special shoutout to Mom, Dad, brother Wyatt, and her friends and family for their endless support and rides to rehearsal!