MEET THE CASTS OF LION KING KIDS

Conner G: Pumbaa

Conner is in 2nd grade at Harry Lee Cole School in Boxford and this is his second performance with Creative Co-Op. Conner loves to build, especially legos and also enjoys drawing. Conner’s sister inspired him to audition for Lion King and they love being part of this together. Conner is thankful for his family’s support and most importantly, Miss Noël and Miss Amy for all they do.

HALEY G: TIMON

Haley is in 5th grade at Spofford Pond School in Boxford and this is her third performance with Creative Co-Op. Haley loves to draw, dance and play soccer. She fell in love with Creative Co-Op immediately and is so excited about being a performer in Lion King. She is thankful for her family's support and most importantly, Miss Noël and Miss Amy for all they do and introducing her to her favorite thing.

KATHERINE H: SIMBA

Katherine is thrilled to take on the role of Simba in Lion King Kids!  She is a 4th grader at Howe-Manning School and has enjoyed singing with Miss Noël and Miss Amy since she started with Creative Co-Op at the age of 5. Katherine loves swimming, playing softball, cheerleading, and spending time with her family, friends and dog, Tucker.  She would like to thank her Creative Co-p teachers and her family for all of their support. 

Casey N: Zazu/Sarabi

My name is Casey and I’m in 2nd grade at the Penn Brook School in Georgetown. This is my 3rd performance with Creative Co-Op, previously performing in A Christmas Carol and Seussical Kids. I love singing, acting and arts & crafts.  

SAM r: scar

Sam is in 3rd grade at Spofford Pond school in Boxford. He enjoys being active; especially skiing, swimming, gymnastics, soccer and dance. Sam loves all kinds of animals and playing with his dog, Rex. Sam hopes to be a zoo keeper when he grows up. This is Sam’s first play with the Creative Co-op. He gives a big thank you to Ms Amy and Ms Noël for being incredibly supportive and kind and for bringing out his ‘evil’ side as Scar! 

cora s: nala

MAX s: Banzai/rafiki

Summer s: Shenzi/rafiki

Isla d: Zazu/sarabi

My name is Isla and I am in 5th grade. I like to draw, play soccer, ice skate and spend time with my family and friends. I love acting and singing and have been taking theater classes since I was 8. I have 2 siblings, 2 dogs, and 1 cat. I am excited about Lion King Kids and I want to thank Ms. Noël and Ms. Amy for welcoming me into this new experience and letting me show my acting skills.

ella m: nala

Ella is in the 4th grade at Spofford Pond in Boxford.  This is her 4th performance at the Creative Co-Op, previously playing Lily St. Regis in Annie Kids, Anita in 101 Dalmations Kids, and Horton in Seussical Kids.  Ella loves singing, acting, dancing and performing on stage.  This past year, her confidence and stage presence has skyrocketed.  Ella would like to thank Ms. Amy and Ms. Noel for always encouraging her and supporting her and Mr. Matthew for his patience and expertise!  

camryn p: shenzi/rafiki

Camryn is in the 2nd grade multi-age class at Cole School. Her love for performing has made her experiences at Creative Co-Op truly memorable. She also wants to thank Miss Noël and Miss Amy for their support during rehearsals.

OLIVIA P: MUFASA/banzai

Olivia is in 4th grade at Spofford Pond School, and is very excited to continue her performance experience at Creative Co-Op. She loves to sing and dance and is most looking forward to performing along with her friends. She also loves to play games and snuggle with her pet cats and dog. She thanks Miss Noël and Miss Amy for their support and hard work throughout all the rehearsals.

danika r: simba

Besides loving to dance, listening to music and signing, she enjoys staying active in all four seasons. In Spring & Summer you will most likely find her traveling, hiking, mountain/road biking, swimming or riding a horse, which is her biggest passion. In Fall and Winter you will find her baking tasty treats, hiking, and competing on her ski race team. She is also an aspiring entrepreneur who has dreams of opening her own business someday. Danika is looking forward to see the whole production come together and is happy to be on this journey with the whole cast and crew!

finn r: scar

Finn is in the fifth grade at the Spofford Pond School in Boxford. Beginning at age 6, Finn started taking classes at Creative Co-Op, and has enjoyed roles such as Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol, Cruella De Vil in 101 Dalmatians Kids, Simba in The Lion King, and Grace in Annie Kids. Finn loves skiing, swimming, and was just recently elected to the Student Council. Fiona would like to thank Miss Noël and Miss Amy for nurturing their talent and confidence throughout the years!

Damian s: timon

This marks Damian’s 9th stage production. He has previously performed in Annie Kids, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. He has also attended classes with Boston Children’s Theatre to expand his skillset. Besides his love for the stage, Damian enjoys reading, building Legos, science, spending time with family, and playing video games.

MADILYN s: PUMBAA

Madilyn loves all things that involve being creative and being with friends, she is very much looking forward to this production with Creative Co-Op. She is currently learning to play the piano, adores Pikachu, reading books, enjoys traveling (she wants to see the Great Wall of China and London someday), and is looking forward to skiing and sledding this winter. Madilyn is always happiest when she is with her friends or family, especially her cousins! Thank you to Creative Co-op for this wonderful opportunity.

Juliet b: timon

Juliet is 7 years old and is in 1st grade at Steward Elementary School.  Juliet has loved The Lion King since she was a baby and is thrilled to be a part of this production. She loves all things lions and monkeys, as well as art, dance, and singing. A huge thank you to Miss Noël and Miss Amy for this amazing opportunity.  Hakuna Matata!

ABIGAIL B: mufasa/banzi/rafiki

Abigail is in third grade at Steward School. This is her sixth performance with Creative Co-Op, previously playing the Bread Vendor (Aladdin Kids), Pepper/Burt Healy (Annie Kids), Patch (101 Dalmatians Kids), Scrooge 1 (A Christmas Carol), and Cat 1 (Seussical Kids). She likes wolves, guinea pigs, dragons, cats, musical theater, acro dance, and drawing. She would like to thank her friends and family for supporting her all the way through. Be prepared for the show of a lifetime!

Arianna c: nala

Hi my name is Arianna Conway. I go to Procter School and I love gym or p.e. A few things that I like are lacrosse and reading.I have two sisters named Sonata and Leili. They are twins and they are nine.

MAddie g: shenzie/rafiki

Maddie is a 3rd grader at Steward School and, being a dog lover, she is especially thrilled to be in Lion King Kids! This is her 3rd musical with Creative Co-Op; she acted and sang in Aladdin and 101 Dalmatians Kids. Maddie loves playing soccer and lacrosse, doing crafts and her new puppy, Gus! She would like to thank her family & friends and especially her teachers at Creative Co-Op for all their support!

Ave g: pumbaa/rafiki

Ave is so excited to make her stage debut in The Lion Ling! She’s a second grader at Steward Elementary, where her favorite subjects are science and art. In her spare time, Ave enjoys reading, painting, drawing, singing and playing the piano. She lives in Topsfield with her mom, dad, sister Leila and dog Luna. 

claira j: simba

Claira is a third grader from Rowley. Claira’s performance as Simba will be her fourth show at Creative Co-Op, her first as Ms. Hannigan in Annie Kids, then Perdita in 101 Dalmatians Kids, and Gertrude in Seussical Kids. She loves performing, art, and Acro.

charlotte m: zazu/sarabi

Charlotte is a 4th grader at Great Oak in Danvers. She likes fishing, reading, playing with friends, Harry Potter and especially theater. Charlotte performed in Surfing Beauty and Atlantis at the Kidstock Theatre. She would like to thank her family for supporting her and give a HUGE thank you to Miss Noël and Miss Amy for always welcoming her to rehearsals with smiles and for helping to boost her confidence. 

emily p: scar

Emily is a 3rd grader at Steward Elementary. She has loved participating in the "Sing It” and "All of It” programs, as well as the Creative Co-Op's production of Annie Kids,101 Dalmatians, A Christmas Carol, and Seussical Kids. Emily is so excited to now be a part of the Lion King Kids cast. Emily’s other interests include art, swimming, boating, reading, softball and playing with her dog Wyndham and her cat Millie. Emily would like to thank her teachers at the Creative Co-Op for boosting her confidence and always being her biggest cheerleaders.

Caris b: simba

Hi, my name is Caris. I ride horses and play soccer. I’ve been doing Creative Co-Op since I was five years old. My previous roles were Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, Anita in 101 Dalmatians Kids, Annie in Annie Kids, and Agrabahn/skeleton/fruit vendor in Aladdin Kids. My favorite animal is horses and I also like dogs. I’d like to thank Miss Amy and Miss Noël for always being there for me.

eloise c: Young nala

Eloise is in 2nd grade at Steward School and she has been in every play at Creative Co-Op to date! She loves swimming, dancing, gymnastics, and began singing with Creative Co-Op at just 3 years old. Eloise is forever grateful for the beautiful worlds Noel and Amy create.

COLton m: banzai

7-year old Colton is so excited to be part of Lion King Kids. Creative Co-Op has grown to be one of his favorite places but when he is not there you could find him skating in a hockey game, doing flips at gymnastics or having fun with friends! He has thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Amy and Noël and appreciate their love, fun, and excitement!!

GRACE m: SHENZI

Grace is thrilled to be part of this show. She is especially grateful for her friends participating with her and the guidance and support of Miss Noël and Miss Amy. When Grace is not performing on stage she enjoys horseback riding, playing piano, caring for others and her family.

JOHn m: timon

My name is John.  I am 6 years old.  I like sports.  I play flag football and hockey.  I am in the Lion King Kids and I play Timon!

OWEN m: PUMBAA

My name is Owen.  I am cool and brave.  I like eating and playing.  I play hockey and flag football.  I'm so brave I once ate a scorpion.

ISABELLE M: Nala

Isabelle is in 5th grade at Proctor. This is her second performance with Creative Co-Op. She is super excited to be on stage again with her friends and neighbors. She also loves playing softball, fashion art and spending time with family and friends. 

EMMA M: Sarabi/Rafiki

My name is Emma and I’m in 5th grade at Proctor School. I LOVE hognose snakes! I’ve been performing at the Creative Co-Op since I was seven. I was drawn to the theater after my walk on roll at North Shore Music Theater’s production of Mamma Mia. Because of Miss Amy and Miss Noël, I have the courage to sing, dance and speak in front of live audiences. I also enjoy and am lucky to play the trombone in Proctor’s Advanced Band. 

MACkenzie r: mufasa

Mackenzie is 10 years old and in the 4th grade at Proctor in Topsfield.  She loves animals and has three cats and one dog. Her favorite color is cyan and she enjoys making art with almost any medium.  She loves the Warrior Cats and Harry Potter book series.  Mackenzie spends all of her free time reading books, creating art, playing with friends, and on Minecraft with her brother Max.  She is so grateful that she has been able to learn from the wonderful instructors at the Creative Co-Op since she was in kindergarten.

MAX r: Ed

Max is 8 years old and is in the 2nd grade at Steward in Topsfield.  Max took his first class at the Creative Co-Op since  when he was three years old and he was hooked!  Max loves creating random things, playing Minecraft with his friends and his sister Mackenzie, and loving on his pets.  He also enjoys building things and taking things apart.  His favorite subject is math and his second favorite subject is art. He loves Miss Noël and Miss Amy and he is super thankful for the love and support from them as well as his cast mates. 

sara r: zazu

Sara is a fourth grader at Proctor School. She is so excited to be in Lion King Kids after having so much fun in 101 Dalmations and A Christmas Carol. Other things she enjoys are softball, math, art, writing stories, playing the clarinet, playing with her sisters and friends, reading books about cats, playing with cats, and cats in general.  She would like to thank Miss Noël and Miss Amy, her friends and family, and of course her cats Moe and Astrid.

sylvia r: scar

Sylvia is a sixth grader at Proctor School. She is very excited to be playing Scar in the Lion King Kids at the Creative Co-Op as it is a dream role of hers.  Other things she enjoys are playing the trumpet, musicals, playing with her chickens and cats, hanging out with her friends and sisters, obsessing about everything Lion King, and playing video games. She would like to thank Miss Noël and Miss Amy, her friends and family, and all her cats and chickens\.

sTELLA V: rafiki

Stella is in kindergarten at Steward School. She is so excited to be in this new production at Creative Co-Op! Stella enjoys gymnastics, dance, and being with her friends and family!

PIper W: Young simba

Hi! My name is Piper! I am in 2nd grade and I am 8 years old. I love to talk and I love music. If I'm not at rehearsal, I am playing piano or practicing headstands at gymnastics. I love every moment about my day. People describe me as "bubbly!" One of my favorite things to do is to pray, go to church, and worship God. Miss Noël and Miss Amy have taught me so much over the past few months.