This is Amelia's third show with The Stephen Foster Story's Youth Preforming Arts Academy, and Amelia is thrilled to get the chance to be on stage! She has told her family so many times that she wants to be "a star on the stage". During the one-day camp of Annie, you could see that she was completely in her element. Amelia is going into 3rd grade at St. Gregory School and is proud to be an Eagle. She shares her home with her younger sister, Abigale, her mother and father, and Ziggy, the yellow Labrador.

From a young age, Mason has always had a love for performing. From plays to concerts and speaking parts, he has always been comfortable behind a microphone. In 2024, he participated in Theater Camp with a role in The Mystery of Mr. E. and he recently played Player 17 in Dare to Dream Jr.   It was there that he caught the acting bug. Mason's latest endeavor is learning to play piano. He is excited to start a new adventure this school year at Dig Deep Academy.

Emma is joining the stage once again as she narrates the story of Winnie the Pooh.  Emma is 11 years old and attends St. Joseph School.  In her free time, Emma enjoys competitive dance, swimming, and reading.  She is looking forward to her theatre career and can’t wait for her next adventure.  She would like to give special thanks to her fellow cast members; she always has the best time with them! 

Caroline has been dancing ballet since the age of 5. She has performed in Finding Nemo Kids with Youth Performing Arts Academy at the Stephen Foster Story and most recently played an orphan in Annie at the Stephen Foster Story this past summer. Caroline loves being on stage and is excited to continue exploring her passion for dance and theater. She is thankful to her family for always cheering her on!

Mary is thrilled to make her Stephen Foster Story debut! A sixth grader at Bardstown Middle School, Mary loves singing, playing the piano, and performing with her school choirs. She has previously appeared in ​​Willy Wonka Kids, Shrek​​ the Musical, and Seussical the Musical. Mary is excited to be back onstage and grateful for the opportunity to be part of this wonderful production!

Crosby is a 5th grader at Bardstown Elementary and so excited to play Pooh! His favorite past roles include Andrew Carnegie in The Stephen Foster Story, Mr. Bucket in Willy Wonka Kids, Mr. Mayor in Seussical Kids, Leroy Herdman in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Marlin in Finding Nemo, and Shrek in Shrek the Musical.  Most recently he was in the youth ensemble for Annie.  Crosby thanks his family for all of their support.

Allie is a 10-year-old fifth-grade student at Bardstown Elementary School who loves singing, dancing, acting, and playing volleyball. She is grateful for the opportunity to once again participate in the Stephen Foster Youth Performing Arts Academy’s Winnie the Pooh KIDS camp. This past spring, she played Pinocchio in Bardstown Elementary’s production of Shrek the Musical. Allie is especially thankful for wonderful teachers like Allen and Katie Brooks and Ms. Martin at BES, who encourage students to develop a love for music and drama.

Lily is 9 years old and in fourth grade at Bardstown Elementary. Her childhood love of storytelling has grown through theatre. This will be Lily’s 4th show with the Youth Performing Arts Academy. In addition, she has previously appeared in Wizard of Oz (Aunt Em), Shrek Jr. (Donkey), The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Claude Herdman) and Suessical the Musical Jr. (Mrs. Mayor). When Lily isn’t performing, she loves swimming, reading and hanging out with friends. Thank you to her family and friends who continue to support her passion!

Laura is 11 and is delighted to be the gloomiest donkey in the Hundred Acre Wood—onstage, anyway. Offstage she’s much sunnier (and far less attached to her tail). Recent stage credits include Nemo (Finding Nemo Kids), Marie (The Aristocats Kids), Thumbelina (Thumbelina), and The Inspector (Agatha Christie’s The Rule of Three). Next up, she swaps the rain cloud for a fin as Marlin in Kentucky Classic Arts’ Finding Nemo Jr—come see her at Centre Square in Lebanon this October! When she is not rehearsing, she is active in her Bloomfield Middle School Beta Club, including a recent term as National Beta Club Leadership Ambassador giving inspirational speeches in front of thousands, and is a two-time 4-H speech champion. She is also a fan of aviation, travel, archery, crafts, reading, writing, digital art, and—true story—hog-nosed snakes.

Scout McCoy is a sixth grader at My Old Kentucky Home Middle School this fall. She enjoys playing softball, running cross-country, and dreams of being an actress or sports reporter. Her performances include: Marshall County Arts Center Summer Musical (2022), Wizard of Oz (Mayor of Munchkinville) 2025,  Nemo Jr. 2025 (Sprit), and as Player 13 in Dare to Dream Jr. (2026).

Brooklin is an 11 year old who attends Bloomfield Middle School.  She is so happy to be returning to the Stephen Foster stage.  This summer she was blessed to be in Annie and played the role of Annie.  She also was in Dare to Dream and Finding Nemo  where she played Dory with the Stephen Foster Youth Academy.  She found her love of theater after being in the Wizard of Oz at TNHS where she was the Munchkin Coroner.   Brooklin would like to Thank her family and friends for there love and support.   Also a big Thank you to Allen and Katie Brooks for helping her along the way.

Elle is an 11 year old who attends St. Joseph Elementary School. Before Winnie the Pooh KIDS, she could be seen in Finding Nemo Jr (Stephen Foster Youth Performing Arts Academy) and in her school plays. When she isn't on the stage, Elle likes playing with her dogs and doing arts and crafts!

Carter is from Bowling Green, new to the The Stephen Foster Story, but not to the stage! He began taking dance classes since he was 18 months old, he played harmonica solos for friends in the Red River Gorge when he was 2 and performed on ice skates by 3.  Carter played Fritz in Nashville’s Nutcracker in 2024 which led him to study with the school for the 25/26 season where he used his ice skating skills to play Country Boy in the “skating scene” with Nashville Ballet in 2025.  He has showcased all his performing arts skills in addition to gymnastics in three musical reviews; Orphans, SuperHeros, and Cowboys & Cowgirls in Scottsville, KY.  He has massive support from his family, but also would like to thank his vocal coach: Zac Bush, the community from Gift of Song in Franklin, TN and all his dance teachers for believing in him. 

Jay McCoy is a fifth grader at Foster Heights Elementary this fall. He enjoys playing baseball and running cross-country when he’s not performing.  Jay dreams of being a NASA scientist one day. His performances include: Marshall County Arts Center Summer Musical (2022), Pete The Cat (Pete) 2022, Wizard of Oz (Munchkin) 2025, Nemo Jr. 2025 (Crush), and Dare to Dream Jr. (2026).

Halli couldn’t wait to return to Stephen Foster’s camp this summer. She loved playing “Professor Ray”, a shark, and a seahorse in last year’s Finding Nemo Kids and Player 12 in Dare to Dream Jr. Halli also participated in school musicals as “The Wicked Witch” in Shrek Kids, “Matilda” in Willy Wonka Kids, and “Sour Kangaroo” in 

Seussical Kids. Halli is a 6th grader at Bardstown Middle School.  She plans to continue singing with the chorus and playing the violin in the Strings program. Halli enjoys art class at Bardstown Artworx and playing tennis with the Bardstown Netrushers. In her spare time, Halli enjoys finding and photographing moths, discovering rocks and fossils, drawing, singing, reading “Warrior Cats”, writing, animation and design, mine crafting, playing with her many pets, and camping. Halli would like to thank Ms. Brooks & Mr. Alan for making this a fun learning experience, as well as her family, friends, and teachers for supporting her in this show.

Mallory, age 11, is delighted to try something new and explore the performing arts with this, her first experience with theatre, song, and dance! She’s thankful for the opportunity to learn from so many talented friends and peers and to cheer them on right from the stage. She’s always had a deep love for the literary and visual arts and this experience has introduced a new joy for the performing arts as well! She’s grateful to all family and friends who’ve encouraged her in this new adventure! 

Lucy Tucker, age 8, is the daughter of Scott and Madalyn Tucker of Bloomfield, Kentucky, and attends St. Joseph School. Lucy has already delighted audiences at her school's talent shows with performances of Delta Dawn and Over the Laredo and she was recently in Dare to Dream Jr, here at The Stephen Foster Story's Youth Academy. Her love of singing, acting, bright personality, and contagious enthusiasm make her a natural in the spotlight. Lucy is excited to take the stage for this special performance and looks forward to sharing her gifts with everyone.

Cora is a 5th grader at St. Gregory School. She enjoys playing the piano and guitar, competing in All Star Competitive Cheer, and playing volleyball and soccer. She was most recently seen as Player 16 in Dare to Dream Jr.  At home, you can find her playing with her two younger siblings, cart-wheeling across the floor, or styling hair. Her favorite color is hot pink.

Saylor is excited to be performing for her second year with the Stephen Foster Youth Academy! No stranger to the stage, she has performed in productions of Curious George and Junie B. Jones with Centre Square in Lebanon and most recently the Wizard of Oz with Central Kentucky Theater in Springfield. When she's not in a theater production she's dancing for Dance Pro's Studio of Bardstown, swimming with Aqua-Tots or in tumbling classes with Competitive Edge Gymnastics! This busy little girl is grateful for the support of her teachers, family and friends!

Adalyn James is 9 years old and loves being on stage!  She recently performed as one of the Three Little Pigs in her school’s production of Shrek Kids. She has also appeared in Suessical the Musical, starred as Bloat, the pufferfish, in Nemo Kids, was part of the Circus production at Lebanon Children’s Theatre, and was Player 15 in Dare to Dream Jr. Every show has made her love theater even more, and she’s always excited for her next adventure on stage. 
When she’s not performing, Adalyn loves staying busy playing a variety of sports and spending time with her family, friends, and her beloved puppy. 
Adalyn wants to say a big thank you to her family for always cheering her on and being her biggest fans! 

Caroline Wilkerson is a 3rd grader at Foster Heights Elementary and is thrilled to make her stage debut! Caroline loves playing basketball, going on cruises, singing, and playing with her cat, Moose. Enjoy the show!

Ansley, age 7, is so excited to make her stage debut as a Bumble Bee in Winnie the Pooh! When she’s not buzzing around the Hundred Acre Wood, she loves being creative, making people laugh, and spending time with her family and friends. She has loved preparing for her very first performance and can’t wait to take the stage!

Millie is excited to be part of Winnie the Pooh KIDS! She loves music, performing, and being creative. She enjoys ballet and is learning to play the piano. When she’s not dancing or making music, Millie loves learning new things and spending time with her family. She is thrilled to be part of this production and share the magic of Winnie the Pooh KIDS with the audience!

June is thrilled to be making her debut with The Stephen Fosters Amphitheater! When she isn't singing and dancing her way around the house, you can usually find her in the pool, on the volleyball/basketball court, or spending time with her church community. She is so grateful to her family and friends for their support and hopes you enjoy the show!

Rhodes is in the second grade. He is so excited to be a Bee in Winnie the Pooh.  He was recently in the youth ensemble for Annie.  As the Stephen Foster Story’s biggest fan, you can usually find him in the audience singing every word. Rhodes enjoys playing baseball, basketball, and football. His personality shines while beatboxing, singing, and dancing. Rhodes would like to thank his family for all of their love and support. 

Hallie Kate is a 9 yr. old homeschooler and musical theater enthusiast who is thrilled to be performing in her fourth musical! This is her second production with Stephen Foster Youth Performing Arts Academy, after playing Bubbles in Finding Nemo last year.

When she’s not on stage, you can find Hallie Kate playing soccer, drawing pictures and comics, and writing her own stories. She also loves joining in on fun-filled adventures, especially 4-H camp, VBS, and OMNI (church) camp, which she enjoyed this summer. Hallie Kate is grateful for the love and support of her friends and family as she continues her theater journey and looks forward to making more memories on stage!

Elena is a 6th grader at Bardstown Middle School. This is her 1st year participating in the after school camp but she has been a member of Tiger Tunes with Mrs. Martin at Bardstown Elementary for four years and performed in Dr. Suess in 4th grade. She takes voice and guitar lessons with Mrs. Anna Coulter and has a love for the stage. 

Paige Edelen is 13 years old and in the 7th grade. She has previously performed in Finding Nemo Jr. and Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH. When she’s not on stage, Paige enjoys art, gymnastics, and hanging out with her friends. She is excited to be part of this production and grateful for the opportunity to perform!

Ready to give a helping hand Leilani is more excited than ever to be stagehand in this production of Winne the Pooh! From being Zeus in A Patterned Wing of Hope to ensemble in My Fair Lady, Leilani can't wait to see how this wonderful show unfolds! 

Vivian has been a stagehand at Bethlehem High School for a while now and she is excited to be a part of this show!

Logan is a junior at Bethlehem High School. His past productions at Bethlehem as sound assistant include: The Audition, Little Women,  A Patterned Wing of Hope: a Greek Myth, and My Fair Lady. This year he is the sound manager and playing the role of the officer in Romeo and Juliet. Logan is excited for this volunteer opportunity and to help the community.

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