David Armando

David is thrilled to be back for his 3rd show with TCT! Previous TCT credits: A Charlie Brown Christmas (Sherry), Annie JR. (Bundles/Bert Healy). Other credits: A Christmas Carol (Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park), Zack (Know Theatre). He studied theatre at VCU and was a acting intern at Playhouse in the Park for the 18–19 season. You've probably seen him at the ballpark yelling and throwing shirts as a member of the Reds Rally Pack. He hopes you enjoy the show! No pare, sigue sigue!

Chris Logan Carter

Chris is grateful to be taking the reins as Buddy this year! Two-time Buddy understudy with TCT, other signature performances include Bah Humbug! A One-Person Christmas Carol, Madagascar: A Musical Adventure (King Julien), and Cinderella (Pearl; an original role in a pantomime adaptation). Other notable roles include Rock of Ages (Lonny), The Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow), Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas), and Young Frankenstein (Dr. Frederick Frankenstein).

Alloria Frayser

Alloria is so honored and excited to make her debut with TCT! She is a junior Musical Theatre major at CCM and a native of Elizabethtown, KY. Previous credits include CCM's MainStage production of 42nd Street (Ensemble), CCM's Xanadu (Erato), The Carnegie's production of Little Shop of Horrors (Chiffon), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Esmeralda), and Mamma Mia (Sophie). Alloria would like to thank her friends, family, and God for motivating her every step of the way. Ecc. 3:11.Sarah / Ensemble

Leah Lundin Hall

Leah is overjoyed to be working with The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati! Recent credits include *All Shook Up* (Natalie) at Covedale Center of the Performing Arts, *Shout! The Mod Musical* (Blue Girl) with Cincinnati Music Theater, *Ten Things I Hate About You* (Mandala) at West End Lounge, and *Cabaret* (Rosie) at White Plains Performing Arts Center. Leah graduated from New York University Steinhardt. Much love to Mom, Dad, and Hasancan.

Kyndra Jefferies

Kyndra is ecstatic to be telling the story of Elf The Musical JR. with The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati. She is a native of Cincinnati and a School for Creative and Performing Arts graduate. Recent Children's Theatre performances include: Annie JR., Superman™, and Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins JR. In her spare time Kyndra enjoys acting in various movies and commercials filmed in the Cincinnati area, i.e. Miami Valley Gaming, Tide, The Old Man and the Gun and Dark Waters.

Maddie Burgoon Jones

Maddie is a graduate of Northern Kentucky University with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. She also has her Masters in Arts Administration from the University of Kentucky. She has been performing with TCT for 14 years, where she has appeared in shows such as Peter Pan (Tigerlily), Santa Claus: The Musical (Punchy), Madagascar (Rico the Penguin), and Seussical JR. (Bird Girl). She choreographs national award-winning tap, musical theatre, hip hop, and contemporary, and has also won numerous National Championships in Tap and Musical Theatre. She was a member of the award-winning, all-female acapella group, the Baby Grands with SCPA, performing for audiences around the US and China.

A.J. Jones

A full-time teacher at the School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA), James is constantly working in the theatrical arts world. redits include: Casper the Friendly Musical (Uncle Stinky), Snow White And The Dancing Dwarfs (Prince Thomas), A. Lincoln: A Pioneer Tale (Aaron Grigsby), The Snow Queen (Prince Kai), Church Girls, Spamalot (Lancelot), Rock Of Ages (Lonny), and Alice In Wonderland (The Cheshire Cat).

Tori Kocher

Tori Kocher is a recent Musical Theatre graduate from Belmont University. Some of her recent credits include Disney's The Little Mermaid (Ursula), Hairspray (Tracy), Next to Normal (Diana), Shrek (Princess Fiona), Footloose (Rusty), Into the Woods (Little Red). While in college in Nashville, Tori performed with country music stars in 2020 and 2021 on the ACM Awards at the Grand Ole Opry and the Ryman Auditorium. She is very excited to be making her TCT debut in a show that spreads so much Christmas cheer!

Rodney Neal

Rodney is delighted to return to TCT to reprise the role Mr. Greenway in Elf The Musical JR. He has appeared on stage throughout the community with many organizations as a director and as a performer. Most recently, he has been directing the annual Rotary Presents shows in Hamilton, Ohio, that raises money for youth programs and college scholarships. He also is the founder of Rise Up Performing Arts, a youth theatre in the Fairfield/Hamilton area. Rodney wishes to thank you for your support of TCT and local arts organizations.

Dain Alan Paige

Dain is thrilled to be working with old friends and new this season at the Taft! A veteran of over 35 productions with The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, some of Dain's favorite TCT shows include Disney's Beauty and the Beast JR. (Lumiere), The Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow), the previous incarnation of Elf The Musical JR. (Walter Hobbs), and Rapunzel (Divine Debris, a Dragon of Some Renown).

Ryan J. Poole

A veteran of more than 70 stage productions, Ryan is thrilled to return to TCT! Favorite regional roles include Peter and the Starcatcher (Black Stache), Little Shop of Horrors (Dentist), 9 to 5 The Musical (Frank Hart), The 39 Steps (Richard Hannay), and See How They Run (Clive). His performance work also features in film, TV, and radio. Ryan is a TV director and producer, and a proud father of four. “Lubbs & thanks to family & friends for your endless support. Merry Christmas!”

Chelsea Russell

Chelsea is a proud graduate of the University of Kentucky, and is honored to be performing with TCT. While she is primarily an actress, she also has experience as a director, stage manager, fight director/captain, and arts administrator. Favorite performance credits include A Midsummer Night's Dream (Hermia), The Watsons (Laura), Cabaret (Kit Kat), Into the Woods (Milky White/Little Red u/s), and The Wolves (#2). She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her always.

Deb Schubert

Deb Schubert is thrilled to back on stage with TCT. Deb has been seen around town in many productions so you may remember her in Hairspray (Velma), Les Misérables (Madam Thenadier), Legally Blonde (Paulette), Evita (Eva Perone), Jekyll & Hyde (Lucy), 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Rona), and many others. Deb has spent the past 36 years in marketing at Procter & Gamble, has two wonderful sons and a dashing husband who makes her laugh daily! Enjoy the show and remember, kindness wins!

Thomas Smith

Thomas Les Smith is grateful to be making his debut at TCT! He is a Senior at Northern Kentucky University in their B.F.A. Musical Theatre program. His NKU credits include Falling and Loving (Leon), African Company Presents Richard III (Papa Shakespeare), Black Boy in Pink (Rudolph), and Freaky Friday (Marquise/Florist). He is blessed to work with a stellar cast and creative team and would like to thank his family and friends for their endless love and support.

Kate Stark

Kate Stark is excited to be back at the Taft with TCT! In addition to performing, Kate teaches students of all ages with Cincinnati Ballet and Dancing with Parkinson's. When not on stage, Kate enjoys snuggling her pups Tallulah and Mookie, and renovating an Airstream trailer with her fiancé Keith. Favorite roles: A Chorus Line (Judy), Brigadoon (Jeannie), 42nd Street (Phyllis), Nellie Bly: A Menace to Propriety (Nellie).

Michelle Wells

Michelle Wells is excited to be back at the Taft, some of her past TCT roles include Sleeping Beauty (Magnilda the Magnificent), Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins JR. (Winifred Banks), Cinderella (Stepmother), and TCT's first production of Elf The Musical JR. (Charlotte Dennon). Other favorite credits include: Wizard of Oz (Wicked Witch), Anything Goes (Reno), Into the Woods (Witch), and Man of La Mancha (Aldonza). Michelle is a featured vocalist with the KSO and the Bluewater Kings Band. She received her B.M. from NKU in Vocal Performance. By day, she is a voice teacher and mom of two.