Who's Who

Rio Owens

Rio is a 7th grader at Miami Arts Charter and is thrilled to make his debut with Miami Children's Theater. He has always loved theatre and loves bringing different characters to life. When not performing, Rio enjoys rock climbing and fishing. He would like to thank his family, friends, Lety, Vicky, and all his fellow cast members for their support!

Remaliah Holmes

Remaliah (Remi) is an 8th-grade theater magnet student at Miami Arts Studio. She is thrilled to return to the stage in her sixth MCT production since she joined a year ago! Previous credits include Rafiki in The Lion King Jr., Miss Trunchbull in Matilda, Delia in Beetlejuice Jr., Taylor McKessie in High School Musical Jr. (Seminole Theatre), and Dragon in Shrek Jr. (Riviera Preparatory School). Remaliah loves bringing bold, dynamic characters to life and is especially excited to embrace Morticia’s elegance, wit, and spooky charm. She would like to thank her family, friends, directors, castmates, and Tim Fath for their support. 

Santiago Rangel

Santiago is thrilled to make his debut with Miami Children’s Theater in The Addams Family. A passionate 7th-grade student, Santiago loves everything about the stage from acting to bringing characters to life. He is especially excited and grateful for the opportunity to portray Gomez, a role full of energy and charisma. This experience has been truly meaningful for him, allowing him to grow as a performer and make incredible new friends. Santiago looks forward to many more productions and would like to thank his directors, teachers, and family for their endless support and inspiration.

Arianna Garcia

Arianna is so happy to be performing with this amazing cast of The Addams Family. She is an 8th grader at South Miami Middle School and this is her 8th production with MCT. Some of her favorite past roles include Lydia (Beetlejuice)(MCT), Wednesday (The Addams Family)(School), Matilda (Matilda)(School), Sarabi (The Lion King)(MCT), Ana (The Dreamers)(MCT), July (Annie)(MCT), and Clarisse (The Lightning Thief)(School). Arianna would like to thank Vicky, Lety, Joanna, Tim, her family, and most of all her castmates for being so supportive and loving through this rehearsal process.

Elliot Sanchez

Elliot is thrilled to be part of this production with Miami Children’s Theater. She has previously appeared in productions such as Grease (Cheerleader) at Miami Arts Studio and The Lion King Jr. (Hyena) at Miami Children’s Theater. When not on stage, Elliot enjoys dancing, talking to her friends, and playing games. She would like to thank her family, friends, Vicky, Lety, Joanna, and her fellow cast members!

Diego Munoz-Prieto

Diego is a 6th grader at Somerset Academy Bay and is excited to play Pugsley Addams in The Addams Family. His previous roles at MCT include Sultan in Aladdin and Michael in Matilda. Diego has loved being part of MCT and has made many great friends along the way. He has recently been working on improving his voice and enjoys performing on stage and making audiences laugh. He would like to thank his family, friends, and directors for their support.

Mia Rose Chamorro

Mia is a 6th grader at Saint Theresa Catholic School. Some of her  favorite past productions with MCT include Beetlejuice (Sky), Newsies (Les), Aladdin (Babkak), Matilda (Matilda) and many more! She is 12 years old and is so happy to be playing Wednesday in this production of The Addams Family. Her mother recently passed and she would love to make her proud. She appreciates all the support and love from all of her cast mates. This cast was really a fun, creative, and amazing community. When not on stage, Mia enjoys talking with her friends, singing, playing football, and reading. She would like to thank her castmates, Lety, Vicky, Joana, and all of her family. Again, she is thrilled to perform and appear as Wednesday Addams in this production. 

Valentina Figueroa

Valentina, a 2nd grade student at Cypress K-8 Center, is excited to appear as Pugsley Addams in The Addams Family, her third production with MCT. She previously performed as Toulouse in The Aristocats and as a Lioness in The Lion King. Valentina is thrilled to take on this fun and mischievous role! When she’s not on stage, she enjoys shopping, dancing, and singing. She would like to thank her friends and family who came out to support her, as well as her theater friends and coaches.

Emilia Cruz

Emilia is a 7th grade student at Archimedean Middle School Conservatory. Her past shows at MCT have been an amazing experience for her, including Moana (Chief Tui) and Legally Blonde (Professor Callahan). When she isn’t dreaming of performing and singing her heart out, she is creating art pieces that express creativity and deep emotional insight, including paintings, clay builds, and much more. You might also find her making philosophical arguments with everyone she talks to about the state of the world, especially in competitions that are held at her school (Ethics Olympiad). She is self taught in everything that she does, and continues to aspire to be greater. This cast and show mean so much to her. She would like to thank Lety, Vicky, Joanna, and all her other castmates who have supported her throughout the show. <3

Bella-Lynn Chevalier

Bella-Lynn is a 7th grade theater magnet student at Miami Arts Studio. Her past shows at Miami Children’s Theater have been an amazing experience; including some of her shows, Aladdin Jr. (Kassim), Legally Blonde Jr. (Margot), Little Mermaid Jr. (Sebastian), Seussical Kids (Mayzie), Frozen Kids (Olaf), and Moana Jr. (Sina/Right Claw). When she isn’t doing theater, she is spending time with her friends, spreading her love everywhere she goes. This show means a whole lot to her and she would like to thank Vicky, Lety, Joanna, and her dear cast mates who have helped her through this amazing journey.

Justin Mena

Justin is so excited to be part of The Addams Family Cast. He is a 9th grader at Coral Reef Senior High, with this being his 5th year of theater. Some of his past roles were: The Wizard (Wizard of Oz), Marlin (Finding Nemo), Mr. Bumble (Oliver), Sultan (Aladdin), Priest (Beetlejuice), & Ensemble (Matilda). Outside of theater, Justin is a black belt in Taekwondo, does CrossFit, and plays D&D. Justin would like to thank his family, Victoria Perez, Leticia Mora, Joanna Mejia, as well as his vocal coach Kelly Perez for being so so SO supportive and helpful over the course of the show. 

Angelina Rose Salazar

Angelina Rose Salazar is a 7th grader at South Miami Middle School and is very grateful to play Grandma Addams. This is Angelina's third show at MCT. Her previous shows are Beetlejuice and Matilda. She has expressed that this is her favorite show she has ever performed in not only because this is her first principal role but because of her castmates and the amount of fun they have at rehearsals. She's a very enthusiastic and eccentric person who is very passionate in whatever she does. She has really connected with some of her castmates and wants to do many more shows with them. Our family would like to thank her director, Lety, her music director, Joanna, and her choreographer, Vicky, for allowing Angelina to perform in this amazing production <3

Lucia Araiza

Lucia is a 7th grade Musical Theater student at Miami Arts Studio and is excited to be part of The Addams Family as Alice. She is grateful for her supportive family and her teacher, Ms. P, who has encouraged her growth in the arts. Lucia is thankful for the opportunity to be part of the production and looks forward to performing in the show.

Mariana Silva

Mariana is so grateful to have an amazing role in The Addams Family! In the past, she has played Grandpa Joe (Willy Wonka Kids), Mr. Wormwood (Matilda Jr.), and a handful more. When not doing theater, she enjoys drawing, watching movies, collecting, and playing games. She would love to thank Jeannie, Lety, Vicky, Fabi, Joanna, her parents, and fellow castmates for helping her out in this fun production and helping her out in her acting career! She currently goes to South Miami Middle School as an 8th grader, and will be going to Palmetto Senior next year! 

Carlos Gomez

Carlos is a 7th grader Miami Arts Studio. Some of his favorite past productions with Miami Children’s Theater include Bettlejucie (Bettlejucie), Emmet Forest (Legally Blonde), Willy Wonka (Willy Wonka) and so much more! When Carlos is not on stage he plays tennis at Royal Palm. He would like to thank his family, friends, directors, and his cast members!

Amelia Figueredo

Amelia is a 7th grader at Archimedean Middle School Conservatory. Some of her favorite past productions with Miami Children’s Theater include Pearl (Finding Nemo), Sebastian (The Little Mermaid), Raja (Aladdin), Te Fiti/ Te Ka (Moana), and so much more! When not on stage she enjoys hanging out with her friends and debating in Ethics Olympiad competitions. She would like to thank her family, friends, Vicky, Lety, Joanna, Tim, the people who help with costumes and the set, and her fellow cast members!

Lysette Safont

Lysette (Coco) is a 7th grader at Miami Arts Studio. Coco is thrilled to be part of The Addams Family as a Featured Dancer and Dance Captain. She has performed for MCT in 19 productions and has been an MCT kid for four years. Coco loves bringing humor and energy to the stage and she is excited to be part of this show. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and  watching musicals. Coco would like to thank her family, directors, Lety, Joanna, Vicky, her castmates, Sherrie, Tim and all the stage moms & dads that help with set, props, and decoration. Coco is mostly on stage but when she is not, she loves to do tech.  She is always working, singing, and dancing and is always looking for ways to improve her craft.

Andrea Rivas

Andrea is an eighth grader at Miami Dade Virtual School and is so excited to help bring The Addams Family to life! Her previous credits include Gretchen in Mean Girls, Jasmine in Aladdin Jr., Ariel in The Little Mermaid, and Miss Honey in Matilda Jr.  She would like to thank her family for supporting her dream of becoming a performer and for always believing in her. She would also love to thank Vicky, Lety, Joanna, and everyone who helped bring the show to life for all their hard work and determination.

Lila Rodriguez

Lila is a 7th grade theatre magnet student at Miami Arts Studio. Thrilled to be a part of The Addams Family, this is her 2nd performance with MCT after the summer 2025 production of Matilda. She was also in Grease at her school. She started her stage journey as a flamenco dancer at the age of 5 and since then has trained in dance, tap, acting, and vocal performance. Her involvement with MCT and other local theatre companies such as Roxy and Area Stage has quickly immersed her in the local theatre scene. She would like to thank her parents for their devoted support, and their full effort in involving her in more theatre-based activities, and friends for always being there for her and attending her shows. She would like to thank her castmates, and the stage moms and dads who helped make the set and production magical.  She would like to give a special shoutout to her sister, who is one of her biggest inspirations. She would also like to thank the incredible team of instructors (Vicky, Leti & Joanna), who have made this wonderful production possible. 

Marianne Martinez

Marianne is delighted to be performing at Miami Children’s Theater. She is a 6th grader at Miami Arts Studio. Her previous credits include Grease, The Lion King, Newsies, Beetlejuice, Matilda, Peter Pan, The Little Mermaid, and Oliver. She plays piano and drums and she has been in ballet since she was 5 years old. Her passion is to sing and dance. She would like to thank her family for always supporting her, and the directors Lety and Vicky for this opportunity. 

Olivia Sky Matos

Olivia is in 4th grade at Christ Fellowship Academy (CFA). She is in CFA Singers and the drama team.  She has been at MCT for 3 years and this is her 11th production. Her favorite casted characters are Aladdin (Jasmine), Frog and Toad (Frog), Winnie the Pooh Bear (Winnie the Pooh), Moana (Pua), Aristocats (Duchess), The Lion King (Ensemble) and Willy Wonka (Charlie). She loves to sing and dance all day long! Olivia is thrilled to be an Ancestor! She would like to thank MCT and all of her directors and choreographers for trusting and believing in her, especially Vicky, Joanna, Fabi, Sabrina, and Catherine.  She would also like to thank her cast mates! And a special thank you to her parents and brother who always love and support her. 

Emma de Armas

Hannah Glasco

Kaylee Barreto

Kaylee is proud to take part in the cast of The Addams Family. She is an 8th grader at Cypress K-8 Center. It has been her dream to take part in theatre. This was her first show here at MCT and it has been such a wonderful experience. Outside of theatre she loves to draw, do cheerleading, and create things. She would like to thank her family and friends, for all the love and support during her journey in this production. As well as Vicky, Lety, and Joanna for the opportunity to take part in this production.

Ariella Barrios

Ariella Barrios (Ancestor), is overjoyed to be performing in this production of The Addams Family with Miami Children’s Theatre. She has also appeared in MCT's production of Legally Blonde (Professor Callahan), as her first theater performance. When not on stage, she enjoys crocheting and performing at her co-op, Starfish Holistic Learning, in roles such as Sharpay Evans (High School Musical) and Miss Trunchbull (Matilda). She would like to thank her parents, her directors, and her cast members for all of their help and support!!

Christopher Costa

Christopher is a 3rd grader at St. John Neumann Catholic School who is proud to join another MCT production. Christopher has been with Miami Children’s Theater for 3 years. His past credits include A Year With Frog and Toad (Toad), Willy Wonka (Charlie Bucket), The Aristocats (Thomas O’Malley), The Lion King Jr. (Baby Zazu) and more. When he is not rehearsing with his good friends and cast mates, Christopher loves playing guitar and piano, reading, and spending time with friends and family. Christopher would like to thank Vicky, Joanna, and Lety for making him a part of this awesome show. He would also like to give a huge shout out to: Ms. Marta, Ms. Carla, Sherri, Tim and all the directors who have guided him on his journey. He would also like to thank his parents, friends, and family for their love and support.

Avery Crisafi

Avery is a 7th grader at Miami Arts Studio and is excited to be part of The Addams Family with Miami Children’s Theater. Avery has been performing with MCT for several years, with past credits including Oliver!, Moana, Matilda, and Legally Blonde, among others. Avery loves performing both at school and on stage and is grateful to be part of such a fun and talented cast. Avery would like to thank family, friends, and directors for their continued support.

Zoey Crisafi

Zoey Crisafi is a 7th grader at Miami Arts Studio and is thrilled to return to the stage with Miami Children’s Theater in The Addams Family. Zoey has been involved in MCT productions for years and has appeared in shows such as Oliver!, Moana, Matilda, and Legally Blonde. She enjoys performing at school and in the community and loves being part of the theater world. Zoey would like to thank her castmates, directors, and family for their encouragement and support.

Maci Magaña

Maci is doing her fourth show at MCT and she is proud of herself. She is a 2nd grader at Cypress K-8 Center. She started MCT when she was 7 years old. She played other characters such as Violet Beauregard (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) Lioness Cub (The Lion King Jr.), and Amelia Gabble (Aristocats). She loves dancing and when she was 3 years old she did belly dancing for a year. She also did gymnastics for a while and has been with MCT for almost a year. She is thankful for her chance to be at MCT.

Sofia Morales

Sofia Morales is an 8th grader at Cypress K-8 Center and is excited to be part of The Addams Family as an Ensemble Ancestor. This is her first show at MCT. This production has been a fun and memorable experience, allowing her to grow her confidence on stage and work alongside a talented cast. Sofia enjoys performing and being involved in creative activities both in and out of school. She is grateful for the opportunity to be part of this show and would like to thank the directors for their guidance and dedication, as well as her family for their constant love and support!

MaríaPaz Orduz

María is a 5th grader and is excited to be part of The Addams Family with Miami Children’s Theater. Her previous roles include Crush in Finding Nemo Jr. and Pabbie in Frozen Jr. She loves performing and bringing characters to life on stage. When she is not performing, María enjoys reading, doing crafts, riding her bike, and spending time with her family and friends. She would like to thank her directors, castmates, and her family for their love and support.

Elizabeth Afkhami Searcy

This is Elizabeth's first time at MCT, and she is so excited to perform for you today. She is in the theatre magnet at Southwood Middle School, and she recently performed in HONK (Ida), Wizard of Oz (Munchkin Coroner/Ensemble), and A Night of A Million Stars ("Journey to the Past" solo from Anastasia). She also represented her school with a pantomime at the District Jr. Thespians competition this year. She has attended the Summer Theatre Academy (STA) at The University of Miami for the last three years. Elizabeth loves science, mushrooms, and theatre, and her favorite musical -- which she recently saw on Broadway -- is Six! She would like to thank her parents for supporting her and all the awesome people who work at MCT.

Lyla Tannen

Lyla is elated to be part of the cast for The Addams Family. This is her fifth show with Miami Children’s Theater and her previous roles include narrator in Aladdin. Lyla is a fourth grade student at Vineland K-8 Center whose interests include theater, volleyball, dance, and violin. She hopes to continue acting in many other MCT shows and starring in even more prominent roles in the future. She would like to thank the entire MCT staff for always supporting her, including her past counselors and directors.

Mila Rose Magaña

Leticia Mora

Victoria Perez

Joanna Mejia