Winnie the Pooh KIDS 

Amelia Sarah Johnson

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.

Mason Castleman

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.

Lily Hall

Lily is 9 years old and entering fourth grade at Bardstown Elementary. She has loved books and storytelling since she was very little. This will be Lily’s 4th show with the SFSYA. She has also previously appeared in Wizard of Oz (Aunt Em), Shrek (Donkey), Suessical the Musical (Mrs. Mayor), The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Claude Herdman). When Lily isn’t performing, she loves swimming, reading and hanging out with friends! 

Allie Koehler

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.

Scout McCoy

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).

Jay McCoy

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 Smith

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.

Lucy Tucker

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 Moss

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 Dudgeon

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

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!