A Peter Rabbit Christmas

Kaia is a 7th grader at West Cary Middle School. This is her second production with Applause! after her role in the ensemble in The True Story of the Three Little Pigs. In her free time, she enjoys volleyball, singing, gymnastics, and hanging out with her friends. She is very excited to bring Sally Henny to life!

Priya is a 7 th grader at Martin Magnet Middle School. She has previously acted in multiple plays at Davis Drive Middle School. She is on the YMCA Super Skippers jump rope team and also enjoys crafting, dancing, and scrapbooking. Priya is truly excited to bring Mrs. Tittlemouse to life!

Cat is a 6th grader at Davis Drive Middle School. She has previously participated in Broadway Bound, Character Choice, Intro to Improv, and Theater Games at the Cary Arts Center. Cat loves singing, dancing, and acting, and she is thrilled to be part of the Peter Rabbit Christmas performance!

Alex (he/him) is a 13-year-old 7th grade homeschooler. He has been in multiple plays at Theatre Academy Productions. He loves reading, playing video games, binging movies and tv shows (especially Marvel), and baking delicious vegan treats.

Susan is over-the-moon to have another fun, and heart-touching, Seed Art Share production opportunity as well as her first Applause! production, just chock-full

of wonderful young actors and creatives! She has loved every minute of her most recent adventures in: Shrek the Musical, Fuquay-Varina Ghost Tours, Amazing Grace (NC Audio Play Festival), and 12 Angry Jurors. Susan is most grateful for the support of her husband, family, and friends as she explores her next chapters.

Ava is in 6th grade at Moore Square Middle School. She enjoys playing guitar, skateboarding, K-pop, and hanging out with friends. She is very excited for her first role in a play.

Lottie is a 6th grader at Parnell Academy. A Peter Rabbit Christmas is her first play, but she has always loved acting and singing. Some of her hobbies are roller skating,

drawing, reading, and sculpting.for her first role in a play.

Sophie is a freshman and 14 years old. She absolutely loves theatre and performing. She recently appeared in the Applause! production of The Tempest. She likes drawing, reading, and anything with chocolate. 

Leo is 12 years old, and a 7th grader at East Cary Magnet Middle School. He played Sweaty Eddie in Sister Act Jr, and Watson in Young Sherlock. He also recently played Rob Walters in Holy Mother of Bingo. In addition to acting, Leonardo loves to sing and to play soccer with his friends. He is Sir Squirrel Nutkin in this play and can't wait to be onstage! He hopes you'll enjoy the show!

Cate is a 5th grader at St. Timothy’s School and is ecstatic to be in this production! Cate appeared as Little Cosette/Little Eponine at Enloe High School and studied at NC Theater Conservatory. Cate loves acting, swimming, and making jewelry.

Asher has been a part of Seed Art Share's educational and performance programs for over ten years. His favorite role with Seed was Sir Walter Raleigh in the production Night at the Museum. He has also been involved with various shows through CAPA, Sonorous Road, Holly Springs Cultural Center and Cary Arts Center’s Tech Department. In addition to acting, Asher is very passionate about the music of theatre and is currently pursuing professional outlets as a drummer/percussionist in the theatre industry. He is currently enrolled at Wake Tech and will pursue a music and/or technical theater degree.

Lormarev is a multi-hyphenate theatre artist, currently serving as the Theatre Program Director at Meredith College. She thanks you for supporting the arts in Wake County.

Renee is a teaching artist throughout the Triangle. She is passionate about creativity, collaboration, and using arts to build community within family, education, and ministry environments. She thanks her family for their unconditional love and support. She holds a BA in Theatre Arts Education from UNCG.

Kirsten is the Performing Arts Education Specialist for the Town of Cary. She believes that theatre allows students of all ages to build collaboration, creativity, and autonomy as they celebrate storytelling and the arts. She holds an MA in Educational Theatre from NYU and BAs in Theatre and Education from UNC Chapel Hill. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with Seed Art Share on this festive tale of friendship and community!

Davi (she/they) is an up-and-coming actor, director, and producer in the Raleigh area. They are a Senior at Meredith College studying Musical Theatre and English. They have been in many shows including: Much Ado About Nothing (MCT 2025), The Color Purple (RLT 2025), and Rebellious (MCT 2025) to name a few. Furthermore, A Peter Rabbit Christmas is their first official directorial debut! They are so proud to be directing this amazing production, and they hope you enjoy the show! Their social media handle is @queenangelyls for all socials.

Sky is a local music director, actor, and all-around Theatre Person who is thrilled to be back working with Applause! and Seed Art Share. Past stage management

credits include Nuclear Family and ETC Variety Show at Meredith College. Offstage, Sky is a preschool teacher, vocal coach, and freelance artist. Thanks always to friends and family. Enjoy the show!

Tony is an alumnus of UNCSA ('86) and an award-winning director and actor who works with many community and professional theatres throughout the south, as well as being a performing arts and technical theatre instructor here at Applause! Cary Youth Theatre for the last nine years. Tony has been involved in coaching and educating young people throughout his career, developing educational programs and workshops and as a guest lecturer at performing arts institutions and universities in North Carolina and beyond.

Lauren is a generally crafty lady that loves to make costumes, teach sewing and art at the Cary Arts Center, and work behind the scenes with Applause! Big thanks to her family, as they put up with all her craft supplies, and to the kids who worked so hard on this show!

Dylan is a teaching artist with both Applause! And Seed Art Share. Previous Applause! Cary Youth Theatre credits include A Peter Rabbit Christmas (Playwright), Matilda Jr. (Stage Manager), and Garden State (Co-Director). He works extensively throughout the Triangle Area as a teaching artist. When not acting or teaching, he serves as Seed Art Share’s Board Chair and as the Town of Holly Springs' Drama Programs Director!