The Boxcar Children

The Boxcar Children - October 28 - November 06, 2016

Anoka Middle School for the Arts

Who's Who

Ethan Schommer

as Henry Alden

Ethan is an 8th grader and was last seen in AMSA's "Peter Pan." Ethan would like to thank all of his friends and family for giving him the guts to audition for this awesome play and applauds all of you for coming to "The Boxcar Children."
Keely Anderson

as Jessie Alden

Keely is a 6th grader. She has had supporting roles in "Peter Pan", "Shrek" and "James and the Giant Peach." This is her first leading role and she is very excited about it! When she isn’t busy in plays she enjoys singing and writing original music. She dedicates this performance to her entire family for being so supportive and excited for her!
Miranda Poferl

as Violet Alden

She is a 6th grader and has been acting since she was 3. She has appeared in "The Phantom Tollbooth", "Willie Wonka", "Peter Pan", "Shrek", and "James and the Giant Peach". She would like to thank all of her teachers for their inspiration and encouragement. She thanks her Mom, Dad, Joshua, Ava, and Zach for their help with lines, love, support and applause.
Camron Hamling

as Benny Alden

Camron is a 6th grader. He has wanted to be an actor since he was 3 years old. Camron has done a few plays in elementary school, but this is his first Anoka Middle School for the Arts play and he very excited to play this part.
Penelope Ann Baker

as Watch Alden

Penny began her journey as a wanderer, but has settled into a permanent and loving family here in Anoka. She is very excited that this is her stage debut - so excited she can't stop licking the children. She looks forward to performing in the future. After middle school she hopes to go to Canine Secondary School, and eventually Canine University; she plans to get her degree in Canine Theatrics.