Via Baker as Gill
Via is a fourth grader who enjoys hamburgers, pizza, waffles, pancakes, and bacon and eggs. Her prior experience includes performances at Lexington Children’s Theatre and Innovation Arts Academy. Via’s favorite animals are dogs and cats and she celebrated her golden birthday last year!
Jackson Carey as Small Fish + Sea Turtle 3
Jackson, a fourth grader, enjoys archery, soccer, Minecraft, acting, and swimming. He has experience at Lexington Children’s Theatre and in the Glee Club winter performance. Jackson has completed three triathlons and loves to tie-dye!
Eli Carrier as Sea Turtle 4
Fifth grader Eli loves many sports-basketball, baseball, football, and running! He played on the Cassidy basketball team in addition to participating in Glee Club this year. Eli loves public speaking and is excited for his first role in a school musical!
Ryan Denehy Stage Crew
This fourth grader enjoys math, friends, video games, soccer, flag football, and swimming. His favorites include strawberries, chocolate, and the band Imagine Dragons! Ryan was previously on the stage crew for the Variety Show.
Caroline Dieruf as Bloat
Caroline is a fifth grade student who loves to cook and play with her friends and her sister. She played the role of Elfis in the winter performance and participated in last year’s production of The Lion King Kids. Caroline also participated in the 2025 Fayette County Honor Chorus.
Max Hinkle Stage Crew
Max, a fourth grader, is a swimmer with specialty in freestyle and backstroke. He previously worked as stage crew for the Variety Show. He loves to travel and has been to 16 states and 7 countries! His favorite things include drawing, Minecraft, and his dogs, Leon and Moses.
Walker Hitt as Shark 4
Fourth grader Walker plays baseball, Fortnite, football, soccer, and basketball. He loves his friends and family and is making his stage debut! His favorite food is steak, and his favorite color is blue.
Elliott Isenhour Stage Crew
This fifth grader has attended acting camp and worked as stage crew for The Lion King Kids. He loves spaghetti, family, video games, science, and animals. His favorite animal is an octopus!
Emerson Johnson Stage Crew
Emerson is a fourth grader who loves playing video games and acting. He was previously in Glee Club. He has a dog and two cats and enjoys hanging out with his cousins on their family farm.
