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Lina Bachmann

as Madeline

Lina is a sixth grader at OOMS in Olentangy. She loves to perform! Favorite roles include Junie B. (Junie B. Jones Jr.), Molly (Annie Jr.), Katie (School of Rock), and Josie Pye (Anne of Green Gables). Lina plays guitar and piano, enjoys dancing, basketball, soccer, skiing, competitive robotics, and all things Broadway! She is thrilled to be part of this show! Enjoy!

Taryn Huffman

as Monsieur Brun/Mrs. Murphy

Taryn is honored to return to the Abbey Theatre after recently appearing in Joseph... Dreamcoat. No stranger to Madeline's Christmas, she is overjoyed to perform the show again, fifteen years after playing Madeline, with a new cast and creative team. Many thanks to Krista, Jaimee, and Joe for the chance to revisit the show that started her career.

@taryn.jennifer.huffman

Sam Hardjono

as Harsha

Sam is a Junior at Olentangy Orange HS. He rocked the stage in the Pre-Professional production of American Idiot (Featured Ensemble) last summer. He would like to thank his parents and friends for their loving support through his theatrical endeavors, as well as this awesome cast and the directors. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Berlin Coy

as Simone

Berlin Napolitano Coy is 12 and attends the sixth grade at Karrer Middle School. This production marks her seventh play with the Abbey Theater of Dublin. She has a passion for reading and storytelling and enjoys making music with her family. She is cheered on by her parents as well as a large & benevolent support system of family and friends.

Giana Maalouf

as Juliette

Giana is excited to be part of this musical. She is a 7th grader at KMS. She performed at The Abbey Theater in James and the Giant Peach Jr. (Centipede), Descendants Jr. (Audrey) and Matilda Jr. (Nigel). She plays the saxophone, viola and piano. She would like to thank her parents, Dani and Lamya, her voice teacher, Cassie and The Abbey Theater family for their support.