Jude Carson (Corny Collins Singer, Baltimorean/James), the son of Katie Snyder and Matt Carson, is a ninth grader at Leon High School. He attended Montford Middle School where he was active in Brain Bowl, Student Government Association and Beta Club and he appeared as Marlin in Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. A member of Young Actors Theatre, he has appeared in their productions of Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. (Nemo), Elf The Musical (Michael), Mean Girls JR. (Damien) and The Addams Family Musical: Young@Part (Pugsley). Jude would like to thank his parents for their support and for all the rides to rehearsal, his YAT teachers for helping him to become a better performer, and Mr. Robert and Mrs. Peck for this opportunity.
Chloe Cotton (Corny Collins Singer, Baltimorean/Helen, Matron Understudy, Dance Captain), the daughter of Sarah Cotton and Andrew Cotton, is a homeschooled ninth grader. She is an active member of Young Actors Theatre where she appeared in their productions of Annie (Mrs. Greer/Ensemble) and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Sausage Curl Lady). An avid reader who loves to garden and play the guitar, she performed in The Addams Family Musical: School Edition (Alice) at Making Light Productions and in The Music Man (Ensemble) at Leon High School. Chloe would like to send a special thanks to her parents for always supporting her and driving her places; to her sister, Sophia, for tolerating her; and to Ms. Anna for always believing in her.
Owen Darden (Edna Turnblad), the son of Sonja Darden and Kevin Darden, is a 2025 graduate of Leon High School, where he participated in Leon Thespians and Amitiè (French Club). A member of Young Actors Theatre, he has performed with Studio Singers and appeared in the theatre’s productions of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Lumiere), Mean Girls High School Version (Damien Hubbard), Pride and Prejudice (Lady Catherine de Bourgh), Pippin (Theo) and Chicago: Teen Edition (Master of Ceremonies). Owen would like to thank his parents for their unwavering support and YAT for his theatre education. This fall Owen plans to pursue Cosmetology at Lively Technical College with a long-term goal of specializing in wig design.
Emmett Elliott (Link Larkin, Fender), the son of Kelly Elliott and Justin Elliott, is an eleventh grader at Leon High School where he is a member of Capital Singers and Thespians. He is an active member of Young Actors Theatre, having appeared in their productions of Chicago: Teen Edition (Billy Flynn), Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Lumiere), Sweeney Todd (Tobias) and 13 (Archie). He also performed in the Leon High Drama Department production of Tartuffe, playing the role of Damis. Emmett would like to thank Mrs. Peck, Robert and Anna for giving him this opportunity; his YAT teachers; and his mother, Jessica Cavanagh, Isabel Rina and Andre Peele for all the lessons they have given him. All of them are the reason he performs.
Ashley Faris (Tammy), the daughter of Alison and Eric Faris, is a 2025 graduate of Lawton Chiles High School where she was active in Chiles Dance Marathon (Executive Board Morale Chair) and Timberwolves United. She participates in Young Actors Theatre where she was seen in Chicago: Teen Edition (Roxie Hart), Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Belle), Romeo and Juliet (Lady Capulet), Mean Girls High School Version (Gretchen) and Little Women (Amy). Ashley is the Co-Founder of Together Tallahassee, and she serves as the organization’s Social Media Manager and Outreach Coordinator. She also completed an internship at Goodwood Museum and Gardens. Ashley would like to extend a big thank you to her family for supporting and encouraging her love of performing. This fall Ashley plans to attend Florida State University and major in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Omega Forbes (Seaweed J. Stubbs), the son of Taneka and Omega Forbes, is a senior at Amos P. Godby High School where he is active in Black History Brain Bowl, Student Government Association, Key Club and Thespians. With the Godby Players he has performed in Shrek The Musical (Shrek), Disney’s Descendants The Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot: School Edition and Rumpelstiltskin. A member of Distinguished Young Gentlemen of America, Inc., Omega enjoys photography. He would like to express his gratitude to Godby High School’s Mrs. Lundgren for introducing him to so many wonderful opportunities like Hairspray. He also sends a heartfelt thank you to his mother for always supporting him through every endeavor. And he also sends a final thanks to The Jeffersons, who are just like family, for their unwavering support.
Regina Garcia Soto (Corny Collins Singer, Baltimorean/Evelyn), the daughter of Fernando Garcia and Mayte Garcia, is a 2025 graduate of Lawton Chiles High School where she was active in Theatre, Chorus (Belle Chantique) and Thespians. A member of Young Actors Theatre, she appeared in the theatre’s productions of Chicago: Teen Edition (Mary Sunshine), Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Belle), Carousel (Julie Jordan) and Sweeney Todd (Johanna). She would like to thank her parents, Renata, Skai and Mckenna for always giving her their endless love and support. This fall Regina plans to attend TSC before transferring to FSU to continue her love of performing arts.
