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Charles Benitez

Charles (Mitch Mahoney) is from Miami and has a BA in theater from Lee University. He currently teaches at Branches, a nonprofit. His past shows include Aida (Radames), ITH (Benny), Big River (Jim), Ragtime (Coalhouse), Beauty & the Beast (Beast), and others. He feels blessed to be apart of this incredible production among so much talent! He would like to thank his loving family for their constant support as well as the amazing cast and staff of Loxen Productions for believing in him.

For Ma, Love you always.

Javi Cabrera

This is Javi's (William Barfee) second production with Loxen after appearing in their production of In The Heights (Piragua Guy). ​Other credits include Beauty and the Beast, A Christmas Carol (Actor's Playhouse), and Miguel Luciano's A Birthday Cabaret (Storyteller). ​Javi received a BFA in Musical Theatre from the Boston Conservatory​. ​​​He would like to take this moment to thank his loving family who has been by his side all these years supporting his decisions and apparitions. Javi would also like to thank Benji for this amazing opportunity, Evelyn for trusting him with this role as well as being a fabulous friend and acting coach, Keandra and Madison for the notes and the movement, and finally the Cast and Crew for their hard work and dedication. May the best speller win!

Yanet Felipe

Yanet (Rona Lisa Peretti) is excited to be entering spelling history in her second show with Loxen Productions! Her recent credits include In The Heights (Loxen Productions) and Evita (Actors’ Playhouse). She is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (NY) and Florida International University. She thanks the cast and creative team for making this a truly wonderful experience. Spell your hearts out!