Madagascar Jr.

Madagascar Jr. -

Tampa Bay Performing Arts Academy

Who's Who

Olivia Oliveira

as Alex

Olivia is 11 years old and in 5th grade at Cypresswoods Elementary. She has been a member of TBPAA since 2019 and has appeared in Cinderella Kids (Stepmother), Wizard of Oz (Wicked Witch of the West) and Frozen Kids (Olaf, Queen Iduna). Olivia has performed in numerous TBPAA showcases as a solo singer and dancer. She is also part of TBPAA's Junior Encore Team and when she is not on stage she loves to read and spend time with her family
Jelissa Matos

as Marty

Jelissa is a 13 yr-old 7th Grader at Tarpon Springs Middle Cambridge Conservatory for Academics & the Arts. This is her 4th year at TBPAA. Her credits include Encore 2019, 2020 and 2021, Willy Wonka (Augustus Gloop), Christmas Carol, and HairsprayJR (Inez Stubs) and Little Mermaid (Ursula). She also studies private voice and group vocals and has appeared in TBPAA Showcases. In her spare time, she enjoys cosplay, anime, reading, and gaming.
Mia Nielsen

as Melman

Mia is a 7th grader at Plato Academy. Mia has been with TBPAA since 2017. Her previous credits include: Jungle Book KIDS (Monkey), Seussical KIDS (Mrs Mayor and News Reporter), Willy Wonka KIDS (Charlie) and was a member of The Encore Team for 3 years. In addition to acting, singing and dancing Mia enjoys cooking, yoga, Taekwondo and spending time with friends and family
Rachel Boutros

as Gloria

Rachel is 12 yrs. old and is a 6th grader at Plato Academy in Clearwater. This is her fourth year at TBPAA. Her TBPAA credits include: Little Mermaid KIDS (Ursula); Willy Wonka KIDS (Mrs. Beauregarde) and Into the Woods KIDS (Evil Stepmother, Wolf and Rapunzel's voice); Encore Senior Dance Team and Musical Showcases. Other credits are: Summertime Series, Schooltime Series, and the Holiday Cabarets - Ruth Eckerd Hall.