Moana JR

Moana JR -

Tampa Bay Performing Arts Academy

Who's Who

Lyla Sheeran

as Moana

Lyla is 11 years old and in the 5th grade. She is so excited to perform in her 3rd show with TBPAA, previously casted in the productions of Junie B. Jones and Matilda. Being selected for the role of Moana has been a dream come true! Lyla would like to thank her castmates, directors, friends and family for all their support! She hopes you love the show as much as she does!
Wylie Melaragni

as Chief Ancestor 1

Wylie is a 3rd grader at Espiritu Santo Catholic School. She made her acting debut in Junie B Jones at the Susan B Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center at Virginia Wesleyan University. In her spare time Wylie dances with Tampa Bay Dance Academy, plays tennis, and swims. This is her first performance with TBPAA.
Abby Rosoff

as Chief Ancestor 2

Abby is 10 years old and in 4th grade at Elisa Nelson Elementary School. She is an anchor on the BBC school news show, a member of; Yearbook Club, Band Club and National Honors Society. She has been preforming at TBPAA for over 4 years. Abby’s TBPAA credits include: Frozen KIDS (narrator); Junie B. Jones (Shirley); and Aladdin KIDS (magic carpet); Matilda (Acrobat & Mrs. Wormwood). This is her third year on the TBPAA Encore Team. In her spare time Abby enjoys American Ninja Warrior training at Jungle Gym, playing the piano & saxophone, and making up dances with her friends!
Emmalyn Mullaney

as Chief Ancestor 3 / Claw

Emmalyn is 11 years old and is in the 5th grade at Garrison-Jones Elementary. She has been performing at TBPAA for two years. Emmalyn’s TBPAA credits include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Mrs. Beuregard), Matilda Jr. (Ms. Phelps), and Seussical Jr. (Gertrude McFuzz). This season, Emmalyn is also performing in The Lion King ensemble. Emmalyn enjoys spending time with her friends, family, and her dogs Gracie and Bella.