Legally Blonde JR - June 11
Tampa Bay Performing Arts Academy
Who's Who
-
Bella Bonati
as Elle Woods
Bella turned 12 in May. She is homeschooled, and a year ahead; beginning 8th grade studies in September. Bella's true love is the stage. She's taken multiple (7) styles of dance for 8 years & is on the SIM competition team. This year, she has earned multiple "platinum" medals, pins & trophies for her solos and "senior teen" group numbers, Bella was also awarded 2 dance scholarships(one for a week of master classes in Chicago) as well as "judges awards." Besides dance, Bella loves acting & singing! First started at Stage West & now TBPAA where she's on the Elite Encore Team. Her credit include: Willy Wonka KIDS (Willy Wonka), Alice in Wonderland JR (Alice), and Hairspray Jr (Velma). Bella also enjoys taking weekly voice lessons here with Ms. Lisa and with Billy Hufsey ("Fame" TV series). Recently, she was very excited to start "live" recording sessions at a recording studio twice a month.
-
Valentino Martone
as Emmett Forest
Valentino is in 9th grade at Palm Harbor University High School. He is 14yrs old and was born in Ashburn, VA. This is his 4th year at TBPAA. His previous credits include: Alice in Wonderland JR (Tweedle Dum), Wizard of Oz JR (Oz Doorman,Apple Tree, Ensemble)-TBPAA. Alice in Wonderland JR (Tweedle Dum)- The Stars of Tomorrow, Redlands, California. PeterPan (Flint)-Town Theatre, Columbia, South Carolina. Valentino has taken voice, piano, guitar and drum lessons. In his spare time he enjoys hanging out with friends, watching movies and playing the piano.
-
Karl Brzezinski
Emmett Forrest
Karl is 14 years old and in the 9th grade at Spring Valley School. He has been a member of the TBPAA Encore Team since 2017. This is his 5th year at TBPAA. His previous credits include: TBPAA – The Little Mermaid JR (Grimsby), Hairspray (Corney Collins), Alice in Wonderland (March Hare), Wizard of Oz (Lollipop Guild, Crow, Monkey), Peter Pan JR (Racoon twin, Tic Toc Croc, and Pirate); Other credits:Songs I Haven't Sung Yet, Having a Ball with Music, Song: Baby in our House - Music with Mar producer. His hobbies include Cyr Wheel, Hip Hop, Jazz, Ballet, Modern, Improv, Acro, and Boy Scouts (First Class) his goal is Eagle!
Page 6 of 19
