The Lion King Jr

The Lion King Jr - June 07 - June 08, 2024

Tampa Bay Performing Arts Academy

Who's Who

Gracie Cane

as Rafiki

Gracie has been preforming for 13 years and has over 32 show credits. She is a 6 yr member of the Musical Theater Competition Team and 8yr member of Encore Performance Troupe. She was part of TBPAA Comp Team's Tech Theater Group who won 1st place at the International Junior Theater Festival's Tech Olympics. She has directed and choreographed 4 Musicals. Grace has performed at the Straz Center's Holiday Inc The Show. This year she participated in Palm Harbor University High School’s Performance of ‘Chicago’ Teen Edition where they were selected as winners in the Florida State Thespian Festival. They performed their show at Carol Morsani Hall in Tampa FL. ‘Chicago’ was also selected as a finalist for the Broadway Stars of the Future award. In 2024 Grace received an individual superior award at the District Theater Competition for excellence in ensemble performance.
Regina Plange

as Mufasa

This is Regina's 8th TBPAA production. She is a 7th-year student at Pepin Academy and is looking forward to being a part of the middle school band during the next school year. Her TBPAA credits include: Mary Poppins (Mrs. Brill), Aladdin (Guard) Little Mermaid Jr (Sebastian) Willy Wonka KIDS (Oompa Loompa), Seussical KIDS (Sour Kangaroo), The Jungle Book KIDS (Baby Elephant) and Cinderella KIDS (Stepmother). She also studies acting and voice at TBPAA. In addition to theater, Regina loves playing the saxophone and takes private lessons in addition to lessons at school.
Emma Klimek

as Sarabi

Emma is 13 and heading to 8th grade. Her TBPAA credits include High School Musical (Kelsi Nielsen), Frozen (Anna), Seussical (Cat in the Hat), Willy Wonka (Veruca Salt); Cinderella (Drizella), Encore Team: 2020 Jr, 2021 Sr, 2022 Jr Elite, 2023 and 2024 Elite. She is a gymnast, plays piano and was on her school's varsity basketball, flag football and soccer teams.
Julia Murphy

as Zazu

Julia is a junior with perfect attendance at Palm Harbor University High School. She's is an honor student who enjoys Theater and English. Julia has been attending TBPAA for many years with perfect attendance.Two of her most recent productions are Matilda and Mary Poppins. Her future goal is to attend college and become a screen writer.