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Ansaar Baig

as Big Jule

Ansaar is in the 8th grade. His last role was in the Cooper production of "Annie, Jr." Ansaar participates in Track & Field and plays football for Cooper. In addition to sports and the arts, Anssar especially loves the academic challenge at Cooper.

Mallory Bechtel

as Miss Adelaide

Mallory has been performing in professional musical theatre since the age of 7. Most recently ELF (Michelle) @ TUTS and the World Premiere of FLY (us Wendy, performed, us Tink) @ Dallas Theatre Center. Other favorite credits: WEST SIDE STORY (Maria), 13 (Patrice), RUTHLESS! (Tina Denmark), INTO THE WOODS (Baker's Wife), WHITE CHRISTMAS (Susan Waverly), THE MIRACLE WORKER (Helen Keller). She has performed as a soloist in top NYC cabaret venues 54 Below, The Cutting Room, Laura Beechman Theatre, New World Stages & Stage 72.

Olivia Boozer

Olivia is a 7th grader at Cooper. This is her 3rd musical. When not on stage, she plays basketball, volleyball and runs track for Cooper.