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Lydia Pelletier

Lydia is thrilled at the opportunity to play a part in such an iconic show. This marks her third production with TPTT. Past roles included Cha Cha Degregorio in Grease as well as Doreen in Hairspray. She has recently began to expand her talents beyond the stage working on camera in commercials, a pilot episode for a tv show and an upcoming short film. Also active in the Minneapolis music scene she performs as a backup singer with Roxi Manacoochi and the Aquanettes as well as at various open mics.  

Emily Anderson

as Roxie Hart

Emily is THRILLED (and not a little surprised) to be performing this bucket list role. Previous shows include Gertrude (Seussical), Laurie (Oklahoma!), Marcie Park (25th Spelling Bee), Elsa (Disney Revue), Sister Albert Maria (Tony and Tina's Wedding), Tim the Enchanter (Spamalot), and Patty Simcox (Grease)

AJ Lennartsom

as Fred Casely

AJ is excited to be part of "Chicago" in his debut role with The Play's the Thing. A.J.'s previous roles include Romeo in "Romeo & Juliet", Bob in "Worst Christmas Pageant Ever" (Steppingstones)  and The Cat in the Hat in "Seussical" (Prior Lake Players). A.J. lives in Prior Lake with his wife (Clare) and children (Anastasia and Dimitri). A.J. would like to say a special thank you to his family for their love and support.

Tyler Eliason

as Amos Hart

Tyler Eliason is excited to be working with The Play's the Things Productions again after performing in Grease this past summer. Recent credits include Light's Camera Christmas, Fiddler on the Roof, Songs for a New World and The Metal Children with Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. Outside of theatre, Tyler is a choir director at Washburn High School in South Minneapolis.