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Leo Arico
as Caspian (Hero)
Leo is a 7th grader at Buford Middle School. He loves characters that are comical, villainous, or comic villains. Last summer, he played Pugsley in the DMR performance of the Addam's Family Jr. He has also performed in many musicals through Black Box Players and looks forward to participating in the Buford Theater program this year.
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Elsie Benefield
as Chef Basil
Elsie is a rising third grader. Outside of theatre, she enjoys riding horses, reading, and swimming. She is grateful to DMR for this experience and to her family for their support.
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Grier Bernard
as Avalon (Hero)
Grier is excited to make her debut on the DMR stage in Imagine a Dragon. Grier has enjoyed preforming in CBA’s Snow White as a bunny and The Nutcracker as mouse, angel, and doll, but she is probably most well-known for her wonderful sense of humor. When she is not singing and dancing, Grier enjoys playing softball, exploring, and spending time with the people she loves.
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Syrine Ben Brahim
as Arden (Hero)
Syrine is 8 years old and is going into third grade this August. She is excited to have a speaking and singing role in Imagine a Dragon. Syrine’s debut in theater was in her school production of Mary Poppins last year. Outside of theatre, Syrine enjoys playing tennis, gymnastics, and baking with her mom.
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Audrey Chen
as Isobel
Audrey,12, is thrilled to make her debut as Isobel in Imagine a Dragon on the DMR stage. She is known for her role as Amaryllis in The Music Man in 2024 and Brigitta von Trapp in The Sound of Music in 2022 at the Paramount Theater with Charlottesville Opera. Outside of stage, she won 1st place in Girls Excelling in Math and 1st chair in flute for the all-district band.
