PROGRAM
Book and Additional Lyrics by
Nick Blaemire
Music Adaptation, Vocal and Incidental Arrangements by
Madeline Smith
Orchestrations and Music Produced by
Matthew Tishler
Songs by
Johan Alkenas, Adam Anders, Aristeidis Archontis, Antonin Armato, Howard Ashman, Par Astrom, Stephen Mark Conley, Doug Davis, Charity Daw, Andrew C. Dodd, Josh Edmondson, Pipo Fernandez, Nikki Hassman, Samuel Hollander, Ben Hosteler, Tim James, Hanna Jones, Jack Kugell, Craig Lashley, Andrew Lippa, Jeannie Lurie, Alan Menken, Grant Phillip Michaels, Anthony Mirabella, Shayna Mordue, Chen Neeman, Susan Paroff, Shelly M. Peiken, Joacim Persson, James K. Petrie, Adam Schlesinger, Adam Schmalholz, Tyler Shamy, Jodie Shihadeh, Nikki Ann Sorrentino, Thomas Armato Sturges, Ali Dee Theodore, Matthew Wong, David Zippel
Disney's Descendants The Musical
is presented through special arrangement with
and all authorized materials are supplied by
Music Theatre International
New York, NY
(212) 541-4684
mtishows.com
Based on the Disney Channel Original Movies written by Josann McGibbon and Sara Parriott
Friday, July 25th at 7:30pm
Saturday, July 26th at 2:30pm
The Switch Theatre
inside Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy
10029 East 126th Street, Suite D, Fishers, IN 46038
CAST

Kenzi (Alix)
Mal
Kenzi (Alix) Stewart, age 16, is a junior at Fishers High School. She enjoys working with make-up and costumes as well, but, above all, she loves the stage and has already had the opportunity to work with so many talented individuals. Alix is in Show Choir at FHS and has been involved in several projects at JLMA (most recently, Janis in Mean Girls and Lydia in Beetlejuice). She also had the privilege of playing Young Violet in Carmel Community Player's presentation of Violet the Musical in 2024.

Cece
Evie
Cece will be in 8th grade at FCJH and is excited to be performing in her 13th musical. Some of her favorite roles include Matilda in Matilda Jr and Gretchen Wieners in Mean Girls Jr. She’s had a blast with the Descendants cast this summer and the role of Evie has been one of her favorite roles. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with friends, traveling and playing volleyball.

Grafton
Jay
Grafton, 13 years old, is an 8th grader at Riverside Junior High. Grafton has been doing musical theater for four years and some of his favorite roles that he has performed are: Beetlejuice, Hans from Frozen and Scuttle in The Little Mermaid. He enjoys competing in his schools show choir and watching TV.

Ethan J.
Carlos
Ethan is 14 and will be a Freshman at Westfield High School. He loves singing in the school choir and was the lead singer in a rock band over the winter. In his free time, he likes making 3-D printed toys and fidgets as well as volunteering at the Westfield Washington Public Library.

Maddie
Maleficent
Maddie, age 14, is excited to be taking the stage again at Ji-Eun Lee! Her previous performances include Delia in Beetlejuice, Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins, and Mayzie La Bird in Suessical. Maddie loves being on stage and making new friends when putting together a show. She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her.

Kelsey
Evil Queen Grimhilde
Hi, I’m Kelsey. I’ve been doing theater for eight years. I love theater and the community it builds. I’d like to thank the people who support me in my theatrical career and the staff at Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy for helping put together an amazing show. I hope you have an fantabulous time watching Descendants!

Lana
Jafar
Lana is thrilled to be returning to the JLMA stage this summer! Previous roles with JLMA include Thomas O'Malley the Alley Cat in The Aristocats, Cruella de Vil in 101 Dalmatians, and Shane Oman in Mean Girls. When Lana is not acting, she enjoys playing violin, video games, reading, and drawing. Enjoy the show!

Lilly
Cruella De Vil
Recently, Lilly was on our stage as 'Juno' in Beetlejuice Jr. this past spring! Tonight, she takes the stage as 'Cruella De Vil'. Break a leg!

Atticus
Ben
Atticus is excited to be returning to the JLMA stage this summer! Previous roles with JLMA include Edgar the Evil Butler in The Aristocats and Principal Duvall in Mean Girls. When he's not acting, he enjoys playing percussion, video games, and soccer. Enjoy the show!

Avi
King Beast / Cheerleader
Avi is going be a 7th grader at Noblesville West Middle School. This will be her 14th production. Some of her favorite roles have been Ursula, Queen of Hearts, Miss Argentina, The Wicked Witch and Jamie from Myth-Understood. In her spare time, she also enjoys singing, reading, writing poetry, and drawing.

Tinleigh
Queen Belle / Cheerleader
Tinleigh’s love of theater started young. Her debut performance was at 6 years old. Since then she has been in 9 other shows, making Descendants her 10th show at 13 years old. Tinleigh loves an audience and thrives on its laughter.

Elle
Fairy Godmother
Elle has been doing theatre at JLMA for 7 years. She has also danced at Wishes for 11. Her favorite roles have been Young Anna in Frozen, Jane in Mary Poppins, and Mrs Argentina in Beetlejuice.

Lauren
Jane
Lauren has always had a passion for acting and singing. As an incoming 6th grader at Fall Creek Intermediate, she is excited to learn the flute and run with the cross country team. Outside of theater, Lauren enjoys reading, baking, and playing with the family cat, Luna.

Rylan
Chad / Smitten Kid 1
Rylan, age 13, is an 8th grader who recently discovered his love of acting and being on the stage. In his free time he enjoys reading, writing books, and gaming. He is also a very talented artist.

Megan
Audrey / Cheerleader
Megan will be entering 8th grade at Fall Creek Junior High. She has performed in musicals such as Matilda the Musical and Newsies, as the lead dancer. In addition to theater, Megan enjoys running, taekwondo, and hip hop dance.

Ethan W.
Doug / Smitten Kid 2 / Auradonian 1
Ethan will begin his 8th grade year at a brand new school in the fall. He has enjoyed being back on stage in his first musical since he was in Winnie the Pooh in third grade. His interests include video games, podcasts about Pokémon table top role playing games, and building intricate figures with LEGO or paper and tape. He has also played the cello for 3 years.

Charley
Royal Page / Royal Guard
Charley is 15 years old and entering her Junior year of high school. She is excited to be participating in another show at Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy. Since discovering her love of theater only 2 summers ago, this is her 6th show she has had the pleasure of participating in. Thank you to the director, cast and everyone involved for making this another fun experience!

Eliza
Maurice / Auradonian 2
Eliza is a 13 year old who attends Westfield Middle School. She is finishing up her first year in theater and truly loves it. She has taken part in 3 different productions now and is excited to be a part of Descendants. Outside of the theater she loves to do crafts, sing in the choir, and spend time with family, friends, and her pets.

Adalay
Coach / Snow White
Adalay, 13, is an 8th grader at Riverside Junior High. This is her first musical production with Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy. She has previously been in the productions “On the Radio”, “Annie” and “Into the Woods” through school and competes on her schools’s show choir team, Golden Harmony. Outside of musicals and show choir, Adalay loves to attend Broadway shows, travel and has a passion for exotic animals, especially snakes.
Song List
Overture
Better Together (Prelude 1)
Rotten to the Core (Part 1)
Rotten to the Core (Part 2)
Evil Like Me
Be Our Guest (Part 1)
Be Our Guest (Part 2)
Good Is the New Bad (Preprise)
Good Is the New Bad (Part 1)
Good Is the New Bad (Part 2)
Evil Like Me (Reprise 1)
Rotten to the Core (Parents' Revenge)
Goal
Good Is the New Bad (Reprise 1)
Ways to Be Wicked (Preprise)
Did I Mention (Prelude)
Did I Mention
Better Together (Prelude 2)
INTERMISSION
Space Between
Chillin' Like A Villain (Part 1)
Chillin' Like A Villain (Part 2)
Good Is the New Bad (Reprise 2)
If Only
Ways to Be Wicked
Go the Distance (Chorale)
Better Together
Break This Down
Production Team

Ji-Eun Lee
Executive Director

Kathleen Horrigan
Artistic Director

Emma Shafer
Choreographer / Stage Hand

Caylie Whisman
Choreographer / Stage Hand

Doug Whisman
Set Designer

Doug Whisman
Light/Sound Engineer

Cassidy Lane
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Descendents - July 25, 2025