Owen   

Bagheera

Owen, age 9, is a fourth grader at Geist Elementary. He loves musicals and singing! 

Allie  

Baloo

Allie Courtney brings her talent to the stage as Baloo. Allie is a bright and spirited 10 year-old who loves nothing more than stepping into the spotlight. When she’s not singing or dancing her way across the stage, Allie can be found adventuring with her parents and her sister Anna, or playing with her two fluffy fans, Winnie and Wesley!

Ila    

Jungle Lotus / Coil 3

Ila Judd is an 9-year-old 3rd grade student at Fishback Creek Public Academy in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is beginning her sixth year of dance, studying hip-hop, ballet, tap, and jazz—and she loves being on stage! At JLMA, Ila has played the role of Augustus Gloop in Willy Wonka and the bishop and Duloc dancer in Shrek. When she’s not dancing or acting, Ila enjoys synchronized swimming and creating art.

Aurora  

Jungle Thistle / Grumpy Monkey

Aurora is a talented and passionate young artist whose love for the performing arts shines in everything she does. She enjoys singing, making music, and playing instruments—especially the saxophone—while also pursuing her passion for acting. She has been involved in multiple theater productions, including Aladdin and Create Your Own, and is excited to perform in her third play, The Jungle Book. These experiences have helped her grow in confidence, creativity, and stage presence.

In addition to her artistic pursuits, Aurora is deeply committed to her community. She has spent countless hours fostering cats and dogs through the Indy Humane Society, helping care for and find homes for over 60 animals in recent years. Her compassion and dedication make a meaningful impact both on and off the stage.

Ellie   

Jungle Banyan / Coil 5

Ellie lives in Fishers and will be going into 3rd grade. You can often find her doing cartwheels, throwing a softball, or singing & dancing! Ellie would like to thank Ji-Eun Lee Academy, the director, and staff for all their support! And hopes everyone enjoys the show!

Elise   

Mowgli 

Elise is in 4th grade, and this is her 5th show which has included Aladdin, Little Mermaid, Aristocats, Music Man, Shrek and of course currently Jungle Book. When Elise isn’t singing, she is killing it on the soccer field and flipping at gymnastics. Break a leg

Gwen   

Shere Khan

Gwen, age 10, is a fourth grade student excited to be performing in her second musical! She loves to sing and has performed songs for school and church on several occasions. Gwen loves all forms of art and in her free time enjoys sewing, crafting, drawing, and reading.

Nora   

Shanti 

Nora is a fourth grader at New Britton Elementary. She loved her role as Marian the Librarian in Music Man Kids last spring. Outside of theatre, she enjoys singing in her school choir, playing piano, swimming, playing soccer, and making different kinds of art.

Annabeth   

Kaa 

Annabeth (AnnieB), age 9, is a lover of all things musical theater! This is her 3rd musical with Ji-Eun Lee, with Winnie the Pooh being her first last summer. She has performed in her school’s yearly musical and is also a member of their choir. She loves to perform, sing, dance, and looks forward to adding more to her resume!

She thanks everyone who has helped her continue to grow and makes these musicals possible!

Maggie  

Coil 1 / Jungle Chorus 

Maggie, age 9, is a 3rd grader at Thorpe Creek Elementary. This is her fourth performance. Outside of theater, she enjoys cooking and baking and playing video games.

Georgia   

Coil 2 / Jungle Chorus 

We are excited to have Georgia on our stage for this production! Break A Leg! 

Eleanor   

Coil 4 / Jungle Chorus 

We are excited to have Eleanor on our stage for this production! Break A Leg! 

Olive  

Colonel Hathi 

Olive, age 10, is in fifth grade at FCI. This is her fourth production with Ji-Eun Lee. She has always loved the arts and has enjoyed learning and growing in the world of theater!

Marybeth 

Baby Elephant / Jungle Chorus 

Marybeth is 11 and is thrilled to be performing in this show! She loves being on stage and bringing characters to life. Outside of theater, she enjoys hanging out with friends, cheer, being crafty, traveling with family, and laughing way too much. She is so grateful for this opportunity!

Anna     

Elephant / Jungle Chorus 

We are excited to have Anna on our stage this weekend! Break A Leg! 

Frankie   

Elephant / Jungle Chorus 

We are excited to have Frankie on our stage this weekend! Break A Leg! 

Mia 

Snake / Jungle Chorus 

We are excited to have Mia on our stage this weekend! Break A Leg! 

Camille   

King Louie 

We are excited to have Camille on our stage this weekend! Break A Leg! 

Brooklynn 

Sassy Monkey 

Brooklynn, age 10, is a 4th grader at Heritage Christian. This is Brooklynn's 3rd production at JLMA. Brooklynn loves acting, singing and dancing. In addition to her love for theater she also plays basketball, volleyball and participates in the school choir.

Olivia   

Silly Monkey 

Olivia is 9 years old and a 3rd grader at BSE! She’s a proud member of the NDC dance team and is happiest when she’s dancing, drawing, singing, or hanging out with her friends. Her favorite color is light blue! At home, she loves spending time with her dog, Cruiser, and her brother and sister. Olivia has previously performed in Annie and Wicked, and she is so excited to be part of The Jungle Book!

Amelia    

Old Monkey 

We are excited to have Amelia on our stage this weekend! Break A Leg! 

Flynn   

Dizzy / Jungle Chorus  

We are excited to have Flynn on our stage this weekend! Break A Leg! 

Bode    

Ziggy / Jungle Chorus   

Bode is thrilled to be performing in his 9th production with Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy! A creative fifth-grader, Bode is 11 years old and has a passion for building worlds, both virtual and real. When he's not on stage, you can find him dominating the leaderboard in his latest video game, constructing epic fortresses with his LEGO collection, or hanging out with his best friend and cousin, Mace.