Cece   

Dorothy 

Cece is an 8th grader at FCJH and is excited to be back at JiEunn Lee Music Academy playing the iconic role of Dorothy. A few of her favorite roles on this stage include Gretchen Wieners in Mean Girls Jr, Evie in Descendants Jr and Jovie in Elf Jr. When she is not at the theater, Cece enjoys playing volleyball, hanging out with her friends and traveling with her family. She's so grateful for the many opportunities to perform here and for her family and friends for always cheering her on.  

Pheobe     

Aunt Em / Apple Tree
Ozian/Emerald City Chorus 

Phoebe is in 5th grade at Holy Cross Lutheran School. In her free time, she enjoys reading Harry Potter and writing plays and stories. This is her 6th production at JLMA. Her favorite roles have included Dory in Finding Nemo, Winnie the Pooh in Winnie the Pooh, and Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka. She loves theater and hopes to be a professional actress someday.

Henry     

Uncle Henry / Tough Kid
Winkie / Ozian
Emerald City Chorus 

Henry, age 12, is a 6th grader at Fall Creek Intermediate School. This is his first musical and he is loving it so far! Outside of theatre he plays Tuba in the school band and runs cross country. He also enjoys spending time with his brother and friends.

Bobby 

Hunk / Scarecrow 

Bobby, age 13, is an 8th grader at St. Simon Catholic School. He has been performing with JLMA for two years and four productions. His role as Cheshire Cat 3 in “Alice in Wonderland” was his favorite so far. Bobby also enjoys listening to music and playing basketball.

Elle P.   

Hickory / Tin Man 

Elle is a 7th grader at Holy Cross Lutheran School. She has been in theater for five years and is excited to play Tin Man. In her free time she also enjoys singing and hanging out with her friends.

Lexie      

Zeke / Lion 

Alexandra "Lexie", 13, is excited to appear in her 10th musical production and second production of Wizard of Oz! Previously playing the role of Dorothy Gale, she is ecstatic to become the Cowardly Lion/Zeke in this show. When not on stage, she plays the French horn and is an aspiring lyricist. Outside the arts, Lexie is a dedicated multisport athlete who plays both softball and basketball.

Argyle      

Miss Gulch / Wicked Witch  

Argyle is 16 years old. He started doing theater at the age of 8. Although this is his first show at Ji-Eun-Lee he is no stranger to the stage. Wizard of Oz is Argyle’s 21st show! He is going to a Broadway intensive camp in Waldwick, NJ in July. When not on stage Argyle likes to draw, play his bass guitar and watch Survivor. He also has an interest in culinary arts and would like to be a chef one day.

Amie     

Toto 

Amie is 11 years old and loves theater and helping others. This will be her 3rd play if you don’t include performing for her toys in her room. Some of her hobbies include dancing, singing, crafting, baking with her family, and playing with family and friends. She loves the Elf movie, music by Dayglow, the “Upside Down Magic” book series and pizza!

Colton

Professor / Wizard of Oz 

Colton, age 14, is an 8th grader at Riverside Junior High. He is excited to be back on stage as the Wizard in Wizard of Oz. Previously, he has appeared as The Grinch in Seussical, Charles Deetz in Beetlejuice, Gomez Addams in The Addams Family, Mr. Greenway in Elf, as well as many other roles over the years. When not acting, Colton enjoys playing D&D and video games with friends, Improv, and writing.

Maddy R. 

Glinda 

Madelyn (Maddy) is a 7th grader at Fall Creek Junior High. This will be her 9th production at Ji-Eun Lee. She participates in cross country, track and plays the trombone in her school’s symphonic band. Maddy enjoys reading, singing and hanging out with friends.

Cora      

Munchkin 1 / Cat
Jitterbug / Monkey 

Cora is 11 years old. She loves animals (especially pandas), reading, and being in theatre. She also plays soccer and recently earned her first degree black belt in taekwondo. 

Lailah  

Munchkin 2 / Winkie
Ozian / Emerald City Chorus

Lailah, age 12, is completely her 6th Grade year at Fall Creek Intermediate School. She enjoys singing, playing the saxophone in her school band, riding roller coasters and acting for her third year in theatre.

Lauren    

Mayor / Nikko 
Jitterbug 

Lauren is an upcoming 7th grader at FCJH. She’s participated in past JLMA shows, including Beetlejuice, Descendants, and Elf. Lauren enjoys singing, acting, dancing, and playing the flute. Though she has many hobbies and interests, none of them come close to theater!

Fiona      

Barrister / Jitterbug 
Monkey / Ozian 

Fiona is in sixth grade and is 11. Fiona enjoys playing cello at her school. Fiona has been dancing for almost 10 years, and she has been doing theater for 5 years. Her favorite musicals she has been in include Alice in Wonderland, Winnie the Pooh, and Aladdin.

Chloe 

City Father 1 /Winkie 
 Ozian / Emerald City Chorus 

Chloe is thrilled to be back on stage at Ji-Eun Lee Academy for the production of The Wizard of Oz! Some of Chloe’s hobbies include singing, soccer, traveling, and hanging with friends and family. And a few of her favorite things are: pizza, candy, movies, and her dog Maggie! Thanks for attending and enjoy the show!

Delaney S.       

City Father 2 / Ozian 
Jitterbug / Monkey

Delaney, age 12, is in 7th grade at Riverside Junior High. This year, she is taking art and choir and is very excited to be part of show choir as well. Delaney loves being on stage and embracing all her different rolls. The Wizard of Oz is her 15th theater performance with Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy. She is thrilled to be a part of such a wonderful theater company!

Sawyer 

Coroner / Winkie 
Ozian / Emerald City Chorus 

Sawyer is an eleven year old, finishing up fifth grade at White River Elementary School. His acting credentials include playing Uncle Henry in the Wizard of Oz, Michael Hobbs in Elf Jr., and Old McDonald in his school play. He loves roller coasters and Fortnite.

Elliot  

Tot / Winkie
Ozian / Emerald City Chorus 

Elliot, age 12, is a 6th grader at Fall Creek Intermediate. This is her third musical theatre performance. Outside of theatre, she is an avid reader, enjoys time with family and runs cross country. She is also taking clarinet lessons to join the school band next year.

Kenna  

Tot / Winkie / Apple Tree 
Ozian / Emerald City Chorus 

Kenna is a 13 year old who attends Classical Conversations Homeschool CO-OP and is very excited to be acting in Wizard Of Oz. She has done eight musicals at JLMA so far, her favorites: Finding Nemo and Elf. This is her second show she’s done through this group and she is proud to be acting in another fun production. Outside of theater, she enjoys reading, singing, writing, playing her piano, attending her church Bright Point, and being outside. 😊

Catelyn       

Tot /  Apple Tree
Winkie / Ozian
Emerald City Chorus 

Catelyn is 11 and in 5th grade. She has been doing theater for two years and also enjoys soccer, track, cross country and choir. She’s also learning to play the violin.

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Nora      

Tough Kid / Winkie
Ozian / Emerald City Chorus 

Nora is 12 years old and a current 6th grader at Mt. Vernon Intermediate School. This is her first performance with JLMA and she has really enjoyed it. She loves being on stage and has been doing other theater summer camps for the past 4 years and her favorite past role has been Molly in Annie Jr. She has also taken voice lessons in the past and loves to sing. In her free time she loves to hang out with her dog, Max, and trying out new makeup trends.

Arianna    

Tough Kid / Winkie
Ozian / Emerald City Chorus 

Arianna, age 13, is a 7th grader at Fall Creek Junior High School. She's an avid reader and enjoys music and theater. When she's not reading, she writing her first novel and spending time with her cats and adorable pup, Bella Rose.

Ivy    

Munchkin / Doorman 
Leader Winkie / Ozian 

Ivy, is in 8th grade at Mt Vernon Middle school. She is in her 10th production and her favorite role has been the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland. Outside of theatre Ivy enjoys choir, piano, playing rugby and drawing cartoons.

Elle G.     

Munchkin / Guard  
Jitterbug / Ozian / Monkey
Emerald City Chorus 

Elle has been doing theatre at Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy for a long time while also dancing at Wishes Dance Studio.

Adalay        

Crow / Winkie 
Ozian / Emerald City Chorus 

Adalay is in 8th grade at RJH. She loves everything to do with music, singing and dancing. She has enjoyed being a part of multiple shows including Annie, Suessical, Descendants and Into the Woods. She competes on her school’s show choir team and is looking forward to continuing that in the fall at FHS. When Adalay isn’t on the stage, she loves to watch musicals, travel and explore new cultures, places and food. We love you, Ad! 

Corie   

Crow / Winkie
Ozian / Emerald City Chorus 

Corie is a 6th grader at RSI and has been in many productions including Music Man, Jungle Book, Wonka, Annie, Frozen and Aladdin. When she isn't involved in theatre, Corie enjoys time with her friends, art, basketball and playing her saxophone.