PROGRAM
Music and Lyrics by
Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman, Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez
Music Adapted & Arranged and Additional Music & Lyrics by
Will Van Dyke
Book and Additional Lyrics by
Cheryl Davis
Disney's Winnie The Pooh KIDS
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 stories of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney animated feature film
Friday, July 11th, 2025
The Switch Theatre
inside Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy
10029 East 126th Street, Suite D, Fishers, IN 46038
CAST
Keri
Red Narrator / Bee
Keri, age 11, loves all things performing! She plays violin in her school orchestra, dances competitively with her school dance team, and jumps at any opportunity to be in the theater. Earlier this summer, she played the part of the Sultan in JLMA’s production of Aladdin Kids. She also loves to travel, and her favorite trip ever was to New York City last year, where she attended her first show on Broadway.
Maggie
Orange Narrator / Bee
Maggie is 8 years old and will be starting third grade this fall. She loves singing, dancing, and acting—especially in musicals, which she began performing in just last year. Her favorite Disney character is Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh, and she enjoys making new friends and learning something new with every show. Maggie has an older brother named Dylan and a sweet dog named Izzie.
Ivy
Yellow Narrator / Bee
Ivy, age 11, is an incoming 5th grader at Heritage Christian School. Ivy enjoys playing piano in her free time and has taken lessons for the past year. Ivy is looking forward to growing in learning the piano as well as picking up the violin this coming school year. Outside of playing instruments, Ivy enjoys taking jazz, ballet, and hiphop classes.
Addie
Green Narrator / Bee
Addie is entering the 6th grade at Riverside Intermediate. This will be Addie's third theatrical production, but first at The Switch Theater. She performed in her 4th grade musical playing Nala in The Lion King. She also recently performed in the RSI production of Willy Wonka Jr. as an Oompa Loopa. She is excited to continue performing on stage and hopes to one day perform in Wicked as Elphaba.
Isla
Blue Narrator / Bee
Following in her big sister, Winnie's acting footsteps, this is Isla's second performance at Ji-Eun Lee. Like most 8 year olds, Isla is a ball of energy and is constantly performing, even when there is no audience. Isla is absolutely thrilled to be in Winnie the Pooh as one of the Narrators and a Bee. This play is particularly special for Isla because her big sister is sharing the stage with her as Piglet.
Ally
Indigo Narrator / Bee
Ally, age 10, will be a 6th grader at Noblesville East Middle School. This is her fourth summer camp at JLMA and is excited to be performing once again. She will be joining choir at NEMS with plans to join show choir in the future. Ally loves to be on stage. This past Spring she choreographed and performed her first solo in front of her entire school.
Jemma
Violet Narrator / Bee
This girl is a force. She gives everything her all and loves to win. Jemma is a bright light who is passionate, expressive, and full of strong opinions.
Fiona
Winnie The Pooh
Fiona is 11 years old and going into sixth grade. She loves dance and acting. She has been dancing for ten years. Fiona has been doing acting since she was seven. Some of her favorite roles she has played include, Jasmine, Small Alice, and Nigel. This is her 26th play. Fiona has enjoyed playing Winnie the Pooh, and has loved working with this cast.
Tinleigh
Pooh's Tummy
This girl loves an audience. From smashing boards in Taekwondo to dance recitals, plays and show choir performances, she owns the stage and the spotlight.
Delaney
Tigger
Delaney, age 12, is heading into 7th grade at Riverside Junior High. She is looking forward to taking choir this year and joining show choir as well. Delaney loves being on stage and embracing all her different rolls. Winnie the Pooh is her 13th theater performance with Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy. She is thrilled to be a part of such a wonderful theater company!
Winnie
Piglet
Winnie is an incoming 5th grader who loves all things performing! She is excited to take on the role of Piglet for her 13th show. Favorite roles include Lydia Deetz in Beetlejuice, Marlin in Finding Nemo and Molly in Annie. When she is not on stage, she’s loves playing volleyball, reading, spending time with her friends and family and travelling. She has been to 21 states with her favorite being New York, where she got to see her now favorite musical, Kimberly Akimbo on Broadway.
Brooke
Rabbit
Brooke, age 10, is a rising 5th grader at Noble Crossing Elementary. She has participated in several Ji-Eun Lee productions including Frozen and Aristocats. This summer she performed as Iago in Aladdin and Grandpa Joe in Willy Wonka. Brooke loves performing expressive characters and making people laugh while she is on stage, she is excited to bring Rabbit to the stage in this week's production! Shout out to the Ji-Eun Lee staff for bringing theater into kid's lives!
Knox
Owl
Knox is 9 years old and he is excited to perform with Ji Eun Lee Music Academy again! His favorite roles include Edgar in “Aristocats Kids”, Charlie Cowell in “Music Man Kids”, Jafar in “Aladdin Kids”, and most recently Phineous Trout in “Willy Wonka Kids”. Knox would like to thank his family, Ms. Abby, and the entire Ji-Eun Lee team for their support.
Stella
Kanga
Stella, age 12, is an incoming 7th grade student at Heritage Christian School. Stella enjoys her dance classes in her free time including jazz, musical theater, ballet, and her performance company. Outside of dance Stella enjoys reading and hanging out with friends.
Maddyn
Roo
Maddyn is 9 years old and will be starting 4th grade. Besides her passion for theater, Maddyn loves to dance. She has been part of a dance company for 3 years and spends most of her free time at the studio. This will be Maddyn's 8th show with Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy and she is beyond excited to be back!
Theo
Eeyore
Theo is game for anything. He plays sports, the piano and loves singing. This is his third play and he is excited to be part of the cast.
Izabell
Christopher Robin / Bee / Frog
Izabell attends the 7th grade at the International School of Indiana. She is very passionate about musical theatre, and loves performing on stage, with Hamilton being her favorite musical. She has played guitar for four years, and is a student pilot who loves flying planes with her Dad. She enjoys spending time with her friends, being on the dance team, and performing in musicals at ISI. She can’t wait to add more shows to her theatrical credits!
Tatum
Bee / Squirrel
Tatum is a rising 7th grader at Riverside Junior High. This is her fifth year attending summer camps at JLMA! Along with theater, Tatum enjoys being part of the FAST swim club and playing lacrosse. Her favorite role at JLMA has been Sponge in James and the Giant Peach!
Adeline
Bee / Beetle
Adeline is 7 years old and a soon-to-be second grader who loves singing, dancing, and practicing gymnastics when she’s not busy playing with her three cats and her friends. She discovered her love for musicals at age 4 when she saw Frozen, and she’s been singing show tunes ever since. This is Adeline’s very first show with the Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy, and she’s so excited to be part of the fun! She can’t wait to head to Broadway this summer to see Wicked!
Song List
Winnie the Pooh
The Tummy Song
The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers (Part 1)
The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers (Part 2)
Pooh and Piglet
Honey!
The Backson Song
Honey Two!
The Backson Song (Reprise)
Halfway Down
Honey Three!
Hip Hip Pooh Ray/ Winnie The Pooh (Finale)
Everything Is Honey/Winnie The Pooh (Bows)
Production Team
Ji-Eun Lee
Executive Director
Abigail Rose Veselsky
Artistic Director
Claire Huntzinger
Student Counselor
Emma Shafer
Student Counselor
Doug Whisman
Set Designer
Doug Whisman
Light/Sound Engineer
Cassidy Lane
Tech
Special Thanks
A Heartfelt thank you to all the parents and families of our youth theater students for your incredible dedication and support. Your commitment to the performing arts and to our school helps create a vibrant, creative community where young artists can truly shine. We are grateful to have you as part of our theater family!
Production Photos
Winnie The Pooh Kids - July 11, 2025