Gale is 14 years old. This is his first show with OCT. Previously, he was in a production of Lion King, JR and 33 Pigs with another theater (although that was cancelled due to the thing no one wants to speak about in 2020). If he's not on stage, he likes to play video games, likes to read and to write books.

Cierra is ecstatic for you to experience her teacher debut. Although this is Cierra's first play with OCT, she has been involved with theater at school. Cierra is now a junior at the Career Center in the graphic design and photography trade. When not doing theater, you can find Cierra spending time with friends and family, at church, playing softball or at home drawing. Cierra is excited to perform in this play with her sister, Ashlei; niece, Isabella; and cousin, Riley. Cierra hopes you have "quack" of a time watching this performance. Thank you for joining us.

Riley is 12 years old. She's been in several shows with OCT: Inn-Cognito as Sissy Berry, Not-So-Grimm Fairy Tales as Cinderella and a mine worker, and Christmas Shorts as a reindeer, Julie and Raper 2.5. Riley owes all of her acting success to her wonderful stage mother, Tara. When not acting, she enjoys hanging out with her Girl Scout Troop, bothering her stage mother Tara and enjoys hanging out with her dog, Grace (funnily enough, her "brother" Hugo also has a dog named Grace). Riley thinks #1 pencils are better than #2.

Hailey is very energetic about her first performance as Dorothy in the "Laffin' School" production with Orrville Community Theater. While Hailey doesn't have any formal training in acting, she is very versed with creating, directing and acting in her own productions at home for her friends and family. You can also find Hailey getting lost in one of her favorite books, as well as playing outside and spending time with her family and friends. Hailey is also an avid pig lover who one day would like to own as many pigs as she can on an island with her BFF. Hailey is very appreciative to have the opportunity to be a part of this amazing show and can't wait to make you all fall over laughing!

Lilly is 12 years old. This will be her seventh performance with Orrville Community Theater. Past shows include: Babes in Toyland, The Not So Grim Fairy Tales, The Enchanted Bookshop Christmas and Christmas Shorts. When she's not on the stage Lilly enjoys making videos and hanging out with friends. Lilly would like to say thank you to everyone for coming to support her and her fellow castmates. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Zackary is in 5th grade.  This is his 4th role on stage, he previously appeared in Christmas Shorts and Not So Grimm Fairy Tales at OCC and A Hairy Tale through a summer theater camp. In addition to acting, Zack loves music, reading and enjoys long walks on the beach and some other stuff that goes on and on etc.. He is very excited to be in this play and is looking forward to the show. and he has a great sense of humor + he likes seals. 

Nora, “Mary Macintosh” is thrilled to make her theatre debut! She is 9 years old and lives with her Mom, Dad, brother and dog.  Energy and love for all things creative have started her on this path and she hopes you enjoy the play as much as she has had fun being in it!

Wyatt has been acting for a couple of years. This is his sixth show! He had a blast working on Laffin' School with his friends and on-stage Berry family. He has a dog named Gracie, and he loves playing video games and with Legos.

Kayla is so excited to be playing the chipper Peggy in Laffin' School! She is no stranger to Orrville Community Theater (Inn-Cognito is her favorite) and she has had so much fun with everyone in this show. Besides acting she likes taekwondo and cats. Please enjoy the show!

Reese is 11 years old. This is her fourth performance. She's been in Not-So-Grimm Fairy Tales, Christmas Shorts, David's a Pig About Bacon and now Laffin' School as the new girl, Shirley. She is so excited to be acting along her neighbors Hailey and Morgan and her little sister Eden. She has two dogs, Lola and Josie. Reese likes to play basketball and volleyball. Say happy birthday to Eden on Saturday!

Kendra is 15 years old. This is somewhere around Kendra's 20th time onstage. If not acting, she enjoys hanging out with her stage family: Hugo (Wyatt), Sissy (Riley), Annabelle (Kayla) and her lovely stage mom Hollie Berry (Tara). Emma says go read Mom's Golly Molly and Sleuthy Ruthy books. Kendra dares to say that she loves mom more than Riley. She also loves mantises and her army of cats. She wishes everyone success in the show.

Clara is a young actress who is excited to be staring as a pupil in Laffin' School this spring. Her previous acting experience was the role of Jane in Christmas Shorts. When she is not acting, she loves doing crafts, painting, drawing, singing and spending time with friends and family. She hopes you enjoy the show.

Isabella is excited you're able to joing us. In this play, Isabella is a recess kid and pupil. This is her third play with OCT. She played the roles of "mom" and "kid" in Christmas Shorts and a ballroom dance in "No-So-Grimm Fairy Tales." She is a 5th grader. When not doing theater, you can find her at Girl Scouts, choir, orchestra, academic challenge, tumbling, cheer or in her room drawing. Isabella is thankful for the opportunity to perform in this play with her aunts, Cierra and Ashlei and her cousin, Riley. She hopes you enjoy the show.

Eden is nine years old. This is her second show with OCT. Her first show was Christmas Shorts, where she played Tiny Tim. Eden likes to draw, play with Legos and make cakes. Eden also likes stuffed animals--her lamb is her favorite. Language arts is her favorite subject in school. (The Saturday show is her birthday so say Happy Birthday!) Have fun!

Miles is excited to perform in his first live show for the Orrville Community Theater! Off stage he enjoys playing baseball, soccer, dancing, participating in the local cub scout activities, and he's always up for an adventure. He hopes to one day become a true Ninja Warrior!

Cora is a 3rd grader making her debut with Orrville Community Theater in Laffin' School. She is also involved in Girl Scouts and 4H. She likes to spend her free time playing video games and being outside. 

This is Thalia's 3rd show. In this show she is the lollipop pupil. Her previous shows were A Not So Grimm Tale where she played a step-sister, and Christmas Shorts. In Christmas Shorts she played a child, and Tracy. She loves theater, and everyone she meets participating in the shows. She also loves art, cats, playing with her younger brother, and music. She enjoys playing outside, watching movies, tv, and soccer. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Morgan is ecstatic about her debut performance as a playground kid and pupil in the "Laffin' School" production with Orrville Community Theater. While this is Morgan's first public performance, she has appeared in several at-home productions with her sisters Hailey and Brooklyn, as well as her best pals Eden and Reese. In addition to acting, Morgan enjoys all things Snoopy, reading, riding bikes, camping and playing with her friends and family. Morgan is really excited to be a part of this fun cast and is hoping you find the show as funny as she does.

Rena loves being in plays with Orrville Community Theatre. This is her fourth play. She loves to dance, sing and swim. She also loves animals, especially horses. Rena hopes you enjoy this show and is glad you came to see it.

This is Ollie's 2nd time on the stage! Having previously played the daughter and carroller in Christmas Shorts for Orrville Community Theatre. Ollie enjoys drawing, playing with her friends, and doing cheer. She is currently in 1st grade. She hopes you all enjoy the show!!

Zoey is 15 years old. She's been in two plays at the High School but this is her first community theater play. She also likes hanging out with friends and going to youth group. Because she likes being mean to people, she got cast as the mean student (the director highly doubts this as Zoey is nice to everyone and a joy to be around).

This is Peyton’s third show with Orville Community Theater, she played Elliott in Inn-Cognito and the book fairy in The Enchanted Bookshop. Outside of the theater she plays softball and the piano. Please sit back, relax and laugh a little. Enjoy the show! 

Nora is a third grader, and this is her first Orrville Community Theatre performance. She is excited to have the opportunity to be on stage as Friend #1, part of the Commercial Crew, and George Washington. She has a great sense of humor, loves to dance, and plays soccer. Nora would like to thank her friends and family for coming to support her. Enjoy the show!

Abby is 12 years old and in 7th grade. This is Abby's 6th play with the OCT. Her favorite role was Pearl Partridge in the play Inn-Cognito. In her free time she runs distance in track, runs cross country and enjoys going to youth activities with different churches. She hopes you have a great day and enjoy the show.

Ashlei is so thrilled you have joined us! This is Ashlei's first play ever. She has the role of commercial crew and friend #3! This experience has helped Ashlei become more comfortable around other and in herself. Ashlei is an 8th grader. She loves animals and hopes to become a veterianan or a pre-school teacher when she's older. When Ashlei is not doing theater, you can find her taking care of her animals in her room, listening to music or playing softball, basketball or soccer. Ashlei is excited to perform with her sister, Cierra; niece, Isabella; and cousin, Riley. Thank you for joining us. We hope you enjoy the show!

Brittney is 10 years old.  This is the first time she is doing anything with a play. She is enjoying working in curtains . In Brittney free time she enjoys playing Softball and hanging out with her friends. Please enjoy the show. 

Drazen is a talented and charming actor dipping his toes once again into directing with the OCT! He's thrilled to present alongside his director Tara, "Laffin School" a production both director and co director have poured their hearts into! "Working with these kids and alongside Tara and Jana has been such a pleasure, everyone has put in so much work, and I think we've pulled together something unforgettable for you!" Quotes Drazen, he's really hoping you'll enjoy the show, and we can't wait to see what he does next, with OCT or elsewhere!

Jana is a first time stage manager but a longer time helper and actress with Orrville Community Theater. Jana has really enjoyed being a stage manager, helping with the kids and the other behind the scenes needs. She hopes you enjoy the show as much as she had loved helping out.

Fluffins loves to sleep.