adaya stibbe (widow corney)

Adaya Stibbe is playing the part of Widow Corney. She is an 8th grader at Whitnall. Previously she has performed in SHREK JR (Fiona), LITTLE MERMAID (Aquata), and WILLY WONKA (Oompa Loompa #1). When not on stage, Adaya can be found taking care of her bearded dragon, turtle, and dog.

addisyn reed (nipper)

Addisyn is so excited to play "Nipper" in OLIVER JR! She lives in Franklin with her family and is in 6th grade at Forest Park Middle School. She plays the trumpet and loves baking! Addisyn has been in 101 DALMATIONS, ELF JUNIOR, FINDING NEMO JR, and WHO KILLED ELVIS?

allyson lindberg (artful dodger)

This is Allyson’s 5th show with Forte Theatre and is thrilled to be starring as Artful Dodger! Allyson is a seventh-grader at Muskego Lakes Middle School. Her most recent roles were Olive Biddle in First Stage’s PETE THE CAT and Dory in Forte’s FINDING NEMO, JR. When she isn’t on stage, Allyson loves animals, art, music and spending time with her family and friends.

Angela Mateljan (mrs. bedwin)

Angela Mateljan attends Franklin High School, and will be a Sophomore next year. She has previously been in only one show, A SUPER GROOVY NIGHTS DREAM. She enjoys all forms of art, especially music. Angela thanks everyone for sitting down to watch the show. She hopes you enjoy!

aria juleen (charlotte)

Aria is a 7th grader at Greenfield Middle School. She was last seen on stage in FINDING NEMO JR as a part of the ensemble. This is her second show with Forte Theatre Company. Outside of theater, Aria does gymnastics. She hopes you enjoy OLIVER JR!

braelynn brantz (chairman / fagin’s gang)

Braelynn is in 7th grade at Greendale Middle School. She is excited to be in her first stage production with Forte, but she is no stranger to the stage with previous roles including Olaf in FROZEN, Bagheera in THE JUNGLE BOOK, Brigitta in THE SOUND OF MUSIC, and more.

cooper mrotek (fagin’s gang)

Cooper is a student at Greendale Middle School. He will be in 8th grade next year. This is his second musical, as he was in ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, JR. Cooper loves to sing, and he also enjoys spending time with friends and family.

crowe zilvitis (matron)

Crowe goes to Franklin Highschool and is in his Sophomore year this year. His last show was ALMOST MAINE where he played Lendall. His last Forte show was THE MUSIC MAN where he played Constable Locke. He has been active in performance arts since he was little and intends to continue it throughout his life.

esabelle hass (knife grinder)

Esabelle is a 6th grader at Forest Park Middle School and is excited to be making her debut with Forte Theater Company. She is a member of the SWAT swim team and enjoys arts and antique shopping. Esabelle has also performed in several musicals with Character Kids.

evan adams (mr. brownlow)

This is Evan’s 3rd performance after his previous performances, NEWSIES and ALMOST, MAINE. He will be in 11th grade next year. When he isn’t acting, he is playing video games, drawing, singing, working on his original music, or working on the first book in his graphic novel series, 6th Grade Story.

hartlee stout (bet)

Hartlee is a 7th grader at Forest Park Middle School. She has preformed in BYE BYE BIRDIE, NEMO JR, WILLY WONKA, and ALADDIN. She is also on a competitive swim team. Hartlee enjoys acting in plays and hopes to do more with Forte in the future.

Jenesis Valcarcel (captain)

Jenesis is in 7th grade and goes to Whitnall Middle School, she is very excited to be in her second show! THE LITTLE MERMAID was her first show with her school where she was one of the Mersisters. J loves to read, play volleyball and the violin.

joella stibbe (dr. grimwig)

Joella Is thrilled to be in OLIVER JR in the role of Dr Grimwig. She is a 7th grader at Whitnall Middle School and participates in cheer and volleyball. Her previous acting experiences include FROZEN JR (Elsa), THE LITTLE MERMAID JR (Jetsam), and WILLY WONKA (Veruca).

Jordyn Kilford (old sally)

Jordyn is not new to the stage. She is "old Sally" in Oliver JR, and formerly played Charlie Buckett in Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, Icy Sweet in Night at the Wax Museum, and Egeus in Super Groovy Night's Dream. In her spare time, she enjoys crafts, especially creating diamond paintings.

liam dekeyser (noah claypole)

Liam DeKeyser is an 8th grader who loves cooking, gardening, speaking, and scouting. He was last seen onstage as Horace (WHO KILLED ELVIS), and previously as Lorenzo (SUPER GROOVY NIGHT'S DREAM), Tricky (HAPPILY EVER BEFORE), and the Sultan (ALADDIN JR.). He is excited to play Noah Claypole and hopes you enjoy the show.

liam reifenberg (charlie bates)

Liam is in 6th grade. He has previously played Chip in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. In 2023, he joined the Greendale Marching Band at the Macy's Day Parade and performed as Simba. In his spare time, he enjoys playing baseball, the trombone and piano.