Cast
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Karrington Trice
Karrington is a dancer, singer, songwriter, and recording artist based in Hartford, Connecticut. She first entered the performing arts world through dance when she was four, beginning with tap and ballet. As she has grown, she has continued to train extensively and professionally in various styles, including ballet, contemporary, street jazz, hip hop, and heels.
Although dance has been a big part of her journey in life, Karrington has always had a love for singing and has had the opportunity to sing at a few different events, including singing the National Anthem at Mohegan Sun for the basketball games. While Karrington has had some experience with acting, she is excited to take on a big role and work with the cast of Stand UP & Speak OUT The Musical.
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Dylan Kealy
Dylan is a 16-year-old Singer and actor. He is a rising senior at Branford high school. Dylan is thrilled to be in his second production of Stand Up and Speak Out where he previously played Phil/ Ethan. Other performances include Will ( P.D), City on Fire- Apple TV, Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys, Riff in West Side Story, Evan Hansen in Dear Evan Hansen, Luke in Anything Goes, Lyle in Footloose, and Billy in School of Rock. Dylan has performed in numerous showcases and cabarets while also performing with his High School Choir at Disney World. Dylan is beyond excited to work with the Stand Up & Speak OUT team again, now performing as Ian!
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Brayden Esler
Brayden is a dancer, and singer with interest and experience in both theater and musical theater. He is trained in jazz, tap, contemporary dance, and most recently ballet. He has also acted in multiple productions at the Shoreline Theater Academy and at Morgan School over the past 4 years. Brayden will be majoring in Theater and Dance at Trinity College (Hartford, CT) beginning in September 2023.
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Ace Bairos
Ace is very excited to be a part of Stand UP & Speak OUT The Musical, In the last school year, Ace was in Once Upon A Mattress as Sir Harry and Mmmbeth as Mmmbeth at The Williams School. Ace also just recently finished The Addams Family at The Niantic Bay Playhouse! He has also worked on stage at the Garde Arts Center with Missoula Children’s Theatre. He wants to thank his family, friends, and music teacher, Jeffery Cregeur, for always supporting his passions!
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Kayleigh Joseff
An artist on the rise, Kayleigh has appeared in several productions at regional theaters in Connecticut. She has received invaluable training from such prized faculty as Blake Hackler, Gabe Levey, Stephanie Machado, and others during her time at Yale’s Conservatory for Actors. She has had the pleasure of working under musical director and composer Jill Nesi, director Neil Fuentes, voice teacher Sandy Connolly, and with the staff and members of Vista Life Innovations. Kayleigh prioritizes the promotion of human connection through the art of storytelling in its various forms. Kayleigh works to create a kinder world with more collaboration, creativity, and community.
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Ruby Iovanna
Ruby is a fourth grader at East Shoreline Catholic Academy, is thrilled to be joining the SUSO Family. She made her stage debut at age 3 in “Scrooged, The Musical”. Past shows include “Legally Blonde”, “We the People”, “Shrek”, “SpongeBob the Musical” and “Annie”. Ruby has performed in many WISP Cabarets and has been a soloist for the East Haven Tree Lighting and Branford Festival. Special thanks to her friends and family for their support and especially to Jill and Tracey for this amazing opportunity and Nouveaux Talent Management.
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McKenna Doebrick
McKenna Doebrick, is a 17 year-old singer and actress who attends East Haven High School and Educational Center for the arts in New Haven, CT. She also plans on pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre in college next year. Other performances include Laurey in Oklahoma, Julie Jordan in Carousel, Ilse in Spring Awakening, Blanche in Brighton Beach Memoirs, and Mamillius/Perdita in The Winter’s Tale. McKenna is so excited to be apart of Stand Up Speak OUT!
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John "Jack" Lyons
Jack is very excited to be a part of the Stand Up and Speak Out cast. He most recently portrayed James in Madison Arts Barn's production of Willy Wonka and also participated in Polson Middle School's production of Mean Girls. When not acting Jack enjoys skiing and sailing.
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Lily Farrell
Lily is so excited to be a member of this show! She is an incoming freshman at New York University where she will study Acting at the Tisch School of the Arts. Last year she played Audrey in her high school’s productions of Little Shop of Horrors! She would like to thank you friend and family for their support. Instagram: @lilykfarrelliption
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Denise Wray
Denise is currently a junior at North Branford High School as well as ECA (education of the performing arts) in New Haven. Denise is currently playing the Role of Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka at the Madison Arts Barn. Denise has had other roles and has recently Elsa in Frozen and Sandy and Pearl in SpongeBob. Denise is very excited to embark on this next adventure.
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Francesca D'Andrea
Francesca D’Andrea is a 10-year-old bilingual singer and actress. She has performed in numerous showcases and professional commercials. When not singing or acting Francesca enjoys playing soccer. She is very excited to be part of SUSO!
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Tyler Freer
Tyler Freer is an 11-year-old singer, actor, and musician. Most recently, Tyler held the principal role of Scott in Dear Edwina Jr at the Westbrook Middle School and recorded a singing demo for SteveSongs. Tyler has been in the Daisy Ingraham School's Talent Show and starred in their musical, Jack and the Beanstalk, as both Jack and the Giant. He has performed in numerous shows at The Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Theatre with the Kate's Camp for Kids. When not singing or acting, Tyler loves to play piano, tennis, baseball, and soccer. He is very excited to be a part of this show to spread his love of theatre.
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Lexi Kinniburgh
Lexi Kinniburgh, 16, is a rising junior at The Morgan High School in Clinton, CT. Lexi is a singer, dancer, and actress and has been in many productions with the Shoreline Theater Academy, and with The Morgan School. She also has been performing in cabarets and is a part of her High School chorus. Lexi is very excited for the opportunity to work with the Stand Up & Speak Out team!
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Olivia Clarke
Olivia Clarke is 10 years old. She is thrilled to be part of the production of Stand Up and Speak Out. From the tender age of six, she has enthusiastically participated in countless theatrical productions, embodying a diverse range of characters including Michael in Mary Poppins Jr., Star to be, and July in Annie Jr,, as well as Portia in Cinderella Jr., Matilda, in Matilda among many others. Her love for music is evident as she skillfully plays the ukulele and recently performed at the Apollo Theater. In addition to her artistic endeavors, Olivia actively participates in the Girl Scouts, dance, and art. During her leisure time, she cherishes moments with her family, engaging in activities such as kayaking, hiking, and family game nights.