Aviator - Fox Roberts-Zibbel
Little Aviator - Evelyn Pollard
Little Prince - Bradey Smeltzer
Rose - Carina Motisher
King - Parker Schneider
Conceited Man - Oliver McClure
Business Man - Kameri Green
Lamplighter - Kizzey Wilson
Geographer - Clarissa Hensley
Snake - Henry Lasater
Desert Rose - Boudi Grills-McCarty
Fox - Kelsey Fecht
Ensemble - Xena Barnhill, Kameri Green, Boudi Grills-McCarty, Clarissa Hensley, Oliver McClure, Carina Motisher, Parker Schneider, Gavin Snyder, Ruby St. Louis, Sivaji Vela, Surya Vela, Kizzey Wilson, Aurora Zientek

CAST

Lighting Design - Avery Myers, Charlie Vostal
Calling Stage Manager - Avery Myers
Light Board Operator - Charlie Vostal
Spotlight Operator - Evelyn Anzenbacher 
Sound Board Operator - Eve Barman
Deck Crew - Alexa Schneider 
Hair and Makeup - Juliet Erekson and Zola Barnhill
Animal Handler - Liz Robertson
Set Painting - Liz Robertson, Sophia Martinez, Harley Partlow, Gavin Snyder, Kameri Green, Carina Motisher, Alexa Schneider, Parker Schneider, Quinn Schneider

CREW

Director - Liz Robertson
Assistant Director - Violet Grossman
Stage Manager - Harley Partlow
Assistant Stage Manager - Avery Myers
Choreographer - Riley Runnells 
Technical Director - Harley Partlow
Costume Designer - Mikayla Trimpey
Props Designers - Eve Barman and Mikayla Trimpey 
Set Design - Liz Robertson and Harley Partlow
Producer - Kelly Frailly
Graphics - Kobe Towbridge 
Archive Video - Liz Robertson

PRODUCTION TEAM

Grand Rapids Historical Society and Town Hall Committee
Julie’s Dance Studio
BG Independent News
Brian Martin Photography

SPECIAL THANKS

Xena Barnhill (Ensemble) is a 3rd grader at McKinley STEM Academy. This is her first show. She is very excited for the movement pieces in this show and the opportunity to dance on stage. She would like to thank everyone involved for their support. 

Kelsey Fecht (Fox) is an 11th grader at St. Ursula Academy. She has been doing theater for 5 years. She has been in 6 shows in that time, 3 of which have been with Horizon Youth Theatre. She is very excited to explore the emotions of the Fox on stage during this show. She would like to thank her friends for their love and support. 

Kameri Green (Business Man, Ensemble) is a 6th grader at Otsego Schools. She has been doing theater for 2 years and has been in 4 shows in that time, all of which have been with HYT. She is most excited to have the chance to make memories with her friends during this show. She would like to thank her friends and family for their support. She would also like to note her love for bracelets. 

Boudi Grills-McCarty (Desert Rose, Ensemble) is a 6th grader at Montessori School of Bowling Green. She has been doing theater for 2 years and has been in 6 shows in that time, all of which have been with Horizon Youth Theatre. She is most excited to play a role in this show that is similar to one she has played before. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support. 

Clarissa Hensley (Geographer, Ensemble) is a 6th grader at BG Christian Academy. She has been doing theater for 6 years and has been in 12 shows in that time, most of which have been with HYT. She is excited to play a character that has a British accent in this show. She would like to thank her family and the production team for their support. 

Henry Lasater (Snake) is a 6th grader and has been doing theater for 2 years. He has been in 3 shows in that time and this is his first show with HYT. He is very excited to play a snake in this show and have the chance to “Hiss” on stage. He would like to thank his Mom for driving him to rehearsals. 

Oliver McClure (Conceited Man, Ensemble) is a 6th grader at Eastwood Middle School. He has been doing theater for 2 years and has been in 8 shows in that time, 5 of which have been with Horizon Youth Theatre. He is very excited to have the chance to play such a conceited character on stage. He would like to thank everyone involved in this production for their hard work. He would also like to note that “I am Oliver McClure and I approve of this message.” 

Carina Motisher (Rose, Ensemble) is a 6th grader at St. Aloysius. She has been doing theater for 4 years and has been in 11 shows, all but one of which have been with Horizon Youth Theatre. She is excited to play a character that is brand new to the world in this show. She would like to thank her sister, Calista, for introducing her to theater, as well as everyone who has made this show possible. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Evelyn Pollard (Little Aviator) is a 2nd grader at Eastwood Elementary School. She has been doing theater for 2 years and has been in 2 shows in that time, both of which have been with HYT. Outside of rehearsals, she also participates in dance and is a Girl Scout. She is very excited to have the opportunity to act again. She would like to thank her family for their support. 

Fox Roberts-Zibbel (Aviator) is an 11th grader and has been doing theater for 10 years. In that time, they have done many shows, all of which have been with HYT. They are very excited to have the opportunity to act alongside their younger cast members, as it is an honor to work alongside such talented young actors. They would like to thank their parents for introducing them to “The Little Prince” when they were younger. They would also like to note that Violet, the assistant director, is amazing. 

Parker Schneider (King) is a 5th grader at Crim Elementary School. He has been doing theater for 4 years and has done 5 shows in that time, 3 of which have been with Horizon Youth Theatre. When not on stage, he also participates in a variety of sports and often works on crew for other HYT productions. He is very excited to be dressed as a King for this show and to be able to talk to his friends. He would like to thank his family for their love and support. 

Bradey Smeltzer (Little Prince) is a 4th grader at Montessori School of Bowling Green. He has been doing theater for 4 years and has been in 6 shows in that time, all of which have been with HYT. He is most excited for the opportunity to have a lead role in this production. He would like to thank everyone involved in this show for their support. 

Gavin Snyder (Ensemble) is a 6th grader at Bowling Green Middle School. He has been doing theater for 3 years and has been in 5 shows in that time, all of which have been with Horizon Youth Theatre. He would like to thank his family for their love and support. He would also like to note how much he loves ducks and ice cream sandwiches. 

Ruby St. Louis (Ensemble) is a 7th grader at Eastwood Middle School. She has been doing theater for 6 years and has been in 13 shows in that time, almost all of which have been with HYT. She is excited to work with all of these amazing people again. She would also like to thank her family and friends for all of their support. 

Sivaji Vela (Ensemble) is a 5th grader at Crim Elementary School. He has been doing theater for a few years and has been in 3 shows in that time, all of which have been with Horizon Youth Theatre. He is very excited to play a tree in this show. 

Surya Vela (Ensemble) is a 4th grader at Crim Elementary School. He has been doing theater for a few years and has been in 4 shows in that time, all of which have been with HYT. He would like to thank his family for their support. He would also like to note his love for ducks. 

Kizzey Wilson (Lamplighter, Ensemble) is a 6th grader at Eastwood Middle School. She has been doing theater for 5 years and has been in 4 shows in that time, 3 of which have been with HYT. She is excited to have a role in this show that allows her to showcase a lot of emotion. She would like to thank everyone involved in this production for their hard work. 

Aurora Zientek (Ensemble) is a 6th grader at Eastwood Middle School. She has been doing theater for 5 years and has been in 12 shows in that time, 8 of which have been with Horizon Youth Theatre. She is excited to be a part of the Wall of Roses in this production. She would like to thank her Mom and Dad for their support. She would also like to acknowledge her love for Charlie the Unicorn.

CAST BIOS

Bradey - We’re so proud of you!
Keep following your dreams. Great job!
You’re our favorite actor.
Love, Grandma & Grandpa

Bradey - Every year you surprise us more and more.
You will always be our “little prince.”
Love, Mom & Dad

"...yet what they're looking for could be found in a single rose" Congratulations to our beautiful rose!
~Mom, Dad & Calista

Love watching you shine onstage this time, Parker.
Always so proud of you!
Love you, Gigi & Papa

Working so hard backstage to create magic onstage!
Always so proud of you, Alexa!
Love you, Gigi & Papa

We know you’ll be royally amazing, Parker!
Love, Mom & Dad

We know you make it all “turn,” Alexa!
Love, Mom & Dad

Cheering you on, Parker. Great Job!
~Aunt Abby & Uncle Russ

Great work behind the scenes, Alexa!
~Aunt Abby & Uncle Russ

Ruby, watching you perform is pure joy.
Break a leg, we are so very proud of you!

Shine bright, Evelyn!
Love Dad, Mom & Jacob

SHOUT-OUTS

UPCOMING AUDITIONS

WHERE: The Star-Style Theatre in Bowling Green
WHEN: March 15th & 16th, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Check out the HYT website for more information on the show, roles, what ages can audition, and to sign-up for an audition slot!

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