Hayden Lipsett( Young Anna / Ensemble) For the first time in forever, Hayden Lipsett is flurrying with excitement to make her TCR debut in Frozen! Hayden studies voice, piano, and dance and is a proud member of ProCompany at The Dancer’ s EDGE. As a 4th grade student who dreams of being on Broadway one day, Hayden is grateful to TCR for endless encouragement and musical theater opportunities worth melting for. Hayden dedicates this performance to her family, friends, dance teachers, and her mentor, Emma Gostonczik.
Lyova Merkle( Ensemble / Hans Understudy) Lyova Merkle, a recent Kirkwood Community College graduate with an A. A. A. in Vocal Music, is excited for his Theater Cedar Rapids debut. He recently was a Teaching Artist with Footliters Traveling Playhouse in Coralville. His Kirkwood roles include Silent Sky( Peter Shaw), Into The Woods( Cinderella’ s Prince / Wolf), and Chicago the Musical( Billy Flynn). He thanks his family and friends for supporting his love for the arts. Enjoy the show!
Monroe Messenger( Young Elsa / Ensemble) Monroe is honored to make her TCR debut in Frozen. A passionate young performer, Monroe first stepped into the spotlight in Matilda( Acrobat) at Regis Middle School and later danced and sang her heart out in Mamma Mia during a TCR summer youth camp. Her love of storytelling continues through show choir and orchestra, where she plays violin. Monroe would like to thank her family and the entire Frozen team. She is grateful for the opportunity to bring Young Elsa to life and hopes the audience feels the magic as deeply as she does.
EJ Miller( Ensemble) EJ is so happy to be back on the TCR stage for the fourth time. Recently, you might have seen him in Little Shop Of Horrors( Ensemble), Hairspray( Duane), and Wizard Of Oz( Ensemble). EJ is currently enjoying his time as a freshman at the University Of Northern Iowa where he studies theater. EJ would like to thank both his parents and some amazing coaches that got him where he is today; Layne Sheetz, Rishi Wagle, Pat Fagan, Mic Evans, and Carrie Tinkham. Also huge shout out to his favorite adults; Bre Kennedy and Precious Kimbrough. Enjoy the show. P. S. Wear something warm it gets colder by the minute in here.
Jonathan Neswick( Pabbie / Ensemble) Jonathan is eager to be back performing with TCR this season in their Disney shows! Jonathan works as the Director of Choirs and Drama at Taft Middle School. In his spare time, Jonathan loves to perform in the corridor, choreograph for other show choirs and musicals, and spend time with friends and family. Jonathan is looking forward to the opportunity to play Pabbie in Frozen and to get to be in a show with his partner, Mic.