Joshua Nieman( Ensemble)
Joshua is thrilled to be making his Theatre Cedar Rapids debut in Disney’ s Frozen: The Broadway Musical. He is currently pursuing a degree in Music Education and Vocal Performance at the University of Iowa, studying under Dr. Jeremiah Sanders. Previous performance credits include La Colombe( Maître Jean / University of Iowa Opera), Beauty and the Beast( Lumière / Wilson Regional Performing Arts Center), and Anastasia( Count Ipolitov / City Circle Theatre Company). Joshua would like to thank his friends and this incredible cast for their support and encouragement.
Connor Norfleet( Swing / Assistant Stage Manager) Connor Norfleet( he / him) is shivering in his timbers with excitement to share this chilly experience with TCR audiences! While his abilities lie on and off the stage( evident by his roles in this production) you may have seen him recently as the sturdy cameraman in Hairspray or as part of the Squeak Squad in Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience! Connor would like to thank his friends for keeping his heart warm. Hygge!!
James Odegaard( King Agnarr / Ensemble) James is shivering with excitement for TCR’ s production of Frozen. He feels incredibly lucky to be joining this cast for his fourth holiday show. These are always his favorite as the joy they bring to audiences during this special time of year is unforgettable. He is particularly thrilled at the inclusion of Norwegian Rosemaling- his grandma Shirley was a professional Rosemal painter and would be proud to see it so prominently displayed. Kos deg med showet!
Molly Owen( Anna) It’ s truly“ the first time in forever” that Molly Owen steps onto the Theatre Cedar Rapids stage, and she couldn’ t be more excited to debut as Anna in Frozen! She studies Vocal Performance and Music Education at the University of Iowa, sharing her love of music both onstage and off. You may have recently seen her as another redheaded princess in Anastasia( Anya) with City Circle. Molly is endlessly grateful to her friends, mentors, and family for their encouragement, and for reminding her that some people are always worth melting for.
Finlee Ferol Sands( Young Elsa / Ensemble) Finlee is excited to return to TCR and step into the world of Arendelle with friends old and new! Like Elsa, Finlee has been known to leave a trail of glitter wherever she goes. Her past shows include Meet Me in St. Louis, The SpongeBob Musical, Alisabeth Von Presley’ s Christmas in the Key of A, and Beetlejuice, Jr.( Sky). Finlee is active in choir and orchestra at Prairie Creek and takes piano, voice, and dance lessons outside of school. Finlee wishes to thank the entire team for making this possible, her family for their support, and you for coming to see the show. If she could, she would give you all a warm hug!