Aidan Smith( Ensemble / Kristoff Understudy) Aidan is very excited to kick off TCR’ s new season by bringing to life such a beloved show. Recent shows have been Little Shop of Horrors( Orin Scrivello), Hairspray( IQ), Jersey Boys( Norm Waxman), and Beauty and the Beast( Ensemble). The songs of Frozen took over Aidan’ s life and piano lessons around the same time he performed in his first musical, so it holds a special place in his heart. His thanks to his Mom, Dad, family and friends, and dedications to his Grandma Lorraine.
Greg Smith( Weselton) Greg is blessed to be in his 30th show at TCR! Greg was last seen in Little Shop of Horrors( Mr. Mushnik) and Jersey Boys( Gyp DeCarlo). He would like to thank his wife, Marcia, his four kids, his parents, and in-laws. Without their support, he never would have done his first audition nearly 15 years ago!
Finley Stevens( Oaken / Ensemble) Yoo-hoo! Today is lucky for you! Here at Theatre Cedar Rapids, Finley is very excited to bring warmth and hygge to the stage as Oaken in this production of Frozen! You may have also seen them in Something Rotten!( Minstrel), Jersey Boys( Barry Belson), or in Hairspray( Ensemble). This beautiful story of familial love and acceptance is sure to leave you feeling nice and cozy as you travel through Arendelle with us. Finley offers many thanks to all of you for helping to make this possible as well as his fellow cast and crew members for making the magic of this production possible through all their combined hard work. Hope to see you at the sauna for the big summer blowout!
Jenub Wan( Bishop / Ensemble / Dance Captain) Jenub Wan is beaming knowing he’ s involved with TCR’ s production of Frozen. Past credits include Little Shop of Horrors( Opal / Urchin), Hairspray( Seaweed), Wild Party( Mr. Black), and Anastasia( Sergei / Feature Dancer). To bring the magic of this chilling tale to life is a dream come true, and he only hopes the audience enjoys the show as much as he does. He’ d like to thank the cast, crew, production team, and everyone who supports the arts!!! Stay warm! < 3
Ellen Welch( Ensemble / Associate Choreographer) Ellen Welch is thrilled to be back on the TCR stage! After receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Dance at the University of Iowa, Ellen has been performing and choreographing around the community, as well as teaching dance at the University of Iowa and in the Iowa City Community. Previous credits include, Cabaret( Fritzie), Hairspray( Brenda / Dance Captain), Beauty and the Beast( Ensemble / Dance Captain / Assistant Choreographer), Carrie: The Musical( Ensemble / Dance Captain), Wizard of Oz( Ensemble / Dance Captain), and School of Rock( Ms. Bingham / Mrs. Travis) all with Theatre Cedar Rapids. As well as Catch Me If You Can( Ensemble / Dance Captain) with City Circle Theatre Company. Most recently, Ellen was the choreographer for Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience! in TCR’ s Grandon Studio. She would like to thank her family and friends for their continuous love and support throughout her performance career!