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MEET THE CAST

(cont.) Midwest together,
attempting to appease
families on both coasts.
“Thank you to the Iowa
Children’s Museum for being
so flexible and Jeff for being
the biggest supporter.”

ETHAN JOHN SEISER (Young
Prince/Ensemble) This is
Ethan’s first show at TCR, as
well as his first musical ever!
He is a full time theater
student at the University of
Iowa and has been seen in
multiple shows there. He
would like to thank his loving
family and amazing friends
for their endless support.
“Love you all!”
JOHN SHANG (Ensemble)
John is very excited to be a
part of Theatre Cedar Rapids’
production of Beauty and the
Beast. This will be John’s first
show at TCR. John has
previously appeared in Iowa
City Community Theater’s
You’re A Good Man, Charlie
Brown as Linus, Old Capitol

Opera’s production of
Musical of Musicals as Jidder,
and Washington
Community Theater’s
production of Shrek! The

Musical as Lord Farquaad.
John hopes you enjoy the
show and have a pleasant
evening!

JAYNA SHETTERLY (Ensemble)
This is Jayna’s second show
onstage at TCR. When Jayna
isn’t onstage, she works at
GreatAmerica and loves
baking. She is thankful to the
directing team for giving her
this opportunity to share
Disney and TCR magic with
all who come to see the
show.
KATELYN SIMPSON
(Ensemble) This is Katelyn’s
second show at TCR and she
has been involved in many
productions elsewhere. She
is a senior at the University of
Iowa studying
Entrepreneurship. While she
isn’t driving a bus or doing
school work, she is singing in
an a cappella group and
taking naps. She would like
to thank her friends and
family and especially her
parents for giving their full
support of all her endeavors.