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Molly Morgan

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Molly Morgan is a professional dancer with a diverse range of performance experience. She has been featured in works such as Reconstruct Choreography Expo (2022, 2024), Turn Back Time and The City with Burlap Sakk Dance Company (2024, 2023), and Five More Minutes with RISK Contemporary Dance Company (2024). Additionally, Molly has performed in projects with Liz Borom & Abba Parrott, Dance Ministry TV, and Airriana Taunnua. She is a current member of RISK Company (seasons 2 & 3) and has performed at the DC Tap Festival (2024)

DJ Williams

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DJ was born and raised in Charlotte, NC, but the mountains of NC have become his second home. He is a graduate of Ģ������Ƶ and is excited to return home for this incredible opportunity. DJ has been dancing professionally for 10 years, getting his first break in Cherokee, NC, at the outdoor drama Unto These Hills. He has since become the resident choreographer for the production. His passion for the arts, teaching, and children has led him to numerous spaces where he can share that passion with others.

Wren Peoples

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Wren Peoples is a student and 9 years old. She has a love for performing and is currently in her fifth year of dance at Triple Threat Performing Arts Academy, where she has studied many different forms of dance. After attending summer theater camp with Calliope Stage, Wren’s interest in acting grew and she is thrilled for this opportunity to showcase her talents. Wren is the daughter of Will and Ruby Peoples of Sylva and Griffin’s big sis!

Marti Newbold

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Marti Newbold is excited to be part of another creative collaboration with Calliope Stage. She was last seen in the role of “Ruth” in �Ѳ��ɲѲ���’s Recipe, part of the 2024 Calliope Stage Shorts: In the Kitchen. Other roles include “Gramma Mountain” in Calliope Campfire Stories: Women of the Blue Smoke, “Edie” in Her Last Expedition (Staged Reading) and “Darlene” in Whittler’s Bench (Staged Reading).   

Carl Jaynes

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Carl H. Jaynes is an Illinois native and a graduate of the theater program at Northwestern University. He has been an actor in Cindy Cooper’s award winning “Words of Choice” company since 2006 presenting “dynamic pro-choice theater” around the US. Recent roles include: Clayton/Clay in Still Dance the Stars, by Jayme McGann, Chicago Dramatists Theater; Constable Warren/Professor Willard, Our Town, Pendragon Theater, Saranac Lake, NY. Formerly the general manager for American Place Theatre and Ensemble Studio Theater, he lives in NYC and for the past two decades has spent most of his time working in the production and administrative areas of the Off-Broadway theater scene.

Grace Chastain

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Grace Chastain earned her BA in English/Professional Writing at Ģ������Ƶ while simultaneously continuing her dance education through technique and choreography classes at the university. Grace received her dance training from Triple Threat Performing Arts Academy under Valerie Tissue, where she now works as an instructor and award-winning competition choreographer.

Nicholas Thacker

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Originally from Baltimore, Maryland and raised in Atlanta,Georgia, Nicholas received their Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from The University of Alabama in Dance and Creative Media in 2021 on a full dance scholarship. After graduating, Nicholas moved to Birmingham where they had the opportunity to perform in The 2022 World Games Birmingham, televised worldwide! They have performed in the Alabama Music Awards, have adjudicated prelims for Miss Alabama, and have adjudicated and backstage managed for national dance competitions. Nicholas recently moved to Atlanta, Georgia and is on faculty as the acrobatic dance instructor at Dancemakers of Atlanta. Nicholas is excited to see what the future holds!

Mai Lim

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Mai Lim, 20, attends Georgia State University majoring in exercise science. Mai has danced in a professional show, Moments, produced by Liz Borom and Abba Parrot in Atlanta, GA as well as performed in the Reconstruct Exhibition in Los Angelas, CA for 3 years and Atlanta this past year for various choreographers. She has recently performed for FEID at Copa America’s opening ceremony in Atlanta. She currently teaches at Tumble N’ Dance and around the Atlanta and North GA area. In addition, she is currently working with Platinum National Dance as a pro assistant since 2022.

Stokley Morgan

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Stokley is an alumna of Tumble 'N Dance with over 18 years of dance experience. She has always had an artistic passion that flows out of anything she takes on. Stokley is currently a professional dancer with Atlanta-based company BurlapSakk Dance Company. She has performed in several professional full-length shows and recently performed in the Reconstruct Exhibition in both Hollywood, CA and Atlanta with the choreography of Liz Borom. Her most recent performance was Heartstrings with Arianna Tauanuu. Stokley also has a passion and love for teaching dance. She currently works at Tumble 'N Dance and co-owns Pike County Dance Academy alongside her mom.

Megan Williamson

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Megan Williamson is an alumna of Tumble ‘N Dance and has over 24 years of experience in all styles of dance. She is also an alum dancer of Gotta Dance Atlanta and owner of Burlap Sakk Professional Dance Company. She has a passion for teaching as well as performing and enjoys being an instructor at Pike Dance Academy and Carla’s Dance Factory. She has performed in many professional shows including, most recently, Heartstrings with Miss Airianna Tauanuu and Reconstruct in Atlanta with Miss Liz Borom. Megan has also performed in the music video for “Skin” by the artist Prisca. She is thrilled to be performing in this amazing production of Light Chasers!

Sarah Tanton

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Sarah Tanton was born in Houston, TX and raised in Dothan, AL. Sarah has danced for 16 years and spent 10 years in the competition circuit. Sarah can been seen in several series, including seasons 2 and 4 of Stranger Things. This is Sarah’s first year as a professional with Alabama Dance Works professional company as well as working as a Pro Apprentice with Platinum National Dance Competition. She is very excited to be apart of this show!

Mason Rice

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Mason Rice is a budding young dancer from Georgia. He has participated in many different art forms all across the U.S. From singing at Carnegie Hall to national dance competitions in the South, he has done so much. Starting at 12, he quickly fell in love with dance. He later would join his first professional company, Burlap Sakk. Where he has performed as a lead in 2 shows, Turn Back Time and Drowning. He also has a long list of theatre productions, notably including his role as Beast in Beauty and the Beast and lead choreographer for HMV’s production of How to Succeed in Business. He wants to thank his family and friends for always supporting him.  

Audrey Hutto

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Audrey Hutto is so excited to be a part of Light Chasers! She has a BA in Dance from Kennesaw State University. Her professional dance work includes Disney’s Descendants: The Rise of Red, Reconstruct in both Los Angeles and Atlanta, and Dream Bigger Spectacular with Entertainment Plus Productions.

Lily Luopa

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Lily Luopa is a SMHS graduate with 10 years of dance experience. She danced at Triple Threat Dance Academy and has a year of experience at BCA. Dance has always been her passion, a way of communicating without using words, and a way to connect with others. She has competed in many dance competitions, performed in BCA’s The Nutcracker, and was recently cast as a main role in a short film titled Katharsis.

Kasen Walker

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Kasen Walker is currently obtaining his BFA in Musical Theatre at Western Carolina University. Ever since a young age, he has been drawn to movement and the art of dancing. In middle school, he finally took the steps to pursue dance seriously, and the rest was history. He has held dance leadership roles, including dance captain and choreographer for various shows. You can catch him dancing on the Bardo stage again this spring as Leading Player in Pippin! Kasen is eternally grateful to his family and friends for their endless support. Enjoy the show!

Riley Ready

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Riley Ready is a Ģ������Ƶmusical theatre student with over 10 years of dance experience. Dance was what first sparked joy and helped her discover her love for theatre. She has held dance leadership roles, including dance captain and choreographer for various shows. You can catch her dancing on the Bardo stage again this spring as Fastrada in Pippin! Riley extends her heartfelt gratitude to her family and friends for their unwavering support. Enjoy the show!