Spotlight
Productions
Let's meet our incredible cast!
Abigail Moran
Penny
Abigail Moran happily returns for her second season with Spotlight Productions. Her passion for theatre sparked a year-long engagement with the Hurrah Players, where she participated in The Hurrah Players' holiday show, "Best Christmas Pageant Ever" and Linkhorn Park's "A Year With Frog and Toad" In her free time, Abi enjoys swimming, soccer, reading, cooking, roller skating, and playing outside with her dog, Calvin. She thanks her family and friends for their continued support of her extracurricular interests, and looks forward to starting the fifth grade in the Fall.
Abigail Upp
Nanny
Abigail is happy to be returning to Spotlight for her second year! She is excited to continue growing her stage performance skills, building on her experience playing a Munchkin and a Flying Monkey in SCAA’s production of The Wizard of Oz. Abigail has a big love for all things creative, which she channels into art, makeup, and making YouTube videos. This is her second season with Spotlight Productions and is proud to be back. She loves playing softball and spending time outdoors. Abigail’s favorite musical is Six the Musical. She is looking forward to another fun season of learning and performing!
Addison Sanders
Pongo
Addison is thrilled to be returning for her fourth year with Spotlight! She has truly come into her own as a performer, starring as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz and Maria in The Sound of Music with the Shenandoah Conservatory Arts Academy, also appearing on the Admiral Byrd Middle School stage as Anna Marie Silverstreet in the spring production of She Wrote, Died, Then Wrote Some More. Outside of acting, Addison enjoys vocal performance, ballet, relaxing with her family, and cheering on the Atlanta Braves.
Airlie Barnes
Spotty
Airlie is excited for her first year at Spotlight Productions. This is her first show, and her favorite musical is Suessical. Outside of theatre, she likes to hang out with her friends and her dog. She is also a lacrosse player. Airlie would like to thank her family for all of the support.
Annabelle Wynn
Pepper
Annabelle is very excited to be back at Spotlight Productions after her first camp last year. She has always had a love of all things music, dance, singing, theater and acting, so she is thrilled to be back on stage. When she is not performing she enjoys reading mysteries, shopping with friends, watching classic sitcoms, memorizing the lyrics to songs, swimming, and helping her mom do her makeup. She can’t wait for this year’s show!
Ashlynn Hardwick
Faith/Boxer 1
Ashlynn is a rising 4th-grader at Gateway Christian Academy and is excited to make her debut with Spotlight Productions. She loves to sing, dance, and explore all things art-related. Ashlynn has previously performed as Princess Magnolia in Imagine a Dragon with Rich Theatre, Kids on Broadway with Theatrix Productions, and Dorothy in Dorothy in Wonderland with Generic Theater. She would like to thank her family for their constant love and support!
Avery Lambert
Lucky
Avery is 12 years old and is excited to be attending Spotlight Theater Camp for her third year. She is a student at Princess Anne Middle School in Virginia Beach. Avery enjoys playing lacrosse and volleyball, and taking hip-hop classes at Moonlight Dance Studio. In her free time, Avery enjoys listening to music, experimenting with makeup, and creating fun crafts. Avery is thrilled to be part of Spotlight again and looks forward to another amazing summer of theater and friendship.
Brielle Stanley
Anita
Brielle recently completed 6th grade at PAMS and is excited to be returning to Spotlight Camp for her third summer! She has been singing and dancing for four years and has loved every opportunity she has had to perform on stage. She was honored to be selected for All City Chorus in both 5th and 6th grade. Brielle is thrilled to be part of this year's show and hopes you enjoy the performance!
Brooklyn St. Hilaire
Gray
Brooklyn has been dancing for 8 years and loves musical theatre. She has a love for the arts and enjoys singing with her middle school chorus. Brooklyn has been in Mary Poppins and Matilda. Outside of theatre, she likes to hang out with friends and family. She would like to give thanks to her family and Maddie, for all their support.
Campbell LeGrande
Checkers
Campbell is 9 years old and when she grows up she wants to be a famous actress and professional soccer player. This is her first year with Spotlight Productions, and is excited to begin her theatre journey. Outside of theatre, she likes to hang out with her friends and family. She also loves playing soccer at Beach FC. Campbell would like to thank her family for all of their support.
Claire Ash
Dotty
Claire loves to sing and dance, taking dance, singing, acting and gymnastics lessons. She recently played Kelsey in her church’s musical production of “Mission Possible” She has been inspired by watching productions such as Seussical the Musical by Landstown High, and the off Broadway production of Beauty and the Beast at the Fox Theater. She aspires to be a performer and enjoys all that she does.
Delaney Durand
Jasper
Delaney is a rising 7th grader at Great Neck Middle School and a passionate young performer who truly shines on stage. This marks her third year with Spotlight, a program she eagerly anticipates each season. Delaney is an active member of her school chorus and has proudly performed in both All City Chorus and Festival Chorus, as well as participated in One Act Play productions.
Elise Eskinazi
Boxer Narrator
Elise is excited to return to theatre camp for her fourth year! Last year, she loved playing the role of Moana in “Dare to Dream” and can't wait to be back on stage this summer. She is a rising sixth grader at Old Donation School and a competitive dancer at DanceSpace. Elise also enjoys playing piano, competing in volleyball, and spending time at the beach. Elise is looking forward to another fun-filled summer of singing, dancing, acting, and making great memories with her fellow campers.
Elodie Edsall
Horace
Elodie Edsall, a rising 7th grader at Great Neck Middle School, is excited to return to Spotlight Productions for her third year. She has performed with The Hurrah Players in “Junie B. Jones” (Gladys Gutzman 2025), “Frozen Jr.” (Middle Elsa 2025), “Shining Star Cabaret” (Soloist 2025), and “Hurrah for the Holidays” (Lisa Wallace Kickline, Soloist, and Ensemble 2023- 2025). Elodie has taken on the role of Chrystal McDaniels in the web series: “Mayson: Diary of an Indestructible Girl”. She is incredibly thankful for Miss Melody and Spotlight for introducing her to musical theater and is grateful to her coaches & directors.
Eloise Hickman
Blaze
Eloise enjoys performing and she has a good confident voice for speaking parts. She can be rather extroverted but also lives rather introverted at times, confident in being alone, but also enjoys social time. She has a desire to be on stage, but at 9 years old and just finishing up 3rd grade she is obviously still finding her way and her passions.
Emmaline Willke
Beagle Narrator
Emmaline is so excited to be performing with Spotlight Productions! Although this is her debut with the company, she has already fallen in love with performing. Her theatre credits include the Jr. productions of “Seussical”, “High School Musical”, “Finding Nemo”, “Frozen”, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”, and “The Wizard of Oz”. Emmaline knows every lyric to the Hadestown soundtrack and would gladly drop everything, but rehearsals, of course, to catch a show on Broadway.
Everly Reyes
Ember / Poodle 1
Everly is so excited to be part of this year’s summer camp play! She loves making new friends, being creative, and performing on stage. When she’s not at camp, she enjoys crafts, roller skating, writing and drawing, and making people smile. She is thankful for her directors and camp counselors and hopes you love the performance as much as she loved being part of it.
Frankie Padilla
Lab Narrator
Frankie is a rising 6th grade student in Virginia Beach. She loves singing, acting, volleyball and reading. She has performed with Rich Theater for three seasons in “Alice in Wonderland” and “Peter Pan”, and has performed with Generic Theater for Kids also for three seasons. This is her fourth year at Spotlight Productions Summer Camp.
Gabriela Montanez
Cruella Deville
Gabriela is a rising 6th grader at Village Homeschool and is thrilled to be in her 2nd Spotlight Summer Camp and 6th musical. Gabriela has recently appeared in “Elephant and Piggie” as Piggie’s understudy, “Moana Jr.” as a villager, and in “BOO” as Winifred. When she’s not on stage, she loves crocheting and singing. She’s so excited to be part of Spotlight and grateful for another amazing experience.
Jaina Fisher
Marbles
Jaina is a rising 7th grader at St. Patrick Catholic School. She has been participating in theater at school since the 3rd grade and her favorite performances include “Beauty and the Beast”, “James and the Giant Peach”, and “A Christmas Carol”. In addition to theater and all things dramatic, Jaina loves cheerleading, swimming, travel, and spending time with her friends
Jordyn Keene
Scottie Narrator
Jordyn Keene is 11 years old and just finished fifth grade. She has been singing and performing for at least 3 years. With a strong love of singing, dancing, and simply being on stage, Jordyn's performance skills shine brightly. She was part of her school and all-city choruses. Her favorite musical at this time is “SpongeBob the Musical”. Jordyn also enjoys piano and tap dance lessons.
Juniper Dye
Golden Retriever Narrator
Juniper is 12 years old and attends Landstown Middle School. This is her second year at Spotlight Productions. Outside of school, she likes to dance, play volleyball, and read. Her favorite musicals are “The Greatest Showman” and “The Sound of Music”. Juniper wants to thank her family for their strong support.
Kaiya Barnes
Lola / Poodle 2
Kaiya is 10 years old and attends FBA Florida. She lives in Florida during the school year and stays in VB in the summer. Kaiya has appeared in “Bounce” as Tib. Outside of theatre, she likes to skateboard and surf. She would thank her mom, dad, and grandparents for their support.
Kelly Berrios
Poodle Narrator
Kelly is 12 years old and attends Atlantic Shores. This is her 4th year at Spotlight and excited to be back. She has appeared in “Cinderella” and “Matilda” with the Hurrah Players. Kelly attends ballet classes with Virginia Beach Ballet. Outside of theatre, she likes running and hanging out with her friends. Kelly would like to thank her family for all of their support.
Laurena Le
Ranger / Scottie 1
Laurena going 4th grade at Old Donation School. She is excited to spend her second year at Spotlight Productions, and is thrilled to be back. Laurena has done some shows with Rich Theatre and is currently with the Hurrah Players. She also plays piano and takes voice lessons. Outside of theatre, she plays tennis at Virginia Wesleyan University and Old Donation University. Laurena would like to thank her parents and her big sister Lynna for all of their support.
Madeline Cohen
Boxer Narrator
Madeline has been performing with the Hurrah Players since she was 5 years old. She is a rising 5th grade student at Strelitz International Academy. She is entering her 3rd year of ballet with Ballet Virginia. Madeline loves all things Disney and her favorite credit was playing Young Anna in “Frozen Jr.”. Her favorite musical is “Frozen”. Madeline would like to thank her mom for all of her support.
Madeline Halvorson
Roger
Maddie is a rising 7th grader at Great Neck Middle School. She loves singing and dancing. She has been a part of Hurrah Players for the last 3 years. Some of her favorite performances were “Frozen Jr.”, “Moana Jr.” and “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”. She is grateful for the support of her vocal instructor, dance instructors and her family!
Madison Jasen
Annie
Madison is 11 years old and attends Corporate Landing Middle School. This is her first year with Spotlight Productions, and is so excited to be joining this company! Madison has appeared in “Mary Poppins” as Burt at Moonlight Dance Studio, and also participates in dance! She enjoys hanging out with her friends in her free time. Madison would like to thank her family, and Brooklyn for all their support.
Makenna Crell
Rubble / Boxer 2
Mckenna is 9 years old and is a rising 4th grader at Cape Henry Collegiate. She is so excited to return to Spotlight for her 2nd year! She appeared in “Dare to Dream” with Spotlight last summer. Her favorite musical is “Annie”. Mckenna enjoys playing soccer and spending time with her friends. She would like to thank her family for all their support.
Maren Block
Husky Narrator
Maren Block is a second grader from Virginia Beach and is excited to attend her first Spotlight Productions camp. She loves singing, acting, and performing on stage. Maren has previously appeared in “Moana, Jr.”, “Frozen, Jr.”, and “Hurrah for the Holidays” with the Hurrah Players. She enjoys bringing characters to life and making new friends through theatre. Maren can’t wait for a fun camp experience.
Marguerite Scott
Hope / Scottie 2
Marguerite is an energetic 8-year-old girl from Virginia Beach who loves staying active and trying new things. She enjoys being a Girl Scout, taking tap and acrobatic dance classes, and spending time with her little brother Sam and her parents. She has a big love for reading, and a bright personality, kind heart, and curious mind.
Marion Medrano
Sabrina
Marion has enjoyed dancing, singing, and acting from a very young age! She has attended theater camps for several years and is excited to perform in “101 Dalmations”! Marion is a Virginia Beach native who loves dance, choreography, creative projects, dogs, being the boss, and spending time with her friends!
McKenzie Allen
Smiley
McKenzie is 9 years old and attends Hermitage Elementary. She is excited to take the stage in “101 Dalmatians”! This is her third theatrical production and she absolutely loves acting and performing. Offstage, she enjoys expressing herself through art and storytelling, both on and off the stage, as well as reading. She would like to thank her family for all their support.
Melody Reed
Dot
Melody is thrilled to be returning to the stage for her second year of theater! Ever since appearing in Spotlight’s production last year, she caught the acting bug and hasn’t stopped performing. When she’s not on stage, she loves making people smile. She is excited to share her love of performing with everyone tonight. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Molly Griswold
Dallas
Molly is 11 years old and from Virginia Beach. She enjoys traveling and has eaten at a Subway Restaurant in 5 different states, 3 countries, and D.C. Molly has played volleyball with the same team for about a year. In her free time, she crochets and likes to make little gifts for her friends. After participating in the one-act play at her school, Molly is excited to be a part of this experience as well.
Noah Roberts
Perdita
Noah is 12 years old and absolutely LOVES theater. When she listens to music on Spotify, it's musicals from Broadway. She is very interested in screenplays and acting. Noah is very excited to have a part in “101 Dalmatians”. Noah would like to thank her family for all their support.
Reagan Cunnison
Stella / Corgi 1
Reagan Cunnison is thrilled to join the company of 101 Dalmatians. It is her first production with Spotlight. She appeared in “Shrek the Musical” as Baby Fiona and was one of the little children in “Bright Star”. She would like to thank her mom, dad, and her brother for encouraging her to sign-up to do this amazing camp. She hopes you all enjoy the show!
Rivera Turnage
Freckles
Rivera Turnage is a rising fourth grader at Old Donation School. She has performed in several theater productions, including the Queen’s Baker in “Dorothy in Wonderland” with Generic Theater for Kids, Lost Boy Slightly in “Peter Pan”, and Robin the Bard in “Imagine a Dragon” — both with Rich Theater, as well as performing in Spotlight Productions’ “Dare to Dream Jr.”. When she’s not performing, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing the viola, attending vocal lessons at Fox Music, and swimming
Sloane Harris
Confetti / Corgi 2
Sloane is 9 years old and attends Old Donation School. This is her first year with Spotlight, and is so excited to be here! She has appeared in “Work with your Hands” at her school. She enjoys reading, drawing, running, and playing tennis in her free time.
Stella Dunlap
Corgi Narrator
Stella is excited to be in her first Spotlight show! She looks forward to being in 5th grade in the fall. Her hobbies are songwriting, singing, dancing, and gymnastics. She attends Hurrah Players and wants to be an actress when she grows up. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Tali Eskinazi
Patch
Tali is 8 years old and attends John B. Dye. This is her second year with Spotlight and is thrilled to be returning! She enjoys reading and drawing in her free time, as well as taking dance and playing volleyball. She would like to thank her family for enrolling her in Spotlight.
Vivian Elbare
Pebbles
This is Vivian's second summer of theater camp with Spotlight Productions. She has lived in Hawaii, California and Rhode Island. Frequent moves and being the "new kid" has made Vivian resilient and confident. She loves singing, acting and putting on a good show. In her off time you can find her in her art studio painting, reading, writing in her journal, and playing volleyball.
Alexa Rigotti
Intern
Alexa is thrilled to be joining Spotlight Productions for her first year as an intern! Alexa is a rising junior at Princess Anne High School for the IB program, and a Vocal Music Student at the Governor’s School for the Arts. She has last appeared in “The Conflict” as Narrator, “Going to School” as Cindy, “Funeral Parlor” as Maddy, “Anastasia” as a ballet dancer at her school, and the Cowardly Lion in “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” with Rich Theatre Lab.
David Oakley
Intern
David Oakley is a rising 9th grader at Cape Henry Collegiate and is thrilled to be serving as an intern with Spotlight Productions this season. David has developed a love for theater through performing in a variety of productions and enjoys bringing memorable characters to life on stage. Some of his recent credits include Elephant and Piggie’s We Are in a Play Jr. (Gerald), The Little Mermaid Jr. (Scuttle), Urinetown (Tiny Tom), You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Charlie Brown), and Finding Nemo Jr. (Marlin). He would like to thank his family, friends, interns, and directors for their constant support and encouragement.
Josh Cunnison
Intern
Josh has done Spotlight Production’s camp for 2 years and is so excited to intern this year! He is currently a junior Musical Theatre Major at FIU and a director for a local school in Fort Lauderdale. Josh’s favorite part about theatre is the end of the rehearsal process and magically it all works out at opening night.
Lynna Le
Intern
Lynna is thrilled to be interning for Spotlight Productions for the second time! She is a student at Princess Anne High School IB Program. Her credits include: Cinderella in Cinderella and the Substitute Fairy Godmother, Queen of Hearts in Alice, Moana Jr, Hurrah for the Holidays, High School Musical Jr, Beauty and the Beast Jr, James and the Giant Peach Jr, Willy Wonka Jr. Lynna would like to thank Melody, Kelsy, and Pnut for giving her this amazing opportunity. She would also like to thank everyone who supported her throughout her performing arts journey.
Penelope Saunders
Intern
Penelope is a rising 10th grader at Tallwood High School for the GSWLA program and GSA for their technical theatre track. She has been a part of many productions, both onstage and backstage. Some credits include Costume Designer/Chief for ODS’ One Act Play “Alice”, Assistant Set Designer for “Junie B Jones” at the Hurrah Players, and Assistant Stage Manager for GSA’s Theatre and Film performance of “She Kills Monsters”. She has performed and taken classes with the Hurrah Players for three years, teaching her many skills on how to appreciate the tech world and the performance world. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, sewing, practicing her carpentry skills, and playing with her cats. She would like to thank Ms. Melody for this opportunity, her fellow interns for their passion for theatre, and her family for all of their support throughout this camp.