Cast Bios

Hannah-Grace Twitty is in 9th grade at CAC. She is the CAC Womens’ Choir President and freshman class president. Her favorite roles she has played include Yvette (Clue) and Young Ezrulie (Once on This Island). When she is not on stage, Hannah-Grace loves to write music and hang out with friends.
She would like to thank her family and friends for their loving support and Mrs. Ezell and Mrs. King-Barr for this amazing opportunity!

Hannah Custer, a 12th grader and Drama Club President, has been part of CAC theatre since sixth grade. Some of her favorite roles include Frozen Jr. (Elsa), Little Women (Marmee), James and the Giant Peach (Aunt Spiker), The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical (Grover), The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Susan), and Clue (Miss Scarlet). She is incredibly grateful and would like to thank her Mom, Dad, Luke, grandparents, Mrs. King-Barr, Mrs. Morton, and Mrs. Thomas for their support.

Livia Tappe (Gretchen) is in 8th grade. She has been a part of many plays at CAC, some of her favorites being a chef/fish in The Little Mermaid and also Kate in Annie Jr. She plays French Horn in the band and also enjoys playing volleyball for CAC. She would like to thank her directors for guiding this production to excellence. She would also like to thank her friends and family for all of their support, including her two cats, Pickles and Sunday.

This will be Luke Irwin’s fourth production at CAC. He made his theater debut as Fenris Ulf in Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe. Luke is a member of the CAC High School Choir where he was recognized as All-Region for the 2024-25 school year. Luke thanks Coach Jason Gates, Dr. Tamara Harper, Mrs. Rachel King-Barr and his family for their unwavering encouragement and support.

Elliott Grant (Fletcher) is in the 7th grade. He runs track and cross country, is a member of the CAC drama club, and enjoys art and music. His previous performances include The Chronicles of Narnia (Dwarf), Annie Jr. (Apple Seller), James and the Giant Peach (James). He would like to thank everyone who worked on this show, especially Mrs. King Barr and Mrs. Ezell.

Ashlyn Walker (ensemble) is in 7th grade. She is a member of the 7th grade choir at CAC and is in the Charis Crew club. She has also performed in CAC’s musical production of Annie Jr. (ensemble). Matthew 5:14-16 says to shine your light for the world to see, and she hopes to do so through this production. Ashlyn is very grateful to her parents for helping her and encouraging her throughout the tryout process, practicing, and everything in between.

Lucy Tucker (Mrs. Time) is in 7th grade! She loves baking, babysitting, sports and theatre. Some of her favorite productions are Annie (Molly) and The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe (Lucy). She would like to thank Mrs. King-Barr for her hard work. She would also like to thank her family and especially her parents for the early morning drop offs and the late night pick ups!

Adley Hunt (Ensemble) is in 8th grade and is a member of CAC’s Women’s Choir and Drama Club. The past productions she has been in include The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Wood Nymph) and Annie Jr. (NYC Ensemble). Her favorite production that CAC has done is Annie Jr. but she loves any theatre performance she gets to be a part of. She would like to thank the directors for working on this amazing musical. She is also grateful for her family and friends for their constant love and support.

Mattie Tucker (Hannah) is in 9th grade. Mattie is the middle school representative for drama club, the Alto section leader in the CAC Women’s Choir, plays volleyball, and is a part of NJHS and STUCO. Freaky Friday will be her 9th CAC production to be a part of. Some of her favorites include Annie (Pepper) and Frozen (little Anna). Mattie would like to thank her directors for helping her grow in acting and her family and friends for always supporting her.

Sloan Smith (Torrey/Adam’s Mom) is in 9th grade. Sloan currently participates in Drama Club, NJHS, the CAC track team, she played CAC volleyball, and is the Soprano 1 section leader in Women’s Choir. Sloan has previously been a part of five productions: Frozen Jr. (Ensemble), James and the Giant Peach (Hair/Costume/Makeup crew), The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe (Witch’s Army), Annie Jr. (Tessie), and Clue (Singing Telegram Girl). Sloan would like to thank all those who encouraged her to participate in theatre.

Millie Kate Collier (Ensemble) is in 7th grade. She cheers, runs in track, and is in choir. She has been in James and the Giant Peach (Youth ensemble), Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Elf, Ensemble), and Annie (Orphan). She thanks her friends and family for always making time for drama. She would also like to thank all the seniors for spending their last year making this a really great production.

Layah Faulkner (Ensemble) is in 6th grade. She is in Drama club and Charis crew and she has been playing volleyball for 2 years. She hopes that everyone enjoyed the play. She wants to thank her friends, family, and Mrs. King-barr for all the encouragement that they gave her to audition for this play.

Sydney Dare (Savannah’s Minions/Ensemble) is in 12th grade. She serves in leadership positions for CAC’s student council, drama club, and Charis crew. She is a member of the CAC tennis, bowling, and quizbowl teams, along with being in NHS, Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta, and National Spanish Honors Society. Her favorite CAC production is The Lightning Thief (Thalia/Ensemble). Sydney wants to thank Rachel King-Barr, Jenna Thomas, Melanie Morton, Laura Pollard, and her family and friends for all pouring into her during her time here in CAC theatre.

Callie Ashberry is in 11th grade. She enjoys basketball, is a co-leader of the CAC Charis Crew, and enjoys time outside of school with her church youth group. This is her second show to be involved in at CAC, the first being Annie. Callie is grateful for Mrs. King-Barr, Mrs. Ezell, and the stage managers for making this show possible!

Ivy Rine(Ensemble) is in the 7th grade. She does Track, and Volleyball. She would like to thank all of her friends and family, and all of the people that helped in this production. Some of her past productions include: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe(Aslan’s Followers), and Annie Jr.(Orphan Ensemble).

Sadie Schimmel (Hair//Makeup Crew and Running Crew) is a senior. She loves to help backstage during productions and has been in the roles of Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manager in 5 CAC productions. Sadie enjoys being involved with the student council, her church youth group, being outside, and playing tennis. She is sad that Freaky Friday is her last show, but has made wonderful memories, and is thankful to everyone who has been a part of it.

Andi Hall (Danielle), a 9th grader at CAC, has been involved in theater for four years, showcasing her talent and dedication. In addition to acting, she plays volleyball and softball, learning teamwork and building friendships. As a member of a youth group at Central Church, Andi engages in her love for community and spiritual growth. Last year, she received the Middle School Achievement Award for Theater. With enthusiasm, Andi looks forward to new opportunities in theater, sports, and service. As she moves through high school, Andi looks forward to new chances in her plays and sports and continuing her work with the youth group. With her energy and drive, she will continue to positively impact everything she does.

Emma Davis (choreographer)(ensemble) is in 12th grade. She is a member of the CAC Tennis and Cheer team, where she serves as captain. She is a member of Student Council, NHS, Mu Alpha Theta, NSHS, and Beta Club. She has been in productions like: Shrek the Musical (ensemble), James and the Giant Peach (ensemble)(dance captain), Percy Jackson (ensemble), and was dance captain for Annie the Musical. She wants to thank her friends and family for the love and support they have shown throughout her entirety at CAC.

Natalie Hopkins is excited to participate in this years musical production “Freaky Friday” as the props master. This is Natalie’s first year at CAC and her second CAC production. She was Mr. Body in the 2024 fall production of Clue. She loves the CAC theatre program and the amazing community that it holds. Natalie is going to attend Brigham Young University in fall of 2025 majoring in Communications. She enjoys singing, acting, watching movies, reading, and hanging out with her friends and family.

Noah Minkner (Mike) is in the 12th grade. He plays saxophone in the CAC jazz and concert bands and NLR community band, and he is an active member of his church. Noah’s previous roles include The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Aslan), Annie Jr. (Drake), and Clue (Wadsworth). Noah would like to thank his parents for their amazing and endless support, Mrs. King-Barr and Mrs. Ezell for their hard work, and his friends for talking him into this whole theater thing.

Brady Bell (Grandpa Gordon/Señor O’Brien/Parker’s Dad) is in the 8th grade. His theater experience includes High School Musical (Troy Bolton) at Pinnacle View Middle School, and summer camp session at the Little Rock Repertory Theater (Revolting Children-solo, Matilda). Brady enjoys sports, movies, and spending time with his family and friends in the youth group at Central Church. He would like to thank everyone who has provided support and encouragement to him in his first year at CAC. Go Mustangs!

Kaliyah Durden (Laurel and ENSEMBLE) is in 11th grade. She plays basketball for the Central Arkansas Christian Lady Mustangs. She loves to read, listen to music, and dance. This is her first time participating in any theater production and she is so very excited about it. She would like to thank all the directors as well as her friends and family for their love and support.

Halle Browning is a senior, and this will be her 6th show she has acted in at CAC. She has always loved performing, and she is so grateful for the experiences that she has had on the CAC stage. Halle would like to thank her amazing friends and family for their continued support and love for every show she has been a part of, and she will miss this school and its theatre program dearly!

Zoe Sargent (Ensamble) is in the 6th grade. She is a member of the CAC girls volleyball team and a member of the CAC drama club. She has done CAC drama camp for the past two years. She would like to thank her parents for all the encouragement and her friends for the support in her decision in theater. This is her first time in a real theater production and is she is excited for her first debut on stage.

Cooper Collier is in 8th grade and likes to hang out with his friends. He has been in The Little Mermaid, James and the Giant Peach and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

Audrey Bledsoe (Mrs.Luckenbill/Gretchen’s mom) is in 11th grade. She plays Clarinet in the band and is the drum major. She is also involved in her youth group, sometimes leading worship. She has been in James and the Giant Peach (ensemble), The Lightning Thief (singer), The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Mr. Tumnus), Annie (ensemble), Clue (Motorist), and now Freaky Friday. Audrey is so grateful for Mrs. King-Barr, Mrs. Ezell, and everyone who helped with this production.

Spencer Moore(ensemble) is in 8th grade. He is in the drama club, wrestlers for the CAC mustangs, and plays the violin. His past productions are CLUE, where he was a small ensemble role. He would like to thank Mrs. Izell as well as Ms. King-Barr for their help in this drama journey.

Evan Divino is trombone section leader in the Band and the president of the Jazz Band. Evan is active at his church where he plays the bass guitar for the worship team. Evan is a part of Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honors Society, and is Vice president of the national Spanish Honors Society. He plans on attending Harding university in the fall. Evan would like to thank his family and his directors for putting up with him throughout his last year in theatre.

Emmy Grimmett is in the 6th grade and a member of the Drama Club. She is loving her first year at CAC, and is thrilled to be a part of her second production on Mustang Mountain! Emmy has previously appeared on stage at Argenta Contemporary Theatre in Annie Jr. (Louis Howe) and Schoolhouse Rock (company). She enjoys painting, crafts, sewing, and helping train/take care of her family’s foster dogs. Emmy would like to thank Mrs. King-Barr for this fabulous opportunity, her family for their constant support, and the entire cast and crew for their general awesomeness.

Kaycee Collins (Ensemble) is in the 11th grade. She is a section leader in the CAC Highschool Choir. She is also apart of the Drama Club, Charis Crew, Black History Month Club, and Harper Studio. She been in Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief (Ensemble), The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe (Forest Animal), Annie Jr (Ensemble), and Clue (Reporter). She hopes to be in many more productions. She wants to thank her family for always supporting her and the directors she’s had for giving her the opportunity to participate in these productions.

Jaxsen (Dance Captain) is a Senior and has been a competitive dancer since the age of 4 and apart of the CAC drama department since 6th grade. Some of Jaxsen’s has been apart of numerous shows including Shrek (dance captain ),Frozen Jr.(dance captain), James and the giant peach(dance captain), Percy jackson and the lightning thief(dance captain, choreographer), and more. Jaxsen is thankful to Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Morton, Mrs. King Barr for all their love and support through the CAC theater department, and her parents for all their love and support.

Madeline Stafford is a senior this year at CAC and has been involved with the drama department for the past four years. Since 2022, she has worked as the sound board operator for 8 productions and events. In 2024, she received the Drama Department Technician of The Year for her work in Annie The Musical. She is excited to finish out her senior year surrounded by an activity she loves to do alongside some of her closest friends.

Ethan Farmer is a 12th grader at CAC. He has been involved in the Theatre Department for 4 years now, as well as Student Media for 3 years. He is currently stage managing is 8th show and is a co-editor for this years yearbook. He would love to thank all of his friends and those who have supported him through these journeys.

Olivia Parker is grateful for the opportunity to perform one last time in this year’s CAC drama production: Freaky Friday. She has been a participant of the drama department for 5 years, starting with her first role in Powerline (2021) as Chumley. Following with Mr. D (Percy Jackson: The Lightening Thief), Mr. Beaver (The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe), Mrs. Pugh (Annie), and Mrs. White (Clue: On Stage). Olivia has had the privilege to work alongside Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Morton, and Mrs. King-Barr. She is overwhelmingly thankful for their guidance and help throughout the years. As bittersweet as it is, Olivia is immensely excited to embark on this new chapter in her life, and hopes to remember all those who’ve helped her along the way.

Micah Hovater (Savannah’s Minion) is a 12th grader at CAC. She has been in the marching band for three years, serving as Colorguard Captain, and is also part of the concert band. Micah has been on the yearbook staff for three years and wrestled for two years, earning All-Conference honors in 2024 and 2025. Her stage credits include Annie Jr. in 2024. Micah thanks everyone at CAC for making her high school years truly enjoyable.

Emma Milam is a senior at CAC. She is a member of Drama Club and is on the swim team. She has been on production staff for four shows now and has been a member of tech since ninth grade. Her favorite shows she’s worked on include, Frozen Jr, The Lightning Thief, James and the Giant Peach, and Clue.