Xanadu Jr

Xanadu Jr - March 14

Broadway Bound Rising Stars

Who's Who

Shayla Rourke

as Kira

Shayla Rourke (Cloe/Kira). This is her 20th production overall, prior appearances include Sweeney Todd (Beggar Women), Disney’s High School Musical (Sharpay), Disney’s Frozen Jr. (Elsa), Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. (Dory), A Christmas Carol (Mattie 2022, Belinda 2022 & 2023), and many more. Shayla is a freshman in Lowell, MA.
Aiden Lundquist

as Sonny

Aiden is ecstatic to be in his first Broadway Bound production some of his past credits include Grasshopper (James and the Giant Peach) Scott (Dear Edwina) Kristoff (Frozen) and Adam (Beetlejuice jr). Outside of theatre Aiden enjoys doing karate and playing in his schools Jazz Band. He hopes you may indulge yourself pleasantly in the show!
Johnny Jacobs

as Danny

Johnny is a 6th grader at Amherst Middle School who loves all things theatre. He was recently an NHTA nominee for Mr. Fulton in High School Musical 2. He is also playing the Dodo Bird in Alice in Wonderland at Amherst Middle School. Other credits include Finding Nemo, Elf Jr, and Mulan Jr. He enjoys golf, snowboarding, and ukulele!
Valerie Halvorson

as Melpomene

Valerie is a 9th grader and a long-time member of the broadway bound acting troupe. Her biggest passion is dance, especially in a theatrical setting. She is so honored to have worked with her amazing directors and is very excited to perform as Melpomene. She’d like to thank her family, friends, and mentors for supporting her in and outside theater.
Cora Lessard

as Calliope

Cora is a freshman in high school and this is her 7th show at Broadway bound. Cora is apart of preforming company at Broadway bound and takes voice lessons. She loves to sing, dance, and act. Cora is also in her school’s drama club and is ensemble in Into the Woods. She hopes you enjoy Xanadu!