Chicago - Teen Edition - March 27 - March 28, 2026

Mountain Island Charter School

 Who's Who 

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    Liyah Dunn

    as Roxie Hart

    Liyah is very excited for her first lead role in this musical. She is a sophomore in high school and has done several shows at MICS, like "Mean Girls", "Newsies Jr", and her personal favourite "Little Shop of Horrors." Liyah would love to thank her family for supporting her, and her theater friends for hyping her up and showing her love.

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    Ava Lugo

    as Velma Kelly

    Ava is absolutely overjoyed to be a part of such an amazing show and cast. Ava is a junior and with Chicago being her third musical, and Velma being her first lead, she could not ask for a better opportunity. She has been doing theatre for 5 years and enjoys dancing as well. Apart from being the lead, she is also the assistant choreographer for the show. Ava would like to thank the director Mr. Ward for his support in her confidence and her parents for their constant guidance and support through all of her ventures in life.

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    Kendrick Wells

    as Billy Flynn

    Kendrick is honored to close his journey at MICS with one final show. Eight years ago, he auditioned for his first MICS production and has loved it ever since. His past roles include Patrick in SpongeBob: Youth Edition and Damien in Mean Girls. He plans on completing the Theatre Gap Initiative before heading to college to study musical theatre. He thanks everyone who has supported him and watched him grow

  • Colson Branum head shot

    Colson Branum

    as Fred Casely, Reporter

    Colson is so excited to be a part of Chicago and will be paying Fred Casely. He is a senior in high school, and his favorite hobby is running and acting. His past achievements include going to states with the varsity XC team and being Troy Bolton in High School Musical JR. Colson has been in many shows, with his most recent ones being "High School Musical JR," "Mean Girls," and "SpongeBob the Musical JR." He thanks his family for all of their support.

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