Newsies JR. - January 29 - February 01, 2026
Philadelphia Academy Charter School
Who's Who
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Aseal Ahmed (Sietz)
Aseal is an 8th grade student whose first play was Jungle Tales. She has performed in The Wizard of Oz Jr, Elf Jr, and Matilda Jr., and enjoys reading, writing, music, and watching movies. Aseal's favorite musical is West Side Story & her dream role is Maria. She is so grateful to her teachers, family, and friends who encouraged and supported her love of theater.
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Charlotte Baroudi (Crutchie - Gold)
Charlotte is a seventh grade student at PACS. Char's first play was Jungle Tales as Monkey 3, but she has also performed in Matilda Jr as Bruce, and Aladdin Jr as Jasmine. Char is so grateful to her teachers, family, and friends who encouraged and supported her love of theater.
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Elias Baroudi (Gov. Teddy Roosevelt)
Elias is a sophomore and enjoys art classes and is a red belt in martial arts. His love for theater began in 6th grade with his first musical, Aladdin Jr. Other roles are the Mysterious Man in Into the Woods Jr., the Dogcatcher/Orphan in Annie Jr., Niko/Apple Tree in The Wizard of Oz Jr., Fake Santa inElf Jr., and Sergei in Matilda Jr. He is grateful to his teachers, family, and friends who have supported him along the way.
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Persia Carmichael (Featured Dancer)
Persia is an eighth grade student at PACS. Persia's first play was Wizard of Oz, but she has also performed in Elf Jr and Matilda Jr. Persia enjoys baking, hanging out with her friends, and babysitting her baby brother. Persia is very grateful for her family, friends, and anyone who made her the person she is today.
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Lalaina Didomenico (Davey - Blue; Morris - Gold)
Laini is an 8th grade & loves all things reading, writing, music and CREATING! NEWSIES is Laini's 4th consecutive production at PACS. She was featured in Wizard of Oz, Elf Jr. & Matilda prior to earning her dream role of Davey! Laini wants to thank her family & friends for all of their love and support. She is looking forward to continuing on with her love of performing!
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