Back Row Standing (left to right) 
Alex Prakken, Abby Eisen, Tracy Tang, Jeff Foster, Taylor Louderman, PJ Palmer

Middle Row Sitting (left to right) 
Kelsi Luck, Ariane Rinehart, Kelsie Johnson, Savannah Light, Berklea Going, Lexi Lessaris, Spencer Milford

Front Row (left to right) 

Lauren Lenke and Olivia Threlkeld

ABBY EISEN- Abby is a sophomore and a proud member of the varsity show choir.   Abby is an officer in her youth group, BBYO, and volunteers with children with disabilities.  She has performed in over 20 musicals through the Jewish Community Center's youth theater and camps.  Her favorite roles were Lola in DAMN YANKEES, Chava in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and Sally Brown in SNOOPY.  Some of her favorite productions through school were THE PAJAMA GAME and THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE.  Abby also loves to tap dance and has enjoyed being involved in STAGES Academy since it opened.  She would like to thank her family and everyone involved with TeamSTAGES for this amazing opportunity!

JEFF FOSTER- Jeff is 15 years old and is a sophomore in high school. Jeff studies voice with Nance St. James and acting with Garrett States. Jeff has performed in a variety of shows directed by Marty Strohmeyer which include INTO THE WOODS, CHILDREN OF EDEN, and THE SOUND OF MUSIC.  He recently became a part of Webster High School’s acclaimed a cappella group, AMEN. In Jeff’s spare time he enjoys playing basketball, hanging out with friends and visiting his grandparents in Wisconsin and Michigan.

BERKLEA GOING- Berklea is 11 years old.  She is excited to be working again with STAGES after performing last fall as Agnes in MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS.  Muny credits include: Kim in SHOWBOAT, Tootie in MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, Gretl in THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Susan Waverly in WHITE CHRISTMAS, and last summer she flew across the Muny stage as Jane in PETER PAN and closed each performance of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT with the solo Close Every Door.  She also performed in JOSEPH at The Fox Theatre in St. Louis and reprised the role of Susan Waverly at the Fox Theatre in Detroit.

KELSIE JOHNSON- Kelsie is an 8th grader.  Her love of acting has afforded her many performance opportunities including: Variety Children’s Chorus and Annual Telethon, The Muny Kids, many Muny productions including ANNIE and THE WIZARD OF OZ, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at the Fox Theatre, STREET SCENE at Opera Theatre of St. Louis, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL at CBC, Camp Broadway in New York, and The 2005 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in NY.  Kelsie has studied voice for 4 years with Ernestine Jones-Gordon and Nance St. James and dance for 9 years with Charmette Academy of Dance and COCA. When Kelsie is not performing, she enjoys playing piano and violin. She is most proud of being selected for “Who’s Who Among Outstanding Middle School Students,” St. Louis University’s MIND program and Webster Groves’ Gifted Fine Arts Program. Kelsie would like to thank God, her family, Jack Lane, her TeamSTAGES “Peeps” as well as Ben Nordstrom and the team for another opportunity to do what God has gifted her to do. 

LAUREN LENKE- Lauren is 16 years old and is a sophomore in high school.  Lauren loves singing and performing.  Lauren has performed in a variety of musicals with Shooting Star Productions and at CBC High School.  Her favorite role was playing Little Betsy Two Shoes, a knife wielding pregnant lady, in URINETOWN at CBC High School.   Lauren began singing six years ago with Nance St. James and most recently attended a summer session at Eastman School of Music.  Lauren is thrilled to have the opportunity to be a member of TeamSTAGES during their inaugural year and loves performing with such a talented, fun group.

LEXI LESSARIS- Lexi is so thrilled to be part of TeamSTAGES.  She is a sophomore and class president. She is currently playing the title role in AIDA, their fall musical.  Recently, she was seen as the Scarecrow in THE WIZARD OF OZ and performed as a vocal soloist for the Cardinals game at Busch Stadium and The Make A Wish Foundation dinner. She studies voice with Vicki Smith (Webster Conservatory) and dance at Krupinski Academy.  Lexi loves performing and is thankful to STAGES for this great opportunity!

SAVANNAH LIGHT-  Savannah is elated to be an ambassador for TeamSTAGES... "more people should know how cool STAGES is".  Savannah is a 7th grader.  She enjoys nothing more than performing.  She has performed in numerous productions and her local work includes roles for Opera Theatre of St. Louis, Shooting Stars Productions, CBC, Chaminade, and Kirkwood/Crestwood.  Savannah's training includes voice with Nance St. James, dance with Krupinski Academy and ADT, piano with Katie Kopff and violin with Julia Proleiko.  Savannah would like to thank TeamSTAGES for including her in this enriching (and "totally awesome") theatrical experience.

TAYLOR LOUDERMAN - Taylor is honored and excited to be a part of the inaugural TeamSTAGES Troupe.  She has been performing since the age of seven and made her professional stage debut at the age of ten with Ozark Actors Theatre in Rolla, Mo., as Annie Warbucks in ANNIE.  She has also performed the roles of Hope in URINETOWN at CBC, the Narrator in JOSEPH at DramaRama Theatre, Wendy in PETER PAN at Spotlight Productions, and Sandy in GREASE at Shrewsbury Youth Theatre.  In 2005, Taylor was nominated for an Arts For Life award for best actress in a lead role for her performance as Wendy in Spotlight’s PETER PAN.  Taylor was a member of the 2007 Muny Teens and has performed in the teen ensemble at the Muny in AIDA, PAJAMA GAME, and LES MISERABLES.  She would like to thank her vocal coach Marian Wuerz, her parents, and the TeamSTAGES crew for supporting and believing in her.  Taylor is from Bourbon, Mo., and is an honors student in her junior year of high school.

KELSI LUCK- Kelsi is a junior in high school and servers as class vice-president, cheer captain, and a choir member.  She is thrilled to be a member of TeamSTAGES.  Kelsi has grown up with STAGES having first appeared as Violet in STATE FAIR , Jessie Oakley in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN and Baby Louise in GYPSY. Kelsi has also been a member of Muny Kids and Muny Teens since 2000.  Other favorite roles include Molly in ANNIE and Gretl in THE SOUND OF MUSIC.  Kelsi currently studies voice with Marian Wuerz and dance with Mark Krupinski.  Kelsi is represented by TalentPlus.

PJ PALMER- PJ is 14 years old.  He is honored to be a member of TeamSTAGES in its inaugural year.  He has been a member of the Muny Kids for four years.  Favorite roles include Lewis Leonowens in THE KING AND I at the Muny (Kevin Kline nominee) and Noah Gellman in CAROLINE OR CHANGE at the Black Rep (Woody Award nominee).  He also appeared in the STAGES production of GYPSY and the Fox production of JOSEPH. He thanks his teachers Mark Krupinski, Terri Merideth, Nance St. James and STAGES for this opportunity.

ALEX PRAKKEN- Alex is thrilled to be an inaugural member of TeamSTAGES.  He is a freshman in high school and has performed professionally with STAGES in the roles of Kurt Von Trapp in THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Newsboy in GYPSY, and in the ensemble of CAROUSEL, as well as the roles of Kurt in THE SOUND OF MUSIC at the Muny, Jason in FALSETTOS at The New Jewish Theatre, and Amahl in AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITOR with St. Louis Light Opera Company at COCA.  Alex has been a Muny Kid and Muny Teen and performed in the ensembles of LES MISERABLES, PETER PAN, OLIVER!, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and CINDERELLA.  He has been a member of COCA Theatre Company, and has done voiceovers and commercials with Talent Plus.  Alex studies voice with Lisa Campbell of Washington University, dance with Lara Teeter of Webster University, and piano with Catherine Edwards Kopff.  Alex wishes to thank Ben, Dana, Neal, Michael, Jack and everyone involved in TeamSTAGES. 

ARIANE RINEHART- Ariane is 13 years old and has performed professionally with STAGES in CAROUSEL and as Marta in THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Her other credits include Brigitta in THE SOUND OF MUSIC and  Baby Louise in GYPSY at the Muny, ensemble in ACE at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA and  HANSEL AND GRETEL at Opera Theatre of St. Louis and children’s chorus in JOSEPH at the Fox Theatre.  Ariane is the only child soloist who has performed with the St. Louis Symphony.  Ariane is a serious ballet student and was cast as Clara with St. Louis Ballet’s 2007 production of THE NUTCRACKER where she is also a student.  Her vocal coach is Nance St. James.

TRACY TANG- Tracy is thrilled to be part of TeamSTAGES!  She is a 7th grade honor student, show choir member, and piano student.  Tracy studies at Dance Inc and competes with Dazzling Star Line.  Her Muny credits include JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE KING AND I, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, and she has been a Muny Kids member since 2005.  Tracy is extremely grateful for the guidance and support of STAGES, Grace Yin, Lee Nolting, Dana Golio, Jeff Lackey, Mary-Hall Ries, Terri Merideth, Mark Krupinski and the Monsanto Fund.  She sends love to her family, teachers, and friends.  Tracy dedicates this season to her late grandparents whom she visited in China.

OLIVIA THRELKELD- Olivia is very excited to be a part of TeamSTAGES!  She has been a Muny Kid for five years, and has performed in many shows at the Muny including GYPSY, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, JOSEPH, ANNIE, and CINDERELLA with featured roles of Marta in THE SOUND OF MUSIC, and Bielke in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF.  Olivia was in the movie ALICE with Penny Marshall, appeared with the national tour of JOSEPH at the Fox and has performed with MADCO dance company.  She has been dancing for 10 years and takes voice with Paula Dean.  She is a straight-A honor student in the 8th grade.  Thanks to STAGES for this wonderful opportunity.

The TeamSTAGES troupe is available to perform for your school, organization or company.  The 30-minute revue is complete with set, sound and lighting. Please call the STAGES ST. LOUIS office at 636.530.5959.  (Certain performance area and technical requirements apply.)