Aristocats Kids

Based on the beloved Disney animated film and featuring a jazzy, upbeat score, this show is a thrill ride of feline fun. This production, rehearsing over only three weeks in June, will be open to children entering 3rd through 5th grade.

Aristocats Kids is supported by the Fond du Lac Noon Optimists.

CAST

Ada Vande Hei — Dog: Ada loves all things art and dance! She is comfortable on a stage as she has performed in several recitals and school concerts.

AJ Figlio — Dog: We love AJ’s energy and we are so excited to have him back on the stage!

Alise Mckenzie — Miles Cat: Alise recently played an orphan in Oliver, a mouse in Cinderella, and a Poodle in 101 Dalmatians. She is looking forward to adding another creature to acting career.

Archer Ellingson — Cat: Archer is an avid video game lover! If he's not at theater practice or soccer then he is likely playing Fortnite or VR with his cousins.

Arthur Dunphy — Toulouse: Arthur loves music, crafting, and 3D printing! He also loves animals, and wants to give a special shoutout to his cats, Cyril and Lana, for their constant and characteristically aloof support during this production.

Athena Silbernagel — Napoleon: After this summer Athena will have done 8 theater performances!

Calvin Peters — Wacky Cat: He likes chess, videogames, and building things from lego to k'nex to paper airplanes.

Carrlee Ketterer — Dog: Carrlee loves the movie Aristocats and is very excited for this play! She enjoys playing games with her family and making craft projects.

Charlie Brault — Vichy: “I like to play video games. I like turtles.”

Charlotte Willis — Cat: Charlotte loves Math

Claire Schroeder — Cat: Claire loves performing, dancing and K-pop Demon Hunters!

Cora Brault — Cat: “I love Marie in Aristocats, and I love art. I also love singing and music!”

Drew Sullivan — Dog: Thanks for joining us in Aristocats Kids, Drew!

Eliza Huettl — Abigail: Type 1 Diabetes Warrior! Who loves swimming and sleeping in on the weekends

Ellen Best — Hep Cat: Cats are my favorite animal!

Ellyana Wirkus — Dog: I have a Shorkie named Waffles 🧇. I love to dance, cheer, do gymnastics, sing, swim, and play piano.

Eloise Thompson — King Cat: Eloise is incredibly outgoing, charming, and intelligent. She’s 8 going on 16. She loves singing, dancing, and being on stage. She also takes direction well and pays attention.

Emiliana Kuen — Dog: Loves dancing and has played piano for the past year. Loves animals and nature.

Emily Abler — Berlioz: Plays soccer, Hanging out with friends, Will be in 4th grade at Lakeshore, Likes to sing and likes doing art

Emma Stroup — Dog: Emma loves animals so much that she knocks on all the neighbors’ doors and requests the play with their dogs. She brings her own tennis ball and the dogs follow her around the neighborhood.

Eowyn Weigand — Dog: Eowyn's interests are: doing science experiments, finding wild animals in her families yard, reading books and making art. Her favorite colors are purple, black and gold.

Everly Burkhead — Cat: Everly loves gymnastics and reading

Faustina Dalzell — Amelia: Faustina is one of seven kids in her family. She loves to draw, dance, and sing!

Frances Ryan — Roquefort: Fran is an aspiring cat wrangler at home on the farm. When she isn’t catting around she can be found crafting the next greatest paper art masterpiece while wearing roller skates whenever possible. She loves words, friends, fun and has a heart of gold.

Frances Schneider — Dog: Frances has been a delight onstage and we know you’re going to love this performance!

Gavin Harmsen — Cat: Loves to be silly and entertain

Harper Nett — Ssoise: We love Harper’s energy and leadership as a Dog!

Janie Bembenista — Duchess: Janie was chosen to be the Mayor of her class twice!

Josephine Klapperich — Scat Cat: Loves playing basketball, spending time with her family and 2 dogs. She loves to draw, watch anime, and dreams to visit Japan someday.

Josephine Schneider — Madame: Thanks to Josephine for sharing her talents and energy with us!

Josephine Winkel — Cat: Comes from a very large family who are all involved in art, music, theatre and dance!

Juliette Weninger — Dog: We love that you’re here with us in Aristocats Kids, Juliette!

June Wernicke — Cat: Has 3 sisters, one is in the show with her. This is her first musical. She has a mom and dad and one bonus parent. She likes to draw and paint

Kennedy Goes — Marie: The stage is my happy place. I love performing and singing. Aristocats is one of my favorite movies so I am thrilled to be apart of the cast this year!

Kensley Harmsen — Dog: Shy at first but such a character once you get to know her. Loves to act and be silly. Loves to entertain

Kit Patt — Dog: Kit also loves to play soccer

Layne Krause — Cat: Layne brings a fantastic energy to the Alley Cats scenes!

Liam Ruh — Edgar: Enjoys legos and exploring State and National Parks

Lucy Ferdinand — Dog: I love doing musicals! This will be the 3rd production I will be in. Also, after these performances, I will be going down to Loyola University in Chicago to do a STEM program for a week!

Maeve Peterson — Dog: She is a twin to Molly Peterson. She likes to dance, play piano, and sing. She likes to paint too!!

Maeve Ruh — Cat: Maeve enjoys dance, soccer and anything artsy!

Maggie Irish — Lawrence Cat: Maggie is kind to everyone and a great presence onstage!

Mariah O'Hara — Mad Cat: Thanks to Mariah for the hard work and great performance in Aristocats Kids!

Miranda Moon — Slick Cat: I would love to become a famous singer someday!

Molly Peterson — Dog: I enjoy dancing, singing and playing piano

Monty Winkler — Buddy Cat: Fun fact is Monty has only played animals on stage so far. He has played a parrot, rat, and a dog.

Noelle Vang — Lafayette: Noelle is a pleasure to have in this cast!

Olivia Moon — Dog: I would love to become a famous actress someday!!

Owen Zeitler — O'Malley: I love Pokémon, Legos, creating machines and drawing. I also love playing soccer, basketball and volleyball!

Rhea Oestreich — Cat: Can often be found directing productions at home with her siblings and cousins :)

Stella Floyd — Dog: Thanks so much for joining the show, Stella!

Teagan Taylor Davis — Bones Cat: Teagan loves to sing and draw!

Thea Wernicke — Cat: She has 3 sisters, one is in the show with her. This is her second show. Her first show was Oliver! earlier this year with FDLCT.

Willow Slade — Jaco Cat: Running, art, making jewelry.

Wyatt Hanes — Cat: Wyatt is a creative soul who is always curious about the world around him. He enjoys learning new facts about animals and nature or about the wizarding world of Harry Potter.