Elijah is 15 years old and has been a part of Central Florida Community Arts for over three years. He began performing in the CFCArts Youth Theatre Program in early 2022 and has consistently been a member of the community since. Elijah has performed in 14 different productions to date. His favorite roles have been Gleb Vaganov (Anastasia), Mr. Fezziwig (A Christmas Carol), Valentine (Mary Poppins), and Michael Hobbs (Elf). Elijah cares deeply about the program and would like to thank the many wonderful staff members that have been a part of CFCArts throughout his time in the program. He loves music, creativity, singing, acting, storytelling and performing. Elijah hopes some or many of those things can be aspects of his future career. He looks forward to many more years of performing, volunteering and helping to make Central Florida Community Arts the best program it can be.

Jadalyn is a quirky 15 year old and is ecstatic to be joining the student panel. This will be her second year attending CFCArts! She currently lives in Haines City with her brother, mother, father, two cats, and one dog after relocating three years ago from Pennsylvania. She is a homeschooled student who found her love for theatre after many years of competitive dance. She can be found doing productions all across Orlando, and has appeared in a few short films and commercials. She loves learning, and experiencing more of her craft, and is excited to explore more opportunities this year.

Mila is thrilled to be returning to the CFCArts Student Advisory Panel after participating during its inaugural year (2022-23)! She is a student at Lake Mary High School, where she is a proud member of Thespian Troupe 3506 and Ramprov, among other organizations, and is honored to serve as Co-Vice President of Drama Club and Beta Club. Some of Mila’s favorite roles at CFCArts include Leanne/Myrtle/Professor Lanny/Rowena (Puffs), Puck (A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Fiona (The Giver), Ted (Peter and the Starcatcher), and Eliza Mayhew (Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars). Other favorites include playing Louise (Sunday in the Park with George) and Feste (Twelfth Night) at LMHS, as well as Belle (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.) at Theater West End and Little Red (Into the Woods Jr.) at Impact Youth Theater. She loves reading, writing, making art, spending time with friends and family, volunteering, learning, and nerding out about practically everything in existence, but especially literature, art history, and theatre! Mila is so grateful to have the opportunity to further the CFCArts mission – connect, serve, perform – while immersing herself in the magical and inimitable art of theatre, and looks forward to making more memories and the exciting experiences to come!

Chris is extremely excited to be serving on the Central Florida Community Arts Student Advisory Panel! At 15 years old, Chris is starting their sophomore year. Since 2016, Chris has been involved with CFCArts, performing in one of their favorite roles, the White Rabbit, in Alice in Wonderland with the CFCArts Youth Theatre Program. Chris’s love of music and theatre has been nurtured and developed since they were very young. When Chris is not taking the stage, they are often busy baking or finding new arts and crafts to do.

Ace is really excited to be working with the Student Advisory Panel this year! They are 16 years old and are going into 11th grade this year. They’re homeschooled and have been involved with CFCArts for seven years, with some of their favorite roles being Megan Jones in Puffs, Violet Bick in It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Shere Khan in Disney’s The Jungle Book Kids, and Clarice in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr. Through CFCArts they’ve made many amazing connections with people that have helped shape them into the person they are today. They love acting and inspiring others and CFCArts has helped them channel that passion!

Chase is very excited to continue with the CFCArts Student Advisory Panel. He is 17 years old and homeschooled. Chase has been involved in theatre for several years, first joining CFCArts when he played Wolf in Into the Woods. Some of his other favorite roles include Trunchbull (Matilda), Beast (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast), and Lurch (The Addams Family.) Chase also enjoys improv, opera, and learning to play all sorts of unusual instruments. He looks forward to working with so many talented friends on the Panel and to more amazing experiences with Central Florida Community Arts. 

Aurora is 13 years old. She is on the cheerleading squad at her school, and she has been going to CFCArts ever since she was five, playing roles such as Gretl Von Trapp (The Sound of Music), Lucy Pevensie (The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe), and Jane Banks (Mary Poppins.) Aurora has always had a dream of being on Broadway. She would like to thank CFCArts for the loving and accepting environment and all the opportunities that she has been given.

Evie is so excited to be a part of the CFCArts Student Advisory Panel for her second year. Evie first joined the CFCArts community in 2023, performing in Disney’s Aladdin Jr. and Alice in Wonderland. Her love for the programs and the community have only grown since then. In recent years she has expanded her theatrical experience backstage as well, participating in the CFCArts Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids production camp and serving as costume coordinator for Disney’s Frozen Jr. with Seminole County Performing Arts Junior. Now a sophomore in high school, Evie looks forward to continuing performing both as a member of her high school’s theatre department and with CFCArts. 

Benjamin Niko is a young and creative spirit with a fun and musical soul. He has participated in a number of productions now, and has also done props and choreography work on shows in the past. He tries to stay an active member in his community and support his friends whatever may come. He has but one dream, to make other people smile – mainly using the arts. He loves singing, acting, and dancing all the same, and wishes to continue performing for as long as he can. Ben dreams of performing loud and silly roles such as SpongeBob, Deedee Allen, and Elle Woods.