Ada (she/her) is 7 and loved how everyone worked together during The Claw. She likes to play in the garden and spend time with friends. Ada would like to thank the cast (very helpful), Deanna, and parents.

Ailish (she/her) is 8 years old and loved making friends and blocking during The Claw rehearsals. She loves her pets and loves to bike. Ailish would like to thank the cast and her teachers.

Alma (they/them) is 8 ½ and loved singing during The Claw. They like to sleep and do math. Maybe even doing math in their sleep? Alma would like to thank Frankie, the dog.

Annabelle (she/they) is 9 and her favorite part of The Claw was performing the song “Strike a Pose.” They like reading and playing with friends. Annabelle would like to thank everyone…especially Frankie, the dog.

Aurora (she/her) is 10 and her favorite part of The Claw was singing the Finale. She likes drawing and reading. Aurora would like to thank Miss. Deanna for directing this awesome play!!

Declan (he/they) is 10 and they enjoyed saying “most likely” during his Mystical 8-Ball performance. Declan likes to read and sleep, but probably not at the same time.

Emmy (they/them) is 10 and their favorite part of The Claw is opening night. They love “loving cats and loving cats etc…” Emmy would like to thank their cats.

Esmae (she/her) is 8 and her favorite part of The Claw were the costumes. She likes basketball and going on play dates.

Istria (she/her) is 9 and loved having fun during The Claw. She enjoys basketball, skiing, and biking. She would like to thank Deanna.

Juno (she/her) is 8 years old and her favorite things during The Claw was having fun with friends and learning music, blocking and dancing. She likes gymnastics, soccer and basketball. She would like to thank Deanna.

Luella (she/her) is 10 and she liked singing, dancing and having fun with friends during The Claw. She likes to swim and read. Luella would like to thank Deanna and Teacher Savannah.

Quinn (she/her) is 9 and her favorite part of The Claw were the songs. She likes to draw and sleep. Quinn would like to thank Frankie the dog.

Deanna (she/her) is well into her 30s and her favorite part of The Claw was the whole process. She likes to sing, play, and move her body. Deanna would like to thank all the parents for helping make this dream come true.

Frankie (he/him) is 9 and his favorite part of The Claw was getting all the pets from the cast and howling with them. He likes to be fed chicken and if you’re chosen, he will come say hello. Frankie would like to thank, Deanna, who is his world.

Kavya (they/them) is 9 and their favorite part of The Claw is when their character meets the characters Aiden and Brayden. They like to crochet and play with friends. Kavya would like to thank V. May/Veronica because “she is so kind.”

Molly (she/her) is 7 and her favorite part of The Claw was Frankie the dog. She likes to talk to friends and sing. She would like to thank Deanna and Veronica.

Sylvie (she/her) is 9 and her favorite part of The Claw was hanging out with friends and helping the show come together. She likes to play the piano and read. Sylvie would like to thank Savannah and Veronica.

Veronica May (she/her) is easing into her 40s. Her favorite part of The Claw was watching the kids learn and embody their characters. She likes playing music and eating chocolate, especially with friends. V would like to thank the kids for letting her into their space. Check out VeronicaMay.com for more information.

Liv (she/her) is 10 and she liked having fun with friends and dancing during The Claw. She likes writing books and being outside. She would like to thank Deanna, family, friends, and of course, Frankie the dog.

Otto (he/him) is 8 years old and likes playing switch and rock climbing. His favorite part of The Claw was doing a situp as a turtle. He would like to thank sound and lighting (Kyle and Nix) and all the directors.

Veda (she/her) is 10 and her favorite part of The Claw was dancing and costumes/makeup. She likes to draw and create. Veda would like to thank her step sister, Greta, for pushing and motivating her.

Savannah (she/her) is 35 and her favorite part of The Claw was getting to revisit it again! She likes to dance, hang with friends and create safety and equity. She would like to thank Deanna and the incredible team and cast. Savannah is the owner of Full Expression: a dance collective. Go to fullexpression.net for more details.