Cast

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 Amelia is an Actress and Model from the Vancouver area. She has participated in character parties for over 6 years, starting her own company Royal Court Princess Parties in 2018. She has done many productions in Vancouver including: Ella (Elsa)- Frosted a Frozen Pantomime [deep cove stage society] Olive Ostrovsky- 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee [Delview-Mark Turpin], Mack/Ensemble [Gallery 7-John Trottier], Janet Van De Graff- The Drowsy Chaperone [Delview-Mark Turpin] and many more. Amelia is also a Musical Theater instructor for multiple company’s in Vancouver. She is so happy to share her passions and talents with you all. 

 Holly is a recent graduate of the musical theatre program at Capilano University. She has been blessed to perform with many companies in the Vancouver area. Select credits include: "Something Rotten" (TUTS), "Cinderella" (Gateway), "Shrek" (Align Ent), "Carrie" (CapU Theatre). She's performed in Disneyland and last fall had the opportunity to go on an Eastern Canada tour with the band Relive the Music. She has spent many years performing in musical theatre, show choir, vocal and dance competitions, as well as performing with original and cover bands in Vancouver. Holly has been fortunate to have taught classes to inspiring young artist's through acting, dance and musical theatre, sharing the knowledge she has learned thus far. She has been with Royal Court for over 5 years and adores sharing magic and childhood wonder at every event.  

Allison is a 23 year old Actress, dancer, and choreographer. She has been dancing for 16 years and performing for 8 years throughout vancouver. She is a Princess by day and a Vets assistant by night. Select past credits include: Wicked Witch- Wizard of Oz [Dance West- Mrs. Brianne], Crocodile- Peter Pan [Dance West- Mrs.Brianne],  Monica Page- To Sir With Love [Delview - Mark Turpin], Choreographer-  The Drowsy Chaperone [Mark Turpin]. Allison loves performing and is more than happy to join the cast of Royal Court Princess Parties.

 Rachel has been a proud performer from a very young age and is excited to bring her passion for singing, dancing and acting to the Royal Court Princess Parties cast! Rachel has participated in many productions within Metro Vancouver including, Gabriella in “High School Musical!”, a follies girl in “Crazy For You”, ensemble in “13!” the Musical,  ensemble in “Les Miserables”, as well as Marcia in “The Outsiders”. Rachel has trained not only within Vancouver at LFA, VADA, Vancouver Academy of Dramatic Arts, but also in the US, taking a musical theatre conservatory program at AMDA, the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. She will be continuing her training at UBC in their dual program in a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting and a Master of Management come September 2020. Rachel is beyond honoured to be spreading the enchantment of her theatrical passions with you in your next Royal Court Princess Party booking! 

 Elizabeth has been making a magical impression throughout Metro Vancouver since the age of 3. She currently holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with minors in History and English from TWU, as well as a  BEd specalizing in Secondary Theatre from UBC. She currently teaches Elementary and Secondary School in the Surrey School District.   Her credits include 1984 (Landlady), The Man Who Came To Dinner (Lorraine Sheldon), 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Rona Lisa Peretti), SAMC New Words New Works (Netta), The Musical Murder Comedies of the 1940s (Marjorie Baverstock) and many more. She can't wait to make Dreams come true (for herself and others) as she joins Royal Court Princess Parties

  Ayanna, throughout her whole life, has been surrounded by music and art. She first discovered her singing voice in church and ever since has participated in many choirs and voice lessons. Ayanna loves to act and perform, but especially loves children. Royal Court Princess Parties has given her an extraordinary place to expand her performing skills as well as, meet new, and exciting people.  

 Emma is a current Simon Fraser University student on her journey to becoming an elementary school teacher. Her passion for performing arts began when she joined her school choir at seven years old. She began taking voice lessons at eleven and was involved with two concert choirs and a vocal jazz choir throughout high school. Musical theatre is one of her favourite past times. Highlight roles include Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, Jasmine in Aladdin, JoJo in Seussical, the Musical and Shprintze in Fiddler on the Roof.  She has also performed in Gotta Sing! Gotta Dance! productions for five years. Her desire to perform and love of working with children led her to be part of Royal Court Princess Parties and is grateful to be part of the wonderful cast.   

Hira is a 20 year old singer, songwriter, and actress from Vancouver. She has studied musical theatre at Capilano University and is a teachers assistant at Lights Up Musical Theatre Academy for children aged 3-10. Past credits include Maria in West Side Story, Sister Mary Patrick in Sister Act, Ballard in Seven Minutes in Heaven (Joey Award Winning Role), and Agatha in Guys and Dolls. She has enjoyed working on theatre intensives with Gotta Sing! Gotta Dance! as well as the Arts Club, and has performed at Carnegie Hall with the Honors Women Choir. With a passion for the performing arts and all things Disney, Hira could not be more excited to make magic come alive at Royal Court Princess Parties!

  Loralei is currently attending classes at Douglas College and is on her way of becoming a high school English teacher. she is most passionate about music which she started at the young age of 6 years old with piano and has branched off over the years to musical theatre acting as she loves to sing and dance. She has started her theatre journey when she was 12 years old with her first-ever production of Annie as an ensemble member with EJS Fine Arts. Over the last five years she has taken various diverse roles such as Anna in Frozen jr, Silly girl number 2 in Beauty And The Beast, Alice in Alice In Wonderland jr, and many more. Loralei is beyond excited to make an appearance at your event and celebrate with you!  

 Nikki has been performing on stage since the young age of five. She is a graduate from Little Flower Academy and will be attending The University of Western Ontario to receive her Bachelors of Music Degree in Voice. Her notable productions  include Crazy For You (2015) VC/LFA theatre playing a follie girl, Les Miserables (2018) Saint’s Players Production, High School Musical (2019) LFA/VC production. She was a member of the LFA Chamber Choir where she was the assistant music director her final year of high school  

 Aaron is currently studying Digital Design and Development at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. Despite this, he has always had a love for performing. He has been involved in productions such as Frankenstein 1930 (Henry Lovitz), A Comedy of Errors (Dromio S), and The Actor’s Nightmare (George). His interest in music was sparked in high school when he joined the Concert Choir and Vocal Jazz ensembles as well as resuming guitar classes. Aaron continues to actively seek ways to engage with his community. From his involvement with the Coastal Sound Youth Choir to Royal Court Princess Parties, he consistently seeks opportunities to connect with others through his passion for performance and music. 

 Enrique Garcia, a Vancouver native, boasts a diverse portfolio across commercials, television, film, reality TV, and theater. With a knack for captivating audiences, Enrique has left his mark in notable commercials for brands like Target, T-Mobile, Lululemon, Cottonelle, and NASCAR. His television credits include appearances on the Hallmark Channel, "Untold Stories of the ER," and "Caprica." Enrique has also graced the silver screen in films such as "Sunflower Hour," "We Bought a Zoo," and various independent productions. Not one to shy away from the spotlight, Enrique showcased his talents on reality TV, competing on "So You Think You Can Dance." His theatrical prowess shines through in performances in Vancouver productions of "West Side Story," "A Christmas Carol," and most recently, enchanting audiences in London, England, with "The Music Of The Greatest Showman." Enrique's dedication to his craft is evident in his extensive training, which has taken him from London to LA and back to his hometown of Vancouver, where he completed a full-time acting intensive program. With a versatile skill set and a passion for storytelling, Enrique Garcia continues to captivate audiences worldwide. 

 Sarah Houghton is an actor and singer from the Lower Mainland. She has adored performing since she can remember, and is known to be a lover of musical theatre and all around fairytales. Growing up surrounded by music and art, as well as having been in over a decade of vocal training, her passion for the craft is innate. Sarah deeply treasures being a part of these magical memories, and continues to be inspired by the joy and smiles of others. With a past of film and television acting, she is fairly new to the theatre scene; however most recently starring as Anya in TIC's production of 'Anastasia', as well as Katherine in her former highschool's production of 'Newsies'. She is thrilled and honoured to be a part of the Royal Court Princess Parties family. 

 Ritisha ignited her passion for theatre ever since she stepped into the spotlight in her very first production, 9 to 5. Since then, she’s developed her talent in multiple areas. She’s taken on multiple comedic roles in various productions, notably including Mrs Bennet in"Pride and Prejudice", Scary Cook in “CLUE!", and Rosie Mulligan in "Mamma Mia!"  When not playing a batty old lady on stage, Ritisha can be found performing songs and one-act plays at cultural festivals and youth events all across Vancouver and Richmond. If none of the above applies, you might catch her browsing through her all-time favourite Disney movies and tv shows, getting ready to experience some MAGIC. With an exhilarating passion for performing, Ritisha is thrilled to take on her role in the cast of Royal Court Princess Parties, and she can’t wait to add a sprinkle of magic to your special day!

 Madison began performing at a young age, training in all styles of dance as well as voice. She is currently furthering her musical theatre education at Capilano University. She has been a part of over a dozen shows including The Prom (Ensemble/Shelby & Kaylee u/s, TUTS), Beauty and the Beast (Belle, Pulse Dance Centre), Catch Me If You Can (Dance Captain/Cindy, TIC), Elf (Dance Captain/Jovie u/s, TIC), and Anything Goes (Bonnie, Highlands United Productions). Aside from theatre, she has been a part of several shows, such as Netflix's Julie and the Phantoms and Disney's Prom Pact. She is so grateful to be a part of the Royal Court! 

 Maya Mccobbina is a singer, dancer, and actor born and raised in British Columbia. She started singing in VAYA festivals in Grade nine, performing everything from classical and musical theatre to folk songs. On weekdays, she can be found continuously working on her singing, acting, and dancing skills as she attends the Musical Theatre Program at Capilano University.  

Kassie has been a singer and performer ever since she was little, and is excited to join the cast of Royal Court Princess Parties! In addition to her long history in Vancouver’s film industry, some of her theatrical credits include North Delta Secondary School’s production of “Shrek the Musical” (Young Fiona), Delview Secondary School’s productions of “The Drowsy Chaperone” (Gangster #2), “City of Strangers” (Alice), “Urinetown” (Little Sally), and many more. Kassie is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting at the University of British Columbia, and is looking forward to making many more magical memories!" 

 Kristie is a dedicated performer, actress and singer who has been working in Vancouver’s Film & TV Industry since she was just six years old. Kristie made her musical theatre debut in Shrek the Musical as Teen Fiona when she was twelve, and since then, she has been a part of many other theatre productions including The Drowsy Chaperone (Pastry Chef), City of Strangers (Olivia) and just this year, she starred as Hope Cladwell in Urinetown the Musical. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting at the University of British Columbia and is a member of two choirs. Kristie loves being around children and is excited to join the Royal Court Princess Parties cast so she can make your party magical!

Nicole Laurent is a Costa Rican artist.  She is recognized for her versatility and performance in the disciplines of dancing, singing and acting.  She graduated from the Comprehensive Musical Theater Program of La Colmena Arte en Comunidad, intensive short program for professionals in musical theatre at Associated Studios in London and is currently studying for a diploma in Acting for film and television at Vancouver Film School Canada. Thanks to her versatility, she has been able to play leading roles such as Henrietta in Henrietta El Musical (National Theatre) in Costa Rica, Belinda in Monstruos La Comedia Musical (Teatro Triciclo and Luciérnaga Producciones) in Costa Rica, Dani in Juntos y Revueltos (MediaDocena) Tv sitcom in Costa Rica, among others. Being a multidisciplinary artist brought to her international experience such as working for a jazz single in New York City, music video FIYAH for Parris Goebel in London and commercials for Central America. She is currently finished filming her second short “Cosmic Love” in Vancouver, Canada and actor agent in Avenger Station for Marvel exhibit in Vancouver.”

 Jessica is an actress, singer, and dancer currently studying with Capilano University's Musical Theatre program. At three years old, she fell in love with the magic of performing after her first dance class. Since then, Jessica has participated in many productions within Metro Vancouver. Recent credits include The Threepenny Opera (Polly), Rock of Ages (Stacee Jaxx), Frankenstein 1930 (Co-Director), The Actor's Nightmare (Sarah), A Charlie Brown Christmas (Lucy), and many more! She also creates and acts in films internationally with her film group Neighbourhood Productions, recently being awarded Best Lead Actress in the COBB International Film Festival. Jessica is excited and honoured to join Royal Court Princess Parties and can't wait to make your event magical and unforgettable! 

Diya's passion for musical theatre has been a defining part of her life from a very young age. She loves all things Disney and you will find her singing every moment of the day. Diya has performed as Tommy in ‘Matilda’ the Musical, Henry in ‘Newsies’ the Musical, and Cinderella in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ‘Cinderella’ the musical during her high school productions. Beyond her love for the stage, Diya has a natural gift for connecting with children and spreading happiness to people of all ages. Her warm and engaging personality makes her a joy to be around, and she finds immense fulfilment in putting smiles on the faces of everyone she meets. Diya is grateful to be part of Royal Court Princess Parties. She is excited to use her talents to create magical experiences and bring beloved characters to life, making each event truly unforgettable.

Emily Makudi is a 22 year old Thai-Canadian actress in Vancouver and a recent

graduate of the Acting for Stage and Screen Program at Capilano University. Her

recent credits include the Ovation Award nominated shows What the Buddha Never

Taught: A Rock Opera (Jericho Arts Centre) as Dukkhita/Satya and Homing In: A

Mosaic Musical (Fabulist Theatre) as Ramona. She also portrayed the role of

Lillith/Lily in She Kills Monsters (Capilano University). Besides acting Emily is also a

teacher at CW Music School teaching music (3-5 year olds), musical theatre (6-12

year olds), singing and beginner level piano. She has fallen in love with working with

kids and pursuing acting so this would be a great opportunity to do both at the same

time.

 My name is John “Jack” Derrenbacker, I am a fourth year communications student at Trinity Western University. I am 21 years old and I moved quite a lot of over the country and countries. I love my friends, spending time with people, laughs, sports and I love cooking. I am a hopeful actor and have acted in a few plays, and I hope to pursue more acting opportunities.