Disney Newsies Jr - June 26 - June 27, 2026
Casa Grande Youth Theatre
Who's Who
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Todd Stueland
as Jack Kelly
Todd is excited to join the company of Newsies. An avid mountain biker, Todd swaps his bike helmet for the stage in this production. He loves everything about summer except the heat, has an open mind about his favorite musicals, and is currently exploring his options for what he wants to do when he grows up.
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Melyssa Ahumada
as Katherine Plumber
Melissa Ahumada is thrilled to be taking the stage again! A seasoned performer, Melissa has appeared in 17 productions, with favorite past roles including Ariel (The Little Mermaid), Barbara (Beetlejuice), Nigel Bottom (Something Rotten), Grasshopper (James and the Giant Peach), and Tamatoa (Moana). While The Little Mermaid is her favorite show she has performed in, The Outsiders holds the title for her favorite musical of all time. Offstage, Melissa runs track and field and loves that summer means staying warm. Looking ahead, her ultimate career goal is to become a dinosaur. Enjoy the show! -
Perseus Callaway
as Crutchie
Perseus brings seven years of theater experience to the stage. Some of his favorite past roles include Percy (The Lightning Thief), Prentiss (Peter and the Starcatcher), Trevor (The Play That Goes Wrong), and J. Finch (Puffs). Perseus is an avid artist with years of experience in cartooning, painting, and portrait work, and he also performs with the Honors Choir. A huge fan of the musical The Outsiders, he aspires to be a professional actor in the future. Outside of the theater, Perseus loves using his summer free time to go on trips and swim in the nice weather.
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