YTYP PRESENTS DISNEY'S FROZEN - THE MUSICAL

Ella has always been excited to have an opportunity to perform and be onstage, and she is ecstatic to take part in yet another YTYP production! Ella joined YTYP back in 2019 for their very first production, Disney's Newsies, and has been here ever since! Some of Ella’s past favourite credits include Fantine in Les Misérables (2022), Mimi Marquez in Rent (2023), Eurydice in Hadestown: Teen Edition (2024), and Countess Lily in Anastasia (2025). 

This team has been working so hard on this show, and we can’t wait to let it go ❄️😉

Juliet (she/her) is a 17 year old student in her senior year at F.H Collins Secondary School. After taking a nearly 5 year hiatus from theatre, Juliet is thrilled to be back on stage with YTYP. Her past experience includes Cosette (Les Mis) and various variety shows, all through YTYP. When not saving Arendelle, Juliet can be found exploring the Yukon and the rest of Canada on bikes and skis. She is so excited to be a part of bringing this iconic story to life and can’t wait for you all to enjoy it! 

Cohen (he/him) is grateful to have the opportunity to be part of the cast of Frozen in YTYP’s 2026 Winter Show. Cohen has been part of the YTYP MainStage Company since 2019’s Newsies (ensemble) and has since performed in Les Miserables (Thenardier), Beauty and the Beast (Lumiere), and Fiddler on the Roof (Tevye), and three Senior Summer Production including Rent (Tom Collins),  Hadestown (Hermes), and last year’s Anastasia (Vlad). Cohen was also part of the cast of Stonecliff (Young Michael Heney) and performed with both the Heart of Riverdale Musical Theatre Program and the Frantic Follies Vaudeville Camp. Cohen is currently studying elementary education at the University of Victoria.

Despite being a born and raised Yukoner, MGT (he/him) migrates south every winter to study Economics at the University of Victoria. He’s grateful to have spent his winter break working on Frozen with YTYP—who always make the Yukon feel that little bit warmer. Upon returning to Victoria, Michael will begin rehearsing for VOS’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.

Favourite musical credits include: Legally Blonde [VOS], Anastasia (Dmitry), Hadestown (Orpheus), Rent (Roger), Beauty and the Beast (Gaston), Les Miserables (Javert) [YTYP], Ride the Cyclone (Ricky Potts) [Guild Hall], and Be More Chill (The Squip) [Candlestick Theatre].

 Luca is excited to play Olaf in this show! He has played other roles before as well! He is very grateful for the opportunities YTYP has given him!! 

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Producer note:  We appreciate Luca's brevity - but we are certainly grateful that he took a break from his training in musical theatre at Sheridan to join us for this crazy show in which he had to learn new skills (puppetry) in record time.  Luca has been with YTYP since Les Miserables and we are so happy he is part of this company.

Thea Roy-Gelinas is 14 years old and loves performing. Since she was young, Thea has always loved acting and experimenting with theatre. In recent years, she’s become immersed in the world of theatre through YTYP.  Notably, she was Hoffa/reporter in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2025), Shprintze in  Fiddler on the Roof (2024), and most recently she was Julia in Two Gentlemen of Verona. When she’s not being a reindeer or at school, Thea can be found kayaking, rock climbing or playing the French horn. She is so thrilled to be a part of such a fun production and can’t wait to see this show come to life!

Nolan (he/him) is a Grade 12 student who is grateful for the opportunity to once again be cast with Yukon Theatre for Young People. He previously starred as Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and is excited to return to the stage as Oaken in Frozen. Nolan loves performing on stage for his community and has created many incredible memories with this company over the years. Theatre has been an important part of his life, helping him grow as a performer and as a person. Nolan hopes to continue being involved in theatre and performing for many years to come.

Mabel Georgia Mayr is thrilled to appear in her first YTYP production as Young Anna. She is also in rehearsals for her role as Molly in The Heart of Riverdale's upcoming production of Annie Jr. Mabel is 10 years old and can be found leaping in the halls at Selkirk Elementary.  Mabel's current dream role is to appear in a stage production of Wicked. Mabel likes dancing, drawing, being upside down, sometimes running, sleeping and perogies. She would like to thank her sisters for dancing, singing, creating and telling  stories, together with her.

Mary-Jane Dodd is 12 years old and is enjoying grade 7 at Christ the King school. She has been a singer and performer for most of her life, performing on stage at the Yukon Arts Center more times than she can remember! Mary-Jane’s first big role was when she was 10 years old with Art from the Heart, in Matilda Jr. where she played Ms. Honey, and the following year she played the lead role in Mary Poppins Jr. Most recently, she sang a part in Puccini’s Tosca, with the Edmonton Opera. Mary-Jane’s favourite Broadway musical is Hamilton. She loves it so much that she dressed up as Eliza Schuyler this past Halloween! Mary-Jane hopes to one day have a part in the Hamilton production.

Mary-Jane fell in love with Frozen when she was a little girl and used to force her family to act out scenes with her when she was just 2 years old. Mary-Jane was ecstatic when she learned that YTYP was doing Frozen the musical, and she knew that she had to audition. Luckily, she got the part she was hoping for as Young Elsa and cannot wait for the opening night!

Since they were nine years old, it’s been Ezra’s dream to perform Frozen with friends. Twenty-one year old Ezra Baker (they/them) is beyond excited for this dream to come true in YTYP’s production of Frozen. Ezra has been with YTYP since 2021, working behind the scenes as well as performing onstage. Some of their favourite roles include Count Leopold in ‘Anastasia’ (YTYP), Fate in ‘Hadestown’ (YTYP), Jemilla in Firebringer (Candlestick Theatre Society) and Mrs. Potts in ‘Beauty and the Beast’ (YTYP). When Ezra is not onstage, you can find them serving on YTYP’s board as Vice President, teaching theatre to aspiring actors of all ages, or finishing up their final semester in their teaching degree at YukonU. Ezra is very excited to play the wise and magical Pabbie, and is grateful for this opportunity to work with such an amazing cast and crew. 

Zorion Oliver (she/her) is delighted to be playing Bulda in YTYP's production of 'Frozen'. Prior to playing the role of Bulda, Zorion has worked with YTYP for the Guild's production of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' as Helena, The Heart of Riverdale's 'Matilda the Musical .jr' as Miss Trunchbull, and more recently acquiring the role of Violet Beauregarde in YTYP's mainstage production "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory". Although theatre is her main extracurricular, outside of theatre you can find her playing an instrument, writing a song or hanging out with an animal. She is looking forward to bringing this show to audiences so you can all experience the magic of this incredible story.

Hailey Woodford has found her love for theatre in the past four years, attending a semester at MAD, and participating in three previous YTYP shows. Hailey is no stranger to the stage, she’s been dancing at NLSD for over a decade. Finding a passion for tap dancing along the way. She is so grateful for everyone she’s met and is excited to continue her theatre journey!

John-Patrick (JP) Durham is thrilled to be part of YTYP’s production of Frozen. He has loved growing up with the company, having previously appeared in Beauty and the Beast, Fiddler on the Roof, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Performing with YTYP has helped spark his passion for theatre and storytelling. When he’s not on stage, JP can usually be found on the volleyball court, at the ski hill, or spending time with friends and family.

Declan Wise (he/him) is a 17 year old actor, musician, ravenous devourer of books, and amateur vinyl enthusiast. He will be part of the Duke of Weselton. He has not watched Frozen since 2014, but thinks he did a pretty good job at the role. He’s by happy if you clapped for him. It would help his self-esteem. Previously, you may have seen him in a large variety of YTYP and MAD shows. He likes to watch movies when he can, and also enjoys trying all sorts of weird little artistic experiments. Enjoy the show!

Tyra Ashauntie is from Pelly Crossing, Huchá Hudän, Selkirk First Nation. Tyra is an emerging playwright and interdisciplinary artist. Tyra loves their siblings, culture, language, painting, writing, friends and family. Tyra has worked with Gwaandak Theatre a number of times, having been part of Gwaandak’s Indigenous Summer Play. For ISPR 2024, one of the chosen scripts was ‘Constellation’ written by Tyra. They were the assistant manager for ThumbsUpGoodWork theatre and the Guild Halls co-production of ‘Coywolf’ by Colin Wolf. Tyra was one of five who were selected for Canada’s first national Queer & Trans playwright unit with ZeeZee Theatre, where she started the development for the script ‘Constellation’. Tyra loves exploring all forms of theatre and

creating! Frozen is one of Tyra’s favourite movies, and she is very excited and grateful to be part of this production with so many talented people!

Projects that Tyra has partaken include:

● Music, Arts & Drama Program - 2019, 2020

● Indigenous summer play readings - Gwaandak Theatre - Actor - 2022-2025

● Indigenous Summer Play Readings - Gwaandak Theatre - Director - 2023

● The Crows - Gwaandak Theatre - Actor - 2023

● Queer & Trans Playwright Unit - ZeeZee Theatre - 2022-2023

Stella Skoke Burns (She/Her) has been a dancer since she was just under two years old, and started theatre at 11. Stella dances at Northern Lights School of Dance and competitively outside of the Yukon. In the summers, she travels to attend arts intensives, such as Vancouver’s Arts Umbrella and Harbour Dance Center. Over Christmas, she got to train and perform in New York City as part of the Be Discovered Broadway Bound Intensive. Stella has been in many shows, such as YTYP’s Beauty and the Beast, Anastasia, and 24 hour musical, NLSD’s annual Nutcracker, and Prince George Dance Festival’s Gala. She is very excited for Frozen and hopes you enjoy the show!

Maeve is 12 years old, goes by she/her, and music and movement are where she feels most alive. She loves to sing at the top of her lungs and dance like the world is her stage. When she’s not doing that, she’s often lost in a good book, chasing the soccer ball across the field, or laughing with her buds. She enjoys hanging out with her dogs, who are always ready for an adventure, and she likes to run, feeling the wind push her forward. Maeve is curious, creative, and always ready to try something new because to her, life is meant to be lived boldly and joyfully.

Vivyana Hoffmann (She/Her) is excited to be participating in YTYP’s production of Frozen as a member of ensemble. Vivyana loves to act and put herself into the characters point of view to deliver an accurate representation of each persona. Vivyana has been in multiple performances and is no stranger to performing, taking part in other YTYP shows such as ‘Beauty and the Beast’, ‘Fiddler on the Roof’,  ‘A Midsummer Nights Dream’ and ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’. She is excited to be working with her fellow cast mates to help you dive into the magical world of theatre. Enjoy the show! 

Ember Johnson is a 15 year old performer. This is Ember's third YTYP production, the first two being, All Together Now (2021), and Beauty and the Beast (2023). She has been performing on stage since she was three years old and loves it! In the past, Ember's performing history was mostly in dance where she competed in Canada and at festivals abroad, Dance and the Child International (DaCI) in 2024. Frozen is one of her favourite movies and she's very excited to be a part of this production!  

Aila Massie is a sixteen-year-old high school student who has been performing onstage since she was three. This is her third performance with YTYP, the first being "Beauty and the Beast", and the second being last year’s production of “Anastasia”. She is incredibly grateful to be a part of this special show and is super excited to perform alongside other talented youth through YTYP! She hopes that you enjoy watching this production of "Frozen" as much as she’s enjoyed being a part of its creation — may the power of youth theatre thaw all of our frozen hearts this winter!

Valente Oliver is a thirteen year old male Ensemble Member. He has been perfecting his crafts as an athlete and entertainer. As an FH Collins Secondary School student, Valente is no stranger to theatre, for his sister Zorion has been in several productions in the past. After being a very supportive sibling, putting up with her endless singing and trying to tune out her attempts to push him into the acting world, Valente has now finally given into the voices. In the past year, Valente has gotten himself involved in a couple of theatrical productions.

In the summer of 2025, Valente played Valentine in the company’s production of “Two Gentlemen of Verona”. It was a fantastic introduction for him into the world of theatre as an actor. He was also graced with the opportunity to play Kevin G in the 24 hour musical: "Mean Girls Jr.". The role was so enjoyable for him and he loved making the audience laugh. In this “Disney's Frozen”, Broadway Musical, Valente is looking forward to entertaining you all as both Ensemble & Lakey

Harper (she/her) is an 8th grade student at FH Collins. Harper has always had a passion for singing and acting. This is Harper’s second YTYP production, she was Augustus Gloop in the summer production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Outside of theatre Harper enjoys baking, crafting and reading.

She is thrilled to be in ensemble for this magical show and hopes that you enjoy it!

Lilja (she/her) is a Grade 8 student at FH Collins who loves to read, draw, and sing. She is also learning to play the alto saxophone. Lilja is thrilled to be performing in YTYP’s Frozen and is deeply grateful for the opportunity to understudy Young Elsa and Young Anna. She has been with YTYP since 2023, when she played Chip in Beauty and the Beast. Since then, she has performed in the ensemble of Fiddler on the Roof and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. She hopes you enjoy our production of Frozen!

Paisley Schroeder (She/They) is thrilled to be performing with Yukon Theatre for Young People for the first time (in forever) in this production of Frozen. Although this is their onstage debut with YTYP, Paisley has been involved with the company behind the scenes for several past shows and is excited to finally take the stage. They are grateful for the opportunity to work with such a creative group of people, and hope you enjoy the show! 

Elora Wheeler (she/her) is 15. She moved from Haines Junction to Whitehorse in August 2024 to attend the MAD program. She is in grade 10 and is in the FADs program at Porter Creek Secondary. Her first production with YTYP was "Fiddler on the Roof" where she was part of the ensemble. She was then cast as a reporter in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" before being cast as Countess Gregory/Paulina in the senior cast production of "Anastasia". She is looking forward to many more productions with YTYP. Outside of rehearsal she enjoys playing the fiddle, swimming with the Glacier Bears, singing, dancing and archery.

Since being assistant stage manager for Newsies in 2019 Jack Walcher-Wegmann has worked on four other YTYP productions as part of the YAC staff, including Beauty and the Beast, Hadestown, and Anastasia. All three of which she was mixing sound for. Running sound for Beauty and the Beast was one of Jack’s first introductions to live audio and she is hugely grateful to YTYP and the YAC for the amazing opportunity that has since led to her pursuing audio as a career. Jack is very excited to be part of YTYP’s production of Frozen.

A three-time Music, Art, and Drama student, Chris has been doing backstage theatre for the better part of a decade and started working with YTYP on Newsies as a performer. After graduating from high school, Chris went straight to work at the Yukon Arts Centre as a technical intern during his gap year before enrolling in the Performance Production Program at Toronto Metropolitan University, where he is finishing his fourth and final year. Having worked with YTYP on many shows backstage and building sets, he is excited to get the opportunity to be the head of props for this show.

Angela has served as Producer of all YTYP productions since its inception in 2018. She is proud to be working on Anastasia with the incredible Artistic and Technical Teams. Some of Angela’s past Producer credits include: Anastasia, Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Hadestown: Teen Edition, Fiddler on the Roof, Rent, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Les Miserables, Disney’s Newsies, Concord Floral, The Wizard of Oz, Oliver!, Peter Pan, Bye Bye Birdie, The Music Man, The Sound of Music, Annie, Chicago, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. Angela has also served as the producer of the Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival and the Atlin Arts and Music Festival. 

She gives a huge THANK YOU to her family, especially her crazy-supportive husband Colin, and to her employer, Northwestel for their consistent encouragement of meaningful volunteerism.