ELSA
Monika Peña is happy to be back with 5-Star Theatricals after her debut as Nancy in Oliver! last year. She is a SoCal raised performer and Veterinary Technician. Regional credits; American Idiot (CTG/Deaf West), Newsies (Katherine Plumber, Musical Theatre West), On Your Feet! (Riverside Theatre), Mystic Pizza (McCoy Rigby), Jesus Christ Superstar (Mary Magdalene, Moonlight Amphitheater), and Grease (Sandy, MTW & Patty, McCoy Rigby). Other favorite credits: Lizzie (Lizzie Borden, Chance Theater), Violet (Violet, Chance), & Man of La Mancha (Aldonza, Candlelight Pavilion). 
Always for Aaron. www.MonikaPena.com  @singingvettech

ANNA
Ellie is thrilled to be a part of this absolute dream show! A New York City-based artist, select favorite credits include Bonnie in the US Premier of the new West End adaptation of Bonnie and Clyde at the Rubicon Theater, Sandy in Grease at both The Cape Playhouse and the Argyle Theater, Sherrie in Rock of Ages, Maureen in Rent, Jersey Boys, Chess, Joseph... Dreamcoat, and Eponine in Les Miserables. In January 2025, Ellie released her debut alt-rock album, 'Play the Villain.' She is a survivor of the 94th annual Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City, where she took home the top talent award as Miss Nevada. Massive thanks to the Frozen team, Avalon Artists Group, the Bergers, and Trevor. Huge love to her entire, wonderful family for their constant support. www.elliesmith.com and @elliesmith on Instagram, Spotify, and iTunes! Glory to God. 

OLAF
Landen Starkman is very excited to be back at 5-Star Theatricals! Landen can be seen on ABC’s “American Idol.” Recent theatrical credits include Cinderella, The Addams Family, Next to Normal, and The Bully Problem for the Stephen Schwartz ASCAP Musical Theater Workshop. Landen’s childhood credits include “So You Think You Can Dance” as a featured performer with The Rage Boyz Crew and singing background vocals for the Red Hot Chili Peppers album Stadium Arcadium. A big thank you to Pamela Fisher, Duncan Smythe, and the LBI Entertainment team. Enjoy the show!

KRISTOFF
Sawyer Patterson is excited to be making his 5 Star Theatricals debut! He has recently been seen on stage as Fyedka in Fiddler on the Roof at La Mirada Theater, Valvert in Cyrano de Bergerac at the Pasadena Playhouse and Edward Brocket in Alice, Formerly of Wonderland by Mark Saltzman at Ensemble Theatre Company in Santa Barbara. He has a BFA from Baylor University where he played Romeo in Romeo and Juliet and Alcippe in The Liar by David Ives. Sawyer was also an MFA Candidate at UC Irvine.
Instagram: @sawyer_scott_patterson

HANS
Frankie returns to 5-Star Theatricals, where he previously appeared in Newsies (Davey), Something Rotten! (Nigel), & Cinderella (Jean-Michel). TV/Film: Rebel (ABC) w/ Katey Sagal, Chang Can Dunk (Disney+). National Tour: Rudolph... (Hermey) Select regional credits include the world premiere of Grumpy Monkey (Lemur) at Pasadena Playhouse, Fiddler on the Roof (Motel) at Western Playhouse, Debate: Baldwin vs. Buckley (Jeremy Burford) at Ebony Repertory Theatre, Dark Library: Paris 1925 (F. Scott Fitzgerald) with After Hours Theatre Company, and earlier this year starring as Sawyer Bloom in the world premiere of Juliet + Romeo by Paul Gordon at Skylight Music Theatre. Frankie recently appeared in a campaign with Will Arnett and holds a BFA from Ball State University. He is represented by Rothman/Andrés Ent. & Alexander White Agency. Love to Tianna and his family. | frankiezabilka.com

SVEN
Sebastian Guerrero is a proud Latino born and raised in SoCal, happy to be working as a singer/actor in his hometown. Though you can’t see his face, his personality shines through; carefully curated by his family and loved ones who helped shape who he is today. He is proud of all his friends he gets to share the stage with, and hopes you enjoy the show!

WESELTON
FAVORITE THINGS: dogs, brain games, editing. STAGE: roller-skating Snoopy in Charlie Brown, tap dancing Swan in Cannibal: The Musical, flailing Pseudolus in A Funny Thing Happened....and Balladeer, Guiteau and Byck in Assassins (same show, different night.) TELEVISION: profiling on Snowfall, policing on The Rookie, crying on NCIS: Origins, and flashing on True Blood. INTERESTING FACT: paid for college loans by winning Wipeout. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Landing his wife, Rachel.
www.TravisJoeDixon.com.

YOUNG ELSA
Catherine Last (Young Elsa) is thrilled to be part of 5 Star’s Frozen! Most recently played Jason Alexander’s daughter Shprintze in Fiddler on the Roof (La Mirada) and in the same year played Jerry Seinfeld’s daughter in the movie “Unfrosted” (Netflix). TV/Film: “Mr. Mom” (Amazon/MGM), “Home Economics” (ABC), “Bugs Bunny Builders” (HBOmax) Him & Her (Amazon). Theatre: Waitress (National Tour; Lulu), Sunday in the Park with George (CCAE; Louise), Secret Garden (Chance; Mary Lennox), Sound of Music (Highlands, Brigitta), Wizard of Oz (Musical Theatre West), Joseph... Dreamcoat (La Mirada)
IG: @thelastkids

YOUNG ANNA
Amy Sorensen carries a heart full of song, dance, and endless imagination. With a love for the stage that outshines her size, Amy has brought a range of characters to life—from the spirited orphan Molly in Annie to the quirky charm of Gary the Snail in SpongeBob the Musical. Now, dancing through snowflakes and leaping across beds, she is deeply grateful for everyone who coached and developed her professional talents.

KING AGNARR/ENSEMBLE
Richie is honored to be making his 5-Star Theatricals stage debut, having also served as the Casting Director for the production! A full time casting director with Michael Donovan Casting, this is Richie’s return to the stage for the first time since 2019. Richie has been casting for 13 years, and in that time he has cast over 500 theatre productions (including 6 for 5-Star Theatricals) and is the recipient of 4 Artios Awards for Outstanding Casting, presented by the Casting Society of America. Favorite stage credits include GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE (3D Theatricals), FOREVER PLAID (PCPA), SEUSSICAL (3D Theatricals) and LIFE COULD BE A DREAM (Moonlight). Richie also co-owns a stained glass art business with his wife called Ferris Glass, check out their work at @ferrisglass. A huge thank you to Michael Donovan, Cindy, Yvette, Anthony and Cheryl. Dedicated with endless love and appreciation to Ruthie and Charlette, who are his inspiration and motivation every day.  @richieferris @michaeldonovancasting

QUEEN IDUNA/ENSEMBLE
Eleen Hsa-Wentlandt is a singer, actor, and arts educator.  She is delighted to return to 5-Star, to celebrate bonds between sisters.  Favorite projects: The Sound of Music (Elsa Schraeder, 5-Star), The King and I (Lady Thiang u/s*, McCoy Rigby), The Importance of Being Earnest: A Wilde New Musical (Gwendolyn), The Fellowship of the Rings In Concert (CAMI Music).  Alto with Los Angeles Master Chorale and Pacific Chorale.  She takes pride in impacting the lives of young people by passionately directing musicals and teaching voice.  Never will she refuse dark chocolate, hiking, NYC, Italy, or a well-told story.  Love to Josh.  IG @eleenhsumusic

OAKEN/ENSEMBLE
Javier Garcia is so excited to be returning to 5 Stars Theatricals. He was last seen starring in 2 brand new shows based on the Disney movie COCO at Disneyland Park this past Fall/Holiday season. Other recent/favorite credits include: Performing alongside Kristin Chenoweth at the Hollywood Bowl, IN THE HEIGHTS, KINKY BOOTS and THE WHO’S: TOMMY. He has a BFA from AMDA: Los Angeles. He is very grateful to his wife, daughter, family and friends for their love and support. But most importantly he is thankful to God for this opportunity. Follow him @yosoyjaviergarcia

PABBIE/ENSEMBLE
Ceron Jones is a  Actor, Singer, and Director from the Antelope Valley. Regional Credits: "Memphis", “Ragtime” 5-Star/Cabrillo, and "Kinky Boots" 3D Theatricals. Tour Credits: Broadway’s 2nd national tour of “Anastasia”, NETworks and "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" Right Angel Entertainment. He is always thrilled to return to 5-Star Theatricals.

BULDA/ENSEMBLE
Jodi Marks is thrilled to be making her 5 Star Theatricals debut. Other credits: Hairspray, Beehive (SVCAC), In the Heights, The Sound of Music (La Mirada), Once on This Island, Ragtime, Jesus Christ Superstar, Tarzan (Moonlight), Aint’ Misbehavin’ (Laguna Playhouse & CCAE). She would like to thank the wonderful cast, crew, and creative team for making this show one she will always cherish. Most of all she would love to thank her family, friends and team at FSE for their continuous support and love. IG: @jodimarks

ENSEMBLE/ELSA UNDERSTUDY
Amanda Aceves-Lopez is excited to be making her debut with 5 Star Theatricals! Favorite credits include La Bruja in El Otro Oz with Center Theatre Group, Nina Rosario in In The Heights at Palos Verdes Performing Arts and Amadeus Live with LA Opera Chorus. You can also catch Amanda performing at theme parks, aboard cruise ships and in wedding bands. In addition to theater, Amanda is also a songwriter, co owner of Neptune Entertainment, and dog mom to Tedford. She lovingly dedicates every performance to her siblings, Max and Sophia, and urges them to always be true to themselves and follow their hearts.

ENSEMBLE/OLAF UNDERSTUDY
Aaron is happy to be back for his fifth show at 5-Star Theatricals! He’s excited to help bring winter this summer! When not doing musical theatre, Aaron is a stuntman and fight coordinator for both film and theatre. Many blessings and love to his family, friends, and teachers. To my Valerie Ann, thank you for your laughter and your love. Other Theatre credits: Into the Woods, Oliver!, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Peter Pan. A Comedy of Errors, The Pajama Game, Ghost: The Musical, Fame, Merrily We Roll Along, and Once Upon a Mattress. @aaroncamitses

ENSEMBLE
For the first time in forever, Angelikah (Jelly) is ecstatic to dance and sing her heart out in 5-Star’s production of Frozen! After majoring in physics at Pomona College, she moved to LA to pursue a career in dance and has performed in various music videos and concept films. Jelly splits her time between multiple loves: dancing, figure skating, tutoring calculus, and searching for the best matcha spot in all of LA. All my love to Natalya, Bella, Troy, my day ones (you know who you are!), and my MSA fam! ig: @loveangelikah

ENSEMBLE/HANS UNDERSTUDY
Luc is incredibly excited to be joining this amazing production! Luc is a graduate of the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts. His recent credits include, Jon in Tick, Tick... Boom! (Chance Theater), Hermey in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (National Tour), Mark in RENT! (Chance Theater) Prince Eric in Disney’s the Little Mermaid (PCPA), and Fred in A Christmas Carol (Sacramento Theater Company). Luc would like to thank God, his incredibly supportive family, wonderful friends, and immensely supportive partner Andrea for all the love and support that they continue to show him.

ENSEMBLE/KRISTOFF & SVEN UNDERSTUDY
I hope you enjoy your time in Arendelle! A huge thank you to my love, my family, and my friends for always being in the audience—no matter the who, what, where, or how—throughout the years. This is dedicated to rediscovering the versions of ourselves who didn’t care who was watching or listening while we fell in love with performing. 

ENSEMBLE
Chloe Johnson (Ensemble) is realizing she should have brought a jacket with her to Arendelle this summer. She’s thrilled to be a part of such a wonderful cast in her first production with 5-Star Theatricals. Recent credits include Into the Woods (The Baker’s Wife), Pippin (Fastrada), Twelfth Night (Olivia), and The Polar Express (Bailey). UCLA Theater Class of 2024. Special thanks to Yvette, Cheryl, Anthony, Avalon Artists Group, her family and the big guy. @chloefjohnson, www.chloejohnson.com.

ENSEMBLE
Lielle Kaidar (Ensemble) (she/her) is elated to be making her 5-Star Theatricals debut with this joyous, feel-good musical, a full-circle moment, as 5-Star was the first theater company she auditioned for after moving from NJ to LA! Recent regional credits include: the American premiere of The Violin Maker, the second production of ICT’s 40th Anniversary season at the Beverly O’Neill Theater (dir. Caryn Desai), The Lincolns of Springfield (The Colony Theatre), Cabaret, Sunday in the Park with George (Pittsburgh Playhouse), The Bridges of Madison County (New Hazlett Theater), and Chess (WPPAC). You can catch her this summer on Blippi (Netflix), performing back at The Colony Theatre in The Lincolns of Springfield, and caroling in commercials, promos, and all over SoCal with The Holiday Carolers this holiday season. BFA in Musical Theatre, Point Park University. Endless gratitude to Michael Donovan, Richie Ferris, her family, Kyle, and the entire 5-Star team! IG: @liellekaii

ENSEMBLE/ANNA UNDERSTUDY
Melissa Musial is elated to fulfill her childhood dream in being a part of a Disney musical in Frozen! UC Irvine: BA in Drama, Honors in Musical Theater. Credits: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, (Carole King, Moonlight Amphitheater), The Sound of Music, (Maria u/s, Ensemble, 5-Star Theatricals), Beautiful (Cynthia Weil u/s, perf., Marilyn u/s, Betty, Ensemble, La Mirada), Grease (Marty Maraschino, La Mirada) The Light in the Piazza (Franca Naccarelli, CCAE Theatricals). Upcoming projects: Fiddler On The Roof, (Hodel, Moonlight Amphitheater) and Jekyll and Hyde, (Lucy, SDMT). Thank you to my family, friends, and my love for their constant support and special thanks to ATB Talent and the entire 5 Star team for giving me the chance to make my Frozen loving niece proud. TeeTee loves you! IG: melmuse95

ENSEMBLE
Welcome! Thank you for supporting 5-Star Theatricals and our beautiful Production of Frozen! Micah is a 2024 graduate of California State University Fullerton where he achieved his Bachelors of Fine Arts in Musical Theater. Since graduating, he’s participated in productions of The Prom at San Diego Musical Theater, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Wayward Artists, Sweeney Todd at The Phantom Projects Theater and Damn Yankees at the Gem Theater. He can’t wait to share this new project with you! Sit back, relax and be prepared to get cold, maybe even…Frozen.

ENSEMBLE
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Rasha is thrilled to be making her professional theatre debut in “Frozen”! Rasha began her training at age 2 at Carousel Dance Studio, where she is now lucky enough to share her creativity through teaching and choreographing. Rasha’s professional career has included performing at the Oscars City Gala, The Hollywood Christmas Parade, World of Dance Live, and most recently, performing as a Beauxbaton dancer at Universal Studios Hollywood! Along with pursuing her performing career, Rasha is currently completing her Bachelors degree in Psychology at UCLA. Endless love and thanks to her family, mentors, and the 5-Star theatricals team!

ENSEMBLE
Matthew is beyond excited to be making his 5-Star debut with Frozen! Born and raised in Sacramento, California, he has always been a lover of music and performing. Having found theater late in high school, Matthew is eternally grateful to be studying the craft at the UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television with one more year to go! Special thanks to all of Matthew’s family, friends, and educators for showing countless support and love throughout his artistic journey. He is delighted to be part of the magic this summer! Previous credits include: Nick Bottom in Something Rotten!, Sonny Malone in Xanadu, Jimmy Ray Dobbs in Bright Star, Benny in In The Heights, and more!

ENSEMBLE
Spencer Williams is thrilled to be making his 5 Star Theatricals debut! Williams recently earned his B.A. in Musical Theatre from Pepperdine University. Recent credits include: 9 to 5 (Franklin Hart Jr.), The Music Man (Marcellus), Mamma Mia! (Sky), and the World Premiere of Americana: A Murder Ballad at the Edinburgh Fringe (Lee). Spencer would like to thank his family, friends and management at ACP for all their love and support! Hygge! @spencerfoundhere

YOUTH ENSEMBLE
Zander Chin is excited to return for his third show with 5-Star Theatricals!  Zander is a singer, actor and voiceover artist.  Previous roles include Charley Bates in Oliver the Musical and Friedrich Von Trapp in the Sound of Music.  He most recently performed as Orpheus in Hadestown Teen at the Center Stage Theater in Santa Barbara.   You can hear his voice as Radish in Kindergarten the Musical and as the Emerald Emperor in the Mickey Mouse Fun House.  Thank you McKenna @DDOKIDS and @5startheatricals for making his dreams a reality! IG:@zandersmiles

YOUTH ENSEMBLE/YOUNG ANNA UNDERSTUDY

Ava is thrilled to be making her debut with 5-Star Theatricals! Her first musical, Frozen Jr, was just two and a half years ago. While playing Young Anna, she instantly fell in love with the stage and has been performing nonstop since. Most recently, Ava played Bielke in Fiddler on the Roof starring Jason Alexander and directed by Lonny Price (McCoy Rigby/La Mirada). Other notable credits: Jojo in Seussical (Highstreet), Marta in Sound of Music (JWRC), Susan in Miracle on 34th Street (West Valley Playhouse); National Anthem soloist; Other favorite select roles: Peter Pan, Annie, Young Simba, Flounder. Thank you to the entire Frozen team for this opportunity and to her parents and doggy Dixie! IG @avagisellefield

YOUTH ENSEMBLE/YOUNG ELSA UNDERSTUDY
Charlee Marie is thrilled to be part of her first production with 5 Star Theatricals! Though new to 5 Star, Charlee is no stranger to musical theater.  She began appearing in productions at age 4.  Favorite roles include Annie (Annie), Lavender (Matilda), Dory (Finding Nemo), and Amaryllis (Music Man).  This is her second performance in a production of Frozen, having previously played the part of Olaf​ in a smaller production.  Outside the theater, Charlee recently had a starring role in Disney's 2024 Create Your World: Making a Disney Song series, and is the voice behind AmericanGirl​, Girl of the Year 2025, Summer McKinny.  She has 2 brothers, loves camping in her family's Airstream, going snow skiing, and loves all her pets - a new dog named Maverick, a cat named Junior, and Butter the hamster.  She hopes you enjoy the show!          

YOUTH ENSEMBLE
Madison North is thrilled to be back on the 5 Star Stage where she has performed in Ragtime, Beauty & the Beast, Joseph, & Evita! Other favorite roles include Gladys in The Skin of Our Teeth & Jan in Grease at VIP; and performing in The Wizard of Oz at Conejo Players Theatre & Glendale Center Theatre, and Hairspray at CPT. She is lead singer in the band Gold Silverware, covering classic rock. Thanks to God, her family, friends, 5 Star, and DDO Kids agents!

YOUTH ENSEMBLE
Conner is excited to be making his 5 Star Theatricals debut! Credits include: Newsies (Musical Theatre West), Linus Van Pelt ( Knott’s Berry Farm - Voiceover), Featured Dancer/Singer (Disney’s Rose Parade), and Elite Holiday Entertainment (Westbeat - 3D Theatricals). He has been singing and dancing for 14 years and is thrilled to be here in Thousand Oaks performing Frozen and much love to his family and friends for their constant and impactful support!

YOUTH ENSEMBLE
Sophia Sedik is a recent graduate of Chaminade College Preparatory High School in West Hills. She is thrilled to be making her debut with 5-Star Theatricals and is grateful for the opportunity to be part of this production. Most recently, Sophia had the honor of performing on the Montalbán Theatre stage as part of the 2025 Jerry Herman Awards. She will be continuing her academic journey at Oregon State University this fall.