Nevaeh Takahashi
Nevaeh is so happy to be back at her second home, doing the thing she loves with the people she loves. Nevaeh is a recent graduate of Glenwood High School in New Boston, Ohio and will be attending Wright State University this fall for B.S. in Organizational Leadership. Beetlejuice Jr will be Nevaeh’s 21st show with the players. You may have recently seen her in roles such as Princess Fiona (Shrek the Musical, VRCFA in Portsmouth, Ohio) or Anne Boleyn (Six: Teen Edition). Nevaeh is endlessly grateful for the Paramount and would love to thank and dedicate this performance to everyone who has assisted in her growth for the past six years: Her educators, directors, friends, boyfriend, and most importantly, her family.
Lydia Deetz
Khloe Boyles
Khloe is a dedicated student-athlete who enjoys participating in soccer, basketball, track, band, and choir while maintaining a strong commitment to her academics. Although she loves being active, her greatest passion is performing. Singing and acting have given her the confidence to express herself, tell meaningful stories, and connect with audiences. Theatre has also introduced her to many incredible people, creating lasting friendships and a strong sense of community. Khloe loves stepping on stage, challenging herself with new roles, and continuing to grow as both a performer and a person. She is excited to share her passion and creativity through every performance. You might’ve also seen her as Lavender in Matilda the musical, as well as Wendy in The Paramounts production of Peter pan! Khloe would also like to shout out her step mom dani, for constantly being there for her and helping her have a better chance of success with her acting career. She hopes you all enjoy the show!
Beetlejuice
Adam Maitland
Lane Lemaster
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Barbara Maitland
Shylan McPeek
Shylan is thrilled to be making her Paramount Players debut as Barbara Maitland in Beetlejuice Jr. She is a recent graduate of RWHS, where she participated in Chamber Choir, Choir, and Drama Club. This fall, she will attend Northern Kentucky University to pursue a BFA in Musical Theatre Performance. Shylan would like to thank everyone who has supported and encouraged her throughout her journey, especially the Paramount Players for this incredible opportunity, her mom and sister for their endless love and support, and her high school director, Bugs Reinhardt, for believing in her and helping her grow as a performer. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Samantha Thompson
Samantha Thompson is thrilled to be making her Paramount Players debut in Beetlejuice JR. A recent graduate of Portsmouth West High School, she will attend Morehead State University this fall to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education. Beetlejuice JR. marks Samantha’s first production with the Paramount Players and her 30th show total before beginning her college journey. Audiences may have recently seen her as Persephone in Portsmouth West High School’s production of Hadestown or as Gingy in Portsmouth Area Arts Council’s production of Shrek the Musical. Samantha is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to perform with the Paramount Players and would like to thank her directors, cast mates, friends, and family for their unwavering encouragement and support throughout her theatre journey all these years!
Delia Schlimmer
Brynleigh Ringrose
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Otho
Miss Argentina
Payton Moore
Payton is so honored to portray the fabulous Miss Argentina in Beetlejuice Jr! She is an upcoming junior at Boyd County High School where she is involved in extracurriculars such as Choir and FBLA. You may have seen her as Catherine of Aragon in Six:Teen Edition, or Karen the Computer in SpongeBob:The Musical. This marks her 4th production with the Paramount Players and there is no other group she’d rather share the stage with than her family at the Paramount!
Charles Deetz
Elijah Kasper
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José Dixon
José is an upcoming 8th grader and is excited to return to the stage for his second production with the Paramount Players. He is honored to portray Maxie Dean and is eager to continue growing as a performer, learning from this talented cast and crew, and bringing this fun story to life. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Maxie Dean / Priest
Avery McFann
Avery is excited to return to the Paramount Players stage as Maxine Dean in Beetlejuice JR. Some of her favorite past roles include Young Elsa in Frozen, Susan Waverly in White Christmas, Rabbit in Winnie the Pooh KIDS, Marie in The Aristocats KIDS, Little Anastasia in Anastasia, Flounder Understudy/Windward in The Little Mermaid, and Fan in A Christmas Carol. Avery also had the honor of playing Annie in Annie Jr. with Mountain Movers Theatre in Louisa, Kentucky.
Maxine Dean
Juno
Charlotte Bloomer
Charlotte is thrilled to be taking the stage in Beetlejuice JR as Juno. This is her 14th show with the Paramount Players. She is a student at Paul G. Blazer High School, her past credits include her debut in Matilda, The Oracle in Percy Jackson, The Narrator in Puffs, Edgar in Aristocats JR, and Teary Girl in Mean Girls JR. When she isn't at the Paramount running lines, she can often be found at the archery range or doing service work with Key Club where she is the Public Relations Committee Director. She would like to thank her theatre family and friends for their endless support.
Sky
Naly Khounlavong
Naly is excited to return to the Paramount Players stage as Sky in Beetlejuice Jr. A member of the Paramount Players family for the past four years, this is her 13th production with the company. Some of her favorite roles include Roquefort the Mouse in The Aristocats Kids, Young Anna in Frozen The Musical, and Young Fiona in Shrek. Naly is grateful for the friendships, memories, and opportunities theater has given her, and she thanks the directors, cast, crew, and her family for their unwavering support. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Bentley Slone
Bentley is thrilled to be returning to the Paramount Players stage as Machete Groom in Beetlejuice Jr. This marks his third production with the Paramount Players, and he couldn’t be more excited to be part of this wonderfully weird show! Audiences may have seen Bentley as a member of the Lollipop Guild in The Wizard of Oz and in the Ensemble of The SpongeBob Musical. Bentley has loved growing as a performer with each production and is grateful for the friendships and memories he’s made along the way. He would like to thank his family, friends, directors, and fellow cast members for their encouragement and support. Bentley hopes you enjoy this delightfully strange adventure—and remember… it’s showtime!
Machete Groom
Harper Caudill
Harper is excited to take the stage for another production at the Paramount Theater. She will be entering 8th grade in the fall and has been in theater productions with the Paramount Players since she was 8 years old. Harper has also been involved in shows with the First Stage Theatre Company and the Aspire! Conservatory of Fine and Performing Arts. When not on the theater stage, she stays busy playing keyboard and performing vocals as a member of the Tri-State Rock Academy.
Dead Jockey
Parachute Jumper
Annie Erwin
Annie is very excited to perform in this show. She loves to dance and have a good time with her friends. You will see Annie in’s several of the dance number but she is most excited for That Beautiful Sound, since she got to help choreograph it. Annie very grateful to be a part of this show and hopes that you enjoy it.
Death by Toaster
Addie Bauder
Addison is so excited to be in Beetlejuice. She can’t wait for everyone to see the fun and creepy side that this show brings out.
Anniston Jones
I am very glad to be apart of the show Beetlejuice JR. I have been in the Paramount theatre for 8 months and have done 3 shows. I have just graduated Charles Russell Elementary school, and I am going to Ashland Middle. My favorite thing to do is sing, and dance. I am very grateful for my family and friends who cheer me on every show. And I am super excited for this show!
Death by Fireworks
Sawyer Hobbs
Harper is excited to take the stage for another production at the Paramount Theater. She will be entering 8th grade in the fall and has been in theater productions with the Paramount Players since she was 8 years old. Harper has also been involved in shows with the First Stage Theatre Company and the Aspire! Conservatory of Fine and Performing Arts. When not on the theater stage, she stays busy playing keyboard and performing vocals as a member of the Tri-State Rock Academy.
Dead Cheerleader
Cigar Mobster
Rosie Bridges
Rosie is so excited to be back on stage with my favorite people! Theater is something I’m truly passionate about, and I can’t wait to spend a lifetime doing what I love. Being surrounded by people who share that passion is one of the most rewarding feelings. Everyone has put so much hard work into this show, and I’m so grateful that I get to come home from rehearsal tired, because I wouldn’t want to be doing anything else. John 4:7
Mover 1
Kennedy Slone
Kennedy is thrilled to haunt the stage in her 5th Paramount Players production, appearing as Mover 1 in Beetlejuice Jr. Her previous credits include SIX: Teen Edition (Pre-Show Chorus), The Wizard of Oz (Munchkin), Frozen (Ensemble), and The SpongeBob Musical (Ensemble). Theater has become one of Kennedy’s greatest passions, and she is so grateful for every opportunity to learn, grow, and perform alongside such a talented cast and creative team. She would like to thank her directors, choreographers, crew, cast mates, friends, and especially her family for their endless love, encouragement, and support. Kennedy hopes this delightfully strange production leaves you laughing, singing along, and embracing the wonderfully weird.