Eleven-year-old Macie Joy Speer is excited for this production in her hometown as she makes her HGO debut. Under the guidance of voice teacher and Director Emily Tello Speck, she has performed roles including Brigitta von Trapp in The Sound of Music and Ilsa in Brother Andrew, both at A.D. Players at the George Theater. Speer has also appeared in productions including Sense and Sensibility at 4th Wall Theatre Company, Frozen Junior (Olaf), and Annie (title role) at two local theaters. She is a member of the performance dance team at Point of Grace Dance Studio.