Teen Advisory Group

Asha Navaratnasingam She/Her | Homeschool | Normandy Park, WA

Hi, I’m Asha Navaratnasingam and have been involved in the arts for most of my life. I discovered my passion for theatre when I saw my first live production at only three years old. For the years since, I’ve performed in and assisted with many shows, including playing Melpomene in Xanadu at Hi-Liners Musical Theatre, Anita in 101 Dalmations at Seattle Children’s Theatre, and Lafayette in Aristocats at Seattle Children’s Theatre. I’ve also worked behind the scenes as a production assistant in a number of plays to include Legally Blonde and Pirates Past Noon at Hi-Liners Musical Theatre. I’ve enjoyed partnering with teaching artists at Hi-Liners Musical Theatre to develop and implement a curriculum for preschool programming. In addition to my theatre experience, I’ve studied piano for seven years, taken voice lessons for over three years, and have been in dance classes for more than two years. These experiences have shaped me into a well-rounded artist and further enhanced my love for theatre. I seek opportunities to serve and be involved in my community. Currently I am on the Youth Advisory Board at Coyote Central, where we provide a youth voice to Coyote’s strategic planning and programming. I have also performed in Hit the Streets at Coyote Central, a program dedicated to spreading awareness about issues in our world and making a positive impact in society. It fulfills me knowing that I am helping this anchor in our community become even stronger. I am so grateful for all the opportunities I have had to explore the arts and pursue my passion for theatre, and I plan to remain involved and committed not only to continually striving and learning as an artist, but also to spreading joy through working with the community. 

Callan Barth He/Him | West Seattle High | Seattle, WA

Callan Barth has been performing in various theatres around Seattle such as Seattle Children's Theatre, The 5th Ave Theatre, Seattle Opera, and is a trained dancer who has performed with the Seattle Storm Dance Troupe. In his spare time he loves to play guitar, bass, and piano and aspires to be a film director. 

Charlotte Durham She/Her | Ingraham High | Seattle, WA

Charlotte Durham is a freshman at Ingraham High School. She has been involved in theatre for many years, including being part of the Seattle Youth Opera Project and multiple school musicals. She studies violin, voice, and dance, and enjoys running cross country. 

Chloe Payton-Zindle She/Her | Garfield High | Seattle, WA

Chloe P-Z is a 17-year-old high school senior who aspires to use her talents to explore the connection between children's brains and performative arts in hopes to become a drama therapist. She is currently a stressed online school student, due to the pandemic who is also trying to juggle college applications and babysitting. In her very little free time she enjoys watching horror movies and laying on the floor. 

Corinne Fischer She/Her | Roosevelt High | Seattle, WA

Hi! My name is Corinne Fischer and I am a junior at Roosevelt High school. This will be my third year on the Teen Advisory Board and I couldn't be more excited to be back collaborating with SCT and Kaiser Permanente! During my free time I love to read, bake, enjoy my cute dog's company, and spend time with family and friends. I am a cheerleader at my school and also a proud type one diabetic. 🙂    

Dominick Borges He/Him & They/Them | West Seattle High | Seattle, WA

Dominick is a sophomore at West Seattle High School, he loves theater and he's really excited to be a part of T.A.G.!!! 

Ellie DeFreese She/Her | Hillcrest High | Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Hi! My name is Ellen DeFreese and I am from Tuscaloosa, Alabama. I am seventeen years old and a senior in high school. I enjoy theatre, music, and reading. I am a member of my school's thespian society and work backstage crew in their performances. In the past, I have worked crew for Theatre Tuscaloosa and plan to work their Christmas show this year.   

Giovee Roque He/Him | Mercer Island High | Seattle, WA

Giovee Roque is an inspired actor who is happiest when he is on stage. He has taken voice lessons, ukulele lessons, improv classes, acting classes with Seattle Children’s Theater, and more. He is also an active member of the school marching and jazz bands and is content when people enjoy the sound of his trumpet. Giovee is regularly identified by his teacher’s as a natural leader. When Giovee is not practicing a monologue or making music on his instruments you can find him giving a 100% on the field playing ultimate frisbee. Giovee Roque’s end goal is to go to film school and hopefully be a part of the film industry himself. 

Hope Allen
She/Her | Jason Lee Middle | Tacoma, WA

Hope Allen is an 8th grader at Jason Lee Middle School in Tacoma Washington. She is the 2019 recipient of the Responsibility award from the YMCA of Greater Seattle Camping Services. As a volunteer in her church choir since the age of 5 Hope has developed a passion for singing and also enjoys expressing herself through hip hop dance.   

Izzy Rampersad She/Her | Ballard High | Seattle, WA

Izzy Rampersad is so excited to be in the Teen Advisory Group for her second year. She has been taking classes at Seattle Children’s Theatre for a long time and has been in their Summer and Mainstage Seasons. SCT is such a wonderful organization and she is happy to help them by giving her perspective and to learn from others about their unique perspectives.   

Jeremiah McDonald He/Him | Clinton High | Clinton, Mississippi

My name is Jeremiah. I like to play video games mostly games like Call of Duty or 2k(basketball). I enjoy watching sports, especially basketball. It is my favorite sport and my favorite player is Lebron James. I also enjoy spending time with friends and family, and making people happy and full of laughter.

Katie Box She/Her | Highline High | Burien, WA

Katie Box has been acting for ten years. She started at Hi-liners in Burien, WA and then began taking acting classes at SCT. The highlight of her roles was playing Truly Scrumptious in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang during a summer program at Sing Out Seattle. In addition to her acting career, Katie has written two scripts and is working on three more that she hopes to publish to wide audiences. 

Nora Leonard She/Her | Holy Names Academy | Seattle, WA

Hi! My name is Nora Leonard. I am a senior at Holy Names Academy. I love to ski and act, and my favorite candy is candy corn or jelly beans. I've been a part of the Teen Advisory Group for two years. I'm looking forward to continuing to work with Ghosted and help with the transition online and I am super excited about being a part of TAG again and the work that we do with SCT and Kaiser Permanente!    

Sam Kuo He/Him | Shorecrest High | Shoreline, WA

I'm a ninth grader at Shorecrest Highschool. I love football, cats and theatre. I am also really excited about returning to the Teen Advisory Group.   

Sarah Sutherland-Field She/Her | Mount Rainier High | Normandy Park, WA

Sarah Sutherland-Field is 16 years old and a junior at Mount Rainier High School. She has been acting for three years, and loves everything about it. Sarah is so excited to join the Seattle Children's Theatre community! 

Sophia Beams She/Her | Seattle Academy | Kirkland, WA

I've been a film and theater actor for close to six years. I've written two short films and one full-length play. I also love playing the piano, baking, and playing video games.