BEN loves to skateboard and would like to own a skateboard shop in the future. His rationale is that he can skate board whenever he wants to and make lots of money at it at the same time. Sounds great! Ben helps his family around the house by mowing the lawn and keeping his room clean. Ben is 11 years old and has 1 brother, 1 sister and 4 pets.

Hobbit name: Todo Bumbleroot of Fair Downs

BAYLEE’S favorite subjects are math and music. She enjoys playing the cello and is currently the only cellist in the fifth grade orchestra. Baylee is 10 years old and has one older sister, one younger sister and one younger brother. Baylee also enjoys playing soccer and participating in gymnastics. She has been a member of Destination Imagination (DI) for the past three years. Although Baylee would like to be a professional soccer player, she thinks going to college to become a veterinarian would be fun. Baylee thinks being in The Hobbit will be a great experience for her. We think you’re right!

Hobbit name: Polly Chubb

ALEC is actively involved in soccer; he is a talented player and was even nominated to play for the USA 11-year-old soccer team! Alec’s dream is to become a professional soccer player and from what we see on the playground he has the speed and the goal kick already mastered. He has 2 dogs named Moose and Cocoa as well as a lizard named Spike. Alec wanted to be in a play this year and we are certainly glad that his debut is in The Hobbit.

Hobbit name: Fard Loamsdown of Deep Hallow

REBECCA was born in Detroit and moved to Albany before settling in Spring Lake all before her Kindergarten year. Rebecca is an avid reader and a dancer. She plays both violin and cornet, AND she regularly competes in the sport of speed-skating! Rebecca wanted to be in The Hobbit so she can work on her acting abilities and polish her skills in order to speak comfortably in front of people later in life. Rebecca aspires to become a lawyer and feels she would be good at this job since she always speaks the truth. We think Rebecca is headed for Washington and she’ll make us all proud when she’s in the White House.

Hobbit name: Lila Grubb

ALLIE is not new to the stage having performed in Once Upon a Mattress. Allie also delighted the audience by singing in the talent show twice during the last few years. Her favorite subjects are music and art. She enjoys drawing and playing tennis. Allie would like to be a singer when she grows up. She loves "tiny, little things" and stuffed animals. Allie is eleven years old and has 3 younger brothers and three pets.

Hobbit name: Daisy Frumblefoot

TOMMY likes to make messes! He helps his family by cleaning up (good thing) and doing yard work. Tommy acquired his stage experience by performing in the elaborate Glory of Easter pageant production at his church. Tommy wanted to be in this play because he could play Dork and argue with his twin brother Kenny, playing Doof, without getting into trouble from his parents. Tommy wants to be a professional basketball player and looks to start his career by being a part of the fifth grade boys' basketball team.

Hobbit name: Moro Hardbottle

KENNY is 10 years old and has a twin brother playing the part of Dork, an older brother and an older sister. He likes art and reading. His favorite books are the Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket. He wanted to be in this play because he also enjoyed reading The Hobbit and thought acting out the scenes would be fun. Kenny would like to be a carpenter when he grows up. He believes he would be good at it because he really likes to "build stuff." Kenny’s stage experience includes being in The Glory of Easter at Spring Lake Wesleyan Church.

Hobbit name: Marmadd Hardbottle

MICHAEL lived in Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee, before moving to Spring Lake. This is his first year at Lake Hills and he has been a great addition to our school. Michael helps his family at home by keeping his baby sister Emma happy. He is good at math and music and wants to pursue the music circuit as a career so he can become a star! He would also like to investigate the "video game testing" industry because he is a master of video games. In the interim he is interested in finding a few more friends to play video games with so that he is not bored. It’s all research...right?

Hobbit name: Berilac Loamsdown

BRENDA is not a stranger to the stage since she has been in 6 dance recitals. She started dancing at the age of three and has been delighting her family and audiences with her performances ever since. Brenda would like to go to college to become a marine biologist. She is a good swimmer and she is interested in sea creatures. Brenda also enjoys reading because "it gives me a chance to explore." Brenda is 10 years old and has a dog named Zara and a cat named Rosco.

Hobbit name: Bramblerose Moss

BEN is a native of Spring Lake and enjoys the outdoors. His favorite sports are rock climbing and hockey. Ben has been involved with hockey for "a long time" and is always playing sports on the playground. His favorite subjects are math and art. Ben’s past theater experience includes a role in a Christmas play. He was born on March 8, 1994, and has one older sister and 3 pets.

Hobbit name: Todo Small Burrows of Sandy Downs

SARAH lived in Minnesota before moving to Michigan. She has one younger brother who also attends Lake Hills. Her favorite subjects are art and science. Art is therapeutic for Sarah. She states, "I can be creative and that is the way I express myself." Sarah’s previous performance experience includes being in a sign language drama act, and in a gymnastic show. Sarah loves to act and be funny. She describes herself as kind, funny and a drama queen. Her favorite color is bright green. Sarah sees cartooning or perhaps being a fashion designer in her future.

Hobbit name: Prisca Bumbleroot of Haysend

BRIAN likes bike riding and playing video games. He is happy to be included in this production because he has wanted to be in a play since he was 7 years old. Brian helps around the house by taking care of his baby sister. He would like to become a monster truck driver when he gets older. He thinks he has all the right moves to become a great driver since he has been watching monster trucks in action for a very long time. Brian’s favorite colors are pink, black and red.

Hobbit name: Todo Hamwich of Buckelberry Fern

MICHAEL aspires to be a sports store manager. He feels this would be a great occupation for him because he loves to play sports. Michael plays football and soccer both on the recess field and in area leagues. He has one older brother, one younger brother, a dog, and a lizard named Stuey. He wanted to be in this play because he thought he would be good at his part. Michael would like the audience to know that he "gets along with just about anybody except my brothers and anybody that likes Michigan State."

Hobbit name: Berilac Brambleburr of Bindbale Wood

BEN is 11 years old and has lived in Spring Lake all of his life. He is the middle child sandwiched between sisters. At this time, Ben would like to consider a career in dentistry. He believes since he has had a lot of experience with metal in his mouth he is well prepared for the orthodontic aspect. Ben also states, "I don't get sick when I look in people's mouths." We agree with Ben that this is a very important trait for anyone with dentistry aspirations!

Hobbit name: Todo Sandydowns

CHELSEY lived in Cedar Springs, Michigan, before moving to Spring Lake. She is 11 years old and has an older and younger brother. Chelsey enjoys scrapbooking, cooking, and helping her Grandma by working in her shop. Her previous stage experience includes a part in the production of The Bear Who Wanted to Eat the Moon. Chelsey would like to go to college to become a vet, possibly specializing in mice, or work in a hair salon. Her pet mouse, Tiny, is really hoping for the veterinarian career. Which ever path you choose Chelsey, we’re sure you’ll be successful.

Hobbit name: Azaelia Bunce of Brokens Borings

RACHEL has been involved with acting through the Muskegon Civic Theater program. She would like to continue studying theater and someday be a professional actress. Rachel enjoys art and social studies; she feels the best thing about social studies is the chance to learn about explorers. Rachel was a member of the fifth grade girls basketball team. She really had a great experience and now considers basketball to be her favorite sport. Rachel is 10 years old and has 3 sisters and 2 pets. She describes herself as funny, nice and caring. We agree.

Hobbit name: Tigerlilly Took of Great Smials

ALYSSA brings years of dance experience to our stage. She started taking dance lessons at the tender age of 2. Her training includes ballet, jazz and tap lessons. Alyssa is currently under the instruction of Diane’s School of Dance and a member of their traveling dance company. We credit them for their assistance with The Elvin Dance in our play. Alyssa’s group has won national competitions and has had the honor of dancing on stages in many exciting cities as well as the stages at both Walt Disney World and Epcot Center. Alyssa would like to go to college to become a veterinarian. She loves to handle animals. With 4 pets of her own, she is well on her way.

Hobbit name: Rosie-Posie Sandy Banks

JESSE enjoys music. He plays in the fifth grade band and writes, "music is cool because we learn new notes." Jesse has previously performed in his church play and thinks that being in The Hobbit is a nice way to take up his time. Jesse is the middle child of three boys. He helps his family by watching his little brother Theo. Jesse would like to be a pro skate boarder after he graduates from high school and has already mastered the Ollie, 50-50, and part of a kick flip on the skateboard.

Hobbit name: Dimple Knotwise of Michel Delving