Meet Our Cast
At Magical Moments Entertainment we want you to get to know our cast of friendly faces. Below are our professional and dedicated performers who bring the magical moments to every event.
Our cast is hand-selected based on their talent, professionalism, and love for bringing smiles to children. Each performer undergoes training to embody their characters and ensure every moment feels like pure magic.
Jorie
President and CEO
Jorie is the President and CEO of Magical Moments Entertainment. A lifelong performer, she began singing at just two years old, started acting in high school, and discovered her love for cosplay after moving to Omaha in 2013. That same year, she auditioned for Disney and made it to the final round—an unforgettable experience that inspired her to bring that same magic to her own community. What began as cosplaying Disney princesses soon blossomed into a full-scale entertainment company.
In October 2021, Jorie married her own Prince Charming, continuing her real-life fairytale. Her favorite characters to portray include the Brave Princess, Snow White, and the iconic Salem Sisters.
Favorite Movie: Peter Pan
Jessie
Marketing & Casting Director, Performer
Jessie the Marketing & Casting Director for Magical Moments Entertainment, as well as an experienced performer. She is a stage manager and actor in the Des Moines metro area, where she relocated to in June of 2021. Jessie graduated from University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre! As a child, Jessie traveled the world as a military kid and lived in 3 countries by the age of 9. Jessie currently works at an Autism clinic doing ABA therapy with kiddos ages 2 to 6. Her favorite characters to perform as are the Jolly Nanny, Little Mermaid, and the Grecian Damsel. Her favorite role now is being a mom.
Favorite Movie: Mary Poppins
Olivia
Communications Director, Performer
Olivia is the Communications Director and a part-time performer at Magical Moments Entertainment. She has her degree in social work and absolutely adores working with children and has been doing so for many years. She desires to bring hope, safety, and magic to every child she meets, which is why she loves being a princess with MME. To her, there is nothing better than watching a kid light up with joy from meeting their favorite character. Her favorite characters to spend time with are Sleeping Beauty, the Little Mermaid, and the Snow Queen.
Favorite Movie: Peter Pan
Molly
Assistant Company Manager & Performer
Molly is a full time student at UNL studying graphic design. She has been singing and acting for 9 years and has a passion for performing. Her latest shows include Footloose and Seussical. She loves working with children and making them smile! She also teaches at Bellevue Dance Academy as a vocal director and work as a scenic artist. Her favorite Disney princesses are Rapunzel and Anna. Molly has a passion for all things in the arts! Molly was also apart of the Disney College Program in Orlando!
Favorite Movie: Peter Pan
Donovan
Performer
Donovan has been MME for 4 years now and has enjoyed every minute of it. Donovan is a graduate from Ralston High School and currently attends The American Musical and Dramatic Academy to further is education in the arts. Now stranger to the stage, Donovan has been seen local in many community theater shows. Some of his favorite credits include Kevin (The Prom) with Bellevue Little Theatre, Prince Herbert and Others (Spamalot) with Ralston Community Theater, Doody (Grease) with Bellevue Little Theatre, and Bard Boy/Ensemble (Something Rotten) with Ralston Community Theater. Donovan is also a 2 time OEAA nominee for his roles as Doody in Grease and Pugsley Addams in The Addams Family. When Donovan is not performing or making magical moments, he can be found at Fun-Plex as an Admission Supervisor. Some of Donovan’s favorite people to hangout with are The Holiday Grouch, The Pumpkin King, and the Ice Harvester
Favorite Movie: Luca
Montana
Performer
Montana is originally from Arizona. She was in the Air Force for 6 years where she met her boyfriend. They decided to move to his home town of Des Moines, IA after their enlistment. She likes to spend her free time quilting, sewing various projects, and spending time with their dog Cash. She jokingly calls herself a tinker like our tinker fairy, since she enjoys making so many things! She loves all things Disney and Pixar. Montana is currently attending Iowa Western earning a degree and A&P license in aviation maintenance.
Favorite Movie: Toy Story
Morgan
Performer
Creating magic is one of Morgan’s strong suits whatever she puts herself in. Other than performing for Magical Moments, Morgan involves herself in Makeup and Hair Design for theatre and opera, is a videographer for Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson High School football, and is a paraeducator at Kirn Middle School. A few of her favorite characters to perform are Ursula, Mary Sanderson, and Mrs Claus. When Morgan (finally) gets some free time, she loves to spend time with family and friends on the patio.
Favorite Movie: Monsters Inc.
Joanna
Performer
Joanna is a performer at MME. She is currently pursuing a vocal performance degree at UNO.. Joanna enjoys spending her time busking in downtown Omaha. Joanna loves performing and reacting to the people around her. Her favorite color is light pink, and she's obsessed with Mac and cheese. Joanna is super excited to continue performing with MME and make her childhood dream of becoming a princess come true.
Favorite Movie: Tangled
Brenna
Performer
Brenna’s love of animation and magic began when she was a child. Throughout her life, she has been passionate about helping others find magic in their lives. She enjoys dance and art, and has taught children arts & crafts as well as helping out at her dance studio with young dancers. She is new to the MME family and is very excited to be a part of the team!
Favorite Movie: Princess and The Frog
Becca
Performer
Rebecca is currently working towards her bachelors in nursing at UNO/UNMC. When she is not performing she is working part time as a CNA at a clinic. She has 6+ years of vocal training throughout middle/high school and was involved in cheerleading, varsity show choir, and varsity choir. Rebecca has a passion for helping others. She loves being able to make people smile and create memories. Her favorite princess friends are Ice Princess and Rapunzel.
Favorite Movie: Luca
AJ
Performer
AJ is an aspiring thespian from Kansas City, MO. She is currently a senior at Creighton University studying Psychology, Criminal Justice, and Theatre. They have performed with various companies across the Omaha metropolitan area including Bellevue Little Theatre, Chanticleer Community Theatre, Great Plains Theatre Commons, and the Creighton University Theatre Department. While AJ does love the heroes and heroines – both royal and super alike – her favorite characters have always been the sidekicks. AJ is incredibly grateful and excited to join MME as a performer and cannot wait to help make all your fairytale wishes come true!
Favorite Movie: The Little Mermaid (both versions!)
Scott
Performer
Scott is a recent graduate of Bellevue West where he was apart of the choir and theater departments, He has been performing though for 13 years through Bellevue Dance Academy, which is owned by his loving mother Susan; whom Scott also loves so much! He has been apart of 18 shows including Shrek Jr. (Shrek), Cinderella (Drizella), Frozen Jr. (Duke of Weselton), Elf Jr. (Buddy), and many more roles. When he is not performing, he plays guitar for a local metal band. His favorite character to portray is Spidey-guy.
Favorite Movie: Hercules
Makenzie
Performer
Makenzie is a veteran princess who has been in the world of royals since 2016! She loves getting to make magical memories and finding ways to add special touches to every event she does. Makenzie is a certified grief counselor, grief support group leader, and a licensed funeral director! She lives the best of both worlds getting to cherish the deep love that lives in both the lightest and darkest times of our lives.
Favorite Movie: Cinderella III: A Twist in Time
Annika
Performer
Annika has her B.A. in theatre from Augustana University. While there she served as executive director of their student run company, Augustana Collaborative Theatrical Society, and as communications coordinator of the Theta Psi chapter of Alpha Psi Omega. Some of her favorite credits include Amy (Little Women), Katie (Puberty: The Musical), and Cinderella (Cinderella). Backstage Annika can be found stage managing or lighting designing. Prior to joining MME she worked for 5 years with the Dakota Academy of Performing Arts as an instructor. In her free time she enjoys cross-stitch and golf.
Favorite Movie: Zootopia
Trevor
Performer
Trevor is currently studying at University of Nebraska- Omaha as a Musical Theatre major. Between his time performing for the company and studying hard for his classes, Trevor helps build sets in UNO’s black box theatre, creating theatre magic on and off stage. He loves making impressions, singing Josh Groban, and listening to film scores. As a character performer at Magical Moments Entertainment, Trevor puts his skills to the test to bring on the magic.
Favorite Movie: Spiderman: No Way Home
Cain
Performer
Bio coming soon!
Shin
Performer
Shin officially started his theatre journey his freshman year of high school. He has loved acting, singing, and dressing up since as long as he can remember. Shin has done 4 shows, and hopes that number will continue to grow in the near future! He’s ready to bring the fun and magic to a wonderful company.
Favorite Movie: The Lion King
Sophia
Performer
Sophia recently graduated from Papillion La Vista South High School where she was a part of theatre, show choir, and other musical activities. She has been with Magical Moments for a little over a year and performs any chance she gets. Some of her more recent shows include Alice By Heart, All Shook Up, and Crazy For You and her favorite role so far has been Meg March in Little Women. She plans to attend UNL in the fall of 2025 and continue to audition and perform in shows. Her favorite things to do are travel, read, and hang out with her friends. She loves creating memories and being a part of the magic at MME!
Favorite Movie: Alice in Wonderland
Max
Performer
Max is a performer for MME and has spent his whole life in the Omaha metro area. He serves in the Iowa National Guard and is currently taking classes for aviation mechanics.
Favorite movie: Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith
Liz
Performer
Liz is in the middle of her first year with MME and finds immense joy in being able to work with such an amazing company. Liz is currently a senior at Mercy High School and participates in many musical and theatrical activities. Liz plans on majoring in either commercial music or vocal music when she goes to college. Liz’s related experiences include performing in her high school show choir and theater productions, her favorite role so far has been Grace Farrell in her senior production of Annie, she has been in a rock band for the past 2 years through SNJ studios and performs as a lead vocalist, while she isn’t performing, Liz can be found working at Vala’s as the dragon show attendant or at attractions. Liz’s favorite people to hang out with include Little Mermaid, Princess Beauty, Rapunzel and Wonder Gal.
Favorite Movie: Enchanted
Dannie
Performer
Dannie is a Junior at Central High school. She has loved theater ever since she was 13 and watched Hamilton with her mom. She has been active in choir classes since elementary school and have been in the following shows: The Play That Goes Wrong!, Mamma Mia., and is currently in Beauty and the Beast. Her goal is to be in as many productions as she can be. Her favorite color is Purple and she loves doing makeup. Dannie also has a collection of fun and funky earrings with over 30 pairs of unique styles!
Favorite Movie: Tangled
Dakota
Performer
Dakota is thrilled to be joining the MME family! He is a current junior at Drake University in Des Moines getting his BFA in Musical theatre with a minor in Spanish! Dakota has been performing on the stage for over ten years with notable performances like Prince Topher in Cinderella (Des Moines Playhouse0, Pat Denning in 42nd Street(Drake University) and Mike in The Theory of Relativity(Drake University) When not on the stage or performing he spends most of his time traveling or hanging out with friends and family!
Favorite Movie: The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Jordan
Performer
Jordan is a new cast member at MME and a current student at Bellevue West High School! She has been performing in musicals and choirs for 6 years—both through Bellevue Dance Academy and MKS studios—and has been dancing her whole life and cheerleading throughout high school. Her favorite roles that she’s played onstage include Lily St. Regis in Annie and Truly Scrumptious in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. After high school, Jordan plans to continue expanding her involvement of the arts by going to film school and learning how to write and produce her own films. But for now she loves playing Princess Anna.
Favorite Movie: The Lion King,
Jacob
Performer
Jacob is a graduate of Bellevue West High School and attends the University of Nebraska, pursuing a career in Archaeology. He enjoys musical theater, having most recently performed as Captain Hook in the production of Peter Pan by MKS studios. He also has experience in vocal performance, as a member of the Vivace Select Choir at MKS. Aside from performance arts, Jacob is also a competitive swimmer and a nationally competitive gymnast. Jacob’s hobbies include water skiing, crossfit, and performing magic. His favorite character to play is Spidey Guy.
Favorite Movie: Iron Man
Elfie
Performer
Elfie is a true Jack of all trades, with a passion for all things creative (except for pottery, they're terrible at that). Besides working for MME, they are a writer, artist, costume and fashion designer, comedian, and a teacher at Metropolitan Community College. A self-admitted oversized kid, Elfie loves having a job that allows them to bring joy to children, while indulging their own inner child (and justify their encyclopedic knowledge of Disney trivia). They especially love working with autistic and disabled kids and adults. Their favorite princesses are Elsa, Mulan and Merida, but that changes every few hours.
Favorite movie: good grief, please don't make me pick just one!
Jeremy
Santa
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Hanaa
Performer
There’s something really special about stepping into a character and watching someone’s eyes light up—not because they’re seeing me, but because they believe in the world I get to bring to life. I’ve always loved performing, but what draws me to this work is the connection, the joy, and the feeling of being part of a moment that matters. Whether I’m singing, telling stories, or just sitting beside someone in a sparkly dress, I’m here to create a little bit of magic—and to remind us all how real it can feel when we believe in it together.
Favorite Movie: All of them
Norhan
Performer
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Talina
Performer
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Artie
Performer
Artie is a new performer for MME. He is currently at UNO pursuing a Theatre degree with a Musical Theatre concentration. From first acting in Salem Baptist Church when he was 7, Artie has worked at making his dream of acting in shows and movies a reality. He has also performed at schools, the Rose Theatre, Holland Center, Orpheum, and Yates Illuminates. He likes binge-watching shows and movies, playing with LEGOs, and doing flips.
Favorite Movie: Hercules
Isabelle
Performer
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Emery
Performer
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