CATHARINA ARAUJO (she/her; Tessie) is a fifth grader thrilled to make her Music Theater Works debut in this beloved classic! A passionate dancer, she has been a member of the Studio North Academy of the Performing Arts (SNAP) competitive dance team in Wilmette for the past three years. Catharina has played the piano and taken vocal lessons since she was five years old. She loves to sing and act, with favorite credits including MATILDA (Actors Training Center), NEWSIES (Children’s Theatre of Winnetka), and INTO THE WOODS (Actors Training Center). She is proudly represented by Talent X Alexander.