Ellen Frary, originally from Roanoke, Virginia, is a senior Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre student. Ellen is so grateful to be a part of her sixth main stage show at Shenandoah University. Regional credits include the 2023 Theater Aspen Apprenticeship Program appearing as Maureen in Rent and Betty/Marilyn/understudying Carole King and Cynhia Weil in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at The Cape Playhouse. She played Liesl Von Trapp in Mill Mountain Theatre's The Sound of Music. Shenandoah credits include Rent (ensemble u/s Maureen), Sweet Charity  (ensemble), Pippin (ensemble), Tuck Everlasting (ensemble) and A Chorus Line (Kristine/Judy swing). Ellen wants to thank her amazing family as well as this incredible creative team for all of the love and support.