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 seventh 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 Cynthia 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), Waitress (ensemble u/s Dawn), 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 cast and creative team for all of the love and support as she kisses this stage for a final time.