Milo Imagines the World

Aaron Ellis

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Aaron is very excited to be a part of Milo Imagines The World at The Rose. He was most recently seen in Anastasia at the Lincoln Community Playhouse. Aaron studied Theatre Performance at University of Nebraska at Omaha where he received his BFA. He wants to thank his partner Dalton and his fur babies, Brooks, Bina Braxton and Birdee Bee for all their support. Special shout out to my cousin Melia for helping me run lines. To the cast and crew, thanks for making this production an amazing experience and a warm welcome back to The Rose stage.   Previous Rose Credits:

• The Jungle Book
• Tarzan
• Big Nate
• Mary Poppins
• Jackie and Me
• High School Musical 1 and 2
• The Cat in the Hat

Aimee Correa

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Aimee Correa is ecstatic to be joining Milo Imagines the World, her first mainstage show at The Rose. She has previously been seen in various shows around Omaha, including Footloose (Ariel), Legally Blonde (Paulette) and American Idiot (Heather). Aimee would like to thank her beloved friends and family for all of their support. She is living her dream because of you all!   Previous Credits:

• Footloose (Ariel, BLT)
• American Idiot (Heather, SNAP!)
• Agnes of God (SM/Asst. Director, BLT)
• Legally Blonde (Paulette, PLSHS)
• Once on This Island (Asaka, PLSHS)

Finley McKamy

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Finn always enjoys his time on the stage. With every new role he seems to love the theater more and more. When Finn is not prepping for a role you can find him reading or playing games. He also loves spending time with his 2 brothers and sister. One of his favorite parts of rehearsals is making new friends with his cast-mates. He believes that with every new show he is in it’s like he automatically makes a whole new group of friends. He says if you are friends with the people you act with, it’s easier to be more authentic on stage. Finn can’t wait for everyone to see Milo and learn some great life lessons!   Previous Credits:

• Parrot: A Christmas Carol at the Little Red Hen Theater
• Jack and the Beanstalk: OCP
• Manny: Diary of a Wimpy Kid at The Rose

Doriette Jordan

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Doriette L. Jordan, a proud native of Omaha, NE, is a passionate theater artist. She has made significant strides through her involvement in The Union for Contemporary Art's Inside Outside Fellowship program, where she created The Bergamot Crown exhibition, served as Director for The Golden Loc by Prentiss Matthews III. Her stage credits include roles as Stage Manager for Divine Order of Becoming by Carla Stillwell and Production Assistant for More Than Neighbors by Denise Chapman and Assistant Director for Ain't Misbehavin’ and Tell Martha Not to Moan. As an actor, Doriette has performed in numerous productions, including Spunk by Zora Neale Hurston, Lawd the CVS is on Fire by Carla Stillwell, and Detroit 67 at Shelter Belt Theater. Doriette’s role as Church Lady Doris in The Color Purple at the Omaha Community Playhouse earned her the prestigious Bill Bailey Award. She has also performed in RESPECT at Omaha Community Playhouse, Abuse is Not Love by WithLove Felicia Productions, and reading works like One More River to Cross by Lynn Nottage, Money Changers, Three-Strand Twist, By Standers by Kim Louis, Belle Terre by Justin Payne, and Heaven Come Home by Justin Payne and Dani Cleveland and many more.   In addition to her work on stage, Doriette serves on the Board of Anatasis Theatre Company and volunteers at The House of Afros Capes and Curls, and is employed as the Community Connections Coordinator at Rose Theater. She is also an Artist in Residence at the Coleman Center for the Arts in York, AL.

JJ Davis

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I have been blessed to perform on the Rose stage. Thank you to my Wife Joan and my three kids, Tristen, Brandon and Lexy. Without their constant love and support, this journey would not have been made. This Theater holds a special place in my heart. As a veteran of shows, all around the country, THIS place has proven to be "special". My goal in this production, is just to be another link in the chain, a true member of this small village, that makes up THIS village - according to Milo. And a SPECIAL spotlight on Artistic Director Matt Gutschick and my beloved Director, Kathy Tyree. May here light always shine forth. My Performance is due to the due diligence of Stage Manager Erin and Music Man Boston. Thank You. And a very grateful "thanks" to our Choreographer, Natalie. Her bottomless patience and endless joy, allowed my feet to find their way, eventually. Previous (ROSE) Credits:

• BABE THE SHEEP PIG (2017)
• LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET (2023)
• A CHRISTMAS STORY (2024)
• Various roles from the Omaha Community Playhouse to the Bluebarn Theater to the Lofte Community Theater to the Florentine Players, as well as, productions in Los Angeles, CA, Scranton, PA, Wilmington, N.C., Billings, MT, and where it ALL began - Baltimore, MD.

Hannah Graff

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Hannah Graff (she/her) is so excited to be making her debut at the Rose! Hannah has previously performed in Omaha and beyond with the BLUEBARN Theatre, Great Plains Theatre Commons, Creighton University, ShakesQueer, SPARC Richmond, and the Great River Shakespeare Festival. Some of her favorite roles include Viola in Twelfth Night, Rose Lennox in The Secret Garden, and Fritz in The Nutcracker. Hannah has been a semi-finalist for the American Pops Orchestra NextGen Voice Competition and a featured performer at the Twin Cities Tap Festival. During the day, Hannah is a senior at Creighton University, majoring in Musical Theatre (BFA), Mathematics, and Data Science. All the love to her family <3 Enjoy the show!

Lux Tipton

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Lux Tipton, a 14-year-old 9th grader, has been part of the Rose Brigade for 4 years. She is so excited to be in this production of Milo Imagines the World . She has performed in various shows, including "Arthur and Friends Make a Musical" as DW, "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" in the ensemble. Lux has also been in various shows outside of The Rose such as "Show and Tell" at Beveridge Middle School. Lux enjoys crocheting, reading, and weightlifting . She extends special thanks to their mom, brother, and her two cats. She loves her two cats.   Previous Rose Credits:

• Arthur and Friends make a Musical as DW
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in the ensemble

Renzellous Brown

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Renzellous Brown is a professional musician, actor, and community advocate whose influences range from jazz to rock ‘n’ roll. They graduated with a BA in Arts & Media Management from Midland University in 2023. Since living in Omaha for two years, Renz has coordinated events and planned with committees for Juneteenth Joy Fest, Black and Pink National, and CCVisions (Pull Up & Vibe); They perform at local grassroots organizations such as Tilt23 and The Church/Art House as well as local business across the Greater Omaha Metropolitan Area (Red Lion Lounge, Harney Street Tavern, and The Fabric Lab. Renz founded and leads a local music collective named reinbow, where they dedicate majority of their performances and contributions to bringing awareness to the legacy of BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ pioneers who paved their way to be visible and create meaningful moments such as these for their local communities and the world. Follow their journeys via Instagram @renxbmusic or @reinbow.zip; you can find Reinbow via Facebook @ Reinbow. Previous Credits:

• Crystal in Little Shop of Horrors @ Omaha Community Playhouse
• Sam the Narrator in Rudolph The Red-Nose Reindeer @ The Rose Theater.

Aaron Quinton-Thomas Butler

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A recent graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha, I am excited to have Milo as my 25th production I've worked on in my career. Currently, I’m working on two film projects while also studying to obtain my real estate license. My passion lies in spreading positivity and bringing smiles to everyone I encounter.   Previous Credits:

• Elf - A Christmas Story: The Musical - The Rose Theater
• Joe - Spunk - Union
• Montrellous - Clyde's - OCP
• Duncan - Macbeth - UNO

Recent Film and TV:

• The going away part | 2024 | Dir. By Jessie Eastman
• Nervous Records | 2023 | Dir. By Jessie Eastman
• Son Of Ares | 2022 | Dir. By Maverick Knox