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Secret Kindness Agents
Inspired by Dr. Ferial Pearson’s Secret Kindness Agents Project.
by Brian Guehring
Secret Agents Glitter Waffles, Chameleon, Stinger and Ringleader have been recruited by Agent Sunflower (currently undercover at Ellis Elementary School as a school counselor) to make their school a kinder place for all. The school has been overcome with the winter blues, excessive grumpiness, school testing stress and an overall dark cloud of doom and gloom. Will these elementary school students succeed in their secret spy missions? Can they break the secret codes from headquarters? Will their secret agency be discovered? Will they make a difference in this school? Will their excessive use of glitter attract the ire of the janitor? Will they work together better than a herd of cats? What does a glitter waffle taste like and what kind of syrup do you put on it? Join us for this exciting spy-tastic adventure play!
Inspired by Omaha educator Dr. Ferial Pearson’s Secret Kindness Agents project, which has been implemented in over 500 schools around the world from preschool through university level.
Show Resources
- Cast & Credits
- Going to the Rose Guide: Secret Kindness Agents
- Secret Kindness Agents Show Program
- Social Narrative: Secret Kindness Agents
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Cast
Olivia Jensen
She/Her/Hers
Adeline / Agent Ringleader
Olivia Jensen
She/Her/Hers
Olivia is thrilled to be making her professional acting debut as Agent Ringleader in “The Secret Kindness Agents” She is a proud student of Hitchcock elementary school and has always had a love for theater and musicals. When not making up creative new games to play and writing books, Olivia also enjoys ice-skating, baking and softball. Olivia is the older sister of Ruby Jensen and the daughter of Christopher and Jami Jensen.
Jaysa Holmes
She/Her/Hers
Esme / Agent Chameleon
Jaysa Holmes
She/Her/Hers
Jaysa is ten years old and is in the 5th grade attending St.Bernards catholic school. This is her first acting role. Jaysa loves to perform and try new things. She has played basketball, volleyball, ballet, choir , and her favorite, cheerleading. She enjoys making new friends and is very social. She attends Good News church. She has two big brothers and a Shih tzu named Jelly.
Nathan Louis Fincham
He/Him/His
Evander / Agent Stinger
Nathan Louis Fincham
He/Him/His
Nathan began his love for performing at age five when he enrolled in a theater workshop at The Rose with his dear friend Lauren, and began dance classes. This past summer Nathan had the opportunity to train and perform at IPOP in Anaheim, California and study under various acting coaches. Nathan loves music and enjoys choir, playing piano for church, and school band. He loves competing in soccer, basketball, baseball, track, and umpiring baseball. Nathan is thankful for influential role models in his life including Coach Tim (PACE soccer) and Mr. Lauber (principal at Good Shepherd Lutheran). He thanks his family for their love, support, and encouragement. Nathan learned early on the importance of kindness, standing up to bullying, and striving to let your light shine. He feels incredibly blessed to be a part of this amazing production!
Arya Nelson
She/Her/Hers
Anisa / Agent Glitter Waffles
Arya Nelson
She/Her/Hers
Arya is excited to play the role of Agent Glitter Waffles in Secret Kindness Agents. This is her first show on the main stage. She is ten years old and in 5th grade at Oakdale Elementary. Her love of acting began at 9 years old when she attended a summer camp at the Rose Theater--then she was hooked. Since then, she has performed in additional summer camp theater roles as the Queen of Hearts in Alice in Wonderland at the Jewish Community Center and Peter Pan in Pirates of Neverland at the Rose Youth Theater. Arya also loves reading, math, writing, and learning new languages. She hopes to inspire kids to be more friendly and caring through Secret Kindness Agents.
June Myers
She/Her/Hers
Elena
June Myers
She/Her/Hers
Penelope West
She/Her/Hers
Kaira
Penelope West
She/Her/Hers
Penelope is thrilled to make her debut at The Rose Theater! A freshman in the fine arts pathway at Omaha South, she has studied acting at The Rose, voice with the 402 Arts Collective, and dance with Julian Adair. Recently, Penelope performed in the One Act The Day the Music Came Back for the OPS One Act Festival. In addition to performing, she is a talented sewist and baker, creating handmade clothing, costumes, and trays of sweet treats in her free time. Penelope is passionate about all things art and music and thanks her family and mentors for their support.
Cici Rodriguez
She/Her/Hers
Caron
Cici Rodriguez
She/Her/Hers
Cici is excited to make her mainstage debut in The Secret Kindness Agents! At 10 years old, she is a dedicated Girl Scout who loves staying active and taking on new challenges. She trains in Taijutsu, an MMA-style martial art, competes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and enjoys playing soccer and volleyball for her school. Cici also plays the saxophone in her school band and sings in the choir, where she had a solo in her school’s spring performance. Outside of her many activities, she loves reading, writing short stories, and illustrating her own books. Cici has also taken acting classes at The Rose, where she discovered her passion for the stage. With a creative spirit and a strong determination, Cici is thrilled to be part of this incredible production and is deeply grateful to her family, friends, and mentors for their unwavering support.
Ethaniel Jimenez Olvera
He/Him/His
Alejandro
Ethaniel Jimenez Olvera
He/Him/His
My name is Ethaniel, I portray Alejandro (the class clown) in this play—big shocker, right? I absolutely love making people laugh. It’s basically my superpower. As a proud extrovert, there’s no better place for me than on stage, where I can share my love of laughter and creativity with everyone.
Ashley Adams
She/Her/Hers
Ms. Kedves / Agent Sunflower
Ashley Adams
She/Her/Hers
Ashley Adams returns to her hometown after over a decade away, making her debut at the Rose Theatre. With a strong appreciation for children's theatre, Ashley has studied acting at the prestigious Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York City, Anthony Meindl’s Actor Workshop in Los Angeles, and The Unseen Drama in London. Her experiences in these vibrant theatre scenes have shaped her ability to create engaging and imaginative performances for young audiences. Ashley is excited to bring her diverse training and love for storytelling to the Rose Theatre stage and share the magic of theatre with Omaha's children and families.
Donovaughn Daniels
He/They
Principal Bonner / Guard
Donovaughn Daniels
He/They
Maddison Poling
She/Her/Hers
Ms. Acanda / Ms. Senft
Maddison Poling
She/Her/Hers
Maddison Poling is thrilled to make her Rose Theater debut! She is a recent Omaha transplant from her hometown in Shreveport, Louisiana. Her regional tours include The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy) and The Queen of Hearts and the Terrible Tarts (Lady Wisewit) with Birmingham Children’s Theatre; Seussical (Mayzie) and Snow White the Fairest of Them All (Snow White) with Stage Center Touring Co. Other credits include Newsies (Katherine), A Chorus Line (Maggie), and The Little Mermaid (Ariel) with Stage Center; The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Olive) and Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp (Morgiana) with Louisiana Tech; and Beauty and the Beast (Silly Girl) with the Shreveport Opera. Maddison has had the honor of headlining concerts with various organizations, including the South Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Omaha Community Playhouse, and Stage Center. Outside of performing, Maddison is a director/choreographer, theater educator, and private voice & acting coach. Big love to Aiden! Instagram | @maddisunray
My 5 year old granddaughter was on the edge of her seat the entire time!
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