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An oasis for those who love classic stories. Los Angeles Times

Dorothy Smith

With ANW: Cratchit Child/Ensemble, A Christmas Carol; Summer With Shakespeare (3 years): Rosalind, As You Like It; Helena, A Midsummer Night’s Dream; Ariel, The Tempest.

Other Theatres: Maui, Moana Jr., Mayfield Junior School; Rock of Ages (youth edition), (Upcoming) Mayfield Junior School.

Dorothy is thrilled to be a part of A Christmas Carol. She attends Mayfield Junior School, where she enjoys Debate, Speech, Choir, and Latin. Dorothy currently serves as Commissioner of Culture on the Student Council. She is working on her Girl Scout Silver Award, focused on youth impacted by the Eaton Fire. She loves reading, drawing, painting, and ceramics. She lives in Altadena with her parents and three sisters. She’d like to thank her family, friends, and teachers for all their support.