Eli is thrilled to be back on stage this Christmas! A 7th grader at Horizon in Kearney, Eli loves being involved with Crane River productions, along with football, show choir, playing Xbox and board games, and following the LA Chargers. You may have seen Eli onstage previously as Flounder in The Little Mermaid, Dill in To Kill a Mockingbird, and Michael in Elf the Musical in 2023. Eli would like to thank his parents, his sister Maggie, his grandparents, and all of his family and friends for cheering him on as he pursues the theatrical arts. Eli’s family would also like to extend a special thanks to Crane River for giving so many aspiring young thespians opportunities on stage and behind the scenes within the numerous educational opportunities that throughout rural Nebraska, such as the annual summer camps that Crane River offers for kids of all ages!