Meet our Magical Fairytale Family!

Hi I’m Jamie, I have been cosplaying/dressing up since 2019! I am in the Bay Area and love to go to Comic Conventions. I dance with the Benicia High Dance Team and am currently taking ASL classes at DVC. I aim for positivity and fun when dressing up!

Hi! I’m Adam. Ever since I was younger, I enjoyed acting. I graduated from an actor’s training program to refine my craft. I have been in countless musicals and plays, most often landing leading roles. I have a great deal of experience with film acting as well. One of my strong suits is improvisational acting, and I’ve been in an improvisational acting troupe since 2009. As a current substitute teacher of Fairfield-Suisun Unified & past Special Needs educator, I have worked with kids of all ages. I am always thrilled to bring smiles to peoples’ faces, whenever I perform.

Hi I'm Deanna and I am currently a college student studying fashion design at The University of Cincinnati, when I’m in school I work behind the scenes to create magic for all of you. I’ve been performing my whole life, playing roles including Velma (Chicago) Ariel (The Little Mermaid), Margaret (Carrie), and Val (A Chorus Line). I’ve been working with kids for years as a nanny, teacher’s assistant, and camp counselor. Several years ago I started doing character events and kids parties and immediately loved it. Seeing the smile on people’s faces when they see their favorite character always brightens my day, so I am thrilled to be a part of this cast bringing joy to kids.

Teslay started her career as a mascot character, where she discovered that she had a knack for making children and adults alike smile! She was prompted to join My Once Upon a Time by a fellow cast member who worked with her as a mascot and she is very grateful for the opportunity to live out her princess fantasy! Teslay is currently training as an EMT and plans to go into paramedics; she hopes to always keep a sprinkle of pixie dust in her pocket and a smile on her face!

I’m currently a student at University, majoring in Communications and Media Studies and minoring in Graphic Design.

I have been working in child care off and on for the past seven years, caring for children between the ages of three to twelve. I use what I’ve learned from my past work experience and apply it to each event I attend. At each event, I strive to create a fun and engaging experience for all attendees, young and old.

It wasn’t until my senior year of highschool that I embraced my flare for the dramatic, and began performing in theater. In college, I continued this passion, both performing in several plays and taking various acting classes. I’m an experienced singer, a well versed actor and an ameateur acrobat.

I love being a part of My Once Upon A Time because it brings so many of my passions together. Working as a cast member has been the accumulation of so many of the things that I enjoy in life, whether it be acting, or bringing joy to a child’s day.

I've been dreaming of portraying fairytale characters I admire since childhood. Making costumes since 2011 it was an excellent creative outlet for all my favorite hobbies, (sewing, painting, crafting, sculpting and modeling.) But my favorite part is getting to share the wonder and joy that with meeting your fictional hero in real life. I am so thrilled to be working with My Once Upon a Time to make every special event a little more magical.

I've been performing characters for children's parties for the past 5 years, and it's such a dream come true! I've also done on-stage performance with Lyric Theatre and UCSD, on-camera acting with Lucky 9 Studios and 373 Media, and voice acting for Stanford Medicine, Marmalade Media, Court Jester Productions, and Fluffy Cloud Syndrome. I adore cats (especially my little black cats Zoe and Ella), computer programming, mathematics, circus arts, and linguistics!

When I was 10, I used to watch “how to become a Disney Princess” videos under the covers late at night. I’ve always had a great connection with little kids of all neurodiverse spectrums as well as a performing background in musical theater. To say this job is perfect for me is an understatement. Singing is one of my favorite things to do, and nothing’s better than a good Disney song. I’m a highschool student in the Alamo/Danville Area and part of the Starlight Theater Company located in Martinez. If I had to pick a princess to best represent me I would choose Belle. She’s intelligent, courageous, soft spoken, and has a heart of gold. Those are all the qualities I live by and strive to strengthen in these years of young adulthood.

Marco was actually bitten by a spider when he was a kid so naturally, he is our Solano Spider-hero! Marco has been cosplaying for over 10 years. He takes his super hero job very seriously and never breaks out of character or takes off his mask. As a healthcare professional, Marco is all about giving back to the community, and making families smile! He is a father of 2, and enjoys spending time with his cosplay family.

Ever since I was a kid, I’ve always enjoyed entertaining people and dressing up as different characters, especially anime.

I’ve been doing acting since I was thirteen years old and have been working non-stop ever since, mostly doing film. I enjoy getting immersed into a character and love challenging myself with different roles I take, even when I do the uncomfortable.

Now, I am currently attending a junior college and majoring in ASL-English Interpreting and I’m very good at juggling my work and school schedule around, when need be.

Since joining My Once Upon a Time, I’ve met some of the coolest cosplayers/cast members I’ve encountered. I am so glad to be a part of this wonderful community of people!

Hi, my name is Abigail and I am currently a musical theatre major at Napa Valley College. I have been performing in musicals and plays since I was in middle school. I have portrayed numerous characters such as Glinda (The Wizard of Oz), Belle/Le fou (two different productions of Beauty and the Beast), Lilith (She Kills Monsters), Karen The Computer (Spongebob Squarepants the Musical), and many more roles. I have vast experience in singing, dancing, and acting, and I can figure skate. I was an acting intensive major at Interlochen Center for the arts for two summers and attended Broadway Evolved winter intensive. I also have lots of experience working with kids as I have interned for children's theatres, been a camp counselor, and have been in charge of watching numerous kids while their parents were busy. I've always loved dressing up and Halloween has always been my favorite holiday because of the costumes. I love embodying characters and I would love to bring magic to people of all ages through My Once Upon A Time.

Jordyn has performed extensively throughout the Bay Area and Southern California. At age 12, Jordyn competed on the television show "X-Factor", and holds the title of the youngest contestant in the show's history. Jordyn has worked with many Bay Area theatre companies and has taken guitar and performance lessons from the Lead Singer of Boston, David Victor. By professionals in the industry, Jordyn has been compared to being a mix of Ann Wilson and Stevie Nicks, which to Jordyn, is one of the biggest compliments she has ever gotten. In addition to music, Jordyn has also worked in TV/Film and on various cast albums and recording projects. Jordyn, a recent BFA graduate from CalArts, enjoys spending her time spreading magic with the Peter Pan Foundation by playing several beloved characters for Children’s Hospital and Make-A-Wish.

Hello my name is Hunter, he has been performing in theater arts since age nine. As well as directed various shows as a youth drama instructor. Very passionate in sharing improvisation, comedy, and the performing arts across all ages. He is very excited to work with My Once Upon a Time.

Hi I'm Deena and I am excited to work with My Once Upon A Time. I have worked with The Peter Pan Foundation, playing characters, performing in their shows and helping with costumes since 2018. I have my BFA in theater and worked as a professional actress/singer until an injury led me to retire. Today I teach theater in the Pittsburgh and Lafayette school districts K-8th grade. I love working with kids, and helping them find their creative spark! I am also a licensed make-up artist and I face paint too. Some of my favorite jobs are ones where I get to work with my daughter Jordyn, who is also a character performer.

Hi, I’m Karin! I’m a recent college graduate with a BA for Transfer in Theatre Arts and Costuming. I’ve always loved playing dress up, singing, dancing, and acting, and started cosplaying when I was 13. I helped create a beginner princess company when I was a teenager, and I fell in love with character performing! From styling magical hairdos, to sewing ball gowns, to helping make magic at parties and events, I love everything about working with this wonderful company. Seeing the look of wonder on the faces of children both young and young at heart when they see their favorite character is the magic that makes me feel truly fulfilled.

Hi I'm Olivia! I've been in theatre (Musical Theatre in specific) for about 4 years. Along with that I've been performing in many productions since my sophomore year of high school. I have experience in acting, singing, dancing, and color guard. I am currently attending SFSU as a Chemistry major and I plan to pursue something in the medical field. I'm excited to be apart of the Once Upon A Time team and continue my passion for acting and singing.

Hi, I'm Max! I'm from the Bay Area and have been involved in theatre for almost my entire life. Singing and performing have always been one of my biggest passions and I am overjoyed to bring that to life with My Once Upon A Time! I plan to pursue theatre arts in the near future, but until then, I can't wait to continue spreading joy and magic with the company and, most importantly, to have fun.