Artist Bios

Michael Davis Arnold (he/him) is thrilled to make his Glendenning Theatre Company debut in The Theatre Kid Olympics! Chicago Theater credits include; [Man of The People] Chicago Musical Theatre Festival; [Stabbed In The Heart] Factory Theater; [Legally Blonde, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee] Music Theater Works; Other credits: [Rent] Farmers Alley Theatre, [Pipeline, What To Send Up When It Goes Down] Face Off Theatre Company. He thanks everyone for their continued support and guidance in his artistry.

Víctor López is an actor, singer, theatre administrator, and so excited to get to work with a new company, and to support his friend and co-worker! Víctor is dedicated to good storytelling, and particularly interested in BIPOC and queer stories. Seeking representation! IG: @Victor_Lopez3

Emma Samuelson (she/her) is so excited & grateful to be apart of this production! Prior credits include - CHICAGO: Never Better (Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre), The Polar Express Train Ride (Chicago Union Station). REGIONAL: 9 to 5 (Weathervane Playhouse), The Great American Trailer Park Musical (Long Bay Theatre), Steel Magnolias (Weathervane Playhouse), Seven Brides For Seven Brothers (Weathervane Playhouse). Emma graduated with a BFA in Music Theatre from Coastal Carolina University Class of 2023.

Maliha Sayed (she/her) is overjoyed to be returning for another Glendenning cabaret! CHICAGO: Carousel (Music Theater Works), The Sondheim Tribute Revue & The Secret Garden (Theo Ubique), A Year With Frog and Toad (YPT Chicago), Dhaba on Devon Avenue (Writers Theatre), Wish You Were Here (Remy Bumppo), A Lie of the Mind (Raven Theatre), & Arabia, Arabia! (The Plagiarists). REGIONAL: Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical (Constellation Stage). TV: Deli Boys (Hulu). Upcoming: Girls, Girls, Girls! (Avalanche Theatre - Next Draft Series), Work Hard Have Fun Make History (First Floor Theater), & Hair (Kokandy Productions). BFA Musical Theatre from Ithaca College. Represented by Gray Talent Group. malihasayed.com