All About Ari
Meet Ariana (Ari) Ayala, a powerhouse musical theatre star and vocalist lighting up the Raleigh-Durham scene. A natural-born performer, Ari took her first bow at age four, fueled by a lifelong passion sparked at the Durham Performing Arts Center as a toddler. Drawing fierce inspiration from legends like Julie Andrews, Rita Moreno and Barbra Streisand, she delivers every note with electrifying energy and heart. Now a rising sophomore, Ari is ready to take center stage in her upcoming school shows while continuing her stellar journey with Carolina Children's Theatre and Theatre Raleigh ACT. The spotlight is calling, and she is just getting started.
Ari in the Spotlight
"... Ariana Ayala as Snow White in her TRACT debut. It’s hard to believe she is only fourteen years old. Her voice is astonishingly powerful and remarkably polished, culminating in a show-stopping rendition of “From the Bottom of My Broken Heart” that brought the house down."
"Snow White, delightfully portrayed by Ariana Ayala. Ayala’s perfect comedic timing, paired with her stron'g vocals—especially during “Oops!... I Did It Again”—makes her an easy standout."
"North Carolina's rising star brings an authentic intensity that feels both classic and fresh."