CAST

Understudies (continued)

Steward Matthew Grossman

Cinderella's Stepmother Marlowe Jefferson

Milky White/ Dance Captain Caitlin Shroyer

Cinderella Sophia Sedik

Narrator/ Mysterious Man Iman Judge

Witch Ava Newman

Baker's Wife Riona Lally

Cinderella's Prince/ Wolf/ The Baker Grant Velarde

Ensemble Swing Ruairi Denny

Orchestra

Conductor Greg Koppenhaver

Piano Tommy Reeves

Synthesizer U-Jung Jung

Flute Matt Germaine

Clarinet John Mitchell

Violin Madison Leinster

Cello Oliver Walton

Trumpet Chris Tedesco

French Horn Jennifer Bliman

Bass Shane Harry

Percussion Brian Manchen

Crew Members

Props Crew Heads Natalie Letts, Amanda Silverman

Props Crew Assistant Heads Grace Horn, Brooke Mendes

Props Crew Amanda Silverman, Natalie Letts, Grace Horn, Brooke Mendes, Sarah Bryant, Ray Bobillo, Karina Vaswani, Cate Fairtlough, Wesley Simpkin, Matthew Bissada Justin Zelden

Carpentry/Fly Crew Heads Jaccoa Stills, Julijana Ban

Carpentry/Fly Crew Assistant Heads Ayden Marcus, Sarenne Stills

Carpentry/Fly Apprentice Cadence Cirlin

Carpentry/Fly Crew Thomas Viane, Alex Boladian, Matthew Grossman, Emily Cash, Colin Romana, Elhum Daneshmand, Emma Auld, Evan Kloster, Wade Nelson, Ryann Schaffer, Gianluca Martinelli-Simon, Brooklyn Niece, Michael Khoury, Isabella Mendoza, Isabella Perez, Sage Santos, Erica Tandoh, Sophia Wong, Crystal Park

Electrics Crew Head Samantha Hall

Electrics Crew Assistant Head Emmy Griffiths

Electrics Crew

Sound Crew Heads

Sophie Helzner, Chayse Aspesi, Aurelius McGlothin, Ayden Marcus, Cooper Perdigao, Arian Aghakhani, Sophia Yedidsion

Rachel Reimer, Iman Judge

Sound Crew Assistant Heads Wesley Simpkin, Sophia Wong

Sound Crew Apprentice Cassidy Apeles

Sound Crew Cassidy Apeles, Elijah Fazon-Ruiz, Ayden Marcus, Isabella Perez, Sofia (Sage) Santos, Erica Tandoh, Cadence Cirlin, Aaliyah Amini, Crystal Park Grace Horn, Livia Miller, Emerson Díaz-Jones, Jianna Christine Abanto, Veronica Lauritsen, Helen Reece, Mia Harmon, Teddy Diaz, Raul Gonzalez, Max Balbuena, Ray Bobillo, Lara Aline Kim, Presley Zaharian, Madeline Hill, Kiley Kruse

Scenic Crew Heads Sophia LaBella, Rachel Reimer

Scenic Crew Assistant Heads Sage Santos, Izzy Perez

Scenic Crew

Sofia (Sage) Santos , Lauren Iaccino, Amanda Cadiz, Molly Barry, Ruairi Devlin, David Mummolo, Rian Ford, Livia Miller, Emerson Díaz-Jones, Isabella Fajardo, Nikoleta Ban

Alessandra Fajardo, Claire Cullen, Ryann Schaffer, Dariana Alvarez-Ortiz, Wesley Simpkin, Elhum

Daneshmand, Emma Auld, Matthew Bissada

Crew Members (continued)

Puppet Designers & Lead Fabricators

Milky White Design Team

Puppet Fabrication Crew

Sophia LaBella, Rachel Reimer

Sophia LaBella, Samantha Hall, Rachel Reimer

Brooke Mendes, Grace Horn, Ryann Schaffer, Sophia Wong

Wardrobe Crew Heads Dariana Alvarez-Ortiz, Mia Erikson

Wardrobe Crew Assistant Heads Madeline Hill, Mady McClure

Wardrobe Crew Karina Vaswani, Kiley Kruse, Roxy Borja, Addie Churchill, Ally Judge, Sophie Helzner, Julia Zimmitti, Mariah Williams, Lola Blasko, Reli Mcglothlin, Keira Lowry, Wesley Simpkin, Sophia Sedik, Chase Teglas, Leanna Carillo, Lola Blasko, Ray Bobillo, Matthew Bissada, Lara Aline Kim, Charlotte Breman, Presley Zaharian

Hair and Makeup Crew Heads

Bella Aboulhosn, Faith Alhadelff, Georgia Besnilian, Claire Cullen

Hair and Makeup Crew Assistant Heads Ava Newman, Kenia Gallegos

Hair and Makeup Crew Dariana Alvarez-Ortiz, Keira Lowry, Mady McClure, Lola Blasko, Julia Zimmitti, Emily Polydoros, Sasha Turbow, Anabelle Poynter, Sophia Sedik, Dani Letts, Ava Faustina, Sienna Cockerham, Megan Attarian, Cate Fairlough, Amanda Cadiz, Brigitta Son

Box Office Head Caitlin Shroyer

Box Office Assistant Heads Addie Churchill, Roxie Borgia

Box Office Crew Emily Polydorors, Dani Letts, Sergio Medina, Andrea Leon, Matthew Bissada, Emmy Griffiths, Sophia Sedik, Charlize Aranas, Alessandra Fajardo, Isabella Fajardo, Mia Hayes, Charlotte Breman, Sadie- Grace Anz, Eliana Almorr, Kiana Duldulao, Presley Zaharian, Alessia Manzioni, Sophie Helzner, Natalia Estevez, Elhum Daneshmand, Emma Alud, Helen Reece, Max Thornton, Karina Vaswani

Media Crew Heads Alexis Diaz, Mia Harmon

Media Crew Assistant Head Bridget Nary

Crew Members (continued)

Media Crew Dariana Alvarez- Ortiz, Wade Nelson, Erica Tandoh, Dani Letts, Cate Fairtlough, Alexis Diaz, Abby Lopez, Sehlai Purcell, Rian Ford, Kiana Duldulao, Cassidy Apeles, Mia Harmon, Elijah Fazon- Ruiz, Julia Zimmitti, Teddy Diaz, Raul Gonzalez, Max Balbuena, Nikoleta Ban, Ray Bobillo, Siena Danko

Bobby Balbuena as Narrator/ Mysterious Man

Bobby, a senior, is very excited to be returning to the Tutor Center stage after a year away for his final production with the Chaminade Players. He would like to thank his friends in the Players for always being there for him, his parents and brother for always being his number one supporters, and Mrs. Bishop for this amazing opportunity!

Faith Alhadeff as Baker's Wife

Faith is overjoyed to be a part of this production of Into The Woods! She began her Chaminade Players journey as a freshman, and has most recently played Donna in Mamma Mia! She would like to thank Yvette, Bill, and Greg for giving her this opportunity and her parents for supporting her through it all.

Ryann Schaffer as Witch

Ryann can’t believe she is in her seventh and final production with the Chaminade Players. She would like to thank her mom, dad, and sister, Sabrina. She would also like to thank her family away from home: Yvette, Bill, Greg, and her fellow players. It has been an amazing four years and she wouldn't have wanted it any other way!

Lauren Effertz as Cinderella

Lauren, a senior, is thrilled to be a part of Into the Woods, her eighth show with the Players. She would like to thank Yvette, Greg, Bill, Mike, and the Players for this amazing opportunity and their constant encouragement. A special shout out to her parents for their love, support, and guidance throughout these amazing years!

Robert Simpson as Baker

Robert Simpson is incredibly excited to be working with the Chaminade players once more, in the 10th year anniversary of Into the Woods! He would like to dedicate his performance to his loving parents and his supportive friends. Robert is very grateful towards the Chaminade Players passionate community, and now it's time to go into the woods!

Justin Zelden as Jack

Justin Zelden, a sophomore, began his journey with the Chaminade Players in the Fall, when he played Judge Moses in The Skin Of Our Teeth. He is thrilled to be in the cast, as well as tech crew for Into The Woods. He loves to preform! He would like to thank his mom for being his biggest supporter, as well as Yvette for giving him this opportunity!

Georgia Besnilian as Little Red Riding Hood

Georgia, a senior, is thrilled to be performing in her final show with the Chaminade Players. She is extremely greatful for this experience and would like to give a big thank you to the cast, crew, Yvette, Bill, Greg, Lulu and her family. See you in the woods!

Bella Aboulhosn as Jack's Mother

Bella is thrilled to be a part of Into the Woods! Bella has been named a YoungArts winner, as well as the Music Center Spotlight's NonClassical Voice Winner. Recent roles include Betty Bumbrake in Peter and the Starcatcher and Joy in Cinderella. She thanks her family, friends, Yvette, Bill, Greg, and Lulu for a wonderful 4 years in the Players.

Riona Lally as Cinderella's Stepmother

Riona, a senior, is thrilled to be in her eighth and final production with the Chaminade Players! She would like to thank her brothers Ray and Harley for always being there for her and supporting her through her acting journey. Shoutout to the cast, crew, and Yvette for giving her so many amazing opportunities!

Dariana Alvarez-Ortiz as Florinda

Dariana, a senior, is so excited to be a part of her fourth production at Chaminade. Her journey with the Players began watching her brother in The Spitfire Grill (2013), and will now conclude as a stepsister in Into the Woods. She is immensely grateful for each memory made within this theater, and would like to thank every Player for making it so.

Katie Freshman as Lucinda

Katie Freshman is continuing with her 3rd show apart of the Chaminade Players. She wants to thank her family, Yvette, and cast and crew. This has been her favorite part of Chaminade so far and can’t wait to create new memories in the upcoming shows.

Grant Velarde as Cinderella's Father

Grant, a senior, is over the moon to be apart of this production of Into the Woods. He would like to thank his family, cast, crew, and the whole creative team for such an amazing experience!

Ava Newman as Cinderella's Mother/ Granny

Ava Newman, an 11th grader, is thrilled to finally be a part of Into The Woods! She would like to thank her grandparents for flying out to see her.

Dom Sutherland as Cinderella's Prince/The Wolf

Dominic Sutherland is a 15-year-old voice actor, guitarist, and singer. He has done multiple productions in the past including, By The Skin of Our Teeth, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Romeo and Juliet. He is super excited to be apart of this amazing production and he can't wait to continue his career with The Players.

Sophia Sedik as Rapunzel

Sophia, a sophomore, is so excited to be a part of her 4th show with the Players! She is so grateful to work with such incredible people and an amazing cast. Special shoutouts to her parents, Yvette, Lulu, Bill, Greg, the stage managers, her fellow understudies, and all of her friends for this incredible experience in the woods!

Ray Bobillo as Rapunzel's Prince

Ray is an 11th grader from Tallahassee, Maine. His recent work includes the Goonies, Ace Ventura, and on stage in The Skin of Our Teeth. This show in particular means a lot to him because it was the last show he ever watched with his late son. He really hopes you enjoy Chaminade’s first ever musical production: Into the Woods.

Brooke Mendes as Milky White/ Puppeteer

Brooke is so excited to be included in another Moo-sical. She has had so much fun with milky white! She is thankful for her amazing friends and family that support her!

Teddy Bailey as Steward

Teddy is a senior, and is thrilled to be apart of his last show at Chaminade. Teddys first experience with the Players was in the summer of '97, where he debuted the role of Elliot in the show Blake and the Magic Cactus. He would like to thank the cast and crew for making this experience so special. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Iman Judge as Giant

Iman, a senior, is excited to be in Into the Woods and take part in her tenth and final show with the Chaminade Players. Iman would like to thank her friends and her mom for all her love and support because she wouldn’t be here without her.

Grace Horn as Ensemble/ Puppeteer

Grace, a junior, is so thankful and excited to be in her sixth show with the Players! Grace is also one of the assistant heads of Props Crew. She would like to thank Yvette, Bill, Greg, and the whole cast and crew for all their hard work on this incredible show!

Sasha Turbow as Ensemble/ Puppeteer

Sasha, a junior, is excited to be a part of this amazing cast for her 5th show with the Players! Prior to coming to Chaminade Sasha performed with Village Arts Theatre in 14 shows. She wants to thank her mom, dad, brother, Mrs. Bishop, and all the players’ for helping her through her journey.

Anthony Besnilian as Ensemble

Anthony Besnilian is 14 years old. He has been preforming in musical theater since he was in kindergarten. He has played the following roles in his school productions, Charlie Brown, Peter Pan. and has participated in Annie, Beauty and the Beast in the school youtheater. He has taken lessons and performed in Diane Ketchie's recitals.

Matthew Grossman as Ensemble/ Puppeteer

Matthew is very excited to be a part of Into the Woods with this being his first time as a member of the cast. This will be his third semester working with the Players. He is very thankful that he gets the opportunity to be a part of such an amazing drama program and work with a supportive community with so many talented people.

Marlowe Jefferson as Ensemble

Marlowe is a sophomore and cannot wait to be a part of her fourth show with Chaminade, Into The Woods. This show has long been Marlowe's favorite as she has done it now twice. Marlowe hopes you enjoy the show and wants to thank her family and friends for always supporting her.

Nika Hosseinian as Ensemble/ Puppeteer

Nika, a freshman, is overjoyed to be a part of the Into the Woods cast! She is really appreciative of the wonderful chance to join the Players' community and participate in her first performance. She would like to express her gratitude to Mrs. Bishop for giving her the chance to take part in this musical as well as to the cast for making her feel so welcome.

Chase Teglas as Ensemble

Chase, a sophomore, is grateful to be in his third show with the Chaminade Players. Recent credits with the players include The Skin of Our Teeth and Mamma Mia! He would like to thank Yvette, Bill, Greg, and Mike for the many things he’s learned over the course of two months. He would especially like to thank Julia Gregory.

Ruairi Denny as Ensemble

Ruairi is thrilled to be a part of Into the Woods. He began his involvement with the players in The Addams Family and most recently The Skin of Our Teeth. He is grateful for all of the support that has been offered to him.

Caitlin Shroyer as Birds/ Puppeteer

Caitlin, a senior, is beyond excited to be on stage for her final production at Chaminade. She has been a crew member for 4 years but is performing on stage for the second time as a dancer. She would like to thank Yvette, Bill and Greg for all the hard work they put into the show. She wants to dedicate her performance to her family and friends.

Jaccoa Stills

Jaccoa is glad to be the PSM and Student TD for Into the Woods, their 10th show with the Players. They are grateful for everyone in the program.

Mia Erikson

Mia, a senior, is excited to work as a stage manager on this production of Into the Woods. This is her tenth show with the players and she is so grateful for the support from her parents, sister, and all of her friends. She is so great full for this opportunity and will forever cherish the time she spent in the players.

Cadence Cirlin

Cadence Cirlin, a sophomore, is thrilled to participate in her second musical with the Players and her first musical as Assistant Stage Manager!

Lara Kim

As assistant stage manager, Lara is grateful to work alongside the Players for Into the Woods. Starting with crew in her sophomore year, she has enjoyed working as a stage manager for her junior year. She would like to thank her friends, the rest of the Players, and her family, especially Papa, to whom she dedicates this message.

Rachel Reimer

Rachel, a senior, is thrilled to be apart of Into the Woods! She hopes you enjoy the show!