Cast Bios

(In Alphabetical Order)

Brody Ackerman (Pepper) is overfilled with excitement and anticipation of being able to perform his first musical at St. Augustine Preparatory school. He is currently a sophomore at the Prep and can’t wait to participate in future projects with the theater program. When not on the theater stage, you can find Brody performing in the school’s acapella group (The TestosterTones), as well as the co-ed choir (St. Cecilia). Outside of the Prep, Brody has partaken in the Moorestown Theater Company productions of The Wizard Of Oz (Munchkin, Jitterbug, and Emerald City Tapper), Les Mis: Highschool edition (Bishop of Digne and Feuilly), The Sound Of Music (Friedrich), and 13 teen edition (Cheerleader/ Ensemble). Brody is currently a member of the Lowe Dance Studio Competition Team (Voorhees, NJ) where he competes and trains in the dance styles of ballet, tap, acrobatics, jazz, modern/contemporary, hip hop, and lyrical. Brody would like to give a very special thanks to the cast, crew, and the artistic team (Mr. Stenswold, Mrs. Zielinski, and Ms. Casey) for all their hard work and dedication to making the show the best it can be. Oh Mamma Mia, here we go again!

Camila Andeliz Bello (Ensemble) Camila is so excited to join St. Augustine Prep and OLMA in her first production with these schools. Although this may be her first high school play, she has been in many shows before. Camila has participated in a production of The Wizard of Oz as a leading munchkin. She is also a member of the OLMA I block choir. Camila has tried something new by joining a Hands up I block, where she will make an appearance in the production of Newsies. This has truly been a fun and an amazing learning experience for her. She had so much fun meeting the amazing cast. They are all so talented and have made this a reality. Finally, and not least, this production wouldn’t have been possible without the help of Mr. Stenswold, Mrs. Zielinski, and Ms. Casey. They have worked so hard to make this play a reality. She also would like to recognize her family for always being there through this whole experience, and always making time to bring her to practices. She wants them to know how much she truly appreciates them.

Mia Bonilla (Ensemble) is so excited for her first show with the Prep/OLMA theater group! In the past, she has been involved in various shows, including A Christmas Carol and The Little Mermaid. She is a member of the Hands up! Theater club, where you can see her perform in Newsies in the spring. Outside of the theater, you can find her taking sword classes and spending time with her cat, Milla.

Christianna Figurelli (Ali) is so excited to return to the stage in this year’s production of Mamma Mia!. Christianna has played Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins), Mother Abbess (Sound of Music), Amaryllis (Music Man), along with roles in many other plays. She would like to thank Mrs. Zielinski, Ms. Casey, Mr. Stenswold, her castmates, her friends, and her family for supporting her. When Christianna is not onstage, you can find her on the volleyball court as libero or singing at her church. Christianna is so excited to perform Mamma Mia!

Matthew Flanigan (Bill) is a hard-working, intelligent, and dedicated student. Outside of academics, Matthew enjoys writing, fencing, and photography. He also participates in the school’s service club, TestosterTones, newspaper club, and much more. In past performances, he played the roles of Watt Cobblers (What a Knight!), Student (Fame Jr.), Fletcher (Freaky Friday), Weselton (Frozen), The Duke (Flapper), and Michael (Elf Jr.). Last year, he performed in Godspell for the return of the school musical. He would like to thank all of his teachers, especially Mrs. Zielinski, for pushing him to do his best this year not only in academics, but with the show as well. He would also like to thank his family, specifically his parents, who have motivated him. Matthew dedicates this performance and all of his future performances to his great grandmother who has given him the strength to continue his musical theatre career.

Luke Fortucci (Ensemble) is so excited to be performing in Mamma Mia! Previously, he has portrayed F. Lee Maybe in Simon Shepherd And, he is so thrilled to see everyone on our show dates. He would like to thank Mr. Stenswold, Ms. Casey, and Mrs. Zielinski for allowing an amazing production.