CAST BIOS

Sabine Rivera

(Ensemble/King

Louis) is a rising junior and is excited to be in this show! Favorite roles at TNP include Louisa/ The Sound of Music and Shylock/Something Rotten! Teen among others. Most recently, she performed as the Narrator in Puffs at school. When not onstage you can find Sabine in the booth at Naples High working as the stage manager, a position she has held since her freshman year. She would like to thank her mom for her continued love and support in everything Sabine does. Enjoy the show!

Sadie Scardino

(Ensemble) is so excited to be a part of the cast of Hunchback Teen! Her credits include Glamazon/ Catch Me If You Can, Val/A Chorus Line, Donna/Mamma Mia! , and Natalie/All Shook Up. Off the stage you can find Sadie running varsity track and cross country, playing guitar, and in JROTC. Sadie would like to thank this cast for being so welcoming and kind, and a special thanks to her family for supporting her through everything. Enjoy the show!

Matt Schwabauer

(Choir) has been a theatre artist for many years. He is pleased to be back with TNP for a second show, after a successful return to musicals as Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music . No stranger to both sides of the stage, he served for four years as the technical director and production manager for the theatre department at Gordon College in Massachusetts, and now works as a carpenter locally at Gulfshore Playhouse. His first love has always been acting, getting his start at the age of 13. Notable past roles include Duke Orsino/Twelfth Night, Edward Rochester/ Jane Eyre: The Musical , Algernon Moncrieff/The Importance of Being Earnest and Edgar/King Lear. He sincerely hopes you are blessed by this production.

David Shaffer

(Choir) is excited to be back on stage at The Naples Players! He is looking forward to sharing this beautiful story with the Naples community. After taking a year off from performing, this magnificent score drew him back to the stage! David would like to thank everyone for the love and support! “God helps the outcasts, when nobody will!”

Fred Sylvain

(Choir) is excited to be a part of his first ever production. Outside of The Naples Players he enjoys playing table tennis, basketball, and guitar. Fred would like to thank his friends and family for getting him this far. He looks forward to sharing the stage with this wonderful cast. He hopes you all enjoy the show!

Kenny Tran

(Choir) is a TNP regular, currently an upcoming junior at FGCU. Recent TNP appearances include the ensembles of Some- thing Rotten! and Mary Poppins, as well as Jim the Drummer in The Wedding Singer. He’s ecstatic to be back with The Naples Players during their renovation process, and would like to thank TNP for putting on this fantastic show. He hopes you enjoy what it’s like Out There :)

Malena Tucker

(Ensemble) is a sophomore attending First Baptist Academy and is thrilled to be a part of this production.

Malena was most recently seen in FBA’s Maria/The Sound of Music and The Sound of Music at The Naples Players. She was previously seen in FBA’s Cinderella (Godmother) and The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy) at The Naples Players. Other TNP performances include Newsies Teen , and JR productions of Matilda, Frozen, Madagascar, and Annie. Malena is grateful to her family and friends for their love and support. A special thank you to TNP staff and crew for this opportunity. Being on stage expressing herself through musical theatre is a reminder that God is good. She gives all glory and honor to Him. Enjoy the show!