Who’s Who in the Cast

Andrew Smith, 15 (Russian) is thrilled to perform in his first musical at The Hanover Theatre as Russian in Fiddler on The Roof. He is a sophomore at Sutton Memorial High School and has appeared in Elf Jr. as Buddy, Willy Wonka Jr. as Charlie Bucket, The Lion King Jr. as Timon and more at Apple Tree Arts. He also appeared in Mulan Jr. as a Han Soldier at Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. He was accepted into Junior Districts Chorus in seventh and eighth grade and was accepted into Senior Districts Chorus during his freshman year.

Kaileigh Strong, 18 (Fruma-Sarah) is proud to be closing out her Hanover Theatre career in this year’s production of Fiddler on the Roof. In past years she has appeared on the Hanover stage in Oklahoma! and as Betty Blast in Footloose. Kaileigh is a graduate of Bancroft School, and most recently performed as Fastrada in Bancroft’s production of Pippin. In the fall she will attend Syracuse University where she hopes to continue her theatre career. She is grateful for the love she has received from her friends in the cast and for her family supporting her always.

Devon Thomson, 15 (Motel) is excited to participate in his first production at The Hanover Theatre in this year’s Youth Summer Program. Devon lives in Hopedale and attends Hopedale Jr. Sr. Highschool. Some of his favorite past roles include Lumiere in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and Lucas Beineke in The Addams Family. When not acting, Devon can be found driving around blasting music with his sister. He would like to thank the production team and all of his cast members for their hard work.

Matthew Trombley, 17 (Mendel) is thrilled to be performing once again in the Youth Summer Program’s production of Fiddler on the Roof. He lives in Sterling and is a rising senior at Wachusett Regional High School. Most recent productions include Footloose (Garvin), Once Upon a Mattress (Prince Dauntless) and Rock of Ages: Teen Edition (Franz Klineman). He would like to thank his friends, family and the entire cast and crew for their support and hard work. Enjoy the show!

Arjun Warrier, 18 (Lazar Wolf) is thrilled to be making his third and final return to the Youth Summer Program. You may have seen him in a variety of performances, both musical and theatrical, around the area. Most recently he played Don in a production of Babes in Arms at Shrewsbury High School. Arjun will be attending UMass Amherst majoring in voice. When he isn’t humming forgotten tunes from the 1930s, he looks like he walked out of the decade. He wishes to thank the cast, his voice teacher Sarah Callinan and his family for their support.

Ryan Wickline, 18 (Fyedka) is excited to be returning to The Hanover Theatre stage in this production of Fiddler on the Roof. Ryan lives in Westborough, where he is a graduate of Westborough High School. Ryan’s favorite theater experiences have been Les Miserables portraying Jean Valjean, Guys and Dolls portraying Nathan Detroit with Westborough High School and Footloose portraying Chuck Cranston with Hanover’s YSP. When not in theater, Ryan enjoys singing, reading or playing guitar. Ryan plans on taking a gap year, after which he plans to major in acting. He would like to thank his family, the cast and crew for their support.

2023 Auditions

Dancers ages 7+ are encouraged to audition.

Auditions: Sunday, Sept 10

Performances: Nov 25-27