Sarah Acikgoz

Introducing, Sarah, a radiant talent who charmed the YMCA in 'Into the Woods' and now sparkles in 'Alice in Wonderland'. Since the young age of 4, she has embraced dance and music, supported by acting and singing lessons. Her journey is a testament to her hard work and love for the fine arts! Beyond her theatrical achievements, we are immensely proud of her kindness and versatility as she excels in sports like soccer, tennis, and rock climbing. We are proud of her boundless talents and compassionate spirit!

Layla Aldibes

Hii! My name is Layla. I am going to 5th grade this year. I have done 2 shows and I am so excited to perform in Alice in Wonderland as March Hare for my 3rd show! This is my first show performing as a lead role! In addition to acting, I absolutely love drawing, martial arts, and sleeping. I am grateful for my friends I made along the way! A big thanks to Isabelle with helping us with the music, Alyssa with helping us with the choreography, and my parents for supporting me along the way. Layla ❤️

Sena Anar

Sena is thrilled to premiere at Wayne Y's Rosen Performing Arts Center in 'Alice in Wonderland. Her passion for theatre blossomed through previous roles in "ArtQuest," "Aladdin Jr.," and "Cennet Sokagi." Sena dedicates her recess to choir and band rehearsals. Beyond the stage, she immerses herself in global studies, exploring countries, states, history, and flags. Sena extends heartfelt gratitude to the entire production team.

Sofia Balazs

Sofia is thrilled to make her first appearance in Wayne YMCA's Rosen Performing Arts Center. In addition to her newest interest in theater, Sofia plays piano and trains Brazilian Jui Jitsu. On her free time, she plays with her dogs Buddy and Oliver. Sofia would like to thank her parents for their support, but especially would like to thank her Grandma. She would also like to thank Wayne YMCA's Rosen PAC for the opportunity.

Piper Berg

Piper is very excited to make her first appearance at the Wayne YMCA's Rosen Performing Arts Center in this wonderful production of Alice. She recently appeared as Annie in Apple Montessori’s year end production. Piper is a competitive gymnast and also continues to progress in Tae Kwon Do as a purple belt. She is dedicating her performance to Nico Dellisanti.

Adriana Berwanger

Adriana is thrilled about her first theatrical performance and already can’t wait to see what her next show and role will be – she’s really caught the acting bug! Along with her growing love for acting, she enjoys fencing, gymnastics and reading. Adriana sends a big thank you to her family and friends for their continued love and support. She has made many new friends and thanks all the teachers for their guidance and dedication.

Sidney Bonnell

Sidney is excited to be returning to the RosenPAC, having previously been seen as a Narrator in Shrek Jr. Sidney has been in several productions including; Moana Jr., Singing in the Rain, and 'Scar' in the Lion King Jr. Sidney has studies dance since she was three, and is the catcher on her softball team. She is excited to perform with her cast members, and hopes to work with them in the future.

Lizzie Callahan

Lizzie is excited to return to the Rosen Performing Arts Center. Lizzie made her debut in High School Musical Jr. When she isn’t singing or dancing, Lizzie can be found reading or doing arts and crafts. Lizzie would like to thank her family for all their support.

Zoe-Bella Camacho

Zoe-Bella is thrilled to be on the stage in her first performance at Rosen PAC after having been in the audience for several productions over the years. Zoe-Bella most recently played the role of Nikki in the Baby-Sitters Club with Essex Youth Theater and began her love of theater at age 5 with Little Buddies virtual Drama Club performing roles in Annie (Annie), Aladdin (Genie), Beauty & The Beast (Belle) and Descendants (Carlos).

Greyson Chapman

Greyson is so excited to make his debut at the Wayne YMCA's Rosen PAC as the Caterpillar in Alice In Wonderland Jr. Greyson has performed in many community shows including Zombies starring as Zed, Charlie and Chocolate Factory, and Descendants. Greyson was also part of the Kid Cast in the Cedar Grove HS musical Matilda. Greyson loves singing, acting, dancing, and karate. He is thrilled to perform with his sister Scarlett and would like to thank all the amazing staff for their hard work and time they put into making this ADVENTURE SUCH A WONDERFUL THING!

Scarlett Chapman

Scarlett is proud to take the stage in her first appearance at the Wayne YMCA's Rosen PAC starring as Alice in Alice In Wonderland Jr. Scarlett has performed in her school musicals Mean Girls Jr. and Frozen Jr. as well as other community shows. She loves to sing, has performed the National Anthem, sings with the TPAPnj Elite Vocal Team and in her school choir. Scarlett also enjoys softball and cheerleading. Scarlett would like to give a special thanks to the entire staff for all their hard work, support, and for making this experience so fun. She hopes you enjoy your time in Wonderland!

Sham Choura

Sham plays the Dodo Bird in the YMCA’s production of Alice in Wonderland. She loves acting but in her free time she also likes listening to music and working with children. She does choir at George Washington middle school during the school year. She would like to thank her mother for supporting her and the YMCA for all the time and effort they put into this musical. Sham is looking forward for next year’s musical as well.

Eleanor Coonce

Eleanor is a 9 year-old almost 4th grader who loves to sing, dance and be on the stage! This is Eleanor's first play, she is thrilled to be part of it and can't wait to do many more in the future. Always on the go, and eager to explore, Eleanor truly is "Curiouser and Curiouser."

Vivi Donaldson-Diel

Vivi has loved being part of the Alice in Wonderland Jr. cast and is excited to perform with her new friends. This is Vivi's first play but she's been studying and performing ballet since the age of three. Vivi also loves the visual arts and nature, and as a self-identified "Spooky Girl", she lives and breathes all things Halloween. Vivi thanks her parents and grandparents for their love and support.

Larisa Epstein

Larisa has graduated elementary school and will enter middle school this year! She is excited to perform at the YMCA! She has performed in many other plays at the YMCA including The Little Mermaid, The Addams Family, Shrek, Matilda and Into the Woods. Outside of theater she enjoys lacrosse, cheerleading, the beach and baking.

Natalia Estrada

Natalia is thrilled to return to RosenPac after appearing in High School Musical Jr. She is excited to play the Doorknob and Cards Ensemble in Alice and Wonderland. She will bring a burst of energy, enthusiasm on stage and capture hearts with her natural charm. Offstage, Natalia enjoys biking, reading, writing, singing, swimming, and spending time with loved ones. Natalia would like to thank her mom, dad and her sister, Avianna, for all of their support!

Giuliana Gasperino

Giuliana is excited to return to the Wayne YMCA’s Rosen Performing Arts Center. She was previously a brainiac in High School Musical as well as a townsperson in Into the Woods at the Y. She has been in several productions at school including: Willy Wonka, Aladdin and Dear Edwina. In addition to acting and singing, Giuliana enjoys horseback riding reading Harry Potter books and dancing. Giuliana would like to than her family for their support and the Rosen PAC for this opportunity.

Ryan Gelman

Ryan is excited about first appearance on stage with the YMCA! He has always loved storytelling, dancing and singing. He went from dancing in school to almost losing his head in Wonderland! When not on stage Ryan loves playing with his dogs, building legos, creating Art, going to Starbucks and Target, being at the lake and spending time with family. Ryan is grateful for his Parents, brother Brandon, his siblings and extended family for their love and support.

Mila Goregoitia

Mila, at just 7 years old, is making waves in the world of musical theater. She is thrilled to be playing the role of Daisy in the YMCA’s production of *Alice in Wonderland Junior*. This marks her second off-Broadway musical, following her debut in *Mean Girls Junior*, where she shone as Lilly. Mila's passion for singing is evident both on and off the stage. Recently, she won first place in a local singing competition, impressively triumphing over 20 contestants ranging in age from 7 to 40. She was the youngest participant in the competition. In addition to singing, Mila enjoys playing the piano, dancing, and spending quality time with her family and friends. She is deeply grateful for the unwavering support of her mom and dad, as well as the encouragement from her family and friends, who continually cheer her on. Mila looks forward to many more performances and exciting opportunities in the world of theater.

Emma Greenwood

Emma is thrilled for her largest role ever as Small Alice in the YMCA’s Rosen PAC production of Alice in Wonderland Jr. Her first appearance was as a Sea Creature in The Little Mermaid Jr. at age 4 and she has been in several YMCA productions since then. Emma would like to give a special thanks to Ahma S and Ahma V for coming to see all of her plays!

Megan Pilar Gutierrez

Megan is thrilled to be returning to the Wayne YMCA's Rosen Performing Arts Center previously been seen in The Addams Family, The Little Mermaid, Elf and Moana Jr. Megan is currently preparing to perform in The Wizard of Oz at Wayne Hills High School. Megan has been studying gymnastics at Riverview Gymnastics since she was 8 years old.  In addition to acting, Megan loves to draw, sing, read and serve in the church nursery. Megan would like to thank her parents and brother for their love and encouragement. Megan is very appreciative of cast members and teachers for their support and training. 

Eleanor Harris

Eleanor is thrilled to be making her theatrical debut as a Cards Ensemble member in Alice in Wonderland Jr! Eleanor has enjoyed practicing tap and ballet for the past 2 years. She hopes to take jazz and hip hop dance classes in the future. When she's not on stage, Eleanor's favorite things to do are draw and play with her little brother Holden. She would like to thank the Wayne YMCA's Rosen PAC for this opportunity and hopes this is only the first of many performances!

Anabella Kievit

Anabella is excited to take the RosenPAC stage for the 12th time! Her favorite roles include Gramma Tala, Electric Skate, Thing 1, and Taylor McKessie. I LOVED being your Queen for this show! Thanks to my family for always supporting me.

Peyton Lehansky

Peyton is grateful for the opportunity to play Cheshire Cat 3 in “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” She has enjoyed singing and dancing in many previous RosenPAC productions and has valued the new friendships she’s made along the way. Peyton is a dedicated dancer who studies ballet, tap, jazz and acrobatics. She is also a cheerleader for the Wayne Panthers. Peyton would like to thank her family for always supporting her and is looking forward to another terrific show!

Sophia Leiman

Sophia is excited to be returning to the Rosen Performing Arts Center! She was previously a Cheerleader in High School Musical, Jr. In her free time, Sophia enjoys drawing, acting and reading. She is looking forward to continuing her theatre experiences in middle school in the Fall. Sophia would like to thank her parents and brother for always supporting her.

Alexis Licor

Alexis is excited to be returning to the Rosen PAC Theater and be a part of Alice in Wonderland Jr. as “Tweedle Dee”. She recently performed in Seussical as “Who/Fish”, SpongeBob the Musical as “Coral” and Matilda “Ensemble”. In addition to acting, singing, and dancing, Alexis likes to read, swim and play soccer. Alexis would like to thank her mom, dad, family and friends for their love and support. She would also like to thank the Rosen PAC Theater team for this wonderful opportunity.

Molly Mundrick

Molly is excited to be on the stage again, this time as the Cheshire Cat ! This role has been fun because it’s a team effort to play the Cheshire Cat Molly’s last appearance on stage was as Ms. Darbis in High School Musical, Jr. Other shows Molly has been a part of were Cinderella, Moana. Descendants, Zombie’s, Willy Wonka, The Prom, The Addams Family, and will be in Heather’s next weekend! Thank you’s to Mom, Dad, Grant, Hannah, Hadden, Winnie & Leo for their love and support. Break a leg everyone!

Ella Rinaldi

Ella is thrilled to be performing in her third show at YMCA's Rosen PAC. Ella is enjoying the theatre world, and her passion for performing continues to grow with each production. Ella thanks her family and friends for their endless support and looks forward to many more exciting opportunities on stage.

Emilia Rodríguez

Emilia is excited to return to the stage for the second year since Into the Woods, Jr! Emilia is also enrolled in RosenPAC theater club where she continues to master her skill in the acting field. On her free time, you can find her playing softball or selling Girl Scout cookies in the spring. Emilia loves to dance, sing, and role play on her iPad as well as playing with her friends or shopping at Target. Emilia would like to thank her cast and crew for encouraging her on and off the stage. She would also like to thank her family and friends for all the love and support a girl can ever ask for!

Hudson Schamach

Hudson is overjoyed for his second performance at the Wayne YMCA's Rosen PAC! Hudson previously appeared in “High School Musical Jr.” and recently enjoyed a theater camp, “Revolting Children at StageWorks School of the Arts.” When Hudson is not singing and dancing, he enjoys playing basketball and baseball, spending his summer days at the beach, and being with his friends and family. Hudson wishes to thank the Rosen PAC and his talented cast mates for yet another amazing theater experience!

Samantha Scillieri

Sammy is excited for her 11th play at the Rosen PAC. She has enjoyed roles such as Young Fiona in Shrek, Jr., Ancestor 5 in Addams Family, Jr. and Florinda in Into the Woods, Jr, but this is by far her favorite role yet. In her spare time, Sammy likes to read, write and sing. She would like to thank all of her friends, along with the YMCA staff members, for making this experience very fun and enjoyable.

Andrew Silva

Andrew is excited to be returning to the ROSEN PAC stage for his 7th show and in a role that he is SO excited to perform! Andrew was last seen playing a “Jock” in High School Musical Jr. Some of Andrew’s favorite shows have been “Willy Wonka Kids” (Willy Wonka), Shrek Jr. (Big Bad Wolf), and Aladdin Kids (Aladdin). He will be going into Middle School in the fall and plans to continue his passion for theater and chorus. As always Andrew would like to thank his family for always supporting him and his dreams, especially grandpa for always bringing him back and forth to his rehearsals!

Emma Stanley

Emma is excited to be returning to the RosenPAC, having previously been seen in High School Musical Jr (Ms. Tenney/ The Moderator), Seussical the Musical (Who), Matilda Jr (Big Kid), SpongeBob Musical (Coral), Shrek Jr. (Pied Piper) and Willy Wonka (Oompa Loompa). She also participates in theater at her middle school. In addition to acting, Emma enjoys playing softball and swimming. Emma would like to thank her family for their support and for coming to see all of her shows!

Aliya Vernik

Aliya is excited for her first appearance in a production by the Wayne YMCA's Rosen PAC. She has played the role of the Courier Angel in HeArt in Motion's production of The Nutcracker, as well as the role of Banzai in The Lion King by the Glen Rock High School's Sharing the Arts. An avid Disney historian, Aliya is also a voice student with Sing With Jes. She would like to thank her parents.

Brook Vernik

Brook is thrilled for her first appearance in a production by the Rosen PAC. Her past credits include the role of a mouse in HeArt in Motion's The Nutcracker (mouse dance captain). A busy dancer at HeArt in Motion, when she’s not busy songwriting, Brook is also a piano and voice student with Sing with Jess. She would like to thank her acting coach, Miss Lauren Elder, the production team of Alice, and her parents.

Addison Wright

Alice In Wonderland Jr. is Addison's debut performance. She is going into 5th grade and is looking forward to participating the future shows at the YMCA as well as shows at Lincoln Park Middle School. When Addison is not in the theater she enjoys making memories with her family as well as creating TikTok videos with her friend and chinchilla, Dusty. She is an avid swimmer and loves camping with family on the weekends.

Samuel Wichert

Samuel is extremely grateful to be returning to the RosenPAC, having previously leaped onto the stage as a cheerleader in High School Musical Jr. Samuel also has performed as a reporter, pirate and prep student in a production of Disney’s Descendents 2. His other interests include gymnastics, art and singing. Samuel would like to thank the directors for all their hard work and his family and friends for their support.