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Meet the Company

Aiden J. Perez Alcalde

Jason “J.D.” Dean
My name is Aiden J. Perez Alcalde, and this is my 3rd show ever to perform! This show has been an absolute blast to be a part of, and I’m so glad to have been given the opportunity to be in it. I’ve been singing in my School’s choirs since 6th grade, and I haven’t stopped since. As of my Junior year, I’ve done 2 shows at my school. I’ve done “And Then There Were None”, where I played Philip Lombard, and “Mean Girls”, where I played Aaron Samuels! Theater is a new experience in my life, and I can’t wait to keep coming back to this community!

Cameron Perez Alcalde

Ram Sweeney
Cameron Perez Alcalde - Ram Sweeney Cameron is so excited to make his debut at the RosenPac! He has previously played Coach Carr/Glen Coco and other various roles in Mean Girls at his high school. When not on stage, Cameron loves playing trumpet and swimming. Cameron would like to thank Nicole, Brad, Lottie, and Meryl for their love and support along the way!

Jack Bolton

Big Bud Dean, Kurt’s Dad, Ensemble
Jack Bolton - Big Bud Dean, Kurt’s Dad, Ensemble Performing since 6th grade, including two previous shows done by Rosen PAC (Freaky Friday & the Prom). College student at Rutgers New Brunswick (English Major and Creative Writing Minor).

EJ Calabrese

Kurt Kelly
EJ Calabrese - Kurt Kelly EJ is very excited to join the RosenPAC for his thirteenth show with the company! He was recently seen as Uncle Fester in The Addams Family, Brett in 13, Mr Hawkins in The Prom, and Carl Dad/Featured Ensemble in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. He would like to thank his parents for being so supportive!

Madelyn Colucci

Veronica’s Mom/Coach Ripper
Maddie is happy to be returning to the RosenPAC, having previously been seen the The Prom as Dee Dee Allen. Other productions include And Then There Were None (Blore), Annie (Lily), Mean Girls (Ms. Norbury/Mrs. George), Something Rotten! (Featured Dancer/Miranda), and Pippin (Featured Player). Maddie also enjoys playing the marimba and the flute. She wants to RosenPAC for another fun show!

Bethany Duffy

Heather McNamara
Bethany Duffy - Heather McNamara Bethany is thrilled for her first performance at the RosenPAC! Some of her favorite past roles include: Kaylee in "The Prom" and Anna in "Frozen Jr." Bethany was also recently a member of the NJSMA Region 1 Honors Treble Choir and will be in the NJMEA All State Mixed Choir next fall! She would like to thank the production team and the entire cast for making this such a wonderful experience! Break a leg everyone!

Eli Fleischer

Westerberg Student
Eli Fleischer - Westerberg Student Eli has done over 10 musicals. Her favorites include Prom at the Rosen PAC. Also Little Women at Wayne Valley. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Samantha Gonzalez

Principal Gowan, Westerberg HS Student
Samantha Gonzalez - Principal Gowan, Westerberg HS Student Samantha Gonzalez is excited about her first appearance at the Wayne YMCA's Rosen Performing Arts Center. Samantha has done multiple showcases at school, but this is her first production! In addition to acting and singing, Samantha loves to play different instruments, her favorite being guitar, and writing songs. Samantha wants to thank the Wayne YMCA's Rosen PAC for this amazing opportunity along with her parents and especially her sister for encouraging her.

Kaitlyn Guevarra

Officer Milner/Westerburg High School Student
Kaitlyn Guevarra - Officer Milner/Westerburg High School Student Kaitlyn is very excited to perform in her first ever theatre production. She loves the performing arts, and also sings, dances, and plays piano. Kaitlyn loves to draw in her spare time. She is very appreciative of her family, and her mom helps her practice at home.

Anabella Kievit

Martha
Anabella Kievit - Martha Anabella is thrilled to be part of this summer's production of Heathers. It's been a pleasure to work with this awesome creative team. This marks her 13th Wayne Y Production. As Anabella starts high school, she will take the message of Heathers with her. Enjoy the show!

Monica Kruk

Westerberg High Students/ Spooky Kid
Monica Kruk - Westerberg High Students/ Spooky Kid Monica discovered her love for acting in a Mary Poppins Junior production at The Rosen Theater in 2015! Since that time, Monica has enjoyed participating in 18 performances in musical/dramatic theater, short films, comedic acting, and singing recitals. A performance that Monica is most proud of is portraying Mrs. Reoder and Madame Marie Curie in “Radium Girls” at Stage Works Theater. A close second is her performance in “Kids Life Crisis’, a short film produced through LaGuardia Acting /Film Studio. Monica‘s recent performance in “Young Frankenstein” proved to be her most enjoyable production. Monica would like to thank the entire team of “Heathers” for making this experience “ Beautiful”.

Rylee Luterzo

New Wave Girl
Rylee Luterzo - New Wave Girl Rylee Luterzo is very excited to be returning to the RosenPAC. Rylee's favortie past shows are We Will Rock You (Oz) and Finding Nemo (Breeze). In addition to acting and singing Rylee likes to go shopping with friends. Rylee would like to thank all the friends she has made during this production to make it even more fun!

Isaac Mangibin

Ram's Dad/Officer McCord/Westerberg HS Student - Preppy Stud
Isaac Mangibin - Ram's Dad/Officer McCord/Westerberg HS Student - Preppy Stud Hello there! I'm Isaac and I am so excited to participate in Heathers: The Musical (High School Edition). The show will be my first ever musical to ever be part of and from now on it will remain one of most memorable musicals I'll ever be in. I have watched Sight & Sound productions of Biblical stories; and Broadway musicals like Shrek: The Musical. Apart from theatre, I love Volleyball, I liked coding in Java, and singing at parties or at my church. I want to give thanks to my family for motivating me to keep on singing and to never lose that skill. I would also want to thank the YMCA Rosen PAC for the opportunity to connect with a friendly community.

Josie Monroe

Veronica Sawyer
Josie Monroe - Veronica Sawyer Josie is so excited to be able to play this absolute dream role. Veronica is a role she has been auditioning for years and to finally play it with an amazing cast and amazing crew of directors is a dream. Her past roles include, Alyssa Greene in The Prom, Sharpay in High School Musical, Kate in Legally Blonde, and Tricia/Maggie u/s in A Chorus Line. She would like to thank her mom and dad and MerylPAC for their endless support. 11:11

Molly Mundrick

Molly Mundrick - Molly is thrilled to be a part of her second teen production at the YMCA. She enjoys being a part of the theater family, and has been gracing the stage at the Y since she was 7! When not learning lines and practicing choreography, Molly is busy with many Girl Scout activities. She can also be found riding horses, playing video games, shooting her bow and arrow, or loving her cat Leo and puppy Winnie. Molly will be a sophomore at Vernon High School in September, but her heart is on the stage of the Rosen PAC! Previously Molly has had roles in Descendants, Zombies, The Little Mermaid, Jr., Alice In Wonderland, Jr (ensemble and Cheshire Cat), Moana, Jr, Seussical, Willy Wonka, The Addams Family, and High School Musical, Jr (Ms. Darbis). Many thanks to Meryl for all her hard work to make this magic happen for every show, and building a theater family like no other. Molly is grateful for Nicole and being a part of Molly’s theater journey since she was 7! Greatest thanks to Mom, Dad, Grant & Hannah, Hadden, Leo and Winnie. Break a leg everyone!

Isabella Pignataro

Westerburg student
Isabella Pignataro - Westerburg student Isabella Pignataro is very excited to be in her first show at the Wayne ymca. She has previously been in Frozen The Musical and SpongeBob The Musical at her middle school. She has also been a part of Select Choir for two years. Isabella enjoys playing piano and guitar as well as singing. When Isabella is not on the stage, you can find her playing softball in the catchers position. She would like to thank her mom and dad for always supporting her and being her biggest fans.

Brielle Przybylinski

Heather Duke
Brielle Przybylinski - Heather Duke This is Brielle’s 3rd production at Rosen PAC, previously in High School Musical jr.(Martha Cox) and The Prom(Shelby). She has been in other productions like 13(Patrice), Mean Girls(Taylor Wydell), and many more. the She is very excited to be back and would like to thank all of her directors for this amazing experience and opportunity to play one of her dream roles. Also she would like to thank her friends and family for coming out to support her.

Emily Sutton

Westerberg HS Student - Stoner Chick
Emily Sutton - Westerberg HS Student - Stoner Chick Emily Sutton is excited for her first performance at the Wayne YMCA's Rosen Performing Arts Center. Emily has a newfound love for theater, which her most notable shows have been Annie Jr. (Miss Hannigan), Newsies Jr. (Nancy), and Addams Family Jr. (Ancestor Soloist). Outside of the theater, Emily can be found writing, shopping, or inside of Starbucks. Emily is grateful for the wonderful cast, crew, and creative team for helping put together a great show!

Kendal Walls

Heather Chandler
Kendal Walls - Heather Chandler Kendal is thrilled to be performing in her first production at RosenPAC! Some of her previous credits include: Addams Family(Wednesday and Alice, The Prom(Emma and Alyssa), Little Women(Meg March), 13(Patrice), Something Rotten(Nostradamus), Harvey(Myrtle Mae), Enemy of the People(Petra). Kendal would like to thank her castmates as well as the entire production team for being so supportive throughout the entire process of the show and her parents and brother Emery for always coming to see every show and dealing with her during the craziness of tech week!

Priya Winn

Ms. Fleming
Priya Winn - Ms. Fleming Priya is an incoming sophomore at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and is very excited to partake in this production of Heathers. Other theatre credits include Rosie (Bye Bye Birdie), Betty (White Christmas), Ensemble (Pippin), Natalie (All Shook Up) and many more! She is so thankful for the cast, her friends, and family for supporting her always!

Nicole Maritato

Director

Bradley McMurray

Music Director

Lottie Ferrante

Choreographer

Meryl Budnick

Producer / Production Manager

Jonathan Noll

Stage Manager

Perrin Limey

Sound / Lighting Design

Brynn Buckley

Stage Crew

Luca Maritato

Stage Crew

Connor Byrne

Lighting Operator

Kathy Monroe

Costuming

Jennifer Brown

YMCA Mental Health Specialist

Andrew Galuskin

ASL Interpreter

Tricia Dolan

ASL Interpreter

Marisa Budnick

ASL Interpreter

Joely DeMonte

ASL Interpreter

Alessia Cacais Soria

ASL Interpreter

Ariana Foster

ASL Interpreter

Sam Hayden

ASL Interpreter

Natalie Hockenbury

ASL Interpreter

Liliana Sanchez

ASL Interpreter
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