Sarah Acikgoz

Sarah Acikgoz is thrilled to be a part of the Wayne YMCA’s Rosen PAC production of Into the Woods Jr! Her love for the arts has led her on a remarkable journey in theater where she naturally shines. When sheʼs not practicing or performing, you can find Sarah singing, dancing, and doing cartwheels throughout her home. She would like to thank the cast, crew and directors for this wonderful experience. She would also like to thank her mom, dad, and Mango for their love and support!

Claire Badami

Claire is happy to be returning to the Wayne YMCA’s Rosen Performing Arts Center in the role of the Baker’s Wife. Favorite past roles include “The Sound of Music” (Gretel Von Trapp), “Bye Bye Birdie" (Randolph), “Into The Woods Jr.” (Narrator) with Broadway Arts Lab Company and “Honk” (Ugly). In addition to singing and acting, Claire enjoys reading and spending time with her friends. Claire would like to thank her family for their love and support.

Mikaela Bauer

We are proud to introduce our daughter Mikaela Bauer! Mikaela is very happy to come back for her 2nd play, having previously acted in Matilda. Mikaela is currently attending voice and acting lessons with Kelsie from One Voice Studio. Besides singing and acting, Mikaela loves Harry Potter and Disney trivia. She also loves spending time with her friends and family. Mikaela would like to thank the Wayne YMCA’s Rosen Pac for creating this program.

Charlie Black

Charlie is super excited to play Little Red in this production! You may recognize her from Matilda (Matilda) and Shrek Jr. (Pinocchio). Enjoy your journey with us Into the Woods!

Parker Black

Thank you for coming to the show! Parker is happy to be back on stage with her friends at the Rosen PAC doing what she loves most, dancing! Into the Woods is one of her favorite musicals, so this one is extra special for her. Thank you, production team, for helping us tell this story!

Riley Caldwell

Riley is thrilled to be part of her first show with Wayne YMCA's Rosen Performing Arts Center. Previous credits include Mayzie in Seussical Jr., Julian in The Great Christmas Cookie Bakeoff, Ariel in The Little Mermaid, Jr., Mr. Wormwood in Matilda, Jr., and Maleficent in Descendants Jr. at Porchlight Productions. Riley also worked as a voiceover artist this past fall, singing on the demo recording of The Case of the Counterfeit Napoleon: A Sherlock Holmes Musical Mystery. When not rehearsing, Riley enjoys reading, listening to music, and hanging out with friends. She would like to thank the cast, crew and her family for always supporting her!

Antonia F. Clouse

Antonia is beyond excited to dance her way "Into the Woods"! Antonia loves performing and has been seen in several other Rosen PAC performances! Her favorites include: Matilda, Moana Jr., Willy Wonka, and Shrek Jr. When not on the stage, Antonia is an avid lacrosse player and loves to travel. Spending time with family is important to Antonia. Antonia wants to thank her family and friends for their encouragement and love. She also wants to thank the Rosen PAC production team for these amazing opportunities to shine. Enjoy the show!

Gianna R. Clouse

G is always so proud to perform at the Rosen PAC! G is no stranger to the Rosen PAC stage. You may remember some of Gianna's favorite performances including: Matilda (Mrs. Wormwood), Shrek (Dragon), Violet Beauregard (Willy Wonka), and Moana Jr. (Tamatoa) to name a few. G has also performed at StageWorks 237 as Katherine Plumber in Newsies and Sarabi in Lion King. Gianna was recently featured in a Beetlejuice showcase as well! When not reciting lines or belting tunes with her theatre crew, G can be found traveling, or shopping. Gianna wants to thank her family and friends for always supporting her in all she does! Enjoy the show!

Lillian Corsaro

Lillian Corsaro is excited to be in her first performance at the Wayne YMCA's Rosen Performing Arts Center as a Towns Person. Lilly is no stranger to the stage, last summer she participated in the Rhino Summer Camp. During the school year Lilly dances ballet/tap with Performing Arts Academy. She also played the flute in her school’s band program this past year. Lilly has enjoyed her time with Rosen PAC and appreciates the support from her family and friends.

Larisa Epstein

Larisa is a 5th grade student who is now performing in her 5th play at the YMCA! She loves performing on stage with her friends. We are all so incredibly proud! Break a leg!

Riley Gaines

Riley is excited to be returning to the Rosen PAC, having previously been seen in Matilda. Riley has been in several productions at the Rosen theatre including, Shrek Jr (ugly duckling), Adam’s Family (Ancestor). In addition to acting and singing, Riley can be found playing her flute, dancing or reading a good book in her favorite chair. Riley would like to thank her whole family for their love and support.

Giuliana Gasperino

Giuliana Gasperino is excited about her first appearance at the Wayne YMCA's Rosen Performing Arts Center. Giuliana has been in several productions at school including: Aladdin Jr., Willy Wonka Kids and Dear Edwina. In addition to acting and singing, Giuliana loves riding horses, swimming and reading Harry Potter books. Giuliana would like to thank her family for their support and the Wayne YMCA’s Rosen PAC for this opportunity.

Zoey Gilgur

Zoey is excited about her first appearance at the Wayne YMCA's Rosen Performing Arts Center! In addition to acting and singing, Zoey loves Girl Scouts, dancing, swimming, art, and riding her bike. Zoey would like to thank her family for their love and support and wants to thank the Wayne YMCA's Rosen PAC for this opportunity.

Albert Gora

Albert is a 2nd grader at Theunis Dey Elementary School. He loves to sing, play piano, play soccer and travel.

Zachary Goteh

Zach has been preforming at the Rosen PAC Theater for the past two years. Some of his performances were Augustus Gloop in Willy Wonka, Gomez Addams in Addams Family Jr., Shrek, and Ms. Trunchbull in Matilda. Zach also enjoys performing at Anthony Wayne Middle school and most recently played the part of Harold Hill in The Music Man. He enjoys playing football and basketball.

Emma Greenwood

Emma Greenwood is happy for her return to Wayne YMCA’s Rosen PAC theater production with another ensemble role in Into the Woods. Emma has been in several YMCA Rosen PAC productions since her first appearance in The Little Mermaid Jr. since age 4. She has also since produced and starred in several unpublished shows that can be found on her mom’s cell phone.

Megan Gutierrez

Megan is thrilled to be returning to the Wayne YMCA's Rosen Performing Arts. Megan has been in several productions at RosenPAC including: Moana (Ancestor), Elf (Shawanda), Dear Edwina (Annie) and Little Mermaid (Sea Creature). Megan has been studying gymnastics at Riverview Gymnastics since she was 8 years old. In addition to acting, Megan likes to read, draw, sing, and watch movies. 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.

Noah Hancock

Noah is thrilled to make his first appearance at the Wayne YMCA’s Rosen PAC Theater in this production of Into the Woods Jr! Noah has enjoyed the arts since he was a toddler. Music, dance and acting are a true passion for Noah, and have given him the confidence to shine on stage. When he is not enjoying the arts he is pursuing other interests such a soccer, track and field, and cub scouts. In his downtime you can always find him on his electronics playing video games of all kinds. Noah would like to take this opportunity to thank the cast, crew and directors for this wonderful experience. He would also like to thank his moms, grandparents, family and friends for all their love, support and dedication to his craft.

Khloe Olivia Harrison

Khloe Harrison has had a passion for acting for 4yrs now. She has performed in several school plays. Willy Wonka Jr Show (Matilda and a dancing squirrel) and Aladdin (Jasmine’s understudy and a Lamp Vendor-the narrator). Khloe also modeled for an up coming Designer Equal Movement. She had the honor of walking the runway for NYC Fashion Week 2021! Along with enjoying acting and modeling, she takes singing lessons, Acrobatics classes, and is on the Demo Team of her Taekwondo School where she is a Red Belt 4! She is grateful for the opportunity to add this production to her list!

Anabella Kievit

Anabella is thrilled to be in another Rosen PAC Production! She has been in Honk, Moana, Willy Wonka, The Addams Family, Shrek, Sponge Bob, Matilda, and excited to perform as Jack's Mother in Into the Woods. She is looking forward to Girl's Rock Band Camp later this summer. Anabella plays the guitar, and recently started piano lessons. She wants to invite everyone to come see "THE PROM" next weekend, as she is also in that production.

Peyton Lehansky

“Into the Woods Jr.” marks Peyton’s third appearance in a RosenPAC production. She enjoys her time spent at RosenPAC, has learned a lot and has made new friends. In school, Peyton participates in Chorus and Windows Art. She also studies ballet, tap, tumbling, acrobatics, and contemporary dance. Peyton is a Girl Scout, as well as a cheerleader for the Wayne Panthers. She would like to thank her family for their encouragement, support and for being her biggest fans!

Aidan Magrath

Aidan Magrath is so excited to be returning to RosenPAC stage in his role as Jack. He has felt right at home ever since his first performance here in The Little Mermaid, Jr. as Flounder. His most recent role as John Bechdel in Fun Home was a part he loved performing. Some other favorite past roles Aidan was passionate about include Bruce, Matilda Jr., Pugsley, in The Addams Family, Jr., and Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka., Jr. In addition to acting and singing, Aidan loves riding his bike, flipping around on a trampoline, and hanging out with friends and family. He enjoys reading, and recently finished 6th grade maintaining high honor roll the entire year! Aidan often rehearses script with friends, his parents, and even his brothers! He is very thankful for their support and looks forward to many more shows in the future.

Luca Maritato

Luca has been performing on stage since age 5. Some of Luca’s favorite roles have been (Brit) We Will Rock You, (Mike Teavee) Willy Wonka, (Flick) A Christmas Story, (Pumbaa) Lion King, (Lord Farquaad) Shrek, (Maui) Moana & (Greylog) Honk! Luca would like to thank his family as well as his theater family for all the support and opportunities to do what he loves most in the world...Theater!

Wyatt Martinez

Wyatt has been entertaining people his whole life. At 6, he stared in a commercial for StaCyc Bikes. "Win with Wyatt" was the slogan that won him the role of class representative 2 years in a row in 3rd and 4th grade. For fun, Wyatt loves doing motocross, wakeboarding, and takes MMA classes. He's proven to be quite the entrepreneur always coming up with creative ways to make money. He most recently played the role of "Prince Malik" in "Aladdin Jr" at Theunis Dey Elementary as well as "Coral" in "The Sponge Bob Musical" at the Rosen PAC.

Isabella Monteiro

Bella is extremely excited to be portraying Cinderella in Into the Woods at the Rosen Pac. She is no stranger to the stage having been seen most recently as Marion Paroo in The Music Man at Anthony Wayne Middle School. At the Rosen Pac her favorite roles include Mrs. Phelps in Matilda and Sina in Moana. She is looking forward to joining the theater program at Wayne Valley next year. She would like to thank her parents for always supporting her.

Tomas Monteiro

Tomas is no stranger to the Rosen Pac stage having been seen in many shows since the age of 6. Some of his past favorite roles include Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka Jr, Tommy in Matilda, and Hei Hei in Moana. Tomas will be entering middle school in the fall and is looking forward to being in his school productions and making new friends. Tomas would like to thank his parents and friends for always supporting him.

Mason Ondrof

Mason Ondrof is very excited about his first performance at the Wayne YMCA’S Rosen Performing Arts Center. This is Mason's second production. Mason's very first performance was this past March in Theunis Dey Elementary's production of Aladdin where he was cast as one of the Lamp Vendors (Narrators). Mason loves to be the life of the party! Whether it's dancing or singing he loves to entertain! Other interests Mason enjoys is spending time with family and friends, building lego sets,baseball, riding his bike, and the New York Mets. Mason would like to thank his parents, and family for their ongoing support as well as the Wayne YMCA Rosen Pac for this opportunity!!

Emilia Rodriguez

Emilia is a creative soul who is extremely excited to be a part of Into the Woods. She is a sassy soon to be third grader who loves to surround herself with friends and family and enjoys playing softball as well as going on adventures with her Girl Scout troop. On her free time, Emilia also likes to record herself acting, portraying several different celebrities.

Damon Rowe

Damon Rowe is thrilled to make his first appearance at the Wayne YMCA's Rosen Performing Arts Center! Damon is a bright 8 year old who is embarking on an exciting journey into the world of performance theatre. With his debut performance in “Into the Woods” Damon enjoyed each new rehearsal which helped him grow in confidence and skill. He is apprising the role of Owl-Woodland Creature which he is very happy about due to his love of owls ❤️ May this be his first of many.

Samantha Scillieri

Sammy is thrilled to be in her 8th performance at the RosenPAC. Her favorite parts have been as Young Fiona in Shrek Jr and Ancestor 5 in The Addams Family. When she's not acting, Sammy enjoys singing, dancing, roller skating, and playing lacrosse. She would like to thank Miss Jen and Isabel for trusting her with this role in Into the Woods, Jr.

Andy Sean

Andy is so excited to be returning to The Rosen PAC, he has recently performed in Matilda Jr. here! He also performed as “Jack” and “Rumpelstiltskin” in It’s Fairytale News at Paper Mill Studios, and took a performance class a MPAC. When not at Rosen PAC Andy loves to read, Hip-Hop Dance, and swim. He studies violin, piano and hopes to begin percussion. He wants to thank Jen, Meryl & Isabelle for their dedication and mom for driving back and forth to rehearsals. He is so grateful to have this theater experience with theater buds both returning and new!

Andrew Silva

Andrew is excited to be returning to the Rosen PAC stage. He was previously seen as Micheal in “Matilda”. Andrew has been in a few productions, including “Aladdin” (Aladdin) and “Shrek Jr.” (Big Bad Wolf) and “Willy Wonka” (Willy Wonka). In his free time Andrew enjoys reading and playing games on his iPad. Andrew wants to thank his family for being his biggest fans and Rosen PAC for this opportunity!

Gabriel Silva

Gabriel is excited to be returning to the Rosen PAC stage! He last appeared on the Rosen PAC stage in “Matilda”. Gabriel loves drawing and creating cartoon characters! He wants to thanks his family for always supporting him. Enjoy the show!

Jacqueline Stier

Jacqueline Stier is excited to be returning to the RosenPAC, having previously performed in The Little Mermaid Jr., The Addams Family Young@Part, and Matilda Jr. This is Jacqueline’s sixth musical performance! When Jacqueline is not acting or singing, she is doing amazing things for her community as a Girl Scout, playing her trumpet, singing in chorus, and showing off her artistic talents in Windows Art. Jacqueline would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her!

Brandon Michael Travelho

Brandon is so happy to rejoin the RosenPAC for his 5th show. He had previously been in the ensembles for Willy Wonka, Addams Family, The Spongebob Musical, and Matilda. When Brandon is not at rehearsals, he enjoys games on his Xbox, YouTube, swimming, scooting, scrambling, bugs, hanging out with his cousins and friends, and his pets; Simon, Sonic, and Bad Ash. Brandon would like to thank his family, friends, LPA family, & his RosenPAC family for all of their kindness, love, & support.

Grace Uhlein

Grace is thrilled to be a part of her second show at the Rosen PAC. She enjoys acting and sports. One of her many interests include listening to every Taylor Swift album in order.

Lucas Vargas

Lucas Vargas is excited to be a part of the Wayne YMCA’s Rosen Performing Arts Center production of Into the Woods Jr. This will be his first appearance in a YMCA production. Lucas’ love for acting began when he joined Lion King Jr. in 3rd grade as part of the ensemble and has since starred in several productions in school including Moana Jr. (Maui) and Music Man Jr. (Boy) In addition to acting, Lucas plays the clarinet and was recently invited to perform in the NJSMA 6th Grade Honors band festival. He also enjoys fencing, reading and playing video games with his friends. Lucas would like to thank his parents and brothers for their continued support. He would also like to thank the Wayne YMCA’s Rosen PAC for this opportunity and hopes to have many more projects with them.

Nico Wiles

This is Nico’s 4th show at Rosen PAC! He absolutely loves being on stage. When Nico isn’t at school or rehearsal he’s in his music room playing his drums or piano. He also loves riding his bike, his scooter, playing basketball, playing Mario Odyssey and hanging out with his friends!! Nico wants to thank Mrs. Jen and all of the amazing people at Rosen PAC for teaching him so much about theatre!

Jennifer Wilson

Jen is thrilled to be back directing her 10th summer youth musical with RosenPac. Previous and recent directing credits include “Matilda Jr”, “Shrek Jr”, “Moana Jr” and “Freaky Friday”. Jen holds an MA from The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, and a BA from Montclair State University in Theatre Studies. Throughout the year, Jen teaches drama club at RosenPac, and works as a resident teaching artist at Algonquin Arts Theatre as part of their Page and Stage program. She has recently been seen on stage at RosenPac as Karen the Computer in “The SpongeBob Musical” and Mrs. Teavee in “Willy Wonka”.. When she’s not directing, teaching or acting, she is part-time manager at a yoga studio, tending to her many plants, playing with her dog Dobby, and preparing for the newest addition to the family due in December. She wants to take this time to thank her amazing production team for their hard work and dedication, as well as to her fiancée Jerry for his constant love, support, and putting up with her hectic schedule. Break a leg to the amazing cast of “Into the Woods Jr”, their hard work and dedication has been inspiring.

Isabelle Thomas

Isabelle is so excited to be music directing her first show at the YMCA! Isabelle grew up on the Y stage performing in their productions and was even in a show directed by our very own Jen Wilson! She is thrilled to be back and on the other side of the stage as the music director! Isabelle is a musician, performer, and educator in the Northern NJ area. She just received her Bachelor of Music in Music Education from William Paterson University and is proud to say she will be continuing her education at The Ohio State University School of Music pursuing a Master of Arts in Music Theory with a Graduate Teaching Associateship. Isabelle has had an amazing time working with the talented cast of ITW Jr. and is so proud of the work they put in to bring this story to life! insta: @isabellemthomasmusic, website: isabellemthomasmusic.com

Meryl Budnick

Meryl has always loved the theater! She credits her current involvement in theater at the Wayne YMCA to her 2 daughters Marisa and Hayley who began their love of theater and performing on the Y’s stage at the ages of 6 and 5 respectively. Since then, Meryl has produced countless shows at the Y. Meryl holds a BBA in Information Technology from The George Washington University and an MBA in Information Technology from Iona College. After working in the IT field for many years, she found her second career at the Wayne Y and has worked here for over 20 years. Meryl is also on the Board of Directors of Vanguard Theater Company based in Montclair NJ. Thank you to my husband Michael...my hours are long and you do so much to keep our family running smoothly. I love you! Thank you to my creative team, to my dedicated volunteers, and to the cast!! Break legs this weekend, I'm so sad that I can't be there to witness the magic I know you will bring to the stage.

Gary R. Clouse

Gary is always proud to participate in Rosen PAC productions alongside his two daughters Gianna and Antonia. Gary is best remembered for his on stage performances in Willy Wonka (Mr. Gloop) and SpongeBob! Gary enjoys working with this talented group of respectable performers! When not on stage, Gary enjoys traveling and spending time with his family. Enjoy the show!

Brendan Magrath

This is Brendan's first time behind the stage working on a show at Rosen PAC. He is excited to be involved working side by side with some great people including his son Aidan who is in front of the curtain! When not behind stage, Brendan enjoys time coaching his other two sons during football/basketball/and baseball season. Camping, fishing and spending time with the family have been highlights of his summer. He would like to thank the entire Into The Woods cast for making this a great first experience.

Michael Budnick

Michael is thrilled to be back at the lighting board for Into the Woods Jr! He is no stranger to the Rosen PAC stage, notable roles include Willy Wonka (Mr. Salt), Shrek (The Wolf), Wizard of Oz (Uncle Henry/Gatekeeper), Elf (Mr. Greenway), Lost in Yonkers (Uncle Louie) and Beau Jest (Joel). When not on stage, in the lighting booth or helping with sets, Michael can be found on a tennis court or fixing computers as President of Mobile Computer Services.