Adam Gora

Adam is really excited for his second YMCA performance. When not rehearsing lines, Adam likes to play soccer, read, and play music.

Addyson Fucetola

Addyson is excited to be returning to the Rosen PAC stage in Matilda Jr., having previously appeared in Willy Wonka, The Addams family, and more recently in The SpongeBob Musical. Addyson’s love of theater began in Kindergarten as she starred in her Kindergarten class's performance of "The Little Engine That Could" and has grown from there. When she is not acting, Addyson enjoys reading, dancing, learning new hobbies like chess and story writing, and spending time with her family making them all laugh and smile. She would like to thank the cast and crew of Matilda Jr. for an awesome experience and wishes everyone a great performance!

Aidan Magrath

Aidan is thrilled to return to the RosenPAC stage, one of his favorite places to be! He has been performing since he was 8 years old. Some of Aidan's favorite past-time roles are "Flounder" (The Little Mermaid Jr.), "Pugsley" (The Addams Family Jr.), and "Young Simba" (The Lion King, Jr.). When not in the studio rehearsing, Aidan can often be heard belting out tunes from his daily shower routine! There isn't a day that goes by where he isn't singing. Aidan also enjoys bike riding, hanging with friends, basketball, and being a great big brother! Aidan would like to thank his parents for always supporting him in everything he does. He is truly thankful for his cast mates and theater family!

Albert Gora

Albert is a proud first grader of Theunis Dey Elementary School. He likes to sing, play soccer and piano.

Alexis Licor

Alexis Licor is happy to be returning to the Rosen PAC, having previously been seen in Sponge Bob The Musical as a "Coral." Alexis is 8 years old and is an inspiring entertainer. She performs at home for her family and at school for her teachers and friends. In addition to acting, dancing, and singing, Alexis likes to read, swim and play soccer. Alexis would like to thank her mom, dad, and family for their love and support and she would also like to thank the Rosen PAC for this wonderful opportunity.

Anabella Kievit

Anabella is thrilled to be in another Wayne YMCA Production! She has appeared in numerous Rosen PAC productions among her favorites include Spongbob Square Pants (Electric Skate), Moana (Gramma Tala) and Willy Wonka (Matilda). She has also done summer productions with Vanguard Theater Company and performs in her Middle School musicals. She plays guitar and is a member of a girl's group vocal with Shamrock School of Music. They perform at festivals and events in New Jersey. Anabella recently performed at the YMCA fundraiser singing and playing guitar to "Waving Through a Window" from Dear Evan Hansen.

Andrew Silva

Andrew is happy to be returning to the Rosen PAC stage having previously been seen in Sponge Bob the Musical. Andrew has been in the productions of Willy Wonka Kids (Willy Wonka) and Shrek Jr. (Big Bad Wolf). Andrew can next be seen in his school production of Aladdin Kids (Aladdin). Andrew loves that he gets to share the stage with his brother once again! When not on stage, Andrew enjoys reading and playing on his Switch. He takes music/acting classes and even joined his school’s Chorus this year! Andrew wants to thank his family for always being his biggest fans and supporting him in following his dreams! Thank you to Rosen PAC for this opportunity!

Andy Sean

Andy is very excited to make his Debut performance at The Rosen Performing Arts Center in Matilda Jr. He studies violin, piano, hip- hop and acting. He will be performing as "Jack" and "Rumpelstiltskin" in It’s Fairytale News at PaperMill Studios. Keep an eye out for him in season 5 of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Three Women on Showtime. Andy also loves his summer camp, basketball, swimming, roller skating, & tennis. His favorite school subjects are reading and recess. He dedicates this performance to his two cats Midnight & Creamora, family and his teacher Mrs. Sullivan.

Antonia Clouse

Antonia is so excited to be part of another Wayne YMCA Rosen Performing Arts Center production! Antonia really enjoyed being a part of Matilda Jr. Antonia has been in several other Wayne Rosen PAC productions including Shrek Jr (Duloc/Rat Dancer), Willy Wonka (Oompah Loompah), and Moana (Ocean). Antonia loves any opportunity to dance and sing on stage! When not performing, Antonia enjoys playing lacrosse, being a Girl Scout, and roller skating. Antonia loves traveling and visits Disney and the beach very often. Antonia wants to thank Mr. Eddie, Ms. Jen, and Ms. Meryl for making her feel like part of the Y family and always encouraging her to be her very best. Antonia would like to wish all of her castmates the best show ever!

Ashley Zolot

Ashley Zolot is enjoying being back at the RosenPac for another theater performance! Ashley has been in a variety of shows at the Y, including SpongeBob, Alice in Wonderland, Little Mermaid and Wonka. Besides theater, Ashley enjoys soccer, softball, basketball and skiing. She loves to cook, play with her friends and cuddle with her dogs. Ashley thanks her family and her friends for all their love and support!

Benedetta Ava Lind

Benedetta - best known by all as Bennie… is in 3rd grade. She absolutely loves to act, dance, and sing. She is always happy, hardworking, respectful, and willing to help! Bennie loves her big sister, Lucia and little brother, John! Bennie loves to play with her cousins, help her mom and dad cook, and try out new restaurants… esp to taste test Mac and cheese! Bennie loves all animals and she aspires to be a veterinarian when she grows up.

Brandon Michael Travelho

Brandon is very excited to return to The RosenPAC for Matilda Jr. He has previously had the pleasure of being in Willy Wonka, Addams Family, and Spongebob. In addition to enjoying shows at The RosenPAC, he also enjoys being with friends, YouTube, Fortnite, animals, nature, and LPA special events. Brandon would like to thank his parents, grandparents, teachers, and everyone in the show for their support.

Charlie Black

Charlie is delighted to play Matilda in this year’s winter musical! Most favorite credits at the Rosen Pac include Moana (Moana), Shrek Jr. (Pinocchio), and Honk! Jr. (Cat). She wanted to thank Jen, Eddie and Meryl for believing in her and for all their help during this process. She would also like to acknowledge Kathy and Brad for helping her be the best she can be! Also, a huge thank you to YOU for coming to see the show and for supporting the arts!

Christian Horvath

Christian is thrilled to join the cast of “Matilda” in the little kid ensemble. This is his first play with the YMCA but he’s no stranger to the Arts. He loves writing imaginative scripts and directing his brother, Noah, in hilarious shorts. His passion for the world of film and stage is evident in nearly everything he does. He cannot wait to take the stage and hopes the audience enjoys the cast’s interpretation of “Matilda!”

Claire Badami

Claire is happy to be returning to the Wayne YMCA’s Rosen Performing Arts Center, having previously been seen here in Broadway Arts Lab Company productions. Favorite past roles include “The Sound of Music” (Gretel Von Trapp), “Bye Bye Birdie" (Randolph), “Into The Woods Jr.” (Narrator), 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.

Claire Hanley

Claire is excited to be returning to the stage, having previously been seen in Willy Wonka and Shrek, Jr. Claire has been studying ballet, tap and jazz to help perfect her moves on stage. When not acting, Claire enjoys reading, art, and planning sleepovers with her friends. Claire would like to thank her family and friends for their undying support.

Cole Badami

Cole is excited to be returning to the Wayne YMCA’s Rosen Performing Arts Center. Cole has previously been seen here with Broadway Arts Lab Company in “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown” (Ensemble). Cole can be found playing his drums and riding his bike when he is not performing or playing with his friends. Cole would like to thank his sister Claire for taking him under her wing during this production.

EJ Calabrese

EJ is a freshman at Wayne Valley High School. This is his eleventh show with the Rosan PAC. Some of his favorite roles include, the "Rabbi" in 13, "Tom Snout" in Something Rotten, "George Banks" in Mary Poppins, and "Wickersham Brother" in Seussical. He would like to thank his parents for being so supportive during this process.

Emma Brobeck

Emma is a 9 year old girl who loves being a part of productions. This is the second production in which she has taken part. She enjoys playing piano, soccer, and being a Girl Scout. Emma is looking forward to a great performance.

Emma Stanley

Emma is excited to be returning to the RosenPAC, having previously been seen in the SpongeBob Musical (Coral), Shrek Jr. (Pied Piper), Willy Wonka (Oompa Loompa) and The Little Mermaid Jr (Sea Creature). She has also participates in theater at her elementary school. In addition to acting, Emma enjoys playing softball and going on hikes with her family. Emma would like to thank her family for their support and coming to see all of her shows!

Eva Roman

A fan of the musical Matilda Jr., Eva Roman is ecstatic about her first appearance at the Rosen Performing Arts Center. Eva adores theatre and has been in several productions at Annie's Playhouse starring as the "Evil Queen" in Snow White, "Flynn Rider" in Tangled, and "Cat" in Seussical the Musical. She has performed at the Rhino Theater, trained with professional coaches Hannah Kat Jones, Karen Gonzalez and Philip Galinsky, dances at the Performing Art Academy and is represented by Generation Model Management. Whether on or off the stage, Eva is quite the character and is always putting on a show. She loves anything creative, especially songwriting and drawing, but most of all she loves playdates with her girlfriends!

Gabriel Silva

Gabriel is excited to be returning to the Rosen PAC stage and loves that he gets to share the stage with his big brother again! He last appeared on Rosen PAC’s stage in SpongeBob the Musical. Gabriel loves being silly and “performing” for his family at home. He can often be found in his “office” creating his own characters with clay and drawing pictures. Gabriel wants to thank his family for always encouraging him and being his biggest fans! Thank you to the Rosen PAC for this opportunity!

Gianna Clouse

Gianna is thrilled to be part of Matilda Jr.! Gi is no stranger to the Wayne YMCA Rosen Performing Arts Center. You may have seen her recently in Shrek Jr. (Dragon), Moana, Jr. (Tamatoa), and Willy Wonka (Violet Beauregard) among many others. Gianna loves all things Broadway and finds herself visiting the Big Apple often! When Gi is not reciting lines or belting show tunes, she enjoys traveling with her family, visiting the beach, and being with her friends. Gianna wants to thank Ms. Joanne (first music teacher), Eddie, Jen, Brad, Kara, and Meryl for bringing out the best in her and encouraging her to work hard and dream BIG! Gi also thanks her family for their endless love and support. Gi wants to wish this amazing cast and crew a great performance!

Grace Uhlein

Grace is excited to be participating for the first time in Matilda Jr. Grace enjoys meeting new friends and learning the choreography each week. She is a huge fan of Taylor Swift and Harry Potter. Grace wants to thank her parents and the YMCA's Rosen PAC.

Greta O’Boyle

Greta is happy to be returning to the RosenPac for her first all children’s theater production. Greta has been in a few productions with the Y. Most recently she was in SpongeBob and prior to that, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. During her free time Greta likes to play basketball, soccer, and softball. She’s most thankful that her family has come out tonight to see her performance. She wants to thank them for all of their love and support.

Haley Bariso

Haley Bariso is excited to be returning to be part of Matilda Jr. Previous performances include The Addams Family, Willie Wonka, Annie, The Little Mermaid and Alice in Wonderland as well as several theater workshops. Haley’s favorite performance was singing “I Want it Now” during Broadway Bound Workshop. In addition to singing and acting she enjoys playing piano and ice skating. Haley is grateful to her family and friends for love and support.

Isabella Monteiro

Bella is excited to be returning to the Rosen Pac as "Mrs. Phelps" in this production of Matilda. She was previously seen as "Sina" in Moana Jr "Mama Ogre" in Shrek Jr and various ensemble roles throughout the years. Bella is a member of the chorus and drama club at Anthony Wayne Middle School. Bella would like to thank her parents for always supporting her.

Isabelle Martone

Isabelle is excited to be making her debut at the RosenPAC!  She attends 3rd grade at Radcliffe Elementary in Nutley.   She most recently performed as a soloist at Annabella’s Supper Club and as Olaf/Chad in Ohana Theatrics production of Miscast.   Past performances at Brundage Park Playhouse include Young Anna (Frozen Jr.), Nipper (Oliver!) and Lavender (Matilda Jr.).  When not on stage,  Isabelle enjoys tumbling, hiphop and Karaoke!

Jacqueline Stier

Jacqueline Stier is excited to be returning to the RosenPAC, having previously performed in The Little Mermaid Jr. and The Addams Family Young@Part. This is Jacqueline’s fifth musical performance! Most recently, she was seen as "Snow White" in Disney’s Descendants. When Jacqueline is not acting or singing, she is playing her trumpet in All-Wayne Band and Jazz Band, singing in chorus, and showing off her artistic talents in Windows Art. Jacqueline would like to thank her family for supporting her!

Jayden Diaz-Gamarra

Jayden is so excited about returning to perform at the Wayne YMCA's Rosen Performing Arts Center. He is always delighting us with his talent. He likes to play video games, play board games and reading. Jayden has previously been in Shrek Jr. (Donkey), Moana Jr. (Tamatoa) and SpongeBob the Musical (Ensemble). He thanks his family for all their love, support and rides; also to the Rosen PAC for the opportunity.

Kailyn Luizzi

Kailyn is thrilled to be here playing Ms. Honey in Wayne YMCA’s production of Matilda Jr. Some of Kailyn’s favorite roles include "Moana" in Cedar Grove Memorial Middle School’s Moana Jr, "Maui" in Passaic Valley Summer Theater’s Moana Jr, "Fiona" in Wayne YMCA’s Shrek Jr, and "Mrs. Peacock" in Cedar Grove High School’s Clue. Kailyn would like to thank her wonderful cast and crew for putting in their hardest work to make this show wonderful. She would also like to thank her friends and family for all their loving support.

Katherine Kowalski

Katherine is a 7th grader at Schuyler Colfax Middle school. She enjoys doing theatre and playing soccer. She has done multiple shows here at the Y in the past such as Annie Jr and really enjoys it. Katherine loves hanging out with her family and friends. She is very excited about being in this show, please help us cheer her on.

Larisa Epstein

Larisa Epstein is a 4th grade student. This is her 5th performance with the YMCA Community Theater. She loves being on stage performing with new friends. Outside the theater Larisa enjoys Lacrosse, Cheerleading, baking, swimming, vacations and having fun!

Luca Maritato

Luca has been performing on stage since age 5. Some of Luca’s favorite roles he has been fortunate enough to perform include (Flick) A Christmas Story, (Pumbaa) Lion King, (Lord Farquaad) Shrek, (Maui) Moana & (Graylog) Honk! Luca also enjoys playing football, basketball & baseball. Luca would like to thank his cast and production team for another great experience. He would also like to thank his mom, dad and extended family for all their support.

Michaela Toussas

Michaela is thrilled to be returning to her home at the Rosen PAC for her 11th show. She is forever grateful to the Y ( & Meryl) for starting her on her journey in the theatre. From her start as part of "Munchkinland town council", in the Wizard of Oz, to her most recent role as a "cowgirl fish" in Spongebob, Michaela has shared the stage with her sister and her father, and has met wonderful & talented friends along the way! She is also preparing for her role as "Eulalie Mackecknie Shin", at AWMS. She aspires to be as great as the scene stealing Mrs. Shin that graced the stage here at the Y. She'd like to thank Mr. Eddie & Ms. Jen for all their help, support and encouragement. And wishes the cast and crew a great show!

Mikaela Bauer

Mikaela Bauer is excited about her first appearance at the Wayne YMCA’s Rosen Performing Center. Mikaela loves singing and has been taking voice lessons at Bach to Rock in Wayne. Mikaela plays soccer and has just started gymnastics. Mikaela can defeat any muggle in Harry Potter trivia. Mikaela wants to thank her mom, dad, brother, grandpa and other friends and family for all their support.

Natalia Kowalski

Natalia is a third grader at Theunis Dey Elementary school. She enjoys doing theatre, dance, soccer and painting. This is her second time being in a show here at the Y. She enjoys spending time with her sister Katherine ,family and friends. She is very excited about being in this show, please help us cheer her on.

Nico Wiles

Nico is loving being on stage at the Rosen Pac Theatre. Matilda marks his 3rd show after making his debut as "Baby Bear" in Shrek and then appearing in SpongeBob along side his Mom. Nico loves playing the drums and recently played his first Rock show with the Wayne School of Rock! He also love skateboarding and playing Roblux with his friends. Nico wants to thank Ms. Jen and Mr. Eddie for always being so kind and teaching him so many new things!

Niya Warrier

Niya Warrier is excited about her first appearance at the Wayne YMCA Rosen Performing Arts Center. Niya has been a part of the Wayne YMCA theatre club since she was 6 years old and has participated in several theatre club showcases. She also loves to read, bake and create artworks. Niya would like to thank her parents for their support and encouragement and Ms.Jen, Eddie and Meryl for the opportunity to be a part of Matilda.

Noah Horvath

Introducing Noah, a 7th grader with a passion for music and performing. He has honed his skills through singing and playing his saxophone and is excited to be back on stage for his second play at the YMCA. He also works behind the scenes, often lending his talents to his brother's short film productions as the main character. Noah is thrilled to be a part of the cast and can't wait to share his love for music and storytelling with the audience.

Peyton Lehansky

Peyton is excited to return to the RosenPAC as part of Matilda’s kid ensemble. She previously played an ancestor in Addams Family Jr. At school, Peyton participates in the 4th Grade chorus and Windows Art program. Outside of school, Peyton studies ballet, tap, acrobatics, tumbling and contemporary dance. She is also a Wayne Panthers cheerleader. Peyton is thrilled for the opportunity to perform and would like to thank her family for being her biggest fans!

Riley Gaines

Riley is happy to be returning to the Rosen PAC having previously been seen in Shrek Jr. This will be Riley’s third production here at the Wayne YMCA. She was previously an "Ancestor" in the Addam’s Family and the "Ugly Duckling" in Shrek Jr. When not rehearsing Riley can be found reading, dancing or playing either her keyboard or flute. Riley would like to thank her whole family for their love and support. A special thank you to all the chauffeurs who helped get her to the theater on time.

Samantha Scillieri

Samantha Scillieri is so excited to be a part of the Matilda cast. This is her seventh show at the RosenPAC, her favorite role having been "Young Fiona" in Shrek Jr this past summer. Sammy loves to sing, read, and play Roblox. She is very grateful to her family and her RosenPAC friends for everyone's support and encouragement.

Sarina DeLine

Sarina is a 6th grader at Lakeside Middle School in Pompton Lakes. She has acted before, but this is Sarina’s first show at the Wayne YMCA. She is very excited to do more here in the future. She loves singing and has a new passion around Broadway!

Scarlett Giuliano

Scarlett is excited about his first appearance at the Wayne YMCA's Rosen Performing Arts Center. She enjoys singing to the mirror or recording herself on a daily basis! She also enjoys dancing, gymnastics, cheerleading, and playing soccer during her free time. She is so grateful to be part of this production and wants to thank the Wayne YMCA's Rosen PAC for this opportunity!

Serafina Giuliano

Serafina is so thankful to everyone for this opportunity! She takes her role in the kids’s ensemble very seriously, as she does in all her school and extra-curricular activities. Serafina is an avid soccer player and will always work hard for her team - whether it is chorus, band, cheerleading or acro. Serafina is very excited to be part of the Matilda Team!

Sophia Marotto

Sophia is thrilled to be returning to the Rosen PAC playing Lavender. Sophia is 10 years old and loves all things theatre...singing, dancing, acting. Sophia has done many shows at various local theatres in New Jersey, with her favorites being Matilda Jr., The Little Mermaid Jr., Shrek Jr., and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, where she will be performing in the kid's choir in Montville Township High School's production in March. Sophia would like to thank her mom for always encouraging her to do her best. She would also like to give a shout out to the entire cast and crew of Matilda Jr. for making this such an amazing experience! Slay.

Sophie Popovych

Sophie is a Kindergarten Student at APT. Sophie admires Music and Arts. She gets inspired by reading books , painting and watching family movies with Happy ends ❤️ Sophie is happy to be a part of Matilda cast and shine stage among other stars 🌟 This is the first Sophie's performance on a big stage! ✨️

Timothy Popovych

Timothy is the 2nd Grade Student at Pines Lake. He loves playing and spending time with family and friends. Timothy's also well-known for his pranks and sense of humor. He's a huge fan of Miss Jen and Mr. Eddie, and always enjoys every opportunity to spend time with them and friends together in the theater. Timothy's looking forward to participating in the Grande shows of Matilda!

Tomas Monteiro

Tomas has been performing with the Rosen Pac since he was 6. Tomas’ favorite past roles include "Peter Pan" in Shrek Jr and "Hei Hei" in Moana Jr. When he’s not performing he enjoys playing flag football, basketball and Roblox. He is also a member of the All Wayne Chorus. He is excited to be performing as "Tommy" and would like to thank his parents for their support and driving him everywhere.

Zachary Goteh

Zach is thrilled to return to the Rosen Performing Arts Center where he began performing in 2021 as "Augustus Gloop" in Willy Wonka. Since his debut he has been seen on-stage at the RosenPAC in Addams Family Young@Part (Gomez), Shrek Jr. (Shrek), The SpongeBob Musical (Ensemble) and he is so excited to portray the iconic role of “Agatha Trunchbull” in Matilda Jr. Zach has also performed in school productions at Anthony Wayne Middle School and Wayne Valley High School, he will be playing “Harold Hill” in the upcoming production of The Music Man Jr at AWMS! When not on stage, Zach plays football for the Wayne Panthers and he trained for over 8 years to become a black belt in martial arts. Thank you to family and friends for all your support and break legs to the cast of Matilda Jr.!!!!

Jennifer Wilson

Jen has been a permanent staff member at Rosen PAC wearing many hats. She has directed, choreographed, performed, and taught for the past nine years. She was recently seen as "Karen the Computer" in The SpongeBob Musical and a soloist in "A Cabaret of Sorts". Jen holds an MA in Text & Performance from The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and a BA in Theatre Studies from Montclair State University. Other credits include The Second City, Freestyle Love Supreme, and The People's Improv Theatre. Jen is so proud of the cast of "Matilda Jr". Their hard work, dedication, and passion is so inspiring. She would like to thank Eddie, Meryl, and Cheryl for their hard work and dedication making every production seem effortless, and a very special shout out to her fiance, Jerry for his love, patience, and support.

Edward Easse

Edward has been a member of the Rosen PAC family for six years, and he loves every moment of it! He is a teacher in Wayne, where he teaches general music and choir at Theunis Dey School and Pines Lake School. Edward is also the music director for the Wayne Hills Theatre Workshop. He was recently seen as Willy Wonka in "Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka," and Lumiere in "Disney's Beauty and the Beast." Outside of the theatre world, he is an active CrossFitter and a proud cat dad to Lorelei and Morty. He wants to give a shout out to the cast and to our amazing production staff. Break many legs everyone!

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!!

Jerry Eagan

Jerry is no stranger when it comes to handy work. With experience in landscaping and masonry, Jerry enjoys taking things apart and putting it back together again. He would like to thank Jen Wilson for introducing him to the world of theater!

Gary R. Clouse

Gary is so excited to be an integral part of this recent Rosen Production. Sharing the stage in this show with his daughters has created another memorable experience. Gary has previously starred on stage in "Elf" (Police Officer #2), and "Willy Wonka" (Mr. Gloop). Gary enjoys being part of the crew and is so grateful to work with the dynamic Rosen PAC production team while also doing something with his daughters. Gary thanks Meryl, Jen, and Eddie for this fun opportunity!

Jenn Black

Jenn is thrilled to help bring Matilda’s world to life and to the Rosen PAC stage! Her artwork was most recently seen in SpongeBob the Musical, Shrek Jr., Willy Wonka Jr. and Moana Jr.! Matilda is a full circle moment being one of the first chapter books she ever read as a child - to reading it together with her daughters during the lockdown of 2020 - and now (proud mama moment) seeing her daughter Charlie play Matilda! Thank you Jen, Eddie, Meryl and everyone involved for making this such a positive and memorable experience for our young actors!