Edmonds Heights Performing Arts Production of Roald Dahl's   Book by Dennis Kelly Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin   Orchestrations and Additional Music by Chris Nightingale     The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical JR. Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

 

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Song List

Miracle
Naughty
Acrobat Story (Part 1)
School Song
The Hammer
Naughty - Superglue
The Chokey Chant
This Little Girl
Bruce
Telly
When I Grow Up
The Smell of Rebellion
Quiet
My House
Revolting Children

Cast

Creative Team

Meet the Company

Cora Allen (she/her)

Big Kid/Parent (u/s Acrobat)

Cora is twelve years old and Matilda Jr is her ninth show at Edmonds Heights. She loves theatre, crochet, and her dog Jasper. She wants to thank her friends and family for cheering her on.

Etta Allen (she/her)

Lavender (u/s Matilda)

Etta is going into 7th grade at Soundview School in Edmonds this fall. This is Etta's 11th show at Edmonds Heights, and she is looking forward to performing more at the school! Her favorite roles include, Gracie in The Nifty Fifties, and Adella in Little Mermaid. Some of Etta's hobbies include, dancing, singing, and painting. She would like to thank Dorothy, Rose, Megan, and David, for making this show come alive, and putting so much work into it. Etta hopes you enjoy Matilda JR!

Raven Bielas (she/her)

Tech Crew

Hi I’m Raven and I’m 13 going into 8th grade. This will be my 2nd year at Edmonds Heights and my first time being involved in one of Edmonds Heights musical productions. I’ve watched the productions in the past and I’m excited to finally be a part of the show. One of my favorite things to do is play Jr Roller Derby with Mob City! I would like to thank my dog, Peanut, and my cats, Picklepants, and Pee-Wee, for the endless snuggles!

Owen Bond (he/him)

Lighting Designer

Having only had a semester of training, Owen is very excited to be Stepping up as head of the lighting department. He has lots of ideas for the designs for this next year. He has operated or designed for 9 shows over the last year and acted in 3 before that. Owen is 14 and going into 9th grade. He would like to thank Alan, Avery, and Dorothy for helping prepare him to take on this responsibility.

Ruby Britt (she/her)

Alice (u/s Lavender)

Ruby Britt is 11 years old and going into 6th grade. She is excited to be in Matilda JR and has been doing musical theatre at Edmonds Heights since Kindergarten. Her favorite roles at EHPA are as Nemo in Finding Nemo, Pip in The Grunch, and Shanti in Jungle Book. When not on stage, Ruby enjoys reading, watching Studio Ghibli movies, and cuddling with her adorable dog, Buttercup! She would love to thank Dorothy, Megan, Rose, and David for their guidance and support!

Olive Brown (any/all)

Student Assistant

Olive is super grateful to be assisting Dorothy in Matilda Jr! Olive has performed in nine productions at Edmonds Heights, their favorite roles so far being: Sardine 1 in SpongeBob the Musical and Patty Pancake in the one-act play Imaginary Friends Detective Agency. In their spare time, Olive enjoys doing art/animation, playing video games, making music, crafting, baking and hanging out with friends. They’d like to thank Dorothy, and everyone else working on this to make it possible. Olive hopes you enjoy the show!

Zora Brown (she/her)

Big Kid 1

Zora is 12 going on "fatherhood" in this production of Matilda Jr! She's excited to do her 10th production with EHPA and grateful to Dorothy, Megan, and the crew. Thank you for coming!

Leo Cabellon (he/him)

Tech Crew

Leo (LeoTheGreat) Cabellon is excited to be working sound for this show as he gets to teach his little sister (Ruby Cabellon) how to run things in the booth. Leo spends most of his days playing music, dancing and kissing babies. You may have seen him before as Jack Kelly, Prince Eric, or Lord Farquaad. Just be careful looking into his beautiful stunning brown eyes, you might go blind. Leo recommends you check out the concessions stand and hopes you thoroughly enjoy the show.

Ruby Cabellon (she/her)

Tech Crew

This is Ruby's first time doing sound for a show. She previously performed or teched in eight other shows, such as The Little Mermaid, Madagascar Jr, SpongeBob the Musical Youth Edition and Jungle Book Kids. Ruby is going into 8th grade and is looking forward to and fearing three tech weeks per semester.

Roman Canniff (he/they)

Tech Crew

This is Roman's eleventh show with EHPA! He was recently Harvard student Aaron Schultz in Legally Blonde the Musical. He looks back fondly at his first performance with EHPA in Captain Starblaster. His role in James and the Giant Peach as Earthworm and the overall feel of that show is his new favorite. Roman is also happy to be running a spotlight for Matilda next! Aside from performing arts he enjoys roller skating, crafts, and gaming with friends. Roman says they very much appreciate and want to thank Dorothy, Marina, Dov, Jessica, Bryn, Erin, Lin and the new faces that are helping run this show along with their fantastic voice teacher, Jae.

Lucy Cohen (she/they)

Tommy

Lucy is so excited to perform in Matilda Jr. for the summer musical performance! This is her 3rd musical with Edmonds Heights and she has been in numerous plays over the years. Lucy loves singing at home and for a local nursing home. In her spare time, she enjoys time with her friends, her pets, crafts, and skateboarding. She would like to thank Dorothy and the entire Edmonds Heights crew who made this play possible, her voice teacher, Jordyn Day, as well as her parents, siblings, and friends.

Basil Cohen (he/they)

Tech Crew

Basil Cohen is teching for their very first play at Edmonds Heights and they are very excited! Basil is an upcoming 9th grader and enjoys computer games, coding, and digital art. Singing is also a favorite past time of Basil's and they love to sing songs in Japanese. Basil would like to thank the Edmonds Heights play staff for helping them learn their first tech role for Matilda Jr! Basil also wishes to thank their parents, siblings, friends, and pets.

Brenna Crane (she/her)

Cook/Big Kid (u/s Mrs. Wormwood)

Brenna is excited for this show with Edmonds Heights Performing Arts! She is entering seventh grade in the fall. Previously, she acted with Madrona Children’s Theater, the Missoula Children’s Theater and earlier this summer at Edmonds Heights. She has been in Legally Blonde as the court stenographer and guard, Shrek Jr as a Duloc dancer, Wizard of Oz as an Ozian/Face of Oz and Robin Hood as a member of the Merry Band. Being on the stage and spending time with her friends has been a great summer experience. She would like to thank her parents and her theater mentors for their support. Thank you for supporting Edmonds Heights Theater!

Nora Crane (she/her)

Miss Honey

Nora is delighted to be Miss Honey in the playful yet powerful Matilda Jr! A Roald Dahl fan since forever, Nora is 15, in tenth grade, and thrilled to step into the shoes of one of her favorite characters. When not cheering on revolting children, you can find her dancing, writing songs, reading, baking, and spending time with friends. This marks her seventh show with Edmonds Heights; you may have seen her previously as Ladybug in James and The Giant Peach, Sebastian in The Little Mermaid, and a worker in Hadestown. She’s had a blast with the colorful cast (including her younger brother, Theo) and she knows you will too. She’d like to thank Dorothy, Megan and Rose for putting so much heart into this production. Enjoy the show!

Theo Crane (he/him)

Bruce

Theo is excited to be playing Bruce in his second show with Edmonds Heights; you may have seen him previously as Scuttle in The Little Mermaid. Theo is twelve and in seventh grade. When not rallying mobs of children, Theo enjoys swimming, sketching, dancing, and playing video games. He would like to thank Dorothy and his sister, Nora, for helping him be the best he can be and he hopes you enjoy the show!

Isabel Delbow (she/her)

Little Kid/Party Kid

Isabel is super excited for her next show with her friends! This is her twelfth show. Her favorite role has been a seagull in The Little Mermaid Jr, Children's Chorus in Mary Poppins, and penguin squad in Madagascar Jr. In Isabel's free time, she enjoys playing with friends, taking her cat on walks, and dancing. She would like to thank Dorothy, David, Rose, and Megan for being such wonderful teachers. Isabel also hopes you get some treats at the concessions table to help EHPA!

Bria Duncombe (she/her)

Big Kid/Parent

Bria is excited to be part of Matilda Jr! This will be her second show with the Edmonds Heights Performing Arts, but sixth show overall. Previously, she participated in Madrona Children's Theatre, RBCC and Driftwood Theatre productions. Outside of theater, she enjoys swimming and playing the saxophone and clarinet.

Amina Duncombe (she/her)

Big Kid/Parent

Amina is very excited to be a part of this Matilda Jr. production. This is Amina's second show at Edmonds Heights! Amina's school, Madrona K-8, has a theater program that restarted in 2023. She participated in their show Shrek Jr. and their most recent show, Wizard Of Oz. Amina also worked with the Driftwood Players by performing in Robin Hood and Miracle on 34th Street. One of the most recent shows she has been in is with the RBCC theater program, playing in James and The Giant Peach. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Cruz Elliott (he/him)

Little Kid/Party Kid

Cruz is excited to be staring in his first ever production! He is a fourth grader at Edmonds Elementary and has been waiting all summer for Matilda Jr. rehearsals to start. Cruz LOVES Broadway; his favorite shows are “Six” and “Wicked.” He would like to thank his mom, Alisha, for giving him the chance to go to theater camp, and his friend, Leo, for helping him know the ropes.

Ani Filbrun (she/her)

Little Kid/Party Kid

Ani is super excited to show everyone her acting self! She loves acting and is looking forward to performing Matilda Jr. Ani Is 10 years old and is going into 5th grade. She enjoys singing, acting, dancing, drawing, and other fun activities! Ani has performed one other show at school, "The Wizard Of Oz." She was cast as ensemble and had lots of fun! Ani would like to thank her parents, her siblings, Dorothy, Megan, and other Edmonds Heights Matilda Jr. workers for supporting her and teaching her so much!

Hannah Gale (she/her)

Big Kid/Parent (u/s Rudolpho)

Hannah Gale is a 7th-grade student at Madrona K-8 and is thrilled to be performing in Matilda Jr. at Edmonds Heights. She has previously appeared in Shrek Jr., The Wizard of Oz, James and the Giant Peach, and Legally Blonde. In her free time, Hannah enjoys reading, playing her tenor saxophone, and skiing in the mountains. She loves spending time with friends, and being in a musical is one of her favorite ways to stay connected with them over the summer.

Luciana Goddard

Big Kid 3

Luciana is excited to be in the production of Matilda Jr. She has been in four EHPA musicals in the past as well as numerous other productions. Luciana is entering 7th grade at EHK12 in the fall. In her spare time, she loves to draw and play video games.

Gideon Goddard (he/him)

Tech Crew

Gideon is a sophomore at Edmonds Heights, and this is his first participation in any EHPA show. He is pleased to move from supporting his sister morally to supporting her practically.

Truly Goeglein

Big Kid 2

Truly is excited to act in Matilda Jr. as she has always loved this musical and story. She is 12 years old and currently in the 8th grade. Outside of theater, she enjoys doing arts and crafts and playing video games with her friends. Her previous stage experiences include playing Coil 2/Ensemble in Jungle Book Kids, the Grandchild in Poisoned in the Garden, and Titania in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which has been one of her favorite roles so far, along with playing Big Kid 2. Being part of this cast has been such a fun experience, and Truly feels lucky to share the stage with such talented peers. She would like to thank Dorothy, Megan, and Rose for making this production of Matilda Jr. such a wonderful one.

Alex Guzewich (he/him)

Eric

Alex is 12 yrs old and going into 7th grade. He is excited to be performing in his tenth show at Edmonds Heights. His favorite past performance was his dual roles as the Narrator and the Dodo-bug in The Monsters of Hodgepodge Forest. He has also appeared in Jungle Book Kids, The Little Mermaid Jr, Finding Nemo Jr, and a few other shows. Alex likes reading, playing video games, purple frogs (look it up) and goofing around with friends. He would like to thank his teachers and his friends & family for their support!

Madeleine Hall (she/her)

Amanda Thripp (u/s Mrs. Phelps)

Madeleine Hall is thrilled to be in Matilda Jr. Recently, she has also been Jungle Banyan in Jungle Book Kids and Curly in Peter Pan. When she is not on the stage, she loves to swim, play violin and piano, visit the beach, forage in the PNW, and read, read, read. A sincere thank you to Dorothy and all her teachers at the amazing Edmonds Heights theater program.

Farah Halverson (she/her)

Acrobat/Big Kid (u/s Miss Honey)

Farah is thrilled to make her EHPA debut! Favorite recent roles include Young/Middle Anna in Frozen JR (Taproot Theatre Company), Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz (Broadway Bound Children’s Theatre), and Teen Fiona/Little Pig in Shrek the Musical JR (Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE). She is entering her third year in the Advanced Musical Theatre Training Program at Village Theatre’s Institute in Everett and recently joined the 2025–26 Advanced Elite Travel Team at Seattle’s Performer’s. A dedicated singer and dancer since she could walk and talk, Farah has truly found her passion on the live theatre stage. She is deeply grateful to her mentors, friends, and especially her family for their constant love and support. Enjoy the show!

Lucy Hardin (she/her)

Mrs. Wormwood

Lucy is excited to perform this show not just for her friends and family, but for the crowd. This is her seventh EHPA musical, and the energy and excitement are still just as strong as the first time she stepped onto the stage. She would like to thank Rose, Megan, David, Phoenix, and Dorothy for putting it all together, as well as her family for taking her to all the rehearsals and cheering her on. Her favorite things about musical theatre are singing and acting, along with spending time with her friends both new and old.

Hazel Harvey (she/they)

Hortensia

Hazel is excited to perform one of their favorite musicals for you this weekend! Hazel is going into fourth grade and their fourth year of theatre at Edmonds Heights. They’ve played many fun roles, such as the Dormouse at the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, the Wrinkly Rhino in The Just So Stories, and Mowgli in the Jungle Book Kids. Enjoy the show!

Ethen Harvey (he/they)

Rudolpho/Big Kid (u/s Bruce)

This is Ethen’s 9th musical at Edmonds Heights, and they are very excited! They’ve been doing theatre for seven years and were recently inducted into the Edmonds Heights Thespian Troupe. Their favorite roles have been Glaxonian Queen in The Adventures of Captain Starblaster (2022), Jojo in Seussical Jr. (2023), and Jetsam in Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. (2024). They look forward to performing even more in the future. You can see them again this Fall in DA’s Beetlejuice Jr. They would like to thank everyone in the theatre community!

Ben Hazen (he/him)

Stage Crew

Ben is incredibly excited to be a part of this lovely production's backstage crew. This will be Ben's second show teching, and the 8th production he has been involved in at EH. Outside of the theatre program, Ben enjoys playing at the playground with kids, playing games with friends, and reading books, his favorite of which is The Two Towers. He also likes Dungeons and Dragons, both as a player and a DM. Ben would like to thank Dorothy, Dove, Christopher, and Erin for making him the actor he is today. He hopes you enjoy this amazing show.

Leo Helm (he/him)

Mechanic/Big Kid

Leo’s on-stage debut was as an Aristocrat in Missoula Children's Theatre’s 2024 production of Robin Hood. Since then, he has also performed in The Noble Gnarble and enjoyed many Broadway and musical camps at Edmonds Heights. Leo also studies Muay Thai and plays ice hockey. His favorite musicals are Wicked, Hamilton (Act I), and the Descendants and ZOMBIES franchises. He promises to continue being a revolting child for years to come.

Ace Holloway (he/they)

Dresser

Ace is super thrilled to be participating in Matilda Jr. as a dresser! He has been dressing for 2 years but has been acting for almost 3 now. He has been a part of 12 shows here at Edmonds Heights and is ready for many more in his near future!! Some of his hobbies when not staying late at school for rehearsals are crocheting, playing video games, reading every queer graphic novel he can get his hands on, and drawing in between all of it! He would love to thank the lovely stage manager, Phoenix, for reaching out about being a tech and his parents for driving him to and from rehearsals! He loves Matilda the Musical and can't wait for you to get to enjoy it too!!

Lily Hopkin (she/her)

Little Kid/Party Kid

At just 9 years old, Lily is already a seasoned performer with a love for the stage and a flair for bringing characters to life. She has soared as Peter Pan, bloomed as a graceful Jungle Lotus in Jungle Book Kids, and let her wild side shine as a howling werewolf. Now, she’s thrilled to join the cast of Matilda Jr. and share her passion for storytelling, music, and a little bit of mischief with audiences!

Katana Isaacson (she/her)

Big Kid/Parent

I am Katana and I'm going into 6th grade. I really like performing arts and drawing. I've played one of the Whos for Seussical Jr and I've done a lot of plays. I would like to thank Dorothy and the rest of the helpers for the plays I've done so far. I love working with Dorothy and the cast and crew. It's super fun and I hope I will be doing these until I graduate.

Phoenix Iverson (she/her)

Little Kid/Party Kid (u/s Amanda Thripp)

Phoenix is excited to be working on her 4th show with Edmonds Heights Performing Arts. Outside of theatre, she loves drawing, crafting, singing, and hanging out with friends. She would like to thank Dorothy and the whole team of people helping to make this show possible, as well as her castmates. She'd also like to thank her brother, Thor.

Thor Iverson (he/him)

Stage Crew

Thor is eager to work with other technicians for Matilda Jr. This is his 6th show with EHPA and 4th tech position. His favorite character he's played is Warner Huntington III from Legally Blonde the Musical, and his favorite musical right now is Les Misérables. Thor enjoys playing instruments, singing, thrifting, and listening to his sister, Phoenix, sing the Matilda soundtrack. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Faith Knight (she/her)

Sergei/Big Kid (u/s Agatha Trunchbull)

Faith is overjoyed to return to the stage after a six-year break. This production has brought back wonderful memories of her very first musical in fourth grade, Honk, also directed by Dorothy, which marked her stage debut. Being part of this show has reminded her of the joy and excitement that theater brings, and she is so grateful to share the stage with such a talented cast. Faith is incredibly proud of her fellow actors and friends for creating something so special together. She extends heartfelt thanks to her family, the production team, and her castmates for their support.

Charlie Kraemer (she/her)

Big Kid/Parent

Charlie is 11 years old, and this is her fifth show at Edmonds Heights. She’s glad to have the chance to be part of this production and to work with such a talented group of people. Outside of theater, she spends most of her time with her dog, Clementine, or wearing something pink—her favorite color. She’s especially thankful to Megan and David for being kind and for always taking the time to explain things clearly. She’s also grateful to her friends for their support, humor, and good company throughout the process. Enjoy the show, or don’t, your choice.

Sadie Kraemer (he/him)

Escapologist/Big Kid (u/s Mr. Wormwood)

Sadie has been looking forward to this performance since June and he is so happy for you to be able to bask in its glory. Sadie is 13 years old and will be going into 8th grade in September. This is the 9.5th show Sadie has worked on here at Edmonds Heights, including tech work. In his free time, Sadie enjoys playing with his beloved cat, Ferguson, writing novels, and hanging out with his little sister. Sadie would like to thank Dorothy, David, Megan, Rose, and his wonderful mother, Savannah. He wishes you the best viewing experience!

Des Lane (she/her)

Little Kid/Party Kid

Des is excited to be making her musical debut at 12 years old, and making new friends in the process. Seeing Broadway shows for the first time ignited Des' love for live theatre and she has been attending local shows whenever she can ever since. Des is thankful to her mom for sharing a love of live theatre with her. Outside of theatre Des enjoys improv, gaming, and creating stories and characters with her friend Ellie. She'd like to thank her mom and dad for everything (especially for that trip to NYC).

Kate Larkins (she/her)

Little Kid/Party Kid

Kate is 12 years old and thrilled to be part of her first full-stage production! She enjoys playing Minecraft, drawing, and designing clothes, and she loves spending time with her golden retriever. Kate hopes to work in theatre when she grows up and is excited to start her journey on stage.

Norah Maynard (she/her)

Mrs. Phelps/Big Kid

Norah is in eighth grade. She enjoys theater, reading, and baking. This is her fifth show with Edmonds Heights and she is very excited to be in Matilda Jr. She would like to thank her parents, her friends, and Dorothy for supporting her during the action-packed weeks leading up to this musical. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Finn McKeown (he/him)

Big Kid/Parent

This will be Finn’s seventh EHPA show. His favorites include The Grunch, Nifty Fifties, and Finding Nemo Jr. He is excited to start DA in the fall. Finn’s favorite musicals are Hamilton, Newsies, Matilda, and Anastasia. He also loves tap dancing, history, flags, geography, and nuclear science.

Nora McKinstry (they/them)

Matilda Wormwood

Nora is VERY excited to play Matilda in Matilda Jr. They are going into 8th grade and are 13 years old. This is their 27th show at EHPA and probably their favorite role at EHPA. Their other favorite roles include Karen in SpongeBob the Musical, Dory in Finding Nemo, Ensemble in Titanic the Musical, and Louise in the Nifty Fifties. They also worked backstage as a dresser in Xanadu, Legally Blonde the Musical, Shrek the Musical and more. In the upcoming school year they will be serving as the Jr. Thespian President of EHPA Thespian Troupe 7469 and will be on the JSTO board as well. They would like to thank the entire Creative Team, their voice teacher Sarah Richard, and their fellow castmates. They hope you enjoy the show!

Phoenix Meabon (she/her)

Stage Manager

Phoenix is thrilled to be Stage Managing this summer’s Matilda Jr. Many years ago she was in Matilda Jr. as Mrs. Phelps. It is so exciting to see and work on the show again. Most recently she has been seen as Clotho in Hadestown. A big thank you to Dorothy for all her guidance and to her parents for their unwavering support and dedication in driving her to every rehearsal.

Laura Mouhanna (she/her)

Dresser

Laura Mouhanna is a experienced dresser who has now worked on eight shows, her favorite being Titanic. In her free time, Laura enjoys beading, playing video games, playing with her puppy, and playing with her pet rats. Laura would like to thank Bryn, Jessica, Dorothy, and Fiona Black for helping her gain enough confidence to work in theater.

Otto Newman (he/him)

Mr. Wormwood

Say hello to Otto Newman as Mr. Wormwood! This is his 18th show at Edmonds Heights, and one of his favorites! Some of his favorite roles at EHPA include Colonel Chaos in The Adventures of Captain Starblaster, Ziggy Springer in Nifty Fifties, Bruce in Finding Nemo Jr., and wouldn't you know it, Mr. Wormwood in this very production! Fun fact time! Otto was selected as a finalist for the singing competition Lynnwood Idol this June! When he isn't on stage, Otto loves to play guitar, perform card tricks, tap dance, and amass a ridiculously large collection of Pokémon cards. He would like to thank Dorothy, Megan, Rose, and David for making this show possible!

Nigel Pierce (he/him)

Nigel (u/s Escapologist)

Nigel is very excited for his first show at Edmonds Heights, and it's not every day that he gets to perform as a character with the same name! He is currently 13 years old and going into 8th grade. When not on stage, Nigel enjoys playing the Pokémon TCG, as well as playing various video games. He hopes you have a fun time at the performance!

Liam Pierce (he/him)

Big Kid/Parent

Liam is 13 years old and going into 8th grade. This is his 1st show and he is excited for everyone to see it. In his free time, Liam likes to read books by Brandon Sanderson, spend time with his friends, practice his bagpipes with the Keith Highlander Pipe Band and mountain bike with the Edmonds Mountain Bike Team. His favorite book by Brandon Sanderson is Shadows of Self. Some of his favorite places to ride his bike are Swan Creek, Duthie and St. Edwards Park. Liam would like to thank Dorothy, David, Rose, Megan, and everybody else who helped put this performance together.

Atlas Reuben (he/him)

Michael/Big Kid

Atlas is excited to be in Matilda Jr. This is his second show at Edmonds Heights. Outside of EH, he is on swim team and plays games with his friends. He would like to thank Dorothy, his friends, and his parents.

Charlie Reuben (any/all)

Little Kid/Party Kid

Charlie is excited to participate in their third show at Edmonds Heights. They have performed in such notable roles as Ship's Captain and Baby Elephant. They like to play piano, make jewelry, and hang out with their friends. Thank you Dorothy, Phoenix, David, and Emily!

Emily Roy (she/her)

Assistant Stage Manager

Emily is excited to be Assistant Stage Manager for Matilda Jr. Emily is going into eighth grade and this is her first time teching for a show at Edmonds Heights. Even though this is her first time teching for a show she has performed in three performances at EHPA. In her spare time, Emily enjoys playing with her dog, Opal Rose, taking Irish dance classes, and volunteering with EHPA. Emily would like to thank everyone who made this production possible!

Lillian Shepperd (she/her)

Little Kid/Party Kid

Lillian is super excited to be performing in Matilda Jr., her sixth show with Edmonds Heights. Her most recent role was Jungle Lotus in the spring production of Jungle Book Kids. In her free time, Lillian loves hanging out with friends, playing Roblox, and taking ballet classes. Thanks for coming to see the show!

Andrew Torretta (he/him)

Little Kid/Party Kid (u/s Nigel)

Andrew is excited to be acting in his fourth EHPA performance, following the Noble Gnarble this summer. He and his sister, Eleanor, love to practice together and talk musicals. His second favorite pastime is D&D (hail Vecna!) and otherwise is to be found reading or playing with the wonderful Omnia, the family cat.

Eleanor Torretta (she/her)

Little Kid/Party Kid

Eleanor is excited to act in her fourth EHPA production, following her first high school performance. She's honored to act with and learn from so many talented and experienced actors. Outside of EHPA she loves to spend her time buried in a book or playing with her inestimable cat, Omnia. She and her younger brother and sister also spend many hours practicing EHPA and other shows together.

Conor White (any/all)

Agatha Trunchbull

Conor is thrilled about their first production at EHPA! This is their second show total. They have previously starred as Carlos in Descendants the Musical at Labyrinth Co-op. When they aren’t teaching maggots in Phys-ed, they like to write fiction, read fantasy novels, scream-sing to pop-punk, and noodle on their guitar. They also love swim team and skiing at Steven’s Pass. They would like to thank their director, Dorothy, their music director, Rose, the associate director, David, and the rest of the creative team and this incredible cast.

Margaret Wilson (she/they)

Big Kid/Parent (u/s Big Kid 1)

Margaret is 12 and going into 7th grade. She’s fresh out of Harvard and headed back to middle school. This is her 13th production with EHPA! When she’s not performing, you can find her riding horses, crafting, playing games, and listening to Broadway musical soundtracks on repeat (ask me how many times I've listened to Hadestown). A loud shout out to the unseen backstage heroes: stage crew, costuming and tech! Special thanks and love to Dorothy, Megan, Rose, David, Mom, and Dad.

Vivy Wooten-Forgy (she/her)

Dresser

Vivy is a rising sixth grader. This is her second time being a dresser and she is excited to be part of Matilda Jr. In her free time, Vivy likes playing The Sims and other video games with her older sibling, baking with her grandpa, and traveling with her family. She thanks the directors and costume crew at EHPA. She hopes you enjoy the show as much as she enjoyed being a part of it!

Dorothy Rosenthal Pierce

Director

David Kretz

Associate Director

Megan D. Connell

Choreographer

Rose Yurcina

Musical Director

Izak Scheel

Stage Magic Maker

Leadership

Thespian Board
2025 - 2026
 

Officers

Co-President: Evangeline Carballo & Eden Sansburn

Vice President: Phoenix Meabon

Junior Thespian President: Nora McKinstry

Secretary: Hannah Roy

Treasurer: Luci Allen

Historian/Honor Thespian: Phoenix Meabon

Social Media Manager: Bella Conroy & Junior Thespian Roman Canniff

Member at Large: TBA

ASB Liaison: Brook Rue

Outreach Coordinator: Abby Acheson

Committee Leads

Props: Kaspar Newman & Junior Thespian Zuzu Wooten-Forgy

Lobby Display Team: Bella Conroy & Junior Thespian Zora Brown

PR/Marketing: Lynx Beaky & Bella Conroy

Concessions: Luci Allen & Asher Sansburn

Tech/Set Construction: Eliot Best, Asher Sansburn, & Junior Thespian Owen Bond

Theatre Advisory Group

Chair: Rebecca Collins-Brown

Assistant Chair: Bryn Riekstiņš

Emeritus Chair: Yolanda Matheson

Alan Bond

Angie Canniff

Barbara Gordon

Chris Forgy

Dorothy Rosenthal Pierce

Dustie Buyers

Eden Sansburn*

Erin Bell

Evangeline Carballo*

Heather Elledge

Jen Meabon

Jessica Lemley-Carballo

Lin Sansburn

Melissa Roork

Michelle McKinstry

Phoenix Meabon*

Robin Ehrlich

Sabrina Klein

Sarah Allen

Taylor Newman

Vanessa Hammond

*EHPA student

There will be a 15 minute intermission.

All concession and swag sales
benefit Thespian Troupe #7469!

Thanks to...

It would be impossible for our program to run without the dedicated assistance of volunteers. EHPA depends on our families and community members to make it all happen. We would like to thank our Theatre Advisory Group for their time, talent, consistent support, troubleshooting and decision-making. 

Thank you to:

• Kirkland Performance Center - Justin Spaethe

• Andrew Matheson 

• Bob Rice

• Jason Best - Set design & building

• Robin Erlich & Michelle McKinstry - Painting Leads

• Jessica Lemley-Carballo & Bryn Riekstiņš, Dustie Buyers & Margarita Cabellon - Costuming

• Lin, Angie, Bex, Heather - House Managers Extraordinaire

• Gretchen Bjork Knudsen and Heather Elledge - Silent Auction

• Bryn Riekstiņš - Lobby Prize Drawings

• Jen Meabon, Jenny Harvey, Angie Canniff, Taylor Newman, Bryn Riekstiņš- Volunteer Coordinators. You saved me a million times. -drp

Costuming: Jessica Lemley-Carballo

Headshots: Dorothy Rosenthal Pierce

Production photos: Jen McKeown - Shiny & Bright

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If you would like to sponsor EHPA and have your business logo featured in our programs and slideshows, please email fundraising@ehshows.com for more info!

Director's Note

A Note From the Director

Welcome, revolting children and patient adults, to our production of Matilda Jr.!

When we first began this whirlwind journey just three weeks ago, with our incredible cast of 44 students, I knew we had found our Matilda, our Miss Honey, and even our very own Trunchbulls. We only had 14 rehearsals, which, for those keeping score, is about as much time as it takes for Bruce Bogtrotter to eat a single chocolate cake. It’s been an exhilarating and challenging ride, but watching our cast—from 3rd to 11th grade—work so hard has made me extraordinarily proud. Their dedication to this story of revolting children and a girl who loves books, and their remarkable growth in such a short time, has been deeply inspiring. They have reminded all of us what it means to be naughty in the best possible way—by breaking the rules of what's possible and exceeding every expectation.

This show simply wouldn't have been possible without our amazing team. A huge thank you to our choreographer Megan, who taught 44 students to move as one unified, revolting force. To our musical director Rose, for guiding our cast to hit every note with passion and precision. To our associate director David, for his keen eye and steady hand. And to our costume designer Jessica, for her unending creativity in transforming a vision into a wardrobe of worms and newts. Your never-ending patience and artistic brilliance were the engine that brought this show to life.

And finally, to our massive team of volunteers—your hard work and selfless support were the very foundation of this show. You are the unsung heroes who built our world and painted our scenes, turning a simple stage into the fantastical setting you see before you.

We are so excited to finally share this show with you. By supporting educational theater, you are investing in the very heart of our community: our children. Theater is a sanctuary where they can find their voice, learn to be brave, and tell stories that can change hearts and minds. We hope you will continue to support the arts, so that we can keep the curtain rising for the next generation of storytellers.

Thank you for being here, and enjoy the show!

~ Dorothy

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