Stormboy

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Director's Note:

Long ago (about last March), I started writing a list of things I was interested in exploring in my next script. The list included visitors, loneliness, mimicry, parenthood, and, at the very top, storms. Both beautiful and dangerous, storms are a synergetic system of so many meteorological phenomena, and even with how much I’ve thought about them over the past year, I can’t say my fascination with them has worn off. 

This is a story, at its most simple, about a boy and a storm. But it’s also about an anxious young couple navigating the complicated fears of their relationship, about a man learning to forgive himself, and about four strange spirits seeking sanctuary. It’s about inheritance; the things we have inherited and the things we will pass on, the ways we protect and harm ourselves and those who come after us. It’s about hoping for a better tomorrow against all odds, hoping that “one good person is worth all the fear.” 

Above all else, though, this is a story about stories. Stories take many forms in this play. They come as narration, as song, as family secrets and inside jokes. They come from my own life, from the vulnerability inherent in watching eight reflections of myself interact onstage. They come from the hope that “words hold power in them”, that the right story told at the right time can have a profound impact on the world. 

This cast and production team have worked so incredibly hard to put this show together, and I could not be prouder. I am truly blessed to make my directorial debut and premiere this script alongside such a phenomenally talented group. I hope you enjoy the show we have created. Thank you for supporting new work and for joining us for this story. 

-Fletcher A. Dickmann 

Cast

Creative Team

Meet the Company

Nathan Carr

Theo

Nate Joseph Carr is a Freshman BFA Musical Theatre major from Oswego, NY. Nate is very excited & grateful to be performing in his first PAC production with such an amazing cast & crew. He was previously in the Fredonia Mainstage production of The Lightning Thief as a male swing. He would like to thank his family & friends for their support and encouragement.

Katya Sacharow

Mollie

Katya Sacharow is a Junior BFA Musical Theatre major from Boston, MA. This past summer Katya was lucky enough to make her professional debut at New Bedford Festival Theatre as Olive in The 25th Annual…Spelling Bee! Fredonia credits include: Juliet/Laertes and more in the Complete Works...Shakespeare Abridged, Sir Andrew U/S in Twelfth Night, and Olive in PAC’s production of The 25th Annual…Spelling Bee. Katya is forever thankful for the unconditional love and support of her family and friends.

Ayden Herreid

Jamie

Ayden F. Herreid - A senior musical theater major, Ayden is glad to be part of this wonderful cast! He has been is previous PAC shows such as Stop Kiss, Company, and Spelling Bee! He would like to thank his older sisters for always believing in him!

Jalen Dalton

Simon

Jalen Dalton (Simon) - Jalen is a Junior Musical Theater Major with a Minor in Music from Buffalo NY. MainStage Credits Include: PJ The Lighting Thief, Edges, Legally Blonde, OneActs. This summer Jalen was Understudy for The Drifters in Beautiful: A Carole King Musical. Jalen is a member of the campus improv team Random Acts, Participates in Acapella groups on campus and is on course to direct Little Shop Of Horrors for PAC coming soon in March! Jalen is blessed to be trusted to originate this role! He’d like to thank God and everyone else who has brought him thus far in his journey. Be blessed and love yourself! (Instagram @Jalen.Dalton.7)

William (Billy) McGuire

Exulans

Billy McGuire is a Sophomore BFA MT, and BM Compositions major at SUNY Fredonia. He is so excited to be a part of "Stormboy", which is his first PAC production. Billy, who is playing Exulans, was in the cast of "The Lightning Thief", "2025 SUNY Fredonia One Acts Play Festival", and was a swing in "The Book Women."

Keaton Englund

Azoth

Keaton Englund [He/Him] (Azoth) is a Junior Musical Theatre Major from Seattle, Washington. His previous PAC credits include Company (Peter), The 25th Annual...Spelling Bee (Leaf Coneybear), Stop Kiss (George), and Little Women (John Brooke). You also might have seen him last Fall as Poseidon in The Lightning Thief! Special thanks to his friends and family for always being there for him, he wouldn’t be able to do this without their support. Keaton could not be more excited to take part in this incredibly special show and he can't wait for everyone to see it!

Sivan Adler

Neophron

Sivan Adler (Neophron) is a senior BFA Acting student, and is absolutely thrilled for this show to be her #PACLast. Up next, she will be performing as Madame Arcati in Blithe Spirit. She would like to thank the entire cast and crew for such an incredible experience, and her best friend Ophelia for simply being the best dog ever. #FredSecondToLast

Emma Leahy

Orbitus/Sarah

Emma Leahy is a Junior Musical Theater Major and is so very excited to be involved in Stormboy! Her MainStage Credits include Legally Blonde (Leilanis, Vivienne U/S) and The Lightning Thief (Silena, Annabeth U/S). Her PAC credits The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Logainne) and Lord Of The Flies (Jack). Enjoy the show!!

Danny Manganiello

Theo Swing

Danny Manganiello - As a freshman Theater Production and Design major, Danny is super excited to participate in his first show since high school! With credits like Moritz in Spring Awakening (Kidztheater), Dentist in Little Shop of Horrors (LaGuardia Highschool), and Mark in Rent (Kidztheater), Danny's most recent production was working as a spotlight operator on SUNY Fredonia's The Lightning Thief! As freshman representative for PAC, his next project will be putting together and directing a freshman showcase this semester!!

Nate De Boos

Jamie/Simon/Azoth Swing

Nate De Boos is overjoyed to be a part of his first PAC production! Prior production credits include, She Kills Monsters (Chuck), Beauty and The Beast (Damian), Fiddler on The Roof (Motel The Tailor), The Lightning Thief (Swing), and many more. As a freshman Musical Theatre and Dance major Nate is grateful to his friends, castmates, and crew for an excellent production. Support Local Theatre!!!

Sanja Petreska

Mollie/Exulans Swing

Sanja is a sophomore BFA Musical Theater major with a minor in Business Administration. She is thrilled to be involved in her first PAC show!

Amara Gómez

Neophron/Orbitus/Sarah Swing

Amara Gómez is a freshman BFA Musical Theatre and BA Social Work student here at SUNY Fredonia. This is Amara’s first time working with PAC, and has performed at places like Ujima Company Inc. Theatre, D'Youville Kavinoky Theatre, and Raíces Theatre Company. She’s grateful to work alongside such a dedicated cast and crew, and she’s excited to share this incredible work with everyone!

Fletcher Dickmann

Writter & Director

Fletcher is a senior BA Theatre Arts major and Creative Writing minor. He is overjoyed and honored to be making his directorial debut with this world premiere production. This is his second full-length play to be staged after Alicia’s Lens with the Fredonia Young Company last spring, as well as being featured in both the 2025 and upcoming 2026 One-Act Play Festival. This also marks his fifth time working with PAC, with previous roles onstage in Stop Kiss and Fairview as well as behind the scenes on Oedipus the King and Duality of Man. He would like to thank the phenomenally talented production team and cast for all their hard work on bringing this show to life, the PAC board for allowing him the opportunity to tell this story, and to all those that have made him, especially his friends, family, and incredible partner Olivia, for all their support.

Grace Galipeau

Assistant Director

Grace is so excited to be assistant directing for the first time! Her previous acting credits include The Lighting Thief, Kinky Boots, Duality of Man, and Company! She is very grateful to have such a wonderfully talented cast and is very proud of all the work they have put into this production!

Jamie Mattheus

Costume Designer

Jamie Mattheus is a senior BFA Theatrical Production & Design major with a concentration in Costume Design from Buffalo, NY. PAC credits include Little Women, Hamlet and PAC’s next show, Little Shop of Horrors. Other Fredonia Mainstage costume design credits include Ruthless, The Lightning Thief, Fredonia Dance Ensemble 2025, Legally Blonde and Abigail/1702. She also is the Chair of Fredonia Student Chapter of USITT (FUSITT).

Ronnie Swann

Scenic Designer

Ronnie Swann (Scenic Designer) is a senior BFA Theatrical Production and Design major with a scenic focus based in Newark, NY. Past experience with PAC include scenic designing The Baltimore Waltz and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, as well as props supervisor of Stop Kiss. Ronnie holds credits for multiple SUNY Fredonia mainstages including but not limited to; The Lightning Thief (Scenic Designer), The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) (Co-Scenic Designer), Twelfth Night (Assistant Scenic Designer & Charge Artist), and Legally Blonde (Charge Artist). This past summer Ronnie worked as the intern scenic painter at The REV Theatre Co. in Auburn, NY where they worked on Barnum, Top Hat, and Bonnie & Clyde. They are also the vice chair of communications for FUSITT here on campus. Please enjoy this phenomenal show!

Mia Rivas

Props Master

Mia had a great time working on props for a production like Stormboy. Getting to do a show with such a talented production crew and cast has been a great experience. This is her second time working on a PAC show, with previous PAC credits including Scenic Designer for Lord of the Flies.

Colton Baum

Lighting Designer, Board Op

Colton Baum (He/Him) is a Senior BFA Theatrical Production & Design major at SUNY Fredonia. He is incredibly excited to be the Lighting Designer for Stormboy! Previous credits include Lighting and Sound design for The One Act Play Festival (2025) and Lighting Design for The Complete Works of Shakespeare [abridged]. You can see more of his work in upcoming performances including Sound Design for Little Shop of Horrors, and Lighting Design for Blithe Spirit.

Joseph Morcelle

Sound Designer

Joseph Morcelle is a sound designer who grew up in West Seneca and graduated from Saint Francis High school. He dreams of becoming a professional Sound designer, Sound Engineer and Live Mixer. His hobbies include creating soundscapes as well as writing short stories. Joseph is adept with Qlabs and Audacity as programs. He strives every day to hone his skills.

Nini Rodriguez

Stage Manager

Nini Rodriguez (Stage Manager) is a senior psychology and theatre arts double major from Amsterdam, NY. Her previous credits include Die Fledermaus (ASM), Little Women (ASM), The Crucible (ASM), Così fan tutte (SM), Twelfth Night (ASM), The Lightning Thief (SM) and Stop Kiss (SM). Outside of productions she is the Director of Operations for PAC, the secretary for Fredonia Night Live, secretary for FUSITT, and secretary for APO. This is her fourth show with PAC. She is so excited for you all to see this show!

Olivia VanBuren

Assistant Stage Manager

Olivia is excited to be working on her first PAC show and on her first show as an ASM in Fredonia. She is a freshman, Tech BFA with a focus in Scenic who was previously on deck crew for "The Lightning Thief" and will be a Props Assistant for "Blythe Spirit later this semester. She hopes everyone enjoys the show.

Performing Arts Collaborative Executives: 

Executive Producer (President): Julia Ferrara  

Associate Executive Producer (Vice-President): Jharrel Liam Bernardo 

Director of Finance (Treasurer): Christopher Buettner 

Executive Assistant (SGA Representative): Giulia Beaudoin 

Director of Performance & Outreach: Gabbi Farr 

Company Manager: Dylan Burley 

Associate Company Manager: Byron Ramos Maldonado 

DEI Chair: Sunny Custer 

General Manager: Valeria Ortiz 

Co-Production Manager: Casper Clester 

Co-Production Manager: Carder Pawlak 

Director of Operations (Secretary): Nini Rodriguez 

Director of Development (First Year Representative): Danny Manganiello 

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