BWW Stage Mag War of the Worlds - The Panic Edition - Monroe Woodbury High School Stage Mag
Monroe Woodbury High School Drama Club presents...
 

War of the Worlds-

The Panic Broadcast

 
 
Streaming on-demand from November 5th through November 6th.
 

Live show at 7pm on November 5th and 6th in the auditorium.

Monroe Woodbury High School

155 Dunderberg Road

Central Valley, NY 10917

     
 
 
 

Thank you for supporting the Monroe Woodbury Drama Club.

 

We hope you enjoy our show!

 
 
 

Who's Who

Meet the Company

Natalie Amador

Mother, Listener 2, NYT Newsboy, Woman in Church, CBS Employee, Columnist 1
Natalie Amador - Mother, Listener 2, NYT Newsboy, Woman in Church, CBS Employee, Columnist 1

Natalie has participated in fall plays and musicals since middle school. She would like to thank her teacher Mrs. Haggerty who always encouraged her to take part in the arts. She would also like to thank her parents the love and support. She wishes for everyone to enjoy the show!

Grace Andren

Studio Announcer
Grace Andren - Studio Announcer

Grace has participated in many plays since she was in elementary school. She enjoys singing, acting and playing in the orchestra. She wants to thank her family and friends for always supporting her!

Matthew Bellanich

Tech Crew
Matthew Bellanich - Tech Crew

Matthew has worked on the lighting side of the school performances since 6th grade. He has always had an interest to work with lights and stage equipment. Matthew thanks everyone for coming to watch the performance!

Emma Braunagel

Stage Crew
Emma Braunagel - Stage Crew

This is Emma's second year on stage crew at the high school. As a freshman, she enjoyed working on the musical, Working, and came back as a sophomore to be involved in this play as well. She is very excited, and hopes you enjoy the show!

Caroline Calvey

Mercury Stage Manager, Wife, WBFR Stage Manager
Caroline Calvey - Mercury Stage Manager, Wife, WBFR Stage Manager

Caroline is so excited to be a part of War of The Worlds! This is her first high school performance, and she thinks it's an amazing show! She wants to thank her family and friends for encouraging her to try out!

Dana Campbell

Tech Crew
Dana Campbell - Tech Crew

Dana Campbell has been involved with the AV club since Freshman year. Her experiences within the school drama behind the scenes created many long lasting memories that she will carry on for the rest of her life. Dana would like to thank her namesake Dana Kerstanski, as well as the the countless other people within the AV club who taught her the things she knows today.

Tyler Campbell

Tech Crew
Tyler Campbell - Tech Crew

Senior, Advertising Director. Tyler has been helping with the school musicals since he was in middle school. He's helped out with the North Main productions and also was a part of the film and editing crew for last years musical, Working.

Valerie Campbell

Tech Crew
Valerie Campbell - Tech Crew

This is Valerie's first year participating in the tech crew. She has performed in musicals in elementary school, then switched to AV in middle school.

Kayla Caruso

Stage Crew
Kayla Caruso - Stage Crew

Kayla is so excited to do her first year of stage crew. She has been looking forward to this for a while. She would like to thank her teachers for encouraging her throughout the process. Enjoy the show!

Tim Coloma

Harry, Howard Koch, Husband
Tim Coloma - Harry, Howard Koch, Husband

Tim is a senior and this is his final performance in the Fall Drama. He would like to thank his friends and family for supporting him throughout his high school career. He wants to thank you for coming out to see the show, and wants you to know you'll see him again for the spring musical! He hopes you enjoy the show. God bless and let's go Steelers!

Abby Connolly

Stage Crew
Abby Connolly - Stage Crew

Abby has been a part of the MW Drama since she was in freshman year, where she joined AV (Audio Visual Club). During her freshman year, Abby worked on the lighting board for the play Chicago. In her junior year, Abby is still a member of AV and has just recently joined the Stage Crew.

Tyla Cooper

Daughter, Reporter 3, Columnist 2, Campbell Playhouse Announcer, Daily News Newsboy, Woman with Poison
Tyla Cooper - Daughter, Reporter 3, Columnist 2, Campbell Playhouse Announcer, Daily News Newsboy, Woman with Poison

Tyla has been in the MWHS Drama Club since she was a freshman! She was in “Working” the musical as Dance Chorus. She thanks her family and friends for all the unconditional love and support, and she hopes you enjoy the show!

Rebecca Cruz

Stage Crew
Rebecca Cruz - Stage Crew

Rebecca has been involved in the MWHS Drama Club for 3 years now. Though she has been involved in other shows, this is her first year in the stage crew. She hopes you will enjoy the show!

James Dawson

Orson Welles
James Dawson - Orson Welles

James has been involved in the MWHS Drama Club since he was a freshman. James has performed in various performances in MWHS as well as in the community. James would like to thank his family and friends for their support, and he hopes you enjoy the show!

Victor DeJesus

Bayonne Radio Operator, Harry McDonald, 8X3R Radio Operator, Police at Wilmuth
Victor DeJesus - Bayonne Radio Operator, Harry McDonald, 8X3R Radio Operator, Police at Wilmuth

Victor would like to thank his friends and family for their support.

Dylan Escobar

Stage Crew
Dylan Escobar - Stage Crew

Dylan's started doing stage crew this year. He was previously involved in Odyssey Of The Mind, where he performed, built and wrote. Dylan would like to thank all of his schoolmates and family for supporting him and his work, and hopes they enjoy the show.

Amani Fish

Tech Crew
Amani Fish - Tech Crew

This is Amani's first year of of doing tech for the high school! Amani worked on stage crew in the middle school! Amani had a blast working on this show and she hopes you enjoy it as much as her!

Liam Gaffney

Tech Crew
Liam Gaffney - Tech Crew

Liam has been involved with the stage and tech crew for many years. He hope you enjoy the show!

Alana Grant

Freddie, Jingle Singer
Alana Grant - Freddie, Jingle Singer

Alana is a senior and she is thrilled to be participating in her final play at MWHS! She began performing on stage as a dancer at 6, started acting in 9th grade and hasn't stopped since. She'd like to thank her parents, her friends, and anybody that came to see the show! Alana hopes everybody Stan's LOONA and enjoys the show <3

Joseph Grueiro

Jake Laurents, John Houseman, Reporters
Joseph Grueiro - Jake Laurents, John Houseman, Reporters

Joseph is 15 years old and is a sophomore at Monroe-Woodbury High School. He has been in multiple shows for the MW Drama Club such as The High School’s “Working: A Musical”, The Middle School’s “ Guys and Dolls” and “Bye Bye Birdie”. He hopes you enjoy the show.

Sarah Hiller

Lana, Freddie, Jingle Singer
Sarah Hiller - Lana, Freddie, Jingle Singer

Sarah has been involved in the MWHS Drama Club since freshman year. She has performed in the school musicals, and is excited to try something new! Sarah would like to thank her family and friends for their never ending support, and hopes you enjoy the show.

Cristal Jimenez

Stage Crew
Cristal Jimenez - Stage Crew

Cristal has been involved with theater since 3th grade, and is very excited to continue this journey in high school as a freshman. Being a part of stage crew was a long awaited dream for her, so she was very excited to contribute to this year's Fall Drama. Cristal would like to thank her family and friends for being supportive and creating a positive environment to create. She hopes you enjoys the show!

Hailey Kalmus

Stage Crew
Hailey Kalmus - Stage Crew

Hailey has been doing AV for 3 years. This year she is also trying out stage crew which is awesome. All the teachers and students surrounding the play are so incredibly nice and talented. And she is so excited to see the play!

Julia Lee

Stage Crew
Julia Lee - Stage Crew

This is Julia's first year in stage crew and it has been a really fun time for her. She loves working behind the stage with set work. Julia would like to thank her family and friends for making it the best year and hopes you enjoy the show!

A Maier

Professor Pierson
A Maier - Professor Pierson

This is A's first high school drama production, but they have done a lot within the summer enrichment program here at Monroe Woodbury! They are currently a junior and are excited to be playing Professor Pierson who is one of the first non-binary characters in a MW drama or musical! They hope you enjoy our show and are taken away with the skilled acting on the stage!

Emma Malabanan

Stage Crew Manager
Emma Malabanan - Stage Crew Manager

Emma has been involved with the MWHS Drama Club since she was a freshman, and she is now a senior this year. Emma has worked on both the Fall Dramas and Spring Musicals for the past few years, and is sad that this is her last year at Monroe-Woodbury. Emma has painted for stage crew and has been the the props master in the past.

Bianca Mangonon

Stage Crew
Bianca Mangonon - Stage Crew

Bianca was involved with the backstage crew in MWMS, but this is her first year working with the stage crew at MWHS. She enjoys creating sets and props, as well as working creatively with the other members of the crew. Bianca would like to wish the cast and crew good luck on their performance!

Brayden Maxwell

Tech Crew
Brayden Maxwell - Tech Crew

Brayden joined the musical last year as the lead editor and camera operator. He hopes to make this show the best it can be, and is looking forward to seeing how the show turns out.

Brett Mayer

Tech Crew
Brett Mayer - Tech Crew

Brett is excited to be part of the tech crew this year, and he hopes you enjoy the show!

Madeline McCafferty

Mercury Announcer, Meridian Room Announcer, Sylvia Holmes, Reporters
Madeline McCafferty - Mercury Announcer, Meridian Room Announcer, Sylvia Holmes, Reporters

Madeline has been involved in the drama club since she was in 7th grade. She would like to thank her family for the love and support they have shown her, and hopes that you all enjoy the show!!

Kylie McCarron

Studio Announcer
Kylie McCarron - Studio Announcer

Kylie has been in the MWHS drama club since sophomore year. She is one of the Drama Club Officers this year (an 11th grade representative). She would like to thank her Mom for always being so supportive and encouraging! She hopes you enjoy the show.

Alana Melillo

Carla Phillips
Alana Melillo - Carla Phillips

This is Alana's first year participating in the MWHS drama. She has done theater her whole life, and is so excited to be in the play this year!

Marcello Messina

Son, Reporter 2, Walter Winchell, CBS Announcer
Marcello Messina - Son, Reporter 2, Walter Winchell, CBS Announcer

Marcello is excited to be doing his first play at MWHS. He has experience in acting and has been doing it for years! Marcello would like to thank his family for their support and hopes you enjoy the show!

Ava Montevirgen

Tech Crew
Ava Montevirgen - Tech Crew

Ava has been in the AV club since her freshman year of high school. This will be the first performance she is working in. She would like to thank her sister Mia for encouraging her to join the club :)

Mia Montevirgen

Tech Crew
Mia Montevirgen - Tech Crew

Mia has been involved in the MWHS Drama Club since she was a freshman. She is part of the symphonic orchestra at MW, and has been part of the tech crew since she was a freshman as well. She is sad that this is her last year at MW, and her last year doing the fall drama. She would like to thank all of her teachers and friends and hopes you enjoy the show!

Matthew Ocasio

Tech/Stage Crew
Matthew Ocasio - Tech/Stage Crew

This is Matthew's first year participating in stage and tech crew but he is excited to learn new things and to help out with the show.

Dustin Patoray

Lieutenant Voght, 2X2L Radio Operator
Dustin Patoray - Lieutenant Voght, 2X2L Radio Operator

Dustin started doing plays in 5th grade doing Beauty and the Beast, then he did the play Guys and Dolls in 8th grade. He would like to thank his family and the friends he made during his plays for believing in him to push himself.

Lisbeth Paz Castillo

Voices at Wilmuth, Gunner, Langham Field Radio Operator, Newark Radio Operator
Lisbeth Paz Castillo - Voices at Wilmuth, Gunner, Langham Field Radio Operator, Newark Radio Operator

This is Lisbeth's first MWHS production, though she was part of her 5th grade production, Alice in Wonderland. She sings for her church, and does dances there as well. She doesn't sing alone but she still tries!

 

Emily Perlmutter

Tech Crew
Emily Perlmutter - Tech Crew

This is Emily's second year helping out with the MWHS drama production. She was on the filming and editing crew for last year's spring musical. She is excited to be able to help out again this year!

Bradley Pinho

Stage Crew
Bradley Pinho - Stage Crew

Bradley has been involved with the MWHS Drama Club since he was a freshmen and he can’t wait for the live performance.

Ali (Alix) Rahman

Stranger
Ali (Alix) Rahman - Stranger

Ali (or Alix) had no previous experience with the MWHS Drama Club as a freshman— however, he hopes to further his experience in theatre. Ali has performed in dramas and musicals throughout his middle school years, and has been involved in theater camps. He thanks his friends and teachers for their support and hopes to make the show all the more enjoyable!

Nicole Raid

Stage Crew
Nicole Raid - Stage Crew

This is Nicole's first year as part of stage crew. She finds it very fun, and is glad that she joined. She would like to thank her parents for putting up with her weird after school hours :)

Matthew Rucker

Father, Reporter, Boston Globe Newsboy, Listener 1, Dan Seymour
Matthew Rucker - Father, Reporter, Boston Globe Newsboy, Listener 1, Dan Seymour

This is Matthew’s second production with the MWHS drama club. He was in last year’s musical, and was involved with many productions at the Orange County School of Dance. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Rachel Rucker

Stage Crew
Rachel Rucker - Stage Crew

Rachel has worked on stage crew at Pine Tree, the middle school, and the high school. She had a lot of fun with the show this year. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Charlotte Scanlon

Voices at Wilmuth Farm, 22nd Field Artillery Officer, Brigadier General Smith
Charlotte Scanlon - Voices at Wilmuth Farm, 22nd Field Artillery Officer, Brigadier General Smith

Charlotte is a sophomore and this is her first year participating in the MWHS drama club. Charlotte has been a part of the drama club since elementary school, and she is very excited to be able to take part in it again. She would like to thank her music teachers and drama directors for helping her improve throughout the years.

Shaheerah Shaik

Stage Crew
Shaheerah Shaik - Stage Crew

Shaheerah has been involved with theater ever since she was in elementary school. In 7th grade, she worked in AV, and she currently works in stage crew. She helped make sure that the batteries were working and that the batteries were in. Shaheerah thanks her family and friends for support and can't wait to see you at the musical!

Jasmine Swire-Hosein

Police Officer at CBS, Listener 3, Dorothy Thompson
Jasmine Swire-Hosein - Police Officer at CBS, Listener 3, Dorothy Thompson

Jasmine is a senior and has been in many theater performances, but this is her first time doing the Fall Drama at MWHS. Acting is one of her favorite passions and she is excited to see how this plays out!

Brianna Vetere

Stage Crew
Brianna Vetere - Stage Crew

Brianna has been involved in the MWHS Drama Club since freshman year. She joined AV when she was a freshman, and stage crew in her junior year. She also went to jazz dance classes at the Orange County School of Dance for one year. She's very excited to be a part of the Drama Club and hopes to learn a lot more about it during the rest of her high school experience. Enjoy the show!

Katie Whitmore

Tech Crew
Katie Whitmore - Tech Crew

Katie has been doing tech crew since 6th grade. Katie has continued it into high school. She would like to thank the directors and her peers for teaching her so many skills for working backstage.

NOT PICTURED

 

Actors

Ashley Castillo- Captain Lansing, Secretary of the Interior

Klodian Narkaj - Mr. Wilmuth, Observer

 


Stage/Tech Crew

Biorkys Acosta Palmers

Takara Bayley-Gale 

Jillian Calub

Ella Cantelmo

Jia Fu Phang

Frankie Heim 

Centauri Jacobsen

Mic Montalvo  

Angelina Romero-Martinez

Rosie Smith

Joan Soriano

Andrew Stoker

Sydney Tokofsky



 

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