Shoreline Theater Academy Kidz Konnection
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PETER PAN
Friday, March 8th 6:30pm
Saturday, March 9th 2:30pm & 6:30pm
Sunday, March 10th 2:30pm
PETER PAN FAIRY TALE
Sunday, March 10th 11am
NOISES OFF
Friday, March 22nd 7pm
Saturday, March 23rd 7pm
Friday, April 5th 7pm
Saturday, April 6th 7pm
Some of you reading this have been with us every step of our journey at Kidz Konnection since its humble beginnings nearly 20 years ago. Some of you have traveled on the path with us, others of you were cheering from the sidelines. Some of our most memorable anecdotes from those early years are so hilarious they seem plucked right from the very farce we are staging this month, Noises Off. Our early motley crew of enthusiastic youth and dedicated parents alongside me trying to figure our way through each production in slapstick comic fashion is nothing short of a sidesplitting adventure of its own. Like the time we literally walked our big set straight down Main Street from Chips Pub to the Town Hall on small dollies duck taped together. Then there was the time we watched almost in slow motion as the entire set slid right off the back of a volunteer’s flatbed truck landing upright and comfortably in the middle of Main Street as if we planned to perform right there, stop traffic and all, and do street theater live in downtown Clinton.
The road to our success today has been a madcap world filled with crazy antics. A bumpy, chaotic journey fraught with quirks and mishaps but so filled with big love, one must admire the absolute brilliance of Michael Frayne’s perfectly written Noises Off who captures the very essence of amateur theater – the ability to bring people together in pursuit of a common goal. When people come together for a unified purpose, when they believe in something impossible, it is a funny truth that it generally happens. Kidz Konnection may have begun with one Wendy who loved the magic of theater so much she wanted desperately to share it with her daughters and their friends, but it became a real-life Neverland. An island far away was formed and captured the hearts of children and their families everywhere. Year after year, from the toil and sweat, our Neverland grew and grew out of pure imagination. Dreams were realized, children grew up but returned time and time again. One early memory, 16 years ago, I arrived for our cast call for opening night to a fully locked Town Hall building. Families congregated on the lawn. It became an impromptu gathering of laughs and excited chatter as kids had their makeup put on outside on the grass. In those days, our town government was a place that felt more like an extended family and the Town Selectman then, Willie Fritz, on his day off, answered his home phone personally, drove over to the Town Hall, unlocked the building, then stayed in the building acting as the custodian for us, so we could get on with our preparations. On a day off, doing a duty that was not required of him, just because it was in the spirit of
community. I remember how proud he was to see my success and how joyfully he participated in supporting it. I remember saying, “I guess I grew up, huh?” It was a watershed moment when life lessons collided with the fiction I was staging. That very year, our first year producing a show on the Town Hall Stage was also Peter Pan!
"Peter Pan" is about the joy of discovery, the bonds of friendship, and the courage to embrace who we truly are. As you watch our kids soar through the air of their imaginations, and embark on daring escapades, I encourage you to rediscover your own sense of adventure and belief in the impossible. In that first staging so long ago of this beloved classic, I not only accepted myself for who I am, I discovered that the journey, though sometimes filled with hardship, is worth the greatest adventure of all, to live.
With warmest love to all my incredibly supportive families who believe in the magic with me!
~ Ms. Laura
Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh
Additional Lyrics by Betty Comden & Adolph Green
Music by Morris (Moose) Carlap
Additional Music by Jule Styne
Originally Directed, Choreographed and Adapted by Jerome Robbins
In 1929 Sir J.M. Barrie bequeathed Peter Pan to GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN IN LONDON, which has benefited thousands of Children since then. The producers are proud and happy that everyone who has bought a ticket for today's performance of Peter Pan is helping towards making the hospital the incredible center of hope it is today
Artistic Director Laura Attanasio Director/Choreographer Maria Teresa Lonetti
Costume Design
Kathy Wilke
Lighting Design
James Norrie
Voice Coach Jonathon Taylor
Sound Operators
Josh Cooper and Kevin Gallagher
March 8-10th 2024
Andrews Memorial Town Hall
Clinton, Connecticut
Peter Pan (1954 Broadway Version) is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Time: The turn of the 20th century
Place: A London home and a faraway island called Neverland
Act One
Scene 1 - The Nursery of the Darling Residence
Scene 2 - Flight to Neverland
* Tender Shepherd… Mrs. Darling, Wendy, John and Michael
* I’ve Gotta Crow… Peter
* Neverland… Peter
* I’m Flying… Peter, Wendy, John, and Michael
Act Two
Scene 1 - The Pirate Shop
Scene 2 - Path Through the Woods
Scene 3 - Neverland Home Underground
* Pirate Song…Hook and Pirates
* A Princely Scheme… Hook and Pirates
* Indians… Tiger Lily and Indians
* Wendy… Peter and Boys
* Another Princely Scheme… Hook and Pirates
* I Won’t Grow Up… Peter and Boys
* Mysterious Lady… Peter and Hook
* Ugg-a-Wugg… Peter, Tiger Lily, Children, and Indians
* Distant Melody… Peter
Act Three
Scene 1 - The Pirate Shop
Scene 2 - Path Through the Woods
Scene 3 - The Nursery of the Darling Residence
Scene 4 - The Nursery many years later
* Hook’s Waltz… Hook and Pirates
* The Battle… Peter, Hook, and Company
* I’ve Gotta Crow (Reprise)… Peter, Liza and Company
* Tender Shepherd (Reprise)… Wendy, John and Michael
* I Won’t Grow Up (Reprise)… The Darling Family and Lost Boys
* Neverland (Reprise)… Peter
Peter Pan
Sofia Guccione
Grace McMillian
Wendy Sloane St. Pierre Kate Ethier
John Rowan Phillips Xavier Gonzalez
Michael
Yasmine Oumay Lily Guarnieri
Captain Hook Aidan Price Callum Taylor
Smee Isla Seales Natalie Sutherland
Tinker Bell
Breanna Tregelles Lily Bertelli
Tiger Lily Riley Belcher Lydia Johns
Katie Nana/Croc/
Jane
Mila Pendergast Regly De La Rosa
Mrs. Darling Taylor Mikolay Brooke Atwater
Mr. Darling
Liza
Jaxon Wilcox
Adeline Burnett
Halley Hibiscus Ivy Sorenson
Millins
Toddler
Cecco
Starkey
Eden Sorenson
JJ Harder
Ronan Love
Sara Behm
Sante Gallagher
Avery Ehlert
Ofelia McCarthy
Eve O’Neal
Leo Tapia
Olivia Rivera
Tess O’Neal
Jukes
Rowan Holmes
Emme Dowling Moreno
Slightly Colton Schroder
1st Twin Dylan Okasha
2nd Twin Katy Price
Tootles
Curley
Nibs
Pickles
Chippy
Crackers
Blinky
Bongo
Smiley
Happy
Stealth
Seeker
Tails
Squirrley
Jiffy
Mango
Twelve
Salts
Skye Berman
Brielle Cleary
Stella Donafrio
Teagan Giannotti
Payson Harvey
Ethan Kilbride
Lina Kilbride
Nolan McCarthy
Sammy Schlansky
Alex Skoczylas
Sean Staschke
Jack Stevens
Isla Thompson
Masie Williams
Ellie McMillian
Charlotta Brewster
Alessandra Gonzalez
Haven Mallon
Samantha Taber
Talia Kapsinow
Keola Wallenta
Chase Cartier
Scarlett Signore
Cora Lee
Iris Ayr
Ana Guarnieri
Greta Webster
Emma Inga
Ian Bertelli
Producer/ Artistic Director
Musical Director/ Choreographer
Costume Director
Assistant Costume Director
Technical Director
Playbill
Stage Right Manager
Stage Left Manager
Voice Coaching
Costume Support
Sound Operator
Spot Lights
Curtains
Set Crew
Back Drops
Back Stage Wing Support
Laura Attanasio
Maria Teresa Lonetti
Kathy Wilke
Linnea Matterfis
James Norre
Jenna Cheslock
Ella Kapsinow
Kiera Flannigan
Jonathon Taylor
Lisa Seales
Crystal Green
Kevin Gallagher
Jamie Mikolay
Mike Mikolay
Faye Staschke
Steve Kapsinow
Allison Tapia
Kara Price
Avery Hagen
Bobby Chasteen
Erica McMillian
Amy Cripe
Mary Taylor
Lisa Sutherland
Rebecca O’Neal
Josh Cooper
Carter Mikolay
Dan Burnett
Jonathon Harder
Dan Burnett
Jim Phillips
Jonathon Isaac
Donna Kapsinow
Erin Ethier
Backstage Wing Support
Greenroom Parents
Hair & Makeup
Load In/Load Out
Ticket Organizer
Fan Mail Coordinator
Fan Mail Assistant
Concessions Coordinator
Tickets/Concessions
Rehearsal Support
Amanda
Raubenstine Jessica Tregelles
Brooke St. Pierre Rebecca O’Neal
Sarah Johns Wes Johns
Jill Dowling Moreno Sarah Johns
Torrie Atwater Jackie McCarthy
Julie Belcher Laurie Harder
Brooklyn Smith
Andrew Bertelli Kristi Schroder
Stephen Holmes
Donna Kapsinow
Erin Ethier
Erica McMillian
Erin Ethier
Julie Belcher Dhainy De La Rosa
Angelo Moreno Kristina Quinones
Julia Phillips Sara Holmes
Trish Guccione Brooke St. Pierre
Kristi Schroder Caitlin Sorenson
Danielle Wilcox Megan Sesma
Mary Guarnieri
For anyone not listed due to print deadlines or accidentally being left off, please know we sincerely appreciate and thank you too!
Sofia Guccione (Peter Pan Cast A) is 13 years old and has been performing for almost 9 years now. She loves to read and write, and of course to sing and dance. Her favorite roles have included Ed in Lion King, and Charlotte in Cinderella. She would like to thank Ms. Maria, Ms. Laura, and all of her family for the support.
Grace McMillian (Peter Pan Cast B) is a 6th grader at Polson Middle School in Madison. She is so happy to be playing Peter in her 11th show with KK. Her favorite roles have been Bruce in Matilda, Young Eponine in Les Mis, and Peter in Peter Pan. Grace thanks Miss Maria, Miss Laura, and her castmates for an amazing show!
Sloane St. Pierre (Wendy Cast A) is a 12 year old at WIS. This is her 7th year performing with Kids Konnection with her favorite role being Matilda. When not performing, she loves soccer & hanging out with friends. Sloane would like to thank her friends, family, Ms. Maria, and Ms. Laura for their support through the years.
Kate Ethier (Wendy Cast B) is 11 years old and from Guilford. She has been in many shows, some of her favorite roles include; Young Cossette (Les Mis), Wendy (Peter Pan) and LeFou (Beauty & the Beast). Outside of acting Kate loves spending time with friends and family and would like to thank Ms.Laura and Miss.Maria.
Rowan Phillips (John Cast A) has been at Kidz Konnection for 3 shows, Mary Poppins, Cinderella, and Beauty and the Beast. He has enjoyed his time at Kidz Konnection and is eager to do more. He wants to thank Mrs. Maria and Mrs. Laura for all the support as well as his family and friends.
Xavier Gonzalez (John Cast B) is in 8th grade at Polson Middle School. He fully enjoys Kidz Konnection. He has been in numerous shows. He is the President of The Excel Club at school. When not at Kidz Konnection he enjoys movies and his family.
Yasmine Oumay (Michael Cast A) was born in Marrakech, Morocco and moved to America at 5 years old. After living in New York, she fueled her love for Broadway and performances by taking classes in dance, music and acting. She has been with Kidz Konnection since summer of 2023 and thanks all the directors for their support.
Lily Guarnieri (Michael Cast B) is 11 years old and loves every moment that she spends at Kidz Konnection! Her favorite role was LeFou in Beauty and the Beast. She is thrilled to be Michael in Peter Pan! When not singing, dancing, and acting, Lily enjoys ventriloquism and playing with her 4 guinea pigs.
Aidan Price (Captain Hook Cast A) While Aidan has performed in at least a dozen productions, this is his first role as a villain, and he couldn't be more excited! When Tick-Tock Croc isn't around, he enjoys tennis, skiing, arts & crafts, dance and D&D. Aidan would like to thank the cast & crew for making this a magical experience.
Callum Taylor (Captain Hook Cast B) is in 6th grade in Guilford. He's thrilled to take the stage in his 4th production with Kidz Konnection -- theater brings him such joy! Cal is tremendously grateful to Ms. Maria and Ms. Laura for their encouragement, and for giving him such wonderful opportunities to grow as an actor.
Isla Seales (Smee Cast A) This is Isla's 10th production at Kids Konnection. Isla loves acting, singing, dancing and all things theater. She is especially excited to play Smee. Isla enjoys hanging out with her friends, shopping, sushi, boba and cupcakes. She would like to thank Ms.Laura, Miss.Maria, her friends and family.
Natalie Sutherland (Smee Cast B) is 12 years old and is in 7th grade. Natalie loves acting, singing and hanging out with her friends. Peter Pan is her eighth production and she is looking forward to many more! She would like to thank her family, Ms. Maria and Ms. Laura for their support.
Breanna Tregelles (Tinker Bell Cast A) 11, loves to perform. She also likes field hockey. She thanks her family & friends for their love & support and dedicates her performance to NaNa who absolutely loved Tinker Bell. Even though NaNa is no longer with us, we know she will be watching from the best seat in the house!
Lily Bertelli (Tinker Bell Cast B) is 11 years old and this is her 11th show. When she is not at Kidz Konnection she is reading, riding her skateboard, or drawing. She would like to thank Ms. Maria and Ms. Laura for providing her with her favorite place to be, and her family for supporting her.
Riley Belcher (Tiger Lily Cast A) is 11 years old and attends Polson School. She has been in several productions including Wizard of Oz, Shrek, and Cinderella. When not on-stage Riley enjoys reading, piano, viola, soccer, and lacrosse. She wants to thank her friends and family for supporting her along the way.
Lydia Johns (Tiger Lily Cast B) is 13 years old and this is her fifth show with Kidz Konnection! Lydia loves her KK family and would like to thank everyone, especially Ms. Laura, Ms. Maria, and Ms. Stacey. When she’s not at theater, Lydia loves to dance, ski, hang out with friends, and play with her two Siberian cats.
Mila Pendergast (Katie Nana/Croc/Jane Cast A) is performing in her 11th Kidz Konnection show! She enjoys piano, playing clarinet in Concert Band, singing in Chamber Choir, and representing her class and community via Student Government & Eliot REACT club. She considers the Academy her second home!
Regly De La Rosa (Katie Nana/Croc/Jane Cast B) is in 5th grade in Clinton. She has been acting since she was 8. She loves music, singing, dancing, playing piano, and spending time with her friends. Kidz Konnection is her second home. She would like to thank Ms. Laura and Miss Maria for all their hard work and support!
Taylor Mikolay (Mrs. Darling Cast A) is 12 years old and this is her second show with Kidz Konnection. She also loves to play guitar and sing her heart out to Taylor Swift. She has enjoyed meeting many new friends and would like to thank Ms. Maria and Ms. Laura for being so amazing!
Brooke Atwater (Mrs. Darling Cast B) is 12 years old and in 7th grade in Guilford. This is her 2nd show with Kidz Konnection, her first being Beauty and the Beast. She was also in GYFS productions of Seussical Jr and currently Matilda Jr. Brooke also likes Soccer, Basketball and hanging out with friends and family.
Jaxon Wilcox (Mr. Darling Cast A) is 11 years old and has been with Kidz Konnection for just over a year he is in the 6th grade and theater is his passion. Aside from theater Jax loves to cook and spend time with his friends. This will be his 5th play.
Sante Gallagher (Mr. Darling Cast B) is 12 years old and is super excited for his first performance with Kids Konnection. Sante is an imaginative being who loves creating and drawing comic book stories and constructing action figures with elaborate origin stories. He is very thankful to be exploring theater.
Adeline Burnett (Liza Cast A) is 13 years old and has been doing theater since she was 11, around the same time she started preforming with Kidz Konnection. Adeline has always been interested in theater and the arts, and hopes one day she can make it to Broadway.
Avery Ehlert (Liza Cast B) is 11 years old and is loving her debut with Kidz Konnection. She is loving the imagination and commitment of her cast mates. Avery is so thankful for the patience and dedication of Miss Maria and Ms. Laura, who she says always make things fun!
Ivy Sorenson (Halley Hibiscus Cast A) is 10 years old. This is their first show with Kidz Konnection although they made their screen debut at 10 weeks old in a Toyota commercial. Ivy would like to thank their friend, Addy, for introducing them to Kidz Konnection and thanks their family and friends for all their support.
Ofelia McCarthy (Halley Hibiscus Cast B) is 10 years old and in 4th grade. This is her 3rd production with Kidz Konnection. Ofelia enjoys getting to know her cast mates and being on stage. She would like to thank Ms. Laura, Ms. Maria, her family and her friends for their support.
Eden Sorenson (Millins Cast A) is 10 years old. This is her first show at Kidz Konnection. She has performed before at the Legacy Theatre and made her screen debut as a baby. Eden has enjoyed her experience at Kidz Konnection and loves acting. Eden sends her love to her friends and family.
Eve O’Neal (Millins Cast B) is a 5th grader at Essex Elementary. This is her first performance with Kidz Konnection. She is excited to be a part of this production!
JJ Harder (Toddler Cast A) is 12 years old and attends the 6th grade at The Country School in Madison. His hobbies include gaming, hiking, tennis and hanging out with friends. He is very excited for his first performance with Kidz Konnection!
Leo Tapia (Toddler Cast B) is 11 years old and this will be his second production with Kidz Konnection. Leo loves to sing, dance and play the piano. Leo would like to thank Ms. Laura and Ms. Maria for helping him grow his passion for theater and his family and friends for always supporting him on this journey.
Ronan Love (Cecco Cast A) is 11 years old and this is his second play with Kidz Konnection. He loves being on stage and having fun with his friends. He’d like to thank his parents, big brothers, and cute but ridiculous dog Izzy for cheering him on.
Olivia Rivera (Cecco Cast B) is 11 years old. She really enjoys theater and shines when she is on stage. She participated in the musicals at HKIS and is excited for her first performance at Kidz Konnection. When not on stage Olivia enjoys swim and horseback riding. She would like thank Ms. Maria for her patience.
Sara Behm (Strakey Cast A) is 11 years old. Performing Starkey in Peter Pan will be her first play with Kidz Konnection. At age 10 she also performed in Missoula’s King Arthur’s Quest as Taliesin. When not acting, Sarah loves to be on the ice figure skating at Rose Garden Ice Arena.
Tess O’Neal (Strakey Cast B) is 9 years old and goes to school at Essex Elementary. She is thrilled to be making her debut performance with Kidz Konnection!
Rowan Holmes (Jukes Cast A) is happy to be back for his second Kidz Konnection production. His first was as Puss in Boots in Shrek and is excited to have another role in which he gets a sword. Rowan enjoys hanging with friends, swimming, hiking with his dog, Bradley, and reading with his cat, Lucy, by a fire.
Emme Dowling Moreno (Jukes Cast B) is 11 years old and this is her first play with Kidz Konnection. Emme loves cats, dancing, and singing. She is really looking forward to doing her next play with Kidz Konnection, and more good times with her friends!
Colton Schroder (Slightly Both Casts) is in 5th grade at Lyme Consolidated School. This will be his 6th show with the Academy. He is so excited for Peter Pan! Besides spending time at The Academy, he enjoys fishing and boating in the summer and playing with his dog Sandy.
Dylan Okasha (1st Twin Both Casts) Introducing Dylan Okasha, Lost Boy, Twin #1! A talented 5th-grade student from Essex Elementary school, he joined Kidz Konnection in Spring of 2023. He graced our stage in Disney's Descendants, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Hansel and Gretel, and now Peter Pan!
Katy Price (2nd Twin Both Casts) is a fourth grader at Guilford Lakes, who is excited for another wonderful performance with Kidz Konnection! In addition to theater, she loves basketball, dance, art, Roblox, her dog, friends, brother, and bacon. Katy has promised her parents to never grow up.
Emma Goldschmidt (Tootles Both Casts) is 9 and in the 5th grade at HK Middle School. She's been in 9 Kidz Konnection shows and has loved every one. Emma loves to be online, sing and dance. She's an amazing artist and loves playing video games.
Cora Philips (Curley Both Casts) This is Cora’s fourth production at Kidz Konnection. Cora also enjoys roller blading, drawing, listening to music and watching Hamilton.
Lilliana Cripe (Nibs Both Casts) is almost 10 years old and has been performing with Kidz Konnection for the past year. She loves to act, sing and create with Ms. Laura, Ms. Maria and her castmates. Lilliana also loves basketball, writing stories and hanging out with her family and friends.
Skye Berman (Pickles Cast A) is 8 years old. She's been dancing on stage since she was 2, and this is her second Kidz Konnection production. She is excited to be a part of Peter Pan, and thanks Ms. Maria and Ms. Laura! When she's not engulfed in a great book, Skye loves to practice her moves & perform with friends.
Ellie McMillian (Pickles Cast B) is a 9 year old third grader at Ryerson School in Madison. She's excited to be performing in her third year with Kidz Konnection! When she's not acting, she loves dancing, acro, singing, and reading. She is so grateful to Ms. Maria, Ms. Laura, and all of her castmates!
Brielle Cleary (Chippy Cast A) is a 3rd grader at Killingworth Elementary School. This is her fourth big show with Kidz Konnection. She’s been in Mary Poppins, Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast. Brielle is in her 7th year of dance at The Dance Corner. She also plays soccer and loves her family, friends and dogs!
Charlotta Brewster (Chippy Cast B) is delighted to be performing in her fourth show with Kidz Konnection. Charlotta is in third grade at Calvin Leete Elementary School in Guilford. She loves horseback riding, skiing, and spending time with her friends and family. She would like to thank Ms. Laura and Ms. Maria.
Stella Donafrio (Crackers Cast A) is 8yrs old and in 2nd grade at Joel. She started at Kidz Konnection last year and couldn’t be happier! She loves performing in the large main stage productions as well as the smaller K-4 shows. When she’s not acting, she enjoys dancing and of course art class with Miss Cindy.
Alessandra Gonzalez (Crackers Cast B) is a 3rd grader at Ryerson School in Madison, CT she enjoys being in Kidz Konnection with her brothers Xavier and Gabriel. She played Carlos in the Descendants. Alessandra is very creative and artistic, she enjoys being with her friends and watching her favorite t.v shows.
Teagan Giannotti (Blinky Cast A) A gracious outgoing girl with clever wit and a flair for the arts. She loves drawing, dancing, singing and playing keyboard. Always caring she adores her friends. Proud family girl, ‘Teags’ loves playing with her brother. She enjoys Pokémon and gaming with Dad and Girl Time with Mom, makeup, baking and movies.
Haven Mallon (Blinky Cast B) is 9 years old and loves to act! She recently played as Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast and did great! She would like to thank her family and teachers for supporting her and making acting so much fun!
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Payson Harvey (Bongo Cast A) is 9 years old and a new performer with Kidz Konnection this Winter. Payson is a natural performer in her family and loves to write music, sing, dance and participate in the group. She looks forward to this performance and many more to come at Kidz Konnection in the future.
Samantha Taber (Bongo Cast B) This is Samantha’s 3rd production with Kidz Konnection. Samantha loves music, tumbling and dancing. She has a great time at theater and performing with her friends!
Ethan Kilbride (Smiley Cast A) This is Ethan's second performance with Kidz Konnection, but it's his first time on the main stage. He is excited to sing and dance with new friends. Ethan loves playing video games and soccer. He would like to thank his sister, Lina, for getting him involved in theatre.
Talia Kapsinow (Smiley Cast B) is 8 years old and a third grader at Calvin Leete in Guilford. She is super excited to perform in another Kidz Konnection production. When she’s not on stage, she enjoys drawing, riding her bike, and going to Disney-any Disney.
Lina Kilbride (Happy Cast A) is 8 yrs. old and has been performing with Kidz Konnection since last fall. Her favorite part of performing is letting go and having fun. She loves all her pets, especially her new puppy, Leo. She also loves cooking and doing crafts. Thanks to everyone at Kidz Konnection!
Keola Wallenta (Happy Cast B) is 8-years-old and this is his first time performing with Kidz Konnection. Keola has been playing violin for 3 years and is an award-winning artist who loves to draw, paint and sculpt in clay. Keola is the co-host of the Little Kids Big Kids YouTube channel.
Nolan McCarthy (Stealth Cast A) is 7 years old and in 2nd grade. This Nolan's 2nd production with Kidz Konnection. Nolan loves making people laugh, dancing and being on stage. He would like to thank Ms. Laura, Ms. Maria, and his family and friends for their support.
Chase Cartier (Stealth Cast B) is a 8 year old at Ryerson elementary school in Madison. Peter Pan is her 10th show at KK. In her free time, she enjoys singing, dancing, playing the harp spending time with her friends and family. Another joy is snuggling with her dog. She can’t wait to be on stage!
Samantha Schlansky (Seeker Cast A) has been acting with Kidz Konnection since Kindergarten, and she plans on being here until college! When she's not dancing like nobody's watching, Samantha keeps busy creating art of all kinds. Her parents are very proud.
Scarlett Signore (Seeker Cast B) is 8 yrs old and loves performing year round at Kidz Konnection with her friends. When she's not on stage, she loves riding horses, softball, jazz, tap and acro and taking care of animals. Thanks to all the volunteers and staff at Kidz Konnection for making these shows possible!:)
Alex Skoczylas (Tails Cast A) is a 2nd grader at Joel Elementary School. She loves to sing and dance and has loved performing with Kidz Konnection for the last year. Alex is looking forward to being in Peter Pan and thankful to Ms Laura, Miss Maria, and everyone at Kidz Konnection.
Cora Lee (Tails Cast B) is 8 years old and in 3rd grade at Ryerson Elementary School. She loves singing, acting, anything Taylor Swift-related, and spending time with her sister Eliza. She can’t wait to perform in another great show!
Sean Staschke (Squirrley Cast A) is a second grader at Ryerson Elementary school in Madison. Off-stage Sean enjoys baseball, soccer, basketball, reading, and spending time with friends and family. Sean would like to thank his family, Ms. Laura, Ms. Maria, and the cast for supporting him.
Iris Ayr (Squirrley Cast B) is 8 years old and started performing with Kidz Konnection this past summer. Iris is currently in third grade at Joel Elementary School in Clinton. She loves to sing and dance, and spend time with her family and friends, and her crazy dog.
Jack Stevens (Jiffy Cast A) is 9 years old and this is his second show with Kidz Konnection. Jack loves soccer, drawing, graphic novels, video games, telling jokes, and is a master lego builder. He has had so much fun being a part of Peter Pan!
Ana Guarnieri (Jiffy Cast B) is 9 years old. She loves puppies, her 4 pet guinea pigs, and practicing her lines. She played Kristoff in Frozen, Audrey in Descendants, and is excited to be Tinkerbell and Jiffy in the two Peter Pan shows! She thanks Ms Laura, Miss Maria, and the teacher helpers for their hard work
Isla Thompson (Mango Cast A) is 7 years old and enjoys performing with Kidz Konnection whether it be summer camp or on the big stage. She is very excited to be a part of Peter Pan. She would like to thank Miss. Maria, Ms. Laura and everyone who has supported her through this production.
Greta Webster (Mango Cast B) is an 8 year old third grader at Killingworth Elementary. This is her first Kidz Konnection show. Previous stage credits include Angel, Sheep and Star. She loves hip hop dancing, tumbling, softball and soccer. She would like to thank her sister Annie and the whole cast.
Maisie Williams (Twelve Cast A) is a third grader at Jeffrey Elementary School, and has been performing with Kidz Konnection since last year. She loves to sing, act and write and is grateful to her teachers and fellow students for the opportunities to grow and have fun as a performer. She also thanks her family.
Emma Inga (Twelve Cast B) is 8 years old and a third grader at KES. She has performed in two of Kidz Konnection's summer camp plays, with roles in both Peter Pan and Frozen. Emma also played the role of Jafar in the spring production of Descendants. Emma loves performing on stage and having fun with her friends!
Ian Bertelli (Salts Both Casts) is 7 years old and attends Joel School in Clinton where his favorite subjects are Spanish and PE. He is excited for his second performance at Kidz Konnection. In his spare time he enjoys video games, reading, and supporting the Mets and Turner Motorsport.
Peter Pan Jack Schwartz
Wendy Mackenzie Ferrara
John Henry Adler-Conklin
Michael Henry Neligon
Captain Hook Teddy Richard
Smee Sam Schwartz
Tinker Bell Ana Guarnieri
Katie Nana Milani DeFrancesco
Mr. Darling Wyatt Pendergast
Mrs. Darling Abby Hayman
Crocodile Spencer Pistritto
Sally Swashbuckler Quinn Fontneau
Connie Crowsnest Leora Geiman
Betty Buckaneer Julia Grazen
Slightly Aedyn Maly-Bingham
Nibs Eli Tomek
Curly Ian Geiman
Tootles Leo Widhalm
Fawn Juliette Janaro
Vidia Lucia Linde
Iridessa Clara Kilfoil
Silvermist Ellen Frisbie
Jack Schwartz (Peter Pan) is a 4th grader at Lyme School, and a lover of books, skiing, and the environment. Jack's favorite show so far was Descendants, but has loved all of his time with Kidz Konnection and looks forward to lots more!
Mackenzie Ferrara (Wendy) is excited to share her theatrical talents as Wendy in this Fairy Tale Series rendition of Peter Pan! She has been learning and growing through Kidz Konnection for the past three years in many Main Stage and in Fairy Tale series appearances. She is thankful to all her fans!
Henry Adler-Conklin (John) is a seven-year old second grader. This is his second production with Shoreline Theater - his first was a turn as Maurice in Beauty and the Beast in Fall 2023. When Henry isn't on stage, he loves riding his bike, skiing, traveling and spending time with friends and family.
Henry Neligon (Michael) is an enthusiastic 6 year-old who loves performing with Kidz Konnection! He’s always excited about rehearsals and performances with his cast of friends! A huge thank you to Ms. Laura and Ms. Maria for working with young thespians like Henry.
Teddy Richard (Captain Hook) is a seven year old, first grader and this is his fifth show at Kidz Konnection. When he isn't acting he can be found swimming, practicing lacrosse or playing with his cousins. Teddy would like to thank Ms. Laura and Ms. Maria for letting him be himself. He is ecstatic to be playing Capt. Hook!
Sam Schwartz (Smee) is a 2nd grader at Lyme School. Sam loves playing sports, inhaling mac and cheese, and flying down a ski mountain. Sam has really enjoyed being a pirate in preparation for Peter Pan!
Ana Guarnieri (Tinker Bell) is 9 years old. She loves puppies, her 4 pet guinea pigs, and practicing her lines. She played Kristoff in Frozen, Audrey in Descendants, and is excited to be Tinkerbell and Jiffy in the two Peter Pan shows! She thanks Ms Laura, Miss Maria, and the teacher helpers for their hard work.
Milani DeFrancesco (Katie Nana) is new to the stage here at Kidz Konnection at 5 years old. She is a creative, well spoken little person with a huge heart. She has 3 years of dance including ballet, tap, and jazzy hip-hop. Milani sends special thanks to all in her acting community that have provided support and encouragement.
Wyatt Pendergast (Mr. Darling) is performing in his 2nd Kidz Konnection show! Wyatt is excited to return to the stage after his debut as “King Beast” in Descendants. Wyatt is a 1st grader who loves art class, gym, and recess. He plays soccer, basketball, and baseball, and enjoys all things Pokémon!
Abby Hayman (Mrs. Darling) is a Second Grader at Ryerson Elementary. This is her 5th play with Kidz Konnection. When she’s not doing theater she loves reading and playing soccer. Abby would like to thank everyone at Kidz Konnection and her family for supporting her.
Spencer Pistritto (Crocodile) is 5 years old and although she has been attending Kidz Konnection shows her whole life (watching big sis Eliza), this is only her second time performing! When Spencer isn't on the stage she is drawing and crafting or listening to Taylor Swift.
Quinn Fontneau (Sally Swashbuckler) is 6, this is her 1st performance with Kidz Konnection. She has enjoyed living room performances dancing and singing to Disney classics as well as T Swift since age 2. She would like to thank her parents, grandparents and brother Connor for being her first audience.
Leora Geiman (Connie Crowsnest) is 6 years old and is super excited to perform in the Kidz Konnection production of Peter Pan. When Leora is not singing or dancing, she likes to play soccer, basketball, or go swimming. Leora would like to thank her family, friends, and teachers for their support and encouragement.
Julia Grazen (Betty Buckaneer) is 8 years old and is in second grade. This is her second performance with Kidz Konnection. When Julia is not practicing theater, she loves to dance and play lacrosse. Julia would like to thank her teachers at Kidz Konnection, friends and family for their support!
Aedyn George Maly-Bingham (Slightly) is 6 years old and this is his first performance with Kidz Konnection. He loves cats and otters and loves to swim, take photos and draw. He would like to thank his teachers, his family and his friends for their love and support.
Eli Tomek (Nibs) is 7 years old and this is his third show with Kidz Konnection. Eli loves to sing, play soccer, play chess, and build with legos. Eli would like to thank Mom, Dad, Ms. Laura and Ms. Maria, and Amber and Michael for helping him be a part of Peter Pan. He is excited for his role as Nibs!
Ian Geiman (Curly) is 6 years old and this is his first production with Kidz Konnection. Ian is excited to be on the stage and play the part of Curly. He looks forward to celebrating his performance by eating mint chocolate chip ice cream.
Leo Widhalm (Tootles) is 7 years old and is in his first production with Kidz Konnection. He loves sports, especially football, and is a fun and expressive child. He is ecstatic about his participation in this production of Peter Pan and wants to thank his mother, father, Jimmy (brother), and Nora (sister).
Juliette Janaro (Fawn) is 8 years old and is in her second year of Kidz Konnection. Last year, she participated in Mary Poppins, Cinderella, and was Jane in Descendants. She is looking forward to seeing more Broadway shows in New York City.
Lucia Linde (Vidia) is excited to perform in her third main stage performance with Kidz Konnection. In addition to musical theater, Lucia loves dance and playing Zelda. She would like to dedicate this performance to her Nonna.
Clara Kilfoil (Iridessa) is seven years old and has danced tap and ballet since she was five. She performed in her first musical, Alice in Wonderland, last year in her hometown of San Diego. She is so excited to get to experience musical theater again here in CT and thanks her teachers for the opportunity!
Ellen Frisbie (Silvermist) is in her third season as a member of Kidz Konnection. Her recent credits include Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast, and Smitten Kid 2 in Descendants the Musical. As a second grader at Jeffrey Elementary, Ellen is a singer, pianist, and soccer player. A special thank you to Kidz Konnection!
To all of our generous supporters of Kidz Konnection we are deeply grateful.
Because of YOU we are able to continue our mission educating youth in the performing arts for the purpose of cultivating self-empowerment and leadership skills that will develop strong community-serving leaders of the future. ~ Donations reflect from December 2023 to present ~
Thank you for helping us provide a place where kids can be kids and become leaders!
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We are SO proud of you Leo!
Keep your dreams as big as your personality!
Love, Mom and Dad
Way to go, Henry!
(Michael)
We love watching you fly! Your star shines bright and we’re always proud of you.
Love your biggest fans,
Mom, Dad, Willow & Grammy
We are so incredibly proud of you! Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.
Love, Mom and Dad
Congratulations on your first show, Eden & Ivy! We’re so proud of you!
Love, Mom & Dad
Congratulations Milani!
Sloane,
We are so proud of you in your role of Wendy! Congratulations on another great show. We love you.
We are so very proud of you for all your hard work an dedication.
Continue to shine and light up the stage!
Love always,
Mom, Dad, and Nelson
We, at Kidz Konnection, try our best to make sure every actor, volunteer, and company name is listed properly in our playbills. If we have made an error in spelling or otherwise, we sincerely apologize.
We hope you can forgive that we are only human.
Congratulations Riley and the entire cast of Peter Pan! We love you and couldn’t be prouder!
It’s Smee, hi I’m the problem, it’s Smee.
Be silly. Be wacky.
Be fun. Be you. Love, Mom, Dad, Brad M & C
yourself, if you can do that you can make anything happen. All you need is faith, trust and a little bit of pixie dust.
Congratulations on an incredible show!
Love, The Incredibly Proud Family
We always believed you could fly, and most importantly, you did too.
Congratulations on the role of Peter Pan.
With love from all of us
Callum,
It’s a joy watching you do what you love. You blow us away with your talent and dedication. You’ve worked hardnow go have fun!
Oh Yeeeeah!
Love,
Mom, Dad, Addy, Lydia, Frank and Larry
Congratulations
Ian and Leora!
We are so proud of you!
Love,
Momma and Pappa
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