Choreographer/Costumer
little help from me besides a few thoughts and ramblings. Briana always fin a way to not only make the actors sound incredible, but gives their characte reasons to sing and to be there and to feel it in the song. Kalia was always actively finding ways to help and make the whole experienced easier, including translating my scribbles into a script I could actually read. Mar h the same passion for this show as I do, and always offered thoughtful ideas the show, as well as helped with anything I needed on a moment’s notice. Whenever I asked Mike about anything I needed for the show, it was done the next few days, except for the beautiful set, which took a great deal of tim and planning but looks incredible. Belle built the worm and Delia’s statue, a they are the best looking props I’ve ever had. And Luka, the lighting in this show is fun and incredible, even more than I ever could have asked.
I would also like to add a special shout out to Jessica Igarishi, who helpe me designed the portraits for Delia’s art. Each drawing in Tim Burton’s sty shows the moments when Lydia experiences each stage of grief, and they a even better than I imagined they could be.
I hope you enjoy Beetlejuice JR. as much as I have enjoyed bringing it t life. This show means a great deal to me, and I am so grateful to share it wi you.
Jeff Zavattero
Director
Ada has been performing with firehouse theater for the last 6 years. Their favorite performance so far has been Aristocrat's, but it's very much looking forward to performing in Beetlejuice. Ada loves animals and has 4 cats and a bearded dragon!
Amaara Mullapudy is a creative sixth grader who loves crocheting colorful projects, swimming, and making art.
Beetlejuice Jr. is her second show and she hopes to continue theater for a long time.
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Amora is thrilled to be performing with her PYTC family in Beetlejuice (ensemble). Amora has also been in Annie (cop), Winnie the Pooh (chorus), Xanadu (Medusa/chorus), Nemo (Nigel), AristoCats (Amelia Goose), and 13 Jr (Malclom). When she is not performing in theater you can find her playing the cello or writing stories. Amora would like to thank her friends and family for all their support!
Amrapali is 13 years old and goes to school at Harvest Park Middle School. She does competive dance and gymnastics. She started theater last year and loves singing, dancing and acting.
Aubrey is a girl who loves to talk socialize and loves meeting new people. She likes to sing and dance and has been doing theater for about 2 years now. Aubrey plays the French horn saxaphone and electric guitar! She loves to try new things especially when it comes to sports. She runs a fast 6:45 mile and does track, cross country, basketball, volleyball, and laccrose which is her main sport.
BEATRICE MILLER
Beatrice loves theater and musicals and is thrilled to be preforming in her eighth show with PYTC. She is also currently playing Wednesday in the Addams Family at the Firehouse! Her favorite show that she has been in so far is playing Dory in Finding Nemo. She also loved being in the ensemble for the Firehouse's production of Legally Blonde. She thinks Beetlejuice the musical is a super cool show and is thrilled to be a part of the show.
Bella has been in acting since first grade and she has been in SpongeBob, Anastasia, and Legally Blonde. Beetlejuice JR has been her fourth play in firehouse!
Charlotte Rovira is a 12-year-old student at Harvest Park Middle School. Some roles you might have seen them in are Eeyore (Winnie the Pooh Kids), Hans (Frozen Kids), and Violet (Willy Wonka Kids). Charlotte enjoys art, reading, biking, as well as performing, of course. They hope you enjoy the show!
CODA CAMILLE CALUPAD
Eva is a girl who would consider herself funny, sweet and loving. She loves to dance, cheer and do theater. She loves to act and play around with different characters . Especially in improv at school theater. She is excited and grateful to be in this production of Beetle Juice jr. she is very excited for the future!
Gracie Peltz (ensemble) is an 8th grader who enjoys participating in the drama program at Hart Middle school. She enjoys singing, playing the guitar, and volleyball. Gracie would like to thank her family for their ongoing support.
Hillary is thrilled to be playing Sky the Girl Scout and in the Ensemble in Beetlejuice JR! This is her second production with the Pleasanton Youth Theater Company after performing in Legally Blonde JR last spring. Hillary is in 7th grade at Pleasanton Middle School, where she loves being part of the school choir. She would like to give a big thanks to her family and friends for being so supportive.
Musician over at Amador Valley High School.
Isabelle has been dancing since she was 2 years old. She has experience in Hip hop, Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary, and Ballroom. This is Isabelle first year back into musical theater after taking a break to perform in Italy with her dance team.
Isha Trivedi has been involved in theater for the past 8 years. She loves performing with PYTC and hopes to continue performing for many more years! Isha hopes you enjoy the show!
Jad is a 5th grader at Valley View Elementary School. This is his 2nd Center Stage production and his 5th show with PYTC. He previously appeared in Legally Blonde as well as Sprouts performances of Wonka, Winnie the Pooh and Finding Nemo. He is a member of the PVC swim team and enjoys playing video games in his spare time.
JANE HOOSE
Jane has been doing theater since third grade and is very excited for her first show at PYTC! She has loved getting to know all the kind, talented people she met during this show. She is looking forward to performing in more shows with PYTC!
JENNIFER LONGNECKER
Jennifer Longnecker, born in Pleasanton, California, had first participated in Seussical Kids in 2017, Beetlejuice Jr. being her first and only show since then. Outside of theater, she goes to school at Hart Middle School in the 8th grade and participates in horseback riding in Livermore. Two of her favorite activities are volunteering at the East Bay SPCA in Dublin and baking.
This is Jessica's 7th year working for Firehouse Art studio. Her first playing being Aristocrats and her favorite being the SpongeBob Jr., playing Karen. She would like to thabk her mother and family for supporting her career and dream of becoming an actress.
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Julia is thrilled to be back onstage for her fourth theatrical production, all through PYTC. She also an adequate musician, playing piano for six years and dabbling in ukulele.
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Kaya Madani is excited to be a part of the Beetlejuice cast. She has performed previously in Anastasia and Legally Blonde at the Firehouse theater. Kaya enjoys theater and the arts!
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Kaya Madani is excited to be a part of the Beetlejuice cast. She has performed previously in Anastasia and Legally Blonde at the Firehouse theater. Kaya enjoys theater and the arts!
Lara is thrilled to be with such spooky company! She recently performed with PYTC in 13, Legally Blonde Jr., Improv Faceoff, Anastasia and Xanadu Jr. She would like to thank the directors and fellow cast members for their fun and supportive rehearsals. Strange Cast She/Her
Maanvi is thrilled to be performing in Beetlejuice Jr.! She has been dancing since she was four years old and loves both Contemporary and Bollywood styles. Previous roles include Ensemble in 13 the Musical. Maanvi would like to thank her family, friends, and fellow castmates for all their support — and hopes you enjoy the show! Strange Cast She/Her
Maria is ecstatic to be a part of PYTC’s production of Beetlejuice JR. Some of her favorite past roles are Sonny Malone in Xanadu and Warner Huntington III in Legally Blonde. She would like to thank the directors and her family and hopes you enjoy the show!
MILA CZERWINSKI
Mirabelle is an eleventh grader an Amador Valley High School. Beetlejuice Jr is one of her all-time favorite musicals and is their fifth show with PYTC. In her free time Mirabelle likes listening to and playing music, exploring nature, and collecting bugs.
MIRABELLE OUELETTE
Mirabelle is an eleventh grader an Amador Valley High School. Beetlejuice Jr is one of her all-time favorite musicals and is their fifth show with PYTC. In her free time Mirabelle likes listening to and playing music, exploring nature, and collecting bugs.
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Nadia is excited to be returning to the Firehouse for her second show! A sophomore at Foothill, she has previously been seen as a worker in Hadestown. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, composing, and writing.
Niki is a very creative and energetic person who is so excited to participate in Beetlejuice! She is so happy to be able to play in this show as Delia Schlimmer!
This is her third show! She has done Anastasia with PYTC and Legally Blonde with PYTC!
Nyla is a freshman at California High School, and has been doing theatre for three years. She enjoyed playing the Cat in the Hat in Suessical, and is even more excited to be a part of the Beetlejuice cast and crew here at Firehouse Arts Center! She would like to thank her family, friends, and directors for all of their support!
Since being cast as Molly in Annie, her first production for The Firehouse Arts' Sparks Program, Rufina has not looked back. She has played Genie in Aladdin and was part of the Legally Blonde ensemble Cast in her first Center Stage production last Spring. She is proud to be a part of the Beetlejuice cast and would like to shoutout all the cast members who worked so hard to learn all the amazing, but challenging dances in this production!
Ryan is 11 years old, and this is his 7th show. His hobbies include playing trombone, coding, baking, and caring for animals. He is very excited and hope you enjoy the show! Unusual Cast He/Him
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Sarina is an 8th grader at Hart Middle School and this is her 10th show with the Firehouse. Her first show was Jungle Book Kids at age 10 as Bagheera the Panther. Sarina's favorite show that she's been is has been Hadestown this past summer. She is thrilled to be apart of Beetlejuice Jr and hopes you enjoy the show! Strange Cast She/Her
SID RAGHAVAN
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Vihaan Menon is a 7th grader at PMS. He lives, dreams and breathes theater. You may know him as Aladdin from Aladdin, Marlin from Finding Nemo, Butler from Aristocats and Christopher Robin from Winnie the Pooh!
YAEL JONTOF-HUTTER
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Yael is so ecstatic to be in her 3rd PYTC center stage production. She was previously Chutney Wyndham in Legally Blonde, Jr and Prince Alexei in Anastasia, Jr. She is in 6th grade at Harvest Park Middle School. She wants to thank the directors and staff for making this such a fun experience.
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Zara has played with PYTC for the last couple of years but this is her first main stage production. She is excited to join such a talented cast and crew!