Pleasanton Youth Theater Company
Proudly Presents
July 11-12, 2025
At the Firehouse Arts Center
Director: Duncan Allan
Stage Manager/Choreo: Sophia Garcia
Choreographer: Veronica Pascual
Vocal Director: Sky Nudelman
Costume Coordinator: Cora Cahill
Sanaya Marker, Jasper Riegels
PM Cast
Ahava Christian Pajela she/her Tom the Tinker, Keeper #3, Royal Court Ahava started singing and acting by participating last year in CYT. She performed the likes of Lion King, The Greatest Showman & The Best Christmas pageant ever. Ahava also started dancing when she was 5 years old attending ballet classes. Recently, she started taking hip hop and jazz dance classes as well.
Amelia Chen she/her Squinty
Amelia Chen is so excited to be part of Knight at Dawn KIDS! Her first show was in Dinosaurs Before Dark KIDS last summer and had an awesome experience. In her spare time, she loves drawing, reading, biking and gymnastics! Amelia would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her in this opportunity and coming to see the show!
Anagha Narayanan Oldest Vagrant, Suit #1, Commoner
Amelia is a nine-year-old girl and is excited to perform in her 7th play with PYTC! Favorite roles include Dory in Finding Nemo, Gary "the cool dinosaur" in Dinosaurs before Dark and Amelia Gabble in Aristocats (reuniting with Sophia who played Abby Gabble and is playing Jack today!) A special thank you to her family and friends and especially her 7year-old brother Alexander and her director Miss Leila!
Aurelia Carlson she/her Red
Aurelia is an imaginative girl making her theatrical debut as Red in Knight at Dawn KIDS! She loves writing stories and putting on shows at home, and this experience has been a wonderful way for her to grow creatively and artistically. Aurelia is thrilled to bring this magical story to life on stage!
Emily Xiong she/her Jester
Emily Xiong plays the role of Jester in The Knight at Dawn KIDS. She is a rising 5th grader at the school QLS .She has played a cat in Country Mouse KIDS and enjoys acting a lot. Her favorite animal is a dog and she likes the color pink and light teal .In her free time she likes reading.
PM Cast
Emma Jansen—she/her—Jack
Emma is so excited to have been cast as Jack in The Magic Treehouse! She has previously performed in Aristocats Kids, Jungle Book Kids, Once Upon A Pine and “scenes from” Wizard of Oz, Something Rotten, Annie and Peter Pan. Emma loves musical theater and has especially enjoyed the last two shows with PYTC. Her other hobbies include tennis, diamond art, 80’s movies and binge watching Dance Moms.
Emma Rose Carbone Mustache
Emma Rose is thrilled to be a part of this production! She has previously performed in beloved shows such as Aristocats, Winnie the Pooh, Seussical, and Aladdin Jr.. When she’s not performing, Emma loves to dance, sing, and have fun with her friends. She would like to express her gratitude to her family and all the staff at PYTC for their unwavering support in her theatrical journey!
Evenlyn Yoo Lady, Keeper #2, Royal Court
Drew is thrilled to be part of *Legally Blonde The Musical JR! An eighth grader at Creekside Middle School in Castro Valley, Drew has previously lit up the stage as SpongeBob in *SpongeBob The Musical Youth Edition*, Zeke Baylor in *High School Musical*, and most recently, Count Leopold in Anastasia Youth Edition. When he’s not performing, he loves singing, acting, and making people laugh. Drew would like to give a huge shoutout to his family, friends, and this incredible cast and crew for all their support. Break a leg, everyone!
Hanna Tilley she/her Candlemaker, Prisoner, Suit of Armor
Hanna Tilley is very excited to be in this production. She is the youngest of three kids so she gets lots of practice using her stage voice at home. In her free time she enjoys reading, dancing, singing and playing with her friends. Hanna hopes that you’ll enjoy the show.
Jai Verma he/him Dark Knight
Jai Verma is thrilled to return to the stage in Knight at Dawn KIDS! He previously played Jack in Dinosaurs Before Dark last summer and loved every minute of it. Jai is passionate about baseball, soccer, and just about every sport. When he’s not on the field or stage, he enjoys singing and building anything he can dream up. Jai would like to thank the Pleasanton Youth Theater team and his wonderful family for their support and for this amazing opportunity!
PM Cast
Joanna Xu—Bartley of the Barley Meadow, Elf, Royal Court
Harriett is very excited to be in Legally Blonde! She is a 6th grader at Hart Middle School. Harriett has been involved with PYTC since 2023 when she was Mrs. Hannigan in "Annie". She has also been in the following shows: "Xanadu", "Aladdin", and "Matilda". Harriett is so happy that she gets to return to the stage as Sabrina, and hopes that everyone in the show has fun! Daghan slamat!
Keenan, Commoner, Royal Court
Joy has been lighting up the stage with PYTC for five amazing years, starting with Lil Sprouts and growing through Sprouts Performance classes. She absolutely loves theater and has had a blast playing all kinds of characters from adventurous
she/her Youngest Vagrant, Commoner
Julienne is a rising 2nd grader who loves singing, dancing and bunnies. Her favorite colors are purple, black and turquoise and her favorite foods are sushi and pancakes. She has performed in PYTC's Dinosaurs Before dark & Finding Nemo Little Sprouts and Aristocats kids and the ballet productions of The Wizard of Oz and Thumbelina. She would like to thank her sister Kayleigh for her support!
she/her Mistrel #1, Commoner, Prisoner
Kayleigh is a rising 4th grader who loves to sing and dance. Her favorite colors are black, silver, light blue and red. She also loves Cinnamoroll and her favorite foods are sushi and ice cream. She has performed in PYTC's Aladdin Kids, Dinosaurs Before Dark Kids, Finding Nemo Kids and Aristocats Kids and the ballet productions of The Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland and Thumbelina. She would like to thank God, family and friends for their love and support!
Kingston Camarillo he/him Duke, Prisoner
Kingston is 10 years old and thrilled to be making his stage debut in Knight at Dawn KIDS! A natural performer with a sharp wit and big imagination, Kingston brings charm and presence to his dual roles as the Duke and a Prisoner. Offstage, he enjoys reading, playing video games, and dreaming big Stanford is already on his radar! He’s proud to be part of this cast and grateful for the encouragement from his family and friends.
PM Cast
he/him—Rikki, Vagrant, Castle Guard
Knox is 8 years old and proud to be stepping into the spotlight for the very first time! In this production, he plays the curious and quirky Rikki, a vagrant with a big heart, as well as a brave Castle Guard. Known for his creativity and strength, Knox has overcome challenges to find his voice onstage and he’s shining brighter than ever. He thanks his family, teachers, and camp leaders for their sup-
she/her Annie
Myra is thrilled to be part of the Knight at Dawn PM cast, marking her debut in a Firehouse Arts Center theater class! A passionate and voracious reader, she also dreams of becoming a professional singer. Myra hones her vocal skills in both Indian classical and English styles, often accompanied by the piano. Beyond her artistic talents, she excels in mathematics and even competes in math competitions.
Cartwright the Cart Builder, Royal Court, Prisoner
Nari Lin is excited to be part of Knights at Dawn! She previously performed in The Story of Christmas and loves spending her free time swimming, drawing, and reading. Nari is especially grateful to her family for their constant love and support.
Harry, Commoner, Royal Court
Shaurya is funny 9 year old and started trying new thing last year , he has done couple of show Aladdin and now knight at dawn !! He enjoys singing , painting and swimming
Phoenix Q Chacon he/him Lord, Prisoner, Royal Court
Phoenix Q Chacon is excited to return to PYT, after his debut in in the summer of 2023. One of his roles this summer, of in The Knight at Dawn Kids, is what he is most excited about. Particularly, because he gets to wear a cool crown and suit as a costume. He feels alive and excited on stage. In his spare time, Phoenix likes to dance, garden and swim. He would like that thank the friendships he has made this summer and his family for supporting his journey. Go PYTC!
PM Cast
she/her—Yates, Commoner, Vagrant
Ruby Pratte is very exited to be preforming in this play. She was previously Wacky Cat in the Aristocats show. In her free time she likes to read, hang out with friends, and do gymnastics. Ruby looks forward to acting in many other fun plays.
Sharon the Skeep Keeper, Royal Court
Rylee is over the moon to be part of this show! After having a blast performing in The Aristocats, she’s been bitten by the theater bug and hast looked back. When she’s not on stage, you’ll probably find her playing sports, writing stories, or belting out her favorite songs. Rylee sends a huge thank you to all the amazing camp directors, managers, and her fellow actors for making this adventure so awesome!
she/her Baxter, Vagrant, Castle Guard
Sophie loves dogs, cats, and the color blue. She is excited to be in her fifth play with the Firehouse Art Center, and her second one with the Sparks. Outside of school, she also enjoys gymnastics, swimming, soccer,
Minstrel #2, Commoner, Prisoner
Vihaan is a 10 year old and a 5th grader.He is happy that he can perform in this year's musical .Last year he performed in theater intensives.Apart from Theater Vihaan enjoys a lot more things like Video Games,TV,Reading Books, Playing piano,spending time with his family and dog and a lot
Lil Sprouts
Celeste Robinson-Burke
Milo Creech
ReyaVerma
Sofia Lok
Zoya Quazi
Duncan Allan PM Director
Duncan has been involved in theater arts for as long as he can remember, and is honored to be part of the PYTC team and help share that love! He graduated from AmadorValley High School in 2022, where he performed in “All Shook Up” “On Broadway: A Musical Review” and “Seussical:The Musical” and directed “Law and Order: Fairy Tale Unit.” He has performed with the City of Pleasanton’s High School Musical Collaborative and High School Cabaret. He worked as a vocal director on PYTC’s productions of “Frozen Kids” and “Annie Kids” and is excited to work with “Seussical Kids” this summer. He is currently pursuing a theater degree from CSU
Veronica Pascual—PM Choreographer
Veronica Pascual (she/her) has been associated with musical theater at the Firehouse from a young age. Starting in middle school, she attended summer camps and shows, working with many people she’s still friends with to this day. Having performed in a few shows in high school, she enjoys singing and has taken dance classes, even before she started musical theater. She's been working for the Firehouse for almost three years now, and recently graduated from Amador Valley High School. Her goal during her time at the Firehouse is to create an inclusive and fun atmosphere for all ages, and the best way to achieve this is with a smile!
Sky Nudelman—PM Vocal Director
Sky is currently a Music Composition major at Chapman University and is very interesting in continuing to music industry. They play multiple instruments and love teaching music and theatre. They have participated in many firehouse shows over the years and are excited to be a part of the process that inspired them to pursue the arts!
Sophia Garcia PM Stage Manager/Choreographer
Sophia Garcia is a Senior at Amador Valley High School and has been doing theatre at the Firehouse for the past 2 years, joining in August of 2022 as a first-year Creatures of Impulse member. Sophia has been in Pleasanton for the last 4 years and is ecstatic to be joining as a staff member for Pleasanton Youth Theatre Company. She has worked on different camps such as Middle School Short and Long Form Camps, Seussical KIDS, Aladdin KIDS, Winnie The Pooh KIDS, Dinosaurs Before Dark KIDS, and assisted with other main stage programs. The arts have been Sophia’s discovered joy and passion and they’re so excited to share it with the rest of the community around her.
Cora Cahill Costumer
Cora Cahill (she/her) is excited to be helping with costumes this summer on the shows Magic Tree House: Knights at Dawn KIDS and 13 Jr! Originally from Modesto, CA, Cora found a love for theatre at a young age when seeing a production of Wizard of Oz in elementary school. Even as a shy kid, she regularly got onstage in late middle school and high school through theatre and dance. Cora further nurtured her love of theatre by receiving a BFA in Musical Theatre from CSU Chico with a minor in Dance. While attending Chico State, Cora found a love for backstage work through being a part of the costume crew her first spring semester. From working in the costume crew, she then moved on to working in the costume shop on campus in-between classes moving up to costume supervising shows like: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, She Kills Monsters and A Servant of Two Masters. Cora loves how costumes can combine with other elements of theatre to help elevate the story and the characters. She hopes that her creative use of costumes will help bring these exciting productions to life!
City of Pleasanton Civic Arts Staff
Library & Recreation Coordinator Jeff Zavattero
Senior Recreation Leader Lou Cooper
Theater Supervisor Julian Mireles
Theater Technician Mike Roberts, Matthew Roberts
Program Assistants Theater Luka
Civic Arts Manager Rachel Prater
Library & Recreation Assistant Director Lia Bushong
Director of Library & Recreation Heidi Murphy
Firehouse Box Office Staff Lisa Delucchi
Firehouse Box Office Staff Denise McGrory
Firehouse House Manager Staff Araceli Garcia
Program Assistant Gallery Curator Sydney Tang
City of Pleasanton City Council
Mayor Jack Balch
Vice Mayor Jeff Nibert
Councilmember Craig Eicher
Councilmember Julie Testa
Councilmember Matt Gaidos
City Manager Gerry Beaudin
City of Pleasanton Civic Arts Commission
Member Jeanne Farley-Rodgers
Member Dana Frey
Member Anne Giancola
Member Mary Ann Simmons
Member Huiling Song
Member John Baiocchi
Member Janice Coleman-Knight
Member Jamie Yee
Member Warren Lam
