THTC Youth Summer Program Session I presents The Prom School Edition
Youth Summer Program presents July 24-25, 2026 | The Main Stage
Book & Lyrics by CHAD BEGUELIN
Book by BOB MARTIN
Music by MATTHEW SKLAR
Based on an original concept by
JACK VIERTEL
Original Broadway Production directed and choreographed by CASEY NICHOLAW
Originally Produced on Broadway by BILL DAMASCHKE, DORI BERINSTEIN, JACK LANE
James & Catherine Berges, Nelda Sue Yaw, Natasha Davison, Joe Grandy, Kimberlee Garris, Lisa Morris, Terry Schnuck, Jane Dubin, Rosalind Productions, Inc., FAHS Productions, Seth A. Goldstein, Mike Kriak, Don & Nancy Ross, Pamela Hurst-Della Pietra & Stephen Della Pietra, Cliff Hopkins, Masie Productions, Vivek Shah, Three Belles & A Bob, Arment-Tackel, Armstrong-Manocherian, Fakler-Silver, Fox Theatricals-Mosbacher-Lonow, Palitz-Stern-Smedes, Nancy & Ken Kranzberg/David Lyons, Larry & Elizabeth Lenke/Elizabeth L. Green, Iris Smith/InStone Productions, Kuhlman-Ketner/ Wallace-ATxRandomProductions, The John Gore Organization and The Shubert Organization (Philip J. Smith: Chairman; Robert E. Wankel: President); Produced in association with Independent Presenters Network, Margot Astrachan, Darren P. DeVerna & Jeremiah J. Harris and Reagan Silber
The Prom School Edition is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. theatricalrights.com
SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS
Act I
Overture ...................................................................................................... The Orchestra
Scene 1: A Step and Repeat
“Changing Lives” ................................................... Barry, Dee Dee and the Company
Scene 2: School
“Just Breathe” .......................................................................................................... Emma
Scene 3: School Gym
“It’s Not About Me” ..........................................................Dee Dee and the Company
Scene 4: School Hallway
“Dance With You” ............................................................................... Emma and Alyssa
Scene 5: Motel
Scene 6: Concert (Rally) for Emma
“The Acceptance Song” Trent, Dee Dee, Barry and the Company
Scene 7: Motel Room
Scene 8: School Gym
“You Happened” Emma, Alyssa, Nick, and Kevin
Scene 9: Applebees
“We Look To You” Hawkins
Scene 10: Emma’s Room
“Tonight Belongs to You” The Company
Intermission
Act II
Entr’acte ..................................................................................................... The Orchestra
Scene 11: Press Conference
Scene 12: Emma’s Bedroom
“Zazz” .................................................................................................... Angie and Emma
Scene 13: Principal’s Office
“The Lady’s Improving” ..................................................................................... Dee Dee
Scene 14: In Front Of The 7-Eleven
“Love Thy Neighbor” ................................................................ Trent and the Company Scene 15: School Hallway
SPECIAL THANKS: Linda Wasbes, The Costumer, the Prop Co-Op, Sofia Fioravanti, and Madeleine Ball.
Land Acknowledgement:
We acknowledge the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Nipmuc Nation on which we are working and performing. For more information, visit native-land.ca.
Maia Atkinson (Olivia Keating/Ensemble) is so excited to be doing another show with some of her favorite people. In the past Maia has been in the ensemble of Guys and Dolls, and has taken classes at the conservatory. Maia has played Marty in Grease, Urleen in Footloose, and more in high school. Maia would like to thank her parents for supporting her through her ups and downs. She would also like to thank her friends who are never quiet when cheering. Maia would lastly want to thank her Grandparents who always travel a long way to come see her preform.
Julieta Bazterra (Featured Dancer/Ensemble) is thrilled to make her Hanover Theatre debut in this year’s Youth Summer Program production of The Prom! She lives in Northborough and attends Algonquin Regional High School. Julieta’s favorite experiences include Descendants as Mal, Hortensia in Matilda Jr., and most recently in Algonquin’s Improv troupe. Julieta has also appeared in Beetlejuice Jr. and Once Upon a Mattress. When she’s not on stage, she enjoys reading, making jewelry, and experimenting with makeup. She sends lots of love and thanks to her parents and friends for their support, and thanks to the amazing cast and crew for this wonderful experience.
Owen Brooks (Janitor/Ensemble) is overjoyed to be joining YSP this year! This is his 4th production with The Hanover Theatre & 16th show overall (consistent sleep schedules are not a strength of his). Owen lives in Auburn & will be a freshman at AHS. Some of his favorite roles have been Ryan in High School Musical JR, Sebastian in The Little Mermaid JR & Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf in Into The Woods JR. When not exhausted, you can find him songwriting, video editing, or researching old movies he’ll inevitably never watch. He’d like to thank his friends, the cast, crew, and his family of far too many relatives.
Eliza Brown (Shelby/Ensemble) is excited to be making her return to the Hanover Theatre stage in this year’s production of The Prom! She lives in Barre and is a freshman at Quabbin Regional High School. Her favorite past productions include Fiona in Shrek the Musical at Quabbin Regional High School, Adelaide in Guys and Dolls Jr. at The Hanover Theatre’s Pre-Teen YSP program, and Winnie in Tuck Everlasting at Barre Players Theater. When she is not doing theater, Eliza likes to write about her favorite characters and daydream while listening to music. She thanks her friends and family for all of their amazing support!
Keryn Browne (Featured Dancer/Ensemble) is very excited to be returning to The Hanover Theatre Youth Summer Program and participating in their production of The Prom. She has enjoyed her previous Youth Summer Program experiences where she has participated in shows such as Legally Blonde JR. and Guys and Dolls JR. This fall Keryn will be attending Wachusett High School as a freshman and plans on joining the drama program there. When she isn’t busy with theatre, Keryn spends her time dancing competitively at PZ Dance Academy.
Stella Burden (Featured Dancer/Ensemble) is thrilled to make her Hanover Theatre debut in this year’s production of The Prom! Stella lives in Worcester and attends West Boylston Middle/High school. Some of her favorite theatre experiences include her role as a Bird Girl in The Worcester County Light Opera Company’s production of Seussical Jr. last year, and co-choreographer for her middle school’s production of Imagine a Dragon. When she isn’t busy with her crazy schedule, she loves listening to music and crocheting. She would like to thank her family, friends, and castmates who have worked so hard bringing this production to life!
Lucas Claydon (Trent Oliver) is ecstatic to be returning to The Hanover Theatre stage for The Prom. Lucas lives in Millbury and will be a junior at Millbury Memorial Jr/Sr High School in the fall. In the past, Lucas has also played Rusty Charlie in Guys and Dolls and Pinocchio in Shrek: The Musical. Lucas is the Drama Club President at his school and is also a member of The Hanover Theatre Conservatory’s Youth Acting Company. Outside of school, Lucas loves to skateboard, play video games, and hangout with friends. He would like to thank his friends and family for the endless support.
Who’s Who in the Cast
Juliette Cote (Alyssa Greene) is so excited to be making her Hanover debut as Alyssa Greene in this year’s youth summer production of The Prom! Juliette lives in Westborough and attends Westborough High School. Her favorite theater experiences so far have been Janis in Mean Girls and Ariel in The Little Mermaid through the WHS Centerstage program, and Eurydice in Hadestown through Skyrise Theater. Juliette also loves to play soccer for WHS. She thanks her Mom, Dad, sisters Margaux and Genevieve, and Nanny and Aidan for their support, along with the cast and crew for all the hard work put into this amazing production!
Nelson Dos Santos Neto (Barry Glickman) is thrilled to return to The Hanover Theatre stage for his second YSP production, The Prom. He is a recent graduate from Shrewsbury High School and will be attending MWCC this fall on a theater track. He has been involved in his fair share of productions such as playing Angie the Ox in Guys and Dolls and the Superintendent in The Drowsy Chaperone. Additionally, Nelson is also involved in The Hanover Theatre Conservatory’s Youth Acting Company. When not performing, he enjoys listening to music and drawing. He would like to thank his family and friends for putting up with his constant shenanigans.
Matthew Fox (Student/Ensemble) is thrilled to be returning to The Hanover Theatre stage for this year’s Youth Summer Program of The Prom. This will be his 10th musical theatre performance with hopefully many more to come. Matthew resides in Holden and attends Wachusett Regional High School. Matthew’s favorite performances that he has appeared in include, Guys and Dolls, last summers YSP production, Mountview Middle Schools 2024 production of Willy Wonka Jr.! Matthew would like to thank his family, community, and the cast and crew and everyone that played a part in building this wonderful show!
Cam Glennon (Mr. Hawkins) is a 17-year-old junior at Assabet Valley Regional High School and a student ambassador for the Handel and Hayden Society Youth Choir. Well-known for his powerful singing voice and engaging stage presence, Cameron is able to transition between high-energy comedic and deeply emotional dramatic roles. He has breathed life into a variety of characters on stage, including the title character in Beetlejuice, the stern Reverend Shaw Moore in Footloose, Kristoff in Frozen, the lovable Buddy in Elf, and the maniacal dentist Orin Scrivello in Little Shop of Horrors. Cameron is thrilled to bring his passion to this production.
Ainsley Herlihy (Kaylee/Ensemble) is ecstatic to be making her Hanover Theatre debut as Kaylee in this year’s Youth Summer production of The Prom. Ainsley lives in Rutland and attends Wachusett Regional High School. Her favorite theater experiences have included the title role in Cinderella Youth Version and Janet Van De Graaff in The Drowsy Chaperone Jr at Central Tree Middle School. She also appeared as Veruca Salt in Willy Wonka Jr at CTMS. Ainsley trains and competes with Shooting Stars Performing Arts in multiple dance styles, specializing in Hip Hop. She thanks her friends, family, and staff for their support and encouragement.
Gwen Kennan (Student/Ensemble) is really excited to come back to The Hanover Theatre! Gwendolyn resides in Charlton Massachusetts and will be attending Shepherd Hill Regional High School this fall. Some of Gwen’s favorite performances include The Hanover Theatre’s YSP productions of Guys and Dolls and Fiddler On the Roof Gwendolyn would like to thank her friends and family as well as the cast and crew of the show for being so kind and talented!
Will Lawlor (Nick/Ensemble) is on the edge of his seat to return to The Hanover Theatre stage in this year’s Youth Summer Program. He lives in Shrewsbury and attends Shrewsbury High School. He has also been in The Hanover Theatre’s Hadestown Teen Edition, Guys and Dolls, and many more. When Will isn’t on stage, he loves to draw, hangout with his friends, and listen to lots of music. Will would like to thank all of his supportive friends and family so so so much!!
Who’s Who in the Cast
Anna Mahoney (Featured Dancer/Ensemble) is so excited to be returning to The Hanover Theatre stage for this production of The Prom! Anna lives in Holden and attends Wachusett Regional High school. Her favorite theater experiences include playing the roles of Margy Frake in State Fair, Pearl Krabs in Spongebob the Musical (YPE), and Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz jr. When she is not onstage, Anna can be found running, playing soccer, singing, playing instruments, or participating in science fairs. She would like to thank her friends, family, music teachers, directors, and castmates for supporting her and making shows like this possible.
Zoë Moran (Mrs. Greene) is so excited to return to the Hanover Theatre for her second year in The Prom. She lives in Stow and is going into her junior year at Nashoba Regional High School. Some of her favorite roles include Helena in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Belle in Beauty and the Beast Jr., and Stacee Jaxx in Rock of Ages Jr. Outside of the theater, she enjoys singing, biology, and spending time with her cats. She wants to thank her amazing friends and family for their endless support.
Zolivia Nastasia (Featured Dancer/Ensemble) is ecstatic to make her Hanover Theatre debut in this year’s Youth Summer Program. A rising senior at Westford Academy, Zolivia was recently seen in Songs for a New World at her High School. Regional credits: A Christmas Carol (Child 1, 2022; Child 2, 2023) at Merrimack Repertory Theatre. Other favorite roles include Lord Farquaad in Shrek the Musical and Ensemble in Stupid…Bird. She has also appeared in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (High School Edition), Tuck Everlasting, and many others. Zolivia sends endless love and thanks to her parents, Sarah and Kevin, and her amazing friends.
Dylan Neumann (Kevin/Ensemble) While new to The Hanover Theatre stage, Dylan has been very excited to join the Hanover team for their production of The Prom. Coming from Stow and attending Nashoba Regional High School, Dylan has performed in musicals such as The Little Mermaid in his freshman year as Sebastian, and more recently Big Fish, as young Edward Bloom. His acting career began with The Narrator in the play A Christmas Carol, performing next as Nick Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. He is excited to perform for his family and friends this summer and hopes to bring smiles to the audiences’ faces.
Izzy Ouellette (Coach/Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her Teen Youth Summer Program debut in The Prom. She has been acting since the age of six and has trained with respected acting studios and coaches across the country. When she is not training as an actor, Izzy spends her time auditioning and reading scripts. A passionate cinephile, she loves watching and studying films. She is grateful to her family and the entire cast and crew for their support, dedication, and hard work.
Benny Rebelo (Clerk/Ensemble) is beyond excited to return to The Hanover Theatre stage for his third year of YSP! Benny lives in Boylston and attends the Macomber Center in Framingham. Some of his favorite past roles include Pugsley in The Addams Family, Carlos in Legally Blonde, and Bruce Bogtrotter in Matilda. He was a part of The Hanover Theatre Conservatory’s Youth Acting Company this past year. Benny loves dance, drawing, writing stories and music, learning songs on the guitar and drums, being with friends, and hugs. He would like to thank his family and the production team and cast of this show!
Lily Rossi (Sheldon Saperstein/Ensemble) is delighted to be returning to The Hanover Theatre stage in this summer’s production of The Prom: School Edition. Lily lives in Holden and is a rising junior at Bancroft School. Lily’s favorite theater experiences have included Guys and Dolls (ensemble), Urinetown (Little Becky Two-Shoes), Legally Blonde (Kiki/ ensemble), You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (ensemble), Fiddler on the Roof JR (Tzeitel), and Footloose: Youth Edition (Rusty). When Lily is not working on a show, she enjoys spending time with her dog. She would like to thank the cast, crew, and her family for their constant support.
Who’s Who in the Cast
Thalia Ruark (Dee Dee Allen) is excited to be returning to The Hanover Theatre stage in this production of The Prom. Thalia lives in Harvard and attends The Bromfield School. Her favorite theatre experiences have included Mrs. White in Clue and Sophie in Mamma Mia. Aside from being in shows, Thalia also loves teaching choreography and music at local youth theatre Superstar Productions. She would like to thank her family and the cast for their wonderful support.
Madison Sapp (Emma Nolan) is overjoyed to be performing her first leading role as Emma Nolan in this year’s summer production of The Prom! She’s a student at The Woodstock Academy and lives in Pomfret, Connecticut. Her most beloved roles include Beetlejuice in Beetlejuice Jr, Janis in Mean Girls Jr, and Jojo in Seussical The Musical. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with her various animals, listening to music, and drawing. She would like to thank her family, friends, and her singing instructor for all their support.
Charlotte Siebels (Student/Ensemble) is overjoyed to return to The Hanover Theatre stage in this production of The Prom! She is a rising sophomore at Shrewsbury High School, and has previously starred as Belle in Beauty and the Beast Jr. and Kalliope in She Kills Monsters at Oak Middle School, as well as Martha Cratchit et al in A Christmas Carol at The Hanover Theatre for five years. You may have also seen her on or off stage in The Drowsy Chaperone, Clue, and Guys & Dolls. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing piano and guitar, and rewatching her favorite TV shows. Charlotte would like to thank her family, friends, and everyone involved in making this production so special.
Lucille Stillitano (Angie Dickinson) is excited to return to The Hanover Theatre stage for her third time in YSP’s production of The Prom. Lucille is a rising junior at Westborough High School. Her favorite roles have included playing Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors this past spring with WHS Centerstage, and performing as Mimi in Guys and Dolls with YSP. She has also enjoyed appearing in The Little Mermaid, Hadestown, and Legally Blonde. Outside of theater, she spends days at the dance studio and is excited to compete with Rhythm Dance Company this season. She thanks her friends and family for their love and support.
Taylor Whigham (Reporter/Ensemble) is thrilled to return to The Hanover Theatre stage for this production of The Prom! Taylor lives in Holden and attends Wachusett Regional High School. Her favorite roles include being a Hot Box Girl in Guys and Dolls and Kiki the Colorist in Legally Blonde The Musical, both with YSP! Taylor has performed in various other shows, including Fiddler on the Roof Jr. and Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr. When she’s not in a theater, she can be found playing soccer or hanging out with friends. Taylor would like to thank her parents and family for always supporting her.
2026 Auditions
Sunday, August 30
Dancers ages 7+ are encouraged to audition.
Performances: Thanksgiving weekend November 27-29
Photo by Mike Nyman
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musical lovingly ripped off from the motion picture “MONTY PYTHON and the HOLY GRAIL”
From the original screenplay by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin
