Youth Summer Program presents
August 14-15, 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
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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 “Alyssa Greene”....................................................................................................... Alyssa Scene 16: Barry’s Motel Room “Barry Is Going To Prom”............................................................................................ Barry Scene 17: Emma’s Bedroom “Unruly Heart”......................................................................... Emma and the Company Scene 18: Hawkins’ Office Scene 19: Alyssa’s Home / High School Gym “It’s Time to Dance”.................................................................................. The Company The video or audio recording of this performance by any means is strictly prohibited.
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PRODUCTION STAFF Producer........................................................................................................Sharon Hart Director.............................................................................................. Brian Demar Jones Music Director.....................................................................................Stephen Trombley Choreographer...................................................................................... Jilanne Hobson Lighting Designer.......................................................................................... Austin Boyle Costume Designer.....................................................................................Perri Sylvester Production Designer.................................................................. Alyssa Swible-Martinez Technical Director................................................................................ Kevin McGerigle Stage Manager......................................................................................... Caroline Saltz Assistant Stage Manager...............................................................................Soph Irfani Dance Assistant................................................................................Ainsleigh Flanagan Drama Assistant.......................................................................................... Aiden Grocki Vocal Assistant........................................................................................... Carter Siebels Wardrobe Supervisor.....................................................................................Max Brown Audio Assistants.................................................................. Stella Chinchilla, Alex Peak Lighting Assistants..................................................Ellie Meltzer, Alyssa Swible-Martinez Costume Assistants............................................................ Linnea Rhodes, Noa Walker Production Assistant...................................................................................Angel Seiffert Wardrobe Run Crew....................................................................................Kanik Hollan
ORCHESTRA Piano.............................................................................................................Tom Hojnacki Keyboard 2.................................................................................................... Jim Joinville Guitar.............................................................................................................. Eric Vincent Bass.............................................................................................................. Peter Tillotson Drums.........................................................................................................Bill MacGillvray Reed 1.............................................................................................................Lou Stamas Reed 2........................................................................................................... Dave Daquil Trumpet.................................................................................................... Adam Mejaour Trombone.......................................................................................................Eric Schedin Violin 1......................................................................................................... Sue Holcomb Violin 2......................................................................................................Bridget Doherty Cello...................................................................................................... Patrick Chatham 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.
CAST
(In Alphabetical Order) Maya Avellaneda.....................................................................Olivia Keating/Ensemble Armig Bardizbanian............................................................ Featured Dancer/Ensemble Danica Beaver.......................................................................................Shelby/Ensemble Julz Caputo.......................................................................... Featured Dancer/Ensemble Kristina Di Terlizzi................................................................... Featured Dancer/Ensemble Sophie Doucet............................................................................................... Mrs. Greene Ally Dowling..........................................................................................Student/Ensemble Dante Gentile.................................................................................................. Mr. Hawkins Norah Gladwin.....................................................................................Student/Ensemble Ethan Griswold........................................................................................... Nick/Ensemble José Hernández........................................................................................ Barry Glickman Corinne Jackson................................................................................Reporter/Ensemble Amelia Kocou...................................................................... Featured Dancer/Ensemble Evangeline Letendre................................................................................. Dee Dee Allen Rylen Mayo...........................................................................................Student/Ensemble Benjamin Miller................................................................................................. Trent Oliver Abigail Miwanda......................................................................................Angie Dickinson Kali Owens-Schwartz....................................................................................Emma Nolan Fifi Parry-George......................................................................................... Alyssa Greene Ruben Peralta Morgan............................................................................Kevin/Ensemble Harper Perceval.................................................................................... Janitor/Ensemble John Poling............................................................................................... Clerk/Ensemble Kerstin Smaltz....................................................................... Featured Dancer/Ensemble Audrey Spicer........................................................................................ Kaylee/Ensemble Emily Stringer.......................................................................................Reporter/Ensemble Nadia Sustache................................................................Sheldon Saperstein/Ensemble Sofia Voloshinov.....................................................................................Coach/Ensemble Avery Walker.........................................................................................Student/Ensemble Cindy Wensink......................................................................................Student/Ensemble
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Who’s Who in the Cast (In Alphabetical Order)
Maya Avellaneda (Olivia Keating/Ensemble) Maya is thrilled to make her Hanover Theatre debut in The Prom. Some of her recent roles include Ursula in The Little Mermaid Jr., Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast Jr., and Annabeth in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. When she’s not on stage, you can find her out on a run or with her nose in a good book. Maya is incredibly grateful for the love and support of her family and friends throughout her theater journey. She hopes you enjoy the show! Armig Bardizbanian (Featured Dancer/Ensemble) Armig is thrilled to return to The Hanover Theatre stage for YSP’s production of The Prom. A recent graduate of Burncoat High School, she will attend the UMass Amherst Commonwealth Honors College this fall. Favorite roles include Cady Heron (Mean Girls), Philia (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum), Lucy Van Pelt (You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown), Alice Beineke (The Addams Family), and Olive Ostrovsky (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee). Armig has performed at Carnegie Hall and was a soloist in the 2023 CDMMEA Junior District Chorus. She thanks her parents, teachers, and everyone involved in this production. Enjoy the show! Danica Beaver (Shelby/Ensemble) Danica is so excited to be performing at The Hanover Theatre for the first time. Outside of The Hanover Theatre, Dani has been a part of many productions over the past five years and played a variety of roles such as Martha Dunstock in Heathers The Musical: Teen Edition, Kathrine Plumber in Newsies Jr., Gretchen Weiners in Mean Girls Jr., Lydia in Beetlejuice Jr., Miss Honey in Matilda Jr., Flounder in The Little Mermaid Youth Edition, and many more. She is an upcoming senior at Westborough High School where she also participates in chorus and an extracurricular A Capella group, Harmony In Heels. Julz Caputo (Featured Dancer/Ensemble) Julz is overjoyed to be returning to The Hanover Theatre stage for the 10th time with this YSP production of The Prom. She is a rising freshman at Emerson College and is excited to continue her career in the performing arts. Some of Julz’ favorite roles encompass Fiona (Shrek The Musical), Ado Annie (Oklahoma), and Greek Chorus (Legally Blonde). She has been dancing for 13 years and competitively for 5. Julz would like to thank all of her friends and family for their support, as well as the cast and crew for all the hard work put into the show. Kristina Di Terlizzi (Featured Dancer/Ensemble) Kristina is excited to return to The Hanover Theatre for her fourth year and first time in the teen YSP! She is a rising freshman at Westborough High School. Some of her favorite roles include Mimi in Guys And Dolls Jr., Margot in Legally Blonde Jr., Schprinze in Fiddler on the Roof Jr., and Jack in Into the Woods Jr.. She also featured in Hadestown and Les Misérables Teen Edition. Kristina trains in voice, acting, and dance with Broadway Artists Alliance of NYC, Skyrise Theater, and The Hanover Theatre Conservatory. She enjoys playing the violin and piano, as well as spending time with her peers. She thanks her family and friends for their endless support and the cast and crew for this incredible show! Sophie Doucet (Mrs. Greene) Sophie is thrilled to be returning to The Hanover Theatre stage in this year’s YSP production of The Prom. She is a rising senior at Framingham High School, and is an active member of their drama company. Sophie was also a member of The Hanover Theatre’s Youth Acting Company this year, recently appearing as Fate 3 in Hadestown: Teen Edition. She has also participated in shows at Weston Drama Workshop, such as Present Laughter as Mrs. Erickson/ Lady Saltburn. When not performing, Sophie swims competitively and enjoys writing. She would like to thank her friends and family for their support. Ally Dowling (Student/Ensemble) Ally is thrilled to be returning to The Hanover Theatre stage for this production of The Prom! She is from Worcester and is a rising sophomore at Burncoat High School. Her favorite previous roles are Nurse (Romeo and Juliet), Ensemble (Guys and Dolls), and Dawn Schweitzer (Mean Girls: Teen Edition)! Outside of rehearsals, she enjoys playing bass guitar, painting, and reading. She would like to thank the cast and crew for all the hard work they put into creating this phenomenal show! Ally would also like to thank her mom, family, and friends for all their support along the way!
Who’s Who in the Cast Dante Gentile (Mr. Hawkins) Dante is very excited to be returning to The Hanover Theater once again for this year’s musical The Prom, playing the role of Tom Hawkins, otherwise known as Mr. Hawkins. Dante has been in many productions at The Hanover Theatre such as Oklahoma!, A Christmas Carol, Footloose: Youth Edition, Fiddler on the Roof Jr., and Guys & Dolls. Dante is excited to continue his time at The Hanover Theatre and perform shows on stage, for he wishes to one day be on Broadway. Dante wants to thank his mom and other family members for supporting him, his goal, and his dream. Norah Gladwin (Student/Ensemble) Norah is very excited to be a part of her first YSP production, The Prom. As an upcoming sophomore at Wachusett Regional High School, Norah has been in various shows like State Fair and The SpongeBob Musical. When she isn’t on the stage, Norah can usually be found spending time with her friends. After this experience, Norah would like to thank all of her friends and family for always supporting her. Ethan Griswold (Nick/Ensemble) Ethan is ecstatic to return to The Hanover Theatre’s stage once again this summer for The Prom! You may recognize him from productions at Shrewsbury High School, where he performed in The Drowsy Chaperone as Robert under the direction of Nathan Colby or in Clue as Mr. Green directed by Michael Lapomardo. He was in THTC’s production of Guys & Dolls as Lt. Brannigan last summer as well. Although Ethan does not play football, he hopes you think the show is a touchdown! José Hernández (Barry Glickman) José Hernández is exhilarated to be a part of this year’s YSP production of The Prom. José is a member of the Youth Acting Company at The Hanover Theatre and is a rising senior at Burncoat High School. He has starred as Orpheus in Hadestown, Caliban in The Tempest, Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls, and Damien in Mean Girls. Other than theatre, he enjoys crocheting, reading, and hanging out with friends. He hopes you enjoy the show and remember to Love Thy Neighbor! Corinne Jackson (Reporter/Ensemble) Corinne is 14 years old and thrilled to be performing in The Prom. Her favorite roles in the past have been Alice (Alice in Wonderland) and Gertrude (Seussical). She is also extremely grateful for participating in a master class with Ethan Slater. She would like to thank her mom for driving her to every practice, and her dad for supporting her in every show along the way. She would also like to thank Maia Atkinson for driving her to the 3-day bootcamp and buying her Dunkin’ every single day. Amelia Kocou (Featured Dancer/Ensemble) Amelia is overjoyed to be part of The Prom for her third year in The Hanover Theatre’s summer program and first in the Teen Youth Summer Program! Favorite roles include Youth Ensemble in A Christmas Carol, Kiki in Legally Blonde Jr., Zaneeta in The Music Man Jr., and Mowgli in The Jungle Book Jr. She also dances competitively with Rhythm Dance Company and has performed in The Hanover Theatre’s Nutcracker for the past four years. Amelia thanks her family, friends, teachers, and directors for their endless love and support. Enjoy the show! Evangeline Letendre (Dee Dee Allen) Evangeline is thrilled to be playing DeeDee Allen in this year‘s Youth Summer Program production of The Prom. She is a rising senior and this is her second year doing YSP, although she has been doing theatre for plenty of years. Some of her favorite roles have been Morticia in The Addams Family and Emily Arden in State Fair. When she isn’t performing on stage, you can usually find her on the soccer field. Evangeline is incredibly grateful for this opportunity and getting to share the stage with such talented people. Rylen Mayo (Student/Ensemble) Rylen is excited to be coming back for her second year in the Hanover Theatre Youth Summer program with The Prom. Rylen lives in Lancaster and attends Nashoba Regional High School. Rylen’s favorite theatre experiences have been her roles as Tess Tyler in Disney’s Camp Rock The Musical and as a USO singer in Big Fish. Rylen has also appeared in A Christmas Carol and The Little Mermaid. When Rylen isn’t texting her friends or listening to music, she loves to read, draw, and swim. She would like to thank her friends and family, her boyfriend, and her voice teacher, Laura.
Who’s Who in the Cast Benjamin Miller (Trent Oliver) Ben is thrilled to be playing Trent in this year’s Youth Summer Program production of The Prom! He’s a rising senior at Grafton High School and is also a member of the Youth Acting Company at The Hanover Theatre Conservatory (‘24-‘26). His recent credits include Worker (Hadestown), Gonzalo (The Tempest), Nicely-Nicely Johnson (Guys and Dolls), as well as Boston Conservatory’s Musical Theater Acting Intensive. Offstage, Ben enjoys painting, playing the trombone, and playing in his band. He thanks the cast and crew for their endless patience, and his parents and twin sister for their endless support. Enjoy the show! Abigail Miwanda (Angie Dickinson) Abby is ecstatic to be performing as Angie in this year’s youth summer program. This marks her first year being a part of YSP, but she has been involved in the Shrewsbury drama department. Her most recent performances were as Ms. Scarlett in Clue and in the ensemble for The Drowsy Chaperone. While not on stage, she enjoys crafting, thrifting, and sewing! She is deeply grateful for her family’s support and patience. Abby is deeply appreciative for this opportunity and the new friends she’s made. Thank you for coming and enjoy the show! Kali Owens-Schwartz (Emma Nolan) Kali is thrilled to be making her Hanover Theatre debut in this year’s production of The Prom! She is a rising sophomore at the Noble and Greenough School, and earlier this summer, attended the Musical Theatre Acting Intensive at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Recent credits: Urinetown (Hope u.s./Billy Boy Bill), Is This a Room (Reality), The Little Mermaid JR. (Ariel). When she’s not on stage, you can usually find her at her dance studio or listening to music. She would like to thank the amazing cast and crew, and her parents and friends for their unending support. Fifi Parry-George (Alyssa Greene) Fifi is elated to be returning to The Hanover Theatre stage in this year’s production of The Prom. As a member of The Hanover Theatre Conservatory’s Youth Acting Company this year, she starred as Eurydice in Hadestown, and has also enjoyed roles as Vi in Footloose, Crutchie in Newsies Jr., and Karen in Mean Girls Jr. As a rising sophomore at Worcester Academy, Fifi is excited to continue her journey in the theatre department. Beyond the stage, she loves swimming, reading novels, and learning new languages. She is deeply grateful to her family and the friends she’s made along the way. Ruben Peralta Morgan (Kevin/Ensemble) Ruben Peralta is thrilled to be in the production of The Prom, debuting as Kevin. He is a rising freshman at Procter Academy. His favorite roles include Batman and Bo Peep at Bancroft theater productions. Outside of theatre Ruben loves to snowboard, play Red Dead Redemption 2, and eat Blue Jeans pizza. He would like to thank his parents for supporting him through his theatrical journey. Harper Perceval (Janitor/Ensemble) Harper is thrilled to make her Hanover Theatre debut in The Prom. She lives in Worcester and is a rising freshman at Burncoat High. She’s appeared in many Burncoat productions, including Tough City, Prone to Rain; Mean Girls; Romeo & Juliet; Ten Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse; You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown; and As You Like It. She’s also appeared in Annie; Candy House; and Mary Poppins at SkyRise Theater. Outside of theatre, Harper enjoys time with friends, arts and crafts, and swimming. She’d like to thank the directors, the crew, her friends, and her family for their support. John Poling (Clerk/Ensemble) John is pleased to be part of The Hanover Theatre’s YSP production of The Prom! He is from Bennington and is a rising freshman at Long Trail School. This is his first year participating in YSP. John’s favorite roles have been in Shrek, Descendants, and Big Fish: School Edition. Off of the stage, he enjoys listening to music, playing Wiffle Ball in the backyard, and watching sports, especially the Baltimore Ravens. John wants to thank Trent Dilfer and the 2000 Ravens for bringing the Ravens their first Super Bowl, and also family and stuff.
Who’s Who in the Cast Kerstin Smaltz (Featured Dancer/Ensemble) Kerstin is ecstatic to be making her Hanover Theatre debut in this year’s production of The Prom! Kerstin resides in Charlton and attends Marianapolis Preparatory School. Her favorite theatre experiences include the role of Gilmer in Godspell at Gateway Players and the Prince in Cinderella at her school. Kerstin enjoys performing and competing with Premier Dance and is thankful for all the opportunities the staff gave her. She also has a platform on Instagram called @curtaincallwithkerstin, where she interviews people in the entertainment industry. She would like to thank all of the cast, teachers, and parents for their love and support. Audrey Spicer (Kaylee/Ensemble) Audrey is making her Hanover Theatre debut as Kaylee in this summer’s production of The Prom. An accomplished singer, she has been a performer since elementary school, including playing leading roles in her award-winning show choir program for the past two years, and playing Dorothy in her school’s production of A Dinner in Oz. Audrey is a Barbizon graduate who is currently represented by W Talent NYC and Donahue models. A rising freshman at Tantasqua High School, she thanks her family and friends for their continued support. Emily Stringer (Reporter/Ensemble) Emily is delighted to be returning to The Hanover Theatre’s YSP for this year’s production of The Prom. She is a rising senior at Saint Paul Diocesan High School and is in her sixth year doing YSP. Some of Emily’s favorite roles include Enid Hoopes (Legally Blonde), Flounder (Disney’s The Little Mermaid), and Belle (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast). When Emily is not on stage, she enjoys playing volleyball and reading. She would like to thank the cast, creative team, and crew for their hard work, as well as her family and friends for their unwavering support. Nadia Sustache (Sheldon Saperstein/Ensemble) Nadia Sustache is thrilled to return to The Hanover Theatre stage for this year’s YSP production of The Prom. A Northborough resident, Nadia began performing as a child, playing Young Mia in the original short film Lulu and Flippy. Favorite stage roles include Lady Lucille in Once Upon a Mattress, Mrs. Wormwood in Matilda, Cha-Cha in Grease, and the News Announcer in Little Shop of Horrors. Outside of theatre, she enjoys going to the gym, playing sports, and spending time with loved ones. Nadia is grateful to her family, directors, castmates, and The Hanover Theatre for their support and encouragement. Sofia Voloshinov (Coach/Ensemble) Sofia is ecstatic to return to The Hanover Theatre’s Youth Summer Program in The Prom. Sofia lives in Brimfield and is a rising junior being homeschooled. On The Hanover Theatre stage, she has played Margot in Legally Blonde, Mimi in Guys and Dolls, and youth ensemble in A Christmas Carol. She has also been featured in Wonka, Annie, and Matilda. Besides theatre, Sofia enjoys countless hours dancing on Limelight Dance Center’s competitive team. She would like to thank her family, friends, and vocal coach for their constant support. She appreciates the cast and crew for making this show such a great experience. Avery Walker (Student/Ensemble) Avery is thrilled to be making her return to The Hanover Theatre stage in this production of The Prom. She lives in Westborough and is a rising sophomore at Westborough High School. Her favorite theatre experiences include playing Ms. Agatha Trunchbull in Matilda Jr., and Charlotte in 13 Jr. with Skyrise Theater Studios. When she’s not performing onstage, Avery enjoys painting, CDs, and playing on the piano. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support, as well as The Hanover Theatre for this opportunity to work with such talented cast members. Cindy Wensink (Student/Ensemble) Cynthia Wensink is excited to be performing in The Prom. She is a sophomore at Holliston High School where she is an active member of Theatre370 as a student producer, actor, and costumer. Past performances include Into the Woods, Alice in Wonderland, Grease, Newsies, Aladdin Jr., and A Tale of Two Jacks. For two summers, Cynthia participated in Camp Will, a camp associated with the Door County (WI) Shakespeare company. When she is not acting, Cynthia studies voice and piano and plays trombone in the Holliston High School band and jazz band.
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