Who’s Who In The Cast
Ensemble
Maggie Banach
Jenna Barry^+*
Caitlyn Barry
Julia Canner
Jessica Corsentino
Nate Devlin
Keira Fahnholz
Emily Farrell #
Kelly Fitzgerald*
Rhiannon Harsley
Skylar Hillin+*
Emma Idzahl
Molly Idzahl
Sofia Kriso
Marley Lego
Jake Loveland
Laurel-Lye Severin
Lex Maarleveld
Gianna Mammano
Marcus Mendez
Benjamin Neller#^+*
Kenzi Pruticka*
Mackenzy Roman+
Bella Schmitz
Giana Schroeder+
Valerie Tuning
Joe Wronko
^ Four Year Varsity Member
+ Member of the Drama Club Executive Board
* Member of the International Thespian Society
# New Jersey State Thespian Officer
Production Staff
Director/Choreographer: Miss Jessica O’Brien
Music Director: Mr. Mark Megill
Technical Director: Dr. Michael Fitzgerald
Lighting/Costume Designer: Mr. Anthony Greco
Stage Managers: Jenna Barry^+* & Benjamin Neller#^+*
Assistant Choreographer/Dance Captain: Benjamin Neller#^+*
Assistant Choreographer: Miss Ariana Centamore
Stage Manager Apprentice: Gabby D'Agostino+*
Wig Designer: Shannon Naughton
Sound Designer: Mark Keeler & MK Productions
Set Designer: Samantha Ritacco+*
Playbill Designers: Jenna Barry^+*,
Gabby D’Agostino+*, & Benjamin Neller#^+*
^ Four Year Varsity Member
+ Member of the Drama Club Executive Board
* Member of the International Thespian Society # New Jersey State Thespian Officer
The Crew
Lightboard Operator: Kaylen Palmer
Soundboard Operator: Ann Beutell
Soundboard Operator Assistant: CJ Zheng
Q-Lab Operator: Stephen Lenkiewicz
Stage Manager Apprentice: Gabby D’Agostino+*
Stage Crew Captains: Jenna Barry^+* & Benjamin Neller^+*#
House Crew: Isabel Bartolucci, Chris Ciocco, Gysabell Flores, Nino Leech, & Zion Miller
Set Construction Crew: Ann Beutell, Chris Ciocco, Gabby D’Agostino+*, Breanna Goida, Rhiannon Harsley, Emma Idzhal, Stephen Lenkiewicz, Jake Loveland, Mackenzy Roman, Samantha Ritacco+*, & CJ Zheng
^ Four Year Varsity Member
+ Member of the Drama Club Executive Board
* Member of the International Thespian Society
# New Jersey State Thespian Officer
A Very Special Thanks To...
Joe Ficarra, Jan Topoleski & the Algonquin Arts Theatre, Sue Bloir, Steve Dougherty, Joe Kish, Brian Witel, Gina Lupi, Larry Sramowicz & the BMHS Stage Craft Classes, Dan Nagle and the STEM Classes, BMHS Custodial Staff, Breen Meyerle, BMHS Copy Center, Jo-Ann Johnson, Jim Lyle, Joanne Penrose, Tina’s Productions,The Board of Education, Mrs. Rivera and the National Honor Society, Mr. Sarluca, Mr. Barresi, Miss Fitzgerald, The Barry Family, & The Drama Mamas
Brick Memorial High School Drama Club 2023-2024 Executive Board
President: Benjamin Neller
Co Vice Presidents: Faith Cawley & Ava Hansen
Treasurer: Beau Knisley
Secretary: Skylar Hillin
Historian: Michael Wells
Technical Design and Facilities Manager: Samantha Ritacco
Stage Management and Production Manager: Jenna Barry
Front of House Manager: Kye Moraghan
Junior Representative: Gabby D’Agostino
Sophomore Representative: Giana Schroeder
Freshman Representative: Mackenzy Roman
Ava Hansen (MatildaWormwood) is a senior and this is herfourthyearwith the Mustang Players! Past credits include: AChristmasCarol, TheGreatGatsby,Little Women, Beauty and the Beast Jr., Radium Girls, Mamma Mia, Sister Act Jr. (Mary Patrick), Puffs (Leanne), Newsies(Les), MeanGirlsJr.(Karen Smith), and The Women of Lockerbie. This being her last show, Ava would like to thank Ms. O’Brien, Dr. Fitz, and Mr. Greco for the most amazing fouryears, and her familyforbeing there everymoment of it.
Jakub Kriso (MissAgathaTrunchbull) is a junior at Brick Memorial and this is his third show with the Mustang Players. So farhe has starred inMeanGirls Jr.and TheWomenOfLockerbie, and is extremely excited to give you maggots a show as the TRUNCHBULL! He would like to thank Ms. O'Brien, Dr. Fitzgerald, and Mr. Megill for all their help with the show, and wishes the cast and crew good luck!
Matt LaPierre (Mr. Wormwood) is a senior at Brick Memorial High School, and has been apart of tech in almost every showsince 2021. He was also in Mamma Miaas ensemble, Davey in Newsies, MeanGirlsJr as Aaron Samuels, and George in The Women of Lockerbie.This is his last time performing in the spring show and he is very excited to be a part of this show. He would like to thank everyone for all their support and would like to wish good luck to everyone in the cast and crew.
Amie Hueston (Mrs. Wormwood) is a junior and this is her second year as a Mustang Player. She has participated in SisterActJr. (Ensemble), Newsies (Buttons), andMeanGirls Jr.(Gretchen). She is also a part of the Brick Memorial Colorguard/Marching Band. Amie is thrilled to be playing this LOUD role and is incredibly thankful for her directors and wishes herfellowcast members the best time!
Kye Moraghan (Miss Honey) is a senior and a 4-year member of the Brick Memorial Drama Club. They are ecstatic to be playing Miss Honey! They have been in every single show since their freshman year in 2020, and they hope that you are as excited to see Matildaas they are. They want to thank Ms. O’Brien, Dr. Fitzgerald, and Mr. Greco for all their hardworkovertheyears. Enjoythe show!
LucaBuckno (MichaelWormwood) is starring as the role of Michael Wormwood. Joining in his freshman year of High School, he has remained a part of the club since he joined. Now in his junior year, he aims to be a part of a wonderful production!
Kenzi Pruticka (Acrobat/Mum 4/Ensemble) is a senior and this is their second year as a part of the Mustang Players. They were a part of Puffs, Newsies, MeanGirlsJr. and most recently played Olive in The WomenOfLockerbieat Brick Memorial High School. They’re also part of the Brick Memorial Color Guard varsity team. They would like to thank Miss O'Brien and the rest of the hardworking staff foreverythingthey do, and wishes the rest of the cast and the crew a good show!
Joe Wronko (Escapologist/Henchman/Dad is a second year member of the Mustang Players. He has previously acted in Newsies (Core Newsie Mike) and MeanGirlsJr. (Coach Carr/Ensemble) He would like to thank Miss O’Brien and Dr. Fitz forall the hardworkthey put in, andwish the cast and crewgood luck!
DanielaJulian (Lavender) is a sophomore and this is her first year as part of the Mustang Players. She has been in Mean GirlsJr. and now Matilda at Brick Memorial High School. She attends the Academy of Law and Public Safety. She is also in the Brick Memorial High SchoolVarsityColorguard andCheer team. She would like to thank Miss O'Brien and Dr. Fitz for everything they do, and wish the cast and crewgood luck!
Madison Greenfield (Hortensia) is a senior and this is her third year as part of the Mustang Players. She participated in tech for MammaMiaand SisterAct Jr. then, switched to cast for our production of Newsies,MeanGirlsJr. and nowMatilda! She would like to thank Miss O'Brien and Dr. Fitz for the amazing opportunities plus, her friends and family for making this such a wonderful experience! She wishes the cast and crewthe best of luck:)
Faith Cawley (Amanda)
third year as a part of the Mustang Players. She has performed in The Women of Lockerbie Puffs, MammaMia, and RadiumGirlsat BMHS. As this is her last show, she would like to thank Miss O'Brien, Dr. Fitz, Mr. Greco, and Mr. Megill for theircountless hours of dedication to this club. She is also wishing good luck to the fellow cast and crew members!
JiannaWilmot (Alice) is a junior at theAcademy of Law and Public Safety. This is her first show with the program. She is also involved in Color Guard.
MichaelWells (Bruce) is a seniorand playing Bruce! This is his final showwith the Mustang Players. He is so excited to performing in this production of Matilda! In previous shows he has played Damian in Mean Girls Jr., George Jones in The Women of Lockerbie, Crutchie in Newsies, and Chip in Beauty andtheBeastJr. He was also apart of the ensemble for Puffs, SisterActJr., Mamma Mia, and Radium Girls. He is so excited for this production and he hopeyou enjoythe show!
Beau Knisley(Nigel) is a senior in his third year as a part of the Mustang Players. He has performed in Mamma Mia (Ensemble), Sister Act Jr (Ensemble/Newscaster), Puffs (Wayne Hopkins), Newsies(Ike), and TheWomenofLockerbie(Bill). He is excited to be ending his time as a Mustang Player with such a fun and nostalgic show, and he hopesyou enjoythe show.
Randy Alderson (Tommy) is a senior and this is their fourth year with the Mustang Players. They have performed in the Mustang Players’productions SisterActJr., Newsies, andMeanGirlsJr..They also worked tech for Beauty and the Beast Jr., RadiumGirls, and Puffs. They hope you enjoy the show!
Zack Santana (Eric) is a senior and this will be his 7th and final showwith the Mustangs Players. He has done Aladdinand TheLittleMermaidin Elementary School and MammaMia,SisterActJr,Puffs,Newsies, Mean GirlsJr. and TheWomenofLockerbieas a Mustang Player. He is a senior and is a part of the Color Guard for the Marching Band and ROTC program. He is very excited to seewhat happens in the future. Hewouldlike to thankall of his Friends and Familyand the entirestaff at BrickMemorial High School fortheirsupport!
Jake Loveland (Children’s Entertainer/Henchman /Ensemble) is a senior who despite having been in the club for 3 years this is his first time performing onstage. In prior shows he was an avid tech member, set constructor, and has worked with the microphones on MammaMia, SisterActJr., Newsies, and MeanGirlsJr. He would like others to follow in his footsteps and step out of their comfort zones; Tech members joining the ensemble, and cast to come to tech once in a while, just to see the rest of the goings on behind the scenes.
Nate Devlin (Scary Kid/Sergei/Dad 3/Ensemble) is a junior and this is his first year as a part of the Mustang Players. This is his first show and is very excited to be in many more. He would like to thank Miss O'Brien and Dr. Fitz for everything they do and believe in our cast and crews ability to put on a great show!
Kelly Fitzgerald (Doctor/Ensemble)
attending Brick Memorial High School. This is Kelly’s third year and ninth performance as a Mustang Player and she is so excited! She has also been in Beautyand theBeastJr., RadiumGirls, MammaMia,SisterActJr, Puffs, Newsies, Mean Girls Jr, and The Women of Lockerbie. She would like to give a huge thanks to Ms. O’Brien, Mr. Grecko, Mr. Megill, and Dr. Fitz for this amazing opportunityand theirsupport. EnjoyMatilda!
SkylarHillin (Mrs. Phelps/Ensemble) is a seniorat Brick Memorial High School, this is her third year and eighth show with the Mustang Players. She is very grateful for all of the amazing teachers who have given her opportunities within this program. She is so excited to be a part of putting this incredible show together. She wishes everyone in the cast and crew good luck and that everyone enjoys the show!
Benjamin Neller (Rudolpho/Dad 4/Ensemble/Stage Manager) is a senior and this is his fourth year in the Mustang Players. He has stage managedvarious shows at BMHS including, A Christmas Carol, Little Women, BeautyandtheBeastJr.,RadiumGirls,MammaMia, Sister Act Jr., Puffs, Newsies, Mean Girls, and The Women of Lockerbie! He has also served in a stage management/choreography role at the Count Basie. He would like to thankMs. O'Brien, Dr. Fitzgerald, and Mr. Greco andwish good luckto the cast and crew!
LexMaarleveld (Cook/Ensemble) is a freshmen and they were inMeanGirlsJr(Ensemble) as well as worked as set crew for TheWomenofLockerbie.They performed as Angerfrom theVMMS originalOurShow:InnerFeelings 1&2and the Knave fromDorothyinWonderland. They would like to thank Ms. O'Brien, Dr. Fitzgerald, Mr. Greco, Mr. Megill, the Mustang Players cast and crew,the Drama Mamas, Mr. Stefenelli, Ms. Foley, and theirfamily. Finally, theywould like to wish all of the Matilda cast and crewto breakleg! Enjoythe show!
Marcus Mendez (Dad 1/Ensemble)
this is his 1st year being in the Mustang Players. He has worked on tech before forSisterActJr., but now he is in his 2nd show ever. He starred as Kevin G. in the recent MeanGirlsJr.musical. He would like to thank Miss O'Brien and Dr. Fitz for all the work they put in to make these shows happen, and wish the cast and crewgood luck!
Mackenzy Roman (Henchman/Ensemble) is a freshmen and this is her first year part of the Mustang Players. Shewas a part of the ensemblefor Mean GirlsJr. She would like to thank the cast, crew, Miss O'Brien, and Dr. Fitz.
Molly Idzahl (Nurse/Henchman/Ensemble) is a sophomore and this is their second year as a Mustang Player. They have worked backstage crew for Sister ActJr.and Puffsand was a stage manager apprentice for The Women of Lockerbie at Brick Memorial High School. They were also ensemble in Newsies and Janis in MeanGirlsJr.They would like to thank everybody who has been supporting them throughout theyears!
Rhiannon Harsley(Mum 1/Ensemble) is a juniorand this is her 3rd year as apart of the Mustang Players. She has acted in Newsies, MeanGirlsJr. and The WomenofLockerbieas well as built sets for Beauty andTheBeastJr.and SisterActJr. she would like to thank Miss O’Brien, DrFitz, forall the effort theyput into these productions and she wishes the cast and crewgood luck!
Gianna Mammano (Mum 3/Ensemble) is a senior and this is her first year as being a part of the Mustang Players. She has been a part of MeanGirls Jr. and nowMatildaat BrickMemorial High School. She is also in Color Guard and Marching Band! She would like to thank Miss O'Brien and Dr. Fitz for everything they do, and wish the cast and crew good luck!
Emily Farrell (Mum 2/Ensemble) This is her third year doing the Mustang Players’ productions. She has been in many shows including BeautyandtheBeast Jr,RadiumGirls, Mamma Mia, SisterActJr, Puffs, Newsies, Mean Girls Jr, and The Women of Lockerbie. She would like to thank the cast and crew but especially Miss O’Brien, Mr Megill, and Dr Fitzgerald for all the work they put in this production thankyou!
Maggie Banach (Ensemble) is a senior and this is her third year in the Drama Club at Brick Memorial. She has been in MammaMia, Newsies, and now she is thrilled to be in the next show Matilda. She has been behind the scenes in many other shows doing mics, lights, and much more! This time she’s boogying back on stage forherfinal curtain call.
is a junior and is her third year as a part of the drama club. She has been in SisterActJr,Puffs, Newsies (Brooklyn Newsie), MeanGirlsJr. (Marymount 1), and The Women of Lockerbie (Women 3). She would like thank Ms. O'Brien and the whole cast & crew members for their hard work and dedication for this show.
Julia Canner (Ensemble) is a sophomore and this is her first show with the Mustang Players! She hopes everyone enjoys the show!
Jenna Barry (Ensemble/Stage Manager) is a senior and this is her fourthyear in the Mustang Players. At BMHS she has stage managed Mean Girls, The Women of Lockerbie,Newsies,Puffs,SisterAct,RadiumGirls,and MammaMia, and was part of the ensemble in Newsies She has also worked on countless shows at the Count Basie and Algonquin Theatres. She would like to thank Miss O'Brien and the staff for everything they do, and thankeveryone formaking the last fouryears incredible!
Jessica Corsentino (Ensemble) is a senior performing in the ensemble for Matilda. This is her last show of her high school career, and she has done many others like Newsies, Mamma Mia, MeanGirlsJr, and TheWomenofLockerbie.
KeiraFahnholz (Ensemble)is afreshman and this her first yearwith the Mustang Players! She hopes everyone enjoys the show!
Emma Idzahl (Ensemble) is a sophomore and her second year as a part of the Mustang Players. She has done tech forSisterActJr,Puffs,Newsies,MeanGirls Jr, and TheWomen of Lockerbie at Brick Memorial High School and FindingNemo at the Count Basie. This is her first show she is performing in. She would like to thank Miss O’Brien, and Dr. Fitz for all of the things they do, and would like to wish good luck to the cast and crew!
Sofia Kriso (Ensemble) is so happy that she is a part BMHS drama club her freshman year. She makes great memories every time she's around this club. When it comes down to dance rehearsals, to learning the songs, long tech week days, the costumes and so much more, Sofia is always so excited to hang out with everyone again. She loves that she gets to impersonate many people and has new characteristics with everyone. Sofia loves that everyone here is so hardworking and she loves that she is surrounded in such an amazing environment. Enjoythe show!
Marley Lego (Ensemble) is a sophomore and this is herfourth showas a part of the Mustang Players. She has previously done tech and house for TheWomen ofLockerbie, as well as ensemble for MeanGirlsJr. and Newsies. She would like to thank all of her friends, her family, Ms. O’Brien, Dr. Fitz, and everyone else that has made this showpossible!
is a freshman and this is her first year as a part of the Mustang Players. She at Brick Memorial High School. She hopes before she graduates BMHS will cast the playHamilton. Shewould like to thankMiss O'Brien and Dr. Fitz for everything they do, and wish the cast and crewgood luck!
Laurel-Lye Severin (Ensemble) is a senior and this is her third and final year as a Mustang Player. She has been a part of cast and crew for productions such as RadiumGirl,MammaMia, Puffs, and The Women of Lockerbie! She would like to wish everybody a suppa fiya show and thank her dearest supervisors for giving her such amazing opportunities.
Giana Schroeder (Ensemble) is a sophomore and this is her second year as part of the Mustang Players. The productions she's been in at BMHS are SisterActJr.as Sister Mary Stephens, Puffs, Newsies, MeanGirlsJr.as Sophia, and TheWomenofLockerbieasWoman 1. She was also crew in FindingNemoJr at the Count Basie Theater. She would like to thank Ms. O'Brien, Dr. Fitz, Mr. Greco, and Mr. Megill for all that they do for her and giving her a chance to shine. She would also like to wish the cast and crewThe Best of luck!
Valerie Tuning (Ensemble) is a senior and this is her first year in the drama club. She is very excited to be a part of Matilda and end off high school being part of such an amazing group of people. She would like to thank Mr. Petraccoro for convincing her to finally get on stage and overcome her nerves. She would also like to thankall the directors formaking this showpossible.
Gabby D’Agostino (Stage Manager Apprentice) junior in BMHS She has been involved in tech since freshman year. Shows she has helped with includeBeauty andtheBeastJr, RadiumGirls, MammaMia, SisterAct Puffs, Newsies, and Mean Girls Jr. She was a Stage Manager Apprentice for TheWomen of Lockerbie now Matilda. Gabby was also in The Best Christmas PageantEverat OCC when she was in 6th grade and was alsoTheEnchantedBookshopatVMMS. She would like to thank all the staff, crew, cast, friends, and family for making all that she does possible!
Shoutouts
Jianna, we are so proud of you for following your heart. This is just the beginning.
Love Mom, Dad, Joseph, Ness and Jules
A big shoutout to my beautiful daughter Valerie Tuning for consistently demonstrating your dedication and passion on everything you do. Thank you for always showing high level of responsibility and what hard work and dedication look like.
You are my pride and joy!!
Love you forever, MOM
Ava,
We are so happy you joined Drama Club. It has been such a fun 4 years and what a way to send you off! We have really loved going to all the shows. The whole family is going to miss them! We are so proud of you. Always remember “Even if you’re little you can do a lot”
We love you so much!
Mom
and Dad
MATTHEW
Congratulations!!! We are so proud of you and all the hard work you put into your performance. Can't wait to watch you and the cast put on an amazing show!!!! We love you so much!!!
Love, Mom, Dad, Paul, and Honor
hard work and dedication. Have fun
You are our shining star and we are so proud of you!
Love Grandma Ro
The Mustang Players in Review
2023-2024
Matilda
The Women of Lockerbie
Mean Girls Jr.
2021-2022
Mamma Mia
Radium Girls
Beauty and the Beast Jr.
2019-2020
26 Pebbles
Miracle on 34th Street
2017-2018
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Peter and the Starcatcher
2022-2023
Newsies
Puffs
Sister Act Jr.
Dear Jack, Dear Louise
2020-2021
Little Women
World of Wonder
The Great Gatsby
A Christmas Carol
2018-2019
Chicago
Lost in Yonkers
White Christmas
