Anything Goes Young Performers Edition Cast

Elizabeth Barr is so excited to be playing these parts in this year's school musical! She takes part in Kumpf’s choir and dance club while being a dancer outside of school and going to weekly Hebrew school. Previously she has taken part of Hehnly Elementary's Frozen Jr. production playing the part of Queen Iduna, and just had to do theater again. She is so grateful for all her family, teachers, friends, and all the people in her life that helped her get where she is today.

Leah is very excited to play the Deck Stewardess in this year’s musical. She has loved performing since she was little, starting off with camp shows and working her way up to being involved in multiple different theater communities. Her credits include: Wait Until Dark (Gloria) at Westfield Community Players, High School Musical 2 Junior (Fulton) at CHK and Fairytale Adventure (Big Bad Wolf) at JPAC. She is active in CHK's Choir, Chorale, Drama Club, Student Council, kTV, and Co-Founded CHK Dance Club. Leah would like to thank her family for their endless support.

This is my 1st time working with my wonderful teachers with this year's play. I love spending time with all my friends. This was a very fun experiment that will continue next year. I did musicals in my 5th grade year. The play in 5th grade was Moana and I was te fiti. I love to sing,dance, and act. I am in the dance club and drama club at Carl. H Krumpf. I am very glad I got to be in the play this year, all of my fellow cast crew did a good job! Play practice wouldn’t have been fun without all of you. Thank you!

Joe previously played Jafar in Valley Road's 2023 production of Aladdin. Joe is very excited for this year's play. He really enjoys coming into practice and have a blast with everyone. This was a very wonderful experience for him.

This is Isabella’s second appearance in the Kumpf play. She has also performed in Hehnlys play Moana. She is in the school band, jazz band, choir, chorale, student council, and unifed sports. Isabella has been doing dance lessons since she was three years old. She also enjoys her sports, softball, soccer, and basketball. This has been a fun and memorable experience with her friends.

This is Kalani’s first musical at Kumpf, however, she previously had roles in Frozen Jr. and Alladin Jr. at VRS. Kalani loves all forms of the arts. She is a member of the band, choir, chorale and art club. She is excited to be a part of this production. She is thankful for all of the people who are cheering her on in the background, especially her amazing group of friends.

This is Naiana’s 3rd school musical. She loves sharing the stage with all of the other amazing cast members. Her musical talents don’t end with school musicals. She is also a member of the choir, chorale, band and jazz band. She wants to thank everyone that has encouraged her to be her best.

Ashley Cantalupo is a sixth grader in Kumpf Middle School and is beyond excited to be in this year's school production. Ashley likes to play softball and her friends in her free time. She is very excited for the show because the group of actors/crew of people have been so positive, helpful and caring. Ashley is always happy with making new friends and meeting to her family and friends for always supporting her.

Emelia is thrilled to be participating in Anything Goes! She found her passion for musical theater in VRS's productions of Frozen Jr and Aladdin Jr as well as Theatrical Artist Preps summer production of Once on This Island Jr. Emelia is also a member of Girl Scouts, plays piano, plays basketball, and enjoys hanging out with friends and family. She is grateful for support from her cast, directors, family and friends.

Angelica Cardoso has been a dancer since the age of 3. She's a flexible 14 year old with a big heart and room for lots of friends and family. She loves acting, dancing and singing. She believes that everyone should have a chance to do what they want in the world as long as it makes them happy. Angelica likes to create art and bake/cook. She would love to thank her parents for all they do and getting her to every practice and back, to just giving her basic needs. Also her friends for keeping her entertained and pushing her to her limits. She really hopes you enjoy Anything Goes after all the hard work was put into it!

I am so excited to work with everyone in the play this year! Last year in elementary school I was in the lead role and it was so fun. I love the singing and dancing in this play. I think it is going to be a really fun experience for me this year. I love to sing and I am really happy with the role I got since it has so much singing. I also love all the teachers and cast leaders that are helping me. Overall this experience has been super fun.

Cece is super excited to join the cast of Kumpf’s production of “Anything Goes”. She was part of the dance ensemble in Kumpf’s school play in last year's High School Musical 2 JR. Cece is in the 7th grade choir as well as the art club, yearbook club, and drama club. She’s been performing tap and jazz in many dance recitals since she was 4 years old. In her spare time, she also enjoys making bracelets and spending time with her friends and family. Special thanks to Mrs Bihuniak, Mrs Greenspan and Mr. Peitz along with my family for their support. Especially Bacca, Auntly and Cheech for their guidance. Hope you like the show, and remember, Anything Goes!

Olivia is excited to be Captain in her third show at Kumpf! Olivia has been in Frozen Jr., The Big One-Oh, Fame Jr., High School Musical 2 Jr., and Elf Jr. before Anything Goes Jr. Olivia also participates in drama club, choir, chorale, NJHS, and kTV at Kumpf. She also takes many different dance classes. Olivia also assistant-teaches a tap class for younger kids. She wants to thank her family and friends for helping and supporting her throughout the show. And of course thanks to Miss Greenspan and Mrs. Bihuniak for directing such an amazing show. Good luck everyone!

Addison is very excited to be in the show this year, Anything Goes. At Hehnly, she was in Moana Jr and last year she was in High School Musical 2 at Kumpf. In Kumpf, Addison participates in Drama Club and the play. Outside of school Addison takes dance classes and she really enjoys it. She takes Jazz, Tap, and Hip Hop. Addison also does Clark Sideline Cheerleading and was able to become a flyer. In her spare time she is always dancing and also enjoys vacationing with her family in Disney World.

Kellin Copeland is an 8th grader at Kumpf middle school. He has been a part of other shows at Kumpf, such as Fame (lighting), and High School Musical 2 as Zeke Baylor. Kellin is involved with the school band, playing percussion. He also enjoys playing other instruments, such as the bass guitar, 6-string guitar, and the keyboard. Kellin loves listening to music such as My Chemical Romance, Weezer, Pierce the Veil, and Gorillaz. He also loves to write his own music in hopes of eventually sharing his songs one day! He is an active cosplayer and likes going to anime conventions and dressing up.

This is Sophia’s third and final musical production at Kumpf. Here, Sophia has been in the productions of Fame Jr and High School Musical 2 Jr. In school, Sophia also participates in band, jazz band, yearbook club, and kTV. Outside of school, this year Sophia also participated in the Clark Crusaders cheer program. She also enjoys taking weekly dance classes at Yvette's Dance Studio which include ballet, jazz, tap, pointe, and modern. Sophia has also been part of Moving Youth Dance Company in Cranford NJ since 2019 and will be participating in their production of The Wizard Of Oz later this year. Sophia would like to thank her parents, friends, and dance teachers for always believing in her and would like to give Mrs Bihuniak and Ms Greenspan a special thank you for helping her become the performer she is today through the years!

Rayna is a 6th grader who is a member of Cougar Cares, Dance Club, Drama Club, Yearbook, Unified Sports, and Builders Club, Art Club, and Student Council. Rayna is so excited to be a part of CHK’s production of Anything Goes! She wants to thank her family for supporting her with the play, especially Jenny, Mom, and Dad, and, of course, Benji Boy. Rayna has been in the VRS productions of Frozen and Aladdin. She loves dancing and singing. Thank you to Mrs. B and Ms. Greenspan for all of their hard work!

She has been in Aladdin Junior and loves to play softball with her friends. She is super competitive and always works hard in school. She is in 6th grade and loves Kumpf! She always tries her best and loves acting. She loves to hang out with her friends. She also was super excited for this year's plays!

Adriana Erszkowicz likes to play softball. She used to do dance and gymnastics when she was very young. She did the play every year and she is happy she could do the same this year. She is very happy to be dong the play and thinks that the play will go amazingly she is so glad to be working with an amazing cast and crew.

She is a very energetic person who loves to act. She found her love in acting when she saw Hamilton for the first time, she wanted to be on Broadway just like them. She really enjoys being with the cast and crew. Since 4th grade, when she played Hei Hei in Moana, she enjoyed making people laugh and entertained.

April has grown in her acting capabilities since playing a townsperson in the 5th grade play “Frozen”. Last year, she was cast in the ensemble of “High School Musical 2”. She is excited for this year’s play. April also sings in the school choir and chorale as well as plays the trombone in band. Outside of school, she is a cheerleader for the Crusaders as well as the Clark Dynasty competition team, Takeover. She also played defense for both the school and recreation field hockey teams. April would like to thank her parents for being so supportive.

Marie loves performing. She is no stranger to the stage as she has performed in many dance recitals and productions of the Nutcracker. Last year Marie captivated audience members with her comedic portrayal of Iago in Aladdin Junior. Off stage, Marie enjoys cooking and spending time with her family. She may be pint sized but the audience will see her whole self shine as she bursts onto the stage!

Lauren is super excited to be a part of her 3rd and final show at Kumpf. She was in High School Musical 2 Jr. last year as a jock and in Fame Jr. as a musician as well as two other shows at Hehnly. In her free time she takes many dance classes and is a cheerleader. Lauren would like to thank Ms. Greenspan, Mrs.Bihuniak and the Cast & Crew for an amazing show!

Summer is very excited to be a part of the school play this year! She will try her hardest to put on a good show. She has never really been part of any other activities inside or outside school so this is a new experience for her. Summer is kind, sometimes outgoing, but can be a little shy too! Her personality is really unique, and is a sweet tooth. She also loves and adores cats. Overall, Summer hopes she can do a good job this year.

Maya is very excited to be in the play this year. She has been looking forward to this for a long time. Maya was in the last years Valley play, Aladdin. Some things about her are that her favorite color is blue, her favorite sport is soccer and she likes to draw.

Mariela is excited to be back on stage this year as Reno Sweeney in the musical “Anything Goes”. A 7th grader at CHK, she is a CDE lyrical ballet and tap dancer and plays field hockey and lacrosse. She was the captain of her 2023 Clark Crusader Cheer team, Girl Scout Cadette, and CHK September student of the month. Last year she performed in “High School Musical 2” as Chad Danforth. In elementary school, FKH, Mariela played Moana’s mother Sina in the play “Moana Jr”. Mariela is grateful to her friends, family, and teachers for all their love and support as she takes on this role. She wants to thank everyone for allowing her to do what she loves most.

Paisley Ann is excited to be returning to the Kumpf stage this year and has been loving every minute of it. Although she is only 6 years old Paisley has grown up in the CHK theater. Her previous roles include being the cast mascot in Bye Bye Birdie, Footloose, and Fame. She also after attending every virtual rehearsal made guest appearances in Kumpf's 2021 virtual musical The Show Must Go Online and was Humuhumunukunukuapua'a in Kumpf's production of High School Musical 2 Jr last year. In addition to loving being with her mom's "big kids" she loves legos, animals, coloring, dressing up and her dance classes. She would like to thank all the "big kids" for making her feel so welcome. She would especially like to thank her supportive family, especially her soon-to-arrive baby brother, her mom & her Auntie Greens.

Payton found a passion in theater through her performances at VRS in roles including snow and summer chorus, and housekeeper in the musical Frozen Jr and beggar in Aladdin jr. Payton joined tap in fall of 2021 and made an appearance in the Lion King and Mary Poppins and in Once on This Island Jr as the gatekeeper and ensemble. Payton also enjoys participating in band and basketball. When she is at home, Payton enjoys spending time with family, doing escape rooms and doing arts and crafts. She also enjoys swimming and having fun with friends.

Leon is thrilled with his role in the play, his first year at Kumpf. It's the most exciting thing that's happened. He's been in VRS's Frozen Jr. as The Duke of Weselton and Aladdin in Aladdin Jr. Outside school, he joins clubs like Science, Math, Yearbook, and more, which expands his social skill and interest in different areas. He enjoys spending time with family and friends. He thanks Ms. Greenspan, Ms. Bihuniak, his family, and friends for their continuous support from start to finish.

Naiah is an 11 year old girl who loves to play soccer and she was in Moana the play in Hehnly School and she is interested in guitar,clubs,and even sports! She loves to make new friends and play fun games. She thinks that the play is a great thing to do because it is fun and it is a after school activity.

Cadence is an artist and writer with a love for fashion. she participates in the drama club, art club, and homework club. The only plays she has been in prior to this were Moana Jr. and Frozen Jr. at Henly. Cadence is very excited to be participating in this years production of Anything Goes.

Yasemin is in the 7th grade. She was in the play Frozen as a townsperson at VRS and an ensemble in High School Musical 2 Jr at Kumpf. This is her 3rd performance in a school musical. Her outside activities include recreational field hockey, Kumpf field hockey and inside school she participates in band as a percussionist. She loves being part of a great show and would like to thank Mrs. Greenspan and Mrs Bihuniak for their hard work and dedication.

Kylie Mignone is so excited to Play Mrs Evangaline Harcourt in her final Kumpf show Anything Goes! Kylie has loved acting since she was 9 years old. Apart from play, she is is NJHS, drama club, choir, chorale, PALS, and track! Kylie would love to thank her family and friends for always being there for her and supporting her! She wishes the cast the best of luck and can’t wait for the show!

Mia Mignone is a 6th grader at Kumpf and is very excited to be a part of this years production of Anything Goes. Last year she starred in her elementary school play Aladdin Jr. One of Mias true passions is playing softball, she loves the game and the camaraderie. Mia would like to thank everyone involved in making this production possible and can't wait for showtime.

Vanessa Ryan Miller (Angel) is excited to make her Kumpf debut! Past credits include Babkak in Aladdin & ensemble member in Frozen Jr at VRS. She studies tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, & hiphop & performs in annual dance recitals for Lois Allen School of Dance in Clark. Vanessa also enjoys playing softball (Go Crusaders!), hanging with friends, & crafting in her spare time. Vanessa thanks her mom, dad, Hudson, Oakland, Grandma & Grandpa, Grandmama, Aunt Barb, all her family, friends, Ms. Loralyn, Ms. Carissa, LA Dance staff, & the cast & crew for all their continued love and support!

Caylee Minch is an 8th grader part of this year's musical. She was previously a jock in Highschool Musical 2, and enjoys theater so much! Although this is only her 2nd year doing theater, she has made so many great memories and hopes to continue performing in the future. She is super excited for this year's show and hopes you all enjoy seeing the performance and work put into it. She thanks her family, friends, & directors for all their support!

Angelina is appearing in her first production at Kumpf Middle School. She is so excited to be performing as a Dancing Angel. She is a member of the choir, enjoys playing field hockey, spending time with friends and going on trips with her family. Angelina hopes this is the first of many roles during her time at Kumpf. Her previous performances, at Frank K. Hehnly School, include a basket weaver in Moana and Young Elsa in Frozen Jr.

Lyla loves to sing and act and have a ton of fun. She loves performing in musicals and shows.Some plays she has been in is Moana as a dancer and Frozen as Anna. When she was younger she loved to watch the older kids act in Hehnly Elementary School.Other than acting and singing she also loves to play sports such as, basketball, field hockey, tennis and pickleball and staying active.

This is Michaels first Kumpf show. He is very excited to play Moonface. He was originally in “Big One Oh” and was going to be in Frozen but covid hit before the show could open. Outside of school Michael plays hockey and likes to go fishing and ride bikes.

Christina is an Angel and super excited to participate in this years production of Anything Goes.Some hobbies that Christina does are, Art club, Drama club, Dance, Basketball, Choir and Chorale. In her free time she loves to spend time with her family and friends. She would also just like to say a big thank you to Ms Greenspan and Mrs Bihuniak for their amazing work efforts to make this play so great. Good luck to everyone.

8th grader Fiona Patterson has had so much fun participating in this year's musical. Last year she played the role of Taylor McKessie in High School Musical 2 jr. She has made great friendships during rehearsal. She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her in this year's musical.

Sofia is in 7th grade, and is very excited to be participating in the play this year. She has participated in Frozen Jr and the play High School Musical 2 in previous years. She also loves participating in other events outside of school including soccer and basketball. She also likes art and enjoys painting in her free time. She thinks the show this year is going to turn out great and knows everyone is going to do amazing.

He has been behind the scenes in stage crew for the last few years during school plays. This year he decided to try out for a role in the play instead. Last year, a lot of people told him that he should be in the play. So, he finally did! He is looking forward to performing for the audience. He loves making people laugh and keeping them entertained. Every year has been great and hopes the audience enjoys the show.

Maggie is very excited to be playing Hope in this year’s musical Anything Goes. She finds joy in taking many different styles of dance at CDE, and being part of the Kumpf track program. This show has allowed her to really explore her acting and singing abilities and improve very much over the several months of preparation for the show. She would like to thank her mom and other family members for helping her practice lines and songs for this musical. She also thanks her friends and the rest of the Anything Goes cast for supporting her throughout the show.

Alana is a proud Clark Crusader cheerleader who loves singing and acting! She is a member of the Carl H Kumpf choir and Chorale. Alana was in Frank K Hehnly’s two musical productions. She was a dancer/weaver in Moana Jr, and the lead role of Elsa in Frozen Jr. In her spare time, Alana enjoys dancing lyrical and ballet at CDE.

Ava is so excited to be Erma in this year's production of “Anything Goes”. Last year, she was a Sharpette in HSM2. Ava is in NJHS, choir, chorale, dance, yearbook club, drama club, and obviously play! She wants to say thank you to Ms. Greenspan and Mrs. Bihuniak for everything that they have done these past few years, to her parents for running lines with her and for being so supportive, and to her friends and the cast for making the play such a fun experience. Good luck everybody and enjoy the show!!

Emma is excited to be an angel in this year’s Kumpf musical. She participates in extracurricular activities at Kumpf such as choir, chorale, NJHS, drama club, and art club. Emma also has a passion for dance and takes 5 classes a week including two ballets, tap, modern, hip hop, and assists a class of younger kids. Emma would like to thank her teachers, parents, family, everyone in the cast for being so supportive. She wishes the cast best of luck and she hopes everyone loves the show!

Ailyn has been in Moana jr, Frozen Jr, and Anything Goes. She also enjoys participating in softball, swimming, soccer, and many more activities.

Jade Vo is in 8th grade and attends kumpf middle school, she is really into theater and music! A musical she had taken part in is more of an unofficial musical called “The Show Must Go Online!”. Apart from her musical side, she used to get involved in swimming some days after school. Some extra activities Jade likes to do is listen to music, play games, and hang out with friends. When Jade heard that the musical was “Anything Goes”, she knew she had to join, since it is one of her favorite musicals!