The Little Mermaid Cast

Meadow is thrilled to be performing in her sixth New Milford High School Theatre production. She is a junior and has been actively involved in the theater community since the age of five. Last year, Meadow was in both Puffs (2022) where she played Leanne and Mamma Mia! (2023) where she played Sophie Sheridan. Most recently, she was In A Midsummer Night's Dream (2023) here at the high school where she played Helena. Meadow attends Fineline Theatre Arts and has performed in many shows there such as Belle from Beauty and the Beast and the Scarecrow from The Wizard Of Oz. Over the summer, she attended Stella Adler Acting Studio In NYC where she did a five-week long acting intensive. Meadow would like to thank Mr. Amenta, Ms. Rosen, Mrs. Anderson, and Mrs. Holm for putting together such an amazing show and helping her to grow as an actor and singer throughout this show! Meadow is so excited to be performing in The Little Mermaid and can't wait for you to join her under the sea!

Lurinz is a sophomore at NMHS, and he is super excited to have the role of Prince Eric in this year's musical, The Little Mermaid! He started his musical journey all the way back in elementary school, taking chorus and band at a young age, and he has loved music ever since. Even with a long musical background, he only started looking into theater last year during the production Mamma Mia! (2023) He is part of the Music Club at the high school and strives to enter the music field in college. Lurinz would like to thank all of the hard-working directors who manage this wonderful production along with all of the members working behind the scenes that don't get nearly enough recognition, such as everyone who helps out with set building and give up a lot of their time to make this production what it is. It is very inspiring, and it all serves as proof that aspirations are very valuable. Go put yourself out there and follow your dreams!

Josep is a freshman at NMHS and is very excited to perform in this year's musical, The Little Mermaid. Josep was in the school's previous performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream (2023) as Egeus and TheatreWork's performance of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Guest Speller. He is also a part of the NMHS Marching Band, playing the trumpet and tuba. During his free time, he enjoys playing music, chess, Legos, martial arts, and hanging out with his friends. Josep would like to thank the directors for organizing the musical, all the parent volunteers and stage crew for dedicating their time, and his friends and family for being so supportive.

Jack is a senior and is happy to be playing Grimsby for his second show with NMHS Theatre! Jack was a part of Fineline Theatre Arts for five years and was in shows such as Tales from Terminal B (2019), Singing in the Rain (2017), Into the Woods (2017), as well as A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2023) at NMHS. He has had lots of fun working with the cast of the Little Mermaid to make an experience he will never forget. Outside of theater, Jack is proud of being a part of the Executive Club for the class of 2024. He would like to thank his friends Jack, Meadow, Scott and Lurinz for making every rehearsal a fun and exciting environment. He would also like to thank his mom, dad, and brother for supporting him throughout the show. Finally, he would like to thank Mr. Amenta, Mrs. Holm, Mrs. Anderson, and Ms. Rosen for giving him the opportunity to play such an exciting character and giving him a chance to finish off his senior year strong. He thanks them for everything!

Josh is thrilled to be in his first musical at NMHS. Over the summer, he was in his first Main Stage production at TheatreWorks in New Milford as Theo in Pippin. He has been a part of the kids’ program at TheatreWorks for eight years and was most recently in Beauty and the Beast last summer as Cogsworth. Some of his favorite roles have been, the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz and Teen Angel in Grease. Josh has also been a part of the stage reading of House Rules at TheatreWorks and was a part of Mrs. Beth’s Spotlight at Brookfield Theater. Josh enjoys singing with the NMHS Chorus. He is a freshman and is happy to be able to be a part of the theater program. Josh recently appeared in the high school’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream as Theseus/Oberon. Josh is very appreciative of his friends and family for all they do for him, especially his parents. Josh would also like to thank Mr. Amenta, Ms. Rosen, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Holm, Mrs. McNulty, and the wonderful cast, crew, and pit.

Riley is thrilled to be returning for her fourth NMHS musical production! Her past high shows include Mamma Mia! (2023, Rosie), Chicago (2022, Officer Fogarty/ensemble), and The Addams Family (2021, ensemble). She has also participated in shows outside of NMHS Theatre including, A Christmas Story (Esther Jane), Sound of Music (Nun), Matilda (ensemble), and many more. In addition to her time in theater, Riley is also the first four-year female football player at NMHS as well as a student teacher at the Tiny Tides program. She would like to thank her friends and family, especially her parents, for their unending love and support. She would also like to thank everyone who made her time at NMHS Theatre as special as it was. She would like to shout out Mr. Amenta for entrusting her in tap shoes (for her first time ever) and her fellow gulls for the hours of work they put in to make their number “Positoovily” excellent!

Scott is enthused to be a part of The Little Mermaid as a sophomore here at NMHS this spring! His past roles with NMHS Theatre include Puffs (2022, Cedric/Mr. Voldy), Mamma Mia! (2023, Sam), and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2023, Lysander), and he can’t wait to show how he’s tackled the new challenges of this show. Outside of theater, Scott plays tenor sax in the NMHS Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Marching Band, as well as spending his little free time listening to music and reading. He’d like to thank many people for making this show possible, including Mr. Amenta for being an amazing and patient director, Mrs. Holm for all of her incredible work on everything technical, Ms. Rosen for her unending drive to make every song sound the best it possibly can, Mrs. McNulty for her tireless work on all of the costumes, Mrs. Anderson for her wonderful choreography, and all of his friends and family for helping him to make it through the long and difficult weeks of rehearsal.

Sebastian (AKA Beau) is a sophomore, and this is his first year in NMHS Theater. He’s very excited to be a part of The Little Mermaid as Windward and a part of the awesome ensemble! Sebastian played Nick Bottom earlier this school year in the production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2023). Outside of theater, Sebastian loves to play guitar and hang out with his friends. Sebastian would like to thank Mr. Amenta, Ms. Rosen, Ms. Anderson, and the crew for all that they’ve done to make this musical great; Andreu for being the best seahorse buddy; and all the other friends he’s made throughout this show! He looks forward to helping make this show the greatest ever!

Andreu is a junior in his second year in NMHS Theatre. He absolutely can't wait to get back on stage after all the fun he's had in the past! In The Little Mermaid, his role is Leeward, followed by his best friend Beau as Windward. Andreu participates in the NMHS Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, and Advanced Chorus where he enjoys taking concert selfies with everyone! When he's not practicing guitar, clarinet, or singing, he enjoys drawing, doing martial arts, as well as gaming here and there with his friends. Before Andreu eagerly tried out for the cast, he was a member of stage crew and film crew for Puffs (2022). Some of his past shows are Mamma Mia! (ensemble), and A Midsummer Night's Dream (Francis Flute). Andreu would like to thank Mr. Amenta, Mrs. Holm, Mr. Polhemus, Ms. Rosen, and all of his amazing friends on cast & crew who have gotten him to where he is today! And most importantly, his family for their constant support!

Sebastian is a senior at NMHS. This is his first-ever time in theater, and he is having an absolute whale of a time. He had never watched The Little Mermaid, but hopefully by the time you read this, he will have. He loves being able to put on a performance that makes other people laugh and smile. The feeling of being underneath the stage lights is a feeling that makes him nervous but super excited at the same time. Outside of the musical, Sebastian is the captain of the NMHS Track Team, specifically in charge of the sprinters. He has dedicated six years of his life to track and enjoys every second of it (90% of the time). He is also a member of Mr. Steven's esports team, playing competitive Super Smash Bros. He would like to thank his parents for giving him such overwhelming support in all the decisions he has made in his life and wants them to know he loves them so much. Sebastian would also like to thank Abby Staib (Jetsam) for encouraging him to do theater. Without her encouragement, he probably would not have auditioned, and he cannot thank her enough for pushing him to go through with it. Sebastian would also like to thank Mr. Amenta and Ms. Rosen for teaching him valuable lessons on how to be a proper actor and as well Mrs. Anderson, Ms. Rosen, and Mrs. McNulty for giving him this opportunity to have such an amazing experience. Thanks to this opportunity, Sebastian has also made many new friends in the cast and crew and cherishes all the friendships he has made. He cannot thank the cast and crew enough for welcoming him into their community. Lastly, Sebastian would like to encourage everyone to pursue their dreams and passions and not be afraid to try new things!

Victoria is a junior at New Milford High School. She has been doing theater since she was in third grade and has now done 20 shows. Her first show was Annie and her most recent show was Mean Girls where she played Karen. This show has been a wonderful experience and Victoria has had an amazing time being in cast and on the creative team, where she helps take pictures and helps post on the Instagram account. She wants to thank everyone in the cast for being so fun and easy to talk to and she would also like to thank Mr. Amenta for trusting her in all aspects of this production. She would like to thank Ms. Rosen for being an amazing musical director and helping everyone grow. Finally, she would also like to thank her mom for helping her get to where she is now.

This is Phebe’s third year with NMHS Theatre. She has previously been in Chicago (2022) and Mamma Mia! (2023) and she is excited to continue as a Mersister in The Little Mermaid. She had her musical debut at six years old in School House Jr., and then continued to act in many youth productions. Some of her favorite shows were at the Thomaston Opera House, including Matilda (Student), and Charlotte's Web (Narrator). She has been taking dance classes for 12 years at Studio D, is a three-year member of the NMHS Dance Team, and is thrilled to be dance captain for the musical this year. Phebe feels so grateful to have such an active and extraordinary team, including Mr. Amenta, Mr. Rosen, Mrs. McNulty, Ms. Anderson, and many more. Most of all, she wants to thank her friends and family for always showing up and being supportive in everything she does.

Mia, a freshman, is more than excited to start her high school theater experience with the production of The Little Mermaid. She has been doing theater for two years and has been a part of the music program for nine years. She started off her theater career in seventh grade, where she played the role of Aiden the Dragon, in The Claw. She is a part of the NMHS Girls Indoor and Outdoor Track Team as well as the Girls Cross Country Team. She loves to read and in her free time she likes to practice piano. Mia would like to give a big thanks to Mr. Amenta, Ms. Rosen, Mrs. McNulty, Mrs. Anderson, and Mrs. Holm for guiding and helping her through this journey to put on a great show. She also sends special thanks to her parents for supporting her along the way and a huge thank you to the cast and crew for sharing this wonderful experience with her.

Melanie is a freshman at New Milford High School. In her free time, she enjoys singing and songwriting at her piano. She is also a part of the NMHS Chorus and has loved the community it has brought her. This is Melanie’s first show, and she is grateful to be a part of such a wonderful cast. She has made so many friends and is glad that she is able to experience this with them. She would like to thank her friends and family for always supporting her and helping her to get where she is now. She would also like to thank Mr. Amenta, Ms. Rosen, Mrs. Anderson, and this amazing cast, crew, and pit for their incredible dedication and hard work to make this show possible.

Addison is delighted to be performing in her second show with NMHS Theater! She has been in nine productions in the past, her most recent shows being Beauty and the Beast (Silly Girl), Pippin (Player With Fire), The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy), and Mamma Mia! (ensemble). She enjoys being part of the NMHS Orchestra and Chorus, and in her free time, she likes to sing and draw. Addison would like to thank all of the cast and crew for making this show what it is, and especially the directors for all their hard work.

Erin, a junior, is so excited to be taking part in her third musical for NMHS Theatre! Her previous shows include Chicago (2022) and Mamma Mia! (2023) where she acted in the ensemble. She has also taken part in theater programs in other places, such as TheatreWorks New Milford and CCNF. Some of the shows she has done include Beauty & The Beast (Belle), and Once Upon A Mattress (Jester). Erin also seeks musical education through other programs inside and outside of school. She is in the NMHS Wind Ensemble and Advanced Chorus, having been a part of each music program since her freshman year. Erin also auditioned for the CMEA All-State Festival and earned a high enough score to be in the Treble Choir. She is incredibly grateful for those who helped her make such achievements, including her friends and, especially, her parents and brothers for helping her get where she is today on her musical journey. Her brothers have played a major influence in her life and will continue to inspire her moving forward. She also thanks her friends Ray, Morgen, and Sophia for taking the time to look out for her and is so proud of them for making it to their senior year.

Abby Staib, a senior, slithers onto stage in her final New Milford High School musical playing the role of Jetsam. Although she participates in many clubs, honor societies, and athletics, nothing quite matches her time spent performing. She wants to thank all of the wonderful adults that help bring these shows to life especially, but certainly not limited to, Mr. Amenta, Ms. Rosen, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Holm, and Mrs. McNulty. Their time, effort, and expertise do not go unnoticed. She is grateful to all of the casts and crews she has worked with including those from The Addams Family (2021, ensemble), Chicago (2022, Annie), Mamma Mia! (2023 ensemble), and of course of The Little Mermaid! She loved watching everyone come out of their shells and find the same passion she feels standing on stage. She extends a final thank you to her family for their unwavering love and to her best friend, Riley Mahon, for introducing her to musicals many years back in their 14-year friendship.

Jack is a junior at New Milford High School and is so excited to be a part of this year’s production of The Little Mermaid. Jack has been in many shows previously at NMHS such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2023), where she played Hermia, and Mamma Mia! (2023), where she played Lisa. She wants to thank all the awesome directors who made this show so amazing for everyone to see! Jack is grateful to get to share the stage with her best friend Meadow Hall and she’s super proud of her. She wants to thank everyone for coming to see the show and hopes they enjoy it.

Ava is a junior and this is her first year joining NHMS Theatre. She is so excited to be a part of this incredible show. Ava has a dance background at Studio D and has always enjoyed singing during her free time. She would like to thank Ms. Rosen, Mr. Amenta, and Ms. Anderson for giving her this amazing opportunity and for all their ambition throughout the process of this musical. She would also like to thank her friends and family who have encouraged her and been by her side.

Cheyenne is a sophomore at NMHS, and she is extremely proud to be performing in her first production in The Little Mermaid. Her passion for theater started at a young age, performing little parts in Cinderella and Aladdin at the Sherman Playhouse. She loves writing music and singing songs by her favorite artists. Cheyenne would like to thank her parents and sisters for always believing in her and Mrs. Beddows for guiding and encouraging her since first grade. Thank you to Mr. Amenta, Ms. Rosen, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. McNulty, and Mr. Polhemus for all their dedication and patience in making this show happen. She'd also like to thank the cast and crew — her theater family.

Kyra is a junior and she is overjoyed to be in The Little Mermaid, as Ariel is one of her favorite Disney princesses. Before this year, she had only performed in one show previously, Mamma Mia! (2023). This was just the start for Kyra, as she auditioned this year for the musical where she was placed in the ensemble! This year was extra special for her as the cast was split into smaller sections. So, as an ensemble member, she got cast as a Maid. Even though it is a small part, she is really excited to have a little solo! Outside of theater, Kyra really enjoys being in the NMHS Advanced Chorus where she has really been growing as a musician this year. She got accepted into the CMEA Northern Regionals this year and she is hoping to make it to All State next year! She would like to thank Mr. Amenta and Mrs. Holm for putting together an amazing show with an amazing set! She would also like to thank Mrs. McNulty for the amazing job with the costumes, especially this year when there were lots of difficulties! She would also like to give huge thanks to Ms. Rosen who has pushed her to try new things and for believing in her abilities and making her a better musician, inside and outside of class! Lastly, she would like to thank her parents for putting up with all the complaining, driving her to and from rehearsal, for giving her dinner money on the days she did not come home, and of course for believing in her. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Molly is a junior, and she is very excited to be a part of her sixth production with NMHS Theatre and eighth show overall! Some of the roles she has played in the past include Janis in Mean Girls (2023), Hydrangea/First Fairy in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2023), Mrs. Cohen in Rent (2022), the Narrator in She Kills Monsters (2022), ensemble in Chicago (2022) and Mamma Mia! (2023), and finally Megan in Puffs (2022) for which she received a Halo Award nomination. Now she is very excited to play the role of Flotsam! In addition to doing theater, Molly is also a part of NMHS Advanced Chorus, something she truly is passionate about. In January, she participated in the 2024 Regional Festival as a member of the Mixed Choir, an experience she says really helped her abilities progress. Molly would like to thank her amazing directors who worked tirelessly to help make this show what it is and teaching us all we know. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Poppi, a freshman at NMHS, is excited to start off her high school theater career. She has been doing theater for a little less than a year and has danced for over eight years. Her past role was an ensemble member in the show Mean Girls. In her free time, she loves to dance, read, listen to music, and go outside. Poppi would like to thank Mr. Amenta, Ms. Rosen, Mrs. Anderson, the cast and crew for the hard work and dedication they put into this show. She would also like to thank her family for always supporting her.

Michah is honored to be a part of the NMHS musical. This is his first show at the high school, and he is thrilled to make new memories and friends. He would like to thank his friends and family and especially his mom for pushing him to try theater. If it weren’t for her Michah would have never tried something like this and is now doing something he loves.

Chloe, a freshman in NMHS Theatre, is thrilled to be a part of the ensemble in The Little Mermaid! She just moved to Connecticut this year from New York, where she got interested in theater through her first performance in Annie as Miss Hannigan. Since then, she began to further her singing career by taking voice lessons with a local music school, Modern Day Music, as well as being in the treble choir at her middle school. She enjoys meeting new people and building friendships in New Milford and is excited to be able to surround herself with the talented students here at the high school. Chloe would like to thank Mr. Amenta, Mrs. Rosen, and Mrs. Anderson for their constant efforts in making this show the very best it can be, along with the voice section leaders and dance captains for their leadership and courage. She also appreciates her parents for always believing in her and recognizes their sacrifices to get her to every rehearsal. Last, but definitely not least, a special thanks to the rest of the cast for being so welcoming to her together with the crew and the pit for bringing this beautiful production to life.

Katie is a senior with NMHS Theatre and is incredibly excited to be a part of this year’s musical The Little Mermaid, and so thankful for the opportunity to be a dance captain and vocal section leader for this production. She is also a part of the chorus program here at NMHS. Over the years, she has played Violet in Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr. (2020), the Evil Stepmother in Into the Woods Jr. (2019), the Old Woman in The Princess Plays (2018), and Cobweb in A Midsummers Night’s Dream (2023). She was also in the ensemble for Mamma Mia! (2023) and a costume dresser for Chicago (2022) and Puffs (2022). Katie is so thankful to have the opportunity to be part of such an amazing program. She is also excited to finish out her final year with NMHS Theatre. She wants to thank Mr. Amenta, Ms. Rosen, Mrs. Anderson, Mr. Polhemus, and Mrs. Holm for putting this show together.

Sabatino is a junior and has been happy to do anything needed to make The Little Mermaid the best it can be. He was first introduced to theater last year when he decided to help out with Mamma Mia! (2023) and, since then, he has been excited to participate again. It’s been a rough year for him, but because of the support and understanding of Ms. Rosen and his friends Andreu, Josep, Michah, Carter, Noah, Beau, Santiago, Aiden, Bekah, and others, he was able to cheer up and pursue the musical. He is proud to be here in ways he cannot convey

Cara, a sophomore at NMHS, is excited to be participating in her 16th show. In her free time, she enjoys reading, listening to music, and spending extensive time cuddling with her cats. Some of her favorite past shows were Legally Blonde (Paulette), The Sound of Music (The Mother Abbess), Into the Woods (The Baker’s Wife), and Rent (ensemble), as well as Mamma Mia! (2023) as a member of the ensemble in her first show with NMHS Theatre. She would like to thank her mother and family for always supporting her, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Amenta, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. McNulty, and Mrs. Holm for their patience and dedication, as well as the cast and crew for being so talented and hard working. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Madison is a junior and is excited to participate in her second year in NMHS theater in The Little Mermaid! Her first show was Mamma Mia! (2023) and she is very happy to be continuing theater in such a great community as NMHS. Other than being a part of the musical, Madison is on the NMHS Lacrosse Team and is social media manager of the Environmental Impact Club. She would like to thank Mr. Amenta, Mrs. Rosen, Mrs. Holm, Mrs. Anderson, and Mrs. McNulty for making everything possible, along with all her fellow cast mates who have worked together to make an incredible show!

Roman is thrilled to end senior year with The Little Mermaid. They have been doing theater for six years now and it will forever be a part of them. Some of their favorite shows have been the NMHS productions of Puffs (2022, Ernie Mac), Chicago (2022, ensemble), The Addams Family (2021, ensemble), and most recently A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2023, Philostrate/ensemble). She also performed in Grease as Rizzo outside of NMHS. In the future, Roman plans to go into meteorology, which is one of their biggest hobbies. They also love doing digital art, playing with their dogs, and talking with their friends. They would like to thank everyone in cast and crew for making this such a memorable senior year. They would also like to thank Mr. Amenta, Ms. Rosen, and Mrs. Holm for putting up with them all four years of their high school experience. Most importantly, they would like to thank their six-year-old sister, Kelsey, for being so excited about this show. It was fun to be part of her Disney princess world and sing these songs in the car with her. Here’s to many more singalongs in the future. They hope you enjoy the show!

Carly Geier is a Sophomore at NMHS, and this is her second musical. She had a lot of fun in last year's production of Mamma Mia! (2023) and can't wait to have more in The Little Mermaid! Carly's five years in chorus has helped her be better prepared for the production and she hopes to continue her singing and acting in the future. Besides singing, Carly likes to draw and write in her free time, as well as listen to Broadway music from the productions Sweeney Todd and The Greatest Showman. Carly would like to thank her friends, family, and all the directors for helping her to be the best actress she can be!

Lauren is a Junior taking part in her third musical at NMHS and is one of the two vocal section leaders. In past years, she has been in the ensemble in Mamma Mia! (2023) and Chicago (2022), herself in Broadway Bedlam (2017), Sally in You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown (2016), Molly in Annie Jr. (2015), and a Silly Girl in Beauty And the Beast (2014). She also enjoys taking part in NMHS Advanced Chorus, reading, and teaching for the high school’s pre-school program. She would like to thank Ms. Rosen, Mr. Amenta, and Mrs. Anderson for giving her the opportunity to perform and come together to put on an amazing show. She would especially like to thank Katie Devine for working so hard alongside her as the other vocal section leader and one of the dance captains.

Richard, a freshman at New Milford High School, is excited to be a part of The Little Mermaid. This is his second show at NMHS, but he has been doing musical theater since he was six years old. Some of his favorite shows have been Mean Girls (Kevin G. and Shane Oman), Shrek (Donkey), and A Midsummers Night’s Dream (Snug/Lion). Richard would like to thank all of his cast members, the crew, and the pit for all of the hard work they’ve put into this show, and a special thanks to Mr. Amenta, Ms. Rosen, Mrs. Holm, and Mrs. Anderson. He sends a special shout out to Katie for the countless amount of work she's put into this show. He hopes you enjoy becoming a part of our world!

Lindsay, a sophomore, is excited to spend her second year with NMHS Theater with The Little Mermaid as her second production. She has only done theater for two years including being on stage crew in SMS for The Claw (2022) and being in last year’s production of Mamma Mia! (2023) as an ensemble member. Lindsay enjoys reading and writing in her past time and she is also a part of NMHS Concert Chorus. Lindsay would love to thank all the directors and adults involved with this process including Ms. Rosen, Mr. Amenta, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Holm, Mrs. McNulty, and Mr. Polhemus for all their time and dedication to the show. She would also like to thank Katie Devine for all her hard work in keeping the cast on track and holding sectionals for them when they needed it most. Finally, she would of course like to thank every single student involved in the show in cast, pit, and crew because it wouldn’t be possible without their time and dedication.

Lila is a sophomore at NMHS and is thrilled to be in their third show with NMHS Theatre. They were a part of the fall play A Midsummer Night's Dream (2023) as The Wall and in the crew as the assistant wardrobe supervisor. They have also been a part of crew as a costume dresser for Puffs (2022), Chicago (2022), and She Kills Monsters (2021). Some of their favorite shows they have performed in are Mean Girls (Kevin G), Into The Woods (Rapunzel's Prince), and Annie (Pepper). They would like to thank Mrs. Holm and Mr. Amenta for constantly pushing them to become a better actor and their friends and family for always supporting them.

Katelyn, a senior at New Milford High School, is excited to end her high school theater career with a splash in The Little Mermaid! She has been acting for over ten years with various directors and theaters. Some of her favorite past shows have been Spring Awakening (Martha), Almost Maine (Ginette/Marvalyn), Legally Blonde (Elle Woods) and Rent (ensemble). Katelyn would like to thank the entire cast, crew, and pit along with Mr. Amenta, Ms. Rosen, Mrs. Holm, and Mrs. McNulty for all of their dedication and hard work. She would also like to thank her family and friends for their love and support throughout this process. She would also like to give a shout out to her dad who loved the scenes with the chefs so much the first time she was in this show. Katelyn hopes that he loves it just as much the second time. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Noah is a high school freshman participating in NMHS Theatre for the first time. He is joyous to be participating in the high school's production of The Little Mermaid, as it is his favorite musical to have participated in. He enjoys reading, writing, and listening to music. In the past, he participated in The Claw in seventh grade, and has had a love for musicals since he was a child. Noah thanks his father, his friends, and especially Ms. Rosen for the success he has achieved so far in his freshman year of high school.

Rebekah, a senior at NMHS, is thrilled to close out her NMHS Theatre career with The Little Mermaid. You may have seen her in the ensemble in Mamma Mia! (2023), Puffs (2022), and The Addams Family (2021), and as Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2023), and Mama Morton in Chicago (2022). Outside of theater, she enjoys writing, bowling, and singing with the chorus. She wants to thank her family for supporting her through everything (high and low), the directors and creative team behind the show, and especially Riley Mahon for having so many sectionals to perfect a “positoovily” hilarious part of the show! She wants to thank everyone for these past four years. Every role, every fire ensemble, every play, and every musical has been an absolute wild ride, and she doesn’t know what she’s going to do without her amazing theater community. This fall, Rebekah will be attending Wagner College where she will major in psychology and music. TL:DR- Thank you so much!

Aiden is a junior and he’s excited to join the ensemble for The Little Mermaid. This is Aiden’s acting debut after working behind the stage as part of set building and run crew for A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2023), Mamma Mia! (2023) and Chicago (2022). Aiden has been on the NMHS Varsity Cross Country, Swim, and Track and Field Teams since his freshman year. He would like to thank his dad for teaching him about carpentry and building cool sets for the shows, and his brother Jordi for convincing him to join the drama program his freshman year. He would also like to thank Mr. Amenta for giving him the opportunity to be part of the high school musicals!

Amber is excited to be in this production of The Little Mermaid! She is in the ensemble and couldn’t be more thrilled to bring the show to life! Amber has been acting for four years and is proud to say that her favorite role has been Mustardseed in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2023) here at the high school. Amber would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her in everything she does. She would also like to thank the crew, pit, and her fellow cast mates for working incredibly hard to make this show the best it can possibly be. Lastly, she would like to thank Mr. Amenta, Ms. Rosen, and Ms. Anderson for all their dedication to and love for this program and helping everyone progress to become better every day. She hopes you all enjoy the show!

Sophia is a sophomore at NMHS and is excited to be part of this year's theater production of The Little Mermaid. She first became involved in the theater world through NMHS Theatre and can’t wait to continue her journey there. She has enjoyed improving her singing and acting through this program and all of the wonderful people who make it. In her free time, Sophia enjoys spending time with friends and family and holding concerts in her shower! Sophia would like to thank Mr. Amenta, Ms. Rosen, Mrs. McNulty, and all of the other adults who have spent hours to help make this production possible. She sends a special thanks to each member of the cast, crew, and pit for making each musical a magical experience.

This is Haley's first performance with NMHS theater, and her first time being in a musical. She is looking forward to being a rockfish in “Under the Sea”, a water lily in “Kiss the Girl”, and a gull in “Positoovily”. She is very grateful that she was given the opportunity to be a dance captain, and she loved seeing all the progress made over these last few months. Haley has been dancing for 12 years and during that time she has taken ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary, and lyrical. She loves all things Disney and is very excited to be a part of this show. She would like to thank her best friend Lauren for convincing her to audition and for introducing her to so many wonderful new people. She hopes everyone is as excited to watch this show as she is to be a part of it, and she can't wait for you all to "sea" this amazing production.

Himaani is currently a sophomore and cannot be more excited to bring The Little Mermaid to life for everyone out in the audience! She has been singing from a very young age and has been playing the trumpet for six years. Her undying love for music plays such a crucial role in her life as she is also an avid member of the NMHS Jazz Band and Marching Band. In her free time, she loves to create new memories with her family and experiment with recipes in the kitchen. This is Himaani’s second year being a part of the cast of a musical at NMHS and she has loved every minute of it. She thoroughly enjoyed being in the ensemble of Mamma Mia! (2023) and is thrilled to continue her theater journey. She could not be more grateful for her incredibly talented peers in the cast, pit, and crew, who have provided her with such a positive environment. She has loads of cherished memories! And of course, Himaani would like to thank Mr. Amenta, Ms. Rosen, Ms. Anderson, Mr. Polhemus, Mrs. Holm, and Mrs. McNulty for putting in all of their effort to make this show as amazing as it is! Himaani has had so much fun with this show and is overjoyed to have played a part in such an incredible musical. She hopes to continue being in the theater program for the remainder of her high school career!

Carter Pullen is a sophomore who loves Dungeons And Dragons and writing. He was last featured in A Midsummer Night's Dream (2023) as Robin Starveling and in Puffs (2022) as a happy addition to the ensemble. He would like to personally thank the theater community for being welcoming (as always) and of course his family. He is happy to be a part of theater. He sends a special thank you to the amazing Dice Pullen, his older sibling, for introducing him to this. Yes Dice, you're getting another thank you.

Santiago Sanchez is a freshman at New Milford High School and is excited to be in this year's musical, The Little Mermaid. He has been doing stage crew for two years. Some shows include The Claw, We Are Monsters, and A Midsummer Night's Dream (2023). This is the first show where Santiago has decided to be a part of the cast instead of crew. In his free time, he likes walking, playing video games, and hanging out with friends. He would like to thank Mr. Amenta, Ms. Rosen, and Mrs. Anderson for their help this year.

Jillian is absolutely “positoovily” THRILLED to be a part of this outstanding production of The Little Mermaid! Jill is a sophomore at NMHS, but this is her first-ever theater experience. She has been in choir for eight years and has played multiple sports but has stuck with volleyball for her time in high school. In her free time, Jill loves singing, going to the gym, and watching her favorite shows and movies. She would like to thank the cast, crew, pit, Mrs. Rosen, and Mr. Amenta for pushing her to work her hardest and appreciates the patience and passion they give to these productions to make them possible and as amazing as they are. Lastly, she would like to shout out her extremely supportive family and friends for always helping her achieve her hopes and dreams; but she would mostly like to thank her best friend for over a decade, Kyra Chandler, for always been there for her, plus Kyra is the one who introduced the true love and excitement of the NMHS Theatre program! Jill hopes you enjoy this amazing production! She can't wait to perform with this amazing family!

This is Sadie’s first and last musical performance with NMHS Theatre. Her previous performances here include Puffs (2022) and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2023). Last year, Sadie let her lack of singing experience scare her away from auditioning for Mamma Mia! (2023), but this year she decided to give it her all and was given a chance to grow. Sadie is extremely grateful for Mr. Amenta and Ms. Rosen for guiding her along the way and for their constant support. In her musical debut, Sadie is “positoovily” thrilled to share the stage with the incredible cast and with the help of the amazing crew! Sadie can’t wait to join you under the sea!

Nia is a freshman at NMHS. This is her first year of doing plays and she is excited to do more in the future. Some of her hobbies include volleyball and track and field. She really enjoys being a part of theater and many other activities at NMHS. Nia would like to thank her grandfather for driving her to rehearsals every day, her mother for reminding her when rehearsals are sometimes, Katie Devine for helping her with the dances, stage crew for putting together beautiful backdrops, pit crew for helping with the music and Ms. Rosen and Mr. Amenta for the leadership that they showed throughout this entire production.