
CAST/CREW BIOS
A CAST OF CHARACTERS
“Something Rotten, Jr.”
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Collin Baker
Nick Bottom
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Judah Sawyer
Nick Bottom
Judah is a rising 7th grader at Creativity Collaboratory Charter School. He was last seen on the CP stage as Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol. He would like to thank Ms. Lea always.
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Sawyer LaBoy
Nigel Bottom
Sawyer LaBoy is a sophomore at Cumberland Regional Highschool and the last musical he performed in was “The Prom” as Trent Oliver. He would like to thank Mrs. Campbell and Mr. Severino, his teachers who always believed in him.
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Silas R. Perez
Nigel Bottom
Silas R. Perez (Nigel Bottom) “To Thine ownself be true” , a bright and ambitious 8th-grade student at Veterans Memorial Middle School, is unlocking his full potential through his passion for theater. With a remarkable four prior credits, including two with VAMP in Aladdin Jr. (Omar) and Frozen (Olaf), Cumberland Players in Mean Girls Jr. (ensemble), and Levoy Production in Beetlejuice Jr. (Otho/ensemble), as well as an upcoming role in Little Mermaid Jr. (Flounder) in August, Silas is showcasing his unwavering commitment to the craft. Beyond his theatrical pursuits, Silas is a well-rounded individual who actively participates in track and soccer, and prioritizes nurturing meaningful relationships with friends and family. He extends heartfelt gratitude to his parents for their unrelenting support and love. With his sights set on shining on Broadway, Silas is poised to embark on a lifelong journey of creative expression and excellence.
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Julia Dennis
Bea
Julia is so excited to return to the Cumberland Players stage! She is a rising senior at Delsea Regional High School. Her past credits include Regina George (Mean Girls), Glinda (The Wizard of Oz), Ellie Blake (Freaky Friday), and can be seen next as Jane Doe (Ride the Cyclone). She wants to thank Ms. Lauren, Ms. Lea, Ms. Julie, and Ms. Teresa for always having faith in her, and her mom and dad for always cheering her on in all her endeavors. Break legs everyone!
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Malia Alvarado
Bea
Malia is excited to play the role of Bea in the Omelet cast of Something Rotten Jr. This is Malia's 4th performance at the Cumberland Players. She was the Wicked Witch in Dorothy Meets Alice, Janis in Mean Girls Jr, and Miss Smthye/Ensemble in Mary Poppins Jr. Malia was also the Dead Cheerleader in Beetlejuice Jr at the Levoy Theatre. She has also been a part of VAMP’s productions of Frozen Jr as the Housekeeper/Ensemble and Aladdin Jr as Isir/Dance Ensemble. Next month Malia will be Ariel in Songbird Studios SJ production of Little Mermaid Jr. Malia would like to thank her family and friends for all of their love and support. She would also like to thank Miss B for her encouragement and laughs. She gives thanks to Miss Lauren for always believing in her and the entire Something Rotten Jr production team for giving her this amazing opportunity.
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Alicia Ellis
Portia
Alicia Ellis is thrilled to be portraying the role of Portia in Cumberland Players Something Rotten Jr. Her favorite credits include BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Enchantress), CHICAGO(Velma), INTO THE WOODS(Florinda), MOTHER SUPERIOR(Sister Act Jr.), and HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL (Gabriella Montez). She would like to thank everyone who supports her through her theatre journey, including the wonderful production staff of this show.
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Rose Micciche
Portia
Rose so grateful to be a part of this production. She is so excited for her role as Portia/Ensemble. She recently had the honor of being part of Beetlejuice Jr. at the Levoy Theater. She loves theater with all of her heart and is so thankful for this experience. She would like to thank everyone who believed in her.
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Maxwell Martini
Shakespeare
Maxwell is a Senior at Schalick High School in the Theatre Program and is so excited to be taking to the stage in this production! His last production was Beetlejuice Jr. as Juno. He would like to thank Miss Lauren and his parents for all they’ve done for him.
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Evelyn Jarve
Nostradamus
Evelyn Jarve is thrilled to be playing NOSTRADAMUS in Something Rotten. One of her favorite roles thus far, she is more than excited to bring Nancy Nostradamus to life and to audiences! You may have seen her with various other companies as DANCE ENSEMBLE & MRS. GEORGE in Mean Girls JR., CAPTAIN HOOK in Tinker Bell, YURTLE THE TURTLE in Seussical, or MORTICIA in Addams Family.
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Carly Vicente
Nostradamus
Carly Vicente is a senior at Schalick high school and is in the theater academy. Some of her past roles include Corny Collins Kid-LuAnn in Hairspray, Mary Sunshine in Chicago, Gretchen Weiners in Mean Girls, and Lisa in Mamma Mia. She would like to thank her family and friends for all of their support. She is grateful for all the opportunities to perform and loves to see the audiences' smiles!
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Jacquelyn Casiano
Minstrel
Jacquelyn Casiano is thrilled to be playing the Minstel in “Something Rotten Jr”. This is Jacquelyn‘s second show at CP Kids. Jacquelyn was last seen as Bulda in “Frozen Jr”. Jacquelyn’s previous shows include “School House Rock Jr”, “Beauty and The Beast Jr”, “The Little Mermaid Jr” at Rossi Elementary School. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” at CP Kids, “The Jungle Book Kids” as Mowgli, “The Wizard of Oz”, “Beetlejuice Jr”, and currently in “Shrek Jr” as Young Fiona at The Levoy. Jacquelyn would like to thank her friends and family for all of their support.
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Melanie Dintino
Minstrel
Melanie is a 7th grade student at Johnstone School. She is excited to be participating in her second role on the Cumberland Players Stage! Previous favorite roles include Young Anna in "Frozen Jr." (Vineland All Middle School Productions) and Sister Mary Theresa in "Sister Act Jr" (Triple Threat Workshop). She would like to thank the entire production team and cast for a wonderful experience!
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Robert Cutler
Brother Jeremiah
Robert Cutler (Brother Jeremiah) is currently a going into his Junior year enrolled at Schalick High School in Pittsgrove. Previous credits include: Priest, Cigar Mobster and Ensemble in Beetlejuice JR (Levoy Theatre), Fred Casely in Chicago Teen Edition (Schalick High School), Shane Oman and Martin in Mean Girls JR (Cumberland Players), and A Party Parent in The Nutcracker (Schalick High School). He would like to thank his family and friends. He would like to give a big Thank you to Mrs. Lauren and Ms. Lea for making him who he is today! And he would also like to thank Angelina Heuser for always putting a smile on his face!! Enjoy the show!!!
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Angelina Heuser
Shylock
This is Angelina's first production with Cumberland Players. Angelina was last seen on stage in "Beetlejuice Jr." as Beetljuice. Angelina is grateful for the opprtunity to work with such a talented cast and staff here at CP. She would like to thank the directors and her family for supporting her love of theatre.
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Anthony Mauro
Lord Clapham
Anthony Mauro is going into his Senior year at CCTEC as a student in the Engineering Program and is very excited to be part of the show! Anthony has most recently been seen off stage as a student leader in Cumberland Players production of Dorothy Meets Alice. His past shows include The Wizard of Oz, Mama Mia, Mary Poppins Jr., Descendants Jr., and Xanadu Jr. Outside of the theater, Anthony participates in piano and is an active participant in his school. Anthony would like to thank his family for always supporting him.on goes here
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Katelyn Brenner
Tom Snout/Dance Captain
Katelyn is going into freshman year at Schalick and loves all things dance and theatre. She was previously seen on the Cumberland Players’ stage as Alice in Dorothy Meets Alice as well as other productions such as Mean Girls Jr, Wizard of Oz, Bottom of the Lake, and Mary Poppins Jr. She was also recently in Beetlejuice Jr. at the Levoy Theatre and participates in her school’s annual production. She has been dancing since the age of three and loves it immensely. She would like to thank her family for always supporting her and pushing her to be her best!
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Caroline Dintino
Francis Flute
Caroline will be a 9th grade student at CCTEC this fall. She is thrilled to be returning to the Cumberland Players stage this summer! Previous favorite roles include Elsa in "Frozen Jr." (Vineland All Middle School Productions) and Miss Hannigan in "Annie Jr." (Levoy Summer Camp). She is thankful to the entire production team and cast for a great experience!
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Vittoria Marcato
Snug
Vittoria Marcato is going into her senior year at EHTHS and is excited to be apart of her first production at Cumberland Players. Her last appearance on stage was as Mayor Matilda in her high schools production of All Shook Up. She would like to thank her family, especially her sisters and their friends, as well as her cat Lola, for always supporting her.
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Audrey Zimmerman
Peter Quince
Audrey Zimmerman (Peter Quince) is an upcoming 9th grader this fall. She is so excited to be apart of Somthing Rotten Jr and has had so much fun the past few months. Audrey’s most recent production this past spring was Frozen Jr (VAMP) where she played the role of “Anna” and the cast was given the opportunity to perform in Disney! She would like to thank her family for always supporting her and all of her theatre friends for making shows so fun!
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Madelyn Oliver
Robin
Madelyn is super happy and excited to be a part of this production. Her last role was Karen in mean girls. She is so thankful for the directors and her friends she’s made in the cast for making this experience wonderful.
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Isabella Chapdelaine
Horatio
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AJae Quiñones
Astrologer
AJae is thrilled to be returning for another Kids at CP show this year. This is AJae’s 3rd production at CP. Last winter AJae was featured as the Lion in Dorothy Meets Alice at CP, and this spring AJae was Pabbie in Frozen Jr. for VAMP. AJae would love to thank his friends and family for always supporting and loving him all the way he can’t for opening night!
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Amelia Kuhlen
Court Scribe
Amelia Kuhlen is a 7th grader at St. Mary’s. She was last seen in Beetlejuice Jr. Amelia would like to thank her family, friends, cast, and production staff for all of their help and support. -
Quinn Cleary
Footman
Quinn is thrilled to be a part of this production! Next year Quinn will be attending ACIT for her freshman year. She was last seen on stage as bulda in frozen jr for Vineland All Middle School Productions and she will next be on stage later this summer for the little mermaid jr. Quinn would like to thank all her family and friends for there support and being there.
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Francesca Baruffi
Announcer
Francesca Baruffi is 13 years old, and is homeschooled. Her bright and delightful personality was naturally drawn to theater, and she made her debut with VAMP as a part of the ensemble for “Frozen Jr. ” Francesca took the opportunity to then perform with Cumberland Players in “Something Rotten Jr. ”. She wants to thank her parents for the rides, her friends, and her fellow cast members for the encouragement, Miss Lia/Miss Teressa for helping her develop her talent, and most of all Miss Lauren for giving her to opportunity to perform with Cumberland Players.
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Natalia Mateo
Clerk
Natalia Mateo is an energetic and creative 11-year-old with a big love for theatre and performing arts. She enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her two awesome dogs and cool pet lizard, who always keep life interesting at home. Natalia loves adventure and sunshine, especially when visiting her favorite places like the water park, the beach, and Florida. When she’s not outside soaking up the fun, she enjoys drawing, roller skating, playing soccer, dancing, doing gymnastics, and most of all—singing. Theatre is one of Natalia’s biggest passions. She has already performed in several productions, including playing the Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods, the White Rabbit in Alice Meets Dorothy, and a member of the ensemble in Beetlejuice. Currently, she is performing as the Clerk and an ensemble member in Something Rotten Jr., and as Flotsam in The Little Mermaid. Natalia is also attending theatre camp at the Levoy Theatre, where she is excited to play the role of Pinocchio in Shrek. With her talent, dedication, and love for the stage, Natalia dreams of one day performing on Broadway—and she’s working hard every day to make that dream a reality.
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Ryleigh Craig
Attendant
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AJ Sanchez
Eye Patch Man
AJ Sanchez is an upcoming 8th grader at johnstone middle school,he has been seen on stage for the first time in (Vineland all middle school productions Frozen jr! He was king agnarr,the beloved father of Elsa and Anna! He also attends the levoy summer camp which has the production Shrek jr and plays another dad,Papa bear! He would like to thank his friend that’s like a brother Arian quinones for bringing him into the work of theater! He also wants to give a thank you to his past directors and the directors of this production! And last but certainly least His amazing supporting family and pets!!
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Lorraina Hutchinson
Master of the Justice
Lorraina Hutchinson is a rising freshman. She will be attending Millville High School in the fall, after spending most of her education in Middle Township. Rainy loves music and the theater, so you can very often find her on stage. She last played the Wicked Witch in the play Dorothy Meets Alice. She would like the thank the entire production team for taking the time to cultivate an amazing experience for the children and her family for always pushing her to acquire her dreams.
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Madeline Glasser
Valet
Madeline is excited to be a part of her second production with Cumberland Players. She has previously performed as part of the vocal ensemble in Mean Girls Jr., Ethel in Newsies Jr., Young/Middle Anna in Frozen Jr., Glinda in The Wizard of Oz Jr., and a Villager in The Lion King Jr. Madeline is entering her 11th year of dance and trains at Christine’s Studio of Dance, having started dancing at the age of 5. In her free time, she enjoys baking and spending time with her dogs.
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Luke Zimmerman
Doorman
Luke Zimmerman is entering his freshman year of CCTec. He is happy to be a part of this show! He was previously cast as Kristoff in VAMP’s production of Frozen Jr. When he’s not on stage, he likes to play baseball for East Vineland. He would like to thank all of his friends and family who always show up to support him.
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Antoinette Rada
Panicked Woman
Toni Rada is going into 8th grade at Johnstone School in the AMSA program. She is very excited to be a part of this show and really enjoys the experience. Toni was in Frozen Jr not to long ago with VAMP as “Sven” and the cast of this show went to perform in Disney World! She also does some backstage work, most recently doing spotlights for Beetlejuice at the Levoy Theatre! She would like to thank her family for always supporting her and her friends for making the theatre experience amazing!
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James Hutchinson
Foreman
James Hutchinson is a rising 5th grader. He will be attending Silver Run school in the fall, after attending Middle Township for the entirety of his education. He was last seen at Cumberland Players as the Tin Man in Dorothy Meets Alice. He is a big ball of energy and loves to solve Rubik's cubes. James would like to thank the entire production staff for giving him another opportunity to be on stage.
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Molly Klinetob
Sad Little Egg
Molly Klinetob is a 5th grader at St. Vincent de Paul Regional School. She is very excited to be a part of this production. She was last seen on stage in “Wonka Jr.” as an Oompa Loompa. She would like to thank her family, friends and directors for all of their love and support.
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Arabella Pacitto
Messenger
Arabella is excited to be performing with Kids @ CP for the first time! Recent credits include Seussical Jr. (Mayzie La Bird), Frozen Jr. (young Elsa) and Wonka Jr. (Charlie Bucket). Arabella would like to thank the whole production staff and the amazing cast for all of their support!