CREATIVE TEAM
Linda Dubuc Wilson - Director
Linda is an accomplished director, choreographer, and performer with a career spanning over 60 productions. A former professional singer and dancer, she has performed internationally in Bermuda and Australia, as well as on U.S. cruise lines. Linda taught elementary school in an Arts Integrated School, has taught Musical Theatre at Grossi Dance and Performing Arts Center and Acting at Playhouse on Park. She is currently employed as a House Manager at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, and most recently was contracted as Consultant and Creative lead for The Arts and Education Department’s Ensign Darling Vocal Fellowship program. Linda is the owner and director of Hot Music Company, LLC, which produces Broadway-style cabarets and benefit performances, raising tens of thousands of dollars for worthy causes since its founding in 2011. Her next directing project is Something Rotten for Theatre Guild of Simsbury which opens this November. Linda is thrilled to be directing Matilda the Musical for ECT. It’s been a joy working with a multigenerational Community Theatre cast, which is her roots! Thank you, Robb and Amanda, for your never ending support!
Linda is an accomplished director, choreographer, and performer with a career spanning over 60 productions. A former professional singer and dancer, she has performed internationally in Bermuda and Australia, as well as on U.S. cruise lines. Linda taught elementary school in an Arts Integrated School, has taught Musical Theatre at Grossi Dance and Performing Arts Center and Acting at Playhouse on Park. She is currently employed as a House Manager at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, and most recently was contracted as Consultant and Creative lead for The Arts and Education Department’s Ensign Darling Vocal Fellowship program. Linda is the owner and director of Hot Music Company, LLC, which produces Broadway-style cabarets and benefit performances, raising tens of thousands of dollars for worthy causes since its founding in 2011. Her next directing project is Something Rotten for Theatre Guild of Simsbury which opens this November. Linda is thrilled to be directing Matilda the Musical for ECT. It’s been a joy working with a multigenerational Community Theatre cast, which is her roots! Thank you, Robb and Amanda, for your never ending support!
Rachel Ballasy - Choreographer
Rachel returns with her fourth summer in a row as choreographer for ECT; choreographing Newsies in '22, directing and choreographing Beauty and the Beast in '23, as well as directing and choreographing Guys and Dolls last summer. Other recent shows she's choreographed include Head Over Heels with Bay Path University and Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day with Playhouse on Park. When not working behind the scenes Rachel is a performer, most recently working on Anastasia as Countess Lily (OHP), The Amazing Adventures of Dr. Wonderful and Her Dog as Mom (Playhouse on Park), and Legally Blonde as Elle Woods (LTM). This November Rachel will be asking for 'alms' as the Beggar Woman in Sweeney Todd (LTM). She'd like to thank her family for keeping her fed and sane. And a super special thank you to Nathan Holbrook for his ballroom dancing skills (he can do it all folks) and his assistance in choreographing 'Loud,' as well as her amazing dance captain Abigail Baham for keeping her moving in the right direction!
Rachel returns with her fourth summer in a row as choreographer for ECT; choreographing Newsies in '22, directing and choreographing Beauty and the Beast in '23, as well as directing and choreographing Guys and Dolls last summer. Other recent shows she's choreographed include Head Over Heels with Bay Path University and Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day with Playhouse on Park. When not working behind the scenes Rachel is a performer, most recently working on Anastasia as Countess Lily (OHP), The Amazing Adventures of Dr. Wonderful and Her Dog as Mom (Playhouse on Park), and Legally Blonde as Elle Woods (LTM). This November Rachel will be asking for 'alms' as the Beggar Woman in Sweeney Todd (LTM). She'd like to thank her family for keeping her fed and sane. And a super special thank you to Nathan Holbrook for his ballroom dancing skills (he can do it all folks) and his assistance in choreographing 'Loud,' as well as her amazing dance captain Abigail Baham for keeping her moving in the right direction!
Nathan Holbrook - Music Director & Conductor
Nathan Holbrook (he/him) is thrilled to be making his music directorial debut with ECT's production of Matilda! He has performed in community and professional theater across the country, including a production of Matilda that was canceled due to COVID, but music directing and conducting a pit orchestra has been a lifelong dream come true! Recent performing credits include: 9 to 5: The Musical, Legally Blonde (LTM); A Chorus Line! (OHP); Seussical (WHCT); Zanna Don’t (KETG).
Nathan Holbrook (he/him) is thrilled to be making his music directorial debut with ECT's production of Matilda! He has performed in community and professional theater across the country, including a production of Matilda that was canceled due to COVID, but music directing and conducting a pit orchestra has been a lifelong dream come true! Recent performing credits include: 9 to 5: The Musical, Legally Blonde (LTM); A Chorus Line! (OHP); Seussical (WHCT); Zanna Don’t (KETG).
Aaron Reynolds - Stage Manager
This will be my fourth show with ECT second as Stage manager. When I am not working with my ECT friends I have been keeping busy working on many shows in the area most notably playing Franz in Rock Of Ages (OHP), Don in A Chorus Line (OHP), Dwan in 9 to 5 (LTM) and will next be in Little Shop of Horrors at OHP. I also have the honor to be part of the improv troupe Phantom Sheep Players. I'm grateful for ECT and everything it has done for me and so many others.
This will be my fourth show with ECT second as Stage manager. When I am not working with my ECT friends I have been keeping busy working on many shows in the area most notably playing Franz in Rock Of Ages (OHP), Don in A Chorus Line (OHP), Dwan in 9 to 5 (LTM) and will next be in Little Shop of Horrors at OHP. I also have the honor to be part of the improv troupe Phantom Sheep Players. I'm grateful for ECT and everything it has done for me and so many others.
Amelia Crocker - Assistant Stage Manager
Amelia made her ECT debut in 2021, singing in the COVID Cabaret. Since then she has been a regular member and volunteer of the group, playing a Newsie in 2022, a Villager in 2023’s Beauty & the Beast, and a Hot Box Dancer & Gambler in 2024’s Guys & Dolls. This year Amelia stepped up to the Assistant Stage Manager role and we couldn’t be happier with her performance! Amelia’s attention to detail, creativity, reliability and fun spirit are an asset to the group and we are very lucky to have her. While in high school, Amelia was an active member of Ellington High School’s Opening Knight Players. She recently graduated and will be pursuing a degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders in the fall. She is also a 3rd degree black belt and teaches karate at American Karate Center in Ellington, so don’t sneak up on her.
Amelia made her ECT debut in 2021, singing in the COVID Cabaret. Since then she has been a regular member and volunteer of the group, playing a Newsie in 2022, a Villager in 2023’s Beauty & the Beast, and a Hot Box Dancer & Gambler in 2024’s Guys & Dolls. This year Amelia stepped up to the Assistant Stage Manager role and we couldn’t be happier with her performance! Amelia’s attention to detail, creativity, reliability and fun spirit are an asset to the group and we are very lucky to have her. While in high school, Amelia was an active member of Ellington High School’s Opening Knight Players. She recently graduated and will be pursuing a degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders in the fall. She is also a 3rd degree black belt and teaches karate at American Karate Center in Ellington, so don’t sneak up on her.
Owen Feindel - Set Designer & Builder
Owen Feindel started his career in sets as a member of OKP and worked on shows such as Sound of Music, Arsenic and Old Lace, and Xanadu. He continued his work at Western New England University through Stageless Players building sets for Little Shop of Horrors, Rocky Horror Picture Show, and working as Technical Director for Little Women and Chicago. Since graduating, he worked with OHP on Rock of Ages, and was the Carpenter for ECT's Guys and Dolls last year. He is super excited to be back in Ellington and hopes that everybody enjoys the show!
Owen Feindel started his career in sets as a member of OKP and worked on shows such as Sound of Music, Arsenic and Old Lace, and Xanadu. He continued his work at Western New England University through Stageless Players building sets for Little Shop of Horrors, Rocky Horror Picture Show, and working as Technical Director for Little Women and Chicago. Since graduating, he worked with OHP on Rock of Ages, and was the Carpenter for ECT's Guys and Dolls last year. He is super excited to be back in Ellington and hopes that everybody enjoys the show!
Abigail Baham - The Acrobat/Big Kid/Dance Captain/Telly Tapper
This is Abigail Baham’s first production with ECT and she’s so glad that she found them! Previously, you may have seen her in Opera House Player’s productions of Jesus Christ Superstar, Be More Chill, and A Chorus Line. Outside of theater, she loves to spend time with her friends and take naps with her cat, Jalapeño. Special shout out to her best friends, Jaz and Horatio. #beep
This is Abigail Baham’s first production with ECT and she’s so glad that she found them! Previously, you may have seen her in Opera House Player’s productions of Jesus Christ Superstar, Be More Chill, and A Chorus Line. Outside of theater, she loves to spend time with her friends and take naps with her cat, Jalapeño. Special shout out to her best friends, Jaz and Horatio. #beep
CAST
May Cavanagh - Matilda
May is a 16 year old performer who has had a passion for acting ever since she was little. She has been in many shows with EMS drama troupe, OKP, and ECT! She is absolutely thrilled to be playing the role of Matilda in Ellington Community Theaters 2025 production of Matilda as it has been a dream role of hers for a while! She would like to thank her family, friends, and pets for always being so supportive of her acting dreams. She would also like to thank the creative team of Matilda and the entire cast for helping make this such an amazing experience! Once again I’m so grateful to be playing this role and I hope you all enjoy the show!
May is a 16 year old performer who has had a passion for acting ever since she was little. She has been in many shows with EMS drama troupe, OKP, and ECT! She is absolutely thrilled to be playing the role of Matilda in Ellington Community Theaters 2025 production of Matilda as it has been a dream role of hers for a while! She would like to thank her family, friends, and pets for always being so supportive of her acting dreams. She would also like to thank the creative team of Matilda and the entire cast for helping make this such an amazing experience! Once again I’m so grateful to be playing this role and I hope you all enjoy the show!
Nicole Grondahl - TRUNCHBULL
Nicole is delighted to be making her debut with Ellington Community Theatre Company. Recent credits include a role of Priest #2 and ensemble for Jesus Christ Superstar with Opera House Players, Alto with The Hartford Chorale, and as lead-singer for electronic-synth duo Dominant Genes with her talented husband Jeffrey. She has a Bachelors of Arts in Opera Performance and Business from Bay Path University (and has also trained with Keene State College, UCONN and more). Despite her current role, Nicole is a loving Mother to two daughters Abbey & Kara.
Nicole is delighted to be making her debut with Ellington Community Theatre Company. Recent credits include a role of Priest #2 and ensemble for Jesus Christ Superstar with Opera House Players, Alto with The Hartford Chorale, and as lead-singer for electronic-synth duo Dominant Genes with her talented husband Jeffrey. She has a Bachelors of Arts in Opera Performance and Business from Bay Path University (and has also trained with Keene State College, UCONN and more). Despite her current role, Nicole is a loving Mother to two daughters Abbey & Kara.
Casey Banville - Miss Honey
Casey is excited to make her debut with Ellington Community Theater as Miss Honey! Most recently, Casey was seen in the Opera House Players production of Rock of Ages as Constance and RENT as Alexi Darling. Other favorite roles include Heidi in The Heidi Chronicles and Giacinta in Scapino. By day, Casey is an English and Drama teacher at Hampden Charter School of Science in Chicopee, MA. By night, she's an actor and a dance teacher at Dick Barker School of Dance in Ludlow, MA. Casey would like to thank her parents, friends, and coworkers for their encouragement throughout her entire theater career. She would also like to thank her husband Alexander for taking care of the guinea pigs, the puppy, and for his endless love and support. Enjoy the show!
Casey is excited to make her debut with Ellington Community Theater as Miss Honey! Most recently, Casey was seen in the Opera House Players production of Rock of Ages as Constance and RENT as Alexi Darling. Other favorite roles include Heidi in The Heidi Chronicles and Giacinta in Scapino. By day, Casey is an English and Drama teacher at Hampden Charter School of Science in Chicopee, MA. By night, she's an actor and a dance teacher at Dick Barker School of Dance in Ludlow, MA. Casey would like to thank her parents, friends, and coworkers for their encouragement throughout her entire theater career. She would also like to thank her husband Alexander for taking care of the guinea pigs, the puppy, and for his endless love and support. Enjoy the show!
Blaise DiModugno - Mr. Wormwood
Blaise is very excited to be appearing in this production of Matilda the Musical. Some of his recent acting credits include Acting Troupe in Something Rotten! with The Little Theatre of Manchester, a Wickersham Brother in Seussical with West Hartford Community Theater and Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls with ECT. He hopes you enjoy this show, as it is his favorite musical! He’d like to thank the wonderful cast and crew of this show for being extremely fun to work alongside.
Blaise is very excited to be appearing in this production of Matilda the Musical. Some of his recent acting credits include Acting Troupe in Something Rotten! with The Little Theatre of Manchester, a Wickersham Brother in Seussical with West Hartford Community Theater and Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls with ECT. He hopes you enjoy this show, as it is his favorite musical! He’d like to thank the wonderful cast and crew of this show for being extremely fun to work alongside.
Julia Hart - Mrs. Wormwood
Julia is thrilled to make her debut with Ellington Community Theater! Favorite past credits include Little Shop of Horrors (Chiffon), Chicago (Hunyak), and Rock of Ages (Ensemble). She’s especially grateful for the opportunity to perform alongside such a talented, multigenerational cast and looks forward to many more productions with this amazing group. Special thanks to Linda, Nathan, Rachel, Aaron, Amelia, Owen, and the entire board for their unwavering support and dedication.
Julia is thrilled to make her debut with Ellington Community Theater! Favorite past credits include Little Shop of Horrors (Chiffon), Chicago (Hunyak), and Rock of Ages (Ensemble). She’s especially grateful for the opportunity to perform alongside such a talented, multigenerational cast and looks forward to many more productions with this amazing group. Special thanks to Linda, Nathan, Rachel, Aaron, Amelia, Owen, and the entire board for their unwavering support and dedication.
Jackson Stearns - Michael Wormwood
Jackson Stearns is a returning actor to ECT this year as Michael Wormwood. Jackson was part of last year's ensemble and can be found on stage often with Ellington High School's Opening Knight Players. He serves both as an actor and chair of lighting crew. Theater has been close to his heart since second grade and he hopes to continue with it long into the future.
Jackson Stearns is a returning actor to ECT this year as Michael Wormwood. Jackson was part of last year's ensemble and can be found on stage often with Ellington High School's Opening Knight Players. He serves both as an actor and chair of lighting crew. Theater has been close to his heart since second grade and he hopes to continue with it long into the future.
Jenna Castonguay (she/her/hers)- Mrs. Phelps
Jenna currently resides in Windsor, CT, and is thrilled to be in her first ETC production! Jenna works as a CT-based theatre educator. She is the drama club director for Manchester High School and teaches summer camps for Playhouse Theatre Academy (West Hartford, CT). Favorite acting credits include Newsies (Hannah, Medda u/s), The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui (Ensemble, Betty Dullfeet u/s), and The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy Gale). Favorite directing credits include Chicago: Teen Edition, Clue: High School Edition, Mamma Mia, and Almost, Maine. Thank you endlessly and lots of love to my support circle: Dad, Mom, Cory, Leah, Abby, Lottie, Eleanor, and Precious.
Jenna currently resides in Windsor, CT, and is thrilled to be in her first ETC production! Jenna works as a CT-based theatre educator. She is the drama club director for Manchester High School and teaches summer camps for Playhouse Theatre Academy (West Hartford, CT). Favorite acting credits include Newsies (Hannah, Medda u/s), The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui (Ensemble, Betty Dullfeet u/s), and The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy Gale). Favorite directing credits include Chicago: Teen Edition, Clue: High School Edition, Mamma Mia, and Almost, Maine. Thank you endlessly and lots of love to my support circle: Dad, Mom, Cory, Leah, Abby, Lottie, Eleanor, and Precious.
Taylor Smith - Rudolpho
This is my first production with Ellington Community Theatre and my first musical since playing a pirate in “The Pirates of Penzance” in the fifth grade! It was an amazing experience preparing for this show. I am grateful for the knowledge and guidance of our directors, which has helped me develop passable ballroom skills. My castmates were all immensely supportive and fun to work with. When I am not at rehearsals I enjoy books, movies, motorcycles, snowboards, and pretty much anything else you can do out in nature. My son Kingsley, playing Nigel, has been the inspiration to take the first step to try something that I have always wanted to. I would not be here without him or my amazing person Amber, who has supported me going straight from work to rehearsal many nights preparing for this show. I look forward to whatever my next performing experience will be.
This is my first production with Ellington Community Theatre and my first musical since playing a pirate in “The Pirates of Penzance” in the fifth grade! It was an amazing experience preparing for this show. I am grateful for the knowledge and guidance of our directors, which has helped me develop passable ballroom skills. My castmates were all immensely supportive and fun to work with. When I am not at rehearsals I enjoy books, movies, motorcycles, snowboards, and pretty much anything else you can do out in nature. My son Kingsley, playing Nigel, has been the inspiration to take the first step to try something that I have always wanted to. I would not be here without him or my amazing person Amber, who has supported me going straight from work to rehearsal many nights preparing for this show. I look forward to whatever my next performing experience will be.
Emma Cantin - Alice/Classmate
Emma Cantin is thrilled to be part of her 3rd ECT summer production in the role of Alice. Emma is 12 years old and entering the 7th grade at Saint James School. Emma is a member of the Toriography Dance Company where she has trained in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary & Musical Theater Dance for 9 years, she is also a vocal student at Fox Hill Music School.
Past shows include Beauty and the Beast (Chip) and Guys and Dolls (Mission Kid), Sponge Bob the Musical (Sardine Solo), Peter Pan (Nana), 101 Dalmatians (Narrator) and The Grunch (Rachel).
Emma wants to thank her friends and family for always supporting her and ECT for another great summer!
Emma Cantin is thrilled to be part of her 3rd ECT summer production in the role of Alice. Emma is 12 years old and entering the 7th grade at Saint James School. Emma is a member of the Toriography Dance Company where she has trained in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary & Musical Theater Dance for 9 years, she is also a vocal student at Fox Hill Music School.
Past shows include Beauty and the Beast (Chip) and Guys and Dolls (Mission Kid), Sponge Bob the Musical (Sardine Solo), Peter Pan (Nana), 101 Dalmatians (Narrator) and The Grunch (Rachel).
Emma wants to thank her friends and family for always supporting her and ECT for another great summer!
Eleanor Stocker - Hortensia/Classmate
Ellie is happy to be returning to ECT for her second production, after having an amazing experience with Beauty and the Beast. Being no stranger to the stage, Ellie has been performing as a competitive dancer for several years, and loves gymnastics and soccer as well. Not one to lose her marshmallows when things go unexpectedly, because it’s all about having fun! She’d like to thank her parents and her brother Will, and all the Matilda cast and crew members. She’s very excited for her first named role in this show!
Ellie is happy to be returning to ECT for her second production, after having an amazing experience with Beauty and the Beast. Being no stranger to the stage, Ellie has been performing as a competitive dancer for several years, and loves gymnastics and soccer as well. Not one to lose her marshmallows when things go unexpectedly, because it’s all about having fun! She’d like to thank her parents and her brother Will, and all the Matilda cast and crew members. She’s very excited for her first named role in this show!
Arabella Winslow - Tammy/Classmate
This is Arabella’s first show with Ellington Community Theater! She is so excited to be a part of this program for the first time. When Arabella is not acting, she is usually reading or listening to music. Arabella has previously been as Inspector Bungler in Dinner at Eight, Dead by Nine, and Alice in The Addams Family. Arabella is so proud of the whole cast, crew, and directors for making this show possible! Enjoy the show!
This is Arabella’s first show with Ellington Community Theater! She is so excited to be a part of this program for the first time. When Arabella is not acting, she is usually reading or listening to music. Arabella has previously been as Inspector Bungler in Dinner at Eight, Dead by Nine, and Alice in The Addams Family. Arabella is so proud of the whole cast, crew, and directors for making this show possible! Enjoy the show!
Grace Hardiman - Erica/Classmate
Hi, I’m Grace Hardiman and this is my first theater production. I have been an actress since I was born though, through play and personal expression. I am also a football cheerleader and love to make others smile and dance along with me! My dream is to someday live in the Big Apple, perform and spread sunshine to others. I cannot wait to have my family see me shine up on stage. Enjoy the show!
Hi, I’m Grace Hardiman and this is my first theater production. I have been an actress since I was born though, through play and personal expression. I am also a football cheerleader and love to make others smile and dance along with me! My dream is to someday live in the Big Apple, perform and spread sunshine to others. I cannot wait to have my family see me shine up on stage. Enjoy the show!
Kingsley Smith - Nigel/Classmate
This is my first production with Ellington Community Theatre—and my very first musical! The cast and crew of Matilda have been so welcoming, and I’ve made fast friends with many people. When I’m not at rehearsals, I enjoy playing piano, hanging out with friends, and reading. I’ve read the Harry Potter series three times! I want to thank my mom for all the packed dinners, rides to rehearsal, and help with practicing. And a big thank you to my dad—who is playing Rudolpho—for being in the show with me. It’s so much fun having him on stage too. He’s very funny! My experience with ECT has shown me how much I love acting, and I know this will be the first of many productions for me. Our music director, Nathan Holbrook, has been such an inspiration—I hope to be as talented as he is one day. My mom says my eyes light up with prideful excitement when I talk about performing. I love Ellington Community Theatre!
This is my first production with Ellington Community Theatre—and my very first musical! The cast and crew of Matilda have been so welcoming, and I’ve made fast friends with many people. When I’m not at rehearsals, I enjoy playing piano, hanging out with friends, and reading. I’ve read the Harry Potter series three times! I want to thank my mom for all the packed dinners, rides to rehearsal, and help with practicing. And a big thank you to my dad—who is playing Rudolpho—for being in the show with me. It’s so much fun having him on stage too. He’s very funny! My experience with ECT has shown me how much I love acting, and I know this will be the first of many productions for me. Our music director, Nathan Holbrook, has been such an inspiration—I hope to be as talented as he is one day. My mom says my eyes light up with prideful excitement when I talk about performing. I love Ellington Community Theatre!
Liliana Cole - Lavender/Classmate
Reappearing at ECT for her fourth musical production, 12 year old Liliana Cole is back with more! This will be her first time with a named role and she couldn’t be more excited. As Matilda’s friend and classmate, she is in anticipation for the excitement and joy building up in this production. Off stage, she enjoys lacrosse, Irish dancing, reading books, learning, and spending time with the people close to her heart. She is grateful for the people who help make each year of theatre since her first show full of joy and possibility. Rachel, Aaron, cast and tech, and our director Linda-thank you! And most especially, my family and friends who support me and my love for musical theater.
Reappearing at ECT for her fourth musical production, 12 year old Liliana Cole is back with more! This will be her first time with a named role and she couldn’t be more excited. As Matilda’s friend and classmate, she is in anticipation for the excitement and joy building up in this production. Off stage, she enjoys lacrosse, Irish dancing, reading books, learning, and spending time with the people close to her heart. She is grateful for the people who help make each year of theatre since her first show full of joy and possibility. Rachel, Aaron, cast and tech, and our director Linda-thank you! And most especially, my family and friends who support me and my love for musical theater.
Lily Rinaldi - Amanda/Classmate
Lily Rinaldi is 10 years old and a rising 5th Grader at Windermere Elementary School. She is making her Ellington Community Theater debut, but is no stranger to the stage. Lily has been in numerous shows with CAST where she played “Chum” in Finding Nemo Kids, “Mama Bear” in Once Upon A Crime, “Charlotte” in Oliver JR, and “Annie” in Annie Kids. Lily loves taking dance classes at Dance Express of Tolland and is actively involved in her Girl Scout troop. In her spare time, Lily loves learning about science and spending time with her friends and family. She would like to thank everyone at ECT for this amazing experience and has loved working with this supportive cast!
Lily Rinaldi is 10 years old and a rising 5th Grader at Windermere Elementary School. She is making her Ellington Community Theater debut, but is no stranger to the stage. Lily has been in numerous shows with CAST where she played “Chum” in Finding Nemo Kids, “Mama Bear” in Once Upon A Crime, “Charlotte” in Oliver JR, and “Annie” in Annie Kids. Lily loves taking dance classes at Dance Express of Tolland and is actively involved in her Girl Scout troop. In her spare time, Lily loves learning about science and spending time with her friends and family. She would like to thank everyone at ECT for this amazing experience and has loved working with this supportive cast!
Perseah Smalley - Bruce/Classmate
Back on the ECT stage, “Matilda” will be Perseah's ninth show with ECT! She has also been in productions with the middle school in years past, and the high school this year, like Our Place, for a total of 15 shows! She's incredibly excited to bring Bruce to life, (and have the cake!). When not on the stage, Perseah runs her own blog and is often researching new projects. She wants to shout out all her amazing friends, either in the show or coming to see it, her brother for being gorgtastic, her dad for helping out, and her mom for taking the leap and doing a show with her again!
Back on the ECT stage, “Matilda” will be Perseah's ninth show with ECT! She has also been in productions with the middle school in years past, and the high school this year, like Our Place, for a total of 15 shows! She's incredibly excited to bring Bruce to life, (and have the cake!). When not on the stage, Perseah runs her own blog and is often researching new projects. She wants to shout out all her amazing friends, either in the show or coming to see it, her brother for being gorgtastic, her dad for helping out, and her mom for taking the leap and doing a show with her again!
Scotty McNeil (he/him) - Doctor/Ensemble/Telly Tapper
Scotty returns to the boards with ECT for his second show after redeeming his soul as Big Jule in Guys and Dolls last year. He is pleased to join his daughter Sadie in her theatre debut! Scotty has been on stage since Sadie's age and has been in numerous shows, choral groups, and ensembles. Some favorite past shows include Grease (Zuko), Oklahoma (Curly), Les Miserables (Enjolras), Wicked, and Newsies. When not on stage, Scotty enjoys cooking, travel, and sleeping past 6am on the weekends. He looks forward to another unforgettable run with this amazing group of big and small humans. Love to his wife Jaime and son Max for their continued support!
Scotty returns to the boards with ECT for his second show after redeeming his soul as Big Jule in Guys and Dolls last year. He is pleased to join his daughter Sadie in her theatre debut! Scotty has been on stage since Sadie's age and has been in numerous shows, choral groups, and ensembles. Some favorite past shows include Grease (Zuko), Oklahoma (Curly), Les Miserables (Enjolras), Wicked, and Newsies. When not on stage, Scotty enjoys cooking, travel, and sleeping past 6am on the weekends. He looks forward to another unforgettable run with this amazing group of big and small humans. Love to his wife Jaime and son Max for their continued support!
Ethan Denis - Escapologist/Big Kid
Ethan Denis is thrilled to be part of Ellington Community Theatre’s summer production of Matilda! A passionate performer, Ethan previously appeared in Tolland High Schools, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Mary Poppins, where he fell in love with the stage. He is currently a singer in his college’s choir, where he continues to grow as a vocalist and performer. Ethan is grateful for the opportunity to bring this story to life with such a talented cast and crew!
Ethan Denis is thrilled to be part of Ellington Community Theatre’s summer production of Matilda! A passionate performer, Ethan previously appeared in Tolland High Schools, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Mary Poppins, where he fell in love with the stage. He is currently a singer in his college’s choir, where he continues to grow as a vocalist and performer. Ethan is grateful for the opportunity to bring this story to life with such a talented cast and crew!
Richard Kenyon - Sergi/Ensemble
This is my first show with ECT, as well as being my first stage performance of any play/musical. I’ll be sharing the stage with my daughter Alexandria, who is also here at ECT for her first production ever. I would like to thank my wife for encouraging me to join this group and for all of her support through it all.
This is my first show with ECT, as well as being my first stage performance of any play/musical. I’ll be sharing the stage with my daughter Alexandria, who is also here at ECT for her first production ever. I would like to thank my wife for encouraging me to join this group and for all of her support through it all.
Quinn Pack - Children’s Entertainer, Russian Thug, Ensemble
This is Quinn’s first production with ECT, and his first time on stage in more than 30 years. He had the role of Barnum in Barnum (the musical) in high school but took a long break due to professional training and raising 5 wonderful children. When not working or at home, Quinn enjoys exercising, playing the organ, and directing the choir at church. He is happy to be back on the stage, alongside his daughter, Grace.
This is Quinn’s first production with ECT, and his first time on stage in more than 30 years. He had the role of Barnum in Barnum (the musical) in high school but took a long break due to professional training and raising 5 wonderful children. When not working or at home, Quinn enjoys exercising, playing the organ, and directing the choir at church. He is happy to be back on the stage, alongside his daughter, Grace.
CJ Firetto - Big Kid/Russian Henchman
CJ has been with Ellington Community Theatre since he was 6, playing the roles of "Wacky" and an orphan boy in "Annie" in 2017, a lost boy in "Peter Pan" in 2018, a monkey and a munchkin in "The Wizard of Oz" in 2019, Romeo in “Disney’s Newsies!” in 2022, ensemble in the 2023 production of Beauty and the Beast, and ensemble in the 2024 production of Guys and Dolls. He has also played various lead roles in Ellington Middle School’s drama department. He is also very excited to start a new chapter in his life, as a rising freshman at Rockville High School. He would like to thank everyone who works hard to make the production a success!
CJ has been with Ellington Community Theatre since he was 6, playing the roles of "Wacky" and an orphan boy in "Annie" in 2017, a lost boy in "Peter Pan" in 2018, a monkey and a munchkin in "The Wizard of Oz" in 2019, Romeo in “Disney’s Newsies!” in 2022, ensemble in the 2023 production of Beauty and the Beast, and ensemble in the 2024 production of Guys and Dolls. He has also played various lead roles in Ellington Middle School’s drama department. He is also very excited to start a new chapter in his life, as a rising freshman at Rockville High School. He would like to thank everyone who works hard to make the production a success!
Adam Federowicz - Russian Henchman/Ensemble
Making his ECT debut, Adam is no stranger to the stage. He has been in 2 RHS productions. Adam is involved in his school's music program. He is also a rising junior at RHS. Adam would like to thank his family for supporting him. Adam also plays the alto saxophone, which he has done for ten years now.
Making his ECT debut, Adam is no stranger to the stage. He has been in 2 RHS productions. Adam is involved in his school's music program. He is also a rising junior at RHS. Adam would like to thank his family for supporting him. Adam also plays the alto saxophone, which he has done for ten years now.
Alisa Dwyer - Big Kid/Telly Tapper
Alisa has been involved in theater for the last 12 years. Matilda is her fourth show with ECT - previously having performed in Guys & Dolls, Beauty & the Beast, as well as Peter Pan. Alisa graduated from Ellington High School this past June & was an active member of the Opening Knight Players. When not doing theater, Alisa enjoys color guard, embroidery, drawing, playing video games & frequenting the drive thru of the Rockville Dunkin Donuts. She would like to thank her Mom, Dad, sisters, Grandma, Grandpa & dog Simon Puppy for their unending love & support.
Alisa has been involved in theater for the last 12 years. Matilda is her fourth show with ECT - previously having performed in Guys & Dolls, Beauty & the Beast, as well as Peter Pan. Alisa graduated from Ellington High School this past June & was an active member of the Opening Knight Players. When not doing theater, Alisa enjoys color guard, embroidery, drawing, playing video games & frequenting the drive thru of the Rockville Dunkin Donuts. She would like to thank her Mom, Dad, sisters, Grandma, Grandpa & dog Simon Puppy for their unending love & support.
Anne Morrissette - Ensemble/Telly Tapper
ECT Board member and community theatre enthusiast, Anne is so happy to be back together with the ECT family! Her very first role was Aunt Spiker in James and the Giant Peach. Other past roles include Aunt Em and Ozian in the Muny version of The Wizard of Oz, and other past shows include Shrek the Musical, A Christmas Carol, Matilda (yes, she’s been there before!) and ECT’s Newsies and Beauty and the Beast, as well as a crazy 7 roles in Dr. Dolittle! She also enjoys doing tech for theatre (lights and sound, ) as well as seeing plays and musicals, going to concerts, food festivals, being at the beach and spending time with her friends and family, (especially her daughter Emilie!)
“I would like to thank the creative team for being so very patient with me as I juggled being in the show as well as my various production/board member tasks! I would also like to thank my family and friends for supporting me in my love for theatre!”
ECT Board member and community theatre enthusiast, Anne is so happy to be back together with the ECT family! Her very first role was Aunt Spiker in James and the Giant Peach. Other past roles include Aunt Em and Ozian in the Muny version of The Wizard of Oz, and other past shows include Shrek the Musical, A Christmas Carol, Matilda (yes, she’s been there before!) and ECT’s Newsies and Beauty and the Beast, as well as a crazy 7 roles in Dr. Dolittle! She also enjoys doing tech for theatre (lights and sound, ) as well as seeing plays and musicals, going to concerts, food festivals, being at the beach and spending time with her friends and family, (especially her daughter Emilie!)
“I would like to thank the creative team for being so very patient with me as I juggled being in the show as well as my various production/board member tasks! I would also like to thank my family and friends for supporting me in my love for theatre!”
Chelsea Macedo - Ensemble
Making her second appearance on the ECT stage, Chelsea is excited to be a part of Matilda’s ensemble! When she’s not at rehearsal, she enjoys crafting, painting, and doing silly dances for her son. She’d like to thank her husband for handling many recent bedtimes for their little “miracle” so that she could make her return to the stage!
Making her second appearance on the ECT stage, Chelsea is excited to be a part of Matilda’s ensemble! When she’s not at rehearsal, she enjoys crafting, painting, and doing silly dances for her son. She’d like to thank her husband for handling many recent bedtimes for their little “miracle” so that she could make her return to the stage!
Christine Montanari - Ensemble/Telly Tapper
Christine is excited to perform in her second show with ECT. She performed in her first ever show, Guys and Dolls in 2024 (with her trusty sidekick ‘the drum’) and was bitten by the theater bug. She is excited to take the stage again this year. When she is not on the stage performing she teaches preschool and is working toward finishing her Masters Degree. In her limited free time she enjoys swimming, doing puzzles, and playing board games with her family. She is especially grateful to her kids and her husband for holding down the fort at home so she can come to rehearsals and enjoy being on the show. Christine also serves on the ECT Board of Directors.
Christine is excited to perform in her second show with ECT. She performed in her first ever show, Guys and Dolls in 2024 (with her trusty sidekick ‘the drum’) and was bitten by the theater bug. She is excited to take the stage again this year. When she is not on the stage performing she teaches preschool and is working toward finishing her Masters Degree. In her limited free time she enjoys swimming, doing puzzles, and playing board games with her family. She is especially grateful to her kids and her husband for holding down the fort at home so she can come to rehearsals and enjoy being on the show. Christine also serves on the ECT Board of Directors.
Jessica Barone - Ensemble
Jessica Barone is an actor, author, cosplayer, educator, singer, and the mother of a warrior princess. Jessica is the author of The Shadowlands series and is proud to be one half of the YouTube channel Take 2 Productions Her one-time journey on the Galactic Starcruiser in Disney World inspired her to re-enter the world of performance, imagination and creativity.
Jessica Barone is an actor, author, cosplayer, educator, singer, and the mother of a warrior princess. Jessica is the author of The Shadowlands series and is proud to be one half of the YouTube channel Take 2 Productions Her one-time journey on the Galactic Starcruiser in Disney World inspired her to re-enter the world of performance, imagination and creativity.
Julianna Eaton - Ensemble
Katy Smalley - Ensemble
Excited to return to the stage, Katy is in the ensemble for Matilda! Previously, she was in ECT's ensembles for Music Man and Annie, and now she's back on the stage. When she's not rehearsing she spends time with her family, inside or outside. She would like to thank her husband, Josh, her children: Jedi, Eros, and Wyllow, for their flexibility and support. I'd also like to thank Perseah, for sharing this adventure with me (it's been so exciting)! Lastly, I’d like to thank the cast, crew, board, and everyone involved for working together to create community theater magic.
Excited to return to the stage, Katy is in the ensemble for Matilda! Previously, she was in ECT's ensembles for Music Man and Annie, and now she's back on the stage. When she's not rehearsing she spends time with her family, inside or outside. She would like to thank her husband, Josh, her children: Jedi, Eros, and Wyllow, for their flexibility and support. I'd also like to thank Perseah, for sharing this adventure with me (it's been so exciting)! Lastly, I’d like to thank the cast, crew, board, and everyone involved for working together to create community theater magic.
Polly Hewitt-Drapeau - Ensemble
Polly is excited to be on stage with her daughter, Eleanor. After taking a long 16 year hiatus from the stage, Polly is thrilled to be making her ECT debut in the production of Matilda the Musical. A few of her past musical productions include, Hair, Cabaret, Pippin, and RENT. She would like to thank the talented cast and crew for their hard work and dedication! A special thanks to her wife for showing her support and encouraging this return to the stage! Enjoy the show!
Polly is excited to be on stage with her daughter, Eleanor. After taking a long 16 year hiatus from the stage, Polly is thrilled to be making her ECT debut in the production of Matilda the Musical. A few of her past musical productions include, Hair, Cabaret, Pippin, and RENT. She would like to thank the talented cast and crew for their hard work and dedication! A special thanks to her wife for showing her support and encouraging this return to the stage! Enjoy the show!
Sam Norman - Ensemble
Sam is excited to work with ECT for the first time in this heartwarming and hysterical show! She has previously held roles both on and off the stage: from being in the ensemble of The Prom (Exit 7 Players), to stage managing and lighting shows for her college drama club (Dramatis Personae at University of Hartford), to directing her college's yearly production of The Vagina Monologues. She is a general music and choir teacher at Mansfield Middle School (CT), and loves playing ukulele, singing, and reading in her spare time. Special thank you to Aaron: for encouraging her to audition for this show, Jake: for being the best drummer and soulmate a person could ask for, and to Bee and Pickles (her cats): for being the fuzzy lights of her life!
Sam is excited to work with ECT for the first time in this heartwarming and hysterical show! She has previously held roles both on and off the stage: from being in the ensemble of The Prom (Exit 7 Players), to stage managing and lighting shows for her college drama club (Dramatis Personae at University of Hartford), to directing her college's yearly production of The Vagina Monologues. She is a general music and choir teacher at Mansfield Middle School (CT), and loves playing ukulele, singing, and reading in her spare time. Special thank you to Aaron: for encouraging her to audition for this show, Jake: for being the best drummer and soulmate a person could ask for, and to Bee and Pickles (her cats): for being the fuzzy lights of her life!
Talyah Greene - Ensemble
Talyah is going into her senior year of high school at Stafford High School. This is Talyah’s second show with Ellington Community Theatre. Last year she was in Guys and Dolls as a hotbox dancer. Other past roles she has had outside of ECT have been in the ensemble in Little Shop of Horrors and Phantom of the Opera and this past school year she portrayed Alice Beineke in The Addams Family at Stafford High School. She also participates in Show Choir and Chamber Singers as well as regular Concert Choir and works as a TA at her temple. She would like to thank her family and friends for helping her on her journey in theater, and the entire cast and crew for making this show the best it can be.
Talyah is going into her senior year of high school at Stafford High School. This is Talyah’s second show with Ellington Community Theatre. Last year she was in Guys and Dolls as a hotbox dancer. Other past roles she has had outside of ECT have been in the ensemble in Little Shop of Horrors and Phantom of the Opera and this past school year she portrayed Alice Beineke in The Addams Family at Stafford High School. She also participates in Show Choir and Chamber Singers as well as regular Concert Choir and works as a TA at her temple. She would like to thank her family and friends for helping her on her journey in theater, and the entire cast and crew for making this show the best it can be.
Allie Jackopsic - Big Kid
This will be my second show with ECT and I was a mission kid in Guys and Dolls last year. When I am not enjoying my time with my ECT friends, I am a competitive dancer at The Code in Glastonbury, where I take hip hop, acro, jazz/lyrical, and leaps and turns. I also take acro at Trick Dynamix. I would like to thank everyone in my family for their support, including my dog Duncan. Thank you to all of my family and friends for coming to watch me and supporting my dreams! ECT staff and actors are the best! Enjoy the show!
This will be my second show with ECT and I was a mission kid in Guys and Dolls last year. When I am not enjoying my time with my ECT friends, I am a competitive dancer at The Code in Glastonbury, where I take hip hop, acro, jazz/lyrical, and leaps and turns. I also take acro at Trick Dynamix. I would like to thank everyone in my family for their support, including my dog Duncan. Thank you to all of my family and friends for coming to watch me and supporting my dreams! ECT staff and actors are the best! Enjoy the show!
Amelia Marut - Big Kid
Amelia is excited to return to the Ellington Community Theater stage for her third production! She previously appeared in Beauty and the Beast and Guys and Dolls, and is thrilled to be part of Matilda. She has also been in EMS’s production of High School Musical JR. When she’s not performing, Amelia enjoys playing basketball and lacrosse, crafting and spending time with her friends. She would like to thank her family, friends, and directors for all their support!
Amelia is excited to return to the Ellington Community Theater stage for her third production! She previously appeared in Beauty and the Beast and Guys and Dolls, and is thrilled to be part of Matilda. She has also been in EMS’s production of High School Musical JR. When she’s not performing, Amelia enjoys playing basketball and lacrosse, crafting and spending time with her friends. She would like to thank her family, friends, and directors for all their support!
Anderson Winn - Big Kid
Andy has acted in one prior ECT show, 2019’s 'The Wizard of Oz'. Outside of ECT, he has performed in multiple Ellington Middle School Drama Troupe shows, such as 'The Addams Family', 'High School Musical', and 'Dinner at Eight, Dead by Nine'. This summer, he will also be performing in 'Annie Jr.' at the EMS Drama Camp. Come see the show at EMS on Friday, August 1st at 7:00 PM or Saturday, August 2nd at 2:00 PM!
In his free time, Andy enjoys listening to music, singing, swimming, and just relaxing. He hopes you all have a good time and enjoy the show. To the Creative Team and friends who have helped him along during it - Love you all!
Andy has acted in one prior ECT show, 2019’s 'The Wizard of Oz'. Outside of ECT, he has performed in multiple Ellington Middle School Drama Troupe shows, such as 'The Addams Family', 'High School Musical', and 'Dinner at Eight, Dead by Nine'. This summer, he will also be performing in 'Annie Jr.' at the EMS Drama Camp. Come see the show at EMS on Friday, August 1st at 7:00 PM or Saturday, August 2nd at 2:00 PM!
In his free time, Andy enjoys listening to music, singing, swimming, and just relaxing. He hopes you all have a good time and enjoy the show. To the Creative Team and friends who have helped him along during it - Love you all!
Ceili Handly - Big Kid/Telly Tapper
Ceili Handly is an eleven-year-old warrior princess. She's been dancing on stage since the age of three, and was a finalist at the Hartford Bushnell's Celebration of Music at the age of five. Ceili is proud to be one half of the YouTube channel Take 2 Productions. Ceili's favorite performer is Elvis Presley. Her visit to Graceland in 2024 inspired her to dream big.
Ceili Handly is an eleven-year-old warrior princess. She's been dancing on stage since the age of three, and was a finalist at the Hartford Bushnell's Celebration of Music at the age of five. Ceili is proud to be one half of the YouTube channel Take 2 Productions. Ceili's favorite performer is Elvis Presley. Her visit to Graceland in 2024 inspired her to dream big.
Farren Kelly- Big Kid
Farren is so excited to be a part of this smashing production of one of her favorite musicals. This is her first show with ECT, and everyone has been so lovely and supportive. Her past roles include Davey in Newsies (EHSYF), Wyatt Wickersham in Seussical the Musical (WHCT), and Viola/Cesario in Twelfth Night (Truth Beauty Goodness Co-op Productions). Farren has had an amazing time and wants to give a shout out to her sister Mairead, for being awesome; all her other Big Kids in crime; Mom, Dad, and Abby for graciously driving her to and from rehearsals,
and the production team for just being lovely humans. She hopes you enjoy the show, and that the smell of rebellion is overpowering.
Farren is so excited to be a part of this smashing production of one of her favorite musicals. This is her first show with ECT, and everyone has been so lovely and supportive. Her past roles include Davey in Newsies (EHSYF), Wyatt Wickersham in Seussical the Musical (WHCT), and Viola/Cesario in Twelfth Night (Truth Beauty Goodness Co-op Productions). Farren has had an amazing time and wants to give a shout out to her sister Mairead, for being awesome; all her other Big Kids in crime; Mom, Dad, and Abby for graciously driving her to and from rehearsals,
and the production team for just being lovely humans. She hopes you enjoy the show, and that the smell of rebellion is overpowering.
Forrest Williams - Big Kid
Matilda is Forrest’s fourth show with ECT. They have been doing community theater locally since they were 11 years old. Some of their favorite shows they’ve been in are Newsies, Once Upon A Mattress, Once On This Island and Seussical.
Matilda is Forrest’s fourth show with ECT. They have been doing community theater locally since they were 11 years old. Some of their favorite shows they’ve been in are Newsies, Once Upon A Mattress, Once On This Island and Seussical.
Grace Pack - Big Kid
Matilda is Grace’s second show with ECT and her seventh show overall. Previously, she has acted as a spoon and villager in her first ECT show, “Beauty and the Beast". She has continued to act onstage with the EMS Drama Troupe in the “23 scene showcase” as Mr. Sir, “The Little Mermaid Jr” as Scuttle, “High School Musical Jr.” as Sharpay, and “The Addams Family” as Grandma. She is excited to be a part of Matilda, and is happy that she has the chance to do it with her dad as well.
Matilda is Grace’s second show with ECT and her seventh show overall. Previously, she has acted as a spoon and villager in her first ECT show, “Beauty and the Beast". She has continued to act onstage with the EMS Drama Troupe in the “23 scene showcase” as Mr. Sir, “The Little Mermaid Jr” as Scuttle, “High School Musical Jr.” as Sharpay, and “The Addams Family” as Grandma. She is excited to be a part of Matilda, and is happy that she has the chance to do it with her dad as well.
Mairead Kelly - Big Kid
Mairead has had such a great time working on this musical with her sister Farren, and many new friends. Some of her favorite past roles include Les in Newsies (EHSYF), Cindy Lou Who/ensemble in Seussical the Musical (WHCT), and Maria/Feste in Twelfth Night (Truth Beauty Goodness Co-op Productions). When she’s not onstage, she enjoys searching in the deep forest for lost souls, gateways to other realms, and mushrooms to eat for supper. She wants to give a shout-out to her dad, playing drums in the pit; her sister, who started her love of Matilda; and her mom, who has guided her through musical theatre. And of course, all her friends in the cast (including Abby, Forrest, and Kaylee!) and on the production team. She hopes you enjoy the show, and wishes luck to all the Revolting Children in the cast!! :)
Mairead has had such a great time working on this musical with her sister Farren, and many new friends. Some of her favorite past roles include Les in Newsies (EHSYF), Cindy Lou Who/ensemble in Seussical the Musical (WHCT), and Maria/Feste in Twelfth Night (Truth Beauty Goodness Co-op Productions). When she’s not onstage, she enjoys searching in the deep forest for lost souls, gateways to other realms, and mushrooms to eat for supper. She wants to give a shout-out to her dad, playing drums in the pit; her sister, who started her love of Matilda; and her mom, who has guided her through musical theatre. And of course, all her friends in the cast (including Abby, Forrest, and Kaylee!) and on the production team. She hopes you enjoy the show, and wishes luck to all the Revolting Children in the cast!! :)
Maisie Oliva - Big Kid/Telly Tapper
This will be Maisie’s first show with ECT and she is very excited to be working with this theatre. She has also been a part of many shows put on by the EMS drama troupe, including The Little Mermaid, High School Musical, and The Addams Family. Although she does perform within the theatre, she also has a passion for costume design and fashion. She would like to thank her family and friends for being such big supporters. Enjoy the show!
This will be Maisie’s first show with ECT and she is very excited to be working with this theatre. She has also been a part of many shows put on by the EMS drama troupe, including The Little Mermaid, High School Musical, and The Addams Family. Although she does perform within the theatre, she also has a passion for costume design and fashion. She would like to thank her family and friends for being such big supporters. Enjoy the show!
Paige Syphers - Big Kid
Paige is super excited to be back for her third ECT summer musical. “Matilda” is a show she’s wanted to be a part of for a long time! Outside of rehearsal, she works as a camp counselor and loves spending time with friends and being outside. In the fall, she will be returning to Marymount Manhattan college, majoring in theatrical design and technology. She wants to thank her castmates for being fun and welcoming, the crew for making the show possible, and her friends and family for their support.
Paige is super excited to be back for her third ECT summer musical. “Matilda” is a show she’s wanted to be a part of for a long time! Outside of rehearsal, she works as a camp counselor and loves spending time with friends and being outside. In the fall, she will be returning to Marymount Manhattan college, majoring in theatrical design and technology. She wants to thank her castmates for being fun and welcoming, the crew for making the show possible, and her friends and family for their support.
Veronica Donaldson - Big Kid
This is Veronica's third year with ECT. She has previously appeared in Beauty and the Beast, as well as 2024's Guys and Dolls. ECT is the highlight of her summer, and she looks forward to the experience every year.
When not performing, Veronica can be found creating something, from fiber arts to culinary explorations, or planning a trip to the beach to cool off. Veronica is also studying French, in hopes of a dream vacation to Paris.
Quel beau reve!
This is Veronica's third year with ECT. She has previously appeared in Beauty and the Beast, as well as 2024's Guys and Dolls. ECT is the highlight of her summer, and she looks forward to the experience every year.
When not performing, Veronica can be found creating something, from fiber arts to culinary explorations, or planning a trip to the beach to cool off. Veronica is also studying French, in hopes of a dream vacation to Paris.
Quel beau reve!
Alexandria Kenyon- Newt
Alexandria is joining ECT this year for her first production ever! She will be sharing the stage with her father, Richard, who will be playing Sergi and be in the Ensemble. She would like to thank her mother for all of her help!
Alexandria is joining ECT this year for her first production ever! She will be sharing the stage with her father, Richard, who will be playing Sergi and be in the Ensemble. She would like to thank her mother for all of her help!
Annabelle Hale - Newt
Annabelle is thrilled to return to the ECT family. Since her role in the ensemble of Beauty and the Beast in 2023, she has gained valuable experience through her performances in The Nutcracker, The Little Mermaid Jr., and as Little Anna in Frozen Jr. last summer. In her free time, she enjoys engaging in art, dance, and sports.
Annabelle is thrilled to return to the ECT family. Since her role in the ensemble of Beauty and the Beast in 2023, she has gained valuable experience through her performances in The Nutcracker, The Little Mermaid Jr., and as Little Anna in Frozen Jr. last summer. In her free time, she enjoys engaging in art, dance, and sports.
Chloe Woods - Newt/Telly Tapper
Chloe Woods is excited for her theatre debut with ECT. She is a soon to be 4th grader at Center School. Chloe has been dancing for 6 years and dances competitively with Rhythm and Grace Dance Company. When Chloe is not at the dance studio, she also plays soccer, basketball, and lacrosse. Chloe would like to thank her family for planning vacation in August this year so she could be in this production. Enjoy the show!
Chloe Woods is excited for her theatre debut with ECT. She is a soon to be 4th grader at Center School. Chloe has been dancing for 6 years and dances competitively with Rhythm and Grace Dance Company. When Chloe is not at the dance studio, she also plays soccer, basketball, and lacrosse. Chloe would like to thank her family for planning vacation in August this year so she could be in this production. Enjoy the show!
Claire Stahl - Newt
Claire is making her debut with Ellington Community Theater! She loves reading and is excited to be a part of one of her most beloved books; Matilda! Claire loves guinea pigs, lime green, hedgehogs and s‘mores! “I’m excited to be in a play and can’t wait to continue being a part of theatre and ECT!”
Claire is making her debut with Ellington Community Theater! She loves reading and is excited to be a part of one of her most beloved books; Matilda! Claire loves guinea pigs, lime green, hedgehogs and s‘mores! “I’m excited to be in a play and can’t wait to continue being a part of theatre and ECT!”
Eleanor Drapeau - Newt
Eleanor is so excited to perform in Matilda the Musical! This is her first production with ECT. She sends a special shout out to May for working so hard to become our wonderful Matilda. Eleanor is so excited to be performing, that she wishes her two cats, Maurice and beans, could come see it too! Enjoy the show!
Eleanor is so excited to perform in Matilda the Musical! This is her first production with ECT. She sends a special shout out to May for working so hard to become our wonderful Matilda. Eleanor is so excited to be performing, that she wishes her two cats, Maurice and beans, could come see it too! Enjoy the show!
Frankie Banville - Newt
Frankie is so very excited for her first big stage debut as a Newt! She has been dancing for 5 years with Beyond Dance in Vernon, where she has been taking ballet, hip hop, and acrobatics. She has also been doing gymnastics at Silk City for 3 years where she is now on pre-team. She loves spending time with my two cats and practicing tricks on my trampoline. Frankie wanted to thank Ms. Rachel for the amazing choreography. She can't wait for everyone to see it!
Frankie is so very excited for her first big stage debut as a Newt! She has been dancing for 5 years with Beyond Dance in Vernon, where she has been taking ballet, hip hop, and acrobatics. She has also been doing gymnastics at Silk City for 3 years where she is now on pre-team. She loves spending time with my two cats and practicing tricks on my trampoline. Frankie wanted to thank Ms. Rachel for the amazing choreography. She can't wait for everyone to see it!
Hadley Ballou - Newt
This is Hadley’s second show with ECT, and she is very excited to be a newt! Outside of theatre, Hadley enjoys dance, cosplay, video games, anime, coding, and art! Her favorite animals are cats and insects.
This is Hadley’s second show with ECT, and she is very excited to be a newt! Outside of theatre, Hadley enjoys dance, cosplay, video games, anime, coding, and art! Her favorite animals are cats and insects.
Kenley McKeegan - Newt
Kenley is excited to make her ECT debut in Matilda! Last summer she was a sea turtle in Tolland’s The Little Mermaid. Kenley loves to dance; she studies ballet, tap and jazz with Toriography Dance Company. For the past two years, she has performed in Connecticut Ballet’s The Nutcracker at The Bushnell. Kenley studies piano at Fox Hill School of Music. In her free time, she enjoys creating artwork, reading, golfing, telling jokes and playing with her puppy. She wants to thank everyone who made this show possible!
Kenley is excited to make her ECT debut in Matilda! Last summer she was a sea turtle in Tolland’s The Little Mermaid. Kenley loves to dance; she studies ballet, tap and jazz with Toriography Dance Company. For the past two years, she has performed in Connecticut Ballet’s The Nutcracker at The Bushnell. Kenley studies piano at Fox Hill School of Music. In her free time, she enjoys creating artwork, reading, golfing, telling jokes and playing with her puppy. She wants to thank everyone who made this show possible!
Maelyn Hale - Newt
Maelyn is ecstatic about her upcoming premiere in the ECT. She is a charismatic performer who enjoys expressing herself on stage. With five years of dance experience, she participated in productions of the Nutcracker and Little Mermaid Jr. last year. Maelyn has a passion for all forms of artistic expression and physical activity.
Maelyn is ecstatic about her upcoming premiere in the ECT. She is a charismatic performer who enjoys expressing herself on stage. With five years of dance experience, she participated in productions of the Nutcracker and Little Mermaid Jr. last year. Maelyn has a passion for all forms of artistic expression and physical activity.
Nora Ballou - Newt
Nora is 10 years old and thrilled to be making her theatrical debut! She has studied dance for eight years and has been part of her school chorus for the past year. Nora is so excited to be on stage and grateful for the opportunity to be part of ECT’s Matilda production as one of the Newts. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Nora is 10 years old and thrilled to be making her theatrical debut! She has studied dance for eight years and has been part of her school chorus for the past year. Nora is so excited to be on stage and grateful for the opportunity to be part of ECT’s Matilda production as one of the Newts. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Sadie McNeil (she/her)- Ensemble (Newt)
Sadie is so excited to be in her first ever show with ECT! When she is not singing or dancing she is drawing and she loves playing her favorite sport softball. She also enjoys singing along with her favorite artists. She is obsessed with anything related to cats. She would also like to thank her mom for being her taxi when needed. Thanks mom. And she would also like to say. “IM SO EXCITED TO BE IN MATILDA AHHHH”
Sadie is so excited to be in her first ever show with ECT! When she is not singing or dancing she is drawing and she loves playing her favorite sport softball. She also enjoys singing along with her favorite artists. She is obsessed with anything related to cats. She would also like to thank her mom for being her taxi when needed. Thanks mom. And she would also like to say. “IM SO EXCITED TO BE IN MATILDA AHHHH”
PRODUCTION CREW
Lucas Longo - Production Crew
Lucas is 12 years old and going into the eighth grade at Ellington Middle School. He is very excited to be a part of the production crew for the first time. His favorite parts have been working with friends and helping to build the set. Lucas has previously been onstage with ECT as part of the ensemble for Beauty and the Beast and Guys and Dolls. When he is not onstage or working backstage you can find him playing baseball, basketball, and video games, hanging out with friends, and cooking. He would like to thank his mom for supporting all his hobbies.
Lucas is 12 years old and going into the eighth grade at Ellington Middle School. He is very excited to be a part of the production crew for the first time. His favorite parts have been working with friends and helping to build the set. Lucas has previously been onstage with ECT as part of the ensemble for Beauty and the Beast and Guys and Dolls. When he is not onstage or working backstage you can find him playing baseball, basketball, and video games, hanging out with friends, and cooking. He would like to thank his mom for supporting all his hobbies.
Connor Longo - Production Crew
Connor is 12 years old and going into the eighth grade at Ellington Middle School. He is very excited to be a part of his fourth ECT production and his second time being behind the scenes. You may have seen him in the past as part of the ensemble for Newsies (ECT), Beauty and the Beast (ECT), Shrek Jr (Blue Fire), and Guys and Dolls (ECT). He also worked as part of the tech crew for EMS’s production of The Addams Family. When he is not working on theater productions, he enjoys playing hockey and baseball. He would like to thank his mom, grandma, grandpa, and dog, Theo for helping him out and supporting him.
Connor is 12 years old and going into the eighth grade at Ellington Middle School. He is very excited to be a part of his fourth ECT production and his second time being behind the scenes. You may have seen him in the past as part of the ensemble for Newsies (ECT), Beauty and the Beast (ECT), Shrek Jr (Blue Fire), and Guys and Dolls (ECT). He also worked as part of the tech crew for EMS’s production of The Addams Family. When he is not working on theater productions, he enjoys playing hockey and baseball. He would like to thank his mom, grandma, grandpa, and dog, Theo for helping him out and supporting him.
Logan Firetto - Production Crew
Logan has been involved with ECT for many years. After waiting two years to be old enough for his first show, he finally got his shot to play a Flying Monkey and a Munchkin in 2019’s The Wizard of Oz. He was psyched to audition for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in 2020, but then COVID hit and shattered his dreams of being “the TV kid”. He volunteered and also cheered from the sidelines during Newsies and Beauty & the Beast, then finally took the stage again as part of the Mission in 2024’s Guys & Dolls. He has been involved with the EMS Drama Troupe as well, working tech for Highschool Musical Jr. and The Addams Family, Young at Part. This year Logan is part of ECT’s pilot program called “Production Crew” and has helped with the set, props and other “tech” tasks. He is very happy to be a part of ECT and to see this show.
Logan has been involved with ECT for many years. After waiting two years to be old enough for his first show, he finally got his shot to play a Flying Monkey and a Munchkin in 2019’s The Wizard of Oz. He was psyched to audition for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in 2020, but then COVID hit and shattered his dreams of being “the TV kid”. He volunteered and also cheered from the sidelines during Newsies and Beauty & the Beast, then finally took the stage again as part of the Mission in 2024’s Guys & Dolls. He has been involved with the EMS Drama Troupe as well, working tech for Highschool Musical Jr. and The Addams Family, Young at Part. This year Logan is part of ECT’s pilot program called “Production Crew” and has helped with the set, props and other “tech” tasks. He is very happy to be a part of ECT and to see this show.
Marshall Stearns - Production Crew
Marshall Stearns, an avid theater audience member his entire life, decided 2025 was the year to get involved. Helping to build sets, create props and sell concessions he is now very proud to be part of the inaugural production crew!
Marshall Stearns, an avid theater audience member his entire life, decided 2025 was the year to get involved. Helping to build sets, create props and sell concessions he is now very proud to be part of the inaugural production crew!
Allison Montanari - Production Crew
Allison is excited to join the Production Crew of Matilda this year. She has dabbled in acting in previous years, performing in Beauty and the Beast, and Guys and Dolls with ECT, as well as Dinner at 8, Dead by 9 and The Addams Family Young @ Part with Ellington Middle School. She is excited to go behind the scenes this year with Production Crew and has enjoyed helping with set decorating and creating props for the show as well as learning about all of the parts that come together to create an awesome show. In her free time Allison enjoys crafting, playing board games, swimming, and spending time with her friends.
Allison is excited to join the Production Crew of Matilda this year. She has dabbled in acting in previous years, performing in Beauty and the Beast, and Guys and Dolls with ECT, as well as Dinner at 8, Dead by 9 and The Addams Family Young @ Part with Ellington Middle School. She is excited to go behind the scenes this year with Production Crew and has enjoyed helping with set decorating and creating props for the show as well as learning about all of the parts that come together to create an awesome show. In her free time Allison enjoys crafting, playing board games, swimming, and spending time with her friends.
Abbey Grondahl - Production Crew
Abbey is delighted to be making props in support of Production Crew in her first production. She is an 8th grade student at Ellington Middle School. Abbey aspires to be an artist and enjoys playing with her cats Emily & Prince.
Abbey is delighted to be making props in support of Production Crew in her first production. She is an 8th grade student at Ellington Middle School. Abbey aspires to be an artist and enjoys playing with her cats Emily & Prince.
Kara Grondahl - Production Crew
Kara is delighted to be assisting with stage makeup and making props in support of Production Crew in her first production. She is a 6th grade student at Center School. Kara aspires to be a music artist and enjoys fashion.
Kara is delighted to be assisting with stage makeup and making props in support of Production Crew in her first production. She is a 6th grade student at Center School. Kara aspires to be a music artist and enjoys fashion.
Kaedyn Corlette - Production Crew