2026 Something Rotten! Jr.

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🍅 A Massive Standing Ovation for "Something Rotten Jr.!" 🎭

We are bursting with pride after an incredible run of Something Rotten Jr. at the Pelham Memorial High School Auditorium!

To the cast: You acted, sang, and tapped your way into our hearts. Watching the Bottom brothers, Shakespeare, and this entire ensemble find their "own voice" was a joy to behold.

To the crew: From the lighting to the set design, your hard work behind the scenes made every scene shine. We see you!

A huge round of applause to the creative team who guided these students: 🎬 Directors: Arshia Panicker, Jesse Pellegrino & Thomas Beck 🎶 Musical Direction: Mr. George Croom 💃 Choreography: Mr. Jesse Pellegrino 🎨 Set & Costume Design: Mr. Joseph J. Egan & Mr. Thomas Beck 💡 Lighting: Mr. Andrew Gmoser

And a special thank you to the High School Student Assistants and Crew for mentoring our younger performers—this is what community is all about!

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the Pelham Middle School Drama Club!

Cast of Characters

  • Minstrel: Anna Albarella
  • Brother Jeremiah: Daniel Agbenyega
  • Portia: Isabella Lacruz
  • Shakespeare: Conor Ginsburg
  • Nick Bottom: Austin Fedele
  • Nigel Bottom: Liam McDermott
  • Lord Clapham: Max Motta
  • Shylock: Ning Xiong
  • Bea: Veda Jain
  • Nostradamus: Samara Di Gregorio
  • Peter Quince (Troupe): Rooney Khan
  • Robin Starling (Troupe): Gigi Zapata
  • Tom Snout (Troupe): Eamon Ferrara
  • Snug/Footman (Troupe): Matteo Panzani
  • Francis Flute (Troupe): Nellie Hill-Ries
  • Banquo (Troupe): Nicholas Shehu
  • Lysander (Troupe): Madelyn Barlow
  • Malcolm (Troupe): Kendall Clark
  • Benvolio (Troupe): Matthew Cohn
  • Antonio (Troupe): Finn Cushna
  • Donalbain (Troupe): Teddy Higgins
  • Foreman/Townsperson 4: Henry Steiper
  • Messenger: Ariel Gretz
  • Attendant: Anya Dagony-Clark
  • Doorman: Avery Tripp
  • Panicked Woman/Valet: Sophie Jordan
  • Eyepatch Man/Townsperson 2: Jason Ganpat
  • Astrologer: Maggie Balafas
  • Master of Justice: Grady McCormick
  • Court Scribe: Jack Kurland

Ensembles

  • Shakespeare's Power Squad: Daniella Dodaro, Grace Flynn, Abby Harriss, Feven Bulcha, Rebekah Kelly, Penelope McGibbon
  • Townspeople/Eggs: Abby Harriss, Ariel Gretz, Feven Bulcha, Grace Flynn, Henry Steiper, Jack Kurland, Jason Ganpat, Julian Bertone, Lena Biscuiti, Lennon Shirazi, Penelope McGibbon, Rebekah Kelly
  • Soothsayer Alley/Shakespeare's Crowd: Alex Herrington, Anya Dagony-Clark, Arianna Brea, Avery Tripp, Chase Antonelli, Clara Dandalet, Daniella Dodaro, Ediola Pulaj, Emilija Stankunas, Ethan Teitelbaum, Grady McCormick, Lily Etzold, Lucy Gordon-Minoli, Mabel Gilmartin, Maggie Balafas, Max Motta, Moira Mitchell, Nicole Torreblanca, Sophie Jordan
  • The Puritans: Anton Berman, Ariana Field, Camila Palacios Hernandez, Charles McCarthy, Emerson Potts, Henry James Morris I, Malcolm Ali, Milo Wood, Sasha Loewy-McCormick, Tiago Alves

Crew & Production Staff

  • Directors: Arshia Panicker, Jesse Pellegrino & Thomas Beck
  • Set Design: Mr. Joseph J. Egan
  • Lighting Design: Mr. Andrew Gmoser
  • Choreographer: Mr. Jesse Pellegrino
  • Musical Direction: Mr. George Croom
  • Costume Design: Mr. Thomas Beck
  • Technical Directors: Anna Shiels, Charlie Fanuele
  • Stage Managers: Layla Shirazi, Taya Senerchia
  • High School Student Assistants: Gia Materasso, Aileen Henry, Reagan Bardoff
  • Dance Captain: Madelyn Barlow
  • Spotlight Operators: Jack Hill-Ries, Oliver Lieberman
  • Soundboard Supervisor: Mr. Josiah Stark
  • Soundboard Operators: Declan Thomason, Thomas Alves
  • Sound Apprentices: Amanda Ferrara, Louis Tessier, Luke Brown, Vera Papo, Ilira Idrizi, Rahm Kancharla
  • Costume Coordinators: Maggie Dembowski, Kyra Loewy-McCormick
  • Costume Apprentices: Ines Choe, Palmina Caronia, Audrey Cruz, Anna Landy, Amanda Ferrara, Brynn Aboozia, Minos Vukadinovic, Vera Papo
  • Hair/Makeup Apprentices: Zara Esposito, Ella Lofgren
  • Prop Coordinator: Mia Sakran
  • Prop Apprentices: Audrey Cruz, Annabel Cantrell, Ethan Feliz, Megy Gramshi, Emir Shrestha
  • Front of House Apprentices/Ushers: Markus Lienert, Ilira Idrizi, Luke Brown, Penelope Cerda, Sophia Hellen, Marisse Wan
  • Front of House Apprentices/Kisses for the Cast: Emilia Bollin, Ella Lofgren, Louise Tessier, Charlotte Biscuiti, Vivienne Coble, Alex (Mae) Whalen, Quinn Matts
  • High School Crew: Aiden Roman, Jack Sparano, Syrus Preftakes, Jack Nataraj, Leelu Garufi, Niamh Lawless