Stories From The 13 Floor Cast

Madeline Basch (Celia)
Lynn, a three-time Carnegie Hall soloist performer and TheatreWorks Board president, is thrilled to be in "Stories From The 13th Floor". Lynn, a senior, has been in TheatreWorks productions such as "Is There a Life after High School?", "Theory of Relativity", "Almost, Maine", and "Love’s Labour's Lost". She could have most previously been seen in "Something Rotten!" and "Play on!", as Shakespeare and Violet respectively. She also was a soloist and documentary creator in Joey Contreras's "Young Kind of Love." She wishes all the best for her classmates! Break many legs!!
Lola Bernstein  (Ronda)
Lola is thrilled to be portraying Ronda in "Stories From The 13th Floor." She has been involved in theatre since the age of 10 and has been a part of the PAVE program since her freshman year. It is bittersweet for Lola to consider that this production may be her last. When she's not gracing the stage, you can often find her training with her track teammates or volunteering at her temple. Lola extends her best wishes to her fellow cast members for what promises to be an incredible production!
Samara Brecher (Cheryl)
Samara is thrilled to be a part of TheatreWorks' production as "Cheryl." She is a senior in PAVE 4 Acting, and this will mark her final performance at New Rochelle High School. When she's not rehearsing, you can find her fundraising in the embassy or hanging out with her friends. Samara would like to express her heartfelt thanks to her family for their endless support.
Andrew Cohen (Lou)
Andrew is beyond honored to act alongside this year's senior class in "Stories From The 13th Floor". Andrew is a Junior in PAVE 3 Acting, and he could have been seen playing "Moth" in last year's spring musical, "Love's Labour's Lost". While it is not his final show, he wishes the best for everyone who is graduating and hopes that they break a leg!
Catherine Corning (Meredith )
Catherine is very excited to perform in her senior show. PAVE has been such a big part of her life for the past 4 years and for it to be ending is cra cra. She is so happy for everyone to see her final performance. Yayyyyy!!
Nate Dower (Keith)
Nate Dower (Keith) can’t believe it's the final time onstage at the Linda Kelly Theater with Senior Acting Company. A TheatreWorks board member, Nate appeared in many NRHS shows including "Play On!" (Billy), Joey Contreras’s "Young Kind of Love" (Singer), "Something Rotten!" (Nick Bottom), and "Love’s Labour’s Lost" (Berowne). Other favorite theater credits include "Rent" (Tom Collins), "Heathers" (Ram), and "Chicago" (Billy Flynn). This spring, Nate can be seen in "Into the Woods" (Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf). Shout out to Mr. Stirpe and the PAVE IV class for making this crazy journey possible.
Rhea Elliott (Mindy)
Rhea is truly amazed that this will be her last performance at NRHS. It has been a long and great four years in PAVE for Rhea. In the last two years, Rhea has been a part of both the fall plays and spring musicals and was seen in "Something Rotten" as Madrigal 1. It has been a pleasure to work with the rest of PAVE 4, and Rhea wishes everyone good luck!
Keyera Gordon (Elizabeth)
Keyera Gordon is so excited to be part of this production of "Stories From the Thirteenth Floor"! Keyera is a senior in PAVE Dance 4, and this is her first play as part of PAVE Acting. This year, she could have been seen as a featured dancer in "Something Rotten!". Keyera is so grateful for this opportunity and wishes the cast the best of luck!
Lucy Haber (Tracy)
Lucy is excited to be in this bittersweet production of "Stories From The 13th Floor." She wants to thank her classmates, friends, and family for a great four years. She hopes the rest of her class is as proud of this production as she is and can't wait to see what they all do in the future.
Leslie Hernandez-Herrera (Celia)
Leslie is a senior in PAVE 4 acting. She played a waitress in "Almost, Maine" last year, Medea in the staged reading "Media Love and Death," and was in this year's musical, "Something Rotten," as a waitress and ensemble member. She is excited to be in her last high school show, "Stories From The 13th Floor," as Celia (the soon-to-be bride). She wants to thank everyone in PAVE for these past four years and her PAVE teachers, Mr. Stirpe and Ms. Shapiro. She wishes the best of luck to everyone. Break a leg!
Julianna Rizzo (Guy)
Julianna is incredibly excited to be playing Guy in the senior play, "Stories From The 13th Floor"! She is a senior in PAVE 4 and the head of House Management on the TheatreWorks board. She has been in TheatreWorks productions since her freshman year, including "12 Angry Jurors," "Almost Maine," "Theory of Relativity," "Love's Labour's Lost," and most recently, she could be seen as Bea in our production of "Something Rotten!" She would like to cut to the chase and thank her PAVE class for making these four years of high school an experience she will treasure forever. She'd also like to thank Mr. Stripe for being the most wonderful teacher she could ask for and giving her the skills to become the actor she is today. She wishes her entire cast success in their future. Break a leg, everyone!
June Roe (Georgeanne)
June is a senior in PAVE 4. She has primarily been behind the scenes, doing tech and helping around the theater with the Media Production Assistant - but now she has found herself on the stage for her final performance. She is very excited!
Nyah Rosado (Girl)
Nyah is beyond excited to be performing in this production of "Stories From the 13th Floor" as a tourist from "My Bronx Bus Tour." She would like to say thank you to the administrators of the PAVE Acting Program, especially Mr. Stirpe, for helping her grow not only as an actor but also as a filmmaker. She wishes nothing but the best of luck for the rest of the cast!
Ellis Smith (Jonathan)
Ellis is so excited to perform in this production. This is his second time doing a production for the school. He was seen last year in "Love's Labour Lost" as Rising Star Moth.
Miralli, the Bus Driver/The "Maid" (Lefteris Wasserman)
Lev is both ecstatic and sad to be doing his final show at New Rochelle High School. He believes that his whole life has led up to him playing this role. He would like to thank the Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson. He wishes his castmates many broken legs!