Is There Life After High School (On Demand) Cast

Tyler Manley (Actor/Singer)
Tyler is a four year member of New Rochelle's PAVE acting program and this is Tyler's third year participating in the Spring Musical. He played Rick in "See Rock City," and was supposed to play Musidorus in "Head Over Heels." Tyler will be attending Clark University next fall. Special thanks to Mr. Stirpe, Ms. Talbot, Ms. McGough, Mr. Ehrenreich and the rest of the band for making this possible. Thank you and enjoy the show!
Olivia Dower (Actress/Singer)
Olivia likes: talking & singing, especially on stage. Soundtracks for student films. Swimming 100 fly. Lunar Vacation. A good book. Four years of PAVE: missing Dan Browne, late for DiPanfilo, Pamela in "Head Over Heels" (that wasn’t), HIM, Pizza, and lunches in our Esteemed Apple Educator’s classroom. Played Lily, Miss Hannigan, Medea, Gertie, and lots of Shakespeare, but her favorite role is bossy-but-loving director. Ready for D3 swim & new roles this fall @ Bard College ’25. Thanks Mom, Dad, Stirpe, Talbot and the rest of the cast and crew.
Stephanie Herrera (Actress/Singer/Director Dance Content)
Stephanie is very honored to be able to participate in her last TheatreWorks Spring musical, which is benig done like none other. She was grateful to have been given the opportunity to create and direct a short film within the musical. Stephanie believed this was a very special musical that opened new doors to creativity. She would like to give a very special thank you to Mr. Stirpe, Mrs. Talbot, Mrs. McGough, Mrs. Lynn, Mr. Ehrenreich, and Ms. Dipanfilo for making this play possible. She sends love to the cast and crew ♥
Shana Belfast (Actress/Singer)
Shana Belfast is a senior and is delighted to be in the TheatreWorks production at “Is There Life After High School?”, especially after a long year of not being in any shows. She would like to thank Mr. Stirpe for this unique and fun experience, and Ms. Talbot and Mr. Ehrenreich for their musical support. She would also like to thank all of her performing arts teachers over the past couple of years for supporting her and helping her be the best performer she can be. Shana has been a part of PAVE Vocal for her first two years of high school, and PAVE Acting for her junior and senior years. She is very grateful for the performing opportunities that New Rochelle High School has given her from PAVE Vocal, PAVE Acting, and TheatreWorks.
Jesse Cantone (Actress/Singer)
Jesse has been in two musicals at High School, her first one being "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown" freshman year, and now "Is There Life after High School?" She has been acting since she was in kindergarten, and is honored to be in such a deep, emotional, and creative musical her senior year. Although her senior year wasn't exactly as she planned, she would like to give a huge thanks to Mr. Stirpe for not giving up on it this year and being able to create one of the best musicals she has ever been a part of. Additionally, she would like to thank Ms. Talbot and Mr. Erenrich for helping her reach her fullest potential in her singing parts. New Rochelle TheatreWorks will always have a place in her heart and she is so happy she could be apart of it one last time.
Noah Massey (Actor/Singer)
Noah Massey, a senior at New Rochelle Highschool, is ecstatic to be in his third TheatreWorks production "Is There Life After High School?" Noah has been in the PAVE Theatre program for four years and this year he is on the TheatreWorks executive board as house manager. After the unexpected cancelation of last year's show Noah is happy we could come together as a cast and put on a show. Noah would like to thank his parents and Mr.Stripe for always being patient and supportive.
Maeve Ingram (Actress/Singer)
Maeve is so grateful to be involved in the musical this year. She is also thankful to have been in many Theatre Works productions throughout her high school career. Maeve is also so happy that she got to be a member of Theatre Works board this year! She wants to thank Mr.Stirpe, Mr.Browne, Ms.Lynn and Ms.DiPanfilo for making this all possible. Most importantly, she wants to congratulate the cast for creating a wonderful piece of theatre.
Liana Secondino (Actress/Singer)
Liana is a PAVE IV Vocal student and this is her third TheatreWorks production. She is thrilled to be a part of her last TheatreWorks musical, a both virtual and in-person experience unparalleled to other productions. Liana is honored to have the opportunity to work alongside her cast and crew mates in this innovative performance. She would like to give a special thank you to Mr. Stirpe, Mrs. Tailbot, Ms. Sarah Mae, Mr. Ehrenreich, and to all of those who made this musical possible.
Nora Shefferman (Piano)
Nora is very excited to be playing in her third TheatreWorks production (previously in "See Rock City," "Head Over Heels"). She has been playing piano for over ten years. She studies at Larchmont Music Academy and volunteers at the Songcatchers After-School Music Program. She is a senior at New Rochelle High School and is part of the PAVE Orchestra Program. She would like to thank Mr. Ehrenreich for his encouragement, Mr. Stirpe for giving her this wonderful opportunity, and her family for their endless support.
Yaffa Segal (Cello)
Yaffa is happy to be part of the show.
Eden Werner (Dancer)
Eden has been dedicated to dance since she was three years old, and participating as a dancer in Theatreworks for the past two years has been an amazing experience to see the many aspects of theater and how a production is put together. She is very thankful that a show was able to be put together this year thanks to the wonderful crew, directors, and especially Mrs. Mcgough. Eden hopes to continue her passion for dance throughout her next four years of college and beyond.
Julia Christ (Dancer)
Julia loves dancing, as well as reading and performing. She has been in PAVE Dance since her freshman year and is looking forward to another way to express her love of dance through TheatreWorks. This is her second year in the school musical and can not wait to continue dancing throughout her years in college. Thanks to Mr. Stripe, Mrs. McGough, and the rest of the cast and crew.
Amrit Wanasundera (Actor)
Amrit is happy to be in the show.
Luca Cassidy (Actor)
Luca is happy to be in the show.
Brett Bernstein (Crew/Actor)
Brett is happy to be in the show.
Joanna Fishman (Actress/Singer/Director Dance Content)
An ambitious actress and filmmaker who is thrilled to be performing in this year's production! Joanna is a Pave Theatre student of 3 years, who has performed across NYS as the Knight of Ni in "Spamalot" and the Cheshire Cat in "Alice in Wonderland." During her free time, she produces films and advocates for civil rights. Currently, she is producing a film highlighting students' positive experiences with the Ignite Mentorship Program.
Aileen O'Leary (Actress/Singer)
Aileen is a PAVE 3 student and board member of TheatreWorks. She has been involved in shows such as "See Rock City," "Head Over Heels," "You Have to Turn on Your Mic," and now "Is There Life After High School?" She hopes you all enjoy our first virtual musical!
Inaya Uzun (Actress/Singer)
Inaya Uzun has been involved in the Theatre Works musicals since freshman year, and has learned a lot from her fellow cast mates and Mr. Stirpe over the years. Even with the unfortunate circumstances caused by the pandemic, Mr. Stirpe has still managed to put together such an incredible show. Inaya has felt this year's musical to be a wonderful experience, and is grateful for the hard work of Mr. Stirpe, the cast, crew, orchestra, dancers, and all others who helped, in putting together this year's production:)
Carme Sanz-Muñoz (Actress)
Carme Sanz-Muñoz has been a part of the PAVE program for three years now and is really excited to be a part of her first TheatreWorks musical! She is so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this magnificent cast even in the middle of a pandemic. (She would also like to shout out her mom for pushing her to audition. Thanks mom!)
Molly Smith (Actress/Singer)
"Is There Life After Highschool?" has been such a unique and special experience that I will never forget. The fact that the school district, and more specifically Anthony Stirpe, had the ability to adapt to the current covid-19 environment to still create an amazing show is really inspiring. Molly really had a lot of fun to get to have a song and get to share it with the amazing Jesse Cantone! She is excited to continue on with the PAVE program and to continue doing the NRHS TheaterWorks shows.
Guadalupe Vargas (Actress/Singer)
This has been an incredible experience. Guadalupe was very honored and grateful to be part of "Is there Life After High School?" she would like to thank my Mr.Stripe and Mrs.Talbot for all their support and all their hard work to make this musical amazing.
Lily Spertus Newman (Actress/Singer)
Lily is so excited to be in "Is There Life After High School?" this year! Lily is a junior in PAVE III Vocal and has been in two other TheatreWorks productions as Claire in "See Rock City" (Matinee) and Lady in Waiting in "Head Over Heels." Lily would like to thank her castmates, Mr. Stirpe and Ms. Talbot for giving her this amazing opportunity. She would also like to thank her parents for putting up with her every day!
Brian Jablowsky (Actor/Singer)
Brian is happy to be part of the show.
Skye Hill (Actress/Singer)
Skye Hill is a chorus member of the musical! This musical has been a great experience. She has done other musicals in the past such as "Guys and Dolls Jr.," "Bye Bye Birdie Jr.," and "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Jr." She also had the opportunity to be on the crew for "Head Over Heels" last year before we were cut short. She loved being part of this show and looks forward to more shows in the future!
Sneha Verghese (Stage Manager)
Sneha is very excited to be making her stage manager debut. This is also her first time working on the Spring Musical for NRHS. She has witnessed first hand the immense talent and dedication of her peers. She is very proud of this show. She would like to thank her fellow stage managers Serena Richmond and Rebecca Ploski for being the best people to work with. She would also like to thank Anthony Stirpe for being the greatest musical director.
Matthew Boggi (Actor/Singer)
Matthew is excited to be able to participate in this year's production of "Is There Life After High School?" As a PAVE student, Matthew enjoys the stage and is excited to continue his craft in this production. Matthew has always enjoyed all the aspects of a Musical and wants to continue to develop his skills in acting, singing, and dancing.
Milo Freedenberg (Actor/Singer)
Milo is so excited to be in his third Theatreworks production and second Theatreworks musical. This experience has been so unique and putting this show together has been such a memorable accomplishment. Milo wants to thank Mr. Stirpe and everyone else who helped to build this show for their creativity and for showing that the show still goes on despite our circumstances.
Alessandra Pappalardi (Actress/Singer)
Alessandra learned a lot from her experience working on the musical. She can’t believe that the cast and crew managed to put on an entire show while maintaining the rules of social distancing. She helped create the concept behind the “Thousands of Trumpets” video, and is excited to see it come to fruition. Alessandra would like to thank her family for their support. She is especially thankful to her mother, Suzanne, sister, Carolina, her cat, Magic, and the New Rochelle High School geese.
Sofia Acosta (Dancer)
Sofia Acosta is a sophomore at New Rochelle High School. She has been dancing for as long as she can remember. She is part of the outstanding PAVE program that her school offers. It has been an extremely inclusive and educational opportunity for her to improve her dancing skills and techniques. This is her first musical with the high school and she couldn't be more excited to have such a friendly team as well as supportive teachers to guide me.
Serena King (Dancer)
Serena King is15 years old. She is a sophomore at New Rochelle High School. She has been dancing since she was 5 years old and she absolutely loves it. The types of dances that she has practiced is modern, jazz, ballet, hip hop, praise dance, and lyrical.
Rebecca Ploski (Stage Manager)
Rebecca is very excited to have stage managed her first TheatreWorks production. She'd like to thank her fellow stage managers, Serena Richmond and Sneha Verghese for being great people to work with. She'd also like to thank Mr. Stirpe for being a great director. She can't wait to see the finish product, due to the hard work of the amazing cast!
Seidi Magana (Dancer)
Seidi Magana is a dancer in this year's play. She loved the idea of dancing in this play because she knew it would be a new interesting experience. She had a lot of fun dancing, and meeting so many great people.
Serena Richmond (Stage Manager)
Serena is very excited to be stage managing her first Spring Musical with her amazing co-stage managers, Rebecca Ploski and Sneha Verghese. She is currently a PAVE 2 student, and has previously stage managed the fall play. She would like to thank her fellow stage managers, the entire cast, and Mr. Stirpe for all of their hard word building this show. She hopes to be involved in many more shows in the future, and hopes you all enjoy our show!
Michael Herrera (Actor/Singer)
Michael was very excited when he received his singing and acting roles for this show. He has always loved to participate in musicals and was thrilled to perform in "Is There Life After High School." He is very grateful for his amazing director Mr. Stirpe and all of the fellow actors in the musical. :D
Jarred McLean (Actor/Singer)
Jarred was super excited to be cast in his third New Rochelle High School performance and put his all into it. He is a sophomore in Pave II Acting and loves to act on stage and behind the camera. He hopes that you will enjoy our show.
Elena Wasserman (Actress/Singer)
Elena was very excited to be a part of this very unique Spring Musical. She is incredibly happy to have this experience as part of her freshman year. She would like to thank Mr. Stirpe and Ms. Talbot for making this show come alive, as well as her parents and friends for supporting her through this journey.
Keyera Gordon (Actress/Singer/Dancer)
Keyera is a freshman, so this is her very first musical at NRHS! She is in PAVE Dance and is one of the dancers in the musical. She is also part of the ensemble. Keyera wants to pursue an acting career so she knew she wanted to take part in the school musical here at NRHS. It was a great experience. She enjoys acting, singing, and dance so she is so happy that she got to experience all of these in this production.
Nate Dower ((Actor/Singer))
Nate Dower likes on stage and in front of the camera. After Covid, he loves being in a show with sister Olivia (who graduates this year). Nate had "second thoughts" about spending PAVE 1 on Zoom, but can't wait to act in person with friends. Roles played: LeFou and Lumiere in "Beauty and the Beast," Kristof in "Frozen Jr.," Nathan Detroit in "Guys and Dolls." Excited about things to come in PAVE. When he is not on stage: swim, tennis, camping, and grilled cheeses.
Mia Torres (Dancer)
Mia Sara Torres isa dancer in this years production. One fact is she is a cheerleader for NRHS and she loves to dance!
Ethan Magarin (Actor)
Despite being a freshman, Ethan Magarin proves his worth in just three lines. With just the right amount of charisma, Ethan lightens the room up with humor and wit. He'll make you fall in love with his character in just ten words. Even when stepping into a new school, Ethan is willing to befriend those around creating a wonderful environment and looks forward to doing more musicals in the future.
Jaelynn Hernandez (Dancer)
Jaelynn Hernandez is happy to be in the show.
Jesse Ehrenreich (Bass Guitar)
Jesse is a freshmen in Lakeland High School. He started playing bass guitar in early 2018. He now does shows, and he is even in a friend/family band called "The Independence." Other than that, he started to play trumpet in school concert band in 5th grade. He also composes music for fun.