Almost, Maine Cast

Brian Dunbar is excited to be in the cast of Almost, Maine. In the past he has been in productions such as Seussical the Musical. He would like to thank his friends for pushing him out of his comfort zone and his parents for giving birth to him.

Bridget Flaherty is a junior and will be appearing as Ginnette in her first play with the FHS Theatre Company. Although she has had experience in the Theatre I and II classes and was in a total of four Love Fest and Cabaret productions, she is excited to make her debut and would like to thank her friends and family for all their support.

Cutler Whitmore is a Senior and will be playing East in the show. He's been involved in the theatre program for 2 years. He's performed in many Franklin High shows like the Addam's Family, Miracle on 34th Street, and Seussical the Musical. His spirit animal is a giraffe and he enjoys long walks on the beach. He would like to thank his family for their love and support.

Chloe Selznick is so excited to start her senior year off by playing Glory in Franklin High School Theatre Company’s production of Almost, Maine. Some of her favorite roles include Louise in Shaken, Sawyer in Miracle on 34th St, Mildred in Fahrenheit 451, and Mrs. Mayor in Seussical. She would like to thank her family for their unending support, her voice teacher Jill for pushing her to succeed, her chorus teacher Ms. G for always being there, and of course her director Mr. Grossman for being the absolute best and for letting her do what she loves the most. She can’t wait for you to see the show!

Amanda Melmed is a junior and has taken part in the theatre program at Franklin High School for 2 years. She has been involved in theatre outside of school her whole life. Some previous show credits include High School Musical (Kelsi), Seussical, Grease, and Camp Rock. Alongside acting, Amanda loves to sing and play guitar, piano, and ukulele. She would like to thank her family for always believing in her and putting aside their busy schedules so she can do what she loves. She would also like to thank her incredible friends for their continuous love and support, and Mr. Grossman for making this such an amazing show!

Lyndon Gruner returns to the FHS Theatre Company after appearing in last year’s production of Miracle on 34th Street and in the competition production of Shaken. He is a senior this year Franklin HIgh School and looks forward to a career in the Navy after college. He would like to especially thank his mom for putting up with him for so many years.

Lily Antonellis is a sophomore at FHS and plays the part of the waitress. she has been involved in the theater program for 2 years and played the part of Susan in last years play, Miracle on 34th Street. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family and would like to thank them for their love and support.

Andrew Falanga is excited to debut in the FHS Theatre Company performance of Almost Maine. Andrew has played numerous roles such as: Linus Van Pelt (You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown), Pugsley Addams (The Addams Family), and many more! While studying Hospitality in college next year, Andrew will use the theatrical abilities that he’s developed throughout his life. Andrew would like to thank Mr. Grossman for giving him this amazing opportunity!

Elena Perez Kocis is delighted to be taking the stage for her final year with the FHS Theatre Company alongside her weirdest friends. Being a senior, she survives off only the essentials: juice boxes and a whole lot of luck. She would like to thank her family for supporting her through fourteen great years of performing and for dealing with her dramatics for even longer.

Brynn Jacobs is a senior at Franklin High School who has been involved in theatre all four years of her high school career. Last year she portrayed Mara in Franklin High’s production of Miracle on 34th Street, and was one of the Wickersham brothers in Seussical. On top of theatre, Brynn is captain of the Girls’ Tennis Team and is Treasurer of the club Girl Up. She is hoping to study biology or chemistry in college on a pre-med track, and would like to thank her parents and grandmother for their constant support.

Paul Stanley will be joining FHS’ theater company once again; this time as Lendall in Almost Maine. As a senior, this is his final year in Franklin High School. He would like to give a shout out to Brynn Jacobs for forcing him to join the school play, Beauty and the Beast in seventh grade, causing his love for and continued involvement in theater.

Julia Maloney is a junior at FHS. In the past, she has done some film and stage acting, as well as modeling. She is interested in fashion and photography. She hopes to pursue a career in modeling and acting in the future.

Allyson Levey, a junior, returns to the Franklin High School Theatre Company. She is ecstatic to play Shelly in Almost, Maine. She’s been apart of theater 2 years. One of her favorite shows to perform in was A Miracle on 34th Street. She enjoys to play The Sims and has two dogs. She would like to thank her friends and family for their undying support.

Heidi Keithahn eagerly comes to the FHS Theatre Company after appearing in Seussical the Musical last year. She is currently a Sophomore and is extremely passionate about theatre. She would like to thank her family for supporting her in her journey.

Kimberly Jean-Pierre is a junior at FHS. This will be her second year working with the FHS Theatre Company. She has played other lead roles in her past musicals and Drama plays. She played Grace in Annie, Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and played the Judge in Miracle on 34th street. She has a strong passion for music. She loves to sing every day. She would like to thank her brother, Darley Desamot, her Mom and Dad.

Jack Duarte is a freshman at Keough Memorial Academy. This is his first time working with the FHS Theatre Company.

Gina Schratz is thrilled to be playing the role of Rhonda in FHS’s production of Almost Maine. She is looking to pursue musical theatre in college and in the professional world. In her spare time, she enjoys painting, sewing, singing, running, randomly breakdancing in her kitchen, and watching vine compilations. Gina hopes you enjoy the show as much as she does!

Declan FIelds is excited to return the the FHS theatre company after performing inMiracle on 34th St. and Shaken. This is Declan's final year at Franklin, and plans on majoring in music. Declan hopes that you enjoy the show!