The Little Mermaid Cast

Juliana Blitchok (Ariel)
This is Juliana’s first show through Goodrich’s theatre program and she is very grateful for this opportunity! Outside of theater, Juliana is a part of Goodrich’s varsity dance team and is in a band called Rock Lab. She wants to thank the whole cast for being so welcoming and working so hard to put this amazing show together, and her family for always being there for her! She is extremely grateful for this show and hopes you all enjoy!!
Benjamin Benson (Prince Eric)
Ben is a sophomore at Goodrich High School and is thrilled to be playing the role of Prince Eric in "The Little Mermaid". This is his third show at Goodrich, having started his theatre journey as a card and fish footman in "Alice in Wonderland" and then playing Daniel Harding in "Almost, Maine". Ben can’t wait to share his excitement on stage like he has and hopes you enjoy Goodrich’s version of "The Little Mermaid".
Marie Stefanski (Grimsby)
Marie is thrilled to be putting on "The Little Mermaid" this year as an 8th grader at GMS. She has had a blast playing her part as Grimsby and is excited for another strong 4 years with the Goodrich Theatre. She would like to thank her fellow theatre members for always supporting and being there for her.
Alexis Lewis (Sebastian)
Alexis is a sophomore at Goodrich High School and has been a part of 3 previous productions. She will be playing the role of Sebastian. She is thrilled to be a part of this musical alongside her amazing cast mates and crew. She would like to thank her family, and everyone else who has kindly supported this production.
Aven Young (Flounder)
This is Aven's fourth show at Goodrich High School, and to no one's surprise, they are beyond excited. Aven is in eighth grade, and is very thankful that they are able to work on shows with the high schoolers. Aven loves theatre and it was a dream of theirs to play Flounder. Aven would like to thank all the cast for being so supportive, and of course, would like to thank their parents for all the support. They cannot wait to perform for you, and they hope you enjoy the show!
Calix Nelson (Scuttle)
Calix holds the honor of being the Male Torchbearer of the GHS theater, and wants to thank everyone for their continued support. Calix has the role of Scuttle. Calix is so thankful for his fellow cast and crew, and cannot wait to take his last bow.
Lillian Edenburn (Ursula)
Lillian, starring as Ursula, is a senior at GHS and has done six performances prior to this one. She’d like to extend her thanks to all of her wonderfully supportive family and friends for encouraging her along her theater journey. She is exceptionally proud of her accomplishments within this program and hopes that everyone enjoys the performance as she prepares her final bow.
Trenton Nelson (King Triton)
Trent has never done anything along the lines of theatre before and is very thankful to have such an opportunity with his given role as King Triton. He was worried about how it would go due to his busy schedule but is rather excited with how everything turned out. He is especially thankful for the theatre coordinators for working with him and making this all possible.
Natalie Pike (Pilot / Jetsam)
Natalie is a junior in high school who is very excited for this Goodrich High school production. While being involved in theatre, she has been in "A Night Under the Stars", "Beehive", "Murder By the Book", "Alice In Wonderland", "Almost Maine", and currently featuring in "The Little Mermaid". As a kid, Natalie has always had a passion for performing arts, and hopes one day she will achieve her dream of performing on Broadway. Natalie would like to thank all of her directors for being able to put on such a wonderful show. Natalie would like to give her appreciation to all the wonderful seniors that have made her shows so memorable. She would like to give an extra thanks to her best friend Avery, who has been alongside her on this fantastic journey.
Lily Nelson (Flotsam)
Lily Nelson, an enthusiastic 8th grader, is thrilled to make her debut in the high school musical. With a passion for singing and dancing, she has been preparing for this moment since she was little. Known for her dedication and vibrant energy, Lily is excited to showcase her talents and bring her character to life on stage. She looks forward to this new adventure and hopes to create memorable experiences with her fellow cast members.
Abigail Stefanski (Allana )
Abby is a senior at Goodrich High School and is so excited to perform in her fourth play "The Little Mermaid". This is her second year at Goodrich and she looks forward to finishing her year with such an amazing musical. Abby's other hobbies include playing softball, drawing, and playing video games in her free time. She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her and give a special thank you to her theatre friends for always making her days better. Abby hopes you enjoy the show and remember to keep on swimming!
Avery Martin (Aquata)
Avery is a junior and can't wait to see everyone from the stage again this spring! She has performed in GHS since her freshman year. All shows being: "A Night Under The Stars", "Beehive: The 60s Musical", "Murder By The Book", "Alice In Wonderland", and "Almost Maine". Avery is playing the oldest of King Triton’s daughters, Aquata, as well as a part of the ensemble. Aside from live theatre, she has a passion for arts of all sorts. From drawing to singing in choir, she finds a way to express her creative eye.
Ella Windeler (Andrina)
This is Ella's first show here at Goodrich High School and is very excited for the show. She has loved "The Little Mermaid" since childhood. She has been a part of theater for most of her life being in "Annie Jr", "A Christmas Carol", and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas". She has also done other performances in choir and a mime act. Outside of theatre, Ella enjoys playing tennis, video games, and reading. Ella wanted to give a special thanks to everyone that made the show possible such as the directors, tech people, and others who have supported the show.
Saryn Weatherhead  (Adella)
Saryn is a senior and is excited to be a part of "The Little Mermaid". She will be playing the role of Adella. She has always loved the theatre and this will be her 10th play. She is looking forward to finishing out her last performance with the cast and crew of "The Little Mermaid". She would like to thank her best friend, family and friends.
Victoria Henke (Atina)
Victoria is a senior and is performing in her first show. She has always loved musicals and is thrilled to be a part of "The Little Mermaid". When she's not at theatre, she loves reading, painting, and playing the clarinet. She would like to thank her family, friends, and everyone who has supported her. She would also like to thank the cast and creative team for all of the help and for working hard to make this an amazing show!
Carly Kranek (Arista)
Carly is a freshman and is ecstatic to perform her first musical ever for Goodrich! She loves musicals such as "Wicked", "Beetlejuice on Broadway", and more! Outside of theatre however, she loves hanging out with friends, playing video games & board games, and singing in her free time! She is really happy and wants to thank Patrica, Michelle, Karen, Ibrahim and Kamaya for helping her throughout practices and cannot wait for this to be out to the public for everyone to see!
Bret Fernald (Chef Louis)
This is Bret's second year of theatre. He is a junior and this is his 4th Goodrich theatre performance. He has previously acted in "Almost Maine", "Alice in Wonderland", and "Murder by the Book". Bret enjoys acting because he believes it will benefit him later in life. His favorite part about theatre is learning what goes into the performances and seeing the outcome of the show.
Brennen Weatherhead (Windward)
This is Brennen’s second show at Goodrich High School and he is pretty excited for the show. He will be playing the role of Windward. He has wanted to join theatre since middle school and this will be his 3rd play. He is looking forward to but very nervous for his first musical.
Dezi Berry (Leeward)
Dezi likes theatre a lot and they love love LOVE Ariana Grande. They also love "The Little Mermaid" and it has been a childhood favorite of theirs.
Myla Maybee (Ensemble)
Myla is a sophomore who is excited to start her first production as multiple ensemble roles in the show. Outside of theatre she also partakes in our high school’s concert band, jazz band, color guard, and tennis team. She hopes everyone in the musical has a lot of fun and shares her enthusiasm for it. She would like to thank everyone who has helped her throughout the process, as well as those who have graciously supported her and the show.
Sadie McClellan (Ensemble)
Sadie is a senior at Goodrich. This is Sadie's 3rd year in the theatre program. She has been in other shows such as "Beehive" and "Alice in Wonderland". Sadie is in the ensemble and is head of costumes and makeup. Sadie is also co-captain of our school's varsity dance team. She is so grateful for everyone she has met along the way and cannot wait to see how this show turns out!
Jessie Smith (Ensemble)
Jessie has been apart of the theater program for 2 years. This is her senior year and she does the costumes and makeup but this is her first shows on stage! She is so grateful for the time she's spent in the theater program.
Lillyann Ruboyianes (Ensemble)
Lilly R is a freshman and so so excited for you guys to see what the cast has in store. She is a huge fan of the Little Mermaid, it was one of her favorite movies when she was younger. She would love for everyone to have an amazing time like her as this is her first show ever and she is so excited!
Kalley Eberle (Ensemble)
Kalley is excited for The Little Mermaid especially watching it as a kid and now performing it on stage. She has created many memories and friends as she continues into the theatrical. Kalley is thankful for her friends and family's support, and is very grateful for this experience.
Cecilia Krause (Ensemble)
Cecilia is a sophomore, and is very excited that the theatre is putting on a musical. This is her fourth production with the Goodrich High School theatre. She actually has not seen the original "The Little Mermaid", but she enjoys the music and story of it all. She is so happy for her friends, who got such amazing roles in our performance! From her, and all of us, we sincerely hope you enjoy our show, and you consider visiting us again in autumn.
Mabel Edenburn (Ensemble)
Mabel is a freshman who is very excited for her first onstage performance. Outside of theatre she participates in our high school’s concert band, varsity cheer team, powerlifting team, as well as being class president, she’s very excited to add theatre to the mix. She hopes everyone enjoys the production and can’t wait for the show!
Annabelle Harvey (Ensemble)
Annabelle Harvey is a sophomore, and is very excited to be part of the chorus for "The Little Mermaid". She loves the atmosphere of theatre, and all the fun memories created. Outside of theatre, Annabelle plays percussion instruments, and is in the art club. And she really hopes you enjoy the show.
Olivia Murray (Ensemble)
This is Olivia’s first year in theatre and is very excited to be a part of "The Little Mermaid". She has enjoyed her theatre experience and hopes to be able to participate in future theatre productions. In Olivia’s free time she likes to read and enjoys spending time with her sisters and her cats.
Kaydence May Derrzi (Ensemble)
Kaydence is a freshman, participating in their second show on stage design and in this show’s ensemble. They were in last semester’s production (Almost Maine) as their first time in performance and are very excited for more to come. Their favorite part of theater is watching these productions come alive from start to finish and meeting new people while having an outlet for creativity. Kaydence is really exited for this production and hopes that everyone enjoys it just as much as they enjoyed being apart of it.
Nicholas Grundy (Ensemble)
Nic is very excited to be a part of his second show at GHS. Although it’s only his second show he’s very happy to be able to be apart of the Goodrich theatre department and is excited not only for the future of this show but all other shows to come.
Whitney Burch (Ensemble)
Whitney is excited to help produce her second show in GHS, and even more excited to be on stage for the first time as a background dancer. In their free time, they enjoy reading, writing, drawing, and spending time with their friends and family. They want to thank everyone coming to see "The Little Mermaid" and anyone who has supported GHS theatre through the process of making this musical.