Peter and the Starcatcher Cast

Jonathan Maravilla (Boy/Peter)
Jonathan is a senior here at LPU majoring in Worship Arts and Media. You may recognize him as Mr. Brooke from last year’s "Little Women". Outside of singing and acting, Jonathan also enjoys playing the drums and writing songs. He wants to give a special shoutout to all his friends and family that came out to support.
Efren Paiz (Prentiss)
Efren is a senior at Life Pacific University. He was previously in “Our Town” and played the roles of Mr. Webb and Simon Stinson. He loved it so much he want6ed to do another production with his castmates and Carissa. Efren would like to thank his family and friends for supporting him in this journey and hopes you enjoy the show.
Jordan King (Ted)
Jordan is a Junior in the biblical studies major. He doesn’t have many hobbies but is passionate about seeing lives changed through Jesus and is always down for a time of worship or a conversation about the Lord. Jordan gives a special shout out as well to his cousin, Spencer King, and to his good friend, Ethan Richards, for always being consistent in friendship and pushing him to walk with Lord even in difficult times.
Tasheem Breazil (Lord Leonard Aster)
Tasheem is a transfer student here at LPU and likes to read, take walks, watch movies, play video games, and hang out with friends. He is in his junior year and is grateful to be here! Tasheem gives his thanks to his Heavenly Father first and foremost. He also thanks Carissa for encouraging him to audition.
Rachel Harris (Molly Aster)
Rachel is in her senior year at LPU double majoring in Worship Arts and Media and Mass Communications. She has been a lover of theatre as long as she can remember and has loved getting the chance to become characters like Morticia Addams, Elizabeth Bennet, and most recently, Meg March. Rachel’s passion for the arts drives her in all she does and is lucky to have Carissa Hawksworth and Steven Felix Jager as her mentors. She is overjoyed to bring the role of Molly to life alongside the rest of the amazing cast and would like to thank her family, friends, and you for their support.
Megan Clark (Mrs. Bumbrake)
Megan is a junior at LPU majoring in Ministry. She has been in 6 shows prior to this including "Arsenic & Lace", "Cinderella", and more. Megan is so excited to be doing her first show here at Life Pacific University!
Elizabeth Snow (Captain Scott/Mermaid)
Elizabeth is a senior in the ministry program. she loves tea, writing, plants, and really bad puns. She has previously played Aunt March in “Little Women the Musical” and half the town "Our Town". She would like to thank her family, friends, and castmates for their support. Elizabeth is thrilled to bring to life the Captain of Britain’s fastest frigate tonight!
Eden Benshoof (Captain Slank)
Eden is in her final semester here at LPU. As Slank, Eden is excited for the new opportunity to add a villain to her repertoire, which includes Mrs. Gibbs in “Our Town", as well as ensemble roles in "A Little Princess” and "Peter Pan". She’s so grateful for all of her friends she has made during her time at LPU and all the friends and family who have supported her over the years (there’s too many to name, you know who you are). She also wants to give a special shoutout to Steven and Carissa for always pushing her to be the best she can be.
Caleb Wnorowski (Black Stache)
Caleb is excited to play the role of Black Stache. Caleb is a junior HDP major whose passions are God, people, and theater. Caleb graduated from the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater in New York City in 2017. Since then, Caleb has been in commercials, starred in TSC’s 'Silent Night: A Christmas Story", "Played The Machinic in Middletown", and Professor Bhaer in "Little Women" to name a few. In His free time Caleb likes to play volleyball and flying kites. He would like to thank his friends and family.
Justin Moore (Smee)
Justin Moore is performing in his first theatrical production. A sophomore in the HDP program, Justin, who is most at home in a kitchen or deep in a forest, decided to take a couple steps out of his comfort zone and into an area he has no experience in just to say he did it. Justin’s hobbies include cooking, martial arts, reading, worship, and other continually more varied and unrelated activities. He is excited to see what God has in store for the rest of the cast and for what God is doing at LPU.
Joshua Casis (Alf)
Joshua Casis is so excited to be playing Alf! Some of his favorite roles include King Julian (Madagascar the Musical), Mr.Mayor (Seussical), Henry (Newsies), and Barnaby (The Matchmaker). He wants to thank Carissa, Brianna, Hannah, Jazy, Elisha, and Lilah. Josh hopes you enjoy the show!
Katelyn Crocker (Grempkin/Mack/Hawking Clam)
Katelyn is a junior WAM major and is so happy to have the opportunity to be a part of this production. She has an amazing brother named Noah who will be equally honored and embarrassed to be reading this. Her parents, Josh and Mendy, will also be laughing at the hilarity of this message. Her favorite thing to do lately has been hanging out with her good ol’ pal Lauren (or Laurant if you know what’s up) and listening to vibey music while drawing. Amen.
Esthela Velasquez (Sanchez/Fighting Prawn)
Esthela is a junior in the Worship Arts and Media program at LPU. She’s been a part of several productions including "Charleston", "A Doll’s House", and "Our Town". Esthela is in love with all things music, the arts, and Jesus. She would like to shoutout her parents for supporting every hobby of hers.
Lauren Stiles (Teacher/Pirate/Mermaid)
Lauren is a sophomore here at Life Pacific University studying Human Development and Psychology. She is an individualist and loves to create. Lauren makes tie dye clothing and decorations and hemp jewelry. She would like to give a shoutout to her good friend and professor, Carissa Hawksworth, for pushing her out of her comfort zone and for seeing more in her than she was able to see in herself.