Witches!? In Salem?! Cast

Har-El Shrem '25 (Thomas Putnam)
is a senior at West Essex and feels an immense sense of satisfaction to be in his final drama in Masquers. He would like to thank the filmography of Wes Anderson and the teachings of Sanford Meisner. He will not tell the cast and crew to break a leg because most likely the show will be over by the time they are reading this, so all he can say is, “I hope you broke a leg!”
Sophie Bonaguide '26 (Reverend Parris)
is a junior at West Essex and is beyond excited to be in yet another Masquers show! She was most recently seen as Princess #12 in Once Upon A Mattress and The Fool in Queens. Sophie would like to thank her friends for always being there to support her. Break a leg everyone!
Lexi Ciardella '25 (Jenny Anne Bishop/Bella'Loch Bloodkraven)
is a senior at West Essex and is thrilled to be participating in her seventh Masquers production! You may recognize her from roles such as Winnifred in “Once Upon a Mattress,” Jane Seymour in “Queens” or Rose in “Bye Bye Birdie.” She hopes to make her final season with Masquers the best one yet. She would like to thank all of the cast and crew for this inspiring experience!
Naya Al Zarabili '26 (Cotton Mather/John Proctor/Unnamed Villager)
is a junior at West Essex who is glad to be spending her first fall production with such a talented and dedicated cast and crew! The exciting opportunity of these shows wouldn’t be possible without them and our great directors! Best of luck!!
Nicole Mandell '27 (Xanatar Bloodkraven)
is a sophomore at West Essex and is excited to be acting in her first Masquers Production! Nicole is also a member of the West Essex orchestra and played bass in the pit for Once Upon A Mattress. She would like to thank her friends, family, teachers, cast, crew, and directors for their support and encouragement! Break a leg!
Stuti Patel '25 (Abigail Williams)
is a West Essex senior and is so excited to be in her fourth show with Masquers! You might recognize Stuti as Kathryn Howard from Queens or as Lady Jessica in Once Upon a Mattress. She is also a member of the West Essex choir. Stuti would like to thank her family and friends for supporting and encouraging her. She would also like to thank her amazing cast, crew and directors for helping with an awesome show. Break legs!
Maria Kuznetsova '27 (Goody Good/Sign Person/Sarah Dustin)
is a sophomore at West Essex who is excited about her first Masquers Production! She would like to thank her friends, family, all cast and crew members, and the directors for their endless support and love! Break a leg!
Mina Wakeshima '27 (Betty Parris/Bridget Bishop)
is a West Essex sophomore excited to be in her first fall production and second Masquers production! You may have seen her as one of the ladies in waiting in Once Upon A Mattress. This is also her first year as part of the West Essex choir. She would like to thank her cast members, crew, directors, family and friends for the endless support and encouragement! Break a leg everyone!
Kylie Goncalves '28 (Goody Bibber/Lydia Dustin)
Charlene Pace '25 (Mary Warren)
is a senior and is thrilled to be in her fifth Masquers production! She was previously seen as Catherine of Aragon in Queens, Lady Beatrice in Once Upon A Mattress, and Marcy Park in Spelling Bee. She would like to thank her family, friends, cast mates, and directors for their endless love and support. Break a leg!
Isabella Guantez '26 (Farmer John #1/Martha Corey/A Bostonian)
is a junior at West Essex. She is very excited to perform in her 4th production here, and to show everyone this great show! She is grateful to be a part of Masquers and for the unwavering support of many!
Lana DaRocha '26 (Ann Putnam Jr./Rebecca Nurse)
is a West Essex junior thrilled to be in her filth show with Masquers. You might recognize her as Louise Peary from Play On! and Anne of Cleves from Queens. Lana is also a member of the West Essex choir. Lana would like to thank everyone who has supported her passion through and through. BREAK A LEG EVERYONE!
Disha Patel '27 (Farmer George/Reverend Increase Mather)
is a sophomore in West Essex and is excited to be a part of her 3rd masquers production. She was in the cast for the Masquers Spring musical Once Upon a Mattress and is excited for the new production. She would like to thank her friends and family. Break a leg everyone!
Luciana Musano '25 (The Magistrate)
is a senior at West Essex and is so excited to be on stage for her 4th show with Masquers and her first fall drama(I know crazy right?). She was previously seen as Lady Larken In Once Upon a Mattress and she was the student director alongside Mr. G for Queens. She would like to thank her friends and family for their endless love and support. Break a Leg!
Violet Gatch '27 (Doctor Griggs/Edward Bishop)
is a sophomore at West Essex. This is her first time acting in the fall play. She was in last year's musical and did the paint crew for the musical!! She also does choir, Harmoknights, and film club!!! Break a leg yall!
Eliana White '28 (Farmer John #2/Wealthy Boston Man)
is a freshman at West Essex, and she is very excited to be in her first Masquers performance. Eliana also participates in the West Essex choir. She is extremely grateful for all the support from her family, friends, and castmates. Without them, none of this would be possible. Good luck to everyone!
Emmy Tavarez '26 (Ephraim Wildes/Thomas Putnam Sr./Weird Member of the Congregation/Governor Phips/Joseph Ballard)
is a West Essex junior who is incredibly excited and grateful to be a part of this masquers production as her first acting experience ever! Emmy is also a member of the West Essex Choir. She can't wait to make memories and help make this show come to life! Emmy would also like to thank every crew and cast member for making this production possible! Break legs and have fun!