Matilda Cast

Brianna is a freshman and is thrilled to be playing the role of Matilda. She has previously portrayed Matilda in Matilda Jr. when she was in 6th grade. Other past shows include Mary Poppins Jr. (Mary Poppins) and The Little Mermaid Jr. (Carlotta). Brianna is also a competitive Irish dancer at Griffith Academy. She would like to thank Mr. Cahill, Miss Brugger, and Mrs. Farrell, as well as the entire cast, for making this production such a wonderful experience.

Grace is a junior excited to take on the role of Agatha Trunchbull in Mercy/Xavier’s spring production of Matilda. Her past performances include Pippin (ensemble) Game of Tiaras (Ellie), The Sound of Music (ensemble), and 12 Angry Jurors (Juror #3). Outside of drama, Grace participates in Mercy Chamber Choir, Music Ministry, and Mercy/Xavier Track and Field. She would like to dedicate her performance to her supportive friends and family.

Kate is a senior and is thrilled to be playing the role of Miss Honey in Matilda. She has previously performed in The Sound of Music (Liesel), Pippin (Leading Player), Matilda (Matilda), Into the Woods Jr. (Little Red), Legally Blonde Jr. (Paulette), Annie Jr. (Molly), The Music Man, (Amaryllis) and more. Outside of theatre, Kate is the president of Student Council and is involved in the soccer team, Peer Ministry, Ecology Club, and Broadcast Journalism Club. Kate would like to thank her family and friends for their unwavering support.

Joshua is a senior at Xavier and is excited to be playing the role of Mr. Wormwood in Matilda. This is his sixth drama production with the Mercy/Xavier Drama Club. Outside of acting, Joshua is a Peer Minister and works as a supervisor at a grocery store. He is also an avid Swiftie. Joshua would like to thank his family and friends for their support, as well as his directors and castmates for their hard work and dedication.

Payton is a junior and is ecstatic to be playing the role of Mrs. Wormwood in Mercy/Xavier’s spring production of Matilda. Her past stage credits include The Sound of Music (Sister Margaretta), A Christmas Carol (Ghost of Yet to Be), Annie (Annie), Cinderella (Gabrielle), and she will be performing in Seussical this April. Payton is also a member of Chamber Choir, Mercy Music Ministry, Meriden Youth Theatre, and Tri-M, and she competes as a swimmer and participates in track and field. Outside of performing, Payton enjoys traveling, reading, baking, and spending time with her friends and family. She would like to dedicate her performance to her family, especially her mom, Kari.

Bella is a senior who loves cake, so it feels only natural that she landed the role of Bruce in Matilda. Her previous stage performances include The Sound of Music (Nun) and The Lion King (Rafiki). Bella is also a member of the Chamber Choir and Tri-M National Honor Society. Outside of performing, she enjoys reading, driving, eating, and belting out Broadway musical soundtracks. Bella would like to thank her mom, Pap, two sisters, and the rest of her family and friends for their support.

Emily Arnold is a freshman and is excited to perform in her first Mercy production. In the past, Emily has been involved in Matilda Jr. as Lavender. Emily’s favorite shows have been Matilda Jr. and Seussical. She would like to thank Mrs. Brugger, Mr. Cahill, and Mrs. Farrell for the opportunity, as well as the cast for all the wonderful memories. Love you all—break a leg!

Alexandria is a freshman and is thrilled to be playing the role of Tommy in Mercy/Xavier’s spring production of Matilda. Some of her previous performances include The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy) and The Little Mermaid (Sebastian). Outside of theatre, Alexandria is involved in several activities, including serving on the executive board at Mercy, participating in the music ministry, competing in regional choir, and studying Kung Fu, piano, and voice. She loves spending time with her family and friends and having fun. Alexandria would like to dedicate her performance to her loved ones.

Ella is a junior and is excited to be playing the role of Eric in Mercy/Xavier’s spring production of Matilda. Her past performances include Rumpelstiltskin (Soloist), Fairy Tale Misfits (Ellie), The Curious Incident, Pippin (Theo), The Sound of Music, and Game of Tiaras (Merida). This is Ella’s fifth performance with Mercy/Xavier. Outside of theatre, Ella is involved in cheerleading, Surfriders, Music Ministry, Tri-M, and Chamber Choir.

Elle Erwin is a junior and is thrilled to be playing the role of Nigel in Mercy/Xavier’s production of Matilda. Her past stage credits include Frozen (Sven), The Wizard of Oz (Ms. Gulch), Into the Woods (Wicked Stepmother), and Shrek (Papa Bear, Piper, King). Elle is a proud member of Mercy Chamber Choir and Music Ministry. Outside of performing, Elle enjoys reading, cheerleading, and playing softball. She would like to dedicate this performance to her sister, who played Nigel in her own production of Matilda.

Maybeline Hladky is a freshman and is thrilled to be playing the role of Amanda in Mercy/Xavier’s production of Matilda. Some of her past performances include Frozen Jr. (Princess Anna) and The Little Mermaid Jr. (Flounder). At Mercy, she is involved in concert choir, Tri-M Music Honor Society, soccer, and tennis, and she also plays guitar. Maybeline would like to dedicate her performance to her siblings and parents.

Leila is a freshman and is grateful to be working with this year’s Mercy/Xavier cast and crew on the production of Matilda! Her past stage credits include Mary Poppins (Bird Woman) and Fame (Mrs. Myers). This year, Leila is playing the role of Alice. She is also a member of Concert Choir and plays field hockey in the fall. Leila would like to dedicate her performance to her family and her closest friend, Sydney.

Jaylen is a freshman and is excited to be a part of Matilda as Hortensia.Some of her favorite past performances include 101 Dalmatians (Anita), Mean Girls (Dance Ensemble), and Footloose (Wendy Jo). Outside of drama, Jaylen dances at New England Dance and occasionally writes songs. She would like to thank her parents, friends, and everyone who supports her for always being there.

Brianna is a senior and is thrilled to be a part of this year’s production of Matilda. She is playing the roles of the Doctor and Ms. Phelps on stage this year. Brianna is also a member of Mercy’s Chamber Choir, Tri-M Honor Society, and will be inducted into the Thespian Honor Society this spring. She would like to dedicate her performance to her parents, friends, and especially to Mercy for all the support she has received during her three years at the school.

Dory is a junior and is excited to be playing the roles of Rudolpho and the Acrobat in Mercy/Xavier’s Spring production of Matilda. Her previous performances include 12 Angry Jurors (Juror #7), Footloose (dancer), The Sound of Music (Frau Zeller), and many more. Outside of theatre, Dory is a member of Chamber Choir, Mercy Music Ministry, and is a competitive dancer at Kinetic Dance Force. She would like to thank her friends and family for all their support.

Elizabeth Kelly is a senior and is excited to be a part of the Mercy/Xavier production of Matilda. Her past stage credits include My Son Pinocchio Jr. (Arancia), The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime (Siobhan), and Game of Tiaras(Other Princess #3). This is Elizabeth’s 7th production with Mercy/Xavier. Outside of drama, she is a member of Mercy’s Chamber Choir, NHS, ITS, Peer Ministry, and more. Elizabeth would like to dedicate this performance to her mom, dad, siblings, her dog Tundra, and God, and thank everyone who has supported her throughout her theatre journey.

CC is a senior at Mercy and is thrilled to cap off their high school theatre journey as Sergei in Mercy/Xavier’s dazzling production of Matilda! They have been involved in theatre since third grade and have performed in Mercy/Xavier productions of High School Musical (ensemble), Pippin (ensemble), Game of Tiaras (blood packet guy), and 12 Angry Jurors (Juror 10). CC also enjoys their roles in various Mercy student organizations, including serving as safety captain of the robotics team and vice president of both the Italian National Honor Society and the Justice and Peace Club. CC hopes you enjoy the show!

Sofia is a senior at Mercy and is excited to be a part of Mercy/Xavier’s Spring production of Matilda. She began her theatre journey in The Sound of Music (ensemble). Outside of theatre, Sofia enjoys creating art, walking her dog, and taking drives around her hometown. She would like to dedicate her performance to her family and friends.