Hello, Dolly! Cast

Anna is a junior at Nazareth Academy and is so excited to be playing Irene in Hello, Dolly! Anna has been doing theater since 4th grade and some of her favorite roles include Little Sally in Urinetown, Brigitta in The Sound of Music, and Elsa in Frozen Jr. When she isn’t on stage she loves playing golf and spending time with her family and friends. Anna would like to thank the entire cast and crew for making this production so much fun and wants to thank her amazing family for supporting her. She cannot wait to perform in this production and hopes everyone loves it as much as she does!

Bailey is so excited to play Minnie! She is in her junior year at Nazareth Academy High School. This is her third show at Nazareth. Some of her favorite productions she has been in are The Sound of Music, Urinetown, and Mean Girls: High School Edition. In her free time, Bailey enjoys creating art, listening to music, running track, reading, and watching movies. She wants to thank her family for encouraging her and the cast, crew, and administration for making this show possible.

Alexander Lucano is a senior at Conwell Egan, and can’t wait to be playing the role of Barnaby in Hello, Dolly! He recently was in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels as Freddy at Conwell Egan, and in The Sound Of Music as Rolf here at Nazareth. He can’t wait to bring this colorful character to life and he hopes you all enjoy this energetic and hilarious show!

Hailey is in her junior year at Nazareth and is thrilled to be playing Ermengarde in Hello, Dolly! She has been doing musical theatre for around eight years now, and some of her favorite recent roles include "Sister Margeretta" in the Sound of Music and "Miss Medda Larkin" in Newsies JR. She is a music major and minor, and performs in Chorus, Chorale, Pandamonium, and Guitar Ensemble. When she isn't on stage, you can find her drawing, writing poetry, and spending time with friends and family. Hailey wants to thank the entirety of the cast, crew, and directors for working together to make this show such an amazing experience. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Robbie Juliano (Ambrose Kemper) is a senior at Holy Ghost Prep and looking forward to playing Ambrose. Recently, Robbie performed in Dracula as Dr. Seward at Holy Ghost Prep; MEAN GIRLS as Kevin G at the Drama Club; and Urinetown as Tiny Tom at Holy Ghost Prep. Robbie has also performed in many other musical productions during his high school years. Robbie would like to thank all those who were involved in making this production possible and he hopes you enjoy the show!

Claire is in her freshman year at Nazareth Academy and cannot wait to play Ernestina in Hello Dolly! Claire’s first play was last year when she played Michael Banks in Mary Poppins Jr. at Saint Andrew School. Claire loves spending time with her family, hanging out with her dog, and sushi. Claire wants to thank her parents for supporting her acting career and the cast and crew for doing such an amazing job!

Aria is in her senior year at Nazareth. She was in the ensemble of Legally Blonde her freshman year and was Sister Margaretta in The Sound of Music her junior year, both Nazareth productions. Now, she makes an appearance as Mrs. Rose, the street vendor, and is really looking forward to the production. When she's not participating in the Nazareth Music Department, she's writing. Aria also says hi, smiley face and hopes you enjoy the show!

Giuliana is a Freshman here at Nazareth. She first started her musical career in First grade at Philadelphia Academy Charter School. Some of her previous roles have been Emily Hobbs in Elf the Musical, The wizard in Wizard of Oz and Jacks Mom in Into the Woods. She is beyond excited to be apart of this musical as it is her first high school show. In her free time Giuliana enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She would like to thank her family for always supporting her but also the cast, crew and directors for making this such an amazing experience.

Maeve is a sophomore at Nazareth and is looking forward to playing Rudolph in “Hello Dolly.” This is her second year in musical theatre, building on the great experience she had last year in “The Sound of Music.” In her free time, Maeve enjoys playing soccer and lacrosse, and music: singing, saxophone, and ukulele. Maeve wants to thank her family and friends for supporting her, and everyone involved in the show for making the show amazing.

Frankie is a Junior at Holy Ghost Prep and has been doing shows his whole life some of his previous roles have been “Doctor Harper” in Arsenic and Old Lace, “Robin” in Something Rotten,“Joseph Pulitzer” in Newsies Jr, “The Baker” in Into The Woods Jr, “The Grasshopper” in James andThe Giant Peach Jr,“Valentine” in A Christmas Carol, “Vince Fontaine” in Grease Jr. Frankie is a Junior at Holy Ghost Prep. He is also a member of the Holy Ghost Prep student government association as well as being on Holy Ghost’s lacrosse team. In his spare time he enjoys watching movies and hanging out with his friends, especially speeding down 95 blasting Hot To Go with Jj, Dylan, and Ethan. He would like to thank everyone that made this show possible, as well as his family and friends that have come to see him and supported him all these years. Hope you enjoy the show!!!

Lexi is in her freshman year at Nazareth and is so happy to be in the show. Lexi's first show was in 2016 at Nazareth Academy Grade School when she was a Show Stopper in Seussical the Musical Jr. Her first speaking role was Flotsam the Eel in 2019 at The Drama Club when she was in The Little Mermaid Jr. Some of her favorite previous roles include Oscar the Delancey Brother in Newsies Jr. and Coach Bolton in High School Musical Jr. Lexi likes to spend her time with friends or going on adventures to new places. Lexi would like to thank everyone in the cast, crew, pit and team of directors for making this show happen.

Molly is so excited to be performing in her first show at NAHS! Some of her previous roles have been “Vixen” (Dracula),“Deb”(Elf), “Dragon”(Shrek), “Edwina”(Dear Edwina) “Jan”( Grease), and “Mary Theresa”( Sister Act). Molly is also a member of the Spotlight Kidz and has performed with them at several venues such as: Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden, Yankee Stadium, and many other cabaret venues in New York! Molly is a freshman at Nazareth Academy High School. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, all things music and theatre, dancing, and choreographing. She has most recently co-choreographed The Drama Club’s production of Frozen KIDS. Molly would like to thank her family, friends, teachers, and especially Ms.Chmelko and Mrs. Graveley for supporting her and always pushing her to do her best!

Lucy is a junior at Nazareth and is so excited to be in the ensemble this year. Lucy has participated in The Little Mermaid and The Sound of Music. Lucy wants to thank her directors and the entire cast for all they do for the show!

Noella is in her junior year at Nazareth and is so excited to be singing in the ensemble of Hello, Dolly! Noella has been doing musical theatre since 2018 for Chalfont and Norcom. Some of her favorite previous roles include Grandma Tala in Moana. In her free time, Noella enjoys drawing or spending time with friends and family. Noella would like to thank her directors and the entire cast for putting together an amazing show and is so excited to perform it!

Brianna is in her Freshman year at Nazareth Academy and is so excited to be a part of her first high school musical, Hello Dolly! Brianna has been doing musical theatre since 2015 at school and the Drama Club. Some of her favorite roles have been Sharpay in High School Musical, Sponge in James and the Giant Peach, Timon in the Lion King, Little Red in Into the Woods, Skuttle in the Little Mermaid, Glinda in the Wizard of Oz, and Anna in Frozen.In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, singing, playing the piano, track, and lacrosse. Brianna is grateful for her parents who have always supported and encouraged her on her theatre journey and the directors, cast, and crew who have worked so hard to put together an amazing show.Brianna cannot wait to perform for everyone! ENJOY THE SHOW!

Lily Davis is a freshman this year at Nazareth. Lily has been doing musicals since first grade. Lily is a Music Major and plays the violin. She is a part of many clubs like orchestra, chorus, rocketry, Morgan’s Light, and Naz-A-Thon. Lily is also a figure skater. She loves to go to baseball games and concerts. Lily would like to thank everyone who contributed to and helped the play!

Meredith is a sophomore at Nazareth Academy and is very happy to be a part of Hello Dolly!’s ensemble. Meredith has been doing theater since 2022 in both grade school and high school. Her favorite roles have been Babette in Beauty and the Beast Jr. and ensemble in The Sound of Music. Meredith enjoys spending time with friends, reading, and swimming. Meredith would like to thank the directors and cast of Hello Dolly! for creating such a fun and successful show.

Michelah is in her freshman year at Nazareth. Michelah has been doing theater since 2018 and has been in 4 shows at her grade school St. Michael the Archangel. Her favorite role was Long Jean Silver in A Pirates Life For Me. In her free time, Michelah enjoys reading, listening to music, watching baseball, and spending time with friends and family. Michelah would like to thank her family and friends who have always supported her, her grade school theater director who helped her grow and become a better actor, and her directors and cast members for taking the time to make this show possible! She would also like to wish the whole cast ‘good luck’!

Kahlan Keenan is excited to be ensemble in her third musical, Hello Dolly! Her first two musicals (one in eighth grade and one freshman year) were both the Sound of Music, which she thinks is a pretty funny coincidence. When not on stage, Kahlan can usually be found drawing, writing stories, and researching animals. Her dream job is either a marine biologist, paleontologist, or animator. She’d like to shout out her amazing family and friends for helping her get this far.

Sara is a sophomore at Nazareth and is very excited to be playing a waitress and be part of the ensemble in Hello Dolly! She also participated in drama club in elementary school, including as a lost boy in Peter Pan Jr., and last year, she played a nun in The Sound of Music. In addition, she sings in chorus and plays trumpet in orchestra. She also enjoys playing softball. She would like to thank her family for their inspiration and support, and Mrs. Graveley and Ms. Chmelko and the whole cast and crew for making this show possible, bringing it to life, and for making the show so much fun.

Catherine Oniate is a junior at Nazareth and is so excited to be in Hello Dolly! So far, she has been in The Little Mermaid and The Sound of Music at Nazareth, along with Urinetown at Holy Ghost Prep. Outside of theater, Catherine sings in Chorale and the Cantus Angelorum Cathedral Children’s Choir. She also plays the piano and cantors at Maternity BVM Church. She would like to thank the cast, crew, and directors for working hard to put this show together and her family and friends for their support!

Evelyn is a sophomore at Nazareth. She has been doing musical theater since 2nd grade. Some of her favorite roles include: Sharpay in High School Musical jr, Aunt Sponge in James and the Giant Peach jr, Wardrobe in Beauty in the Beast jr, and Patty Simcox in Grease jr. Evelyn loves Nazareth so much and theater really makes her high school experience even better. She would like to thank everyone in the Nazareth theater department, and especially thank her family for always supporting her.

Sophia is in her freshman year and is extremely proud to be part of the cast of Hello Dolly. This is Sophia’s first year doing musical theatre. Sophia wants to thank the directors and the cast for creating such an incredible show. Sophia would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support.

Aliya is in her Junior year at Nazareth and is so excited and grateful to be in the play Hello Dolly! Aliya has been doing plays since 7th grade at Nazareth Grade School. She enjoys dancing, singing, and being with her friends and family. Aliya wants to thank her directors, cast, and crew for all the hard work they put in to make this great show!

Eva is a Junior at NAHS and is so excited to be in Hello Dolly! She has been in Mean Girls, Sound of Music, Shrek the Musical, the Little Mermaid, James and the Giant Peach Jr, The Little Mermaid Jr, and The Lion King Jr. Eva would like to thank the directors and the cast for this amazing show!

Grace is currently a freshman at NAHS and is thrilled to be in Holly, Dolly! Some of Grace’s favorite roles include Young Elsa in Frozen, Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast, and Mr. Ray in Finding Nemo. In addition to playing piano, Grace is in Chorus, Chorale, Guitar Ensemble, and a member of the Nazareth Tennis Team. Grace would like to thank the music department at NAZ for always cheering on its students in all their endeavors. Grace would especially like to thank Ms. Chmelko and Mrs. Graveley for helping her pursue her passion in music. Grace thanks her family and friends for coming out to support this production and wishes the entire cast the best of luck in Hello, Dolly!