MATILDA the Musical SNEAK PEEK (Dinner & a Show) Creative
Sound Engineer/Publicity Crew
Jasper BierJasper Bier is 17 years old and is a Senior. Matilda is his 11th show at SDA after being in publicity for The Play That Goes Wrong, Spongebob, 2023 One Act Festival, Puffs, Miss Electricity, Queens Guard and Emma along with acting in the 2022 One Act Festival, The Queens Guard, Emma and Puffs. In his free time he loves to play video games, Watch video essays about his favorite movies and video games along with reading fantasy novels. He is excited to work with this talented cast and crew in bringing this show to life.
Props Crew
Kyra BottlebergsKyra Bottelbergs is a 14 year old freshman at SDA. She was born in Belgium and moved here when she was 8. She loves SDA and the community here! This is her first theater class other than taking Intro To Drama in 7th grade. She is very excited to be in Matilda and being able to work with the amazing theater group! When not at school, Kyra enjoys hanging out with her friends, going shopping, thrifting, being at the beach, roller skating, walking her dog, listening to music, doing makeup and painting!
Assistant Set Designer/Scenic Charge Artist
Mariellla BurnsMariela (or Ella) Burns is a Senior this year! Matilda will be her seventh show here at the Clayton E. Liggett theater. When she isn’t checking you in or teaching her ushers how to seat people, she can be found color matching/mixing and painting all the sets you’ll see on stage. She is looking forward to introducing you to the playful world of Matilda, with lots of oversized books, and letter blocks to emphasize Matilda’s love for reading and learning.
Lead Electrician
Mella ColemanMella Coleman is a junior and very excited to be working with lights for another wire production! This is her third year doing theatre, and her fourth time being Lead Electrician. Her favorite part of theatre is the community and the dedication that everyone has. In her free time, she enjoys reading, crocheting, and spending time with her friends.
Assistant Stage Manager
Adam CohanAdam Cohan is a 14 year old Freshman working on his second show with the SDA theatre. Previously he worked on Puffs as apart of the props crew. When outside of class, Adam likes to play video games, draw, write, and he is currently learning how to play the electric guitar. He is beyond himself to be a part of such a fantastic musical as a member of stage management. He hopes to see you there!
Publicity Manager
Taylor DennisTaylor Dennis is a senior in SDA theatre and is the Publicity Manager for Matilda! She has been participating in shows since her sophmore year including Pippin, Oh Ollie, The Play that Goes Wrong, Cabaret Night 2023, Spongebob the Musical, and Puffs. She has gained experience in multiple technical roles ranging from hair/makeup to stage managing. Outside of theatre Taylor enjoys hanging out with friends, going on hikes, photography, and is involved in various film projects. She can’t wait for you to see the show!
Set Construction Crew
Skye FenattiSkye Fenati is a 15 year old sophomore at SDA. Matilda is his 5th production at the SDA theater, he also worked on set crew for The SpongeBob Musical, The Queen's Guard, Emma, and Puffs. When he's not working in the theater, Skye likes to draw, hang out with friends, and take care of his pets. He's so happy to get the opportunity to work with the amazing cast and crew of Matilda, and he can't wait to see the show himself.
Painting Crew
Autumn GageAutumn Gage is 15 years old and in the ninth grade. Matilda is her first ever stage production at SDA or elsewhere. When not at school, Autumn loves to hang out with friends, play Field Hockey and Waterpolo, draw, and read. She is very excited to be a part of such a fun musical and amazing group of people, and looks forward to doing more theatre with SDA in the future.
Light Crew
Mary GrendaOi, bruv! Mary Grenda is a junior at SDA, and is super chuffed to be on the lighting crew for Matilda. Mary has participated in theater at SDA since she was a freshman, and Matilda marks her third musical here, which she thinks is just aces! She is also glad to be branching out of her normal skill set in theater, and trying all sorts of new things in lighting, a chockablocked crew of cheeky people. Mary wants to thank her fave blokes Ava, Liam, and Ainsley, and Mella and hope you enjoy the barmy show, Cheers!
Painting Crew
Leela HebelLeela hebel is a 9th grader. She likes to paint and is very creative with everything she does. She has not done any shoes or musicals before this. She has some painting experience at home with family and friends. she likes to paint, draw, and do crafts. She likes the beach and sunsets all being in the water and swimming she has a best friend named Allie m and they love spending time together they have known each other for almost three years. they go to the town center and get food. leela loves sushi and french fries. she also loves trader joes talkis. She was born in India and raised in Mexico and California.
Lead Carpenter
Darcy HudsonDarcy Hudson is 17 years old and in the twelfth grade. She is elated to be the Lead Carpenter for Matilda. Darcy has also worked to create sets for The Play That Goes Wrong, Puffs, and Emma. When not working in the scene shop, she enjoys hiking, spending time with her friends, and painting. She is very excited to create a lively set that brings Matilda to life with the help of an amazing crew and creative cast.
Props Crew
Crow JohnsCrow Johns is 17 years old and in 12th grade. Matilda is his 6th show at the Clayton E. Ligette Theater. They also worked in Puffs, The Queen's Guard, The Spongebob Musical, The Play That Goes Wrong, and Myth-o-lougues. When not working backstage, Crow enjoys reading, hanging out with friends, playing video games, and drawing. They are extremely excited to get to work with such an amazing cast and crew for his last musical at SDA.
Sound Designer
Oliver KloppOliver Klopp is a 9th grade tech-loving avgeek. He enjoys spending time working with, and fixing different lighting and audio systems and equipment. Matilda the Musical is his first theatrical production at San Dieguito Academy. When not working backstage, Oliver loves to work on other technical project, and enjoys commercial aviation.
Set Construction Crew
Dominik KoeslingDominik Koesling is 18 years old and is in 12th grade. This is his second time being a part of Ms. Siers Tech Theater class. He has also done tech for several other theater companies. He is very excited to be a part of this production for his last year at SDA. When he is not doing tech he enjoys reading, going out with his friends, and playing guitar. He is ecstatic to be a part of this wonderful production with his fellow students.
Costume Designer
Sadie Kuzma Sadie Kuzma the junior is the costume designer for Matilda the Musical. She has worked on costumes for Pippin, SpongeBob the Musical, Emma, and Miss Electricity. Outside of theater she plays soccer and rugby. She also enjoys spending time with her friends at the beach or pool. She really hopes you enjoy the costumes and everything else in the show!
Sound Engineer
Ashe LingenfelterAshe Lingenfelter (Senior) is the Sound Engineer for Matilda. This marks their 8th stage production, also working on Pippin, Oh, Ollie!, The Spongebob Musical, The Queens Guard, Puffs, Emma, and Miss Electricity. Outside of the theater, she also enjoys working on Gunpla models, hiking, and airsoft. They hope you have a lovely evening, and enjoy the show!!!!
Props Crew
Kelton MastersonSenior Kelton Masterson is excited to be back in the theatre for his third show at SDA. Having previously done work on Oh, Ollie! and The Queen's Guard, Kelton is looking forward to our production of Matilda. Outside of theatre Kelton likes reading, going on walks, and listening to music. Enjoy the show! :)
Set Construction Crew
Bryn McCarrenBryn McCarren(any pronouns) is a senior at San Dieguito Academy and is positively delighted to be the assistant stage manager for this 'Miracle' of a show! Seeing Matilda years and years ago at the Civic theater was Bryn's first introduction to the world of theater, and now 'When She's Grown Up' "She's Here" once again. Matilda marks Bryn's 10th production with SDA theater, and 8th as purely a technician. They love theatre tech with their whole heart and could not be more thrilled with the final product of her last musical production at SDA. She hopes you're as excited as she is for the show, so be 'Quiet' and watch the cast get 'Loud'!
Hair and Makeup Designer
Maxine McCartyMaxine McCarty is happy to be working on tech for Matilda as she has appeared in also Emma, and Puffs also working on tech crew. Maxine has acted in shows before such as, Peter and the Starcatcher, Tuck Everlasting, Frozen, and many more. She cant wait see how the show turns out!
Stage Manager
Rosie McConellRosie (she/her) is a senior and has been stage managing with SDA Theatre for three years. She is the thespian troupe Secretary, President of the Comedy Sportz team, and also a part of SDA’s PALs program. Matilda is her final show with SDA Theatre, it’s been a wild ride! Rosie would also like to thank all her friends and family for dealing with her Madonna-like imitation of a British accent this semester. Now you know why!
Lighting Designer
Ava MurrayAva Murray is a Senior at SDA. Matilda is her 15th production at school and her 6th time as Lighting Designer. She has recently designed the lights for Puffs, The Sponge bob Musical, and Emma. When shes not up in the booth, she likes going to target and Starbucks with friends. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Lead Electrician
Ainsley PeacockAinsley is a 14 year old freshman at SDA and is excited to be working on Matilda as her next production. Before, she has followspotted for Puffs and Emma. She is excited to keep working with the lighting team for future productions.
Painting Crew
Ella RusselElla Russell is 14 year old freshman. Matilda the Musical is their first production at SDA. She has previously been in shows with a local theatre company when they were younger but this is their first time doing tech. Some things she likes to do outside of theatre are drawing, thrifting, and hanging out with friends. They are looking forward to seeing how the production turns out.
Publicity Crew
Eren ShannonEren Shannon is 15 years old, and in the tenth grade. Matilda the musical is going to be her first stage production with SDA theatre. She loves sports, basketball and various martial arts. She also love the arts. She love music and singing. She is very excited to work with this wonderful cast and crew.
Costume Crew
Kennedy Virignia-RappKennedy is 15 years old. This is her first year doing theater tech. Matilda is her first ever musical/performance that she will have done. Though they have not done theater previously, she does dance, sing and has performed in competitions for dance before. They design clothes in her free time and is incredibly excited to do that for the musical. She loves reading, watching TV, and hanging out with her family the most.
Lighting Crew
Liam WalshLiam Walsh is 18 and a senior at San Dieguito Academy. He cannot wait to be a part of the lighting crew for Matilda. This will be his fourth time being in an SDA production working with lights. In his free time, Liam loves reading, being with friends, and sculpting. He is especially grateful to be able to be a part of the lighting team and hopes you enjoy the performance!
Makeup and Hair
Maya WiltgenMaya Wiltgen is a fourteen year old in ninth grade who is assigned to the makeup and hair crew. She has no prior theatre experience, but is familiar with makeup, music, hair styling, and painting. Outside of school, she primarily enjoys drawing and calling her friends. She’s watched the Matilda movie and is excited to help out actors in the musical.
Original Creative Team
Dennis Kelly:Work for theatre includes Debris, Osama the Hero, After the End, Love and Money, Taking Care of Baby, DNA, Orphans, The Gods Weep, and The Ritual Slaughter of Gorge Mastromas. He has written the book for the new musical of Pinocchio which opens at the National Theatre at the end of 2017, and in 2018 his new play Girls and Boys opens at the Royal Court. His plays have been performed worldwide and to date have been translated into nearly forty languages. For television he co-wrote and co-created Pulling and wrote and created Utopia, and for film he wrote the screenplay for Black Sea, directed by Kevin MacDonald. He also wrote the book for the Olivier and Tony winning Matilda the Musical. In 2010 DNA became a set text on the GCSE English Literature syllabus.
Tim Minchin: Tim is a musician, actor, comedian, writer and director. He’s toured extensively in the US, UK and Australia, performing solo, with bands, and with symphony orchestras. He’s released five DVDs, the most recent recorded with the Heritage Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall. Screen acting credits include Robin Hood Origins (2018), Secret River (2015), and Californication (Season 6 - 2013). Stage acting credits include Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead (Sydney Theatre Company) and Jesus Christ Superstar (UK/Australia tours). Tim has written extensively for theatre, and is the composer-lyricist of Matilda the Musical (with Dennis Kelly) and Groundhog Day the Musical (with Danny Rubin).
Roald Dahl: Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was the author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG and many more of the world’s best-loved children’s stories. He remains one of the world’s greatest storytellers and is celebrated annually by the world’s biggest author-based event, Roald Dahl Day – which is recognised across the globe on 13th September.
His first children’s story, James and the Giant Peach, published in 1961 and was a huge hit. Every subsequent book became a best-seller.
Today, his stories are available in 59 languages and, by a conservative estimate, he has sold more than 250 million books. Many of these stories have also been adapted for stage and screen, including the 1971 film classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Wes Anderson’s acclaimed Fantastic Mr Fox, and the Royal Shakespeare Company’s multi-award winning production of Matilda The Musical.