Oliver! Cast

Marcus Concepcion '23 (Noah Claypole)
Marcus Concepcion is a debuting Senior in Oliver! as Noah Claypole. He decided to join drama this year due to encouragement from his girlfriend Brighid who played Mrs. Potts in WHS’s Beauty and the Beast. He also brought along Dylan Bird into the drama program and that was “very cool.” Charlie Hergott is a BIG supporter of Marcus Concepcion and secondly a friend. Next year, Marcus will likely attend WPI and is very thankful to Mr. Mazz, Mr. G, Dan, Ryan, and Mr. Simpson for guiding him to being a professional.
Arianna De Leon (TBD)
Arianna De Leon is excited for her second production at St. Paul! She joined the drama program last year with her first performance being Wizard of Oz (tree, jitterbug, ensemble). She has been dancing for 13 years (including tap and jazz), though she also enjoys listening to music and watching her favorite TV shows. Arianna is very grateful for the friendships and memories St. Paul Drama has given her. She would like to thank Mr. Mazz, Mr. Simpson, her family, and her friends for supporting her.
Madison Howe '23 (Fagin)
Madison Howe is a senior and is thrilled to be a part of her final show with St. Paul. Her past productions with St. Paul include Rags (David), Pippin (Player), Charlotte’s Web (Charlotte), Matilda (Eric), Monologue Mashup (Jane), Broadway SRO, Out Of The Blue (Margaret), Alice In Wonderland (White Rabbit), The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy), Godspell (Madison), Clue (Wadsworth), and she is beyond excited to finish out with her most challenging role yet, Fagin in Oliver! She would like to thank her family and friends for their constant support, Mr. G, Mr. Simpson, Dan, Mrs. Nyerick, Ryan, and Mr. Mazz for everything throughout the years. A special thanks to her fellow seniors for being the best friends she could ask for!
Kendall Raymond '23 (The Artful Dodger)
Kendall Raymond is not new to the stage. She has been dancing for 15 years, along with acting and singing for 4 years now. She has been in showings including: Oliver (the Artful Dodger), Out of the Blue (Paisley), Alice in Wonderland (the Cheshire Cat), Godspell (Morgan/Herself), Matilda (Hortensia/Rudolpho), and many more! She would like to thank Mr. Mazzarella, Mr. Mark, Mr. G, and Dan for always helping her succeed on stage. Also a special thank you to her vocal coach Jillian Caillouette for helping her gain confidence in herself when no one else was there to do so; she is eternally grateful for Jillian and all she has done for her.
Kirsten Ward '23 (Mrs. Sowerberry)
Kirsten Ward is incredibly grateful as she steps onto stage as Mrs. Sowerberry for her last performance at St. Paul Catholic High School. St. Paul Performing Arts has been the highlight of her high school experience, taught her lifelong lessons, and created lasting friendships. Some of her past roles within the program include Mrs. White (Clue), Glinda (The Wizard if Oz), and The White Queen (Alice in Wonderland). She wishes to thank Mr. Mazz, Mr. Simpson, Mr. G, Dan Satter, each member of the drama family, and everyone who has contributed to not only Oliver’s, but also her own success.
Sophia Howe '23 (Main Dancer)
Sophia Howe is very excited for her first and last show here at St. Paul Catholic High School. She took a hiatus but is ready to be back on the stage. She has been dancing for 8 years, and is a main dancer in this production. She would like to thank Mr Mazz and Mr Simpson, Ryan, Dan, Mr G for their support, especially her family and her friends for encouraging her to be in this production.
Dylan Bird '23 (Bill Sikes)
Dylan is a senior and is very excited to be a part of the spring musical, Oliver!, in his first ever high school show. He is playing the villainous Bill Sikes after much encouragement from his good friend, Marcus Concepcion which was “very cool.” He would like to thank his family and friends for their constant support and love with special thanks to Mr. Mazzarella, Mr. Simpson, Mr. G, Dan, and Ryan for everything they have done to help him be comfortable on the stage.