Mamma Mia! Cast

Madison McPhee (Donna Sheridan)
is a Junior at Toms River High School North. She is part of the Theatre and Vocal Academy. She is President of Thespian Troupe #7455, and a NJ STO. She is in master’s choir, rock band, and was the singer for this year's marching band show “Caged”. She was seen most recently in Our Town (Emily Webb), Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief (Clarisse), Matilda (Lavender) and Be More Chill(Madeline/Ensemble), She would like to thank Dr. Penna for this wonderful opportunity. Madison is so excited to be a part of this production and thanks everyone who supports her!
Sofia Pellegrino (Sophie Sheridan)
is a sophomore at High School North and has been singing, dancing, and acting since she was 7. She's done many plays, and tv/film in NYC. She loves being in New York performing. She's easygoing and loves hanging out with her friends. She was last seen on the North Stage in Our Town. She's so grateful to be playing Sophie Sheridan in this year’s production of ‘Mamma Mia!’ and would like to thank Dr. Penna for this opportunity.
Lucas Maciel  (Sam Carmichael)
is a junior at TRHSN. He is Secretary of Nautical Stars and a NJ State Festival Ambassador. He is a student of the Theatre and Music Academy. He plays saxophone for the marching, jazz, and concert bands. He sings for the TRN Rock Band, Applaud Our Kids Foundation, and his church choir. He has been in many productions at North: Our Town (George Gibbs), The Lighting Thief (Grover) and Matilda (Bruce). He was awarded Best Lead Performer at the 2024 NJ Thespian Festival. He is grateful for Dr. Penna and his family's continued support.
Kayla Fredericks (Tanya)
is a Senior at Toms River High School North who has been a part of Nautical Stars Theatre Company for the past 3 years and currently holds the Historian position on the EBoard. She played the roles of Ensemble (Our Town), Bird Girl (Seussical), Katie Gardner (The Lightning Thief), Children’s Entertainer/Scary Big Kid (Matilda). Kayla is enrolled dually in the Chorale and Dance Academies here at TRN. She has been inducted into the International Thespian Society Troupe #7455. Kayla will continue her love of performing on stage while attending college after she graduates in 2024. She would like to thank Dr. Penna for this unforgettable and amazing experience.
Zachary Menth (Harry Bright)
is a sophomore at TRN and a student in the Theatre Academy. Mamma Mia will be his 4th performance with the Nautical Stars, other being: Our Town (Professor Willard), The Lightning Thief (Ares) and Xtreme Theatre. He is the Student Playbill Designer and is on both Thespian and Nautical Stars executive Boards as the recruitment chair. He has also performed in Exit 82’s production of Be More Chill (Scary Stock Boy) and in TRINs production of Newsies (Jack Kelly). He would like to thank Dr. Penna for his continual support and trust with the privileges bestowed upon him.
Darlene Penn (Rosie)
is a Sophomore at HSN and is a student in the Theatre Academy. She is thrilled to be performing in Mamma Mia! This is her 3rd show on the Nautical stars stage. She was in The Lightning Thief (The Oracle), Our Town (Woman in the Balcony) and at Exit 82 she was in Be More Chill (Scary Stock Girl). She is on the Theatre and Thespians Executive boards as Chief Morale Officer. She would like to thank Dr. Penna for this opportunity and would like to thank everyone for believing in her.
Jose Padilla  (Bill Austin)
is a junior at TRN and is thrilled to be a part of Mamma Mia! He is a student in the Theatre Academy here at North. This is his 4th Nautical Stars production, having been in Matilda (Michael Wormwood/Eric), The Lightning Thief (Mr. D), and Our Town (Howie Newsome), alongside other TRN theatre events. He’d like to thank his friends and family for the support, and Dr. Penna for this great opportunity.
Liam Ryan (Sky)
is a Freshman in the Theatre Academy at HSN. This is his second performance with the Nautical Stars. Liam is very excited to be working with Dr. Penna and his classmates in the production of Mamma Mia. He was recently in Our Town (Dr. Gibbs). Liam would like to thank Dr. Penna turning the show into what it is now and all his friends for supporting him!
Chris Gioxaris (Pepper)
is a sophomore here at TRHSN and a student in the Theatre Academy. He is very excited for this production of Mamma Mia. He has been in a few productions like Newsies (Wiesel) and Our Town (Joe Crowell). This is his first musical performance as a Nautical Star. He wants to later become a Thespian and become a part of the E-Board for the Nautical Star Theater Company. He would like to thank his fellow cast mates, his family, his girlfriend, and Dr. Penna for this opportunity.
Evan Campos (Eddie)
is a sophomore TRHSN and is extremely excited to be performing in Mamma Mia! This is Evans's 2nd show with Nautical Stars as he was also this Fall’s production of Our Town (Baseball Boy) but it is his 1st time being in a musical production. He would like to thank his family, his cast mates and Dr. Penna for this opportunity, as well as his best bud Bryan Maya.
Kelly Nide (Ally)
is a junior at Toms River High School North and is so excited to be performing in Mamma Mia! Kelly previously performed in Our Town (Rebecca Gibbs), The Lightning Thief, and Extreme Theater. She is also a thespian and serves as the Social Media Coordinator for the Nautical Stars. Kelly would like to thank her family, friends, Dr. Penna and the entire cast and crew for all their love and support!
Emma York (Lisa)
is a junior in the Nautical Stars Theater company and a student in the Theatre Academy at TRHSN! This is her 3rd production at High School North, performing previously in The Lightning Thief (Ensemble) and Our Town (Ensemble). She would like to thank Dr. Penna for this opportunity. She is so honored to be able to be a part of this production and get to work with such a welcoming cast!
Libbie Diamond (Pastor Alexandrios)
is a senior at Toms River High School North and is a Theatre and Visual Arts Academy student. She is excited to be a part of Mamma Mia! As a member of the Nautical Stars Theatre Company, she has performed in Matilda (Google Translate/Ensemble),The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical (Hades/Newscaster), and Our Town (Stage Manager). She would like to thank Dr. Penna for this opportunity and wishes luck to the cast and crew.
Delaney Koovits (Ensemble)
is a senior at Toms River High School North, a thespian, and has been a part of the theater academy for all four years. Freshman year, she was part of the school's production of A Killer Party, in the crew. Her sophomore year she made her first appearance on the stage as a Big Kid, in Matilda. junior year she played Luke in The Lightning Thief. and her senior year, she played Mrs. Gibbs in the production of Our Town. Finally, she is a part of her last show Mamma Mia! She would like to thank Dr. Penna for all he does, and she is so thankful for all the opportunities given to her by the company!
Bailey Terrett (Ensemble)
is a Junior at Toms River High School North and is a student in the Theatre Academy. She was also featured in Our Town (Constable Warren), The Lightning Thief (Poseidon) and Matilda (Ensemble). Bailey is also a proud Thespian and the Thespian Historian. She would like to thank her family, her cast mates and Dr. Penna for this opportunity.
Mycah Subai (Ensemble)
is a Senior at TRHSN and is excited to return to musicals after a 4 year Hiatus. Mycah has been in the Theater Academy all four years while at North. Sophomore and Junior year Mycah was a part of the build and paint crew and Senior year he portrayed Mr. Webb in the fall play, Our Town. He would like to thank Dr. Penna for bringing back Fall Plays this year, and for pushing him to be a part of this Fantastic Show. Mycah would like to thank his family and friends for always supporting him throughout the years.
Hannah Kemp (Ensemble)
is a senior at TRHSN and President of the Nautical Stars Theatre Company. She is a student in The Theatre Academy here at North. She is extremely excited to be performing in the ensemble of Mamma Mia! This is Hannah’s 3rd show with Nautical Stars. She’s been in productions of Our Town (Mrs. Webb) and The Lightning Thief (Ensemble). She is so proud to be doing her last show with a company that feels like family. She would like to thank her cast and crew for working so hard, and Dr. Penna for the amazing opportunity!
Saniya Williams (Ensemble)
is a junior here at High School North. She has participated in many shows with the Nautical Stars Theatre Company such as Matilda (Amanda Thripp),The Lightening Thief (Echidna/ensemble), and Our Town (Lady in a Box/ensemble). She is so excited to be a part of Mamma Mia! and would like to thank Dr. Penna, her family as well as castmates and crew for their overwhelming support!
Kara Kube (Ensemble)
is a junior at TRHSN and is so excited for another show with the Nautical Stars. She is a student in the Theatre Academy here at North. Other shows she has been involved in include, Addams Family (Grandma), Seussical (General Schmitz), and Our Town (Mrs. Soames). She would like to thank Dr. Penna, her family, cast and crew, and the production staff.
Joey Beatty  (Ensemble)
is a junior at TRHSN and is happy to be performing in Mamma Mia! This is his 4th show with Nautical Stars. He is a student on the Theatre Academy. He's been involved in productions of Matilda (Tech Crew), The Lightning Thief (DJ Cerberus/Ensemble Member), and Our Town (Joe Stoddard/Ensemble Member). He would like to thank his family, friends, and Dr. Penna for the opportunity.
Alexa De Los Santos (Ensemble)
is a junior at Toms River High School North. She is a New Jersey STO (state thespian officer), Vice President of the Nautical Star Theater Company, the reporter of her school's FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) chapter and is on the varsity cheer team. She would like to thank Dr. Penna for this opportunity. She is elated to have been a part of such a wonderful production.
Logan Masterson (Ensemble)
is a Sophomore at TRN and a student in the Theatre Academy. This is his Third show with the Nautical Stars. He played Simon Stimson in Our Town, is in the ensemble for Mamma Mia! and he did crew for The Lightning Thief. Logan would like to thank Dr. Penna and all the adults, as well as the other actors for being so supportive of him over the last few months and helping him improve.
Allyson Olivera (Ensemble)
is a Sophomore at TRHSN and is delighted to be a part of her first musical here at North. She is a student in the Theatre Academy and a Thespian. She has been a part of productions outside of school like MIRACLE ON 34th STREET- The Play and LOS CAMPEONES by Sky Films. She was also a part of Our Town (Women Among the Dead) here at North. She would like to thank her family for their support, as well as Dr. Penna and her acting instructors.
Gage Alburger (Ensemble)
is a sophomore heading into his third show on the Nautical Stars Stage. He is in the Theatre Academy and is also a member of Thespian Troupe #7455. His most notable role to date is a Baseball Boy in Our Town. He was also in The Lightning Thief (Ensemble). He would like to thank his girlfriend/fellow cast member Brianna, and Dr. Penna for helping him improve immensely.
Lia Warren (Ensemble)
is a Freshman at Toms River High School North and is a student in the Theatre Academy. This is Lia’s 2nd show with the Nautical Stars. She was in the Fall production of Our Town (Ensemble). She was also seen in Frozen Jr. (Ensemble), Newsies (Davey Jacobs) and Moana Jr. (Moana). She would like to thank his family, his cast mates and Dr. Penna for this opportunity.
Levi Dudek (Ensemble)
is a sophomore at TRHSN and is extremely excited to be performing in Mamma Mia! He is a student in the Theatre Academy here at North. This is his 3rd show with Nautical Stars. He’s been in productions of The Lightning Thief (Tech Crew) and Our Town (Man Among the Dead). He would like to thank his family, his cast mates and Dr. Penna for this opportunity.
Brianna Fredella  (Ensemble)
is a sophomore at TRHSN and is extremely excited to be performing in Mamma Mia! This is Brianna’s 3rd show with Nautical Stars. She’s been in productions of The Lightning Thief (Ensemble) and Our Town (ensemble). She would like to thank her family, her cast mates, the crew, Gage, and Dr. Penna for this amazing opportunity.
Kai Grandinetti (Ensemble)
is a freshman at High School North and is very happy to be participating in Mamma Mia the musical. Kai is a student in the Theatre Academy. Kai would like to thank Dr. Penna for giving them the opportunity to be in this amazing production and all the fun we’ve had along the way!
Chris Nesteriak (Ensemble)
is a freshman and part of the Theatre and Vocal academy! He was last seen as The Man In The Auditorium in TRN’s production of “Our Town”. Outside of school, Chris is involved with BCCT and is currently in their production of “Mary Poppins Jr.” as George Banks. He would like to thank Dr. Penna for this opportunity. He hopes you enjoy “Mamma Mia!” and know you are Dancing Queens and Super Troupers!
Amber McDaniel (Ensemble)
is a freshman at TRHSN and is extremely excited to be performing in Mamma Mia!. This is Amber’s 2nd show with Nautical Stars but she has been in many previous shows. With Nautical Stars, she’s been in the production of Our Town. She would like to thank her family, her cast mates and Dr. Penna for this amazing and fun opportunity.
Peyton Mendes (Ensemble)
is a sophomore at TRHSN and is a student in the Theatre Academy. She extremely excited to be performing in Mamma Mia. This is Peyton's third show with the nautical stars she has been in Productions of The Lightning Thief as an Ensemble member and Our Town as an Ensemble member. Peyton would like to thank her family her classmates and Dr Penna for this opportunity of being able to perform on the nautical stars stage once again. Peyton hopes you all enjoy the show of Mamma Mia.
Cam Rogers (Ensemble)
is a sophomore at TRHSN and is extremely excited to be performing in Mamma Mia! This is her 3rd show with Nautical Stars. She’s been in productions of The Lightning Thief (Ensemble) and has done past productions with TRIN such as Newsies (Race) She would like to thank her family, her cast mates and Dr. Penna for this opportunity.
Faith Moreno  (Ensemble)
is a sophomore at TRHSN and is extremely excited to be performing in Mamma Mia! Faith is a student in the Theatre Academy here at North. This is Faith's 2nd show with Nautical Stars. Faith has been in productions of Our Town (Ensemble) and Love, Awkwardly (u/s Eddie, Ensemble). They would like to thank their family, their cast mates and Dr. Penna for this opportunity.
Carley Nguyen (Ensemble)
is a Freshman at High School North and a student in the Theatre Academy. Mamma Mia will be her first musical at High School North. She is very thankful to Dr. Penna and for all the cast mates and crew members for making this possible and to all the staff who contributed to our show.
Michaela Rose Magtibay (Ensemble)
is currently a graduating senior of 2024 at Toms River High School North. She is performing as an ensemble member in this year’s musical theatre production Mamma Mia! Michaela is a proud member of Theatre Academy and has also participated in other productions such as, Hairspray, Beauty and the Beast, the Lightning Thief, Our Town, etc. She is incredibly grateful for the opportunities she has been given by Dr. Penna and hopes to work with him and the TRHN Nautical Stars Theatre Company in the future. She is incredibly honored to be a part of this wonderful community and thank everyone for their hard work and dedication for making this show possible. We couldn’t have done it without all of your support!
Felipe Cabrera-Bivins (Ensemble)
is a Junior at TRHSN and is a student in the Theatre Academy. He is extremely excited to be performing in Mamma Mia! This is Felipe’s 2nd show with Nautical Stars. He was in the Fall production of Our Town (Si Crowel). He would like to thank his family, his cast mates and Dr. Penna for this opportunity.
Mars Byles (Ensemble)
is a Sophomore at Toms River High School North and is a student in the Theatre Academy. They are an avid lover of all thing’s art related. This is Mar’s 4th performance at High School North. They’re a proud New Jersey Thespian and take great happiness in dedicating themselves to their interests (and three cats). They would like to thank their family, cast mates and Dr. Penna for this opportunity.
E.J. Campos (Ensemble)
is a junior at TRHSN and is extremely excited to be performing in Mamma Mia! This is his 1st show with the Nautical Stars. He would like to thank his family, his cast mates and Dr. Penna for this opportunity.
Brynn Mckee (Ensemble)
is a freshman at TRHSN and is thrilled to be a part of "Mamma Mia." This is her first musical with the Nautical Stars Theatre Company. Her past credits include Moana (Gramma Tala), Annie (Pepper), West Side Story (Teresita), Newsies (Hannah/ Bowery Beauties) and Matilda (Big Kid Tamika). She would like to thank Dr. Penna for this opportunity and her family for being so supportive.
Nathaniel Reyes (Ensemble)
is a senior in TRHSN. He'd like to thank his family for supporting him, Dr. Penna for letting him have such an opportunity, and the other members of the troupe for being such good people to him. This will be his first and last performance on a stage, so get excited. Dance numbers where he'll be prominent the most, are "Does Your Mother Know," "Under Attack," and "Voulez-Vous."
Aniya Miller (Ensemble)
is a freshman at North and is thrilled to be a part of Mamma Mia! She has been in a few musicals before, most notably The Wiz Jr (Glinda), The Lion King Jr (Shenzi), and The Adams Family Jr (Ensemble), all of which at TRIS. She was also in the ensemble in the Nautical Stars’ Fall production of Our Town. Aniya would like to thank Dr. Penna for this opportunity and thanks you all for coming and hopes you enjoy the show!
Julie Nordfors (Ensemble)
is in her senior year of high school preforming her second show with Nautical Stars at HSN. She is so proud of herself for stepping out of her comfort zone and taking the chance. She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her through both shows, as it could not be done without them. She thanks Dr. Penna and her cast mates for making the production of this show so enjoyable to work through.
Josh Qualls (Ensemble)
is a Freshman at TRHSN and is extremely excited to be performing in this year’s musical Mamma Mia! This is Josh’s first show with Nautical Stars. He would like to thank his friends and family, his cast mates, and Dr. Penna for this wonderful opportunity.
Gabrielle Rizzo (Ensemble)
is a Sophomore at TRHSN and is thrilled to be a part of Mamma Mia! This is her first show at HSN. She would like to thank Dr. Penna, her family and friends for all of their love and support!
Sydney Utzat (Ensemble)
is a freshman at TRHSN and is so glad to be performing in Mamma Mia! This is Sydney’s 1st show with the Nautical Stars. She’s been in productions of Newsies (Seitz, Nun, Ensemble) and Moana Jr. (Sina). She would like to thank her family, her cast members, and Dr. Penna for this amazing opportunity.
Taliah Burton-Swain (Ensemble)
is a Junior at TRHSN and I am beyond happy to be a part of this amazing show! This is her first production with the Nautical Stars. She would like to thank Dr. Penna, her cast mates and her family for all their support.
Madison Eder (Ensemble)
is a freshman at TRHSN and is thrilled about being part of Mamma Mia! This is her first performance with the Nautical Stars. She would like to thank Dr Penna, her family, and all her cast-mates for this wonderful opportunity.
Gabriella Chamie (Ensemble)
is a freshman at TRHSN and is thrilled about being part of Mamma Mia! This is her first performance on the Nautical Stars stage. She has been in Annie Jr (Annie), Lion King Jr. (Timon), and Moana Jr (Chief Ancestor 3). She would like to thank Dr. Penna, her family, and all her cast mates for this wonderful opportunity.
Kasey Do (Ensemble)
is a sophomore at TRHSN and is extremely excited to be performing in this year’s musical Mamma Mia! This is Kasey’s first show with Nautical Stars. She’s been in TRIN’s production of Newsies as Spot Conlon. She would like to thank her friends and family, her cast mates, and Dr. Penna for this wonderful opportunity.
Kenya Trujillo (Ensemble)
is in her senior year at Toms River High School North. She is very excited for her first time as a cast member in Mamma Mia. She is grateful to her friend, Julie Nordfors, and her best friend, Vylad Sain, for helping her gain the confidence needed to put on a show. She'd like to thank the Dr. Penna for the opportunity to get involved and for the wonderful memories that will stay with her after high school.
Daniella Walkowicz (Ensemble)
is a sophomore at High School North. This is her first musical with the Nautical Stars, and she’s thrilled to be in it! Outside of this year’s show she’s been in Exit 82 and Intermediate North productions such as Once Upon A Mattress, The Little Mermaid, Madagascar, and more! Dani would like to thank her friends, family, castmates, and Dr. Penna for this amazing experience.