Roald Dahls Matilda The Musical Creative

Build and Paint Crew, Tech Crew, Stage Manager (Cues)

Paige Cripps

Paige Cripps* (Build/Paint Crew, Tech Crew, Stage Manager) is in her final production with the Theater Company. In previous years, she participated in Shrek (Stage Manager Mentee), How to Survive Life in a Quarantine (Audio Designer), & A Killer Party (Stage Manager). Paige also plays flute & piccolo for North's band, & was their Field Assistant & Drum Major. She is super excited for Matilda!

Stage Manager, Chef, Judge, Building Crew, Painting Crew

Jillian Weintraub

Jillian Weintraub* (Stage Manager/Chef/Judge) is a senior at TRN. She has previously been in Pippin (Stage Crew), A Bad Case of Stripes (Stage Crew), Shrek (Prop Mentee), 10 Ways to Survive Quarantine (Playbill Designer), and A Killer Party (Props Manager). Jill is also a current member of Thespian Troupe #7455 and serves on the Nautical Star Executive Board as Vice President. #beef4life

Paint/Build Crew, Hair/Makeup Crew

Meghan Fitzpatrick

Meghan Fitzpatrick* (Paint/Build, Hair/Makeup Crew) is a senior at North. Meghan has been a 4-year member of the Painting and Building Crew (Pippin, Shrek, + A Killer Party included,) along with Hair and Makeup on the side (Shrek.) She’s a proud member of Thespian Troupe #7455. Outside of theatre, they’re an active member of Polaris and the school’s Arts Academy. She’ll worry about college later.

Business Assistant, Painting Crew, Costume Crew

Natalie Barr

Natalie Barr* (Painting/Costume Crew)is a senior who has participated in all of the Nautical Stars productions, including Pippin (Player), Shrek (Baby Bear/Rat Dancer/Duloc Dancer) and A Killer Party (Dancer). She is also a member of Thespian Troupe #7455. After graduation, Natalie plans on attending Ramapo College of New Jersey with a full scholarship as a major in business management.

Stage Manager in Training, Prop assistant

Mia Mancino

Mia Mancino (Stage Manager In Training/Prop Assistant) is a junior at Toms River High School North, and is joining North Nautical Stars for another show. Mia has been a part of Shrek (building/ painting crew and costume crew) and A Killer Party (Building and painting crew). She is also a current member of Thespian Troupe #7455. Mia is so excited for the production of Matilda and is so proud of everyone!

Building/Painting Crew

Mycah Subai

Mycah Subai (Building/Painting Crew) is a sophomore at High School North, and is joining TRN Nautical Stars for his first show.

Build and Paint, Tech Crew

Aiden Kelly

Aiden Kelly (Building/Tech) has entered the North theater company as a freshman. He was in Freaky Friday (Stage Hands) in 7th grade at Intermediate East. Outside of theater, he does kickboxing and art. He would like to thank his family and friends for supporting him going into theater, and always being there for him. "And the universe said I love you because you are love." - Julian Gough

Build and Paint Crew

Myla Boyd

Myla Boyd (Build/Paint Crew) is a freshman joining the theater company. They have been a part of Madagascar (Stage crew) and Frozen (Stage Crew). They are part of the sign language club and take part in the orchestra. Thank you to Their parents, brother, pets, friends, and other family for supporting them. “ Smile my dear, you know you're never fully dressed without one”~Alastor

Building and Painting Crew

Crystal Boyle

Crystal Boyle* (Building/Painting Crew) is a senior who has participated in many Nautical Star productions during the last 4 years. Some include Pippin (Build/Paint/Tech crew), Shrek (Build/Paint/Tech), A Killer Party (Physical Art Crew), and many more. She wants to thank the entire company for providing her with never ending memories and friendships over the years. She would also like to thank Beef and One Direction <3

Building crew

Jervin Sevilla

Jervin Sevilla (Building Crew) is a senior at TRN. He is new to the Nautical Star Theatre Company. Jervin is known for the Math League and being a Key Club member. He also joined a variety of clubs and activities this year, including FBLA, TEAM, Current Events Club, Dungeons & Dragons Club, The Captain's Log, and Green Team.

Build and Paint Crew/ Tech Crew

Elena Chunn

Elena Chunn (Builders, Tech,Painting) is on the crew on the Highschool North theatre.They have no previous experience but hope to have a great time and learn new things here. In school they are in art club, paws, LGBTQ, and also frequently volunteer at the school library. They would like to thank their sister for always supporting them and being there.

Building and Painting Crew

Antonia Raimondo

Antonia Raimondo (Building and Painting Crew) is a senior and has previously helped in North shows such as Pippin (Painting Crew) and Shrek (Building and Painting Crew). Outside theater, Antonia is an editor for Polaris , a member of NHS and chess club, and Director of Grow the Movement for Medlife. Antonia would like to thank her family for always giving her such amazing love and support.

Painting Crew, Costume Crew

Carina Nobile

Carina Nobile (she/her) is a junior at TRN, this is her first year participating in the TRN Nautical Star Theatre Company. Carina is thrilled to be involved in both the painting and costume crew. She loves being involved behind the scenes. Carina is delighted by the welcoming atmosphere that the cast, crew and teachers involved have made. She plans to continue to stay involved in the future and become a thespian.

Tech Crew

Ivana Lee

Ivana Lee (tech crew) is new to the theatre company as a freshman at north. She has never done anything like this before and she would like to thank to her friend Lu for introducing her to Hamilton, which re-sparked her interest for musicals and theatre.

Hair and Makeup Crew

Kaylie Lapp

Kaylie is a freshmen and Colorguard member at North and this will be her first year as a hair and makeup crew member. She looks forward to this production and many more productions in the future at North. Kaylie aspires to continue in this field well after high school and make it into her career.

Hair and makeup crew

Mia Protonentis

Mia Protonentis (Hair and Makeup Crew) is a freshman.Mia is a part of the show Matilda and is also in the Theater Academy and also the Nautical Stars theater program at North.Mia was a part of You're a good man charile brown seen in the ensemble. She was also seen in Freaky Friday and Little Shop of hoorors both in the ensemble. Mia can't wait for the show and to see the cast and crews hard work.

Original Creative Team

Director: Carolyn Little

Assistant Director: Kelly Eleneski

Music Director: George Powers

Choreographer: Danielle Melillo

Technical Director: Eugene Garritt

Costume Designer: Frankie Confalone

Set Builder: Frank Visone

Set Designer/ Painter: Jenny Neuhoff

Hair/ Makeup Designer: Nicole Tischio

Business Director: Gail McNeill

Lobby Design: Keleyn Wraga

ASL Interpreter: Donna Sanford

Front of House Manager: Shannon Pugliesi