Ellie Wanicur as Peter Pan
Ellie, age 11, is a 5th grader who loves all things stage & screen! Favorite former roles: The Sound of Music (Gretl), Matilda Jr (Matilda), Aladdin Jr (Jasmine), Jesus Christ Superstar (Youth Ensemble at ACT of CT), Annie Jr (Grace Farrell) and A Christmas Carol (Fezziwig’s Daughter). Ellie has been on Sesame Street, Saturday Night Live and in Director Kathryn Bigelow’s short film / Xfinity commercial. She recently completed her role at Sacred Heart University's Theatre Arts production of "Fun Home" as Small Alison. This is her third RES musical and she is so grateful for her RES cast & crew family!
Ella Epstein as Wendy
Ella Epstein is a 10-year old 5th grader at RES. She loves skateboarding, art, and hanging out with her friends. Before moving to Ridgefield in the summer of 2022, she would enthusiastically participate in plays at the Riverdale Children's Theater in the Bronx.
Declan Hansen as John
Declan, 11 years old, is a 5th Grade student at RES. He enjoys music, reading, science, and outdoor activities. He has performed with the Ridgefield Theater Barn and in the RES production of Aladdin Junior.
Alec Schneider as Michael
Alec, 8, is in 3rd grade at Ridgebury Elementary School. He loves Pokemon, karate, drawing and spending time with his family and friends. This is his second time participating in a school play.
Madison Ufier as Mrs. Darling
Madison is a 5th grade student at Ridgebury. She loves singing, playing piano and violin. Madison enjoyed being a part of both The Wizard of Oz and Aladdin Jr. in past years.
Adrian Fontana as Mr. Darling
Adrian Fontana is eight years old and is in third grade. He loves good food, traveling, Star Wars, skiing and wants to be an actor when he grows up.
Sienna Giannettino as Liza and Brave Girl Ensemble
Sienna is 11 years old and in 5th grade. She loves playing field hockey, drawing, reading, singing, baking and cuddling with her mischievous cat, Andy. Sienna played the “apple cart lady” in RES’s Aladdin, and was in the ensemble in RES’s The Wizard of Oz.
Penelope Allbee as Nana
Penny Allbee, 8 years old, is a 3rd grader at RES. Her favorite things are the color pink, animals, fashion, music, art, chocolate covered strawberries, her family and friends, tennis, and acting. She takes an acting class, and has taken a musical theatre class, and has done several dance performances.