A Pocketful of Rhymes - May 12
Toms River High School North
Cast Who's Who
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Madelyn Aiello +*
as Ensemble
is a Theatre and Dance Academy student of TRHSN. She is very excited to perform in A Pocketful Of Rhymes . She has a strong passion for theatre and dance, beginning when she was young. She has been in The Wedding Singer (Cyndi Lauper), The Crucible(Villager girl) and One Acts (Tatianna) She wants to thank Dr. Penna and her cast/crew for making this production happen. She can’t wait for what’s more to come!
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Gage Alburger +*
as Ensemble
is a Senior at Toms River North, a Thespian, and is a member of the Theatre Academy. This is his 14th production at North. He directed The Anniversary in Anton Chekhov One-Act Festival, and was seen in The Wedding Singer (Sammy), The Crucible (Rev. Parris). He was in Crazy for You (Sam/Cowboy Trio), All In The Timing One-Act Festival (Bill, “Sure Thing”), Mamma Mia! (Ensemble) and Twelfth Night (Second Officer). He is part of the Toms River North Band as a trumpet player and was a flugelhorn soloist in 2025’s field show, “Becoming the Tin Man,” along with being a soloist in North's Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band. He serves as 2025’s Historian for the Nautical Stars Theatre Company. He is also co-President of the Politics Club, which Dr. Penna advises. He would like to thank his family for their support, along with Dr. Penna for guiding him these past 4 years.
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Kelsey Armbruster +*
as Ensemble
is a Sophomore at TRHSN and part of the Theatre Academy. This is Kelsey’s 7th show with the Nautical Stars. She also performed in The Wedding Singer (Holly), On the High Road(Merik), The Crucible (Mercy Lewis), Crazy for You (Louise), and Twelfth Night (Maid). She is blessed to have the support of her family and friends. Kelsey would like to thank her cast and crew, and of course, Dr. Penna, for this amazing opportunity.
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