KORI BROOKS(Mrs. Pugh/Hull/Ensemble) Kori is a freshman at THS, and is proud to be in this year's production!! Last year she was in the ensemble for Beauty and the Beast, and couldn't have any more fun than she imagined. She had first started with music in the third grade when she decided to join strings, and chorus in fourth. Her love for music has continued since! She is so happy to be a part of something like this and would love to thank everyone who's put in the hard work to bring this show together and can't wait to see how wonderful it all plays out. Enjoy!
LIZZIE HALLORAN (Sophie/Mrs. Greer/Ensemble) is excited to be in Annie, her first Tuckahoe Theater Works production! She is reminded of the memories she made when she played Pepper in the show in fifth grade. She is delighted to get back on stage and has enjoyed the making of this show and getting to know her cast mates.
SKYLER BRICE (Judge Brandeis/Ensemble) This may be my first time on stage but I’ve been behind the scenes for 7 different shows. I am so happy to have been a part of such an amazing program for so long and am excited to end it with a bang!
ABIGAIL ARANA (Wacky/Orphan) is a 7th grader at Tuckahoe Middle School. After watching the earlier Tuckahoe performance of Into the Woods and joining last year’s Beauty and the Beast, she was inspired to continue the amazing journey of theater! Since age three, Abby has been playing the violin, appreciating the dedication needed to practice and improve. She has also begun taking up voice lessons. Because of these, she has been participating in NYSSMA and All-County for both orchestra and chorus for as long as she can remember. She has had such a fun experience! Thank you so much, and enjoy the show!
GABRIELLA BERKMAN (Molly) is in 8th grade at TMS. She is so very excited to come back this year as Molly. Last year, she debuted as Chip in Beauty and the Beast! She is a member of the All County Chorus, participating in her 3rd NYSSMA Festival, and is a member of the TMS chorus and PTA Dance. In January, Gabby also performed in Artistree’s Addams Family at the Emelin Theatre in Mamaroneck! She is thrilled and thankful for the wonderful support of the cast, crew, pit, and everyone involved. A special thank you to Mr. Grasso, Mr. duChateau, and Ms. Buchanan. Gabriella hopes you enjoy the show!
EVI KRYSTALLIS (Pepper) is in 8th grade and is so excited to make her Tuckahoe Theater Works debut in the role of Pepper. She has previously been in Annie as an orphan and performed in the show Grease, playing the role of Sandy. She’d love to express her gratitude to Mr. Grasso, Ms. Buchanan, Mr. duChateau, and everyone who made this show happen and share her appreciation of the wonderful cast she’s been so lucky to work with. Evi hopes that you will enjoy this show as much as she enjoys being a part of it!
ELIZABETH V. LOMMA (Tessie) is honored to be making her Tuckahoe Theatre Works debut. Stage: The Sound of Music (Louisa, Sandbox Theatre); The Nutcracker (Harlequin, Scarsdale Ballet); The Nutcracker (Snow Crystal, Bon Bon, Fritz’s Friend, Leaves, Candy Cane, Toy Soldier, Gingersweet, Mouse, Gumdrop, Peppermint, Snowflake, Mini-angel, Central Park Dance); Christmas Gift Pageant (Angel, Mini-angel, Reformed Church of Bronxville). Film: Indiana Joan & The Eye of Babylon; Indiana Joan & The Golden Skull of Doom (Dr. Joan Jones); Grammy (Sister); The Creature (Ellie). Ellie loves ski racing, all forms of dance, and learning about space. She wishes to thank her mom and dad for supporting her in doing what she loves.
MARIN SWENSON (Duffy) is a 7th grader at Tuckahoe Middle School. She is excited to return to the show this year. Marin has participated in several musicals at Concordia Conservatory, the Dance Gallery, and of course, Tuckahoe. This is along with Musical theater classes, tap classes, piano lessons, voice lessons, and NYSSMA. Marin is happy to showcase these talents as the orphan Duffy. She would like to thank all managers of the show, her friends, and her family, for helping her along the way to show week. Enjoy!
