teen theatre: the addams family
MAX ALIBERTI
MAYA BARNES is a seventeen year old rising senior at Notre Dame Prep where she has most recently played Roxie Hart in Chicago. She is happy to be performing in her eighth Pantochino Teen Theater production. Her most recent Pantochino roles include Grandma Georgina in Charlie and The Chocolate Factory and Annette in Saturday Night Fever. She is happy to be back on stage this year and hopes you enjoy the show!
RYDER BLANCHARD is a rising freshman at Foran High School who has been performing with Pantochino Productions since first grade—starting out as an enthusiastic poppy in The Wizard of Oz, Sort Of. Since then, he’s taken on roles in Beetlejuice Jr. and proudly starred as Shrek in Shrek Jr. When he’s not on stage, Ryder loves hanging out at home with his dog and 2 cats, collecting all kinds of fun treasures (especially stuffed animals), watching movies with his family, and chatting on the phone with friends. Big thanks to his awesome family for always cheering him on and signing him up for every show his heart desires!
REMI BRENNER is a rising freshman at Foran High School. She has a deep love for musical theatre and has performed in shows such as Shrek Jr., Zombie Prom, and most recently she played Delia in Beetlejuice Jr. Remi is also a competitive figure skater and certified scuba diver. In her spare time, she enjoys singing, traveling, and attending as many Broadway shows as possible. Remi thanks her parents for their incredible support and her voice coach, Shaylen, for helping her make great progress vocally. After cheering her friends on for years, she is excited to be joining the Pantochino family!
ISABELLA CABRAL (Morticia) is delighted to be Morticia in her seventh and final Pantochino Teen Theater production. Some of her favorite Pantochino Productions that she has been a part of include Chicago, The Prom, and Saturday Night Fever. She has been awarded four Halo Awards for her direction work and for her role as Pharaoh in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. She wants to thank the whole Pantochino team for making her feel at home and for always putting on a scary good production, along with her friends and family for always supporting her. She will be attending the University of Connecticut in the fall and intends on majoring in Human Rights and Political Science. Now, she hopes you have a spook-tacular time on this not so normal night with Moritica and the rest of the Addams Family!
BAILEY CHAPIN began performing in Pantochino’s camp shows at the age of seven and has since appeared in sixteen camp productions and eleven Teen Theatre shows. With Teen Theatre she appeared in The Drowsy Chaperone, Runaways, The SpongeBob Musical, Batboy, Grease, We Will Rock you, The Prom, Chicago, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Saturday Night Fever. She graduated from Trumbull High School, where she served as co-president of the THeSpian Society and received the 2025 Outstanding Arts Award. This fall, she will be studying Theatre Arts at Salve Regina University. This show is a bittersweet farewell to a place that has been home since she premiered in Rocco & Spanky Go to a Party ten years ago. She extends heartfelt thanks to Bert, Jimmy, Justin and Becki for being amazing. It truly has been the most fun. Ever!
ARIA CHIARAMONTE is excited to be taking part in her third Pantochino Teen Theatre show! Some recent performances for Aria in other local productions include The Addams Family (Pugsley), Zombie Prom (Ginger), and It’s A Wonderful Life (Zuzu). Aria is a rising Sophmore at St. Joseph High School in Trumbull where she enjoys participating in the Drama Club and the Mock Trial Team. She would like to thank her parents for supporting her love of theater.
ANA CORNIER is a rising sophomore at Amity Regional High School in Woodbridge, CT. She appeared as Gill in Finding Nemo Jr. and has also performed in All by Myself, as well as in various film and commercial productions. In addition to her passion for the performing arts, Ana is an athlete who competes in triathlons, cross country, track and field, and mountain biking. She loves singing, listening to music, and exploring her creativity through the arts. Ana is grateful for the love and encouragement of her family—especially her mom—for always supporting her.
VICTORIA ERDOS My name is Victoria Erdos. I am fourteen years old and a rising sophomore at Bunnell High school. I have performed in SpongeBob, Mary Poppins and The Nutcracker. In addition that, I attend the Regional Center for The Arts where I study musical theater and perform in various productions. Finally, I compete in ballet and vocal competitions with Stratford Performing Arts Academy and have been with them for the past 10 years.
HELEN GALLAGHER is thrilled perform in her second Teen Theatre production, having previously boogied in Saturday Night Fever. She is a rising eighth grader at East Shore Middle School where she performed in Beetlejuice, Jr. (Adam) and Shrek, Jr. (Pinocchio). This summer, she took the stage in Washington D.C. in Macbeth at the Shakespeare Theater Company’s teen summer camp where she honed her stage combat skills. Helen is a competitive Irish Dancer who loves to read, spend time at the beach with her friends, and snuggle with her dog, Rosie. Helen would like to thank her family and friends for encouraging her theatre obsession; her voice coach, Shaylen Harger, for her inspiration; and the amazing Pantochino creative team for their support. She hopes you enjoy this creepy and kooky show.
FIORELLA GARGIULO (Wednesday) is delighted to be in her ninth Pantochino Teen Theater production. She has previously been a part of Chicago, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Saturday Night Fever. She is a rising senior at Jonathan Law High School. When she isn’t singing and dancing, she plays soccer, reads rom-com books, and watches hockey. She is grateful for all of the graduating seniors who have always been there for her, and is looking forward to cheering on all of their future accomplishments. She is very thankful for everything the Pantochino family has done for her, and is excited for more memories!
MOLLY GIANCOLA My name is Molly Giancola and I am fourteen years old. I am a rising freshman at Jonathan Law and will be studying musical theater at the Regional Center for The Arts. I have performed in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda Jr., and Alice in Wonderland Jr. I also attend Stratford Performing Arts Academy and compete in dance and vocal. I have been there for three years and have been dancing for eleven years. I am an avid reader and enjoy playing with my dog, Espresso.
PATRICK GUTHRIE (Lurch) is eighteen years old and recently graduated from Notre Dame West Haven. He is attending Northeastern University’s Boston campus this fall. His first-ever Pantochino production was Snow Dude! in 2014, and his most recent production with Pantochino was Saturday Night Fever (Double J). He has been gratefully nominated for four HALOs as a performer and twice for stage makeup. He is sad for his tenth and final show with Pantochino. He wants to thank his castmates for these cherished memories and Pantochino for over a decade of mentorship and support.
RAINEY HARAMIS is fifteen years old and going into her sophomore year at Jonathan Law High School. This is her third teen theater performance, and she previously participated in the kids’ theater for many years. In addition to acting, Rainey enjoys competing in gymnastics, lacrosse, and snowboarding. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, and is excited for them to see this performance.
LUKE HATZIS (Lucas Beineke) is delighted to return for his sixth and final teen theater production. He is a graduate of Trumbull High School, most recently performing as Joseph in their production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Luke will be attending UMass Amherst in the fall to study dance and psychology. He would like to thank his family for their undying support, and the whole Pantochino community for their dedication and for all of the memories throughout the years since his first ever show, Snow Dude, in 2014.
ADDISON HOEFFER is excited to be participating in her third Pantochino Teen Theatre production. Previously, she took part in their summer production of Super Groovy Aladdin, The Prom, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. She has also appeared in Trumbull High School’s production of 42nd Street, Mean Girls, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Addison also previously competed as a competitive Irish dancer in the United States and Ireland. Addison would like to thank her family and friends for encouraging her to always pursue her dreams. Break legs everyone!
WYATT HUGHES (Pugsley) is a rising freshman at Foran High School in Milford. This is Wyatt’s second year in Pantochino Teen Theatre. He has been seen in Saturday Night Fever and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Prior to that he has been in Pantochino’ s Christmas Cookies, Shrek Jr at Eastshore middle school and other children’s Pantochino summer productions. Wyatt is very excited to be playing Pugsley Adams in The Addams Family. Wyatt wants to thank his mom and his family for their support.
GRAYSON JOSOVITZ is a rising sophomore at Shelton High and has been performing on stage since he was 8 years old. His favorite role was playing Charlie Bucket in the Pantochino Teen Theatre production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Other recent roles include Professor Callahan in Legally Blonde and Pugsley in The Addams Family. Outside of theater, Grayson enjoys photography, playing with his two cats, and eating pickles. He would like to thank his Mom and Dad for their constant support and his brother Reece.
AVERY KIPPERMAN is beyond excited to return to the stage with Pantochino in The Addams Family. Her journey into theatre began with Pantochino plays at Orchard Hills and Pantochino’s Summer Theatre Camp, where she first discovered her passion for performance. She continued honing her craft with Broadway CT, starring as Annie in Annie Jr.—with a special solo performance featured in a public preview at the Sono Collection in Norwalk that was recorded and broadcast on local radio—and as Elsa in Frozen Jr. Avery brought the house down in her middle school finale as Princess Fiona in Shrek, earning a standing ovation from an audience of nearly 700. Currently a rising sophomore in the theatre program at the Education Center for the Arts (ECA), Avery recently appeared as Perkin in The Emperor’s New Clothes, captivating audiences with her vibrant freshman-year performance. Offstage, she’s an accomplished artist inspired by anime, and finds joy in singing and expressing herself creatively. She’s thrilled to bring her energy, versatility, and love for storytelling to this spooky, spectacular production, and sends heartfelt thanks to her family, mentors, and castmates for their support.
DENIZ KORKMAZ
LEXI KOCHANOWICZ is a rising senior at Foran High School and is beyond thrilled to be part of this production! Most recently, she appeared as Mrs. Dodds in The Lightning Thief and as Candy in Saturday Night Fever with Pantochino Productions. Over the past year, Lexi has taken on roles such as Go-To-Hell Kitty in Chicago, Sour Kangaroo in Seussical (a performance that earned her a Halo Award nomination), Barbara Maitland in Beetlejuice Jr., and Violet Beauregard in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. She would like to thank the Pantochino Family for making this production such an incredible performance!
ELEANORA LANDA is excited to be back at Pantochino Teen Theater! She attends East Shore Middle School where she has been active in their drama program. She played the role of Barbara in their recent production of Beetlejuice Jr. Previous roles include ensemble in Saturday Night Fever, The Wicked Witch in Shrek Jr., and Tessie in Annie Jr. She has attended Pantochino summer camps for the past three years. Off stage Ella enjoys drawing, writing, and making her family and friends laugh!
ABIGAIL MACIAG is a rising ninth grader who will be attending RCA in Trumbull and Jonathan Law in Milford in the fall. She has been seen as Ariel in The Little Mermaid Jr, Molly in Annie Jr. and a Munchkin in The Wizard of Oz Jr. She was also in Pantochino Summer Theatre Camp shows such as James and the Sort of Giant Peach, Cinderella ‘72, Mummy Dearest and Beauty and the Beast Sort of. In addition to shows, she sings with Selatti studios, competes in vocal, lyrical, ballet, jazz, modern and hip-hop with Stratford Performing Arts Academy and plays the violin. Abby thanks her parents, brother, friends and all of her teachers that have helped her along her performance journey.
ERIN MORTON (Alice Beineke) is eighteen years old and will be attending Brandeis University this fall. She is thrilled to return for her seventh and final Pantochino Teen Theater production. Previously she has been cast in roles such as Emma Nolan in The Prom and Teen Angel in Grease. She recently graduated from Foran High School where she played roles including Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical and Princess Winniefred in Once Upon a Mattress. Erin would like to thank her fellow cast members for all they do to put on such a wonderful show, and create such amazing memories!
BRENNA MURPHY The Addams Family is Brenna’s fifth show with Teen Theatre; she has previously appeared in The Prom, Chicago, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Saturday Night Fever. She’s also appeared as a Whichersham brother in Norte Dame Prep’s production of Seussical, and as the MC in their production of Chicago. Additionally, she’s been in community theater productions of Once upon a Mattress and Elf the Musical. She would like to thank her parents for helping her get involved in theater.
ELISE PITTS is a rising 8th grader at East Shore Middle Shore in Milford. She has been seen in productions of Shrek Jr, Beetlejuice Jr and other Pantochino summer camp plays. Elise enjoys theater, Taylor Swift & spending time with her friends. Elise would like to thank her family (including her 2 cats). XO
CONNOR RIZZO (Mal Beineke) is thrilled and chilled to be performing in his eighth and final teen theater musical! Recently, Connor has portrayed Tony Manero in Pantochino’s Saturday Night Fever, Grandpa Joe in Sacred Heart Academy’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Horton the Elephant in Foran High School’s production of Seussical! He would like to thank his family for always being supportive, and his voice teacher Rose Coppola for helping him sound the best he can. He would like to extend an extra-large thank you to Bert, Jimmy, Justin, Becki, Martha, and the whole Pantochino family for all the love and amazing memories that have come with every show, and for creating a community that he’s held so dear for so long. In the fall, Connor will attend the College of the Holy Cross as a prospective Psychology and Theatre major. He hopes you enjoy the show!
VICTORIA ROSA is a rising freshman at Shelton High and Regional Center for the Arts in the dance program. She has been in Pantochino Teen Theatre's production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in ensemble/Oompa Loompa, and Catholic Academy of Bridgeport's production of Shrek Jr. as the dragon. She has been dancing at Stratford Performing Arts Academy for 11 years, and danced competitively for 8 years. She has aspirations of being on Broadway. She thanks her family and friends for all their love and support.
CHRISTOPHER SERRANO (Uncle Fester) is thrilled to be part of his 9th teen theater production. A Senior at Jonathan Law High School, Chris serves as Drama Club president and Choir Board member. Last school at year, he was nominated for Best Lead Male (Percy Jackson, The Lightning Thief) and won the Artistic Director Award at the 2025 Halo Awards. He would like to congratulate some of his best friends (Connor, Bella, Luke, Patrick, Erin) on their AMAZING years at Pantochino. You will be missed!!!
NORA SIMONELLI
ROWAN SIMONELLI (Gomez Addams) is delighted to be moving towards the darkness this summer in The Addams Family. This marks his ninth show with Pantochino Teen Theatre. Some favorite roles with the company include: Mike Teavee in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Emcee in Chicago, and SpongeBob in The SpongeBob Musical, for which he was awarded a BroadwayWorld Award. This summer, Rowan spent five weeks as an actor, training and performing with Powerhouse Theater at Vassar. At Powerhouse, Rowan played Dromio of Syracuse in The Comedy of Errors (for which he wrote original music and lyrics) and Apollo in a new adaptation of Orestia, among other roles. Rowan is a rising senior at the Educational Center for the Arts (E.C.A.), where some recent projects include writing, composing, directing, and performing in The Feminist Theatre Project and an original piece for Documentary Theatre at the Lost In New Haven Museum. He would like to thank his family, friends, and mentors for always supporting him, as well as Bert, Jimmy, Justin, Becki, and Martha, for everything they do.
AISLYNN SMALL (Grandma) is so excited to be performing in The Addams Family! This is Aislynn’s ninth show at Pantochino. She will be a rising senior at Bunnell High School. Some of her most recent roles include Deb in Elf the Musical, Flo in Saturday Night Fever, and Kelsi Neilson in High School Musical. Along with Pantochino, Aislynn is the vice president of her school’s drama club and a part of many other clubs and organizations at her school. She is grateful for the support of her friends and family and so glad she gets to work with this amazing cast!
MARS THOMAS
ALITAH VISCONTI is rising senior and has been homeschooled ever since freshman year. She has been seen in Teen Theatre’s Saturday Night Fever and now in The Addams Family. Before Alitah joined teen theater, she studied dance, mostly ballet, for nearly seven years, and participated in dance competitions. She is a known as the virtuoso in her family! Alitah has had a passion strumming the guitar and singing since she was three years old and thanks her parents who introduced her to theatre and are so proud of her achievements.
BARRETT WELCH is positively mortified with delight to be creeping into their fifth Teen Theatre production! Previous productions here include Saturday Night Fever, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (u/s Veruca), Chicago (Harry), and The Prom (u/s Emma). A rising junior at West Haven High School, they most notably played Alice in The Addams Family, earning the Halo Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. Other notable productions include A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Titania) *Up & Coming Halo Award, Beauty and the Beast (Silly Girl), Newsies (Elmer), The Little Mermaid (Andrina/u/s Ursula), Frozen(Anna), and High School Musical (Sharpay).
Bert Bernardi (Director) is the co-producer and co-founder of Pantochino Productions Inc and has been bringing ‘ridiculously entertaining’ theatre to the Milford since 2010. He is the former Artistic Director of the Children’s Company in Bridgeport and his work has been seen extensively at Cortland Repertory Theatre (NY), The Theatre Barn (NY), Millbrook Playhouse (PA) and the Surflight Theatre (NJ). His work as also been seen at Legacy Theatre (CT), Fairfield University, New York University Steinhardt School, Music Theatre North (NY), the Boston Post Road Stage Company, Arundel Barn (NY) and TheatreWorks New Milford. With composer Justin Rugg, he has penned many, many new musicals, several of which are published, licensed and performed around the country. Bert is a recipient of the Connecticut Critics Circle Tom Killen Award for Outstanding Contribution to Theatre in Connecticut. www.bertbernardi.com