AYAA Pool Dreamcasting: Spring Awakening

Hi, everyone! ITS TIME FOR MY FAVORITE DRAMATIC MUSICAL!!!!!!

So as I've explained in previous editions of this new dreamcasting format, we have a list of actors and actresses that the rest of the pool can choose from to cast the show. So it's like you have a group of auditioners who you're choosing to be in a show!

Let me know if you'd be interested in participating in our last few

Just to be clear; this is not a real cast list. Just for fun!

In any case, here is our group "cast" of Spring Awakening!



Melchior: Michael Schulz (u/s: Ethan Shanker)
Wendla: Summer Farnsworth (u/s: Tiana Marks)
Moritz: Sam Primack (u/s: Ethan Shanker)
Ilse: Kayla Dobbs (u/s: Thea Eigo)
Hanschen: Brandon Reyes (u/s: Jake Bonar)
Martha: Hahnna Christianson (u/s: Jesse Pike)
Ernst: Casey Likes (u/s: Eric Williams)
Georg: Jacob Herrera (u/s: Ethan Shanker)
Otto: Nick Williams (u/s: Jake Bonar)
Adult Men: Shawn Wong (u/s: Alex Demski)
Adult Women: Mackenna Goodrich (u/s: Savoy Graca)
Ensemble: Ethan Shanker, Tiana Marks, Thea Eigo, Jake Bonar, Jesse Pike, Eric Williams, Alex Demski, Savoy Graca, Maddy Rathbun

Inspired by India: A Dreamcasting

Hey, guys!

So a few days ago, my good friend, India Chudnow, saw the new, Off-Broadway Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief musical. She was inspired by the show to create a cast with actors from Arizona. I wanted to share it on the site, but I didn't want to post it by itself, so I asked some other actors to create casts of other musicals that are based on books or movies. This is a pretty popular trend on Broadway right now, so I thought it could be a cool idea. Here are their responses.

Bailey Gorman - Waitress
Based on the movie
Jenna Hunterson - Rachel Stilchen
Dr. Jim Pomatter - Kale Burr
Earl Hunterson - Joseph Daly
Becky - Megan Fisher
Dawn - Grace Lisicki
Joe - George Boutell
Ogie - Carter Palumbo
Cal - Bryce Dilullo
Lulu - Laura Flood

India Chudnow - The Lightning Thief 
Based on Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson - Kale Burr
Grover/Mr.D - Kyle Watkins
Sally and others - Haylee Klein
Annabeth - Maddy Rathbun
Luke and others - Mason Reeves
Chiron and others - Jacob Herrera
Clarisse and others - Sarah Pansing

Kristiana Corona - Heathers
Based on the movie
Veronica - Sarah Pansing
Heather Chandler - Maddy Rathbun
Heather MacNamara - Benny Cowans
Heather Duke - Tiana Marks
J.D. - Vincent Pugliese
Kurt - Devon Policci
Ram - Grey Smith
Martha - Kaleigh Feuerstein
Kurt's Dad - Noah Delgado
Ram's Dad - Bryce Dilullo
Ms. Fleming - Sophia Donnell

Danny Blankemeier - Madagascar: the Musical
Based on the movie
Alex: Liam Thibault
Marty: Anson Romney
Gloria: Jasmin Garvin
Melman: Noah Delgado
King Julien: Carter Palumbo
Maurice: Bryce Dilullo
Mort: Adam Miller

Noah Delgado - Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
Based on War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
Natasha Rostova - Jessie Jo Pauley
Pierre Bezukhov - Liam Thibeault
Anatole Kuragin - Isaac Dowdle
Sonya Rostova - Cheyenne Smith
Helene Kuragin - Lois Zozobrado
Marya Dmitriyevna - Jessica Sinodis
Fedya Dolokhov - Noah Delgado
Mary Bolkonskaya - Cherish Christensen
Andrey Bolkonsky - Danny Blankemeier
Old Prince Bolkonsky - Bryce DiLullo
Balaga - Carter Palumbo

And then because I don't have enough work as a college student, I picked 5 upcoming Broadway adaptions to cast! Hahaha HAHAHAH ahahha.

Amelie
Based on the movie
Nino: Nathan Sheppard
Amelie: Jessie Jo Pauley
Dufayel/Collignon: Nick Hambruch
Lucien/Adrien Wells/Mysterious Man: Ethan Shanker
Amandine/Philomene: Mackenna Goodrich
Raphael/Bretodeau: Nick Williams
Suzanne: Sidne Phillips
Georgette/Sylvie/Collignon's Mother: Summer Beckman
Gina: Thea Eigo
Joseph/Fluffy/Collignon's Father: Julian Mendoza

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Based on the book by Roald Dahl
Willy Wonka: Grey Smith
Charlie Bucket: Eric Lundgreen
Mr. Salt: Kale Burr
Violet Beauregard: Phoebe Koyabe
Mrs. Gloop: Alli Halliday
Mr. Beauregard: Mason Reeves
Augustus Gloop: Bailey Gorman
Mrs. Teavee: Jessica Sinodis
Mrs. Bucket: Jessie Jo Pauley
Veruca Salt: Summer Beckman
Grandpa Joe: Noah Delgado
Mike Teavee: Dale Mortensen

Anastasia
Based on the film
Anya: Jackie Brecker
Dmitry: Kale Burr
Vlad: Vincent Pugliese
Gleb: Nicholas Hambruch
Countess Lily: Emily Woodward-Shaw
Dowager Empress: Lina Cappellano
Tsar Nicholas II/Count Ipolitov: Mark Munoz
Doorman: Nick Williams
Gorlinsky/Count Leopold: Joey Grado
Tatiana Romanov/Dunya/Josephine Baker: Sarah Pansing
Gertrude Stein: India Chudnow
Olga Romanov/Odette in 'Swan Lake': Olivia Nienstedt

1984 (ok, this is a play; I'm cheating)
Based on the book by George Orwell
Winston: Aaron Brown
Mrs. Parsons: Lydia McCloskey
Syme: Joey Grado
Charrington: Grey Smith
Parsons: Bryce Dilullo
Martin: Brandon Reyes
Julia: Sarah Pansing
O'Brien: Ethan Shanker

Frozen
Based on the Disney movie
Elsa: Sarah Pansing
Anna: Jackie Brecker
Olaf: Devon Policci
Kristoff: Grey Smith
Hans: Nathan Sheppard
King Agnar: Steven Enriquez
Queen Iduna: Mackenna Goodrich
Oaken: Kale Burr
Duke of Weasleton: Ethan Shanker
Grand Pabbie: Michael Schulz
Bulda: Jazmin Garven

AYAA Pool Dreamcasting: Bonnie and Clyde

Hi, everyone! I am back from spring break and things are really hectic here in Ohio. So I might be a little less active, but it will pick back up mid-April.

So as I've explained in previous editions of this new dreamcasting format, we have a list of actors and actresses that the rest of the pool can choose from to cast the show. So it's like you have a group of auditioners who you're choosing to be in a show!

If you're interested in being involved, shoot me a message!

In addition, I am looking for some feedback on cabarets for the summer.  All performers, parents, and community members are welcome to answer!

Just to be clear; this is not a real cast list. Just for fun!

In any case, here is our group "cast" of Bonnie and Clyde!

Bonnie: Tiana Marks (u/s: Grace Napoletano)
Clyde: Sam Primack (u/s: Manny Edrozo)
Blanche: Caroline Jackson (u/s: Sophia Bavishi)
Buck: Bryce Dilullo (u/s: Alex Demski)
Ted: Jake Bonar (u/s: Alex Demski)
Preacher: Shawn Wong (u/s: Summer Beckman)
Sheriff: Manny Edrozo (u/s: Danny Blankemeier)
Emma Parker: Mackenna Goodrich (u/s: Miranda Smith)
Ensemble: Grace Napoletano, Manny Edrozo, Sophia Bavishi, Alex Demski, Danny Blankemeier, Miranda Smith, Ava Tyson, Summer Beckman, Sarah Davidson

AYAA Pool Dreamcasting: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Hi, everyone! Hope you are all enjoying/enjoyed/will be enjoying your spring breaks!

So as I've explained in previous editions of this new dreamcasting format, we have a list of actors and actresses that the rest of the pool can choose from to cast the show. So it's like you have a group of auditioners who you're choosing to be in a show!

If you're interested in being involved, shoot me a message!

In addition, I am looking for some feedback on cabarets for the summer. You can answer the form at this link.  All performers, parents, and community members are welcome to answer!

Just to be clear; this is not a real cast list. Just for fun!

In any case, here is our group "cast" of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!

Rona Peretti: Mackenna Goodrich (u/s: Greta Perlmutter)

Principal Panch: Grey Smith (u/s: David Woods)

Mitch Mahoney: Devon Policci (u/s: Shawn Wong)

Olive Ostrovsky: Lily Castle/Sarah Pansing 

William Barfee: Sam Primack (u/s: Manny Edrozo)

Logainne: Emily Woodward-Shaw/Summer Beckman 

Marcy Park: Thea Eigo (u/s: Rachel Berry)

Leaf Coneybear: Brandon Brown (u/s: Hugo Crick-Furman)

Chip: Eric Williams (u/s: Ethan Shanker)

Cabaret Interest Form!

Hey there!


So I am looking forward to the summer months and I'm trying to figure out if people want to see a cabaret and when would be a good time to do it.

Feel free to answer if you're a performer, parent, theatre operator or just a fan of youth theatre!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlsAkM7aIZvPo4NuxtXy8dG2EH9jdLcspfcG4B6rf-QuYOVg/viewform?usp=sf_link

It'll be open for a while, but I'll have to start making plans soon. :)

AYAA Celebrates Read Across America Day!

Hey, everyone! Welcome to something that isn't Pool Dreamcasting!

Two years ago, I went to Washington DC with a group of friends to present a 10 minute historical sketch we wrote about Dr. Seuss! (The whole thing I rhymed. I played the Cat in the Hat.) Dr. Seuss was born on March 2nd, 1904 and Congress recognizes his birthday as Read Across America in the United States.

To celebrate Dr. Seuss and to encourage reading, we are doing a Seussical dream casting on AYAA. Thank you to Audrey Coleman, Avery Strachan, Bryce Dilullo, Casey Likes, Emily Woodward-Shaw, Kaleigh Feuerstein, Kristiana Corona, Nick Barritt and Sarah Pansing for sending me cast lists!

Audrey Coleman: 
Cat in the Hat: Alan DeWitt
Jojo: Olivia Woodward-Shaw and Charlie Hall
Mayzie: Jessie Jo Pauley
Gertrude: Kaleigh Feuerstein
Sour Kangaroo: Jessica Sinodis
General: Bryce Dilullo
Wickersham Brothers: Anson Romney, Joey Grado, and Ethan Shanker
Young Kangaroo: Remy Rathbun
Bird Girls: Grace Napoletano, Kate Nienstedt, Emily Wright

Avery Strachan:
Grinch: Connor Baker
Horton: Grey Smith
Maysie: Rachel Berry
Cat in the Hat: Brandon Brown
Jojo: Owen Watson
Gertrude: Addison Bowman
Sour Kangaroo: Avery Strachan
Wickersham Brothers: Clay Rollon, Anson Romney, Mason Reeves
Young Kangaroo: Kiara Adams

General: Steven Enriquez

Bryce Dilullo: 
Cat in the Hat: Vincent Pugliese
Horton: Anson Romney
Jojo: Ben Guffey
Mayzie: Jessica Sinodis
Gertrude: Miranda Smith
Sour Kangaroo: Sidne Phillips
Wickersham Brothers: Devon Policci and Joey Grado
General: Danny Blankemeier
Mr. Mayor: Bailey Gorman
Mrs. Mayor: Audrey Coleman

Casey Likes: 
Cat in the Hat: Liam Thibeault
Horton: Steven Enriquez
Gertrude: Sarah Pansing
Jojo: Jack Yampolsky
Mayzie: Addison Bowman
Sour Kangaroo: Jasmine Bassham
Mayor: Manuel Edrozo
Mrs Mayor: Emily Woodward-Shaw
General: Issac Dowdle

Wickersham brothers: Vinney Pugliese, Joey J Grado, Sam Primack

Emily Woodward-Shaw:
Cat in the Hat: Kale Burr
Horton: Nick Williams
Jojo: Olivia Woodward-Shaw or Nick Pauley
Mayzie: Maddy Rathbun
Gertrude: Ariana Mai Lucius
Sour Kangaroo: Sarah Davidson

Wickersham Bros: Anson Romney, Joey Grado, Casey Likes

Kaleigh Feuerstein:
Cat in the Hat: Casey Likes
Horton: Grey Smith
Jojo: Adam Miller
Mayzie: Jessica Sinodis
Gertrude: Grace Lisicki
Sour Kangaroo: Kalei Cotecson
Mayor: Bailey Gorman
Mrs. Mayor: Gillian Elliot
General: Noah Delgado
Wickersham Bros- Joey Grado, Anson Romney, Nick Williams, Adam Lundgreen
Young Kangaroo: Ava Saba
Bird Girls: Audrey Coleman, Olivia Nienstedt, Kate Nienstedt, Cheyanne Smith
Vlad: Danny Blankemeir

Kristiana Corona:
Cat in the Hat: Carter Palumbo
Horton: Grey Smith
Gertrude: Grace Lisicki
Mayzie: Olivia Nienstedt
Sour Kangaroo: Kalei Cotecson
Jojo: Adam Miller
Mayor: Bailey Gorman
Ms. Mayor: Sophia Donnell
General: Bryce Dilullo

Bird Girls: Audrey Coleman, Hailey Seidl, and Izzy Wisdom

Nick Barritt:
Cat in the Hat: Camden Wawro
Horton: Emilio Cress
Jojo: Nick Barritt
Mayzie: Jayla Quartuillo
Gertrude: Ryley Youngs
Sour Kangaroo: Lily Swope

Sarah Pansing:
Cat in the Hat: Kale Burr
Horton: Steven Enriquez
Jojo: Kylan Chait
Mayzie: Ava Tyson
Gertrude: Jasmine Bassham
Sour Kangaroo: Maya Weber
Mayor: Vincent Pugliese
Mrs. Mayor: Tiana Marks
General: Sam Primack
Wickersham Bros: Devon Policci, Joey Grado, Ethan Shanker

Young Kangaroo: Ryan Parker

Mackenna Goodrich:
Horton: Grey Smith
Jojo: Eric Lundgreen
Gertrude: Jackie Brecker
Mayzie: Jessica Sinodis
The Cat in the Hat: Sam Primack
General: Carter Palumbo
Mrs. Mayor: Grace Napoletano
Sour Kangaroo: Phoebe Koyabe
The Mayor: Konnor Smith
Bird Girls: Caroline Jackson, Benny Cowans, Jazmin Garven
Wickersham Brothers: Michael Schulz, Nathan Sheppard, Anson Romney
Vlad: Connor Brigola
Yertle the Turtle: Mark Munoz
The Grinch: Bryce Dilullo

Thanks for reading this dreamcasting! Now, go read a book!

AYAA Pool Dreamcasting: Chicago

Hey guys!

This will be one of two dreamcasting posts this week, starting with a pool! After that, I will be going on a bit of a break so I can enjoy spring break with my family, friends and new puppy!

So as I've explained in previous editions of this new dreamcasting format, we have a list of actors and actresses that the rest of the pool can choose from to cast the show. So it's like you have a group of auditioners who you're choosing to be in a show!

If you're interested in being involved, shoot me a message!

Just to be clear; this is not a real cast list. Just for fun!

In any case, here is our group "cast" of Chicago!

Roxie: Caroline Jackson/Katie Rodin (double cast!)

Velma: Jackie Brecker/Carly Copp (double cast!)

Billy Flynn: Eric Williams (u/s: Shawn Wong)

Amos Hart: Sam Primack (u/s: Alex Demski)

Mama Morton: Avery Strachan (u/s: Sarah Davidson)

Mary Sunshine: Spencer Claus (u/s: Shawn Wong)
Liz "Pop": Falin Osspinsky

Annie "Six": Olivia Nienstedt

June "Squish": Sarah Davidson

Hunyak "Uh Uh": Summer Beckman

Mona "Lipschitz": Maya Weber

Ensemble: Shawn Wong, Alex Demski, Kate Nienstedt, Thea Eigo, Sophie Vaughan, Summer Farnsworth, Savoy Graca, Paige Gagliardi (Swing for Murderesses!), Reagan Burows, Kylee Webb, Miranda Smith