Cast bios in alphabetical order

Amelia Bryant (Dancer/Big Kid) is in the 8th grade and attends Bowling Green Middle School. She has been doing theatre for 2 years and has already accomplished 3 shows. This show will be her first with Horizon Youth Theatre. She is excited to meet new people, learn more about theatre, gain more experience, and have fun. She wants to thank everyone who has supported her and her parents for dealing with having to drive her everywhere. She is happy to be here and hopes to be in more productions with HYT in the future. 

Greta Chung (Dancer/Big Kid) is a freshman at Bowling Green High School. She has been doing theatre for 8 years and has been in 8 shows in that time. Of those 8, 5 have been with HYT. She is most excited to tell different people that she is the father of 2 in the show. She would like to thank Alice, Bob, and Keith for running most of her theatre experience. They’ve been great. She would also like to thank both of her choir directors, Mrs. Boswell and Mrs. Vaughn. These people have been great teachers and inspired her to do musical theatre. She hopes that everyone enjoys the show!

Mali Cloeter (Mrs. Phelps, u/s Rudolpho) is a homeschooled 12th grader. She has been in 12 shows with HYT, and was last seen cutely but ineffectively sweeping the floor and making Violet cry with her monologue about death in HYT's Kindergarten. She likes to spend her time basking in the warm weather, contemplating the mysteries of life, and finding funny things to laugh about.

Liam Close (Escapologist/Big Kid Ensemble) just completed his sophomore year at Toledo Technology Academy and is appearing in his second show with Horizon Youth Theatre. He previously played Chiron and Ares in The Lightning Thief. Credits with other companies include George Banks in Mary Poppins Jr and Gaston in Beauty and the Beast Jr with Epiphany Players; Bishop/Grantaire in Les Miserables with Perrysburg Musical Theatre; Charlie Chaplin in Chaplin, the Musical, Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka Jr and Cinderella's Prince in Into the Woods with Children's Theatre Workshop; and Mayor/Ensemble in Rock of Ages and Ensemble in Phantom of the Opera with St. Ursula Academy. He is excited to be back with such a fun group of thespians and would like to thank all the directors for their work in this production.

Adelyn Davis (Big Kid/Dancer) is in the 7th grade at Bowling Green Middle School. She has been participating in theatre for 3 years. She has done 4 shows and this will be her first show with HYT. She is most excited for the experience as after she quit dance she has become a bit rusty, but now she is learning more. She would like to thank her parents, siblings (Cooper, Charlie, and Claire) and her aunt (Dawn) for supporting her and helping her run lines, listening to her non-stop singing, and listening to her tell them all about her blocking and dances. She would also like to thank everyone for coming to the show and her grandma for her love of musicals. Her final thank you is to Alice Walters for being a great director for her middle school shows. She would like to add that her acting career started when she was 4 or 5 years old as the head angel in her church’s Christmas play. 

Juliet Erekson (Big Kid) is in the 8th grade at Sleek Academy. This is her first year doing theatre and Horizon Youth Theatre is excited to have her in her first ever production. She is most excited for the singing and meeting new people in the program. She would like to thank her family (Marah, Drew, Heather, and Rik) and fellow cast members for making this show a memorable one.

Nic Fecht (Michael Wormwood/Big Kid) is in the 6th grade and attends Bowling Green Christian Academy. He has been doing theatre for 1 and a half years and has 2 productions under his belt, both of which have been with Horizon Youth Theatre. He is most excited for “backwards” and would like to thank his mom for her support. 

Mona Foreman (Rudolpho/Mrs. Phelps u/s/Dancer) is a rising senior at Bowling Green High School. She has been doing theatre for 3 years and she has accumulated 12 shows in that short span of time, including 3 with Horizon Youth Theatre. She is very excited to be an “Italian” man who dances and to be an understudy. She would like to thank her friends for always supporting her and would NOT like to thank the “Matilda Movie Musical” for cutting Rudolpho. Her favorite previous role has been “Grandma Addams” in the “Addams Family”. She started theatre as a freshman and now she can’t imagine a world without it. She also serves as an officer for the Bowling Green High School Drama Club and sings in her school’s choir. 

Sam Forman (Eric) is in the 3rd grade at Conneaut Elementary School in Bowling Green, Ohio. He has been doing theatre for 2 years and has done 2 shows total. He is most excited for Miss Trunchbull to stretch his ears. He would like to thank his mom, dad, and family. He would also like to give a shout out to his sister, Emmy Forman. 

Violet Grossman (Big Kid/Trunchbull u/s) is a homeschooled 10th grader. She has been doing theatre for 8 years and has been a part of 13 productions. Of those 13, 12 have been with HYT. She is most excited for the opportunity to understudy and would like to thank her parents for always being her biggest support and all of the people behind the scenes for making this show possible. She would like to say “this show is amazing and I hope you all enjoy!”

Carson Huyghe (Doctor/Big Kid) is in the 7th grade at Maumee Middle School. He has been doing theatre for 2 years and has done 5 shows total. This will be his 3rd show with HYT. He is excited to have his first ever solo. He would like to thank his mom and dad for being able to transport him from Maumee to Grand Rapids at least 2 times a week. He would also like to thank the rest of his immediate family.

Adelaide Jurack (Lavender) is in the 6th grade at Eastwood Middle School. She has been doing theatre for 5 years and has done 6 shows total, 3 with Horizon Youth Theatre. She is excited about getting to put a newt in Trunchbull’s water jug. She would like to thank her parents and the directors for making this show and all of the other shows she has been in, possible. 

Rebecca Lanham (Miss Agatha Trunchbull) is a rising homeschooled junior. It has been a wonderful experience for her being back on the HYT stage for the second time. She is thrilled to be playing another villain. Some of her favorite villain roles include Ms. Andrew (Mary Poppins Jr.), Hedda Hopper (Chaplin the Musical), and Clarisse (The Lightning Thief). She would like to thank the cast and crew for all their hard work. She would also like to thank her mom for putting up with her shenanigans.

Phoebe McClure (Tammy) is in the 6th grade and attends Bowling Green Middle School. She has been a thespian for 2 years and has been in 5 shows in that time, all of which have been with Horizon Youth Theatre. She is excited to be in her first ever musical and would like to thank her parents, the choreographer (Tim), the stage managers (Harley and Charlie), her family, and Alice Walters for always supporting her. 

Izzie Milks (Big Kid/Mechanic) attends Bowling Green Middle School and is in the 6th grade. She has been doing theatre for 7 years and has done 7 shows, all of which have been with HYT. She is excited to be on stage and would like to thank Cassie for giving her a role in this musical. 

Sophia Milks (Dancer/Big Kid) is in the 8th grade at Bowling Green Middle School. She has been doing theatre for 6 years and has done 12 shows total. This show will be her 9th show with HYT. She is super excited to be a dancer because she danced in a previous show and found the experience to be very fun. She would like to thank her amazing family for allowing her to do this show as it has been an awesome experience. She would also like to thank Cassie, Tim, Harley, and Kelly for making this show happen. She is very happy to be a part of this musical. 

Calista Motisher (Big Kid/Miss Honey u/s) is a rising sophomore at Bowling Green High School. She has been doing theatre for 6 years. In that time she has participated in 20 shows, 14 of which have been with Horizon Youth Theatre. She is most excited for her little sister to squeeze all the air out of her during the understudy show and is excited to watch everyone knock it out of the park. She would like to extend a thank you to her family for being super supportive and everyone who made this show possible. She hopes that everyone enjoys the show. 

Carina Motisher (Amanda/Matilda u/s) attends St. Aloysius in Bowling Green where she just completed 4th grade. She has been doing theatre for 2 years and has done a total of 4 shows, all of which have been with Horizon Youth Theatre. She is excited to do burpies in the song “Smell of Rebellion” and is also excited to call Trunchbull “a big fat bully” as Matilda. She would like to thank her sister, Calista, for getting her into theatre and everyone who has made this show possible. It is amazing and so fun!

Claire Nelson (Acrobat/Dancer) is in the 8th grade and attends Bowling Green Middle School. She has been doing theatre for 6 years and has done 13 shows, 11 of which have been with HYT. She is most excited to be in this cast of people and to dance. She thanks everyone in the cast for making this another amazing show. She is also saddened to see the seniors go, but is glad to have been a part of their shows. 

Reagan Otley (Miss Honey) was bitten by the theater bug in 8th grade after participating in “Mary Poppins Jr.” Since then she has performed in 23 shows, 7 with Horizon Youth Theatre. A recent graduate of Bowling Green High School, Reagan participated in cross country (girls captain), Madrigals, Chorale, and Drama Club. She studies voice, guitar, piano, rides horses, directs a children’s choir, and reads (a lot!). She will be attending Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music and majoring in music education – voice, with the goal of being a high school choir teacher. She wants to thank her parents for their support and transportation to and from rehearsals, shows, and lessons. Her sister Maggie and dog, Stella, have been an immense help as well with running lines and licking her face! She could not think of a more perfect role for her last HYT show and hopes you enjoy “Matilda: the Musical”!

Slayer Porter (Big Kid/Sergei) is a junior at Bowling Green High School. He has been doing shows for 7 years and has been in 8 productions. This is his first show with Horizon Youth Theatre. He is excited to play a mafia boss and would like to thank Mother RuPaul Charles. He would also like to share his love of ranch dressing. 

Devin Rogel (Nigel/Bruce u/s) is a homeschooled 5th grader and attends the Crim Elementary Gifted Program. He has been doing theatre for 8 years and has done 6 shows in his career. 3 of these shows have been with HYT. He is most excited to shout “and shoot you in the face” during the opening number and would like to thank Tim, Cassie, Mikayla, Harley, Charlie, and the others who helped make this show possible. He is also excited to be attending Toledo School for the Arts this coming fall. 

Liam Rogel (Mr. Wormwood) is a 10th grader who attends Toledo School for the Arts. He has been doing theatre for 10 years and in that time he has done approximately 30 productions, around 15 of which have been with HYT. He is most excited for “wiggling around” during “Telly” and would like to thank his mom and dad for getting him involved in theatre. He is affectionately known as “Horizon’s resident bag of elbows”. He would also like to apologize for all of the books he has harmed during the course of this production.

Magdalena Sadowy (Scary Big Kid) is an 8th grader at Perrysburg Junior High. She has been doing theatre for 7 years and has done 11 shows total. “Matilda: the Musical” will be her premier with Horizon Youth Theatre. She is most excited for the music in this show and would like to thank her mom for all of her support. She would also like to share that she has been doing her best with being on time!

Gavin Snyder (Bruce) is in the 4th grade at Bowling Green Montessori. He has been doing theatre for less than a year and this will be his second show. All of his theatre experience has been with HYT. He is most excited to eat so much cake. He thanks his family and other supporters in his life. He would like to share that he likes to eat bread and ice cream sandwiches. 

Zoe Torres (Hortensia/Lavendar u/s) is a 4th grade student at Bowling Green Christian Academy. She has been participating in theatre for 2 and a half years and has done a total of 5 shows. She has done 4 of those 5 shows with Horizon Youth Theatre. She is most excited for the dancing in this show. She would like to thank her mom and dad for their support. 

Lily Toth (Big Kid/Dancer) attends Bowling Green Middle School and is in the 7th grade. She has been doing theatre for a year and has done 2 shows, 1 of which has been with HYT. She is most excited to dance in this show. She would like to thank her mom and her friend for encouraging her to audition for this show. 

Lia Wagner (Big Kid/Dancer) attends Bowling Green Middle School and is in the 8th grade. She has been participating in theatre for 2 years and has been in 4 shows in that time, 2 of which have been with Horizon Youth Theatre. She is most excited for the singing and dancing, especially in “Revolting Children”. She is also excited to make new friends and gain confidence in acting. She thanks her friends and family for always supporting her. 

Alice Walters (Big Kid/Dancer) is a rising sophomore at Bowling Green High School. She has been doing theatre for 10 years and has done a grand total of 46 shows, 23 of which have been with Horizon Youth Theatre. She is most excited to see the next generation of kids rise to the occasion and shine (like she knows they will). She would like to thank her Aunt Kimmie and Uncle Steve for all that they have done to support her, her grandparents for always caring about her, and the rest of her family for always embracing the craziness. 

Rose Walters (Mrs. Wormwood) is a recent graduate of Bowling Green High School. She has been doing theatre for 12 years and has accumulated 63 productions on her resume, 33 of which have been with Horizon Youth Theatre. She is most excited to be over the top and a great parent alongside Liam Rogel. She would like to thank everyone for their patience and kindness and hopes that you enjoy the show!

Mariko Weese (Matilda) is thrilled to make debut with HYT! She is a 5th grader at Chamberlin Hill Elementary in Findlay where she lives with her parents and big brother who is her theatre mentor. She has just finished her 4th MCPA Youtheatre production, Finding Nemo Jr. in which she played Dory - so funny! Some of her other memorable shows are: The Secret Garden (Mary Lennox), Annie the Musical (Annie), Matilda Jr. (Matilda), and White Christmas Musical (Susan Waverly). Musical theatre and ballet dance are her passion today. In her spare time, she enjoys playing music, doing hands-on projects, and hanging out with friends. She is grateful for the opportunity to be in the cast of Matilda and would like to thank the directors, cast, her family and theatre friends for their support!

Ginger Windom (Big Kid/Dancer/Henchman/Mrs. Wormwood u/s) attends Bowling Green Middle School and is in the 8th grade. She has been doing theatre for 5 years, and in that time she has participated in 10 shows, 9 of which have been with Horizon Youth Theatre. She is most excited that she gets to work with Rose (Mrs. Wormwood) a lot and for the opportunity to be outrageous. She thanks her friends and family for always supporting her and the Walters family for always being amazing and helpful. She is excited for this show and can’t wait for the years to come. 

Madeline Witulski (Alice/Escapologist’s Daughter) is in the 3rd grade and attends All Saints Catholic School. This is her first ever show, and she is excited about meeting others and having the opportunity to perform. She would like to thank her family and the directors for making her first show a memorable experience.