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About Guys & Dolls JR
Welcome to the Meriden Youth Theatre at the YMCA’s 15th Main Stage Spring Production! Please note that video and audio recording is prohibited by copyright law. Please keep your phones away during the show, as bright screens are distracting to others.
Musical Numbers
- Fugue for Tinhorns
- Follow the Fold
- The Oldest Established
- I'll Know
- A Bushel and a Peck
- Adelaide's Lament
- Guys and Dolls
- Havana
- If I Were A Bell
- 15 Minute Intermission
- I've Never Been In Love Before
- Adelaide's Second Lament
- Luck Be A Lady
- Sit Down You're Rocking' the Boat
- Marry the Man Today
- Finale
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Meet the cast!
Raelynn Ferguson
Arvide (Saturday 2)
Raelynn is a 4th grader at Parker Farms in Wallingford. She is a competitive swimmer with the Wallingford Dolphins and dreams of being a Dolphin Trainer. This is Raelynn’s third production with MYT. She played Mordcha in Fiddler and Ruby in North Pole’s Got Talent. Raelynn would like to thank her family for all their support and love. She would like to thank her vocal coach, Ms. Amity Wahl for working so hard with her and the MYT staff for their relentless dedication to making a beautiful program. Lastly she would like to thank her friends for their support, especially theater pal Lily D!
Katherine Beaulieu
Sarah (Friday 7)
This will be Katie’s 22nd performance with MYT/MTC. Some of her favorite roles include Little Red in INTO THE WOODS, Timon in THE LION KING JR, & Caitlin in CAMP ROCK. She has been part of the MTC summer staff as an assistant director and she teaches at Star Dance Academy. Katie will graduate this year and begin a four year college to study Social Work. She is so thankful for her experiences at MYT and to the amazing staff.
Mallory Leavitt
Big Jule (Sunday 2)
This will be Mallory's 4th performance with MYT. (Jungle Book KIDS, AristoCats KIDS, North Pole's Got Talent). Her favorite role has been Ruby in North Pole's Got Talent. Mallory has been a member of MYT for the past 2 1/2 years and also dances competitively at Miss Chantel's Star Dance Academy. Mallory would like to thank her family and friends for all their love and support. Mallory also wants to thank the staff at MYT who continue to motivate and inspire her as she grows as a dancer and actress.
We love you Mallory! Love Mom, Dad and Jackson
Kylie Rybak
Sarah (Sunday 2)
Kylie is so excited to do another performance with MYT. She has truly found her tribe here! This is her fifth production with MYT after taking on the roles of Elsa in Frozen JR, Tzeitel in Fiddler on the Roof JR, Daddy Jones in Junie B. Jones JR and Ensemble in Matilda The Musical. Her love of theater started early when she undertook number productions at YPPCA in East Hampton and Paperhouse Productions in Durham. But her love for theater has only grown more with the connections she has made at MYT.
Jessica Rybak
Hotbox Ensemble
Jessica is so happy to be back for her 3rd performance with MYT after taking on her role as Darlene in Elf JR and as the Fairy Godmother in Descendants: The Musical. Her love of theater started with summer camp at YPPCA in East Hampton. She has also participated in many production with Paperhouse Productions in addition to two productions at her local high school. She loves the people at MYT and feels truly lucky to have found her tribe!
Kara Starkey
Big Jule (Friday 7)
Kara is an 8th grader at North Haven Middle School. This is her 7th production with MYT. Her most recent roles include Maleficent in DESCENDENTS THE MUSCIAL with MYT and The Wicked Witch in THE TRIAL OF THE WICKED WITCH with The Whitney Players Theater Company. Kara has enjoyed dancing for 10 years. She is currently enrolled at En Lair Studio of Dance, where, in addition to her own 6 classes, she is also a teacher assistant. Performing is definitely her happy place and she looks forward for more oppourtunities to grow and shine with MYT and beyond.
Lily dela Chevrotiere
Sarah (Saturday 2)
This will be Lily’s 7th production with MYT (Elsa in FROZEN KIDS, Thomas O'Malley in ARISTOCATS KIDS, and Hodel in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF JR). Off stage, Lily can be found playing ice hockey as a goalie for the Wallingford Hawks and softball for the Cardinals. Lily hopes to be in movies someday. She would like to thank her Mom, Dad, Sister, Grandparents, the rest of her family, and the MYT cast and crew for all their support. Lily sends a big thank you to her voice coach, Amity. She also wants to give a big shout out to her hockey buddies for their support this season as she prepared for this role.
Jamie Baribault
Agatha (Friday 7)
Jamie is a sophomore at Southington High School and is a huge theater fan. She has been in many shows including, THE LIGHTNING THIEF THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL (Warner Theatre Summer Arts Program), THE LITTLE MERMAID (Southington High School Drama Club), FROZEN JR (Southington Youth Summer Theater), THE LION KING JR (Flanders School Drama Club), WILLY WONKA (Southington Community Theatre) and many others. She is very excited to be participating in her fourth MYT production, GUYS AND DOLLS JR, with her friends and can't wait for you to see the show that everyone has worked so hard on.
Ethan Pipicelli
Nathan (Saturday 7)
Ethan Pipicelli is in his 10th and graduating year of MYT. One bio could not express how grateful he is of this company. He would like to thank Joe, Carolyn, Lindsay, and Nich for being the best mentors anyone could ask for. Now he has come full circle with GUYS AND DOLLS being his first spring show in 2014 and now his last. Enjoy the show!
Cali Ruhe
Arvide (Sunday 2)
This will be Cali’s 10th production with MYT! She most recently appeared as Glinda in WIZARD OF OZ, Hortensia in MATILDA THE MUSICAL, Mom in JUNIE B JONES JR, Hodel in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF JR, her favorite “bucket list dream role” as Anna in FROZEN JR, Spiker in JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR, Bagheera in THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS, Tooth Fairy in THE GREATEST SNOWMAN, and Frog in FROG AND TOAD KIDS. She has also appeared in ANNIE and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST with the Whitney Players Theatre Company. Cali dances ballet and tap (with her bestie) at Joan Lynn Dance Company. Thanks to the cast, staff (and mom!) for making this so much fun!
Ella Perillo
Adelaide (Saturday 7)
This will be Ella’s first performance with MYT. She is playing Adelaide in the Saturday Night show and is in the Hotbox Ensemble. She has been in theatre since the age of 5, and in 18 productions, small and large. Some favorite roles include, Flounder in The Little Mermaid, Gertrude in Suessical, Young Anna in Frozen, Joe in The Invisible Man, and Adelaide in Guys and Dolls! Her experience with MYT has been fun and she can’t wait to perform with such a talented cast!
Mia Bilodeau
Mimi (Friday 7)
This is Mia Bilodeau’s 2nd show with MYT. Last season, she loved performing as Dorothy in WIZARD OF OZ and meeting so many new theater friends. Most recently, Mia was Matilda at JFK in Southington, as well as Bird Girl in SEUSSICAL, Young Fiona in SHREK, Katie in SCHOOL OF ROCK, Grasshopper in JAMES & THE GIANT PEACH JR, Kira in XANADU JR, and several other productions. Mia is 14 years old, studies voice with Nancy Andersen at The HARTT Community Division, and she looks forward to this summer when she performs in THE PROM. Mia wants to thank MYT’s directors for making theater so much fun!
Ray Sanders
Harry (Saturday 7)
Ray loves being part of MYT especially helping the young kids as a CIT. MYT: Mum/Russian (MATILDA), Charlie (ELF JR), Yente (FIDDLER ON THE ROOF JR), Ryan (HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 JR), Aaron (LEGALLY BLONDE), Blind Mice (SHREK JR), Andrea (ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR), Mulan (MULAN JR), and Farmer Sherry (DEAR EDWINA JR). Meriden Schools: Ariel (THE LITTLE MERMAID JR), Babkak (ALADDIN JR), Dorothy (WIZZARD OF OZ JR), and Scott (DEAR EDWINA JR). Ray studies theatre at Education Center for the Arts in New Haven. Thanks to everyone at MYT for their support on and off stage.
Katherine Sanders
Lt. Brannigan (Sunday 2)
Katherine is a true “theatre nerd” and loves performing and working on stage crew. Her favorite roles so far are Lavender in MATILDA and Sponge in JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR. Other roles include; Herbert (JUNIE B JONES JR), Grandpa (FIDDLER ON THE ROOF JR), Guard (Wizard of Oz Youth Edition), Young Ana (FROZEN JR.), Bird (FROG AND TOAD JR), Annie (ANNIE JR), Blind Mice (SHREK JR). She also was Manal (ALADDIN JR) at Edison Middle School. Katherine would like to thank her MYT friends for always being so amazing and supportive.
Lily Sanders
Benny (Saturday 2)
Lily was born to be on stage. Whether playing Jack Frost (NOTH POLE’S GOT TALENT) or Edgar (ARISTOCATS KIDS) she just loves playing roles with sass and attitude. Other credits include; Yente (FIDDLER ON THE ROOF JR), Young Elsa (FROZEN JR), Star to Be (ANNIE JR), Blind Mice (SHREK JR), and Jungle Narrator (JUNGLE BOOK KIDS). Lily is in 4th grade at Israel Putnam school, enjoys Karate, and hopes one day to be a “YouTuber”. She has had a great time making new friends and says that “MYT is the BEST”!
Priscilla Baldwin
Sarah (Saturday 7)
This will be Priscilla’s 23rd production at MYT (Maleficent in DESCENDANTS, Golde in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF JR, Vivienne in LEGALLY BLONDE and many more). Other favorite roles include Madame Thenardier in LES MISERABLES (Maloney High School) and Ti Moune in ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR (MYT). Priscilla has been interning/working with MYT since 2019 and teaches dance classes at United Rhythms Dance Studio. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Kyle Vasas
Calvin (Saturday 2)
This is Kyle’s 9th performance with MYT! For 2 1/2 years Kyles called MYT home! Some of his favorite roles to date are Kristoff in Frozen Kids, Motel in Fiddler on the Roof Jr and Toto in Wizard of Oz. Kyle is also on the competition tap team at Joan Lynn Dance Company and takes voice/piano lessons at West Main Music Academy. Kyle would like to dedicate his performances this weekend in memory of Mrs. Kari Vogt, thank you for introducing me to MYT 🤍
DalilaRae Vasas
High Roller
This is DalilaRae's 5th performance with MYT. She’s really come to enjoy time on the stage with friends. When DalilaRae isn’t at MYT you can find her at the horse barn caring for all the horses. DalilaRae dances at Joan Lynn Dance Company ballet, tap and jazz.
Friday 7 PM
Saturday 2 PM
Saturday 7 PM
Sunday 2 PM
All Performances
Spring Show History
- 2022: Fiddler on the Roof JR
- 2020: The Music Man JR
- 2019: Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat
- 2018: The Lion King JR
- 2017: Annie JR
- 2016: The King & I
- 2015: Godspell JR
- 2014: Guys and Dolls JR
- 2013: G2K Oklahoma!
- 2012: Beauty and the Beast JR
- 2011: Willy Wonka JR
- 2010: The Music Man JR
- 2009: Fiddler on the Roof JR
- 2008: Annie JR
MYT Staff
- Director - Carolyn Daniels
- Assistant Director - Cessa Fontanez
- Stage Manger - Nich Palumbo
- Choreographer - Lindsay Porter
- Music Director - Maureen Ruhe
- Technical Director - Joe Oblon
- High Rollers Director - Jalina Secchiaroli
- Costume Director - Rachel Herbst-Vasas
Special Thanks To
- Paiton Destefano for helping on Tech Crew
- Christopher Vasas for building the phone booth and newsstand
- Families (and Les' Dairy Bar) who donated concessions
- Kendra Henderson, Luke Henderson, Brian Cyr, Erin Lyons-Barton, and Meriden Public Schools for welcoming us to Edison Middle School and supporting the Arts in Meriden
- The Edison Music and Theatre Department for collaborating with MYT to create a state of the art projection system in the auditorium
- Freddie and the custodial staff at Edison Middle School
- Kelly and Dottie for co-chairing our ad committee.
- The Meriden YMCA
- CMI Sound & Show Lighting
Thank you parents and guardians!
Thank you to our families who generously volunteered their time, secured sponsorships, and supported MYT financially. As result of your efforts, we have been able to purchase 8 more wireless microphones, digital production software, additional LED lights, and some new speakers this year! We were also able to add new staff positions! Thank you for helping us raise the bar!
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