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                               and BCCT’s Presentation of

Director/Choreographer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heather Campagno
Technical Director/Set Designer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ian Kearns
Audio Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Everett
Technical Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Caitlyn Nelson
Lighting Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Bill Simonelli
Lighting Technician������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Thomas Fraley
Graphic Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JoAnne Mastropasqua

           Out of respect for the performers and your fellow audience members, please:
                         • Refrain from singing and talking
                         • Turn off your cell phone
                         • No photos or audio/video recordings
                                 Please stay seating during the performance
                            and be mindful of your neighbors when moving about.

                             Thank you and enjoy DESCENDANTS THE MUSICAL!
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                                                 Book by
                                              Nick Blaemire

       Music Adaptation by                Vocal and Incidental                  Additional Lyrics by
        Madeline Smith                     Arrangements by                        Nick Blaemire
                                            Madeline Smith
             Orchestrations by                               Music Produced by
             Matthew Tishler                           Matthew TishlerChris Nightingale

                                             Songs by
Johan Alkenas, Adam Anders, Aristeidis Archontis, Antonina Armato, Howard Ashman, Peer Astrom,
Stephen Mark Conley, Doug Davis, Charity Daw, Andrew C. Dodd, Josh Edmondson, Pipo Fernandez,
       Nikki Hassman, Samuel Hollander, Ben Hostetler, Tim James, Hanna Jones, Jack Kugell,
Craig Lashley, Andrew Lippa, Jeannie Lurie, Alan Menken, Grant Phillip Michaels, Anthony Mirabella,
  Shayna Mordue, Chen Neeman, Susan Paroff, Shelly M. Peiken, Joacim Persson, James K. Petrie,
      Adam Schlesinger, Adam Schmalholz, Tyler Shamy, Jodie Shihadeh, Nikki Ann Sorrentino,
              Thomas Armato Sturges, Ali Dee Theodore, Matthew Wong, David Zippel

     Videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

                                      Disney’s Descendants: The Musical
                 Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
                          All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
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CAST:
                                                     (in order of appearance)
Ben �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������William Einbinder
Royal Page ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Akiana Delmanto
King Beast��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Connor Knapp
Queen Belle����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Alex Marino
Mal ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Ella Zarrilli
Jay������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Nick Bryant
Evie����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Searra VanDerveer
Carlos ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Ava Buray
Isle Inhabitants������������������� Alysa Cainzos, Caitlyn Chandler, Noelle Coburn, Shellby Lawless,
                                            Nicole McColley, Hailey Merz, Gianna Minardi, Alexa Rey
Maleficent�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Bekah Venezia
Jafar ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Connor Knapp
Cruella de Vil���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Gabrielle McColley
Evil Queen Grimhilde �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Grace Zarrilli
Auradonian Choir �����Alysa Cainzos, Caitlyn Chandler, Noelle Coburn, Victoria De Los Santos,
                        Marleigh Frantz, Lindsay Giovine, Juliet Kachoogian, Shellby Lawless,
                              Alex Marino, Nicole McColley, Hailey Merz, Regina Messenger,
                                                    Gianna Minardi, Gavin Powers, Alexa Rey
Auradonians ������������������������Alysa Cainzos, Caitlyn Chandler, Christian Cirone, Noelle Coburn,
                                           Akiana Delmanto, Victoria De Los Santos, Marleigh Frantz,
                                   Lindsay Giovine, Juliet Kachoogian, Shellby Lawless, Alex Marino,
                            Gabrielle McColley, Nicole McColley, Hailey Merz, Regina Messenger,
                                             Gianna Minardi, Gavin Powers, Alexa Rey, Grace Zarrilli
Chad  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christian Cirone
Fairy Godmother . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AJ Ring
Jane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regina Messenger
Audrey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Victoria De Los Santos
Doug  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gavin Powers
Maurice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alysa Cainzos
Royal Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alexa Rey
Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gianna Minardi
Tourney Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alysa Cainzos, Caitlyn Chandler, Shellby Lawless,
                                                                      Nicole McColley, Hailey Merz, Alexa Rey
Cheerleaders . . . . . . . . . . Noelle Coburn, Akiana Delmanto, Marleigh Frantz, Lindsay Giovine,
                    Juliet Kachoogian, Victoria De Los Santos, Alex Marino, Regina Messenger
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Auradonian 1��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Shellby Lawless
Auradonian 2������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Nicole McColley
Snow White ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Nicole McColley
Crowd Member 1 ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Noelle Coburn
Crowd Member 2 ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Shellby Lawless
Crowd Member 3 ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Marleigh Frantz
Crowd Member 4 ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Caitlyn Chandler
Crowd Member 5 ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Lindsay Giovine
Crowd Member 6 ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Hailey Merz

Understudies
Mal ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Alysa Cainzos
Evie ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Alex Marino

                            SCENE SYNOPSIS & MUSICAL NUMBERS
Scene 1: Auradon, Belle & Beast’s Castle
  “Better Together” Prelude  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ben

Scene 2: Isle Of The Lost
     “Rotten To The Core” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mal, Evie, Jay, Carolos, Isle Inhabitants
     Choreographed by L’ogan J’ones
     “Evil Like Me” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maleficent, Mal

Scene 3: Auradon Prep
     “Be Our Guest” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chad, Auradonian Choir
     “Good Is The New Bad” Preprise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fairy Godmother
     “Good Is The New Bad” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mal, Evie, Jay, Carlos, Aurodonians

Scene 4: Mal and Evie’s Dorm Room

Scene 5: Dorm Hallway

Scene 6: Museum Of Cultural History
     “Evil Like Me” Reprise 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mal

Scene 7: Auradon Prep, Classroom

Scene 8: Isle Of The Lost, Maleficent’s Lair
     “Rotten To The Core (Parents’ Revenge)”  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Evil Queen Grimhilde, Jafar,
                                                                                 Cruella de Vil, Maleficent
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Scene 9: Tourney Field (Check this one again)
   “Goal” . . . . . . . . Jay, Carlos, Ben, Chad, Coach, Mal, Evie, Tourney Players, Cheerleaders
   Choreographed by L’ogan J’ones
   “Good Is The New Bad” (Reprise 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aurodonian 1, Aurodonian 2

Scene 10: Mal and Evie’s Dorm Room
   “Ways To Be Wicked” Preprise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mal, Evie, Carlos, Jay

Scene 11: Auradon Prep, Courtyard
   “Did I Mention” Prelude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ben
   “Did I Mention” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Ben, Auradonians

Scene 12: The Date
   “Better Together” Prelude 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Ben, Mal

Scene 13: Mal and Evie’s Dorm Room
   “Space Between” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Evie, Mal
   “Chillin’ Like A Villain” Part 1�������������������������������������������������������������������������� Evie, Jay, Carlos
   Choreographed by L’ogan J’ones

Scene 14: Isle Of The Lost
   “Chillin’ Like A Villain” Part 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Evie, Jay, Carlos, Ben
   Choreographed by L’ogan J’ones

Scene 15: Auradon Prep, Hallway
   “Good Is The New Bad” Reprise 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auradonians

Scene 16: Isle Of The Lost, Mal’s Hideout
   “If Only” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Mal, Ben

Scene 17: Auradon Prep, Courtyard
   “Ways To Be Wicked”  . . . . . .  Audrey, Chad, Mal, Evie, Jay, Carlos, Maleficent, Evil Queen
                                               Grimhilde, Cruella de Vil, Jafar, Ben, Auradonians

Scene 18: The Coronation, Auradon Cathedral
   “Go The Distance”  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auradonian Choir
   “Evil Like Me” Reprise 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maleficent
   “Better Together” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mal, Jay, Carlos, Evie, Ben, Auradonians
   “Break This Down” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ensemble
   Student Choreographed by Nicholas Bryant
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BCCT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Kendra Zarrilli
Vice President, Funding ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Lisa Giovine
Vice President, Public Relations and Community Affairs ���������������� JoAnne Mastropasqua
Treasurer�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Lisa McColley
Board Member At-Large ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������Chris Cainzos
Director of Production and Education ���������������������������������������������������� Heather Campagno

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BCCT SCHOLARSHIPS
        In 1997, BCCT instituted a scholarship program which has, to date, awarded
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   To be eligible, students need to have participated in at least two shows in the previous
           four years and complete an essay outlining how BCCT has helped them.
          We award a scholarship to each and every child who is eligible.
                       The recipients of this year’s scholarships are
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The Bob DiGrigoli Scholarship
This scholarship was established by our former set designer Bob DiGrigoli and his wife Kathy.
Through their generosity aspiring young performers will receive a scholarship to BCCT Stages
to take classes in acting, musical theatre or voice. The 2019–20 scholarships are awarded to
Nicole McColley, Kelly Fitzgerald, Alysa Cainzos and Regina Messenger. Good luck to these
recipients.

The Cal Seymour Scholarship
This scholarship was established by his family in memory of our friend
and mentor, Cal Seymour, to be given to a graduating senior who has
exemplified Cal’s love of the theatre. The 2020 recipient was
Jared Pesciotta.
Nicholas Bryant (Jay) has been a part of the BCCT family since the third grade and has
appeared in 17 BCCT productions. His favorite BCCT roles were Jacob Marley, Buddy the
Elf and Kristoff. Other memorable roles include Prince Chulalongkor (THE KING AND I) and
Buttons (NEWSIES) at the Algonquin Arts Theater. Nicholas is a graduate of the OCTVS
Performing Arts Academy and will be attending Rider University to pursue a BFA in Acting
for Film, Television and Theatre in the fall. Nicholas would like to thank L’ogan J’ones for
inspiring his love of dance. Lastly a heart felt thank you to Loretta and Heather for always
believing in and allowing him to be his authentic self. He will miss them tremendously.

Ava Buray (Carlos) is thrilled to be cast in BCCT’s production of DESCENDANTS THE
MUSICAl. Ava is 14 years old and will be entering ninth grade at Donovan Catholic High
School. Ava has performed in 14 BCCT shows including FROZEN JR., MOANA JR., and
MATILDA JR. She is extremely grateful for Miss Heather’s hard work and dedication to
produce shows throughout the pandemic. Break a leg everyone!

Alysa Cainzos (Maurice, Isle Inhabitant, Auradonian, Mal Understudy) has been a
part of BCCT since 2014, and is so thankful to be a part of DESCENDANTS THE MUSICAL!
She’s entering her junior year at Jackson Liberty High School and is a part of the Jackson
Liberty Dance Team. She really enjoys filming, editing, dancing and playing video games.
Alysa would like to thank Ms. Heather and all of the cast and crew for making this amazing
performance possible!

Caitlyn Chandler (Isle Inhabitant, Auradonian) will be entering high school as a freshman
this fall. She had an amazing experience in junior high and was promoted with the highest
honors of Hall of Fame and Principals award in addition to numerous awards for leadership
and academic excellence. She was involved in numerous clubs and team sports and excelled
in all, especially drama. Her sixth grade year she played the role of stepsister in CINDERELLA.
She plans on staying active with drama club and looks forward to trying some new sports!
Happy to be cast in her 24 th show with BCCT.

Christian Cirone (Chad) couldn’t be any happier with the role of Chad as this is his first
show at BCCT! He is 17 years old and will be a senior this September at the OCVTS Performing
Arts Academy. He would like to thank his parents for supporting him throughout the shows
he has done over the years and he would like to thank BCCT for the new chance at doing a
show during the summertime!

Noelle Coburn (Isle Inhabitant, Auradonian) is so happy to be a part of BCCT’s
DESCENDANTS THE MUSICAL. Noelle is a recent eighth grade graduate. In the fall she
will attend OCVTS Performing Arts Academy as a vocal major. She has been dancing for
seven years and takes jazz, tap and contemporary. DESCENDANTS is Noelle’s fifth show
with BCCT. Break legs to the cast! Thank you to Miss Heather and everyone who made this
show possible.

Akiana Delmanto (Royal Page, Auradonian) has been studying with Heather Campagno
at BCCT Stages for four years. This is her second performance with BCCT. She previously
played Nigel in the recent Theater in the Park Series production of MATILDA JR.
Victoria De Los Santos (Audrey) is a seventeen year old actress and dancer. She is
a senior at Brick Memorial High School. You may have seen her as Tiny Tim in BMHS’s
production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL or in Count Basie’s production of MOANA JR. as Te Fiti
and ocean ensemble. She would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting
her with her dreams. Victoria would also like to thank BCCT, for giving her this incredible
opportunity in being in their production and helping her gain new friends and experiences!

William Einbinder (Ben) is a rising senior at the Performing Arts Academy and happy to
be in his 17th BCCT production. Past shows include CINDERELLA (Prince Topher), A CHARLIE
BROWN CHRISTMAS (Charlie Brown) and LEGALLY BLONDE (Emmett U/S). He’d like to thank
God, his family and the entire cast and crew of DESCENDANTS for their hard work.

Marleigh Frantz (Auradonian) made her BCCT debut in 2015 in THE LITTLE MERMAID.
Since then she has performed in several productions. She is involved in her school theatre
program and enjoys singing and dancing. In her free time she enjoys playing with her dog
Gemma and traveling with her parents.

Lindsay Giovine (Auradonian) is thrilled to be a part of the Theatre in the Park production
of DESCENDANTS. Going into her seventh year with BCCT, there’s nothing she likes more
than singing and dancing with her theatre family! To Heather and everyone involved in making
this another amazing show, she says “thank you.” To her fellow cast members,“break legs!”

Juliet Kachoogian (Auradonian) is delighted to be part of Descendants! She has
previously performed as Eric in MATILDA JR., Young Anna in FROZEN JR., Hei-Hei in MOANA
JR. and in children’s chorus in several shows with BCCT. Juliet also played Young Anna
in FROZEN JR. and Chip in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR. with BCCT at the Junior Theater
Festival in Atlanta, Georgia. Juliet enjoys taking voice lessons and participating in musical
theater and acting classes with BCCT STAGES. Juliet wishes to thank Miss Heather and all
those involved in making BCCT such an important and rewarding part of her life.

Connor Knapp (Jafar, King Beast) is a junior at OCVTS Performing Arts Academy. He
is thrilled to be in this summer’s production! His previous acting credits include roles at
Memorial Middle School: INTO THE WOODS, JR.; BCCT’s productions: LION KING, JR.,
CINDERELLA, FROZEN, JR.; and Kidz 4 Kidz Productions: PETER PAN, BEAUTY AND THE
BEAST and SHREK THE MUSICAL. He would like to thank his family and friends for all of their
support and wishes the cast and crew of DESCENDANTS the best of luck.

Shellby Lawless (Isle Inhabitant, Auradonian) is thrilled to be part of another BCCT
production and she is honored to be part of such an amazingly talented, supportive company
and to share the stage with so many wonderful performers. Shellby is going into her senior
year as an acting major at OCVTS Performing Arts Academy and also dances competitively
at Ovations Performing Arts Academy. Her past credits include Mrs. Wormwood (MATILDA,
JR.), Judy Turner (A CHORUS LINE) and Shermy (A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS). Shellby
would like to thank Heather and everyone at BCCT for another wonderful experience and her
family for all of their love and support.
Alex Marino (Belle, Auradonian) is thrilled to be a part of her 18th show with BCCT.
You might have seen her twice as Olaf (FROZEN JR.) Gramma Tala (MOANA JR.) and Omar
(ALADDIN JR.). Alex is going to be a senior and attends Toms River High School East. She
is also Co-President of their Thespian troupe. Alex wants to wish the cast and crew of
Descendants to break a leg!

Gabrielle McColley (Cruella De Vil, Auradonian) is a sophomore at OCVTS Performing
Arts Academy and she is so excited to be a part of BCCT’s production of DESCENDANTS
THE MUSICAL. Gabrielle is so thankful to all of the production team for their support and for
making this show an amazing and wonderful opportunity. Break legs to all of the cast and
crew!

Nicole McColley (Snow White, Isle Inhabitant, Auradonian) is a senior at OCVTS
Performing Arts Academy and is thrilled to be involved in DESCENDANTS with her second
family at BCCT. With her past roles as Anna (FROZEN JR.), Miss Honey (MATILDA JR.) and
Sina (MOANA JR.), Nicole has never felt more at home sharing the stage with her friends.
She would like to thank Miss. Heather who never fails to put on an amazing show as well as
the rest of the cast and crew for making it an unforgettable experience.

Hailey Merz (Isle Inhabitant, Auradonian) is excited be a part of DESCENDANTS THE
MUSICAL with BCCT. Hailey will be going in to ninth grade at OCVTS Performing Arts
Academy for vocal. She currently takes tap , ballet, musical theater, modern and jazz classes
at FCDA. This will be Hailey’s 23rd show with BCCT. Hailey is excited to work with the cast
and crew!

Regina Messenger (Jane) is thrilled to be performing in DESCENDANTS, her 21st BCCT
production. Regina will be entering her sophomore year as a vocal major at the OCVTS
Performing Arts Academy. She has performed in numerous school shows as well as operas
with Count Basie Center for the Arts. Regina has recently appeared in A CHORUS LINE (Don
Kerr/Swing) and MATILDA JR. (Big Kids Chorus). She is a violinist, church cantor and dancer
(13 years) who studies musical theatre and acting. Regina would like to thank her family and
Miss Heather for all of their encouragement and constant support! Break a leg to the cast
and crew!

Gianna Sophie Minardi (Auradonian, Isle Inhabitant) is thrilled to be in this production
of DESCENDANTS THE MUSICAL. This is their thirteenth production with BCCT. A few of
Gianna’s credits are MATILDA JR. (Bruce Bogtrotter), ELF JR. (Shawanda), SEUSSICAL THE
MUSICAL (Yertle the Turtle) and Peter Pan (Tootles). Gianna’s love of theater has bought
them to expand their practices in opera for the past two years as well as continued vocal
training in all genres. Gianna continues to take classes with BCCT STAGES in acting and
musical theater. They would like to thank Heather Campagno for being an amazing teacher
and their mom and dad for their support and love.
Gavin Powers (Doug) is pleased to making his BCCT debut in DESCENDANTS, THE
MUSICAL. Gavin will be a freshman at Point Pleasant Beach High School in the fall. He is a
student at MMDA where he takes singing lessons. Gavin enjoys the beach, swimming, and
spending time with his friends and family. He would like to thank his friends and family for all
they did to help him get ready for this show. Thank you to BCCT for this opportunity and the
attendees for their support!

Alexa Rey (Auradonian, Isle Inhabitant) is thrilled to be a part of BCCT’s DESCENDANTS.
She’s shared so many memories with her cast members and is looking forward to show
nights! So a big thank you to Miss Heather and everyone at BCCT. Break a leg to her fellow
cast mates it is always an amazing experience with all of you!

AJ Ring (Fairy Godmother) is a senior acting major at PAA and is so elated to be a part of
DESCENDANTS THE MUSICAL. Some past credits include A CHORUS LINE (Zach), LEGALLY
BLONDE (Enid) and FROZEN JR. (Sven). She would like to thank her teachers, as well as her
family and friends for always supporting her. She also thanks the amazing cast and crew and
wants to tell everyone to break a leg!

Searra VanDerveer (Evie) Searra VanDerveer is thrilled to a part BCCT’s production of
DECEDENTS THE MUSICAL! Searra will be a junior at Donovan Catholic High school where
she part of the Veritas program. This is her 26th production with BCCT, where she’s performed
the amazing roles of Ursula in THE LITTLE MERMAID JR, Ed in LION KING JR and Pabbie in
FROZEN JR. Searra wants to thank BCCT for giving her amazing cast mates turned lifelong
friends, the crew for making the magic happen and Heather for always believing in her. Break
a leg cast and crew!

Bekah Venezia (Maleficent) is thrilled to be performing in her thirteenth show with BCCT.
She is honored to play the part of Maleificent. She is a senior actor at OCVTS Performing
Arts Academy and performed as Judy in A CHORUS LINE. BCCT credits include Weselton in
FROZEN JR. and Mrs Phelps in MATILDA JR. She thanks Miss Heather, Miss Loretta and all
of the parents, staff and crew for helping make another great show! Break a leg!

Ella Zarrilli (Mal) is thrilled to be part of her 34th BCCT production. Other roles Ella has
played include Elsa (FROZEN JR.), Ella (CINDERELLA), Flounder (THE LITTLE MERMAID) and
Timon (THE LION KING JR.). Ella will be a senior vocalist at the OCVTS Performing Arts
Academy in the fall. Ella considers BCCT her second home, and there is no place she would
rather be than at the BCCT studio rehearsing, learning, helping or just hanging out. Ella would
like to thank Heather for being her greatest mentor! Break legs!

Grace Zarrilli (Evil Queen Grimhilde, Auradonian) is ecstatic to participate in her
twenty ninth BCCT production. Some of her past credits include: Bulda (FROZEN JR.), Te
Fiti (MOANA JR.) and Zazu (THE LION KING JR.). Grace is excited to be a senior actor at the
OCVTS Performing Arts Academy where she had just recently performed in their production
of A CHORUS LINE. She puts her heart and soul into each performance and embraces each
new challenge with enthusiasm. Grace loves any opportunity to play a character different
from her true self. Cheers to all for another successful show!
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