REDDI HIGH
DECEMBER 10th and 11th, 2015
7PM
THEATRE AT BLESSED SACRAMENT
New York City
An Original Musical
written by tweens and teens
and their teacher.
Original Cast
Many original cast members were also writers (Chloe Wheeler, Amanda Paci, Caitriona Meehan, Melanie Clements, Deeana Donohue, Olivia Freiberger, Brooke Procida)! Three original cast members are also in the 2016 Cast (Yasmin Mesiha, Amanda Paci, Emily Glick, Christopher Pappas, Amanda Ladd, and of course, Brooke Procida).
Lana
Chloe Wheeler is thrilled to be playing Lana. She was also a co-writer of Reddi High. She was recently seen playing Sophie in the Off-Broadway U.S. Premiere of Dream Street. Regional Equity Credits include: A Christmas Story, The Musical (Melinda) at The John W. Engeman Theater. Favorite credits: Beauty and the Beast (Belle), Annie (Miss Hannigan), 13, The Musical (Cassie), and Experience The Magic (Young Nala). She would like to thank her family and Brooke for this amazing opportunity. More credits and videos at www.chloetaylorwheeler.com.
Caitriona Meehan is thrilled to be making her Off-Broadway debut in the role of Lana. She also co-wrote Reddi High. Her favorite credits include: Seussical (Jojo), Beauty and the Beast (Cogsworth), Matilda: The Storytelling Event (Matilda), Into The Woods (Witch). NYC Credits: "Sing A Song" cabaret, The Metropolitan Room. She thanks her family and Brooke Procida for this amazing opportunity. Someday she hopes to be in Wicked on Broadway.
Kenzie
Gabrielle Pegg is very excited to be working with such a creative group of actors, writers, and directors in Reddi High. Some of her favorite past credits include Saturday Night Fever (Linda), Little Women (Young Amy March), Into The Woods (Little Red), You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Lucy).She was recently chosen to sing the National Anthem for minor league baseball teams. She likes to write, direct, and edit home movies. Much love to the cast and crew of Reddi High!
Chloe Himmelman had a taste of the stage at age three and has been performing ever since. Theater credits, Long Island, include: Broadhollow Theater (Damn Yankees , Fiddler on the Roof), Creative Ministries (Shrek, Gypsy, Fiddler on the Roof) and multiple Kids for Kids Productions. Off-Broadway: Nicholas Nickleby,Theater for the New City. Most recently, Chloe had an amazing opportunity as Linda in Gateway Playhouse’s Saturday Night Fever. She is especially thankful to her family and friends and of course, to God.
Kennedy
Deanna Donohue is beyond excited to be making her Off-Broadway debut as Kennedy in Reddi High. Her performance experience includes a school play, chorus, playing violin in her school’s orchestra, NYSSMA for voice, a school variety show as well as other PCI productions. When she’s not acting or singing, Deanna also loves to draw and make YouTube videos.
Kyla Cusick is thrilled to be making her NYC Off-Broadway debut in Reddi High. Past credits include: Annie (Annie), Into The Woods Jr. (Cinderella), High School Musical (Gabriella), You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Marcy/Kite Dancer), Once on This Island Jr. (Little Girl). Recently, she was chosen to sing the National Anthem at the Northport Youth Football Homecoming. A huge thank you to Brooke for this amazing opportunity. And special thanks to family and friends for your continuous support.
Margo
Yasmin Mesiha is thrilled to begin her NYC Off-Broadway career, debuting as Margot in Reddi High. She has performed in two PCI productions: S Is For Stephen, Decades: Pop vs. Broadway. Other credits include Annie (Lily St. Regis), Mary Poppins (Fannie), The Lion King (Lion & Ensemble), and Matilda (Amanda). She was chosen to sing the National Anthem at a baseball game. One day she hopes to attend NYU and have Lady Gaga's locker.
Morgan Tiller dedicates her time to performing. She is beyond excited to make her NYC debut with the world premiere cast of Reddi High. Regional credits include: Shrek! The Musical (Ugly Duckling), Annie (Annie),
The Jungle Book (Narrator), Aladdin Jr. (Genie), A Christmas Carol. TV/Film: Aftercare (Chelsea), and Fool's Day. Big thanks to her family and her friends for always supporting her.
Kat
Olivia Frieberger is excited to be making her off-Broadway debut as Kat in Reddi High, and is also part of the creative team. Favorite credits include: Thoroughly Modern Millie (Millie); Grease (Marty); Bring it On (Nautica); and 13 The Musical (Molly). She is an avid dancer of more than 10 years. Huge thanks to Brooke for creating this unique opportunity, and to her family for their love and constant support.
Ella Benjamin has been singing and acting since she was 4. She is thrilled to be playing the role of Kat in Reddi High. Past credits include: Annie (Annie), Legally Blonde (Elle), 101 Dalmations (Cruella De Vil), The Wizard Of Oz (Tin Man), The Sound Of Music (Maria), You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Sally), Into The Woods (Cinderella). A huge thanks to Brooke for this amazing opportunity. And special thanks to family and friends for always supporting her.
Magenta
Emily Glick is thrilled to be a part of the Reddi High cast! Off-Broadway Credits: All Shook Up, Space Pirates, and Dream Street. Recent credits: new Nickelodeon pilot "Game Shakers," Happy Smiling TV Show, and numerous short films. Emily has danced competitively, sings, acts, and loves gymnastics. Thanks and love to Brooke and my entire family.
Victoria Cawley is thrilled to be playing the role of Magenta in Reddi High and working behind the scenes as part of the Social Media and Photography crew! Past credits include horror film, The Soul, From Stage To Screen. NYC credits: Witch Christmas (Sally), Bridge Theatre; A Place for Owls (Ruby), Estrogenius Festival, Fourth Street Theatre; co-host, Industry Showcase, Triad Theatre. Please check out her website at www.VictoriaCawley.com.
Claire
Brit
Melanie Clements is thrilled to be Claire and is one of the co-writers of Reddi High. Favorite past roles include: Grease (Jan), Beauty and the Beast (Madame La Grande Bouche), Cats (Etcetera), 13, the Musical (Mallory), and The Wizard of Oz (Mayor of Munchkinland). Melanie would like to thank Brooke for this amazing opportunity, Ethan Felizzari for mentoring, and her parents for their love, support and encouragement.
Paige
Caitlin Rees is excited to be performing in her first show with Procida Creative International. She made her stage debut in Willy Wonka, Northport Community Theater. Other Northport Community Theatre credits include A Christmas Carol, The King & I, Annie Warbucks, Oliver, Les Miserables, Fiddler On The Roof, Tom Sawyer.
She thanks her parents, siblings and extended family for all of their support!
Amanda Paci is so excited to see the creative process come full circle. As one of the co-writers of Reddi High, she is thrilled to be making her Off-Broadway debut as Brittany, one of the Yearbook Girls. Favorite credits include: Beauty and the Beast (Babette), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Rita), Seussical (Lead Bird Girl), Cinderella (The Royal Steward). You might find her playing soccer or doing a back hand spring when not singing or dancing. Special thanks to friends and family for all their love and support.
The Yearbook Girls
Helen Mauro is beyond happy to be in the premiere of Reddi High. Some of her favorite roles have been; Grease Jr. (Patty Simcox), Sound of Music Jr. (Sister Sophia), Annie Jr. (Duffy), and Matilda: The Story Telling Event (Matilda). She also loves doing NYSSMA and singing in the school variety show. She is so thankful for this part and hopes that Reddi High makes it to Broadway.
Lily Smyth is happy to be a part of such a great production! She is so excited to work with such an amazingly talented cast and director. She started singing before she could talk, and is so thrilled to play the part of Lucy, one of the Year Book Girls. This will be her Off-Broadway debut. She would like to thank Brooke for believing in her and her friends and family for always supporting her.
Lucy
Paige
Logan
Charles
Christopher Pappas enjoys playing ice hockey and cooking. He recently appeared on the Food Network program, “Chopped- Short Order Cooks.” He has had many starring roles in local theater productions and is thrilled to be making his Off-Broadway debut in Reddi High.
Keenan Lyons has performed in many musicals. Some credits include: You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Linus); Into the Woods (Steward); Les Miserables (Gavroche); Beauty & the Beast (Lefou), and The Little Mermaid, Jr. (Jetsam). He is in honors chorus in middle school and sang in a duet of "The Star Spangled Banner"at a school sporting event. He plays the violin and piano. Keenan thanks his family for their support.
Lucas
Greg
Jordan Wolfe is excited to be making his NYC Off-Broadway debut in Reddi High. This will be Jordan’s first theatrical performance. He has danced in The Nutcracker. Jordan is grateful for the opportunity to perform in Reddi High and is thrilled to be in an original musical performance.
Adam Axel Rifas is honored to be playing Greg in the original production of Reddi High. He is a part of the competitive On Tour Program of Theatre at Calhoun High School, and is trained in jazz, tap, and modern dance. Recent credits include Rent (Angel) and productions at Second Stage in Merrick. He has directed and student stage managed shows at Cultural Arts Playhouse, Wantagh. He loves the show and his part and is very proud to be a cast member!
Chris
Leo Cronan is excited to be joining the cast of Reddi High. Leo could sing before he could talk. Recent credits: Off Broadway in Space Pirates, in the Winning NYC Children’s Musical Theater Festival production, NY Live Arts, and All Shook Up (Earl), 52ndStreet Theater, in the pilot presentation of the new one-act
student version for
Theatrical Rights Worldwide. When not singing–which is rare–Leo can
be found researching travel tips for family vacations, cooking or swimming.