Something Rotten - February 27 - March 01, 2025

Cedar Grove High School

 Who's Who 

  • Nico Rodrigues head shot

    Nico Rodrigues

    as Shakespeare

    Nico Rodrigues is very happy to be playing the role of Shakespeare in Cedar Grove High School's production of Something Rotten. This is Nico’s third musical at CGHS previously playing Nigel in Matilda and Nico’s favorite past role, Michael in CGHS’s production of Peter Pan. Nico would like to thank the cast and crew for giving him a great time in his second musical while being in highschool. Nico would also like to thank his friends and family for supporting him throughout his endeavors.

  • Edward Derderian head shot

    Edward Derderian

    as Nick Bottom

    Edward Derderian is a senior at CGHS and is so grateful to be a part of this musical. He has previously performed in 7 other performances in CGHS theater, including Into the Woods (Treehouse Kid), Almost, Maine (Dave), Chicago (Harrison/Ensemble Member #2), The Prom (Nick), and Puffs (J. Finch Fletchely/A Certain Potions Teacher/Professor Turban/Viktor), Matilda (Ms. Trunchbull), and A Wicked Christmas Carol (Windy/Tin Man). Some other performances he has participated in include PVST’s Hairspray (Edna Turnblad) and CGMMS’s Moana, Jr. (Maui). This fall, he took part as a Tenor 1 in the NJMEA All State Mixed Chorus directed by Mr. Michael Semancik. He is elated to perform and wants to thank his mother, father, brother, Aram, and all of the cast and crew for everything they’ve done in supporting him.

  • Jack Simon head shot

    Jack Simon

    as Nigel Bottom

    Jack Simon is a senior at CGHS and is excited to be a part of its production of Something Rotten! He has participated in CGHS's productions since Freshman year, and played roles such as Jimmy in "Almost, Maine" Mr Green in "Clue", Mr. Hawkins in "The Prom". He's excited to play Nigel in "Something Rotten!" He would like to thank his family, friends, cast members, directors, and crew for helping him along the way!

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