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Matthew Kelly (Smee) - Matthew is excited but yet saddened that this will be his last year performing at WMHS. He can't wait to be Capt Hook’s right hand (or hook) man.  His past credits include The Drowsy Chaperone (Superintendent), Beauty & the Beast (Maurice), and Little Shop of Horrors. “Thank you to all my fellow cast members, the directors and producers, as well as everyone who has made my four years in WMHS Theater memorable and something I will cherish all my life. HCP!”

Sophia Metcalf (Wendy) - Sophia is a senior at WMHS, and is thrilled to be part of such a wonderful cast for her final show. Favorites include The Drowsy Chaperone (The Drowsy Chaperone), Les Miserables (Ensemble), Beauty and the Beast (Mrs. Potts), Once Upon a Mattress (Queen Aggravain), and Hair (Suzannah/Hubert). Outside of school, she coaches children and pre-teens in the art of musical theater. She would like to thank her vocal coach Deb Smith, acting coaches Mr. and Mrs. Winant, and most of all her parents for their faith and loving support.

Brandan Sushko (John Darling) - Brandan Sushko, a Senior at West Milford HS is honored to be taking the role of John Darling in Peter Pan this year. His recent performances include, The Drowsy Chaperone, Beauty and the Beast, Once Upon a Mattress, and Annie. Singing at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall in the past years, and would like to give thanks to his vocal teacher, Barbara Welsh

Gillian Todd (Liza) Gillian Todd is a seventeen year old senior this year. She is in the choir and band at school and loves music. She was in the ensemble of Beauty and the Beast and The Drowsy Chaperone. She would like to thank everyone who helped to make this show happen. She will miss everyone next year and hopes everyone enjoys the show!

Brett Travers (Nibs) - Brett is a senior and has been in plays since 6th grade. Beauty and the beast, The Drowsy Chaperone, and Nifty Fifties are just 3 of the 7 he's been in. Brett is a black belt in Shotokan karate and is thinking of getting certified as a personal trainer after graduating from high school.

Jayce Winant (Captain Hook) - Jayce is overly excited to be portraying Captain Hook in the WMHS production of Peter Pan.  Past credits include Aldolpho (The Drowsy Chaperone), Gaston (Beauty and the Beast), Otto (Spring Awakening), Peppy (HAIR), and Jim (All Shook Up).  Jayce would like to extend a hearty leg breaking to everyone in the cast and crew, and a very special thank you to his family for putting up with him for so long.