Jacqueline Anding (Goyle, A Fat Friar, Clumsy Longbottom) lives with her mom and dog Lucy. She wants to travel the Americas with her best friend Caroline in a van. She likes to run, and she is a black belt in karate.

Cristal Aparicio (Helga, Frenchy, Mermaid) likes to act and has performed in many shows at Riverside Theater including: Aladdin JR. and Madagascar JR. She has done theater since she was seven years old. She also likes to do ballet at Riverside. She would like to thank her family for always supporting her.

Brooke Billings (Hannah, First Headmaster) favorite roles have been Chutney from Legally Blonde JR. and Gloria from Madagascar JR. She hopes to become a lawyer one day and would like to thank her mother for always supporting her.

David Calahan (Cedric) has been in the The Fantasticks, Gypsy, Throughly Modern Millie JR., and many more.

Timothy Cicco’s (Oliver Rivers) favorite show is Hamilton, and his favorite Riverside Theatre for Kids shows he’s been in are A Charlie Brown Christmas and Legally Blonde JR. He’d like to send a special thanks to everyone who has made it possible to still perform during these times!

Jackson Colontrelle (Harry, Colin) is a member of the cross country and soccer teams and enjoys the chorus and theater programs. He also has a great interest in biology and geography.

Yolanie Aileen Diaz (Hermeoone #3, Viktor, Mr. Bagman, Zach Smith) favorite roles include Maui in Moana JR., Paulette in Legally Blonde JR., Mrs. Claus in Songs for a New World, and Ethel Toffelmier in Music Man. She'd like to thank family and friends, and hopes you enjoy the show!

Giselle Fernandez (J. Finch Fletchley, Uncle Dave) is a very motivated person that loves music, theater, and dance. She’s enrolled in Miami Arts Studio in the Musical Theater magnet program. She performed as Scar in The Lion King and other roles. She hopes to perform in New York one day.

Kristina Gregg (Leanne, Ginny) loves to sing, act, dance, and play the piano. Her dream is to go to college for musical theatre and hopefully make it on Broadway one day. Some of her favorite roles at Riverside theatre include: Ted, Peter & The Star Catcher; Emmet Otter, Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas; Mrs. Wormwood, Matilda; Anna, Frozen JR.; Narrator, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. She also had the wonderful opportunity of making her professional debut as “Balloon Girl” in Riverside Theatre’s mainstage production of Gypsy! She would like to thank her mom, dad, Kevin, Debbie, the entire staff at Riverside Theatre, and God for his many blessings.

Kira Kimes (Mr. Voldy) doesn’t have any idea what they want to do with their career yet, but they know for sure that they’re going to continue with theater even as they graduate and move away. (Onstage and backstage!)

Avery Kissam (Sally Perks, Hermeoone, Blondo Malfoy, Bippy, Rowena, Rita Scooter) is thrilled to be in her 8th show at Riverside! Some of her favorite roles here include: Elle Woods in Legally Blonde JR. and Miss Dorothy in Thoroughly Modern Millie JR. She enjoys musical theatre, anime, singing, and playing the ukulele. She would like to thank the Riverside team for the opportunities and her parents for their support, especially her dad, for all the hours spent driving her to rehearsals!

Amelia Lewis (Sal, Second Headmaster, Real Mr. Moody, Anthony Goldstein) is an accomplished singer who is making her on-stage debut in PUFFS. In school, she held several leadership roles on the Student Council and was the National Junior Honor Society President. She is a superior-rated soprano and can be found singing her favorite songs from Les Misérables and The Greatest Showman. When she isn’t singing she is reading. She is an expert in Harry Potter and The Percy Jackson series.

Catie Lincoln (Wayne Hopkins) has been in many shows at Riverside and her favorite roles include: Matilda in Matilda JR., Junie B. in Junie B. Jones, Harvey Beaver in Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas, and Violet Beauregarde in Willy Wonka Kids. She hopes to continue a career in Musical Theater during and after college. She would like to give thanks to her parents, grandparents, sisters, and friends for their unconditional support. And a special thank you to Kevin, Debbie, and her Riverside family. She is also grateful to God for his many blessings.

Sasha Martell (Ernie Mac, A Very Tall Man, Ghost History Teach, Professor Locky, Mr. Nick, Mermaid) is so excited to be a part of this show. She is so glad that theatre is getting back on its feet and still going. She would like to thank her Mom and Papa for the amazing opportunities they have given her.

Kendall Mecca (Narrator) is thrilled to be back on stage again! She enjoys reading and listening to music. Her favorite shows at Riverside Theatre for Kids include: Annie JR., Peter and the Starcatcher, Legally Blonde JR., and A Christmas Story: the Musical. She would like to thank her mother for driving her every week, and the directors for putting together a great show!

Brieyana Miranda (Professor Lanny, Runes Teach, Ms. Babble, Mermaid, Professor Lanny, Runes Teach, Ms. Babble, Mermaid, Professor  McG, Professor Sprouty, Xavia Jones) is so excited to be participating in PUFFS! She has been going to Riverside Theatre for Kids for years and it has been such a blessing in her life. Her favorite roles include: Mrs. Gloop, Willy Wonka Kids; Peter Pan, Shrek JR.; and Mrs. Hannigan, Annie Kids. When she is not acting, she enjoys jazz, tap, and tennis. Her future plans are to get a degree in musical theatre and work at a children’s theatre. She would like to thank her parents and sisters for always supporting her, miss Chloé for being an amazing mentor, the Riverside Theatre for Kids staff, and God for always being there.

Kaitlin Simmons (Susie Bones, Hermeoone #2, Ric Gryff, Myrtle, Scorpius) has been performing with Riverside for years, PUFFS will be her 14th show here. She loves all aspects of theatre and lives for comedy. She’d like to thank her family and the Riverside team for all their continued support and is very excited to continue her journey with Riverside Theatre.

Connor Stanford (Seamus, A Certain Potions Teacher, Professor Turban) is on the Competitive Acting Team in his school. He has performed in several pieces that have earned superior ratings at state showcases. He hopes everyone enjoys the show!

Chantal Elyse Werner (Megan Jones) takes classes in dance, acting, musical theatre, and design. When she graduates she would like to get a degree in Musical Theatre so she can travel America on internships. She started her acting journey at Riverside Theatre and is very happy to be back!

Creative Team

Original Music Composed by Brian Metolius
Sound Design by Matt Cox

Director: Kevin Quillinan
Scenic Design: Emily Luongo
Costume & Wig Design: Anna Hillbery
Lighting Design: William Gibbons-Brown 
Sound Design for Riverside Theatre: Lorraine Rhoden
Stage Manager: Dan Kondas
Assistant Stage Manager: Amy Bowman