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Chrysler Lacerna is a graduating student and is thrilled to be making his musical theatre debut as Danny Zuko. While this is his first time performing in a school musical, Chrysler brings valuable performance experience from his time singing in his church choir. Outside of the theatre, he enjoys singing and playing the guitar as hobbies. He also possesses a strong passion for technology and media creation, with a particular interest in video editing. Chrysler would like to express his deep appreciation to his family and friends for their continuous encouragement and support.

Stefanie is a gr.12 student at SJMP who is so excited to preform as Sandy in Grease! She played Evie in Decendants last year and is so excited to take on a new role! After hard work and lots of fun she hopes you enjoy the show!

Savannah McKolskey is a Gr.11 student at St. Joseph’s Morrow Park, where she is a leader of the dance and cheerleading team. She is proud to be playing the part of Sandy Dumbrowski in this year’s musical, Grease! Last year, she played Fairy Godmother in Descendants. She grew up in the arts and is so excited to be stepping into a lead role! She wants to thank her family, friends, cast, and crew for being so supportive of her hard work! She hopes you all enjoy the show!

Mackenzi is a Garde 12 student at St. Joseph's Morrow Park. This is her second musical and she is so excited to be playing the role of Rizzo. She most recently played Maleficent in last year's production of Descendants and can't wait to be back this year! Mackenzi has also played Tuba in band all four years of high school performing in several concerts and competitions, which atributed to her love of the performing arts. She will be studying Child And Youth studies at Brock next year with hopes of one day working in schools. Mackenzi would like to give a big thank you to Ms. Lo Bianco, Ms. Kinghorn, Ms. Gatti, Mr. Nerona, Mr. Marozzo, Ms. Lentini and the staff, cast, and crew who could make this show possible; as well as, all the family, friends, teachers, and community members that came to enjoy the show and support  live theatre!

Sophie is a student of St. Joseph's Morrow Park. She is in ninth grade, and proud to be a part of the musical Grease with Brebeuf. Sophie has been in lots of shows previous to Grease. Some musicals being Matilda, Legally Blonde, and Annie. Sophie spends her spare time reading and spending time with friends. She hopes to one day become an actress, even if only part time. Sophie and her cast have spent so long preparing for Grease and she can’t wait for everyone to see. She would like to thank all of her directors for the opportunity and support they have given her. Sophie is extremely excited and proud, and hopes all of you enjoy the show!

Corrado Trombatore is a Grade 9 student at Brebeuf College School with a growing passion for the performing arts. He recently appeared in Table for Seven, an NTS production that gave him valuable on-stage experience and strengthened his confidence as an actor. Corrado is dedicated to improving his skills and enjoys being part of a creative community where he can express himself and collaborate with others. He would like to extend his sincere gratitude to his family for their constant support and encouragement throughout his journey. He also thanks Ms. Lo Bianco, Ms. Kinghorn, and Mr. Marozzo for their guidance, patience, and belief in his abilities and a special thank you to Joseph Dunning for pushing him to do things he could not have done on his own.

Theo is an aspiring drama student who aims to study acting for media and theatre in college. He is an avid gamer and enjoys spending time with his friends outside of school and online. He would love to play more big roles for musicals in the future, and was ecstatic when he learned about Grease and his role!

Miss said that if I don't write anything here I'd be speechless. My name is Asher and I'm a grade 12 student, I like acting. I played as the Coach for Descendants. I'm making my own play and showing it on May 29. Please come out and see it!

Angelica Scialfa is a grade 12 student at SJMP who is extremely excited to be playing the role of Marty in this year's production of Grease. This is her second musical, as she played the role of the Evil Queen in last year’s production of Descendants, however she is also a part of SJMP’s choir and senior band. She is so grateful to have worked on this show with such amazing students and staff and hopes that everyone enjoys the show!

Nicholas DeFreitas is a 16 year old Brebeuf student who is making his first appearance as a lead character. He is extremely gifted and excited to perform in Grease. He has put in a lot of effort and energy into his work so the audience can sit back and enjoy the musical.

Riley Koren is a Gr. 11 honour roll student at St. Joseph’s Morrow Park, where she is a setter on the volleyball team and a senior writer for the school newspaper. After playing Audrey in Descendants last year, Riley is honoured to return for her second musical to take on the role of Frenchy, her favourite character in Grease. Riley would like to thank her friends and parents for their support, as well as the amazing cast, crew and teachers who brought the show to life. She hopes everyone enjoys the show!

Joseph Dunning is a grade 11 student at Brebeuf. Joseph has found a passion for acting ever since grade 9, starring in last year's Decendants in grade 10. Joseph now chases his dream to become a professional actor while doing the most he can at Brebeuf to help him achieve this goal. He also enjoys skateboarding and food.

Cherice is a Grade 11 student attending St. Joseph’s Morrow Park. After her first musical starring in Descendants, she is ecstatic to be able to perform again with her peers at SJMP and Brebeuf. A lot of commitment and dedication was put into the entirety of this performance by the cast, crew, and staff. So, Cherice gives great thanks to everyone who came and hopes you enjoy the show!

Esther Ghobrial is a Grade 11 honour roll student at St. Joseph’s Morrow Park. She is thrilled and grateful to be playing Patty Simcox in Grease. Last year, Esther was part of Descendants, where she performed as Belle. She would like to thank her family and friends for their constant support, as well as the cast, crew, and teachers who helped make this production possible. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Nicholas Cada is an energetic student in grade 11 that attends Brebeuf College. He is very excited to act in his second musical and dance to his best ability, after acting in Descendants as the Beast! Nicholas is very excited to be playing Eugene Florczyk, and to be on stage during this production of Grease. He wants everyone to appreciate not just his work, but the months of hard work, the cast and production team put into this musical. Nicholas would like to thank his friends, family, teachers, cast, and production team for supporting him and he hopes everyone enjoys Brebeuf's and SJMP’s rendition of Grease!

Ella Veronica Laguna is a 10th grade student currently attending SJMP, and this is her second musical. She was a part of last year's spring musical, Descendants, where she played Maleficent. This year, she’s absolutely jazzed to be playing Miss Lynch in Grease! Her interests include singing, drawing, roller skating, and overall seizing the day. Ella would like to thank her supportive parents, Ms. Kinghorn and Ms. Lo Bianco, and everyone else involved in making this musical happen. She hopes you all enjoy the show!

Niccolo Di Maria is a Grade 12 student at Brebeuf College School and is excited to be part of this year’s production. He previously performed as Ben in Verona Heights in 2023 and appeared in the 2024 NTS production Corporate Hell. Beyond the stage, Niccolo is actively involved in the school community as Student Council President, helping to lead and organize major events. He also enjoys DJing and creating video and social media content. He thanks Ms. Lo Bianco, the cast and crew, and his family and friends for their continued support, and hopes you enjoy the show.

Kelly Law is a Grade 12 student studying at SJMP. This is her second time participating in a musical. She wanted to join the musical again because she created so many new memories from the last musical. Kelly has been dancing since she was three, and she is very excited to be able to get a dancer role in the show! It is her honour to be Cha Cha in this musical and be able to choreograph and lead dances in this musical. Kelly is a two-time honour roll student who is currently studying to enter OCAD University for Graphic Design. Lastly, Kelly would like to thank her friends, family and teachers who supported her along the way.

Gavrel is a Grade 12 student performer with a deep appreciation for the arts. With a passion that spans music, painting, poetry, photography, and gardening, Gavrel enjoys exploring different forms of creativity and self-expression. Each artistic outlet offers a unique way to tell stories and connect with others, making theatre an exciting and meaningful experience. This production marks an important step in Gavrel’s growing interest in performance and storytelling, and they approach it with curiosity, dedication, and a willingness to learn. In addition to artistic pursuits, Gavrel has a strong interest in organization and information management, enjoying tasks that involve structure, detail, and efficiency. This balance of creativity and organization shapes a thoughtful and disciplined approach to both performance and everyday life. Gavrel is grateful for the continued support of family, friends, and teachers who have encouraged this artistic journey and looks forward to continuing to grow as a performer.

Victoria Antonucci is a grade 12 student at St. Joseph’s Morrow Park. She is very excited to showcase her voice and perform in her first musical.

Tanya is a Grade 11 student at SJMP and this is her first time in a musical. In the past, she as been in numerous concerts with school band and her own, she has been learning instruments on her own as well. Tanya agrees that music is one of the core shapers of her life and perspectives, as most people. She likes cooking, playing instruments, singing, and sleeping. She is also in a rock band called Red Culture, featured at many school events including the upcoming spring concert. My thanks to my friends who push me out of my comfort zone. All my thanks and praise to my fellow cast mates in hopes you shine as much as you want to shine diamonds.

Aidan Willoughby is a grade 12 student. He is excited to be a part of a musical for the first time! Aidan is looking to pursue music as a career, and is very happy to be Teen Angel! Aidan would like to thank his family and all the amazing teachers who fostered his love for the arts such as, Mr Marozzo, Mr Nerona, and Ms. Lo Bianco.

Angelique Espino is a grade 11 student and attends St. Joseph’s Morrow Park. She is excited to act in this years musical, Grease! Angelique is very passionate and interested in many arts like instrumental, drama, choir, visual, dance, etc! She acted in last year’s musical Descendants and hopes to act in many more musicals to come. Angelique hopes to study at Centennial College in the Esthetician’s program. Angelique would like to thank everyone who has supported her throughout Descendants and Grease, especially all the teachers and all her friends!

Mena Wasef is a Grade 12 student at Brebeuf College School and is excited to be part of this year’s production of Grease. Mena is outgoing and enjoys spending time outdoors with friends. He also enjoys football and technology. Mena would like to thank his teachers, friends and family for their support.

Alejandro is in grade 10 at Brebeuf and likes to perform because it's fun. He performed at St Gerald in grade 8 for (The Wizard of Oz) as a tree, and was also was in the musical Descendants last year as the Royal Page.

Ziggy is a Grade 9 student at Brebeuf College. He is excited to be part of his first Theatre Brebeuf production as a Duke and Police Officer.

Justin was born to be a DUKE! Literally his full name is Justin Robert DUKE Brown! 🙂 Justin (aka JMan to his family and friends) is in Grade 10 at Brebeuf College School. Justin began dancing at a ballet school very young and more recently with BAM (Bust A Move) Dance where he dances hip hop and freestyle. Justin has performed in many recitals and dance showcases but debuting as part of the ensemble in Brebeuf’s musical (The Descendants) last year was a new highlight. Singing and dancing this year in Grease as one of the Duke’s is next level awesome! When not performing Justin is part of a competitive synchronized swim team, loves movies and recently started Jiu Jitsu. Justin has really enjoyed the experience of performing in Grease this year and is grateful for his family, friends and all who support him.

Helina Mark is an SJMP student who loves acting for fun. She wants to thank the crew, band and anyone that has made this production come to life!

Dorothy Quizon is 15 and attends St. Joseph's Morrow Park! This is her first musical. Dorothy is honored to be part of the ensemble with her love of musical theater and singing! She and the cast and crew put in hours of practice and work for the show and hopes you enjoy it!

Svieta Karpachova is a Grade 12 student at SJMP, and this is her second musical. She is looking forward to being on the stage as a featured dancer. Along with the cast and crew, Svieta took a lot of time and effort to put this show together, and she hopes you will enjoy it! She would like to thank all her friends, family, and the amazing cast and crew.

Amadeo Capozzi is a grade 11 honour role student at Brebeuf College. Last year, he played Jafar in Decendants. At his church he's an altar server, and acts in church plays where he has played: a Wise Man, Chief Priest, and Pontius Pilate.  In Amadeo's free time he likes singing Italian music and making Italian skits on his Instagram account. This year he sang Bella Ciao at Coffee House. Amadeo is excited to put his Sicilian roots to good use in playing Frankie Ferrari in Grease!

Guiherme is a Grade 12 student at Brebeuf. He's excited to be a Duke in his first-ever musical.

Kai is a grade 9 student at Brebeuf. He is excited to be a part of his first Theatre Brebeuf production.

Kevork is a proud grade 12 student at Brebeuf and returning stage manager. He wants to thank Ms. Lo Bianco for the opportunity and his incredible friends for helping him throughout the play. Hope you all enjoy the show!!!

Cathlea is a grade 9 student from St. Joseph's Morrow Park. This is her first ever musical. She is very grateful to be part of Grease the Musical. She's been to many singing recitals since she was in 2nd grade. She's really passionate about singing. She would like to thank her family and friends who supported her throughout the way.

This is Mark’s last year acting--he’s been acting since grade 9 as Mad (Mercutio) in Verona Heights and Carlos in Descendants. He has also starred in two NTS performances. 

Alice is a grade 9 student from SJMP, and this is her first musical and she is so excited. She would like to thank her Mother and Father for being so supportive.

Aaliyah Sibulo is a Grade 11 student at St. Joseph's Morrow Park Catholic High School and is ecstatic to be part of this year’s production of Grease. Throughout her academic life, she has been actively involved in school musicals and stage performances since she has a strong interest in performing arts. Aaliyah is a dancer who has performed in multiple showcases, bringing energy and expression to every performance. Aaliyah likes to bake and write creatively in addition to performing. She is dedicated to growing as a performer and hopes to continue exploring opportunities in theatre and dance. She has created meaningful memories throughout the production of this musical and will forever cherish it. Aaliyah would like to sincerely thank her friends, teachers, and family for their constant encouragement and support, as well as the production team for guiding and motivating her throughout this experience.

Sofia is a Grade 12 student at SJMP and this is her first musical. She is really happy to be a featured dancer and cheerleader. Sofia would like to thank her friends.

Lexie Abdon is 17 and currently attending St. Joseph’s Morrow Park. This is her first musical production role as a costume designer. Her excitement lies in her passion for the arts, and she is grateful to be able to share it with others. Recently, she has participated in her school’s assembly with her first fashion show. This is a huge stepping stone from where she started as a tailor’s apprentice, to starting her own fashion business. Lexie seeks to experience the world for herself as she navigates the path of life. She would like to thank the directors, cast, crew and her family and friends for their support. Lexie extends her love to the moon and back!

Alrey Lim is a Grade 11 Student at Brebeuf College. He absolutely had the greatest time directing/creating the trailers and film for the play. Recently, he has been the lead media coordinator for Brebotics & Brebeuf Student Council. He hopes to create a film one day through his skills. He'd like to thank his family and friends for supporting him all the time!

Connor Bonin is a grade 11 student at BCS. This is his second time performing as a pit musician/band member for Brebeuf and SJMP. A member of the Brebeuf jazz band, senior band, spiritual choir and several outside musical projects Connor hopes to continue building his musical career. As a two time honour roll student and Business SHSM member on track for University, Connor hopes to study Business Administration and drive innovation in the music industry.

Nowen Gravador is a Grade 11 student at Brebeuf College School and is excited to be part of his first production. He previously worked as the sound mixer and co-designer for Table For Seven at the National Theatre School Festival (NTS). Nowen enjoys listening to and creating music. He hopes you have a very memorable experience and would like to thank Ms. Lo Bianco for the opportunity to begin this journey.

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Alif is a Grade 9 student at Brebeuf College. Although he is backstage, he is honoured to take up this role, as ever since he was a child, he has had a passion for music. He can play the piano, clarinet, alto saxophone and trombone. He is part of the TCDSB Honour Band, and Brebeuf's Senior and Jazz bands! He hopes to have a career in the Arts one day, and he feels this is one step closer to his dreams! He gives a personal shoutout to his family, best friends and the great teachers he's met at Brebeuf!

Huey is the type of person that loves to see the behind‑the‑scene world of movies, theatre, and TV. The audience only sees the final performance, but he loves watching the tech crews who make the magic happen.

Ms. Kinghorn teaches drama and vocal music at SJMP and is thrilled to be bringing Grease to the stage this year in collaboration with Brebeuf. Ms. Kinghorn lives and breathes musical theatre and has performed in TCDSB's Staff Arts productions of Footloose (Ethel), Legally Blonde (Serena), and most recently The Addams Family (Morticia). You can see Ms. Kinghorn in Staff Arts' upcoming production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat as a Narrator. She would like to thank all of the teachers, students, and parents who gave their time to help make this production amazing, especially Ms. Lo Bianco for being the best partner in crime! 

Ms. Lo Bianco is the Department Head of the Arts at Brebeuf College. If you had asked her decades ago if she envisioned herself teaching Drama at an all-boys school she wouldn't have believed you, but now she can't picture anything else! Some of her favourite acting credits include: Hairspray (Tracy), The Sound of Music (Sister Berthe), My Fair Lady (Mrs. Pearce), Harvey (Myrtle Mae Simmons), among others for TCDSB's Staff Arts; and starring in the life-altering Jesus Christ Superstar in Grade 9 as an SJMP student who was part of Theatre Brebeuf. When she's not teaching on the Brebeuf stage, she stars in her favourite main role as Mother to her two charismatic children. A huge hug goes out to Ms. Kinghorn--the best drama colleague and collaborator Ms. Lo Bianco could ask for! Much love to the entire teacher team, and especially to her phenonmenal parents, supportive husband (the Amazon deliveries will stop now: promise!), and her kids, for being her everything. Their support allows Theatre Brebeuf to happen.

Ms. Gatti is delighted to serve as Costume Designer, Props Crew member, and Hair and Makeup Assistant for this year’s production of Grease. A teacher at Brebeuf College, she brings a genuine passion for and appreciation of musical theatre. This project has been an especially fun experience, as she explored the vibrant and iconic styles of Grease, using costume to help bring each character’s personality to life. Ms. Gatti is grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this production and hopes you’re ready to hand-jive your way through Grease! 

Whether it’s concert, jazz, marching bands and musicals, live musical performance has always been part of Mr. Nerona’s music education journey. For 23 years, he has advocated for music education and most importantly for the students that continue to share their talents in many forms of music ability. Mr. Nerona owes his success to his mentors Frank and Victor (retired music teachers TCDSB) for showing the importance of “putting students first”. Currently teaching music at Brebeuf College, Mr. Nerona continues to expand his vision on building strong music programs. 

Mr. Marozzo has been teaching with TCDSB since 1990. He is currently the Department head of Technology, Business, and Co-op at Brebeuf College. He is also the lead teacher for the ICT SHSM program at Brebeuf. Throughout most of his life, guitar playing has been his passion. His first live singing and playing performance happened in 1982, when he sang “Tainted Love” with his high school band, for the students of Madonna High School in North York. He was also involved with the Stage Crew for all his high school productions. When asked about those experiences he said, “ I don’t remember a single lesson in class, whether it was math, English, or history. But I remember every day when we practiced or performed our shows. I distinctly remember how sad we were when the show was over, and all those days of rehearsing after school came to an end.”

Claudia Abarquez (Choreographer) is a Student Supervisor at SJMP, and is delighted to share her love of dance with the cast or Grease. Having choreographed “Freddy My Love” and “Beauty School Dropout”, Claudia has thoroughly enjoyed working with such a talented group of students. Special thanks to Christine Kinghorn and Anna Maria Lo Bianco for the opportunity to collaborate, and to the students for their hard work and energy! 

Last year was my Initiation as a ‘Theatre Mom’ with my son Justin Brown performing in ‘The Descendants’. I LOVED IT! Being at rehearsals again this year meant working with both schools talented, dedicated staff and students. Watching these young people develop their skills (music, tech, performing, designing) is a memorable privilege.  They are talented, dynamic individuals bringing so many gifts both on stage and behind it. Watching them grow as they work and support each other as a community is a gift. So bringing together some props and snacks just added to the fun! My real talent is ‘Car Karaoke’ with the JMan on road trips! 

Thank you all who support this amazing crew! 

Ms. Spina-Femia grew up in Montreal in a musical family. Her mother was a piano teacher, and so, in 2010, Claudia obtained a diploma in Piano, as well as Music Theory and History from the Académie de Musique du Québec. As well, since the age of 6, Claudia has sung in numerous choirs. In recent years, Claudia has joined the TCDSB Staff Arts choir and will perform in the upcoming musical Joseph. She still enjoys ''tickling the ivory'' and loves a great harmony. More than that, Claudia thoroughly enjoys sharing the love of music with students, and seeing these young artists discover the magic and joy of music and performance.