Something Rotten! Jr

Director/Choreographer

Mary Lauren

I’m a Multihyphenate artist, who inspires joy, connection, empathy, compassion and healing through storytelling. I am jazzed about all that AMT Youth Theater offers - opportunities for youth to perform in published Broadway musicals with a team of New York Artists leading the way. There are classes in musical theatre, acting, dance, voice, Shakespeare, writing and more. The youth group have the opportunity to work alongside Broadway actors, including masterclasses. We are also spearheading a program of new works written for children's entertainment. I am a firm believer that arts education not only creates talented souls, it also creates loving, empathetic and accepting ones. At AMT the youth will find a safe home to create and to feel free to be exactly who they want to be.

Musical Director

Michael Liepper

Michael is a NYC-based music director and educator. Most of his time is dedicated to working with students of all ages. He is so happy to be back at AMT working with Mary and this amazing cast!Michael has worked with AMT Youth Theater since it's inception. He is a talented musician and loves working with Mary Lauren and the AMT Youth kids.

Set Designer

Steven Christopher Carey

Steven Christopher Carey (Set Designer) is a Gold Clio award-winning designer, creative director, graphic artist, and poet living and working in Brooklyn. Steven has designed and produced stages and spaces internationally for companies such as Wall Street Journal, Marriott Hotels (W Hotels, St. Regis, Renaissance, Le Méridien), HBO (Search Party, Sharp Objects, High Maintenance), Amazon Studios, H&M, CB2, Lanvin, Givenchy, Playboy, CFDA, Bacardi Limited (St~Germain, Bombay, Dewars), Campari Group (Skyy Vodka, Wild Turkey), Remy-Cointreau, Cadillac, Girlboss, Creative Time, Sephora, and Refinery29, to name a few. His work has been showcased in museums, homes, hotels, fields, and factories, on boats, on roofs, and just about every other kind of space you can imagine.

Costume Designer

Viv Wadleigh

Viv Wadleigh (Costume Designer) has been a costume designer for over 10 years for many of the schools and colleges in New Jersey. Viv is also proud to be living the dream as part of the wardrobe teams at MJ: The Musical & Hamilton on Broadway. She is so happy to be back at AMT and is excited to be working with this great group of young performers once again. She would like to thank Mary & the AMT Family for this great opportunity. And to the amazing cast & crew of ‘Something Rotten’, have a great run and make lots of special memories!

Stage Manager

Gabrielle Piacentile

I am Gabrielle Piacentile, a NYC-based performer. I graduated from New York University with a Bachelor's Degree in Vocal Performance in Music Theatre. Born and raised in New Jersey, I developed a love for music and theatre early in my life. I earned my Equity card by the time I was 6, and at 9 years old, I made my Broadway debut alongside Patrick Stewart in Macbeth (2008). At NYU I played various cabaret spaces (The Duplex, 54 Below), and worked with industry professionals such as Grammy-winning group The Manhattan Transfer, and Tony-nominated composer Larry O’Keefe.

Actors

Shylock and Lord Clapham

Bryce Horan

Bryce is happy to be performing in his 4th show at AMT. His past shows with AMT include Shrek, Beauty and the Beast and the Addams Family. He enjoys acting, singing and tap dancing. He loves working with his fellow cast members and he wants to thank Mary Lauren for putting together another amazing production!

Nick Bottom

Phantom Jacobson

Phantom Jacobson is a 15 year old brilliant and dynamic artist who was thrilled to perform the role of the “Wicked Witch” in “Shrek Jr., The Musical”, “Gaston” in Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast”, the lead role of “Morticia” in “The Addams Family Jr.”, and “Mrs. Green” in “The Prom” at AMT. He loves feeling bubbly, sparkly, and bright from performing on stage and gives thanks to Mary Lauren and all at AMT for awakening his passion. Phantom ambitiously takes on skill building and enjoys archery, surfing, L.A.R.P outdoors, drag and makeup artistry. He is wonderfully excited to be playing Nick Bottom in this production and sharing the joy of the history of theatre with all who come to see the show!

Portia

Katana Snoops

Katana is thrilled to be in her 1st ever show at AMT. Her most recent roles she's starred as at Main Street Theater And Dance Alliance include Anya in Anastasia, Aggie in The Dining Room, A Cook in Hello Dolly, and Pan in an original production of Wind In The Willows By Johnathan Fadner. She's currently a sophomore Musical Theatre major at Professional Performing Arts High School. She sends her gratitude to AMT for such an amazing experience and community!

Nostradamus

Eliza Richardson

Eliza is in 6th grade and thrilled to be part of her 4th show with AMT! Past shows include The Prom, Addams Family and Beauty and the Beast. Eliza recently made the cheerleading team at school. She loves baking, tap dancing and sharing the stage with her cousin, Sadie. Thank you to her family and everyone at AMT, especially Mary!!

Nigel

Aliyah Daley - Reinisch

Aliyah Daley-Reinisch is a sophomore at Repertory Company High School. Favorite past shows at AMT include The Addams Family (Mal), and The Prom (Emma). She is thrilled to portray Nigel and hopes you enjoy the show! Thank you Mary and all AMT staff for your work to make the show amazing!

Bea

Shea Gabrielle Hinman

is delighted to be doing her first musical at AMT. Other productions: Mean Girls, The Addams Family, Annie, The Nutcracker. With a background in dance, Shea is thrilled for this opportunity to sing & act that Mary and AMT have given her. Thank you family, Mary Lauren and everyone at AMT!

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Shakespeare

Naomi Robinson - Pasher

Naomi Robinson-Pasher is a tenth grader at PPAS and is an aspiring broadway star. Her favorite roles include "Beauty and the Beast" (Mrs. Potts), “Legally Blonde” (Serena), The Prom (Dee Dee Allen) and her current role as Shakespeare. Thanks to everyone who has helped her on her journey, especially Mary!

Brother Jeremiah

Wally Federman

Wally Federman is excited to be on off-Broadway making his AMT debut as Brother Jeremiah. He is a junior at Gramercy Arts High School and has acted in many school performances including the father in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, but this is his first out of school show. He wants to thank his family in particular his sister for doing the show with him.

Robin

Lillie Bonanni

Lillie Bonanni is 10yo and loves to sing, dance, and act. This is her 4th show with AMT and loves every minute of it. She also played the role of Annie in "Annie" last summer at TMR in California. Lillie wants to thank her family, especially Mom and Dad for the endless subway rides, her friends, and everyone at AMT, especially Mary for helping her achieve her dreams!

Snug

Ava John

Ava John is excited to join the musical at AMT for her first time! Ava loves dancing, singing and acting not limited to stages but at home and anywhere! She is a little actor, theater kid, model, and voice over actor! BIG thanks to all AMT family and especially Mary! She definitely had so much fun!

Peter Quince

Tula Brisiel

Tula is excited for her AMT debut! Past performances include the Ailey Pre-Professional Program and Ballet Hispanico. Tula enjoys reading stories (Percy Jackson), watching movies (Marvel), playing the piano, bass, and drums, basketball and football, and spending time with her friends! Thanks mom, dad and Theo!

Francis Flute

Petra Federman

Petra Federman is happy to be making her off-Broadway debut in Something Rotten. Last year she co-wrote and performed in her 5thgrade musical and sang in the Trinity Youth Choir. She loves theater, dance and piano. Her favorite musical is & Juliet. She wants to give a shout out to her brother for joining the show when he didn’t plan to.

The Eggs

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Harris Tai

While this is Harris' first show with AMT, he has been performing with his chorus since the age of 4! When he is not on stage, you can find him building Lego creations or listening to music. Harris loves spending time with his family, especially his little sister. He's thrilled to be making his AMT debut!

Egg

Mila Rose

Mila Rose is thrilled to make her AMT stage debut in Something Rotten Jr. Her passion for performing began at age 2, reenacting Tina Turner’s legendary Live from Wembley concert. Since then, she’s shared her love of performing through daily “living room” shows inspired by Taylor Swift, Lawrence, Hamilton, Annie, Wicked and The Wiz. Mila Rose thanks Mary and the AMT family for giving her and her castmates the opportunity to bring their passion for performing to life!

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Damir Ramazanova

Damir moved to the USA 2.5 years ago with his family from Russia. He did not know English at all and began to study in the first grade at the American school . After two years, he speaks two languages fluently. Damir is a very kind, sociable and open child. He is artistic, very sensitive to the world, and interested in art. Damir loves to draw, pencil and paper are always at hand to express his dreams, fantasies and feelings.

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Marina Brooks

Marina Brooks is a second grader at PS 452 who loves to be creative! She especially enjoys writing, painting, cooking and dancing. Something Rotten, Jr. is Marina's first performance with AMT and her first theater experience.