MEET THE CAST
AARON POZDOL
MR. WORMWOOD *JOELLE RIVERA
ALICE/KIDS ENSEMBLE
Hometown: Portland, OR Hometown: Garrison
Matilda will be Aaron’s third production
at TCR. Previous TCR experiences include
the 2019 Underground New Play Festival
Productions of The Gerrig Problem as
Alan Gerrig and Duncan as Gen. Oscar
Wei. He also played the role of Snyder
in the 2019 production of Newsies. Profession: Student
Other work includes various roles in the
Dubuque One Act Festival, various roles
in Act One Studios presents Bruschetta,
and Tom Snout in Midsummer Night’s
Dream: A Queer Tale at MidTangent
Theatre Company.
Aaron would like to thank his spouse for
making it possible to commit time and
energy to performing, and his kids for
being as "revolting" as they can be in
these revolting times.
*DANTE RICHARDSON
KIDS ENSEMBLE/DOCTOR
Hometown: Urbana
Profession: Student
This will be Dante’s first production at
TCR. Outside of theater, Dante’s interests
include the Prestige Dance Studio where
he studies tap, hip-hop, tumbling and
musical theatre.
“I'd like to thank my dance teacher,
Carlee Glenn, for introducing me to the
theatre and helping me get involved,
as well as my mom for supporting my
ambitions.”
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Matilda will be Joelle’s first production at
TCR. Joelle has had the privilege to work
with Revival Theatre and RHCR Theatre.
Works include playing Louise in Sunday
in the Park with George at Revival
Theatre as well as being in the Snow
Chorus in Frozen and Ensemble/Empress
in Beauty and the Beast at RHCR Theatre.
She is also proud to be part of the Follies
family.
“I want to thank my Mom and Dad for
always believing in me. I would also like
to thank TCR for this great opportunity.
I can’t forget my dance studio, The
Dancer's Edge, for working with my
schedule.”
DAVID SCANLON
BIG KID/PARENT/COOK/SALSA
DANCER
Hometown: Hartford, CT
Profession: Student/Bartender
This will be David’s 21st production at
TCR! Recent roles include Julian in Hello,
Friend (by David Scanlon) at the TCR
2019 Underground New Play Festival,
Sam in Elf the Musical and Cockney in
My Fair Lady.
“I would like to thank TCR for another
wonderful on-stage opportunity; Angie,
Ben and Erin for sharing their vision and
guidance; and Rachel and Ender for their
endless love and support.”
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