Matilda the Musical - Nov. 2019 | Page 40

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.” 38 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.” Matilda the Musical | theatrecr.org