Cast Announced for 'The Music Man' at BSS Children's Theatre

Waterbury, CT - Bob Tansley and the production staff of Blessed Sacrament Children's Theatre are pleased to announce the cast of 'The Music Man.' "Your kids did a great job at auditions. We have many brand new kids involved...YEA!" posted the beloved director on the group's Facebook page.

Mr. Tansley reminds students in the program that have not yet been cast that there are several parts not assigned yet and they will be done at rehearsals. Interested students will be happy to know that it is not too late to sign up to be a part of this cast.

Congratulations to everyone taking part in this show and break a leg.

Charlie Cowell will be played by Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel student Christian Welcome.

The all-important role of Harold Hill will be shared by Memorial Middle School student Ben Dressel
and St. Bridgets of Cheshire student Luke Audi. The show will be presented with two different casts in the leading roles.

Mayor Shinn will be played by Saint Mary's Middle School in Watertown student RJ Damato.

The mayor's teenaged daughter Zaneeta Shinn will be played by Swift Junior High School student Claire Roberts and Woodbury Middle School student Kiera Szumigala.

Gracie Shinn will be played by Judson School student Madeline Roberts.

Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn (the mayor's wife) will be shared by Swift Junior High School student Clara Pizzolorusso and Swift Junior High School student Grace Pinkerton.

The Barber Shop Quartet will be comprised of Memorial Middle School student Kalman Zold, Blessed Sacrament student Sam Champagne, Wallace Middle School student Zachary Fareira and Waterbury Arts Magnet School (WAMS) student Anthony Marchetti.

Tommy Djilas will be played by Chase Colligate student Tyler Bushka and Midstate Christian Accademy student Nicholas Bates.

Marcellus will be played by both Blessed Sacrament School student Mike Meier and home schooled student Colin Christie.

Marian Paroo will be shared by Chase Colligate student Grace Altenberger and WAMS student Julia Mehlin.

Marian's mother Mrs. Paroo will be played by Blessed Sacrament student Lexi White.

Amaryllis will be played by Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School student Taylor Kunke and Chase Collegiate School student Logan Altenberger.

Winthrop Paroo will be played by the adorable Prospect Elementary student Zoe Kindt and St. John’s student Sophia Alonzo.

Maud Dunlop will be covered by SMM student Ana Coyanda Parkzes and home schooled student Regina Watkins.

Ethel Toffelmier will be played by City Hill Middle School student Ariel Pierre and BSS student Grace Sevelowitz.

Mrs. Squires will be played by Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School student Sydney Jason.

Alma Hix will be played by Chase Collegiate School student Maura Kahuda in both casts.