Beetlejuice Jr

Biographies

CAST

HUNTER AQUINO  |  Lydia

Hunter (he/they) is thrilled to join the MMT family in his first show Beetlejuice Jr. as Lydia! He loves the arts and all forms of creative/artistic expression. Hunter thanks his friends, family, and especially his older sibling for their support in his musical theatre journey. He’s incredibly grateful to the cast and crew for creating a community where he felt at home. They hope you enjoy this ultimate “sucks-yes” of a show!

MADELYN BROOKS  |  Ensemble

Madelyn, a bright Grade 3 student, is thrilled to make her MMT debut in Beetlejuice Jr.! She’s previously graced the stage with JDL Performing Arts in Moana Jr. (2024) and Frozen Jr. (2025). Madelyn also enjoyed singing with the Musika Children’s Choir and has trained vocally with Candace Santos. She sends a big thank you to her wonderful friends, amazing family, and supportive teachers for all their encouragement!

IRENE FADEL  |  Ensemble

Irene is delighted to make her musical debut in MMT’s Beetlejuice Jr.! A Grade 4 student from Mississauga, she previously took part in camps with The Great Big Theatre Company and is excited to step into the spotlight. Irene enjoys playing piano, singing, dancing everywhere, baking, crafting, and spending time with her friends, family, and her puppy, Cookie. HUGE thanks to the MMT Creative Team for this opportunity and her family for their constant support!

BLYTHE HARVEY  |  Barbara

Blythe is a Grade 7 student and is so happy to be playing the role of Barbara after performing last year as the Witch in Into the Woods Jr. She has previously been in MMT’s Matilda and played the role of Matilda in the production at her school. Thank you to John, Laura, Lindsay, Sharon and the team for their support and the cast for all the fun! She hopes you enjoy the show!

NATE HUDSON  |  Charles

Nate Hudson is a Grade 12 student and an aspiring actor with a passion for music theatre. Previous productions include Into the Woods Jr with Meadowvale Music Theatre and Oliver with Theatre Unlimited Performing Arts. Nate would like to thank his family and friends for their love and support, and everyone at Beetlejuice for giving him a second home. 

HENRY JOHNSTON  |  Maxie

Henry is a Grade 7 student at Homelands Senior Public School and he started singing and dancing at the age of 6 at Can Dance Academy and the Sing! Music Studio. This year he focused his musical talents on learning the euphonium and was invited to join not only the junior band, but also the senior and jazz bands at his school. Henry is very happy to be a part of this production of Beetlejuice Jr. and is looking forward to many more musicals with MMT in years to come. 

ELOISE LAVALLEE ANDRADE  |  Ensemble

Eloise is so excited to be participating in her first production with the MMT. She is a Grade 3 student who loves art, math and science. Eloise also enjoys doing gymnastics, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and playing defence in soccer. She would like to thank all of the directors, crew and cast of Beetlejuice Jr. She thanks her family and friends for their ongoing support in her musical theatre endeavours!

MABLE LI  |  Maxine

Mable is so grateful to be a part of MMTYC’s production of Beetlejuice! A theatre kid through and through, it’s not uncommon to find them singing their heart out in the middle of a school hallway. They would like to thank their drama teachers (Mr. Lalonde, Ms. Moniz, and Mr. Debeck) for their endless support and encouragement. Their previous work includes Ancestor in the Addams Family and Katherine Plumber in Newsies.

ANDREW MARTINS  |  Priest

This is Andrew’s first production with the Meadowvale Music Theatre Youth Company. He has participated in productions like a Haunted House, murder mystery, competitive drama and 3 musicals, playing ensemble in Beauty and the Beast, Lucas in The Addams Family and the lead role of Jack Kelly in Newsies. He would like to thank his family for putting up with all the drives, and the crew and cast for creating an awesome production to practice and perform. 

ELLA MICALLEF-SANGUIGNI  |  Delia

Ella is thrilled to once again be performing with MMT’s Youth Company in Beetlejuice Jr. She previously appeared in MMTYC’s 2024 production of Into The Woods Jr as Cinderella, and most recently in MMT’s mainstage production of Beauty and the Beast. She would like to give a special thanks to her friends and family for their love and support. Enjoy the show!

LUCAS NGUYEN  |  Adam

Lucas has been involved in theatre since the age of 5 and continues to grow his passion for the stage. He is so excited to join MMT for the first time!  Lucas trains vocally with TriTone’s Music Theatre in Orangeville and is thrilled to be playing Adam in this production. Lucas would like to thank everyone who helped bring this show to life. “It’s showtime!” 

GWEN NOBLE-LEEK  |  Ensemble  

Gwen has had an absolute blast in the underworld with this cast and crew. She has learned so much from her talented castmates as well as John, Lindsay, Laura, Sharon and Donna. Previous credits include SpongeBob Musical (Burloak) GLEE (Theatre Ancaster) and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Playful Fox). Gwen sends love to her family and friends, and is so grateful for their endless support.

NOAH PACE  |  Beetlejuice

It’s Showtime!!! Noah is elated to join Meadowvale Music Theatre’s production of Beetlejuice Jr. Select credits include The Little Mermaid (Prince Eric),The Sound of Music (Friedrich), Into the Woods Jr. (The Baker), Matilda (Tommy), Addams Family (Lucas Beineke), The Full Monty (Nathan), and Oliver! (Ensemble). He’d like to thank his parents for supporting him throughout the process of the show, along with Meadowvale’s creative team for believing in him. He hopes everyone enjoys the show!

BROOKE REEVES  |  Ensemble

Brooke is drop-dead delighted to join the cast of Beetlejuice Jr. at Meadowvale Music Theatre. She loves singing, dancing and acting on stage and screen and has performed in other dearly beloved musicals – including Mean Girls, Disney’s Descendants and Seussical the Musical – in California, Ireland and Canada. Brooke is forever grateful to her family and friends for all their love and support and can’t wait till “It’s showtime!”

MINAYA REVELPULLE  |  Miss Argentina

Minaya is a Grade 10 student who has trained in classical and musical theatre vocals with Mississauga Piano Studios for the past 7 years! She has an intense passion for theatre, and intends on showing her passion through her very first theatre performance. She is thankful to the entire Beetlejuice Jr. Team, as well as all friends and family for the support!

RYAN RILEY |  Otho

Ryan loves playing Otho with MMT and knows that the show will be a very big sucks-yes! Ryan has had featured roles in The Sound of Music (2022, BMT), Matilda (2023, MMT), School of Rock (2024, EMT) and as Rapunzel’s Prince (2024, MMT). Ryan loves to play soccer, chess and video games. He would like to thank his family and the entire MMT team for their support.

CLAIRE RODRIGUES  |  Sky

Claire is thrilled to join MMT in this spectacular production of Beetlejuice Jr.! Previously, she performed as Little Red in Into the Woods Jr. (MMT). When she’s not on stage, Claire practices music and recently won first place in the Peel Children’s Music Festival. Claire thanks the Beetlejuice team for this amazing opportunity and sends a big shoutout to her family and friends for their support. Get ready for some fun and enjoy the show!

OLIVIA ROUSSOS  |  Ensemble

Olivia is very excited to be participating for the first time with Meadowvale Music Theatre. She is in Grade 6 and loves sports, art, reading and acting. Olivia is thankful to all her family and friends for their love and support and the entire Beetlejuice Jr team for making this such a wonderful experience.

SOPHIE RYCKMAN-BURGESS  |  Juno

Sophie is a Grade 11 student who is over the moon to be a part of the MMT family once again.  Beetlejuice Jr is the 13th musical she has been a part of, most recently seen in BMT’s Newsies and MYTP’s Descendants. Sophie is eternally thankful for her family’s support on her theatrical journey and to the MMT company for this great opportunity. IT’S SHOWTIME!

INAARA SARAI  |  Ensemble

Inaara is extremely excited to be a part of this year’s Meadowvale Music Theatre production. Inaara loves dance, acting and music. She has previously taken part in two of her school’s musicals. She is glad to have this opportunity and is happy to have her friends and family on this journey.

GABRIELLA TINTINAGLIA  |  Ensemble

Gabriella is so excited to make her debut with MMT. After performing several shows in Brampton, Gabriella is excited to branch out and perform one of her favourite shows, Beetlejuice. Shows she has performed in are Beauty and the Beast Jr., Legally Blonde Jr. And Newsies Jr. Gabriella is also an avid softball player and visual artist. She would like to thank the artistic team for giving her this great opportunity.

ARTISTIC AND PRODUCTION TEAMS

ERICA ASTLES  |  Producer, Costume Designer

Erica is as always so happy to be involved in another MMTYC show. Having literally grown up on the Meadowvale stage for 30 years now, Erica enjoys switching between performing on stage and conducting in the pit. When not involved in shows, she is a music teacher and is so delighted to see youth so talented and involved in community theatre, including her daughter Blythe who she is so proud to share this experience with. Enjoy the show and keep supporting community theatre!

LAURA CARNEY  |  Choreographer

Laura is so happy to be back working with MMTYC so soon after playing “Belle” in MMT’s mainstage production of Beauty and the Beast earlier this year. She thanks MMTYC for welcoming her back to choreograph for the second time. Laura wants to acknowledge all the hard work that this amazing cast, crew, and team has put into working on Beetlejuice Jr. She hopes everyone enjoys the show as much as she has loved watching it come to life... or should she say... death!

SHARON CHAMBERS  |  Stage Manager

Sharon is excited to be back with MMTYC for its second youth production.  A huge congratulations to all involved with Beetlejuice Jr., especially the young people who are truly going to amaze you with their talent.  So, sit back and relax because…”It’s Showtime!”

DONNA FEGGANS  |  Producer

Donna has been an MMT board member for 25 years and has produced over 20 musicals. But nothing gives her more joy than being on the production team for MMTYC’s second musical, Beetlejuice Jr.  Working with these talented children has been an incredible experience and getting to work with her daughter, Erica, and her granddaughter, Blythe, makes it extra special. She is very grateful to everyone who has contributed to this amazing production and hopes you enjoy this funny and quirky show!  Always in memory of Doug.

JOHN GALBRAITH  |  Director

John is the director of the 2024 youth musical of the year for Into The Woods (self appointed). He also is an Encore Award nominee for Brother in Pink Cowboy Hat (Joseph). He would like to thank the team, along with this incredible cast, for their work on this show. 

MELANIE GAUDET-BRANDOW |  Props/Set Dressing

Melanie is thrilled to add “Sandworm” and “Giant Plug and Outlet” to the list of strange and random things she’s been asked to create for MMT. Congrats to the amazing cast and crew and special thanks to my husband, Dave,  for “donating” building materials and tools. 

WENDY GUEST  |  President, Stage/Tech Management

It takes many hands, minds and hours to bring a musical production to the stage, especially one that involves children, and I am honoured and truly wowed to be part of such a dedicated team of hard-working people who put their hearts and souls into it to make this happen year after year!  Meadowvale Music Theatre/Meadowvale Music Theatre Youth Company is committed to providing a welcoming and safe environment for youth to establish a love for live theatre and foster youth engagement in the arts.

CRAIG MARSHALL  |  Producer, Ass’t Stage Manager

Craig is thrilled to be the Assistant Stage Manager and Co-Producer for Beetlejuice Jr.! Previously, he has directed several productions with Meadowvale Music Theatre, including Into the Woods, Mary Poppins, Matilda, and most recently Beauty and the Beast. Craig is excited to support this production behind the scenes, lending his support to such an incredibly talented group of kids and an amazing creative team on this spooky and spectacular show!  

KATIE PRESTAGE  |  Ass’t Stage Manager

Katie is so excited to be back helping backstage with MMT’s Youth Company for Beetlejuice Jr.  Katie has been involved with the Mississauga theatre community for over 15 years, most recently performing in MMT’s Beauty and the Beast.  Katie has loved watching all of the hard work that this incredibly talented cast and team have put into this show and can’t wait to watch them share it with the audience.  Enjoy the show! 

KEVIN ROOSE  |  Set Construction Lead

Kevin has been working in community theatre, both onstage and backstage, for 18 years. It all started with MMT’s Wizard of Oz and he is delighted to return for MMTYC’s Beetlejuice Jr.

LINDSAY STOCKS  |  Music Director

Lindsay is delighted to make her musical direction debut with Beetlejuice Jr.! She has been singing and playing piano from an early age, and has always loved musical theatre. Previous on-stage credits include Ali in TU’s Mamma Mia, and the ensemble of MMT’s Beauty and the Beast. Lindsay went to Western University for classical voice and currently teaches Grade 6. She is immensely proud of the hard work put in by the cast and crew. It’s showtime!