Matilda Cast
Gage Allord is a student at Albany Middle School. He likes skating, gaming, and working on engines! Gage has wanted to be involved in theatre since he encountered the music of Hamilton and In the Heights, and then GREAT’s production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella. This is Gage’s stage debut!
Micah Alm (Goon 1, Ensemble, J.D U/S), is a Natural Resources Technician at Lake Maria State Park. Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville marks Micah’s third performance at the Ledge Amphitheater with GREAT, which represent only a fraction of his involvement with GREAT in past years. Micah has also been in shows including Matilda and Murder on the Orient Express, and has been backstage for shows like Descendants and Play that Goes Wrong. When Micah has free time, he likes baking and being with friends.
Jacob Beckius is employed at Viking Coca-Cola, and has been in many shows, such as Rocky Horror Picture Show and with GREAT Theatre, Chicago and Little Shop of Horrors. For fun, Jacob likes cooking, video games, biking, and constructing Legos.
Rachel Brewster is a digital strategy consultant. Rachel was heavily involved with the arts as a child, but lost touch with it as she focused on her education and career. With Matilda, Rachel is reconnecting with an old passion! Outside of work and acting, Rachel likes dancing, competitive storytelling, and golf.
Kristi Bryant is a Registered Nurse with Centracare. She has performed in GREAT shows like A Christmas Carol, Shrek, and most recently, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Kristi enjoys crocheting, crime documentaries, and naps. Being in Matilda has offered her a unique opportunity to share her love of theatre with her son Derek, who she will share the stage with!
Derek Bryant is in the sixth grade at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School. He likes basketball, gaming, and Black history. Derek has been in GREAT’s production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, and he’s excited to return to the stage for Matilda. Being on stage is Derek’s happy place, and he is sharing that experience with his mother Kristi!
Annika Dauer is a student at Saint John’s Preparatory School. Annika has a passion for theatre, but they also like writing, playing violin and ukulele, and Dungeons & Dragons. Matilda is Annika’s GREAT Theatre debut!
Cameron DeVillers is a hairstylist at Great Clips. She likes performing, painting, and playing ukulele for fun. ABBA has been one of Cameron’s favorite bands since she was young, and she has wanted to be in a production of Mamma Mia! since she saw the show on tour! After being in many other shows, like Annie, Into the Woods, and most recently, GREAT’s production of Matilda, Cameron is now realizing her goal of being in Mamma Mia!
Dayton Drews works in shipping at a warehouse, and spends much of his free time with music. Dayton likes to listen to music, collect records, play piano and drums, and dance. Dayton was in a number of productions through middle and high school, including Groovy and Pom Pom Zombies, and was recently in GREAT’s production of Matilda.
Abbey Gamble attends Becker Middle School and has starred in Pirates of Penzance. Abbey is a fan of the movie version of Matilda, which is partially what drew her to audition for the show. When she’s not acting, Abbey likes to play soccer. This is Abbey’s GREAT Theatre debut.
Chari Hoffman is a student at Prince of Peace Lutheran School. Chari Hoffman has been in productions of Aristocrats Jr. and Moana Jr., as well as GREAT’s production of Matilda! Chari decided to audition for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! after reading the book and finding it funny. In her spare time, Chari likes to read, sing, dance, draw, and play volleyball.
Mitchell Hurrle is a registered Nurse in the NICU of St. Cloud Hospital. He likes musical theatre, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. Mitchell has been involved in numerous shows with GREAT and was last seen in Mamma Mia! and Matilda.
Cerys John is a student at Saint John’s Preparatory School. There, they have been in Into the Woods and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Cerys enjoys reading and drawing, and is excited to be in Matilda because it is one of the few musicals that focus on children and their amazing abilities. Cerys says Matilda combines several of her great loves: musicals, books, and mischievous children.
Taylor Kilanowski studies at Avon Elementary. Their hobbies include drawing and painting. Taylor is excited to be making their GREAT Theatre debut!
Mackenzie Krueger is a server at Granite City and enjoys weight training, animals, Tik Tok, and friends! She has been in a great deal of shows, including GREAT productions of Shrek, Sister Act, and most recently, Little Shop of Horrors. Mackenzie is thrilled to put her Musical Theatre major to work in productions like Matilda now that theatres are returning to in-person performances!
Adie Larsen is home schooled, and has been in GREAT Theatre productions of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Beauty and the Beast, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. While Adie enjoys acting, she also enjoys volleyball, skiing, and unicycling. She is excited to work with GREAT Theatre again for Matilda.
Grace Lindell is a student at Rocori High School. She has been in productions of Frozen, Wizard of Oz, Suessical the Musical, and many others. When she’s not in school or on the stage, she enjoys playing volleyball.
Joel Miron is a doctor at the St. Cloud Hospital. Joel has been in several GREAT productions, such as Peter Pan, To Kill a Mockingbird, and My Fair Lady. When he’s not otherwise occupied, Joel likes reading novels and playing board games with friends. For Joel, Matilda brings back memories of reading Roald Dhal’s books as a child. He’s thrilled to bring the story from his youth to the stage as an adult!
Izzy Neisen is in the 6th grade at Rocori Middle School. They’ve been in many GREAT summer camps, and have taken the stage in shows like Mary Poppins and GREAT’s production of Matilda! Izzy joined this show because they have always loved naked mole rats, and thinks they look funny—plus, Izzy really likes Mo Willem’s books!
Iris O’Donnell attends Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School, where she has been in several plays. She has also been participating in GREAT Theatre Camps since she was six years old. Outside of acting, Iris likes to sing, play volleyball, and create art. The movie version of Matilda was one of Iris’s favorites growing up, making this GREAT debut especially important to her.
Anya Overlein goes to the University of St. Thomas. In her free time, she listens to music, makes friends, runs, and plans road trips. Anya has been in GREAT shows such as The King & I, The Wizard of Oz, and most recently, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Anya is thrilled to be involved with theatre, having fewer opportunities to do so since going away to college!
Luke Reber is a custom carpenter. Some of his preferred pastimes are ultimate frisbee, basketball, and gardening. Luke has been in many shows, including GREAT productions of Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, Newsies, and The Brothers Grimm.
Griffin Rhodes is a student at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School. They are musically inclined, currently learning piano and alto saxophone. Griffin also likes drawing and cosplaying! Inheriting a love for theatre from their parents, Griffin is excited to make their stage debut in Matilda.
Noelle Ritzema is a student at St. Cloud Christian School. She was in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella last year, and has returned to the stage with GREAT Theatre as Matilda because not many shows speak to children the way Matilda does! Some of Noelle’s favorite pastimes are reading, roller blading, and playing the flute.
Lee Rone is in the eighth grade at Little Falls Community Middle School. Despite their young age, they have been in many GREAT shows, such as Beauty and the Beast, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Alice in Wonderland, and have participated in many GREAT Theatre Camps.
Martha Sanguma graduated from the Model College of Hair Design. She enjoys singing, acting, and arts and crafts! Martha fell in love with the GREAT community, and could not imagine spending her summer any other way. She has appeared in Matilda and Mamma Mia! with GREAT.
Abby Schnobrich is an English teacher at Little Falls High School. She has been in many shows, such as GREAT’s productions of The Sound of Music, Newsies, and Chicago. Abby is excited to bring Mamma Mia! to the stage after the show was postponed due to COVID. She enjoys knitting, quoting movies, directing high school theatre, and spending time with her nieces.
Elizabeth St. Hillaire is a student at St. John’s Preparatory School. Elizabeth has been in shows such as Amahl and the Night Visitors, Mary Poppins, and The Wizard of Oz, to name only a few. Elizabeth is a freshman at school and is excited to engage in live theatre after the COVID-19 shutdown. For fun, Elizabeth likes playing piano, making art, and of course, theatre!
Ethan Stoeckel is a senior at Tech High School. Ethan had never seen the musical or movie versions of Mamma Mia! when he decided to audition. In fact, he’d only ever listened to the show’s soundtrack! Ethan has been in a number of productions, including recent GREAT productions of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella and Matilda. Ethan likes writing, Dr. Who, retro computer games, and anime.
Gunnar Swensen is enrolled at St. Cloud Tech High School. He has been in a number of GREAT shows, including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Beauty and the Beast, and Akeelah and the Bee. Gunnar spends his free time enjoying and making music and movies, biking, and running cross country.
Matthew M. Toumi is a cashier/bookkeeper at Holiday Stationstores. He enjoys karaoke, Movies, TV, and spending time with his niece, nephew, and mom. Murder on the Orient Express is not Matthew’s first foray into Agatha Christie’s work, having appeared in Three Little Indians on three different occasions. Matthew has appeared in numerous GREAT productions such as Elf the Musical, Roald Dahl’s Matilda, and Mamma Mia.
Max Vetter is enrolled at Foley Intermediate School. He has enjoyed being in shows since he was seven, and has participated in many GREAT Theatre Camps. Max has been in shows including Zombie Prom, but this will be Max’s GREAT stage debut! When he’s not in the classroom or on the stage, Max likes hanging out with friends, skiing, and making podcasts.
Madelyn Weekley attends North Junior High School. She is on the swim team, she does 4H, and she creates art. She loves being involved with theatre, and has been in GREAT productions of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, A Christmas Carol, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. She is excited to return to the stage with GREAT Theatre for another musical!
Summer Welch (Investor 1, Ensemble) is a Creative in the Marketing Department at Blattner Company. She’s been involved with many GREAT shows on and offstage, and starred in recent GREAT productions of GREASE!, Mamma Mia!, and Matilda. Summer likes to spend her free time with family and friends, playing video games, and listening to music and podcasts.