Boy/Peter

Alex joins Royal River Community Players for his third production after having a wonderful time making new friends in Stroll Haunted Yarmouth and Charlotte’s Web. Alex is a 6th grader at Harrison Middle School and is thrilled to be paying the role of Peter. He notes that it has been fun to get to know this talented cast and crew.

Grempkin

Alison is excited to be involved with her first show at Royal River Community Players! She previously played Portia in Cinderella - Youth Edition through Gorham Arts Alliance. She’s also made several rounds around Southern Maine, a few favorites including Sweeney Todd - Schoolhouse Arts, Scrooge - Lyric Music Theater, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - Portland Players, and has produced two cabarets in Freeport. Offstage, Alison holds a 1st Degree Black Belt in Shaolin-Kempo Karate and Shotokan Karate, plus is working towards earning her degree in Early Childhood Education at SMCC.Special thanks to her family, friends, the production team, the cast, and her two cats, Winnie and Dmitri.

Smee

Alice (he/they/she) is excited to set sail at Royal River Community Players for the first time. As a senior at the University of Southern Maine, she has studied theater for the last four years and brought to life a multitude of characters, including Wadsworth in Clue and Camillo in The Winter's Tale. Additionally, they partake in technical theater as well, recently stage-managing Lyric Music Theater’s A Christmas Carol: The Musical. This is the fourth time he has performed in Peter and the Starcatcher: Twice as Prentiss, and last year at The Portland Players as Peter/Boy. Atticus would like to thank this cast for being just as magical and talented as Starstuff, and hopes you enjoy the show. TTFN!

Lord Leonard Aster

Brandon is excited to be stepping out from behind the scenes for his first acting performance! Brandon can usually be found behind the scenes making everything from props to puppets, designing lights and sound or even entire sets! Recent credits include The 39 Steps and Charlotte’s Web with Royal River Community Players, The Wizard of Oz Youth Edition, Frozen Jr, Fame Jr, Beauty and the Beast Jr, Into the Woods Jr, The Lion King Jr and The Little Mermaid Jr, all with Falmouth Middle School Musical Theatre.

Producer

Chris (he/him) is thrilled to contribute to this production. With nearly 20 years of experience creating accessible arts programming, Chris has collaborated with organizations such as Lyric Music Theater, Mad Horse Theatre Company, and the Children’s Museum and Theater of Maine. Dedicated to fostering engagement across all ages, he has played various roles in bringing performances to life. Since 2023, Chris has proudly served as the Executive Director of RRCP, continuing his commitment to enriching the arts community.

Molly Aster

Elizabeth is thrilled to portray Molly Astor in Peter and the Starcatcher. She has previously appeared in several other productions, including Alice in Wonderland, Newsies, and The NeverEnding Story, among many others. Outside of acting, Elizabeth loves making music with friends, reading horror novels, and spending time with her three cats. Her older brother sparked her interest in acting, and she feels incredibly fortunate to perform such a fantastic role with a remarkable cast of fellow actors.

Fighting Prawn, Smith

Eric hails from South Portland, Maine, and is absolutely ecstatic to participate in this incredible production of Peter and the Starcatcher, presented by the Royal River Community Players. During his high school years, Eric frequently engaged in acting and singing, but he took a decade-long break from the theater and performance scene after graduation. He then made his return to the theater community in 2022. His most recent Royal River Community Players performance include the Yarmouth Clam Festival, where he portrayed the father in the festival's musical, and Mr. Wormwood in last spring's production of Matilda the Musical. In the spring of 2023, he portrayed the cowardly lion in a production by Midcoast Theatre in Brunswick. He also participated in another staging of The Wizard of Oz by the School House Arts Center in Standish, where he played Uncle Henry and Nikko the flying monkey. Eric extends a heartfelt thank you to his mother, sister, and brother-in-law for their unwavering support. He has also been involved in numerous voice recitals organized by his voice teacher, Mary Letellier, who has been an exceptional mentor and a great source of encouragement, helping him prepare for many auditions throughout Southern Maine. Among his favorite songs to perform at past recitals are If I Can't Love Her from Beauty and the Beast and If I Can't Love Her from Cinderella. Eric has immense affection for this cast and is eagerly looking forward to performing for everyone. Enjoy the show!

Set Designer

A Maine native and Yarmouth Alumni, Ian (he/him) originally became interested in technical theatre while working with The Yarmouth Playmakers during his High School years. This interest compelled him to attend the Boston University School of Theatre. After graduating with a BFA in Technical Production, Ian moved to New York City where he quickly made connections with Juniper Street Productions, a major Broadway Production Management company. This relationship was the start of a 12 year career that allowed Ian to work on numerous Broadway and touring productions, primarily as an Automation Carpenter operating and maintaining computer controlled scenic elements. Some highlights of his Broadway career are; Little Shop of Horrors National Tour, The Wedding Singer, Legally Blonde The Musical, Dreamgirls National Tour, All Shook Up and The Producers. In 2011, Ian decided to give up this demanding lifestyle and moved back to Yarmouth with his family. He is now the Production Manager at Pennant Distilling & Brewing in Portland where he manages all brewing and distilling operations. He is a Board Member at Royal River Community Players and enjoys the opportunity to reconnect with his theatre days here at the Playhouse.

Assist Stage Manager

Joel's theatrical journey began in his mid-teens at Radio City Music Hall and has never abated. His mom, an inveterate fan of the Broadway Stage, needed a "date" to attend all The Great White Way had to offer. He was instantly hooked and has had a lifelong love affair with The Stage, in all its forms, ever since. In Maine, he has crewed and/or boxofficed, and/or concessioned, at such venues as Lyric Music Theater, Portland Players, Good Theater, Freeport Community Players, Mad Horse Theater and 317 Community Music Center. His favorite crewed shows were Sweeney Todd, South Pacific, Annie and Brigadoon. He first joined RRCP as Green Room Supervisor for Charlotte's Web. And he is now more than totally thrilled to again be backstage with an inspiring cast and crew for this exciting and innovative production.

Alf

Local singer/songwriter Kristina Tomasova is making her debut with RRCP. After many years fronting various bands ranging from punk to oompah and presenting diverse personas on stage, Kristina is trading her amplifiers for the stage lights. She became a fan of Broadway theater during a recent extended job assignment in Manhattan, where she also performed her solo music. When she’s not rehearsing her lines, you can find her singing karaoke, shearing sheep or debugging rocket guidance hardware. She thanks her partner Gionni Klein and her friend Karin Hooper for their inspiration and support in her introduction to local community theater!

Music Director

Lauren  is excited to be working on her second show here at Royal River Community Players. Previously at RRCP she has music directed You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown and has been a co-director for “Camp Spotlight” here for the past two years. When she’s not music directing she can be found directing youth shows at Falmouth Middle School, where she is a music and chorus teacher. She can also be found directing and giving private voice lessons at STAGES Youth Theater.

Hawking Clam, Greggors

Maia  (she/her) is in 6th grade in Scarborough and is excited to be a part of the cast of Peter and the Starcatcher. Her previous roles include Fern with RRCP's production of Charlotte’s Web the Musical, Matilda with RRCP’s production of Matilda, multiple productions with Stages Youth Theater including Matilda in Matilda Jr, Peter Quince in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Veruca Salt in Willy Wonka Jr. She is a member of the PSO Children’s Chorus and has performed in The Magic of Christmas, La Bohème and Carmina Burana at Merrill Auditorium.

Bill Slank

Mara , a West Virginia native, has called Portland home for the past six years. She is incredibly thankful for the array of roles she’s played, both on and off stage. Some of their favourite on stage roles have been Helena in Midsummer’s Night Dream and Mary Debenham in Murder on the Orient Express. As for directing, highlights include Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead and assistant directing Young Frankenstein. Mara is incredibly excited for her first show with the “crew” here at Royal River Community Players. Special shoutout to her husband who did not complain once when she started rehearsals two weeks before their wedding.

Stage Manager

Margaret (she/her) is thrilled to be working on her second production here at Royal River Community Players; her first show was Matilda last season. She is excited to work with Director Michael Donnovan again, having stage-managed many productions in other theaters with him. She has been backstage in community theater for over 20 years, and nearly that long with Michael. Congratulations on a wonderful production everyone! Much love to her husband Mark and daughter Alannah; she appreciates all you do.

Black Stache

This is Mark’s first show with Royal River Community Players and is happy to be a part of this wonderful group. This past fall, Mark appeared in CLT’s production of 1776 (John Adams). Other recent credits include The Prom (Tom Hawkins) at Lyric Music Theater and We Will Rock You (Buddy), Mamma Mia (Sam), Fiddler on the Roof (Tevye) at Portland Players. Other favorite roles include Les Miserables (Javert), Sweeney Todd (Judge Turpin), CHICAGO (Amos and Billy), and The Will Rogers Follies (Will). Mark would like to thank the cast, Margaret, Sue, Julie, and of course Michael, for his direction and long time friendship.

Sound Operator

Mars is a sophomore at Yarmouth High School. Outside of theatre she enjoys perusing her musical interests, and participating in the YHS art club. She is thrilled to be a part of her 8th production with Royal River Community Players, and is grateful to have the opportunity to work with such an incredible cast and crew.

Show Director

Michael is thrilled to be directing for the Royal River Players for the first time, having directed/costumed and choreographed locally for the last 25 plus years. Michael has directed and/or choreographed at Biddeford City Theater, Hackmatack Playhouse, Sanford Maine Stage Company, Stages Youth Theater, Lyric Music Theater and The Portland Players. Some of his directing credits include: The Producers, Mamma Mia, The Crucible ( Winner of BWW Award for best Play and Director ), Steel Magnolias, Rent, My Fair Lady, Beauty and the Beast, Rock of Ages, Aida, Jekyll and Hyde, Meet Me in St. Louis, Titanic and Brighton Beach Memoirs to name a few. As an actor, Michael has performed in theaters in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts, most recently seen as Igor in Lyric Music Theater’s Young Frankenstein. Favorite roles include: Man in the Chair in The Drowsy Chaperone, Stage Manager in Our Town, Bessie in Casa Valentina and Mike in A Chorus Line. Michael wishes to thank Chris and everyone at RRP for the incredible opportunity.

Caption Robert Falcon Scott, Mack

Nyomi is thrilled to be back with Royal River Community Players in another production. She has been in Alice, Narnia, and Stroll Haunted Yarmouth with Royal River Community Players over the past few years. Nyomi is so thankful to have had the opportunity to work on this production with all of the amazing, kind, and talented people involved, and will forever cherish the experiences and time shared with them.

Mrs. Bumbrake, Teacher

Sheila is excited for her first performance at Royal River! You may have seen her this past year cackling as the Wicked Witch in the unified production of The Wizard of Oz, at Lyric Theater. She was also seen as the Queen in the unified production of Cinderella, at Gorham Arts. She enjoyed puppeteering the Camel in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, at Lyric Theater. And she tap danced her heart out as a chimney sweep in Mary Poppins at Portland Players, where she also played the Hare. Sheila is super excited and grateful to be playing Mrs. Bumbrake and the Teacher at Royal River and she hopes you enjoy this absolutely hilarious show!

Prentiss

Sparrow (he/they) is a student at Falmouth Middle School and has been performing since 6th grade. Sparrow's most treasured roles have been King Agnar in Frozen Jr, Nikko and Uncle Henry in Wizard of Oz. Sparrow is excited to be part of the Royal River Community Players and to connect with such an amazing cast.

Assistant Director

Stanley  is a local actor/filmmaker and is incredibly excited for the audience to see Peter and the Starcatcher! Recently Stanley has been on stage as Sheldon J. Plankton in SpongeBob SquarePants: the Musical, his previous work at Royal River Community Players includes Matilda: the Musical, where he assistant directed alongside Janie Downey. Enjoy the show and think happy thoughts!

Lighting Design

Sue graduated from UMO in theater many years ago and has been designing lights for 2-5 shows a year at a variety of local community theaters for more years than she cares to admit. She is happy to be working with Michael Donovan again. She 'retired' and now in addition to theater activities, is active with the Portland Community Chorus, Magic of Christmas Chorus, gardening and babysitting her grandchildren.

Ted

Tanner  is an 8th grader at Falmouth Middle School. Tanner has appeared most recently in Charle’s Christmas Carol Story at School House Arts Center as Boy Scrooge and Peter Cratchit, Matilda at Royal River Community Players as Michael, and in the ensemble cast of A Christmas Carol at Portland Stage Company. Prior to that, he acted as “Ralph True” in Stroll Haunted Yarmouth through Royal River Community Players, and has appeared in several summer camp productions and roles at Maddy’s Theater productions.

Lighting Operator

Timmy (he/ him) enjoys playing guitar, writing music, and listening to music. He been at the theatre for about 6 and a half years.