Abbott Philson (he/him) is esctatic to be in his first mainstream production ever and thrilled to be retuning to RRCP to peform for it. He is excited to be making his Stroll Haunted Yarmouth debut. Abbott has been acting since he was a child in various children theater shows and for the past 2 years he has acted in 5 Unified Productions. He has recently brought to life characters such as Prince Dauntless in Once Upon a Mattress Youth Edition with Lyric Music Theater, The King in Roger and Hammerstein Cinderella Youth Edition with Gorham Arts Alliance, Zeke/Cowardly Lion in Wizard of Oz Youth Edition with Lyric Music Theater, and Reverend Shaw in Footloose Youth Edition with RRCP. Abbott would like to thank the director Tommy for seeing his natural talent and casting him for this production. Joel Brooks would like to let his son-law know the position of Hog Constable fits him really well! Oink!

Alex Anton (he/him) is happy to be returning to RRCP for his second year of Stroll Haunted Yarmouth. Alex has loved participating in various productions at RRCP where he has made friends of all ages. His most memorable experience at RRCP was in Peter and the Starcatcher in spring of 2025.

Alison is excited to return as a tour guide this year and see what is new at Stroll Haunted Yarmouth!

Andrea Stanley Hester (Tour Guide): Andrea has loved working with everyone on Stroll Haunted Yarmouth! This is her third show at RRCP. She also played Miss Rottenmeier in Heidi and Abby Brown in last year's Stroll Haunted Yarmouth. When she isn’t hanging out in the cemetery, Andrea can be found teaching the occasional history/poly sci class at the senior college at USM. She lives in North Yarmouth with her husband, younger daughter, and two cats.

(he/him) is thrilled to be making his RRCP debut! Some of his favorite credits include Adolpho in The Drowsy Chaperone, Mr McQueen in Urinetown and as The Elf in The Polar Express Train Ride. He has also provided voice overs for his friend's YouTube series. He would like to thank everyone who made this production possible! You can follow Andy's journeys on TikTok @handyandy2006

Anna is thrilled to be part of Stroll Haunted Yarmouth this year. Anna is excited to share her passion for costumes and History with the community. Enjoy the show!

Benjamin is thrilled to be part of Stroll Haunted Yarmouth this year. Benjamin is excited to share this spine-tingling journey with our community. Enjoy the show!

Bill (he/him) is thrilled to be returning to the Cemetery for another Stroll Haunted Yarmouth. When he's not bringing Yarmouth Residents of days-gone-by back to life, he is a full-time Dad, part-time Charter Boat Captain, and part-time Audiobook Narrator. Bill has been on and off the stage throughout his life, playing characters like Charlie Brown in his youth to Adult Ralph in A Christmas Story in more recent times. These productions at Royal River are extra special, though, because he gets to share them with his daughter, Rowan.

Cameron (he/him) is excited to join the cast of Stroll Haunted Yarmouth! Cam most recently performed as an Oompa Loompa in Willy Wonka Jr. at Maine State Music Theater. Other favorite roles include Tiny Tim and Scrooge at 8 in A Christmas Carol the Musical (Lyric Music Theater), Bruce in Matilda and Gander in Charlotte’s Web (RRCP), The Candy Man in Willy Wonka Jr. (STAGES), and Les in Newsies (MYT). He hopes you enjoy the show!

Cat (she/they) is honored to be your guide, for her first time,

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.

Cory Osborne (He/Him/His) is delighted to serve as the Stage Manager for SHY 2025 at RRCP! While he's never exactly Stage Managed before, he is a theater kid at heart, and this learning experience has been wonderful. Last year, Cory was a Tour Guide with SHY, and he found such an incredible mix of history and haunt, ALL IN THE SAME SHOW. Cory serves as the Vice President at SecondStory Theatre Company, a mission-based non-profit in the Portland area whose goal is to promote social awareness through theatre and musical performance. Thank you Tommy, Ian-Mer, Chris, and the entire cast and crew of SHY 2025. Enjoy!

Nora is thrilled to return to Stroll Haunted Yarmouth for her second year. She likes to play guitar, act, and sing. She would like to thank her friends for being so slay, and her family for their support.

Ellie is thrilled to be part of Stroll Haunted Yarmouth this year. Ellie is excited to share this spine-tingling journey with our community. Enjoy the show!

Garcia Rayn is excited to play Mary Freeman in her first Royal River Community Players production. She has been acting for nearly eight years now, and enjoys all things theater. She has played notable roles such as: Sophie in Mamma Mia!, Alice in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz jr. Take a look at her website GarciaRayn.com for more information. She hopes you enjoy this spooky evening!

George Fongemie(He/Him) is an energetic 11 year old actor that has played in only 2 shows: Charles in Beetlejuice JR. the musical, and John in Fun Home, both at the Portland Players. He is in 6th grade and loves to swim, read, relax, travel, plan parties, cook, bake, play guitar, solve mysteries, go on long walks, hike, bike, play tennis, draw, craft, crochet, rock climb, and be outside. He is ecstatic to be in his first performance at RRCP and would like to thank all of the friends, family, cats and even strangers for all their love and support!!! Enjoy this fun Halloween night!

Ian-Mer (they/them) is a queer, nonbinary, trans, neurodivergent, survivor and creator who is a white settler of European descent living on stolen Aucocisco land (https://native-land.ca/) in Wabanakik. Ian-Mer is excited to be a part of SHY (for the first time!) this year as the Assistant Director. This past June, Ian-Mer performed, for the second time, an original work called To: Myself which they co-wrote with Palaver Strings as part of Palaver Strings Lifesongs project. In addition to being a founding board member of SecondStory Theatre Company, Ian-Mer is also learning conversational Levantine Arabic with Bashar Abu Lail at Lingua Verna. They invite you to check out wabanakialliance.com, www.wabanakireach.org, and Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance, at www.w2sa.ca, to learn how you can support the Wabanaki Nations in so-called Maine.

Jasper Keller is excited to be entering his fourth year with Stroll Haunted Yarmouth and the Players. In the past, he has appeared as the Escapologist in 'Matilda' and participated in the YHS Playmakers' production of 'Beauty and the Beast.' When he’s not acting, Jasper enjoys running, writing, and reading. He thanks you for attending this year's show and hopes you have a wonderful time!

Jennifer is thrilled to make both her stage debut and her first appearance with Royal River Community Players! Though new to the spotlight, she’s no stranger to performance—her family and friends have long been her loyal audience, as she’s kept them laughing with her storytelling for decades. Stepping onto the stage is a something she has always wanted to do, and she’s grateful for the chance to perform alongside a wonderful cast and crew. She is especially excited to bring her love of humor, energy, and connection to this production. When she’s not telling stories, Jennifer is on the move—whether traveling the country for Bowdoin College, spending time at the softball field watching her daughter play, or trying to keep up with her six-year-old son's energy.

Jonathan is happy to performing at all at this stage of his life. He has performed all across living rooms, kitchens and backyards here and abroad. Jonathan recently performed Ariel from the Little Mermaid singing Part of Your World in full Mermaid costume. He was inspried to pursue acting when his wife said, "You should act in retirement."

At 14, Kathy's love for performance began at a West Va, girls' summer camp, Camp Alleghany, where she played Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls. Playing character parts has always been a passion. Her love has taken many forms throughout the years as singer, actor, director, poet, and arts' advocate. She had "singer in a band" and acting stints at Ithaca College, Baltimore, NYC, and Maine. She contributed to keeping RRCP afloat during CoVid by directing the online show, Love Is a Cabaret, one of her favorite projects. She teaches Voice at 317 Main in Yarmouth. Many thanks to her hubby, Paul, for tirelessly running lines with her. And to the amazing creative team and cast of Stroll Haunted Yarmouth.

Keith Monk is excited to be performing in his third Stroll Haunted Yarmouth alongside his wife Meagan and sons Silas and Lucas. Keith enjoys dressing up in fancy old clothes and embodying characters from Yarmouth’s past, and loves the community at RRCP. Keith has also performed in other RRCP shows and musicals, most notably as Homer in Charlotte’s Web, Rudolpho in Matilda, and Father Christmas in Narnia. When not on stage you might find Keith hiking, planning his next family vacation or ski trip, or geeking out on electric cars.

As a lover of both Halloween and theater, Korinne is ecstatic to be performing in her first Stroll Haunted Yarmouth! Over the years, she has performed in numerous plays, musicals and cabaret shows. Most recently, you may have seen her as Vi Moore in RRCP’s production of “Footloose”. When she’s not acting or rearranging the tiny Halloween village that is up year-round in her house, she enjoys singing, golfing, improv, collecting vintage Pyrex, and going to every Marden’s in the state. Thanks to her hair-raising husband Tapan, her two boo-tiful kids, Lincoln and Cecily, and her Mummy, Kristine. Lastly, a big thanks to her devil dog, Elvis, for behaving when she’s at rehearsals.

Liz Wyman is a long time resident of Falmouth who loves local history and especially what you can learn from a walk through a graveyard. This is Liz’s first experience with theater of any kind and she is very excited to be serving as a SHY tour guide this season.

Lucas (He/His) is excited to finally be a part of Stroll Haunted Yarmouth after seeing how much fun his family has had over the years. Previously Lucas has played pickpocket Nipper in Oliver, sassy Lamb in Charlotte’s Web, and a colorful Who in Seussical Kids. He loves singing, performing, and especially being lots of characters. Lucas also likes to ski, camp, and hike and takes dance classes and runs on his local cross country team. He hopes you enjoy Pratt’s Prank and SHY!

Lydia is delighted to be in her first production at Royal River Community Players. She has explored and enjoyed acting at summer camps. She is excited to make her cemetery debut.

Maeve Dyer (they/them) is excited to return to RRCP. Maeve enjoyed being in the cast of RRCP's 2024 production of Matilda. In their freetime, Maeve enjoys playing music, reading, being in nature, and skiing. Maeve would like to thank the cast and crew of Stroll Haunted Yarmouth and their loving family for their support.

Maia Nagle (she/her) is in 7th grade at Scarborough Middle School and is excited to be a part of the cast of Stroll Haunted Yarmouth. Her previous roles include Fern with Royal River Community Player’s production of Charlotte’s Web, Matilda with RRCP’s production of Matilda, multiple productions with Stages Youth Theater including Matilda in Matilda Jr, Veruca Salt in Willy Wonka Jr. and Princess Fiona in Shrek the Musical. 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.

Malorie Traiser (she/her) is excited to be back for a second year as a tour guide for Stroll Haunted Yarmouth! As a theater kid, Halloween and history enthusiast she is excited to share this unique walk with the town of Yarmouth. She can't wait to tell the stories of some memorable residents! She thanks everyone in the SHY cast and crew for this amazing opportunity again, and hopes everyone has a spooky good time!

Meagan (She/Her) is happy to be back for her third season of Stroll Haunted Yarmouth and is pleased to share the story of one of Yarmouth’s amazing residents, Lida Gilbert. One of the things she enjoys most about community theater is being able to participate with family - you can find them telling the story of Pratt’s Prank! Acting is new for Meagan as she only began in 2020 with RRCP’s radio program of A Christmas Carol. She is so appreciative of organizations like RRCP that allow adults to have opportunities, like their children, to learn new skills and discover hidden talents! Meagan has performed in shows including Charlotte’s Web, Oliver, Matilda, and Free to Be: You and Me. She enjoyed working with Lucy, Mabel, and Viola and thanks the production team for their hard work. Enjoy the show! “Duty calls!”

Melina Roberts (she/her) is one of the founders of Royal River Community Players and is currently serving as President of the theater. She also serves on the Yarmouth Historical Society board as vice chair. Melina is one of the proud creators of Stroll Haunted Yarmouth. She has produced, costumed, stage managed, fundraised, written scripts, and stepped into whatever role is most needed during shows and for the theater. She is thrilled to be part of SHY in its eighth year. Melina is grateful that this show has become such a cherished Yarmouth tradition and that it continues to excite and engage our community.

Merritt, a senior at Deering High school, is a young theater artist in the community. Merritt is Assistant Stage Manager for most productions in Maddy’s Theater at The Children's Museum and Theater of Maine and Stage Manager with the Deering Player at Deering High School! Last year Merritt was awarded Young Maine Volunteer of the Year by the Governor for her work at Maddy's Theater. She is thrilled to be joining the Royal River Community Players as Assistant Stage Manager for Stroll Haunted Yarmouth!

Millicent Goldsmith, who uses any and all pronouns, is 9 years old and this is their second play. Millicent lives in Yarmouth, Maine and spends most of their free time playing soccer, softball, basketball, and visiting with their friends and family. Millicent also recently joined chorus, band, and Orf ensemble at their school. They enjoy jumping on their trampoline with neighbors and creating things such as new board games and arcade games out of cardboard boxes and loves to draw, write, and read. They want to especially thank their sibling, Ro, who inspired Millicent to act in the first place. Millicent is also so thankful for all of the supportive friends and family that Millicent is lucky to have.

Molly is from Yarmouth and has always enjoyed singing and performing. This interest led her to pursue local chorus and community theater. Molly participated in District II Honors Chorus during 7th grade at Harrison Middle School. At summer camp, Molly has enjoyed playing Coach Jack Bolton in High School Musical, Velma in Hairspray, Albert in Newsies, Hans in Frozen, and was part of the ensemble in Aladdin. Molly truly enjoyed her role last year in Stroll Haunted Yarmouth and previously in Royal River Players’ production of Heidi.

Nancy is thrilled to be returning to the cemetery for her 5th year of Stroll Haunted Yarmouth. When not involved in Community Theater, Nancy enjoys traveling throughout the year, sailing Casco Bay in the summer, hiking the multitude of trails and mountains in the fall, and curling and skiing in the winter. She is very grateful to be a part of the Royal River Community Theater’s family and wishes to thank the production team and sponsors for their tremendous support!! Enjoy the show!

Natalie is excited to be returning to Stroll Haunted Yarmouth for another year.

Nyomi is thrilled to be back with the Royal River Community Players for another production. In addition to "Stroll Haunted Yarmouth," Nyomi has participated in "Alice," "Narnia," and "Peter and the Starcatcher" over the past few years. She is incredibly thankful for the opportunity to work on this production alongside such amazing, kind, and talented individuals, and she will forever cherish the experiences and time shared with them.

Rosemary Goldsmith (She/They), who goes by the nickname of Ro, is an enthusiastic twelve year old actor. She has played many characters including: Nigel in Finding Nemo Jr. the Musical, a lion cub in the Jungle Book, Chad in Descendants, the lead (who doesn’t have a name) in a murder in print, in the Ensemble in Oliver!, Shirley in the 2024 SHY, and The Sultan in Aladdin. She is in seventh grade at Harrison Middle School and loves language arts class! She also enjoys swimming, dance, volleyball, babysitting, music, treats, TV, amusement parks, hanging out with all her friends and family, volunteering, sleeping, biking, planning, organizing, traveling, and so much more! Ro wants to thank her family (especially Millicent, her awesome little sis), friends, and so many other supporters for the rides, encouragement, and fun on this amazing journey! She loves being part of Stroll Haunted Yarmouth with the awesome cast and crew at Royal River Community Players for the second time!

Rory is excited to be returning to Stroll Haunted Yarmouth for another year.

Rowan (She/Her) is a student at Greely Middle School. Before the last couple years, her experience in performance was limited to annual plays put on with her cousins on their family camping trip. Since then, however, she has been taking part in Royal River's youth classes and enjoying the showcases that go along with those. She was thrilled to be a part of Stroll Haunted Yarmouth last year, and delighted to be a part of it again, with a fun interlude in Charlotte's Web the Musical in between.

Silas Monk (He/Him) is excited to be in his 3rd year of Stroll Haunted Yarmouth at RRCP. He has been on the stage doing shows from Hep Cat in Aristocats Jr. when he was 6 to an Oompa-Loompa in Willy Wonka Jr. at Maine State Music Theater this past summer. When he’s not on the stage at RRCP he is dancing with Maine State Ballet, running on his school's cross country team, playing the sax and clarinet, or practicing martial arts as a brown belt. He has been having so much fun here this fall and hopes you enjoy the show!

Syrin is excited to be returning to Stroll Haunted Yarmouth for another year.

Timmy is excited to be returning to Stroll Haunted Yarmouth for another year.

Tommy Waltz (Director) is a Greater Portland based director, actor and clinical social worker. Tommy is a founding member and President of SecondStory Theatre Company (Portland). Recent SSTC directing credits: Love Is… (an evening of songs and scenes) and The Laramie Project - a fundraising event for MaineTransNet and Equality Community Center. Tommy has performed on stages throughout New England, Greater Portland and mid-coast Maine. Select Maine credits: Robert Kincaid (The Bridges of Madison County), Malcolm MacGregor (The Full Monty), Galileo Figaro (We Will Rock You), Leo Frank (Parade), Emcee (Cabaret) and Gary/Roger (Noises Off). Tommy has served as the host of several non-profit galas/fundraisers in Greater Portland, and is a TEDxDirigo speaker. Offstage Tommy is the Clinical Administrative Director of Art of Awareness, runs his private psychotherapy practice in Portland (specializing in LGBTQ+ topics/needs and complex trauma) and serves as President of Maine Gay Men’s Chorus.