Jacquelyn Piro Donovan as Miss Hannigan
Jacquelyn Piro Donovan, a Lynnfield native who just starred as Dolly Levi in NSMT's Hello, Dolly!, is excited to be back and given the opportunity to torture little girls. Other NSMT credits include: Gypsy (Mazeppa), Les Miserables (Fantine), and Fiddler on the Roof (Tzeitel). Broadway/NYC: Les Miserables: Jacquelyn holds the distinction of portraying both Cosette and Fantine, the first actor in Broadway history to do so. She originated Cosette in the National Tour and San Francisco Companies, later reprised the role for her Broadway debut, and in 1996 and 2002 returned to Broadway as Fantine. Miss Saigon (Ellen), Sweet Adeline (Nellie, City Center Encores!), Suburb (Alison, York Theatre), Kathie Lee Gifford's Under The Bridge (Madame Calcet, Zipper Theatre, Recording), The Ark (Sariah, 37 Arts, Recording), Have a Nice Life (Jackie, NYMF 2006 Outstanding Ensemble Excellence Award @ New World Stages). First National Tours: How The Grinch Stole Christmas (Mama Who), Sunset Boulevard (Betty Schaefer), big (Susan Lawrence), Miss Saigon (Ellen), & The Secret Garden (Lily). Favorite credits include: 110 In The Shade (Lizzie, Signature Theatre, 2004 Helen Hayes Award, Best Actress), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Millie, Goodspeed, 2005 Connecticut Critics Award, Outstanding Actress), The Witches of Eastwick (Sukie, Signature Theatre American Premiere), and Grey Gardens (Edith/Little Edie, The Cape Playhouse). TV/Film: Paul Sorvino's Movie Development of King Lear (Reagan), "Another World," "Broadway on Broadway," CBS's "The Early Show" and the final broadcast of "The Rosie O'Donnell Show." Education: Boston University (BFA) Proud member of AEA for 25 years!! www.myspace.com/JacquelynPiroDonovan

Raymond Jaramillo McLeod as Oliver Warbucks
Raymond Jaramillo McLeod has performed in every theatrical venue ranging from The Metropolitan Opera to Broadway, television and film. McLeod, made his New York debut in Zefirelli's La Boheme at The Metropolitan Opera. His booming bass baritone has been critically acclaimed in illustrious stage productions, including: OBC Jekyll & Hyde; Dance of the Vampires starring Michael Crawford; Juan Peron/20th Anniversary National Tour of Evita; Wreck in Wonderful Town (w/ Donna Murphy); Eddie in MTC's The Wild Party (w/ Idina Menzel and Taye Diggs; and, Jigger in The Hollywood Music Bowl's all-star cast of Carousel (w/ Judy Kaye, Faith Prince and Tom Bosley). Extensive recording credits include his solo CD "Jaramillo...Until Then". TV appearances include the "infamous" role of Psycho Bob in "Fresh Prince of Bel Air" with Will Smith. McLeod's memorable vocals are heard in the Disney's films, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid and Pocahontas), hundreds of movie soundtracks and numerous commercials. With his wife Deborah Kym, McLeod co-founded DRM Studios in New York City, and teach the techniques described in her book A Blueprint For Genius at colleges and universities across the country. McLeod, a much-in-demand vocal coach, also teaches voice at NYU and Columbia University. Proud dad of Meaghan and Erynn! Thanks to Bobbie at TEG!

Howard Pinhasik as F.D.R.
Howard Pinhasik is happy to be making his NSMT debut. NY credits include: Little Shop of Horrors, A Doll's Life, Street Scene, Oedipus, Collette Collage and Frankie directed by George Abbott. National and international tours of 42nd Street, Carousel and King Lear. Regionally: Be Aggressive at Dallas Theater Center, A Christmas Carol at Syracuse Stage, Indiana Rep (company member), Merrimack Rep (The Fantasticks), Delaware Theater Co (Man with a Load of Mischief), Connecticut Rep (Man of La Mancha), Westchester Broadway Theater (Phantom) and Diary of Anne Frank at Triad Stage. TV: "Law & Order," "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," "The Job," and the Emmy winning "Miss Rose White" and "Angels in America."

John Schiappa as Rooster
John Schiappa is pleased to be returning to NSMT, where he was last seen as Athos in Three Musketeers and Zozer in Aida. On Broadway he's played, the Father in Wicked, The Proprietor in Assassins, Toddy Koovitz in Take Me Out, Sammy in Blood Brothers, Lord Savage/Spider in Jekyll & Hyde, Greaseball in Starlight Express. Riff in West Side Story (National Tour). Regionally: The Other Place (MCC), Take Me Out (NY Public), Laughter on the 23rd Fl. (Geva), Company (Huntington), Romeo & Juliet (Goodspeed), Little Shop of Horrors (ATC). Mr. Schiappa starred as The Presenter in the American premier of Sir Michael Tippet's opera New Year directed by Sir Peter Hall. TV: "The Big C," "I Just Want My Pants Back," "Kidnapped," "Law & Order," "Third Watch," "The Cosby Mysteries," "Monsters," "AMC," and "ATWT." Film: What Just Happened?, Seeing Beauty.

Lauren Weintraub as Annie
Lauren Weintraub is a 13 year old Equity actress, dancer and singer from Sudbury, MA. She is thrilled to be making her NSMT debut and to be reunited with Mikey (aka Sandy). She earned her Equity card playing Annie last summer at Maine State Music Theater where she received a BroadwayWorld Boston nomination for Best Actress in a Musical. Other theater credits include Annie (Molly), The Sound of Music (Gretl), Gypsy (Baby June) and Fiddler on the Roof (Bielke). Lauren can also be heard as the voice of Zoe in the newly released Academy Award nominated animated film A Cat in Paris. She recently had the honor of singing the National Anthem at Gillette Stadium. When Lauren is not on stage, she can be found dancing, playing guitar and piano or hanging out with her friends. Many thanks to both her agent, Nancy Carson, and manager, Jody Prusan, as well as her voice, dance and acting coaches.

Jessica Tyler Wright as Grace Farrell
Jessica Tyler Wright is thrilled to be back at North Shore Music Theatre in one of her all time favorite shows. Other NSMT credits include Beauty and the Beast, Kiss Me Kate and Children of Eden. Broadway/NYC: Jessica was most recently seen as the Song Woman in the Tony Award winning play War Horse. Other credits include the John Doyle productions of Sweeney Todd, where she was seen as Pirelli and the Beggar Woman, and Company. She also had the pleasure of working under the direction of Harold Prince as a member of the original cast of LoveMusik, and as Paquette in his production of Candide at New York City Opera. Her Off Broadway credits include It Must Be Him, Suburb and Radio Gals. Favorite National Tour and Regional credits include: Sweeney Todd National Tour, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Mrs. Claus-Atlanta and Dallas), Merrily We Roll Along (KT-Cincinnati Playhouse), Music Man and Kiss Me Kate (Marian, Lilli-MTWichita), 10 Cents a Dance (Williamstown, McCarter), World Goes Round (Prince Music Theatre), Crazy for You and Cabaret (Irene, Kost-CA Music Circus). She can be seen as a violinist suffering heartburn in the current TV commercial for Nexium, and next up for Jessica is the upcoming Broadway production of Rebecca set to open this fall.

Piper Birney as Kate
Piper Birney, from Wallingford, CT, is thrilled to be making her debut at North Shore Music Theatre. Piper would like to thank her family and friends for all of their love and support, and for making the trip to Beverly to cheer her on. Piper would also like to send a special shout out to everyone at Judyth Parks Academy of Dance, and to her voice teacher, Mr. Jeff Howey.

Heather Buccini as Pepper
Heather Buccini, a 9-year-old Winthrop, MA native, is thrilled to be making her North Shore Music Theatre debut in Annie. Heather has been acting since the age of 6. Other recent credits include: Baby June in Seaside Productions' Gypsy and Annie in Neverland Theatre's Annie Jr.. Performing on the NSMT stage is a dream come true for Heather. Endless thanks to my family, friends and Winthrop School of Performing Arts for all their love and support!

Maggie Budzyna as Tessie (Standby Annie)
Maggie Budzyna is happy to be back at NSMT. With NSMT: Joseph (Chorus), A Christmas Carol '10 '11 (Belinda). She recently performed as Pinkalicious in Pinkalicious and Gracie Shinn in Music Man at Ogunquit Playhouse. Other favorite roles include Little Cosette (Les Mis), Annie (Annie), and Alice (Alice in Wonderland). Big thanks to my family and friends for endless support and NSMT and all theatre for making me who I am today. Enjoy the show!

Elena Carmichael as Molly
Elena Carmichael is 10 years old, and lives in the western suburbs of Boston with her parents, older brother, younger sister, and three rambunctious cats. She made her stage debut last summer in Annie with the Mt. Washington Valley Theatre Company in NH, and has also performed in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with the Newton Country Players. She studies at Sereda Danceworks and Boston Children's Theatre. Elena also enjoys reading, writing, and drawing.

Jessica Lewis as Duffy
Jessica Lewis is a sixth grade student in Needham. She is thrilled to be in her first North Shore Music Theatre production. Jessica has been performing in theatre since the second grade. Her performances over the past year include Annie Jr. as Annie (Fiddlehead Theatre), Ramona & Beezus as Susan (Needham Community Theatre), Once On This Island as Asaka (Next Generation Theatre) and James and The Giant Peach (Boston Children's Theatre).

Joanna Rosen as July
Joanna Rosen is thrilled to be back in NSMT after having begun her performing career here as Young Cosette in Les Miserables and A Year with Frog and Toad (Mole). Other regional credits: Wheelock Family Theater, Wizard of Oz (u/s- performed Dorothy) and Annie (Pepper), Ogunquit Playhouse, Les Miserables (Gavroche), The Hanover Theater, A Christmas Carol, (Martha Cratchit ‘09, ‘10, ‘11), and NextDoor Theater, 13:The Musical (Patrice). Joanna lives in Marblehead, Ma and would like to thank her wonderful family for being so supportive!

Paul Aguirre as Bundles, Artie, Drake, Ensemble
Paul Aguirre is excited to make his NSMT debut in Annie. Recently Paul worked with Ms. Debbie Allen in Twist: An American Musical where he created the role of Potlatch for the Alliance Theatre and Pasadena Playhouse. National tours; Seussical (w/ Cathy Rigby), How To Succeed... ('95 Revival) and Tommy. Regional; The Wiz (Lion), Music Man (Marcellus), Li'l Abner and Singin' In The Rain (Goodspeed), Smokey Joe's Cafe, Joseph... and Aida. Upcoming shows include In The Heights (Piragua Guy) at the Pioneer Theatre, UT and Scrooge (Fezziwig) at the Fireside Theatre, WI.Paul forever dedicates his work to Ma for her never-ending love and support.

Desiree Davar (official website) as Jane, Star To Be, Boylan Sister, Ensemble (Associate Choreographer, Dance Captain, u/s Lily)
Desiree Davar is delighted to be apart of Annie at North Shore! Broadway: West Side Story Revival (Anita Standby, Shark Swing). Off-Broadway: Where's Charley? City Center
ENCORES! Other credits: West Side Story International Tour (Anita), Goodspeed Opera House, Paper Mill Playhouse, Flat Rock Playhouse. Film: The Brave One. TV: "30 Rock," "CSI:NY." AMDA Graduate. California native. Proud member of Actor's Equity. Love to her family. Desireedavar.com

Patrick David as Dog Catcher, Ira, Sound Effects Man, Louis Howe, Ensemble
Patrick David is thrilled to be making his NSMT debut!!! National Tour: Fiddler on the Roof (Sasha; u/s Fiddler; Assistant to the Director). Patch's Regional Credits Include: Little Women (Laurie Laurence); 42nd Street (Billy Lawlor); On the Town (Chip); Fame (u/s Nick Piazza); Petite Rouge (TeJean); Sweeney Todd; Cabaret and more. Love and thanks to his family. Fight the "R" word!!!

Rachel Fairbanks as Peggy, Cecille, Boylan Sister, Ensemble (Standby Grace)
A Chelmsford native, Rachel is thrilled to be continuing her summer with NSMT, having just completed Hello, Dolly! Rachel is currently pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre at Penn State University. She was recently seen at Penn State in Kiss Me, Kate (Kitty/ Lois Uds) and Grand Hotel (Countess). Rachel is ecstatic to be a part of this exciting production. Thanks to James for this wonderful opportunity, love to her MA/PSU family.

Adam Lendermon (official website) as Lt. Ward, Henry Morgenthau, Ensemble (u/s Rooster)
Adam Lendermon, a native of Memphis, TN, holds a BFA in Acting and Dance Minor from Adelphi University. He has toured nationally with Cats (Skimbleshanks) and internationally with West Side Story (Big Deal). Regional: The Who's Tommy (Specialist, US Cousin Kevin), A Chorus Line (Greg), H.M.S Pinafore filmed for PBS (Swing), Cabaret (US Emcee), La Cage aux Folles (Chantal). Most importantly, Adam is thrilled to reprise his role of Lt. Ward opposite the most giving actor he's ever come in contact with, Mikey!

Cheryl McMahon (official website) as Sophie, Mrs. Greer, Francis Perkins, Ensemble (u/s Hannigan)
Cheryl McMahon is delighted to be returning to NSMT, where she has appeared in A Christmas Carol, My Fair Lady, The Student Prince, Sweeney Todd and Jekyll & Hyde. Most recently, Cheryl performed at NY's Gateway Playhouse. Boston and regional Monsters!, by Gail Phaneuf and Ernie LeJoi at the Regent Theater, The Huntington Theater (Marty, The Rose Tattoo, Prelude to a Kiss). Goodspeed Opera House (High Button Shoes, Half a Sixpence) Speakeasy Stage Company (Nine, Moonlight Room, Adding Machine), Lyric Stage Co. of Boston (Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Lend Me a Tenor, Spitfire Grill). Stoneham Theatre (Seven Rabbits on a Pole, The Porch), and Wheelock Family Theatre (Annie, Little Princesses). Cheryl is a two-time recipient of the Independent Reviewers of New England award for Best Supporting Actress. Recent film credits include roles in The Box, Ripd, Brilliant Mistakes and The A Plate. Older than dirt credit includes playing Mrs. White in Parker Brothers' video game, Clue. Next, Cheryl will head to The Vineyard Playhouse for the premiere of a new play, Fenway, A Vineyard love Story by Randal Myler. www.Cheryl-McMahon.com

Shanna Marie Palmer (official website) as Lily St. Regis, Mrs. Pugh, Ensemble (Fight Captain)
Shanna Marie Palmer returning to the beloved Annie, that sparked her journey from Bundle's laundry bag, is an absolute delight. Shanna is thrilled to be making her NSMT debut. Credits: Disney's Aladdin, Cathy Rigby's Peter Pan (Peter Pan-Best Actress LA Stage Scene), Catch Me If You Can, Footloose (Rusty), Seven Brides (Sarah Kines), Little Women (Amy March), Joseph (Narrator), Annie Get Your Gun(Annie Oakley- Best Actress Seattle Choice Awards), Evita (Mistress), Nunsense (Sister Mary Amnesia), Hello, Dolly! (Minnie Fay). Graduate of the University of Colorado. Thanks to L.T.A and Binder Casting. Love to Mom and Dad- and to life's possibilities! www.shannamariepalmer.com

JP Qualters as Fred McCracken, Cordell Hull, Ensemble
JP Qualters is so excited to be returning to NSMT after performing in Hello, Dolly! and last summer in My Fair Lady. Originally from Waltham, MA, He graduate last may from the Hartt School with a major in musical theatre. Some credits include, Hairspray (Sketch) at Arrow Rock Lyceum. Hello! My Baby (Albie Coots) at Goodspeed New Musical Theatre Festival. My Fair Lady (Quartet) at Westchester Broadway Theatre and Equus (Horse) at John Drew Theatre, staring Alec Baldwin. He would like to thank James, his family and JHC!

Sara Michelle Reardon as Mary, Annette, Boylan Sister, Ensemble
Sara Michelle Reardon is delighted to make her NSMT debut with Annie! Favorite performances include White Christmas (Paper Mill Playhouse) 42nd Street Opening Number (Career Transitions Benefit - City Center, NYC), and the role of Victoria in Cats (National Tour). Endless love and gratitude goes out to her family, friends, agents at CESD, Dave and Rocky.

Roger Preston Smith as Apple Seller, Jimmy Johnson, Harold Ickes, Judge Brandeis, Ensemble (u/s Warbucks)
Broadway: Both the Cathy Rigby and Sandy Duncan productions of Peter Pan, Hello, Dolly! with Carol Channing, Wizard of Oz starring Roseanne, Me & My Girl and Patti LuPone's Gypsy (Assistant Choreographer). National Tours: Oklahoma!, Annie Get Your Gun and Evita. TV: "Saturday Night Live," "Today Show," A&E's "Peter Pan" and Bette Midler's "Gypsy" (Assistant Choreographer). Regional: Houston Grand Opera, Paper Mill Playhouse, MUNY, Alabama Shakespeare. Great Lakes Theatre, Sacramento Music Circus, Pittsburgh CLO, Goodspeed, Houston TUTS, Arkansas Rep., Walnut Street, Mill Mtn. and Engeman Theater. Proud member of Actors' Equity.

Sean Watkins as Eddie, Bert Healy, Ensemble
Sean Watkins is ecstatic to be returning to NSMT after playing bad boy Chuck Cranston in Footloose last year. He received his B.F.A. in Theatre and B.A. in Spanish from Marshall University. NYC: Bruce Lee: Journey to the West, Warsaw, Apathy, Big Man On Campus, ‘S Wonderful. Regional: The Drowsy Chaperone, Les Miserables, The Producers, West Side Story, All Hands on Deck. He is a former US Team Member for Sport Karate and currently teaches classes in NYC. Sean can be seen this fall in the National Tour of Anything Goes. Love to all his friends and family for their amazing support! www.SeanAWatkins.com

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