Almost, Maine Cast

Jon Degrecio (Pete), an International Thespian, is exhilarated to be in his first Overbrook play! Jon was a cast member of Declaration last year at Overbrook High. Jon Degracio caught two dubs last year by winning best featured actor at the One Act Play Competition and winning the Mirror Ball Trophy during Dancing with the Teachers. He would like to thank Ms. Panvini and Ms. Evans for this wonderful opportunity.

Sekeka Naznin (Ginette) is ecstatic to play her first mainstage role on the OHS stage in Almost, Maine. She is originally from West Berlin, NJ and is a junior this year. Previously she was involved in The Laramie Project, Declaration, stage managed The Crucible, and tech crew for The Wedding Singer. She also won best play in the 2019 One Act Play Competition.

Riley Roback (Hope, Marvalyn) can not wait to star in Overbrook’s production of Almost, Maine! She has been involved in many other productions including The Wedding Singer (Julia), The Crucible (Judge Hawthorne), and Once Upon a Mattress (Lady Larkin). She is a member of the International Thespian Society, the publicity director for drama club, and has won best one-act play with both of her theatre classes. She would like to thank all of her amazing friends/cast mates, her family for always supporting her, and Ms. Panvini and Ms. Evans.

Yasmine Richardson (Rhonda) is uber excited to be apart of the OHS production Almost, Maine. Yasmine is from Pine Hill, NJ and is a junior this year. Previous Overbrook credits include: Declaration and Wedding Singer (Twinkies Lady). Yasmine is also in choir and band. She would like to thank all of her besties and her mom for all of their support. Always remember… juniors are superior!

Veronica Castro (Sandrine, Marci) has been in theater 1. Veronica is now a junior and lives in New Jersey. She has attended a few drama club meetings. She has never auditioned for a show before and anticipates the all new experience. She looks forward to working with the rest of the cast and bettering her acting throughout the process! She would like to thank her friends for encouraging and pushing her to audition. Veronica was happy to push aside her fears and shoot her shot!

Tommy Papasadora (Steve, Chad, Phil) is stoked to get back on stage with Almost, Maine. Tommy is from Pine Hill, NJ and is a senior this year. You may have previously seen him in past Overbrook productions such as: Once Upon A Mattress (Sir Studley), The Crucible (Reverend Parris), The Wedding Singer (Jared Shapiro, Billy Idol Impersonator), and Declaration (Tim). Tommy is also a Drama Club Officer this year and has recently been inducted into International Thespian Society. “Aha ha ha ha” - Kawhi Leonard

Ava Pine (Glory, Gale) is totally stoked to be back on stage in Almost, Maine! Ava lives in Pine Hill, NJ and is a junior this year. Ava has also performed in Once Upon a Mattress (Lady Merill), The Crucible (Elizabeth Proctor) and The Wedding Singer (Ensemble). She would like to thank her mom, dad, and grandmom for always encouraging her to do what she loves and follow her heart!

Michael Milligan (East, Daniel, Dave) is excited to be a part of Overbrook's production Almost, Maine. Michael is from Clementon, NJ and is a junior this year. The only other performance he has been in was last year's One Act Play Competition. This is his first full play. Michael was called upon to do this show with only ONE WEEK before opening night! He is trying his best to memorize all of his lines. He'd like to thank Ms. Panvini for giving him the opportunity.

Isaiah Robinson (Jimmy, Chad, Lendall) is enraptured to return to the OHS stage in his senior fall play, Almost, Maine. This will be Isaiah’s 6th mainstage show in his high school career, and 5th OHS mainstage show. Over the summer, he joined the Eagle Theater Conservatory in their production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Isaiah is an International Thespian Society Member, a Cappies Member, current Vice President of Drama Club, and recipient of the SNJ Cappies award for Best Male Vocalist. He’d like to thank his family, friends, and teachers for all of their support.