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Henry Eichman (Director) has been President of Midcoast Youth Theater for the past five years. Henry is active throughout the area in youth theater, he has directed all but two of MYT's productions since its founding. Henry has served as a past director for Merrymeeting Community Players, he has been one of the Directors at Mt Ararat H.S. for the past ten years, Lighting Designer for Brunswick H.S. for five years; Lighting and Sound Designer for the Orion Performing Arts Center since it's opening, Sound and Lighting Designer for Lisbon Community School for the past 2 years; Lighting Designer for LL Bean’s Sunday With Santa for 5 years, Director for the first two St Johns School productions and Technical Assistant for the rest of their theater programs until this year when he will again resume the role of Director. Henry is also involved with various independent productions around the area. During the few remaining daylight hours, Henry is employed as a landscaper with one of our generous show sponsors, Rocky Hill Landscaping. Henry is the proud parent of three children and four grandchildren with his loving wife Lennie.

Pam Tondreau (Choreographer & Costume Coordinator) has been involved with MYT since it beginning and has been active in community theater for years as a choreographer, costumer, musician, and has even been known to be on stage a time or two. Pam enjoys getting her "kid fix" and working with the children's program along with Henry and Mr. OP in the summer and currently has the privilege of serving on MYT's Board of Directors as Secretary. Pam's hobbies are watching her husband, Larry, up on his Kioti building a gokart track (can't wait for the fun of zooming around it!!!), doing embroidery, and cruising around in her purple Camaro.

Mr. OP (Music Director) teaches at Woodside Elementary School in Topsham.

Emma Nickerson (Baise - Country Dog) is from Brunswick and AristoCats is her second production with MYT. Emma enjoys playing tennis and soccer, as well as swimming, figure skating, biking, skiing, singing in a choir, and playing the flute. Thank you everyone for making this play happen.

Caroline Nickerson (Slick Cat) is from Brunswick and AristoCats is her third production with MYT. Caroline enjoys playing the violin, swimming, figure skating, biking, singing in two choirs, and skiing. She is member of the Midcoast Youth Orchestra. Thank you Mr. OP, Henry, and Pam for organizing the play. It is a lot of fun.

EmaLeigh Aschbrenner (Amelia - Country Goose) is from Brunswick. This is EmaLeigh's first play, and she is having a great time. She also enjoys swimming, lacrosse, and the arts.

Mikaela Aschbrenner (Hep Cat) is from Brunswick. This is Mikaela's first play and she is having a great time.. She also enjoys baseball, acting, and art.

Katherine Hartnett (Alley Cat) is performing in her first show with MYT. She is from Brunswick, Maine. She enjoys reading, swimming, lacrosse, soccer and skiing. She loves to travel and enjoys seeing new places. Katherine would like to thank her family, friends and everyone involved in making this show a success!

Morgan Sciacca (Napoleon - Country Dog) Morgan is proud to call Brunswick home after spending most of her years moving with her Navy family. She has been dancing since she was three and has been in many productions. She has a love for all animals, playing the trumpet, and acting. This is her third musical with MYT and she looks forward to many more. Morgan hopes to grow up to become an animal cop.

Sarah Wyman (Vichy - Country Dog). She lives in Brunswick and enjoys swimming and playing soccer. She has played the part of Little Eva in The King and I and took part in Mt Ararat's performance of Working this spring. This is her first MYT show but hopes to participate in many more!

Charlotte A. MacMillan (Alley Cat) – Charlotte enjoys singing and dancing. She currently dances hip hop at Full Circle Dance Studio. She loves dogs and playing with her friends. This is Charlotte’s first show with MYT.

Jenna Lynne Brooks (Boullia - Country Dog) is from Brunswick, Maine. This is Jennas first performance with Midcoast Youth Theater.
Jennas other interests include figure skating, gymnastics, soccer and baseball. She also enjoys Brownies and lots of playing time with her friends and her dogs Malcolm and Molly.

Madeleine Horrocks (Marie) is from Bowdoin Maine. This is Madeline's first show with Midcoast Youth Theater and her very first musical performance. She loves to play soccer, baseball, and tennis. Some of Madeleine's favorite activities are reading, writing, camping, playing with friends and playing outside.

Lila Solberg (Roguefort the Mouse) is from Brunswick, Maine and this is her first experience in theater. Lila enjoys gymnastics, soccer, baseball and singing in her church choir.

Quinn Solberg (Alley Cat) is from Brunswick, Maine, and this is Quinn’s first experience with MYT. Quinn enjoys Skiing and Hockey as well as Soccer and Baseball in the warmer months. Quinn is having a great time and wishes everyone the best of luck during the performances.

Madeline Smith (Toulouse) is very excited to be joining MYT. This is Madeline's second play this year and she is loving every minute of it. Madeline enjoys playing the clarinet, reading,and playing with her 3 sisters. Madeline is currently living in Brunswick and will be sad to leave the area when the Navy takes her family to other parts of the world. Thank you to MYT and especially to Henry for helping a little girl find her inner actress.

Riley Smith (Alley Cat) is joining MYT for her very first play. Riley was so excited to be able to be in this play and is having a great time. Riley lives in Brunswick. She enjoys writing, math and playing with friends, most especially her 3 sisters. Riley is excited to take in all that the Brunswick area has to offer before the Navy life takes her to other places. Thank you to MYT what a treat to be a part of something so grand.

Rowan Joyce (Claudette) is from Brunswick, Maine. This is Rowan's first performance with MYT and she is very excited to be a part of the production. Rowan enjoys ballet, singing, playing piano, and ice skating.

Aurora Dolham (Private Lafayette) is from Brunswick, Maine. This is her third year with MYT, and once again it’s a blast!! Aurora likes to play the trumpet, swim, and draw while listening to her I-pod.

Annika Schmitt (Alley Cat): Annika is from Durham. She is very excited to be in her first MYT production. She enjoys school, making books, playing music, and making movies with her new video camera. She gets her feline inspiration from her two cats, Twinkle and Badu! Annika would like to thank Henry, Pam and Mr. OP for helping her shine in her first musical.

Anna Sawicki (Berlioza) is from Freeport and had so much fun in MYT's production of Oliver this past winter that she couldn't wait to do another show! She has been very busy practicing her cat washing techniques since she became an Aristokitten! Besides spending many hours jumping on her bed to the Aristocats music, Anna plays the violin, loves to read, swim, draw and play with her three sisters! Thank you Henry and Pam for making this possible!

Emily Sawicki (Ssoise - Country Dog) is from Freeport and is getting her first taste in musical theater. Emily is gaining inspiration and learning dog behaviors from her dog, Toby. Emily plays classical guitar, loves basketball and soccer and cherishes her time with her friends. Thank you Henry and Pam for a great first experience!

Elliot Bowie (Edgar the butler) is from Topsham. Elliot enjoys baseball, soccer, hunting, fishing, chorus, and being a member of WOW:juggling acts and riding a 5' tall giraffe unicycle. He also enjoys playing guitar. This is his first MYT musical and he gets much encouragement from his big sister, Emily. He loves to make people laugh and is having a great time being Edgar.

Ellie Lienert (Mad Cat) is from Brunswick and this is her first year with the MYT. Previously she has performed twice in the Nutcracker for the MSMT and has had the pleasure of working with Henry the past two years in St. John's productions of Annie Jr., as an orphan, and as Regina in Gone with the Breeze. She enjoys kayaking, swimming, field hockey and drawing, and would like to thank Mr. Henry for being a great director as well as her family for supporting her.

Madison Bailey (Spot – Country Dog) is from Brunswick. She is very excited to perform her first play. She is excited to see some of her friends in the play with her. She can’t wait to do this again.

Christopher Walfield (O' Malley the Alley Cat) is very excited to be in his fourth production with MYT. He always loves working with Henry, Pam and Mr. O.P. Christopher is currently working on a one act play at Heartwood Theater Camp. He most recently performed as Mike Teavee in Willy Wonka Jr.at MYT. Christopher hopes to pop up in the cast of many more shows in the near future. He enjoys swimming, singing, acting and the overall performing experience. Christopher has enjoyed making new friends and having a great time while working on this show and many other MYT productions. He would like to thank Henry and the rest of the crew for making the experience lots of fun. Christopher would like to thank Tab, and his family for all the support. "Hope you guys enjoy the show!" :)

Olivia Justice (Juliette) is from Topsham. This is her first show with MYT. She has watched her brother perform in many MYT shows and Olivia is excited that it is finally her turn! Olivia enoys jazz, ballet, and tap dancing with jazz being her favorite. Olivia also plays soccer.

Olivia Mendes (Abigail) is from Brunswick. She enjoys reading and writing. Olivia also enjoys basketball, softball, volleyball and playing piano. AristoCats is her third play, She recently finished the play Annie, Jr. where she played an orphan and a dogcatcher.

Emily McCracken (Scat Cat) This is Emily’s 3^rd performance with MYT and she is having a great time. When not involved with the play Emily enjoys gymnastics, soccer, swimming and relaxing during her summer break. She would like to thank Henry, Mr. OP, Pam and everyone else involved for this experience.

Siana Emery (Duchess) is from North Yarmouth. She plays trombone in the school band and is a new member of the Westcustago Youth Chorale. Siana is an avid reader and enjoys swimming and the arts; especially acting in musicals. Her other performances include Kaa in the Jungle Book Kids and Toodles in Peter Pan. Siana has two older brothers and one younger sister.

Kyaira Grondin (Alley cat) is from Freeport and has enjoyed her first play. She likes sewing, knitting, and all kinds of art. She takes care of her competitive side by playing soccer, hockey, and lacrosse. Thanks for a great time and let's have fun!

Noah Grondin (Alley cat) is from Freeport and has tried his paws at his first musical. His favorite activities include: hockey, lacrosse, fishing, reading, and riding his unicycle. "Let's break a leg!"

Olympia Serban (Madam) comes from Bath, Maine and is enjoying her first performance with MYT. This is Olympia's second show in three years and she hopes to be on stage more often after this show. Olympia loves to play chess, sing, read, and play her clarinet as well as play basketball.

Camille Beaudoin (Alley Cat) lives with her mom and dad in Bowdoinham. Although, she is following in the theatrical footsteps of her brother Nick and sister Genevieve, she is not overshadowed by them ! Camille previously perfomed in Mt. Ararat's production of "working" and takes her inspiration from her grandmother who served as music director for dozens of shows at Biddeford City Theater and imparted in Camille her love of song and stage.

Fiona Hoag (Alley Cat) is from Topsham and this is her secon show with MYT. Besides singing and dancing, Fiona likes to draw, swim, play with her dog Daisy and ride her unicycle. Thanks Henry, Pam and Mr. OP for all your help.

Abigail Labbe (Wacky Cat) is from Topsham. This is her first performance with Midcoast Youth Theater.