2026 NIGHT OF 1000 STARS
ACT ONE
Palace Youth Theatre 2025-2026 Season Slideshow
Seussical Jr.
Director s/Choreographers.........Katie Mize, Ashley Baillargeon
Music Director.................................Jill Pennington
Beetlejuice Jr.
Director.............................................Jami Roy
Music Director................................Amanda Morgan
Choreographer...................................Megan Alves
Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
Theatre for Young Audiences Edition
Director..........................................Hunter Ulbin
Music Director................................Amanda Morgan
Choreographer...................................Megan Alves
The Lightning Thief
Theatre for Young Audiences Edition
Director..........................................Hunter Ulbin
Music Director................................Amanda Morgan
Choreographer................................Caleb Anderson
Spamalot Young @ Part
Directors/ Choreographers.........Ashley Baillargeon, Gavin King
Music Director................................Amanda Morgan
The One Act Play That Goes Wrong
Director..........................................Hunter Ulbin
Twas the Night Before Christmas
Director.......................................Jill Pennington
Romeo & Juliet
Director......................................Rachael Endrizzi
Fight Choreographer/Choreographer..........Lindsey Brunelle
Footloose Youth Edition
Director.........................................Lexi Meunier
Music Director................................Amanda Morgan
Choreographer.....................................Katie Mize
Firebringer School Friendly Version
Director..........................................Hunter Ulbin
Music Director................................Amanda Morgan
Choreographer.....................................Katie Mize
ACT TWO
The Addams Family Young @ Part
Director.........................................Megan Quinn
Music Director................................John Tengowski
Choreographer...................................Megan Alves
9 to 5 Jr.
Director......................................Rachael Endrizzi
Music Director................................Amanda Morgan
Choreographer...................................Megan Alves
Oklahoma Youth Edition
Director.......................................Jill Pennington
Music Director................................Amanda Morgan
Choreographer...................................Megan Alves
The Drowsy Chaperone Jr.
Director........................................Jill Pennington
Music Director................................Amanda Morgan
Choreographer..................................Kyrie Kowalik
Asst. Choreographer..........................Zachary Stagnaro
Sweeney Todd School Edition
Director/ Choreographer...........................Shane Hurst
Music Director................................John Tengowski
Head Over Heels High School Edition
Director/Choreographer...........................Shane Hurst
Music Director................................Amanda Morgan
Nice Work If You Can Get It Teen Edition
Director......................................Rachael Endrizzi
Music Director................................Amanda Morgan
Choreographers.................Savannah Enoch, Andy Kastrati
Asst. Choreographer..........................Zachary Stagnaro
2026 SENIORS
MADISON ALLARD
What High School are you graduating from? West High School in Manchester, NH.
What is your favorite Palace Theatre memory?
My favorite memory was hanging out with my friends, Grace and Jennah, backstage during We Will Rock You
What are your future plans?
I plan to attend UMass Boston’s Honor College for a degree in biology and a minor in dance, then I plan to go to dental school and become a dental surgeon.
ROWAN BOMBA
What High School are you graduating from? Windham High School
What is your favorite Palace Theatre memory? PTAC’s Fame Jr. in 2023
What are your future plans? Attending Syracuse University to major in Environmental and Interior Design.
ASH BURNETTE
What High School are you graduating from? Milford High School
What is your favorite Palace Theatre memory?
My favorite Palace memory is being in A Midsummer Night’s Dream with two other Ashes and the entirety of The Play That Goes Wrong.
What are your future plans?
I plan to move to NYC to pursue acting!
JULIET COFFLER
What High School are you graduating from? Campbell High School
What is your favorite Palace Theatre memory?
My most cherished memory at the Palace is how supportive everyone is across all of Palace Youth Theatre. I adore going to see the other shows when they have performances and it’s very special when members of PYT come and cheer on Teen Company for our productions.
What are your future plans?
I plan to attend Nazareth University in New York to pursue my BFA in Musical Theatre!
2026 SENIORS
TAYLOR CURRIER
What High School are you graduating from? I’m graduating from Goffstown High School.
What is your favorite Palace Theatre memory?
My favorite Palace memory was working as a junior counselor for the first time during the summer and finding my love for teaching.
What are your future plans?
After high school, I will be attending UNH to major in elementary education.
IAN DESILETS
What High School are you graduating from?
Merrimack High School
What is your favorite Palace Theatre memory?
My favorite Palace memory was the understudy run through of Singing in the Rain Jr. with PTAC. It was a very special moment for me to see my hard work behind the scenes pay off and I felt very proud of myself.
What are your future plans?
In the fall, I will be attending Tufts University to study environmental engineering.
JOSEPH DiPARDO
What High School are you graduating from?
Bedford High School
What is your favorite Palace Theatre memory?
On Opening Night of Sweeney Todd, when I truly felt purpose and accomplishment as a performer, and Sweeney Todd will go down as one of my favorite shows to have been in of all time.
What are your future plans?
Attending Performer’s College (BIMM) in Essex in the United Kingdom, where I’ll be majoring in Musical Theatre & Dance for the next three years!
JACKSON EDDINGER
What High School are you graduating from?
Souhegan High School
What is your favorite Palace Theatre memory?
My favorite memory from my time at the Palace is when I had my one man show, An Evening with Jackson!! I showcased my original music, along with covers by songwriters I aspire to be like in the future!! I’m so grateful the Palace gave me the opportunity to put on this show and for the assistance from Hunter, Megan, and my parents! I can’t thank my friends and family enough for being there that night. The amount of support from my friends and family meant the absolute world to me!! That night was a night I will never ever forget.
What are your future plans?
I plan to attend Berklee College of Music and major in Songwriting!
2026 SENIORS
GAVIN ENGLAND
What High School are you graduating from?
Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School
What is your favorite Palace Theatre memory? My favorite Palace memory was during my first ever Palace show, Into The Woods. Backstage, after a majority of the characters had died, we would participate in a giant cuddle puddle backstage, as the rest of the show was going on. This really cemented that Palace was truly a special place.
What are your future plans?
I plan to attend University of Cincinnati for my BFA in Musical Theatre.
JEFFREY GRAY
What High School are you graduating from? Pinkerton Academy
What is your favorite Palace Theatre memory?
When I was Bruce, the shark, in Finding Nemo and I got to sing my solo in “Fish Are Friends Not Food” while also singing along with my other friendly cast mates in the musical number “Fish Are Friends Not Food” and trying our best to be these funny hilarious sharks who go on a diet to try and not eat fish but instead eat kelp salad!!!
What are your future plans?
To attend Manchester Community College (MCC) to pursue a degree in Art and Animation.
ANNIE HAMMOND
What High School are you graduating from?
Bishop Guertin High School
What is your favorite Palace Theatre memory?
Performing in A Christmas Carol every year, and even getting to perform in A Christmas Carol Jr. with my best friends!
What are your future plans?
I will be attending Syracuse University to study Public Relations in hopes of pursuing a career in Sports Communications.
EOWYN LEHRHAUPT
What High School are you graduating from?
Pembroke Academy
What is your favorite Palace Theatre memory?
My favorite Palace Theatre memory was doing A Christmas Carol and making new friends.
What are your future plans?
I will be attending Centenary University going for a BFA in Musical Theater.
ANA MERRILL
What High School are you graduating from?
Windham High School
What is your favorite Palace Theatre memory?
My favorite Palace Theatre memory was doing company potlucks after the show ended!
What are your future plans?
I am going to Baldwin Wallace University for Musical Theatre!
2026 SENIORS
CHRISTOPHER MONTESANTO
What High School are you graduating from?
Souhegan High School
What is your favorite Palace Theatre memory?
My favorite Palace Theatre memory HAS to be the moment I got the email notifying I was accepted into Palace Teen Company. I was in my middle school cafeteria line to get hot lunch, and as soon as I got the notification, I sprinted out of the line and ran up to my mother, who was a lunch/recess monitor, completely in tears of shock and utter joy. It was a dream come true, and something that I was totally unexpecting to happen so early in my time at Palace. From then on, Teen Company has meant so much to me, my life, and I don’t know what I would do without it. The memories, years, and different eras of being in it has been so special, and I will carry the memories made forever.
What are your future plans?
My future plans are to pursue a BFA in Musical Theatre at Texas State University. I am very open for what the future holds, as long as it means performing and staying involved in the industry in any way possible.
GABE NELSON
What High School are you graduating from?
Kearsarge Regional High School
What is your favorite Palace Theatre memory? Opening night of my first Teen Company show, Les Mis!
What are your future plans?
Attend the Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts to get my BFA in Musical Theatre Dance.
ASHER McDOWELL
What High School are you graduating from? Salem High School
What is your favorite Palace Theatre memory? All of A Midsummer Night’s Dream!
What are your future plans?
Go to college for acting and then pursue acting as a career.
BELLE NORCROSS
What High School are you graduating from? Bedford High School
What is your favorite Palace Theatre memory? My favorite Palace memory is going out after the closing of each show with the cast.
What are your future plans?
I’ll be going to Chapman University in the fall with a major in communication studies and a minor in business in entertainment!
2026 SENIORS
OLIVE SHAKOUR-CARTER
What High School are you graduating from?
Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies
What is your favorite Palace Theatre memory? When I bought 250 tiny plastic ducks and (not so secretly) hid them all over the Singer Center to get into character for Ducker in Firebringer. These little ducks found their way onto doorframes, into people’s bags, and I even discovered a way to stick them to walls. My ducks spawned a lot of fun interactions and were a creative way to get me attached to Firebringer right from the start.
What are your future plans?
I am going to the University of Vermont this fall, double majoring in Theatre and Economics. Throughout my life, I plan on experiencing all roles in a production, both film and stage. I want to be a part of all phases of creation, from writing to directing to continuing my acting journey.
KAI SIERRA
What High School are you graduating from?
Pelham High School
What is your favorite Palace Theatre memory? Getting my first entrance applause during Finding Nemo in sophomore year or opening Head Over Heels :)
What are your future plans? Studying Politics, Philosophy, and Economics at the University of Rochester.
ZACHARY STAGNARO
What High School are you graduating from?
Pinkerton Academy
What is your favorite Palace Theatre memory? Signing autographs and receiving handwritten letters from the little kids outside after a summer series show, dressed up as their favorite prince, princess, or character from the show. It truly is a reminder of who we perform the shows for and allows us to connect with the next generation of young performers.
What are your future plans?
I will be attending Shenandoah University’s Conservatory in the fall to pursue a BFA in Musical Theatre! GO HORNETS!!
ELISE WHITE
What High School are you graduating from?
Trinity High School
What is your favorite Palace Theatre memory? One of my favorite Palace memories is the annual tradition of performing in A Christmas Carol. Over my 10 years at the Palace, I had the privilege of sharing the stage with some amazing performers and being part of the Cratchit family for my senior year. I will always cherish my time in this beautiful production.
What are your future plans?
I will be attending Stonehill College in the fall to major in Political Science & International Studies on a Pre-Law track.
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