Matt Bahn (Bobert)
works as a direct support professional at Typical Life Corporation. Matt is also an actor with 14 years experience in the York and Chambersburg Area. He is a TAFE board member and loves being involved with TAFE shows. He hopes that you enjoy this show and keep coming back for more TAFE productions!!!
Jennifer DiMercurio (Mom)
Is a homeschooling mom to Sofia (Aalix) and Liam (she's had the pleasure of working with both of them, in numerous shows). Her family, including her husband Todd, have been grateful for how theatre has brought them together to do something creative and fun. She enjoys reading, writing, roller skating, watching sports and any time spent with her family. She was excited to work with Gina, Vicki & Katrena. TAFE has become a second family!
Sofia DiMercurio (Aalix)
is 14 yr. old writer. She hopes to become a child therapist when she grows up. She has been in 11 shows with TAFE and is very grateful for virtual shows. Sofia is in 8th grade. Her hobbies include writing, gaming and procrastinating. She has been in plays with her family many times before and is excited for her mom to be playing "mom".
Crystal Ganong (FAB)
has been involved in theater, both on and off the stage, for more than 25 years. When the pandemic reached it's peak, and lights went out in theaters all across the world, it was devastating. But TAFE figured out a way to keep theatre alive, and Crystal has been more than pleased to participate in this new entertainment platform.
Anne Gray (Kitten)
has been involved in theater since she was five, and loves to sing, dance, act, and do tech. This is her second show with TAFE and her daughter, Rosie.
Rosie Gray (Cat)
is a rising sixth grader in York Suburban. When she's not acting, she's either crafting by hand or in minecraft, or in the pool: she's a member of the York Synchronized Swim team at the YWCA. This is her fourth production with TAFE.
Talia Lamb (Daughter)
joins us from New York City. She is in sixth grade at the Lower Manhattan Community School. Talia loves music (plays the guitar and piano), theatre, yoga and soccer. Most of all Talia likes hanging out with her friends and engaging in imaginative play. She loves Dungeons & Dragons and all things fantastical!
Priscilla McFerren (Grandma)
plays grandma in real life to granddaughters Izabella and Eva. They and she live in State College. Priscilla has loved the opportunity to "play" with TAFE in these past months and reconnect with friends from fourteen years ago when she left the York area.
Kalil Nasrani (Son)
age 12, has loved acting since he was in the third grade. He appeared in his school productions of Shrek, Seussical, Willy Wonka, and Mary Poppins. Besides acting, he also enjoys all types of sports, karate, and spending time with family and friends. He would like to thank his mom, dad, brother, and grandparents for supporting him, as well as the cast and crew.
Montez “Tez” Ritter (Dad)
is a 29 year old artist who hails from York, PA. He was a graduate of William Penn Senior HIgh School, before attending Temple University for a year, where he was a Theatre Major with an acting concentration. Tez became a poet at 21 and has been involved in the local poetry scene ever since. He has also participated in several plays under the direction of Calvin Weary. He currently hopes to return to school, where he will study to become a translator/interpreter.
Vicki Schneider (SM)
is excited to be stage managing for the first time! She loves doing all things theater with TAFE, from performing to teaching to directing (and anything else they’ll let her do!). She’s also excited to FINALLY get back to working with the Early HeadStart program at CPC this summer. When she’s not working or doing theater with TAFE, you can find her dancing, crocheting, or camping with her awesome sons and husband.
Haven Simmons (Toothbrush)
14, is an eigth grader who made her acting debut in 2020 with the independent film “Samhain”. “A Virtual Family” is her third virtual production of the year after playing Yvette in “Clue” with the Gateway Theater and The Dodo and Card #5 in “Alice in Wonderland” with The Growing Stage, The Children’s Theater of New Jersey. Aside from acting, Haven volunteers at a cat shelter, enjoys art and recently won a short story writing competition.
Katrena Wagner (SM)
is a student at Susquehanna University, where she is majoring in both History and Theatre. Since 2012 she has been involved in close to 50 shows, both on stage and off. In the future she hopes to continue working in theatre and to teach History at the high school level.
Watch the Show starting June 18th!