Jagged Little Pill Cast & Crew

Deanna Badik
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Mary Jane
Deanna is a Pocono Mountain native and owner/instructor of Deanna Badik Vocal Studio @db_vocalstudio. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance at the Boyer College of Music at Temple University, and has appeared in numerous operas, musicals, and concerts, both locally and internationally. Some of her favorite roles have been, Donna in Mamma Mia!, Susan in Title of Show, Daniela in In the Heights, Grizabella in Cats, Papagena in Die Zauberflöte, Yum-Yum/Katisha in The Mikado, Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni, and Johanna (US) in Sweeney Todd. She thanks her family for their support, her husband for being a loving, familiar face in every audience, and her two beautiful children for her favorite role - Mommy. She dedicates this performance to her late father, Joe Badik, and knows her biggest fan is with her always.

Mack Bolan
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Jo
Mack Bolan is no stranger to the Rebel Stage or SVPA, being a reoccurring performer for Rebel for nine years and teaching private voice lessons for two. Their education includes an associates degree in Theater and a bachelors degree in English. You may recognize them from other community productions in roles such as; Ruth (The Pirates of Penzance), Dragon (Shrek: The Musical), Sheila (Hair), Jellylorum (CATS), Heidi ([title of show]), Yitzak (Hedwig and the Angry Inch), St. Jimmy (American Idiot), Emma Nolan (The Prom), Emma Carew (Jekyll and Hyde), and Joanne (Rent). They want to thank their family and friends for always being so supportive of their silly little theater dreams, without your love and encouragement Mack would not be where they are today (on stage!). They would also like to thank their community for being here to support the arts, because of you, these stories can be told!

Hannah Echevarria
She/Her
Barista/Ensemble
Hannah Echevarria is thrilled to be a part of the ensemble for Rebel’s production of Jagged Little Pill. She has been a part of several Rebel shows, her most notable ones being “In the Heights,” “Next to Normal,” and “Once on this Island.” Hannah is so lucky to be a part of this family and share the stage with such talented individuals. She can’t wait for everyone to experience this incredible show and its amazing music!

Diana Rockman
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Teacher/Mom/Ensemble/US Jo
Diana Rockman is thrilled to be back on the Rebel stage for Jagged Little Pill! Behind the scenes and in them, she has been with Rebel for two years; performing in American Idiot and Hair, lighting Once on this Island and Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and stage managing Title of Show and Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Having graduated with a degree in theater, she is ecstatic to continue working in the arts into her adult life, working at a record store and concert venue and finding every spare second she can for Rebel Stages and their amazing productions. She is so grateful to Brandon and Rebel for giving her a home and a place to grow and thrive. This show is a beautiful blend of everything she holds dear and she cannot wait to share this incredible show with everyone!

Danielle Arocho
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Mom/Ensemble/ Choreographer
Danielle Arocho is thrilled to join Rebel Stages for another powerful show. Other recent choreography credits include American Idiot, Beauty and the Beast and now Jagged Little Pill with Rebel Stages, along with Chicago and Legally Blonde held at Pocono Mountain East High School. After 18 years as a dancer and performer, Danielle’s passion is now telling stories through dance and helping others feel free to move in and with their bodies. She is incredibly proud of the Jagged Little Pill cast and thanks the Rebel Stages creative team for allowing her the opportunity to create this piece of art together.

Gabrielle Sanchez
She/Her
Ensemble
Gabrielle Sanchez is a rising sophomore at West Chester University studying Psychology with a Theater minor. Gabrielle enjoys being the head of hair and makeup for her college’s university theater and being active in her sorority, Kappa Delta. Some past favorite roles of hers include Wednesday, in “The Addams Family”, and Emma Nolan in “The Prom” at Stroudsburg High School. Gabrielle is so excited to be a part of this show and would like to thank everyone in the cast and production team for all their hard work.

Crew Bunn
He/Him
Music Director
Crew is excited to be working with these talented musicians. He is an elementary music teacher in the East Stroudsburg School district. He has been with SVPA/Rebel teaching voice and music directing the past 3 years. (Newsies, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Wizard of Oz)

Andre Perez
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Assistant Director/ Assistant Stage Manager
Andre Perez serves as assistant director and assistant stage manager for Jagged Little Pill. He is excited to bring this story to life along with an amazing cast and crew! Previous Rebel credits include Stage Manager for Pirates of Penzance, Sonny in In The Heights, and Angel in Rent.

Logan Lopez
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Properties Assistant
Logan Lopez is excited to be part of his first SVPA production after taking part in Production Camp this summer. He looks forward to more opportunities to use what he learned making magic behind the scenes.

Alika White
She/Her
Frankie
Alika White is thrilled to be part of her third Rebel Stages production. She is currently studying Vocal Performance at Berklee College of Music, where she continues to grow as a singer, actor, and artist. Alika has a deep passion for storytelling through both music and theater and is grateful for every opportunity to perform and connect with audiences. She would like to thank the Rebel Stages team for their continued support and belief in her, as well as her family, friends, and everyone who has encouraged her along the way. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Justin Peeney
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Nick
Justin is thrilled to be a part of his second show with Rebel Stages! Previous performances include American Idiot (Tunny, Rebel Stages), Into The Woods (Jack, Marist Theatre), and Urinetown (Bobby Strong, Marist Theatre). He is a video game programmer for work and songwriter in his free time. Justin would like to thank his family, friends, and the Naughtons for their love and support. Congratulations to the cast, crew, and creative team of Jagged Little Pill!
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Lincoln Vera
He/Him
Phoenix
Lincoln Vera is thrilled to be taking on the role of Phoenix in Jagged Little Pill. Previous credits include Sky in Mamma Mia!, Billy Nolan in Carrie, Stacee Jaxx in Rock of Ages, Trent Oliver in The Prom, and Danny Zuko in Grease, among others. Beyond thearte, Lincoln is a singer-songwriter and guitarist who performs throughout New Jersey and is currently working toward releasing original music. He would like to thank his family for their unwavering support, encouragement, and willingness to help him get wherever he needs to be. Enjoy the show!

Melissa Guida-Richards
She/Her
Dr. Gardner/Ensemble
Melissa Guida-Richards is excited to be a part of the Jagged Little Pill cast, because it has a special place in her heart as a transracial adoptee that helps cross-cultural adoptive families flourish. This is her second show since taking a long hiatus to focus on her responsibilities as a mom of 2 beautiful boys, and star reviewed author of the book "What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption." She has previously been part of the ensemble for "Once On this Island," and is looking forward to more shows in the future! She is so thankful for the cast and all the team members that made this show happen.

Peter Valcukas
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Ensemble/US Nick
Peter Valcukas is excited to perform at Rebel stages for the second time and is loving every moment of it. He is so grateful to be a part of this very talented cast. Peter’s first production at Rebel Stages was A Midsummers Night’s Dream, and he has also performed at In2YouArts and the Shawnee Playhouse. His most recent show was Annie Get Your Gun at the Shawnee Playhouse. He is majoring in Musical Theatre at Marywood University and he was recently in Let Your Hair Down Rapunzel (King Furaday), Cabaret (Herr Schultz), and The Cherry Orchard (Lopakin) at Marywood University. Peter would like to thank his family and friends for their unending support.

Calla Sandt
She/Her
Ensemble
Calla spent close to 10 years doing community and high school theater before college, but her last musical was over five years ago when she played Kate in Legally Blonde as a freshman. While spending time away from the stage, she took up on-camera acting instead, finishing college with three film projects under her belt. Through those projects, she met some of her best friends, but she has always been a theater kid at heart. She is excited to finally make her way back to the stage and wants to thank her parents, friends, and boyfriend for their consistent patience and support. She especially wants to thank her boyfriend for buying her ice cream after both her audition and her callback for this show. Truly the best form of encouragement.

Saphire Oshun
She/Her/Hers
Costume Designer
Saphire Oshun is thrilled to serve as the Costume Designer for Jagged Little Pill with Rebel Stages. A multidisciplinary theatre artist, Saphire has worked as a performer, director, playwright, teaching artist, and now costume designer throughout the tri-state area. Recent work includes writing and directing original productions for Nimbus Arts Center, directing the Garden State Play Festival, and producing and hosting Your Voice Our Band at Art House Productions. When not backstage, Saphire can often be found performing in drag, creating new theatrical works, or inspiring young artists through arts education. Saphire is grateful to the cast, production team, and Rebel Stages for welcoming her onto this production, and hopes audiences are moved by the power, honesty, and heart of Jagged Little Pill.

Andi Schubert
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Sound Designer
Andi Schubert is a sound designer, sound engineer and mixing engineer with experience in live theatre production, professional studio recording, concert mixing and more. Some previous shows that Andi has set up and mixed have been 'Singin' in the Rain', 'The Plot, Like Gravy, Thickens', 'The Lion King Jr'. and more. Their favorite live mixing job has been 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch'. Andi is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Sonic Arts at Champlain College.

Eric Kenlin
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Steve
Eric joined SVPA and Rebel Stages as a member of the Facilities Committee in 2025, supporting multiple productions as a volunteer. Jagged Little Pill is his first production with SVPA and Rebel as a cast member. Eric has been an active musician in the Lehigh Valley for several decades, and currently plays drums and sings with the George HraBand. He has a Bachelor of Music degree from Moravian University where he studied percussion and voice.

Jillian Sanchez
She/Her
Bella
Jillian Sanchez is going into her 4th year at Kutztown University studying music. She loves singing in her university’s rock, Jazz and Latin ensemble. Past rebel roles are as follows Mimi in “Rent”, Vanessa in “In the heights” and Ronnie in “Hair.” She wants to thank her friends and family for giving her love and support and she can’t wait for you all to see this amazing show come to life.

Matt Helbers
He/They/She
Andrew/Pharmacist/ Ensemble
Matt is excited to join SVPA for their second show after their debut in a 2025 production of Hair. They’re looking forward to doing more shows in the future. During the day they work for local government as a Building Inspector and Zoning Officer.

Michael Gooding
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Dr. Woodson/Ensemble
Michael is excited for his 2nd show with Rebel Stages. He goes to East Stroudsburg for Musical Theatre and enjoys expressing himself through art.

Bri Rosa
She/Her
Ensemble
Bri Rosa is so super excited to be back performing with her Rebel Stages family! Some of her recent stage credits include Jennyanydots (CATS), Sister Leo (Nunsense), and Babette (Beauty the Beast). Alongside performing at SVPA and Rebel Stages, Bri has been the lead counselor of FLOUT Camp and is a choreographer! Some previous choreography credits include Mary Poppins Jr (2026), Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2025), Newsies Jr (2025), School House Rock Live! (2023), and Seussical Jr (2022). She’d like to give a huge thank you to Alana, Crew, Danielle, and the rest of the creative team for all of their hard work and sharing their creativity during this process! She’d also like to thank her friends and family for their endless support <3

Jeniffer Bonilla
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Stage Manager
Jennifer is a graduate from East stroudsburg University for Theatre. Her most recent works include stage manger for Rebel stages “Once on this island” & “ Newsies jr”, scenic designer for east stroudsburg south High school.” 9 to 5 jr” & “ Descendant jr” and Props master for Premier stages “Diversion “ & “Still”.

Adrienne Lopez
She/Her
Properties Designer
Adrienne Lopez is excited to be part of the Jagged Little Pill creative team in her first theater production since running the light board for Stage Door in college. As a lifelong lover of theater, Adrienne is proud and honored to be in the company of the amazingly talented artists who are part of the SVPA family. After years of searching, she has finally found her people.

Michael Thompson
He/Him
Drums/Harmonica
Michael is thrilled to be part of *Jagged Little Pill*. He has been playing drums for over 25 years and has performed with numerous theaters and schools throughout the tri-state area. Rebel/SVPA holds a special place in his heart, as it allows him to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community through music.
In addition to performing in theater productions, Michael is the drummer for Vintage Feedback and has played with several bands over the years. Through his original music, he strives to inspire others while advocating for love, pride, equality, and authenticity. Michael hopes you enjoy the show!