Playbill | Meet the Cast
LUKE ANDERSON
Grempkin | Pirate | Bird Puppeteer
Luke is a junior in mechanical engineering and communications. This is his third show at NC State. He is very excited, and very thankful to all his friends, family, castmates, and crew.
ELIJAH WATSON BALL
Swing for Aster, Ted, Prentiss, Mack and Jacen roles
Elijah is a freshman in exploratory studies. Elijah is making his debut as a swing, and is originally from Wilmington, NC. He has been in numerous shows with his local theater, Thalian Association Children’s Theater —Matthew in Anne of Green Gables, Constable Joe in Tuck Everlasting, Coach in Descendants, The Musical, and more. He would like to thank his friends, family, and dogs for all their help and support, and he hopes you enjoy the show!
ALEX BARR
Mack | Mermaid | Mollusk | Neverland Cat
Alex is a sophomore in psychology with a minor in theatre. This is Alex’s fourth show at NC State, and she has loved every second of it. She is excited to share the hard work her and the cast have put into this production and invites you to let your inner child free to play with us.
LOLA BYERS-OGLE
Boy | Peter
Lola is a senior in English literature with minors in philosophy and theatre. Having participated both on stage (Cobweb in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Mercy Lewis in The Crucible) and backstage, this will be Lola’s 5th time collaborating with University Theatre. As a young child, Cathy Rigby’s Peter Pan was what inspired them to pursue theatre, so they are beyond delighted to help bring this role to life! They would like to thank their dad, partner, and friends for their support.
BRINLEY KATE CARTER
Mrs. Bumbrake
Brinley is a sophomore in communication media with minors in psychology and business. Last year, Brinley took the opportunity to swing for both Urinetown and Muse but is excited to come back to University Theatre and use all of what she has learned to perform! Additionally, she also wants to thank her family for always supporting her throughout her acting journey and hopes you all enjoy the show!
NICOLE COOPER-WILLIAMS
Sanchez | Mermaid | Mollusk
Nicole is a freshman in design studies. Nicole is making her debut at University Theatre. Previous show credits include Storyteller in The Terrible Infants and Katie Gardner in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. She would like to thank her family and friends who continue to encourage and support her passion for theatre. Nicole hopes you all enjoy the show!
ADDISON EDWARDS
Swing for Fighting Prawn, Hawking Clam, Alf, Bumbrake, Teacher and Constantina roles
Addison is first-year sophomore in animal science with a veterinary bioscience concentration. Addison is making her debut at University Theatre. Her favorite previous credits include Cinderella in Into the Woods, Hannah in Puffs, and Teacher in Peter and the Starcatcher all at Cape Fear Regional Theatre. Addison would like to thank her friends, parents, grandmother, and twin sister for all their support and encouragement.
PEYTON ALEXANDRIA GODWIN
Swing for Black Stache, Smee, Slank and Scott
Peyton is a freshman in zoology. Peyton is making her debut at University Theatre. Previous show credits include Ruth in The Pirates of Penzance, Helena in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Ladybug in James and The Giant Peach. Peyton is a member of the zoology club where she promotes the general studies of animals. She would like to thank her parents and Troupe 4305 who continue to encourage and support her passion for theatre. Peyton hopes you all enjoy the show!
HARPER GOOD
Swing for Molly, Peter and Sanchez
Harper is a freshman in history. This is her first production with University Theatre. Her previous roles include Titania in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hannah in Puffs, and Lady Larken in Once Upon a Mattress. Harper is thankful to University Theatre for this wonderful experience, and for her family who has supported her through the transition to college and always encouraged her passion for theatre.
JACKSON GRIFFIN
Black Stache
Jackson is a senior in history with a minor in theatre. Jackson is thrilled to be a part of Peter and the Starcatcher! He has acted in a couple of shows at University Theatre playing Nick Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, French Narrator in The SpongeBob Musical, Officer Lockstock in Urinetown, The Musical, and most recently Holmes #2 in Holmes and Watson. He wants to thank his family, friends, and every teacher along the way for their endless love and support!
BRAYDEN SPENCER HEARN
Lord Leonard Aster
Brayden is a sophomore in wildlife biology. He is making his debut at University Theatre. His previous show credit is Dave in Almost, Maine. Brayden is a member of NCSU Five Rivers Fly Fishing Club. He wants to share his deep gratitude and thankfulness for the friends and family who continue to support and encourage him and hopes you all enjoy the show.
BEAN HOPPER
Smee
Bean is a junior in sociology. In addition to previous roles in high school, they’ve been involved in multiple projects at University Theatre including being an informant for The Institute and playing Reverend Hale in The Crucible. Bean wants to thank their family and friends for encouraging them to not limit themself.
LILY HINES KINDSVATTER
Molly
Lily is a freshman in business. Lily is so excited to be making her University Theatre debut! In the past, Lily has been in shows such as Guys and Dolls (Sarah Brown), The Bad Seed (Rhoda Penmark), and Mean Girls (Ensemble). Performing is one of her greatest passions, and she can’t wait to continue it here at NC State. She would like to thank her family for always being her greatest supporters and hopes that everyone enjoys the show!
BRANDON KYONG-TAE LEACH
Ted | Mermaid
Brandon is a sophomore in animal science veterinary bioscience. He has previously been in one show, The Crucible, as a swing at University Theatre, and others in high school, including dance captain for Legally Blonde. Brandon is a member of The District Dance Collective where all levels of dancers learn to excel in several styles of dance. He would like to thank his friends and family for their constant support and encouragement. Brandon hopes everyone enjoys the excitement of Peter and the Starcatcher!
RYAN LIM
Bill Slank | Mermaid
Ryan is a junior in food science. He has appeared in four University Theatre productions – A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Snout the Tinker), The SpongeBob Musical (Larry the Lobster/Gary), The Crucible (Giles Corey), and Urinetown (Hot Blades Harry). He has also appeared in one TheatreFEST production—Holmes and Watson (Holmes 1). Ryan is very excited to participate in another theater production.
GRAY NICO
Prentiss
Gray is a third-year student in statistics with minors in cognitive science and theatre. At NC State, they have performed as Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and in the ensemble for Urinetown. They are a member of Alpha Psi Omega, APO, where they continue to support the theater community via community service. You can also find Gray at Honors events and at the front desk of the Joyner Visitor’s Center! Finally, Gray wants to thank their family and friends for their continued encouragement and hopes y’all enjoy the show!
CONSTANTINA ANASTASIA PAPPAS
Mermaids | Pirates | Mollusks
Constantina is a freshman in elementary education. She is from Long Island, New York and is super excited to make her debut on the University Theatre stage! Her last role was Vivienne Kensington in Legally Blonde. Constantine would love to thank her family and friends for everything!
DASHA ROYAL
Hawking Clam | Neverland Crew | Mermaid
Sasha is a freshman in international studies. Dasha is making their debut at University Theatre. She would like to thank their family and friends who continue to encourage and support her passion for theatre. Dasha hopes you all enjoy the show.
SULLIVAN G. SCHWARTZ
Captain Robert Falcon Scott | Mermaid | Mollusk
Sullivan is a freshman in education. “This is my first show here at University Theatre. My previous acting experience includes The Baker in Into the Woods, and Joey in Sister Act at Cape Fear Regional Theatre as well as Vlad in Anastasia at Grays Creek High School! A huge thank you to University Theatre for giving me this opportunity!”
FERN SULLIVAN
Teacher | Neverland Crew
Fern is a junior in elementary education with English as second language, ESL. She is making her debut at University Theatre. Previous show credits include The Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz, Mole in The Wind in the Willows, and ensemble member in In the Heights. Fern is a member of PPGA as well as National Parks Club here at the University. She would like to thank her family, friends, and her cat Aoife for the ongoing support through her passion for theatre and performance arts. Fern hopes that you enjoy the show!
ANDREW CAMPBELL SUNDERLAGE
Alf | Mermaid
Andrew is a second-year student in computer engineering. This is his third show with University Theatre, appearing earlier as Senator Fipp in Urinetown the Musical and Chuck in She Kills Monsters. Andrew is excited to share the hard work and playfulness of the cast with you.
ZOE WRIGHT
Fighting Prawn | Pirate | Mermaid
Zoe is a junior in English with a concentration in creative writing and a minor in theatre. Zoe is delighted to be a part of another show with University Theatre! She has previously participated in She Kills Monsters, Urinetown, and The SpongeBob Musical with UT as well as in various shows at Raleigh Little Theatre and Cary Arts Center. She would like to thank her family as well as all the wonderful friends who bring these shows to life.
JACEN YABROFF
Neverland Crew | Mollusk
Jacen is a fifth-year student in mechanical engineering with a minor in theatre. Jacen made his University Theatre debut in the spring of 2022 as Casey in A Case of Salt and is delighted to be able to participate with University Theatre again. He is thankful for his family and friends who continue to encourage and support his passion for theater, and the teams and crew who make the magic happen. Jacen hopes you all enjoy the show!