Cast & Bio Information
Henry Larson '26 - William Barfee
Henry is a junior and is beyond enthused to be in his sixth show at Bellarmine. His past roles include Peter in Jesus Christ Superstar (BCP), Harold Hill in The Music Man (Starting Arts), Wizard of Oz in The Wizard of Oz (CMTSJ), and many more! When Henry is not nervously and awkwardly spelling words with his foot, he enjoys chatting and spending time with his friends & family and becoming a major cinephile. He hopes and prays you enjoy the show!
Kaleah Taylor '26 (Archbishop Mitty) - Olive Ostrovsky
Kaleah is so excited to be in Spelling Bee at Bellarmine! This has been her favorite middle school and Olive has been a dream role since she was in 8th grade. Past favorite roles include Soul Girl/Ensemble in Jesus Christ Superstar, Chorus in Antigone, Kitty in Chicago: Teen Edition, Miss Barley in A Gentleman’s Guide…, Yvette in Clue, Ensemble in The Wedding Singer (BCP), and Maria in 9 to 5 (SA DT).
Aidan Mangalick '26 - Charlito Chip Tolentino
Pontious Pilate (Judas U/S) in Jesus Christ Superstar, Billy Flynn in Chicago, Monty Navarro in A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Colonel Mustard in Clue, Ensemble in Little Shop of Horrors, Ensemble in Wedding Singer, Sanguine Humors (Bellarmine) Merit Scholar Student (Community School of Music & Arts)
Kavan Bhatia '25 - Leaf Coneybear
Sophie Ajlouny '25 (Presentation) - Logainne "Schwartzy" Schwartandgrubenierre
Sophie is a senior at Presentation High School and is excited to be participating in the spelling bee! Her past favorite roles include Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar (BCP), Elle Woods in Legally Blonde (PHS), and Maureen Johnson in Rent(CMTSJ). Sophie is also a member of Bellarmine’s improv team Sanguine! She dedicates this show to all the little girls with lisps out there. She loves you love her, America!
Victoria Kim '25 (The Kings Academy) - Marcy Park
Victoria is a senior at The King’s Academy. She is excited to be performing in her first ever Bellarmine show! Some of her favorite past roles have been Ursula in The Little Mermaid and an Apple Tree in The Wizard of Oz. She would like to thank her loving and supporting parents and of course, her ever helpful vocal teacher Sheila Townsend.
Leo Chernyakhovskiy '25 - Mitch Maloney
Leo has played the roles of Judas Iscariot, Amos Hart, and various ensemble roles at Bellarmine College Prep. and is excited to be a part of this production of The 25th Annual Putnam Country Spelling Bee!
Gavin Gibson '25 - Vice Principal Douglas Panch
This is Gavin’s first show at Bellarmine. He is a proud alumni of Discovery Charter School and Ms. Mariann’s preschool. He is a proud Sanguine Humors member of 2 years.
Alexa Cruz '25 (Pioneer High School) - Rona Lisa Peretti
Alexa, a senior at Pioneer High School pursuing a degree in Musical Theatre, is excited to be playing Rona Lisa Peretti in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Alexa has always loved performing and brings her comedic timing and heart to the role of Rona, a former spelling champion now hosting the bee. Alexa has appeared in several Bellarmine productions, including Mama Morton in Chicago and Simon Zealotes in Jesus Christ Superstar. She has also performed with CMT as Catherine in Pippin and as Joanne Jefferson in RENT. Alexa is grateful for the support of her family and friends along the way. When she’s not on stage, Alexa enjoys spending time with her friends and exploring new places. She’s thrilled to be a part of this show and can’t wait to share it with the audience!
Jule Rohana '25 - Carl Dad
Jule is a Senior at Bellarmine and is super excited to be in Spelling Bee, as Carl Dad. Elsewhere in the Bellarmine Theatre Arts universe he can be found in Sanguine Humors. He has done theatre tech for three shows (Little Shop of Horrors, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, and Chicago) and has performed in Antigone, Jesus Christ Superstar and the 2024 Bellarmine Fashion Show.
Adrian Ruiz '27 - Dan Dad
Adrian is a sophomore at Bellarmine and he's super excited to play the role of Dan Dad in Spelling Bee! This is his 5th show at Bellarmine, and his 2nd in his sophomore year. Past show credits include Caiaphas in Jesus Christ Superstar, The Messenger in Antigone, Harry/Ensemble in Chicago, and Guard/Ensemble in Gentleman's Guide, all at Bellarmine, as well as Olin Britt in The Music Man and Ensemble in The Prom at Starting Arts. Enjoy the show!
Rohan Shah '27 - Olive's Dad / Leaf's Father
Rohan is a sophomore at Bellarmine College Preparatory. He transferred from Houston, TX this year, and this is his first show at Bellarmine. He was an actual spelling bee champion and competitor at the school, district, and regional level in 2020. He is so excited to be playing Olive’s Dad/Leaf’s Father in this musical!
Amiya Sheth '26 (Los Gatos High School) - Olive's Mom / Leaf's Sister
Amiya is a Junior at LGHS and is excited to play Olive’s mom and Marigold in his 3rd show at Bellarmine. Past shows include Wednesday in WVYT’s production of The Addams Family, Soul Girl/Ensemble in Bellarmine’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar, and Annie in Bellarmine’s production of Chicago.
Ivy Osment '26 (Los Gatos High School) - Leaf's mother / Other Roles
Ivy is a junior at Los Gatos High School. This is her second show at Bellarmine. She was also in Jesus Christ Superstar this year in the ensemble. Some of her other favorite roles were Morticia in The Addams Family (WVYT), Gabrielle in Cinderella (LGHS), and Seasons of Love Soloist and Mrs. Jefferson in Rent (WVYT). She hopes you enjoy the show!
Skyler Merritt '27 - Ensemble Speller / Other Roles
Skyler is a sophomore here at Bellarmine. He participates in Bellarmine Accapella, choir, and just completed his first production Jesus Christ Superstar.
Nolan Del Carlo '28 - Ensemble Speller / Other Roles
Nolan has been doing theater since kinder, but recently he was in Reuben in JATATD, Stacee Jaxx in Rock of Ages, Kenickie in Grease, Ensemble in JCS
Xavier Hamilton '27 - Ensemble Speller / Other Roles
Xavier is a sophomore at Bellarmine who is very excited to be in his very first show here. He has previously done shows for other companies and also plays football for Bellarmine. Previous shows: Aladdin - Narrator, 101 Dalmatians - Roger, Winne the Pooh - Winne, Kinky Boots - Young Lola, Pippin - Ensemble, Rent - Steve.
Jack Shafter '25 - Ensemble Speller / Other Roles
Jack is a senior who is taking on the Bellarmine stage for his critically acclaimed debut in the 25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.