RHS Theater will present the hit musical “Mamma Mia!” from Thursday, April 16 through Saturday, April 18.

The story follows single mother Donna Sheridan and her engaged daughter Sophie, who is preparing for her wedding. When Sophie secretly invites three of Donna’s former boyfriends to the ceremony, Sophie is left with the task of finding out who her biological father is and deciding who will walk her down the aisle. As the wedding approaches, Donna finds herself uncovering old memories and long-buried emotions, leaving her conflicted about which man, if any, still holds a place in her heart. 

Rampage spoke with several cast members about their roles and excitement for the upcoming production.

Liam Rose as Harry

Senior Liam Rose is not new to the RHS stage. His favorite past credits include Professor Plum in “Clue” and Aaron Samuels in “Mean Girls.” Rose cannot wait to play Harry, the posh British musician from Donna’s past, in the show. 

“I love being able to make a character come to life and find nuances in the script,” Rose said. “It is my favorite part of the process, and it is why I love doing this as a hobby.” 

Sami Walker as Sophie

Sophomore Sami Walker, who plays Sophie, has also built an impressive résumé. From Jack Kelly in “Newsies” to Wednesday in “The Addams Family,” Walker’s versatility and love for performing make her shine on stage. 

“ ‘Mamma Mia!’ is going to be a high-energy production that is amazing for all ages and fun for everyone to see,” Walker said. 

Jeffrey Allen as Sam

Junior Jeffrey Allen, last seen as Colonel Mustard in “Clue,” is excited to play Sam, one of Donna’s former lovers. 

“I’ve always been drawn to performing; it feels very authentic to me,” Allen said. “Learning about a character and story and then leaving my emotions on stage as a vessel for that story is very fulfilling.” 

Sophia Dominguez as Tanya

Sophomore Sophia Dominguez portrays the sassy and confident Tanya, Donna’s best friend. Previously seen as Cady in “Mean Girls” and in leading roles in community theater, Dominguez is eager to take the stage once again.

“I am so excited to perform in ‘Mamma Mia!’ What an incredible mega-musical,” Dominguez said. 

The complete cast list is as follows: 

Principals

• Ella Astorino as Donna
• Samantha Walker as Sophie
• Jeffrey Allen as Sam
• Liam Rose as Harry
• Gavin O’Donnell as Bill
• Sophia Dominguez as Tanya
• Ashly Alphonse as Rosie
• Ahmed Bassam as Sky
• Denny Kahana as Pepper
• Denzel Mancebo as Eddie
• Emma Carothers as Ali
• Kalee Hanson as Lisa
• Marcus Mosquera as Father Alexandrios 

Understudies

• Hannah Hutchinson (Donna)
• Grace Salerno (Sophie)
• Denzel Mancebo (Sam, Harry, Bill)
• Veronica Pope (Tanya)
• Natalie Crespolini (Rosie)
• Denny Kahana (Sky)
• Micah Millard (Pepper, Eddie)
• Jayna Josaphat (Ali)
• Becca Ohlssen (Lisa) 

Featured Dancers 

• Isabella Galluzzo (Dance Captain)
• Alba Vicuna Barzol
• Jayna Josaphat
• Natalie Crespolini
• Cara DeConto
• Melania Leotta 

Ensemble 

• Micah Millard, Kate Pepitone, Aaryan Raghavan, Lauren Rodgers, Katie Garcia, Katie Taggart, Grace Salerno, Libby Cooper, Sabrina Urriola, Hannah Hutchinson, Veronica Pope, Ellie Briones, Becca Ohlssen 

Cast and crew members encourage the community to come out and support RHS Theater.