Our Team
As an STO, I hope to efficiently communicate with my fellow officers to organize events and problem-solve. I have been in productions since I was nine, and have played multiple leads as well as ensemble and supporting roles. I have also pparticipated in multiple workshops and acting, vocal, and dance classes since a young age. I have attended the 2025 New York Thespian Festival and 2025 NYSTEA. I am also part of Fort Hamilton's Drama E-Board. Playing guitar is a non-theatre related thing I love doing. Thespians can expect me to hear other's conflicts or ideas, and further develop logical ways to help solve them or make the idea come to life. One of my favorite theatre activities I've been a part of was attending NYSTEA because of how much feedback I got performance-wise, as well as the opportunity I got to perform infront of a new audience and meet new people.
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Stefania Conte
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STEFANIA CONTE (William Floyd High School/Troupe 956) is overjoyed to serve as a New York State Thespian Officer! She has been participating in theatre since the age of four. She currently affiliates herself with her school’s theatre program as well as the Gateway Playhouse located in Bellport on Long Island. Her favorite credits at Gateway are The Gateway’s Holiday Spectacular ON ICE! Starring Nancy Kerrigan (Youth Singer, u/s Elf) and Finding Nemo Jr. (Coral, Nigel). Aside from her theatrical activities, Stefania enjoys writing/reciting poetry and listening to all kinds of music (with her current favorite being avant-garde/indie artist Will Wood). As a State Thespian Officer, Stefania hopes to establish a streamlined and engaging NY Thespians experience, with the ultimate goal of creating long-lasting connections for Thespians across the state. Additionally, she considers herself an approachable and communicative leader for the state. A theatre experience that Stefania considers defining for her would be having been in the ensemble of Pippin, as she considers it the experience that matured her the most as a performer. She would like to thank her friends, teachers and family for their constant support.
Mathias Boodram
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Hello my name is Mathias Boodram! I’ve been involved with numerous shows ranging from my schools showcases, to Shrek Jr. the musical, Beauty And The Beast Jr. musical, Queens by Lindsay Price, and I’ve also gone to my old elementary school and dressed and acted the part as certain characters from their movie nights. Outside of theatre crocheting is my favorite hobby to pass time and plus I’m creating something cute and wonderful all in one! One of my favorite shows that I have done would have to be Shrek Jr. which I played lord Farquad, as well as be a co-set and costume designer. It really put my creativity, dedication and pure will power to the test. But in the end it paid off 100%. However, as a STO, my goals are to encourage others to join theater, in general raise awareness, and give the same love and passion that I have for theatre all around the world by connecting with other troops and showing the astonishing world of theatre off. As a leader I will make it my pride, joy, and goal to be attentive, cooperative, creative, mature, and as helpful one can be. Can’t wait to see what this position brings me and what amazing work we can create all together as a theatre family!
Charlotte Nerayoff
Charlotte Nerayoff is an International Honors Thespian and an active participant in Great Neck North High School’s performing arts program. She is the President of Junior Players, North’s theater group. She has attended the Juilliard Pre-College Summer Programs for both Classical Voice and Musical Theatre, as well as Northwestern’s Pre-College Summer Program for Acting. She received the Roger Rees New Faces Recognition in both her freshman and junior years. A three-time All-County vocalist, she has been President of North’s Choir for two years. Aside from theater, she loves writing poetry for her own enjoyment! Her favorite musical she has done at North is The Pajama Game. Being a part of the STO, she hopes to incorporate her love for songwriting to bring people together. Therefore, others can expect her to help organize ways to instill community bonds within the thespian community.
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Angelina DiTroia
Angelina DiTroia is honored to serve as a Thespian Officer for New York State this year. She currently serves as treasurer for her school’s Thespian troupe and is passionate about creating a stronger, more connected theater community across the state. Outside of theater, Angelina enjoys environmental advocacy, debating in Model Congress, and reading.
As an STO, Angelina plans to explore new ways for students to connect, build community, and encourage participation. Fellow Thespians can expect a leader who listens deeply, supports everyone’s voice, and works to make theater an inclusive space for all.
Angelina’s favorite shows include Mean Girls (Regina George) and The Wizard of Oz (Wicked Witch). What stood out most in these experiences wasn’t just the roles but the incredible friendships and sense of teamwork: the shared goal of creating something together that goes far beyond the stage.
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Alessia Surdich
Alessia Surdich is a dedicated high school junior with a lifelong passion for theater, beginning with local productions at age five and evolving to include technical theater, notably stage managing. Shrek Jr. the Musical, was a memorable highlight where she both performed and assistant stage managed. This fall she will stage manage on her own, her first full-scale musical. Beyond theater, Alessia is deeply passionate about film and photography, a pursuit she will begin at the Long Island High School for the Arts this upcoming school year.
Her experience as a stage manager has honed her ability to lead with an open mind and listen with inclusivity, skills she's eager to bring to her role as a State Thespian Officer. As an STO, Alessia aims to significantly increase the Thespian society's presence within her community, fostering greater collaboration and sharing her love for the art form. Fellow Thespians can count on Alessia to be a proactive and approachable leader, dedicated to fostering an inclusive theatrical environment for all. She is excited to begin her first school year as both an International Thespian member and a State Thespian Officer!
Jordan Rivera
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Hello, My name is Jordan Rivera and I am in the 12th grade and I am heavily involved with my school's theater program! I also love marching band and Indoor percussion as I have recently gotten back into playing the drums! I love music in its entirety, no matter what form. One goal I have as an STO is to make sure the voices of all thespians alike are heard and listened to. Thespians can expect me to try and make sure that no one falls on deaf ears, and that everyone can be well attended to.One of my favorite shows to be a part of was "The Addams Family" where I was Gomez Addams!! I hope to have a great year with all of my fellow STO's!
Mia Balcarcel
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Mia Balcarcel has been heavily involved in William Floyd’s theatre program since 2021. As a member of Troupe #956, she has consistently demonstrated to be a dedicated and reliable addition to any cast. In any given show, she makes sure to bring an entertaining and authentic aura to her roles. One goal she strives to achieve as an STO officer is to further improve outreach and communication between directors, officers, and members alike through social media. Fellow Thespian members can expect an understanding and respectful leadership style from Mia, oftentimes prompting teamwork and dedication to her peers. Outside of ITS, she’s involved in her school’s band (A member of her school’s Pep Band, former SCMEA 2025 member and an upcoming Wind Ensemble Flautist) and enjoys rollerblading during after-school hours. Additionally, she enjoys content-creation and has obtained a consistent following overtime. Her favorite theatre experience so far was her work in Guys and Dolls at William Floyd High School. She believed that the work and effort put into this specific show strengthened her acting/comedic timing further than ever before. Mia looks forward to working with ITS and serving as an STO for this upcoming year!
Mariangel Osorio
Good morning! My name is Mariangel and I’ve began theater my sophomore year of high school as a crew member for our play. Since starting, I fell in love with being backstage but also being helpful. I’ve always tried to just do what needs to be done. my favorite i have been a part of my high schools spring production of legally blonde, where there were many wacky moments and happy mishaps that made the whole experience unforgettable. I became a thespian in the beginning of my junior year from how many points I had from simply helping my director out and just being present with the theater events. On my off time I really enjoy learning new skills like making yarn bracelets or learning new braid styles. I like being curious and this can help me bring new ideas to the table, as well as work very well with people around me. My goal for being an STO is to be able to show everyone the amazing community I got introduced to when I first began and I can’t wait to continue my journey with another amazing group of people!
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Lana Goldsmith
Lana has been involved in theater for almost all her life, though it really only clicked as her thing in 8th grade thanks to her chorus teacher. She has been a thespian since Troupe 201 was revived her sophomore year. Being a theater kid, she loves all forms of performing arts; however she was specifically drawn to dance in 8th grade when she joined her local studio’s dance team and has been a key role for the team since, hosting bonding activities or playing lead roles in group numbers. As an STO, Lana hopes to create a better, more interconnected community and network for the thespian society in New York so more students can get involved. Her favorite show she has been a part of was Beauty and the Beast where she got to choreograph certain numbers as well as play the role of Babette on a breathtaking set with amazing costumes and props. She can’t wait to make more memories and hopefully help others make memories too this year as an STO!
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Miya Zhu
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I'm the head light designer at my school, where I support productions through technical storytelling. Outside of theater, I enjoy watching films and writing reviews on letterboxd.
As a STO, my goal is to advocate for all regions of New York and help keep theater welcoming, inclusive, and alive across the state. I’m committed to encouraging new voices and making space for everyone to try theater.
One of my favorite Theater experiences was being an ACT 2 Open Stage Project student, where I learned the stories of many Woman and Non-Binary Folk in the Backstage Theater industry. It opened my eyes to new perspectives and deepened my passion for inclusive storytelling.
Frankie Mattera
Frankie Mattera goal as an STO is to get the community more involved with the amazing things we do in theatre and overall improve thespian society throughout the state. Hi s involvement in theatre includes: attending a musical theatre class in school, participating in his high school’s yearly shows such as being in the ensemble, u/s for pippin in the musical “Pippin” and Benny Southstreet in the musical “Guys and Dolls.” He is also an active contributor in his schools’ chapter. His favorite theatre experience has been playing the role of Benny southstreet in “Guys and Dolls” because he grew such amazing friendships with so many people and it made the show such a magical experience for him and his castmates.
His other interests are singing in his high school acapella group, playing sports, and hanging out with his friends.
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Wallace Berman
Wallace acts in Fort Hamilton high school’s productions and is an active member of their drama club’s e-board. A goal he has is to create more friendships between the troupes in New York and strengthen the theatre community. This year his favorite thing he was involved in was the production Complete Works of Shakespeare at his school. He enjoys playing guitar in his free time and loves his dog Coco very much
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Raneen Khalil
Raneen acts in Fort Hamilton High Schools Productions and is the Historian of the Drama Club. Raneen has been to the Thespian festival 2 years so far and has been to NYSTEA once. A goal she has is to get more theater students involved in New York Thespian activities and bring together tropes. This year, she enjoyed being in Complete Works of Shakespeare at Fort Hamilton High School. She enjoys reading DC comics and playing guitar in her free time.
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Kerrigan Fitzpatrick
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Kerrigan Fitzpatrick is senior in Fort Hamilton High School. Kerrigan loves to dance, do photography, and hang out with all of her friends. She is so excited to be an STO!!!
Emma Poritzky
I involve myself in theater in many different ways. This year, I am the co-treasurer of my school's drama club. Last year, I was the director of sponsorships in the drama club. In previous years, I have been involved in my school's musicals and plays, both in the cast and crew. While I've participated in my local community theater, I’m new to the New York Thespians, and this is my first year as an STO. A goal I have for this year is to learn as much as I can to take back to the theater in my community. I always want to respect my fellow thespians in any way I can and make sure to consider their ideas. A big part of why I took on this role is to advocate for everyone in the theater community, which has always been a priority for me. Outside of the theater, I enjoy rock climbing, cooking, and hanging out with friends.
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Ellie Segal is a Junior at great neck north high school. Having loved theatre since she was young, she is so happy to be working with the STO! Her experience includes being a 5 star thespian in troupe 201s Junior Players and participating in all 4 productions they put on each year. She also is vice president of Tri-M music honors society, and an active member of her schools select singers and acapella clubs.
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Anna Strupinsky is a sophomore at Fort Hamilton High School who is excited to be an STO! She loves to crochet and have fun with makeup. Anna hopes to bring more people to being a Thespian and get everyone connected through theater! One of her favorite theater activities she has done is submitting a makeup design thespy. Anna can not wait to meet new people and share her ideas