Matilda the Musical - Meet the Cast & Crew

Foster’s love of theater began early with her mother in her hometown of Aspen, Colorado. She has been involved with The Acting Company since 1992 on both sides of the lights as a board member, actress, director, costume and properties mistress, and set designer. Her work has won regional acclaim, garnering her Sarta’s Elly awards and nominations. Currently, Foster has semi-retired from her chiropractic clinic and is co-teaching future stars how to create the enchantment of theater through partnering with Yuba City Charter School Afterschool and Summer Drama Programs. In her spare time, she continues expanding The Acting Company’s community theater lending resource. Foster is grateful to the Yuba Sutter community for its continued participation and support in the magic of theater.

Megan’s theatrical career began at 11 years old when she played the Mayor of Munchkin City in her middle school’s production of Wizard of Oz. She continued to pursue the stage through high school before taking a two-decade hiatus before coming back to it as Mrs. Webb in The Acting Company’s production of Our Town. She returned to The Acting Company to play Jean Perkins in Funny Money. She is now learning the art of stage craft, production, and managing Matilda the Musical in the hopes of directing a play in 2026. She would like to thank her endlessly supportive family for always believing in her!

Katherine is 12 years old and in 7th grade at Bear River Middle School. Being born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, she lived there until she was 3, then moved to Louisiana. It wasn’t long after moving to California, four years later, that musical theater became one of her hobbies. Some of her other hobbies include crocheting, playing the violin, singing, and dancing. She has been doing theater for three years and started at the Lincoln Theater. This is her first time performing with The Acting Company and her first lead role. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Amanda is the owner of Rising Stars Dance Studio and is honored to have been given the opportunity to choreograph this musical. She got her first taste in musical theater as a senior in high school and fell in love. Musical theater dance classes quickly became a favorite of hers to teach at her studio and she is thrilled to be working with The Acting Company for the first time. Of course, being a mom of 3, owning a small business where she teaches 20+ dance classes and choreo-graphing an entire musical wasn’t keeping her busy enough – so she also auditioned for the role of Miss Honey! She wants to thank all of her friends and staff who have helped so that she can take on this opportunity, to her dance students who have helped push her out of her comfort zone, the wonderful cast of Matilda  or welcoming her with open arms, and especially to her husband who has shown endless support in all her endeavors and  never forgets to tell her how wonderful she is.

I love being on stage – opera, choir, plays, musical theater – and I am so fortunate to have performed in Europe, the Bay Area, and the stages of Yuba Sutter and Marysville for almost 40 years. While this is my ninth production with The Acting Company, this is the first ever musical I have done here! What also makes this production so special for me is that I get to perform side-by-side with my wonderful fiancé, Sam Scott (Mr. Wormwood)! I am also thrilled to finally work with director Foster McManus. Matilda is a very special, magical children’s story, and the cast and crew have worked so hard to bring you that magic. We hope you laugh, cry, and enjoy the show!

Sam has been performing on Yuba Sutter stages for the past decade and is thrilled to finally make his musical debut. Even better, he gets to make it alongside his beautiful fiancée (Mrs. Wormwood)! He’s excited to round out The Acting Company’s 40th season, working with an incredible cast of both young and seasoned talent and one of their best directors. He hopes everyone enjoys the show as much as he does.

Tommy is 9 years old and is currently a 4th grader at Yuba City Charter School. He got his start in theater at the Yuba City Charter School After School and Summer Program. He has acted in 5 productions with that program and his favorite role was Flynn Rider. Off the stage, Tommy enjoys playing football, soccer, and video games. He is very excited to be playing Bruce in Matilda, and he hopes you enjoy the show!

Grace is SO excited to act in her first production with The Acting Company. She is a 2nd grade student at Twin Rivers Charter School who loves to sing and dance. Grace had her musical debut this summer in Frozen Jr. and is thrilled to have a larger role in Matilda. When she isn’t playing on stage, you can find her playing softball, doing arts and crafts, or hanging out with friends. Grace wants to thank her parents for supporting her so much throughout the rehearsals and she hopes you enjoy the show!

Lily is 12 years old and is so excited for this show. She spends most of her time at her dance studio, Rising Stars Dance Studio, where her favorite classes are Tap and Musical Theater. She also likes assisting with some of the preschool ballet classes. Lily has had leading roles in her dance recitals, including Alice in Wonderland, and Peter Pan in Neverland. She is excited to be participating in her first ever musical. She wants to thank her family and friends, especially her dance buddies, who have always been so encouraging and are her biggest cheerleaders.

Daisy is 10 years old and is excited to be doing yet another activity with her big sister. She has been taking dance classes with her mom since she was 3 but has been working very hard this last year to come out of her shell and let her big, beautiful personality shine on stage. She recently played the part of London Kid in her last dance recital Matilda will be her first musical and she would like to thank her friends and family, as well as many wonderful teachers who have supported her by showing up to her dance recitals and making her feel special in and out of school.

Angelina is so excited to be in Matilda. She attends Twin Rivers Charter School and is currently in the 5 th grade. She loves to sing and dance, and has been in a few musicals including Geology Rocks, Hans Bronson, Suessical, and most recently, Frozen. When she isn’t performing, you can find her reading, playing the guitar, or in dance class. She would like to thank her family and especially her twin sister, Bella, for being so supportive. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Bella is thrilled to be in the production of Matilda, especially since she gets to perform with her twin sister, Angelina. Bella loves to

perform and has been in a few musicals including Seize the Day, Geology Rocks, Suessical, and Frozen but this is her first time performing with The Acting Company. She is currently in the 5th grade at Twin Rivers Charter School and in her free time you can find her reading, singing, hanging out with her cat, or in a dance class. She would like to thank her friends and family for their support and hopes you enjoy the show!

Athena is a 5th grader at Lincrest Elementary and very active in band and drama. Since age 3 she has dreamed of being on stage or in film, making this production a musical dream come true! She has appeared in two previous productions – The Acting Company’s “Wicked Witch of the Old West” as a munchkin and Lincrest’s “The Velveteen Rabbit” as the grandma. She loves spending time with her baby brother, Atticus, hanging out with her crazy family, watching Stranger Things, creating art, and singing. She says this show is

absolutely amazing – so enjoy!

Amy is a wife and mother to 3 beautiful and talented daughters. She is a real estate agent in the local Yuba-Sutter area and also a caregiver to people with special needs and her elderly grandparents. Amy has always helped with the productions that her children were in, but this is the first time she is on stage with a part of her own. She is very excited to be working with this very talented cast, especially the kids.

Karina is a mom of two teenagers and a licensed therapist. This is her very first foray into the adventure of theater, although she has been a long-time fan and supporter of the arts in any form. She was inspired to audition specifically for this production as she spent much of her childhood watching a VHS copy of Matilda on repeat. Matilda is a much beloved character for Karina because she very much related to her story as a child. She is both excited and nervous but hopes to discover a new love for participating in the theater with this new venture.

Lindsey is a full-time mom and the front desk manager at the Holiday Inn Express in Yuba City, yet still finds time to volunteer and act. Despite her busy schedule, she pours her heart into her beloved, chaotic family that she adores. This is only her second production with The Acting Company – her first as the sheriff in “The Wicked Witch of the Old West”. She recommends fastening your seatbelts to enjoy this musical rollercoaster!

 Steve is the Music Director for MATILDA THE MUSICAL. Steve studied at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, although his degree is in Computer Science. He also has a Master’s Degree in Computer Information Systems and teaches part-time at Yuba College in their Computer Science department. Previous Music Director credits at The Acting Company include: I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change; Paint Your Wagon; Fiddler on the Roof; Mamma Mia!; I Do!, I Do!, and Gypsy, in addition to five years with Bah Humbug.