CAST AND CREATIVES

Collin Young (Charlie Brown) is a graduate from the University of Southern Maine with a BA in Theatre. Some of his recent performances include various characters in Schoolhouse Arts’ production of The Laramie Project, Franz Liebkind with Deertrees’ The Producers, Sammy with Schoolhouse Arts’ The Wedding Singer, Ed Silberberg in Footlights Theater’s And Then They Came For Me, Nick Carroway in Portland Player’s The Great Gatsby, and Young Scrooge in Lyric Music Theater’s Scrooge! The Musical. You can also see his next performance as Bernard at Schoolhouse’s production of Boeing Boeing. He is very excited to be back at Deertrees for his second show, and thanks his family, friends, and partner Cami for all their love and support.

Janelle Raven (Sally Brown) is happy to be returning to the Deertrees stage in one of her dream roles! Her recent local credits include performing in OHMPAA’s Songs for a New World, 06 Female in the world premiere staged reading of Wolf Ballad at Schoolhouse Arts Center, Hold-Me Touch-Me in The Producers at Deertrees Theatre, Lucy Harris in OHMPAA’s Jekyll& Hyde, and Jo March in Little Women at Community Little Theatre. Janelle fell in love with Deertrees Theatre at the age of9 when she performed here in her first ever role as a Workhouse Kid in Oliver! It is a joy for her to not only perform here again more than 20 years later, but to also work at Deertrees as a publicist and social media marketer. She resides in Norway with her talented husband, Aaron, and their three cute and crazy cats.

Hillary Perry (Lucy Van Pelt) is delighted to be spending her summer here once again at the beautiful Deertrees Theatre! You may recognize her from last summer’s production of The Producers, where she played one of the Usherettes/Pearl Girls. Other recent roles on stage include Jane Doe in Ride the Cyclone with Monmouth Community Players, Mina Murray in Dracula: Mark of the Vampire with Footlights Theatre, and Monte the Monkey/Mama Polar Bear in Nieve en la Jungla with Maddy’s Theater of the Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine. She has also enjoyed acting for film over the last couple of years, starring in The Antique as the character Amy, The Revival and the Reckoning as Joanna, The Master Key as Liz, “33” as Crystal, Lil Hel as Sis, and more! Outside of acting, Hillary works in childcare, and enjoys taking dance classes, watching her husband play in his band, and spending time with her family, especially her darling nieces and nephew! “For happiness is anyone and anything at all, that’s loved by you!”

Brandon Reilly (Linus Van Pelt) has always had a love for the performing arts. Growing up in Wisconsin, he was involved in a wide range of musical theater and contemporary ballet productions, where he discovered a deep connection to the stage that has never left him. At 18, Brandon joined the Navy, and while years of service and frequent moves made performing difficult, that passion never faded. His journey eventually brought him to Maine in 2018, where he found not just a new home, but a vibrant and welcoming arts community. Brandon is grateful to be stepping back into the spotlight. He made his Maine stage debut in The Producers at Deertrees Theatre in 2024, performed in the staged reading of the original musical Wolf Ballad, and was a featured vocalist in Songs for a New World with OHMPAA. Most recently he played Papa Bear and various ensemble characters in Deertrees Theatre’s Shrek the Musical. Being part of the local theater scene again has felt like a true homecoming, and he’s excited to continue sharing stories and connecting through performance.

Gregory Judd (Schroeder) This is Gregory’s first production with Deertrees Theatre and he has been having a wonderful time. Gregory has mostly worked with theaters in Portland and Auburn in shows such as Rent, Carrie, The Prom, Beauty and the Beast, and many more. Gregory has been working as amusic teacher in Maine and New Hampshire for a while and is happy to translate that into the musical genius that is Schroeder. Enjoy!

Liam Neault (Snoopy) is a Maine native and graduate of Shenandoah Conservatory with a BFA in Acting. Last summer, Liam appeared as Max Bialystock in The Producers at Deertrees Theatre and is very excited to be spending all summer back in this historic theater! Recently, Liam could be seen onstage in the Deertrees production of Shrek the Musical playing a slightly different canine, the Big Bad Wolf; as well as in OHMPAA’s productions of Songs for a New World and Jekyll& Hyde. Offstage, Liam is a Harrison resident and enjoys audiobooks, craft projects, family game night, couch time with cats Bo and Merlin, and play time with Frankie the puppy.(Tell your dog I said Hi!!)

Christine Vozella (Stage Crew/Ensemble) has been acting, singing, dancing, choreographing and stage managing in numerous community theater and dance venues in Massachusetts, Colorado, and now the great state of Maine. Her favorite acting roles were Aunt Gert in Lost in Yonkers and Lady Catherine in Pride and Prejudice. Christine’s favorite dancing/singing roles were in community theater USO shows Hello Dolly and Big Fish. In Maine she has performed in Dave’s Sauna, and The Producers and is looking forward to performing in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Here’s hoping you have a good seat. Enjoy the show!

Zack Balkcom (Director) is excited to be back at Deertrees Theatre for a second summer and a third production on this historic stage. Maine directing credits include The Producers (Deertrees, 2024), Songs for a New World (OHMPAA, 2025), Shrek the Musical (Deertrees, 2025), and now You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown . Originally from Upstate New York, Zack has performed in, directed, or been a part of numerous productions. He’s passionate about making theatre and music that brings people together. Zack would like to thank Gail and Deertrees for their continued belief and support as well as the cast and crew for making this such a fun and rewarding summer! CAST AND CREATIVE

Natalie Veilleux (Music Director/Ensemble) is an orchestra teacher in Oxford Hills, she loves music and dancing and has been involved in musical theater since high school. She has been on stage and in pit bands playing cello and violin in several community theaters around New England. Her music directing debut was earlier this year with S ongs for a New World , she is very happy to work with a lot of the same amazing people for Charlie Brown !

Kristen MacBride (Choreographer) began dancing at age 2. She spent most of her time studying ballet, tap, jazz, and acro at the Art of Dance in Greene, Maine. Kristen attended the University of Maine at Orono, where she obtained a minor in dance in addition to her B.A. in Mathematics. During her college years, she was a member of the University of Maine Dance Team, and even had the opportunity to perform at a game at Gillette Stadium! She studied at Laurie’s School of Dance in Winslow, Maine from 2014-2018 and in these years she also was the choreographer for two summer theater productions in Buckfield, The Little Mermaid and Thoroughly Modern Millie ! Kristen now takes classes at Casco Bay Movers in Portland, Maine, which is close to where she lives and works in Southern Maine.

Hayleigh Young (Stage Manager) is thrilled to be part of the Deertrees Theatre family. She recently stage managed Shrek the Musical and is excited to return for You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown . With a deep love for the behind-the-scenes world, Hayleigh thrives offstage—bringing productions to life with care, organization, and heart. She is also currently stage managing The Importance of Being Earnest at M&D Playhouse. Though rarely seen on stage, Hayleigh is passionate about the collaborative process that powers every show. She looks forward to continuing her journey with Deertrees and contributing to many more productions in the future.

Jenn Rennie (Production Designer) is in her second season as the resident costume and production designer at the renowned Deertrees Theatre in Harrison! Last season, she had the pleasure of planning, designing, and crafting costumes for On Golden Pond, The Producers and Monsters: A Midlife Musical Meltdown. This summer, she has taken on a swamp, a doghouse, a pineapple under the sea (at Community Little Theatre), and a nursing home filled with colorful characters. She thanks her husband and children for their love, support, and patience, and can’t wait to see what comes next.

Aaron Skolfield (Technical Director) is excited to be returning to Deertrees Theatre for his second summer! A Jack-of- all-trades, you can find him running sound, lights, building sets, and more here at Maine’s Most Enchanting Playhouse. He won the Broadway World Maine Award for Best Sound Design of a Musical (Non-Professional) for his work on Deertrees Theatre’s The Producers in 2024. You may have also seen him on stage in OHMPAA’s productions of The 25 Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Leaf Coneybear), Clue (Wadsworth), and Monty Python’s Spamalot (Sir Lancelot). He lives in Norway with his wife and three cats.