Frog and Toad KIDS Meriden Youth Theater - RISING STARS

The Cast of Frog and Toad

Congrats and thank you to our 2025 CITs! Angelina, Bella, Katie, Maggie, Rowan, Luke, Joanna, Zoe, Cali, Sam, Liv, Maddie, Kylie, Katherine, Kara, and Kamy

Thanks to our 2025 Gold Sponsors

Thanks to our Silver sponsors!

MTC Session 1 History

  • 2025: Frog and Toad KIDS
  • 2024: Finding Nemo KIDS
  • 2023: Winnie the Pooh KIDS
  • 2022: AristoCats KIDS
  • 2021: Jungle Book KIDS
  • 2020: Annie KIDS
  • 2019: Frog and Toad KIDS
  • 2018: Willy Wonka KIDS
  • 2017: 101 Dalmations KIDS
  • 2016: Sleeping Beauty KIDS
  • 2015: AristoCats KIDS
  • 2014: Jungle Book KIDS
  • 2013: Frog and Toad KIDS
  • 2012: Winnie the Pooh KIDS

MTC Staff

  • Director: Jalina Secchiaroli
  • Assistant Directors: Ethan Pipicelli and Ray Sanders
  • CIT Director: Stefanie Szawerda
  • Creative Team: Jia Contardo, Peighton O'Hara, Annie Krupski
  • CITS Session A- Kamy Giacomarro, Liv Kingsland, Maddie Kingsland, Kara Starkey, Sam Hughes, Cali Ruhe, Katherine Sanders, Kiley Rybak
  • CITs Session B - Angelina Blair, Maggie Cariffa, Kate Bebe, Rowan O'Hara, Bella Panico, Zoe Mullins, Joanna Pera, Luke Barbeiri
  • Technical Director: Joe Oblon
  • Lighting Design - Peighton O'Hara
  • Tech Crew - Raelynn Ferguson, Cali Ruhe, Emily Levine

Special Thanks To

  • Bryan Brazel, camp director
  • Juna and Kim for organizing our Tiki Bar Fundraiser
  • Carmen, Steve, and John of the Meriden YMCA for their continued support of this program
  • Joel and all the Y employees who set up our MYTent each season
  • All our MYT families for choosing MTC and Mountain Mist as your child's summer camp

Director's Note

Welcome to our production of A Year With Frog and Toad!

Bringing this charming tale to life has been a whirlwind journey. We’ve had just 8 days to put it all together! And yet, what these young performers have accomplished in such a short time is nothing short of magical. They’ve poured their hearts into every song, every scene, and every moment of this show, and I couldn’t be prouder of their hard work, focus, and joy.

This production is like stepping into the pages of a colorful storybook. It's whimsical, warm, and full of life. Just like the original characters, our Frog and Toad (and their delightful friends) remind us of the beauty of friendship, the rhythm of the seasons, and the simple joys of everyday moments.

Thank you for joining us for this sweet adventure. We hope it leaves you smiling, humming a tune, and maybe even wanting to jump into a pile of leaves.

With gratitude,

Jalina Secchiaroli

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