
April 10 – 12, 2026
Anywhere Theatre Company presents
Twelfth Night
at GARNER Arts Center
by William Shakespeare
Directed and adapted by Peter Royston
Original music by the Altogether
WHERE: Island of Illyria
Anywhere Theatre Company creates a bridge between professional and educational theatre.
THEATRE and STORYTELLING EXPERIENCES: Anywhere Theatre Company offers audiences new stories and new ways to look at the world around us. Our theatrical experiences, created by professional actors, designers and artists, break the boundaries of the traditional stage; by using unusual venues and locations within a community – parks, preserves, streets, historical sites, as well as theatres – to create stories, Anywhere Theatre Company’s experiences allow audiences to see their communities through new eyes.
EDUCATION: Peter and William Royston have worked for nearly 20 years to bring theatre to schools and communities in the form of in-school residencies and afterschool productions and workshops for grades from 2 – 12. Anywhere Theatre Company will continue working with schools of all grades and needs to create enriching, curriculum-based, and fun theatrical productions, programs, workshops and experiences.
Or: What Happens When Everyone Falls in Love with the Wrong Person
Buckle up, theatergoers, because Twelfth Night is Shakespeare’s version of a romantic comedy on espresso shots. It’s got everything: unrequited love, gender confusion, sword fights, terrible fashion choices, and a guy named Sir Toby who is definitely day-drinking.
It all starts with a shipwreck (as so many good stories do). Viola, a smart and spunky young woman, washes up on the shores of Illyria thinking her twin brother Sebastian has drowned. What does she do? Naturally, she puts on a fake mustache (metaphorically) and pretends to be a dude named Cesario to get a job with the local heartthrob, Duke Orsino.
Now, Orsino is head-over-heels for the beautiful, mourning Countess Olivia. He sends Cesario (aka Viola) to woo Olivia on his behalf. But Olivia takes one look at this “young man” and swoons like a Regency romance heroine. That’s right—she falls for Viola-in-disguise. Viola, meanwhile, has secretly fallen for Orsino. So, to review: Orsino loves Olivia, Olivia loves Cesario, and Cesario is actually Viola, who loves Orsino. Got it? Great. It’s a love triangle with extra sides.
Meanwhile, in Olivia’s house, the subplot is its own sitcom. Her uptight, self-important steward Malvolio is tricked by a rowdy trio: Olivia’s party animal uncle Sir Toby Belch (yes, really), the dimwitted but lovable Sir Andrew Aguecheek, and the wily maid Maria. They convince Malvolio that Olivia is in love with him and wants him to prove his affection by wearing yellow stockings. With cross-garters. And smiling constantly. Malvolio ends up looking like a fashion disaster at a Renaissance rave and gets locked in a dark room for his trouble.
Just when things are at peak confusion, Sebastian (Viola’s not-dead-after-all twin) arrives in Illyria. He gets mistaken for Cesario, marries Olivia in a whirlwind “sure, why not?” moment, and basically walks into the last act like, “What did I miss?”
Eventually, everyone figures out who’s who (thank you, matching faces), true love is declared, weddings are planned, and Orsino decides he’s totally cool with Viola being a woman—as long as she promises to keep loving him after she changes out of her disguise.
As for Malvolio? He storms off in a rage, vowing revenge. (Maybe check back in the sequel… if Shakespeare ever writes it.)
So sit back, enjoy the music, and prepare to fall in love with a play where no one is who they say they are, everyone’s in love with the wrong person, and everything turns out wonderfully weird in the end.
Emma Freeman Viola Maddi Landau Olivia Isabella Moncada Maria Tony Hamilton Orsino William Royston Sir Toby Belch Nick Nazario Sir Andrew Aguecheek Luke Johnson Malvolio Pamela Davis Feste Kieran Raghavan Fabian Courteney Cuomo Valentine Theo Pearson Sebastian Clare Johnson Antonio Beatrice Burger The Captain & The Priest Lily Raghavan Second Officer & Dancer
Peter Royston Writer & Director Ninoshka De Leon Gill & Laura Aronoff Choreographer Jerry Zarra Tech & Projections Barclay Travis Stage Manager JJ Zarra Microphones Ari Mack Fight Coordinator Vera Zamdmer Costumes Alan Winick Boat Maker

The Altogether are an indie folk-rock band featuring siblings Jonah & Sierra Scott and Emma Freeman. They have self-released a number of singles and albums, with more than 20 million accumulated streams on Spotify. Jonah is an experienced songwriter, producer, and recording engineer frequently working with other artists and brands. Sierra, in addition to her work with the band, releases her own music, most recently 2022’s Narcissus. And Emma… has her own bio! As passionate songwriters, theater lovers, and Tarrytown locals, they are thrilled to be working with Peter and the Anywhere Theater Company once again as the Twelfth Night music team! www.altogetherband.com
A sharp, brave woman who has absolutely no time for the patriarchy. After a shipwreck, she dresses as a dude to get a job with Duke Orsino. What could go wrong? Oh, you know, falling in love with him while he’s in love with someone else. Her life becomes a tangled mess of mistaken identities, unrequited love, and a whole lot of pretending to be a man (even though her disguise is far from subtle).
Viola’s basically the OG romantic heroine—she’s like if Elizabeth Bennet were shipwrecked, in disguise, and trying to dodge several over-the-top romantic advances all at once.
This guy is the definition of a “hopeless romantic.” He’s in love with Olivia, who clearly doesn’t feel the same way, but he’s convinced that it’s all about the chase. He spends most of the play wooing her, asking Viola (as Cesario) to do all the heavy lifting. Once Viola’s true identity is revealed, suddenly he’s like, “Oh, right, I’ve always been into you!” Classic.
She’s the rich widow who’s been in mourning for her brother for, like, way too long. She swears off men, which is probably why every man in Illyria is sooooo in love with her. But then, Viola-as-Cesario shows up, and she’s like, “Forget the Duke, I want that one.” Olivia’s love story is basically a “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket” cautionary tale—but also, we totally get it, she’s adorable.
Olivia’s uncle, Sir Toby is a lovable, drunk, merry troublemaker. He spends most of the play eating, drinking, and generally getting up to no good, which, honestly, is exactly the kind of relative we all want at family parties. His best work comes when he conspires with Maria to prank the miserable Malvolio. Honestly, Toby’s just here for the fun, and he’s bringing the chaos, whether you like it or not.
Olivia’s clever servant who can definitely outwit anyone. Maria’s the one who masterminds the Malvolio prank (honestly, it’s genius). She’s got a sharp mind, a quick tongue, and she knows how to stir the pot. At first, it seems like she’s just going along with Sir Toby and co., but before long, she’s an equal partner in crime. Plus, spoiler alert: She and Sir Toby end up together, which is adorable, because nothing says “true love” like a good old-fashioned prank war.
Ugh. Malvolio. This guy is the absolute worst, and I mean that in the most entertaining way. He’s Olivia’s steely steward, obsessed with discipline, propriety, and never having fun. His big moment comes when he’s tricked into believing that Olivia’s in love with him, which leads to him dressing up in yellow stockings and cross-garters, looking like a Renaissance clown. Spoiler: No one’s in love with Malvolio, and his whole “I’m better than all of you” act gets him locked up in the end. It’s almost like he had it coming.
A man of zero self-awareness. Sir Andrew’s been trying to woo Olivia for ages, but no one (not even Olivia) is remotely interested. He’s got money, he’s got a ridiculous name, and he’s got no game. Honestly, though, Sir Andrew’s just trying to hang with Sir Toby, who’s more of a role model than anything. He’s a lovable fool, and it’s hard not to root for him—even though he’s basically just there for comic relief.
Viola’s long-lost twin brother, and a total mood when he shows up. He’s like, “Oh hey, I’m not dead! Let’s get married, because… why not?” He ends up accidentally married to Olivia, all because she thinks he’s Cesario. It’s one of the play’s most classic mix-ups, but Sebastian—the guy who’s just like, “Sure, let’s go with this”—is a total champ about the whole thing. He’s probably the most “chill” character in the play, and honestly, we could all use a little more of that energy.
The clown. The fool. The one who’s smarter than everyone else in the room. Feste doesn’t get involved in all the romantic drama—but he’s got the best one-liners and a witty commentary on everyone’s foolishness. You’ll love him for his songs, his biting sarcasm, and his sharp observations about life and love. In a way, he’s the true voice of reason in the middle of all this chaos.
There are a few more minor characters: servants, sailors, and random dudes who occasionally show up to further complicate everything. They don’t have the same chaotic energy as the main characters—but hey, someone has to clean up after the madness, right?

The Captain & the Priest
Bea is very excited to be joining the cast as the Captain and Priest in Twelfth Night! Currently in sixth grade at Sleepy Hollow Middle School, she loves all things theater. She is happy to be back with the Anywhere Theater Company, after appearing as Alice (Alice in Wonderland), Beatrice Elf (Save Santa), as well as performing in The Cemetery Song and The Spectre Bridegroom. She is happy to learn and perform alongside such talented castmates!

Valentine, a servant in Orsino’s household
Courteney is excited to be playing bodhran alongside The Altogether and the part of Valentine in Twelfth Night. She is a Sleepy Hollow-based percussionist and singer/songwriter with a background in musical theatre, and has performed in ATC’s Cemetery Song (Fate 2), Dracula and the Theatre of Doom (Elving Nash), and Othello (Lodovico). Courteney was also Associate Director for Beautiful Night, and for Westchester school performances of Madagascar, Aladdin, and The Wizard of Oz. She finds joy in helping young people shine through theatre and in being part of such an inspiring group of artists at ATC!

Feste
Pamela Davis has been working with Peter Royston for many years (more than either would admit). This is her second show with the Anywhere Theatre Company, and she’s delighted to be part of this incredible troupe.

Viola, a lady of Messaline, shipwrecked on the coast of Illyria, later disguised as Cesario
Emma Freeman is a Westchester-based actor, singer, and songwriter, excited to work with Anywhere Theatre Co for this production! Previously with ATC, she composed music for and played Persephone in “Persephone: A New Musical Experience,” and played Desdemona in “Othello” and Mina in “Dracula and the Theatre of Doom.” Other performance credits include: Finn (“Oceanborn”), Katharine (“Love’s Labour’s Lost”), Juliet (“Romeo and Juliet”), Olive (“The 25th… Spelling Bee”), Nina (“The Seagull”), Claire Clairmont/Elizabeth (Frankenstein adaptation “Monster”). Her original music, including her debut EP Proper Words, can be heard on all major platforms. She is a member of the band The Altogether (whose music you’ll hear throughout this production!) and the band Pleasantville – both of which can be seen live in Westchester this summer! She has a BFA in musical theatre from the University of Miami. https://linktr.ee/emmaraldcity

Orsino, Duke of Illyria
Tony wants the audience to understand the importance of keeping the arts alive, especially in your community. Theatre is the soul at play, hence why we are “players.” It teaches us valuable lessons in perspective, acceptance of others, team building, and the power of imagination, along with the themes expressed within the stories themselves. It is a window to worlds we may never see with our own eyes. To attack the arts and silence the artist is to rob life of joy, self-discovery, and free-thought.

Antonio, friend to Sebastian
Clare Johnson took on the role of Stella Nova in Anywhere’s Rumpelstiltskin in Space! Before that, her last show with Peter Royston as director was Cosette in Les Misérables in 2015. Since then, she did many shows with her college theatre troupe and with Between the Willows theatre company in Burlington, VT.

Malvolio, steward in Olivia’s household
Luke Johnson is a lifelong resident of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow, having been a part of the performing arts since elementary school. Most recently, he did sketch comedy and improv for four years at Marist University in Poughkeepsie, though other acting experience includes his roles as Officer Barrel in Urinetown and John Wilkes Booth in Assassins. Outside of acting, Luke mostly enjoys illustration and art.

Olivia, an Illyrian countess
Maddi is excited to be back performing with Anywhere Theater Company. She’d love to thank Peter Royston for all his support and the cast and crew of Twelfth Night for making the process so amazing, dotted with laughter and teamwork. She would also like to thank her friends, family, and mostly her best friend for their love and continued support. Tutti i Funyuns bubs.

Maria, Olivia’s waiting-gentlewoman
Isabella Moncada is a New York-based actor born and raised in Yonkers and a lifelong lover of Shakespeare. She studied at SUNY Purchase College, where she graduated with a BA in both Theater and Performance and Literature. Some of her most recent theater credits include: Othello (Duke Anzola), Dracula and the Theater of Doom (Charlotte/ U/S Nash), Angels in America, Part 1 (U/S Angel/Emily/Ethel/Woman in Bronx). She has also starred in a few short films, those credits include: Lane Drives Wanda (Lane), Easier Isn’t Always Better (Riley), This House is Haunted (Avery/Madelyn). Isabella is excited and honored to work with such an amazing cast to bring this story to life.

Sir Andrew Aguecheek, Sir Toby’s companion
Nick played Cassio in Anywhere Theatre’s production of Othello. Nick is an active member of the local theatre scene, spanning companies such as Brewster Theater Company, Westchester Collaborative Theater, and Yorktown County Players. Nick’s education began with The Barrow Group in NYC. He also holds an AS in Performing Arts from Westchester Community College. Nick is thrilled to share a double debut with both Anywhere Theatre Company plus Willaim Shakespeare. Recently, he closed with Theatre in the Wood’s production of Halloween at the Hall. Previous productions include Fiddler on the Roof (Motel), Beauty and the Beast (Lefou), and Marjorie Prime (Walter). Nick lives in Peekskill, NY with his two black cats. Instagram: @nicknazario._

Sebastian
Theo Pearson is so excited to be a part of Anywhere Theatre Company’s production of Twelfth Night. Theo has been acting on stage since the age of 8, and recently graduated from Ithaca College as a Musical Theatre major in the summer of 2025. His latest performances include Ensemble/Ted Understudy in Bonnie and Clyde at The Rev Theatre Co, Owen in the new musical Extended Stay at the Kitchen Theatre, as Older Simone in the new musical Vallier in The 2025 Finger Lakes New Works Festival, along with several roles at Ithaca College, including Bud in Bridges Of Madison County, Jim Farrell in Titanic, George in The Language Archive, among others. He would like to thank Anywhere Theatre Co for the opportunity to work on this show and the Garner Art Center for allowing us to use their wonderful space.

Fabian, a gentleman in Olivia’s household
Kieran Raghavan – Kieran is thrilled to be part of Twelfth Night, marking another production with director, Peter Royston. He would like to thank the cast, crew, and his family for all their support. Outside of theater, Kieran is an avid skier, dancer, and Cleveland sports fan. Notable Roles: Pepper, Mamma Mia, Ensemble, Cinderella, Juror 10, 12 Angry Men, Captain Hook, Peter Pan, Harvey Johnson, Bye Bye Birdie, Gratiano, Othello, Macbeth, Macbeth, Demetrius, A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Second Officer and Dancer
Lily Grace Raghavan is thrilled to tackle her third production with Anywhere Theater Company, and to share the stage with her brother Kieran! Her prior favorite roles have been as Donkey in a bilingual production of Shrek, Jr. and Gretl in The Sound of Music.

Sir Toby Belch, Olivia’s kinsman
Will was the co-writer on Anywhere’s premiere musical Persephone, and has worked with his father, Peter Royston, for years on a wide variety of shows, workshops and programs. For Anywhere: Dracula and the Theatre of Doom (Jonathan), The Pirate King of Christmas (Krampus), Save Santa! (Krampus), The Spectre Bridegroom and Other Valentine’s Ghost Stories (Death/The Spectre Bridegroom), and Jungle Book (Shere Khan).
