Worcester Prep Middle Schoolers Delight Audiences with “101 Dalmatians” Performance

6/3/2025

Berlin, MD — On Thursday, May 29, middle school students at Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) wowed audiences with their performance of the musical 101 Dalmatians. Directed by Upper School Dance/Drama Director Paulette DeRosa-Matrona, the show was held in the school’s Athletic and Performing Arts Center. It was enjoyed by parents, friends, and fellow Lower and Middle School students.

The production was a true community effort, showcasing the talents of the WPS middle school students and supported by faculty and staff. Parents and friends of the school community packed the auditorium to celebrate the students’ hard work and dedication.

Founded in 1970, WPS is a private, independent Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 School, located in Berlin, Maryland. Approximately 500 students attend from Maryland, Delaware and Virginia. For more information about WPS, please visit www.worcesterprep.org or call 410.641.3575.

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8th grader Juliet Webster (Rehoboth Beach, DE) shines in the role of Cruella De Vil in the WPS middle school production of 101 Dalmatians.
WPS 8th graders Emerson Bofinger (Ocean View, DE) and Kaylin Zervakos (Selbyville, DE) as Roger and Anita in this year’s production of 101 Dalmatians.
The puppy dalmatians, played by Emma Deweerdt (Berlin, MD), Brianna Lynch (Dagsboro, DE), Madelyn Bobenko (Berlin, MD), and Nikol Petkova (Ocean City, MD).
Sergeant Tibbs, played by Rodolphe Crevecoeur (Seaford, DE), with the dog narrators: Elif Tekmen (Bishopville, MD), Haviland Russel-Wood (Berlin, MD), Vivian Spraul (Ocean View, DE), and Sadie Kremer (Snow Hill, MD).
The Dogcatcher and Police Officer take Cruella De Vil and her henchmen Horace and Jasper away as they are caught kidnapping the puppies. Pictured from left: Emerson Bofinger (Ocean View, DE), Kaylin Zervakos (Selbyville, DE), Juliet Webster (Rehoboth Beach, DE), Nonda Gjikuria (Ocean City, MD), Samuel Baker (Salisbury, MD), and Jaden Washington (Ocean View, DE).
This year’s talented cast of the WPS middle school production of 101 Dalmatians. Seated: Mariella Anthony (Frankford, DE), Elif Tekmen (Bishopville, MD), Vivian Spraul (Ocean View, DE), Haviland Russel-Wood (Berlin, MD), Eli Parker (Snow Hill, MD), Addy Wisniewski (Bishopville, MD), Nikol Petkova (Ocean City, MD), Madelyn Bobenko (Berlin, MD), Emma Deweerdt (Berlin, MD), Brianna Lynch (Dagsboro, DE), Kylee Hutton (Millsboro, DE), Sophia Nguyen (Dagsboro, DE), Lily Barker (Ocean City, MD), Hannah Coyle (Berlin, MD), and Sadie Kremer (Snow Hill, MD). Standing: Sydney Parker (Snow Hill, MD), Will Schlesinger (Ocean Pines, MD), CJ Labin (Rehoboth Beach, DE), Rodolphe Crevecoeur (Seaford, DE), Nonda Gjikuria (Ocean City, MD), Aiden Finnerty (Seaford, DE), Jaden Washington (Ocean View, DE), Samuel Baker (Salisbury, MD), Hunter Harrison (Berlin, MD), Juliet Webster (Rehoboth Beach, DE), Kaylin Zervakos (Selbyville, DE), Emerson Bofinger (Ocean View, DE), Zachary Montague (Selbyville, DE), Keller Hoch (Salisbury, MD), Sebastian Correa (Ocean City, MD), and Jack Hornung (Newark, MD).

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Worcester Preparatory School

508 South Main Street, Berlin, MD 21811

Phone: 410-641-3575 | Fax: 410-641-3586

Celebrating 50 years, WPS is an independent, college prep day school for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 students. Located in Berlin, Maryland, the private school attracts an average of 500 students from Maryland, Delaware and Virginia.