Aidan Panno (19) backstage at 54 Below

Photo shows (starting from left) Zane Walden, Aidan Panno, Fernando Flores singing "Waffle House" by Jonas Brothers 

Photo shows (starting from left) is Jillian Bopp, Ashley Wettlin, Nick Koval, and Aidan Panno

Aidan Panno (18) played Jason in the The Green Room 42s production of "Ordinary Days"

Ordinary Days tells the story of four young New Yorkers whose lives intersect as they search for fulfillment, happiness, love and cabs. Through a score of vibrant and memorable songs, their experiences ring startlingly true to life.

Aidan Panno (18) played Jean Val Jean for HOWELL PAL THEATER COMPANIES version of Les Misérables which took place July 8th and July 9th at the historic strand theatre. 

The epic story of Les Misérables recounts the struggle against adversity in 19th century France. Imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread, petty thief Jean Valjean is released from his 19-year term and not only becomes an honest man, but the mayor of a prosperous town and a loving adoptive father - violating his parole in the process. The relentless Inspector Javert, who makes a decent life for Valjean impossible, consequently pursues him. Only years later, after Valjean proves his mettle during a bloody student uprising and saves the life of a young man hopelessly in love with Valjean’s adopted daughter, does the ex-convict finally feel fully redeemed.

Aidan Panno (20) played Danny Zuko in Main Street Theatre Company's production of "Grease"

The Grease musical follows a high school romance between Danny Zuko and Sandy Dumbrowski. One summer, Danny and Sandy fell in love, but had to say their goodbyes as they didn't live near each other. Later that summer, Sandy moves to a new area, and enrolls at Rydell High for her senior year. 

Aidan Panno (20) played Warner Huntington in MACs production of "Legally Blonde"

The show tells the story of Elle Woods, a sorority girl who enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend Warner. She discovers how her knowledge of the law can help others, and she successfully defends exercise queen Brooke Wyndham in a murder trial. Throughout the show, very few characters have faith in Elle, with the exception of her aesthetician Paulette, but she manages to surprise them when she defies expectations while staying true to herself. 

Aidan Panno (20) played Will Parker in Premier Theatre companies production of "Oklahoma!"

At its heart, Rodgers and Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA! is a love story between confident cowboy Curly and feisty farmer Laurey. As the road to romance and the road to statehood converge, Curly and Laurey are poised to carve out a life together in a brand-new state. But the road to love is as bumpy and fraught with all the dangers and excitement of the time.  

Aidan Panno (19) played Sky Masterson in Middletown Arts Center's production of "Guys and Dolls"

Photo shows cast of "Guys and Dolls"

Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler, Nathan Detroit, tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that they’ve been engaged for fourteen years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough, and Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown, as a result. Guys and Dolls takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafés of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually, everyone ends up right where they belong. 

Aidan Panno (19) played Judas Iscariot in Middletown Arts Academy production of "Jesus Christ Superstar"

Jesus Christ Superstar is a 1970 Broadway rock opera that tells the story of the last week of Jesus' life through modern rock music and contemporary slang. It is also unusual in its choice to tell most of the story through Judas Iscariot, the apostle who will eventually betray Jesus. 

Aidan Panno (20) played Terk in Bear Tavern Productions showing of "Tarzan"

Having survived the brutal attack of Sabor, the hungry leopard, an orphaned English infant shipwrecked off the coast of Africa is rescued and adopted by the compassionate, childless female gorilla, Kala. As she takes the baby back to the safety of her virgin mountain hideaway, inhabited by a close-knit community of gorillas, the boy grows into Tarzan: an intelligent member of the simian family. Then, suddenly, the beautiful and independent Englishwoman Jane Porter, her intellectual father, Professor Archimedes Q., and their duplicitous guide, Clayton, arrive in the isolated green realm bringing change. As Tarzan discovers his true identity and begins to harbor deeper feelings for Jane, will he be able to protect his beloved apes and choose between his home in the jungle and a new life in England?

Aidan Panno (18) played Tarzan for Toms River South’s production of Tarzan which took place March 10th, 11th and 12th and Toms River High School South.

Having survived the brutal attack of Sabor, the hungry leopard, an orphaned English infant shipwrecked off the coast of Africa is rescued and adopted by the compassionate, childless female gorilla, Kala. As she takes the baby back to the safety of her virgin mountain hideaway, inhabited by a close-knit community of gorillas, the boy grows into Tarzan: an intelligent member of the simian family. Then, suddenly, the beautiful and independent Englishwoman Jane Porter, her intellectual father, Professor Archimedes Q., and their duplicitous guide, Clayton, arrive in the isolated green realm bringing change. As Tarzan discovers his true identity and begins to harbor deeper feelings for Jane, will he be able to protect his beloved apes and choose between his home in the jungle and a new life in England?

Aidan Panno (19) played Cinderella's Prince and The Wolf in Artist Collective Troupes production of "Into the Woods"

Cast of "Into the Woods"

Head into the woods with the Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk.  When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse.  Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results! 

Aidan Panno (19) played Squidward Q. Tentacles in Middletown Arts Centers production of "Spongebob the Musical"

Photo shows the cast of "Spongebob the Musical"

The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center make a splash this summer with The SpongeBob Musical, a stunning, all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show running over two weekends, July 14–16 and July 21–23. When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. A delight for audiences young and old, The SpongeBob Musical is based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg and a book by Kyle Jarrow.

"I'm Not a Loser"

"Best Day Ever"

Aidan Panno (20) played Bob Cratchit in Premier Theatre Company's production of "A Christmas Carol"

It recounts the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. In the process, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man. A Christmas Carol. 

Aidan Panno (18) played Judas in Artist Collective Troupe's Godspell which took place at the Good Shepard Lutheran Church

Based on the Gospel according to St Matthew it deals with the last days of Jesus, and includes dramatized versions of several well-known parables. And yet it is something more - a religious experience, a demonstration of joy, and a celebration of the family of man. The cast are conceived as clowns, improvising scenery and costumes, and using many well-known theatrical devices, pantomime vaudeville and varied musical styles to interpret one of humanity's greatest events. 

Aidan Panno (18) Played Buddy the Elf for Artist Collective Troupes production of Elf at the Belmar elementary school theatre

Elf is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan who mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. Buddy is raised unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and his stepbrother doesn t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

Show took place March 5th, 6th & 7th 2020

A twist on the Faustian legend sees the fanatical baseball fan, Joe Boyd, agreeing to sell his soul to the devil to save his favourite team, the Senators. When the time comes for Joe to pay the price of his success he manages to outwit the devil in this sure-fire musical.

Aidan Panno (15) played Van Buren for Toms River South’s production of Damn Yankees

Show took place April 29th, 30th & and May 1st 2021

When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past—and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives. 

Aidan Panno (16) played Jimmy Ray Dobbs for Toms River South’s production of Bright Star

Photo shows (starting from left) is Eric Pergten, Sidney Pollock, Susie Guida, Mia Pollock, Ashley Burroughs, Angelina Amara, Aidan Panno, Ava Rosenburg, Nick Koval, Chelsea Carlson.

Members of ACT singing during Rescue Ridge charity event