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Hansel and Gretel The Musical
Book and Lyrics by Mary Ryzuk
Directed by Mary Ryzuk
October 25-27 & November 1-3, 2002

The Cast In Order of Appearance
Father     Dave McDonald
Hansel     Robbie Ciano
Gretel    Justine Magnusson
Stepmother     Carol Middleton
The Witch     Mary Ryzuk
The Cat     Alyssa Koreen

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Production Staff
Director Mary Ryzuk
Assistant Director JoAnn Oakes
Musical Director Regan Ryzuk
Stage Manager Diane Silverman
Assistant Stage Manager Lizette Zuccamaglia
Set Design Ken Anspach
Scenic Artist Ed Nicolazzo
Set JoAnn Oakes, Michael True, Jon Bernstein
Lights Jon Bernstein
Sound Regan Ryzuk
Costumes & Props Mary Ryzuk, EPI
Spotlights Rob Ciano, Anita Ciano & Justin Nako
Program David Minor
 
The Chilren's Chorus
Beth Bernstein, Sara Cerasielo. Dustin Ciano, Heather Ciano
Emily Corrao, Chris Froelich, Martin Hacker-Mullen
XaXa Hacker-Mullen, Nicholas Munro, Jackie Ross
Hanna Silverman, Molly Silverman,Samantha Turret, Briana Wolf
 
Hansel & Gretel Musical Numbers
ACT I
What's A Fairy Tale? Full Ensemble
We Get Along Together Father, Stepmother, Hansel & Gretel
Bringing Famine The Witch, The Cat & Children's Chorus
Come Play With Me Hansel & Gretel, Father & Stepmother
Thanksgiving Dinner Father, Stepmother, Hansel & Gretel
There's The Wicked Witch Father, Stepmother & Children's Chorus
Who's That? Hansel & The Stepmother
Abandoning the Children Father, Stepmother, Hansel & Gretel
Bringing Famine (Reprise) Hansel, The Cat & The Children's Chorus
Abandoning the Children (Reprise) Father, Stepmother, Hansel & Gretel
The Forest Song Hansel, Gretel & The Children's Chorous
Why Are We Alone? Hansel, Gretel & The Children's Chorus
ACT II
Fly, Beautiful Bird The Witch, The Cat
Who is Nibbling At My House? The Witch, Hansel & Gretel
Help Yourself The Witch
Run, Run for your life The Witch & The Children's Chorus
Don't be Afraid The Witch, Hansel, Gretel, The Cat
What Sweet Children The Witch
We Must Be in Heaven Hansel, Gretel
Where Are My Children Father
Run, Run For Your Life (Reprise) Hansel, The Cat, The Children's Chorus
Oh What a Wicked Life The Witch
The Wicked Witch is Dead Hansel, Gretel, Father, The Cat & The Children
All The Children Now Are Free Ensemble
It Will Always Be a Holiday Ensemble
 
Who's Who in the Cast
REGAN RYZUK-Composer, Musical Director-Co-founder of The Enchanted Players, Inc., Regan Ryzuk has composed music for film, television, ballets, theatre and concert works as well as for jazz and classical recordings. He composed the musical scores for each of the seven Grimms tales that have been presented in full production by The Enchanted Players Inc. As a pianist, he has performed extensively throughout The United States and Europe. Most recently, he has scored commercials for TV Land. Working again with his collaborator, Mary Ryzuk, his latest work, Jack The Ripper, is his most exciting project yet.
MARY RYZUK- “The Witch” - Book, Lyrics, Director- Co-founder of The Enchanted Players, Inc., Mary is a published author of non-fiction books: The History of The Circle Repertory Theatre and her true crimes, Thou Shalt not Kill, The Gainesville Ripper, and Shattered Innocence and Shattered Dreams. She is also an oft-produced playwright. Her original screenplay, Stuffed Dolls, is slated to go into production in the spring. Her musical, The Fifth Wife, has been produced four times, the latest in Newport Richey, Florida. Having written the books and lyrics for all of The Enchanted Players, Inc.'s fairy tales with her collaborator (and son) Regan, she has applied all of her true crime acumen in the creation of their latest musical, Jack The Ripper, the Victorian era's infamous killer. Mary and Regan's musicals have been performed at: The Paper Mill Playhouse, in Milburn, The Bickford Theatre, Morris Museum, Family Theatre Series at the County College of Morris, 1st Night, Morristown, 1998-9, The Westbeth Theatre in New York City and numerous schools in Northern New Jersey.
Beth Bernstein (Children's Chorus) Hansel & Gretel is Beth's 6th production with EPI. Memorable roles include Gretel in The Sound of Music and Little Mouse in Snow White & Rose Red. She has done several commercials, voiceovers and print ads. Beth wants to send her love to Mary Ryzuk for opening the door for her on this “enchanted” journey.
Sara Cerasiello (Children's Chorus) Sara is currently taking piano and vocal lessons with Donna Pedulla. In her first recital she sang a song recorded by the group “S Club Seven” and also performed her own composition on piano called “The Cat In The Window”. She has participated in school plays at School Street School in Boonton. She played the part of Annie in last years play.
Dustin Ciano (Children's Chorus) Even at the young age of seven, Dustin is no stranger to theatre. He has performed in many community theater productions throughout New Jersey, including The Pied Piper, with the Enchanted Players, The King and I with Playful Theatre Production, The Music Man and Best Christmas Pageant Ever with the Washington Crossing Reparatory Company, and Children of Eden with Pennington Players. Dustin is in the 1st grade at Amsterdam School in Hillsborough.
Heather Ciano (Children's Chorus) Heather is happy to be back on stage with The Enchanted Players. Heather has performed in many community theater productions throughout New Jersey, including The Pied Piper, with EPI, The King and I and Peter Pan, with Playful Theatre, The Music Man with The Washington Crossing Reparatory Company and Flappers with The Villagers Theater. She will also be heard this winter in a radio drama entitled Joyeux Holiday, produced by Hunterdon Radio Theatre. Heather is in the 7th grade at Hillsborough Middle School, and enjoys music, nature, dance and piano.
Robbie Ciano (Hansel) Robbie is very happy to be back on stage with EPI and is having a great time as Hansel. His last role with EPI was as the Mayor of Hamlin in The Pied Piper This past summer Robbie performed in The Music Man with Washington Crossing Reparatory Company and “flapper” with The Villagers Theatre. Other credits include the Crowned Prince Chululongkorn in The King and I and Twin 1 in Peter Pan with Playful Theatre Productions and entitled Joyeux Holiday, produced by Hunterdon Radio Theatre. Robbie is a Freshman at Hillsborough High School. “Good luck to everyone! You all rock! May the Force be with You!”
Emily Corrao (Children's Chorus) Emily has been a part of EPI for three years. She first appeared as a munchkin in the Wonderful World of Oz in the fall of 2000. She also appeared in Heidi as Barli in the fall of 2001. Both plays were performed here at The Darress Theatre. She also appeared in Allegro Production's version of Babes in Toyland. Emily is excited to be performing again in The Darress Theatre.
Chris Froehlich (Children's Chorus) Chris has recently appeared in Inherit the Wind as Timmy, The Life and Times of Santa Claus, and various original reparatory company productions Superheroes, Dreamcatchers, I Can't Bear It, and The Good , The Bad and The Evil by Youth Theatre of New Jersey.
Martin Hacker-Mullen (Children's Chorus) Martin loves the theatre. He made his debut with EPI when he was 3 years old and would like to thank Mary, Regan and everyone at EPI for this great opportunity and their patience.
Xa Xa Hacker-Mullen (Children's Chorus) Xa Xa has been active with the theatre since she was 5. She made her debut with EPI in The Wizard of Oz and has participated in numerous productions since then. She thanks everyone at EPI for this great experience, especially Mary and Regan Ryzuk for their wonderful adaptations and beautiful music.
Alyssa Koreen (The Cat) Alyssa is excited to be back on stage at The Darress Theatre. This is her third performance with The Enchanted Players. She is thrilled to be onstage with her good friend Justine Magnusson, and is honored to be performing with Mary Ryzuk. Break a leg everyone! I know that everyone's performance will be just purrr-fect.
Justine Magnusson (Gretel) Justine is 11 years old and in the 6th grade at Sacred Heart School in Rockaway. She was last seen on the EPI stage as Brigitta in The Sound of Music and as Heidi in “Heidi”. She played Dorothy in her school's production of The Wizard of Oz and Rosie in Bye Bye Birdie. She has appeared in the Ryzuk / Moran productions of Holiday Magic, Santa and The Naughty Gnome at The Wayne Hills Mall for the past two seasons. She has recorded a children's album with Ashley Petit, star of Weezie and Annie in National Tour of Annie. She has auditioned for The Brendan Byrne Area and would love the honor of singing the national anthem for their sporting events. In her spare time, Jusine studies voice with Corson Studios, flute with Partesi Music and dance with Broadway Beginnings. She is a cheerleader for Rockaway Township and coaches CYO cheerleaders for Sacred Heart. She is honored to be working with Regan and Mary Ryzuk and wishes this cast the best of luck!
Dave McDonald (Father) This is the second time Dave has played the role of the Father in Hansel & Gretel. He is delighted to work with such a fine talented cast, and is very pleased to be part of a show with Mary & Regan Ryzuk.
Carol Middleton, (Stepmother) Carol was born and educated in Mississippi with degrees in Mathematics and Vocal Performance. Now retired, she concentrates on musical endeavors. She taught AP Calculus in high school for 34 years, in Orange and then in Montville. Her extensive credits include: Accompanist for the Mississippi College Concert Choir; Musical director for many EPI productions, most recently The Sound of Music, Musical director for many school productions. e.g. the Jefferson Community Players production of The Music Man. Her performing credits include, soprano soloist at Christ Episcopal Church in E. Orange, and the Essex Chorale and Orchestra, the role of Catherine Eddowes in the New York production of Mary and Regan Ryzuk's Jack the Ripper at the Producer's Club, many operatic roles and children's theater roles, including the Queen in Sleeping Beauty. Carol is married to Steven, and enjoys traveling to Florida to visit their two grandchildren and caring for her nearly blind and deaf elderly dog.
Nicholas Munro (Children's Chorus) Nicholas attends school in Pequannock. He has performed in The Pied Piper at The Darress Theatre and Tikki Tikki Tembro at his school. He has studied piano for several years with Denise Dixon. Nicholas enjoys singing, playing soccer, and trading Yu-gi-oh cards.
Jackie Ross(Children's Chorus) Jackie loves to sing and loves the theater. She has done several solo's in school plays and performances from kindergarten on. She has performed The Star Spangles Banner for the kindergarten through eight grade awards ceremony at her school. This is Jackie's first experience with a community theater production and she is thrilled.
Hanna Silverman(Children's Chorus) Hanna is in the 6th grade at Sacred Heart School in Rockaway. She helped back stage in the EPI production of The Sound of Music. She had the part of The King's Retinue in EPI's production of Rumpelstitskin. This is her first Community Theatre experience on stage with her good friend Justine Magnusson, who plays Gretel-and she is real excited about that.
Molly Silverman (Children's Chorus) Molly is in the 6th grade at Sacred Heart School in Rockaway and she loves to act! She has been in several school productions including the role of The Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz. This summer she was in the EPI production of Rumpelstitskin. She enjoys cheerleading, basketball, Girl Scouts, creative writing and drawing. Molly's big influence is Mary Ryzuk for her skill as a director and Justine Magnusson, who is playing Gretel, for being such a good friend and getting her involved in these productions.
Samantha Turret (Children's Chorus) This is Samantha's second show with The Enchanted Players, previously performing in the Ryzuk production of Rumplestitskin. She has also performed in two shows this year at the Brundage Park Playhouse in Randolph The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, in February and the Broadway Kids' Cabaret in October. She has bee elected to the Randolph Select Choir for the past three years. Samantha attends Randolph Middle School and is in the 6th grade.
Briana Wolf , (Children's Chorus) This is Briana's second production with EPI. She had so much fun performing in Rumpelstiltskin, she was eager to come back. Briana is a sixth grader at Lazar Middle School in Montville. When she's not busy singing and acting, she enjoys reading and playing soccer.