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Meredith Wilsons
The Music Man
Directed by JoAnn Oakes
April 2004
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| The story of con artist Harold Hill, who arrives in River City, Iowa,
to form a boy’s band, much to the disapproval…and later delight
of town librarian Marian Paroo. |
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| The Cast |
| Allie Altieri (Amaryllis) |
Spencer
Keily (Don Wyrick, Dancer) |
| Beth
Bernstein (Gracie Shinn) |
Melanie
Lombardi (Eithel Toffelmier, Pick A Little) |
| Angela Billings (Maud Dunlop, Pick A Little Ladies) |
Joyce Londono (Lila Moon) |
| Alexandra Boissonault (Lucy Locke) |
Kevin Lyon (Oliver Hicks,Salesman) |
| Gavin
Bozza (Winthrop Paroo) |
Jim
McNulty (Charlie Cowell, Salesman) |
| Claire
Buesser (Amaryllis) |
Christie
Oakes (Marian Paroo) |
| Rob Buesser (Joe Stallings) |
Angelina Paez (Zaneeta Shinn, Featured Dancer) |
| Ron Buesser (Jacey Squires, Salesman, Quartet) |
Mark Princiotto (Constable Locke) |
| Sara Cerasiello (Hans Brinker, Band) |
Jace Reiken (Salesman, Ewart Dunlap) |
| Yvonne Cook (Alma Hicks, Pick A Little) |
Kristen
Schiano (Barb Baker, Featured Dancer) |
| Emily Corrao (Sean Murphy, Band) |
Terri
Shetler (Peggy Snell, Pick A Little) |
| Gideon Dabi (Olin, Quartet, Salesman) |
Chelsey
Sorbo (Wan Tan Ye, Beth Harris) |
| Alyssa DeAlesandro (Peggy Manning, Wan-Tan-Ye) |
Nicole
Sperone (Kathy Njeman, Wan Tan Ye) |
| Paul Diverio (Marcellus Washburn) |
Samatha
Turret (Jeanie Brown, Wan Tan Ye) |
| Anthony Evans (Winthrop Paroo) |
Jim Ventiurini (Salesman, Farmer) |
| Mary M. Fitzpatrick (Mrs. Paroo) |
Krysten
Wagner (Gracie Shinn) |
| Diane
Gerhold (Mrs. Squires) |
Andrew Warren (Mayor Shinn) |
| Katelyn
Gerhold (Emily Squires) |
Rob Warren (Featured Dancer, Band, Mark Miller) |
| Danny Gershaw (Tommy Djilas, Featured Dancer) |
Annette
Winter (Eulalie Shinn) |
| Melanie Giuliani (Brenda Stallings, Yan Tan Ye) |
Michael
Yannuzzi (Harold Hill) |
| Lizette Zuccalmaglio
(Mrs. Britt, Eulalie Shinn) |
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| Production Crew |
| JoAnn Oakes |
Director |
| Lois Buesser |
Musical Dir. |
| Maureen Rogalski |
Asst. Director |
| Kevin Fisher |
Stage Manager |
| Michael True |
Asst. Stage Man. |
| Dale
Julian Bierce |
Choreographer |
| Laurie Hall |
Set Engineer |
| Pat Mannix |
Lighting Engineer |
| Doug Boissonault |
Sound Engineer |
| Lourdes Altieri |
Costumes |
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| Who's Who in the Cast |
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| Michael A. Yannuzzi -
Harold Hill - Favorite roles include Gypsy “Herbie”, Man
of LaMancha “Sancho”, Jesus Christ, Superstar “Judas”.
Jefferson Community Players Musical Director for 8 years. Directed
Godspell and Jesus Christ, Superstar at the Oak Ridge Presbyterian
Church, where he is the Choir Director. Plays with the bands Sandy
& the Wanderers, and The Silver Starlite Orchestra, and is the
Co-Musical Director of The Steve Ames Show on Comcast Cable. |
| Christie Oakes - Marian
Paroo - Christie has been seen in previous EPI productions such as
“Grace” in Annie, “Maria” in Sound of Music, Best
of Broadway and many of the Ryzuk's very entertaining fairy tales.
This past summer she played as “Edith” in the Ridge Light
Opera's version of Pirates of Penzance. Film credits include, Sex
and the City, Marci X and the short film The Corset which will be
making its debut at the Garden State Film Festival this year. She
is proud to once again share the Darress stage with such a talented
cast and crew who really make this show shine. She would like to thank
her family and her friends for their constant support and kind understanding
in her times of need. |
| Paul Diverio - Marcellus
Washburn - Paul is a welcome addition to EPI. Among his many credits
he has done “Shrank” in West Side Story, “Mike”
in Wait Until Dark, “Robert” in Don’t Dress For Dinner
and many others Paul has been musical director for NLT’s Forever
Plaid. Off the stage Paul is a high school vice principal and the
father of two children, Karen and Jonathan. |
| Andy Warren - Mayor Shinn
- Andy is a newcomer to the Enchanted Players. He has appeared in
numerous productions in Connecticut and Ohio including the roles of
"Pappy Yocum" in L'll Abner, "Throttlebottom"
in Of Thee I Sing and "Orgon" in Tartuffe. He resides in
Boonton Township with his wife & two kids. |
| Annette Winter - Eulalie
- Annette was seen in EPI’s productions of Best of Broadway,
Cinderella, Steel Magnolias and Once Upon A Mattress. Music Man is
special experience for Annette having appeared on B'way in The Prince
of Grand Street with the original Music Man, Robert Preston. Thanks
to JoAnn and this wonderful cast. |
| Mary Fitzpatrick - Mrs.
Paroo - Lives in Randolph and is employed by The Corporate Communications
Group in West Caldwell. This is her first show with Enchanted Players.
Previous favorite roles include “Meg Brockie” in Brigadoon,
“General Cartwright” in Guys and Dolls, “Granny Zeitel”
in Fiddler on the Roof, “Veta Louise” in Harvey, “Betty
Meeks” in Foreigner, etc...She’s a Cantor at St. Clement's
Church in Rockaway, and a member of Kitchell Memorial Presbyterian
Bell Choir. She is on the Board of Directors at Dover Little Theatre
in Dover and most recently sang in the Casual Cabaret Fund Raiser. |
| Gavin Bozza - Winthrop
Paroo, Band - Winthrop is happy to make his Daress Theatre debut with
the Music Man; Sandcastle Productions: The New Kid “Zack, Shawn,
Joey”, Brundage Park Playhouse: Medea “Son #2” &
A Child’s Christmas in Wales “Town Child #1”, Brooklawn
Middle School: Music Man “Winthrop” Wizard of Oz “Coroner
& The Wizard”. Gavin is 13 and attends Brooklawn Middle School.
Gavin lives in Parsippany, NJ with his Mom, Dad, brothers Justin &
Nathan and sisters Rachael & Vianne. Gavin would like to thank
his Parents and Grandparents as well as his managers Paul & Alyse
for believing in him. |
| Anthony Evans - Winthrop
Paroo, Band - Anthony is nine years old and got interested in theater
because he always loved singing and acting. He has recently appeared
in Kids on Broadway at the Darress Theater. |
| Allie Altieri - Amaryllis
- Allie is 12 years old and in the 6th grade at Randolph Middle School.
She is in her school and church choirs, plays softball and has been
acting and singing for 6 years. This is her third show with EPI Annie
and Best of Broadway. She would like to thank JoAnn and Lois for their
help and support. |
| Claire Buesser - Amaryllis
- Claire has graced the Darress Theatre stage in Rumpelstiltskin,
Annie, Cinderella, and The Best of Broadway, and appeared in The Wizard
of Oz at the Carolina Theatre, talent and drama camp shows. She studies
voice, piano, dance, clarinet and acting, and enjoys art and good
friends. |
| Angelina Paez - Zaneeta
Shinn, Featured Dancer - Angelina is a Senior at Morris Knolls HS.
She's very hapy to be in the show & plans to perform as a career.
Love to Mommy, Daddy, Ducks, LauraJames, Jonathan, Emiloo, & anyone
she didn't mention can cash in a kiss at any time. |
| Danny Gershaw - Tommy
Djilas, Featured Dancer, Band - Danny is an eigth grade student at
Valleyview Middle School in Denville where is is the president of
the SGA. Previous credits include "Daddy Warbucks in Annie, "Marcellus"
in Music Man, and the "Gander" in Charlottes Web. Danny
wishes to thank his family for their love and support. |
| Beth Bernstein - Gracie
Shin - Thank you JoAnn and this amazing cast.Theater: Sound of Music,
“Gretel” (Darress), Annie "Molly", Pepsico Theater,
People Garden touring company, and many ensemble roles. Television:
Blue's Clues, Eggo Waffles, Long John Silver's, numerous voiceovers
and print ads. Special thanks to voice teacher Bonnie Pomeroy. |
| Krysten Wagner - Gracie
Shinn - Seven year old Krysten is proud to be performing in her third
production with EPI. She also appeared in Annie "Molly"
and Best of Broadway. Krysten can be seen in an off-Broadway musical,
The People Garden, national television commercials, print ads, and
in singer/songwriter Seal's new music video Love's Divine on VH1.
Thanks to JoAnn for this opportunity, and all her friends and family. |
| Danielle Barchetto - Featured
Dancer, Townsperson - Danielle is so happy to be a part of the cast
of Music Man. A big Thanks to her family and friends for all their
love and support! Enjoy the show! |
| Angela Billings - Maud
Dunlop, Pick A Little Ladies, Dancer -Angela is thrilled to make her
first appearance at the Darress Theatre. Her favorite credits also
include Titanic "Stewardess Robinson", West Side Story "Francesca",
and No Exit "Estelle". In film, she has appeared in A Beautiful
Mind. |
| Alexandra J. Boissonault
- Lucy Locke, Townsperson, Featured Dancer - This is Alex's second
show with EPI, and she is delighted to be apart of such a talented
cast. In the past, she has been featured in such shows as Oliver,
South Pacific, Once Upon A Mattress, Our Town, Cinderella, The Mousetrap,
and Guys and Dolls. |
| Robert Buesser - Joe Stallings,
Townsperson, Band - Robbie has sung in the Advanced Chorus at Rockaway
Valley School for two years. He is a talented soccer player, musician
and math whiz. |
| Ron Buesser - Jacey Squires,
Salesman, Quartet - Ron is a composer, arranger, orchestrator, and
multi-instrumentalist. As a countertenor, Ron has sung for oratorio
roles, opera companies, early music ensembles, professional choruses,
jazz choirs, rock and pop bands on the East Coast, Canada, and Europe.
Ron has studied at Berklee and Julliard music schools. Last seen at
the Darress in drag, singing soprano. |
| Sara Cerasiello - Hans
Brinker, Band - Sara is 10 years old and she loves to sing and act.
She has appeared in EPI productions of Hansel & Gretel, Annie
& The Best of Broadway. She has performed in School Street School
production of Annie as “Annie” and played “The Wicked
Witch of The West” in The Wizard of Oz. She recently was featured
with Grover Kemble and friends at Mt. Tabor's Tabernacle Christmas
“Sing-a-Long”. |
| Yvonne Cook - Alma Hicks,
Pick A Little - Yvonne has enjoyed being in many musicals with the
Townsquare Players in Rockaway. This will be her first time with EPI,
thanks to JoAnn! |
| Emily Corrao -Sean Murphy,
Band - This is Emily's 6th production with EPI. She is thrilled to
be working with JoAnn once again. She would like to thank her parents,
Nonna, and Grandpa, JoAnne and Shirley Grant who have supported her
dream! |
| Gideon Dabi - Olin, Quartet,
Salesman - The baritone from Highland Park, NJ has appeared in several
professional opera companies in the area including Opera at Florham
and Opera NY. He'd like to thank Ms. Oakes and Ms. Buesser for the
opportunity. This is his second musical. |
| Alyssa DeAlesandro - Peggy
Manning, Wan-Tan-Ye, Featured Dancer - Alyssa is thrilled to be in
her 4th show with EPI after performing in their production of Annie
as “Annie”, an ensemble member in Cinderella, and “Annie”
in The Best of Broadway. She has also performed with the BG Theatre
Club's productions of The Music Man Jr., Bye-Bye Birdie, The Pajama
Game, Once on This Island Jr., and is now performing in Sandcastle
Production's, The New Kid. |
| Diane Gerhold - Mrs. Squires,
Pick A Little - Diane is very happy to be making my debut with EPI
and delighted to be working with my daughter Katelyn in our first
stage production together. I previously performed with Ridgewood Gilbert
& Sullivan Opera Company and Montclair Operetta Club. |
| Katelyn Gerhold - Emily
Squires, Townsperson - Katelyn is happy to be making my debut with
EPI in The Music Man I am also very happy that I was able to work
with my mom in our first stage production together. |
| Melanie Giuliani - Brenda
Stallings, Yan Tan Ye, Townsperson - Melanie is a 7th grader from
Montville. She began acting at age 5 and has performed in many shows
throughout NJ. This is her first show at Darress; she loves it and
looks forward to future shows here. |
| Spencer Kiely - Don Wyrick,
Dancer, Band, Townsperson - Spencer is excited for his 2nd show with
EPI, some of Spencer's favorite roles in theater have been: “Rooster”
and “Mr.Bundles” in Annie, part of the ensemble in Cinderella,
“John” in Peter Pan, & “Johnny” in Really
Rosie. He is also currently performing in the traveling show The New
Kid (Sandcastle Productions) along with other cast members. He would
like to thank JoAnne, Maureen, Lois, and Dale. Much love to Mom, Dad,
Cameron, Reed, and his "agent" Laura Luc. |
| Melanie Ann Lombardi -
Eithel Toffelmier, Pick A Little, Featured Dancer, Townsperson - This
is Melanie's first production with EPI. She would like to thank the
cast and crew as well as her family and friends for their love and
support. |
| Kevin Lyon - Oliver Hicks,
Salesman - Kevin is making his Enchanted Players debut, and he is
thrilled to be back on stage once again after a long hiatus. He has
been heard singing over the years at Our Lady of Mercy church in Whippany
and with the Morris Music Men. |
| Jim McNulty - Charlie
Cowell, Salesman - Jim is happy to be part of the show. Love to Grandsons
Minke, Greg, and Zack, and Granddaughter, Riannhon, and to Kathy. |
| Mark Princiatti - Constable
Locke, Townsperson - Past performances include "Ira, Ensemble"
in Annie, and a "Police Officer" in the production of Wait
Until Dark at the Brundage Park Playhouse. He has studied at TVI Actors
Studio in New York City and looks forward to working with the cast
of Music Man at the Darress Theater. |
| Jace Reiken - Salesman,
Ewart Dunlap - Mostly, his career takes place behind the scenes in
the broadcast TV business. But now is thrilled to be joining once
again, the talented EPI group. Recent roles include “Mr Daigle”
in The Bad Seed, the “Herald” in R&H’s Cinderella,
“Mr. Lipari” at The Barn Theater’s production of A
View From the Bridge, and the Ball Player, “Sohovik” in
the Smiling Rhino’s production of Damn Yankees. I dedicate this
quartet part to my late father. |
| Kristen Schiano - Barb
Baker, Featured Dancer, Farmers Wife - Kristen most recently appeared
as Magenta in The Rocky Horror Show at Allegro Productions. This May,
she will graduate from Drew University with a B.A. in Theatre Arts
and English. |
| Terri Shetler - Peggy
Snell, Townsperson, Pick A Little - has been dancing off since she
was 4 years old and now teaches at a studio in Springfield. Most recently
she appeared in Kiss Me Kate at Villagers Theater and The Mikado with
the Stony Hill Players. She would like to thank her husband for his
support, without which, she would never have even made it to auditions. |
| Chelsey Sorbo - Wan Tan
Ye, Towsperson, Beth Harris - Chelsey has been in both Annie and The
Best of Broadway with The Enchanted Players. She is 12 and has been
acting for 4 years. |
| Nicole Sperone - Kathy
Njeman, Wan Tan Ye, Featured Dancer - Nicole is back for a 3rd production
with EPI. She's happy to be on stage with her friends again, doing
what she loves. Thanks to JoAnne, Bonnie & my family. LOVE YA's |
| Samatha Turret -Jeanie
Brown, Wan Tan Ye, Townsperson - This is Samantha’s 5th production
with EPI. She has also performed in many shows at The Brundage Park
Playhouse where in February she acted as Sound Tech. & Assistant
Stage Manager for Alice in Wonderland. Samantha sings in her school
choir, studies voice, and is now appearing in The New Kid, a traveling
show by Sandcastle Productions. Thanx Joanne! |
| Jim Venturini - Salesman,
Farmer, Townsperson - Jim is happy to be given a part in The Music
Man. Past performances include "Johnny Casino" in Grease,
and "Thomas Edison" in The Electric Sunshine Man. |
| Rob Warren - Featured
Dancer, Band, Mark Miller- Ron is an honors student at Rockaway Valley
School. He plays trumpet in the School Band and the Jazz Band. He
was also selected to be fourth chair trumpet in Area Band this year. |
| Lizette Zucca - Mrs. Britt,
Eulalie Shinn - Lizette is once again happy to be on stage with EPI
and with a talented cast. And oh, no autographs please.......… |
| Production Crew |
| JoAnn Oakes - Director
- Along with Heidi, The Sound of Music, Annie and The Best of Broadway,
The Music Man makes the fifth show she has directed for the EPI. JoAnn
has worked in almost every aspect of theatre, both on stage and behind
the scenes in the U.S. and abroad. When not running their family horse
farm, or chairing the “Save our Split Rock committee” she
enjoys directing, riding, playing golf and reading. She has recently
added a few more minutes to her day, by ending her term as president
of the EPI. Once again, she would like to thank her very talented
cast and crew. Your professionalism is amazing. And to her wonderful
family for their ever present support. Lois and Mo, couldn’t
have done it without you, thanks. |
| Lois Buesser - Musical
Director - Lois has performed worldwide as accompanist, organist,
chorister and music director. She has performed with Zubin Mehta,
Hugh Wolff, Susan Powell, and Bob Hope. With The Enchanted Players,
Lois was “Sister Berthe” in The Sound of Music, played for
Rumpelstiltskin, was Music Director for Annie and The Best of Broadway,
and is on The Enchanted Players Board of Directors. |
| Maureen Rogalski - Assistant
Director - Maureen last appeared with EPI in The Best of Broadway
as “Mona” in Chicago. Backstage credits include: stage-managing
for Steel Magnolias and Annie. Her short film, The Corset screened
at the Garden State Film Festival this past March and the Newport
Beach, CA Film Festival this April. Many thanks to all who love and
inspire her |
| Dale Julian Bierce - Choreographer
- Dale is the founding Director of The West Side Dance Center in Randolph.
She has been a dance and fitness professional for over 15 years. This
is her debut with the Enchanted Players. She has choreographed for
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, as well as numerous
national competitions, shows, and benefit performances. Dale is on
the Board of Directors for the DI Performance Foundation; a non-profit
organization developed to "give back" to the community and
to those less fortunate by providing funding for charitable organizations
through charity benefit performances. |
| Laurie Hall - Set Engineer
- Laurie is primarily a singer and actress, but is always happy to
pick up a paint brush! She is the past winner of the N.J. Art Directors
Award, Art Director for the Montclair Operetta Club, and designs sets
for several NJ high school’s annual musicals. She also won the
Paper Mill Playhouse award for Steel Pier. She has designed sets for
Once Upon A Mattress, The Family Deli, Annie and Cinderella here at
the Darress Theatre, and has provided sets for several theater’s
in New York. |
| Patrick Mannix –
Technical Director / Lighting design / Lighting operator- This is
Patrick’s sixth production with the Enchanted Players, having
previously worked on Cinderella, Steel Magnolias, Little Red Riding
Hood, and Annie. He graduated from William Patterson University in
1998. Previously at Morris Knolls High School, he was the primary
lighting tech for all plays and musicals as well as the Friday Evening
Club’s performances there. He currently plays saxophone in the
Denville String Band, assists the Morris Knolls Marching Band, and
enjoys model railroading. |
| Doug Boissonault - Sound
Engineer— This is Doug's sixth show at the Daress having been
involved with Annie, Little Red Riding Hood, Steel Magnolia's, Cinderella,
and The Best of Broadway. Doug is also a board member of EPI. His
work with The Enchanted Players has been "the most rewarding"
and looks forward to many more productions. "Break a leg, Guy's." |
| Kevin Fisher - Stage Manager
- Kevin is happy to be returning to the Darress for another EPI production.
He has worked on many past shows and would like to thank his friends
and family. |
| Michael True - Assistant
Stage Manager— As always, I am delighted to be included in any
EPI production, no matter the capacity, on the stage or behind it. |
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