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ReVision Theatre Producing Artistic Directors David E. Leidholdt Thomas Morrissey Stephen Bishop Seely Presents |
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Directed by Thomas Morrissey
Choreographed by Connor Gallagher |
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Hello, Dolly! at the Paramount Theatre on June 14, 2008 (Photo by Cagney Cain) Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 8:00 pm at The Paramount Theatre 1300 Ocean Avenue Asbury Park, New Jersey 07712
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Based on The Matchmaker by Thornton Wilder, Hello Dolly tells the story of Dolly Gallagher Levi, a matchmaker who has been hired to arrange a marriage for the widowed half-millionaire Horace Vandergelder. Dolly, however, has other plans. She has herself been recently widowed and come to the conclusion that Horace and his fortune will make her the perfect mate. So when she arrives in Yonkers, she immediately begins to plant seeds of doubt in Vandergelder's mind about Irene Molloy, the pretty young widow she has picked out for him. Meanwhile, down in the bowels of Vandergelder's Hay and Feed Store, two of his employees are plotting to take advantage of the boss' absence. Cornelius and Barnaby have decided to sneak off for their first-ever peek at the big city. They want to experience everything--maybe even kiss a girl! Once they make their escape, however, they have the misfortune of spotting Vandergelder on the street. Attempting to escape unnoticed, they slip into Irene Molloy's hat shop, the very place Vandergelder has arranged to meet with Mrs. Molloy. Dolly and Irene attempt to hide the boys from Vandergelder who, much to Dolly's delight, quickly comes to the conclusion that his intended fiancée is hiding a roomful of strange men. Vandergelder storms out indignantly, announcing his intention to meet instead with the extraordinarily wealthy Ernestina Money. This suits everyone just fine, for Cornelius has found himself smitten by Irene, and Irene, for her part, has already admitted to her assistant, Minnie Fay, that she was about to accept Vandergelder's proposal only to escape from the drudgeries of her little hat shop. Dolly quickly sizes up the situation and suggests that the boys take Irene and Minnie Fay to dinner at the fashionable Harmonia Gardens to make amends for ruining the meeting with Vandergelder. Although Cornelius and Barnaby cannot afford such an expensive dinner, they soon find themselves standing in front of the Harmonia Gardens, two beautiful women on their arms and no idea how they will pay the bill. But when Vandergelder shows up at the same restaurant searching for the mysterious Ernestina, mayhem erupts, and by the time the confusion is over, everything may just have worked itself out--even if it isn't the way one might have expected when the evening began! Hello, Dolly! opened at the St. James Theatre on January 16, 1964 with a cast that featured Carol Channing (Dolly), David Burns (Horace), Charles Nelson Reilly (Cornelius), Jerry Dodge (Barnaby), Eileen Brennan (Irene), and Sondra Lee (Minnie Fay). The show ran for 2,844 performances and briefly held the record for the longest-running Broadway production before it was overtaken by Fiddler on the Roof. During the Broadway run, Ms. Channing was succeeded by Ginger Rogers, Martha Raye, Betty Grable, Bibi Osterwald, Pearl Bailey, Phyllis Diller, and Ethel Merman (who had originally turned down the role.) The 1969 film version featured Barbra Streisand and Walter Matthau. |
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CAST
Mrs. Dolly Gallagher Levi……………………………………………….Richard Skipper Horace Vandergelder…………………………………………………….Charles Karel Irene Molloy……………………………………………………………..Kristy Cates* Cornelius Hackl…………………………………………………………..Jim Weitzer* Barnaby Tucker………………………………………………………….Chris Gunn* Minnie Fay……………………………………………………………….Jenna Coker-Jones* Ermengarde………………………………………………………………Brooke Wallace Ambrose Kemper……………………………………………………......Hernando Umana Ernestina………………………………………………………………….Anne Kissel Redolph Reisenweber…………………………………………………….Jack Hallett* Judge White………………………………………………………………Gary Mottola
Dancers ………………………………….Jennifer Bowles, Warren Curtis, Eric Sean Fogel, Krista Kurtzberg*, Nikka Graff Lanzarone, Tim Hausman, Anne Horak, Sabra Lewis, Michael Mindlin, James Tabeek
Ensemble………………………………..Anna Archer, Meg Aspinwall, Michael Barr*, Sarah Donald, Stephanie B. Good, Erik Keiser, Jeremy Laguna, David Levinson, Jordyn Linkus, Kelly McCormack, Markesha C. McCoy, Robert Micheli, Leland Morrow, Angela Randazzo, Chris Robert Prozeller, Jennifer Rodriguez, Matt Stotsky, Meghan Walsh, Benjamin Watts, Caroline Willoughby
Arcadian Chorale………………………..Densie Bilelzikjian, Helena Blyskun, Laura Gannon, Julie Gannon, Jean Hummel, Paula Pollack, Tara Lynn Wager, Michele Williams, Sheila Dott, Carmela Grace, Lori Hayes, Sallie Natowitz, Elsy Monroy, Cecelia Smith, Adele Sposato, Melanie Taylor, Anthony Idone, Pete Levis, Bob AcAndres, Jim Conover, Brett Lowell, Sal Mazzucco, Case Wagenvoord |
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WHO'S WHO |
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| Richard Skipper (Carol Channing as Dolly Levi Gallagher) is a two-time winner of the MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs Award, a winner of the Back Stage Bistro Award of Outstanding Achievement in Impersonation, a nominee of an IRNE (Independent Reviewers of New England), and the 2006 recipient of the IGCITA (International Guild of Celebrity and Tribute Artists) CLONY Award for Outstanding Tribute to Legend in Las Vegas. In addition to serving on the board of MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs) he has also served on the boards of TRY (Theatre Resources Unlimited), IGCITA, and the Times Square Group (bringing the arts to inner city kids/schools). Skipper has taken his tribute to Carol Channing around the world and from coast to coast. Recent highlight include that National Theatre Wing tribute to Carol Channing, Tommy Rune and James Earl Jones, a benefit performance for the Dr. Carol Channing/Harry Kullijian Foundation for The Arts with Carol and Harry in attendance and guest star Neil Sedaka; performing on boards WindStar Cruise Lines form Rome to Athens, and a return engagement in celebration of Carol Channing’s birthday at Washington DC’s national Theatre. In June and July 2008, he sold out his entire run at The Hideaway Room at Helen’s in NYC with his critically-praised, “Carol Channing in Concert Starring Richard Skipper!” which included a five piece band and three back-up singers. Past appearances include the Venetian Room at the Fairmont Hotel in SF, the South Shore AIDS Project at the Lindon Pond Fireplace Lounge in Hingham, Massachusetts, and he was the keynote speaker at the annual IGCITA in Las Vegas & for The New Crown and Anchor in Provincetown, MA. Other highlights include Carnegie Hall, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, as the “Weather Girl” on NY’s Channel 11 with Linda Church, and an appearance with Carol Channing and the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. Skipper has taken his amazing tribute to Carol Channing successfully to Atlantic City with three long-running engagements (twice at Trump’s Taj Mahal and at the Hilton). He played three engagements at Casino Windsor in Windsor, Ontario and also at the Windsor Hilton for their annual Christmas party. Other engagements include The Ice Palace on Fire Island (for which he won two Mikey Awards for best act on Fire Island and set new attendance records); Westchester Broadway Theatre; The Bradstan Inn (also three engagements); Georgian Court College (with Dody Goodman); The Ocean’s Inn in Provincetown, MA; and as the featured performer for Cabaretfest (also at the New Crown and Anchor in Provincetown, MA). Richard Skipper has also performed at the request of Arlene Dahl (on more than one occasion!); at the Regent (special performance for Carol Channing!); at Le Cirque for Joey Adams’ 85th Birthday; on numerous occasions for Cindy Adams as a guest star in “The Impersonators” with Jamie deRoy at The Friars Club; The New York Historical Society with Clare Bloom, Donna McKejnie, Hayley Mills, Tony Roberts, and George Shearing; The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus and Sam Harris at Carnegie Hall; as host of a “GET OUT AND VOTE” Rally for New Jersey’s Senator Lautenberg which included Dr, Quinn’s Chad Allen, Activist James Dale & Rue McClanahan; he has also shared the stage with Celeste Holm. Richard Skipper often donates his time for benefit performances, including fund-raisers for the Dr. Carol Channing/Harry Kullijian Foundation for the Arts, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, The Actors’ Fund, Makar Caring Community, and Presbyterian Camp, to name a few of his favorite charities. In addition to the above-mentioned awards, Richard was named on the top cabaret performers of the year by Cabaret Hotline, and he won the Leonardo da Vinci Award for “Carol Channing’s Broadway!” www.RichardSkipper.com |
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Charles Karel (Horace Vandergelder) has had an extremely varied career spanning virtually every facet of the entertainment industry, including the legitimate stage (musical, comedy and drama), the operatic stage, screen, television, radio and cabaret. In his operatic career, Mr. Karel has mastered 21 leading baritone roles and has performed at The Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera and several major operatic venues throughout this country and in Europe. On Broadway, he appeared in the original Hello, Dolly! with Carol Channing and Ginger Rogers, Milk and Honey with Robert Weede, Golden Rainbow with Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme, Dear World with Angela Lansbury and Zorba, in which he understudied the great Anthony Quinn. He has also starred and been featured in many major regional theatre and Off-Broadway productions, the latest of which was the title role in Frank Loesser’s brilliant musical, The Most Happy Fella at the prestigious Sacramento Music Circus (California Music Theater). This production, combined with several others throughout the country, totaled more than 150 performances of that role for Mr. Karel. Vincent and American Ma(u)l were his latest efforts Off-Broadway in New York City. On television, he has appeared with such names as Ed Sullivan, Ethel Merman, Julie Andrews and Carol Burnett, as well as in numerous soaps, radio and television commercials and voice-overs. THE KARELS, the cabaret act he does with his wife, Christine Kelley Karel, has been performed in New York City and throughout the country. Mr. Karel was also featured in the film version of The Music Man with Robert Preston and Shirley Jones. |
| Kristy Cates (Irene Molloy) is thrilled to be part of the Revision Theatre's "Hello Dolly". Original Broadway Cast of Wicked (ensemble/Elphaba understudy). Kristy then went on to a year long run as Elphaba in the Chicago production of Wicked. She was most recently seen at Carnegie Hall in the ensemble of Jerry Springer the Opera starring Harvey Keitel. Off Broadway/ Regional: Human Race Theatre (Stephen Schwartz's Snapshots), Princess Ida, St. Louis MUNY, The Lucille Lortel White Barn Theatre , North Bay Opera, The Playhouse on the Green, The Eugene O'Neill Conference and the NY Fringe Festival, MANY readings of new works. NYC/Chicago concerts: Don't Tell Mama, The Duplex, Joe's Pub, Laurie Beechman Theatre, and a sold out series An Evening with Kristy Cates at the Metropolis Performing Arts Center in Chicago. Kristy is also a professional voiceover artist and was honored to be a National Anthem soloist for the Chicago Bears, Bulls and White Sox. Look for Kristy in her next project, the new Off-Broadway Musical; Unbeatable. BFA: Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music. Proud member of AEA. www.KristyCates.com |
| Jim Weitzer (Cornelius Hackl) Broadway: Little Women (John Brooke), The Phantom of the Opera (Raoul). JERRY SPRINGER THE OPERA in concert at Carnegie Hall, National tour: My Fair Lady (Freddie). Regional: Forever Plaid (Smudge, After Dark Award), Passion (Giorgio), A Funny Thing...Forum (Hero). Jim has been privileged to perform in concert with many amazing orchestras, including a Broadway Pops concert in Japan with the Tokyo Symphony. He is a proud co-creator of Val Speaks, written and produced with friends from Northwestern University. Love to his family in Milwaukee, his family in New York, and to PH. |
| Christopher Gunn (Barnaby Tucker) most recently appeared on Broadway in LITTLE WOMEN-THE MUSICAL, standing by for the lead role of Laurie. JERRY SPRINGER THE OPERA in concert at Carnegie Hall. Numerous commercials from Eggo mini-waffles to Wendy's. Television: Acclaimed two-part episode of HOMICIDE: LIFE ON THE STREET, opposite Jena Malone and THE GEORGE WENDT SHOW. Starring in the upcoming feature film TRACKS based on a controversial true story. The film features Ice-T and John Heard. To contact Chris, email chris@christophergunn.com. |
| Jenna Coker-Jones (Minnie Fay)is extremely excited to be using her married hyphenated name! Last seen in NYC portraying reality crazy girl, "Tila Tequila" in Broadway Cares' Easter Bonnet Competition at the Minskoff Theatre. Before that, she was amidst psychotic trees & covered in blood in the off-Broadway craziness that was Evil Dead the Musical. (And Cast album) Jenna will be seen this summer, opposite her husband in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. All of her credits and other fun stuff at www.jennacoker.com. Thank you, Connor! CKJ, you are my hero. |
| Brooke Wallace (Ermengarde) was born and raised in Las Vegas and has been performing all her life. Now a recent graduate of the American Musical Dramatic Academy, she loves performing with all her heart and is so excited to be a part of this project. |
| Hernando Umana (Ambrose) |
| Anne Kissel (Ernestina) Standup Comic, "Roseanne Barr" Tribute Artist, as seen on ABC's The Next Best Thing Summer 2007 in Semi-Finals; Conan O'Brien Show, Rickie Lake Show, Pat Bullard Show, Phil Donahue, Law and Order, "Cloney" Award Winner 2007 Awarded at Stardust Hotel, Las Vegas; Awarded "Funniest Female" Sunburst Convention 2006, 2007; Finalist Conn. Comedy Festival 2004, and the fun continues ....... |
| Jack Hallett (Rudolph) |
| Anna Archer (Ensemble) has been part of ballet and dance recitals and musical theatre in New Zealand for many years, culminating in a lead role in the New Zealand premiere of Aspects of Love. While living in London she was part of a performing company and was involved in several musicals and cabaret shows. Since moving to New York she completed a musical theatre qualification at AMDA and has sung in the choir and band at her church. |
| Meg Aspinwall (Ensemble) |
| Michael Barr (Ensemble) is wildly excited to be part of the cast of Hello, Dolly! and the creation of a fantastic new theatre. Originally from Wilton, Connecticut, Michael earned a BA in English and Theatre from Villanova University followed by intensive training at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy. He joins the cast after having finished a tour of Inside Broadways’ You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown where he sucked his thumb vigorously as Linus. Some favorite credits include Frankie Epps in the Barrymore Nominated Philadelphia Premier of Parade, the Philly Premiere of Urinetown, Judas in Villanova Theatre’s Jesus Christ Superstar, Big River, and Dromio of Syracuse in Comedy of Errors. Michael provides lead vocals for the band “Bear David” and is an aspiring playwright. He’s also an avid college basketball fan (Go Nova Wildcats!) Michael is a member of Actor’s Equity. Much love to his friends, faith, amazing family, and the beautiful Lindsay. |
| Jennifer Bowles (Dancer) National Tour: Wonderful Town, Off-Broadway: Wanda's World (Jenny), Other Favorites: School Daze (NYMF), The Sixth Borough, Mademoiselle Modiste, Meet Me In St. Louis, Children of Eden, and readings of Talk to the Dead and But, I'm a Cheerleader. Thanks, Connor! |
| Warren Curtis (Dancer) New York: UNICEF's 50th Anniversary, Bal Masque, and Metro Manhattan. Regional: Cape Playhouse, Maltz-Jupiter Theatre, Riverside Theatre, Maine State Music Theatre, Carousel Dinner Theatre, and Gateway Playhouse. Favorite performances include West Side Story, The Boyfriend, Some Like it Hot, Grand Hotel, and Thoroughly Modern Millie. Film: The Stepford Wives with Nicole Kidman, Two Weeks' Notice with Sandra Bullock. Love to Rachel. |
| Sarah Donald (Ensemble) Born and bred in Scotland, Sarah moved to New York two years ago to attend the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Manhattan. Before moving Sarah attended the prestigious musical theatre course at The National Dance School Of Scotland. |
| Eric Sean Fogel (Dancer) Lincoln Centers credits include My Fair Lady (NY Philharmonic) Most Happy Fella (NY City Opera) Stutgart Ballet (State Theatre) and four years with the Metropolitan Opera Ballet at the Met. Also in NYC Eric has danced for Donald Byrd/The Group, Mark Dendy Dance Projects, Ben Munisteri Dance Projects and Oriental Ballet. Eric was in the National Tours of Evita! (Tango Dancer) Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Pepper Shaker) and La Scala’s West Side Story (Bernardo U/S). |
| Stephanie B. Good (Ensemble) |
| Tim Hausman (Dancer) is very excited to be in Sacramento! He was recently seen as Tommy Djilas in the 50th Annual Production of The Music Man with Shirley Jones. Other favorite credits include: My Fair Lady at the Lincoln Center, A Funny Thing Happened… , Beauty and the Beast, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and A Chorus Line. Much thanks to his family for all their support! |
| Anne Horak (Dancer) is thrilled to be performing in Asbury Park! She has been seen regionally in Lone Star Love (u/s Missanne Page), Irving Berlin's White Christmas, 42nd Street, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Thoroughly Modern Millie, A Chorus Line, and Candide to name a few. BFA: Musical Theatre, the University of Michigan. Thanks to Connor! |
| Erik Keiser (Ensemble) is a recent graduate of AMDA in NYC. Past credits include Footloose, Ragtime, Little Shop of Horrors, and Titanic, all at Toby’s Dinner Theatre in Maryland, as well as Claude in Hair and the title role in Pippin. He can also be seen in the Broadway Palm’s upcoming production of High School Musical as Troy. Thanks to my amazing family and friends! |
| Krista Kurtzburg (Dancer) will be appearing in an upcoming production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at the Cape Playhouse this summer in Cape Cod, starring Hunter Foster. She has performed in Moscow, Russia as well as regional theaters around the country. Last summer, Krista understudied 5 out of 6 leads in the Off-Broadway production of Seussical after completing a national tour playing Cat in the Hat. Other favorite credits include: Ruby in Dames at Sea, Kathy Seldon in Singin' in the Rain, Ariel in Footloose, Li'l Abner at the Goodspeed and The Boyfriend in Florida. Love to J.F.H. God Bless! |
| Jeremy Laguna (Ensemble) |
| Nikka Graff Lanzarone (Dancer) |
| David Levinson (Ensemble) |
| Sabra Lewis (Dancer) |
| Jordyn Linkus (Ensemble) |
| Kelly McCormack (Ensemble) From Vancouver Canada, Kelly trained at the Lyric School of Acting and attended Queen's University in London where she studied Opera and English Literature. Coming back to Canada, she worked in the Vancouver film industry for two years, before attending the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Los Angeles and New York. She currently misses her cat and has recently fallen in love with James Marsden. |
| Markesha McCoy (Ensemble) |
| Robert Micheli (Ensemble) is happy to be working with the Revision Theatre, soon to be seen as Lefou at La Commedia. Graduate of AMDA, a native of San Rafael, CA he grew up in The Belrose Theater. NYC Theater: Pippin (Player), A Gentleman’s Wish (Wilson) at MTC, The Shoe (Showcase at The Producers Club). Tours: The Magic School Bus Live (Arnold), Hamlet (King Claudius). Regional Theater: Sugar (Jerry/Daphne), Lucky Stiff (Vinnie), Show Boat (Frank), A Year With Frog and Toad (Toad), The Lion in Winter (John) You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown (Charlie Brown). Thank you, and love to all who have helped me get to where and who I am today. |
| Michael Mindlin (Dancer) |
| Leland Morrow (Ensemble) An Indiana native, Leland has been living and working in New York City for the past 3 years. Off Broadway We Beat Whitney Ford (Snapple Theatre) Growing Up 70’s starring Barry Williams a.k.a Greg Brady (Choreographer) At The Track for BMI. Various regional theatre productions include, Les Miz, Sounds of Simon (Garden Street Playhouse, Pensacola FL) Cats, Chicago, Ragtime and many others. Many thanks go out to Tom for this great event. Leland would like to thank mom, dad, Paige, Joshua and his mentor Suzanne. " You'll Never Walk Alone” |
| Angela Randazzo (Ensemble), a native New Jerseyan, is so excited to be a part of Hello, Dolly! Previous shows include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Grease!, and The King and I. |
| Jennifer Rodriguez (Ensemble) is a native Southern Gal from Port Arthur, Texas. She recently graduated from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC, where she studied Musical Theatre. Upon graduation, she continues to further her career in Theatre and Dance. She was recently a part of the short film, Spinners, where she played the role of Bebe, directed by Nick Corley. I am honored to be a part of the Hello Dolly! cast and look forward to working with the Revision Theatre! |
| Meredith Roll (Ensemble) |
| Matt Stotsky (Ensemble) is 19 years old and from Yonkers, NY. He has always loved to sing, and in October '06 he began classes at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. He has just graduated from there this past May, and he is extremely excited to begin his life as a trained actor. |
| James Tabeek (Dancer) |
| Meghan Walsh (Ensemble) |
| Ben Watts (Ensemble) is a recent graduate of AMDA. Originally from Ohio, he's been in multiple Regional Performances such as Grease, The Fantasticks, M*A*S*H, Hello, Dolly!, Little Shop of Horrors, and The Wizard of Oz. |
| Caroline Willoughby (Ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of tonight's benefit! Previous credits include Hair, Execution of Justice, Guys and Dolls, and West Side Story. She is a graduate of Miami University (Ohio), and AMDA. Unending love and appreciation to Mom and Dad! Thanks Tom! |
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ARCADIAN CHORALE: Sopranos: Denise Bilelzikjian, Helena Blyskun, Laurett Gannon, Julie Gannon, Jean Hummel, Paula Pollack, Tara Lynn Wagner, Michele Williams. Altos: Shelia Dott, Carmela Grace, Lori Hayes, Sallie Natowitz, Elsy Monroy, Cecelia Smith, Adele Sposato, Melanie Taylor. Tenors: Anthony Idone, Pete Levis, Bob McAndrew. Basses: Jim Conover, Brett Lowell, Sal Mazzucco, Case Wagenvoord. |
| Thomas Morrissey (Director) is one of three Producing Artistic Directors of the ReVision Theatre of Asbury Park along with Stephen Bishop Seely and David Leidhouldt. The ReVision Theatre grew out of The Genesius Theatre Guild, which he founded in NYC in 1995 and served as its Artistic Director for 10 years providing a place for diverse theatre artists to collaborate on the creation and development of new plays and musicals. There he developed a critically acclaimed cabaret program, a nationally distributed CD, Our Heart Sings, featuring Kristen Chenoweth, Alice Ripley, Emily Skinner with others and the annual Genie Awards. Tom has taught acting, musical theatre classes and workshops at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA), Wagner College, New York University and The Creative Acting Company in NYC. A member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers (SSDC) and Actors’ Equity Association (AEA) Tom has directed regionally Gypsy, Oklahoma, No No Nanette, Camelot, The King & I, Two By Two, The Pirates Of Penzance, Bye Bye Birdie, Annie Get Your Gun and Hello Dolly!. In New York Tom directed The Genesius Theatre Guild’s productions of The Glass Mendacity by Maureen Morley and Tom Wilmorth, Frank Stancati’s Just Us Boys, Dalliance In Vienna by Douglas Braverman. He has also worked as a director at Circle Repertory Company (Circle REP LAB member), Ensemble Studio Theatre, Naked Angels and is a founding member of the Professional Directors Company at New York University. Tom produced Genesius Theatre Guild’s premiere production of Jonathan Tolin’s The Last Sunday In June prior to its commercial New York run at the Century Center Theatre. His website can be found at www.ThomasMorrissey.com |
| Connor Gallagher (Choreographer) is a New York based choreographer. Upcoming: Broadway Bares '08. Recent: Director/Choreographer of BCEFA's Easter Bonnet 2008 opening number, Assistant to Denis Jones on Meet Me In St. Louis (Papermill Playhouse) and BCEFA's annual Broadway Bares. Other projects as a choreographer: Beauty and the Beast (Riverside Theatre, VA), Side Show, Elizabeth I, Sleeping Beauty (La Comedia), Sinners & Saints, Gay Games 2006 (assistant to Michele Lynch), Easter Bonnet 2007 (assistant to Christopher Gattelli) Luxxotica Inc., and The Pirates of Penzance (for which he received the Lehman Engel Award.) Connor has appeared on Broadway in Beauty and the Beast and regionally at The Muny, Kansas City Starlight, The Maltz Jupiter, and Theatre by the Sea. A graduate of CCM, Connor can be found online at www.connorgallagher.com. Major thanks to Tom Morrissey as well as Krasner and the gang at The Mine. |
| John Fischer (Music Director) most recently conducted Take Me Along at the Irish Rep and was Associate Music Director of Broadway Backwards 3 at the American Airlines Theatre. Originally from Hot Springs Village, AR he now works in all types of theatre and performing arts schools in New York. He is an active professional musician in Manhattan and is currently on staff at AMDA. |
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Joe Muccioli (Conductor) is an internationally known conductor, orchestrator, musicologist and producer. Muccioli is founder and artistic director of the Jazz Arts Project, Inc. and its flagship ensemble the Red Bank Jazz Orchestra, an all-star line up of the finest jazz musicians in the region. Muccioli is also conductor and music director for Actor/Entertainer Joe Piscopo. Muccioli has presented many heralded performances bridging the gulf between European influenced concert music, symphonic presentations and classic jazz rooted in the American tradition. He has conducted major symphonies and jazz orchestras throughout the world, including the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, the Duke Ellington Orchestra, the Chicago Jazz Ensemble, the BBC Big Band, the Wuppertal Symphony (Germany), the London Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in the UK; and has been featured on TV and radio broadcasts including NPR, the BBC in the UK, SVT in Sweden and all over northern Europe, and the WDR in Germany. Muccioli’s work is evident in every aspect of the music industry from live concerts to recordings, television, movies and Broadway shows, including various publications, CD's and DVD's available Internationally. His work also includes concerts, recordings and other projects with such artists and composers as, Miles Davis, Paquito D’Rivera, Jon Faddis, Randy Brecker, Marvin Stamm, Barry Harris, Quincy Jones, Ann Hampton Callaway, Gerry Mulligan, Buck Clayton, Lew Soloff, Wynton Marsalis, and Clark Terry. |
| Dawn von Suskil (Set Designer) The Muralists Painting Studio is a team of two professional artists, Dawn von Suskil and Danielle Acerra. Our combined years of training in fine art and interior design allow us to design and execute murals of any scale. The Muralists Painting Studio is a part of the local arts community in Monmouth County, NJ, helping to develop the non-profit groups, Arts Coalition of Asbury Park (ArtsCAP) and The Shore Institute of Contemporary Arts (SICA) in Long Branch. Our goals have been about championing local artists, while helping to advocate public art within the community. Working on projects within this realm continues to be an enriching experience for us as artists and individuals. We coordinated and assisted with an exterior mural done by ArtsCAP artist Charles Trott at the Asbury Park Boys & Girls Club. In addition, we organized monthly showcases of fine art and music by local artists in downtown Asbury Park. Currently we are co chairing ArtsCAP’s, Public Art Committee. Through that committee we are helping to write the city’s first public art policy, initiating a mural arts program and events that highlight public art. |
| George Hansel (Lighting Designer) |
| Linda Delaney (Costume Coordinator) |
| Marina Alexander (Chorale Director) conducts The Arcadian Chorale in NJ, the Richmond Choral Society of Staten Island, and the Metropolitan Greek Chorale in Manhattan. Noted for her scholarship and innovative programming, she has resurrected rarely heard masterpieces and created new translations for many works, including the world premiere of a new English version of an "Ode to Joy" by Tchaikovsky. For recent presentations of Mozart's unfinished Requiem, she composed a completion of the "Lacrimosa" in the style of Mozart. She has also presented the US or NY area premieres of several new works, and enjoyed premieres of her own compositions with her ensembles. In 2002, Ms. Alexander made her Carnegie Hall debut, leading her ensembles in Dvorak’s Te Deum, and has appeared as guest conductor with the Monmouth Symphony, Staten Island Philharmonic, and the Mannes Community Orchestra. She has participated in the annual Messiah Open Sing at Lincoln Center, and led Summer Sings for the NY Choral Society and other ensembles. Ms Alexander has been an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the College of Staten Island-CUNY for nine years, teaching Conducting and Music History and leading the CSI Chorus. She teaches conducting privately, and often appears as a clinician at choral workshops and music festivals. |
| David Tolles (Assistant Director) is so happy to be joining the ReVision Theatre team! Previous production experience includes Long Day's Journey into Night (Director, selected scene, 78th St Theatre, NYC, chosen for encore performance at "Best of Outcasts & Renegades Eugene O'Neill Festival") and How to Succeed…Trying (Producer, Laxalt Theatre, NV). Many thanks to friends and family for all their support! |
| Latiana Gourzong (Assistant Stage Manager/ Intern) |
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Lynn Clark (Costume Assistant) |
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The Arcadian Chorale was founded by its Musical and Artistic Director, Marina Alexander in 1992, and has since been acclaimed for its innovative programming and fine musicianship. Based in Monmouth County, NJ, the group has served that community by presenting two full programs each year at local venues, including the Count Basie Theater and the Two River Theater in Red Bank, plus annual holiday programs in Freehold and Asbury Park. Invested in artistic partnerships, the ensemble has also performed several times at Carnegie Hall, at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), and at various sites in Manhattan and Staten Island. Committed to creating a permanent record of its work, the group has released 13 recordings, most recently that of its Spring 2007 performance of the Verdi Requiem. In April 2008, the Chorale enjoyed singing a concert version of La Traviata with the Staten Island Philharmonic, and returned to Carnegie Hall in early May, reprising the Verdi Requiem. The ensemble celebrated its 15th Anniversary this past May 10 with “Witty Dittties,” a program celebrating comedy in music. |
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ReVision Theatre is a federally-recognized 501(c)3, not-for-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. www.ReVisionTheatre.org |
