Waitress 2025

A.C.T. of Connecticut Ridgefield, CT

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A.C.T. (A Contemporary Theatre) OF CONNECTICUT Artistic Director

Producing Director

Daniel C. Levine

R. Erin Craig

Book by

Music and Lyrics by

JESSIE NELSON

SARA BAREILLES

Based upon the motion picture written by Adrienne Shelly

Orchestrations by Sara Bareilles & The Waitress Band Music by Arrangement with Sony Music Publishing Starring Abigail Sparrow Amma Osei Shaylen Harger John Alejandro Jeffords Cody Jenkins Maeve Marbury David Sitler Wesley Slade Joseph Torello Raúl Calderón Liz Davis Tara Forseth Kai Horvit Lauren Marut Val Moranto Jason Ivan Rodriguez Ariana Valdes Justin Waite Christopher Brian Williams Scenic Designer KRISTEN MARTINO

Costume Designer LESLIE BERNSTEIN

Lighting Designer DALTON HAMILTON

Sound Designer SHANNON SLATON

Wig Designer CARISSA THORLAKSON

Casting JASON STYRES THE CASTING COLLABORATIVE

Music Director NICHOLAS CONNORS

Production Stage Manager KATIE GIRARDOT

Director / Choreographer SARA BRIANS Originally Produced on Broadway by Barry and Fran Weissler Norton and Elayne Herrick David I. Berley, Independent Presenters Network, A.C. Orange International, Peter May, Michael Roiff, Ken Schur, Marisa Sechrest, Jam Theatricals, 42nd.club/Square 1 Theatrics, Benjamin Simpson & Joseph Longthorne/Shira Friedman, Alecia Parker, Executive Producer Original motion picture produced by Michael Roiff/Night & Day Pictures World premiere produced by the American Repertory Theater at Harvard University, August 2, 2015 Diane Paulus, Artistic Director; Diane Borger, Producer; Peter Duchan, Script Consultant for A.R.T. Production WAITRESS is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT ONE “What’s Inside” ....................................................................................... Jenna and Company “Opening Up” ............................................................. Jenna, Becky, Dawn, Cal and Company “The Negative” ......................................................................................... Jenna, Becky, Dawn “What Baking Can Do” ................................................................................................... Jenna “When He Sees Me” ............................................................................... Dawn and Company “It Only Takes a Taste” ........................................................................ Dr. Pomatter and Jenna “You Will Still Be Mine” .................................................................................... Earl and Jenna “A Soft Place to Land” .............................................................................. Jenna, Becky, Dawn “Never Ever Getting Rid of Me” ................................................................ Ogie and Company “Bad Idea” ......................................................................... Jenna, Dr. Pomatter and Company

ACT TWO “I Didn’t Plan It” ............................................................................................................. Becky “Bad Idea” (Reprise) ................................................................................................. Company “You Matter to Me” ........................................................................... Dr. Pomatter and Jenna “I Love You Like a Table” ............................................................... Ogie, Dawn, and Company “Take It From an Old Man” ......................................................................... Joe and Company “She Used to Be Mine” .................................................................................................. Jenna “Everything Changes” ....................................................... Jenna, Becky, Dawn and Company “Opening Up” (Finale) .............................................................................................. Company

WAITRESS is rated PG-13, may be inappropriate for children age 13 and younger WAITRESS will run approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes with one 20 minute intermission Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited Late seating and/or re-entry to the theater will be at the discretion of management This production includes the use of water-based theatrical haze Please silence your cellphones

CAST (in order of appearance)

Jenna ........................................................................................................... ABIGAIL SPARROW Cal ................................................................................................................... JOSEPH TORELLO* Dawn .......................................................................................................... SHAYLEN HARGER* Becky ..................................................................................................................... AMMA OSEI* Joe ...................................................................................................................... DAVID SITLER* Earl ..................................................................................................................... CODY JENKINS Mother ............................................................................................................. TARA FORSETH* Nurse Norma .................................................................................................. ARIANA VALDES* Dr. Pomatter ............................................................................. JOHN ALEJANDRO JEFFORDS* Ogie ................................................................................................................. WESLEY SLADE* Lulu ............................................................................................................... MAEVE MARBURY Ensemble ........................................................ TARA FORSETH*, KAI HORVIT, LAUREN MARUT,

VAL MORANTO, JASON IVAN RODRIGUEZ, ARIANA VALDES*,

JUSTIN WAITE, CHRISTOPHER BRIAN WILLIAMS* Swings RAÚL CALDERÓN, LIZ DAVIS* Dance Captain LIZ DAVIS* Fight Captain KATIE GIRARDOT* UNDERSTUDIES For Jenna: TARA FORSETH*; for Dr. Pomatter: KAI HORVIT; for Dawn: LAUREN MARUT; for Cal: JASON IVAN RODRIGUEZ; for Becky: ARIANA VALDES*; for Joe: JOSEPH TORELLO*; for Ogie: JUSTIN WAITE; for Earl: CHRISTOPHER BRIAN WILLIAMS*

BAND Conductor / Keyboard 1 ......................................................................... NICHOLAS CONNORS Keyboard 2 .......................................................................................................... NATHAN PERRY Guitar 1 .................................................................................................... NICKLAS DICKERSON Guitar 2 / Cello ............................................................................................... CAITLIN THOMAS Bass ............................................................................................................... SHERISSE ROGERS Drums / Percussion ......................................................................................... DARCY MACRAE Synth Programmer ..................................................................................... DENNIS J. ARCANO

*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, A.C.T. of Connecticut, and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

THE CAST

Abigail Sparrow

Amma Osei

Shaylen Harger

John Alejandro Jeffords

Maeve Marbury

David Sitler

Wesley Slade

Joseph Torello

Raúl Calderón

Liz Davis

Tara Forseth

Kai Horvit

Lauren Marut

Val Moranto

Jason Ivan Rodriguez

Ariana Valdes

Justin Waite

Cody Jenkins

Christopher Brian Williams

A Note From the Artistic Director: Welcome to Waitress!

I can’t think of a better production to close out our incredible 7th season here at A.C.T. of Connecticut. Waitress is a show that blends heart and humor, sorrow and sweetness - and it’s the perfect “final course” to a season that has been nothing short of extraordinary. From the high-octane thrill of Jersey Boys, to the emotional depth of Fiddler on the Roof, to the bold, original storytelling of Few Words: A Dance Cycle, this season has felt... different. In the best possible way.

This year’s productions have resonated deeply with audiences, sparked conversation, and reminded us just how powerful live theater can be - not only to entertain, but to move, inspire, and connect us all.

To everyone who came along for the ride this season - thank you! Whether you’re a longtime subscriber of A.C.T. of CT or stepping into our theater for the very first time, I am deeply grateful for your presence and your belief in what we do. It is our privilege to create theater for you, and we never lose sight of how lucky we are to do it.

As we bring Waitress to life on our stage, our thoughts are already turning to the season ahead. What’s coming next is going to be truly thrilling - filled with compelling stories, bold artistic choices, and moments that will surprise, delight, and stay with you long after the final bow. I have no doubt that next season will move you just as deeply and memorably as this season has.

With another unforgettable season just around the corner, I hope you’ll be there with us every step of the way! Enjoy Waitress – and we will see you this fall for another season full of standing ovations and surprises!

With gratitude,

Daniel C. Levine Artistic Director, A.C.T. of Connecticut

PRODUCTION STAFF Director / Choreographer ......................................................................................... SARA BRIANS^ Music Director ................................................................................................ NICHOLAS CONNORS Scenic Designer ................................................................................................ KRISTEN MARTINO+ Costume Designer ............................................................................................. LESLIE BERNSTEIN+ Lighting Designer ........................................................................................... DALTON HAMILTON+ Sound Designer................................................................................................ SHANNON SLATON+ Wig / Hair / Makeup Designer .................................................................. CARISSA THORLAKSON Technical Director ....................................................................................................... MIKE DONATO Associate Director / Choreographer ................................................................... ALEX HARTMAN Assistant Costume Designer / Production Wardrobe Supervisor .............. JILLIAN MITCHELL Wardrobe Supervisor .................................................................................................. KAT VACCARO Wig / Hair / Makeup Supervisor ........................................................................... AMANDA JAYNE Audio Supervisor ...................................................................................................... JACOB SANNER Props Supervisor ................................................................................................. SIERRA SHEPHERD Music Coordinator / Synth Programmer ....................................................... DENNIS J. ARCANO Production Stage Manager ................................................................................ KATIE GIRARDOT* Assistant Stage Manager ................................................................................ TEAGAN DEGROEN* Production Assistant ..................................................................................... SARAH RACHEL KATZ A1 / Sound Mixer ........................................................................................................ BREANNA FAIS Assistant to Director ............................................................................... RACHEL-MARIE STRAZZA Rehearsal Production Assistant ........................................................................................ AJ JONES Dresser / Wardrobe ................................................................................................. DEMARIE LOPEZ Dresser / Wig Assistant ............................................................................................ AMELIA MCGEE Wardrobe Assistant ................................................................................................... LILAH POSTON A2 / Audio Assistant ..................................................................................................... CECIL KNEEN Associate Lighting Designer ............................................................................................ ABBY MAY Head Electrician .............................................................. ADAM LOBELSON / CHROMA DESIGNS Electricians .................................................... SOPHIE BARDOS, EVAN BRENNER, JAKOB KELSEY,

ALEXIS MACCHIAROLI, JAMES PEREYRA Stage Management Apprentice .................................................................................. FAITH RAND Child Guardian ..................................................................................................... MADDY GALGANO Production Photographer ........................................................................................ JEFF BUTCHEN Archival Videographer .............................................................................................. MATT GURREN Poster and Artwork Designer ................................................................................ BILLY MITCHELL Playbill Designer ........................................................................................................... RYAN HONTZ Playbill Printing ....................................................................................................... KENO GRAPHICS

Some costumes provided by TDF Costume Collection Rental Props Package Designed By Jonathan Berg-Einhornand Built by Amaya Rocket for Skylight Music Theatre Additional props provided by The Cape Playhouse Keyboard Programming Rentals by KeyboardTEK Specialty lighting equipment provided by Chroma Designs and 4Wall Entertainment Set Construction by Cigar Box Studios

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* Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, A.C.T. of Connecticut, and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

WHO’S WHO

ABIGAIL SPARROW (Jenna) is elated to be returning to A.C.T. of CT in this dream role and dream show. Abigail appeared in Rock of Ages as Sherrie in A.C.T. of CT’s 2023 season.

A Brooklynite originally hailing from Los Angeles, California, Sparrow was most recently seen as an alternate Queen in Six the Musical with Mirvish Productions. Other credits include: SIX Norwegian Cruise Line, Rock of Ages at the Argyle, Jersey Boys at WPPAC. Along with being an accomplished actor, Sparrow is a producer, musician, and songwriter. You can find her music on all streaming platforms.

Love to her family, friends, Talent House NYC, Bryan, Dan, Sara, and the Casting Collaborative. @abigailsparrowofficial AMMA OSEI (Becky) most recently appeared onstage in the world premiere of The Preacher’s Wife at Alliance Theatre. Broadway: Rock of Ages (Justice). National and International Tours: Pretty Woman (Violetta), Rock of Ages (Justice), Dreamgirls (Effie), Fame (Ms. Sherman). Selected Regional: Broadway at Music Circus, The Kennedy Center, Ogunquit Playhouse, Pittsburgh CLO, McCarterTheatre. TV: “FBI: Most Wanted.” Thanks to Whole Artist Management, Daniel Hoff Agency and my friends and family. @AmmaOseiNYC

SHAYLEN HARGER (Dawn) “I’m baaack!”

A.C.T. of CT Credits: Kinky Boots, Rock of Ages, and Godspell. Other credits: La Cage Aux Folles at MTC in Norwalk. Mamma Mia & Jesus Christ Superstar at CT Repertory Theatre in Storrs.

Recent achievements: National television debut, FOX TV’s “I Can See Your Voice.” Japan national concert tour, Disney On Classic as “Belle” in Beauty & the Beast. Also, a wellknown Youtuber! Find her on IG and TikTok too! @shaylenharger JOHN ALEJANDRO JEFFORDS (Dr. Pomatter) NYC credits include: Babes in Toyland (Lincoln Center), An Axemas Story (The Players Theatre), Bombshell Baby (Ensemble Studio Theatre), More Than All the World (Theater for the New City). Regional: The Producers (Paper Mill Playhouse, Kansas City Starlight, Atlanta Theatre of the Stars, and more), Rock of Ages (ACCC), A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (Santa Fe Playhouse). Thanks to Sara for believing in me. For Roxie and Simone.

CODY JENKINS (Earl) is making his debut at A.C.T. of CT and is thrilled to join this team!

Texas native and Proud Graduate of Texas State University’s BFA Acting Program.

Off-Broadway: I Put A Spell On You (Thackery Binx). International: RENT Japan 2024 Tour (Swing, Mark u/s). National Tour: RENT 25th Anniversary Tour (Mark), RENT 20th Anniversary Tour (Gordon, Roger u/s). Regional: Now & Then World Premiere at Island City Stages (Daniel #1), Footloose at MBT (Chuck Cranston). Cruise Ships: Norwegian Cruise Lines (Production Principal). Love and thanks to my PMA team, my friends, and my family!

IG:@chefboycodyyy DAVID SITLER (Joe) David is thrilled to be making his debut here at A.C.T. of CT. He has worked on Broadway, National tours, and coast to coast in over 165 productions in roles from Atticus to Scrooge. Film credits: “V13,” “60 Miles North,” and “Don’t Turn Out the Lights.” TV: “Little America,” “Diarra From Detroit,” “Hunters,” and “A Short Tutorial.” Thanks to BWA and this amazing Cast and Crew.

Proud member of AEA. Enjoy the pie. www.davidsitler.com.

WESLEY SLADE (Ogie) is an improv comedian / puppeteer / voice over actor from Eastabuchie, Mississippi (yes, really!).

Regional: SpongeBob SquarePants in The SpongeBob Musical (Broadway at Music Circus), Olaf in Frozen (Maltz Jupiter Theatre & The Gateway Playhouse), Mary Poppins, Beauty & the Beast (The MUNY), Igor in Young Frankenstein w/ Sally Struthers (La Mirada Theatre), his original one-man show, Happy Times: A Danny Kaye Tribute, and more. Wesley was seen on many stages at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando. He now resides in NYC with his dog, George. Special thanks to Team DGRW! @wesleyslade JOSEPH TORELLO (Cal, u/s Joe) NYC Credits: Show Boat (Carnival Barker) and Carousel (Policeman) at Lincoln Center with the NY Philharmonic (both aired on “Live From Lincoln Center” on PBS); Guys & Dolls (Mission Quartet) alongside Nathan Lane & Megan Mullally at Carnegie Hall; The Golden Apple (Ensemble) with City Center Encores. He was seen in the world premiere of Other World and was re-

WHO’S WHO cently in his 11th production of The Music Man, with 3 alongside Shirley Jones. Other favorites: Sweeney Todd (Sweeney), Smokey Joe’s Cafe (Fred), Billy Elliot (Big Davey). @torellojoe MAEVE MARBURY (Lulu) thinks it’s sweeter than sugar to make her professional acting debut at A.C.T. of CT, right in her hometown! At age 2 she performed in Jesse Lee Day School’s holiday show and has loved the stage ever since. In 2024 she played Nemo in Wiremill Academy’s production of Finding Nemo. Ballet performances include local productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, A Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra and The Nutcracker.

RAÚL CALDERÓN (Swing) is excited to make his debut with A.C.T. of CT as a Swing in Waitress! CT Native, graduated at Western Connecticut State University with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. Recent credits include Ensemble Swing in Jersey Boys (Phoenix Theatre Company), Calogero in A Bronx Tale (Seven Angels), and Joe Pesci (Frankie Vallie Understudy) in Jersey Boys (Emerald Coast Theatre Company).

Thank you Mom and Dad! Instagram: @_raulcalderon_ LIZ DAVIS (Swing / Dance Captain) is thrilled to be making her A.C.T. of CT debut eating pie alongside a wonderful company! Last year, she travelled the country as the female swing on The Cher Show First National Tour. Other credits include Lucy/You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, Tammy/Hairspray, Lorriane/Jersey Boys. Much love to all her friends and family.

Inhale confidence, exhale doubt. :-) @lizzdavviss TARA FORSETH (Mother, Ensemble, u/s Jenna) A.C.T. of Connecticut Debut! Select Credits: Irish Repertory Theatre: On A Clear Day...; Ford’s Theatre: Guys and Dolls; Guthrie Theater: Guys and Dolls; Phoenix Theatre: Bright Star; Adirondack Theatre Festival: Front Page Flo; Prologue Theatre/Next Stop Theatre: The Cake. Training: B.F.A. NYU Tisch. Many thanks to Jason Styres, the creative team, cast, and crew of Waitress, and everyone at A.C.T. Endless gratitude to family and friends. Love to Trevor. @tarakellyforseth (IG), www.taraforseth.com KAI HORVIT (Ensemble, u/s Dr. Pomatter) is thrilled for their A.C.T. of Connecticut debut!

Recent credits include: Ensemble, u/s Andy Lee in 42nd Street and Fred/Young Scrooge/ Others in A Christmas Carol at Maltz Jupiter Theatre as well as the title role in Aladdin and Kristoff in Frozen with Disney Live Entertainment. Kai received their BFA from the Cincinnati-Conservatory of Music (CCM). Much love to family, friends, and HKA for support! @kaihorvit LAUREN MARUT (Ensemble, u/s Dawn) is so excited to be making her regional debut at A.C.T. of CT! She just graduated from Yale University with degrees in Ethnicity, Race, & Migration and Theater Studies. Television: “FBI: Most Wanted”. A huge thank you to her parents and the entire Waitress team.

IG: @laurenmarut VAL MORANTO (Ensemble) is thrilled to be back at A.C.T. of CT!! Selected Regional & Tour: Anything Goes (Gulfshore Playhouse), Kinky Boots (Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach), Fiddler on the Roof, Sunset Boulevard, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Secret Garden, Kinky Boots (A.C.T. of CT), Sweeney Todd (Madison Lyric Stage: Broadway World “Best Actress in a Leading Role” nominee for Mrs. Lovett), The Who’s Tommy (International Tour), Les Miserables (Ogunquit Playhouse/Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach), Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Boston Premiere), Fiddler on the Roof (Ogunquit Playhouse/Fulton Theatre) and Mary Poppins (Arts Center Coastal Carolina in Hilton Head). Val can also be seen headlining at the Sanibel Music Festival with the Opera Theatre of CT, on Season 16 of “America’s Got Talent” & singing with Josh Groban on his Summer Harmony Tour! Proud graduate of the Boston Conservatory of Music. She would like to thank Sara Brians, Daniel C. Levine, Bryan Perri, R. Erin Craig, Nicholas Connors and Jason Styres~The Casting Collaborative for this opportunity and her Husband Tj for his love & support!

JASON IVAN RODRIGUEZ (Ensemble, u/s Cal) is a NYC based performer from Hamilton, New Jersey. Previous credits include working with Tim Rice in the company of From Here to Eternity (Private Tucker/Tommy), Once on This Island (Daniel) at The Encore Musical Theatre Company, and In the Heights (Usnavi U/S, Ensemble) at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.

WHO’S WHO He’d like to thank his friends and family who have helped him become a better performer and person. IG @jason__rodriguez__ ARIANA VALDES (Nurse Norma, Ensemble, u/s Becky) is a NYC-based multi-hyphenate creative originally from Connecticut, inspired and encouraged to pursue the arts by her late mother, costume designer Linda Worthington Valdes. National Tours: The Sound of Music (Mother Abbess u/s), My Fair Lady. Regional: In the Heights (Daniela - STAGES St. Louis/Pennsylvania Shakespeare/Westchester), Somewhere Over the Border (Julia - City Theatre/ People’s Light), Escape to Margaritaville (Tammy - Mill Mountain), Jerry Springer: The Opera (SpeakEasy Stage), Sister Act (Mary Patrick WPPAC/Arts Center of Coastal Carolina), Sister Act/TSOM (Paper Mill). Boston Conservatory.

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ArianaValdes.com | @arianavaldiva JUSTIN WAITE (Ensemble, u/s Ogie) is a Long Island native and a graduate of SUNY Cortland with a BFA in Musical Theatre. A.C.T. of CT debut! Credits include Swing in Jersey Boys (The Argyle Theatre), Drifter in Beautiful: The Musical (Engeman Theatre, The Gateway, Fireside Theatre), Duane, Seaweed u/s in Hairspray (WPPAC), Mayor/Ja’Keith in Rock of Ages (Mountain Theatre Co), Doody in Grease (Clearspace). NYC Readings: Mr. Laird in The Bone Harp (Theatre Row). His favorite kind of pie is apple pie! He thinks it is crucial to share since the show deals with pie. Special thanks to the team at MSA and to his mother for all the love and support. @justinmwaite CHRISTOPHER BRIAN WILLIAMS (Ensemble, u/s Earl) A.C.T. of CT debut! Christopher is delighted to join the cast of Waitress. He has been seen on Broadway in Billy Elliot. Off-Broadway as Chad in Bedbugs! The Rock Musical and Danny in Freckleface Strawberry. Regional credits include Fyedka in Fiddler on the Roof (Walnut Street), Ryan in High School Musical 2 (North Shore), featured roles at The Connecticut Opera, Hartford Stage, North Carolina Theatre, The MUNY, Gateway Playhouse and others.

BFA from CCM. @christopherbrianwilliams.

Christopherbrianwilliams.com.

SARA BRIANS (Director / Choreographer) is a New York City based director and choreog-

rapher, having directed and choreographed numerous musicals, industrials, concerts, and entertainment events world-wide. Most recently, Sara was the U.S. Associate Choreographer for the seven-time Tony nominated The Hills of California on Broadway directed by Sam Mendes. She was also recently Associate Director to Victoria Clark for Love Life at New York City Center Encores! and choreographed the inaugural production of Anything Goes at Gulfshore Playhouse’s new Baker Theatre.

Sara has worked on seven Broadway shows as a performer, resident and associate choreographer (including 42nd Street, Billy Elliot the Musical, Matilda the Musical, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, The Terms of My Surrender, and After the Night and the Music), across the globe, and with prestigious institutions including The Radio City Rockettes, The Kennedy Center, New York City Center, Goodspeed Opera House, The 5th Avenue Theatre, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Theatre Aspen and many more. Waitress marks Sara’s ninth production with A.C.T. of Connecticut after choreographing productions of Godspell, The Last Five Years, Snapshots, Jesus Christ Superstar, Guys and Dolls, Rock of Ages, Sunset Boulevard, and Few Words: A Dance Cycle. Please visit www.

SaraBrians.com & @brianssarak on instagram for more!

NICHOLAS CONNORS (Music Director / Conductor / Keyboard 1) is a New York City-based Music Director and Composer. His Broadway credits include Almost Famous (Asst. Music Director), Kristin Chenoweth’s For the Girls (Assoc. Music Director, Orchestrations) and Mean Girls (Pianist). He has orchestrated music for Kristin Chenoweth, André De Shields, Lea Salonga, Jessica Vosk and many other stars of stage and screen. Nicholas recently received a Dramatists Guild Fellowship for musical theatre writing and is currently developing multiple new musicals. @Nick_Connors KRISTEN MARTINO (Scenic Designer) is a Scenic Designer whose work has been showcased on stages across the country. She will be joining UT Knoxville in the fall as Assistant Professor of Scenic Design. Kristen spent several years as an associate designer in Chicago, giving her opportunities to work on museum exhibits and theatrical productions interna-

WHO’S WHO tionally. Kristen is the recipient of the 2022 USITT Rising Star Award and is a proud member of United Scenic Artists Local 829. www.kristenmartino.com

A Christmas Carol, Sweet Charity, Jersey Boys, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Drowsy Chaperone, Spring Awakening, Fela!, Anything Goes, Annie, Legally Blonde, and Cabaret.

LESLIE BERNSTEIN (Costume Designer) is thrilled to be back at A.C.T. of CT. Other credits include: The Secret Garden, Fiddler on the Roof, and Few Words: A Dance Cycle. Off-Broadway: Off Peak (59E59), Little Rock (Sheen Center), Wringer (City Center II), Band Of Angels and Wanda’s Monster (Mint Theater), Dory Fantasmagory, Interstellar Cinderella, and This is Sadie (Theater Row). Opera: La Boheme (Ash lawn Opera), The Magic Flute (Arizona, Hawaii, Madison, Kentucky and Pittsburgh Opera). Regional: West Side Story and A Little Night Music (Brevard Music Center), The Opposite of Sex (Co Pat Fields, Magic Theatre), The Harlem Nutcracker (Wiltern Theatre), Godspell (Syracuse Stage), Master Harold and The Boys (Portland Stage), Intimate Apparel (Arkansas Rep), 4000 Miles, Stones in His Pockets, The October Storm, Talley’s Folly, and Proof (Hudson Stage Co). Broadway: Associate: Disgraced (Lyceum), Domesticated (LCT), and WIT (MTC). lsbernstein.com

CARISSA THORLAKSON (Wig / Hair / Makeup Designer) is a New Jersey-based wig and makeup designer. Off-Broadway: Grand Hotel at New York City Center and Little Rock. Credits include: Walnut Street Theatre, The Old Globe, A.R.T., McCarter Theatre, Hartford Stage, Lookingglass Theatre Company, Two River Theatre, Bay Street Theatre, Delaware Theatre Company, Hudson Stage Company, Temple University, Olney Theatre Center, the University of Delaware REP, The Princeton Festival, American Repertory Ballet, Santa Fe Opera, Sarasota Opera, The Kennedy Center, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Signature Theatre, and Round House Theatre. Carissa also creates custom medical wigs, cosplay wigs, and teaches classes in wigs and makeup. CThorwigs.com. @wigician

DALTON HAMILTON (Lighting Designer) works around the country designing lighting for a wide range of mediums from theater, opera, and dance to corporate events and theme park entertainment. Credits include: Bay Street Theater, Gulfshore Playhouse, Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Nashville Repertory Theatre, Ogunquit Playhouse, Free Fall Theatre, American Stage, Norwegian Cruise Line, City Springs Theatre Company, Straz Center for the Performing Arts, and Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Proud member of United Scenic Artists, Local USA-829. @dhlightingdesign daltonhamiltonlightingdesign.com SHANNON SLATON (Sound Designer) on Broadway has designed Melissa Etheridge: My Window and The Illusionists as well as being the Associate Designer for The Humans, Blackbird and several other shows. He has also designed more than fifty national tours including: Shrek, The Producers, Kiss Me Kate, Noise/Funk, The Full Monty, Contact, A Chorus Line, Tap Dogs, Aeros, Sweeney Todd, The Wizard of Oz, The Drowsy Chaperone, and The Wedding Singer. Shows he mixed on Broadway include: Springsteen on Broadway, Man of La Mancha, Bombay Dreams,

DENNIS J. ARCANO (Music Coordinator / Synth Programmer) Dennis has served as the music coordinator for A.C.T. of CT since their opening in 2018 and has also played drums/ percussion for fourteen A.C.T. productions, including the Grammy Nominated World Premiere recording of Snapshots: A Musical Scrapbook. Broadway/Off-Broadway: Death Becomes Her, Kimberly Akimbo, Almost Famous, Mr. Saturday Night, Jagged Little Pill, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Altar Boyz, Tick, Tick…

Boom!, Follies (2001 Revival). National Tour: Tick, Tick…Boom! (Assistant Musical Director).

Regional: Candlewood Playhouse, Barrington Stage Company, Goodspeed’s Norma Terris Theater. All my love to Melina.

KATIE GIRARDOT (Production Stage Manager / Fight Captain) is excited to be back at A.C.T. of CT alongside this incredible company of Waitress! Nat’l Tour: Girl From the North Country, Jagged Little Pill; Off Broadway: Becoming Eve (NYTW), We Live in Cairo (NYTW), Leo Reich: Literally Who Cares?!, One Woman Show; International: Drop Dead Gorgeous, Book of Mountains and Seas, Christopher Hall: Girl For All Seasons.

Love to her incredible circle of support, may we all be so lucky. For Duckie. @ktg45 TEAGAN DEGROEN (Assistant Stage Manager) is excited to be returning to A.C.T. of CT to close

WHO’S WHO out the season with Waitress! Select Credits include Becoming Eve (NYTW), West Side Story, The Color Purple, The Music Man, Suessical (Pittsburgh CLO), Joseph… Dreamcoat, Beauty & The Beast (New Bedford Festival Theatre), Rent, ≈[Almost Equal To], Ride The Cyclone, The 25th Annual… Spelling Bee (Pittsburgh Playhouse).

Point Park University alum! Huge thanks to Katie and Sarah. With love and gratitude! @teagandegroen THE CASTING COLLABORATIVE (Casting) Broadway: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (Tony Award), Dames at Sea, Lion King, Nice Work... TV/Film: “Severance” (Apple TV+), “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (Netflix), “Carousel” (PBS), “Six by Sondheim” (HBO), “SYTYCD”, “How You Look at It”. Off-Broadway: Gatsby, Little Girl Blue, Puffs, Midnight at the Never Get, Pedro Pan, Apple Boys, Missed Connections, 15 different Encores! productions. Tours: A Gentleman’s Guide…, Sugar Skull, West Side Story, Anastasia, Fiddler on the Roof, Yemandja, The King and I, Cinderella, The Lion King, White Christmas.

Other: Dance Lab New York, In Pieces, Magic Mike Live (London/Las Vegas), Bridgerton Experience, Wild (Black Iris Project), Phish (MSG), Arkansas Rep, Arrow Rock Lyceum, Virginia Theatre Festival, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Syracuse Stage, and more. www.thecastingcollab.com DANIEL C. LEVINE (A.C.T. of CT Artistic Director) is a 2022 Grammy Nominee and thrilled to serve as Artistic Director of A.C.T. of CT. Before co-founding A.C.T. of CT in 2018 (along with Katie Diamond and Bryan Perri), Daniel appeared on Broadway and in the Broadway National Tours of: Mamma Mia!, Little Shop of Horrors, The Rocky Horror Show, Jesus Christ Superstar (Tony Nomination For Best Revival), Chicago, Les Misérables, and The Who’s Tommy. Daniel was nominated for Best Actor in a Musical by The League of American Theaters and Producers, for his role as Cousin Kevin in Tommy. He also originated the role of Mary Sunshine in the Broadway National tour of Chicago. Daniel has worked extensively across the country including: Oklahoma! (5th Avenue, Seattle), Next To Normal (Seven Angels Theater), Guys and Dolls (The Ordway Theater, Minneapolis), Company (5th Avenue, Seattle), Man of La Mancha (Cleveland Playhouse), Sweet Charity (West Virginia Public), Jesus Christ Superstar

(North Carolina Theater/Kansas City Starlight), Joseph.....Dreamcoat (North Shore Music Theater, Boston), and Evita (Music Theater of CT).

Daniel is the creator/producer/director of Broadway Backstage!, Dancin’ Broadway, and American Dance Spectacular!– all of which have toured throughout the U.S. He is the creator/ director of Born To Dance, a multi-media production performed throughout the fleet of ships on Princess Cruise Lines, in collaboration with Stephen Schwartz. At The Ridgefield Playhouse, Daniel directed Tommy, Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and An Evening With Joel Grey, and also served as the moderator and host for An Evening With The Celebrity Housewives. At A.C.T. of CT, Daniel has directed Mamma Mia!, Evita (2018 Broadway World CT Best Director of a Musical winner), Working (which he re-conceived with Stephen Schwartz), Godspell, Snapshots, Into the Woods, Jesus Christ Superstar, Rent, Guys and Dolls, The Secret Garden (2023 CT Critics Circle Award for Best Direction of a Musical winner), Sunset Boulevard, Fiddler on the Roof, and Few Words: A Dance Cycle. Daniel returned to his performing roots and played “The Dentist” in A.C.T.’s production of Little Shop of Horrors, and was also thrilled to star alongside Katie Diamond and Bryan Perri in The Last Five Years. Daniel was nominated for a Grammy Award for the cast album recording of A.C.T. of CT’s Snapshots (now available on-demand on BroadwayHD). Daniel’s reconceived version of Working was licensed by Music Theater International and theaters around the country are now producing and presenting A.C.T.‘s version of the musical. Daniel graduated Brandeis University and attended Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. www.danielclevine.com BRYAN PERRI (A.C.T. of CT Resident Music Supervisor) is an award-winning musician.

Perhaps most known as a Music Supervisor, Orchestrator, Arranger, Music Director, and Conductor, he is also an American Composer.

His debut album, “Few Words” is available on all streaming platforms. On Broadway, Bryan served as the Music Supervisor and Conductor of Almost Famous. The world premiere at San Diego’s Old Globe earned him the prestigious Craig Noel Award for Best Music Direction. He also served as Music Director and Conductor of Jagged Little Pill, a production that earned

WHO’S WHO nine Tony nominations. His extensive Broadway credits extend to the hit musical Wicked, where he spent nearly a decade music directing, and the original company of Chaplin, for which he not only served as Music Director, but Dance and Vocal Arranger. He also served as Music Director for the Broadway National Tour of Next to Normal, starring Tony Award winner Alice Ripley. Off-Broadway credits include Superhero, Dogfight, and Vanities all at 2nd Stage Theater. He was Music Supervisor for Disney’s Freaky Friday premiering at the Signature Theater in D.C., Limelight at the La Jolla Playhouse, and Music Supervisor and Co-Orchestrator for the World Premiere of the critically acclaimed new musical, The Lonely Few at the Geffen Playhouse. Bryan music directed Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Anthony Davis’s new musical Shimmer, and also served as Music Supervisor and Co-Orchestrator of Empire Records which premiered at The McCarter Theatre. Bryan is the Music Director and Arranger for notable artists like Aaron Tveit, Lauren Patten, and Jessica Vosk. He’s performed with them in venues including the American Songbook series at Lincoln Center, House of Blues, Irving Plaza, Webster Hall, and the London Palladium. Bryan was also nominated (along with Daniel C. Levine and Stephen Schwartz) for a Grammy Award for the world premiere cast recording of Stephen Schwartz’s Snapshots (an A.C.T. of CT production). Furthermore, Bryan has collaborated with his husband, Daniel C. Levine, the Artistic Director of A.C.T. of CT, on several successful productions, including the creation of Born to Dance (in association with Stephen Schwartz), currently running on the Princess Cruise Line fleet. Bryan is proud to be a Founding Member of A.C.T. of CT and is honored to serve as Resident Music Supervisor for past seasons including Mamma Mia!, Evita, Working, Spelling Bee, Little Shop of Horrors, Nickel Mines, Godspell, Into the Woods, The Last Five Years, Rent, Jesus Christ Superstar, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Guys and Dolls, The Secret Garden, Sunset Boulevard, Kinky Boots, Jersey Boys, and Fiddler on the Roof. Bryan has also musically directed concert productions of Tommy, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Jesus Christ Superstar (all directed by Daniel C. Levine). Bryan made his Carnegie Hall debut

this year conducting an orchestra in a breathtaking performance of his own composition, “Few Words”. Bryan is also the creator of A.C.T. of CT’s Broadway Unplugged series, which has become an audience favorite, and serves as Advisor on a $30,000 musician grant for the Posthumous Prodigy Productions Fellowship Award. Bryan holds a Bachelor of Music from NYU in Vocal Performance, as well as a Master’s Degree in Music from Cincinnati Conservatory of Music in Orchestral Conducting. His passion for music extends beyond the stage, as he enjoys teaching music in various forms to individuals of all ages, particularly through A.C.T. of CT’s Conservatory Program. Above all, Bryan firmly believes that theater matters and the arts are essential!

R. ERIN CRAIG (A.C.T. of CT Producing Director) has spent her career to date developing, mentoring, and producing new artists and works through her work as Producer, Executive Producer, General Manager, Production Manager, and Consultant for theatre, film, music, and special events for nearly 30 years.

Current commercial projects include: Austen’s Pride (A.C.T. of CT 2019) which will be launching a pre-Broadway tour in St. Louis this summer, and a new play by Ed Schmidt called Mr. Rickey Calls A Meeting. Select past Broadway and Off-Broadway projects include: In the Heights, High Fidelity, The Velocity of Autumn, The Evolution of Mann, Right Before I Go, Himself and Nora, Stalking the Bogeyman, The Jazz Age, Irena’s Vow, “How We Got Away With It” (feature film), “Easter Mysteries” (musical film), Chicago, Annie Get Your Gun (with Bernadette Peters and Tom Wopat). Member-Broadway League, Off-Broadway League, Theatre Resources Unlimited (TRU). Educator and Mentor. Houses on the Moon Theater Company, Board Member. Founder & owner of La Vie Productions. www.lavieproductions.com JESSIE NELSON (Book) wrote the musical Waitress with music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles. The show played on Broadway for 4 years and moved to the West End in London.

Sara and Jessie went on to create the show “Little Voice” which they Executive Produced with JJ Abrams for Apple TV. Jessie wrote, directed and produced “Corrina Corrina” and “I Am Sam” starring Sean Penn, who received

WHO’S WHO an Academy Award nomination for his performance. Among her other directing credits are “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Love, the Coopers” with Diane Keaton. Her writing credits include “Step Mom” and “The Story of Us.” She produced “Fred Claus” and “Danny Collins.” In London, Jessie directed Alice By Heart which she co-wrote with Steven Sater with music by Duncan Sheik at the National Theater Connections Program and again at MCC in NYC. She began her career as an actress at the Public Theater working with the award-winning experimental theater Mabou Mines and at the New York Shakespeare Festival. She wrote the children’s book Labracadabra. She has been the artistic Director of the Sundance Screen Writers Lab. SARA BAREILLES (Music and Lyrics) can next be seen starring in the upcoming Tina Fey’s series, “GIRLS5EVA.” Bareilles first achieved mainstream critical praise in 2007 with her widely successful hit “Love Song,” which reached No. 1 in 22 countries around the world from her debut album Little Voice. Since then, Sara has gone on to receive seven Grammy® nominations throughout her career, which include Song of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for “Love Song” and one Album of the Year for her highly acclaimed third studio album, The Blessed Unrest. Her book, Sounds Like Me: My Life (So Far) in Song, was released in the fall of 2015 by Simon & Schuster and is a New York Times best seller. Making her Broadway debut Sara composed the music and lyrics for Waitress, for which she received her first Tony® Award nomination for Best Score and a 2017 Grammy® Award nomination for Best Musical Theater Album.

She also made her Broadway acting debut in 2017 by stepping into the lead role in Waitress.

2018 was a big year for Sara, she co-hosted the Tony Awards®, was nominated for an Emmy® and Grammy ® for her role in Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert and was awarded with the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s Hal David Starlight Award. Sara also teamed up with Apple as an executive producer for Little Voice, a 10-episode series, for which she created the original music. What’s Inside: Songs from Waitress, her most recent solo studio album, is out on Epic Records. On April 5, 2019 Sara released

her fifth full-length and first album of original material since 2013, entitled Amidst the Chaos. For this latest body of work, she joined forces in the studio with legendary Academy® Award-winning producer T Bone Burnett. As a result, the album spotlights her voice as a singer and storyteller like never before, while making an enduring statement.

ADRIENNE SHELLY (Original Motion Picture Writer) We celebrate Adrienne Shelly as the writer of the 2007 film Waitress. An actor (“Trust”) and director (“Waitress”, “I’ll Take You There”, “Sudden Manhattan”) for almost 20 years, she conceived the film while pregnant with her daughter Sophie (Lulu in the film), for whom she wrote it as a “love letter” in just two weeks. Adrienne’s legacy includes The Adrienne Shelly Foundation, created after she died in 2006 to support Women Filmmakers.

It’s awarded 60+ production grants to talented women all over the world. Please visit www.adrienneshellyfoundation.org to honor Adrienne’s memory and support ASF’s critical artistic mission.

SONY MUSIC PUBLISHING established in 1995 as a joint venture between Sony and Michael Jackson, is the world’s leading music publisher. Sony owns or administers more than two million copyrights, including those from such iconic music catalogs as EMI Music Publishing, Leiber & Stoller, Mijac Music, Motown and Famous Music. Sony controls many of the best-known songs ever written, including “New York, New York,” “All You Need Is Love,” “You’ve Got a Friend,” “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “Over the Rainbow” and “Stand By Me.” In addition, Sony represents the copyrights of such legendary artists as The Beatles, Leonard Cohen, Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan, Michael Jackson, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Queen, The Rolling Stones, Sting, The Supremes, Hank Williams and Stevie Wonder, among others. Its ever-growing list of chart-topping artists and songwriters includes Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, P!nk, Shakira, and Taylor Swift.

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selection of musicals from Broadway and beyond. Founded in 1952 by composer Frank Loesser and orchestrator Don Walker, MTI is a driving force in advancing musical theatre as a vibrant and engaging art form. MTI works directly with the composers, lyricists and book writers of these musicals to provide official scripts, musical materials and dynamic theatrical resources to over 100,000 professional, community and school theatres in the US and in over 150 countries worldwide. MTI is particularly dedicated to educational theatre, and has created special collections to meet the needs of various types of performers and audiences. MTI’s Broadway Junior® shows are 30and 60-minute musicals for performance by elementary and middle school-aged performers, while MTI’s School Editions are musicals annotated for performance by high school students. MTI maintains its global headquarters in New York City with additional offices in London (MTI Europe) and Melbourne (MTI Australasia).

ACTORS EQUITY ASSOCIATION (AEA), founded in 1913, is the U.S. labor union that represents more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers. Equity fosters the art of live theatre as an essential component of society and advances the careers of its members by negotiating wages, improving working conditions and providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. Actors’ Equity is a member of the AFL-CIO and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions.

STAGE DIRECTORS AND CHOREOGRAPHERS SOCIETY (SDC) is the theatrical union that unites, empowers, and protects professional Stage Directors and Choreographers throughout the United States. Its mission is to foster a national community of professional stage directors and choreographers by protecting rights, health and livelihoods of all its Members; negotiating and enforcing employment agreements across a range of jurisdictions; facilitating the exchange of ideas, information and opportunities; and educating current and future generations about the critical role of directors and choreographers in leading the field.

A.C.T. OF CONNECTICUT is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) professional theatre located in Ridgefield, CT. Founded in 2018 by Katie Diamond, Daniel C. Levine and Bryan Perri, and along with the more recent addition of R. Erin Craig, A.C.T. of CT presents limited engagement runs of well-known musicals, as well as world-premiere productions by the next generation of writers and composers. In addition to fully produced mainstage productions, A.C.T. of CT’s programming also includes a New Works Series, a Broadway Unplugged Series, and an extensive theater education program. With its 184 seats and turntable stage, the theater offers an intimate, unique, and immersive theatrical experience for its patrons. Given the proximity to New York City, A.C.T. of CT has access to top theatre talent and professionals. In just six seasons, A.C.T. of CT has become one of the most well-known and highly respected regional theatres in the area and received a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Theater Album for the cast album of their 2021 production of Stephen Schwartz’s Snapshots.

A.C.T. of CT is dedicated to inspiring, creating and nurturing a culturally diverse and equitable environment for its staff, creative teams, cast, musicians, crew members and audiences, and is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and to maintaining an inclusive, discrimination-free environment.

Information and/or opinions expressed in “Who’s Who” are those of the players, not necessarily those of A.C.T. of CT.

SPECIAL THANKS: Rebecca Baglio, Suzanne Brennan & The Lounsbury House, Brooke Brown, The Dapper Den Barbershop, The Engeman Theater, Nutmeg Livery, NCL Ridgefield & Nutmeg, Danille Petrie & Christine Carnicelli & West Lane Inn, Planet Pizza, Queen B Coffee Co, Ridgefield Parks & Recreation, Gerald Roche, Savers Brookfield, Stacey’s Totally Baked, Steve Zemo & Ridgefield Apartments, Whistle Stop Bakery, and our amazing volunteer ushers!

Eggstra special thanks to Daniel C. Levine & Bryan Perri’s chickens, whose yolk-fueled generosity provided the very eggs used on stage in this production.

A.C.T. OF CT STAFF Artistic Director .................................................................................................................................... DANIEL C. LEVINE Producing Director ..................................................................................................................................... R. ERIN CRAIG Resident Music Supervisor ........................................................................................................................ BRYAN PERRI Director of Education & Outreach .............................................................................................. HEATHER HILLMAN Director of Development ...................................................................................................................... SHELLEY TERRY General Manager ............................................................................................................................ TRACEY BRYGGMAN Company Manager ........................................................................................................................... CHER CALDERONE Box Office & Outreach Coordinator .............................................................................................. JARED REYNOLDS Office Coordinator ................................................................................................................................. NATHAN BRENN Production Coordinator .......................................................................................................... MATTHEW WOODSIDE Production Assistant ............................................................................................................................ BROOKE GELLER Office Assistants ................................................................................................. MADDY GALGANO, TRACEY LEWIS,

ANYA NARDONE, KAITLYN SALVATORE House Manager ............................................................................................................................. JULIE COHEN SLOMA Database Coordinator ......................................................................................................................... CORETTA HANKS Bookkeeper ................................................................................................................................................. MARIAN RIZZO Bookkeeping Services ........................................................................................................... ECRATCHIT NONPROFIT Accountants ............................................................................................................................... REYNOLDS & ROWELLA Intern ............................................................................................................................................................ CHLOE SIMNER Resident Music Coordinator ......................................................................................................... DENNIS J. ARCANO Graphic Designer ..................................................................................................................................... PAUL WRONSKI Parking Attendants ............................................................................................................... JAKE TERRY, RYAN TERRY

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We hope you’ll feel good when you visit our shop…or when you arrive home and notice your dry cleaning has been delivered…or when you see our four-leaf rating awarded by the Green Cleaners Council as proof of our commitment to the environment…or when you look in the mirror and see how great you look in your clothes that have been cared for by Colonial Cleaners.

19 CATOONAH STREET, RIDGEFIELD

Open Weekdays 7 am – 6 pm | Saturdays 8 am – 5 pm Call 203.431.6397 to schedule pick-up and delivery service www.colonialcleaners.com | all work done on premises DRY CLEANING | SHIRT LAUNDERING | WASH & FOLD | CUSTOM ALTERATIONS

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Proudly serving CT, NY and NJ for 30 years.

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Personally performs non-surgical approaches including Botox® and Juvederm® 38-B Grove Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877 203-431-7644 | www.BrucatoPlasticSurgery.com

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Spread Sunshine All Over the Place

Just Put on a Happy Face

Tuesday - Saturday

10:00 - 5:00

92 Grove Street Ridgefield, Connecticut

FOR A GOOD TIME CALL As a full service travel agency, we can assist you with planning Air, Land, & Sea Vacations including: • Safaris • Destination Weddings • All-Inclusive Resort Vacations

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Our services are complimentary and we have more than sixty 5-Star Google Reviews!

Call today and let us help plan your next dream vacation!

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We craft brands that power business.

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Congratulations A.C.T. of CT O N A N O T H E R S P E C TA C U L A R S E A S O N !

T H A N K Y O U F O R B R I N G I N G B R O A D WAY C A L I B E R T H E AT E R T O R I D G E F I E L D .

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Congratulations to A.C.T. of CT and another stellar season!

Transforming Smiles with Compassion & Expertise Since 2003

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15 YEARS STRONG!

Adventure Awaits.

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RIDGEFIELD PERFECT SMILE CENTER Serving the Ridgefield Community Since 1997

Dana C. Jones, DDS

Josephine A. Franzese, DMD

Joseph S. Roberti, DDS

Call us at (203) 438-8919

113 Danbury Rd Ridgefield, CT

Kids with cancer need more than medicine to heal.

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, everything else slips away.

We are a Connecticut-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting families of children with cancer across the state and surrounding areas. For over 20 years, we’ve stood beside 3,600 families, offering vital emotional and financial support to help ease their journey and remind them they are never alone.

When basic needs are taken care of, families can focus on what truly matters - healing.

We understand the unique challenges the families in our Circle face - loss of income when taking time to care for their child, increased transportation expenses, the burden of unexpected medical copays... Our programs and services are thoughtfully designed to meet the demanding needs that arise throughout a child’s cancer experience—up to a year after the end of treatment. To learn more about our programs and how you can help, visit thecircleofcare.org.

Circle of Care for families of children with cancer

Until no family has to hear the words “your child has cancer, we’ll be here.”

(203) 663-6893

thecircleofcare.org

144 Danbury Rd. Wilton CT