The Lightning Thief

THE LIGHTNING THIEF By: Joe Tracz Music & Lyrics by Rob Rokicki

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THE LIGHTNING THIEF

Percy.......................................Donny Nikola Grover........................................Aiden Hood Annabeth.................................JQ Hennessy Luke...............................................Josh Ferro Mr. D..........................................Ryan Manley Mr. Brunner/Chiron...................David Saez Sally.........................................Devyn Orozco Clarisse..................................Nicole Cebulko Oracle/Charon............................Lizzie Witek Ares........................................Carolyn Hester Silena...................................Jessie Heitmann Katie......................................Julianna Chesla Poseidon.................................Brady Hanney Gabe/Hades................................Noah Ferro Aunt Em.................................Kaitlyn Barden Ensemble Gia Cagnano Elise Fitzsimmons Jack Glassman Tommy Kortenhaus

Kylie Mulvihill Keshav Nair Wren Orozco Gianna Vaynberg

Director - Mr. Marcos Orozco Music Director- Mr. Christian Lopez Choreographer- Ms. Gina Morrello Costumer- Ms. Therese Heidelberger

DIRECTOR'S LETTER Welcome back to Henderson Theater!

At its core, Pegasus Production Company has always been about empowering students to work together to achieve and succeed on a level that they cannot reach on their own. It’s about creating a community focused on one common goal that eventually becomes a family where individuals will work together to help each other achieve their individual goals. With such lofty and universal goals, it seems silly, almost irresponsible to limit ourselves to the current CBA population. A few summers ago, I tested out the idea of putting on a summer production with a small group of alumni. We learned things along the way and despite some hiccups, the idea continued to grow. This weekend marks the next steps forward in that idea. Not only have we ventured into the world of musicals for our summer shows, but we also now have a CBA produced community theater program. This is certainly cause for celebration and the realization that we have succeeded in creating and growing that community that Pegasus is so proud of.

To be honest, like many things performed in this theater, the idea for this show came from the students. Without their passion for this specific show, it never would have been on my radar. I saw the pros and cons but decided to go forward and trust that I would pick up on their passion. I didn’t need to wait long. As soon as word went out that we were holding auditions, we were flooded with alums and community members that wanted to audition and help out with the production. Over two dozen alumni and an equal number of nonCBA grads worked together to put on this show. Seeing students from 10 years ago working with current and incoming students continually makes me smile.

Whether they feel like a parent, a cousin, or a weird uncle, what we are doing here has all the makings of a quirky family that will continue to grow.

While you are about to see what amazing things this family has put together, I can honestly tell you that the best part of this summer was that, at every rehearsal, I was surrounded by people who just loved being here. Honestly, at times, I felt like we were at Camp Half-Blood. Working together, away from the outside world, forming bonds, and preparing to face what is out in the real world. There were moments when I had my supportive family get me through the tough times, I could lean on my friends to face the next challenge and I’m sure there was a moment or two of divine intervention. No matter what, I, or more appropriately, we couldn’t have done this without the support of everyone reading this note. Thank you. We will certainly be back next summer and I hope, at the end of the show, you are singing along and we will see you next summer as well.

SYNOPSIS

___________________________________________________ As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can't control, a destiny he doesn't want, and a mythology textbook's worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus's master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed in his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him. Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed mythical adventure "worthy of the gods" (Time Out New York).

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CAST ___________________________________________________ Percy...............................................................................Donny Nikola Grover................................................................................Aiden Hood Annabeth........................................................................JQ Hennessy Luke....................................................................................Josh Ferro Mr. D................................................................................Ryan Manley Mr. Brunner/Chiron............................................................David Saez Sally...............................................................................Devyn Orozco Clarisse........................................................................Nicole Cebulko Oracle/Charon..................................................................Lizzie Witek Ares..............................................................................Carolyn Hester Silena........................................................................Jessie Heitmann Katie...........................................................................Julianna Chesla Poseidon.......................................................................Brady Hanney Gabe/Hades.......................................................................Noah Ferro Aunt Em........................................................................Kaitlyn Barden Ensemble: Gia Cagnano, Elise Fitzsimmons, Jack Glassman, Tommy Kortenhaus, Kylie Mulvihill, Keshav Nair, Wren Orozco, Gianna Vaynberg

Pit Band Guitar 1...............................................................................Nico Arena Guitar 2................................................................................Sam Ferro Electric Bass.....................................................................Steven Bare Drums..............................................................................Ryan Gloster Piano...........................................................................Christian Lopez

No photography or video recording is permitted during the show. Thank you for your cooperation.

CREW ___________________________________________________ Stage Crew Valerie Moss James Nardiello Skip Robinson Stephanie Rosenthal Ed Ryan

Jonnie Abadir Charley Bauberger Julianna Chesla John Ferro Andrew Giordano * Aiden Hood Kiera Javaruski Hanah Koch

Chris Skelton Tom Smith Maggie Surguy Kaylee Totland Adam Westrich

Art

Ashley Ragone Abby Schneider Franny Shaloum Ella Skelton Brittany Stephan Eamon Sullivan Lizzie Witek

Tech Jack Bailey Christopher Fittipaldi Logan Javier Sagan Modla Connor Nardiello Sean Procyk

* Director Featured on Stage

Chris Rocco * Jon Rocco Nicole Schrager Tim Spalthoff Ian Wolff

CREW ___________________________________________________ PR and Development Julianna Chesla Christopher Fittipalidi *

Caroline Frick James Nardiello *

House Arthur Adriano * Joe Castillo

Chris Skelton Lizzie Witek

Management Alex Kelly * Stephanie Rosenthal *

Francesca Shaloum Travis Schuhardt

___________________________________________________ The Lightning Thief is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals Corporation, New York and London

Musical Numbers

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Act I

____________________________ Prologue/The Day I Got Expelled ...........................Percy, Grover, Annabeth, Luke, Clarisse, Silena, Ensemble Strong .....................................................................................................Sally, Percy The Minotaur! / The Weirdest Dream ...........................................Percy, Ensemble Another Terrible Day ........................................................................................Mr. D Their Sign....................................................................................Chiron, Percy, Luke Put You in Your Place ...................................Clarisse, Annabeth, Percy, Ensemble The Campfire Song......................................Luke, Annabeth, Katie, Grover, Chiron, Silena, Percy, Ensemble The Oracle .......................................................................................................Oracle Good Kid ...........................................................................................................Percy Killer Quest.......................................................Percy, Grover, Annabeth, Ensemble

Act II

____________________________ Prologue Act Two................................Percy, Annabeth, Grover, Ensemble Lost! .......................................................................Percy, Annabeth, Grover A Visit With Aunty Em............................Percy, Annabeth, Grover, Aunt Em My Grand Plan ...............................................................................Annabeth Drive .....................................................Percy, Grover, Annabeth, Ensemble The Weirdest Dream (Reprise).............................................................Percy The Tree On the Hill .........................................................Grover, Ensemble D.O.A. ...............................................................................Charon, Ensemble Son of Poseidon...............................Percy, Annabeth, Grover, Sally, Hades The Last Day of Summer..........................................Percy, Luke, Ensemble Bring On the Monsters.........................Percy, Annabeth, Grover, Company

Managerial Staff Asst. Director Stephanie Rosenthal Stg. Mgr. Alex Kelly Asst. Stg. Mgr. Travis Schuhardt Asst. Stg. Mgr. Francesca Shaloum Costumes Andrew Giordano Development Christopher Fittipaldi Tech Chris Rocco PR James Nardiello SFX Hanah Koch Light Designer Sagan Modla Sound Manager Tim Spalthoff House Manager Arthur Adriano Dance Captain JQ Hennessy Stage Fight Consultant JQ Hennessy

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Cast Biographies Donny Nikola (Percy Jackson) is so excited to make his favorite childhood book series come alive! Donny is a Sophomore B.F.A. Musical Theatre Major at Montclair State University and will be playing the Adult Men in Spring Awakening this fall. His favorite credits include The Wedding Singer (Robbie Hart), Beauty & the Beast (Beast), Grease (Danny Zuko), and Brightstar (Station Master). Donny would like to thank the cast, crew, staff, and his family for all of their support.

Aiden Hood (Grover) is a rising senior at CBA, and is very excited to return to the stage for his second production with Pegasus! He was previously seen on the stage in Godspell, taking on the challenge of playing guitar in the pit, as well as being part of the ensemble. He would like to thank his mom, dad, James Nardiello, and the whole Pegasus crew for the endless support along the way and he really hopes you enjoy the show!

Cast Biographies JQ Hennessy (Annabeth) is so excited to be back on the Pegasus stage. NY Theatre: Into the Woods (The Witch), Pippin (The Leading Player) TV/Film: Northern Borders, 30 Rock, SNL. Other favorite Theatre credits include: Elf the Musical (Jovie), A Christmas Story (Miss.Shields), Footloose (Ariel Moore), Moon Over Buffalo (Charlotte Hay~Basie Award Win), and Grease (Rizzo). She'd like to thank everyone for all their hard work to put this together and thanks the creative team for this opportunity to bring one of her favorite characters from childhood to life.

Josh Ferro (Luke) is excited to be back this summer with Pegasus Production Company for the first time in 3 years! Some of his favorite performances include Grease (Eugene), Something Rotten (Featured Ensemble), Don’t Drink The Water (Mr. Kilroy), and Fiddler On The Roof (Featured Ensemble/Bottle Dancer). Josh would like to thank his family and friends for always supporting him, as well as Mr. O, Mr. Lopez, Ms. Morrello, and Ms. Heidelberger for their constant dedication and support! He will always be grateful for this opportunity that Pegasus has given him! He wishes the best of luck to the cast and crew and hopes everybody breaks legs (not literally).

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Cast Biographies Ryan Manley (Mr. D) has been a member of Pegasus Productions for four years and is excited to be a part of the cast with the company for the first time in The Lightning Thief. For his first three shows with the company, Footloose, Louder than Words, and The Great Gatsby, he played in the pit band as main and auxiliary percussion. For his last three shows while still a student at CBA, 13: The Musical!, Rumors, and Godspell, he worked in the sound department to amplify the voices of those on stage and aid in developing the atmosphere that they generate through sound effects. He now will be giving his first performance as a member of the cast, playing the role of Mr. D in The Lightning Thief. Ryan would like to thank all those who have striven to make these shows holistically immersive performances which display the cohesiveness of Pegasus Production Company community.

David (Mr. Brunner/Chiron) is excited to take the stage in his Pegasus Production Company debut!

With 14 years of theatre experience with production credits such as, You Can't Take it With You as Mr. DePinna, University of Lynchburg, and The Pajama Game as Prez of the Union University of Lynchburg. With a Bachelors Degree in Theatre, with a emphasis in Peformance, from the University of Lynchburg in Virginia. David has loved theatre for years and can't wait to take the stage as Mr. Brunner/Chiron/Kronos with all the amazing thespians and technical crew in the production of The Lightning Thief!

Cast Biographies Devyn Orozco (Sally) is thrilled and a bit nervous to have her first role on stage in a Pegasus production, having served as an advisor to the House crew and the box office manager for previous summer shows. She thanks the whole Pegasus company, her family, friends, and loved ones for their support, especially Marcos and Wren who have inspired her to pursue her passions and be the best mom and wife she can be.

Nicole Cebulko (Clarisse) is thrilled to be returning to the stage as the daughter of Ares, god of war. She has been performing on stage for 20 years, and is honored to FINALLY be eligible for a Pegasus Production! Her favorite credits include Footloose (Wendy Jo), The Little Mermaid (Arista), Annie (Boylan Sister), and Cabaret (Texas). Nicole graduated from Ramapo College of New Jersey in 2020, and began her career as a nurse in the height of COVID. She is currently in a Master’s program at Fairleigh Dickinson University to become a Family Nurse Practitioner. While nursing fuels her brain, theatre fills her whole heart. Nicole would like to thank the entire production team for this opportunity and for their hard work in making this show an absolutely incredible experience! In her free time, she enjoys rock climbing, yoga, and playing ukulele. As she (obviously) loves keeping busy, she is also the lead singer in a 70-80s rock cover band, Urban Sand! Her favorite snack is Takis. “YOU GOT A PROBLEM WITH THAT?!”

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Cast Biographies Lizzie Witek (Charon/Oracle) had not read a single Percy Jackson book before this experience but is happy to report she is reading them now and is thoroughly enjoying them. Lizzie has returned to Pegasus Production Company after graduating in 2019. She received her B.A. in Theatre from Muhlenberg College in May, and she credits her training to the Larry Singer Studios, Paper Mill Playhouse, and Billy Blair Vocal Studios. Thank you to Ms. Morrello, Ms. Heidelberger, and Mr. Lopez for the emotional support all summer, and a special thank you to Mr. O for believing in her since day one. She sends her love to her small “village” of wonderful people, especially her sister Allie. IG: @lizziewitek Carolyn Hester (Ares) is ecstatic to be returning to the Pegasus stage this summer with The Lightning Thief!

Carolyn is a Pegasus alumni as of 2022, and was previously seen in Pegasus’s production of The Great Gatsby (Jordan) and 13: The Musical! (Lucy) from which she received a Basie Nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical. Carolyn has also been seen in several Shore Players productions at her former high school, Shore Regional, including The Wizard of Oz, Frosty the Snowman, Beauty and the Beast, Got a Dream Got a Song, and Schoolhouse Rock. In the fall, Carolyn will begin her second year at NYU Tisch, studying drama at the Meisner Studio. She would like to thank Ms. Morrello, Mr. Lopez, Ms. Heidelberger, and Mr. O for putting this production together. She would also like to thank her castmates, and everyone involved offstage, for another rewarding experience and such a fun summer. Finally, she would like to thank her family, friends, and loved ones for their constant support in everything she does. She hopes you enjoy The Lightning Thief!

Cast Biographies Jessie Heitmann (Silena) is absolutely thrilled to be playing the role of Silena Beauregard! The Lightning Thief marks her first show here at Pegasus Production Company. She is absolutely ecstatic to work with such an amazing group of talented people. Jessie has studied with numerous wonderful people and programs such as Studio 295 (Kelly Gemallaro and Melody Stevens), Lane Napper, Devin Ilaw, Count Basie Theatre, Phoenix Productions, and Middletown High School North’s Arts Academy as a Drama Track student. Some of her show experience include Shrek: the Musical (Young Fiona, Mama Bear, Ensemble), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Violet Beauregarde), Newsies Jr. (Katherine Plumber), A Chorus Line (Maggie Winslow), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Cobweb), Elf: the Musical (Adult Ensemble), Matilda (Miss Honey), The Crucible (Mary Warren), and Les Misérable (Cosette). Jessie would love to give a huge thank you and shoutout to her family for their endless support, her friends for their encouragement, Lane Napper, Devin Ilaw, Amanda Faria, Tara Mahoney, Peter Isherwood, and all directors she has worked with in the past for their guidance and knowledge.

Finally, an enormous thank you to the cast and crew of The Lightning Thief. Without you guys, this show wouldn’t be possible. Every single one of you are truly amazing. She loves you so much! Now, without further ado, enjoy the show.

Julianna Chesla (Katie Gardner) is thrilled to perform in her first Pegasus Production Company show! A rising freshman at Monmouth University, Julianna plans to major in Secondary English Education and minor in theatrical arts. Her love for the theatre began when she appeared as a mouse in Cinderella Jr. at age 10. After that, her passion only blossomed. Julianna began vocal and acting lessons shortly after, which would result in an invitation to The Disney Performing Arts Conservatory.

Credits of hers include 12 Angry Jurors (Juror #9), 42nd Street (Maggie Jones), Oklahoma! (Aunt Eller), Oliver! (Fagin), and How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying (Smitty), all at her former high school, Donovan Catholic. Outside of Donovan, Julianna has been seen in St. Joseph Grade School’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. (Lumiere), Count Basie’s Seussical Jr. (The Cat In The Hat), and Riddlesbrood Touring Theatre’s Alice In Wonderland (Alice). Offstage, she worked as the Assistant Production and Sound Manager in The Diary of Anne Frank and as a Hair and Makeup Specialist in Annie Jr. Julianna would like to thank her family and supporters, as well as the amazing team at Pegasus for making this show possible!

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Cast Biographies Brady Hanney (Poseidon) is excited to return again to Henderson Theater as a Pegasus alumnus. His previous productions with Pegasus include The Music Man (Winthrop), Fiddler on the Roof (Bottle Dancer), All Shook Up (Dean), Arsenic and Old Lace (Officer O’Hara), and Footloose (Chuck). Brady is eager to get back into the production scene again and would like to thank Marcos Orozco, Christian Lopez, Therese Heidelberger, Gina Morrello, and everyone involved with this production for allowing him the opportunity to step onto the stage again.

He would also like to thank his friends, family, and loved ones for their support in his endeavors into the theatrical scene.

Noah Ferro (Hades/Gabe) is thrilled to return to the Pegasus stage! He has done many shows here throughout his highschool career, but has been a fan of the arts since age 4. He thanks his mom for introducing him to the arts at a young age, his many directors for believing in him, and his friends and family for their endless support. He especially thanks his girlfriend, JQ, for being his best friend and encouraging him to express himself no matter how scary it may seem. He wishes the best of luck to the rest of the cast and crew and really appreciates the love and support they have provided throughout this whole process. :)

Cast Biographies Kaitlyn Barden (Aunt Em) returns to Pegasus after a seven-year hiatus where she was last seen as Chris Gorman in the Pegasus alumni performance of Rumors.

Where has she been all this time you might ask? You can find her working for A&E Networks developing and helping to produce their current series on air! But, despite the busy world of TV, she is THRILLED to have returned to the Pegasus stage.

Gianna Vaynberg (Mrs. Dodds) is so stoked to be performing in her first Pegasus production! Some of her favorite previous roles include Freaky Friday (Katherine Blake), Peter and the Starcatcher (Bill Slank), The SpongeBob Musical (Karen Plankton), and Hamlet (Ophelia). She is a rising Sophomore at Seton Hall University, majoring in Secondary Education and English, and minoring in Musical Theater.

She’d like to teach high school English and direct school plays and musicals. She is so grateful to know each and every member of this cast, and she has made connections here she hopes to hold onto for the rest of her life.

Cast Biographies Gia Cagnano (Ensemble) is a rising senior at Donovan Catholic and is thrilled to be involved in her first production with Pegasus Productions Company! Some of her past credits include How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Hedy LaRue), Mary Poppins (Miss Lark/Valentine), Annie (Lily St. Regis), and School of Rock (Summer Hathaway). Gia would like to thank her Mom, Dad, Nanny, and all of her friends for their endless support, as well as the amazing cast, crew, and everyone else who worked so hard to make this production special!

Elise Fitzsimmons (Ensemble) is a sophomore at Kean University and pursuing a B.A. in theatre with a minor in business management.

Elise was the treasurer of Kean Theatre Council. Recent credits include A Defenseless Creature (Woman), Cagebirds (The Constant Twitting), 12 Angry Jurors (Juror 11), Footloose (Ensemble), All Shook Up (Ensemble), Scrooge (Ensemble), Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 (Marjorie Baverstock), Fiddler on the Roof (Bielke), and Don’t Drink the Water (Understudy). Elise has worked behind the scenes; recent credits include Godspell (Co– Costume Designer), The Tempest (Assistant Costume Designer), Avenue Q (Assistant Costume Designer / Wardrobe Supervisor), Indecent (Dresser), and Arsenic and Old Lace (Assistant Student Director).

Cast Biographies Jack Glassman (Ensemble) couldn’t leave CBA without doing one more show before departing for the New York Film Academy to work towards his B.F.A. in musical theatre. Jack has worked on 7 previous Pegasus productions, doing stage crew and acting in Rumors, Godspell and 13: the Musical!. Prior to that, he was incredibly active with Seashore Players.

Jack would like to thank Mr. Orozco, Mr. Lopez, Ms. Morrello, Ms. Heidelberger, the cast and crew for all the support. Jack would also like to thank his family and the CBA community for all their love and support.

Tommy Kortenhaus (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making is debut with Pegasus Productions. Prior to this he was seen as Bruce in Matilda with Premeir Theatre Company and Pugsley in The Addams Family at Thompson Middle School. He has performed with Phoenix Productions in School of Rock and A Christmas Carol. He has also previously performed with Premier Theatre Company in Scrooge, Children of Eden and The Little Mermaid. He currently studies with David J.V. Meenan for voice and acting. He would like to thank his family and friends for their unconditional love and support.

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Cast Biographies Kylie Mulvihill (Ensemble) is a Pegasus alumni thrilled to return to the stage! With Pegasus, she was previously seen in Godspell (Learn your Lessons soloist/Light of the World duet), Rumors (Claire), 13: The Musical! (Patrice), The Great Gatsby (Daisy), Louder than Words (Tracey), and Footloose (Ensemble). Her other favorite productions include Frozen Jr. (Elsa), Fiddler on the Roof (Hodel), Mulan Jr. (Mulan), Curtains (Featured Dancer), and Seussical (Ribbon Twirler, Who). Kylie would like to thank her supportive family and everyone involved in Pegasus for everything they do, as well as giving her a family and second home.

Keshav Nair (Ensemble) is excited about his first performance in a Pegasus Production Company. He is a rising senior at Howell High School in a magnet program specializing in acting, FPAC. His past productions include Hairspray (Ensemble/Male Guard), Legally Blonde (Ensemble/Sundeep Padamadan), Young Frankenstein (Ensemble), and Matilda (Ensemble). Keshav would like to thank his family and friends for all their support for his endeavors. He also thanks everyone involved in the Pegasus Production Company for making the show the best it could be!

Cast Biographies Wren Orozco (Ensemble) is excited to be on stage again. She has appeared on the Henderson stage in productions of Fiddler on the Roof, The Little Mermaid, Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Scrooge.

She thinks the director (her dad) is amazing, and is excited for you to see the show. She hopes this is as magical an experience for you as it is for her!

Pit Biographies Steve "Coach" Bare (Electric Bass) is thrilled to be in the Pegasus pit orchestra for the fifth time, following The Music Man, Fiddler on the Roof, All Shook Up, and 13:The Musical! He's pretty sure this makes him roughly an honorary junior. He hopes you all enjoy the show!

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Managerial Biographies Stephanie Rosenthal (Assistant Director) is currently studying Graphic Design at Rider University. She is so excited to be back at Pegasus Production Company again. First joining in 2021 for The Great Gatsby (Tech/Crew), 13: The Musical!

(Charlotte), and co-hosting the 2021-22 Pony Awards, this place became her home away from home. While unfortunately joining in her senior year, Stephanie is so thankful to have more time with this company whenever she is home from school, and that the summer shows made a return! She would like to thank all of the adults for giving her the best theatre experience she could ask for, and the company as a whole for giving her an amazing second family.

Alex Kelly (Stage Manager) is thrilled to be returning to Henderson Theater for The Lighting Thief. He graduated CBA in 2016, and was previously the Student Director for Pegasus Productions from 2013 to 2016 working on shows such as Urinetown (2014), The Nerd (2014), and Sherlock Holmes & the Case of the Jersey Lily (2015). He continued his time in the theatre by serving as the Production Manager at Manhattan College. He has since graduated with a civil engineering degree and works in the construction industry. Alex would like to thank everyone involved in this production for all their hard work and dedication for making this into a killer show!

Managerial Biographies Arthur Adriano (House Manager) is thrilled to be returning to Henderson Theater for The Lighting Thief. He graduated from CBA in 2017. During his time at the Academy, he was involved with Pegasus Productions all four years - serving as the Head Usher from 2014 to 2015, then House Manager from 2015 to 2017. Arthur has been involved in front of house management for productions including: The Nerd (2014), Sherlock Holmes & the Case of the Jersey Lily (2015), and The Music Man (2017).

During his tenure, the Front of House Crew was awarded the Papermill Playhouse 2017 Rising Star Award for Student Achievement. He went on to Seton Hall University to earn his degree in Political Science while serving in the Student Government. He now works in a civil litigation law firm while preparing to go to Law School. Arthur would like to thank everyone involved in this production for all their hard work and dedication in making this a spectacular show!

James Nardiello (PR Director) is ecstatic to be back at Pegasus! He is thrilled to be looking at theatre from a more production-focused point. This is technically James' seventh show with Pegasus, previously seen in Godspell (Disciple), Rumors (Lenny Gantz), 13: The Musical! (Simon), The Great Gatsby (Nick Carraway), and in the Sound Department. James is overjoyed to be surrounded by such an amazing cast and crew. Thank you all for coming and we hope you enjoy the show!

Managerial Biographies Francesca Shaloum (Assistant Stage Manager) is excited to be involved in her first Pegasus production! She's involved in many productions at her home school, Middletown High School North, and is beyond grateful for Pegasus's welcoming environment and hilarious community. Franny's very eager to help out, and wants to thank everyone in the cast and crew for working so hard on this amazing show! Remember: we are impertinent.

Tim Spalthoff (Sound Manager) is a rising sophomore at Belmont University, studying Audio Engineering Technology, and is thrilled to be returning to CBA as the sound manager for his 8th Pegasus show. Bringing back everything he has learned so far in the Music City, he is hopeful this show will be one of the best shows he has been a part of. He would like give a big thank you to Mr. Orozco and all the directors for the opportunity to return to the company.

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Crew Biographies Joseph Castillo (House member) is a rising senior thrilled to be part of his second show here at Pegasus! From his debut as a member of the House department for Godspell, he has risen to take the position of House Director. He can’t wait to provide another staggering performance for Pegasus’ summer show!

Kiera Javaruski is so excited to be working on her first production at Pegasus! Kiera is a Junior at Middletown High School North and has done many shows in the past. She previously ran sound for A Midsummers Nights Dream, A Chorus Line, The Crucible, and Lés Miserables. Kiera is very excited to step outside her comfort zone, and try new crew positions, and that she was able to work with this talented cast and crew on this amazing production!

Sean Procyk (Tech Crew) is excited to work with Pegasus again! He has been a part of the lighting crew for Arsenic and Old Lace and Footloose. He managed and coordinated lights for 12 Angry Jurors, Louder than Words, The Great Gatsby, and 13: The Musical! Sean directed lights and sound for Creative Communicators’ original Grand Central Stories.

In his final year at CBA, Sean led lights for Rumors and Godspell. Sean is excited to be back as a recent Pegasus alumnus and can’t wait to pursue lighting as a future career!

Crew Biographies Chris Skelton is a returning alum excited to be working on The Lightning Thief by helping with House and Set Construction. Having worked on 8 shows during his time at CBA, Chris is ready and thankful to be back again for the summer and so glad to see so many familiar faces! He would like to thank Mr. Orozco for providing such a fantastic opportunity to continue working in theatre beyond CBA and all the other alumni and members of Pegasus Production Company for fostering such a welcoming and fulfilling community!

Maggie Surguy is a rising Junior at Marlboro High School, and is thrilled to be a part of her first Pegasus Production.

She has enjoyed working on Decision Height, Honk! The Musical, Little Women, and Seussical The Musical at MHS. She is excited to have received the opportunity to meet so many amazing people during the production of The Lightning Thief. She is immensely grateful for everyone's support and hopes everyone enjoys the show!

Boosters from Our Family and Friends To sissy dearest (THE Lizzie Witek) — break all of the legs, love you tons! #doitforbabs xoxo, Allie Lizzie, you are such a shining star! The only thing brighter than your talent is your heart. Love you! ~Hallie Break a leg Brady! We are so proud of you! You continue to amaze us every day!

Tommy, Poppie and I are so proud of you. We love you so much! Nonna and Poppie Ryan we are so excited to see you back on stage!

We are so proud of all your Pegasus accomplishments! Good luck to the cast and crew!

Congratulations to our very own Katie Gardner, Julianna, for her first-ever role at Pegasus Productions! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see where you will go in the future. Thank you to the cast and crew, break a leg!

Congratulations Tommy and the cast of Lightning Thief! Cannot wait to see what your future holds with Pegasus Productions at CBA! Love, Mom, Dad, Joey, and Lizzie

Special Thanks Pegasus Production Company would like to extend our most heartfelt thanks to the following individuals for all their help and hard work in assisting us with this production. We could not have done it without you!

Mr. Fales Mr. Begley Mrs. Szablewski Mr. Nunan Mr. Viletta The CBA Maintenance Staff The CBA Secretaries Mr. Basil Iwanyk & Thunder Road Books The Stackhouse Family Bilkay Trucking Inc Mr. Matthew Reagan Mr. Chris Rocco Mr. Larry Levanti Mr. Jason Lutz Skip Robinson Andrew Stadelberger Pete Cusick