HAIRSPRAY
Act One
Musical Numbers
Good Morning Baltimore ~ Tracy, Company
Nicest Kid in Town ~
Corny Collins & Council Members
Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now ~ Edna & Tracy, Velma & Amber, Penny & Prudy
I Can Hear the Bells ~ Tracy (The Legend) of Miss Baltimore
Crabs ~ Velma & Council Members
The Madison ~ Corny & Company
Nicest Kid in Town (Reprise) ~ Corny, Company
It Takes Two ~ Link & Tracy
Welcome to the Sixties ~ Tracy, Edna, The Dynamites & Company
Run and Tell That ~
Seaweed, Little Inez & Company
Big Blonde and Beautiful ~ Motormouth, Inez, Tracy, Edna, Wilbur
Director/Choreographer
Director
Manager
Director
Designers.
Act Two
The Big Doll House ~ Women
Good Morning Baltimore ~ Tracy Timeless to Me ~ Wilbur & Edna
Without Love ~ Link, Tracy, Seaweed, Penny I Know Where I've Been ~ Motormouth & Company
Hairspray ~ Corny & Council Members
Cooties ~
Amber & Council Members You Can't Stop The Beat ~ Company
CREATIVE TEAM
Candice Jewell
Jim Weber
Leighann Albanese
Mary Caligiure
Lorraine Leavel
Brendan Smith
Carissa Meiklejohn Wig Designer/Maker
Martina “Tina” Green Production Assistant/Production Design
Mark Lenard Set Construction
Operator
Stage Manager
Thanks
Is presented through
Mike Amory, Josh Getka, Michael Reynolds, Michael Rhue
Tori Lovelace
Avery Richard
s Dinner Theatre
HAIRSPRAY
(MTI).
HAIRSPRAY
Music & Lyrics by Mark Shaiman
Lyrics by Mark Shaiman and Scott Wittman
Book By Thomas Meehan
and
Mark O’Donnell
Cornerstone Sponsor Mainstage Season Sponsor
Ida and Jeff Rowe Alice and Alfred Willis
Presenting Sponsor Supporting Sponsor
Rick Tedrick & Shawn Wright Cape Gazette
CAST
TRACY TURNBLAD
LINK LARKIN
Amanda Briskin-Wallace
Larry Munsey
Michael Ricciardone AMBER
Elli Swain
Scarlett Jacques
Jake Evans
Amanda Aris
Ashley Williams
SEEWEED J. STUBBS
WILBUR TURNBLAD
Raheem Fielder-Bey
Ernie Ritchey DYNAMITES
Ashia Collins, Zyana Cola, Azaria Oglesby
Adriana Williams
PRUDY PINGLETON/GYM TEACHER/MATRON…………………………..…. Lorraine Leavel
HARRIMAN F. SPRITZER/PRINCIPAL/MR. PINKY/GUARD……………..……. Dan Carney
NICEST KIDS…………….…………. Chase Reynolds (BRAD), Breanna Lemerise (TAMMY), Gio Porfido (FENDER), Abby Lynne (BRENDA), Will Coffey (SKETCH), Helena Padial (SHELLEY), Rece Pope (IQ), Brooke Rhue (LOU ANN), Jordi Viscarri
Gabriel Yarborough GILBERT
Zyana Cola
Malcolm King* LORRAINE
Travon Moore *Appearing Courtesy of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States, appearing under a Special Appearance Contract"
BAND
Jim Weber
Kelvin Perez Alvarez
Jan Glasscock
Michael Decker
BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical
Musical Numbers
Act 1
So Far Away - Carole King
Oh Carol - Neil Sedaka
1650 Broadway Medley - Ensemble
It Might as Well Rain Until SeptemberCarole King
Be-Bop-A-Lula - Ensemble
Some Kind of Wonderful - Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Drifters
Happy Days Are Here Again -
Cynthia Weil
Take Good Care of My Baby -
Gerry Goffin and Carole King
Who Put the Bomp - Barry Mann
Will You Love Me TomorrowCarole King
He's Sure the Boy I Love -
Cynthia Weil, Barry Mann
Will You Love Me Tomorrow - Shirelles
Up on the Roof - Gerry Goffin, Drifters
On Broadway - The Drifters
The Locomotion - Little Eva, Ensemble
Director
Choreographer
You've Lost That Lovin' FeelingBarry Mann, Righteous Brothers
One Fine Day - Janelle, Backup Singers, Carole King
Act 2
Chains - Carole King and Ensemble
Walking in the RainBarry Mann, Cynthia Weil
Pleasant Valley SundayMarilyn Wald, Gerry Goffin, Ensemble Gotta Get Out of This PlaceBarry Mann
Will You Love Me Tomorrow (Reprise)Carole King
Uptown - Uptown Singer, Ensemble
It's Too Late - Carole King. Ensemble
You've Got a Friend - Carole King, Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, Don Kirshner
(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman - Carole King, Ensemble
Beautiful - Carole King, Company
I Feel the Earth Move - Carole King, Company
CREATIVE TEAM
David Button
Shondelle Graulich Musical Director
Stage Manager
Assistant Director
Costume Designer.
Lighting Designer
Properties
Wig Designer/Maker
Production Assistant/Production Design Advisor
Set Construction
Jim Weber
Leighann Albanese
Mary Caligiure
Christopher Decker
Brendan Smith
Carissa Meiklejohn
Martina “Tina” Green
Mark Lenard
Mike Amory, Josh Getka, Michael Reynolds, Michael Rhue Assistant Stage Manager
Rece Pope
Tori Lovelace
BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical
Music & Lyrics by Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Cynthia Weil, Barry Mann
Book
By
Douglas McGrath
Cornerstone Sponsor
Mainstage Season Sponsor
Ida and Jeff Rowe Alice and Alfred Willis
Presenting Sponsor Supporting Sponsor Fred Mitzner Visit Rehoboth
CAST
Breanna Lemerise GERRY GOFFIN
Jake Evans
Helena Padial
Christopher Decker
Josh Getka
Deb Mengert
Amanda Briskin-Wallace
Michael Ricciardone
Ashley Williams
Ashia Collins
Azaria Oglesby
Zyana Cola
(Lead), Raheem Fielder-Bey, Malcolm King*, Travon Moore
Will Coffey
Scarlett Jacques
Jordi Viscarri
Courtesy of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States, appearing under a Special Appearance Contract"
BAND
Jim Weber
Jan Glasscock
Michael Decker
Logsdon
BEAUTIFUL
RENT
Musical Numbers
Act 1
Tune Up #1 Mark. Roger
Voice Mail #1 Mark's Mother
Tune Up #2 Company
You Okay Honey? Angel, Collins
Tune Up #3 — Mark, Roger
One Song Glory — Roger
Light My Candle — Mimi, Roger
Voice Mail #2 Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson
Today 4 U Collins, Roger, Mark, Angel
You'll See Benny, Mark, Roger, Collins, Angel
Tango: Maureen Joanne, Mark
Life Support Company
Out Tonight Mimi
Another Day Mimi, Roger, Company Will I? Company
On The Street Company
Santa Fe Collins, Angel, Mark
I'll Cover You Angel, Collins
We're Okay Joanne
Christmas Bells Company
Over The Moon Maureen
La Vie Bohème Company
I Should Tell You Mimi and Roger
La Vie Bohème B Company
Director
Choreographer
Act 2
Seasons of Love Company
Happy New Year Mark, Roger, Mimi, Collins, Angel, Maureen, Joanne
Voice Mail #3 Mark's Mother, Alexi Darling
Happy New Year B — Mark, Roger, Mimi, Collins, Angel, Maureen, Joanne, Benny
Take Me or Leave Me Maureen, Joanne
Seasons of Love B Company
Without You Roger, Mimi
Voice Mail #4 Alexi Darling Contact Company
I'll Cover You (Reprise) Collins, Company
Halloween Mark
Goodbye Love Mark, Roger, Mimi, Collins, Maureen, Joanne, Benny
What You Own Roger, Mark
Voice Mail #5 Roger's Mother, Mimi's Mother, Mr. Jefferson, Mark's Mother Finale Company
Your Eyes Roger Finale B Company
CREATIVE TEAM
David Button
Shondelle Graulich Musical Director
Jim Weber
Leighann Albanese
Mary Caligiure Costume Designer.
Lighting Designer
Wig Designer/Maker
Lorraine Leavel
Brendan Smith
Martina “Tina” Green Properties
Carissa Meiklejohn Production Assistant/Production Design Advisor
Mike Amory, Josh Getka, Michael Reynolds, Michael Rhue
Mark Lenard Set Construction
Rece Pope
Tori Lovelace
RENT
Music & Lyrics by Jonathan Larsen
Cornerstone Sponsor Mainstage Season Sponsor
Ida and Jeff Rowe Alice and Alfred Willis
Presenting Sponsor Supporting Sponsor
Dave McCarthy & Associate Linda Wolf
CAST
MARK COHEN………………………………………………..………………………. Christopher Decker
ROGER DAVIS…………………………………………………..…………………………..…….. Will Coffey
MIMI MARQUEZ……………………………………………….…………….………………….. Zyana Cola
TOM COLLINS………………………………………………….……………………………. Malcolm King*
ANGEL DUMOTT SCHUNARD
Jordi Viscarri
MAUREEN JOHNSON………………………………………….……………………..…… Helena Padial
JOANNE JEFFERSON………………………………………….……………………..…. Ashley Williams
BENNY COFFIN III…………………………………………….………….………… Gabriel Yarborough
MRS. COHEN/ALI/COP
ALEXI DARLING/COP
CAROLER/MR. JEFFERSON/PREACHER/GLEN
MRS. MARQUEZ/SHARON
Amanda Briskin-Wallace
Scarlett Jacques
Raheem Fielder-Bey
Azaria Oglesby
GORDON/THE MAN/MR. GREY/COP…………………………...…………………….. Jake Evans
NEIL/WAITER/SQUEEGEE
MRS. DAVIS/SUE
MRS. JEEFERSON/HOMELESS
ENSEMBLE
Michael Ricciardone
Breanna Lemerise
Ashia Collins
Travon Moore *Appearing Courtesy of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States, appearing under a Special Appearance Contract"
BAND
Jim Weber Guitar 1
Kelvin Perez Alvarez Guitar 2/Keyboard
Percussion
Michael Decker
Richard Schalenghe
Josh Getka
RENT
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Wishing the best to Clear Space for another successful season! Rick Tedrick, Shawn Wright, and Hunter
AMANDA ARIS
although originally from Baltimore, MD, has been a DE transplant for over 10 years. She is always ecstatic to find a new place on the stage with her Clear Space family. A few favorite credits include Estella Scrooge (Estella), The Lightning Thief (Sally), Carrie (Miss Gardner), Into The Woods (Stepmother), Heathers (Ms. Fleming), Spring Awakening, Mary Poppins (Bird Lady/Brill), and Fun Home (Helen). Amanda has been performing from a young age, yet she is still finding herself and the courage to create. Thank you to those who encourage and love her, always in all ways.
AMANDA BRISKEN-WALLACE
is a New York City-based singer, actor, dancer and teaching Artist. She is thrilled to be making her Clear Space Theatre debut! Credits: Cinderella (Fairy Godmother), Andrew Lippa’s The Wild Party (Kate), and Into The Woods (Milky White). Amanda extends heartfelt thanks to her agent Karen Michaels, to her voice teacher Marisa Del Campo, and the entire Clear Space Team! She is forever grateful to her girlfriend, mom, and dad for their unwavering love and support!
Instagram: @amanda_bdubs Website: https://www.amanda-bw.com
DAN CARNEY
was most recently seen in White Christmas, My Fair Lady, The Mousetrap, Estella Scrooge, Young Frankenstein, and Kinky Boots. He also performed in other Clear Space productions including Damn Yankees, Elf, Other Desert Cities, 9 To 5, Victor/Victoria, The Sound of Music, Guys and Dolls, Cabaret, A Streetcar Named Desire, A Christmas Story, Hello Dolly!, Into the Woods, and The Music Man. His credits stretch from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, having performed in the musicals Man of La Mancha, The Music Man, Carnival, and Annie Get Your Gun.
WILL BRAXTON COFFEY
is so excited to be returning to the Clear Space Theatre stage. Previous Clear Space credits include Rock of Ages (Stacee Jaxx), Jersey Boys (Nick Massi) and The Prom (Nick/Ensemble). Other credits include Rent (Roger), (Rider University) and American Idiot (St Jimmy), (The Actors Studio of New Jersey). In his spare time Will plays and writes music with his band The People’s Poets, they currently have three studio albums out. He would like to thank Dr. Sean McCarther as well as his family, his friends, his bandmates, and his girlfriend for their constant love and support.
ZYANA COLA
is thrilled to be making her debut with Clear Space Theatre! Her favorite credits include Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey), Once Upon A Mattress (Minstrel), Sister Act (Tina), Nickelodeon Universe (Lead Dancer). Zyana would like to send her love and thanks to her family and friends for their endless support! Also a special thanks to the Clear Space team for such a lovely opportunity.
ASHIA COLLINS
is grateful to be a part of the Clear Space Company! Born in Poughkeepsie NY, Ashia began pursuing her passion at Western Connecticut State University with amazing professors and continued her training with the LINK program. She began her career at the Broadway Palm Theatre and has also worked with RWS, Disney Cruise Lines, and been a part of the Hairspray National Tour. She would like to thank her family and God for everything. IG:@collinsashia
ZOE CULLEN
made her debut on the Clear Space stage in the 2020 production of Elf: The Musical, and was seen most recently in Descendants, Godspell, Matilda (Matilda), The Little Mermaid, The Sound Of Music (Marta), and Seussical! Her favorite roles include playing Timon in The Lion King Jr and Young Elsa in Frozen Jr. Zoe is a talented piano player and she loves to bake sweets from scratch, ice skate, sing, dance, and tumble. In her family travels, she has visited Japan, France, Italy, and England.
TYLER DARK
is excited to be back at Clear Space. He was previously seen The Bodyguard as The Stalker, Sweeney Todd as Jonas Fogg, Oklahoma! as Jud Fry, and White Christmas , however, he has been performing regionally for over 25 years. As a youth, he was a student at Stagedoor Manor and Baltimore School for the Arts as an Acting major. He has also been performing stand-up comedy for over a decade, sharing the stage with some of the world’s biggest acts all over the Mid-Atlantic. He lives in Rehoboth Beach with his wife and their three cats.
CHRISTOPOHER DECKER
has been working as an industry professional, acting and singing, for the last ten years. He has performed across the country, singing in venues like Carnegie Hall in New York City. He has worked with Clear Space Theatre in roles including the titular characters in Everybody's Talking About Jamie, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Jesus Christ Superstar. Other roles include Seymour in Little Shop Horrors, Mr. Green in Clue, Percy Jackson in The Lightning Thief, Dr. Frank N' Furter in The Rocky Horror Show, and Rolf in The Sound of Music. Most recently Christopher completed a sold-out run of the Buyer & Cellar and was at Toby’s Dinner Theatre in Jersey Boys. @christopher_t_decker
JAKE EVANS is thrilled to be making his Clear Space debut! Select credits include: Roger in Grease (RCCL), Double J in Saturday Night Fever (RCCL), Brad in The Rocky Horror Show (Millbrook Playhouse), and Ted in Peter and the Starcatcher (Pioneer Theatre Company). Massive thanks to the cast, creative team, and his endlessly supportive parents. BA PSU.
@jake_p_evans
RAHEEM FIELDER-BEY
Hometown: Kansas City, MO. This is Raheem’s Clear Space debut! Raheem is represented by You Management. He thanks his Mom, Dad, family, friends, Nick, Stacy and Clear Space for the experience. Previous Credits: National Tour: Swing/George (Temporary Replacement) in Dog Man: The Musical. Regional: Omari in Pipeline with Unicorn Theatre, Scarecrow in The Wiz with Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City, Ali Hakim in Oklahoma! with Round Barn Theatre, Vocalist/Mover in Cool Yule with Kings Island Live Entertainment, and Drifter in Beautiful with Tent Theatre.
JOSH GETKA
is excited to appear on stage again with Clear Space with previous credits that include Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Ensemble), Damn Yankees (Ensemble) and Other Desert Cities (Tripp). While he’s onstage today, he can also be found in the band and designing/building sets.
SYDNEY GRAY
is thrilled to return for another summer at Clear Space! She began with the company in 2006 in Hello, Dolly! and has since performed favorite roles such as Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, Amy in Company, Tessie Tura in Gypsy, and Jessie in 'Night, Mother Offstage, she served as Company Manager for eight years and is a longtime advocate for the Arts Institute, where she has taught, directed, choreographed, and co-founded the Acting Summer Intensive. Now, she’s proud to support the program in her favorite role yet— Arts Institute parent. All her love to Ben, Carter, Campbell and Caleb.
JOHN H. HULSE
has been part of the southern Delaware theater scene for more than 35 years. John directed CSTC's spring production of Oklahoma! and has also directed such shows as such shows as Arsenic and Old Lace, Big River, The Music Man, Godspell, and Peter and the Starcatcher. John also enjoys being on stage. He has been seen in Clear Space’s Bye, Bye Birdie, and The Mousetrap, as well as many productions at Milford’s Second Street Players and Georgetown’s Possum Point Players.
SCARLETT JACQUES
was most recently seen as Penny Pingleton on the Broadway National Tour of Hairspray across North America! Originally from New Zealand, she moved to NYC in 2021 and graduated from The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts in May of 2023. Professional theatre (NZ) credits: Billy Elliot (Margaret Gormley) and Annie (Kate). Other significant credits: Frozen Jr- New Zealand Premiere (Anna), Beauty and the Beast (Belle) and The Sound of Music (Maria). Represented by Lang Ellis Talent Management. Scarlett is so excited to be spending the summer with Clear Space doing what she loves most!
DULCENA KEMMERLINI
is a retired teacher from Milford where she taught in the district for 27 years. She has participated in many shows with Milford's Second Street Players, Possum Point Players, and Clear Space. Her credits include Big River (Alice), Elf, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (Mary), To Kill a Mockingbird, Night at the Oscars, Hello Dolly, Ghost: The Musical, Footloose, and Victor/Victoria. She was most recently in Kinky Boots, My Fair Lady, and The Music Man Dulcena has been married for 47 years to her husband R. Anthony. They have two sons, Ralph, Jr. (aka Doc) and Prince and four beautiful grandchildren, Zoe, Mia, Luka & Caden.
MALCOLM KING
is delighted to be making his debut at Clear Space. Recent credits include The Lion King at Disneyland Paris and The Little Mermaid with Arizona Broadway Theatre. Off-Broadway: Pharma Bro. He has also performed aboard cruise lines including Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, and Virgin Voyages. In his free time, he plays the guitar and writes poetry. More at www.iammalcolmking.com
LORRAINE LEAVEL
is thrilled to be returning to the Clear Space stage, having been a part of the company for over a decade. She received her BFA in Musical Theatre from Shenandoah Conservatory. She teaches drama at the Southern Delaware School of the Arts. Favorite roles include White Christmas (Betty Haynes), Mamma Mia (Rosie), Carrie (Margaret White), Hello Dolly! (Dolly), Sweeny Todd (Mrs. Lovett), Ragtime (Mother), Into The Woods (Witch and Bakers Wife), A Little Night Music (Charlotte), and Seussical (Gertrude). Lorraine also enjoys costuming (a skill she learned from her grandma) and running the summer theatre camp at Possum Point Players.
BREANNA LEMERISE
is a recent Rider University BFA Musical Theater graduate, and she is thrilled for the chance to perform one of her dream roles while working with this phenomenal company! Previous credits include Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey) at Grandstreet Theater, Xanadu (Erato) and The Wizard of Oz (Toto) at Cortland Repertory Theater, and Nice Work if You Can Get It (Duchess Estonia), Anything Goes (Evangeline Harcourt), and Kiss Me, Kate (Swing) at Rider University. She would like to thank her family for their constant encouragement and love. Enjoy the show!
ABBY LYNNE
is a rising high school senior and aspires to a career in musical theatre! Abby participates in Clear Space Theatre’s Spotlight program: Shrek (Fiona), Beetlejuice (Delia), Descendants (Maleficent), Godspell, Matilda (Mrs. Wormwood), and Frozen (Elsa). Some of Abby’s Clear Space Theatre’s Mainstage credits include White Christmas, The Prom, Jersey Boys, My Fair Lady, Estella Scrooge (Sissy Jupe/ Dawkins), The Lightning Thief, The Spongebob Musical, and Jesus Christ Superstar. Abby has previously performed in Mean Girls (Regina George), Ride The Cyclone (Jane Doe), And Then There Were None (Vera), Carrie (Carrie).
DEB MENGERT
is thrilled to be back for her seventh summer at Clear Space. Previous credits include Kinky Boots (ensemble); Grease (Miss Lynch); The Sound of Music (Frau Schmidt); Sister Act (Mary Lazarus); Hello, Dolly! (Ernestina Money); and Footloose (Ethel McCormack). Deb, a DE transplant, moved from NY where she had been performing for over five decades. A retired Labor Relations Specialist, she continues to use her HR skills as the cashier for Patty's Deli in Lewes. Deb is realizing her dream of living by the beach and performing often and thanks husband Warren for his constant support.
TRAVON MOORE
Born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago Travon Moore is so excited to be here performing at the Clear Space Theatre Company. Travon is a recent graduate of the Western Michigan University musical theatre company. Their most recent credits include Rent (2024 Japan Tour), Natasha Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812 (Anatole), Pippin (Leading Player) and Into the Woods (The Steward). Travon would like to thank their younger sister Tori, their mother and their grandmother for always being there for them and supporting them in all of their endeavors!
LARRY MUNSEY
is excited to be making his Clear Space debut as Edna in Hairspray. He is originally from the Washington DC area and has recently moved to Rehoboth Beach. Some of his favorite credits are Tommy in The Who s Tommy, Javert in Les Miserables, King Arthur in Spamalot and Gomez Adams in The Addams Family Larry would like to dedicate his performance to the love of his life, Lee.
AZARIA OGLESBY
is excited to be back at Clear Space this summer after appearing in Spring Awakening (Martha). Favorite credits include Esmeralda (The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Helen Hayes Nominee), Deena (Dreamgirls), and Marta (Company). She is so grateful for and thanks her friends and family for their endless support. MJH, thank you for giving me so much to miss. Be kind.
azariaoglesby.com
HELENA PADIAL
from Palisades, New York, is a rising senior in Elon University's Music Theatre program, and is thrilled to be spending her summer at Clear Space! Some of her favorite past credits include Mimi in Rent (New London Barn Playhouse), Kristine in A Chorus Line (Elon University), and Featured Ensemble in Jersey Boys (New London Barn Playhouse). Helena would like to extend immense gratitude to her wonderful family and everyone involved in making this summer possible! Enjoy the show!
RECE POPE
feels honored to perform alongside everyone in this cast after just finishing Oklahoma! Rece has previously done shows with Possum Point Players in Georgetown (Something Rotten), the Smyrna Opera House (Chicago, Matilda), and the Second Street Players in Milford (Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Music Man). When not on stage, Rece can be found either performing with the Kent Chamber Choir in Dover or being the best dang cashier anyone has ever seen at the Milford Redner’s.
GIO PORFIDO
is a rising senior at Sussex Academy. He has performed in Willy Wonka Jr. (Willy Wonka), Frozen Jr. (Hans & Oaken), and Matilda (Nigel). Sussex Academy: credits include Carrie (Freddy), Anne of Green Gables (Moody MacPherson), The Lightning Thief, Ride the Cyclone (Mischa). Possum Point Players: Into the Woods (Jack). Gio made his Clear Space debut last season, with Descendants (Carlos), and was then in Shrek, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, and Beetlejuice. He would like to thank his family and friends for always cheering him on. Let's rock this show!
CHASE REYNOLDS
is a rising 12th grader at Sussex Academy High School and lives in Lewes. Some works you may have seen him in at Sussex academy include The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Leaf Coneybear), Ride the Cyclone (Noel Gruber), and Mean Girls (Damian). Chase has taken the stage at Clear Space for several years in The Sound of Music (Kurt Von Trap), Seussical the Musical, Godspell, Descendants (Ben), The Prom, Shrek the Musical, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, and Oklahoma! Chase is very excited to bring Hairspray to the stage and hopes you are just as excited to watch it. Chase would like to thank his family, friends, and vocal coach for all of their support.
BROOKE RHUE
is a 17 year old recent high school graduate. She has always had a passion for theatre and has been involved in shows such as Seussical, Honk!, Frozen, Emma!, The Little Mermaid (Sebastian), Matilda, Godspell, Descendants, and Shrek. Her other performances include Spongebob, Young Frankenstein, Estella Scrooge, My Fair Lady, The Prom, White Christmas and Oklahoma!, all with Clear Space. Brooke’s school credits include Puffs, Grease, Stroke Static (Ruth), Radium Girls, Pride & Prejudice, and Trap. Brooke will pursue theatre in college this fall at Long Island University.
MICHAEL RICCIARDONE recently appeared as Hanschen in Spring Awakening. He is an actor/director based in NYC/ CT. Select regional credits: Unchained Melodies at Seven Angels Theatre (New England Premiere), Cry-Baby (Baldwin) & Into the Woods (Jack) at Roxy Regional Theatre, Jersey Boys (Bob Crewe) at Suncoast Broadway, Hairspray (Link) at Priscilla Beach Theatre, Pippin (Lewis) at College Light Opera Company. Select directing credits: 25th…Spelling Bee (Thomaston Opera House), Heathers (GetUp Stage Co.), To the Fairest (NY Theater Festival). Associate Director @ J2 Spotlight Off-BroadwayThe Baker’s Wife, A Class Act. KCACTF SDC Directing Finalist. BFA Musical Theater Western CT State. @michaelricciardone
AVERY RICHARD
This is Avery’s first show with Clear Space, and he’s excited to be a part of the crew. Some of his previous credits include Aladdin (Aladdin Jr.), Eugene and Teen Angel (Grease), Gomez (The Addams Family), Sebastian (The Little Mermaid) at Milford High School, and Rolf (The Sound of Music) at Second Street Players. He would like to thank his Mimi for her endless support and love helping everything possible.
ERNIE RITCHEY
has performed in and/or choreography over 60 productions over his theatrical career. Most recently at Clear Space he performed in Sweeney Todd, Jersey Boys, Kinky Boots, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Little Shop of Horrors, Scrooge the Musical, Elf, and Victor/ Victoria. He would like to take this opportunity to thank Clear Space and Bob for providing the vehicle and support to continue doing what he loves. Please, sit back and enjoy the show!
ELLI SWAIN
is ecstatic to return to Clear Space Theater this summer! You may remember her from other productions including The Prom (Angie), The Mouse(Molly), Young Franken(Inga), Steel Magnolias
Our Town (Emily) at Clear Space. Her most recent endeavors were Little Women: (Meg March) and directing Milford s production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Last fall Elli got married, began teaching at Milford High, and took over their drama department! She has loved every minute teaching and learning from her insanely talented kids. All her love to the family, friends, and devoted team that have made all this possible!
JORDI VISCARRI
is a Houston native, based out of NYC. Off Broadway: Oh Soledad, Bomba and the Coquí, Milton Theatre: Jersey Boys, Alley Theatre: The Christians, Stages Houston: Alicia in Wonderland, Panto Little Mermaid, Panto Cinderella, Uptown Players: The View UpStairs, Lyric Stage: Evita, Houston Grand Opera: Faust. Jordi has also performed as a Lead Vocalist with Norwegian Cruise Line. He is so excited to join Clear Space for the first time! BFA: Sam Houston State University. @jordi_vel / jordiviscarri.com
ADRIANA WILLIAMS is a 15-year-old freshman thrilled to perform at Clear Space. She has previously played Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast Jr., Moana in Moana Jr., Fiona in Shrek Jr., and Baloo in The Jungle Book Jr. at the Cherry Hill Performing Arts Center. Adriana also portrayed Little Ti Moune in Once on This Island at The Ritz Theatre, Ensemble in Shrek, and Lydia in Beetlejuice at Clear Space Theatre. She is grateful to her parents, family, and directors for their unwavering support and inspiration.
ASHLEY WILLIAMS is no stranger to the Clear Space stage and is elated to be back after appearing in Rock of Ages, The Prom, The Bodyguard, Jesus Christ Superstar, Spongebob, and Kinky Boots. Some of Ashley’s favorite past roles include Crystal in Little Shop Of Horrors, Rusty in Footloose, Milly in Seven Brides For Seven Brothers, and Deloris in Sister Act! When she’s not on stage you can find her teaching Pre-Kindergarten, and eating nuggets and pickles. Ashley is a part of a variety of bands including Juanita Williams and Family, JWCO, The Tremault Band and more. She always thanks her family, and God for all of their support and love. Instagram: qweenshley
BRIANNA WITTMAN
is an active performer at Clear Space and Possum Point Players and is excited to bring her energy and enthusiasm to this show. Select credits include Constance in Ride The Cyclone, Fiona inShrek Jr., Loggainne in Spelling Bee, Chris Hargenson in Carrie, Jesus Christ Superstar, SpongeBob the Musical, and The Prom! Brianna would like to thank her family and friends for their unwavering support.
GABRIEL YARBOROUGH
is so excited to do his first shows with Clear Space! He is a recent 2025 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with his BFA in Acting and double-minor in Musical Theatre and Dance.
Previous credits include: National Tours: Hairspray (Gilbert) TV/Film: Filthy Rich (Young Franklin/FOX and HULU), The 24th (Boy/ Amazon Prime) Regional: Cabaret (Victor/GLOW Lyric Theatre). Glory to God! Rep: KUTALENT Agency. IG:@gabriel.yarborough
CREATIVE TEAM
DAVID BUTTON (Director)
is the Artistic Director of Clear Space Theatre and teaches as a member of the Arts Institute faculty, founding the Spotlight on Young Performers program and co-founding the Summer Acting and Musical Theatre Summer Stock Intensives. He received his B.A. in Theatre with a focus on Acting and Directing from DeSales University. David has worked regionally with the Main Street Theatre, City Theatre, the Chojinyobiko Theater Group, The Milton Theatre, and the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. He directed last season’s The Mousetrap, My Fair Lady, Jersey Boys, The Prom, and Sweeney Todd and this season’s Spring Awakening.
CANDICE JEWELL (Director/Choreographer) is always excited to choreograph for Clear Space Theatre but was absolutely thrilled to be directing Hairspray this summer. Clear Space audiences have seen her choreography in previous summer’s including Jesus
Christ Superstar (a personal favorite of hers) and Rock of Ages. Other regional favorites include La Cage aux Folles, Footloose, Legally Blonde, Joseph Dreamcoat, and Hello, Dolly! Candice is originally from Delaware County, PA (Delco!) and holds a B.F.A. in Music Theatre from Shenandoah Conservatory. She has been a part of the Clear Space family since 2016 in addition to being a full-time dance educator of all ages and lives in Wilmington, DE with her husband, Justin, and two fur babies, Figment and Gizmo.
SHONDELLE GRAULICH (Choreographer) has been involved in the arts and entertainment industry since she started dancing at the early age of two. Dance, as her major passion in life, led Shondelle to her professions of a Dance Studio Owner/ Teacher & Choreographer and Group Fitness Instructor. She teaches at Clear Space where she recently choreographed Shrek, The Prom, Descendants, Kinky Boots, Matilda, Elf, Frozen, Emma!, Sister Act, Carrie, Honk!, The Addams Family, The Rocky Horror Show, Fun Home, Wizard Of Oz, Priscilla Queen Of The Desert, Seussical, A Christmas Story, The Full Monty, and Radio Gaga.
JIM WEBER (Musical Director)
has had an active and varied career performing music for over 25 years. Trained at Westminster Choir College, Weber conducted a highly successful High School choral program for 12 years. He has been the choral contractor for both Mid-America Productions and DCINY for concerts in Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and others. Weber made his Carnegie Hall vocal solo debut in 2001, and his conducting debut in 2005. An active composer, his pieces have been recorded and performed by choirs at Westminster Choir College, among many others. On faculty at Rider University, Weber teaches classes in musical theatre and coaches students privately.
CREATIVE TEAM
LEIGHANN ALBANESE (Stage Manager)
is ecstatic to be joining Clear Space for this summer season! From Wayne, New Jersey, Leighann holds a BA in Theatre Studies from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a MA in Educational Theater P-12 from Adelphi University. Recent Stage Management credits include Bat Boy: The Musical (StageWorks Theatre Group), Trich (Luna Stage), Seussical (Light Opera of New Jersey), and A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder (The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey). Thanks to her family & friends for their unwavering love and support.
CHRISTOPHER DECKER (Costume Designer) is always excited to be a part of another Clear Space production after designing and creating the costumes for Beetlejuice, Jersey Boys, Rock of Ages, The Spongebob Musical, Victor/Victoria, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Damn Yankees, Shrek, and Matilda. He has also assisted and created pieces for shows like Seussical, Guys and Dolls, and Priscilla Queen of the Desert. He hopes you enjoy the creativity coming to life on stage.
MARTINA “TINA” GREEN (Wig Designer)
This is Tina’s first time working behind the scenes on a theatrical production, and she’s thrilled to bring her creativity to the stage. A Washington, DC native, Tina launched her hair business in 2019 originally Crowned by Tina, now Her Choice Heir specializing as a wig maker for women experiencing hair loss due to alopecia or cancer. A former performer herself (she once played Dorothy in The Wiz), Tina studied at Berklee College of Music and hopes to branch into TV, film, and stage production as a wig maker. She’s honored to be part of the magic behind the curtain!
LORRAINE LEAVEL (Costume Designer) is thrilled to be costuming at Clear Space after designing Sweeney Todd, The Prom, 9 to 5, Grease, James and the Giant Peach, The Wedding Singer, Hello Dolly!, The Addams Family, The Graduate, A Christmas Carol, Heathers, and many others. She received her BFA in Music Theatre from Shenandoah Conservatory. Lorraine has been a part of Clear Space for over a decade. She is very active in the local theatre community, on stage and off, including serving on various boards. Lorraine enjoys costuming (a skill she learned from her grandma) as well as managing the summer camp at Possum Point.
CARISSA MEIKLEJOHN (Properties)
is a Milton resident and Milford High School English teacher. After directing her school shows for twenty years, she chose to take on set design this year instead. She has been with Clear Space since the summer of 2011 performing in such shows as Fun Home and last year’s Rock of Ages. She has also stage managed several summer productions. Now she’s taking on the task of acquiring and building props for three timeperiod-specific musicals. The amount and styles of telephones alone has kept her busy!
BRENDAN SMITH (Lighting Designer)
has worked with Clear Space as the Lighting Designer since 2014, for which he has received multiple awards. He is mostly self-taught in the craft and refined his skills designing shows for the Dance Conservatory, Kent County Theatre Guild, Dover High School, The Schwartz Center, and Clear Space. He has two adoring sons, Jackson and Harrison.
Clear Space Theatre Company
Leadership
DAVID BUTTON (Artistic Director)
is the Artistic Director of Clear Space Theatre and teaches as a member of the Arts Institute faculty, founding multiple classes including the Spotlight on Young Performers program and co-founding the Summer Acting and Musical Theatre Summer Stock Intensives. He received his B.A. in Theatre with a focus on Acting and Directing from DeSales University. David has worked regionally with the Main Street Theatre, City Theatre, the Chojinyobiko Theater Group, The Milton Theatre, and the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. He directed last season's The Mousetrap, My Fair Lady, Jersey Boys, The Prom, and Sweeney Todd. Past directing credits include: Carrie, Fun Home, Into The Woods, Jesus Christ Superstar, Next To Normal, Clue, Misery, Baskerville, Steel Magnolias, The Odd Couple, Heathers, Mamma Mia!, Priscilla, The Wedding Singer, Cabaret, La Cage Aux Folles, Seussical, A Chorus Line, The Full Monty, Little Shop Of Horrors, Spelling Bee, Kinky Boots, Ghost, Sister Act, Joseph and the Amazing Technocolor Dreamcoat, The Spongebob Musical, Footloose, The Rocky Horror Show, and many more.
JOE GFALLER (Managing Director)
joined Clear Space Theatre Company as Managing Director in late 2023. A seasoned performing arts professional, Joe has held leadership positions, as well as roles in marketing, development, and community engagement with such varied organizations as the Alliance Theater, the American Repertory Theater, Opera Theater of Saint Louis, 7 Stages, and Metro Theater Company. As a consultant, he has worked with the National Blues Museum, the documentary Flint: The Poisoning of an American City, the Utah Symphony, and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. He has taught arts management in Webster University’s MFA arts leadership program and has taught acting at Berry College. His resume as a stage director includes over two dozen productions, including regional premieres by Caryl Churchill, David Mamet, Peter Sinn Nachtreib, and Addae Moon. He is currently a member of the 2025 Longwood Foundation Catalysts Together cohort, and was a member of the Leadership St. Louis Class of 2013 and the LEAD Atlanta Class of 2006. He is thrilled to have relocated to the Rehoboth Beach area to become part of the team at Clear Space.
STAFF
David Button Artistic Director
Candice Jewell Company Manager
Justin Jewell Production Manager
Christopher Decker
Resident Costume Designer
Lorraine Leavel
Resident Costume Designer
Brendan Smith
Resident Lighting Designer
Shondelle Graulich, Autumn Schneider
Resident Choreographer/Dance Educator
Joe Gfaller Managing Director
Jason Matthews Director of Development
Lara Bellistri Box Office Manager
Jadine Pilotti
Patron Stewardship Manager
Evan Hrivnak
Digital Marketing Manager
Kirk Schneck House Manager
Alex DEmedio
Digital Marketing Intern
Clear Space Theatre Company
Clear Space Theatre Company, a 501(c)3 cultural organization founded in 2004, is committed to teaching, producing and presenting the performing arts. The term “clear space” refers to a focus on the process, knowledge, and humanity of arts performance: the idea that we find ourselves in what appears on the stage. Our Mission is to create memorable experiences that unite and enrich our community through live theatre and arts-based learning. Our Vision is to be a beacon for artistic endeavors of integrity and risk, inspiring joy across a diverse audience.
Board Of Directors
Megan Nehrbas, Chair Joe Sterner, Vice Chair
Laura Howard, Secretary
Jess Bain
Chris Beagle
John Cullen
Mat Hastings
Mike Moreland
Alfred Willis, Treasurer
Richard J. Perry, Jr.
Ida Rowe
Brent Shoemaker
Lisa Schlosser
Mindi Moore Tunnell
The Producers Circle serves as ambassadors for Clear Space Theatre Company to deepen its engagement within the community and to steward critical existing relationships in support of the organization. If you are interested in serving, please contact co-chairs Liz Leshine or Alice Willis or Managing Director Joe Gfaller.
Producers Circle
Liz Leshine
Ida and Jeff Rowe
Peter Keeble
Peter Pizzolongo
Linda Wolf
Mary Beth McDonough
Alice and Alfred Willis
Mary Jo Tarallo
Carl Schloegel
Cathy Melfi
Richard Gamble
Pat Malandra
Mary Kay Ryan, Founder
