Who’s Who in the Cast
Production Staff
Producers Anthony Greco Jessica O’Brien
Directors/Choreographers
Assistant Teaching Artists
Alyssa Kiselev George Platis
Gemma Formisano Amie Hueston
Costume Design Alyssa Kiselev George Platis
Lighting Design Emily Lovell
Playbill Design Andrea Navasardov
Graphic Design Andrew Musser
Sound + Video Operator Benjamin Neller
Mic Board Operator Jenna Barry
Costume + Prop Construction Zsalaya Santana
Intern Coordinator Benjamin Neller
Production Interns
Aaralyn Cortez, Aldan Philipson, Andrea Navasardov, Athena Barrett, Avery Fricke, Avery Newman, Brady Carvente-Lopez, Carolena Blasucci, Celia Cope, Charles Hughes, Christie DeNicola, Daniel Lavie-Horovitz, Eliza Connelly, Emma Depalma, Emma Fanetti, Everly Coleman, Hannah O’Brien, Jack McCall, Jenna Barry, Kyla Puryear, Madi Crotty, Nakahi Carty, Nick Lutz, Sean Sciarrillo, Shea Preston, Zsalaya Santana
Special Thanks
Andrew Musser, Izzy Sackowitz, Charlie Christensen, Emily Lovell, the Basie technical crew, Chris Lomazzo, Samantha Giustiniani, our fabulous production interns, and, of course, the parents for their continued support
Caiden McManamon
Emmeline Nahoum
Camila Khloe Gonzalez
STUDENT PRODUCTIONS OF THE LAST DECADE
2 0 2 5
Footloose | Alice in Wonderland Jr (Cheshire Cat + Mad Hatter Casts)
The Aristocats KIDS | Something Rotten! | Shrek, Jr.
The Wizard of Oz, Jr. | Newsies
2 0 2 4
Jungle Book KIDS | Legally Blonde, Jr. | Willy Wonka, Jr. Between the Lines Little Mermaid, Jr. | Annie, Jr.
The SpongeBob Musical | Aladdin, Jr. | Finding Nemo, Jr.
2 0 2 3
Frozen, Jr. (Winter + Summer Casts) | Pinkalicious the Musical Freaky Friday | Seussical KIDS! (Fox in Socks, Star-Belly Sneetches + 1 Fish, 2 Fish Casts) | Descendants | Mean Girls, Jr. | Winnie the Pooh KIDS | Disney’s Beauty and the Beast | The Lion King, Jr.
You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown | Matilda
2 0 2 2
Magic Tree House: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens, Jr. | Xanadu, Jr.
101 Dalmatians KIDS | Chicago: Teen Edition | Annie, Jr.
Disney’s The Little Mermaid | Rainbow Fish | The Lion, The Witch + The Wardrobe | Puffs
2 0 2 1
A Seussified Christmas Carol (Red + Green Casts)
The Addams Family | James and the Giant Peach, Jr.
Sister Act, Jr. | Willy Wonka, Jr. (Scrumpdiddlyumptious + Fudge Mallow Casts) | Moana, Jr. | Alice in Cyberland
A Wrinkle in Time | Radium Girls
2 0 2 0
ELF, Jr. | Junie B. Jones, Jr. | Tinkerbell | Into the Woods, Jr. She Kills Monsters | Moana, Jr. | Mary Poppins, Jr. | Seussical, Jr.
2 0 1 9
Legally Blonde, Jr. | Aladdin, Jr. | Aladdin KIDS
Frozen KIDS | Frozen, Jr. | Shrek, Jr.
2 0 1 8
High School Musical, Jr. | Peter Pan, Jr.
Beauty and the Beast, Jr.
2 0 1 7
The Wizard of Oz | The Little Mermaid, Jr. | 101 Dalmatians KIDS
Charlotte’s Web | Annie, Jr.
2 0 1 6
Seussical, Jr. | You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
2 0 1 5
Aladdin, Jr.
• Advance (Day 2) presale access to all Count Basie Center-presented events
• 10% discount on most Count Basie Center Turner Academy classes/workshops*
• One (1) private, complimentary birthday party screening at Basie Center Cinemas (Bring your own film or select a current release, pending availability. Maximum 30 people)
• Preshow and intermission access for four (4) to the Diamond Lounge for theater events (4 times per year)
• Invitation to select, complimentary Count Basie Center performances (Based on availability; advance registration required)
• Invitation for two (2) to the annual Count Basie Center Chairperson’s Circle event
*Some exceptions may apply
ALSO INCLUDES STAR MEMBER BENEFITS:
• Invitation for two (2) to the annual Star Member Reception/Screening at Basie Center Cinemas
• Invitation for two (2) to the All-Member Happy Hour at the Rock N’ Rohl Rooftop Lounge, located atop The Vogel (Includes 1 complimentary drink ticket per person)
• Discounts on select Count Basie Center performances
• Two passes for up to six (6), complimentary admissions* to the Basie Center Cinemas (Passes required upon entry. Not valid for online purchases)
• One (1) free small popcorn per complimentary Basie Center Cinemas admission
*Certain titles may be restricted TheBASIE.org/membership
Invitation for two (2) to the annual Star Member Reception/Screening at Basie Center Cinemas
Invitation for two (2) to the All-Member Happy Hour at
Zoë!
Congratulations on your fin-tastic performance! You had us hooked from the very first moment — what a reel talent you are! Your hard work and dedication truly shines through (just like a pearl in the deep blue sea).
Keep swimming towards your dreams — you’ve already proven you’re a starfish in the making.
We love you so much!
Mommy, Daddy, Chase and your whole entire family!
Congratulations James ("Jib") !
We are SO proud!
When things get tough just remember to, "GO WITH THE FLOW!"
Love, Mom, Dad, Theo and all your family who loves you very much!
Hanna, your passion shines on stage. We are so proud of you—keep chasing your dreams! Love, Mom
Sophie, we are so incredibly proud of you and all the hard work you’ve put into your very first play! We can’t wait to watch you shine on stage with your big heart and bright smile.
Congratulations and good luck today. We love you so much!
Love, Mom, Dad, Mason, and Noah.
Mommy and Daddy are SO proud of your hard work, effort and all the practice you have put into this day. You are so loved by your friends and family. Shine bright my love, you're already a star!
Leah Grace, you are a natural talent and your amazing confidence lights up the stage! You continue to make us all so proud! Keep shining your beautiful light and keep making the world smile. We love you with all our hearts! Love, Mom, Dad, Alana, Bradley and Lukas
A Standing Ovation for Lyla & Vincent! Tonight’s spotlight shines extra bright on two very special cousins making their stage debut!
We are so proud of all the hard work, courage, and creativity you’ve poured into your very first play. Watching you chase your dreams together and light up the stage fills all of our hearts with joy!
Break a leg & just keep swimming, your whole cheering section is here and bursting with pride!
With all our love, Lyla’s Mommy & Daddy, Vincent’s Mommy, Grandma & Grandpa, Mimi & PopPop
You didn't just go with the flow - you made a splash and stole the show!
We love you more than all the fish in the sea!
— Mom & Dad, Maya and your loving family
