Who’s Who in the Cast
Who’s Who in the Cast
Band Member #4………………………..…..Celia Cope
Band Member #5……………………….Gianna Eliseo
Band Member #6…………….....…Siena DeFilippis Cowgirl/Dance Ensemble……....Avery Newman
ENSEMBLE TOWNSPEOPLE
Ava Aravich, Charlotte Fulks, Claire Spivak, Ellie Toll-McNab, Evelyn Laible, Gemma Whitman, Grace Vasquez, Hailey Mcginnis, Kayla Schleicher, Lilah Lugay, Madison England, Maya Mehl, Maysie Daniels, Shayna Daniels, Sophie DeMarco, Stella Azar, Stella Marcus
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Alexa Cianci, Alexa Paolino, Ari Zolotnisky, Athena Barrett, Claire Vitucci-Napurano, Emily Juliano, Emma DePalma, Jayda Uyar, Juliette Borak, Kaitlyn Clifford, LenaJae Zicari
Production Staff
Producers Anthony Greco
Jessica O’Brien
Directors/Choreographers
Jessica O’Brien Edward Itte
Musical Director Anthony Greco
Student Choreographers . Carolena Blasucci
Denicola
Coleman
Nick Lutz
Lighting Design
Playbill Design
Graphic Design
Emily Lovell Anthony Greco
Aaralyn Cortez
Andrew Musser
Video Projection Operator Jack McCall
Wig + Makeup Design
Education
Shannon Naughton
Production
Interns
Aaralyn Cortez, Ainsley Lang, Aldan Philipson, Athena Barrett, Avery Fricke, Avery Newman, Benjamin Neller, Carolena Blasucci, Celia Cope, Christie DeNicola, Daniel Lavie-Horovitz, Eliza Connely, Emma Depalma, Emma Fanetti, Everly Coleman, Gemma Formisano, Immanuel Archilla, Jenna Barry, Madi Crotty, Nakahi Carty, Nick Lutz, Sean Sciarrillo, Shea Preston
Special Thanks
Andrew Musser, Izzy Sackowitz, Mike Jacoby, Emily Lovell, the Basie technical crew, Chris Lomazzo, Samantha Giustiniani, James Grausam, Phoenix Productions, our fabulous Education Production Interns, and, of course, the parents for their continued support
Musical Numbers
ACT 1
ACT 2
Daniel Lavie-Horovitz
Townspeople Ensemble
Claire Vitucci-Napurano
STUDENT PRODUCTIONS OF THE LAST DECADE
2 0 2 5
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
Family Membership - $300
Count Basie Center for the Arts TAX DEDUCTIBILITY: $150
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
Break a leg, Ryan! We are so proud of you and all of the hard work, heart and talent you have poured into this performance! Watching you shine on stage is one of our greatest joys!
We wish you and the entire cast a magical show full of laughter, love, and unforgettable moments!
With
all
our love and pride,
Mom, Dad & Nanny
No matter what road you take, Charlotte, just know we are so incredibly proud of you. Wherever life leads you next, we will be cheering you on, always.
Love : Mom, Dad, Audrey and Isla
Congrats to Haddie and the entire cast of Footloose! Another great production by CBC. Haddie we are so proud of all your hard work on the performances you do throughout the year and into the summer. Your hard work and dedication to theater and singing is amazing. Never stop going after your dreams. We love you so much!
Mom, Dad and Emma xoxo
"Let's Dance!" PJ, we are so proud of you and the hard work of the past few weeks! Keep pursuing your dreams! Love, Mom, Dad, and Madi
Audrianna, we are so very proud of the courage you had to be part of the amazing production of Footloose—you have always been a star to us and now the stage is yours, and you get to shine. We love you so much and are so excited for you.
Love Mom, Dad, and Andrew
