BACKSTAGE WITH THE PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

A very happy new year from all of us at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre! We are thrilled that you are joining us for our third season production, Sweet Charity. Much like our heroine, Charity, this production has charged forward with huge heart and optimism, despite some delays along the way. We are pleased to finally present this charming dance musical.

2023 may just be getting started, but we are in full swing here. We have a packed lineup of limited engagements this spring, featuring favorites like Hotel California, Sweet Baby James, and Portrait of a Queen. From disco, to soul, to rock and roll, we have a number of one-night only tributes to suit anyone’s tastes. Tickets always sell out quickly, so visit our box office soon to secure your seats. Check out some of our restaurant partners to plan a fun night out for your friends or that special someone.

Our annual gala, It’s a Fine Life , is also rapidly approaching. Take a trip with us back to Victorian London for a fun-filled evening of Dickensian charm, including dinner (food, glorious food!), dancing, and special surprises from our upcoming production of Oliver! Our gala is always the premier fundraising event of our season, so contact our Development Department to reserve your seat.

This month we are also gearing up for the announcement of our 2023/24 season, which will be the Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s 20th Anniversary Season! Keep a look out for the spring edition of Marquee Magazine to get a sneak peek of our future productions and learn tips for getting great seats.

On behalf of the entire Maltz Jupiter Theatre staff, thank you for being here with us. Live theatre would not exist without live audiences, and our industry relies on all of us showing up for each other. Art and culture cannot survive without active support. Buying tickets, making donations, volunteering your time, telling your friends—there are countless ways to support the Maltz Jupiter Theatre and the performing arts, and no gesture is too small. So, thank you for all that you do!

We hope you enjoy the show, and we hope to see you back here in February for Good People.

Andrew Kato PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR/ CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Andrew Kato

Producing Artistic Director/Chief Executive

Maltz Jupiter Theatre

Neil Simon

Sweet Charity is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com

Affiliations

Affiliations

League

Affiliations

Actors’

Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC)

League of Resident Theatres (LORT)

Actors’ Equity Association (the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States)

Florida

American and Craftspeople. The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is a proud member of F.P.T.A.

David Baida

Herman/Ensemble

David is making his Maltz Jupiter Theatre debut. He was on Broadway in On Your Feet! at the Marquis Theatre and OffBroadway in The Butcher Boy at Irish Repertory Theatre. 1st National Tours include On Your Feet! and In The Heights (Piragua Guy, with Lin-Manuel Miranda in Hollywood and Puerto Rico). Regional theaters include Kennedy Center, Sacramento Music Circus, Paramount Theatre, Milwaukee Repertory, Ogunquit Playhouse, Goodspeed Musicals, Riverside Theatre and Pioneer Theatre. David sings on the film soundtracks of In The Heights, Dear Evan Hansen, Tick Tick Boom and Vivo. TV: Alternatino (Comedy Central), The Good Fight (CBS). 2018 MAC Award Winner. davidbaida.com

Angie Colonna

Ensemble/Nickie u/s

Angie is honored to make her Maltz Jupiter Theatre debut in Sweet Charity! Favorite roles include, rocking out as Janis Joplin in Beehive and chasséing across the stage as Rizzo in Grease. Angie can also be seen as a Zumba Instructor and event choreographer with her twin sister Maria. Angie received her BA in Dance from the University of South Florida and is elated to perform in her hometown. Angie thanks the Maltz Jupiter Theatre for welcoming her into the family and dedicates this show and everything she does, to her Colonna army.

Arthur Joseph Cuadros

Ensemble/Herman u/s

Arthur is excited to make his Maltz Jupiter Theatre debut in Sweet Charity onstage in Papermill Playhouse production of Past Shows Include: Heights, West Side Story, Mary Poppins, Showboat others. Arthur danced in the films Isn't it Romantic and Blue's Clues, Blue's Big City Adventure. He has traveled extensively dancing for Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Princess Cruise Lines. Arthur choreographed for Boston's Fiddlehead Theatre, Tacoma Musical Playhouse, and Bellarmine Prep University. He is a co-producer on Broadway's Head Over Heels and cofounded of Start Theatrical, LLC who most recently helped bring the revival of Company to Broadway. lnsta @Artie124.

JONATHAN DUVELSON Ensemble/Daddy Brubeck u/s

Johnny is thrilled to be starting his year off in Sweet Charity here at the Maltz Jupiter! He’s glad to be sharing his love of theatre with the city! Johnny was most recently seen in The Muny’s Legally Blonde , as Richie in Chorus Line directed by Baayork Lee, and co-starring in Tina Fey’s ‘Girls5Eva’ on Peacock (NBC). All the love to his agents CESD and to his friends and family for their support. Follow him @johnnnybabyy

JONATHAN EISELE

Ensemble

Jonathan is proud to make his Maltz Jupiter Theatre debut in Sweet Charity. Off Broadway Credits include, What I Learned In Fallsburg. Jonathan recently finished a very successful run of Milk and Honey at The Wick Theatre and enjoys working backstage during his time between preforming contracts having just worked A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, here at The Maltz Jupiter Theatre. Jonathan was born and raised in Coconut Creek, FL and is happy to be a Florida local. He one day hopes to preform with Cirque Du Soleil. Much love to his Family, Cat, Elijah, and Ben.

Yolanda Gonzalez

Yolanda studied Theatre & Dance in the School Of Performing Arts at the University of Central Florida. Theatrical Credits Include, Oklahoma, Chicago, West Side Story, Rock of Ages, and Clue. After completing her run with Broadway Factor’s: The Amparo Experience in Miami FL, she is now living in Orlando, FL. She is proud to make her Maltz Jupiter Theatre Debut in Sweet Charity as she has always hoped to one day perform this show. She’d like to give a special thank you to her family for their love and support - Los Amo.

ERIN KEI Nickie

Erin (She/Her) Maltz Jupiter Theatre debut! She was last in Florida performing HOOD at Asolo Rep. Erin's credits include the National Tours of Elf! The Musical, Regional Theaters including Asolo Rep, Dallas Theater Center, Syracuse Stage, Casa Mañana, Phoenix Theatre, and Mill Mountain Theatre. Her TV and Film credits include The Path on Hulu, Sc7nario on BroadwayHD, as well as an Olay Whips commercial starring Ali Stroker. Erin is the Associate Artistic Director of the NY based dance company, Thistle Dance. Huge thank you to Marcos, Maltz Jupiter, Bob, as well as her friends and family. #pleasesaygay #blm #proudaapiactor @erinnish

Rebecca Kritzer

Associate Choreographer/Ensemble/Dance Captain/ Ursula u/s

Rebecca, a New York-based artist from Miami, is thrilled to return to Maltz Jupiter Theatre as both a performer and a creative, after her debut here in West Side Story ! Most recently she directed Cabaret at San Antonio Broadway Theatre, and served as both Associate Director and the Choreographer of In The Heights at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater. She also choreographed Aladdin Jr. for Riverdale Children’s Theatre in the Bronx. Rebecca was on the first national tour of Wicked, and the 50th Anniversary US tour of Jesus Christ Superstar, where she was part of the original cast. She was also in the original cast of the In The Heights first national tour, and has performed that show regionally at The Actor’s Playhouse, Theatre Under the Stars, and Olney Theatre Centre, where she also served as the Associate Choreographer. She was in the Israel production of the Broadway musical Soul Doctor, and in On Your Feet! at The Actors’ Playhouse. She earned a double-major B.A. degree in Journalism and Religious Studies from NYU, with magna cum laude honors. She is ever-grateful for her supportive family, especially her ma and abuelos, to whom she owes everything. rebeccakritzer.com @reberoad

Ashley Mcmanus

Helene

Ashley is ecstatic to be performing in her second show this season at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre! She just finished playing Panacea in Forum! A Washington DC native. A graduate of Ellington School of the Arts studying dance and a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (NY) studying Musical Theatre. She most recently made her solo Choreographer debut choreographing Little Shop of Horrors at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. National tours include, A Bronx Tale (Denise/ U/S Jane), Rock of Ages (Waitress), Dreamgirls Nat’l & International. Other favorite performance credits include, and A Wonderful World World Premier (Ensemble/ Lil Harden). @theashleymcmanus

Cat Pagano

Ensemble

Cat is ecstatic to be returning to the Maltz Jupiter this season. Recent credits include Courtesan - A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum, Off-Stage Swing - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels , VelmaWest Side Story, and Silly girl/ Puppeteer ensemble - Beauty and the Beast (The Maltz

Jupiter Theatre), Dance Captain - Milk and Honey, Judy Turner - A Chorus Line, and multiple Ensemble credits (The Wick Theatre). She would like to thank her family and Jonathan for their unwavering support both onstage and off. Dedicated to Ben, Paul and Hannah.

Eric Rivas

Ensemble/Vittorio u/s

Eric is making his Maltz Jupiter debut with Sweet Charity ! Recently performed in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: Live on Stage! Favorite Regional credits: Spamalot (Northern Stage) Dames At Sea (Theatre Zone), On The Town (Gateway Playhouse), West Side Story (Signature Theatre), A Chorus Line (New Bedford Festival Theatre), CATS, Hello Dolly! (Cohoes Music Hall), 42nd Street (Jersey Shore Ent.), Cabaret (Palace Theatre). Showboy in Las Vegas’s JUBILEE! at Bally's. Dancer/ Singer for Disney Cruise Lines, Dance Captain/Aerial Captain for Norwegian Cruise Lines, Holland America Line. Alumni of The School at Jacob’s Pillow. Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Filmmaking. Proud member of Actors Equity.

Sergi Robles

Vittorio/Oscar Lindquist u/s

Sergi is honored to make his Maltz Jupiter Theatre debut in Sweet Charity! He is originally from Barcelona, Spain and has seen 30+ countries through the arts. Favorite roles: Corny Collins in Hairspray (Royal Caribbean), Aladdin in Aladdin (Disney Cruise Line), Hans in Frozen (Disney Cruise Line), Magaldi in Evita (New London Barn), and Jinx in Forever Plaid (Southern Colorado Rep). He also tours with The Uptown Boys, a Billy Joel tribute group which recently completed a sold-out 3-month residency at Florida Studio Theatre. He is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University and member of AEA & SAG-AFTRA. sergirobles.com @roblerama

JENNIFER SANCHEZ Charity

Jennifer is over the moon to make her Maltz Jupiter Theatre debut as Charity. Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, her Broadway credits include: West Side Story, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Ghost, Sunday in the Park With George, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, On Your Feet, Pretty Woman and The Rose Tattoo. Jennifer was most recently seen as Dol in the acclaimed Off-Broadway production of The Alchemist. Many thanks to Marcos, Bob and CLA Partners. “Without love, life has no purpose!” @hennihennisanchez

Jimena Flores Sanchez

Ensemble/Helene u/s

Jimena (she/her), is thrilled to make her Maltz Jupiter Theatre Debut in Sweet Charity! She is originally from Mexico, and is a New York City-based performer. She was recently in Evita , in Bucks County Playhouse. She also played Ariel in Footloose and Diana Morales in A Chorus Line in the North Coast Theatre Festival. She performed in the new musical, MAY WE ALL: a New Country Musical, as Ruby and Dance Captain. Jimena has been a professional ballet dancer with many elite dance companies including Pacific Northwest Ballet, Ballet Memphis, Cincinnati Ballet, and Oklahoma City Ballet. Jimena is incredibly thankful for her parents, sister, and CESD. @jimena_flores7

Brett Sturgis

Daddy Brubeck/Ensemble

Born and raised in the Bronx NYC. Theater: On Your Feet Broadway & Holland, Disney’s Aida, Sweet Charity Natl.tour, Fuerza Bruta, Twist Alliance Theater, A Wonderful World Miami New Drama. Vocal/ album: Andrea Martin, Jay Cole, Kanye West, Veronica, Tommy Hobson and The British Rock Symphony . National commercials: Taco Bell Mexican Pizza , Nissan Summer Savings, Hershey Take Five. Stage/Artist/ Film: In The Heights movie, The Tony Awards, Met Gala, Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, Madonna/Hard Candy,Chris Brown, Kylie Minogue, Tito Puente, La India, Eddie Torres Dance Co, WNBA’S Torch Patrol, La Santa Luz Dance Co. Brett is also a Creative Director/ Choreographer

Jesse Swimm

Oscar Lindquist

Jesse is thrilled to make his Maltz Jupiter debut in Sweet Charity. Broadway: School of Rock (Original Cast), Mary Poppins (Ensemble, u/sBert). Tours: My Fair Lady (Swing/ Dance Captain), West Side Story (Action). Regional: Mamma Mia! (Sam Carmichael, New London Barn Playhouse), Billy Elliot (George, u/sDad, Goodspeed Opera House), Mystic Pizza the Musical (Priest/Mickey, Ogunquit Playhouse-World Premiere), Mary Poppins (Bert, Tuacahn), Beauty and the Beast (Lumiere, Sharon Playhouse). TV: Dancing with the Stars, The Tonight Show. Thanks to my agents at The Mine. Love to Mom & Dad for their support. Jesse is the proud owner of a rescue dog.

EMILY VAN VLIET PEREA Ursula/Ensemble/Charity u/s

Emily is beyond grateful and thrilled to return to the Maltz Jupiter Theatre stage. Past credits here include Jersey Boys, Fiddler on the Roof, The Sound of Music, A Chorus Line, and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Emily is a 2020 graduate of New York University Tisch School of the Arts. She would like to thank her family, Andrew Kato, Marcos Santana, and the Maltz Jupiter Theatre Family for their continued support, guidance, and opportunities to do what she loves. Emily is a proud member of the Actor’s Equity Association.

Marcos Santana

Director/Choreographer

Born and raised in Puerto Rico. Marcos is extremely exited to be back at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre. Broadway: On Your Feet (Assoc. Choreographer) Tony® nomination Marquis Theater, Rocky (Assoc. Choreogrpher) Tony® nomination Winter Garden Theater, Guys & Dolls (Assoc.) Nederlander Theater, Others: Evita (Hucks County Playhoise), Buddy Holly The Musical (NSMT)) Anna In The Tropics (Bay Street Theatre) Next To normal (WCP), Passing Through (Goodspeed Terris Theatre-World Premiere), Singin’ In The Rain (OTC), In The Heights (Westport Country Playhouse), West Side Story (Maltz Jupiter Theater), Evita (Bay Street Theatre), Man Of La Mancha (Westport Country Playhouse) In The Heights (Olney Theater, Hellen Hayes Award, Broadway World Award), Newsies (Maltz Jupiter, Iggy, Ada, Rosie (Theaterworks USA) Man Of La Mancha (Shakespeare Theater Company), Randy Newman’s Faust (City Center Encores), The Pirates Of Penzance (Stratford Shakespeare Festival), White Noise (Royal George Theatre), My Fair Lady (J. Engeman Theater), Kiss Me Kate (Maltz Jupiter), Brazil Brazil (New Victory Theater), Guys & Dolls (J. Engeman Theater), Paul Simon’s Capeman (Assoc.) Delacorte Theater, Amor Cubano, 88 Keys (Playlist Productions), Fortress Of Solitude (Assoc.), The Public Theater/Dallas Theater Center. Film/TV: Chasing Papi, Across The Universe,The Producers, Annie, Diva Las Vegas, The Nikki Cox Show, Pop Stars, Tony awards, Stephen Colbert Show, Good Morning America, among others.

ANDREW DAVID SOTOMAYOR Music Director

Music directing credits include Paper Mill Playhouse's On Your Feet and digital Some Enchanted Evening and the 2022 New Voices concert, A Whole New World ; first national tours of Tootsie and Escape to Margaritaville; the Off Broadway premiere of Curvy Widow ; Man of La Mancha (Westport Country