Hairspray Program Book

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BOOK BY MARK O’DONNELL THOMAS MEEHAN

MUSIC BY MARC SHAIMAN

LYRICS BY SCOTT WITTMAN MARC SHAIMAN

BASED ON THE NEW LINE CINEMA FILM WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY JOHN WATERS

MPAC’S ANNUAL YOUTH MUSICAL! MAY 30 - JUNE 1

Mayo Performing Arts Center Presents

BOOK BY MARK O’DONNELL THOMAS MEEHAN

MUSIC BY MARC SHAIMAN

LYRICS BY SCOTT WITTMAN MARC SHAIMAN

BASED ON THE NEW LINE CINEMA FILM WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY JOHN WATERS

Director/ Choreographer Cathy Roy

Musical Director Darius Frowner

Assistant Director Justin Anthony Long

Assistant Musical Director Todd Olson

Set Designer Heather Ball

Costume Designer Roxie Zeek

Lighting Designer Chris Ball

Sound Designer Stephan Wojtecki

Wig Designer Derek Alfano

Prop Master Tiara Angel Maysonet Stage Managers Karley Berrios and Andrea Miller

Hairspray is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212.541.4684 Fax: 212.397.4684 www.MTIShows.com

CAST Tracy Turnblad Amanda Fletcher Edna Turnblad Julian Baro Wilbur Turnblad Joey Walsh Amber Von Tussle Bonnie Zwigard Velma Von Tussle Maggie Spector-Williams Corny Collins Evan Krug Link Larkin William Davila Penny Pingleton Carissa Gaughran Motormouth Maybelle Taylor Pickett-Stokes Seaweed J. Stubbs Darius Jordan Lee Little Inez Lauralie Mufute Prudy Pingleton Rachel Montagna Mr. Harriman F. Spitzer Alex Pyne Matron Abigail Fletcher Mr. Pinky Austin John Doby Mr. Pinky Jr Max Rodriguez Gym Teacher Brianna Ennis Principal Dante Pasquale Dynamites Aja Baitey, Brittaney Duhaney,

Rachel Levy

Lorraine Duane Stooie Cindy Watkins Young Tracy Young Amber Young Penny

Aja Baitey Branden Mangan BJ Lamadieu Brittaney Duhaney Aviva Winick Alex Skotarczak Stephanie Ticas

Nicest Kids in Town Brad Tammy Fender Brenda Sketch Shelley IQ Lou Ann Noreen Flash

Christian Harvey Gabi Grella Sebastian Criscito Christina Monticciolo Matt Adamo Elena DiMare Derek Colon Mollie DiFillipo Emma Spies Justin Chimoff

SENIOR ENSEMBLE Julianna Belles Josh Berg Alexander Birchwale Sara Brazofsky Chyna Alexa Brodie Alexa Cacchiola

Olivia Carter Sofia Conlan Kate Croonquist Lila Dunn Brianna Ennis Sungchin Eraso

Victoria Fanning Abigail Fletcher BJ Lamadieu Sage Levy Branden Mangan Bailey McGuinn

Dante Pasquale Alex Pyne Asha Sanderson Maria Schneider Kayla Wilkins

JUNIOR ENSEMBLE Michelle Andia Bobbi Baitey Zion Baitey Bobby Becht Danielle Becht Zoey Blagrove Jack Deutsch

Samantha Golub Gabrielle Gutierrez Arielle Handler Thomas Hilden Sasha Jacobs Alexa Jiminez Jackson Levine

Director/ Choreographer Cathy Roy Musical Director Darius Frowner Assistant Director Justin Anthony Long Assistant Musical Director Todd Olson Set Managers Karley Berriors, Andrea Miller Set Designer Heather Ball Costume Designer Roxie Zeek Lighting Designer Chris Ball Sound Designer Stephan Wojtecki Wig Designer/Stylist Derek Alfano Prop Master Tiara Angel Maysonet

Ava Emerson Lozner Evie Mitchell-Harkness Toleeya Napolitano Catie O’Neill Emma Price Samantha Rascio Max Rodriguez

Alex Skotarczak Stephanie Ticas Veronica Rose Tullo Arthur Wawrzyniak Isabella Wawrzyniak Sofia Wawrzyniak Aviva Winick

Production Assistants Jessica Chimoff

Kerry Dziomba

Jacob Feeney

Madeline Humphrey

Andrea Leonard Costume Assistants/Wardrobe Sarah Stouff

Jana Wascho

Darleen Yuhas Dance Captains Justin Chimoff

Derek Colon

Abigail Fletcher

Branden Mangan

MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT I Good Morning Baltimore.......... Tracy and Company The Nicest Kids in Town.......... Corny Collins and Nicest Kids in Town Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now..........Edna, Tracy, Penny, Velma, Amber, Young Tracy, Young Penny, Young Amber, Company I Can Hear the Bells..........Tracy and Company Miss Baltimore Crabs.......... Velma The Nicest Kids in Town (Reprise).......... Corny Collins and Nicest Kids in Town It Takes Two.......... Link, Tracy and Company Velma’s Revenge.......... Velma Welcome to the 60’s.......... Tracy, Edna and Company Hear the Bells (Reprise).......... Link Run and Tell That.......... Seaweed, Little Inez and Company Big, Blonde and Beautiful..........Motormouth, Tracy, Edna and Company

ACT II The Big Dollhouse.......... Women Good Morning Baltimore (Reprise)..........Tracy You’re Timeless to Me..........Edna and Wilbur Timeless (Reprise)..........Edna and Wilbur Without Love..........Tracy, Link, Penny, Seaweed and Company I Know Where I’ve Been.........Motormouth and Company (It’s) Hairspray......... Corny Collins and Company Cooties..........Amber and Company You Can’t Stop the Beat.........Entire Company

THE HAIRSPRAY ORCHESTRA Conductor/ Keyboard 1 Keyboards 2 and 3 Drums Electric Guitar Electric Bass Reed 1 (Alto Sax, Clarinet, Flute and Tenor Sax) Reed 2 (Alto Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute and Tenor Sax) Trombone Trumpet Percussion

Darius Frowner Todd Olsen Jon Rossi Eric Gross/Ryan Fried (Saturday evening performance) Andrew Rosciszewski Michael Mahadeen Kyle Hill Francis Scarano John Watson Justin Kemp

A Note from the Director: I am so proud to be a part of the team responsible for bringing our second main stage musical to life at MPAC! The musical Hairspray, based on the original John Waters film and winner of 8 Tony Awards is most often thought of for its high energy musical numbers, hilarious book and colorful characters and seemed to be a natural fit for our talented group of young performers. I’ve always loved the score and the story but was particularly motivated to produce this production because in between its many delightful layers is the core message of acceptance, inclusion and equality.

Whether it’s someone’s size, sexual orientation or color of their skin, Hairspray reminds us all that recognizing and embracing the differences, beauty and heart in every person is essential to creating a world with less hate.

It has been such a gift to work with an amazing cast and to watch them grow and consistently take on the many challenges of a tricky score, challenging choreography and complex characters while maintaining our mutual dedication to expressing the very important themes of Hairspray to our audience in an impactful yet entertaining way. This full scale production would not be possible today without the hard work and dedication of our amazing Creative and Production staff. I thank them all from the bottom of my heart!

I hope you are all able to sit back, relax and enjoy the production. It is our hope that you will all leave here today motivated to follow in the footsteps of Tracy Turnblad – accept others, dream big and dance through life to an unstoppable beat!

Thank you all for your support in helping us to foster the talent of so many wonderful young performers!

Cathy Roy Director

A Note from the President and CEO: Get ready for a great performance!

Hairspray is sheer joy. We are so excited and proud of the work that the cast and crew have done getting this show ready to take the stage. If it’s anything close to last year’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – and we know it will be even better -- you’ll be in for a delightful time.

Hairspray is the ultimate example of the amazing work that the MPAC’s education department has done in our community and throughout New Jersey. Did you know that every 3rd and 4th grader in the Morris School District is involved in programs created by MPAC? Or that we launched a pilot program with Paterson schools and St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital to bring sorely lacking arts program to its school district? Or that over 35,000 children are bused into MPAC annually for educational school shows?

The list of accomplishments is extensive and growing. If your child goes to school in the area, they probably have been touched by an educational program or offering by MPAC. All of this has been accomplished in less than ten years.

Our dedication to arts education goes beyond merely teaching someone to sing, dance or act. It is focused on getting children to look beyond the virtual world of texting and tweeting and into the world of creating and communicating. The skills gained in arts education go far beyond the stage – they inspire confidence, cooperation and teamwork – skills essential no matter what path your child may follow.

On behalf of the staff and Board of Trustees of the Mayo Performing Arts Center, I would like to congratulate Cathy Roy, our Education Director, and Director of Hairspray, her entire creative team, the production crew and especially our wonderful youth performers on a job well done. We’re all so proud!

Best wishes,

Allison Larena President and CEO Mayo Performing Arts Center

Senior Cast Bios Matthew Adamo (Sketch) is excited to be joining the cast in his first musical production at MPAC. He has appeared in past school productions as “Aladdin”in Aladdin Jr., “Horton” in Seussical Jr., “Schlomo” in Fame Jr., and “ Mr. MacAfee” in Bye Bye Birdie. Matt travels and performs as part of the Mayo Performing Arts Company. Matt thanks his family and friends for supporting him all the way! Special thanks to Cathy, Darius, and Justin for their incredible guidance and direction to make this show amazing!

Aja Baitey (Dynamite/Lorraine) is a 15 year-old freshman at Morris County Vocational School of Technology. She is there for the academy of dance. She has been in the shows Annie as Ms. Hannigan, All Shook Up as Sylvia and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat as Zebulon. She loves the theater and aspires to be a performer on Broadway and on film.

Julian Baro (Edna) is ecstatic to be in his first show with MPAC. He is so happy with the amount of talent and love that this production has shown him. His credits include: Jim in All Shook Up, Tonton Julian in Once on This Island & Herbert/Not Dead Fred/Lead Minstrel/Historian in Spamalot. He’d like to thank his best friend Rachel Phelan for being so supportive and always being there for him & driving him to rehearsals when he had no other ride.

Julianna Belles (Ensemble) is an eighth grader at Morris Plains Borough School. She has been on stage since she was seven years old. She is also in the Mayo Performing Arts Company here at MPAC. Some roles that she is exceedingly proud of are Annie in Annie, Rapunzel in Into the Woods, Gabriella in High School Musical, and Ronnie in Hair. She is going to the Morris County School of Technology next year for high school, and she is going into the multimedia academy.

Josh Berg (Ensemble) is overjoyed to be performing in Hairspray at the Morristown Performing Arts Center. Josh also participates in the Advanced Theater class at MPAC. Josh recently played Troy Bolton in High School Musical and Willie Wonka in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory at Bernardsville Middle School. Josh was also Boq in the Billings production of Wicked and is an operatic singer and lover of opera. Josh would like to thank his mother and father for driving him to the many hours of rehearsal, Cathy Roy, our director, Stan Dunn, his vocal mentor and teacher, Darius Frowner, the musical director, and everybody who has come to our production to support him.

Alexander Birchwale (Ensemble) is an 8th grade

student at Notre Dame Academy in Palisades Park, New Jersey. Favorite credits include: Annie (Daddy Warbucks), Beauty and the Beast (Beast/ Prince/Msr. D’arque), The Little Mermaid (Prince Eric), 42nd Street (Abner Dylon), Charlie and The Chocolate Factory (Mike Teavee), and Into The Woods (The Wolf ). Alex currently takes voice lessons with Kerry Dunn. He will be attending St. Joseph’s Regional High School in the Fall. Thank you to Darius, Cathy, and everyone who made this production a success!

Sara Brazofsky (Ensemble) is 13 years old. She has been in previous shows at MPAC including Willy Wonka (Augustus Gloop), Guys and Dolls (Nicely-Nicely Johnson), and performed songs such as “You’re Gonna Hear from Me” and “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” as part of clips from other shows also performed at MPAC. Sara enjoys singing, acting, and playing the piano.

She would like to say congratulations to the cast and crew. She loved rehearsing with such a great cast and hopes to work with them again!

Chyna Alexa Brodie (Ensemble) a musical theatre baby by choice, Chyna Alexa Brodie enjoys the rigors of the performing stage!

Blessed to be under the tutelage of MPAC Director Cathy Roy and Musical Director Darius Frowner, Hairspray offers a complete musical theatre experience. Charging Chyna to expand excellence! Other theatre credits include: Annie, Joseph/Technicolor Dreamcoat, 42ND Street, Evita & Into the Woods. Chyna also keeps herself busy musically by playing both the viola and violin under the auspices of the NJ Symphony Orchestra - Jacques Lacombe - Music Director/ Greater Newark Chamber Orchestra ConductorHenry Kao. It can be stated.......Chyna loves the Arts and the Arts love her!

Alexa Cacchiola (Ensemble) is 14 years old and part of the Hairspray ensemble. She has enjoyed singing and acting since grammar school! In 7th grade she performed in her school play “Beauty and the Beast”, and in 8th grade performed as one of the princesses in The Little Mermaid.

She has also enjoyed participating in school talent shows. She has been a part of the middle school choir and is currently involved with the high school Women’s Ensemble choir. In 7th grade she was accepted into the Allstate choir and in 8th grade, the Junior Regions Choir. She has done a 5 week intensive summer vocal program at NJPAC and participated in an end performance in the Victorian Theater. This past summer she did a musical theater summer program as well as the fall program at MPAC. Also she has enjoyed playing the viola for the past three years.

Olivia Carter (Ensemble) is a student at Morristown High School and this is her first

musical theatre performance! In addition to singing in her school choir, she plays basketball and runs track. Olivia also sings in her church choir. She is so excited to be a part of Hairspray.

Justin Chimoff (Flash) is a sophmore at Parsippany Hills High School and is thrilled to be in this amazing production! Previous shows include Joseph.... (Judah), 13 the Musical (Evan Goldman), Into the Woods (Jack), Anything Goes (Lord Evelyn Oakleigh), and Bye Bye Birdie (Albert). Justin has participated in Papermill Playhouse’s Summer Conservatory for the last 2 years and their production of New Voices 2012 and 2013. Justin has also been a member of the Mayo Performing Arts Company where he has performed with Kenny Rogers, Carolee Carmello, Marvin Hamlisch, and Christine Ebersole. Justin would like to thank his teachers Cathy Roy, Darius Frowner, Justin Long, vocal coach Stan Dunn, and all of his family and friends.

Derek Colon (IQ) is thrilled to be making his MPAC debut! He is currently studying Musical Theatre at the County College of Morris. Some past shows include: Company, A Christmas Carol: The Musical, Les Miserablés, West Side Story (NJYT), Legally Blonde the Musical, The Secret Garden, and Bye Bye Birdie. Derek was a part of the making of the New Broadway Cast Recording of Pippin, “No Time At All”. Derek can be seen playing Peter Pan in Shrek the Musical this summer at Plays in the Park. Enjoy the show!

Sofia Conlan (Ensemble) has a great passion for the theater. She has taken classes at MPAC for many years, and she was in their production of Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Sofia also participated in school productions, such as Willy Wonka, Annie (Tessie), and The Wizard of Oz (Wicked Witch).

Also, she took dance lessons at Sharon Miller Dance Studio, and at The Performing Theater Workshop (PTW). At PTW Sofia studied acting, singing and dancing. She hopes to pursue these dreams in the future.

Sebastian Criscito (Fender) was introduced to theatre began in the summer of 2010 when he played college football star Tom Marlowe in Good News. Sebastian has also had minor roles in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Carl Grubenierre), Legally Blonde (Kyle), Thirteen (Mr. Goldman), and 9 to 5 (Dick). Sebastian was a part of MPAC’s first main stage production of Joseph (Simeon) last year. He has worked at MPAC for three years. Sebastian has also been a member of the Performing Arts Company for four years and has had the privilege to perform with Kenny Rogers, Christine Ebersole, Linda Eder, and the band Foreigner.

Kate Croonquist (Ensemble) has performed as the Scarecrow in Wizard of Oz, Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka and Dr. Grimwig & an Orphan in Annie at FMS. Her past roles with Mayo Arts include Sammy in Dear Edwina,

the Mean Nanny in Mary Poppins and Wendy in Wishes. She enjoys her voice lessons with Katrina at Mayo and dance at Art In Motion.

When not performing she enjoys cheerleading, gymnastics, music & movies. Kate looks forward to joining the STEM & Theater Program at MHS in the Fall.

William Davila (Link Larkin) is in the 8th grade at Harding Township Middle School. Hairspray is his debut performance at MPAC. Previous roles elsewhere have included The Baker in Into the Woods, JoJo in Seussical and Nick Piazza in Fame at HTS. In the summers, William attends French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts where his roles have included, Bill Sykes in Oliver! and Leo Silver in My Favorite Year. William loves to play guitar, bass, piano, drums, saxophone and harmonica and enjoys performing with his band, Seventh Stage, at clubs and private parties. When he is not playing music William plays baseball, basketball and football. William and his family are moving to California this summer and he is very excited to be attending the Los Angeles County High School of the Arts next year. He would like to thank Cathy and Darius for all their hard work and dedication and for giving him this opportunity. He would also like to thank his parents for allowing him to follow his dream to the west coast.

Mollie DiFilippo (Lou Ann) is a freshman at James Caldwell High School in Caldwell NJ. She is excited to play the role of Lou Ann in Hairspray. Other productions include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat through MPAC and Evita and Oliver through the Montclair Operetta Club. Mollie has performed in various musicals through middle and high school (Dear Edwina, Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr, and Shrek). Mollie has taken acting lessons through Laguardia Acting studio, and voice lessons with Jeanai La Vita. Mollie is a member of the high school chorus and Women of Note.

She is a proud member of MPAC Company.

Mollie thanks her parents for always supporting her dreams.

Elena Di Mare (Shelley) is a freshman at Morristown High School. She is a member of MPAC’s Performing Arts Company and has been involved with the theater since age 10. Ever since she was little, she has dreamed of being in Hairspray, so needless to say she is very excited about this show. Elena would like to thank her family and friends for being amazing in every way.

Austin John Doby (Mr. Pinky/Ensemble) is pleased to be doing his second show at MPAC. Last year he played Asher in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and has appeared in Fame Jr. as Mr. Sheinkopf and Thirteen the Musical at the Smiling Rhino Theater, Class Action and in Annie as Daddy Warbucks and Grease as the Guardian Angel and

Vince Fontaine at DePaul Catholic High School.

He is a member of the MPAC Performing Arts Company and his film credits include “The Santa Conspiracy” & commercial for “ABC Pizza Hut/ Fall Preview Guide.”

Brittaney Duhaney (Dynamite/Cindy Watkins) is a bubbly sophomore who and thankful to be in the Hairspray cast playing a Dynamite.

She has been in other productions such as Bye Bye Birdie where she played Rose Alvarez. She is in The Mayo Performing Arts Company, and an active participant in her church, Bethel AME Morristown. She attends Parsippany Hills High School where she is a member of The Drama Club. Brittaney is also in many other musical groups such as her church’s gospel choir, PHunk, an SATB a capella choir, Musichiennes, a female a capella group and The Women’s Ensemble. She is grateful for this wonderful opportunity.

Lila Dunn (Ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of this year’s production of Hairspray! Lila is 14 years old and her love for singing and the stage began at a young age. By 5, she was singing. The New Jersey Youth Chorus, Hexagon Players (Annie and the Wizard of Oz), middle school musicals (Beauty & the Beast Jr. and Dear Edwina Jr.), the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown (Summer Conservatory and Saturday classes), and Mendham Players High School Theatre (Footloose) are all stepping stones in her path of musical theatre.

Brianna Ennis (Gym Teacher/Ensemble) Brianna is thrilled to be part of MPAC’s second main stage production, Hairspray! She was in last year’s production of Joseph at MPAC. Brianna has had a strong passion for theater and improv since a young age. Some of her more memorable parts were Narrator (Into The Woods), Panch (25th Annual Spelling Bee), and Sally (You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown). She would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her. Break a leg to the entire cast and crew of Hairspray!

Sungchin Eraso (Ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of MPAC’s production of Hairspray!

She currently attends musical theatre classes at MPAC, and plans to continue. Performing credits include: Dear Edwina Jr. (Susie), 9 to 5/ The Secret Garden (Maria/Dickon), No Body to Murder (Ellen), Broadway Beat (Soloist), and others. Special thank you’s to the Jolygood bunch, my friends back at Chatham Day, Mom and Dad, family, and the whole Hairspray cast!

No day but today.

Victoria Fanning (Ensemble) is an eighth grader at Assumption School and will be attending Morristown High School in the fall. She is 13 years old and already a Broadway lover! Victoria loves to sing and has performed in many shows, including Jerry Gibson’s Summer Theater production of Into the Woods. She enjoys her classes and teachers at MPAC, and feels

like a part of the family. Victoria loved going to rehearsal for Hairspray, and meeting the wonderful and welcoming cast and directors.

Victoria thanks her family and friends for their support, along with the entire MPAC staff for this amazing experience.

Abigail Fletcher (Matron/Ensemble) is an 8th grader at Ridgedale Middle School. She has been taking classes and doing camp at MPAC since she was very young. Last year, Abigail was in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at MPAC. Also, she is in the Mayo Performing Arts Company. She has been dancing at NBDC since she was 2 years old. Some of her favorite roles she has played include July in Annie, Miss Trunchbull in Matilda, Ali in Mamma Mia, Shere Khan in Jungle Book, and many more. She would like to thank her family, friends, and all the teachers at MPAC for always supporting her.

Amanda Fletcher (Tracy) is a sophomore at Hanover Park High School and is extremely excited to be playing Tracy in MPAC’s production of Hairspray! Some of Amanda’s previous theatre experiences include four years in MPAC’s performing arts company and last year’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat where she shared the role of the Narrator. Some others roles she has played include Paulette in Legally Blonde, Annie in Annie, Diana Morales in A Chorus Line, Chip in Beauty and the Beast, and Chava in Fiddler on the Roof. Amanda wishes to thank her friends, family and most importantly Cathy Roy Spies and her amazing mom for always believing in her and pushing her to reach her full potential.

Carissa Gaughran (Penny) has been performing all her life. Favorite Credits include: Once on This Island -KT NYC, A Chorus Line- Villagers Theatre, Spamalot -Plays-In-The-Park NJ and many more!

She trains with Lois Allen School of the Dance, Elefante Music School, Broadway Artist Alliance NYC, and Broadway Dance Center NYC. Looking foward to doing SHREK this summer at PIP as well. She wants to thank her voice teacher Karen, Cathy, Darius, Justin and her family and friends for all the support!

Christian Harvey (Brad) is thrilled to be a part of his second MPAC main stage production.

Last year he was Brother Dan in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Previous credits include: Damn Yankees (Mr. Applegate), The Love of Three Oranges (Leandro), Peter Pan (Captain Hook), Beauty and the Beast (Beast), Aida (Zoser)...just to name a few. Christian is a freshman at Randolph High School and is an active member of the Drama Club, and concert choir. Christian also holds a first-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. He would like to thank his cast, friends, directors, and family!!!

Darius Jordan Lee (Seaweed) is a sophomore BFA musical theatre major at Montclair State University. His credits include Andy Lee in

42nd Street, Woody in Take Flight and Phil in Andrew Lippa’s The Wild Party. He was also seen in Papermill’s New Voices Concert in 2011 and 2012.

Rachel Levy (Dynamite) began her show business career at the age of seven after she was cast in the Off-Broadway production of The People Garden. She has had the honor of being cast in roles at the Mayo Center of the Arts, the JCC, and camp productions at both Long Lake and French Woods including the Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Lorraine in All Shook Up, Head Usherette in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Annie in Annie, Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, Ariel in The Little Mermaid, Vocalist in Songs For A New World, Veruca Salt in Willy Wonka and a Doo-Wop Girl in Little Shop of Horrors. She is a member of the Mayo Performing Arts Company.

Rachel has done voiceovers for many episodes of “The Wonder Pets,” a radio commercial for B & M Baked Beans, and as a model in Harper Bazaar magazine. As a member of SAG/AFTRA, and as a singer/songwriter, Rachel is hoping to pursue a career in both music and television.

Evan Krug (Corny Collins) is a sophomore at Middlesex County College and is so thrilled to be making his debut at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in the production of Hairspray.

Previous credits include My Fair Lady (Quartet lead / Freddy u/s), Xanadu (Xana-Boy), Next to Normal (Gabe), The Wedding Singer (Sammy), Edges (Man #1), and All Shook Up (Chad). He would like to thank everyone who was involved in making this show possible! Now get ready, cause it’s time for the CORNY COLLINS SHOW!!!

BJ Lamadieu (Ensemble) is extremely proud to be joining the cast of Hairspray. Having previously been seen in the MPAC Teen Musical Theatre Workshop, he is excited to be returning to the stage. BJ attends Frelinghuysen Middle School in Morristown. His interests include singing, dancing, playing the guitar, and football.

His other passion is for oratory for which he has received numerous awards at statewide competitions. BJ has taken acting classes at the Playwrights Theatre of New Jersey. BJ would like to thank his mom and brother Brandon for their love and support. He also thanks director Cathy Roy for allowing him to enjoy this valuable experience.

Sage Levy (Ensemble) has been participating in classes at MPAC for almost 3 years now. She loves performing and has been in all of her school productions and was also a part of their first youth main stage production Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Sage loves coming to classes at MPAC and this is where she spends most of her time when not in school.

She aspires to be like Tina Fey - her biggest inspiration - when she gets older.

Branden Mangan (Ensemble) is making his

MPAC debut. He is a freshman at CCM and his credits include Hairspray ( u/s Seaweed) Les Miserables, Miss Saigon (John), Smokey Joe’s Café, West Side Story at NJYT, The Music Man (Tommy), and 13 The Musical. He was also a part of the Original cast of Magic Tree House: A Night in New Orleans at NJPAC. Website: manganbranden.wix.com/brandenmangan, Twitter: @branden_mangan.

Bailey McGuinn (Ensemble) is an eighth grader at Frelinghuysen Middle School. Acting, singing, and performing are her greatest passions, and being a part of Hairspray was amazing. She was previously in MPAC’s 2013 production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, as well as many other productions both in the community and in school, including The Wizard of Oz and Annie. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support, and the fantastic directors for making such an incredible experience possible.

Rachel Montagna (Prudy) is 13 years old and attends Frelinghuysen Middle School in Morristown. She loves performing and recently placed third at the School’s Annual Talent Show, singing “Let’s Hear It For the Boy” by Deniece Williams. She also had a lead role as the Tin Man in the FMS production of The Wizard of Oz. She has attended MPAC’s musical theater workshops since she’s been 8 years old, much of which has been under the direction of Justin Long and Darius Frowner. She’s very excited about performing the role of Prudy. “Thank you MPAC for allowing me this great opportunity!”

Christina Monticciolo (Brenda) has been involved in theatre from a young age. She has devoted much of her time to the productions at her high school, West Morris Central, such as Guys and Dolls, My Fair Lady, and Evita. In addition to these shows she has been a member of choirs such as County’s, Regions, All-State, and The RocknRoll Chorus. She is so excited to be performing in Hairspray, as this is her first community production. Christina is hoping to pursue theatre and music in the future and will be attending AMDA (American Musical and Dramatic Academy) in the fall.

Laurelie Mufute (Little Inez) has been singing, dancing and acting since she was 3. She gained accolades for her acting and singing abilities.

Most recently Lauralie was cast as the youngest lead in her school’s drama program production of Annie Jr. Her performance as Annie was featured on ABC News 7 and earned her rave reviews in the Hudson County newspapers.

She also played Virginia in a Macy’s sponsored production of “Yes! Virginia” by the Frank R Conwell school drama program. In 2013, she won the National Afterschool Award in the Music and Arts Category beating thousands of other kids across the country. She is set to play Peter Pan this June. Lauralie loves reading books, music and movies.

Dante Pasquale (Principal/Ensemble) is thrilled to be in Hairspray at his first time performing at the MPAC. Dante’s past roles include Roger in Grease, Tony in West Side Story, Gaston in Beauty and the Beast, and Mr. Macafee in Bye Bye Birdie. Dante has performed in the AllNational Honors Choir, All-Eastern Honors Choir, All-State Choir and Region Choir. Dante spends his free time with friends and family and going to concerts! In the fall of 2014, Dante is attending Marymount Manhattan College in NYC where he will major with a BA in Theatre Arts and Musical Theatre.

Taylor Pickett-Stokes (Motormouth Maybelle) is 21 years old and was born and raised in Trenton N.J. Taylor has loved the arts since she could talk; Taylor always loved singing and started around the age of six/seven. She began studying theater her junior year in high school; she is now a junior at Montclair State University majoring in theater studies with a minor in Sociology. This is Taylor’s second time embracing the role of Motormouth Maybelle.

Since she embarked on her journey in theater Taylor has starred in 8 Straight Plays and 2 Musicals and still counting. Taylor would like to thank God first and all of her friends and family for all of their abundant love and support.

Alex Pyne (Spritzer/Ensemble) is fourteen years old and has lived in Morristown, NJ all of his life. He enjoys singing and acting and wants to pursue a career in theatre. Some of Alex’s theatre experiences include the JAM theatre production of Holiday Hullabaloo, Pippin, last year’s production of Joseph, and recently the part of Orin Scrivello DDS in his school’s production of Little Shop of Horrors, and is currently a part of the Performing Arts Company. Alex is very excited to be a part of Hairspray, and would like to thank his family, Jenn, Matt, Cathy, and Darius for all their support.

Asha Sanderson (Ensemble) is a freshman at Morristown High School and has been a part in the MPAC “family” for several years. She’s been in various classes, Performing Arts Company, and now Hairspray. She was also in her first two high school performances this past school year.

“Without theater, my life would be incomplete.”

Maria Schneider (Ensemble) is a 14 year old resident of Green Pond, NJ and has been singing and acting since age 7. Maria has appeared in lead and ensemble roles on Morris County stages in performances including Aladdin, Alice and the White Rabbit, Into the Woods, Snow White Goes West, Back to the 80s, Little Mermaid and Yankee Doodle. She dreams of appearing on Broadway. Thank you MPAC for giving me this amazing opportunity to shine on your stage! Hairspray has been a fabulous experience!!

Maggie Spector-Williams (Velma) is a freshman at Nutley High School. She is thrilled

to be portraying the role of “Velma Von Tussle” in Hairspray. Some of her favorite past roles include Smitty in How to Succeed, Natalie in All Shook Up and a drunk/poor/lovely lady in Les Miserables. Also Maggie was selected to be a part of the musical theatre program at NJPAC over the summer. She studies singing and piano with Tara Martone in Nutley. Maggie would like to thank Cathy, Justin and Darius for everything they’ve done to help make this production as wonderful as it is.

Emma Spies (Noreen) is in the 8th grade at Park Ridge Middle School. She appeared in the ensemble of last year’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and is thrilled to be a part of Hairspray! She is a member of the Mayo Performing Arts Company and really enjoys the opportunity to use her talent to help others. She will be attending Bergen County Academies in the fall as a theatre major. Emma would like to thank the cast, crew and production staff of Hairspray for making this such a fabulous experience! Break a leg everyone!

Joey J. Walsh (Wilbur): Joey is beyond excited to be making his second appearance at MPAC. Joey has performed in over twenty productions; his recent credits include MPAC’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Pharoah/ Jacob), The Rocky Horror Show (Brad), and a national tour with the RocknRoll Chorus rocknrollchorus.com. He wants sincerely thank Cathy, Darius, Justin and the entire production staff for investing time in him and his family, especially his parents for their unwavering support!!!

Kayla Wilkins (Ensemble) is a 7th grade student at Mount Olive Middle School. This is Kayla’s first performance at MPAC. Kayla has showcased her acting and singing talent throughout elementary and middle school in various talent shows and chorus concerts. She enjoys acting, singing, and reading in her free time. She is a member of USA Gymnastics, where she’s been doing gymnastics since the age of 3 and has competed USA Gymnastics up to level 7. Her other activities include being a member of the Allegro Volleyball team and the Mt. Olive Track team. Her goal and passion is to one day act and sing on Broadway!

Bonnie Zwigard (Amber) is a junior at Hanover Park High School. Previous roles include: Marty (Grease), Cinderella (Into the Woods), Anita (West Side Story), and Mrs. Potts (Beauty and the Beast). She wishes to thank Cathy and Darius for their AMAZING work on the show, Carissa and Amanda for being the “best sisters ever,” Dante for all the rides to and from practice, her parents for their love and support, and the talented cast and crew of Hairspray. Break a leg guys!

Junior Ensemble Bios Michelle Andia is in 5th grade and is a very active girl. She plays the guitar, and the flute.

She also sings and dances jazz lyrical. She performed in South Pacific at the Forestburgh Playhouse, an event in Disney, Orlando, and A Holiday Spectacular at City Stage. In Michelle’s downtime she likes to play with her puppy Benji.

Bobbi Baitey is an 11 year old who attends Alexander Hamilton elementary school as a fifth grader. She has been in Finding Nemo as a swordfish and Beauty in the Beast as the enchantress. She likes to play soccer and basketball, sing in the youth choir at Calvary Baptist Church of Morristown, New Jersey, as well as dance with the National Liturgical Dance Network.

Zion Baitey is 9 years old and attends Alexander Hamilton Elementary school. He plays football, basketball and soccer. He sings in the youth choir at Calvary Baptist Church of Morristown, New Jersey and dances with the National Liturgical Dance Network. He likes to sing and dance and have fun with his friends.

Bobby Becht is excited to be in his second MPAC Main Stage performance, and thanks Justin, Darius, and Cathy for their encouragement and support. Bobby has been performing since the age of 7, with favorite roles including Tigger (Winnie the Pooh Kids), Eddie (People Garden), and Aarone (The Little Drummer Boy of Bethlehem). Bobby also loves playing travel soccer, swimming, and playing piano and handbells. Enjoy the show!

Danielle Becht is happy to be returning to the MPAC stage for her second Main Stage production.

She has been performing regularly in community theatre for 4 years, was a finalist in Morristown’s Got Talent in 2012, and was thrilled to sing with Kenny Rogers on this very stage in 2010! Besides musical theatre, Danielle enjoys playing piano, percussion, handbells and travel soccer. She dedicates her performance to the “power of D” - Darius, Dani, and Debbie. Thanks for coming!

Zoey Blagrove is currently a third grade student at the Unity Charter School. She is very excited about her second debut at the MPAC. She enjoys acting, swimming, and playing soccer. Zoey’s past experience includes Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Jungle Book, and Peter Pan. I would love to say special thanks to all cast members and the crew of Hairspray. Special thanks to my family and friends for their support. Love you mom and dad.

Jack Deutsch is thrilled to be in Hairspray!

He is in 6th grade at Assumption School in

Morristown. He loves to sing, act, and tumble.

His past experiences include training and performances at the Papermill Playhouse and MPAC. He would like to thank his family, friends and the cast and crew of Hairspray!

Samantha Golub is a 3rd grader at Thomas Jefferson School in Morristown. She is so excited to be returning to the MPAC stage after her debut in last year’s production of Joseph. She is a member of the Temple B’nai Or junior choir and loves her singing, theater and dance classes. Thanks to the entire cast and crew of Hairspray, and love to her friends and family for their support.

Gabrielle Gutierrez is 8 years old and is thrilled to be part of this production. She was last seen in South Pacific as Ngana at Paper Mill Playhouse, singing and acting are always her passion. Gabby’s first appearance on a major stage was when won the Little Mozart Competition for piano at age 5 and got to perform at Carnegie Hall. She did her first vocal recording when she was 7 yrs old at Avatar Recording Studio, NYC. Thanks to Mom, Dad and Ate Laurianne for their love and support and to the MPAC for this amazing opportunity.

Arielle Handler is excited to be a part of the Junior Ensemble. She has previously been seen on the MPAC stage as Ugly in Honk, Jr. for her Musical Theatre class. In addition, she has had the pleasure of performing such roles as Young Fiona in Shrek the Musical (Villagers Theatre), Jojo in Seussical the Musical (The Theater Project Jr.), and Flounder in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr. (Villagers Theatre).

She has also been involved in programs at Broadway Workshop, Villagers Theatre, George Street Playhouse, and the Theater Project.

She looks forward to continuing her theater education this summer at the Papermill Playhouse August Intensive.

In addition to theatre, Arielle studies voice, piano, and various styles of dance, and has been a competitive dancer for three years. Arielle is a 4th grader at Triangle Elementary School in Hillsborough. She wishes the best to the cast and crew-- We can’t stop the beat!

Thomas Hilden is a 7th grader from Ridgedale Middle School in Florham Park. He is thrilled to be a part of the cast of Hairspray and it’s his first time on the stage at MPAC. His previous performances include Prince Dauntless in Once Upon a Mattress, Johnny in Miracle on 34th Street, Abraham in Romeo and Juliet and Samuel in Pirates of Penzance. In his spare time he takes voice and drum lessons and musical theater classes. He wants to thank the cast and crew of Hairspray who he has really

enjoyed working with! He would also like to thank his family for their constant support.

Sasha Jacobs is a 7th grader at Chatham Middle School. She is very excited to perform in another MPAC production. Sasha participated in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, also, which was last year’s youth musical. She’d like to extremely thank her parents for helping her every step of the way to achieve her dream of being on stage. She wishes the best of luck and thanks to the Hairspray cast and crew!

Alexa Jiminez is a fourth grader from Waldwick, NJ. She is thrilled to be performing in her second MPAC show! Alexa enjoys playing softball, drawing, filming, and of course, singing! Recent performances include a holiday show with the NJ State Opera as well as the opera of Hansel and Gretel. Thank you to the terrific MPAC staff for making this show possible.

Jackson Levine is a 3rd grade student at Washington School in Summit. He enjoys reading, juggling, acrobatics, skiing, sports, and playing with his little brother Ryder.

His previous credits include the role of The Mailman in Yes, Virginia at the Summit Playhouse as well as performances from Annie and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown in Musical Revues. He wants to thank the cast and crew for making Hairspray a great experience.

Ava Emerson Lozner is thrilled to make her MPAC debut in one of her favorite shows Hairspray! She is in 3rd grade at Mendham Township Elementary School. Ava loves singing, acting, dancing, art, sports, and school in general. She studies musical theater at Annie’s Playhouse in Far Hills, and is also active in the Morris County Arts Workshop.

Ava is grateful for this opportunity, and thanks her family and friends for helping her along the way.

Evie Mitchell-Harkness is excited to be making her US stage debut having moved from the UK last year. She is in 5th grade at The Peck School in Morristown. Evie loves gymnastics, singing, acting, dancing and reading. Her past UK experiences includes Scrooge and Pinocchio at The Met Theatre and television commercial work for a UK supermarket. She hopes that everyone enjoys the performance of Hairspray.

Toleeya Napolitano is very excited to be back on the MPAC stage after performing in MPAC’s first Youth Production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat last year! Toleeya is a 10 year old fourth grader.

Despite her young age she is already an accomplished singer and performer. Toleeya has been singing and dancing from the age

of 3. Toleeya has been attending MPAC’s Performing Arts School for some time now, where she performed in Beauty and the Beast (Chip), Mary Poppins (Jane), Bye Bye Birdie (Kim MacAfee) and Shrek (Young Fiona and The Wicked Witch). Also Toleeya has been performing in theaters around NJ, including Santa’s Holiday Magic (Darress Theater) and Christmas in the Land of Oz (The Barn Theater). Toleeya really enjoys singing and has been performing live at local venues such are Bickford Theater, Hibiscus Jazz Venue and Maxfields on Main. Toleeya wants to thank the very talented cast and crew for this wonderful experience once again!

Catie O’Neill is making her theatrical debut.

She is extremely proud to be joining this production of Hairspray and would like to thank her mom, dad and sisters for their love and support as well as the Mayo Arts program for allowing her to enjoy this valuable experience.

Emma Price is very proud to be in the cast of MPAC’s Hairspray! She is in 6th grade at Assumption School in Morristown. Emma has been taking classes at MPAC Performing Arts School for the past six years where she has enjoyed performing in The Little Mermaid, Matilda, Oliver, Dear Edwina and many other class productions. She has also performed in community theater productions of Willy Wonka and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Emma would like to thank her family, friends and the cast and crew of Hairspray.

Samantha Rascio is thrilled to be a part of her first production at MPAC! She is 8 years old and in the 3rd grade at Liberty Corner School in Basking Ridge. She studies musical theater at Annie’s Playhouse. Special thanks to Annie Forgione and voice teacher, Steven Bednasz.

Love to her mom, dad, brother Jared and dog Molly. Samantha is represented by the Carson-Kolker Organization. Her dream is to make it to the Broadway stage!

Max Rodriguez is thrilled to be in Hairspray.

He loves theater and acting. He is in the 4th grade at Oak Street School in Basking Ridge, and takes lessons at MPAC. Max performed in last year’s MPAC production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. He would like to thank his family & friends; the cast, crew and directors of Hairspray; and his awesome teachers at school and at MPAC. Enjoy the show!!!

Alex Skotarczak is excited to be a part of the Hairspray junior ensemble cast! Her past theater experience includes an ensemble role in Winnie the Pooh (Summit Playhouse), a well as the Cowardly Lion in the Wizard of Oz (New Providence Recreation Center). She is a 3rd grader at Saltbrook Elementary School

in New Providence. Alex loves to sing, read, write, surf and play sports. She would like to thank the PAS production staff for giving her the opportunity to perform at the Morristown Performing Arts Center, and be a part of the wonderful Hairspray cast!

Stephanie Ticas is thrilled to be making her MPAC debut! She is a 3rd grader who loves singing, dancing, writing and playing sports.

Her past performances include People Garden, Winnie the Pooh, Yes Virginia, and Shrek at Summit Playhouse. She would like to thank her family, her theater instructors, and the cast and crew of Hairspray for this wonderful opportunity!

Veronica Rose Tullo is in 6th grade at Lazar Middle School in Montville. She was in the World Premier Musical Lost in the Field and in Santa’s Holiday Magic at the Darress Theater in NJ. She studies at the Mayo Performing Arts Center, LaGuardia School of Acting and takes voice with her mom, Lucy Tullo. She is so excited to be part of Hairspray. Love you mom, dad, Chris, Alex and Jersey.

Arthur Wawrzyniak is very happy to join the cast of Hairspray at MPAC. He is a 4th Grader at Sussex Avenue School and loves to sing, act, and play soccer. He especially loves playing the drums and piano. He loved participating in MPAC’s previous production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and since then has participated in such productions as Oliver, Peter Pan, and Kids Cabaret … 5, 6, 7, 8. He hopes to one day perform on Broadway.

He would like to thank his family and friends as well as the Hairspray team for all of their support.

Isabella Wawrzyniak is happy to make her MPAC debut in the production of Hairspray.

After seeing MPAC’s Joseph last year, she knew she wanted to be part of this year’s production.

She is a 4th Grader at Sussex Avenue School and loves to sing, dance, play the piano and soccer. Her past theater experience includes Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and Kids Cabaret …5, 6, 7, 8. Isabella would like to thank her family and friends for all their encouragement. And, she is thankful to the Hairspray Team for this wonderful experience.

Sofia Wawrzyniak is excited to be part of the Hairspray cast. She is in 6th Grade at Frelinghuysen Middle School. She loves to sing, act, play soccer, read, draw, and play the piano and guitar. Her past theater experience includes last year’s MPAC production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, The Wizard of Oz, and Kids Cabaret … 5, 6, 7, 8. A special thanks to her parents, grandparents, and friends for their continued support. Thank you to MPAC and the Hairspray Team for this wonderful opportunity!

Aviva Winick is thrilled to be making her MPAC debut! Most recently, she has performed as Dorothy in AlphaNYC’s Wizard of Oz. Aviva has also participated in the last four JCC Metrowest Children’s Production Company shows; mastering the role of Tinker Bell in Peter Pan, and Gertrude McFuzz in Suessical. When she is not performing, her favorite pastimes are singing, catching a Broadway show and reading! Big thanks to everyone at MPAC. Much love to Mom, Dad, Jacob and family.

Staff Biographies Derek Alfano (Wig Designer/Stylist) is thrilled and honored to be the wig designer/stylist at MPAC for his favorite musical ever, Hairspray.

Derek holds a BA in Communications with a minor in Theater from FDU. He has been employed at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, NJ for the last 7 years. Although employed in an administrative capacity, his real passion resides in the artistic aspect of the theater. Derek feels very blessed to have had the opportunity to work at the Paper Mill because it was there that he discovered a passion of his, wig styling. Derek has designed wigs for the shows of Into the Woods, Little Shop of Horrors, The Little Mermaid, Grease, and Hairspray. Derek also enjoys performing on stage as well. Much love and gratitude to the brilliant and talented Stephanie and Sharon in the wig room at the Paper Mill for their expertise, patience, love and support.

Chris Ball (Lighting Designer) is the House

Lighting Designer at the Mayo Performing Arts Center and this is his second time working with the Performing Arts School. In his time as the House LD at MPAC (2004-2008 and 2013 to present), Chris has lit hundreds of performances as well as special events including numerous opening nights and The Starlight Ball. Other credits include Lighting Designer for Dead Man’s Party at Six Flags Great Adventure’s Fright Fest (2008-2012), Lighting Designer for Split (Off Broadway) for the Broken Watch Theater Company, numerous events for the Summer Concert Series at Great Adventure (2008-2012) and many, many live events throughout the NJ/ NY/PA area. When not lighting shows, Chris lives with his wife Heather and 5 year old daughter Ainsley (and one on the way!) in Manville, NJ. Heather Ball (Set Designer) is pleased to be working on Hairspray with the incredibly

talented cast and crew at MPAC. Currently on staff at Montclair State University, Heather teaches scenic art for the department of Theatre and Dance. In addition to being an accomplished Scenic Artist and Set Designer Heather is also a full time mother and wife. She would like to thank her daughter Ainsley and her husband Chris for their constant support and love. In November they will welcome the newest member to their family.

Karley Berrios (Stage Manager) is a production and stage management intern at MPAC this semester and is thrilled to be involved in this year’s production! She will be a senior this fall at Ramapo College of New Jersey, majoring in theater with a concentration in directing and stage management. Favorite credits include: Speech and Debate (Director), Steel Magnolias (Stage Manager), Gruesome Playground Injuries (Stage Manager) The Laramie Project (Asst. Stage Manager) among others at Ramapo. Professional credits include: Copenhagen and Carnaval at Luna Stage Co. This summer she will be working in NYC with the Innovative Theater Foundation Awards as a production manager. Many thanks to the faculty and staff at Ramapo and her friends and family for their love and support through this process, and everyone at MPAC for being so wonderful!

Darius Frowner (Musical Director) is very glad to be the musical director for Hairspray here at MPAC! On a national level he has been musical director for several tours and regional productions including Smokey Joes, Café, Aint Misbehavin, Forever Plaid and Grand Hotel.

Darius frequently musical directs concerts for Norm Lewis, now playing The Phantom on Broadway. He has also accompanied other Broadway artists such as Andrea McAdrle and Billy Porter and played a series of benefits with Joan Rivers. Darius is a mainstay on the NYC cabaret scene and has won a Bistro Award for his continuing work at The Duplex Cabaret and Piano Bar (Monday and Thursday Nights). At MPAC’s Performing Arts School Darius teaches several classes full of talented students and co-teaches the Cabaret Workshop for Adults with Maria Gentile. He also serves as musical director for the Performing Arts Company which performs for nonprofit organizations and charities. Darius has had a very long career collaboration with Hairspray’s amazing director with a vision, Cathy Roy, and is very excited to bring Hairspray, as well as its message to MPAC! Justin Anthony Long (Associate Direcotr) is a director, writer, actor and teacher, teaching five classes at MPAC this semester. Last year, he was honored to share the MPAC stage with many of his students in Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Justin co-writes/

directs/stars in the hit musical web-series, City of Dreams, which has been featured in The New York Times, USA Today, Stage17.tv, Playbill and BroadwayWorld. Most recently, he directed Broken in the Players Theatre Short Play & Musical Festival and played a featured role in Martin Scorsese’s Oscar-nominated film, The Wolf of Wall Street. Last month, he participated in the SDC Emerging Artists Symposium on Musicals. Other writer/director credits include Jake & Lindsay & Cookie Soiree (2012 Winner) for Ken Davenport’s 10-Minute Play & Musical Contest, and Welcome to Shoofly (2011 NYMF Next Link Finalist and NJ Playwrights Contest Finalist). www.

JustinAnthonyLong.com Tiara Maysonet (Prop Master) just finished her sophomore year at Montclair State University as a Theatre Production and Design major with a concentration in Props. Her credits includes Props Master for Kari Margolis’ physical piece, Insula, Mark Hardy’s stunning flashback of Take Flight, and Deborah Saivetz’ rendition of Middletown. Assistant Props Master for Clay James’ incredible take of 42nd Street and Mark Hardy’s edgy spin of The Wild Party. This is Tiara’s first professional show she is working on outside of school productions.

She is delighted to be Props Master for one of her favorite musicals and is very excited to welcome everyone back into the 60s with an incredible cast and crew!

Andrea Miller (Stage Manager) is an upcoming junior at Montclair State University as a Theatre Production/Design Major with a concentration in Stage Management. She has earned credits as a stage manager on Gianni Schicchi, City of Angels (in concert) as well as assistant stage manager on A Streetcar Named Desire, Peter/Wendy, and Carousel among others.

Todd Olson (Assistant Musical Director) is thrilled to be a part of Hairspray. National Tour: A Christmas Carol (4x); Smokey Joe’s Cafe. New York: The Fantasticks (Stella Adler).

Regional: Smokey Joe’s Cafe (5x); Grease; Honk!; Nunsense; Honky Tonk Angels; Forever Plaid; 13; Hello, Dolly!; Sisters of Swing; Footloose; The Civil War; Annie; Big River.

Todd worked as the Music Director/Arrange for Jean Ann Ryan Productions. Additionally, he was a rehearsal pianist for Seth Rudetsky’s Broadway 101 benefit concert and played an episode of MTV’s Legally Blonde: In Search of the Next Elle Woods. Training: BFA, NYU (Tisch); Goodspeed Music Direction Intensive.

Cathy Roy (Director/Choreographer) has been Director of Education at MPAC for the last 9 years and feels extremely fortunate to work for such a wonderful organization and foster the talents of thousands of students each year.

As a performer and director, she has worked at

such theaters as Sacramento Music Theater, The North Shore Music Theater, The North Carolina Theater, Village Light Opera Group, The Chautauqua Institution, Theater By The Sea, Michigan Opera Theater, The Garden State Arts Center, New York University, and many more. She was a featured performer on “A Tribute to Gilbert and Sullivan” with The Boston Pops on PBS. She has provided entertainment for such organizations as The American Cancer Society, The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, The United Nations, Ellis Island, The Ronald McDonald House and many more. She is a graduate of New York University. Cathy would like to thank her Family for always supporting her and Darius Frowner, Justin Anthony Long, her fantastic production team and amazing cast for helping to bring this show to life!!

Stephan Wojtecki (Sound Designer) is a graduate of SAE Institute of Audio Technology in New York City, Stephan has been working as an audio engineer and technician in studios, concert venues, theaters, and arenas across the United States for over a decade. Stephan has worked with many different musical artists including Hanson, The Mars Volta, Moby, Type O Negative, Mat Kearney, Rebecca St James, Lita Ford, and Dramarama. He has worked with several touring production companies and many popular regional music festivals.

He is happy to say that this will be his second production as sound designer with the

Performing Arts School. Stephan currently resides and Chatham, NJ and is the House Audio Engineer for the Mayo Performing Arts Center.

Roxie Zeek (Costume Designer) is thrilled to be designing her second show here at MPAC where she has worked in the Education Department for the past five and a half years.

A graduate of the Theatre Arts Department at SUNY New Paltz, she has been a freelance costume designer since 2006. Regional credits include: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (MPAC), BoeingBoeing, Kimberly Akimbo, The Dining Room, Living Out, Topdog/Underdog, Almost, Maine, The Clean House, and World Goes ‘Round (William Patterson University), Buick Becomes Electra or The Torrid Zone (WP Live/New Jersey Playwright’s Contest), Blithe Spirit, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and Moon Over Buffalo (Parsippany High School), Souvenir, The Smell of the Kill, and Doubt (Women’s Theatre Company), More Fun Than Bowling (Twelve Miles West), and I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (Bickford Theatre). Her NY design credits include Yashka (Richmond Shepard Theatre) and The Monument (Clockwork Theatre Company).

Roxie is also currently pursuing her Masters of Arts Teaching with a concentration in Theatre at Drew University.

About our Educational Programs As one of New Jersey’s anchor arts institutions, Mayo Performing Arts Center offers education programs critical to our mission to provide cultural enrichment for both young audiences and the general public. MPAC is committed to the extension of arts education and appreciation through theatre classes, workshops and seminars, school and community outreach programs, adult enrichment programs and teacher training. Our education programs provide significant opportunities for young people, increasing their exposure to the arts and expanding our cultural contribution to the community.

Programs Include: • The Performing Arts School • The Performing Arts Company • Explorations Through the Arts schooltime performances • Music Student of the Month student recognition • Artist-in-school residencies • Professional development • Program cover contest visual arts program cover contest • Poetry Out Loud regional host • Free community pre-school programs • After school enrichment programs • Intern program

Registration is open for Performing Arts School Summer 2014 (limited availability!)

Look for Fall 2014 class information starting in mid-August!

For more information, visit the Performing Arts School page http://www.mayoarts.org/education/pas.htm

Mayo Performing Arts Center Board of Trustees Joseph M. Goryeb, Chairman Robert Mulholland, Vice Chairman Anita J. Siegel, Esq., Secretary & Legal Counsel Matthew Finlay, Treasurer Allison Larena, President & CEO Rev. Janet Broderick Sally Epstein Edward A. Gramigna, Jr., Esq. Gregory J. Heher Linda Hellstrom John P. Hyland, CFP Unjeria C. Jackson, MD Thomas C. Jardim, Esq.

Jefferson W. Kirby Joseph M. Longo Marylyn McLaughlin Norlyn Poto James F. Quinn Harry J. Riskin Mary Jane Robertson Thomas J. Ross, Jr. Gregory J. Supron Chariman Emeritus Bud Mayo

HONORARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Honorable Brendan T. Byrne The Honorable Thomas H. Kean, Sr. The Honorable Timothy P. Dougherty Joe Piscopo John Pizzarelli

Trustee Emeritus Leonard Sichel

Staff Allison Larena Administration Ed Kirchdoerffer Sasha Barish Anthony Scareon

President & CEO

General Manager Finance Manager Manager of Administration & Board Relations Timothy McMurray Operations Manager Jason Fluegge Operations Assistant Cory Ness Programming Manager Charles Miller Programming Consultant Greg Seamon Programming Assistant Box Office Marthe Lablans Carolyn Zybura Lauren Antonelli Ellen Avigliano Doreen Kirsch Dena Di Rocco Marlene Rabiner Angela Scott

Ticketing Manager Senior Box Office Associate Box Office Associate

Box Office Associate Box Office Associate Box Office Associate Box Office Associate Box Office Associate

Development Marysue DePaola Development Director Justin Wynn Assistant Director of Development Marcia Hunter Major & Capital Gifts Manager Lana Gusoff Membership & Special Events Manager Alejandra CastaĂąo Development Assistant

Education Cathy Roy Education Director Roxie Zeek Education/Marketing Coordinator Justin Long Education Projects Coordinator Jenna Rafferty PAS Assistant House Management Erin Pach

Senior House Manager & Volunteer Coordinator Mark Mattera House/ Starlight Room Manager John Ricca Assistant House Manager Michael Del Vecchio Assistant House Manager Maintenance Yevgeniy Nozik Phil Vitale Marketing Jean Leonard Michael Dundon Lauren Soule Amanda Franko Adrienne Beck Production Jed DeFilippis Brian Isaacs Chris Ball Karen Kogut Luke Kostuchik Lindsay Weiss-Allen Stephan Wojtecki

Marketing Director Audience Development Manager Digital Content Manager Marketing Coordinator Marketing Assistant Production Director Production Manager Lighting Designer Catering Manager Technical Assistant Production Assistant Audio Engineer

Our Mission Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey. The 2013-2014 season is made possible, in part, by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as support received from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, F.M. Kirby Foundation and numerous other foundations, corporations and individuals.

Congratulations to Mollie DeFilippo, our beautiful and talented granddaughter!

Much love Grandpa Lou & Grandma Judy.

Congratulations Mollie!

You really are one of “THE NICEST KIDS IN TOWN” We Love you and are very proud of you!

Love, Mom and Dad

Make ‘em laugh and break a leg Spritzer!

Congrats Alex!!

Love, Mom, Dad, Jason & Amanda

Congratulations to the Cast & Crew of Hairspray!

To Our Dear Sofia, Arthur & Isabella We are SO proud of you! Keep following your dreams!

All our love, Mom, Dad, Lola, Lolo, Babcia & Dziadek Dear Toleeya, We are so proud of you continuing your journey to capture your dreams!

Congratulations and Best of Luck!

With all our love, Mom, Dad & Johnnie

Congratulations Kayla!

We are so proud of all your accomplishments! We love you very much!!

Mom, Dad, Charles, Brandon and Nana Yo u h a v e t o d re a m b i g , t o b e b i g We are so proud of you, Victoria!

Congratulations to the cast & crew of Hairspray!!

Lots of love ~ Mom, Chris, Lacey, Grandma and Grandpa

Congratulations Dante and the cast & crew!

We are very excited to see your MPAC deput and wish you all the best at Marymount Manhattan College in the fall!

Love You Always, Mom, Dad, Alana and Jenna

CONGRATULATIONS to Max Rodriguez And the cast and crew of Hairspray!

Keep following your dreams, Max, we are so proud of you!!

LOVE, Mom & Dad

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