URINETOWN The Musical
Is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com.
Urinetown The Musical
Directed by Jordan Schneider
Produced by Richard Mazda
The Secret Theatre
Show Dates: 4/11/2024 - 4/20/2024
CAST
OFFICER LOCKSTOCK……….………………………….…………………………………………….………………………Chris Worley
LITTLE SALLY.................................................................................................................................................Layla Clarke
PENELOPE PENNYWISE………………..…………………..……………………………………………………….…………Rayna Hickman
BOBBY STRONG……………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………….Juan Castro
CALDWELL B. CLADWELL…………………………………………………………………………………………………….Mathew Harper
HOPE CLADWELL………………………………………………………………………………………………....…..…………Kathleen Raab
MR. MCQUEEN/OLD MAN STRONG/HOT BLADES HARRY………………….……..……………........…..…….Hila Shats
SENATOR FIPP/JOSEPHINE STRONG……………………………………………………………………...……………...Sarah Crocroft
OFFICER BARREL………………………………………………………………………...………………………………………Titan Carlman
LITTLE BECKY TWO-SHOES/MRS. MILLENIUM/COP………………………………………………..…….……...Jett Roberts
SOUPY SUE/ROBBY THE STOCKFISH/UGC#1/COP……………………………………..……………..…………….Jordyn Rubinsky
TINY TOM/DR. BILLEAUX/UGC#2/COP………………...…………………………..……………………..…………….Gemma Berg
CREW
PRODUCTIONMANAGER…………………………………………………………………………………..CassandraGutterman-Johns
STAGEMANAGER…………………………………………………………………………………………...MadiLawrence
ASSISTANTDIRECTOR……….………………………….………………………………………….………BazDuarte
CHOREOGRAPHER…………………………………………………………………………………………..VanessaFry
MUSICDIRECTOR……………………………………………………………………………………………BenjyBalatbat
COSTUMES/PROPS…………………………………………………………………………………………...RiannaIncatasciato
MUSICAL NUMBERS
ACT ONE Overture
Too Much Exposition Urinetown
It's A Privilege To Pee
Mr. Cladwell
Cop Song
Follow Your Heart
Look At The Sky
Don't Be The Bunny
Act One Finale
ACT TWO
What Is Urinetown Snuff That Girl Run, Freedom, Run!
Follow Your Heart (Reprise)
Why Did I Listen To That Man
Tell Her I Love Her
We're Not Sorry
We're Not Sorry (Reprise)
I See A River
Special Thanks to Cindy & Jim of Project for Living Artists! We are grateful for your partnership! We look forward to sharing many more years and many more productions in our wonderful Secret Theatre space!
WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST
CHRIS WORLEY (Officer Lockstock)
Instructions for Alfredo Sauce:
- Add the butter and cream to a large skillet.
- Simmer over low heat for 2 minutes.
- Whisk in the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper for one minute.
- Whisk in the parmesan cheese until melted.
- Serve immediately.
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Calories: 535 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g
(Add agent and mgmt for bolder flavor)
LAYLA HOPE CLARKE (she/they) (Little Sally) is thrilled to be making her NYC debut as Little Sally! They recently graduated from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) with a Musical Theatre certificate. She would like to thank her friends and family for their constant support. May we all be so lucky.
RAYNA HICKMAN (Penelope Pennywise)
Urinetown is Rayna’s second production at Secret Theater. She also played Mrs. Phagan in their production of Parade. Other credits include Mamma Murphy in the regional premier of Bright Star, Pattie in Smokey Joe’s Café, Diana Steed in The Human Comedy, Estelle in The Full Monty.
Rayna’s Covid pivot was to move to Mexico with her husband and write an original show, Betti and Bruce: Trapped in Vallarta! which toured the US, Mexico, Ireland and the U.K. BettiandBruce.com ‘If we offend or embarrass you, tell your friends!’
JUAN CASTRO (Bobby Strong) is a New York based singer and actor originally from California. Favorite roles include Quasimodo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Cabrillo Stage) and Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka
TYA (Bay Area Children's Theatre). He has performed in cabarets and original works in venues such as 54 Below, Symphony Space, The Laurie Beechman Theater, and The Green Room 42. As a strong advocate for nontraditional casting, he is grateful for the chance to take on this dream role!
Instagram: @juancastrophe
MATHEW HARPER (Caldwell B. Cladwell)
is making his Secret Theater debut in the role of Caldwell B. Cladwell.
Recent credits include A Sketch of New York Off-Off Broadway, 54 Below Sings
Diana, The Living Orchid Off-Off Broadway, First Date (Regional), The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Regional), and Rocky Horror Picture Show (Regional).
Before moving to NYC, Mathew was a regional performer touring across Tennessee and North Carolina. When not on stage he is a top tier sommelier who always has the best wine recommendations. Follow him for upcoming productions on Facebook (Mathew Harper) and on instagram (@matinee_sauvignon). He hopes you enjoy your stay in Urinetown.
KATHLEEN RAAB (Hope Cladwell) is elated to be on stage with this talented cast! She most recently portrayed Jill in Babes in Toyland with the Victor Herbert Renaissance Project. Other local and regional roles include Evangeline Barley in A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, the title role in Cinderella, Cosette in Les Miserables,
Mabel in The Pirates of Penzance, Kate/Lilli
Vanessi in Kiss Me, Kate, and Marian Paroo in The Music Man. She received her master's in music from NYU Steinhardt and studied classical voice at the Cleveland Institute of Music. She's also local to Queens, a dog mother, and a wine lover.
Instagram: @kathleen_raab.
HILA SHATS (Mr. Mcqueen/Old Man
Strong/Hot Blades Harry) is thrilled to join this wonderful company! They recently graduated from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy here in New York and is making their full stage musical debut. On weekends they can be seen playing a man eating plant in Brooklyn Escape Room. Hila would like to thank every teacher who encouraged them to be who they are.
SARAH COCROFT (Senator Fipp/Josephine Strong) is excited to be making her New York acting debut with the Secret Theater! Her recent credits include Kristine in A Chorus Line and Beggar Woman in Sweeney Todd at Boston University. When she isn’t on stage, Sarah enjoys playing the piano and buying strawberry themed nik naks. She wants to thank her parents and friends for always supporting her, but most of all, she wants to thank her sister for being her best friend and roommate.
TITAN CARLMAN (Officer Barrel)
Previously seen in Le Petit Bateau at The Chain Theater, The Promise with The Texas Amphitheater, SpongeBob the Musical with NTPA, and Spring Awakening with Lisa Devine. Titan has a BFA in Theatre with an Emphasis in Performance at UNT. Fun facts about Titan is that he has both flown an airplane, and he scuba dives. He would like to thank his late Mother, his Father, and Little Brothers for supporting him through everything, and always pushing him towards his dream.
JETT ROBERTS
(Little Becky Two-Shoes/Mrs. Millenium/Cop/Dance Captain)
Graduated from Molloy University/CAP21 theatre arts program last spring, and has had an exciting start. They most recently portrayed the nonbinary oracle Pythio in the widely whimsical show Head over Heels, as well as Atlas, an original character from a musical called Family Ties, which they also helped to write and choreograph. Other credits include; A Swing in Xanadu, the ensemble of All Shook Up & Cauchon in Born For This: A Joan of Arc Musical. They will also be featured on an upcoming pilot entitled Sirene as Christina Peters. Jett is ecstatic to be able to play two typically female presenting characters as a AMAB non-binary performer because gender is subjective, and not limited by the confines of our body! They also are excited to be dance captaining at a professional level. We hope you enjoy the show as much as we enjoy doing it!
JORDYN RUBINSKY (Soupy
Sue/Secretary/Robby the Stockfish/UGC #1/Cop) is a recent AMDA graduate excited to have landed her first role in New York!
Jordyn is originally from New Jersey where she played roles such as Ronna Lisa (Putnam County Spelling bee), Glinda (Wizard of Oz), and the Cat (Honk! The Musical)!
GEMMA BERG (Tiny Tom/Dr. Billeaux/UGC #2/Cop) is excited to be making her Secret Theater debut with Urinetown. Gemma has studied at The Atlantic Acting School, Magnet Theater, and Brown University. Recent credits include Shelter in the Mafia (Sereal +), Global Warming (LA Film School), and A Home for Christmas (TBA). Shout out to the family, girlinas, and JAKE.
ABOUT OUR DIRECTOR, PRODUCER & CREW
JORDAN SCHNEIDER [DIRECTOR] is blessed to be working with a team of such creative (and silly) individuals. Some of Jordan’s previous directorial credits include: Heathers: Teen Edition (Secret Theatre), Clue: Stay-at-Home Edition (OPHS), Mamma Mia! (OPHS), and Spring Awakening (Chapman On Broadway).
Jordan is currently pursuing his Master’s in Theatre Education at City College of New York and is excited to help young artists find their creative voices through musical theatre. He thanks his Mom every day for convincing him to audition for his Freshman production of Bye Bye Birdie where he expertly roller skated across the stage to introduce Act 2, Scene 2. It was the greatest thirty-second thrill of his life. Enjoy the show!
RICHARD MAZDA [PRODUCER/SET & LIGHTING DESIGN] is a writer, director, producer, actor, singer, filmmaker and musician. Most recently Richard was seen as Fagin in Oliver! and Scrooge in A Christmas Carol. Some favorite roles as an actor: Prospero, Shylock, Richard III, Gloucester, Pirate Pete. As a Director: Oliver!, A Christmas Carol, Hair, Othello, MacBeth, Ghosts, & 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee. Mazda is also an Award winning writer of several hits including Billboard R&B #1 How Long for which he was given a A.S.C.A.P award, and is a published playwright with over 7 Grand Guignol plays, and numerous Children’s theatre plays. Film roles include Harry Potter, Love Actually and Batman Begins. TV Bad Girls [ITV UK] and Eastenders [BBC UK]
CASSANDRA GUTTERMAN-JOHNS
[PRODUCTION
MANAGER]
is a Stage Manager, Production Technician, and Writer. She is a graduate of Oberlin College, where she studied Stage Management. Her recent Stage Management credits include the Secret Theatre’s Queens Short Play Festival, Conch Shell Production’s New Play Festival, Access Granted, Antigone, and Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties. She has previously worked with Conch Shell Productions, Gingold Theatrical Group, and the National Women’s Theatre Festival, and is excited to be a part of the team at The Secret Theatre.
MADI LAWRENCE (she/they) [STAGE MANAGER]
is thrilled to be back for their second show with the Secret Theatre! Previous theatrical works include: The Oresteia, Honk Jr, The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, and Alice @ Wonderland. She wants to thank her friends and family for their constant support. (I love you, all the way over here!) Enjoy your trip to Urinetown (the musical)!
BAZ DUARTE [ASSISTANT DIRECTOR] is so excited to be directing Urinetown! This is Baz’s first directing experience! Baz has been in several shows at the secret theater including Heathers (Ram Sweeney), High School Musical (Zeke Baylor), A Christmas Carol (Young Scrooge), Macbeth (Banquo) and being the coolest person in the world. Enjoy the Show!!!
VANESSA FRY [CHOREOGRAPHER] is humbled and honored to be choreographing her second show with The Secret Theatre! Originally from the metro-Detroit area, she received her BFA degree in Acting with a double minor in Musical Theatre/Dance; also having studied abroad at the Moscow Art Theatre in 2019. Previous choreography credits include Heathers (Secret Theatre), The Little Mermaid, High School Musical 2, and Hairspray (Cornelia Connelly Center). Vanessa would like to thank the cast for being so dedicated and wonderful, as well as Jordan and Richard for giving her this opportunity. She hopes you enjoy the show!
BENJY BALATBAT [MUSIC DIRECTOR] is an actor, pianist, and music director based in Manhattan. He has music directed shows for the Gallery Players, Narrows Community Theater, and Baruch College. Benjy has also worked as a ballet pianist for the National Dance Institute and Gibney Dance and a musical theater accompanist for HB Studios and Broadway Imagined Workshops. He has studied acting at HB Studios and performed in A Foray in Innocence at the New York Theater Festival. Instagram: @bnejy
RIANNA INCATASCIATO [ASSISTANT COSTUMER & PROP MASTER] is a local artist with expertise in multimedia illustration and certain fiber arts. She is currently working towards her Associates degree in Sociology, but also enjoys selling her handmade garments and jewelry to friends, family, or other local artists. Rianna has been working with the Secret for over a year as Box Office Representative and Prop Assistant. She is absolutely thrilled to be working with Richard Mazda as Assistant Costumer and Prop Master on this production of Urinetown.
ANOTEABOUTTHESECRETTHEATRE
The Secret Theatre is an Off-Off-Broadway theatre that was started in 2007 by Richard Mazda a writer, director producer, actor, singer,filmmaker,andmusicianwhosettledinQueensafterleavinghishomeintheU.K. Recognizingtheimportanceofthearts to the development of children and communities, Richard established the theatre at the Long Island City Arts Center where it thrivedupuntil2022.
Muchliketherestofus,Richardsufferedtheeconomiceffectsoftheglobalpandemicandhadnochoicebuttoclosethedoorsof thetheatre’sLIChomeshortlyafterquarantinewasmandated. Withkidslearningfromhomeandbeingrestrictedfromengaging withtheirpeers,theneedfortheSecretTheatrewasmoreimportantthaneversoRichardswitchedtoanonlineonlyplatformand wasabletocontinuetoprovideclassesinacting,music,anddancetohisstudents.
In June 2021 Richard partnered with Project for LivingArtists to obtain a new space and the SecretTheatre planted new roots in Woodside. In addition, Richard was able to secure space in Sunnyside for the Secret TheatreAcademy for kids and teens ages 4-17. TheAcademycontinuestooffergroupandindividualclassesinActing,MusicalTheatre,anddanceaswellasholidayand summercamps.
Since its physical re-opening in 2021, the Secret Theatre has presented adult and children’s shows including Oliver the Musical, Matilda, Jr., High School Musical and, Into the Woods, Jr. The theatre also hosted its annual Queens OneAct Festival in 2022 which brought talent from all over the US and a boost to the Woodside economy! In addition, the Secret continues to present Princess Particular and Pirate Pete’s Parrot,thelongestrunningchildren’sshowsinQueens!
We are proud of our little theatre, but we are most proud of the relationships fostered by it. Ahome away from home, the Secret theatre has created an environment that promotes socialization, camaraderie, and long-lasting friendships on and off stage. We need Secret to continue this work, however, the current economy is hurting us. Adecrease in enrollments for camps and classes hasmadeitalmostimpossibletogetthefundsweneedtocontinueourwonderfulproductions.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SECRET ACADEMY AND THE SECRET THEATRE, VISIT www.secrettheatre.com
Program Designed by Rosa M. Jacquez, 2024
Theatre: 38-02 61st Street, Woodside, NY 11377
Academy: 50-12 Skillman Ave, Queens, NY 11377