Morristown ONSTAGE 2024 Playbill

FEBRUARY 29TH 2024

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WELCOME

Welcome to the Morris Educational Foundation’s (MEF) Morristown ONSTAGE event! Thank you for joining us tonight to celebrate and enjoy the talent in our Morristown community. This is the largest fundraising event for the MEF and we appreciate the support of our sponsors, advertisers, donors, and all of you in the audience tonight. A special thank you to Atlantic Health’s Morristown Medical Center, the Headline Sponsor of Morristown ONSTAGE for the 17th year!

The MEF and its generous donors have invested $5.8 million dollars since its inception in 1992 - view our incredible impact just this past year on the following page. In partnership with our district’s teachers and staff and with our community’s support, we are able to Imagine the Possibilities for the Morris School District’s … 5,700 students, 1,000 educators and 10 schools!

*Imagine the Grants Opportunities across our students’ educational journey from preschool to high school in the areas of Arts Education, Literacy, STEM, Athletics, and Social & Emotional learning.

*Imagine the Scholarships Program of over 30 scholarships awarded to MHS students each year, with life-changing opportunities to support their academic pursuits.

*Imagine the Community Engagement

Colonial Nation, the MEF’s alumni platform, reaches over 14,655 Morris School District alumni and community members to connect and support today’s students.

Let’s Imagine the Possibilities with a Challenge to Raise Funds for Arts in our Schools!

One of the most memorable parts of last year’s show was when we asked our audience to support our work providing arts programming in the schools, and the community responded! Because of the success last year, we are again asking our audience to join us in making an investment to help support the wonderful Arts grants we fund for our schools. The first page of the playbill includes instructions on how to donate, and we’ll share more details throughout the night. Our goal is to raise at least $10,000 right here in the theater tonight!

We hope you have an unforgettable experience tonight. Good luck to all the talented finalists. Enjoy the show!

With Gratitude,

Katherine Vizzini

Katherine Vizzini

Chair, Board of Trustees

PROGRAM

PRE-SHOW

Morristown High School Spectrum Jazz Ensemble* 2023 Winners - Morristown ONSTAGE 18 & Under and Audience Choice

ACT 1

Xan & Rez Hits

Molly Rockwell

Laura Ana & Ana Catherine Blanche

Max Hernandez

Evelyn Ross

Tara & Brianna Gumpper

Jermaine McElwee

INTERMISSION

ACT 2

The Foster Children Band

The Treble Girls

Ari Mandel

Catherine Chen

Naomi Williams

Haniyah Hill

Jennifer Flynn Brewer

EXHIBITION

Morristown High School Theatre*

Selection from the 2024 Spring Musical, Disney & Cameron Mackintosh’s, Mary Poppins, The Broadway Musical

AWARDS

* Exhibition of Morris School District Arts Program, not part of judging.

PERFORMERS

Xan & Rez Hits

This duo, known to family and friends as Marckenny Pierre-Louis and Ryan Kaplan, began making music together many years ago, having released their first hits back in 2016 and 2017. After a lengthy hiatus, a wave of inspiration sparked their renaissance, and reignited the creative energy for these two Morristown residents. They call this return a “reaffirmation of their shared passion for creating music that resonates with the heart and soul.” When they’re not making music, Marckenney works as a fitness coach and nutritionist, and Ryan is an account manager. Tonight’s four-minute performance promises an exhilarating and dynamic set, where Xan and Rez Hits aim to transport the audience into the heart of their musical narrative.

Molly Rockwell

Molly is graduating this year from West Morris Mendham High School and works here in town at Kid and Caboodle. Her musical journey began many years ago and she now participates in her school’s spring musical, choir and a capella group. When she’s not on stage, Molly is running for the track team and playing tennis. Molly will be accompanied tonight by her longtime voice coach Jini Ettigi, who helped her prepare for this competition. She was inspired by Lady Gaga’s song “I’ll Never Love Again” from the movie A Star is Born, and will perform her own version of that piece tonight.

Laura Ana & Ana Catherine Blanche

This mother/daughter duo has been harmonizing together since Ana was a baby. They’ve been Morristown residents for the last eleven years–Laura, a real estate broker, and Ana, a 6th grader at Frelinghuysen Middle School. Fun fact: they even share the same birthday! They are parishioners at Assumption and enjoy singing spiritual songs. Their musical inspirations are Whitney Houston, Jennifer Hudson, Tori Kelly and Ariana Grande. Tonight, they will perform “Hallelujah” as a duet and are thrilled to be singing in front of their hometown crowd.

PERFORMERS

Max Hernandez

This Morristown High sophomore has his sights set on becoming a trauma surgeon one day to, in his own words, “help people through what may be the worst days of their lives.” He moved to Morristown three years ago and credits his hardworking Mom for being by his side throughout his own medical challenges, while instilling in him a love for music. Max began singing at a very young age, and began performing on stage at the age of five. Tonight, he will perform a 1960’s classic: “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy” by Blood, Sweat and Tears. He also thanks his freshman year band teacher, Michael LeRose, for his support.

Evelyn Ross

This ten-year-old Sussex Avenue School student began making music at the age of five, and today, there isn’t a Broadway song she doesn’t love! Evelyn loves a tune she can belt out and says she was first inspired by Mandy Gonzalez, who originated the role of Nina in InThe Heights. When Evelyn isn’t exercising her vocal cords, she is taking theatre classes here at MPAC, cheering on the sidelines for the Morristown Wildcats, playing softball and playing clarinet in the school band. She also gives her time as a choir singer for Assumption Parish and loves reading about space exploration. Tonight, Evelyn is singing “Everything’s Coming up Roses” from the Broadway show Gypsy.

Tara & Brianna Gumpper

These Morristown-raised sisters not only perform together, they are also classmates at Frelinghuysen Middle School. Tara is an 8th grader who plays piano and clarinet, among other instruments. Her little sister, Brianna, is a 6th grader and calls the stage her ‘happy place’. These young women have been performing together since they were toddlers and say nothing brings them more joy than music! Tonight, they will be performing “Faded” by Alan Walker, but with a twist: Tara re-created the arrangement to sound more like a Broadway show tune. They credit their parents for supporting and encouraging their musical journey.

PERFORMERS

Jermaine McElwee

Many in this audience will recognize Jermaine. He is not only a product of the Morris School District, he’s been employed here for the past twenty years as well! Jermaine is a full-time ABA at Sussex Avenue School and says he remembers the names and faces of every student and family because they are part of his life story. Jermaine has loved to sing for as long as he can remember, thanks to his family. He believes singing is joy as well as therapy. The inspiration for his act came out of loss, and he decided to channel his feelings into song. Tonight, he will perform Adele’s “Easy on Me” for all the friends, and coworkers who never got a chance to live out their dreams or realize their lives to the fullest.

The Foster Children Band

The Treble Girls: Taylor Donnelly & Maggie McDermott

The Foster Children Band is made up of high school friends Darren Source, Anthony Bravo, Darren Alex King and its founder, Joe Foster who works as a mechanical engineer in Morristown. They have a shared love of classic rock and have been performing as a cover band for the past five years. They recall being a bit nervous and shy to play in front of people when they first got together, but deeply wanted to perform. Their inspiration is using their collective talents to bring people a feeling of happiness as well as nostalgia. Tonight the band will perform a cover of Maneskin’s “Beggin’”.

Taylor and Maggie have a long history: they’ve been friends since elementary school, bonded over their shared love for music, and are currently seniors at Morristown High getting ready to embark on their next chapters. They are part of the Treble Chorale at MHS and thought this would be the perfect opportunity to perform one last time together before they head off to college. Tonight, they are performing an emotional duet of This is Me from the film The Greatest Showman. They credit their fellow Treble Chorale members for being incredibly supportive and uplifting and hope their performance inspires and uplifts everyone to be their true selves.

PERFORMERS

Ari Mandel

Ari is a Warren, NJ native and a student at Morristown Beard School. He is no stranger to the stage, having played lead roles in Moana, Aladdin, High School Musical and School of Rock here at MPAC. Ari has been singing and playing guitar for half his young life and credits his music teachers and directors for their guidance over the years. Tonight, he is singing “For Forever” from his favorite show: Dear Evan Hansen. Ari thanks his family, friends and teachers for all their love and support.

Catherine Chen

This Yale-educated pharmacologist believes deeply in the power of music to heal and uplift. She began her musical journey while singing with the Brooklyn Community Chorus and its musical theatre cabaret. These days, she lives in Morris Plains and is a regulatory writer for Novartis. She ensures that the safety and efficacy of medicines are properly presented to national health agencies. She credits voice teacher Mary Candler for her support, as well as her mini, but big-hearted Australian Shepherd Rusty, for being her #1 fan. Tonight, Catherine will perform “Beau Soir”, or “Beautiful Evening”, by Claude Debussy.

Naomi Williams

Naomi was born and raised in Morristown and is currently a senior at Morris County School of Technology in the Academy of Law & Public Safety. Never one to shy away from the spotlight, Naomi enjoys public speaking and uses her skills on the speech and debate team, as well as mock trial and theatre. She enjoys making people laugh and first tried her hand at comedy at last year’s Pay it Forward event at MHS. She is inspired by other female comedians–especially Tina Fey and Michelle Wolf. Naomi credits her Mom as the biggest influence on her act and thanks her many teachers for helping foster her skills. Tonight, she will deliver a comedy set she wrote.

PERFORMERS

Haniyah Hill

This young woman is a 6th grader at Frelinghuysen Middle and the youngest of nine children! Haniyah has loved the spotlight since the age of two and says the talent runs deep: her Dad is her pianist and both her parents are incredible singers. Haniyah is an active member of Morristown’s Calvary Baptist Church, where she sings in the youth choir, dances in the liturgical ministry and performs in the church plays. When she’s not performing, Haniyah spends time with her field hockey, swim and lacrosse teams, and is a member of the Unity Steppers Drill Team. Tonight, she’s channeling her favorite singer, Whitney Houston, as she performs “The Greatest Love of All”.

Jennifer Flynn Brewer

Jennifer began singing when she was old enough to speak, and often performed with an imaginary microphone for anyone willing to listen! She resides in Bernardsville, but has been employed by Atlantic Health here in Morristown for many years. She enjoys all musical genres, studied classical piano, and was lead vocalist for her college band. Her father first introduced her to the music of Ray Charles and she’s been hooked ever since! Jennifer’s musical influences include Ella Fitzgerald, Dolly Parton, Alanis Morrisette and Aretha Franklin, among others. Tonight, she will perform Ray Charles’ “You Don’t Know Me”.

GUEST PERFORMERS

Morristown High School Theatre

MHS Theatre is an award-winning, collaborative program. Over 120 students are involved in all aspects of each production through the cast, pit orchestra, set construction/design, visual arts, prop design, lighting & sound design, special effects, hair & makeup, costuming, graphic design, photography, videography, and more!

The student-led program offers a variety of opportunities for students to gain leadership experience in each of the areas listed above. Our student directing team, also known as PMT (Production Management Team), works hand-in-hand with our directors to ensure each production reaches its’ fullest potential. MHS Theatre is an active member of the International Thespian Society (Troupe 4647).

Tonight they share a selection from the 2024 Spring Musical, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins

Stephanie Rubin - Spring Director - MHS Theatre Program

Students performing this evening

Amelia Corcoran (Michael Banks), Elliot Eck (Bert), Chris Miners, Nina Gringeri (Fannie), Sonia Meli, Brooks Seibold (Annie), Ryan Snyder, Sanjna Vel, Josie Gulisano (Jane Banks), Bridgette Nolan, William Quiceno, Felicity Sulkin, Charlotte Cama, Julia Cama (Mary Poppins), Elizabeth Gillen (Mrs. Corry), Margaret McDermott, Quincy Robinson, Naina Slaughter

GUEST PERFORMERS

Morristown High School Spectrum Jazz Ensemble

The MHS Spectrum Jazz Ensemble has been part of the MHS landscape for the past four decades, with new members coming and going each year. This fantastic group of talented musicians began playing together at the start of the school year and are very excited to perform selections from Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus, Ella Fitzgerald and more!

There are twenty-two students performing this year, ranging in ages 14-18, and are accomplished on instruments including the trombone, saxophone, flute, clarinet, trumpet, piano, guitar and bass. They are led by their musical director, Tim Beadle.

Students performing this evening

Vocals: Julia Cama

Reeds: Caden Janosy, Aidan Orbeta, Eric Ottiano, Jason Marella, Eli Diringer, Xavier Varisco, Henry Yip

Trumpet: Matthew Bozza, Garrett Gregor, Katherine Trabachino, Audrey Miller, Nathanael Varghese

Trombone: Chase Hancock, Robert McLaughlin, Robert Smith, Pedro Guillen

Bass: Amelia Corcoran, Rudy Reyes

Piano: Sanjna Vel

Percussion: Roman Santaniello, Vivienne Macbain

Guitar: Samantha Siebold

MASTER OF CEREMONIES

Tara Bernie Master of Ceremonies

Tara Bernie is the founder and owner of TB Yoga House, a serene yoga studio in the heart of Morristown, NJ. As an advocate for physical and mental health and healing, she is a 200 hour certified RYT, who teaches at her studio as well as corporate and private clients. She has been practicing yoga for over 15 years.

Before opening TB Yoga House, Tara spent more than 30 years in the news and entertainment business. She is an Emmy® Award winning Senior Correspondent and five time Emmy® Award nominated Senior Producer. Her experience includes; Senior Content Producer at PEOPLE (the TV show!), Senior Correspondent at DailyMailTV and Senior Field Producer at NBC’s Access Hollywood. Tara has traveled the country and around the world interviewing the biggest names in Hollywood. She has also covered events such as: Sundance, Super Bowl XLVIII, The Academy Awards, Grammys, Emmys®, MTV Awards and Golden Globes, as well as countless movie premieres. Tara has also crossed over into the political world, interviewing former Presidents and Secretaries of State, and covered the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington DC. This is her 10th year MC’ing MorristownOnStage.

Even though her career and life may appear like a fairytale, Tara’s “behind the scenes” life is anything but. Her journey of overcoming adversities of becoming a young widow, cancer survivor, and unemployed on government assistance is truly inspirational.

Tara lives in Morristown, NJ. She has two daughters. One attends New York Film Academy and the other is a graduate from The Fashion Institute of Technology. Her cat Gregg, is the coolest. Follow her Instagram @tarabernie and @tbyogahouse

MHS BROADCASTING

Colonial Corner

Colonial Corner is a video production club that has been producing and showcasing student made content on their own YouTube channel, for the past thirteen years. Students have access to a full TV studio facility, equipped with a wide range of equipment used to shoot projects throughout the school or on location. Students produce short films, music videos, commercials, talk shows and much more. They can learn to write scripts, direct and edit pieces, and work behind the scenes in their editing studio. Colonial Corner also produces a weekly news show in English and Spanish, which features a wide array of positions behind or in front of the camera. WJSV and Colonial Corner are active every day before school, at lunch and after school .

WJSV

WJSV is an FM radio station owned by the Morris School District Board of Education and operated by the students of Morristown High School. Students learn to operate the equipment, and once training is completed they receive a DJ license and can have their own show. Students can also be trained to do LIVE remote broadcasts for sports and other school activities. The station operates from September to June, from 7:00 am until 4 pm, five days a week.

Tonight, Morristown OnStage welcomes MHS Student Co-hosts!

Lily Crean and Roman Santaniello

Ilan Onigman and Chris Lopez

Kate Trabachino and Princesse Exavier

Eric Ottaiano and Claire Barter

Siobhan and Caitlin Tiwar

Lance Armstrong- MHS Broadcasting Teacher & Club Advisor

JUDGES

Gabriela Jileva

In the enthralling world of dance, Gabriela Jileva emerges as a captivating force, Owner, Manager, and Dance Director of the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Morristown, New Jersey. Hailing from Bulgaria, Gabriela’s journey ignited at the tender age of 10, securing the National Open International Standard title and gracing the World Cup Championships in Vienna, Austria. The year 1998 saw her transatlantic leap to the United States, where she seamlessly wove her story into the illustrious tapestry of the Fred Astaire family, specializing in International Standard and later expanding her repertoire to include the enchanting rhythms of American Smooth in 2010.

A 7-time Fred Astaire Open International Ballroom Champion, Gabriela has earned accolades as a United States Classic Show Dance RunnerUp and World Cup Open International Ballroom Runner-Up. Her journey is a testament to her unwavering commitment, marked by triumphs such as being an undefeated Fred Astaire Open International Standard Champion and a two-time Fred Astaire Open American Smooth RunnerUp. Honors as a three-time NJ Manager of the Year and Top NJ Studio of the Year adorn her illustrious career.

Behind the scenes, Gabriela’s expertise extends beyond dance genres, encompassing American Smooth, American Rhythm, International Ballroom, and the intricate art of Business Training. As a luminary member of the Fred Astaire Dance Studios International Dance Council, Gabriela actively shapes the future of dance instruction and passionately imparts her wisdom at competitions nationwide.

The latest chapter in Gabriela’s 25-year journey with Fred Astaire unfolds with the inauguration of another Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Summit, NJ. A radiant milestone in her career, this venture reflects Gabriela’s unwavering commitment to sharing the transformative power of dance with the community.

As she crisscrosses the country, choreographing, adjudicating, and coaching, Gabriela Jileva remains an iconic figure, casting her indelible mark on the grand stage of dance. Beyond the glitter of competitions, her vision extends to fostering a sense of community, where dance becomes a unifying force for individuals and families.

JUDGES

Allison Larena

For more than two decades, Allison Larena, President and CEO of the Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) has been instrumental in transforming the theatre into one of the top 40 mid-sized non-profit performing arts centers in the world, as ranked by Pollstar Magazine. Ms. Larena’s leadership, vision and perseverance helped elevate MPAC into a world class performing arts center and grow the theatre’s annual operating budget from $1.5 million to $14 million. Over the past twenty years, Ms. Larena spearheaded multiple fundraising campaigns and capital improvement projects to expand and upgrade the venue, built in 1937, into a state-of-the art facility. Today, MPAC welcomes more than 200,000 patrons to 250 events annually, serves more than 40,000 children through education and outreach programs and has an economic impact of $18 million. With more than thirty years of theatre management experience, Ms. Larena also served in leadership positions at the Garden State Arts Center and Bergen Performing Arts Center. She is a graduate of Rutgers University where she studied Theatre Arts and received her Master of Arts Degree from Montclair State University.

Thank you to MPAC for supporting Morristown ONSTAGE for 17 years!

JUDGES

Bill Stephney

Bill Stephney is the principal executive for Broad Market Media, a production and strategic consulting firm that primarily focuses on the content and technology industries.

Stephney previously served as the chief executive for the firms Def Jam Recordings, SOUL Records and Stepsun Music. At Def Jam, he helped launch the careers of LL Cool J, the Beastie Boys and Slick Rick. At Stepsun, he signed and produced albums for the influential comedian Paul Mooney.

He produced and co-created the legendary, Rock-And-Roll Hall of Fame group Public Enemy, and also produced music for the singer-actress Vanessa Williams. He supervised music production for successful films such as “Boomerang,” “Be Be’s Kids,” “CB4,” “Clockers” and “Shaft.”

In 2014, Stephney was selected to become an executive committee member for the Smithsonian Anthology of Hip Hop and Rap, a cultural overview of the history of the music and culture developed in collaboration with the National African-American Museum of History and Culture and Smithsonian Folkways Recordings.

Stephney recently produced two acclaimed documentaries: Kaepernick & America, which was an “Official Selection” at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival and nominee for Critic’s Choice Documentary Award for Best Sports Documentary, and Philly On Fire, which was awarded the Library of Congress/Ken Burns Prize in October of last year. He is also an adjunct instructor at NYU/Tisch’s Clive Davis Institute for Recorded Music.

He sits on the advisory boards for Fairleigh Dickinson University’s School of the Arts, and the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey Foundation.

Stephney currently serves as a producer, consultant and virtual conversations moderator for events at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC).

He has also served as the chair of the New Jersey State Advisory Committee for the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, and has overseen federal committee reports related to education reform, immigration reform, and state incarceration policy.

JUDGES

Alex Wintz

Grammy-nominated guitarist Alex Wintz has quickly gained a name in the international jazz community as a performer, educator, and composer. His talent and embrace of contemporary influences molded with a deep gratitude for the traditions of the past has garnered him numerous accolades and acclaim from music lovers across the globe. Wintz is a frequent collaborator with Etienne Charles, Jeremy Pelt, Ben Williams and Sound Effect, Roxy Coss, Bryan Carter, and Nick Finzer and has performed at the Newport, Monterey, Montreux, and Montreal Jazz Festivals, among other major venues in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

acclaim from music lovers across the globe. Wintz is a frequent

Born in California and raised in Morristown, New Jersey, Alex began playing guitar at an early age. Alex graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Berklee College of Music and then moved to New York to complete a Master’s degree from the Juilliard School. Wintz, currently is on faculty at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center Jazz for Teens program teaching guitar technique, advanced theory and ear training, repertory building, and ensembles. He is also involved in NJPAC’s professional development instruction and in school residency programs.

Wintz released “LifeCycle”, his debut recording on Culture Shock Music in 2017. The album garnered critical acclaim with strong endorsements from Downbeat Magazine, All About Jazz, and The New York Jazz Record. “Live to Tape”, Wintz’s latest album featuring his trio of Dave Baron (bass) and Jimmy MacBride (drums) was released in November 2020. As a sideman, Wintz has appeared on over 50 releases including the Grammy-nominated Terraza 7 Big Band recording, “One Day Wonder”. When he is not touring and teaching across the globe, he can be found performing at one of the many esteemed jazz clubs across New York City including, Smalls, Mezzrow, Smoke, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and Birdland.

Congratulations to Morris Educational Foundation on another exciting year!

Enjoy the area’s top youth talent performing in MPAC’s 2024 Spring Musical:

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE STARS OF MORRISTOWN ONSTAGE!

celebrating 50 years of building community through the arts.

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Morris Educational Foundation

Board of Trustees

Katherine Vizzini, Chair

Ann Rhines, Vice Chair

Kathleen Kalaher Humbert, Secretary

Hector Mislavsky, Immediate Past Chair

Trustees

Joshua Beinhaker

Hallie Beyer

Kristin Bloom

Amanda Boyadjis

Brian Carroll

Katie Cole

Marshall Covert

Brandee Fetherman

Jody Marcus

Karen P. McAllister

Patrick McGuinn

Sara Osean

Molly Servais

Melanie Smith

Debbie Sontupe

Paul Staudt

Tracey Ulrich-Matalon

Chris Volinsky

Chrissie Wetherbee

Emily Wolper

Jian Zabalerio

Staff

Caroline Kincaid Godfrey, Associate Executive Director

Laurie Pepitone, Director of Marketing and Communications

Kevin McAllister, Accounting Manager

THE MORRIS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

THANKS OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS.

Without them we could not do the important work we do:

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SBCC Foundation

Sending Goodness

Shade Tree Garage

South Street Creamery & Red Sea Cafe

Spanish Lessons with Evan Forsell

Speedwell Auto

Splash with Sam

Springbrook Country Club

Stacie Mandel

Stirling Tavern

Szilezy Family

Tavern off the Green

Temple B’Nai Or

The Blue Purl

The Bubbly Nomad Mobile Bartender

The Dain Shoppe

The Education Association of Morris

The Horan Family

The Nomad Group, LLC

The Pike County Rhythm and Blues Association

The Presbyterian Church in Morristown

The UPS Store 1748

Town of Morristown Mayor’s Office

USA Sport Group

Wealth Enhancement Group

Bravo to the following people for helping us produce an amazing Morristown ONSTAGE event for our community!

Morristown ONSTAGE Committee

Steering: Tara Bernie, Hallie Beyer, Laurie Pepitone, Debbie Sontupe, Katherine Vizzini, Chris Volinsky, and Jian Zabalerio

Staff: Laurie Pepitone, Caroline Godfrey and Kevin McAllister

Volunteers: Denise Addis, Kristin Bloom, Sharon Cain, Cheryl Cohen, Marshall Covert, Kari Hilder, Meredith Kimball, Joyce Lawrence, Petra Lieberman, Lee Mamolen, Lurdes Mauriello, Sara Osean, Paul Staudt, Karen Walsh, and Kelly Woodworth

Morris Educational Foundation Board of Trustees

Master of Ceremonies: Tara Bernie

Judges: Gabriela Jileva, Allison Larena, Bill Stephney, and Alex Wintz

Video Production & Graphic Design: R. Jamie Manalio, Executive Producer

Event Playbill Graphic Design: Sharon Cain

Mayo Performing Arts Center

President & CEO: Allison Larena

Chief Operating Officer: Ed Kirchdoerffer

Audience Development Manager: Michael Dundon

Director of Ticketing Services: Cheryl Yosh

Operations Director & Accessibility Services: Lee Kaloidis

Operations Manager: Mike Del Vecchio

Assistant Operations Manager: Kiki Foster

Programming Director: Adrienne Beck

Production Director: Chris Ball

Production Manager: Andy West & Meri Larsen

Marketing Director: Jean Leonard

Hospitality and Catering Manager: Esther Neibart

Media Partners: Daily Record, Greetings from the Garden State, Macaroni Kid East Morris, MorristownGreen.com, Morristown Patch, Morris Bernards Network, Ms. Morristown, New Jersey Hills Media Group, TapInto Morristown, and WDHA-FM.

MHS Broadcasting and Colonial Corner & WJSV FM Radio Clubs: Lance Armstrong- MHS Broadcast Teacher & Club Advisor

Students: Siobhan Alex Almon*, Claire Barter*, John Cardinali, Lily Crean*, Jonathan Crysler, Arian Deepu, Zephan Deepu, Princesse Exavier*, Chris Lopez*, Vivienne MacBain, Mason Mitchell, Ilan Onigman*, Eric Ottaiano*, Will Quiceno, Alec Ratterree, Roman Santaniello*, Abigail Schnipp, Caitlin Tiwar*,

Kate Trabachino*, John Ulrick, Thomas Zaklukiewicz

*Guest EmCees for Morristown ONSTAGE

MHS Spectrum Jazz Ensemble: Tim Beadle, Director, and Students

MHS Theatre: Stephanie Rubin, Director, and Students

Show Photography: Lors Photography and MHS Student Photographer Erin Bruhn

Red Carpet Experience: DJ David Scott, Droma Music and Jamie Frick, Event Creations

Printing: The Team at Quickly Printing and Morris Signs

Security: Nick Norton and Don Zsak, NortonZsak.com

Morris School District

Dr. Anne Mucci, Superintendent of Schools Board of Education Members

Administrators, Teachers and Staff

Home and School Associations

MSD Band and Choral Teachers

MHS Theatre Department

Adam Casadevall, Technology

Brian DiDomenico, MHS Building Foreman

MHS Security

THANK YOU!