19 The Branchburg News • April 2016
Mary Poppins Offered a Soaring Performance
These actors dressed as chimney sweeps also doubled as the set crew. Emily Helm and Kelcey Sheeley, sitting in the window, were the stage managers.
Bert the chimney sweep (Liam Devlin) waves as Mary Poppins (Maura Elwood) rises above the stage thanks to the expertise of Flying by Foy, respected creator of flying effects for more than 50 Broadway shows. – photos by Sara Helm
In addition to SHS Scoopster Denise Grohn’s description of the production of Mary Poppins by the Somerville High School Thespian Troupe #659, Drama Club and Music Department on Mar. 3, 4 and 5, The Branchburg News was happy to receive a playbill (aka Playville) courtesy of SHS parent Sarah Helm, who also sent photos. The play starred Maura Elwood as Mary Poppins, and Liam Devlin as Bert the chimney sweep. From the Playville Directors: Laura Manziano & Justin Cimino. Musical director: Karen S. Gorzyinki (in her 30th year involved with SHS productions). Orchestra director: Matthew F. Krempasky. Choreographer: Nicole Frangione Zivkovic.
Set design: Theresa Michalski. Set technical advisor: Jeffrey Carlson. Lighting and projection design: Barry Steele. Costume design: Janet Jacobsen. Stage managers: Emily Helm & Kelcey Sheeley. Playville creation: Amanda Middleton & Alice Fahy-Elwood, with cover design by Richard Couzzi. Cast (in order of appearance) Liam Devlin, Christopher La Malfa, Christina Schuler, Heather Kolatac, Robyn Wasserman, Emily McVerry (two parts), Nicholas Couzzi, Caroline Pollock, Matthew Fiorentino, Julia Middleton, Hayden Verbanas, Maura Elwood, Trever McNaught, Jack Puluka, Richard Sarles, Megan Kelly, Kyle Biggs, Joseph Schuler, Meghan Crum, Emily Millar, Emily Schworn, Jessica DeSarno,
Lindsey Kazar, Emily Antico, Mia Carlson, Devyn Dabrowski, Shannon Dempsey, Alyssa Franchino, Samantha German, Samantha Giebas, Giana Giorello, Erica Iovino, Marissa Kass, Rebecca McConnell, Josephine McNeil, Katherine Murdock, Grace Nierenberg, Farrell Owens, Olivia Poliseno, Brianne Shust, Tyler Stasienko, Rachel Zylberman. Pit Orchestra Woodwinds: Olivia Mariani, Kevin Lind, Caroline Evans, Mark Ventura, Courtney Johnson, Jack Clarkson. Brass: Alex Burns, Jeremy San Jose, Natalie Tews, Kyle Hannon, Graeme Usman, Robbie See, Thomas Belunis. Keyboard: Rose Bielat, Nick Arrechea. Guitar: Michael Richardson. Bass: Corinne Mastrella Presti. Percussion: Robin
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Scout Skate -- On Jan. 30, Branchburg Girl Scout Service Unit 73 held a roller skating party for Branchburg scouts, their families and friends. Almost 140 people attended the event at Frenchtown Roller Rink. All proceeds from the party will benefit the SU73 Scholarship Fund expected to launch this spring. For more info about Branchburg Girl Scouts or to donate to the scholarship fund, email branchburg.gshnjsu73@gmail.com. -- submitted by Donna Strano.
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