The Music ManMarch 9-11 at 7pm, March 11 at 2pm
One of the most universally cherished treasures of the American musical theater, The Music Man was an instant smash hit when it premiered on Broadway on December 19, 1957. It went on to win five Tony Awards, including the prize for Best Musical, and ran for 1,375 performances. The Smithsonian Institution ranks The Music Man as one of the “great glories” of American popular culture.
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Cast
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Andy Dooley
Annabelle Murphy Bennett Gropper Peyton Zaletsky Charlie Besgen Julia Dunn Nicole Talamo Summer Campo Sebastian Frank Amanda Robertson Julian Whitcombe Carlos Velasquez Tahela Denu Anila Morina Beatrice Kelly Harper Pierce Poppy Sisko Drew Bench Henry Tate Andrew Meli Nick Mohamad Lucas Orwicz Michael Telesco Jack Dooley Amelia Totaro Hannah Reid Caitlyn Gelchie Sydney Sibilia Maddy Peterson Serena Peterson Emily Telesco Isa Temple Alex McManus Soraya Breed Ava Zinczenko Aubrey Stevenson Frankie Limone Radea Raleva Emily Fox Kole Bavoso Tucker Kososfky |
Harold Hill
Marian Paroo Marcellus Washburn Ethel Toffelmier Mayor Shinn Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn Zaneeta Shinn Gracie Shinn Tommy Djilas Mrs. Paroo Winthrop Paroo Winthrop Paroo Alma Hix Maud Dunlop Mrs. Squires Amaryllis Amaryllis Jacey Squires (Tenor 1) Ewart Dunlop (Tenor 2) Oliver Hix (Baritone) Olin Britt (Bass) Charlie Cowell / Adult Ensemble Conductor / Teen Ensemble Constable / Adult Ensemble Pick-a-Little / Ensemble Pick-a-Little / Ensemble Pick-a-Little / Ensemble Pick-a-Little / Ensemble Adult Ensemble Adult Ensemble Adult Ensemble Adult Ensemble Adult Ensemble Teen Ensemble Teen Ensemble Teen Ensemble Teen Ensemble Teen Ensemble Teen Ensemble Teen Ensemble Teen Ensemble |
Orchestra
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Monica Fitzgerald
Janet Rosen Kai Farese Rick Sadlon Ewan Hamilton Tobias Sanchez-Dubois Ben Kibbey Michael Mank Ike Morales George Sanders Naomi Pitts Daryl Lavin Lee Caron Rowan Hartley Leo Ficks Eric Huang Lily Roen Toby Woods Rodger Bryan Lyn Wong Jacob Kozar Lucas Breed |
Reed 1
Reed 2 Reed 2 Reed 3 Reed 4 Reed 5 Trumpet 1 Trumpet 2 Trumpet 3 Trombone 1 Trombone 2 Bass Trombone Percussion Percussion Violin 1 Violin 2 Violin 3 Cello Bass Percussionist Marching Band Percussionist Marching Band Percussionist Marching Band |
Crew
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Saturday Crew
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Production Staff
KATE SIMONE (Director) Kate is so happy to be back directing her third show at NCHS! She directed “Oklahoma!” in 2021 and DramaFest in 2022. Kate graduated from NCHS in 2005 and has the best memories of her four years as a student in the theatre department. Being back here and continuing NCHS Theatre's legacy of producing fantastic shows while providing students with a safe environment to create, learn and grow means the world to her. After high school Kate earned a BFA in musical theatre from Syracuse University and went on to act and sing professionally for the last 13 years working on stage and screen in NYC, LA and in between. When not directing Kate teaches voice and acting at The Studio in New Canaan. Many thanks to this outstanding cast and crew, Maylis, Chris, Lauren, Jess, Kevin, Barry & Zac and to my absolute dream team of creative partners Chris McNiff & Emily Lomnitzer. But most of all thank you to her husband Rob and kids Rob, Claire & Charlie who surely by now have heard Shipoopi far too many times! Thank you for supporting NCHS Theatre!
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EMILY LOMNITZER (Music Director) a newcomer to the area, Emily has previously served as music director for “SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical” for St. Joseph High School, and will be returning there this spring for their production of “Legally Blonde.” Other favorite music directing credits include “Into the Woods” and “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” Emily maintains an active performing career, singing in many professional choral ensembles throughout the New York metropolitan area. Her previous operatic roles include Lucia in “Lucia di Lammermoor” and Gretel in “Hansel and Gretel.” Emily holds a BM and MM in vocal performance from The Catholic University of America. Much love and gratitude to Kate, Chris, and the whole cast and production team!
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CHRIS MCKNIFF (Choreographer) is thrilled to be back in New Canaan! Chris grew up in Westport, and his first experience with "The Music Man" was in 2001 with the Staples Players (at age 10). He has choreographed at Music Theatre of CT, Applause NY, Cape Cod Theatre Company, The Prizery, and more. As a performer, Chris tap-danced his way across America for 4 years on the National Tour of Irving Berlin’s "White Christmas". Other favorite roles include Bert in "Mary Poppins" and Claude in "Hair". BFA, Elon University. Thanks to Kate, Emily, Chris, family & friends, and this spectacular cast!
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KEVIN GLEASON (Set Designer, Lighting Designer, Technical Director) ince 2005 Kevin has been haunting the aisles of the New Canaan High School Auditorium. My appreciation for all the hard work the students do and all the time they give to create these amazing experiences can not be understated. Thank you to everyone that is here with us and welcome to our new friends.
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LAUREN NICOLE SHERWOOD (Costume Designer) is thrilled to be involved with the fabulous NCHS Theatre Program. She has been working with the theatre students at Saxe for the last 14 years and always loves to see how they flourish in the high school. It's an honor to be collaborating with so many of her students again. Lauren earned her BFA and MFA in Theatre Management from the University of Arizona and Florida State University, respectively. She works with schools and community theatres as a Director, Choreographer and Costume Designer. Thank you Alan, Chris and Kevin for this amazing opportunity! Love to her constants, Matt and Jackson!
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DJ GRANT (Sound Design, Sound Engineer) is an Audio & Music Production graduate from Western Connecticut State University. He had a broad experience working with all manner of sound-related needs as an Audio-Visual Technician at the university, and is excited to continue bringing that knowledge to NCHS after his first show “Tuck Everlasting”
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JESS DOOLEY (Makeup Supervisor) is grateful that her 4 sons (Will, Ben, Andy & Jack) have all been able to be a part of such an amazing theater program! I have enjoyed working with students in hair and makeup for the past 8 years and look forward to future productions.
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Barry Zhou
Kevin Gleason Garrett Van Valkenburg Lauren Sherwood Chris Myers Jess Dooley Amanda Aalto Maylis Pabon Claire Parelli Aidan Taylor Sophie Dluzyn Alma Hsu Nicole Talamo Kole Bavoso Anila Morina Emily Fox Zac Whitlock Chris Myers Jess Dooley Danielle Sibilia Chris Tate Allison Zinczenko SUZANNE HULL Bridget Besgen Jami Sherwood Chris Tate Peyton Zaletsky |
Orchestra Personnel Manager
Set/Lighting Designer/Tech Director Sound Designer Costume Designer Props Supervisor Hair & Makeup Design Assistant Director Production Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager Production Assistant Production Assistant Dance Captain Dance Captain Cast Deputy Cast Deputy Auditorium Manager Theatre Coordinator Parent Producer Parent Producer Web Master Artwork & Playbill Designer Lobby Design Poster and Flyer Distribution T-shirts, Banners, Posters Sponsorship Social Media/Marketing |
