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
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
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

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!
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 |