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Bernards Township2015 Parks & Recreation Presents a Trilogy Repertory Production of

Executive Producer: LORRIE LANE

Produced by: JAYE BARRE Directed by: MARIELLA KLINGER

Musical Direction by: JOE LESKY Choreography by: SAMANTHA KESTENBAUM

In The Heights is presented through special arrangement with R&H Theatricals

Conceived by: Lin-Manuel MirandaMusic and Lyrics by: Lin-Manuel Miranda Book by: Quiara Alegria Hudes

Development of was supported by the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center during a residency at the Music Theater Conference of 2005

Originally produced on Broadway by Kevin McCollum, , Jill Furman Willis, Sander Jacobs, Goodman/Grossman, Peter Fine, Everett/Skipper Summer, 2016

Dear Residents and of the Community,

Good evening and welcome to the Bernards Township Department of Parks and Recreation’s 29th season of Plays in the Park.

So many of you enjoy and look forward to the plays year after year. I am excited that the Township brings this tradition free to the public for all to enjoy. Bernards Township proudly sponsors this event and substantially subsidizes the budget because we recognize the importance of keeping performing arts alive. It is truly wonderful that these productions are here, under the stars, in Pleasant Valley Park.

July is Parks and Recreation Month. Bernards Township offers many opportunities to enjoy family outings such as Plays In The Park. Please join us as we celebrate… details may be found on pages 17-18 of this . You can stay current on all our special events by visiting our website at www.bernrads.org. There you will find information on the wide variety of programs we offer.

Now sit back, relax and enjoy the show!

See you in the parks,

Jennifer Gander

Director, Parks and Recreation IN THE HEIGHTS tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighbor- hood – a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It’s a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind. IN THE HEIGHTS is the winner of the 2008 for Best Musical, Best Score, Best Choreography and Best Orchestrations.

Usnavi…………………………………………………………..…………..Joey Braccino Vanessa………………………………………………..………….…….Gillian Petersen Nina…………………………………………………………………..………….Jess Pierce Benny…………………………………………………………………..…….Robert Falco Abuela Claudia…………………………………………..……………....Laura Hilton Daniela………………………………………………..…………....Jessica Bettie Zorn Carla…………………………………………….…..……..Gabriella Marie Resende Kevin Rosario………………………………………………….……….Frank J Skokan Camila Rosario………………………………………………..……...Eleanor Klinger Sonny……………………………………………………………..………….….Julia Parks Graffiti Pete…………………………………………………..………...Omar C. Diouf Piragua Guy………………………………………………….……..Enrique Melende Jose………………………………………………………………………………Nicholas Re

Paris Bozzuti Melissa Johnson Clarissa Po Anchal Dhir Peyton Kennedy Angela Ricci Rachel Estrada Grayson Krull Joe Sciales Maddie Fedor Kelly Maizenaski Hayden Verbanas Steph Heim Ileana McCabe Rohin Verma Francesca Infante-Meehan Meghan McMahon Hanna Wasserman Jack Melillo Director: Joe Lesky

Drums: Liam McGeary Trumpet: Bruce Krywinski Percussion: Kelvin Gomez Bass: Greg Salmon Trombone: Paul Winch Keyboard: Joe Lesky Guitar: Zack Seif Reeds: Virginia Johnston

In the Heights ...... Usnavi, Breathe ...... Nina, Company Benny’s Dispatch ...... Benny, Nina It Won’t be Long Now ...... Vanessa, Usnavi, Sonny Inutil ...... Kevin No,Me, Diga ...... Daniela, Carla, Vanessa, Nina 96,000 ...... Usnavi, Benny, Sonny, Vanessa, Daniela, Carla, Company Paciencia y Fe (Patience and Faith) ...... Abuela Claudia, Company When You’re Home ...... Nina, Benny, Company Piragua ...... Piragua Guy Siempre (Always) ...... Camila The Club/Fireworks ...... Company Intermission

Sunrise ...... Nina, Benny, Company Hundreds of Stories ...... Abuela Claudia, Usnavi Enough ...... Camila Carnaval del Barrio ...... Daniela, Company Alencion ...... Kevin Alabanza ...... Usnavi, Nina, Company Everything I Know ...... Nina No Me Diga (Reprise) ...... Daniela, Carla Chanpagne ...... Vanessa, Usnavi When the Sun Goes Down ...... Nina, Benny Finale ...... Usnavi, Company Executive Producer……………………………….………………………………………………………….Lorrie Lane Producer………………………………………………………………………………………...………………..Jaye Barre Director……………………………………………………………………………………………………Mariella Klinger Choreographer……………………………………………..………………………………Samantha Kestenbaum Stage Manager…………………………………………………………………………………………………Erin Taylor Musical Director………………………………………………………………………...………………………Joe Lesky Assistant Choreographer……………………………………………………………………….Nicole Fedorchak Lights……………………………………………………………………………….……..………………….Michael Wolff Assistant Lights………………………………………………………………………………………………..Chris Wolff Sound………………………………………………………………………………………………...…………….Tony Asch Properties……………………………………………….………………Danielle McGuire, Eileen McSweeney Costumes………………………………………………………………………………….Evelyn Labelle, Bev Webb Make up……………………………………………………………………...…………………………………… Sun Set Designer………………………………………………………………..…………………………………..Jaye Barre Set Decorator………………………………………………………………………………………….….Beverly Webb Set Construction……………………………………………………………………….Kevin Dodds, Jerry Moses Set Construction/Decoration Crew………………………….Hank Barre, Jaye Barre, Rod Cocuzza, Mark Fentress, Scott Forbes, Claire Fiocco, Julia Fiocco, Marilyn Gamba, Allison Haddad, Loan Ho, Linh Ho, Evan Kupsch, Evelyne Labelle, Danielle McGuire, Eileen McSweeney, Tom Petersen, Scott Rahner, Roy Silberstein, Erin Taylor, Chrisitan Van Werven, Sophie Verdi, William Ward, Bev Webb, Chris Wolff, Mike Wolff Stage Crew…………..…....Evelyne Labelle, Evan Kupsch, Grace Lamport, Catherine Pankow, Scott Rahner, Veronica Sokira, Erin Taylor, Sophia Verdi Publicity……………………………………………………………………………………………...…………..Lorrie Lane Graphic Design/Playbill……………………………………………………………...…………….Cathy Mondoro Concessions………………………………………………………………………………………….Donnalee Donelan Our Thanks to:

Jennifer Gander, Sean O’Grady and the staff at Bernards Township Recreation & Parks for their continued assistance and support

Dan Callahan and Bernards Township grounds crew for their perpetual help

Gotta Dance for rehearsal space

Soup Shoppe for keeping us well fed

Special thanks to Beverly Webb for again making the trek across the country to help create the magic on stage– we couldn’t do it without her!

The LeDell family for the lumber donation Lorrie Lane (Executive Producer) has produced/directed plays for Trilogy Repertory and Plays in the Park since 1992. At Bernardsville Middle School, she created the drama, forensics, and improv programs, which garnered numerous awards and championships over a twenty-five year period. Lorrie currently volunteers at the PaperMill and Shakespeare Theaters of New Jersey and is a long-time evaluator for the PaperMill's Rising Star Program.

Jaye Barre (Producer) has directed productions for Plays in the Park for many years as well as Ridge High School and other local schools. Recent projects include The Little Mermaid, Godspell, , The Wizard of Oz, Peter Pan, , Oklahoma, Music Man and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Her on stage credits in Plays in the Park include a pirate in Pirates of Penzance, and Mrs Bumbell in Oliver. Jaye has worn every hat possible for Trilogy and other theater groups. She is the artistic director for Heritage Trail, serves on the Bernards Township Charter Day Committee and is the township representative to the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission. Jaye also served on the Bernards Township 250th Anniversary Task Force.

Mariella Klinger (Director) is a director, singer, dancer, professional actor, and an Outreach Associate with coLAB Arts. She has directed several shows, favorites include The Who's TOMMY with Trilogy Repertory, In the Heights with Hexagon Players, and a new musical, The Loved Ones written and created by the students and production staff at Raritan Valley Community College. Mariella has appeared in the roles of Lucille Frank in Parade, Mimi Marquez in , The Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and many others. She toured the North East for two years with the Traveling Lantern Theatre Company, a theatre company that produces two-person plays based on popular literature. With this company, Mariella was performing as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit, Lucy and The White Witch in The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, Professor Moriarty in Sherlock Holmes, and every single part in A Christmas Carol. Mariella originated the role of Amy in The Eleventh Hour earlier this year and will be playing the role of Yvonne/ Marilyn Monroe in The Kingdom of Grapelli, another original musical, in the fall. You can reach her at [email protected] and follow her on Twitter, @mariellalynn.

Joe Lesky (Musical Director) is a pianist, guitarist and singer. He has musically directed shows ranging from Pajama Game to Light in the Piazza, with his most recent credit as MD for Bullet Theatre Collaborative's production of Godspell. He is also an avid songwriter and composer, releasing his debut EP "Joe Lesky" on iTunes in November 2015. www.joelesky.com

Erin Taylor (Stage Manager) is a senior at Ridge High School, and she is really excited to be working with Trilogy Repertory again for this production of In The Heights. Getting to be a part of this show has been a fantastic experience and she wants to thank everyone for their hard work and dedication throughout the production. She has also participated and helped out in shows with other local community theatres such as Billy Elliot, Mary Poppins, and Frankenstein’s Fate. She also participated in Ridge High School productions throughout the year, most recently The Addams Family, and An Evening of Funny Shorts. She wants to thank her mom and dad for all their continued support in her projects, and hopes that everyone enjoys the show! Samantha Chase Kestenbaum (Choreographer) is beyond thrilled to be working with such talented colleagues and friends for her first show with Trilogy Repertory. She trained as a young dancer at Gotta Dance, and went on to study dance and theatre in college. Samantha returned to Gotta Dance as a teacher, creating the program and teaching other dance techniques. In addition to being a dancer, choreographer, and teacher, Samantha is also a singer and actor. Some of her favorite roles have been Joanne Jefferson in Rent, the Cat in the Hat in Seussical, and Andrina in The Little Mermaid.

Nicole Fedorchak (Assistant Choreographer) is so excited to be working with such talented performers. She has trained at Gotta Dance for 15 years. During the year she attends Montclair State University. She is so grateful for the experience of helping choreograph this wonderful show.

Paris Bozzuti (Ensemble), at 12 years old, is young, scrappy and hungry to make her Plays in the Park debut! She will be entering 7th grade at Branchburg Central Middle School this fall. Last year she appeared in Somerville High School’s production of (Brigitta). She’s appeared in The Wizard of Oz , Seussical!, Suessified Christmas Carol, The Emperor and the , Grease, and The Little Mermaid. When not performing, she enjoys playing the ukulele, travel basketball, and making references when possible. She would like to thank her family, friends, teachers, Joy Lober Anderson, Mariella and Samantha, and the cast and crew! Break a leg everyone!

Joey Braccino (Usnavi) is thrilled to "drop this hip hop" for his first show with Trilogy Rep!!! For the past few summers, Joey has directed productions of The Wedding Singer and Things To Ruin (NJ Premiere) with the Young Adult Drama Group in his hometown of North Brunswick, NJ. Performance credits include Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (Martin Van Buren, Teaneck New Theatre), Spring Awakening (Moritz, Theatre, Rutgers), and The Who’s TOMMY (Uncle Ernie, Livingston Theatre Company, Rutgers). Other credits include directing productions of Into the Woods and A New Brain and choreographing The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Rutgers); serving as technical director and set designer for RENT (Theatre in the Making). During the school year, Joey is a teacher of English at Mendham High School in Mendham, NJ, where he is also the director and co-advisor for the Mendham Players Drama Club. Thanks to Mariella, Sam, Nicole, Joe, and Erin, the production staff, and this wonderful cast for their hard work, enthusiasm, and creativity during this process. Anchal Dhir (Ensemble) loves to act, sing all genres of music, and dance. Other than this musical, her favorite one that she was apart of was Once on This Island when she played Ti Moune. She also loves The Little Mermaid, Spring Awakening, and Heathers because the music is fantastic. She would like to thank her family for supporting her love of theatre and helping her do better.

Omar Diouf (Graffiti Pete) is Brooklyn-born, Jersey-raised and excited to take part in the Trilogy's production of In the Heights! Having grown up in the big city, the vibe and energy of Lin-Manual Miranda's play really resonates with the experiences of Omar's younger years as a New Yorker, especially the blackout of 2003. Home-schooled in Brooklyn, Omar took part in several productions with NYCHEA, the New York City Home Educators Alliance including productions of 1776, Oliver and A Comedy of Errors; with notable roles as Thomas Jefferson, Mr. Sowerberry and Angelo the Goldsmith, respectively. After a 10-year hia- tus, Omar is now back on the stage in the role of Graffiti Pete (buy his t-shirt!). Omar would like to ex- press what an awesome experience it has been working with this cast and crew to make this production possible. Shout out to the Diouf family. Thank you to Mom and Dad and my dearest, Gillian, I love you!

Rachel Estrada (Ensemble) is very excited to be part of Trilogy Repertory’s production of In The Heights. Her past experience in theatre has been in multiples roles such as Mimi Marquez in a production of Rent, Belle in Beauty and the Beast, and Ti Moune in Once on this Island. She also has a for Education and is currently studying to be an elementary school teacher at Montclair State University. She would like to thank the production team as well as the cast for coming together to put on such a wonderful production.

Robert Falco (Benny) is a senior at Secaucus High School, and is really excited to be working for the first time with Trilogy Repertory for this production of In The Heights. Getting to be a part of this show has been a fantastic experience and he wants to thank everyone for their hard work and dedication throughout the production. He also starred in Annie (Daddy Warbucks), (Tony), (Link Larkin), and Legally Blonde (Warner) at his high school. He wants to thank his family, friends, but most of all his director and friend Maleesa Lamatina for all their continued support in his projects, and hopes that everyone enjoys the show!

Maddie Fedor (Ensemble) is thrilled to perform in her first Trilogy production. Maddie was last seen in the Pixie Dust Players production of Junie B Jones, the Musical Jr. (Grace). Maddie has been cast in her Liberty Corner School Drama Club productions of Under the Sea (Flounder) and 101 Dalmations. Thanks to her amazing family and this incredible cast and crew for making her first Trilogy experience so amazing. Maddie will be starting William Annin Middle School in the Fall and resides in Basking Ridge.

Stephanie Heim (Ensemble) is an upcoming senior at South Plainfield High School, and is thrilled to be a part of Trilogy Repertory's production of In The Heights. Some previous shows include The Addams Family, The Sound of Music, , Thoroughly Modern Millie, and High School Musical. Stephanie is also a member of the Rutgers High School Musical Theater Academy, and has been a member since her freshman year of high school along with Hayden, who is also in the cast. Other groups Stephanie is involved with are Scarlet Singers at Rutgers, the SPHS Drama Club, SPHS's Gifted and Talented Program, and her school's Chamber Choir. When she isn't busy running to rehearsals, dance classes, vocal lessons, or work, Stephanie loves to obsess over Hamilton, binge-watch RuPaul's Drag Race and Grey's Anatomy, and hang out with her little brother Mikey. Stephanie would like to thank her family for putting up with her incessant singing and getting her to rehearsals in a timely manner, and to everyone in this cast for making the experience so enjoyable. Laura Hilton (Abuela Claudia) is thrilled to be reprising a former role in this production of In the Heights. Her first show with Trilogy is followed by an extensive career including stand in 1 in the Neil Degrass Tyson bio pick, as well as Thlema and Louise in the one woman show Look at Those Two Lesbians. But most famously in Pretty Woman but not the pretty woman you're thinking of. Enjoy the show...burp.

Francesca Infante-Meehan (Ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of the ensemble for In The Heights! Francesca has done all her school shows including: Scuttle in The Little Mermaid Jr, Princess Jasmine in Aladdin Jr, and ensemble in She Loves Me. Recently, Francesca sang in a cabaret called, Broadway’s Next Generation at Carnegie Hall, and just took on the role of Jacinda, or Jacey, in a new play with music called Sally Six String, written by Brooke Procida. Francesca would like to thank everyone involved with this show for making this such a fun, and enjoyable experience! She would also like to thank her family and friends for believing in her and for supporting her passion!

Melissa Johnson (Ensemble) just finished her freshman year at Ridge High School. Melissa has been in Free To Be You And Me, CATS, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, Godspell, and Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with the BJUMC Drama Camp, and in Mary Poppins with Plays In The Park. She has also been in Beauty and the Beast Jr. at Oak Street and The Little Mermaid Jr., Willy Wonka Jr., and Mary Poppins at William Annin. Also, she has been in two of Trilogy's Teen Cabarets. She is currently rehearsing for Wishes and Dreams, an evening of Disney shows. In addition, Melissa is also involved with the choir program at Bishop Janes United Methodist Church, and sings in the choir at Ridge High School. Melissa is a member of Ridge Against Alcohol and Drugs. She has had an awesome time in the show and would like to congratulate everyone involved! Enjoy the show!

Peyton Kennedy (Ensemble), 18, is thrilled to be hip-hopping in her second Trilogy musical! She was previously in Mary Poppins last summer! A recent graduate of Ridge High School, Basking Ridge, she has performed in The Addams Family (Morticia Addams), Bye Bye Birdie, The Robber Bridegroom, Legally Blonde, and An Evening of Funny Shorts. She was the Ridge Drama Club President and National Honors Thespian in the International Thespian Society. 25 shows and counting, favorites include: The Bad Seed, 13 The Musical, Urinetown, Les Miserables, The Little Princess, and Seussical with the Hoboken Theatre Co. and The Attic Ensemble. Peyton is a proud member of the Paper Mill Playhouse Broadway Show Choir and enjoys touring the NJ/NY area with them! She will be attending James Madison University in the fall, studying Theatre Performance. She sends her congrats to all and gives her love and appreciation to her family, friends, cast, crew & faculty.

Eleanor Klinger – (Camila Rosario) is very excited to be back onstage in this fabulous musical! This is her first role with Trilogy, although she has shared many happy memories working with Jaye backstage for Ridge Drama, Plays in the Park, and Trilogy Children’s Theatre. She is especially thrilled and proud to be working with her daughter, Mariella, and the rest of this wonderful cast and crew! Eleanor sends all her love to Arlen and the rest of the Klinger Clan – thanks for all your support!

Grayson Wyatt Krull (Ensemble) is delighted to be performing for the first time with Trilogy Repertory in the production of In the Heights. He is a 6th grade student at the Sampson G. Smith Intermediate School in Somerset NJ. His most recent performance was in Jr, as Mufasa. He also played the hat seller in The Beauty and The Beast Jr. He is studying, voice, dance, acting and plays the trumpet.

Kelly Maizenaski (Ensemble) is excited to be back on the Trilogy stage! She is a proud member of Alliance Repertory Theatre. ART credits: The Drunken City, Something in the Air, Five Flights, U.S. Drag, Still Life, Three Prince Charmings, From Up Here. NYC: Sex, Relationship & Sometimes Love. Additional credits: Merchant of Venice, Richard III, King Lear, Agnes of God, Seussical the Musical. Love to my eternally supportive family & friends.

Ileana McCabe (Ensemble) has performed as well as worked on crew for several productions! She is delighted and honored to be in the ensemble of In The Heights at Pleasant Valley Park, where she recently performed in Mary Poppins as an ensemble member. She would like to thank her parents and friends for their amazing support and would like to say to the cast that she loves you all very much and is honored to know all of you.

Meghan, McMahon (Ensemble) 11 years old, is so excited to be a part of Plays in the Park for the first time. Meghan's past performances include Oak Street School's The Lion King as Pumba, Bishop Jane's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat as Benjamin, and Gotta Dance's A Gift from the Heart as Valentine. Meghan has been dancing for years and enjoys ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, contemporary, and musical theater. Meghan would like to thank her family and everyone that made this amazing experience and performance possible.

Enrique Melendez (Piragua Guy) is excited to make his debut with Trilogy repertory as The Piragua Guy. He has recently been seen playing Peter (Jesus Christ Superstar) Stagelight productions, Chip Tolentino (25 annual Putnam county Spelling Bee), Sergeant (Pirates of Penzance) Dunellen Skylight Theatre, Piragua Guy (I.T.H) Hexagon players, and The of Whoville (Seussical) Baddon Hill Productions. Enrique would like to thank his husband, family, and friends for all the love and support they show him everyday of his life and for always letting him follow his passion.

Jack Melillo (Young Benny) is very excited to be a part of the In The Heights cast. Jack's past experiences include Mr. Mayor in Seussical, Aladdin in Aladdin, and Sebastian in The Little Mermaid. All of these productions were at Central Middle School. This is Jack's first show outside of school and is very excited to be a part of the production.

Julia Parks (Sonny) is a rising sophomore at Princeton Day School, and is very excited to be making her Trilogy Rep. debut in In The Heights. Previous productions include Shrek the Musical (Ugly Duckling) at Plays in the Park in Edison, Seussical (Mayzie) at Princeton Day School, and Godspell and the Our Time Cabaret at Stagedoor Manor. In her spare time, Julia enjoys drawing, creative writing, playing Dungeons & Dragons, and watching anime. Many thanks to Mariella, Joe, Sam, Erin, Jaye, Marilyn, and the wonderful cast & crew for this amazing experience. Break legs, everyone!

Jess Pierce (Nina Rosario) is proud to join the cast of In the Heights for her first role with Trilogy Repertory. She currently reside in Clifton NJ, and is the director of choirs at Millburn High School. Although she has a background in musical theater, the last few years she has held leading roles in operas and performed in choirs both with the Philadelphia Orchestra and at Lincoln Center. Last summer she music directed productions of Shrek and Alice in Wonderland, but she is thrilled to finally be returning to the stage as a performer. She would like to thank the entire cast and crew for making this such a welcoming experience.

Gillian Petersen (Vanessa) has been dancing and performing for almost 25 years. A graduate of Montclair State University with a Bachelor of the Arts, Gillian is currently a dance educator and choreographer at several New Jersey dance studios, the co-director of an award winning competition dance team, and works with the Moscow Ballet for their annual production of The Nutcracker with Gotta Dance. Past credits include: Sally Simpson from The Who’s Tommy, Vibrata from Sondheim’s Forum, Sonia from Godspell, and various featured dance and musical roles in shows such as , , and Oliver! Gillian has danced professionally in the past with NMDP. Other onstage dance credits include works by Twyla Tharp and Yvonne Rainer. Gillian is a freelance artist and illustrator specializing in personalized children's books. Congrats to the cast and crew- it has been an honor to work with you all. Wepa!

Clarissa Po (Ensemble) is thrilled to be participating in In the Heights! This is her second production with Plays in the Park. Previous roles include: Hot Box Girl in Guys and Dolls, Mrs. Higgins in The 39 Steps, Chorus in Henry V and Ensemble in Mary Poppins and Seussical, The Musical. Clarissa is a current member of Dance Center of NJ's Repertory Dancers. She was also a member of NJYC and the Mayo Performing Arts Company. She thanks her family for the love and support along this journey.

Gabriella Resende (Carla) is a senior at Kean University with double majors as a B.A. in Theatre as well as a B.A. in Psychology. Gabriella hopes to pursue a Masters Degree in Drama Therapy at New York University. On- stage credits include Godspell Revival (Day by Day), Children of Eden (Ayesha), Peter Pan (Indian), The Children's Hour (Peggy), In The Heights (ensemble), Cabaret (Kit Kat Girl), Crimes of the Heart (Lenny), (ensemble/asst. choreographer), and Godspell (Robyn/choreographer). She would like to thank Mariella, Sam, and Joe, and wishes her cast luck.

Nicolas Re (Jose) is incredibly excited to be performing in In The Heights with such an amazing cast and crew. He has been in over ten shows with his school including Guys and Dolls and Seussical the Musical. This is his first show with Plays in the Park and he can't wait to perform.

Angie Ricci (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her debut with Trilogy Repertory in this production of In The Heights. A theater graduate and classically trained dancer out of Penn State University, her recent credits include A Holiday in Birdland (Trixie), Sweeney Todd (Ensemble), and Hairspray (LouAnn). She would like to send infinite gratitude to Mariella, Sam, Joe, and all of the production staff at Trilogy for bringing this amazing show to life! Also all her love to friends, family, and familton for all their support. Siempre!

Joe Sciales (Ensemble), a senior at Delbarton School, is excited to be apart of this year's production of In The Heights. Other credits include Mary Poppins, Nice Work if You Can Get It, Annie, Secret Garden, and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Outside of the theater, Joe spends his free time doing gymnastics and snapchatting. Joe would like to thank his family and Steph for writing this bio.

Frank Skokan (Kevin Rosario) is privileged to appear again with Trilogy, having been seen as Mayor Shin in Music Man, Gangster in Kiss Me Kate, Swamp Lord, and Knight in Spamalot, Park Keeper in Poppins, and Mr. Bumble in Oliver. He also performed the roles of Captain and Bo'sun in HMS. Pinafore with Light Opera of NJ here in the park. Off-Broadway in NYC credits were at The Public Theatre, the Amato Opera, and as a principle baritone with The New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players. Stock credits were at Hershey Park, New London Barn Playhouse and Chapelear Centre while attending Ohio Wesleyan. Recently he was a guest artist at Morris and Sussex County Colleges as the Wazir in , and the Sergent in Pirates of Penzance. He has performed with Stony Players and Montclair Operetta as Gomez in Addams Family, Count in Marriage of Figaro, Pooh Pah in Mikado, Major General in Penzance, and the innkeeper La Mancha. Many thanks to our wonderful artistic team, cast, and crew . Thanks to my wife Adrienne, and my daughters Lindsay, and Hannah for their love and support. Come and see me in my ongoing role at Raymour and Flanigan Furniure. [email protected]

Hayden Verbanas (Ensemble) is insanely excited to be in the amazing cast of In the Heights. Hayden goes to Somerville High School and next year will be a sophomore. He enjoys crafting characters, singing, Netflix, and spending time with his friends. He also enjoys going to Rutgers High School Musical Theatre Academy (RHSMTA). Hayden has performed with this group on the Rutgers campus and on Davenport Theatre in NYC. He had also been in Mary Poppins (Robertson Ay), Peter Pan (Peter Pan), and High School Musical Jr. (Coach Bolton). Hayden would like to thank his wonderful parents for their patience with him and for driving him to rehearsals; his amazing friends for helping him out whenever he needed them, and Alistair Williams for teaching him everything he knows.

Rohin Verma (Ensemble) is currently a rising senior at Ridge High School. His past experiences include Hansel in Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon at Ridge High School and Stark in The Box at Papermill Playhouse. He has also been part of the ensemble/featured ensemble in The Robber Bridegroom and Bye Bye Birdie at Ridge. Rohin hopes everyone will be mesmerized by the lyrics of this one a kind musical. (Now, time for the “totally predictable ending of any bio” part…) Rohin would like to thank his family and friends for supporting him. However, the “thanks” don’t stop there!! He would also like to thank Mariella, Joe, and Sam for making In the Heights so exuberant! BREAK A LEG EVERYONE!

Hanna Wasserman (Ensemble) is happy to be back with Trilogy Repertory after she was the dance captain for their production of Mary Poppins last summer! Most recently she performed in The Music Man with The North Brunswick Adult Drama Group and 9 to 5: The Musical with Somerset Valley Playhouse. When she's not on stage she's still working in the theatre-just on the administrative side, for State Theatre New Jersey. Enjoy the show.

Jessica Zorn (Daniela) is delighted to be reprising her role of Daniela with Trilogy Repertory. Some of her favorite roles have included Mrs. Walker in The Who's Tommy with Trilogy, Crystal in Little Shop of Horrors with Villagers Theatre, and Celeste in Godspell with Bullet Theatre Collaborative. She has studied voice in Boston, Somerville and Westfield for over 15 years and trained in Musical Theatre at the Boston Conservatory. All the thanks and love to Mom, Lindsay, Joey and Jane for all of their love and support. Trilogy Repertory Board of Directors

President……………………………………………………………………………Jaye Barre

Vice President………………………………………………………..…………..Matt Marino

Treasurer…………………………….………………………………………....….Hank Barre

Secretary……………………………………………...………………..…Donnalee Donelan

Webmaster, Social Media Coordinator……………………………………....Matt Marino

Board members: Lisa Gunn-Becker, Peter Curly, Christian Winans

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Phone: 908-217-2714 E-mail: [email protected]

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Bernards Township Department of Parks & Recreation

Director………………………………...…………………………………………….Jennifer Gander

Assistant Director…………...…………………………………………...….…....Sean O’Grady

Recreation Program Manager……………………………………………Chris Zimmerman

Office Assistant………….………………………………………...………….……...Ruth Cucinell

Administrative Assistant………………………………….…...……..……..… Kelly Kellaway

Grounds Foreman………………………………………………….……….....…...Dan Callahan

Bernards Township Committee Recreation, Parks & Pathways

Mayor……………………………..… Carol Bianchi Advisory Committee Deputy Mayor……………..…Carolyn Gaziano Anna Scanniello (Chair) Committeeman…..…….…Thomas Russo, Jr. Deborah King (Deputy Chair) Committeeman………….….. John Carpenter Charles Cunion Committeeman………...………..…John Malay David Wain Jim Milito Edward Nelson John Coelho Michael Conley Victor Hatala Georgeann DiRienzo John Malay (Twp. Committee Liaison)