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A musical by and CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHÖNBERG Based on a novel by VICTOR HUGO Music by CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHÖNBERG Lyrics by Original French Text by ALAIN BOUBLIL and JEAN-MARC NATEL Additional material by JAMES FENTON Adapted and originally directed by and Orchestrations by Original Production by and THE ROYAL SHAKESPEARE LES MISÉRABLES is licensed by Music Theatre International [MTI] www.mtishows.com by arrangement with CAMERON MACKINTOSH LTD Director\Producer Music Director CORINNE HICKEY JASEN WHEATLEY Featuring the Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra Directed by VALERIE TAYLOR

April 25 and 26, 2014

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Jean Valjean...... Ted Rusomanis Javert……………………………………………………… Bobby Kerrigan Chain Gang...... Peter Anton, Bill Bomil, Robert Charette, Billy Higson, Stephen Nelson, Arthur Potter, Jr. Farmer…...... David T. Dodge Labourer...... Joshua Philbrick The Bishop of Digne……….………………………………. Peter Anton Bishop’s Servant………………………………………….. Karen Nelson Constables………….……….. David F. Cunningham, Marc Macedo

1823, MONTREUIL-SUR-MER Fantine...... Janet Pohli Factory Foreman…………………………………….. Arthur Potter, Jr. Factory Man…………………………………………………. Billy Higson Factory Girl…………………..…………………………. Nicole Tetreault Factory Workers…………… Elizabeth Cunningham, Ralene Clark, Elyssa Regan, Alexis Tucker and Ensemble Sailor…………………………………………….. David F. Cunningham Whores………………. Karina Beleno Carney, Heather Conti-Clark, Elizabeth Cunningham, Maryann Dowling Abcunas, Betsey Driscoll, Nicole Hamel, Sharen Majors, Karen Nelson, Lisa Panagopoulos Old Woman 1…………………..………………………….. Pamela Ryba Old Woman 2………………………………………. Melissa Bornmann Pimp 1…………………………….……………………… Stephen Nelson Bamatabois………………………...…………………… Jasen Wheatley Judge…………………………………………………….. Dennis Piendak Sister of Charity………….……………………………….. Ralene Clark Audio East Inc. Pho: (978) 937-3944 Fax: (978) 364-7256

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Young Cosette………………………………………. Elizabeth Crawford Mme. Thénardier, Innkeeper’s.Wife.. Rebecca Shanahan Galligani Thénardier, Innkeeper……….……………………..….. Dan Merriman Young Éponine………..…………………………….. Lily Panagopoulos Traveling Guests……………………. Marc Macedo, Stephen Nelson, Joshua Philbrick Drinkers…………………………………………………………. Ensemble

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Gavroche…… ……………………………………..… Micah Descoteaux Gavroche’s Gang…… Angelina Galligani, Brynn Katherine Geary, Lily Panagopoulos, Nicholas Panagopoulos, Arlynn Whitman, Lillian Zagorites Old Beggar Woman…….……………………… Diane Spiotta-McGary Young Prostitute………..…………………………………. Nicole Hamel Parisian Prostitutes……..……………. Ralene Clark, Tiffany Parkin, Maggie Potter, Valerie Rhodes Pimp 2……………….………………………………………… Peter Anton Urchin……………….………………………………….. Arlynn Whitman Éponine………………………………………………………. Hallie Grose

Thénardier’s Gang Montparnasse……………………………….. Billy Higson Babet……………..………………………….. Roger Dubois Brujon……………………………….……. Robert Charette Claquesous………..………………….…………. Bill Bomil Wayne Bailey would like to thank the cast and crew for their work in this fine production… Great job!!! Cast Students Enjolras…………………………… Bryon Thomas Gable Marius……………………………….………. Jacob Hajjar Combeferre….…………………………… David T. Dodge Feuilly………….………………………. Arthur Potter, Jr. Courfeyrac…….…………….….. David F. Cunningham Joly………………………………………. Joshua Philbrick Grantaire………………………………… Jasen Wheatley Prouvaire….………………………………… Marc Macedo

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Keyboard Kyle Landry and Peg DiGrazia Song List – ACT 1 Overture Prologue: Work Song…………...………. Chain Gang, Javert and Valjean Prologue: On Parole……………………………… Valjean, Farmer, Laborer Prologue: Valjean Arrested, Valjean Forgiven… Constables and Bishop Prologue: What Have I Done?...... Valjean At the End of the Day……………… Fantine, The Poor, Factory Foreman, Workers, Factory Girl and Valjean ………………………………………..…………… Fantine Lovely Ladies……..……… Fantine, Sailor, Whores, Old Women, Pimp 1 Fantine's Arrest…..………….. Fantine, Bamatabois, Javert and Valjean The Runaway Cart………….……………………………. Valjean and Javert Who Am I? ...... Valjean Fantine's Death………………………..……………….. Fantine and Valjean The Confrontation…………………………..……………. Javert and Valjean Castle on a Cloud……….…….. Young Cosette and Madame Thénardier Master of the House… Thénardier, Madame Thénardier and Ensemble The Bargain/Waltz of Treachery…….……………… Thénardier, Valjean, Madame Thénardier, Young Cosette, Young Éponine Look Down……………………………….. Beggars, Gavroche, Old Woman, Prostitute, Pimp, Enjolras and Marius The Robbery / Javert's Intervention…………………………... Thénardier, Madame Thénardier, Éponine, Marius, Valjean and Javert Stars………………………………………………...…………………...... Javert Éponine's Errand…………………………………..….. Marius and Éponine The ABC Café / Red and Black………….... Students, Enjolras, Marius, Grantaire and Gavroche Do You Hear the People Sing? ………………………. Enjolras, Grantaire, Students and Beggars In My Life…….……………………. Cosette, Valjean, Marius and Éponine A Heart Full of Love…….………………….. Marius, Cosette and Éponine The Attack on Rue Plumet……………….. Thénardier, Thieves, Éponine, Marius, Valjean and Cosette …..……………………. Valjean, Marius, Cosette, Éponine, Enjolras, Javert, Thénardier, Madame Thénardier and Company Song List – ACT 2 At the Barricade (Upon These Stones)………………..… Enjolras, Javert, Marius, Éponine and Valjean On My Own……………………………………………………...………. Éponine Building the Barricade (Upon These Stones)……………………. Enjolras, Students and Army Officer Javert's …………………………………………… Javert and Enjolras Little People…………………… Gavroche, Students, Enjolras and Javert A Little Fall of Rain………………………………...... Éponine and Marius Night of Anguish……………………….… Enjolras, Valjean, and Students The First Attack……………………………. Enjolras, Grantaire, Students, Valjean and Javert Drink with Me…………………………………………… Grantaire, Students, Women and Marius Bring Him Home……………………………………….………………… Valjean Dawn of Anguish………………..…………………… Enjolras and Students The Second Attack………………..……………. Enjolras, Marius, Valjean, Grantaire, Gavroche and Students The Final Battle…….……..………….. Grantaire, Enjolras and Students The Sewers………………………………………….……… Thénardier’s Gang Dog Eats Dog (The Sewers)…………………………………...... Thénardier Javert's Suicide………………………………………...... Valjean and Javert Turning………………………………………………..……..... Women of Paris Empty Chairs at Empty Tables……………………………………….. Marius Every Day/A Heart Full of Love (Reprise)… Cosette, Marius and Valjean Valjean's Confession……………………………………. Valjean and Marius Wedding Chorale………………………………………… Guests, Thénardier, Marius and Madame Thénardier Beggars at the Feast…………..….. Thénardier and Madame Thénardier Epilogue: Valjean's Death……………………… Valjean, Fantine, Cosette, Marius and Éponine Finale: Do You Hear the People Sing (Reprise)…………... Full Company A heartfelt thank you to all of our sponsors and donors for their never-ending support.

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ALAIN BUIBLIL (Book, Original French Text) Alain Boublil’s first musical, La Revolution Française in 1973, marked his transition from songwriting to and the start of his collaboration with Claude-Michel Schönberg with the hit album that became the first ever staged French musical. His idea of writing a musical version of Les Misérables brought them together again in 1978. The acclaimed show was written over a two-year period and recorded as an album before its opening at the Palais de Sports in Paris in September 1980. In 1983 Mr. Boublil met Cameron Mackintosh which led to his first London production Abbacadabra (a musical fairy-tale set to ABBA music) and to working with Claude- Michel and directors and writers on the English language adaptation of Les Misérables. The show has subsequently opened in 19 countries and 14 languages. Among the many awards Mr. Boublil has received were two in 1987 for Best Score and Best Book for the NY production and a 1988 Grammy for the Best Original Broadway which he co-produced with Claude-Michel Schönberg. opened on September 20, 1989 at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London and on April 11, 1991 in NY. The show has also played in Tokyo and Toronto with future production scheduled for Sydney, Australia and Stuttgart, Germany. Mr. Boublil will maintain a close association with all the international productions of Les Misérables and Miss Saigon while working with Claude-Michel on the screenplays for motion picture versions of both musicals.

CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHÖNBERG (Music) Claude-Michel Schönberg is a successful record producer and songwriter who began his collaboration with Alain Boublil in 1973, writing the very first French musical, La Revolution Française. Mr. Schönberg played the role of Louis XVI in that production and also co- produced the double-gold record album of the show. In 1974, he recorded an album, singing his own compositions and lyrics, which included the number one hit single Le Premier Pas. In 1980, after two years’ work on the score, Mr. Schönberg and Mr. Boublil’s musical Les Misérables opened in Paris, where it was seen by more than 1.5 million people. In 1983, Mr. Schönberg produced an opera album in Paris with Julia Migenes Johnson and the Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra. Following work on the London production of Les Misérables (the 3rd longest running musical in British theatre history), Mr. Schönberg co-produced the double-platinum London cast album and

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HERBERT KRETZMER (Lyrics) Herbert Kretzmer, born in South Africa, came to London in 1954, and has since pursued twin careers as a newspaperman and songwriter. He was a feature writer at the Daily Sketch and a profile writer at the Sunday Dispatch. He joined the in 1960 and later became its drama critic, a post he held for 18 years. Since 1979 he has been writing TV criticism for the and has won, in this capacity, two national press awards. As a lyric writer he wrote weekly songs for BBC-TV’s That Was The Week That Was. He won an Award for the / comedy song Goodness Gracious Me. Other award-winning lyrics include two written for : Yesterday When I Was Young and the chart-topping She. Mr. Kretzmer wrote book and lyrics for the West End’s Our Man Crichton, which starred and , and lyrics for the Theatre Royal Drury Lane’s The Four Musketeers. He also supplied lyrics for the Anthony Newly film Can Heironymous Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe And Find True Happiness? Tony Award, 1987, Best Score, Les Misérables. Michael St. Jean Remodeling 818 Nashua Road, Dracut, MA 01826 Phone: 978-479-2154

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PETER ANTON (Convict, Bishop of Digne, Pimp 2, Wedding Guest, Ensemble) is thrilled to join this ACTORS inc cast, playing the role of the Bishop for the second time in six months. Previously, he has appeared in (Edna Turnblad) with Acting Out, Chicago (Amos Hart), (Nathan Detroit), The Full Monty (Dave Bukatinski) and many other shows with ACT Theater Company.

KARINA BELENO CARNEY (Whore 1, Wedding Guest, Ensemble) is in her second appearance with ACTORS inc, having played Sylvie in the 2013 production of Female Odd Couple. She began acting in high school and her roles included: Cecily Cardew in The Importance of Being Ernest, the French Maid in The Bald Soprano, Girl in Red Carnations, Wench in Of Widows & Vegetables, Mrs. Hale in Trifles and Emily Webb in Our Town. While attending Wellesley College, she appeared as Creon in the “all female” production of Antigone, was a member of the ensemble in the production of On The 20th Century and directed the musical, Godspell. She sang a-capella with the Wellesley College Blue Notes, and was a “techie” for the college theater. During a semester at Wesleyan University, she appeared as Brand in the “all female” production of Henrik Ibsens’ play, Brand. She played Mrs. Rodgers in the Milton Players production of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None.

BILL BOMIL (Convict, Claquesous, Ensemble) started singing with Bud Caulfield’s Highland Players in 1992. From there, Bill sang in Jack and Mary Keefe’s St. Patrick’s Annual Show and was part of many choruses directed by Jack and Mary for French cultural week. From 2001 to 2004, Bill was part of The Spindle City Singers. He is very happy to part of this amazing production in his debut with ACTORS inc.

MELISSA BORNMANN (Old Woman 2, Ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of ACTORS inc and even more excited to be a part of this production of Les Misérables! She has been acting since the age of 5 and has been in more productions than she can remember. Some of her favorite roles have been: Sr. Robert Ann in Nunsense, Delores in Working, Fairy Godmother in Cinderella, Betty Blast in Footloose and Grandma Tzeitel in . She is most proud of her one- woman show Searchin’ My Soul at Don’t Tell Mama’s in NYC and for her involvement with the video production, All About Adoption, for the

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ROBERT CHARETTE (Convict, Brujon, Wedding Guest, Ensemble) is proud and excited Dave C. invited him to join ACTORS inc. Robert has been involved with community theater for many years as a member of Actor Singers of Nashua, the Merrimack Valley Players and SCENE, where he played the role of Edward J Winfield III in Saving the Carlisle. During those years, Robert was involved in all facets of their productions, including producing, stage crew, set construction and lighting. He is a choral member with Voices of Distinction (Kingston N.H.). Robert and his wife Carol reside in Methuen and are the parents of three wonderful children: Christopher, Matthew and Stephanie.

RALENE CLARK (Sister of Charity, Women 4, Parisian Prostitute, Ensemble) has played various roles in ACTORS inc productions. Some of her favorite roles are: Florence in Female Odd Couple, Mrs. Gibbs in Our Town, Sister Mary Amnesia in Nunsense and Nunsense: The Mega Musical, and Frankie in Christmas Belles. Some of her other roles have been in Anything Goes, Li’l Abner, Sandbag, Stage Left and Godspell. Ralene lends her talents to costume design and has been pleased to do so for many ACTORS inc productions. A past member of the Standing Room Only Players, Ralene owns and operates a salon in Nashua, NH, and in her spare time spends time with her husband, Rob, their 10 grandchildren and their dog, Kelcie.

HEATHER CONTI-CLARK (Whore 2, Wedding Guest, Ensemble) has been involved in theater for as long as she can remember. Whether it is in her church Christmas pageants or school musicals, Heather loves being onstage. As a senior in high school, this is far from her first production. She has been involved in numerous productions, such as Mulan Jr. (Mulan), of the Opera (Madame Giry), Inherit the Wind (Rachel Brown) and Jr. (Little Red Riding Hood). She would also like to note that this is NOT her first time in a risqué role. Heather is so excited to be involved in Les Misérables and would like to give a huge shout out to her fellow cast and crew for making her first production with ACTORS inc an amazing experience! Break a Leg!

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ELIZABETH CRAWFORD (Young Cosette) is a 4th grader at Fay School in Southborough and she is thrilled to be making her ACTORS inc debut! She loves singing, dancing, acting, playing piano, ice skating and cheering for Harvard Basketball. Recent roles have included Young Cosette in Les Misérables and Gretel in (both with Woodland Theatre Company), Molly in (Needham Theatre Company) and Flounder in The Little Mermaid (Wellesley Theatre Project). Elizabeth thanks her brothers, sisters, parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, teachers, friends and Shallyn for their incredible love and support.

ELIZABETH CUNNINGHAM (Woman 1, Whore 7, Wedding Guest, Ensemble) is thrilled to be back onstage after several years away from theater! Beth has loved to perform since she put on her first pair of tap shoes at the age of four. After many years of competitive dance, she joined the world of community theater in 2003. Past performances include , My Favorite Year, Hello, Dolly! and , as well as musical revues and annual Christmas concerts with the Merrimack Valley Players in Methuen, MA. Beth has worked as a dance educator at the recreational and competitive levels, and also served as choreographer for The Academy of Notre Dame Drama Guild's annual musicals from 2007-2013. When not onstage, she is an occupational therapist and mom to a two-year-old son. Beth would like to thank Dave for being an amazing husband and daddy, Nana Blazon for babysitting during almost every rehearsal so that she and Dave could both be part of the Les Misérables cast, and Parker for being the most awesome little boy ever!

DAVID F. CUNNINGHAM (Constable, Courfeyrac, Sailor, Ensemble) is a graduate of Central Catholic High School and Boston University. Dave was recently seen in ACTORS inc’s production of Forever Plaid (Francis). His other acting experience has been with the Merrimack Valley Players of Methuen, MA. There, he played Hysterium in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Herb in Godspell, Sahovic in and BBDO in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Dave also appeared as Scarecrow in Wheelock College's production of The Wiz. For the past 10 years, he has been the Technical and/or Musical Director for the spring musicals at the Academy of Notre Dame in Tyngsboro, MA. Dave’s hobbies include: vintage cars, computers and films (Super 8 and 16mm movies). He is Electronic Security Gate Well lit Video Surveillance Clean Open 7 Days Friendly by the Month Insurance Available Packing materials available Outdoor Storage: Personal/Commercial storage RV's, Boats, etc. Fenced In U-Haul Rentals Available

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MICAH DESCOTEAUX (Gavroche) is a renaissance boy: his for sports is equaled by his passion for music and performance. Micah performed in Music Man produced by Lowell High School in the role of Winthrop. It was during this experience that he got "the bug" for musical theater. He has since performed in several short plays and musicals at his school, Innovation Academy. Additionally, he sings in the school chorus and plays saxophone in the school band. Micah plays piano as well. When he's not burning up the tracks with his melodies, Micah loves to play sports. He is a quarterback for Lowell Pop Warner Raiders and a pitcher for Centralville Baseball. He also plays basketball for his school and loves to ski. At the end of the day, Micah likes to wind down with good video game or two (or ten) and caps it off with some reading.

DAVID T. DODGE (Farmer, Combeferre, Ensemble) his love for the theater first began when he played Peter in over twenty years ago. Since then, he attended Newbury College and obtained his undergraduate degree in Psychology. He received two Master Degrees from Boston College. His love for Les Misérables began after seeing the show in the early 90s. Soon after, he began collecting all the recordings that he could find. Just recently, Dave received the enormous honor of playing the part of Enjolras in ACT Andover’s production of Les Misérables. Unable to shake his obsession with the show, he returns to the barricades with ACTORS inc. Dave would like to thank all of his family, his friends and Anna who supported his passion without hesitation.

MARYANN DOWLING-ABCUNAS (Whore 5, Wedding Guest, Ensemble) is excited to be playing the role of one of the Lovely Ladies. She was born, raised, educated and continues to live in Lowell. She enjoys working as a school nurse and is most proud of her family. Maryann’s on-stage resume consists of being an accomplished Irish step dancer, as well as singing and dancing in several local musical productions. Maryann is forever thankful for the support of family and friends in each and every one of her adventures! Congratulations ACTORS inc

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BETSEY DRISCOLL (Whore 6, Wedding Guest, Ensemble) is making her ACTORS inc debut in Les Misérables. She began acting at the age of 10 in a high school production of the Sound of Music in her home town of North Reading. She remained active throughout her high school years in other shows including Kiss Me Kate, Our Town, No, No Nanette, and Hello Dolly. After a long hiatus from productions while raising 4 children and being involved with their musical and sporting events, she is very excited to be performing again in this production! She has been a resident of Dracut for the last 26 years. Betsey has been part of the Dracut High School Performing Arts Boosters for over 10 years, played the in the North Reading Community Band for nearly 30 years and has been part of the Dracut Community Chorus since its beginning. She is a full-time Registered Nurse at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, and is hoping that this is just the beginning of more performances with ACTORS inc!

ROGER DUBOIS (Babet, Wedding Guest, Ensemble) has appeared in four productions with ACTORS inc. He played the role of Leo in The Porch, the Judge in Sandbag, Stage Left, Dr. Gibbs in Our Town and Jesus in Female Odd Couple. His prior credits include performances as Krapp in Krapp’s Last Tape, John Proctor in The Crucible, as well as Biff in Death of a Salesman with the Garrett Players.

BRYON THOMAS GABLE (Enjolras) is delighted to make his ACTORS inc debut in Les Misérables. A transplant to the area from Western Pennsylvania, Bryon was last seen on stage in 2013 as Javert in ACT Andover’s Les Misérables. Maybe this time around, Enjolras will know all of Inspector Javert’s tricks! Other favorite credits of his include: My Fair Lady (Henry Higgins), Into the Woods (Cinderella's Prince/Wolf), The Wedding Singer (Glen Goulia), Beauty and the Beast (The Beast), Tommy (The Specialist) and (ensemble). Bryon is a graduate of Edinboro University of PA where he earned his B.A. and M.Ed. in History and Middle and Secondary Instruction, respectively. Currently, he works as a 7th and 8th grade Social Studies teacher in Lawrence, MA at Community Day Charter Public School. Bryon wants to express his gratitude to his family, friends and this fun cast for their support! It has been a great experience. See you at the barricade!

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ANGELINA GALLIGANI (Gavroche’s Gang, Wedding Guest) is excited to be performing with Actors inc. Angie was last seen as Sandy in the Notre Dame Academy Drama Guild Production of Annie. Angie is a 3rd grader at the McAulliffe School in Lowell, MA, where she is an active member of the school chorus. When she is not in school, she can be found at the Lisa Pilato Dance Center, where she is a member of their U*NA*T Competition Team. Her other hobbies include drawing, singing, and arts and crafts.

BRYNN KATHERINE GEARY (Gavroche’s Gang) is a world renowned actress/performer (just kidding). You might have seen her at tiny tunes performing Hannah Montana in 2005. You could have also seen her in Jack in the Beanstalk in 2011 with Stars Productions. In 2013, she performed the National Anthem at the Lowell Winterfest opening. Now 2014, she is proud to say that this is her first production at ACTORS inc. Brynn is a cheerleader at ICS. She also dances, plays lacrosse and volleyball. She hopes you enjoy the show :-)

HALLIE GROSE (Éponine) is a junior vocal performance major at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She dreams of one day either being on Broadway or in a killer rock band...or both. Music is her passion and has been since she was two. Her musical career is just taking off, with all kinds of opportunities opening up, such as performing for the Chancellor of UMass Lowell and the former President of Ireland. Trying to describe Hallie without mentioning music is like trying to eat a plain jelly sandwich with no peanut butter; confusing and unfathomable. In her spare time, Hallie loves to watch Doctor Who and read tons of fantasy books. She currently resides in Merrimack, NH.

JACOB HAJJAR (Marius) is extremely excited to be making his debut with ACTORS inc. A lifelong resident of Dracut, Jacob graduated from DHS in 2010 and was very involved with the vocal and instrumental music programs while there. He now has the best job on Earth, teaching amazing kids as the Music Director for the Lakeview Jr. High School Drama Club in Dracut (R&H Cinderella 2014!). Jacob is a senior, studying music education at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he was featured in a musical showcase singing "Corner of the Sky" from Pippin, played the role of Benny in Rent, and is a member of the Chamber Singers choir. In the coming years, Jacob will

About the Cast be studying abroad at the University of Westminster in London and then (hopefully) continuing on to earn a Master's Degree in vocal pedagogy with an emphasis in musical theater. Jacob would like to thank his family for amazing and consistent support, ACTORS inc for putting on this show and his outstanding teachers-turned-colleagues, Karen Fortier and Jodi Richardson, for the endless opportunities they have presented him. Please enjoy the show!

NICOLE HAMEL (Whore 9, Young Parisian Prostitute, Ensemble) is excited to join ACTORS inc in their production of Les Misérables. Nicole started her career in theater way back when she was 4 years old in the Pawtucket Players production of . You also could have seen her when she performed at the Marsh Grammar School in their productions of Oliver Twist, The Return of the Glass Slipper, The Wizard of Oz, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Honk Jr (Billy), Dear Edwina (Kelly, Fairy Fork Mother), and Aladdin (Jasmine). If you spent anytime in Vermont, you might have seen her in Camp Farwell’s productions of The Diary of Anne Frank (Meep), Aladdin (Narrator 1), Guys and Dolls (Nicely Nicely Johnson), The Wizard of Oz (Aunty EM), Seussical the Musical (the Sour Kangaroo), Bugsy Malone (Bugsy Malone) and Aladdin (Jafar). At Central Catholic High School, you might have seen her in their productions of Beauty and the Beast, Good News, Calamity Jane, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (School Girl) and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (Violet). Nicole also traveled with the Non-Profit UP WITH PEOPLE for one year, performing their professional show A Song for the World. Nicole would like to thank her friends and family for their support over the years!

JOANNA HARRIS (Ensemble) has loved live theatre since childhood, when her parents took her to plays and musicals at the local community college. Her first real line onstage was “Oh, George!” in the 4th grade. Joanna had the role of Mrs. Soames in Our Town in high school, over 30 years ago. In her 20’s she acted in community theatre, her favorite role being the heroine in a melodrama. Joanna plays the piano and guitar. She speaks, reads, and writes Spanish fluently. She has lived and traveled in Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala and studied at the University of Madrid in Spain as a foreign exchange student. Joanna has taught at every level from preschool through community college. She is presently an elementary level Special Education teacher of disabled children in Lawrence, MA where her Best of Luck Maryann Dowling-Abcunas!

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CORINNE HICKEY (Director) is a veteran performer / director / choreographer who comes with an impressive list of theatre experience. She has appeared with various stage companies and dinner theatres throughout New England. As a director and choreographer, her credits include: 42nd Street, Sugar Babies, Grease, Oklahoma, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Fiddler on the Roof, Gypsy, Upon a Mattress, Carousel, , Anything Goes, Jesus Christ Superstar, Li’l Abner, How to Succeed in Business, , Cole, A Christmas Carol, Amahl and the Night Visitors and Lend Me A Tenor. Some of her major roles include: Velma Kelly in Chicago, Anita in West Side Story, Bonnie in Anything Goes, Charity in Sweet Charity, Adelaide in Guys & Dolls, Fraulein Schneider in , Golde in Fiddler on the Roof, Edna Edison in Prisoner on Second Avenue (Pro-Am Stage), Mavis in Stepping Out, Truvy in Steel Magnolias, Mrs. Gibbs and Mrs. Webb in Our Town, Betty in The Foreigner, Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and Florence in The Odd Couple (Female Version). Most recently, she played the role of Alma in The Porch, a role which was a privilege and honor for her to perform and one that has become her favorite. For ACTORS inc, Corinne has directed: Godspell, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Show, Nunsense; Anything Goes, Nunsense: The Mega Musical; Sandbag, Stage Left, Twelve Angry Men, Our Town, The Magic of Cole Porter and The Odd Couple (Female Version).

BILLY HIGSON (Convict, Factory Man, Montparnasse, Wedding Guest, Ensemble) is currently studying theatre at Middlesex Community College. This is his first production outside of Middlesex, as well as his first production with ACTORS inc. He is very thrilled to be a part of this production of Les Misérables. He has been in many productions such as The Wizard of Oz (Uncle Henry/Flying Monkey), (Cladwell's staff), A Midsummers Night’s Dream (Philostrate), Cabaret (Ensemble), Ring Around the Moon (Romainville), Damn Yankees (Welch), (Doctor/Lord) and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber

About the Cast of Fleet Street (Ensemble). Billy is also a part of the Random Acts and Improv Experiment improv groups. He would like to thank his mom and dad, as well as his grandparents who are sadly no longer with us, because without them he wouldn't be where he is today. He would also like to thank all his aunts and uncles who have supported him. He would like to send a big thank you to Karen Oster who taught him these last 6 years and has helped him improve. Lastly, he would like to thank Corinne Hickey for casting him in the show.

BOBBY KERRIGAN (Javert) is thrilled to be involved with the production team and amazing group of performers that have been brought together to perform Les Miserables. This is Bobby’s first appearance with ACTORS inc and he could not be happier. This is Bobby’s second portrayal of Javert, having played the role times last year in Beverly, MA. His last trip on the boards before that was as King Arthur in Marblehead Little Theatre’s June 2013 Production of . Some of Bobby’s other favorite roles include Gaston in Beauty and the Beast in 2005, Pharaoh in Joseph in 2008, Jud Fry in Oklahoma in 2009, Aaron Fox in Curtains in 2010 and Wilbur Turnblad in Hairspray in 2011. Bobby has also directed, produced, written and created set designs (EMACT nominated this past year for set design of ) for many area theatre groups. From 2010 until 2013, Bobby served on the Board of Directors with Marblehead Little Theatre. Bobby has performed at Faneuil Hall and Symphony Hall as well. He has appeared in many fundraisers and cabarets over the years, and is still amazed by the dedication and passion that community theatre groups display. He has also played the role of Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde in Jekyll/Hyde: The Musical with CCP. With the Pentucket Players, he had the privilege to portray Fred Barrett in , which was actually held on the 100th anniversary of the sinking. He also portrayed Ebenezer Scrooge in Scrooge the Musical in 2010 and Don Quixote in in 2011. His portrayal of Don Quixote garnered him an EMACT nomination for Best Lead Actor in a Musical. During the day, Bobby serves as Postmaster in Rockport, MA. Bobby would like to thank his three beautiful girls, Katie, Kellie and Caroline, for their support, and his wife Kathy for putting up with his crazy schedule and love of theatre. Enjoy the show and don’t forget that there is nothing wrong with rooting for the bad guy once in a while!

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KYLE LANDRY (Rehearsal Pianist) is a classically trained pianist, composer, teacher, and arranger who has been playing the piano since the age of eight, after begging his parents for lessons. After quickly getting into composition and improvisation by the age of twelve, he began a YouTube channel in 2006 under username "kylelandry." His YouTube consists of mostly covers of popular video game music, movies and anime, as well as many of his compositions and improvisations. After graduating from The Hartt School with a degree in Music Composition and Piano in 2012, he has been traveling the world performing for parties, events, weddings, conventions and concerts. Kyle also teaches music theory, arranging, improvisation, composition and piano performance via Skype to students of all ages around the world. To this day, he continues running his YouTube channel, and has a social-media following on Facebook and Twitter of over 225,000 subscribers, and more than 71,000,000 accumulative views. His lifelong goal is to spread the love and joy of music, and playing the piano, as much as possible.

MARC MACEDO (Constable, Traveling Guest 3, Prouvaire, Ensemble) is a junior at Nashoba Valley Tech HS in Westford, majoring in Robotics/Electronics, where he received high honors in his first term. This is Marc’s first production outside of high school. Thanks to his mom for “pushing” him into school productions, because he always wanted to, but never got up the nerve to actually go to an audition on his own. Marc loves to sing, play piano and guitar. His favorite way to spend time is curled up playing XBox.

SHAREN MAJORS (Whore 3, Ensemble) comes from a family of performers and grew up singing in church from an early age. She also took years of dance lessons and enjoyed performing in annual dance recitals. This is Sharen’s first production with ACTORS inc. She would like to thank her husband and son, parents, and siblings for being the most supportive and loving family anyone could ask for.

ERIN MCMILLEN (Cosette) is a junior at Quincy High School and is so excited to be working with the incredible cast of Les Misérables. This is Erin's first show with ACTORS inc, but she is no stranger to the stage! She has done Lyric Stage Company of Boston's summer theatre program for two summers, where she recently played the role of Annabel Glick in Lucky Stiff. She has been in six shows with the Phone: 978-454-5438 Fax: 978-458-0659 www.townandcountryhcc.com 259 Baldwin Street, Lowell, MA 01851

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DAN MERRIMAN (Thénardier) is thrilled to be performing with ACTORS inc for the first time. He has been acting since he was 13 and attended Middlesex Community College in Lowell, MA. Though Dan hails from Litchfield, NH, he once lived in Dracut. He makes his living as an entertainment electrician and stagehand. Fun fact: Les Mis was the first musical soundtrack he heard, and thus started his interest in musical theatre!

KAREN NELSON (Stage Manager, Bishop’s Servant, Whore 8) has been a member of ACTORS inc for 5 years. She has performed in Li’l Abner, Anything Goes and Nunsense: The Mega Musical. Karen has also served as Stage Manager for the following productions: It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Show, Sandbag, Stage Left, Christmas Belles, Anything Goes, Nunsense: The Mega Musical, Twelve Angry Men, Our Town and Female Odd Couple. Karen was associated with the former Chelmsford Players where she worked numerous productions backstage.

STEPHEN NELSON (Convict, Pimp 1, Traveling Guest 1, Wedding Guest, Ensemble) has been an avid follower of ACTORS inc since its beginning. He first appeared on stage with ACTORS inc as Available Jones in Li’l Abner. He also played nine different characters in It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Other credits include: Deputy Sheriff John Curtis Butner in Christmas Belles, Salvatore Soo in Sandbag, Stage Left, the Captain in Anything Goes, Juror #6 in Twelve Angry Men, Father Virgil in Nunsense: The Mega Musical, Howie Newsome in Our Town and one of the narrators in The Magic of Cole Porter. He has a musical background which includes singing and playing the keyboard.

LILY PANAGOPOULOS (Young Éponine, Gavroche’s Gang) is a 7th grade student at Tyngsboro Middle School and is thrilled to be returning to ACTORS inc for her second production. Her first performance was the 2013 production of The Magic of Cole Potter. She Best Wishes Cast & Crew of Les Misérables!!!

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LISA PANAGOPOULOS (Whore 4, Wedding Guest, Ensemble) has performed in many ACTORS inc productions. Her roles include: Alfie Scragg in Li’l Abner, Ching in Anything Goes, Sister Mary Claire in Nunsense, Mrs. Soames in Our Town and Renee in Female Odd Couple. Lisa was bitten by the acting bug in high school, where she played Amaryllis in The Music Man, Dinah Lord in The Philadelphia Story, and Mammy Yokum in Li’l Abner.

NICHOLAS PANAGOPOULOS (Gavroche’s Gang) is a 6th grade student at Tyngsboro Middle School. He enjoys skiing, basketball, hockey and baseball. This is his second performance with ACTORS inc, having played Wally Webb in the 2012 production of Our Town. Nicholas enjoyed this experience so much, that he jumped at the opportunity to be part of Les Misérables. He is very excited to be part of such a wonderful cast. Nicholas is also a drummer/percussionist at the Tyngsboro Middle School.

TIFFANY PARKIN (Parisian Prostitute, Ensemble) is performing in her first production with ACTORS inc. Tiffany started acting while attending Greater Lowell Technical High School. There she played Darkana Nightglade in a production of Aladdin in her junior year. She later starred as Arnold Meddle in Sandbag, Stage Left in her final year in high school. Tiffany took time off from the theatre to study at Middlesex Community College where she hid herself in books. Finally, after seeing a poster for Les Misérables, she jumped at the chance to be back on stage. She would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support.

JOSHUA PHILBRICK (Laborer, Traveling Guest 2, Joly, Ensemble) Joshua is excited to be in the ACTORS inc production of Les Misérables! He has been in several high school productions, but has never quite had the privilege of a part such as Joly! He is a teenager

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DENNIS PIENDAK (Judge) and his family have lived in Dracut for the past 25 years. His background is local government management. He served in two communities in Maryland before coming to Massachusetts. He is pleased to be acting in his second ACTORS inc production having played Joe Stoddard in Our Town. Dennis was also the Assistant House Manager for ACTORS inc’s performance of Forever Plaid. He has previously acted for the Moses Greeley Library as Mayor Bonzo and Gopher Cluelessss in two murder mystery plays.

SHARON PIENDAK (Wedding Guest, Ensemble) co-produced Our Town, The Magic of Cole Porter and Female Odd Couple. She has performed in Anything Goes, played Sister Wilhelm in Nunsense: the Mega Musical, Gretel Van Cistern in Sandbag, Stage Left and was a part of the cast of Our Town. Sharon was born and raised in New York, and has lived in Dracut MA since 1987. She is married with two children. She has trained with the June Taylor Dancers, teachers of NYC ballet and Rockettes. Sharon taught youth dance while in high school and college, and studied piano for 13 years. She has accompanied college chamber music groups and provided backup music for children’s productions. She participated in college theatre groups and dance corps. She has performed locally in choral groups, including the New Greeley Singers, the Spindle City Singers, Dracut Community Chorus, and the St. Francis Parish Theatre Group. Former roles include singing, dancing and acting in That’s Entertainment, Gone with the Breeze, Hello to Broadway, Best Little Theatre in Town, Gotta Sing-Gotta Dance, Broadway Meets the Met, Give Thanks America- A Patriotic Tribute, Let’s Go To The Movies and Anything Goes.

JANET POHLI (Fantine) is excited to be making her ACTORS inc debut! Recent performances include: Lady Thiang (King and I), Pam (Baby), Johanna (Sweeny Todd). Janet's background is in opera and some of her favorite roles have included: Gretel (Hansel and Gretel), Little Red Riding Hood (LRRH), Baby Doe (The Ballad of Baby Doe). Janet is a resident of Somerville, MA and wishes to thank Corinne and Jasen for this amazing role! And a special thank you to you for reading this.

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BARBARA POLLECK (Ensemble) has been married for 47 years, and has three great children and 12 awesome grandkids. Barbara’s community theater experience began in 1989 with the North Regional Theater Workshop, where she was seen in Li’l Abner (Mayor’s wife), Mame (Mrs. Upton) and The Music Man. She has also been in quite a few of NRTW’s Broadway Revues, Home For The Holidays shows and shows paying tribute to the likes of , Rodgers and Hammerstein, Gershwin and . Barbara is thrilled to be appearing for the first time with ACTORS inc and especially in their production of Les Misérables. The real “frosting on the cake” is that she is so excited and proud to be on stage for the first time with her 11-year old granddaughter, Lillian Z. What a blessing, and perhaps a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Barbara says, “Love ya Lillian and remember, we just wanna be brave!”

ARTHUR POTTER, JR. (Convict 3, Factory Foreman, Feuilly, Ensemble) is a sixteen year old high school senior and lifelong Lowell resident. He is super exited to be playing Fueilly and the Foreman, and reprising his previous role as a Chain gang member. Some previous roles include Lord Montague in , Montparnasse and Babet in a previous production of Les Miz, and Alex in Check Please. He hopes you all enjoy the show and would like to thank the fabulous director, Corinne Hickey, for giving him this amazing opportunity, his Mom and Dad for supporting him emotionally (and financially), and for the reason he got into acting, Rhonda Hawthorne.

MAGGIE POTTER (Parisian Prostitute, Wedding Guest, Ensemble) is making her main stage debut with ACTORS inc in Les Misérables. She has taken part in Peacock Players Summer Camp in Nashua, N.H. for the past five years and is looking forward to branching out to another company. Special thanks to her family and friends for all their support.

ELYSSA REGAN (Women 2, Ensemble) is making her third appearance with ACTORS inc. Prior performances include the ensemble in The Magic of Cole Porter and Sister Mary Brendan in the production of Nunsense The Mega-Musical. She is very excited to show her vocal talents once again in Les Misérables. She is a

About the Cast sophomore at Lowell Catholic High School where she performs improv and looks forward to playing basketball and softball. Elyssa has been studying music and improving her vocals under the tutelage of Kathy Shoemaker since 2009. Elyssa loves to sing and came in second at the 2010 Canobie Lake Idol competition. She has also performed the Star Spangled Banner for packed houses at the Lowell Spinners and Lowell Catholic Basketball games.

VALERIE RHODES (Parisian Prostitute, Ensemble) is so excited to be in this production of Les Misérables, having seen the show several times, including a performance in London. It is her dream to be a part of this show. This is her first show with ACTORS inc. Her past roles onstage include being part of the ensemble in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and a Thorpe singer in Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. She has also participated in other shows including Pippin, Brigadoon, Hello Dolly and Fiddler on the Roof.

TED RUSOMANIS (Jean Valjean) is honored for the opportunity to portray this role. For those whose eyes have wept tears of loss and sorrow yet have also brimmed over in joy; whose heart has sometimes ached but has oftentimes sung and whose spirit has felt bruised and broken yet has risen to soar above the moon and beyond the stars- This one’s for you! A Dracut native and a graduate of the University of Lowell, Ted has performed on stages throughout Europe and all over New England. This show marks Ted’s 2nd production with ACTORS inc, having played Jinx in Forever Plaid. Ted has also been privileged to play such diverse roles as Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar, Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, The King in King and I, Teen Angel in Grease, Archibald in The Secret Garden, Pippin in Pippin, The Beadle in Sweeney Todd, Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Tony in West Side Story, Rooster in Annie, The Tinman in The Wiz, The Baron in , Curly in Oklahoma!, The Baker in Into the Woods, Cole Porter in Red, Hot and Cole, Frederick in Pirates of Penzance and P.T. Barnum in Barnum. Ted is grateful to work with such a wonderfully talented cast and crew and hopes that you enjoy this musical. “Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to remain silent.” -- Victor Hugo

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PAMELA RYBA (Old Woman 1, Ensemble) is very excited to be taking part in her first ACTORS inc production and her second production of Les Misérables. Some of her favorite roles include Ruth in Pirates of Penzance, Jack’s Mother in Into the Woods, Dame Hannah in Ruddigore and Queenie in Showboat. Pamela lives in Westford with her husband, three children and two dogs.

REBECCA SHANAHAN-GALLIGANI (Madame Thénardier) has been in theater for most of her life and wouldn’t have it any other way. Becca is one of the founding members of ACTORS inc and has performed with the group in the production of Godspell and as Bonnie in Anything Goes, Lucy in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Reverend Mother in Nunsense and Nunsense: The Mega Musical, Cling in Sandbag, Stage Left, and as Appassionata Von Climax in Li’l Abner. In 2007, she directed ACTORS inc’s production The Odd Couple (Female Version) and in 2013 she directed their production of Forever Plaid. Before ACTORS inc, Becca worked as a production assistant for the Wheelock Family Theater for seven seasons, directed for the Colleges of the Fenway, and performed with the Merrimack Valley Players and Play By Players. For the past six years, Rebecca has been the Drama Guild Director at the Academy of Notre Dame in Tyngsboro, MA. When she is not on stage, Becca is the proud mother of Kevin and Angelina, and works at Keller Williams Realty International. Becca would like to thank her husband, Steven, for holding down the fort while she is out and about doing theater.

DIANE SPIOTTA-MCGARY (Old Beggar Woman, Wedding Guest, Ensemble) grew up in South Orange, NJ and now resides in Dracut with her husband, teenagers, chickens, doves and finches. After years as a homeschooling parent, Fish Hatchery volunteer, Girl Scout volunteer, 4H Leader and Boy Scout Leader, Diane looks forward to new chapters in her life. One of those chapters is entitled "Hospice Volunteer". The most recent chapter is called "ACTORS inc". Who knows how these will turn out or what others remain to be written, but they are adventures she will enjoy seeing unfold.

NICOLE TETREAULT (Factory Girl, Ensemble) is so excited to be a part of her first production with ACTORS inc! Nicole is the President of the Wilmington High School Lamplighters Drama Guild Club and GARAGE DOORS

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ALEXIS TUCKER (Woman 3, Ensemble) is a senior in high school at Nashoba Valley Technical in the TV/Media and Theater Arts Program. All her life she has participated in school productions. During the last few years she has taken flight by playing Tracy in Hairspray and Fiona in Shrek the Musical. In her free time, she is absorbing as much of the theatrical world as possible through the loving support of her family. Someday she hopes to become a theater arts teacher at a Technical High School.

JASEN WHEATLEY (Music Director, Bamatabois, Grantaire) has been seen in ACTORS inc’s performances of Forever Plaid (Music Director & Pianist), Nunsense: The Mega-Musical (Music Director & Pianist), You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Schroeder & Music Director), Nunsense (Music Director, Pianist & Sister Mary Melody), Li’l Abner (Abner Yokum & Music Director), and It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (Music Director, Pianist & Organist). He was a singing member of the Standing Room Only Players for 12 years (9 years as rehearsal pianist), and has also sung with the Actor Singers and the First United Baptist Church Choir.

ARLYNN WHITMAN (Gavroche’s Gang, Urchin) is thrilled to be in her first ACTORS inc production. She immensely enjoyed her prior theatre experience in Anne of Green Gables (Ruby Gillis) with the Leddy Center. Arlynn really enjoys swimming, music and learning French. She is currently singing in the Senior Chorus of the Sandpipers Children's Chorus in Portsmouth, NH. Arlynn, who is a homeschooled 5th grader, is an avid reader and is known to finish her library books before she ever gets home!

MEGHAN YOUNG (Woman 10, Ensemble) is very happy to be in her first production with ACTORS inc. She was born and raised in Dracut. She is a sophomore at Dracut Senior High School and currently a member of the choir. She has been dancing since she was three years old at Center Stage Dance Academy. In the 13 years she has dance, Maggie,

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LILLIAN ZAGORITES (Gavroche’s Gang) is an 11 year old, 6th grade student at Ellis School in Fremont, NH. Lillian loves animals and has three , one tortoise and nine chickens. She also helps maintain four hives of honeybees. Playing various sports and being part of the Ellis School volleyball team is another passion. Lillian has always loved singing, acting and dancing, a passion for which she realized while attending the Performing Arts Academy in Chelmsford. She has been in her school chorus since she was 7, performing solos in their holiday concerts. Last spring Lillian played Sour Kangaroo in Seussical The Musical and was lucky enough to attend “Camp Center Stage” last summer. In their show finale, she was featured as a musical soloist and a recited an old Indian story. Lillian is very excited to make her community theater debut in Les Misérables and feels so lucky to be sharing the experience with her nana, Barbara P.

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