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LaVera Seymour, PreSident Valley Forge Optimist Club 10109A Valley Forge Circle King of Prussia, PA 19406 swsibley @ msn.com 2564 Industry Lane I East Norriton, PA J9403 King of Prussia Players www.kofpplayers.org Directed by JOE CIRESI I am thrilled to have directed A Chorus Line, an extremely important show in Broadway Produced by LAURA GARIFO Musical Theater history. I thank Ron Kurowski for his insights into this show from the Music Director: KEITH S. CLATTENBURG perspective of a 14 year A Chorus line veteran, and for his clear and thoughtful feedback Choreographer: Nicole Mesiono into the emotional backstory of each character, the vision of Michael Bennett, and for welcoming us into the Chorus line family. Ron pointed out to the cast and staff that this is actually a play, based on the real lives of a group of Broadway dancers, which was developed into an ensemble show with some music, song and dance, but not a musical in how we understood musicals to be in 1975. As a dancer, I relate to the role of a dancer in a production, never the lead, but someone that supports and frames the leads. This peek into the lives and stories of these performers has moved each of us and similarly forever changed American musical theater. Four days after we started rehearsing for A Chorus Line, we received news that Marvin Hamlisch had died. His sudden death added new meaning to the cast and staff, so we are dedicating our production to him, to honor his work on this show. Like other directors before me have stated, the casting process for this show was the most challenging part. I was excited to hear that for most cast members, they were cast their dream role, which I feel is reflected in their performances. Having to be triple threats (actor, singer and dancer) has been quite demanding, and I am impressed with the enthusiasm and skill everyone shared in the rehearsal process. I thank this amazing PERfORMANCE DATES cast, with whom I call friends, for putting yourselves on the line and moving out of your AND TIMES comfort zone by emotionally exploring your characters, and for actively engaging in the creative process. Thank you for allowing me to direct you. Most of the cast shared with ~ii3~~ me how they personally relate to their character and this show, and for this I am 2 I , grateful. I would like to thank the ensemble, not chosen for the line, but who have I immensely given to the show. I would like to thank my incredible production team I .. I 7:30 I 7:30 I (Maria, Chris, Tom, lori, Connie, Harvey, Andrew, larry, Christen, Barry, Ed and Justin) I I , I I I I without whom I would not have been able to direct this production, and the pit, the , 7 ,3 I • [" other unsung group, for all of your work. I selected the best with whom to work, and I I I am honored that you have given me your best. 2:00 ,I 7:30 7:30 I 2:00 ! I , I A Chorus line personally speaks to our cast and I hope that this production speaks to you. I expect that you will enjoy getting to know these characters, as much as we have Shannondell Performing Arts Theater fallen in love with each and every one of them. This is what we did for love. 10000 Shannondell Boulevard Audubon,PA THE PAJAMA GAME Bows, i1 presented through special arrangement with MU1ic Theatre International (lUI). All authorized performance rnoteriak Otll 0110 nrpplied b, MTI. Cassandra Morabito Book by George Abban and Ridlard Bissell 421 West 541b Sh'ecl. New York. NY 10019 Music arnllfria by Mard Adler and Jerry Raz Phone: 212·541-4684 Fax, 212·n7-46S4 I nw.MT1Shcws.com The Place: An Audition; Here I Hope I Get It... Company The Time: 1975 original choreography interpreted by Tom Blair I Can Do That Mike choreogrophy by Jeremy Goble A CHORUS LINE IS PERFORMED WITHOUT AN INTERMISSION " And " Bobby, Richie, Val, Judy & Company choreography by Tom Blair Please turn off all cell phones and pagers. At The Ballet Sheila, Bebe & Maggie choreography by Tom Blair Please, no flash photography. Sing! Kristine & AI Videotaping or other video/audio recording is strictly prohibited. choreography by Tom Blair Upper Merion Area School District Hello Twelve, Hello Thirteen, Hello Love Company is a Non-Smoking establishment. choreography by Tom Blair Nothing Diana Dance: Ten; Looks: Three Val The Music and the Mirror.. Cassie original choreography interpreted by Tara Dromgoole Angelo's P"Z2:8 One Company Screwballs Bar and Grill original choreography interpreted by Tom Blair Peppers I alian Res aurant and Bar The Tap Combination Company original choreography by Tara Dromgoole & Seeea Schiel Rothschild's Detailing What I Did For Love Diana & Company Fuii professional detail One: Reprise Company Reaso:1oble rctes original choreography interpreted by Tom Blair ?rompt in ome servIce Alec Rothschild Atr [email protected] 61 0-34S-'? 13.:1 Cast of Characters Crew Members 2ach John Trapani Director Cassandra Morabito Larry : Tom Blair Producer Maria Boccella Cassie _ __ Tara Dromgoole Music Director Christopher Bur;'..her Choreographer Torn Blair & Various Cast Members Sheila Christine Winans Technical Director Dr. Lawrence Anderson Val " Meghan Schulz Vocal Director Lori Sitzabee Diana Lorraine M. Delgado-Amador Vocal Coach Connie Koppe Judy Becca Schiel Rebearsal Accompanists Matt Bennis, C.J. Nave, Jason Owens Kristine Elizaheth Cascarelli Ligbting Design Christen Mandracchia Maggie Melody Stanert Lighting Operators Andrew Perelman, Harvey Perelman, Justin O'Connor Set Construction Dr. Lawrence A. Anderson, Mark Sborlini. Paul Volpi Bebe Ashley O'Connor Properties Tom Blair, Maria BoccelJo, Cassandra Morabito, Mark Sborlini Connie Megan Goehring Sound Design , Barry Preston Mike \C Jeremy Gable Sound Engineer Ed Wagner Richie Jerry McGrier Technical Support Keitb Clattenburg. Ricbard Jenkins Don Kevin McCormack Costumers Maria Boccelio, Liz Cascarelli, Cassandra Morabito House Manager Patty Volpi Paul Achilles Inverso Stage Manager Harvey Perelman Mark Chris Horan Stage Crew Daniel Guest, Andrew Perelman Greg Kevin Dnrkin Publicity Torn Blair, Maria Boccello, Janice Jankowski Bobby Hugh Abbott Laura Garifo, Cassandra Morabito, Patty Volpi "AI Mark Sborlini Playbill Maria Boccella, Chris Horan, Patty Volpi Tricia Mary MacAvoy Playbill Printer OrnniPress Vicki Sarah Joyce Poster Printers The Homer Group Poster and Playbill Design and Layou!.. Maria Boccello, Laura Garifo. Cbris Horan Ensemble Maria Boccello, Jordan Clark, Nina Edelman, Deborah Fair, Daniel Guest, Kate Guest, John Haak, Shannon Karoly, Photography Torn Blair, Victoria Blair, Mandy Lee Mandy Lee, Sydney Miller, Brynna Moran, Box Office Cbair Nora Anne DiLemmo A! Pasquale, Veronica Smith, Abby Scott, Sue Scott Box Office Staff Ralph E. DiLemmo, Nancy Lake Hugh Abbott (Bobby) is thrilled to make A Chorus Line his dehut with the Players. Music Director / Conductor Christopher Burgher Hugh was last seen in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest at the Eagle Theater. He is also the Cultural Arts Coordinator at the Upper Main Line YMCA and is a graduate ofTemple University's Theater Program. Thanks to Janet, Sophia, Trey, and Orchestra Coordinator : Jeff Schmidt Elizabeth for continuing to support my love ofperforming. Dr. Lawrence A. Anderson (Technical Director I Set Design) is thrilled to have Flute / Piccolo Elisabeth Sibley had Mark Sborlini and Paul Volpi who did most ofthe building for this show. Larry enjoyed spending his time researching various materials for building mirrors and making "rain curtains" and then turning the construction over to the team. He and his Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax, Clarinet Bruce Greenwald family were happy his building time was spent completing the deck.. regrading the back yard and continuing work on creating more storage space. Larry bas been seen Trumpet John Catino, Rich Ford in numerous shows with the Players, most recently as Pseudolus in A Funny Thing Hoppened on the Way to the Forum, and has filled many other jobs, including Director ofthe 2012 production of The Pirates ofPenzance and President ofthe French Hom Jackie Conway Players. Tom Blair (Larry I Choreographer) After graduating from the University of Trombone JeffSchmidt, Ed Zeiser Pennsylvania in 1972, Tom became a professional ballet dancer with the Los Angeles Ballet and still dances with several local eompanies today. Torn has been seen on stage as Jack The Minstrel in Incorruptible. Dr. Dee in Shakespeare's Land Bass Chuck Zurek ofThe Dead. Greg inA Chorus Line, Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream, and most recently as Major General Stanley in the Players' production ofThe Pirates of Penzance. Tom has choreographed many shows for the Players including, Kiss Me Percussion ...... •...... Larry Anderson Kate, Music Man, and Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Torn is honored to work with Cassandra Morabito and delighted to work with this excellent cast on what is one afhis favorite Broadway shows. Tom lives with his wife and Piano Celia A. Beatty, Matt Bennis, CJ Nave, Jason Owens daughters in Perkiomenville. Maria Boccell. (producer) is excited to be involved with her fourth production with the Players. She produeed the Players' Summer Show, Fiddler on the Roof Most recently, Maria appeared in The Pirates ofPenzance, Anything Goes and Hello Dolly!. She has also worked on costuming, set dressing and prop acquisition for numerous local theatre productions. It has been an amazing experience! I am so proud ofeach and every one ofyou! Christopher Burgher (Music Director) Christopher has enjoyed working with the Players in a variety ofroles, and is very pleased to be Music Director for A Chorus Line. Chris sends many thanks to the staff, cast who has worked very hard on the music, & crew. Working for the first time with Cassandra Morabito and her team has been fantastie. Special thanks to JeffSchmidt and the orchestra (ineluding Mom)' Elizabeth Cascarelli (Kristine) is thrilled to be a part ofA Chorus Line. Some of Monique Legare in Willow Grove. I hope I get it! Thanks for the love and support her favorite roles include "Liesl" in The Sound ofMusic, "Bakers Wife" in Into the from Dan and the Edelman Family. Woods and "Ursula" in Bye Bye Birdie. She would like to thank the production staff for all oftheir hard work and her parents for always being there to support her. Deborah Fair (Ensemble) has made the switch from Filthy Red, the deadly pirate. aboard the Players' production ofThe Pirates ofPenzance. Since there be not much Jordan Clark (Ensemble) is currently a ninth grade student at Wissahickon High gold in The Mermaid Playwrights Theater and The Footlighters Theater, cross your School. She is also a member ofThe Blue Bell School ofDance's Competition fingers for her... "God I hope she gets it...She really needs this job." Dance Company. Jordan started her dance career at age three and joined The Blue Bell School ofDance in 2002. Jotdan enjoys all forms ofdance, but is especially Jeremy Gable (Mike) is the one with the weird glasses and facial hair. He was a versed in ballet, jazz. and tap. This is Jordan's debut as an ensemble member ofa Resident Playwright for Plays & Players Theater in Philadelphia. His plays have stage production. premiered in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Twitter, and have been featured in Philadelphia Weekly, Theater Magazine and Relevant Magazine. He has Lorraine M. Delgado-Amador (Diana) is still in awe that she will be on stage as also performed in numerous plays and musicals, and won the 2004 OC Weekly one ofher favorite musical characters and in her flrSt Puerto Rican role. She is also Theater Award for Best Solo Performance. He served as Artistic Director ofthe humbled to be doing her first show with the Players alongside an artistically Hunger Artists Theater Company in Orange County, California from 2006 to 2009. accomplished cast and production team - gracias Cassandra for trusting me. She More info can be found at www.jeremygable.com. Much love and thanks to his mom would like to win an Oscar for portraying Elizabeth Taylor in a movie about her life. for putting A Chorus Line into the VCR so many years ago. Rest in Peace Marvin In the meantime, she works at GSK as a QC Biochemist, is completing her thesis for Hamliscb. the Arts Administration Masters at Drexel and does Community Theater in the area. Past productions include: Sylvia, Anno in the Tropics, The Mousetrap, The Memory Megan Goehring (Connie) is so excited to be participating in her first show with ofWater, Charley's Aunt, Cabaret, Noises Off', The Beginning'ofAugust. To her the Players. Megan previously Assistant Directed Bye Bye Birdie at Footligbter's family back in the island: les quiero y extraiio mucho - gracias por venir a verme. To Theater. A few ofMegan's favorite past roles include Cinderella in Into the Woods my friends: thanks for your support. To Javier: te amo. She dedicates this production and Marian Paroo in The Music Man. Megan wishes all ofher fellow actors the best to her uncle Tio Pedro AmadoLel poeta mayor! ofluck and thanks everyone involved in A Chorus Line for making this a wonderful experience! Tara Dromgoole (Cassie) Tara is thrilled to be returning to A Chorus Line as Cassie. She previously portrayed Sheila at the Ritz Theater in NJ. This may be her Daniel Guest (Ensemble I Stage Crew) is pleased to be in another musical with his first show with the Players, but she is no stranger to the stage. This show is her 20th lovely wife, Kate and the Mad Mac Attack. Dan started his theatrical bobby late in musical production. Favorite roles include Millie in Thoroughly Modem Millie, life but has been "booked" since be saw his wife tap dance in Cr",,'Y For You. Since Polly in Crazyfor You, Peggy Sawyer in 42nd Street, Mimi in Rent, & Cinderella in then, he has been a character actor in Music Man, Annie Get Your Gun, Footloose, Into to the Woods. Most recently, she played Smitty in JMT's How to Succeed.. Tara Bye Bye Birdie, The Producers, Fiddler on the Roof, Once Upon a Mallress, and resides in Willow Grove and works as a physical therapist at Abington Hospital. Guys andDolls. Dan has enjoyed supporting the unbelievable singers and dancers of Live every moment, Laugh every day, and Love beyond words! A Chorus Line. Lots oftaJent that you will enjoy! It is Dan's flrSt experience with the Players and he bopes it is not the last! Dan dedicates his performance to Kate Kevin Durkin (Greg) A Chorus Line marks Kevin Durkin's Players debut! He is She's The One!! thrilled to be playing his dream role in his dream show!! Thanks to Cassandra for casting me against type. Just kidding! But thanks to Cassandra anyway, for being a Kate Guest (Ensemble) has been performing with Chestnut Hill College fabulous director, and to all the exceptional cast and crew!! Much love to Mom, Dad, Community Theater and the community choir since 1999. She's grateful and happy Matt, Emma. and Mom-Mom! to be on stage with the Players, learning to use her "Butt Lungs" and other semi dormant body parts while meeting new friends "Too-Young-to-Take-Over" and Nina Edelman (Ensemble) is in yet another dance audition...from ballet, jazz and "Too-Old-to-Ignore". Thanks to Tom, Lori and Cassandra: I think I Got It! Summer Stock in New York to ballet, jazz, tap and International Folk Dancing with Jobn Haak (Ensemble) is a native ofLebanon, PA and is bappy to be singing in the also a Designated Linklater Teacber (DLT) and Certified Practitioner ofPhonetic ensemble with tbe Players. His previous vocal exploits bave taken him to the Great Pillows. Connie currently teacbes speech for actors at The Ira Brind Scbool of Wall and Carnegie Hall. Thanks Kate and Don for the introduction! Theater Arts at the University ofthe Arts. Cbris Horan (Mark) is in his first production with the Players and he is delighted to Mandy Lee (Ensemble) began her career as a dancer at the age ofthree. Sbe bas join this cast. Chris has been active in community theatre since he was ten years old. studied, and is skilled in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, and baton. Mandy teaches Some ofhis favorite roles include: Harold Hill in The Music Man, Orin the Dentist I dance at Dance Fusion Performance Center where she also trains weekly. She in Lillie Shop ofHorrors. Mr. Mayor in Seussicalthe Musical and the Police Officer studied photograpby at Antonelli Art Institute. Mandy also owns and operates a in Bye, Bye, Birdie. Chris has also directed two children's theater productions, stage I successful photography business. Always one to soak up knowledge, she is working managed and has run sound. I would like to thank Cassandra and the production on a Bachelor's Degree in Business at Penn State Brandywine. Mandy bas worked as team for the opportunity to be in this challenging and exciting show. I also thank the an assistant cboreographer in Jesus Christ Superstar, Wipeout and Don'/ Stop cast and crew for a great show! Believin'. This past summer, choreographed the Delaware County local premier production of The Lillie Mermaid Jr. with Center Stage Productions. Mandy would Achilles Inverso (Paul) is excited to be performing for the first time with the like to thank ber Parents for always supporting her in all that she does and is excited Players. He has been a dancer and theatre performer for nearly twenty years in and grateful to work with such a talented cast and Crew. productions primarily in and around Philadelphia. His favorite roles include: Harold Hill in The Music Man, Dickon in The Secret Garden. and NarratorlMysterious Man Mary MacAvoy (Irida) has performed in local musical theater groups for many in Into the Woods. In addition to performing, Achilles has been a dance and years. Some ofber favorite roles include Sarah in Company, Shirley Markowitz in acrobatics instructor for over ten years. He would like to thank bis friends and family The Producers, Vi in Footloose and Mae Perterson in Bye Bye Birdie. She has been a for their continued support. studio and jingle singer and also lead singer in a local band. Mary is a social worker " and has been working in Philadelphia for many years. Sarah Joyce (Vicki) is excited to be in ber first production with the Players. It has been many years since sbe has been on a stage, but is thrilled to be back in action. Christen Mandracchia (Lighting Design) bolds a BA in Theater from Ursinus Sbe has thoroughly enjoyed this experience with the cast and crew. She is grateful to College. She previously worked with the Players' as the lighting designer for Fiddler everyone for making A Chorus Line such a memorable experience, one that will stay on the Roof She acts, directs, and designs lighting professionally in Philadelphia, in her heart forever! New Jersey and New York, and has worked with TLC's Buddy the Cake Boss. She is the Assistant Technical Director ofthe Drama Program "Studio 38" at Pope John Shannon Karoly (Ensemble) is tbrilled to be in this musical production. Since Paul II High School in Royersford, where she also works as a lighting designer and starting dance lessons at the age of5, she bas fallen in love with the stage. At the . assistant director. She recently directed the world premier ofThe Hard Way with Blue Bell School ofDance, Sbannon studies ballet, jazz and modern dance and RebelYard Theater Collective in Philadephia, designed lights for the sbow student teaches, as well as, competes with the Company Dance team. Thanks for this Daydreams as part ofthe Philly Fringe Festival and appeared as Paulette in Legally great opportunity to dance with the Players. Blonde the Musical with Vivianna Theater Company. She is also a stage manager for Without a Cue Productions which puts on comedic murder mystery dinner Connie Koppe (Vocal Coach) After coacbing last year's cast of The Pirates of theaters throughout the Philadelpbia area. She plans on attending graduate school for Penzance, Connie is pleased to return to the Players as vocal coach for A Chorus directing. Line. Connie is a singer. music educator, singing and speech teacher, opera director and private vocal coach. Connie has coacbed and directed the chorus ofCarmina Kevin McCormack (Don) moved to Philadelphia from Oklahoma City in 20 II and Burana at the Hollybush Festival at Rowan University and taught American Culture made his debut with the Players as the Purser in Anything Goes and followed that up through popular song to visiting Chinese college students. This summer she directed as the Constable in the Players' summer hit Fiddler on the Roof He was most Don Giovanni for Opera Libera and gave a workshop on dialect to the cast of recently seen on area stages in the title role ofFootlighters Theatre's production of Scrooge: The Musical for MCT. As a performer, Connie is currently the lead singer The Importance ofBeing Earnest. His other favorite past roles include Freddie in for the cabaret band Enchante. She holds a B.S. in Music Education from Indiana Noises Off, Marcellus in The Music Man, LaFou in Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Universiry ofPa and a Master ofMusic in Opera from Temple University. Sbe is and Arthur in Camelat, a role in which he received a Ginny Award for Best Actor in AI Pasquale (Ensemble) is in his second production with the Players. He was seen a Leading Role. as the Rabbi in the Players' Summer Production - Fiddler on the Roof He bas sung in numerous productions over the past years, including: Carousel and Trial by Jury. Jerry McGrier (Richie) Not much is known about Jerry. He is a man ofmany AI presently is singing with the Nortbpennsmen Barbersbop Chorus ofLansdale Pa. monikers which include, yet are not limited to: The Machine Gun, Mr. 14% body fat, and The Icon. It is certain that he's been on stage at some point in his life, but when Harvey Perelman (Stage Manager / Lighting Operator) worked most recently asked "where?", it is almost ~lways met with a blank stare. So let's just go with he's with the Players on the summer musical - Fiddler on the Roof He has been involved happy to be here...or anywhere for that matter. A."l:e'! for the past 15 years in the productions ofBetb Sholom Congregation in Elkins Park, PA. He started out working back stage on crew and props, and later on became the Sidney Miller (Ensemble) is making her musical debut and is tremendously excited producer. stage manager, set designer and builder. He has also been active at Lower to be performing A Chorus Line with all the amazing people ofthe Players. Sydney Moreland High School's drama department as producer. stage manager, and set has been taking dance classes at Blue Bell Scbool ofDance. Thanks to Cassandra builder. He is looking forward to working with his son Andrew on tbis production, for asking me to be in this amazing musical and to everyone else who has made these and would like to thank the A Chorus Line team for giving bim thes opportunity. He past few months awesome! would also like to tbank his wife Ilene for her support. Cassandra Morabito (Director) is thrilled to be directing this talented and Andrew Perelman (Lighting Operator / Stage Crew) is in bis fIrst show with the thoughtful cast and working with the professional production staffofA Chorus Line Players. Andrew has a BA from West Chester University in Technical Theatre. He "it's a thrilling combination'" She chairs the costuming committee with the Players. has worked at Act TWO Playhouse. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, and Hedgerow is the Artistic Director at the Mermaid Playwrights Theater in Cbestnut Hill, Pa. and Theatre. His love for theater began when he was eigbt years old with his family in teaches ballroom dance at Blue Bell School ofDance. Cassandra is honored that the Beth Sholom Congregation's productions in Elkins Park and at Lower Moreland cast was open to looking at themselves in this delicate process of. peeling the layers Higb School. He is looking forward to working with his father on this production. offofthe onion, to expose a bit ofthemselves in this show, and for physically Andrew would like to thank the A Chorus Line team for the opportunity. committing to stamina training and abdominal work-outs. She will be forever grateful to tbe cast and stafffor their time and talent. "God I think they got it!" Barry Preston (Sound Design) is bappy to be working on A Chorus Line. He is the writer, arranger, lead guitarist, lead vocalist, and producer for the band Mongrel Mix. Brynna Moran (Ensemble) is bappy to be performing with the Players. Sbe attends Originally from New Jersey, be moved to Philadelpbia as a child and has been Abington High Scbool, and bas been dancing since the age of2 at Blue Bell Scbool playing in area bands since he was fifteen, making appearances from Boston to ofDance wbere sbe now takes 5 classes and student teaches 5 classes a week. She . Florida. Preston plays elecltic and acoustic guitar, slide guitar, banjo, mandolin, competes on the Junior Company Dance Competition Team for BBSD, and plays harmonica. piano, and Hamniond organ. He also has a background in hom and string violin and guitar. Sbe was last seen at Footlighters Theater in Let Go! She would like arrangement. Barry's daughter Angela is the director and owner ofTbe Blue Bell to thank.pad, Mom, Kyle and Regan for their support! Scbool ofDance in Blue Bell, PA. Ashley O'Connor (Bebe) is ber fIrst sbow with the Players, and she is very excited Ed Wagner (Sound Engineer) is pleased to be working on A Chorus Line. He plays that it is A Chorus Line! Sbe has also been seen in The Rocky Horror Show as Janet on keyboards, organs, and vocals for the band Mongrel Mix. Ed grew up with Wiess, Bye Bye Birdie as Kim Macafee and All Shook Up! as Natalie Haller. Ashley computer programming and video editing, and has been doing some type ofmusic is very excited to be working with sucb a wonderful cast and crew. She would like to production since grade school. Playing in Philadelphia area bands since age 16, his thank ber friends and family for all their support, as well as ber director, Cassandra style is influenced by classic material from Lou Reed to David Bowie, as well as for all the help she has given ber along tbe way. :) contemporary Electronica and Pop music. Other pursuits include songwriting, arranging and music instruction. Justin O'Connor (Light Operator) is working with the Players for the fIrst time. He bas also helped with The Rocl..y Horror Show at Barnstormers Theater and Bye Mark Sborlini (AI/Set Construction) lives in King ofPrussia with his wife Kelly, Bye Birdie at Footlighters Theater. He is very excited to be belping with A Chorus and two daughters Gabrielle and Olivia. He has been helping with the cookies at Line, and working with his aunt who is playing Bebe. intermission for the last few shows ofthe Players. Before the cookie gig, he was Cassandra for this opportunity. I also thank this wonderful cast and production team jumping in where needed: building sets, stage managing and / or filling in on stage. for such a great experience. It has been an honor and a privilege to work with such He is honored to be on the stage with this talented group ofactor and dancers. He talented and dedicated people! hopes you enjoy the show! Veronica Smith (Ensemble) is from Mobile, AL originally and has loved living Becca Schiel (Judy) is in her second production with the Players. Before her fIrst in Plllladelpllla for the last year and a half. Making her big break into community role the Players as Tzeitel in Fiddler on Ihe Roof, she was Dorothy Gale in The theatre this summer, she played Gwendolyn Fairfax in The Imparlance oJBeing Wizard oJOz with Footlighters Theatre. Previously, shes played ensemble roles in Earnesl at the Footli~hters Theatre in Berwyn, PA. A big fan ofsong and dance, ~ . various shows and starred in a couple short srudent fllms. To date, her favorite role Veronica is thrilled to be a part ofA Chorus Line and looks forward to contmued has been Gretl in The Sound ojMusic, her fIrst musical at the age of6. Becca thanks involvement in the Philadelphia area theatre community. the wonderful cast and crew ofA Chorus Line for being a stellar group ofpeople. She would also like to thank her family for not using her room for storage, despite Melody Stanert (Maggie) is excited to make her Players debut in such an iconic the fact that shes never home! show. She has studied dance under many teachers, including Ballet Russe De Monte Carlo soloist. Edmund Novak. and ABT soloist, Eileen Hebron. Melody holds her Abby Scott (Ensemble) is making her Players's debut. She has been involved with BA in Dance' from Palm Beach Atlantic University and teaches dance throughout numerous productions at Footligbters Theater. among other places. Once again, she southeastern PA. Favorite credits include: Giraffes Don i Dance as Gerald, West Side shares the stage with her mom. For Abby it is a family event, having just shared the Story as Jet Girl, Joseph ...Dreomcoat as Wailing Wife, and Oklahoma as u1s Dream stage with Mom and Dad in Footlighter's Bye Bye Birdie. Thank you to Cassandra Laurie and Dancer. "Ifyou have any talent, that's God's gift to you; ifyou use that for asking us to audition, to my family and friends for your support, and to God for talent, that's your gift to God:' -Red Skelton blessing me with these talents. Psalm 98: I. John Trapani (Zach) is very excited to be performing in Ills second on-stage Sue Scott (Ensemble) Is there any girl who ever attended dance class during the past performance with the Players. Most recently, John appeared in The Pirates ojPenzance three decades who didn't dream ofbeing in A Chorus Line? Usually seen at with the Players and Early One Evening at the Rainbow Bar & Grille with Footlighters Footlighters Theater, where she most recently played the Mayor's Wife in Bye Bye Theater. John would like to thank the talented cast and production stafffor a wonderful Birdie Sue is t1rrilled that ber initiation into the Players is for this revered musical experience. and Cassandra for making him sing and dance in spandex and a gold top and th~t sbe again shares the stage with daughter, Abby. Thanks to Cassandra for this opportunity (and for her rookie community theater show, LeI Go). Dedicated to Miss hat when he thought he had auditioned for a speaking-only role. Marie, Miss Sandy & Miss Cathi! Christine Winans (Sheila) is thrilled to be performing again with the Players! Favorite past roles include: Rose Smith in Meet Me in St. Louis, ,Miss Adelaide in Meghan Shulz (Val)) is thrilled to make her PA theater debut with the Players. A. Guys andDolls and Grace Farrell in Annie. She thanks the director, choreographer, DC transplant. she was last seen in The Arlington Players' The Producers as a NazI storm-tapper, among other things. Thanks to Cassandra and stafffor the opportunity. cast, crew, pit, and God for an amazing experience as Sheila. "Break a Leg'" Love to the boy thing and the roomie, who haven't seen her much lately. Meghan dedicates this performance to her wonderful mom, who took her to see tills show at a tender. impressionable age, and her equally wonderful dad, who put up with the results. Lori Sitzabee (Vocal Director) A Chorus Line is the fIrst Broadway musical that Lori saw and is proud to be joining the Players for this production. She is a music therapist and bas worked as a private music instructor for over 25 years, and performed with several area ensembles as a vocalist and instrumentalist. She has had the opportunity to direct and/or music direct 15 main stage productions with several local community theaters. Lori's most recent performance in a musical was with Footlighter's Theater as the Witch in Into the Woods. I would like to thank To Kelly: Happy 20 Year Anniversary! You are my "ONE"! --- Love, Mark AL PASQUALE USMC SEMPER FIDELIS ARVIN HAMLISCH Liz, aka my stage twin- "I wish!" you the hest ofluck in all ofyour performances. I'm so happy we got another chance to perform together! Love We would like to give special thanks to.... Angela Preston and the Blue Bell School of Dance Meggles Ron Kurowski (performed the role of Bobby in A Chorus Line from 1975 to 1990) Mary McAvoy Encore Theater Company Christine- oh how I will miss our carpool conversations after ACL is over. Thad Shirey Good luck in all ofyour performances. I know you'll be great! Love, Megs The Players would like to acknowledge: Upper Merion Area School District Dr. Karen Geller, Principal of Upper Merion Area Middle School Congratulations to the cast, crew, pit, and production staffofACL! You all Upper Merion Area School Board UMASD Buildings and Grounds Department did a great job and I am blessed to work with you all! - Christine UMASD Custodial Staff John Adilelto Jane Callahan Matthew Cullen Thank you Meghan for spending hours teaching me the dances!! - Christine Antoinette DiStasio Melissa Edge Kathy Marinick Terri Schunder Kevin M---1 think you earned another IDGH FIVE! - Love, Maria Upper Merion Township Upper Merion Township Tricentennial Upper Merion Parks & Rec Shannondell at Valley Forge The King of Prussia Players 2011-2012 Board of Directors Lighting the night since 1956! 2012 1971·1972 PRESIDENT MEMBERS AT LARGE 2031·2ClD2 J9S6.J9S7 A Olorus Line The Heiress Dr:lcula FU'$t Fish Keith S. Clattenburg Fiddler on the Roof Play On Lion in Wmter P1:I.z:l.Suitc· Patty Volpi Pir3tes ofP"nz.1nce Brigadoon You're a Good Man. How to Succeed in Business 'Oll 2000-2001 Olarlie Brown 1970-1971 VICE PRESIDENT Dr. Jeffery Prushankin Guys and Dolls Rumors 1985·1986 Wait Until D:ltk Anything Goes Hedd:l G:lbler Footlight Frenzy Harvey Dr. lawrence A. Anderson The King and I 110 in the Shade Murder Amons Friends Don'tDrink the W.ater laura Garifo 2010 1999·2000 Marne 1969·1970 TREASURER Annie Lend Me A Tenor 1984-1985 Angel Street Nora Anne Dilemmo Meet Me In $t Louis The Trip 10 Bountiful , Tribute M:rniage Go Round Anita Burgher 2009-2010 Crousel Come B:lck 10 thc 5 and C::letusAower Moon Over Bufblo 1998-1999 Dime. 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