Something Rotten!

The Award-Winning Performing Arts Program at St. Joseph Regional High School proudly presents...

The Inserra Theater May 7-9 & May 12-15

I am obsessed with SOMETHING ROTTEN! I’ve seen it four times on my own, taken eighty BTW Summer campers to see it, have recommended it to numerous friends, and bought countless tickets as gifts. There, I admit it. Guilty as charged!

I first saw SOMETHING ROTTEN! in 2015 and immediately fell in love with the show. As I joined the audience in a standing ovation (in the middle of the first act!) I dreamt of bringing SOMETHING ROTTEN! to St. Joes. It is the perfect show for our stage, with great male leads, many feature roles, a funny and clever script, and a good message to boot. But the journey to bring this show to the Inserra Theater was not unlike that of the Bottom Brothers. I tried unsuccessfully many, many times to get the show rights. I went to see the tour, which was staring an alumni of the St. Joe’s Stage, Richard Spitaletta, playing the role of Nigel. I fell in love with the show even more but waited, not so patiently, for the tour to end. And then the COIVD 19 pandemic struck. Finally, SJR is the first school in the northeast to perform SOMETHING ROTTEN!, and in front of a LIVE audience!

SOMETHING ROTTEN! is a celebration of musical theater. The “first musical ever” is part of the storyline, and the references to over 20 other musicals are both subtle and blatant. How many Broadway musical references did you notice? The show also does what all good musicals do, it takes you on a theatrical journey that changes you, makes you feel, think, laugh and transforms you from your life to a different place. Who doesn’t need that right now?

Mounting this production, an enormous undertaking in normal times, was an even greater challenge due to COVID. School closings, actor quarantines, and constant

mask wearing have become our new normal. What got us to this point is a tremendously talented and dedicated cast, crew, and production team that feel in love with SOMETHING ROTTEN! from day one. It has been my pleasure to watch their enthusiasm continue to grow over the last few months. . The SOMETHING ROTTEN! Family have made many sacrifices to bring this production to the level it’s at today. Your, enjoyment makes it all worthwhile

Welcome to our musical, Welcome to the Renaissance, Welcome to SOMETHING ROTTEN! FINALLY! John T. Asselta Producer

2 SAINT JOSEPH REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL proudly presents… In the Inserra Theater

Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell Music and Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick Conceived by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick Arrangements Orchestrations Glen Kelly Larry Hochman Originally produced on Broadway by Kevin McCollum Broadway Global Ventures CMC Mastro/Goodman Jerry & Ronald Frankel Morris Berchard Kyodo Tokyo Inc. Wendy Federman Barbara Freitag LAMS Productions Winkler/DeSimone Timothy Laczynski Dan Markley Harris/Karmazin Jam Theatricals Robert Greenbalt and Jujamcyn Theaters Developed in association with the 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle, WA, David Armstrong Executive Producer and Artistic Director, Beradine Griffin, Managing Director and Bill Berry, Producing Artistic Director Director TARYN TONELLI Choreographer Musical Director MICHAEL CALLAHAN RICHARD TODD ADAMS Scenic Design Costume Design Technical Director RYAN HOWELL THOMASINA HYLAND ERIC FREDERICKS

Hair & Make-Up Design Lighting Design Property Design DEE SPENCER-BUSH CURTIS REIK JOANIE TROAST

Assistant Director/Stage Manager Production Manager MARC DAVID WRIGHT EVAN HOEHN Producer JOHN T. ASSELTA

SOMETHING ROTTEN! Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com 3 Cast

Nick Bottom ...... Ben Hajek (5/7, 5/8 MAT, 5/9, 5/12, 5/13, 5/15 PM) Brendan Moran (5/8 PM, 5/14, 5/15 MAT)

Nigel Bottom ...... Liam Fahey (5/7, 5/8 PM, 5/9, 5/13, 5/14, 5/15 PM) Jeffrey Guneratne (5/8 MAT, 5/12, 5/15 MAT )

Shakespeare ...... Quinn Burns

Bea ...... Sarah Lepre (5/7, 5/13, 5/14) Kylie McVey (5/8 MAT, 5/9, 5/15 PM) Valentina Zazzali (5/8 PM, 5/12, 5/15 MAT)

Nostradamus ...... Taylor Terry (5/7, 5/9, 5/13) Grace Capeless (5/8 MAT, 5/12, 5/15 PM) Erin Teasdale (5/8 PM, 5/14, 5/15 MAT)

Portia ...... Anna Calev (5/7, 5/9, 5/15 PM) Emily Pellecchia (5/8 MAT, 5/12, 5/15 PM) Christina Priestner (5/8 PM, 5/13, 5/14)

Brother Jeremiah ...... RJ Buscher

Minstrel ...... Mary Costabile (5/7, 5/8 PM, 5/12, 5/15 MAT, 5/15 PM) Morgan Battaglia (5/7, 5/8 MAT, 5/9, 5/12, 5/15 PM) Fia Fusco (5/8 MAT, 5/9, 5/13, 5/14) Emma Coughlin (5/8 PM, 5/13, 5/14, 5/15 MAT)

Lord Clapham ...... John Laux (5/7, 5/8 MAT, 5/12, 5/13, 5/15 PM) Michael Mainelli (5/8 PM, 5/9, 5/14, 5/15 MAT)

Shylock ...... Joshua Friedman

4 The Troupe

Robin ...... Aaron Ariza

Tom Snout ...... RJ Buscher

Francis Flute ...... Jordan Fluellen

Peter Quince ...... Jeffrey Guneratne/Liam Fahey

Ensemble ...... Erin Gallagher Kate Hynes Olivia Landolfi Samantha Landolfi Jenna Lubnewski Majella Maltempi Ella Marron Olivia Morrison Maeve Murray Timothy O’Sullivan Zoe Ottomanelli Milaina Risoli Maeve Frize Crew

Samantha Anderson Michael Blum Owen Caputo Katelyn Coughlan Alyssa Darella Kaitlyn DeMartini Olivia DeMartini Caroline Dyson Samantha Emr Madeline Heinimann Kara Ignacio Alyssa Mack Payton McIntyre Sophie Morales Mary Virgina Nye Ava Previzi Sean Raleigh Anna Salewycz Sophia Sakewycz Carolyn Sandt Catherine Lang Jack Lyons Michael Lang Volunteers are vital to the success of a production. Whether you painted the set, sent in lunch for the crew, helped with the costuming, hair & make-up, decorated the lobby, assisted in marketing and promotion, we cannot thank you enough!

This performance of Something Rotten! will use the theatrical effect of strobe lights. If you have any questions or concerns, please see house management.

5 Production Team

Producer ...... John T. Asselta Director...... Taryn Tonelli Choreographer ...... Michael Callahan Music Director ...... Richard Todd Adams Technical Director/Set Construction ...... Eric Fredericks Scenic Design ...... Ryan Howell Lighting Design ...... Curtis Reik Costume Design...... Thomasina Hyland Hair & Make-Up Design ...... Dee-Spencer Bush Property Design ...... Joanie Troast Production Manager ...... Evan Hoehn Assistant Director/Stage Manager ..... Marc David Wright Sound Design ...... Brad Zuckerman Costume Coordinator ...... Evan Hoehn Assistant to the Costumer ...... Nancy Reynolds Wardrobe Mistress ...... Lori LoCastro Set Builder ...... Patrick Brennan Paint Charge ...... Kiara Wong Lobby Design Coordinator ...... Kim Buscher Arts Appreciation Coordinator ...... Eva Hajek Educational Impact Coordinator ...... George Teasdale Program Printer ...... Minuteman Press, Ho-Ho-Kus Production Videographer ...... Video by Janos

Special Thanks Hillary Ba rnett, Catherine Brunell, John Cariani, Charlene Fusco, Leslie Kritzer, Nicole Priestner, J anel Sipala, Wendy Thau, Linda Zazzali and The Pellecchia Family

6 Musical Numbers ACT I

Overture ...... SJR Orchestra

Welcome to the Renaissance ...... Minstrels & Company

God, I Hate Shakespeare ...... Nick, Nigel, & Troupe

Right Hand Man ...... Bea, Nick, Nigel

God, I Hate Shakespeare (Reprise) ...... Nick

A Musical ...... Nick, Nostradamus, & Company

The Black Death ...... Nick, Nigel, & Troupe

I Love the Way ...... Portia, Nigel

Will Power...... Shakespeare & Company

Bottom’s Gonna Be on Top ...... Nick & Company

ACT II

Entr’acte ...... SJR Orchestra Welcome to the Renaissance (Reprise) ...... Minstrels

Hard to be the Bard ...... Shakespeare & Company

It’s Eggs ...... Nick, Nigel, & Troupe

We See the Light ...... Portia, Nigel, Brother Jeremiah, & Company

To Thine Own Self Be True ...... Nick, Nigel, & Troupe

Right Hand Man (Reprise) ...... Bea & Nigel

Something Rotten...... Nick & Troupe Olivia Morrison Make an Omelette ...... Nick & Company

To Thine Own Self (Reprise) ...... Nick & Nigel

Welcome to America ...... Company SJR Orchestra Richard Todd Adams-Musical Director/Conductor Matthew Lowy- Keyboard Rick Dolan- Violin Eric Weidman- Reed Abe Saenz- Bass Tim Wendt- Trumpet Eric Borghi- Percussion Ric Merino- Guitar 7 The Award-Winning Performing Arts Department at St. Joseph Regional High School proudly presents...

Our 2021 Spring Concert featuring the SJR Chorus under the direction of Richard Todd Adams and the SJR Band under the direction of Joseph Martorano Thursday, May 27 PM

for more information, please visit SJRTheater.com

8 Someone, you know couldn't get a ticket? Want to enjoy the show once more?

On Demand Streaming Begins May 21 and continues on! ShowTix4U.com/events/SomethingRottenSJR

9 ST.JOSEPH REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL’S NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED THEATER PROGRAM AWARDS

METROPOLITAN HIGH SCHOOL THEATER AWARDS 2018 Best Comic Performance Male – “Curtains” 2017 Best Overall Lobby Design – “West Side Story” 2016 Best Overall Lobby Design – “Urinetown” 2014 Outstanding Instrumentalist, Violin – “Fiddler on the Roof” 2011 Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role – “Les Misérables” 2010 Outstanding Overall Production of a Musical – “Curtains” 2009 Outstanding Stage Crew – “The Who’s Tommy” 2008 Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble Group and Outstanding Dramatic Performance – “West Side Story” 2007 Outstanding Overall Production of a Musical – “Urinetown” PAPER MILL RISING STAR AWARDS 2019 Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Lead Role- “Bright Star” 2016 Most Educational Impact by a HS Musical – “Urinetown” 2015 Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role – “Miss Saigon” 2012, 2010, 2009, 2008 & 2007 Educational Impact Award – 5-time Winner (NJ state record!) 2008 Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role – “West Side Story”

MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY DRAMA AWARDS 2018 Outstanding Performance of a Comedy – “Rumors” 2018 Outstanding Comedic Actor in a Comedy – “Rumors” 2017 Outstanding Actor in a Lead Role – “Ordinary People” 2016 Best Overall Comedy, NJ – “You Can’t Take It With You” 2014 Outstanding Actress in a Lead Role – “Brighton Beach Memoirs” 2014 Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role – “Brighton Beach Memoirs” 2013 Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role – “Noises Off” 2013 Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role – “Noises Off” 2011 Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role – “Is He Dead?” 2010 Outstanding Overall Production – “A Few Good Men” 2010 Outstanding Actor in a Lead Role – “A Few Good Men” 2010 Outstanding Actress in a Lead Role – “A Few Good Men” 2010 Outstanding Performance of a Drama – “A Few Good Men” 2009 Outstanding Performance of a Comedy – “Lend Me a Tenor” 2009 Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role – “Lend Me a Tenor” 2008 Outstanding Performance of a Drama – “The Crucible” 2008 – Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role – “The Crucible” 2008 Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role – “The Crucible”

USA WEEKEND MAGAZINE’S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL SHOWSTOPPER AWARD 2008 National Runner-up – “West Side Story” WWW.SJRTHEATER.COM

10 Congratulations to the Cast, Crew, and Production Teams ST.JOSEPH REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL’S NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED THEATER PROGRAM AWARDS of SJR's most recent productions of METROPOLITAN HIGH SCHOOL THEATER AWARDS 2018 Best Comic Performance Male – “Curtains” 2017 Best Overall Lobby Design – “West Side Story” 2016 Best Overall Lobby Design – “Urinetown” 2014 Outstanding Instrumentalist, Violin – “Fiddler on the Roof” 2011 Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role – “Les Misérables” 2010 Outstanding Overall Production of a Musical – “Curtains” 2009 Outstanding Stage Crew – “The Who’s Tommy” 2008 Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble Group and Outstanding Dramatic Performance – “West Side Story” 2007 Outstanding Overall Production of a Musical – “Urinetown” PAPER MILL RISING STAR AWARDS 2019 Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Lead Role- “Bright Star” 2016 Most Educational Impact by a HS Musical – “Urinetown” 2015 Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role – “Miss Saigon” 2012, 2010, 2009, 2008 & 2007 Educational Impact Award – 5-time Winner (NJ state record!) 2008 Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role – “West Side Story”

MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY DRAMA AWARDS 2018 Outstanding Performance of a Comedy – “Rumors” For Receiving 14 2018 Outstanding Comedic Actor in a Comedy – “Rumors” 2017 Outstanding Actor in a Lead Role – “Ordinary People” Montclair Theatre Night Award Nominations! 2016 Best Overall Comedy, NJ – “You Can’t Take It With You” 2014 Outstanding Actress in a Lead Role – “Brighton Beach Memoirs” 2014 Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role – “Brighton Beach Memoirs” 2013 Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role – “Noises Off” 2013 Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role – “Noises Off” 2011 Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role – “Is He Dead?” 2010 Outstanding Overall Production – “A Few Good Men” 2010 Outstanding Actor in a Lead Role – “A Few Good Men” 2010 Outstanding Actress in a Lead Role – “A Few Good Men” 2010 Outstanding Performance of a Drama – “A Few Good Men” 2009 Outstanding Performance of a Comedy – “Lend Me a Tenor” 2009 Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role – “Lend Me a Tenor” 2008 Outstanding Performance of a Drama – “The Crucible” 2008 – Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role – “The Crucible” 2008 Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role – “The Crucible” Congratulations to all! USA WEEKEND MAGAZINE’S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL SHOWSTOPPER AWARD 2008 National Runner-up – “West Side Story” Winners will be announced on Monday, May 17th! WWW.SJRTHEATER.COM

11 FROM THE STAGE AT ST JOE’S

1. LEWIS GROSSO SJR/BTW: Les Miserables, High School Musical 2 Les Miserables TO: Nat’l Tour: 6. BRIAN WALTERS (‘08) Broadway: Mary Poppins, Newsies 1 SJR/BTW: 4-Time Lead Actor 2. STEPHANIE MARTIGNETTI (Papermill nominated), BTW SJR: Into the Woods, How to Summer Camp Instructor Succeed…, Footloose TO: Nat’l Tour: Titanic; Reg’l Theater: Murder for Two, The Who’s Tommy, TO: Nat’l Tours: Oklahoma!, Chorus 2 Line, Matilda, Mary Poppins The 12, Parade Beautiful, Nice Work if Broadway: 7. JEREMY SHINDER You Can Get It (opposite Matthew Les Miserables, Grease! Sunset Boulevard SJR/BTW: Broderick), (revival) (BTW Summer Camp) 3. JOSEPH DEPIETRO (‘09) TO: Broadway: The Christmas Story, 3 Big the Musical SJR/BTW: West Side Story, Urinetown, Miss Saigon, The Prince and the Int’l Tour: The Addams Family; Pauper; BTW Camp Instructor Screen: Disney’s Super Buddies, Going in Style, Drunk Parents TO: Int’l Tour: Phantom of the Opera; Into the Woods, Altar Reg’l Theater: 8. AMELIA (MILLIE) SHAPIRO 4 Boys, Hair, Performer on Cunard’s QE2 BTW: BTW Summer Camp 4. KYLIE MCVEY TO: Broadway: Matilda Les Miserables, Beauty SJR/BTW: 9. RYAN EMMONS (‘04) and the Beast, Into the Woods, SJR/BTW: 4-Time Lead/Supporting BTW Summer Camp Actor, BTW Summer Camp 5 Nat’l Tour: Les Miserables; TO: TO: Nat’l Tour: Director: Miss Saigon, Award-winning short film: “A Might Asst Director: Matilda Broadway: Nice Man”; Off-Broadway: Me the Matilda, Ghost, People Asst Director: Groundhog Day; Co-Artistic Director: 5. RICHARD SPITALETTA (‘12) No. 11 Productions 4-Time Lead Actor, BTW 6 BTW: 10. DAVIN DESANTIS (‘05) Summer Camp SJR/BTW: Les Miserables, High TO: Nat’l Tour: Something Rotten, School Musical 2 A Charlie Brown Christmas, The Lightning Thief; Off-Broadway: TO: Broadway: Production Stage Me the People Manager: Miss Saigon, Stage Manager: Les Miserables, Production Stage 7 Manager, The Elephant Man, Stage Manager: Cyrano De Bergerac, Stage manager: Don’t Dress for Dinner 11. ANDIE MECHANIC SJR: Les Miserables People in the Picture 8 TO: Broadway: 10 9 11 12 TO THE PROFESSIONAL STAGE

19.TAYLOR POPIELARZ (‘11) SJR: 4 SJR Musicals; 2 SJR Dramas TO: Washington DC Capitol Hill reporter 12. K’LYNN JACKMAN for Spectrum News, Multimedia jour- BTW: BTW Summer Camp nalist at ABC57 News TO: Broadway: Disney’s The Lion King 20.BILL TIMONEY (‘76) 13. ABIGAIL SHAPIRO SJR: 3 SJR Musicals, 3 SJR Dramas TO: BTW: Legally Blonde Broadway: Network, All the Way 12 TO: Broadway: The Grinch Who Stole Christmas 21.ROB REALE (‘74) SJR: SJR Stage Mgr, 3 SJR Dramas 14. LAWRENCE JACKSON (‘09) TO: Composer and Record Producer; SJR: 2 SJR Musicals Owner 4 Elements Music and 8118 TO: Anchor NBC Digital News Music; Broadway: A Year with Frog 13 “Stay Tuned,” Viacom MTV’s “Total and Toad (composer); 8 films, 49 TV Request Live,” host, Revolt TV shows and TV specials 15. RON J. ROCK (‘10) 22.WILLIE REALE (‘75) SJR: 3 SJR Musicals SJR: SJR Stage Mgr, 2 SJR Dramas 14 TO: Off-Broadway: Peter Pan, Alice in TO: Off-B’way: Once Around the City Wonderland; Film: “Den of Thieves”; (Book & Lyrics), A Year with Frog and Owner, Rocktober Productions Toad (Writer - 2 Tony noms); Film: Dreamgirls (Lyricist - Academy Award 16. PAUL COSTABILE (‘05) nom); The Electric Company (PBS - SJR: 3 SJR Musicals writer/producer, 3 Emmy Awards); 3 15 TO: Host/Reporter NBC “New York Writer’s Guild Award noms Live,” Animal Planet, Universal kids “Beat the Clock” 23.SHEREEN PIMENTEL SJR: Urinetown 17. PHIL CHORBA (‘01) TO: Broadway: West Side Story SJR: 1 SJR Musical (Maria) 16 TO: Screen: Concussion, Silver Linings Playbook; TV: Bull, Blue Bloods, VEEP, The Knick, Broad City, multiple commercials

18. LOU LIBERATORE (‘77) 17

SJR: 4 SJR Dramas 23 TO: Broadway: Burn This (Tony & Drama Desk Noms); Off-B’way: Sight Unseen; Film: “It’s My Party”; TV: “Tales of the City,” “Sex and the City”, “Law and 18 Order,” “Nurse Jackie,” “Grand Theft Auto V,” “Who’s the Boss”

22 21 20 19 13 Saint Joseph Regional High School The Knights of the Arts Association Chair introduces Sponsorship Program The Knights of the Arts Sponsorship Program Thank you to the following families for your very generous support of the Your contribution will help with improvements to the Inserra Theater, Knights of the Arts chair sponsorship program. Your donations will help fund the the Performing Arts Scholarship Program, and enhance the opportunities scholarship program, as well as improve the theater program and provide more available for those who want to develop as performers through opportunities for our students to participate in a quality theater program. the school musical, the annual drama, band, and chorus. By supporting our organization, you have made a strong commitment to the enhancement of the performing arts program at St. Joseph Regional High School. Knight of the Arts Distinguished Knight of the Arts GREEN SPONSORS GOLD SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORS Donation $10,000 Asselta Family Barnett Family Terri Antoniou Name prominently displayed on the entrance center panel of The Inserra Theater Fattell Family Bloom Family Briggs Family Plaque size 4 1/2” x 9” Irwin Family Burns Family Cangialosi Family

Honorable Knight of the Arts Kelly Family Donnelly Family Drago Family Donation $ 5,000 Kern Family Gettler Family Brother John Dunning Name prominently displayed on the entrance Madonia Family Ingrasci Family Farrell Family right panel of The Inserra Theater Plaque size 4 1/2” x 4 1/2”” McDonald/Criscione Family Father John Job Hicks Family Melone Family Michael Monoco, MD Holuba Family Admirable Knight of the Arts Reno’s Appliance Thomas Monoco, DVM Donation $ 2,500 Peter Holzknecht '13 Name prominently displayed on the entrance Spitaletta Family Terranova Family Napolitano Family Jarmusch Family left panel of The Inserra Theater Paglieri Family The Kuhn Family Plaque size 4 1/2” x 3” Tonelli Family Brian G. Mahoney ‘78 ALL Knight and Chair sponsors will be listed annually in all SJR Production Playbills. MacDonald Family Chair of the Arts Peer Family Name prominently displayed in the Inserra Theater Ramsey Golf & Country Club on a gold plaque mounted to the back of a chair. Santino Family Plaque size: 1 1/2” x 4”* Scheidle Family

Shinder Family Green Knight Gold Knight Silver Knight $1,000 Center Orchestra $500 Center Orchestra $300 Left/Right Side Walters Family First 10 Rows Last 10 Rows Matthew Webb '20

*Chair plaques are limited to 3 lines and 28 characters Dr. Bryan Winn ’93 The Winn Family For more information contact: [email protected] This is an ongoing fundraiser. If you are interested in contributing (or know a company that would like to sponsor our program) or if you are interested in volunteering to assist us in our fundraising efforts, please contact: Thank you for helping us achieve our goal! John Asselta: [email protected] 14 15 Saint Joseph Regional High School The Knights of the Arts Association Chair introduces Sponsorship Program The Knights of the Arts Sponsorship Program Thank you to the following families for your very generous support of the Your contribution will help with improvements to the Inserra Theater, Knights of the Arts chair sponsorship program. Your donations will help fund the the Performing Arts Scholarship Program, and enhance the opportunities scholarship program, as well as improve the theater program and provide more available for those who want to develop as performers through opportunities for our students to participate in a quality theater program. the school musical, the annual drama, band, and chorus. By supporting our organization, you have made a strong commitment to the enhancement of the performing arts program at St. Joseph Regional High School. Knight of the Arts Distinguished Knight of the Arts GREEN SPONSORS GOLD SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORS Donation $10,000 Asselta Family Barnett Family Terri Antoniou Name prominently displayed on the entrance center panel of The Inserra Theater Fattell Family Bloom Family Briggs Family Plaque size 4 1/2” x 9” Irwin Family Burns Family Cangialosi Family

Shinder Family Green Knight Gold Knight Silver Knight $1,000 Center Orchestra $500 Center Orchestra $300 Left/Right Side Walters Family First 10 Rows Last 10 Rows Matthew Webb '20

Thank you for continuing the tradition of excellence and for raising the bar on the SJR stage.

Each and every one of you are “egg-cellent” You will always be a part of our family. You will be missed. 16 The Cast and Crew of

Are Well -Rounded Young Men!

They also participate in the following sports and activities: Sp orts

Activity/Clubs

17 Congratulates the Cast & Crew of SOMETHING ROTTEN! (Many of who are students or alumni of BTW Programs) WHO ARE WE?

We are a year-round theater program in residence at St. Joseph Regional High School and we provide the community with workshops, summer camps, school musicals, and drama productions. WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

We create a SAFE and SUPPORTIVE environment. We dedicate ourselves to the PROCESS as well as the product We believe INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION and PERSONALIZED INSTRUCTION are essential Our staff is comprised of BROADWAY STARS and theater professionals who provide remarkable teaching experience We know PERFORMING is more fun when our students are knowledgeable and comfortable with what they are doing

Year-Round Lessons and Workshops Grades K-12 Vocal Training, Dance, Acting, College Prep, Grammar School Productions, Summer Camps, Audition Coaching, Specialty Workshops

Private Voice Lessons (All Ages) Taught by Broadway Professionals both In-Person & Virtual! Richard Todd Adams Christy Tarr-McVey Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables Annie, Jekyll & Hyde, The Who's Tommy Cathryn Basile John Zupan 25+ Years Music Directing The Little Mermaid, Spelling Bee, Les Misérables

for more information BTWStars.com 18 In Residence at St. Joseph Regional HS (40 Chestnut Ridge Road Montvale, NJ) SummerCOVID SensitiveTheater In-Person Camps

We welcome students (grades 5-12) who want to S e n i o r develop their acting and singing skills and improve their stage presence. Workshops are Theater Camp conducted in acting, dancing, speech and diction, improvisation, auditioning, stage combat, Grades 5-12 individual voice lessons, and more. No auditions July 12-23 9:00-4:00 PM are necessary to attend this camp. The program concludes with our "Musical Revue"

Advanced Theater Camp is a group within our Senior A d v a n c e d Theater Camp for campers who are more serious about performing and have previous training and stage experience. Applications and auditions are required for Theater Camp admission to this advanced program which will develop Grades 10-12 and challenge performers to a new level. July 12-23 9:00-4:00 PM

J u n i o r Students (grades 3-5) participate in all the activities described in the Senior Theater Camp Theater Camp program with students their own age. This one Grades 3-4 week program ends with a final day August 2-6 9:00-3:00 PM demonstration in the afternoon. Performance Theater Camp Grades 7-12 August 2-14 4:00-9:00 PM In just two weeks campers will rehearse and perform a full-length musical! Complete with blocking, chirography, full sets, costumes, lighting, and more! Everyone who registers is cast in the show. Many roles will be double cast wherever possible! For More Information on our Camps, COVID Protocols and to Register BTWStars.com 19 Congratulations to the Cast, Crew, and Production Teams of BTW's most recent production of

For Receiving 6 Montclair Theatre Night Award Nominations!

Congratulations to all!

Winners will be announced on Monday, May 17th!

20 Did you see BTW's Fall Production of?

by Lisa Lambert, Don McKellar, Bob Martin and Greg Morrison It is Still Available for Streaming! This past fall, a talented group of students in Grades 5-12 performed this hilarious hit!

Just Nominated for 6 Montclair Theatre Night Awards

Stream ny Time t our onveniene ShowTix4U.com/events/BTWDrowsy THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

21 In2021 Residence COVID at St. Sensi Joseph tRegionalive In -HSPerson (40 Chestnut Performance Ridge Road Montvale, Camp NJ)

You Can Dance! You Can Jive! Come Have The Time of Your Life this Summer, at BTW! Open to students in Grades 7-12

There are MANY great leading and featured roles for both girls and boys. As well as a HUGE ensemble that brings down the house in production number after production number featuring ABBA's biggest hits! We will double-cast as many roles as possible; that way, there are more opportunities for everyone. EVERYONE WHO REGISTERS IS CAST IN THE SHOW. Performance Camp runs from Aug. 2-14 (4:00-9:00 PM) Performances: August 13 & 14 In the Inserra Theater What are you waiting for? Grab your go-go-boots and your feather boa, and come join Donna and the Dynamos! for more information and to register please visit

MAMMA MIA! BTWStars.comIs presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

22 Cast, Crew, and Production Team raised over $11,000 or homeless teens by sleeping out on Tuesday, April 27th.

This was part of the 8th Annual St. Joe’s Sleep Out for Covenant House and the event raised over $46,000. To join in supporting Covenant House in providing youth homes for now and hope for a brighter independent future go to: SLEEPOUT.ORG/TEAM/SJR

23 Cast Bios

BEN HAJEK (Nick Bottom) is a senior and is excited to be in his sev- enth and final school production on the SJR stage, previously being seen in The Drowsy Chaperone (Robert), The Addams Family (Lu- cas), She Loves Me (Mr. Maraczek), Bright Star (Mayor/Daddy Cane), in Spelling Bee (Leaf Coneybear) and in Curtains (Stagehand/Danc- er Swing). He has been an Equity Candidate Member since 2016, appearing on the mainstage at the Shakespeare Theater of NJ and other local community theaters. Favorite roles include Les Misérables (Gavroche), Oliver (Oliver), and Richard III (Prince Edward/Duke of York). Ben plans on studying Physiology or Psychology on a Pre-Med track in the fall. Thank you to John, Taryn, Marc, and the rest of the production crew for the opportunities over the past four years.

BRENDAN MORAN (Nick Bottom) is a senior and has been in the SJR Theater program either on stage or in Crew for all four years and participated in the BTW summer theater camps. His most recent on-stage role was Man in Chair in The Drowsy Chaperone. He also played George in SJR’s production of She Loves Me, and he was Jesus in BTW’s production of Godspell. He starred as Billy in SJR’s Bright Star and played Barnaby at IHA’s production of The Matchmak- er. He also helped with Crew and Lighting on several other productions. Brendan had a lot of fun in the program and made some great friends and lasting memories. He wishes the cast and crew all the best in this and future productions.

LIAM FAHEY (Nigel Bottom) is a Donnelly scholar freshman at St. Jo- seph Regional High School. Liam has been involved in the theatre for a few years now. You may know him for roles such as Roger (Rent), Conrad Birdie (Bye Bye Birdie), or Jesus (Godspell). He is so thrilled to get to play this wonderful part in his first St. Joe’s musical!

JEFFREY GUNERATNE (Nigel Bottom) Is a Sophomore. Favorite shows: She Loves Me (Arpad)and Oliver (Oliver Twist). He is a member of the SJR Chorus, Coupé Senior Ensemble, and St. Anthony’s Choir and Parish Players. Jeffrey’s is a Varsity tennis player and runner. Jeffrey is excited to be part of his 3rd SJR show and would like to thank his family for their love and never-ending support.

QUINN BURNS (Shakespeare), Senior, Off stage: Designer of the SJR Armory Store, Editor-in-Chief, Guardian Newspaper, National Honor Society member, varsity pole vaulter, Green Knight Ambassa- dor, Eagle Scout. Lifeguard. Quinn plans to study marketing and fi- nance next year. Credits: Love/Sick (man, Kevin) Almost, Maine (Phil, Pete, Steve & Dave) She Loves Me (Kodaly); Beauty & the Beast (Cogsworth) Bright Star (Mayor & Daddy Kane) You Can’t Take it With You (Tony Kirby), Curtains (Daryl Grady). 24 SARAH LEPRE (Bea) is a senior at Parsippany High School and will be attending Marymount Manhattan College for musical theatre in the fall. Favorite performances include: The Last Five Years (Cathy), The Sound of Music (Liesl), The Addams Family (Wednesday), Car- rie: The Musical (Sue), Into the Woods (Witch), and Bye Bye Birdie (Kim). This has been an amazing experience; thanks to the production team!

KYLIE McVEY (Bea) is a Senior at Ridgewood High School, is extremely excited to be apart of this wonderful show! Her theatre career began at age 7 when she was cast as Cosette, and traveled with her family in the 25th Anniversary National Tour of Les Misérables. She has loved theatre ever since. Her latest production she did was an Off-Broadway play called A Day By The Sea, in which she played Elinor. Kylie plans on studying musical theatre in college. Along with her love for theatre, Kylie enjoys playing her violin and is a certified violin teacher. She wishes the cast a great run of Something Rotten!, and thanks God and her family for all they have done for her.

VALENTINA ZAZZALI (Bea) is a senior at AHA! Recent credits include: The Drowsy Chaperone, Candy Matson, 12 Angry Jurors, and Love/ Sick. She is a former member of the Paper Mill Playhouse Summer Conservatory and has appeared in commercials for JCPen- ney and Instagram. Many congrats to the cast and crew of this amazing production! Val will attend Tish Conservatory at NYU next fall.

TAYLOR TERRY (Nostradamus) is a junior at Immaculate Heart Academy. This is Taylor’s third SJR production and she is very excited! Favorite roles include: High School Musical (Gabriella), Lion King (Nala), Sister Act (Sister Mary Robert) & Anything Goes (Hope Harcourt). Taylor would also like to thank her family and friends for all their support!

GRACE CAPELESS (Nostradamus) is a junior at IHA. Her favorite high school credits include Babette in Beauty and the Beast, Trix in The Drowsy Chaperone, Dolores in Sister Act and Mimi in Rent. She has also appeared on Broadway in The Lion King, Matilda and A Christmas Story. She’d like to thank her parents, brother, Taryn, Marc, Michael, RTA, John and Evan for this opportunity. Congratula- tions to the cast and crew!

ERIN TEASDALE (Nostradamus) is a junior at Clarkstown South. This fall she performed/assistant directed Love/Sick and played the titular character of The Drowsy Chaperone. As well as Amalia in She Loves Me and Alice in The Addams Family, for which 4 judges unan- imously recommended her as a Papermill Rising Star candidate. She’s thrilled to be in Something Rotten!, her 6th SJR Production, as she sings, taps, and makes you laugh!

25 ANNA CALEV (Portia) is a junior and is thrilled to have another opportunity to be on the SJR stage. Anna has previously been seen in The Addams Family (Alice), The Drowsy Chaperone (Kitty) and behind the scenes as an assistant director for the winter drama, Love/ Sick. When she is not involved in the theater realm, Anna enjoys performing at local concerts, accompanying herself with her guitar. Anna is also passionate about the environment, and volunteers at her local shade tree commission.

EMILY PELLECCHIA (Portia) is a junior at Northern Highlands. Emily enjoys mentoring younger theater students and was recently entrusted with a position as assistant director for a local youth production. Emily’s favorite role to date was Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors. She is so excited to be a part of a Saint Joe’s production and would like to thank the creative team for the opportunity.

CHRISTINA PRIESTNER (Portia) is a junior at Pascack Hills High School and extremely excited to be in Something Rotten! Her most recent credits include The Drowsy Chaperone (Janet), The Addams Family (Wednesday), She Loves Me (Amalia Balash), Bright Star (Alice Murphy). Something Rotten! has been one of her favorite musicals since its Broadway debut. In her free time, she enjoys reading, painting, and playing sports as well.

MARY COSTABILE (Minstrel) is a Junior at Mary Help of Christians Academy. Mary is so excited to be performing on the SJR stage again. Mary has been in the Lion King (Rafiki), Mulan (Mulan), The Little Mermaid (Ursula), Godspell (Celisse) and Drowsy Chaperone (Mrs Tottendale). Mary would like to thank the entire creative team, cast and crew at SJR for making this an amazing experience.

FIA FUSCO (Minstrel) is a GRHS sophomore who currently attends NYU Tisch’s Future Artists Program. Fia plays guitar & ukulele. She loves to draw & write poetry/songs. Favorite credits; Basking in Light Light Opera of NJ, New Voices Paper Mill Playhouse, Fiddler on the Roof (Hodel), Parade Iola, Mary Poppins (Mary), The Secret Garden (Mary), Our Town (Rebecca), Meet Me in St. Louis (Tootie), Peter Pan (Peter).

MORGAN BATTAGLIA (Minstrel) is a 10th grader at AHA and is ecstatic to be back on the SJR stage. Credits include: Trix (The Drowsy Chaperone), Little Red (Into The Woods), Peter Pan (Peter Pan). Some of her hobbies are singing and obsessing over Wanda- vision. Morgan wants to thank everyone for making this experience so “fabulously Rotten”, as well as the creative team for the opportunity. Congrats all!

26 EMMA COUGHLIN (Minstrel) is a junior at the Academy of the Holy Angels and is beyond excited to be included in the wonderful cast of Something Rotten! Her past credits include Sharpay in High School Mu- sical, Edna in Bright Star, the Nightengale of Samarkand in Once Upon a Mattress, “Day by Day” in Godspell, and Sister Mary Robert in Sister Act. Emma enjoys playing tennis and has played varsity for AHA since her freshman year. Emma would like to thank the amazingly talented cast and crew of this production for making this process unforgettable. Break legs!

MICHAEL MAINELLI (Lord Clapham/Snug) is a Donnelly Scholar freshman at SJR. Michael plays football, basketball, and baseball at Joe’s in addition to being the President of the Freshman class. In his spare time Michael likes to bake and listen to music. This is Michael’s first show at Saint Joe’s.

JACK LAUX (Lord Clapham/Snug) is enjoying his Donnelly Scholar freshmen year at SJR. He is a member of student council, Knight Ambassadors, 3D printing club, chorus, and the track team. He is also a Boy Scout and a member of campus ministry. Jack played Kristoff in Frozen and he was the sound technician for Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat. He loves watching movies, listening to music, and playing baseball.

JOSHUA FRIEDMAN (Shylock) is a freshman at SJR. Josh is CPR, AED and First Aid certified by the American Heart Association. In his spare time you can most likely find Josh on a baseball field as he works toward his dream to play in the MLB as a switch hitting, utility player. After retirement from the MLB or if he doesn’t get draft- ed Josh would like to pursue a career in journalism. His proudest accomplishment thus far is winning the championship for his fall ball team the NJ Axemen Along with numerous tournaments.

AARON ARIZA (Robin) is a sophomore at SJR and is proud to be a part of this production. His previous credits include The Music Man (Professor Harold Hill), Sherlock Holmes (Watson) Jason in Love/Sick. When he is not performing Aaron enjoys playing sports such as basketball and baseball and spending time with family and friends. Being in this show was a wonderful experience.

RJ BUSCHER (Tom Snout) is 14 years old, a freshman, at Saint Joseph Regional High School. He has been in numerous shows; most recently these include Rent, Love/Sick, and Godspell. While he has performed in many shows on stage, he also has experience backstage including lights, sound, and backstage management. RJ has a love for the stage and is excited to enjoy Something Rotten! and many more shows at Joes in the future.

27 JORDAN FLUELLEN (Francis Flute) is a Sophomore at SJR. Jordan loves performing on the SJR stage. He Played a dramatic role in Love/Sick as Ben and Underling in the musical The Drowsy Chaper- one. When Jordan’s not performing, he likes to compete in competitive games.

MAEVE FRIZE (Ensemble): Maeve, a junior at Pascack Hills, is so excited to be a part of Something Rotten! You may have seen her in Love/Sick (Jill), The Drowsy Chaperone (Gangster 1), Curtains (Jes- sica Cranshaw), or The Addams Family (Grandma). Besides theater, Maeve enjoys tennis and golf along with watching classic movies. She thanks the entire cast, crew, and production team for making this a wonderful experience! Enjoy!

ERIN GALLAGHER (Ensemble) is a senior at the Academy of the Holy Angels and feels bittersweet to be a part of her third and final St. Joes production. Some of her favorite roles have been Medda Larkin in Newsies, Justine in Frankenstein, Tribe in Hair, and Ensemble in The Rocky Horror Show. She’d like to thank the entire cast, crew, and production team for such an incredible show, break a leg!

KATE HYNES (Ensemble) is a 9th grader at AHA. This is her high school performance at Saint Joe’s. Credits include the Scarecrow (Wizard of Oz) and Iago (Aladdin). Outside of drama, she spends her time running on the AHA track team.

OLIVIA LANDOLFI (Ensemble) is a senior at IHA and is so excited to be in her final show at SJR. Past productions include Godspell and Beauty and the Beast at IHA and The Addams Family and Bright Star at SJR. Besides for theater Olivia participates in Model UN, is an Eagle Ambassador for IHA, writes for the school newspaper, and loves to play guitar. She is thrilled to be attending Boston College in the fall. She wants to thank the entire cast and crew for this amazing experience and hopes everyone enjoys the show!

SAMANTHA LANDOLFI (Ensemble) is a sophomore at IHA and is thrilled to be performing her second show at St Joes. Past productions include Godspell at IHA and The Addams Family at SJR. In addition to theater Samantha writes for the school newspaper, participates in Model UN, loves sewing, and is on the Christian Service Board. She thanks the entire production team for putting together this amazing show! She hopes the cast breaks a leg!

JENNA LUBNEWSKI (Ensemble) is a Freshman at New Milford HS. Jenna Loves performing and being on stage. She is a part of her school district’s theater program and has performed in Peter Pan, Wizard of Oz, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. This year she will be performing virtually in NMHS’s theater show, The Show Must Go On. Her future goal is to attend I.A.M.T College. 28 MAJELLA MALTEMPI (Ensemble/Dance Captain) is a Junior at Pearl River High School. Most recent SJR credits: Love/Sick (Emi- ly) and The Addams Family (Morticia). Other credits include: Shrek (Dragon), Xanadu (Kira) and Curtains (Bambi). She was nominated for a 2018 Metro Award in PRHS’s production of Curtains. Majella will be attending Boston Conservatory’s pre-college program to study musical theatre. She thanks her mom for everything.

ELLA MARRON (Ensemble) was most recently in Love/Sick as Celia, one of her favorite roles besides being Clarice LaTriche in A Lighter Shade of Noir. Previous shows include Beauty and the Beast and Urinetown at her own high school Midland Park. Ella loves being a part of any show, however, in her free time she plays guitar, creates artwork, rows competitively, and hang out with her friends.

OLIVIA MORRISON (Ensemble) is a sophomore at IHA who’s been doing theatre productions since 4th grade. Olivia was recently Abbie, in St.Joe’s drama Love/Sick. In her free time she rows and enjoys painting. She can’t wait for everyone to see this incredible show!

MAEVE MURRAY (Ensemble) is a freshman at Immaculate Heart Academy and is excited to be performing in her second show at SJR! Recent credits include: Love/Sick (Abbie), Almost Maine (Villian), Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins) and many more! Maeve is a member of Stage Left Children’s Theater and the International Thespian Soci- ety at IHA. Being in the cast of Something Rotten! has been a great experience!

TIMOTHY O’SULLIVAN (Ensemble) is a freshman at SJR. Timmy has previously been seen on the SJR stage in Love/Sick, but this is his first SJR musical. He enjoys spending time with his friends and playing video games. Timmy’s interests include Marvel, Star Wars, and others.

ZOE OTTOMANELLI (Ensemble) is a junior at NVOT. She has spent 4 summers studying at Stagedoor Manor, and can’t wait to go back. She hopes to study Elementary Education in college, and she is very happy to be a part of the make-a-wish club at her school. She is look- ing forward to performing on the SJR stage, and wants to tell the cast and crew to break a leg!

MILAINA RISOLI (Ensemble) is a current junior at Rutherford High School. Milaina is a member of the Maywood Dance Center Sr. dance team. She has been dancing since she was 3 years old, and she also takes voice lessons. Previous performances include: Mrs. Tottendale in The Drowsy Chaperone, Dance Captain in She Loves Me & Godspell, ensemble in Mamma Mia! & The Wizard of Oz, Wan- da in Cyrano De Burgershack. She would like to thank everyone who got her where she is today! 29 Crew Bios

SAMANTHA ANDERSEN- Sam is a freshman at Immaculate Heart Academy and is so excited to be helping out at her first St. Joe’s show! She has been involved in theater since sixth grade in shows such as Legally Blonde and Newsies and wardrobe for Gospell at IHA. She wishes the best of luck to the cast and crew!

MICHAEL BLUM- Michael is a freshman at St. Joe’s. He is a member of the student council along with the ecology club at Joe’s. In his free time, he enjoys watching British men roleplay in Minecraft and advocating for the toppling of imperial powers along with gardening and all things nature related.

OWEN CAPUTO- Is in the 8th grade and attends SJR. If he was a senior, he would go to Villanova and he would major in engineering. Something interesting about Owen is he plays hockey and lacrosse. Owen won the hockey state championship, which was an amazing moment in his life. My goals for the future would be to go pro in hockey. A hobby that Owen has is that he likes to build things.

KATIE COUGHLAN-is a sophomore at Immaculate Heart Academy and is so excited to be a part of stage crew! She has also made an appearance behind the scenes as crew in IHA’s production of Godspell these past few months. Katie would like to wish all the cast and crew the best of luck on stage! #GirlBoss

ALYSSA DARELLA- is a Junior at IHA and so excited to be a part of her first SJR musical behind the scenes! Alyssa is a part of IHA’s select choir and loves performing. She was most recently in IHA’s production of Godspell as “Learn Your Lessons Well” Soloist! Alyssa would like to wish the cast and crew an amazing run!

OLIVIA DeMARTINI- is a senior at IHA, participating in her third and final production at SJR! She has previously been in SJR’s productions of Curtains and Bright Star in the ensemble, as well as both Christmas and Spring chorus the past four years. She has also been in many shows at IHA, including You Can’t Take it With You (Alice), Beauty and the Beast (Silly Girl), Almost, Maine (Gayle), and the By My Side soloist in Godspell! Olivia will be attending Saint Joseph’s University in the fall! She would like to thank the cast and crew, Eric, Marc, Taryn, John, Evan, and everyone else who made this production so successful!

CAROLINE DYSON- is a senior at Immaculate Heart Academy. She is thrilled to be a part of the Something Rotten! stage crew but is sad that this is her final SJR production. Past favorite SJR shows include 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Marcy Park) and Bright Star. She has also performed in numerous productions on the IHA stage. Caroline will miss her friends at SJR next year when she is at Emerson College studying film and media production. She would like to thank everyone involved with her SJR Performing arts experience, it has been a memorable four years.

30 SAMANTHA EMR-is a junior at IHA. She usually likes to be on stage as an actor but is glad to be a part of the SJR Crew for the first time. At IHA, she does Track and the participates in the IHA musicals! She wishes the cast good luck on all their shows and is so glad she was able to be apart of what they made!

MADDIE HEINIMANN- is a freshman at IHA. Maddie is very excited to be working backstage for Something Rotten this year. She has previously been seen on the IHA stage in this year’s fall drama Almost, Maine as well as their most recent musical production of Godspell. Maddie would like to wish all of the cast and crew good luck in putting on this wonderful production!

KARA IGNACIO-is a sophomore at IHA and is excited to be apart of her first SJR production. Outside of theatre, she is involved in basketball and works at her parish. Kara has also been behind the scenes in Godspell and Almost, Maine. She would like to thank her parents and brother for always supporting her.

ALYSSA MACK- is a freshman at Immaculate Heart Academy and is very excited to take part in her second high school production as a backstage crew member. She was previously involved in IHA’s production of Godspell and danced at Nunnbetter Dance Theater. She wishes the best of the luck to the cast and crew of Something Rotten!

PAYTON McINTYRE- is a sophomore at IHA. This is Payton’s first SJR show and she is very excited to be a part of it. This will be her third year doing stage crew. Payton was also apart of the IHA production of Godspell. She wishes everyone the best of luck!!!

SOPHIE MORALES- is a freshman at Immaculate Heart Academy. This is her second year being part of the theater, and her first production at Saint Joseph Regional High school. She is part of the IHA cross country team, winter track team, and spring track team. She loves fashion and enjoys helping the costume department this year. Sophie has had a great time getting to know the crew and cast and wishes them the best.

MARY VIRGINIA NYE- Mary Virginia is a senior at Immaculate Heart Academy and is excited to be a part of the stage crew. Her favorite roles include Doctor Emmett in The Cu- rious Savage and Mrs. Kirby in You Can’t Take It With You. She has also been in Godspell, The Matchmaker, Curtains, Bright Star, and Beauty and the Beast. She would like to thank her Mom and Dad for always helping and supporting her.

AVA PREVIZI-is a freshman at Immaculate Heart Academy. She started sewing when she was just four years old and enjoys sewing costumes and accessories. During the pandemic, she put her sewing skills to work by making cloth masks for those in need, for which she earned her Girl Scout Silver Award. Ava wishes the cast and crew the best of luck!

31 SEAN RALEIGH- is a senior at SJR. His favorite interests are in biology, public health, fit- ness, and gaming. In total, Sean has contributed to 8 BTW productions including the SJR production of Something Rotten! this May. In the fall, he plans to attend Emory University in Covington, Georgia.

ANNA SALEWYCZ- is a senior at Immaculate Heart Academy and is excited to further her education at Syracuse University this fall! She will be majoring in Broadcast Digital Journalism and Political Science. Anna is thrilled to be working backstage for the very first time! She has been singing and performing with various groups since she was a little girl. Over the past year, Anna has performed virtually for various nursing homes and Mont- clair State University John J. Cali School of Music recitals. She also participated in IHA’s pre-recorded production of Godspell. Anna enjoys listening to and performing music of all genres and is happiest when she is singing!

SOPHIA SALEWYCZ-is just finishing her freshman year at Immaculate Heart Acade- my. Something Rotten! is Sophia’s first SJR production. She has participated in crew for Godspell (IHA’s Spring Musical) and Almost, Maine (IHA’s Fall Drama). Sophia is forever grateful for the many friendships she is creating through doing crew, and cannot wait to see what her future high school years hold for her!

CAROLYN SANDT-a sophomore at Immaculate Heart Academy and is excited to be a part of the stage crew at her first SJR show. She was also a part of the stage crew in Godspell at IHA. When not working behind the scenes, Carolyn enjoys playing soccer and spending time with friends. She is thankful for all of the hard work and effort put in to make this show happen and hopes that you enjoy it!

32 Production Team TARYN TONELLI (Director) is a multi hyphenate artist & creative. She believes in passionate, vibrant, whole hearted living. Taryn grew up in Montvale, NJ and graduated from Immaculate Heart Academy. (Some of her favorite roles on the SJR stage were Hope in Urinetown, and Mrs. Walker in Tommy!) She then went on to Elon University, earning her BFA in Music Theatre, cum laude, and studying classical voice under renowned soprano, Susanna Rigacci in Florence, Italy. Post college, she’s worked as an actress regionally — some favorite credits include Cinderella in Into the Woods at Northern Stage, and Lina Lamont in Singin’ in the Rain at the New London Barn Play- house. She has performed around the world in incredible cities like Capetown, Singapore, Sydney, and Dubai on the Queen Mary 2 ocean liner as lead production singer. At SJR and BTW, Taryn has directed Godspell, She Loves Me, The Addams Family, Love/Sick, and The Drowsy Chaperone. Based in Manhattan, she is on music staff as a cantor at St. Monica’s Parish on the Upper East Side. Her favorite adventure to date is the launch and growth of her performing arts company, Hello Creatives. Thank you to all who graciously col- laborated on this fabulous show: creative team, cast, and crew! Love to her family and Jimbo. For more, check out www.taryntonelli.com or hello-creatives.com.

MICHAEL CALLAHAN (Choreographer) Michael Callahan is a Performer/Choreographer based out of New York City. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, Michael studied at The Youth Performing Arts School, Broadway Theatre Project, and Interlochen Arts Academy. He went on to earn his B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Elon University. Broadway/National Tours include Cinderella the Musical (Raccoon/ Ensemble/u/s Jean Michel) and Aladdin the Musical (Dance Captain/ Fight Captain/Swing/u/s Iago/u/s Aladdin). Regionally, he has worked with Musical Theatre Louisville, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Ogunquit Playhouse, Sacramento Music Circus, Goodspeed Opera House, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, TUTS, Hangar Theatre and Derby Dinner Playhouse. Currently, Michael is in the Broadway Production of Aladdin the Musical (Swing/u/s Iago) and is the Dance Supervisor of Aladdin-Mexico City. He would like to thank Taryn, John, Rick, Marc, Evan and the entire company for such an amazing experience here at St. Joseph’s!

RICHARD TODD ADAMS (Musical Director) Richard has spent most of the last decade performing across the country in some of the most sought after roles in musical theatre. He was the standby for the roles of “Old Deuteronomy” and “Gus/Bustopher” in the 2016 Broad- way revival of CATS. He is one of a handful of American actors to have portrayed the “Phantom,” “Jean Valjean,” and “Javert.” He began his career starring as “Raoul” in both the Los Angeles and national touring companies of The Phantom of the Opera. Upon returning to New York, he appeared off-Broadway in several pro-ductions. He made his Broadway debut in 2005 in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Woman in White and shortly thereafter appeared on Broadway 33 again in Boubill and Schoenberg’s The Pirate Queen. He then toured nationally first playing “The Phantom” in Phantom of the Opera and then “Jean Valjean” and “Javert” in Les Miserables. Regionally, he has starred in The Scarlet Pimpernel, Jekyll & Hyde, 1776, Showboat, Ragtime, Man of La Mancha and 2 Pianos, 4 Hands. A native Texan, Richard re-ceived his Bachelors of Music from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas and his Masters in Music from The Juilliard School. Richard is currently the Chorus Director at SJR. richardtoddadams.com

JOHN T. ASSELTA (Producer) For the past forty-four years, John has been involved in high school and community theater, the last twenty-eight of which has been at the helm of SJR’s outstanding Performing Arts Program. He graduated from Siena College in 1973 and then worked as a religion teacher and guidance counselor at Xaverian High School (Brooklyn) and St. Francis Prep (Queens). He then worked for the Mus- cular Dystrophy Association, coordinating the NY portion of the Labor Day Telethon after which he became the Director of Meeting and Travel Services for KPMG where he worked for twenty-three years. At SJR, John serves as the Director of the Performing Arts where, in addition to producing the school musical (that has grown to be a major part of the SJR experience) and drama, he oversees the chorus and band concerts. SJR stage performances have been recognized nationally by USA Today and have been featured four times on FOX TV. During his SJR tenure, the stage performances have twice received the METRO AWARDS “BEST HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL,” been the six-time recipient of the PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE RISING STARS “EDUCATIONAL IMPACT AWARD,” and received the MONTCLAIR UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL THEATER AWARD FOR “BEST OVERALL DRAMA” twice. In 2013, John and the SJR boys had a room at Covenant House Newark named after them in recognition of the money they raised for the fundraiser, Sleepout for Homeless Teens, which this year involved 100 students raising over $46,000. In 2012, John was proud to be inducted into the SJR Hall of Fame. John created his entertainment and special event company, Standing O, LLC, and as President and Owner has helped organizations like Covenant House raise over 33 million dollars through Neil Berg’s “Night of Broadway Stars.” As Director of Broadway Theater Workshops (a subsidiary of Standing O, LLC), John develops youth via theatrical and performance programs and summer theater camp. John is blessed to have wonderful people in his life including a very talented and dedicated production team, a loving and supportive wife, and family.

ERIC FREDERICKS (Stage Manager/Technical Director) Eric is happy to return for his 21st Main Stage high school production at SJR. In addition to handling the HS productions, you can hear Eric’s work at BTW productions and many of the other events on the SJR stage. Eric received a BFA in Theatrical Production Arts with a concentration in Sound Technology from Ithaca College and is always happy to hear when students decide to attend the program at Ithaca. Past productions at SJR include: Bright Star, Ordinary People, Urinetown: The Musical, You Can’t Take it With You, Miss Saigon, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Fiddler on the Roof, Noises Off, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Cabaret, Is He Dead, Les Miserables, A Few Good Men, Curtains, Lend me a Tenor, Tommy, and West Side Story. Thanks to John Asselta for the past ten 34 years of phenomenal productions. When not roaming the halls of SJR, Eric works full time at Sound Associates, Inc., a world leader in live production sound reinforcement and high-end video systems. For 70 years, Sound Associates, Inc. has supplied professional audio and video systems with exceptional service at a competitive price. They are once again happy to support another SJR production.

RYAN HOWELL Ryan Howell (Scenic Designer) Broadway (Associ- ate): LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS (Studio 54), ECLIPSED (The Golden Theater), Off-Broadway: PRETTY HUNGER, TEENAGE DICK (The Public Theatre), ADORATION OFTHE OLD WOMAN (INTAR), POLKADOTS (At- lantic Theater Company), ALL OVER THE MAP (The Lion Theater). Regional: ARIADNE AUX NAXOS (Cincinnati Opera), IDOMENEO (Wolf Trap Opera), A FEW GOOD MEN , SCHOOL GIRLS, OR THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY (Pittsburgh Public Theater), LIGHTS OUT: NAT KING COLE (The Geffen Playhouse, People’s Light Theater), LOVING VS. VIRGINIA (Williamstown), EVITA, NEWSIES, THE LITTLE MERMAID, ANNIE (Westport Country Play- house), ALTAR BOYZ (The Cape Playhouse), LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, THE LAST FIVE YEARS (ACT of CT), MATILDA, THE LEGEND OF GEOR- GIA MCBRIDE, DREAMGIRLS,A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE..., PRISCILLA: QUEEN OF THE DESERT, ROCK OF AGES (Playhouse on the Square); Film/ TV (Asst. Art Director): “Succession” - Season 3 (HBO) ,“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”-Season 2 (Netflix), “The Affair”-Season2 (Showtime), “Gotham”-Sea- son 5 (Fox). www.ryanmhowell.com / Instagram: @ryanmhowell

CURTIS REIK (Lighting Designer) is an I.A.T.S.E. Local One Stage- hand (Electrician & Lighting Programmer) in NYC. Previous SJR show credits include: Beauty and the Beast, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Noises Off, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Fiddler on the Roof, Shrek, Annie Jr., You Can’t Take it with You, Miss Saigon, Ordinary People, Urinetown, Ru- mors, West Side Story, Curtains, Bright Star and The Addams Family.

THOMASINA HYLAND (Costume Designer) In her sixty-five year career Thomasina has never worked on a more exciting or fantastic production than this one! Thomasina received her MA in theater from MSU and in Media from Iona College. She’s the proud recipient of the NEW JERSEY THEATER ALLIANCE APPLAUSE AWARD. For several years she has been the president of Pushcart Players, New Jersey’s foremost youth and family theater company. For 50 years, Thomasina has taught theater and has costumed over 200 productions including Night of Broadway Stars (Lincoln Center), The Twelve (Off-Broadway), Dreamgirls (NJPAC), and Kiss Me Kate (OSPAC). Thomasina is celebrating her tenth year at SJR for the past seven years and her most memorable productions include: Bright Star, Les Miserables, Cabaret, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Fiddler on the Roof, Urinetown, and Miss Sai- gon. Presently, she conducts sensory seminars and audio describes for the visually impaired at Paper Mill Playhouse. She also teaches acting and moderates dramaturgy programs for patrons at Paper Mill. Thomasina started her artistic career as a stained-glass artisan and currently designs one-of-a-kind caftans and jumpers. Thomasina was recently nominated by the Montclair Theatre Night Awards for her 35 work on SJR’s production of The Addams Family.

DEE SPENCER BUSH (Hair and Make-Up Designer) aka Dee- Works started her career as an actor and stumbled upon hair & makeup as something to do in between acting gigs. This discovery has led her to work in numerous Northeast regional productions as well as Broadway and Off Broadway productions. She is excited and proud to be a part of the SJR/BTW production team. Current projects include- Friends the Musical Parody, NY and National Tour - Wig/ Hair Designer, The Office, A Musical Parody, National Tour - Wig/Hair Designer. Previous Broadway credits include hair swing - Aladdin and Asst Makeup Supervisor, Swing - Phantom of the Opera applying the Phantom’s makeup (James Barbour) Off Broadway/Previous regional credits: Wig/Hair Designer: Tarzan, Bring It On, Chicago (Northern Valley Old Tappan HS) Wig/Hair/Makeup Designer: The Addams Family, She Loves Me, Bright Star, Curtains, Rumors, West Side Story, Urinetown, Miss Saigon, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Noises Off, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels; (SJR) Wig/Hair/Makeup Designer: The Wiz Jr., Shrek The Musical Jr., Grease, Hair Supervisor: Getting The Band Back Together (George Street Playhouse); Hair Designer/Supervisor: You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown, Les Miserables, Steel Magnolias, (Surflight Theatre) Known affectionately as “The Working Lady, Dee is also a Professional Face/Body Painter and Professional Airbrush Tattoo Artist as well as a new book author - Greg The Green Grass- hopper’s Great Adventure, now available on Amazon. You can follow her on IG and FB @deeworksfacepaintstoo Special Thanks to my #TeamDeeWorks crew and hubby Dan the Man. Let›s Go Ya›ll!!!!!™ www.deeworks.com

JOANIE TROAST (Property Designer, Set Dresser) Joanie received her BA in Studio Art/Art History from Bucknell University. She started assisting with props in 2013. In 2015 she became the prop master, doing the props/set furniture for the last 15 SJR/BTW productions. Other professional credits in properties are: Lion in Winter (Shakespeare in the Square) and Midsummer Night’s Dream (Shakespeare in the Square). She also has done the headshots and rehearsal photos for many of the last 25 SJR/BTW productions. Joan- ie would like to thank her husband, Doug, for brainstorming, assisting, and helping out at every turn. She is incredibly grateful to be a part of another amazing SJR musical!

EVAN HOEHN (Production Manager) is a graduate of St. Joseph Regional High School and Broadway Theater Workshops. Some of his favorite roles on the SJR/BTW stage include Motel in Fiddler on the Roof, Billy in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, and Wilbur in Hairspray. He then received his BA in Theatre Arts from Marymount Manhattan College. Since graduating college, Evan has worked as an assistant to Broadway producer Robert Cole. Evan has also previously worked for Jujamcyn Theaters, where he worked in the St. James Theatre for Disney’s Frozen and the Walter Kerr Theatre for Hadestown. Evan was a former intern at The Broadway League, where he worked on many programs from Broadway Bridges to The Jimmy Awards (National High School Theatre Awards). In addition to 36 his role as the Administrator of the Performing Arts at SJR, he is the general manager of Broadway Theater Workshops. Thank you to the rest of the production team for their tireless efforts, in addition to our fabulous cast and crew, who make it all worth it!

MARC DAVID WRIGHT (Assistant Director & Stage Manager) is an actor, director, and writer based in New York City. Born and raised in Bayonne, New Jersey, Marc attended St. Peter’s Prep before cross- ing the Hudson to train as an actor at Fordham University Lincoln Center; he graduated with a B.A. in Theatre Performance last year. His Fordham studio production of Carlos Murillo’s Dark Play or Sto- ries For Boys was revived at the world-renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival this past August to rave reviews and was named one of the 10 “Must-See LGBT Shows at Fringe 2019”. marc-davidwright.com

NANCY REYNOLDS (Asst to the Costumer) Nancy is thrilled to be working with the SJR team on this production. Nancy started her costume career as a parent volunteer when her two children were performing in the SJR shows more than ten years ago. Since then, she has gone on to design costumes for three high schools, local theater companies and an Off-Broadway show. Some of her favorites include: Seussical, The Addams Family, Will Rodgers Follies, Les Misérables, Spring Awakening, Little Mermaid, and Coming of Age. Break a leg to this wonderful cast and crew.

LORI LOCASTRO (Wardrobe Mistress) Lori graduated from Hunter College with a BA in Fine Arts and Early Childhood Education. She also received her MS from LIU. Lori taught elementary school for over 40 years during which time she directed, choreographed, and costumed for many different productions. She has costumed for SJR for the past nine years and wishes the cast, crew, and production team a great show!

KAREY KIRKPATRICK(Book, Music & Lyrics) began his career as a screen and songwriter for Disney Animation where he penned The Rescuers Down Under and James and the Giant Peach. With more than a dozen feature films produced, screenplay credits include Chicken Run (Golden Globe nomi¬nee for Outstanding Comedy), Charlotte’s Web, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, The Spi- derwick Chronicles and Over the Hedge, which he also co-directed. He directed the Paramount Pictures film Imagine That starring Eddie Murphy and co-pro¬duced, wrote and performed on the film’s soundtrack. He recently directed the Warner Brothers animated musical SMALLFOOT for which he also co-wrote the screenplay and the songs (with brother Wayne). He has won a number of Tony, Oscar and Grammy awards and that number is zero. Other credits: husband of Nada, father of Sami, Maia and Finn.

37 WAYNE KIRKPATRICK(Music & Lyrics) is the Grammy Award-winning songwriter of Change the World by Eric Clapton (Song of the Year). Top 10 singles include Every Heartbeat, Good for Me (Amy Grant); Wrapped Up in You (Garth Brooks); Boondocks, Bring It on Home, Little White Church (Little Big Town); Place in This World (Michael W. Smith). He is a multi-formatted song¬writer with songs recorded by Bonnie Raitt, Faith Hill, Joe Cocker, Gabe Dixon, Trisha Yearwood, Babyface and Peter Frampton, among others. His songs have been featured in TV shows (Grey’s Anatomy, True Blood, Hart of Dixie) as well as feature films (Almost Famous, Phenomenon, Smallfoot). Wayne lives in Nashville with his wife Fran and was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame for 2018. Favorite produc¬tions: Kourtney, Shelby and Carson.

JOHN O’FARRELL(Book) is one of the UK’s best known comic authors and script writers. Best-selling novels include The Best a Man Can Get, May Contain Nuts and The Man Who Forgot His Wife. Non-fiction includes An Utterly Impartial History of Britain, the political memoir Things Can Only Get Better and its recent sequel plus three collections of his satirical columns for The Guardian newspaper. O’Farrell’s books have been translated into thirty languages and adapted for BBC Radio and television. Winner, British Comedy Award. Previously a writer (and later panelist) on BBC’s Have I Got News For You and lead writer on ten series of ITV’s Spitting Image. Currently writing the sequel to Chicken Run and adapting one of his novels for Sony International Pictures.

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51 Congratulations BEN HAJEK on another successful show!

You’ve come a long way since you made your acting debut as a 4 year old Mummy Child in “Joseph…”

We’re so proud of all you’ve accomplished, and can’t wait to see what great things are in your future.

Break legs on your final production at SJR.

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May 2021 Congratulations to the cast and crew of Something Rotten!

We are delighted that despite the limitations of COVID-19 that you have been able to safely produce a work of art for all to enjoy! The collaboration and teamwork that arise from theater are always special, but now even more so as we begin to emerge from over a year of lockdown and separation. While maintaining appropriate distances, we can still celebrate the many gifts and talents that those on stage and behind the curtain bring to a musical.

We are also delighted that so many young people have had the opportunity to experience, even if only in farcical fashion, the wonders of Shakespeare. Take heart from the message of Polonius in Hamlet, for it speaks to you as surely as it did to Laertes:

“This above all: to thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man.”

A very special thank you to all of the parents. Without your incredible support, we simply could not put on this level of production (and our lobby would not look nearly as cool!).

Thank you to our production team for the countless hours they put in and for their tireless dedication to exposing young people to the power of theater.

Finally, we are most especially grateful to our seniors who will perform for the final time on the stage of the Inserra Theater. Thank you for your remarkable contributions to the program over the past four years! We wish you luck as your journey into the phase of your education and life. Please know that you are always welcomed back to visit and perhaps take in a performance.

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