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6 A Letter From The President

Listen to the lullaby of old Broadway! Though we might not be on Broadway, theater in the Greater Capital District is alive and well. As I welcome you all to 42nd Street, our last show of the season, I write this letter with a sense of pride and accomplishment. It is hard to believe that we are completing our 92nd season, but I am thrilled with all that we have achieved this year and look forward to what season 93 has in store. A wonderful line up of shows, multiple sold out runs, great reviews, major renovations… these are just a few of the outstanding things that we have achieved this season, and I know we will continue this momentum into the future. As this will be my final President’s letter, I would be remiss if I didn’t take the opportunity to highlight some of the wonderful things, we as an organization, have completed during my time as President, and thank my team that has made it possible. We’ve completed major renovations around our campus including replacing the roofs on both buildings, overhauling the backstage area and updating the connector hallway between the theater from the box office. We’ve made improvements to our courtyard and outdoor spaces and will continue to do so as the weather improves this spring. We are in the process of installing new floors in the education building to ensure the safety of our casts as they rehearse and our patrons for opening night parties and other functions. In the near future, the Board of Directors will be embarking on a campaign to replace our HVAC equipment as well as make improvements to our sound equipment. Our goal is to improve our sound to make each production more enjoyable for you as you return to SLOC. In addition to these physical renovations, we have developed a new website, expanded our digital media footprint, and welcomed a new marketing team. This has helped us grow our membership base, expand our volunteer database and enjoy record numbers of season subscribers. Many of our shows over the last two years have sold out and we continue to welcome new and returning audience members to our theater. Next season we are excited to announce that we are adding a Saturday matinee to the second weekend of all our main stage shows, due to the demands set by our growing audiences! Despite all these positive changes, there is still much more we need to achieve, and I know that the future leadership of this organization will make it a top priority to complete these goals. I want to thank everyone on my leadership team who has accomplished so much over the past two years. They have worked to build and grow their departments and their hard work shows! I can’t wait to see what happens next. As I finish my term as President, I am not saying goodbye. I will still be a part of the Board of Directors and will be on the production staff of several shows next season in addition to directing the season closer, Bright Star. I will continue to be at the theater watching new shows and seeing us grow and expand. I hope you share my sense of pride, as you are all a part of something alive and well, a part of the magic of the Capital District theater scene. Thank you and enjoy the show! Michael Camelo, President, Schenectady Light Opera Company 7

8 A Letter From The Director

Welcome to the final production of the 2018-2019 season! This musical has been on my Director’s “bucket list” for several years and I am thrilled to be returning to SLOC to direct this show. The musical is based on the 1932 Bradford Ropes novel and the 1933 film of the same name. The film was choreographed by Busby Berkeley and starred Warner Baxter (Julian), Bebe Daniels (Dorothy), Dick Powell (Billy) and Ginger Rogers (Annie) and featured the film debut of Ruby Keeler in the role of Peggy Sawyer. An interesting anecdote about the original novel: the author depicted Julian and Billy as lovers. Same-sex relationships would not have gained approval from the Motion Picture Production Code’s censorship guidelines of that era, so the film substituted a relationship between Billy and Peggy. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture in 1933.

The musical version of 42nd Street is relatively new, with the first production debuting on Broadway in 1980. This was a huge gamble for the Broadway producer David Merrick, as only one other show had made the transfer from original movie musical to the stage – Gigi. This backstage musical features the technique of a show-within-a-show and was choreographed by the legendary Gower Champion. The Opening Night of the show was tragically overshadowed by Champion’s death; he died hours before the show’s debut. This musical is what a lot of people in musical theater call “a chestnut” or “golden nugget.” It represents a by-gone era of vaudeville, nostalgia and huge production numbers. We hope we have captured the essence of that era! I would like to take a moment to send a huge, heartfelt thank you to the entire cast and crew of this production. As you are about to witness, the talents of our performers match those of any actor on a professional stage in New York City. It has been an incredible pleasure to work with each and every person in this show! I’m also sending a very special thank you to our fabulously talented production staff. I have often referred to you collectively as “The Dream Team”; never has there been a truer statement! I am in awe of your talents and have loved collaborating with each of you. And now, on with the show!

“Hear the beat of dancin’ feet…on the avenue I’m takin’ you to…42nd STREET!” Enjoy the show! Suzanne H. Rayome, Director

9 Schenectady Light Opera Company Presents

Music by HARRY WARREN Lyrics by AL DUBIN Book by MICHAEL STEWART & MARK BRAMBLE

Based on the Novel by BRADFORD ROPES

Original Direction & Dances by GOWER CHAMPION Originally Produced on Broadway by DAVID MERRICK

The use of all songs is by arrangement with Warner Brothers, the owner of music publishers’ rights.

Director SUZANNE H. RAYOME Music Director ADRIENNE SHERMAN Choreographer ABBY TODD Producers MICHAEL CAMELO & AMY CLARK

Broadway hopeful, Peggy Sawyer, arrives in NYC armed with her tap shoes and big dreams of starring on Broadway. Does she have what it takes to make those dreams a reality? Filled with crowd-pleasing tap dance and ensemble numbers like “Lullaby of Broadway” and “We’re in the Money,” 42nd Street is sure to entertain audiences of all ages.

42nd Street is presented by arrangement with TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC. 560 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10022. The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. 10 Cast (In Order of Speaking Appearance) Andy Lee ...... Spencer Lee Maggie Jones...... Elizabeth Corey Bert Barry ...... Cody Logan Mac ...... Dave Dixon Phyllis Dale ...... Erica Buda-Doran Lorraine Fleming ...... Betsy Rees Diane Lorimer ...... Heather Sheridan Annie Reilly (Anytime Annie) ...... Emily Fuller Ethel ...... Caley Alyce Lacey Gladys ...... Claudia Bertasso Billy Lawlor ...... Brad Reilly Peggy Sawyer ...... Christine Meglino Clara/Waitress...... Kelly Sanford Julian Marsh ...... James W. Alexander Dorothy Brock ...... Melissa Mason Lacijan Abner Dillon ...... Robert C. Farquharson Frankie/Bartender ...... Sam Whitehead Pat Denning ...... Michael Camelo Waiters ...... Matt Antalek, Scott Brown, Michael Burns, Zach Simpson, Joey Titus & Sam Whitehead Thugs ...... Michael Burns & Joey Titus Doctor ...... Zach Simpson Young Man with Clipboard ...... Matt Antalek Train Porter ...... Gary M. Hoffmann Ensemble ...... Matt Antalek, Scott Brown, Michael Burns, Carolyn Frantz, Lexy Kentzel, Ashley Elizabeth Lee, Deborah Otto-Jones, Zach Simpson, Joey Titus & Sam Whitehead Musicians Conductor/Keyboard...... Adrienne Sherman Reeds ...... Kaitlyn Koch & Melissa Zimmerman Trumpet...... Thom Coon Trombone ...... Harmon Tunison Drums ...... Alex Atchley

The Cast and Crew of 42nd Street sincerely thank the following organizations and individuals for their generous support of this production!  John Fowler  Debbie Lummis   Not So Common Players  Price Chopper   Chris Lombardi  Bob Healey 

11 Production Staff Director ...... Suzanne H. Rayome Music Director ...... Adrienne Sherman Choreographer ...... Abby Todd Producers ...... Michael Camelo & Amy Clark Assistant Producer ...... Susan Skinner Dance Captain ...... Carolyn Frantz Stage Managers ...... Melissa Putterman Hoffmann & Debbie Paniccia Set Designer ...... Marc Christopher Master Carpenter ...... Dale Clark Scenic Artists ...... Marc Christopher, Lisa Johnson & Elizabeth Sterling Set Construction...... Sean Coy & Robert C. Farquharson Set Painting ...... James Brown, Michael Burns, Michael Camelo, Amy Clark, Gary M. Hoffmann, Lexy Kentzel, Cody Logan, Suzanne H. Rayome, Kelly Sanford, Heather Sheridan, Jacob Sheridan & Susan Skinner Lighting Designer ...... Greg Rucinski Lighting Assistant ...... Suzanne Talarico Rucinski Sound Designer ...... Matthew Mascelli Sound Assistant ...... Ashley Metz Costume Designer ...... Connie Rowe Rauhauser Costume Assistants ...... Faye Antalek, Vickie Shatley & Cheryl Zatt Hair & Make-Up Designers ...... Nichole Burkus & Elizabeth Sherwood-Mack Hair & Make-Up Assistant ...... Ella Merritt Property Designers ...... Gary M. Hoffmann & Melissa Peterson

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT April 2019: Alexa (Rory) DiCristofaro Rory took on the position of assistant producer for 1776 and went above and beyond their expected responsibilities. They were a consistent resource for both cast and crew, providing support and assistance in and out of rehearsal. You may have seen their gorgeous promotional photos taken at city hall for the production, as well. Rory has been a cast memeber in previous SLOC productions as well, usually bringing their beautiful dancing to the stage. We’re thrilled and grateful to see them bring their talents behind the scenes as well! May 2019: Elizabeth Sterling Liz is an excellent example of the wonderful volunteers we have at SLOC. You may have seen Liz most recently in 1776 playing the role of Martha Jefferson this past March. When not on-stage, Liz can be heard playing in the pit and/or her work seen on stage. She is an extremely talented scenic painter and her works have been seen in multiple productions at SLOC (Into the Woods, Grease and 42nd Street to name a few). We are so thankful for Liz and all she brings to improve the quality of our productions.

12 Scenes & Songs ACT I Overture ...... Orchestra Scene 1: Stage of the 42nd Street Theatre, New York City Audition ...... Andy Lee & Ensemble Young and Healthy ...... Billy Lawlor & Peggy Sawyer Shadow Waltz...... Maggie Jones, Dorothy Brock & Ensemble Scene 2: The Gypsy Tea Kettle Restaurant Go Into Your Dance ...... Maggie, Annie, Peggy, Phyllis, Lorraine, Andy & Ensemble Scene 3: Stage of the 42nd Street Theatre You’re Getting to be a Habit with Me ...... Dorothy, Billy, Peggy & Ensemble Scene 4: Dorothy Brock’s Dressing Room Scene 5: Stage of the 42nd Street Theatre Getting Out of Town ...... Company Scene 6: The Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia Dames ...... Billy, Men & Company Scene 7: Regency Club and Dorothy Brock’s Hotel Suite I Only Have Eyes for You ...... Dorothy Scene 8: Opening Night of Pretty Lady, The Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia I Only Have Eyes for You (reprise) ...... Billy We’re in the Money ...... Annie, Peggy, Lorraine, Phyllis, Billy & Ensemble Act One Finale ...... Dorothy & Company There will be a 15-minute intermission Refreshments are available at the rear of the theater provided by Ambition Café

ACT II Entr’Acte ...... Orchestra Scene 1: The Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia Sunny Side to Every Situation ...... Annie & Ensemble Scene 2: Broad Street Station, Philadelphia Lullaby of Broadway ...... Julian Marsh & Company Scene 3: Stage of the 42nd Street Theatre, New York City Montage ...... Julian, Andy, Peggy & Ensemble Scene 4: Peggy’s Dressing Room About a Quarter to Nine ...... Dorothy & Peggy Scene 5: The Opening Night of Pretty Lady Shuffle Off to Buffalo ...... Bert, Maggie, Annie & Girls 42nd Street ...... Peggy, Billy & Ensemble Scene 6: Stage of the 42nd Street Theatre 42nd Street (reprise) ...... Julian Finale ...... Company

13 CAST & CREW

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15 Who’s Who in the Cast & Crew (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

JAMES W. ALEXANDER (Julian Marsh) ERICA BUDA-DORAN (Phyllis Dale) is has performed frequently with SLOC over the thrilled to be back on the SLOC stage! Previous last few years appearing in Cabaret (Cliff), SLOC credits include Into the Woods (Baker’s Urinetown (Lockstock), The Wild Party Wife) and Guys and Dolls (Ensemble). Erica (Eddie) and many others. He has also appeared studied Music Education and Theatre at SUNY at HMT, SLCA, ACT, and several premieres of Fredonia and earned her master’s degree in original work at Proctors. James will be making Music Education from The College of Saint his directorial debut with SLOC’s production of Rose. She was an NFL Cheerleader for the The Addams Family next season. “Thank you to Buffalo Bills and is now a K-4 Music Teacher. my family for their constant support, the friends Thank you to my “witchy poo,” Suzanne, for this here who have become like family, and this opportunity and to Abby and Carolyn for their team, which has given me a new opportunity endless help and encouragement. A huge shout and a new challenge. Enjoy the show!” out to my babies, Cameron and Stella, and an MATT ANTALEK (Ensemble) is excited for enormous thank you to my husband, Stephen, his first show at SLOC! The cast and crew have for his love and support! “ILY!” been very welcoming, and he enjoyed the time NICHOLE BURKUS (Co-Hair & Make-up he spent with them. Past performances have Designer) is happy to be designing the hair been with Mac-Haydn Theater. Thank you to and make-up for such a fun show! Past hair and Suzanne and the rest of the SLOC production make-up credits include: Mamma Mia, 1776, staff for letting him perform with the company. Grease, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Beauty Thank you to Mom, Dad, Grandma, and the rest and the Beast, West Side Story and many, many of his family for their love and support. more. If she’s not designing hair and makeup for CLAUDIA BERTASSO (Gladys) The 22-year- a show, you can usually see her on stage. old has recently graduated from Barry MICHAL BURNS (Ensemble) is excited to be University in Miami, FL with her BFA with a in another SLOC show! He has appeared here in specialization in acting and fight choreography. Grease (Danny), West Side Story (Bernardo), Claudia has previously been seen as Alice in The The Wild Party, Sister Act, H2$ and Footloose Stockade Seance with NETE. She would like to (Principal). Other performances include: thank her parents for their love. Adrienne, Abby, Beauty and the Beast (Cogsworth), Mamma and Suzanne, thank you for believing in me. To Mia (Pepper), The Drowsy Chaperone, Be More the cast, thank you for helping to welcome me Chill (Jake), Hairspray (IQ) and Brigadoon into my debut SLOC show. (Harry Beaton). Michael is very thankful to SCOTT BROWN (Ensemble) has been work with such an amazing production team performing for 15 years and enjoys every minute and talented cast. on and off the stage. This will be Scott’s third MICHAEL CAMELO (Co-Producer, Pat time on the SLOC stage. He was most recently Denning) is excited to be returning to the stage seen in NSCP’s Thoroughly Modern Millie (Bun after last appearing as The Piragua Guy in In Foo). He would like to thank Amy, Michael, Miss the Heights. Current President of the Board Abby, and Suzanne for this once in a lifetime of Directors at SLOC, Michael has directed opportunity of being in this production. He Sister Act, H2$, Someday at SLOC and the 90th would like to dedicate this performance to his Anniversary Gala. He last produced The Wild grandparents for singing these songs to him Party, Grease and West Side Story as well as Co- when he was an infant. “Break legs all!” Music Directed Jesus Christ Superstar. Michael 16 Who’s Who in the Cast & Crew Continued... currently serves on the Board of Directors at NSCP’s productions of Fiddler on the Roof as NSCP and is the Drama Club Director at SGHS well as And The World Goes ‘Round. Dale is also as well as an Asset Protection Analyst for the the set construction director for BH-BL Middle Golub Corporation located in Schenectady. School’s theater program. His next project will This summer, Michael will be directing NSCP’s be building for NSCP’s Beauty and the Beast. production of Beauty and the Beast in Clifton Come check it out! Park and next season will be directing Bright ELIZABETH COREY (Maggie Jones) is so Star, here at SLOC. Other credits include: happy to be performing at SLOC, where she Austin in I Love You Because, Roger DeBris in always feels right at home. Favorite roles The Producers, Rod in Avenue Q and Sidney in include: The Wild Party (Madelaine True), Sweet Smell of Success. All his love to his family Sister Act (Sr. Mary Lazarus) and H2$ (Smitty). and friends. She has loved theater since she was old enough MARC CHRISTOPHER (Set Designer) likes to pretend to be a Jellicle cat. Elizabeth is a Piña Coladas and getting caught in the rain. If you proud special education teacher. “Love to Abby, want to know about his past credits, read his bio Adrienne, Suzanne, and my amazing family. in the program of Grease or The Wild Party, as he Thank you for supporting me!” designed both of those sets, among many others. DAVE DIXON (Mac) SLOC performer since nd Marc didn’t submit a bio for 42 Street because 1995: 25 SLOC shows, Producer (Nine), he has spent the last 3 months at Broadway Palm Newsletter Editor, PR Coordinator. Regional Dinner Theater in Florida performing 10 shows Performer (32 years): 1776 (Thomson), 42nd a week as Big Jule in Guys and Dolls. Street (Bert), Titanic (Etches), Urinetown AMY CLARK (Co-Producer) is thrilled to be (Fipp), H2$ (Twimble/Womper), The Addams co-producing again with her partner, Michael Family (Mal), She Loves Me (Arpad), The Camelo (#CameloAndClarkProductions) and Producers (Marks/Old Lady), Jekyll & Hyde this talented cast and crew for 42nd Street. Most (Proops), Seussical (Mayor), The Drowsy recently at SLOC, she has co-produced The Wild Chaperone (Underling), Ragtime (Houdini), Party and this season’s youth production of The Rocky Horror Show (Brad), Into the Woods Grease. Other producing credits include; West (Narrator/Mysterious Man), Hairspray, Side Side Story, H2$ and The Producers. Amy has by Side by Sondheim, Sweeney Todd. TANYS: also produced with NSCP on And the World Goes Outstanding Performance (Follies, Young Ben). ‘Round and Fiddler on the Roof and will be co- ROBERT C. FARQUHARSON (Abner Dillon) producing Beauty and the Beast this summer! A has been with SLOC since 1975 and worn many very special thanks and all her love to Dale for hats including: business manager, performer, his encouragement, help and support. set designer, board member, president and chair DALE CLARK (Master Carpenter) is happy for SLOC’s new home. He has designed sets for to be working on another project that his wife many shows, starting in 1986 with Jack Bryne roped him into. As a master carpenter that as his mentor to most recently doing Sister Act has been building residential and commercial with Sharon Wemple. He has been in several properties for over 25 years, he has also built ensembles and performed the roles of the many sets for SLOC. Together with his favorite Tinman in Wizard of Oz, Cornelius in Hello, set designer Marc Christopher, they’ve created Dolly! and Harry Beaton in Brigadoon, all at sets for shows that include: The Producers, West SLOC. He thanks Paula and this production Side Story and Grease. He has also built sets for team, cast and crew for a great time. 17 Who’s Who in the Cast & Crew Continued... CAROLYN FRANTZ (Dance Captain, Additional recent credits include performances Ensemble) is overjoyed to be back on SLOC’s at LAGS, NSCP, and SCP. Off stage, Melissa has stage (tapping in her dream show!) after stage managed West Side Story and Jesus Christ choreographing this season’s The Wild Party. Superstar, Co-Produced Footloose for SLOC and Favorite past performances at SLOC include directed several productions at SCP, LAGS and Sister Act, Cabaret and The Producers. Thanks HMT. By day, Melissa is a social worker in the to Abby for being one of her favorite people to Berlin CSD. Her most cherished roles are wife tap with, and to her family and Marc for the to Gary and mother to Nate and Jill. constant love and support. LEXY KENTZEL (Ensemble) is thrilled to be EMILY FULLER (Annie Reilly) is excited to be a part of the 42nd Street cast. She has previously finishing her third consecutive season at SLOC performed here in The Wild Party, The Rocky with 42nd Street in the role of Anytime Annie! Horror Show and Hairspray. Lexy has been She has been dancing for 18 years in all styles tap dancing for over twenty years! She studied and has always had an immense love for tap. dance locally and at Broadway Dance Center. Favorite credits include Little Shop of Horrors She would like to thank the cast and crew for (Ronnette), Heathers (Heather McNamara) and making this show so fabulous. Thank you to her Curtains (Bambi). Special thanks to family and family and friends for support, especially dad for friends, especially Mom for starting her in dance making her first pair of tap shoes! lessons at the age of seven. Enjoy the show! CALEY ALYCE LACEY (Ethel) attended SCCC GARY M. HOFFMANN (Co-Property Designer, for social sciences and theater, Skidmore College Train Porter) was on stage in SLOC’s last for dance, and is pursuing professional dance production, 1776, as John Adams, the role he as a career. She has been in 28 productions, debuted in when SLOC presented the show with her most recent shows being Hairspray in 1989. Among other SLOC shows, Gary has (Nicest Kid Dancer) with Consortium Actors, performed in Seussical (General Schmitz), The Wild Party (Dance Ensemble) with SLOC Hairspray (Wilbur), Young Frankenstein and Thoroughly Modern Millie with NSCP. She (Igor), Cabaret (Herr Schultz), and Curtains wants to thank friends, family, everyone who (Sidney Bernstein). Additionally, he has directed worked so hard on this production, and God for and appeared on stage with NSCP, LAGS, SCP, His guidance. and ACT. Next season, Gary will be directing MELISSA MASON LACIJAN (Dorothy Brock) SLOC’s March production of A Funny Thing… happily returns to the SLOC stage, having Forum. His favorite roles remain husband to last appeared here as Vicki in 2006’s The Full Melissa and daddy to Nate & Jill. Monty. Melissa has been involved in the Capital MELISSA PUTTERMAN HOFFMANN (Co- District theater scene for over 35 years, serving Stage Manager) is happy to be back at SLOC as actress, director and choreographer for many working with such a gifted team. Most recently local entities, including HMT, SLOC, SCP and Melissa appeared on the SLOC stage as Carmen ACT. She was seen onstage most recently as Bernstein in Curtains, Fraulein Schneider Frau Blucher in HMT’s fall production of Young in Cabaret, Jack’s Mother in Into the Woods Frankenstein. She gives her love and gratitude and Frau Bluecher in Young Frankenstein. to her family for all the support they give.

18 Who’s Who in the Cast & Crew Continued... ASHLEY ELIZABETH LEE (Ensemble) CHRISTINE MEGLINO (Peggy Sawyer) is is excited to return to SLOC where she was excited to return to the SLOC stage! Recent last seen in the ensemble of Urinetown. SLOC credits include: Sister Act (Mary Robert), Some favorite credits include: touring with H2$ (Rosemary) and Urinetown (Little Sally). the National Theatre for Children, Principal She dedicates her performance to her grandma, Dancer with Northeast Ballet Company, Missy who introduced her to Shirley Temple and Gene in The Marvelous Wonderettes, Eponine in Les Kelly at a young age, igniting her passion for Misérables, and Echo in Eleemosynary. She tap. She thanks this amazing production team, thanks her parents for encouraging her crazy along with her family, friends, and especially dreams, and sends her love to Spencer, her Brian, for providing constant love and support. wonderful husband and favorite partner. “Let’s “HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRIAN!” dance!” Hebrews 12:1-3 DEBORAH OTTO-JONES (Ensemble) is SPENCER LEE (Andy Lee) is thrilled to be delighted to be making her SLOC debut! She is returning to the SLOC stage. Spencer recently played the role of Jackie in SLOC’s The Wild a dancer and ballet teacher who has performed Party. Other recent roles include: Confection locally with LAGS, HMT and Tango Fusion. and Cavalier (Northeast Ballet’s The Favorite past roles include Mona in Chicago Nutcracker), The Bartender (And the World and Kristine in A Chorus Line. Her most Goes ‘Round), Motel (Fiddler on the Roof) and favorite role is mother to her three sons. She Harker (Dracula). Spencer is thankful for his would like to thank her family for supporting wonderful wife who supports, encourages, and her, even when it meant a lot of frozen dinners challenges him and with whom he gets to share and no clean underwear. the stage for this production. DEBBIE PANICCIA (Co-Stage Manager) is CODY LOGAN (Bert Barry) is thrilled to so excited to be involved in this show! Recent “Shuffle off to Buffalo” in this gem of a musical! SLOC credits include: Props for Sister Act and He was last seen on the SLOC stage in The Wild West Side Story. NSCP credits include Assistant Party (Phil D’Armano). Some of his favorite Producer for Nunsense, Assistant Stage credits include: The Rocky Horror Show (Brad Manager for Violet and Props for Thoroughly Majors), Seussical (Wickersham/Grinch) Modern Millie and Lucky Stiff. Favorite NSCP and Chicago (Fred Casely). When Cody is not onstage credits include Shaindel in Fiddler on tapping his heart out, he can be seen in the the Roof, and a Pick a Little Lady in The Music kitchen cooking up new recipes for his friends Man. Thanks to her family for supporting her and family. Many thanks to Suzanne, the cast, never ending love of theater! “Break legs all!” and crew for such an amazing show! MELISSA PETERSON (Co-Property Designer) MATTHEW MASCELLI (Sound Designer) is thrilled to again work with the talented is so happy to be making his SLOC debut and is excited to work with the talented cast and actors and production team at SLOC after doing production team. Matthew has been working props for Grease, Footloose and West Side Story. in technical theater for over 10 years and most Having performed on area stages for the past recently was the flight director for the O’Rourke few years, she enjoys the process of creating Middle Schools production of Mary Poppins, Jr. something from nothing. Love to T, A, E, and He would like to thank his friends, family and G and thanks for your patience and support. wife Moira for their love and support. “Break all the legs!” 19 Who’s Who in the Cast & Crew Continued... CONNIE ROWE RAUHAUSER (Costume (Nun/Ensemble), Jesus Christ Superstar Designer) has costumed over 30 shows (Ensemble), H2$ (Ensemble) and Urinetown in the Capital District during the last 25 (Ensemble). Other local credits include years, 20 of these with SLOC beginning in Young Frankenstein (Ensemble) with HMT 1998. Connie serves as Vice President on and Thoroughly Modern Millie (Ensemble) the SLOC Board of Directors. Favorite SLOC and Fiddler on the Roof (Ensemble) with shows she has designed are: Sister Act, The NSCP. Thanks to the production team for Drowsy Chaperone, The Scarlet Pimpernel, making this such an enjoyable experience, Hello, Dolly!, Little Me, The Producers and and her family and friends for all their Shenandoah. A special thank you to Suzanne encouragement and support. and company, along with Jeffrey for all the BRAD REILLY (Billy Lawlor) is excited dinners missed while I am at the theater, as to be making his SLOC debut with this the show must go on! talented cast and crew. He returns to the SUZANNE H. RAYOME (Director) is musical theatre stage after a hiatus since delighted to be returning to SLOC to high school. He sang acapella in college, and direct one of her all-time favorite musicals. currently performs with Albany Pro Musica. Previous credits with this company include Special thanks to the SLOC community for a directing West Side Story (TANYS), The warm welcome; to Suzanne, Abby, Adrienne, Producers (TANYS), the regional premiere and the outstanding team on all sides of the of (TANYS), The Scarlet Pimpernel Hello, curtain, and to his grandmothers who first Dolly! (TANYS) and playing the role of Miss taught him to sing and dance. Hannigan in SLOCs 2007 production of Annie. This production marks her 47th year of acting GREG RUCINSKI (Lighting Designer) is in or directing over 110 shows, including thrilled to finally light up 42nd Street, which productions for schools, community, regional he has looked forward to since seeing the and professional theaters throughout the original 1980 Broadway production. The United States. Favorite roles on stage include: most recent of Greg’s 45 SLOC lighting Dolly (Hello, Dolly!), Anna (The King and I), designs include: The Wild Party and Sister Maria (The Sound of Music), Golde (Fiddler Act (TANYS Outstanding Lighting Design). on the Roof), Eliza (My Fair Lady), Miss Since 1979, Greg has been stage manager, set Hannigan (Annie), Nellie (South Pacific), designer, crew member and even appeared Sarah (Guys and Dolls) and Winnifred onstage once or twice. Greg co-chairs SLOC’s (Once Upon a Mattress). Favorite Directorial High School Musical Awards with his wife credits include: Joseph...Dreamcoat, A and frequent lighting collaborator, Sue. Funny Thing… Forum, Anything Goes, The KELLY SANFORD (Clara/Waitress) is a Music Man, Steel Magnolias and Crimes of classically trained soprano with a BA in the Heart. She is the K-12 Director for World Music. She has been SLOC’s Finance Director Languages, ENL and Libraries for Burnt for the past two seasons and is a member of Hills-Ballston Lake CSD and has served as the Board of Directors. When not performing, the Drama Club Director for the O’Rourke MS Kelly enjoys costuming for SLOC and other for the past 18 years. In her spare time, she local organizations. Kelly would like to enjoys traveling and broadcasting for WMHT- dedicate this performance to the memory of RISE. “A toi, mon chou!” her sister, Michele, and her father, Jim, and BETSY REES (Lorraine Fleming) is wishes to thank her husband, family, friends, thrilled to return to the SLOC stage! coworkers, cast and crewmates for their Previous SLOC credits include: Sister Act unwavering support.

20 Who’s Who in the Cast & Crew Continued... HEATHER SHERIDAN (Diane Lortimer) Some other shows Zach has been in include: is excited to be back on stage making her Calvin Berger (Calvin), Pippin (Featured SLOC debut! Heather is a graduate of the Dancer), Bubble Boy (Mark), The Love of Randolph College for the Performing Arts Three Oranges (Leandro), Aida (Zoser), in Toronto, Canada. Favorite past credits Godspell (Jesus) and The Addams Family include The Crucible (Putnam), The Pajama (Uncle Fester). “Enjoy the show!” Game (Ethel), Fiorello! (Cutie), Dog Sees SUSAN SKINNER (Assistant Producer) God (Tricia) and The Eight: Reindeer Monologues (Dancer). Thanks to Mom & is thrilled to be a part of such a dream Dad for their continued support, her husband production team. Recent projects include Jacob for making the coffee every morning, assistant costume designing In the Heights and to Jim for the tap shoes. earlier this season and assisting with props with last year’s Sister Act. Susan is constantly ADRIENNE SHERMAN (Music Director) humbled by the amazing talent that surrounds is thrilled to be back at SLOC after Music her in this amazing community and by the Directing Grease earlier this season and Sister Act and Jesus Christ Superstar unceasing support of her own dream team of last season. Other credits include Music Steve, Matt and Ryan, as well as her amazing Director for H2$, Urinetown, The Producers, friends. “Enjoy the show!!” Spamalot and South Pacific, among others at JOEY TITUS (Ensemble) is very excited to SLOC, and many NSCP productions. Adrienne be performing on the SLOC stage again! His proudly serves as Secretary on the SLOC previous roles have included: Peter (Jesus Board of Directors. Thanks to Suzanne, Amy, Christ Superstar, SLOC), Beast (Beauty and Michael, Abby and the outstanding cast, crew the Beast, SGHS), Ching Ho (Thoroughly and band. Modern Millie, NSCP), Sam (Mamma Mia, ELIZABETH SHERWOOD-MACK (Co- SGHS), and Matt (Calvin Berger, NSCP). Hair and Make-up Designer) is an actress He would like to thank his family and the and educator who hails from Loudonville, wonderful production team for all their New York. She has been involved in many support and hard work productions throughout the Capital Region. ABBY TODD (Choreographer) began her Her main theater home, in recent years, has professional career while attending the been Schenectady Light Opera Company. acclaimed Dance Departments of the State She serves here as an active board member, volunteer and actress. Elizabeth enjoys all University of NY, Brockport, and Middlesex aspects of theater, and you can often find her University in London. She has performed acting on stage or working behind the scenes in countless productions covering diverse on a production’s hair and makeup team. genres spanning from African to Tap to She is proud to say that 42nd Street is her 25th Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop and Musical Theater. SLOC production. Favorite production credits She has performed at Walt Disney World in include: hair and make-up design for SLOC’s multiple shows as Minnie Mouse and for pop Shrek, Footloose and 1776. She would like to star, Victoria Justice. Abby is thrilled to be give all her love and thanks to her friends returning to SLOC after choreographing The and family. Without them this would not be Producers, The Sound of Music and You’re possible. a Good Man, Charlie Brown in previous ZACH SIMPSON (Ensemble) is ecstatic to seasons. Love to this incredible production be a part of 42nd Street! This is Zach’s second team and cast! Sani & Dad…forever and SLOC show, his first being West Side Story. always, I’ll be your Tiny Dancer.

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SAM WHITEHEAD (Ensemble) is a first- Theater Abbreviations: ACT (Albany Civic time performer at SLOC, and very pleased to Theater), CAP (Class Act Productions), be able to count 42nd Street as the third show CTG (Classic Theater Guild), CLT (Colonial he’s ever done. He has appeared as ensemble Little Theatre), CCT (Curtain Call Theater), in SGHS’s Beauty and the Beast and as Bill in FPNENY (Family Players of Northeastern New SGHS’s Mamma Mia. He would like to thank York), HAT (Highlight Acting Troupe), HMT his parents for always supporting him, and his (Home Made Theater), SCP (Schenectady siblings for always being there for him. Civic Players), LAGS (Local Actors Guild of Saratoga), NSCP (Not So Common Players), NYSTI (New York State Theater Institute), SLCA (Sand Lake Center for the Arts), TCT (Troy Civic Theater)

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 Jean Giraudoux’s  The Madwoman of Chaillot October 12-14 & 17-21, 2018   Steven Banks’  Looking at Christmas  December 7-9 & 12-16, 2018  Richard Greenberg’s   The Babylon Line January 25-27 & 30-Feb 3, 2019    Agatha Christie’s   And Then There Were None  March 15-17 & 20-24, 2019    Jerome Kass & Billy Goldenberg’s  Ballroom   May 3-5 & 8-12, 2019    Yasmina Reza’s   God of Carnage  July 19-21 & 26-28, 2019

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2018-2019 Season

The Gingerbread Lady By Neil Simon September 7 – 23, 2018

Gloria By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins November 2 – 18, 2018

4,000 Miles By Amy Herzog February 1 – 17, 2019

The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek By Naomi Wallace May 3 – 19, 2019

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President Michael Camelo Vice President Connie Rowe Rauhauser Treasurer Mark Viscusi Secretary Adrienne Sherman Business Manager Nell Burrows Board of Directors Nell Burrows Michael Camelo Audrey Carlton Amy Clark Gary M. Hoffmann Connie Rowe Rauhauser Annette Reitano Kelly Sanford Trish Scott-Dembling Adrienne Sherman Elizabeth Sherwood-Mack Diane Skibinski Artistic Director Trish Scott-Dembling Audition Coordinator Jeffrey P. Hocking Outreach Coordinator Judi Merriam Production Recognition Coordinator Paula Farquharson Show Recommendations Coordinator Elizabeth Sherwood-Mack High School Award Coordinators Sue & Greg Rucinski Technical Director Matt Dembling Lighting Coordinator Sound Coordinators Paul Kraus & Joel Lord Costume Coordinator Patricia Casey Hair & Wigs Coordinator Nichole Burkus Make-Up Coordinator Elizabeth Sherwood-Mack Properties Coordinators Beth Swallow & Gary M. Hoffmann Sets & Tools Coordinator Heather Marlette Stage Management Coordinator Cece Widomski Safety Coordinator Bob Titus Musician Coordinator Adrienne Sherman Audience Services Director Jeffrey P. Hocking Usher Coordinator Amy Jessup Box Office Manager Jeffrey P. Hocking Opening Night Party Coordinator Connie Rowe Rauhauser Playbill Editor Jeffrey P. Hocking Educational Director Thomas Della Sala Finance Director Kelly Sanford Fundraising & Development Director Membership & Volunteers Director Elizabeth Corey Public Relations & Advertising Director Audrey Carlton Archive Coordinators Alan Angelo & Brian J. Cotterell Webpage Coordinator Mary Kozlowski Facilities Director Mike Deyo

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