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Music by Lyrics by Book by Alan Menken Lynn Ahrens Mike Ockrent & Lynn Ahrens Based on the story by Charles Dickens • Original Choreography by Susan Stroman Originally directed by Mike Ockrent Originally presented by Radio City Entertainment at The Theatre At Madison Square Garden With Duke lafoon rOBert anthony jones wayne W. pretlow Anette michelle Sanders Michael Edward Baker Accounting Scott McLEAN Harrison kATherine Pecevich Business Administration Producer International Business PAUL ALLAN Healthcare Management Associate Producer General Manager Marketing JEFF BELLANTE Artistic Director GALE EDWARDS Management ROBIN JOY ALLAN Information Technology Production Manager Company Manager Costume Coordinator Criminal Justice • Financial aid available BRIAN LOESCH Michael Baker MARIANNE DOMINY Graphic Design for those who qualify Animation Projection Design Costume Design Wig Design Web Design • Professional instructors SPENCER PADILLA TREVOR BOWEN TRENT PCENICNI Digital Photography with real-world experience Lighting Design Production Stage Manager Scenic & Media Design Multimedia BRIAN LOESCH DoM RuggIEro KELLY TIGHE Networking and Computer • Smaller classes Technology • Flexible day, evening Musical Director Paralegal Studies & online classes JUSTIN S. FISCHER • Graduate career Directed and Choreographed by services assistance BOB DURKIN
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Briarcliffe • Job #90136 • Playhouse Playbill • 4C • 5.5” x 8.5” • EGC Group 516.935.4944 CAST OF CHARACTERS (in order of appearance) Mr. Smythe...... Bryant Smith* Scrooge (at 8)...... Justin Cimmino Jack Smythe...... Conner Meehan Fan (at 10)...... Hayley Gillman Grace Smythe...... KATIE GARTHE Scrooge (at 12)...... LIAM GOLDE/LIAM HofMEISTER Undertaker/Old Joe...... John Tighe Mr. Fezziwig...... ROBERT ANTHONY JONES* Ebenezer Scrooge...... STEVE BRADY* Mrs. Fezziwig...... KATHERINE PECEVICH* Bob Cratchit...... DUKE LAFOON* Emily...... JILL JACOBS Nathan Anderson Michael EDWARD baker TYLER BELLMON Jessica Bradish Steve Brady Mrs. Cratchit...... ANETTE MICHELLE SANDERS* Young Ebenezer...... James Erickson Martha Cratchit...... Colette Girardin Young Marley...... Brett Figel Tiny Tim...... NOLAN LYONS Ghost of Christmas Present...... WAYNE W. PRETLOW* Nikolas...... Ryan Koerber Sandwich Board Man...... Wayne W. Pretlow* Fred...... CALEB DAMSCHRODER* Ghost of Christmas Yet To Be...... BETHANY ELKIN Ghost of Jacob Marley...... MICHAEL EDWARD BAKER* Old Hag...... Jessica Bradish Ghost of Christmas Past/ Sally...... Jill Jacobs Lamplighter...... SCOTT MCLEAN HARRISON* Fred’s Kid...... Justin Cimmino Fan (at 6)...... Alison Cordaro Jonathon...... Kevin Spellman
Ensemble Eric Byrd Caleb Damschroder Bethany Elkin James Erickson Brett Figel (Villagers, Townspeople, Bankers, Grave Diggers, Monks, Fan Dancers, Goodies) Nathan Anderson, Tyler Bellmon, Jessica Bradish, Eric Byrd, Caleb Damschroder*, James Erikson, Brett Figel, Colleen Gallagher, Jill Jacobs, Robert Anthony Jones*, Denise Molnar, Katherine Pecevich*, Samantha Slomin, Bryant Smith*, John Tighe, Karen Webb, Megan Wean Youth Ensemble (Young Villagers, Younger Cratchit Children, Family Members, Childrens Choir) Justin Cimmino, Allison Cordaro, Katie Garthe, Collete Giardin, Hayley Gilman, Liam Golde, Marielle Greguski, Liam Hofmeister, Colleen Kelly, Ryan Koerber, Nolan Lyons, Connor Meehan, Dominic Mondi, Madison Mulvey, Kaela Murphy, Kaylee Spano, Kevin Spellman, Morgan Tiller Colleen Gallagher SCOTT McLEAN HARRISON Jill Jacobs Robert Anthony Jones Duke Lafoon UNDERSTUDIES/COVERS
Mr. Smythe...... Nathan Anderson Ghost of Christmas Past...... Tyler Bellmon Scrooge...... Michael EDWARD Baker* Mr. Fezziwig...... Nathan Anderson Bob Cratchit...... EriC Byrd Mrs. Fezziwig...... Marielle Greguski Mrs. Cratchit...... Karen Webb Emily...... Colleen Gallagher Fred...... EriC Byrd Ghost of Christmas Present...... Bryant Smith* Ghost of Jacob Marley...... Nathan Anderson Sally...... Colleen Gallagher
MUSICIANS Denise Molnar Katherine Pecevich Wayne W. Pretlow Anette Michelle Sanders SAMANTHA SLOMIN Conductor/Keyboard I...... Justin Fischer French Horn...... LEE DUKE Violin/Keyboard II...... Steven Cuevas Bass...... CATHERINE O’MALLEY Reed 1...... RICK KISSINGER Percussion...... BRAD CARBONE Reed 2...... MIKE KENDROT
The Musicians employed in this production are members *Actors employed in this production are members of of the American Federation of Musicians. Actors’ Equity Association, the union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. Bryant Smith John Tighe Karen Webb Megan Wean The Director/Choreographer is a member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, Inc., an independent national labor union. 6 HOLIDAY SEASON 2010 Gateway Playhouse 7 BHB-035 Gateway Girl Ad 10/28/09 9:12 AM Page 1
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Nathan Anderson (Ensemble) is his BFA in acting from CW Post Campus proud to be making his debut with the of LIU and is a member of Actor’s Equity Gateway Playhouse. Prior to this he had Association. For Dad. “An idea, like a been seen in many regional theatres ghost, must be spoken to a little before and tour playing such characters as, The it will explain itself.” –Charles Dickens Mayor of Whoville, in Seussical the Musi- cal, Marcelus Washburn, The Music Man, TYLER BELLMON (Ensemble) is and Mr. Fezziwig in the tour of Scrooge the a recent graduate of Emerson Musical! with the New York Stage Origi- College’s BFA Musical Theatre nals. He would like to dedicate this show program, and is thrilled to be making to Tom, Jamie, and Scott. Thanks for be- his Gateway Playhouse debut! ing with me on this part of the journey, Credits include: Brighton Beach guys! xo Memoirs (Eugene), The Foreigner (Ellard), Illyria (Sir Andrew), Crazy For You Michael Edward Baker (Ghost of (Custus), Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour), Jacob Marley) Michael is very thrilled to Jesus Christ Superstar, The Best Little be a part of this amazing production Whorehouse in Texas, and Carousel. He with such a talented cast and crew. will be appearing in All Shook Up at Circa Over the past ten years, Michael has ‘21 Dinner Theatre next month. Thanks been involved at Gateway Playhouse in to his family, friends, and mentors for many capacities- teaching in the acting their constant support. school, assisting in the casting office and for the last three years as Company Jessica Bradish (Ensemble) is thrilled Manager. Michael has been seen in to be making her debut at Gateway national tours, NYC theatre and even on Playhouse. She received a degree in the screen. Favorite production credits musical theater performance from from theatres near and far include; Wagner College, and she’s since gotten Miss Saigon, Jesus Christ Superstar, Jekyll to perform all over the country and Hyde, Scarlet Pimpernel, Ragtime, A including four summers in Alaska. Past Christmas Carol, The Secret Garden and favorite roles include Lucy in Jekyll & more. Most recently, Michael is proud Hyde, Maggie in A Chorus Line, Lucy in to have portrayed the role of Brian in Gateway’s highly praised production of Avenue Q. This winter, Michael is JOE 281-0376 traveling to California to study improv SHIRLEY SLEEP SHOPPE comedy at the Groundling school. He 618 Montauk Highway • Shirley, NY 11967 is grateful to end this season with this amazing opportunity and thanks the entire Allan Family and the Gateway staff for their love and support. Special thanks and love to Mom at home near Complete Line of Conventional, Seattle, JP, Ricky, Keith, his students and Waterbeds & Futons other friends and family. Michael earned 10 HOLIDAY SEASON 2010 Gateway Playhouse 11 Who’s Who Who’s Who
You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Sister Caleb Damschroder (Fred/ James Erickson (Young Ebenezer/ Colleen Gallagher (Ensemble) Robert Anne in Nunsense II, and Rhetta Ensemble) Caleb is thrilled to return Ensemble) hails originally from Colorado. Colleen is very excited to be spreading Cupp in Pump Boys & Dinettes. Much to the Gateway Playhouse for another Metropolitan Opera: Aida. Off Broadway: holiday cheer here at the Gateway thanks to her wonderful friends and production of A Christmas Carol. Recent Booth! The Musical. Regional: My Fair Playhouse! Recent roles include Mabel in family for all their love and support! credits include the Pittsburgh CLO/ Lady, Damn Yankees (U/S Joe Hardy). Pirates of Penzance, Martha in The Secret Toronto company of Miss Saigon (Chris Other favorite roles include: The Light Garden, Gloria in Damn Yankees, and Steve Brady (Scrooge) is a veteran u/s), Cinderella, My Fair Lady, Thoroughly In The Piazza (Fabrizio), Forever Plaid Julie Jordan in Carousel. Colleen holds of Broadway’s Inherit the Wind, and Modern Millie, Forever Plaid and 42nd (Frankie), Hotel For Criminals (Max), and a BA in Music with a concentration in numerous productions at renowned Street among others. Caleb is currently The Producers (Tenor Storm Trooper). Musical Theater from Manhattanville regional theaters across the nation and the face (and naked body) of Centennial James is featured with his cast of My College. Many thanks to her family and grateful to have this second chance at Wireless. Thanks to Robin, Bob and the Fair Lady in the “Carols for a Cure” CD friends for all their love and support. redemption, having played Scrooge at crew at About Artists Agency. Love to for Broadway Cares: Equity Fights AIDS Gateway in their original production four Mom and Dad. campaign. Thanks to CTG, my Family, SCOTT McLEAN HARRISON (Ghost of years ago. Other Gateway shows include Gma, Mom, and especially Laura for Christmas Past/ Lamplighter) is happy Hello Dolly, Urinetown, & The Fantasticks. Bethany Elkin (Associate Director/ their undying love and support of me. to return to Gateway after previously Thanks Susie. Peace on Earth, Goodwill Choreographer/Ghost of Christmas Yet www.james-erickson.com appearing in last year’s Miss Saigon. Off to All. To Be) Most recently choreographed A Broadway/NYC: Rocket Boys (original Grand Night for Singing at San Diego State Brett Figel (Ensemble/ Young Marley) cast), NBS!, Subways Are for Sleeping, Stop! Eric Byrd (Ensemble) is thrilled to be University. Last summer she made her is thrilled to be joining the Gateway Look! Listen!, Bring Back Birdie. National joining the Gateway family this holiday. Gateway Playhouse debut as Associate Playhouse for the holidays! He is Tours: Oklahoma! (first national revival), Favorite credits include West Side Story Director/Choreographer to Bob Durkin a graduate of Wagner College in Go Diego Go Live! (original cast), Big River. (Tony), Fiddler on the Roof (Fyedka), Ur- on I Love a Piano. Bethany has worked as Staten Island where he received his Other favorites: Hello, Dolly! with Sally ban Cowboy (Steve Strange), High School an associate choreographer to Broadway degree in theatre performance and Struthers, The Foreigner, Pippin, Noises Musical, and Smokey Joe’s Café. Eric most Director and Choreographer Donald speech. Favorite credits include The Off, A Funny Thing…Forum, Disney recently traveled the world performing Saddler and Broadway Choreographer Mikado (Koko), Our Town (George Cruise Line. TV/Internet: “Royal Pains,” on board Holland America Cruise Lines. Larry Fuller. Bethany is an alumni Gibbs), Brighton Beach Memoirs (Stanley “Law and Order,” “Life on Mars,” “King of BFA Wright State University. Gratitude to and adjunct professor at Marymount Jerome), Tick, Tick…Boom! (Michael), the Rodeo” by the Kings of Leon, “Going The Mine, my amazing family and won- Manhattan College. She is currently Anything Goes (Mr. Whitney), and The to Extremes.” Scott holds a degree in derful teachers. attending the MFA Musical Theatre Threepenny Opera (Mr. Peachum). he broadcast journalism from the University Program at San Diego State University. wishes everyone a very happy holiday! of Oklahoma. A big ol’ thanks to Bob and Robin. www.scottmcleanharrison.com
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John Tighe (Old Joe) John is happy to Megan Wean (Ensemble) is ecstatic to A Christmas Carol after a wonderful internationally include The Three Irish be back on the Gateway stage in such a be returning to The Gateway Playhouse summer here with Hairspray and Tenors and Voices of Native America. In beautiful show with a wonderful cast. He after just being seen as Lori Beth in Hello Dolly!. She will then return to 1997, Bob and Co-Choreographer Mitzi is a retired Lieutenant of the NYC Fire De- the summer’s production of Happy Westchester Broadway Theatre after Hamilton, were awarded the Connecticut partment where he began his theatrical Days. She graduated from Wright Christmas to continue the run of Jekyll Critic’s Circle Award for “Outstanding career as a vocalist and bagpiper in the State University with a B.F.A in musical & Hyde until February. Recent credits Choreography” for their collaborative Emerald Society Pipes and Drums. He theatre/dance. Regional credits include: include: Nine (WBT), Will Rogers Follies work effort on Seven Brides for Seven has sung for dignitaries both here and North Shore Music Theatre, Ogunquit (Gateway), Cats, The Producers, Joseph… Brothers at the Candlewood Playhouse abroad and has performed the National Playhouse, Maine State Music Theatre, Dreamcoat (Beef & Boards), Beauty and in Connecticut. Bob has served as both Anthem at Shea Stadium for a NY Mets Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, Beef and the Beast, Pajama Game (Mountain Guest Artist and teacher at a number game. He has also appeared as a guest Boards, LaComedia, The Palace Theatre, Playhouse), Cabaret, South Pacific, The of prestigious universities and colleges vocalist on several local cable TV shows Prather Entertainment, and The Barn Full Monty (Show Palace), and Chicago such as The University of Alabama in . Independent film credits include Rafe/ Theatre. Thanks and much love to God, (Peach State). Happy Holidays Y’all! To Birmingham, The University of Vermont, Our Souls to Keep and Uncle John/The Evil Mom, Dad, Kandis, and Scott. This one’s Mama, Dad, and Jennifer…I’ll be home West Virginia University, Oklahoma Killers. Some of his favorite regional roles for you Mom, keep fighting!!! for Christmas!!! City University, Marymount Manhattan include: Ben Weatherstaff/Secret Garden, College, Wagner College, and The West Mavrodani/Zorba, Arvide Abernathy/Guys Karen Webb (Ensemble) Karen is so BOB DURKIN (Director/Choreographer) Point Military Academy. Some of the fine and Dolls, Innkeeper/Man of La Mancha, thankful to be spending this holiday directed and choreographed Irving regional theatres and companies that he Jamie/My Fair Lady. season with her Gateway family in Berlin’s I Love A Piano this past summer has recently had the pleasure of working and Miss Saigon for the Gateway with include the Gateway Playhouse, Playhouse the previous season. Bob is a West Virginia Public Theatre, Cherry Director and Choreographer with thirty- County Playhouse, Westbury Music seven years of experience to his credit. Fair, Theatre By The Sea, Candlewood He has directed and choreographed Playhouse, Saint Michael’s Playhouse both nationally and internationally. and Pittsburgh Musical Theatre. For More His stock, regional theatre, and touring information visit www.bobdurkin.com. credits combined number well over 250 productions of musicals, plays, Trevor Bowen (Costume Design) and reviews. Internationally, his work is glad to be back with Gateway It’s in the Details has played before audiences in Austria, Playhouse. Credits include: Costume Australia, Canada, Spain, Portugal, Design assistant, Hamlet, Arkansas Quality Service, Sweden, Italy, Finland, Scotland, England, Repertory Theater Margaret McKowen Singapore, Taiwan, and Malaysia. Mr. designer; Costume design assistant, Expert Auto Collision Repairs Diagnostics Durkin’s list of international and national Opus, Two River Theater Company (NJ) All Insurance Accepted and Repair touring credits include: Anything Goes, Lesley Sorenson designer; Costume Ain’t Misbehavin’, Big River, Crazy For consultant, Seven Bodily Mistakes, You, Dreamgirls, The Goodbye Girl, Hello Dixon Place (NYC); Costume Designer Dolly, Little Shop of Horrors, One Mo’ Time, Inana and Eelwax Jesus Pop-up Music 11 Station Road 1791 Montauk Highway Copacabana, Purlie, Seven Brides for Seven Show, Contemporary American Theater Bellport, NY 11713 Bellport, NY 11713 Brothers, Unforgettable (The Nat King Cole Festival 2010 season; Costume Design Story), and They’re Playing Our Song. His assistant, Drowsy Chaperone, Gateway 286-2116 803-6935 work on concerts both nationally and Playhouse, Margaret McKowen designer;
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shopper, My Fair Lady, Virginia Stage, Theo Bikel. Dom has stage managed Justin S. Fischer (Musical Director) is musical theatre commissions from the Devon Painter, designer; shopper, Let across the US, Europe, South America currently Associate Music Director on the Erie Playhouse (Erie, PA), and the Seagle Me Down Easy, Long Wharf Theater, Ann and Australia with Aint’ Misbehavin, 2nd national tour of Spring Awakening. Music Colony (Schroon Lake, NY), and Hould Ward, designer. Phantom, Anything Goes, and Song & Past national tours include Hairspray choral commissions from organizations Dance among many others. He is no and I Love a Piano. He was also AMD for across the country. Dom Ruggiero (Production Stage stranger to the Gateway Playhouse, Trip of Love, a new dance musical, which Manager) a member of Actors Equity, having begun his involvement 22 years had its international premiere in Osaka, BRIAN LOESCH (Lighting Designer/ has been stage managing for the past ago with his production of Little Shop of Japan in April 2008. Favorite credits Production Manager) is proud to be 29years. Broadway PSM credits include Horrors, which he also directed. Dom has include Avenue Q, Altar Boyz (Gateway part of the Gateway Family for his The Gathering starring Hal Linden, directed numerous shows for Gateway, Playhouse, Bellport, NY), Nine (Seaside thirteenth straight season. Gateway Borscht Belt on Broadway starring Bruce most notably the 3 productions of Music Theatre, Daytona Beach, FL) and Playhouse lighting design credits include: Adler and Mal Z. Lawrence, and Ain’t That Phantom, Tommy and Cabaret. Other Seussical (Orlando Reprtory Theatre, Sophisticated Ladies, Forbidden Broadway a Kick in the Head – the Music of Sammy Gateway productions include Once on Orlando, FL). As a composer/lyrcist, his (2008), A Christmas Carol, The Full Monty, Cahn directed by Chet Walker. 1st This Island, Beauty and the Beast last most recent work includes an adaptation A Holiday Spectacular On Ice (2004 + National Tours include: The Cole Porter summer, and The Drowsy Chaperone of Pinocchio for the Random Farms Kids 2009), South Pacific, Footloose, Jesus Songbook starring Melba Moore, The earlier this summer. Theater (Elmsford, NY), and the original Christ Superstar, Kiss Me Kate, Holiday Hop Irving Berlin Songbook starring Carole musical The Princess of Riverside Drive (1999), Urinetown, Mooseltoe, Cabaret and Lawrence, Greetings! Shalom Aleichem for the Vital Theatre Company (New York, numerous children’s theatre productions Lives starring Judy Kaye, Bruce Adler and NY). In addition, Justin has received including Peter Pan (2004) and Jungle Book
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(2005). Brian graduated with a Degree in Trent Pcenicni (Wigs/Makeup Robin Joy Allan (Artistic Director) Not hind the scenes work in Film and TV as a Technical Theatre from Suffolk County Design) Getting his start at an early age knowing what would sound interesting Casting Director on both coasts, Robin has Community College. Other design credits Trent has worked in Theatre, Opera, and enough for a read, Robin would just like been fortunate to work with actors, direc- include Language of Angels (Henry Street Film for many years in all departments. to give credit to the creative spirits and tors, writers, and producers from today’s Experimental Theatre, NYC), Paraffin He Apprenticed with Wig Master “way-showers” in her life who inspired her, celebrities to tomorrow’s future stars. In Touch (World Premiere at Suffolk County Cindy Ludwig of The Baltimore Opera taught her, supported her, lived a great her life bio she includes 16 years perform- Community College), The Man Who Would Company and works professionally as example for her, and lit the journey as she ing, 25 years casting and 30 years teaching, Be King (World Premiere at the Antrim a wig and makeup artist as well as a sang, danced, played, taught, directed, much of that overlaps, from her teens, on. Playhouse), and Kiss Me Kate (Cape Fear Designer of Lighting, Set, and Costumes; cast and twirled herself through her varied The films “When Harry Met Sally,” “Lord Of Regional Theatre). National Tour credits his work has been seen all over the east life in the arts. Jane Jenkins, Denise Chami- The Flies,” “Parenthood,” and “Ghost” are on include the George M! (2003 Candlewood coast including Avenue Q (Off Broadway) an, Michael Cutler, Jessica (O’S) Kelly, Bob her casting resume as well as one-hundred Int./ Mainstage Productions), Titanic (2004 Triad Stage, NCSA, Artistic Motion Dance Durkin, Chuck Carter, David and Joan Shel- and forty-two Main Stage productions for Candlewood Int.), A Holiday Spectacular Studio, City Arts Drama Center, History don, Sally and Les Harris, Ruth and Stan Gateway. She feels blessed and hopes to On Ice (2004 A Gateway / Candlewood Channel, Showtime Television Network, Allan, Harry and Libby Pomeran and her continue to give back to the universe as Production), Mame (2005-06 Candlewood and Soomo Publishing. Trent is happy brother, Paul Allan with whom she works much as she has been given. Robin lives Int.), Camelot (2006-07 Candlewood Int.), to be returning to Gateway Playhouse daily to run the family business known as in Brookhaven Hamlet with her amazing and the 2007 and 2008 productions of after working this summer and during The Gateway. From her hands on theatri- daughter Hayley and constant compan- Mooseltoe (Semmelman Productions). Halloween as their resident Makeup and cal experience on stage and off to her be- ions Lucy Dog, Mops and Momma Kitty. Wig designer.
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Paul Allan (Producer) has been the equaling and sometimes surpassing many producer of the Gateway Playhouse since Broadway shows. It has been difficult to the 1980’s. It’s hard to believe the number find time to do other projects outside of of shows, performers, staff, technicians, Gateway seasons, but over the years Paul etc. he has come in contact with over the has been able to work in NYC on various years, and the number of personal and shows in different capacities, run a touring professional friendships that developed company with shows traveling around and remain strong today. Paul’s grandfather the country and abroad, operate a sister Youth and Teen Ensemble (Harry Pomeran) was the first producer of theatre in Connecticut, act as consultant Gateway in 1950, followed by his uncle and facilitator for the restoration and (David Sheldon), his parents (Ruth and Stan reopening of the Patchogue Theatre, and Allan), and together with his sister Robin. maintain a set rental business - where Gateway has always been a family business, Gateway scenery is used in theatres and each era has brought significant across the country after appearing on the challenges particularly in the 80’s and 90’s Gateway stage. Paul appreciates, admires when shows became more complicated and honors his family’s dedication to the and technically challenging. Additionally, arts and is proud to help continue the the grounds changed, the buildings were legacy. Paul lives in Bellport with his wife modernized, and the facilities updated. Annmarie and their 2 children - Luke 6 and In the most recent decade, the caliber of Alexa 3.u the artistic staff, performers, musicians, and technicians has risen to a level
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TONY KISHMAN (Paul - bass guitar, piano, Europe. Today, Kishman still plays the MUSICAL NUMBERS vocals) Actor, singer, and recording artist, original Hoffner Bass that was provided ACT I Tony Kishman doubles as featured to him by the producers of Beatlemania “I Want to Hold Your Hand” performer and producer of Live and Let in 1978. With only a few string changes “She Loves You” Die, in which he performs the music of over the years, the bass has maintained its “All My Loving” Paul McCartney, backed by symphony authenticity. “Roll Over Beethoven” (dancers) orchestra. Tony also developed and stars “If I Fell” in the Beatles tribute show Twist and JOHN BROSNAN (John - lead guitar, Shout. Tony starred for six years in both vocals) John Brosnan is a musician and Beatles Medley the national and international tours of songwriter based in London. He studied “I Saw Her Standing There” Broadway’s smash hit, Beatlemania. From piano at the Melbourne Conservatorium “A Hard Day’s Night” the start, Kishman has been regarded of Music. His first professional “Yesterday” as the quintessential Paul McCartney engagement as a musician was in a “You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away” because of the gifted young musician’s theater playing in the orchestra pit. John “Help!” uncanny resemblance both visually and left the pit for the stage, and spent the “Dance with You” vocally to the beloved Beatle. Kishman was next ten years playing lead guitar and “8 Days a Week” just a young kid from Tucson when he first singing lead and back-up vocals in rock “Long Tall Sally” (dancers) auditioned for Beatlemania in 1977. He and roll bands, doing original and cover “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” worked up “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Yesterday,” material. John’s credits include a Top 10 “With a Little Help From My Friends” and “Hey Jude” where he learned just Australian hit with “The Corporation”, and “Penny Lane” enough piano to get him through the a Billboard Top 100 hit with Lydia Price. “A Day in the Life” audition. He was so compelling that they He began performing the role of George hired him immediately and Kishman Harrison in 2000 and since then has INTERMISSION soon started touring around the world. toured throughout the world with several ACT II While performing in London, the group Beatles tribute productions. received high acclaim from Sir George “I Am the Walrus” Henry Martin who admitted their look ADAM HASTINGS (George - rhythm guitar, “The Fool on the Hill” and sound was as close to the real thing as piano, vocals) Adam Hastings was born in “Yellow Submarine” it could possibly be. “At times I drifted” he Newcastle to an English father and an “All You Need is Love” told Kishman and added that each song American mother. His love of the Beatles “Back in the U.S.S.R.” reminded him of his time with the Beatles led him to pick up a guitar, although “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” (dancers) in the studio. During the 1990’s, Kishman his first live performances were playing “Come Together” joined the Classic recording group jazz in various clubs around Newcastle. “Get Back” Wishbone Ash as bassist and vocalist. He Adam studied Jazz at the Leeds College “Revolution” recorded lead vocals for Illuminations, of Music with a style reminiscent of both “The Long and Winding Road” the band’s first studio album in nearly a Wes Montgomery and George Benson. “Imagine” decade. Tony also performs in the well His guitar chops landed him the role “Live and Let Die” (dancers) known and highly successful Beatles of George Harrison originally, but John “Let it Be/Hey Jude” symphony show, Classical Mystery Tour, Lennon’s songbook and technique were “Twist and Shout” (dancers) which has toured to great acclaim, filling more compelling, so Adam made the concert halls throughout the U.S. and switch and hasn’t looked back since. Twist and Shout Dancers: Bethany Elkin, Colleen Gallagher, Jill Jacobs, Denise Molnar
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Adam’s jazz background has enabled Kingdom, Japan, China, Australia, Ukraine, him to adapt his style to the idiosyncratic New Zealand, and throughout the United approach that made Lennon so States. Carmine has performed with CLARE ROSE PLAYHOUSE interesting. Of course, Adam also had to artists such as Gene Simmons (Kiss), teach himself the piano, which has proven Mickey Dolenz (Monkees), Brian Johnson to be even more challenging. Adam (AC/DC), Brain Howe (Bad Company), Neil Hastings has since gained a reputation as Innis (The Rutles/Monty Python), and one of the most accurate John Lennon’s Greg Philingaines, just to name a few. on stage today. As he digs deeper into the Carmine’s television credits include “The 26th Anniversary Season Lennon/McCartney catalogue his love for Evening Shade”, “Cheers”, “The Tom Arnold the Beatles and his respect of their genius Show”, “Dark Skies”, and “Beverly Hills 2010 – 2011 Schedule only continues to grow. 90210”. His film credits “Wayne’s World 2”, “Last Man Standing”, and “Independence Carmine Grippo (Ringo - Drums) A Day”, among others.i January 22 and 23 musician and actor, Carmine Grippo Fairytale Follies (Fractured Fairytales) has toured with Beatle tribute shows to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Japan, Italy, France, Germany, the United Tickets: $7
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0% Fi NANC iNG After two decades, you will certainly be missed… AVAiLA bLe 34 HOLIDAY SEASON 2010 Gateway Playhouse 35 gateway playhouse staff SOUTH PACIFIC ADMIniSTRATIVE Props...... Mike Mulligan Executive Producer...... Ruth Allan Wigs/Makeup Design...... Trent Pcenicni Producer...... Paul Allan Wig Assistant...... Chadd McMillan GEORGE M! SPAMALOT Associate Producer...... Jeff Bellante Child Wrangler...... Diane Koerber General Manager...... Gale Edwards INTERNS Company Manager...... Michael Baker Company Management/Admin Intern...... Cassandra Levey SUNSET BOULEVARD Assistant Company Manager...... Keith Llewellyn Stage Management Intern...... Robert DeFilippo ARTISTIC Sound Intern...... Zach Ireson Artistic/Casting Director...... Robin Joy Allan Wardrobe Interns ...... Ariel Marcus, Amber Mallon WEST SIDE STORY Director/Choreographer...... Bob Durkin General Technician Intern...... Ivy Conyers Asst. Director/Choreographer...... Bethany Elkin Musical Director...... Justin S. Fischer FACILITIES Facilities Maintenance...... Mark Frederick Costume Designer...... Trevor Bowen Janitorial...... Ray Tobia XANADU CHICAGO Assistant to Costume Designer...... Jenn Stimple Landscaping...... HTM Landscaping Company Lighting Designer...... Brian Loesch Hospitality Consultant...... Mike Taylor Assistant Lighting Designer...... Jose Santiago General Counsel...... Ann L. Nowak & Associates Associate Casting/Artistic Director...... Jessica Harrison SWEENEY LEGALLYL Production Photographer ...... Jeff Bellante Musical Contractor...... Jeff Hoffman WARNING – The photographing or sound recording of any performance is Sound Consultants...... Dominic Sac, Cody Spencer strictly prohibited. Gateway Playhouse offers a wireless sound enhancement system for the hearing impaired. Inquire at the box office for more information. TODD BLONDE BOX OFFICE FIRE NOTICE – The exit indicated by a red light and sign nearest to the seat you occupy, is the shortest route to the outside. In the event of fire or other emergen- Box Office Manager...... Laurie Parr cy, please do NOT run. WALK to that Exit. However, under normal circumstances, House Manager...... Joanne Famiglietti when leaving the Theatre, use the center rear exits. SMOKING is prohibited in the Group Sales...... Claire Ward BUILDING, as required by the Suffolk County NO SMOKING Ordinance. Smoking in any area designated “No Smoking” renders the offenders subject to a fine, or Box Office Staff ...... Ashley Cooke, Nadine Hazard, Diane Koerber, imprisonment, or both. Don Rebar, Kyle Reitan, Linda Unger PRODUCTION Production Manager...... Brian Loesch Production Stage Manager...... Dom Ruggiero Technical Director...... Jeff Taylor Automation Supervisor...... John Sabo is the official Wardrobe Supervisor...... Marianne Dominy landscaper of Master Electrician...... Spencer Padilla Shop Foreman...... Mark Frederick Gateway Playhouse Assistant Stage Manager...... Brittany Loesch Sound Engineer/Designer...... Shane Bourgeouis all work done by owner Technicians...... Charlie Bell, Don Hannah, Nicholas J. Harding James Holobrow, Corey Kloos, AJ Lebbens Wardrobe Assistant...... Vanessa Pynn 631-475-0636 GIVE A BUNDLE OF Gateway Playhouse would like to thank our volunteer staff ENTERTAINMENT WITH A for their dedication and support. It is much appreciated. Marie Rachek – Head Usher Missy Atchue, Carmela Aiosa, Olga Belz, Millie Diagostino, Pat Ely, Betty Entress, GIFT CERTIFICATE Joyce Gambino, Linda Good, Peter Haustein, Barbara Keup, Mary Lanier, Connie Merced, Proposed Shows for the 2011 Season, Pending Release Sue Nemet, Peter Pernice, Bea Peters, Linda Randolph, Sandy Reifel, Allan Ritchie, Gateway Gift Certificates are now available for the 2011 Season at Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, and any show produced by Gateway at the Patchogue Theatre, in downtown Terry Seng, Alexis Sheridan, Ray Tobia, Mary Wirth Patchogue! They come in all colors, shapes and sizes! Gift certificates can be used towards the purchase of individual or season tickets, and are available in any denomination. 631-286-1133 1-888-4TIXNOW WWW.GATEWAYPLAYHOUSE.COM IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN OUR VOLUNTEER STAFF CALL 286-0555 Box Office: 215 South Country Road, Bellport, NY • Additional box office location: Smith Haven Mall at Center Court 36 HOLIDAY SEASON 2010 Gateway Playhouse 37 Help Stop Hunger How do you tell someone In Your neIgHborHood they’re Typo Phobic?
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