NYU STEINHARDT MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS PROFESSIONS

MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS PROFESSIONS

NYU Steinhardt’s Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions was Program in Vocal Performance and established in 1925. Since that time, Steinhardt Music and Performing Arts Professions NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts has functioned as NYU’s “school” of music and developed into a major research and Present practice center in music technology, music business, music composition, film scoring, music performance practices, performing arts therapies, and the performing arts-in- education (music, dance, and drama). Today, 1,500 students majoring in renowned music and performing arts programs are guided by 300 faculty. Our degree programs— baccalaureate through Ph.D.—share the Steinhardt School’s spirit of openness and innovation that encourages the pursuit of high artistic and academic goals. Our rich and varied expertise and interests bring performance majors and composers together with choreographers, directors, actors, dancers, educators, librettists, and filmmakers in collaborative projects often reviewed by the New York media. Faculty sit on leading journal editorial boards and publish some of the most significant performing arts research on the scene today. Coupled with leading faculty and advanced studios in music technology and a nationally recognized program in music business, our Department and the Steinhardt School offer an unparalleled environment for artistic, professional, and scholarly challenge and growth. SEPTEMBER 12–14, 2013 We recognize that in addition to substantial training in individual specializations, our graduates require multiple skills and broad experiences to pursue a successful and fulfilling career. We encourage students to take courses and to interact with faculty across traditional programmatic and Steinhardt School lines. In addition to these multiple university synergies, our campus is surrounded by and blends into the world’s capital and center of the performing arts, New York City. This location enables us to draw upon the greatest artists in the world and allows our students to build networks and take advantage of abundant professional opportunities. We broaden our music students’ education with options to study abroad at NYU campuses in Prague and Florence which offer full music curricula. Alumni have moved on to major performing MUSIC BY MARVIN HAMLISCH careers and have secured coveted professional positions in the music industry as well LYRICS BY CRAIG CARNELIA as faculty and administrative positions in colleges, conservatories, and universities BOOK BY JOHN GUARE throughout the world. Prominent graduates include jazz great Wayne Shorter, multiple BASED ON THE NOVEL BY ERNEST LEHMAN AND Tony award winning music theatre composer Cy Coleman and lyricist Betty Comden, THE MGM UNITED ARTISTS MOTION PICTURE multiple Oscar winning film composer Elmer Bernstein, conductor and composer Tania Leon, music technologist Enoch Light, and Tony Award, Oscar and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and film writer John Patrick Shanley. NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts 566 LaGuardia Place (at Washington Square) Robert Rowe, Director New York, NY MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS PROFESSIONS Program in Vocal Performance

UPCOMING EVENTS how to purchase tickets: online: www.nyu.edu/ticketcentral/calendar by phone: 212 352 3101 or 866 811 4111 in person: 566 LaGuardia Place at Washington Square South hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 12noon-6pm

Voices á la Carte New Student Cabaret Provincetown Playhouse, Black Box Theatre, 133 MacDougal Street 82 Washington Square East Admission: $5 Admission: Free November 15 at 8pm See What I Wanna See November 16 at 3pm & 8pm Words and Music by Michael John LaChiusa Tickets available at the box office beginning Based on Short Stories by Ryunosuke Akutagawa 90 minutes before the show. as Translated by Takashi Kojima October 4 at 8pm October 5 at 3pm and 8pm October 6 at 3pm ~ An Evening Night Caps: Contemporary Opera Scenes of October 18 at 8pm Chamber Opera October 19 at 3pm and 8pm Black Box Theatre, October 20 at 3pm ~ 82 Washington Square East Oh What a Lovely War Admission: $15 general, $5 students/seniors November 1 at 8pm December 6 at 8pm November 2 at 3pm and 8pm December 7 at 3pm & 8pm November 3 at 3pm December 8 at 3pm

For complete listing and calendar of Departmental Events, please visit our website at www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/music 2 15 NYU STEINHARDT ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF THE CAST

Program Director - Vocal Performance ...... William Wesbrooks JJ Hunsecker ...... Zach Monroe Production Manager ...... Alix Claps Sidney Falcone ...... Donald Coggin Susan ...... Jane Kivnick** Technical Director/Theatre Supervisor ...... Shuhei Seo Dallas ...... Jarrad Biron Green Assistant Technical Director/Lighting Supervisor ...... Nancy Valladares Rita ...... Delaney Parker Scene Shop Supervisor ...... Sylviane Jacobsen Madge/ Ensemble ...... Gracie Nash Costume Shop Supervisor ...... Michelle Humphrey Blue Angel Press Agent/ Ensemble ...... Drew Carr Billy Van Cleve/ Priest/ Ensemble ...... Stephen Eckelmann Assistant Stage Managers...... Jordan Aanrud, John Fitzpatrick, Congressman/ Otis/ Ensemble ...... Jon Friestedt Michael King, Javi Romero Abigail Barclay/ Show Girl/ Ensemble ...... Sophia Sapronov Tony/ Ensemble ...... Curtis Reynolds Assistants to the Choreographer ...... Drew Berezowitz, Livie Casto Pregnant Woman/ Linda/ Show Girl/ Ensemble ...... Clare Bohrer Dance Captain ...... Sophia Sapronov Pepper White’s Escort/ Ensemble ...... Josh Greenblatt Assistant Music Director/Keyboard Programming ...... Eric Kang Charlotte/ Ensemble ...... Kaylee Verble Assistant Music Director/Rehearsal Piano ...... Steven Cuevas Senator/ Ensemble ...... Andreas Bongard Assistant Costume Designer ...... Ashley Sweetman Officer Kello/ Ensemble ...... Alex Hunnell Hair and Makeup Designer ...... Marissa Mancini Club Zanzibar Singer/ Ensemble ...... Nik Saboo Stage Manager/ Ensemble… ...... Dan Coombs Backstage Crew ...... Ben Bartels, Hayley Biegel, Hayley Bobo/ Ensemble ...... Rachel Womble Jackowitz, Sadie Keljikian, Nathan Cathedral Soloist/ Ensemble ...... Taylor Johnson Morgan, Jake Satterfield, Emily Show Girl/ Ensemble ...... AnnMarie Powers Senkowsky, Chrissy Vogric Show Girl/ Ensemble ...... Heather Stinson

Administrative Assistants- Production Office ...... Joe Concesion, Carrie Gabbert, Emily Neuberger PRODUCTION

Director ...... John Simpkins* Program Design ...... Chris Cantley Music Director ...... Caleb Hoyer Photography ...... Chianan Yen Choreographer ...... MK Lawson Scenic Design ...... Michael Schweikardt Photograph of Marvin Hamlisch by Len Prince ©2012 Lighting Design ...... Chris Dallos Costume Design ...... Michelle Eden Humphrey Sound Design ...... Craig Kaufman ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Properties Master ...... Zach Longstreet Production Manager ...... Alix Claps Mary Brabeck – Dean of the Steinhardt School, Tom Beyer, Joe Bongiorno, Courtney Bowe, Ebs Production Stage Manager ...... Christina M. Hagan** Burnough, Edward Carlson, Craig Carnelia, Deborah Damast, Peter Delaney, Julie DeSarbo, Tom Doczi, Ernie Green, Ingrid Green, Terre Blair Hamlisch, Amber Hunnicutt, Joann Kane, Lynn Kolk, Barbara Kotlikoff, William Naugle, Marilyn Nonken, Dave Schroeder, Naomi Tarantal * The Producers wish to thank tdf Costume Collection for its assistance in this production. This production uses the Contract Management Program of the University/Resident **Appears courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association Theatre Association, Inc. (212) 221-1130.

14 3 THE BAND NYU SKIRBALL CENTER Caleb Hoyer, Conductor Executive Producer ...... L. Jay Oliva Executive Director ...... Michael Harrington Reed I...... Philip Varricchio Executive Assistant to Dr. Oliva ...... Patrice Fealy Operations Director ...... Amy Coombs Reed II ...... Nick Mula Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications ...... Donald Webster Production Manager ...... Jason Adams Manager, Ticket Services ...... Lori Moore Reed III ...... Rob Jacoby Business Manager ...... Liz Olson Development Communications Manager ...... Kimberly Olstad Reed IV ...... Anna Morris Front of House Manager ...... Ian Tabatchnick Assistant Box Office Manager ...... Dawud Jackson Trumpet I ...... Dustin Beardsley Administrative Coordinator ...... Barbara C. Espinoza Head Audio Technician ...... Ethan Bade Head Lighting Technician ...... Jeffrey Collier Trumpet II ...... Talitha Cook Associate Lighting Technician ...... Angie Golightly Company Manager ...... Chelsea Gold Horn ...... Kaitlyn Lipka Assistant House Managers ...... William Burke, Adam Kreiselman, Yvonne Rigby, Molly Roberson Head Ushers ...... Mindy Baucicot, Shawn Belpanno, Josh Blye, Evelyn Cruzatte, Trombone I ...... Karl Lyden Amara Dieter, Ryan Hamelin, Coleen Jasinski, Jamie Kingston, Michelle Kuchuk, Katelyn Manfre, Jennie McGuinness, Julie Regula*, Trombone II ...... Casey O’Neill Paul Sanguino, Spencer Young Ushers ...... Julia Deutsch*, Mahliesia Douglas, Olivia Dunn*, Carson Grubb*, Trombone III ...... Joseph Samuels JW Guido*, Kyle Klaski*, Melissa Mahoney*, Jefferson Reardon*, Steffany Polanco*, Alison Wein* Cello...... Emirhan Runca Box Office Staff ...... Kaylee Alexander*, Jared Arcari*, Morgan Block*, Alison Durkee*, Abigail Garcia*, Mara Goodman*, Tacha Joseph*, Sean Lee*, Amanda Bass ...... Pat Swoboda McLoughlin*, Ayden Rosenberg*, Marco Santarelli*, Amalia Schiff*, Pavlina Schriel*, Anoush Shirzadegan*, Felicity Wilberg*, Keanar Yee* Drums ...... Sean Perham Administrative Assistants ...... Tracey Jacqueline Jordan-Greenidge*, Hannah Klein*, Amanda McLoughlin*, Alison Wein* Percussion ...... Brandon Nestor Education Associates ...... Maria Soledad Sklate* Keyboard I ...... Steven Cuevas Marketing Assistants ...... Lauren Z. Adleman*, Kathleen McFarlane*, Olya Mikhaliova* Keyboard II ...... Eric Kang Press Representatives ...... Blake Zidell & Associates and NYU Office of Public Affairs, John Beckman & Richard Pierce Graphic Design ...... object collective

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

President ...... John Sexton Provost ...... David McLaughlin Executive Vice President...... Michael Alfano Executive Vice President, Operations ...... Alison Leary Vice President, Auxiliary Services ...... Robert Kivetz *Denotes NYU Student

4 13 (Alan), It’s a Wonderful Life (George), Company (Paul), The Most Happy Fella (Dance Ensemble/Jake), Sweet Smell of Success Songs for a New World (Man 2), and Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (Aggie). He would like to thank the cast, crew, creative team, and administration for this wonderful experience. He sends love and place: New York City gratitude to his family and friends. time: 1952 Alix Claps (Production Manager) is excited to be in her sixth year with the Program in Vocal Performance. In New York she has worked on the National High School Musical Theatre Awards (aka Broadway or Bust on PBS), the Chicago 10th Anniversary Production, The Black Suits, Things to Ruin, The New Fangled Variety Show, Howard Katz and innumerable BC/EFA and other charity events. SYNOPSIS OF SCENES AND MUSICAL NUMBERS Regionally, she has stage managed at Music Theatre of Wichita, Ogunquit Playhouse, Theater By The Sea, the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, Surflight Theatre, and Mac-Haydn Theatre. Alix holds a ACT I BTA from the University of Michigan and a MA from DePaul University, and is currently pursing her JD at Rutgers School of Law - Newark. www.alixclaps.com “The Rumor” ...... JJ, Sidney & Ensemble Christina M. Hagan (Production Stage Manager) is thrilled to be returning for her third year with “I Could Get You in JJ” ...... Sidney NYU (City of Angels, Fiorello!, Street Scene, The Most Happy Fella, Sweet Smell of Success). She is also “I Cannot Hear the City” ...... Dallas the Production Stage Manager for Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre (Oliver!, King Lear, Much Ado About “Welcome to the Night” ...... JJ, Sidney & Ensemble Nothing, A Midsummer Night’s Dream). Christina has worked several contracts with the National Tour “Laughing All the Way to the Bank” ...... Club Zanzibar Singer of Billy Elliot, and has also toured with the Radio City Christmas Spectacular Arena Tour. She holds a “At the Fountain” ...... Sidney B.F.A. in Theatre Design and Production from the University of Michigan. Additional regional credits “Psalm 151” ...... JJ, Sidney include productions at the University of West Florida, Theatre by the Sea, Heritage Theatre Festival, “Don’t Know Where You Leave Off” ...... Dallas, Susan and North Shore Music Theatre. Christina was also a representative of the United States as the PSM “What if” ...... Susan & Ensemble for Lorca in a Green Dress, which was produced as part of the Apostrof Theatre Festival in Prague, “For Susan” ...... JJ Czech Republic. Much thanks to her family for their continual love and support, and for forever, Go Blue! “One Track Mind” ...... Dallas “I Cannot Hear the City” (Reprise) ...... Dallas ~ “Act One Finale” ...... Ensemble

NYU SKIRBALL CENTER ~ Intermission ~ The Jack H. Skirball Center for the Performing Arts is the premier venue for the presentation of cultural and performing arts events for New York University and lower Manhattan. Led by executive ACT II producer Jay Oliva (President Emeritus, NYU) and senior director Michael Harrington, the programs of the Skirball Center reflect NYU’s mission as an international center of scholarship, defined by “Break it Up” ...... JJ, Sidney & Ensemble excellence and innovation and shaped by an intellectually rich and diverse environment. A vital aspect “Rita’s Tune”...... Rita of the Center’s mission is to build young adult audiences for the future of live performance. www. “Dirt” ...... Ensemble nyuskirball.org “I Could Get You in JJ” (Reprise) ...... Sidney “That’s How I Say Goodbye” ...... Susan, Dallas INVEST IN THE FUTURE “Don’t Look Now” ...... JJ & Ensemble “At the Fountain” (Reprise) ...... Sidney, Ensemble The Skirball Center’s ability to continue providing affordable ticket prices, presenting high-quality “Finale” ...... JJ, Susan, Sidney & Ensemble and innovative performances, supporting exciting young artists and developing new audiences for the future of live performance relies on the generous support of our friends.

Consider making a gift today, become a Friend of the Skirball Center and influence the future of the performing arts. Contributions are welcome through our website or checks made out to ‘NYU Skirball SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. Center’ can be mailed to 60 Washington Square, Suite 503, NY, NY 10012. The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

12 5 CAST BIOGRAPHIES Michael Schweikardt (Scenic Design) has designed the world premiere of Nobody Loves You and of the new Duncan Sheik/ Kyle Jarrow musical Whisper House at San Diego’s Old Globe Theatre. He Clare Bohrer (Ensemble) is a second year Masters Candidate in the Program in Vocal Performance also designed the sets for several musicals by Joe Iconis: Bloodsong Of Love at Ars Nova, ReWrite at and Vocal Pedagogy, studying in the studio of Matthew Shepard Smith. She was last scene on stage Urban Stages, The Black Suits at The Public Theater, The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks for Theatreworks at NYU as Gabby/Bobbi in City of Angels. She is honored to be a part of this incredible ensemble and U.S.A., and Things To Ruin at both The Zipper Factory and Second Stage. Recent credits include such an exciting production! ELLA, a musical about jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald which is appearing in cities all across the country, the critically acclaimed productions of Carousel, Showboat, Annie Get Your Gun, 1776, Big River and Andreas Bongard (Ensemble) is a second year Masters Candidate in the Program in Vocal Camelot for Goodspeed Musicals, Barnum for The Asolo Rep’s 50th anniversary season, Oklahoma! Performance, studying music theatre in the studio of Prof. Michael Ricciardone. He received his BFA starring Kelli O’Hara and Will Chase celebrating The Oklahoma State centennial, the American in musical theater from the Folkwang University of the Arts, Essen, Germany. There he appeared premiers of Frank McGuinness’ Gates of Gold and The Bird Sanctuary and National and International professionally as Claude in Hair, Dick in High Fidelity (European Premiere), Dusolleil in Amour Tours of James Taylor’s One Man Band. Regional credits include The MUNY, St. Louis Rep, (German Premiere) and Rodney Hatch in One Touch of Venus. Other regional credits include Cincinnati Playhouse, Pittsburgh Public Theater, Papermill Playhouse, Shkaespeare Theater of New Schroeder in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown and Radames in Aida. As a soloist he has been Jersey, Sarasota Opera, Bay Street Theater, The Guthrie, Cleveland Playhouse, among others. Online involved in CD and TV productions and his versatile concert activities have brought him to several portfolio: www.msportfolio.com countries, including China. Chris Dallos (Lighting Design) has designed 14 musicals for NYU Steinhardt. His design work spans Drew Carr (Ensemble) is a sophomore in the Program in Vocal Performance, studying in the studio of theatre, corporate environments and architectural projects. He recently completed the re-lighting of Dan Lawler. Drew is thrilled to be a member of his second NYU Steinhardt company, a show written the interior of the Landmarked Riverside Church in Manhattan. He has lit everyone from James Taylor by his all-time favorite, the late, great Marvin Hamlisch; Drew made his NYU Steinhardt debut his to Jay-Z; Uta Hagen to the shows of Joe Iconis; Meg Whitman to Eric Schmidt. Major corporate freshman year in City of Angels (dir. John Simpkins) as the character Sonny. Some of his favorite roles clients include Google, MillerCoors, Starwood, HP, IBM, Walmart and Hilton. See his work at www. include Malcolm in Hollywood Arms (Dir. Carol Burnett), Jasper in I Am Grock (Dir. Neil Patrick dallosdesign.com Harris), Scuttle in The Little Mermaid, and he was privileged to be a member of the Original Cast Recording of a new work, Vote! The Musical. Film and television credits include Criminal Minds, Great Michelle Eden Humphrey (Costume Design) has recent credits including Gershwin Review, Expectations, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. He is a proud SAG member. Spamalot, 13 The Musical, Doubt, Next Thing You Know, They’re Playing Our Song, Damn Yankees, Alter Boyz, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Rent, The Wedding Singer (TriArts Sharon Playhouse Donald Coggin (Sidney) is a junior in the Program in Vocal Performance, studying music theatre in - Resident Designer), Man of La Mancha (The Shakespeare Theater of NJ), Academy (Maltz Jupiter the studio of Matthew Shepard Smith. Most recently, he was seen in All the Kids are Doing It (Chris) Theater, NYMF TBG Theater and Daegu International Musical Festival in Korea), Oklahoma! (Ohio and the Players’ Club production of Urinetown: The Musical (Cladwell). Northern University), A Wonderful Life, Damn Yankees (John Engeman Theater), 42nd Street, Man Dan Coombs (Ensemble) is a senior in the Program in Vocal Performance, studying music theatre in of La Mancha, Nunsense, California Suite (Plays in the Park), The Uninvited, Let Him Sleep (Brea the studio of Jeremy Aye. Dan has recently appeared in Damn Yankees and Spamalot at the TriArts Theater League), and The NJ Renaissance Festival. NYC Credits include The Bus (59E59), Dally Sharon Playhouse. At NYU Dan has performed in West Side Story with Tisch New Theatre as Diesel, with the Devil (Theater Row), Ghostlight (NYMF Signature Theater), Bloodsong of Love, Joe Iconis Die Fledermaus, 4@15: The Latest Thing, and 4@15: Casual Bob. He would like to thank his family, Christmas Spectacular (Ars Nova), Caesar and Cleopatra (Theatre Row), ReWrite (Urban Stages), friends, and teachers for all of their support throughout the years. Huzzah! Things to Ruin (Le Poisson Rouge, Second Stage & The Zipper Factory), The Black Suits (SPF The Public Theater), Miss Kim (45th St Theater), King David (NYU Steinhardt). Michelle worked on Stephen Eckelmann (Ensemble) is a senior in the Program in Vocal Performance, studying music Madonna’s Girlie Tour and worked with Elvira Mistress of the Dark for many years. She has also theatre in the studio of Dr. Scott Murphree. Past NYU Steinhardt credits include All the Kids... (Eric), designed several musicals, new works and operas and is the Costume Shop Supervisor for the Vocal Fiorello! (Ensemble), and Celebration (Ensemble). Regional credits include Spamalot (Sir Galahad) Performance Department at NYU Steinhardt. michelleedenhumphrey.com and Oklahoma! (Curly McLain). Stephen hails from the lush green land of Portland, OR. Thanks to my family, friends near and far, and 11B06. Rip City! Craig Kaufman (Sound Design) is an Iowa native who received his degree in theatre from Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. He began his career working full time as a designer and engineer at the Des Jon Friestedt (Ensemble) is a senior in the Program in Vocal Performance, studying music theatre in Moines Playhouse in 2004. Recent sound design credits include The Black Suits (SPF at the Public the studio of Matthew Shepard Smith. Past roles at NYU include Dr. Mandril in City of Angels, Jack Theatre); Mornings at Seven, two Headed, The Pilgrim Papers, and My Pal George at The Berkshire in Into the Woods and The Lecturer in Reefer Madness, as well as participation in 4@15 at the York Theatre Festival; and Chicago, Beauty and the Beast, Seussical the Musical, Forever Plaid, and Hello, Theatre and Forbidden NYU. Jon can also regularly be found performing as a cast member in the NYC Dolly! among others at The Des Moines Playhouse. Rocky Horror Picture Show shadow cast. He’d like to thank his loving parents, as well as every friend and family member who has supported him over the years. Zach Longstreet (Properties Master) is a proud alumnus of the NYU Steinhardt Program in Vocal Performance. He is frequently employed as a carpenter / scenic artist / production assistant with The Public Theater, including their productions of Here Lies Love, Giant, Wild with Happy, Into the Woods, and As You Like It. Zach also works in the prop-building world on occasion. His props can currently be seen in The Irish Repertory Theater’s production of Donnybrook and, recently, he was the Co-Prop Master for City of Angels presented by NYU Steinhardt. Theatre credits as an actor: Babes in Toyland

6 11 PRODUCTION BIOGRAPHIES Jarrad Biron Green (Dallas) is a senior in the Program in Vocal Performance, studying music theatre in the studio of Dr. Scott Murphree. Past credits include Damn Yankees, West Side Story, Altar Boyz, and John Simpkins (Director) directed the Off-Broadway productions of Bloodsong of Love (Ars Nova – 3 the NYC premiere of Pool Boy. He will spend this upcoming year performing as Tony in the national Drama Desk nominations), Things to Ruin (director/ co-conceiver – Second Stage, Joe’s Pub), ReWrite tour of West Side Story! He is also a proud member/beat-boxer of the a cappella group the NYU (Urban Stages) and The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks (Theatreworks, USA- Lucille Lortel Theatre) – all N’Harmonics. He would like to thank his parents for their constant support, his friends for their love, written by Joe Iconis. This fall, he will direct Iconis’ The Black Suits at the Kirk Douglas Theatre and John, Caleb, MK, and Christina for all their hard work putting this show together! (Center Theatre Group) in LA. He also directed the Off-Broadway play The Bus at 59E59 Theatres. Josh Greenblatt (Ensemble) is a sophomore in the Program in Vocal Performance, studying in the Regional credits include The Black Suits (Barrington Stage); Hairspray (North Carolina Theatre); studio of Michael Ricciardone. He is thrilled to be under Prof. Simpkins’ direction again, having Damn Yankees and A Wonderful Life (John W. Engeman Theatre); Annie and Cabaret (Sacramento worked with him at TriArts Playhouse in Altar Boyz (Mark), and All the Kids… (Jack). Here at NYU he Music Circus); Evita (Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma); They’re Playing Our Song, Altar Boyz, The has performed in 4@15 (Christian), Urinetown (Bobby Strong), and Children of Eden (Yonah). Other Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Rent, A Funny Thing…Forum and The Wedding Singer (Sharon favorite credits include Spring Awakening (Georg), Les Miserables (Marius), Suessical (The Cat), La Playhouse). New Works include All the Kids are Doing It (Thomas/ Contreras); ReWrite (Goodspeed Cage Aux Folles (Chantal), Grease (Doody), The Producers, The Wedding Singer, The Light in the Piazza, Opera House); Hellraisers (Barrington Stage); Ripper (NAMT); Pool Boy (Tsakalakos/ Allard); and Damn Yankees. Shout out to all the people whose love and support have gotten me here; I love you. 43! Next Thing You Know (Berkshire Theatre Festival, Sharon Playhouse); Party Come Here (Goldfarb/ Kirshenbaum); Go-Go Beach (NYMF – 37 Arts); Queen Esther (Merkin Hall); You Don’t Know Jack Alex Hunnell (Ensemble) is a senior in the Program in Vocal Performance, studying in the studio (York Theatre). John is Artistic Director at the Sharon Playhouse and a member of the music theatre of Michael Ricciardone. Alex is so excited to be a part of this show. Productions at NYU Steinhardt faculty at New York University Steinhardt - where he has directed City of Angels, The Fix, Floyd Collins, include: City of Angels (Pasco/Gaines), Fiorello!, The Most Happy Fella (Clem), The Sweet Smell of Kiss of the Spider Woman, Violet, Urinetown, Merrily We Roll Along, Parade, Fiorello! and A New Brain. Success, and 4@15- Hoarder Patrol; also with NYU Renegade theatre: A New Brain (Roger), and First His production of Parade was preserved and is on reserve at Lincoln Center’s Theatre on Film and Stages as a featured soloist. Also, Alex recently was a part of a new recording with the musical team Tape Archive. Current projects include The Black Suits (Joe Iconis), The Legend of NY (Salzman/ Salzman and Cunningham. Thanks to everyone involved! Cunningham), and Adultolescence (Stephen Barnett). www.john-simpkins.com Taylor Johnson (Ensemble) is a sophomore in the Program in Vocal Performance, studying classical Caleb Hoyer (Music Director) is a composer/lyricist originally from Pittsburg, KS. He wrote book, voice in the studio of Scott Murphree. A native of Oregon, she has performed with the Oregon music, and lyrics for Nightfall, and co-wrote Dance Moms: The Musical, recently featured on the Symphony and the Portland Opera, and can be heard on multiple Pink Martini recordings. She was seen Lifetime series, with Kevin Michael Murphy. He has presented two concerts of his music at The last year in NYU Steinhardt’s New Student Cabaret, as well as Tisch New Theatre’s production of West Laurie Beechman Theatre, as well as a concert of his work for the New York Theatre Barn. He has also Side Story. She is excited and honored to be up on the Skirball stage again, and thanks her family for worked extensively as a music director, arranger, and accompanist. Credits include They’re Playing Our their support. Song, Celebration, Little By Little, Children of Eden, Company, Baby, Smile, and First Odd Prime. He Jane Kivnick (Susan) is a senior in the Program in Vocal Performance, studying music theatre in the co-conceived (with MK Lawson), music directed, and arranged One Step Closer: The Music of Alan studio of Christine Reimer. Previous NYU Steinhardt credits include Children of Eden, Fiorello!, City Menken. Concert credits include Unsung Menken, Once Upon A Time In New York City, Too Legit To of Angels, and All the Kids are Doing it. With Tisch, Jane appeared with Tisch in The Girl Who Was Quit, Moments With Ravi, Melanie Field – Goodbye For Now, Jay Armstrong Johnson at Birdland, and Plugged In, True Love, and This Property is Condemned, and with NYU Renegade Theatre in A New many more. He is the founding music director of the acclaimed concert series If It Only Even Runs A Brain, The Wild Party and Zanna, Don’t! She performed in various new works at the Williamstown Minute (Bistro Award) as well as the weekly open-mic night The Village Gate’s Old-Fashioned Piano Theatre Festival and spent a season at TriArts Sharon Playhouse, during which she portrayed Lola in Party, which ran for almost two years at Le Poisson Rouge. He is also the recipient of the Alan Menken Damn Yankees. She thanks John, Caleb and MK for their amazing work on this production and for their Award for his musical theatre writing. He holds a degree in Music Theory and Composition from New guidance and love throughout her years at NYU. Congratulations to this talented cast and crew! York University. Zach Monroe (JJ Hunsecker) is a second year Masters Candidate in the Program in Vocal Performance, MK Lawson (Choreographer) has been working as a choreographer, director, and actor in and around studying music theatre in the studio of Michael Ricciardone. Zach received his bachelor’s degree in New York for the last five years. In the last two years she has provided choreography for a number of Vocal Performance at Vanderbilt University. Prior to attending NYU, he was selected to perform in productions including RENT, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, and The Wedding Singer, and master classes under the direction of performers such as Audra McDonald and Stephanie Blythe. He most recently The Winter Wonderettes for the new opening of the Ocean State Theatre Company. was also a member of the Young Artists Vocal Program at the Tanglewood Institute. Past performance For NYU: Fiorello!, Fantasy Football: the Musical?, Baby, Carmen, Sweet Smell of Success, The Most credits include Beauty and the Beast (Beast), Messiah (Tenor Soloist), and a concert version of Les Happy Fella and the New York premiere of The Fix (at NYU). As a director/choreographer, MK has Miserables (Marius). A special thanks to all family and friends for their love and support. staged productions of Celebration, Smile and Bat Boy: the Musical. MK has also directed a number of concerts and staged readings including new works by Will Reynolds, Caleb Hoyer, and Joshua Cohen. MK directed, choreographed, and co-conceived the original revue One Step Closer: the music of Alan Menken and last summer conceived and directed a concert entitled Unsung Menken (which will play a repeat performance at 54 Below next month!). MK appears around NYC in concerts and such with her favorite group of artist- friends, and was most proud to be a part of the original cast of Drama Desk nominated Bloodsong of Love (by Joe Iconis) which ran in 2010 at Ars Nova.

10 7 Gracie Nash (Madge) is a senior in the Program in Vocal Performance, studying musical theatre in Kaylee Nicole Verble (Ensemble) is a junior in the Program in Vocal Performance, studying music the studio of Christine Reimer. Gracie has recently been seen in The Players Club production of theatre in the studio of Dr. Scott Murphree. She was most recently seen at TriArts Sharon Playhouse Urinetown as Penelope Pennywise, and in NYU Steinhardt’s production of 4@15 as Abby. Gracie was in Damn Yankees, They’re Playing Our Song, and Spamalot. At NYU, Kaylee has performed in a member of the apprentice company at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in the summer of 2012, Urinetown, Fiorello!, and Children of Eden. Regional credits include Hairspray (Shelley), Camp Rock where she worked with Lewis Black and was seen in the premiere of Mary Kate Olsen Is In Love. Big (Tess), Pirates of Penzance (Sister), Seussical (Bird Girl), Beauty and the Beast (Dancer), Hello Dolly thanks to my friends and family for their endless love and support!! (Ensemble), and White Christmas (Swing) at the Cumberland County Playhouse. Other favorite roles include Hairspray (Amber), Annie (Lily St. Regis), Seussical (Gertrude), Bye Bye Birdie (Kim), and Delaney Parker (Rita) is a sophomore in the Program in Vocal Performance, studying music theatre State Fair (Emily Arden) at various venues across Tennessee. Special thanks to Mom, Dad, Scott, and in the studio of Anna Winthrop. Last fall, she was delighted to make her NYU Steinhardt debut in the all of the fantastic people involved in this production. kayleeverble.com New Student Cabaret and is thrilled to be a part of Sweet Smell of Success. Recent roles include: Marian (The Music Man), Cinderella (Into the Woods), and Miss Dorothy (Thoroughly Modern Millie). Delaney Rachel Womble (Ensemble) is a second year Masters Candidate in the Program in Vocal Performance, would like to thank her parents, sister, and friends for their endless support. She would also like to studying music theatre in the studio of Michael Ricciardone. She completed her undergraduate degree thank her dedicated professors and peers for their encouragement. in vocal performance at Rice University in Houston, Texas. She finished her time there playing Eve in The Apple Tree. Rachel is a Texas native, but is having a blast here in the big city! At NYU Steinhardt AnnMarie Powers (Ensemble) is a junior in the Program in Vocal Performance, studying music theatre she has been seen in Beguiled Again: The Songs of Rodgers and Hart under Director Dallett Norris, and in the voice studio of Anna Winthrop. She is beyond excited to be a part of her third show at Skirball, most recently as the femme fatale Alaura Kingsley in City of Angels under Director John Simpkins. In including The Most Happy Fella and Fiorello! She would not be at NYU doing what she loves without 2011, she had her professional debut with the LOOK Musical Theatre Company in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the enormous support of her parents Micky and Tom Powers, family and friends. Thank you to the where she performed Philia in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and Dainty June in amazing cast as well. Enjoy the show! Gypsy. She spent this summer with Texas Family Musicals performing in two new shows about the lives Curtis Reynolds (Ensemble) is a junior in the Program in Vocal Performance, studying music theatre of Roy Orbison and Red Skelton. It was a great summer, but she is thrilled to be back in NYU’s Sweet in the studio of Paul Speiser. A native Nebraskan, Curtis has been seen at NYU in Godspell (Jesus), Smell of Success! Urinetown (Hot Blades Harry/Old Man Strong), Matchmaker, Matchmaker I’m Willing To Settle (JDate), Fiorello!, and Children of Eden. Other credits include Urinetown (Bobby Strong), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Freddy Benson), Beauty and the Beast (LeFou), Edges, and most recently La Cage Aux Folles (Jean-Michel) in Aptos, California, for the Cabrillo Stage Company. Nik Saboo (Ensemble) is a junior in the Program in Vocal Performance, studying music theatre in the studio of Paul Speiser. He has recently appeared in the NYU Steinhardt workshop of All The Kids Are Doing It (Drew) at The Provincetown Playhouse. Nik has also performed in Steinhardt main stage musicals The Most Happy Fella (Dance Ensemble) and Fiorello! (Frantic Man/Ensemble). He also appeared in the Players Club workshop of Matchmaker, Matchmaker I’m Willing To Settle (Match. com). Outside of NYU Steinhardt, you can see Nik perform with the co-ed a cappella group, The NYU N’Harmonics (nharmz.com), or shredding the streets of New York City on his longboard. He gives thanks to his loving family and friends. Enjoy! Sophia Sapronov (Ensemble) is a senior in the Program in Vocal Performance, studying music theatre in the studio of Dr. Scott Murphree. Previous NYU Steinhardt credits include City of Angels, Fiorello!, The Most Happy Fella, and Sweet Smell of Success (2011). In March 2013, she played Maria in the Tisch New Theatre production of West Side Story at the NYU Skirball Center. Regional credits include Thea in Fiorello! (The Gary- The Olivia) and Shelley in Hairspray (TriArts Sharon Playhouse). She thanks Mom, Dad, John, Caleb, MK, Christina, the cast, the crew, and the NYU Steinhardt Vocal Performance family for all they do! Heather Stinson (Ensemble) is a senior in the Program in Vocal Performance, studying music theatre in the studio of Kimberly Gill. Recent NYU credits include Urinetown (Hope), 4@15: The Latest Thing, Fiorello! (Cutie/Striker), The Most Happy Fella (Ensemble), and the New Student Cabaret. She would like to thank her parents and grandparents for being her biggest fans.

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