The Riverhead High School Blue Masques

Riverhead High School
Blue Masques
700 Harrison Avenue
Riverhead, NY 11901
The Riverhead High School
Blue Masques
PLAYBILL
January 2014
RIVERHEAD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
RIVERHEAD, NY 11901
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Ms. Ann Cotten - DeGrasse, President
Mr. Gregory M. Meyer, Vice President
Mr. Thomas Carson
Mr. Christopher Dorr
Ms. Susan Koukounas
Ms. Amelia Lantz
Ms. Kimberly Ligon
CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION
Ms. Nancy Carney
Superintendent of Schools
Mr. David Wicks
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Mr. Sam Schneider
Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations
HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
Dr. Charles Regan, Principal
Mr. Michael Hugelmeyer, Assistant Principal
Ms. Eileen Manitta, Assistant Principal
Mr. Sean P. O'Hara, Assistant Principal
Mr. Charles Gassar, Director of Guidance
January 10 and 11, 2014 at 7 p.m.
January 12, 2014 at 2 p.m.
Thank you for supporting this production by the Riverhead Blue Masques!
Be sure to come see our spring musical, The Wiz!
Charles Cardona Auditorium
Riverhead High School
To our “wonderful” cast and crew,
You help make this a “wonderful life!”
Congratulations on another fantastic performance!
—Mrs. Guadagnino & Mrs. Tishim
Thank you to our talented friends in
the
RFCT
for all of their support through the
years!
Break a leg, It’s a Wonderful Life cast! We are very proud of
you Billy Pasciutti! Love Mom & Kelly
Best of luck! –Mrs. McGurk – Library
Break a leg, Blue Masques! –Reshana Fink
Have fun and good luck! --Reshana Fink
The Riverhead High School
Blue Masques
Presents
Emily, break a leg – and if you really do we hope “you’re all right,
you’re all right!!” We’re very proud of you, Love Mom & Dad
Congratulations to our Miss Mary Hatch, Shannon McAlister!
We are so proud of you and all the hard work you have put into
this performance. Good luck to you and the entire Blue Masques
Cast. Love, Mom, Dad & Adam
Good luck to my Blue Masques family! I am filled with nothing but
happiness when I work with all of you! Thanks for making everyday
a great one! Love, Shannon McAlister
Kierra - I know you will be wonderful in It’s a Wonderful Life!
Love, Grandpa
It’s A Wonderful Life
A Live Radio Play
By Joe Landry
Kierra - Have fun and have a “wonderful life!” Love, Gramma
Directed by
Kierra, you are always the star in our eyes. Break a leg. Love,
Mom & Dad
Jessica Guadagnino
Dena Tishim
Aria, break a leg! We are so proud of you. Wishing you and all
the cast a “wonderful” run! Lots of love, Mom, Dad & Aidan XOX
Aria, I am so proud of you! Break a leg! Amore e Baci, Grandma
XO
Stage Manager
Jerilyn Toole
Alexis, you’re awesome! Keep up the good work. We love seeing you
on stage. Hearing you sing and watching you perform makes us so
proud of you. XOXO Mom, Dad, Katie & Damian
You rock, Alex! We love you! –Milo & Eliot
Alex – Break both legs! –Grandpa
Alex – you are better than bacon – we are so very proud of you!
—Mommy, Daddy, Lila, & Tim
Performed with the permission of:
PLAYSCIPTS, Inc.
325 W. 38th Street, Suite 305
New York, NY 10018
To my Bratzy, I am so proud of you. I love you so much. “Every time a
bell rings and angel gets its wings.” Break a leg, Zuzu!
Cast of Characters 1/10 & 1/12
Freddie Filmore/Martini.…..……………….….………………………………………………………….. Hannah Kulp
George Bailey……………………………………………………………………………………….…….. Jonathan Troiano
Mary Hatch…………………………………………………………………………………………………………... Aria Saltini
Violet Bick………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Jessica Sisti
Clara Oddbody AS2……………………………….…..…………...…….……………………..………... Kaitlyn Doherty
Rose Bailey……………….……..…………………………...………………..…………...….................. Taylor Burgess
Harry Bailey/Sam Wainwright..……………..……..……..……..……..…..…...……………. Elminas Abromaitis
Gower/Old Man Collins……………………....………………..………………......………...…………….. Tre’ Daniels
Burt/Binky……………………..………………. ……………………..…………………….…...….............. Claudia Rupp
Henry F. Potter…………………………………………………………………………..…….………………. Dakota Cohen
Uncle Billy Bailey……………………………………………………………………..……………………. William Pasciutti
Peter Bailey/Pete Bailey………………………..………...…………….………………..…………….…Matthew Tuthill
Zuzu Bailey/Dr. Campbell………………………………………….……………………………………..Sarah Huneault
Josephine…………………...……...…………………………..……………………..…...…..…………...….Elise Littlefield
Ernie/Sheriff………………………………………………….………………………………………………. Hayley Sheridan
Matilda/Ed.…………………………………………………………………………………..………………...... Emily Plattner
Ruth Dakin Bailey/Mr. Welch……………………………………………………………….………….... Liana Salgado
Mrs. Hatch/Sadie/Nick/Bridge Keeper.……………………….…………..……...…………...…………… Erin Plitt
Cop/Charlie………………………………………….…………………………………………………..………... Joe Carrasco
Mrs. Thomson…………….………….……….…………………….……………………………….. Eva Castillo-Harrison
Schultz………………………………………….………………………………………………………………….Ashlyn Sagarin
Tommy Bailey/Horace the Teller……………...……………..……………………..…………… Hannah Schneider
Janie Bailey…………………………………………………………………………………………….... Rachel Stanislawek
Man………………………………………………………………………………………………………...…….Victoria Reardon
Woman………………………………………………………………………………………………...………….Fabiola Castillo
To the Wonderful, Wonderful scientists, both on stage and back
stage, ENJOY! Love always, Ms. Yannacone
Great job Alex A.K.A. Roy, as always, Love you always, “Mamas”
Alex A.K.A. Roy, we are very proud of you and always have been, Love
Aunt Barbara, Uncle Frank, Michael, Brian & Jake
As a young boy you dreamed of being Potter – We always figured it
would be Harry, not Henry. You are a villain on stage, an angel in our
hearts. Love, Dad, Mom, Anna
Good luck, Sarah and the cast! From room 115
Congratulations, Hannah on a job well done! Break legs! –Ms. Toth
Congratulations to the Blue Masques and my daughter, Jessica
Guadagnino on a job well done!!
Go, Hannah Schneider, Go, Go, Go!! :)
Foley Artists………………………………………………… Fabiola Castillo, Raquel Perodin, Victoria Reardon,
Ashlyn Sagarin
Just keep on making your parents so very proud of you! --Ma & Pa
Burgess
The Holy Smokes House Band…….…………………... Samuel Mancini, Hayley Sheridan, Jessica Sisti,
Matthew Tuthill
You go, Hannah, Coco!! We love you! Love, Mom & Dad
The Jingle Bells……………Taylor Burgess, Taylor Blando, Megan Kelly, Ryan Mancini, Sam Mancini,
William Pasciutti, Erin Plitt, Kierra Prentiss
Congratulations to our daughter, Rachel Stanislawek on her Blue
Masques productions. Continue to follow your dreams. Break a leg!
Love always, Mom & Dad
Hannah S. – What does the sloth say? Have a great show! XO Mrs.
Woschnik
Dear Blue Masques Family,
I was so happy to work with all of you. You really took me in as part of
your family. I really have “a wonderful life” thanks to you. Love,
Brielle
Brielle – We are so proud of you and all your accomplishments! Keep
working hard, follow your dreams & always believe in yourself! Good
luck to you and the entire cast and crew of It’s a Wonderful Life.
Love, Mom, Dad & William
Erin – Have a great time and break a leg! Love, Mom, Dad, Casey & Kylie
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Foley Artists…………………………………..…………………..Stephanie Burke, Katherine Maslankowski
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The Holy Smokes House Band…………..…..…...Samuel Mancini, Hayley Sheridan, Jessica Sisti,
Matthew Tuthill
Cast of Characters 1/11
Freddie Filmore……………………………...…..…….……………………………………………….. Kamaria Harris
George Bailey………………………………………….…………………………………….…………………... Alex Bowe
Mary Hatch……..…………………………………………….………………………………….….. Shannon McAlister
Violet Bick………………………………………………………….…………………………………... Jessica Nicholson
Clara Oddbody AS2……………………….…..…………...…….……………………..………...……... Kaitlyn Jehle
Rose Bailey.……..……………………...………………………………....…………...…..................... Alexa Wilson
Harry Bailey……………………………………………………………………………………………… Samuel Mancini
Sam Wainwright/Man..……..……..………..……..……..…..…...…………………..…………... Jordan Sagarin
Gower/Old Man Collins…………...…………..………..………………......………...…….……….. Ryan Mancini
Burt………..……………………..……………….………………..…………………….…...……..... Danielle Lawrence
Henry F. Potter…………………………………………………………………..…….…………………….. Roy Vasquez
Uncle Billy Bailey………………………………………………………………..…………………….. William Pasciutti
Peter Bailey……………………………………..………...…………….………………..…………….…… Aliyah Phelps
Pete Bailey/Bridge Keeper..…………………………………………………………………………. Alexis Schmidt
Zuzu Bailey…………………………………………………………………………………………….…… Kierra Prentiss
Dr. Campbell/Schultz…………….……………………………………………………………….... Rachel Sheridan
Joseph…………………...……………………………..……………………..…...…..…………...……… Jesse Goodale
Martini……………………………………………………………………………………………….……...Samuel Mancini
Ernie………………………………………………………………………………………………………….TaShae Jackson
Sheriff………………………………………….…………………………………………………………. Stephanie Burke
Matilda/Nick.……………………………………………………………………………..………………… Brielle Borges
Ruth Dakin Bailey/Mr. Welch………………………………………….…………….……………..... Chloe Halpin
Mrs. Hatch/Binky………..… …...…………………..……...…………...……………...…………… Hanna Da’Mes
Janie/Horace the Teller………………………………………………………………………..…………..Megan Kelly
Cop……………………………………………………………………………………………… Katherine Maslankowski
Mrs. Thomson/Sadie………….…..……………………….…………………….……………………… Taylor Blando
Tommy Bailey………………………………………………………………………………….……..Sarah Rosenbaum
Woman…………………………………………………………………………………………………..….Sophia Wehunt
The Jingle Bells…..…Taylor Burgess, Taylor Blando, Megan Kelly, Ryan Mancini, Sam Mancini,
William Pasciutti, Erin Plitt, Kierra Prentiss
AULD LANG SYNE
BREMEL
CLARA
DUX TOILET CAKE
FLOWER
FOLEY ARTIST
FREDDIE FILMORE
GEORGE BAILEY
HARRY
JOE LANDRY
MARY HATCH
OLD MAN GOWER
POTTERSFIELD
RADIO
SILENT NIGHT
VIOLET
WAINWRIGHT
WONDERFUL
ZUZU BAILEY
The stage and auditorium of Studio A at
WBFR in Manhattan, New York. Christmas
Eve, 1946.
There will be one fifteen minute
intermission.
Congratulations
Blue Masques
on your performance
of
It’s a Wonderful Life:
A Live Radio Play.
12th Annual Teeny Awards!
• Established in 2002, the Teeny Awards is a
student theatre arts recognition program,
patterned after the Tony Awards.
• Its mission is to recognize and celebrate the talented
theatre students across the East End of Long Island, to
encourage them to pursue their dreams, and to
stimulate local interest while showcasing the value of
theatre education in a well-rounded school curriculum.
• Qualified judges attend plays at participating high schools throughout the
East End and use a specially designed rubric to score students. The
highest-scoring students are nominees and the highest-scoring student is
the winner in his or her category.
• The award categories include Acting, Supporting Acting, Choreography,
Set Design, Poster Art, Outstanding Performance and Innovations in
Theatre Education. In addition, Stage Managers are recognized.
• On June 9, 2013, nominees and their families and friends will attend a
gala awards ceremony. Winners are presented with an elegant glass
trophy and performances from the shows through the year are presented. It is a special afternoon dedicated to excellence in Theatre Arts
Education.
This year marks the Teeny Awards 11-year anniversary! Please help us celebrate by sponsoring your school’s theatre league and supporting this
unique program. For more information, please contact East End Arts at 631727-0900 or visit www.eastendarts.org.
Special Thanks to Our Past Sponsors:
Riverhead Toyota, Astoria Federal Savings,
Mary Ann and Joseph Martorano, Tanger Outlet,
Bridgehampton National Bank, Dr. Joseph M. Duva, M.D.,
Pine Barrens Printing, Hampton Theatre Company,
Pieceful Quilting, ESM Community Theater for the Arts,
WPPB 88.3FM,
MyLITV.com
And LEAD
SPONSOR:
Production Crew:
Directors………………………………………………………………….……… Jessica Guadagnino & Dena Tishim
Stage Manager..…………………………………………………………...……..………………………...…. Jerilyn Toole
Playbill………………………………………………………...……………………………………….………….. Hannah Kulp
Poster Design………………………………………...……………………………………………………….. Maria Valdivia
Ticket Printing.………………………………………...………………………………………………….………Ticketmaster
Poster Printing…………………………………………...…………………………………..…………….Minutemen Press
Display case.…………………………………………….………………………………Riverhead High School Seniors
Photography……………………………………………………………...…………………………………………. John Neely
Sound/Lighting Technician...................................................................................David Loddengaard
Lighting Supervisors............................................................... Jennifer Atkinson, David Loddengaard
Lighting Crew………………….………………………..…..Justin Brennan, Dakota Cardillo, Amanda Kindya,
Ryan Lynn, Liam Sment, Jessica Talmage
Assistants to the Stage Manager………………....Bryan Aguilar, Tristan Seuling, Shannon Zeltmann
Tickets and Concessions.………………………………..…...Sarah Bowe, Jennifer Burke, Amy Davidson,
Angela Huneault, Kelly McAlister, Vyann Nicholson, Ray & Susanna Saltini, Laura Toole
Audition Committee…………………...................Doc Greenberger, Jessica Guadagnino, Dena Tishim
Congratulations
Blue Masques
on your performance
of
It’s a Wonderful Life:
A Live Radio Play.
Special thanks to Andrzej Aleksandrowicz, the RHS Custodial Staff, the RHS Security Staff, Mr.
O’Hara, Mr. Neely, Riverhead Local, Riverhead News-Review, Riverhead Building Supply, The
Riverhead Central Faculty Association, North Fork Community Theatre, The Riverhead Faculty &
Community Theatre, The East End Arts Council, and to all who helped with this production after
this playbill went to print.
Featuring Seniors in this Blue Masques
Performance:
ELMINAS ABROMAITIS (Harry/Sam): Elminas is a senior at RHS. He is active in acting and
vocal groups including the Blue Masques, Chamber Choir & Senior Choir. He has been acting for
two years. You may have seen Elminas last in Fiddler on the Roof (Fyedka), A Christmas Carol
(Bob Cratchit), West Side Story (A-Rab) & Working (Office Worker).
BRIELLE BORGES (Matilda/Nick): Brielle is a freshman at RHS and this is her first Blue
Masques production. Brielle previously participated in the Middle Masques production of Grease
and High School Musical where she played the role of Kelsi. She was also last year’s co-play
writer of the RMS Latin play where she also played Hermes. Brielle has been a competitive gymnast for the past 12 years. She has been involved in CAP, Girls Scouts, Certamin and Latin Club.
Her other interests consist of arts & crafts, sewing, writing and reading. Brielle would like to thank
her parents, brother and grandparents for their continued support. “It’s a wonderful life” has been
an amazing experience! Good luck to the entire cast and crew!
ALEX BOWE (George Bailey): Alex is a sophomore at RHS and this is his 3rd Blue Masques production. Previously on stage Alex has been in the WHBPAC production of Almost Maine (Pete,
Lendall, Dave) along with the Blue Masques productions Fiddler on the Roof (Mendel) and A
Christmas Carol (Young Scrooge). He has also been playing piano for seven years. Alex would
like to thank his friends, family and all past acting teachers who have supported him.
TAYLOR BURGESS (Rose/Jingle Girl): Taylor is a senior at RHS and this is her third play with
the Blue Masques. You may have also seen her as a Mama in Fiddler on the Roof & Caroline or
Charwoman in the winter play A Christmas Carol. Taylor is a member in RHS Chamber Choir, and
attends Pre-College at Stony Brook University every Saturday. She also enjoys meeting new people
and learning about different cultures. Taylor would like to thank all of her friends and family for
coming out and supporting her and her fellow classmates in the musical. Break a leg everyone!
STEPHANIE BURKE (Foley Artist/Sheriff): Stephanie is a sophomore at RHS and this is her third
Blue Masques production. Stephanie has performed in the previous Blue Masques shows, Fiddler
on the Roof (Mama) and A Christmas Carol (Villager). Stephanie likes to sing and draw during her
free time. She would like to thank her parents, friends and teachers for supporting her and wishes
everyone good luck!
JOSEPH CARRASCO (Cop/Charlie): Joseph is a senior at RHS and this is his third Blue Masques
production. Joe has also been in a performing arts camp where he sang and danced. “I would love
to thank everyone that has supported me in my dream of trying to become a rapper. Break a leg
everyone, but not literally.”
Elminas Abromaitis ~ Taylor Burgess ~ Joseph
Carrasco ~ Dakota Cohen ~ Tre’ Daniels ~
Kaitlyn Doherty ~ Hannah Kulp ~ Emily
Plattner ~ Jessica Sisti ~ Rachel Stanislawek
~ Jonathan Troiano ~ Matthew Tuthill
MATTHEW TUTHILL (Peter/Pete/Musician): Matt is a senior this year at Riverhead High
School and this show marks his 3rd Blue Masques performance. He enjoys playing a variety of
musical instruments and wants to pursue a career in Voice-Over work. Matt had a passion for
Track & Field but after making his debut in A Christmas Carol, he has no regret of now committing his time to his new team/family.
ALEXA WILSON (Rose): Alexa is a fifteen year old sophomore at Riverhead High School, and
this is her first Blue Masques Production. When she was in 8th grade, she played the role of Rizzo
in the Middle Masques production of Grease, and she has also performed in Riverhead Idol twice.
In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing short stories, and singing along with Disney movies.
She wants to thank the cast and crew, as well as her mom and grandma for supporting her. She
wishes everyone luck, and hopes that everyone will enjoy the show!
FABIOLA CASTILLO (Foley Artist/Woman/Costume Designer): Fabiola is currently a
junior at RHS. This will be her 3rd to last play before she graduates in 2015 (Tempus Fugit!!!). Fabiola’s Blue Masques credits include Fiddler on the Roof (Villager/Mother), A
Christmas Carol (Martha/Grandma Tzeital), and West Side Story (Shark Girl). She has also
been in the play The Wiz of the West (Dorothy), The Tortuous and the Hare (Hare), Hello
Dolly (Waitress/Singer), and Hairspray (Queen Latifah) at the West Hampton Performing
Theatre and the Renaissance Kids Camp. Fabiola is in charge of costumes from taking measurements to creating a whole outfit. She thanks her friends, teachers and family for supporting her. She hopes everyone enjoys the show with lots of giggles and laughter and encourages the Blue Masques cast members to perform with all their hearts! Blow the audience
away with your AMAZING talents!
EVA CASTILLO-HARRISON (Mrs. Thompson): Eva is a junior at RHS. She has been in
several plays including Fiddler on the Roof (Grandma Tzeitel), A Christmas Carol (Julia,
Undertaker’s Woman), West Side Story (Shark Girl) & Working (Pam). She’s really excited
to be playing Mrs. Thompson in this production and hopes everyone has a great time.
DAKOTA COHEN (Potter): Dakota is currently a senior at Riverhead High School and this
performance comes on the heels of his portrayal of Motel in last spring’s Fiddler on the
Roof. He has also performed at events such as the Mosaic Festival and the No Folk Rock
Festival.
HANNA DA’MES (Mrs. Hatch/Binky): Hanna is a sophomore at RHS and this is her second production with the Blue Masques. You may have seen her last in Fiddler on the Roof.
She also appeared in A Christmas Carol (Joe’s Wife, Phantom) with the Blue Masques and
also in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Prosecutor, School Girl) with Young Actors Co-op.
Her additional credits with the Young Actors Co-op include MEN2B (Ms. Pirouette, Protester) and An Inconvenient Spoof (Moon). Hanna enjoys being editor for the school newspaper club, Riptide, and being a part of the school literary magazine, Labyrinth. She would like
to thank her family and cast for their constant support.
TRE’ DANIELS (Gower/Old Man Collins): Tre’ is a senior at RHS, and this is his fourth
Blue Masques production. Past credits include, Mordcha in Fiddler on the Roof, Gentleman
and Fred in A Christmas Carol and Snowboy in West Side Story. Tre’ has had a lot of fun
with his co-actors starring in It’s a Wonderful Life and he looks forward to doing more
shows in the future.
KAITLYN DOHERTY (Clara): Kaitlyn is a senior at RHS and this is her fourth year in Blue
Masques. You may have also seen her in the Blue Masques productions of Fiddler on the
Roof (Rabbi), A Christmas Carol (Caroline), West Side Story (Doc), Working (millworker,
school child), Once upon a Mattress (ensemble), and Stage Door (ensemble). She was also
in the Middle Masques production of Beauty and the Beast (ensemble). Kaitlyn would like to
thank all of the wonderful friends that she has made in Blue Masques and her family for
support and transportation. Kaitlyn is very excited to be in her seventh Blue Masques production, and she hopes everyone enjoys the show!
JESSE GOODALE (Joseph): Jesse is a sophomore at RHS and this is his third Blue
Masques production. Jesse played Lazar Wolf in last year’s Fiddler on the Roof as well as
Mr. Fezziwig in A Christmas Carol. Jesse has also appeared in the RMS productions of
Grease (Kenickie) & Alice in Wonderland (Mad Hatter). In 2008, he performed in the Riley
Avenue production of Cinderella (Stepsister). He also participated in Camp Broadway
where he starred in a shortened version of My Fair Lady. Jesse would like to thank his parents, especially his mom for helping him with his acting and Mrs. Macgelroy for helping
with his singing.
CHLOE HALPIN (Ruth/Mr. Welch): This production of It's a Wonderful Life is Chloe's 3rd
Blue Masques production. She is a sophomore at Riverhead High School. Chloe has participated in the plays Fiddler on the Roof (Shprinze) and A Christmas Carol (Miranda). She was
also in the RMS productions of Grease (Jan) and Alice in Wonderland (Rock Lobster). She
hopes everyone enjoys the show, and wishes everyone to have a Happy Holiday Season!!
KAMARIA HARRIS (Freddie Filmore): Kamaria is a freshman at RHS and this is her first
Blue Masques production. In previous shows at the middle school, Kamaria has appeared in
High School Musical (Mrs. Darbus) and Grease (Joanna Casino). She also participated in
RFCT’s musical, Once on this Island (Storyteller). Kamaria would like to thank her friends
and family for all of their support.
SARAH HUNEAULT (Zuzu/Dr. Campbell): Sarah is a junior at RHS. This is her second
Blue Masques production. Sarah was last seen in Fiddler on the Roof. She has also performed with the Middle Masques in Alice in Wonderland, The Wizard of Oz and Beauty and
the Beast. Sarah has always been a part of the ensemble. She enjoys singing and acting. She
would like to thank Mrs. Tishim and Mrs. G for being awesomeJ!!
TASHAE JACKSON (Ernie): TaShae is a freshman at the RHS. TaShae, though most people call her Shay, has been participating in the dramatic arts for two years now. She began in
the middle school with their production of Grease, for which she ran the spotlight, due to her
shyness, but as she progressed and got to know more of the performers, she became one as
well! The next production she participated in was, High School Musical, where she played
Martha Cox. Shay also plays the violin, sings, and draws. She would like to thank all of her
friends and family for supporting her throughout her acting experience. She is excited to be a
part of the play this year and hopes everyone enjoys the show!
KAITLYN JEHLE (Clara): Kaitlyn is a sophomore at Riverhead High School. You may
have seen her on stage before; she has been in RFCT’s production of Annie (Chorus Orphan), Once on This Island (Andrea) and Next Stop Broadway (Lead Mother). Kaitlyn also
performed in the Middle Masques musicals Alice in Wonderland (Tweedle Dum) and
Grease (Frenchy). Kaitlyn joined the Blue Masques her freshman year with the performances A Christmas Carol (Gillian) and Fiddler on the Roof (Bielke). She has participated in
the HMEA Festival in 2011 and 2012 and has prepared solos in voice and viola for
NYSSMA every year since sixth grade. While at All Star Dance Academy, she studied ballet, lyrical, jazz, hip-hop, production, and character for eleven years. She also competed with
their dance team for five years. Kaitlyn would like to thank her family and friends in supporting her passion for theatre. Break legs everyone!
HAYLEY SHERIDAN (Ernie/Sheriff/Musician): Hayley is a junior at RHS and this is her
fifth Blue Masques production and thirteenth show overall. Her top roles include the Narrator in Aladdin, Mrs. TeeVee in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Hermes in the RMS
Roman Banquet & LeFou in Beauty & the Beast. In her free time, Hayley plays the trombone
for the Jazz and Pep Bands and sings in the Chamber Choir. She would like to thank her
parents for taking her every day and her friends and wishes everyone to have a great show.
JESSICA SISTI (Violet/Musician): Jessie is a senior at RHS and she is so excited and sad to
be doing her final winter show! Jessie has been a part of Blue Masques all her four years and
is now currently the club's president! You may have seen Jessie as Tzeitel (Fiddler on the
Roof), Jacob Marley (A Christmas Carol), Anybodys (West Side Story), A Knight (Once
upon a Mattress) and Mrs. Orcutt (Stage Door). Jessie has played in the NFCT and RFCT pit
orchestras for shows such as Legally Blonde, Annie, Hello Dolly, and 9 to 5. Jessie is currently a part of the Varsity Jazz Ensemble playing alto saxophone, and the Chamber
Choir! This year, Jessie was also accepted into NYSCAME/ALL COUNTY Band, NYSBDA Band, and is an alternate for the ALLSTATE Rochester conference with alto saxophone. Jessie would like to shout out to her beloved cast for their dedication and hard work
and her family and friends for their support, break a leg everyone, you all are my "Clarence":)
RACHEL STANISLAWEK (Janie): Rachel is a senior at RHS. This is her third Blue
Masques production and she couldn’t be more excited. Previously she has been spotted in
the pit orchestra for A Christmas Carol and more recently as Nachum the Beggar and a Bottle
Dancer in the last RHS spring musical, Fiddler on the Roof. Rachel has been dancing for
fifteen years and has been a bass player for eight. She would like to thank both of her parents
for their support and her teachers for allowing her to play the sweet innocent role of Janie.
JONATHAN TROIANO (George Bailey): Jon is 18 years old and is a senior at RHS. This is
his seventh Blue Masques production and his fourth year of being a part of the Blue Masques
drama club. Last year he was in RHS's musical production of the Fiddler on the Roof as Reb
Tevye and the drama A Christmas Carol as Ebenezer Scrooge for which he received a Teeny
Nomination ("Lead Actor in a Drama.”) His sophomore year he earned a Teeny Award for
"Outstanding Performance" in the RHS musical production of West Side Story as Action. He
has also appeared in RHS's musical productions of Working as Al Calinda and was nominated for a Teeny Award for "Supporting Actor in a Musical" in Once Upon a Mattress as
King Sextimus his freshmen year following on the heels of his portrayal of Fred Powell in the
play Stage Door. You may have also seen him in Day Spring's Alice through the Looking
Glass (Red King), Everyman (Crazy Uncle), Godspell (Ensemble) and You're a Good Man
Charlie Brown (Snoopy). He also has performed with the Middle Masques at RMS in Beauty
and the Beast (Gaston) and The Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow). Jon has been acting for many
years and has been in drama, improvisation and scene study classes with Day Spring; he also
currently sings in the Riverhead Chamber Choir. He would like to thank Mrs. Guadagnino,
Mrs. Tishim, as well as the cast and crew for another awesome year on and off the stage.
Break a leg everyone (or two)!
ASHLYN SAGARIN (Foley Artist/Schultz/Props Mistress): Ashlyn is currently a junior at Riverhead High School. Last spring’s production of Fiddler on the Roof marked her Blue Masques
debut. Before Blue Masques she took part in various plays such as A Cinderella Story, The Wizard of Oz, & Alice in Wonderland. She would like to thank her family for all of their support and
hopes everyone does a fantastic job in the play.
LIANA SALGADO (Ruth/Mr. Welch): Liana is a junior at RHS and this is her fourth production
with the Blue Masques. Her first was West Side Story, in which she played ‘Jet Girl’. She followed up with A Christmas Carol as Mrs. Cratchit and was last seen as Golde in Fiddler on the
Roof. She has also preformed in five RMS plays, including: Alice in Wonderland (Dodo Bird),
Beauty and the Beast (Silly Girl), & three Roman Banquet plays- two of which she wrote. She is
also a member of the Chamber Choir. She would like to thank her parents for driving her around,
her friends for bullying her into trying out for these plays, Ms. G., Ms. Tishim, and the entire cast
for being absolutely brilliant. She hopes everyone enjoys the show!
ARIA SALTINI (Mary): Aria is a junior at RHS and this is her 4th performance with the Blue
Masques! Most recently Aria was seen in the RFCT's Summer Youth Musical Next Stop... Broadway (Soloist, Blue Chorus). You may have also seen her recently in the Blue Masques spring
production of Fiddler on the Roof (Chava). She was also in A Christmas Carol (Fan, The Laundress) and West Side Story (Shark Girl). Aria has studied violin since elementary school and
adores music. This summer she studied violin, singing, acting, and dance in the intensive Summer
Music Academy at Ithaca College. She is currently in the RHS Chamber Orchestra and Chamber
Choir. Aria is a member of the RHS Kickline and also dances tap and ballet. She has performed
many times at NYSSMA, and has also been in the HMEA and SCMEA festivals. Aria would like
to thank her family, all of her amazing cast mates, and of course Mrs. Guadagnino and Mrs.
Tishim! Enjoy the show!
ALEXIS SCHMIDT (Bridge Keeper/Pete): Alexis is currently a sophomore at RHS and this is her
third Blue Masques production. You may also have seen her in the RHS Blue Masques production
of Fiddler On The Roof (Mama), and A Christmas Carol (party guest/villager). She also appeared
in the Sandcastle Music Production of Oklahoma (Laurey), and Grease (Principal McGee). She
has been involved in drama for 11 years. She also was involved with NYSSMA, SCMEA, RHS
Blue Masques Cabaret Night, Sandcastle Music Production's Christmas Choir, and made an appearance in Riverhead Idol. Currently she is a part of the RHS Chamber Choir. She would like to
thank her parents, friends, and fellow cast members for all the love and support. She would also
like to thank all of her drama and music teachers for helping her in the arts throughout the years.
She would like to say, “Break a leg to everyone in the cast and let's have a great show!”
HANNAH SCHNEIDER (Tommy/Horace the Teller): Hannah is a junior at RHS. This is her
third year in Blue Masques. She was last seen as a Mama in Fiddler on the Roof and as the Ghost
of Christmas Yet to Come in A Christmas Carol. She also appeared in the ensembles of West Side
Story & Working. At RMS, Hannah was in the ensembles of Alice in Wonderland, Wizard of Oz
& Beauty and the Beast. Hannah would like to thank Mrs. Guadagnino and Mrs. Tishim for their
time and effort in staging such a wonderful show. She would also like to thank her friends and
family for supporting her dreams.
MEGAN KELLY (Janie/Horace the Teller/Jingle Girl): Megan is a freshman at Riverhead
High School. This is her debut performance with Blue Masques. She is thrilled to play Janie
in this year’s production of It’s a Wonderful Life. You may have seen Megan most recently
in the 2013 RFCT JR production of Next Stop Broadway (Married lady/Red Chorus). Prior
to that she was featured in the Middle Masques 2012 production of High School Musical
(Skater Girl), NFCT’S 2012 Variety Show performing the duet Side by Side, Middle
Masques 2011 Production of Grease (Ensemble), and Riley Avenue’s 2009 Cinderella
(Mouse). Megan is an active member in chorus and has been featured in many solos, the
most memorable being her solo in Painless Opera (Opera non Terrore) at the RMS 2012
Winter Concert. Megan is thrilled to be selected to be part of this play and would like to
thank the production team for all the hard work. Megan would also like to thank her family
and friends for their love, support and encouragement. To the cast: break legs!
HANNAH KULP (Freddie Filmore/Martini): Hannah is so emotional about starting her final
year at RHS. This is her fifth production due to her year abroad in Italy. You last saw her on
the Riverhead stage dancing her way to America in West Side Story, and probably remember
her as sassy and short "Big Mary” in Stage Door. She also works at NFCT as a lighting
designer, most recently having designed lighting for Legally Blonde. Hannah would also
love to thank her family for their support; her fantastic teachers for their inspiration and
guidance; and all of the dear friends she has made over the years: I love y'all and you made
this the best four years of my life. <3
DANIELLE LAWRENCE (Bert): Danielle is a freshman in Riverhead High School. She
was a “brainiac” in the play High School Musical at RMS and she loved how exciting it was
to be with everybody in the play. Blues Masques is a lot of fun and it is wonderful to see
how the members of Blue Masques have fun and get better each time they rehearse together. Danielle would also like to thank her family and friends for being there for her.
ELISE LITTLEFIELD (Josephine): Elise is a junior at RHS and this is her 5th Blue Masques
production. She has recently been seen in the shows, Fiddler on the Roof (Chava), A Christmas Carol (Belle) and West Side Story (Velma). Along with the Blue Masques, Elise is
involved in the RHS Chamber Choir, Leo Club, French Club and is a member of the Suffolk
Metropolitan Youth Chorus. She would like to thank the cast, directors and family for all of
their support.
RYAN MANCINI: (Gower/Jingle Singer): Ryan is a 9th grade honors student at RHS. His
musical training began as a vocal soloist and section leader in the Ocean State Children’s
Choir. As a music lover, Ryan is proficient on the clarinet as well as the saxophone and
piano. He also plays the electric bass for the music ministry at First Baptist Church of Riverhead. This past year he played alto sax in the RMS Concert Band and scored 99 out of 100
on a Level 5 NYSSMA solo. Additionally, he scored the same on a Level 5 vocal selection.
He also played baritone saxophone in the Jazz Band and currently plays alto sax with the HS
Jazz Band. Ryan performed with the RMS Show Choir for two years and is in the RHS
Chamber Choir. For both 7th and 8th grades at RMS, Ryan received the Music Director’s
Award for Musicianship and Leadership. His most recent stage performances with Riverhead Faculty & Community Theatre include: Next Stop Broadway; the co-lead role of Danny
in the musical, Grease; and Pape-Ge in the musical, Once on This Island. Ryan also played
the character Ryan in High School Musical performed by the Middle Masques. He was the
president of the National Junior Honor Society at RMS. Most recently, Ryan placed second
in the 10th Annual Riverhead Idol competition.
SAMUEL MANCINI (Harry/Jingle Singer/Musician): Samuel is a 9th grader at Riverhead
High School. His most recent stage performance was as the Married Man in Next Stop
Broadway with Riverhead Faculty & Community Theater. Last year, he played the role of
Daniel in Once on This Island. At the Middle School Sam played the lead role of Troy Bolton in High School Musical as well as the role of Doody in Grease. Samuel started in music
as a singer in the Ocean State Children’s Choir. He has progressed into an amazing guitarist
and can be heard as part of the Praise and Worship Team at First Baptist Church of Riverhead, as well the Jazz Band at RHS. Sam is teaching himself piano and drums. This past
school year he scored a perfect 28 out of 28 on his vocal selection for NYSSMA. At RMS,
he was an honor student and member of the National Junior Honor Society. In addition to
drama, Sam enjoys playing soccer, cooking, and learning how things work. He can often
times be found hanging out with his twin brother Ryan.
KATHERINE MASLANKOWSKI: (Foley Artist/Cop): Katherine is a sophomore at RHS
and this is her second Blue Masques production. Katherine was in Fiddler on the Roof
(ensemble) and Grease (ensemble). Katherine has also been dancing for 11 years. Katherine
would like to thank her parents for supporting her.
SHANNON MCALISTER (Mary): Shannon is a sophomore at RHS and this is her second
Blue Masques production. Shannon previously played QUTT’s pit orchestra for the musical,
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and also performed as a daughter/bottle
dancer/Russian in the last Blue Masques production, Fiddler on the Roof. Shannon is also
extremely involved in music and has been playing the clarinet for seven years. She also
enjoys playing the piano, ukulele and singing. Shannon would like to thank her parents for
everything they do for her, especially all of their love and support.
JESSICA NICHOLSON (Violet): Jessica is in 10th grade at RHS and this is her second Blue
Masques production. She has been involved in various productions such as RFCT’s Next
Stop…Broadway (Barista), Blue Masques Fiddler on the Roof (Ensemble/Dancer), Middle
Masques Grease (Ms. Lynch), Alice in Wonderland (Ensemble), and NFCT's Gypsy
(Newspaper girl). Jessica loves to be on stage and loves to perform. She has taken ten years
of dance and is involved with Riverhead Kickline and Riverhead Chamber Choir. She would
like to thank the whole cast for an amazing experience and hopes everyone does their best.
Break a leg!
BILLY PASCIUTTI (Uncle Billy/Jingle Singer): Billy is a freshman at RHS and this is his
first Blue Masques production! Billy has also been in The Gateway Playhouse's Student
Performance of Into the Woods (Narrator, Ensemble). Billy also has been singing for six
years. Billy would like to thank all of his acting teachers at The Gateway Playhouse and his
family and friends for supporting him.
RAQUEL PERODIN (Foley Artist): Raquel is junior at RHS and this is her 5th Blue
Masques play. You may have seen Raquel in Middle Masques plays such as Alice in Wonderland (Doorknob), The Wizard of Oz (Winky & Munchkin) and Beauty and the Beast
(Chip). You may have also seen her in Blue Masques plays such as Fiddler on the Roof
(Bielke), A Christmas Carol (Belinda Cratchit), West Side Story (Shark Girl) and Working
(Ensemble). Raquel has also taken dance for four years studying ballet, hip hop and tap and
jazz. She also currently plays piano. Raquel would like to thank her family, friends and cast
for giving her the opportunity to have a good time. Break a leg everyone!
EMILY PLATTNER (Matilda/Ed): Emily is a senior at Riverhead High School and this is
her sixth Blue Masques production. She first appeared in Once Upon a Mattress (Lady
Helen) and followed it up through the years to A Christmas Carol (Business Woman) and
Fiddler on the Roof (Shaindel) last year. Even though Emily has been playing the flute for
ten years, she finds most of her joy by helping her fellow cast mates succeed in their school
productions. She would like to thank her family, friends, and her private music teacher,
Mark Gatz, for all of their support and inspiration. Emily wishes everyone the best of luck in
another successful performance! To her fellow actor and actresses: The stage is yours, so
make sure to take it and never return it!
ERIN PLITT (Sadie/Nick/Bridge Keeper/Jingle Girl/Mrs. Hatch): Erin is a junior at RHS.
This is the fifth play she is performing with the Blue Masques. She was most recently featured as Tzeitel in Fiddler on the Roof. Prior to that, she played Jacob Marley in A Christmas
Carol, Officer Krupke in West Side Story as well as the school teacher- Rose Hoffman- in
Working, all at RHS. At the middle school she was the White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland
and the narrator in both Beauty and the Beast & The Wizard of Oz. She also played Pandora
in the Roman Banquet play, Pandora’s Box. Erin participates in acting and singing camps
outside of school and takes singing lessons. She is excited to be a part of the Blue Masques
cast of It’s a Wonderful Life and would like to thank her parents, sisters, other family, singing teacher, friends, Mrs. G., Mrs. Tish, and the rest of the amazing cast. She hopes everyone
enjoys the show!
KIERRA PRENTISS (Zuzu/Jingle Girl): Kierra is a freshman at RHS and is extremely excited to be in her first Blue Masques production. Acting is a big part of her life and she can
usually be found at Gateway Playhouse. Kierra’s other hobbies include singing in the RHS
Chamber Choir, dancing, archery and boxing. She would like to say good luck to the amazing cast and thank you to Tish and G for giving her this opportunity.
VICTORIA REARDON (Foley Artist/Man): Victoria is a junior at RHS and It’s a Wonderful Life marks her second performance with the Blue Masques. Previously she was seen as a
Mama in Fiddler on the Roof this past spring. Prior to coming to Riverhead, Victoria went to
Hampton Bays. She was in The Wizard of Oz (Ensemble, Flying Monkey, Ozian, Stage
Crew) High School Musical (Brainiac, Ensemble), and Mulan (Ensemble). Victoria would
like to thank her mother most of all for always being there for her and supporting her, as well
as her family. She would also like to thank her friends from both schools. Finally she would
like to thank the people in Blue Masques including Mrs. Tishim and Mrs. G. She hopes you
enjoy the show and “break a leg, cast!”
SARAH ROSENBAUM (Tommy): Sarah is a sophomore this year and has been acting since
third grade. She has been in Cinderella as one of the “Fancy Ladies”. She has also played
the role of “Newspaper Person” in The Music Man in 2010 and people also know her for her
lovely singing voice at home and at school. She has acted and directed commercials while at
acting camp with the East End Arts Council in 2011.
CLAUDIA RUPP (Bert/Binkey): Claudia is a junior at RHS and this is her third Blue
Masques production. Previously on the acting scene, Claudia performed in the Blue Masques
productions of Fiddler on the Roof (Villager) and A Christmas Carol (Villager). Claudia has
been singing ever since she was a baby. Claudia would love to thank her mother and father