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LaVera Seymour, PreSident Valley Forge Optimist Club 10109A Valley Forge Circle King of Prussia, PA 19406 2564 Industry Lane =' ~;w' swsibley @ msn.com King of Prussia Players www.kofpplayers.org Directed by JOE CIRESI Produced by LAURA GARIFO Music Director: KEITH S. CLATTENBURG Choreographer: Nicole Mesiono I am thrilled to have directed A Chorus Line, an extremely important show in Broadway Musical Theater history. I thank Ron Kurowski for his insights into this show from the perspective of a 14 year A Chorus line veteran, and for his clear and thoughtful feedback into the emotional backstory of each character, the vision of Michael Bennett, and for welcoming us into the Chorus line family. Ron pointed out to the cast and staff that this is actually a play, based on the real lives of a group of Broadway dancers, which was developed into an ensemble show with some music, song and dance, but not a musical in how we understood musicals to be in 1975. As a dancer, I relate to the role of a dancer in a production, never the lead, but someone that supports and frames the leads. This peek into the lives and stories of these performers has moved each of us and similarly forever changed American musical theater. Four days after we started rehearsing for A Chorus Line, we received news that Marvin Hamlisch had died. His sudden death added new meaning to the cast and staff, so we are dedicating our production to him, to honor his work on this show. Like other directors before me have stated, the casting process for this show was the most challenging part. I was excited to hear that for most cast members, they were cast their dream role, which I feel is reflected in their performances. Having to be triple threats (actor, singer and dancer) has been quite demanding, and I am impressed with the enthusiasm and skill everyone shared in the rehearsal process. I thank this amazing PERfORMANCE DATES AND TIMES cast, with whom I call friends, for putting yourselves on the line and moving out of your comfort zone by emotionally exploring your characters, and for actively engaging in the ~ii3~~ 2 I I I .. ,I ,3 I I 7:30 II 7:30 I I, I I , I 7 • I I [" 7:30 7:30 I 2:00 2:00 ,I !, I Shannondell Performing Arts Theater 10000 Shannondell Boulevard Audubon,PA Book by George Abban and Ridlard Bissell Music arnllfria by Mard Adler and Jerry Raz I THE PAJAMA GAME i1 presented through special arrangement with MU1ic Theatre International (lUI). All authorized performance rnoteriak Otll 0110 nrpplied b, MTI. 421 West 541b Sh'ecl. New York. NY 10019 Phone: 212·541-4684 Fax, 212·n7-46S4 I nw.MT1Shcws.com creative process. Thank you for allowing me to direct you. Most of the cast shared with me how they personally relate to their character and this show, and for this I am grateful. I would like to thank the ensemble, not chosen for the line, but who have immensely given to the show. I would like to thank my incredible production team (Maria, Chris, Tom, lori, Connie, Harvey, Andrew, larry, Christen, Barry, Ed and Justin) without whom I would not have been able to direct this production, and the pit, the other unsung group, for all of your work. I selected the best with whom to work, and I am honored that you have given me your best. A Chorus line personally speaks to our cast and I hope that this production speaks to you. I expect that you will enjoy getting to know these characters, as much as we have fallen in love with each and every one of them. This is what we did for love. Bows, Cassandra Morabito The Place: An Audition; Here The Time: 1975 I Hope I Get It... Company original choreography interpreted by Tom Blair I Can Do That A CHORUS LINE IS PERFORMED WITHOUT AN INTERMISSION Mike choreogrophy by Jeremy Goble " And " Bobby, Richie, Val, Judy & Company choreography by Tom Blair Please turn off all cell phones and pagers. At The Ballet Sheila, Bebe & Maggie choreography by Tom Blair Please, no flash photography. Sing! Videotaping or other video/audio recording is strictly prohibited. choreography by Tom Blair Upper Merion Area School District is a Non-Smoking establishment. choreography by Tom Blair Hello Twelve, Hello Thirteen, Hello Love Nothing Angelo's P"Z2:8 Screwballs Bar and Grill Peppers I alian Res aurant and Bar Kristine & AI Company Diana Dance: Ten; Looks: Three Val The Music and the Mirror.. Cassie original choreography interpreted by Tara Dromgoole One Company original choreography interpreted by Tom Blair The Tap Combination Company original choreography by Tara Dromgoole & Seeea Schiel Rothschild's Detailing Fuii professional detail Reaso:1oble rctes ?rompt in Alec Rothschild Atr [email protected] 61 0-34S-'? 13.:1 ome servIce What I Did For Love One: Reprise original choreography interpreted by Tom Blair Diana & Company Company Cast of Characters Crew Members 2ach John Trapani Larry Cassie : _ _ _ Sheila Val Diana Tom Blair Tara Dromgoole Christine Winans " Meghan Schulz Lorraine M. Delgado-Amador Judy Becca Schiel Kristine Elizaheth Cascarelli Maggie Melody Stanert Bebe Ashley O'Connor Connie Mike Richie Megan Goehring \C Jerry McGrier Technical Support Costumers House Manager Paul Achilles Inverso Mark Chris Horan Greg Kevin Dnrkin Bobby Hugh Abbott Mark Sborlini Tricia Mary MacAvoy Vicki Sarah Joyce Ensemble Set Construction Properties Sound Design Sound Engineer Kevin McCormack Maria Boccello, Jordan Clark, Nina Edelman, Deborah Fair, Daniel Guest, Kate Guest, John Haak, Shannon Karoly, Mandy Lee, Sydney Miller, Brynna Moran, A! Pasquale, Veronica Smith, Abby Scott, Sue Scott Cassandra Morabito Maria Boccella Christopher Bur;'..her Torn Blair & Various Cast Members Dr. Lawrence Anderson Lori Sitzabee Vocal Coach Rebearsal Accompanists Ligbting Design Lighting Operators Jeremy Gable Don "AI Director Producer Music Director Choreographer Technical Director Vocal Director , Connie Koppe Matt Bennis, C.J. Nave, Jason Owens Christen Mandracchia Andrew Perelman, Harvey Perelman, Justin O'Connor Dr. Lawrence A. Anderson, Mark Sborlini. Paul Volpi Tom Blair, Maria BoccelJo, Cassandra Morabito, Mark Sborlini Barry Preston Ed Wagner Keitb Clattenburg. Ricbard Jenkins Maria Boccelio, Liz Cascarelli, Cassandra Morabito Patty Volpi Stage Manager Stage Crew Publicity Playbill Playbill Printer Poster Printers Poster and Playbill Design and Layou!.. Photography Box Office Cbair Box Office Staff Harvey Perelman Daniel Guest, Andrew Perelman Torn Blair, Maria Boccello, Janice Jankowski Laura Garifo, Cassandra Morabito, Patty Volpi Maria Boccella, Chris Horan, Patty Volpi OrnniPress The Homer Group Maria Boccello, Laura Garifo. Cbris Horan Torn Blair, Victoria Blair, Mandy Lee Nora Anne DiLemmo Ralph E. DiLemmo, Nancy Lake Music Director / Conductor Orchestra Coordinator : Flute / Piccolo French Hom Trombone Bass Jeff Schmidt Elisabeth Sibley Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax, Clarinet Trumpet Christopher Burgher Bruce Greenwald John Catino, Rich Ford Jackie Conway Jeff Schmidt, Ed Zeiser Chuck Zurek Percussion ........................................................................•......... Larry Anderson Piano Celia A. Beatty, Matt Bennis, CJ Nave, Jason Owens Hugh Abbott (Bobby) is thrilled to make A Chorus Line his dehut with the Players. Hugh was last seen in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest at the Eagle Theater. He is also the Cultural Arts Coordinator at the Upper Main Line YMCA and is a graduate of Temple University's Theater Program. Thanks to Janet, Sophia, Trey, and Elizabeth for continuing to support my love of performing. Dr. Lawrence A. Anderson (Technical Director I Set Design) is thrilled to have had Mark Sborlini and Paul Volpi who did most of the building for this show. Larry enjoyed spending his time researching various materials for building mirrors and making "rain curtains" and then turning the construction over to the team. He and his family were happy his building time was spent completing the deck.. regrading the back yard and continuing work on creating more storage space. Larry bas been seen in numerous shows with the Players, most recently as Pseudolus in A Funny Thing Hoppened on the Way to the Forum, and has filled many other jobs, including Director of the 2012 production of The Pirates ofPenzance and President of the Players. Tom Blair (Larry I Choreographer) After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania in 1972, Tom became a professional ballet dancer with the Los Angeles Ballet and still dances with several local eompanies today. Torn has been seen on stage as Jack The Minstrel in Incorruptible. Dr. Dee in Shakespeare's Land ofThe Dead. Greg inA Chorus Line, Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream, and most recently as Major General Stanley in the Players' production of The Pirates of Penzance. Tom has choreographed many shows for the Players including, Kiss Me Kate, Music Man, and Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Torn is honored to work with Cassandra Morabito and delighted to work with this excellent cast on what is one afhis favorite Broadway shows. Tom lives with his wife and daughters in Perkiomenville. Maria Boccell. (producer) is excited to be involved with her fourth production with the Players. She produeed the Players' Summer Show, Fiddler on the Roof Most recently, Maria appeared in The Pirates ofPenzance, Anything Goes and Hello Dolly!. She has also worked on costuming, set dressing and prop acquisition for numerous local theatre productions. It has been an amazing experience! I am so proud of each and every one of you! Christopher Burgher (Music Director) Christopher has enjoyed working with the Players in a variety of roles, and is very pleased to be Music Director for A Chorus Line. Chris sends many thanks to the staff, cast who has worked very hard on the music, & crew. Working for the first time with Cassandra Morabito and her team has been fantastie. Special thanks to Jeff Schmidt and the orchestra (ineluding Mom)' Elizabeth Cascarelli (Kristine) is thrilled to be a part of A Chorus Line. Some of her favorite roles include "Liesl" in The Sound ofMusic, "Bakers Wife" in Into the Woods and "Ursula" in Bye Bye Birdie. She would like to thank the production staff for all of their hard work and her parents for always being there to support her. Jordan Clark (Ensemble) is currently a ninth grade student at Wissahickon High School. She is also a member of The Blue Bell School of Dance's Competition Dance Company. Jordan started her dance career at age three and joined The Blue Bell School of Dance in 2002. Jotdan enjoys all forms of dance, but is especially versed in ballet, jazz. and tap. This is Jordan's debut as an ensemble member of a stage production. Lorraine M. Delgado-Amador (Diana) is still in awe that she will be on stage as one of her favorite musical characters and in her flrSt Puerto Rican role. She is also humbled to be doing her first show with the Players alongside an artistically accomplished cast and production team - gracias Cassandra for trusting me. She would like to win an Oscar for portraying Elizabeth Taylor in a movie about her life. In the meantime, she works at GSK as a QC Biochemist, is completing her thesis for the Arts Administration Masters at Drexel and does Community Theater in the area. Past productions include: Sylvia, Anno in the Tropics, The Mousetrap, The Memory of Water, Charley's Aunt, Cabaret, Noises Off', The Beginning'ofAugust. To her family back in the island: les quiero y extraiio mucho - gracias por venir a verme. To my friends: thanks for your support. To Javier: te amo. She dedicates this production to her uncle Tio Pedro AmadoLel poeta mayor! Monique Legare in Willow Grove. I hope I get it! Thanks for the love and support from Dan and the Edelman Family. Deborah Fair (Ensemble) has made the switch from Filthy Red, the deadly pirate. aboard the Players' production of The Pirates ofPenzance. Since there be not much gold in The Mermaid Playwrights Theater and The Footlighters Theater, cross your fingers for her... "God I hope she gets it...She really needs this job." Jeremy Gable (Mike) is the one with the weird glasses and facial hair. He was a Resident Playwright for Plays & Players Theater in Philadelphia. His plays have premiered in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Twitter, and have been featured in Philadelphia Weekly, Theater Magazine and Relevant Magazine. He has also performed in numerous plays and musicals, and won the 2004 OC Weekly Theater Award for Best Solo Performance. He served as Artistic Director of the Hunger Artists Theater Company in Orange County, California from 2006 to 2009. More info can be found at www.jeremygable.com. Much love and thanks to his mom for putting A Chorus Line into the VCR so many years ago. Rest in Peace Marvin Hamliscb. Megan Goehring (Connie) is so excited to be participating in her first show with the Players. Megan previously Assistant Directed Bye Bye Birdie at Footligbter's Theater. A few of Megan's favorite past roles include Cinderella in Into the Woods and Marian Paroo in The Music Man. Megan wishes all of her fellow actors the best of luck and thanks everyone involved in A Chorus Line for making this a wonderful experience! Tara Dromgoole (Cassie) Tara is thrilled to be returning to A Chorus Line as Cassie. She previously portrayed Sheila at the Ritz Theater in NJ. This may be her first show with the Players, but she is no stranger to the stage. This show is her 20th musical production. Favorite roles include Millie in Thoroughly Modem Millie, Polly in Crazyfor You, Peggy Sawyer in 42nd Street, Mimi in Rent, & Cinderella in Into to the Woods. Most recently, she played Smitty in JMT's How to Succeed .. Tara resides in Willow Grove and works as a physical therapist at Abington Hospital. Live every moment, Laugh every day, and Love beyond words! Kevin Durkin (Greg) A Chorus Line marks Kevin Durkin's Players debut! He is thrilled to be playing his dream role in his dream show!! Thanks to Cassandra for casting me against type. Just kidding! But thanks to Cassandra anyway, for being a fabulous director, and to all the exceptional cast and crew!! Much love to Mom, Dad, Matt, Emma. and Mom-Mom! Nina Edelman (Ensemble) is in yet another dance audition ...from ballet, jazz and Summer Stock in New York to ballet, jazz, tap and International Folk Dancing with Daniel Guest (Ensemble I Stage Crew) is pleased to be in another musical with his lovely wife, Kate and the Mad Mac Attack. Dan started his theatrical bobby late in life but has been "booked" since be saw his wife tap dance in Cr",,'Y For You. Since then, he has been a character actor in Music Man, Annie Get Your Gun, Footloose, Bye Bye Birdie, The Producers, Fiddler on the Roof, Once Upon a Mallress, and Guys and Dolls. Dan has enjoyed supporting the unbelievable singers and dancers of A Chorus Line. Lots oftaJent that you will enjoy! It is Dan's flrSt experience with the Players and he bopes it is not the last! Dan dedicates his performance to Kate She's The One!! Kate Guest (Ensemble) has been performing with Chestnut Hill College Community Theater and the community choir since 1999. She's grateful and happy to be on stage with the Players, learning to use her "Butt Lungs" and other semi- dormant body parts while meeting new friends "Too-Young-to-Take-Over" and "Too-Old-to-Ignore". Thanks to Tom, Lori and Cassandra: I think I Got It! Jobn Haak (Ensemble) is a native of Lebanon, PA and is bappy to be singing in the ensemble with tbe Players. His previous vocal exploits bave taken him to the Great Wall and Carnegie Hall. Thanks Kate and Don for the introduction! also a Designated Linklater Teacber (DLT) and Certified Practitioner of Phonetic Pillows. Connie currently teacbes speech for actors at The Ira Brind Scbool of Theater Arts at the University of the Arts. Cbris Horan (Mark) is in his first production with the Players and he is delighted to join this cast. Chris has been active in community theatre since he was ten years old. Some of his favorite roles include: Harold Hill in The Music Man, Orin the Dentist in Lillie Shop ofHorrors. Mr. Mayor in Seussicalthe Musical and the Police Officer in Bye, Bye, Birdie. Chris has also directed two children's theater productions, stage managed and has run sound. I would like to thank Cassandra and the production team for the opportunity to be in this challenging and exciting show. I also thank the Mandy Lee (Ensemble) began her career as a dancer at the age of three. Sbe bas studied, and is skilled in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, and baton. Mandy teaches dance at Dance Fusion Performance Center where she also trains weekly. She studied photograpby at Antonelli Art Institute. Mandy also owns and operates a successful photography business. Always one to soak up knowledge, she is working on a Bachelor's Degree in Business at Penn State Brandywine. Mandy bas worked as an assistant cboreographer in Jesus Christ Superstar, Wipeout and Don'/ Stop Believin'. This past summer, choreographed the Delaware County local premier production of The Lillie Mermaid Jr. with Center Stage Productions. Mandy would like to thank ber Parents for always supporting her in all that she does and is excited and grateful to work with such a talented cast and Crew. cast and crew for a great show! Achilles Inverso (Paul) is excited to be performing for the first time with the Players. He has been a dancer and theatre performer for nearly twenty years in productions primarily in and around Philadelphia. His favorite roles include: Harold Hill in The Music Man, Dickon in The Secret Garden. and NarratorlMysterious Man in Into the Woods. In addition to performing, Achilles has been a dance and acrobatics instructor for over ten years. He would like to thank bis friends and family for their continued support. " Sarah Joyce (Vicki) is excited to be in ber first production with the Players. It has been many years since sbe has been on a stage, but is thrilled to be back in action. Sbe has thoroughly enjoyed this experience with the cast and crew. She is grateful to everyone for making A Chorus Line such a memorable experience, one that will stay in her heart forever! Shannon Karoly (Ensemble) is tbrilled to be in this musical production. Since starting dance lessons at the age of 5, she bas fallen in love with the stage. At the . Blue Bell School of Dance, Sbannon studies ballet, jazz and modern dance and student teaches, as well as, competes with the Company Dance team. Thanks for this great opportunity to dance with the Players. Connie Koppe (Vocal Coach) After coacbing last year's cast of The Pirates of Penzance, Connie is pleased to return to the Players as vocal coach for A Chorus Line. Connie is a singer. music educator, singing and speech teacher, opera director and private vocal coach. Connie has coacbed and directed the chorus of Carmina Burana at the Hollybush Festival at Rowan University and taught American Culture through popular song to visiting Chinese college students. This summer she directed Don Giovanni for Opera Libera and gave a workshop on dialect to the cast of Scrooge: The Musical for MCT. As a performer, Connie is currently the lead singer for the cabaret band Enchante. She holds a B.S. in Music Education from Indiana Universiry ofPa and a Master of Music in Opera from Temple University. Sbe is I I Mary MacAvoy (Irida) has performed in local musical theater groups for many years. Some of ber favorite roles include Sarah in Company, Shirley Markowitz in The Producers, Vi in Footloose and Mae Perterson in Bye Bye Birdie. She has been a studio and jingle singer and also lead singer in a local band. Mary is a social worker and has been working in Philadelphia for many years. Christen Mandracchia (Lighting Design) bolds a BA in Theater from Ursinus College. She previously worked with the Players' as the lighting designer for Fiddler on the Roof She acts, directs, and designs lighting professionally in Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York, and has worked with TLC's Buddy the Cake Boss. She is the Assistant Technical Director of the Drama Program "Studio 38" at Pope John Paul II High School in Royersford, where she also works as a lighting designer and assistant director. She recently directed the world premier of The Hard Way with RebelYard Theater Collective in Philadephia, designed lights for the sbow Daydreams as part of the Philly Fringe Festival and appeared as Paulette in Legally Blonde the Musical with Vivianna Theater Company. She is also a stage manager for Without a Cue Productions which puts on comedic murder mystery dinner theaters throughout the Philadelpbia area. She plans on attending graduate school for directing. Kevin McCormack (Don) moved to Philadelphia from Oklahoma City in 20 II and made his debut with the Players as the Purser in Anything Goes and followed that up as the Constable in the Players' summer hit Fiddler on the Roof He was most recently seen on area stages in the title role of Footlighters Theatre's production of The Importance ofBeing Earnest. His other favorite past roles include Freddie in Noises Off, Marcellus in The Music Man, LaFou in Disney's Beauty and the Beast, and Arthur in Camelat, a role in which he received a Ginny Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Jerry McGrier (Richie) Not much is known about Jerry. He is a man of many monikers which include, yet are not limited to: The Machine Gun, Mr. 14% body fat, and The Icon. It is certain that he's been on stage at some point in his life, but when asked "where?", it is almost ~lways met with a blank stare. So let's just go with he's happy to be here...or anywhere for that matter. A."l:e'! Sidney Miller (Ensemble) is making her musical debut and is tremendously excited to be performing A Chorus Line with all the amazing people of the Players. Sydney has been taking dance classes at Blue Bell Scbool of Dance. Thanks to Cassandra for asking me to be in this amazing musical and to everyone else who has made these past few months awesome! Cassandra Morabito (Director) is thrilled to be directing this talented and thoughtful cast and working with the professional production staff of A Chorus Line "it's a thrilling combination'" She chairs the costuming committee with the Players. is the Artistic Director at the Mermaid Playwrights Theater in Cbestnut Hill, Pa. and teaches ballroom dance at Blue Bell School of Dance. Cassandra is honored that the cast was open to looking at themselves in this delicate process of. peeling the layers off of the onion, to expose a bit of themselves in this show, and for physically committing to stamina training and abdominal work-outs. She will be forever grateful to tbe cast and staff for their time and talent. "God I think they got it!" Brynna Moran (Ensemble) is bappy to be performing with the Players. Sbe attends Abington High Scbool, and bas been dancing since the age of 2 at Blue Bell Scbool of Dance wbere sbe now takes 5 classes and student teaches 5 classes a week. She . competes on the Junior Company Dance Competition Team for BBSD, and plays violin and guitar. Sbe was last seen at Footlighters Theater in Let Go! She would like to thank.pad, Mom, Kyle and Regan for their support! Ashley O'Connor (Bebe) is ber fIrst sbow with the Players, and she is very excited that it is A Chorus Line! Sbe has also been seen in The Rocky Horror Show as Janet Wiess, Bye Bye Birdie as Kim Macafee and All Shook Up! as Natalie Haller. Ashley is very excited to be working with sucb a wonderful cast and crew. She would like to thank ber friends and family for all their support, as well as ber director, Cassandra for all the help she has given ber along tbe way. :) Justin O'Connor (Light Operator) is working with the Players for the fIrst time. He bas also helped with The Rocl..y Horror Show at Barnstormers Theater and Bye Bye Birdie at Footlighters Theater. He is very excited to be belping with A Chorus Line, and working with his aunt who is playing Bebe. AI Pasquale (Ensemble) is in his second production with the Players. He was seen as the Rabbi in the Players' Summer Production - Fiddler on the Roof He bas sung in numerous productions over the past years, including: Carousel and Trial by Jury. AI presently is singing with the Nortbpennsmen Barbersbop Chorus of Lansdale Pa. Harvey Perelman (Stage Manager / Lighting Operator) worked most recently with the Players on the summer musical - Fiddler on the Roof He has been involved for the past 15 years in the productions ofBetb Sholom Congregation in Elkins Park, PA. He started out working back stage on crew and props, and later on became the producer. stage manager, set designer and builder. He has also been active at Lower Moreland High School's drama department as producer. stage manager, and set builder. He is looking forward to working with his son Andrew on tbis production, and would like to thank the A Chorus Line team for giving bim thes opportunity. He would also like to tbank his wife Ilene for her support. Andrew Perelman (Lighting Operator / Stage Crew) is in bis fIrst show with the Players. Andrew has a BA from West Chester University in Technical Theatre. He has worked at Act TWO Playhouse. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, and Hedgerow Theatre. His love for theater began when he was eigbt years old with his family in Beth Sholom Congregation's productions in Elkins Park and at Lower Moreland Higb School. He is looking forward to working with his father on this production. Andrew would like to thank the A Chorus Line team for the opportunity. Barry Preston (Sound Design) is bappy to be working on A Chorus Line. He is the writer, arranger, lead guitarist, lead vocalist, and producer for the band Mongrel Mix. Originally from New Jersey, be moved to Philadelpbia as a child and has been playing in area bands since he was fifteen, making appearances from Boston to Florida. Preston plays elecltic and acoustic guitar, slide guitar, banjo, mandolin, harmonica. piano, and Hamniond organ. He also has a background in hom and string arrangement. Barry's daughter Angela is the director and owner ofTbe Blue Bell Scbool of Dance in Blue Bell, PA. Ed Wagner (Sound Engineer) is pleased to be working on A Chorus Line. He plays on keyboards, organs, and vocals for the band Mongrel Mix. Ed grew up with computer programming and video editing, and has been doing some type of music production since grade school. Playing in Philadelphia area bands since age 16, his style is influenced by classic material from Lou Reed to David Bowie, as well as contemporary Electronica and Pop music. Other pursuits include songwriting, arranging and music instruction. Mark Sborlini (AI/Set Construction) lives in King of Prussia with his wife Kelly, and two daughters Gabrielle and Olivia. He has been helping with the cookies at intermission for the last few shows of the Players. Before the cookie gig, he was jumping in where needed: building sets, stage managing and / or filling in on stage. He is honored to be on the stage with this talented group of actor and dancers. He hopes you enjoy the show! Becca Schiel (Judy) is in her second production with the Players. Before her fIrst role the Players as Tzeitel in Fiddler on Ihe Roof, she was Dorothy Gale in The Wizard oJOz with Footlighters Theatre. Previously, shes played ensemble roles in various shows and starred in a couple short srudent fllms. To date, her favorite role has been Gretl in The Sound ojMusic, her fIrst musical at the age of 6. Becca thanks the wonderful cast and crew of A Chorus Line for being a stellar group of people. She would also like to thank her family for not using her room for storage, despite the fact that shes never home! Abby Scott (Ensemble) is making her Players's debut. She has been involved with numerous productions at Footligbters Theater. among other places. Once again, she shares the stage with her mom. For Abby it is a family event, having just shared the stage with Mom and Dad in Footlighter's Bye Bye Birdie. Thank you to Cassandra for asking us to audition, to my family and friends for your support, and to God for blessing me with these talents. Psalm 98: I. Sue Scott (Ensemble) Is there any girl who ever attended dance class during the past three decades who didn't dream of being in A Chorus Line? Usually seen at Footlighters Theater, where she most recently played the Mayor's Wife in Bye Bye Birdie Sue is t1rrilled that ber initiation into the Players is for this revered musical and th~t sbe again shares the stage with daughter, Abby. Thanks to Cassandra for this opportunity (and for her rookie community theater show, LeI Go). Dedicated to Miss Marie, Miss Sandy & Miss Cathi! Meghan Shulz (Val)) is thrilled to make her PA theater debut with the Players. A. DC transplant. she was last seen in The Arlington Players' The Producers as a NazI storm-tapper, among other things. Thanks to Cassandra and staff for the opportunity. Love to the boy thing and the roomie, who haven't seen her much lately. Meghan dedicates this performance to her wonderful mom, who took her to see tills show at a tender. impressionable age, and her equally wonderful dad, who put up with the results. Lori Sitzabee (Vocal Director) A Chorus Line is the fIrst Broadway musical that Lori saw and is proud to be joining the Players for this production. She is a music therapist and bas worked as a private music instructor for over 25 years, and performed with several area ensembles as a vocalist and instrumentalist. She has had the opportunity to direct and/or music direct 15 main stage productions with several local community theaters. Lori's most recent performance in a musical was with Footlighter's Theater as the Witch in Into the Woods. I would like to thank Cassandra for this opportunity. I also thank this wonderful cast and production team for such a great experience. It has been an honor and a privilege to work with such talented and dedicated people! Veronica Smith (Ensemble) is from Mobile, AL originally and has loved living in Plllladelpllla for the last year and a half. Making her big break into community theatre this summer, she played Gwendolyn Fairfax in The Imparlance oJBeing Earnesl at the Footli~hters Theatre in Berwyn, PA. A big fan of song and dance, ~ . Veronica is thrilled to be a part of A Chorus Line and looks forward to contmued involvement in the Philadelphia area theatre community. Melody Stanert (Maggie) is excited to make her Players debut in such an iconic show. She has studied dance under many teachers, including Ballet Russe De Monte Carlo soloist. Edmund Novak. and ABT soloist, Eileen Hebron. Melody holds her BA in Dance' from Palm Beach Atlantic University and teaches dance throughout southeastern PA. Favorite credits include: Giraffes Don i Dance as Gerald, West Side Story as Jet Girl, Joseph ...Dreomcoat as Wailing Wife, and Oklahoma as u1s Dream Laurie and Dancer. "If you have any talent, that's God's gift to you; if you use that talent, that's your gift to God:' -Red Skelton John Trapani (Zach) is very excited to be performing in Ills second on-stage performance with the Players. Most recently, John appeared in The Pirates ojPenzance with the Players and Early One Evening at the Rainbow Bar & Grille with Footlighters Theater. John would like to thank the talented cast and production staff for a wonderful experience. and Cassandra for making him sing and dance in spandex and a gold top hat when he thought he had auditioned for a speaking-only role. Christine Winans (Sheila) is thrilled to be performing again with the Players! Favorite past roles include: Rose Smith in Meet Me in St. Louis, ,Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls and Grace Farrell in Annie. She thanks the director, choreographer, cast, crew, pit, and God for an amazing experience as Sheila. "Break a Leg'" To Kelly: Happy 20 Year Anniversary! You are my "ONE"! --- Love, Mark AL PASQUALE USMC SEMPER FIDELIS Liz, aka my stage twin- "I wish!" you the hest ofluck in all of your performances. I'm so happy we got another chance to perform together! Love Meggles Christine- oh how I will miss our carpool conversations after ACL is over. ARVIN HAMLISCH We would like to give special thanks to.... Angela Preston and the Blue Bell School of Dance Ron Kurowski (performed the role of Bobby in A Chorus Line from 1975 to 1990) Mary McAvoy Encore Theater Company Thad Shirey Good luck in all of your performances. I know you'll be great! Love, Megs The Players would like to acknowledge: Congratulations to the cast, crew, pit, and production staff of ACL! You all did a great job and I am blessed to work with you all! - Christine Thank you Meghan for spending hours teaching me the dances!! - Christine Kevin M---1 think you earned another IDGH FIVE! - Love, Maria Upper Merion Area School District Dr. Karen Geller, Principal of Upper Merion Area Middle School Upper Merion Area School Board UMASD Buildings and Grounds Department UMASD Custodial Staff John Adilelto Jane Callahan Matthew Cullen Antoinette DiStasio Melissa Edge Kathy Marinick Terri Schunder Upper Merion Township Upper Merion Township Tricentennial Upper Merion Parks & Rec Shannondell at Valley Forge The King of Prussia Players 2011-2012 Board of Directors PRESIDENT MEMBERS AT LARGE Keith S. Clattenburg Patty Volpi VICE PRESIDENT Dr. Jeffery Prushankin Dr. lawrence A. Anderson laura Garifo TREASURER Nora Anne Dilemmo Anita Burgher Diane Korman RECORDING SECRETARY Nancy Foster Peg Carter CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Tammie Kleppinger Lighting the night since 1956! 2012 2031·2ClD2 J9S6.J9S7 1971·1972 A Olorus Line The Heiress Play On Brigadoon Dr:lcula Lion in Wmter You're a Good Man. Olarlie Brown P1:I.z:l.Suitc· How to Succeed in Business Fiddler on the Roof Pir3tes ofP"nz.1nce 'Oll Guys and Dolls Anything Goes The King and I 2010 Annie Meet Me In $t Louis 2009-2010 Moon Over Bufblo A Funny Thing H:appened on the Way to the Forum Rope HcUoDoUy! !QCS..!C09 Joseph and the Am:lZing Tcchnicolor DreameDat Oliver! The Yeomen of the Guard 2007·2008 Crnzy for You 2011-2012 Committee Chairs MEMBERSHIP PROPS/CELEBRITY RECRUITMENT Clark Van Hekken Peg Carter BOX OFFICE 1iillina and the Queens of Conomor Guys:md Dolls (Not produ«d) OklahollU! A MidsummcrNight's Dre:tm 2000-2001 Rumors Hedd:l G:lbler 110 in the Shade 1999·2000 Lend Me A Tenor The Trip 10 Bountiful Crousel 1998-1999 Murd~rRoom The Crucible Man of La M:mcba 1997·1998 1985·1986 Harvey Don't Drink the W.ater 1984-1985 Angel Street M:rniage Go Round C::letusAower , Tribute Come B:lck 10 thc 5 and Dime. Jimmy Dean Side by Side by Sondheirn 1983-1984 Deathtr.tp Lunch Hour The Sound of Music Bell, Book and C::mdlc 1996·1997 June Groom 3 One Acts Cilifornb Suite Gypsy 1981·1982 Camelot 1995·1996 Curious SaV3gC Blood Rebtions Mikado (cancelled) Blithe Spirit J9S2.J9S3 1..:lura South P:lcific 1980·1981 PbyitAg.:tin.S.:un C::ltcb Me IfYou em The King and I J979.J9Sl) 1969·1970 1968-l969 Maybe Thcsd.1.y Odd Couple Absence of a Cello 1%7·1968 A1ly Wednesday Pure as the Driven Snow Barefoot in the Park 1966-1967 NevcrToo Late Exit the Body Take Her She's Mine 1965·1966 The Bachelor's B:lby The Moon is Blue Letter from a GeneT:l.1 Mary. Mary 1964-1965 The Music M.:l.o Run for yourWue O1caters Nunsense IT 1993-l994 HOUSE AND VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Rodgcrs&H:1rt:A Cclcbr:l.tion Second TlJJle Around The Moustr.tp Qty ofAngcls Anything Goes 1963-1964 Patty Volpi DracuJa the Musical? Incorruptible (Cort~lfUaionS}lOnrn~d J97S.l979 Q/JrScason) M::Ick nnd Mabel The Mir::l.c1e Worker c.,ton a HotTm Roof Bullshot Crummond Promises. Promises Golden fleecing Send Me No Flowers Sunday in New York Nora Anne Dilemmo 2006-2007 PUBLICITY COSTUMES Don't BeAfr:tid of the Dark lee longenberger Cassandra Morabito (Not Produced) 1992-1993 Clwptcr1\vo Pvt W:J['S and Lone Star A Little Night Music 2005-2006 1991-1992 Arthur Miller's After the F.ill The Bride OfBmckenloch The Sound or Music Social Security Dial MM" for Murdcr The Drunkard Community ofTwo 2004-2005 Roseocr:u1tz and Guildenstcro Nc Dead Picasso at the L3pin Agile Bye Bye Birdie 2003-2004 Friendship and Memoril:S Inherit The Wind 199<1-1991 Miss Re:rrdon Drinks a Little Olympus on My Mind The Nerd Littlc Shop of Horrors SUS'" 1975·1976 Forty Cm:tts GRANT WRITING TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT Tammie Kleppinger Keith S. Clattenburg Brittany Kleppinger FUNDRAISING Tammie Kleppinger 1970-1971 Wait Until D:ltk Footlight Frenzy Murder Amons Friends Marne D:mgerous Comer Murder in Comp:my Into the Woods 1994-1995 FU'$t Fish MARKETING DIRECTOR GRAPHIC ART AND DESIGN laura Garifo WEBSITE Tom Blair, Robin GoodfellowWeb Designs Mi.xcd Doubles and Parentheses Kiss Me. Kate Some Ench3nted Evening 2002-2003 D:mcing at LughlUS:l Blithe Spirit Cinderella J977.J97S SUbg17 FmishingTouehes FiddJcr on the Roof 197~1977 19S9-199<l NigbtWateh Some Enchanted Evening Night of January 16th Pirates of PC07.:Jnce FunnyThing Happened on the Way to the Forum 1974·1975 l..::Ist of the Red Hot Lovers Born Yesterday Sweet Charity 1988·1989 Do Bl:Jck Patent Leather Shoes eet The Foreigner 1973-1974 Gu)'Sand Dolls J9S7.l9SS Butterflies ate Free Monique Brighton Beach Memoirs Murder at the Vic::lr.l.gc The Boy Friend Once Upon:l. ~ttrcss Arsenie and Old Lace Patterns Camelot 1972-1973 S~ge BedfelloW'S Gentle Hearts and Murder Third Bes[ Span 1962-1963 Love Me Long The Gazcbo Come Blow YoW" Hom 1961-1962 R.:llnmaker MyThreeAngels Man in the Dog Suit 1960-1%1 S"'P'et White Sheep of the F::lmiIy Picnic 1959·1960 Blithe Spirit ThcTendcrTrnp Stal:1g 17 1958-1959 My Three Angcls Janus Bus Stop 1957·1958 Light Up the Sky Through the Night , JBETZWOOD ASSOCIATES PC We're The Perfect Fit!O ~ = Architects & Engineers Wilb lb, gt"dttst mrpbosis pload an lb, sptcific needs of oltr dimts.. 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