Friday, May 9, 2014, 8pm Saturday, May 10, 8pm Sunday, May 11, 2pm

The Actorsingers performing at the Edmund Keefe Auditorium, Nashua NH

Presents

MEREDITH WILLSON’S

THE MUSIC MAN

Book, Music and Lyrics by:

MEREDITH WILLSON

Story by:

MEREDITH WILLSON and FRANKLIN LACEY

Directed by: Kathy Lovering

Musical Direction by: Jed Holland Choreography by: Martha Daniels Holland

THE MUSIC MAN is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

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Director’s Notes

Welcome to our show! The Music Man has always been special to me. It was the first Actorsingers show my parents took me to see back in 1975. I remember kicking and screaming and not wanting to go, but my mother assured me I’d like it. And you know what? I did - I loved it! The whole nostalgia thing was fun…and at the time, I was in the Nashua High Band, so the connection to a marching band kinda hit home for me. I joined Actorsingers a few years after that and have been a member since. Actorsingers did The Music Man again in 1987. I designed the sets that year – the show was directed by Steve Norris, my high school band director and John Liljeberg who also had worked with the band. When Actorsingers announced we would be doing it again this year, I put my name in for consideration as director – and was thrilled I was chosen. I have truly enjoyed working on this old chestnut and have enjoyed the talent and artistry of the wonderful cast and production and technical teams. But mostly I’ve enjoyed the great memories this show brings back - of folks like my late father, who pushed me and my siblings into music and the late John Liljeberg who suggested I give the Actorsingers a try……

I hope our show brings a smile to your face as it has for me for all these years!

Kathy Lovering

Musical Numbers - ACT 1

Overture ....................................................................................................... Orchestra

The Train – Morning of July 4, 1912

Rock Island ................................................... Charlie Cowell, Traveling Salesmen

River City – Town Common

Iowa Stubborn ............................................................... The River City Town Folk

Ya Got Trouble ....................................... Harold Hill, The River City Town Folk

A Street

Paroo Home

Piano Lesson & If You Don’t Mind My Sayin’ ........................................................ ................................................................ Marian Paroo, Widow Paroo, Amaryllis

GoodNight My Someone ................................................. Marian Paroo, Amaryllis

Madison Gymnasium - Thirty minutes later

Columbia The Gem of the Ocean .................................. The River City Town Folk

Ya Got Trouble, Reprise ........................................................................Harold Hill

Seventy-Six Trombones .................................. Harold Hill, River City Town Folk

Ice Cream/Sincere ............................................... Harold Hill, The School Board

The Town Common

The Sadder But Wiser Girl ............................. Harold Hill, Marcellus Washburn

Pick-A-Little, Talk-A-Little .................. Eulalie McKechnie Shinn, The Ladies

Good Night Ladies ......................................................................The School Board

The Library

Marian The Librarian ..................... Harold Hill, Marian Paroo, The Dancers

A Street – The following Saturday at noon

Exterior of Mayor Shinn’s Home

Exterior of Paroo’s Home – That evening

My White Knight ............................................................................... Marian Paroo

The Town Common – The following Saturday at noon

The Wells Fargo Wagon .............................................................................................

................................. The River City Town Folk, The School Board, Winthrop

--- Intermission ---

Musical Numbers - ACT 2 Entracte

Madison Gymnasium - The following Tuesday evening

Eulalie’s Ballet ......................................... Eulalie McKechnie Shinn, The Ladies

It’s You ..................................................................................... The School Board

Shipoopi ......................................................... Marcellus Washburn, The Dancers

Pick-A-Little, Talk-A-Little, Reprise .......................................................................

.................................................................... Eulalie McKechnie Shinn, the Ladies

Town Common – Following Wednesday evening, after supper

Lida Rose/Will I Ever Tell You...................... The School Board, Marian Paroo

Exterior of Paroo’s Home

Gary, Indiana ...................................... Winthrop, Widow Paroo, Marian Paroo

The Footbridge – 15 minutes later

‘Til There Was You ..................................................... Marian Paroo, Harold Hill

Seventy-Six Trombones/Good Night My Someone ....................................................

....................................................................................... Harold Hill, Marian Paroo

The Ice Cream Sociable – A few minutes later

The Chase .................................................................................................. Orchestra

‘Til There Was You, Reprise ........................................ Marian Paroo, Harold Hill

Madison Gymnasium

Minuet In G .................................................................................... The Boys Band

Seventy-Six Trombones, Reprise ................................................................. Orchestra

Bows .......................................................................................................... Company

Characters Professor Harold Hill ................................................................. Michael Coppola Marian Paroo ......................................................................... Caity Jeanne Glover Marcellus Washburn ..................................................................... Craig Plummer Mayor George Shinn ................................................................... Jonathan Fisher Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn .................................................................. Cindy Fisher Widow Paroo .............................................................................. Marilyn Valentine Winthrop Paroo .................................................................... Cayden M. Plummer The School Board

Ewart Dunlop ...................................................................................... Roger Hurd Jacey Squires .............................................................................. Patrick McCarty Oliver Hix .......................................................................................... John Potelle Olin Britt ............................................................................................ Dan Wolaver The Pick-A-Little Ladies

Ethel Toffelmier ........................................................................ Sarah Desaulniers Maud Dunlop .............................................................................. Gail Ward Reilly Mrs. Squires ............................................................................... Rosalind Sandler Alma Hix ........................................................................................ Carol Gorelick Mrs. Cook ......................................................................................... Nancy Rosen Mrs. Gardner ............................................................................... Pamela Thornhill Tommy Djilas ............................................................................... Andrew Holland Zaneeta Shinn .................................................................................... Katie Tocci Charlie Cowell ................................................................................ Charlie Pipilas Constable Locke ............................................................................ Mike Bradbury Amaryllis .......................................................................................... Grace Conard Gracie Shinn .................................................................................... Mary Holland The Traveling Salesmen

Bob D’Ambroise, Brad Gibbons, Joel Iwaskiewicz, John McAllister, David Miller, Joe Reilly, Tom Ritrovato, Mike Ryder Speciality Dancers and Ensemble

Mia Berardi, Tina Cassidy, Jacob Duby, Ismael Gallardo, Ben Gorelick, Heidi Guidmore, Becca Holland, Joel Iwaskiewicz, Brenna McGoff, Cam Morin, Lindsay Murch, Greg Nguyen, Laura Vitale, Cassidy White, Melany White The Folks of River City

Jonatha Bianchi, Bob Frasca, Glen Grimard, Kasia Grossman, Ron Kew, Lizzie Krahenbuhl, Bill Mauser, Sandra Metaxotos The Children of River City

Kelly Frasca, Isaac George, Malcolm George, Shira Grossman, Christopher Holland, Rebecca Manning, Chloe Metaxotos, Ben Morton, Grace Morton, Nicole Plummer, Jonah Savage, Cohen Smith, Madeline Swisher, Sarina White

Director ........................................................................................................................................................ Kathy Lovering

Music Director ................................................................................................................................................ Jed Holland

Choreographer ............................................................................................................................. Martha Daniels Holland

Producers ........................................................................................................................ Jenn Morton, Michelle Morrison

Technical Director ................................................................................................................................ Dennis Schneider

Stage Manager ............................................................................................................................................ Deb Ritrovato

Assistant Stage Manager ........................................................................................................................... Tom Ritrovato

Set Design ..................................................................................................................................................John McAllister

Lighting Design ............................................................................................................................................ Craig Brennan

Sound Design ................................................................................................................................................ Dan Richards

Costume Design .................................................................................................................................... Raelene Liljeberg

Props .......................................................................................................................................................... Leo Choquette

Hair ............................................................................................................................................................. Steve Keskinen

Set Builders & Painters .......... Catherine Andruskevich, Rod Conard, Larry Doiron, Don Gorelick, Gavriella Grossman,

................................................... Mike Holland, Lorraine Louie, Kathy Lovering, Linnie McAllister, Kelly Neal, Joe Reilly,

.................................................................................................................. Tom Ritrovato, Dennis Schneider, Bill Wenrich

Costume Committee ............................................................ Irene Batch, Fran Bechtold, Janet Christie, Wendy Dumont .................................................................................. Susan Hardman, Lorraine Louie, Carolyn Marineau, Lynn Wolaver

Props Crew ...................................................................................................... Catherine Andruskevich, Cathie Schofield

Spot Operators ....................................................................................................................... Michael Holland, Joe Reilly

Lighting Crew ........ Rick Brooks, John Franzini, John McAllister, Joe Reilly, Deb Ritrovato, Tom Ritrovato, Bill Wenrich

Projection Engineer ....................................................................................................................................... Mike O’Keefe

Stage Crew ............................................................... Glen Grimard, Megan Hamblin, Joel Iwaskiewicz, Danielle Lepine,

.......................................................Howie Levine, Bob Lovering, David Miller, Brenna Pasieka, Laura Prior, Mike Ryder

Publicity ............................................................................. *Evelynn Decker, Mike Ryder, Cheryl Stocks, Pam Thornhill

Tickets ............................................. *Kerry Schneider, Evelynn Decker, Linnie McAllister, David Miller, Jackie Levine

Program Ad Coordinator ............................................................................................................................. Chris Wenrich

Photography / Lobby Display ........................................................................................................................ Paul Sandler

Program Design ............................................................................................................................................ Cheryl Stocks

Poster / Program Cover Design ........................................................................................................................ Mike Ryder

House Manager ................................................................................................................................................ Ellie Risley

Candygrams ................................................................................................................................................ Lorraine Louie

Cast Coordinators .................................................................................................................. Heidi Guidmore, Cam Morin

Subscriptions/Membership ....................................................................................................................... Kerry Schneider

Webmasters ........................................................................................................ Joe Vago, Evelynn Decker, Craig Neth

Afterglow ........................................................................................................................... *Bev Frasca, Madeline Lovering

Cast Photography .......................................................................................................................................... Paul Sandler

Cast Refreshments ....................................................................................................................................... Dan Pelletier

Audition Board ................................................. *Evelynn Decker, Kathy Lovering, Jed Holland, Martha Daniels Holland,

................................................................................................................... Norma MacKinley, David Miller, Deb Ritrovato

Audition Accompanist ...................................................................................................................................... Jed Holland

Audition Dance Coaches ............................................................................ Kathy Goreham, Alice Pascucci, Jen Sassak

Audition Helpers .................. Bob Lovering, Michelle Morrison, Jennifer Morton, Craig Neth, Dale Neth, Tom Ritrovato

Audition Photography ...................................................................................................................................... Mike Ryder

* Denotes Chair

Production Crew

Mike Bradbury (Constable Locke) - Mike has been on stage with many Actorsingers shows including Curtains (Johnny Harmon), Aida, Sweet Charity, Oklahoma, Evita, 42nd Street, Jesus Christ Superstar, Man of La Mancha (Captain of the Inquisition), Ragtime (Admiral Peary), Brigadoon (Archie Beaton), and Titanic (Colonel JJ Astor). Love and thanks to Maria and his “kids” for all their support!

Tina Cassidy (dance ensemble) - Tina Cassidy is Artistic Director of Northern Ballet Theatre and a proud performer with Actorsingers for ten years. Tina holds an MFA from the Boston Conservatory. She has choreographed for Actorsingers, Peacock Players, MADCO, Burklyn Ballet, and for the American College Dance Festival. Tina has previously been Corresponding Secretary of the Actorsingers Board and is a member of the Nashua Arts Commission.

Grace Conard (Amaryllis) - Grace is overjoyed to be in her 3rd Actorsingers mainstage production. She recently performed in Schoolhouse Rock Jr. with Junior Actorsingers as an Alter-Ego. Outside of theatre Grace enjoys lacrosse and playing her guitar. She would like to thank the cast and crew for their hard work and efforts to make this show so outstanding!

Jonatha Bianchi (ensemble) - Jonatha has a great love of theater, and has performed a few times in local shows in southern New Hampshire, including It's a Wonderful Life at the Amato Center for the Performing Arts in Milford New Hampshire. She loves to sing and is involved in several choruses and quartets in the area. Along with singing and acting Jonatha also loves painting, making jewelry, and reading.

Cast Biographies

Sarah Desaulniers (Ethel Toffelmier) - This is Sarah's 4th show with Actorsingers. Her previous shows include The Sound of Music (nun), Annie (ensemble), and Les Miserables (crew). When not performing, Sarah teaches foreign languages at Nashua Catholic, bakes LOTS of cookies, and reads. She wants to thank her husband, Kevin, for all his support & understanding.

Michael Coppola (Harold Hill) - Michael is elated to be playing Harold Hill for Actorsingers. The Music Man was the first stage musical Michael saw at a young age and it has been one of his favorites ever since. Michael is a multiple nominee and past winner of the NHTA for Best Actor. He hopes you enjoy this nostalgic show, and he thanks Ron for his unending love and support.

Mia Berardi (dance ensemble) - Mia is excited to be in her second Actorsingers production! She had so much fun doing Les Miserables that she decided to come back! She would like to thank her friends and family for being cool and also her cat, Katniss, for being her audience while she practiced the dances at home. She hopes you enjoy the show and come to say "Hi!" afterwards!

Cast Biographies

Cindy Fisher (Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn) - The Music Man marks Cindy’s 12th show with the Actorsingers since her first in 1997 (The Sound of Music). Favorite roles include Alice Beane (Titanic), Sister Berthe (The Sound of Music) and Mrs Mayor (Seussical). In her off stage life, she actually is Mayor Shinn’s wife of 22 years and the proud mother of Katrina, a sophomore at The Hartt School. Much love to Mom, family and friends. For Dad - the greatest Music Man of them all.

Jon Fisher (Mayor Shinn) - Four Score! Actually, it has been 17 years since Jon joined Actorsingers with wife Cindy (Eulalie). When not on stage, Jon can be found behind the scenes designing Make-up and Special Effects. Memorable roles include: Grinch (Seussical), Willie Conklin (Ragtime), Simon Zealotes (JCS), and Dad to Katrina. Jon dedicates this performance to his Dad, who was playing cornet in the Air Force when The Music Man premiered.

Bob Frasca (ensemble) - Bob was last seen on the Actorsingers stage as Lt. Frank Cioffi in Curtains. He has appeared in more than 20 AS productions and is thrilled to once again be sharing the stage with his daughter Kelly. Bob is a past President and Life member of the Actorsingers and is currently the Executive Director of the New Hampshire Theatre Awards. He wishes to thank Bev for her continuous support.

Kelly Frasca (youth ensemble) - Kelly was last seen as a bird girl in Seussical Jr and is thrilled to be in her 2nd AS mainstage production. Kelly is 13 and in seventh grade at Pennichuck middle school. She is ecstatic to once again share the stage with long-time friends Ben G, Grace M, Ben M, Cayden P and Nicole P, and with her dad, and would like to thank them for being supportive.

Isaac George (youth ensemble) - Isaac George is very excited to be appearing in The Music Man. Most recently, Isaac has been seen in Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr. Isaac would like to thank everyone who helped make the show such a wonderful experience!

Jacob Duby (dance ensemble) - Jacob loves to dance; his most recent production was Peter Pan and he played an Indian (Featured Dancer). Other productions include Once On This Island, Mulan, The Music Man, Godspell, and more! He also is in Gymnastics and is in his Choir and Band at his school as a Junior in High School.

Ismael Gallardo (dance ensemble) - I'm Ismael Gallardo and I'm an exchange student from Chile living in the USA for a year. Right now I'm living with Jed and Martha Holland. I joined this musical because they were in it and I also wanted to try something new. This is the first time I'm in a musical and I'm enjoying it very much - it is really nice to work with this cast.

Happy Mother’s

Day, Mom/

Granny! You’re

our favorite soprano! All our

love forever,

Christine Bill

Michael Catherine

Sarah

Kasia Welin Grossman (farmer's wife/ensemble) is delighted to be debuting in her first Actorsingers production and appreciates this special community theatre experience. Kasia attended Brown University (RI) and graduated from Antioch University (CA) with BA in Psychology. Wife and mother of three (David, 18, Gavriella, 15 and Shira, 10), she enjoys ballroom dancing and creating commissioned warm glass Judaica.

Ben Gorelick (dance ensemble) - Ben has had a great time singing and dancing with his friends in this production. He has been in several shows with Jr. Actorsingers, Actorsingers, Palace Theatre, and Majestic. His roles include Horton in Seussical, Tevye in Fiddler, Oliver Twist in Oliver! and many ensemble roles. His first love is the trombone, so this IS the appropriate show for him. He would like to thank his parents for their support!

Elizashira “Shira” Welin Grossman (youth ensemble) is quite excited to join the Actorsingers in her first debut treading the boards. She is in 4th grade at Hollis Montessori and has attended since its founding in 2008. Last year Shira spent 6 months in Israel and learned to speak Hebrew. She enjoys playing with friends (or Skyping those in Israel), traveling, reading, turning cartwheels, gymnastics, violin, skiing, & dance.

Carol Gorelick (Mrs. Alma Hix) - Carol is thrilled to pick a little with her Actorsingers friends. She has previously acted in The Sound of Music, Seussical and The Best Little House with Actorsingers. She recently directed Seussical, Jr. and Schoolhouse Rock for the Jr. Actorsingers. She has thoroughly enjoyed this production, and wishes to thank her family for their support, and her mother z'l for teaching her that music makes the world go round.

Cast Biographies Malcolm George (youth ensemble) - The Music Man is Malcolm's first show ever! Malcolm is very happy to perform with his brother, Isaac, and all of his new friends at Actorsingers.

Caity Jeanne Glover (Marian Paroo) - Caity is thrilled to be making her Actorsingers debut! Favorite past credits include Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, Witch in Into the Woods, Kate McGowan in Titanic, and the title role in Jane Eyre: The Musical. Caity thanks the entire production team and stellar cast for making this experience so memorable. She also thanks her family, friends, and her very own White Knight Jeffrey, for their unfailing love and support.

Glen Grimard (ensemble) - Glen is a Life-Member of Actorsingers and is happy to be onstage again. Favorite roles include Caiaphus (Jesus Christ Superstar), Belling (Curtains) and Guggenheim (Titanic). Thanks to Kathy, Martha and Jed for allowing him to participate in this show in spite of his limited availability.

Cast Biographies

Heidi Guidmore (dance ensemble) - Heidi is so excited to be in her first theatrical production ever with Actorsingers! She has been dancing for 18 yrs. & is taking her first steps into community theatre. She would like to thank the production crew, the cast, and her family for all their love & support. A special thank you to her boyfriend, Cam Morin, who is taking the stage with her tonight.

Becca Holland (dance ensemble) is thrilled to be performing in her 17th production! She is an honors student at Nashua High School North where she enjoys sports, art and music. She would like to thank the cast and crew for their dedication and making this an enjoyable experience. Enjoy the show!

Andrew Holland (Tommy Djilas) - Andrew is honored to be a part of Actorsingers’ production of The Music Man. He would like to thank the directors (Mom and Dad) and everyone else involved with making this production so fun.

Joel Iwaskiewicz (salesman #5/dance ensemble) is delighted to "Shipoopi" alongside old and new pals in The Music Man. After appearing in Actorsingers’ award-winning Les Miserables, Joel has performed this year with StageCoach Productions and Voices of Hope. He recently directed Peter Pan at Nashua High School South with his best friend and partner in crime, Laura Prior.

Christopher Holland (youth ensemble/boys band) - Chris is a student at Mount Pleasant School in Nashua. He was last seen playing Fritz in NBTDC's The Nutcracker. He also played Jack Thayer in Titanic with StageCoach. His stage debut was as a baby in Actorsingers’ Evita. He enjoys skiing, swimming and playing with his friends. Enjoy the show!

Mary Holland (Gracie Shinn) is excited to be playing the role of Gracie in her 4th show. Previous credits include Annie, Seussical, Jr, Schoolhouse Rock. Mary is a blue belt in Karate and enjoys swimming, skiing and jumping on trampolines. She also enjoys eating her mom's m&m's that she uses to choreograph with. In fact, she likes all sugar. Hope you enjoy the show!

Roger Hurd (Ewart Dunlop) - Roger is thrilled to be with his quartet and Actorsingers. For the Amherst PTA, Roger played Alonzo Smith, Meet Me in St. Louis; Jacey Squires, Music Man ('11)', A.D. for Children of Eden; Mr Darling, Peter Pan; Levi, Joseph, Avram, Fiddler, and directed Oklahoma!. He directed It's a Wonderful Life, Amato Center. He loves singing with Souhegan Valley Chorus.

Brenna McGoff (dance ensemble) - Brenna can't even begin to describe her excitement to be a dancer in The Music Man! This is her first of hopefully many shows with Actorsingers and what an experience it has been. Brenna would like to thank her father, Jess, and the Barkley family for their love and support through this experience and, of course, the amazing cast and crew!

Cast Biographies

Chloe Metaxotos (youth ensemble) - Chloe is so excited to be in the youth ensemble. This is her 3rd production, but only her 2nd with Actorsingers as she was in Annie in November of 2012. She is very happy to be doing this play with her mom, cousin, and aunt. In her spare time, she enjoys snowboarding and running. Chloe thanks her family and friends for their support in this production!

Patrick McCarty (Jacey Squires) - Patrick is finally doing what he loves, music and performance. After 20 years serving our country he has taken to entertaining within our community. He also performs with the Souhegan Valley Chorus and Just in Time. ”Thank you Dad for traveling up from Florida.” The two have enjoyed the musical together many times and now pass along the love to Pat’s children.

Rebecca Manning (youth ensemble) - Rebecca is a 10-year-old 5th grader at Nottingham West Elementary school in Hudson, NH. Rebecca is very excited to appear in The Music Man and is thrilled to see all of the people that show up to watch the show. Past shows include being Chip in Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella in Cinderella, and being part of the ensemble in Schoolhouse Rock Live!

Ron Kew (ensemble) - Ron Q is happy to be in his first musical with Actorsingers. His stage experience from college was in Godspell and You Can’t Take It With You. Recently he has performed in the Nutcracker Suite with his daughters, Madeline and Annie. Ron plays guitar and piano, is an elementary school principal in Brentwood, NH, and lives in Manchester with his wife Paula and their two girls.

Bill Mauser (ensemble) - Bill has performed in many productions in southern NH, including My Fair Lady (Alfie), How To Succeed in Business (Biggley), Cabaret (Herr Schultz) and Music Man (Mayor), and has had supporting roles in Guys & Dolls, 42nd St, Pirates, Anything Goes, Titanic, Curtains, and The Producers: This is his 13th Actorsingers show. He sings tenor in the NH Symphony Chorus. Bill & family live in Merrimack.

Lizzie Krahenbuhl (ensemble) - Lizzie is very happy to be performing in another Actorsingers show. Past favorites include The Producers, 42nd St., Thoroughly Modern Millie, Annie, Guys and Dolls, and Beauty and the Beast. Lizzie has also enjoyed performing with The Palace Theatre and most recently with Stagecoach Productions in Children of Eden. Lizzie serves on the Actorsingers Board of Directors. She thanks her family for all the love and support.

Cast Biographies Sandra Metaxotos (ensemble) - Sandra Metaxotos is thrilled to be in the ensemble of the show she has loved since her sister, Becky, played Marian Paroo in Nashua High's 1980 production. It is Sandra's first foray into theatre and she is delighted to share the experience with her daughter, Chloe; sister, Marilyn; and niece, Lindsay. Sandra thanks her family for their love and support!

Cam Morin (dance ensemble) - Cam is proud of this cast. Past credits: Major Holmes in Secret Garden, And The World Goes Round, Frederick Fleet in Titanic (2012 NHTA Best Musical), Pirates of Penzance, and Murder At The Masquerade. A/S credits: Thoroughly Modern Millie (NHTA 2007 Best Musical), The Producers, Sweet Charity, Guys and Dolls, and Harv Freemont in Curtains. Special thanks to Heidi Guidmore for her love and support!

Grace Morton (youth ensemble) - Grace is very happy to be performing in her first Mainstage show. She loves doing the Jr. Actorsingers show every year SQUIRREL! Grace is an easily distracted 7th-year student at Hollis Montessori School. Enjoy the show!

Ben Morton (youth ensemble) - Music. Dancing. Marching. Laughing. Chasing. Playing. Bananas. Minions. These things are fun and fun is good. Many thanks to the cast & crew of this show for having fun along with me. Enjoy your visit to River City.

Lindsay Murch (dance ensemble) - Lindsay is a homeschooled 8th grader who lives in Nashua. This is her first Actorsingers production, though she has performed with her homeschool co-op, The Riverbend Youth Company, and Lifeline Drama. She enjoys hanging out with family and friends, the Red Sox, acting (and everything else that goes with it). She hopes you enjoy the show as much as she has!

Greg Nguyen (dance ensemble/boys band) - Greg Nguyen is excited to be part of The Music Man. He has been dancing for twelve years and drumming for two. This is Greg's second Actorsingers production, his first being the Jr. Actorsingers' Seussical Jr. Greg would like to thank his family and teachers for giving him the help and support he's had to get this far in his musical journey.

Charlie Pipilas (Charlie Cowell) - Charlie is excited to be a part of The Music Man, his second Actorsingers show, after being in last year's Curtains. As a general dentist, he caught the theatrical bug when his kids began to act. Thanks to Kathy, Jed and Martha for giving him the chance to be on stage again and of course to his wife Starr, and children Danny and Emily, for their constant love and support.

Cast Biographies

Nicole Plummer (youth ensemble) - Nicole is absolutely thrilled to be a part of this production. She is a 7th grader at HBMS in Hollis who enjoys reading, running and participating in Student Council. She has performed in many roles including Liesl in The Sound of Music, Mayzie in Seussical, Duffy in Annie and Anne in Anne of Green Gables. She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her and the cast and crew for making this an amazing show.

Cayden M Plummer (Winthrop Paroo) - Cayden is a 5th grader at CSDA in Brookline. He loves being on stage and is excited for this opportunity. Favorite roles include Kurt VonTrapp in Sound of Music and a Wickersham brother in Seussical, Jr. When not on stage Cayden loves to play for the NH Cobras soccer team, play his tenor saxophone and imagine future inventions that he hopes to someday create. He says - thith thow ith the motht thcrumpthyuth thow he hath ever theen!

John Potelle (Oliver Hix) - John Potelle is excited to be playing Oliver Hix in The Music Man. This is John's first-ever show but he is a member of several vocal groups including The Souhegan Valley Chorus, The Valleyaires, and Perfect Fourth. John would like to thank his wife Jeanne and his family and friends for their support.

Craig Plummer (Marcellus Washburn) - Craig is excited as all Shipoopi to be in this show. He has just recently returned to the stage after a long, long hiatus. Most recently he was seen as Thomas Jefferson in 1776 (Bedford off Broadway) and before that he was seen as Drake the Butler in Annie (Actorsingers). Mostly, he is excited to share the stage with his talented children. Craig would like to thank his wife for all of her love and support!

Rosalind Sandler (Mrs. Squires) - After a 10-year hiatus, I am thrilled to be part of such a memorable production team. Thank you to Actorsingers that continues the "magic" of theater in a professional style for all! My love and gratitude to my family and husband Paul! A shout out to my Kindergarten Kids in Hampstead - thanks for letting me perform daily!

Gail Ward Reilly (Maud Dunlop - Pick-a-Little lady) - This is Gail’s 10th A/S show. She thanks the directors for this opportunity. She has also been in a NH Lottery commercial and movies including The Pond and Here Comes the Boom. She loves doting on her grandchildren! She thanks husband Joe for bringing music back into her life. ILY! "Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without." ~Confucius

Nancy Rosen (Pick-a-little lady) - Nancy has been having a great time being a pick-a-little lady in River City, thanks to a wonderful cast and talented directorial staff (You’re amazing, Martha, Jed, and Kathy!). She previously appeared in the A/S production of The Sound of Music (Frau Schmidt). Other favorite roles include Fraulein Schneider (Cabaret) and Jack’s Mother (Into the Woods). Other interests include husband, daughter, dog, saxophone, and new kitchen.

Heidi,

Break a Leg! We are so proud of you! We cannot wait to see you in your first production!

Love,

Mom & Dad

Cast Biographies

Jonah Savage (youth ensemble/boys band) - Jonah is a 6th grader at World Academy who is excited to be playing in his first adult production with a great cast. Most recently, Jonah has been seen in the Actorsingers production of Schoolhouse Rock along with a Pennichuck Middle School production of Annie playing the role of Oliver Warbucks. He has also enjoyed many roles on the Nashua Access Children's Variety Show.

Cohen Smith (youth ensemble) - Cohen Smith is a 5th grader at Charlotte Avenue School and loves acting with Actorsingers. He was just recently in Schoolhouse Rock Jr. and met some great friends. When he is not acting with Actorsingers, he enjoys hanging out with his friends. Cohen is looking forward to being in more Actorsingers productions and would like to thank the production team for all their time and effort they give to the show.

Pamela Thornhill (extra Pick-a-little lady) - After a long absence from musical theatre, Pam is very excited to be back with Actorsingers, in this show. No stranger to the stage, Pam won Best Actress as Louisa in The Fanstastiks (NTG), and played many other roles including Sonia in Godspell (ACT), and has appeared in several Actorsingers productions. Thank you to my family & friends, with love to my biggest fans - you know who you are! Pick A Little....

Madeline Swisher (youth ensemble) - Madeline is thrilled to be cast in the ensemble for her first "on stage" debut in The Music Man. Madeline is a fourth-grade student at Charlotte Avenue School who loves to sing, dance and play the clarinet in her school band. She also loves soccer, skiing and being with her family. Maddy would like to thank the Holland Family for their encouragement into theatre and Actorsingers and her family for their constant love and support.

Marilyn Valentine (Mrs. Paroo) - Marilyn is absolutely tickled to be Mrs. Paroo in her first (and not last!) Actorsingers production with her sister Sandra and nieces Chloe and Lindsay. She dedicates her performance to the memory of her sister Becky Donaldson who played Marian in the 1980 NHS senior class production of this play.

Laura Vitale (dance ensemble) - Laura Vitale is excited to be dancing in her favorite musical. She has been in Peter Pan as an Indian (LMS), Follow That Rabbit as an Oyster (Jr Actorsingers), and Ananse The Spiderman Ensemble (Plymouth State). She is currently taking hiphop at Lisa Pilato Dance Center. Laura would like to thank her friends and family for their love and support. Love you all!

Katie Tocci (Zaneeta Shinn) - Katie is thrilled to be playing Zaneeta Shinn in The Music Man! Katie would like to thank her amazing family and boyfriend for their love and support. The Music Man has always been one of her favorite shows and she is so grateful to be part of such an amazing cast and crew! Ye Gods! (To her Ami, I love you 20 and 7/8)

Cast Biographies Cassidy White (dance ensemble) - Cassidy is a homeschooled ninth grader. She loves theater more than life itself. She wants to thank the awesome directors and team for making this show amazing. She would also like to thank her mom for putting up with the constant singing and for driving her to practices. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Melany White (dance ensemble) - Melany is thrilled to be in her 2nd Actorsingers show! She studied acting in London & voice with Janice Edwards. Recent productions: Les Miserables (Actorsingers), Sister Sophia in Sound of Music (Majestic), Party Guest (MAP), Magic Flute (JE Workshop) & Melany's Melodies (solo concert). Thanks and love to her favorite patrons of the arts - Mom and Dad!

Sarina White (youth ensemble) - Sarina White is very glad to be part of the kids ensemble. She is 12 years old and this is her first show with the Actorsingers. She also loves to horseback ride and read. She would like to thank all of her directors, family and friends for their support! She hopes you all have a wonderful evening and enjoy the show!

Dan Wolaver (Olin Britt) - I've been singing barbershop music since 1970 and love all forms of a cappella singing. In 2001 I joined the Souhegan Valley Chorus, and since 2008 I've been singing in A La Carte—a mixed a cappella quartet.

Production Team Biographies

Martha Daniels Holland (choreographer) - This year marks 27 years Martha has been actively participating in Actorsingers productions and with the organization. Her first show was The Music Man in 1987 and it made such an impact on her that she has been involved in nearly all of the productions, in one way or another, ever since. She met her husband Jed here during Music Man when he was playing piano and she was one of the dancers. Now she takes great pleasure in choreographing shows but still enjoys being onstage occasionally. Their five children are all

participating in this production which makes this show even more special. She's also excited to have their exchange student Ismael, from Chile, as one of the dancers in this show. By day, she is a full-time Realtor with RE/MAX Properties and loves her work. Martha is extremely grateful to the Actorsingers for giving her this opportunity to work on a special show with her whole family. Much love to Jed for his patience and for 'counting' when she gets mixed up :) Endless love and appreciation to her children who also enjoy working on shows. Finally, she sends her love and thanks to family and friends who always show their support. It's truly appreciated! Enjoy the show! Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, but especially to my mom. LYMTTCT.

Kathy Lovering (director) - Kathy has been involved in local community theatre for the past 35 or so years, working with all ages, from toddlers in church pageants to members of the Nashua Senior Center. Kathy is a life member of the Actorsingers where she has tried just about everything. She has directed such shows as Guys & Dolls, Brigadoon, The Wiz, and The Producers, has designed sets, stage managed, produced several shows & has performed in many. Years ago, she was instrumental in the formation of the Teen Actorsingers and has directed several

shows for them. She has served on the Actorsingers Board of Directors as president, secretary, vice-president and director. Actorsingers has presented Kathy with the Penny Award, the Life Member Award, and the Actorsingers Hall of Fame Award. During the day, she is an insurance agent at Foy Insurance in Nashua and is married to Bob (who she met in an Actorsingers production 28 years ago!) Their daughters Emily, an RN, & Madeline, a chef, have also been involved with the group for many years. Kathy is so very thankful for the help & support received from all of her behind-the-scenes friends who made this show possible….and to the fun and wonderfully talented cast she has had the pleasure to work with! Vous êtes le meilleur !!

Jed Holland (music director) - See Martha (and change pronouns as needed)

Jenn Morton and Michelle Morrison (co-producers) - Michelle & Jenn are grateful for this opportunity to try something new, and for that they thank their children, Grace & Ben. If not for the kids' love of theater, they would not have met this amazing cast and crew. They have made many friends and laughed often with Actorsingers pals. Thanks for the memories! Enjoy the show, and remember, if it's not fun, why do it?

Production Team Biographies

Dennis Schneider (technical director) - Dennis is proud to have been part of our Tech Team since 1984 – this is his 53rd Actorsingers mainstage production. Dennis is a 7-time recipient of New Hampshire Theatre Awards for lighting and set design. His work was recently seen in our productions of Les Miserables, Chicago, Annie, Cats, 42nd Street, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Ragtime. Dennis also chairs the City of Nashua’s Auditorium Commission. Dennis owes his involvement in theater technology to his wife Kerry and her acting career – working backstage provides a great way to spend time with her!

Deb Ritrovato (stage manager - Deb is happy to be back stage-managing again with Actorsingers after a long hiatus due to work constraints. It’s too bad that real life often gets in the way of fun. She would like to thank the directors, producers and technical crew for all their hard work and patience. Thanks also to the cast who have been a pleasure to work with. A Special Thanks to Tom and Gracie for all their love and support! Couldn't have done it without you!

John McAllister (set design) - A long-time member and past President of Actorsingers, and recipient of the NHTA Lifetime Achievement Award, John was Tech Director for Curtains, and set designer for Les Miserables, Annie, Aida, Anything Goes, The Producers, Beauty & the Beast, Evita, Cats (NHTA Winner Best Set Design), and many others. John has worked on many aspects of shows (sets, lighting, stage-craft), and has held many positions within the organization.

Tom Ritrovato (stage manager) - Tom is pleased to be working crew for another great Actorsingers show. The best part is being paired up with his wife - Deb.

Raelene Liljeberg (costume design) - A 47 year veteran of Actorsingers, Life Member, "Penny" Award and "Liljeberg-Badeau" Award recipient, past Board member. Maintains the wardrobe department, costume rentals to various area theatre groups, schools and summer stock productions. My husband, John, directed The Music Man in 1987, and this is my third time costuming this production. A very big thank you to the costume committee for all their hours of work on these costumes and congratulations to a talented cast!

Craig Brennan (lighting design) - Craig is pleased to return to Actorsingers for Music Man, having previously lit Les Miserables, Curtains, Annie, Aida, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Seussical, Cats, Oklahoma, and others. Craig has been extensively involved in lighting for local theater groups, including Stagecoach Productions and Ghostlight Theater, and professionally at Yellow Taxi Productions, American Stage Festival, Lyric Stage Company and Publick Theatre in Boston, and Pirate Stage Company in New York. Craig has received the NH Theatre Award for lighting design 3 times (in 2003, ‘08, and ‘13).

Donations for our 59th Season!

(2013-2014)

Because Community Theater cannot survive on ticket sales alone, we appreciate the following generous donations:

BENEFACTORS -- $250+

John & Linnie McAllister Dennis & Kerry Schneider

Stephen Munyan The Stocks Family

SPONSORS -- $150+

Duane & Janie Beaulieu Joseph & Cheryl Garcia

Alene J. Bonner Dr. Linda-Jo Pettingell

John & Anne Egan Dana & Susan Prior

Burns & Ellen Fisher Mike & Jen Ryder

PATRONS -- $100+

Louise E. Dedekian David B. Nelson

The Goleman Family Beulah O’Bryant

Ken & Gretchen Gray Mark Schwartzberg & Sasha Kuftinec

Jared & Martha Holland Arnie & Jeannie Thibodeau

Kathy LeClair

ANGELS -- $50+

Denise Appleby Paul & Donna Metzger

Tom & Linda Benson Gail Ann Morin

Francesca Bosowski Ginny Nedved-Cook

Alan & Judith Chaffee The Neth Family

Maureen A. Dastrous, CRPC Rene & Carol Othot

Stu & Suellen Davidson The Petrain Family

Don & Carol Gorelick Anne Shaver

Steve & Debbie Grass Ann Siglin

The Ierardi Family John & Beverly Tucker

Phillip & Diane Iwaskiewicz The Vagos

Ellen McCormick

FRIENDS -- $25+

Anonymous Judith Jones

Anonymous Butch & Peggy Kierstead

Anonymous Linda Kipnes

Anonymous Patrick & Joanne Lager

Bill & Luci Albertson Howard & Jacqueline Levine Family

Nicolas Boillot Pam Magrath

Arthur & Janice Bonenfant Janice Martin

Janet Christie Ellen McCormick*

Robert & Eleanor Eichel Ken & Kathy Morman

Ed & Monique Fisichelli Michelle Rancourt

The Friedman Family Tom & Deb Ritrovato

Jill Gidge The Sandlers

Michael Gold Paul & Maggie Schellenberg

Lili Goodman Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Simmons, Jr.

Roger & Linda Gray Pamela T. Snow

Bill & Tommi Hall Dennis Statuto

The Hauensteins Dan & Karen Velasco

Thomas Hildreth R. Kevin & Patricia Waggoner

Crystal Imperato Deb Walz*

Rosemary Ippolito Ken & Mary Winiecki

*The Actorsingers Scholarship Fund

(Awarded to Actorsingers High School Seniors continuing their education)

We also Thank Walmart and Citizens Bank for their Employee Recognition Programs, Dell and Ameriprise Financial for their Matching Gift Programs and

Preston Productions fo r thei r generous technical support

Other Donations

Peter Bearse, Ellen Bingham, Stephanie Bodah, Jennifer Bristol, Roy Brown, Joanna Clarke-

Pounder, The Coffins, Elisabeth Collishaw, James Corbin, Stephen DiLorenzo, Jacqueline Dion,

The Flisaks, Evelyn Flynn, Craig Fowler, Theresa Gibson, Rita Grayden, Kathy Grossman, Kathy

Grossman*, Effie Hall, Nancy Hoffman, Olivia Holmes, Erin Hubbard, Annie Jeans, Pat Kennedy,

Ben Kershaw, Dakota Lawrence, Richard LeBlanc, Whitney LeBlanc, Glenn Livingston*, Kathryn

Manning, John Martin, Richard Martin, Francis McCarthy, Gloria Morin, Michelle Morrison, Jenn

Morton, Alex Mosher, Terri O’Keefe, Iana Ossinger, Tammy O’Toole*, Charles & Ann Ott, Barbara

Panto, Xine Peng-Wilford, Charles Perras, Richard Pierotti , Jordan Pike, Linda Polewarczyk, Emilie

Power, Bill & Mary Ellen Reed, George Regan, Patricia Reilly, Ami Rich*, Sandra Richardson, Don

& Ellie Risley, Kathryn Rodger, Melissa Romaneck, Mike & Miriam Ryan, Adam Shaw, Hilary Son-

ner, Jessie Stepanian, Gloria & Steven St. Pierre, Christopher Thatcher, John Thompson, Laura

Thomson, Jane Vondel, Preston Walsh, and Joshua Zellers*

Upcoming from Actorsingers

Applause .... Applause .... Applause ... Applause ....

That’s our boy on the saxophone! Isaac, we’re very proud of you! Love, The George Family

Congratulations on your first show, Malcolm! We’re so proud of you! Love, The George Family

To My Wife Gail “Maud” Reilly, I Never Heard the Music, Till There Was You! I Love You! Salesman Joe

Congratulations, Charlie! We are “rooting” for you! Dr. Susan Horsley & staff

Break a leg, Heidi!!! I love you and believe in you every day! -Cam

Grace & Ben~ enjoy your days in River City! We are so proud. Break legs and have a great time!

Wishing my loving mother, Marilyn, a wonderful Mother's Day! I will perform my heart out for you! Love, Laura

Ben, my favorite tooter! Break a leg! XO Allison

Melany, break a leg! Love, Mom and Dad

See you at the show! Break a leg, Cam! Helen & Matt