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Our PatronsDirector ($1,000 or more)

Anonymous Sharon Awramik Dom & Amy Belli

In Memory of Cheryl Della Sala

Bob Harrison (In Memory of Sally Harrison)

Bill Hickman (In memory of Fulvia Hickman) (30)

Christopher NussDr. Sonya Sidhu-Izzo

Nell Burrows (7)Thomas Della Sala (38)

Family Players of NENY, Inc.Liz Gottung on behalf

of Nick CotrupiThe Hage Family

Bill & Gina Kornrumpf (24)Bruce & Dorothy Maston

Elizabeth & John Mowry (10)

Gioia Ottaviano (57)Mike Peters & Linda Sloan

Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corp.Patricia Casey

Peter Caracappa & Mary Darcy (5)

Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Farquharson (40)

In Memory of Ronald FragomeniRobert J. Gallati

Della R. Gilman (45)Niskayuna Co-op on behalf

of Sharon C. WempleJohn Samatulski & Zakhar Berkovich

Harald & Joyce Witting (23)LJ Wood (10)

Assistant Director ($250-$499)

Music Director ($500-$999)


3 Numbers in parenthesis indicate five or more years of financial support

Beverly AndrewsVicki BarberJoseph & Sandra BianchineJoe & Mary Ann Concra (31)Thom Coon & Adrienne ShermanCarl & Anne Copps Tom & Mabel Dudley (26)The Finke FamilyDolores Fragomeni (52)Clark & Millie Gittinger (16)Chris & Linda HoffmanGary M. Hoffmann & Melissa Putterman Hoffmann (5)

Bruce & Marty Holden (22)Bradley Johnson (11)Steve & Mary Kozlowski (6)Ray & Pat Lincourt Ricki & Larry LewisDavid Millard Jim & Linda L. MizeurNational Business TechnologiesWayne Nelson Statistical ConsultingMr. Robert M. Nottke (25)Carol & Ed Osterhout (23)In Memory of Gioia Ottaviano

Orlando & Eleaner PigliaventoGabriella PizzoloJohn & Suzanne RayomeAnthony M. RudmannMr. & Mrs. Manuel T. Salorio (9)Ken & Kelly SanfordJames & Joan SavittDale & Nancy Ellen Swann (45)Terry TamerHeléne & Gary TrechelHarmon & Janice TunisonBill & Carol WallerJanice & David WalzAl Yerman

Richard & Rebecca Canuteson (22)In Memory of Joan CaracappaEunice Chouffi (39)Barbara ConwayLuigi & Joyce D’AmbrosiIn Memory of Gwen Ellen Fraser Leslie P. Gold (10)The Greiner FamilyIn Memory of Sally HarrisonJohn & Susan Hill

Nancy & Jerry JohnsonIn Memory of Adrienne S. Kurowski Bill & Wendy LieblBob & Pat LillquistJudith Lott (5)Marcia MarraIn Memory of Deb MayHoward & Debra Moyer (28)Dorothy Pasko (5)In Memory of Robert PeekJohn PolimeniBrett Putnam (8)

Richard & Kathryn Rose (5)Alice RudnickMatt & Trish Scott-DemblingDerrick & Linda SharkeyKristin & Tom ShortBeverly & John Stanislowsky (16)Bruce & Christine SutphinCarol L. TalaricoSandra A. TarklesonRichard & Patricia TerryElisa VerbBarb Warn

Alan AngeloIn Memory of Thomas Dalton Bambury

Tracy Conover-BeckIn Memory of Rita CroteauDick & Chris Howard

Jeff & Connie Rauhauser (5)Linda RussoIn Memory of Eli Taub

The Patron Program directly supports theater company operations including theatrical productions, special events and our youth program. For more information on our annual giving program please visit sloctheater.org or contact us at 1-877-350-7378

Supporter (Up to-$49)

Cast and Crew ($50-$99)

Choreographer ($100-$249)


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A Letter From The President

Hello and welcome to Andrew Lippa’s The Wild Party!

In 92 seasons, Schenectady Light Opera Company has produced hundreds of musicals, some of which have been reprised multiple times, but we have always strived to find new and exciting pieces of art to challenge our diverse community. I am proud to welcome The Wild Party to our season as a show that has never been performed on our stage.

Though this production represents a specific time in our history, many of the themes are still relevant today and should be at the forefront of our minds. As the world around us changes, we must continue to change with it. However, as we grow, we mustn’t forget the past. We need to continue to reflect and find ways to better ourselves and the world around us. That’s what the new year provides. A chance to look back, reflect on our choices and make a better tomorrow. I wish you all a better tomorrow and welcome you to our family, either as a new member or returning.

As my time as the President of the Board of Directors nears its end, I reflect on what we have accomplished and get excited for what is yet to come. We welcome you to be a part of our family – either on our stage, back stage, in the front of the house, or as a production team member. We are a community of artists that are here to better our community and I welcome you to join us as we fulfill our mission.

As we get ready to announce our new season, I am excited to see what is in store for SLOC. Thank you for your continued support and I look forward to seeing you all around the theater again! Also, look for an announcement of our 2019-2020 season line up and the availability of season subscriptions soon!

Michael Camelo President, Schenectady Light Opera Company

The Mission of SLOC is to Provide Opportunities for Adults and Youth to Experience

and Participate in the Performing Arts.


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A Letter From The Director

“We all want something, Mr. Black. We all want something.”

It was this sentiment that grabbed me back in college when I first encountered The Wild Party. This statement, much like the play, is blunt and gets right to the point. My first thought was that this was a huge oversimplification, but the more I thought about it, the more I realized it was correct. Everyone does want something, and what distinguishes us from our neighbors is how far we are willing to go to get it.

I know that on the surface, that may seem like a darker take on life, and I would agree, but I would also agree that it is an honest take on life. When most people think of the 1920’s in America, they think of the “Roarin’ Twenties,” and the prosperity that many enjoyed up until the Stock Market crash. However, there are always those who fall through the cracks, and The Wild Party focuses on those particular people. This eclectic cast of characters is just looking for what they believe is rightfully theirs. They’re after their own escape. Just like you.

This show, and its source material; the 1927 narrative poem of the same name by Joseph Moncure March, are a study in how our actions have consequences. Even though the setting is almost 100 years ago, the themes couldn’t be more relevant. In a world that seems to becoming more and more divisive and unpredictable all the time, stories like The Wild Party endure because they speak to our desire to break free while, at the same time, speaking to our longing for structure and control.

This production has only been possible because of this very talented cast, and my wonderful and very dedicated production team – specifically Dan Galliher, Carolyn Frantz, J.J. Paul, Michael Camelo and Amy Clark. My thanks also go out to the rest of the SLOC personnel, as they have been nothing but welcoming to me during my first show here. As always, I am thankful to my family and friends for continuing to support me as I embark on this crazy journey that is trying to merge art and life. And lastly, I must thank you, the audience member, for coming out to and sharing this with us.

I hope you enjoy the show.

Brian Clemente Director


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Schenectady Light Opera Company Presents

Director BRIAN CLEMENTEMusic Director DANIEL GALLIHER

Choreographer CAROLYN FRANTZProducers MICHAEL CAMELO & AMY CLARK

In 1920’s Manhattan, lovers Queenie and Burrs decide to throw a decadent party, inviting a host of dark and fascinating guests. As the long night reaches its climax, jealousy, passion, and violence ensue, and it becomes clear to Queenie that this is an evening that they can never come back from.

Please note the use of live gunshots during this performance.

Book, Music and Lyrics ANDREW LIPPA

Based on the Poem by Joseph Moncure March

Partially Developed and Received Readings at The O’Neill Theater Center

During the 1997 National Music Theatre Conference

Originally Produced in New York City by the Manhattan Theatre Club

The Wild Party is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials

are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com.

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.


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Cast (IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)

Queenie................................................................................................Adrienne ParkerBurrs .................................................................................................Keenon McCollumMadeline True .....................................................................................Elizabeth CoreyEddie ............................................................................................. James W. AlexanderJackie ..........................................................................................................Spencer LeeOscar D’Armano ...............................................................................Benjamin HitrickPhil D’Armano............................................................................................. Cody LoganDelores ................................................................................................. Allison McArdleMae ..................................................................................................... Emily Mack HassNadine .................................................................................................Tessa RivenburgSam ........................................................................................................... Joshua MuzziMax .........................................................................................................Gabriel J. HageKate ....................................................................................................Kelly SienkiewiczBlack ...........................................................................................Francesco C. ArchinaEnsemble ........................................Michael Burns, Joshua DeMarco, Emily Fuller, Brittany Leigh Glenn, Gabriel J. Hage, Lexy Kentzel, Caley Alyce Lacey, Joshua Muzzi & Kevin O’Brien

MusiciansConductor/Keyboard............................................................................Daniel GalliherKeyboard 2 ......................................................................................Adrienne ShermanGuitar ..............................Jeffrey Pennachio (except 1/19), Andrew Mollica (1/19) Bass ........................................................................................................Madeline CivillDrums .........................................................................................................Alex AtchleyWoodwinds ... Erica Nirsberger, Joe Van Ullen (except 1/26), Julie Taylor (1/26)Trumpet................................................................................................. Omar Williams

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHTDecember 2018: Daniel Galliher

Dan is a music director whose contributions to SLOC go far beyond that title. Whether he is in the drum cage, planning a post-show cabaret, cooking for an opening night party, or volunteering to help put together a fundraising event, Dan is one of the most loyal and dedicated members of our SLOC family, and we are so grateful to have him!


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Production StaffDirector ....................................................................................................... Brian ClementeMusic Director .............................................................................................Daniel GalliherChoreographer ..............................................................................................Carolyn FrantzProducers .............................................................................Michael Camelo & Amy ClarkStage Manager ......................................................................................................... J.J. PaulAssistant Stage Manager ............................................................................ Audrey CarltonDance Captain ..................................................................................................Emily FullerLift Captain ....................................................................................................... Spencer LeeSet Designer .............................................................................................Marc ChristopherMaster Carpenter ................................................................................................ Dale ClarkSet Construction............................................................................................... Brian BurnsSet Painting .......................................................... J.J. Paul, Brian Clemente, Amy Clark, Michael Camelo & Katie FitzmorrisLighting Designer ......................................................................................... Greg RucinskiLighting Assistant ...................................................................Suzanne Talarico RucinskiSpotlight Operator .................................................................................Heather MarlettteSound Designer .........................................................................................Katie FitzmorrisSound Interns ...........................................................................Daniel Burns & Joey TitusCostume Designers ...................................Michael Camelo, J.J. Paul & Brian ClementeCostume Assistant .........................................................................................Nora SabatiniHair & Make-Up Designer .......................................................Elizabeth Sherwood-MackHair & Make-Up Assistant ............................................................................... Ella MerrittProperty Designer ................................................................................................... J.J. PaulProduction Intern.............................................................................................Aleister Dun

The Cast and Crew of The Wild Party sincerely thank the following organizations and individuals

for their generous support of this production!

Maria Germain Mark Monk Schane-Lydon v Frank & Sally Clemente Burnt Hills School District Curtain Call Theatre Not So Common Players Home Made Theater

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHTJanuary 2019: Brian Burns

Brian’s involvement this year began with helping construct the set for our youth production of Grease and he has continued to help with the set for The Wild Party. He has also helped in the front of the house this season and has served as an usher and house manager on multiple occasions. Brian and his family go above and beyond to donate their time and serve SLOC in any way they can, and we are so grateful!


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Scenes & Songs ACT ONE

The Vaudville Queenie Was a Blonde ............................................. Queenie, Burrs & Company

The Day Of The Apartment .......................................................... Queenie, Burrs & Company

Out of the Blue ..........................................................................................Queenie

The Party What a Party ............................................................................................. Company

Raise the Roof ....................................................................... Queenie & Company

Look at Me Now ............................................................................................... Kate

Poor Child ...............................................................Black, Queenie, Kate & Burrs

And Old-Fashioned Love Story ...................................................... Madeline True

The Juggernaut........................................................................................ Company

A Wild, Wild Party............................................................. Oscar, Phil & Company

Two of a Kind ..................................................................................... Eddie & Mae

Of All the Luck ............................................................................ Black & Queenie

Maybe I Like It This Way ..........................................................................Queenie

What Is It About Her? ................................................................ Burrs & Queenie

There will be a 15-minute intermission Refreshments are available at the rear of the theater provided by Ambition Café

ACT TWO

The Party Continues The Life of the Party ....................................................................................... Kate

Who Is This Man? ......................................................................................Queenie

I’ll Be Here ..................................................................................................... Black

Let Me Drown ..................................................................Burrs, Kate & Company

The Fight .................................................................................................. Company

Tell Me Something ..................................................................... Black & Queenie

Come with Me ........................................................... Black, Queenie & Company

The Party Dies Jackie’s Last Dance ...................................................................................... Jackie

Make Me Happy ...............................................................Burrs, Queenie & Black

How Did We Come to This? ......................................................................Queenie

The Party Ends Queenie Was a Blonde (reprise) ........................................................... Company


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CAST & CREW


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Tom Killips Photography [email protected]


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Who’s Who in the Cast & Crew(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

JAMES W. ALEXANDER (Eddie) has performed extensively in the Capital Region over the last three years. He was seen last year at SLOC in Cabaret (Cliff), Jesus Christ Superstar (Caiaphas) and was Music Director for Curtains (TANYS: Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction). Most recently he appeared at Albany Civic Theater in Gloria (Lorin) and NSCP’s Thoroughly Modern Millie (Trevor Graydon). Thank you to Brian, Dan and Carolyn, and my family that never stops supporting me.

FRANCESCO C. ARCHINA (Black) is thrilled to be joining the party after recently appearing as Benny in In the Heights at SLOC. Additional credits include: The 25th Annual...Spelling Bee (Chip), Baby (Danny), RENT (Collins), Hairspray (Edna), Spring Awakening (Melchior) and many more! He would like to thank the production team, especially Camelo, for this opportunity, as well as his family and friends, especially Mom, for all the support. Lastly to this amazing cast, thank you!

MICHAEL BURNS (Ensemble) is very excited to be a part of this amazing production. Most recently, Michael was seen on SLOC’s stage as Danny Zuko in Grease, in addition to West Side Story (Bernardo), H2$ (Ensemble), Sister Act (Ensemble) and Footloose (Ensemble). Outside of SLOC, Michael has been in Beauty and the Beast (Cogsworth), The Drowsy Chaperone (Ensemble) and Brigadoon (Harry Beaton). He would like to thank the entire cast and production team for everything they do! Break a leg, everyone!

MICHAEL CAMELO (Co-Producer, Co-Costume Designer) is excited to be back after directing last season’s Sister Act (The Alt’s Best Local Production), appearing in this season’s In the Heights as the Piragua Guy

and Co-Producing Grease. Current President of the Board of Directors, other SLOC credits include: H2$ (Director), The Producers (Roger), Someday at SLOC and The 90th Anniversary Gala (Director/Performer). Other theater credits: Thoroughly Modern Millie (Co-Director), Damn Yankees, Anything Goes, Guys and Dolls (Director), Avenue Q (Rod, Times Union Best Local Musical), I Love You Because (Austin) and many others. Future projects: 42nd Street at SLOC (Co-Producer), Beauty and the Beast (Director) at NSCP summer of 2019. Love to family and friends, enjoy the show!

AUDREY CARLTON (Assistant Stage Manager) is thrilled to be working “behind the scenes” with this incredible cast and crew. Previous credits include: Sister Act, Jesus Christ Superstar, H2$ and Urinetown at Schenectady Light Opera Company and Hairspray with Consortium Actors. Love and thanks to her family and everyone who supports community theater!

MARC CHRISTOPHER (Set Designer) is very excited to design from afar for The Wild Party. He has designed and painted some of his favorite sets at SLOC including: Urinetown, H2$, West Side Story, Grease and now The Wild Party. He is currently pursuing theatre in the Big City and just finished a contract with Busch Gardens Williamsburg and heading next to Broadway Palms in Fort Myers, Florida to perform as Big Jule (u/s Nicely Nicely) in Guys and Dolls. A huge thanks to J.J., Brian and Dale for working tirelessly on the set! Couldn’t have done it without you! He is also so very proud of his beautiful and talented girlfriend, Carolyn Frantz, for creating the gorgeous choreography. Love you so much! www.marcchristopher.net


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AMY CLARK (Co-Producer) is thrilled to be Co-Producing again with her partner, Michael Camelo, with this talented cast and crew for The Wild Party. Most recently at SLOC, she’s co-produced this season’s youth production of Grease. Other producing credits include: West Side Story, H2$ and The Producers. Amy also produced NSCP’s And the World Goes ‘Round and Fiddler on the Roof. A very special thanks and all her love to Dale for his encouragement, help and support.

DALE CLARK (Master Carpenter) is happy to be working on another project that his wife roped him into. As a master carpenter that has been building residential and commercial properties for over 25 years, he has built many sets for SLOC, including: The Producers, West Side Story and Grease. He has also built sets for NSCP’s productions of Fiddler on the Roof and And the World Goes ‘Round. Dale is also the set construction director for BH-BL Middle School in their theater program. His next project will be building for 42nd Street, the final show of SLOC’s season. Come check it out!

BRIAN CLEMENTE (Director, Co-Costume Designer) has a BA in Theatre and English Literature from SUNY Geneseo and an MFA in Theatre Directing from Stony Brook Southampton. He has Assistant Directed on numerous professional productions, including for Scott Schwartz on the Bay Street production of Intimate Apparel, as well as for Stephen Hamilton on the American Premiere of Angry Young Man at Urban Stages in New York City; and the Guild Hall production of All My Sons starring Alec Baldwin and Laurie Metcalf. He is also a Co-Founder of the Knot Theatre Company, with whom he has directed Gruesome Playground Injuries by Rajiv

Joseph and several new-play reading nights in New York City. He would like to thank his cast and crew for making this an incredible experience, his family and friends for being so supportive, and the entire staff at SLOC for being so welcoming.

ELIZABETH COREY (Madelaine True) is happy to be performing at SLOC, where she always feels right at home. Favorite credits include: Sister Act (Sr. Mary Lazarus), H2$ (Smitty), Urinetown (Becky Two-Shoes), The 25th Annual…Spelling Bee (Logainne) and Avenue Q (Kate Monster). She has loved theater since she was old enough to pretend to be a Jellicle cat. Elizabeth is a proud special education teacher. Thank you, Brian, Carolyn, Dan, Amy, Michael, J.J., Audrey and the rest of the fantastic crew and cast.

JOSHUA DeMARCO (Ensemble) is very fortunate to be returning to SLOC after appearing as Sonny in In the Heights. Joshua is a proud Equity Membership Candidate. Regional credits include: She Loves Me (Busboy/Ensemble), Mamma Mia (Ensemble) with Capital Repertory Theatre and many other credits throughout the capital region! Joshua would like to thank all his supporters for all of the love and training throughout his years!

KATIE FITZMORRIS (Sound Designer) is so excited to be back for her 10th production at SLOC! Previous SLOC credits include: HAIR, Urinetown, H2$, Cabaret, Jesus Christ Superstar, Curtains, Sister Act, In the Heights and Grease. She has also worked on Lucky Stiff with NSCP, numerous productions with The College of Saint Rose, and BARC Youth Theatre Co. Katie would like to thank Brian, Michael, Amy, and the rest of the production team for this opportunity.

Who’s Who in the Cast & Crew Continued...


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CAROLYN FRANTZ (Choreographer) is thrilled to be choreographing at SLOC for the first time, having most recently been seen on stage in Sister Act and Cabaret. She has previously choreographed for Greenville HS and assisted with West Side Story at SLOC. A huge thanks to the cast and crew for their patience and dedication, to Emily and Spencer for their valuable help, and to her family and Marc for the constant love and support.

EMILY FULLER (Ensemble, Dance Captain) is very excited to be on stage again at SLOC for her seventh show working with the company! She holds a BA from SUNY New Paltz in Psychology and Theatre and has been dancing for 18 years in all styles. Recent credits include: Heathers (Heather McNamara/Co-Choreographer), Cabaret (Helga/Dance Captain) and Curtains (Bambi/Dance Captain). She has also recently choreographed for Not So Common Players (Thoroughly Modern Millie) and at SLOC for this season’s youth show (Grease)! She would like to thank the production team for this opportunity and is lucky to share the stage with this amazingly talented cast. Much love to family and friends for their support!

DANIEL GALLIHER (Music Director) is thrilled to return to SLOC as music director for The Wild Party after serving as music director for SLOC’s productions of In the Heights, Cabaret and Seussical and playing in the pit for Sister Act, Jesus Christ Superstar and Someday at SLOC. A graduate of SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music, Dan teaches band at the Germantown Central School District and maintains a small studio of percussion students. When not teaching or at SLOC, Dan can be found fruitlessly rooting for the New York Giants, photographing his dinner, playing board games with friends, performing

with his cousin in their creatively named duo (Jake and Dan), or making puns so bad that they’re actually funny. Huge thanks to Brian, Carolyn, and the rest of the team for being amazing to work with, to the cast, crew, and pit for making my job so easy, to the students in Germantown for being so inspiring, and to family and friends for far more than could ever be written in a biography.

BRITTANY LEIGH GLENN (Ensemble) is so happy to be dancing on the SLOC stage again! Previous SLOC credits include: Cabaret, Guys and Dolls and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Love to Mom and Dad, and a huge thank you to Brian, Carolyn, Dan, and J.J. for the opportunity to dance my heart out.

GABRIEL J. HAGE (Max, Ensemble) This is Gabriel’s fifth SLOC production. Previously with SLOC, Gabriel has performed ensemble and featured roles in Cabaret, Jesus Christ Superstar, In the Heights and the role of Bobby in Curtains. When he is not on the stage, or at work in the family business, Gabriel enjoys a myriad of activities from board games and Ultimate Frisbee to laughing at dad jokes on the internet. Gabriel thanks his loved ones for their support and encouragement. He also sends a sincere thanks to you, the audience, for seeing the show and hopes you enjoy the jazzy, raunchy hurly burly that is The Wild Party.

EMILY MACK HASS (Mae) is thrilled to be making her SLOC debut! Favorite theatrical credits include: Spring Awakening (Ilse), The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Rosa Bud) and Company (Marta). Emily fell in love with performing at a young age and graduated from Bucknell University with a degree in Theatre and English. She would like to thank her family and friends for their constant love and support and this wonderfully talented cast and production team for a fabulous experience!



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BENJAMIN HITRICK (Oscar D’Armano) is thrilled to be a part of the SLOC family and he is honored to be working with such a talented group of people. His previous credits include: Donkey in Shrek, Ren in Footloose, Aladdin in Aladdin, and Chad in All Shook Up on the mainstage at Proctors. Outside of theatre, Ben plays guitar and sings lead vocals with his band, Hitrick & Brooks. He is humbled by theatre and has loved every second at SLOC.

LEXY KENTZEL (Ensemble) is thrilled to back at SLOC for a third time! She previously performed in Hairspray and The Rocky Horror Show. Lexy most recently performed in the Broadway Dance Center Professional Semester Showcase. Lexy has her BA in Creative Arts and has been studying dance for over 20 years. She is thankful to have such supportive family, friends and mentors along the way! Lexy would also like to thank the talented cast and crew!

CALEY ALYCE LACEY (Ensemble) is attending SCCC for theater, Skidmore College for dance, and is pursuing professional dance as a career. She has been in 27 productions, with her most recent shows being Hairspray (Nicest Kid Dancer) with Consortium Actors, In the Heights (Ensemble/Dance Captain) with SLOC and Thoroughly Modern Millie with Not So Common Players. She wants to thank friends, family, and everyone who worked so hard on this production, and God for his guidance.

SPENCER LEE (Jackie, Lift Captain) Courtesy of Northeast Ballet Company (Principal Dancer), is thrilled to be returning to the SLOC stage after over a decade. Spencer just finished performing in The Nutcracker as the title role as well as the role of Confections, in which he had the pleasure of dancing with

his wonderful wife, Ashley. Other recent roles include The Bartender (And the World Goes ‘Round), Motel (Fiddler on the Roof) and Harker (Dracula). Spencer is thankful for his wonderful wife who supports, encourages, and challenges him.

CODY LOGAN (Phil D’Armano) is wildly excited to return to the SLOC stage with The Wild Party! He was last seen at SLOC in their production of You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Linus). Some of his other favorite credits include: Cabaret (Cliff), The Rocky Horror Show (Brad Majors) and Chicago (Fred Casely). When Cody is not on stage, he can usually be seen in the kitchen cooking for his friends and family. Now, it’s time to party!

ALLISON McARDLE (Dolores) is excited to be a part of this production! She’s happy to be back after Urinetown (Hope Caldwell) and Sister Act (Sister Mary Patrick), this past May. Other local credits include [title of show] (Susan) with FPNENY, Shrek (Gingy) at Home Made Theatre, Nunsense (Sister Mary Amnesia), Little Women (Meg), Anything Goes (Erma) and The Marvelous Wonderettes (Cindy Lou) with NSCP. Special thanks to her loved ones for their constant support.

KEENON McCULLOM (Burrs) is thrilled to be a part of The Wild Party. Keenon has been seen in previous SLOC productions; The Sound of Music (Rolf), Hairspray (Fender) and Guys and Dolls (Ensemble). Keenon was last seen in HMT’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Joseph). His favorite roles include: Spring Awakening (Melchior), Oklahoma! (Curly), RENT (Angel), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Jimmy). Many thanks to Devon and his mother who continue to push him to follow his dreams.



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JOSHUA MUZZI (Sam, Ensemble) is thrilled

to be involved in his fifth SLOC production

with The Wild Party being his third on stage

performance. Joshua is a 2016 Siena College

graduate with a BA in Psychology and a

Theater certificate. Previous credits include:

Sister Act (Joey) and Curtains (Ensemble) at

SLOC; Heathers (Ram Sweeney), All Shook Up

(Dean), Hairspray (IQ/Ensemble), Footloose

(Lyle) and Oliver (The Artful Dodger) at

Colonial Little Theater. Joshua would like to

thank the production team for this opportunity

and, as always, his family and friends for their

unending support.

KEVIN O’BRIEN (Ensemble) returns to

SLOC for his third show after performing in

the ensemble of Jesus Christ Superstar and

Sister Act last season. Other roles include:

Tom in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, LeFou

in Beauty and the Beast, Orin in Little Shop

of Horrors, Radames in Aida and Stevens in

Dogfight. Kevin is also a filmmaker, playwright,

comedian, and student. He aspires to work in

the film industry one day.

ADRIENNE PARKER (Queenie) attended

the American Musical and Dramatic Academy

in LA for Musical Theatre. After graduation,

she performed with the New Stage Theatre

Company (Hollywood) and walked in LA

Fashion Week for The 16th Bar. Adrienne

worked on the set of Glee (FOX), Austin and

Ally (Disney Channel), Hollywood Heights

(Nick@Nite) and a local short film Wake

Up (Pigsaw Productions). She is extremely

excited to be back on stage and in her first

production with SLOC. “This is for you, mom!”

J.J. PAUL (Stage Manager, Co-Costume

Designer, Property Designer) is very excited

to be back at SLOC. She is an alumna of

Syracuse University where she minored

in Acting. While J.J. is usually performing

on stage, she also works behind the scenes

as an Assistant Director, Stage Manager,

Producer and Costume Designer. Recent stage

management credits include: Urinetown

(SLOC), The Odd Couple (Glove Theater) and

Little Shop of Horrors (Glove Theater). Recent

property design credits include: And the World

Goes ‘Round (NSCP), Urinetown (SLOC) and

The Odd Couple (Glove Theater).

TESSA RIVENBURG (Nadine) is more than

thrilled to be a part of such a nutty cast in

her very first production with SLOC. Before

this wild party, Tessa performed as Muzzy in

Thoroughly Modern Millie, Ronette in Little

Shop of Horrors and Henrietta in All Shook Up.

On her days off, she can be found acting stupid

with her friends and exploring remote middle

eastern towns on Google Earth. Tessa hopes

that you enjoy The Wild Party half as much as

she enjoyed being a part of it.

GREG RUCINSKI (Lighting Designer) has

created over 40 lighting designs for SLOC

including last year’s West Side Story, Jesus

Christ Superstar and Sister Act (TANYS

Outstanding Lighting Design). A SLOC

member since 1979, Greg began as a stage crew

member, stage manager and set designer before

finding his calling with lighting. Greg and his

wife, Sue, met during SLOC’s 1981 production

of Candide and they currently co-chair SLOC’s

High School Musical Theater Awards.



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ELIZABETH SHERWOOD-MACK (Hair & Make-Up Designer) is an actress and educator who hails from Loudonville, New York. She has been involved in many productions throughout the Capital Region. Her main theater home, in recent years, has been Schenectady Light Opera Company. She serves here as an active board member, volunteer and actress. She is proud to say that The Wild Party is her 23rd SLOC production. Favorite production credits include: SLOC’s Shrek, Footloose and Spamalot. She would like to give all her love and thanks to her friends and family. Without them this would not be possible.

KELLY SIENKIEWICZ (Kate) is elated to be returning to SLOC after last season’s Curtains (Niki Harris) and Cabaret (Lulu). Favorite credits include Young Frankenstein (Inga), Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins), Jekyll & Hyde (Lucy), The Marvelous Wonderettes (Missy), Heathers (Heather Chandler), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey) and Legally Blonde (Elle Woods). She wishes to thank the production team for their support. Kelly dedicates her performances in memory of her mother, Kathleen, who inspired her love of theatre.


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FRENCH HARPIST COLINE-MARIE ORLIAC Sunday, June 30th, 2019 @ Union College Memorial Chapel from 11am-1pm

“Played with exquisite grace” Gramophone Classical Music Awards 2015 With Pianists: Inna Faliks, Kevin Fitz-Gerald, Pej Reitz, Jeffrey Biegel and Elina Christova

~ Catered Reception Following ~ Competition Winners’ Recital at 2pm

For more details please visit: rosewoodfanning.org/events or call: 518-372-5253

FRENCH HARPIST COLINE-MARIE ORLIAC Sunday, June 30th, 2019 @ Union College Memorial Chapel from 11am-1pm

“Played with exquisite grace” Gramophone Classical Music Awards 2015 With Pianists: Inna Faliks, Kevin Fitz-Gerald, Pej Reitz, Jeffrey Biegel and Elina Christova

~ Catered Reception Following ~ Competition Winners’ Recital at 2pm

For more details please visit: rosewoodfanning.org/events or call: 518-372-5253


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“Outstanding chamber music in historic venues”


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Schenectady Civic Players

2018-2019 Season

Jean Giraudoux’s The Madwoman of Chaillot

October 12-14 & 17-21, 2018 Steven Banks’

Looking at Christmas December 7-9 & 12-16, 2018

Richard Greenberg’s The Babylon Line

January 25-27 & 30-Feb 3, 2019 Agatha Christie’s

And Then There Were None March 15-17 & 20-24, 2019

Jerome Kass & Billy Goldenberg’s Ballroom

May 3-5 & 8-12, 2019 Yasmina Reza’s

God of Carnage July 19-21 & 26-28, 2019

12 S. Church St, Schenectady, NY 12305 518-382-2081 www.civicplayers.org

2018-2019 Season

The Gingerbread Lady By Neil Simon

September 7 – 23, 2018

Gloria By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

November 2 – 18, 2018

4,000 Miles By Amy Herzog

February 1 – 17, 2019

The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek By Naomi Wallace May 3 – 19, 2019

(518) 462-1297

235 Second Ave, Albany www.albanycivictheater.org

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2018-2019 Company operations

President Michael CameloVice President Connie Rowe RauhauserTreasurer Mark ViscusiSecretary Adrienne ShermanBusiness Manager Nell BurrowsBoard of Directors Nell Burrows Michael Camelo Audrey Carlton Amy Clark Gary M. Hoffmann Connie Rowe Rauhauser Kelly Sanford Trish Scott-Dembling Adrienne Sherman Elizabeth Sherwood-Mack Diane SkibinskiArtistic Director Trish Scott-Dembling Audition Coordinator Jeffrey P. Hocking Outreach Coordinator Judi Merriam Production Recognition Coordinator Paula Farquharson Show Recommendations Coordinator Elizabeth Sherwood-Mack High School Award Coordinators Sue & Greg RucinskiTechnical Director Matt Dembling Lighting Coordinator Sound Coordinators Paul Kraus & Joel Lord Costume Coordinator Patricia Casey Hair & Wigs Coordinator Nichole Burkus Make-Up Coordinator Elizabeth Sherwood-Mack Properties Coordinators Beth Swallow & Gary M. Hoffmann Sets & Tools Coordinator Heather Marlette Stage Management Coordinator Cece Widomski Safety Coordinator Bob Titus Musician Coordinator Adrienne ShermanAudience Services Director Jeffrey P. Hocking Usher Coordinator Amy Jessup Box Office Manager Jeffrey P. Hocking Opening Night Party Coordinators Connie Rowe Rauhauser Playbill Editor Jeffrey P. HockingEducational Director Thomas Della SalaFinance Director Kelly SanfordFundraising & Development Director Amy ShakeMembership & Volunteers Director Elizabeth CoreyPublic Relations & Advertising Director Audrey Carlton Archive Coordinators Alan Angelo & Brian J. Cotterell Webpage Coordinator Mary KozlowskiFacilities Director Mike Deyo


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2018-2019 Company operations

President Michael CameloVice President Connie Rowe RauhauserTreasurer Mark ViscusiSecretary Adrienne ShermanBusiness Manager Nell BurrowsBoard of Directors Nell Burrows Michael Camelo Audrey Carlton Amy Clark Gary M. Hoffmann Connie Rowe Rauhauser Kelly Sanford Trish Scott-Dembling Adrienne Sherman Elizabeth Sherwood-Mack Diane SkibinskiArtistic Director Trish Scott-Dembling Audition Coordinator Jeffrey P. Hocking Outreach Coordinator Judi Merriam Production Recognition Coordinator Paula Farquharson Show Recommendations Coordinator Elizabeth Sherwood-Mack High School Award Coordinators Sue & Greg RucinskiTechnical Director Matt Dembling Lighting Coordinator Sound Coordinators Paul Kraus & Joel Lord Costume Coordinator Patricia Casey Hair & Wigs Coordinator Nichole Burkus Make-Up Coordinator Elizabeth Sherwood-Mack Properties Coordinators Beth Swallow & Gary M. Hoffmann Sets & Tools Coordinator Heather Marlette Stage Management Coordinator Cece Widomski Safety Coordinator Bob Titus Musician Coordinator Adrienne ShermanAudience Services Director Jeffrey P. Hocking Usher Coordinator Amy Jessup Box Office Manager Jeffrey P. Hocking Opening Night Party Coordinators Connie Rowe Rauhauser Playbill Editor Jeffrey P. HockingEducational Director Thomas Della SalaFinance Director Kelly SanfordFundraising & Development Director Amy ShakeMembership & Volunteers Director Elizabeth CoreyPublic Relations & Advertising Director Audrey Carlton Archive Coordinators Alan Angelo & Brian J. Cotterell Webpage Coordinator Mary KozlowskiFacilities Director Mike Deyo


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