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CAST LISTS
debsweb entertainment
presents
The 75th
by Israel Horovitz
Starring:
Cooky Klein as Amy Chamberlain
Lenny Klein as Arthur "Cookie"  Silverstein
Directed/Produced by Debbie Starker
Assisted by John Tighe
West Babylon Library       Sat, July 25   @ 2pm
Emma Clark Library   Wed, Sept 23 @ 12:30pm
Arena Players Main Stage presents Strictly Murder
June 12 - July 5
Fri/Sat at 8pm, Sun at 3pm
Tickets: $20 Fri/Sun, $25 Sat
296 Route 109, East Farmingdale
Reservations/info (516) 293-0674
www.ArenaPlayers.org
CAST LIST
Peter...Keith Francis
Suzy...Claudia Casamassimo
Jonas...Tommy Carroll
Ross...Rich Jimenez
Miriam...Nancy Walsh.
Arena Players Second Stage Theatre
presents
Cahoots (The Peppermill Murder!) by Rick Johnston
June 19 through July 26; 9pm Fri/Sat, 3pm Sun
Tickets: $20 Fri/Sun, $25 Sat
294 Route 109, E Farmingdale
For reservations/info, phone (516) 293-0674. Visit us on the web @ www.ArenaPlayers.org.
CAST LIST
GRANT.....Clifford Parks
LOIS....Barbara Kirshner
AL...........Eugene Dailey
JAN...Adrienne Pelligrino
KEN...........Rick Malone
Levitas Center for the Arts
Thurs-Sat at 8PM, Sun at 5PM
Tickets: $25 adults, $10 for students <21 (ID Required).
Group rates for 10 or more are available.
For info, reservations, group rate, subscriptions, call (631) 287-4377
Reserve seats via e-mail at reservations@southamptonculturalcenter.org
Michael Disher directs and choreographs
Kathleen Papot is musical director
The Cast:
Kerriann Otano as the Witch
Michael Contino as the Narrator
Emily Hudson as Cinderella
Brett Chizever as the Baker
Meridith MacBain as his Wife
Stephen D'Amico as Jack
Jessica Stolte-Bender as Jack's Mother
Lauren Rowland as Little Red Ridinghood
Bethany Dellapolla as Cinderella's Stepmother
Matthew O'Connor as Cinderella's Father
Laura Ahrens and Christine Martinez as Cinderella's Stepsisters
Karen Otano as Cinderella's Mother
Vay David as Granny and the Giant
Isabel Alvarez as Rapunzel
Christopher D'Amico as Rapunzel's Prince
Jacob Boergesson as Cinderella's Prince and The Wolf
Adam Fronc as the Steward
Amy Rowland, Dan Yaiullo and Jack Impellizeri...Chorus
The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport presents Crazy For You
June 25 - Aug 16
Thurs-Sat @ 8pm, Sun @ 2pm
Matinees on Sat July 11, 18, Aug 1, 15 @ 3pm
Sun, July 5, 26, Aug 9 @ 7pm
Tickets: $60 & may be purchased by calling (631) 261-2900, by visiting www.engemantheater.com,
or at the Box Office at 250 Main St, Northport
Produced by Richard T. Dolce
Directed by Alan Souza
Choreographed by Vic DiMonda
Musical Director...Donny Jones
Casting Director...Stephen DeAngelis
Set and Costume Design...Michael Bottari & Ronald Case
Lighting Design...Martin E. Vreeland
Hair and Wig Design...Mark Adam Rampmeyer
Stage Manager...CJ LaRoche.
The cast:
Eric Santagata as Bobby Child
Pilar Millhollen as Polly Baker
Brian Gonzales as Bela Zangler
Erin Mosher as Irene
Michael Sample as Lank
With:
John Cormier, Laurie DiFilippo, Rebecca Fale-Chiu, Brody Hessin, David Houston,
Danielle Kelsey, Amanda Kloots-Larsen, Beau Landry, Chris LeBeau, Erika Odegard, Jessica Pierson, Nicky Romaniello, Richard Rowan, Joan St. Onge, Shaver Tillit
Arena Players Second Stage Theatre
presents
Second Stage Comedy Improv
by the
Second Stage Comedy Troupe
Saturdays at 10:30pm
July 11, 25
Aug 8
Sept 12, 26
Oct 10, 24
Nov 7, 21
Dec 5, 19
The Players:
Vinnie "Vegas" Gilbert
Bree "Jailbait" Klauser
Christopher Hahn "Solo"
Charlie "Darkness" Connley
Megan "Coco Liche" Gilroy
The Cultural Arts Playhouse Presents The Rocky Horror Show
Every Saturday at Midnight June 27-Sept 5
*Special Friday 9PM Shows on July 3, 17 & 31
Cast:
Frank N Furter: Joseph Beurlein
Brad:Jerry Callahan
Janet: Ally Antun
Magenta: Lauren Florio
Riff Raff: Nick Stefani
Columbia: Melanie Mednick
Eddie: George Anagnastakos
Dr. Scott:Paul Lichtman
Rocky: Ryan Ziegler
Narrator: Surprise Narrator every weekend
Phantoms
Felipe Arroyave. Danielle Coutieri,Remy Faulding, Melanie Farber, Stephanie Tapoler
Understudies:
Magenta: Stephanie Tapoler
Dr. Scott: George Anagnastakos
*Special Show events TBA with contests and prizes!
The Minstrel Players of Northport Present 
Neil Simon's The Odd Couple (Female Version)
Sat: July 25 and Aug 1 at 8PM, Sun: July 26 and Aug 2 at 3PM
Houghton Hall Theatre, Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main St, Northport Village.
$15 Adults and $12 Seniors/Children
631-732-2926 or visit us online at www.minstrelplayers.org
Cast:
Stephanie M Augustin…Vera
Roseann Baldanza…Mickey
Jennifer Chirles…Florence
Demetria Frohn…Sylvie
Lou Lentino…Jesus
Karen Ottomano…Rene
Ray Palen…Manolo
Tara Palen…Olive
Production Staff:
Bernie Caprera…Lights
Rob Cashman…Technical Director
Becky Goldberg…Asst Director
Edward H. Kyle III…House Manager
Karen Manz…Prop Mistress
Debbie Palen…Director
Andrew Schild…Stage Manager
BroadHollow Theatre Company at Elmont
presents
Little Women, The Musical
700 Hempstead Tpke, Elmont
For ticket info/reservations, please call the Box Office at (516) 775-4420 or (631) 581-2700, or visit our website at www.broadhollow.org.
July 11 - 26
Directed by Glen J. Beck
Musical Direction by Stephen Goldstein
Stage Managed by Alicia Parendo
Cast
Marmee - Mary Ellin Kurtz
Jo - Taylor Sorice
Beth - Kate Keating
Meg - Jennifer Leibowitz
Amy - Amy Tova Zacks
Laurie - Christopher Leidenfrost-Wilson
John Brook - Jason Howard
Professor Bhaer - Tarmo Kirsimae
Aunt March/Mrs. Kirk - Phyllis March
Mr. Laurence - Mark Tarantino
Bay Street Theatre
presents the American Premiere of
Dinner
July 7 - Aug 2
Previews Tues, July 7-Fri, July 10
Opening night Sat, July 11
Tues-Sat at 8pm, Sun at 7pm
Matinees beginning Wed, July 15 at 2pm
and Sat after that at 4pm through the run
Tickets ($55 and $65)
online at www.baystreet.org
or by calling the Box Office at 631-725-9500
or in person at the Box Office, open daily at 11am
The Cast:
Paige...Mercedes Ruehl
Lars...Daniel Gerroll
Wynne...J. Smith-Cameron
Hal...Reed Birney
Sian...Laura Campbell
The Stranger... Brian Hutchison
Clare Rose Playhouse of Patchogue
presents
Sylvia by A.R. Gurney
631-654-0199
Fri-Sat: July 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 at 8pm
Sun: July 12, 19, and 26 at 2pm
The Cast:
Sylvia…Amanda Cohen
Greg...Ed Stever
Kate…Claire Parrella Curran
Tom…Matt Pernice
Phyllis, Leslie…Linda McKnight
Production Staff
Director…Ed Stever
Production Crew…JD Productions
John Drew Theater at Guild Hall
presents
The Glass Menagerie
By Tennessee Williams
Wed-Sun, July 8- 26 @ 8pm
Previews: Wed July 8, Thurs July 9, Fri July 10
Press Opening Sat, July 11
Preview Shows and Wed: $50/$48 members
Thurs, Fri and Sun:  $55/$53 members
Sat: $65/$63 members
$10 Students <18 must be present at time of
pick-up at the Will Call window of the box office
in order to receive this heavily discounted ticket
Directed by Harris Yulin
Starring:
Amy Irving
John Behlmann
Louisa Krause
Ebon Moss-Bachrach
The Arena Players Repertory Company
presents
Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew
Courtyard of the Vanderbilt Mansion, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport
July 4 - 26; Fri/Sat at 8pm, Sun at 7pm
Special Celebration Performances: 5pm Sat, July 4 & 7pm Sun, July 5
Admission is $15
Reservations/info:
Vanderbilt Museum (631) 854-5550
Arena (516) 293-0674
Visit us on the web @ www.arenaplayers.org
CAST LIST
LUCENTIO...Evan Donnellan
TRANIO...Tom Donnarumma
BAPTISTA...Bob Rosin
GREMIO...Dean Schildkraut
HORTENSIO...Tom Tafero
KATHERINE...Meg Ginnity
BIANCA...Nicole Intravia
PETRUCHIO...Keith Cornelius
GRUMIO...Richie Applebaum
VINCENTIO...John Wolf
WIDOW...Nancy Walsh
SERVANT...John Wolf
North Fork Community Theatre
presents
Guys and Dolls
July 23*, 24, 25, 26+, 30**, 31,
Aug 1, 2+, 5**, 6, 7, 8+, 9++
Evening Performances at 8PM
Matinee Performances at 2:30PM
+ Evening and Matine Performance 
++ Matinee only
*Opening Night Reception: 7PM  
** Ice Cream Nights: 7PM
For Tickets, visit www.nfct.com
or call 631-298-NFCT
Director: Bob Beodecker
Producer: Marilee Scheer
Music Director: Heather Kopp
Choreographer: Jessica Benitez
Cast:
Corinne Araneo, Ryan Beodeker,
John Bradley, Evelyn Carrasquillo,
Chelsea Chizever, Abbey Clark,
Katie Comando, Mike Drozd, Tim Ferris, Keara Galvin, Hanora Gralton, Justin Harris, Brandon Hollborn, Emily Horn,
Sam Kortchmar, Hannah Kulp, Tess Leavay, Michael LePre, Kayla Lessard,
Tara McKenna, Becca Mincieli,
Jessica Moreno, Sara Morey, Meghan O’Brien, Patrick O’Brien, Jack O’Donnell, Peter Peterson, Brendan Quinn, Erin Quinn, Beth Richter, Brittany Rocco, Luke Sisson,
Christina Stankewicz, William Toth,  Nicholas Troisi
The James Street Players presents Once on This Island
at the United Methodist Church, 21 James St. Babylon
Thurs, July 23, Fri, July 24, Sat, July 25 at 8pm & Sat, July 25, Sun, July 26 at 3pm
Directed by of John Bonavita
Musical Direction by Christopher Rosselli
All tickets are $15
Visit www.jamesstreetplayers.org for directions and online ticket purchases
or call 1-866-811-4111
Cast list:
Caleb Andriella- Daniel’s Father
Christine Antolini-Storyteller
Ava Bonavita-Asaka
Jean Bonavita-Agwe
Jenna Briedis-Erzulie
Dylan Bustamante-Danielle Beauxhomme
Dylan DeGaetano-Storyteller
Suzanne Downing-Madame Armand
Daniel Ermert-Gatekeeper
Joseph Ferraro-Papa Ge
Kristin Golder-Storyteller
Aly Kantor-Mama Euralie
Tavia Landry-Young TiMoune
Alex Leitch-Armand
Matthew McLean-Storyteller
Joseph Piazza-Storyteller
Lauren Prendergast-Young TiMoune
Alex Rivera-Andrea
Tommy Rosati-Tonton Julian
Ariana Spinelli-Storyteller
Chelsea Temple-TiMoune
Michael Zayas-Beauxhomme
Ensemble
Anthony Bertuglia, Emily Brodtman, Michael Esposito, Jeanette Floria,
Gina Giambruni, Taylor Hogan, Kevin Kavitt, Tim Landry, Stephanie Lim,
Miranda Lupion, Lisa Maher, Kristen Maldonado, Danielle Napolitano,
Dominique Napolitano, Jessica O’Brien, Robert Poole, Tyler Smalling, William Valenti
CM Performing Arts Center presents The Producers
931 Montauk Hwy.
Oakdale, NY 11769
Box Office: (631) 218-2810
www.cmpac.com
Performance Schedule:
Fri: 8PM: July 10, 17,  24
Sat: 8PM: June 27, July 11, 18, 25
Sun: 2PM: June 28, July 12, 19, 26
Sun: 7PM: July 5 & 19
Wed: 2PM: July 22,
Wed: 7:30PM: July 8 & 15
Tickets: $22 Adults, $20 Seniors, $16 Students
Cast List:
Max Bialystock: Michael Buscemi
Leo Bloom: Craig Boccia
Ulla Inga Hansen: Lindsay DeFranco
Roger de Bris: Ryan Nolin
Carmen Giya: Kevin Burns
Franz Leibkind: Dan Ferrante
Old Lady: Kaity Cave
Supporting Cast:
Anthony Arpino, Brenda Birkeland, Michael Burke, Luke Connors,
Zach Forbes, Mackenzie Gallo, Michael Horn, Courtney Kenyon,
Antonette Knoedl, Mark Maurice, Jackie Miekiewicz, Johnny Passadino, Sr.,
Jim Rhodes, Erin Sforza, Bryan Speroni, Julie Speroni, Marquez Stuart
Theatre Three Productions Inc. presents The Wedding Singer
Book by CHAD BEGUELIN & TIM HERLIHY / Music by MATTHEW SKLAR
Lyrics by CHAD BEGUELIN / Written by TIM HERLIHY
July 11 - Aug 15 on the Mainstage
Box Office: 631-928-9100
Production Staff:
Scenic Design...RANDALL PARSONS
Costumes Design...RAQUEL VIDAL & BONNIE VIDAL
Lighting Design...ROBERT W. HENDERSON, Jr.
Properties...JULIE HOFFMAN
Sound...TIM DAVID
Technical Direction...NEIL CREEDON, Avancy, Inc.
Production Stage Manager...CORRYN MANWILLER
Choreographed by JEAN P. SORBERA
Music Director...KEVIN F. STORY
Directed by JEFFREY SANZEL & JEAN P. SORBERA
The Cast
Robbie Hart...MORGAN HOWELL RUMBLE
Julia Sullivan...ANYA ABSTEN
Glen Guglia...JON RIVERA
Holly...SARI FELDMAN
Sammy...CHRISTOPHER DUFFY
George...TROY MORGAN
Rosie...JOY TEPEDINO
Linda...SARAH TRANCHINA
Angie...DANA BUSH
Harold/Ricky...MICHAEL PUGLIESE
Mookie...RYAN ALVARADO
Tiffany...KRISTIE KOOS
Waiter...JASON GARRISON
Jared...JOSH GREENBLATT
Debbie/Sideburns Lady/China Clerk/Ticket Agent...ELIZABETH ANN TRUPIA*
David/Shane/Ronald Reagan Impersonator...CHADD MICHAEL McMILLAN
Priest/Loser Guy/Mr. T. Impersonator...TYRELL ROBERTS
Donny/Father of the Bride/Bum...DENNIS SETTEDUCATI
Crystal/Tina Turner Impersonator/Large Lady...CRYSTAL GRANDISON
Donatella/Imelda Marcos Impersonator...CAITLIN MESIANO
Bad Haircut Guy/Billy Idol Impersonator/Waiter...RYAN RAYBUCK
Cyndi Lauper Impersonator...ALYSON CLANCY
*Dance Captain
Arena Players Main Stage presetns The Gin Game
296 Route 109, East Farmingdale
July 10 through Aug 2
Fri/Sat at 8pm, Sun at 3pm
Tickets:$20 Fri/Sun, $25 Sat
For reservations/info, phone (516) 293-0674
Visit us on the web @ www.ArenaPlayers.org
CAST:
Weller Martin...Edwin Young
Fonsia Dorsey...Jacqueline Muro
The Stage Theatre
presents
Driving Miss Daisy
2222 Hewlett Ave, Merrick
516-868-6400
July 11 - Aug 9
Cast of Characters
Daisy Werthan.......Marilyn Welsher
Hoke Coleburn.......Rodney Sheley
Boolie Werthan......Stu Whalen / Patrick J. Hughes
Directed by - Tony Georgan
Airmid Theatre Company presents The Emperor of the Moon by Aphra Behn
July 22 – Aug 9
Wed-Sat at 7pm, Sun at 3pm
Nissequogue River State Park, King’s Park
Admission: FREE
For Information Call: 631-704-2888 or info@airmidtheatre.org
The cast:
Elyse Beyer
Jonathan Holtzman
Antoine Jones
Junior Mendez
Elena Mercantini
Ellen Mittenthal*
Perryn Pomatto*
Michael Schwendemann
The artistic team:
Adapted and Composed by John Franceschina
Directed by Tricia McDermott
Music Direction by S. Cosmo Mallardi
Tymberley A. Whitesel...Set Design
Olga Mills...Costume Design
Dramaturgy by Angie Balsamo
Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts
presents the professional L.I. premiere of
The Great American Trailer Park Musical
Music and Lyrics by David Nehls / Book by Betsy Kelso
July 18 - Aug 30
2 E. Main St, Smithtown  631-724-3700
scparts@optonline.net * http://www.smithtownpac.org
*Adult language and situations.
Tickets: Thur/Sun. $26 • Fri/Sat $30
Students with valid ID $18
Thurs, July 30 Matinee 2PM Tickets $16 )
Discount for groups 10+
Contact us at spacgroupsales@optimum.net
or call the box office 631-724-3700
THE CAST:
Norbert Garstecki    Bob Butterley
Jeannie Garstecki    Jennifer Collester Tully
Pippi    Erin Furey
Betty    Christina D.
Lin     Jennifer Roller
Pickles    Ashley Grossman
Duke    Ed Huether
St Kilian Players & Margaret Barrett
Present
Disney's Beauty & The Beast
Music by Alan Menken / Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice
Book by Linda Woolverton
Performances:
July 25 & 31 & Aug 1 @ 8pm, July 26 & Aug 2 @ 3pm
Location: St Kilian School Auditorium, 50 Cherry St, Farmingdale
Tickets: $12-Available at the St. Kilian rectory Mon-Sat 9am-9pm
For Info Call 516-249-0127-Rectory or Ticket Manager
The Cast:
Amy O'Neil-Belle
Steven Cottonaro-Beast
Nora Bardak-Mrs Potts
Bob Domingo-Cogsworth
Bob Kuppelmeyer-Lumiere
Kathy Cullen-Wardrobe
Christina Young-Babette
Eric Vazquez-LeFou
Greg Padden-Gaston
Roger Felice-Maurice
Brian McKenna-D'Arque
The Ensemble:
Jeanne Marve; Marie Chiarelli; Joanne Domingo; Luisa Marino;
Cynthia Neyer; Danielle Roedig; Hank Szlepcsik;
Kathy Cruickshank; Aileen Pancoast; Allie Eibeler;
Theresa Roedig; Kathy Schwantner; Anthony Licari;
Caitlin Murano; Christine Moore; Alessandra Moore;
Cynthia Burhans; Joe Montano ; Karen O'Rourke;
Kathy Burdge; Katie Gessner; Kira Lupeke; Paul Clores;
Richard Rutkowski; Theresa Mckenna; Thomas Roedig;
Grace O'Neill; Tricia Russell; Barry Charles; Jennifer Beneventano
Orchestra
Michelle Lisi-Flute & Piccolo
Brittany Licari-Flute
Rachel Roesch-Violin
Breanna Romaine-Violin
Megan Gaskin-Percussion
Tech/Stage/Costume & Sound Crew
Jean Byrnes, Mike Byrnes, Peggy Clores, Jenmarie Byrnes
Scott Gross, Rob Roedig, Dave Rodenburg,
Sal R. & Sal L. & Diane Scimeca, Hank Szlepcsik, Terry Toner,
Gary Piacentini--Musical Director
Tricia Russell & Christina Young--Choreographers
Bob O'Neil--Director