Presents:

at the Noel S. Ruiz Theatre

Sound Designer NICOLLETTE CAROSI

Lighting Designer

ALISON WEINBERGER

Costume Designer

RONALD GREEN III

Musical Director

MATTHEW W. SURICO

Set Designer

PATRICK GROSSMAN

Stage Manager TJ SMITH

PRESENTS

JAN 12 - FEB 2, 2019PIPPIN

Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

Book byROGER O. HIRSONN

DirectorASHLEY NICASTRO

C h o r e o g r a p h e rASHLEY NICASTRO

Music & Lyrics by STEPHEN SCHWARTZ

Original Produced on the Broadway Stage by Stuart Ostrow

Directed on the Broadway Stage by Bob Fosse

2013 Broadway revival directed by Diane Paulus

Theo Ending Original ly Conceived In 1998 by Mitch Sebastian

ARTISTIC

OPERATIONS

Social Media/Website Designer...........................................................................Brendan NobleCustodial Maintenance..........................................................Alex Diamond, Erich Grathwohl

HOUSE STAFF

Volunteer House Managers: Alyse Arpino, Kate Arso, Patti Adamo, Marc André Ausset, John D’Orta, Anita Lalor, RoseAnn Petrizzo

Michael Sherwood, Marie Sixt, Denice Sidorowicz, Sue Tiernan

Volunteer Ushers: Patti Adamo, Mary-Francis Altaner, Michelle Antonelle, Kate Arso,Doreen D’Orta, Carol DiSalvo, Erin Donahue, Chris Farley, Jodie Fox,

Ron Fox, Sheri Fox, Ben Galioto, Diana Goldstein, Toby Goldstein,Dawn Grimes, Sandy Hiller, Peg Houdek, Anita Lalor, Debbie Linneman, Vana

McClure, Juliana Jagielo, JoAnn Nevins, Diana Petrizzo, RoseAnn Petrizzo, Norm Roscoe, Sue Roscoe, Larisa Schadt, Michael Sherwood, Denice Sidorowicz, Gregg Sixt,

Jackie Smith, Sue Tiernan

Interested in Volunteering? Email Kate Arso at Kate@cmpac.com

Artistic Director...............................................................................................Patrick GrossmanExecutive Administrator.......................................................................................Kristen Digilio

Educational Coordinator......................................................................................Kristen DigilioSubscriptions/Group Sales............................................................................................Kate ArsoMarketing/PR.....................................................................................Kate Arso, Brendan NoblePlaybill Advertising...................................................................................Doodle Dog Graphics

Director/Choreographer..................................................................................Ashley NicastroMusical Director.........................................................................................Matthew W. SuricoStage Manager................................................................................................................TJ SmithCostumes and Wigs........................................................................................Ronald Green IIISet Designer...................................................................................................Patrick GrossmanMaster Carpenter...................................................................................................Jenn HockerScenic Charge...........................................................................................................Kim LeckerLighting Designer.......................................................................................Alison WeinbergerLighting Board Op...........................................................................................Ashley NicastroSound Designer/Board Op...........................................................................Nicollette CarosiProp Master...............................................................................................................Karen TeseSound Assistant...................................................................................................Tim Haggerty

Box Office ..............................................................Kate Arso, Rachel Arso, Kristen Digilio,Frances Manziak, Larisa Schadt, Liam Summers

ADMINISTRATIVE

Executive Director..................................................................................................Alyse Arpino

BOARD of DIRECTORSChairman.........................................................................................................Marc Hollid-AussetVice-Chairman........................................................................................... Timothy PappalardoTreasurer..........................................................................................................................Bob SolakSecretary..............................................................................................................Porzia DiGiorgioDirectors..................................................................................Ellen Dumlao, Christine JannsonFounding Members..........................................................Lynn Cahalan, Joseph Campanello*,

Noel S. Ruiz*, Brian Schnurman* Deceased

CAST

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Leading Player..................................................................................Nicole FragalaFastrada..............................................................................................Sari FeldmanBerthe....................................................................................Jennifer DemopoulosLewis................................................................................................David DiMarzoCharles................................................................................Douglas VandewinckelPippin............................................................................................Mikey MarmannCatherine.........................................................................................Emily EdwardsTheo..............................................................................................Michael Coppola

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The Players:Miguel Almanzar, Steven Charles, Steven Cottonaro, Vincent Donnadio,

Katie Johnson, Steffy Jolin, Christian Kalinowski, Gia Keddy, Maggie Overbaugh, Adriana M Scheer, Shaina Stroh, Liam Summers

Musical Numbers ACT I

*There will be a 15 Minute Intermission. Proceeds of our 50/50 Raffle will go towards our Best Seat in the House Campaign. We Thank You for your

Support*

Scene 1: THE OPENING "Magic To Do".................................................................................The Players "Corner of the Sky"..................................................................................PippinScene 2: HOME.............Leading Player, Charles, Pippin, Lewis, and FastradaScene 3: GLORY "War is a Science"........................................................Charles and The Players "Glory".............................................................Leading Player and The PlayersScene 4: THE FLESH "Simple Joys"...................................................Leading Player and The Players "No Time At All"..........................................................Berthe and The Players "With You"...................................................................Pippin and The PlayersScene 5: REVOLUTION "Spread a Little Sunshine"....................................................................Fastrada "Morning Glow"...........................................................Pippin and The Players

ACT II

"Entr'acte"Scene 1: POLITICSScene 2: ENCOURAGEMENT "On The Right Track".............................................Leading Player and PippinScene 3: ORDINARY LIFE "Kind of Woman"...............................................................................Catherine "Extraordinary"............................................................Pippin and The Players "Love Song".....................................................................Pippin and CatherineScene 4: THE FINALE.......................Leading Player, Pippin, and The Players

PIPPIN ORCHESTRAConducted by Matthew W. Surico

Reeds: Nicole Mihalek, Andrew Lenahan; Trumpet: Kevin Merkel; Trombone: Kim Gabriele; Violin/Viola: John Dumlao; Cello: Jennifer Flaum;

Guitar: Gregory P. Franz; Bass: Chris Tucciarone; Drums: Kevin Moran; Percussion: Michael Villarica; Keyboards: Matthew W. Surico, Danny Passadino

ABOUT THE CAST(Cont'd From Below) DROWSY CHAPERONE (Kitty), WEST SIDE STORY (Anyboys), to name a few. Sari also runs a musical theatre program for children in Miller Place, TheatricsPerformingArts.com

Nicole Fragala (Leading Player) is thrilled to be returning to the CMPAC stage. Past credits include Lucy (Jekyll and Hyde) Anita (West Side Story) Fraulein Köst (Cabaret) and Carla (Nine). She was also recently seen in West Side Story in Concert with the Philadelphia Orchestra and Bernstein’s Mass with Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Nicole also teaches private voice. She would like to thank Ashley, Matt and TJ for this “glorious” opportunity.

Mikey Marmann (Pippin) is very excited to be back on the CM stage! He was last seen as Younger Brother in last season's Ragtime, and was recently in the casts of Aida, Bonnie & Clyde, and Bring it On!. Some other credits include The Hunchback of Notre Dame (The Argyle Theatre), Into the Woods (CAP21), West Side Story (Priscilla Beach Theatre), and Hairspray (Smithtown PAC). Mikey is a recent graduate of the brand new BFA program at Molloy College/CAP21. Thanks to Ashley, Matt & TJ, and of course, to Mom, Dad, Sam, and to his son, Finnick, who is making his stage debut in this production! (MikeyMarmann.com / @MikeyMarmann)

Douglas Vandewinckel (Charles) Doug is delighted to make his CM debut in this favorite musical – the very first show he ever saw on Broadway. He is no stranger to audiences in the region, appearing in a variety of venues and productions, including: Fiddler on the Roof (Tevye), 1776 (Franklin), My Fair Lady (Doolittle), Man of La Mancha (The Padre), Sweeney Todd (Judge Turpin), Guys and Dolls (Nicely Nicely), Will Rogers Follies (Clem Rogers), Oliver! (Mr. Bumble) The Fantasticks (Hucklebee), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Senex), Ragtime (J.P. Morgan), Witness for the Prosecution (Sir Wilfred Robards), The Music Man (Charlie Cowell), Into the Woods (Narrator/Mysterious Man), The Importance of Being Ernest (Chasuble), and Shakespeare in Love (Burbage). Many thanks to his wife and family for their continued support, and to audiences everywhere for supporting live theatre.

Michael Coppola (Theo) is so excited to be performing on the CMPAC Main Stage for the very first time. He was just 6 years old when he took his very first class with CM Little Kids. Michael would like to thank and is especially grateful for the support and encouragement he received from CM’s Kristen Digilio, Matthew W. Surico and M.E. Junge. He would not have been here performing today without them! His favorite role The Queen of Hearts (Alice in Wonderland Jr.). Michael would like to give a big thank you to his friend and vocal coach Steven Tompkins for believing in him and helping him to find his voice. Love to his Mom, Dad and Marissa for always standing by his side and giving him the love and guidance so he can find his own “Corner of the Sky”.......

Jennifer Demopoulos (Berthe) is delighted to debut on the CM stage. Jenn loves comedic roles and is super excited to play Berthe. Some of her favorite credits include: Anything Goes (Reno Sweeney), 42nd Street (Dorothy Brock), Sister Act (Sister Mary Lazarus), Young Frankenstein (Frau Blucher), The Wedding Singer (Rosie Hart), Guys and Dolls (General Cartwright). Jenn thinks everyone at CMPAC are SUPERSTARS! Many Thanks to Ashley, Matthew & TJ.

David DiMarzo (Lewis) is thrilled to be returning to the CMPAC Main Stage, after last appearing in Phantom as Count Philippe de Chandon. Some of his favorite past credits include: Beauty and the Beast (Beast), Cabaret (Cliff Bradshaw), Ragtime (Willie Conklin), Saturday Night Fever (Joey), Anything Goes (Lord Evelyn Oakleigh), and Rent (Collins). Other CMPAC credits include, Hair, Memphis, Aida, Urinetown (Lockstock), On the Town and many more. He would like to thank Ashley, Matt, and T.J. for the opportunity to be a part of one of his favorite shows and this spectacle of a production. Enjoy!

Emily Edwards (Catherine) is ecstatic to be a part of the cast of Pippin! Recent credits include White Christmas (Betty), Rocky Horror (Janet), On the Town (Claire), Last Five Years (Cathy), Into the Woods (The Witch), Bonnie & Clyde (Bonnie). Thank you to Ashley, TJ, and Matt!

Sari Feldman (Fastrada) this is Sari’s CM debut with PIPPIN. National Tours: CATS, ANNIE. Some favorite credits include THE BOY FROM OZ (Liza), LEGALLY BLONDE (Paulette),

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Miguel Almanzar (Player) is elated to be returning to CMPAC after last appearing in On The Town and the LI premiere of Cry-Baby The Musical. Past theatrical credits include Once Upon a Mattress (Jester), Grease (Danny Zuko), and The Wiz (Scarecrow). Miguel would like to thank Ronnie, Matthew, TJ, his cast and especially Ashley for being the absolute best at what they do. Extending love to his family and friends for their everlasting love and support. To Keana, love you always.

Steven Charles (Player) is excited to return to the CM stage in Pippin! Favorite credits include AIDA (Mereb), Ragtime (Ensemble) and Dreamgirls (Ensemble). “If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” -Maya Angelou

Steven Cottonaro (Player) is extremely excited to work on this production with such a talented cast. Previous credits include Bullets over Broadway (David Shayne), Cry-Baby (Wade Walker), Beauty and the Beast (Lumiere), Saturday Night Fever (Tony Manero), Grease (Danny Zuko), Avenue Q (Princeton/Rod), Young Frankenstein (Fredrick), Music Man (Harold Hill), Wedding Singer (Robbie Hart), Shrek (Lord Farquaad) and Rocky Horror (Brad). He would like to thank TJ, Matt, and Ashley for all their incredible work on this production

Vincent Donnadio (Player) is thrilled to be returning to the CM stage in one of his favorite shows. He was previously seen in On The Town and Spamalot at CM. Other credits include Next to Normal (Gabe), Bring It On (LaCienega), Carrie (Tommy Ross) among many others. Special thanks to Ashley, Matt, and TJ for giving me this amazing opportunity and believing in me! We’ve got magic to do just for you!

Katie Johnson (Player) is ecstatic to be back on stage for her fifth show at CM! She was most recently part of the ensemble in Cry-Baby. . Favorite past roles include Amber in Hairspray, Sandy in Grease, Columbia in The Rocky Horror Show, and Frieda in Carrie. She has been a featured dancer in numerous productions including All Shook Up, In The Heights, Footloose, and Saturday Night Fever.

Steffy Jolin (Player) is thrilled to be back at CM! She was last seen in the ensemble of their recent production of Bullets Over Broadway and Aida as Aida herself. Steffy graduated from Adelphi University with a BS in Music/Vocal Performance. Other credits include Sister Act (Sister Mary Robert/Deloris U.S.), In the Heights (Vanessa, Carla), Dreamgirls (Lorell Robinson),

(Cont'd From Below) American Idiot (Extraordinary Girl), Once on this Island (Ti Moune), Jekyll and Hyde (Lucy Harris), All Shook Up (Lorraine), Hairspray (Lil Inez, Dynamite, Motormouth Maybelle), Legally Blonde (Pilar), Seussical (Gertrude/Bird Girl), Ragtime (Sarah). Steffy would like to thank her family and friends for all their love and support!

Christian Kalinowski (Player) is proud to be appearing Pippin and again being involved with another CM production. Recent shows on this stage include Phantom (Rocky Horror), Gangster (Bullets Over Broadway), and Ensemble (On The Town). He would like to thank his family and friends as well as the production staff for yet another incredible opportunity. Think about the sun!

Gia Keddy (Player) is ecstatic to be joining the Main Stage cast of Pippin . She will also be featured in the upcoming CM Teens production of Pippin as well.

Maggie Overbaugh (Player) is excited to combine her passions for gymnastics and theatre into one as an acrobatic player. This is her sixth show at CMPAC, including On the Town, Les Miserables (School Edition) and Grease. She would like to thank Ashley and TJ for this wonderful opportunity.

Adriana M. Scheer (Player) is overjoyed to be apart of this magical production on the CMPAC stage! Previous credits include White Christmas (Judy Haynes), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Esmeralda), Mamma Mia! (Lisa), Carrie: The Musical (Norma), The Wedding Singer (Linda), American Idiot (Heather), and A Chorus Line (Kristine/Judy). Adriana would like to thank Ashley, Matt, TJ, the cast and crew for all their hard work, and to her amazing friends that give her so much support! @adrianamscheer

Shaina Stroh (Player) is happy to be on the CM stage. Recent credits include Camelot (Nimue), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Muzzy), Cabaret (Helga), Ragtime (Sarah’s Friend) and many more. She would like to thank Ashley, Matt and TJ for this wonderful opportunity and the whole cast and crew for making this a great production. She would also like to thank her friends and family for their continuous love and support.

ABOUT THE CAST

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ABOUT THE CAST AND CREW Liam Summers (Player) is making his Main Stage debut in CMPAC’s Pippin. He is excited to use his love for gymnastics in a different scenery and can’t wait for the wonders of performing on a stage. He’d like to thank his family for all their love and support of him and his constant injuries.

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Ashley Nicastro (Director/Choreographer) is truly honored to have the most extraordinary cast & crew for this production. Recently, she directed/choreographed On the Town and Phantom on the CM stage. CM choreography credits include Annie, Aida, Jekyll & Hyde, Ragtime, and the LI Premiere of both Cry-Baby the Musical and Bullets Over Broadway. After Pippin, she has the pleasure of directing/choreographing Newsies on the CM stage. Huge thanks to Patrick, Matt, and TJ for being the best at what they do. All of my love to my Matt, who makes my life magical every day. For Bobbi.

Matthew W. Surico (Music Director) has been the Resident Music Director at CM for 4 years. Favorite credits include Les Miserables, On the Town, Beauty and the Beast, Jekyll & Hyde, Dreamgirls, Memphis, West Side Story, The Wedding Singer, A Christmas Carol, South Pacific, A Year with Frog and Toad, Bye Bye Birdie, RENT, Into the Woods, Fiddler on the Roof and the LI Premiere of Bring It On: The Musical. Matthew has also written My Christmas Elf (Music/Lyrics), Sue Ology and the (Possibly) Haunted House (Music/Lyrics) and Assumptions (Book/Music/Lyrics). Thanks to Ashley & TJ for being a dream team and the entire cast, crew & pit for being incredible. Love always to Kev.

TJ Smith (Stage Manager) TJ is excited to be stage managing Pippin nearly 20 years after he played the title role on the same stage. Favorite Stage Manger credits include Ragtime and Dreamgirls. CM has been a beautiful journey he has been traveling for most of his life. He is exceptionally grateful for the extraordinary forever family.

Ronald Green III (Cosutmes and Wigs) has served as resident costumer here at CMPAC for the past 13 years and Resident Costumer at Smithtown PAC for the past 7 years. Favorite credits include: Jekyll and Hyde, Evita, A Little Night Music, Grease, 42nd Street, Little Women, Assassins, Dreamgirls, The Marvelous Wonderettes (All four), West Side Story and Cabaret. Directing Credits: Gypsy (2x), Lippa's Wild Party, Annie, Seussical, Wonderettes (3 & 4), Cabaret, It Shoulda Been You, Jekyll and Hyde, Little Women, and Dreamgirls. For Noel.

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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST

Michael Coppola Jennifer Demopoulos David DiMarzo Emily Edwards

Sari Feldman Nicole Fragala Mikey Marmann Douglas Vandewinckel

Liam Summers

Katie Johnson Steffy Jolin Christian Kalinowski Gia Keddy

Maggie Overbaugh Adriana M. Scheer Shaina Stroh

Miguel Almanzar Steven Charles Steven Cottonaro Vincent Donnadio