Endicott College Performing Arts Department Presents:

ROSE PERFORMANCE HALLWalter J. Manninen Center for the Arts

Endicott College376 Hale Street

Beverly, MA 01915

Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 7:30 PMFriday, April 4, 2014 at 7:30 PM

Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 2:00 PMSaturday, April 5, 2014 at 7:30 PM

A Mainstage Production

Wonderful Town

Directed by Penny Hansen and Becca Kenneally

Congratulations to the Cast!

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Book by Joseph Fields and Jerome Chodorov (Based upon the Play “My Sister Eileen” by Joseph Fields and Jerome Chodorov and the stories by Ruth McKenney)

Music by Leonard Bernstein Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph GreenSketches for “What A Waste” by Betty Comden and Adolph GreenPerformed with permission of the Tams-Witmark Music Library Inc.

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SynopsisAct One

Wonderful Town is set largely in Greenwich Village, that agreeable maze that isn’t what it used to be, and probably never was. The time is the summer of 1935, and a guide is showing tourists the sights on “Christopher Street.” Ruth and Eileen Sherwood appear, fresh off the train from Ohio, and are tricked into renting a dismal basement apartment. Between visits from the clientele of the former tenant (a lady of dim virtue) and the blasting beneath for a new subway, Ruth and Eileen spend a grisly night, and wish they had stayed behind in “Ohio.” The next day, Eileen, a blonde knockout, finds herself surrounded by suitors almost immediately, as usual, while Ruth, a would-be writer, attractive but lacking in confidence, is ignored (“Conquering New York”). Ruth explains her system for “One Hundred Easy Ways to Lose a Man.” Ruth takes her manuscripts to the offices of a magazine edited by Bob Baker. He bluntly tells her that her melodramatic pieces are bad, and that she should write about things she has experienced. He laments the waste of talent in New York (”What a Waste”). Later, feeling sorry for his gruffness with Ruth, he finds the apartment and meets Eileen, who at once falls “A Little Bit in Love” with him. Another visitor is the Wreck, a former athlete who is not exactly married to the girl who shares his lodgings. He is still dazzled by his college fame in football (“Pass the football”), but does excellent ironing, and being unemployed makes himself helpful around the place. Ruth shows up and invites Baker for dinner, to which Eileen has invited Frank Lippencott, a drugstore manager who showers her with gifts from the daily specials. As dinner time approaches, Eileen appears with still another guest, Chick Clark, a brash young newspaperman who is hotly pursuing her. The five make a game try of finding mutual interest (“Conversation Piece”) but the evening breaks up in an argument and Baker muses that what he really wants is “A Quiet Girl.” Determined to be alone with Eileen, Chick invents a newspaper assignment for Ruth, who dashes off to the Brooklyn Navy Yard to interview a group of Brazilian cadets. They, however, have nothing on their minds but Iearning the “Conga!,” and follow the distraught Ruth back to her apartment, dancing all the way. Once they meet Eileen, they switch allegiance immediately and a near-riot ensues as they conga their way through the Village.

Act TwoEileen is arrested for disturbing the peace, but so charms the police at the precinct that they are virtually her slaves, even after learning that she is not Irish (“My Darlin’ Eileen”). Ruth manages to get Eileen released, and doggedly takes a job walking through the streets with a sign advertising the Village Vortex, a nightclub, where the new sensation “Swing!” can be heard. Eileen realizes Ruth loves Baker (“Quiet Incidental” and “Ohio Reprise”) and convinces him that without knowing it he is in love with Ruth. Baker exuberantly expresses his feelings in “lt’s love.” It now appears that Ruth’s story about the Brazilian Navy has won her a job, and Eileen in turn has been given a chance to sing at the Village Vortex, thanks to the notoriety her arrest has brought (“Ballet at the Village Vortex”). Together with Ruth, she sings an old family favorite (“The Wrong Note Rag”). At the dub, Baker and Ruth find each other (“It’s Love Reprise”). For Ruth and Eileen, New York has indeed turned out to be a Wonderful Town.

Thank you, Endicott, for finding our Amy! She loves the stage and you have a great platform to perform! From our Wonderful Town, Weymouth, to

your Wonderful Town, Beverly! Jane and Paul Kirsch

To the coolest, grooviest, cat I know: Anna Whippen! You are a natural performer, you keep

amazing me each day with your ability to work so hard and keep

smiling! I am so proud of you! Love you this much!! -Polo

Congratulations Kelly Brewer and the cast of Wonderful Town! Kelly we are very proud of you,

can’t wait to see the show! Love Mom, Dad and Katie

Hey Amy, “Violet, we have been watching you on the stage since you were a little girl.

Endicott is getting to know your talents. Have fun and show your stuff!

Love, Mom and Dad

Shout Outs

MUSICAL NUMBERS

1. Overture

2. Christopher Street - Tour Guide, Tourists

3. Ohio - Ruth, Eileen

4. Conquering New York (Dance) - Ruth, Eileen, Villagers

5. One Hundred Easy Ways to Lose a Man - Ruth

6. What a Waste - Robert Baker, Associate Editors

7. Ruth’s Stories - Baker, Ruth [as Sandra Mallory, Essie, and Tracy Farraday], Ruth’s Characters: Harry Mallory, Rexford, Danny, Trent Farraday, Babe, Party Guests

8. A Little Bit in Love - Eileen

9. Pass The Football - Wreck, Villagers

10. Conversation Piece - Ruth, Eileen, Frank Lippencott, Robert Baker, Chick Clark

11. A Quiet Girl - Robert Baker

11a. Quiet Ruth

12. Conga! - Ruth: Danced by the Cadets

12a. (Finale—Act 1 Conga! reprise) - Ruth, Company

13. Entracte

14. My Darlin’ Eileen - Eileen, Lee Pappell, Policemen

15. Swing! - Ruth, Villagers

16. Ohio (reprise) - Ruth, Eileen

17. It’s Love - Robert Baker, Eileen, Villagers

18. Ballet at the Village Vortex

19. Wrong Note Rag - Ruth, Eileen, Villagers

19a. (Finale—Act 2 It’s Love reprise) - Company

Upcoming Events

Intercollegiate Jazz FestThursday, April 17, 2104 at 6:30 PM; Rose Performance HallGeneral Admission: $5; EC ID: FREEReception throughout event

Modern Band ProjectThursday, April 24, 2014 at 7:30 PM; Rose Performance Hall

General Admission: $5; EC ID: FREEReception to follow event

Playwriting FestivalFriday, April 25, 2014 at 7:30 PMSaturday, April 26, 2014 at 7:30 PMTia’s Theater; General Admission: $10; EC ID: FREE

Endicott Singers Present: INSPIRED A Chorus Pops ConcertThursday, May 1, 2014, Friday, May 2, 2014 & Friday, May 3, 2014 at 7:30 PMTia’s Theater; General Admission: $10; EC ID: FREE

Repertory Dance Ensemble Presents: HUMAN NATURESaturday, May 17, 2014 at 6:00 PM

Sunday, May 18, 2014 at 6:00 PMEndicott Pond; FREE and open to the public

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5th Annual Hospitality Scholarship Fund Wine, Cheese, and Beer Tasting

Friday, April 25, 2014 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM; Misslewood Tent. Admission: Pre-sale $20 at the Door $25

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ScenesAct 1

Scene 1: Christopher Street, Greenwich Village, New York City, 1935.

Scene 2: Ruth and Eileen’s Studio Apartment.

Scene 3: Christopher Street.

Scene 4: Baker’s Office at the Manhatter.

Scene 5: The Street.

Scene 6: The Back Yard.

Scene 7: The Navy Yard.

Scene 8: The Back Yard.

Act 2

Scene 1: The Christopher Street Station House.

Scene 2: The Street.

Scene 3: The Studio Apartment.

Scene 4: The Street in front of the Village Vortex.

Scene 5: The Village Vortex.

Shout Outs

Good luck Kelly B on your performance in Wonderful Town! We are very proud of you! You Rock! We wish we were there to see you in

person, but we are with you in spirit! Love your aunties in Florida and Mass.

That’s My Girl! Shout Out to Ashley Whippen! Best Wishes for a fantastic show! It’s your Senior show and I am so excited to see you play Ruth in Wonderful Town. Thank you for all your hard work these past four years,

I am so proud of you. Love always, Mom

I am so proud of my big sister!

Love Sophie

Always follow your dreams! It is wonderful watching you perform

on stage! Have a great show! Love, Mom, Dad and Andrew

“Way to go Bec & Ila...all cast & crew...& supportive family, friends & faculty! Such a treat for Endicott &

all us North Shore folks. Doug & Linda Haley”

My superstar!! The littlest actress, Anna Whippen!

making her acting debut as “Bella.” Following in her mother’s footsteps, Anna has been working so hard

getting ready for the show. I am so excited to see her

light up the stage with her smile. Love and hugs!

Nana

Rebecca: Conductor. The music flows through you.

Ila: Strong. The world sees better because of you.

Love is all you need! Bill & Vickie

Break a leg, Ila! We love you.Love Daniel Bumagin and Nancy Topalian

Orchestra

*Endicott College Student

Flute/Clarinet/Piccolo . . . . . . Rach Azrak Flute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meghan Ballard*Trombone . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wayne Branco Drum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jon Butterworth Cello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kyle Cogan*Trumpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sam Crotto*Saxophone/Clarinet . . . Eric Dauenhauer Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . Christopher Lawnsby Violin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loren LeeViola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen McConomyTrumpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Todd Roberts Saxophone . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emma Soules*Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luke Sutherland Violin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jimmy Swanbeck*Flute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abigail Tjornehoj*Conductor . . . . . . . . . . . Becca Kenneally

Cast of CharactersTour Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Aranjo**Mrs. Appopolous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly BrewerHelen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hailey Cook**Wreck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dakota ChristianoViolet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy KirschOfficer Lonigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joel CaronArtists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah Logan, Yousef BakierArt Judge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lauren EckerRadical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alyssa OlsenYogi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melody CurranModern Dancers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suzanne Millett, Nicole TashianPoet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thomas SmokerWriter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew HankinsonMime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michaela HummerSpeedy Valenti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Renee BeauregardEileen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelsey PerezRuth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashley WhippenA Strange Man (Fletcher) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew HankinsonStreet Kids (Julia and Isabella) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ila Bumagin, Anna WhippenEskimo Pie Seller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah LoganRobert Baker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Benjamin CherryFirst Associate Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thomas SmokerSecond Associate Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew HankinsonCharacters in Ruth’s Stories: Mr. Mallory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Ricker Rexford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Andreassi Danny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dakota Christiano Woman Guest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah Pavalec Trent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yousef Bakier Babe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah Logan Male Guest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David AranjoMrs. Wade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michaela HummerFrank Lippencott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James RickerChef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emma CorbettWaitress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lauren EckerDelivery Boy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael SaraccoChick Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joseph AndreassiShore Patrolman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eden TomaszewskiVillage Vortex Advertiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah PavalecStage Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nick Albina, Hugo Burnham, Lauren Holahan(In order of appearance)

Ensemble of Tourists, Villagers, Hep-Cats, Cops, Brazilian Cadets and more:Joe Andreassi, David Aranjo**, Yousef Bakier, Emma Corbett, Melody

Curran, Lauren Ecker, Andrew Hankinson, Sarah Logan, Suzanne Millet*, Nicole Tashian*, Alyssa Olsen, Sarah Pavalec, James Ricker, Michael Saracco, Thomas Smoker, and Eden Tomaszewski.

KARIM BADWAN is a lighting and set designer who works in many mediums, from theatre and dance to television and film. Prior to his return to New England in the summer of 2013 Karim taught Technical Theatre and Design at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Prior to teaching he worked in New York for six years during which time he designed Gypsy, Lend Me a Tenor, and Baby for the Professional Performing Arts School, where he also taught. He remounted Manon Lescaut for the Decapo Opera, and designed a theatrical adaptation of Don Quixote at the Hudson Guild. He also redesigned the Off -Broadway musical Celia and was lighting director for Tyler Perry’s tour of Medea’s Big Happy Family. TV and film credits include The Next Food Network Star for the Food Network, The Breeders’ Cup at Saratoga, Summer and Winter X Games for ESPN, Making the Band, Finale and TRL 3 for MTV, The Line, a digital short for Lorne Michael’s Broadway Productions, Art direction and Lighting direction for the indie film Blood Junkies, Theatrical lighting for the Disney movie The Game Plan, and Club lighting for Fox Searchlight’s Bride Wars. He is however best known for his work with the Boston Ballet where he was the Lighting Director and resident designer for the five years prior to moving to New York. During his time with the ballet he designed Balanchine’s Mozartiana, Stars and Stripes, Serenade, Who Cares, and 4 Temperaments, the last three of which were part of the Ballet’s Spain Tour. Other designs include Don Quixote, La Sylphide, and Helen Pickett’s World Premier of Etesian. Karim is excited to be apart of Endicott College’s production of Wonderful Town and looks forward to future collaborations with Endicott’s amazing performing arts program.

Biographies

LESLIE HELD (Costume Designer) is delighted to be working at Central Square Theater again after designing the costumes for The Nora’s Absurd Person Singular and The Nora/URT’s The Other Place and Arabian Nights (2011 IRNE Award, Best Costume Designer.) She has been designing costumes for many years at such theaters as New Repertory Theatre (The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde), Roundhouse Theater (Angel Street, 110 in the Shade, The Three Sisters, Luv, Out of Our Father’s House, Twelfth Night, Cat on a Tin Roof, among others, The Alley Theater (Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean), Arena Stage (Candide), and the Kennedy Center (Renard the Fox.) She has been the assistant designer and shop supervisor for the New Jersey Shakespeare Festival, Amherst College, Holy Cross College, Boston Conservatory of Music, and the Hasty Pudding Club. From 1989 through 2012, she held the positions of technical instructor and designer for music and theater arts at MIT, where she has designed costumes for many productions of classical and contemporary works. She is a member of USITT (United States Institute for Theatre Technology.)

*Denotes Principle Dancer **Denotes Dance Captain

CrewCo-Director (Staging, Design) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Penny Hansen Co-Director (Music, Production) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Becca Kenneally Choreographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nicole Sao Pedro-WelchStage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Felicia FrankAssistant Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katie ClarkeStage Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dara GoldbergStage Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anna BelmonteVocal Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thomas Smoker Acting Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James RickerTechnical Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Owen Burkett Accompanist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christopher LawnsbySet Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karim BadwanBuilders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tannis Boyajian, Scott HadleyAsst. Designer . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Barnett, Lou Schoenthal, Alex FilomenoSound Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Owen BurkettLighting Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karim BadwanAsst. Lighting Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt McCullochCostume Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leslie HeldAssistant to the Costumer . . . . Christine Alger, Molly Trainer, Diane BrainerdCostumes/Make-up/Hair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bentley Miller, Lauren Holahan Prop Coordinators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audrey Koke, Megan GutwilligProp Assistant . . . . . . . . . . Eden Tomaszewski, Rhiannon Pearson, Emily Lies,

Arturo Camacho, Sabrina Caron, Ajah Tier, Nicole Terrell, Kelly Brewer, Samara DiMouro

Lighting Board Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Haleigh Carbone Lighting/Spot 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kalin LuongLighting/Spot 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sebastian RozoAudio 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kyle Holmquist-ParkerAudio 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erika Berman Run Crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nick Albina, Hugo BurnhamPublicity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anna BelmontePoster/Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kerry CrichtonVideographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ken Bowden Build Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karim BadwanBuild Assistant . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Barnett, Tannis Boyajian, Lou SchoenthalStage Management Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diane McLeanChild Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Haley Desjardins

NICOLE SAO PEDRO-WELCH (Choreographer) is the Coordinator of Dance, and head coach of the Endicott Dance Team at Endicott College. She is also the professor for multiple dance courses within the Performing Arts Department. Nicole earned her Masters of Education in Arts and Learning from Endicott College, her Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance from Point Park University,

and is currently working on her MFA from Goddard College. Nicole has performed with many dance companies and organizations including, Danny Swain Dance Company of Boston, MA, The Boston Celtics Dance Team, and is currently dancing for, PDM: Public Display of Motion, Monkeyhouse, and Quicksilver Dance of Cambridge, MA. In addition to her professional dance and teaching career, her recent choreographed shows for Endicott include, LoveNotes (EC 2012), Finelight, (EC, 2011), a dance, art, and video projection collaboration with professor Cynthia Roberts and professor Larry Volk, R.A.W, (EC 2010), dance, and video projection, Swing Song, (EC 2010), dance and chorus concert with Chair of Performing Arts, Rebecca Kenneally, and Life Horizon (EC 2009) a dance and live paint collaboration with professor, Cynthia Roberts. Nicole’s choreography for Endicott College’s Mainstage Productions include, Annie Get Your Gun (EC 2013), Cabaret (EC 2012), Pippin (EC 2010), and Carnival! (EC 2009). Lastly, Nicole’s achievements for the Dance Team include 5 regional titles from the New England Dance Championships collegiate competition, placement of 6th, 8th, 14th, and 15th in the nation in at the National Dance Team Championship, in Orlando, Florida.

Biographies

KELLY BREWER (Mrs. Appopolous) is ecstatic to be in the cast of Wonderful! She is a junior Hospitality major from Berlin, Massachusetts. Kelly has been doing theater since she was a little girl and continues to love preforming. Kelly has played various roles including “Officer Welch” in Rumors, “Fräulein Schneider” in Cabaret, and a “cowgirl” in Annie Get Your Gun. She wants to

say a HUGE thank you to Penny, Becca, Nikki, Katie, Felicia, Dara, Chris and everyone who helped put this show together! She would also like to thank her friends and family for supporting her. Break a leg cast!

HAILEY COOK (Helen) Dance Captain, is a sophomore Liberal Studies major with minors in Dance and History. She is from Keene, New Hampshire but loves being on the Northshore. She has played “Jasmine” in Aladdin, “JoJo” in Seussical, “Belle” in Beauty and the Beast and was last seen as “Mrytle Mae Simmons” in Harvey. She would like to thank Penny, Becca and Nikki for working so

hard to make this production possible and her family for their support. Lastly, she would like to thank this cast for making this process fun and enjoyable!

DAKOTA CHRISTIANO (Wreck, Danny) is a junior majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Management. He was born and raised in Newtown, Connecticut. This is his second show. Last year’s Annie Get Your Gun where he played “Pawnee Bill” was his entrance into theater. He is having a blast with Wonderful Town and his character “Wreck.” Dakota would like to thank his family,

his directors and staff, and of course the great cast of Wonderful Town.

DAVID ARANJO (Tour Guide, Male Guest) Dance Captain, is a sophomore in the School of Nursing with a minor in Dance. He is from Norton, Massachusetts and is excited to be making another appearance in a performance with Endicott College. David has performed in over thirty shows with Triboro Youth Theatre, Triboro

Musical Theatre, and various other groups. Past roles include: “Enjolras” in Les Miserables, “Hugo” in Bye, Bye Birdie, “Mereb” in Aida, “Mr. Mayor” in Seussical, “The Scarecrow” in The Wizard of Oz, “Scarecrow” in The Wiz, “Harold Hill” in The Music Man, “Harry Potter” in A Very Potter Musical, “Tommy” in Annie Get Your Gun, and most recently, “Warren” in Ordinary Days. He would like to thank his family, the crew, and the cast members for making this such a wonderful experience.

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AMY KIRSCH (Violet) is excited to be “Violet” in Wonderful Town. She is a Sophomore, Early Childhood Education major. She is originally from Weymouth, Massachusetts. She has been in shows all her life and is very excited about continuing her passion at Endicott. She was a “Dining Car Waitress” in Annie Get Your Gun. Amy would like to thank Penny, Becca, Nikki, Katie, Thom, Chris

and James for believing in her and giving her this amazing opportunity. She would also like to thank Kelly Brewer for the time she has put in to helping Amy throughout this entire process. Come on Jackson we’re getting hep!!

PENNY HANSEN (Director) is thrilled to direct what marks her fourth musical collaboration and seventh production at Endicott College. Past credits include Harvey, Annie Get Your Gun, Five Women, Cabaret, Rumors and Pippin. In addition to her position teaching theater and private voice at Endicott College, she is an instructor of voice at Stoneham Theatre, a choreographer,

yoga instructor, and an active performer in the Boston area. Notable credits include Noises Off, Lend Me a Tenor (Quannapowitt Players), She Loves Me (Huntington Theatre Company), Assassins (Company One), Baby (Riverside Theatre Works), and A Funny Thing Happened…Forum (Woodland Theatre). A native of the Chicagoland area, Penny is a graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University (BM, Vocal Performance) and the Boston Conservatory (MM, Opera Performance.)

BiographiesOWEN BURKETT (Technical Director) has worked professionally in theaters all over the Greater Boston area, New England and the country. He has worked on sound, lights, set design and installs for theater and professional audio visual, sound and lighting reinforcement companies for over 12 years. He has assisted and engineered recorded music for several local area performers and bands. He has also played guitar and bass for local bands as well as sound engineer/tour manager for local and international acts. Owen is pleased to put his touring days behind him and work to help Endicott College strive for a more productive and inspirational theater department.

REBECCA KENNEALLY (Director) is Chair of the Performing Arts Department and Director of Choral Activities, at Endicott College. Previously, she was the Director of the Women’s Chorus at The New England Conservatory of Music. Becca is proud of the growth of the Endicott Singers, from six members in 2005 to 40 in

2014, with two select choirs complementing the full ensemble. Collaborative programs with the United States Air Force Band of Liberty, the Beantown Swing Orchestra, the Millennium Gospel Choir, Symphony by the Sea and area colleges have established the group as a competitive ensemble. She also directs the Old North Church Youth Choirs, of Marblehead, MA; their Festival Youth Choir earned second place in the American Prize in 2011. She is a board member for the Massachusetts chapter of the American Choral Directors Association, and has sent up to 11 youth annually to ACDA National and Eastern Honor Choirs. Becca sings and conducts the youth choirs at Music at Port Milford Chamber Music Festival in Ontario, Canada. Theater directing credits include: Annie Get Your Gun, Cabaret, Pippin, Carnival, Kiss Me Kate; How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and The Last Five Years (Marblehead Little Theater). Becca holds degrees in voice and conducting from Northwestern University and The New England Conservatory of Music. Becca lives in Marblehead with her husband, Jeremy Bumagin, their daughter, Ila, 7, and their labradoodle, Lacey. Kenneally hopes that the joy of producing the work of this master composer will be overflowing in its performances. This is the most fun we have had on any production – and the most challenge! “Ahhhh - Swing it!” cast, crew and pit!

ALYSSA OLSEN (Radical) is a sophomore Interior Design major and minor in Studio Art. Although this is her first college show, she has been in many productions with various school and community theater groups in and around her hometown of Georgetown, Massachusetts. She is thrilled to be back on stage. She would like to say a HUGE thank you to Penny, Becca, Nikki, Felicia, Katie,

Dara, Chris, and all the other amazing individuals who helped bring this show to life. Thanks for the wonderful experience!

JOEL CARON (Officer Lonigan) lives in Salem, Massachusetts and teaches Economics as an adjunct faculty member at Endicott. He has appreciated getting to know some of his present and former students outside the classroom, and has thoroughly enjoyed being welcomed and inspired by the amazing talent and enthusiasm of the Wonderful cast and crew of this production. He appeared in last year’s Endicott production of Annie Get Your Gun, and in

recent community theater roles in Oklahoma!, The Music Man, and Ragtime. He has also played “Jacob Marley” in Christmastime productions of A Trolley Christmas Carol at the Griffen Theatre in Salem, Massachusetts and been seen as a zombie in Halloween television commercials.

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SARAH LOGAN (Eskimo Pie Seller, Babe) is a senior from Amesbury, Massachusetts studying Psychology. When she’s not rehearsing for Wonderful Town she can be found eating, sleeping or texting Ryan and Erica. This is the second production she has been in at Endicott. Some of her favorite roles include “Rona Perretti” in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, “Margot” in The Diary

of Anne Frank and “Trisha” in Five Women Wearing the Same Dress. YOUSEF BAKIER (Artists, Trent) is a junior Communications major. He is from Cairo, Egypt and is so happy to be part of this show with this amazing cast. He has enjoyed acting, and making short films, and he has found a great opportunity for on-stage performance. Roles include “King Lear” in King Lear, “Dr. Sanderson” in Harvey. He would like to thank Penny, Becca, and Nikki for their great support and effort with everyone. He also wants to thank the

whole cast including stage managers for their fantastic energy. He also wants to thank his friends for the support and enthusiasm they give him all the time.

LAUREN ECKER (Art Judge, Waitress) is from Saratoga Springs, New York and is thrilled to be in another production at Endicott. She is a sophomore Interior Design student. Previous rolls include “Winnie” in Annie Get Your Gun, “Margot” in Legally Blonde, “Linda” in The Wedding Singer and “Deb” in Ordinary Days. Lauren would like to thank her cast, dog, and sister for being fab. Enjoy the show!

THOMAS SMOKER (First Associate Editor) earned his B.S. in Bible/Music Ministries from Lancaster Bible College and his M.M. in Vocal Performance from The Boston Conservatory. Professor Smoker performs regularly in concerts, operas, and theater. Performances include The Mikado, Die Fledermaus, La Rondine, Keeping

Mr. Lincoln, Fiddler on the Roof, and the tenor soloist in Bach’s Magnificat, Mendelssohn’s Elijah, and Stravinsky’s Pulcinella. Professor Smoker is the Assistant Director of the Endicott Singers and directs the mens ensemble, Bassline. In addition to performing, education is another passion in his life. He currently teaches voice and other performing arts electives and assists with various projects in the Performing Arts Department at Endicott College. Professor Smoker also maintains a private vocal studio in Manchester by the Sea.

MELODY CURRAN (Yogi) is a Sophomore at Endicott College from Ridgefield, Connecticut with a major in Communications. Her past roles include Endicott’s production of Five Women Wearing the Same Dress as “Georgeanne,” as well as “Claire Ganz” in Rumors, “Mary” in The Bald Soprano, “Lucy” in The Welcoming, “Frenchy”

in Grease, “Brooke “(understudy) in Noises off, “Princess Ninetta” in The Love of Three Oranges, and Endicott’s Production of Harvey as “Mrs. Chauvenet.“ Melody has had such a lovely time working on Wonderful Town and adores the everyone involved in the show!

SUZANNE MILLETT (Ensemble Dancer) is a senior Elementary Education major and a Dance minor. She is from Reading, Massachusetts and has grown up on the Northshore. Suzanne also is excited to graduate in May! She can’t believe this is her last college performance. Thanks for all the support Mom and Dad! Dreams do come true!

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NICOLE TASHIAN (Ensemble Dancer) is a junior Communications major with a concentration in Digital Film. She has been singing and dancing since the age of two and has been in numerous productions since the age of four. She has performed with The Reagle Players in Waltham, Massachusetts and was an active

member of her high school drama club. Some of her favorite roles include, “Lucy” in You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown, “Lorraine” in 42nd Street, “Julia” in The Wedding Singer, “Mayzie” in Seussical, and “Frenchie” in Cabaret. She was most recently seen as “Women” in I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Changer and “Betty Chumley” in Endicott’s fall production of Harvey. Nicole would like to thank her wonderful family for never missing a performance and wishes her fellow cast and crew the best of luck!

CHRIS LAWNSBY (Accompanist) is a math teacher at Rockport High School. He grew up in Hamilton, Massachusetts and went to college at Colgate University. This is his first show with Endicott College, but he’s played piano for many productions over the

last 12-ish years, personal favorites including: The Last Five Years, West Side Story, Chicago, Oklahoma!, and of course, Wonderful Town. He would like to thank both the production team and the entire cast for their hard-work and dedication; everybody involved has made this production a joy to be a part of. He’d also like to thank the production staff for being sensitive to getting him home before his bedtime.

FELICIA FRANK (Stage Manager) is a graduating senior Studio Art major with a double minor in Theater and Education. She is from Weymouth, Massachusetts and could not have been more content with being on the Northshore these past four years. In her

time here at Endicott she is very grateful for all the theater opportunities she has been given. Stage Managing shows for the Performing Arts Department include Fuddy Meers, Pippin!, Cabaret and Annie Get Your Gun. Directing endeavors with the Drama Club include co-directing The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee with the wonderful Katie Clarke and directing I Love You You’re Perfect Now Change. She was even given the chance to Assistant Direct Harvey with the fabulous Penny Hansen this past fall. Felicia is appreciative for all Endicott has given her inside and outside of the EC community. Outside endeavors include Child Wrangling at North Shore Music Theatre last summer and her fall semester long internship as the Production Assistant at Firehouse Center for the Arts in Newburyport. She would like to thank Penny, Becca, Nikki as well as Karim Badwin, Diane McLean, Dara Goldberg and our amazing cast who made this journey a most enjoyable and memorable one.

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DARA GOLDBERG (Asst. Stage Manager) is a senior Psychology major with a concentration in Criminal Justice and minor in Victimology. She is very local, having grown up in Peabody, Massachusetts. Her stage managing credits include Rumors, Five Women Wearing

the Same Dress, and Harvey. She was also the assistant stage manager for Cabaret and Annie Get Your Gun. Dara is so thrilled to have been a part of the Endicott College theater program these past three years and is happy to end her college career with Wonderful Town. A huge thanks goes out to Mom, Dad and Sam for their support as well as the entire cast and crew of Wonderful Town. An extra special thanks goes out to Penny, Becca, Nikki, Katie Clarke and Felicia. I could not have done this without any of you.

KATIE CLARKE (continued) her to be involved in this amazing production. Directing credits include Endicott College Drama Club productions of Women and Wallace, Valentine’s Day and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee which she had the privilege of co-directing with fellow student Felicia Frank. On stage credits include “Rose” in Meet Me in St. Louis, “Annie” in Annie Get Your Gun, “Fräulein Kost” in Cabaret, “Catherine” in Pippin!, “Susan” in [title of show] and “Hermia” in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Katie would like to thank her parents, the talented cast and crew and her supportive co-workers. She hopes you cats enjoy the show!

KELSEY PEREZ (Eileen) is a junior Psychology major with a minor in Music. She is from Newtown, Connecticut and has been in many musical theater productions throughout her college career including, Cabaret as “Rosie” and Annie Get Your Gun as “Juggler.” She has now been cast as a lead for the first time in her entire musical theater career as, “Eileen Sherwood” in Wonderful

Town. She is also actively involved in Endicott Singers and Harmonelle, which perform throughout the year. She would like to thank the entire cast and the entire panel of directors and stage managers for all of their hard work and love. She would also like to thank “Wreck” for being the best football player on the face of the earth. Last but not least, she would like to thank “Ruth Sherwood” for being the best sister anyone could ask for, she looks up to her and loves her for all that she does.

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MICHAELA HUMMER (Mime, Mrs. Wade) is a sophomore Hospitality Management major from Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. She is ecstatic to be playing the role of “Mrs. Wade” in this production. Some of her past appearances on stage include “E.J. Lofrgen” in Harvey, “Rose Mundy” in Dancing at Lughnasa, and “Hope”

in Almost, Maine. She would like to thank Penny, Becca and Nikki, as well as the amazing cast that made this journey so wonderful!

ANDREW HANKINSON (Second Associate Editor) was born and raised on a farm in northern Vermont. After completing his degree in Geology at Oberlin College, he moved back east to find his calling; it may have called collect... Andrew spent a great deal of his young adult life involved with his local theater and has performed with a variety of other community groups over the

years. He has appeared in such roles as: “Sky Masterson” in Guys & Dolls, “Friedrich” in The Sound of Music, “Lieutenant Wright” in The Secret Garden, “Prince Chulalongkorn” in The King and I, “Neville Landless” in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, “Stephen” in Godspell, “Andrew” in Jesus Christ Superstar and “Bobby” in Cabaret. Additionally, Andrew performs regularly with the Endicott Singers.

RENEE BEAUREGARD (Speedy Valenti) is a sophomore Hospitality Management major with a concentration in Event Management. She is from Cumberland, Rhode Island and a graduate of Bishop Feehan High School. She has enjoyed on stage appearances at Triboro Youth Theatre as well as having the pleasure of interning alongside the director. Her previous roles include “Eulalie

Mackecknie Shinn” in Music Man, “Yellow Brick Road” in The Wiz, “Issachar” in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and “Bellatrix Lestrange” in A Very Potter Musical. This is her first theater production with the Endicott College Performing Arts Department and is thankful for their warm welcome. She would like to thank her family for their tremendous support as well as the entire cast and crew of Wonderful Town!

EMMA CORBETT (Chef) is a Freshman at Endicott College from Branford, Connecticut. Her major is Psychology. She is a member of Endicott Singers, Cornerstone, and Model United Nations. She participated in local theater in her home town. Some of her previous roles include “Lily St. Regis” in Annie, “Robin” in Godspell,

and “Nina Rozario” in In The Heights. She would like to thank Becca, Penny, Nikki and all of the crew for putting together such a great show! To the cast, break a leg I love you all!

BiographiesSARAH PAVELEC (Woman Guest, Village Vortex Advertiser) is a senior Psychology major and Human Services minor. She is very excited to be performing in her last show at Endicott. Sarah is from Albany, New York, but has thus far enjoyed her time in Massachusetts and plans to stay in the area after graduation. She has appeared

in many other shows including, Cabaret, I Love You You’re Perfect Now Change, The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee. She would like to congratulate her fellow seniors on a wonderful last show together and thank the rest of the cast, crew and directors who have made her experience in theater enjoyable and memorable.

MICHAEL SARACCO (Delivery Boy)15, is a freshman at Austin Prep in Reading, Massachusetts. He is honored to be performing with Endicott for a second time, after playing “Jake Oakley” last spring in Annie Get Your Gun. He has performed with Stoneham Theatre, NextDoor Theatre, Winthrop Playmakers, ACT Andover, Theatre

Company of Saugus, Riverside Theatre Works, and Marblehead Little Theatre. Favorite roles include “Donkey” in Shrek, “Charlie Brown” in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, “Joseph” in Joseph…Dreamcoat, “Tin Man” in The Wiz, “Charlie” in Willy Wonka, “Artful Dodger” in Oliver, and many more. When not performing, Michael enjoys running, traveling, taking voice lessons, and music. He would like to thank Penny, Becca, Nikki, and the cast and crew for making this show such a great experience!

EDEN TOMASZEWSKI (Shore Patrolman) is a freshman Marketing Communications major with double minors in Music and Event Planning from Nashua, New Hampshire. She loves being involved with performing arts and a member of the Endicott Singers. During the fall, Eden had the pleasure of being the Stage Manager for

Ordinary Days. Eden would like to thank Penny, Becca, and Nikki for the opportunity to perform for the first time in college production. She would also like to thank her family and friends at school and back home for their endless support.

KATIE CLARKE (Asst. Director, understudy Ruth, Eileen) is a recent graduate of Endicott College where she earned her BA in English with a concentration in Creative Writing and minor in Theater. Katie currently works for Boston Children’s Theatre as the Box Office Manager and the Assistant to the Executive Director. Katie

also teaches children’s drama, music and creative movement classes for KidPowerment in the Greater Boston Area. She would like to thank her mentors Penny Hansen, Rebecca Kennelly and Nikki Sao Pedro-Welch for allowing

ILA SARAH BUMAGIN (Street Kid Julia) second grade, is thrilled to be in her second full-length show at Endicott College with her mother, Becca Kenneally, and all of her friends in the cast and crew – especially Anna Whippen! Ila sings in the Old North Church Youth Choir in Marblehead, studies piano with Eva Martin in Marblehead, dances at Kids in Motion in Marblehead, and has performed in

school performances of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Gingerbread Baby, The Mitten and numerous concerts. She has also performed dances, magic tricks and jokes in talent shows. Ila loves nature, tennis, softball, swimming, and her dog, Lacey. Ila wants to thank her father, Jeremy Bumagin, and her “village” for getting her to rehearsals, Penny Hansen and Nikki Sao Pedro-Welch for encouraging her and teaching her so much, and cast and crew members who spent countless hours drawing, doing homework and practicing piano with her. She hopes everyone breaks a leg!

ASHLEY WHIPPEN (Ruth) is a senior Education major with a Theater minor. Ashley has been singing since she was 4, and acting since she got her first lead as “Lucy,” in her 4th grade’s performance of Dig-It! Ever since she has felt truly at home on stage. Ashley has pursued as many opportunities in the performing arts as she could find, whether it be Endicott Chorus, Drama Club, or singing with the

Beantown Swing Band. When off stage, Ashley enjoys cooking up a storm, playwriting, and enjoying a nice cup of joe in the morning, afternoon, and night. At Endicott, Ashley has treasured being able to play roles such as, the fabulous “Sally Bowles” in Cabaret, the mischievous “Dolly” in Annie Get Your Gun, and the eccentric, but loving “Veta” in Harvey. This year, in her final performance as part of Endicott’s Mainstage Theater, Ashley has had the pleasure of playing “Ruth Sherwood.” Witty, bright, and indescribably unsure of herself, “Ruth” is one of the most interesting and challenging roles Ashley has played thus far. Ashley plans on pursuing her acting career after college, and hopes to bring her dreams to that real wonderful ‘town,’ of New York City, or head West for Los Angeles some day very soon. Ashley is incredibly thankful to have had the honor of working with Becca Kenneally and Penny Hansen, who helped her discover and cultivate her true passion on stage. Morgan Freeman describes this passion brilliantly, “Acting means living, it’s all I do and all I’m good at. If I weren’t getting paid well, I would still be acting in a small troupe somewhere.” Ashley is in complete agreement: to act is to live, and she is so happy to have been able to live fully with this amazing and wonderful cast over the last few months. Cats, make it solid!

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ANNA WHIPPEN (Street Kid Isabella) is a 5-year-old, full-time pre-schooler and part-time performer. She is thrilled to make her debut on stage as, “Bella” in Wonderful Town. Anna has always considered herself to be an expert on emotions, and is so excited to bring those emotions to a live audience! On Saturdays, you can find Anna at soccer practice, or dance class for tap and ballet, naturally. In

her spare time, she enjoys painting, playing dress up, singing, and wearing the color pink. Part of Anna’s inspiration for acting comes from her favorite

JOE ANDREASSI (Chick Clark, Rexford) is a senior Communication major, with a Theater minor. Joe is a self-proclaimed deity. At more than one point in Joe’s Endicott career, Doc Wylie has commented that Joe is not only someone we should all strive to be more like, but also his close personal friend. From an early age, Joe knew he wanted to be in front of the camera. After graduating, Joe plans to

travel to California to try his hand at big-time acting, just like “Eugene Levy.” If you should want to contact Joe’s agent so Joe can perform stand-up at your child’s birthday party, the number is 774-392-1004. Joe is quite pleased to play the part of “Chick Clark”; a character that Joe feels is misunderstood and just needs love. No matter what you think of him, he is able to redeem himself and warm your hearts, just like Joe. This will be Joe’s final theater performance at Endicott College. Joe would like to leave you with this, “It’s about the good walk and the hard walk and the young girls you’ve made cry. It’s about make a little music every day till you die. It’s a beautiful ride.” Joe will be missed at Endicott College but he has to go on to bigger better things. There are brighter pastures ahead for Joe Andreassi and we must accept that he will be gone next year, but not forgotten. We love you Joe!

JAMES RICKER (Frank Lippencott, Mr. Malloy, Acting Coach) is a recent graduate of Emerson College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Media Arts with a minor in Acting. He graduated in December of 2013 after studying in Los Angeles for his last semester. Formally a student at Endicott College, James transferred after his sophomore year to Emerson to study film and acting. As a Beverly native,

James is happy to be back performing at Endicott College. Previous shows at Endicott College include, Pippin! and Fuddy Meers.

BENJAMIN CHERRY (Robert Baker) is a freshman Hotel Management major. He was born and raised in Kennebunk, Maine and can’t think of a better place to be than Endicott. This is his first Endicott production and is more than excited to be performing for you. Some of his past stage credits include “the Bullfrog” in Honk! (Kennebunk High School) and “Sky Masterson” in Guys and Dolls

(Kennebunk High School.) He would like to thank Penny, Becca, and Nikki for this opportunity, as well as his highly supportive cast of characters back home. A special thanks goes to Mom, Dad, David, Tricia, and Thomas, without them I wouldn’t be where I am today.

BiographiesANNA WHIPPEN (continued) movie characters, such as “Belle” from Beauty and the Beast, ”Anna” and “Elsa” from Frozen, and “The Lorax,” from The Lorax. But Anna’s greatest source for inspiration comes from watching her mom, “Miss Ruth Sherwood” (Ashley Whippen) who has always encouraged Anna to pursue her dreams. Anna would like to thank the cast and crew of Wonderful Town for being so supportive these last few months, and wishes them a great show!