Disney's Beauty and the Beast

MPAC gratefully acknowledges the following generous sponsors of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. You helped make this year’s Spring Musical magical!

Proud Lead Sponsor

The Beast

Kristin Elliott Charitable Fund

Bud & Sudy Mayo and Anne Mayo Ferrante

Charming Candelabra

Kennedys Law LLP

Magic Mirror

Nancy and Howard Moseson

Belle’s Beauty

Jeanne and Joe Goryeb

Peapack Private

Mary Jane Robertson and Jock Clark

The Rosenbloom Foundation

Nikki Sumpter

Wendy and Greg Supron

Enchanted Rose

Katherine and Joseph Brucchieri

Ann and Art Corwin

Delta Dental of New Jersey

Thomas and Marylyn McLaughlin

Anita J. Siegel

For the 3rd year, Adam Greene and his dedicated team at Trend Motors Volkswagen are so excited to be the lead sponsors of MPAC’s Spring Musical!

Since 1965, Trend Motors Volkswagen has earned its reputation for exceeding all your expectations to genuinely make you feel like family. Partnering with MPAC to enrich our community and our lives here in Morris County is so heartwarming and absolutely everything we are about.

To all the proud loving parents, families, and friends of these special young and gifted performers, my heart is so happy for you! You are so blessed. The unforgettable memories we make here at MPAC are truly what life is all about.

The Trend Motors family is sincerely thankful to be part of this amazing weekend to share the love and joy with you!

Trend Motors President Adam Greene & the amazing cast of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

MPAC’s Spring Musical is always a highlight of the Season!

Congratulations to the talented student performers, crew and directors for their brilliant work!

MPAC’s arts education is second to none.

- Jeanne and Joe Goryeb

Mayo Performing Arts Center Presents

Music by ALAN MENKEN

Lyrics by HOWARD ASHMAN & TIM RICE

Originally Produced by DISNEY THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS Originally Directed by ROB ROTH

Book by LINDA WOOLVERTON

Incidental Music and New Vocal Arrangements by Michael Kosarin Vocals Originally Arranged by David Friedman Dance Music Arrangements by Glen Kelly Orchestrations by Danny Troob

Director/Choreographer CATHY ROY

Musical Director/Conductor CHARLES SANTORO

Associate Choreographer ELLEN MIHALICK

Production Coordinator HEATHER BALL

Costume Designer BARBARA CANACE

Assistant Choreographer BRIANNA ASCIONE

Production Stage Manager KATHERINE WAINSCOTT

Sound Designer ED CHAPMAN

Assistant Costume Designer CAROL RUTLEDGE

Stage Manager CASSANDRA HOYT

Lighting Designer/ Production Director CHRIS BALL

Hair & Wig Designer DEREK ALFANO

Props Supervisor JON RODRIGUEZ

Assistant Stage Manager GRACE DI MEO

Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

DISNEYʼS BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.co.uk • www.mtishows.com • www.mtishows.com.au

Projection Design by Adam Flemming. Scenery originally designed by Robert Andrew Kovach and built by Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, PA. Costumes by Ryan Moller provided by Tuacahn Costume Rentals. Additional costumes provided by Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia PA.

Congratulations to the entire cast and crew!

Cooper,

We love watching you shine on stage. We are so proud of you!

Lots of love,

-Mom, Dad, and Jake

Olivia,

We’re so proud of you. Keep shining your light!

We love you, Mommy, Daddy, Nathaniel & Noah

Congrats to the cast and crew of Beauty and the Beast!

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR

Beauty and the Beast remains one of Broadway’s biggest successes of the current era and is considered to be Broadway’s first legitimate family show, birthing generations of new theatre goers. Adapted from the animated Disney film, this classic musical is filled with fantastic opportunities and exciting challenges for our young performers and Artistic Staff and seemed like the perfect fit for our 10th annual Spring Musical! Not only is it filled with fun and vivid characters, amazing sets and costumes, a great score and wonderful staging opportunities, but underneath it’s all about love, kindness and seeing others for who they are inside.

I feel very lucky to work for an organization so dedicated to providing positive, nurturing and inspiring experiences in the arts to individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. I share that dedication and passion immensely, so this year is extra special as we were able to add a Sensory Friendly performance of Beauty and the Beast!! I hope this enables many more individuals and families to experience the magic of theatre and this production!

This production was a huge undertaking and wouldn’t have been possible without the tremendous effort of our fantastic Cast, Artistic Staff and Production team! We have truly experienced the wonder of transformation as we all worked together to bring this “tale as old as time” musical to the stage. It has been a real team effort and every single step has been a joy! I thank you all from the bottom of my heart!

To our audience and supporters, words cannot express our gratitude for your support and belief in our program! We hope that you too are transformed by what you see, to dream a little harder, believe a little more and to recognize the beauty that is found within, in yourself and others!

Sincerely,

Cathy Roy Director

Dear Granddaughter Sophia,

We are so proud of you. Sophia you have a beautiful voice and a great stage presence. All the best!

Love, Grandma & Grandpa

Ella,

You will always be our silliest girl!

We love you and are so proud of you. Break legs, kiddo!

Love, -Mom, Dad, Jackson & Fergie

A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO

We are so excited to present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast this year – our 10th spring production! The cast and crew have put in so much time, work and energy into making this a wonderful and memorable performance.

Our spring productions are a labor of love for all involved, and the experience for the performers will be priceless. Our young performers get to work with and learn from experienced professionals who share their love for the performing arts in a nurturing, supportive team environment that reflects the heart of MPAC’s educational philosophy.

MPAC’s Education Department is a leader in arts education in New Jersey. Year after year, thousands of children get to partake in arts experiences, including Performing Arts School classes, student recognition programs, school residencies, in-theatre field trips, The Miracle Project™, our performing arts programs for children on the autism spectrum and with other specific needs, and as members of The Performing Arts Company, our talented musical ambassadors. It is an honor to welcome these children into our building and help them begin a lifelong love of the arts.

Learn more about MPAC’s education programs on our website — or by asking any child who has ever taken a class here or come to a performance!

I would like to thank our many sponsors, led by Trend Motors, for their generous support of Beauty and the Beast. On behalf of the staff and Board of Trustees of Mayo Performing Arts Center, I would like to congratulate Cathy Roy, our Education Director and Director of Beauty and the Beast, her entire cast and creative team, the production crew and especially our wonderful youth performers on a job well done. We’re all so proud!

Best wishes,

Allison Larena President & CEO Mayo Performing Arts Center

Break A Leg, Oliver!

(But if it’s not baroque, don’t fix it!)

We are so proud of you!

Love, Dad, Mom, Emma, and Ricky

To Sophia and Cast, There is nothing sweeter than the success that comes from hard work. Take time and enjoy every bit of it!

Congratulations on a wonderful performance.

Love, Uncle Chris

CAST

Beast .............................................................................................................................................................

COLE JANUZZI*

Belle AISHA REHAN

LeFou JUSTICE VERA

Gaston ........................................................................................................................................................... AIDAN BUNETA

Silly Girls

ELLA CONROY, JENNA FLAKE, CATHERINE GOLIOTO, REBECCA TILLETT

Maurice JIM CONROY

Cogsworth ..................................................................................................................................................... OLIVER SHOAF

Lumiere NOLAN LARDIERE

Babette

Mrs. Potts ............................................................................................................................................

CHARLOTTE SPECK

DANIELLE FERLAND*

Chip CALI RODRIGUEZ

Madame de la Grande Bouche

KAMRYN KOERNER

Monsieur DʼArque ..........................................................................................................................................CAIDEN LOYER

Understudies

Beast/Gaston - KEVIN WEHRAHN; Belle - LIZZ PIETRUCHA; Mrs. Potts - JULIANNA BELLES

Townspeople, Enchanted Objects

LAYNA ARVANITES

BRYELLA V. CHALLANDES

SOPHIA CHMURA

NAOMI COHEN

AMELIA CORCORAN

NINA DAROCHA

JULZI DESTEFANO

JAMES FICO

OLIVIA KATE HAMADA

JAKE HAMILTON

JULIA HELMS

LIAM HOUSTON

IVY HUDSON

JOSIAH IRWIN

DESTINY KEITH

HANNAH KELLEY

DYLAN KLUG

JOSEPH LANIGAN

SOPHIA LYNN LOMBARDI COOPER MANDALA

Voice of Prologue Narrator - JIM CONROY

SONIA MELI

MIA ADRIANNA MUÑOZ

DAVID OLIVEIRA

ZION PEARSON

LIZZ PIETRUCHA

KELSEY POLLACK

SOPHIA REHAN

MILES SCHMIDT

RYAN SNYDER

NICHOLAS TRUPIA

*Cole Januzzi and Danielle Ferland appear through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

PRODUCTION

Director/Choreographer

CATHY ROY

Musical Director CHARLES SANTORO

Associate Choreographer ELLEN MIHALICK

Assistant Choreographer BRIANNA ASCIONE

Production Stage Manager KATHERINE WAINSCOTT

Stage Manager CASSANDRA HOYT

Assistant Stage Manager GRACE DI MEO

Production Coordinator HEATHER BALL

Costume Designer BARBARA CANACE

Assistant Costume Designer CAROL RUTLEDGE

Lighting Designer CHRIS BALL

Wig Designer/Stylist

Sound Designer

Sound Mixer

DEREK ALFANO

ED CHAPMAN

ADAM ORSECK

Fight and Safety Consultant KEN MILLER

Dialect Consultant

DUSTIN BALLARD

Make Up Designer CHELSEY CAVALCANTE

Costume Assistant LORRY RIPLEY

Costume Assistant

TATE OLITT

Costume Assistant ZOE SELESNICK

Make Up Artist

BEVERLY CAVALCANTE

Hair & Wig Assistant ERIN DAWSON

Hair & Wig Assistant ELENA REBIMBAS

Hair & Wig Assistant EVELINA MAE OLIVERI

Production Director CHRIS BALL

Production Manager ANDY WEST

Production Manager MERI LARSEN

Head Audio Engineer DAVE CIFELLI

IATSE Steward

JOHN OʼKRINSKY

Lighting Director JIM SARGENT

Technical Assistant LUKE KOSTUCHIK

Audio Technician ROB KENT

Catering & Hospitality Manager ESTHER NEIBART

Education Manager

PAS Coordinator

JENNY BOECKEL

JON RODRIGUEZ

Education Coordinator JULIE DWOSKIN

Education Intern CHRISTOPHER BRUNO

Education Intern MAYA KOSEROWSKI

WHOʼS WHO IN THE CAST

AIDAN BUNETA AISHA REHAN AMELIA CORCORAN

BRYELLA V. CHALLANDES CAIDEN LOYER

CATHERINE GOLIOTO

CHARLOTTE SPECK

COLE JANUZZI COOPER MANDALA

DESTINY

HANNAH KELLEY

WHOʼS WHO IN THE CAST

IVY HUDSON

JAKE HAMILTON

JAMES FICO

JENNA FLAKE

JIM CONROY

JOSEPH LANIGAN

JOSIAH IRWIN

JULIA HELMS

JULZI DESTEFANO JUSTICE VERA KAMRYN KOERNER KELSEY POLLACK

LAYNA ARVANITES

MUÑOZ

WHOʼS WHO IN THE CAST

MILES SCHMIDT

NICHOLAS TRUPIA

NINA DAROCHA

NAOMI COHEN

NOLAN LARDIERE

OLIVER SHOAF

OLIVIA KATE HAMADA

REBECCA TILLETT

RYAN SNYDER

SONIA MELI

SOPHIA CHMURA

SOPHIA LYNN LOMBARDI

SOPHIA REHAN

Rebecca

Your hard work and dedication to your art shines through in every performance.

We are incredibly proud of the performer that you have become.

Best of Luck to the cast and crew!

Love Mum and Dad

Disneyʼs Beauty and the Beast SCENES AND MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT ONE

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

Prologue Orchestra

Scene 1: Village

Belle Belle, Gaston, LeFou, Silly Girls, Other Villagers

No Matter What...................................................................................... Maurice, Belle Maurice Travels Maurice

Scene 2: Forest

Wolf Chase #1 Maurice, Wolves

Scene 3: Castle

Scene 4: Cottage

Me Gaston, Belle

Belle (Reprise) Belle

Scene 5: Castle

Home .................................................................................................................... Belle

Home (Tag) Mrs. Potts, Madame

Scene 6: Tavern

Gaston .................................................................. LeFou, Gaston, Silly Girls, Villagers

Gaston (Reprise) Gaston, LeFou

Scene 7: Castle

How Long Must This Go On? Beast Be Our Guest ...................................................Lumiere, Chip, Mrs. Potts, Castle Staff

If I Canʼt Love Her Beast

THERE WILL BE ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION (Scenes and Musical Numbers continued on next page)

Scenes and Musical Numbers (Continued)

ACT TWO

Entrʼacte ..............................................................................................................

Orchestra

Scene 1: Forest

Wolf Chase #2 Belle, Beast, Wolves

Scene 2: Castle

Something There Belle, Beast, Mrs. Potts, Lumiere, Cogsworth

Human Again ...........Lumiere, Mrs. Potts, Madame, Chip, Babette, Cogsworth, Staff

Beauty and the Beast Mrs. Potts

If I Canʼt Love Her (Reprise)................................................................................. Beast

Scene 3: Cottage

A Change in Me Belle

The Mob Song Gaston, Monsieur DʼArque, Villagers

Scene 4: Castle

The Battle The Company

Home (Reprise) Belle

Transformation/Finale Ultimo ..................................................Beast, Belle, Ensemble

Bows All Exit Music Orchestra

Beauty and the Beast ORCHESTRA

Music Director/Conductor: Charles Santoro

Keyboard 1: Kristin Cappuccino

Keyboard 2: Chris Curcio

Keyboard 3: Nancy Chamberlain

Bass: Sean Francois

Drums: Eric Borghi

Percussion: Peter Saleh

Cello: Ansel Cohen

Trumpet 1: Tim Wendt

Trumpet 2: Rick Savage

Trombone/Tuba: Tom Kamp

Reed 1: Scott Grimaldi

Reed 2: Mackenzie Conroy

Reed 3: Tessa O’Boyle

Violin 1: Marti Sweet

Violin 2: Aurora Mendez

Horn: Patricia Schmitt

Harp: Karen Stern

“Tale as old as time”

MPAC brings the best of Broadway to Morristown!

Congratulations to the brilliant young performers of Beauty and the Beast, Director Cathy Roy, and the entire MPAC team.

- Wendy and Greg Supron

“Certain as the sun...”

…

MPAC has done it again!

Congratulations to MPAC on its 10th Annual Spring Musical and to the many students who use their extraordinary talents to bring stories like Beauty and the Beast to life!

- Kristin Elliott

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MPAC is dedicated to providing exceptional arts education to children and adults of all ages and abilities. Our Performing Arts School (PAS), founded in 2006, is a performancebased theatrical training program which serves approximately 700 students per year with over 20 classes a week within a supportive and creative atmosphere.

MPAC is proud to offer The Miracle Project™ New Jersey, a fully inclusive program for children with autism and other special needs. For more information, please contact Education Director Cathy Roy at croy@mayoarts.org. Major support for The Miracle Project at MPAC is provided by Bruce I. Jacobs and Kenneth N. Levy of Jacobs Levy Equity Management.

Dear Sophia,

Congratulations on your magnificent achievements! Your hard work has truly paid off, and we couldn’t be more proud to celebrate your first performance at Mayo Performing Arts Center in Beauty and the Beast.

You’re going to shine bright! We can’t wait to see you light up the stage.

All our love - Mom, Dad, & Ryan

Dear Joseph and the cast and crew of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST,

We are so happy to BE YOUR GUEST this weekend for the shows!

Best of luck, and break a leg!

The Lanigan Family

CAST BIOGRAPHIES

LAYNA ARVANITES ( Ensemble) is proud to be in her second MPAC production, Beauty and the Beast. Last year, she loved performing in Matilda and is grateful for the support of her mentors, Cathy Roy and Charles Santoro and for all her teachers at MPAC over the years. Layna has been a part of the MPAC arts education program since age 5 and is currently a proud member of the theatre company. She loved playing the role of Mrs. Potts in her middle school’s 2024 Spring Musical production of Beauty and the Beast at Frelinghuysen Middle School where she attends 7 th grade. In addition to her experiences at MPAC, she appeared as Lucy in You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown with Annie’s Playhouse and has learned and performed at the Shakespeare Theatre of NJ. She is passionate about singing and you may have seen her as a finalist at Morristown OnStage in 2022. In addition to singing and acting, she enjoys ice skating, art, piano, and writing stories. Layna would like to thank her family for all their love and encouragement.

AIDAN BUNETA (Gaston) is a junior at Hanover Park High School and is thrilled to be a part of his second MPAC Spring Musical. Most recently, Aidan played Emmett in Legally Blonde and Chip in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Hanover Park. Previously, he was Willard in Footloose with A Work of Heart Productions and last spring he played Matildaʼs not very bright, older brother, Michael in MPACʼs production of Matilda. Additionally, Aidan has played Daddy Warbucks in Annie, Beast in Beauty and the Beast, Shrek in Shrek the Musical, Roger in Grease, and numerous ensemble roles. He is a member of the Hanover Park Choir and Chamber Singers and is goalie for both his school and town soccer teams. Aidan would like to thank the Directors for this incredible opportunity and to wish the entire cast and crew an amazing run!

BRYELLA V. CHALLANDES ( Ensemble) is so excited to be back for her 3rd MPAC Spring Musical! Previously, she portrayed Sophie in School of Rock and Lavender in Matilda. She would like to thank her family for all their support and love and helping her get to where she is today. She would also like to thank the entire cast and crew of Beauty and The Beast for this amazing experience. Bryella hopes you enjoy this tale as old as time!

SOPHIA CHMURA ( Ensemble) is overjoyed to make her debut on the MPAC stage! She is a rising Junior at Mount Saint Mary Academy and an active member of their Theater Department. This is her thirteenth season of dance at Triangle Dance Center. Some of her favorite past credits include Seussical (Wickersham/ JoJo US) and Papermill Playhouse’s Children’s Theater on Tour. She thanks her family and friends for their endless love and support, and her teachers Ms. Pafumi, Miss Alexa, Mrs. Karen, and Mrs. Cindy. Sophia is exceedingly grateful for the entire B&TB team for their hard work and care for this show!!

NAOMI COHEN ( Ensemble) is so excited to be a part of her second MPAC mainstage performance! She has been in several school shows and MPAC workshops, and last year she was in the big kids ensemble in Matilda. After being a part of the MPAC community for over five years, she is so happy to be a part of the ensemble in this yearʼs production. She would like to thank Cathy, Charles, Ellen, Brianna, and everyone else involved in the development of Beauty and the Beast

JIM CONROY ( Maurice) (SAG-AFTRA) is an Actor/ Writer/Producer. His 20+ years in the industry runs the gamut from voice overs featured in commercials, cartoons, animated film and video games, to on-camera work in film, television, commercials and interactive gaming. His work for “Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman” on PBS has garnered Jim five Emmy Nominations over the 100 episode series. Currently, Jim is featured in the Max Animated Series Jellystone, where he voices the roles of Huckleberry Hound and Captain Caveman. Other recent credits include Dee & Friends in Oz (Netflix), Alma’s Way (PBS), Bea’s Block (Max), Big City Greens (Disney) and The Cuphead Show (Netflix). He’s currently working on two animated series for Disney and Disney Junior set to release in 2024. This is Jim’s first production at MPAC and is thrilled to be on stage with his daughter, Ella.

ELLA CONROY ( Silly Girl/Ensemble) is so excited to be back on the MPAC stage in Beauty & the Beast ! This is Ella’s fifth spring musical at MPAC. Ella is a member of the MPAC Performing Arts Company and a Peer Mentor in the Miracle Project program. Ella

can be seen and heard in various films, commercials, podcasts and video games. Ella is currently a Junior at Morris County School of Technology (MCST), studying design. Ella would like to thank Cathy Roy and Charles Santoro, as well as our choreographers Ellen and Briana. She would also like to thank Cass, Katherine and the entire crew for making this show so wonderful!

AMELIA CORCORAN ( Ensemble) is proud to be part of her third MPAC Spring Musical after appearing as Katy, the bassist, in School of Rock and in the ensemble of Matilda. A freshman at Morristown High School, she starred as Michael Banks in Mary Poppins at MHS this spring and as Peter Pan at Frelinghuysen Middle School last year. She has also appeared in The Tempest at MHS and The Wizard of Oz at FMS, as well as in numerous MPAC class productions. She would like to thank the wonderful pit and crew as well as her family, castmates, and emotional support duck. (Quack quack!)

NINA DAROCHA ( Ensemble) is thrilled to be in her second MPAC Mainstage Musical! She had a blast in the Kids’ Ensemble in Matilda. Nina is graduating from the 8 th grade at RVS, where she starred as Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins Jr., Annie in Annie Jr. and Anna in Frozen Jr. Nina is honored to be accepted into the Morris County Academy of Performing Arts High School. Nina loves Musical Theater classes at MPAC and being a part of the MPAC Performing Arts Company. She would like to thank the entire MPAC team for this amazing opportunity.

JULZI DESTEFANO ( Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her MPAC Mainstage debut! Past shows include The Little Mermaid and Guys and Dolls Freshman year she was supposed to be in Newsies, until COVID hit. Offstage, Julziʼs talents shine just as bright. Whether sheʼs crooning in her church rock band or stealing the show at school talent contests with hits like “Hallelujah” and “Trouble.” And now, as she dons her best spooky chic for Zombie Prom and channels her inner ghoul as Morticia in Addams Family, Julziʼs ready for her next show-stopping role in Beauty and the Beast. But amidst the sequins and spotlights, Julziʼs heart lies in giving back. With dreams of becoming an elementary school aide for special needs kids, sheʼs ready to spread joy both onstage and off. Grateful for the laughter, love, and off-key karaoke sessions with her MPAC family, Julziʼs journey is just beginning. So grab

your popcorn and get ready for the ride—because with Julzi in the spotlight, youʼre in for one heck of a musical rollercoaster!

DANIELLE FERLAND ( Mrs. Potts ) has always dreamt of playing a teapot. Broadway: All My Sons, A Year with Frog and Toad, The Crucible, A Little Night Music (City Opera), Into the Woods (original cast), Sunday in the Park with George (original). Favorite Off-Broadway and regional: The Lights Are On (New Light Theater Project), Tartuffe (NY Shakespeare Festival), How I Learned to Drive (Century), Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods (Baltimore and Westport), She Stoops to Conquer (Irish Rep). Film and TV: Tick, Tick…Boom!, The Normal Heart, Mighty Aphrodite, Alaska Daily, Orange is the New Black, Blue Bloods. In 2023, Danielle premiered her solo show Sing for Your Ghosts at The Green Room 42. and can next be seen in concert this August in Provincetown, MA.

JAMES FICO ( Ensemble) is so excited to be in the featured ensemble in MPACʼs tenth annual spring production, Beauty and the Beast. James was last seen at MPAC as ensemble in Matilda. James would like to thank the entire cast and crew of Beauty and the Beast for making this whole show possible, his family for always believing in him, and his idol Mr. Jon Rodriguez for being his teacher and always pushing James to do amazing things. Everyone involved has worked so hard to make this show be at the level it is, so please: clap louder than you have ever clapped, laugh more than you have ever laughed and finally please enjoy MPACʼs Beauty and the Beast !

JENNA FLAKE ( Silly Girl/Ensemble) is 16 years old and is thrilled to be playing one of the Silly Girls! Jenna is so excited to make her MPAC debut with this talented cast! She has loved the stage and performing ever since she was a little girl. Some of Jenna’s most recent roles include Glinda (The Wizard of Oz), Ariel (The Little Mermaid ), Mrs. George ( Mean Girls) and more! Jenna would like to thank everyone involved in putting together this incredible show! She would also like to thank her Mom and Dad, along with her voice teacher, Melissa, for always helping and supporting her along the way!

CATHERINE GOLIOTO ( Silly Girl/Ensemble) is a sophomore at West Essex High School and is thrilled to be a part of MPAC’s Beauty and the Beast ! Some of her recent roles include Wednesday ( Addams Family ), Brooke Wyndham ( Legally Blonde), Queen

Aggravain (Once Upon A Mattress), Angie Dickinson (The Prom), and Gretchen ( Mean Girls). Catherine would like to thank the amazing cast, crew, and production team for all of their hard work on this beautiful show and her family, friends, and mentors for supporting her dreams. Enjoy the show!!

OLIVIA KATE HAMADA ( Ensemble) is proud to return to the MPAC stage in Beauty and the Beast ! She was previously in last year’s main stage production of Matilda. Recent performances include: Matilda (Kids Ensemble, Matilda u/s), Annie (Annie), Shrek (Teen Fiona), Bye Bye Birdie (Kim McAfee), The Secret Garden (Mary Lennox), and many others. Olivia is also a member of MPAC’s Performing Arts Company. She wants to thank her family and friends for all their amazing love and support and a special thanks to Cathy, Charles, Ellen, and Brianna for this memorable experience and amazing opportunity.

JAKE HAMILTON ( Ensemble) is excited to take the stage in his second MPAC production (Tommy, Matilda). Other favorite roles include SpongeBob in SMSʼs SpongeBob, Nathan in NSTCʼs The Full Monty, and Young Charlie in Dover Little Theaterʼs Kinky Boots. He would like to thank his parents, sister, voice teachers at Elisa Girlando Studios, friends & family, and the entire MPAC creative team. He is so grateful for this experience and the friends he has made along the way. @jakehamiltonactor

JULIA HELMS ( Ensemble) is so happy to be back at Mayo Performing Arts Center in their 10 th Mainstage Production, Beauty and the Beast ! She was very glad to be a part of the Ensemble in Matilda last year, and very much enjoys partaking in the Musical Theater classes MPAC offers. Julia has enjoyed every production she has done at MPAC, and would like to give a special thanks to Cathy, Charles, Ellen, Briana, and everyone else who made this production possible!

LIAM HOUSTON ( Ensemble) returns to the MPAC stage for the third year in a row, after having previously been seen in School of Rock and Matilda He also performs with the MPAC Performing Arts Company and participates in classes with the Performing Arts School. Other credits include High School Musical, Jr., Into the Woods, Jr., Wizard of Oz, Willy Wonka, Jr. and many others. When not performing, Liam enjoys playing the drums, following the Mets, Devils & Giants, traveling and hanging out with his friends. Many thanks to Cathy and Charles

for another wonderful experience. Liam invites you to relax, pull up a chair, and Be our Guest to enjoy the show!

IVY HUDSON ( Ensemble) is beyond excited to make her debut on the MPAC stage. In the fall, she will be entering her junior year of college, studying musical theater and dance at Centenary University. Just a few of her favorite past credits include The Addams Family (ensemble/Morticia standby), The Wizard of Oz (Glinda), and Damn Yankees (featured dancer). She is so grateful to be a part of such an amazing production filled with talented and inspiring performers. As always, she sends love and gratitude to her family and friends who have been the best supporters she could have ever asked for.

JOSIAH IRWIN ( Ensemble) 13 years old of Basking Ridge is excited to be back on the main stage at MPAC, first appearing in Matilda (Ensemble). Also previously appearing in Pioneer Productions: Lost in Yonkers (Jay). Chatham Community Players: Summer Youth Annie Jr. (President Roosevelt/Businessman/ Costume Intern), Summer Youth Pirates of Penzance (Major-General/Pirate), and A Christmas Carol (Dick Wilkens / Townsperson / 3rd Gentleman / Fezziwig Guest). Trilogy Repertory: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Youth Choir). Josiah would like to thank their teachers at MPAC ARTSED, Susan Speidel, Emily Bengels, their theater family, and their parents for supporting their dreams and passion for the performing arts. Hobbies: singing, horseback riding, unicycling, crocheting, acting, gaming, and programming. Favorite pastime: making others smile.

COLE JANUZZI ( Beast ) is a senior at Bridgewater Raritan High School. He is excited to be back performing at MPAC after playing the role of Mr. Wormwood in last years Matilda the Musical. He has appeared on Broadway in Fun Home! Cole has also been in various community/high school theater productions including Godspell as Jesus, Anything Goes as Billy Crocker, Grease as Danny Zuko, and Urinetown as Bobby Strong. He loves his MPAC Family and can’t wait to hit the stage again! Good Luck to the cast and Crew of this amazing show!!

DESTINY KEITH ( Ensemble) is a 14-year-old student at Kent Place School, is thrilled to be performing in Beauty and the Beast at Mayo Performing Arts Center. Destiny has honed her skills in voice, acting and dance at MPAC and is currently part

of the professional and advanced MPAC Select program. Her passion for the arts extends beyond MPAC, as she has delighted audiences in shows like Seussical, Peter Pan, Annie, and Frozen with the South Mountain YMCA Theater Program. Destiny has also enriched her talents at Performers Theatre Workshop and Class Act Studios. Her dedication has been recognized with three consecutive selections for the Papermill Playhouse Summer Conservatory, where she has showcased her talents in the New Voices Concert.

HANNAH KELLEY ( Ensemble) is excited to be making her debut at MPAC in Beauty and the Beast. Hannah lives in South Orange and is a sophomore at Kent Place School. Some of her favorite past productions include Sound of Music (Louisa), Jane Eyre (Helen Burns), Mean Girls (Regina George) and Something Rotten! (Nick Bottom). Hannah is grateful for the training she has received at Annieʼs Playhouse, Arts Edge and the Paper Mill Summer Conservatory. She would like to thank Cathy, Charles, Ellen and the entire Beauty and the Beast cast and crew for such a wonderful experience.

DYLAN KLUG ( Ensemble) is so excited to be performing in Beauty and the Beast as her first MPAC production! She is currently a member of the MPAC Performing Arts Company, but has been in countless other productions such as Annie as Annie, at Trilogy Repertory in Basking Ridge, and her most recent role of Janis in Mean Girls Jr. at Aspire PAC over the summer. Dylan is currently attending Kent Place School in the 7 th grade and has been doing theater since she could talk. Dylan would like to thank everybody at MPAC for putting together such an incredible performance.

KAMRYN KOERNER ( Madame de la Grande Bouche) is a current junior at Marymount Manhattan pursuing her BFA in Musical Theatre and is excited to be back at MPAC for her 5th Main Stage! Past and favorite credits include Ursula (The Little Mermaid ), Daisy (The Great Gatsby ), Ensemble, and u/s Patty and Rosalie ( School of Rock ), Little Red ( Into the Woods), Ado Annie (Oklahoma! ), Donna ( Mamma Mia! ), Ensemble (Grease), Fiona ( Shrek ). She would also like to thank Cathy, Charles, Ellen, Katherine, and Cass, for allowing her to work on this beautiful production with such an amazing cast.

JOSEPH LANIGAN ( Bookseller, Ensemble) is thrilled to be performing with MPAC for his third main stage

production! Nine years ago, Joseph performed in Beauty and the Beast during his freshman year at Livingston High School. Other performances include School of Rock (Teacher, Security Guard), Carrie the Musical (Mr. Stephens), Matilda (Ensemble), High School Musical Jr. (Coach Bolton), Damn Yankees (Linville) and many more. Joseph is grateful for the support of his friends and family. He would also like to thank Cathy, Charles, Ellen, Brianna, and the entire cast and crew for a wonderful experience and opportunity.

NOLAN LARDIERE ( Lumiere) is very excited to be a part of his first MPAC production! Nolan is a sophomore in the APA Theater Academy at Morris Knolls high school, and has been performing since the fourth grade. There is nothing he enjoys more than performing. He is very excited to perform in such an incredible show, with what he says to be truly incredible people. Previous roles include Tom/Venecine Salesman ( Radium Girls ), Ensemble ( The Drowsy Chaperone), Trent Oliver ( The Prom), Bottom ( A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Damian Hubbard ( Mean Girls ), Cinderellaʼs Prince/The Wolf ( Into the Woods ), and Warner Huntington III ( Legally Blonde). He would like to thank his family, friends, and cast for their support, as well as the incredible production team for this wonderful opportunity! He hopes everyone will enjoy the show as much as he has!!

SOPHIA LYNN LOMBARDI ( Ensemble) is so excited to make her MPAC debut! Some favorite roles include Miss Honey ( Matilda), Belle ( Beauty and the Beast ), Savannah ( Freaky Friday ), Fiona ( Shrek ) and Schwartzy ( 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee). She has been training in dance and musical theatre with Performing Arts 5678, and voice with Lillian Willkens, and is proud to say she will be attending the Institute for American Musical Theatre this coming fall. Congrats to all involved in this amazing production!

CAIDEN LOYER ( Monsieur D’Arque/ Ensemble) I’m 16 years old. I’ve played Ben ( Descendants), John Proctor (The Crucible), Colonel Mustard (Clue), Aaron Samuels ( Mean Girls), Cowardly Lion (The Wizard Of Oz) and now have the opportunity to be part of my first performance at MPAC as Monsieur D’Arque/ Ensemble. I’m so grateful to be a part of this amazing cast and crew and would like to give a special thanks to Mrs. Cathy Roy for everything she’s done for this show. I would also like to thank the Flakes,

Hamiltons, and my parents for driving me and my friends to and from rehearsals. Thank you for coming and I hope you enjoy the show!

COOPER MANDALA ( Ensemble) is so excited to be a part of the enchanting journey in MPAC’s production of Beauty and the Beast. He has previously appeared on the MPAC stage in Matilda (Eric) and School of Rock (Mason) and is a member of the MPAC Performing Arts Company. Cooper is grateful for the support and encouragement of his teachers at MPAC, Home Sweet Home Music, Meaningful Melodies, friends and family. He would also like to extend heartfelt thanks to Cathy, Charles and the talented cast and crew for an amazing experience. Cooper can’t wait for you to “be our guest” as this timeless tale comes to life.

SONIA MELI (Ensemble) is excited to be a part of her first spring musical at MPAC. She is a sophomore at Morristown High School where she recently played Miss Lark and a featured dancer in Mary Poppins. Prior performances include The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy), Matilda Jr. (Miss Honey), and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Rona). She would like to thank her friends and family for all their support, and she wishes the entire cast the best of luck!

MIA ADRIANNA MUÑOZ ( Ensemble) this is Miaʼs third mainstage production at MPAC and she is thrilled to return! She made her debut in 2022 as Tomika in School of Rock and last year was Alice in the mainstage production of Matilda. Mia is a member of the MPAC Performing Arts Company and has been attending MPAC classes since the age of seven where she has grown through the guidance and mentorship of the staff. She wants to thank her family, friends, and teachers for all the love and support she receives from them.

DAVID OLIVEIRA ( Ensemble) is thrilled to be performing in this year’s production of Beauty and the Beast ! David is 16 years old and has performed in many regional productions of Legally Blonde, Matilda, School of Rock, Grease. He’s also participated in some MPAC productions such as Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat as Benjamin, and The Little Mermaid as Scully. This is his second MPAC spring musical. He loves playing the piano, guitar, and viola. He also participates in MPAC’s Company, NJ Regional Choir, school choir, and school string band.

ZION PEARSON ( Ensemble) is a freshman at Morristown High School and loves to sing! This is his debut in an MPAC play although he is no stranger to the stage. He has been a part of the MPAC family since the age of seven. He is also a two-time winner of Morristown On Stage. Zion is very excited to be a part of this production.

LIZZ PIETRUCHA ( Ensemble, u/s Belle) is proud to be joining Mayo Performing Arts Center for her 3rd Spring Musical. Some of her favorite credits include Into the Woods (Swing), Mean Girls (Regina George), Something Rotten! (Bea Bottom), and Mamma Mia! (Donna Sheridan). Lizz is currently training at the Institute for American Musical Theatre in NYC. She is profoundly grateful for director Cathy Roy, music director Charles Santoro, and the rest of the cast and crew as well as her family and friends for their endless support. Shout out to choreographer, Ellen Mihalick, for giving Lizz the chance to play the role of the whisk.

KELSEY POLLACK ( Ensemble) is so excited to be performing in her first show at MPAC! She loves Beauty and the Beast and is thrilled to be part of this wonderful cast. Kelsey is a ninth grader at the Academy of Saint Elizabeth. Some favorite previous roles include the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz, Jane Fairfax in Emma: A Pop Musical, and Lucille in Junie B. Jones. She has also appeared on television as a featured dancer in Young Dylanʼs Tik Tok music video. She is a competitive dancer, studies voice and plays the piano. Kelsey wants to thank everyone in the cast and crew for this incredible experience.

AISHA REHAN ( Belle) is a senior at Parsippany High School and is so excited to be in her third Spring Musical at MPAC!! She is also a member of the MPAC Performing Arts Company and has performed in school musicals, most recently The Addams Family (Wednesday Addams)! MPAC has become Aisha’s second home over the past couple years and she is so grateful for every moment shared with her family there. She would like to thank her sister, Sophia, for always having her back, Ellen for believing in her, Charles for always pushing her to be better, and Cathy for simply everything. Aisha would like to dedicate her performance to her amazing parents and to Miss Karen. Break legs everyone! :)

SOPHIA REHAN ( Ensemble) is thrilled to return to the MPAC stage in Beauty and the Beast ! This is her

second musical at MPAC, the first being Matilda. She is beyond proud of her elder sister, Aisha, who plays Belle. She enjoys singing, dancing, and instrumental education in piano and drums. She thanks the amazing people at MPAC for this opportunity and her family for their love and support.

CALI RODRIGUEZ ( Chip) is feeling all bubbly to be playing Chip in his MPAC Mainstage debut! Cali has been taking classes at MPAC since he was five years old and he loves to perform! He would like to thank Ms. Cathy, Mr. Charles, all his teachers at MPAC, and everyone working on the show for giving him such an amazing experience. Special thanks to Mom, Dad, Skyler, Filo, the gang at Chapos and his whole family!

MILES SCHMIDT ( Ensemble) is thrilled to be back on the MPAC Stage! Favorite credits include Matilda, A Christmas Story and Spongebob the Musical. He would like to thank his mom and his brother. Enjoy the show!!!

OLIVER SHOAF (Cogsworth) is 15 and is thrilled to be playing Cogsworth in this year’s MPAC Spring Musical! Recent past roles include Sergei/Ensemble (MPAC’s Matilda), Harvey and Others (BRHS’s Dining Room), and Orcus/Ronnie (Stagedoor Manor’s She Kills Monsters). Oliver would like to thank his parents for their unwavering support and all of his teachers, past and present, for helping him on his acting journey. He also requests that you unironically treat yourself, whatever that means for you!

RYAN SNYDER ( Ensemble) is a student at MHS, and this is his first show at MPAC. He’s proud to be a part of such a talented cast, and looks forward to a magical show!

CHARLOTTE SPECK ( Babette) is thrilled to be making her MPAC debut in Beauty and the Beast ! Some past roles she has enjoyed playing are: Violet in 9 to 5, Doody in Grease, and Wendy Jo in Footloose Currently, Charlotte is a sophomore at Montclair State University where she studies voice and music education. She would like to extend a huge thank you to the production team and to her family.

REBECCA TILLETT ( Silly Girl/Ensemble) is thrilled to be returning to the MPAC stage for the production of Beauty and the Beast. Rebecca’s credits include Honk! (Ida), Spelling Bee (Rosa Lisa Peretti), Les Misérables (Enjolras), Spamalot (Lancelot), Little Women (Jo), Into the Woods (Stepsister) and at

MPAC’s performance of Matilda (Ensemble). Rebecca has been active member of the MPAC Performing Arts School since moving to the area in 2018, performing in this year’s MPAC Select showcase in NYC. She is a member of the MPAC Performing Arts Company and has enjoyed the performance opportunities it has presented. Rebecca is a sophomore at the Performing Arts Academy in Morris County. Rebecca would like to thank Cathy, Charles and all the wonderful MPAC staff that have created this great opportunity and the support they have given throughout her time at MPAC.

NICHOLAS TRUPIA ( Ensemble) is in sixth grade and has been acting and singing since he was six. He is thrilled to be performing in his third MPAC Spring Musical after appearing in Matilda (Bruce) and School of Rock (James). Nicholas recently performed in the MPAC class showcase 13 (Evan) and his school’s performance of Moana Jr. (Maui). He enjoys singing as a junior cantor at his church and playing drums. He would like to thank Cathy, Charles and the amazing cast and crew for this incredible experience. He would also especially like to thank his parents and sisters for their love and support.

JUSTICE VERA ( LeFou) is thrilled to be having his MPAC debut. Some past roles include Drew Boley ( Rock Of Ages), Chip Tolentino ( Spelling Bee), Tommy Ross (Carrie), Will ( American Idiot ), Ren McCormack ( Footloose), and Amos Hart (Chicago). He would like to thank the entire cast and crew for the continuous effort and MPAC for the amazing opportunity.

Congratulations Liam on your ‘sweeping’ success in this tale as old as time. We’re so proud of you!

Love, Mom, Dad, Emily and Duncan

You can sing, you can dance, yet what we are most proud of is what an amazing human being you are becoming.

Certain as the sun, you will continue to share your strengths – we are so proud of you!

Congrats to the entire cast of Beauty and the Beast!

Love, Mom & your brother Jack

Kelsey,

We are so proud of you, and love seeing you shine on stage! You are so talented and the joy and energy you bring to every performance is magical!

Love, Mom, Dad, Braden and Caitlin

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PRODUCTION STAFF BIOGRAPHIES

DEREK ALFANO (Hair and Wig Design) is thrilled to design again for the ninth time at MPAC. Derek has designed hair for over a hundred musicals and has styled hair/wigs for several regional and national tours including: Hairspray, Beauty and the Beast, Beautiful, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Annie, Bullets Over Broadway, 42nd Street, Dirty Dancing, The Producers, Jersey Boys, Rent, and more. Derek is the recipient of 3 NJACT Perry Awards for his wig designs of 1776, The Importance of Being Earnest and Hello, Dolly!. He has also been a dresser for the concert tours of such celebrities as Pink, Elton John and Jennifer Lopez at the Prudential Center in Newark. Derek is employed at the Paper Mill Playhouse as the Assistant Hair Supervisor and is a proud IATSE Local 21 member! A special thanks to Eve Newman for her love and endless support.

BRIANNA ASCIONE (Assistant Choreographer) is absolutely thrilled to be part of Beauty and the Beast! Off-Broadway: The Little Match Girl (Goose Two/ Ensemble). Regional: 42nd Street at Broadway at Music Circus (Chorus), Grease at Bucks County Playhouse (Patty Simcox & u/s Sandy Dumbrowski), Gypsy at Goodspeed Opera House (Swing & u/s Dainty June), Dames At Sea at Bucks County Playhouse (u/s Ruby & Joan), Carousel at Pensacola Opera (Louise), Grease at MPAC (Sandy Dumbrowski), West Side Story at MPAC (Anybodys). TV/Film: “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” Marry Me. Marymount Manhattan Class of 2022 (BFA Dance). All the love to the entire cast, crew, and creative team. @briannajascione

CHRIS BALL (Lighting Designer/Production Director)

Chris is the House Production Director for all events at MPAC. Beauty and the Beast is Chrisʼ tenth production with the MPAC Performing Arts School, having formerly been the Lighting Designer for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2013), Hairspray (2014), Les Misérables (2015), School of Rock (2022) and Matilda (2023). Chris has served as MPAC’s Production Director since 2015. He is very happy to once again be working with these talented Design & Production teams and cast! Chris wishes to thank his dedicated staff and hardworking crew who make MPAC events as amazing as they are! Chris lives in Manville, NJ with his wife Heather, 15-year-old daughter Ainsley and 9-year-old son Wesley.

HEATHER BALL (Production Coordinator) Heather Ball’s life is rooted in creativity. Her career began 20 years ago as a scenic artist. Since then, she has worked in an array of regional theaters, high school programs, and community venues. She specializes in production management, art programming and creative placemaking events. Heather is excited to be a part of the Education Department here at MPAC in the role of special projects coordinator. She lives with her husband, son, and daughter in Manville, NJ where every day begins and ends with a show tune.

BARBARA CANACE (Costume Designer) Barbara has designed for MPAC’s Spring Musical for several years beginning with Mary Poppins. She is very excited to return this year to work with the wonderfully talented cast, crew, musicians, creative and production teams of Beauty and The Beast. She designed for Columbia High Schoolʼs theater program for many years where she received a Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Award for Outstanding Achievement in Costume for their 2018 production of Hairspray and nominations for several shows. She has also designed for The Theater Project, (selected credits: Best of Enemies, Crowns, The Groundling, The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Further Adventures of Hedda Gabler, Miss Witherspoon) and Light Opera of New Jersey (Amahl and the Night Visitor). As always, thanks to her family for their unwavering support.

ED CHAPMAN (Sound Designer) Recent/current: Rock and Roll Man at New World Stages, Cinderella, Rocky, Elvis a Musical Revolution, Beauty and the Beast. Broadway (Associate Sound Designer): Leopoldstadt, Ink (2019 Tony Award Nomination), Travesties (2018 Tony Award Nomination). National Tour Sound Designs such as: Disney’s The Little Mermaid, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, A Christmas Story, The Producers, Guys and Dolls. Off-Broadway Sound Designs: Rock and Roll Man, Jasper in Deadland, Regional Sound Designs: Over 30 regional productions including nominations for 2016 Berkshire Theatre Award and 2018 SALT Award. International Tour: The Joker’s Game (World Premiere in China).

CASSANDRA HOYT (Stage Manager) Returning for her third Spring Musical at MPAC, Cassandra holds a BA in Theatre from Montclair State University. With experience spanning children’s theatre, freelance stagehand work in NYC and NJ, and a notable tenure

at the Polar Express in Whippany, Cassandra brings a wealth of expertise to the stage. Since starting her journey in stage management during high school, she has dedicated herself to crafting magical experiences for audiences of all ages. This dedication extends to her work in amusement parks and her focus on educational programs. She would like to thank the incredibly hardworking team at MPAC and the cast for making this experience a highlight of her year.

ELLEN MIHALICK (Associate Choreographer) is so excited to be back at MPAC! She grew up in Randolph, while dancing at the Art of Dance (Chester), NJ Dance Theater Ensemble (Summit) and at NJ Ballet, performing at MPAC! She joined the Spring Productions as Graziella in West Side Story in 2017, and has been on the Creative Team of the shows since! Ellen lives in NYC and has been performing with the Radio City Rockettes since 2013. Some other favorite credits: Natl Tours - An American In Paris and South Pacific, “NY NY” lab with Susan Stroman, John Kander, and Lin Manuel Miranda, HBO and Amazon TV shows, NY Fashion Week, and international touring with various contemporary ballet companies. Ellen is also a personal trainer and fitness teacher, as well as loves teaching dance and sharing her passions with this next generation of stars! Ellen is so proud of, and cannot wait for the company of Beauty and the Beast to waltz across the stage.

CATHY ROY (Director/Choreographer) Cathy began working at Mayo Performing Arts Center in 2005. Over the last 19 years she has put her passion for Arts Education into developing high quality education programs accessible to all students. She is especially proud of her efforts in launching The Miracle Project program at MPAC in 2017. This highly regarded program provides theatre and music programs to children and young adults with autism and other special needs. Cathy is a graduate of New York University where she studied musical theatre and arts education. As a performer and director, she has worked at The North Carolina Theater, Sacramento Music Theater, The North Shore Music Theater, The Chautauqua Institution, Theatre By The Sea, Michigan Opera Theater, The Garden State Arts Center, NYU and many more. Cathy has also served as a Teaching Artist at NYU, West Point Academy and Bergen Community College. She is passionate about teaching performers to use their talent to give back and to better their community. Through these efforts, she has helped to provide free entertainment for such organizations

as The American Cancer Society, The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, The United Nations, Ellis Island, The Ronald McDonald House and hundreds of other nonprofit organizations. She has developed a robust arts education program at Mayo Performing Art Center and oversees the Performing Arts School which provides high caliber classes and performance opportunities to over 700 students a year. In addition, she has developed school residency programs, using the arts to enhance classroom curriculum and community programs for students who many not have access to arts education. She is a member of Actors Equity Association and a proud member of The New Jersey Cultural Access Network Project. Cathy would like to thank her amazing family for always supporting her, her top notch PAS staff, Charles, Ellen and the fantastic Beauty and the Beast production team, and this brilliant cast for every minute of joy bringing this show to life! As always, she dedicates this show to the memory of her Father who inspired her career in music and theatre.

CAROL RUTLEDGE (Assistant Costume Designer) Carol is happy to have the opportunity to work at MPAC again this year with the talented cast, creative team, and production staff of Beauty and the Beast She also worked on MPAC’s productions of Matilda and School of Rock. She has many years’ experience working with student productions in Maplewood and South Orange (selected credits: Drowsy Chaperone, Anne, West Side Story, Hairspray) where she has been nominated for Paper Mill’s Rising Star Award for productions at Columbia High School and received an Award for Outstanding Costume Design for their production of Hairspray

CHARLES SANTORO (Music Director/Conductor) is thrilled to be back for his ninth production at MPAC! Charles is an NYC-based music director, conductor, pianist, and arranger. He received his B.M. in Music Education from William Paterson University and currently tours with various artists including American Idol’s Kimberley Locke and Chris Ruggiero. Broadway: MJ the Musical (Rehearsal Pianist), Mrs. Doubtfire the Musical (Music Assistant), School of Rock (Rehearsal Pianist), and Matilda The Musical (Rehearsal Pianist). National Tour: Matilda The Musical Acrobat Tour (Rehearsal Pianist). Off-Broadway: Fiddler on the Roof - In Yiddish (Rehearsal Pianist, Key 1 Sub), Zapata! The Musical (Assistant MD/Vocal Arrangements/ Copyist), Disenchanted! The Musical (Associate Piano Conductor) and Silence! The Musical (Key 2 Sub).

Premiere: East Carson Street (Music Director), Clueless the Musical (Associate MD/Key 2). Regional: Paper Mill Playhouse (New Voices Concert, Broadway Show Choir, & Children’s Theatre On Tour), MPAC: West Side Story (MD/Conductor), Shrek (MD/Conductor), Grease (MD/Conductor), School of Rock (MD/Conductor). In addition, he has served as Music Director for dozens of education programs throughout the state of New Jersey and holds a New Jersey Standard Teaching Certification for grades K-12. Charles has arranged and/or accompanied artists such as Laura Benanti, Kerry Butler, Telly Leung, Rob McClure, Will Roland, Alice Ripley, Jennifer Damiano, The Duprees and Chris Ruggiero. Love and gratitude to Cathy and the entire MPAC family as well as his friends and family for all their love and support. @charlessantoro

KATHERINE WAINSCOTT (Production Stage Manager) is delighted to return to MPAC for her fifth production. With a diverse background spanning multiple

industries, Katherine brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm back to the theater and the MPAC Education family. A proud alumna of Montclair State University, she earned her BFA in Theatre Production/ Design, specializing in Stage and Production Management in May 2018. Her professional journey has seen her collaborate both on and off Broadway with esteemed institutions such as Manhattan Theatre Club and The New Group. Additional credits include notable venues such as Goodspeed Opera House, White Plains Performing Arts Center, Mac-Haydn Theatre, and the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. Most recently, Katherine served as Executive Producer at Lounge It Up, an event design and furniture rental company based in Northern New Jersey. She extends sincere gratitude and love to her family – Mom, Dad, Will, Tim – and to her fiancé Zack, whose unwavering support is a constant source of strength and encouragement.

Donʼt miss MPACʼs Annual Arts in the Community Series

Summer at MPAC

June

6/7 Manhattan Comedy Night

6/8 Paul Anka

6/13 Wang Chung, The Motels & Naked Eyes: Abducted by the 80ʼ s

6/14 Happy Together 2024

6/15 A Bronx Tale: A One Man Show starring Chazz Palminteri

6/19 The Australian Pink Floyd Show

6/21 Invincible: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson

6/22 Anthony Rodia

July

7/14 Night Ranger

7/16 Justin Hayward & Christopher Cross

7/17 Yächtley Crëw

7/31 Itʼs Happening with Snooki and Joey

August

8/1 The New York Bee Gees

8/6 The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston

8/8 Air Supply

8/9 Jim Breuer

8/14 The Ledbetters with Superunknown: A Tribute to Pearl Jam & Chris Cornell

8/15 Tusk

8/22 Dweezil Zappa *Schedule subject to change

Mayo Performing Arts Center BOARD

OF TRUSTEES

Gregory J. Supron, Chairman

Marylyn McLaughlin, Vice Chair

Anita J. Siegel, Esq., Secretary & Legal Counsel

Mary Jane Robertson, Treasurer

Allison Larena, President & CEO

Edward W. Ahart, Esq.

Tara Albritton

Susan Brauer

MPAC STAFF

Administration

Allison Larena

Ed Kirchdoerffer

Sasha Pensado

Anthony Scareon

Talina Herrera

Charles Miller

Adrienne Beck

Anna Villegas

Box Office

Cheryl Yosh

Jennifer Clarke

Patrick Fragale

Jordyn Cherry

Nazhely Hernandez

Ally Larena

Melissa Montuori

Kathleen O’Donnell

Marlene Rabiner

Ross Weinberg

Community Engagement

Kadie Dempsey

Olivia Duho

Development

Marysue DePaola

Justin Wynn

Lana Missaggia

Christina Wolfe

Janell Ledford

Linda Corcoran

Education

Cathy Roy

Jenny Boeckel

Julie Dwoskin

Jon Rodriguez

Mary E. Cobb

Art Corwin

Simone Craig

Kevin Dunphy

Kristin V. Gallagher

Edward A. Gramigna, Jr., Esq.

Thomas C. Jardim, Esq.

Ken Lantigua

Kristin Lynn

Elizabeth A. Mattson

Howard Moseson

Caroline Opondo

Harry J. Riskin, Esq.

Nikki Sumpter

President & CEO

Chief Operating Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Manager of Administration & Board Relations

Arts Center Administrator

Programming Consultant

Programming Director

Programming Coordinator

Director of Ticketing Services

Box Office Manager

Assistant Box Office Manager

Box Office Associate

Box Office Associate

Box Office Associate

Box Office Associate

Box Office Associate

Box Office Associate

Box Office Associate

Community Engagement Director

Community Engagement Coordinator

Development Director

Assistant Director of Development

Membership & Special

Events Manager

Development Manager

Development Assistant

Capital Campaign Associate

Education Director

Education Manager

Education Coordinator

Performing Arts

School Coordinator

Trustees Emeriti

Joseph M. Goryeb*

Bud Mayo*

Leonard Sichel

The Late Stephen B. Wiley

*Former Chairman

HONORARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Honorable

Timothy P. Dougherty

The Honorable

Thomas H. Kean, Sr.

Joe Piscopo

John Pizzarelli

Marketing

Jean Leonard

Michael Dundon

Lauren Soule

Marketing Director

Audience Development Manager

Sr. Manager, Digital Design & Platforms

Lindsey Carapezzi

Katy Cockrell

Jenna Ford

Operations

Lee Kaloidis

Erin Pach

Michael Del Vecchio

Zachary England

Yasmine Yaghnam

Kiki Foster

David Kennedy

Walter Urban

Gloria Beltrand

Julian Montes

Mery Perez

Jense Petit Vindel

Luis Carrillo

Sr. Manager, Branding & Creative

Marketing Assistant

Digital Marketing Assistant

Operations Director and Accessibility Services Coordinator

Front of House Director

Operations & Starlight Manager

Front of House Manager

Front of House Manager

Assistant Operations Manager

Building Maintenance

Technician

Facilities Maintenance

Facility Cleaning & Sanitization

Head Porter

Event Cleaning

Event Cleaning

Event Cleaning

Jenifer Seria Hernandez

Andrea Torres

Production

Chris Ball

Andy West

Meri Larsen

Amber Card

Esther Neibart

John O’Krinsky

Jim Sargent

Luke Kostuchik

Dave Cifelli

Rob Kent

Event Cleaning

Event Cleaning

Production Director

Production Manager

Production Manager

Production Assistant

Catering & Hospitality Manager

Union Steward

Lighting Director

Production House Staff

A1 Audio Engineer

A2 Audio Engineer

Like the transformation of a Beast into a Beauty, MPAC has transformed Morristown through arts and culture, making our town a better place to live, work, and visit.

Congratulations to everyone who helped bring Beauty and the Beast to life!

- Nancy and Howard Moseson

The Rosenbloom Foundation is proud to support MPAC and the wonderfully talented cast and crew of Beauty and the Beast.

Thank you for uplifting our community through live performance.