Godspell JR Official Performance Guide

PRESENTS GODSPELL JR

ORIGINALLY PRODUCED ON THE NEW YORK STAGE BY EDGAR LANSBURY, STUART DUNCAN, JOSEPH BERUH

ORIGINALLY CONCEIVED AND DIRECTED BY JOHN-MICHAEL TEBELAK

MUSIC AND NEW LYRICS BY STEPHEN SCHWARTZ

DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER DAWN LEBRECHT FORNARA

MUSIC DIRECTOR CHARLES FORNARA

SCENIC DESIGN MIKE SANTOS

COSTUME DESIGN MARY ANNE M c AVOY M c KERROW

SOUND DESIGN MEG SCHELLING

PROPERTIES COORDINATOR JILLIAN FEIGENBLAT

EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR BRYCE ALEXANDER

STAGE MANAGER KARINA NGUYEN

LIGHTING DESIGN CRAIG WALCK

SEASON DRAMATURG RICKI BAKER

M c SPADDEN HALL • MAY 17 - 21, 2023

SPECIAL THANKS TO: DREW ATTANASIO PHOTOGRAPHY

GODSPELL JR IS PRESENTED THROUGH SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI).

ANY VIDEO AND/OR AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

CAST (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

JOHN THE BAPTIST .......................................................................................................................... JACK BOSLEY

JUDAS ........................................................................................................................................ KEEGAN NOVINSKI

JESUS ......................................................................................................................................... VICTORIA RINALDI

DAY BY DAY SOLOIST ................................................................................................................ GIA PROVINZINO

LEARN YOUR LESSONS WELL SOLOIST .......................................................................... GISELLE ANN CAIRNEY

O BLESS THE LORD, MY SOUL SOLOIST ................................................................................. CASSIE LETENDRE

WE BESEECH THEE SOLOIST ........................................................................................................... JACK BOSLEY

BEAUTIFUL CITY SOLOIST .......................................................................................................... THOMAS CURRIE

BY MY SIDE SOLOISTS .................................................................................. ELLA PROVINZINO, GIA PROVINZINO

ENSEMBLE .................................................................GISELLE ANN CAIRNEY, ZOE CIABATON, THOMAS CURRIE, SAMANTHA DOONEY, LILY FLETCHER, ALEXANDER GARCIARENA, CHLOE GORGAS, CASSIE LETENDRE, GIA PROVINZINO, ELLA PROVINZINO, BIANCA VARETTO

CREW (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

ASSISTANT TO THE CHOREOGRAPHER .......................................................................... CHRISTIAN DINSMORE

DECK MANAGER ...................................................................................................................... MAYA KLEINSORGE

BACKSTAGE CREW .................................................................................................. LUC ASTOR, JAKE FATTIBENE

AUDIO ASSISTANTS ................................................................................. ALI CLAREMONT, TUCKER CLAREMONT

COSTUME CONSTRUCTION AND CARE ....................................................... JEAN ACKER, CHARLENE JOSSELYN, JOAN LAUGHLIN, SANDY L o PRESTI, JOHN M c KERROW

SCENIC CONSTRUCTION AND PAINTING

REX BURNS, BELLA CARRILLO, ZOE CIABATON, IAN COCKLIN, SYLVIA CONGER, THOMAS CURRIE, ALDO D’ACUNZO, SAMANTHA DOONEY, ED EZRINE, JOE FEMIA, ALEXANDER GARCIARENA, CHLOË GORGAS, TAMMY HARRIS, SANDY KEELER, MAYA KLEINSORGE, STEVE LEE, RUSS LOYET, RAY MARASCO, PETER MESKIN, BOB RATH, DON SALAMACK, JANE SHUB, JEFF SMITH, MARY LOU TAYLOR, MICHAEL TROOP

ACTS , SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS

SCENE ONE

Prepare Ye (the Way of the Lord) .....................................................................

JOHN THE BAPTIST, COMPANY

Save the People ........................................................................................................................ JESUS, COMPANY

SCENE TWO

SCENE THREE

Day by Day ...................................................................................................................................... GIA, COMPANY

SCENE FOUR

Learn Your Lessons Well ....................................................................................................... GISELLE, COMPANY

SCENE FIVE

O Bless the Lord, My Soul ..................................................................................................... CASSIE, COMPANY

SCENE SIX

All for the Best .............................................................................................................. JESUS, JUDAS, COMPANY

SCENE SEVEN

All Good Gifts ............................................................................................................................. JESUS, COMPANY

SCENE EIGHT

We Beseech Thee ..................................................................................................

SCENE NINE

JOHN THE BAPTIST, COMPANY

Light of the World JESUS, COMPANY

SCENE TEN

Beautiful City ........................................................................................................................ THOMAS, COMPANY

By My Side .............................................................................................................................................. ELLA, GIA

On the Willows ............................................................................................................................................ JUDAS

FINALE ........................................................................................................................................ JESUS, COMPANY

BOWS

CAST BIOS

JACK BOSLEY...

(John the Baptist) is 14 and is a freshman at Gulf Coast High. His other shows at TNP include The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), Dear Edwina JR , and Newsies Teen . This is his 4th show with The Naples Players. He is also a Junior ROTC Cadet and enjoys hanging out with friends, biking, and playing video games.

GISELLE ANN CAIRNEY.........

(Ensemble) is an 18-year-old homeschooled student who is delighted to be a part of Godspell JR. As it is her last JR show, she hopes to continue acting, along with her other interests such as singing and reading horror novels. She would like to thank the cast, directors, and stage managers for all their hard work. She would also like to thank her family and friends for tolerating her being what her sister lovingly dubs a “theatre kid.”

ZOE CIABATON

(Ensemble) is 17 years old and attends Barron Collier High. This is her 8th production here at TNP. She was most recently seen in Newsies JR and Something Rotten! Teen. She is so excited to be performing in another show at TNP, and is grateful for everyone who helped put this production together. She hopes you enjoy the show!

THOMAS CURRIE..........

(Ensemble) is a high school freshman. Previously, he starred in The Addams Family , a musical in which he portrayed Lucas Beineke. Thomas is very excited to be in Godspell JR and is looking forward to working with the team.

SAMANTHA DOONEY.........

(Ensemble) is a 14-year-old freshman at The Village School. This is her 2nd show with TNP and she is thrilled to be in the cast of Godspell JR ! With a passion for musical theater, Samantha has been involved in several productions throughout Naples. Past favorite roles include Ada/Seitz/Newsies JR , Oaken/Frozen JR , Dorothy/The Wizard of Oz , and Nala/The Lion King JR . When not on stage, Samantha runs on her varsity cross country team, plays soccer, and loves to hang out with her sisters and friends. Thank you Dawn and Charlie and everyone at TNP for being so welcoming and kind. Thank you to this amazing cast for all the fun and memories made, and to all of my teachers and family for always believing in me and supporting me along the way. Enjoy the show!

LILY FLETCHER

(Ensemble) is an aspiring actor in 7th grade. She is the youngest in this show and is thrilled to perform for you. This is her 2nd show at The Naples Players. Lily enjoys doing creative activities in her free time as well as sports and can’t wait for you to see the talented cast members in this production. Enjoy the show!

CAST BIOS

ALEXANDER GARCIARENA...

(Ensemble) is a developing actor across Naples. These performances of Godspell JR at The Naples Players are his first, as it cements a small portion of himself in theatre! He is using his role as an ensemble member as a way to propel him further in his abilities as he strives for a higher role in the future. But will his devotion to the craft be enough? Dim the lights and raise the curtains, it’s time to find out!

CHLOË GORGAS

(Ensemble) has been acting and singing since she was 9 years old. She was in many plays at SkyRise Theater in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. A few plays she performed in were Cavemen, Legally Blonde, and Disney’s Descendants . Chloë performed in Seussical JR with KidzAct, and Mamma Mia! over the summer. She has also been in Disney’s Descendants at Naples Performing Arts Center. She wants to thank her family and all her friends for being so supportive.

CASSIE LETENDRE

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(Ensemble) is very excited to be a part of her 9th production at TNP! She is a sophomore at Marco Island Academy. Some of Cassie’s favorite past roles include Sebastian/The Little Mermaid , Hazel/Newsies Teen, and Scarecrow/ The Wizard of Oz . Cassie wants to thank Dawn, Charlie, Maya, Karina, and the entire cast and crew for their hard work on this production. Enjoy the show!

KEEGAN NOVINSKI......

(Judas) is a 16-year-old sophomore at Naples High. A studying Catholic, he’s really looking forward to playing Judas. Past productions at The Naples Players include The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), Newsies Teen/Davey, and The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon. He believes you’ll have as much fun watching the show as the actors will putting it on.

ELLA PROVINZINO...

(Ensemble) is a senior at Bonita Springs High. This will be her 4th show at TNP and she is very excited to be a part of this production! Some of her previous roles include Step Sister Grace/ Cinderella , Sara/The Theory of Relativity, and Buttons/Newsies Teen . In her free time, Ella enjoys dancing, and playing the guitar/piano. She would like to thank everyone who made this show possible!

GIA PROVINZINO...

(Ensemble)is a senior at Bonita Springs High. This is her 4th production with TNP and she is so grateful to have the opportunity to work with Charles and Dawn Fornara and the rest of the wonderful individuals at The Naples Players again. In her free time, she loves playing the guitar, dancing, singing, and writing music. She currently has two songs available to listen to on all music platforms under the artist name Gia Caprice. Her most recent role was JoJo in Newsies Teen at TNP. She has also been seen as Emma in Jekyll & Hyde at The Center for the Arts Bonita and Something Rotten! Teen at TNP. Gia is so excited for you to see this amazing show!

CAST BIOS

VICTORIA RINALDI ........

(Jesus) is a freshman at The Village School and is beyond excited to be playing Jesus. This will be her 7th show at TNP. Her past credits include: The Little Mermaid JR , The Wizard of Oz , Matilda JR , Something Rotten! Teen , Newsies JR , and The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon . She would like to thank everyone involved for making it such a memorable experience. She would also like to thank her Tia Becky, for always leading her on the right path and sticking by her side. Enjoy the show!

BIANCA VARETTO........

(Ensemble) is currently in 11th grade and is dual enrolled at FSW. She has been studying classical voice for seven years and has sung in Italian, French, German, Old English, and Latin. In the past, she has sung in many productions with Opera Naples. Bianca has taken improv classes at TNP with Craig Price. Godspell JR will be her first musical and she is very excited to participate!

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CREATIVE TEAM BIOS

(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

CHRISTIAN DINSMORE........

(Assistant to the Choreographer) is 19 years old and is very thrilled to be assisting Dawn in this wonderful production at TNP. This is his first time as Assistant to the Choreographer and he has enjoyed every part of helping the team create this show! Last seen at TNP in the ensemble in The Sound of Music, he also starred as Sky in Mamma Mia! Teen and was in the ensemble in the mainstage production a few summers ago. He recently graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy where some of his favorite theatre credits include King Charlemagne/Pippin, Dream Curly/Oklahoma!, Ensemble/In the Heights and the Aide De Camp/Death and the King’s Horseman. He has since taken a year off from school but will pursue a theatre degree at NYU this coming fall. Christian would like to thank his family for all their love and support in all that he does, especially in the arts! Enjoy the show!

JILLIAN FEIGENBLAT......

(Properties Coordinator) graduated from Florida Atlantic University with her BFA in theatrical technology and design. This will be her second time working with The Naples Players and she couldn’t be happier to be back and creating

with such a wonderful team again! Her most recent work experience was with American Players Theatre in Spring Green, Wisconsin where she worked as a properties artisan. She hopes you enjoy the show (and the props!)

CHARLES FORNARA ........

(Music Director) has music directed over 175 productions, including, at TNP, The Sound of Music, A Christmas Carol , Something Rotten!, Mary Poppins, A Gentleman’s Guide…, The Wedding Singer, Mamma Mia!, Chicago, Sister Act , The Rocky Horror Show, Catch Me If You Can, The Spitfire Grill , Les Misérables, All Shook Up, 42nd Street and many others, as well as over 20 teen productions for KidzAct. Also in Naples for TheatreZone, he has music directed nearly 40 shows including A Little Night Music, Bridges of Madison County, Aida, The Secret Garden, Legs Diamond , Sweet Smell of Success, Grand Hotel , Little Women and Hair. Originally from Providence, RI, Chas conducted Jim Steinman and Roman Polanski’s Dance of the Vampires in Stuttgart, and has taught and coached singers all over the US and Germany, now offering private lessons here in Naples. A proud member of Actors’ Equity, he has appeared in almost 100 musicals, operas and concerts, including several appearances here in Naples with TheatreZone, most recently as the title role in Sweeney Todd . Much love to his beautiful wife, Dawn.

DAWN LEBRECHT FORNARA.......

(Director/Choreographer) is a native of New York and has served as director and choreographer for TNP’s The Sound of Music, Something Rotten!, Mary Poppins, The Wedding Singer, Mamma Mia! , Chicago, Sister Act, The Rocky Horror Show, Catch Me If You Can, Legally Blonde, The Spitfire Grill and 42nd Street, among others, and with KidzAct for many productions, including Joseph…Dreamcoat, Hairspray, Disney’s Camp Rock, Les Misérables and CATS . She has choreographed many shows for TNP, including A Christmas Carol , A Gentleman’s Guide…, All Shook Up, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Thoroughly Modern Millie and Cabaret. As a performer, she has been seen in the National Tours of 42nd Street, Seussical the Musical , Anything Goes and Grease. A proud member of Actors’ Equity, she has been seen here in Naples in TheatreZone’s Sweeney Todd (Beggar Woman), Jekyll & Hyde (Lucy), Stepping Out with Donna McKechnie, Legs Diamond (Kiki) and Hair, among others. Other recent roles include Sheila/A Chorus Line, Sally Bowles, Velma Kelly, Bombalurina/Cats and Ulla/ The Producers. Love to husband Chas and her family.

MARY ANNE

M c AVOY

M c KERROW....

(Costume Design) has been costuming and teaching the young actors of TNP’s KidzAct program since 2005. As a performer for TNP, she was last seen as Donna in Mamma Mia! Other TNP roles include Elizabeth Benning/Young Frankenstein , Momma Rose/Gypsy, and Madame Thenardier/Les Misérables. Most recently, she debuted at The Laboratory Theater in Ft. Myers as Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd

KARINA NGUYEN..........

(Stage Manager) is so thankful to have another opportunity to be stage managing. She has always enjoyed being onstage and now backstage. Growing up at TNP, she is always happy to be called back! She would like to thank her parents and carpool parents for helping bring her all the way from Marco.

CREATIVE TEAM BIOS (IN

ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

MIKE SANTOS....

(Scenic Design) has been working in The Naples Players Scene Shop for over 18 years now. Originally from Upstate New York, he received his Bachelor’s in Fine Arts from Cazenovia College. Favorite scenic designs include Guys and Dolls, The Wedding Singer, and Mary Poppins for TNP; and Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Disney’s Descendants, and Matilda JR for KidzAct. A big thank you to the volunteers for doing what they do best! And to his wife, Judith, for being everything :-)

MEG SCHELLING

(Sound Design) is very excited to be back at TNP! Meg just graduated from Western Michigan University with a BFA in Design and Technical Production last month (April). Meg is endlessly grateful for the opportunities TNP has provided them to further their craft. Special thanks to Brad, Dawn, and Charlie! Enjoy the show!

CRAIG WALCK...

(Lighting Designer) After initially working for TNP from 2000-2006, Craig returned to TNP in 2011 after working for Columbia University, The All-Stars Project, and other theatrical groups in New York City from 2006-2008. He then oversaw the completion of construction, opening, and first two years of operation of the Miramar Cultural Center in Miramar, FL from 2008-2011. Overall, Craig has designed the lighting for over 170 TNP productions. Originally from Niagara Falls, N.Y., and a graduate of SUNY Buffalo, he and his wife, Jessica, recently welcomed their greatest production ever: son Liam. Their dogs, Ziggy, Twoey, and Roscoe remain unimpressed.

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