Walt Whitman Centerstage Productions Presents: Pippin

Congratulations to the cast and crew of Pippin on three fabulous performances! Incredible job by all of our performers and musicians in the pit! Congratulations and thank you to Dr. Radin, Mr. Hoffman, Mr. Modelewski, Mr. Vetack, Mr. Monti and Ms. Godbolt for their work with our talented students.
Pippin is about a young prince in the Middle Ages who embarks on a surreal journey to find his true purpose in life, guided by a mysterious troupe of minstrel performers who tell his story along the way.
Production Staff and Crew
Director.…........Dr. Susan Turner Radin
Choreographer (see note)………..Turner, Bob Fosse*
Music Director………....... Mr. Matthew Hoffman
Vocal Director………...Mr. Greg Modelewski
Lamplighter Advisor………...Mr. Vito Monti
Set Construction……...…..Brian Barteld of Barteld Productions
Sound Design and Tech......……......Tommy Wolwitz of SDE Productions
Sound Assistant………..…..Daniella Flores
Lighting Designer…….......Ms. Juliette Kealy
Lighting Assistant..………......Frankie Monez
Spotlights...………......Eileen Marcia Vasquez, Daniel Alvarez Nunez
Costume Design…………...Dr. Susan Turner Radin
Costume Assistant..……….....Angelina Lorente
Dance Captain……….……Gabrielle Cali
Stage Manager..........................Giuliana Bausano
Set/Asst. Stage Managers...........Anna lemma, Julissa Galdames Sorto
Prop Design Mistress....................Maria Aro McIntosh
Prop Assistant…..………....Ayla Derin
Backstage Crew: Lilah Black, Lillian Dwyer, Olivia Menendez, Ryan Pastore, Lila Prasert, Layani Ratliff, Gabriel Raynor
Makeup and Hair Design: Gabriella Anderson, Maddi Bush, Camila Canales, Maddie Christy, Madelyn Crocco, Katerin Figueroa Flores, Brianna Goodwin, Marin McDonnell, Tatiana Tumbarello, Gabriella Varellas
Business Manager..................Dr. Susan Turner Radin
* Choreography Note: Select Fosse choreography was used throughout the show.
Cast
(in order of appearance)
Leading Player .............. Lucy Maniatis
Pippin................Landon Forlenza
Charles......Cooper Majewski
Lewis & Band of Players……….Phillip Clark
Fastrada………..Sarah Rivera
Berthe…………..Marygrace Reilly
Catherine……………Sarah Pratt
Theo…………….Matt Salmon
Puppy…………..Roo Clark
Band of Players: Isabella Amodeo, Makayla Argo, Anna Braglia, Emily Butterfield, Nicholas Guarini, Sydney Henkel, Natalia Morales, Selvin Quintailla Lazo, Naomi Rice, Jordin Rubin, Aiden Valencia
Dance Ensemble: Gabby Cali, Camila Canales, Ava Compagna, Chris Flores, Mia Gunsel, Kaylee Jean Macias, Angie Sobalvarro, Samantha Szwedo, Diana Zeledon
Pit Orchestra
Director: Mr. Matt Hoffman
Strings…….....Jack Biblow, Riley Compagno, Asuka Cruz, Daniela Pillajo, Sophia Salazar Mendez, Tyler Holzweiss
Woodwinds............ Ella Brenner, Jacianna Chichi, Ryan Dean, Daniela Estevez, Isabel Hassman, Chase Loomis, Matteo Sandoval, Emily Voorhest, Alyssa Vozza, Mr. Steven Foti
Brass............................Tyler Biblow, Derek Busch, Jose Canas Garcia, Luke DeMarinis, Justin Hernandez, Xavier Keith, Enoch Lawrence Adjahoe, Christopher Murray, Mr. Joseph Vetack
Bass.……...….Analia Cimadevilla
Guitar…………...Asad Sadiq, Mr. Henri Guillen Ortega
Drum set………...Grant Borden
Auxiliary Percussion……….Maria Aro McIntosh
Piano………Mr. Greg Modelewski
The Director would like to thank…
Matt Hoffman, Greg Modelewski, Vito Monti, Brian Barteld, Juliette Kealy, and Tommy Wolkwitz. Your expertise, humor and heart are greatly appreciated.
My stage manager, Giuls Bausano, and costume assistant, Angelina Lorente, and prop master, Maria Aro McIntosh. You are a pleasure to work with and I appreciate you!
My dance captain Gabby Cali. You make me laugh even when you are mean to me. You are fabulous!
My Cast, Crew, and Pit! It was a roller coaster of a journey, but we made it. You are FABULOUS!
Parents, for your support of your children's love of theatre and your help with costumes, props, set pieces, and program ads.
Mrs. Helen Genovese, Mrs. Anita Corcoran and all of the Whitman support staff for their assistance facilitating this production.
Dean Lagis and the custodians of Walt Whitman High School for the special care they take of our production needs and the PAC!
Dr. Murphy, Mr. Matt Hoffman and the Walt Whitman HS staff for supporting our students and myself during this overwhelming process! Mr. Mike Duggan for bringing Stimson to Whitman.
Dr. D'Elia and the district administration for your support of the arts in South Huntington. Your leadership makes a huge difference in the lives of your creative students and teachers!
The South Huntington Board of Education and SHEF for recognizing the value of arts education and supporting our talented students!
My husband, my boys and my best girl for sharing me with my Whitman lovelies! I love you more than there are days in forever.
