Congratulations to the cast and crew of Walt Whitman’s fall production of Love of a Pig! Whitman’s cast and crew had a great weekend of performances in early November, showcasing the talents within the high school theater program. Love of a Pig portrays the story of Jenny, a violinist, and her ongoing search for love. On stage our actors did a magnificent job weaving in humor, wit, and energy into the storytelling that kept audiences engaged in the unique tale. This play by Leslie Caveny is non-traditional in its presentation in that several actors intentionally play multiple roles and pantomime was used in lieu of real props in many cases. This was the writer's preference and Whitman’s actors remained true to her vision in this production. Congratulations and bravo to all on a job well done!
Production Staff and Crew
Director/Costumer/ Business Manager ................... Dr. Susan Turner Radin
Assistant Director ....................................................... Jaren Smuilian
Dance Captain/Choreographer ................................ Morgan O'Donoghue
Costume Assistant ........................................................... Morgan Franz
Lighting Designer ............................................................ Sam Kessler
Lighting Assistant ...................................................... Victoria Pascrell
Spot Technicians ...................................... Noah Turano, Emanuel Infante
Sound Design and Tech ................ Chris "Doc" Mariano of SOE Productions
Sound Assistant ....................................................... Jeremy Canales
Lamplighter Advisor ................................................... David Rickmers
Stage Manager ............................................................ Brendan Joyce
Asst. Stage Managers ....................................... Theo Martinez, Alina Villarreal
Backstage Crew ................................... Ava Tulipano, Francesco Monez
Makeup and Hair Design .................... Alexandra Sales, Lillyonna Morales
Cast
Jenny .................................................................. Diana Fogel
Polly Fieldings ........................................................ Sarah Pratt
Crystal. ........................................................ Gracie DeMarinis
Amy ................................................................ Madeline Franz
Eddie/Loverboy/ Aerobics Instructor/Wolf #1/Lance ….... Edward Pena
Joe/Hank/Peter .................................................. Joe Cenzoprano
Mailman/David/Wolf #2/ Frantic Man ........................ Brian Portillo
Mr. Henry Michaels/ Mark/ Kevin/ Author/Wolf #3 ...... Phillip Clark
Defense Attorney/Telephone Woman .......................... Jordin Rubin
Prosecuting Attorney/Lounge Singer ...................... Deanna Valentin
Sophisticated Lady ......................................... Morgan O'Donoghue
Melissa (screaming woman)/ Jury Foreman .................... Aryaa Shah
Bailiff ................................................................ Anna Braglia
Judge ...................................................... Ashley Cox Pinckney
Man in Bar/Jessie/Pierre/Sean/Joshua ........................ Porter Chetty
Chrissy ................................................................. Shay Lublin
Hysterical Woman ................................................ Lily Majewski
Wife ...................................................................... Kaylee Vera
Bartender/Military Man/Man with Paper/Alex ...... Analia Cimadevilla
Michelle ............................................................ Kaylee Herold
Lounge Pianist ........................... Aaron Cimadevilla, Andrew Fogel
The Director would like to thank ...
“My right hands- Jaren Smullian, Brendan Joyce, Morgan O'Donoghue, David Rickmers, Sam Kessler, and Chris ‘Doc’ Mariano.
My Amazing Cast & Crew! Thank you for all of your hard work, trust and for sharing your talent with me.
Chuck Salerno and the custodians of Walt Whitman High School.
Mr. Jon Varlamos, Ms. Jackie Tartaro, and Ms. Laura Carey for helping the fine and performing arts in every way!
Mr. Mike Duggan for bringing Stimson to Whitman!
Mr. Kenneth Costa and the Walt Whitman High School staff for supporting our students and myself during this overwhelming process!
Dr. D'Elia, Dr. Centamore, Mrs. Poprilo, Dr. Murphy, Dr. Steele, Mr. Smith and Dr. Reanna Fulton for your support of the arts in South Huntington.
The South Huntington Board of Education 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 and always welcoming me home with big squeezes! I love you.”
Cast members from this fall's production gave the Board of Education an encore performance at the most recent BOE meeting.