MPAC’s Annual Spring Production

June 3 - June 5, 2016

Major support for Mary Poppins provided by

To Cathy Roy, Darius Frowner and Justin Long,

It is with much love and gratitude that we say goodbye to MPAC and thank you for truly making it our second home for the past 8 years. From age 10 as Evan and Patrice in 13 the Musical to Joseph to Hairspray to Les Miserables to Mary Poppins to Disney World to the ultimate experience singing at the White House for TV and for countless shows through classes, camp and years of performing arts company you have taught us an incredible amount both on the stage and off. As we go off to college please know that we will forever have MPAC memories imprinted in our hearts.

Love,Justin Chimoff and Amanda Fletcher and the entire Fletcher and Chimoff families

Mayo Performing Arts CenterPresents

A MUSICAL BASED ON THE STORIES OF P.L. TRAVERS AND THE WALT DISNEY FILMOriginal Music and Lyrics by

RICHARD M. SHERMAN and ROBERT B. SHERMANBook by

JULIAN FELLOWSNew Song and Additional Music and Lyrics by

GEORGE STILES and ANTHONY DREWECo-created by

CAMERON MACKINTOSHOrchestrations by

WILLIAM DAVID BROHN

Assistant DirectorANDREA RODRIGUEZ

Musical DirectorKEVIN MICHAEL LYNCH

Director/ChoreographerCATHY ROY

Production DirectorCHRIS BALL

Lighting DesignerJIM SERGEANT

Sound DesignerSTEPHAN WOJTECKI

Production Stage Manager

KARLEY BERRIOS

Scenic Design ConsultantHEATHER BALL

Wig DesignerDEREK ALFANO

Costume DesignerTERRY THIRY, BARBARA CANACE

& KATHERINE WINTER

Sound TechniciansSTEVE SCHWARTZ &ANGELIQUE MATHER

Head Carpenter/ Flying DirectorJOHN O'KRINSKY

Props MistressALISON MERRICK

Mary Poppins is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

www.MTIShows.comThe videotaping or other video or audio recording of the production is strictly prohibited.

Assistant Props MasterJON RODRIGUEZ

Lighting TechnicianLUKE KOZTUCHIK

Assistant Stage ManagerRACHEL FRASCELLA &

CURTIS SHIELDS

Major support for Mary Poppins provided by

This program is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

Program Made Possible By:

Additional funding for Mary Poppins provided by:Jersey Central Power & Light: A First Energy Company and Dr. Robert J. Bruzzichesi Orthodontics

Flying by Foy

CAST OF CHARACTERS (in order of appearance)

MALE ENSEMBLE

Bert JUSTIN ANTHONY LONG*George Banks JOSHUA BERGWinifred Banks MADDY MURPHYJane Banks SARAH RAPPAPORTMichael Banks AIDAN ALBERTOKatie Nana CASSIDY SANDRYPoliceman TAYLOR OLSENMiss Lark BRIANNA ENNISAdmiral Boom JARED ZAKMrs. Brill AMANDA FLETCHERRobertson Ay RYAN DOMALEWSKIMary Poppins SANDY TAYLOR*Miss Smythe CHRYSANTHE HALIOTIS

Park Keeper JACK PACETTINeleus GRIFFIN HECHTQueen Victoria BRIANNA ENNISBank Chairman JARED ZAKVon Hussler CHRISTIAN HARVEYNorthbrook JUSTIN CHIMOFFBird Woman ABIGAIL FLETCHERMrs. Corry MARGALY MONELUSFannie SARA BRAZOFSKYAnnie ANNA SKELTONValentine CHRISTIAN HARVEYMiss Andrew ALEXANDRA RUSSO

JESSICA ALBANOLAUREN ARNOLDKELLY BELARMINOJULIANA BELLESSARA BRAZOFSKYDAISY BYERSOLIVIA DANJULIE DWOSKIN

SUNGCHIN ERASOVICTORIA FANNINGABIGAIL FLETCHERTESS GREENECHRYSANTHE HALI-OTISSASHA JACOBSKARA JONSSON

FIONA KEEFEGINA LAURIAMADELEINE LEVINSOHNISABEL LITTERSTBAILEY MCGUINNCARA MEDWICKHANNA NEIL

CHELSEA SAKDALANCASSIDY SANDRYMARIA SCHNEIDERANNA SKELTONNICOLE STREGERDANA TYGAR

JOSH COHENJACK DEUTSCHJEFFREY GALLUP

BRANDON KIMJACK PACETTIMAX RODRIGUEZ

JUSTIN CHIMOFFCHRISTIAN HARVEYTAYLOR OLSEN

GRIFFIN HECHTJARED ZAK

FEMALE ENSEMBLE

UNDERSTUDIESMary Poppins: KARA JONSSON Jane: ARIELLE HANDLER Michael: BEN SADOWSKI

Director/Choreographer CATHY ROYMusical Director KEVIN M. LYNCHAssistant Director ANDREA RODRIGUEZProduction Stage Manager KARLEY BERRIOSAssistant Stage Manager CURTIS SHIELDS Production Designer CHRIS BALLScenic Designer HEATHER BALLCostume Designer BARBARA CANANCECostume Designer TERRY THIRYCostume Assistant BARBARA CANACE

Costume Assistant LORRY RIPLEYLighting Designer JIM SERGEANTSound Designer STEPHAN WOJTECKISound Technician ANGELIQUE MATHERSound Technician STEVE SCHWARTZHead Carpenter/Flying Director JOHN O'KRINSKYWig Designer/ Stylist DEREK ALFANOProps Mistress ALISON MERRICKAssitant Props Master JON RODRIGUEZ

*Justin Anthony Long & Sandy Taylor appear through the courtesy of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Original London and Broadway Production Credits:Produced by

Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas SchumacherCo-Choreographer Lighting Design

Stephen Mear Howard HarrisonScenic and Costume Design

Bob CrawleyCo-Direction and Choreography

Matthew BourneDirected byRichard Eyre

MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT I"Chim Chim Cher-ee" Bert"Cherry Tree Lane" (Part 1) George and Winifred Banks, Katie Nanna,

Jane and Michael, Mrs. Brill, and Robertson Ay"The Perfect Nanny" Jane and Michael"Cherry Tree Lane" (Part 2) George and Winifred Banks, Jane and Michael,

Mrs. Brill, and Robertson Ay"Practically Perfect" Mary Poppins, Jane and Michael"Jolly Holiday" Bert, Mary Poppins, Jane, Michael, Neleus, Statues, & Company"Cherry Tree Lane" (Reprise) "Being Mrs. Banks" ""Let's Hope She Will Stay" George, Winifred, Jane and Michael"A Spoonful of Sugar" Mary Poppins, Jane, Michael, Robertson Ay, Winifred, & Mrs. Brill"Precision and Order" Bank Chairman, Bank Clerks, Von Hussler & Northbrook"A Man Has Dreams" George Banks"Feed the Birds" Bird Woman, Mary Poppins, Michael & Jane"Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" Mary Poppins, Mrs. Corry, Bert, Jane,

Michael, Fannie, Annie, Customers"Playing the Game" Valentine, Toys, Mary Poppins, Jane & Michael"Chim Chim Cher-ee" (Reprise) Bert and Mary Poppins

ACT 2"Cherry Tree Lane" (Reprise) Mrs. Brill, Michael, Jane, Winifred,

Robertson Ay, and George"Brimstone and Treacle" (Part 1) Miss Andrew"Let's Go Fly A Kite" Bert, Park Keeper, Jane, and Michael & Kite Flyers"Cherry Tree Lane (Reprise) "Being Mrs. Banks" (Reprise) George and Winifred"Brimstone and Treacle" (Part 2) Mary Poppins and Miss Andrew"Practically Perfect" (Reprise) Mary Poppins, Jane and Michael"Chim Chim Cher-ee" (Reprise) Bert"Step in Time" Bert, Mary Poppins, Jane, Michael and the Sweeps"A Man Has Dreams" "A Spoonful of Sugar" (Reprise) George and Bert"Anything Can Happen" Jane, Michael, Mary Poppins and the Company"Precision & Order" (Reprise) George, Bank Chairman, Bankers"A Spoonful of Sugar" (Reprise) Mary Poppins"A Shooting Star" The Orchestra

THERE WILL BE ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION.

ORCHESTRA

Conductor: Kevin Michael Lynch

Piano 1/Key 1: Charles Santoro Piano 2/Key 2: Chris Curcio Bass: Joe Mankin

Cello: Anthony Bevilacqua Horn 1: Matt McLaughlin Horn 2: Susan Braden

Percussion: Ryan McClausland Reed 1: Jess Amato Reed 2: Stacey McCaffery

Trombone: Federico Perez Trumpet: Thein Amato

Mary Poppins takes place in and around the Banks' household,somewhere in London at the turn of the last century.

From the Director:

Anything can happen if we recognize the magic of everyday life.

This is something that Author P.L. Travers understood when she published her first book, Mary Poppins in 1934. This was the tale of the mysterious nanny who teaches a troubled family to appreciate the important things in life. It went on to become one of the most recognized and beloved stories of all time.

When the film was released by Disney in 1964, audiences saw live actors with animated creatures, characters jumping into sidewalk drawings and a magical Nanny flying above the London skyline, and they were hooked! The film earned 13 Academy Award nominations and won in five categories. In 2004 Disney Theatrical partnered with Producer Cameron Mackintosh to bring the beloved nanny to life on stage. This re-imagined version combined elements from the books and movie with brand new material enriching the story with details and dramatic themes.

The story of Mary Poppins is one that lies deep within all of us. We can hum the catchy tunes, quote the clever lyrics, recognize the characters and those who have portrayed them. Mary Poppins is a magical character who teaches us to “see the good in everyone. By teaching the Banks children to open up their awareness to the joy and hardships of others, she is able to help them teach their parents a lesson about what is most important in life.

It has been such a pleasure to get to know the inside of this beautiful story and discover the depth of it’s themes, characters and ideas. I have had the joy of collaborating with a fantastic creative team, cast and production team. This show has been an enormous undertaking with magic, flying, huge musical numbers and an epic story to tell. I thank them all from the bottom of my heart for helping to bring this to life!!

We would be nowhere without our audience and we thank you all for your tremendous support. We hope to not only entertain you on this journey through the magical world of Mary Poppins but to inspire you to see good in everyone, look past what you see and remember that “Anything can happen if you let it.”

Cathy RoyDirector

Performances like Mary Poppins are why they created words like supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! We are so excited and proud of the work that the cast and crew have done getting this performance ready to take the stage. Mary Poppins continues our tradition of memorable Spring productions, which also include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Hairspray and Les Misérables. Mary Poppins is the ultimate example of the amazing work that MPAC’s education department has done in our community and throughout New Jersey. Did you know that over 600 children participate in Performing Arts School classes annually? Or that MPAC awards over $5,000 in scholarships to these classes, so that no child is ever turned away due to inability to pay for a class? Or that over 40,000 children and their families experience MPAC education-related events? The list of accomplishments is

extensive and continues to grow.

This past year, six students in our program had the amazing opportunity to participate in Broadway at the White House, a full-day seminar in which they had the opportunity to learn from some of the most famous names in show business, including Andrew Lloyd Webber, Gloria Estefan, Kristin Chenoweth and Matthew Morrison. The event was hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama.

Our dedication to arts education goes beyond merely teaching someone to sing, dance or act. It is focused on inspiring creativity and improving communication skills. The skills gained in arts education go far beyond the stage – they inspire confidence, cooperation and teamwork – skills essential no matter what path your child may follow. On behalf of the staff and Board of Trustees of the Mayo Performing Arts Center, I would like to congratulate Cathy Roy, our Education Director, and Director of Mary Poppins, her entire creative team, the production crew and especially our wonderful youth performers on a job well done. We’re all so proud!

Best wishes,

Allison LarenaPresident and CEO Mayo Performing Arts Center

A Note from the President and CEO:

JESSICA ALBANO (Ensemble) graduated from Davidson College, where she participated in Opera Theatre Workshop, performed twice as a soloist with the Davidson College Symphony Orchestra, and was in the cast of the mainstage productions of Guys and Dolls and Fiddler on the Roof. She was a participant in the 2015 Druid City Opera Workshop in Alabama, and was a Core Artist intern and cast member in Robert Inman’s Liberty Mountain. Most recently, she was Ms. Shellhammer in Miracle on 34th Street at Somerset Valley Players, and Mrs. Bedwin in Oliver at Rhino Theatre. Romans 11:36.AIDAN ALBERTO (Michael Banks) is excited to make his debut at MPAC in the role of Michael Banks. A fourth grader at Lester C. Noecker Elementary School, Aidan recently played Prince Tut in the musical play “Tut Tut”. He also is a soloist in the OLBS children’s choir. An avid wrestler, Aidan enjoys taekwondo, playing his violin, tap dancing and vacationing with his family. Aidan wants to thank his Mom, Dad, his brothers, Ahren and Aidan for always being there for him. Special thanks to his vocal coach Beverly Chisholm and the cast and crew of Mary Poppins for their support.LAUREN ARNOLD (Ensemble) is thrilled to be doing her second show at MPAC! Lauren is a sophomore attending the musical theater honors program at Somerset County VoTech, in addition to Bridgewater-Raritan High School. Favorite credits include The Addams Family (Alice), Godspell (Ensemble), Les Miserables (Ensemble), The Little Mermaid, Jr. (Ursula), and Seussical (Horton). Good luck to everyone in the cast and crew! KELLY BELARMINO (Ensemble): Kelly has been very involved in theater at school, performing such roles as The Witch in Into the Woods at WPHS, as well as The Sound of Music (Maria), The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy), and Grease (Teen Angel) at her middle school. Kelly has also been involved in several summer theater productions including Once on This Island (Erzulie), Finian’s Rainbow(Lucy) and as a featured dancer in Fame in 2012. Kelly also trained with the NJ Ballet for 7 years and performed in their production of The Nutcracker for three consecutive years as a clown and a soldier. She currently studies voice, acting, and dance at the Performers’ Theatre Workshop in Maplewood and has performed in several of their showcases including four Off-Broadway shows at Don’t Tell Mama in NYC. All of this would not be possible, however, without the love and support of her parents and grandparentsJULIANNA BELLES (Ensemble) is a sophomore at the Morris County School of Technology. She has been performing at MPAC for six years in their Performing Arts Company and has also been in their productions of Hairspray and Les Miserables. She has most recently played Asaka in Once on This Island and is ecstatic to be in yet another

performance at her favorite theatre! She would like to thank the following people for inspiring her thus far; her parents, her vocal coach, her theatre teacher, and Cathy. Julianna would like to tell the audience to enjoy this Practically Perfect show!JOSHUA BERG (Mr. Banks) is thrilled to be in this amazing production of Mary Poppins. He is finishing his freshman year at Bernards High School. Some of his many past musical theater roles include Archibald (The Secret Garden), Corcoran (H.M.S. Pinafore), Shrek (Shrek the Musical), and Benny Southstreet (Guys and Dolls). Josh has recently been ranked first tenor in the state of New Jersey by the New Jersey Music Educators Association All-State Choir. He is part of the Mayo Performing Arts Company. Josh wants to thank Cathy and Kevin who worked so hard to make this show the magic that it is and everyone who made this possible. SARA BRAZOFSKY (Ensemble/Fannie), a freshman from Park Ridge, New Jersey is very excited to be performing in her third MPAC main stage production. Sara was in last year's production of Les Miserables as well as Hairspray the year before. She has participated in the Mayo Performing Arts Company for the past two years. She really enjoys being part of all MPAC has to offer. Sara would like thank her friends and family for always supporting her. She would also like to thank the entire cast and crew for working so hard to make Mary Poppins such a great experience.DAISY BYERS (Ensemble) is delighted to be a part of the 2016 Mary Poppins production. This is her first year participating in MPAC’s annual Youth Performance. Mary Poppins has always been one of her favorite storylines; both the Broadway show and the Disney movie. Some of her other performances include: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Bye Bye Birdie, Wishes, Alice in Wonderland, and Children’s Letters to God. She attends Bernardsville Middle School and enjoys traveling, photography and playing with her dogs, Duke and Luna. She would like to thank her family and friends, as well as the show’s directors and wonderful cast for being supportive throughout this amazing experience.JUSTIN CHIMOFF (Northbrook/ Ensemble) is thrilled to be in this amazing production! Most recently, Justin had the opportunity of performing for Michelle Obama at the White House alongside Gloria Estefan. Previous shows include Legally Blonde (Warner), Joseph… (Judah), Anything Goes (Evelyn), Bye Bye Birdie (Albert), and Hairspray (Nicest Kid in Town). Justin has participated in Paper Mill Playhouse’s Summer Conservatory the last 4 years, and has also been a member of the Mayo Performing Arts Company where he has performed with Patti Lupone, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Kelli O’Hara, Kristin Chenoweth, and Marvin Hamlisch. Justin would like to thank his

Cast Biographies

family and friends. JOSH COHEN (Ensemble) is in eighth grade at Randolph Middle School. He is thrilled to be in his first main stage production at MPAC. Josh's other favorite roles he has played include King Triton (Little Mermaid), Prince Charming (Cinderella), Evan Goldman (Thirteen), Tevye (Fiddler on the Roof), Daddy Warbucks (Annie), Shrek (Shrek) and Captain Von Trapp (Sound of Music). Josh would like to thank his family, friends, fellow cast members, instructors and directors for supporting and guiding him in Mary Poppins, MPAC Company and everything else he does. Enjoy the show!OLIVIA DAN (Ensemble) Olivia is ecstatic to join the cast of Mary Poppins in her very first production here at MPAC! She is currently a junior at Lenape Valley Regional High School. She plans to study musical theatre in college and pursue it as a career. Olivia has always had a passion for theatre and has been seen in many productions. Some of her most recent credits include Oklahoma! (Ado Annie), Snoopy!!! The Musical (Lucy), and Father of the Bride (Mrs. Banks). She would like to thank the directors for giving her this incredible opportunity, and her family and friends for all their love and support. JACK DEUTSCH (Ensemble) is 14 years old and attends 8th grade at Assumption School in Morristown. Acting, singing, piano, and performing are his greatest passions. Jack's past experiences include performances at the Papermill Playhouse and MPAC, including Oklahoma, Guys and Dolls, Hello, Hollywood!, and Bye-Bye Birdie. He especially loved performing in MPAC's spring production of Hairspray and in Godspell at Assumption School. He would like to thank his family, friends and the amazing cast and crew of Mary Poppins!RYAN DOMALEWSKI (Robertson Ay) is excited to be joining the Mayo Performing Arts Theater for his first performance. Ryan is 14 years old and is in 8th grade at Randolph Middle School. Ryan has participated in community theater with Hexagon Players in Mendham. He appeared in Big The Musical (Billy Kopecki) and Tom Sawyer (Ben Rogers). Last Spring, he also enjoyed playing Oliver in his Middle School production of ¬Oliver. He has appeared in My Son Pinocchio (Pinocchio) and several other shows at Brundage Park Playhouse. He has also enjoyed being part of a K¬¬ids Cabaret. Ryan thanks Cathy Roy and Kevin Lynch for all of their hard work and direction. He also thanks his family for their support and love.JULIE DWOSKIN (Ensemble) is thrilled to be in her first production here at MPAC! Julie is a recent graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University where she got a B.A. in Musical Theatre and a minor in Dance. Now Julie is working upstairs in the Administrative Office! Favorite roles include: Dainty June in Gypsy, Betty in The Crucible, Poopsie in The Pajama Game, Alto Birdgirl in Seussical, and Lori Beth Allen in Happy Days the Musical. Julie would like to thank her family and friends for being so

supportive.BRIANNA ENNIS (Miss Lark/Queen Victoria) is thrilled to be back in MPAC’s fourth main stage production, Mary Poppins, after having appeared in Joseph, Hairspray (Gym Teacher), and Les Miz! Brianna is a member of the MPAC Performing Arts Company as well as a member of The Shakespeare Theatre of NJ Senior Corps. She is currently a senior at Rutgers Prep and will be matriculating to the Class of 2020 at Muhlenberg College this fall for a BA in Theatre and Film with a Presidential Scholarship. Love and thanks to all of her family and friends for always supporting her. Break a leg to the entire cast and crew of MP.SUNNIE ERASO (Ensemble) is so excited to be a part of MPAC's spring musical this year! She has recently performed in shows such as The Boyfriend as Lolita/Ensemble and Junie B. Jones Jr. as Lucille. She is currently a part of the 2015-16 Mayo Performing Arts Company and has participated in MayoPAC's Summer Conservatory and Advanced Musical Theatre Class for about three years. Sunnie would like to thank her friends and family for all their support as well as Cathy, Kevin, Andrea, Karley, and the rest of the artistic staff for making this show unforgettable!VICTORIA FANNING (Ensemble) is a sophomore at Morristown High School and is thrilled to be a part of her third MPAC production. Most recently, Victoria played the Jester in Once Upon A Mattress and Sarah Brown in Guys & Dolls. She is a proud member of MPAC’s Performing Arts Company, where she gets to do the two things she loves most – sing and give back to the community! Victoria would like to thank her family for their support, Cathy Roy, Kevin Lynch and the entire MPAC staff for this amazing experience! ABIGAIL FLETCHER (Bird Woman/ Dance Captain/ Ensemble) is a sophomore at Hanover Park High School. She is thrilled to be in her fourth main stage production at MPAC. Some of her favorite roles she has played include Mrs. Lovett (Sweeney Todd), Marmee (Little Women), Miss Flannery (Thoroughly Modern Millie), Saraghina (Nine), and Martha (Secret Garden). She would like to thank her friends, family, teachers, cast, crew, and directors for always supporting her and this production. Enjoy the show!AMANDA FLETCHER (Mrs. Brill) Amanda is so excited to be part of her fourth production with MPAC as Mrs. Brill in Mary Poppins! Amanda is a senior at Hanover Park High School and plans to attend West Chester University in the fall. Previous productions with MPAC include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat where she shared the role of the Narrator, Hairspray where she played Tracy, and Les Miserables where she played Madame Thenardier. Amanda has also been involved with classes and the performing arts company at MPAC since she was around 12 years old so MPAC has always been and place to call home for her. Amanda would like to thank

her family and the wonderful people at MPAC like Cathy Roy-Spies for always pushing her to try her best and always believing in her. JEFFREY GALLUP (Ensemble) is excited to return to the MPAC. Jeff recently hosted Broadways Next Generation at Carnegie Hall. Prior credits include 2015 and 2014 New Voices Concert at the Paper Mill Playhouse, Ensemble in Superman The Musical at OLT , Ralphie in A Christmas Story at the Barn Theatre, Jason in Falsetto at NLT, Mayor of Munchkin Land in Wizard of Oz at Montville H.S., Gavroche in Les Misérables with New Vision Players in Fairlawn and the children’s choir of Joseph at the MPAC. Thank you Cathy and Kevin for this opportunity.TESS GREENE (Ensemble): Tess is a Freshman Musical Theatre Major at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, NJ. This is Tess’ first show at MPAC and she is really excited to be here working with everyone. Show credits include: How to Succeed In Business, State Fair, 9 to 5, and Guys and Dolls. Tess is originally from Townsend, DE and would like to thank Cassidy Sandry for transporting her from school to the theatre, the Sandry family for putting up with her and letting her into their home, and Tess’ family for allowing her to have this opportunity. Enjoy the show!CHRYSANTHE HALIOTIS (Ensemble/Miss Smythe) Anthe is thrilled to be performing in Mary Poppins with MPAC! Besides performing here, she attends Fairleigh Dickinson University as a Musical Theatre Major. She performed in FDU’s She Loves Me, and 5 Women… (Meredith). While in high school, she performed in Thoroughly Modern Millie (Miss Dorothy), and Hairspray (Velma Von Tussle). She thanks her roommate Margaly for doing this show too, her friends back home, her parents, and Andrew for being so supportive. She also thanks Cathy, Andrea, and Kevin for giving her this opportunity! She wishes the cast/crew to break legs and put on a “practically perfect” show!ARIELLE HANDLER (u/s Jane/Ensemble) is proud to be a part of another “practically perfect” MPAC production! Most recently seen as Grace Smythe/Fan in A Christmas Carol: the Musical (The Growing Stage) and Snake in the World Premiere of Children of Eden, Jr. (Pixie Dust Players). Some additional roles include: Wendy- Peter Pan (Villagers Theatre); Amber- Hairspray (Villagers); Young Cosette- Les Miserables (SCVTHS); Baby June- Gypsy (Villagers); Young Fiona -Shrek the Musical (Villagers); Flounder- Disney’s The Little Mermaid (Villagers); Jojo- Seussical the Musical (Theater Project Jr.). Thanks to Cathy, Kevin, Andrea, Karley and Kara. Best to the cast and crew!CHRISTIAN HARVEY (Von Hussler/ Valentine/ Ensemble) is excited to be in his forth-main stage production. Recent credits include: Pirates of Penzance (General), Les Miserablés (Combferre, u/s Marius), Curtains (Aaron Fox), Damn Yankees (Mr. Applegate), and many more. This past November Christian had the incredible opportunity to be featured (with 5 other MPAC students) on TLC’s

Broadway at the White House! Christian studies voice with Stan Dunn at the singing actors studio! Break a leg to the cast and crew of Mary Poppins! GRIFFIN HECHT (Neleus/Ensemble) is a junior at the Morris County School of Technology as a dance major. He has performed in many dance shows such as the Academy for Visual and Performing Arts’s Dance Concerts and Early Mosley’s Hearts of Men. Some of his past musical theater shows include Footloose (Ren McCormack) and Paper Mill Playhouse’s New Voices Concerts. Griffin would like to thank his friends, family, instructors, and cast for always being supportive of both him and the productionSASHA JACOBS(Ensemble), is extremely excited to be part of such an amazing production. Her past performances at the Morristown Performing Arts Center include Hairspray and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat. She is so excited to be working with such a wonderful cast. Break a leg, cast of Mary Poppins!KARA JONSSON (u/s Mary Poppins/Ensemble)Kara Jonsson is a California born artist who is currently working towards a BFA in Musical Theatre and minor in Arts Administration at Rider University's Westminster College for the Arts. Professional credits include performance and choreography at Cabrillo Stage in Santa Cruz, CA. Kara is a proud alumni and resident choreographer of Spotlight Youth Conservatory. She is thrilled to be a part of Mary Poppins and has thoroughly enjoyed expanding her education and skills through this processFIONA KEEFE (Ensemble) is proud to be part of the magical production Mary Poppins. Fiona has been apart of the MPAC program for about 7 years and loves everyone there and all the good times that come out of the programs. Being part of Les Mis last year was one of the best memories she has in her life and will cherish it forever. She hopes to continue to make many memories with all of her friends in Mary Poppins. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support, and the hardworking crew of Mary Poppins that has pieced the whole show together.BRANDON KIM (Ensemble) makes his Mayo PAC debut in Mary Poppins. He is a member of the Wayne Hills Theatre Workshop, Rosen PAC, and is currently attending NYU Tisch’s high school semester, in the department of drama. Recent credits include Tarzan, & Legally Blonde. Brandon aspires to play the role of Elder Price in the Book of Mormon on Broadway. He would like to thank Mom, Dad, Grandma J. & H., Aunt & Uncle Margaret & Marty, Yu & Park family, Kyle, Shannah, Annie, Gianna, Katie, Matt, Veronica, Gingy, Lydiene, Paolo, Erin, Castania, Fleiss, Getzke & Piro for their love and support! Special thanks to Cathy, Andrea, & Kevin!GINA LAURIA (Ensemble) Gina is thrilled to be appearing in the Mayo Performing Arts Center’s production of Mary Poppins as a member of the female ensemble. She has been doing shows from

the age 10 and is always thoroughly delighted to be on stage. Gina takes voice lessons at the Linda Benanti Voice Studio and attends musical theater workshops here at MPAC. She would like to thank all of those who have provided coaching, helping her to improve her craft. Gina would also like to thank her family for all their loving support and encouragementMADELEINE LEVINSOHN (Ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of this year’s production! She is a member of the In Motion dance company and the Fire Island Shakespeare Players. Some of her favorite recent credits include Romeo and Juliet as Juliet, Seussical as Cat in the Hat, Henry IV as Henry V, and Grease as ensemble. She would like to thank the entire cast and crew for all of their hard work and her friends and family for supporting her. Special thanks to Kathy, Kevin, Andrea, John, and Jenny for such an amazing production. ISABEL LITTERST (Ensemble) Isabel is a Junior at Randolph High School and thrilled to be a part of her first main stage production at MPAC! Isabel has studied musical theatre for a number of years, participating in programs at the Boston Conservatory and CMU’s School of Drama. She is a member of the MPAC Performing Arts Company. Past credits include: The Man Who Came to Dinner (Lorraine Sheldon), The English Bulldog (Diane), Curtains (Niki Harris), and more. Isabel would like to thank Cathy and Kevin for this opportunity, her voice teacher Giovanna Reyes-Mir, and her family and friends for their continued support. JUSTIN ANTHONY LONG * (Bert) – Having starred as Joseph in the inaugural production of Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Justin is thrilled to return to MPAC this year to climb ‘over the rooftops’ and be reunited with his MPAC family. Some credits include Next to Normal, Cabaret, Violet, Sweeney Todd and a featured role in Martin Scorsese’s Oscar nominated film, The Wolf of Wall Street. Justin also wrote, directed and starred in the hit musical web-series, City of Dreams. Some other writing credits include the award winning short musical Cookie Soirée (Sound Bites Festival & Ken Davenport’s 10-Minute Play Contest), the award winning short film, Take Out (Top 10 AAFL 72-Hour Shootout), and the full-length subversive musical comedy Welcome to Shoofly (NYMF Next Link Finalist). Last summer, he and his writing partners made their NYC concert debut at 54 Below in The Opposite of Cool: the songs of Lee, Long & Burns and their LA concert debut at The Rockwell in Musi-Cal. He’s a graduate of Montclair State University and the Upright Citizens Brigade Improv program. Thanks to Cathy for this amazing opportunity, to my family for always encouraging me to follow my dreams and to Jonny for his unyielding love, support and friendship. More about Justin at www.JustinAnthonyLong.com BAILEY MCGUINN (Ensemble) is a sophomore at Morristown High School. This is her fourth main stage production at MPAC, after performing in the ensemble for Joseph, Hairspray, and Les

Miserables. She would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support, and the amazingly talented cast and crew for their hard work to put on this production. Most of all, she'd like to thank the directors for their inspiring passion and unwavering dedication. She hopes you enjoy the show!CARA MEDWICK (Ensemble) is very excited to be involved with MPAC’s production of Mary Poppins! When not on stage, she works in the administrative office at MPAC as a marketing assistant. Favorite acting credits include The Dauphin of France (Henry V), Sally Simpson (The Who’s Tommy), Marcy Park (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) and Thomasina Coverly (Arcadia), all with King’s College Theatre. She would like to thank Cathy for the opportunity & the entire education department for working so hard, her fellow cast mates for being a joy to work with, and her family and friends for always supporting her.MARGALY MONELUS (Mrs. Corry) is thrilled to be part of this amazing show! She is a sophomore Musical Theatre major at Fairleigh Dickinson University, and has previously been seen in Five Women Wearing the Same Dress (Mindy) and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Mustardseed). She’d like to thank her mom and aunt for their continuing support, her faves for being always there, and her roommate Anthe for going through this journey with her. She’d also like to thank Kevin, Cathy, Andrea, and the rest of the MPAC crew. This show has been a constant reminder that anything can happen if you let it.MADDY MURPHY (Mrs. Banks) is a freshman musical theatre major at Fairleigh Dickinson University. There, she has performed in A Midsummer Night’s Dream as the fairy, Cobweb. She has also performed in several shows back at home, most recent credits including Broadway Training Center’s productions of A Chorus Line (Diana) and Big Fish (Jenny). She is so excited to have been cast in this production and offers her thanks to both Cathy Roy and Kevin Lynch for giving her this exciting opportunity. She sends love to her friends and family in the audience and wishes the best for the cast and crew! HANNA NEIL (Ensemble) is honored to be a part of her second show at Mayo Performing Arts Center! Hanna is a sophomore at Morristown High School, previously having performed in Les Miserables as well as Wizard of Oz (Dorothy), Annie (Grace), and Willie Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (Violet Beauregarde). Outside of theatre, Hanna is spending her time playing the oboe, working at SmartWorld Coffee, or spending time with friends. Hanna would like to give a big thank you to her parents for supporting her in all she pursues and their ceaseless love. She would also like to thank Cathy Roy, Kevin Lynch, and Andrea Rodriguez for giving her the opportunity to participate in such a magical show! TAYLOR OLSEN (Ensemble/Policeman) is very excited to be performing in his second mainstage

musical at MPAC, he was also Montparnasse in last year’s production of Les Miserables at MPAC. He is a member of the Performing Arts Company here as well. Previous roles with other companies include Feuilly/Bamatabois in Les Miserables, the Baker in Into the Woods Jr., the Soldier & Alex in Sunday in the Park with George, and the Wolf in Into the Woods Jr. Taylor could also be seen in the movie Motherhood with Uma Thurman as well as the Messenger with Woody Harrelson. Taylor is also a part of the Morris Knolls Chorale and was in the most recent NJMEA All State Mixed Chorus. He would like to thank his parents for always pushing him to follow his dreams. He would also like to thank Cathy and Kevin for giving him this amazing opportunity. Break a leg cast!JACK PACETTI (Park Keeper) is thrilled to join Mayo Performing Art Center’s production of Mary Poppins. He studies acting at Peach Craft Studio, Voice from Stan Dunn, and Dance at Pure Movement Dance Center. For the past three summers he has studied at Stagedoor Manor and Papermill Playhouse. His previous credits include Mary Poppins (Valentine), The Little Mermaid (Prince Eric), The Pirates of Penzance (Samuel), Les Miserables (Enjorales), The Secret Garden (Dickon), Curtains (Daryl Grady), Hairspray (Link Larkin), Fiddler on the Roof (Mendel), The Music Man (Tommy Djilas), Hello Dolly (Ambrose Kemper), West Side Story (Action), Wizard of Oz (Mayor), Beauty and the Beast (Beast), Into the Woods (Cinderella’s Prince), and Seussical (Horton). He is grateful for this great opportunity. He gives his thanks to his director Cathy Roy, his teachers & mentors, his family, and God.SARAH RAPPAPORT (Jane Banks) is thrilled to be in her first production at MPAC. Previous credits include A Christmas Carol (Fan) at Chatham Community Players, Camp Rock (Dana Turner) at the Summit Playhouse, A Little Princess (Josephine Carmichael) at both the Hudson Guild Theatre and extended run at the Signature Theatre, as well as White Christmas (Susan Waverly) at the Count Basie Theatre. Sarah would like to thank her family and teachers for their support in pursuing her love of performing. Thank you to Cathy, Kevin and cast and crew for making her first MPAC experience an amazing oneMAX RODRIGUEZ (Ensemble/Messenger)Max, 12, is thrilled to be in this great cast. He was previously seen at MPAC in the spring musicals Hairspray (2014) and Joseph…(2013). He has performed in various JAM Theater productions : Rudolph (2015), Frosty (2014), Velveteen Rabbit (2013) and Trilogy Repertory’s 2015 Mary Poppins. Other favorite roles include Gingy in Shrek Jr. and Lion in Wizard of Oz. Max studies voice at MPAC and tap at Take Flight. He would like to thank his family, friends & teachers for their love and support; the cast & crew of MP; Cathy Roy; Kevin Lynch; Dayna Grayber; Jenn; Jaye; and Jill. ENJOY!ALEXANDRA RUSSO (Miss Andrew) is very excited

to make her debut as Miss Andrew in Mary Poppins here at the Mayo Center for Performing Arts. She is a current student at Rider University. Some of her previous roles include: Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes (Fairview HS), Rona Lisa Perretti in Spelling Bee (Fairview HS) and Teen Fiona/Ugly Duckling (BDT Stage). She would like to thank the artistic team for giving her this wonderful opportunity. She would also like to thank her family for their support and allowing her to be far away for one more month.BEN SADOWSKI (u/s Michael, Ensemble): Ben is thrilled to appear in his first MPAC production! Favorite roles include Gavroche in Les Miserables: School Edition, Kurt VonTrapp in GTK: Sound of Music, and Flounder in The Little Mermaid. When he’s not on stage, Ben is a 5th grade fisherman and baseball player. He would like to thank his family (especially brother, Alex) and friends for their support and for always helping him find the “element of fun!” He would also like to thank Cathy Roy and the entire MPAC team for a “super…” show and an amazing experience!CHELSEA SAKDALAN (Ensemble) Chelsea is a sophomore at PTHS in Pequannock and is thrilled to be on the MPAC stage for Mary Poppins. This is her third production here at The Mayo theatre. Her previous experiences include, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Ensemble),and Les Miserables (Ensemble). One of Chelsea's favorite roles was Jojo in Seussical the Musical. She is also a proud member of the MPAC Performing Arts Company. Chelsea is honored to be working with such an amazing cast and crew. She would like to thank God for the gift of performing, her friends, family, her voice coach, Jeanai La Vita, for always supporting her, and of course the cast and crew for a wonderful experience! CASSIDY SANDRY (Katie Nanna/Ensemble) is very excited to be in the ensemble of Mary Poppins at Morristown Performing Arts Center. Cassidy was involved in last year’s performance of Les Miserables, and has taken several workshops at the theater. She hopes to stay involved with more productions as time goes on. She would like to thank her director Cathy for believing in her abilities, Andrea for taking the time to work with her, and her parents for being so supportive.MARIA SCHNEIDER (Ensemble) Maria is super excited to be in MPAC's production of Mary Poppins. This is her third performance on the Mayo stage. She has been performing since she was 8 years old in community and local theaters. This is Maria's second year in MPAC's Company and has had amazing opportunities singing and performing for local charity events as well as performing with headliners such as Foreigner and Kristin Chenoweth. Maria is proud to be part of the Morris Knolls High School chorus, chorale and madrigals. Thank you, Cathy Roy and Darius Frowner for your support, leadership and dedication! Break a leg, Cast & Crew!! Mom, Dad

and sisters, love you!ANNA SKELTON (Annie/Ensemble) Anna is thrilled to be a part of Mary Poppins. This is Anna's second main stage production at MPAC. She was previously in Les Misérables, however she started taking classes at MPAC when she was seven. In addition to her performances at MPAC, Anna has been in numerous other productions through school and other community theaters. Some of her favorites include Hairspray at UCPAC, A Christmas Carol, Grease, and Once Upon a Mattress which she was in at Morristown High School. Anna would like to thank her friends and family for their unwavering support and encouragement and the cast of Mary Poppins for making this an experience she will never forget.NICOLE STREGER (Ensemble) Rehearsing in a boot was not ideal, but a fractured foot wasn’t keeping this Peapack teen from enjoying her role in the ensemble of Mary Poppins. A member of the MPAC Performing Arts Company, Nicole has studied musical theatre at MPAC, Paper Mill Playhouse, Centenary College and Worth Tyrrell Studios. An 8th grader at Bernardsville Middle School, Nicole is passionate about musical theatre and painting and will be attending the Summer Musical Theatre Conservatory at Paper Mill Playhouse this summer.SANDY TAYLOR* (Mary Poppins) is thrilled to be making her MPAC debut! A New York-based Equity singer/actor, Sandy has appeared in musical theatre productions in New York and regionally. Favorite roles include Charlotte in A Little Night Music, Lucille in Parade, Little Edie in Grey Gardens, Susan in Company, and Martha in 1776. Sandy is the New York Regional Director for The Yuletide Carolers, professional a cappella caroling group (www.theyuletidecarolers.com) and sings with the region's premiere choral group, Kinnara Ensemble (www.kinnaraensemble.org). Sandy also sings with her jazz trio and her first studio-recorded jazz album, 'Standard Deviations' was released in June 2013. Album available on iTunes and CDBaby.com. In addition to performing, Sandy is a passionate teaching artist. She serves as a private voice instructor and adjunct professor of acting

at Montclair State University, where she received an MA in Theatre Studies. Sandy also has a voice studio through the applied lesson program at Roxbury Community School and teaches here at the Mayo Performing Arts School.Visit www.sandytaylorofficial.com for updates!DANA TYGAR (Ensemble) fell in love with dancing at age 4 at her local dance studio. There she began with classes in tap, jazz, ballet, and hip-hop. She was also a student at The New Jersey School of Ballet and has trained under many highly accredited choreographers and artists. She is a senior in high school and attends Morris County School of Technology in the Academy for Visual and Performing Arts where her love for theater grew tremendously. She will be attending Florida State University for college and hopes to continue dancing her way through lifeJARED ZAK (Admiral Boom/Bank Chairman/Ensemble) Jared Zak is quite pleased to be returning to MPAC for his second show here. Jared is no stranger to the stage. His previous acting credits include The Wizard in Once Upon a Mattress, Emile de Becque in South Pacific, Mr. Trevor Graydon in Thoroughly Modern Millie, and the Bishop in MPAC’s production of Les Mis last year. He is also a singer and musician, playing the guitar, bass, piano and saxophone. He would like to thank MPAC for the acting opportunities he has received, and hopes you all enjoy the show.

As a courtesy to the artists and for the uninterrupted enjoyment of your fellow patrons, please turn off all cell phones, pagers, beepers and other electronic devices. Please unwrap any lozenges before the performance begins. No portion of this performance may be photographed, recorded, filmed, taped, broadcast or mechanically reproduced without the written consent of the Artist and/or the Presenter. Mayo Performing Arts Center is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Our MissionMayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey. The 2015-2016 season is made possible, in part, by a grant from the  New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as support received from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, F.M. Kirby Foundation and other numerous foundations, corporations and individuals.

ABOUT OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMSAs one of New Jersey’s anchor arts institutions, Mayo Performing Arts Center education programs are critical to our mission to provide cultural enrichment for both young audiences and the general public. MPAC is committed to the ex-tension of arts education and appreciation through theatre classes, workshops and seminars, school and community outreach programs, adult enrichment programs and teacher training. Our education programs provide significant opportunities for young people, increasing their exposure to the arts and expanding our cultural contribution to the community.

Programs Include:• The Performing Arts School• The Performing Arts Company• Annual Spring Youth Musical Production• Explorations Through the Arts schooltime performances• Music Student of the Month student recognition• Artist-in-school residencies• Professional development• Program cover contest visual arts program cover contest• Poetry Out Loud regional host• Free community pre-school programs• After school enrichment programs• Intern program

MPAC was one of five performing arts programs from around the country to have been invited to send students to Broadway at the White House. Members of our Performing Arts Company --- all who have taken classes for several years at our Performing Arts School -- had the opportunity to take masterclasses from the likes of Matthew Morrison (Finding Neverland), Gloria Estefan (On Your Feet), Stephen Schwartz (composer of Wicked) and other prominent Broadway actors, directors and producers.

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The Cast and Crew of Mary Poppinsthank the Madison Hotel for their

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DEREK ALFANO (Wig Designer/Stylist) is thrilled and honored to return as wig designer for the third time at MPAC, after designing for Hairspray and Les Mis. Derek holds a BA in Communications with a minor in Theater from FDU. He has been employed at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, NJ for the last 9 years. Regional theater credits for wig/hair design include Hairspray, Mary Poppins, A Christmas Story, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Annie, Bullets Over Broadway, etc. A special thanks to the late Mickey McNany and Bridgid Kelleher. “Mickey and Bridgid you both believed in me more than I believed in myself. I love you both now and forever. My sweet Angels, this one’s for you!”CHRIS BALL (Production Director) Chris is the House Production Director for all events at MPAC. Mary Poppins is Chris' fourth production with the MPAC Performing Arts School, having formerly been the Lighting Designer for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, Hairspray and Les Miserables. He is very happy to once again be working with this talented production team and cast! Chris was the former House Lighting Designer for MPAC having held that position from 2003-2008 and again from 2013-2015. Chris also recently served as Shop Manager and Union Steward in the lighting shop at Christie Lites Broadway, a professional lighting company specializing in providing lighting equipment to Broadway shows in NYC as well as professional Broadway tours. Chris lives in Manville, NJ with his wife Heather, 7 year old daughter Ainsley and 1 year old son Wesley. HEATHER BALL (Scenic Design Consultant) has worked as a professional scenic artist and set designer in the theatre industry for the past twenty years. She began her career running the paint department at George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick NJ. After six years and countless plays Heather took time off to have her daughter Ainsley. It was during this maternity leave that Heather discovered a new career path as an educator. In 2008 she became an adjunct faculty member for the Department of Theatre & Dance at Montclair State University. This position allowed her to be a working artist as well as a mentor and educator. After seven years Heather once again took time off for her family. This time it was to welcome her son Wesley into the world. She is currently working as a freelance artist throughout the state of New Jersey. KARLEY BERRIOS (Production Stage Manager) is so grateful to be returning to MPAC for Mary Poppins after working on Hairspray in 2014! Favorite credits include- New York: This is the How (Playroom Theater) New Jersey: The People Before the Park, By the Water, Three Rules for the Dragon (Premiere Stages) Bottle House, Steel Magnolias, and The Laramie Project (Ramapo College). Karley

graduated from Ramapo College of New Jersey with a BA in Theater (Stage Management) in May 2015. A huge thanks to everyone involved in Mary Poppins, and her friends and family for their endless support! WILLIAM DAVID BROHN (Orchestrations) received the 1998 Tony Award (Best Orchestrations) for Ragtime and Drama Desk awards for both Miss Saigon and The Secret Garden in 1991. Other Broadway musicals he has orchestrated are Crazy For You, Carousel, Show Boat, Oklahoma!, Sweet Smell of Success and Wicked. After Cameron Mackintosh commissioned Brohn to orchestrate Miss Saigon (1989) for London’s Drury Lane Theatre, the association continued with Oliver!; Witches of Eastwick; Martin Guerre; and Hey, Mr. Producer! And co-productions at the National Theatre of Carousel, Oklahoma!, My Fair Lady and South Pacific. Brohn’s output includes arrangements for solo singers and instrumentalists, choruses, ballet companies and symphony orchestras.BARBARA CANACE (Costumer Designer) Barbara is delighted to be working with the talented cast, crew and production team at Mayo Performing Arts Center's production of Mary Poppins. For several years she has designed costumes for The Theater Project, an award winning New Jersey professional company (selected credits: The Groundling, The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Further Adventures of Hedda Gabler, Miss Witherspoon). She has been privileged to design for many productions at Columbia High School's theater program where she received nominations for Paper Mill Rising Award for Costume Design for CATs and Ragtime. Other credits include: Legally Blonde, West Side Story, Peter Pan, Grease, Annie, and Little Shop of Horrors.ANTHONY DREWE (New Songs & Additional Lyrics) During his 23-year writing collaboration with composer George Stiles, Anthony has written the book and lyrics for Tutankhamun, Just So, Soho Cinders, the multi award-winning Honk! And the lyrics for Peter Pan-A Musical Adventure (book by Willis Hall). With composer Tony Hatch, he wrote lyrics for The Card and, with Singaporean composer Dick Lee, the lyrics for A Twist of Fate. Work as a director include Snoopy, Honk! (South Africa, Chicago, Tokyo, and Singapore) and former, recent work include Rogues to Riches, The Three Musketeers, and A Twist of Fate. Mary Poppins marks his Broadway debut. www.StilesAndDrewe.com.JULIAN FELLOWES (Book) – A British, Oscar-winning screenwriter, Julian is also an actor and director. He studied at Ampleforth College, Yorkshire, and Magdalene College, Cambridge. His first script for cinema, Gosford Park (2001) won him the Best Original Screenplay Oscar plus honors from the Writers Guild of America, among others. He recently received the National Board of

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Review’s Best Directorial Debut Award for the film Separate Lies, based on his own screenplay. His other progjects include the books Snobs and The Curious Adventures of the Abandoned Toys and the scripts for Vanity Fair and Anthony Zimmer. Julian is married to Emma Kitchener and they share homes in London and Dorset with their son Peregrine.ALISON MERRICK (Props Mistress) Alison Merrick is currently the Props Supervisor and an Adjunct Professor for Montclair State University's Theater and Dance Department. She has previously worked at Yale Repertory Theater, The Santa Fe Opera, the Signature Theater, City Theatrical Inc., and The Hartford Stage Company. She received her BFA in technical theater from Otterbein University, located in Westerville, Ohio. KEVIN MICHAEL LYNCH (Conductor/Music Director) – Formerly a staff accompanist at The Juilliard School in New York, NY. Conducting & Music Directing credits include Les Misérables at MPAC, Into the Woods, The Sound of Music, Little Shop of Horrors, Disenchanted, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Seussical, Wizard of Oz, A Chorus Line, Pippin and many others. He has performed in and music directed cabarets throughout New Jersey and is a cum laude Latin honors graduate of William Paterson University where he studied music education with a concentration in classical piano and voice. He won the 2014 NJACT Perry Award for Outstanding Music Direction for “Les Misérables”. Kevin recently released an EP Album of original songs and is continuing to compose music. www.kevinlynchnj.comMUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL MTI is one of the world's leading theatrical licensing agencies, granting schools as well as amateur and professional theatres from around the world the rights to perform the largest selection of great musicals from Broadway and beyond. MTI works directly with the composers, lyricists and book writers of these shows to provide official scripts, musical materials and dynamic theatrical resources to over 60,000 theatrical organizations in the US and in over 60 countries worldwide. JOHN O’KRINSKY (Head Carpenter/Fly Director)

has been a proud member of IATSE local 632 since 2000. In 1998 he began working with the crew at Mayo Performing Arts Center and became the shop steward in 2011. John works backstage on all the touring shows that grace the stage at MPAC. He has even had cameos onstage with a few of the performers, including Carol Burnett and Joan Rivers. He has served as the Head Stage Carpenter for all four musicals presented by the School of Performing Arts and is looking forward to working on future productions with this wonderful program.ANDREA RODRIGUEZ (Assistant Director) is thrilled to be working on her first MPAC main stage production! After seeing the incredible work done on Les Miserables last year, it’s a pleasure to get involved! In the past year, she has worked at the MPAC Performing Arts School as a musical theater teacher in both the summer programs and fall and spring semesters. She is also a professional actor from New York City. Her most recent credits include The Radio City Christmas Spectacular (featured vocalist/Mrs. Claus) and the national tours of Thoroughly Modern Millie and Disney’s High School Musical. She would like to thank Cathy for this amazing opportunity. Also, love to her husband, Jon Rodriguez, and our new baby boy arriving in September!JON RODRIGUEZ (Assistant Props Master) Jon is an actor from New York, and a "Cathy Roy" alumni. He has performed across the country with various shows and spent four years in Las Vegas as Joey in Jersey Boys. Jon is thankful to be working with Cathy again and thrilled to be working with such a talented cast. Enjoy the show! LYBUBCATHY ROY (Director/Choreographer) has been Director of Education at MPAC for the last 11 years and feels extremely fortunate to work for such a wonderful organization and foster the talents of thousands of students each year. As a performer and director, she has worked at such theaters as Sacramento Music Theater, The North Shore Music Theater, The North Carolina Theater, Village Light Opera Group, The Chautauqua Institution, Theater By The Sea, Michigan Opera Theater, The Garden State Arts Center, New York University, and many

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more. She was a featured performer on “A Tribute to Gilbert and Sullivan” with The Boston Pops on PBS. She has provided entertainment for such organizations as The American Cancer Society, The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, The United Nations, Ellis Island, The Ronald McDonald House and many more. This year she was fortunate enough to be chosen to attend “Broadway at the White House” with six of her MPAC students. She is a graduate of New York University and a member of Actor’s Equity Association. Cathy would like to thank her family for always supporting her and her collaborators Kevin & Andrea, her fantastic production team and brilliant cast for helping to bring this show to life!! She dedicates this show to the memory of her amazing Father who was her biggest fan and supporter, brought her to her first theatre class and never missed a single show. GEORGE STILES (New Songs) Stiles and Drewe’s musical Honk! Won London’s Olivier Award for Best New Musical (2000) and has since been seen in more than 2,000 productions worldwide. Their other shows include Just So (North Shore Music Theatre), Peter Pan, Tutankhamm and Soho Cinders. George’s new musical The Three Musketeers, with lyrics by Paul Leigh and book by Peter Raby, opens January 3rd at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Oher work include the score for Sam Mendes’ Twelfth Night and Uncl Vanya (BAM), musical adaptations of Tom Jones and Moll Flanders, songs for the RSC’s Shakespeare Revue and a blissful spell as Dame Edna’s pink pianist and resident composer. Mary Poppins marks his Broadway debut. www.StilesAndDrewe.com.TERRY THIRY (Costume Designer) Terry is so happy to be working for the first time with Cathy Roy and the Mayo Performing Arts Center.While getting measured for her costume in a community theater production she made the mistake of mentioning that she knew how to sew. There went her budding acting career and she has been costuming ever since. In 2002 she began her relationship with Garage Theatre Group in Teaneck New Jersey designing the costumes for both their Youth

Conservatory and Professional Company. While maintaining her relationship with Garage Theatre, Terry also began working with the Bergen County Academies High School (BCA) in Hackensack New Jersey in 2007, costuming their spring musicals, and fall and spring plays. At BCA she has won Best Costume Design from the New York Metropolitan High School Theater Awards for “King and I”, “Brigadoon” and “Kiss Me Kate”. She also has received several nominations from the Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards. KATHERINE WINTER (Costume Designer) is pleased to be working on her first show at MPAC. Katherine’s main focus is as Costume Designer for the highly acclaimed Summit High School, NJ Theater Arts Department, for both the Fall shows and Spring musicals. This is her 11th year as a Final Nominee for Outstanding Costumes in the prestigious Papermill Playhouse Rising Star Awards competition. She is a frequent Finalist in the Montclair Theater Night Awards competition. Prior professional relationships include seven years with Carolyn Dorfman Dance where her work was seen at venues including The Duke Theater, the South Street Seaport, City Center, the State Theater NJ, and the Kirby Shakespeare Theater at Drew, as well as with members of the NJ Theater Alliance including The Theater Project and Dreamcatchers RepertorySTEPHAN WOJTECKI (Sound Designer) A graduate of SAE Institute of Technology in New York City, Stephan has been working as an audi engineer in concert venues, theaters, and studios across the United States for over a decade. Stephan has worked with many different musical artists including Hanson, The Mars Volta, Moby, Type O Negative and Rebecca St. James. He has worked with several touring production companies and many popular regional music festivals. Stephan is pleased to say that this will be his fourth production as sound designer with the Performing Arts School.

Special Thanks

Pete Hulin at Christie Lites - Broadway

Kathy Nye of Nye & Co

Ben Merrick

Summit High School

Allison Larena President & CEOAdministrationEd Kirchdoerffer General ManagerSasha Pensado Finance DirectorAnthony Scareon Manager of Administration & Board RelationsCharles Miller Programming ConsultantGreg Seamon Programming ManagerAdrienne Beck Programming CoordinatorJulie Dwoskin Administrative Office Assistant

Box OfficeCheryl Yosh Box Office ManagerCarolyn Zybura Senior Box Office AssociateDenise Biel Box Office AssociateEileen Fee Box Office AssociateShannah Finkel Box Office AssociateMarthe Lablans Box Office AssociateMimi Leiter Box Office AssociateTiffany Mitilenes Box Office AssociateKathleen O’Donnell Box Office AssociateMarlene Rabiner Box Office AssociateAngela Scott Box Office AssociateRoxie Zeek Box Office Associate

DevelopmentMarysue DePaola Development DirectorJustin Wynn Assistant Director of DevelopmentMarcia Hunter Major & Capital Gifts ManagerLana Missaggia Membership & Special Events ManagerAlejandra Castaño Development AssociateDanielle Isermann Development Assistant

EducationCathy Roy Education DirectorJenny Boeckel Education Manager

MarketingJean Leonard Marketing DirectorMichael Dundon Audience Development ManagerLauren Soule Digital Content ManagerAmanda Franko Marketing CoordinatorCara Medwick Marketing Assistant

OperationsLee Kaloidis Operations DirectorMark Mattera Operations Manager and Starlight Room ManagerErin Pach Senior House Manager & Volunteer Program ManagerMichael Del Vecchio Operations & Front of House CoordinatorJohn Ricca House Manager

ProductionChris Ball Production DirectorKatie Wanner Production CoordinatorMelanie Ciappi Production CoordinatorSteve Schwartz Audio EngineerJames Sargent Lighting DirectorKaren Kogut Hospitality ManagerLuke Kostuchik Technical AssistantAngelique Mather Technical Assistant

Joseph M. Goryeb, ChairmanRobert Mulholland,

Vice ChairmanAnita J. Siegel, Esq.,

Secretary & Legal CounselMatthew Finlay, Treasurer

Allison Larena, President & CEOWendy Aresty

Rev. Janet BroderickSally Epstein

Edward A. Gramigna, Jr., Esq.John J. Hallacy

Linda HellstromJohn P. Hyland, CFP

Unjeria C. Jackson, MD

Thomas C. Jardim, Esq.Mark Jones

Jefferson W. KirbyMarylyn McLaughlin

Howard MosesonJames F. QuinnHarry J. Riskin

Mary Jane RobertsonDouglas B. Sieg

Gregory J. Supron

Chairman EmeritusBud Mayo

Trustee EmeritusLeonard Sichel

HONORARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Honorable Brendan T. Byrne

The Honorable Timothy P. Dougherty

The HonorableThomas H. Kean, Sr.

Joe Piscopo

John Pizzarelli

Mayo Performing Arts CenterBoard of Trustees

Staff

Our MissionMayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey. The 2015-2016 season is made possible, in part, by a grant from the  New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as support received from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, F.M. Kirby Foundation and numerous other foundations, corporations and individuals.

Dear Gina... So very proud of you!Keep close this quote by Eleanor Roosevelt,

"The future blongs to those who believein the beauty of their dreams."

Congratulations to you and all the cast!Love... Mom, Dad, Brendan and Karen

Congratulations, Ben!And the entire cast and crew of

We could not be more proud of yourvery hard work!

♪ "Anything can happen if you let it..." ♫Love, Mom, Dad and Alex

Congratulations to theAwesome Cast & Crew of

Mary Poppins!

We are so very proud of you, Jack!

Love,Mom, Dad and Max

Congratulations to Mr. .Banks and the entire cast and crew!

Thank you to Cathy Roy and the entireMPAC community for your dedication

and tireless work.

We love you Josh. Keep doing what you love!Mom, Dad, Max & Elena.

Josh,We are so proud of your first main stage performance at MPAC. Keep pursuing your dreams and someday they will come true.Congratulations to you, the entire cast, crew and directors on a great show.We love you Josh!Your Biggest Fans,Mom, Dad and Cory

Maria you are "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious"

Congrats to the entire cast and crew ofMary Poppins!

Lauren,We love watching you perform - you light up

the stage. We are so proud of you!Love,

Mom, Dad and Justin

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Reach for the heavens!Max, we are so proud of you!

Love, Mom & DadCongratulations to the cast and crew of

Mary Poppins.

Ryam Domalewski, we continue to be so proud of you! Break a leg in your role of Robertson Ay.

Thank you to Cathy Roy, Kevin Lynch and Andrea Rodriguez for all your hard work and

direction.

We love you. Mom, Dad, Jay and Kylie

Congratulations Sarah in your role of Jane Banks!

Keep shining on stage!Love, Mommy, Daddy, Alexa and Arden

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OF MARY POPPINS!

Daisy - you are our superstar - believe it!

We are so proud of you!

With all of our love,Mom & Dad, Harrison & Eddie

MARIO AND ABOVEWOULD LIKE TO WISH

AMANDA AND ABBY FLETCHER ALL THE BEST

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