Pictured are John Noble as Scrooge alone and John Noble with Will Whisenhunt as Tiny Tim with Jonathan Savoy and Claudia DeMartino as Young Scrooge and Belle in the background.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
A Christmas Carol Cast Photos
Pictured are John Noble as Scrooge alone and John Noble with Will Whisenhunt as Tiny Tim with Jonathan Savoy and Claudia DeMartino as Young Scrooge and Belle in the background.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Cast and Crew of A Christmas Carol
Musical Director.............................Valerie A. Lord
Producer.....................................Duncan Morrison
Choreographer................................Tess Post
Set Design...................................Charles Steckler
Set Construction.............................Duncan Morison
Lighting Designer............................Carter Sullivan-Irwin
Sound Design.................................Gene Post
Costumes.....................................Joseph Fava
Properties...................................Ann Sylvester
Puppets......................................Lloyd Waiwaiole
Dialect Coach................................Patsy Culbert
Fiddler......................................Robert Taylor
Alexandra Allwine (Martha/Fan/Rose) This is Alex’s first production with SCP. A junior at Schenectady High School, Alex has been in numerous school productions and a other community theater productions over the years and is thrilled to be a part of A Christmas Carol. Away from the theater, she enjoys singing, dancing, reading, and would like to thank everyone involved in making this a great experience.
Byron Cortez (Brother B/Voice of Ghost of Christmas Present/Old Joe) Originally from Ecuador, this is Byron’s first appearance with SCP, but he has appeared on the FMCC stage in Blood Wedding, A Flea in Her Ear, and The Skin of Our Teeth. He has recently received his associates degree in theater arts and plans to attend Union next fall and then New York Academy of Film and Acting. He currently works at Ellis Hospital and enjoys seeing theater, concerts, and playing his piano and guitar.
Claudia DeMartino (Belle/Ivy/Mrs.Plummer) Claudia is delighted to be performing with SCP. She recently won a TANYS award for Esther in Meet Me in St. Louis. Other roles include Bonnie Boylan (Annie), Charlotte (Oliver) at SLOC, and Belle (Beauty and the Beast). Claudia thanks her family, friends, her mother, and a certain “Young Ebenezer” for their love and support.
Eliza Jane Figueroa (Belinda/Voice of the Ghost of Christmas Past/Turkey Lass) Eliza Jane is excited to be making her debut with SCP. She has most recently been seen in Meet Me in St. Louis (Tootie) at SLCA, Annie (July) at SLOC, and Really Rosie (Alligator) at Debut’s Theater Company. Eliza studies voice with Lisa Franklin and dance at Orlando’s School of Dance. Many thanks to Lloyd and the crew for this opportunity, to Daddy and Eric for all of their support; and to teachers and friends at Draper Middle school!
Jane Figueroa (Mrs. Fezziwig/Char Woman) Jane is another new addition to SCP. She has most recently been seen in Meet Me in St. Louis (Katie) at SLCA where she, once again, shared the stage with her daughter, Eliza! This is Jane’s second stage appearance since doing summer stock at the Weston Playhouse in the ‘80s! Thank you to Lloyd, the production staff, fellow cast members, Rick and Eric for holding down the fort, my wonderful extended family and friends for their encouragement and support, and Eliza for continually amazing and inspiring me with her talent! Happy holidays everyone!
Tom Heckert (Brother A/Town Crier/Topper/Businessman 3/ Mr. Plummer) Tom is back on stage again after staying behind the scenes for almost ten years. His performance credits include Roger Hopewell in The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940(for SCP) and elsewhere Ernie(Rumors), Jack (Into the Woods) , and Harry(Company). His directing credits include many SLOC shows including Bat Boy, Zombie Prom, Ruthless!, Sweeney Todd; and The Secret Garden, and Betrayal, 84 Charing Cross Road, and The Mystery of Irma Vep for SCP. Others include Into the Woods, Chess, and The King and I . Tom is the current president of SCP and works for the NYSDOH. To Colin and Gwen: You are my inspiration to be on stage tonight.
Stephanie G. Insogna (Sister/Voice of Ghost of Christmas Future) Stephanie most recently appeared at SCP as Bernice in Stage Door, as Natalia (A Marriage Proposal), and as Mary Brenham (Our Country’s Good), served as assistant director for The Allergist’s Wife, and has been featured in several roles at SLOC including Lillie St. Regis in Annie. Stephanie has a B.S. in theater and a minor in dance from SUNY Brockport. She would like to dedicate her performance to her father Anthony.
Sev Moro (Bob Cratchit/Morris/Businessman 2) Sev is happy to be making his SCP debut in A Christmas Carol. He holds a B.F.A. in Musical Theater from Syracuse University and has performed in, directed, or designed productions for Syracuse Stage, Florida Studio Theater, Vermont Stage, Busch Gardens, SLOC, Family Players, Center Stage productions, Not-So-Common Players, and various local school districts. He dedicates this performance to his “angel,” Nana.
John Noble (Scrooge) John Noble is making his debut at SCP. He has had many roles in area theater having appeared at Capital Repertory, Cohoes Music Hall, Theater Barn, MacHaydn, and Curtain Call Theater. His favorite roles include the title role in Da, Norman in On Golden Pond and Moon Face Martin in Anything Goes. Born in Amsterdam, N.Y., John has performed in several shows directed by former Amsterdam High principal and drama teacher, Bert DeRose.
Richard Michael Roe (Marley’s Voice/Mr. Fezziwig/Businessman 1) Richard has directed several of SCP’s productions including last season’s The Triangle Factory Fire Project, The Laramie Project, and Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Richard is also an accomplished actor having been seen at the Playhouse in La Bête and Hay Fever and most recently as Pozzo in last season’s Waiting for Godot. Off stage, he is the Magnet Resource Teacher at Yates AIE Magnet School.
Evan Russell (Peter/Younger Scrooge/Dick) Evan is pleased to be returning to SCP, having previously appeared in last season’s production of Stage Door. He was recently seen in SLOC’s Thoroughly Modern Millie and in The Music Man as Marcellus at the Proctors New GE Theater. He has also been performing with Schenectady’s BRTC for the past six years. Evan would like to thank his family for their constant support.
Jonathan Savoy (Fred/Young Scrooge/Undertaker) Jon is pleased to be performing with SCP tonight for the first time. His past credits include performances in The Music Man, Bye Bye Birdie, The Melody Lingers On, A Grand Night for Singing, and The Boyfriend. He would like to thank “Belle,” family, friends, and SCP for this special opportunity.
Suzanne Talarico (Mrs. Cratchit/Mrs. Dilbert) Sue is pleased to return to out stage after a nine-year absence, and is excited to be reunited with so many good friends. Her past favorite roles include Catherine (The Heiress), Annelle (Steel Magnolias), Nancy (Angel Street), and Darlene (The Diviners). She has also been featured in over twenty shows at SLOC. “As always, my love and thanks to my husband Greg for his continued support. For my Dad and Colin: ‘No one leaves for good...’”
Will Whisenhunt (Boy Caroler/TinyTim) SCP is happy to welcome Will to his first stage appearance ever. His other interests include baseball, crew, trumpet and singing in the school chorus. He and his family are trying to become ADK 46ers, and have done 11 of the mountains so far. Will wishes to thank Lloyd, cast and crew for the opportunity and for being so supportive. He also wishes to thank his family, especially his sisters. “I love you!”
Lloyd Waiwaiole (Adapter/Director/Puppet Creator) Lloyd is returning to SCP having appeared in LaBete and serving as co-director of Tintypes. He is a founding member of both Capital Rep and Park Playhouse. Hailing from Hawaii, Lloyd teaches in the theatre department at Union College and considers himself an avid DisneyTheme Park fan.
Valerie A. Lord (Musical Director) Val has contributed her musical talents here at the Playhouse before serving as musical director for The Last Five Years, The Cradle Will Rock and as pianist for Tintypes. She has also worked extensively at SLOC as musical director for Kiss of the Spider Woman, The Full Monty, and Songs for a New World, and also served in the same capacity for A Man of No Importance for Homemade Theater. Val’s outside interests include gardening, world travel, and archaeology, and she has choreographed routines for two Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parades and worked on a South African penguin research team.
Duncan Morrison (Producer/Set Construction) Duncan has directed several show before for SCP including Tintypes and Spokesong. He appeared on stage most recently in Waiting for Godot last season and also was part of the design teams for A Christmas Story and Stage Door. Before that, he appeared in SCP’s production of Lonely Planet; other major appearances include Lend Me a Tenor and the title role in Cyrano. He is currently on the Board of Directors for SCP and has designed many sets including those for La Bete, On the Verge, Dancing at Lughnasa and Tartuffe. In the area, Duncan has acted and designed “everywhere...or seemingly.”
Melissa M. Brown (Assistant Director) Melissa has directed Waiting for Godot, Lonely Planet, Private Eyes and La Bête for the Playhouse and an all-male version of The Women for ACT. Select onstage Playhouse credits include The Runner Stumbles, Dancing at Lughnasa, Tartuffe, Cyrano, and Hay Fever. She has also appeared at ACT in Little Foxes, and Prelude to a Kiss, and The Devil’s Disciple and Lovers at Theater Voices. Former president of the Playhouse, Melissa also co-chairs the casting committee. A graduate of Nazareth College, Melissa is Program Coordinator for the NYS Partnership for Long-Term Care at the Department of Health.
Patsy Culbert (Dialect Coach) Patsy is Artist in Residence in the Department of Theater and Dance at Union College and Director of the Intern Company and acting company member of the Saratoga Shakespeare Company having appeared in As Y’all Like It, The Comedy of Errors, The Taming of the Shrew and Romeo & Juliet; she directed the children in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and the Second Company performances in 2005. Ms. Culbert has worked with Capital Repertory Company, Huntington Theater Company, Seattle Repertory Theater, Nucleo Eclettico Theater, Boston Children’s Theater and Lyric Stage. She is also a recording artist for Time Warner Audio Books.
Producer.....................................Duncan Morrison
Choreographer................................Tess Post
Set Design...................................Charles Steckler
Set Construction.............................Duncan Morison
Lighting Designer............................Carter Sullivan-Irwin
Sound Design.................................Gene Post
Costumes.....................................Joseph Fava
Properties...................................Ann Sylvester
Puppets......................................Lloyd Waiwaiole
Dialect Coach................................Patsy Culbert
Fiddler......................................Robert Taylor
Alexandra Allwine (Martha/Fan/Rose) This is Alex’s first production with SCP. A junior at Schenectady High School, Alex has been in numerous school productions and a other community theater productions over the years and is thrilled to be a part of A Christmas Carol. Away from the theater, she enjoys singing, dancing, reading, and would like to thank everyone involved in making this a great experience.
Byron Cortez (Brother B/Voice of Ghost of Christmas Present/Old Joe) Originally from Ecuador, this is Byron’s first appearance with SCP, but he has appeared on the FMCC stage in Blood Wedding, A Flea in Her Ear, and The Skin of Our Teeth. He has recently received his associates degree in theater arts and plans to attend Union next fall and then New York Academy of Film and Acting. He currently works at Ellis Hospital and enjoys seeing theater, concerts, and playing his piano and guitar.
Claudia DeMartino (Belle/Ivy/Mrs.Plummer) Claudia is delighted to be performing with SCP. She recently won a TANYS award for Esther in Meet Me in St. Louis. Other roles include Bonnie Boylan (Annie), Charlotte (Oliver) at SLOC, and Belle (Beauty and the Beast). Claudia thanks her family, friends, her mother, and a certain “Young Ebenezer” for their love and support.
Eliza Jane Figueroa (Belinda/Voice of the Ghost of Christmas Past/Turkey Lass) Eliza Jane is excited to be making her debut with SCP. She has most recently been seen in Meet Me in St. Louis (Tootie) at SLCA, Annie (July) at SLOC, and Really Rosie (Alligator) at Debut’s Theater Company. Eliza studies voice with Lisa Franklin and dance at Orlando’s School of Dance. Many thanks to Lloyd and the crew for this opportunity, to Daddy and Eric for all of their support; and to teachers and friends at Draper Middle school!
Jane Figueroa (Mrs. Fezziwig/Char Woman) Jane is another new addition to SCP. She has most recently been seen in Meet Me in St. Louis (Katie) at SLCA where she, once again, shared the stage with her daughter, Eliza! This is Jane’s second stage appearance since doing summer stock at the Weston Playhouse in the ‘80s! Thank you to Lloyd, the production staff, fellow cast members, Rick and Eric for holding down the fort, my wonderful extended family and friends for their encouragement and support, and Eliza for continually amazing and inspiring me with her talent! Happy holidays everyone!
Tom Heckert (Brother A/Town Crier/Topper/Businessman 3/ Mr. Plummer) Tom is back on stage again after staying behind the scenes for almost ten years. His performance credits include Roger Hopewell in The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940(for SCP) and elsewhere Ernie(Rumors), Jack (Into the Woods) , and Harry(Company). His directing credits include many SLOC shows including Bat Boy, Zombie Prom, Ruthless!, Sweeney Todd; and The Secret Garden, and Betrayal, 84 Charing Cross Road, and The Mystery of Irma Vep for SCP. Others include Into the Woods, Chess, and The King and I . Tom is the current president of SCP and works for the NYSDOH. To Colin and Gwen: You are my inspiration to be on stage tonight.
Stephanie G. Insogna (Sister/Voice of Ghost of Christmas Future) Stephanie most recently appeared at SCP as Bernice in Stage Door, as Natalia (A Marriage Proposal), and as Mary Brenham (Our Country’s Good), served as assistant director for The Allergist’s Wife, and has been featured in several roles at SLOC including Lillie St. Regis in Annie. Stephanie has a B.S. in theater and a minor in dance from SUNY Brockport. She would like to dedicate her performance to her father Anthony.
Sev Moro (Bob Cratchit/Morris/Businessman 2) Sev is happy to be making his SCP debut in A Christmas Carol. He holds a B.F.A. in Musical Theater from Syracuse University and has performed in, directed, or designed productions for Syracuse Stage, Florida Studio Theater, Vermont Stage, Busch Gardens, SLOC, Family Players, Center Stage productions, Not-So-Common Players, and various local school districts. He dedicates this performance to his “angel,” Nana.
John Noble (Scrooge) John Noble is making his debut at SCP. He has had many roles in area theater having appeared at Capital Repertory, Cohoes Music Hall, Theater Barn, MacHaydn, and Curtain Call Theater. His favorite roles include the title role in Da, Norman in On Golden Pond and Moon Face Martin in Anything Goes. Born in Amsterdam, N.Y., John has performed in several shows directed by former Amsterdam High principal and drama teacher, Bert DeRose.
Richard Michael Roe (Marley’s Voice/Mr. Fezziwig/Businessman 1) Richard has directed several of SCP’s productions including last season’s The Triangle Factory Fire Project, The Laramie Project, and Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Richard is also an accomplished actor having been seen at the Playhouse in La Bête and Hay Fever and most recently as Pozzo in last season’s Waiting for Godot. Off stage, he is the Magnet Resource Teacher at Yates AIE Magnet School.
Evan Russell (Peter/Younger Scrooge/Dick) Evan is pleased to be returning to SCP, having previously appeared in last season’s production of Stage Door. He was recently seen in SLOC’s Thoroughly Modern Millie and in The Music Man as Marcellus at the Proctors New GE Theater. He has also been performing with Schenectady’s BRTC for the past six years. Evan would like to thank his family for their constant support.
Jonathan Savoy (Fred/Young Scrooge/Undertaker) Jon is pleased to be performing with SCP tonight for the first time. His past credits include performances in The Music Man, Bye Bye Birdie, The Melody Lingers On, A Grand Night for Singing, and The Boyfriend. He would like to thank “Belle,” family, friends, and SCP for this special opportunity.
Suzanne Talarico (Mrs. Cratchit/Mrs. Dilbert) Sue is pleased to return to out stage after a nine-year absence, and is excited to be reunited with so many good friends. Her past favorite roles include Catherine (The Heiress), Annelle (Steel Magnolias), Nancy (Angel Street), and Darlene (The Diviners). She has also been featured in over twenty shows at SLOC. “As always, my love and thanks to my husband Greg for his continued support. For my Dad and Colin: ‘No one leaves for good...’”
Will Whisenhunt (Boy Caroler/TinyTim) SCP is happy to welcome Will to his first stage appearance ever. His other interests include baseball, crew, trumpet and singing in the school chorus. He and his family are trying to become ADK 46ers, and have done 11 of the mountains so far. Will wishes to thank Lloyd, cast and crew for the opportunity and for being so supportive. He also wishes to thank his family, especially his sisters. “I love you!”
Lloyd Waiwaiole (Adapter/Director/Puppet Creator) Lloyd is returning to SCP having appeared in LaBete and serving as co-director of Tintypes. He is a founding member of both Capital Rep and Park Playhouse. Hailing from Hawaii, Lloyd teaches in the theatre department at Union College and considers himself an avid DisneyTheme Park fan.
Valerie A. Lord (Musical Director) Val has contributed her musical talents here at the Playhouse before serving as musical director for The Last Five Years, The Cradle Will Rock and as pianist for Tintypes. She has also worked extensively at SLOC as musical director for Kiss of the Spider Woman, The Full Monty, and Songs for a New World, and also served in the same capacity for A Man of No Importance for Homemade Theater. Val’s outside interests include gardening, world travel, and archaeology, and she has choreographed routines for two Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parades and worked on a South African penguin research team.
Duncan Morrison (Producer/Set Construction) Duncan has directed several show before for SCP including Tintypes and Spokesong. He appeared on stage most recently in Waiting for Godot last season and also was part of the design teams for A Christmas Story and Stage Door. Before that, he appeared in SCP’s production of Lonely Planet; other major appearances include Lend Me a Tenor and the title role in Cyrano. He is currently on the Board of Directors for SCP and has designed many sets including those for La Bete, On the Verge, Dancing at Lughnasa and Tartuffe. In the area, Duncan has acted and designed “everywhere...or seemingly.”
Melissa M. Brown (Assistant Director) Melissa has directed Waiting for Godot, Lonely Planet, Private Eyes and La Bête for the Playhouse and an all-male version of The Women for ACT. Select onstage Playhouse credits include The Runner Stumbles, Dancing at Lughnasa, Tartuffe, Cyrano, and Hay Fever. She has also appeared at ACT in Little Foxes, and Prelude to a Kiss, and The Devil’s Disciple and Lovers at Theater Voices. Former president of the Playhouse, Melissa also co-chairs the casting committee. A graduate of Nazareth College, Melissa is Program Coordinator for the NYS Partnership for Long-Term Care at the Department of Health.
Patsy Culbert (Dialect Coach) Patsy is Artist in Residence in the Department of Theater and Dance at Union College and Director of the Intern Company and acting company member of the Saratoga Shakespeare Company having appeared in As Y’all Like It, The Comedy of Errors, The Taming of the Shrew and Romeo & Juliet; she directed the children in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and the Second Company performances in 2005. Ms. Culbert has worked with Capital Repertory Company, Huntington Theater Company, Seattle Repertory Theater, Nucleo Eclettico Theater, Boston Children’s Theater and Lyric Stage. She is also a recording artist for Time Warner Audio Books.
Friday, November 7, 2008
A Christmas Carol costumed and directed by Union College's Waiwaiole
From the Union College website
Lloyd Waiwaiole, costumer in the Department of Theater and Dance, is director and costumer for the Schenectady Civic Players’ production of “A Christmas Carol.” It will be performed Dec. 5–6 and 10–13 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 7 and 14 at 2:30 p.m. at 12 South Church Street, Schenectady.
Lloyd Waiwaiole, costumer in the Department of Theater and Dance, is director and costumer for the Schenectady Civic Players’ production of “A Christmas Carol.” It will be performed Dec. 5–6 and 10–13 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 7 and 14 at 2:30 p.m. at 12 South Church Street, Schenectady.
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