Presents

Jekyll & Hyde Music by Lyrics By Frank Wildhorn Leslie Bricusse Costume Designer Scenic Designer Ronald R. Green III Robert Butterley Lighting Designers Sound Designer Jim Vignato Shane Fallacara Joseph Naftal Stage Manager Choreographer Gail M. Kieser Patrick Grossman

Musical Director/Conductor Bethany C. Blyskal

Artistic Director

Bernadette Mescall Rodriguez

Directed and Produced by Noel S. Ruiz

Jekyll & Hyde (B’Way) is presented through special arrangement with

Musical Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019

SYNOPSIS OF SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT ONE Scene 1: A Hospital Ward “Lost In The Darkness”............................................Jekyll “I Need to Know”.....................................................Jekyll Scene 2: A London Street “Facade”.............................................................Company Scene 3: St. Jude’s Hospital “Board of Governors”……………....Jekyll & The Board of Governors “Pursue the Truth”.................................Jekyll & Utterson Scene 4: Sir Danvers Carew’s House, Regent’s Park “Fascade” (Reprise 1).........................................Ensemble “The Engagement Party”.........Sir Danvers, Simon Stride, & Emma “Take Me As I Am”..................................Jekyll & Emma “Letting Go”....................................Sir Danvers & Emma Scene 5: The Red Rat “No One Knows Who I Am”.....................................Lucy “Bring On The Men…………........Lucy, Nellie, Red Rat Women & Men Scene 6: Dr. Jekyll’s Laboratory “This Is The Moment”..............................................Jekyll “The Transformation”...............................................Jekyll Scene 7: The Streets of London “Alive”......................................Hyde, Lucy, & Ensemble Scene 8: Jekyll’s Study “His Work and Nothing More”................Utterson, Jekyll, Emma, & Sir Danvers Scene 9: Shabby, Street, near The Red Rat “Alive” (Reprise).......................................................Hyde 

SYNOPSIS OF SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT TWO Scene 1: London Montage “Murder, Murder”...............................................Company Scene 2: Jekyll’s Laboratory “Once Upon a Dream”.............................................Emma Scene 3: Emma’s Room, Regent’s Park/Outside The Red Rat “In His Eyes”…………………………..…Emma & Lucy Scene 4: Outside The Red Rat “Dangerous Game”………………………..Lucy & Hyde “Fascade” (Reprise 2)..................The Spider & Company Scene 5: Dr. Jekyll’s Laboratory “The Way Back”.......................................................Jekyll Scene 6: Lucy’s Room, above The Red Rat “A New Life”.............................................................Lucy Scene 7: Dr. Jekyll’s Laboratory “Confrontation”..........................................Jekyll & Hyde Scene 8: St. Anne’s Chruch, West Minister “Fascade” (Reprise 3).........................................Ensemble “Dear Lord and Father of Mankind/The Wedding”……………….Company  

Cast of Characters

(In The Order of Which They Appear) Gabriel John Utterson....................................Gregory Rodriguez Sir Dancers Carew............................................Angelo Granauro Henry Jekyll........................................................Robert Butterley Simon Stride.........................................................Casey Manning Lady Beaconsfield.....................................................Candis Alek Lady Beaconsfield u/s……………………………Tara Ann Yoches The Bishop of Basingstoke...................................Nathan Titmus Lord Savage........................................................Robert DePersio General Lord Glossop..............................................Sean Burbige Sir Archibald Proops........................................Ralph D’Ambrose Emma Carew................................................Christina Didimosa Lucy Harris...............................................................Joy Butterley Nellie………………………………………..................Brianne Boyd Spider..........................................................Craig Michael Boccia Poole..........................................................................Ray Greiner Bisset..............................................................Marc E. Slomowitz Newsboy…………………………………..…………..Mark Maurice Priest…………………………………………..….Erich Grathwohl

Aristocrats Erich Grathwohl, Deborah Linneman, Dina Morgan, Doreen

Pace, Terri Perez, Susan Roscoe, Linda Segreto, Tara Ann Yoches

Street People

Elizabeth Marie Baggs, Ray Greiner, Kevin Hansen, Mark Maurice, Steven Mazzola, Kristen Rock, Jason Sears, Matt

Serviss, Marc E. Slomowitz

Red Rat Girls/Guys

Kaity Cave, Erika Mazzola, Michelle Mazzola, Tiffany Perez, Erin Sforza, Emily Torre

PRODUCTION STAFF for “JEKYLL & HYDE”

Artistic Director/Assistant Director....Bernadette Mescall Rodriguez Choreographer.....................................................Patrick Grossman Costume Designer..............................................Ronald R Green III Assistant Costumer.........................................................Gail Kieser Wigs Provided By...............................................Ronald R Green III Director………..………….....…………...................……Noel S. Ruiz Lighting Designers...........…...................Jim Vignato, Joseph Naftal Lighting Board Operator……......................................Joseph Naftal Makeup Artist………………………………………………….Lisa Kerr Musical Director…………...................................Bethany C. Blyskal Playbill………………………………........................…..Joseph Naftal Properties………………………………………….....Julianne Speroni Rehearsal Accompanist…….……………………………Dana Collins Scenic Design.........................................................Robert Butterley Set Construction…………………………….……Ray Greiner, Head; Robert Butterley, JP Panetta, Marc Slomowitz Sound Designer……………………………………...Shane Fallacara Sound Board Operator………………………………Shane Fallacara Stage Manager...........................................................Gail M. Kieser Stage Crew...............................................Alex Arso, Melody Penny Jonathan Persico, Alison Savino Vocal Director……………............................……...Marie Sanfratello

REMINDERS

• Drinks, except water, are not permitted in the theater. • If you have parked your car directly in front of a storefront or in

front of the theater, kindly move your car to another location. • Please shut off all cell phones and beepers. • The taking of photographs is strictly prohibited. • The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this

production is strictly prohibited. • Fire exits are located on either side of the rear of the theater and on

the right side at the front of the theater. • If you hear an alarm, please walk, DO NOT RUN, to the nearest

exit. • No children under the age of 4 at anytime!

 

WHO’s WHO Candis Alek (Lady Beaconsfield) Candis is thrilled to be back at CM and to be reprising her role for the third time. Candis graduated from C.W. Post with a BFA in vocal performance, and enjoys singing many styles of music from opera to musical theater to jazz and has done so throughout the East Coast and Europe. Favorites include Cinderella (Portia), Some Enchanted Evening, Sound of Music (Elsa), Sweeney Todd and Carmina Burana (Soprano Soloist). When not singing, Candis works as a CPA. Craig Michael Boccia (Spider) Craig is NOT a newcomer to the CM stage having been here for 17 yrs. He was last seen on the CM stage as Cousin Kevin in Tommy, Thuy in Miss Saigon, and Ethan in The Full Monty. Craig attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy and has toured the U.S. twice in Hansel and Gretel and Pinocchio. Craig would like to thank his friends (you know who you are) and family for their constant support and especially his "Princess", Glad we are in another show together. "Let the Music play, Worries for another day" Sean Burbige (General Lord Glossop) Sean is thrilled to be performing at CMPAC. Favorite roles include Moonface (Anything Goes), Footloose (Willard/Chuck), Grease (Kenickie/Roger), Jesus Christ Superstar (Simon), Blood Brothers (Sammy), and Guys and Dolls (Big Jule). He would like to

thank Noel, Patrick, Marie, Gail, and Bernadette for their hard work, the cast for making this a great experience, and his parents for their constant support. Joy Butterley (Lucy) Joy is so excited to be back on the CM stage! Some of her favorite CM credits include: Fiddler on the Roof (Hodel), Hair (Sheila), Secret Garden (Rose), Grease (Frenchie), South Pacific (Nellie), A Christmas Carole (Belle), & Jesus Christ Superstar (Soul Sister). She is so excited to be working with such a talented cast! Special thanks to Noel, Bernadette, Gail, Marie, Ronnie and Patrick for all of your hard work and dedication! A very special thanks to my sweetheart, Bob. Thank you for all of your help, love and support!!! I love you! Robert Butterley (Jekyll/Hyde) Bob is very pleased to be back at CM with his 2 favorite leading ladies. He was last seen here as Pontius Pilate (JC Superstar), and Bill Sikes (Oliver). Bob's past favorite credits include Emile DeBeque (South Pacific) Jekyll/Hyde (Jekyll/Hyde) Sweeney Todd (Sweeney Todd) George Seurat (Sunday in the Park with George) Eric (Yeston/Kopits Phantom) Archibald Craven (Secret Garden) both Curly McClain & Jud Fry (Oklahoma) Capt. Walker (Tommy) "I Am" in the 2004 NYC Fringe Festival best musical winner (Fallen Angel) Jesus (Godspell) both Tateh & Father (Ragtime) Miles Gloriosus (Funnything..Forum) Pontius Pilate

in European tour of (JC Superstar) and most recently Lt. Col. Nathan R. Jessep in (A Few Good Men) Bob Would like to thank the entire staff of CM for all the hard work, and all his love to his wife Joy, whom he meet on this very stage. Thanks Christina ! Ralph D'Ambrose (Sir Archibald Proops) a 15-year veteran of CM, is performing in his third production of Jekyll and Hyde. Notable CM credits include Annas (Jesus Christ Superstar), Uncle Ernie (Tommy), Col. Mustard, (Clue: The Musical), Henry Etches (Titanic), and Smokey (Damn Yankees). Other favorite roles include the Padre (Man of La Mancha), Doctor (Baby), Uncle Jocko/Pastey (Gypsy), and Sister Robert Anne (Nunsense A-Men). Special thanks to Craig, Kaity, Dina, the Perez family, Angelo and the whole JCS crew for making this show a blast!

Christina Didimosa (Emma) Christina is happy to reprise the role of Emma here at CM and is thrilled to once again play opposite Bob. You may have seen her on the CM stage in such roles as; Maria (West Side Story), Christine (Phantom), Emma (Jekyll & Hyde), Ellen (Miss Saigon), Miss Sandra (All Shook Up), Narrator (Joseph...Dreamcoat), Mary (JC Superstar), Reno (Anything Goes), Margueritte (Scarlet Pimpernel), Cinderella (Into the Woods), Lily (Secret Garden), Marge (Breaking Up is Hard to Do) and most recently Eva Peron (Evita). She has also performed professionally around the country and sang with the 50's group Lenny Cocco & the

Chimes. She would like to thank Mom, Dad and Gina for all of their love and support. She would also like to thank Warren for putting up with two shows in a row and Hailey and Alexa for being her biggest fans. Angelo Granauro (Sir Danvers) is proud to join this wonderful cast and humbly extends his thanks and gratitude for those who were instrumental in making the choice. (No names necessary...you know who you are!) Some memorable past performances have been as several faces in Annie, Titanic the musical (Benjamin Guggeheim), Fiddler on the Roof (Lazar Wolf) and last month's showing of Evita. Thanks... to all of you have shown your love and support. Because of the sensitivity of this character, I would like to dedicate this show to my daughter Cate..."I love you and miss you" Erich Grathwohl (Priest/Aristocrat) is performing in his 4th show here at CM, and is having a great year performing in all of their amazing productions. Previous Credits here include Evita, Oliver!, and Jesus Christ Superstar (Apostle). Other favorites roles include Pajama Game (Mr. Hasler), Pippin (King Charlemange), West Side Story (Doc, Glad Hand), and Anything Goes (Eli Whitney). He would like to thank his family and friends for continuing to show up. Casey Manning (Simon Stride) is making his second appearance on the CM stage after debuting as Magaldi in Evita. He has also starred in many productions at

Quinnipiac University with roles such as Matthew Poncelet in Dead Man Walking, Macheath in The Beggar's Opera, and The Playboy in The Playboy of the Western World. He would like to like his family for their constant support, Amanda for being his one true love and "Reason", and God- for without Him nothing is possible. Gregory Rodriguez (Utterson) is proud to be a part of such a talented cast. Other notable CM credits include: West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, Man of La Mancha, The Wiz, Hello Dolly, Crazy for You, Miss Saigon, Godspell, Annie, Evita, and most recently, Jesus Christ Super Star. Thank you, Butterfly, for being my inspiration and for your support. Dedicated to Nestor G. and Maite. Marc Slomowitz (Bisset) This is Marc's fourth show here at CM. Previous credits include Evita, Millie, and JC Superstar. When Marc is not working or going to school he comes here to CM, which he considers very much his Home away from Home. Marc would like to thank his family and friends, the terrific cast, his vocal teacher Maria, and especially GOD for given him the talent, passion, and drive to do what he loves most in this world. Nathan Titmus (Bishop) started acting when he was 6 years old, and 22 years later, he enjoys it more than back then. After productions of Fiddler on the Roof, Oklahoma, and several productions of Jesus Christ Super Star, he took several years off from acting. He is excited to be

back on stage in front of an audience again, and with such a great group of people. Tara Ann Yoches (Lady Beaconsfield, Understudy) Tara Ann is ecstatic to be performing with such a talented cast here at CM! Although this is her debut at this venue, Tara Ann is no stranger to the stage! She has been singing, dancing and doing countless musical productions since childhood. She was most recently seen this past summer at Airport Playhouse in Anything Goes! Many thanks to Noel, Bernadette, Marie and Patrick for this amazing opportunity. Love and thanks to Brett, Abigail, Grant and Sue. For Mom and Dad. Ronald R Green III (Costumer) has served as resident costumer here at CM for nearly 5 years. He has also costumed at many major LI theatres including Airport Playhouse, Smithtown CPA, Theatre 3, Hofstra University, Broadhollow and CAP. Favorite credits include: Evita, Nine, 42nd Street, Grease and Rocky Horror. Also the LI premieres of Zombie Prom, Grey Gardens, Light in the Piazza, Little Women, Seussical and Bare. Ronnie can also be seen as Frank in Rocky Horror Saturdays at Midnight. Thanks to Gail, Kathy, Leanne, Emily & Mom for all the Hard Work. Lisa Kerr (Makeup) Lisa has been designing and teaching stage makeup for over 25 years. Her makeup has appeared on many local stages, on the covers of books

and magazines, in national ad campaigns and on TV. If you’ve seen unusual, seedy, and downright evil characters lurking on the CM stage over the past 10 years, chances are you’ve seen her handiwork. Her makeup was last seen in CM’s Oliver and Zombie Prom. She is really thrilled to be a part of this production because she gets to work with her better half - Sir Danvers! Joseph Naftal (Lighting Designer) Joseph is thrilled to design on Jekyll & Hyde with Jim. Past designs at CM include: Rocky Horror, Blue's Clues, Zombie Prom, Cats, Beatlemania, King and I, Pippin, Journey Cross and Crucifixion, Evita (ALD), Jesus Christ Superstar (ALD), dozens of concerts and special events, and tons more. Joseph also does all of the Lighting Designs for CM Children’s Theatre and Teen Shows. www.JosephNaftal.com Marie Sanfratello (Musical Director) Marie is happy to make her debut as a musical director with such a talented cast and orchestra. Marie’s musical journey has taken her from being the Assistant Administrator of the Juilliard Opera Center to singing opera at the Aspen Music Festival, Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, Alice Tully Hall and Salzburg, Austria. She maintains a very active voice studio

in Deer Park and is the choral director for Northeast Elementary School in Brentwood. Special thanks to all my students who have made me proud all these years with their fine performances, Noel and Bernadette for giving me this opportunity and extra special thanks to Dana Collins, our accompanist extraordinaire. Jim Vignato (Lighting Designer) is currently Director of Event Technology at the Hyatt Regency in Hauppauge where he designs the Lighting & Audio Visual for major corporations. In his off time, Jim is a vocalist in a top Long Island cover band and produces, directs and acts in plays and musicals across Long Island. Before returning to New York, Jim was a Production Designer in Hollywood, CA for the movie industry, and recently, Casting Director of 2008 MTV's High School Stories episodes. As a Lighting Designer, Jim Worked at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, the Canon Theater in Beverly Hills, Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, Chashama in Times Square & the Vail-Leavitt Music Hall in Riverhead, among others and has designed scores of shows. Jim is also Director of his own children’s theater company at The East End Dance Studios in Speonk and is truly excited to be joining the CMPAC family.

INNER CIRCLE MEMBERS

Producer

Martha R. Pusey

Sandy & Regina Catalano

Director

John & Anna Barry

Michael DeVito

Kristen Gustafson

Robert G. & Karen M. Lee

James Maglina

Richard Martino

Brian & Julia Schnurman

Walter & Regina Wall

Founder

Linda Burger

Msgr. Joseph K. Curley

Robert & Kathy Greiner

Kathleen M. Peters

Jim & Jane Turner

Angel

Phil Baumgartner

Loret & Russ Bengtson

Rev. Col & Sue Carmiencke

Joseph DeSantis

Sr. Pat Kollmer

James & Melody Marino

Rich & Christina Panetta

Lou & Maryann Ruocco

Stagehand

Ed & Anne Byrne

Millie Fagan

The Jaycox Family

Margaret Johnson

Russell H. Kittel

Joseph Marchese

J. P. Mckessy

Michael Mehmet

Diane Pace

Marie Panetta

Rich & Christina Panetta

Jana Pratt

Sisters of New Jerusalem

Anthony Stopiano

Fran & Tony Ventrice

Stanley Yastrzemski

Mr. & Mrs. Donald Zirkel

Player

3rd Alternative

Richard & Virginia Ackerson

Daniel & Jennifer Amy

Donald & Vicki Atkins

Mary & Sami Azzu

John Balzer

Linda Barscz

The Bracco Family

Paul & Karen Buchwald

Player Marilyn Cholowsky Judge & Lizz Coleman Lois Culmone Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Flynn Carolann Gaites Ronald & Sandra Green Barbara Grossman Dr. Katherine P. Howe Linda & Don Jarvis Barry Johnson Mary B. Kazakowitz Thomas & Jean Kinneary Maria & Bill Lewis Myra & Santo Liguori Deborah Linneman Charles J. Magale Susan Mahon Mary E. McCafferty John & Margaret McGullam Louis Mendelsohn Doreen K. Monahan Brian & Mary Naftal Dr. Tom & Prof. Carole O’Brien Ellen & George Ohsiek Josephine Pisano

Player Kay Porter George Rehn K.C. Rondello, M.D. Marian A. Schnepf Alexis & Cathy Stephani Florence E. Talluto Richard Westhoff Michael & Denise Wiley Evelyn Wykert Friend Barbara Balbera Elizabeth Carbonaro Frank & Maureen Consiglio Christine Farley Betty Fasig & David McDonald Maria Fischer Mary Ellen Hornik Philip Marinelli Jack McShane Peggy Neuberger Nicole Newberg Kathleen O’Rielly Doreen Price Rev. 7/1/08 

 

CM Performing Arts Center

Board of Directors Richard Panetta, Chairman;

Bernadette Mescall Rodriguez, Treasurer; Tim Pappalardo, Secretary

Trustees: Danny Amy, John Barry, Loret Bengtson, Maria Pancella

Staff

Executive Director...................................................................Noel S. Ruiz Artistic Director……………..…....……….Bernadette Mescall Rodriguez Planning Committee…………….......... Danny Amy, Joseph Campanello, Michael DeVito, Chris DiStefano, Christina D’Orta, Ronnie Green, Patrick Grossman, Michael Mandato, Michael Mehmet, Tim Papalardo Bernadette Mescall Rodriguez, Gregory Rodriguez Graphic Designer……………………………….............Nick Hernandez Web Page Design…….......………………….….D.J. Lactose Productions Group Sales Director..........................................................Shane Fallacara Office Staff………………...Kristen Digilio, Kevin Hansen, Susan Pausel Volunteer Coordinator…........………………….……….…Lois Culmone House Managers……………..……Kate Arso, Bob Byrnes, John D’Orta, Chris Farley, Bill Lewis, Maria Lewis, Tony Musumeci, Denise Sidoroiwicz, Cathy Stephani, Tony Stopanio Ticket Sales………….........................…....Pat Greenberg, Susanne Jones, Maria Lewis, Camille Renner, Maryann Ruocco, Marie Schindlar, Cathy Stephani, Kathy Tomasky Ushers….................................Kate Arso, Yvonne Banks, Loret Bengston, Laurie Coffey, Marie Calcagano, Mildred Coltin, Doreen D’Orta, Marilyn Duffy, Kathy Howe, Charlie Huberman, Maria Lewis, Anita Lalor, Pat Mulcahy, Pat Mesisco, Peggy Neuberger, Susan Pausel, Roseann Petrizzo, Josephine Pisano, Maryann Ruocco, Norm & Sue Roscoe, Sue Scardace, Denise Sidoroiwicz, Christopher Toy, Kathy Tomasky, Alan Wasenius Maintenance………….…………......……….Josh Coleman, Zach Forbes 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Performance

Dates:

Sat. Dec 13 at 2pm

Sat. Dec 20 at 2pm

Sat. Dec 27 at 27

Mon. Dec 29 at2pm 

Performance

Dates: Sat. Nov 1 at 2pm Sat. Nov 8 at 11am Sat. Nov 8 at 2pm Sat. Nov 15 at 11am Sat. Nov 15 at 2pm Sat. Nov 22 at 11am Sat. Nov 22 at 2pm

 

 Tickets $9 

“JEKYLL & HYDE” ORCHESTRA

Conductor/Keyboard Bethany C. Blyskal

Bassoon

Kailey Schnurman

Cello Amanda Deptuch

Clarinet Rex Sita

Percussion

Kevin Moran

Flute Katie Bauernfeind

Flute/Piccolo Mary Shaw

French Horn

Jennifer Merkel Kevin Merkel

Trombone

Edward DeCorsia

Violin Emily Caravella