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Steve Cleberg |
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Song List
My Funny Valentine - Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Lorenz Hart
performed by Jessica Cornell
I'd Rather Be Blue - Music by Fred Fisher, Lyrics by Billy Rose...performed by Katherine Conway
It's Only A Paper Moon - Music by Harold Arlin, Lyrics by Billy Rose- performed by Morty Sparks, Douglas Beverly, Jessica Cornell, Lois Lange, Gracie Wilson
Don't Get Around Much Any More - Music by Duke Ellington, Lyrics by Bob Russell - performed by the entire Company
Meet the Company
Ian is a senior who participated in the last three school theatre productions. He was introduced to the theater in his sophomore year and grew fond of the art! Ian plans on attending NJIT in the Fall. He wishes to thank the cast and his parents.
Carolyn is a part of this year's graduating class. She has been part f the school play since RPHS's production of Mary Poppins. She rose up to become stage manager of the unperformed production of "Bring It On, the Musical". She is now on stage creating sounds to enhance the show's experience. She hopes that everybody enjoys the show!
Fifi is a junior and has been in the past two musicals. She had previously played of the role of Skylor in last year's unperformed production of "Bring It On". She enjoys hanging out with her friends and having fun. She hopes her performance makes you smile or laugh during the show. She wishes to thank her parents for teaching her how laughter brings people together.
Olivia is a freshman and this will be her debut in an RPHS production. She hopes to participate for the next three years of High School. She wishes to thank the cast and c rew for welcoming her to the family.
Rodney is a new but dedicated performer and "Radio Suspense Theatre" is his first real performance. Due to Covid-19, Rodney was not able to perform his role of Steven in last year's "Bring It On.". In any case, Rodney hopes that you all enjoy the performance and continue to stay safe during this time.
Isabel is a senior who has been in the past 3 musicals. She was in the ensemble her freshman year, played the "Bird Woman" in Mary Poppins and stared as Campbell in last year's unperformed production of "Bring it On". She has loved all four years of being in RP's productions.
Samantha is a sophomore. This is her second appearance in a school production. She was part of the ensemble for the cut short production of "Bring it on, the Musical". Her goal is to go to college and become a veterinarian.
Oliver has been in every school production since his theater debut in Sister Act. Oliver wants to thank his family and friends for watching. Oliver has greatly enjoyed playing the entertainer Morty Sparks and hopes you enjoy too!
Emily is a freshman. She has appeared in two other shows, one as Jane Banks in "Mary Poppins" and in the ensemble for the cut short performance of "Bring It On, The Musical". She hopes to go to college and become a drama teacher. She wishes to thank her family and friends for all their support.
Katya has been backstage in the past two school musicals. She became stage manager during "Bring It On", the unperformed show from last year. She is on the stage for the first time this year as stage manager and a foley artist. She would like to thank her family and friends for watching her on stage.
Hans did sound and audio every chance he got since sophomore year. He has absolutely loved his role this year, despite how crowded and busy this part of the year got. It's a shame last year's "Bring It On", never got the light, but he really thinks this year is going to be a blast!
Sydney is thrilled that a show was able to be put on under the circumstances!! She has been part of RPHS's productions since 8th grade. Sydney has performed in "Grease and "Sister Act". She played Mrs. Corney in "Mary Poppins and a staring role of Danielle in the unperformed "Bring It On". Sydney hopes to continue her love for theatre at Howard University next year. She thanks everyone for attending and making this possible!!!
Elaine is a junior who appeared in "Mary Poppins" in the role of Miss Andrews. Elaine has studied under acting coaches, singing coaches, and voice acting mentors for the past two years to prepare for whatever comes her way. She wishes to go to college and pursue the performing arts as a profession.
Chloe is a freshman who has been a part of the school's productions since 7th grade. She played Jane in "Mary Poppins" and Eva in "Bring It On", which was sadly canceled due to Covid. However, theatre is her true passion and she hopes to be seen on stage again in the school's future musicals. She wishes to thank the cast, crew, and her family.
Adam is a freshman at RPHS. He has been a part of the RPJSHS play family since 7th grade. He played the role of Michael Banks in Mary Poppins and played a Truman High School student in "Bring It On". He enjoys acting his heart out and having fun with his fellow castmates.
Mr. Canova is an English teacher at Ridgefield Park Jr.Sr. High School as well as the school’s audio visual coordinator. He has worked with Mrs. Gerdes, providing
sound design for the musicals, for more than a decade.
Mrs. Gerdes is a Mathematics teacher, and for the past 16 seasons she has been fortunate enough to collaborate with a talented group of students and adults to put
together Ridgefield Park’s annual musical. She has performed and directed with several local NJ community theater groups. Favorite roles include Bloody Mary (South Pacific); Katisha (The Mikado); Mary St. Martin (Bawdy Babes of Broadway) and Dolly Biddle (The Kitchen Witches). She is currently on the board of Iron Mountain Stage Company, a local performing arts group in Ringwood, NJ. To all of her senior cast and crew – In the words of Morty Sparks - "He who hesitates is a damn fool!" I wish you all good things, and thank you for putting on a great show!
Eric is a sophomore who is participating in his first play this year. He signed up for the lighting crew last year for the production of Bring It On", but the show was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He enjoys watching theatre and plans to be part of school theatre for junior and senior year.
Mrs. Serafino is a math teacher and life-long theater enthusiast, on and off stage. It has been her honor to work with the dedicated crew and talented actors — ahem, entertainers — of the Ridgefield Park productions of Bring It On! (2020) & Radio Suspense Theatre (2021). After such a trying year, watching these students come together and embody this show with such heart has made this one the most special productions she’s ever been a part of.
Mr. Tadros is an Industrial Arts teacher in Ridgefield Park Jr. Sr. High School. He also has
served as Technical Director for Butler High School for the past seven years. He has designed and built sets for “West Side Story,”“Thoroughly Modern Millie,” “Snow White,” “Anything Goes”,“Little Shop of Horrors”, “Into the Woods”, “Hairspray”, “The Addams
Family” and three productions of “Grease.”
Director's Note
Thank you for being part of bringing the theatre back to Ridgefield Park High School. We missed you last year and the heartbreak of having our production of "Bring It On, the Musical" canceled one week before opening is something the cast and crew of 2020 will never forget.
But, we get up, move on, and never give up. And so, we are delighted to bring you our production of "Radio Suspense Theatre". Our theatre family here at the school has reveled in being back together again as we designed sets, learned lines, learned songs even as we socially distanced and wore masks.
The students you see as part of this production had little more than 1 month to pull this production together. Their hard work and heart are a testament to their talent. Now, sit back, turn the lights down low and enjoy ............ RADIO SUSPENSE THEATRE!