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PPTOPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President 

Wendy Marrero

Vice-President

Kim Pitman

Secretary

Del Marrero

Treasurer

Lisa McFadden-Murphy

Directors

Francis Allen

Lito Becerra

Christina Carlucci

Dana Fredebaugh

Steven Fuentes

Geoffrey Mergele

Kaelea Murphy

Jose Norono

Alicia Rivera

Richard Weinstock

TECHNICAL AND PRODUCTION CREW

Marketing Director

Kim Pitman

Marketing

Lito Becerra, Wendy Marrero, Kaelea Murphy, Richard Weinstock, Geoffrey Mergele, Francia Allen

Box Office Manager

Dana Fredebaugh

Box Office

Del Marrero, Wendy Marrero, Alicia Rivera, Francis Allen

Group Sales

Kim Pitman

Technical Coordinator

Lisa McFadden-Murphy

Technical Advisor

Kaelea Murphy

House Photographers

Norman Black, Ron Pollack

House Videographer

Patrick Orlando

Backstage Crew

Jose Norono

Concessions Manager

Linda Sieffert

GROUPS

Groups get a discount. Contact Kim Pitman

at 954-914-2019 or email pptopagroups@gmail.com

VOLUNTEER

There are many ways you can get involved with our organization.

If you are interested in volunteering, please email info@pptopa.com. 

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Meet the Company

Stephen Keenan

Paul Bratter

Stephen Keenan is a teacher, an instrument-rated pilot, and has degrees in both law and musical theater from the University of Florida. Stephen has appeared in diverse roles such as Robbie Hart (The Wedding Singer), Nigel Bottom (Something Rotten), Marius (Les Miserables), and as a featured singer in the Mozart opera The Magic Flute. He is thrilled for the opportunity to return to the PPTOPA stage as Paul Bratter in Barefoot in the Park. Many thanks to all of my friends and family for their love and support!

Sara Grant

Corie Bratter

Sara is thrilled to be back at PPTOPA after playing Bea in Something Rotten, for which she received a Carbonell Award nomination. She is an actor, producer, all around theatre artist based in South Florida. She has her BFA from Cornish College of the Arts. Most recently, she was seen in the rolling-world premiere Tracy Jones (Jillie) with Island City Stage. Sara is a co-founder and company member of Reel Theatre Productions and can be seen in Unhinged, A Live Film (Rose; lead) with RTP’s premiere live-streamed performance. She serves as the Managing Director of Sol Theatre. Up next, see her in Cabaret at Zoetic Stage. @_saragrant_

Christopher Dreeson

Victor Velasco

Christopher Dreeson (Victor Velasco) is thrilled to return to PPTOPA with such a talented cast, production staff, crew, and especially director Seth Trucks! Christopher made his South Florida professional debut in 2018 in the Carbonell-recommended one-man show Confessions of a Nightingale playing the role of Tennessee Williams, directed by Jeffrey Bruce. Christopher’s most recent Carbonell nomination was for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (John aka Fountainhead) in the New City Players production of Water by the Spoonful directed by Elizabeth Price. Other recent roles include Lt. Schrank (West Side Story), Herr Schultz (Cabaret), Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd (The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas), Commander Whitaker/Dr. Stone (A Few Good Men), Jack Lawson (Race), Mr. Paravicini (The Mousetrap), Ernst Janning (Judgment at Nuremberg), Twimble/Womper (How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying), Black Stache (Peter and the Starcatcher), Pirate King (Pirates of Penzance), and Brick (Cat on a Hot Tin Roof). Christopher is currently a faculty member at Doral Academy Charter, music director at Kendall Presbyterian Church, a member of the jazz vocal quintet, The Decotones, and, most importantly, married for the past 38 years to the most wonderful woman in the world, Lynne: an extraordinary ballet teacher, ballroom dancer, and life partner!

Francine Birns

Ethel Banks

Francine is excited to be playing Mrs. Banks in BITP with this stellar cast and director. She has appeared all over South Florida since moving from NY 16 years ago. Francine was recently nominated for a 2023 Carbonell Award for her portrayal of Emma in Over the River and Through the Woods with West Boca Theater. A few of her favorite roles include Dolly in Hello Dolly with PPTOPA, Sister Mary Amnesia in Nunsense, Golde in Fiddler on the Roof and Fraulein Schneider in Cabaret with her life partner CRD. Francine has two incredible sons and a beautiful daughter in law. Thank you, Seth for the opportunity to portray this hilarious character!

Greg Schuh

Telephone Repairman

Greg Schuh is excited to be making his debut with PPTOPA in this nice little gem of a role. Greg is an Actor and Director, and has worked in California, Connecticut, Maryland and New York City. Greg has either Directed, Choreographed or Acted with: SoHo Rep, Clurman Theatre Playwrights Center of San Francisco, California Conservatory Theatre, Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre, Contra Costa Musical Theatre, Univ of CT, Frostburg State Univ. Greg Schuh is excited to be making his debut with PPTOPA in this nice little gem of a role. Greg is an Actor and Director, and has worked in California, Connecticut, Maryland and New York City. Greg has either Directed, Choreographed or Acted with: SoHo Rep, Clurman Theatre Playwrights Center of San Francisco, California Conservatory Theatre, Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre, Contra Costa Musical Theatre, Univ of CT, Frostburg State Univ.

Jose Norono

Delivery Man

Jose Norono is a longtime member of the PPTOPA family and is excited to share the stage once again. You can always find him onstage or back ready to help make the show happen.

Seth Trucks

Director

Seth, who is more often found on stage, began directing professionally a few years ago at Sol Children's Theatre in Boca Raton, where he directed "Peter and the Starcatcher", and his own adaptation of "Alice in Wonderland". He has since directed "A Midsummer Night's Dream" for Evening Star Productions, "Twelfth Night" for the Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival, and both "A Class Act", and "Marty's Back in Town" by playwright Norman Shabel, who he will be directing for again later this year. He is also a co-founder and artistic director of Reel Theatre Productions, which produces films that are performed and streamed live over the internet. Seth is elated to finally be working with the wonderful people at PPTOPA, where he has seen so many wonderful shows over the years.

Wendy Marrero

Production Manager

Wendy, a lifetime lover of musical theatre, has worked on 12 Angry Men, Broadway Through the Years, Pippin, Sweeney Todd, Something Rotten, Cabaret, Urinetown, A Few Good Men, The Wedding Singer, The Best Little Whorehouse..., The Addams Family, Mousetrap, Seussical, West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, Judgment at Nuremberg, How to Succeed..., In the Heights, She Loves Me, Funny Girl, Young Frankenstein, Carousel, Mary Poppins, Gypsy, The Sunshine Boys, Les Miserables, Man of La Mancha, Joseph..., Hairspray, Charlie Brown, Annie, The Best Man, The Producers, The Secret Garden, The Gondoliers, Brigadoon, and Bye, Bye Birdie at PPTOPA.

Kim Pitman

Marketing

Kim is on the Board of Directors at PPTOPA. She has worked in marketing, backstage, front of the house, and group ticket sales. Kim has been involved with numerous productions including 12 Angry Men, Broadway Through the Years, Pippin, Sweeney Todd, Evita, Something Rotten, Cabaret, Urinetown, A Few Good Men, The Wedding Singer, The Best Little Whorehouse, The Addams Family, The Mousetrap, Seussical, West Side Story, Jesus Chris Superstar, Judgment at Nuremburg, How to Succeed, In the Heights, She Loves Me, Funny Girl, The Little Mermaid, Young Frankenstein, Carousel, Mary Poppins, Gypsy, Les Misérables and Man of La Mancha.

Michael Graham

Lighting Designer

Michael has designed the lighting for many PPTOPA shows including 12 Angry Men, Pippin, Sweeney Todd, Evita, Something Rotten, In the Heights, West Side Story, Cabaret, A Few Good Men, The Wedding Singer and more. Thank you to the cast, crew, and patrons of PPTOPA for supporting live theatre, and a special thank you to my family for your continued support.

Lisa McFadden-Murphy

Props Manager

Lisa thanks her daughter, Kaelea, for bringing her back to theater. She has had enormous joy working on every show since Man of La Mancha in 2014. Her roles have included Props Manager, Backstage Crew, Backstage Manager, Lighting Operator and Stage Manager. She has loved working with every cast and crew and looks forward to what PPTOPA has in store for the future.

Annabel Herrera

Stage Manager

Annabel Herrera is a Miami native and proud Peruvian American. She’s excited to work with PPTOPA! She is a multidisciplinary theatre artist with specialties in stage management and lighting design. She earned both her BFA in Theatre and BS in Computer Science from Barry University. Recent credits include: A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play (New City Players), Little Montgomery (New City Players), Labfest (New City Players), I Am Me (Adrienne Arsht Center), El Matrimonio Secreto (Florida Grand Opera), Kitty Hawk (Adrienne Arsht Center), Frankenstein (Zoetic Stage), War Words (City Theatre). She thanks her family and friends for their constant love and support. She hopes everyone enjoys the show!

John Blessed

Set Designer

John has built and designed numerous sets for PPTOPA and is a vital part of the creative team.

Alicia Rivera

Costume Designer

Alicia is excited to be costuming yet another PPTOPA show with this phenomenal creative team and cast. Other costume design credits include: 12 Angry Men, Evita, The Wedding Singer, The Mousetrap, and Seussical the Musical. When not behind the scenes you may have seen Alicia on stage as Camila In the Heights, Miss Jones in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, or Sour Kangaroo in Seussical. Alicia is also proud to serve as a member of the PPTOPA Board of Directors. With a BA in Theater and a MS in Accounting and Finance, Alicia is happy to offer her talents to this amazing theater group.

SPONSORSHIP

LET PPTOPA HELP BUILD YOUR BUSINESS!

Theatre sponsorship provides a great means of broadening your competitive edge by improving your company’s image, prestige and credibility by supporting live theatre that your target market finds attractive.

In recent years, corporate sponsorship has become the fastest growing type of marketing in the United States. Professional production sponsorship opportunities are offered to corporations and foundations to help grow your business. Each season showcases blockbuster musical productions and plays featuring South Florida’s own professional talent. It is the overarching goal of PPTOPA to educate AND entertain through the experience of live theatre.

By aligning with an established organization renowned for its dedication to the arts, production sponsors will demonstrate their commitment to community involvement, the arts, and the quality of life in our region. Production sponsorships range from $1,000 to $15,000 and offer a variety of attractive benefit packages, allowing for significant community visibility through extensive media promotion in the South Florida metropolitan area of Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties.

DISCOVER OUR AMAZING PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THAT CAN HELP GROW YOUR BUSINESS TODAY!

For more information contact Richard Weinstock at 215-816-7571 or rich1weinstock@gmail.com. PPTOPA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible.

Thank you for helping keep theatre alive at PPTOPA!  

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Living it up in South Florida

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900 Hollybrook Drive

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