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Song List

ACT 1

Magic to Do

Corner of the Sky

War Is a Science

Glory

Simple Joys

No Time at All

With You

Spread a Little Sunshine

Morning Glow

ACT 2

On the Right Track

Kind of Woman

Extraordinary

Love Song

I Guess I'll Miss the Man

Finale

Cast

Creative Team

PPTOPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chairman of the Board/President 

Mark Palazzo

Vice-President

Wendy Marrero

Secretary

Del Marrero

Treasurer

Lisa McFadden-Murphy

Directors

Kim Pitman

Dana Fredebaugh

Lito Becerra

Alicia Rivera

Richard Weinstock

Steven Fuentes

Jose Norono

Kaelea Murphy

TECHNICAL AND PRODUCTION CREW

Marketing Director

Kim Pitman

Marketing

Kim Pitman, Wendy Marrero, Lito Becerra, Anna Cappelli, Kaelea Murphy, Richard Weinstock

Backstage Crew

Jessica Friedhof, Alex Gomez

Props Manager

Lisa McFadden-Murphy

Box Office Manager

Dana Fredebaugh

Box Office

Dana Fredebaugh, Wendy Marrero, Alicia Rivera, Lisa McFadden-Murphy, Jose Norono 

Group Sales

Kim Pitman

House Photographers

Norman Black, Ron Pollack

House Videographer

Patrick Orlando

Technical Consultant

Kaelea Murphy

Lighting Operator

Lisa McFadden-Murphy

Sound Operator

Evan Font

Follow Spot Operator

Jose Norono

Concessions Manager

Linda Sieffert

House Manager

Jay Maxwell

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. 

Meet the Company

Christina Carlucci*

Leading Player

PPTOPA Debut! NYC credits: Radio City Christmas Spectacular, A Class Act, Bare, Two Gents, Pink Floyds THE WALL. National/ International Tours: Shrek (Gingy), Annie, DCL (Belle). Regional: First Date (Casey), Mamma Mia (Sophie), Chorus Line (Val), Legally Blonde, Escape to Margaritaville, Spelling Bee (Olive) and many more. She is a Connecticut Outer Critics Circle Award nominee and two-time Ruby Griffith Award winner. BFA NYU and MBA American University. Christina is a voice teacher at Rising Starz and a financial consultant for Madison and Palm. Proud AEA member. Eternal thanks to Hudson Artists and her husband Ben. @christina_carlucci *Member, Actors Equity

Stefano Galeb

Pippin

Stefano was born and raised in South Florida & is thrilled to be performing at PPTOPA after just closing his professional debut as “Spit” in “Anything Goes” at The Wick Theatre. Stefano received his training from NWSA, FAU, & SAH. Pippin is his second musical post studies and he would like to thank his family for support & God for every blessing. He would also like to thank Richard for the amazing opportunity! Instagram: @Stefanogaleb

Lito Becerra

Charlemagne

Lito is thrilled to be back at "places!" with PPTOPA and make some magic! Favorite roles include Daniel Kaffee in A Few Good Men, Usnavi in In the Heights, Bernardo in West Side Story, Diego/Zorro in Zorro the Musical, Bert in Mary Poppins, Vladimir in Waiting for Godot, Laertes in Hamlet, Perchik in Fiddler on the Roof. Lito holds a career in IT by day, and also enjoys acrobatics and speaking of himself in the third person. Fun fact, he actually was Charlemagne in his past life.

CristaMarie DeVito

Fastrada

Crista is thrilled to be making her debut with PPTOPA! Crista holds a BFA in Musical Theatre Performance with a minor in Psychology from Lynn University and has been performing in South Florida since 2018. A few of her favorite credits include Millie Dillmount in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Gigi in Gigi and Libby Tucker in I Ought to Be in Pictures. Off stage, Crista is a set designer & carpenter for West Boca Theatre Company & runs a Luxury Event Styling/ Photography Business called Creative Depot (creativedepot.org). Miss DeVito feels incredibly blessed to have been given the opportunity to take on the role of Fastrada and would like to send love to her family and her life partner for all of their continuous love and support. @cristamariedevito cristamariedevito.com

Lisa Lowe

Lewis

Lisa is honored to be making her PPTOPA Debut! In NYC, Lisa was one of the devising artists of Voyeur, the first show to return to NYC during the pandemic and performed as a female swing. She moved to South Florida last year and most recently appeared in the ensemble of Young Frankenstein with Entracte. Other roles have included: Moritz in Spring Awakening, Action in West Side Story, and Lulu in Cabaret. Lisa would like to thank his husband Carlos for supporting him in every endeavor and all of the teachers, friends, castmates, & colleagues who have gotten them to where they are today. BFA NYU Tisch. Instagram: @lisalowexo

Anna Cappelli

Catherine

Anna is elated to be back on stage with PPTOPA! Her most recent roles include Voice 1 in 35MM, Lucy/Ensemble in Sweeney Todd, Sad Little Egg in Something Rotten, Lulu in Cabaret and Ariel in The Little Mermaid. When she’s not on stage, she’s working a 9-to-5 for everyone’s favorite travel brand, JetBlue. Special thanks always to Bobby & her mama. IG: @annalinacappelli

Jorge Amador

Theo

NYC Credits Include: Sticks and Stones: Concert (Broadway Workshop) (Ensemble), October Sky the Musical: Pre-Broadway Workshop (Young Homer). Regional Credits: Next to Normal (Gabe Goodman), Peter and the Starcatcher (Peter), The Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow), In The Heights (Benny), The Little Mermaid (Prince Eric), Afterglow (Darius), Catch Me If You Can (Frank Abagnale Jr.), Be More Chill (Swing), Beauty and the Beast, Matilda. @ohhjorgex

Lory Reyes

Berthe

Lory is so excited to return to PPTOPA! Appearing on stage locally for 24 years, she has also done commercials, infomercials and provided an English voice in many telenovelas. A few favorite roles are Nurse Ratched (One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest), M’Lynn and Clairee (Steel Magnolias), Doris (Same Time, Next Year), Lola (Damn Yankees) and, right here at PPTOPA - Mrs. Banks in Mary Poppins, the Musical and Electra in Gypsy. She is also enjoying dancing with The New Florida Follies. My heart to my husband, Richard, for 29 years of his constant love and support.

Del Marrero

Ensemble

Del is a graduate of AMDA New York and a middle school Drama teacher who has starred in and/or choreographed more than twenty productions for PPTOPA and other local theatres. Previous acting roles include Something Rotten (Ensemble), The Wedding Singer (Holly), The Mousetrap (Miss Casewell), Jesus Christ Superstar (Mary), Judgment at Nuremberg (Maria Wallner), How to Succeed…(Smitty), She Loves Me (Ilona), Young Frankenstein (Elizabeth), Footloose (Rusty), Once Upon a Mattress (Winifred), Man of La Mancha (Aldonza), Hairspray (Tracy), Annie (Lily), Secret Garden (Martha), Brigadoon (Meg) and Bye, Bye Birdie (Kim/Ursula)

Shelby Tudor

Ensemble

Shelby Tudor is very excited to be doing her first performance with PPTOPA. Recent roles include: Anne in “La Cage aux Folles”, Shimmer in “Shimmer the Glowworm” (BARCLAY), Ensemble/Inga US in “Young Frankenstein” (Entr’Acte Theatrix), Alicia in “The Thanksgiving Play” (Thinking Cap), Jenny in “Frosty” (TAP) and Phyllis Frederic in “In Love with the Arrow Collared Man” (Epiphany Theatre). She graduated in the Spring from the University of West Florida with a BFA in Musical Theatre and is currently teaching at Inna’s Hall of Fame. She gives all her love and gratitude to God, her family, friends and theatre community for making her theatrical journey so far, a special one!

Cassidy Joseph

Ensemble

Cassidy Joseph is a recent graduate of Florida Atlantic University and is excited to officially start her career with the PPTOPA family. As a South Florida native, Cassidy strives to use theatre to bring communities together for a shared experience of fun that can only come from live performances. Her recent roles include Lula from “Violet”, Joanne from “Rent”, and Camille from “DreamCatcher”. Cassidy sends thanks to her family and friends for their continuous support in her craft. Enjoy the show! @iam_cassiee_ Cassidy J. (she/her)

Spencer Landis

Ensemble

Spencer Landis is excited to be making his PPTOPA debut in Pippin. He has led performances such as In the Heights, My Name is Asher Lev, and God of Issac. He has also played parts in Tap Dancing Through Auschwitz, and most recently played Charlie in the West Boca theater company’s production of Admissions. He is thankful to Richard and the whole PPTOPA team for bringing this vision to life and hopes audiences walk away with something they can hold onto. He is also the lead singer in a rock band and an avid juggler.

Richard Weinstock

Director / Costume Designer

Richard is excited to be making his South Florida directorial debut at PPTOPA. Originally from Philadelphia, additional NE Regional directorial credits include Man of La Mancha, How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, Annie and Oliver! As a performer, highlights of local South Florida roles include Harold Nichols in The Full Monty (LPAC), Albin/Zaza in La Cage Aux Folles (Delray Beach Playhouse), Melvin P. Thorpe in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (PPTOPA), Tateh in Ragtime (Barclay Performing Arts), Gregory in Love! Valour! Compassion! (Andrews Living Arts) and Principle Baritone in I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (Curtain Call Playhouse). Favorite regional roles include Littlechap in Stop The World I Want To Get Off, Felix in The Normal Heart, Tito in Lend Me A Tenor, Jekyll/Hyde in Jekyll & Hyde, the Musical, Chauvelin in The Scarlet Pimpernel, The Beast in Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Paul in Company, Judas/John the Baptist in Godspell, Matt in The Fantasticks, Billy Bigelow in Carousel, Cinderella's Prince and Rapunzel's Prince in Into The Woods, P.T. Barnum in Barnum, Fred/Petruchio in Kiss Me Kate, Tony in West Side Story, Principle Baritone in Side By Side By Sondheim and Closer Than Ever and Donald in The Me Nobody Knows (Off-Broadway Showcase, NYC). Richard has appeared on daytime dramas including Ryan's Hope (ABC-TV), Another World (NBC-TV) and Guiding Light (CBS-TV).

Michael Day

Musical Director

Michael is pleased to be a part of another PPTOPA production. He has musically directed over 30 shows including Annie, Hello Dolly, Sound of Music, Beauty and the Beast, Carousel, My Fair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof, Into the Woods, Ragtime, Jekyll and Hyde, Guys and Dolls, The Gondoliers, The Producers, The Secret Garden, Annie, Charlie Brown and Hairspray.

Del Marrero

Choreographer

Del, PPTOPA's Executive Secretary, is a graduate of AMDA New York and a middle school Drama teacher. She has starred in and/or choreographed numerous productions for PPTOPA and other local theatres. Most recently acting as Assistant Director and appearing in PPTOPA's production of Something Rotten. Previous roles include The Wedding Singer (Holly), The Mousetrap (Miss Casewell), Jesus Christ Superstar (Mary), Judgment at Nuremberg (Maria Wallner), How to Succeed…(Smitty), She Loves Me (Ilona), Young Frankenstein (Elizabeth), Footloose (Rusty), Once Upon a Mattress (Winifred), Man of La Mancha (Aldonza), Hairspray (Tracy), Annie (Lily), Secret Garden (Martha), Brigadoon (Meg) and Bye, Bye Birdie (Kim/Ursula).

Michael Graham

Lighting Designer

Michael has designed the lighting for many PPTOPA shows including 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.

John Blessed

Set Builder

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

Mark Palazzo

Stage Manager / Set Painter

Mark is PPTOPA’s Chairman of the Board and President. His credits include 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 Christ Superstar, Judgment at Nuremburg, How to Succeed, In the Heights, She Loves Me, Funny Girl, Young Frankenstein, Carousel, Mary Poppins, Gypsy, The Sunshine Boys, Les Misérables, Man of La Mancha, Joseph…, Hairspray, Charlie Brown, and Annie at PPTOPA. Mark hails from New York where he was a professional Musical Director and theater percussionist.

Wendy Marrero

Production Manager

Wendy is the Vice President of PPTOPA's Board of Directors. She is a lifetime lover of musical theatre who has worked on more than 30 shows including Sweeney Todd, Evita, 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.

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!  

SPECIAL THANKS