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TIME AND PLACE
Springfield High School Gymnasium, USA
Act 1: Class of 1958's Super Senior Prom
Act 2: 1968, the Class of 1958's Ten-Year Reunion
MUSICAL NUMBERS
Cast
Creative Team
Del Marrero
Geoffrey Mergele
Wendy Marrero
Kim Pitman
Lisa McFadden-Murphy
John Blessed
Michael Graham
Roger Bean
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
TECHNICAL AND PRODUCTION CREW
Marketing Director
Kim Pitman
Marketing
Francis Allen, Lito Becerra, Wendy Marrero, Geoffrey Mergele
Box Office Manager
Dana Fredebaugh
Box Office
Francis Allen, Tom Kleinman, Wendy Marrero, Alicia Rivera
Group Sales
Kim Pitman
Costumer
Dana Fredebaugh, Lisa McFadden-Murphy
Tech Consultant
Kaelea Murphy
House Photographers
Norman Black, Ron Pollack
House Videographer
Patrick Orlando
Backstage Coordinator
Jose Norono
Backstage Crew
Brianna Pierrre
Lighting Operator
Abby Wetzel
Spot Operator
Ian Mengotti
Concessions Manager
Linda Sieffert
GROUPS
Groups of 10+ get a discount. Email Kim Pitman at 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
Hannah Almanzar
Hannah is excited to be making her debut at PPTOPA! Hannah has been involved in musical theatre since 7th grade, with some of her favorite roles being Sophie Sheridan (Mamma Mia!) and Sue Snell (Carrie the Musical). Hannah graduated from a conservatory in the heart of NYC, and since moving to Florida has been enjoying the sunshine, writing music, and serving it up at the Mai Kai restaurant where she works. Shout out to the Mai Kai!
Erica Kaylee Gouldthorpe
Erica is honored to return to PPTOPA in The Marvelous Wonderettes! Her favorite credits include Parade (Slow Burn Theatre Company) Evil Dead (Invision Theatre Company), Hello, Dolly!, A Chorus Line (Lauderhill Performing Arts Center), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (The Wick Theatre), and Putting It Together (PPTOPA). She also appeared in the HBO documentary You Were My First Boyfriend. Erica extends heartfelt thanks to her family, mentors, and Joel for their unwavering love and support. IG: @erica.kaylee
Nina Poulos
Nina "BigRed" Poulos (Betty Jean) is eager to make her professional musical theatre debut with such a wonderful team of creatives! Recently she was seen as ‘Sarah Spiegelberg’ in From Brooklyn to Boca (The Studio at Mizner Park), ‘Delilah Strict’ in Zombie Prom (Nova Southeastern University), and various commercial/voiceover work. She has a B.A. in Musical Theatre from NSU, and since graduation has worked full time as a Fine Arts Production Assistant at Calvary Christian Academy. Many thanks to God for blessing her throughout the process, and to her supportive family and loyal friends helping her stay strong! Keep up with BigRed on Instagram @bigred.nvp
Jordan Walker
Jordan Walker is very excited to be in The Marvelous Wonderettes, which is her first production at Pembroke Pines Theatre of Performing Arts. Born in Fort Myers, FL, Jordan attended Florida State University where she majored in Theatre performance. Previous credits include: Little Shop of Horrors, Shorty (Film), It Ends By Fire (FSU College of Motion Picture Arts), and Fame (Florida Repertory Theatre). Jordan would first like to thank God for this amazing opportunity, and her family & friends for their endless support and love. She hopes that everyone enjoys the show!
Del Marrero
Del is a graduate of AMDA New York and a middle school Drama teacher / Administrator. She has starred in and/or choreographed numerous productions for PPTOPA and other local theatres. She directed Broadway Through the Years 1 & 2, and was the Assistant Director for 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).
Geoffrey Mergele
Geoffrey Mergele (Director/Musical Director) - Geoffrey is thrilled to be a part of staging this marvelous musical for PPTOPA. Previous work at PPTOPA includes directing Sex Please, We’re Sixty and directing/music directing Putting It Together. Other musical directing credits include Tom Sawyer and Liberty! The Price of Freedom (Josephine Theatre, TX). A member of the PPTOPA Board of Directors, Geoffrey can also be seen on stage performing. National Tour: The Wizard of Oz (Ens/Tinman US) NYC: The Metropolitan Opera (Lincoln Center - Actor). South Florida: Cabaret, Evita (PPTOPA); Spelling Bee, Guys and Dolls, Sister Act (MNM); Newsies, Kinky Boots (Slow Burn); Memphis, A Chorus Line, Full Monty (LPAC). Thank you to PPTOPA for this incredible opportunity and to Del for being an excellent creative partner! Much love to family, friends, and JDQ! @geomergs
Wendy Marrero
Wendy, a lifetime lover of musical theatre, has worked on Plaza Suite, Sex Please We're Sixty, Putting it Together, Broadway Through the Years Two, Deathtrap, Barefoot in the Park, 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
Kim has worked as Backstage Manager and in Front of the House. She is in charge of Marketing, Group Ticket Sales and the PPTOPA website. She has been involved with numerous productions including Plaza Suite, Sex Please We're Sixty, Putting it Together, Broadway Through the Years Two, Deathtrap, Barefoot in the Park, 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. Kim is currently Vice President of the Board of Directors.
Lisa McFadden-Murphy
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.
John Blessed
John has built and designed numerous sets for PPTOPA and is a vital part of the creative team.
Michael Graham
Michael has designed the lighting for many PPTOPA shows including Plaza Suite, Sex Please We're Sixty, Putting it Together, Broadway Through the Years Two, Deathtrap, Barefoot in the Park, 12 Angry Men, Broadway Through the Years, 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.
Roger Bean
Roger Bean created the long-running hit The Marvelous Wonderettes (over 1,200 performances Off-Broadway), along with the sequels Wonderettes: Caps & Gowns, Winter Wonderettes, Wonderettes: Dream On, and the new large-cast Wonderettes: Glee Club Edition. Original cast albums for all Wonderettes shows are available from iTunes and Amazon. The Marvelous Wonderettes received the 2007 LA Ovation Award for Best Musical for its record-breaking Los Angeles run and continues to be an audience favorite in theatre companies throughout the country. Mr. Bean’s do-wop hit Sh-Boom! Life Could Be A Dream had a record-breaking 12-month run in Los Angeles, receiving the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award, the LA Weekly Theatre Award, and the Backstage Garland Award for Outstanding Musical. Other popular musicals created by Mr. Bean include The Andrews Brothers, Summer of Love, Route 66, Honky Tonk Laundry, and Why Do Fools Fall In Love?, all published by Stage Rights/Broadway Licensing. More info at www.rogerbean.com.
Friday (8pm), Saturday (2 & 8pm), & Sunday (2pm), Nov. 14-16 & 21-23, 2025
In Hazlehurst, Mississippi, the three Magrath sisters have gathered to await news of the family patriarch, their grandfather, who is living out his last hours in the local hospital. In the end the play is the story of how its young characters escape the past to seize the future—but the telling is so true and touching and consistently hilarious that it will linger in the mind long after the curtain has descended.
Friday, Dec. 12 at 6pm
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
The LMM movie studio is producing a movie about playing pickleball. Ryan Hunter, the winner of a pickleball tournament, is playing the leading role but. a murder interrupts the rehearsal. Someone has decided to play the part of a murderer.
Location: Bamford Park Multipurpose Center, 3801 S. Pine Island Rd., Davie, FL 33328
(954-327-3941 for directions)
actofdavie.org
Living it up in South Florida
HOLLYBROOK, SOUTH FLORIDA'S BEST KEPT SECRET, OFFERS EVERYTHING DESIRABLE IN A 55+ COMMUNITY - AN AMENTIES FILLED ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERYONE CAN BE AS ACTIVE AS THEY CHOOSE OR SIMPLY RELAX WHILE SOAKING IN OUR LUSH BEAUTY AND PEACE.
Located in Pembroke Pines, Florida, Hollybrook is an active living condo community made up of retirees, working professionals, and many other owners who call Hollybrook their "winter residency". Conveniently located between Everglades National Park and South Florida's string of golden beaches, Hollybrook connects its laid-back neighborly atmosphere with dozens of nearby vacation destinations.
Hollybrook Golf and Tennis Club
900 Hollybrook Drive
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33025
954-431-0600
