BWW Stage Mag The Prom - Wayne YMCA's Rosen Performing Arts Center Stage Mag

 

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Creative Team

Edward M. Easse

Director

Christina Batiz

Music Director

Meryl Budnick

Producer/Production Manager

Sarah Getzke

Stage Manager

Lester Ramdawar

Sound Design

Jonathan Noll

Stage Crew

Edward M. Easse

Lighting Designer

Andrew Galuskin

ASL Interpreter

Tricia Dolan

ASL Interpreter

Meet the Company

Anabella Kievit

Shelley Saperstein
Anabella Kievit - Shelley Saperstein Anabella was thrilled to spend her July at the Y almost every day as she appeared in both the JR and Teen Production this summer! She is so excited to be in her first TEEN show! After the Prom, she will head to Paper Mill Playhouse for a 2 week Musical Theatre Intensive. After that she will do a week of Girl's Rock Band Camp. The Music never stops!! She hopes everyone enjoys this show as much as she does. Thank you RosenPAC for an awesome summer!

Andrew Sternberg

Barry Glickman
Andrew Sternberg - Barry Glickman Andrew is going to be attending PCTVS in the Fall for Performing Arts. Andrew loves the stage. He finds himself in his best element when on stage with friends. Andrew’s favorite shows he has done are: The Addams Family, Shrek, Newsies, Legally Blonde, Something Rotten!, The Drowsy Chaperone, Moana, and many more! Andrew is so excited to be part of The Prom and is so proud of his cast mates. Andrew wants to thank Eddie, Christina, Ms. Getski, Meryl, and his family for believing in him.

Brielle Przybylinski

Shelby/Godspell
Brielle Przybylinski - Shelby/Godspell Brielle is performing her first show with Rosen PAC and cannot wait for more shows to come! Thank you to the director, Eddie who always gives the cast the freedom to incorporate their ideas. Special thanks to Meryl and Ms. Batiz for working incredibly hard. She’s also very grateful for all friends and family who showed up! (hi naya).

Brynn Buckley

Trent Oliver
Brynn Buckley - Trent Oliver Brynn Buckley is an incoming senior at Wayne Hills High School. Favorite past roles include: Pippin (Pippin), Rachel/Mary (The Play That Goes Wrong), Bard Boy/Tap Dancing Egg (Something Rotten), Pepper (Annie), Mrs. Mayor (Seussical), Amaryllis (The Music Man), and many more. In addition to performing at school and with Rosen PAC, she’s worked with Aspire PAC as a cast and crew member, served as the vice president of her school’s improv club, and works with Zooming Thru Music as a vocal performer and the organization’s secretary. Outside of theatre, she’s also participated in her school’s a cappella choir, Tri-M music honor society, and marching band color guard. Special thanks to the cast & directors!

Calista Toussas

Angie
Calista Toussas - Angie Hi everyone! Calista is so excited to be back on the Rosen PAC stage preforming with this amazing cast and crew. She would like to thank everyone involved in the production of the show and hopes that the audience enjoys the show just as much as she enjoyed creating it with all these amazing and talented people. And remember, just give it some Zazz!

EJ Calabrese

Mr Tom Hawkins
EJ Calabrese - Mr Tom Hawkins EJ is very excited to join the RosenPAC for his twelfth show with the company! He was recently seen as Rabbi in 13, George Banks in Mary Poppins Jr, Tom Snout in Something Rotten, Mr Wormwood in Matilda, and Sheldon in The Prom. He would like to thank his parents for being so supportive during this process!

Eli Fleischer

Olivia Keating
Eli Fleischer - Olivia Keating Eli has been doing theatre for 5 years and was last seen in Little Women at Wayne Valley. They hope you enjoy the show.

Gia Ciccone

Mrs. Greene
Gia is so excited to be in her first production with Rosen PAC! Previous performances include Annie (Mrs. Pugh, Dancer), Freaky Friday (Wells), etc. Thank you yo everyone for supporting the show and the production team for your ongoing support through the process!

Jack Bolton

Nick Boomer + ensemble
7 years of theater. Most notable productions were Little Women, Clue, Les Miserables, Wizard of Oz (twice), and Freaky Friday (also at Rosen PAC). Dream Role: Jekyll/Hyde

Jessica McMonagle

Emma Nolan
Jessica McMonagle - Emma Nolan Jess is a rising senior at Wayne Hills. She’s thrilled to be part of her first production with Rosen PAC. Recently she’s played Annie in The Play That Goes Wrong and Theo in Pippin at Wayne Hills. Jess is also part of the chamber choir and Patriot Voices at Hills. She’s so grateful to have the opportunity to play this role and would like to thank the production team and her family and friends for their support.

Josie Monroe

Alyssa Greene
Josie Monroe - Alyssa Greene Josie is so excited to be a part of this fabulous prom! She loves this whole cast and creative team. Her most memorable roles in the past are Ariel in Little Mermaid, Wednesday in Addams Family Jr., Maggie in A Chorus Line, and Miss.Hannigan in Annie Jr. She wants to thank her mom for getting her through all of this as well as MerylPAC and her supportive Rosen PAC family.

Julianna Stier

Kaylee
Julianna Stier - Kaylee Julianna is excited to be returning to Rosen PAC for her third show with this program. Previously, she has performed in The Addams Family Jr. as Morticia and The Little Mermaid Jr with Rosen PAC. She was also seen in Pippin with the Wayne Hills Theater Program as a featured player, Shrek The Musical as Princess Fiona with ArtQuest, and Something Rotten with Aspire. When not acting, Julianna enjoys performing on oboe and flute. She thanks the cast and crew for making this a wonderful experience and hopes that everyone enjoys the show.

Madelyn Colucci

Dee Dee Allen
Madelyn Colucci - Dee Dee Allen Maddie is a rising senior at Wayne Hills High School. Some past shows of hers include Pippin (Wayne Hills Theater Workshop) as a Featured Player, Something Rotten (Aspire PAC) as a Featured Dancer, and Annie (WHTW) as Lily. She is also in the Front Ensemble of the Wayne Hills Marching Band and plays the flute. She is thrilled to be a part of The Prom and sends many thanks to the amazing team and incredible cast!!!

Molly Mundrick

Ensemble
Molly Mundrick - Ensemble Molly is thrilled to be on the stage at the Rosen PAC again this summer. She has performed in many shows including Cinderella, Alice In Wonderland, The Little Mermaid, Moana, Willy Wonka and Aadams Family and more. Molly loves being part of the cast and is excited to put on The Prom!

Selina Ghosh

PTA Parent, Godspell Cast, Prom Kids+more
Selina Ghosh - PTA Parent, Godspell Cast, Prom Kids+more Selina is thirteen years old and is in 8th grade. She attends Anthony Wayne Middle School. Her hobbies include playing violin, piano, drawing, acting, dancing and singing and has participated in various musicals, school shows, violin concerts, school chorus, and various competitions. Selina has previously played the part of Mrs. Corry, Park Stroller, Kite Flier, and Seller in Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS JR. at Anthony Wayne Middle School in Wayne, NJ. She played the part of Munchkins in THE WIZARD OF OZ produced by Wayne Valley Theatre at Wayne Valley High School, NJ. Selina has played the part of Alice in Roald Dahl’s MATILDA THE MUSICAL produced by Pleasant Valley Productions. She has also played the part of Sardine and Cowboy Fish in THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at the Wayne, NJ YMCA produced by Rosen Performing Arts Center. Selina has recently been seen as Zaneeta Shinn in THE MUSIC MAN JR. at Anthony Wayne Middle School in Wayne, NJ.

Edward M. Easse

Director
Edward M. Easse - Director Edward has been a proud member of the Rosen PAC family since 2017! Past credits include Willy Wonka in "Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka" and Lumiere in "Disney's Beauty and the Beast." Edward resides in Bloomingdale, NJ with his two cats, Lorelei and Morty. He would like to thank Meryl, Christina, Sarah, Lester, Erin, and Steve for the hard work and constant support. Edward also wants to wish the cast the best of luck! Break many legs!

Christina Batiz

Music Director
Christina Batiz - Music Director Christina Batiz serves as band director at James Fallon and Theunis Dey Elementary Schools in Wayne, New Jersey. In addition, she also co-directs the All-Wayne Honors Band and the Theunis Dey Theater Department. Christina is excited to be making her debut as music director at the Rosen Performing Arts Center!

Meryl Budnick

Producer/Production Manager
Meryl Budnick - Producer/Production Manager Meryl has always loved the theater! She credits her current involvement in theater at the Wayne YMCA to her 2 daughters Marisa and Hayley who began their love of theater and performing on the Y’s stage at the ages of 6 and 5 respectively. Since then, Meryl has produced countless shows at the Y. Meryl holds a BBA in Information Technology from The George Washington University and an MBA in Information Technology from Iona College. After working in the IT field for many years, she found her second career at the Wayne Y and has worked here for over 20 years. Meryl is also on the Board of Directors of Vanguard Theater Company based in Montclair NJ. Thank you to my husband Michael...my hours are long and you do so much to keep our family running smoothly. I love you! Thank you to my creative team, to my dedicated volunteers, and to the cast!!

Sarah Getzke

Stage Manager

Lester Ramdawar

Sound Design

Jonathan Noll

Stage Crew

Edward M. Easse

Lighting Designer

Andrew Galuskin

ASL Interpreter

Tricia Dolan

ASL Interpreter
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