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created by LARRY GALLAGHER |
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ADDISON SCHUH |
RACHEL WHITTINGTON |
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*member of Actor's Equity Association |
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Song List
- Round the Beehive/Let’s Rock...........................................................................Ensemble
- by Claudia Brevis
- The Name Game................................................................................Wanda & Ensemble
- by Lincoln Chase & Shirley Elliston
- It’s My Party...........................................................................................Pattie & Ensemble
- by John Gluck, Walter Gold, Seymour Gottleib, & Herbert Wiener
- Where Did Our Love Go.................................................................Jasmine & Ensemble
- Come See About Me...........................................................................Alison & Ensemble
- by Edward Holland, Lamont Dozier, & Brian Holland
- Walking in the Rain...........................................................................Wanda & Ensemble
- by Barry Mann, Phil Spector, & Cynthia Weil
- I Sold My Heart to the Junkman..........................................................Gina & Ensemble
- by Leon Rene & Otis Rene
- Academy Award................................................................................Jasmine & Ensemble
- by V. Catalano, A. Levinson, P. Alonso
- I’ll Never Change Him...............................................................................................Laura
- by Guy Hemric, Jerry Styner
- Sweet Talkin’ Guy...............................................................................Wanda & Ensemble
- by Doug Morris, Elliot Greenberg, Barbara Baer, & Robert Schwartz
- You Can’t Hurry Love........................................................Alison, Jasmine, & Ensemble
- by Herbert Dozier, Brian Holland, Eddie Holland
- My Boyfriend’s Back...........................................................................Alison & Ensemble
- by Richard Gottehrer, Robert Feldman, & Gerald Goldstein
- Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?....................................................Laura & Ensemble
- One Fine Day.....................................................................................Jasmine & Ensemble
- by Gerry Goffin & Carole King
- Where the Boys Are..................................................................................................Alison
- by Howard Greenfield & Neil Sedaka
- Be My Baby............................................................................................Pattie & Ensemble
- Then He Kissed Me............................................................................Wanda & Ensemble
- Baby, I Love You....................................................................................Pattie & Ensemble
- by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, & Philip Spector
- The Beehive Dance..............................................................................Wanda & Enemble
- by Claudia Brevis
- Abraham, Martin, and John.................................................Laura, Wanda, & Ensemble
- by Dick Holler
- You Don’t Own Me.....................................................................................................Pattie
- by John Madara & David White
- Son of a Preacher Man.........................................................................Pattie & Ensemble
- by John Hurley & Ronnie Wilkins
- To Sir, With Love..................................................................................Laura & Ensemble
- by Don Black & Mark London
- River Deep - Mountain High/Proud Mary.........................................Gina & Ensemble
- by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, & Phillip Spector/by J.C. Fogerty
- Chain of Fools........................................................................................Gina & Ensmeble
- by Donald Covay
- Never Loved A Man...................................................................................................Pattie
- by Ronnie Shannon
- Natural Woman...........................................................................................................Gina
- by Gerry Goffin, Carole King & Gerald Wexler
- Somebody to Love......................................................................................................Laura
- by Davney R. Slick (aka Darby Slick)
- Cry Baby......................................................................................................................Laura
- by Bert Berns & Norman Mead
- Try (Just a Little Bit Harder) / Me and Bobby McGee............................................Laura
- by Jerry Ragovoy & Chip Taylor / Kris Kristofferson & Fred Foster
- Make Your Own Kind of Music.........................................................................Ensemble
- by Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil
Cast
ANNAY CHARLICIA*
Gina
ZOE KANTER
Wanda
RACHEL WITTINGTON
Laura
ANNELIESE WOLFANGER
Pattie
ADDISON SCHUH
Alison
NOELLE NICHOLAS
Jasmine
Creative Team
JOSEPH ZETTELMAIER
Director
ELIJAH GEE
Music Director
BRILEY CRISAFI
Choreographer
ELIZABETH GUERRA
Asst. Director/ASM/Props
SHANA GOLDMAN
Stage Manager
KAT DAVIS
Scenic Design
LOWELL RICHARD
Lighting Designer
CHRISTIAN TAYLOR
Production Manager
PENELOPE WILLIAMS
Costume Supervisor
ELIJAH GEE
Keyboard
MIKE HADDOX
Guitar
NICK TROTOGOTT
Drums
JULIE JORDAN
Drums
ANDRES AYBAR
Bass
MAUREEN AMARAL
Tenor Sax
ADRIAN CAMACHO
Trumpet
Meet the Company
ANNAY CHARLICIA*
Gina
ANNAYA CHARLICIA (Gina) is thrilled to perform in Pompano Players’ rendition of Beehive. She is a graduate of the Maltz Jupiter Theatre Conservatory of Perform- ing Arts 2-Year Professional Training Program. Her professional credits include
Caroline, or Change (Dotty/Radio), Oliver! (Ensemble), Hair (Mary), Arms Too
Short to Box with God (Ensemble), Ragtime (Sarah’s Friend), A Little Night Music (Petra), Little Shop of Horrors (Ronette/Crystal), Shout: The Mod Musical (Yellow Girl), and The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Phantom), among others. In addition to performing, Annaya has a strong passion for choreographing children’s theatre.
Her choreography credits include The Little Mermaid Jr., Frozen Jr., and work with
local dance studios throughout Palm Beach County. *Member of Actor's Equity
ZOE KANTER
Wanda
ZOE KANTER (Wanda) is a singer, actor, and music teacher. She attended Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University where she received her bachelor’s degree
in voice performance, followed by her master’s degree in voice performance from Towson University. She enjoys performing in a variety of styles from musical
theater to opera, plays, cabarets, choral music, new music, and anything else she
can get her hands on! Most recently, she had the pleasure of performing with JWM:
A Theatrical Company in their award winning concert version of Hello Dolly as
the title role, Entr’acte Theatrix production of Sweeney Todd as Mrs. Lovett, and
premiering a new musical in NYC Spark Theatre Festival. @zoe.kanter
RACHEL WITTINGTON
Laura
RACHEL WHITTINGTON (Laura) is jazzed to make her Pompano Players debut! Recent Credits: Hannah & Cate in Standing on Ceremony (POW!); Lead Nurse/Ensemble in South Pacific (Broadway at LPAC); Sunny in The Last Night of Ballyhoo, Susan in Wait Until Dark (Boca Stage); Miss Scarlet in Clue (Lake Worth Playhouse); Brooke/Vicki in Noises Off (Delray Beach Playhouse). Select Favorite Credits: Gypsy (Lousie), Guys & Dolls (Sarah), Sweeney Todd (Beggar Woman/ Lucy), Into the Woods (Rapunzel), A Little Night Music (Charlotte), Company (Kathy), A Christmas Carol Musical (Christmas Past), The Music Man (Marian U/S, Ensemble), James Joyce's The Dead (Rita, etc), Equus (Nurse). Special Thank You's to her incredible cast and crew, and to Joe, Elijah, and Kevin for this groovy opportunity! Rachel would also like to thank her husband, family, and everyone who supports live theatre for making her dream job a reality! rachelewhit.com
ANNELIESE WOLFANGER
Pattie
ANNELIESE WOLFANGER (Pattie) is excited to be back with Pompano Players in Beehive. She is a Pennsylvania-native theatre performer and opera singer. She is a
graduate of Eastman School of Music and the University of Rochester, where she
majored in Vocal Performance and minored in Dance. She has performed both locally and nationally with theatrical credits including: Fiona in Shrek (Actor’s Playhouse), Mary in Jesus Christ Superstar (Entr’acte Theatrix), Shelby in The Prom (Slow Burn Theatre Company), Doralee in 9 to 5: The Musical (Texas Arts Association), Kathy in Company (Empire Theatre Company), and Samantha in RESPECT: A Musical Journey of Women (Pompano Players), as well as operatic credits including: Despina in Così fan tutte (Matador Opera), Adina in Elixir of Love: In Concert (Florida L’Opera and Zarzuela), and Chorus in La Traviata, and The Magic Flute (Florida Grand Opera). She has also recently taken on several projects as a music director (Actor’s Playhouse, TYA). All the love to her supportive friends and family for their support and the Beehive team!
ADDISON SCHUH
Alison
ADDISON SCHUH (Alison) is so excited to be making her Pompano Players debut in this production of BEEHIVE! Addison is an NYC based singer and actress. Some of her recent credits include originating the role of Ambellina in the musical adaptation of The Amory Wars, Cinderella (Into The Woods), Christine Daae u/s/ Ensemble (Phantom), Dyanne (Million Dollar Quartet), Rhetta (Pump Boys & Dinettes), and can also be seen as Countess Helene in Sherlock & Daughter (The CW Network). She would like to thank her agents at the Avalon Artists Group, friends, family, and God for their continuous guidance and support, and to the entire team here at the Pompano Players for this opportunity! @addisonschuh
NOELLE NICHOLAS
Jasmine
NOELLE NICHOLAS (Jasmine) is a graduate from Florida Atlantic University with a BFA in Musical Theater Performance. She is currently enrolled at National University where she is studying to achieve her Masters in Marriage and Family
Therapy. She is grateful to be performing in her second show with the Pompano
Beach Players! Her previous performances include Chiffon in Little Shop of Horrors, Nansi in Three Little Birds, Effie in Dreamgirls, Rosa in RESPECT, and fitting enough this is her second time performing in BEEHIVE! She fell in love with theater at the age of 14 saying “being on stage is like going on a roller coaster, you’re nervous before going on but once you’re there it’s so thrilling and exciting you have
to go back for more.” She would like to thank her family and friends for always
supporting and believing that she can do and achieve anything.
JOSEPH ZETTELMAIER
Director
JOSEPH ZETTELMEIER (Director) is a Florida-based playwright/director and four-time nominee for the Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association Award for Best New Play. He's also a 2-time winner of the Edgerton Foundation New American Play Award. In 2016, his play Pulp received a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere, appearing at The Phoenix Theatre in Indianapolis, Williamston Theatre in Michigan, and The KNOW Theatre of Cincinnati. He also served as Artistic Director of Penny Seats Theatre in Ann Arbor, directing many plays and launching their Halloween-themed Penny Dreadful series. He's also
directed at The Performance Network, Blackbird Theatre, Jewish Ensemble Theatre, and Shorter University, among others. Recent films based on his plays include The
Gravedigger (distributed by Indican Pictures) and American Cryptids. He is an At Large Ambassador to the National New Play Network and currently teaches at Florida International University. He sends his dearest thanks to this amazing cast
and crew, and to his beloved wife/artistic partner Erynn Dalton.
ELIJAH GEE
Music Director
ELIJAH GEE (Music Director) Born and raised in Sunrise, Florida, Elijah Gee is a talented pianist that regularly performs at various venues and provides music
education to youth in South Florida. He studied at Florida State University and
received a BA in Commercial music and Jazz Studies. He has worked on various
musicals in South Florida; I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, Lady Day, Sister Act, A Wonderful World and Bessie Smith Devil's Music. Also he has internationally traveled to play at the Saulkrasti Jazz festival, Baltic Jazz Festival and performed on various cruise lines such as Seabourn. Elijah is a competent performer and instructor in most styles and genres, including jazz, classical, salsa, reggae, musicals,
and electronic music. He is always willing to give back to his community, and has
a strong desire to live for the love of the music he performs. Currently Elijah Gee is
an Entertainment Director at Runway 84 and is an active music director at Delray
Beach Playhouse/Pompano Cultural Arts Center.
BRILEY CRISAFI
Choreographer
BRILEY CRISAFI (Choreographer) is a professional dancer, choreographer, writer, and educator based out of South Florida. She is a teaching artist & choreographer with the Maltz Jupiter Theatre and Kravis Center’s De George Academy; and also teaches Spanish, Theatre, and Classical Ballet for several other organizations locally and occasionally in Latin America. Crisafi has co-written, directed, and stage managed 11 full-length productions (and counting!) for the arts program she runs with her family. She danced with the Victory Dance Project of NYC at the Kravis Center last season and currently dances with the Demetrius Klein modern dance company. She also writes and performs content for Andy Andrews’ Wisdom Harbour Studios in the gulf coast. It is Crisafi’s true joy to share her training and passions with those around her; and she is grateful to God for every opportunity to do so.
ELIZABETH GUERRA
Asst. Director/ASM/Props
ELIZABETH GUERRA (Assistant Director/ASM/Props) is thrilled to return to the Pompano Players as Assistant Director for their second season. She has been involved with the company since its inaugural season and is proud to be part of
its continued growth. She’s especially excited to help bring this production to life
alongside such a passionate and creative team. Based in South Florida, Elizabeth is
a theatre director and educator who has been active in the local theatre scene for
several years. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Theatre and Spanish Literature
from Florida State University and has worked with a variety of companies on
multiple productions. She is passionate about creating meaningful, engaging
work that connects with both audiences and artists. Elizabeth is grateful for the
opportunity to help shape another exciting season with the Pompano Players and
would like to thank the entire cast and crew whose dedication and talent have made this production what it is. She looks forward to continuing to contribute to the
dynamic and ever-growing South Florida theatre community!
SHANA GOLDMAN
Stage Manager
SHANA GOLDMAN (Stage Manager) is a Miami-based theatre artist. While her
primary passion is acting, she is also an experienced stage manager and director.
For this production, she is thrilled to be serving as Stage Manager. Shana has stage managed for companies including Main Street Players, Live Arts Miami, JCAT, and is now excited to be working with Pompano Players. Her recent directing credit includes The Gravedigger by Joe Zettelmaier at Main Street Players. Most recent acting credits include Lurvy in Charlotte’s Web at Actor's Playhouse and the Best Friend in Christiana Lysistrata. She’d like to give a huge thank you to the marvelously talented cast and wonderful crew, and Joe for taking her along for the ride and this opportunity.
KAT DAVIS
Scenic Design
KAT DAVIS (Scenic Design) From Stage Managing to Directing, set design to costuming and playwriting, Kat enjoys all aspects of live theater. Some of her favorite credits include West Side Story, Anything Goes, Cinderella, A View from the Bridge, and Fiddler on the Roof. Kat is also a Disney Teaching Artist and participates in the Disney Musicals in Schools program sponsored by the Kravis Center Education
Department. She also owns and runs an acting studio for children in Wellington, FL.
LOWELL RICHARD
Lighting Designer
LOWELL RICHARD (Lighting Designer) has been working and designing shows for nearly 50 years. MFA in Lighting Design from the Cal Arts. He has worked in
South Florida as well as Los Angeles and has won numerous awards for his Lighting
Design. Select Credits include: Conga and Let It Loose World Tours (Gloria Estefan/ Miami Sound Machine), 1984 Olympic Arts Festival, Corporate Events for Redken,
ADP, Alamo Rent A Car, and Vizcaya. With LPAC: The Full Monty, 9 to 5 The Musical. Lowell would like to thank his family, friends, and co-workers for all their encouragement and support.
CHRISTIAN TAYLOR
Production Manager
CHRISTIAN TAYLOR (Production Manager)'s journey into the world of production began early on. From his formative years, Christian honed his skills and discovered
a fervor for the technical intricacies of show production, landing him a position as
Shop Manager and Assistant Technical Director at Broward College. His expertise in Lighting and Audio, coupled with a commitment to continuous learning, made him an invaluable asset as Lauderhill Performing Arts Center Technical Director. Christian is thrilled to continue his work with the Pompano Players team. He extends his deepest thanks to Angela for the unwavering support and encouragement.
PENELOPE WILLIAMS
Costume Supervisor
PENELOPE WILLIAMS (Costume Supervisor) is a Florida native with over 30 years of costuming experience in south Florida. Her degree is in Fashion Marketing, started
sewing at age 5 and performing since the age of 6 but her love was in costuming
and interned at BRITT with the talented Marty Grusby. Penny was the Resident
Costume Designer at the Caldwell theater for 9 years where she earned 10 Carbonell
Nominations for Best Costume Design. She has been Costume Artist-in-Residence
for Costume Design and construction at Dreyfoos School of the Arts for 30 years and Professor of Costume at Palm Beach Atlantic University for 22 years. Her work can be seen all over south Florida, independent films and on Lady Gaga, Venus Williams and Lincoln Center stage. She thanks her mom for literally everything.
ELIJAH GEE
Keyboard
MIKE HADDOX
Guitar
NICK TROTOGOTT
Drums
JULIE JORDAN
Drums
(sub)
ANDRES AYBAR
Bass
MAUREEN AMARAL
Tenor Sax
ADRIAN CAMACHO
Trumpet
Photos
Cast of BEEHIVE: Noelle Nicohlas, Zoe Kanter, Annaya Charlicia*, Rachel Whittington, Anneliese Wolfanger, Addison Schuh
Cast of BEEHIVE: Rachel Whittington, Noelle Nicohlas, Zoe Kanter, Annaya Charlicia*, Anneliese Wolfanger, Addison Schuh
Cast of BEEHIVE: Addison Schuh, Rachel Whittington, Zoe Kanter, Anneliese Wolfanger, Annaya Charlicia*, Noelle Nicholas
Cast of BEEHIVE: Anneliese Wolfanger, Mike Haddox (guitar), Annaya Charlicia*, Noelle Nicholas, Zoe Kanter
