A Little Night Music
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METRO STAGE COMPANY
| A Little Night Music Fri & Sat, OCT, 15, 16, 22, 23, 2010 at 8PM Thurs, OCT 21, 2010 at 7:30PM & Sun, OCT 17, 2010 at 2PM Cambridge Family YMCA Theatre Central Square, Cambridge |
| Based on Ingmar Bergman's film, Smiles of a Summer Night, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC is a witty and urbane musical set in waltz time. The action takes place in a weekend country house in turn-of-the-century Sweden, where surprising liaisons, long-simmering passions and a taste of love’s endless possibilities are all brought to light. |
CAST
Tracy Nygard (Desiree Armfeldt) is very excited to be returning to Metro Stage Company after a brief 2 year absence. Past Metro
productions include; Ruthless! (Judy Denmark – IRNE nominee), Cabaret (Sally Bowles), Company (Sarah), Closer Than Ever,
Godspell, and Songs for a New World, (as well as their Benefit concert, Heart and Music, for the last 4 years). Other favorite
productions include; Chess (Florence – IRNE nominee), Man of LaMancha (Aldonza), Nine (Luisa), The Full Monty (Vicki), Smokey
Joe’s Café, Little Shop of Horrors (Ronnette) at Turtle Lane Playhouse, Aida (Aida – DASH nominee) at Arlington Friends of Drama,
(Sorry, Wrong Number (Mrs Stevenson) at Company Theatre, Independence (Kess) at Acme, Five Women Wearing the Same Dress
(Georgeanne - 2006 EMACT Festival Best Actress) for Quannapowitt Players, Sense and Sensibility (Fanny Dashwood) for Hovey
Players, Cabaret (Kost/Kit Kat) for Concord Players, and Steel Magnolias (Truvy – 2010 EMACT Festival Best Supporting Actress
nominee) for Wellesley Players. Tracy earned a BFA in Musical Theater from The Boston Conservatory. For Robby.
productions include; Ruthless! (Judy Denmark – IRNE nominee), Cabaret (Sally Bowles), Company (Sarah), Closer Than Ever,
Godspell, and Songs for a New World, (as well as their Benefit concert, Heart and Music, for the last 4 years). Other favorite
productions include; Chess (Florence – IRNE nominee), Man of LaMancha (Aldonza), Nine (Luisa), The Full Monty (Vicki), Smokey
Joe’s Café, Little Shop of Horrors (Ronnette) at Turtle Lane Playhouse, Aida (Aida – DASH nominee) at Arlington Friends of Drama,
(Sorry, Wrong Number (Mrs Stevenson) at Company Theatre, Independence (Kess) at Acme, Five Women Wearing the Same Dress
(Georgeanne - 2006 EMACT Festival Best Actress) for Quannapowitt Players, Sense and Sensibility (Fanny Dashwood) for Hovey
Players, Cabaret (Kost/Kit Kat) for Concord Players, and Steel Magnolias (Truvy – 2010 EMACT Festival Best Supporting Actress
nominee) for Wellesley Players. Tracy earned a BFA in Musical Theater from The Boston Conservatory. For Robby.
Jim Fitzpatrick (Fredrik Egerman) is over the moon to be back at Metro Stage Company, where he was last seen as Gordon Schwinn
in A NEW BRAIN. Jim is a computer programmer who moonlights as an actor. He has appeared in regional and community theater in
Massachusetts for over two decades, and is a frequent performer at the Turtle Lane Playhouse in Auburndale, MA. Some favorite roles
include Roger DeBris in THE PRODUCERS (IRNE winner - Best Supporting Actor in a Musical), Marvin in FALSETTOS (IRNE
nominee), Anatoly Sergievsky in CHESS, Jasper in DROOD!, Guido Contini in NINE, Malcolm in THE FULL MONTY, Molina in KISS OF
THE SPIDER WOMAN (DASH winner), Bill Snibson in ME AND MY GIRL (DASH winner), Alan Swann in MY FAVORITE YEAR (DASH
nominee), The Emcee in CABARET (DASH nominee), Frank N Furter in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, Kit Gill in NO WAY TO TREAT
A LADY, and Albin in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, among others. Jim will round out this season by reprising Malcolm in THE FULL MONTY,
and by taking the lead role in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, both at Turtle Lane in early 2011. For Bruce, who lightens my sadness
and livens my days.
in A NEW BRAIN. Jim is a computer programmer who moonlights as an actor. He has appeared in regional and community theater in
Massachusetts for over two decades, and is a frequent performer at the Turtle Lane Playhouse in Auburndale, MA. Some favorite roles
include Roger DeBris in THE PRODUCERS (IRNE winner - Best Supporting Actor in a Musical), Marvin in FALSETTOS (IRNE
nominee), Anatoly Sergievsky in CHESS, Jasper in DROOD!, Guido Contini in NINE, Malcolm in THE FULL MONTY, Molina in KISS OF
THE SPIDER WOMAN (DASH winner), Bill Snibson in ME AND MY GIRL (DASH winner), Alan Swann in MY FAVORITE YEAR (DASH
nominee), The Emcee in CABARET (DASH nominee), Frank N Furter in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, Kit Gill in NO WAY TO TREAT
A LADY, and Albin in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, among others. Jim will round out this season by reprising Malcolm in THE FULL MONTY,
and by taking the lead role in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, both at Turtle Lane in early 2011. For Bruce, who lightens my sadness
and livens my days.
Shana Dirik (Charlotte Malcolm) has been performing since the tender age of 10 when she got bitten by the theater bug after doing a
duet of "Sunrise Sunset"! She has performed in the area for the last 20 years and feels the theater is her second home. Her most
memorable roles to date have been most recently Mrs Lovett in Metro Stage Company's production of "SWEENEY TODD" which
garnered her the 2009 IRNE Award for Best Actress in a Musical. Other memorable roles include Eva Peron in "EVITA", Mame in
"MAME", Kate in "KISS ME KATE", Fanny Brice in "FUNNY GIRL", Aldonza in "MAN OF LAMANCHA", Anna in "THE KING AND I", Sylvia in
"RUTHLESS", Phyliss in "FOLLIES", the Witch in "INTO THE WOODS", Harriett in "KEY FOR TWO", Mother Superior in "NUNSENSE"
and of course Sylvia the dog in "SYLVIA". She is thrilled to be working with Metro once again and with MaryAnn in Night Music. Much
love to her fabulous husband, son and daughter for all their love and support through the years....I couldn't have done it without you
guys!!
duet of "Sunrise Sunset"! She has performed in the area for the last 20 years and feels the theater is her second home. Her most
memorable roles to date have been most recently Mrs Lovett in Metro Stage Company's production of "SWEENEY TODD" which
garnered her the 2009 IRNE Award for Best Actress in a Musical. Other memorable roles include Eva Peron in "EVITA", Mame in
"MAME", Kate in "KISS ME KATE", Fanny Brice in "FUNNY GIRL", Aldonza in "MAN OF LAMANCHA", Anna in "THE KING AND I", Sylvia in
"RUTHLESS", Phyliss in "FOLLIES", the Witch in "INTO THE WOODS", Harriett in "KEY FOR TWO", Mother Superior in "NUNSENSE"
and of course Sylvia the dog in "SYLVIA". She is thrilled to be working with Metro once again and with MaryAnn in Night Music. Much
love to her fabulous husband, son and daughter for all their love and support through the years....I couldn't have done it without you
guys!!
Joelle Kross (Anne Egerman) is honored to make her Metro debut with such an amazing cast. She was last onstage in Man of La
Mancha (Turtle Lane) and as Virginia Poe in Nevermore (F.U.D.G.E. Theatre- N.E. premiere). She has also appeared at NSMT and
Stoneham Theatre, and in England with the London Philharmonic. Other recent credits include Fiddler (Chava); Beauty and the Beast
(Silly #2); and You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Sally). Joelle is a company member of Deana’s Educational Theatre, and holds a
BA in theatre, music, and French from Muhlenberg College. Thanks to Maryann and everyone at Metro!
Mancha (Turtle Lane) and as Virginia Poe in Nevermore (F.U.D.G.E. Theatre- N.E. premiere). She has also appeared at NSMT and
Stoneham Theatre, and in England with the London Philharmonic. Other recent credits include Fiddler (Chava); Beauty and the Beast
(Silly #2); and You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Sally). Joelle is a company member of Deana’s Educational Theatre, and holds a
BA in theatre, music, and French from Muhlenberg College. Thanks to Maryann and everyone at Metro!
John Coons (Henrik Egerman) of Portland, Maine, recently earned his Masters degree in Voice Performance from the University of
Southern Maine, where he also earned Bachelors degrees in Music Education and Classical Voice Performance. His roles at USM
included Rinuccio (Gianni Schicchi), Kaspar (Amahl and the Night Visitors), Eisenstein (Die Fledermaus), Monostatos (The Magic
Flute) and Dysart (Equus). John was a Maine Emerging Artist with PORTopera for three seasons and has appeared as a soloist with
the Portland Symphony POPS, the Portland Choral Art Society, Granite State Choral Society, Southern Maine Symphony Orchestra and
North Shore Philharmonic. Recent engagements include Remendado (Carmen) with the Boston Opera Collaborative, Frederic
(Pirates of Penzance) with the Lakes Region Opera, Henrik (A Little Night Music) with Heartwood Regional Theater, and singing the
National Anthem for the Red Sox at Fenway Park. In the past year, John collaborated with popular recording artist Ben Folds, singing
with the Boston Symphony POPS, Pittsburgh Symphony POPS, and Rhode Island Philharmonic. John studies voice with Malcolm
Smith.
Southern Maine, where he also earned Bachelors degrees in Music Education and Classical Voice Performance. His roles at USM
included Rinuccio (Gianni Schicchi), Kaspar (Amahl and the Night Visitors), Eisenstein (Die Fledermaus), Monostatos (The Magic
Flute) and Dysart (Equus). John was a Maine Emerging Artist with PORTopera for three seasons and has appeared as a soloist with
the Portland Symphony POPS, the Portland Choral Art Society, Granite State Choral Society, Southern Maine Symphony Orchestra and
North Shore Philharmonic. Recent engagements include Remendado (Carmen) with the Boston Opera Collaborative, Frederic
(Pirates of Penzance) with the Lakes Region Opera, Henrik (A Little Night Music) with Heartwood Regional Theater, and singing the
National Anthem for the Red Sox at Fenway Park. In the past year, John collaborated with popular recording artist Ben Folds, singing
with the Boston Symphony POPS, Pittsburgh Symphony POPS, and Rhode Island Philharmonic. John studies voice with Malcolm
Smith.
Isabelle Miller (Fredrika Armfeldt) is honored to be joining such a talented cast for her MetroStage debut! Favorite credits include the
title character in Annie (Reagle Players opposite Sally Struthers), Mary Lennox in The Secret Garden (WRT), and JoJo in Seussical
(WRT, EMACT DASH recipient for Best Child Actor). Isabelle has performed with NSMT (Jesus Christ Superstar, Christmas Carol ’08,
Les Miserables), Wheelock Family Theatre (Seussical, IRENE nomination for Best Ensemble) and Colonial Chorus Players (The
Music Man as Amaryllis). Isabelle is looking forward for Stoneham Theatre’s Rimers of Eldritch, where she will be playing the role of
Eva. She would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support as well as Maryann and the production staff for this
wonderful opportunity. “I saw the night smile!”
title character in Annie (Reagle Players opposite Sally Struthers), Mary Lennox in The Secret Garden (WRT), and JoJo in Seussical
(WRT, EMACT DASH recipient for Best Child Actor). Isabelle has performed with NSMT (Jesus Christ Superstar, Christmas Carol ’08,
Les Miserables), Wheelock Family Theatre (Seussical, IRENE nomination for Best Ensemble) and Colonial Chorus Players (The
Music Man as Amaryllis). Isabelle is looking forward for Stoneham Theatre’s Rimers of Eldritch, where she will be playing the role of
Eva. She would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support as well as Maryann and the production staff for this
wonderful opportunity. “I saw the night smile!”
Mary O’Donnell (Madame Armfeldt) is happy to be performing with Metro Stage Company again having previously appeared in Songs
for a New World, Cabaret, Closer Than Ever, and Ruthless. Mary has been performing in the Boston area and throughout New
England since childhood. Favorite roles include Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd, Rose in Gypsy, Lettice Douffet in Lettice and Lovage,
Carmen Bernstein in Curtains, The Baker’s Wife in Into the Wood, Golde in Fiddler on the Roof, Reno Sweeny in Anything Goes,
Mame in Mame, Matron Mama Morton in Chicago, and Maureen Folan in The Beauty Queen of Leenane. Mary has a Bachelor of Fine
Arts degree in Musical Theater from The Boston Conservatory. A big thank you to my friends and family who have always
enthusiastically supported my theatrical endeavors.
for a New World, Cabaret, Closer Than Ever, and Ruthless. Mary has been performing in the Boston area and throughout New
England since childhood. Favorite roles include Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd, Rose in Gypsy, Lettice Douffet in Lettice and Lovage,
Carmen Bernstein in Curtains, The Baker’s Wife in Into the Wood, Golde in Fiddler on the Roof, Reno Sweeny in Anything Goes,
Mame in Mame, Matron Mama Morton in Chicago, and Maureen Folan in The Beauty Queen of Leenane. Mary has a Bachelor of Fine
Arts degree in Musical Theater from The Boston Conservatory. A big thank you to my friends and family who have always
enthusiastically supported my theatrical endeavors.
Lenni Kmiec (Petra) is excited to make her debut with Metro Stage Company. She was most recently seen as Lou Ann in the Reagle
Music Theatre’s production of Hairspray. A recent Wagner graduate, her previous college credits include Beth March in Little Women,
Maggie Anderson in Brigadoon, Susan in Tick Tick Boom, and Pitti-Sing in The Mikado. Other favorite roles include Winnie Winslow in
No, No, Nanette (Reagle), Cousin Fan in Mame (Reagle), Maria in West Side Story (Footlight Club), Ariel in Footloose, Ti Moune in
Once on this Island, and Precious McGuire in Steel Pier. Lenni has also performed with the Boston Lyric Opera, The American
Repertory Theatre, New England Opera Company, and the Boston University Theatre Company and has choreographed for High
School and Children’s Theatre all over the Boston area.
Music Theatre’s production of Hairspray. A recent Wagner graduate, her previous college credits include Beth March in Little Women,
Maggie Anderson in Brigadoon, Susan in Tick Tick Boom, and Pitti-Sing in The Mikado. Other favorite roles include Winnie Winslow in
No, No, Nanette (Reagle), Cousin Fan in Mame (Reagle), Maria in West Side Story (Footlight Club), Ariel in Footloose, Ti Moune in
Once on this Island, and Precious McGuire in Steel Pier. Lenni has also performed with the Boston Lyric Opera, The American
Repertory Theatre, New England Opera Company, and the Boston University Theatre Company and has choreographed for High
School and Children’s Theatre all over the Boston area.
Gary Ryan (Frid / Mr. Lindquist) is thrilled to be in his third Sondheim show at Metro, having also been Ensemble in “Sweeney Todd”
and Peter in “Company.” He has also been in “Follies,” and his goal is to keep working through Sondheim’s greats! Other Metro
roles include: The Mason, “Working,” Klaus, “Cabaret,” Mr. Bungee, “A New Brain” and Mary Leo “Nunsense, A-Men.” Thanks to Chris
and Rob for all their work over the years, and love to James.
and Peter in “Company.” He has also been in “Follies,” and his goal is to keep working through Sondheim’s greats! Other Metro
roles include: The Mason, “Working,” Klaus, “Cabaret,” Mr. Bungee, “A New Brain” and Mary Leo “Nunsense, A-Men.” Thanks to Chris
and Rob for all their work over the years, and love to James.
Kathryn McKellar (Mrs. Nordstrom) is delighted to be performing with the Metro Stage Company. The American Soprano is quickly
establishing a sterling reputation for her “beautiful vocal quality, sensitive musicianship, and excellent connection to her text.” Her
2008-09 season included appearances as Pamina in Die Zauberflöte, Dorinda in Handel’s Orlando, Lauretta in Gianni Schicchi,
Oberto/Alcina, and Poppea in OperaHub’s dramatically innovative production of L’Incoronazione di Poppea. During the summer of
2010, Kathryn made her German debut in Weimar as Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni. She is a member of Boston Opera Collaborative
and holds a Masters of Music from the Boston Conservatory. Kathryn is a certified yoga and pilates instructor, and teaches voice in the
greater Boston area. www.KathrynMcKellar.com
establishing a sterling reputation for her “beautiful vocal quality, sensitive musicianship, and excellent connection to her text.” Her
2008-09 season included appearances as Pamina in Die Zauberflöte, Dorinda in Handel’s Orlando, Lauretta in Gianni Schicchi,
Oberto/Alcina, and Poppea in OperaHub’s dramatically innovative production of L’Incoronazione di Poppea. During the summer of
2010, Kathryn made her German debut in Weimar as Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni. She is a member of Boston Opera Collaborative
and holds a Masters of Music from the Boston Conservatory. Kathryn is a certified yoga and pilates instructor, and teaches voice in the
greater Boston area. www.KathrynMcKellar.com
Jaime Steinbach (Mrs. Segstrom) could not be more excited to be performing with MSC again and having the chance to sing in
another of Stephen Sondheim shows is the icing on the cake. Last year she performed Sweeney Todd with MSC. Jaime has had a
great run in theater and has had the chance to play some challenging and wonderful roles. Some of her favorites have included Dr.
Charlotte in Falsettos, Little Red in Into the Woods, Mary in Merrily We Roll Along, Patty in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, and Heidi
in Nine. In “real” life, Jaime is an elementary school music teacher and avid floor hockey player. Hugs and kisses to my amazing
family and friends.
another of Stephen Sondheim shows is the icing on the cake. Last year she performed Sweeney Todd with MSC. Jaime has had a
great run in theater and has had the chance to play some challenging and wonderful roles. Some of her favorites have included Dr.
Charlotte in Falsettos, Little Red in Into the Woods, Mary in Merrily We Roll Along, Patty in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, and Heidi
in Nine. In “real” life, Jaime is an elementary school music teacher and avid floor hockey player. Hugs and kisses to my amazing
family and friends.
Alexandra Dietrich (Mrs. Anderssen) is a mezzo-soprano from Freeport, ME, now attending the Longy School for her GPD in opera.
She is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine with a Bachelor's in Music Performance. As a soloist, she has sung with the
Portland Symphony Pops, the North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra, the Charlemagne Orchestra of Belgium, the Midcoast Symphony
Orchestra, and the Southern Maine Symphony Orchestra. She has appeared in PORTopera's young artist program twice, most
recently singing Fidalma in Cimarosa's "Il Segreto Matrimonio". In 2008, she traveled to Bruges, Belgium to sing with the Intermezzo
Foundation as both the Dritte Knabe in "Die Zauberfloete", and the 5th Espirit in Massenet's "Cendrillon". Other operatic performances
include the Mother in "Amahl & the Night Visitors", Third Knitter in Barab's "Game of Chance", and Prince Orlofsky in "Die
Fledermaus". She just finished a successful run of "Suor Angelica" as La Zia Principessa, and "Gianni Schicchi" as Zita, where her
performance was "deliciously bitchy" (Portland Phoenix). Past favorite musical theatre roles include Mrs. Johnstone in "Blood
Brothers", Lucy in "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown", and Asaka in "Once on this Island". As a soloist, she has appeared with the
Midcoast Symphony Orchestra singing the alto solos in "Messiah", and with the Granite State Choral Society in Haydn's "Stabat
Mater." In 2009, Ms. Dietrich was awarded both 1st place in the Professional Division of Maine NATS, but also the coveted Lillian
Nordica Award. Ms. Dietrich is currently a voice student of Donna Roll, and formerly of David Goulet.
She is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine with a Bachelor's in Music Performance. As a soloist, she has sung with the
Portland Symphony Pops, the North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra, the Charlemagne Orchestra of Belgium, the Midcoast Symphony
Orchestra, and the Southern Maine Symphony Orchestra. She has appeared in PORTopera's young artist program twice, most
recently singing Fidalma in Cimarosa's "Il Segreto Matrimonio". In 2008, she traveled to Bruges, Belgium to sing with the Intermezzo
Foundation as both the Dritte Knabe in "Die Zauberfloete", and the 5th Espirit in Massenet's "Cendrillon". Other operatic performances
include the Mother in "Amahl & the Night Visitors", Third Knitter in Barab's "Game of Chance", and Prince Orlofsky in "Die
Fledermaus". She just finished a successful run of "Suor Angelica" as La Zia Principessa, and "Gianni Schicchi" as Zita, where her
performance was "deliciously bitchy" (Portland Phoenix). Past favorite musical theatre roles include Mrs. Johnstone in "Blood
Brothers", Lucy in "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown", and Asaka in "Once on this Island". As a soloist, she has appeared with the
Midcoast Symphony Orchestra singing the alto solos in "Messiah", and with the Granite State Choral Society in Haydn's "Stabat
Mater." In 2009, Ms. Dietrich was awarded both 1st place in the Professional Division of Maine NATS, but also the coveted Lillian
Nordica Award. Ms. Dietrich is currently a voice student of Donna Roll, and formerly of David Goulet.
Robert Case (Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm) is originally from North Carolina and has lived in Boston for the past eleven years. He
has worked in theater as an award-winning actor and director of several productions in local, regional, and stock theaters since the
age of seven. He is a state and regional winner in both classical and musical theatre categories in the National Association of
Teachers of Singing Competition. He is also the recipient of a DuPont Research Grant to study original and modern Shakespeare
performances and to develop study methods and performance techniques for middle and high school students. Some of his favorite
past roles include John Wilkes Booth (Assassins), Curly (Oklahoma!), Lil Abner (Lil Abner), Gaston and the Beast (Disney’s Beauty
and the Beast), and Cooley (Anyone Can Whistle). Robert received his Bachelor’s degree in vocal performance from Wingate
University and his Masters degree in Musical Theatre from The Boston Conservatory.
has worked in theater as an award-winning actor and director of several productions in local, regional, and stock theaters since the
age of seven. He is a state and regional winner in both classical and musical theatre categories in the National Association of
Teachers of Singing Competition. He is also the recipient of a DuPont Research Grant to study original and modern Shakespeare
performances and to develop study methods and performance techniques for middle and high school students. Some of his favorite
past roles include John Wilkes Booth (Assassins), Curly (Oklahoma!), Lil Abner (Lil Abner), Gaston and the Beast (Disney’s Beauty
and the Beast), and Cooley (Anyone Can Whistle). Robert received his Bachelor’s degree in vocal performance from Wingate
University and his Masters degree in Musical Theatre from The Boston Conservatory.
Scott Keenan (Mr. Erlanson) is a native of Cape Elizabeth, ME and a graduate of Hillsdale College in Michgan. Besides studying
chemistry and running track at Hillsdale, Scott performed in chamber choir, studied voice under Melissa Osmond, played in rock
bands, and was an active leader of the Nu Upsilon chapter of the Phi Mu Alpha national music fraternity. Scott has starred in many
and directed two musical theater productions, but is excited to be making his first non-Gilbert & Sullivan debut in A Little Night Music
with Metro Stage Company. Scott also sings with the Christ Church Cambridge Evensong Choir and listens to a lot of electronic
music.
chemistry and running track at Hillsdale, Scott performed in chamber choir, studied voice under Melissa Osmond, played in rock
bands, and was an active leader of the Nu Upsilon chapter of the Phi Mu Alpha national music fraternity. Scott has starred in many
and directed two musical theater productions, but is excited to be making his first non-Gilbert & Sullivan debut in A Little Night Music
with Metro Stage Company. Scott also sings with the Christ Church Cambridge Evensong Choir and listens to a lot of electronic
music.
Christopher Teague (Executive Producer), co-founder of Metro Stage Company, has worked in theater, both onstage and backstage, for several years.
Most recently, he appeared in Damn Yankees, Evita and Fiddler on the Roof (Turtle Lane Playhouse) and Jesus Christ Superstar (Indy Productions).
Other acting credits include Big River, Pippin, Camelot, How to Succeed in Business, Cinderella, and Amahl and the Night Visitors. Christopher has
also directed several shows, and he has taught musical theater classes as part of the Exploration Summer Program at Wellesley College. Chris is a
graduate of Connecticut College and Northeastern University School of Law and currently works as an attorney in Boston.
Most recently, he appeared in Damn Yankees, Evita and Fiddler on the Roof (Turtle Lane Playhouse) and Jesus Christ Superstar (Indy Productions).
Other acting credits include Big River, Pippin, Camelot, How to Succeed in Business, Cinderella, and Amahl and the Night Visitors. Christopher has
also directed several shows, and he has taught musical theater classes as part of the Exploration Summer Program at Wellesley College. Chris is a
graduate of Connecticut College and Northeastern University School of Law and currently works as an attorney in Boston.
Robert Case (Artistic Director), co-founder of Metro Stage Company, is originally from North Carolina and has lived in Boston for the past seven years.
He has worked in theater as an award-winning actor and director of several productions in local, regional, and stock theaters since the age of seven.
He is a state and regional winner in both classical and musical theatre categories in the National Association of Teachers of Singing Competition. He
is also the recipient of a DuPont Research Grant to study original and modern Shakespeare performances and to develop study methods and
performance techniques for middle and high school students. Some of his favorite past roles include John Wilkes Booth (Assassins), Curly
(Oklahoma!), Lil Abner (Lil Abner), Gaston and the Beast (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast), and Cooley (Anyone Can Whistle). Robert received his
Bachelor’s degree in vocal performance from Wingate University and his Masters degree in Musical Theatre from The Boston Conservatory.
He has worked in theater as an award-winning actor and director of several productions in local, regional, and stock theaters since the age of seven.
He is a state and regional winner in both classical and musical theatre categories in the National Association of Teachers of Singing Competition. He
is also the recipient of a DuPont Research Grant to study original and modern Shakespeare performances and to develop study methods and
performance techniques for middle and high school students. Some of his favorite past roles include John Wilkes Booth (Assassins), Curly
(Oklahoma!), Lil Abner (Lil Abner), Gaston and the Beast (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast), and Cooley (Anyone Can Whistle). Robert received his
Bachelor’s degree in vocal performance from Wingate University and his Masters degree in Musical Theatre from The Boston Conservatory.
Maryann Zschau ( Director) is delighted to have been awarded the opportunity to direct for Metro Stage. Regional directing credits include Chicago
(ACTS Theatre Company), Forever Plaid, Nunsense, (Masque Theatre), Damn Yankees (Milford Theatre Guild), Godspell, Guys& Dolls and Cabaret
(Littleton High School). She has also directed professional benefits including three Winton Club Cabaret Shows for The Winchester Hospital, her fourth
will be in January of 2011. Prior to tackling that, she will direct a corporate event for Fidelity Investments. A three- time IRNE Award winning Best Actress
recipient for Thoroughly Modern Millie (Mrs. Meers, Reagle Music Theatre), A Little Night Music (Desiree, Lyric Stage Company) and Sunday in the Park
with George (Dot, Lyric Stage Company), Maryann has appeared in the national tour of Nunsense 3 (w/ Georgia Engel), the Boston productions of
Menopause the Musical and Nunsense as well as playing Vera Charles in Reagle Music Theatre’s, Mame (w/ Lee Meriwether). Concert appearances
include Follies w/ Len Cariou (Phyllis) and Songs for a New World w/ Jason Robert Brown (Soloist). Other favorite roles include Urinetown (Ms.
Pennywise), Dirty Blonde (Mae West) and Assassins (Sarah Jane Moore) at Lyric Stage and Sweeney Todd (Mrs. Lovett) Gypsy (Mama Rose) and Nine
(Luisa) at Publick Theatre. Maryann is a Boston College graduate, and works as an arts marketing consultant and a private acting coach.
(ACTS Theatre Company), Forever Plaid, Nunsense, (Masque Theatre), Damn Yankees (Milford Theatre Guild), Godspell, Guys& Dolls and Cabaret
(Littleton High School). She has also directed professional benefits including three Winton Club Cabaret Shows for The Winchester Hospital, her fourth
will be in January of 2011. Prior to tackling that, she will direct a corporate event for Fidelity Investments. A three- time IRNE Award winning Best Actress
recipient for Thoroughly Modern Millie (Mrs. Meers, Reagle Music Theatre), A Little Night Music (Desiree, Lyric Stage Company) and Sunday in the Park
with George (Dot, Lyric Stage Company), Maryann has appeared in the national tour of Nunsense 3 (w/ Georgia Engel), the Boston productions of
Menopause the Musical and Nunsense as well as playing Vera Charles in Reagle Music Theatre’s, Mame (w/ Lee Meriwether). Concert appearances
include Follies w/ Len Cariou (Phyllis) and Songs for a New World w/ Jason Robert Brown (Soloist). Other favorite roles include Urinetown (Ms.
Pennywise), Dirty Blonde (Mae West) and Assassins (Sarah Jane Moore) at Lyric Stage and Sweeney Todd (Mrs. Lovett) Gypsy (Mama Rose) and Nine
(Luisa) at Publick Theatre. Maryann is a Boston College graduate, and works as an arts marketing consultant and a private acting coach.
Maria Duaime (Music Director) is thrilled to be working with Metro Stage Company for her fourth show. Previous music directing work includes
Sweeney Todd (IRNE Nomination) and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (MSC), Anything Goes (Winthrop Playmakers), Andrew Lippa’s
The Wild Party, Children of Eden, and Crazy for You (MIT Musical Theatre Guild). Maria has accompanied a number of shows, concerts, and classes.
She also enjoys working on side projects that involve producing and music directing, such as MSC's Party Worth Crashing. Maria has a chemical
engineering degree from MIT and works as a renewable energy consultant. As always, so many thanks to Chris and Rob for all that they do.
Sweeney Todd (IRNE Nomination) and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (MSC), Anything Goes (Winthrop Playmakers), Andrew Lippa’s
The Wild Party, Children of Eden, and Crazy for You (MIT Musical Theatre Guild). Maria has accompanied a number of shows, concerts, and classes.
She also enjoys working on side projects that involve producing and music directing, such as MSC's Party Worth Crashing. Maria has a chemical
engineering degree from MIT and works as a renewable energy consultant. As always, so many thanks to Chris and Rob for all that they do.
Julia DiBernardo (Stage Manager) returns to Metro Stage Company after a year in Ireland where she helped establish and grow the International
Operations hub for her current employer, CSN[Stores.com. Julia previously worked with Metro and the talented cast of 'Company' in 2008 as Stage
Manager. Prior to moving to Boston, Julia attended the University of Connecticut where she was one of the first members (and later President) of the
Dramatic P.A.W.S. organization which showcased the Producing, Acting and Writing talents of the students at UCONN. In her years with PAWS, Julia
produced and directed 'Godspell' and 'Pippin' until she was finally relieved of her Stephen Schwartz kick. Julia is thrilled to be back with Metro and a new
talented cast in ALNM. Special thanks to Chris and Robert for having me back!"
Operations hub for her current employer, CSN[Stores.com. Julia previously worked with Metro and the talented cast of 'Company' in 2008 as Stage
Manager. Prior to moving to Boston, Julia attended the University of Connecticut where she was one of the first members (and later President) of the
Dramatic P.A.W.S. organization which showcased the Producing, Acting and Writing talents of the students at UCONN. In her years with PAWS, Julia
produced and directed 'Godspell' and 'Pippin' until she was finally relieved of her Stephen Schwartz kick. Julia is thrilled to be back with Metro and a new
talented cast in ALNM. Special thanks to Chris and Robert for having me back!"
Rachel Bertone (Choreographer) , a native of Massachusetts, has a variety of creative credits to her name. Theater credits: Kiss me, Kate (Lyric Stage
Company), Funny Girl (Fiddlehead Theatre), Le Cabaret Grimm (Performance Laboratory), Zaneeta in The Music Man, Joseph…, The King and I, Annie,
42nd Street, Singin’ in the Rain, No, No Nanette, Hello, Dolly!, Mame (Reagle Music Theatre). Holding a BFA in Dance from The Boston Conservatory,
she has performed with The Boston Ballet, Prometheus Dance, Ballet Rox, Windhover Dance Company and The Yiddish Players (Harvard University).
While she most recently choreographed Seussical Jr. at the Boston Children’s Theatre, she teaches, choreographs, and directs passionately
throughout the Boston area on a regular basis—such projects include It’s Christmas Time, RMT Youth Programs (Reagle Music Theatre), Boston
Ballet’s City Dance Program, Partners HealthCare. You can catch Rachel in action at the Awesome 80s Prom where she is playing the fabulous role of
Missy Martin!
Company), Funny Girl (Fiddlehead Theatre), Le Cabaret Grimm (Performance Laboratory), Zaneeta in The Music Man, Joseph…, The King and I, Annie,
42nd Street, Singin’ in the Rain, No, No Nanette, Hello, Dolly!, Mame (Reagle Music Theatre). Holding a BFA in Dance from The Boston Conservatory,
she has performed with The Boston Ballet, Prometheus Dance, Ballet Rox, Windhover Dance Company and The Yiddish Players (Harvard University).
While she most recently choreographed Seussical Jr. at the Boston Children’s Theatre, she teaches, choreographs, and directs passionately
throughout the Boston area on a regular basis—such projects include It’s Christmas Time, RMT Youth Programs (Reagle Music Theatre), Boston
Ballet’s City Dance Program, Partners HealthCare. You can catch Rachel in action at the Awesome 80s Prom where she is playing the fabulous role of
Missy Martin!
Kamilla Kurmanbekova (Set Designer)
Neil Fortin (Costume Designer) designs and builds costumes for the Hanson Community Theater on the South Shore of Massachusetts. This hobby
has turned into a passion and Neil is in the process of applying to MFA programs across the country for costume design and construction. He has
costumed a 1700's version of Pirates of Penzance, Cyrano de Bergerac, The Robber Bridegroom, several original noir murder mysteries, A Funny Thing
Happened on the Way to the Forum and a variety of other shows. He most recently worked on the Mansfield Music and Arts Society's production of 1776.
Currently Neil is building costumes for Sadie and the Seventh Son, and original Boston thriller. Neil is excited to be working with such a talented artistic
team at Metrostage and looks forward to the challenge. Neil also is an Admissions Counselor at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, with
responsibility for Mid-Atlantic recruitment, Student Leadership programs on campus, and the coordination of the Admissions tour guides and Accepted
Students Days. He also serves as Wentworth's Colleges of the Fenway (COF) liaison, which involves the planning and implementation of the yearly COF
Guidance Counselor Tour and various communication policies and processes. Neil holds a Bachelors degree in History from Providence College.
has turned into a passion and Neil is in the process of applying to MFA programs across the country for costume design and construction. He has
costumed a 1700's version of Pirates of Penzance, Cyrano de Bergerac, The Robber Bridegroom, several original noir murder mysteries, A Funny Thing
Happened on the Way to the Forum and a variety of other shows. He most recently worked on the Mansfield Music and Arts Society's production of 1776.
Currently Neil is building costumes for Sadie and the Seventh Son, and original Boston thriller. Neil is excited to be working with such a talented artistic
team at Metrostage and looks forward to the challenge. Neil also is an Admissions Counselor at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, with
responsibility for Mid-Atlantic recruitment, Student Leadership programs on campus, and the coordination of the Admissions tour guides and Accepted
Students Days. He also serves as Wentworth's Colleges of the Fenway (COF) liaison, which involves the planning and implementation of the yearly COF
Guidance Counselor Tour and various communication policies and processes. Neil holds a Bachelors degree in History from Providence College.
PRODUCTION STAFF
Executive Producer Christopher Teague
Artistic Director Robert Case
Director Maryann Zschau
Music Director Maria Duaime
Choreographer Rachel Bertone
Stage Manager Julia DiBernardo
Set Designer Kamilla Kurmanbekova
Lighting Designer Aaron Sherkow
Costume Designer Neil Fortin
Artistic Director Robert Case
Director Maryann Zschau
Music Director Maria Duaime
Choreographer Rachel Bertone
Stage Manager Julia DiBernardo
Set Designer Kamilla Kurmanbekova
Lighting Designer Aaron Sherkow
Costume Designer Neil Fortin