Bat Boy: The Musical
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METRO STAGE COMPANY
CAST
Bat Boy The Musical Music and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe Story and book by Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming Directed by M. Bevin O'Gara Music Direction by John Howrey Choreography by Chris Carcione Fri & Sat, JUNE 3, 4, 10, 11 2011 at 8PM Thurs, JUNE 9, 2011 at 7:30PM & Sun, JUNE 5, 2011 at 2PM Cambridge Family YMCA Theatre Central Square, Cambridge Tickets may be purchased online through our online ticketing center or by calling (617) 524-5013. |
| Based on a story in The Weekly World News, BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL is a musical comedy/horror show about a half boy/half bat creature who is discovered in a cave near Hope Falls, West Virginia. For lack of a better solution, the local sheriff brings Bat Boy to the home of the town veterinarian, Dr. Parker, where he is eventually accepted as a member of the family and taught to act like a "normal" boy by the veterinarian's wife, Meredith, and teenage daughter, Shelley. Bat Boy is happy with his new life, but when he naively tries to fit in with the narrow-minded people of Hope Falls, they turn on him, prodded by the machinations of Dr. Parker, who secretly despises Bat Boy. Shelley and Bat Boy, who have fallen in love, run away together from the ignorant townfolk and have a blissful coupling in the woods, but their happiness is shattered when Meredith arrives and reveals a secret. Soon the entire town arrives and hears the shocking story of Bat Boy's unholy origin. |
Nick Sulfaro (Bat Boy) is making his Metro Stage Co. and Boston debut! Previous credits include: Much Ado
About Nothing (Benedick), The Actor's Nightmare (George Spelvin), Parade (Leo Frank), bare: a pop opera (Peter),
and the world premiere of Paint, a new play (Robert Rauschenberg). Nick holds a BFA in Acting from Emerson
College. Many thanks to friends and family, and of course to ASO.
About Nothing (Benedick), The Actor's Nightmare (George Spelvin), Parade (Leo Frank), bare: a pop opera (Peter),
and the world premiere of Paint, a new play (Robert Rauschenberg). Nick holds a BFA in Acting from Emerson
College. Many thanks to friends and family, and of course to ASO.
PRODUCTION STAFF
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 twelve 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
performance techniques for middle and high school students. Some of his favorite past roles include John Wilkes Booth (Assassins), Count Carl-
Magnus Malcom (A Little Night Music), 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
performance techniques for middle and high school students. Some of his favorite past roles include John Wilkes Booth (Assassins), Count Carl-
Magnus Malcom (A Little Night Music), 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.
Maria Duaime (Producer) is proud to call Metro Stage Company home. She has music directed Sweeney Todd, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling
Bee, A Little Night Music, and Heart and Music for MSC. She has produced numerous shows for the MIT Musical Theatre Guild and is an associate
producer on Kerrigan-Lowdermilk’s album, Our First Mistake. Maria is has a degree in chemical engineering from MIT and works as a renewable
energy consultant. As always, so many thanks to Chris and Rob for all that they do.
Bee, A Little Night Music, and Heart and Music for MSC. She has produced numerous shows for the MIT Musical Theatre Guild and is an associate
producer on Kerrigan-Lowdermilk’s album, Our First Mistake. Maria is has a degree in chemical engineering from MIT and works as a renewable
energy consultant. As always, so many thanks to Chris and Rob for all that they do.
M. Bevin O’Gara (Director) is currently the Associate Producer at the Huntington Theatre Company. Directing credits include, include: 2.5 MINUTE
RIDE (Downstage @ New Rep) IRNE Award nomination Best Solo Performance, THE PAIN AND THE ITCH (Company One) IRNE Award nomination
for Best Director and Best Ensemble, TWO WIVES IN INDIA, GARY (Boston Playwrights Theatre) Elliot Norton nomination for Best Production,
OTHELLO, THE CRUCIBLE (New Rep On Tour), MELANCHOLY PLAY (Holland Productions), TATTOO GIRL, PAINTING YOU, ARTIFACTS
(Williamstown Theatre Workshop) ANTI-KISS (3 Monkey’s Theatrical Productions) PLAY IT AGAIN SAM (Footlight Club) and LA CAGE AUX FOLLIES
(Longwood Players). Other companies include New Repertory Theatre, where she served as Artistic Associate, the Gaiety Theatre of Dublin and the
Actor's Center of Australia. Bevin has a BFA from Boston University in Theatre Studies. Upcoming projects include, MATT AND BEN at the Central
Square Theatre and ANYTHING GOES with the Longwood Players.
RIDE (Downstage @ New Rep) IRNE Award nomination Best Solo Performance, THE PAIN AND THE ITCH (Company One) IRNE Award nomination
for Best Director and Best Ensemble, TWO WIVES IN INDIA, GARY (Boston Playwrights Theatre) Elliot Norton nomination for Best Production,
OTHELLO, THE CRUCIBLE (New Rep On Tour), MELANCHOLY PLAY (Holland Productions), TATTOO GIRL, PAINTING YOU, ARTIFACTS
(Williamstown Theatre Workshop) ANTI-KISS (3 Monkey’s Theatrical Productions) PLAY IT AGAIN SAM (Footlight Club) and LA CAGE AUX FOLLIES
(Longwood Players). Other companies include New Repertory Theatre, where she served as Artistic Associate, the Gaiety Theatre of Dublin and the
Actor's Center of Australia. Bevin has a BFA from Boston University in Theatre Studies. Upcoming projects include, MATT AND BEN at the Central
Square Theatre and ANYTHING GOES with the Longwood Players.
Chris Carcione (Choreographer) is thrilled to be working with Metro Stage for the first time this season. Chris is a teaching artist at Stoneham Theatre,
where he has taught dance workshops in tap, jazz and musical theatre dance. He most recently choreographed Curtains for the Colonial Chorus
Players and Oklahoma! for the young company at Stoneham Theatre. With the young company, he has directed and choreographed numerous shows
including Crazy for You (Director/Choreographer), Les Miserables (Director), Sweeney Todd (Director), West Side Story (Choreographer/Co-Director),
42nd Street (Director/Choreographer) and The Pajama Game (Choreographer). He is the Assistant to the Artistic Director at the Huntington Theatre
Company where his assistant directing credits include Prelude to a Kiss, Becky Shaw, The Miracle at Naples and the upcoming world premiere “Sons
of the Prophet” by Stephen Karam. Selected directing credits include: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Stoneham Theatre), Buried Child (Boston
University Stage Troupe), Witness for the Prosecution (Theatre To Go), The Shape of Things (The Spontaneous Theater Project), and Kate Snodgrass’
“Wasteland” for the Boston Theatre Marathon.
where he has taught dance workshops in tap, jazz and musical theatre dance. He most recently choreographed Curtains for the Colonial Chorus
Players and Oklahoma! for the young company at Stoneham Theatre. With the young company, he has directed and choreographed numerous shows
including Crazy for You (Director/Choreographer), Les Miserables (Director), Sweeney Todd (Director), West Side Story (Choreographer/Co-Director),
42nd Street (Director/Choreographer) and The Pajama Game (Choreographer). He is the Assistant to the Artistic Director at the Huntington Theatre
Company where his assistant directing credits include Prelude to a Kiss, Becky Shaw, The Miracle at Naples and the upcoming world premiere “Sons
of the Prophet” by Stephen Karam. Selected directing credits include: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Stoneham Theatre), Buried Child (Boston
University Stage Troupe), Witness for the Prosecution (Theatre To Go), The Shape of Things (The Spontaneous Theater Project), and Kate Snodgrass’
“Wasteland” for the Boston Theatre Marathon.
John Howrey (Music Director) is making his debut with Metro Stage Company. Credits include Sunfish (Stoneham Theatre), Oklahoma, Footloose,
Les Miserables, 42nd Street, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Once Upon a Mattress (Stoneham Theatre's Young Company), The Rocky Horror Show (Suffolk
University), Pageant, Personals (Naughty Austin Productions), The Rocky Horror Show, The Santaland Diaries, (ZACH Theatre), You're A Good Man,
Charlie Brown (Austin Musical Theatre), Merrily We Roll Along and Passion (Austin Circle of Theaters). John has taught for Stoneham Theatre, Austin
Musical Theatre, Austin School of Music, ZACH Theatre and more. He was the Founding Director of Texas Arts Project with Ginger Morris in Austin. He
studied theatre at The University of Texas at Austin. John is a graphic designer at Philographica in Brookline. His Map of Musical Theatre History can be
found in Strange Maps by Frank Jacobs or at chonny.com.
Les Miserables, 42nd Street, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Once Upon a Mattress (Stoneham Theatre's Young Company), The Rocky Horror Show (Suffolk
University), Pageant, Personals (Naughty Austin Productions), The Rocky Horror Show, The Santaland Diaries, (ZACH Theatre), You're A Good Man,
Charlie Brown (Austin Musical Theatre), Merrily We Roll Along and Passion (Austin Circle of Theaters). John has taught for Stoneham Theatre, Austin
Musical Theatre, Austin School of Music, ZACH Theatre and more. He was the Founding Director of Texas Arts Project with Ginger Morris in Austin. He
studied theatre at The University of Texas at Austin. John is a graphic designer at Philographica in Brookline. His Map of Musical Theatre History can be
found in Strange Maps by Frank Jacobs or at chonny.com.
Vicki Schairer (Assistant Director) is a director and theatre administrator currently working at the Huntington Theatre Company and Commonwealth
Shakespeare Company. Previous directing credits include Aloha, Say the Pretty Girls by Naomi Iizuka, Shakespeare's Measure for Measure and
Runner the Novel the Play by Cassie M. Seinuk, as well as a number of 10-minute plays. She was Assistant Director for Holland Production's
Kid-Simple: A Radio Play in the Flesh and Melancholy Play, and Production Manager for The Mistakes Madeline Made.
Shakespeare Company. Previous directing credits include Aloha, Say the Pretty Girls by Naomi Iizuka, Shakespeare's Measure for Measure and
Runner the Novel the Play by Cassie M. Seinuk, as well as a number of 10-minute plays. She was Assistant Director for Holland Production's
Kid-Simple: A Radio Play in the Flesh and Melancholy Play, and Production Manager for The Mistakes Madeline Made.
Aubin Wise (Meredith Parker) is honored to be making her East coast debut by joining the amazing cast and crew
of Bat Boy. Past production credits include Ragtime, Rent, Aida, Butterflies Are Free, For Colored Girls Who Have
Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf, Rocky Horror Show, Into The Woods, Hair, and Thoroughly Modern
Millie. She is currently working on her BM in vocal performance at Berklee College of Music. Thanks to her Poochum
for being there every step of the way.
of Bat Boy. Past production credits include Ragtime, Rent, Aida, Butterflies Are Free, For Colored Girls Who Have
Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf, Rocky Horror Show, Into The Woods, Hair, and Thoroughly Modern
Millie. She is currently working on her BM in vocal performance at Berklee College of Music. Thanks to her Poochum
for being there every step of the way.
Melody Madarasz (Shelley Parker) is thrilled to be making her Metro Stage Company and Boston debut! Recent
previous credits include A Night with Alan Menken (Gala featured performer), South Pacific (Nelly Forbush), Man of
La Mancha (Antonia), Nine (Offstage Ensemble), and Carousel. She is currently a rising junior at Emerson College,
studying towards a BFA in Musical Theater. She would like to send warm and positive vibes towards all of her
friends, family, and mentors who encouraged and supported her throughout this process. Also, a big thank you to
Metro Stage Company for giving her such a wonderful opportunity and learning experience-what a journey it's been!
previous credits include A Night with Alan Menken (Gala featured performer), South Pacific (Nelly Forbush), Man of
La Mancha (Antonia), Nine (Offstage Ensemble), and Carousel. She is currently a rising junior at Emerson College,
studying towards a BFA in Musical Theater. She would like to send warm and positive vibes towards all of her
friends, family, and mentors who encouraged and supported her throughout this process. Also, a big thank you to
Metro Stage Company for giving her such a wonderful opportunity and learning experience-what a journey it's been!
Michael Ryan Buckley (Sheriff Reynolds) is thrilled to make his Metro Stage Company debut. His most recent
roles include Freddy in My Fair Lady (directed by Caitlin Lowans) and Coach Adams/Stuart in The Sparrow at The
Stoneham Theater. Michael has studied, performed, instructed at ImprovBoston for the past three years, and is a
member of the ImprovBoston Harold troupe 'On Deck.' Michael also teaches Improv Comedy and Character Acting
for The Young Company at Stoneham Theater.
roles include Freddy in My Fair Lady (directed by Caitlin Lowans) and Coach Adams/Stuart in The Sparrow at The
Stoneham Theater. Michael has studied, performed, instructed at ImprovBoston for the past three years, and is a
member of the ImprovBoston Harold troupe 'On Deck.' Michael also teaches Improv Comedy and Character Acting
for The Young Company at Stoneham Theater.
Nathanael Shea (Dr. Thomas Parker) is making his debut with Metro Stage Company. Out of town credits
include I NEVER SANG FOR MY FATHER and YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN with Lost Nation
Theater in Montpelier, Vermont. He's also toured nationally with National Theatre for Arts and Education, as
Ragueneau in CYRANO DE BERGERAC and as the title role in TARTUFFE. Local credits include ASSASSINS
(John Hinckley, Jr.) with Company One, THE MISANTRHOPE (Basque, Dubois) with the New Repertory Theatre,
ROMEO AND JULIET (Friar Lawrence) and MACBETH (Ross) with ShakespeareNow, and AS YOU LIKE IT
(Oliver) with Redfeather Theatre Company in Worcester. He is a graduate of College of the Holy Cross.
include I NEVER SANG FOR MY FATHER and YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN with Lost Nation
Theater in Montpelier, Vermont. He's also toured nationally with National Theatre for Arts and Education, as
Ragueneau in CYRANO DE BERGERAC and as the title role in TARTUFFE. Local credits include ASSASSINS
(John Hinckley, Jr.) with Company One, THE MISANTRHOPE (Basque, Dubois) with the New Repertory Theatre,
ROMEO AND JULIET (Friar Lawrence) and MACBETH (Ross) with ShakespeareNow, and AS YOU LIKE IT
(Oliver) with Redfeather Theatre Company in Worcester. He is a graduate of College of the Holy Cross.
Harry McEnerny (Rick Taylor) hails from a humble town in Vermont,and is a professional EMT in Boston. Harry
aspires to be a full time actor and musician. A graduate of the University of Vermont's film and theatre programs,
Harry has been acting since the age of three, with his first role as Tiny Tim in "A Christmas Carol." Harry loves
hiking, video games, and film, and sees himself as an All American Nerd. His nickname at work is “Happy Harry”
because he sings constantly. Harry is currently taking classes at Improv Asylum, and is so excited to have the
opportunity to work with Metro Stage Company in this production. Harry would like to extend a fond “shout out” to his
friends and family.
aspires to be a full time actor and musician. A graduate of the University of Vermont's film and theatre programs,
Harry has been acting since the age of three, with his first role as Tiny Tim in "A Christmas Carol." Harry loves
hiking, video games, and film, and sees himself as an All American Nerd. His nickname at work is “Happy Harry”
because he sings constantly. Harry is currently taking classes at Improv Asylum, and is so excited to have the
opportunity to work with Metro Stage Company in this production. Harry would like to extend a fond “shout out” to his
friends and family.
Tom Hamlett (Ron Taylor / Pan) is really excited to be making his Boston Regional debut with Bat Boy! He
currently attends The Boston Conservatory as a Musical Theatre major where you may have seen him in Sweeney
Todd (Ensemble/Anthony u/s), The Pride (Oliver), The Altruists (Ronald), and Come Hear the Music Play (A Kander
and Ebb review). He also has performed all over the country with his production of Forever Plaid in which he plaid
Jinx; Much thanks to Bill, The BoCo MT Faculty, family and friends, Chester and Scout, and Aunt Sue.
currently attends The Boston Conservatory as a Musical Theatre major where you may have seen him in Sweeney
Todd (Ensemble/Anthony u/s), The Pride (Oliver), The Altruists (Ronald), and Come Hear the Music Play (A Kander
and Ebb review). He also has performed all over the country with his production of Forever Plaid in which he plaid
Jinx; Much thanks to Bill, The BoCo MT Faculty, family and friends, Chester and Scout, and Aunt Sue.
Sarajane "Sayjay" Mullins (Ruthie Taylor / Bud) is thrilled to be joining Metro Stage Company for the first time.
She last appeared as Rita Meter in Entomo at the Oberon in Cambridge. Regional: Ensemble in Civil War
Christmas (Huntington Theatre Co.), Lucy in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (NextDoor Theater), Sister Mary Leo
in Nunsense (NextDoor Theater) and Sarah in Plain and Fancy (The Round Barn Theatre.) Other favorite roles
include Little Red in Into the Woods, Chava in Fiddler on the Roof, and Rusty in Footloose. Sayjay is a graduate of
Interlochen Arts Academy World Center for the Arts and holds a BFA in Theatre Arts from Boston University. She
interned at the Vineyard Playhouse on Martha’s Vineyard and studied abroad at the London Academy of Music and
Drama (LAMDA.) Sarajane loves her work as a freelance actor/educator throughout the Boston area and recently
started a small business (liveartseducation.com). In her spare time, she is also a licensed real estate agent.
Thanks to Bevin and Chris for giving her this opportunity. Much love to her parents, incredible friends, and Ronny!
She last appeared as Rita Meter in Entomo at the Oberon in Cambridge. Regional: Ensemble in Civil War
Christmas (Huntington Theatre Co.), Lucy in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (NextDoor Theater), Sister Mary Leo
in Nunsense (NextDoor Theater) and Sarah in Plain and Fancy (The Round Barn Theatre.) Other favorite roles
include Little Red in Into the Woods, Chava in Fiddler on the Roof, and Rusty in Footloose. Sayjay is a graduate of
Interlochen Arts Academy World Center for the Arts and holds a BFA in Theatre Arts from Boston University. She
interned at the Vineyard Playhouse on Martha’s Vineyard and studied abroad at the London Academy of Music and
Drama (LAMDA.) Sarajane loves her work as a freelance actor/educator throughout the Boston area and recently
started a small business (liveartseducation.com). In her spare time, she is also a licensed real estate agent.
Thanks to Bevin and Chris for giving her this opportunity. Much love to her parents, incredible friends, and Ronny!
James Tallach (Mrs. Taylor / Lorraine) is delighted to return to Metro Stage in one of his favorite musicals.
Having been with Metro Stage since it's inception (assistant directing Godspell), James has performed in many
productions for the company; Songs for a New World; Assassins; Closer than Ever and directed just as many: A
New Brain; Cabaret and Working, which earned him an IRNE Nomination for Best Director. Other local credits
include (as performer) The Full Monty (Dave, Turtle Lane and The Company Theater), The Scarlett Pimpernel
(Chauvelin, Concord Players), Miss Saigon (The Engineer, Turtle Lane), CLUE ( Wadsworth, The Company
Theater), (as director) Buddy (Turtle Lane), RENT (Turtle Lane), The Wedding Singer ( Alexander Children's Theater
School), The Producers (Turtle Lane, IRNE Nomination Best Director). James is current Director of Operations at
Turtle Lane Playhouse in Newton, and the co-creator of the Young Actors Festival, a showcase of original plays and
songs by local playwrights, where the main focus is on young characters- now in it's third year. Thank you to
everyone involved in Bat Boy - especially the outstanding cast and crew. Hugs to Gary and Wee Sam.
Having been with Metro Stage since it's inception (assistant directing Godspell), James has performed in many
productions for the company; Songs for a New World; Assassins; Closer than Ever and directed just as many: A
New Brain; Cabaret and Working, which earned him an IRNE Nomination for Best Director. Other local credits
include (as performer) The Full Monty (Dave, Turtle Lane and The Company Theater), The Scarlett Pimpernel
(Chauvelin, Concord Players), Miss Saigon (The Engineer, Turtle Lane), CLUE ( Wadsworth, The Company
Theater), (as director) Buddy (Turtle Lane), RENT (Turtle Lane), The Wedding Singer ( Alexander Children's Theater
School), The Producers (Turtle Lane, IRNE Nomination Best Director). James is current Director of Operations at
Turtle Lane Playhouse in Newton, and the co-creator of the Young Actors Festival, a showcase of original plays and
songs by local playwrights, where the main focus is on young characters- now in it's third year. Thank you to
everyone involved in Bat Boy - especially the outstanding cast and crew. Hugs to Gary and Wee Sam.
Rebekah Hardeson (Maggie / Doctor) is thrilled to be working with Metro Stage Company on one of her favorite
shows! She was last spotted onstage as Penelope Pennywise in Urinetown: The Musical at the University of
Evansville in Indiana, where she earned a degree in Theatre Management. She has also music directed The Sound
of Music (Riverside Theatre Works,) Fame! (Boston Children's Theatre,) and Company (University of Evansville.)
She sings with The Copley Cats, a women's a cappella group, and works at Boston University, where she is
pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Arts Administration. She is, as always, grateful to Shara for being her support and
sanity.
shows! She was last spotted onstage as Penelope Pennywise in Urinetown: The Musical at the University of
Evansville in Indiana, where she earned a degree in Theatre Management. She has also music directed The Sound
of Music (Riverside Theatre Works,) Fame! (Boston Children's Theatre,) and Company (University of Evansville.)
She sings with The Copley Cats, a women's a cappella group, and works at Boston University, where she is
pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Arts Administration. She is, as always, grateful to Shara for being her support and
sanity.
Emma Boroson (Daisy) is delighted to be making her Metro Stage debut! As both an actor and music director,
Emma often has trouble choosing her preferred side of the stage. Favorite past performances include Johanna in
Sweeney Todd (Vokes Theatre), Cinderella in Into the Woods (Turtle Lane Playhouse), Anybodys in West Side
Story (Arlington Friends of the Drama), and Ruthie in Bat Boy (Vokes). Favorite music direction credits include
Tick, Tick... Boom! (Tortoise and Finch Productions) The Last Five Years (Tortoise and Finch) and Assassins
(Brown University). Thanks and love to M, D, and A.
Emma often has trouble choosing her preferred side of the stage. Favorite past performances include Johanna in
Sweeney Todd (Vokes Theatre), Cinderella in Into the Woods (Turtle Lane Playhouse), Anybodys in West Side
Story (Arlington Friends of the Drama), and Ruthie in Bat Boy (Vokes). Favorite music direction credits include
Tick, Tick... Boom! (Tortoise and Finch Productions) The Last Five Years (Tortoise and Finch) and Assassins
(Brown University). Thanks and love to M, D, and A.
Anthony Alfaro (Reverend Hightower/Institute Man) is making his his Metro Stage Co. Debut with Bat Boy! He
is currently a sophomore at the Boston Conservatory studying Musical Theatre. There he has performed in several
productions including Bat Boy (Rev. Hightower/ Mrs.Taylor/ Roy) HAIR (Woof) and Rocky Horror Picture Show (Riff
Raff). He would like to thank his family, friends, teachers, and of course this amazing cast and crew. He is a
graduate of LaGuardia Arts H.S.
is currently a sophomore at the Boston Conservatory studying Musical Theatre. There he has performed in several
productions including Bat Boy (Rev. Hightower/ Mrs.Taylor/ Roy) HAIR (Woof) and Rocky Horror Picture Show (Riff
Raff). He would like to thank his family, friends, teachers, and of course this amazing cast and crew. He is a
graduate of LaGuardia Arts H.S.
Carly Kastel (Mrs. Dillon / Clem) is stoked to be making her debut at The Metro Stage Company. Her most recent
performances have been Tonya and Nancy; A Rock Opera at the A.R.T and a staged reading of an original play
called Henry and Vanessa; Unbound. Regional Credits;Othello at Commonwealth Shakespeare Co. She is currently
a Junior at The Boston Conservatory for a B.F.A in Musical Theater. She would like to thank every single person
involved with bat boy (audience too!), her family, and her friends for all the good energy, time, and support-it doesn't
happen without you!
performances have been Tonya and Nancy; A Rock Opera at the A.R.T and a staged reading of an original play
called Henry and Vanessa; Unbound. Regional Credits;Othello at Commonwealth Shakespeare Co. She is currently
a Junior at The Boston Conservatory for a B.F.A in Musical Theater. She would like to thank every single person
involved with bat boy (audience too!), her family, and her friends for all the good energy, time, and support-it doesn't
happen without you!
Gary Ryan (Ned) is a native of Massachusetts, and so has never before spent so much time thinking about cows.
Among his previous Metro Stage appearances are: Frid/Mr. Lindquist in “A Little Night Music,” Peter in “Company,”
and Mr. Bungee in “A New Brain.” Other favorite roles include Carmen in “The Producers,” Seymour in “Little Shop
of Horrors,” and Pippin in “Pippin.” He has thoroughly enjoyed working with this incredibly talented cast. Love to
James and Sam.
Among his previous Metro Stage appearances are: Frid/Mr. Lindquist in “A Little Night Music,” Peter in “Company,”
and Mr. Bungee in “A New Brain.” Other favorite roles include Carmen in “The Producers,” Seymour in “Little Shop
of Horrors,” and Pippin in “Pippin.” He has thoroughly enjoyed working with this incredibly talented cast. Love to
James and Sam.
Julia DiBernardo (Stage Manager)
Catherine Redfield (Assistant Stage Manager)
Sean A. Coté (Scenic Designer) is a Scenic Designer, Actor, Playwright and Puppeteer. Scenic Designs include Country Club (Happy Medium); Bear
Patrol (Vaquero Playground); The Mistakes Madeline Made (Holland Productions); Glengarry Glen Ross (Independent Drama Society); The
Overwhelming, After the Quake (Company One); Pericles: Prince of Tyre, The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek (UMASS- Amherst). Local companies have
performed two of his ten-minute plays; The Neighborhood Watch and Tough Love. This is his first foray into musical theatre, and his first chance to
work with MetroStage (and he couldn't be happier!) Thanks to Bevin for her patience with deadlines, and KTD for being a constant advocate for Boston's
theatre scene.
Patrol (Vaquero Playground); The Mistakes Madeline Made (Holland Productions); Glengarry Glen Ross (Independent Drama Society); The
Overwhelming, After the Quake (Company One); Pericles: Prince of Tyre, The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek (UMASS- Amherst). Local companies have
performed two of his ten-minute plays; The Neighborhood Watch and Tough Love. This is his first foray into musical theatre, and his first chance to
work with MetroStage (and he couldn't be happier!) Thanks to Bevin for her patience with deadlines, and KTD for being a constant advocate for Boston's
theatre scene.
Jen Rock (Lighting Designer) is a Boston based Lighting Designer whose work has been seen throughout Northeast. Recent credits include:
Lostwax Dance Company: Blinking (New York City/ Boston). 2nd Story Theatre: In the Next Room or the Vibrator Play. Kuttner and Kropf’s On An
Average Day. The Gamm Theatre: Mauritius, Much Ado About Nothing, Romeo and Juliet. Perishable Theatre: 1:23, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Anna
Bella Eema. Totem Pole Playhouse: The Complete History of America (abridged), Unnecessary Farce, Ruthless! Stoneham Theatre: The Dinosaur
Musical, Marathon. Connecticut Repertory Theatre: The Skin of Our Teeth, The Arabian Nights. Jen holds an MFA in Lighting Design from the
University of Connecticut. www.jenrockdesign.com
Lostwax Dance Company: Blinking (New York City/ Boston). 2nd Story Theatre: In the Next Room or the Vibrator Play. Kuttner and Kropf’s On An
Average Day. The Gamm Theatre: Mauritius, Much Ado About Nothing, Romeo and Juliet. Perishable Theatre: 1:23, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Anna
Bella Eema. Totem Pole Playhouse: The Complete History of America (abridged), Unnecessary Farce, Ruthless! Stoneham Theatre: The Dinosaur
Musical, Marathon. Connecticut Repertory Theatre: The Skin of Our Teeth, The Arabian Nights. Jen holds an MFA in Lighting Design from the
University of Connecticut. www.jenrockdesign.com
Miranda Kau Giurleo (Costume Designer) is pleased to be working with Metro Stage. Design credits include: NEIGHBORS, GRIMM, THE GOOD
NEGRO, and AFTER THE QUAKE (Company One), PILLOWMAN, THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE (Teatro Zuccone), SAILOR'S WIVES, SAILOR'S
LIVES (U.S.S. Constitution Museum), OUR SON'S WEDDING, PONIES, DEAR LIAR, THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS, THE HEIDI CHRONICLES, CALVIN
BERGER, and THE SECRET OF MME. BONNARD'S BATH (Gloucester Stage Company). Miranda holds a B.A. from Berea College in Kentucky and an
M.F.A. in Costume Design and Technology from Brandeis University where she also works as the Costume Shop Manager.
NEGRO, and AFTER THE QUAKE (Company One), PILLOWMAN, THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE (Teatro Zuccone), SAILOR'S WIVES, SAILOR'S
LIVES (U.S.S. Constitution Museum), OUR SON'S WEDDING, PONIES, DEAR LIAR, THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS, THE HEIDI CHRONICLES, CALVIN
BERGER, and THE SECRET OF MME. BONNARD'S BATH (Gloucester Stage Company). Miranda holds a B.A. from Berea College in Kentucky and an
M.F.A. in Costume Design and Technology from Brandeis University where she also works as the Costume Shop Manager.
Alexandra Herryman (Props Designer) accidentally stumbled into the Boston theatre scene, after having sworn to everyone that this year she was
going to quit theatre. This is her first production with Metro Stage Company, and hopefully not her last! She comes from Chicago, where she spent
years as the full-time production manager for Silk Road Theatre Project, and a part-time-freelance stage manager and prop designer. When not at the
theatre, Alexandra likes to drink coffee and be outside. You can check out more of her projects at www.allieherryman.wordpress.com.
going to quit theatre. This is her first production with Metro Stage Company, and hopefully not her last! She comes from Chicago, where she spent
years as the full-time production manager for Silk Road Theatre Project, and a part-time-freelance stage manager and prop designer. When not at the
theatre, Alexandra likes to drink coffee and be outside. You can check out more of her projects at www.allieherryman.wordpress.com.
Graphic Design by John Howrey
Nicole O'Keefe (Assistant Stage Manager)
Brie Frame (Spotlight Operator)
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Angie Jepson (Fight Choreographer)