WHO'S WHO IN THE CAST & CREW

Saturday Night

A Musical by Stephen Sondheim

BOB CARUSO (Lightening Designer) was Drama Director at West Essex High School for 20 years, and continues as Technical Director there. He has directed and/or designed the lighting for over 60 plays and musicals. For Studio he was assistant director and lighting designer for Hello Dolly, lighting designer for James and the Giant Peach, and Robin Hood and appeared in Don't Drink the Water, Rocky Horror, and Play On!. In the spring, he will be directing The Fantasticks.

DAVID DARROW (Dino) is a Junior at Verona High School and has been cast in such shows as Fame, Pippin, and Jesus Christ Superstar. He is thrilled to be participating in is his first production at the Studio Playhouse and he can be seen in musicals at VHS this year. David would like to thank his parents, and the cast and crew of Saturday Night for making this a great experience.

DOROTHY DOBKOWSKI (Helene/Helen) This is Dorothy's first role at Studio Playhouse. Other shows: The World Goes Round, Company (Amy), Annie (Grace Farrell), Joseph…Dreamcoat (Narrator) and The King and I (Anna). Recordings: "Divine Mercy", "Our Lady of Hope Records". Thanks to all for coming and to a really fun cast, directors and crew!

CLAUDIA EBERLY (Society Lady/Dakota Doran) is thrilled to be back on the Studio stage. Claudia was last seen in Play On!, Rocky Horror and Don't Drink the Water. Be sure to catch Studio's farce In January, Don't Dress for Dinner, because she'll be Assistant Directing. Thank you Linda for the opportunity and most of all, thanks & kisses to my personal Cyrano, Ken. You're amazing - i you!

RICKY FRANCO (Artie) Paper Mill Playhouse: Wuthering Heights (Yg. Hindley, world premiere); New Voices of 2000; New Voices of 2001. Spotlight Th. Co.: Rocket Boys (Buck or Quentin); The Happy Prince (Narrator; also NYC Producer's Club); Thoughts on Death. Others: title character in Pippin; Guys & Dolls (Nathan); Godspell (Judas/John Baptist); BIG (Zoltar/Nick). Full bio on NJTheater.com!

NORM KELLER (Understudy Lieutenant) has acted in many Studio productions like Arsenic and Old Lace, Quillow, Forum (Pseudolus), Company, Li'l Abner, Noises Off, and Around the Horn. Norm has directed Chapter Two, Sunshine Boys, and I Love My Wife. He is glad to be back on the boards after a 2 year hiatus. He's especially glad to be working with this group of talented people. However, Norm's favorite role is playing grandfather to Reed, Joshua, and Alina.

MARK KRIEGER (Gene Gorman) Originally from Florida and now a resident of Bergenfield, Mark has been in the NY/NJ area for 10 years. Some of his credits include Bobby in Company, Various roles in The Laramie Project, and Hystarium in Forum. In the past year Mark has won best actor awards statewide as well as regionally for his work in The Laramie Project. Mark owns and runs a Computer Consulting firm in Dumont, NJ.

MARVIN KRIEGER (Attendant/Mr. Fletcher/Waiter) is new to Studio's stage and has not been on stage for many years. He has directed a couple of vignettes for 12 Miles West's Theatre Cafe. Prior to that he directed High School and Community productions of several plays and musicals, including Barefoot in the Park and Cabaret. He has also choreographed Cabaret and Camelot. Marvin is pastor at First United Methodist Church of Arlington and Director of Hudson County HIV/AIDS Services Council. He wishes to thank Sandy and Don for convincing him to get back to theatre work.

CHRISTOPHER LEIDENFROST (Bobby/Artistic Set Designer) is very excited to be performing in his 2nd show at Studio. He wants to thank his family and friends for their never-ending love and support. He also especially wants to thank Linda, who has been there as so much more than a friend for the last year and a half - you've done so much for me and changed my life in ways that would've been impossible to do on my own; it's been an honor being your actor, set designer, and friend. Congratulations to a fabulous cast who has banded together against all odds - we survived the curse! It's been a pleasure!

MARK LIEBERT (Lieutenant/Technical Set Designer) Mark has been involved with Studio Players for nine years where he has written, directed, designed, built and acted in more than several shows (including: Quillow, Around the Horn, Don't Drink the Water and Hello Dolly). Mark is grateful for the love & support of his empty nest mate Judi and for inspiration he receives from his sons, Josh and Ben, who have flown the coop to take on a bigger world of the theatre.

ELAINE LUBETKIN (Ass't Stage Manger/Understudy Society Lady & Dakota Doran) last appeared in Don't Drink the Water. She is a life member the of the Studio in which she amassed credits in Murder Among Friends, Beau Jest, Cheaters, The Royal Family, Chapter Two, The Sunshine Boys, A Haunting Review, & The Gingerbread Lady. She also appeared with Sly Stallone in her college production of Kafka's The Trial.

CHRISTOPHER MAYER (Ray) is thrilled to be back on the Studio stage. Previous credits include Taming of the Shrew and the Magic Trunk productions of Robin Hood and Schoolhouse Rock, Live. A big thank you to Linda for working with the schedule from heck.

MELISSA MILBANK (Choreographer) is pleased to be doing her first show at the Players. She has won numerous awards for her age-appropriate choreography for dancers over 40. Thanks to Linda for the chance once again.

JANINE MISCIA (Mildred/Female Vocalist) made her Studio debut as the Candymaker in Quillow and has over 35 productions to her credit. A Dec. 2002 graduate of The College of NJ, where she performed in three choral ensembles, Mixed Signals (improv troupe) and served as Pres. of Opera Theatre of TCNJ, Janine loves her role in "real life" as a Math teacher at Cedar Grove HS.

NATALIE NACHIMSON (Florence) Most recently seen as Catherine in Pippin. Also, Miss Adelaide in Guys & Dolls; Maria in The Sound of Music; Baker's Wife in Into the Woods, Jr.; Mindy, the secretary in How to Succeed; ensemble member in BIG. NJPAC Summer Youth Performance Workshop (2001). North Jersey Region I Chorus (2003).

GARY OBERNDORF (Male Vocalist/Clune) is very happy to be working with the Studio Players for the very first time. Gary is a veteran of many shows including: Godspell, Company, I Love My Wife, They're Playing Our Song, 1776, Jacques Brel, Girl Crazy, and the Carol King musical, Really Rosie, which also included his daughter in the cast. Gary is the father of two fantastic children and works as a territory manager when he isn't singing.

MARK PETERSON (Society Man/Mr. Fisher) Credits include How To Succeed, Hello Dolly!, Meet Me In St. Louis, Man of La Mancha, Annie Warbucks, Musicals In Concert - A Benefit, Children of Eden, Annie, Mame, Working, Revue In The Limelight, and a cabaret fundraiser for The Nutley Little Theater. Mark also appeared in a cabaret showcase at Don't Tell Mama in New York City.

BOB SALZER (Stage Manager) This is Bob's third attempt at stage managing. His first try was as assistant stage manager for Cat's Cradle. His next effort was as co-stage manager for Hello Dolly. This is the first time Bob has worked with Linda and it certainly has been an exciting experience. Bob would like to thank his wife, Joan, for her patience in putting up with a preoccupied husband for the last twelve weeks.

KEVIN SEAVER (Hank) attends the American Musical & Dramatic Academy in NYC and has appeared in dozens of musicals in the last 20 years. Most recently he appeared at OLT in Honk as Drake. In addition, he has played Alfred/Sam in Romance, Romance, Judas in Godspell, Curly in Oklahoma, Danny in Baby, Joseph in Joseph…, and Kodaly in She Loves Me. He is happy to be working with old friends again.

DON SHEFFRIN (Pinhead/Eugene Gorman) has been a Studio member since 1976 where he has directed and appeared in numerous plays & musicals while winning the AVY Award for staging A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine. He's also a member of 12 Miles West having performed in several Theater Cafes. Don teaches English as a 2nd Language to adults & children in Essex County.

JUDY STANTON (Musical Director) is back again, broken hand and all, to work with this really fun cast in Saturday Night. Recent credits as Musical Director include Hello Dolly and You're A Good Man Charlie Brown at the Montclair Studio Players, and Once Upon A Mattress and Godspell at Montclair High School. Judy will be the Music Director for Studio's spring musical The Fantasticks. She also played for Rocky Horror and Quillow at Studio Players. She currently works as a consultant and resides in Montclair with her children, Clare and Alex.

BIANCA SUTLOVICH (Celeste) After taking a 4-year hiatus from the stage and much urging from her husband, Michael, Bianca is slowly getting back into the swing of things. Having appeared at several theatres in NJ, her most recent roles at Studio were Olive Madison in Female Odd Couple and Stephanie Necrophorus in Nine. She prefers playing vivacious, wisecracking, wicked characters, and is looking forward to being in the limelight once again by continuing to audition for upcoming shows and commercials.

COREY WHELIHAN (Ted) is pleased to be making his debut with Studio Players. He also appeared at 12 Miles West as young George Bailey in It's A Wonderful Life. In Maplewood's What Exit? Theatre he played the role of Alfred in Miracle on 34th Street last Christmas. He's an active member of Montclair High Schools School of Visual and Performing Arts.

LINDA WIELKOTZ (Director) is pleased to be directing at the Playhouse for a second time (the first in '92 when directing the Magic Trunk Christmas Show, No Toys For Sale). Linda has done all aspects of theatre for 30 years. Other directing credits are Honk, Zombie Prom, Steppin Out, Romance, Romance, and She Loves Me to name a few.

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