September - October, 2008 Camelot White Plains Performing Arts Center - White Plains, NY
book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner
music by Frederick Loewe
original production directed and staged by Moss Hart
based upon "the Once And Future King" by T. H. White
produced by Jack W. Batman
directed by Sidney J. Burgoyne
music direction by James Bassi
casting by Michael Cassara Casting
production stage manager/assistant director: B. J. Forman
Camelot ran at the White Plains Performing Arts Center from September 26th through October 5th, 2008.
The White Plains Performing Arts Center is incredibly easy to get to from Manhattan and throughout the tri-state area.
By Train: Metro North’s Harlem Line stops at White Plains. For schedules click here or call 1 (800) METRO-INFO. Get off in White Plains and then take a taxi from the station to the City Center complex (ask the driver to take you to Target). The cab ride from the train station to the theatre should cost about $5.
is thrilled to be returning to the White Plains Performing Arts Center where he played the title role in last season's production of Man of La Mancha. Most recently, Robert performed the role of Salieri in the Shakespeare Theatre of NJ's critically acclaimed production of Amadeus, which earned him a Best Actor in NJ nod from the NJ Star Ledger. Broadway credits include: Jekyll & Hyde (1997 Tony Award Nomination, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards), Javert in Les Miserables (Broadway Debut). Off-Broadway: Jacques Brel ls Alive And Well And Living In Paris, Temporary Help, Enter The Guardsman, And The World Goes 'Round (1991 Outer Critics Circle Award), Gig; The Rothschilds. Tour: Jekyll & Hyde (Chicago's Joseph Jefferson Award), Camelot w/Richard Harris (U.S. and Canada). Regional: Pittsburgh CLO (The Pajama Game, Bells Are Ringing, Guys and Dolls, Funny Girl); The Shakespeare Theatre of DC (Lorenzaccio - 2006 Helen Hayes Award Nomination, Hamlet); The Shakespeare Theatre of NJ (Julius Caesar, Macbeth, Antony & Cleopatra, Carnival); Papermill Playhouse (Guys & Dolls, The Sound of Music, Funny Girl, Oklahoma!, Lend Me A Tenor, 1776, Jesus Christ Superstar); McCarter Theatre (Fiction, The School For Scandal); The Guthrie (Antony & Cleopatra). Television: "Sliders," "Baywatch," "The Guiding Light." Film: Woody Allen's Celebrity and the independent film The Stranger. He is featured on the original cast recordings of Jekyll & Hyde (Atlantic), And The World Goes 'Round (RCA Victor), Jacques Brel Is Alive And Well And Living In Paris (Ghostlight Records), and The New Picasso (Black Forest Productions). www.robertcuccioli.com
is excited to be working on the East Coast again after having spent the last four years in Los Angeles and on tour. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Voice Performance from Florida State University and is a proud member of Actors' Equity. Some other credits include: Camelot (National tour), Paradise Lost Shadows & Wings (World Premiere, LA), The Song of Singapore, The Robber Bridegroom, Annie Get Your Gun, The Spitfire Grill, The Music Man, Pirates of Penzance, and others. Thanks to Josh and Teresa at SCAW, Michael Cassara, and to this amazingly supportive creative team at WPPAC. Also special thanks and love to my family, the Radigerin's, to Walker for that fateful shove, and to my dearest love Andy!
is excited to make his WPPAC debut. Prior to this he was seen as Jeff Barry in Leader of the Pack at the Cape Playhouse, Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar at Maine State Music Theatre, where he also starred as Radames in Aida, Chris in Miss Saigon, and Ethan in The Full Monty. He was seen as Marius in the regional premiere of Les Miserables at the Pioneer theatre, Archibald Craven in The Secret Garden at the Fulton Opera, and the Beast in Beauty and the Beast at both the Pioneer Theatre and The Alabama Shakespeare Festival. New York Credits include the original Broadway cast of Thoroughly Modern Millie, Time and Again at Manhattan Theatre Club, and Tenderloin and Applause at City Center.
is delighted to be returning to the White Plains PAC having appeared earlier this year in Ragtime. Recent credits include Brigadoon at the Fulton Theatre, Les Miserables at Maine State Music Theatre and the upcoming film "Julie & Julia" directed by Nora Ephron. He has appeared Off-Broadway in Finian's Rainbow (Irish Rep), Me & Juliet, Johnny Johnson (York Theatre), Juba (Vineyard) and others. He appeared in South Pacific in Concert at Carnegie Hall. Regionally he has been seen at Pioneer Theatre Co., Casa Manana, Theatre of the Stars (GA), Berkshire Theatre Festival, Ford's Theatre, the Kennedy Center and many others. Television and film credits include "Law & Order," "L&O: SVU," and "Gods and Generals." Proud Equity member. As always, thanks to family and to Jo.
is thrilled to be joining the White Plains Performing Arts Center for this production of Camelot. Recent roles include Laurey in Oklahoma!, Princess Margaret The Student Prince, Marianne in The New Moon, and Amy in Company. She has performed with the Ohio Light Opera and College Light Opera. Originally from Northport, NY, Diana graduated from the Eastman School of Music in 2007 with degrees in Vocal Performance and Music Education. She was a finalist for the 2008 Lotte Lenya Competition for Singers.
has received popular and critical acclaim for his numerous portrayals of Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha, Juan Peron in Evita, and Daddy Warbucks in Annie and its sequel Annie Warbucks. Last year he appeared in the popular national tour of My Fair Lady. Also: On the Twentieth Century, The Secret Garden, Meet John Doe, Kiss Me, Kate, The Pajama Game, Damn Yankees, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Phantom. Regional: Goodspeed Opera House, Paper Mill Playhouse, Westchester Broadway Theatre, Pioneer Theatre, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, Fireside Theatre, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Ron created the principal role of Pierre in the world premiere production of Seymour Barab's opera A Piece of String, and is a proud member of Actors' Equity Association.
is thrilled to be making her debut with WPPAC! Off Broadway, Kerry has performed in Meet Me In St. Louis (Lucille) and A Child's Christmas in Wales at the Irish Repertory Theatre, as well as the New York Theatre Institute's production of A Tale of Cinderella at the Kay Playhouse. She has also performed regionally at the Muny, KC Starlight, and the NYS Theatre Institute. Kerry can be heard on the original cast recording of Bock and Harnick's The Body Beautiful. Kerry would like to thank her great friends and family: Mom, Dad, and Joe. Graduate of Cincinnati Conservatory.
is thrilled to be returning to WPPAC after appearing in How To Succeed in Business.., last year. He is originally from Las Vegas but much prefers living somewhere with all four seasons. Credits include the short-lived Off Broadway flop Idol: the Musical (Duncan), the 1st National tour of the 2003 revival of Wonderful Town (Appopolous), as well as regional credits throughout Las Vegas and Boston. Thanks Mom, Dad, Sara, every teacher ever, and everyone else who knows I should be thanking them but don't have the room in this bio! www.seethecook.com
is thrilled to be returning to the WPPAC after having performed in Ragtime last season. Most recently he was seen as Chingachgook in the world premiere of Glimmerglass (Spirit of Broadway Theater) by Doug Cohen and in the title role of Ghengis Kahn (Salvage Vanguard Theater). Keith spent the better part of the summer singing the music of Rodgers & Hammerstein and Andrew Lloyd Webber on the beautiful islands of Hawaii. Opera credits include The Marriage of Figaro (Count Almaviva); Susannah (Elder McLean); Cosi fan Tutti (Gulglielmo). Solo credits include Mozart's Requiem, Copland's Old American Songs, Duke Ellington's Sacred music concert. (National Jazz Festival). Keithon was also a member of the Grammy-nominated vocal group Conspirare. Love and thanks to my wonderful parents and supportive family.
Theater credits: Chip in Beauty and the Beast (Broadway), Ollie in Howard Katz with Alfred Molina (Roundabout), Edgar Allen Densmore in Gargoyle Garden (NYC Fringe 2008), Ernesto - Liberty The Musical (Algonquin), Louis -The Last Starfighter (NYMF 2007), Matthew - Iowa '08 (Vineyard), Rings, A Space Rock Musical (NY Fringe 2004) and In Tune with the Universe and Ragamuffins (Fildwith Ensemble Theater). Film/TV credits include "Joshua" (Singing Boy), "Anything for You" (Eric), "Naked Brothers Band," "Living in Captivity." Many thanks to Donnalyn Carfi (Harvest Talent) and John Shea (FBI)!
WPPAC debut! National Tours: The Unsinkable Molly Brown (Molly) and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Milly), Regional: Carousel (Carrie Pipperidge), Guys and Dolls (Adelaide), Oliver! (Nancy), Little Women (Meg), Into the Woods (Cinderella), White Christmas (Betty Haynes u/s) and To Kill a Mockingbird (Mayella Ewell). Leah has a Masters Degree in musical theatre from Oklahoma City University. Many thanks to the WPPAC creative team and Michael Cassara Casting for this incredible opportunity. Love to my husband, Stephen. www.leahjennings.com
is thrilled to be making his WPPAC debut. Past credits include Pippin (Pippin), Urinetown (Bobby Strong), A Little Night Music (Henrik), The Who's Tommy (Tommy), Joseph... Dreamcoat (Joseph), and The Scarlet Pimpernel (Percy). A proud New York native, Billy attended The Boston Conservatory and is currently Associate Director for the Staten Island Children's Theater Association. Billy dedicates his performances to the memory of Vincent Girello. "Onwards and upwards Dear Artist" MG
is proud to be making her White Plains Performing Arts Center debut! B.F.A—Acting, Chapman University, MM-Vocal Performance, University of Denver. Regional/NY Credits: Avarice (Faith Reynolds-original cast, Halfway Home Productions), Les Miserables (Head whore/u.s Mdm Thenardier, Merry-Go-Round Playhouse) A Chance to Shine (Disney Entertainment), Groove 66(Disney Entertainment), Chess (Florence), Jacques Brel (Woman 1), The Most Massive Woman Wins (Sabine), Dr. Faustus (Lucifer, Old Man), The Marriage of Figaro (Countess), The Merry Wives of Windsor(Mrs. Ford), Manon (Manon), and La Boheme (Musetta). She has been nominated twice for the prestigious Irene Ryan Award. Love to Mom, Dad, and The Bun.
New York: Juno (IRA Man), Face The Music (Uncle Sam - Cast Recording), Stairway to Paradise (Soldier Soloist) and Applause with New York City Center's Encores! Series; Showboat at Carnegie Hall; Children andArtat the New Amsterdam Theatre. National Tour: Camelot. Regional: Chautauqua Opera, NSMT, Sacramento Music Circus, Blumenthal PAC, Stages St. Louis, Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre and Theatre at the Center. Kevin is a proud member of Actors' Equity and alumnus of Northwestern University. Thanks to the Gang at Nicolosi & Co. and love to Family and Friends. www.kevinvortmann.com
Credits include: Off Broadway, Jean in Blood on the Dining Room Floor with the WPA Theatre, the role of General Kitab in Haroun and the Sea of Stories by Charles Wuorinen at New York City Opera (World Premier); Regionally: Hello, Dolly! (Cornelius), Rags (Saul), UnrulyHorses(Vladimir) and South Pacific (Emile). In Concert: National Symphony Orchestra under Leonard Slatkin, American Symphony Orchestra, New Haven Symphony and Chautauqua Symphony. In November, he will workshop Stephen Schwartz's new work entitled, Seance on a Wet Afternoon, playing the lead role of Bill. www.michaelzegarski.com
casts for theatre, film and television in New York City and is extremely pleased to be working on the third show of the 2008-2009 season with the WPPAC. They serve as the resident casting office for the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF), the White Plains Performing Arts Center, the Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts, the Kitchen Theatre Company, the Great Lakes Theatre Festival and the Idaho Shakespeare Festival in addition to casting many readings, workshops and developmental productions in New York and beyond each year. NYMF credits include over thirty productions since the festival’s inception in 2004 and other recent theatre projects include A Funny Thing Happend On The Way To The Forum (Sondheim Center, starring Richard Kind), End Days (by Deborah Zoe Laufer, starring Amy Aquino and Adam Heller), Perez Hilton Saves The Universe (or at Least the Greater Los Angeles Area) and Green Eyes in FringeNYC. Upcoming: White Noise (Broadway, Fall, 2009), and Love, Incorporated (Mini-Tour and Off-Broadway, Summer, 2009.) Michael is a graduate of Otterbein College and a member of the Casting Society of America. For more information, please visit http://michaelcassara.net