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Midsummer Nights Dream : South Stage and Theatre Ink are proud to claim one of the longest running Shakespeare performance programs for high school students in the United States. The Cast of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM OBERON: Simon Wolfe TITANIA: Sophie Scharlin Pettee THESEUS:Gordon Vladimirov HIPPOLYTA: Liza Sockwell EGEUS: Hannah Nahar HERMIA: Rebecca Williams HELENA: Mackenzie Dress LYSANDER: Peter Diamond DEMETRIUS: Hiroki Shibuya PUCK: Sophie Cash PHIL O STRATE: Nadav Furgang, Peter Belsley, Cameron Walsh. The Players: NICOLA BOTTOM: Hayley Goldstein PATRICIA QUINCE: Nika Varphovsky FRANCINE FLUTE: Emily Clott ROBINE STARVELING: Ellen Batutis SARA SNUG: Liza Bialik TINA SNOUT: Alison Forman-Katz Theseus Noblemen: Terry Altherr Ilias Varnvakas Henry McEwen Danny Ruttenberg Titania’s Faeries: THE FAIRY: Jane Maunsell PEASBLOSSOM: Emily Ho COBWEB: Nellie Rogers MOTH: Francis Bernstein MUSTARDSEED: Susannah Thal-Nir Oberon’s Faeries/Hippolyta’s Ladies in Waiting: Naomi Forman-Katz Tara Parker-Cabache Lauren Forrow

Midsummer Nights Dream

South Stage and Theatre Ink are proud to claim one of the longest runn ...

Updated: May 18, 2013 5:53am PST

SponGen 2013 : From the moment when the first bacterium crawled onto the felsic shore and called itself man, Mother Earth has called on one troupe to be the guiding light for the despairing mass: SPONTANEOUS GENERATION! Back with four more action packet shows, combining both short form and long form improvisation into one unique and hilarious thrill ride that will have you sneezing with laughter from start to finish. Relying on both audience participation and the cunning of the actors, Spon Gen is one show you will not want to miss. Wake the kids! Call the neighbors! Summon the spirits! SPON GEN IS BACK! Alex Marzilli Daniel Ruttenberg Elena Rodriguez Jack Reibstein Jelani Asim Jen Gately Kelsey Fox Natalie Tereschenko Nick Rodriguez Sam Raby Pianist: Gabe Montague

SponGen 2013

From the moment when the first bacterium crawled onto the felsic shore ...

Updated: Apr 21, 2013 10:35am PST

How To Succeed in Business : How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser Book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert Power, sex, ambition, greed... it's just another day at the office. From the authors of GUYS AND DOLLS comes one of the most delightfully irreverent musicals of all time. A satire of big business and all it holds sacred, HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING follows the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch, who uses a little handbook called "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying" to climb the corporate ladder from lowly window washer to high-powered executive, tackling such familiar but potent dangers as the aggressively compliant "company man," the office party, backstabbing co-workers, caffeine addiction and, of course, true love. J. Pierrepont Finch-Ezra Dulit-Greenberg Rosemary Pilkington-Juliet Roll J.B.Biggley-Steven Kelly Hedy LaRue-Katie Wu Bud Frump-Peter Diamond Smitty-Anna Nemetz Mr. Bratt-Will Champion Miss Jones-Aiden O’Neal Mr. Twimble-Chris D’Agostino Mr. Gatch-Kyle Hartmann Miss Krumholtz-Katie Cohen Wally Womper-Jonathan Gomolka Executives: Ethan Smith(Jenkins) Aaron Schwartz (Toynbee) Nick Hansell(Johnson) Alex Weylman(TV Announcer) Alex Shames(Ovington) Jackson Bunis(Diamondson) Bob Waters(Matthews) Billy Cohen (Davis) Harry Watson (Peterson) Jonny Cohen (Policeman) Danny Thibeault (Tackaberry) Secretaries: Julielle Kahn Amanda Kuo Maddy Waters Robin Donohoe Camille Evans Sonia Joffe Jen Gately Ellen Batutis Elise Hausman Claire McEwen Isabel Rivero Leah Moskowitz Ella Laniado Sophie Pels Emily Eldridge-Ingram Tara Cabache Caroline Kaler Sasha MacDonald Gaby Morales Indigo Asim

How To Succeed in Business

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Music and Lyrics by ...

Updated: Mar 18, 2013 8:22pm PST

Translations : by Brian Friel Directed by Tim Finnegan How important is language? The ability to communicate effectively with those you love, as well as to strangers? We probably take it for granted, but for some, the ability to speak the language we know and love is not always an option. Brian Friel’s drama Translations strikes the heart of this concern head on as he looks back on 1833 Ireland and the decisions they were asked, and forced, to make under British Imperial rule. His characters are as real as they are timeless, and their stories of struggling to survive in an oppressed state teach the true power, and price, of resistance. Manus: Nico Krauss Maire: Natalie Tereshchenko Lieutenant Yolland: Simon Wolfe Owen: Nadav Konforty Hugh: Dan Minahan Jimmy Jack: Dan Ruttenberg Bridget: Ashley Campbell Doalty: Emily Clott Sarah: Nellie Rogers Captain Lancey: Hiroki Shibuya

Translations

by Brian Friel Directed by Tim Finnegan How important is language? T ...

Updated: Feb 10, 2013 3:53pm PST

Cabaret Troupe 2012- Reasons to Run : Cabaret Troupe is a group of dedicated performers who tell stories through the unique medium of contemporary musical theatre. This year, we look forward to showcasing a balance of comedic and dramatic numbers, as well as fostering vibrant acting performances through song. Directed by Juliet Roll and Peter Diamond Cast list: Aiden O'Neal Anna Nemetz Chris D'Agostino Danny Thibeault Elise Hausman Eliza Burr Ethan Smith Ezra Dulit-Greenburg Isabel Rivero Jonathan Gomolka Joyani Ghosh Juliet Roll Kate Berger Lexi Dissanayake Maddy Waters Madeline Murphy Nora Elghazzawi Peter Diamond Rowan Morrissey Sam McCall Will Champion

Cabaret Troupe 2012- Reasons to Run

Cabaret Troupe is a group of dedicated performers who tell stories thr ...

Updated: Jan 20, 2013 9:56pm PST

Coastal Disturbances : by Tina Howe Directed by Nick Rodriguez and Jack Reibstein Set on a private beach in Massachusetts, Coastal Disturbances explores love in its many different forms. With several different relationships that include a budding romance, a well-tested marriage, and a mother and her seemingly uncontrollable son, Coastal Disturbances provides pure comedic entertainment as emotions run wild along the shore. While being incredibly funny, the show also sends an endearing and profound message of how true love reigns supreme with proper sacrifice and dedication. Holly - Deedee Elbieh Leo - Ezra Dulit-Greenberg Faith - Emma Hanselman Ariel - Bethany Lehman Andre - Jonathan Kim Hammy - Will Champion MJ - Aiden O’Neal Winston - Isaac Landman Miranda - Ellie Strayer

Coastal Disturbances

by Tina Howe Directed by Nick Rodriguez and Jack Reibstein Set on ...

Updated: Dec 08, 2012 9:08pm PST

Rumors : by Neil Simon Directed by Dan Fabrizio November 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 2012, in the Performing Arts Center Rumors depicts one uproarious night in the lives of four wealthy couples where everything that can go wrong, does. With their hostess missing and their host mysteriously injured, the party guests must do their best to avoid any rumors spreading that could jeopardize their snooty status. Full of sharp wit and hilarious physical comedy, Rumors pokes fun at today’s upper crust with a nod towards the classic farce. Ken Gorman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steven Kelly Chris Gorman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anna Nemetz Lenny Ganz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sam Raby Claire Ganz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eliza Burr Ernie Cusack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jake Ezzell Cookie Cusack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelsey Fox Glenn Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nico Krauss Cassie Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mackenzie Dreese Officer Welch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alex Shames Officer Pudney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ellen Batutis

Rumors

by Neil Simon Directed by Dan Fabrizio November 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 2012, ...

Updated: Nov 09, 2012 9:31pm PST

Pippin : The musical Pippin tells the hilariously crazy, darkly surreal, but ultimately uplifting story of Pippin's journey through a Wonderland-based alternate reality to find purpose and complete fulfillment in his life. Join us for a night of spectacular magic, catchy Stephen Schwartz tunes, and Fosse-inspired dances; challenge with us unsettlingly relatable portrayals of mindless war, sex, and political corruption; and, just maybe, believe again in love. Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Roger O. Hirson Directed by Pamela Chen and Sonya Maria Douglas Musical Director: Melissa Weikart Choreographer: Maddie Cetlin Cast List Leading Player : Jon Paul Roby Pippin : Chris D'Agostino Catherine : Mia Bracciale Theo : Ella Laniado Charles : Ezra Dulit-Greenberg Fastrada : Emily Paley Berthe : Alyssa Steffen Lewis : Billy Cohen Players : Lucy Aiken Will Champion Camille Evans Jonathan Gomolka Nick Hansel Aiden O'Neil Isabel Rivero Juliet Roll Maddy Waters Raphaël Weikart

Pippin

The musical Pippin tells the hilariously crazy, darkly surreal, but ul ...

Updated: May 28, 2012 12:12pm PST

Twelfth Night : by William Shakespeare Directed by Meghan Kenney Cast List Viola : Jane Mansell Sebastian : Peter Diamond Olivia : Jessica Dagg Maria : Haley Goldstein Feste : Max Cooper Orsino : Ekin Dedeoglu Malvolio : Andrew Hardigg Sir Andrew Aguecheek : Connor Pierce-Gupta Sir Toby Belch : Daniel Minahan Fabian : Jelani Asim Valentine : Marianne Engelke Curio : Jason Lob Antonio : Ian Lund Sea Captain : David Cohen Priest : Susannah Thal-Nir Attendants : Tara Cabache Courtney Foster Ramya Ramadureli Sailors/Officers : Terry Altherr Emma Spector (South) Nadav Furgang Musicians : Mackenzie Dreese Emma Sander Molly Dalzell Frances Cooke

Twelfth Night

by William Shakespeare Directed by Meghan Kenney Cast List Viola : ...

Updated: May 12, 2012 9:11am PST

Spontaneous Generation 2012 : Newton North High School's Improv troupe takes your suggestions and creates comedy before your eyes! Directed by Nicole Bunis and Sam Raby Cast List Charlie Beers Liv Berlin Nicole Bunis Kelsey Fox Alex Marzilli Sam Raby Jack Reibstein Elena Rodriguez Nick Rodriguez Daniel Ruttenberg Graham Techler Pianist: Gabe Montague

Spontaneous Generation 2012

Newton North High School's Improv troupe takes your suggestions and cr ...

Updated: Apr 02, 2012 7:26pm PST

Legally Blonde, The Musical : Directed and Choreographed by Larry Sousa Musical Directions by Rachael Ziering Technical Direction by Michael Barrington-Haber Set Design by Aaron Siegel Light Design by Phoebe Arteaga Sound Design by Amalia Sweet Costume Design by Ruth Talvacchia Produced by Adam Brown Elle Woods-Emily Paley, Margot-Juliet Roll, Serena-Ilana Ruben, Pilar-Sasha MacDonald, Emmett-Chris D'Asostino, Paulette-Anna Nemetz, Callahan-Graham Techler, Warner-Raphael Weikart, Vivienne-Aiden O'Neal, Brooke-Maddie Cetlin, Enid-Maddy Waters, Kate-Pamela Chen, Leilani-Ella Laniado, Girl-Hakule Holmberg, Gaelen-Ellie Abbot, Courtney-Emily Clott, Store Mnager-Tatum Abbott, Elle's Dad-Will Champion, Elle's Mom-Katie Wu, Grandmaster Chad-Billy Cohen, Brandmaster Tad-Jonny Cohen, Winthrop-Sonya Maria Douglas, Lowell-Bob Waters, Pforzheimer-Harry Watson, Jet Blue Pilot-Will Champion, Aaron-Ezra Dulit-Greenberg, Padamadan-Peter Diamond, Whitney-Mia Bracciale, Harvard Student-Emily Eldridge-Ingram, Dewey-Harry Watson, Perfume Girl-Katie Cohen, Kyle-Kyle Hartmann, Kiki the Colorist-Jon Paul Roby, Bookish Client-Michaela Berla-Shulock, Cashier-Julia Techler, Dana-Alyssa Steffen, TV Reporter-Emily Eldridge-Ingram, DA Joyce RIley-Mackenzie Dreese, Judge-Sonya Maria Douglas, Bailiff-Bob Waters, Nikos-Jonathan Gomolka, Carlos-Pon Paul Roby, Chutney-Madeline Murphy, Court Stenographer-NOra Elghazzawi, Delta Nus-Ellie Abbott/Pamela Chen/Hakule Holmber/Ella Laniado/Leah Moskowitz/Madeline Murphy/Nellie Rogers/Alyssa Steffen/Julia Techler, Ensemble-Michaela Berla-Shulock/Mia Bracciale/Maddke Cetlin/Will Chamion/Emily Clott/Billy Cohen/Jonny Cohen/Katie Cohen/Peter DIamond/Sonya Maria Douglas/Mackenzie Dreese/Ezra Dulit-Greenberg/Emily Eldridge-Ingram/Nora Elghazzawi/Aija Freeman/Jonathan Gomolka/Kyle Hartmann/Rebecca Jerez/Alyssa Kaplan/Kira Liu/Molly Mamon/Jon Paul Roby/Zane Roth/Alex Shames/Bob Waters/Harry Watson/Sophia White/Katie Wu, Bruiser-Hercules, Rufus-Teddy Book by Heather Hach, Music and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin March 15th, 16th, 17th at 7:30PM, March 18th at 2:00PM in the Performing Arts Center Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture. Sorority star Elle Woods doesn't take "no" for an answer. So when her boyfriend dumps her for someone "serious," Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style. Based on the movie starring Reese Witherspoon.

Legally Blonde, The Musical

Directed and Choreographed by Larry Sousa Musical Directions by Racha ...

Updated: Mar 21, 2012 3:30pm PST

Big Love : By Charles Mee Directed by Katherine Norris and Caleb Bromberg In a radical reenvisioning of the greek classic "The Danaides" by Aeschylus, Charles Mee forces us to reconsider our definitions of love, gender, an happiness. 50 brides-to-be escape their arranged marriages in Greece and seek refuge in a villa on the coast of Italy. They are tracked down by their husbands, and are forced to wage a pseudo-war of the sexes to preserve their own integrity and happiness. In this conflict between tradition and progression, honor and freedom, the characters struggle to make their voices heard on what it means to be a man or a woman. Cast List Lydia : Emma Hanselman Thyona: Natalie Tereshchenko Olympia: Bethany Lehman Bella : Kelsey Fox Eleanor: Lucy Aiken Nikos: Simon Wolfe Constantine: Sam Bell-Gurwitz Oed : Jonathan Kim Piero/Leo: Ian Lund Giuliano: Sam Raby

Big Love

By Charles Mee Directed by Katherine Norris and Caleb Bromberg In a ...

Updated: Feb 04, 2012 2:15pm PST

Cabaret Troupe - Crazytown : Directed by Anna Nemetz, Emily Paley, and Jon Paul Roby Cast List Kate Berger Mia Bracciale Eliza Burr Chris D’Agostino Peter Diamond Lexi Dissanayake Ezra Dulit-Greenberg Jonathan Gomolka Sasha MacDonald Madeline Murphy Jane Naugler Anna Nemetz Aiden O’Neal Emily Paley Jon Paul Roby Juliet Roll Julia Techler Danny Thibeault Raphael Weikart

Cabaret Troupe - Crazytown

Directed by Anna Nemetz, Emily Paley, and Jon Paul Roby Cast List ...

Updated: Feb 04, 2012 2:32pm PST

Freshman Cabaret 2011 : Freshman Cabaret is an all-inclusive, no-cut show that gives the freshmen coming into NNHS an introduction to TheatreInk. Through songs, scenes, sketches, and dances, Freshman Cabaret will showcase the talents of the incoming freshmen. They will be introduced to a whole new group of people and be able to show off their talents on the NNHS stage. Freshman Cabaret is an exciting and memorable way for the freshmen to start off their high school and TheatreInk experience.

Freshman Cabaret 2011

Freshman Cabaret is an all-inclusive, no-cut show that gives the fresh ...

Updated: Dec 19, 2011 3:46am PST

Cripple of Inishmaan : Set on a remote island off the west coast of Ireland in 1934, The Cripple of Inishmaan is a strange comic tale in the great tradition of Irish storytelling. As word arrives on Inishmaan that the Hollywood director Robert Flaherty is coming to the neighboring island of Inishmore to film Man of Aran, the one person who wants to be in the film more than anybody is young Cripple Billy, if only to break away from the bitter tedium of his daily life. Filled with the dark, wry wit and human tragedy signature of playwright Martin McDonagh ( The Pillowman, The Lieutenant of Inishmore), The Cripple of Inishmaan both questions and gives tribute to the tradition of Irish storytelling. Cast List Kate : Nicole Bunis Eileen : Emma Weisberg Johnnypateenmike : Ezra Dulit-Greenberg Cripple Billy : Will Champion Bartley : Jack Reibstein Helen : Eliza Burr Babbybobby : Nick Rodriguez Doctor McSharry : Peter Diamond Mammy : Lior Percher

Cripple of Inishmaan

Set on a remote island off the west coast of Ireland in 1934, The Crip ...

Updated: Dec 11, 2011 4:01pm PST

Tartuffe : The story takes place in the home of the wealthy Orgon, where Tartuffe—a fraud and a pious imposter—has insinuated himself. He succeeds magnifi-cently in winning the respect and devotion of the head of the house and then tries to marry his daughter and seduce his wife and scrounge the deed to the property. He nearly gets away with it, but an emissary from King Louis XIV arrives in time to recover the property, free Monsieur Orgon and haul Tartuffe off to jail. And so his duplicity is finally exposed and punished. But not before the author has mercilessly examined the evil that men can commit in the guise of religious fervor and the dangers that imperil those who would believe only what they choose to believe despite a mountain of evidence to the contrary. Cast List Madame Pernelle : Indigo Asim Damis : Jelani Asim Tartuffe : Sam Bell-Gurwitz Orgon : Caleb Bromberg Elmire : Emily Clott Flipote/Officer : Mackenzie Dreese Mariane : Hannah Gallogly Cleante : Kyle Hartmann Valere : Steven Kelly Dorine : Nellie Rogers M. Loyal/Laurent : Bob Waters

Tartuffe

The story takes place in the home of the wealthy Orgon, where Tartuffe ...

Updated: Nov 08, 2011 3:36am PST

2011 Playwrights' Festival : Newton North's teaching and working theatre program. For more information about Theatre Ink, contact: Adam Brown Director of Theatre Ink (617) 559-6306 Adam_Brown@Newton.k12.ma.us

2011 Playwrights' Festival

Newton North's teaching and working theatre program. For more informat ...

Updated: Jul 17, 2011 9:34pm PST

2011 Nitrous Oxide : Newton North's teaching and working theatre program. For more information about Theatre Ink, contact: Adam Brown Director of Theatre Ink (617) 559-6306 Adam_Brown@Newton.k12.ma.us

2011 Nitrous Oxide

Newton North's teaching and working theatre program. For more informat ...

Updated: Sep 12, 2011 4:23am PST

Curtains : Based on the original book and concept by Peter Stone, the musical is a send-up of backstage murder mystery plots, set in 1959 Boston, Massachusetts and follows the fallout when the supremely untalented star of Robbin' Hood of the Old West is murdered during her opening night curtain call. It is up to a police detective who moonlights as a musical theater fan to save the show, solve the case, and maybe even find love before the show reopens, without getting killed himself.

Curtains

Based on the original book and concept by Peter Stone, the musical is ...

Updated: Nov 08, 2011 7:07pm PST

Under Milkwood : Under Milk Wood is a 1954 radio drama by Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, adapted later as a stage play. A movie version, Under Milk Wood directed by Andrew Sinclair, was released during 1972. An omniscient narrator invites the audience to listen to the dreams and innermost thoughts of the inhabitants of an imaginary small Welsh village, Llareggub (which is bugger all spelt backwards). They include Mrs Ogmore-Pritchard, relentlessly nagging her two dead husbands; Captain Cat, reliving his seafaring times; the two Mrs Dai Breads; Organ Morgan, obsessed with his music; and Polly Garter, pining for her dead lover. Later, the town awakens and, aware now of how their feelings affect whatever they do, we watch them go about their daily business.

Under Milkwood

Under Milk Wood is a 1954 radio drama by Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, adap ...

Updated: Sep 12, 2011 7:43pm PST

Hamlet : Newton North's teaching and working theatre program. For more information about Theatre Ink, contact: Adam Brown Director of Theatre Ink (617) 559-6306 Adam_Brown@Newton.k12.ma.us

Hamlet

Newton North's teaching and working theatre program. For more informat ...

Updated: Sep 12, 2011 6:57pm PST

Sunday in the Park with George : Sunday in the Park with George is a 1984 musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. The musical was inspired by the painting "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" by Georges Seurat. A complex work revolving around a fictionalized Seurat immersed in single-minded concentration while painting his masterpiece and the people in that picture.

Sunday in the Park with George

Sunday in the Park with George is a 1984 musical with music and lyrics ...

Updated: Mar 21, 2013 3:20pm PST

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