Congratulations to the cast and crew of Walt Whitman High School’s Spring musical production of The Wizard of Oz! Our students worked tirelessly to prepare for this wonderful show and their efforts made for an incredible weekend of performances. We are beyond proud of these talented students for bringing this classical story to life on Whitman’s stage. We appreciate everyone who made this production possible and wish to thank members of our community for supporting the Fine and Performing Arts in South Huntington!
Director/Choreographer/Costumer ................ Dr. Susan Turner Radin
Musical Director ......................................... Mr. Matthew Hoffman
Vocal Prep .............................................. Miss Alana Pinard-Brace
Dance Captains .............................. Harley Guarisco, Madeline Franz
Costume Assistants ..................... Morgan Franz, Chris Portillo Gomez
Lighting Designer ............................................... Mr. Sam Kessler
Lighting Assistant ................................................. Aurelia Turano
Set Construction ......................... Brian Barteld of Barteld Productions
Sound Design and Tech .......... Chris "Doc" Mariano of SOE Productions
Sound Assistant ..................................................... Jeremy Canales
Tornado Videography .................................. Dean Louca, Ryan Hill
Lamplighter Advisor/ Set & Prop Decor ............... Mr. David Rickmers
Stage Manager ................................................... Victoria Pascrell
Asst. Stage Managers ......................... Nicholas Aramburu, Alina Villarreal
Business Manager ....................................... Dr. Susan Turner Radin
Backstage Crew: ............................ Nathalie Alvarez, Olivia Barrett, Giuls Bausano, Sydney Brengel, Morgan Franz, Ava Hedstrom, Brendan Joyce, Ava Tulipano, Alina Villarreal
Lighting Crew: ...................... Angelee Cordova, Brian Portillo Melgar
Makeup and Hair Design: ............. .Lily Brown, Delmy Garcia, Alexandra Lynde, Mayleen Pillco, Liana Chetty, Marin Mcdonnell, Alexandra Sales
Set Design: Alina Villarreal, Anglee Cordova, Julia Crapanzano, Aryaa Shah, Aurelia Turano, Ava Headstrom, Ava TuJipano, Emily Voorhest, Emma Kurtzberg, Frankie Monez, Giuls Bausano, Julia Dean, Julia Denis, Kiera Adams, Maram Malik, Noah Turano, Sofia Filler, Sydney Brengel, Victoria Pascrell, Wafa Awan
Lollipop creators: Chelsea Artz, Eva Blaney, Amelia Calvin, Kimberly Campos, Isabella Franco, Andrea Ulloa Guiza, Paige Hiller, Sage Lopalo, Giovanni Rosano, Nigel Sample, Shayaan Siddiqui, Christian Sorto
Dorothy Gale .................................................. Julia Crapanzano
Toto ............................................................ Sammy Marckesano
Aunt Em ............................................................ Madeline Franz
Uncle Henry ........................................................... Ethan Thody
Hickory/Tin Man .............................................. Jack Kongevold
Hunk/Scarecrow ................................................ Marygrace Reilly
Zeke/Lion ..................................................... Joseph Cenzoprano
Miss Almira Gulch/Wicked Witch ............................. Lily Majewski
Professor Chester Marvel/Wizard of Oz ..................... Jaren Smullian
Glinda .................................................................... Diana Fogel
Guard ......................................................................... Edward Pena
First Crow/Winkie/Poppie ........................................ Phillip Clark
Second Crow/Poppie ......................................... Gracie DeMarinis
Third Crow/First Tree/Poppie .................................. Deanna Valentin
Second Tree/Poppie ......................................................... Sarah Pratt
Third Tree/Poppie .................................................. Jordin Rubin
Nikko ................................................................. Kaitlyn Clark
Jitterbug ............................................................ Harley Guarisco
General of the Winkies .............................................. Aryaa Shah
Ensemble: Ashlee Cox, Gabriella Finochio, Chris Portillo Gomez, Kaylee Herold, Shay Lubin, Joseph Maye, Paige MacPherson, Hector Vargas
Dancers: Fern Brazeau, Gabby Cali, Kaitlyn Clark, Cailin Claus, Madeline Franz, Nate Fontanetta, Emmaleigh Goldfarb, Harley Guarisco, Marissa Karcher, Lucy Maniatas, Lilyonna Morales, Morgan O'Donoghue, Meghan Roth, Alexandra Sales, LaMaya Trotman, Monica Katwala
Munchkins: Luke Alfano, Jack Alfano, Eliza Bobker, Remy Cohen, Reese Compagno, Melina Cullispuma, Lea Garvey, Lily Hasting, Amelia Jenness, Elena Lazzaro, Clara Meis, Edelia Mohrman, Ella Monez, Gabriel Mugavero, Zyaire Oliver, Jack Scuteri, Aria Silvestri, Kaya Strihic, Saheily Velastegui, Capri Vitale, Liam Welsh, Sofia Zahid
Musical Director/Conductor: Mr. Matthew Hoffman
Keyboard 1: Andrew Fogel, Anthony Maraboli, and Mr. Greg Modelewski
Bass: Cal Eidinoff
Drums: Cristian Ortez
Percussion: Anthony Maida
Woodwinds: Abby Burkitt, Bronsyn Chiechi, Jay Dancy, Kristiane DiMaulo, Harper Garvey, Emma Kurtzberg, Maggie Lahm, Will Lang, Ray Spatafora, Emily Voorhest, Alyssa Vozza, Gianna Vozza
Brass: Kate Adams, Tyler Biblow, Jose Canas Garcia, Mrs. Shannon Ganci, Jake Gurba, Sean Haritonides, Matt Kaputa, Chris Macaluso, Andreas Psarris, Joseph Vetack
Viola: Analia Cimadevilla
Violin: Magaly Garay, Eman Kursand, Angelina Todaro
Cello: Julia Dean, Marc Malafronte
The Director would like to thank…
Matt Hoffinan, David Rickmers, Alana Pinard-Brace, Brian Barteld, Sam Kessler, Doug Rowand, and Chris "Doc" Mariano. Your dedication and talent are greatly appreciated.
My student staff- stage managers- Tori and Alina, my costume assistants-Morgan and Chris, and my dance captains Harley and Maddie- You are fabulous! You are the hardest working, most reliable student staff of all time! Your contributions to this production and my sanity were invaluable!
My Amazing Cast. Crew, and Pit! Thank you for all of your hard work, trust and for sharing your talent with me. You are FABULOUS!
Mr. Rickmers and his crew for bringing our set to life!!! You truly worked magic while juggling your already busy·schedule.
The Laurence W. Levine Foundation for their generous support of the Performing Arts Center lighting system!
Parents, for your support of your children's love of theatre and your help with costumes, props, set pieces, and program ads.
The Marckesano family for sharing their family pup with us and Mrs. Crapanzano for managing Toto!
Danielle Kennedy, Anita Corcoran and all of the Whitman support staff for their assistance throughout this process.
Chuck Salerno and the custodians of Walt Whitman High School for the special care they take of our production needs and the Performing Arts Center!
Mr. Jon Varlamos, Laura Carey and Jackie Tartaro for supporting the fine and performing arts in everyway!
Mr. Stephen Toto for bringing Silas to Whitman!
Mr. Kenneth Costa and the Walt Whitman HS staff for supporting our students and myself during this overwhelming process!
Dr. D'Elia, Dr. Centamore, and the district administration for your support of the arts in South Huntington. It makes a huge difference in the lives of your creative students and teachers!
The South Huntington Board of Education for recognizing the value of arts education and supporting our talented students!
My husband, my boys and my best girl for sharing me with my Whitman Lovelies and always welcoming me home with big squeezes! I love you.