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KENT HARRIS (Coalhouse) is pleased
to make his debut with PPTOPA as Coalhouse Walker Jr. Kent has starred in the
off Broadway revival of Red Roses for Me (Sammy and the singer Sam). Other
musical roles include "Pilate" in Jesus Christ Superstar, "Rueben and the Baker"
in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, "The Field Marshall" in Pippen,
and he has co-starred in various musical theatre reviews. He has been seen and
heard in numerous national commercial and radio spots. Kent is happy to be under
the musical direction of his long time friend and brother-in-law, Michael
Day. Kent would like to dedicate his performances to anyone who has gained
strength and character through life's trials and tests--"Justice and judgment
are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face"
(Psalm 89:14).
CINDY PEARCE (Mother) was born and raised right here in Pembroke Pines. Since
then, her life has lead her on such paths as the US Air Force, a degree in
Musical Theater, NYC, then finally back to South Florida again. Cindy was last
seen as Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd, Lucy in You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown and Domina in A Funny Thing
Happened on the Way to the Forum. Other favorite roles include Winifred in Once
Upon A Mattress, Maise in the Boyfriend, Little Red in Into the Woods, as well
as featured rolls in The Secret Garden with the Ft Lauderdale Players and The
Scarlet Pimpernel with PPTOPA.
Thanks also go out to her family
(especially Mom and Dad) for their never ending love and support, and Michael
for being all that she could ever ask for.
JAMES CICHEWICZ (Tateh) is President of the Pembroke Pines Theatre of the
Performing Arts, Inc., as well as actor, director and producer. He has numerous,
award winning, roles to his credit; Hello Dolly, Fiddler on the Roof and
Brigadoon to name a few. He appeared last as Sweeney in Sweeney Todd, The
Scarlet Pimpernel and critically acclaimed, title role, of Jekyll & Hyde,
Professor Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady and Sheridan Whiteside in The Man Who
Came to Dinner. He dedicates this performance to his great-grandfather, Ralph
Sinclair. James, like many in the City, were saddened at the passing of good
friend to PPTOPA and member of the PPTOPA Board of Trustees, Sue Katz. She will
be missed by all in the Pembroke Pines arts community.
TROY MERANDA (Younger Brother) is excited to be back in his sixth appearance
with PPTOPA. He was last seen in The Wizard of Oz as the understudy Scarecrow.
He has been singing and dancing since 4th grade. He credits include movies
Justin to Kelly, Stuck on You. His theater experience includes Jekyll and Hyde,
West Side Story, Carousel, The Sound of Music, Crazy for You, The Wizard of Oz,
Fiddler on the Roof and many more. He is currently working with Maroone Auto
Plaza and is continuing his acting career by moving to California sometime in
2005. He'd like to thank everyone at PPTOPA for being great friends and family
thru all these years and for his Loving family who always supports him. Break a
leg everyone!
JEANNE LYNN GRAY (Sara) is originally from Milwaukee, WI. Jeanne has been
performing since High School. She attended the summer program at The American
Academy of Dramatic Arts and has been an extra in a few movies and television
shows such as A Perfect Murder and New York Undercover. However, Her first love
is the theatre. She has been actively involved with the South Florida theatre
scene for the past few years, having worked with such companies as KP
Productions, Little Palm Family Theatre, Murder Mystery Players and Deluca
Productions. She has had the pleasure of playing a variety of roles such as
Armelia in Ain’t Misbehavin, Sister Robert-Anne in Nunsense, Ethel Merman/Elsa
Maxwell in Red Hot & Cole and her Delray Beach Playhouse “2002 Best Supporting
Actress” winning role, Wilma in Scrooge. Now, Jeanne is pleased to be performing
the part of Sarah Brown in Ragtime, and equally pleased to be working with
PPTOPA. She would like to thank God for all of his gifts, and her family and
friends for all of their support, advice and shoulders to cry on as she
continues to embark on this crazy journey. A special thought goes out to all of
the men and women serving our country overseas… especially her brother, a
sergeant in the Army.
MICHAEL TOROK (Father) was most recently seen at PPTOPA as Anthony Hope in
Sweeney Todd and has recently been seen at the Broward Center as the Tin Man in
the Wizard of Oz and as the Ghost of Christmas Present in A Christmas Carol.
Other Favorite roles include El Gallo (the Fantastiks), Pilate (J.C. Superstar),
Arnold (the Boys Next Door), Harry (Once Upon a Mattress), and Charlie Brown
(You're a Good Man Charlie Brown). After earning his degree in Musical Theater
he spent several years in N.Y.C. before returning to S. FL. He would like to
thank his family for their support and Cindy for her constant love and devotion.
SAMANTHA ADLER (Little Girl) is a straight "A" fourth grade student at Lakeside
Elementary. She began performing with PPTOPA, JR. when she was in the first
grade. After playing in Tom Sawyer, Candyland, and a Variety Show she
appeared in the PPTOPA production of My Fair Lady, A Man Who Came to Dinner, and
The Wizard of Oz. Sam has also been taking ballet, tap, and jazz for the last
five years and has become a part of Dance Works' competition team. Her hard
work, talent, love, and dedication to PPTOPA has proudly landed her the role of
Little Girl in Ragtime and she couldn’t be more excited! Sam would like to say
I love you and thank you to her mom, dad, and brother for supporting and loving
her so much.
LINDA ROBERTS (Emma Goldman) is no stranger to PPTOPA, having first appeared
with them as Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music. Performing since an early
age, she has appeared on stage and backstage in several school and local
productions both in the Buffalo area and in South Florida. Some of
these include: The Glass Menagerie, Steel Magnolias, Jekyll & Hyde, My Fair
Lady, The Scarlet Pimpernel, The Man Who Came to Dinner, Sweeney Todd and a
musical revue called Fashions Broadway Bound. A few of her favorite roles are:
Mammy Yokum in Li'l Abner, Guinevere in Camelot, Mimi in Can-Can, Mrs. Peterson
in Bye Bye Birdie, Little Red in Into the Woods, Patricia Fodor in Crazy For You
and the Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz. To everyone in the cast: "Break a
leg!!" and to her husband Greg: "You're fabulous! I love you!"
JADE WHELAN (Evelyn Nesbit) is appearing in her second production with PPTOPA.
Previous local credits include Oklahoma, Guys & Dolls, Once Upon a Mattress, &
Hello Dolly! at the Alper JCC. She studied musical theatre at AMDA in New York
City and received her degree in Theatre Management from UM. Jade is currently
Box Office & Accounts Manager at Maximum Dance Company and Managing Director for
Fresco Productions. She would like to thank everyone at PPTOPA for the warm
welcome into their community, and looks forward to participating in future
productions.
CHICK CICIO (Harry Houdini) has been on stage since early childhood. Performed
as vocalist in Carnagie Hall, Madison Square Garden, Metropolitan Opera House in
NYC, Cafe Society and other night clubs in and around NY, just to name a few.
Chick has been associated with PPTOPA since it's beginning. He has performed in
approximately 19 shows, the last being "Sweeney Todd". Thanks to my wife Jennie
and others for supporting my dreams.
BOB MANZA (Willie Conklin) is pleased to be the "bad guy" once again, after
recently performing in PPTOPA’s production of The Wizard of Oz as the Scarecrow
and in Sweeney Todd in the role of Johnas Fogg. He has been performing
professionally with “Songs of Broadway” for many years. His credits include Lt.
Schrenk in West Side Story, Jigger in Carousel, Lt. Branigan in Guys and Dolls,
Avram in Fiddler on the Roof as well as other roles and chorus. He would like to
thank his family for their constant support, thanks to all of the talented
PPTOPA family, and thanks to Forest Willingham for giving me my first chance to
perform.
KEITH KRAMER (J.P. Morgan) has starred as Mr. Kirby in You Can’t Take It With
You, President Roosevelt in Arsenic and Old Lace, Earthquake McGoon in L’il
Abner, and has appeared in The King and I, Fiddler on the Roof, Camelot, and
Guys and Dolls. Mr. Kramer also serves as Vice President on the PPTOPA Board.
JAY MAXWELL (Harry K. Thaw) has been actively involved with PPTOPA for 9 years.
Currently on the Board of Directors, Jay is proud to be involved with this great
show and talented cast. As always Jay dedicates this show to his daughter
Lauren.
ZACHARY TAYLOR LEIBELL (Little Boy Understudy) is nine years old and attends
Gulfstream Montessori School where drama and music are a big part of his life.
He is an avid tap dancer, piano player, and actor, having appeared in two short
films. When he grows up his goal is to make it to Hollywood and be a big star
like his favorite thespian, Mike Myers.
MICHELE PERKINS (Ensemble, Mother Understudy) is happy to once again be onstage
with her favorite people: her students, her PPTOPA friends, and her family. She
was last seen as Auntie Em (or as she likes to call it, the ANTI-EM)in The
Wizard of Oz. Other shows include Sweeney Todd, Mame, My Fair Lady, Jekyll and
Hyde, and The Sound of Music. Thanks to Dawn for trying to make me pretty, and
to John for agreeing to be my little brother (I know it's a stretch). Love you
both more than I care to admit.
EDITH C. BARNES (Company, Emma Goldman Understudy) has been performing on stage
since she was a child. Edith attended Richmond, the American International
University in London, England where she earned degrees in Theatre and British
studies, and received training from professors at RADA (Royal Academy of
Dramatic Arts). She has worked in theatre in England and here in South Florida,
both on stage and behind the scenes. Some of her favorite shows that she has
worked with include Guys and Dolls, Club Cockatoo, Mind the Gap, and Crimes of
the Heart. This is her third show with PPTOPA, after playing Truvy in Steel
Magnolias, and assisting with sound in The Wizard of Oz. She would like to thank
her wonderful husband Jeff and her beautiful infant son Harrison for all their
love and support.
EMILIANA ARTECHE (Ensemble) is a thirteen year old seventh grader at the
Sagemont Upper School. She has appeared in the show Annie as Molly and has also
appeared as Roxie Hart in her school's Dinner Theater. Emiliana has recently
preformed in the show Into the Woods as Cinderrella. This is her second show
with PPTOPA; the first was The Wizard of Oz. She would like to thank all of her
family and friends that have helped her and supported her.
APRILROSE MANZA (Ensemble) is 17 years old and is glad to be back at PPTOPA for
another show. She has previously been seen in Sweeny Todd, as Olive in The Odd
Couple (female version) Claire in Rumors and Velma in West Side Story. She has
traveled throughout Florida performing with the professional theater company
Songs of Broadway. She would like to thank her parents for their constant
support, Allie for doing the show with her and her friends, Joe, Andrew, Sara &
Bryan for always being there.
TRACEY PREZEAU (Ensemble) is making her debut performance with this production.
While working on her undergraduate degree at Cortland College, she was an active
member in the school's Gospel Choir. Tracey is currently a third grade teacher
at Lakeside Elementary School. This has been a wonderful experience.
QUENTIN "BOB" HODGES (Ensemble) is happy to making his onstage debut with
PPTOPA. Quentin enjoys fiddling with the newest computer technology during his
spare time. This has been a very interesting experience.
JONATHAN MAISEL (Ensemble) is delighted to be performing in his first production
with PPTOPA. Currently he is a sixth grader at American Heritage. Jonathan has
been acting since the age of six and has participated in numerous productions
including Christmas Carol at Broward Center and Titanic with American Heritage
and Mosaic Theatre. Jonathan would like to thank his performing arts teachers,
and family for their endless support and enriching his life with the arts.
MARGE AUERBACH (Ensemble) is a 25 year member of Community Theater. She has
been in over 50 productions. Her favorite role was "Yente" in Fiddler on the
Roof, and Mrs. Eyensford-Hill in My Fair
Lady.
RUTH FINK (Ensemble, Mother of Houdini) acting for over 40 years has met so many
wonderful and talented people. Her most enjoyable musical comedy was "Lil Abner"
in which she payed Mammy Yokem".
KALENA ARMSTRONG-HENRY (Ensemble) is excited to be performing with PPTOPA for
the first time. Ever since college, where she worked on several music videos,
community television programming, and a locally produced small budget movie; she
has wanted to try her hand at theatre. She wishes to thank PPTOPA for helping
her make that wish come true
SYNCLAIR HENRY (Ensemble) is excited to be performing with PPTOPA for the first
time. She is a 4th grader and honor role student at Pembroke Pines-FSU Charter
Elementary School. Besides for her new found love of acting, Synclair enjoys
singing, cooking, girl scouts and playing basketball.
SYDNEY HENRY (Ensemble) is happy to join her mother and older sister in this
production of Ragtime. She is 6 years old and a 1st grade honor roll student at
Beacon Hill School. She loves reading, singing, bike riding and girl scouts.
NICHOLAS GOODEN (Ensemble) is very excited for the opportunity to work with
PPTOPA. This is Nick’s theatrical debut. Nick is a sophomore at Pines Charter
High School. From a young age Nick has always involved in many School, Church
and other theatrical events performing either small or large roles.
KATHRYN "KAT" THORN (Ensemble) is currently an eleventh grade first year IB
student in Miramar High School's magnet program. She moved to Miramar from
Miami Beach in eight grade, where she was truly overjoyed when she found PPTOPA
after pining over her lost chance at applying as a cellist to the New World
School of the Arts and finding Miramar's Arts program unsatisfying. Kathryn
wishes to thank the PPTOPA staff and affiliates as always for providing her with
the opportunity to be in such a great show, and her mother and Mrs. Cooper for
putting up with her on the rides to and from the theater
DENISE HEYLIGER (Ensemble) feels privileged to join PPTOPA in their performance
of Ragtime. Denise is a Second Grade Teacher at Lakeside Elementary. She is a
proud wife and mom of two. She has worked with Lakeside's Aftercare Program
teaching dance and drama. During her spare time she enjoys relaxing with a good
novel, and spending time with her family.
NICOLA D. AMERSON (Ensemble) is a students at W. C. Young Middle School. She
also is a Jazz, Classical, Tap and Ballet Dancer. She had been dancing at for
four years at the Dancer's Gallery Foundation. She currently dancing with the
Madison Brodie Dancer's Company, and acting in a play called Ragtime.
MICHELLE GIOULAKIS (Ensemble) is delighted to be a part of the Ragtime cast in
her first production with PPTOPA. Michelle studied voice at Boston University's
School for the Arts. Her credits include Verdi's opera Aida with the Opera
Theatre Company of New Jersey, Stop the World I Want to Get Off, Yesterday's
Good Girl, The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd and solo
appearances with musical ensembles. Michelle wishes to thank her husband and
sons for their support of her return to singing and performing after a hiatus of
many years.
LEON ARTECHE (Ensemble) returns to PPTOPA for his second show, the first being
Wizard of Oz. Leon is a 14 year old freshman at the Sagemont School and
participates in the choir and drama programs at his school. He was last seen as
Rapunzel’s Prince in Into the Woods. He hopes to continue working with PPTOPA
and wishes to attend UM for a degree in Musical Theater and English. He would
like to thank the cast and creative crew for this opportunity and would like to
thank his parents for allowing and supporting him with his dream.
DOUG ASHTON (Ensemble) was born in Brooklyn, of Jamaican parents. I actually
lived in Jamaica a number of year, where for a short spell, I was part of the 'Montego
Bay Little Theatre Movement.' I also lived in San Diego, but presently reside in
Pembroke Pines, Florida.
DEBORAH SEIXAS (Ensemble) is pleased to be performing with PPTOPA for the first
time. While living in Jamaica she performed in a high school musical for the
local t.v. station. Since moving to the United States she has participated in a
musical tribute to her native country's independence. Deborah is a 2nd grade
teacher at Lakeside Elementary. She is proud to be joined by her daughter Alana
in this production.
ALANA SEIXAS (Ensemble) is a 6th grader at Walter C. Young Middle School. This
is her first performance with PPTOPA. Her hobbies are playing keyboard,
listening to a variety of music, and playing tennis.
CALLIE GLOE (Ensemble) has appeared in several shows with PPTOPA. She can be
found working behind the scenes with the lights and spot. She would like to
thank her friends and family for their love and support.
EDWARD J. NUGENT, JR. (Ensemble) returns, enthusiastically, to the PPTOPA stage
to collaborate in his fourth production. While absent from stage, Eddie started
a band, "NuTempo," with his brother. They'll be performing throughout the South
Florida music scene. Eddie looks forward to this spectacular show and wishes to
thank everyone at PPTOPA for their warm welcome. Much love to everyone and
thanks to Mom and Dad. Thanks Adry you are also inspiring.
SHEELA COOPER (Ensemble) is appearing in her second production with PPTOPA just
ending in The Wizard of Oz. She played one of the members of the city of Oz and
was part of the company which sang a lot in the background. She and was part of
the company which sang a lot in the background. She has been singing since she
was very young and is proud to be part of a group such as PPTOPA because they
strive to give their best performance from not just the beginning number, but
also to the end. Sheela is also a full-time working mother, is married, and has
2 children ages 4 1/2 and 28. She is also very happy to have 2
grand-daughters. She is very pleased with the support that her family gives her
to "dream her dream" of performing and singing.
SHAWN GAGE (Ensemble) is excited to be performing for the first time with PPTOPA
in the production of Ragtime. He is a junior at Pembroke Pines Charter High
School where he performed this past December in the school's AMT presentation of
Violet and Into the Woods Jr. in the Spring. Since his Sophomore year, he has
teched every thespian production including talent shows and the spring play: A
Midsummer Night's Dream. Shawn had a significant role in an industrial
production: An as yet untitled training film for police officers, set to be
released this summer by Zomar Productions for the Florida League of Cities.
BEN TOROK (Ensemble) was most recently seen with PPTOPA in The Wizard of Oz as
The Tin Man and the chorus of Sweeny Todd, he has been seen with Gold Coast
Opera in The Student Prince, The Barber of Seville and Romeo et' Juliet. Other
favorite shows include The Littlest Mermaid and Fame. Ben is thankful for the
opportunity and would like to thank his family and friends for their love,
laughs, and continual support.
PATTY LADOLCETTA (Ensemble) is excited to be in Ragtime, her second show with
PPTOPA, following her performance in the Wizard of Oz as an “Oz-ian”. An
Assistant Director of Finance at a local municipality by day, she loves to dance
and perform in any way possible. She has performed in various college
productions and church variety shows over the years as a dancer and in the
chorus, and looks forward to many more with PPTOPA. She wishes to thank her
family and friends for their patience and support.
STACEY MARINO (Ensemble) has been a member of PPTOPA since it’s inception.
Stacey was last seen on stage in The Wizard of Oz, Crazy for You and as Reno in
Anything Goes and has appeared in countless productions including Daisy Mae in
Li’l Abner, Nancy in Oliver, and Tsiedel in Fiddler on the Roof. Stacey is
thrilled to appear on stage once again and would like to thank her husband
Anthony and daughter Savannah for all of their love and support.
SHERRY PARIS (Ensemble) is a member of the board for PPTOPA. She has graced our
stage in countless productions including Jekyll and Hide which was one of her
favorite. She would like to send her love to her family as well as a special
message to her son David, who is presently serving in the armed forces, “ I’m
very proud of you. I love you and miss you.”
MICHAEL DAY (Musical Director) is a music graduate from McGill University in
Montreal. He has performed and directed in a variety of settings for the last
twenty years. For three years he has enjoyed working with all the talented
players of this organization. (Sound of Music, Jekyll & Hyde, My Fair Lady,
Scarlet Pimpernel, Crazy For You and Sweeny Todd ) He currently teaches in Dade
County. He would like to thank his wife Janice for her ongoing love and support.
STACEY CICHEWICZ (Choreographer) is a founding member of PPTOPA. Stacey has
choreographed countless productions for our group including The Scarlet
Pimpernel, Jekyll and Hyde, Anything Goes, and Fiddler on the Roof to name a
few. She continues to amaze us with her talent.
JILL ADLER (Assistant Director) is thrilled to once again be working under
Florence Andrews. She has been on the PPTOPA Board for going on two years and
is very proud of the amazing talent they support. After Producing Crazy for You
and Brighton Beach Memoirs she is thoroughly enjoying working directly with the
talent. The best part of this particular show however, is having the
opportunity to work with her daughter, "Little Girl", Samantha. All of her love
and pride goes to husband Brian, son Zachary, and daughter Samantha.
DAWN LUNA (Assistant Director) was last seen in Crazy for You and My Fair Lady
and is making her directorial debut with Ragtime. Dawn is responsible for many
of the costumes and headdresses. She is a great asset to PPTOPA and she hopes to
be around for a long time in the future. She would like to thank her new husband
Alexander for his love and support.
FLORENCE ANDREWS (Director) is very excited about this production of Ragtime.
Florence has been directing shows in Florida for over 20 years. She has also
appeared in numerous shows and is in charge of ticket sales and costumes.
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