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A CHORUS LINE The vibrant groundbreaking musical that changed Broadway forever and certainly paved the way for the phenomenon that is the reality contest show of today.
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PICTURED ABOVE: Katherine Mowatt Murphy, Robert Tunstall, Jamie Karen and Kendra Kassebaum, as Val, in our 1999 production.

 

From the first notes….”God, I hope I get it!” to “One Singular Sensation”, we watch and listen, mesmerized by each hopeful, each journey, each story of the lucky few who are cast, and the ones who may “pound the pavement” for yet, another day. With original choreography, replicated by veteran director Mitzi Hamilton, and a Broadway caliber cast, A CHORUS LINE, will close our season in true Gateway style. This will be a landmark in that it is the first time since the Broadway revival that a professional production of A Chorus Line has hit Long Island.



     
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This video preview is from our 1999 production, which was also directed by Mitzi Hamilton. Mitzi was a vital participant in the original workshop of A Chorus Line, and starred as Val in the B'way production and in London in the 1970's.

   




 
A Chorus Line

Music By
MARVIN HAMLISCH
Book by
JAMES KIRKWOOD &
NICHOLAS DANTE
 
 Lyrics By 
EDWARD
KLEBAN
Original Broadway production by the New York Shakespeare Festival, Joseph Papp, Producer, in association with Plum Productions, Inc.
Producer
PAUL ALLAN
Associate Producer
JEFF BELLANTE
General Manager
GALE EDWARDS
Artistic Director
ROBIN JOY ALLAN
Production Manager
BRIAN LOESCH
Company Manager
MICHAEL BAKER
Lighting Design
KIM HANSON
Wardrobe Supervisor 
MARIANNE DOMINY 

Line Costumes Recreated
by
JOSE RIVERA

Finale Costumes Provided by
WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE

Production Stage Manager
DOM RUGGIERO

Musical Direction by
JASON WETZEL

Original Direction and Choreography Restaged by
MITZI HAMILTON
 


CAST

Zach
 
KEVIN NEIL McCREADY *
Larry
 
COLIN BRADBURY*
Cassie
 
KIIRA SCHMIDT*
Sheila
 
EMILY JAN BENDER
Val
 
MELISSA MANNING*
Diana
 
CHRISTINE LADUCA*
Judy
ERIKA ODEGARD
Kristine
MARY GIATTINO*
Maggie
TIFFANY TOPOL*
Bebe
LAURYN CIARDULLO
Connie
JESSICA WU*
Mike
JONATHAN HOOVER
Richie
DONALD C. SHORTER JR.
Don
MATTHEW FERRETTI
Paul
YAMIL DE JESUS
Mark
KIT TREECE
Greg
JEREMY BOHMSTEIN
Bobby
WARREN FREEMAN*
Al
VINCENT ORTEGA*


ENSEMBLE

JAMEL HUDSON, SEAN PATRICK QUINN, JENNA SCHOEN, BRYANT SMITH, AMANDA THIELE, BAILEY WHITNEY


UNDERSTUDIES

Paul & Richie
 
VINCENT ORTEGA*
Zach, Don, Al
 
BRYANT SMITH
Cassie, Sheila, Maggie
 
AMANDA THIELE
Val, Judy, Kristine, Bebe
 
BAILEY WHITNEY
Mike, Mark, Greg, Bobby, Larry
SEAN PATRICK QUINN
*member of Actors' Equity Association


MUSICIANS

Conductor/Keyboard
JASON WETZEL
Reed I
 
RYAN CLAUS
Reed II
 
MIKE KENDROT
Trumpet
 
JOE BOARDMAN
Bass
 
CATHERINE O'MALLEY 
Percussion
GREGG MONTIETH


ADMINISTRATIVE

Executive Producer
 
RUTH ALLAN
Producer
 
PAUL ALLAN
Associate Producer
 
JEFF BELLANTE
General Manager
 
GALE EDWARDS
Company Manager
 
MICHAEL BAKER
Assistant Company Manager
 
STEFAN SCHUETTE
Administrative Assistant/Intern 
 
SARAH INNES
Musical Contractor 
 
JEFF HOFFMAN


ARTISTIC

Atistic/Casting Director
 
ROBIN JOY ALLAN
Director/Choreographer
 
MITZI HAMILTON
Assistant Director/Choreographer
 
COLIN BRADBURY
Musical Director
 
JASON WETZEL
Lighting Designer
 
KIM HANSON
Line Costumes Recreated by
JOSE RIVERA
Finale Costumes Provided by
WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE
Assistant to the Artistic/Casting Director
 
JESSICA HARRISON
Production Photographer
 
JEFF BELLANTE


PRODUCTION

Production Manager
 
BRIAN LOESCH
Production Stage Manager
 
DOM RUGGIERO *
Wardrobe Supervisor
 
MARIANNE DOMINY
Scenic Coordinator
 
BRITTANY LOESCH
Technical Director
 
AD GARRETT
Master Electrician
 
KURT KROHNE
Sound Engineer
 
SHANE BOURGEOIS
Shop Foreman
 
MARK FREDERICK
Scenic Artist
SARAH TINTI
Wardrobe Assistant
 
JESSICA SPOTA
General Technicians
 
MATT ANASTASIO, AJ LEBENNS
Sound Consultant
 
DOMONIC SACK
Stage Management Intern
 
ASHLEY BIGGE
Sound Intern
DON HANNA
General Technician Intern
 
ZAC KOLLEGGER
Wardrobe Intern
 
STEPHEN SZYMANSKI


BOX OFFICE

Box Office Manager
 
LAURIE PARR
Group Sales
 
CLAIRE WARD
House Manager
 
JOANNE FAMIGLIETTI
Box Office Staff
 
ALLISON CONLEY, NADINE HAZARD, DIANE KOERBER, LINDA UNGER, FRANCESCA WELHOUS, KYLE REITAN, MICHELLE MONTALTO


FACILITIES

Facilities Manager
 
DON HARRISON
Concessions Manager
 
CARL DeMASI
Custodial Staff
 
FELIX BONILLA, RAY TOBIA
Maintenance Apprentice

BRENDAN SMITH
Grounds Maintenance
 
HTM LANDSCAPING COMPANY
House Staff
 
LAUREN PARR
General Counsel
 
ANN L. NOWAK & ASSOCIATES



BIO'S

Emily Jan Bender (Sheila), a California native, is honored to be in A Chorus Line after making her New York debut earlier this summer in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels here at the Gateway Playhouse. Emily has performed the last 3 winters with the Radio City’s Christmas Spectacular and has recently been seen as Sheila/A Chorus Line and Angela/Honky Tonk Angels at Jenny Wiley Theatre. Other roles: Ariel/Footloose, Ilona/She Loves Me, Katie/Honky Tonk Laundry, Bird Girl/ Seussical. Ensemble: Thoroughly Modern Millie/ Stage Door Theatre, Around the World in 80 Days/ Fulton Opera House. Her career has taken her to 12 states and around the world (Billy Graham Association and Holland America Cruise Line). Emily thanks her Heavenly Father, family and friends for their blessings and Support.

Jeremy Bohmstein (Greg) is thrilled to be finally “On The Line” having portrayed (briefly) a cut dancer in Ogunquit Playhouse’s recent production. He is a recent graduate of Point Park University (B.A.’s in Dance and Musical Theatre) where he also choreographed the pieces “for fear of...” and “Bright Flashes.” Favorite credits include: Gypsy (Paper Mill Playhouse), Contact, Reefer Madness and Thou Shalt Not (Point Park), West Side Story (Baby John/Dance Captain), It Had To Be You (Workshop and NYC), 2008 season at Surflight Theatre and various AIDS Benefits. Thanks to his parents for their continuous support as well as Mitzi and everybody at Gateway for this amazing opportunity.

Colin Bradbury (Larry) is happy to be returning to the Gateway Playhouse after appearing in 42nd Street and La Cage Aux Folles in ‘05 and ‘06. Favorite credits include A Chorus Line (1st National Tour, Dance Captain, u/s Bobby, Don, Larry), Irving Berlin’s White Christmas (LA, St. Paul, Boston), 42nd Street (Japan/US National Tour), Brides for 7 Brothers (Caleb, PCLO), Cats (Plato/ Macavity, PCLO), and Encore! (Tokyo Disney Sea). He also recently joined “M. Stuart Dance Theatre”, a contemporary dance company founded by Mark Stuart Eckstein. Many thanks to his family, teachers, Mitzi, and his loving Hommy, Brian.

Lauryn Ciardullo (Bebe) is thrilled to be making her Gateway debut in A Chorus Line! National Tours: The Wedding Singer (Holly), The Wizard of Oz (Ensemble/Glinda u/s) which also played Madison Square Garden. Other credits include: A Chorus Line directed by Dennis Edenfield (Diana, Yorktown Stage), Granola! (Dance Captain, Fringe Festival), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey), FAME! (Carmen opposite John Tartaglia), The Nutcracker (Dewdrop, Riverside Theater). Also performed with Alan Menken, Richard Gere and Vanessa Williams for the Westchester Arts Gala. Graduate of SUNY Purchase College. All my love to Philip.

Yamil De Jesus (Paul) is honored to return to the Gateway Playhouse to be a part of this great show and company. National Tours: Movin’ Out, Cats, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Regional: West Side Story (Chino), La Cage Aux Folles (Gateway). Film: Across the Universe. Special Thanks to Mitzi and Robin for believing in me, and to all my friends and family who also never gave up on me.

Matthew Ferretti (Don) is beside himself that he gets to be a part of A Chorus Line! Pinch me! Most recently Matthew performed in Babes in Toyland at Lincoln Center. Regional shows: A Wonderful Life, National Tours: Dr. Dolittle (Theatreworks USA). Other favorite shows: Floyd Collins (Floyd Collins), Ragtime, Assassins, West Side Story, Seven Brides… Thank you Mom, Dad and family for always believing in me. Grandpa, this ones for you! Always believe.

Warren Freeman (Bobby) is very excited for summer to be over, mainly because it is the season when his apartment smells very strongly of fried chicken. Favorite credits include City Center Encores!, Goodspeed, North Shore Music Theatre, and the first American tour of Cameron Mackintosh’s production of My Fair Lady. It’s not that Warren has anything against fried chicken; he just doesn’t like his clothes to smell like it all the time.

Mary Giattino (Kristine) is so happy to be back with her Gateway family again! She recently shared a stage (and shook hands) with President Barack Obama, while performing in “Some Enchanted Evening”, a birthday tribute show to Senator Ted Kennedy, at the Kennedy Center, in Washington DC. Last year Mary made her Broadway debut in Irving Berlin’s White Christmas (Asst. Choreographer/ Asst. Dance Captain/Swing), choreographed by Tony Award nominee Randy Skinner. Holding those same positions with White Christmas, other cities include Toronto, Detroit, and Los Angeles. She also assisted Mr. Skinner and performed in the highly acclaimed New York City Center Encores! productions of No, No, Nanette and Of Thee I Sing. Other performance credits include the Broadway national tour of 42nd Street, kicking up her heels as a Radio City Rockette, tapping away Off-Broadway, and performing/assisting many choreographers for numerous Regional Theaters across the country. Favorite Gateway credits include 42nd Street, Cabaret, Jesus Christ Superstar, and A Chorus Line. Mary’s choreography has also been seen on the Gateway stage in productions of Thoroughly Modern Millie and 42nd Street. As a teacher she has taught tap at Steps On Broadway in NYC and currently teaches at her parents dance studio, in Patchogue, Stage Door School of Dance. Many many thanks to the entire Allan family, for always welcoming me back after all of these years! I would also like to thank my amazing family and friends, for their endless amount of love and support. marygiattino.com

Jonathan Hoover (Mike) is excited, and grateful to be making his Gateway Playhouse debut. Some favorite credits include: Mark in Altar Boyz, Jack in Into the Woods, Henrik in A Little Night Music, Matt in The Fantasticks, Dickon in The Secret Garden, Nanki Poo in The Mikado, Mark in A Chorus Line, The Artful Dodger in Oliver, Baby John in West Side Story, Courier in 1776, and so much more. Jonathan would like to thank everyone here at Gateway, as well as his parents who gave him the gift of dance class.

Jamel Hudson (Ensemble) is ecstatic to be appearing in another Gateway Playhouse production. Audiences may remember his dance performance in 2005 as the “Swingin’ Drummer Boy” in Holiday Spectacular, or his performance in last summers Show Boat. Jamel has also had lead roles in the following Gateway Children’s Theater productions: Jungle Book, Cinderella, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Aladdin Jr., and The Wizard of Oz. Other credits include: Nickelodeon pilot, Just-in (lead role), Once on This Island Jr. (Papa Ge), American Jr. Idol, and Lil Torches (NY Lady Liberty’s Dance Team). Jamel has also appeared in several national and regional commercials. He thanks GOD for his blessings; Robin and Mike for believing in him; and last, but certainly not least, his mom and dad for their love, encouragement, and support. He sends a very special shout-out to Zenel, Chanel, and his Showcase family, “love ya”. www.jchudson.com

Christine LaDuca (Diana) is thrilled to make her Gateway debut in this incredible show. She recently played the role of Diana this past summer at Ogunquit Playhouse. National Tour: Cats (Bombalurina). Other regional: A Chorus Line (Diana) at Arkansas Rep, The Best Little Whorehouse..., Evita at Tennessee Rep, A Grand Night For Singing, Swing!, West Side Story, South Pacific. BFA Music Theatre - University at Buffalo. Love and thanks to her beautiful family and friends.

Melissa Manning (Val) is excited to join the Gateway cast of A Chorus Line, also appearing in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels earlier this summer! Since graduating from Oklahoma City University, she has performed around the world: touring the US, Taiwan, and working at Tokyo Disneyland. Recent Credits include: West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, Oklahoma!, Lil Abner. TV/Film: “Gossip Girl”, “Cupid”, “Law and Order”. Melissa currently resides in NYC and is a proud AEA member. Love to her family and friends!

Kevin Neil McCready (Zach) comes to Gateway after just touring with the national tour of A Chorus Line playing the role of Zach. He is a veteran of ten Broadway and eleven national tours. His favorite roles include: Billy Flynn in Chicago, Joe in Damn Yankees (opposite Jerry Lewis), Bill Calhoun in Kiss Me Kate, Munkustrap in Cats, and Riff in West Side Story directed by Jerome Robbins. He has been in numerous TV shows: Rescue Me, Ed, Law and Order, Guiding Light, Another World, All My Children, David Letterman, and Saturday Night Live. Or you might have seen him in one of his many national commercials: Coca Cola, Scope, Joy, Listerine, Excedrin, Crystal Light, and Right Guard. Kevin’s film credits include: The Last Dragon, and Paul Rhodes in Ron Howard’s Ransom.

Erika Odegard (Judy) is an UC Irvine graduate, and recently finished doing Crazy for You, in Northport, NY. Some of her favorite credits include; The Producers national tour, (Ulla Understudy), Anything Goes (Purity), and Reefer Madness (the Placard Girl). She could not be more thrilled to be doing A Chorus Line at the Gateway Playhouse and thanks her friends and family for understanding “what I did for love!!!!!”

Vincent Ortega (Al u/s Paul & Richie) is a proud member of Actor’s Equity. Returning to Gateway from last seasons Wedding Singer and Century of Christmas, as well as this season’s Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Broadway/Tours: Mamma Mia (Pepper/Eddie US) Regional: Babes in Arms (Peter), Disney’s Aladdin (Aladdin), Sweet Charity, How the Nurse Feels (NY Debut, Bailey), Big River (Huck). Film/TV: “Fame”, “Regis and Kelly”, “MTV Music Awards”, “Good Morning America (Britney Spears)” plus touring with several pop artists. Much love to the Gateway Family, this wonderful cast and friends.

Sean Quinn (Ensemble u/s Mike, Mark, Greg, Bobby, Larry) is thrilled to be in A Chorus Line after making his Gateway debut earlier this summer in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels! Tours include: Cinderella starring Lea Salonga, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (U/S Andre), Joseph...Dreamcoat (Reuben/Butler). Some Favorite Regional: Forever Plaid (Smudge), Cats (Skimble), The Full Monty (Ethan), Dames at Sea (Dick), 42nd Street, and La Cage Aux Folles. To his wonderful family and supportive friends he sends his love and gratitude. Enjoy the show!

Kiira Schmidt (Cassie) Kiira is happy to be back at Gateway with Mitzi and to be dancing in one of the most influential musicals of all time. Some good times: Singing “Happy Birthday” to the late Ted Kennedy along side Barack Obama and James Taylor; being a dancing soap box in pink tap shoes; quick-changing from a corset, full-length tutu, and pointe shoes, into a tango dress, fish nets, and heels in 8 seconds; swinging on as a Puerto Rican Shark girl in the dream ballet; doing a scene suspended 30 feet in the air; playing typewriter drums with a giant pencil; learning a leading role between shows at Starbucks and performing it 2 hours later; entering stage left standing on some one’s shoulders while twirling a ribbon. Rawr.

Jenna Schoen (Lois) is thrilled to be making her Gateway debut in A Chorus Line. Jenna has trained with many dance companies including American Ballet Theatre, Walnut Hill Conservatory and Steps on Broadway. Her vocals and acting are carefully watched over by experts such as Rona Leslie and Susan Batson in NYC. She currently attends Long Island High School for the Arts and graduates next spring. Performance credits include - The Sound of Music, Annie Get Your Gun, Anything Goes, Sweet Charity, Annie, A Christmas Carol, A Midsummer Nights Dream and Oliver! Jenna would like to thank Gateway Playhouse for this amazing opportunity and her family for their endless love and support!

Donald C. Shorter Jr. (Richie) is very happy to be making his debut performance at the Gateway Playhouse as Richie. Shorter began his dance training at West Chester University, PA under the direction of Gretchen Studlien Webb where he minored in dance and majored in Liberal Studies. Shorter was a former member of the “Bill T Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company” and was last seen in the national tour of Hairspray as Thad. I would like to thank God, family, and friends for their love and support.

Bryant Smith (Ensemble u/s Zach, Don, Al) is excited to be onstage again here at the Gateway Playhouse. He was last seen onstage here at Gateway in the Ensemble of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels as well as the Superintendent/Ensemble in The Drowsy Chaperone. Originally from Georgia, he received his B.A. in Theatre and B.B.A. in Business Management from Mercer University and his M.F.A. in Acting from the University of Florida. Favorite onstage roles include: Eddie in the World Premiere of COLLEGE: The Musical; Jean in Rhinoceros; Max in The Real Thing; Mr. Andrews in Titanic; John Utterson in Jekyll & Hyde; Younger Brother in Ragtime; Chuck Rascal in Dollywood’s Buddy Baxter’s Bandstand USA; Donny in American Buffalo; Max in Lend Me A Tenor; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in Amadeus; Cosmo Brown in Singin’ In The Rain; Satan in The Last Days of Judas Iscariot; Bill in Pinter’s The Collection; and Matthew St. Germaine in the East Coast Premiere of The Sleeper. Thanks to Mitzi for being patient with this singer and for Sean, Vince, and Mary for always being encouraging, but most importantly, for being such great friends. 1 Peter 5:6. www.bryantsmith.net

Amanda Thiele (Ensemble u/s Cassie, Sheila, Maggie) joins us from Stuttgart, Germany, but was born and raised in Canada where she also did her studies (Randolph School of Performing Arts, and A.R.A.D Ballet Teachers Certification). Her most recent contract was in Vienna, Austria, playing ensemble in the Broadway tour of The Producers, where she feels extremely privileged to have worked with choreographer Susan Stroman and writer Thomas Meehan. Other credits include ensemble in Three Musketeers, (Ensemble, Stage East, Germany), Oliver, (Nancy, Toronto YPT Players), West Side Story (Anita) and revues of Mary Poppins, Oklahoma, Fiddler on the Roof, Little Shop of Horrors, Evita, Sunset Boulevard and The Wizard of Oz for “Crystal Cruise Lines”. Amanda has just finished recording her first CD of musical theatre and classic jazz standards that she performs in her own cabaret show aboard “Seabourn Yachts.” She is thrilled to be joining Gateway Playhouse, and would like to thank her family and friends for their support.

Tiffany Topol (Maggie) is thrilled to be a part of A Chorus Line, a show she holds near and dear to her heart. She most recently toured La Jolla, Chicago, and Tokyo with Xanadu (First National Tour; Kira/Clio u/s, swing). Regional: Drury Lane Oakbrook, Marriott-Lincolnshire Theatre, Noble Fool Theatricals. Graduate of Millikin University and a proud Chicago native. Much love to her family (always), to old and new friends, and to JT and JM for helping her survive her first few months in New York.

Kit Treece (Mark) National Tour: Hairspray (Sketch, u/s Link Larkin). New York and Regional credits include Genesius (Goodspeed), A Christmas Carol (Hartford Stage Co.), Oliver! (John W. Engeman Theater), My Fair Lady (Monomoy Theatre), Irma La Douce (Musicals Tonight!), and others. Training: The Hartt School, BFA. Thanks to Thomas.

Bailey Whitney (Ensemble u/s Val, Judy, Kristine, Bebe) is a Long Island native and is thrilled to be performing at Gateway for the first time! A graduate of the Long Island High School of the Arts and Hofstra University, she has trained with The Ballet Center, the Joffrey Ballet School, Ginger Thatcher, and Dennis Nahat. Favorite credits include: 42nd Street (Peggy Sawyer), Cats (Demeter), and the US Regional Premier of Curtains (Niki Harris). Much love and thanks to everyone who has taught and supported her along the way, to her family and friends, and especially to her wonderful parents. www.baileywhitney.com

Jessica Wu (Connie) is excited to make her Gateway Playhouse debut! Credits include - Broadway: A Chorus Line (Connie); National Tours: Tommy Tune’s Dr. Dolittle, The King and I starring Sandy Duncan, The Wizard of Oz, and the First National Revival Company of A Chorus Line; Regional: Paint Your Wagon, The Boys from Syracuse, Babes in Arms; NYU Steinhardt Grad, Royal Academy of Dance ARAD; So many thanks to Mom, Dad, Megs, Ant and D.Co – without you all, I’d be lost. This performance is dedicated to the love of dance.

Mitzi Hamilton (Director/Choreographer) is best known for her association with Michael Bennett’s legendary A Chorus Line. She provided the inspiration for the character of Val, and performed the role in the original London Company and then on Broadway. Subsequently, she went on to direct and choreograph over 30 productions of A Chorus Line in Europe, the United States, and Asia. Ms. Hamilton’s performance career includes eight classic Broadway shows. Including Cabaret and Pippin, and was featured in the original casts of Applause, Seesaw, On the Town (Revival), and King of Hearts. Regional theatre credits include Nellie Forbush in South Pacific and the title role in Sweet Charity. In addition to Michael Bennett, she has been directed by such legends as Hal Prince, Ron Field and Bob Fosse. Ms. Hamilton’s directing credits also include Damn Yankees, Jesus Christ Superstar, I Do, I Do, Stepping Out, Swingtime Canteen, The Boyfriend, Gypsy, Grease, Sweet Charity, Ain’t Misbehavin’, 42nd Street, Evita, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Cats, West Side Story, Curtains, and Bob Fosse’s Chicago. Mitzi choreographed Sweet Charity at the Drury Lane Oakbrook Theatre in Chicago for which she won the Jeff Award for Best Choreography 2008. And she also directed and choreographed A Chorus Line in Poland last fall, in Polish, at the Capitol Teatr in Wroclaw. Many thanks to the cast, and she would like to dedicate this production to the memory of Michael Bennett and all those who dance with us in spirit.

Jason Wetzel (Musical Director) is thrilled to be making his Gateway debut with A Chorus Line! He spent the last year on the road as the Music Director and Conductor for the National Tour of The Drowsy Chaperone. Other National Tours include: The Producers (Associate Conductor), Jersey Boys, Wicked, Spamalot, Hairspray and Annie. Notable regional work includes The Full Monty at Northern Stage and three seasons at Maine State Music Theatre. When not traveling on the road (which isn’t very often), Jason is a resident of Orlando, Florida where he is a pianist and vocal coach for the Walt Disney World Company. Thanks to Mitzi, Paul, Robin and everyone at Gateway Playhouse. Enjoy the show!

Kim Hanson (Lighting Designer) has been designing lights for Gateway Playhouse since 1985. During that time he also designed lighting for many National & International tours. His work was first viewed in Asia with the tour of 42nd Street with stops in Israel, Singapore and Hong Kong. He revisited those wonderful venues and added KL to his passport as Lighting Director for the Rodgers and Hammerstein review Some Enchanted Evening. His first visit to Taiwan came when he Stage Managed the tour on Hello Dolly. Additional international design credits include tours of My Fair Lady, Aladdin, Man of La Mancha, Song and Dance, Evita and, of course, A Chorus Line. Kim has designed and managed many galas and special events in New York City where he enjoyed providing designs for stars such as Tommy Tune, Gregory Hines, Ray Charles, Barbara Cook, and Harry Belafonte. Prolific in the dance world, Kim has designed star tours for Robert LaFosse, Darci Kistler, Jacques Sotto, Allegra Kent, Gary Chryst and many others. As resident lighting designer for NYC’s New American Ballet Ensemble he had the privilege of designing the world premiere of Ben Harkarvey’s Premonition. Before moving to Connecticut, Kim was the long time resident lighting designer for the avant garde modern dance company Chen and Dancers based in New York City’s Chinatown.

Dom Ruggiero (Production Stage Manager) a member of Actors Equity, has been stage managing for the past 27 years. Broadway PSM credits include The Gathering starring Hal Linden, Borscht Belt on Broadway starring Bruce Adler and Mal Z. Lawrence, and Ain’t That a Kick in the Head – the Music of Sammy Cahn directed by Chet Walker. 1st National Tours include: The Cole Porter Songbook starring Melba Moore, The Irving Berlin Songbook starring Carole Lawrence, Greetings! Shalom Aleichem Lives starring Judy Kaye, Bruce Adler and Theo Bikel. Dom has stage managed across the US, Europe, South America and Australia with Aint’ Misbehavin, Phantom, Anything Goes, and Song & Dance among many others. He is no stranger to the Gateway Playhouse, having begun his involvement 20 years ago with his production of Little Shop of Horrors, which he also directed. Dom has directed numerous shows for Gateway, most notably the 4 productions of Phantom, Tommy, Cabaret, and Once on This Island. Dom also directed Gateway Playhouse’s production of Beauty and the Beast last summer, and The Drowsy Chaperone earlier this summer.

Robin Joy Allan (Casting and Artistic Director) has been the Casting Director at Gateway for the last fifteen years. This will mark her seventh year as Artistic Director. Robin spent most of her early life performing, directing, musical directing, writing and teaching drama. She then became involved in Casting, spending several years in Manhattan and Los Angeles working in Film and Television. You’ll find her name on: Parenthood, When Harry Met Sally, Lord of the Flies, Side Out, Ghost, Witness to the Execution, Cutters, along with many other projects, more obscure. She was directly involved in starting the careers of several of today’s celebrities. Along with her Artistic and Casting Director duties, she is the force behind Gateway’s Acting School Division, where she teaches the advanced classes, and directs the Manhattan Showcase for the school’s competitive students. Her daughter Hayley, now twelve, is her joy. She continues to give her heartfelt effort to the evolvement and success of her family’s legacy that is Gateway Playhouse.

Paul Allan (Producer) As Gateway celebrates its 60th season, Paul sits in what was once his grandfathers office and reflects on this monumental achievement. Gateway has always been a family business, and each era has brought significant challenges particularly in the 80’s and 90’s when shows became more complicated and technically challenging. Additionally, the grounds changed, the buildings were modernized, and the facilities updated. In the most recent decade, the caliber of the artistic staff, performers, musicians, and technicians has risen to a level equaling and sometimes surpassing many Broadway shows. It has been difficult to find time to do other projects outside of Gateway seasons, but over the years Paul has been able to work on several NY shows in different capacities, run a touring company with shows traveling around the country and abroad, operate a sister theatre in Connecticut, and maintain a set rental business - where Gateway scenery is used in theatres across the country after appearing on the Gateway stage. Paul appreciates, admires and honors his family’s dedication to the arts and is proud to help continue the legacy. Paul lives in Bellport with his wife Annmarie and their 2 children - Luke 4 and Alexa 2.