Westfield Community Players (Play It Again, Sam)

Cast and Production Members

The Cast	The Production/Crew
	Linda Correll Director
Lisa Vasfailo as Nancy	Anne King Producer
Tony Savino as Bogey	Lynn Lampariello Stage Manager
Tim McGovern as Dick Christie	JoAnne Lemenille / Jean Lioy Properties
Jeanette Ricci as Linda Christie	Bill McMeekan Set Design
Kaitlyn Miller as Sharon	JoAnne Lemenille Set Decor
Kaitlyn Miller as Sharon Lake	Jean Lioy Set Decor
Ruby Sultan as Gina	Ed Whitman Lighting Design
Lisa Vasfailo as Vanessa	Ed Whitman Lighting Operator
Ruby Sultan as Go-Go Girl	Glen Crane Sound Design
Ruby Sultan as Intellectual Girl	Michael Bieber Sound Operator
Kaitlyn Miller as Barbara	Steve Lemenille Publicity
	Katie Engel Playbill / Marketing
	Steve Lemenille Webmaster
	Wendy Bregman Box Office
	Ed Bontempo Costumes
	Linda Viel Hospitality Chair
	Fred Cuozzo Opening Night Reception
	TBD House Managers
	TBD Ushers
	Jean Lioy Stage Crew
	Steve Lemenille Photographer
	George Hiltz Set Construction Chairman
	Bob Smith Set Construction
	Sal Villani Set Construction
	Paul Kirsh Set Construction
	Russ Ortiz Set Construction
	Ed Whitman Set Construction
	Dave Frey Lighting Crew

BIOGRAPHIES
The Cast

LISA VASFAILO	*(Nancy / Vanessa)* Lisa is happy to be making her WCP debut in Play It Again, Sam. Lisa is a graduate of the NYU Program in Educational Theatre and teaches middle school theatre and dance. Recent credits include: The Other Place (Dr. Teller, Laurel, Woman) with Fearless Productions, Almost, Maine (Glory, Hope, Waitress) with Circle Players, and Beyond Therapy (Prudence) with Mystic Vision Players. Favorite performances include: Polaroid Stories (Eurydice) at NYU and The Vagina Monologues at the Triad NYC.

TONY SAVINO	*(Bogey)* Tony Savino (originally from Brooklyn---where he was thrown out years ago) has been entertaining for 25 years. He performed in several off-Broadway productions, music videos, and is an established comedy-magician. His local credits include: Hal in Lovers and Other Strangers directed by John Correll, Sr., Sgt. Kelly in The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 directed by John Correll, Jr. Keeping with tradition, he now is directed by Linda Correll. He is pleased and grateful to portray 'Bogart', the original "bad guy." A thank you to his cast members and crew. A shout out to his two daughters and Miss Bella!

TIM McGOVERN	*(Dick Christie)* Timothy is very pleased to be back at Westfield Community Players, having played Elyot in Private Lives three years ago. He most recently filled a long desire by playing Charles in another No�l Coward play, Blithe Spirit in Cranford. Prior to that, he got to play five roles in A Christmas Carol in Berkeley Heights, but he typically acts in comedies here in WCP such as The Fox on the Fairway (Dickie Bell), Don�t Dress for Dinner (as Robert), Caught in the Net (John Smith), Run for Your Wife (Sgt. Porterhouse), Squabbles (Jerry Sloan) and It Runs in the Family (Dr. Bonney). A special memory was acting in The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, because that�s where he first met his wife, Diane. Timothy is dedicating this performance to her, and his sons Jack and Brian.

JEANETTE RICCI	*(Linda Christie)* Jeanette (Jeannie) Ricci is a retired English Teacher of 20 years, collecting a well-deserved pension and currently, pursuing her passions that until recently had not been possible. Jeannie raised her 26 year-old daughter as a single mother and feels blessed for every obstacle she�s endured and has been able to overcome. She works part time at Kean University as an Academic Specialist and is a Certified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor. Jeannie is psyched to be playing Linda Christie in Woody Allen�s Play It Again, Sam and is grateful to experience the talented direction of Linda Correll. This show marks her fourth appearance on WCP�s stage, having been seen previously as Gretchen in Boeing Boeing, April Green in Hot L Baltimore and Jinette in Almost Maine. Other shows include her roles as Heidi in Fuddy Meers and the Witch in Once Upon a Pandora�s Box at the Burgdorff with The Strollers in Maplewood; Rose in The Trangle Factory Fire Project with Fearless in Rahway; and Jane in Death at Sunset at the Darress in Boonton. Jeannie wants to thank the cast, crew and staff at WCP. Everyone works hard and plays harder. It always feels like �home� here. Love, peace, happiness� and God�s blessings to all.

KAITLYN MILLER	*(Sharon / Sharon Lake / Barbara)* Kaitlyn is very excited to appear in her first production with Westfield Community Players. Previous roles include Smitty in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Sandy in Grease, and Lady Larkin in Once Upon A Mattress. She would like to thank the wonderful cast and crew for such an incredible experience. She would also like to thank her husband, Brian, for always encouraging and supporting her in doing what she loves.

RUBY SULTAN	*(Gina / Go-Go Girl / Intellectual Girl)* Ruby has been acting and dancing since she was ten years old. She�s been in several shows, including�The Wizard of Oz, Beauty and the Beast, School House Rock,�and�Seussical, the Musical.�She took an eight-year hiatus from acting to focus solely on dance. She has performed in dance competitions around the country, including venues like Giants Stadium and Disney World. She was also a part of Evolution Dance Team at the University of Delaware, and was a member of a professional performing company, Eclipse. She is happy to be involved in acting once again and looks forward to performing this show with her wonderful cast and crew!

Production Staff
LINDA CORRELL	*(Director)* Linda has been involved in theater for many years and is delighted to be performing with this talented cast and crew. She has appeared on Westfield�s stage in Rumors, Run For Your Wife, Hot �L Baltimore, Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 and Caught in the Net. Some other favorite roles include: Liliane LeFleur in NINE!, Joanne in Company!, Joan Crawford in Legends and Bridge, Carlotta in Phantom, Irene in Crazy for You, Billy Dawn in Born Yesterday, Abby in The Musical of Musicals, the Musical and Marta in Thumbs! (world premier). Linda has also directed numerous times including such shows as The Lion in Winter, The Last of the Red Hot Lovers, It Runs In the Family and Starting Here, Starting Now for Westfield. As well as acting, and directing Linda designs, builds sets and dabbles in stage pyrotechnics. Her favorite role is John�s �other half�--AML, AML!

ANNE KING	*(Producer)* This is Anne's first role as Producer. Anne last appeared on the WCP stage as Harriet Stanley in The Man Who Came to Dinner this past October. Anne is a former member and play director of WCP. It's good to have her return.

LYNN LAMPARIELLO	*(Stage Manager)* TBD

JOANNE LEMENILLE	*(Properties)* JoAnne appeared as Mrs. Isaac Cohen in WCP's production of Abie's Irish Rose and as Mrs. Lipari in A View from the Bridge. She began her WCP experience with her role as Mildred WCP's production of The Cemetery Club. Since that time, JoAnne has been the Properties Mistress for our productions and served on WCP's Board of Directors as Director of Productions. JoAnne also served as President of WCP for three terms; she is now serving as Director of Performance. JoAnne has been nominated for a NJACT Perry Award for Outstanding Properties in a Play for Rehearsal for Murder. She has always been involved in theatre since she was a child back in Union with the Teen Stagers. She has also appeared as Polly in The Boyfriend, Anna in New Girl in Town; Eleanor in Second Time Around (for Regal Productions), and Peggy in Front Page. Besides doing props, she has worked on Scenery and Set Design. Her favorite role was Eleanor in Second Time Around because it gave her the chance to play her husband, Steve's, snobbish and self-centered wife. JoAnne is a retired teacher of music from the Clark School system where she was the vocal, instrumental and music theory teacher for over twenty years and for which she directed and musical directed the plays for Kumpf School. "I make bead flowers - an old French art of using glass beads." Special thanks to my husband Steve and JoAnn Scanlon for giving me the chance to rekindle my love for the stage, and thanks to a wonderful cast and fabulous crew." It's good to have you back on front stage!!! JoAnne is currently on the Board of Directors as VP of Productions.

JEAN LIOY	*(Properties Mistress)* Jean is a retired professor of microbiology at Union County College and also Rutgers/UMDNJ. She also has been a consultant with the NJ Office Of Homeland Security in the area of bioterrorism and emergency preparedness. Being new to WCP, she is very thankful for the opportunity to learn about the backstage world of the theater. Jean currently serves on the Board of Directors as Director of Performance.

BILL MCMEEKAN	*(Set)* Bill not only serves as our set designer, but is currently WCP's Treasurer and serves on the Board of Directors. Bill has recently been nominated for a NJACT Perry Award for Outstanding Set Design for a Play for Rehearsal for Murder.

KATIE ENGEL	*(Playbill/Marketing)Katie currently serves on the Board of Directos as Marketing & Playbill Director. Katie made her WCP acting debut with the role of Sally Haines in WCP's production of Tribute* last March. She then went on to make her WCP Stage Managing debut in October, 2016 with And Then There Were None. Katie was no stranger to stage managing, having stage managed The Other Place for director Lemenille back in 2015 for Fearless Productions. Katie has also appeared in Sex, Relationships, and Sometimes...Love for Fearless Productions in 2015.

ED WHITMAN	*(Lighting Designer/Operator)* This is Ed's second year with WCP. Ed has been instrumental in updating and improving our lighting system giving up greater opportunity to enhance our productions. Ed has also been a part of our construction staff. Ed was recently elected to the Board of Directors to serve as Director of Technical.

GLEN CRANE	(Sound Design) Glen has been a member of WCP for many years and has been WCP chief of Sound Operations for WCP's productions. Glen has been nominated for a NJACT Perry Award for Outstanding Sound Design for a Play for Rehearsal for Murder

MIKE BIEBER	*(Sound Operator)Michael has played smaller and larger roles at WCP and Westfield�s Troupe of Friends free Shakespeare in the Park* series. From 1999-2007 he was one of the lead male vocalists in the Daddy-Os and the Grateful Dads in the McKinley Kapers annual variety show. But he most enjoys working tech behind the scenes. Professionally Michael is Associate Chair of the Information Systems Department at NJIT (which also has a Theater Department and regular productions).

BARBARA GOLDSTEIN	*(Publicity)* To be developed

STEVE LEMENILLE	(Webmaster) Steve has directed WCP's productions of Dial 'M' for Murder, A View from the Bridge, the comedy Squabbles, {p r o o f}, Barefoot in the Park, A Thousand Clowns, Tribute and back in October, 2016, And Then There Were None In 2013 Steve was nominated for a NJACT Perry Award for OUTSTANDING DIRECTOR OF A PLAY for {proof}. He also has appeared in six consecutive productions here at WCP. Steve has been involved in theatre since his college days at Jersey City State. He is a retired Social Studies teacher and Drama Director of 29 years with the Hackensack Public Schools. Steve was also a MFA candidate at Montclair State. He has acted with Tower Players and the Opera Workshop of Jersey City, StageCrafters (Fairlawn), and Bergen County Players. He has also acted in dinner theatre for Regal Productions. Some of the roles he portrayed were: Otto Frank in The Diary of Anne Frank (Tower Players), the Grandfather in The Long Christmas Dinner (Tower Players), Ulysses in Tiger At The Gates (Tower Players), Paul Verrall in Born Yesterday (Bergen County Players), Paul in Barefoot in the Park (Fairlawn), and Michael in Second Time Around and the Inspector Paul Sevigne in A Shot In The Dark (Regal Productions) and the Grandfather in Kurt Wiell's Down in the Valley (Opera Workshop). Steve portrayed Theseus in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Stanley in Death of a Salesman, The Magistrate in Fools, and Gen. Oscar Fairfax in Little Mary Sunshine and Kilroy in Don't Drink the Water, Daniel in Almost, Maine and most recently, Sheridan Whiteside in The Man Who Came to Dinner, Oct. 2017�all for WCP. Steve was nominated for a 2009 NJACT Perry Award for OUTSTANDING ENSEMBLE MEMBER for his role as the Magistrate in Fools. His directorial credits include: You Can't Take It with You, Harvey, The Man Who Came to Dinner, Gramercy Ghost, George Washington Slept Here, L'il Abner, The King & I, Oklahoma, Sound of Music, The Diary of Anne Frank, Our Town, South Pacific, The Music Man, Rehearsal for Death (all for HMS), Dial 'M' for Murder (Stagecrafters/WCP). Steve was nominated for two (2) 2012 NJACT Perry Awards for OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION OF A PLAY (As Producer for Rehearsal for Murder) and as OUTSTANDING FEATURED ACTOR IN A PLAY (Rehearsal for Murder). Steve was also nominated for two (2) NJACT 2011 Perry Awards: OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR in a Play for his role as Justice Lawrence Wargrave in Main Street Theatre's production of And Then There Were None, and OUTSTANDING FEATURED ACTOR in a Play for his role as Isaac Cohen in Westfield Community Players production of Abie's Irish Rose. Steve is currently the President of WCP, as well as, the webmaster here at WCP. Steve wishes to thank his wife, JoAnne, for getting him back involved with theatre. "Without her support and love, I can accomplish little. Thank you dear!!" Steve has also performed at the Grove Street Theater in Montclair performing in Apricot Productions' 1-act series. Also, he has appeared in a series of monologues entitled Sex, Relationships and Sometimes� Love at The Old Library Theater, Main Street Theater Company; and at the Producer's Club and the Jerry Orbach Theater, both off-Broadway, NYC. Steve also directed Harper Lee's classic To Kill A Mockingbird at the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) on the Hamilton Stage, as well as The Other Place by Sharr White in Rahway, NJ for Fearless Productions. At the 2017 NJACT Perry Awards, Steve was inducted into the NJACT HALL of FAME for his directorial constributions.

WENDY BREGMAN	*(Box Office)* Wendy is our newest Board of Directors member. She is serving as our Box Office Director. Welcome, Wendy!!

ED BONTEMPO	*(Costumes)Ed is returning to WCP having made his debut in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest* as Aide Williams last season. More recently Ed portrayed Beverly Carlton in The Man Who Came to Dinner this past October. Ed also is credited with hair & costumes for The Man Who Came to Dinner. Ed has been a costumer for over 30 years, creating, designing and execution. Some of his favorite shows: Prospect Park, Nine, Dames at Sea, Cabaret and Funny Girl. A makeup artist by trade, working in Westfield is a dream come true. Ed looks forward to finishing off the season with Westfield doing the costumes for this season.

LINDA VIEL	*(Hospitality)* Linda started directing here at WCP with Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. She has since then directed The Musical of Musicals---the Musical and this past October, The Man Who Came to Dinner. Linda has now joined our staff as Hospitality Chair. Thank you, Linda!

FRED CUOZZO	*(Opening Night Reception)* In addition to having directed many shows here at WCP and treading the board as well, Fred prepares our Opening Night Refreshments, for which the audience thoroughly enjoys. Thanks, Fred.

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GEORGE HILTZ	*(Set Construction Chairman)* George has been a member of WCP for many years. George is currently WCP's Director of Facilities and Chairman of WCP's set construction staff.

Russ Ortiz	*(Set Construction/Board Sect'y)* Russ Ortiz currently serves as WCP Board Secretary. Russ has also performed here at WCP in many productions, namely Tribute. A Thousand Clowns. Almost, Maine, Barefoot in the Park, Rehearsal For Murder,Squabbles and most recently (The Man Who Came to Dinner. During the past five years Russ appeared in 36 productions in New Jersey and N.Y. In 2014 Russ appeared in Twelve Angry Men, A Man Of No Importance, Sex Relationships and Sometimes�Love, Time Stands Still, The Laramie Project, To Kill A Mockingbird, And Then There Were None, A Christmas Carol and most recently, Inherit the Wind.