July 14th - 18th, 2021
Pittsburgh Musical Theater's West End Canopy
WELCOME to Pittsburgh Musical Theater's open air, outdoor venue - The West End Canopy!
WE ARE ELATED that you are joining us for another year of Summer Musical Musical Theater camp productions at our West End Canopy. Our students and resident artists have worked hard over the last few weeks, and we are excited to share their efforts with you. Our West End Canopy gives not only the students, but also the audience a unique way to connect with each other through live performance. We can't wait to share our stories with you!
Please enjoy!
Colleen Doyno
Executive Artistic Director
Pittsburgh Musical Theater
Sponsored by:
| Director |
Lindsay Kalbfleisch |
| Assistant Directors |
Allison Hannon Dodds, Erin Seaberg |
| Music Director |
Adam Fladd |
| Classroom Assistant |
Isabella Husnick |
Jukebox Time Machine Performers
| Maeve Allen |
| Casey Baker |
| Sebastian Baker |
| Caden Birch |
| Khushi Buxani |
| Mishika Buxani |
| Robby Cooper |
| Ella Courtad |
| Lola Dulaney |
| Justus Foster |
| Magnus Foster |
| Madison Haugh |
| Drahcira Johnson |
| Norah Jones |
| Arista Lee |
| Zoey Marakova |
| Charlotte Miller |
| Gloria Miller |
| Meira Molinero |
| Gianna Mueller |
| Rory Prichard |
| Makenna Reynolds |
| Benjamin Seaberg |
| Leah Vennero |
| Alena Weibley |
Musical Numbers
| "The Twist" |
| "YMCA" |
| "Thriller" |
| "Macarena" |
| "Can't Stop the Feeling" |
Music by:
TOM SNOW
Lyrics by:
DEAN PITCHFORD
Stage Adaptation by:
DEAN PITCHFORD and WALTER BOBBIE
Based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford
Additional Music by:
ERIC CARMEN, SAMMY HAGAR, KENNY LOGGINS and JIM STEINMAN
| Director |
Brady Patsy |
| Co-Director |
Joe York |
| Choreographer |
Mandie Patsy |
| Music Director |
Chad Grubb |
| Associate Music Director |
Adam Fladd |
| Stage Manager |
Amara Comans * |
| Scenic Designer |
Kevin Kocher |
| Costume Designer |
Erin Seaberg |
| Lighting Designer |
Liam Allen * |
| Props Master |
Amber Kocher |
| Sound Designer |
Nick Darke |
| Fight Director |
Hank Fodor |
* Denotes Student of PMT Conservatory's Technical Theater & Design Program
| Students of the Technical Theater & Design Program - Stage Crew / Construction: |
| Liam Allen |
| Lucas Boheme |
| Abigail Clark |
| Amara Comans |
| Emma Foremsky |
| Quinn Phinney |
| Nevins Taylor Hufford |
| Abby Walsh |
Cast
| Ren McCormack |
Jackson Conforti |
| Ariel Moore |
Rayna Akin |
| Reverend Shaw Moore |
Jayden Greening |
| Vi Moore |
Emma Perman |
| Willard Hewitt |
Wyatt Bernardini |
| Rusty |
Lucy Myers |
| Wendy Jo |
Delayna Flamm |
| Urleen |
Poppy Seif |
| Ethel McCormack |
Ainsley Cook-Baldauf |
| Chuck Cranston |
Aritro Moscato |
| Dani / Cowgirl Bonnie |
Sadie Karashin |
| Lindsay / Cowgirl Laura Jo |
Sydney Glover |
| Stevie / Cowgirl Jude |
Casey Marston |
| Marty / Cowgirl Chet |
Skylar Egbert |
| Aunt Lulu |
Samya Lebel |
| Uncle Wes |
Dylan Conway |
| Coach |
Brody Kocher |
| Eleanor |
Geneva Tebroski |
| Betty Blast |
Anastasia Scott |
| Cop |
Brody Seaberg |
| Principal Clark |
Evelyn Cryor |
| Lyle |
Keegan Snyder |
| Travis |
Colton Lichtman |
| Cowboy Bob |
Sebastian "Fin" Bennitt |
| Bickle |
Emma Weber |
| Jeter |
Lola Jordan |
| Garvin |
Asher Gladstone |
Parishioners
| Alice Busby |
| Dylan Conway |
| Ainsley Cook-Baldauf |
| Evelyn Cryor |
| Octavius Doherty |
| Jayden Greening |
| Brody Kocher |
| Samya Lebel |
| Isla Murphy |
| Sophie Pallo |
| Sean Perman |
| Emma Perman |
| Tegan Phinney |
| Anastasia Scott |
| Brody Seaberg |
| Miles Taylor Hufford |
| Geneva Tebroski |
Kids
| Rayna Akin |
| Wyatt Bernardini |
| Natalie Collinger |
| Jackson Conforti |
| Skylar Egbert |
| Sebastian "Fin" Bennitt |
| Delayna Flamm |
| Asher Gladstone |
| Sydney Glover |
| Hannah Huss |
| Lola Jordan |
| Sadie Karashin |
| Colton Lichtman |
| Casey Marston |
| Aritro Moscato |
| Lucy Myers |
| Poppy Seif |
| Keegan Snyder |
| Emma Weber |
Musical Synopsis
| "Footloose / On Any Sunday" |
Company |
| "I Can't Stand Still" |
Ren, Willard |
| "Somebody's Eyes" |
Rusty, Wendy Jo, Urleen, Townspeople |
| "Holding Out For A Hero" |
Rusty, Urleen, Wendy Jo, Ariel, Girls |
| "Heaven Help Me" |
Shaw |
| "I'm Free / Heaven Help Me" |
Ren, Shaw, Kids, Choir |
| "Still Rockin'" |
Cowboy Bob, Cowgirls, Company |
| "Let's Hear It For The Boy" |
Rusty, Company |
| "Can You Find It In Your Heart" |
Vi |
| "Mama Says" |
Willard, Garvin, Bickle, Jeter |
| "Almost Paradise" |
Ren, Ariel |
| "Footloose (Finale)" |
Company |
Book, Music, & Lyrics by:
JIM JACOBS and WARREN CASEY
GREASE
is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by Concord Theatricals
www.concordtheatricals.com
| Director |
Brady Patsy |
| Co-Director |
Joe York |
| Music Director |
Dr. Francesca Tortorello |
| Associate Music Director |
Adam Fladd |
| Associate Music Director |
Chad Grubb |
| Choreographer |
Mandie Patsy |
| Associate Choreographer |
Jake Emmerling |
| Production Assistant |
Laura Shope |
| Costume Designer |
Alex Righetti |
| Wig / Make Up Designer |
Jayden Solovey |
| Props Master |
Amber Kocher |
| Lighting Designer |
Kevin Kocher |
| Scenic Designer |
Kevin Kocher |
| Sound Designer |
Nick Darke |
| Fight Director |
Hank Fodor |
| Student Assistant Director |
Hannah Reynolds |
| Students of the Technical Theater & Design Program - Stage Crew / Construction: |
| Liam Allen |
| Lucas Boehme |
| Abigail Clark |
| Amara Comans |
| Emma Foremsky |
| Quinn Phinney |
| Nevins Taylor Hufford |
| Abby Walsh |
| |
| Special Thanks: |
| Debra Williamson, Freedom Area High School |
| The Popovich Family |
| Avonworth High School |
| Kim Brown, Spotlight Costumes |
Band
| Keys |
Dr. Francesca Tortorello |
| Bass |
Paul Thompson |
| Guitar |
Ken Karsh |
| Drums |
RJ Heid |
| Saxophone |
Adam Fladd |
| Saxophone |
Chad Grubb |
T-BIRDS CAST
Wednesday, July 14th at 8:30PM
Friday, July 16th at 8:30PM
Saturday, July 17th at 3:00PM
| Danny |
Billy Elias |
| Sandy |
Ella Duch |
| Rizzo |
Amethyst Bradshaw-Waters |
| Kenickie |
Langston McArthur |
| Jan |
Julia Yeomans |
| Roger |
Aidan Cheek |
| Marty |
Sophya Hoglund-McGuirk |
| Frenchy |
Kaitlyn Majewski |
| Doody |
Noah Staranko |
| Sonny |
Brady Opel |
| Miss Lynch |
Olivia Clement |
| Blanche |
Abby Hilf |
| Cha-Cha |
Alaina Parr |
| Patty Simcox |
Elena Mayo |
| Eugene |
Hank Temple |
| Teen Angel |
Liz Finkel |
| Johnny Casino |
Brady Opel |
| Vince Fontaine |
Robin Clement |
| Radio Contest Winner |
Ava Sandstrom |
| Greasers: |
| Luca Boudreau |
| Aidan Cheek |
| Robin Clement |
| Billy Elias |
| Leo Hoglund-McGuirk |
| Langston McArthur |
| Brady Opel |
| Noah Staranko |
| |
| Cheerleaders: |
| Antonia Beckman |
| Zaida Collins |
| Madison Glenn |
| Mabel Grus |
| Sarah Jakub |
| Sophia Latell |
| Elena Mayo |
| Jaden Sbuscio |
| Andi Trageser |
| Ariella Westreich |
| Gemma Wiegand |
| |
| Featured Ensemble: |
| Maya Anabella |
| Lenci Boehme |
| Ava Condron |
| Isabella Cuomo |
| Anna Fiffik |
| Liz Finkel |
| Grace Fritsch |
| Abby Hilf |
| Charlotte Kinslow |
| Alaina Parr |
| Natalie Phillips |
| Ella-Jo Reinhart |
| Ava Sandstrom |
| Anna White |
Understudies
| Sonny, Doody, Roger - Robin Clement |
| Teen Angel - Abby Hilf |
| Vince Fontaine - Leo Hoglund-McGuirk |
PINK LADY CAST
Thursday, July 15th at 8:30PM
Saturday, July 17th at 8:30PM
| Danny |
Billy Elias |
| Sandy |
Charlotte Kinslow |
| Rizzo |
Natalie Phillips |
| Kenickie |
Langston McArthur |
| Jan |
Lenci Boehme |
| Roger |
Aidan Cheek |
| Marty |
Ella-Jo Reinhart |
| Frenchy |
Maya Anabella |
| Doody |
Noah Staranko |
| Sonny |
Brady Opel |
| Miss Lynch |
Andi Trageser |
| Blanche |
Abby Hilf |
| Cha-Cha |
Alaina Parr |
| Patty Simcox |
Sophia Latell |
| Eugene |
Hank Temple |
| Teen Angel |
Liz Finkel |
| Johnny Casino |
Brady Opel |
| Vince Fontaine |
Robin Clement |
| Radio Contest Winner |
Ava Sandstrom |
| Greasers: |
| Luca Boudreau |
| Aidan Cheek |
| Robin Clement |
| Billy Elias |
| Leo Hoglund-McGuirk |
| Langston McArthur |
| Brady Opel |
| Noah Staranko |
| |
| Cheerleaders: |
| Antonia Beckman |
| Olivia Clement |
| Zaida Collins |
| Madison Glenn |
| Mabel Grus |
| Sarah Jakub |
| Sophia Latell |
| Elena Mayo |
| Jaden Sbuscio |
| Ariella Westreich |
| Gemma Wiegand |
| |
| Featured Ensemble: |
| Amethyst Bradshaw-Waters |
| Ava Condron |
| Isabella Cuomo |
| Ella Duch |
| Anna Fiffik |
| Liz Finkel |
| Grace Fritsch |
| Abby Hilf |
| Sophya Hoglund-McGuirk |
| Kaitlyn Majewski |
| Alaina Parr |
| Ava Sandstrom |
| Anna White |
| Julia Yeomans |
Understudies
| Sonny, Doody, Roger - Robin Clement |
| Teen Angel - Abby Hilf |
Musical Synopsis
Act I
| "Alma Mater" |
Miss Lynch, Patty, Eugene |
| "Alma Mater Parody" |
Pink Ladies, Greasers |
| "Summer Nights" |
Sandy, Danny, Pink Ladies, Greasers |
| "Those Magic Changes" |
Doody, Greasers, Pink Ladies |
| "Freddy, My Love" |
Marty, Frenchy, Jan, Rizzo |
| "Greased Lightnin’" |
Kenickie, Greasers |
| "Greased Lightnin’ / Rizzo’s Entrance" |
Kenickie, Greasers |
| "Rydell Fight Song" |
Sandy, Patty, Cheerleaders |
| "Mooning" |
Roger, Jan |
| "Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee" |
Rizzo |
| "We Go Together" |
Pink Ladies, Greasers |
Act II
| "Shakin’ at the High School Hop" |
Vince Fontaine, Johnny Casino |
| "It’s Raining on Prom Night" |
Sandy, Radio Contest Winner |
| "Born to Hand Jive" |
Johnny Casino, Company |
| "Hopelessly Devoted to You" |
Sandy |
| "Beauty School Dropout" |
Teen Angel, Frenchy, Choir |
| "Beauty School Dropout (Reprise)" |
Teen Angel |
| "Alone at a Drive-In Movie" |
Danny |
| "Rock ‘N’ Roll Party Queen" |
Doody, Roger |
| "There Are Worse Things I Could Do" |
Rizzo |
| "Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee (Reprise)" |
Sandy, Rizzo |
| "Finale: We Go Together (Reprise)" |
Company |
| Director & Choreographer |
Lisa Elliot |
| Stage Manager |
Emma Lusk |
| Sound Designer |
Nick Darke |
| Lighting Design |
Students of the Technical Theater & Design Program |
| |
| Special Thanks: |
| Debra Williamson, Freedom Area High School |
| Gail Shumway |
Dance Emphasis Performers
| Luca Boudreau |
| Amethyst Bradshaw-Waters |
| Aidan Cheek |
| Robin Clement |
| Billy Elias |
| Liz Finkel |
| Abby Hilf |
| Leo Hoglund-McGuirk |
| Elena Mayo |
| Langston McArthur |
| Brady Opel |
| Alaina Parr |
| Natalie Phillips |
| Ella-Jo Reinhart |
| Hank Temple |
| Andi Trageser |
| Julia Yeomans |
Musical Numbers
Ballet
| "Rock Me Amadeus" |
Electric Quartet |
Tap
| "Get Up Offa That Thing" |
James Brown |
Jazz
| "Rhythm of the Heat" |
Peter Gabriel |
Bows
Technical Theater & Design Program Students
| Liam Allen |
| Lucas Boehme |
| Abigail Clark |
| Amara Comans |
| Emma Foremsky |
| Quinn Phinney |
| Nevins Taylor Hufford |
| Abby Walsh |
STAY CONNECTED WITH US
Be sure to check our social accounts for announcements and upcoming events!
Giving to the PMT Fund is the best way to support Pittsburgh Musical Theater.
Each year, Conservatory tuition and ticket sales only cover 68% of our programming costs. We rely on the consistent, generous support of donors to help us fulfill our mission.
What kind of things will your gift to the PMT Fund help support?
Here are some examples from the past year:
Facilitating arts education for all.
$71,400 in tuition assistance and scholarships awarded to PMT students
Keeping our community safe and healthy.
14 hand sanitizing stations installed; all restroom features updated to touchless automatic
Mentoring and providing unique learning opportunities
Developing and professionally producing a student written musical, You’re the Worst! by Gideon and Hank Temple, covered in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Making space for those who need it
Partnering with S.A.L.T (Safe A Life Today Pittsburgh) for Halloween Costume and school supply distribution for 300 families in the West End and surrounding neighborhoods
Gifts made the PMT Fund give the organization the flexibility to address its most pressing needs on a day-to-day basis, and help us do a better job delivering on our mission for those we serve.
Accolades of Giving
Pittsburgh Musical Theater is thankful for its generous individual donors, as well as foundation, corporate and government partners.
Donors acknowledged here made a gift to our operating and capital campaigns between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020. If your name is listed incorrectly, please contact Allison Hannon, Development Director, at (412) 539-0900 x236
PRODUCER'S CIRCLE - $10,000 and Above
- Allegheny Regional Asset District
- Ken And Colleen Doyno
- FedEx Ground
- Heinz Endowments
- Henry C. Frick Educational Fund of the Buhl Foundation
- Highmark
- Jendoco Construction Corporation
- Laurel Foundation
- PA Council on the Arts
- PA Department of Economic Development
- Peter C. Dozzi Family Foundation
- The Pittsburgh Foundation
- The Schmidtetter Family
- The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh
DIRECTOR'S CIRCLE - $5,000-$9,999
- Brooks and Blair
- The City of Pittsburgh
- Dollar Bank
- Hefren-Tillotson, Inc.
- Iams Consulting
- Dan and Linda Mancosh
ACTOR'S CIRCLE - $2,500-$4,999
- Patricia Bauccio
- Cheryl Begandy
- Larry and Rikki Berger
- Clearview Federal Credit Union
- Ken and Jane Gargaro
- Michael And Alicia Klein
- Vernon C. Neal and Alvina B. Neal Fund
- Shahfar and Amy Shaari
- John and Hellee Temple
- WYEP/WESA
FOREVER FRIENDS CIRCLE - $1,000-$2,499
- Michael and Jennifer Bails
- Greg and Laurie Brooks
- Randy and Cathy Emanuelson
- The Frazzini Family
- Nick and Gina Gigante
- Malinda Hallett
- Howard Hanna
- Mark and Carla Husnick
- Robert and Marian Kaiser
- Rochelle Lilien
- Mark Ray, in memory of Karen Ray
- Rev. Thomas Wagner
- Stephen L. Yoset
BRAVO - $500-$999
- Sandra Blaser
- Steve Cuden
- Kimberly Davis
- Amie Downs
- Richard and Keelie Garbee
- Robert Jessup
- Eric and Lindsay Kalbfleisch
- The McQuillan Family
- Charles and Joan Moff
- Nicholas and Dorothy Rescher
- Theresa Sage
- Melissa Wallace
STANDING OVATION - $250-$499
- Anonymous
- Suzanne Alexander
- Jonathan and Lyn Allen
- The Balfe Family
- Diane Berman
- Stephen Black
- Bernard Black
- Stacie Bonenberger
- Joseph Bradley
- Emily Cole Conley
- Kelly Cullen and Joe Allen
- The Darke Family
- William Dodds and Allison Hannon
- Marianne Downer
- David and Judy Doyno
- Daniel Edelstone and Dodi Gross, In honor of Ilyssa Bails
- Carmen Ellington
- Michael Hendricks and Kathleen Davies
- Lareen Hurt
- The Kocher Family
- Ken and Linda Krynski
- Nick and Gemma Mitchell
- Lynette Opel
- In Memory of Jack Phinney
- The Padnos Family
- Darryl Phillips
- Mona Rush
- Rebecca Schaefer*
- Mary Seghi
CHEERS - $100-$249
- Anonymous (5)
- Michael Accetta
- Omar Aslam and Jennifer Stewart
- Harry and Ronna Back
- Sandra Bails
- Tanya Baronti
- Courtney Barthelemy
- Thomas and Nora Begandy
- Leslie Brockett
- Emily Brooks*
- Brianna Booher
- Scott Cheek
- Barbara Cooley and Robert Thaw
- Michael DeBruyn and Dr. Francesca Tortorello
- Kathleen Deely
- Rob DePasquale
- Joseph and Mary Donnelly
- Daniel and Cathy Droz
- The Dubin Family
- Colleen Engelmore
- Leslie Evans
- Jennifer Faingnaert
- Michelle Farrell
- Susan Fazzolari
- Joe Flaherty
- Mindy Frohlich
- Amanda Foote
- Mary Gano
- Jan Glick, in honor of Ilyssa Bails
- David and Marilou Gibbs
- Hope Gillespie
- Brian Gregg
- Jacqueline Gregg
- Brian and Karen Hannon
- The Hilf Family
- Steven Irwin
- The Karashin Family
- Janelle Kennedy
- Pamela Kovacs
- Susanne Lersch
- Nancyann Letterio
- Patricia Lucot
- The Lychack Family
- Madeline Mamaux
- Lou and Kelly Marinacci
- Cecelia McCorkle
- Michelle McGuirk and Mary Hoglund
- Debra Mercier
- The Ogburn Family
- Darlene Padnos
- The Parsons Family
- Brady and Mandie Patsy*
- Chris and Mary Rawson
- Cara Shuckett
- Jennifer Snyder-Duch
- Michelle Sparkenbaugh
- David and Kate Toole
- John Toole
- Barbara Tortorello
- Paul Towhey
- The Virtue Family
- Melissa Wade
- The Welch Family
- Roilyn Worst-McGregor
We also wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to over 200 donors who made gifts up to $99.
All PMT donors are recognized here.
Thank you! We are so grateful for your support, which is critical to keeping Pittsburgh Musical Theater positioned as a cultural asset, community resource, and arts ambassador for the Pittsburgh community. Donations cover 35% of our operating
costs annually, while each season Pittsburgh Musical Theater enriches the lives of over 35,000 art-lovers and families.
If you would like to join this list of generous supporters:
WE ARE PROUD to call Pittsburgh Musical Theater our Forever Home and have made great efforts to create an environment with enhanced health & safety measures - for our students, resident artists, patrons and staff.
EACH DAY, we promote healthy habits and create a "culture" of cleanliness. Our efforts are more than just making sure surfaces are clean and hands are washed - our efforts are individual students, resident artists, patrons and staff taking the time and dedication to ensure safe and healthy practices in every moment spent in our Forever Home.
WE WANT TO THANK each and every one of your for being with us during this challenging time. We have faith in the resilience of our community and our Forever Friends. Together, we will persevere and move forward in unity and love.
Board of Directors & Administrative Team
Pittsburgh Musical Theater is a non-profit professional company committed to providing quality musical theater at affordable prices, educating the youth, and supporting local talent.
PMT Board Officers:
| President |
Joseph F. Mendel |
| Vice President |
Stephen L. Yoset |
| Secretary |
Malinda Hallett |
| Treasurer |
Larry Berger |
| Past President |
Cheryl Begandy |
| Emeritus |
Dr. Ken Gargaro |
PMT Board of Directors:
|
Adam Birch, Joanna Doven, Carmen Ellington, Kimberly Haught, James Harris, Michael D. Klein, Michael Kuhn, Rochelle Lilien, Denise Mosley |
PMT Advisory Board:
|
Mary Gail Biebel, Stephen Black, Sandra M. Blaser, Jon Burnett, R. Yvonne Campos, Rich Cefalo, Bonita A. Cersosimo, Bruce I. Crocker, Evan Frazier, Hilda Pang Fu, David B. Gookin, Tim Hartman, Noah Himberger, Robert Kaiser, David J. Martin, Paul E. McGill, Ronald Ortiz, Gregg Perelman, Richard E. Rauh, Dorothy H. Rescher, Connie Schwartz, Doug Shields, Ron Skalski, Bruce Smith, Fred Sukitsch, Sherri Uram, Laura Zajdel |
| Ex Officio: State Representative Dan Deasy, State Senator Wayne Fontana |
Administrative Team:
| Executive Artistic Director |
Colleen Doyno |
| Production & Logistics Manager |
Gemma Mitchell |
| Technical Director |
Jonathan T. Sage |
| Development Director |
Allison Hannon |
| Controller |
Kate Toole |
| Conservatory Director |
Brady David Patsy |
| Box Office & Audience Services Manager / Accessibility Coordinator |
Amber Kocher |
| Marketing & Media Manager |
Lindsay Kalbfleisch |
| Graphic Designer |
Brianna Booher |
| Resident Music Director |
Dr. Francesca Tortorello |
| Associate Technical Director & COVID-19 Liaison |
Kevin Kocher |
Thank you & enjoy the show!
