Original production written and composed by Peter O’Neill 
and co-produced by Landmark Community Theatre
www.prayzmusical.com

PRAYZ is copyrighted under Connecticut State Law.
No recording of any kind is permitted.
Proceeds from this event benefit the Joseph House of Torrington

CAST OF CHARACTERS

Transforming Fire Dance Team: Stephanie Hester, Kala Ponce, & Davina Brown Garcia

Ensemble: Rita O’Donnell, Sue Stewart, Dr. Michael Robinson, 
Paulette Francis, Stacy Corbran, Christine Rodrigue, 
Melissa Corrado, Emily Santopietro, Teagan Guertin, 
Sebby Guibert, Oshiana Crosby, Savannah Acevedo, 
Aubrae O’Porto, Raelin O’Porto, Aaron Garcia, & Terrell Pitts

Special Thanks
Red’s Hardware

Covenant Church of Thomaston
Fr. Don LaSalle & Fr. Bill Considine of Lourdes Shrine in Litchfield 
Waterbury ARC

Special acknowledgement to the cast, crew and volunteer for donating their time towards all aspects of
this theatrical production and for those who came on board after this playbill went to print.

PRODUCTION TEAM

Executive Director - Jeffrey Dunn

Director of Programming - Andrea Bingham

Director - David Verdosci

Musical Director - Trish O’Porto

Choreography -  Aubrae O’Porto

Stage Manager - Robyn O’Neill

Production Stage Manager - Sami Verdosci

Technical Director - Ian Jones

Lighting Design - Lucas Peck

Sound Design - Michael 'Gonzo' Goncalves

Set Design - David Verdosci

Deck Captain - Lou O’Porto

Costumes - Robyn O’Neill

Videography/Photography - Peter O’Neill Jr.

Opera House Organist - Juan Cardona, Jr.

Set Crew: Matt Cassedy, Jalynn Gallagher, Tony Gallagher,

Jonathan Parks, Gabi Verdosci, & Paula Verdosci

Set Painters/Builders: Bob Brophy, Jolyn Cassedy, Paulette Francis, Chris Guertin,

Robyn O’Neill, Lou O’Porto, Christine Rodrigue, Sue Stewart, & Paula Verdosci

Peter O’Neill is a retired pastor and now aspiring playwright, who hopes to bring Biblical stories to life in new and exciting ways for the theater world. PRAYZ is the product of his theological background and musical talents, merging into one big celebration through the performing arts. The sound of this play reflects a variety of traditional chants, hymns, and contemporary worship, all coming together in a R&B, jazz-pop fusion, which retells the Greatest Story ever told in a “not so conventional,” high energy performance. He hopes everyone who attends will blessed by the music and the message.

From the very first time I stepped into the Thomaston Opera House, I felt it was a magical place. A place where ideas and words could become a celebration of song and inspiration. From a writer's page to an actor's voice, new worlds were opened, new friends were made and each close of the curtain was only soon to become the beginning of a new story. Tonight we share such a story... one that starts at the very beginning of time. It is essentially a Love Story at heart and that is what brought me to be a part of this incredible journey. I first have to thank Peter O'Neill for this wonderful creation. It's a reflection of his wisdom, kindness and unshakable faith. Next, I have to offer a standing ovation to our amazing cast. Without their enthusiasm, creativity, dedication and talent, this show would not be possible. There are so many who have been working into the night and behind the scenes, painting sets, creating costumes, building stages and managing everything needed to share this production with you tonight and to share this simple, beautiful message- that God loves you! So get ready to lift up your voices and lift up your hands as we proudly present the very first stage premiere of PRAYZ!

Director - David Verdosci

PLATINUM LEVEL
$1000 to $5000
Juan Cardona, Jr
Mr. & Mrs. Juan Cardona, Sr
Theresa & Chris Guertin
Ms. Bette Jane Z. Haskell
The Kingsbury Family In Honor of Theodore Kingsbury
Richard & Hazel Koszyca
Christina Molliconi
Michael & Breia Pinette
George P. Seabourne
Arthur & Nancy Thorsen
Rick & Mary-Ellen Yezek

GOLD LEVEL
$500 to $999
John & Kathy Angevine
In Memory of Debbie Cyr
Janice D'Ambrosi
Dr. & Mrs. David Michael Dressler
Christine Flynn In Honor of Jane Coughlin
Carleen Keutzer
Foster Reese In Honor of Rev. James Foster Reese
Peter & Jennifer Rogozinski
Jannette  D Stevens
Hilda Wehrle In Memory of Francis Wehrle
Westall Family Foundation
James Whitney

SILVER LEVEL
$250 to $499
Elisabeth Bazin
Mr. Richard W Benfer
Suzanne M. Chiovitti
In Memory of Mrs. Dorothy Stephens
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Sean & Jennifer Delaney
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Sunny Harris
Ian Jones
Randy Jones
Stephen Lewis
Michael & Heidi Madow
Franziska Manuel
Elaine McEachern
Mary Mitchell
Agnes Murawski
Barbara Piscopo
Brock Putnam and Famlily
Rebecca Skinner
James Skoczylas
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Jason Veronesi
Mrs. Jennifer A Wollman
Cindy & Merrill Yavinsky

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$100 to $249
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Paula Besselink
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Mark Blum
Michelle Brady
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Beth Campbell
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John Carter
Michele Caulfield
Roger & Heather Chace
Richard & Linda Chandon
Pat Charamut
Carol & Anthony Chesto
Mrs. Mary Ellen Connors
Leann Crosby
John & Jennifer Cummings
Will & Shiela Cummings In Honor of Melissa
Tracy Decker
Mr. Francis Delaney
Courtney Deraleau
Catherine Rozanski Dinsmore
Jeffrey P. Dunn
Marianne & Robert Dwan
Gina Effrece
Shire Feingold
Erin Filon
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Keith Franson
Mrs. Veronica M Gelormino
Ms. Carol Hamilton
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Julie Ingham
Maria Jacobson
Mary Kamens
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LaChance Family
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Maria Minei
Jean Morton
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Osowiecki Family
Mary Jane Ouellette
Sharon Paradis
Mrs. Kathryn Mary Parente
Ed Parsons & Christina Lavieri
Pege Payne
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Mari-Ann Pronovost
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Judith M. Rifkin
Daniel R. Ringuette
Anne Ruwet
Tedd & Ann Ryan
Mr. Martin Schoenfeld
Dan & Ann Seabourne
Kate & Rich Sileo
Steve Sorriero
Bonnie Soulliere
Rita Spinella
Eileen & Charles Stango
Stango Family In Memory of Jane Coughlin
Priscilla Terhune
Kathleen Ann Tobin
Dr. Payton Turpin
The Verdosci Family
Mrs. Cathi C Waas
Mrs. Rebecca Wallace
Mr. Albert Washicko
Raymond Wells
Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Wilbanks
Mr. & Mrs. Wisausky
Lucas Peck
Andrea Yavinsky
Zeller Family

PATRON LEVEL
Up to $99
Michael Accuosti
Deborah Ahl
Todd Alena
Layne M Allison
Judy Andrade
Mr. Mark A. Andrade
Carolyn Baeder
Ms. Elizabeth F. Barisser
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Barkus
Vito & Lenora Becce
Jennifer Behuniak
Steven & Cheryl Belanger
Mr. Gary Beloin
Pam Bessette

Chip & Betsy
Terry & Doreen Breen
Ms. Stacie Broden
Robert Brooks
Sandra & Michael Bruscino
Karl Buckley
Jennifer Proudman Burke
Richard Burke
Michael Burr
Steph Burr
Michael & Eric Calabrese
Susan & Jerry Cambria
Jessica & Wayne Campbell
Jane Carney
Mrs. Linda Lea Cavanaugh
Ruth Chamberlain
Mike Chapman
Frank Chiaramonte
Greg & Susan Chiovitti
Mrs. Shallon Cimelus
Sally Coan
Mr. Al R Coley
Craig Condon
Caelyn Dorsey
Shannon Dossantos
Bob Dudek
Mrs. Cathy P. Dupont
Ms. Lisa H. Dupre
Shanelle L. Dupre
Rob & Sharon Edquist
Mrs. Michelle Eifes
Lewis Enama
Dr. Jennifer Eraca
John Fabiani
Dennis Fallon
Ms. Anne-Marie Fenn
Marilyn Fletcher
Emily Gagnon
Mr. Michael Galliher
William & Joan Gangloff
Michael Gardinello
Daneil Garfield
Joan Gauthier
Eugene Geddes
Steve & Marcia Geddes
Tina Gonsalves
Memory of James Butler, Jr.
Jennifer Grace
Robert Guijarro InHonor of Anne Antes
Susan Hackel
Ms. Gladys Higginson
Jonathan Jacobson
Vince Jennetta
Cara R. Johnson
Ruth Johnson
Ms. Janice Lee Joseph
Mr. Michael J Kalman
Hilda Kapral
Mr. Raymond Kaufman
Mr. & Mrs. William B. Kennedy
Gail King
John Kissko
Melanie Knox
Kathryn Kovacs
Ms. Pauline Anne Kruk
Mr. Robert Kwalick
Norman LaMadeleine
Lisa & Jim  Lamoureux
Nancy Landona
Beverly LeBeau
Ms. Gail Leifert-Lymperopoulos
Linda & David Lewis
Ms. Polina Livshits
Carlos Lopez
Holly Martin
Corey Mason
Robert McGoldrick and Julie Andring
Mr. Bruce Robert McQueen
Bonnie Mis
George and Dawn Mitesser
Eileen Mone
Ms. Margaret Moreau
Ms. Sarah Morton
Zara Mosher
Christine Moulis
Alice Nelson
Mrs. Lynda Nielsen
Jennifer M. Oniell
Joseph Ouellette
Jack Pasquella
Philomena Perugini
Peggy Petit
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Kevin & Lisa Pierce
Mark Pilletere
Cheryl Plourde
Sharon Pronovost
Ross R Puzinski
Mr. & Mrs. Jan Lee Radke
Mr. Edward George Regner
Michal Rentschler
Suzanne Reynaud
Janet Riemer
Mr. & Mrs. Emile Roberge
Diana Robert
Christine Rodrigue
Ms. Robin Rodrigue
Angelo Rossi
Gesina Rossi
Steve Ruccio
Michael & Karla Russo
Bunnell Family In Honor of Joseph Bunnell
Mr. Michael D. Rybak
Jack Saleeby
Suzanne Serva
The Simoes Family
Cheryl Siron-Cox
Ms. Debbie Sousa
Christina Stevens
Margie Sudyk
Mr. James R. Sward
Mr. Mike Tancredi
L Scott Taylor
Edmund Tomassetti
Susan Trojanoski
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Steven & Louise Turner
Michael Vignola
Sandra Welch
Valerie Wentworth
Lynda Willingham
Mr. Robert J. Wnek
Joan Zeliff

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