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DANDELION
April 25 - May 14, 2023
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Program

Playhouse Theatre Group, Inc.

CO-FOUNDER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Tracy Flater

CO-FOUNDER/ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Sean Harris

CO-FOUNDER/ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Darlene Zoller

DANDELION

Music by
Mary Liz McNamara

Book and Lyrics by
Joan Ross Sorkin

Based on the book DANDELION by Don Freeman

Director
Jill Zarcone

Music Director
Kevin Barlowski

Choreographer
Darlene Zoller

Scenic Designer
Lindsay G. Fuori

Costume Designer
Vilinda McGregor

Lighting Designer
Reed Simiele

Sound Designer
Rachel Landy

Props Master
Judi Manfre

 Stage Manager
Hanna Zammarieh


CAST (in alphabetical order)

Jennifer - Liz Davis
Dandelion - Sage Jepson
Roscoe - Ryan Phelps
Toby/Maxie - Jong Sang Rheu
Pippa/Rosie - Sydney Weiser
Zippy/Lou - Dan Zimberg

Swings - Alia Irshaid Gilbert
    Niko Touros


Any video and/or audio recording of this Production is strictly prohibited.


This show runs 60 minutes.

Setting

A suburban neighborhood in Zooland.

Words from the Director

It is a great pleasure to be bringing the World Premiere of Dandelion to the Playhouse on Park stage with such an amazingly talented and inspiring cast and crew! I couldn't be prouder to represent the beautiful work of Joan Ross Sorkin and Mary Liz McNamara, the creators of this adaptation of Don Freeman's book.

Our Dandelion faces the same struggles that many of us do growing up - Who am I? How do I fit in? Where do I belong? It's so very important, especially today, to have the strength and courage to just BE yourself. To care for those around you how you wish to be cared for; to love how you wish to be loved; and to embrace what truly makes you, YOU! I hope that you enjoy the journey upon which Dandelion and his friends embark. Like seeds from a dandelion flower, you can carry the production's messages of love, kindness and acceptance beyond our theatre doors and into the world!

With gratitude and cheers,
Jill Zarcone

Production Staff

Director Jill Zarcone

Music Director Kevin Barlowski

Choreographer Darlene Zoller

Assistant Choreographer Julie Borsotti

Scenic Designer Lindsay G. Fuori

Costume Designer Vilinda McGregor

Lighting Designer Reed Simiele

Sound Designer Rachel Landy

Props Master/Set Dresser Judi Manfre

Production Stage Manager Hanna Zammarieh

Assistant Stage Manager Vintage Kovel

Wardrobe Vintage Kovel

Production Manager David Addis

Technical Director Scott Bartley

Scenic Carpenters Scott Bartley, Reed Simiele, Stef Carr, David Addis, 

Electrics Crew Reed Simiele, Dan Kovel, Patrick Blair

Scenic Charge Erin Sagnelli

Scenic Painter Joseph Palmer

Dramaturg Liv Fassanella

Covid Compliance Officer Vintage Kovel

Lobby Design Darlene Zoller, Eileen Oconnor

Production Photographer Meredith Longo

Program Design Liv Fassanella

Program Printing Budget Printers

Poster/Postcard Design Dornenburg | Kallenbach Advertising

Webmaster Rick Fountain

E-Newsletter Lisa Steier

Special Thanks

Aviva West Hartford

Falcetti Pianos

Falcetti School of Music

Excel Fitness

Lollies by Leah

Roy Freeman

Meghan Hayden & River Bend Bookshop

Heather Schaefer

Marie Mecca

Carole Wagner

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