Disney's Beauty and the Beast
In the Jervey Theatre Mar. 4- 27, 2022
Credits
The Venice Theatre Production of
Disney’s
Beauty and the Beast
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice
Book by Linda Woolverton
Originally Directed by Robert Jess Roth
Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions
DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
"Beauty and the Beast" Sponsors
Ulla & Kent Crickard
Schultz & Hill Foundation
Hon John Schultz & Gary Hill
Gene & Carol Kraus
Victoria Stultz
Barbara McLauchlin
Meet the Cast
Kiley Berkery
Belle
Luke Manual McFatrich
Beast
Neil Kasanofsky
Maurice
Tanner Fults
Gaston
Brian F. Finnerty
Choreographer/Lefou
Edwin Watson
Lumiere
Bill Saro
Cogsworth
Lisa Figueroa
Mrs. Potts
Connor Martens
Chip
Matthew Rowand
Chip
Julie Ann Buckler
Madame De La Grande Bouche
Keely Karalis
Babette
Dennis Berkery
Bookseller/Monsieur D’arque Maurice & Cogsworth Understudy
Zach Tudor
Young/Older Prince/Beast & Gaston Understudy
Shannon Maloney
La Fille/Ensemble
Laura Swartzendruber
La Fille/Ensemble
Mackenzie Walker
La Fille/Ensemble
Kim Gardner Kollar
Narrator
Austin Howeth
Beast Double/Ensemble
Charles Page
Ensemble
Cody Torrance
Ensemble
Alexia King
Belle Understudy/Ensemble
Allyson Robertson
Ensemble
Delaney Lockwood
Ensemble
Julie Kulin
Ensemble
"Beauty and the Beast" Production Team
Murray Chase (Director)
Murray is Venice Theatre’s Producing Executive Director. Besides the daily aspects of his job here, he also directs several shows each season and occasionally acts in one. Directing credits include A Midsummer Night’s Dream, I Never Saw Another Butterfly, Mary Poppins, Our Town and the award-winning productions of The Pillowman, The School For Wives, The Good Woman of Setzuan, Tartuffe and Fool For Love.
Michelle Kasanofsky (Music Director)
Michelle has been playing piano for almost 56 years and is a professional musician as well as a music educator. Michelle received a scholarship to Berklee College of Music in Boston and studied jazz piano there as well as classical at Boston University. She has a B.A. cum laude from Dowling College, a Master of Science in Music Education from C. W. Post Long Island University and an Education Leadership Specialist degree from Nova Southeastern University. Michelle is originally from New York and spent most of her life on Long Island. While in New York she music directed many off-Broadway productions which included Always, Patsy Cline and has performed all over the world in Europe, Japan and Korea. Since moving down to Florida in 1998, Michelle has taught chorus, drama and dual enrollment music classes. In 2014, she was selected as Charlotte County’s Teacher of the Year. Since 2000 Michelle has performed and music directed at Venice Theatre. Her productions have included Hair, Mamma Mia!, Cabaret, The Toxic Avenger, and Dreamgirls to name a few. She has also been music directer at The Players Centre, Manatee Performing Arts Center, Charlotte Players and the Dingbat Theatre Project. Michelle has played for national touring companies at venues such as Barbara B. Mann and Ruth Eckerd Hall for shows including A Chorus Line, Legally Blonde and West Side Story, as well as accompanying artists such as Bernadette Peters and The Irish Tenors. In 2021 Michelle became the resident music director at Venice Theatre. She met her New Yorker husband, Neil Kasanofsky at a local theater company’s production of Red, Hot and Cole in 2000 and they have been together ever since. They have a blended family of six children, eight grandchildren, a dog and a cat.
Brian F. Finnerty (Choreographer/Lefou)
Brian is thrilled to be back onstage at VT with so many wonderfully talented friends! He is Production Manager for The Players Centre for Performing Arts and Co-Artistic Director and Social Media Manager for Dingbat Theatre Project. Favorite directorial/choreography credits include: The SpongeBob Musical and Hedwig and the Angry Inch with Dingbat, and Head Over Heels and Shout! The Mod Musical at TPC. “Thanks to Murray, Lisa and Michelle for this enchanted opportunity. All my love goes to Amanda Heisey, the most talented and compassionate bombshell you’ll ever meet.”
Lisa Million (Stage Manager)
Lisa started at VT as a stage manager in the TTAP program where some of her favorite credits include Spring Awakening, Jesus Christ Superstar, The King and I, Shout! The Mod Musical, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Always...Patsy Cline, and Greater Tuna. She is a graduate of The University of Central Florida’s B.F.A. Stage Management Program.
Nate Blaweiss (Sound Designer)
Nate is the Resident Sound Designer at Venice Theatre, recently designing for Almost, Maine (composer); john and jen; Love Letters (composer); Menopause: the Musical; and Good People. Nate studied music at Florida State and remotely at University of Chichester, earning his MA in film scoring in 2018. You can see and hear some of Nate’s work at nateblaweiss.com.
Tim Wisgerhof (Scenic Designer)
Hailing from Des Moines, Iowa, Tim is Venice Theatre’s Resident Scenic Designer. In Des Moines, he has designed for Stage West, Des Moines Onstage, The Des Moines Metro Opera and was previously the Resident Designer for The Des Moines Playhouse. Prior to returning to his home town of Des Moines, Tim worked in New York City. While there he served as the Window and Creative Director for Saks Fifth Avenue for 12 years, in addition to designing numerous theatre and television projects. He is a graduate of Drake University.
John Michael Andzulis (Lighting Designer)
In his 13th season at VT, John is glad to be a part of the VT family. He has a B.A. in Technical Theatre from Lycoming College in Williamsport, PA, and has continued his technical career with lighting and scenic designs for productions such as: Handy Award winning Metamorphoses; The Jungle Book; Urinetown; Inherit the Wind; Peter Pan; Ragtime; Sweeney Todd; Godspell; Boeing Boeing; Avenue Q; Hello, Dolly!; Smokey Joe’s Cafe; Radio Gals; Dreamgirls and A Christmas Carol. John thanks Harper for her continuous constructive criticism.
Maureen S. Demers (Costume Designer)
Originally from New England, “Molly” is the VT Costume Shop Manager. Her 30 years’ experience has taken her around the country to work for Colorado Shakespeare Company, the Tony Award winning Denver Center Theater Company, professional Broadway touring shows as well as many professional and amateur smaller theaters. Molly holds an MFA degree in Costume Design and Technology from the University of Florida.
"Beauty and the Beast" Crew
Light Board Operator
Lisa Million
Audio 1
Nate Blaweiss
Audio 2
Lynn Reid
Audio 3
Alex LeBonte
Deck Crew
Alex LeBonte, Kitty Leonowicz
Rehana Quadir, Aaron Schroeder
Dressers
Allison Atwood, London McMinn, Lisa Taylor, Judith Toscano
Follow Spot Operators
Melody Actouka, Cindy Hickle
Fly Rail Operators
Michael Bermudez, Dan Cole, Alex Lopez, Doug Taylor
Flying Effects provided by ZFX
Prologue animation by Sophia Coscia
MUSICAL NUMBERS
Act 1
Belle - Belle, Villagers
Maurice Travels - Maurice
Me - Gaston, Belle
Belle (Reprise) - Belle
Home - Belle
Home (Tag) - Mrs. Potts, M’Dame
Gaston - Gaston, LeFou, Villagers
Gaston (Reprise) - Gaston, LeFou
How Long Must This Go On? - Beast
Be Our Guest - Lumiere, Chip, Mrs. Potts, Castle Staff
If I Can’t Love Her - Beast
15-minute intermission
Act 2
Something There - Belle, Beast, Lumiere, Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts
Human Again - Lumiere, Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts, Chip, Babette, Madame, Staff
Beauty and the Beast - Mrs. Potts
If I Can’t Love Her (Reprise) - Beast
A Change in Me - Belle
The Mob Song - Gaston, D’Arque, Villagers
Home (Reprise) - Belle
Transformation/Finale Ultimo - Belle, Prince, Company
MUSICIANS
Michelle Kasanofsky
Director/1st Keys
Michelle Neal
2nd Keys/Bassoon
Ellen Saxton
Reeds
Cameron Kayne
Bass
Joel Broome
Drums
Tim Eaton
Trumpet
'21-'22 Season Production Team
Production Manager/Technical Director
John Andzulis
Assistant Production Manager
Alyssa Goudy
Assistant Technical Director
Brian Freeman
Assistant Technical Director/Master Electrician
Cindy Carruth
Resident Scenic Designer
Tim Wisgerhof
Resident Sound Designer
Nate Blaweiss
Associate Sound Designer
John R. Hawk IV
Production Stage Manager/Props Mistress
Lisa Million
Resident Music Director
Michelle Kasanofsky
Costume Shop Manager
Maureen S. Demers
Costume Shop First Hand/Volunteer Liaison
Brittany Hardison
Electrics Crew
Jake Murphy, Deke Short
Scenery Crew
Bob Barone, Tullio Coccia, Walter Cohrs
Brent Donaldson, Ron Fettig, Roger Hayes
Dale Jermyn, Bill Johnson, Kevin Kenny
Nick Lacava, Ray Leahy, David Lynn-Jones
David Mason, Paul Mason, Charles Myers
Bob Olson, John Palaitis, Bill Risen, Pete Sayer
Karl Schmitz, Jim Sherry, Ken Strom, Barry Sullivan
Mike Sullivan, Bud Teagarden, Mel Van Dyke
Paint Crew
Phyllis Andella, Cathleen Baustian, Geri Becker
Bonnie Burkhalter, Ivana Carli, Sonja Carr
LaVerne Christopher, Liz Floridio, Deborah Gregory
Lisa Hamilton, Jill Hartman, Jeanne Johnston
Kevin Kenny, Sharon Lavallee, Jennifer Mainey
Nancy Menaldi-Scanlan, Debbie Mizel, Emily Morris
Katrina Neilen, Liz O’Hagen, Pat Ouelette
Shelley Pulte, Eve Rabbiner, Pete Sayer
Francine Smetts
Props Volunteers
Paula Auth, Judy Cipra, Ann Dellevigne
Costume Shop Volunteers
Ruell Bean, Nancy Bent, Marni Brown
Donna Danielson, Kathy Finan, Melissa Houghton
Jeanne Johnston, Mary Lulik, Jane McCormick
Susan McPeck, Kathy Provost, Eve Rabbiner
Mary Rau-Foster, Sandy Sapatka, Pinky Stewart
Gretchen Weger, Cindy Wood
Audition Volunteers
Melody Actouka, Bonnie Burkhalter, Karen Campbell
Anna Croteau, Linna Croteau, Laurel Jones
Itala Landers, Judy Livingston, Mary Rau-Foster
Anne Smith, Judith Toscano
Technical Theatre Apprentice
Alex LaBonte
Dramaturg
Mike Sullivan
Front of House and Bar Manager
Jeff Hyde
Front of House Volunteers
Melody Actouka, Judy Allen, Cheryl Anderson
Pamela Anderson, Susie Anderson, Vicki Andresen
Donna Astorino, Verlann Atchley, Jon Ayers
Marlene Barry, Joan Basile, Mark Bassett
Ruth Bauers, Geri Becker, Andrea Bekkenhuis
Bella Belilovskaya, Joseph Bifaro, Jill Billinger
Sarah Boehmer, Brennon Bonnett, Rita Bonnett
Carolyn Boudreaux, Ed Boudreaux, Susan Boudreaux
John Brunt, Kathy Brunt, Janet Bryars
Marie Buchanan, Diane Budur, Bonnie Burkhalter
Betty Burrafato, Rosemary Burzinski, Jane Cabildo
Karen Cambell, Richard Carling, Donna Carlson
Ginger Carpenter, Jane Carter, Laverne Christopher
Christopher Clair, Patricia Clair, Nancy Clark
David Clarke, Dolores Clarke, Barbara Cocchi
Patricia Colonnese, Joseph Colonnese
Margaret Combs, Barbara Connelly, Jim Courtright
Suzi Courtright, Shanette Crume, Patricia Curtis
Brent Danielson, Donna Danielson, Judy Davanzo
Mike Davanzo, Harriet Davidson, Arlynn Defloria
Jim DeLuca, Sherry Dice, Carole Dicker
Georgina Dirker, Lois Dobkin, Rick Dobkin
Donna Donovan, Nancy Dowicki, Patrick Eaton
Valerie Echavarria, Karin Eisenman
Gregory Engelhardt, Cheryl Escott, Lee Esteve
Mary Eve, Peggy Falk, Mary Fazio, Shelly Fedder
Diane Fescina-Jones, Janet Ford, Donna Fox
Margaret Frerk, Arsie Fusco, Pam Gabana
Ellen Gabrielli, Pam Garlock, Ken Gerecke
Peggy Gerecke, Henry Gesek, Linda Gesek
Ann Getty, Mary Gibson, Joan Gilomen
William Gloffke, Judith Golab, Ed Gooltz
Kate Greene, Deborah Gregory, Karen Gregory
Jackie Griesi, Diane Hale, Stephen Hale
Demetria Hansen, Jo Halstead, Deb Hansen
Leslie Heaton, Lee Henks, Wanda Hines
Helene Horrell, Donna Hutchins, Virginia Johnson
Laura Johnston, Janice Jones, Sharon Jones
Laurel Jones, Janine Joyner, Robert Jung
Janet Keckler, Lois Keeling, Molly Kehoe
Kathleen Kelly, Kevin Kenny, Vicki Kenny
Pamela King, Barbara Koehler, Marianne Koerner
John Kollar, Bonnie Konzelman, Jim Korman
Nanci Korman, Joan Kosta, Kate Kratz
Mark Kreger, Rose Kreger, Diane Krol, Marge Kuhar
Carol Kulaga, Joe LaDu, Kathryn LaDu, Jan LaHaie
Itala Landers, Sharon Lash, Kathleen Laughlin
Joyce Laurence, John Lenane, Michele Lenane
Paula Lettic, Tom Lettic, John Linhares
Mary Ellen Lipnitz, Judy Livingston, Carolyn Lockett
Carol Lovely, Mary Lulik, Barbara Magstadt
Mary Manning, Katzie Mapel-Keen, Maura McCann
Gail McCarthy, Barbara McLauchlin
Jennifer Mechling, Nancy Menaldi-Scanlan
Nancy Mendelson, Susan Mergens, Susannah Miller
Janet Mills-Knudsen, Diana Miracle, Bonnie Mitchell
Jim Mohnkern, Kathy Mohnkern, Chuck Moore
Tilly Mooyman, Kathy Moriarty, Sally Mowduk
Joni Mulder, Anna Murdocca, Sandra Neahusan
Diane DiStefano Nist, Frank Nist, CeCe O’Connor
Francine O’Donnell, Elizabeth O’Hagen
Jean O’Leary, Robert Olson, Doug Ostrom
Virginia Ostrom, Patricia Ouellette, Jean Ozimek
Stanley Ozimek, Charles Page, Darby Park
Nola Parks, Eileen Pastor, Sue Pavlat, Linda Pearson
Barbara Petrie, Harold Petrie, Anne Pflug
Anita Piacenta, Loretta Pickett, Marty Pippitt
Hank Pizer, Barbara Puccia, Melody Pugh
Darlene Rabich, Robert Rabich, Nora Rainone
Mark Reagan, Sheila Reardon, Robin Reed
Gerald Rehert, Nancy Reynolds, Becky Riffle
Betty-Ann Rigg, Gregory Ritacco, Mary Jane Ritacco
Vickey Roa, Laura Robinson, Sandra Robinson
Thom Rothfuss, Janine Rudin, Marti Runnels
Diane Santoro, Jane Sarmiento, Noran Satkowski
Diane Scala, Lynne Scharf, Judith Scher
Margaret Schneeloch, Paula Schutzmann
Donna Scudder, Faya Scudder-Cotherman
Rita Sheyner, Jane Short, John Shwed, Edrise Sievers
Verna Silk, Melanie Sim, Charlotte Skaggs
Fredia Skeens, Margriet Slinkard, Karin Spencer
Pinky Stewart, Maggie Surwilo, Helena Sutherland
Diane Swetonic, Norine Taylor, Karen Theise
Kathy Thomaston, Steve Thomaston, Diane Tolliver
Judith Toscano, William Troetel, Marcia Valentine
Gerry Vidas, Mary Vlismas, Gail Walther
Beverlee Westmacott, Linda Wicks
Jacqueline Wides, Barbara Willis, Dee Wright
KeciaYounts, Kathie Zorner
Bonnie Zukerman, Robert Zukerman