Sitting upstage center waiting for the show to start... (sung to "Standing on the Corner")
Guess what doesn't mix... a 6'3 man and a tiny Barbie Dream Staircase on stage right
First five-show weekend... ahh the glamorous life!
Doug Carpenter prepares with a quick game of "Candy Crush"
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8
Dinner at the Gelston House with Rob Ruggiero's hometown busload of friends
Waiting for a cue Stage Right.
Put on your own damn casts! Wardrobe Master John Riccucci (aka Mr. Everything)
Photo call hair and makeup touch up with Gina Ferrucci
Photo call snacks in the Greenroom
BOO! Halloween capers with Mamie Parris (Rosabella), Natalie Hill (Cleo) and Noah Aberlin (Clem)
Opening night Kiki at the Gelston House
Opening night toast!
The Swing Bridge Swinging over the Connecticut River outside my dressing room window
Mother and son bonding
John Herrera at his station
Herrera on the set
Goodspeed and the cast of LMNOP celebrate Charlie's birthday!
Donna Lynne Champlin with her real life son Charlie at his second birthday party in the rehearsal hall
Tea time with Wilfert and Serotsky
Talia Thiesfield stretches it out!
Serotsky makes sure the flowers stay fresh
Noah Marlowe enjoying some lunch between shows
Michael Di Liberto Makes some Emergen-C
Michael Di Liberto and Serotsky attempt grooming.
Lunch on the balcony in front of the Norma Terris
Cast members take a cycling tour
Lilli and Talia working it out!
Kevin on a day off
Kevin Melendez on a bike trip
John Herrera at his station
Jared and Ming-An enjoy some together time on a break.
Harriett D. Foy displays some Nollopian pride.
Aaron Serotsky performs a character study
Say goodnight Goodspeed…
We kind of love each other, lol.
I don’t think that’s Santa, Joy
Hey Michael, what’s my next line???
The man, the myth, the legend, Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you John Riccucci. Wardrobe Master
Perchik (Abdiel Vivancos) and Nachum share a quick moment backstage
The line to get upstairs for the next scene, have I mentioned it’s small at The Goodspeed Opera House.
Darren Matthias (The Constable) taking in the view of the Connecticut River
More members of the infamous Anatevka knitting club: Lori Wilner (Golde) and Joy Hermalyn (Fruma-Sarah)
Paige Sommerer (Swing) making her debut with us as Rifka. She was flawless you guys!!!
Snacks, Snacks, and more Snacks!!! John takes care of us.
Look Ma, no hands!!! Act 1 is done!!!
Darren Matthias getting his wig prep to become his alter ego Benjamin Mordecai from Gina Ferrucci while Charles South watches on.
My alter ego, Yussel the Hatmaker
Jen Brissman (Chava) getting some pointers from Charles South (Mendel) on the very important art of juggling.
Jeanette Minson gets prepped for her first time on as Grandma Tzeitel
Curtis Schroeger (our Dance Captain) checking on some notes for our cast.
Barrie Kreinik, one of our knitting crew, working on her next masterpiece. I think it’s going to be a car, lol.
A little tune-up before “To Life” (Tim Hassler, Fyedka)
A quick “Sabbath Prayer” selfie
Eileen Tepper awaits for my arrival and for “The Sabbath Prayer”
Michael J. Farina (Mordcha) watching “If I Were A Rich Man” as he readies to enter for his first scene.
Charles South (Mendel) loves his props a little too much
One of our super swings, Rob Montgomery, always at the ready to jump into the show
David Perlman (Motel) makes sure the girls hit their marks in Matchmaker
Abdiel Vivancos taking a little personal meditation time before his first scene as Perchik. #iampeace
Our Russian boys Will Burton and Dereck Seay getting in a good warm-up before “To Life”
The Sons: Will Burton, Matt Amira (Avram), Charles South (Mendel), and David Perlman (Motel)
Allegra Rosa (Bielke), Ladies and Gentlemen I give you the future of Broadway
Darren Mathias (The Constable) awaits his first entrance
Our Head Carpenter Chee Lee at the ready
Getting ready to step out onto the roof (Max Chucker)
But first some last minute pointers for Max Chucker (The Fiddler)
The ladies of Fiddler on the Roof: Joy Del Valle (Shprintze), Elizabeth DeRosa (Hodel), Barrie Kreinik (Tzeitel), Paige Sommerer (Swing), Allegra Rosa (Bielke), Jen Brissman (Chava), and Jeanette Minson (Ensemble)
John Payonk (Lazar Wolf) works very hard to stay warm in Anatevka
While Joy Hermalyn (Fruma-Sarah) catches up with Adam Heller (Tevye) before places.
Jeremy Lawrence finding his inner Rabbi
Abdiel Vivancos (Perchik) always with a smile on his face.
Our star, our champion, Adam Heller prepping for his demanding role as Tevye.
Dereck Seay greets the cast at the callboard the only way he knows how
Charles South checking the callboard for any important news of the day
Down in the green room our crew and orchestra prep for Fiddler in the best way possible, with Jim Carrey.
Roughly two hours later my trip to work is coming to an end.
Taking in the sun as I make my way down the river. I might have got a little too much…
The cast of Fiddler on the Roof
Cheryl Stren and Lori Wilner
Will Burton and the cast of Fiddler on the Roof
Adam Heller and John Paynok
Matthew Amira, Charles South, Will Burton and Jesse Swimm
The cast of Fiddler on the Roof
Jen Brissman, Barrie Kreinick and Elizabeth DeRosa
The cast of Fiddler on the Roof
Adam Heller
Adam Heller and Max Chuker
The cast of Fiddler on the Roof
Vaden Thurgood, Andrew Roubal, John Scacchetti and Drew Nellessen waiting in the wings. Come on out and see us at Goodspeed!
Happy Days crammed halls
How low can you go? Professor Kenyen schools the boys! (Andrew Roubal, Beth Glover and Graham Keen)
The sign says 'All You Can Eat'
Homesick for the city, John Scacchetti can't get enough of Subway Surf
No hazing allowed in the dressing rooms, boys!
Barry suiting up
Beauty and Brains, the ladies rule Tait College Conservatory (Chelsea Morgan Stock and Beth Glover)
Ever chipper 'Sylvester' has a dark moment. I guess a 5-show weekend can wear on even the happiest frosh
The Best Things in Life are Free but gettin paid for a commercial spot ... priceless
Actors Only Beyond This Point! (Andrew Roubal, Juliane Godfrey)
When you're a Viking, you're a Viking...
Back at the Big House our co-eds frolic before the show
A little picnic with the cast - remember BYO Junkfood
Just the boys now!
Any J Crew scouts out there?
You can take John Scacchetti out of Ohio but...
Everybody say cheese!
Couldn't keep my Sunny Side Up
I got the whole world..
A quick roadtrip to Devils Hopyard (John Scacchetti, Lucas Thompson, Graham Keen)
Finis
BFFs take matters into their own hands
One large bottle, two parched performers
Not with my Walgreens card, Shafrin!
In an hysterical panic to hydrate, Tessa Faye grabs one too many Mucinex
Diamonds are a girl's best friend OFFSTAGE but... these top every actress' must have list, right Tessa Faye?
Don't be shady, be a lady (Barry Shafrin DOES do a turn in drag during the show...
'Well maybe just this one powder' Barry Shafrin and Tessa Faye.
An actress prepares, an actor despairs
Unless there's a BIG sale happening and quantities are limited
Day Two: Every out of town actor needs their one-stop-shopping fix. Go shopping with Barry Shafrin and Tessa Faye.
Beth Glover says the best things in life are free, especially when it's complimentary wine.
Wine Tasting hostess Jessi Trauth makes another house call!
You can keep the cream in your coffee, we've got wine (Kate Marilley and Lauren Sprague)
The happy hostesses of house H. Now I know why everyone says the Artist Village looks like Wisteria Lane.
More 'rents! Jessi Trauth and Mom & Dad Claire and Rick Trauth
Family Day at Good News!, Juliane Godfrey and her biggest fan
Post show refreshments with the hubby at the Gelston (Lauren Sprague and Michael Linger)
We love visitors! Hello, Dolly's Greg Dassonville swings by to cheer on Graham Keen
Getting a leg up on their castmates
Once they Drag themselves off the couch...Its nothing but a Varsity Drag (Jessica Jaros and Lucas Thompson)
Swings Lucas Thompson and Jessica Jaros rule the green room
Beyond adorable. Now get off my cot!
Huddle up for show two
The mascot has to wait his turn too (Graham Keen and Myles McHale)
Tait College Vikings circa 1927
Perfection doesnt need reflection (Andrew Roubal suits up)
Around here reservations are required for the Equity cot (Barry Shafrin)
Making the stage right trek...so many stairs (Juliane Godfrey, Andrew Roubal)
Jessi, Myles and John
A working actor economizes (Myles McHale, Jessi Trauth, John Scacchetti)
The hostess with the mostest chooses her winning wines (Jessi Trauth)
John Scacchetti and friends
Hi Ho Hi Ho
It's dinner time!
Dinner Break Choreography is essential to a happy home
Isn't it time for a little Good News!
All for one and one for... PLACES!
Pre-show pep talk from Pooch, Max Perlman
The highly caffeinated captain of the Tait Football team Ross Lekites is ready to take the stage
Vic the Viking photobombs once again!
Suiting up (Vaden Thurgood and Leandra Watson)
I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way (Tessa Faye)
No Dressers, no clean drawers. Thank You Leandra Watson and Elizabeth Lovely
Never underestimate an agent's power. Well done (Beth Glover and Chelsea Morgan Stock)
Preshow or Vogue shoot, Zurin Villanueva is always camera ready
Dance Captain Drew Nellessen lowers the boom
Before, During, After
It's not a stretch to imagine Vaden Thurgood handspringing his way to Broadway
Andrew Roubal and Lucas Thompson arrive for another two-show day
Everyone's favorite photo op (Andrew Roubal and Vaden Thurgood can't resist)
Morning Coffee with Noel Coward or Graham Keen...
Chelsea Morgan Stock is a real knockout offstage too. Here she leads a workout with Ross Lekites and Jessi Trauth.
Photog extraordinaire Max Perlman with his twin brother Marc Perlman.
Emily Skinner in the 2012 Goodspeed Musicals production The Great American Mousical
Emily Skinner and David Beach in the 2012 Goodspeed Musicals production The Great American Mousical.
Emily Skinner and David Beach in the 2012 Goodspeed Musicals production The Great American Mousical.
David Beach and Emily Skinner in the 2012 Goodspeed Musicals production The Great American Mousical.
Grilling some protein with Christian Delcroix (left), Alessa Neeck, and my Carnegie Mellon pal, Patrick Cummings.
The famous Goodspeed wardrobe supervisor, John Riccucci, who is rumored to also live in the theater.
Finished with two shows. As you can see, some can make it, some can’t.
Benjamin Eakeley and me posing with my longtime buddy Noah Galvin.
Our composers James McDonald (left) and Robert Gerlach (right) with our director Vince Pesce.
Once these fans found out Hunter had a Tony Nomination, they wanted him to join in on the autograph session.
The Hunters of Broadway!!! Now all we need is Hunter Foster and Parrish and we would be set.
Marcy Heisler, Zina Goldrich, and the super handsome actor playing Geoffrey. They are some of the best composers I know. And the sweetest women alive.
Our brilliant director, Vince Pesce, giving me a note. He should know better.
Break time!
Liz Pearce, who plays the saucy maid, catching up on a little reading. And what better reading than Ed Dixon’s incredible memoir. It’s so good you would think it was fiction.
Lynne Wintersteller (Closer Than Ever fans out there?), Liz Pearce (Billy Elliot), Audrie Neenan (Sister Act) and Alyssa Gagarin (who will also be starring in Our Town upcoming at Ford’s Theater).
“Boardwalk Empire” star Peter Van Wagner, filling out his absentee ballot just after his character was killed off. Sucks to be him. Or does it?
Ed Dixon, veteran of 15 Broadway shows, who steals our show nightly. Well. Not from everyone. :-)
Pre-Act 1. I’d like to mention that the opening of the show is titled “Weekend in the Country Air”. Which led me to ask, which came first, Something’s Afoot or A Little Night Music?
Warming up before the show. Or shows, I should say.
Well, that’s it! I hope you enjoyed my backstage photo tour of Goodspeed's Carousel.
Its 5 o'clock somewhere!
A very wise painter?
Cutie Patootie Fred Thornley IV.
Wait, this isn't Sound of Music? Dang, Maria Briggs.
Our wonderful and talented swings Andrew Scott Holmes and Maria Briggs.
We kick and stretch.
Jennifer Evans and Aaron Young getting in some extra rehearsal OFFstage. Ahem.
B.F.F.'s 4 LIFE! Me and James Snyder.
SMILE! The attractive Jessica Bishop and Tally Sessions.
James Snyder- after!
James Snyder- before.
On this day Ron Carroll turned 77 yrs old. A legend with 20 Broadway shows under his belt!
Ronn Carroll and James Snyder patiently waiting.
Jessica Bishop, Beth Crandall and Leisa Mather catching some Zzzz's during intermission.
A brutal game of Phase 10. Don’t be fooled by their smiles.
Ahoy there on the Nancy B! Is that you, Erin Davie?
What would we do without Riccucci? John with Jenn Gambatese.
Beth Crandall. She works out.
Handsome Man! (Jonathan Rayson)
We're gonna miss you TEAL!
Beauty Shot of Erin Davie.
Edward Lawrence utilizing the hallway for a good stretch.
Patrolling the wharf.
Enjoying intermission activities in our "spacious" backstage area.
My opening night present to everyone. Mustaches and sunglasses.
Stache Attack!
Yes, this really does happen in Carousel.
Jessica Bishop visits the boys dressing room.
And she cleaned up on her very first try!!! THE END (Tony Roach, Noah Plomgren, Manna Nichols, Mark Price, Scott Cote)
An exhausted Miss Sarah Brown shrugged her shoulders with a laugh, and went to join in on the fun, placing her very first bet with the encouragement of the guys. (Tony Roach, Noah Plomgren, Manna Nichols, Mark Price, Scott Cote)
But it looked like Sky had covert plans of his own! He was in on the floating crap game too! (Tony Roach, Noah Plomgren, Mark Price, Scott Cote)
Sarah felt like she could only count on one person to help her track down the floating crap game and put a stop to the sin going on all around. She went to find her husband, Sky Masterson (Tony Roach), who had recently converted and begun walking the straight and narrow.
Sarah started to head back to the Save-a-Soul Mission, hoping Arvide could shed light on the situation. Imagine her surprise when she discovered that Arvide was also placing his own bets, all orchestrated by General Cartwright! (Kim Sava, Karen Murphy, John Jellison, Michael Biren)
Sarah even caught a deal going down between Benny and Wardrobe Supervisor, John Riccucci!
The crew also had a game going on! (Andrew Boucher, Chee Lee, Will Truscott, Eric Hansen)
While Benny was reporting on the exchange between Nathan Detroit (Mark Price) and Lt. Brannigan (David Sitler).
As it turned out, Nicely was discussing paying off the cops (Paul Aguirre)...
She sat down in the dressing room to catch her breath, when suddenly she heard the voices of Benny Southstreet (Noah Plomgren) and Nicely-Nicely Johnson (Scott Cote) coming from the costume rack.
She headed straight for the Hot Box, hoping her friend, Miss Adelaide, could report on any strange sightings. Miss Sarah was appalled to discover that there was even a crap deal going down in the crapper! (Jayme Wappel & Rod Roberts)
Further up, she spotted a bet going on between Harry the Horse (Carlos Lopez) and Big Jule (Jerry Gallagher).
Sarah stormed up the stairwell of the opera house, her jaw dropping in shock at seeing The Greek, a.k.a. Angie the Ox (Paul Aguirre), as he was pulling his dice out of his jacket pocket.
Miss Sarah quickened her pace as she fled the scene, bumping right into Rusty Charlie (Jordan Grubb), who protested that his dice were merely a good luck charm.
Just around the corner, an unassuming Mennonite couple (Michael Callahan & Kate Marilley) invited a horrified Miss Sarah to place a bet with them.
The first gambler (Ian Saunders) she found sitting at the Newsstand, unapologetically flashing his dice.
So, off she went to track down the Floating Crap Game!
This would not do. These gamblers needed to be found and given the opportunity to repent!
She couldn't believe her eyes!
Sarah Brown (Manna Nichols) was perusing her script in her dressing room, and was horrified to learn about Nathan Detroit's Floating Crap Game.
It was a normal day at the Goodspeed Opera House.
Tony Roach and Manna Nichols
Tony Roach and cast
Nancy Anderson
Karen Murphy, Jerry Gallagher and cast
Scott Cote and Noah Plomgren
Nancy Anderson
Manna Nichols and missionaries
Carlos Lopez, Mark Price and Jerry Gallagher
The cast
Nancy Anderson and Mark Price
The cast of The Circus in Winter
Emily Behny and Aaron Ramey with the cast of The Circus in Winter
Dee Roscioli, Sarah Dacey Charles, Alex Goley and Noah Plomgren
The cast of The Circus in Winter
Sarah Dacey Charles and Charles Gray
Avery Baran and Shannon Antalan
James Penca, Jim Hogan and Victoria Huston-Elem
Dee Roscioli
Shannon Antalan and Jim Hogan
James Penca
Patrick Pinnell
The Joffrays
Michael P. Price
David Viola and Lucille Viola
The Waldman-Thompsons
The Frankels
Nancy Hoffman and Michael P. Price
The McKirdys
Nick Wyman
Michael P. Price and Mark Walter
Mark Walter
Mark Walter, Francis G. Adams Jr, Christopher Kip Bergstrom, Nick Wyman and Michael Price
Christopher Kip Bergstrom
Michael P. Price and Jo-Ann Price
"Abbondanza" with head chef Martin Sola
Raising a pint on a Monday night off at the Griswold Inn Essex, CT
Bosom buddies Michael O'Flaherty (Musical Director) and Rob Ruggiero (Director)
Danny Lindgren (Jake) posing for... no one
What every Italian chef will be wearing this spring on the runways.
Paging Bill Nolte (Tony) and Noah Aberlin (Clem) to the stage please.
The Espositos: Bill Nolte (Tony) and Ann Arvia (Marie)
Tech backstage. Seth Danner, Elizabeth Ann Berg and Rachel Rhodes-Devey
The "Smoker's Lounge" outside the rehearsal space
10 minute break in the green room
Bill Nolte, Michael Price and Mamie Parris
Tech Rehearsal. Top of the show!
Rob Ruggiero (Director), Parker Esse (Choreographer) and Donna Lynn Cooper Hilton (Line Producer)
Me and Eric Ulloa
Plenty Bambini!
"My agent gets HOW MUCH commission?!"- Mamie Parris
Rachel Rhodes-Devey
A redneck on the roof. Sounds crazy no?
Tony recovers in "Love and Kindness"
Elizabeth Ann Berg and Rachel Rhodes-Devey
Victoria Castle says, "All right. Move along boys."
Practicing "Bambini"
Parker Esse works on "Sposalizio"
Damn...that's a tiny stage
Jo Sullivan Loesser signing autographs at rehearsal
Jo Sullivan Loesser reminisces with the cast
Seriously, aren't there laws against cameras in here?
Seth Danner's new suit
Tech rehearsals - setting the lights. (John Payonk and Noah Aberlin)
Sitzprobe!
First read through of the script for the creatives.
The cast's first visit to the lobby and grand staircase
Welcome Potluck Dinner on our first day, courtesy of the Goodspeed Guild.
Hello! Me in front of the Opera House.
Jordan Grubb, Noah Plomgren and Scott Cote
Scott Cote and cast
Cup o' Joe from Natalie Hill
Hello! Me in front of the Opera House.
Master Craftswoman creating my casts for act 2
Bill Nolte
Mother and son bonding
John Herrera at his station
Herrera on the set
Goodspeed and the cast of LMNOP celebrate Charlie's birthday!
Donna Lynne Champlin with her real life son Charlie at his second birthday party in the rehearsal hall
Tea time with Wilfert and Serotsky
Talia Thiesfield stretches it out!
Serotsky makes sure the flowers stay fresh
Noah Marlowe enjoying some lunch between shows
Michael Di Liberto Makes some Emergen-C
Michael Di Liberto and Serotsky attempt grooming.
Lunch on the balcony in front of the Norma Terris
Cast members take a cycling tour
Lilli and Talia working it out!
Kevin on a day off
Kevin Melendez on a bike trip
John Herrera at his station
Jared and Ming-An enjoy some together time on a break.
Harriett D. Foy displays some Nollopian pride.
Aaron Serotsky performs a character study
Mother and son bonding
John Herrera at his station
Herrera on the set
Goodspeed and the cast of LMNOP celebrate Charlie's birthday!
Donna Lynne Champlin with her real life son Charlie at his second birthday party in the rehearsal hall
Tea time with Wilfert and Serotsky
Talia Thiesfield stretches it out!
Serotsky makes sure the flowers stay fresh
Noah Marlowe enjoying some lunch between shows
Michael Di Liberto Makes some Emergen-C
Michael Di Liberto and Serotsky attempt grooming.
Lunch on the balcony in front of the Norma Terris
Cast members take a cycling tour
Lilli and Talia working it out!
Kevin on a day off
Kevin Melendez on a bike trip
John Herrera at his station
Jared and Ming-An enjoy some together time on a break.
Harriett D. Foy displays some Nollopian pride.
Aaron Serotsky performs a character study
Morning Coffee with Noel Coward or Graham Keen...
Chelsea Morgan Stock is a real knockout offstage too. Here she leads a workout with Ross Lekites and Jessi Trauth.
Photog extraordinaire Max Perlman with his twin brother Marc Perlman.
Are they smize-ing, Tyra?
Max Perlman
Grilling some protein with Christian Delcroix (left), Alessa Neeck, and my Carnegie Mellon pal, Patrick Cummings.
The famous Goodspeed wardrobe supervisor, John Riccucci, who is rumored to also live in the theater.
Finished with two shows. As you can see, some can make it, some can’t.
Benjamin Eakeley and me posing with my longtime buddy Noah Galvin.
Our composers James McDonald (left) and Robert Gerlach (right) with our director Vince Pesce.
Once these fans found out Hunter had a Tony Nomination, they wanted him to join in on the autograph session.
The Hunters of Broadway!!! Now all we need is Hunter Foster and Parrish and we would be set.
Marcy Heisler, Zina Goldrich, and the super handsome actor playing Geoffrey. They are some of the best composers I know. And the sweetest women alive.
Our brilliant director, Vince Pesce, giving me a note. He should know better.
Break time!
Liz Pearce, who plays the saucy maid, catching up on a little reading. And what better reading than Ed Dixon’s incredible memoir. It’s so good you would think it was fiction.
Lynne Wintersteller (Closer Than Ever fans out there?), Liz Pearce (Billy Elliot), Audrie Neenan (Sister Act) and Alyssa Gagarin (who will also be starring in Our Town upcoming at Ford’s Theater).
“Boardwalk Empire” star Peter Van Wagner, filling out his absentee ballot just after his character was killed off. Sucks to be him. Or does it?
Ed Dixon, veteran of 15 Broadway shows, who steals our show nightly. Well. Not from everyone. :-)
Pre-Act 1. I’d like to mention that the opening of the show is titled “Weekend in the Country Air”. Which led me to ask, which came first, Something’s Afoot or A Little Night Music?
Warming up before the show. Or shows, I should say.
Grilling some protein with Christian Delcroix (left), Alessa Neeck, and my Carnegie Mellon pal, Patrick Cummings.
The famous Goodspeed wardrobe supervisor, John Riccucci, who is rumored to also live in the theater.
Finished with two shows. As you can see, some can make it, some can’t.
Benjamin Eakeley and me posing with my longtime buddy Noah Galvin.
Our composers James McDonald (left) and Robert Gerlach (right) with our director Vince Pesce.
Once these fans found out Hunter had a Tony Nomination, they wanted him to join in on the autograph session.
The Hunters of Broadway!!! Now all we need is Hunter Foster and Parrish and we would be set.
Marcy Heisler, Zina Goldrich, and the super handsome actor playing Geoffrey. They are some of the best composers I know. And the sweetest women alive.
Our brilliant director, Vince Pesce, giving me a note. He should know better.
Break time!
Liz Pearce, who plays the saucy maid, catching up on a little reading. And what better reading than Ed Dixon’s incredible memoir. It’s so good you would think it was fiction.
Lynne Wintersteller (Closer Than Ever fans out there?), Liz Pearce (Billy Elliot), Audrie Neenan (Sister Act) and Alyssa Gagarin (who will also be starring in Our Town upcoming at Ford’s Theater).
“Boardwalk Empire” star Peter Van Wagner, filling out his absentee ballot just after his character was killed off. Sucks to be him. Or does it?
Ed Dixon, veteran of 15 Broadway shows, who steals our show nightly. Well. Not from everyone. :-)
Pre-Act 1. I’d like to mention that the opening of the show is titled “Weekend in the Country Air”. Which led me to ask, which came first, Something’s Afoot or A Little Night Music?
Warming up before the show. Or shows, I should say.
B.F.F.'s 4 LIFE! Me and James Snyder.
SMILE! The attractive Jessica Bishop and Tally Sessions.
James Snyder- after!
James Snyder- before.
On this day Ron Carroll turned 77 yrs old. A legend with 20 Broadway shows under his belt!
Ronn Carroll and James Snyder patiently waiting.
Jessica Bishop, Beth Crandall and Leisa Mather catching some Zzzz's during intermission.
A brutal game of Phase 10. Don’t be fooled by their smiles.
Ahoy there on the Nancy B! Is that you, Erin Davie?
What would we do without Riccucci? John with Jenn Gambatese.
Beth Crandall. She works out.
Handsome Man! (Jonathan Rayson)
We're gonna miss you TEAL!
Beauty Shot of Erin Davie.
Edward Lawrence utilizing the hallway for a good stretch.
Patrolling the wharf.
Enjoying intermission activities in our "spacious" backstage area.
My opening night present to everyone. Mustaches and sunglasses.
Stache Attack!
Yes, this really does happen in Carousel.
Jessica Bishop visits the boys dressing room.
David Viola and Lucille Viola
The Waldman-Thompsons
The Frankels
Nancy Hoffman and Michael P. Price
The McKirdys
Nick Wyman
Michael P. Price and Mark Walter
Mark Walter
Mark Walter, Francis G. Adams Jr, Christopher Kip Bergstrom, Nick Wyman and Michael Price
Christopher Kip Bergstrom
Michael P. Price and Jo-Ann Price
Jo-Ann Price and Michael P. Price
Patrick Pinnell
The Joffrays
Michael P. Price
David Viola and Lucille Viola
The Waldman-Thompsons
The Frankels
Nancy Hoffman and Michael P. Price
The McKirdys
Nick Wyman
Michael P. Price and Mark Walter
Mark Walter
Mark Walter, Francis G. Adams Jr, Christopher Kip Bergstrom, Nick Wyman and Michael Price
Christopher Kip Bergstrom
Michael P. Price and Jo-Ann Price
Jo-Ann Price and Michael P. Price
Jo-Ann Price and Michael P. Price
Diane Sobolewski
And she cleaned up on her very first try!!! THE END (Tony Roach, Noah Plomgren, Manna Nichols, Mark Price, Scott Cote)
An exhausted Miss Sarah Brown shrugged her shoulders with a laugh, and went to join in on the fun, placing her very first bet with the encouragement of the guys. (Tony Roach, Noah Plomgren, Manna Nichols, Mark Price, Scott Cote)
But it looked like Sky had covert plans of his own! He was in on the floating crap game too! (Tony Roach, Noah Plomgren, Mark Price, Scott Cote)
Sarah felt like she could only count on one person to help her track down the floating crap game and put a stop to the sin going on all around. She went to find her husband, Sky Masterson (Tony Roach), who had recently converted and begun walking the straight and narrow.
Sarah started to head back to the Save-a-Soul Mission, hoping Arvide could shed light on the situation. Imagine her surprise when she discovered that Arvide was also placing his own bets, all orchestrated by General Cartwright! (Kim Sava, Karen Murphy, John Jellison, Michael Biren)
Sarah even caught a deal going down between Benny and Wardrobe Supervisor, John Riccucci!
The crew also had a game going on! (Andrew Boucher, Chee Lee, Will Truscott, Eric Hansen)
Even Adelaide (Nancy Anderson) and her Debutants (Katya Preiser, Christine Cornish-Smith, Kate Marilley, and Kim Sava) were in on the crap game!
While Benny was reporting on the exchange between Nathan Detroit (Mark Price) and Lt. Brannigan (David Sitler).
As it turned out, Nicely was discussing paying off the cops (Paul Aguirre)...
She sat down in the dressing room to catch her breath, when suddenly she heard the voices of Benny Southstreet (Noah Plomgren) and Nicely-Nicely Johnson (Scott Cote) coming from the costume rack.
She headed straight for the Hot Box, hoping her friend, Miss Adelaide, could report on any strange sightings. Miss Sarah was appalled to discover that there was even a crap deal going down in the crapper! (Jayme Wappel & Rod Roberts)
Further up, she spotted a bet going on between Harry the Horse (Carlos Lopez) and Big Jule (Jerry Gallagher).
Sarah stormed up the stairwell of the opera house, her jaw dropping in shock at seeing The Greek, a.k.a. Angie the Ox (Paul Aguirre), as he was pulling his dice out of his jacket pocket.
Miss Sarah quickened her pace as she fled the scene, bumping right into Rusty Charlie (Jordan Grubb), who protested that his dice were merely a good luck charm.
Just around the corner, an unassuming Mennonite couple (Michael Callahan & Kate Marilley) invited a horrified Miss Sarah to place a bet with them.
The first gambler (Ian Saunders) she found sitting at the Newsstand, unapologetically flashing his dice.
So, off she went to track down the Floating Crap Game!
This would not do. These gamblers needed to be found and given the opportunity to repent!
She couldn't believe her eyes!
Sarah Brown (Manna Nichols) was perusing her script in her dressing room, and was horrified to learn about Nathan Detroit's Floating Crap Game.
It was a normal day at the Goodspeed Opera House.
Even Adelaide (Nancy Anderson) and her Debutants (Katya Preiser, Christine Cornish-Smith, Kate Marilley, and Kim Sava) were in on the crap game!
Manna Nichols
Tony Roach and Manna Nichols
Tony Roach and cast
Nancy Anderson
Karen Murphy, Jerry Gallagher and cast
Scott Cote and Noah Plomgren
Nancy Anderson
Manna Nichols and missionaries
Carlos Lopez, Mark Price and Jerry Gallagher
The cast
The cast
Nancy Anderson and Mark Price
Jordan Grubb, Noah Plomgren and Scott Cote
Scott Cote and cast
The cast
Diane Sobolewski
The cast of The Circus in Winter
Emily Behny and Aaron Ramey with the cast of The Circus in Winter
The cast of The Circus in Winter
Dee Roscioli, Sarah Dacey Charles, Alex Goley and Noah Plomgren
The cast of The Circus in Winter
Sarah Dacey Charles and Charles Gray
Avery Baran and Shannon Antalan
James Penca, Jim Hogan and Victoria Huston-Elem
Dee Roscioli
Shannon Antalan and Jim Hogan
James Penca
The cast of The Circus in Winter
Diane Sobolewski
Say goodnight Goodspeed…
We kind of love each other, lol.
I don’t think that’s Santa, Joy
Hey Michael, what’s my next line???
The man, the myth, the legend, Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you John Riccucci. Wardrobe Master
Perchik (Abdiel Vivancos) and Nachum share a quick moment backstage
The line to get upstairs for the next scene, have I mentioned it’s small at The Goodspeed Opera House.
Darren Matthias (The Constable) taking in the view of the Connecticut River
More members of the infamous Anatevka knitting club: Lori Wilner (Golde) and Joy Hermalyn (Fruma-Sarah)
Paige Sommerer (Swing) making her debut with us as Rifka. She was flawless you guys!!!
Snacks, Snacks, and more Snacks!!! John takes care of us.
Look Ma, no hands!!! Act 1 is done!!!
Darren Matthias getting his wig prep to become his alter ego Benjamin Mordecai from Gina Ferrucci while Charles South watches on.
My alter ego, Yussel the Hatmaker
Jen Brissman (Chava) getting some pointers from Charles South (Mendel) on the very important art of juggling.
Jeanette Minson gets prepped for her first time on as Grandma Tzeitel
Curtis Schroeger (our Dance Captain) checking on some notes for our cast.
Barrie Kreinik, one of our knitting crew, working on her next masterpiece. I think it’s going to be a car, lol.
A little tune-up before “To Life” (Tim Hassler, Fyedka)
A quick “Sabbath Prayer” selfie
Eileen Tepper awaits for my arrival and for “The Sabbath Prayer”
Michael J. Farina (Mordcha) watching “If I Were A Rich Man” as he readies to enter for his first scene.
Charles South (Mendel) loves his props a little too much
One of our super swings, Rob Montgomery, always at the ready to jump into the show
David Perlman (Motel) makes sure the girls hit their marks in Matchmaker
Abdiel Vivancos taking a little personal meditation time before his first scene as Perchik. #iampeace
Our Russian boys Will Burton and Dereck Seay getting in a good warm-up before “To Life”
The Sons: Will Burton, Matt Amira (Avram), Charles South (Mendel), and David Perlman (Motel)
Allegra Rosa (Bielke), Ladies and Gentlemen I give you the future of Broadway
Darren Mathias (The Constable) awaits his first entrance
Our Head Carpenter Chee Lee at the ready
Getting ready to step out onto the roof (Max Chucker)
But first some last minute pointers for Max Chucker (The Fiddler)
All prepped and ready to go on as Nachum the beggar…
The ladies of Fiddler on the Roof: Joy Del Valle (Shprintze), Elizabeth DeRosa (Hodel), Barrie Kreinik (Tzeitel), Paige Sommerer (Swing), Allegra Rosa (Bielke), Jen Brissman (Chava), and Jeanette Minson (Ensemble)
John Payonk (Lazar Wolf) works very hard to stay warm in Anatevka
While Joy Hermalyn (Fruma-Sarah) catches up with Adam Heller (Tevye) before places.
Jeremy Lawrence finding his inner Rabbi
Abdiel Vivancos (Perchik) always with a smile on his face.
Our star, our champion, Adam Heller prepping for his demanding role as Tevye.
Dereck Seay greets the cast at the callboard the only way he knows how
Charles South checking the callboard for any important news of the day
Down in the green room our crew and orchestra prep for Fiddler in the best way possible, with Jim Carrey.
Roughly two hours later my trip to work is coming to an end.
Taking in the sun as I make my way down the river. I might have got a little too much…
All prepped and ready to go on as Nachum the beggar…
Jesse Swimm
The cast of Fiddler on the Roof
Cheryl Stren and Lori Wilner
Will Burton and the cast of Fiddler on the Roof
Adam Heller and John Paynok
Matthew Amira, Charles South, Will Burton and Jesse Swimm
Adam Heller
The cast of Fiddler on the Roof
Jen Brissman, Barrie Kreinick and Elizabeth DeRosa
The cast of Fiddler on the Roof
Adam Heller
Adam Heller and Max Chuker
The cast of Fiddler on the Roof
The cast of Fiddler on the Roof
The cast of Fiddler on the Roof
Cheryl Stren and Lori Wilner
Will Burton and the cast of Fiddler on the Roof
Adam Heller and John Paynok
Matthew Amira, Charles South, Will Burton and Jesse Swimm
Adam Heller
The cast of Fiddler on the Roof
Jen Brissman, Barrie Kreinick and Elizabeth DeRosa
The cast of Fiddler on the Roof
Adam Heller
Adam Heller and Max Chuker
The cast of Fiddler on the Roof
The cast of Fiddler on the Roof
The cast of Fiddler on the Roof
Cheryl Stren and Lori Wilner
Will Burton and the cast of Fiddler on the Roof
Adam Heller and John Paynok
Matthew Amira, Charles South, Will Burton and Jesse Swimm
Adam Heller
The cast of Fiddler on the Roof
Jen Brissman, Barrie Kreinick and Elizabeth DeRosa
The cast of Fiddler on the Roof
Adam Heller
Adam Heller and Max Chuker
The cast of Fiddler on the Roof
The cast of Fiddler on the Roof
The cast of Fiddler on the Roof
Cheryl Stren and Lori Wilner
Will Burton and the cast of Fiddler on the Roof
Adam Heller and John Paynok
Matthew Amira, Charles South, Will Burton and Jesse Swimm
Adam Heller
The cast of Fiddler on the Roof
Jen Brissman, Barrie Kreinick and Elizabeth DeRosa
The cast of Fiddler on the Roof
Adam Heller
Adam Heller and Max Chuker
The cast of Fiddler on the Roof
The cast of Fiddler on the Roof
Adam Heller
Diane Sobolewski
Emily Skinner in the 2012 Goodspeed Musicals production The Great American Mousical
Emily Skinner and David Beach in the 2012 Goodspeed Musicals production The Great American Mousical.
Emily Skinner and David Beach in the 2012 Goodspeed Musicals production The Great American Mousical.
David Beach and Emily Skinner in the 2012 Goodspeed Musicals production The Great American Mousical.
