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Production History
Artists listed with an (^) are Group Theatre Too Company Members
Artists listed with an (*) are Actors Equity Members
"TAPE"
by Stephen Belber
The 78th Street Theatre Lab
New York City
October 2008
Starring Nicky Romaniello^ | Alex Maxwell^ | Cristina Marie^
Directed by Jeff Brelvi^
Film Production by Michael Hoyt
Production Manager: Justin Boccitto^
"THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES"
by Frank D. Gilroy
Produced under the Equity Special Agreement Contract
The Johnson City Community Theatre
Johnson City, TN
June, 2008
Starring Michael Blevins^* | Lisa Love | Ryan Gregorio^
Directed by Michael Blevins^*
Assistant Director/Executive Producer, Justin Boccitto^
"THE BOYFRIEND"
by Sandy Wilson
in conjunction with Starwood Performing Arts Camp
The Johnson City Community Theatre
Johnson City, TN
June 2008
Directed & Choreographed by Michael Blevins^*
Executive Producer, Justin Boccitto^
Musical Director, Jennifer Palmer
Program Coordinator, Lisa Love
Assitant Director, Ryan Gregorio^
"SEESAW"
Book by Michael Bennett, Music by Cy Coleman, Lyrics by Dorothy Fields
Produced under the Equity Showcase Code
The Connelly Theatre
New York City
March 2008
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Directed & Choreographed by Michael Blevins^*
Musical Direction by Christine Riley^
Featuring Cristina Marie^ & Tim Falter*
Paul Aguirre*, Sara Andreas*, Crystal Chapman*, Brian Duryea^,
Ann Ehnes, Ryan Gregorio^, Kevin B. Johnson, Stephanie Long,
Geoffrey Mergele, Janelle Neal*, Emily Knox Peterson*,
Jennifer Sanchez, Stacey Sipowicz*, Sidney Erik Wright*
Production Stage Manager, Kelly Varley*
Costume Design, Vangeli
Percussion, Satch Vivenzio
2nd Keyboards, Sol Bloch
Bass, Scott Thorton
Assistant Stage Manager, Mary Ann Penzero^
Associate Director/Choreographer, Justin Boccitto^
"CHOREOGRAPHER'S CANVAS"
The Connelly Theatre
New York City
March 2008
Program Director, Justin Boccitto^
Production Stage Manager, Greg LoProto
Lighting Design, Patrick Bellino
Choreographers: Michael Caban, Ginger Cox, Jessica Danser, James DeForte, Geoffrey Doig-Marx, Dana Fisch, Ryan & Joanna Greer, Alison Otto, Mary Ann Penzero^, Tracie Stanfield, Kate Swan, Justin Boccitto^ & Michael Blevins^
"COUNT TO TEN"
Book & Lyrics by Michael Blevins
Music by Michael Blevins, Scott Knipe, Bruce Sacks & David Wollenberger
The Johnson City Community Theatre
Johnson City, TN
Directed & Choreographed by Michael Blevins*^
Featuring Justin Boccitto^ & Jennifer Avila^
with Brian Merker, Lexie Spiers, Heather Lightcap & Jacob Burlas
Musical Director, Christine Riley^
Percussions, Andrew Blevins
Production Stage Manager, Cristina Marie^
Company Manager, Brian Duryea^
Lighting Design, Paul Gregorio^
Costume Design, Karen Brewster
"COUNT TO TEN"
Book & Lyrics by Michael Blevins
Music by Michael Blevins, Scott Knipe, Bruce Sacks & David Wollenberger
14th Street Theatre
New York City
June 2007
Directed & Choreographed by Michael Blevins*^
Featuring Justin Boccitto^ & Jennifer Avila^
with Brian Merker, Lexie Spiers, Heather Lightcap & Jacob Burlas
Musical Director, Christine Riley^
Percussions, Jeff Brelvi^
Accompanist, Christine Riley^
2nd Keyboards, Anthony Travaglini^
Production Stage Manager, Paul Gregorio^
Company Manager, Brian Duryea^
Lighting Design, Paul Carbone
Costume Design, Bob Flanagan
"QUICK CURTAINS"
an evening of shorts
14th Street Theatre
New York City
June 2007
Directed by Michael Blevins*^
Featuring Cristina Marie^, Juli Greenberg^, Stephanie Templin^, Brian Duryea^, Mary Ann Penzero^, Justin Boccitto^, Brittany Jeffrey, Ryan Gregorio^, Nicky Romaniello^, Jeff Brelvi^, Alex Maxwell^, Joe Harrington^, Sammy Pearlman, Tyler Rai, Jane Brelvi, Ian Smith
Ligthing Designer, Paul Gregorio^
Stage Manager, Steven Ferri
Company Manager, David Melendez
"COUNT TO TEN"
Book & Lyrics by Michael Blevins
Music by Michael Blevins, Scott Knipe, Bruce Sacks & David Wollenberger
Chelsea Studios Run-Through Presentations
New York City
March 2007
Directed & Choreographed by Michael Blevins*^
Featuring Justin Boccitto^ & Jennifer Avila^
with Brian Merker, Lexie Spiers, Heather Lightcap & Jacob Burlas
Musical Director, Anthony Travaglini^
Percussions, Jeff Brelvi^
Accompanist, Christine Riley^
Production Stage Manager, Cristina Marie^
Company Manager, Brian Duryea^
Production Consultant, Mary Ann Penzero^
"TOM SAWYER"
Book by Sara Spencer, Music by Barbara Bornham
In conjunction with the PS #75 Afterschool Program
GTT Performers Playground Program
The Emily Dickinson School
New York City
March 2007
Directed & Choreographed by Michael Blevins*^
Associate Director/Choreographer, Jeff Brelvi^
Director of Education, Juli Greenberg^
Musical Director/Accompanist, Christine Riley^
Lighting Designer, Christopher Hoyt^
Production Assistants, Brian Duryea^, Jennifer Avila^, Cristina Marie^ & Stephanie Templin^
Producer, Justin Boccitto^ & Marge Hudson
"PENNIES FROM HEAVEN"
A GTT Fundraiser
Centenary Performing Arts Guild, NJ
August 2006
Direction b, Justin Boccitto^ & Michael Blevins*^
Production Manager, Cristina Marie^
Accompanist, Erich Rausch
"TOM SAWYER"
Book by Sara Spencer, Music by Barbara Bornham
In conjuction with The Pomfret School
Woodstock, Vermont
April 7th & 8th, 2006
Directed & Choreographed by Michael Blevins*^
Associate Director/Choreographer, Justin Boccitto^
Dance Captain, Nicole Fosse^
"YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN"
based on the comic strip "Peanuts" by Charles M. Schulz
Music & Lyrics by Clark Gesner
In conjunction with the PS #75 Afterschool Program
GTT Performers Playground Program
The Emily Dickinson School
New York City
March 22nd, 2006
Directed & Choreographed by Michael Blevins*^, Justin Boccitto^, Juli Greenberg^
Lighting Designer, Christopher Hoyt^
Musical Director, Charles Czarnecki^
Percussion, Nicky Romaniello^
Sound Design, Cristina Marie^
"FORTRESS"
by Michael Scanlan
The Sharon Academy, Vermont
written by Michael Scanlan
Directed by Michael Blevins*^
Associate Director, Justin Boccitto^
Lighting Designer, Christopher Hoyt^
"MAMA SAID...THE SONGS OF CASS ELLIOT"
Centenary Performing Arts Guild
Hackettstown, New Jersey
January 22nd, 2006
starring Alisa Schiff*^
Musical Director, Steven Ray Watkins
with Jerry Smith & Julie Stirman
Directed by Lennie Watts
Lighting Design by Christopher Hoyt^
Sound Engineer, Nick Straka
Lighting Operator, Nicky Romaniello^
Production Stage Manager, Paul Gregorio^
Lobby Entertainment, Alex Maxwell^
"HOW TO EAT LIKE A CHILD"
Book by Delia Ephron, John Forster & Judith Kahan
Music and Lyrics by John Forster
Based on the Book by Delia Ephron
in conjunction with the PS #75 Afterschool Program
GTT Performers Playground Program
The Emily Dickinson School
New York City
March 23rd, 2005
Directed by Michael Blevins*^, Justin Boccitto^ and Juli Greenberg^
Musical Director, Accompanist, Brenna Sage
Drums, Nicky Romaniello^
Guitar, Alex Maxwell^
"VANITIES"
by Jack Heifner
starring Juli Greenberg^, Sandra Hoyt^, Stephanie Templin^
Centenary Performing Arts Guild
Hackettstown, NJ
March 19th, 2005
Directed by Justin Boccitto^
Lighting Design by Christopher Hoyt^
Production Stage Manager, Nicky Romaniello^
"YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN"
based on the comic strip "Peanuts" by Charles M. Schulz
Music & Lyrics by Clark Gesner
starring Joe Harrington^ ~ Cristina Marie^
Nicky Romaniello^, Justin Boccitto^, Stephanie Templin^, Alex Maxwell^
Centenary Performing Arts Guild
Hackettstown, NJ
March 18th & 19th, 2005
Directed and choreographed by Michael Blevins*^
Lighting Design by Christopher Hoyt^
Production Stage Manager, Jennifer Avila^
Set Design/Construction by Bruce Perry
"LOVE LETTERS"
by A.R. Gurney
starring Sarah Bell^ & Justin Boccitto^
Centenary Performing Arts Guild
Hackettstown, NJ
February 14th, 2004
Directed by Michael Blevins*^
Lighting Design by Christopher Hoyt^
Production Stage Manager, Paul Gregorio^
"THE BROADWAY KID"
Book by Alexander D. Rulin, Music by George M. Cohan
starring Nicky Romaniello^, Cristina Marie^, Justin Boccitto^ & Sarah Bell^
The Emily Dickenson School
New York City
November 3rd, 2004
Directed and choreographed by Michael Blevins*^
Production Assistant, Juli Greenberg^
"MAN WANTED"
starring Alisa Schiff*^
The Duplex Cabaret Theatre
New York City
June 2nd - June 16th, 2004
"HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS"
a cabaret celebration
Pax Amicus Castle Theatre
Budd Lake, NJ
December 22nd, 2003
Production Directors: Michael Blevins*^ & Justin Boccitto^
Musical Director, Accompanist, John Bowen
Lighting Design by Christopher Hoyt^
"OLD FRIENDS"
an evening of cabaret
Centenary Performing Arts Guild
Hackettstown, NJ
August 3rd, 2003
Production Directors: Michael Blevins*^ & Justin Boccitto^
Musical Director, Accompanist, John Bowen
Lighting Design by Christopher Hoyt^
GENERATION TAP ~ PRODUCTION HISTORY
Sunday, May 29th 2005
Generation Tap performed at the 2005 Tap Extravaganza presented by The New York Committee to Celebrate
National Tap Dance Day. The evening took place in the Haft Auditorium at Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC. Visit www.nytap.org.
July 10th, 2004
Generation Tap performs Off-Broadway in "Tap Treasures, Tap Masters" as part of the New York City Tap Festival at the New Duke Theatre located at 229 West 42nd Street. The festival included such tap legends as: Dr. Jimmy Slyde, Mike Minery, Brenda Bufalino, Jason Samuels, Germaine Goodson, Randy Skinner, Tony Waag, Roxane Butterfly, and many more. Visit www.atdf.org.
June 26th, 2004
Generation Tap appeared as special guest artists in Astoria Dance Centre's "Memories: Then & Now" at the Queens Theatre in the Park in Flushing Meadow/Corona Park in New York.
February 23rd 2004
As part of Group Theatre Too's School For Young Performers Tap Residency Program in Dover High School - New Jersey, Generation Tap perform ed a special "Introduction to Tap" for the Freshmen, Sophomore, and Junior students of Dover High School.
February 20th 2004
Generation Tap performed several works and pieces including, "Today", "Hand Me Downs", "Boys Will Be Boys" and "Tap Tap" at Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre, NYC, NY.
December 22nd 2004
Generation Tap performed their new piece "Tap, Tap" at Group Theatre Too's holiday cabaret, "Home for the Holidays" at Pax Amicus Castle Theatre in Budd Lake, NJ.
October 13th 2004
The entire Generation Tap company performed "Step In Time" at The Trilogy Theatre, NYC
August 3rd, 2004
GTT's cabaret production of Old Friends featuring Generation Tap in "A Buck & A Wing"
June 17th, 2004
The Trilogy Theatre, NYC
Generation Tap members Nicky Romaniello & Michael Blevins perform Dream Girl
May 16th, 2004
The Trilogy Theatre, NYC
Generation Tap member Justin Boccitto performs Bus Stop Tap
AFTERMATH ~ PRODUCTION HISTORY
Sepetember 13th, 2006 - Long Beach High School, Long Island
Seen by the entire student body of Long Beach High School.
September 24th, 2005 - Suffolk Arts-in-Education Showcase, Long Island
"Aftermath" performed as part of the Suffolk Arts-in-Education showcase. The event included in-school programs throughout the area of Long Island and New York.
September 13th, 2005 - Renaissance Charter School, Queens, NY
Rebecca Slotnick, student activities director at the Renaissance Charter School engaged GTT's "aftermath" for the the High School and 7th-8th graders at the school. The performance took place at The Natives Theatre in Queens.
March 21st, 2005 - Hopatcong High School & Middle School, NJ
Leticia Anthes, School Social Worker and Thomas Vera, Director of Student Activities, commissions aftermath for Middle School as well as High School students education.
February 10th, 2005 - Blair Academy, NJ
David Vacharis of Blair Academy presents aftermath in Blair's state-of-the-art theatre facility. The play once again captivates and generates thought and discussion.
January 31st, 2005 - Edgemont Junior & Senior High School
Student Activities Coordinator, Peter Read of Edgemont High School, brings aftermath to Junior and Senior High students. In addition to the Q & A Period with the actors, Mr. Read organized group discussions with the student body. Sandra Hoyt joins the ensemble cast in the role of 'Robin' along with Jennifer Avila returning in the role of 'Halle'.
November 15th, 2004 - Dover High School, NJ
Linda Seeley of Tiger RAP invites GTT to return to Dover High School and present aftermath to the Freshman class. GTT member Sarah Bell and hip-hop instructor Jeff Brelvi join the cast in the roles of "Halle" and "Darren" respectively.
May 20th, 2004 - Roslyn High School, Long Island
Barbara Hochman, social worker at Roslyn High School, invited GTT to perform "aftermath" to 750 students attending Roslyn High in Roslyn Heights, Long Island. In light of the National Ban of the dietary supplement, Ephedra, referred to in "aftermath", the authors of "aftermath" made slight script revisions to heighten the impact of the play.
December 22nd, 2003 - Pax Amicus Theatre, New Jersey
"aftermath" performs as part of GTT's Christmas Cabaret "Home for the Holidays" at the Pax Amicus Castle Theatre in Budd Lake, NJ. GTT member, Jennifer Avila joined the cast stepping in for Daisy Castellucci in the role of "Halle". Proceeds from "Home for the Holidays" benefited GTT's Social Awareness Program and helped continue bringing "aftermath" into school systems throughout the Tri-State area.
December 8th, 2003 - Dover High School, New Jersey
Tiger Rap, a social service agency in New Jersey, has hired GTT to present "aftermath" for the public school students attending Dover High School in Dover, NJ. GTT will perform the play twice on Monday, December 8th in the Dover High School auditorium. The first performance is at 8am and the second at 9:30am. The "Great Neck" cast of aftermath will return in their respective roles.
November 25th, 2003 - Adelphi University, Long Island
GTT's Social Awareness Theatre performed "aftermath" at Adelphi University in Long Island. This presentation was a part of a "Leadership Convention" with over 300 students, principals, and school leaders attending the performance. GTT company members Juli Greenberg and Alex Tejero join the cast for this special presentation of aftermath.
November 13th, 2003 - Great Neck, NY
GTT's Social Awareness Theatre program performed "aftermath" at Great Neck North High School in Long Island this fall. GTT appeared before 950 students as part of the school-wide "Respect Your Body" day on November 13th. This year "Time" magazine listed Great Neck North as the 17th best High School in the Nation and as a point of interest Gold Medalist, Sarah Hughes, is currently enrolled at the Great Neck facility.
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