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Collage 2023

Production Team

Faculty AdvisorsCourtney Liu and Jane Lanier
Collage Student DirectorsAnne-Sophie Hill and Caroline Borio
PianoTyson Hankins
DrumsChristina Lowder
Front of House SupervisorDavid J. McGraw
House ManagerEmily Moxon

Musical Numbers

Something’s Coming from Sondheim on Sondheim

Music: Leonard Bernstein

Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim

Arrangement: David Loud

Director-Choreographers: Charlee Rubino & Aubee Billie

Music Director: Charlie Castro

A Wild, Wild Party from The Wild Party

Book, Music, and Lyrics: Andrew Lippa

Director: Sammy Azua

Choreographers: Anya Jones & Gabriella Scarpace

Music Directors: Hashini Amarasinghe & Gabe Tobierre

Being Alive from Company

Music and Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim

Directors: Zeth Dixon & Anne-Sophie Hill

Music Director: Kyra Britt

What Remains from Circles

Music and Lyrics: Drew Gasparini & Kasie Gasparini

Soloist: Madelynn Forcier

Up the Ladder to the Roof from Everyday Rapture

Originally recorded by: The Supremes

Book: Dick Scanlan & Sherie Rene Scott

Director: Sammy Azua

Choreographer: Helena Padial

Music Director: Caroline Borio

Adapted from Grand Night 2023 Director: Bryant Howard Choreographer: Jaron Cole
Music Director: Sitare Sadeghi

Corner of the Sky from Pippin

Music and Lyrics: Stephen Schwartz

Director-Choreographer: Nate Krohmer

Music Direction and Arrangements: Nate Krohmer

The Call by Regina Spektor

Director-Choreographer: Angelina Mancuso

Music Direction and Arrangements: Hashini Amarasinghe & Mallorie Sievert

School Song from Matilda the Musical

Music and Lyrics: Tim Minchin

Directors: Sara LiBrandi & Elsa Keefe

Choreographers: Jaid Green & Zeth Dixon

Music Directors: Tristan Altobelli & Kyra Britt

Soft Place to Land from Waitress

Music and Lyrics: Sara Bareilles

Adapted from Grand Night 2023 – Director: Kelly Belarmino
Music Director: Sujaya Sunkara

Relativity from Theory of Relativity

Music and Lyrics: Neil Bartram

Directors: Kameron Askew & Charlie Castro

Choreographer: Kameron Askew

Music Director: Charlie Castro

Agony from Into the Woods

Music and Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim

Performers: Jaid Green & Mallorie Sievert

Any Kind of Dead Person from Ghost Quartet

Music and Lyrics: Dave Malloy

Director-Choreographer: Anya Jones

Music Director: Hashini Amarasinghe

Assistant Music Director: Anya Jones

Dreaming of You/I Could Fall in Love

Originally recorded by: Selena

Music and Lyrics: Franne Golde, Tom Snow, & Keith Thomas

Director-Choreographers: Derick Donato & Campy Rodriguez

Music Direction and Arrangements: Charlie Castro

I Will Turn to You

Music: Dan Gibson

Lyrics: Christopher Staskel

Music Director: Mallorie Sievert

Staged by: Anne-Sophie Hill

Special Thanks

Brian Kremer, Kimberly Rippy, & Jenivee Bevan

Company

Courtney Liu

Courtney Liu

Kameron Askew

Kameron Askew

Charlie Castro

Charlie Castro

Kyra Britt

Kyra Britt

Derick Donato

Derick Donato

Camille Fundingsland

Camille Fundingsland

Jaid Green

Jaid Green

Elsa Oates Keefe

Elsa Oates Keefe

Sara LiBrandi

Sara LiBrandi

MK McDonald

MK McDonald

Charlie Pelletier

Charlie Pelletier

Mallorie Sievert

Mallorie Sievert

Helena Padial

Helena Padial

Hashini Amarasinghe

Hashini Amarasinghe

Angelina Mancusco

Angelina Mancusco

Anya Jones

Anya Jones

Malia Horst

Malia Horst

Gabriella Scarpace

Gabriella Scarpace

Nate Krohmer

Nate Krohmer

Jane Lanier

Jane Lanier

Dylan Moore

Dylan Moore

Gavin Miller

Gavin Miller

Eric Pettit

Eric Pettit

Cassidy May Benullo

Cassidy May Benullo

Kyle Brady

Kyle Brady

Tinkie Jones

Tinkie Jones

Kate Ragan

Kate Ragan

Brooke Chamberlin

Brooke Chamberlin

Ella Davison

Ella Davison

Gabe Tobierre

Gabe Tobierre

Andrew France

Andrew France

Lauren Trethaway

Lauren Trethaway

George Zemla

George Zemla

Courtney Liu

Courtney Liu is a choreographer and Assistant Professor of Music Theatre at Elon. Courtney has published her pedagogical research in the Journal of Dance Education (JODE) and presented at the National Dance Educator’s Organization, CORPS de Ballet International, and the Embodied Learning Summit. Performing credits include The Phantom of the Opera (Broadway cast), Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Queen of the Night, AEA & Disney developmental labs, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Cincinnati Ballet, and the Peridance Contemporary Dance Company.

Kameron Askew

Kameron Askew is pumped for you all to catch this awesome piece of devised theatre. You might've spotted him in A Chorus Line earlier this year, and he's excited for his upcoming senior year at Elon. Big thanks to Cc, Ken, Prof Warren, & Chris. Enjoy the show! Insta: kam.j.a

Charlie Castro

Charlie Castro is a junior musical theatre major. He is a Miami, Florida native. He is incredibly excited to be working on the music team and to be playing live instruments for the show! He wants to thank his family and friends for their constant support in all of his artistic endeavors!

Kyra Britt

Kyra Britt is excited to be an assistant Music Director for A Chorus Line. She has enjoyed working on such a phenomenal production, and is thankful for the cast, crew, and creative team for making that possible. Special thanks to Chris Rayis, and Hashini for supporting her in this endeavor.

Derick Donato

Derick is so excited to be back on the McCrary Stage performing in A Chorus Line. Favorite credits include The Little Mermaid (Prince Eric), On Your Feet! (Swing), & The Bridges of Madison County (Ensemble). Special thanks and shoutout to the cast and creatives, as well as my friends and family!! @derickgdonato

Camille Fundingsland

Camille Fundingsland is a senior BFA Musical Theatre Major all the way from San Diego, California. Theater: Spring Awakening (Thea) at the Vanguard Theater Company. Workshops: Deep Water Ballad (Ruth Carter) Educational Theatre: Myths & Hymns (soloist), Deep Water Ballad (swing, u/s Naomi), Into the Woods (Florinda) and 42nd Street (Lorraine). Special thanks to her voice professor Dr. Polly, Mom, Dad, and her little sis Audrey for all the support! Instagram: @camille_nf https://www.camillefundingsland.com

Jaid Green

Jaid is a senior music theatre major from Wyckoff, NJ. She is excited to share Grand Night with her friends and family as her final Elon performance. Elon credits: A Chorus Line (Sheila), Spring Awakening (Associate Choreographer, Swing), Head Over Heels (Dance Ensemble), Movin' On (Assistant Director, Rachel U/S). She participated in Dance Lab New York's Broadway Choreographer’s Intensive in 2021, and interned for Thistle Dance in 2023. She is also a proud member of Vital Signs A Cappella and a Leadership Fellow.

Elsa Oates Keefe

Elsa is a senior Music Theatre major, from Lowell, MA. Recent; A Man of No Importance (Cape Rep Theatre), Fun Home (Paramount Theatre Aurora), Sister Act (Geva Theatre Center), Bridges of Madison County (Elon University), Head Over Heels (Elon University), 42nd Street (Elon University), Bubbly Black Girl.. (Elon University), The Who’s Tommy (Seacoast Rep). Many thanks to her mentors, friends, and family for their unwavering support. Extra love to her voice teacher Ken Lee! (She/They) @elsakeefe

Sara LiBrandi

Sara is both so excited and so sad to be performing in her last Grand Night. Grand Night is such a special tradition and Sara is so excited to be sharing it with all of you. During their four years at Elon Sara has been in four main stage shows - most recently the The Antipodes this winter and Spring Awakening this past fall. Thank you for being here, enjoy the show!

MK McDonald

MK is stoked for her final Grand Night at Elon! Recent credits include A Chorus Line (Val), Spring Awakening (Ensemble/Wendla U/S), Jersey Boys (Lorraine), Deep Water Ballad (Ensemble/Hill Child Shannon), 42nd Street (Peggy Sawyer), and The Addams Family (Grandma Addams). Special thanks to MK's teacher Dr. Polly, the creative team, and her supportive family. Proud cat mom.

Charlie Pelletier

Charlie is a current senior MT major from Beacon Falls, CT, and is thrilled to be taking his final Elon main stage bow in A CHORUS LINE. Past Elon credits include: Head Over Heels (Pythio), Spring Awakening (Ensemble, u/s Moritz, u/s Ernst, u/s Georg), and Movin' On (u/s Timothy). Regional credits include: Gypsy (Ensemble) at Music Theatre Connecticut. Special thanks to his mother for her never-ending love and support. Enjoy the show and long live 'lon! @charlesxpelletier

Mallorie Sievert

Mallorie is a senior Music Theatre major with a math minor in the Honors Fellows program. She was a 2020 National YoungArts Finalist and 2020 US Presidential Scholar in the Arts, and she could most recently be seen as Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, the Dragon in Shrek the Musical, and Marian in The Bridges of Madison County. She’s so excited for everything her senior year has to bring, and she hopes you enjoy the show!

Helena Padial

Helena is a Sophomore Music Theatre major from Palisades, NY and she is thrilled to be a part of this incredible cast! Some of her favorite credits include The Addams Family (Morticia), Chicago (Roxie), Spring Awakening (Adult Woman), and most recently, Elon’s production of A Chorus Line (Kristine). Helena would like to thank everyone that made this show possible! Enjoy Grand Night!

Hashini Amarasinghe

Hashini is thrilled to be part of this incredible piece of devised theatre! She hopes you enjoy!

Angelina Mancusco

Angelina Mancuso is a sophomore Music Theatre major from Bucks County, Pennsylvania and is so excited for everyone to see Grand Night! A few past credits include Mick’s Pick (Steel Pier) at Surflight Theatre, Little Red Riding Hood (Into The Woods), Anna (Frozen), and Dorothy (The Wizard of Oz). She wants to thank her parents for their constant love and support, and she hopes everyone enjoys the show!

Anya Jones

Anya is so excited to be apart of her second Grand Night! Some of her favorite credits include Marcy Park in 25th Annual... Spelling Bee and Robin/Associate Choreographer in Something Rotten at Festival 56. She has had the honor of working at the Tony Award Winning Signature Theatre in Billy Elliot and with the icon Debbie Allen in her original show Brothers of the Knight. Thank you so much to the entire cast and crew. She hopes everyone enjoys the show!

Malia Horst

Malia Horst is a Sophomore Music Theatre major and welcomes you to Myths and Hymns! Her past credits include Marian U/S, Chiara U/S, and Ensemble in Elon’s Bridges of Madison County, Cinderella in Into the Woods, Inga in Young Frankenstein, and Marty in Grease. Most recently, she worked as a Summer Resident Artist (roles including Snow White, Wendy, Various) at The Palace Theatre. Special thanks to Alexandra Joye Warren and Chris Rayis for allowing us to be a part of such a creative space! Enjoy the show!

Gabriella Scarpace

Gabriella is a current sophomore and is so excited for her second Grand Night! She was just seen in A Chorus Line as Judy at Elon University. This past summer, she had the opportunity to work at Grandstreet Theatre as Atina/Dance Captain in their production of The Little Mermaid. Last winter at Elon, Gabriella was in her first Elon show, The Bridges of Madison County as Chiara/Ensemble/Marge US. She wants to thank the faculty for helping her grow and making her who she is today. Gabriella cannot wait for what comes in the future! Let's make it the best!

Nate Krohmer

Nate is excited to be in his first Shakespeare show ever! He is a proud member of Elon Musical Theatre’s class of 2026 and was seen in Spring Awakening this fall as Ernst. He wants to thank his family and his fellow forest lords Lauren and Kav for their love. Enjoy the show.

Jane Lanier

Jane is thrilled to have helmed this production of A Chorus Line. She has performed or directed this show nine times now and learned the role of Cassie from Baayork Lee, the original Connie and Director of the 2006 Broadway Revival. Other Regional/Off- Broadway Director/Choreographer credits include: The Cher Show, Emma, Mamma Mia!, King's Speech, Chicago, Cabaret, Hair, Guys & Dolls, The Wild Party, Smokey Joe's Cafe, Pippin, A Little Night Music, Ring of Fire, Johnny Guitar, and Nightingale. As a performer, Jane has worked all over the country Regionally, on Pre-Broadway and National Tours, and on Broadway in six shows, including Fosse - Drama Desk Award Nomination- and Jerome Robbins' Broadway- Tony Award Nomination. As an educator she worked at UCLA, Pepperdine University, and was an Associate Professor at Roosevelt University where she developed and headed the Musical Theater with a Dance Concentration program. She is a proud SDC, AEA, and SAG/AFTRA member.

Dylan Moore

Dylan Moore is very excited to be performing in Collage this year and would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her!

Gavin Miller

Gavin is a first-year Music Theater major from Milwaukee, WI and he is so excited to be apart of his first Grand Night! You may have previously seen Gavin in A Chorus Line as "Wrong Arms Roy," or, perhaps, in the dance studio, correcting those arms before tonight. He hopes you all enjoy the show!

Eric Pettit

Eric Pettit is a first-year music theatre major and is thrilled to be performing in his first Grand Night! He was last seen in Elon’s production of A Chorus Line playing Mark Anthony. He hopes that you enjoy the show.

Cassidy May Benullo

Cassidy (She/Her) is a first year Music Theatre Major from Los Angeles, California. She has had an incredible time preparing for her first Grand Night, and is so excited for you to see it!

Kyle Brady

Kyle is a first year BFA Music Theater major from Winston-Salem, NC and is thrilled to be a part of MT 27. Kyle was most recently seen as Tom in A Chorus Line and Noel Gruber in Ride The Cyclone. He would like to thank his family and friends for their continued support as he begins his four years here at Elon. Enjoy the show!

Tinkie Jones

Tinkie can’t wait to perform in her first Elon mainstage! She is a first-year from Dunwoody, Georgia. She loved working on a devised piece of theater and hopes you enjoy! All the love to her parents for their endless support.

Kate Ragan

Kate Ragan is from Goldsboro North Carolina and has loved every minute of her freshman year as a Music Theatre Major at Elon University. Her most recent credit was performing with the West Virginia Huntington Symphony last summer. A huge thank you and love you to her family and to Kate McMillan.

Brooke Chamberlin

Brooke is overjoyed to be making her mainstage debut at Elon in Myths and Hymns. She would like to think her cast mates and creative team for making her first show at Elon such a lovely experience. Enjoy the show!

Ella Davison

Ella (she/her) is a first-year music theatre major and is thrilled to be a part of Collage 2023! She was most recently seen as Ilse in Spring Awakening at Queensbury Theatre. She is incredibly grateful to come all the way from Houston to Elon and would like to thank the faculty for allowing her to be a part of this wonderful program!

Gabe Tobierre

Gabe Tobierre is a sophomore Music Theatre Major and is so thrilled to be back for Collage! He worked this summer at the New London Barn Playhouse in Guys & Dolls, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, and The Wedding Singer. He can next be seen as a part of this year's fall play: John Proctor is the Villain which runs October 6-10 in Roberts Studio Theatre! He hopes you have a grand ole' time watching this years version of Collage!

Andrew France

Andrew is so excited to be performing in his second Grand Night! He was most recently seen in Elon University’s Spring Awakening as Moritz. He is currently in the rehearsal process for Myths and Hymns. He hopes you enjoy Grand Night!

Lauren Trethaway

Lauren Trethaway (She/Her) is a first year Music Theatre Major here at Elon University. Originally from Westford, Massachusetts, she is grateful for this amazing opportunity to step into the next chapter of her life at Elon. As well, she is excited to perform in her first main stage production!

George Zemla

George is overjoyed and so grateful to be here! His favorite credits include The Trail to Oregon! (Grandpa), Disassembly (Stanley), and the student film The Dark Knight Before Christmas (The Joker). Coming from sunny California, where he arrived from Poland, George is relentless in pursuing his Music Theatre BFA. Love you mom!