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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 (MFA) is a movement storyteller who draws upon experience in music theatre, dance theatre, and interactive theatre to choreograph, direct, and perform. She is an Assistant Professor of Music Theatre at Elon. Courtney has a forthcoming publication in the Journal of Dance Education and has presented her research 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, Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Queen of the Night, AEA & Disney developmental labs, Norwegian Cruise Lines, & Peridance Contemporary Dance Company.

Kameron Askew

Kameron Askew is so excited to be performing in Collage 2023. He was most recently seen working in Columbus ohio performing in Andrew Lippa's The Wild Party and Beautiful:The Carole King Musical at Short North Stage. He also made his mainstage debut in the ensemble of Head Over Heels. He would like to thank his friends, family, and faculty, for all of their consistent support!

Charlie Castro

Charlie Castro is a sophomore music theatre major at Elon University. He is a Miami, Florida native. Some of his past favorite theatre roles include Hot Blades Harry in Urinetown, Harry Houdini in Side Show, & Javert in Les Miserables. He wants to thank his family & friends for all of their constant support in all of his artistic endeavors. He is incredibly grateful to be doing what he loves most!

Kyra Britt

Kyra is a senior Music Theatre major, and is very excited to perform in Spring Awakening! She has previously performed in Elon’s productions of Deep Water Ballad and Movin' On. Kyra is grateful for her supportive professors, peers, and family members. She looks forward to creating more lasting memories throughout her final year. Many thanks to the creative team, cast, and crew for all they have done.

Derick Donato

Derek is a current Junior Music Theatre Major from Upstate NY, and super excited to be taking the stage once again for Collage ‘23. Favorite credits include: The Little Mermaid (Prince Eric), On Your Feet (Male Swing), & Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour). Huge thanks to his family, friends, and mentors for their constant support - Enjoy the show! @derickgdonato

Camille Fundingsland

Camille Fundingsland is a senior MT all the way from San Diego, California. Recent Credits: Spring Awakening (Thea) at the Vanguard Theater Company. Elon: 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

Jaid Green

Jaid is a senior music theatre major from Wyckoff, NJ. She is thrilled to share the story of Spring Awakening as the associate choreographer and swing alongside this fantastic cast and creative team. Elon credits: Movin' On (Assistant Director and Rachel U/S), Head Over Heels (Dance Ensemble). She has 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 (Martha) is a senior Music Theatre major. She cannot believe this is her last time performing on the McCrary stage. She is going to miss her Elon community so much. She is so grateful for this fabulous rehearsal process and excitedly looks forward to what the rest of senior year holds. She previously was Jack's Mother in Into The Woods and understudied Darla in Deep Water Ballad last spring. She would like to thank her family and friends for all their support! ig: sara_libi

MK McDonald

MK is stoked for her final performing arts season at Elon! Recent credits include 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 teams, and her supportive family. Proud cat mom.

Charlie Pelletier

Charlie is a senior musical theatre major from Beacon Falls, CT and is beyond thrilled to be apart of Spring Awakening. Other Elon credits include: Head Over Heels (Pythio) and Movin' On (u/s Timothy). They also were in Renegade's most recent musical She Loves Me (Sipos). Regional credits include: Gypsy at Music Theatre of Connecticut (Ensemble). Special thanks to his mother for her never ending love and support. Enjoy the show and Long Live Elon! @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 and she is thrilled to be performing in her first main-stage production at Elon! Some of her favorite credits include Chicago (Roxie), Guys and Dolls (Adelaide), and Addams Family (Morticia). Helena would like to extend a huge thank you to all who have made this show possible. Break a leg to the cast of Spring Awakening!

Hashini Amarasinghe

Hashini is thrilled for you to see Spring Awakening! Recent credits include Deep Water Ballad (Hill Child) and Aida (Amneris). Many thanks to her incredibly supportive family, friends, and mentors. Enjoy the show!

Angelina Mancusco

Angelina Mancuso is a sophomore Music Theatre major from Bucks County, Pennsylvania and is so excited to perform in Collage this year! 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 acknowledge the amazing faculty for helping bring Collage together, and her classmates that made this process so memorable. Also, she wants to thank her family for their constant love and support and thank her class of 26’ for making Elon home.

Anya Jones

Anya (@_anyakatherine) is so excited to be starting her sophomore year at Elon University. She has had the honor to work at the Tony Award-Winning Signature Theatre (Billy Elliot) and with the legendary Debbie Allen in her original show Brothers of the Knight. This past summer, Anya was lucky enough to make her professional choreographer debut in Illinois at Festival 56. Some of her other favorite credits are Spelling Bee (Marcy), Something Rotten (Robin), and Charlie...Chocolate Factory (Veruca). Special thanks to all her friends, family, and professors!!

Malia Horst

Malia Horst is a Sophomore Music Theatre major and welcomes you to Collage 2023! 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. She is thrilled to perform in such an inspiring student run showcase. Thank you to everyone (specifically Courtney Liu and Jane Lanier) for their dedication to making this such a rewarding process. Enjoy the show!

Gabriella Scarpace

Gabriella is a current sophomore and is so excited for this upcoming year! 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, 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 this year! Let's make it the best!

Nate Krohmer

Nate is happy you could come see today's show! A sophomore musical theatre major, he has had the opportunity to be a part of Chris Rayis's Deep Water Ballad production and reading this summer in NYC. As always, he thanks his family and friends for their support.

Jane Lanier

Jane is very happy to join the Elon faculty this year. Previously, she was at Roosevelt University in Chicago as Head of Musical Theater with a Dance Concentration program. Jane is a proud Union member, belonging to SDC, AEA, and SAG/AFTRA. As a performer, she did six Broadway shows and earned both Drama Desk and Tony Award Nominations.

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 Miller is a first-year Music Theatre major and is thrilled to be apart of Collage 2023! He is also thrilled to have escaped the arctic weather in Wisconsin. Enjoy Collage!

Eric Pettit

Eric Pettit (He/Him) is a first year music theatre major and is so excited to be performing in his first production as an Elon student. Eric is from Dayton, Ohio and hopes that everyone enjoys the show!

Cassidy May Benullo

Cassidy is a first year Music Theatre major. She has loved getting to work on the incredible costumes for Spring Awakening, and can't wait for you to see this incredible show. Enjoy!

Kyle Brady

Kyle Brady (he/him) is a first year in the Music Theater department at Elon University. He is extremely excited to embark on this journey with the rest of the Music Theater class of 2027! As well, he is looking forward to his first annual production of Collage!

Tinkie Jones

Tinkie cannot wait for an inaugural Elon performance tonight! She is in her first year and hails from Atlanta, Georgia. So much love to all the teachers who got her here, and to her family (the best cheerleaders!) <3

Kate Ragan

Kate is a first year here at Elon University and is so excited for her first Collage! She is so grateful to be surrounded by such hardworking and kind peers and cannot wait for the next four years!

Brooke Chamberlin

Brooke is a first year Music Theatre major at Elon. She is so excited for the next four years in this program and to perform in her first annual production of Collage!

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 a Sophomore BFA Music Theater major, and he is so excited to be making his Elon Mainstage debut in Spring Awakening. Some of his favorite credits include: Leaf Coneybear in 25th...Spelling Bee, Billy Flynn in Chicago, and Steven Kodaly in She Loves Me. He would like to thank you for coming to see the show and hopes you enjoy it! @andrewlfrance

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 annual production of Collage!

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!