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Sullivan Rep
PRESENTS
Music & Lyrics by
STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Book by
HUGH WHEELER
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC is presented by arrangement with Music Theater International.
THE TEAM
DIRECTION & CHOREOGRAPHY by: Dan Sullivan
MUSICAL DIRECTION by: Jenny Tsai
STAGE MANAGEMENT by: Samantha MacPhee
INTIMACY DIRECTION by: Kristian Espiritu
COSTUME DESIGN by: DW
HAIR & MAKEUP DESIGN by: Bridget Sullivan
TECHNICAL DIRECTION by: John Sullivan
LIGHTING DESIGN by: Erik Fox
SOUND DESIGN by: Paul Roach
LIGHT BOARD OPERATION by: Bridget Donovan
SPOTLIGHT OPERATION by: Jill Craig
WARDROBE by: Holly Sullivan
PROPERTIES DESIGN by: Rick Grenier
DIALECT DIRECTION by: Nora Sullivan
Note to Audience: Audio and/or visual recording of this production is a violation of United States Copyright Law and an actionable federal offense.
A Little Night Music contains adult themes which may not be suitable for all audiences.
Stephen Sondheim’s career began and ended with adaptation.
His first mainstream lyrical project (West Side Story) was an adaptation of Romeo & Juliet. Here We Are, the last musical he wrote before his death in 2021, adapted two films by Luis Bruñel: The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie and The Exterminating Angel. Of the 20 major works Sondheim had a hand in during his lifetime, 10 of them, including A Little Night Music, are adaptations.
The story being retold is Smiles of a Summer Night, a 1955 film by Ingmar Bergman (most well-known for macabre thriller The Seventh Seal.) Smiles sees its cast of lovers fumble their way through the Swedish Midsummer, a holiday celebrating the summer solstice and the promise of a bright year still to come. A Little Night Music introduces the spectre of time and the uncertainty of the future to the tale—an adaptational choice which at first may seem counterproductive. Why add extra weight to a lighthearted romantic comedy? Because Sondheim always trusted us to carry it.
Night Music also sees the addition of some characters that don’t appear in the film. These characters—the number 3, the summer night, the clowns—are present alongside our lovers as the story unfolds, and have just as much influence as any of the bodies onstage. The catch is, they don’t appear in a corporeal sense. It is up to us, the audience, to pick them out of each scene.
This summer, mere weeks before the solstice that sets our lovers in motion, we ask you to take part in the dance that is Night Music. Carry the weight, celebrate what lies ahead, and keep an eye open for the invisible figures. They are very grateful you’ve joined us here today. One of them could even be your perfect waltz partner.
Camille Cuzzupoli
Dramaturg
THE CAST
Desiree Armfeldt .................................
Fredrik Egerman .............................
Madame Armfeldt ...
Anne Egerman ........................
Carl-Magnus Malcolm .................
Charlotte Malcolm .....................
Petra ....................................................
Henrik Egerman ......................
Fredrika Egerman .............................
Frid .............................................................
Mrs. Anderssen/Dance Captain ........
Mrs. Nordstrom .................................
Mr. Lindquist ..................................
Mr. Erlanson ...........................................
Mrs. Segstrom ...........................................
Carly Evans*
Brian Higgins*
Veronica Anastasio Wiseman
Rebekah Rae Robles
Anthony Rinaldi
Andrea Giangreco
Nora Sullivan
Jacob Thomas Less
Libby Sweder
AJ Lyman
Melissa Paz*
Olivia Aniceto
Robert Orzalli*
Alex Lyons
Judi Olson
* Indicates a Sullivan Rep 2024 Company Member.
THE ORCHESTRA
Piano ...........................................
Violin 1 ............................
Violin 2 ...................
Violin 2 Sub ..........................
Viola ..................................
Viola Sub ........................
Cello ...........................
Reed 1 ........................................
Reed 2 ................................
Jenny Tsai
Ming-hang Tam
Viridiana Hernandez
Jubilee Chen
Theresa Jaques
Isaiah Chapman
Natalia McDermott
Linden Wu
Charlie Larson
ACT ONE
Night Waltz ......................................................
Now ......................................................................
Later ...................................................................
Soon ............................................
The Glamorous Life .........
Remember ......................................
You Must Meet My Wife ......................
Liaisons .............................................
In Praise of Women ..................................
Every Day a Little Death ......................
A Weekend in the Country .............................
Company
Fredrik
Henrik
Anne, Henrik, Fredrik
Fredrika, Desiree, Madame Armfeldt, Mrs. Nordstrom,
Mrs. Anderssen, Mrs. Segstrom,
Mr. Lindquist, Mr. Erlanson
Mrs. Nordstrom,
Mrs. Anderssen, Mrs. Segstrom, Mr. Lindquist,
Mr. Erlanson
Fredrik, Desiree
Madame Armfeldt
Carl-Magnus
Charlotte, Anne
Company
The Sun Won’t Set ..............................
It Would Have
Been Wonderful .........................
Perpetual Anticipation ......................
Send in the Clowns ............................................
The Miller’s Son ......................................................
Finale ................................................................
Mrs. Nordstrom,
Mrs. Anderssen, Mrs. Segstrom, Mr. Lindquist,
Mr. Erlanson
Fredrik, Carl-Magnus
Mrs. Nordstrom,
Mrs. Anderssen, Mrs. Segstrom
Desiree
Petra
Company
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Weston Friendly Society of the Performing Arts
Doug Keene
Diane Hughes
Lisa Rucinski and Paula Gannon
Newton Cultural Development
Newton City Hall
GET TO KNOW THE CAST
Olivia Aniceto (Mrs. Nordstrom) she/her is originally from Southern California and currently attends Boston Conservatory at Berklee pursuing a BFA in Musical Theater. Her most recent performances include, Boston Conservatory Mainstage (Sweet Charity) and Reagle Music Theater (Oklahoma). She also has performed across SoCal with companies such as The Rose Center Theater, Musical Theatre West, Fullerton Civic Light Opera, Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities, Candlelight Pavilion Dinner Theater, and Huntington Beach Playhouse. She thanks her best friends Bridget, Sydney, and Lauren for bringing her joy every day, and dedicates her performance to her Mom, Dad, and little sister Sofia. IG: @olivia.aniceto
Carly Evans (Desiree Armfeldt) she/her grew up in Sudbury, MA, where she currently lives with her husband and three children. When she's not onstage, you can still find her performing - as an English and drama teacher, and head of the drama program at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School. In her pre-motherhood performance life, she had the great pleasure of performing with the Concord Players, Theatre III, Flyleaf Theatre Company, Image Theater, and Saxtons River Playhouse in Vermont. She is eternally grateful to Danny, for giving her the opportunity to hop onto this side of the stage again, and to Ryan, Ethan, Miles, and Stella, for being willing to share me with others!
Andrea Giangreco (Charlotte Malcolm) she/her is a resident of Burlington. During the day, she is an IT (Epic) Business Analyst at Atrius Health. She spent the past three years obtaining an MBA from Boston University, graduating this past May. Recent credits include productions at The Umbrella, Footlight Club, Marblehead Little Theatre, Bridgewater Family Performing Arts Center, FUDGE and Longwood Players. Andrea would love to thank her family and friends, and the Sullivan Rep team!
Brian Higgins (Fredrik Egerman) he/him originates from Westborough, MA, but now hails from Northborough. Offstage, he works as a part of the IT team at Bright Horizons as the Virtual Event Producer; he is is also a theme park enthusiast (and Disney adult), an improv comedian, a hobbyist photographer, a novice crocheter, a daily Wordle player, an AMC A-Lister, and a doting uncle to Devin, Ethan, Jillian, and Josie. Brian grew up doing theater in the Westborough Public Schools and at Weston Drama Workshop under the direction of Dave Seaman, who instilled in him from an early age a love of Sondheim and the value of empathy; since then, he has performed with the Woodland Theatre Company, the Weston Friendly Society, the Vokes Players, the Concord Players, and the Westborough Players’ Club, amongst others. Instagram: @bjhiggins2. He’d like to thank and send love to everyone who has supported, encouraged, and/or put up with him- in particular his friends, his family, and the directors and music directors who have put their faith in him time and time again.
Jacob Thomas Less (Henrik Egerman) they/them is THRILLED to be in the debut season with Sullivan Rep! Jacob was most recently seen at Lyric Stage in ASSASSINS (John Hinckley Jr.). Other credits include; Moonbox: Glory (Ensemble); Greater Boston Stage Company: All is Calm (Swing); Hackmatack Playhouse: Peter and the Starcatcher (Ted), Bridges of Madison County (Michael); Boston Conservatory: Cabaret (Clifford Bradshaw) Jacob would like to thank all of their friends and family who have cheered them on throughout their journey in the theater world!! Instagram: Jless99
A.J. Lyman (Frid) he/him is honored to be back at Sullivan Rep having performed in their their inaugural production of Steel Pier. Previous credits include Simon Stride in Jekyll and Hyde (Norwood Theatre), John Brooke in Little Woman (The Concord Players), and Peter in Peter and the Starcatcher (Vokes Theatre). Thank you to Danny, the entire production team, as well as this incredible cast for an unforgettable experience. To Tem, Mom, Dad, Sis, Theo, Josie and my entire family; to my incredible friends; thank you for your constant support and for empowering me to believe in myself.
Alex Lyons (Mr. Erlanson) he/him is a Roanoke, Virginia native, currently residing in Boston, Massachusetts. Lyons teaches private voice and clarinet lessons and sings at the First Church Boston. Lyons enjoys playing Nintendo games featuring Mario and hanging out with friends, family, and his boyfriend. Some of Lyons’ previous roles include Actors Company of Natick’s Into the Woods (Milky-White/Steward), Moonbox Productions’ Sweeney Todd (Ensemble & u/s Pirelli), Attic Productions’ The Music Man (Marcellus), and Adaire Theatre’s Chicago (Amos). Lyons is a proud member of the Boston Alumni Chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon. https://www.alexanderlyonsvoice.com/ Instagram: @alex_lyons_voice
Judi Olson (Mrs. Segstrom) she/her grew up mainly in Framingham, MA, moved away, and has now returned to reside in Marlborough with her two cats. Having recently returned from NYU Abu Dhabi where she built and ran the costume shop for the Theater and Visual Arts Programs, Judi now works at College of the Holy Cross in yet another costume shop. Judi has never met a fiber craft she didn’t like, but recently she has recommitted to getting back on stage after so many years in a supporting role. Judi has had the great pleasure to perform with Weston Friendly, The Concord Players, Theater Mitu, Abu Dhabi Choral Group, and now Sullivan Rep! Many thanks to her whole family without whom none of this would be possible, and to her most enthusiastic and shortest supporters - Rose, Iris, Howard (children), Chester and Noah (cats).
Robert Orzalli (Mr. Linquist) he/him currently resides in East Boston, sharing an apartment with his sister and her dog. Born in Fairfield, CA, graduated high school in Silverdale, WA, and came to the Boston area to attend Brandeis University. He is a Quality Assurance Engineer for Veeva Systems, testing software used by participants in clinical trials. In addition to theatre, Robert enjoys weightlifting, board games, reading comics, and is an Oscar-obsessive (has seen 80% of all-time best picture nominees). Robert started acting with CSTOCK (Central Stage Theatre of County Kitsap) while in high school. Since then he has performed with Weston Friendly Society, Walpole Footlighters, Moonbox Productions, Vokes Players, Hub Theatre Company of Boston, Reagle Music Theatre, Company Theatre, Zeitgeist Stage Company, and New Rep Theatre. Instagram: @robzalli
Melissa Paz (Mrs. Anderssen) she/her is a Miami-born/Boston-based artist. Outside of performing, she works in college student mental health. Melissa has had the pleasure of working with various theaters in/near the Boston area, including Reagle Music Theatre, Weston Friendly Society, The Footlight Club, Vokes Theater, Colonial Chorus Players, and Company Theater. She's grateful to take part in the inaugural season for Sullivan Rep alongside a group of talented and hard-working people!
Anthony Rinaldi (Carl-Magnus Malcolm) he/him is a Montreal-born, Massachusetts-raised, Italian-blooded theatre-lover who resides in downtown Boston. A trained and dedicated scientist, he currently works as a Project Manager for Toxicology studies at Vertex Pharmaceuticals. However, he moonlights and side-hustles as a commission amateur baker, making celebration cakes and desserts (i.e. birthdays, weddings, showers) for family, friends, and basically anyone who asks :P (check out his baking instagram below). He has had the honor of working with wonderful theatre companies such as Theatre Uncorked, Curtain Call Theatre, Mass Arts Center, Milton Players, Walpole Footlighters, Stadium Theatre, Priscilla Beach Theatre, and Footlight Club among many others that provide an amazing space and platform for Boston performers. He would like to thank his friends, family, and Zach for always supporting him in his theatre endeavors. Insta: @bakingwithanthony
Rebekah Rae Robles (Anne Egerman) she/her grew up in Visalia, California and has lived in Boston since 2017. She got her BFA in Musical Theatre from the Boston Conservatory and currently works as a retail manager in Backbay. Since returning to theatre in 2023, Rebekah has worked with Speakeasy Stage, Reagle Music Theatre, Teatro Chelsea, the Firebird Pops and is very excited to be in Sullivan Rep’s inaugural season. Rebekahraerobles.com (ig: rebekahraerobles)
Nora Sullivan (Petra) she/her is honored to be onstage in Sullivan Rep's inaugural season! A native and resident of Wellesley, Nora is a graduate of the American Academy of the Dramatic Arts. She has worked with theaters including Irish Rep, Umbrella Stage, Reagle Music Theater, Flyleaf Theater, and The Weston Friendly Society. She spends most of her time outside of theater reading. She serves as the Executive Director for Sullivan Rep. XO to MDDJB. @norasullivan12.
Libby Sweder (Fredrika Armfeldt) she/her is excited and grateful to be joining Sullivan Rep in their inaugural season! A 6th grader in Waltham, Libby lives with her mom, dad, two younger siblings and her favorite: Marshall, the dog. A frequent performer with RMT, WCT, and WFS, some of Libby's favorite roles include Gretl in The Sound of Music at Reagle Music Theatre and Yonah in Children of Eden Jr. at WCT. Outside of school, Libby enjoys theater, reading, making art, and playing the trumpet. She sends love to her family for supporting her and gratitude to Danny and Sullivan Rep for this opportunity!
Veronica Anastasio Wiseman (Madame Armfeldt) she/her is honored to be cast in the very first season of Sullivan Rep. Veronica lives in Sharon with her husband Howard. Together they have five grown children. She has a BFA in Acting from Boston University and an MA in Speech Pathology from UMASS Amherst. Veronica is president of the board of Sharon TV where she has been an active volunteer for twenty years, hosting and producing hundreds of shows. She has served on the Sharon School Committee for over a decade. Veronica has performed with Woodland Theatre, Weston Friendly Society, Bad Habit, Bridge Rep, The Footlights Club, Commonwealth Shakespeare, Gloucester Stage, Central Square, Company One, Fresh Ink, THT Rep and she is an affiliated artist with Sleeping Weazel. (vawiseman@comcast.net). XOXOH
GET TO KNOW THE TEAM
Daniel Sullivan he/him is a graduate of the Boston Conservatory with a BFA in Musical Theater. A director, choreographer, costumer, and performer, Dan has worked at theaters throughout New England including Goodspeed Opera House, Lyric Stage Company, Reagle Music Theater, Moonbox Productions, Wheelock Family Theater, and Seacoast Repertory Theatre. He has performed in theaters across the country as Dance Captain with the National/International tour of Annie, performing in Singapore, and Jakarta as well. For the past 10 years, Dan has served as the Artistic Director of The Weston Friendly Society, the second oldest community theater in the country. There he became a two time Moss Hart Award Winner celebrating ‘outstanding theatrical productions’ for White Christmas(2013), and Annie(2018). He received DASH Awards for his choreography of Chicago with Vokes Theater, and A Chorus Line with Weston Friendly Society. Dan is so happy to begin this new adventure, putting all his different disciplines to use, and creating a professional community for artists who have other professions.
Jenny Tsai she/her is very excited to music direct her first show with Sullivan Rep. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in piano performance in Taiwan and Master’s Degree in music and music education from Columbia University. Her recent music directing credits include Guys and Dolls, Jesus Christ Superstar, Sister Act, La Cage Aux Folles, A Chorus Line, Dreamgirls, The Bodyguard the Musical, Hello Dolly, Rent, Songs for a New World and Cabaret. She would like to thank Dan for inviting her on board. "A Little Night Music" is one of her favorite shows and she feels blessed to be part of this beautiful production. She also likes to thank the entire production team, cast, and fellow musicians for trusting her and their ongoing support.
Samantha MacPhee she/her is thrilled to be joining Sullivan Rep's production team, taking on her first role as Stage Manager. She previously had the privilege of working with the Sullivan family while performing in the production of Curtains at The Weston Friendly Society. Sam would like to thank her family and friends for all their love and support!
Kristian Espiritu she/them is a Boston-based queer Filipinx artist from NYC whose family hails from the island of Luzon, Philippines. They are an actor, singer, newly certified intimacy professional, as well as a fiber artist and owner of a small business, How Bout Knot, where you can find her original pieces, home goods and accessories. Serious about community, karaoke and noodles. Intimacy Direction: Appropriate (Hovey Players). Acting: The Heart Sellers (The Huntington), Assassins (Lyric Stage), Here Lies Love (The Public), School of Rock (1st National Tour), The Rise and Fall of Holly Fudge (Merrimack Rep), Interstate (East West Players), Learning How To Read By Moonlight (Leviathan Lab), Disney Cruise Line. TV: Love Life, Younger, Ray Donovan, Hunters. Thanks to Lele and this community for welcoming my curiosities and passion. IG: @kriscendo @howboutknot. www.kristianespiritu.com
DW he/him Theatrical work has appeared regionally across the country including: The Cape Playhouse, Flat Rock Playhouse, Theatre Aspen, The SeaCoast Rep, The Alley, Mercury Theatre, etc…. NYC design credits include NYMF, NYC FRINGE, Theatre Row, The Mint, Cherry Lane, APAC, Prospect Theatre Company, Gallery Players, The Gym @ Judson Church, etc... Broadway Associate & Assistant Credits include: RACE, Everyday Rapture, Cinderella, The Threepenny Opera, The Apple Tree, The Wedding Singer. Feature Film Designs include: Little Sister currently available on Netflix and Peter & Vandy currently available on the Sundance Channel. Styled Gotta Dance! and A Day in the Life, for Broadway.com. Guest stylist for The Skivvies. Former Resident Designer at the New York Film Academy and The Actors Studio.
Bridget Sullivan she/her is originally from and resides in Wellesley, MA, having moved around the state throughout her life. During the day Bridget can be found painting houses and sets, designing wigs, dog walking or tech directing children’s theater. She currently serves on the board of The Weston Friendly Society as their Publicity Chair. Bridgets past favorite theatrical endeavors have been on stage and behind the scenes at The Weston Friendly Society, having performed, stage managed, set painted and wig designed for many of their productions. Favorites have included White Christmas (Judy/Wig Design/Set Painting), A Chorus Line (Judy) and The Sound of Music (Choreography/Wig Design/Set Painting). Thank you to MDDJNSOA for all of their love and support throughout this process and life itself.
John Sullivan he/him has worked has had a career in carpentry for over the past 30 years. He has built sets for his family all throughout the years for school and home shows alike. He has built the sets for Weston Friendly Society for over the past 10 years. He is honored to be a part of creating this dream come true for him and his family.
Erik Fox he/him is primarily the Lighting Supervisor and resident Lighting Designer for The Groton School for the past 15 years. Over the years he has been the resident designer for the Jeanette Neil dance studio, and Firebeat dance studio. His work has also been featured in productions at various academic institutions including Framingham State University, Worcester State University, and the Noble and Greenough School. Professionally his work has been featured at Speakeasy Stage Company, the Cape Playhouse, the Redhouse Theater, and most recently with Theater Uncorked. He has received multiple DASH awards for Best Lighting Design including the Weston Friendly Society production of A Chorus Line and the Longwood Players production of Urinetown. Erik has also designed over the last decade a variety of weddings and special events. For more about him please visit foxyld.com
Rick Grenier he/him grew up in Franklin MA and currently lives in Stoughton MA with husband Lou and husky Dexter. When not pursing his next theatrical undertaking, Rick has worked at Harvard University over the past 18 years where he is currently a Senior Systems Analyst. Theater was always a part of Rick's life from 4th grade (where his first role was the Pirate King!) all through college and his early life. Rick returned to the theater after an almost 20 year hiatus in a production of Sweeney Todd at Woodland Theatre Company where he first met Dan and the rest is history! Since that fateful meeting, Rick has performed in many roles exclusively at Weston Friendly Society where he also now serves as President of the Board of Directors. He has created properties for WFS for many years and has also designed for Reagle Music Theater. Rick is honored to be a part of Sullivan Reps inaugural season!!!
Paul Roach he/him from Topsfield, MA, spends his days writing control software for jet engines. In his free time, he enjoys playing brass for pit orchestras as an alterntaive to sound design. Paul is thrilled to be working with such an incredible group of talented artists; their professionalism and expertise makes his job very enjoyable!
Holly Sullivan she/her is overjoyed to be a working on another production in Sullivan Rep's inaguarl season. Originally from Weston, she now resides in Waltham where she teaches music to grades K-8. She has worked for more than 40 years at The Weston Friendly Society in many roles including direction, musical direction, costuming, dressing, and performing. She is a mom to four kids, loving the chance to work with three of them on yet another show.
Ashley DiFranza, Communications Chair
Dan Sullivan, President
Sullivan Rep Board
Margaret Ober, Treasurer
Scott Berozi, Clerk
Becca Mayersohn, Production Chair
Jenna Lea Scott, Community Chair
Brooke Weimar, Development Chair
Dan Sullivan, Artistic Director
Nora Sullivan, Executive Director
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