SULLIVAN REP PRESENTS
Music by
Richard Oberacker
Lyrics & Book by
Richard Oberacker & Robert Taylor
BANDSTAND is sponsored by Kim & Owen Sullivan
BANDSTAND is presented in agreement with Concord Theatricals.
THE TEAM
DIRECTION & CHOREOGRAPHY by: Dan Sullivan
MUSICAL DIRECTION by: Doug Benishek
STAGE MANAGEMENT by: Maya Concepcion
ASSISTANT MUSICAL DIRECTION by: Karin Denison
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGEMENT by: Ronnie Ross
SEASON INTERN: Kenly Murray
ONSTAGE MUSICAL CONSULTATION by: Hollis W. Sullivan
INTIMACY DIRECTION by: Kate Dugas
MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTATION by: Nathan Brewer and Madeline Wigon
COSTUME DESIGN by: DW
HAIR & MAKEUP DESIGN by: Bridget Sullivan
TECHNICAL DIRECTION by: John Sullivan
LIGHTING DESIGN by: Erik Fox
PROPERTIES DESIGN by: Rick Grenier
WARDROBE by: Judi Olson
DRAMATURGY by: Camille Cuzzupoli
COMPANY MANAGEMENT by: Julianna Tusler
Content Warning: Bandstand contains themes of loss, grief, and trauma, as well as depictions of war and violence. Strobes will be used throughout the performance.
Note to Audience: Audio and/or visual recording of this production is a violation of United States Copyright Law and an actionable federal offense.
DIRECTORS NOTE
Thank you for being here—and thank you for welcoming us into this community as we begin our first official season here in Dedham!
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As Artistic Director of Sullivan Rep, I’ve been thinking a great deal about our season theme: “Crossroads and Watersheds.” It’s a theme that feels incredibly personal right now. Our company may not be new to creating theater, but we are new members of this vibrant artistic community. This moment—sharing our first production as residents of Mother Brook Arts and Community Center with all of you—is a watershed moment for us. A step towards what we hope will be a growing, lasting partnership.
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For me, BANDSTAND felt like a fitting beginning to that journey. Set in 1945, at the end of a world-changing war, the musical follows veterans who return home only to discover that moving forward isn’t as simple as stepping off a train. Their crossroads are internal, invisible, and deeply human. Donny and the members of the Donny Nova Band choose to confront their experiences and trauma not by burying it, but by transforming it—through music, friendship, honesty, and the bravery it takes to create something new out of pain. Their story is one of healing, resilience, and community, as well as a reminder that these crossroads are more common among us than we may at first realize. They happen when we find people who see us, support us, challenge us, and remind us that hope is still possible.
Our season continues to explore these transformative moments in very different ways. Merrily We Roll Along looks at the crossroad moments that shape a lifetime—moments when ambition, friendship, and dreams collide, and choices reverberate back and forth through time. Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None confronts a darker kind of watershed moment, when past actions catch up to us and the truth becomes inescapable. And in A Christmas Carol, we celebrate one of the most iconic transformations in literature, as Scrooge discovers that it is never too late for generosity, empathy, and renewal. Together, these stories create a season-long conversation about the moments that change us, the choices made in those moments, and the directions they then send us in.
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As we settle into the beautiful community here at Mother Brook and begin building on these new relationships, we do so with excitement, gratitude, and a deep commitment to earning our place in this community. This season marks a watershed moment for us, too: a chance to listen, to learn, and to create meaningful, resonant work with and for the audiences around us.
Thank you for sharing the beginning of this chapter with us. We’re honored to be here with you and we can’t wait to share where this journey leads next.
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Dan Sullivan
Director, BANDSTAND
Artistic Director, Sullivan Rep
THE CAST
Donny Novitski ....................................................
Julia Trojan ............................................................
June Adams ..........................................................
Jimmy Campbell ........................................................
Davy Zlatic .................................................................
Nick Radel .......................................................
Wayne Wright .......................................................
Johnny Simpson ..............................................
Jean Ann Ryan/Ensemble ...........................
Ensemble .................................................................
Ensemble/Roger ................................................
Ensemble .................................................................
Ensemble .............................................................
Ensemble/Jo .............................................................
Ensemble/Michael ...............................................
Ensemble ......................................................
Ensemble/Dance Captain ........................................
Ensemble/Al .............................................................
Ensemble ..................................................................
Ensemble ................................................................
Ensemble/Oliver ................................
Ensemble .......................................................
Ensemble/Wayne's Wife ...................................
Kevin Hanley*
Melissa Paz*
Marcia Irwin*
Andy Ross
Jacob Less
Anthony Rinaldi*
Robert Orzalli
Dom Pappagallo
Andrea Giangreco
Anelise Allen
Ohad Ashkenazi
Nate Conrow
John Crampton
Carly Evans*
Will Fafard, Jr.
Caroline Granahan
Alecia Love
Sean Morris
Jessica Ober
Justin Peavey
Tyler Pilkington-Sperry
Alexander Skagggs
Bridget Sullivan
* Indicates a Sullivan Rep 2025 Company Member
THE ORCHESTRA
Piano/Conductor .............
Percussion .........................................................
Trumpet .....................................................................
Trombone One .......................................................
Trombone Two ...................................................
Reed One ..........................................................
Reed Two ...............................................................
Reed Three .........................................................
Reed Sub ..............................................................
Violin ...........................................................................
Bass .....................................................................
Doug Benichek, Karin Denison
Gabe Klavans
Nich Hill
Molly Rose
Collin Tyrell
Jeff Leonard
Vivek Patel
Dave Daqui;;
Mike Jacobs
Julia Hu
Art Esposito
MUSICAL NUMBERS
ACT ONE
Prologue ............................................
Just Like it Was .................................................
Donny Novitski.....................................................................
I Know a Guy .....................................
Ain't We Proud .............................................
Proud Riff .........................................................
Who I Was .................................................................................
Counterpoint/Pie Jesu ........................................
First Steps First ...................................................
Breathe .........................................................
​​You Deserve It ..............................................
Who I Was Reprise ..................................................................
Love Will Come and Find Me Preprise ........................
Dwight Anson & Jean Ann Ryan ................
Love Will Come and Find Me ........................................
Right this Way .................................................................
Donny, Michael, Ensemble
Donny, Ensemble
Donny
Donny, Jimmy, Davy, Nick,
Wayne, Johnny
The Band, Ensemble
Wayne, Ensemble
Julia
Julia, Ensemble
Julia, The Band,
The Band, Ensemble
The Band, Ensemble
Julia
The Band
Jean Ann, Ensemble
The Band
The Band
ACT TWO
Entr'acte .................................................................
Nobody ..................................................​
The Boys are Back .........................
I've Got a Theory .................................
Everything Happens .......................................................
Welcome Home Preprise ..................................
Welcome Home Romantic .....................................
Band in New York City ........................
This is Life ..........................................................
Love Will Come Audition .......................................
This is Life Reprise ................................................
Welcome Home .......................................................
Epilogue ...............................................
Orchestra
The Band, Ensemble
Davy, Johnny, Ensemble
The Band, Ensemble
June
Donny, Julia
The Band
The Band, Ensemble
Donny, Julia
The Band
The Band
The Band
The Band, Ensemble
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Ryan DuBray
Mother Brook Arts & Community Center
The Middlesex School Theater Department
Erin Becker
Elise Marshall
Dedham Cultural Council
Mass Cultural Council
The Weston Friendly Society of the Performing Arts
Robert Pascucci
Alexa Flinker
Doug Keene
Diane Hughes
Wellesley Players
Our Lady's Academy Facilities
Seacoast Repertory Theatre
The Costume Studio
MEET THE CAST
GET TO KNOW THE CAST
Anelise Allen (she/hers) is thrilled to make her Sullivan Rep debut! Originally from Belmont, Anelise currently lives and works in Boston. She's performed in theaters throughout Greater Boston, including The Weston Friendly Society, and Reagle Music Theater. She would like to thank her family for all their love and support.
Ohad Ashkenazi (he/him) is an Assistant Professor at Berklee College of Music. Recent credits: The Treehouse Collective: The Ballad Of Little Jo (Player Eight). Moonbox Productions: The Thanksgiving Play (Caden), Fangirl (Ben+). HaSimta Theater: HaPundak (Shawn). Film & Television: Shkufim (Invisible People), Od Sipur Echad (One More Story). Recording & Voiceover: Show Me, It’s Not You - It’s Me, Music Kreation II, Shkufim, Shababnikim. Catch him this May as Nigel Bottom in Lyric Stage’s Something Rotten! Much love to my family for their endless support! Website: Ohadmusic.com, Instagram: @ohadashkenaz
Nate Conrow (he/him) resides in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he works as a courier for Uber and as a freelance scenic worker. Outside of performing, Nathan skateboards at Crompton Skatepark and Vessel Skate Park, practices film-making, video editing, photography, and animation. Having animated for JacknJellifys “Battle For Dream Island.” Nathan has been performing in musicals and straight plays for 8 years. After attending Dean College's theatre program for one year with a concentration in musical theatre, Nathan dropped out to pursue a career as a performer from home. Utilizing resources such as dance classes, vocal lessons, involvement in his town's local DIY music scene, and community theatre. Nathan has performed with Emerald City Theatricals, The Bradley Playhouse, Stadium Theatre, The Complex Performing and Creative Arts Centre, and Don't Tell Mama NYC. Nathan would like to thank his family for their continued support and his friends for being here. IG @Afriquatious
John Crampton (he/him) has resided in Dedham for the last 9 years and is so excited to be performing with Sullivan Rep for the first time! He is currently the Director of Dance at Thayer Academy in Braintree, as well as Wardrobe Manager at The Company Theatre. He earned his BFA at SUNY Fredonia where he majored in Acting and Dance. John has worked and/or performed with The Company Theatre, Vokes Players, Hingham Civic Theatre, Canton Community Theatre, Massasoit Community Theater, Riverside Theatre Works, The Weston Friendly Society, The Footlight Club, and the emBODY Project.
Carly Evans (she/her) is thrilled to return to Sullivan Rep as a season three company member. She is a resident of Sudbury, where she teaches English and drama at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School, and runs the LSB Players, the school's extracurricular theatre program. Carly has a BFA in Drama from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, and an MA in Theatre Education from Emerson College, which really just means she spends a lot of time bouncing back and forth between onstage and off. She has performed, directed, and taught at various theatres and schools across New England and New York, including and especially at Concord Youth Theatre, where she grew up as a young performer way back when! She is incredibly grateful, as always, to her husband Ryan and her three amazing kids, Ethan, Miles, and Stella, for their unwavering support and encouragement. And thank you, Danny, for always seeing me better than I can ever see myself!
Will Fafard, Jr. (he/they) resides in Lynn Massachusetts, where he currently works as a dance instructor and choreographer! Will has been perusing a career in dance for years and is now credited in many theaters and dance studio’s in New England for choreography, education, and, instruction. On stage, Will has worked with many theaters and companies such as Weston Friendly Society, Theatre Company of Saugus, North Shore Music Theatre, Ogunquit Playhouse, Marblehead Little Theatre, PDP, And is so grateful and delighted to be joining Sullivan Rep once again!
Thanks to mom, and friends! Instagram: @Willfafardjr
Andrea Giangrecco (she/her) is a resident of Burlington, and thrilled to be back with Sullivan Rep for their third season. During the day, she is an IT (Epic) Business Analyst at Atrius Health. Recent credits include Charlotte Malcolm in Sullivan Rep’s Elliot Norton nominated production of A Little Night Music. She has also participated in 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, her dog Bandit, and the Sullivan Rep team!
Caroline Granahan (she/her) resides in Sudbury with her fiancé and their dog, Jack. By day, she is a School Adjustment Counselor at Pine Hill Elementary School in Sherborn, and in her free time she enjoys reading, running, and listening to podcasts. Caroline adores Sullivan Rep and is so thrilled to be back for her third production with them, after appearing in Steel Pier and Hairspray. She has also performed with the Concord Players and the Weston Friendly Society. She sends her love to the South Carolinians and, of course, to Graham, who will likely be at every performance.
Kevin Hanley (he/him) is excited to be back on the Sullivan Rep stage after performing as Bill Kelly in the company's first show ever, Steel Pier. He was also a company member for season 2. A Framingham resident, Kevin has been performing throughout New England his whole career. Outside of theater, Kevin works at Harvard University as a Training Program Manager for their Environmental Health and Safety department. Previous theater involvement includes Moonbox Productions, Longwood Players, Bad Habit, and more. Special thanks, as always, to Chris for being so supportive through all of these theater endeavors.
Marcia Irwin (she/her) resides in Wayland with her husband and two children where she is actively involved in the educational and artistic community. After 30+ years in the financial industry, she is now pursuing her passion in the arts as a photographer and a performer. Marcia has performed at the Weston Friendly Society, Marblehead Little Theater and Norwood Theatre and has also acted in several Boston University Film projects. She is also a former Miss New York and singer in the Miss American Program. She is the treasurer for the Weston Friendly Society Board and runs a professional photography business (www.marciairwin.com). Instagram: @marcia.irwin, Facebook: Marcia Cillan Irwin. Much love to Derrick, Alex, Izzy and Friends for their unwavering support!
Jacob Less (they/them) is thrilled to be back with Sullivan Rep for this production of Bandstand! Previous credits include Sullivan Rep- Steel Pier (Happy McGuire), A Little Night Music (Henrick Egerman) and Hairspray (Fender/Swing), Lyric Stage- Our Town (Sam Craig and others) and Assassins (John Hinckley Jr.), Umbrella Stage- Full Monty (Ethan Girard), Greater Boston Stage- All is Calm (Swing), Moonbox- Glory (Ensemble). A big shout to their family and their partner Lindsey for being wonderful support systems. Keep showing up for the arts and prioritizing your communities!
Alicia Love (she/her) is originally from St. Louis, Missouri and currently resides in Waltham, Massachusetts. She works full-time as the Student Services Specialist at Boston Ballet School and also teaches at On Your Toes Dance Theatre in Acton, MA. Alicia earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance with a concentration in Contemporary from Lindenwood University in May 2023. During her undergraduate career, Alicia performed at The Big Muddy Dance Festival, Detroit Dance City Festival, American College Dance Association, and Lindenwood University’s Fall, Winter, and Spring Concerts. Following graduation, she spent the summer of 2023 in Becket, Massachusetts as a Production Intern at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. While in Massachusetts, Alicia has performed with Sullivan Rep in Steele Pier, Hairspray, and Can-Can, as well as Weston Friendly Society’s Curtains. She is also a member of Pantos Project Dance Company, where she continues her training as an apprentice. Alicia is excited to further her theatre journey with Sullivan Rep this year. Instagram: @alicia.love1005
Sean Morris (he/him) currently lives in Malden and works as an actor at the Boston Tea Party Ships Museum. Sean first got into theater in the fourth grade performing with Natick Drama Workshop in his hometown. He graduated from Dean College with a B.A. in Theater, where he won multiple awards for acting and singing, and was an Irene Ryan national finalist in Washington D.C. performing at the Kennedy Center. After college Sean worked as a stand-up comedian and as a singer songwriter. He took a hiatus from acting and served as a Corporal in the U.S. army for 8 years. Sean's true passion has always been acting and since returning to Boston he has performed with A Common Thread Theater, Shots Boston, Ghosts & Gravestones, and most recently The Boston Tea Party. Instagram: @seanryanmorris Huge thanks to my wife Emily and my cat Fizzie.
Jessica Ober (she/her) currently lives in Waltham, a short drive from where she was raised in Weston. She teaches sixth grade math in Arlington, where she loves to tap around the classroom in addition to sharing her love of math. She has performed with both Weston Friendly Society and Riverside Theatre Works, including A Chorus Line at both theaters (her favorite show). Recently, she was delighted to explore the production side of theater by choreographing Weston Friendly Society’s She Loves Me. She is thrilled to be performing with Sullivan Rep again, having appeared in season one's Steel Pier and season two's Hairspray and Can-Can. She cannot wait for another Daniel Forest Sullivan dance show!
Robert Orzalli (he/him) moved a lot growing up, living in 6 states before graduating high school in Silverdale, WA, until settling in the Boston area after graduating from Brandeis University. Now at his longest address in East Boston, he works as a Quality Assurance Engineer for Veeva Systems, testing software for participants in clinical trials. Outside of theatre, Robert enjoys weightlifting, board games, reading comics, and is an Oscar-obsessive (has seen 84% of all-time best picture nominees). Robert started acting with CSTOCK (Central Stage Theatre of County Kitsap) while in high school. He has performed with Weston Friendly Society, Norton Singers, 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
Dom Pappagallo (he/him) has spent his whole life in Malden, MA where he was raised by his parents, two Air Force veterans. When not performing, Dom works for the Boston Red Sox giving tours of Fenway Park as well as various theater education positions at theaters such as Spotlight Music & Theater Academy and Reagle Music Theatre. As a performer, Dom has appeared on stage at Riverside Theatre Works, The Footlight Club, Reagle Music Theatre, Marblehead Little Theatre, and is stoked to be in his third production at Sullivan Rep. Dom would like to thank his family, friends, the entire Sullivan Rep team, and Abby. @dompappagallo
Melissa Paz (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 the Boston area, including Reagle Music Theatre, Wheelock Family Theater, Treehouse Collective, Weston Friendly Society, The Footlight Club, and Company Theater. Endless gratitude to Sullivan Rep for the opportunity to step into this role and make art alongside such a talented and hardworking group of people. Special thanks to her family, who infused music and community into all of life's highs and lows. This one is for Tita, mi cantante.
Justin Peavey (he/him) is a lifelong resident of Massachusetts who has been working in the Boston area for a decade. He is an avid genealogist by hobby, and is a full-time researcher at American Ancestors. He graduated from Suffolk University with a BA in Theatre. Justin was an actor/interpreter at the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum for nearly five years. He has also performed locally with Deadword Theatre Company, Pansy Rampant Productions, Apollinaire Theatre Company, and Create. Inspire. Change. Theater Company. Instagram: @justinpeavey.
Tyler Pilkington-Sperry (he/him) is excited to return to Sullivan Rep after previously appearing in Steel Pier (Buddy) and Company (Peter). He lives in Framingham with his husband of 13 years, and by day leads a customer experience team at Staples, Inc.
Tyler and his husband are close to completing their goal of visiting all 50 US states together and all seven continents (two to go!). They're also massive film fans who treat Oscar season like a national holiday. Before focusing on theater, Tyler was a principal dancer with Portland Ballet Company for 12 years. Some of his favorite ballet roles include The Nutcracker Prince, Hilarion in Giselle, The Manticore in The Unicorn, The Gorgon, and The Manticore, and Principal Soloist in Carmina Burana. His favorite theater roles include Monique in La Cage, Bobby in ACL, Phil Davis in White Christmas, Tulsa in Gypsy, Fred Casely in Chicago, Peter in Company, and KitKat Boy in Cabaret.
Anthony Rinaldi (he/him) resides in downtown Boston where he works as a project manager for toxicology safety studies at Vertex Pharmaceuticals. He is excited to return to Sullivan Rep after exploring the world of Montmartre in their luminous production of Can Can. Anthony was also last seen in the Elliot Norton award-winning production of A Little Night Music, Annie, and Hairspray with Sullivan Rep. Anthony has worked and performed with Commonwealth Lyric Theater, Mass Arts Center, Arlington Friends of the Drama, The Footlight Club, Riverside Theatre Works, and Milton Players among others. When he’s not performing or managing safety studies, Anthony is an avid baker specializing in creating custom celebration cakes and other sweet treats. He is ever grateful to his family, friends, and fiance Zach for all their love and support in his theatre journey. Follow on Instagram @bakingwithanthony.
Andy Ross (he/him) currently resides in Needham after recently moving from Medway where he lived for many years. Andy works in Alternative Fund Services at Brown Brothers Harriman in Boston, a company he has been with for over 12 years. Other than theater, Andy fills his spare time playing with his dog, hiking, and playing soccer as much as possible. Andy is excited to be back with Sullivan Rep after having been in Can-Can last Fall! He has previously performed with Weston Friendly Society, Enter Stage Left Theater, & Moonstruck Theater Company. Andy wants to thank his family & friends for continuing to support him in his theater endeavors.
Alexander Skaggs (he/him) currently lives in North Andover with his roommate and platonic life partner Kaitlin. Alex works as a bartender in Salem NH. When not involved in a production Alex spends his time using his AMC pass to keep up with the Oscar race and watch almost every movie that comes out. Alex’s last production was White Christmas in 2023 with Weston Friendly. Alex has also performed with Marblehead Little Theatre, Acting Out and Voices of Hope. Alex is excited to return to performing after a few years away and wants to thank Daniel and the whole crew at Sullivan Rep for the opportunity!
Bridget Sullivan (she/her) is thrilled to return to the Sullivan Rep stage, in their new home of Dedham. Originally from and currently residing in Wellesley, MA, she has moved around the state throughout her life. During the day Bridget can be found dog walking, wig designing, set designing/painting or choreographing. She currently serves as the Production Coordinator for The Weston Friendly Society of the Performing Arts. Bridgets past favorite theatrical endeavors have been on stage and behind the scenes at The Weston Friendly Society, having performed, choreographed, stage managed, set painted and wig designed for many of their productions. Favorites have included Curtains (Bambi/Wig Design/Set Painting), White Christmas (Judy/Wig Design/Set Painting), A Chorus Line (Judy) and The Sound of Music (Choreography/Wig Design/Set Painting) as well as Steel Pier (Precious McGuire) at Sullivan Rep. Thank you to MDDJNSOA for all of their love and support throughout this process and life itself.
GET TO KNOW THE TEAM
Daniel Sullivan (he/him) is honored to be the Artistic Director of Sullivan Rep, a life long dream come true, and to be opening season three with such a powerful and poignant show. 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/Ensemble 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 and White Christmas with Weston Friendly Society. He is a graduate of the Boston Conservatory with a BFA in Musical Theater. Dan is grateful for the opportunity to put all his different disciplines to use, and looks forward to continuing to create a professional community for artists who have other professions.
Maya Concepción she/her is a proud Dominican American, born and raised in Lawrence, Massachusetts. She is delighted to be Stage Managing for Sullivan Rep again! Maya is an Actress, Artist, and Stage Manager, currently based in Haverhill, Mass. Receiving her BFA in 2021 in Acting for the Stage, Screen, and New Media from the University of Southern California. Maya brings a wealth of creative and professional expertise to all of her collaborative roles. Recently, she was awarded Best Stage Manager at NHCTA’s 2024 Theater Festival. She also recently Stage Managed her first equity contract with The Umbrella for “Now. Here. This.” Maya extends heartfelt gratitude to her Sullivan Rep Production Team for all of their hard work, her family for all of their love, and her boyfriend Oscar for all his love and support! ¡Rompe brazos!
Karin Denison (she/her) moved from Minnesota to Boston in 1999 for grad school and never left; she earned an MFA in creative writing from Emerson College, then proceeded logically to a career in financial services administration. Presently she works as the accounting coordinator for Nichols & Pratt, LLP, a family-office trust company in downtown Boston. Karin started her local musical theatre career with The Longwood Players in Cambridge (now Chelsea); she has since collaborated with many local organizations, including Arlington Friends of the Drama, A Common Thread Theatre Company (Framingham), Vokes Players, and the Cambridge and Stoughton Public Schools. She is also a supply pianist and cantor for more than 20 area churches and sings with the Choir of Trinity Church, Boston. Karin is an avid yogi and runner -- having completed 13 marathons -- and hopes to finish the Eastern States Half-Marathon on the day after Bandstand! wraps, which is also her 53rd birthday! Many thanks to Sullivan Rep for this opportunity and to her late mother Kathie, who taught her everything she knows about being a collaborative pianist.
Kenly Murray (she/her) is thrilled to be working with Sullivan Rep as the inaugural season intern! Kenly lives in Sudbury, where she is a junior at LSRHS, and she plans to study arts administration in college. Previous credits include productions with Wheelock Family Theater, Weston Friendly Society (DASH Award Nominee), A Common Thread Theater Company, Weston Drama Workshop, 4th Wall Stage Company, Needham Community Theater (DASH Award Winner), Concord Youth Theater, Metrowest Family Theater, and LSB Players. She thanks her parents, Peyton, Devyn, Bea, Sidney, Ellie, Ian, and Lyra for their endless love and support. She also thanks Dan and the entire Sullivan Rep team for this incredible opportunity!
John Sullivan (he/him) 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, and has built the sets for Weston Friendly Society for over the past 10 years. He is thrilled to be back at Sullivan Rep beginning Season Three with Bandstand!
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
Hollis W. Sullivan (she/her) has been involved with theater in some way for most of her life. She started in school plays and then summer theater and community theater and gradually worked her way up to accompanist, music director and director. This spring will mark a span of 50 years for her involvement with the Weston Friendly Society. She first worked with WFS when her parents were in the cast and now continues to participate in various ways alongside some of her children. SA two-time recipient of the Moss Hart Award and a DASH award nominee, Holly enjoys all aspects of theater, particularly when it’s a family or multi-generational affair. By day Holly is the Music Teacher and Drama Director at Our Lady’s Academy in Waltham where she started their theater program three years ago. She is delighted to be working with the talented cast and crew of Bandstand and hopes you all enjoy the show. Love to D, J, B & N.
Rick Grenier (he/him) grew up in Franklin, Massachusetts, and now resides in Stoughton with his husband of twenty years, Lou. For the past nineteen years, he has been part of Harvard University, where he currently serves as a Senior Business Systems Analyst. Outside of his professional life, Rick is deeply immersed in the performing arts—whether acting, singing, or designing props for the stage. Over the past three seasons with Sullivan Rep, Rick has enjoyed serving as the resident prop designer, including for this production. His love of theater runs deep: he has performed in sixteen productions (and counting) with the Weston Friendly Society, where he also served on the Board of Directors for eight years, five of them as President. Among his many memorable roles are Mr. Fezziwig in A Christmas Carol, Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast, and Vlad in Anastasia. Rick extends heartfelt thanks to Dan for the opportunity to join this remarkable cast and company.
Julianna Tusler (she/her) is extremely excited to be back for her third season with SullivanRep as the Company Manager! In addition to company management, Julianna's past experience is in hair & makeup design. Some favorite theatrical experiences include White Christmas, Annie, Sweet Charity, and Holiday Inn (Weston Friendly Society); Beauty and the Beast, Sweeney Todd, Spamalot, Little Mermaid, and Shrek (Wellesley Public Schools). Outside of the world of theater, Julianna is a middle school reading interventionist and indoor cycling instructor. Finally, HUGE shout out to Dan Sullivan for helping to keep theater a presence in her life!
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
