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YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN

Jul 19, 2024 - Sep 29, 2024

Greer Cabaret Theater

Book by Mel Brooks & Thomas Meehan; Music & Lyrics by Mel Brooks

From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, THE PRODUCERS, comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedic genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN! Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick and a leggy lab assistant, Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. “It’s alive!” he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather’s. Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity continuously abounds.

 

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Cast

DAN DELUCA (Frederick Frankenstein) is a theater and television actor, best known for originating the role of Jack Kelly on the National Tour of Disney’s Newsies and the title role in Jerry Lewis & Marvin Hamlisch’s The Nutty Professor. He just finished starring as the leading man/woman in the regional premiere of Tootsie with Sally Struthers & playing opposite Sierra Boggess in the Off-Broadway Revival of Neil Simon’s The Goodbye Girl. Endless gratitude to everyone at Pittsburgh CLO, Nicolosi&Co and his amazing family. @DDeluca15

TIM HARTMAN (The Monster) has been professionally acting, singing, writing, cartooning and storytelling since 1972. Known primarily for his work on the stage in over 300 professional productions, Tim’s resume also includes appearances on Broadway in A Tale of Two Cities and the Tony-nominated Finian's Rainbow. Tim has also appeared in 30 movies, including The Silence of the LambsA Fault in our Stars, and The Mothman Prophesies. Tim’s greatest joy is performing his own brand of freewheeling, stand-up comedy, storytelling for children and family audiences. Tim is also an award-winning political cartoonist for the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. His work has appeared in magazines, books and newspapers across America. timhartman.com

ANTHONY MARINO JR. (Igor) is through the roof excited for being given the opportunity to portray the role of Igor for Pittsburgh CLO, alongside some of the most intelligent artists in the city. Favorite roles include Peter Cratchit in A Musical Christmas Carol (Pittsburgh CLO), Tribe member in Hair (Pittsburgh Musical Theater), Original Musical: Abduction (MTAP), Grand Hotel (Front Porch Theatrics), Mendel in Fiddler on the Roof (Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra & Pittsburgh CLO), Austin in True West (Westmoreland Performing Arts). He sends his love to his family and friends for their love and support. @Anthonymaxmarino

SUSANA CORDÓN (Elizabeth, Villager) is thrilled to be returning to Pittsburgh CLO this summer! A recent 2024 graduate at Carnegie Mellon University, Susana played Desiree in CMU's Senior Production of A Little Night Music and Olive Ostrovsky in CMU's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Pittsburgh CLO credits include Sister Mary Robert in Sister Act, Godspell, and A Musical Christmas Carol. Gratitude to this incredible cast, Pittsburgh CLO, and her family!

DAN KRELL (Inspector Kemp, Bertram Batram, Hermit) A 2019 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Performer of The Year, Dan has appeared in over 35 productions with Pittsburgh CLO. He's played major roles with the region’s professional theatres, such as Pittsburgh Public, City Theatre, and Quantum, as well as theatres around the country, including Clarence Brown Theatre, PlayMakers Repertory and Gateway Playhouse among others. Dan is a veteran of many film, TV, and voice-over productions including playing Mr. McFeely opposite Tom Hanks as Mr. Rogers in the film A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood. Up Next: Dr. Caligari in The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari for Quantum Theatre. 

CHRISTINE LAITTA (Frau Blücher, Medical Student, Villager) most recently seen as Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn in The Music Man and Ms. Dilber/ Ms. Fezziwig in A Musical Christmas Carol. Favorite shows: Book of Merman, Forbidden Broadway, On The Town, Sister Act, Damn Yankees, Into the Woods, Guys & Dolls, Game On, and Up and Away, and Miss Hannigann and Miss Lynch with PMT.  She directs/ choreographs Off The Record (the yearly spoof of Pittsburgh to benefit the Pittsburgh Food Bank). Chris is the co-author of The Dramatically Different Classroom (Kagan Publishing). For mom and Paul | chrislaitta.com

J. ALEX NOBLE (Swing) is excited to be back onstage with Pittsburgh CLO. Previous Pittsburgh CLO credits include Jameson in The Double-Threat Trio, Harry The Horse in Guys and Dolls, Franz in The Sound of Music, Bunsen in Disney’s Newsies, Avram in Fiddler on the Roof, and Ickes in Annie. He has also appeared onstage with Pittsburgh Public Theater, PICT Classic Theater, Quantum Theatre, Pittsburgh Playwrights, Westmoreland Performing Arts, and Pittsburgh Musical Theater. He grew up in the Pittsburgh area and is a graduate of Point Park University. He has been a member of Actor's Equity since 2012.

MANDIE PATSY (Swing, Dance Captain) always wondered why bios were written in the third person and has decided to abandon that tradition. Hi, I’m Mandie! Thank you so much for being here! I’ve had the opportunity to tour China doing My Fair Lady and the U.S. doing The Producers, but nothing beats performing in my hometown: Pittsburgh! You might recognize me from Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Carnegie Stage, Split Stage Productions, Front Porch Theatricals, or from your child’s arts education in and around the city of Pittsburgh. Thanks again, enjoy the show!

ALEX SHEFFIELD (Inga, Student, Villager) is a recent graduate of Musical Theatre at Carnegie Mellon University. Notable Credits include The Sound of Music (Nun, Pittsburgh CLO), Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley (Lydia, City Theatre), A Little Night Music (Anne), A Doll’s House (Nora), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Rona Lisa Peretti), Dance Nation (Sofia), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Philia), and
Les Misérables (Cosette). Originally from the UK. Thank you, family! @AlexSheffield

Creative Team

JOEL FERRELL (Director)
ROBERT NEUMEYER (Music Director, Conductor)
BOB LAVALLEE (Scenic Designer)
PAUL MILLER (Lighting Designer)
BOB BOLLMAN (Sound Designer)
ALEXANDER RIGHETTI (Costume Designer)
TRAVIS KLINGLER (Hair and Makeup Designer)
KYLEE LOERA (Video Designer)
MARTY SAVOLSKIS (Props Designer)
TIM BRADY (Production Stage Manager)
BENJAMIN KENT PIMENTAL (Assistant Stage Manager) 
GEORGE HOYDICH (Music Coordinator)
TOME COUSIN (Intimacy Coordinator)
LISA ANN GOLDSMITH (Dialect Coach)
CAMILLE VILLALPANDO ROLLA (Associate Music Director)

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YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN

Jul 19, 2024 - Sep 29, 2024

Greer Cabaret Theater

Book by Mel Brooks & Thomas Meehan; Music & Lyrics by Mel Brooks

From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, THE PRODUCERS, comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedic genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN! Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick and a leggy lab assistant, Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. “It’s alive!” he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather’s. Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity continuously abounds.

 

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Cast

DAN DELUCA (Frederick Frankenstein) is a theater and television actor, best known for originating the role of Jack Kelly on the National Tour of Disney’s Newsies and the title role in Jerry Lewis & Marvin Hamlisch’s The Nutty Professor. He just finished starring as the leading man/woman in the regional premiere of Tootsie with Sally Struthers & playing opposite Sierra Boggess in the Off-Broadway Revival of Neil Simon’s The Goodbye Girl. Endless gratitude to everyone at Pittsburgh CLO, Nicolosi&Co and his amazing family. @DDeluca15

TIM HARTMAN (The Monster) has been professionally acting, singing, writing, cartooning and storytelling since 1972. Known primarily for his work on the stage in over 300 professional productions, Tim’s resume also includes appearances on Broadway in A Tale of Two Cities and the Tony-nominated Finian's Rainbow. Tim has also appeared in 30 movies, including The Silence of the LambsA Fault in our Stars, and The Mothman Prophesies. Tim’s greatest joy is performing his own brand of freewheeling, stand-up comedy, storytelling for children and family audiences. Tim is also an award-winning political cartoonist for the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. His work has appeared in magazines, books and newspapers across America. timhartman.com

ANTHONY MARINO JR. (Igor) is through the roof excited for being given the opportunity to portray the role of Igor for Pittsburgh CLO, alongside some of the most intelligent artists in the city. Favorite roles include Peter Cratchit in A Musical Christmas Carol (Pittsburgh CLO), Tribe member in Hair (Pittsburgh Musical Theater), Original Musical: Abduction (MTAP), Grand Hotel (Front Porch Theatrics), Mendel in Fiddler on the Roof (Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra & Pittsburgh CLO), Austin in True West (Westmoreland Performing Arts). He sends his love to his family and friends for their love and support. @Anthonymaxmarino

SUSANA CORDÓN (Elizabeth, Villager) is thrilled to be returning to Pittsburgh CLO this summer! A recent 2024 graduate at Carnegie Mellon University, Susana played Desiree in CMU's Senior Production of A Little Night Music and Olive Ostrovsky in CMU's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Pittsburgh CLO credits include Sister Mary Robert in Sister Act, Godspell, and A Musical Christmas Carol. Gratitude to this incredible cast, Pittsburgh CLO, and her family!

DAN KRELL (Inspector Kemp, Bertram Batram, Hermit) A 2019 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Performer of The Year, Dan has appeared in over 35 productions with Pittsburgh CLO. He's played major roles with the region’s professional theatres, such as Pittsburgh Public, City Theatre, and Quantum, as well as theatres around the country, including Clarence Brown Theatre, PlayMakers Repertory and Gateway Playhouse among others. Dan is a veteran of many film, TV, and voice-over productions including playing Mr. McFeely opposite Tom Hanks as Mr. Rogers in the film A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood. Up Next: Dr. Caligari in The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari for Quantum Theatre. 

CHRISTINE LAITTA (Frau Blücher, Medical Student, Villager) most recently seen as Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn in The Music Man and Ms. Dilber/ Ms. Fezziwig in A Musical Christmas Carol. Favorite shows: Book of Merman, Forbidden Broadway, On The Town, Sister Act, Damn Yankees, Into the Woods, Guys & Dolls, Game On, and Up and Away, and Miss Hannigann and Miss Lynch with PMT.  She directs/ choreographs Off The Record (the yearly spoof of Pittsburgh to benefit the Pittsburgh Food Bank). Chris is the co-author of The Dramatically Different Classroom (Kagan Publishing). For mom and Paul | chrislaitta.com

J. ALEX NOBLE (Swing) is excited to be back onstage with Pittsburgh CLO. Previous Pittsburgh CLO credits include Jameson in The Double-Threat Trio, Harry The Horse in Guys and Dolls, Franz in The Sound of Music, Bunsen in Disney’s Newsies, Avram in Fiddler on the Roof, and Ickes in Annie. He has also appeared onstage with Pittsburgh Public Theater, PICT Classic Theater, Quantum Theatre, Pittsburgh Playwrights, Westmoreland Performing Arts, and Pittsburgh Musical Theater. He grew up in the Pittsburgh area and is a graduate of Point Park University. He has been a member of Actor's Equity since 2012.

MANDIE PATSY (Swing, Dance Captain) always wondered why bios were written in the third person and has decided to abandon that tradition. Hi, I’m Mandie! Thank you so much for being here! I’ve had the opportunity to tour China doing My Fair Lady and the U.S. doing The Producers, but nothing beats performing in my hometown: Pittsburgh! You might recognize me from Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Carnegie Stage, Split Stage Productions, Front Porch Theatricals, or from your child’s arts education in and around the city of Pittsburgh. Thanks again, enjoy the show!

ALEX SHEFFIELD (Inga, Student, Villager) is a recent graduate of Musical Theatre at Carnegie Mellon University. Notable Credits include The Sound of Music (Nun, Pittsburgh CLO), Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley (Lydia, City Theatre), A Little Night Music (Anne), A Doll’s House (Nora), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Rona Lisa Peretti), Dance Nation (Sofia), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Philia), and
Les Misérables (Cosette). Originally from the UK. Thank you, family! @AlexSheffield

Creative Team

JOEL FERRELL (Director)
ROBERT NEUMEYER (Music Director, Conductor)
BOB LAVALLEE (Scenic Designer)
PAUL MILLER (Lighting Designer)
BOB BOLLMAN (Sound Designer)
ALEXANDER RIGHETTI (Costume Designer)
TRAVIS KLINGLER (Hair and Makeup Designer)
KYLEE LOERA (Video Designer)
MARTY SAVOLSKIS (Props Designer)
TIM BRADY (Production Stage Manager)
BENJAMIN KENT PIMENTAL (Assistant Stage Manager) 
GEORGE HOYDICH (Music Coordinator)
TOME COUSIN (Intimacy Coordinator)
LISA ANN GOLDSMITH (Dialect Coach)
CAMILLE VILLALPANDO ROLLA (Associate Music Director)