S U M M E R T H E AT E R

Production of
Disney’s

Music by Lyrics by Book by

Alan Menken Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater Doug Wright

Originally Produced by
Disney Theatrical Productions

August 12-14 & 19-21

Friday 8pm, Saturday 2pm & 8pm, Sunday 2pm
Enfield Annex, 124 North Maple St. Enfield CT

Co-Directors: Erin Dugan & Julianne Thouin

Music Director: Michael Zappala
Choreographer: Sarah Rose Stack
 Disney’s

Music by Lyrics by Book by

Alan Menken Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater Doug Wright

Based on the Hans Christian Anderson story and the Disney

film produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker and written &
directed by John Musker & Ron Clements.

Originally Produced by
Disney Theatrical Productions
Orchestrations by Danny Troob
Incidental Music & Vocal Arrangements by Michael Kosarin
Dance Arrangements by David Chase

THE LITTLE MERMAID

Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre
International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are
also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

Thank you to our Show Sponsor Artioli Dodge!

 PRESIDENT’S NOTE
On behalf of the Opera House Players Board of Directors, I would like
to welcome you to The Little Mermaid! We are so excited to be putting
on this incredible production with such talented young performers.
Whether this is your first visit or you are a longtime OHP patron, Opera
House Players would not exist without you. It is because of your support
that we are able to continue to bring top-quality, musical theatre to
Connecticut! The past two years have been such a whirlwind for us; the-
atre has truly taken a hit in these difficult times. We thank theatregoers
for doing their part to keep others safe while celebrating the return of
in-person performances. We are grateful to be able to move forward
with our season and couldn’t do it without your constant support.
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Opera House Play-
ers during intermission—every little bit helps. During intermission we will
be running a 50/50 raffle so keep an eye out for our volunteers who will
be walking through the audience! We can also accept your donations on-
line at operahouseplayers.org/donate. In addition to monetary support,
hopefully we will see you in our audience at our next production RENT in
November! Also, we are constantly looking for volunteers to assist us in
all aspects of our productions. Please visit operahouseplayers.org/volunteer
for volunteer opportunities if you would like to be involved!
We are so excited to announce that Governor Lamont has granted
Tom Arnone’s bond request of $1.5 million dollars to renovate 100
High Street into an incredible state of the art theater. This is HUGE! We
cannot thank the State of Connecticut enough for their hard work in
recognizing the role of the arts in the economic growth of our commu-
nity. Thank you again to Governor Lamont, State Representative Tom
Arnone, the town of Enfield, and my fellow Board members whose hard
work and dedication made this opportunity possible.
We can’t wait to begin this long-awaited project to turn 100 High
Street into the beautiful theater that we always knew it could be. Words
cannot even begin to express how thankful we are for this incredible
opportunity to expand. This is honestly a dream come true for our orga-
nization! With that being said, community theatre truly takes a commu-
nity to make it happen. We are extremely grateful to all of our patrons
who have supported us. Now sit back, relax, and join us Under the Sea!
Thank you,
Erin Dugan
Board President
 DIRECTORS’ NOTE
We have been on quite the journey with The Little Mermaid from
scheduling it to be Opera House Players’ first EVER youth production
in August of 2020. By March of 2020, the world was shut down. This
creative team has been counting down the days to FINALLY be able to
put on this incredible performance for about two years now!
This cast is a powerhouse of strength, determination, and passion. They
have done an absolutely amazing job of putting together this show full
of love and joy. This show is not an easy one; it requires a lot of moving
pieces, from complex costumes to incredible puppets and on-stage
transformations, to swimming on stage. The cast has accepted every
challenge with positivity and an infectious enthusiasm, and we cannot
even begin to express our gratitude for that.
Thank you to the OHP Board of Directors for all of their hard work and
support throughout this production. Thank you to the parents and
family members of our actors who have volunteered behind the scenes
and provided transportation back and forth to rehearsals throughout
the summer. Thank you to the rest of The Little Mermaid’s creative team
and tech crew; you all are so incredible, and your hard work is what
helped make this production so incredible.
Thank you for being a part of our world and supporting your local com-
munity theatre. Without you, our audience, this production would not
be possible. As we all know, COVID-19 has had such a serious impact
on our theatre family. We truly appreciate all of your support as Opera
House Players gets back on to our feet and continues to produce
wonderful works of art. We cannot do what we do without your
support, thank you!
Thank you for joining us under the sea—enjoy the show!

Love,
Erin and Julie
 OPERA HOUSE PLAYERS BOARD

President................................................................................. Erin Dugan

Vice President...................................................................Maya Matthews

Secretary.............................................................................. Reva Kleppel

Treasurer...........................................................................Harry Evageliou

Executive Producer......................................................... Moonyean Field

IT Manager..................................................................... Gene Choquette

Facilities Manager....................................................................Nate Ferreira

Publicity/Marketing Manager........................................... Sarah Stephens

ORCHESTRA
Keyboard 1/ Conductor.........................................................Michael Zappala

Keyboard 2..................................................................................Jason Phillips

Percussion.................................................................................. Sarah DiMiceli

Horn...............................................................................................Lauren Otto

Reed 1....................................................................................Michael Paglione

Reed 2......................................................................................Nina Montague

Reed 3........................................................................................Ethan DeBaise

Bass................................................................................................ Don Rovero

 CAST
Ariel..................................................................................... Brooke DellaRocco
Eric................................................................................................. Ethan Sirard
Ursula...............................................................................................Riley Quinn
Scuttle............................................................................................. Ethan Stack
Flounder......................................................................................Lily Thompson
Sebastian...................................................................................Josh Fernandez
Triton.................................................................................. Alec Ortiz Calderón
Grimsby.................................................................................... Camden Bouley
Flotsam...............................................................................................Alex Barry
Jetsam........................................................................................... Owen Austin
Chef Louis/Pilot........................................................................Matthew Bussell
Windward................................................................................... Isaiah Simpson
Leeward................................................................................... Robbie Coolong

MERSISTERS
Gianna Fierro Eva Nick Emily Weiner**
Olivia Jannakas Amelie Peterson Taylor Mynahan*

SAILORS/SEA CREATURES
David Engle Ben Race

FEATURED DANCERS
Josh Barry Olivia Jannakas Sadie Kennedy*
Gianna Fierro Skylar Jannakas Taylor Mynahan

PRINCESSES
Gianna Fierro Sadie Kennedy Eva Nick
Olivia Jannakas Taylor Mynahan* Emily Weiner

*Dance Captain **Voice Captain

 PRODUCTION TEAM
Directors.........................................................Erin Dugan and Julianne Thouin
Music Director......................................................................... Michael Zappala
Choreographer...................................................................... Sarah Rose Stack
Set Designer................................................................................. Eric Boucher
Costumer....................................................................................Hanna Madler
Lighting Designer.........................................................................Reed Simiele
Technical Director........................................................................ Nate Ferreira
Stage Manager.................................................................... Victoria DeCosmo
Tech Crew.............................................. Victoria DeCosmo, Gonzalo Iribarne,
.........................................................Oliver Bellman, Eric Sirard, Sammy Barry
Lighting Designer.........................................................................Reed Simiele
Lighting Board Operator..............................................................Reed Simiele
Sound Designer........................................................................... Nate Ferreira
Sound Engineer........................................................................... Nate Ferreira
Audio Technician..................................................................... Diane St Amand
Makeup Artist...................................................................... Sammi Choquette
Props Masters................................................ Sudie Evagilou and Claire Neild
Props Fabricator..................................................................... Joe Zimmerman
Puppet Fabricator...................................................................... Oliver Bellman
House Manager...........................................................................Tommy Lynch
Box Office Manager.................................................................... Andrew Small
Program Designer.....................................................................Sarah Stephens
Program Editor.............................................................................Becky Turner
Web Master........................................................................... Gene Choquette
Production Photographers...................... Emma Connell and Sarah Stephens
Publicity Team...............Sarah Stephens, Becky Turner, and Gene Choquette
Costume Team.................................................. Moonyean Field, Claire Neild,
.............................. Christine Sommers, Sarah Rose Stack, Victoria DeCosmo
Set Build & Scenic Painting Team........................ Eric Boucher, Tommy Lynch,
Allison Boucher, Trish Barry, Sudie Evageliou, Debbie Boucher, Sammy Barry,
Alex Barry, Frank Maturo
Artistic Committee......................................Andrew Small, Lindsay Thomas,
Eric Boucher, Tommy Lynch, Nate Ferreira, Joe Zimmerman, Terrance Peters
Producer.................................................................................. Moonyean Field
 MUSICAL NUMBERS
ACT ONE
Overture – Orchestra
The World Above – Ariel
Fathoms Below – Eric, Grimsby, Pilot, Sailors
Daughters of Triton – Mersisters
If Only (Triton’s Lament) – Triton
Daddy’s Little Angel – Ursula, Flotsam, Jetsam
Part of Your World – Ariel
Part of Your World (Reprise) – Ariel
She’s in Love – Mersisters, Flounder
Her Voice – Eric
Under the Sea – Sebastian, Sea Creatures
If Only (Ariel’s Lament) – Ariel
Sweet Child – Flotsam, Jetsam
Poor Unfortunate Souls – Ursula

ACT TWO
Entracte – Orchestra
Positoovity – Scuttle, Seagulls
Beyond My Wildest Dreams – Ariel, Grimsby, Maids
Les Poissons – Chef Louis
Les Poissons (Reprise) – Chef Louis, Chefs, Maids
One Step Closer – Eric, Ariel
Daddy’s Little Angel (Reprise) – Ursula
Kiss the Girl – Sebastian, Sea Creatures
If Only (Quartet) – Ariel, Eric, Sebastian, Triton
The Contest – Grimsby, Princesses
Poor Unfortunate Souls (Reprise) – Ursula
Finale – Ariel, Triton, Eric, Ensemble
 CAST BIOS
Owen Austin (Jetsam) - Owen is a junior in high school.
This is his first production with Opera House Players
and he is very excited to take on this new role. Owen
has been doing theatre since he was 10 years old, most
recently playing Lumiere in Disney’s Beauty and the
Beast and Mr. MacAfee in Bye Bye Birdie. Outside of
performing, he enjoys swimming and spending time with
friends and family. Owen wishes to thank the amazing cast and crew of
The Little Mermaid for their dedication and commitment to the arts and
our performance.

Alex Barry (Flotsam) - Alex is so excited to be in her

second summer show with Opera House Players, after
previously portraying Humpty Dumpty and a Three Blind
Mice in Shrek the Musical! Other OHP credits include
Ensemble (Beauty and the Beast), Les (Newsies), and
Lavender (Matilda). She has also performed with CT
Imagination Station, Suffield Players, SRO, Mark Twain
Museum, JFK Drama Club, and Valley Student Theater. In the fall, she
will be going into 10th grade at Enfield High School while taking various
dance classes at Riley’s School of Dance as well. Huge thanks to the cast
and crew of The Little Mermaid! Enjoy the show!

Josh Barry (Featured Dancer) - Josh is 12 years old

and will be going into 7th grade at JFK Middle School.
Previous OHP productions include Little Pig in Shrek the
Musical, Bruce in Matilda, and Ensemble in Newsies.
With Valley Student Theatre he was Mayor of Munch-
kinland and Featured Dancer in The Wizard of Oz and
Cousin It and Featured Dancer in The Addams Family.
With Imagination Station he was Young Simba in The Lion King Jr. and
Michael in Peter Pan Jr. He had ensemble roles in Mary Poppins Jr. and
The Little Mermaid Jr. Josh dances at Riley’s School of Dance. He also
enjoys being part of the Dungeons and Dragons club at school and
playing video games with his buddies. He wants to thank Erin, Michael,
and Sarah Rose for including him in this great cast.
 Camden Bouley (Grimsby) - Camden is delighted to
take part in The Little Mermaid with Opera House Play-
ers! As an 8th grader going into high school this year,
Camden enjoys playing the drums and guitar. He also
loves gaming, lacrosse, and of course, acting. You may
have seen Camden perform recently as Lurch in Valley
Student Theatre’s production of The Addams Family, or
possibly as the Mad Hatter in Shrek the Musical with OHP. Other roles
include Peter Cratchit in A Christmas Carol, the Cheshire Cat in Alice in
Wonderland, and the Mayor of Whoville in Seussical the Musical. Cam-
den would like to thank his family for carting him off wherever he needs
to go and supporting his pursuit of the arts.

Matthew Bussell (Chef Louis/Pilot) - Matthew is 13 and

from Westfield. Some past productions include: Middle
Tommy in The Who’s Tommy with Exit 7 Players, Pugsley
in The Addams Family with Valley Student Theatre, Mi-
chael Banks (twice!) in Mary Poppins with Exit 7 Players
and Bay Path University, Billy in Assassins with K&E The-
ater Group, Ugly in Honk! with Good Company Theater,
as well as ensemble characters in The Little Mermaid with Exit 7 Players,
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and The Wizard of Oz with Bay
Path University and Shrek the Musical with Opera House Players. He
has also performed in Houston, TX, New York, NY, and Washington DC
with the Boys and Girls Club of America. Matthew enjoys taking private
voice lessons, piano lessons and plays baseball. He would like to thank
his family and friends for attending all of his performances and thank
you to Erin, Julianne, Michael, Sarah Rose, and the creative/production
team at The Little Mermaid for this opportunity.

Robbie Coolong (Leeward) - Robbie is happy to return

to OHP! He is a 7th grader in East Longmeadow. Fa-
vorite roles include Young Kangaroo (Seussical, J-ART),
Grumpy (Shrek, J-ART), Young Simba (Lion King, J-ART
Youth), Randolph (Bye Bye Birdie, MST), Gavroche (Les
Misérables, Unity House Players), Traveler (Stone Soup,
UUSGS), Robbie (Clowns, UUSGS) and White Rabbit/
Young Shrek (Shrek the Musical, OHP). When not onstage, Robbie can
be found running crew and helping on set builds. He enjoys singing with
...StillLoading, dancing, and playing sled hockey. Robbie would like to
thank his mom, dad, cats, and other family members for supporting him.
 Brooke DellaRocco (Ariel) - Brooke DellaRocco is ex-
tremely excited to be making her Opera House Players
debut as Ariel in The Little Mermaid. Her past roles
include Cinderella in Into The Woods, Ladybug in James
and the Giant Peach, and Rosie in Bye Bye Birdie. She
also has recently won the Sondheim award for Best
Supporting Actress for her role as Flotsam in The Little
Mermaid at Valley Regional High School. She is so grateful for her family
for always supporting her and is looking forward to the next chapter in
her life.

David Engle (Sailor/Sea Creature) - This is David’s first

year performing for Opera House Players. He heard
about it through his uncle and has loved working with
the amazing people there. He gives special thanks to
Michael and Sarah Rose for helping him physically and
to his mom and Heisha for helping him emotionally. He
hopes you enjoy the show!

Josh Fernandez (Sebastian) - Joshua is honored to make

his return to the OHP stage as Sebastian. His recent
credits include Mike/Spot Collins in Newsies (OHP),
Sebastian in The Little Mermaid, Pablo/Gangster in
Sister Act, Ensemble in The Wizard of Oz (Holyoke High
School). Joshua was also in last year’s OHP production
of Shrek the Musical as Donkey and shortly after was
cast as Johnny Casino in Holyoke High School’s Grease, where they
brought him back as an alumni actor. After The Little Mermaid, Joshua
will also be playing a lead role in Wild Party with K&E Theater Group as
Black. Josh grew up singing in school and church and eventually studied
singing at Westfield State. When not performing, he plays competitive
volleyball. He is currently a CNA at Mercy Life Hospital and studying to
become a pediatric surgeon. Joshua wants to congratulate the whole
cast for their excellent work and dedication to the show this summer.
He would also like to recognize the Opera House Players directors,
choreographer, music director, and stage management for making this
production happen.
 Gianna Fierro (Mersister/Featured Dancer/Princess)
- Gianna is more than excited to be back doing her
second show with the Opera House Players since their
production of Shrek the Musical last summer. Outside
of Opera House, she also takes part in her high school
drama club. Her most recent roles include Esmerelda
in The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Lina Lamont in
Singin’ in the Rain. In her spare time, she enjoys painting, singing, and
dancing and has been taking classes for 13 years. Gianna would like
to thank Tanya and Gabe Fierro for getting her to every practice and
making sure she stays involved in the things she enjoys, Victoria Lang
for sparking her interest in musical theater and attending her perfor-
mances, Colin Norris for introducing her to the Opera House Players,
and Judy Schober for encouraging her to be the best person she can be
when it comes to music. She would also like to thank all of her friends
who come to support her in every performance, even if it’s small.

Olivia Jannakas (Mersister/Featured Dancer/Princess) -

Olivia will be going into her junior year in high school
and is so excited to be part of The Little Mermaid at Op-
era House Players. She loves the performing arts and will
be playing multiple ensemble roles. Past performances
include Teen Fiona and Mama Bear for Shrek the Musi-
cal, adult Fiona in Shrek Jr, Mayzie LaBird in Seussical
Jr, Evelyn in Nifty Fifties, and Lady Beatrice in Once Upon a Mattress.
Olivia takes dance and singing lessons, and loves reading and making
TikToks in her spare time. She would like to thank Opera House Players
for this wonderful opportunity!

Skylar Jannakas (Featured Dancer) - Skylar is going into

the 7th grade, and like her sister, enjoys musical theater.
She feels so lucky to be part of another production at
Opera House Players—this time The Little Mermaid,
where she will be part of the ensemble. Skylar’s past
performances include Anita in 101 Dalmatians Kids, one
of the Three Little Pigs in Shrek the Musical, Bird Girl
in Seussical, Jr, and Young Fiona in Shrek, Jr. Outside of taking singing
and dance lessons, Skylar enjoys jumping on the trampoline and hang-
ing out with her friends. She would like to thank Opera House Players
for this awesome opportunity.
 Sadie Kennedy (Featured Dancer/Princess) - Sadie is
very excited to be a part of another OHP production!
Last summer Sadie was part of Shrek the Musical with
OHP as Little Red Riding Hood, featured dancer, and
co-dance captain in her first-ever musical. Sadie will be
going into her junior year of high school at Granby Me-
morial High School. Sadie has been dancing for 11 years
and completely loves what she is doing. She dances at Nutmegs Dance
theater & Co. Sadie would like to thank her family and friends for sup-
porting her over the long and challenging year it has been. She would
also like to thank choreographer, Sarah Rose Stack, for introducing her
to OHP and teaching her all these years. Sadie is incredibly honored to
perform with this talented cast and wanted to give a big thanks to all of
the crew and everyone behind the scenes!

Taylor Mynahan (Featured Dancer/Princess) - Taylor is

beyond excited to be joining the cast of The Little Mer-
maid! She is currently living in Somers where she attends
high school. Taylor also dances at Toriography Dance
Company and has been for 14 years. Some of her past
roles include Natalie in Legally Blonde with Joffrey Ballet
School.

Eva Nick (Mersister/Princess) - Eva is going into her

junior year of college! She attends Keene State in New
Hampshire where she is a nursing major. Eva has been in
many shows over the years, including OHP’s production
of Shrek the Musical last summer. In her spare time, Eva
loves to paint. Eva would also like to thank her parents
for being continuously supportive of her love for theater!

Alec Ortiz Calderón (Triton) - You might have seen Alec

in Beauty and the Beast at Manchester High School’s
production in May. Theatre is very new to him as The
Little Mermaid is his second-ever musical. He’s very
excited for y’all to see it!
 Amelie Peterson (Mersister) - Amelie Peterson is a 10th
grade student who has a passion for musical theater and
acting. She has been in various productions including
Mamma Mia, The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe,
and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. She has a fond-
ness for painting and sewing, as well as singing. She
wants to thank her mother and father for putting up with
the commute to and from rehearsals and allowing her to pursue one of
her passions. Another thanks also to the incredible people at the Opera
House who have made this performance a memorable one!!!

Riley Quinn (Ursula) - Riley is so excited to play Ursula!

Especially right after playing Maureen in Rent—her
two dream roles. This will be her fourth show working
with another wonderful cast and crew at OHP before
she heads off to pursue a degree in Musical Theater at
Hofstra University in NY. OHP is family, since her first
role with them in Newsies, and she has been thankful for
their part in her growth. Some of her favorite roles have been Bowery
beauty/Nun/Brooklyn-Newsie (Newsies), Skuttle (Little Mermaid), Sour
Kangaroo (Seussical), and Maureen (Rent). Thanks to all involved for
another great run and break a leg!

Ben Race (Sailor/Sea Creature) - Ben is thrilled to par-

take in his third show with Opera House Players! Ben
has recently graduated high school and is planning on
pursuing a career in musical theater in Los Angeles! Ben
was featured as Nigel in Matilda and a proud ensemble
member of 2021’s Mamma Mia. His other attributes in-
clude his high school shows, which include Les in News-
ies in 2019, Jehan and Saint Aphrodisius in The Hunchback of Notre
Dame in 2021, and finally Pepper in Mamma Mia, one of his favorite
shows. Ben wishes to give thanks to his family, friends, cast, and crew
for supporting him in his aspiration for the spotlight. Thank you, and
enjoy the show!

Isaiah Simpson (Windward) - Isaiah, 10, is excited to be

in his 2nd production with OHP. He played the role of
baby bear and a soldier in Shrek the Musical last year.
Isaiah is a multi-talented young man who along with his
partner and small group, recently became a two-time
National Dance champion at the Wildwoods National
Dance Competition in July. When he is not dancing or
performing, Isaiah loves to play Pokemon, draw, play basketball and
Legos. Isaiah would like to thank his #1 fan, mom, for always being
there for everything.
 Ethan Sirard (Eric) - Ethan Sirard is beyond excited to
be back with Opera House Players and to be playing the
role of Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid. His past shows
with OHP include Newsies, Matilda, Shrek the Musical,
and Mamma Mia! He’s also performed with the Enfield
Lamplighters, Valley Student Theater, Suffield Players,
Unity House Players, and CT Imagination Station. Ethan
is a sophomore at Enfield High. He is training for his third degree black
belt, is a junior karate instructor, and plays the saxophone. Ethan would
like to give a special thanks to his family for their endless support and to
the production team for this amazing opportunity.

Ethan Stack (Scuttle) - Ethan is thrilled to be performing

another show with OHP. Recent credits include Peter
Van Daan in Diary of Anne Frank, Peter Pan in Shrek the
Musical, Featured Ensemble in Something Rotten, Ral-
phie in A Christmas Story, Buttons in Newsies, and Fritz
in The Albany Berkshire Ballet Nutcracker Tour. An avid
theatre-goer, his favorite musicals are Newsies, Book of
Mormon, and Beetlejuice. When not performing, he loves to travel, play
paintball, tap, tumble, and put salt on all of his food.

Lily Thompson (Flounder) - Lily is eleven years old and

heading into sixth grade. Some of her theatre experi-
ences include playing Young Fiona in Shrek the Musical,
the Sour Kangaroo in Seussical the Musical, Anna in Fro-
zen, a cast member in The Addams Family, and a guest
singer at the East Granby Rec dance shows. Lily loves to
sing, dance, play basketball and play the piano, trumpet,
and ukulele. Special thanks to her family, teachers, and directors for
encouraging her. And she is super excited to see her friends and Girl
Scout Troops in the audience coming to support the show! Lily would
like to dedicate her performance to her twin sisters who are celebrating
their 9th birthdays and thank them for being great, loving sisters.

Emily Weiner (Mersister/Princess) - Emily is so happy

to be performing in her first OHP production! Emily is
a sophomore at Southern Connecticut State University
and has performed in numerous community theatre and
school productions including Shrek, Clue, You’re a Good
Man Charlie Brown, and Into The Woods. Emily would
like to thank her friends, family, and Jeremy for their
continued support!
PRODUCTION STAFF BIOS
Eric Boucher (Set Design) - Other design work on OHP
productions includes Matilda, Something Rotten, Shrek,
Mamma Mia, and Next to Normal. He is also a current
member of the OHP Artistic Committee and thrilled to be
directing RENT this coming fall! Eric is a founding mem-
ber of the Western MA’s longest-running comedy troupe
“Phantom Sheep” (FB/IG @phntmsheep) with over 20
years of professional experience as a writer, performer,
producer, and instructor. Eric teaches and performs LaughCrafters: Comedy
Improv around New England, including its homebase with Springfield’s
Unity House Players, where he also worked on their productions of
Seussical and Les Miserables. He has also previously created, scripted,
and directed over 40 original shows for the theme park industry. Eric
thanks his wife Debbie, daughter Allie, Tommy, and the OHP board
including Erin for all their support.

Erin Dugan (Director) - Erin is so ecstatic and truly hon-

ored to be co-directing The Little Mermaid alongside Julie
in OHP’s second youth production! Erin is the President
of the Opera House Players and the Executive Artistic
Director of Valley Student Theatre. This is the second
show that Erin has directed with the Opera House Players
but has been directing shows for East Granby’s summer
theatre programs for the past eight years. In her spare time, she is a
STEM Educator at Starbase and she loves to perform in multiple commu-
nity theatre productions. Her most recent roles include Bea in Something
Rotten, Paulette in Legally Blonde, Miss Honey in Matilda, the Caretaker
in Twisted Tales of Poe, Gertrude in Unity House’s Seussical, Madame de
la Grande Bouche in Beauty and the Beast, Edna in Bright Star, and the
housewife in Working. Erin would like to thank her incredible creative
team—Julie, Michael, Sarah Rose, and Victoria for all of their hard work.
They are all so incredible, and without them, this production would not
have been possible. Thanks to this AMAZING cast, who are all so talented
and wonderful—thank you for going on this crazy adventure with us. She
also would like to thank the Opera House Players Board of Directors, Eric
Boucher and the set build team, Hanna Madler and her costume team,
Moonyean, Sudie and Claire, Joe and Oliver, Nate and the technical crew,
Sarah and the PR team, Maya, Susan, OHP volunteers, Zach, her parents,
and her friends for all of their love and support throughout this incredible
experience.
 Hanna Madler (Costumer) - Hanna graduated from
ECSU with a B.A. in Theater and a B.S. in Accounting.
She currently works with DEEP in the Accounts Payable
Department. Hanna has been costuming since the begin-
ning of her undergraduate career. Some highlights include
costuming The Magic Flute with Salt Marsh Opera, her
bout in the Magic Kingdom Character Room with the
Disney College Program, and a summer with Aspen Music
Festival in Aspen, CO. Hanna is, as always, incredibly grateful to work on
a new creative project; a special thank you to Julie and Erin for taking a
chance with a new face to OHP!

Sarah Rose Stack (Choreographer) - Sarah Rose is delighted

to be working on another production with the Opera
House Players. Recent choreographed shows include
Shrek the Musical (OHP), Something Rotten (OHP), Legally
Blonde (OHP), Aladdin (Renbrook), School of Rock (Ren-
brook), Working (Hire Wire Acts), and Grease (Hire Wire
Acts). She studied dance at Broadway Dance Center and
earned BA from UMass, Amherst in Music and Performing Arts. She has
performed professionally with Cats Sr. Co., the Multi-Cultural Arts Center,
Jullian James, Mya, and the Boston Cannons Dance team. Outside of
dance/theatre, Sarah Rose owns a website and marketing company
(www.thestackgrp.com) with her husband and is the mother of two boys.

Julianne Thouin (Director) - Julie has been a part of the

Opera House Players family, both onstage and behind the
scenes, since 2007 and is so psyched to be back directing
this year after she made her directorial debut with Shrek
the Musical. In “real life” (whatever that is), she works as
a database developer, and in theatre life, some of her
favorite roles have included Mrs. Wormwood in Matilda
(OHP), Deirdre in I Hate Hamlet (Suffield Players), and Goat in The Robber
Bridegroom (OHP). Many thanks to her partner in crime and co-director,
Erin, and the rest of this creative dream team, this amazing cast, and, as
always, to Bill for his support on all the things. Julie dedicates this show
and everything else to her sweet little mermaid girl, Penny.

Michael Zappala (Music Director) - Michael is thrilled

to be working with the Opera House Players and this
creative team for another summer youth musical. Music
Director credits include Beauty and the Beast, Fame, and
The Wizard of Oz at Manchester High School. Shrek the
Musical and The Hunchback of Notre Dame with the
Opera House Players. Michael studied Science Education
and Music at the University of Connecticut, where he earned a dual Bach-
elor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Out-
side of teaching and theater, Michael is an active group fitness instructor
at Big Sky Fitness in Vernon, CT, as well as a Church Music Director in
East Hartford, CT.
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State of Connecticut to renovate
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 Book, Music and Lyrics by
JONATHAN LARSON

November 11-13, 18-20, & 25-27

Friday & Saturday 8pm, Sunday 2pm
Enfield Annex, 124 North Maple St. Enfield CT

Director: Eric Boucher

Music Director: Graham Christian
Choreographer: Karen Anne McMahon

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All you need to check an instrument out is your
Enfield Library card! We also have music books and
access to an online instrument learning platform.
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can be found at www.enfieldpubliclibrary.org/music.
We also accept donated instruments.
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Founder ($1,000+)
Andrew Small
Gene & Susan Choquette
George David
Jacqueline Isaacson & Louis Blumenfeld
Paula & Brian Wetzel
Richard & Conni Lind
Wal-Mart Sam’s Club Newington
Executive Producer ($500+)
Alanna Tidwell
American Eagle Financial Credit Union
Anonymous Donors
Daniel Viets
Danny Eaton
Denise Berry
Diane St. Amand
Eileen Field Memorial Fund
Flow Tech, Inc.
Jody Bugabear
Katherine Toohey
Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C.
Mike & Bea Sheddan
Moonyean Field
Reva Kleppel
Savings Institute Bank & Trust
The Rona Gollob Fund
Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. Charitable Foundation
Walmart Community Giving
Producer ($250+)
AmazonSmile
Andrea Martin
Betsy Bertuzzi
Harry & Sudie Evageliou
Helen Stern
Joseph Lemeris
Julie Thouin & Bill Baronas
Pam Chandler
Peter and Cindy Sanders
Riley’s School of Dance
Ron & Charlene Biathrow
Rotary Club of Enfield Charitable Fund, Inc.
Timothy Szczesiul
William Katzer
THANK YOU, DONORS
Director ($100+)
Al & Lucy Spakauskas Joyce LaFlesch
Alan Gosselin Judith Granger
Andrea Goldstein Kaite Corda Critton
Anonymous Kathleen Wright
Becky Beth Benedict Katy Zyra
Bill Martin Kelly Hemmeler
Bill Stroud Khara Hoyer
Bonnie Kumiega Laura Pozzuto
Carmela Gravante Lindsay Ryan Thomas
Carol Woolfe Lisa Abate
Carol Yeomans Lou Scungio
Carolyn & Bill Bradley Lucille Boutin
Cathy DuBois Marc Brown
Chris Biernat Matt Falkowski
Christine Rossetti Sommers Melinda Cekala
Colleen Kubinski Michael & Clemence Dumont
David Leslie Michael Zappala
David Wojick Nancy Gordon
Deb Brigada Nick Evageliou
Dennis Scott Paul Nesbit
Devon Bakum Philip M. Small
Eleanor Malin Rick Fountain
Erin Nolin Robert Cohen & Cynthia Baker
Frank Maturo Sarah Rasmussen
Ginny Levsky Sioux Bryer
Hot Table Stan & Judith Culy
In Celebration of Tammy Young Stephen Driscoll
& Peter Faulk Stephen Bourgois on behalf of
James & Norma Noonan Celia LaBarbera
James Wilson Susan Andrews
Jean Wittke Susan Riley
JoAnn Frye Taryn & Josh Brenner
Joe Zimmerman The Hartford/Trish Neild Barry
John & Marcia Kielb Town of South Windsor
John Field Trish Neild Barry
John Moriarty Valerie Amsel
John Norris Vernon W & Judith Case Jr.
John Pike Vickie Blake
Josh Prouser Virginia Zdebski
THANK YOU, DONORS
Associate Producer ($50+)
Amy Brough Kathy Burroughs
Amy Stack Kim Aliczi
Angie Joaquim Laurie Joaquin
Ann Dugan Laurie Pierce
Ann Levesque Lawrence & Kathleen Tauro
Ann Poirier Linda Gurnon
Anna Giza Lisa Cousineau
Anne Meunier Lorry Potvin
Ann-Marie Messbauer Louise S. Cox & David Vania
Becky Schoenfeld Manuel Lopez
Brian & Amy Rucci Marcia Kielb
Brianna Conant Maria Bakken
Carole Hardick Mark & Elisabeth Weber
Cassandra Eileen Mary Ann Turner
Christopher Marcus Mary Rider
Claire Neild Mary Lou Grabowski
Dan O’Reilly Marybeth DiNapoli
David Chivers Matt Buczacki
Debbie Shinpaugh Maya Nicole
Deborah & Robert Funke Michael Corman & Janine Flood
Donald Caron Nora Santos
Donna H. Johnson Paige Stawasz
Donna M. Blakely Patricia Lupacchino
Ed Joaquim Patty Deschamps
Erika Wilson Santiago Penny Miller
Garry Nickerson Richard Gurnon
In Memory of Janice MacArthur Richard Steinert
In Memory of Paul Kelley, Vicky Roger Gove
Altenhein, Ellen Mesick Ryan Bird
Ingeborg Wehner Sarah Garber
Jackie Neiman Sarah Stephens
Jay Presser Sarah Stromwell
Jayne Newirth Sharon McCray
Jean Makar Shaun O’Keefe
Jeff Clayton Shelley Lipman
Jessica Glasser Stefanie Cantin
John & Denise Benoit Stevie Norman
John Zirolli Susanne Boutwell
Josh Hamre Tim Reilly
Julia & James Griffin Tom Schutz
June Lord Tyler Choquette
Kasey Denson Wayne & Pauline Cheveriea
 Join the Family!
It takes a village to run a community theater and almost
all of it is done by volunteers. We have fun doing it, create great
memories, and find friendships along the way.
Consider becoming part of our village!
We could always use help with:
House Management Stage Management

Technical Direction Collecting Props

Lighting Board Operation Backstage Coordination

Sound Board Operation Costumes/Sewing

Set Building Publicity Committee

Painting Fundraising

Visit operahouseplayers.org/volunteer and fill out the

form or email volunteer@operahouseplayers.org.
 1968 1984 2000 2012
Won‘t You...Bill Annie Guys and Dolls Chicago
Bailey Once Upon a The Pajama Game La Cage
Mattress Aux Folles
1969 2001
Edwin Drood
Fanny 1985 Annie Warbucks
Charlie Brown
Carousel Anything Goes High Society
Funny Girl 2013
1970 2002
Hairspray
The Fantasticks, 1986 Footloose
Next to Normal
Mame Little Mary Sunshine Forever Plaid
Company
Hello, Dolly!
1971 2003 Footloose
Man of La Mancha 1987 The Music Man
2014
Fiddler on The Roof South Pacific Little Shop of
Cabaret
The Boy Friend Horrors
1972 Les Miserables
1776 1988 2004 The Spitfire Grill
Cabaret Annie Get Your Gun Love & Laughter Fiddler on the Roof
The Music Man Lights Up! Joseph and the
2015
Amazing Technicolor
1973 1989 Dirty Rotten
Dreamcoat
Hello Dolly! My Fair Lady Scoundrels
In Good Spirits
Two by Two Dames at Sea Spamalot
Pippin
Gypsy She Loves Me
1990
2005 Man of La Mancha
1974 Mame
Jerry’s Girls
A Funny Thing Barnum 2016
Big River
Happened on the Avenue Q
1991 Nunsense
Way to the Forum Into the Woods
Cinderella Seussical
Charlie Brown American Trailer Park
The Sound of Music
2006 Musical
1975
1992 Songs for a New My Fair Lady
The Unsinkable Molly
The Music Man World
Brown 2017
Bye, Bye, Birdie Godspell
The Robber
1976 Once on This Island Jr.
1993 Bridegroom
Kiss Me Kate I Do! I Do!
Fiddler on The Roof Titanic: The Musical
Once Upon a Mattress
1977 Joseph and the Working: A Musical
Applause Amazing 2007 Annie
Damn Yankees Technicolor Dreamcoat Ruthless
2018
Urinetown
1978 1994 Sister Act
Baby
Promises Promises Hello, Dolly! Parade
Oklahoma!
The Drunkard Annie Beauty and the Beast
Jesus Christ Superstar 2008
1995 2019
The Rink
1979 She Loves Me A Funny Thing
Piecemeal
I Do! I Do! Brigadoon Happened on the
South Pacific
Jacques Brei Way to the Forum
1996
2009 Newsies
1980 Meet Me in St. Louis
Evita Bright Star
The Sound of Music The Secret Garden
The Sound of Music Matilda
Oliver!
1997 High School Musical
2020
1981 Anything Goes The Full Monty
Legally Blonde
The Pajama Game Damn Yankees
2010
Guys and Dolls 2021
1998 RENT
Something Rotten!
1982 No, No Nanette Secret Garden
Shrek
Carnival Oliver! Bare
Mamma Mia!
Dear World Sweeney Todd
1999
2022
1983 The King and I 2011
Next to Normal
Girl Crazy State Fair Spelling Bee
Oklahoma Ragtime
Little Women
Cinderella
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Powder Hill

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Montana Sibilio

Lady and the Leopard

Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C.,

CAST Children’s Theatre

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