CAST AND CREW

World Premiere - Wings Theatre, New York City
August 11 - September 2, 2006

CAST

*Denotes member of Actors' Equity Association

PRODUCTION STAFF

Dana Baráthy (Beta) is thrilled to be performing in NYC again after theater-hopping across the country for the past couple of years. She joins Autumn Moon directly from the world premiere revue-sical The Yiddish Are Coming , written and directed by Joel Paley and Marvin Laird (co-creators of Ruthless!) which debuted at the Denver Civic Theatre. Prior to that, she played Cathy in The Last Five Years (Millbrook Playhouse), Sally Bowles in Cabaret (Virginia Musical Theater), and Amazing Mayzie in Seussical (Mill Mountain Theater). National Tour: Fame (Mrs. Greta Bell, the ballet teacher). Regional credits include: Sweet Charity ( Charity), Damn Yankees (Lola), You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Lucy), and The Rocky Horror Show ( Columbia ) . Graduate of AMDA, New York City .

William Broyles (Ensemble, u/s Lawrence) recently played the role of Brandon in the National Tour of Broadway Jr. on Tour, a family musical designed to promote MTI's series of Broadway Jr. titles to students and teachers across the country. Regional credits include playing Tulsa in Gypsy at the Texas Star Theatre. William is a recent graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) and, prior to that, he earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Clemson University in South Carolina. At Clemson, he was seen in productions of The Fantasticks (Matt) and South Pacific.

Jesse Easley (Minion) is happy to return to the New York stage after playing Vince Fontaine in the Asian tour of Grease. NYC: Barkley in last year’s Genius Famous at the New York International Fringe Festival.  Los Angeles : She Stoops To Conquer (Attic Theatre) Short Eyes, The Outsiders, The Sound Of A Voice and many more. He has performed and studied sketch comedy and improv with The Groundlings and Improv Olympic West and currently performs weekly at The National Comedy Theatre in Midtown. Television and film credits include: The Man Show, General Hospital, Not Another Teen Movie and commercials for White Castle, Nissan, Diet Coke, Heineken, and most recently, Walt Disney World… let’s hear it for selling out! He is an alumnus of the UCLA School of Theatre, Film, and Television. For Hanna-Liina, Tere! Ma Armastan Sind !

Mishaela Fauchér (Esmay/Isis) is a newcomer to New York City , having recently graduated with a BFA from The Boston Conservatory. Favorite credits include: The Good Woman of Setzuan (Shen Te/Shui Ta, The Boston Conservatory), Ruthless (Tina Denmark, The Boston Conservatory), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey), and Damn Yankees (Lola). She would like to thank her parents, sisters, family, and friends for all their love and everlasting support.

Sara Fetgatter (Ensemble, u/s Esmay) NYC debut! A recent graduate of Otterbein College in Ohio, Sara’s favorite performances include George M!, Cats, The Rocky Horror Show, Bye Bye Birdie, The Secret Garden and Anything Goes. Sara would like to thank her amazingly talented little brother and incredible Mom for their love and strength, and her unbelievable friends who have made this a trip worth taking! "Make each day the best day of your life!" Love you Dad.

Scott Richard Foster ( Lawrence ) is excited to be a part of a new and developing project. Before this he has been seen in the Broadway production of Brooklyn – The Musical as well as its world premiere in Denver . Additional credits include NEWsical, I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar, Iago in Shakespeare's Othello, and Rock Singer #1 in the Colorado Symphony Orchestra's production of Leonard Bernstein's Mass. A graduate of the University of Northern Colorado , Scott thanks his wife and family for all their support. He also would like to thank David Velarde for writing music that is so low key and easy to sing. (That was sarcasm. I mean, come on, Steve Perry would complain.)

Jeremy Jonet (Ensemble, u/s Lycan) is excited to make his NYC debut in Autumn Moon. Most recently, Jeremy was seen in regional productions of Godspell ("All Good Gifts" soloist) and Grease (Danny Zuko). Favorite credits include Jesus Christ Superstar (Jesus) and The Wizard of Oz (Tinman). Jeremy is originally from WI, where he received a degree in Advertising Communications from St. Norbert College . "Thank you to all my friends and family, especially Mom, Dad, Renee and Cheryl, for your constant support and love. I couldn’t do it without you!"

Marissa Lupp (Ensemble, u/s Isis ) is overjoyed to be making her New York stage debut with the Wings Theatre. Originally from Michigan , Marissa relocated to New York to attend New York University 's musical theatre program, CAP21. Favorite roles include Belle in Beauty and the Beast, Eponine in Les Miserables , Connie in Good News, and Clara in the Nutcracker. Marissa would like to thank her parents for understanding that she is a "young, poor, and starving artist" in the city... and she is truly blessed to have their never-ending trust, support and love. To Mom, Dad, Meg, Zach and Sammy: "My love for you is deeper than the student debt in my pocket." Kisses to all.

Rebecca Riker (Ensemble, Dance Captain) is thrilled to be a part of Autumn Moon. Favorite shows include Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey), Dames at Sea (Ruby) and Fame (Serena). She was a member of the Sacramento Kings Dance Team for four seasons and served as their Dance Captain. Rebecca will be featured in this year’s A Fireside Christmas. She would like to thank her grandparents and Luke for their unconditional love and support.

Amber Shirley (Ensemble, u/s Beta) is excited to be a member of this wonderful cast. She has spent the past year performing throughout North America, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, dancing for several recording artists. Recent credits include Maydee in Slow The Floor, Rosa in Chain and The Rocky Horror Show and Peer Gynt. Many thanks to Carla, Mom, Dad, Rick, Warren and B.L.S.

David Weitzer (Lycan) has been recognized by the International Jekyll & Hyde Fan Club for portraying the dual role of Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde in four productions of Jekyll & Hyde – The Musical. Off-Broadway: The Awesome 80s Prom. Additional New York City credits include The Three Musketeers at the Wings Theater, Undercover Lover at Medicine Show Theatre Ensemble and The New Jersey Trapezoid at Theater Three. Regional musical theater credits include Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (The Beast), The Scarlet Pimpernel (Percy), Carousel (Billy Bigelow), City of Angels (Stone), Children of Eden (Adam/Noah), Blood Brothers (Eddie), Romance, Romance (Alfred/Sam), Grease (Danny), Bye Bye Birdie (Conrad), The Who's Tommy (Captain Walker), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Joseph), The Secret Garden (Neville), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying! (Bud Frump), Annie (Rooster) and Fiddler on the Roof (Perchik). David graduated summa cum laude from Brandeis University. For additional information, visit David online at www.davidweitzer.com.

David Velarde (Book, Music & Lyrics) wrote the music, book and lyrics for Autumn Moon. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, David was most recently recognized for his work as co-songwriter and vocal arranger on "Aloha Miles Away," the album that garnered the Hawaiian Music Award for Best Pop Album of the Year. (For more information about this album, visit www.scottkatsura.com.) His poetry based on Autumn Moon has been published by Noble House in "Labours of Love" and the International Library of Poetry in "Touch of Tomorrow" and "The International Who’s Who In Poetry." His poem, Isis, won the Editor’s Choice Award from poetry.com. David spent twelve years touring North America and Europe playing such roles as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar (European Tour), Rocky in The Rocky Horror Show (authentic London West End Tour and featured on Original European Tour Soundtrack), Che in Evita (North American Tour), Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Casa Manana and Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar (North American Tour starring Ted Neeley). He performed with such stars as Stephanie Mills and Adrian Zmed in Children of Eden at North Shore Music Theater and John Cullom and Nancy Dussault when he originated the role of Don Juan in Don Juan DeMarco – The Musical at Seattle Repertory Theater. He also enjoyed performing in The Who’s Tommy (Broadway in Concert/30th Anniversary). David is delighted to have performed the role of Aramis in The Three Musketeers at The Wings Theatre in New York City. When David is not writing or performing, he enjoys being an instructor for "Dinosaurs Rock," teaching children about prehistoric Earth. (For more information, visit www.dinosaursrock.com.) He would like to thank his Mom and Dad for inspiring him to write Autumn Moon.

Lauren Cozza (Choreographer) Lauren is thrilled to be a part of the Autumn Moon family. She is honored to be working with such an amazing creative team and talented cast on her NYC choreographic debut. Lauren began her passion for the arts as a member of the dance company at In the Spotlight, a North Jersey dance studio. Here she had the privilege of competing nationally for eight years under the direction of Tom Karaty, Lisa Danias, Candace Mancini, and "So You Think You Can Dance" judge Dan Karaty. Lauren earned a  BFA in Musical Theatre from The University of the Arts, in Philadelphia, where she received a Promising Young Artist Grant for all four years of study.  Her regional & college credits include: Sweet Charity (Charity), A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum ( Tintinabula), A Wonderful Life (Angel Ballerina), Evita (u/s Tango), Copacabana, Weird Romance, Carousel and On the Town. Lauren has also had the honor of dancing for two NBA teams: the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Jersey Nets.  She also performed at Radio City Music Hall for Neil Young's Greendale tour.  Look for Lauren at the Yacht Club Cafe on All My Children. Lauren thanks her wonderful and beautiful friend Murisa for recommending her for this position, David W., David V., Martin, and Mr. Jonathan Cerullo for trusting her with this incredible opportunity! And her parents, for believing in her crazy dreams and not telling her that her dreams may actually BE CRAZY! She dedicates her work in memory of Peter.  

MARTIN BEJERANO (Musical Director) has been active as a professional musician since the age of fifteen. A graduate of the esteemed New World School of the Arts high school in Miami, he received a full scholarship to attend Florida State University, where he studied classical piano with Leonidas Lipovetsky and jazz piano, composition and arranging with Bill Peterson, whom he cites as one of his most important influences on the piano. He then went on to receive a Master’s degree in Jazz Piano Performance from the University of Miami, also under full scholarship. During this time, Martin won third place in the nation in the highly prestigious 1999 Great American Jazz Piano Competition, was chosen to attend the famed Thelonious Monk Institute Jazz Colony, appeared on both Brazilian television and BET Jazz channel's Thelonious Monk Jazz Colony documentary series, and had several compositions published in Ignacio Berroa's "Groovin' in Clave" instructional drum book. In September of 2000, he decided a move to New York City was in order to further develop his career. The move turned out to be a good one, and, in less than a year, he was asked to join the quartet of legendary jazz drummer and Grammy award-winning artist Roy Haynes. The group has since gone on to perform across the world to high critical praise and accolades. In 2004, their recording "Fountain of Youth" was nominated for a 2004 Grammy award for Best Instrumental Jazz Album – Martin’s first recording on a major label. In January 2002, Martin also joined internationally acclaimed guitarist Russell Malone’s (Diana Krall, Harry Connick) quartet, and continues to perform and record with both these groups. Bejerano has also performed with a wide range of jazz greats including Kenny Garrett, James Moody, Lonnie Plaxico, Ignacio Berroa, Abraham Laboriel, Marcus Printup, Ira Sullivan, as well as up-and-comers such as tenor saxophonist Marcus Strickland. Performances of note include the North Sea Jazz Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, Playboy Jazz Festival, Newport Jazz Festival, Sunfest Jazz Festival, Bahia World Jazz Festival, Modern Drummer Festival, Ravinia Jazz Festival, Lincoln Center, The Village Vanguard, The Blue Note, Birdland, The Iridium, The Jazz Standard, Jazz Gallery, The Jazz Bakery, Catalina’s, Jazz Alley, Jazz Bistro, and The Jazz Showcase, as well as numerous tours of Europe and South America. Martin is also proud to have toured with "Jazz Reach", a non-profit organization that presents multimedia concerts for school children across the country, educating them on jazz music and the history of jazz as an American art form. Currently, Martin resides in New York with his wife Sherleen, performing, arranging, and recording locally, as well as touring in the US and abroad. He is featured on several recent recordings, including Roy Haynes’s "Fountain of Youth", Russell Malone’s "Playground", and the Lonnie Plaxico Group’s "Live at the Jazz Standard". He hopes to continue creating, performing and experiencing music of all shapes and sizes.

Colleen Sherry (Stage Manager) recently stage managed Bone China in Ensemble Studio Theatre's 2006 Marathon.  Colleen is entering her junior year at Muhlenberg College , studying stage management and business, and will be spending the Fall 2006 semester abroad in London.  Favorite stage management experiences include Spring Offensive with Jeff Weiss, A Bird of Prey (at Muhlenberg), Guys and Dolls and The Laramie Project (at Bergen County Academies). 

Stefanie Luicci (Assistant Stage Manager) graduated in May 2006 from Saint Joseph ’s University ( Philadelphia ) with double majors in English and Fine Arts and concentrations in painting and mosaics. Stefanie attended Saint Joseph ’s on a soccer scholarship. Following knee surgery, she decided to dedicate her time to study art and exercise her artistic talents in studio classes. In 2005, she studied art at American University of Rome , where her work was selected for an exhibition. In April 2006, her mosaics and paintings were selected for Triskaidekamania, an art exhibition in Philadelphia . An aspiring artist, she is pursuing a career in set and costume design.

Deborah Gaouette (Scenic Design/Props) has designed numerous productions including She Loves Me and Stage Door for WingSpan Arts Conservatory, The Retreat, Meet George Orwell, Fame, Passion of Dracula, and  A Christmas Carol. Upcoming productions include the pop opera production, Rain. Off-Broadway: prop mastered String of Pearls, Sabina, and Going to St. Ives for Primary Stages. Additional credits include 42nd Street and Cabaret at the Trump Plaza Casino, Sakharem Binder for The Play Company, and the national tours of Evita, Sound of Music, Crazy for You, and South Pacific for Troika Entertainment.

Stephen Smith (Costume Design/Concept Artwork) is very excited to be a part of such a wonderful production team and talented cast. Usually seen onstage as a performer himself (including two shows at the Wings Theater), he is happy to once again use another facet of his creativity to help create the time-honored legend of the werewolf. Stephen has been studying all forms of art since he was two years old. Drawing, painting, singing, acting, dancing and costume design are just some of his artistic endeavors. He attended the West Palm Beach School of the Arts for visual arts studies and the University of Tennessee for Theatre and Production. He has helped in costuming shows such as Cinderella, The Rocky Horror Show and An O. Henry Christmas. Though still new to many aspects of theatre production, he eagerly anticipates future ventures. His conceptual artwork for this production can be viewed at www.autumnmoonmusical.com.

Julie Seitel (Lighting Design) is a freelance lighting, scenic and graphic designer based in New York City. Recent lighting designs include the musical Chicago at the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma; A Streetcar Named Desire for TheatreWorks in Colorado Springs, Colorado; a new musical entitled Everything About A Day… (Almost) produced by TADA! Youth Ensemble Theatre in New York City; a rock musical adaptation of The Bacchae in Williamstown, Massachusetts; and Proof, in Stony Brook, New York. Julie teaches lighting design and stage management at Williams College, and previously taught at Stony Brook University. Julie is a member of United Scenic Artists, and a company member of the NYC theatre troupe The Drama Department.