The Word Premier of the New Musical
book, music, and lyrics by
RUDY BERNICK
ON OUR STAGE IN THE SUMMER OF OUR 78TH SEASON
June 15-18, 2006
THE SHOW
During the 50’s and 60’s there could be dozens of accordion schools in any city. Accordion sales were booming and a young accordionist named Dick Contino thrilled audiences as he repeatedly won a weekly television talent contest. He was a big and popular as any of today’s idols. I wonder if any of the Frankie Salivari’s of that period had any idea that most of the instruments they peddled would be quietly hidden in back room closets today. – Rudy Bernick, Playwright
THE CREW
Director: Dianne Bernick
Music Director: Rudy Bernick
Choreographer: Jill Maisano
Assistant Director: Barbara Wulff
Producer: Stan Guarnelo
Set Design: Helen Liljegren
Mask Design: Norm Liljegren
Set Construction & Painting: Jeff Flannery and Helen Liljegren
Lights: Steve Gautreau
Sound Design: Mike Kinnell
Sound Operator: Kevin Watson
Hair & Make-up: Paul Kriner
Costumes: Mary Calder and Cast
Properties: Kevin Rider and Tim Carney
Programs: Tom Sparrow
Tickets: Carrie Serfass and Paul Vandevert
Ushers: Jeff Ostrowski
Afterglow: The Cast
THE CAST
Frankie’s Mother: Sydnee Dombrowski
Frankie’s Father: Tom Hissong
Frankie Salivari (age 11): Kevin Willmann
Frankie Salivari: Michael Nammonds
Bartender: Richard Bulleri
Augie Augustine: R. Darrow Bernick
Mrs. O’Malley: Kori Bielaniec
Peggy O’Malley: Arielle Sparks
Rudy: Michael Desouza
Mrs. Polaski: Sydnee Dombrowski
Stanley Polaski: Brad Mayo
Bruno: Gabe Kleinert
Jeff: Stan Guarnelo
Mrs. Ramirez: Ashley Ostrowski
Miguel Ramirez: Brad Mayo
Ghost of Grandfather Ramirez: Val Sisto
Clarence: Kevin Rider
Secretary #1: Sydnee Dombrowski
Susan: Ashley Ostrowski
Bunny: Kori Bielaniec
Hilda: Colleen Meyer
Career Woman: Sydnee Dombrowski
Cast and Crew Digitized by Dianne Bernick