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Synopsis (P. 1) Show Information (P. 2) About th the Cr Creative Te Team (P. 3)
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About CK Theatricals & the Richie Applebaum Theater(P. 4) Special Links & more Information (P. 5)
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Synopsis of DISASTER! of DISASTER! a 70s Disaster Disaster Movie Musical Musical CK Productions will be presenting the Long Island Premiere of DISASTER! THE MUSICAL at CK Productions. Disaster! is a new musical straight from Broadway, featuring some of the most unforgettable songs of the '70s. "Knock on Wood," "Hooked on a Feeling," "Sky High," "I Am Woman" and "Hot Stuff" are just a few of the scintillating hits in this hilarious musical comedy with a book by three-time Emmy Award nominee and SiriusXM Broadway host, Seth Rudetsky, and Jack Plotnick.
It's 1979, and New York's York's hottest A-listers are lining up for the opening of a floating casino and discotheque. Also attending is a faded disco star, a sexy nightclub singer with her eleven-year-old twins, a disaster expert, a feminist reporter, an older couple with a secret, a pair of young guys gu ys who are looking for ladies, an untrustworthy businessman and a nun with a gambling addiction. What begins as a night of boogie fever quickly changes to panic as the ship succumbs to multiple disasters, such as earthquakes, tidal waves and infernos. As the night turns into day day,, everyone struggles to survive and, quite possibly, repair the love that they've lost... or at least escape the killer rats.
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Show Information DISASTER! will play exclusively for 3 weeks only at The Richie Applebaum Theater! Theater! SHOW DATES
ADDRESS
May 27th 8pm The Richie Applebaum Theater at CK Productions May 28th 2pm 1021-1 Portion Road, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 May 31st 7pm June 3rd 8pm TICKETS June 4th 2pm $22 Adults, $20 for Students, $18 for Seniors June 9th 8pm June 11th 2pm *To book a private showing, please email ckboxo#
[email protected]* PRODUCTION TEAM Director - Bruce Gotlieb Choreographer - Catherine Sweeney Musical Director - Vincent Donnadio Stage Manager - Josh Bieling Producer - Ethan Felizzari Scenic Design - Rodrigo Escalante Lighting Design - Ethan Felizzari Technical Director - Jeremy Longley CAST Chad ………….. Matthew "Doza" Mendoza Marianne ………….. Siobhan Townsend Tony ………….. Dave Gunder Ted ………….. Peter Scarpinato Jackie ………….. Stephanie Schrader Sister Mary Downey ………….. Sydnee LaBuda Ben/Lisa ………….. Robert Eberle Maury ………….. Lon Shomer Shirley ………….. Karen Prikios Levora Verona ………….. Shaina Stroh Scott ………….. Zachary Zain Jake ………….. Anthony Fava Chef ………….. Marlon Quijije featuring Nick Camacho and Nora Felizzari as The Wealthy Man & Woman Ensemble: Robert Poole, Alexis Tedesco, Tedesco, Gabby Medeck, Josh Bieling & Olivia Diaz
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About the Creative Team Team Bruce Gotlieb (Director) - is honored to be directing the LI Premier of Disaster! The Musical.
Thanks goes out to Ethan and everyone at CK for this opportunity. Thanks to his cast for coming along this crazy ride and slaying it every step of the way. To Cat & Vin I'm in awe of your talents and could not have done this as easily without you. Thanks to his friends, family and especially Matt for their endless support. Vincentt Donnadio (Musical Director) Vincen Director) - is thrilled to be part of the Long Island premiere of Disaster!
Past musical director credits include Godspell, CATS, CATS, A Chorus Line, Into the Woods, etc. He would like to thank Ethan and the Felizzari family for all the amazing opportunities Catherine Sweeney (Choreographer) - is thrilled to be choreographing such an exciting and
original piece. Catherine would like to thank the team at CK for the honor to work on this Long Island Premiere after previously choreographing Joseph & the Amazing Amazing Technicolor Technicolor Dreamcoat, Dreamcoat, Miracle on 34th Street the Musical, James and the Giant Peach, Once Upon a Mattress, Shrek the Musical & All Shook Up. Catherine has also been seen on stage at CK Theatricals as ‘Daniella’ in In the Heights and most recently as ‘Lucy’ in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown & featured in
‘Godspell’. Previous choreography credits include The Sound of Music, Annie, and Godspell. Much love and thanks to the entire cast, creative team & fellow sta$ at CK Productions! Joshua Bieling (Stage Manager) - is very thrilled to be stage managing this amazing show along
side one of his best friends Ethan Felizzari. Joshua has been involved in many CK shows as a performer and part of the creative team for all of CK's departments. Joshua's previous producing credits are Aesop's Fable-ous Fable-ous Christmas Tree, Tree, Madagascar & more! Joshua is currently directing and producing Wizard of OZ for our Theatre For Family department. Come and join us at CK for an amazing show; DISASTER! Ethan Felizzari (Producer) - producer & CEO of CK Productions Inc., has worked in many projects
ranging from theatrical ventures to films. Ethan founded CK in 2013. Mainly producing theatre, he then ventured to film and other projects. Felizzari is a versatile producer whom is excited to share his projects that he believes so fondly of. Ethan has been nominated on behalf of his film, La Sangre en Nuestras Venas, for ‘Best Short Film’ at the Queens World Film Festival and won an Honorable Mention. Other Film Credits: Santi (Short) (Short) & Wild Minds Never Learn (Short). Theatre (Regional):%Lost in Yonkers Yonkers%(Prod./Dir.), Avenue % Avenue Q%(Prod./Dir.), Into the Woods (Prod./Dir.),%Columbinus%(Dir./Prod.)%& more.%His love & passion for the arts had led him to create some very uniqu unique e work & ideas. You You can catch some of his original works on the CK Theatricals stage this season. For more information on upcoming projects, visit%www.ethanfelizzari.com
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About CK Productions Productions Inc. CK Theatricals is Long Island's premier theatrical experience. With more a$ordable Main Stage tickets than any other theater in Long Island, CK Theatricals o$ers a variety of theatrical productions in forms of straight plays, dramas, comedy, comedy, musicals, concerts, shows for children and more! CK Theatricals strives to create authentic and original versions of classic shows and create new and exciting works that have never been seen before. Our goal is to bring Long Island to the rest of the world. What do we mean? Well, we believe that the entertainment industry would thrive out here in a place like Long Island (as many small production companies and other large theaters have already seen). With our Theatrical division of CK Productions, we hope to create a similar vibe to an O$-Broadway Workshop Workshop house here in Long Island to debut original scripts, shorts, plays, musicals, children's theatre & more. Part of what makes Theatre in Long Island so special is the influence of the tight communities. Our Community Theatre seasons are for all actors & artists to enjoy enjoy,, work and create while putting on full scale productions for you to watch. We hope you join us at the theater for one of our many shows. You will not regret enjoying Broadway right here in your backyard. To learn more about the entire production company including CK Productions’ films, dance projects and more! Visit www.ckproductionsnewyork.com
The Richie Applebaum Theater A Long Island Theatre House House .
The Theater
The Richie Applebaum Theater (located at CK Productions Inc. in Ronkonkoma, Long Island, New York) is a black box styled theater with a 35 foot-long stage (larger than most typical black boxes). The 165 seat theater is filled constantly with community theatre, youth productions and original work that resembles that of a Broadway show. The Goal
The goal with The Richie Applebaum Theater is to bring the industry into Long Island. We produce original works with hopeful transfers to other Long Island Theaters, O$-Broadway and potential Regional or Tour premieres. Who is Richie Applebaum?
Richie Applebaum was one of Long Island's most powerful community theatre actors, directors and teachers. Loved by family, friends and strangers alike, Richie Applebaum delighted every single person whom he performed for and whom he met. In his honor, we dedicate this theater to one of our most involved sta$ members, audience members & friends. We love you Richie.
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Links, Resources & Contacts O"cial Website:
www.ckproductionsnewyork.com Social Media:
Facebook - www.facebook.com/ckproductionsny Twitter - www.twitter.com/ckproductionsny Instagram - www.instagram.com/ck www.instagram.com/ckproductionsny productionsny SnapChat - www.snapchat.com/add/ck www.snapchat.com/add/ckproductionsny productionsny YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGt8ITuZ39oDdZIMn_eqoOg
Contacts & Address:
Christina Fink - Head of Advertising 631.974.0184, email: cknypromo
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Ethan Felizzari - Producer / CEO of CK Productions 631.255.3590, email: ckproductionsny@
[email protected] gmail.com
Nora Felizzari - Box O #ce Manager 631.496.9626, email: ckboxo#
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CK Main Line 631.496.9625 email:
[email protected] [email protected] Alternate Number - (631) 496-9626
CK PRODUCTIONS INC. in the American Arcade Shopping Center 1021-1 Portion Road Ronkonkoma, Ronkonkom a, NY 11779
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