STREAMING JANUARY 15-31, 2021 - CO/LAB Theater Group
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STREAMI
CAST
PJ ADZIMA* PAUL DEVINCENZO GABRIEL LEE IAN JOSEPHSON
THE Bill Mickey Ricky Wayne
CONTESTANTS
ZANA MEMISEVIC ABBY SCHREER* LEXI SPINDEL
Polly Sasha Olivia
DEWITT BURGESS CHRISTOPHER PAUL FITZPATRICK JOHN GARRY**
THE Sunny FIGUEROA Randy Lawrence
Jeff
GATEKEEPERS
SAMUEL HO BETH WARTTI MELISSA ZAR*
Jack Ana Maria
*Supporting Artist **Teaching Artist
MICHAEL ALLEN SILVANA DUNCAN KIRSTEN DIMITRI MOISE*
THE MCMAHON
Aidan Honey Nick
DISTANCE Stella
DIVINERS
The Distance
Diviners double
as WCLB Re-
porters
CHRIS PESTO** ELIZABETH SENA JENNY SHAKAROV
Jim Luna Glimmer
Tollbooth Operator BECKY LEIFMAN
WCLB Radio DJs JONATHAN BRENNER AND MIA SOMMESE
The charater of “Nick”
originally played by JR BRUNO
Extra special thanks to JR, supporting artist in MTP
from Sept 2019-March 2020, for all his contributions
to the development of this production.
*Supporting Artist **Teaching Artist
PRODUCTION CREW
Video Editor MICHAEL HUNSAKER
Music Supervisor
and Producer JONATHAN BRENNER
Costume Design ABBY SCHREER
Distance Diviners
Logo Design ROBERT DALLAS CLARK
Rehearsal Pianists LAURA BORGWARDT, A.J. HOLMES,
TERESA LOTZ, JONATHAN MEHL,
DEVON PERRY, JUSTIN RAMOS
SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS
LET’S GO!: THE DISTANCE DIVINERS MUSICAL
Music by JONATHAN BRENNER
Lyrics by MIA SOMMESE
Story by MIA SOMMESE, JONATHAN BRENNER,
and devised in part by the ‘19-20 Musical Theater Production class
MUSICAL NUMBERS
“Let’s Go”
“One Moment”
“Come Back Home / We Gotta Go Get Them”
“The Chase”
“Just To Get To You”
SAVE THE DATE
Join us on Facebook Live on Friday, January 22 @ 5PM EST
for “Lets Go: Behind the Scenes,” a Q&A with our actors and
the show’s creators, and to hear about the creative process that
brought this show from our classroom to your screens. Be sure to
follow us on Facebook so you don’t miss this special event!
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK
SPECIAL THANKS
Rachael and Aaron Okun; Kristin Kelleher, Guest Artist; Natalie
Loveland, Guest Artist; Jacob Ready and Psacoya Guinn, Casting
Assistants; ART/NY; CO/LAB’s Supporting and Teaching Artists,
Board of Directors, Young Professionals Board, Family, and Staff.
Actors were often supported during class and at-home filming by
family members, support staff, and other helpful friends. We are
grateful for your time and talent!
We’d also like to thank all of the Rotating Supporting
Artists that joined us in class throughout this journey and
contributed their creativity and joy:
Hannah Allen, Gillian Curry, Mia Crivello, Sylvia Czubarow,
Sam Freidman, Maggie Gayford, Carina Goebelbecker, Ben
Hill, Alessia Hughes, Brianna Jacik, Joshua Kahn, Morgan Kane,
Sammy Lopez, Janette Martinez, Lynne Mattos, Tommy McKiernan,
Emily Olcott, Hillary Smith, Samantha Soloway, Marissa Stuart,
Chloe Tiso
This year marks the 30th anniversary
of the landmark Americans with
Disabilities Act. As we celebrate our
ten years of creative opportunities
without limits and boundaries, we
also celebrate the ways the ADA
has transformed American society and enabled a generation of
Americans with disabilities to thrive.
We also recognize that many barriers to equal opportunity still
remain. CO/LAB shares the commitment of the ADA to create
equal access and representation for people with disabilities. In our
next ten years, we will continue to create neurodiverse ensembles
that celebrate diversity, provide access to as many actors with
disabilites as possible, and continue to build an organization where
all are welcome.
To learn more about the ADA’s 30th Anniversary, click here.
HELP SUPPORT CO/LAB
CO/LAB exists because of our incredible network of supporters
and superfans, and we’re always welcoming more people into this
extended family. Here are a few ways you can help CO/LAB grow.
Get some CO/LAB Swag
Show the world you’re a CO/LAB superfan by
getting a t-shirt, sweatshirt, tote bag or the last
of our 2021 CO/LAB wall calendars. Visit our
online store today!
BUY NOW
Become a Monthly Donor
Monthly donations provide continuous support
year round, helping build sustainability while
simultaneously providing the freedom to
think flexibly. Monthly donations provide the
opportunity to test new ideas, explore growth
opportunities, and make necessary changes
when they arise. By becoming a monthly
donor today, you’ll support CO/LAB now and
DONATE into the future.
Give us a Shout-Out
Connect with us on our social media platforms to tell everyone you saw
a CO/LAB show, stay up-to-date on CO/LAB events, and get an insider’s
look at our programs.
/colabtheatergroup @colabtheatergroup @colabtheater
ABOUT CO/LAB
CO/LAB Theater Group is a non-profit organization dedicated to
providing Creative Opportunities without Limits And Boundaries.
CO/LAB offers individuals with developmental disabilities a creative
and social outlet through theater arts.
CO/LAB held its first class in the fall of 2011 with just 12 actors. Since
then, we have developed a comprehensive theater program featuring
weekly CO/LAB:core classes and
a robust outreach initiative through
our CO/LAB:connect workshops and
residencies. In the past ten seasons,
our team has worked with actors in
all five boroughs and several cities
outside New York, created dozens of
original shows, and provided creative
opportunites to over 1,200 actors
with developmental disabilities.
Through our programming, we encourage actors to collaborate as
an ensemble and discover their individual voices. CO/LAB creates
a safe, judgment-free, and neuro-diverse environment that allows
participants the opportunity to express themselves both in class and
on stage. We seek to honor and celebrate every individual. CO/LAB
aims to offer financially accessible programs to all.
All of our CO/LAB:core
weekly classes are
offered no cost to
participants. We aim
to provide access to
all those who want to
participate, regardless of
financial background.
STAFF & LEADERSHIP
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Chris Carcione Director of Communication
Erica Galluscio Marketing &
Development Coordinator
Becky Leifman Executive Director
Philip Santos Schaffer Development Manager
Abby Schreer Director of Programs
& Operations
Hayley Sherwood Program Manager
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kevin Bradley Katie Sweeney
David Fram Chris Tusciuk
Jennifer O’Neill Kyle Wright
Rachael Okun Keith Zar chair
Dan Soleimani
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS BOARD
Luke Albert Robin Klein
Lizzie Calo Joe Longthorne
Molly Chambers Michaela Manning
Seth Danner Ben Simpson
Franki De La Vega Aaron Whiteman
Sarah Hutton co-chair Melissa Zar co-chair
Mahaley Jacobs
CO/LAB LEADERS
Danielle Coles Linda Carlton
Dewitt Burgess Masaki Fujitani
Sylvia Morsillo Paul DeVincenzo
Kirsten McMahon
OUR SUPPORTERS
BENEFACTORS CIRCLE
When you join our individual giving network, you receive exclusive invitations to
CO/LAB’s special events, pre-sale tickets to all performances and so many other
goodies! Your contribution will support future expansion of programs to reach
more actors as well as help strengthen our outreach and fundraising efforts.
For more information on joining, please visit www.colabtheatergroup.com.
Executive Producers Steve & Jacqueline Novick Virany Kreng
($2,500+) Aaron Okun Terri & Rafaat Kureshi
Anonymous (2) Cathleen Petersen Elaine Leifman
The McCabe Family Fund Tina Pooser Howard Leifman
Dr. George E. Ellen & Rick Lewis
Producers ($1,000+) & Elisabeth A. Reed Daniel & Landie Lopez
Anonymous Kenneth Schaefle David Lusk
Benjamin A. Cohen Andy Schreer Karen Mazer
Ira Gilbert Christopher Sheean Judith & Roy McCloskey
Sharon Karmazin & Kevin Martin Janis & Stanley McCormack
Peter & Eileen Keeler Jennifer Stark Robert Meier
Mimi and Paul Lee Constance Ellen Mellis
Clare Munana & Christopher Stienon Brian Mogck
& Samuel McCartney Esme Usdan Pat Mucci, Jr.
Dr. William Silvia Vigliarolo Mark Nahnsen
& Frances O’Neill Lynn Hallie Najem
Jacqueline Rodriguez Friends ($250+) Matte O’Brien
Jim Scully Anonymous (5) Ann Osterberg
Harry Shepard Noah Aberlin & PJ Simmons Chris Pesto
Kirsten Wrinkle Neal Andrus Javed Rambaran
Valerie Zar Anne Balaban & Rick Albert Maureen, Frank, Megan
Erin Bethel & Kesley Riordan
Directors ($750+) Alex Bracken Sonja & Robert Rotenberg
Peter DeVincenzo Michael Browne Alaina Sparks
Diane Garry Geneva Carr Susan & Steve St. Thomas
Isabelle Orlansky Lynda Chaifetz Ellen Stafford-Sigg
Paul Cifelli Lauren Stanich
Actors ($500+) Kevin Ciotta & Tracy Pool Wendy Stevens
Hilda Aronson Jody Cohen Jay & Leslie Sweeney
Benjamin Bechtolsheim Bob Contri Beth Cheryl Tarnow
Anne L. Bernstein Margaret DeVincenzo Bruce & Jean Tartaglione
Helga & Jerry Bilik Samuel & Cheryl Friedman Jeff & Lucy Udell
Joanne & Stephen Borgwardt Janine Frier Murat Uraz
Eileen & Neil Brazitis Rachel Frost Earl D. Weiner
Paul Britton Vanessa Garcia John West
Martin Chalfie & Matthew Craig Nancy & Michael Whitaker
& Tulle Hazelrigg Margaret Gayford Dawn Woodrum
Isaac Cohen Patricia & Brad Greer Daniel & Rachel Zar
Gene Cordon Rick Guirlinger Rick & Debby Winer
Gary & Susan Danner Raguvir Gurumurthy
Sherree & Marc Drezner Diana & Bill Hochstetter As of 1/8/21
Joshua Gertz Miranda Hoffner
Shelley Hendler Betsy Jacobs
& Scott Lever Erik Johnson
Chase Lerner Diane Juliar & Joe Quinn
CONSISTENT DONORS
As we celebrate our 10th Anniversary season, we also want to acknowledge our
supporters who have contributed to CO/LAB over a sustained period of time.
The people below donated to CO/LAB when we were a fledgling company ten
years ago and, with their consistent support, they have helped us grow into the
organization we are today. We are thankful for their commitment to CO/LAB,
and for the deep relationships we’ve been able to make over the past decade.
This list is accurate to the best of our knowledge, though we acknowledge our
record keeping may not have been foolproof beginning in our early seasons.
If you feel you’ve been left off this list, please contact Philip Santos Schaffer at
philip.schaffer@colabtheatergroup.com.
8+ Years Elonna & Josh Finkle
Eric Schwartz & Debby Fram
Stephen & Joanne Borgwardt
Sharisse Francisco
Gary & Susan Danner
Sam Friedman
Michael & Jane Ferris
Vanessa Garcia & Matthew Craig
Scott Lever & Shelly Hendler
John Garry
Howard Leifman
Joshua Gertz
Sandee Lever
Evan Greenberg
Richard & Janet Pesto
Rachel Greenberg
5-7 Years Lee Ann Gullie
Ron Halverson
Anonymous (2) Vicky & Steve Hoffman
Noah Aberlin Malcolm & Lizzie Ingram
Scott & Terri Akman Vicky Joslin
Margaret Bachman Iris Kerbis
Mary & Gerry Batsford Sarah Heller & Buzz Koenig
Nick Baudouin The Kong Family
Stephen Bennett William Kraemer
Erin Bethel Elaine Leifman
Mark Bohling Rachel Levens
Amy & Neil Bona-Cohen Uli & Suzi Levi-Gorelich
Jennifer Borgwardt Brian Lewis
Philip Byron Sammy Lopez
Jaime Chaifetz Michael Malady
Lynda Chaifetz Stanley & Jan McCormack
Molly Chambers Robert Meier
Arnold Chandler Christine Molloy
Kristin Chisesi Jillian Nadell
Dana Clinkman Lynn Hallie Najem
Benjamin Cohen Leslie Noble
Maris Cohen Brendan Naylor
Gerry Cornez Aaron & Rachael Okun
Erin Danahy William & Frances O’Neill
Patty Danielecki Emily Owens
Margaret DeVincenzo Rebekah Paine
Curtis Draper Brette Parker
Stan & Gail Eisen Christopher Pesto
Ashley Fields Emily & Michael PrincipatoPatrick Roath Dave Tauscher
Lindsey Robison Kathleen Walsh
Joelle Ross Philipp Walzer
Sonja & Bob Rotenberg John West
Mark & Laurie Rubeck Dara Williams
Andy Schreer Halley Winer
Alisa Schierman Daniel & Rachel Zar
Kristina Sciazko Keith Zar
Ross & Suzanne Secler Mark & Debra Zar
Rich & Christina Sidoti Melissa Zar
Stephanie St. Thomas Valerie Zar
Susan & Steve St. Thomas Claire Zar-Kessler
Judy Silverman Bruce Zorich
Rachel Silverman Samantha Kolko Zwick
Sara Stupay
INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
CO/LAB extends a huge thank you to our government, foundation,
and corporate supporters. We are so grateful for the opportunities
you provide.
The Common Sense Fund The National Endowment
for the Arts
The David & Barbara B. Hirschhorn
Foundation NYC COVID-19 Response and
Impact Fund in The New York
The Dreuding Foundation Community Trust
The FAR Fund NYC Department of Cultural Affairs
The Hyde and Watson Foundation New York State Council on the Arts
The JE & ZB Butler Foundation The Taft Foundation
The Lily Auchincloss Foundation Valentine Perry Snyder Fund
Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation
Supported, in part, by public funds from the NYC Department
of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. New This project is supported
York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor in part by the National
Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. Endowment for the Arts.
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