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THE WILD PARTY

Dates + Times

October 7, 2022 at 7:30 PM
October 8, 2022 at 2:00 PM
October 8, 2022 at 7:30 PM
October 9, 2022 at 2:00 PM
October 13, 2022 at 7:30 PM
October 14, 2022 at 7:30 PM
October 15, 2022 at 2:00 PM
October 15, 2022 at 7:30 PM
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Location

Northampton Center for the Arts
33 Hawley Street
Northampton, MA 01060

This production includes strong language, drug usage and sexual content. Recommended for mature audiences only. Stage effects include strobes and bright moving lights.

All audience members should have an up-to-date vaccination, but cards will no longer be checked. Face coverings that cover the nose and mouth will be required for entrance and while seated at the Northampton Center for the Arts.

ABOUT THE SHOW
Book, Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Based on the Poem by Joseph Moncure March
Partially Developed and Received Readings at The O'Neill Theater Center during the 1997 National Music Theatre Conference
Originally Produced in New York City by The Manhattan Theatre Club

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A steamy prohibition tale, steamrolling and roaring its way across the stage, Andrew Lippa's Wild Party was an Off-Broadway gem that garnered an array of industry accolades, including Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Obie awards in 2000. Based on Joseph Moncure March's evocative 1928 narrative poem of the same name, this darkly brilliant show features one of the most exciting, pulse-racing scores ever written.

Lovers Queenie and Burrs decide to throw the party-to-end-all-parties in their Manhattan apartment. After the colorful arrival of a slew of guests living life on the edge, Queenie's wandering eyes land on a striking man named Black. As the decadence is reaching a climax, so is Burrs' jealousy, which erupts and sends him into a violent rage. Gun in hand and inhibitions abandoned, Burrs turns on Queenie and Black. The gun gets fired, but who's been shot?


Creative Team

Eddie Zitka
Director & Choreographer
Bill Martin
Music Director
David Webber
Assistant Director

Jessica Winter
Dance Captain
Carly DellaPenna
Lighting Design
Elysha Sathyaraj
Lighting Design & Operator
Joshua Hamre
Sound Design & Operator
Bruce Torrey
Set Build
Ed Zitka
Set Build
Andrew Lippa
Book, Music & Lyrics

Cast

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Chelsea Derby
Queenie
Chelsea is thrilled to make her debut with K and E Theater Group. She most recently starred as Elle in Legally Blonde prior to Covid. She has been performing in Connecticut in numerous companies for 10 years now. Previously, she was performing in New York City and New Jersey.

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Carina Savoie
Kate
Carina is a young Massachusetts-based actress whose theater experience started locally in Ludlow, MA. Previous stage roles include Anne Frank in The Diary of Anne Frank, Petra in An Enemy of the People, Shelby in Steel Magnolias, Harper in Angels in America, Jess in Ugly Lies the Bone, Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family, Sophie in Mamma Mia, Beth in Little Women, The Nurse in Hello Again, and Fraulein Kost in Cabaret.

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Joshua Fernandez Garcia
Black
 Joshua is honored to make his return to the stage with K and E Theater Group as Black in The Wild Party. His recent credits include: Sebastian in The Little Mermaid (OHP), Donkey in Shrek (OHP), Ike/Spot Conlon in Newsies (OHP), Ensemble in The Wizard of Oz (Holyoke HS). He is excited for you all to see the show!

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Eddie Zitka
Burrs
Eddie is so excited to be playing one of his dream roles in The Wild Party. Eddie is one of the co-founders of K and E Theater Group and has directed and choreographed every show that has been produced including this one. He would like to thank this incredible cast, band and crew for making this reality. Thank you to his family and Ken for putting up with him. Let’s have a WILD time!

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Julia Bussell
Nadine
Julia is a recent graduate from Western Connecticut State University from Westfield, MA. Credits include Be More Funny (Cosima Tutti), Noises Off (Dotty U/S), Metamorphosis (Persephone/Laundress), The Little Mermaid (Ariel), Footloose (Ariel Moore), and R&H’s Cinderella (Cinderella).
Instagram: @_julia.margaret_


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Michael DeVito
Phil D’Armano
Michael is thrilled to join the cast of The Wild Party with K and E Theater Group! Michael is a recent graduate of Western New England University with a MS of Law and currently works in governance, risk, and compliance. You may have seen Michael most recently perform in OHP’s Next to Normal as Gabe this past May or in KETG’s Altar Boyz as Mark back in March 2022. Other roles include: Sky in Mamma Mia, Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid, Ren in Footloose, Lefou in Beauty and the Beast, and Pierre in Murdered to Death. Michael would like to send his thanks and compliments to the cast, crew, and audience for supporting theatrical arts. Enjoy the show!

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Jessica Glasser
Mae
Jessica is elated to be in her first K and E production. Previously seen in: Little Women (Amy), Bright Star, La Cage, Spelling Bee, Drood (OHP), Grease (Frenchie), All Shook Up (Natalie), Taffeta Christmas (Donna) at CT Cabaret. Also, Mrs. Claus' Christmas Eve (Piper/Eve), Dead Legends Live (Marilyn Monroe) at SFNE. All her love to Matthew, Fitzgerald, Baby Glasser, and her 3 pugs.  

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Christine Greene
Madelaine True
Christine feels blessed to be performing with K and E Theater Group. Christine is a seasoned actor/singer of 35+ years and resides in CT. When not on stage, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, especially with her husband James of 22 years and their 18 year old son, Ashton.

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Andre Ruiz
Sam
 Andre is incredibly excited to be performing with K and E Theater Group again. He most recently performed in KETG’s production of Cabaret. He is thankful for all the love in support!

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Lauren Seslar
Featured Ensemble
 Lauren is a Berklee College of Music graduate from Westfield, MA. Credits include Big Fish (Ensemble), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Narrator), It's a Wonderful Life (Violet), Gift of the Magi (Della), and Lead Vocalist in Berklee's Broadway Band. Instagram: LaurenSeslar 

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Chris Webber
Oscar D’Armano
Chris is happy to be performing again with K and E Theater Group. Previous shows include Twelfth Night (Sebastian), An American Daughter (Sen. Alan Hughes), The Dumbwaiter (Ben), Assassins (Giuseppe Zangara), Next to Normal (Henry). He hopes you enjoy the show.

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David Webber
Max
David is always honored to be a part of the shows here at KETG. Every experience is always mind blowing in a new way. It just keeps getting more exciting learning new things. His favorite roles here include Anthony in Sweeney Todd, Man 1 in Songs for a New World, Young Thing in Hello Again, Luke in Altar Boyz, and most recently The Angry Inch in Hedwig and the Angry Inch. David is also a proud Board Member of the company. On his down time he is a Disney Fanatic and always obsessing over the Disney Parks. This production has definitely been a wild ride. Hope you’re ready to join the party tonight!

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Jami Wilson
Dolores
Recent roles include Paulette in Legally Blonde (Stageloft Repertory), Elvira in Blithe Spirit (Black Cat), Pippi in The Great American Trailer Park Musical (Stageloft Repertory and OHP), Irene in The War and Walt Whipple (Majestic Theater), Stella in A Streetcar Named Desire (Exit 7), Val in A Chorus Line (TGOH), and Fritzie in Cabaret (KETG). Enjoy the party!!

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Jessica Winter
Jackie
Jessica received her bachelor’s degree in dance from Point Park University and recently achieved her doctorate in occupational therapy from Western New England University.  She has a love for dance that led to traveling the world on a cruise ship, teaching youth dance classes, and performing in local theater companies.

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John F. Woytowicz
Eddie
John is excited to be back on stage after a pandemic induced retirement. He is grateful to KETG for giving him this opportunity. Favorite past roles include Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show, Emcee in Cabaret, Thomas Andrews in Titanic, John/Judas in Godspell, and Carmen Ghia in The Producers. Love to Vince and their 3 cats Norma, Aslan, and Z.


Band

Sue Dunbar
Reed 2
Charlotte Ross
Guitar
Pete Grimaldi
Trumpet
Cliff Schofer
Reed 1
Justin Rodzen
Bass
Mitch Tilghman
Percussion

Supporting Season Sponsors

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THE WILD PARTY is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
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