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The cult classic is now a yearly production by TTC complete with sass from the audience, cascading toilet paper, and an array of other audience participation props. "A musical that deals with mutating identity and time warps becomes one of the most mutated, time warped phenomena in show business."-NY Times |
Who Is Who: CLARA BARTON GREEN (Columbia) is thrilled to be performing a role she's wanted to play ever since she used to troll the midnight showing of RHPS at the fabled Key Theater in Georgetown! As an actor, she has worked with Hinton Battle (Lady of Copper), Mark Hollman (Fare for All), and Tracie Thoms (Leader of the Pack, Hair). Selected roles: Sheila (Hair), Helen (Trojan Women), the Emcee (Cabaret), Puck (A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Thyme of the Season, the Midsummer sequel!), Viola (Twelfth Night), Mercutio (Romeo and Juliet). Directed: Agnes of God, Vanities, own adaptations of A Christmas Carol (TTC) and The Pirates of Penzance (TTC), many others. Awards: Spotlight On Award, Best Actress in a Full-Length Production (for Calliope in Eternity: Time Without End); PCTF Award, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (for Roberta leFay in Sweeter Dreams); winner of the 2002 Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Festival (for direction of “Three Questions”). Clara has a BA in English and music and currently studies history at Columbia University, thereby completing a trifecta of financially unviable academic disciplines. www.ClaraBartonGreen.com |
RICHARD O'BRIEN'S THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Book, Music & Lyrics by: Richard O'Brien Directed & Choreographed by: Robert Gonzales Jr. Musical Direction by: Tom Berger He's baaaaaaaack! That sweet transvestite and his freaky crew Time Warped their kitschy, rock-n-roll, sci-fi, gothic butts across the stage and they are going to do it again this year! |
ROBERT GONZALES JR. (Director/Choreographer) has been involved with The Theater Company since 2003, when he first appeared on stage in "Smokey Joe's Cafe," and is always happy to work with the TTC family. Originally from Texas, he stays busy as a performer, choreographer and director and has worked on productions throughout Texas, New York City and New Jersey. He is very excited to be working on "The Rocky Horror Show" once again for TTC. Thanks to the wonderful cast, my amazing stage manager, the tech crew and the staff of TTC. www.RobertGonzalesJr.com |
Performances: October 27, 2011 at 8pm October 28, 2011 at 8pm & 11pm Location: Monroe TheatreSpace Monroe Center for the Arts 720 Monroe St., Hoboken, NJ Tickets: $25 adults, $20 student/seniors Credit card: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/202451 Cash or check at the door. Limited seating, we recommend purchasing in advance. Click here to see photos from the production. |
CHRISTOPHER BEN COMEAUX (Eddie/Doctor Everett Scott) has crawled out of the swamps of Louisiana to come and dazzle the Big City with his acting/singing/piano playing/drum-playing/and generally good hygiene. He has worked his way up from drummer with The Theater Company (WORKING and GLORY DAYS) to being deemed worthy enough to appear before you tonight. Many thanks to Dave, Robert, and the entire cast and crew! |
JENNIFER CONNOR (Janet) Soprano Jennifer Connor enjoys a diverse musical life as a soloist, collaborator, teacher, and adventurer. She typically sings opera, but is looking forward to getting freaky in Rocky Horror. Jennifer was introduced to TTC when she sang the role of "Mabel" in The Pirates of Penzance last fall. Jennifer has recently been seen as "Nadina" in the Liederkranz Opera Theater's production of The Chocolate Soldier, in the world premier of John Eaton’s The Curious Case of Benjamin Button at Symphony Space, and as "Gretel" in New Jersey State Opera's outreach production of Hansel and Gretel. Jennifer is a 2008 graduate of New York University (BM), and currently manages Visitor Services at the Children's Museum of the Arts in NYC. |
PAUL KAZALSKI (Rocky) couldn't be happier to play one of his favorite roles with The Theater Company's Rocky Horror Show. Past credits with The Theater Company include Provoloney in Psycho Beach Party and Buck Nekid in A Night at the Paradise Burlesque. Other roles this year include Nephew Fred in A Christmas Carol and William Roper in A Man for All Seasons, both performed under the John Paul II Theater Company. He is also acting and involved in the production of And Still You May Not Know, an independently written play to debut in December 2011. Paul would like to thank Rob Gonzales for picking such an awesome cast to work with. |
TATUM KENNEY (Stage Manager/Freak) An avid runner and rabid vegetarian, Tatum Kenney is pleased to be a part of The Rocky Horror Show. Former favorite roles include Maria in West Side Story and Virginia in Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? Much thanks to Jenny, and as ever, love to Jane and Mom. Looks good! |
MATT LEVINE (Brad) After a his lightning return to the stage this summer as Kenickie in Grease, Matthew is excited to be back on the stage again as Brad Majors in The Theater Company's Halloween performance of The Rocky Horror Show. Matthew is working on some cabaret projects so keep your eyes and ears out for this one. He'll be giving you something new in no time at all. Past credits include performing arts coordinator at Pratt institute (1998-2000), principle roles in Oklahoma, La Cage Aux Follies, The Boyfriend, and character roles in Hair, West Side Story, Pippin, Anything Goes, Kiss Me Kate. |
MUSLIMAH MAYS (Freak) - This Jersey City native was surrounded by music from day one. Muslimah first began her journey at the age of 7, being the first violin student of Studio 676 School of Violin and Fine Arts. From there she entered into the Visual and Performing Arts School, where singing became her 1st love. She moved on and entered many talents shows and won 1st place. Now Muslimah is active in many plays and shows all over. She sang for Jersey City’s Mayor Healy’s Inauguration and various political affairs. Her number one goal is to have her first Alblum produced, which she is now working on in the studio. She lives her life by the song of her most loved artist and inspiration, MICHAEL JACKSON... "IT’S JUST THE MUSIC AND Meeeeeeeeeee" |
MATEO MORENO (Frank-N-Furter) is thrilled to be putting on Frank's heels and performing alongside such amazing people, which includes his 5th collaboration with Mr. Whitehead. Theatre: I'm Writing a Musical (workshops; music by Daniel A. Weiss, Lyrics by Jamie Summers), The Barber of Seville (National Tour), Willy Nilly! (Fringe NYC & Off Broadway Extension), Perfect (Fringe NYC), The Pig or Václav Havel's Hunt for a Pig, Will Work For..., Craven Monkey and the Mountain of Fury, Craig the Unmusical, Penny Dreadful. Film: New Years Eve, Going the Distance. TV: "Pan Am," "Boardwalk Empire," "The 2-2," "I Just Want My Pants Back". Next up, Moreno will co-direct & costar in Happily After Tonight, a theatrical fight show, which he also wrote the script for. Many thanks to Robert, Tom, and this amazing and talented cast. |
KELLY ROSADO (Dance Captain/Freak) is thrilled to be with The Theatre Co. for the first time. Her recent credits include; All Shook Up (Miss Sandra), CATS (Cassandra), Swan Lake (Swan soloist), Sleeping Beauty (Corps de Ballet), A Chorus line (ensemble), The Producers (Usherette/Ensemble), and Spamalot(Ensemble). A New Jersey native she has been trained in dance for over 24 years. From The Academy of Ballet NJ (where she is now faculty) to The University of the Arts in Philadelphia and The Rock School, Kelly has been taught by some of the finest in the northeast. She would like to extend a big thanks to her family and friends for their never ending love. |
STEVEN SLATTEN (Narrator) is “shivering with Anticipation” as he joins the cast of The Theater Company’s encore performance of the “The Rocky Horror Show” Theatre credits include The Pirates of Penzance, Rent (Ensemble), Godspell (Jesus) Bat Boy: the Musical (Pan), Letters from the Front (Created the role of Gene) Rocky Horror Show (Phantom) Tony & Tina’s Wedding (Donnie Dolce). As a vocalist Steven has been featured across the country. His one man shows, "Two Dollar Hooker and Fame Whore” have played too sold out crowds and received rave reviews. He thanks his partner Jarret, family and friends for the constant unconditional love and support. “The good die young but not always. The wicked prevail but not consistently. I am confused by life, and I feel safe within the confines of the theatre. – Helen Hayes” |
KELLY ANNE WADLER (Magenta) is totally stoked to be apart of The Theater Company’s version of Rocky Horror, AGAIN! She graduated from Hofstra University with a BFA in Theater Performance and has been intensively and competitively trained in many forms of dance since age nine. When she is not performing she works as a teaching artist for theater studios in the city, teaches ZUMBA and can be found dancing for an entertainment company at Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. Past credits include: Betting Barnes, Pyscho Beach Party. Marina Galino, Sister Albert Maria, Swing, in Tony ‘N’ Tina’s Wedding, Sarah Kirshstein in Black Metropolis, and Marguerite Gautier in Camille. All her love and thanks to her wonderful family, friends and Hot Patootie cast and crew and a big thank you to Robert, Tom and Tatum. |
BRANAN WHITEHEAD (Riff-Raff) is thrilled to step (once again) into the role that the Master Richard O'Brien himself originated at the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs back in 1973. Originally from a small town in Southeastern Kentucky, Branan has been a proud resident of Jersey City for the past seven and a half years. When not performing, Branan can be found hiding under your bed, waiting for you to drift off to sleep. |
TOM BERGER's (Musical Director) work as a director, music director and choreographer has been seen all over the country in something to the tune of 300 productions. He's thrilled to reunite with Robert Gonzales in remounting this uber-fun production. Tom has recently relocated his little family to the Philly area and is currently directing/ choreographing "Children of Eden" for the University of Pennsylvania and teaching at Walnut Street Theatre. His favorite thing in the world is getting the crap smacked out of him by his one-year-old, Sebastian. |
Special Performance: The Strand Theater Lakewood, NJ October 29, 2011 at 8pm www.strand.org for details and tickets. |
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