The taking of photographs, either with or without flash, and the use of any and all recording devices is prohibited.  Please make sure all cell phones, pagers, and other electronic devices remain turned off during the performance.

September 28, 29, October 4, 5 & 6, 2024

“Some Enchanted Evening-The Songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals (www.concordtheatricals.com)

CAST:

Farah Diaz-Tello
Regina Lim Fischedick
Danielle Fleming
Traci W. Gang
Robert Gold
Paul Mastrella
Joe Paciullo
Dolores Voyer
Jonathan Zaccarini

Introduction

Welcome to St. Margaret's! Our parish is pleased to present to you Maggie's Little Theater's production of Some Enchanted Evening - The Songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein. The company has been hard at work and is happy to present songs familiar to many of us from shows such as South Pacific, The King and I, Carousel, and Oklahoma! Maggie's has been part of the parish since 2007 and has presented many entertaining shows during the past seventeen years. Sit back and enjoy this tribute to one of the great Broadway songwriting teams.  And feel free to sing along — it’s okay!

Act I

1.      Opening................................................ Company
I Enjoy Being a Girl (Flower Drum Song)
The Surrey With the Fringe On Top (Oklahoma!)
I Cain’t Say No (Oklahoma!)
Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’ (Oklahoma!)
It's a Grand Night for Singing (State Fair)
Honey Bun (South Pacific)
All ‘Er Nothin’ (Oklahoma!)
Getting to Know You (The King and I)
It's a Grand Night for Singing (State Fair)
I Whistle a Happy Tune (The King and I)
No Other Love( Me and Juliet)
Do-Re-Mi (The Sound of Music)
We Kiss in a Shadow (The King and I)
Climb Ev’ry Mountain (The Sound of Music)
It's a Grand Night for Singing (State Fair)

2.  Surrey with the Fringe on Top (Oklahoma!)….Men

3.  It Might As Well Be Spring (State Fair)…….Danielle

4.  There Is Nothing Like a Dame (South Pacific).Rob

5.  The Gentleman Is a Dope (Allegro)......……..Regina

6.  I Have Dreamed (The King and I)…………….Dolores

7.  “Grand Night” Agitato & Vocal Overture.........................................................……..Company
It’s a Grand Night for Singing (State Fair)
Some Enchanted Evening (South Pacific)
The Sound of Music (The Sound of Music)
People Will Say We’re in Love (Oklahoma!)

8.  A Wonderful Guy (South Pacific)....………..……..Farah

9.  Hello, Young Lovers (The King and I)…Company

10.  If I Loved You (Carousel)..........……………Joe & Traci

11.  Something Wonderful (The King and I)..…Danielle

12.  A Fellow Needs a Girl (Allegro)..Paul & Jonathan

13.  I Cain’t Say No (Oklahoma!)…................….….Regina

14.  I Enjoy Being a Girl (Flower Drum Song)…….Traci

15.  Maria (The Sound of Music)…...........…….Company

16.  Lonely Room (Oklahoma!)…..................…….……..Joe

17.  In My Own Little Corner (Cinderella)…….….…Farah

18.  A Bell Is No Bell (The Sound of Music)…….….Traci

19.  Shall We Dance? & Finale Act ........……..Company

Act II

1.  Entr’Acte (featuring:)
Some Enchanted Evening (South Pacific)
I Whistle a Happy Tune (The King and I)
Happy Talk (South Pacific)
June is Bustin’ Out All Over (Carousel)

2.  Act II Opening Medley (featuring:)
Kansas City (Oklahoma!)
Bali Ha’I (South Pacific)
Grant Avenue (Flower Drum Song)

3.  Twin Soliloquies (South Pacific)……....Farah & Paul

4.  This Nearly Was Mine (South Pacific)……….......Jon

5.  Out of My Dreams (Oklahoma!).........……...…....Traci

6.  Don’t Marry Me…………………………………..….Company
An Ordinary Couple (The Sound of Music)
When The Children Are Asleep (Carousel)
Don’t Marry Me (Flower Drum Song)

7.  Love, Look Away (Flower Drum Song)......Danielle

8. A Cockeyed Optimist (South Pacific)……….......Traci

9.  Soliloquy (Carousel)…………..………………………… Paul

11.  Sixteen Going on Seventeen (The Sound of Music)…………………………………………..Danielle & Dolores

12.  Younger Than Springtime (South Pacific)..….Jon

13.  I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Out’a My Hair (South Pacific).....................................……..………..Women

14.  Some Enchanted Evening (South Pacific)………………………………………………………….Company

15.  Closing Medley (featuring)
My Favorite Things (The Sound of Music)
I Whistle a Happy Tune (The King and I)
Happy Talk (South Pacific)
June is Bustin’ Out All Over (Carousel)
Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’ (Oklahoma!)
The Lonely Goatherd (The Sound of Music)
Oklahoma! (Oklahoma!)

THE CAST

FARAH DIAZ-TELLO is living out 11-year-old Farah’s wildest dreams, thanks to the amazing team at Maggie’s who invited her back after her turn in the ensemble of dancing princesses in last year’s Once Upon a Mattress. Favorite roles include the Wicked Witch (Wizard of Oz), Mistress Quickly (Merry Wives of Windsor), and Lady Macduff (Macbeth) with the Gingerbread Players, and roles in Something Unspoken (Grace) and The Good Doctor with the Parkside Players. You can catch her singing with the 92NY Broadway Chorus, making up musicals with FoHi Improv, or doing something totally different in Hedda Gabler this November with the Gingerbread Players.

REGINA LIM FISCHEDICK is so happy to be back to her original home theatre group, Maggie's Little Theatre. This wonderful crew marked her debut in Queens theatre in 2009 with All Shook Up, and her last show with them was Nunsense: The Mega Musical TEN years ago in 2014, so it's been quite the overdue reunion. Originally from the Philippines, she's a corporate drone by day and an avid member of the Queens theatre community at night, performing and producing shows she puts her heart into. She's been an advocate for the NYC arts scene since 2009 (minus wedding and pandemic years) with different groups around Queens, all while always striving to thrive to be her 4 year old, Finny's mama. Thank you to the MLT Board for thinking of me for this show, and much appreciation to Ray and Barbara for the trust in bringing this piece to life. I am humbled to be part of this talented cast with beautiful voices, and it's been an honor learning the show this summer with you. Thanks to my baby, Finny, for understanding Mama's time away, Bubs for holding down the Fischedick fort during all my rehearsals and shows, and as always, this show is dedicated to Mommy and George in heaven.

DANIELLE FLEMING is thrilled to be returning to Maggie’s Little Theater. When she is not belting out her favorite show tunes, you can find her teaching rambunctious teens and rooting for the home team (LGM). Favorite past credits include: Shelby in Steel Magnolias (Maggie’s Little Theater), Lily St. Regis in Annie (Andrean Players), and Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors (QPAC). She would like to thank her family and friends for their unending love and support. Additionally, she would like to give a special shout out to her boyfriend, Ian - you are my something wonderful.

TRACI GANG is thrilled to be making her Maggie’s Little Theater debut! Thank you so much to this company for including me in this opportunity. Some favorite past roles include Belle in Beauty and the Beast, Ariel in The Little Mermaid and Cinderella in Into the Woods. Most recently she played the title role in Iolanthe with the Gilbert and Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island. Next up, she will be continuing her R&H journey as Laurey in Oklahoma with the Oceanside Theater Guild this December, and would love for some fellow golden age musical lovers to come out for that as well. Thank you to my husband Matt for supporting my theater dreams while we live this NY adventure. 

ROBERT GOLD After teaching high school English for the N.Y.C. Department of Education (1987-2016), Rob is enjoying his freedom from work performing in community theater, occasionally taking on the role of stage manager, and working as a background extra for television shows and movies. He has previously appeared in three shows for Maggie’s Little Theater: The Addams Family (pirate ancestor), Kiss Me, Kate! (Ralph), and Once Upon a Mattress (King Sextimus the Silent). Being in a musical revue with such fellow talented singers and creative personnel has been a wonderful Maggie’s experience!

PAUL MASTRELLA is very happy to be back at Maggie’s, where he last appeared in Noises Off (Lloyd Dallas). His recent appearances include All Shook Up (Jim Haller), 42nd St (Andy Lee), and Sound of Music (Captain Von Trapp). Paul is very grateful for the awesome support provided by both the creative and production teams - Barbara Auriemma, Ray Naccari, Ed Voyer, Kerryclare Gleason, Miriam Denu, and Alan Perkins. You guys rock!!

JOE PACIULLO was last seen at MLT as the First Man in Kiss Me, Kate. Joe’s favorite roles at Maggie’s include Uncle Fester in The Addams Family,  Sancho Panza in Man of La Mancha; the title character in Lucky Stiff; Henry Saunders in Lend Me a Tenor; Nicely Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls; and Ali Hakim in Oklahoma!.  Many thanks to the creative team, producers and MLT board for this adventure.  As always, love to the Lovely Lianne, who makes all of this possible.

DOLORES H. VOYER is excited to be singing this beautiful music and working with this with this amazing cast and crew. She is a founding member of Maggie's, along with Ed, Miriam, and Alan, and has enjoyed helping Maggie's grow from the dream of a group of friends into the community it has become, with friends and family increasing every show! Dolores has been singing since before she could talk, and has been seen in many shows, including Steel Magnolias (M'Lynn), Kiss Me Kate (Kate/Lilli), Guys & Dolls (Adelaide), Once Upon a Mattress (The Minstrel, and Lady Larken—twice!), Fiddler on the Roof (Grandma Tzeitel), and The Sound of Music (Mother Superior). As always, Love to E & Di.

JONATHAN ZACCARINI Is excited to appear with Maggie’s Little Theater for the first time. Jon previously performed with Astoria Choir and has built his theater experience by performing in community productions. His first role was Fyedka in Fiddler on the Roof. He has been in other productions such as The Sound of Music, West Side Story, and Annie. He would like to thank his voice teacher, Olivia Grugan. He would also like to thank everyone involved with Some Enchanted Evening.

BARBARA AURIEMMA (Director) This is Barbara's sixth directorial production with Maggie's Little Theater. She has previously directed Once Upon a Mattress (2010 and 2023), Fiddler on the Roof, Guys and Dolls and The Sound of Music. Currently on loan from the JC Players, where she is a co-owner, Barbara recently served as the artistic director for their August production of The Little Mermaid. She extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone at Maggie's Little Theater for always making her feel welcome.

RAY NACCARI (Music Director) began studying piano at age 7, and continues studying piano and Orchestration privately. He has built a couple of small recording studios including his own, which he produced many artists/commercials and small films. Currently Composing & Orchestrating for the Stage Musical about Mr. Bojangles. He has been musical director/pianist for BLACK STARS OF THE GREAT WHITE WAY with Ben Vereen, Norm Louis, Keith David, Chapman Roberts, Andre De Shields. shows at Carnegie Hall, and the Fashion Institute of Technology College. Pianist for Jean-Claude Baker (Josephine Baker’s son) memorial with Jessye Norman, Chapman Roberts, Vivian Reed, TWO SOPRANOS SING OPERA TO BLUES at CARNEGIE HALL November 6, 2003 that featured my Solo Piano performance of DEBUSSEY’S CLAIR DE LUNE. Some of his noted live performances are with With: VIVIAN REED, NORM LEWIS, JENNIFER HOLLIDAY, CUBA GOODING Sr. THE BLUE NOTE; BIRDLAND; B.T. EXPRESS; GLORIA GAYNOR, B. J. CROSBY; (TV) BET JAZZ CENTRAL with RYO KAWASAKI, and JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER. He has recorded & co produced BOB MARLEY “SOUL ALMIGHTY” THE FORMATIVE YEARS, (went Platinum) and SHANIA TWAIN “THE BEGINNINGS”. He created two orchestrations for the BBC Orchestra for the 2007 production of CHAPMAN ROBERTS “THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO BROADWAY” performed in the “HACKNEY EMPIRE THEATRE” in LONDON. For that production I also soloed with the BBC Orchestra in “Live The Dream” and played Keys as part of the rhythm section for the show. Also awarded ORCHESTRATOR OF THE YEAR 3 years in a row from The Josephine Foundation. Performed & Musical Director for the Havana International Jazz Festival 3yrs. Performed and Musical Director at St. Peter’s Church for International Jazz Day. Music Director For Unity at Symphony Space Manhattan.

MAGGIE’S LITTLE THEATER In our 18th season at St. Margaret, with a mission to produce popular, original, and lesser-known works for the parish and surrounding communities, Maggie’s Little Theater has produced 29 shows.  Following that mission, Maggie’s Board of Directors selects plays and musicals they hope will entertain and enrich patrons and performers both. We strive to cast young performers and production staff whenever possible.  Many of our cast and crew have had their first theatrical experiences with us and have gone on to study and work in stagecraft.  We thank all our patrons, supporters, volunteers and participants.  Please visit www.maggieslittletheater.org – sign up for our mailing list, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or the site formerly known as Twitter to see what’s next!

The Staff

Creative Staff
Director: Barbara Auriemma
Music Director: Ray Naccari
Stage Manager: Kerryclare Gleason
Producers: Dolores Voyer, Ed Voyer, Alan Perkins

Performance Staff
Lighting: Ed Voyer, Frank Auriemma
Sound: Alan Perkins
Stage Crew: Kerryclare Gleason

Production Staff
Technical Director: Ed Voyer
Art Director: Alan Perkins
Costumes: Miriam P. Denu
Props: Miriam P. Denu
Production Manager: Joe Annese

Stage Crew:
Set Design: Ed Voyer
Carpenters: Ed Voyer, Frank Auriemma, Bitty Cammarata, Julian Czerewin
Set Painting: Alan Perkins

House Staff:
House Manager: Miriam P. Denu
Reservations: Joe Annese
Box Office: Ed Voyer, Alan Perkins
Concessions Manager: Miriam P. Denu
Ushers & Kitchen Staff: Ronnie Malandrakis, Mary Pascale, Mary Griglik, Friends of Maggie’s