The Word Premier of the New Musical

book, music, and lyrics by
RUDY BERNICK

ON OUR STAGE IN THE SUMMER OF OUR 78TH SEASON

June 15-18, 2006

THE SHOW

During the 50’s and 60’s there could be dozens of accordion schools in any city. Accordion sales were booming and a young accordionist named Dick Contino thrilled audiences as he repeatedly won a weekly television talent contest. He was a big and popular as any of today’s idols. I wonder if any of the Frankie Salivari’s of that period had any idea that most of the instruments they peddled would be quietly hidden in back room closets today. – Rudy Bernick, Playwright

THE CREW

Director: Dianne Bernick
Music Director: Rudy Bernick
Choreographer:  Jill Maisano
Assistant Director:  Barbara Wulff
Producer:  Stan Guarnelo
Set Design:  Helen Liljegren
Mask Design:  Norm Liljegren
Set Construction & Painting:  Jeff Flannery and Helen Liljegren
Lights:  Steve Gautreau
Sound Design:  Mike Kinnell
Sound Operator:  Kevin Watson
Hair & Make-up:  Paul Kriner
Costumes:  Mary Calder and Cast
Properties:  Kevin Rider and Tim Carney
Programs:  Tom Sparrow
Tickets:  Carrie Serfass and Paul Vandevert
Ushers:  Jeff Ostrowski
Afterglow:  The Cast

THE CAST

Frankie’s Mother:  Sydnee Dombrowski
Frankie’s Father:  Tom Hissong
Frankie Salivari (age 11):  Kevin Willmann
Frankie Salivari:  Michael Nammonds
Bartender:  Richard Bulleri
Augie Augustine:  R. Darrow Bernick
Mrs. O’Malley:  Kori Bielaniec
Peggy O’Malley:  Arielle Sparks
Rudy:  Michael Desouza
Mrs. Polaski:  Sydnee Dombrowski
Stanley Polaski:  Brad Mayo
Bruno:  Gabe Kleinert
Jeff:  Stan Guarnelo
Mrs. Ramirez:  Ashley Ostrowski
Miguel Ramirez:  Brad Mayo
Ghost of Grandfather Ramirez:  Val Sisto
Clarence:  Kevin Rider
Secretary #1:  Sydnee Dombrowski
Susan:  Ashley Ostrowski
Bunny:  Kori Bielaniec
Hilda:  Colleen Meyer
Career Woman:  Sydnee Dombrowski
Cast and Crew Digitized by Dianne Bernick