Faith Bentivegna (Brenda Strong) Faith (she/her) is so excited to be a part of Catch Me If You Can! Some of her past credits include Little Women (Jo March), Rock of Ages (Sherrie), The Last Five Years (Cathy), Heathers (Veronica), RENT (Maureen) and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Olive). She would like to thank Zach and the entire cast, crew, for their work and effort towards this production. Enjoy!!
Jay Braiman (Carl Hanratty) is delighted to be back on the CAP stage for this lively musical comedy. Prior credits include "Titanic" (Capt. Smith), "Shrek The Musical" (Shrek), "Parade" (Tom Watson), "Urinetown" (Officer Lockstock), "Pippin" (Charlemagne), "The Addams Family" (Fester), "Matilda" (Trunchbull, Mr. Wormwood),"The SpongeBob Musical" (Mr. Krabs), and "The Boys Next Door" (Barry). Jay is an attorney, singer/songwriter, former teacher and Camp Pontiac theatre director. Thanks to Zach, Shiloh, Jojo, Chrissy, Carmela, and the entire cast and production team, with special thanks to doppelgänger Nick Masson.
Joey Colavolpe (Frank Abagnale Jr. u/s/Dollar) Joey Colavolpe is super excited to join this production of Catch Me If You Can as Dollar & Frankie Jr! Some of his favorite past roles include Peter(Bare), Frankie Epps(Parade), Doody(Grease), Leading Player(Pippin),
Conrad Birdie(Bye Bye Birdie), and JD(Heathers). Joey is thrilled to take the stage with this wonderful cast and is excited for everyone to see this awesome show!
Summer Cohen (Featured Dancer/Ensemble) is beyond thrilled to work with this talented cast in Catch Me If You Can! Summer has previously performed at CAP in Main Stage productions of Matilda, A Christmas Carol, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Pippin, Something Rotten, Elf & Bye Bye Birdie as well as YPT productions of Chicago, Beetlejuice Jr, A Chorus Line, Pippin, The Addams Family, Matilda, The Wedding Singer, Beauty & the Beast & Newsies plus The Addams Family, Mamma Mia, Footloose, The Descendants, Annie, Oliver, The Wizard of Oz and more outside of CAP. Thank you so much to Zach, Jojo, Shiloh and Chrissy for this amazing opportunity! Much love to my parents for always supporting me!
Jillian Cordeira (Paula Abagnale) Jillian is thrilled to return to the stage at Cultural Arts Playhouse in this production of Catch Me If You Can! Jillian was most recently seen as The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Be (A Christmas Carol) and Snow White (Disenchanted!). Lots of thanks to the entire production team, Zach, Jojo, and Chrissy, and to the entire cast for making this show spectacular. Special thanks to her children, Alex, Nick, and Ben, and to her husband, Joe, who puts up with everyone's rehearsals and shows and still remains their biggest fan!
Leigh Corrado (Featured Dancer/Ensemble) Leigh is so excited to be part of this wonderful production. She gives a special thanks to the entire production team for their hard work. Enjoy the show!
Dante DiGiorgio (Dollar) is excited to be in Catch Me if You Can, and to share the stage with an incredibly talented cast of actors/friends! Dante’s favorite theater credits include Oliver (The Artful Dodger), Matilda (Bruce/Michael/Trunchbull/Rudolpho), Bye Bye Birdie (Hugo Peabody), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Jehan/St. Aphrodisius/Frollo), Guys and Dolls (Nicely-Nicely Johnson), Les Misérables (Jean Valjean/Marius/Gavroche), Beauty & the Beast (Gaston, Chip), A Christmas Story (Ralphie), Seussical (Horton), Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Draco Malfoy), The Man Who Came to Dinner (Beverly Carlton), The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon (Rumplestiltskin/others), School of Rock (Zack) and Newsies (Oscar Delancey). Dante has won multiple Huntingtony awards for his High School productions, is a third degree brown belt in karate, and an accomplished musician who enjoys playing Jazz on his trumpet. Dante is also a member of SAG-AFTRA, and has appeared in Film and on Television. Many thanks to Zach for this opportunity and for his direction, and Chrissy, Jojo, Shiloh and the rest of the production team for all of their hard work on this amazing show! Many thanks to his family for all of their support.
Maria Laina DiMartino (Brenda Strong) Maria Laina can’t wait to perform in her second production at CAP! In the past, she took part in Frozen Jr. (Anna), The Little Mermaid (Flounder), The Sound Of Music (Louisa), and Harvey (Veta). When she’s not on stage, she attends Hofstra University to further her studies in Broadcast journalism, and she works in her family’s restaurant. She would like to give a special thanks to her friends, family, and the cast for their support and kindness! She hopes you enjoy the show!
Danielle Levy (Cheryl Ann/Featured Dancer/Ensemble) is so excited to be returning to the CAP stage in Catch Me if you Can! Previous credits include: Lucille Frank (Parade), Hope (Urinetown), Kate Monster (Avenue Q), Lauren (Kinky Boots) and more! Thank you to the entire production team for the opportunity. When not jet setting, you can find me capturing love stories @daniellejenkinphotography
Zachary Levy (Director) Zach is beyond excited to direct one of his absolute favorite musicals, Catch Me If You Can, for the second time! His past shows include audience favorites such as The Rocky Horror Show, The Drowsy Chaperone, the charming classic Harvey, and the wildly entertaining The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940. Zach is extremely grateful to Bruce for this wonderful opportunity and appreciates the continuous support from everyone involved. Enjoy the show!
Chrissy Ganci (Carol Strong/Others/Stage Manager) Chrissy is very excited to be part of one of her favorite shows! Favorite past credits include, Miss Honey (Matilda), Mrs. Phagan/Sally Slaton (Parade), Ms. Gardner (Carrie), Sister Mary Patrick (Sister Act), Nadia (Bare), Pamela (Head Over Heels), and Pearl/Mrs. Puff (SpongeBob the Musical), to name a few! She would like to thank Zach, Jojo, and Shiloh for their hard work and this opportunity! She would also like to thank her family, friends, and boyfriend for always supporting her in all aspects of life! Enjoy the show!
Micah Golan (Ensemble) Micah is very excited for her first show at CAP Syosset! She has been seen in many student productions at the University of Michigan, so you’ve probably never seen her before. She’s here to kick butt, take names, and make friends.
Kristen Greek (she/her) (Featured Dancer/Ensemble) is honored to be back on the Cultural Arts Playhouse stage! Her dance studies consist of Technique and Sources of Dance Theory, Dance Movement/Dance Through the Ages and Dance Performance Studies. In addition to performing arts, Kristen performs as a Magician Assistant (House of Magic, PA). Some past credits include Titanic (Mm. Aubert/Mrs. Damico), Cabaret (Texas), Ragtime (Evelyn Nesbit), Something Rotten (Featured Dancer/Dance Captain), HAIR (Tribe), Rock of Ages (Waitress / Featured Dancer), Matilda (Doctor/Acrobat). Kristen would love to thank Zach, Jojo and the entire production team for this amazing opportunity. For Grandpa Green who was an original Pan Am jet-setter. @greekkristen
Bruce Grossman (Frank Abagnale Sr.) Bruce is extremely honored to be working with this great cast and crew led by the great Zach Levy as director, Jojo Minasi as choreographer and Shiloh Bennet on vocals. Bruce is thrilled to be performing as Frank Sr in Cap’s 30th year production of CMIYC. It seems like just yesterday that he opened the Cultural Playhouse in 1995. Bruce has retained the title of President of Cap for its entire 30 years and holds that time frame deep in his heart. Touching the lives of so many over the years and watching so many students and actors make great successes out of their lives both professionally theatrically or in other phases of life has been a wonderful blessing. Bruce, a world tour performer in his younger days, has enjoyed a wealth of great roles over the years including Daddy Warbucks in Annie (which is coming back next winter), Reverend Moore in Footloose, Pulitzer in Newsies, Dorsey in Parade and Dennis Dupree in Rock of Ages to name just a few. As one of Cap’s chief directors, he has been thrilled to direct the community world premieres of such shows as 13, Parade, Rock of Ages, School of Rock, Matilda and Altar Boyz to name a few of the hundreds of projects he has directed through the years. Bruce would like to thank Zach, Carmella, Sydnee, Jojo, Steffi, Danielle, Tony, Brad, Tmac, Chrissy, Shiloh, all of the cast and crew and dedicates this performance to the loving memory of his parents Momma and Poppa G.
Melanie Henderson (Featured Dancer/Ensemble) Melanie is so excited to have the chance to be a part of this production. Her previous credits from CAP are Waitress in Rock of Ages and Kristien u/s in A Chorus Line. She would like to thank the Catch Me If You Can production team for the opportunity. and her friends and family for coming to support.
Meghan Jacobsen (Swing) Meghan is excited to be dancing again on stage! She most recently portrayed Mrs. Wormwood in "Matilda" here at CAP Syosset. Meghan would like to thank her family for always supporting her. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Steffy Jolin (Featured Dancer/Dance Captain/Ensemble) is excited to be back at CAP with so many talented people! She's been seen in numerous productions across Long Island. Steffy graduated from Adelphi University with a BS in Music/Vocal Performance. Favorite credits include Aida (Aida), All Shook Up (Lorraine) The Little Mermaid (Sebastian), Cinderella (Ella), In the Heights (Vanessa, Carla), Dreamgirls (Lorell Robinson, Michelle Morris), Once on this Island (Ti Moune), Jekyll and Hyde (Lucy Harris), Hairspray (Lil Inez), Legally Blonde (Pilar), Ragtime (Sarah). Steffy would like to thank her family and friends for all their love and support! @steffyjolin
Andrew J. Koehler (Ensemble) Andrew is stoked to be back home on the CAP stage for CATCH ME IF YOU CAN! Most recently, he played the Baker in Into The Woods. Other credits include; Britt Craig/Gov. Slaton (Parade), Young Ebenezer/Mr. Smythe (A Christmas Carol), Joey (Sister Act), Andrew (American Idiot), Ed/the Moose (Evil Dead). So much love to Zach, Shiloh, Jojo and Chrissy for this opportunity. Love to the company. Big love always to my family, my castmates, my students, and to CA, GG, TW/SV, AT, SE, DN, CB/BB/JB, RB, LS, EA, AC, SA, JL, JB, LC, AB, DJ, SL, JG, SA/JL/JB, JL, KS and PS, who keep me together every single day. AndrewJKoehler.com | a.j.koehler | Stream My Golden Age: Songs From An Old Soul wherever you get your music. Thank you for supporting the arts!
Liam Marsigliano (Cod/Roger Strong) is thrilled to be returning to “Catch Me If You Can!” He is a musical theater performance major graduate from The Catholic University of America with a BM in music. Past Long Island performances include Cinderellas’s Prince (INTO THE WOODS) at Lighthouse Repertory Theater, Miss Trunchbull (MATILDA), Lead Tenor (THE PRODUCERS), Ensemble (THE PROM), Lord Clapham (SOMETHING ROTTEN) and Scranton Slim (GUYS AND DOLLS) at Theater Three, Ensemble (THE WIZARD OF OZ) at CM, Seitz (NEWSIES) at SPAC and The Ghost of Christmas Past (A CHRISTMAS CAROL), Buddy (ELF), Mr. Brunner (THE LIGHTNING THIEF), Henry Ford (RAGTIME), Officer Barrel (URINETOWN), Soldier 1 (SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE), etc at CAP. Liam would like to thank his girlfriend Savannah, family and friends for their continued love and support.
Nick Masson* (Carl Hanratty) Is thrilled to be a part of this production of Catch Me if You Can! He is no stranger to CAP audiences having appeared as Mr. Wormwood in Matilda, Trekkie in Avenue Q, and Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol. Although he has performed on many stages from coast to coast, his favorite roles are Dad to Jack and Husband to Katie. Many thanks to the CMIYC production team, Zach, JoJo, Shiloh, Chrissy and Steffy! With love for my Boodge, Jack the Nipper, the cows, Mom, Joe and "The Back Row". Proud member AEA.
James McQuade (Ensemble/Branton u/s) James is so excited to be a part of CAP Syosset’s production of Catch Me If You Can! He has had so much fun during the rehearsal process and can’t wait for people to see this jazzy and vibrant show. Thank you for catching this production!
Rachel Nadell (Featured Dancer/Ensemble) is so excited to be a part of Catch Me If You Can! Previously at CAP, Rachel has appeared in American Idiot (Heather), Addams Family (Alice Bieneke), and Something Rotten (Ensemble). Thank you to the production team and cast for working so hard to make this show amazing!
Jessica Nuñez (Featured Dancer/Ensemble/Cheryl Ann u/s) Jess is so excited to be in CAP Syosset’s production of Catch Me If You Can! Jess has been performing at CAP for 6 years and is excited to be in her next production here and performing alongside an amazing cast! Some of her prior roles include Mimi- Rent, Ivy- Bare, Shelly/Annie- Evil Dead, and many more! Enjoy the show!
Kendra Perry (Featured Dancer/Ensemble) (she/her) is so excited to be back at CAP for this production! Kendra is a graduate of Long Island University where she received her BFA in musical theatre. Some of her past roles include Queenie (The Wild Party), Fastrada (Pippin), and Ivy (Bare). When Kendra is not on stage, she works giving lessons to the next generation of performers. She would like to thank the cast and crew for all their hard work on this show!
Aidan Schroh (Frank Abagnale is incredibly grateful to be performing in Catch Me If You Can at CAP. Past credits include Roger (Rent), Jack Kelly (Newsies), Drew (Rock of Ages), Chuck Cranston (Footloose), Conrad Birdie (Bye Bye Birdie), Gabe (Next to Normal) and Quasimodo (The Hunchback of Notre Dame). He would like to thank the creative team, cast, and crew that put this amazing show together!
Carly Spadafora (Featured Dancer/Ensemble) Carly is thrilled to be making her debut at CAP Syosset! While this is her first production at CAP, it marks her second time performing as a featured dancer in Catch Me If You Can. Her other credits include featured dancer roles in Shrek the Musical, Pippin, 9 to 5, and Footloose while at Molloy College. Outside of performing, Carly works as a teacher, directing and choreographing middle school drama productions while guiding the next generation of performers. She is deeply grateful for the love and support of her family, friends, and her fellow cast members. Enjoy the show! JMJ
Liz Spencer (she/they) (Carol Strong/others) is so excited to be reprising one of her favorite roles! Some recent past credits include Bat Boy (Maggie/Pan), Evil Dead (Cheryl), Pippin (Berthe), and Sister Act (Mary Lazarus). She would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her, the production team for all of their hard work putting this show together, and you, the person reading this. Thank you for making what we do worthwhile.
🎭 Cultural Arts Playhouse Celebrates 30 Years of Theater Magic! 🎭
For 30 incredible years, Cultural Arts Playhouse has been a home for performers, dreamers, and storytellers. Since opening our doors, we have produced over 1,000 shows, taught and inspired over 2,000 students, and helped launch countless careers in theater, film, television, and beyond.
From Broadway stars to TV and movie actors, singers, lighting designers, and sound engineers, so many talented artists got their start right here at CAP. As we celebrate this milestone, we honor the past, embrace the present, and look forward to an even brighter future—creating, teaching, and inspiring the next generation of performers.
Thank you to our incredible CAP family for 30 years of unforgettable performances. Here’s to many more! 🎶✨
MAIN STAGE SHOWS ARE Presented with AARP OF LONG ISLAND
A Christmas Carol (Broadway Version)
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
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