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January 25th – March 11th, 2012

AVENUE Q

Meet the cast

Jacob Albarella - (Nicky/Trekkie Monster)
Jacob is pleased to be making his first appearance at MusicalFare Theatre. Last season, you may have seen Jacob in some of ART of WNY's productions including COWBOY MOUTH as the “Lobster Man,” LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR as “Lucas Brickman,” and various roles in their one actmore showcase, as well as an exciting tribute to Television in TWILIGHT ZONE: REDUX. This Season, you may have seen Jacob at Road Less Traveled Productions as part of their late night Blacklight series. When Jacob is off stage, he is busy co-producing films with Ma's Meatloaf. Most recently, Ma's Meatloaf and Zebratape productions finished their locally produced feature film GRANTED. 
Charmagne Chi - (Christmas Eve)
Charmagne is ecstatic to be returning to the MusicalFare stage! Favorite credits include “Annie” in 42nd STREET (Kavinoky Theatre), “Mr. Dillen/Young Meredith” in BAT BOY (Studio Arena), “Soupy Sue/Mrs. Strong” in URINETOWN (MusicalFare), “Mrs.more Berlin” in THE MELODY LINGERS ON: THE SONGS OF IRVING BERLIN (MusicalFare), “Dee Dee” in SUDS (Cosmopolitan Productions) and “Sophie” in MASTER CLASS (Kavinoky Theatre).  She will next be seen in MusicalFare’s A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING.  Love and thanks to my husband, Ryan, and our three dragons.
Jeffrey Coyle - (Brian)
Jeffrey is thrilled to be returning to MusicalFare, where he previously appeared in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, URINETOWN and I LEFT MY HEART: A SALUTE TO THE MUSIC OF TONY BENNETT.  He is a three-time Artie Award nominee and has appeared locally at ICTC, Shakespeare in Delaware Park, Newmore Phoenix, Kavinoky, O’Connell & Company, TOY, Subversive, ALT, and American Repertory Theatre, where he recently directed the musical, FLOYD COLLINS. Jeffrey graduated with a BFA in Music Theater from UB and along with acting and directing, is an award winning writer.  Love always to Mom, Dad and Erin.
Maria Droz - (Mrs. Thistletwat/Bad Idea Bear)
Maria is thrilled to be making her MusicalFare debut. She graduated Buffalo State College in 2010 with a BA in Theater. Maria's favorite past roles include: “Rizzo” in GREASE, “Mimi” in RENT, “Crissy” in HAIR directed by Broadway Legend Andre D'Shields,more “Ronnette” in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS  and “Cheryl” in the Artie Award winning EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL. Maria also sings in an oldies band, The Time Pirates. She is a puppeteer and performs and writes for "The Nimals". She has taught children's theater/ choreography through Williamsville Community Ed, The Park School and The Lancaster Opera House.
Amy Jakiel - (Kate Monster/Lucy the Slut)
Amy is thrilled to be back for a fourth season at MusicalFare after appearing as "Nancy" in OLIVER!, “Yellow Girl” in SHOUT!, "Antonia" in MAN OF LA MANCHA, and as “a Celeste” in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE. Amy has also appeared on the BUA stage in BEAUTIFUL THING (Leah)more and is no stranger to the Lockport Palace Theatre appearing in productions such as HAIRSPRAY (Penny),  ANNIE GET YOUR GUN (Annie Oakley), OKLAHOMA (Ado Annie), PETER PAN (Peter Pan), SCROOGE: THE MUSICAL (Belle), and OLIVER! (Nancy). Other credits include Artpark, Theatre of Youth Company’s BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA and the original cast of THE K OF D at Northwestern University. Amy would like to thank her family and friends for supporting this crazy habit of hers!
Adrienne Lewis - (Gary Coleman)
Adrienne is excited to be back on the MusicalFare stage. She was last seen in MusicalFare's A CLASS ACT as "Mona," RLTP's reboot of the Artie Award winning INSIDIOUS, reprising her original role of “Kara,” as well as “St. Monica” in their production of THE LAST DAYS OF JUDASmore ISCARIOT.  Other recent credits include AUNT DAN AND LEMON (Mindy) at Torn Space Theatre and MusicalFare's production of CABARET (Kit Kat Girl). Other favorite Buffalo credits include: BLOOD BROTHERS (Irish Classical Theatre Company) BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY (MusicalFare) AIDA (Artpark) and the Kavinoky's production of SECRET ORDER (Alice Curiton). Adrienne is also a not-so-recent graduate of Niagara University where she earned her BFA in Theatre. Love to mom, Wolfpack and UQCT.
Marc Sacco - (Princeton/Rod)
Marc returns to MusicalFare Theatre having performed most recently in A CLASS ACT, THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE and [title of show] for which he received an Artvoice Theatre Award nomination for Outstanding  Actor in a Musical.  Some of his favorite MusicalFare creditsmore include ZOOMA ZOOMA, FALSETTOS, BAT BOY (at Studio Arena Theatre), ALTAR BOYZ (Artvoice Theatre Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical), TICK, TICK...BOOM!, and all of the incarnations of PAGEANT.  A graduate of Niagara University, Marc received a BFA in Theatre Studies.  Other Buffalo credits include COPACABANA, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and WEST SIDE STORY at Artpark, RECOVERY MODE (as himself), THE TEMPERAMENTALS, THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED, VALHALLA, NAKED BOYS SINGING!, SOUTHERN BAPTIST SISSIES, MAKING GAY HISTORY and PTERODACTYLS at Buffalo United Artists, TONY 'N' TINA'S WEDDING at Shea's Performing Arts Center, and FOREVER PLAID, HOT 'N' COLE, …FORUM, and ANYTHING GOES at the Kavinoky Theatre.  National Tour credits include DAMN YANKEES and DRAGON TALES LIVE!  He has also conceived and performed in 2 one-man cabaret acts at BUA, entitled MARC WITH A "C", and MARC WITH A “C”QUEL and co-hosts the weekly People’s Choice Award nominated GLBT podcast Cocktails and Cream Puffs, heard in 73 countries worldwide.  Marc would like to thank his family and friends for all of their love and support.


Music & Lyrics by Robert Lopez & Jeff Marx

Book by Jeff Whitty

Based on an Original Concept by Robert Lopez & Jeff Marx

Directed & Choreographed by Doug Weyand

Music Direction by Jason Bravo

Puppet Design and Construction by Adam Kreutinger

Set Design by Chris Schenk

Lighting and Sound Design by Chris Cavanagh

Costume Design by Kari Drozd

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