Who’s Who in the Cast
Zoosters
Abigail Towers, Angie DeRosa, Ava Gralitzer, Cayden Trachtenberg, Christina Caruso, Daphna Mendoza, Gabriella Hosri, Kenley Trachtenberg, Natalie Smith, Nora Smith, Samantha Goldblatt, Vivian Trombatore
NYC + Zoo Guests Foosa
Addilyn Sklarin, Adriana Ozciftci, Amelia Nyman, Ben Greenberg, Camille Adler, Claire Sydlowski, Dylan Manley, Ella Purcell, Evelyn Shockley, Falyn Ciambrone, Fiona Loughlin, Gradyn Grasso, Hayley Nastro, Isabella Marinello, Isabella Veninata, Julia Adler, Julian Galano, Larry Craven, Laurali Towers, Liam Applegate, Liam Pellegrini, Ma’ayan Mendoza, Makayla Eaton, Margot Trombatore, Maryjo Sansone, Maxwell Careri, Samaya Mohindroo, Savannah Papa, Teddy Johnson, Valena Pellegrini
Addilyn Sklarin, Angie DeRosa, Evelyn Shockley, Falyn Ciambrone, Gabriella Hosri, Gradyn Grasso, Isabella Marinello, Isabella Veninata, Larry Craven, Maxwell Careri, Teddy Johnson, Vivian Trombatore
Production Staff
Producers Anthony Greco + Jessica O’Brien
Directors/Choreographers Anthony Greco Amie Hueston Alyssa Kiselev Ainsley Lang
Neller
Jessica O’Brien
Student Choreographers
Carolena Blasucci, Everly Coleman, Celia Cope, Christie DeNicola, Madi Crotty, Emma DePalma, Emma Fanetti, Nick Lutz
Costume Design
Prop Design
Lighting Design
Playbill
Graphic Design
Sound Effects
Makeup Design
Intern Coordinator
Education Production Interns
Aldan Philipson, Athena Barrett, Avery Newman, Brady Carvente-Lopez, Carolena Blasucci, Celia Cope, Christie DeNicola, Daniel Lavie-Horovitz, Eliza Connelly, Emma Depalma, Emma Fanetti, Everly Coleman, Jack McCall, Jenna Barry, Kyla Puryear, Madi Crotty, Nakahi Carty, Nick Lutz, Sean Sciarrillo, Shea Preston, Zsalaya Santana
Special Thanks
Andrew Musser, Izzy Sackowitz, Mike Jacoby, Kyle Santopadre, the Basie technical crew, Chris Lomazzo, Samantha Giustiniani, James Grausam, Phoenix Productions, our fabulous production interns, and, of course, the parents for their continued support.
Congratulations to our JR. Interns!
The following individuals were selected to be Jr. Interns throughout the camp’s rehearsal process because they showed exemplary leadership skills and were great role models for their peers.
Abigail Towers
Addilyn Sklarin
Adriana Ozciftci
Amelia Nyman
Angie DeRosa
Ava Gralitzer
Ben Greenberg
Camille Adler
Cayden Trachtenberg
Christina Caruso
Claire Sydlowski
Cruz Parziale
Daphna Mendoza
Dylan Manley
Ella Purcell
Ellora Jain
Evan Mizglewski
Evelyn Shockley
Falyn Ciambrone
Fiona Loughlin
Gabby Maher
Gabriella Hosri
Gradyn Grasso
Hayley Nastro
Isabella Marinello
Isabella Veninata
Jack Terry
Jake Greenberg
Julia Adler
Julian Galano
Kenley Trachtenberg
Larry Craven
Laurali Towers
Leah Hariegel
Liam Applegate
Liam Pellegrini
Ma'ayan Mendoza
Madison Greenberg
Makayla Eaton
Margot Trombatore
Maryjo Sansone
Maxwell Careri
Natalie Smith
Nora Smith
Olivia Bruno
Reagan Gibbons
Riley Mortensen
Ryan Vona
Samantha Goldblatt
Samaya Mohindroo
Savannah Papa
Thaddeus Johnson
Valena Pellegrini
Vivian Trombatore
Musical Numbers
SCENE 1: The Central Park Zoo
IT’S SHOWTIME
Alex, Marty, Gloria, Melman + Company
WILD AND FREE
Marty + Company
BEST FRIENDS
Alex + Marty
SCENE 2: NYC Street / Subway Station
RELAX, BE COOL, CHILL OUT
Alex, Marty, Gloria, Melman + Company
GRAND CENTRAL
Alex, Marty, Gloria, Melman + Penguins
SCENE 3: The Boat to Africa
PENGUINS’ SEA SHANTY
Penguins
SCENE 4
WELCOME TO ME
King Julien + Lemurs
I LIKE TO MOVE IT
King Julien, Lemurs, Alex, Marty, Gloria + Melman
STEAK
Alex + Company
SCENE 5: The Boat to Antarctica
PENGUINS’ SEA SHANTY (REPRISE)
Penguins
SCENE 6
SCENE 7
LIVING IN PARADISE
Alex, Marty, Gloria Melman, King Julien + Lemurs
FOOSA HUNGRY
BEST FRIENDS (REPRISE)
Alex + Marty
THE KING OF MADAGASCAR
Alex + Company
TOGETHER FOREVER
Alex, Marty, Gloria, Melman, Penguins + Company
I LIKE TO MOVE IT (REPRISE)
Addilyn Sklarin Animal Control Officer
Adriana Ozciftci
Animal Control Officer
Camille Adler Old Lady
Cayden Trachtenberg
Christina Caruso
Claire Sydlowski Animal Control Officer
Cameraman
Daphna Mendoza
Animal Control Officer
Penguin
Evelyn Shockley Foosa
Evan Mizglewski
Fiona Loughlin
Falyn Ciambrone
Hayley Nastro
Isabella Veninata Foosa
Isabella Marinello
Jake Greenberg Alex
Kenley Trachtenberg Lynn
Leah Hariegel Gloria
Liam Pellegrini Sailor
Liam Applegate
Ma’ayan Mendoza Candy Hammernose
Madison Greenberg Marty
Margot Trombatore
Subway Announcer
Maryjo Sansone
Natalie Smith
Reagan Gibbons Penguin
Riley Mortensen Penguin
Skipper
Samaya Mohindroo Sailor
Samantha Goldblatt
Savannah Papa Server 3
Teddy Johnson
Vivian Trombatore Foosa
Valena Pellegrini
STUDENT PRODUCTIONS OF THE LAST DECADE
2 0 2 5
Finding Nemo KIDS | Footloose | Alice in Wonderland Jr (Cheshire Cat + Mad Hatter Casts) | The Aristocats KIDS | Something Rotten! Shrek, Jr. | The Wizard of Oz, Jr. | Newsies
2 0 2 4
Jungle Book KIDS | Legally Blonde, Jr. | Willy Wonka, Jr. Between the Lines Little Mermaid, Jr. | Annie, Jr. The SpongeBob Musical | Aladdin, Jr. | Finding Nemo, Jr.
2 0 2 3
Frozen, Jr. (Winter + Summer Casts) | Pinkalicious the Musical Freaky Friday | Seussical KIDS! (Fox in Socks, Star-Belly Sneetches + 1 Fish, 2 Fish Casts) | Descendants | Mean Girls, Jr. | Winnie the Pooh KIDS | Disney’s Beauty and the Beast | The Lion King, Jr.
You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown | Matilda
2 0 2 2
Magic Tree House: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens, Jr. | Xanadu, Jr.
101 Dalmatians KIDS | Chicago: Teen Edition | Annie, Jr. Disney’s The Little Mermaid | Rainbow Fish | The Lion, The Witch + The Wardrobe | Puffs
2 0 2 1
A Seussified Christmas Carol (Red + Green Casts)
The Addams Family | James and the Giant Peach, Jr.
Sister Act, Jr. | Willy Wonka, Jr. (Scrumpdiddlyumptious + Fudge Mallow Casts) | Moana, Jr. | Alice in Cyberland A Wrinkle in Time | Radium Girls
2 0 2 0
ELF, Jr. | Junie B. Jones, Jr. | Tinkerbell | Into the Woods, Jr. She Kills Monsters | Moana, Jr. | Mary Poppins, Jr. | Seussical, Jr.
2 0 1 9
Legally Blonde, Jr. | Aladdin, Jr. | Aladdin KIDS
Frozen KIDS | Frozen, Jr. | Shrek, Jr.
2 0 1 8
High School Musical, Jr. | Peter Pan, Jr. Beauty and the Beast, Jr.
2 0 1 7
The Wizard of Oz | The Little Mermaid, Jr. | 101 Dalmatians KIDS Charlotte’s Web | Annie, Jr.
2 0 1 6
Seussical, Jr. | You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
2 0 1 5
Aladdin, Jr.
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Laurali and Abby we are so proud of you! Keep shining like the stars that you are!
To our shining star, Falyn
From your first rehearsal to your final bow, you've been the lion's share of fun in Madagascar! You've danced, sung and brought the jungle to life! Keep shining, keep dreaming and always remember the word is your stage. With love and applause, Mommy, Daddy, Nicholas and Roey
Makayla, Congratulations on your first big musical. We’ve loved watching your passion for performing grow, and being able to see you shine on stage is a true joy.
Love, Mom and Dad.
Congratulations Sammy and congratulations to the entire Madagascar cast!
We are so proud of you. Our shining star!
Love Mom, Dad & Alex Congratulations Ryan! We can’t wait to see you shine on stage! Have a great show! Love, Mom, Dad, Reagan, Grammy, & Papa
