Coming November 20, 21, 22, 2003
Roslyn High School Auditorium

         Set Construction by               Costumed by          Lighting Design & Technical Direction by
               DANIEL AMY              JOSEPH HOFFMAN                       WILLIAM CUSICK
                

                                         Choreography                                     Choral Direction by

                                  JENNIFER BUONOMO                          TAMMY BREITMAN
                                                  

                                                             Musical and Stage Direction by                      
                                                               BRAD FREY                                

            November 20-22, 2003

                Roslyn High School Auditorium

             TICKETS GO ON SALE OCTOBER 29, 2003

-Cast and Crew
-Press Release
-Friends of RCP
-What is RCP?
-RCP Executive Board
-Past RCP Musicals
-Seating Chart  NEW!!

Press Release

                             "DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING?"

   Les Misérables “the world’s most popular musical” will be marching triumphantly into the auditorium at Roslyn High School on November 20, 2003.  This will be The Royal Crown Players, the schools theater organization which has a reputation of staging Broadway caliber musicals, most impressive undertaking in recent memory.  With its largest cast to date, which includes nine students from the Middle School, seasoned production team, and technical crew, RCP will bring to Roslyn this epic production that made it one of the most popular shows in Broadway history.

 

   Broadway’s legendary musical has been specially adapted to meet the needs of student performers. This author-approved edition, which has been abridged to a running time of just over two hours, introduces a new generation to the grand and inspirational story that has touched the hearts of millions while carefully maintaining the integrity of one the greatest musicals ever written. Les Miserables: School Edition features all of the songs that made the musical such a world wide success including, “I Dreamed a Dream,” “Bring Him Home,” “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables,” “Stars,” “Castle on a Cloud,” “Master of the House,” “Do You Hear the People Sing,” and “On My Own.”  The musical, written by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg, is based on the novel by Victor Hugo that deals with the themes of social injustice and the plight of the downtrodden. 

Playing the role of Jean Valjean is Brian Rosenblum.  David Burros plays the protagonist, Javier while the leader of the revolution, Enjolras will be handled by Jared Chester. Melissa Shapiro and Andrew Werner play the young lovers Cosette and Marius while Arielle Ditkowich enacts the role of Fantine.  Avian Haviv portrays the popular role of Eponine. The colorful Thenardiers will be played by Jonathan Yehuda and Johanna Weiss. Middle School students Andrew Catalano and Alex Goldklang portray the role of Gavroche while Trisha Nussbaum and Meredith Shapiro play the roles of Young Cosette along with Young Eponine portrayed by Amanda Bralower. Featured performers in the cast include Michael Taub, Eric Niederman, Brian Lestz, Lee Taglin, Max Aboody, Spencer Levy, Ian Goldberg, Christina Combs, Robin Zelman, David Taub, Lisa Goldberg, Nikki Nussbaum, Jacklyn Combs, Nicole Kogut and Tracy Naviasky.  Others in the cast are Doug Ruchefsky, Shakim Beamon, Sasha Hiller, Amanda Shechtman, Michel Aron-Bayof, Madye Berger, Abbe Goldberg, Laura Greengold, Emily Hauser, Alex Kassimir, Jadine Laniado, Melissa Lefcort, Stephanie Lestz, Dawn Levy, Melinda Spicer and Bridgette Alvarado.  There will also be cameo appearances by Rusty Dreksler and Ronnie Combs.

  

   The musical and stage direction is by Brad Frey.  Choreography is by Jennifer Buonomo and costumes are by Joseph Hoffman.  Set design and construction is by Danny Amy and technical direction is by William Cusick. Middle School music teacher Tammy Breitman joins the production team as chorus director. The stage manager is Emily Niesenbaum.   The business team consists of Jessica Cohen, Michael Hofer and Monique Yashaya.  Julio Arango is the set construction crew chief with Eric Feinstein, Lee Farber and Matt Ronas. Alex Mand heads the lighting crew with Andrew Imperato and Daniel Moskovitz. The sound design is by Doug Rowand with Zach Unger as chief and assisted by Eric Lippe.

  

   Les Miserables will be performed on Thursday, November 20th at 3:30 PM; Friday, November 21st at 8:00 PM; and Saturday, November 22nd at 2:00 and 8:00 PM.  All performances take place in the Roslyn High School Auditorium. To reserve tickets, call the RCP Box Office at 625-6362 or you can visit our web site at http://rcp.roslynschools.org for further show information.  Reserved ticket prices are $10 adults and $8 for students 18 and under.  Ticket price at the door is $12.

Friends of RCP

      The Friends of the Royal Crown Players is an organization of parents and community members that helps support the Roslyn High School Drama Club.  Your contribution will further enrich this rewarding experience for our children. So please join by returning the bottom portion of this flyer along with your donation!

What is RCP?

      The Royal Crown Players of Roslyn High School have been in existence since the beginning days of the school. The organization has always prided itself on the professionalism of its productions. It has showcased the finest talent in the Roslyn community and fostered an appreciation for the theatre. Past productions have ranged from Shakespeare to original musical presentations.

      An inclusive family, RCP has members not only on stage, but backstage as well, with the creative energies of set construction, choreography, lighting, sound, properties, scenic design, costuming, and make-up. Our business staff publishes two playbills a year and specializes in graphic arts. Our box office staff creates and manages a computerized ticket system, while our computer staff maintains all of our computers.

      RCP is a “real life” activity, from the nurturing of a script and score to the presentation of an opening night performance. The culmination of different students and talents with unselfish attitudes and the same creative aim, for your enjoyment, appreciation, and love for the theatre, we are the Royal Crown Players.

The Royal Crown Players Executive Board 2003-2004

Michael Taub - President
Jonathan Yehuda - Vice President
Shana Ditkowich, Lisa Goldberg - Corresponding Secretaries
Melissa Shapiro - Recording Secretary
Monique Yashaya - Treasurer

Katie Goldberg - Co-President
Anne Niesenbaum -Co-President
 Susan Zelman - Treasurer
Lisa Levine-Shapiro– Fund-Raising Dinner
Glenn and Patty Werner—Cast Party
Lynn Burros, Wendy Novick - Publicity
Richard and Judy Rosenblum - Photography
Lisa Levine-Shapiro - Dress Rehearsal-Snacks

Brad Frey - Director
 William Cussick - Technical Direction
Daniel Amy - Stagecraft Director
Jennifer Buonomo - Choreography

Tim Conway - Costumes

Past RCP Musicals