SpongeBob

Fairfield Center Stage
Fairfield, CT

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NOTES

A NOTE FROM DIRECTOR JOEL FENSTER

It’s an age old question.
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
If you’re reading this at our show, you know the answer. Or you may think you do.
Contrary to popular “belief”, animation isn’t just for children. It has always been for all ages. Sure,
there are some pieces geared towards certain ages, but the stuff that becomes part of the Zeitgeist
or Pop Culture is for everyone.
While I came to Spongebob Squarepants later in life through my kids, I grew up in the 70s on
endless reruns of Bugs Bunny and Bullwinkle and Hanna-Barbera…and graduated to The
Simpsons and Ren & Stimpy and Animaniacs as I got older. Each of these have levels of humor
that work for different ages. And each of them features oddball characters trying to fit in and survive
in a world that they didn’t create, but want to help change for the better.
These characters have families, the make friends, they join a community. They support one
another.
Theater is a lot like that. Life is a lot like that.
There are a number of families involved in this show…if you read the program you’ll see multiple
Newsoms, Fensters, Watsons, Dahlstroms, and Novins (and our Sandy is married to our Stage
Manager). At the same time, the cast and crew have become a larger family through this process of
creating this show. We are all from different places in life, but we all want the same goal: to put on a
show that will give you back some joy in your lives for a few hours when the world can sometimes
be a dark and cold place these days.
The message of this show is one of the unique and maybe misunderstood reaching out to claim
their place in the world and being accepted for who they are and not for how they look or act or
present themselves.
So I ask again: Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
We all do.
Thanks for coming to the show. May you have the best day ever today and every day going
forward.
All my best, always…
Joel Fenster

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Fairfield Center Stage

PRESENTS
Nickelodeon's

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL

Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg
Book by Kyle Jarrow

Original Songs by
Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareillis,
Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Shape & The Magnetic Zeros,

The Flaming Lips, Lady Antebellum, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend,
Panic! At the Disco, The Plain White T's, They Might Be Giants, T.I.

And Songs by
David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley

Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton
Additional Music by Tom Kitt

Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau

with

Music Director Director Choreographer
BENJAMIN DOYLE JOEL FENSTER LINDSAY JOHNSON

Scenic Designer Stage Manager Costume Designer
KEVIN PELKEY NICK KUELL NATASHA FENSTER

Sound Designer Associate Artistic Director Lighting Designer
CHRIS GENSUR BRIAN CROOK John Edward

Artistic Director
CHRISTY McINTOSH-NEWSOM

Executive Producer
ELI NEWSOM

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
www.concordtheatricals.com

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SONGS

Act 1

Bikini Bottom Day The Town
Bikini Bottom Day - Reprise SpongeBob
No Control Perch Perkins, The Town
BFF SpongeBob & Patrick
When the Going Gets Tough Plankton, The Town
(Just A) Simple Sponge SpongeBob, Mr. Krabs, Squidward,
Plankton, Sponges
Daddy Knows Best Act 2 Mr. Krabs, Pearl
Hero Is My Middle Name SpongeBob, Patrick & Sandy
Super Sea Star Saviour Patrick, Sardines
Tomorrow Is
The Town
Poor Pirates
Bikini Bottom Day Reprise Patchy & Pirates
Bikini Bottom Boogie SpongeBob
Chop to the Top
(I Guess I) Miss You Electric Skates, Pearl & Ensemble
I'm Not a Loser Sandy & SpongeBob
Simple Sponge (Reprise) Patrick & SpongeBob
Best Day Ever
Finale: Bikini Bottom Day Reprise Squidward & Sea Anemones
SpongeBob

SpongeBob, The Town
Full Company

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CAST

Cast Members

SpongeBob Squarepants Marcelo Calderon
Patrick Star
Sandy Cheeks Jacob Rogotzke
Squidward Q. Tentacles
Mr. Eugene H. Krabs Alexis Willoughby
Pearl Krabs
Sheldon J. Plankton Eli Newsom
Karen the Computer
Patchy the Pirate Brian Crook
The Mayor of Bikini Bottom
Perch Perkins Ainsley Dahlstrom
Electric Skates
Larry the Lobster Jonathan David
Mrs. Puff
Old Man Jenkins Ashley McLeod
Buster Bluetang
Gary the Snail Steve Autore
Foley Artist
French Narrator Marcelle Morrisey
Sardines
Virgil Watson
Citizens of Bikini Bottom
Jacob Litt, Isaiah Rodriguez Aleeki Shortridge
Swings
Mia Tommins
SpongeBob Squarepants
Patrick Star Brian Bish
Pearl Krabs
Mr. Eugene H. Krabs James Hisey
Sheldon J. Plankton
Erick Sanchez Gomez

CJ Newsom, Virgil Watson IV

Shea Frimmer

Steve Benko

Emery Holden, Josiah Perez, Sadie Smith, Alyvia
Tuason, Rita Watson

Ben Brennan, Virginia LeVasseur, Emily Miles, Ainsley
Novin, Brianna Parkin, Ryan Romero

Emily Seanor, Genevieve Seanor

Understudies

Jacob Litt
Steve Autore
Ginny LeVasseur

Nick Kuell
Isaiah Rodriguez

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Karen the Computer CAST Ainsley Novin
Patchy the Pirate Mia Tommins
Understudies (continued)
Keyboard/ Musical Director Benjamin Doyle
Drums Orchestra Gabe Nappi
Bass
Reed Charles Casimiro
Kate Heidemann

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CREW

Crew Members

Director Joel Fenster

Artistic Director Christy McIntosh-Newsom

Executive Producer Eli Newsom

Musical Director Benjamin Doyle

Choreographer Lindsay Johnson

Stage Manager Nick Kuell

Associate Artistic Director Brian Crook

Costume Designer Natasha Fenster

Wig Deisgner Gina Larriccia, Alexis Willoughby

Scenic Designer Kevin Pelkey

Sound Designer/ Board Operator Chris Gensur

Lighting Designer John Edward

Assistant Lighting Designer David Katz

Spotlight Operators Bea Rollins, Lucy Benton

Assistant Choreographers Emily Seanor/ Genevieve Seanor

Assistant Stage Manager Stacey Durrell

Media Manager Brian Bish

Company Manager Lisa Dahlstrom

Graphic Designer Charles Casimiro

Concessions Kristi Novin

Some scenic elements designed by Jodan Jonota and were generously provided by Coleytown
Company

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WHO'S WHO

Marcelo Calderon (SpongeBob)

Marcelo is a graduate of West Conn, with a BA in Music, and happy as
a clam to be back on stage after a five-year absence. Credits: In the
Heights (Usnavi), American Idiot (Johnny), Godspell (Jesus), Spring
Awakening (Georg), Next to Normal (Henry), The Wedding Singer
(Sammy). Love and gratitude to the production team, cast, and
Meghan, Ella, and Morgan for allowing him to go play at the theater
one more time.

Jacob Rogotzke (Patrick Star)

Jacob is thrilled to be joining FCS for the first time! Previous credits
include Patrick (The SpongeBob Musical), Shrek (Shrek), Beast
(Beauty and the Beast) and Uncle Fester (Addams Family). Jacob
would like to thank the cast and crew for many days of fun! Enjoy the
show! Instagram / TikTok: @jacobrogotzke

Alexis Willoughby (Sandy Cheeks)

Alexis is excited to be back on stage after over 2 years! Previous FCS
credits include Hedwig (Yitzhak), The Rocky Horror Picture Show
(Magenta), and Cabaret (Fraulein Kost). Other favorite credits include
Hunchback (Esmeralda), In the Heights (Daniella), and Into the Woods
(Witch). When not on stage Alexis is a “SPED” teacher at High Road
School in Norwalk, CT. She would like to thank everyone in Bikini
Bottom for making this an amazing experience!

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WHO'S WHO

Eli Newsom (Squidward Q.
Tentacles)

Eli's most recent musical theater roles were nearly 10 years ago: Billy
Lawlor in 42nd Street in Curtain Call in Stamford where he also tap
danced (but with only two legs), and Dan in Next to Normal for
Bridgeport Theatre Company. Along with running the day-to-day
operations for Fairfield Center Stage, Eli staffs and supports all of the
production teams throughout the season. He also works as a Director/
Music Director/ Producer for various Fairfield County school
productions throughout the year. Originally from the San Francisco
Bay Area, after many years in non-profit and professional theatre as a
singer/actor/dancer, he eventually discovered he much prefers
directing and producing. Eli is a proud resident of downtown Fairfield
with his wife Christy (also FCS Artistic Director!), kids CJ and Melody,
and dogs Abby and Fozzie Bear. Thanks to this production staff for
their encouragement.

Brian Crook (Mr. Eugene H. Krabs)

Brian is so excited to be back on stage! He is a choir and theatre
director by day and directs/ performs/ creates as Associate Artistic
Director of FCS. You may have recently seen Brian in A Christmas
Carol Experience as Ebenezer Scrooge, All Together Now (a benefit
concert) and as a host on Fairfield Center Couch. Grateful for an
incredible cast and staff! Now, come and get yerself a Krabby Patty!!

Ainsley Dahlstrom (Pearl Krabs)

Ainsley's favorite roles with Fairfield Center Stage include Mary
Lennox in The Secret Garden, Lavender in Matilda, Martha Cratchit in
A Christmas Carol Experience and Amaryllis in The Music Man.
Ainsley has also played Baby June in Gypsy, Little Sally in Urinetown,
Ariel in Footloose Jr., Jane in Mary Poppins Jr., Lena Lamont in
Singing In the Rain Jr. and Paulette in Legally Blond Jr. Ainsley
attends high school and loves singing a capella and practicing piano.

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WHO'S WHO

Jonathan David (Sheldon J.
Plankton)

Jonathan is extremely excited to be a part of this production of
Spongebob the Musical. He has been doing theatre with Fairfield
Center Stage for 8 years, last seen as Michael Wormwood in Matilda
the Musical. As a junior in high school, he aspires to be an animator
and was inspired immensely by the show, so playing this role holds a
special place in his heart.

Ashley McLeod (Karen the
Computer)

Ashley is thrilled to be joining FCS in Bikini Bottom! Favorite past roles
include Sister Mary in Disaster!, Janet in Rocky Horror, Miss Hannigan
in Annie, Gertrude in Seussical, The Witch in Into the Woods,
Elizabeth in Young Frankenstein, and The Lady of the Lake in
Spamalot. A huge thank you to the production team, cast, and crew for
such a fun experience, and to Mom, Dad, Clint, and Caden for their
love, patience, and support!

Steve Autore (Patchy the Pirate)

Steve is thrilled to make his Fairfield Center Stage debut and to be
working with such a talented group of performers. Steve has
performed in many local productions such as Pantochino’s Rocky
Horror Picture Show (Eddie/Dr.Scott) & Bridgeport Theatre Company’s
Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas). He sends a big thanks to everyone
involved in this super fun show!

Marcelle Morissey (Mayor of Bikini
Bottom)

Marcelle is thrilled to be a part of this fintastic production. She is a
teacher in Bridgeport and also likes to direct and teach theatre in her
free time. Some of her previous credits include; A Christmas Carol
(Caroler, Bonds), Mamma Mia (Lisa/Sophie U/S), Sound of Music
(Ensemble), Rent (Maureen Johnson), Godspell (Day By Day),
Seussical The Musical (Cat In The Hat), Grease (Jan), and many
others. She would like to thank everyone who was involved in this
show for all their hard work! Enjoy

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WHO'S WHO

Perch Perkins (Virgil Watson)

Virgil has enjoyed performing with his family in a number of shows
including Sound of Music, Barnum, Hunchback, Phantom, A
Christmas Carol Experience, Mamma Mia, and The Secret Garden.
When not on stage, he can be found 3D printing props and cool toys
and helping the production team with various technical projects.

Jacob Litt (Electric Skate)

Jacob is thrilled to be a part of his first Fairfield Center Stage
production. Other recent performances include Guys and Dolls (Nicely
Nicely) at The Wilton Playshop, Elf (Store Manager) and Romeo and
Juliet (Benvolio) at Curtain Call. Jacob is a music teacher in
Bridgeport, and a member of the New Haven Chorale. Many thanks to
the entire Spongebob team for all of these awesome Bikini Bottom
Days!

Isaiah Rodriguez (Electric Skate)

Isaiah is very excited to get on stage with Fairfield Center Stage!
Favorite shows done include: The Wedding Singer (Robbie Hart) and
Urinetown (Mr. Cladwell). I’d like to give a shout out to my family and
church family for supporting me during this production period! I’d also
like to thank the Regional Center for the Arts School in Bridgeport, CT
for giving me the chance to find my passion.

Aleeki Shortridge (Electric Skate)

Aleeki is excited to be performing with Fairfield Center Stage in the
best show ever! This is her first production fresh out of college. She
was previously featured in You're a Good Man Charlie Brown as Violet
and Antigone as Guard at Southern Connecticut State University. She
feels extremely grateful to be able to have the opportunity to be a part
of this production.

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WHO'S WHO

Mia Tommins (Larry the Lobster)

Mia is so excited to kick off her summer in the Bikini Bottom! After
graduating with the class of 2021 from Fordham University, Mia has
been busy with her job and is planning to start her next chapter in New
York City come September! After assistant stage managing MAMMA
MIA!, performing in Fairfield Center Stage’s annual benefit concert All
Together Now, and playing Belle in A Christmas Carol, Mia has
immensely enjoyed being reunited with her theater family this year.
Thank you to the entire cast and crew for all their hard work and all the
mandatory fun!

Brian Bish (Mrs. Puff)

Brian is thrilled to step back on stage with the FCS team for the first
time in five years! Favorite productions with this creative team include
The Wedding Singer, American Idiot, Priscilla Queen of the Desert,
Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Barnum. Much love to Jack!

James Hisey II (Old Man Jenkins)

Jim is thrilled to be Old Man Jenkins and be a part of SpongeBob the
Musical here at Fairfield Center Stage. What an amazing cast in the
production. Jim appeared as Old Joe in A Christmas Carol
Experience, and Ben in The Secret Garden. He has played Judge
Brandeis in Annie, Admiral Peary in Ragtime, Sound Man in City of
Angels, Henry Barrow in Bonnie & Clyde, Weismann in Follies, and
Mr. Guggenheim in Titanic the Musical. Thanks to my family for their
support and to Christy and Eli for the opportunity to be in this amazing
theater experience.

Erick Sanchez Gomez (Buster
Bluetang)

Erick is no stranger to the stage. Erick started his musical theater
journey a year ago and has done many upbeat shows (Mamma Mia,
Disaster, SpongeBob SquarePants). When Erick is not in the musical
theatre world, he’s currently with the Connecticut Gay Men's Chorus
(2021-2022 season). With plenty of open mic nights, cabaret
workshops (Sing Your Heart Out, Let Me Entertain You!, It’s Just a
Number!) his love for the stage is evident! Erick would like to thank his
family and friends for all the support! Instagram: @Erick_Sanchez_CT

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WHO'S WHO

CJ Newsom (Gary the Snail)

CJ is a seven year old second grader and so excited to be performing
in his 15th production! He has played a crab, a reindeer, and a hyena,
so he’s happy to be adding snail to his repertoire. CJ loves to dance,
play baseball, read, and play every version of Mario game there is.
Love to Mama, Dada (he plays a squid), and baby sister Melody. He is
thrilled to share this role with his BFF, Virgil.

Virgil Watson IV/ V4 (Gary the
Snail)

V4 is a rising second grader that usually gets dragged to rehearsals
with his family, though he did clown around in Barnum. He’s very
excited to channel his inner pet under the sea.

Shea Frimmer (Foley Artist)

Shea (they/them) is thrilled to be back in Bikini Bottom! Shea is an
actor, director, music director, producer, and designer for educational,
community, and professional theatre. Selected Credits: All Together
Now (music director), Sister Act (music director), Greenbrier Ghost
(director/producer), The Youth Artists Gala (director/producer), An
Evening With Company (director/producer). They are so grateful to the
entire company for allowing them to take a journey into this wacky
undersea world!

Steve Benko (French Narrator)

Steve is delighted to be all wet in this show. He performs annually in
Fairfield Center Stage’s production of A Christmas Carol as Ebenezer
Scrooge. Other favorite roles include Wilbur in Hairspray, Mayor Shinn
in The Music Man, and Lazer Wolf in Fiddler on the Roof with FCS
and its predecessor; the Wizard in The Wizard of Oz at the Curtain
Call in Stamford; and as current FCS Board President. Love to his wife
Gail and two beautiful daughters (go see the older one, who is Beanie
Feldstein's standby as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl on Broadway, the
last weekend in August!)

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WHO'S WHO

Ben Brennan (Ensemble)

Ben is ecstatic to be part of this production! Past credits include FCS's
Christmas Carol Experience (Mr. Fezziwig, 3 years running), BMA’s
production of Newsies (Warden Snyder and Bunsen). Hingham Civic
Music Theatre's production of Young Frankenstein (Inspector Kemp)
and King Richard's Faire (Barrister Phineas McTavish). Ben dedicates
this performance to Danna, Joachim, David, Josh, and Daphne! "I am
so glad you finally get to see me perform!"

Emery Holden (Ensemble)

Emery adores this pineapple under the sea with such a funny cast —
lots of giggles and squidding around! Favorite Fairfield Center Stage
(FCS) roles include Gretl The Sound of Music, Littles Ensemble
Matilda and annual Christmas Carol Experience. Destined for sardine
life, Emery is often salty and chasing sea stars. She lives in Fairfield -
enjoys sports, performing, friends and history. Many thanks to Christy
for always letting her swim with the big fish!

Virginia LeVasseur (Ensemble)

Virginia is so excited to perform in this amazing show, SpongeBob the
Musical, with a terrific cast and crew! She is a freshman at Lauralton
Hall and participates in shows there like Snoopy the Musical and The
Three Musketeers. Other shows include Singing in the Rain as Kathy
Selden and Mary Poppins as Jane Banks. She is so proud of
everyone’s hard work and hopes you enjoy the show

Ainsley Novin (Ensemble)

Ainsley is thrilled to be continuing the FCS season following Martha
Cratchit in A Christmas Carol Experience, Mamma Mia and Louisa in
The Sound of Music. Some past credits include: Hortensia in Matilda,
Elle Woods Legally Blonde Jr., Fan A Christmas Carol Experience,
Barbie Spangles Glitz!, School for Elves, Eddie 13, Charlotte
Hairspray, The Music Man, Barnum, The Secret Garden, Jesus Christ
Superstar. She is a sophomore at Oxford High School and a Project
Dance Center dancer. Ainsley sends love to all her Ohana-xoxo

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WHO'S WHO

Brianna Parkin (Ensemble)

Briana is slightly nervous to be in this amazing show! Although this is
her first musical ever she was in the last 2 summer showcases of
NSFC, one of which she wrote the theater scene and edited the entire
thing! Shoutout to myself for auditioning, a big thank you to my friend
Isaiah (Electric Skates) for pushing me to do this and to FCS you guys
are awesome.

Josiah Perez (Ensemble)

Josiah is thrilled to make his stage performance debut in Fairfield
Center Stage’s The SpongeBob Musical. He is a 5th grader at High
Horizons Magnet School in Bridgeport. Josiah enjoys reading books,
listening to music, playing video games, catching Pokémon, and
spending time with his family. Josiah would like to thank his family for
supporting him during this journey and also to FCS for the opportunity.
It’s been fun and an honor!

Ryan Romero (Ensemble)

Ryan is 17 years old and is a senior at Bunnell High school in
Stratford, CT. He was recently in Wedding Singer at Regional Center
for the Arts and was in Sound of Music, Mamma Mia and All Together
Now last year with FCS. He is so excited to perform and he hopes
everyone loves this production and the whole krusty krew of
SpongeBob The Musical.

Sadie Smith (Ensemble)

Sadie is very happy to be in Spongebob the Musical! Some of her
recent favorite shows have been Singin’ in the Rain Jr. as Lina Lamont
and Moana Jr. as Sina/Gramma Tala. She is a freshman at Fairfield
Warde High School and her first show there this year was Urinetown.
She is so excited for you all to see this show!

Alyvia Tuason (Ensemble)

Alyvia is excited to return to Fairfield Center Stage as part of The
SpongeBob Cast! A sixth grader, Alyvia has previously played Marta
in Sound of Music, Molly in Annie Warbucks, Amaryllis in Music Man,
and Annie in Annie. Much love to her biggest fans Mom, Dad and
brother A.J

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WHO'S WHO

Rita Watson (Ensemble)

Rita has enjoyed performing with FCS as Brigitta in Sound of Music,
and in the ensemble of Matilda, A Christmas Carol Experience,
Barnum, Beach Party, and the Emperor's New Clothes. She most
recently performed as Olaf in Frozen Jr and as the evil nanny Miss
Andrews in Mary Poppins Jr. Many thanks to FCS and the production
team for all the fun over the years.

Emily Seanor (Swing/ Assistant
Choreographer)

Emily is thrilled to be back assistant choreographing her second
musical with Fairfield Center Stage. She previously assisted with
choreography for The Sound of Music with FCS back in June of 2021.
Favorite past roles include Mike in Newsies and a Silly Girl in Beauty
and the Beast. Huge thank you to Lindsay for giving her this
opportunity. Love to her family. Enjoy the show!!

Genevieve Seanor (Swing/
Assistant Choreographer)

Genevieve is so excited to be an assistant choreographer for
SpongeBob the Musical! Genevieve was an assistant choreographer
for The Sound of Music last summer and she absolutely loved it! You
may have seen Genevieve with FCS in Barnum, Matilda, The Music
Man, and Mamma Mia, all with featured dancing roles! She is so
grateful for this opportunity and excited for you all to see this amazing
production! Thank you to Christy, Eli, Ben, Joel, and Lindsay!!! Enjoy
the show!

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CREW WHO'S WHO

Joel Fenster (Director)

Joel is excited to be working with Fairfield Center Stage on this joyous production and thanks Eli
& Christy for letting him play in their current sandbox for the first time. He’s worked with them
before on both The Music Man and Fiddler on the Roof. He has directed more Agatha Christie
plays in Fairfield County than he’d care to admit and not to be stuck in a box of his own making,
Joel has also directed a diverse group of other shows in the area including Book of Days, Noises
Off, Sly Fox, and Julius Caesar (Darien Players), The Cat’s Meow (Eastbound Theater),
Poseidon: An Upside Down Musical, Disaster, Chess, and The Cluesual Suspects (Carriage
House Arts Center), Pippin, City of Angels, and Accomplice (Curtain Call). He’d like to thank the
amazing cast and crew of The Spongebob Musical for all their hard work, talent, and patience.
But most importantly, he’d like to thank his mishpocha for putting up with his mishegas every
moment of every day.

Benjamin Doyle (Musical Director)

Benjamin is a musician, actor and composer from Bridgeport, CT. Past credits with FCS include
Cabaret and The Secret Garden. He has recently also directed music for Nunsense and A Grand
Night for Singing at Curtain Call in Stamford.

Christy McIntosh-Newsom (Artistic Director)

Founder of Fairfield Center Stage, formerly Bridgeport Theatre Company. Former Associate
Artistic Director of Downtown Cabaret Theatre. Directing highlights for FCS: Mamma Mia, The
Sound of Music, Matilda, Barnum, The Secret Garden, The Music Man, Hedwig and the Angry
Inch. Christy has been a member of Actors Equity Association since 2004 and a member of SAG-
AFTRA since 2008. Professional theatre credits include shows at Hartford Stage, George St.
Playhouse, Denver Center Theatre Company, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Barrington Stage
Company, New York Musical Theatre Festival and Fringe Festival, and New World Stages. She is
a voice and audition coach, with students who have performed on and off Broadway, in National
Tours, and for local AEA houses. Christy has been the Drama Director here at Ludlowe High
School since 2019. Proud wife to Squidward Q. Tentacles and Mama to Gary the Snail (plus
Gary's biggest fan, Melody).

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CREW WHO'S WHO

Lindsay Johnson (Choreographer)

Lindsay is filled with JOY to be involved with this triumphant production! Her most recent
choreography credits include The Sound of Music, Cabaret, and A Christmas Carol with FCS.
Other past favorites include Fiddler on the Roof, Hairspray, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame
with DCT, and The Great Gatsby at Fairfield Ludlowe High School. Lindsay is a mother of three,
an Occupational Therapist, and a world traveler who loves sparkle, sunshine, and snuggles. I
dedicate this show to you, our amazing audience, for your support of the arts and for making
today the best day ever.

Natasha Fenster (Costume Designer)

Natasha is thrilled to be costuming this amazing show. Working in children’s theater and theater
camp for years, Natasha is excited to be fitting costumes to grown-ups as well! This colorful show
has fulfilled every sensory need she could possibly have. The best part, aside from getting to
work with her husband, might be getting to order over 200 yards of tulle!

Chris Gensur (Sound Designer/ Board Operator)

Chris has been working in professional theatre since Sept. 2000. This is his first full season as the
resident sound designer for FCS. He was the sound engineer/sound designer at the Downtown
Cabaret Theatre from July 2009 to March 2020 [when the pandemic hit]. He has worked with Eli &
Christy on countless shows. In Feb. 2020, Chris upgraded from sound board operator to Writer
with The Three Pigs at the Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport, CT.

Stacey Durrell (Assistant Stage Manager)

Stacey is super excited to be ASMing for Fairfield Center Stage again. She has previously worked
on The Sound of Music, Mamma Mia, and A Christmas Carol Experience. She is also a student
and stage manager at Fairfield Ludlowe High School.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Special thanks to

Sam Eckhardt
Greg Hatzis

Hayden Ponjuan
Robert Brunetti & the FLHS Custodial Staff

Greg Superty
Regina Ryan
Nick Albano
Coleytown Company
Ben Frimmer
Charles Casimiro
Kate Eisemann
Emilie Forcelina & Janessa Martinez, Stylin' Salon
Carole Frawley
Jane Barnes

Tere Mak
Michal Rubin at MimiMade Designs

Curtain Call

A NOTE FROM FCS ARTISTIC DIRECTOR CHRISTY MCINTOSH-NEWSOM

Welcome to Fairfield Center Stage's final show of our 2021/22 season! We are beyond grateful to
be here and producing THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, after a postponement due to Omicron. This

postponement also caused us to lose our initial venue for the show, but Fairfield Ludlowe High
School absolutely saved the day and served as our incredible hosts for this joyful, fun, hilarious and
heartfelt musical. We extend our sincerest thanks to Ludlowe's Principal, Greg Hatzis, as well as to
Facilities Scheduling Coordinator Miriam O' Donnell, Assistant to the Principal Regina Ryan, Robert

Brunetti and the entire custodial staff, and to Sam Eckhardt, for helping us bring Bikini Bottom to
Fairfield!

We hope that you will join us for the start of our 2022/23 season in September for "La Cage aux
Folles" (which many of you have seen in its movie version, "The Birdcage!") at Trevi Lounge, and

for our fifth annual "A Christmas Carol Experience" at Burr Mansion.

Thank you so much for being here today and supporting live theatre. Please spread the word about
this show, and share the gift of theatre with your friends and family! We hope that you have "the

best day ever" with this amazing cast. Sit back, enjoy, and welcome to our pineapple under the sea!

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