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PPTOPA Debut! NYC credits: Radio City Christmas Spectacular, A Class Act, Bare, Two Gents, Pink Floyds THE WALL. National/ International Tours: Shrek (Gingy), Annie, DCL (Belle). Regional: First Date (Casey), Mamma Mia (Sophie), Chorus Line (Val), Legally Blonde, Escape to Margaritaville, Spelling Bee (Olive) and many more. She is a Connecticut Outer Critics Circle Award nominee and two-time Ruby Griffith Award winner. BFA NYU and MBA American University. Christina is a voice teacher at Rising Starz and a financial consultant for Madison and Palm. Proud AEA member. Eternal thanks to Hudson Artists and her husband Ben. @christina_carlucci *Member, Actors Equity

Stefano was born and raised in South Florida & is thrilled to be performing at PPTOPA after just closing his professional debut as “Spit” in “Anything Goes” at The Wick Theatre. Stefano received his training from NWSA, FAU, & SAH. Pippin is his second musical post studies and he would like to thank his family for support & God for every blessing. He would also like to thank Richard for the amazing opportunity! Instagram: @Stefanogaleb

Lito is thrilled to be back at "places!" with PPTOPA and make some magic! Favorite roles include Daniel Kaffee in A Few Good Men, Usnavi in In the Heights, Bernardo in West Side Story, Diego/Zorro in Zorro the Musical, Bert in Mary Poppins, Vladimir in Waiting for Godot, Laertes in Hamlet, Perchik in Fiddler on the Roof. Lito holds a career in IT by day, and also enjoys acrobatics and speaking of himself in the third person. Fun fact, he actually was Charlemagne in his past life.

Crista is thrilled to be making her debut with PPTOPA! Crista holds a BFA in Musical Theatre Performance with a minor in Psychology from Lynn University and has been performing in South Florida since 2018. A few of her favorite credits include Millie Dillmount in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Gigi in Gigi and Libby Tucker in I Ought to Be in Pictures. Off stage, Crista is a set designer & carpenter for West Boca Theatre Company & runs a Luxury Event Styling/ Photography Business called Creative Depot (creativedepot.org). Miss DeVito feels incredibly blessed to have been given the opportunity to take on the role of Fastrada and would like to send love to her family and her life partner for all of their continuous love and support. @cristamariedevito cristamariedevito.com

Lisa is honored to be making her PPTOPA Debut! In NYC, Lisa was one of the devising artists of Voyeur, the first show to return to NYC during the pandemic and performed as a female swing. She moved to South Florida last year and most recently appeared in the ensemble of Young Frankenstein with Entracte. Other roles have included: Moritz in Spring Awakening, Action in West Side Story, and Lulu in Cabaret. Lisa would like to thank his husband Carlos for supporting him in every endeavor and all of the teachers, friends, castmates, & colleagues who have gotten them to where they are today. BFA NYU Tisch. Instagram: @lisalowexo

Anna is elated to be back on stage with PPTOPA! Her most recent roles include Voice 1 in 35MM, Lucy/Ensemble in Sweeney Todd, Sad Little Egg in Something Rotten, Lulu in Cabaret and Ariel in The Little Mermaid. When she’s not on stage, she’s working a 9-to-5 for everyone’s favorite travel brand, JetBlue. Special thanks always to Bobby & her mama. IG: @annalinacappelli

NYC Credits Include: Sticks and Stones: Concert (Broadway Workshop) (Ensemble), October Sky the Musical: Pre-Broadway Workshop (Young Homer). Regional Credits: Next to Normal (Gabe Goodman), Peter and the Starcatcher (Peter), The Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow), In The Heights (Benny), The Little Mermaid (Prince Eric), Afterglow (Darius), Catch Me If You Can (Frank Abagnale Jr.), Be More Chill (Swing), Beauty and the Beast, Matilda. @ohhjorgex

Lory is so excited to return to PPTOPA! Appearing on stage locally for 24 years, she has also done commercials, infomercials and provided an English voice in many telenovelas. A few favorite roles are Nurse Ratched (One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest), M’Lynn and Clairee (Steel Magnolias), Doris (Same Time, Next Year), Lola (Damn Yankees) and, right here at PPTOPA - Mrs. Banks in Mary Poppins, the Musical and Electra in Gypsy. She is also enjoying dancing with The New Florida Follies. My heart to my husband, Richard, for 29 years of his constant love and support.

Del is a graduate of AMDA New York and a middle school Drama teacher who has starred in and/or choreographed more than twenty productions for PPTOPA and other local theatres. Previous acting roles include Something Rotten (Ensemble), The Wedding Singer (Holly), The Mousetrap (Miss Casewell), Jesus Christ Superstar (Mary), Judgment at Nuremberg (Maria Wallner), How to Succeed…(Smitty), She Loves Me (Ilona), Young Frankenstein (Elizabeth), Footloose (Rusty), Once Upon a Mattress (Winifred), Man of La Mancha (Aldonza), Hairspray (Tracy), Annie (Lily), Secret Garden (Martha), Brigadoon (Meg) and Bye, Bye Birdie (Kim/Ursula)

Shelby Tudor is very excited to be doing her first performance with PPTOPA. Recent roles include: Anne in “La Cage aux Folles”, Shimmer in “Shimmer the Glowworm” (BARCLAY), Ensemble/Inga US in “Young Frankenstein” (Entr’Acte Theatrix), Alicia in “The Thanksgiving Play” (Thinking Cap), Jenny in “Frosty” (TAP) and Phyllis Frederic in “In Love with the Arrow Collared Man” (Epiphany Theatre). She graduated in the Spring from the University of West Florida with a BFA in Musical Theatre and is currently teaching at Inna’s Hall of Fame. She gives all her love and gratitude to God, her family, friends and theatre community for making her theatrical journey so far, a special one!

Cassidy Joseph is a recent graduate of Florida Atlantic University and is excited to officially start her career with the PPTOPA family. As a South Florida native, Cassidy strives to use theatre to bring communities together for a shared experience of fun that can only come from live performances. Her recent roles include Lula from “Violet”, Joanne from “Rent”, and Camille from “DreamCatcher”. Cassidy sends thanks to her family and friends for their continuous support in her craft. Enjoy the show! @iam_cassiee_ Cassidy J. (she/her)

Spencer Landis is excited to be making his PPTOPA debut in Pippin. He has led performances such as In the Heights, My Name is Asher Lev, and God of Issac. He has also played parts in Tap Dancing Through Auschwitz, and most recently played Charlie in the West Boca theater company’s production of Admissions. He is thankful to Richard and the whole PPTOPA team for bringing this vision to life and hopes audiences walk away with something they can hold onto. He is also the lead singer in a rock band and an avid juggler.

Richard is excited to be making his South Florida directorial debut at PPTOPA. Originally from Philadelphia, additional NE Regional directorial credits include Man of La Mancha, How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, Annie and Oliver! As a performer, highlights of local South Florida roles include Harold Nichols in The Full Monty (LPAC), Albin/Zaza in La Cage Aux Folles (Delray Beach Playhouse), Melvin P. Thorpe in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (PPTOPA), Tateh in Ragtime (Barclay Performing Arts), Gregory in Love! Valour! Compassion! (Andrews Living Arts) and Principle Baritone in I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (Curtain Call Playhouse). Favorite regional roles include Littlechap in Stop The World I Want To Get Off, Felix in The Normal Heart, Tito in Lend Me A Tenor, Jekyll/Hyde in Jekyll & Hyde, the Musical, Chauvelin in The Scarlet Pimpernel, The Beast in Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Paul in Company, Judas/John the Baptist in Godspell, Matt in The Fantasticks, Billy Bigelow in Carousel, Cinderella's Prince and Rapunzel's Prince in Into The Woods, P.T. Barnum in Barnum, Fred/Petruchio in Kiss Me Kate, Tony in West Side Story, Principle Baritone in Side By Side By Sondheim and Closer Than Ever and Donald in The Me Nobody Knows (Off-Broadway Showcase, NYC). Richard has appeared on daytime dramas including Ryan's Hope (ABC-TV), Another World (NBC-TV) and Guiding Light (CBS-TV).

Michael is pleased to be a part of another PPTOPA production. He has musically directed over 30 shows including Annie, Hello Dolly, Sound of Music, Beauty and the Beast, Carousel, My Fair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof, Into the Woods, Ragtime, Jekyll and Hyde, Guys and Dolls, The Gondoliers, The Producers, The Secret Garden, Annie, Charlie Brown and Hairspray.

Del, PPTOPA's Executive Secretary, is a graduate of AMDA New York and a middle school Drama teacher. She has starred in and/or choreographed numerous productions for PPTOPA and other local theatres. Most recently acting as Assistant Director and appearing in PPTOPA's production of Something Rotten. Previous roles include The Wedding Singer (Holly), The Mousetrap (Miss Casewell), Jesus Christ Superstar (Mary), Judgment at Nuremberg (Maria Wallner), How to Succeed…(Smitty), She Loves Me (Ilona), Young Frankenstein (Elizabeth), Footloose (Rusty), Once Upon a Mattress (Winifred), Man of La Mancha (Aldonza), Hairspray (Tracy), Annie (Lily), Secret Garden (Martha), Brigadoon (Meg) and Bye, Bye Birdie (Kim/Ursula).

Michael has designed the lighting for many PPTOPA shows including Sweeney Todd, Evita, Something Rotten, In the Heights, West Side Story, Cabaret, A Few Good Men, The Wedding Singer and more. Thank you to the cast, crew, and patrons of PPTOPA for supporting live theatre, and a special thank you to my family for your continued support.

John has built and designed numerous sets for PPTOPA and is a vital part of the creative team.

Mark is PPTOPA’s Chairman of the Board and President. His credits include Something Rotten, Cabaret, Urinetown, A Few Good Men, The Wedding Singer, The Best Little Whorehouse…, The Addams Family, The Mousetrap, Seussical, West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, Judgment at Nuremburg, How to Succeed, In the Heights, She Loves Me, Funny Girl, Young Frankenstein, Carousel, Mary Poppins, Gypsy, The Sunshine Boys, Les Misérables, Man of La Mancha, Joseph…, Hairspray, Charlie Brown, and Annie at PPTOPA. Mark hails from New York where he was a professional Musical Director and theater percussionist.

Wendy is the Vice President of PPTOPA's Board of Directors. She is a lifetime lover of musical theatre who has worked on more than 30 shows including Sweeney Todd, Evita, Something Rotten, Cabaret, Urinetown, A Few Good Men, The Wedding Singer, The Best Little Whorehouse..., The Addams Family, Mousetrap, Seussical, West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, Judgment at Nuremberg, How to Succeed..., In the Heights, She Loves Me, Funny Girl, Young Frankenstein, Carousel, Mary Poppins, Gypsy, The Sunshine Boys, Les Miserables, Man of La Mancha, Joseph..., Hairspray, Charlie Brown, Annie, The Best Man, The Producers, The Secret Garden, The Gondoliers, Brigadoon, and Bye, Bye Birdie at PPTOPA.