CAST $25 DEPOSITS Received: updated April 27:
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(Thanks for deposits. This has been earmarked for Lynne's airfare and 2 Uber rides.)
Lynne and Andy are working on potential numbers for the following people who have committed to the show with their deposit)
Melpomene Billias*
Sam Buonanduci** (** means full show fee received)
Cindy Churchill**
Brandon Clark*
John D'Entremont*
Diane DiSanto**
Lou DiSanto**
Joann Dubois*
Susan Ferguson**
Evelyn Gayhart*
Steve Gemma*
Nadia Robertson Gemma*
Finn Janger**
Matt Janger*
Meaghan Dalton Janger*
Rich Kraby**
Josh Madruga*
Laurie McCracken*
Gabriella Miele*
Sophia Miele*
Tom Ostrowski*
Dianne Palter Gill*
Fritz Ritter*
Chase Ronningen*
Deb Todd*
Vitoria Vasconcelos*
Susan Vitale*
Marilyn Welch*
SENDING IN DEPOSIT SOON. (We will move you to CAST LIST when deposit is received.):
Paul R Gymziak
Barbara Lasovick
Andrea Macauda
Jerri Mitchner
Gabriel Ricker
Bethany Vahn (hopefully joining!)
If you see any errors, or have decided not to join, please let me know. Thank you!
CREW LIST:
Madalena(M) Vasconcelos
Madelyn Williams
Paula Cohen
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Hello, everyone,
Here is the latest info for our upcoming summer production.
SIGN-UPS have begun for our Summer 2025 Musical Revue Production! We would be thrilled to have all levels join us:
Singers / Non-Singers who prefer to sing in group numbers and/or who like to free style dance. (There might be some opportunity for speaking lines but not as many as last year.)
Sign ups for: Adults, Teens, Children over 8 (We would have room for a well-focused child under 8. All children under 9 would require a chaperone present.)
CAST AND CREW LIST at BOTTOM of this info.
Produced and Directed by Andrew Diskes
Musical Direction by Lynne Jackson:
Bi-Coastal musician and singer returning LIVE from California!
(Provided a cast of 30 minimum)
Theme:
In the works. (You are welcome to send ideas.)
Leaning towards 'Summer of Love" theme; songs that feature songs about love / relationships. From serious songs such as Seasons of Love to more comedic type such as "Do You Love Me" from Fiddler.
Act 1: Broadway Music (with a little movie music)
Act 2 a beach party scene with pop music from any decade of 20th Century, heavy on 60s thru 80s
We use a combination of high quality background tracks as well as live piano by our musical director, Lynne Jackson.
Signing Up:
If you are interested in signing up, contact Andy Diskes.
A $25 deposit will confirm you are committing to the show then we will know we can begin fitting you into the show.
The remainder of show fee is due May 1. (If you need a little extra time let us know about that.)
Deposit and show fee are non-refundable.
Just as we did the last two summers, we hope people will sign up with the same spirit we had which was to look forward to working together to make new friends, working with old ones, putting on a high-quality show and worrying less about what solos/duets are assigned.
If you have been in one of Andy's shows before, most (if not all) will attest that there's usually lots for all to do on stage.
Once you sign up, we will begin considering you for musical numbers. If you have been in a show before and we know your voice, we may be able to assign things before rehearsal begins.
If you are new to us, you could send a video to show off your talents and if we can't assign ahead because we may need to hear you in person on a particular song, we will spend the first two rehearsals making sure to hear everyone on particular songs.
We may assign someone to a song but not able to say yet if it will be a solo or duet or trio/small group. This is all a big puzzle which is fun to put together with people who all have the same. goals in mind, which is to make everyone and the entire show look and sound great on stage.
IMPORTANT INFO:
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Show Dates:
July 11 - 13, 2025 at Peabody's Black Box Theater, 22 Foster St.
(5 performances. (The show will be shorter than last year!)
Rehearsal START TIME:
6pm - 6:15pm is our arrival span of time where everyone gets situated (sharpening pencils / taking sheet music etc. / restroom)
Rehearsals BEGIN:
Thursday, May 22
Rehearsal DAYS:
Monday and Thursdays
(We will have rehearsal Monday, Memorial Day evening, but it's OK if you have plans. We can work with the group that is available.)
Rehearsal ENDING TIMES:
*Entire Cast until 9pm (Younger cast members can leave in 8pm range until school is over for the year, or another time arranged with director.)
*9pm - 10pm for Solos/Small Groups
Rehearsal LOCATIONS:
Rehearsals will be split between The Black Box Theater, 22 Foster St., Peabody, MA and Middleton Senior Center/Council on Aging, 38 Maple St., Middleton, MA. (Rehearsals will most likely be more in Middleton than Peabody. This location schedule will evolve as rehearsal begins. Cast members/Parents should feel comfortable traveling to both.)
Conflicts:
If your work prohibits you from arriving at our start time for rehearsals, let Andy know. we are flexible. The same for rehearsals. If you have conflicts (not counting Tech Week which is mandatory) as long as we have them by May 1, we most likely can work around them. Once we begin rehearsals there should be no new conflicts unless there is a family emergency.
POTENTIAL OF CUSTOMIZED SCHEDULE:
If you really want to be in the show but perhaps work nights or can only come once a week for the first month (for example), please let us know your sked, and we will see what we can do.
Tech Week Schedule at Black Box:
(This is when we put together the show by running in order with sound, lights, costumes, props. Mandatory for cast to be there.)
July Tech Week at Black Box:
Sunday, 6 from 4pm - 8:30pm (If you have a conflict due to 4th of July weekend, let us know when you sign up and we can make arrangements. There should be no last minute conflict on this date.)
Monday, 7 from 6pm - 10pm
Tuesday, 8 from 6pm - 10pm
Wednesday, 9 from 6pm - 10:15pm
Thursday, 10 from 6pm - 10:30pm
Cast Call on Show Days:
(Cast call 90 minutes before show. Children under 12 would arrive 60 minutes before show. All arrive in first outfit.)
In between shows, the cast should be back in theater 50 minutes before the start of second show. (Children under 12 need a chaperone in between shows. Cast can eat at the theater and bring in own food, or go out to a neighboring establishment.)
July Show Dates:
Friday, 11 at 7:30pm
Saturday, 12 at 2pm and 7pm
Sunday, 13 at 1pm and 6pm
Cast Clean up / Strike / Cast Party (after clean up):
Mon, July 14 from 5pm - 8pm:
Every cast member or one member of family should come to assist for at least an hour. If unable to, we can arrange to help at another time at our storage unit.
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FINANCIAL INFO:
All funding for our production comes from show fees and ticket sales. A small portion comes from concessions, raffles, ads.
We thank you for participating and helping to support our local theater.
*The show fee averages out to between $2 - $3 an hour to be involved in the show)
*$25 of each show fee is going to help pay for Lynne's plane ticket.
Each Cast Member is responsible for the following:
*For Adults: $125
*For Ages 13 - 17: $150
*For Ages 12 and Under: $200
*Middleton, MA Seniors (over 60): $25
TIMELINE for turning in Show Fee:
$25 upon signing up.
Remainder of Show Fee due May 22, 2025.
10 % off of show fee total, if more than one immediate family member is signing up.
All Show Fees are Non-Refundable.
SELLING 10 TICKETS TO THE SHOW:
Although we don't have an official amount of tickets you have to purchase, we hope that each cast member can bring 10 audience members to the show, since the majority of the audience comes from the cast. (Tickets are non-refundable.)
We THANK YOU for your interest in helping to support NeverlandNEXT Chapter Theatre!
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Ways to Turn in Your Show Fee or make a donation:
1. VENMO: @NeverlandNextChapter
(8832 is last 4 of phone # for verification)
GENERAL PAYMENT LINK:
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/YJ9A3PM6PEKZJ
MAIL A CHECK:
20 East St., Middleton, MA 01949
(Checks made out to Andy Diskes)
CONTACT US:
Email:
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Text: 978 500-8832
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ABOUT Andy Diskes / Neverland Theatre:
Andy has produced musical and non-musical theatrical productions on the North Shore of Boston, many of these years year-round and sometimes 8 - 12 shows per year. This includes directing approx. 10 shows at area schools
As a result Founder/Producer Andy Diskes has produced 270 productions and have worked with over 5,000 local adults, teens and children since 1990.
But he couldn't have done it without the wonderful help and support of many people throughout the years.
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