Encore Players Productions, Llc

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Congratulations to the cast of

HOMEROOM

Book and lyrics by - Andrea Green & Selma Tolins-Kaufman

Music by - Andrea Green

~ Synopsis ~

Matters of importance to contemporary teen-agers in school are explored in HOMEROOM. The show begins with Jeff, expressing the belief that the kids in his homeroom have nothing in common except for their last name starting with the letter “V”. Fifteen songs later, Jeff is more aware of the similarities than the differences. The teens come together to share their feelings regarding relationships, academic success and failure and the significance of secrets, lies, loss and lockers. Their individual stories weave together a musical that addresses themes of understanding, acceptance, independence and responsibility.

HOMEROOM is a microcosm of life!

Your Production Team

Director and Choreographer

Shayna Garlisi
A well known and respected choreography, Shayna most recently choreographed Annie, Jr., The Wizard of Oz, Aladdin and Frog and Toad. Prior, she has choreographed a variety of shows for several local organizations including Footloose, Cats, Aristocats Kids, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Beauty and the Beast, Grease and Bye, Bye Birdie. A 2003 graduate of Elmira College, Shayna received her degree in education with a minor in dance. While at Elmira, she served as Danceline’s Vice President and was a choreographer for a local dance studio, receiving recognition for her competition choreography as well as a hip hop scholarship. Shayna is currently the Assistant Director at West Concord Dance Academy where she has been both an instructor and a student for 20 years. She is an active member of The Dance Teachers Club of Boston. Shayna is a Special Education instructor in the Weston Public schools and working towards her Masters Degree in Education.

Music Director

Laryssa Doohovskoy

An accomplished soloist, Laryssa Doohovskoy has performed numerous recitals both in the United States and Abroad. She has performed in several operas and operettas. In 2003, Laryssa performed as the alto soloist in Vivaldi’s Gloria with the choir of the Church by the Sea in Bal Harbour, FL, a performance broadcast worldwide on Direct TV. She has also performed chamber works on several occasions with members of the New World Symphony.

A long time resident of the Northeast, she earned her undergraduate degree from New England Conservatory (BM, Vocal Performance). She continued her studies in South Florida earning a graduate degree from the University of Miami (MM, Vocal Performance). While at UM Laryssa was awarded a Teaching Assistantship and the Provost Scholarship for study in Salzburg, Austria.

Currently Laryssa is an active freelance musician and runs a thriving private voice studio in Acton. She is a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS).

Assistant Choreographer

Gina Flaherty

Gina is a Certified Zumba Dance and Fitness Instructor as well as teacher and choreographer. Gina began her formal training in 1975 and has since taught classes in many styles of dance including hip hop, salsa, lyrical, and ballet. In recent years, she has enjoyed lending her talents to local musical theatre groups while choreographing shows such as 13 The Musical, Into the Woods, Aladdin, Leader of the Pack, Footloose, and Cats. Gina enjoys teaching and sharing her love of dance and fitness.

Producers

Carol Bradley
Managing Partner. Carol spent 20 years in the advertising agency business in both Boston and New York City in a variety of roles from management to new business development. She worked in small boutique sized agencies working with talented young creatives to design and create collateral, corporate identity and print ad campaigns. Carol’s foray into theatre is from an administrative and organizational standpoint. Her own daughters’ enjoyment with dancing led her to this opportunity to work within an energetically charged environment where she can help channel singing, dancing and speaking on stage into a fun learning experience. A graduate of Syracuse University, Carol has produced many shows including 13 The Musical, Annie, Cinderella, Aladdin, Footloose, Into the Woods, Aristocats, Cats, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Grease, and Beauty and the Beast.

Carolyn Nicholson
Managing Partner. Carolyn has a BS in Education from Auburn University. Most of her career has been in Sales and Marketing beginning with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company where she was the Director of Business Travel and Director of Training and Quality Management. Carolyn is active in the community volunteering with the schools, church and town sponsored programs. Most recently, Carolyn has produced many shows including 13 The Musical, Annie, Cinderella, Aladdin, Footloose, Into the Woods, Cats, Aristocats, Beauty and the Beast, and Thoroughly Modern Millie, Seussical and Alice In Wonderland. She has a background in Choral music and Dance.