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Thursday, November 17, 2011

BERGEN COUNTY PLAYERS PRESENTS CHILDREN’S MUSICAL SLEEPING BEAUTY A TWIST ON THE CLASSIC TALE

SLEEPING BEAUTY
By Jim Eiler
Music by Jim Eiler and Jeanne Bargy (Prince Street Players)
Based on the Fairy Tale by Charles Perrault
Directed by Lynne Lupfer

WHEN: November 26 through December 18, , with shows at 8 PM on Fridays and 1 PM and 3:30 PM on Saturdays and Sundays
WHERE:
Little Firehouse Theatre, 298 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell
TICKETS: $13, can be purchased online at www.bcplayers.org, by calling 201.261.4200, or by visiting the box office at 298 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell during regular box office hours.

Prioncess,Trollerina,Fairies0068AThe enchanted story of Sleeping Beauty is brought to life by BCP’s dynamic cast in a playful, interactive musical the whole family will enjoy. The tale involves beautiful Princess Melisande, who is cursed by an evil spell cast upon her by the wicked fairy, Trollarina. Upon pricking her finger on the forbidden spinning wheel she is doomed, but with the help of her loving fairy godmothers, the princess is sent into a deep sleep and can only be awakened by the kiss of a prince. The audience is sure to be left with a smile after experiencing the classic story where love conquers evil—and even the youngest theatergoer will be excited to meet the cast for autographs after the show! (Back Row (L-R): Leslie Cohn, Nancy Rollins, Rosella  DeVincenzo, Edie Orlando; Front Row: Nicole Sartor, Steven Gebhardt)

Lively tunes, wonderful choreography and inventive sets and costumes will have children age 3 through 10 mesmerized for a solid hour. And then following the performance you can take them downstairs to our lounge to meet the cast and get autographs!

Please note that while children under age 3 are welcome, EVERYONE must have a ticket to enter the theatre, and we ask that you be sensitive to the needs of your fellow theatergoers.

Nicole Sartor embodies the role of the kind-hearted Princess Melisande, while her bewitched prince is played by the charming Steven Gebhardt. Both actors are from Park Ridge and will make their BCP debut with this performance. The evil Trollarina, who causes distress in the castle, is played by veteran performer Leslie Cohn of Randolph. The three good fairies that help reverse the evil spell are portrayed by Edie Orlando of Hillsdale, Rosella DeVincenzo of Oradell, and Nancy Rollins of Highland Mills, NY, all of whom have performed in many BCP productions over the years. Ken Douglass of Garfield and Katie Lupfer of Tenafly play the King and Queen, and their loyal herald is brought to life by Rob Kopil of Suffern, NY. Rounding out the cast are the members of the Royal Court, played by Lesley Whyard of Westwood, Elizabeth Scully of Paramus, and Charley Rafferty of Cresskill.

Sleeping Beauty’s Assistant Director is Paul Reitnauer III of Demarest and the show is stage managed by Geri Berhain of Hasbrouck Heights. Cheryl Woertz of Alpine musically directs and Ginny Davenport Tsenebis of River Vale makes the story come to life with choreography. The set for Sleeping Beauty is designed by Michael Smith of Oradell, who also serves as photographer. The intricate costumes are designed by Katie Lupfer. Lighting is designed by Joe Lanteri of Little Ferry and sound is designed by Joe Halajian of Teaneck. Oradell resident Rhea Smith serves as producer, with publicity by Nicole Sartor and program bios by Stephanie Bazzanella of Washington Township.