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Meet Christie...
When Christie Barnes arrives in New York from Kansas her dream is to write thoughtful, meaningful, relevant stories on the people and events who shape our world. Unfortunately, the only job she can get is writing for the New York Beacon, the trashiest tabloid in town. What starts out as a short term assignment transforms into something quite different as Christie is seduced by the bright lights and star power of celebrities, abandoning her principles and goals and embracing the world of the paparazzi, with profound, unforeseen consequences.
The Editorial Team
AL TAPPER
Music & Lyrics
Al Tapper’s musicals have enjoyed notable success. His off-Broadway debut, iMperfect Chemistry, opened at the Minetta Lane Theatre in 2000, followed by the revue From Where I Stand at the Laurie Beechman Theatre (2004). His musical Sessions ran for over 300 performances at the Peter Sharp Theater (Playwrights Horizons) and the Algonquin Theatre. An Evening at the Carlyle also played the Algonquin and was named “Best Show of the Summer” by UPI in 2010. Tapper wrote the music and lyrics for National Pastime, produced at the Keegan Theatre and considered for a Helen Hayes Award. He then created An Unbalanced Mind, On the Right Track, Bettinger’s Luggage, David, and Upside Down. As a producer, Tapper brought to the screen the acclaimed documentary Broadway: The Golden Age, By the Legends Who Were There, which won thirteen Best Film, Documentary, and Audience Awards, as well as Broadway: The Jewish Legacy. His award-winning film This Ordinary Thing chronicles the courageous acts of righteous Gentiles who saved Jews during the Holocaust.
TONY SPORTIELLO
Book
Tony Sportiello is the Artistic Director of AMT. He is also a playwright and producer whose work has been seen all over the country and all over the world. Along with Al Tapper he has written the book for the shows National Pastime, All Aboard, The Paparazzi and Upside Down. His play "Second Chance" was produced in Los Angeles and "Star Power" in London.
NANCY ROBILLARD
Director
Robillard has worked on Broadway, Off-Broadway and in regional theater, with a special focus on developing new work.
Her world premieres include Honor and the River by Anton Dudley, which was hailed by the New York Times as a "stunner", Rosemary and I by Leslie Avayzian, and Slow Dance with a Hot Pickup by John Pielmeier and Matty Selman.
Robillard has an MFA in directing from Illinois State University (home of Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theater). She has taught acting and directing at several colleges is on the faculty of the Dramatists Guild Foundation.
DAVID WOLFSON
Music Director
David Wolfson has served as music director and/or arranger for numerous regional and Off-Broadway productions, including Al Tapper and Tony Sportiello's All Aboard! and National Pastime, and has played in the pits of over twenty-five Broadway shows, including all three productions of Les Miserables. He holds a PhD in music composition from Rutgers University, and is the composer of Fortune’s Children, the world’s first Zoom opera. To hear David’s original music, please visit www.davidwolfsonmusic.net.
KELLI GAUTREAU
Choreographer/
Assistant Director
Tuck Everlasting- White Plains Performing Arts Center- Stage 2 (Choreographer) -Winner of, Broadway World’s “Best Choreography”, (See Me) I’m in Here!- (Director/Choreographer)- REMI award winning short film, In the Heights- FTC (Choreographer), “American Girl- Live in Concert”- 1st National Tour (Associate Director/Associate Choreographer), Greenwood- NYMF (Associate Choreographer), FAME!- 1st National Tour (Associate Choreographer), Mama Mia!- Engeman Theatre, (Assistant Director/Assistant Choreographer)- Love to my family! www.kelligautreau.com
LARA HAYHURST
Casting Director
Lara is an NYC-based actor and casting director who has cast Off-Broadway, National Tours, and numerous regional productions. She also serves as the casting director for Saugatuck Center for the Arts in Michigan. Previously at AMT: David, Upside Down. BFA: Pace University NYC. Thanks to this amazing cast and team, and to YOU for supporting live theater! IG: @larahayhurst
RYAN HOWELL
Scenic Design
New York: Love Life (Encores!), Atalanta (Julliard), Pretty Hunger, Teenage Dick (The Public). Regional: Lights Out :Nat King Cole (The Geffen), Ariodante (Curtis Opera) The Magic Flute (Opera Theatre St. Louis); Ariadne Aux Naxos (Cincinnati Opera), Ain’t Misbehavin’, Altar Boyz (The Cape Playhouse), Little Shop of Horrors (ACT of CT), Sunday in the Park with George (Axelrod); Film/TV: HBO/ Succession - S 3/4, Netflix/ Zero Day - S1 Website: www.ryanmhowell.com / Instagram: @ryanmhowell
CATHY SMALL
Costume Design
Watch this space for all the breaking news on Cathy Small and her history!
JOHN BURKLAND
Lighting Design
Watch this space for all the breaking news on John Burkland and his history!
RYAN MARSH
Sound Design
Ryan Marsh is a sound and lighting designer who’s work spans across theater, concerts, opera, and dance. Originally from San Diego, his designs have been seen on both coasts and internationally. Some favorite designs include: On The Right Track, Bettinger’s Luggage (AMT Theater, Off-Broadway), Peter Pan (McCoy Rigby Entertainment); Tootsie, Escape to Margaritaville, 42nd Street, Cinderella, Into The Woods: In Concert (Moonlight Stage Productions); The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Cloud 9, Bus Riley’s Back In Town (NYU). Ryan received B.A. in Lighting and Sound Design from UCLA and a MFA in Lighting Design from NYU.
KELLI MAGUIRE
Properties Design
KELLI MAGUIRE is thrilled to be back on Off Broadway! Her last endeavor was NATIONAL PASTIME at the Peter Jay Sharp at Playwrights Horizons. Among her favorite roles are Bernadette in POTUS, Sally Bowels in CABARET and Ilona in SHE LOVES ME. Kelli is currently working on a one woman show based on her growing up in a Carnival. She wants to thank all her friends at AMT and would like to dedicate her performance to her greatest accomplishment yet - son, Tobias.
ANNIE BELLER
Production Stage Manager
Annie Beller is a stage manager and photographer based in NYC. She is thrilled to join The Paparazzi! Off-Broadway: Diversion (The Barrow Group) Lost and Found, Life and Trust (Emursive Productions), Chasing Happy (Pulse Ensemble Theatre). Annie wants to thank her family, and partner Katie for all the love and support.
MICHAEL J. REILLY
Assistant Stage Manager
TAMARA FLANNAGAN
Production Manager
SHARON OSOWSKI
General Manager
Watch this space for all the breaking news on Michael J. Reilly and his history!
Tamara Flannagan - Has performed many roles both on and off stage. She received her BFA in Technical Theatre from Florida Atlantic University, where she spent her days building sets, and her nights acting. She studied with Zoe Caldwell and later moved to NY, offered a full scholarship to study acting at the Circle In The Square Theatre Conservatory. She’s a founding member of The A-Train plays, conceived and performed in 24 hours. Behind the curtain, Tamara has worked on and off Broadway. This will be her 6th turn as Production Manager for AMT. She is married to director, Steven Ditmyer, of MeisnerInternational.com and they have two wonderful boys, Callan and Jace
Sharon is happy to be teaming up with Tony and Al once again. Their previous managing partnerships have included Algonquin Theatre Productions where she managed, along with her partner, Joan Pelzer, shows such as LOL and the musical, Sessions. Prior to that she co-founded Liquid Productions and produced several off-off Broadway shows such as RSVP, It’s A Girl Thing and The Lunch. She was also co-founder of the YOLO Theatre Company where she produced and performed in Trust, Age of Pie and An Evening of Georges Feydeau One-Acts. While living in Indiana, Sharon co-managed the Round Barn Theater in Nappanee, where she produced and performed in musical reviews featuring the music of Hoagy Carmichal and Cole Porter, a year round production of Plain and Fancy by Joseph Stein & Albert Hague and various children’s shows.
JOAN PELZER
Marketing Director
Marketing Director, Producer and Board Member for AMT Theater. Executive Producer and Co-Host of radio show The Arthur Power Hour on AM970. Conducted marketing and production workshops and training for professional Moroccan theater troupes, producers, and students throughout Morocco and in NYC with the U.S. Embassy and American Voices.
PETE DORTON
Press Rep/House Manager
Pete Dorton is an award-winning actor, producer, director and writer based in New York City. He produces the Annual AMT International Film Festival. Pete recently directed the Off Broadway show Invisible Fish starring Kelli McGuire at AMT. He has three features out right now on streaming - In Fidelity, Bobcat Moretti and Werewolf Game. He also has five shorts currently on the festival circuit, including his latest The Entertainer starring Lance Roberts and André De Shields.
ZOË REEVE
Web Design/Assistant Production Manager
Zoë Reeve is a multi-disciplinary artist focusing on the body’s interpretation of history and health in relation to sites. Her themes include heritage, women’s health and notions of belonging. Zoë is trained in ballet, physical theater, Korean Traditional dance, Development & Fundraising, and museum exhibition design. She has a BA in Drama and an MA in Choreography. Most Recently she choreographed Invisible Fish at AMT Theater featuring Kelli Maguire.
STEVEN FINE
A1
After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in 2019, Steven has worked a variety of Off-Broadway shows, making a wide range of sounds across the city. Recent shows worked on include “Here There are Blueberries” at New York Theatre Workshop, “Upside down” at AMT, and “Murdoch: The Final Interview” at theater 555.
ADRIAN MELLOWES
Wardrobe Supervisor
Adrian "Ria" Mellowes has loved the backstage technical theatre world since they were young, and is incredibly grateful to be the wardrobe supervisor for this production. They are an alumni of the Roundabout Theatrical Workforce Development Program, and has worked in several theaters across the city and Upstate NY. *Follow my instagram! @pomegrianate*
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Wardrobe Assistant
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The Reporters
EMILY BACINO ALTHAUS
Haley
Emily Bacino Althaus is thrilled to be joining the company of The Paparazzi in her Off-Broadway debut! Regional: Kinky Boots (Riverside Theatre), Legally Blonde (John W. Engeman Theatre), Mamma Mia!, 9 to 5, Clue (The Little Theatre on the Square). Millikin University Musical Theatre Alum. Many thanks to Lara Hayhurst, Sharp Studios, and Brian at Hells Kitchen Agency. For the world’s best mom, always! www.emilybacinoalthaus.com @emilybacino
WILLIAM WARREN CARVER
Onstage Sing, u/s Carlo, Wally, Knight
Nashville native, William Warren Carver is overjoyed to be making his Off Broadway debut in “The Paparazzi!” He’s excited to tackle fine art of swinging for the first time, and delighted to be doing so in his favorite city. Credits include: the national tours of “An Officer and a Gentleman” and “My Fair Lady”, vocalist on Norwegian Cruise Line Rep. Firestarter Entertainment
IG: @williamwcarver18
PJ CIRINO
Walter Winchell
PJ is thrilled to make his Off-Broadway debut. He has performed in many theatres in the Tri-State area. He most recently appeared in Jekyll and Hyde at the White Plains Performing Arts Center and Waitress at the Engeman Theatre. He can be heard on Apple Podcasts in Easy Money with Sebastian Maniscalco. PJ appears on TV in George: Rise of A Revolutionary narrated by Kelsey Grammer. Love to Sal.
@pjcacts
JAKE EVANS
Mike
Off-Broadway, AMT, and NYC debut! Recent credits include: A Christmas Story (u/s Old Man, RPS), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Gerry, CSTC), Hairspray (Corny Collins, CSTC), Grease (Roger, RCCL), Saturday Night Fever (Double J, RCCL), The Rocky Horror Show (Brad, Millbrook Playhouse), and Peter and the Starcatcher (Ted, Pioneer Theatre Company). Huge thank you to AMT, the team, and his endlessly supportive parents. BA, PSU. Instagram: @jake_p_evans
GABI GARCIA
Onstage Swing, u/s Christie, Betty, Amanda
Gabi Garcia is thrilled to be making her AMT debut! Recent credits include Lily St. Regis in Annie (The Argyle Theatre) and Stormy Daniels in Five: The Parody Musical (Off-Broadway). A proud NYU Tisch graduate, Gabi hails from sunny Los Angeles and now calls NYC home. She’s so grateful to be sharing the stage with this incredible cast and team. Just like every show before, this one’s for Mom and Dad. Endless thanks to her agent, Kara, and FSE!
Instagram: @GabiGNYC
ALEX HERRERA
Carlo, Wally, u/s Matthew
Alex Herrera is thrilled to be making his AMT debut! Some Notable credits include; NYC Off-Broadway: Tomorrow We Love
(Tank Theatre) Pride House (World Premiere), Imbible Day Drinking (New World Stages), NYC:
Broadway in Bryant Park; National Tours: Fiddler on the Roof, All Shook Up; Regional:
Waitress (SCA), Jersey Boys (Dodgers), Matilda (Engeman Theater), Light in the Piazza
(Fabrizio), Godspell (Jesus), Guys and Dolls (Benny Southstreet), Little Women (John), Aladdin the Musical (Aladdin); Much love to cast,
crew, his family and friends for their endless love and support. Check out him out on “Andy’s
Workshop” as Andy!@AndysWorkshopSongs
SYDNEY KAMEL
Amanda, Ens, u/s Christie & Haley
JULIA MEADOWS
Betty
AUSTIN MIRSOLTANI
Matthew / Ricky Knight
Sydney is a Colorado-Raised performer and writer. With a BFA in Musical Theater from Syracuse University and training from Shakespeare's Globe Theater in London, Sydney never gets tired of living a life immersed in art. Recently, Sydney could have been seen seen Off-Broadway, in various regional theaters, and working on an upcoming feature film. (Learn more on her website sydneykamel.com or through her instagram @sydneykamel)! She hopes to use whatever stage she is on to uplift the importance of Love and Kindness. Go do what makes you happy, love others, and be kind to yourself.
Off-Broadway debut! New York: Sweeney Todd (Miles Sternfeld), Virginia and the Time Machine (Flea Theater), Infernal: A Rock Musical, and Robert Ashley’s DUST. Regional: Lend Me a Soprano (Shadowland Stages) and Phantom of the Opera. Screen: “Gossip Girl” (Max) and “Bruh.mp4” (Amazon). Julia has sung at Symphony Space, The Kennedy Center, and Juilliard’s Paul Hall. Thanks to Penny, Jordan, Lara, Mom, Dad, Annie, Thomas, TSAS, and Kingsley. JuliaMeadowsActor.com
Alex Herrera is thrilled to be making his AMT debut! Some Notable credits include; NYC Off-Broadway: Tomorrow We Love (Tank Theatre) Pride House (World Premiere), Imbible Day Drinking (New World Stages), NYC:
Broadway in Bryant Park; National Tours: Fiddler on the Roof, All Shook Up; Regional:
Waitress (SCA), Jersey Boys (Dodgers), Matilda (Engeman Theater), Light in the Piazza
(Fabrizio), Godspell (Jesus), Guys and Dolls (Benny Southstreet), Little Women (John), Aladdin the Musical (Aladdin); Much love to cast, crew, his family and friends for their endless love and support. Check out him out on “Andy’s Workshop” as Andy!@AndysWorkshopSongs
BROGAN NELSON
Christie
Brogan Nelson is a graduate of The Boston Conservatory. Her recent professional productions include Rent at NSMT (Ensemble), Upside Down at AMT Theater (Tammy), Laughs in Spanish at Speakeasy Stage Company (Jenny), Escape to Margaritaville at PBT (Rachel), and The SpongeBob Musical at Mansfield Entertainment (SpongeBob). Brogan would like to thank her mom and brother for the endless support, and would like to dedicate this performance to her dad and to Mr. (Paul) Aikins.
DAN OLSON
Tom
Dan Olson is thrilled to join AMT and The Paparazzi Team! Recently returning to NYC following a three-year engagement at Oregon Cabaret Theatre, Dan appears in a supporting role in Horsegirls, premiering at Tribeca 2025, and stars in What Happened in Skinner, named Best Independent Podcast at the 2025 Ambies. Upcoming projects include indie film Creep It Reel and podcast Preggo My Lesbo. Love to Caitlin Rose. IG @DanOl5on
JACK RASMUSSEN
Jimmy, u/s Tom & Mike
Jack Rasmussen grew up west of Chicago before attending NYU Tisch, receiving a B.F.A. in Theater. Select credits include: Pretty Woman (National Tour), Almost Famous (A.C.T. of CT), Waitress (The Cape Playhouse). Jack is excited to be a part of The Paparazzi and wants to give an enormous thanks to the team! As always, big love to The Rents, Bammers, Burny, and T. IG: @Jackrazzy
The Music Correspondents
DAVID WOLFSON
Keyboard
David Wolfson has served as music director and/or arranger for numerous regional and Off-Broadway productions, including Al Tapper and Tony Sportiello's All Aboard! and National Pastime, and has played in the pits of over twenty-five Broadway shows, including all three productions of Les Miserables. He holds a PhD in music composition from Rutgers University, and is the composer of Fortune’s Children, the world’s first Zoom opera. To hear David’s original music, please visit www.davidwolfsonmusic.net.
GREG LANDES
Drums
Percussionist, Drummer, Educator, Composer, Arranger. Gregory is always grateful to be able to collaborate with the amazing team at AMT. For the past 30+ years Gregory has performed as a drummer or percussionist for over 50 Broadway and Off- Broadway productions, working with such theatre icons as Stephen Sondheim, Susan Stroman, Julie Andrews, and John Kander. Gregory also works extensively in the classical and chamber music field and is a passionate teacher and mentor. Fulfilling another love in his life, animals, Gregory is pursuing his Associate of Science degree as a veterinary technician and works full time in an ER at a major NJ animal hospital.
KEN RIZZO
Bass
Ken Rizzo (Bass) A veteran a musical theater, Ken is delighted to once again be playing the music of Al Tapper. Previous collaborations include National Pastime, An Unbalanced Mind, and Upside Down. He has also been an orchestra member for many hit Broadway shows including: The Producers, Memphis, Pretty Woman and many others. One of those others with Jersey Boys, for which he played during the entire 16 year Broadway/Off-Broadway run. Ken has BS & MA degrees in music from CUNY. He thanks his wife Laura and daughter Elena for their love and support.
