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GREASE

Role: Roger

Production Info: July 11-21, 1996 @ Mac-Haydn Theatre
Director/Choreographer: Dennis Edenfield
Musical Director: Kep Kaeppeler

This production of Grease was my first — who knew that I'd eventually play almost every male role in the show? The whole cast had a blast with this production. By this point in the Mac season, we were all good friends, and I really think that camaraderie showed in our performances. Playing Roger was a surprise to me (the role is usually played by a larger actor), but it worked out great . . . a “string bean” like me next to a “pleasantly plump” Jan. We looked like a vaudeville couple right from the get-go! It wasn't the most lavish production of Grease, but it had a lot of heart. And I think the audiences really enjoyed watching US enjoy ourselves!

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Those Magic Changes: Doody (Jason Wooten) strums his guitar for Frenchy (Melissa Giattino) and the gang.

Greased Lightnin’;: Kenickie (Colin Liander) struts his stuff with Sonny (Matthew Mazzaroppi), Danny (Tony Hastings), Doody (Jason Wooten) and Roger (me).

Mooning: Roger (you-know-who) and Jan (Sasha Motalygo) as the kooky couple.

Beauty School Dropout: Teen Angel (Julius John) belts it out for Frenchy (Melissa Giattino) and the girls.

The Pink Ladies: BAD Sandy (Andrea Patterson) strikes a pose with Jan (Sasha Motalygo), Frenchy (Melissa Giattino), Marty (Rebecca A. Herron) and Rizzo (Lisa Hookailo).


GREASE Role: Roger Production Info: July 11-21, 1996 @ Mac-Haydn Theatre Director/Choreographer: Dennis Edenfield Musical Director: Kep Kaeppeler
This production of *Grease* was my first — who knew that I'd eventually play almost every male role in the show? The whole cast had a blast with this production. By this point in the Mac season, we were all good friends, and I really think that camaraderie showed in our performances. Playing Roger was a surprise to me (the role is usually played by a larger actor), but it worked out great . . . a “string bean” like me next to a “pleasantly plump” Jan. We looked like a vaudeville couple right from the get-go! It wasn't the most lavish production of Grease, but it had a lot of heart. And I think the audiences really enjoyed watching US enjoy ourselves! Click on this link to read more information about the Mac-Haydn Theatre.
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