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A Virtual Celebration of Broadway Training Center! Honoring David Lovett — Designer, Mentor & Friend Broadway Training Center of Westchester www.BroadwayTraining.com January 9, 2021 Directed by Fiona Santos and Jason Brantman Music Director - Fiona Santos Choreographer - Sarah Hicks Costume and Prop Designer - Fiona Santos

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Broadway Training Center of Westchester, Inc. Artistic Directors: Fiona Santos and Jason Brantman Managing Director: Heather LoSchiavo Administrator: Lauren Extrom

BTC gratefully acknowledges the following donors whose generous gifts were received during this school year from September 1, 2020 - January 7, 2021: Matthew Albert Judith Flamm Clark and Pru Montgomery Greg Allen Fondiller Family Taylor Montgomery Julia Moore Amazon Smile Ryan Frame Moore Family Amster Rothstein & Ebenstein LLP Kevin R. Free Django Morrison Patricia Gabriele Muskin Family Madeline & Stephen Anbinder Galván / Vassalo Family Nathenson Family Helen and Paul Anbinder Amie Getis Joan Nimmo Anonymous Gonzalez / Leon Family Tal Aviezer Pascoe Family Gorn / Joseph Family Julie Reinemo Banino Family Bonnie Grande Caroline Baron Richardson Family Green / Rosin family Stanley Richer Robert Baron Greenspan / Angeline Family Lucy Richer Alvin & Gloria Baron Jonathan Riss Yuval Grill Baron Family Barbara and Herbert Gstalder Janet Roseff Lane Cheryl Bass Barbara Rosin Barbara Bonomo Maureen Hagan Margaret Rubin Concetta Bosco Hardesty/Ferraro Family Robert Ruley Bosco / Ormond Family Haydock/Smith/Morris Family Bosco Johnn and Co, CPA, P.C. Catherine Ruley Condon Tracey Boyd Johnn Family Patricia Ryan Mrs. Barbara Brantman Lynn Joseph Lisa Sacks Jason Brantman and Fiona Santos Kahan Family Brown Family Karthikeyan / Juthani Family Andrea Saposnik Burg Family Meredith & Eric Kropp Scharf / Levine Family Labriola / Stefano Family Mary Carroll Cannon Ruth & Ernie Schlenger Ceccatti / Tassini Family La Cruz / D'Ascoli Family Schoenberg / O'Malley Family Robin Larkins Abby Church Schoenfeld Family Clark Family Le Breton Family Sledge Family Edie Cohn Elliot and Susan Lesser Ann Smith Cindy Collins Sneider Family Doug Collins Lin / Chen Family Snyder Family Richard Conley Amy Listerman-Ramsey Marcia Stiles Aagun Connell Ellen Crane Jenna Lowry James & Karen Timko Wendy Zimmermann/Steve Cutler Lowry / Ng Family Verba-Beaudoin Family Phillip Cutrone Luke / Malarkar Family DiMona Family Maass / Suhocki Family Karen Wasserman Macedo Family John and Miriam Wazeter Dirksen Family Rachael Maglienti Dring / Gstalder Family Ida Welsh Michael Manzi Ehrenreich Family Westchester IDA Grant Emanuel Family Manzi Family Williams Family Epoch Investment Partners Marciano /Button family Yarnold / Smith Family Farberman / Riley Family McCann Family Joseph Zeolla Ellen Flaks Maura McDonald Arnold Zinman Alexandra Merrill-Lovett Zuba Family Michael Mincieli Mark Zweibon Dina & Paul Monte Broadway Training Center of Westchester is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. We deeply appreciate your tax-deductible contributions. Please check with your employer, who may match your contribution. You may designate your gift to be used for Scholarships, Capital Improvements, or general BTC programs.

Visionaries ($15,000+): Barnard Family Champions ($10,000-$14,999): Mrs. Barbara Brantman Producers ($5,000-$9,999): Baron Family Moore Family Schoenfeld Family Benefactors ($2,500-$4,999): Bosco / Ormond Family Ceccatti / Tassini Family Emanuel Family Clark and Pru Montgomery Ed and Norma Sacks Patrons ($1,000-$2,499): Amster Rothstein & Ebenstein LLP La Cruz / D'Ascoli Family Bosco Johnn and Company, CPA, P.C. Schoenberg / O'Malley Family DiMona Family Sledge Family Greenfield Plumbing & Heating Mark Zweibon Johnn Family Friends ($500-$999): Caroline Baron Haydock / Smith / Morris Family VIP Supporters ($200-$499): Matthew Albert Karthikeyan / Juthani Family Madeline & Stephen Anbinder Elliot and Susan Lesser Brown Family Lin / Chen Family Doug Collins Amy Listerman-Ramsey Wendy Zimmermann & Steve Cutler Lowry / Ng Family Dring / Gstalder Family Manzi Family Fondiller Family Richardson Family Kevin R. Free Lucy Richer Gorn / Joseph Family Lisa Sacks Green / Rosin Family Snyder Family Barbara and Herbert Gstalder Ida Welsh Kahan Family Yarnold / Smith Family

Congratulations and thanks to David Lovett, Jason & Fiona, the gala committee, alumni show cast, crew and production team, and all the BTC alumni, students, families and faculty for creating in our community A Place Called Home! Susan, Steve and Roxy Schoenfeld

When the curtain came crashing down on the world as we knew it back in March, BTC did what any consummate Tap Dancer would do. Improvise and Pivot! You did a few \"pull backs,\" \"heel digs,\" and then paused a few beats while you struck a pose. By the fall you were \"shuffling\" across the backyard, building to \" Triple Traveling Time Steps\" as you took us back to OZ! What a performance! Take a bow! With love and gratitude for your unwavering commitment to our students and community! Richard, Marie and Marianna Ceccatti

Congratulations to David Lovett, BTC and the cast and crew of the Alumni Show You continue to enrich our community with your wonderful work! Keep making magic! The BTC Board of Directors Tracy Baron Dave Fondiller Steve Schoenfeld Susan Schoenfeld Theresa (“Terry”) Smith Marie Tassini-Ceccatti David Yarnold

Congratulations to David Lovett on being a true treasure! Stay safe and well, dear BTC family. Love, the Schmeidler-Urys Thank you to everyone Dear David- in the BTC community Thank you for illuminating our art in all ways! You are a dear friend and incredible for their dedication, artist. We feel so lucky to continue to be love, and support. inspired by your passion for all things dance and theater. Who else could we Love, trust enough to just say \"Do whatever Evie B.-A. you want!\"? We celebrate you alongside your BTC community! With love and gratitude- Your DiMauro Dance Family To the cast and crew! Congratulations for virtually making BTC A Place Called Home! From the Smith/Haydock/Morris families (including Nicholas Morris, BTC's newest family member)

You're Home! And there's no place like BTC! We're so grateful for all you do. Thank you! Clark and Pru Montgomery

Anna and Yarnold, Since you formed your brotherly bond in the laundry of Millie, you were meant to share each moment. And we love sharing the moments with you. Congratulations on your stellar transition from stage to video. Much love to the BTC family. The Fondillers and Smith-Yarnolds BTC, congratulations on your 29th anniversary and thank you for being an example of resiliency, creativity, and hard work! The La Cruz D’Ascoli family

Paying tribute to David Lovett is an impossible task, as words will forever fail to adequately convey the magnitude of his exceptional character and kindness. David is in a class all his own; a rare artist equip with indelible control over his craft, an acute understanding of the world around him and how they mingle. The combination, mixed with David’s unrelenting work ethic, make for a designer with rare insight into the depths of human emotion. Watching David work — structure his light and color, refine his shadows, witness the exact control he exhibits when structuring a scene — was one of life’s most unbelievable blessings, a gift I cherish greatly and reference often, as his work and the conversations we shared while he was working immeasurably informed my own craft and artistry. Working with David is a stunning experience. I would not be a photographer if not for him. Beyond his artistry, David Lovett is one of the kindest and smartest people I have ever met. The man is a wealth of knowledge with a wealth of experience and his mind is like the ocean; puzzling in the sheer magnitude of its magic and mystery. You always want to dive deeper, keep talking and exploring, but alas “time for tea” only lasts so long while working. In my most troubling days, when school was a mess and my friendships were minimal, David provided — like BTC as a whole — a sanctuary of kindness, grace, and mentorship, which helped give me place and purpose in a time when it was dearly needed. I am forever indebted to him. Today, I am beyond proud to call David Lovett a dear friend, and tonight I wish him nothing but joy. I cannot think of anyone more deserving of tribute than he. Love ya, David! Cheers to you! Forever with a grateful heart, George

oh guide them then step away Children will glisten Happy 29 Years, BTC! The DiMona Family Thank You, to all involved in making this Gala the fabulous event that it is. Thank you, to all who make BTC the wonderful, warm, safe, HAPPY place for our children and for helping them to begin to realize their potential. Thank you, to Jason & Fiona, the teaching staff, the office staff, the production staff, and our Board of Directors. A special thanks to David Lovett, who has meant so much to BTC for so many years. I hope the cast and crew enjoy themselves this evening. I know I will. Mark Zweibon

Congratulations to David Lovett. Thank you for making the creative vision of BTC come alive! Kudos to the whole BTC team on responding to the challenges that 2020 brought your way! With love, The Baron Family

Cheers ❤️ Bob, Meg, Madeleine, Charlotte and Daisy Bear Bosco’s Family Wishes the BTC Family a Bright and Healthy 2021. Best of Luck to all. We hope to see you in person soon!

BTC FOREVER HOME IN OUR HEARTS Congratulations and best wishes to David Lovett for his extraordinary talent and dedication to BTC - past, present and future! Congratulations also to Jason, Fiona, and all the remarkable people at BTC who make every production truly magical. Let’s Go On With The Show! Barbara Brantman

We are so grateful to the BTC family for making 2020 a little less difficult and a little more fun! We look forward to many more years to come! The Farberman Family Happy New Year BTC. Farewell to a very challenging 2020. BTC will always remain near and dear to our hearts. The McWalters Family

It is with great joy that we welcome the newest member of the BTC family, William Castle Barnard Lawson, born Saturday, 12/12/2020 son of Samantha and Nicholas. Due to this happy event, Samantha will not be performing in tonight's gala. Mom and baby are doing well, and we are all overjoyed! Grandma Sarah Barnard and Grandpa Andy Barnard

Congratulations to BTC and to our extremely talented and beloved David Lovett! Through your extraordinary dedication and creative genius you have kept the magic flowing against all odds! (We’re still talking about the witch melt!) Gratefully, The Moore Family

Saluting Lord Lovett and the estimable BTC team on this grand occasion Lady Lovett

Best wishes to everyone at Broadway Training Center Susan and Elliot Lesser

BTC & the Gala Benefit Committee would like to thank the following generous supporters for their donations to fill our VIP Packages! Wine: Gerard Marciano and Christine Button BTC (Brownie Toffee Coffee) Limited Edition Ice Cream: Penny Lick Ice Cream Homemade Baked Goods: Marianna Ceccatti

RiverArts is delighted to honor David Lovett. He brings mastery and artistry and joy to his work, and we are the richer for it. Thank you, David, for being part of our lives. Doug Coe Artistic Director, RiverArts

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A Place Called Home Cast (in alphabetical order) Becca Baron (‘19) Jenna Ng Lowry (‘13) Melanie Burg (‘07) Michael Manzi (‘16) Marianna Ceccatti (‘17) Ali McWalters (‘16) Anna Fondiller (‘15) Julia Moore (‘17) Jennie Gorn (‘18) Maddy Murphy (‘15) Kobe Gorn (‘15) Caroline Richardson (‘20) Riley B. Greenspan (‘16) Noah Wynn (‘12) Maya Lopez (‘16) Nicole Yarnold (‘14) Special Appearance by: GoJo Clan Productions Members of the Broadway Training Center Ensembles Members of the Voice & Music class, and Vocal Performance Cabaret Members of the Adult classes Special thanks to all those who participated in the I love BTC campaign, and our special guests

A Place Called Home Musicians Piano: Fiona Santos Guitar: Michael Manzi A Place Called Home Video Editors Jason Brantman, Anna Fondiller (‘15), GoJo Clan, Riley B. Greenspan (‘16), Sarah Hicks, Maya Lopez (‘16), Heather LoSchiavo, Ali McWalters (‘16), Liz (Haydock) Morris (‘99), Maddy Murphy (‘15), Fiona Santos, Noah Wynn (‘12) Video closed captioning: Maya Lopez (‘16) A Place Called Home production team wishes to thank: The Gala committee and volunteers, who worked tirelessly to make this event possible Carly Jezik, ASL Coach Julia Unger, Invitation Designer Susan Schoenfeld, Program Designer Lauren Extrom, our Administrator Heather LoSchiavo, our Managing Director The BTC Board of Directors Our Amazing Instructors at BTC

A Place Called Home Cast Queens, and big fan of her dog, Ruby. Becca Baron (‘19) is 19 years old and a sopho- Michael Manzi (’16) is an American singer- more double major in Feminist, Gender and songwriter and indie-rock artist from Ardsley, Sexuality Studies and Education Studies at NY. He graduated from BTC in 2016 and has Wesleyan University. She stays connected to since graduated from the NYU Gallatin School her BTC roots in a long form improv group, Gag of Individualized Studies. Michael sends his Reflex, and a capella group, The Mazel Tones. love to everyone in the BTC family! Melanie Burg (‘07) has performed all over the Ali McWalters (‘16): During quarantine Ali has US, in regional productions & national tours. been working on various projects: writing inde- She has sung at concert venues all over NY pendently, editing videos for different compa- (her personal fav--Radio City, with Kelly Clark- nies, and even co-created a mini web-series son). BFA MT- Pace U. Love & good vibes to all with fellow alum Maddy Murphy, “Quarantined: for this new year! Real Life Edition”, which is found on YouTube! Marianna Ceccatti (‘17) is a senior musical Julia Moore (‘17) is a senior at Brown Universi- theatre major at Catholic University. 1st profes- ty. Recent credits at Brown include Into the sional show: Head Over Heels (Swing). College: Woods (Little Red), Pippin (Fastrada) and Circle Addams Family (Feat. Dancer/ Morticia US), Mirror Transformation (Theresa). She sends Legally Blonde (Feat. Dancer). Thanks to her love to her BTC family! family for their unwavering love and support! Maddy Murphy (‘15) is currently an LA-based Anna Fondiller (‘15) did over 22 BTC shows. actor. This year, she created a web series with She graduated from Barnard College '19 and Ali, recorded an audiobook, and was cast in an now works at a talent manager's office. She’s a upcoming series, “Godlike Gaming.” Thank you member of The Current, a semi-professional a to BTC for all the support and for the roommate! cappella group where she heads social media, & runs a Depop shop selling vintage clothing! Caroline Richardson (‘20) is a freshman at UMASS Amherst, currently pursuing theater & Jennie Gorn (‘18) (she/they) is a junior at Bos- legal studies. She spent the fall semester study- ton University studying lots of different things ing remotely and working on The Wizard of Oz because they literally cannot make up their at BTC, but she is excited to finally be heading mind. They’re ecstatic to be performing again to campus in February. for BTC and would like to thank everyone in- volved in making that happen! Noah Wynn (‘12) started at BTC in 2007 and is happy to be in his 29th production here. He Kobe Gorn (‘15): \"Oh, you think quarantine is earned his BA in Theatre Arts in 2017 and has now normal. But you merely adopted the isola- spent the past two and a half years working with tion; I was born in it, molded by it. I didn't see students with autism and developmental disabil- social interaction until I was already a man, by ities. then it was nothing to me but EXHAUSTING!\" Nicole Yarnold (‘14) just moved to San Diego, Maya Lopez (‘16) is so happy to be back with California, and is excited to start a new chapter the BTC fam again! She is a recent NYU Stein- as the Associate Director, External Relations for hardt graduate with a major in Educational the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in Janu- Theatre and American Sign Language. Thank ary. Much love to the BTC family! you all for supporting young artists and arts institutions! Production Team Jenna Ng Lowry (‘13) is thrilled to be back Lauren Extrom (she/her/hers) is the Theatre home at BTC this year! Along with being a life- Administrator at BTC. When not performing long BTC kid, she is a stage manager, Muhlen- admin duties, Lauren spends her time creating, berg College alum, proud resident of Astoria, performing, and teaching art through song,

dance, poetry, visual arts, and theatre. She also ceremonies, working with such legends as Phil practices yoga and meditation, and aims to Collins, Aretha Franklin, Art Garfunkel, Carole bring love, kindness, and healing into all as- King, Idina Menzel, Leslie Odom Jr, Ben Platt, pects of her work in the arts. Lauren is so grate- Diana Ross, and James Taylor. In their free ful to be a part of the BTC community! time, they foster kittens and direct Rock Con- Riley B. Greenspan (‘16) is immensely thrilled certs around the world. Jason and Fiona extend to be part of this virtual gala! At BTC he was AD deep gratitude to the talented cast, crew, de- for Curtains!, Spamalot, Big Fish & Urinetown. signers, and orchestra for their amazing collabo- He’s a 2020 graduate of Binghamton University! ration, and they thank the actors' families for Riley studied Film and Italian, and works as a their marvelous support. teachers’ assistant in Manhattan. Sarah Hicks is very excited to be at BTC. She BTC’s New Student has been dancing, acting, and singing since age Referral Program 5. Sarah has been lucky enough to share the stage with Patti LuPone (and fellow faculty The best compliment you can member, John Scacchetti) in the 2008 Broad- pay us is to mention BTC way revival of Gypsy directed by Arthur Lau- to your friends. rents. She's also performed all over the US & Canada in productions of White Christmas, 42nd Street, Chicago, Cabaret, and more. Carly Jezik is thrilled to be working with BTC as a part of her return to theater after a long hiatus. She graduated with an MSED in Deaf Education from Hunter College and currently works as a Teacher of the Deaf at St. Joseph's School for the Deaf in the Bronx. Heather LoSchiavo loves her BTC Family! Refer a new student to BTC! Many of her students are working professionals on Broadway, National Tours, Series, and Major After the new student’s Motion Pictures. As a performer she is a long- enrollment is completed time member of SAG/AFTRA having worked all (see referral guidelines), over the country and abroad. Heather also holds you will receive one private prestigious acting faculty positions at The training session with your choice Neighborhood Playhouse and PPAS in NYC. www.HeatherLoSchiavo.com Liz (Haydock) Morris (‘99) is thrilled to be join- of Jason, Fiona or Heather. ing the BTC creative team once again. This time as an editor! BTC holds a special place in her Contact us for details. heart. It is still a place she calls home after all these years. 914-478-7065 Fiona Santos and Jason Brantman are the [email protected] Artistic Directors of BTC. They have directed www.broadwaytraining.com and taught at many prestigious institutions from the elementary to the university level, including NYU, Cornell, Long Lake Camp, TADA!, and Walt Disney World. Since 2000, they have been on the directing team for the US Open Tennis

Broadway Training Center announces the Spring Senior Ensemble Show Tuck Everlasting is the new Broadway musical based upon the American children's novel Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt. Music by Chris Miller, Lyrics by Nathan Tysen, Book by Claudia Shear and Tim Federle. ** And the Spring Junior Ensemble Show The timeless enchantment of the magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics and Book by Oscar Hammerstein II Spring Ensembles are almost full! To sign up, stop in the BTC office, or call Heather at 478-7065, [email protected] or Register Online at www.BroadwayTraining.com