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CK THEATRICALS PRESENTS:

CONTENTS
Synopsis (P. 1)
Show Information (P. 2)
About the Creative Team
(P. 3 & 4)
About CK Theatricals (P.
5)
About the Richie
Applebaum Theater (P. 5)
Special Links (P. 6)

Synopsis of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS


A magical retelling of the classic story, THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA, with twists, turns, an unforgettable book &
some of Broadways BEST music! Come witness the laughter, the joy & the excitement that is ONCE UPON A
MATTRESS!

If you thought you knew the story of 'The Princess and The Pea,' you may be in for a walloping
surprise! Did you know, for instance, that Princess Winnifred actually swam the moat to reach Prince
Dauntless the Drab? Or that Lady Larken's love for Sir Harry provided a rather compelling reason
that she reach the bridal altar post haste? Or that, in fact, it wasn't the pea at all that caused the
princess a sleepless night? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous,
romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the familiar classic of royal courtship and comeuppance
provides for some side-splitting shenanigans. Chances are you'll never look at fairy tales quite the
same way again!

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Show Information

ONCE UPON A MATTRESS will play exclusively for 3 weeks only at The
Richie Applebaum Theater!
SHOW DATES ADDRESS
February 3rd-4th 7pm The Richie Applebaum Theater at CK Productions

February 5th 2pm 1021-1 Portion Road, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

February 8th 6:30pm

February 11th 7pm TICKETS

February 12th 2pm $22 Adults, $20 for Students, $18 for Seniors & children 4-12

February 15th 6:30pm

February 17th 7pm

February 19th 2pm

ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, is directed by Ethan Felizzari, musically directed by Vincent Donnadio,
choreographed by Catherine Sweeney, and assistant directed by Ashley Iadanza.

The set is designed by Rodrigo Escalante, costumes designed by Jason Allyn, lighting designed by
Ethan Felizzari and the entire production is stage managed by Kym Mozer.

The producing team includes Ethan Felizzari as producer & Josh Bieling as co-producer. This
production will feature the following actors:

Minstrel - Kenny Kopolovicz


Princess Winnifred - Sydnee LaBuda
Prince Dauntless - Travis Rogowski
Queen Aggravain - Alicia James
Lady Larkin - Ashley Vrana
Sir Harry - Cory Kowalsky
King Sextimus the Silent -Thomas McKenna / Ron Sabo
Jester - Michael Shapiro
Wizard - Michael Sherwood

KNIGHTS LADIES IN WAITING


Sir Studley / 1st Knight - Josh Bieling Rowena - Victoria Andrunik
Sir Luce - Dominic Iadanza Merrill - Gabby Medeck
2nd Knight - Nick Camacho Lucille - Alexis Tedesco
3rd Knight - Robert Poole / Ethan Felizzari Lady H - Abby Rosenberg

FEATURED ROLES SWINGS / UNDERSTUDIES


Princess No. 12 - Josephine Carey Male Swing - Ethan Felizzari
Nightingale - Gabby Medeck Female Swing - Catherine Sweeney
Lady Mabelle - Christina Fink Understudies - Alexis Tedesco, Josephine
Carey & Abby Rosenberg

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UNDERSTUDY / SWING PERFORMANCES

Thomas McKenna will appear as King Sextimus on 2/4, 2/11, 2/12, 2/15 & 2/19

Ronald Sabo will appear as King Sextimus on 2/3, 2/5, 2/8, 2/15 (Matinee), 2/17

*Josephine Carey will appear as Queen Aggravain on 2/5, 2/8, 2/11


**Alexis Tedesco will appear as the Jester on 2/5, 2/8, 2/11, and will appear as Nightingale 2/15
***Ethan Felizzari will appear as Knight #3 / Lord Howard on 2/11, 2/12, 2/15, 2/17, and will appear
as Prince Dauntless in weekday Matinees
****Abby Rosenberg will appear as Lady Lucille / Lady Beatrice on 2/5, 2/8, 2/11
*****Alicia James will appear as Princess No. 12 / Emily on 2/5, 2/8 & 2/11
*****Catherine Sweeney will appear as Lady Rowena on 2/8 & 2/15

About the Creative Team


Ethan Felizzari (Director / Producer) - director, producer & CEO of CK Productions Inc., has
worked in many projects ranging from theatrical ventures to films. Ethan founded CK Productions
Inc. in December of 2013. Mainly producing theatre, he then ventured on to producing film, dance
projects & to working exclusively with new recording artists. Felizzari is a versatile producer whom is
excited to share his projects that he believes so fondly of. Ethan has recently been nominated on
behalf of his film, La Sangre en Nuestras Venas, for Best Short Film at the Queens World Film
Festival and won an Honorable Mention. Other Film Credits: By the Code (Web Series), Santi (Short)
& Wild Minds Never Learn (Short). Theatre (Regional):Lost in Yonkers(Prod./Dir.),Avenue Q(Prod./
Dir.),The Great Gatsby(Prod./Dir.), Into the Woods(Prod./Dir.),Columbinus(Dir./Prod.)& many
more.His love & passion for the arts had led him to create some very unique work & ideas. You can
catch some of his original works on the CK Theatricals stage this season. For more information on
upcoming projects, visitwww.ethanfelizzari.com

Ashley Iadanza (Assistant Director) - is thrilled to be part of the CK family as an Assistant Director
for Once Upon A Mattress. Ashley has a lot of stage managing credits with Theatre Three and
Theatrics Performing Arts Center. She has thoroughly enjoyed working with children of all ages
instilling in them the love of theater. She is already so proud of this cast for bringing such passion
and dedication to the rehearsals and knows the shows are sure to be amazing!

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Catherine Sweeney (Choreographer) - is thrilled to be choreographing such a fun and wonderful


production of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS. This has been such an honor to work with CKs first Main
Stage show of 2017 after previously choreographing Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,
Miracle on 34th Street the Musical, James and the Giant Peach, Shrek the Musical & All Shook Up.
Catherine has also been seen on stage at CK Theatricals as Daniella in In the Heights. Previous
choreography credits include The Sound of Music, Annie, and Godspell. Much love and thanks to
the entire cast, creative team & fellow sta at CK Productions!

Joshua Bieling (Co-Producer) - is very thrilled to be Co-producing this amazing show along side
one of his best friends Ethan Felizzari. Joshua has been involved in many CK shows as a performer
and part of the creative team for all of CK's departments. Joshua's previous producing credits are
Aesop's Fable-ous Christmas Tree. Joshua is currently directing and producing Experience The
Magic for our Theatre For Family department. Come and join us at CK for an amazing show of Once
Upon A Mattress.

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About CK Productions Inc.


CK Theatricals is Long Island's premier theatrical experience. With more aordable Main Stage
tickets than any other theater in Long Island, CK Theatricals oers a variety of theatrical productions
in forms of straight plays, dramas, comedy, musicals, concerts, shows for children and more! CK
Theatricals strives to create authentic and original versions of classic shows and create new and
exciting works that have never been seen before.

Our goal is to bring Long Island to the rest of the world. What do we mean? Well, we believe that
the entertainment industry would thrive out here in a place like Long Island (as many small
production companies and other large theaters have already seen). With our Theatrical division of
CK Productions, we hope to create a similar vibe to an O-Broadway Workshop house here in Long
Island to debut original scripts, shorts, plays, musicals, children's theatre & more. Part of what
makes Theatre in Long Island so special is the influence of the tight communities. Our Community
Theatre seasons are for all actors & artists to enjoy, work and create while putting on full scale
productions for you to watch. We hope you join us at the theater for one of our many shows. You
will not regret enjoying Broadway right here in your backyard.

To learn more about the entire production company including CK Productions films, dance projects
and more! Visit www.ckproductionsnewyork.com

The Richie Applebaum Theater


A Long Island Theatre House.

The Theater

The Richie Applebaum Theater (located at CK Productions Inc. in Ronkonkoma, Long Island, New
York) is a black box styled theater with a 35 foot-long stage (larger than most typical black boxes).
The 150 seat theater is filled constantly with community theatre, youth productions and original
work that resembles that of a Broadway show.

The Goal

The goal with The Richie Applebaum Theater is to bring the industry into Long Island. We produce
original works with hopeful transfers to other Long Island Theaters, O-Broadway and potential
Regional or Tour premieres.

Who is Richie Applebaum?

Richie Applebaum was one of Long Island's most powerful community theatre actors, directors and
teachers. Loved by family, friends and strangers alike, Richie Applebaum delighted every single
person whom he performed for and whom he met. In his honor, we dedicate this theater to one of
our most involved sta members, audience members & friends. We love you Richie.

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Links, Resources & Contacts


Ocial Website:
www.ckproductionsnewyork.com

Social Media:
Facebook - www.facebook.com/ckproductionsny

Twitter - www.twitter.com/ckproductionsny

Instagram - www.instagram.com/ckproductionsny

SnapChat - www.snapchat.com/add/ckproductionsny

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGt8ITuZ39oDdZIMn_eqoOg

Contacts & Address:


Christina Fink - Head of Advertising Ethan Felizzari - Producer / CEO of CK Productions

631.974.0184, email: cknypromotions@gmail.com 631.255.3590, email: ckproductionsny@gmail.com

Nora Felizzari - Box Oce Manager CK Main Line

631.496.9626, email: ckboxoce@gmail.com 631.496.9625 email: ckproductionsny@gmail.com

Alternate Number - (631) 496-9626

CK PRODUCTIONS INC.

1021-1 Portion Road

Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

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