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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)
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!
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 12th 2pm $22 Adults, $20 for Students, $18 for Seniors & children 4-12
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:
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
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!
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.
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 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.
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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CK PRODUCTIONS INC.
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779