CAST AND CREATIVE
CAST OF CHARACTERS
BOOK & MUSIC:
Andrew Monohan
Andrew Monohan is a composer, lyricist, cello and vocal performer, and playwright. Early on, his theatre training included the Palo Alto Children’s Theatre Conservatory and starring as Geppetto in “Pinocchio” at St. Joseph’s school. In 1988, Andrew starred in a production of "Fiddler On The Roof" at PACT. In High School, during the year 1999, Andrew starred in the Stephen Schwartz's musical, "Pippin" as the Leading Player, which he produced. Andrew has played cello since the age of 4. Andrew performed with the renowned Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra from 1992-2000. He currently performs regular gigs in the Tri State area. In 2005, Andrew produced, starred, and directed an original show entitled “Extravaganza: Love, Sex, Drama, and Evil will be delivered to you before your very eyes…”. Andrew is also working on a theatre opera entitled “Extraordinaire: Dreamers, Love Dreams Can Actually Come True.” Since 2014, Andrew and June have been working on “ICEWORLD.”
BOOK & LYRICS:
June Rachelson-Ospa
June Rachelson-Ospa is an award-winning writer of musical theater and producer. She co-wrote with Daniel Neiden:Welcome To Tourettaville (Kennedy Center);Rapunzarella White (NYTimes Pick); Tourettaville Cartoon starring Dr. John, Michaël Imperioli and Courage the Cowardly Dog; Bollywood And Vine, Imaginary Boy (ImaginaryBoy.org, StupidWig Other work :The Hotel Belleclaire Premiered at the Outcast Theatre in Seattle November 2018 ,The True Colors of Weedle (Book and Lyric), Allison Brewster-Franzetti(Music) Weedle illustrated book on Kindle, The Never-Ending Line (Song Cycle)Jaime Lozano (Composer and Concept) Premiered in Paris and Players, In development Hyde and Seek The Life of Young Master Henry Jekyll, Rockin' The Planet with Peppy Castro (Producer Steve Leber) selected by GoodSpeed Author Colony 2017, Premiered in San Antonio (won a Texas Globe Award) and The Gringo Who Stole Christmas and The Truth Stops Here (In London). As an independent producer her credits include Broadway's Godspell, A Christmas Story the Musical (Lunt Fontaine and Madison Square Garden). June has also mentored special needs children through YMCA After- school Programs and was the Academy Director at AMAS Musical Theatre. June was a board member of the League of Professional Theater Women, Dramatist Guild, ASCAP, she is a former Board member of Theater Resources Unlimited and was Secretary for the New York City Tourette Syndrome Association, Artistic Director of Identity Theater.
Bart Shatto: Singer for demo of “A Prisoner Here”
Michael Perrie Jr. : Singer demo of “Fairytale”
Clara Francesca: Our 2022 and 2024 developmental readings were generously directed and dramaturged by Clara Francesca, Singer of the demo“Forgive and Forgive”
John Bowen: Music Director, Pianist and Arranger
Stephen Cornine: Stephen Cornine is a Director/Music Director. His talents include directing, acting, singing, composing, vocal coaching, and writing plays and musicals. He has directed and written many musicals and plays and coached actors and singers. He is also an experienced accompanist with an extensive background in piano and music theory.
Alexandra Frederick: Singer of the demo “Forgive and Forgive”
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN / CAST
MCCORMACK FAMILY:
ABBY MCCORMACK (Brian’s Girlfriend, 20’s): Bruna Botelho Bisca
GINNY MCCORMACK (Abby’s Mother): Abigail Aldridge
RALPH MCCORMACK (Abby’s Father, died 1969): Christopher Hanson
JOHN MICHAELS (Abby’s Stepfather): Kevin Chaikelson
COHEN FAMILY:
BRIAN COHEN (Abby’s boyfriend in 1996): Asling Riley
BRIAN COHEN (six-year-old Child): Jase Eckert
MICHAEL COHEN (Brian’s Father): Lyon Hamill
LIZA COHEN (Brian’s Mother): Ashley Kuril
PAULA COHEN (Michael’s Sister): Gianna Prignano
OTHER CHARACTERS:
MRS. FINKLESTEIN (Wife of Law Firm Founder): Molly Ann Killough
HOSPITAL RECEPTIONIST: Molly Ann Killough
PETER (Abby’s Law Firm Colleague): Ian Tweedy