First-year musical theater students present a recital.
Program InformationWelcome
We are thrilled to have you here! First Voices is an annual celebration of the collaborative efforts from Boston Conservatory’s first-year musical theater students. Debuting the BFA in musical theater Class of 2028, this revue-based show reflects the students’ work in their first-year musical theater course. Together, we honor the work of the ensemble, both on and off stage. To produce this show, every student has worn the hat of both performer and creative team member. Tonight, we hear from them and celebrate their vision and voice.
Enjoy! —Isaac Leaverton and José DelgadoRepertoire
“No One Mourns the Wicked” from WickedMusic and Lyrics: Stephen SchwartzProject Manager: Miriam Stone Codirectors: Maggie McClure and Sedona RaphaelMovement Coordinator: Piper Austin LaveyAssistant Movement Coordinator: Gwendolyn Jackson Light Designer: Matthew DraperDramaturg: Taylor DealCast: Olivia Corliss, Taylor Deal, Azul Girola, Sofia Gomez, Ashley Hoberman, Grace Maran, Marina Brazendale Naik, Ava Schara, Nolan Zellermayer, and full company “20 Million People” from My Favorite YearMusic: Stephen FlahertyLyrics: Lynn AhrensStage Management: Nicolette Lynn Clivio Project Manager: Venice Ella MayorLight Cues: Sofia Elisa Gomez and Annika Rose Shaw Cochoreographers: Nicolette Lynn Clivio and Mary Elizabeth Surette Dramaturgy: Taylor Ryan Deal Cast: Matthew Draper, Alex Kennedy, Tahlia Josephine Knoshaug, Miriam Stone, Jack Terbush, and Justice Warner“Santa Fe” from RENT!Music and Lyrics: Jonathan LarsonProduction Manager: Saylor SwickDirector: Marina BrazendaleMovement Coordinators: Natalie Parrato and Piper LaveyPlaywright: Sarah DaSilvaLighting/Set Designer: Saylor SwickAssistant Music Directors: Sarah DaSilva and Trista Harner Cast: Evan Danyliw, Braden Gryzlo, Jordan Millet, Darren Sanders, Jack Winkelhake, and Nolan Zellermayer“Get Me Outta Here” from StringsMusic and Lyrics: Adam GwonProject Manager: Catie GortonCodirectors: Diego Lopez and Ava ScharaChoreographers: Diego Lopez and Jayla ShedeedLighting Designer: Jayla ShedeedAssistant Music Director: Aidan CoxDramaturg: Maggie McClureCast: Makaila Anderson, Andreas Buntinas, Olivia Corliss, Jackson Gentry, Shea Korman, Sadie Moore, and Kyle Petoske“Coffee Break” from How to Succeed in Business Without Really TryingMusic and Lyrics: Frank LoesserProducer/Project Manager: Sedona RaphaelDirector: Eli DoellPlaywright: Dante Johnson and Grace MaranMovement/Choreography: Emma Cate Davis, Gwendolyn Jackson, and Sedona RaphaelSet/Props: Grace Maran, Gwendolyn Jackson, and Dante JohnsonLights: Dante Johnson and Eli DoellAssistant Music Director: Chris MoodyFight Choreography: Chris Moody and Gwendolyn JacksonCast: Charley Baird-Hassell, Greta Cardoza, Azul Girola, Ashley Hobberman, Grey Parrish, Colin SanGiacomo, and Elena Valdovinos“I Got Rhythm” from An American in ParisMusic: George GershwinLyrics: Ira GershwinProject Manager: Sofia GomezDirector: Tahlia Josephine KnoshaugAssistant Director: Catie Gorton Choreographer: Justice WarnerAssistant Choreographer: Andreas WarrenLight Designer: Ava ScharaCast: Aidan Cox, Sarah DaSilva, Jack Terbush, Annika Rose Bergstrom-Shaw, and full companyTap Ensemble: Makaila Anderson, Nicolette Clivio, Ashley Hoberman, Piper Lavey, Sedona Raphael, Saylor Swick, Elena Valdovinos, and Andreas WarrenJazz Ensemble: Greta Cardoza, Olivia Corliss, Sarah DaSilva, Matthew Draper, Alex Kennedy, Diego López, Nicholas Page, Natalie Parratto, Grey Parrish, Kyle Petoske, Darren Sanders, and Justice Warner“Before the Breakdown” from We Are the TigersMusic and Lyrics: Preston Max AllenProject Manager: Darren SandersDirector/Lighting Designer: Jordan MilletAssistant Music Director: Braden GryzloCo–Movement Coordinators: Evan Danyliw and Nolan ZellermayerDramaturg: Jack WinkelhakeCast: Sarah DaSilva, Trista Harner, Piper Lavey, Marina Brazendale Naik, Natalie Parrato, and Saylor Swick“Best of All Possible Worlds” from CandideMusic: Leonard BernsteinLyrics: John LaToucheProject Manager: Makaila AndersonCodirectors: Olivia Corliss and Andreas BuntinasMovement Coordinator: Kyle PetoskeAssistant Music Director: Shea KormanLighting Designer: Jackson GentryDramaturg: Sadie Moore Cast: Aidan Cox, Catie Gorton, Diego Lopez, Maggie McClure, Ava Schara, and Jayla Shedeed“My Body” from The LifeMusic: Cy ColemanLyrics: Ira GasmanProject Manager: Tahlia Josephine KnoshaugCodirectors: Miriam Stone and Matthew DraperChoreographers/Movement Coordinators: Justice Warner and Nicholas PageAssistant Music Director/Tech Director: Jack TerbushDramaturg: Alex KennedyCast: Nicolette Lynn Clivio, Taylor Ryan Deal, Sofia Elisa Gomez, Venice Ella Mayor, Annika Rose Shaw, and Mary Elizabeth Surette“Hear My Song” from Songs for a New WorldMusic and Lyrics: Jason Robert BrownProject Manager/Costume/Props: Colin SanGiacomoDirector: Azul GirolaMovement Coordinator: Ashley HobbermanChoreographers: Greta Cardoza and Elena ValdovinosLighting Manager/Assistant Movement Coordinator: Grey ParrishAssistant Music Director: Charley Baird-HassellCast: Emma Cate Davis, Eli Doell, Gwendolyn Jackson, Dante Johnson, Grace Maran, Chris Moody, and Sedona Raphael“Ever After” from Into the WoodsMusic and Lyrics: Stephen SondheimProject Manager: Natalie ParrattoDirector: Jack TerbushMovement Coordinator: Darren SandersAssistant Movement Coordinator: Nicolette ClivioLight Designer: Ava ScharaDramaturg: Aidan CoxCast: Azul Girola, Tahlia Josephine Knoshaug, Grace Maran, Sedona Raphael, Jayla Shedeed and full company Ensemble
SOPRANO 1Olivia CorlissGreta CardozaSarah DaSilvaEmma-Cate DavisAshley HobermanGwendolyn JacksonTahlia Josephine KnoshaugVenice Ella MayorMaggie McClureSOPRANO 2Taylor DealMarina Brazendale NaikAzul GirolaCatie GortonPiper LaveyGrace MaranSadie MooreNatalie ParrattoSedona RaphaelJustice WarnerALTOMakaila AndersonAnnika Rose Bergstrom-ShawNicolette ClivioSofia GomezTrista HarnerShea KormanGrey ParrishAva ScharaJayla ShedeedMiriam StoneMary SuretteSaylor SwickElena ValdovinosTENOR 1Eli DoellMatthew DraperColin SanGiacomoAndreas WarrenNolan ZellermayerTENOR 2Aidan CoxBraden GryzloDante JohnsonAlex KennedyJordan MilletBASSEvan DanyliwJackson GentryCharley Baird-HassellDiego LópezChris MoodyNicholas PageKyle PetoskeJack Terbush Production Credits
CREATIVE TEAM:José DelgadoIsaac LeavertonBAND:Music Director/Keys: José Delgado Bass: Diego Martinez Drums: Matthias ThomasPRODUCTION STAFF:Director of Performances Services: Hanna OravecAssistant Director of Production: Becca DonaldStage Manager: Emily HansonAssistant Stage Manager: Zachary SayreSecond Assistant Stage Manager: Abi ZellnerLighting Designer/Coordinator: Karina TejeraLighting Supervisor: Jacob InmanTechnical Director: Taylor KauffmanAssistant Technical Director: Caleb HarrisAudio Supervisor: Steve DeptulaAudio Engineer: Maddy Poston Props Manager: Hannah SpanglerWardrobe Manager: Blue BarberADMINISTRATION:Krisha Marcano, Dean of TheaterIsaac Leaverton, Interim Chair of TheaterBridgette Hayes, Assistant Chair of TheaterShawna Kelley, Project ManagerCONCERT SERVICES STAFF:
Assistant Director, Concert Services – Luis Herrera
Coordinator, Concert Services – Matthew Carey
Concert Production Manager – Kendall Floyd
Performance Technology Technicians – Sara Pagiaro, Goran Daskalov
Performance Technology Specialist – Andrei Radu
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