Urinetown, the musical tells the story of a terrible water shortage that has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. that are regulated by a malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Urinetown is a hilarious tale of greed, corruption, love, and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold.

Music & Lyrics by: Mark Hollman; Book & Lyrics by: Greg Kotis

Director/Choreographer: Dennis Edenfield; Musical Director: Meg Zervoulis

EMILY BEATTY (Cop, UGC Staff, Poor) Emily is thrilled to be working with DeBaun for the first time in Urinetown. She recently received her Master's from Long Island University in Education and holds a BFA in Performance from the Chicago College of Performing Arts. Emily is a Drama Teacher and Director at Sunset Park Preparatory School in Brooklyn. Recent credits include, Exhibit This! (Midtown International Theatre Festival) First Kiss (Samuel French Finalist-2006), The Garden Party (Strawberry Festival Semi-Finalist), The Heist Project, (ArtHouse Productions) and the world premiere of Not A Dream (Looking Glass Theatre). Additionally, Emily has written and produced three of her own one-woman shows and produced two cabaret shows at Helen's Hideaway Room in NYC. “Thank you Dennis, Meg and Gina for the opportunity. For Ella.”

NELLIE BEAVERS (Soupy Sue, Mrs. Millennium) Nellie is glad to return to DeBaun, where she was last seen as Sally in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Nellie has toured the country as Danyel in Broadway Junior, On Tour! and as Samantha in Discover Theater featuring Disney's Cinderella & The Jungle Book. Favorite roles: Belle (WDW), Mrs. Weber (Sheldon Harnick's Dragons), Little Red (Into the Woods). Other NYC Credits: Warsaw (Makor), Berlin (Theater 315), & Of Thee I Sing (Fordham). "Your heart knows all things great and true!" www.nelliebeavers.com


PJ BRENNAN (Dr. Billeaux, Bobby the Stockfish) PJ is very excited to be in his first DeBaun production. His most recent credits include the Redfeather Theater Co.'s production of Richard III (Ratcliffe), Holy Cross Mainstage's production of Anything Goes (Moonface Martin), and the Bayonne City Player's production of ...Forum (Erronius), for which he received a NJACT Perry Award Nomination for Best Ensemble Actor. He holds a BA in Physics from the College of the Holy Cross. "Thanks and love to Mom, Dad, and Dan. I couldn't ask for a more supporting and loving family."


COREY BRIGHT (Mr. McQueen) This is Corey's debut performance with The Center for the Performing Arts. He was last seen as Carlo in the Ugly Duckling and Lt. Sven Larsen in South Pacific, both with the Brooklyn Heights Players. Corey has starred in numerous student productions as a graduate of Pace University, NYC. He has also studied and performed with the Ensemble Studio Theatre Company. “Much love to Sharonlisa, Auntie Cheryl, Kamaal, Kaylah & friends.”




ALEX COVINGTON (Tiny Tom) This is Alex's first production with The Center for the Performing Arts. She most recently played The Baker's Wife in a regional production of Into the Woods. Other credits include My Fair Lady, Brigadoon and the role of Rosemary in How To Succeed in Business… Alex has also performed in showcases playing Hennie in Awake and Sing and Lisa in Collected Stories. “Love to my great friends and family for all their support.”




LEO da SILVA (Officer Barrel) Leo is happy to be back on the stage at Debaun after his role as Gad in Joseph... As a graduate of New Jersey City University, his favorite roles include: Bernardo (West Side Story), Matt (The Fantasticks), Evita (European Tour), & Hysterium (A Funny Thing Happened...). Second to musicals, Leo has also performed in classics such as Shakespeare's Merry Wives of Windsor, & Tennessee Williams' Sweet Bird of Youth. His most recent works include: Michael in Tick Tick Boom, and Abel in Children of Eden. Leo's technical credits include stage manager for Hansel & Gretel, A Chorus Line, Pippin, and Nunsense. “Thank you to Dave, Dennis, Meg and the family at Debaun for another great memory!”—“Just say the lines and don't trip over the furniture!" N.C.

JUSTIN DePAUL (Caldwell B. Cladwell) Previous stage credits include Jesus Christ Superstar (Caiaphas), Dirty Blonde (Armando, Joe Frisco, Frank Wallace, Ed Hearn), Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Caterpillar), Arcadia (Capt. Brice) at Civic Theatre of Allentown; Metamorphoses (Zeus, Sleep, Midas, Apollo, etc.) at Cedar Crest College; Bat Boy, the Musical (Dr. Parker), Cradle Will Rock (Larry Foreman) at Theatre Outlet; as well as the world premiere of Pressing the Flesh, which Justin acted and co-created as part of the Funkopolis Ensemble at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival.


BRIDGET DUNN (Cop, UGC Staff, Poor) This is Bridget’s second production for The Center for the Performing Arts after appearing in Anything Goes. She appeared last in an Off-Broadway staged reading of an operetta, Edith Stein. Favorite roles include: Audrey (Little Shop of Horrors), Ruby (Dames at Sea), Claire DeLune (On the Town), Lydia Languish (The Rivals). Bridget holds a BA in Theatre from Purdue University. “Love to my husband. For my Gracie! XOXO”




MARK DUNN (Officer Lockstock) This is Mark's first time on the Center for the Performing Arts’ stage, and he is honored to work with such a talented group of people. Mark hails from Ft. Wayne, Indiana where he performed in nearly 40 productions in the surrounding area garnering 4 American College Theatre Festival nominations, and awards for acting from Arena Dinner Theatre and the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre. Favorite roles include Leon Czolgosz (Assassins), Luther Billis (South Pacific), Karl Heinz (Edith Stein), Jim (Pump Boys and Dinettes). Independent film credits include: Arbus Trask (“Nova Rock”, post-production), Hickford (“Headphonica”, festival submissions), and Detective Davis (“My Stuffed Animal is a Monster”, post-production). Mark would like to thank his wife, Bridget, for "being my partner in everything." This show is dedicated to Larry.

KATIE FLAHERTY (Josephine Strong) Katie is happy to make her debut at The Theater Company with such an amazing cast. Katie was last seen in New York in the Irish comedy by John B. Keanes, Moll (Bridgie). Recent credits include: National; Encore! Tour (Chamber Theatre Productions). Regional: Tick, tick...BOOM! (Susan), Ragtime and My Fair Lady (North Carolina Theatre), Cabaret (Sally Bowles), Romeo and Juliet (Juliet), Pippin (Fastrada), A Little Night Music (Petra). “Special thanks to Dennis, Meg, and Gina for their hard work and patience. All my love and thanks to my friends and family for their support!! To the cast, it has been a privilege to...well...you know!”

ROBERT GONZALES JR. (Old Man Strong, Hot Blades Harry) Robert is always thrilled to be performing on the stage at DeBaun Auditorium with The Theater Company. Previous DeBaun productions: Pippin (Leading Player), You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Snoopy), Smokey Joe’s Café (Victor), Schoolhouse Rock Live! (Joe), The Fantasticks (Hucklebee), Godspell (Jeffrey) and The One-Armed Man (Pinky Anderson). Off-Broadway: Fools in Love (Puck), Tempest Tossed Fools (Caliban), Kennedy’s Children (Sparger). Off-Off-Broadway: 1918: A House Divided, Cabaret, The Tempest, Emergency Non-Stop, Manhattan Towers, Bruhs and Gene, Ticket to Ride, Softwear.com. “Thanks to Dennis, Meg, Gina, Dave, Carl, the student staff and the entire cast for everything you do and are. Special thanks to James for always supporting and pushing me to follow my dreams!”

SAMANTHA GUTTERMAN (Little Becky Two-Shoes) Samantha is very privileged to PEE apart of Urinetown, which marks her second show with The Theater Company! She was seen here last season as the blind stepsister Lucinda in Into The Woods under the direction of Billy Mitchell. Recent NYC credits include: Rosemary Pilkington in How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, Hollywood Blonde in Gypsy, Singing/Tapping Sailstress in Anything Goes. Regionally: Sally in You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown and Chava in Fiddler On The Roof. She plays Kim in the upcoming feature film "Staten Island" due out this year. She has also appeared on CBS's: "Guiding Light" & "Living It Up With Ali And Jack". She wishes to thank her wonderful and supportive parents Jay & Cindy, all her amazing friends (especially Eddie Z, Susan D, James V, James M, Theresa R, Frank P and all her Rodeph Family for always being the greatest), Dave Z, Dennis, Gina, Meg and this amazingly talented cast for making this such a FUN experience.

BENJAMIN HOLMES (Senator Fipp) Urinetown marks Ben's DeBaun Auditorium debut, and he couldn't be happier to work with such a great group. You probably don't remember him from his performances in Titanic, Parade, The Sound of Music and Ragtime with the Weathervane Theatre Company in Whitefield, New Hampshire, nor would you have seen him in Hamlet, Harvey, Romeo and Juliet or Dearly Beloved, Dearly Departed with the Ithaca College Players. You definitely haven't seen him as Sabot Brok in Nova Rock or Steve in My Stuffed Animal Is a Monster. He does, however, occasionally walk around on Broadway. Ben would like to thank his lucky stars and to dedicate his performance to Mark Dunn, for being the best pal anyone could have, ever. (And to E.E.H.)

FRANK PAIVA (Billy Boy Bill) Frank recently appeared in Angels and Accordions, chanting the names of dead people in a Greenwood Cemetery catacomb. The site-specific performance was part of the annual openhousenewyork weekend. Frank is pleased to be back above ground, making his debut at DeBaun. Other recent credits include How to Succeed…, Robin Hood, and Stage Door. Frank is currently a junior at NYU’s Gallatin School, studying theatre and writing. Much love to Sam for convincing him to come to Jersey.



MICHAEL SANTORA (Bobby Strong) Michael is excited to be making his DeBaun Auditorium debut. He grew up in New Orleans and graduated from Tulane University with a BFA in Theatre. His favorite musical theatre roles include Matt (Fantasticks), Dr. Frank (Rocky Horror), Joseph (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat), and Mother's Younger Brother (Ragtime). Thanks to Dennis and Meg for believing in him and giving him this great opportunity. “Much love to my family. This show is dedicated to my mom.”



KARA SCHWARTZ (Hope Cladwell) Kara is thrilled to be taking part in her third show at the DeBaun Auditorium. Kara was also seen in The Theater Company's productions of Into the Woods (Little Red Ridinghood) and Schoolhouse Rock Live! (Shulie). Originally from Massachusetts, Kara attended Emerson College in Boston where she received a BFA in Musical Theater. Some of her favorite roles include Audrey (Little Shop of Horrors), April (Company), and Sue (Bash: Latter Day Plays). Kara is immensely grateful for her lovely and supportive production team and cast. Thanks to her friends, family, southern gentleman, and especially Mom, for all the love and support.

SARAH SMITH (Penelope Pennywise) Sarah is thrilled to be making her first appearance with The Center for the Performing Arts. Sarah went on tour last year with Story Salad Productions national tour of Come Back Amelia Bedelia and Other Stories (Mrs. Rogers). New York credits include Dreamgirls, Crossroads: A Musical Journey (Woman #2) and Reflections of Time (Soloist). Other regional credits include: Myths and Hymns (Pegasus), Oliver (The Widow Corney), Still Life with Iris (Miss Overlook), The Tempest (Juno), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Love.com (Showcase). “Thank you to Dennis, Meg and Dave for giving me this opportunity. To my friends for being my lifeline and my anchor. To my voice teacher and friend Joan Lindstrom for your unending support and encouragement...Thank you. And last but not least...to my parents for their constant love and endless support and for always having faith in me - I love you both very much!!”

NICOLE SPANO (Cop, UGC Staff, Poor) This marks Nicole’s second production at DeBaun, where she was last seen as Mrs. Cratchit in A Christmas Carol. Most recently, she performed a cabaret show at the Duplex in New York City. Other credits include Mrs. Van Buren in Intimate Apparel (Attic Ensemble) and Plunger Girl in Happy Hour (Big Little Theater). Television credits include “Saturday Night Live”, “Guiding Light”, “All My Children”, and “Hope and Faith”. Nicole obtained a B.A. in Theater from Fordham University. “Hugs and kisses to all of my friends and family who continually support and encourage me!”


GARETH WALSH (Poor) An Australian, born and bred, Gareth recently studied with the Atlantic Theater Acting School in New York and is a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts studying Musical Theater (cert. ’06). He is thrilled to be making his American debut in Urinetown. Gareth can be seen playing lead in the independent short film “Bobby Monroe”. “Thanks to my friends new and old and my amazing family back home for their continual encouragement. Special thanks to Phil and Tom for their support and friendship.”



CAITLIN WHITE (Little Sally) Caitlin is thrilled to be making her Theater Company debut in this production. She has appeared twice at The New Jersey Performing Arts Center in NJYT’s productions of Ragtime and Anything Goes. In 2005, Caitlin attended The National High School Institute's Theater Arts and Musical Theater programs at Northwestern University where she participated in several productions including Oscar Wilde’s Salome. Other credits include: The Sound of Music (Maria), The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy), Gypsy (June), Annie (Grace), Working: The Musical (Delores, The Waitress), The Good Doctor (Nina) and Pirates of Penzance (Ruth). Caitlin is currently a sophomore at Drew University. “Love to friends and family. Happy Birthday, Kelsey!”

LAURA YODER (Cop, UGC Staff, Poor) Laura is thrilled to be making her debut with The Center for the Performing Arts at DeBaun Auditorium. She is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University where she appeared in numerous regional shows. Favorite roles include Audrey II (Little Shop of Horrors), Ms. Bell (Fame), Ivy Smith (On the Town), and Maggie (Lend Me a Tenor). She toured the country as a performer, choreographer and manager of the Penn State Singing Lions show choir and was honored to be featured at venues ranging from Harvard University to Walt Disney World. “Love to my family, friends and my beast! XOZ”