Danielle DeMatteo (Book, Music, Lyrics) is a Massachusetts native (TMHS Class of '09!). She works as a musical director and music assistant in NYC, and is currently the Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President of Jujamcyn Theaters, which owns five Broadway theaters currently presenting The Book of Mormon, Jersey Boys, and some other shows you may have heard of. Many thanks to friends, family, and the rest of the production team for all of their support on this project!
The Cast
Christina Bracco (Book) is a freelance writer, Stage Manager, and Arts Administrator who has worked with Jujamcyn Theaters, New 42nd Street Studios, Roundabout Theatre Company, Second Stage Theatre, New York Theater Workshop, and Atlantic Theater Company among others. Thanks to friends, family, and all of the Rasdwellers who have helped us get here!
Benjamin is thrilled to spend his second summer in a row at Motel Rasdell. An Arlington, MA native, now based in NYC, favorite roles include Dr. Madden (Next to Normal), and Albert (Becoming Memories). Benjamin thanks is family and friends for their support, as well as the fantastic Motel Rasdell team.
Regional: Awesome 80's Prom, Spelling Bee (Barfee), Nunsense A-Men (Sister Leo), ILYYPNC (Man 2), Joseph (Gad), Cry Innocent. Other credits: Spamalot (Patsy. DASH Nomination) Beauty & The Beast (Lefou. EMACT DASH AWARD Winner. Best Supporting Actor), Avenue Q (Princeton/Rod), Little Shop Of Horrors (Seymour), Children Of Eden (Cain/Japeth), Bye Bye Birdie (Albert Peterson), Midsummer Night's Dream (Puck), Wizard Of Oz (Scarecrow). For Nan "You'll be with me like a hand print on my heart"
Caitlyn Jones (Eve) is thrilled to stay at the Motel this summer! A Tewksbury native, she's entering her final year at Salem State University to earn a BFA in Theatre Performance. Credits there include Spring Awakening, Twelfth Night, Cabaret, and As Bees In Honey Drown. She sends a million thanks to her amazing friends and family (and you!) for coming to see the show.
Drew, a senior in Musical Theatre at The Catholic University of America, is thrilled to perform in Motel Rasdell. He spent the last several months at The London Dramatic Academy studying acting. Credits include Les Miserables (Cortland Rep), The Pajama Game (Montgomery College Summer Dinner Theatre), and Carousel, Sweet Charity, and The Merry Widow (Catholic Univ). He recently performed as a featured soloist for An Evening With Frank Loesser at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Emilee is thrilled to be joining the cast of Motel Rasdell! Favorite credits: Catch Me If You Can (Cindy, MET Award Nomination), Treasure Island (Squire Servant, METG Excellence in Acting), The Man Who Came to Dinner (Lorraine Sheldon), Shrek (Fiona), Zombie Prom (Toffee). A recent graduate of Tewksbury Memorial High School, Emilee will be studying acting at Marymount Manhattan College in the fall.
Gabrielle is currently a theater major at Walnut Hill School for the Arts. Recently she's been named a finalist in the Fidelity Young Artists Competition at Symphony Hall. Gabrielle placed 1st in the Musical Theater division of the 2014 NATS and received the "Best Belt" Award, and has placed 2nd nationally. Check out Gabrielle's songs on iTunes. She would like to thank her family, teachers, and the whole Motel Rasdell team for this opportunity! Follow her on social media @gabriellecorsino
Jamie is so glad to be returning to The Motel. Recent NYC roles include Vivienne (Legally Blonde), Dragon (Shrek), and Izzy (PANIC the Musical). She would like to thank the amazing cast and crew, her friends and family, Christina and Danielle, and her amazing mom/director Kim Cook. #bringithomeagain
Kerry has been performing on stage for over 30 years and is thrilled to a part of this production. Some favorite roles include Lucy in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Little Red in Into the Woods, and Gooch in Mame. In real life Kerry is a nanny who is currently pursuing her master's degree in social work at Salem State. So much thanks to the casting committee for giving me this opportunity and to my friends and family for the continued support, especially husband Dan, and daughter, Rozzie.
Lianne is thrilled to be joining the Motel Rasdell team! Past credits include: A Christmas Carol (Meg), West Side Story (Maria), Beauty and the Beast (Belle), Wizard of Oz (Dorothy). Endless thanks to Danielle, Christina, Kim and the remarkable cast & crew. And much love family & friends!
Megan is thrilled to return to the stage after many years in the pit! She just completed her sixth year as choral director for Billerica Public Schools and has been music directing shows in the area for over a decade. She recently completed her Masters of Music Education at Northwestern University, which is why she is finally able to return to theater in the summer! Huge thanks to the creators of this Motel for writing a beautiful show.
Stephen is a senior Musical Theatre major at Syracuse University and is thrilled to be returning to the Motel for the second time! Previous credits include Avenue Q, Spring Awakening, and A New Brain. He will next appear in Kiss Me, Kate and Peter Pan at Syracuse Stage.
Sean is thrilled to be working with such a talented group of artists. A graduate of Emmanuel College and a full time middle school teacher, Sean is excited to return to the stage. His previous acting credits include Prince Herbert in Spamalot, Mitch Mahoney in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and Faustus in Dr. Faustus. He thanks his friends, mentors, and family members for their support. Special thanks to Kim and Danielle for the opportunity to work on such a great show!
Tiernan is excited to be joining the Motel this summer. He's a recent graduate of the Portsmouth Abbey School and in the fall he will be attending Santa Clara University to study Mechanical Engineering. Past credits inculde: Shrek (Shrek the Musical), J. Pierpont Finch (How to Succeed), Curly (Oklahoma!), and Mr. Rochester (Jane Eyre). He would like to thank the team of the Motel for a great opportunity and his family for supporting him in this wild endeavor!
Tom is enjoying his stay at the Motel Rasdell! Credits include: Me and My Girl and Bye Bye Birdie (Reagle Music Theatre), Drowsy Chaperone and Scarlet Pimpernel (Concord Players), Ragtime and Jesus Christ Superstar (The Umbrella), and State Fair (Weston Friendly). Tom is also a singer/guitarist/songwriter and voice actor. www.tomrichardson.co
Conor Meehan is currently a rising sophomore at the Catholic University of America, majoring in Musical theatre. He is very excited to be a part of the process for this great show. Some of his favorite past roles include Shrek from Shrek the Musical (ACT Andover), Snoopy in You’re a Good man Charlie Brown (AHS Drama Guild) and Juror 11 in Twelve Angry Men (CUA Centerstage). He wishes his fellow cast and crew good luck.
Creative Team
Julia Arey (Stage Manager) is a Tewksbury native who is very excited to join the Motel Rasdell team this summer! This fall she will be entering her senior year at Plymouth State University to earn a BA in Musical Theatre, as well as pursuing a minor in Dance. Her most recent credits include playing Cookie Cusack in Rumors and stage managing The Threepenny Opera, both at PSU.
Sasha Schwartz (Set Designer) is a recent graduate of Andover High School, where she had been designing, building, and painting sets for the drama guild productions since her freshman year. She will be attending Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Drama in the fall to study theater design. Many thanks to Mom, Dad, Alex, friends, the AHS Drama Guild, and the entire Motel Rasdell crew!
Kim Cook (director) has been following the Motel Rasdell story since the beginning and is thrilled to finally be part of the team. She has directed a number of shows for young performers with ACT Theater Company of North Andover. Heartfelt thanks to Danielle, Christina and the entire Rasdell Cast and Crew for their confidence and collaboration.
Anthony Sacco (Musical Director) hails from Tewksbury, Massachusetts (also TMHS Class of '09). For the past 8 years, Anthony has music directed and played accompaniment throughout high school, college, and various community productions. He is thrilled to be a part of this new musical and working with such talent cast and production team members!
Brendan Stackhouse (Choreographer) is thrilled to returning to the Motel for his fourth year! Recently, Brendan served as the Assistant Choreographer for Fun Home on Broadway (5 Tony Awards including Best Musical). His work as a Director and Choreographer has been seen in over 100 productions throughout New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Much love and thanks to Family, Friends, Christina, Danielle, Kim, and Jamie.
