Valley Stream actors star in 'On Broadway'

Nearly a dozen thespians from Valley Stream appeared in the Island Park Theatre Group’s recent production of “On Broadway — A Musical Revue” at the Lincoln Orens Middle School in Island Park.

Produced in conjunction with the Island Park Union Free School Recreation Department, the cast included many local actors, including community theater veterans as well as first-timers. Tickets sales broke records for ITPG, according to Director Renee Socci, a Valley Stream resident. Her son, Matthew, appeared in several musical numbers.

Other local residents on stage were Amanda O’Sullivan, Billy O’Brien, Christina Casillo, Gerry O’Brien, Jaclyn Dias, Marjorie Shapiro, Nicole Casillo, Olivia Shapiro and Sima Casillo.

The production’s assistant director was Barbra Rubin-Perry, who is also the president of the Island Park Chamber of Commerce. Oceanside resident Sal Canepa choreographed the show.

“On Broadway” was produced by John Cestaro, with Frank Cestaro as the assistant producer. Marcus Quiroga was the stage manager, Anthony DiPaola took care of sound and Geoff Leighton did the lighting. Debby Wilson was the on-the-spot “prop lady” and Hillary Kass Nussdorf acted as production and costume coordinator.