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FALSETTOS

Music and Lyrics by William Finn Book by William Finn and James Lapine

Director Dennis Lickteig Music Director Dave Dobrusky Choreographer Leslie Waggoner

February 29-March 17, 2024 Gateway Theatre, San Francisco

Hilarious, heartbreaking and utterly unique, FALSETTOS is a contemporary musical about family, relationships, Bar Mitzvahs, baseball and AIDS. When Marvin leaves his wife Trina and son Jason to be with his lover Whizzer, tempers flare, problems escalate and everyone learns to grow up.

A seamless pairing of MARCH OF THE FALSETTOS and FALSETTOLAND, two acclaimed Off-Broadway musicals written nearly a decade apart, FALSETTOS is the tale of a neurotic New Yorker named Marvin, who leaves his wife Trina and young son Jason to live with his lover, Whizzer. In time, Trina marries his psychiatrist, Whizzer leaves him, and Marvin ends up alone. Two years later, Marvin and Whizzer reunite on the eve of Jason’s Bar Mitzvah, just as AIDS is beginning its insidious spread. With the help of their neighbors, Charlotte and Cordelia, Marvin and his entire family learn to grow up and face their future with love and dignity.

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Scenic Designer Isaac Fine • Costume Designer Stephanie Dittbern Lighting Designer Danielle Ferguson • Stage Manager Nicole Helfer* Assistant Stage Manager Caitlyn Slavich* • Production Manager Ashley Rae Little Technical Director Rover Spotts *Member of Actors’ Equity Association

MEET THE CAST • Click on names for bios

GARY BRINTZ*
Mendel
Gary is excited to join this eccentric cast of FALSETTOS. A graduate of Penn State University, Gary has appeared in the Broadway National Tours of THE FULL MONTY and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Regional theatre appearances include RAGTIME, SEUSSICAL, SIDE SHOW, and MY FAIR LADY. Television Credits: “Criminal Minds,” “General Hospital,” and “Hand of God.” For the last eight years, Gary has been innovating the education of technology at Apple Stores all across the country. He dedicates this performance to the bravery and abundant love of his big brother, Daniel Brintz, to whom without he would have never found his love of the theatre.
WILL GIAMMONA
Marvin
A San Francisco native, Will is happy to be returning to 42nd Street Moon after playing Franklin Shepard in MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, Steven Kodaly in SHE LOVES ME, and Herbie in GYPSY last season. He has previously been seen in other Moon productions, such as Carl-Magnus Malcolm in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, Ivan Molokov in CHESS, and Tommy Albright in BRIGADOON. Other favorite roles include: Ron/Cat in IRON JOHN (TheatreWorks), Robert in COMPANY (Altarena), Carl-Magnus Malcolm in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (Lamplighters, Hillbarn), Napoleon/Alex in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE (SF Playhouse), Leo Frank in PARADE (Palo Alto), Thomas Weaver in THE STORY OF MY LIFE (NCTC & CCCT), Billy Flynn in CHICAGO (Hillbarn), and Princeton/Rod in AVENUE Q for four sold-out seasons (NCTC). He has originated roles in world premieres of three plays: STILL AT RISK, EVERYTHING THAT’S BEAUTIFUL, and AMERICAN DREAM (all NCTC). Find out more at www.williamgiammona.com.
CINDY GOLDFIELD*
Charlotte
Award-winning actor/director (and member of the 42nd Street Moon company since 1993), Cindy, is thrilled to be back at Moon where she has appeared in many productions including A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, MACK AND MABEL, NICK & NORA, PEGGY ANN, SWEET ADELINE, and most recently, MAME. Moon directing/choreography credits include A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING, ONCE (2019 TBA Award-Best Direction/Best Musical), AS THOUSANDS CHEER, FINNIAN’S RAINBOW, 50 THOUSAND FRENCHMEN, THE ROAR OF THE GREASEPAINT- THE SMELL OF THE CROWD, SNOOPY!!!, THE BOYFRIEND, BAKER STREET, NO,NO,NANNETTE, and THE MOST HAPPY FELLA. Other regional acting credits include: ACT, TheatreWorks, CenterRep, and San Jose Rep. NY credits include PROJECT: LOHAN and MR. IRRESISTIBLE at La MaMa E.T.C, with D’Arcy Drollinger’s Back It Up Production, with whom she also starred locally in SCALPEL!, and the SF production of MR. IRRESISTIBLE. This spring, Goldfield will be back at 42nd Street Moon to direct BRIGHT STAR.
ARIELA MORGENSTERN*
Trina
Ariela is an award-winning actor, gaining recognition in the world of musical theater, opera and cabaret. A native San Franciscan, Ariela has performed extensively in the Bay Area, New York, and at major theaters across the country. Some of her favorite roles include Barushka, ONCE (42nd Street Moon); Mama Rose, GYPSY (Bay Area Musicals); Diana, NEXT TO NORMAL (Baltimore Center Stage); Franca, The Light in the Piazza (Arena Stage & Theatreworks); Ms. Wilde, FLASHDANCE (1st Natnl. Tour); Mrs. 1&2 u/s THE ADDING MACHINE (Minetta Lane Theatre), and the title role in CARMEN (SF Lyric Opera). She is now a member of the professional faculty at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business teaching leadership communications, and is faculty coach with the Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute. She also teaches a monthly acting class with her mother Inara as accompanist, the Singing Actor Studio, and people of all levels are welcome! This performance is dedicated to her beautiful 1st grader Lilah and her late father, cantorial soloist and mensch David Morgenstern z”l. www.arielamorgenstern.com IG: arielamorg
SAMUEL PRINCE
Whizzer
Samuel was born in Guayama, Puerto Rico. He trained musically and artistically at the American Conservatory Theater, the Berkeley Rep School of Theater, and the Academy of Art University. Samuel holds an MFA in Acting and a Juris Doctor (Doctor in Law) from the University of San Francisco School of Law. He is an attorney, admitted to the State Bar of California. Most recent theater credits: Blaine, CRUEL INTENTIONS (Ray of Light), Victor, YERMA (Shotgun Players), Angel, RENT (LMT). Thank you to Leslie Waggoner and the Moon team and my beloved family for always supporting me. Follow me @legallysammy
MADELYN SIMON
Jason (alternating)
Madelyn is thrilled to be part of FALSETTOS at 42nd Street Moon! Madelyn has previously performed in FROM PAGE TO STAGE at Feinstein’s at the Nikko, as Susan in WHITE CHRISTMAS (Coastal Repertory Theatre), a Big Kid in MATILDA, THE MUSICAL (Palo Alto Players), Annie in ANNIE WARBUCKS (Landmark Musical Theater), Amanda in MATILDA, THE MUSICAL (Berkeley Playhouse), Little Fan in A CHRISTMAS CAROL (American Conservatory Theater), and Young Fiona in SHREK, THE MUSICAL (Pied Piper Players). She also dances with Melodic Remedy where she competes in national dance competitions. In her spare time, Madelyn loves baking, chrocheting and playing with her two dogs. She would like to thank her three siblings and her parents for their support and love! Instagram: @madsup_simon
MONICA ROSE SLATER
Cordelia
Monica (she/they) is a Brazilian-American, singer-actor-educator based in San Francisco. Since her 2021 move from Virginia to the Bay Area, Monica has worked with 42nd Street Moon (SHE LOVES ME), Berkeley Playhouse (CINDERELLA), Lamplighters Music Theatre (IOLANTHE, MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD), Cinnabar Theatre (SOUND OF MUSIC), Pocket Opera (TRAVIATA), Throckmorton Theatre (SOUND OF MUSIC), and Foothills Music Theatre (VIOLET). Monica has a Master of Music from San Francisco Conservatory and a Bachelor of Music from James Madison University. When not performing, Monica is a voice teacher, writing consultant, and Portuguese-English translator. She has too many hobbies, among them rollerblading, biking, crafting, cooking, and writing. www.monicaroseslater.com @monicaroseslater
YUVAL WEISSBERG
Jason (alternating)
Yuval is a 14-year-old who loves theater, art, and music. He especially enjoys musical theater and watching Broadway musicals. Some of his favorite past roles include: Timon THE LION KING), and Patrick (SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS THE MUSICAL) He is super excited to be performing as Jason in this amazing production of Falsettos and to walk you all through this beautiful and rich tapestry of family and love.

PHOTOS By Ben Krantz Studio • click on image for larger version

Will Giammona as Marvin, Yuval Weissberg as Jason, Ariela Morgenstern as Trina

Samuel Prince as Whizzer, Gary Brintz as Mendel, Madelyn Simon as Jason, Will Giammona as Marvin

Samuel Prince as Whizzer, Gary Brintz as Mendel

Yuval Weissberg as Jason, Will Giammona as Marvin, Gary Brintz as Mendel, Samuel Prince as Whizzer, Ariela Morgenstern as Trina

Will Giammona as Marvin, Samuel Prince as Whizzer

Ariela Morgenstern as Trina, Will Giammona as Marvin, Gary Brintz as Mendel

Will Giammona as Marvin, Madelyn Simon as Jason, Ariela Morgenstern as Trina

Samuel Prince as Whizzer, Will Giammona as Marvin

Will Giammona as Marvin, Samuel Prince as Whizzer, Monica Rose Slater as Cordelia, Ariela Morgenstern as Trina, Gary Brintz as Mendel

Yuval Weissberg as Jason

Ariela Morgenstern as Trina

Yuval Weissberg as Jason, Gary Brintz as Mendel

Monica Rose Slater as Cordelia, Cindy Goldfield as Charlotte

Will Giammona as Marvin, Ariela Morgenstern as Trina, Monica Rose Slater as Cordelia, Cindy Goldfield as Charlotte, Gary Brintz as Mendel

Ariela Morgenstern as Trina, Will Giammona as Marvin, Madelyn Simon as Jason, Gary Brintz as Mendel, Monica Rose Slater as Cordelia, Cindy Goldfield as Charlotte