| Generations is the story of a teenage girl and her grandfather who learn to embrace their differences. The all-kids rock musical workshop Generations, which started last July as a BergenPAC Musical Theater Workshop, features a pop/rock band and an electrifying cast of fourteen Broadway-bound singing actors and actresses between the ages of nine and eighteen. |
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Nicole DeLuca (Jo) is 13 years old and
currently resides in New Jersey. She has
performed in several shows for the Palistage
Youth Theater where she has had lead roles
in performances such as "Beauty and the
Beast," "Fiona," and "You're a Good Man
Charlie Brown." Nicole is living her dream
when she is on stage singing, acting, and
dancing. In her spare time, she enjoys
playing the piano, tennis, basketball, and
softball.
currently resides in New Jersey. She has
performed in several shows for the Palistage
Youth Theater where she has had lead roles
in performances such as "Beauty and the
Beast," "Fiona," and "You're a Good Man
Charlie Brown." Nicole is living her dream
when she is on stage singing, acting, and
dancing. In her spare time, she enjoys
playing the piano, tennis, basketball, and
softball.
| Cast |
Shlomo Goffstein (Lee) has wanted to
pursue a career in acting since the age of 3.
He has taken acting classes with Deborah
Roberts for 6 years. His previous works
include Wicked, Anything Goes and More,
Aladdin, Down with Love, as well as others.
Shlomo is very happy to be included in this
show and would like to thank Deb, Matt,
Shaina, Vera, Dan and Loreina for their help
and encouragement.
pursue a career in acting since the age of 3.
He has taken acting classes with Deborah
Roberts for 6 years. His previous works
include Wicked, Anything Goes and More,
Aladdin, Down with Love, as well as others.
Shlomo is very happy to be included in this
show and would like to thank Deb, Matt,
Shaina, Vera, Dan and Loreina for their help
and encouragement.
Angelina Kelly (Danielle) recently signed
with the Abrams Artists Agency in both their
theatrical and commercial divisions. She has
soloed at Radio City Music Hall and with The
Jenna's Dream Choir. She has performed
the National Anthem for numerous charity
functions throughout Westchester. Angelina
had the privilege of performing for Steven
Schwartz in the i-Theatrics production of
Captain Louie Jr. She had a principal
speaking role in "Seeds of Peace"an
educational video produced by Human
Relations Media. Angelina studies voice with
Amelia DeMayo, Liliana Sotirova and
Gulnara Mitzanova and dance with the
Country Academy of Dance.
with the Abrams Artists Agency in both their
theatrical and commercial divisions. She has
soloed at Radio City Music Hall and with The
Jenna's Dream Choir. She has performed
the National Anthem for numerous charity
functions throughout Westchester. Angelina
had the privilege of performing for Steven
Schwartz in the i-Theatrics production of
Captain Louie Jr. She had a principal
speaking role in "Seeds of Peace"an
educational video produced by Human
Relations Media. Angelina studies voice with
Amelia DeMayo, Liliana Sotirova and
Gulnara Mitzanova and dance with the
Country Academy of Dance.
Jessica Lieberman (Judy) is very excited
to be in the debut production of
Generations. She has been singing before
she could even talk and has always hoped
to pursue performing as a career. She is
currently starring as Samantha in Circle of
Friends: An American Girl Musical at the
American Girl Place Theater in New York
City. She has also been in productions in
the JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly, NJ
such as Alice in Wonderland (Alice) and
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Lucy).
to be in the debut production of
Generations. She has been singing before
she could even talk and has always hoped
to pursue performing as a career. She is
currently starring as Samantha in Circle of
Friends: An American Girl Musical at the
American Girl Place Theater in New York
City. She has also been in productions in
the JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly, NJ
such as Alice in Wonderland (Alice) and
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Lucy).
Olivia Rand (Gabby) is thrilled to be a part
of Generations. Previous readings and
workshops: 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T with Eric
McCormack and Kerry Butler, Captain Louie
presented to Steven Schwatrz for
i-Theatrics, New Kid on The Block written by
John Forster and Space Camp The Musical
at the Westchester Browadway Dinner
Theatre. Olivia has performed in close to 30
regional theatre productions. Some favorites
are: A Christmas Carol (Fan 10), Wizard of
Oz (Dorothy), Annie (Molly), Cinderella
(Portia), The Tempest (Miranda) and
Princess Ying Yawalack (King and I). Olivia
studies voice with Amelia DeMayo, dance
with the Westchester Ballet Center, is
represented by the Carson-Adler Agency
and proudly works as a junior director for
RFKT where she teaches musical theatre to
children grades K-2. For my siblings Zach,
Ava, Elijah and especially Chloe who I know
is always watching down on me.
of Generations. Previous readings and
workshops: 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T with Eric
McCormack and Kerry Butler, Captain Louie
presented to Steven Schwatrz for
i-Theatrics, New Kid on The Block written by
John Forster and Space Camp The Musical
at the Westchester Browadway Dinner
Theatre. Olivia has performed in close to 30
regional theatre productions. Some favorites
are: A Christmas Carol (Fan 10), Wizard of
Oz (Dorothy), Annie (Molly), Cinderella
(Portia), The Tempest (Miranda) and
Princess Ying Yawalack (King and I). Olivia
studies voice with Amelia DeMayo, dance
with the Westchester Ballet Center, is
represented by the Carson-Adler Agency
and proudly works as a junior director for
RFKT where she teaches musical theatre to
children grades K-2. For my siblings Zach,
Ava, Elijah and especially Chloe who I know
is always watching down on me.
Sara Ravid (Female Swing) is twelve years
old, and lives in New Jersey. She discovered
her love for musical theatre at the age of
eight, when she performed in Joseph and
the Technicolor Dreamcoat at Leonia
Summerstage. She recently performed in
another show, Oklahoma! at Leonia
Summerstage. She has also appeared in
various shows at the JCC, such as Alice in
Wonderland, (Queen of Hearts) Anything
Goes and More (Reno Sweeney) and
Pirates and Pinafores (Ruth). In addition to
acting, Sara is taking voice lessons with
Amelia DeMayo and her associates, and has
been taking dance at Progressive Dance
Studio for close to six years. Sara is thrilled
to be playing Zoe in this performance of
Generations. She would like to thank Matt,
her family, and the entire cast for being so
supportive.
old, and lives in New Jersey. She discovered
her love for musical theatre at the age of
eight, when she performed in Joseph and
the Technicolor Dreamcoat at Leonia
Summerstage. She recently performed in
another show, Oklahoma! at Leonia
Summerstage. She has also appeared in
various shows at the JCC, such as Alice in
Wonderland, (Queen of Hearts) Anything
Goes and More (Reno Sweeney) and
Pirates and Pinafores (Ruth). In addition to
acting, Sara is taking voice lessons with
Amelia DeMayo and her associates, and has
been taking dance at Progressive Dance
Studio for close to six years. Sara is thrilled
to be playing Zoe in this performance of
Generations. She would like to thank Matt,
her family, and the entire cast for being so
supportive.
The New Jersey Jewish Standard newspaper article about Black Box
co-founders Matt Okin and Avi Kunstler and their exciting new project.
Click here for the online article. (Note: the show was originally called,
Tribes.)
| Reviews |
Dan Viola, (Grandpa/Ash) an incoming
freshman at Rider University, is ecstatic to
be working on Generations: The Musical.
Realizing his hidden passion for theater his
sophomore year, he has performed in many
productions including Neil Berg's The Prince
& The Pauper (as Fr. Andrew), Godspell (as
Lamar), The World High School Premier of
Miss Saigon (as The Engineer), Ellie
Greenwich's Leader of the Pack (as Gus
Sharkey/Ensemble), Into The Woods (as
Wolf), The Sound of Music (as Rolf), FAME:
The Drama (as Leroy Johnson), UrinEtown:
The musical (nominated for a Helen Hayes
Youth Theater award as Officer Lockstock),
and Sweet Charity (as Vittorio Vidal). He has
studied voice and piano under Jeannie
Donato for over a year. He would like to
thank his friends and family for their
constant support, especially Tara. Thanks to
the entire cast and staff of Generations for
making this production such a memorable
experience.
freshman at Rider University, is ecstatic to
be working on Generations: The Musical.
Realizing his hidden passion for theater his
sophomore year, he has performed in many
productions including Neil Berg's The Prince
& The Pauper (as Fr. Andrew), Godspell (as
Lamar), The World High School Premier of
Miss Saigon (as The Engineer), Ellie
Greenwich's Leader of the Pack (as Gus
Sharkey/Ensemble), Into The Woods (as
Wolf), The Sound of Music (as Rolf), FAME:
The Drama (as Leroy Johnson), UrinEtown:
The musical (nominated for a Helen Hayes
Youth Theater award as Officer Lockstock),
and Sweet Charity (as Vittorio Vidal). He has
studied voice and piano under Jeannie
Donato for over a year. He would like to
thank his friends and family for their
constant support, especially Tara. Thanks to
the entire cast and staff of Generations for
making this production such a memorable
experience.
Rachel Shamosh (Zoe) is 13 years old and
lives in New Jersey. She has appeared in
many musical theater productions at the
Palistage Youth Theatre including Once
upon a Fairy Tale, Little Toughs, South
Pacific, Beauty and the Beast, Snow White
and Cinderella. She also appeared as
Frieda in the traveling production of “You’re
a Good Man, Charlie Brown” and Alice in the
Centerstage Musical Theater production of
Alice through the Looking Glass. As a
member of the New York City Opera
Children’s Chorus, Rachel performed in
“La Boheme” in 2004. She also appeared in
a United Way television commercial that
aired during the SuperBowl in 2002. Rachel
is so happy to be a member of the original
cast of Generations and would like to thank
her fellow cast members, an amazing band
and all of her coaches including Matt Okin,
Deborah Roberts, Amelia DeMayo, Vera
Huff and Heidi Stallings for this wonderful
experience.
lives in New Jersey. She has appeared in
many musical theater productions at the
Palistage Youth Theatre including Once
upon a Fairy Tale, Little Toughs, South
Pacific, Beauty and the Beast, Snow White
and Cinderella. She also appeared as
Frieda in the traveling production of “You’re
a Good Man, Charlie Brown” and Alice in the
Centerstage Musical Theater production of
Alice through the Looking Glass. As a
member of the New York City Opera
Children’s Chorus, Rachel performed in
“La Boheme” in 2004. She also appeared in
a United Way television commercial that
aired during the SuperBowl in 2002. Rachel
is so happy to be a member of the original
cast of Generations and would like to thank
her fellow cast members, an amazing band
and all of her coaches including Matt Okin,
Deborah Roberts, Amelia DeMayo, Vera
Huff and Heidi Stallings for this wonderful
experience.
Daniel Chelemer (Zach)
Chloe Roe (Bonnie) is excited to be a part
of Generations, the Musical. Chloe is a
home schooled 3rd grader who has had
roles in Fiona, New Kid on the Block, Alice in
Wonderland, Annie and is currently in
rehearsal for Willy Wonka at the Tarry Town
Music Hall. Chloe, is a member of the New
York Opera's Children's choir. Thank you to
Amelia DeMayo, Vera Huff and Matt Okin.
All my love to my family.
of Generations, the Musical. Chloe is a
home schooled 3rd grader who has had
roles in Fiona, New Kid on the Block, Alice in
Wonderland, Annie and is currently in
rehearsal for Willy Wonka at the Tarry Town
Music Hall. Chloe, is a member of the New
York Opera's Children's choir. Thank you to
Amelia DeMayo, Vera Huff and Matt Okin.
All my love to my family.
Yuval Talby's (Nate) love for performing
arts was first discovered when he captured
the center of the dance stage at his cousin's
Bar Mitzvah, when he was 18 months old. It
was further expressed in his love of singing
current music as well as oldies, with a
special love for the Beatles and Elton John.
Since then he has participated in the
Tenafly high School production of the King
and I as a young prince and in the Palistage
Youth Theatre production of Alice in
Wonderland in various roles and in multiple
school productions. Yuval is developing his
voice skills with Amelya DeMayo's group and
in his free time is working to expand his
repertoire as an amateur magician.
arts was first discovered when he captured
the center of the dance stage at his cousin's
Bar Mitzvah, when he was 18 months old. It
was further expressed in his love of singing
current music as well as oldies, with a
special love for the Beatles and Elton John.
Since then he has participated in the
Tenafly high School production of the King
and I as a young prince and in the Palistage
Youth Theatre production of Alice in
Wonderland in various roles and in multiple
school productions. Yuval is developing his
voice skills with Amelya DeMayo's group and
in his free time is working to expand his
repertoire as an amateur magician.
