Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical - March 12 - March 16, 2025
Branford High School Performing Arts
Crew Who's Who
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Mike Martone Jr.
Musical Director
Mike graduated from Branford High School in 2001 where he once was fortunate to grace this very stage as a cast and pit member. He attendedWestern Connecticut State University where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Music education. Mike performed in several operas as a member of the WCSU Opera Ensemble. Mike graduated with high honors and was awarded the Ruth P. DeVillafranca Certificate, which is given to the most promising music educator as deemed by the music faculty. He also has his Masters of Science in Music Education from WCSU, again graduating Magna Cum Laude. As a founding member of the Shoreline Theatre Company alongwith Colin Sheehan, they have brought the local communities the opportunity to learn musical theater and continue that passion well into adulthood. "I am thankful for my theater family, it brings me joy that I am confident I would be unable to find any place else."
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Colin Sheehan
Director
Colin serves as the Arts, Culture & Special Events Coordinator for the Town of Branford, Associate Artistic Director at Legacy Theatre & Co-Founder/Co-Artistic Director of Branford Parks & Recreation Shoreline Theatre Company. He graduated from BHS & earned a B.A. in Theatre & Speech Performance from Wagner College. In 2003 he made his Broadway debut in the closing night of Les Misérables. Colin has appeared on television and has produced, directed, hosted & performed in the tristate area & abroad with Broadway Cruises, Nickelodeon Cruises, & R Family Vacations Cruises. He is a philanthropist & has hosted, produced & raised funds & awareness for organizations in Branford & beyond. Colin is a former Branford Community Foundation Board Member, Lions Club Member, Beacon Award Winner, Broadway World CT Award Winning Director & Guncle to ClaireBear and Emma Kay! For more information, visit: ColinSheehanEvents.com.
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