Mike Martone Jr.'s
Personal Thank You's
To Colin, as we continue our directorial journey here in Branford, I want to thank you for always being willing to work hard to get our kids to an amazing performance. I will cherish the moments we worked together in rehearsal to create “magic” together! There is no place I would rather be than in “our church” the theater.
To Paola, our choreographer and spiritual leader! Thank you for all the time and effort you put into Matilda! I appreciate your contributions and the work you did with the cast to bring the show together. Thank you again for making this such a special experience for our students!
To Scott, thank you for being an unstoppable force in the creation of the spring musical every year! I am always so impressed by the dedication and respect you show to this program. From promotion, sponsorships, costumes, props, and a million other needs, you are an integral part in anything and everything, and you always deliver at the highest level. Thank you for being you, these shows would truly be impossible without you!!!
To Adam, I am continually impressed by your work and ability to grow as a technical designer and tech teacher from show to show. I am so proud to be a small part of your professional journey. I hope we can work together creating magic theater moments for a very long time. Thank you!
To Kathie and Kellie, alongside so many more volunteers who have made this musical successful! You all stepped up in such a large way this year, especially Kellie, who went way above and beyond for this show. Thank you Kellie for saving the day! I love you all, thank you for
what you do!
To Lauren, I appreciate you ensuring ticket sales are successful. It is a pleasure and relief to know that teachers in this building are willing to give time to the successes of their students outside of the school day. Thank you!
Avery, Max, Cooper and Abby - You are the strongest stage management team we’ve had, and you have been the absolute best from the very start of this production!!! Every year you prove to be a stronger and more self-sufficient team. Thank you for continuing to set the bar so high!
To my Set Construction Team for taking my insane visions and making them a reality. This show could never happen with your dedication and expertise. There is no better group in the world to work with!
To Brendan, I am so lucky to have such an amazing sound team. I truly appreciate all that you do. Thank you for being such consummate and knowledgeable professionals!!!
A very special thanks to my family, who always gives me exactly what I need to succeed. I hope you know what you all mean to me, I could not be the person I am without all of you. Your love and support is unwavering and unmatched. I love you, Thank You!!!!
To my dad, who is a guiding force in set construction and design. I am glad to have you by my side and supporting me in my ideas and builds. Whenever I need you, you are there, a comfort I certainly will never take for granted. I love you!
As usual, I would like to dedicate this show to my mom, without her I am not sure I would be here in Branford. While her physical absence is ever present, the traditions she left behind keep her spirit with us at all times. She would have loved this! But I take comfort in knowing she is here watching over me every day! I miss and love you!!!
