In the Heights

In the Heights - April 24 - April 26, 2015

Mount St. Michael Academy

Crew Who's Who

Marc Silva

Director

Marc Silva received formal training as a Dance and Theatre Minor at Manhattanville College, as well as One-On-One Productions under the direction of Matthew Bonifacio, Sundance Film Winner and Director. He trained and danced for Max Luna III from the renowned Alvin Alley Company, in Parallel Lifetimes where The Martha Gram Co. opened for them. He became the house choreographer for the legendary Sound Factory Night Club under the direction of Rafi Mercado. Marc continued his career in the arts as Assistant Director of Theatre Arts at Cardinal Spellman H.S. and later Director for Footloose and West Side Story. He is currently the drama director for the SFA Drama Club. Some of Marc Silva’s credits while working for House of Mercado Entertainment include ”, the Vegas Hit “Wickedville” at the MGM Grand Las Vegas, and his most recent was performing for David Guetta in Pureto Rico for their “Yelloween” party.
Stacy Penson

Musical Director

has worked as music director for 5 Broadway productions and for numerous artists in the music industry. He has collaborated with artists such as Alecia Keys, Angie Stone, Patti LaBelle, Brian Mcknight and Kathleen Battle, to name a few. He has also worked on the music staff at University Of Michigan, Butler University, and Bowling Green State University as conductor, pianist, and instructor.
Jessica Santomassimo

Choreographer

After working at St Francis Assisi as choreographer, she is delighted to be making her debut at Mount St. Michael. Jessica is a Pre-K teacher’s assistant at St. Francis Xavier. She started dancing at a very early age and later found her love for theater. Jessica has competed in several dance completions as well as performed in many musicals. Credits include: West Side Story (Anita), Aida (Amnersis), Footloose (principle dancer), The Music Man (dancer), Anything Goes (Bonnie) Movie credits: Its Complicated (extra) The Bounty Hunter (extra).
Michael Santomassimo

Assistant Choreographer

Michael is a junior dance major at LaGuardia High School. After just performing “In the Heights” at LaGuardia, he is excited to be assisting his sister. Michael has competed in many dance competitions and performances. He has been in several shows including The New Kid on tour. Michael hopes to continue with an arts career in the future.