Rent School Edition - April 22 - April 24, 2016
Mount St. Michael Academy
Crew Who's Who
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Marc Silva
Director
Marc 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 to pursue his career in the arts by becoming the Assistant Director of Theatre Arts at Cardinal Spellman H.S. and then The Director of Theatre Arts directing Footloose and West Side Story. He is currently the drama director for the SFA Drama Club. Some his credits while working for House of Mercado Entertainment include; the Vegas Hit “Wickedville” at the MGM Grand Las Vegas, and performing for David Guetta in Puerto Rico for their “Yelloween” party.
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Stacy Penson
Musical Director
Mr. Penson 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. Mr. Penson has performed in Germany, France, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and Japan. Moreover, he continues to coach some of the brightest talent in the performing arts!
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Jessica Santomassimo
Choreographer
Jessica is delighted to be back at The Mount. Jessica is a Pre-K teacher 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)
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