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Scott Harris
Director
is the Theatre Director at Rye Neck High School. Scott began acting when, on a whim, he tried out for his high school musical "Sugar" in his Freshman year. After graduating from Penn State University, he became a professional actor, performing in musicals and plays all over the country, including national tours, regional theatre, and Off-Broadway in NYC. He has appeared in TV shows, feature films, and commercials. He is a member of Actors Equity, the Dramatists Guild, and the Screen Actors Guild. He received his Masters degree in Theatre/Playwriting from Texas State University, and is thrilled to now be in his fourth year as part of the wonderful Rye Neck school district. He teaches three levels of acting courses, plus Technical Theatre, Musical Theatre, and Art of Argument. He is the Chorus director, the Thespians advisor, and the A Cappella advisor. Scott also initiated and directs the Fall plays at Rye Neck. Thanks to Jesse, Mark, Karen, and of course, mom.
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Mark Galinovsky
Music Director/Pit Conductor
is adjunct faculty in the vocal department at NYU Steinhardt as well as a resident music director for Piper Theatre and the Westchester Sandbox Theatre. His recent musical directing credits include "The Extraordinary Fall of the Four-Legged Woman" (Soho Playhouse), "Seussical" (Little Radical Theatrics), "A Little Night Music" (NYU Players Club), & "Sweeney Todd." Other organizations he has worked with include Broadway Youth Ensemble, Davenport Theatrical, Village Light Opera Group, NYMF, The Secret Theatre, and Untitled Theatre #61. Upcoming: "The Lightning Thief" (Lucille Lortel Theatre).
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Jesse Pellegrino
Choreographer
is thrilled to be part of the Rye Neck family! Favorite choreography credits include Into The Woods, The Music Man (RNHS), Seussical JR, Thoroughly Modern Millie JR (RNMS), Sweet Charity, Big Fish, Urinetown, Beauty and the Beast JR, Elf JR, Cinderella, How To Succeed, Shrek, Peter Pan, Joseph and Grease! Jesse will be directing and choreographing the upcoming production of The Sound of Music for RNMS, premiering this June. Jesse trained at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy and SUNY New Paltz in Musical Theatre and Dance. He would like to thank his wonderful Dance Captain, Ellie Williams, for her dedication to this production! Thank you to this amazing cast and crew for all their hard work! He would also like to thank Scott, Mark, Karen and Jill for everything. Huge thanks to all of my family and friends who continually support what I do for love! All my love to my seniors who will be going on to greatness next year. You'll be missed! STAKE IT! For mom.
