Nazareth University Theatre and Dance Department

It is a tremendous honor to welcome to campus this Friday for an amazing all-day masterclass filled with one-on-one work and lectures!

Marci is a singer, speech pathologist and clinical singing voice specialist. An active performer in her earlier years, Marci completed her degree in vocal performance at Peabody Conservatory before entering the field of Speech-Language Pathology. Specializing in the rehabilitation of injured voices, Marci has worked clinically for over 22 years at The University of Michigan Vocal Health Center, which was recently ranked nationally in the top 1% for patient satisfaction and care. Additionally, she serves as the on-site vocal health consultant to the Department of Musical Theatre at the University of Michigan. Marci teaches workshops and lectures nationally and internationally on a wide array of topics, including vocal fitness, the application of SOVTs to voice training, managing vocal injuries and rehabilitation in elite singers, the application of kinesiology
and motor learning principles to voice training, and healthy belting. Marci is the co-author of The Vocal Athlete and The Vocal Athlete- Application and Technique for the Hybrid Singer, now in its 3rd Edition. She is a featured author in several voice pedagogy books and a collaborator on numerous research publications. Among the first cohort to receive the PAVA-RV distinction, Marci co-chairs the PAVA Standing Symposium Executive Committee and was recently re-elected as Vice President for the incoming Board of Directors. She is guest faculty at The New CCM Summer Pedagogy Institute at Shenandoah and was recently a featured voice expert on the award-winning Canadian science documentary program The Nature of Things - A User’s Guide to the Voice. In addition to her clinical practice, Marci maintains a private voice studio and consulting practice. Her varied clients include performers, executives, and teachers spanning the Boardroom, Broadway stage, Metropolitan Opera, and everything in between.

HEAD OVER HEELS!!
The gates to Arcadia have closed. Congratulations to the whole community that brought this incredible show to life. What an important story to be telling in these times. Cheers!!
• Director Choreographer
• Music Direction
• Scenic Designer Vince Salpietro
• Costume Designer: Laura Vitale
• Lighting Designer: Emily Stork
• Sound Designer: Bob Puff
• Wig Designer: Alina Staring
• Principals
Max Bass, Cassie Murphy, Chrissy Noble-Speedie, Kevin Torello, Olivia Lynch, Gaby Arroyo, Connor Vaccari, Hayden Singer
• Ensemble
Taelor Bailey, Kevin Grumbley, Miranda Jane, Devin Rain Leonard, David Mammano, Avery McKelvey, Tina Nakata, Alyssa Rodriguez, Jack Sisk, Brendan Martinez, Amy Warsaw, Alexander Yagud-Wolek
• Swings
Jaiden Leo Riley, Emma Theriot, Katy Hawthorne, Ally Lilah Wolfe
• Understudies
Tayler Aprile, Madeline Downey, Ben Garcia-Black, Zoë Briggs, Levi Kaplan Skolnik, Jordan Goodman
• Thank You
Assist to the Director Assist to the Choreographer
Dance Captain
Assist to the Music Director
Production Manager: Jenn Lyons
Rehearsal Director
Stage Manager: Stephanie Frost
Assist Stage Manager: Geneva Pace
Assist Stage Manager: Allie Seebode
Assist Costume Designer: Jasper McRae
Assist Lighting Designer: Charlie Camping
PAs: Morgan, Naomi, Natalie, Sarah, Sawyer

The audiences are HEAD OVER HEELS for our production!! You have two more chances to catch this incredible show. See you soon.

Head Over Heels
Songs by The Go-Go’s
Based on ‘The Arcadia’ by Sir Philip Sidney
Conceived and Original Book by Jeff Whitty
Adapted by James Magruder
Director and Choreographer: Lainie Sakakura
Music Direction: Sean Michael Flowers
Scenic Designer: Vince Salpietro
Costume Designer: Laura Vitale
Lighting Designer: Emily Stork
Sound Designer: Bob Puff
Wig Designer: Alina Staring
Assistant to the Director: Katy Hawthorne
Assistant to the Choreographer: Ally Lilah Wolfe
Assistant Music Director: Shane Taylor
Dance Captain: Jaiden Leo Riley
Assistant Costume Designer: Jasper McRae
Assistant Lighting Designer: Charlie Camping
Stage Manager: Stephanie Frost
ASMs: Geneva Pace, Allie Seebode
Production Photos: Ron Heerkens Jr // Goat Factory Media


Saturday, April 5
2–4 p.m.
Arts Center, Callahan Theater

Saturday, April 5
7:30–9:30 p.m.
Arts Center, Callahan Theater

Written by James Magruder with music by the Go-Go’s

Directed & Choreographed by Lainie Sakakura

Music Directed by Sean Michael Flowers

Head Over Heels is the bold new musical comedy from the visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q and Spring Awakening. This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band the Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” and “Mad About You.”

A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts.

Why are people fleeing the kingdom? And no, it’s not just a massive snake. HEAD OVER HEELS, back tonight for a spectacular show!!

Head Over Heels
Songs by The Go-Go’s
Based on ‘The Arcadia’ by Sir Philip Sidney
Conceived and Original Book by Jeff Whitty
Adapted by James Magruder
Director and Choreographer: Lainie Sakakura
Music Direction: Sean Michael Flowers
Scenic Designer: Vince Salpietro
Costume Designer: Laura Vitale
Lighting Designer: Emily Stork
Sound Designer: Bob Puff
Wig Designer: Alina Staring
Assistant to the Director: Katy Hawthorne
Assistant to the Choreographer: Ally Lilah Wolfe
Assistant Music Director: Shane Taylor
Dance Captain: Jaiden Leo Riley
Assistant Costume Designer: Jasper McRae
Assistant Lighting Designer: Charlie Camping
Stage Manager: Stephanie Frost
ASMs: Geneva Pace, Allie Seebode
Production Photos: Ron Heerkens Jr // Goat Factory Media


Friday, April 4
7:30–9:30 p.m.
Arts Center, Callahan Theater

Saturday, April 5
2–4 p.m.
Arts Center, Callahan Theater

Saturday, April 5
7:30–9:30 p.m.
Arts Center, Callahan Theater

Written by James Magruder with music by the Go-Go’s

Directed & Choreographed by Lainie Sakakura

Music Directed by Sean Michael Flowers

Head Over Heels is the bold new musical comedy from the visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q and Spring Awakening. This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band the Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” and “Mad About You.”

A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts.

Why are people fleeing the kingdom? And no, it's not just a massive snake. HEAD OVER HEELS, back tonight for a spectacular show!!

Head Over Heels
Songs by The Go-Go’s
Based on ‘The Arcadia’ by Sir Philip Sidney
Conceived and Original Book by Jeff Whitty
Adapted by James Magruder
Director and Choreographer: Lainie Sakakura
Music Direction: Sean Michael Flowers
Scenic Designer: Vince Salpietro
Costume Designer: Laura Vitale
Lighting Designer: Emily Stork
Sound Designer: Bob Puff
Wig Designer: Alina Staring
Assistant to the Director: Katy Hawthorne
Assistant to the Choreographer: Ally Lilah Wolfe
Assistant Music Director: Shane Taylor
Dance Captain: Jaiden Leo Riley
Assistant Costume Designer: Jasper McRae
Assistant Lighting Designer: Charlie Camping
Stage Manager: Stephanie Frost
ASMs: Geneva Pace, Allie Seebode
Production Photos: Ron Heerkens Jr // Goat Factory Media


Friday, April 4
7:30–9:30 p.m.
Arts Center, Callahan Theater

Saturday, April 5
2–4 p.m.
Arts Center, Callahan Theater

Saturday, April 5
7:30–9:30 p.m.
Arts Center, Callahan Theater

Written by James Magruder with music by the Go-Go’s

Directed & Choreographed by Lainie Sakakura

Music Directed by Sean Michael Flowers

Head Over Heels is the bold new musical comedy from the visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q and Spring Awakening. This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band the Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” and “Mad About You.”

A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts.

What's driving everyone away from the kingdom? And no, it's not just a huge scary snake!! HEAD OVER HEELS!! Join us tonight for another thrilling show!

WELCOME TO ARCADIA🎸✨
✨HAPPY OPENING HEAD OVER HEELS✨

Head Over Heels
Songs by The Go-Go’s
Based on ‘The Arcadia’ by Sir Philip Sidney
Conceived and Original Book by Jeff Whitty
Adapted by James Magruder
Director and Choreographer: Lainie Sakakura
Music Direction: Sean Michael Flowers
Scenic Designer: Vince Salpietro
Costume Designer: Laura Vitale
Lighting Designer: Emily Stork
Sound Designer: Bob Puff
Wig Designer: Alina Staring
Assistant to the Director: Katy Hawthorne
Assistant to the Choreographer: Ally Lilah Wolfe
Dance Captain: Jaiden Leo Riley
Assistant Costume Designer: Jasper McRae
Assistant Lighting Designer: Charlie Camping
Stage Manager: Stephanie Frost
ASMs: Geneva Pace, Allie Seebode
Production Photos: Ron Heerkens Jr // Goat Factory Media


Thursday, April 3
7:30–9:30 p.m.
Arts Center, Callahan Theater

Friday, April 4
7:30–9:30 p.m.
Arts Center, Callahan Theater

Saturday, April 5
2–4 p.m.
Arts Center, Callahan Theater

Saturday, April 5
7:30–9:30 p.m.
Arts Center, Callahan Theater

Written by James Magruder with music by the Go-Go’s

Directed & Choreographed by Lainie Sakakura

Music Directed by Sean Michael Flowers

Head Over Heels is the bold new musical comedy from the visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q and Spring Awakening. This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band the Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” and “Mad About You.”

A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts.

Aren’t you absolutely “HEAD OVER HEELS” for this incredible cast!! We’re down to the final countdown - just two weeks until the gates to Arcadia are opened!!🎸✨
Head Over Heels
Thursday, April 3
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Arts Center, Callahan Theater
Friday, April 4
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Arts Center, Callahan Theater
Saturday, April 5
2-4 p.m.
Arts Center, Callahan Theater
Saturday, April 5
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Arts Center, Callahan Theater
Written by James Magruder with music by the Go-Go’s
Directed & Choreographed by Lainie Sakakura
Music Directed by Sean Michael Flowers
Head Over Heels is the bold new musical comedy from the visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q and Spring Awakening. This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band the Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s
“’Heaven is a Place on Earth, and “Mad About You
A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction-only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts.

We are nearing the end of our “Senior Spotlight” series! After an incredible night at Geva Theatre Center yesterday, there’s now just one week left before we send our seniors to NYC for their Senior Showcase! 💜💛

Introducing…
Ben Garcia-Blackgarciablack

Join us TOMORROW night @ 7:30p for the Nazareth University Senior Showcase at Geva! This event is open to the public and free to attend. No RSVP needed - first come, first served! Come support our senior class before they head off to NYC next week! 💜💛

Come support our Musical Theatre BFA Class of 2025 TOMORROW @ 7p at Geva Theatre!! This event is open to the public and free to attend with general admission seating. No RSVP needed - first come, first served! 💛💜

✨HEAD OVER HEELS✨

Thursday, April 3
7:30–9:30 p.m.
Arts Center, Callahan Theater

Friday, April 4
7:30–9:30 p.m.
Arts Center, Callahan Theater

Saturday, April 5
2–4 p.m.
Arts Center, Callahan Theater

Saturday, April 5
7:30–9:30 p.m.
Arts Center, Callahan Theater

Written by James Magruder with music by the Go-Go’s

Directed & Choreographed by Lainie Sakakura

Music Directed by Sean Michael Flowers

Head Over Heels is the bold new musical comedy from the visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q and Spring Awakening. This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band the Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” and “Mad About You.”

A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts.