Anything Goes Young Performers Edition Creative Team
Co-Director
Danielle Bihuniak-KeeleyIn addition to teaching 7th & 8th grade science Mrs. Bihuniak thoroughly enjoys the time she gets to spend working with the amazing cast crew & alumni in the theater. This is the 9th show she has had the pleasure of directing at Kumpf such as Legally Blonde, High School Musical 1 & 2, Footloose, and Fame.
Mrs. Bihuniak has always loved musical theater and is so excited to share it with both her daughter & her students. She would like to thank all the wonderful co-workers, Kumpf theater alumni, and theater parents for all their hard work in making this show such a success. Most of all she would like to thank her family for all their love and support. Enjoy the show.
Co-Director
Michele GreenspanIn addition to teaching 6th & 7th grade English Language Arts Ms. Greenspan loves sharing her lifelong passion for the Performing Arts with the students of Kumpf. In addition to directing at Kumpf for the last several years Ms. Greenspan also enjoys stepping out onto the stage in various local theaters most recently performing as Deb in Elf at CDC. She would like to thank all her student actors for their hard work, and her family and fiance for all their help & support.
Student Director
Talia FabrizzioTalia Fabrizzio is currently a senior at Academy for Performing Arts at UCVTS, and is so excited to be assistant directing Anything Goes here at Kumpf! A Kumpf Theatre alumni, Talia is so thankful for the opportunity to help out the next generation of talent at CHK. Most often found on the stage, Talia’s favorite roles include Elle Woods (Legally Blonde) and Roxie Hart (Chicago), in which she was nominated for both the 2022 and 2023 Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards for Outstanding Leading Actress. She loves to perform and train her craft, and therefore intends to pursue her Bachelors in Fine Arts for Musical Theatre in college. Talia would like to thank Ms. Greenspan and Ms. Buihuniak for entrusting her to be their right hand man and for teaching her so much. Also, a very special thank you goes out to Mrs. Fabrizzio (thanks Mom)! Finally, Talia would like to thank the entire cast and crew for working so hard to put together an amazing show. You guys are so fierce! Break legs!
Set Designer
Thomas PeitzMr. Peitz has worked as an art teacher for Kumpf Middle School for 10 years. He is the Art Club advisor and Drama Club co-advisor with Ms. Greenspan. Mr. Peitz has also been the Set Design advisor for the school plays for several years. Each year, Mr. Peitz has a crew of students who build, paint, design, and illustrate a variety of props and flats. Mr. Peitz would like to thank all of the hard working students involved in set design for spending their hours after school getting their hands dirty. Mr. Peitz would also like to thank all of his coworkers for their support and creative influence.
Stage Manager
Xeyla FigueroaThis is Xeyla’s fourth year in the Kumpf Musical Program. She graduated from Kumpf last year and is back this year to help manage stage crew. She has always loved all things musical theater and couldn’t be more excited to be back this year. She is so thankful for this opportunity and can’t wait for this year's show!!
Stage Manager
Stanley LiStanley Li is ecstatic to be the crew leader in Anything Goes. He has loved doing tech with CHK since he was in 6th grade moving props in Fame Junior. Credits include Fame Junior and High School Musical 2 Junior in which he moved props around for scene changes. Stanley is also involved in the school's esport team, PALS, KTV, choir, chorale, band, and jazz band. Outside of school he does swimming, drawing, printmaking, and gaming. Stanley would like to thank Miss. Greenspan, Mrs. Bihuniak, his friends and family for their support and help through his 3 years in play.
Crew Leader
Lilijana JadroA veteran performer, Lilijana is excited to be joining stage crew. Favorite past roles include ensemble in the pilot production of Beetlejuice Jr (Pixie Dust Players), Elsa in Frozen Jr (VRS) , Scar in Lion King Jr (Theatrical Artists Prep), and Iris Kelly in Fame Jr (Theatrical Artists Prep). Lili loves Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, cats, reading, and Croatia. She wants to thank the musical directors for giving her the opportunity to work behind the scenes, and her parents for always doing triple backflips for her.
Cast Leader
Lauren GluckLauren is super excited to be a part of her 3rd and final show at Kumpf. She was in High School Musical 2 Jr. last year as a jock and in Fame Jr. as a musician as well as two other shows at Hehnly. In her free time she takes many dance classes and is a cheerleader. Lauren would like to thank Ms. Greenspan, Mrs.Bihuniak and the Cast & Crew for an amazing show!
Co-Dance Captain
Olivia CatarinoOlivia is excited to be Captain in her third show at Kumpf! Olivia has been in Frozen Jr., The Big One-Oh, Fame Jr., High School Musical 2 Jr., and Elf Jr. before Anything Goes Jr. Olivia also participates in drama club, choir, chorale, NJHS, and kTV at Kumpf. She also takes many different dance classes. Olivia also assistant-teaches a tap class for younger kids. She wants to thank her family and friends for helping and supporting her throughout the show. And of course thanks to Miss Greenspan and Mrs. Bihuniak for directing such an amazing show. Good luck everyone!
Co-Dance Captain
Sophia CruzThis is Sophia’s third and final musical production at Kumpf. Here, Sophia has been in the productions of Fame Jr and High School Musical 2 Jr. In school, Sophia also participates in band, jazz band, yearbook club, and kTV. Outside of school, this year Sophia also participated in the Clark Crusaders cheer program. She also enjoys taking weekly dance classes at Yvette's Dance Studio which include ballet, jazz, tap, pointe, and modern. Sophia has also been part of Moving Youth Dance Company in Cranford NJ since 2019 and will be participating in their production of The Wizard Of Oz later this year. Sophia would like to thank her parents, friends, and dance teachers for always believing in her and would like to give Mrs Bihuniak and Ms Greenspan a special thank you for helping her become the performer she is today through the years!
Lighting Designer & Co-Dance Captain
Gwen OlearGwen is an eighth grader at Kumpf participating in her final year of the play. She is an active member of the school community as she is also KTV’s spirit manager and a student council member. Outside of school, Gwen is a devoted dancer, taking four classes while student teaching and working on a solo. Gwen has recently begun learning to play the guitar as well. Some of her favorite things include Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, Starbucks, and everything Disney. She would like to thank Ms. Greenspan and Ms. Bihuniak for everything they’ve done for her throughout her time in the play program.
Sound Board Operator
Aubrey PizzellaAubrey has been doing crew for the past 3 years. She does other things such as Color Guard for ALJ, Band, Choir. She is also a big Taylor Swift fan and loves her music. She is excited about this year's show because there are many new people! She would like to thank Claudia Marciniszyn for being her partner in crime for 2 years. Due to this being Aubrey’s last year in the Kumpf Musical, She would like to thank Ms.Greenspan and Mrs.Bihuniak for being the best teachers she could ask for.
Sound Board Operator
Claudia MarciniszynClaudia did sound on the last show High School Musical 2, and she is doing sound this year too. Claudia does softball, and is in Ktv. Claudia is very excited for this year's show, and believes it's great, and the people in the show are amazing.
Original Creative Team
Backstage Crew: Isabella Arboleda, Luke Archibald, Marina Ayad, Kylie Casais, Chloe Collier, Gabby DeJesus, Eeshan Dixit, Justina Erszkowicz, Danah Espinoza Collantes, Lilijana Jadro, Gretchen Kihm, Victoria Koepfler, Ella Kraemer, Antigone Kyriacou, Ariadne Kyriacou, Stanley Li, Cole Linken, Claudia Marciniszyn, Gabriella Negrin, Ethan O'Brien, Gwen Olear, Olivia Origliato, Ralph Palma, Evangelia Papadakis, Melody Pelissier, Alexa Reis, Isabella Reyes, Sophia Robinson, Juliet Spond, Melanie Sutherland, Juliana Triolo, and Nicole Zdeb
Set Design Crew: Luke Archibald, Ainsley Barr, Joe Blizniak, Chloe Collier, Alexis Colon, Gabby DeJesus, Eeshan Dixit, Justina Erszkowicz, Xeyla Figueroa, Lilijana Jadro, Ella Kraemer, Antigone Kyriacou, Ariadne Kyriacou, Stanley Li, Cole Linken, Claudia Marciniszyn, Gabriella Negrin, Olivia Origliato, Ralph Palma, Evangelia Papadakis, Melody Pelissier, Kai Perez, Aubrey Pizzella, Isabella Reyes, Juliet Spond, Melanie Sutherland, Kaya Tasharofi, Juliana Triolo, Jade Vo, and Nicole Zdeb