Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell
Music by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick
Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick
Directed by Jeff Wilson
Music Direction by Karen Dalmer-Sheehy
Choreography by Denise Wornell
Sun Matinee 2pm | Sun 5/10, Sun 5/17
Sat Matinee 2pm | Sat 5/16
A musical twist on the Bard.
The Bottom brothers, two struggling playwrights in Renaissance London, need a hit. Easier said than done when your chief competition is local rock star, William Shakespeare. The Bottom brothers’ plan: write the world’s first musical! This rollicking song-and-dance extravaganza, nominated for ten Tony Awards during its smash Broadway run, sends up the Bard and Broadway and everything in between. Best of all, it can be enjoyed without CliffsNotes!
Something Rotten! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. MTIShows.com
Breathlessly funny.The New York Times
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SYNOPSIS:
PLACE: London
TIME: 1590s
THERE WILL BE ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION.
PRODUCTION HISTORY:
SOMETHING ROTTEN! was originally produced on Broadway by Kevin McCollum, Broadway Global Ventures CMC Mastro/Goodman, Jerry & Ronald Frankel, Morris Berchard, Kyodo Tokyo, Inc., Wendy Federman, Barbara Freitag, LAMS Productions Winkler/DeSimone, Timothy Laczynski, Dan Markley, Harris/Karmazin, Jam Theatricals, Robert Greenblatt,
and Jujamcyn Theaters. Developed in association with the 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle, WA, David Armstrong, Executive Producer and Artistic Director, Bernadine Griffin, Managing Director and Bill Berry, Producing Artistic Director.
DIRECTOR'S NOTE:
Something Rotten! is part musical theatre, part Shakespeare, and part Ren Faire. I saw the show on Broadway, and I knew that our audiences would love it! It’s been great fun working with this cast and crew, bringing this show to life. See if you can spot all the references to both Shakespeare and other musicals. I want to thank our talented cast and crew for their dedication, long hours, and hard work putting this show together.
WHO’S WHO:
CAST (in alphabetical order)
[he/him/his] is an actor, mover, and crooner based out of Poughkeepsie. A SUNY New Paltz Theatre alum, he was last seen at County Players in 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Chip Tolentino). Recent credits include Bat Boy and Songs for a New World (SUNY New Paltz). When not on stage, find Irving on the dance floor for a good ol’ line dance. Irving sends his love and gratitude to all of his friends and family that have supported him through the years as he returns to his calling. Additional love and gratitude to this wonderful cast and crew!
has been in many shows such as Hairspray, Legally Blonde, Bring It On, and The Lightning Thief (DCC). He hopes you enjoy the show. “To Thine Own Self Be True.” County Players debut!
[she/her/hers] is a summa cum laude graduate from the University at Buffalo with a BFA in Music Theatre. She is super-excited and thankful to be given the opportunity of playing her dream role! Some of her favorite credits include Rodger’s & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Outrage, 9 to 5, Ride the Cyclone (University at Buffalo), Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors (WCLOC Theatre Company), and Follies (Philipstown Depot Theatre). She would like to thank her family and friends for their constant love and support. “Break a leg to the amazing cast and production team of Something Rotten!“ She hopes you enjoy the show! And though she be but little, she is fierce (A Midsummer Night’s Dream Act III Scene II). County Players debut!
[she/her/hers] This is Megan’s third production with County Players. Her previous credits include Big Fish (Alabama Lamb) and Ragtime (ensemble). This is her second time performing in a production of Something Rotten!; she was lucky enough to be cast as Portia in North Star Theater Company’s 2025 summer production. Other credits include Follies (Philipstown Depot Theater), Into the Woods (Bright Star Productions), The Who’s Tommy (Shimmel Theater), and Factory Girls (Schaeberle Theater). A big thank you to all the amazing friends who continue to support Megan in her endeavors and help to be her right-hand man. It’s never too late to try.
is thrilled to be a part of this must-see, magical musical! She joined the local theater scene last year with County Players’ production of Big Fish (ensemble). Her performance background is in choir, a cappella, and ballroom dance. Occasionally, she acts as fairytale characters at children’s events with Starlight Studio. “I am so full of gratitude for every single person who has helped this production come together. And thank you to my friends and family, who have so lovingly dealt with me singing about eggs for months. Shake a leg!”
was last seen on stage on the County Players stage in the CP2 Readers’ Theatre production of Witch (Cuddy). Other performances with County Players include Ragtime (Tateh), An Ideal Husband (Vicomte de Nanjac), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Hysterium), Constellations (Narrator), Native Gardens (Pablo), and Young Frankenstein (Ensemble). Elsewhere, Glen was in the Up in One production of Sweeney Todd and Peter and the Starcatcher as well as CENTERstage’s productions of The Wizard of Oz and Shrek the Musical in Rhinebeck. As always, they thank Karen for her patience, Molly and Aidan for their support, and the rest of their family and friends for always being there to cheer them on. They hope you enjoy this play where the plot is oft conveyed through song!
most recently appeared in Man of La Mancha and Murder on the Orient Express at the Museum Village Theater. Other appearances include Shenandoah with John Cullum at the MUNY Opera in St. Louis, Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with BD Wong at the Westchester Broadway Theater and Annie at the La Comedia Dinner Theater in Cincinnati. Additional productions include, Carousel, Jesus Christ Superstar, Kismet, and A Streetcar Named Desire. Jim has appeared on the Guiding Light and Another World as well as in several national commercials and industrial shows for Lipton Foods, Hasbo, Kenner, and Mattel Toys. Before his career in theatre, Jim worked as a radio play-by-play announcer for football in New England. County Players debut!
is happy to be back on stage at County Players after appearing last year in Big Fish (Edward Bloom) and Lips Together, Teeth Apart (Sam). He made his CP debut in Ragtime (Younger Brother) in 2024 after a 20-year gap in performing. Most recently, Brian played in Mary Poppins at The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck. Brian thanks his husband for his never-ending support of Brian’s love for and return to theater. It’s a Musical!!!
[they/them/their] is a graduate of Valdosta State University with a Master of Music in Performance, and specializes in both opera and musical theater. This production marks a transition to the County Players stage following several performances across the region. Previous theatrical credits include The Wizard of Oz, Sweeney Todd, Mary Poppins, and The Wedding Singer (The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck). “Thanks to my fiancé, Shay, for the unwavering support, and to my friends among the cast and crew for making this such a wonderful experience. I look forward to welcoming the audience to merry old England to experience the crazy tales of the Bottom brothers!” County Players debut!
is glad to be back with County Players again after working on Big Fish last year. In NYC and DFW, he has directed, stage-managed, choreographed, and performed in several off-Broadway shows and festival pieces. Favorite performance credits include: My Fair Lady; When Pigs Fly; I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change!; You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown; Hello Dolly!; Hair; The Fantasticks; Dearly Departed; Don’t Dress For Dinne;, Kiss Me Kate; and Nice Work If You Can Get It. “Carlos, you did an amazing job on the choreography for this show!! I’m so proud of you! Thank you for all your love and support these past 21 years!!!”
What ho! Scott is verily delighted to joineth the merry cast and crew for this boisterous musical. Lasteth seen on the fair County Players stage as Karl the big gudgeon giant, that gent is oft encumbered with tosspot compliment or most wondrous size boots. Mayhap this timeth round his countenance shall appeareth less severe, his garb finer, and his shoes madeth quicker for dancing. As at each moment, prayeth pardon to his lovely wench Erica and the other folk putteth out across many a rehearsal. Alas… “All the world’s a stage.” Huzzah!
[he/him/his] is a recent graduate of the Schar School of Policy and Governance at George Mason University. His most recent productions include 9 to 5: The Musical; You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (George Mason Musical Theater), and The Classical Style (George Mason University Opera). Aiden is also a trained paralegal and open to making connections in the Hudson Valley. County Players debut!
Previous acting credits include 42nd Street and Godspell (Theatre on Main Street). He’d like to thank his mother and sister for their eternal support, and has enjoyed working hard with the cast and crew to bring you a great show! County Players debut!
was recently seen in Alice by Heart (SUNY Dutchess) and Urinetown the Musical (The Playhouse at Museum Village). When not on the stage, you can find Jonah serving tables, playing music, or on the trail. He would like to thank his mother for always supporting him in his ambitions and encouraging him to live a more holy life. County Players debut!
Previous credits include Hello, Dolly! (Yorktown Stage), Hairspray (Jefferson Performing Arts Center), Fiddler on the Roof (Jefferson Performing Arts Society). “Many thanks to my ever-supportive husband, family, and friends!” County Players debut!
[she/her/hers] enjoys the fine arts. County Players debut!
acting credits include Godspell (Theater on Main Street), Pink Think, Mario and the Comet that Stopped the World (New Plays for Young Audiences) and Guys and Dolls (Novato Theater Company) “Thank you to family and friends for all your love and support, especially my sweet girl, Reilly.” County Players debut!
was last seen in Follies (Philipstown Depot Theatre). Film, TV & Voice over credits include Marriage Material (Fox Searchlight), Conan (TBS), Sex Sent Me to the ER (TLC), Elder Scrolls: Dark Brotherhood (Bethesda Games) and The Tyra Banks Show. She performed for many years in LA with her improv troupe “Weird on Top” as well as directed various one act plays and theatre festivals. She has also written several screenplays and is working to get those produced. She is a proud Plus Size Model, and is a member of The Westchester Women’s Chorus going on tour this summer with the America 250th show. When not performing she can be found teaching Swim and Aqua Active at British Swim School in Poughkeepsie, or spending time with her beloved pups Luna and Nova. She thanks her family for their help and patience with her pups and her hectic schedule. County Players debut!
is very happy to be back on stage. Her credits include: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Thomaston Opera House), The Rocky Horror Show (The Colony Cafe), Girlfriend from Hell: The Musical in Concert (54 Below; Green Room 42), and Heathers (The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck). “Thank you to my wonderful husband for holding it down at home and for helping me play my favorite role ever: Mom to Clark.” County Players debut!
is beyond excited to be returning to the County Players stage after her recent performance in Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley (Mary Bennet). She began volunteering at the County Players in September, and is so grateful to have found such an amazing community. Josie is a senior at Roy C. Ketcham High School, and will be pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre this fall. “HUGE thanks to my parents for always encouraging me to live my dreams, and to my friends for being my biggest supporters. To my fellow cast mates – thank you for making my final show before college such a special one, I love you all dearly.”
[he/him/his] studied jazz, ballet, and tap in Monterrey, Mexico, and continued dance and vocal training in several schools in Dallas and NYC, where he previously worked for several theaters. He toured Canada and Europe with the show Mexico Day for the World Equestrian games in 1994. Dallas Regional: Crazy for You, Mame, 42nd Street, Thoroughly Modern Millie with Garland Summer Musicals; Evita, Carousel, Fiorello, Funny Girl with Lyric Stage; The Who’s Tommy, Hair, Victor Victoria, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels with Uptown Players. NYC: Grand Theft and Nicholas Nickleby at Theatre for the New City, Mary Poppins and Hello Dolly at Yorktown Stage, Cats and 42nd Street at Theatre on Main, and Man of La Mancha at Museum Village. “Thanks to County Players’ creative team for the opportunity to work with this wonderful cast in my favorite show. Love always to Alan and Mom.”
previously performed in the County Players productions of Big Fish (ensemble), Ragtime (Kathleen), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Panacea), and in dance ensembles of Young Frankenstein, Guys and Dolls, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and Memphis. Previous work also includes In the Heights (Trinity Players); Cabaret and Chicago (The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck). In addition to musical theater and dance, she is an actor for Murder Cafe. Karen is grateful to be part of this incredible cast and production. “Love to Liv and Tim always.”
is a graduate of The American Musical and Dramatic Academy and Manhattan University. Past performances include: The Time of the Cuckoo (Schoolhouse Theater), The Worth of Women (Kairos Italy Theatre), Columbia: The Life and Death of Rospo D.Oro (PipeDream Theatre), Sister Act (Clocktower Players), Nine (CNR Drama), Briar Rose (PipeDream Theatre), Romeo & Juliet (Genesis Repertory Ensemble), Broadway on Broadway (The Broadway League/Times Square Alliance), Shine On: Celebrating Women Making History (Radio City Music Hall) as well as numerous film, TV, musical podcasts, one-acts, readings and cabarets throughout NYC and Westchester. Deepest gratitude to her loved ones for their unwavering support. Per Papà. County Players debut!
[he/him/his] was previously on the County Players stage in The Book of Will (Crier). Other favorite productions include Shrek the Musical and Spongebob Jr. (The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck). “Thanks to Christine and Kevin McCarthy for being awesome parents. Also, to the cast for working so hard to make this show great and for becoming great friends. I would finally like to shout out Carlos Gomez for choreographing the show while still participating as an actor; that’s awesome.”
recently regained her hunger for the stage and has had a blast in recent productions including Sweeney Todd (The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck) and The Full Monty (The Depot Theatre). Mary grew up in Cold Spring and currently resides in Beacon. Outside of theatre, she works as a muralist, and has been doing murals in the Hudson Valley as well as NYC for almost five years now. You might’ve seen some of her paintings around the area including the Metro North Tunnel located in Cold Spring! She would like to thank her parents for their constant support and all her fellow cast and crew mates for a kick-a** time putting this show together. ENJOY. @muralsbymare. County Players debut!
is delighted and grateful to be a part of Something Rotten!, and to be back at County Players! This beautiful theater is where she reawakened her love of musical theater in the spring of 2025 by joining the cast of Big Fish (ensemble). After that, in the Fall of 2025, she had the great fortune of being part of the cast of Follies (Philipstown Depot Theater). She is incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to perform once again, and especially with the gifted cast and crew of Something Rotten! When not on stage, Venessa enjoys reading, traveling, and being at home with her family. Venessa would like to thank her husband for his fierce and unwavering support!
is an Urban Environmental Systems and Dance major at Dutchess Community college. Her recent performing credits include opening for a Bernie Williams jazz concert, Dancing in a Teddy Forance music video, Kentucky Meat Shower (ACTF), and performing with Barry Bostwick in a production of The Rocky Horror Show. She would like to thank Carlos for his hard work and creativity with the dance ensemble, the cast/crew for their devotion to musical theatre, and most importantly Jonah Jaramillo for his invaluable friendship throughout this process and beyond. Enjoy the show! County Players debut!
is thrilled to be back on stage with County Players after her debut in the 2010 production of Godspell (Gilmer). Other credits include: Sweeney Todd (Up in One), Godspell (director, Rhinebeck Theatre Society), and Into the Woods (New Deal). Special thanks to Kit, Jeff, Karen, Carlos, Denise, Chris, and Dylan for trusting her to be a part of this production, and her husband for his steady love and support. She dedicates this and all projects in loving memory of her son, Inde Jack Wertheim.
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has been actively involved with County Players since appearing in Camelot in 1991. He has directed eight productions for CP, including The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The Drowsy Chaperone, and City of Angels. He has also designed lights for dozens of productions for County Players, and several other local theatre companies. He recently finished his eleventh full marathon in London (only Tokyo and Boston to go for all the majors!) He has served on the County Players Board of Governors for over 30 years. He has worked as a software engineer for IBM for over 35 years.
is thrilled to return to County Players for this production of Something Rotten! after previously serving as the music director for Big Fish, Ragtime, Young Frankenstein, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. She has also provided music direction for several other local productions, including Bat Boy (Rhinebeck Theatre Society), RENT (CENTERstage Productions), and Something Rotten! (New Deal Creative Arts). “Thank you to the cast, crew, and musicians for all of your hard work, and to my family for your unwavering support. Love to Glen, Molly, and Aidan.”
is excited to be at County Players working on her tenth show, having previously choreographed Anything Goes, Baby, Pippin, Grease, Cabaret, The Drowsy Chaperone, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and Ragtime. She also choreographed other favorites in the area at Our Lady of Lourdes High School and at 90 Miles Theatre Company. Denise is a self-direction support broker and community habilitation worker and loves helping people become as independent as possible. She is thankful for all the blessings in her life. To the cast and crew, “It’s been great working with you! Break a leg!”
is an Emmy award-winning Hudson Valley native and audio engineer professionally credited with the historic live broadcast of Broadway’s Good Night, and Good Luck on CNN, the live television musicals Annie, Jesus Christ Superstar, Hairspray, The WIZ, Peter Pan, and Sound of Music LIVE! (NBC), and A Christmas Story LIVE! (FOX). Additional shows include Great Performances (WNET-PBS and BroadwayHD.com), MTV Video Music Awards, CMT Music Awards, The Tony Awards (CBS), New Year’s Eve – Live from Times Square, plus live coverage of the 2025 Papal Conclave and ongoing world political events (ABC News). Local credits include numerous productions at County Players, The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, and Marist University. Mark is a member of the County Players Board of Governors and would like to thank the patrons, performers, and personnel for choosing to make time and space in their lives for the collaborative art of theatre. verylimitedproductions.com.
is delighted to have supported this production. She has been involved with County Players since 2011, has acted and directed here many times, and is a member of the County Players Board of Governors. She has B.A. in theatre from FSU, and is an Associate Broker at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. “Break legs to this talented cast, amazing production staff, and everyone who supports live theatre in any way.”
has stage-managed readings of Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley, Witch, The Burdens, Admissions, and The Niceties, as well as main stage productions of Native Gardens and Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt 2B here at County Players. She has managed productions of Every Brilliant Thing, Godspell, Bat Boy, Little Women, Hello! Dolly, Something Rotten!, She Kills Monsters, and other shows on various stages with various production companies around Dutchess County. She is a member of the County Players Board of Governors.
started volunteering at County Players in 2017 and has since been involved in several productions including Bullshot Crummond (Otto Von Brunno), Into the Breeches! (Stuart), Perfect Arrangement (Jim), Silent Sky (Peter), Constellations (Roland), Calendar Girls (Lawrence), The Drowsy Chaperone (Man in Chair), and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Freddy). Local credits also include Braille Garden and The Covid Confessions at The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, The Weekend People and Let’s Misbehave at Round the Bend Theater, Into the Woods and Tough Love at New Deal Creative Arts Center, and Ex-Gay Bar with both Howl Playwrights and ArtsWestchester. He also directed for and performed in the Hudson Valley Theatre Festival. Dylan holds a bachelor’s degree in Food Science from the Culinary Institute of America and works for an ice cream manufacturer in Congers, NY. He also serves on the County Players Board of Governors.
is thrilled to be a part of this production. Previous County Players fight choreography credits include: A Few Good Men, The Dining Room, Lips Together, Teeth Apart; Big Fish; Incorruptible; and Native Gardens. CP acting credits include: Into the Breeches! (June), George Washington’s Teeth (Ann), and Molly Sweeney (Molly). A lifelong theater-nerd, Kaela has been performing, producing, and choreographing for over 20 years. “Big thanks to the cast and crew for their willingness to play!”
has been involved in over 20 County Players productions, on- and off-stage since 2018, her favorites being An Ideal husband (Lady Markby) and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Gymnasia/Costume Designer). Recent costume design credits include: A Few Good Men, Lips Together, Teeth Apart; Into the Breaches!; Perfect Arrangement; Incorruptible; and The Humans with County Players, and Into the Breeches! with the CENTER for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck. Connie earned an M.A. in English Literature from Hofstra University. “Much love to Mike!”
has designed three other sets for County Players: Perfect Arrangement; Lips Together, Teeth Apart; and Bullshot Crummond. Retired from more than 40 years as a professional video editor and graphic designer, cameraman, sound man, and producer, he is enjoying dusting-off and reviving his college-acquired theatre training. Many thanks to Jeff Wilson and County Players for this opportunity, and to the talented, dedicated, and jocular construction crew. “(Guys, I promise, the next one will be simpler!) Also, and as always, thanks to my wife, Elaine, for sharing me with the theatre.”
is an award-winning makeup artist whose artistry has enriched stage, film, and television productions for over four decades. Her portfolio boasts renowned works, including Ragtime, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, It’s Only a Play, Native Gardens, The Book of Will, Young Frankenstein, Seven Keys to Baldpate, Jesus Christ Superstar, Aida, Spamalot, and Amadeus. Her expertise in wig design and makeup artistry has graced such venues as County Players and Westchester Broadway Theater. Dani’s skills earned her the Best Hair Design Award from the 2019 Broadway World Regional Awards. Dani was also inducted into the prestigious Buglers Hall of Fame, a testament to her diverse talents and passions. Dani serves as a Moulage Specialist, creating hyper-realistic special effects injuries for Homeland Security training exercises. “For Danny Lowney: Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. (May his soul stand at the right hand of God.)”
is excited to work with this talented cast and crew. She has appeared onstage in many County Players productions, most recently An Ideal Husband (Lady Basildon), and headed props on many more. As always, she is grateful for her family, the County Players friends she has made, and her “Props Peeps,” especially Nancy. Peggy is thankful for our returning patrons and offers prayers for those who are here in spirit. “Always remember, ‘Have fun!’”
is excited to be involved with another great show at County Players. She has worked with many, many casts and crews over 30 years and still loves it. She dedicates this one to her mom, Evelyn Faber. “Say good night, Gracie.”
has been active in regional amateur theater for more than 30 years. He has directed 12 shows for local production companies including Something Rotten!, Matilda, Mamma Mia!, Young Frankenstein, Spamalot, Aida, The 39 Steps, Boeing-Boeing, and Noises Off. He has appeared on stage in more than 25 plays with County Players, Performing Arts of Woodstock, Pawling Theater Company and others. He has created lighting designs for over 40 shows. He would like to thank his lovely wife Susan and their daughter Ava for the freedom to do what he loves.
began his career as a screen and songwriter for Disney Animation where he penned The Rescuers Down Under and James and the Giant Peach. With more than a dozen feature films produced, screenplay credits include Chicken Run (Golden Globe nominee for Outstanding Comedy), Chicken Run 2: Dawn of the Nugget, Charlotte’s Web, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, The Spiderwick Chronicles, and Over the Hedge, which he also co-directed. He directed the Paramount Pictures film Imagine That and co-produced, wrote, and performed on the film’s soundtrack. He recently directed the Warner Brothers animated musical Smallfoot for which he also co-wrote the screenplay and the songs (with brother Wayne). He has most recently written the new Peanuts movie for Apple TV. Karey has won a number of Tony, Oscar, and Grammy awards, and that number is zero. Other credits: husband of Nada, father of Sami, Maia, and Finn.
novels have been translated into over thirty languages and adapted for TV and radio. He is one of a handful of British authors to have achieved best-seller status with both fiction and non-fiction. Titles include, Things Can Only Get Better, The Best A Man Can Get, An Utterly Impartial History of Britain, and The Man Who Forgot His Wife. He was one of the lead writers for the iconic British TV comedy shows Spitting Image and Have I Got News for You. Film credits include Chicken Run and Chicken Run Dawn of the Nugget. With the Something Rotten team, he co-wrote the Mrs. Doubtfire musical and most recently he wrote the book of Just for One Day, the Live Aid Musical which played in London’s West End and the Mirvish Theatre in Toronto.
is the Grammy Award-winning songwriter of Change the World by Eric Clapton (Song of the Year). Top 10 singles include Every Heartbeat, Good for Me (Amy Grant); Wrapped Up in You (Garth Brooks); Boondocks, Bring It on Home, Little White Church (Little Big Town); Place in This World (Michael W. Smith). He is a multi-formatted songwriter with songs recorded by Bonnie Raitt, Faith Hill, Joe Cocker, Gabe Dixon, Trisha Yearwood, Babyface, and Peter Frampton, among others. His songs have been featured in TV shows (Grey’s Anatomy, True Blood, Hart of Dixie) as well as feature films (Almost Famous, Phenomenon, Smallfoot). Wayne lives in Nashville with his wife Fran and was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame for 2018. Favorite productions: Kourtney, Shelby, and Carson.
CREATIVE TEAM & PRODUCTION CREW
- Set Construction and Painting Crew
- Jason Anson, Deborah Baldwin, Liam Botsford, Daryl Bornstein, Ralph Bowman, Bill Bracey, Jessica Castro, Jody Coleman, Tom Elliott, Vincent Farina, Aaron Heisler, Marsha Kramer, John Leinung, Chris Lupo, Kevin Martin, Thomas Schmeelk, Jeffrey Sculley, Liz Sparracio, Scott Woolley
- Costume Crew
- Mike Boden, Vincent Cuccia, Kerry D'Angelo, Megan Longwell, Wanda McCarthy, Josephine Shum, Kelsey Wertheim
- Lighting Crew
- Ron Bittner, Ryan King, Marc Schroeder
- Sound Crew
- Liz Crew, Abigail Crocker, Jean Mazzilli, Bryanna Wallace
- Hair & Makeup Crew
- Lauren Accomando
- Light Board Operator
- Dylan Parkin
- Backstage Crew
- Maggie Bogan, Kathy Bowman, Ralph Bowman, Lisa Delia
- Concessions
- Jody Coleman, Nancy Scrivner
- Marketing
- Joe Pettignano, David Ringwood
- Production and Publicity Photography
- Louisa Vilardi
- Postcards/Programs/Brochure
- Thomas G. Byrne, Christine Crawfis, Stacy Greenspan, Joe Pettignano, Louisa Vilardi
- Box Office
- Julie Eads Woolley, Laurie Brown, Jody Coleman, Jenn Propfe, Amy Schaffer
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Just for Testing
Title = Something Rotten! A Very New Musical
by
This show is a Musical
This show is a Comedy
Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell
Music by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick
Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick
Based on
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Directed by Jeff Wilson
Musical Direction by Karen Dalmer-Sheehy
Choreography by Denise Wornell
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Fri & Sat 8pm | Fri 5/1, Sat 5/2, Fri 5/8, Sat 5/9, Fri 5/15, Sat 5/16
Sun Matinee 2pm | Sun 5/10, Sun 5/17
Sat Matinee 2pm | Sat 5/16
CAST (in alphabetical order)
[he/him/his] is an actor, mover, and crooner based out of Poughkeepsie. A SUNY New Paltz Theatre alum, he was last seen at County Players in 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Chip Tolentino). Recent credits include Bat Boy and Songs for a New World (SUNY New Paltz). When not on stage, find Irving on the dance floor for a good ol’ line dance. Irving sends his love and gratitude to all of his friends and family that have supported him through the years as he returns to his calling. Additional love and gratitude to this wonderful cast and crew!
has been in many shows such as Hairspray, Legally Blonde, Bring It On, and The Lightning Thief (DCC). He hopes you enjoy the show. “To Thine Own Self Be True.” County Players debut!
[she/her/hers] is a summa cum laude graduate from the University at Buffalo with a BFA in Music Theatre. She is super-excited and thankful to be given the opportunity of playing her dream role! Some of her favorite credits include Rodger’s & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Outrage, 9 to 5, Ride the Cyclone (University at Buffalo), Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors (WCLOC Theatre Company), and Follies (Philipstown Depot Theatre). She would like to thank her family and friends for their constant love and support. “Break a leg to the amazing cast and production team of Something Rotten!“ She hopes you enjoy the show! And though she be but little, she is fierce (A Midsummer Night’s Dream Act III Scene II). County Players debut!
[she/her/hers] This is Megan’s third production with County Players. Her previous credits include Big Fish (Alabama Lamb) and Ragtime (ensemble). This is her second time performing in a production of Something Rotten!; she was lucky enough to be cast as Portia in North Star Theater Company’s 2025 summer production. Other credits include Follies (Philipstown Depot Theater), Into the Woods (Bright Star Productions), The Who’s Tommy (Shimmel Theater), and Factory Girls (Schaeberle Theater). A big thank you to all the amazing friends who continue to support Megan in her endeavors and help to be her right-hand man. It’s never too late to try.
is thrilled to be a part of this must-see, magical musical! She joined the local theater scene last year with County Players’ production of Big Fish (ensemble). Her performance background is in choir, a cappella, and ballroom dance. Occasionally, she acts as fairytale characters at children’s events with Starlight Studio. “I am so full of gratitude for every single person who has helped this production come together. And thank you to my friends and family, who have so lovingly dealt with me singing about eggs for months. Shake a leg!”
was last seen on stage on the County Players stage in the CP2 Readers’ Theatre production of Witch (Cuddy). Other performances with County Players include Ragtime (Tateh), An Ideal Husband (Vicomte de Nanjac), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Hysterium), Constellations (Narrator), Native Gardens (Pablo), and Young Frankenstein (Ensemble). Elsewhere, Glen was in the Up in One production of Sweeney Todd and Peter and the Starcatcher as well as CENTERstage’s productions of The Wizard of Oz and Shrek the Musical in Rhinebeck. As always, they thank Karen for her patience, Molly and Aidan for their support, and the rest of their family and friends for always being there to cheer them on. They hope you enjoy this play where the plot is oft conveyed through song!
most recently appeared in Man of La Mancha and Murder on the Orient Express at the Museum Village Theater. Other appearances include Shenandoah with John Cullum at the MUNY Opera in St. Louis, Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with BD Wong at the Westchester Broadway Theater and Annie at the La Comedia Dinner Theater in Cincinnati. Additional productions include, Carousel, Jesus Christ Superstar, Kismet, and A Streetcar Named Desire. Jim has appeared on the Guiding Light and Another World as well as in several national commercials and industrial shows for Lipton Foods, Hasbo, Kenner, and Mattel Toys. Before his career in theatre, Jim worked as a radio play-by-play announcer for football in New England. County Players debut!
is happy to be back on stage at County Players after appearing last year in Big Fish (Edward Bloom) and Lips Together, Teeth Apart (Sam). He made his CP debut in Ragtime (Younger Brother) in 2024 after a 20-year gap in performing. Most recently, Brian played in Mary Poppins at The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck. Brian thanks his husband for his never-ending support of Brian’s love for and return to theater. It’s a Musical!!!
[they/them/their] is a graduate of Valdosta State University with a Master of Music in Performance, and specializes in both opera and musical theater. This production marks a transition to the County Players stage following several performances across the region. Previous theatrical credits include The Wizard of Oz, Sweeney Todd, Mary Poppins, and The Wedding Singer (The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck). “Thanks to my fiancé, Shay, for the unwavering support, and to my friends among the cast and crew for making this such a wonderful experience. I look forward to welcoming the audience to merry old England to experience the crazy tales of the Bottom brothers!” County Players debut!
is glad to be back with County Players again after working on Big Fish last year. In NYC and DFW, he has directed, stage-managed, choreographed, and performed in several off-Broadway shows and festival pieces. Favorite performance credits include: My Fair Lady; When Pigs Fly; I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change!; You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown; Hello Dolly!; Hair; The Fantasticks; Dearly Departed; Don’t Dress For Dinne;, Kiss Me Kate; and Nice Work If You Can Get It. “Carlos, you did an amazing job on the choreography for this show!! I’m so proud of you! Thank you for all your love and support these past 21 years!!!”
What ho! Scott is verily delighted to joineth the merry cast and crew for this boisterous musical. Lasteth seen on the fair County Players stage as Karl the big gudgeon giant, that gent is oft encumbered with tosspot compliment or most wondrous size boots. Mayhap this timeth round his countenance shall appeareth less severe, his garb finer, and his shoes madeth quicker for dancing. As at each moment, prayeth pardon to his lovely wench Erica and the other folk putteth out across many a rehearsal. Alas… “All the world’s a stage.” Huzzah!
[he/him/his] is a recent graduate of the Schar School of Policy and Governance at George Mason University. His most recent productions include 9 to 5: The Musical; You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (George Mason Musical Theater), and The Classical Style (George Mason University Opera). Aiden is also a trained paralegal and open to making connections in the Hudson Valley. County Players debut!
Previous acting credits include 42nd Street and Godspell (Theatre on Main Street). He’d like to thank his mother and sister for their eternal support, and has enjoyed working hard with the cast and crew to bring you a great show! County Players debut!
was recently seen in Alice by Heart (SUNY Dutchess) and Urinetown the Musical (The Playhouse at Museum Village). When not on the stage, you can find Jonah serving tables, playing music, or on the trail. He would like to thank his mother for always supporting him in his ambitions and encouraging him to live a more holy life. County Players debut!
Previous credits include Hello, Dolly! (Yorktown Stage), Hairspray (Jefferson Performing Arts Center), Fiddler on the Roof (Jefferson Performing Arts Society). “Many thanks to my ever-supportive husband, family, and friends!” County Players debut!
[she/her/hers] enjoys the fine arts. County Players debut!
acting credits include Godspell (Theater on Main Street), Pink Think, Mario and the Comet that Stopped the World (New Plays for Young Audiences) and Guys and Dolls (Novato Theater Company) “Thank you to family and friends for all your love and support, especially my sweet girl, Reilly.” County Players debut!
was last seen in Follies (Philipstown Depot Theatre). Film, TV & Voice over credits include Marriage Material (Fox Searchlight), Conan (TBS), Sex Sent Me to the ER (TLC), Elder Scrolls: Dark Brotherhood (Bethesda Games) and The Tyra Banks Show. She performed for many years in LA with her improv troupe “Weird on Top” as well as directed various one act plays and theatre festivals. She has also written several screenplays and is working to get those produced. She is a proud Plus Size Model, and is a member of The Westchester Women’s Chorus going on tour this summer with the America 250th show. When not performing she can be found teaching Swim and Aqua Active at British Swim School in Poughkeepsie, or spending time with her beloved pups Luna and Nova. She thanks her family for their help and patience with her pups and her hectic schedule. County Players debut!
is very happy to be back on stage. Her credits include: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Thomaston Opera House), The Rocky Horror Show (The Colony Cafe), Girlfriend from Hell: The Musical in Concert (54 Below; Green Room 42), and Heathers (The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck). “Thank you to my wonderful husband for holding it down at home and for helping me play my favorite role ever: Mom to Clark.” County Players debut!
is beyond excited to be returning to the County Players stage after her recent performance in Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley (Mary Bennet). She began volunteering at the County Players in September, and is so grateful to have found such an amazing community. Josie is a senior at Roy C. Ketcham High School, and will be pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre this fall. “HUGE thanks to my parents for always encouraging me to live my dreams, and to my friends for being my biggest supporters. To my fellow cast mates – thank you for making my final show before college such a special one, I love you all dearly.”
[he/him/his] studied jazz, ballet, and tap in Monterrey, Mexico, and continued dance and vocal training in several schools in Dallas and NYC, where he previously worked for several theaters. He toured Canada and Europe with the show Mexico Day for the World Equestrian games in 1994. Dallas Regional: Crazy for You, Mame, 42nd Street, Thoroughly Modern Millie with Garland Summer Musicals; Evita, Carousel, Fiorello, Funny Girl with Lyric Stage; The Who’s Tommy, Hair, Victor Victoria, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels with Uptown Players. NYC: Grand Theft and Nicholas Nickleby at Theatre for the New City, Mary Poppins and Hello Dolly at Yorktown Stage, Cats and 42nd Street at Theatre on Main, and Man of La Mancha at Museum Village. “Thanks to County Players’ creative team for the opportunity to work with this wonderful cast in my favorite show. Love always to Alan and Mom.”
previously performed in the County Players productions of Big Fish (ensemble), Ragtime (Kathleen), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Panacea), and in dance ensembles of Young Frankenstein, Guys and Dolls, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and Memphis. Previous work also includes In the Heights (Trinity Players); Cabaret and Chicago (The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck). In addition to musical theater and dance, she is an actor for Murder Cafe. Karen is grateful to be part of this incredible cast and production. “Love to Liv and Tim always.”
is a graduate of The American Musical and Dramatic Academy and Manhattan University. Past performances include: The Time of the Cuckoo (Schoolhouse Theater), The Worth of Women (Kairos Italy Theatre), Columbia: The Life and Death of Rospo D.Oro (PipeDream Theatre), Sister Act (Clocktower Players), Nine (CNR Drama), Briar Rose (PipeDream Theatre), Romeo & Juliet (Genesis Repertory Ensemble), Broadway on Broadway (The Broadway League/Times Square Alliance), Shine On: Celebrating Women Making History (Radio City Music Hall) as well as numerous film, TV, musical podcasts, one-acts, readings and cabarets throughout NYC and Westchester. Deepest gratitude to her loved ones for their unwavering support. Per Papà. County Players debut!
[he/him/his] was previously on the County Players stage in The Book of Will (Crier). Other favorite productions include Shrek the Musical and Spongebob Jr. (The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck). “Thanks to Christine and Kevin McCarthy for being awesome parents. Also, to the cast for working so hard to make this show great and for becoming great friends. I would finally like to shout out Carlos Gomez for choreographing the show while still participating as an actor; that’s awesome.”
recently regained her hunger for the stage and has had a blast in recent productions including Sweeney Todd (The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck) and The Full Monty (The Depot Theatre). Mary grew up in Cold Spring and currently resides in Beacon. Outside of theatre, she works as a muralist, and has been doing murals in the Hudson Valley as well as NYC for almost five years now. You might’ve seen some of her paintings around the area including the Metro North Tunnel located in Cold Spring! She would like to thank her parents for their constant support and all her fellow cast and crew mates for a kick-a** time putting this show together. ENJOY. @muralsbymare. County Players debut!
is delighted and grateful to be a part of Something Rotten!, and to be back at County Players! This beautiful theater is where she reawakened her love of musical theater in the spring of 2025 by joining the cast of Big Fish (ensemble). After that, in the Fall of 2025, she had the great fortune of being part of the cast of Follies (Philipstown Depot Theater). She is incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to perform once again, and especially with the gifted cast and crew of Something Rotten! When not on stage, Venessa enjoys reading, traveling, and being at home with her family. Venessa would like to thank her husband for his fierce and unwavering support!
is an Urban Environmental Systems and Dance major at Dutchess Community college. Her recent performing credits include opening for a Bernie Williams jazz concert, Dancing in a Teddy Forance music video, Kentucky Meat Shower (ACTF), and performing with Barry Bostwick in a production of The Rocky Horror Show. She would like to thank Carlos for his hard work and creativity with the dance ensemble, the cast/crew for their devotion to musical theatre, and most importantly Jonah Jaramillo for his invaluable friendship throughout this process and beyond. Enjoy the show! County Players debut!
is thrilled to be back on stage with County Players after her debut in the 2010 production of Godspell (Gilmer). Other credits include: Sweeney Todd (Up in One), Godspell (director, Rhinebeck Theatre Society), and Into the Woods (New Deal). Special thanks to Kit, Jeff, Karen, Carlos, Denise, Chris, and Dylan for trusting her to be a part of this production, and her husband for his steady love and support. She dedicates this and all projects in loving memory of her son, Inde Jack Wertheim.