Cast and Crew Bios
Christopher Hopkins (Director, Conductor, Composer) is a Professor of Music at C.W. Post/LIU and Suffolk County Community College. He serves as the Latino and Youth Ministry Music Leader, Accompanist, and Organist at St. Patrick's Church in Bay Shore, NY. He studied dance for several years, including tap, ballet, jazz, and ballroom, and often incorporates his own choreography into his acts. In addition, he has been the ballet accompanist for the USDAN Center for the Creative and Performing Arts for the past four years. He was a solo performer in C.W. Post Music Department's "Broadway Night" in February 2009.
Christopher has performed as a guest pianist with the Long Island Youth Orchestra and has entertained through music, song, and dance for the Hillwood Art Museum, the Southold Historical Society, and the EastWest School of Performing and Meditation Arts. He performed Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F Major in May 2009 with the Long Island Youth Orchestra under the direction of Martin Dreiwitz, conductor. His hobbies include regularly attending ballroom classes in the Latin and Smooth dances and researching and archiving the history of video game music. He holds a Master's degree in Music Theory and Composition from C.W. Post, a Bachelor's degree in Music from Boston College, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Boston College.
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Joseph Bebry (Martin Johnson) is very happy to finally be in another musical, and is enjoying working with Christopher Hopkins and the cast of All's Fair In Love." The last musical he was a part of was "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" in his senior year of HS as the role Reverend Crisparkle. Last semester, he joined the Long Island Vocal Jazz Ensemble on campus, and performed at the Iridium Jazz Club in NYC with them on January 31st. Last semester, he was fortunate enough to partake in the chorus of the Opera "Il Piccolo Marat" on Lincoln Center with the LIU chorus. Some other previous theatre experience includes: "You Can't Take it With You", role of Paul Sycamore, "All Shook Up", role of Dennis, "Noises Off", role of Tim Allgood. He was also a part of the Choreo dance performances at Jericho for 4 years, and one Tap performance at Post.
Rachel Cruz (Jenny Johnson) is a freshman at C.W. Post this year and is thrilled to be playing the role of Jenny Johnson. Miss Cruz has starred in an original musical called “Our Favorite Gershwin” performing “Summertime” and “They Can’t Take That Away From Me.” She also played the roles of Hope Harcourt in “Anything Goes,” Mayzie La Bird in “Seussical” and Fiona MacLaren in “Brigadoon.” Miss Cruz has performed at Carnegie Hall and toured England last year. She is currently performing in the Long Island University Chorus and the Long Island Sound Vocal Jazz Ensemble here at C.W. Post.
Sarah Boylan (Mrs. Gladys Johnson) is currently a Music Education major at C.W. Post. In recent years she has participated in many musicals. She starred as Lady Thiang in “The King and I,” Mrs. Paroo in “The Music Man,” and the Cat in the Hat in “Seussical.” She has done some collaboration shows at Airport Playhouse. In her early years she performed with Center Stage Creative Arts and Dance Studio, where she took ballet, jazz, modern, lyrical, and hip-hop. Also with this studio, she participated in vocal workshops and solo numbers.
Daniel Campbell (Mr. George Johnson) is an experienced vocalist in both jazz and classical settings. At C.W. Post, he sings with Long Island Sound Vocal Jazz, the Long Island University Chamber Singers, and the Long Island University Chorus. With these ensembles, Daniel has toured France, Switzerland, and Canada. In May, the LIU Chorus and Chamber Singers will be part of a larger choir for a second collaboration with Teatro Grattacielo in their production of Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari's opera, I Gioielli Della Madonna (Jewels of the Madonna). Also, this summer he will return to Europe with the Long Island Sound Vocal Jazz Ensemble to perform at Europe's oldest Jazz festival, Jazz a Juan.
Daniel is a classically trained pianist under the tutelage of Stephanie Watt. In addition to preparing for his Master’s Thesis recital, which will likely focus on keyboard chamber music, he is developing his jazz chops with Richie Iacona. He has performed with the C.W. Post Keyboard Club at Steinway Hall in NYC. Also, Daniel teaches private piano and voice lessons across Long Island.
Nicholas Errico (Anthony DiSalvo) is a greenhorn of the theater and this will be his first taste of the grand stage. Nicholas is a Music Education Major in his Freshman year at C.W. Post. He has about 10 years worth of experience performing at various venues with different vocal groups and solo appearances. He has been singing in the school choir since the fourth grade, and he performed the National Anthem at Shea Stadium and Citi Field with the Lindenhurst High School Concert Choir in front of crowds of fifty thousand. He was also asked to be the rehearsal pianist for his High School’s production of “The Wiz,” he was a returning member of the SCMEA All-County Choir, and he was the recipient of several music-related awards before graduating. He has studied under experienced musical theater vocal coach Debi Toni and has attended a theater workshop with world renowned Broadway actor Michael Shawn-Lewis. Despite being a novice, he is looking forward to this experience and he wishes that everybody breaks a leg.
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Christina Montalto (Sylvia) is ecstatic to be a part of Chris Hopkins’ "All's Fair in Love." Christina is a Music Education/Performance major in her sophomore year and has been in numerous stage productions such as "Guys and Dolls," "All My Sons," and most recently tapped her way through "Anything Goes" this summer. In her free time, Christina works as "Miss Christina" at the Longwood Youth Theatre Experience teaching and directing shows, music and choreography but most of all, fun!
Melissa Nyman (Katherine) is a freshman at C. W. Post and is thrilled to be a part of an original play. She's currently a vocal performance major and has been studying voice for years. This is her first play at Post, but she was thoroughly engaged in the theatre program at her high school and outside of her school during the summer. Some of her past roles were Alice Sycamore in "You Can't Take It with You," Jackie in "The Hot l Baltimore," Cinderella in "Into the Woods," and Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz." She's so excited to be in this play and she would like Chris Hopkins and her castmates to know that she loves every minute of rehearsal with them.
Britlin Losee (Chorus #1) is a sophomore at C.W. Post and is very grateful for the opportunity to be a part of Christopher’s musical creation. She is a music education major for voice, studying the piano also as she pursues a career in composing. In regards to previous theater performances Britlin has participated in, they include musicals such as "Grease" and "Bye Bye Birdie," as well as the play "For Whom the Tinkerbell Tolls." Britlin wants to thank Christopher for his guidance and his support. She as well wants to thank the cast from the bottom of her heart for all the laughs and for the great memories made in making this musical a great success.
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Nicholas Carbuto (Chorus #2) is currently studying music education with an emphasis on voice. This is his first theatrical performance in five years and he is honored to collaborate with such a warm, supportive, and accepting group. He would like to thank Christopher Hopkins for his unending joyful spirit and warmth. Nicholas feels privileged to have worked with Christopher to help actualize his vision. Nicholas looks forward to many more performances filled with the same love and enthusiasm each member of "All Fair's In Love" - light designers and pit included - has put into this work.
