The Production
Rapunzel Uncut opens Saturday, Nov. 8 and runs through Sunday, Nov. 16 in the Black Box at Villagers Theatre, located on 475 Demott Lane in Somerset, N.J. Performances are Saturday at Noon and 3:00 PM and Sundays at Noon. Reservations can be made by calling the box office at (732) 873-2710. Tickets for all performances are $6.
This program is made possible, in part, by funds from the New Jersey State Council of the Arts/ Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, and administered by the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission through the State/County Partnership Local Arts Program.
The Story
Rapunzel Uncut by Mariah Everman is the fairytale farce of Rapunzel as told by dueling narrators, with a misunderstood witch, an off-pitch Rapunzel and an unimaginably stupid Prince.
The Production Photos
The Narrators (Richard Sibello, far L, and Michael Rapelye, far R) argue over the true story of Rapunzel and her Prince (Christie Leigh Green and David Neal) in Rapunzel Uncut.
The Townspeople of Rapunzel Uncut (L-R: Joyce Porter, Sandy Buz, Ashia Brown and Kayla Bolger) chat with the Prince (David Neal) under the watchful eye of his Agent (Caitlin Porter).
The Narrator (Richard Sibello) gets an eyeful of Rapunzel's very pregnant Mother (Mary Tricario) in Rapunzel Uncut.
The Narrator (Richard Sibello) gets an eyeful of Rapunzel's very pregnant Mother (Mary Tricario) in Rapunzel Uncut.
The Witch (Lona Alpert) and her long-tressed pupil (Christie Leigh Green) in Rapunzel Uncut.
The Cast (in order of appearance)
Narrators: Michael Rapelye & Richard Sibello
Townspeople: Liz Rapleye, Ashia Brown, Joyce Porter*, Kayla Bolger & Sandy Buz
Father: Rich Kline
Mother: Mary Tricario
Witch: Lona Alpert
Prince's Agents: Hallie Schreiber, Caitlin Porter
Prince: David Neal
Rapunzel: Christie Leigh Green
*Narrator understudy
The Crew
Director: Stephanie Youngman
Producer: Stephanie Youngman
Stage Manager: Stephanie Simons Neal
Lighting Designer: Michael Rapelye
Sound Designers: Stephanie Youngman & Richard Sibello
Lighting Operator: Tina Lee
Sound Operator: Tina Lee
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