History of TADA!'s Mainstage Productions
1984-1985
The Little House of Cookies+
Adapted by Janine Nina Trevens, Music & Lyrics by Joel Gelpe
Based on the book The Tiny Little House by Eleanor Clymer
Directed by Janine Nina Trevens
Choreographed by Linda Reiff, Musical Direction by Joel Gelpe
Sets by Leon Munier, Costumes by Helen Rennolds, Lights by Victor En Yu Tan
Heroes+
Written & Directed by Tom Keegan & Davidson Lloyd
Music & Lyrics by Joel Gelpe, Tom Keegan & Davidson Lloyd
Winter+
A ballet Conceived & Choreographed by Linda Reiff
Laughing's Not Easy+
Based on a story by Jose Febus, Music & Lyrics by Jeremy Beck
Directed by Arnold Willens
Choreographed by Linda Reiff, Musical Direction by Zina Goldrich
Sets by LouAnne Gilleland, Costumes by Emily Ockenfels, Lights by Victor En Yu Tan
Once a Year on Christmas Eve
Music & Libretto by Jeremy Beck
Directed by James Learned
Choreographed by Mary Slater, Musical Direction by Mary Ellinger and David Geist
Sets by LouAnne Gilleland, Costumes by Patrick J. Boylan, Lights by Victor En Yu Tan
Somebody Else's Nut Tree+
Music by John King
Based on the book of the same title by Ruth Krauss
Directed & Choreographed by Carey Erickson
Sets and Costumes by Adrienne J. Brockway, Lights by Victor En Yu Tan
Trapezium
Choreographed by Raymond Kurshal
School Days
Book by Davidson Lloyd, Music by David Bergeaud
Directed by Davidson Lloyd & Linda Reiff
The Little House of Cookies **
Adapted by Janine Nina Trevens, Music & Lyrics by Joel Gelpe
Based on the book The Tiny Little House by Eleanor Clymer
Directed by James Learned & Janine Nina Trevens
Choreographed by Linda Reiff, Musical Direction by Frank G. Schiro
Sets by LouAnne Gilleland, Costumes by Ann R. Emo, Lights by Robert W. Rosentel
1986-1987
The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood
Book by Robert Emmett, Lyrics by Bob Merrill, Music by Jule Styne
Directed by Lee Costello
Choreographed by Raymond Kurshals, Musical Direction by Jeanine T. Levenson
Sets by James Finguerra, Costumes by Ann R. Emo, Lights by Clay Shirky
How to Eat Like a Child (and Other Lessons in Not Being a Grown-Up) **
Written by Judith Kahan, Music & Lyrics by John Forster
Based on the book of the same title by Delia Ephron
Directed by James Learned
Choreographed by Mary S. Burns, Musical Direction by Joel Gelpe and Frank Schiro
Sets by Peter R. Feuche, Costumes by Patrick Jon Boylan, Lights by Clay Shirky
The Orange People
Book by Kay Arthur, Music by Jennifer Rycenga Plonsey
Directed & Choreographed by Shela Xoregos
Sets by Peter R. Feuchtwanger, Costumes by Ann R. Emo, Lights by Clay Shirky
1987-1988
A Little Moon Christmas+
Book by Michael Slade, Music & Lyrics by Joel Gelpe
Based on the book The Little Moon Theatre by Irene Haas
Directed by James Learned
Choreographed by Robin C. Hardy, Musical Direction by Greg Pliska
Sets by Peter R. Feuche, Costumes by Deirdre E. Donohue, Lights by Pat McGillicuddy
Wide-Awake Jake+
Book by Alice Elliott, Music by Robby Merkin, Lyrics by Faye Greenberg
Based on the book of the same title by Helen Young
Directed by Janine Nina Trevens
Choreographed by H. Dawn Axam, Musical Direction by Alvera T. Pacer
Sets by Peter R. Feuche, Costumes by Leslie Anne McGovern,
Lights by Timothy Robbins & Clay Shirky
1988-1989
Once a Year on Christmas Eve **
Music & Libretto by Jeremy Beck
Directed by James Learned
Choreographed by Seva Anthony, Musical Direction by Frederick Willard
Sets by Wendy Ponte, Costumes by Ann R. Emo, Lights by Amy A.C. Coombs
Adventures from Ezra Jack Keats+
Three new pieces based on books of the same titles by Ezra Jack Keats
Sets by Wendy Ponte, Costumes by Ann R. Emo, Lights by A.C. Hickox
Skates
Music by Saint-Saens and Popper
Choreographed by Cynthia Thole
Apt. 3
Written by Davidson Lloyd
Music & Sound Design by Mark Bennett
Directed by James Learned
Choreographed by Nan Friedman
Maggie and the Pirate
Book & Lyrics by Winnie Holzman, Music by David Evans
Directed by Janine Nina Trevens
Choreographed by Cynthia Neeck, Musical Direction by Alvera T. Pacer
1989-1990
The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood **
Book by Robert Emmett, Lyrics by Bob Merrill, Music by Jule Styne
Directed by James Learned
Choreographed by Cynthia Neeck, Musical Direction by John R. Berst
Sets by Wendy Ponte, Costumes by Ann R. Emo, Lights by A.C. Hickox
Sleepover+
Book by Philip Freedman, Music & Lyrics by James Beloff
Directed by Janine Nina Trevens
Choreographed by Cynthia Neeck, Musical Direction by Scott Kasbaum
Sets by Wendy Ponte, Costumes by Ann R. Emo, Lights by Ellen R. Horaitis
School Days **
Book by Davidson Lloyd, Music by David Bergeaud
Directed by Yolanda Torres
Choreographed by Linda Reiff
Heroes **
Written & Directed by Tom Keegan & Davidson Lloyd
Music & Lyrics by Joel Gelpe, Tom Keegan & Davidson Lloyd
Directed by James Learned
Choreographed by Cynthia Thole, Musical Direction by Laura Manning Beck
Sets by Wendy Ponte, Costumes by Ann R. Emo, Lights by Ellen R. Horaitis
The Gift of Winter+
Book by Michael Slade, Music by David Evans, Lyrics by Faye Greenberg
Based on the book of the same title by John Leach & Jean Rankin
Directed by James Learned
Choreographed by Linda Reiff, Musical Direction by Jason Robert Brown
Sets by Wendy Ponte, Costumes by Martha Bromeleier, Lights by A.C. Hickox
Rabbit Sense+
Book by Davidson Lloyd, Music by John Kroner, Lyrics by Gary Gardner
Directed by James Learned
Choreographed by Jan Johnson, Musical Direction by Wendell Smith
Sets by Wendy Ponte, Costumes by Ann R. Emo, Lights by Ellen R. Horaitis
B.O.T.C.H. +
Books & Lyrics by Jon Agee, Music by Daniel Feigelson
Directed by Janine Nina Trevens
Choreographed by Dani Raese, Musical Direction by Barbara J. Anselmi
Sets by Wendy Ponte, Costumes by Gina Maria Piazza, Lights by A.C. Coombs
Wide-Awake Jake **
Book by Alice Elliott, Music by Robby Merkin, Lyrics by Faye Greenberg
Based on the book of the same title by Helen Young
Directed by Janine Nina Trevens
Choreographed by Dani Raese, Musical Direction by Eddie Guttman
Sets by Wendy Ponte, Costumes by Elly Van Horne, Lights by A.C. Hickox
1992-1993
The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood **
Book by Robert Emmett, Lyrics by Bob Merrill, Music by Jule Styne
Directed by James Learned
Choreographed by Cynthia Neeck, Musical Direction by John R. Berst
Sets by Wendy Ponte, Costumes by Ann R. Emo, Lights by A.C. Hickox
Sleepover+
Book by Philip Freedman, Music & Lyrics by James Beloff
Directed by Janine Nina Trevens
Choreographed by Cynthia Neeck, Musical Direction by Scott Kasbaum
Sets by Wendy Ponte, Costumes by Ann R. Emo, Lights by Ellen R. Horaitis
School Days **
Book by Davidson Lloyd, Music by David Bergeaud
Directed by Yolanda Torres
Choreographed by Linda Reiff
Heroes **
Written & Directed by Tom Keegan & Davidson Lloyd
Music & Lyrics by Joel Gelpe, Tom Keegan & Davidson Lloyd
Directed by James Learned
Choreographed by Cynthia Thole, Musical Direction by Laura Manning Beck
Sets by Wendy Ponte, Costumes by Ann R. Emo, Lights by Ellen R. Horaitis
The Gift of Winter+
Book by Michael Slade, Music by David Evans, Lyrics by Faye Greenberg
Based on the book of the same title by John Leach & Jean Rankin
Directed by James Learned
Choreographed by Linda Reiff, Musical Direction by Jason Robert Brown
Sets by Wendy Ponte, Costumes by Martha Bromeleier, Lights by A.C. Hickox
Rabbit Sense+
Book by Davidson Lloyd, Music by John Kroner, Lyrics by Gary Gardner
Directed by James Learned
Choreographed by Jan Johnson, Musical Direction by Wendell Smith
Sets by Wendy Ponte, Costumes by Ann R. Emo, Lights by Ellen R. Horaitis
B.O.T.C.H. +
Books & Lyrics by Jon Agee, Music by Daniel Feigelson
Directed by Janine Nina Trevens
Choreographed by Dani Raese, Musical Direction by Barbara J. Anselmi
Sets by Wendy Ponte, Costumes by Gina Maria Piazza, Lights by A.C. Coombs
Wide-Awake Jake **
Book by Alice Elliott, Music by Robby Merkin, Lyrics by Faye Greenberg
Based on the book of the same title by Helen Young
Directed by Janine Nina Trevens
Choreographed by Dani Raese, Musical Direction by Eddie Guttman
Sets by Wendy Ponte, Costumes by Elly Van Horne, Lights by A.C. Hickox
1994-1995
The Little House of Cookies **
Adapted by Janine Nina Trevens, Music & Lyrics by Joel Gelpe
Based on the book The Tiny Little House by Eleanor Clymer
Directed by Janine Nina Trevens
Choreographed by Dani Raese, Musical Direction by Eric Rockwell
Sets by Alex W. Hutton, Costumes by Virginia M. Johnson, Lights by A.C. Hickox
Everything About Camp (Almost) +
Scenes by Michael Slade
Music & Lyrics by Jon Agee, James Beloff, Jamie Bernstein, Deb Hiett Borgia, Carmen Borgia, Mary Ehlinger, David Evans, Dan Feigelson, Faye Greenberg, David Lawrence, Robby Merkin, Mary Murfitt, Eric Rockwell, Margaret Rose, Evan Schiff
Directed by Janine Nina Trevens
Choreographed by Daniel Catanach, Musical Direction by Eric Rockwell
Sets by Alex W. Hutton, Costumes by Andrea Gibbs, Lights by Ellen R. Horaitis
Robyn & Roadie's Super Holiday World+
Book by Daniel Catanach, Music by Eric Rockwell, Lyrics by Margaret Rose
Directed by Janine Nina Trevens
Choreographed by Alberto Guzman, Musical Direction by Eric Rockwell
Sets by Wendy Ponte, Costumes by Catherine Small, Lights by A.C. Hickox
Sleepover **
Book by Philip Freedman, Music & Lyrics by James Beloff
Directed by Janine Nina Trevens
Choreographed by Linda Reiff, Musical Direction by Eric Rockwell
Sets by Wendy Ponte, Costumes by Shelley Norton, Lights by A.C. Hickox
1995-1996
The Prop Shop (A Celebration of TADA!'s 10th Anniversary) +
Created, Directed & Choreographed by Eric Rockwell & Margaret Rose
Music & Lyrics by Jon Agee, Jeremy Beck, James Beloff, David Evans, Daniel Feigelson, Gary Gardner, Joel Gelpe, Faye Greenberg, Winnie Holzman, John Kroner, Robby Merkin, Eric Rockwell, Margaret Rose
Musical Direction by Eric Rockwell
Sets by Alex W. Hutton, Costumes by Shelley Norton, Lights by A.C. Hickox
The History Mystery (A Musical Time Travel Adventure) +
Book by Janine Nina Trevens, Music by Eric Rockwell, Lyrics by Margaret Rose
Directed by Janine Nina Trevens
Choreographed by Linda Reiff
Sets by Richard Schaefer, Costumes by Shelley Norton, Lights by A.C. Hickox
1999-2000
Flies in the Soup
Books & Lyrics by Jon Agee, Music by Dan Feigelson
Directed by Janine Nina Trevens
Choreographed by Jeff Edmond, Musical Direction by Eric Rockwell
Sets by Richard Schaefer, Costumes by Shelley Norton, Lights by A.C. Hickox
Adventures from Ezra Jack Keats **
Pieces based on books of the same titles by Ezra Jack Keats
Sets by Wendy Ponte, Costumes by Ann R. Emo, Lights by A.C. Hickox
Skates **
Conceived and choreographed by Cynthia Thole
Maggie and the Pirate **
Book & Lyrics by Winnie Holzman, Music by David Evans
Directed by Janine Nina Trevens
Choreographed by Linda Reiff, Musical Direction by Eric Rockwell
The Little Moon Theater **
Book by Michael Slade, Music and Lyrics by Joel Gelpe
Based on the book by Irene Haas
Directed by Michael Perreca
Choreographed by Jeff Edmond, Musical Direction by Eric Rockwell
Sets by Richard Schaefer, Costumes by Shelley Norton, Lights by A.C. Hickox
Rabbit Sense **
Book by Davidson Lloyd, Music by John Kroner, Lyrics by Gary Gardner
Directed by Janine Nina Trevens
Choreographed by Dani Altieri, Musical Direction by Eric Rockwell
Sets by Ellen Waggett, Costumes by Shelley Norton, Lights by A.C. Hickox
B.O.T.C.H. **
Books & Lyrics by Jon Agee, Music by Daniel Feigelson
Directed by Janine Nina Trevens
Choreographed by Dani Altiere, Musical Direction by Eric Rockwell
Sets by Wendy Ponte, Costumes by Gina Maria Piazza, Lights by Karen Spahn
The Beloved Dearly+
Book & Lyrics by Doug Cooney
Music & Musical Direction by Frank Schiro
Directed by Michael Perreca
Sets by Ellen Wagged, Costumes by Shelley Norton, Lights by Karen Spahn
Everything About School (Almost) +
Conceived & Musical Direction by Eric Rockwell
Music & Lyrics by Dan Acquisto, Brad Alexander, Gary Bagley, Deirdre Broderick, Helen Chayesfky, Richard Chiarappa, Van Dean, David Ganon, Keith Gordon, Bruce Keisling, James Lochner, Margaret Rose, Eric Rockwell, Dan Shore, Shawn Sturnick, Eddie Sugarman
Directed by Janine Nina Trevens
Choreographed by Dani Altiere
Sets by Karen Star, Costumes by Cynthia August, Lights by A.C. Hickox
The Gift of Winter **
Book by Michael Slade, Music by David Evans, Lyrics by Faye Greenberg
Based on the book of the same title by John Leach & Jean Rankin
Directed by Marjorie Sokoloff
Choreographed by Jeff Edmond, Musical Direction by Michael Mulder
Sets by James Joughin, Costumes by Shelley Norton, Lights by Karen Spahn
The History Mystery **
Book by Janine Nina Trevens, Music by Eric Rockwell, Lyrics by Margaret Rose
Directed by Janine Nina Trevens
Choreographed by Wendy Taucher, Musical Direction by Eric Rockwell
Sets by Sarah Edkins, Costumes by Shelley Norton, Lights by Marshall Spiller
Golly Gee Whiz! +
Book by Eric Rockwell & Joanne Bogart, Lyrics by Joanne Bogart
Music & Musical Direction by Eric Rockwell,
Directed & Choreographed by Cynthia Thole
Sets by Joel Sherry, Costumes by Shelley Norton, Lights by Marshall Spiller
2003-2004
The History Mystery **
Book by Janine Nina Trevens, Music by Eric Rockwell, Lyrics by Margaret Rose
Directed by Janine Nina Trevens
Choreographed by Joanna Greer, Musical Direction by Lloyd Arriola
Sets by Jo Winiarski, Costumes by Shelley Norton, Lights by Kirk Bookman
Everything About a Day (Almost) +
Conceived by Emmanuel Wilson, Music and Lyrics by Brad Alexander, Joanne Bogart, Deirdre Broderick, Helen Chayefsky, Douglas J. Cohen, Michael Colby, Jim Colleran, Gary Gardner, Ned Paul Ginsburg, Johannes Gluck, Tammy Holder, John Kroner, Eric Rockwell, Arianna Rose, Lawrence Rush, Evan Schiff, Tom Toce
Directed by Janine Nina Trevens
Choreographed by Joanna Greer, Musical Direction by Jim Colleran
Sets by Peter R. Feuchtwanger, Costumes by Shelley Norton, Lights by Julie Seitel
2004-2005
Rabbit Sense **
Book by Davidson Lloyd, Music by John Kroner, Lyrics by Gary Gardner
Directed by Janine Nina Trevens
Choreographed by Joanna Greer, Musical Direction by Jim Colleran
Sets by Peter R. Feuchtwanger, Costumes by Shelley Norton, Lights by Stephen Petrilli
Sleepover **
Book by Philip Freedman, Music & Lyrics by James Beloff
Directed by Stephanie Gilman
Choreographed by Joanna Greer, Musical Direction by Jim Colleran
Sets by Peter R. Feuchtwanger, Costumes by Shelley Norton, Lights by S. Ryan Schmidt
The Gift of Winter **
Book by Michael Slade, Music by David Evans, Lyrics by Faye Greenberg
Based on the book of the same title by John Leach & Jean Rankin
Directed by Janine Nina Trevens
Choreographed by Joanna Greer, Musical Direction by Jim Colleran
Sets by Peter R. Feuchtwanger, Costumes by Shelley Norton, Lights by Brian Aldous
They Chose Me!+
Book by Colby & Ginsburg, Music by Ned Paul Ginsburg, Lyrics by Michael Colby
Directed by Janine Nina Trevens
Choreographed by Joanna Greer, Musical Direction by Jim Colleran
Sets by Peter R. Feuchtwanger, Costumes by Shelley Norton, Lights by Steve O'Shea
Everything About Camp (Almost) **
Scenes by Michael Slade
Music & Lyrics by Jon Agee, James Beloff, Jamie Bernstein, Deb Hiett Borgia, Carmen Borgia, Mary Ehlinger, David Evans, Dan Feigelson, Faye Greenberg, David Lawrence, Robby Merkin, Mary Murfitt, Eric Rockwell, Margaret Rose, Evan Schiff
Directed and Choreographed by Joanna Greer
Musical Direction by Jim Colleran
Sets and Costumes by Aaron Mastin, Lights by Steve Arnold
2006-2007
Adventures From Ezra Jack Keats
Pieces based on books of the same titles by Ezra Jack Keats
Sets and Costumes by Cully Long, Lights by Steve O'Shea
Apt. 3**
Adaptation by Davidson Lloyd
Music by Andrew Markus
Directed and Choreographed by Joanna Greer
Maggie and the Pirate**
Directed by Janine Nina Trevens
Choreographed by Joanna Greer, Musical Direction by Jim Colleran
Everything About School (Almost)**
Conceived by Eric Rockwell
Music & Lyrics by Dan Acquisto, Brad Alexander, Gary Bagley, Deirdre Broderick, Helen Chayesfky, Richard Chiarappa, Van Dean, David Ganon, Keith Gordon, Bruce Keisling, James Lochner, Margaret Rose, Eric Rockwell, Dan Shore, Shawn Sturnick, Eddie Sugarman
Directed by Janine Nina Trevens
Choreographed by Joanna Greer, Musical Direction by Jim Colleran
Sets by Peter R. Feuchtwanger, Costumes by Elizabeth Payne, Lights by Steve O'Shea
The Gumball Gang: Crime-Solving Kids+
Book, Music, Lyrics, and Musical Direction by Jim Colleran
Directed by Janine Nina Trevens
Choreographed by Joanna Greer
Sets by Ian Wallace, Costumes by Mark Richard Caswell, Lights by Kirk Bookman
2007-2008
The Perfect Monster**
Book by Janine Nina Trevens, Music & Lyrics by Deirdre Broderick
Directed by Janine Nina Trevens
Choreographed by Joanna Greer, Musical Direction by Jim Colleran
Sets by Joe Gourley, Costumes by Shelley Norton (Recreated by Cheryl McCarron)
Lights by Steve O'Shea
Princess Phooey+
Book and Lyrics by Lisa Diana Shapiro, Music by Eric Rockwell
Directed by Janine Nina Trevens
Choreographed by Joanna Greer, Musical Direction by Jim Colleran
Sets by Sarah Martin, Costumes by Cheryl McCarron, Lights by Steve O'Shea
Everything About a Day (Almost)**
Conceived by Emmanuel Wilson, Music and Lyrics by Brad Alexander, Joanne Bogart, Deirdre Broderick, Helen Chayefsky, Douglas J. Cohen, Michael Colby, Jim Colleran, Gary Gardner, Ned Paul Ginsburg, Johannes Gluck, Tammy Holder, John Kroner, Eric Rockwell, Arianna Rose, Lawrence Rush, Evan Schiff, Tom Toce
Directed by Janine Nina Trevens
Choreographed by Joanna Greer, Musical Direction by Jim Colleran
Sets by Peter R. Feuchtwanger, Costumes by Mark Richard Caswell, Lights by Kirk Bookman
2008-2009
Golly Gee Whiz!**
Book by Eric Rockwell & Joanne Bogart, Lyrics by Joanne Bogart
Music by Eric Rockwell
Directed & Choreographed by Joanna Greer, Musical Direction by Jim Colleran, Sets & Lights by Steve O'Shea, Costumes by Cheryl McCarron
Everything About a Family (Almost)+
Conceived & written by Members of TADA!'s Resident Youth Ensemble
Music & Lyrics by Gary Bagley, Deirdre Broderick, Denver Casado, Douglas Cohen, Jim Colleran, Miriam Daly, Scott Evan Davis, Drew Fornarola, Gary Gardner, Simon Gray, Kirsten A. Guenther, Lindsey Joelle, Phoebe Kreutz, John Kroner, Naomi Lee, Callie LeFevre, Douglas M. Parker, Arianna Rose, Kiernan P. Schmitt, Joy Son, Steve Sweeting & Tom Toce
Directed by Janine Nina Trevens
Choreographed by Joanna Greer, Musical Direction by Jim Colleran
Sets by Joseph Gourley, Costumes by Cheryl McCarron, Lights by Kirk Bookman
The Little House of Cookies**
Adapted by Janine Nina Trevens, Music & Lyrics by Joel Gelpe
Based on the book The Tiny Little House by Eleanor Clymer
Directed by Janine Nina Trevens
Choreographed by Joanna Greer, Musical Direction by Jim Colleran
Sets by Andrew Farrugia, Costumes by Cheryl McCarron, Lights by Steve O'Shea
+ indicates production is a world premiere
** indicates productions are revivals