North Kingstown Drama Program

• Classes will start up January 2009!!!! And auditions/rehearsals for Beauty and the Beast will begin in April! You must attend the classes in order to audition!

Welcome parents and actors! You have stumbled upon the site of the North Kingstown Dramatics Program where you will find any and all information regarding the program as well as current and past shows.

Started in 2004 with the classic production of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” the program quickly gained momentum and became a much anticipated after school activity. The following year garnished new talent, which allowed the production of “Annie Jr.” to become a huge success and brought many faces into the audience. With a new year came a new show, and a larger number of extremely talented kids. “The Sound of Music” became our biggest and most challenging show to date, but that didn’t stop us. 2007's performance of "Cinderella" was the best yet, proving that with time comes greatness. :) Following "Cinderella" was the much anticipated production of "The Wizard of Oz" in 2008. The show was another success.

Now that 2009 is upon us we have a new show and a new set of amazing actors, so sit back and anticipate the fabulous performance of Beauty and the Beast, with Lindsay at the helm! 

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THE DIRECTOR:

Lindsay Dias graduated from Salve Regina University with a minor in Theatre Arts. She had worked with her mother in the past, assisting her with the production of “James and the Giant Peach” at Our Lady of Mercy elementary school in East Greenwich. From that moment she knew she wanted to work with kids so when Mari told her about the opportunity ahead Lindsay jumped at the chance. She started off as assistant-director / choreographer with “Charlie” and from there climbed the ladder to directing her first production of “The Sound of Music.” The past couple of years she wrote and directed her very own projects, "Conversations" and "The Bewitching Hour," which couldn't have gone any better! She now takes the wheel as the Director of the North Kingstown Drama Program and is highly anticipating 2009 as the best year yet!

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THE PRODUCER:

Mari Nardolillo-Dias, EDD had directed many children in the past. She worked with St. Mary's School in Cranston as well as the various schools in North Kingstown, so when she was asked by the North Kingstown Recreation Department to head a theatre program for local children she jumped at the opportunity. Being in plays herself, she knew exactly what to do with the kids and she has been a major influence in their lives. With her busy schedule she had decided to step down as Director and leave the program to her daughter Lindsay. She is staying on as producer to help with the business end of the program

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THE MUSICAL DIRECTOR: 

Elia Nappa  is currently going into her sophomore year at St. Mary Academy Bay View. There she has been involved in "Cabaret". She was an intrical part of the NK Drama program for three years as Grace in "Annie Jr.," Maria in "The Sound of Music," Sara in "Conversations," and Cinderella in "Cinderella." Lindsay is thankful and excited to have her as her musical director.

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THE CHOREOGRAPHER:

Heather Martin  is now a junior at the North Kingstown High School. She has been involved in such shows as "Fame" and the "Senior Showcase" at the High School. Before High School Heather starred as Veruca in "Charlie," Ms. Hannigan in "Annie Jr.," and as Mother Abbess in "The Sound of Music" with the NK Drama program. She also played the role of Jane in "Conversations". It is my pleasure to announce her role as choreographer.

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THE CREW:

Rachel Shippee (TEACHER'S ASSISTANT / ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR) is now a sophomore at the North Kingstown High School. Before she was involved in "Anything Goes," and other shows at the High School Rachel starred in NK Drama's production of "Cinderella" as the title role Cinderella. She was also in "Conversations" as Alaina. Lindsay looks forward to working with Rachel.

Jillian Arundale (SETS / PROPS) is now a sophomore at the North Kingstown High School. She was in many shows with NK Drama such as Mrs. Beauregarde in "Charlie", Beatrice in "Annie Jr.," the Maid in "The Sound of Music," a Villager in "Cinderella", and as Wendy in "Conversations." Lindsay is excited for Jill to be part of this amazing crew!

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For any comments, questions or concerns please feel free to contact Lindsay Dias at the following email addresses:

Lindsay:    LindsayDias@gmail.com

 401-639-9939

Please enjoy the site!

Thank you!!

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