Kyle Javon Block (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.)
Natalie Hayes-Scott (Camae)
Jarrod Scott (Director)
Bill Whitefield (Producing Artistic Director, Executive Producer) is a singer, songwriter, composer, lyricist, director, arts educator and actor who hails originally from Nashville, TN. He was the Executive Director at Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan, NJ for six years where he was responsible for overseeing the Production, Education, Development, Marketing & Box Office staff. He produced over 30 main stage Broadway-style shows including the New Jersey premiere of Spamalot starring Robert Johanson, Joseph….., Tuesdays with Morrie, The 1940s Radio Hour, The Music Man, Always, Patsy Cline starring Emmy Award Winner Sally Stuthers and Carter Calvert, Kids Say the Darndest Things starring Patrick Cassidy, My Fair Lady starring Glory Crampton and Robert Johanson, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Shrek, The King & I, Annie Get Your Gun and South Pacific.
As an actor he has been seen in the lead role of Giuseppe in The Gondoliers, the role of Florian in Princess Ida, the role of Bill Bobstay in H.M.S. Pinafore and as a pirate in The Pirates of Penzance starring Hal Linden, all at City Center in New York City. He was featured in The Presidents starring Rich Little and directed by Bill Castellino, first at the Helen Hayes Performing Arts Center and then at TheatreFest in Montclair, NJ. The show was later taped for TV at The Paris Theatre, Las Vegas and subsequently aired on PBS. As a TV actor, he has appeared in several commercials for such companies as Letgo, YOPA (England), Benjamin Moore Paints, Office Depot among others.
Regionally, he was seen as Detlef in Paper Mill Playhouse's production of The Student Prince starring Christiane Noll and directed by Robert Johanson, as well as the American in Paper Mill’s production of Rags. He played the role of John in Shenandoah alongside such cast members as James Van der Beek, Michael Park and Marc Kudisch. He has performed nationally atTennessee Repertory Theatre, American Stage Company, Northshore Music Theatre, Monomoy Theatre and Algonquin Arts Theatre where he played Mitch Albom in the gripping drama, Tuesdays with Morrie and Sir Robin in Spamalot.
As a songwriter he wrote the music with lyricist Nick De Biase for two songs for Centaur Records: “Every Time You’re Near” performed by Tony Award winner Alice Ripley on the CD, Utopia and “Never Letting Go” sung by Elsa Raven on the CD, Dance With Angels. He also wrote the music (with lyricist Bill Castellino) for Tony Award nominee Rebecca Luker’s recording of “Fine” which is featured on her album, Leaving Home, produced by Christopher McGovern.
As a singer, Bill toured from 2001 to 2018 around the globe as the Construction Worker with the World famous Village People featuring Ray Simpson, Felipe Rose, Alex Briley, Eric Anzalone, Jim Newman and Bill Whitefield.
He is a proud member of ASCAP, SAG-AFTRA, Actors Equity Association and Dramatist Guild. He earned his BA in Theatre at Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA and currently resides with his husband Christopher Verdi where he teaches voice and produces music in his home recording studio.
Bob Angelini (APTCo Managing Director, Executive Producer) is so happy to bring professional theater back to the Jersey Shore. The founding Board President and past Artistic Director of ReVision Theater, Bob teamed up with Bill Whitefield and Board President Robert Allison to fill this huge void of theater arts in the greater Asbury Park area. Bob is a member of the Stage Director's & Choreographer's Society, Actor's Equity Association and the Screen Actor's Guild/AFTRA. He wants to thank all of APTCo's corporate sponsors, the APTCo Board of Directors, REMEMBER JONES for his ongoing support, talent and commitment to the arts, Mr. Whitefield for coming up with this evil plan to start a non-profit theater and sharing his passion for professional theater and last but certainly not least Bob wants to thank his wife, Mary Pat, his kids Toni, Bobby and Daisy (The Mini-Schnauzer) for their love and continued support.
Dennis Tolentino (Production Stage Manager)
Lyle Greene (Lighting Design)
Crafton Barnes (Sound Design), from Memphis Tn, started professional concert sound and recording studio production in 1998 working every style and venue size from football stadium half time shows to 15 seat coffee shop size open mic nights. Currently one of the working front of house sound engineers at the Wonder Bar and monitor engineers at the Stone Pony for the past two years having made Asbury Park my permanent home. Crafton wants to thank Kenny for always motivating him to be his best!
This is Trina’s fifth production working with the Asbury Park Theatre Company and , while Kabaret Kaput was extremely challenging, it was the most rewarding.
Trina has worked in the theater for over 40 years and in about 50 productions. In her spare time she attends Maverick and Chicago concerts and loves spending time with her 5 grandchildren, Ryan, Brayden, Greyson, Pearl and Parker. Glamma loves you more than chocolate covered pretzels.
Neil Prince (Set Design)
Kipp Koenig (Set Construction)
Kip Koenig (Set Construction)
Marc Kershanbaum (Usher)
Carlos Larrea (Usher)
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Recently retired, Brian joined the Board of APTCo where he assists with his journalism skills and marketing ideas. Whether from his home base in Monmouth Beach, or strolling the beaches of Asbury Park, Brian is dedicated to moving APTCo forward. His deep love for Asbury Park and the Jersey Shore is evident by the countless hours he spends helping this new non-profit theater.
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516 Cookman Avenue
Asbury Park, New Jersey
732-776-5900
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday – Closed
Saturday & Sunday
7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
With additional locations in Cranford, Redbank and Montclair, NJ
Robert W. Allison, Board President
Bob Angelini, Managing Director
Hon. Thomas A. Arnone
Jeanne Montano Giannetta
Thomas Gilmour
Randy Kornberg
Thomas Manzo
Christina Smith
Brian Thompson
Brian O’Brien
Marilyn Rocky
William Whitefield, Artistic Director
Mailing Address: PO Box 1086, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Our offices are located at 66. South Main Street, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756.
Tel. 732.455.2296
eMail:info@AsburyParkTheaterCompany.org
William Whitefield, Producing Artistic Director: William@AsburyParkTheaterCompany.org
Bob Angelini, Managing Director: Bob@AsburyParkTheaterCompany.org
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