Footloose

Footloose - February 27 - February 28, 2015

Rye Country Day School

Crew Who's Who

Jay Gerlach

Director

Jay is in his fourth year at RCDS and his second year as Head of the Drama and Dance Department. Jay has directed several productions around the country in Regional/Summer Stock, University, and Public/Private Schools. "Footloose" marks his eighth production at RCDS. Many thanks to the creative team, cast, and crew of this show!
Ashley Taylor

Choreographer

Ashley has worked with a variety of choreographers as a performer, and has been teaching and choreographing dance in NY and PA for the past several years. Footloose is her second RCDS production as Choreographer, and she is thrilled to be working with such a superb team and production. Ashley would like to thank all of the students and faculty for another great experience!
Mary Marcell

Music Director

Mary Marcell is thrilled to be working on Footloose. As a music director of stage productions, Mary has conducted over 40 shows ranging from classic Broadway musicals to rock musicals to Gilbert and Sullivan operettas. When not working on musicals, Mary leads the Upper School choirs and teaches AP Music Theory. This is her 22nd year at RCDS as Head of the Music Department.
Zach Dore

Scenic Design & Master Carpenter

Zach Dore stepped right into the world of theater with the Port Chester Council for the Arts & he continues to be their technical director. He was welcomed to RCDS this year where he teaches Stagecraft. He also works as a technical director, scenic, light & sound designer, & scenic carpenter for schools in Westchester. He is married to his new wife Julie, to whom he attributes his love of theater.
Dulcie Arnold

Scenic Painter

In her twenty five years at RCDS, Dulcie Arnold has been involved in twenty four Student/Faculty/Staff musicals. She designed eleven, choreographed seventeen, and directed four, often at the same time! Her favorite RCDS shows include South Pacific, Miracle Worker, My Fair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof and Macbeth.