She Loves Me

Next Generation Arts Council was thrilled to produce this classic musical at Hefner Theater in Asbury Methodist Village. This enchanting musical, with a captivating score by Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock and a delightful book by Joe Masterson, promises to transport audiences to a world of romance, humor, and timeless melodies. "She Loves Me" played two performances on January 6th, 2024.

She Loves Me is a familiar tale of love, friendships, upended expectations, and miscommunications among colleagues in a small shop in tough economic times. It asks profound questions about our place in the universe while celebrating the very ordinary encounters and tasks that make up our daily activities and gives life meaning.

The cast featured multi-award-winning singers and actors ranging in age from 14-20. The music direction and choreography were all led by early college students, and the entire cast had input in directorial choices. While this show often features very elaborate sets, in this production, the cast elected to use a minimal set to capture the sense of a faint but pleasant memory that permeates the story. The professionalism and dedication of these talented performers was especially noteworthy considering the extremely concentrated rehearsal time.

Cast

Meet the extraordinary performers featured in "She Loves Me"

Patrick Barrett

Steven Kodaly

Student at the University of Delaware. Favorite credits include: 25th Annual... Spelling Bee (William Barfee), Anastasia (Count Ipolitov, Cappies nom.), and Newsies (Joseph Pulitzer).

Lazar Bozic

Ladislav Sipos

Student at Quince Orchard High School. Favorite credits include: Peter and the Starcatcher (Black Stache), and The Plot, Like Gravy, Thickens (Walter, McMillan, Edward)

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Johnathan Corona

Ensemble

Student at Montgomery College. Theatrical debut. Johnathan enjoys singing, Latin Dance, designing costumes, and is a very accomplished Mario Kart champion.

Giorgia Dallasta

Amalia Balash

Student at UArts. Training: McG Studio, Joffrey Ballet Center, AADA, BAA, YAA, among others. Favorite credits include: Anastasia (Anya, Cappies nom.), Shrek the Musical (Fiona), and The Addams Family (Wednesday).

Saura Herranz-Jimenez

Ensemble

Student at Quince Orchard High School. Training: McG Studios. Favorite credits include: The Plot, Like Gravy, Thickens (Debra), and Shrek the Musical (Lord Farquaad).

Noah Mayfield

Arpad Lazslo

Favorite credits include: Anastasia

(Dmitry), The Little Mermaid (Flounder),

Newsies (Race), and Shelter: A New Musical (Casey). Noah writes music and works as a choreographer.

Katie Musick

Ensemble

Student at Quince Orchard High School. Training: McG Studios, BAA, Academy of Fine Arts. Favorite credits include: Peter and the Starcatcher (Molly), and Anastasia

(young Anastasia)

Hayden Polsky

Georg Nowak

Student at the University of Maryland. Training: McG Studios, Broadway ProVoice, BAA. Favorite credits include: Anastasia (Vlad, Cappies award), A Killer Party (Clarke), and Shrek the Musical (Lord Farquaad).

Jordan Richard

Maitre D'/Ensemble

Student at Quince Orchard High School. Favorite credits include: Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow), Peter and the Starcatcher (Alf), and 25th Annual... Spelling Bee (Leaf).

Andrew Shea

Mr. Maraczek

Student at Quince Orchard High School. Favorite credits include: Les Miserables (Javert), Newsies (Romeo),

and Anastasia (Sergei, Baron)

Ava Turley

Ilona Ritter

Student at Quince Orchard High School. Favorite credits include: Anastasia (Lily, Cappies nom.), Shrek the Musical (Fiona). Stream her debut album, Only Fools, on Spotify.