The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey
Performance Dates: April 17 and 18
Performance Times: 7:00 pm
Performance Location: Tremper Studio Theater (Room 120)
Synopsis: In a small Jersey Shore town, a detective unravels the story of Leonard Pelkey, a tenaciously optimistic and flamboyant 14-year-old boy who goes missing. A luminous force of nature whose magic is only truly felt once he is gone, Leonard becomes an unexpected inspiration as the town’s citizens question how they live, who they love, and what they leave behind.
Charlie is a senior at Tremper. He enjoys crafts, theatre and the arts. He last performed in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde as Utterson/Hyde1 earlier this year. He would like to thank the director, cast and the theatre department for providing him with this amazing opportunity.
Charlie Carrion* - Chuck DeSantis
Kemari is 16 years old and a sophomore in high school.who is also a aspiring actor and this is his first play and he hopes to be in more productions and grow his career.
Kemari Tennort - Marty Branahan
Lucy Richmond is a sophomore at Tremper High School. She has loved and been involved in theater since elementary school. These performances include Madagascar Jr. as Zelda, Charlotte’s Web as Lamb, and James and the Giant Peach as Ensemble. This is her second performance at Tremper, and she is incredibly excited to participate in many more to come. She would like to give a special thanks to the director, stage manager, and her fellow cast members for making this experience possible, and to her family (especially her parents) for putting up with her insane schedule and crazy goals.
Lucy Richmond* - Ellen Hertle/Marion Tochterman
Liv is a senior at Tremper. She has taken part in many shows working backstage, and this is her third time on stage. She last played Elizabeth in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. In her free time she enjoys to do anything creative. She would like to thank everyone involved for making such a unique experience for her last show!
Liv Klappa* - Phoebe Tertle/Buddy Howard
Abigail is a senior at Tremper High School. This is Abigail’s third show ever. She loves spending her time with her favorite sister, nieces, and of course, her brother-in-law; listening to music, crocheting, and talking with her friends. She would like to thank Donivyn and Dulce for this wonderful opportunity to be a part of this production. And to say she is so grateful to have theater in her life.
Abigail Mares - Gloria Salzano
Alex is a freshman at Tremper High School, and was previously in Dr. Jeykll and Mr. Hyde, in which he played the role of Richard Enfield. He spends his time playing in bands (Tremper band and personal bands), hanging out with friends, and cooking. He greatly thanks everyone involved in the production of Leonard Pelkey. He has had a great time working with everyone and looks forward to trying out for future productions!
Alex Wence* - Otto Beckerman/Travis Lembeck
Crew
Donivyn Gonzalez*
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Director
Dulce Rosas*
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Stage Manager
Ms. Kaila Golien
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Lighting Designer
Ms. Erin Dillon
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Lighting Designer
Leif DelFosse
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Lighting Assistant
Roselyn Sauceda
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Light Board Operator
Mr. Nicolas Cicerale
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Sound Designer
Madison Whitton*
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Sound Board Operator