Urinetown…the Musical…not the place…is an exciting endeavor. Set in a time of worldwide ecological devastation, you’d think that the show would be deadly serious in its approach. But it isn’t. It’s hilariously funny and is constantly winking at the audience with a knowing nod.

It also calls out the foibles of everyone from the government to the police, and to all social classes. Both the story and the characters are very straightforward and they are constantly pushing the limits of satire. And that satire extends to the overall genre of musical theater – keep an eye out for the not-so-subtle spoofing of some of your favorite Broadway classics.

Our team of student performers, designers, technicians and stage managers have collaborated to build this world, where nothing can be taken too seriously, if at all.

Silliness abounds here, so don’t be afraid to laugh along with us as we take you on a journey to Urinetown…the Musical…not the place. Seriously. You don’t want to go to the place.

- Doug Weyand, Director/Choreographer

ACT ONE
Overture .... The Band
Urinetown .... Lockstock and Company
Privilege to Pee .... Pennywise and The Poor
It’s a Privilege to Pee (reprise) .... Lockstock and The Poor
Mr. Cladwell .... Cladwell and The UGC Staff
Cop Song .... Lockstock, Barrel and The Cops
Follow Your Heart .... Hope and Bobby
Look at the Sky .... Bobby and The Poor
Don’t Be the Bunny .... Cladwell, Fipp, McQueen, Lockstock, Barrel and Pennywise
Act One Finale .... Full Company

ACT TWO
What is Urinetown? .... Full Company
Snuff That Girl .... Hot Blades Harry, Little Becky Two Shoes and The Poor
Run, Freedom, Run! .... Bobby and The Poor
Follow Your Heart (reprise) .... Hope
Why Did I Listen to That Man? .... Pennywise, Hope, Fipp, Lockstock, Barrel and Bobby
Tell Her I Love Her .... Little Sally, Bobby and The Poor
We’re Not Sorry .... Full Company
We’re Not Sorry (reprise) .... Cladwell and Pennywise
I See a River .... Hope, Little Becky Two Shoes, Josephine Strong and Company

Meredith Conti
Cynthia Darling
Michael Deeb Weaver
Kate DeRosa
Stephanie Genco Gasiecki
Glenda Hastings
Lynne Koscielniak
Eero Laine
Paul Liguori
Thomas Mitchell
Nicholas Quinn
Thomas Ralabate
Kerry Ring

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DOUG WEYAND is a three-time Artie Award winner in the areas of direction and choreography and a recent recipient of the Artie for Career Achievement. Favorite credits include: MY FAIR LADY and RIDE THE CYCLONE for UB THD, SPRING AWAKENING, AVENUE Q, PAGEANT, SISTERS OF SWING, SONG & DANCE (MusicalFare), MURDER BALLAD, ALMOST, MAINE, LITTLE WOMEN...NOW (RLTP), JAMES JOYCE'S THE DEAD, NEXT TO NORMAL (ICTC), PETE 'N' KEELY, BLUE CHRISTMAS (Kavinoky), TOXIC AVENGER, VANYA, SONIA, MASHA & SPIKE (SGT), BUYER & CELLAR, PTERODACTYLS (BUA). His work can next be seen next spring in MusicalFare’s A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER and Road Less Traveled's GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY. Love to Dave, Venus and family and friends.

MATTHEW MARCO is a conductor, coach, and collaborative pianist in Buffalo, NY, where he serves as Artistic Director of Buffalo Opera Unlimited. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University at Buffalo, teaching courses in musicianship, coaching, and music directing all curricular musicals. During the 25-26 season he will premiere two new operas: Michael Ching’s Cinderella’s Royal Feast with Savannah VOICE Festival and Susan Kander/Roberta Gumbel’s Carry My Own Suitcase with BOU. In addition to opera and musical theater, he enjoys regular performances with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, including the 2022 Carnegie Hall tour, 2019 Florida tour, Grammy-nominated and -winning recordings, and concerts on both the classics and pops series.

ALEX LOUIS* (Bobby Strong) believes all people should pee for free and he’s proud to lead the revolution in Urinetown. Currently a junior BFA Music Theatre major, his favorite past credits include: Seymour Krelborn in Little Shop of Horrors (2022 Roger Rees Awards semifinalist), Oliver Rivers in UB’s Puffs, and Oscar Madison in UB’s The Odd Couple. Alex would like to thank his parents, friends, Abby, cast, crew, the creative team, Matt, and Doug for their support! @alexlouisofficial 

*Appears by permission of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

CAROLINE JAMESON (Hope Cladwell) (she/her) is delighted to be performing in Urinetown (not the place of course, the musical!) for the third time. She is a senior Music Theatre major with minors in Psychology and Dance in the Honors College. Her most recent performances at UB include Julia in Fefu and Her Friends (KCACTF Acting nominee) and Natasha in Three Sisters. She would like to thank the incredible designers, production team, cast, and crew for their hard work on this production. Enjoy the show! (And if you’re reading this before the performance starts, you might want to use the restroom now, just in case.)

RYAN BUTLER (Caldwell B. Cladwell) is a Junior Music Theatre major and thrilled to thrilled to be back in the Black Box at UB. He is a Kenny and KCACTF award Winner. He is also a Jimmy Awards and Buffalo BroadwayWorld awards nominee. Some past favorite credits include Newsies (Jack and Davey), Ride the Cyclone (Mischa), Something Rotten (Shakespeare), and many more. He would like to thank his friends, family, and company of this show for making this all possible. Catch him in his next show as Freddy in Carrie with Bellissima this December.

ROBERT BARTOLOTTA (Officer Lockstock) (he/him/his) is delighted to be in his 2^nd production here at UB! He is currently a Junior studying Music Performance/Music Education with a minor in Spanish. Robert’s previous production credit at UB was in The Pajama Game (Ensemble, U/S Sid), but has also participated in local opera productions, including Joshua’s Boots (Frederick) [Buffalo Opera Unlimited]. He is incredibly grateful for the wonderful opportunity that this show has been for him, and he thanks his wonderful family, directors, castmates, and production team for all their support. He hopes you love Urinetown!

ABBY TYLER (Miss Penelope Pennywise) is a senior Music Theatre BFA and she is having a blast playing Ms. Pennywise, one of her dream roles! You might have seen her last semester as Poopsie in The Pajama Game. Abby has been dancing and performing since 3 years old and her favorite credits include Little Red Ridinghood (Into The Woods), Lucy Van Pelt (You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown), Violet Newstead (9 to 5), and Madame (R&H Cinderella). She sends thanks and love to the production team, crew, and cast (especially Bobby Strong). If you're reading this, go pee now!

WISTERIA JONES (Little Sally) (she/her) is a senior music theater major at The University at Buffalo. She has been in musicals consistently since the seventh grade. With her first role being little red riding Hood in Into the Woods, junior. And  her most recent role as Mara in The Pajama Game Some of her favorite roles include Sandy in SpongeBob the Musical, Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, and  Lucy in Your a Good Man Charlie Brown. She is from Rochester New York and hopes to some day work at Disney as a performer.

GARRETT FLICK (Officer Barrel) (he/him) is an English Education major with a theater minor. He is so excited to be in Urinetown! Past credits at UB include The Pajama Game, Ernest and the Pale Moon, and Shakespeare Showcase. Other credits include Lefou in Beauty and the Beast, Nicely Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls, and Harvey Johnson in Bye Bye Birdie. He has also been involved in various dance clubs on campus, and is currently serving as vice president of UBKickline. He would like to thank his family for the support these past few months and the cast and crew for making this experience so memorable!

KATIE TIMMONS (McQueen) (she/her) is a junior BFA Music Theatre major with a minor in dance. Her most recent credits include UBTHD’s Ride The Cyclone (Ocean), Fefu and Her Friends (Paula) and 54 Below’s Walk Down Memory Lane Cabaret. She is so excited to be a part of this production and would like to thank Doug, Matt, and the cast and crew of Urinetown for this amazing experience!!

GWEN DARETANY (Senator Fipp) (she/her) is a senior Music Theatre major. This is her 6^th production at UB. Her recent credits include Gladys Hotchkiss in The Pajama Game (KCACTF Musical Theatre Intensive nominee, Acting Scholarship Alternate), Masha in Three Sisters, and Featured Dancer in 9 To 5. Gwen would like to thank her family and friends for all they do for her especially her mom and dad. And an extra special thank you to her cat Juneau!

EMILY PUTNAM (Josephine Strong/Mrs. Millenium) (she/her/hers) is thrilled to be in Urinetown here at UB! Prior credits include Ensemble in The Pajama Game, Missy/Ensemble in 9 to 5, and Annabeth in The Lightning Thief. She would like to thank her family and friends for their constant love and support. She would also like to congratulate the wonderful cast and crew of Urinetown! Break a leg everyone!

TY BURGESS (Hot Blades Harry/Old Man Strong/Cop) (he/they) is a junior pursuing his Acting BFA . Here at UB, Ty has participated in productions such as The Pajama Game (Vernon Hines), Ernest and the Pale Moon (Ernest Hemel) and Ride the Cyclone (Ricky Potts). Ty would like to thank the people who have worked on this production, his family, and friends. He hopes everyone involved in the production has a great show!

DANIELLE B. WALKER (Soupy Sue/Cladwell’s Secretary) (she/her) is a sophomore honors music theatre BFA. This is Danielle’s second time in a production of Urinetown, a favorite musical of hers. Prior credits at UB include Mae (The Pajama Game), and Women in Safari Outfit (Chamber Music). Danielle also founded and directs with “Women in Literature” with earlier productions of Pride & Prejudice, Little Women, and Anne of Green Gables. Outside of theatre, she also works at “Enchanting Birthdays of WNY” as a princess party performer. As always much love to her crazy family and friends. Wishing broken legs for the wonderful cast and crew.

ANDRE` WHITE (Tiny Tom/Dr. Billeaux) is a senior pursuing an Acting BFA major at the University at Buffalo. He is so excited to perform in his second UB musical, Urinetown, with such an amazing cast of friends and mentors. Previous UB production roles include Father Understudy in Eurydice, Socrates in Outrage, Speed in the Odd Couple, Father/Herve` in Fabulation or the Re-Education of Undine, Thomas Thistle in Ernest and the Pale Moon, and Myron Hasler in The Pajama Game. He would like to thank his cast, crew, professors, and family for their support and inspiration. Enjoy our show!

EVELYNPAIGE FERON (Little Becky Two Shoes) (she/her/hers) is a sophomore biological sciences major and is very excited to be a part of her second production here at UB. Her prior credits include high school productions, as well as Mabel in UBTHD’s The Pajama Game. She would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her in everything she does, as well as the entire cast, crew, and directors of Urinetown. Break a leg, and thanks for coming!

WILLIAM TOCKE (Stockfish) (he/him) is a sophomore BA Psychology and BA Health and Human Services major with a minor in Theater. This is his second show here at University at Buffalo. He was previously in The Pajama Game(ensemble) in the previous semester. He has also performed in Guys and Dolls(Arvide Abernathy) and in Noises Off!(Understudy). He is excited to be a part of Urinetown and would like to thank his friends and family and loved ones for their endless love and support!

SARAH HELLER (Ensemble/Poor Person/UGC Employee) (she/her/hers) is a second year BFA Music Theater student and is excited to be a part of UB’s production of Urinetown! She was previously seen in The Pajama Game (ensemble), and Ernest and the Pale Moon here at UB. Thank you to her parents, Doug, Matt, as well as the rest of the cast and crew. Urine for a good show!

MELINA WHITE (Ensemble/Poor Person/Cop) (she/her) is a Political Science major and Theatre minor at UB, with this being her third and final year of undergrad. She has been involved in theatre since she was six years old, having recently performed in Fefu and Her Friends (Cindy), Three Sisters (Irina), and No Exit (Vincent Cradeau) among others in her time at UB. Melina would like to thank her fellow cast and crew for being such a wonderful group of people to work with, and she hopes that you enjoy the show!

LISA ACEVEDO (Ensemble/Poor Person) is excited for her first production with UB! She is a master's student studying music history and information and library science. In 2024, She earned a Bachelor of Music Education at Florida Gulf Coast University where she studied classical voice. Lisa aspires to become a music librarian in a university or museum setting. Prior credits include Ensemble in Hunchback of Notre Dame (Ghost Light Theatre), Veruca in Willy Wonka (Fort
Myers Theatre), and Ethel in Music Man (Fort Myers Theatre). She would like to thank her boyfriend, Sanju Ebanks, for always supporting her.

ALLINEE NEGRON (Asst. to the Director and Music Director) is a Senior BFA music theatre student here at UB based out of Lancaster, NY and is glad to have been apart of Urinetown which is her sixth production at the university. She would like to extend a huge thank you to Matt Marco for having been such an incredible mentor during this process. @allineenegron

GWEN DARETANY (Dance Captain/Fight Captain)

MAILI NOVAK (Stage Manager/Asst. Technical Director)* is currently a junior design/tech student. She is super excited to be stage manageing her first show. She thanks the cast of Urinetown and Doug for making it an amazing experience. At UB she was previously on the SM team for the Pajama Game, 9-5: The Musical, and Ride the Cyclone. She is extremely grateful not only for these experiences but for the time spent in the scene shop working on props or set builds. She sends a special thank you to Melinda Lamoreux for bringing her into the world of theatre.

HAILEY ADAMS (Asst. Stage Manager/Costume Shop Asst)* is in her junior year as a Theatre Major; notable productions include Comedy of Errors (2024) and Twelfth Night (2025) at Shakespeare in Delaware Park as an ASM. She was a recognized designer by the KCACTF for her costume design on The Wolves during the Fall 2025 UB production season. Hailey would like to thank her friends and family for all of their support and she would like to give special thanks to Maili Novak, the stage manager, for making this production experience so amazing.

ALEX FAWKES (Asst. Stage Manager) (he/they)* is a senior Theatre Performance/Acting Major minoring in ASL at UB. They are excited to be part of this production of Urinetown as part of the Stage-Managing team. Previous production experience include “A Crack in the Egg: A New Rock Musical” (Stage Manager) and “Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play” (RASM/Head Dresser). They’d like to thank everyone involved in this production for their hard work and hours put into it and hope audience members will enjoy the show! Remember, Urine Good Company.

DYLAN MCGANNON (Technical Director) is a senior Theatre BA with a concentration in design technology student and is ecstatic to be working on his first musical! He is also on the UB Cheer team. He thanks his fellow students that helped build the set and learn so much along the way. He is also extremely grateful to his family and friends for their constant support and interest in his, sometimes crazy, endeavors. Special thanks to Jon Shimon and Erich Frank for their mentorship.

ELISE (ELLE) DIXON (Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist) (she/her) was born and raised in Niagara Falls and is in her third year at the University at Buffalo studying Theatre Design and Technology. Her works at UB include serving as a scenic artist on Mr.Burns, Zodiaque’s 50th Celebration, Ride the Cyclone, Fabulation and
The Pajama Game. She was also the props manager for Ride the Cyclone (KCACTF Regional Conference Nominee) and Fefu and Her Friends. Urinetown marks her first time set designing and she is very excited for this new adventure! Elle would like to thank her family for encouraging her to pursue the arts and hopes you enjoy the show!

FAITH MARSALA (Costume Designer) is in the last semester of her junior year as a BFA Theatre Design/ Tech student and is excited to be costume designing for the first time. She is extremely grateful to Max Levitt, Cynthia Darling and Judy Curtis for their mentorship during this design process. She would like to thank the company and crew for their dedication to making her designs come to life. Finally, she would like to give a special thanks to her parents for supporting her throughout her college career. She sincerely hopes everyone enjoys the University at Buffalo’s production of Urinetown!

LIAM DEYELL (Assistant Costume Designer) (he/him) is currently a Junior Theatre BFA focusing on Stage Management and Lighting as well as pursuing a minor in Dance. Recent credits include Stage Manager on Zodiaque Dance Company Celebration ‘50, Lighting Designer on Choreolab + Dancers Workshop + The Wolves here at UB. He is very excited to be an Assistant Costume Designer on Urinetown! Liam would like to thank his family and friends for always supporting him and would also like to thank the entire cast and creative team for making this such a fun show! Instagram: @liam_deyell.27

ZEPHYR FREEMAN (Asst. Costume Designer)

MALLORY TIRONE (Lighting Designer) (she/her) is currently a senior BFA Theatre Design and Technology student. Born and raised in Buffalo, NY, Mallory has been heavily involved in theatre and dance from a very young age. With previous experience as the Lighting Designer for UB's Zodiaque Dance Company, Emerging Choreographers Showcase, and Dancers Workshop, she is thrilled to contribute to her first musical as Urinetowns' Lighting Designer. Mallory would like to thank her friends and family for all their continuous love and support!

EVELYN MCLAUGHLIN (Asst. Lighting Designer) (she/her) is a freshman Theatre Design/Technology major from Manhattan, NY. She previously worked on several productions at her performing arts high school in Queens. This marks her first production with the UB Theatre and Dance Department. In the spring, Evelyn will also serve as the Stage Manager for Macbeth and as the Assistant Lighting Designer for Into the Woods.

MARCUS HARTER (Sound Designer/BoardOp/Mixer) is a Junior BFA Theater Production and Design student from Buffalo, NY. Marcus started his theater journey at the young age of 9, assisting his family in local High School Theater. He has worked on many shows at UB, including Mr. Burns, 9 to 5, ECS Fall ‘24, ZDC 50, Choreolab ‘25, Pajama Game, The Wolves, and ZDC 51. Marcus is excited to be working as the Sound Designer and Mixer for Urinetown, and hopes that everyone enjoys the show! He would like to thank his family and friends for all of their love and support along his journey.

SARA GOLDSCHMIDT (Props Designer)

PHOENIX HALL (Head Carpenter/Electrician)

SHEILA FASTOFF (Scenic Artist)

ASHTYN ROZENBERG (Head Electrician/Lighting Programmer) (they/them) is a junior design/tech major, and they are very excited to be head electrician and programmer on Urinetown! Previous credits include technical director on The Wolves, assistant technical director on The Pajama Game, lighting designer on ZDC 50 Spring Program, and head electrician and programmer on ChoreoLab. Future credits include lighting designer on Macbeth this upcoming spring.

KOBY FALLON (Light Board Operator/Programmer/Electrician)* is a freshman Music Theater major at UB. In addition to being a performer, Koby is a lighting designer and technician. He recently was the lead lighting designer for Iphigenia Dead/Alive, a world premiere at Abington Friends School. This production later toured to Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Favorite roles include Andrei Prozorov in Three Sisters, Patrick Star in The SpongeBob Musical, and Bobby Strong in his high school’s production of Urinetown (A role played by his “big” in the MT program for this production). Koby looks forward to continuing his collaboration with this community through the next four years.

LAYLA CAFARO (Wardrobe Supervisor)*

EM PUFFER (Makeup/Hair) (they/he)* is a sophomore Political Science, English, and Theatre student. They are excited to have worked on this show alongside their amazing crew/production members, especially their fellow costume shop students, and are thrilled have their work incorporated into a show with so much detail put into it by so many talented individuals. A thank you must go to Max Levitt and Cindy Darling for their continued, and greatly appreciated, mentorship. 

*run crew members 

Chair/Artistic Director: Meredith Conti
Associate Chair/Producing Director: Lynne Koscielniak
Department Administrator: Veronica Sedota
Senior Staff Assistant: Rob Falgiano
Administrative Assistant: Kristin Mann
Technical Director: Nick Quinn
Production Manager: Ally Hasselback (also stage management and run crew mentor)
Assistant Technical Directors: Tom Burke and Erich Frank
Scenic Artist and Head of Stage Properties: J. Marc Quattlebaum
Scene Shop Instructional Support: Hannah D’Elia
Costume Shop Manager: Max Levitt
Assistant Costume Shop Manager/Wardrobe Head: Cindy Darling
Costume Shop Assistant: Judith Curtis
Production Photographer: Eric Tronolone

UB Theatre and Dance is honored to dedicate the 2025-26 production season to Professor Emeritus Saul Elkin and Professor Emeritus Vincent O’Neill, in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to the field of theatre and to our academic and artistic community. 

Throughout their distinguished careers, Professors Elkin and O’Neill have exemplified excellence in education, direction, and performance. Their visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to the transformative power of theatre have shaped generations of artists and scholars, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire. This dedication serves as a tribute to their enduring influence and a celebration of the profound impact they have made on our institution and the cultural life of our region.

The UB Department of Theatre and Dance is a proud member of the UB College of Arts and Sciences.

With a firm commitment to the advancement of creative research, experiential learning, and community engagement, the UBTHD 2025-2026 Production Season is administered by the Department of Theatre and Dance. We acknowledge our full faculty and staff for their part in preparing students for work on stage and behind the scenes.

We thank UB Center for the Arts for their support in making these productions possible.

UB Theatre and Dance wishes to acknowledge the generous continued philanthropic support of Fox Run at Orchard Park, an official contributing sponsor of the UBTHD 2025-2026 season.