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rndyounghowze · 5 years

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The Wedding of Sophie and Sky set to ABBA Music hosted by Off Broad Street Players at The Levoy Theatre in Vineland, NJ

By Ricky and Dana Young-Howze

I was invited to a wedding of my second cousin twice removed, Donna Sheridan’s daughter last night at the last minute. I'm glad it was casual dress but I was sorry that I didn't bring a gift. If you get invited to this wedding at the Levoy Theatre hosted by Off Broad Street Players be sure to grab a drink at the bar (*see my note below), and listen to a slew of songs written by the Wedding Band, Abba. This wedding was directed by the wonderful wedding planner John T. Stephan and was a wonderful night!

Apparently my cousin Donna's daughter Sophie was getting married to a guy named Sky and wanted to get walked down the aisle by her father. Turns out though that my second cousin twice removed Donna hooked up with three guys a long time ago and they could have all been the father. So Sophie just up and invited all three of them. And they all showed up! How scandalous! It all went crazy from there!

Direction and Choreography by wedding planner John T. Stephan took on a real crazy undertaking and decided to go ahead and just make it harder. "Stage Mamma Mia with impressive vocals, amazing choreography, and a set that belongs in Disney World? Boring! I have to make it immersive!" I joke with John that he doesn't sleep ever. Well now on top of that I believe that not only that but he must have won a fiddle contest with the devil!

So let me tell you about some of the wedding party and the guests!

Sophie (played by Corrine Podolski) was such the stunning bride! Her voice has such a piercing quality and her acting chops have only gotten better since the last time I saw her!

Okay one of the crazy bridesmaids, Ali (played by Caitlin Geisser), was such a crazy good actress and it was really fun to see her again onstage! It was a great kind of role that I had never seen her play before. The other bridesmaid Lisa (played by Nicolette Barr) was also a great dancer and a great fit for the other two young ladies. Wonderful singing in “Honey, Honey”.

I could just not stop laughing at Tanya (played by Christina Fuscellaro). This is a woman who knows who she is and will run right over anyone who isn't ready for her. A very well seasoned performer! You just have to get to know this wedding guest!

Rosie (played by Kristy Joe Slough) had me dying right before the wedding in her rendition of “Take a Chance on Me"! It takes a lot of talent to be that deliciously awkward. Great job!

I really loved the performance of my second cousin twice removed Donna (played by Carmen Delia Bryant). She's got some mad pipes and can dance like she's got a fire within her soul! I've seen her many times on the Levoy stage but this time she has out done herself!

Okay some people would be tempted to say that Sky (played by Scott Bonerbo) is just too young to get married or mix it up with performers that are a bit older than him. They would also be stupid! He's a wonderful performer and I hope he and Sophie have a wonderful life together!

Pepper (played by Jerrod Ganesh) is really that greasy bartender we've seen at every wedding! But he really is a great dancer! Come watch him cut a rug!

Harry Bright (Played by Andrew Jarema) I've seen this guy play a lot of people before and this may have been my favorite role ever! So smooth and wonderful and if you know him you'll know that playing such a milquetoast man is such a feat for a guy who has played some really heavy roles in the past.

It's been a while since I've seen Bill Austin (played by Don Fransko) onstage and it was wonderful to see him again! He is just such a handsome gentleman and a confident performer! Great job!

I really appreciated the soul Sam Carmichael (played by Frank Dimauro) put on display. He allowed himself to be so tender and vulnerable and I was right there feeling it with him in his songs!

Okay again John Stephan assembled such a great mix of performers that I can't choose between them. So here's a collective background shout out to the entire ensemble of wedding guests and hotel staff. I have never seen an ensemble that is so cohesive and spectacular! Break a leg on the rest of the performances!

Special shout-out to Dance Captain Lindsay Nakai who must have danced her feet off for all these numbers! She has an excellent frame and masterful command of her young instrument. I've seen older dancers with less confidence and skill. Great work!

Music Direction by Mandy Milne led the nine piece wedding band through the greatest hits of disco icons ABBA! I really admired the work of the four keyboards in the band. Four keyboards!!! They were a hit!

It's really hard to do a wedding featuring an icon of the 70s but set in the early 2000's. But Costume Designer Katie Kiessling really nailed the vibe of both worlds with rich hues that just popped in all the heavy lights.

Again I'm looking at awesome hair and make-up by John Rattacasa (my theatrical good luck charm!) and it is totally on point! It's a big compliment to say that I couldn't tell what was a wig and what was really hair they were all so fabulous! I wish I was getting married all over again just so he could do me and Dana's make-up!

I really wish that there was a set for Set Designer Mary Boner to design but it seems like they just found a real Greek village that no one was using and got Wayne Wriggins and Tom Kiessling to airlift it to NJ and put it on the Levoy stage. This is too realistic to be a stage set. So sorry Mary didn't get to do anything this show. Well there's always a next time!

Lighting Design by Tyler Daddario combines a mastery of intelligent lighting and vibrant hues! I have a special place in my heart for good lighting done well and Tyler always has a even more special place in my heart as a great designer.

The lighting heavy on both awesomemess AND strobe lighting so please take the strobe and haze warning seriously if you're triggered by things like that. I too have a neurological condition and I'll let you know that there were times where it was hard for me to stay in my seat. I sat in the front row center so you don't have to. The wedding planner assures me it much less triggering in the back.

I have to give the sound designer of the year award to wedding DJ Sean Pedrick! I hardly ever talk about mic issues because every show I've seen has had some. They're just so prevalent everywhere. But this show had the smoothest sound and less issues than any show I've seen and by far this was the kind of show I would have forgiven several issues! Great job!

So apparently guys this wedding is going on multiple times at the Levoy and all of you are invited! You guys are really in for a treat. They've really out done themselves this time! And tell my cousin Donna and the other guests hi while you're there!

**Mamma Mia by the Levoy Theatre is a very immersive production of the Musical written by Catherine Johnson with music and lyrics by Benny Anderssen and Björn Ulvaeus which allows the audience to come onstage and mingle with the cast before and during the show. Characters will come out and talk to you. There is also heavy haze and strobe lighting being used. If you are very sensitive to such things and sensory overload I would recommend to sit near the back.

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jeremystrele · 5 years

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An Elegant Makeover Of A Classic California Bungalow

Interiors

by Elle Murrell

Photo – Caitlin Mills.

Entry door in Dulux Salmon Smoke, Barben Architectural Hardware 160 entry door handle in matte black from Elite Door Hardware, Replica Moooi Random pendant in black from Lucretia Lighting and terrazzo planter in pink from Fox and Ramona. Photo – Caitlin Mills.

‘Sapphire & Gold Hills’ artwork by Antoinette Ferwerda, Marius sideboard in grey and oak from Clickon Furniture, Marmoset Found bell, Haus vases and Mr and Mrs Potts vases, all from Kiss With Style, and Cloud platter in black from Grey Skies Home. Rueben marble coffee table from ArthurG, with Magic rug in storm from The Rug Collection, Sketch Nysse armchair in natural/dove from Globe West, Favos felt cushion in dusty pink from Figgoscope Curates, and Geo vase in black from Grey Skies Home. Photo – Caitlin Mills.

Living room. Wilfred sofa in clover wool nigella seed from Jardan, Herringbone lambswool throw in denim from Saarde, Magic rug in storm from The Rug Collection, Rueben marble and oak nesting coffee tables from Arthur G, Sketch Nysse armchairs in natural/dove from Globe West Fragas felt cushion in middle grey and Favos felt cushion in dusty pink from Figgoscope Curates, Marius sideboard in grey and oak from Clickon Furniture, Assemblages shelves from Lightly, Hay strap mirror in grey from Cult. Geo vase in black from Grey Skies Home, Ceramic vessels by Bern and Marmoset Found from Kiss With Style, Marble tray from Marble Basics, Milk & Sugar Iris pot stands and chester pots from Hunting For George. Peonies from Say It With Flowers and Indoor plants from Into The Wild. Photo – Caitlin Mills.

Sideboard detail. ‘Sapphire & Gold Hills’ artwork by Antoinette Ferwerda, Marius sideboard in grey and oak from Clickon Furniture, Marmoset Found bell, Haus vases and Mr and Mrs Potts vases, all from Kiss With Style, and Cloud platter in black from Grey Skies Home. Photo – Caitlin Mills.

Custom oak dining table from ArthurG, Boston dining chairs in blush leather from Barnaby Lane, Marble tray and By Lassen Kubus candle holder from Norsu Interiors. Existing buffet with custom doors featuring art deco routed pattern in Dulux Ahoy (enquire via Maitland Street Interiors), RO flower vases in indigo from Kiss With Style and Autumn in Paris original artwork by Brigitte Northover. Photo – Caitlin Mills.

Kitchen and living area. Dita stools in navy and white in Grazia & Co, Squash minimal orb pendant lights in steel blue, aubergine and clear from Mark Douglass Design, Retro penny round mosaics in indigo from Byzantine Design. ‘Autumn in Paris’ artwork from Brigitte Northover, Wilfred sofa in clover wool nigella seed from Jardan, and Fragas felt cushion in middle grey from Figgoscope Curates. Photo – Caitlin Mills.

The kitchen. Dita stools in navy and white from Grazia & Co, retro penny round mosaics in indigo from Byzantine Design, existing kitchen with custom panel added to island bench featuring art deco routed pattern in Dulux Whisper White by Maitland Street Interiors, marble and oak cheeseboard from Kiss With Style, Menu salt and pepper grinders in ash/carbon from Norsu Interiors, Angle vase in white from Grey Skies Home. Photo – Caitlin Mills.

Custom oak dining table from ArthurG, Boston dining chairs in blush leather from Barnaby Lane, Marble tray and By Lassen Kubus candle holder from Norsu Interiors, Squash minimal orb pendant lights in steel blue, aubergine and clear by Mark Douglass Design, Retro penny round mosaics in indigo by Byzantine Design, Dita stools in navy and white from Grazia & Co. Photo – Caitlin Mills.

Entryway. Custom oak floating shelf by Maitland Street Interiors, Replica Moooi Random pendant from Lucretia Lighting, Geo vase in white from Grey Skies Home, and Baby Potts vase from Kiss With Style. Photo – Caitlin Mills.

Powder room. Liquid gloss subway tile herringbone feature wall in black from Perini Tiles. Grey/white terrazzo benchtop from Signorino Tiles, black wenge custom vanity in ravine finish from Polytec, metal recessed cabinetry pull from Made Measure, Marblo Ellipse basin and Astra Walker Icon wall spout and mixer in Flemish copper from Benton’s Finer Bathrooms, Silhouette pendant in brushed copper from Ross Gardam, Lumira candle and glass dome from Kiss With Style, Missoni Home vanni handtowel from Safari Living and custom round mirror with brushed copper frame via Maitland Street Interiors. Photo – Caitlin Mills.

Bathroom featuring liquid gloss subway tile herringbone feature wall in grey from Perini Tiles, wide (600x300mm) tiles in steel to walls from Glux, Amano tiles in musk from Perini Tiles, and Silhouette pendants in smoke glass from Ross Gardam. Photo – Caitlin Mills.

Bathroom vanity. Wide (600x300mm) tiles in steel to floor and walls from Glux, Amano 100 x 100 tiles in musk to vanity and niches from Perini Tiles, terrazzo benchtop from Signorino Tiles, Natural oak custom vanity in ravine finish from Polytec, Satin pull 04 in matte black from Made Measure, Fienza Nero basin and Streamline Axus spout and mixer in matte black from Benon’s Finer Bathrooms with custom mirrored cabinet via Maitland Street Interiors. Photo – Caitlin Mills.

Master bedroom with grasscloth wallpaper in navy from ascraft, Gubi grasshopper pendants in white from Cult, custom tan leather bedhead from ArthurG, Cuba side table in oak from Beeline Design, Linen quilt and sheets in charcoal, navy and white from Cultiver, Knitted throw rug in grey from Adairs, Eadie Lifestyle Bedu cushion in white, Blush leather cushion, and Winter wonder husk ice cushion with white tassel all from Norsu Interiors, angle vase in white from Grey Skies Home, and S-fold curtains in Allusions fabric in silver from Zepel and Shades of Hawthorn. Photo – Caitlin Mills.

Storm Cloud 1 and 2 photographic prints by Katie Carmichael, framed in black oak, Kent bench in tan from Barnaby Lane, Levante wool carpet in Felucca from Cavalier Bremworth, Linen quilt and sheets in charcoal, navy and white from Cultiver and Knitted throw rug in grey from Adairs. Photo – Caitlin Mills.

Girls bedroom with custom Cloudy quilt cover in emerald, grey and black from Little Louli, Sky grey sheet set and cloud light from Adairs, Baltic velvet cushion in frog from Zepel and Inform Upholstery, Numero74 star cushion in white from Mondocherry, ‘Oh the places you’ll go’ print and oak frame from Hunting For George, W&V swing shelf and Twinkles ballerina and Scarlett the swan toys from Kiss With Style. Photo – Caitlin Mills.

Levante wool carpet in Felucca from Cavalier Bremworth, Baltic velvet custom window seat and loose cushion from Zepel and Inform Upholstery, Custom cushions in Correa and Sticks fabric hand printed in emerald and black from Ink & Spindle and Inform Upholstery, Grey pom pom throw from Adairs, and Belle pendant in Jade from Family Love Tree. Photo – Caitlin Mills.

Kid’s bedroom with wall colour Dulux Blue Balm,

Magdalena Tybonie framed Ikaros and summer pink prints, Fox print client’s own, Oscar table lamp from Crate Expectations, Florence pendant in white from Family Love Tree, Harvie quilt cover in grey, Lotus sheet set in pink, Crochette cushion and knitted throw all from Adairs. Eadie Lifestyle landscape cushion in silver grey/white and Soliel pom pom cushion in white both from Norsu Interiors. Photo – Caitlin Mills.

Custom designed built-in robe by Maitland Street Interiors featuring V-groove panelling in Dulux Whisper White, Leather tabs in classic grey from Made Measure. Photo – Caitlin Mills.

Eldest daughter’s bedroom. Rebeka Rabbit print from Dots by Donna, Love quilt cover and pillowcase in mint and grey from Little Louli, knitted throw and Faux fur cushion both in grey from Adairs, Pintuck cushion in ocean from Family Love Tree, Eadie Lifestyle Bedu cushion in white from Norsu Interiors, Leo bedside table in natural oak from Grazia & Co, Oscar table lamp from Crate Expectations, and Angle vase in white from Grey Skies Home. Photo – Caitlin Mills.

Ethnicraft oak floating shelf from Globe West, Boston chair in blush leather from Barnaby Lane, Pencil pot from Robert Gordon Pottery and indoor plant and pot from Into The Wild. Photo – Caitlin Mills.

Ensuite. Liquid gloss subway tile herringbone feature wall in white from Perini Tiles, Wide (600×300) floor tiles in steel from Glux, Astra Walker Icon mixer, shower rail and towel ladder in Flemish copper all from Benton’s Finer Bathrooms, Palais lux towels in navy from Sheridan, an Ena handwash and body lotion from Norsu Interiors. Photo – Caitlin Mills.

Ceramic (600x300mm) wall tiles in matte white from Glux, custom vanity with art deco routed pattern in Dulux Ahoy via Maitland Street Interiors, Satin pull 04 in white from Made Measure, grey/white terrazzo from Signorino Tiles, Rocca Inspira basins from Reece, Astra Walker Icon mixer and spout in Flemish copper from Benton’s Finer Bathrooms, Flare wall light in brushed copper from Ross Gardam, custom mirrored cabinet via Maitland Street Interiors, and Cloud 9 trinket plate from Kiss With Style. Photo – Caitlin Mills.

Creating beautifully resolved spaces that directly influence the way people feel, is why Sarah Elshaug shows up for work every day. Founder and creative director of Maitland Street Interiors, the interior decorator/stylist recently updated a period home in Glen Iris for a busy corporate couple and their three daughters (aged 12, 10 and 6). The primary focus was renovating the home so it could effortlessly transition with the family as the girls grew into their teenage years.

Sarah’s brief called for contemporary Scandinavian style, but also allowed her to hero local designers, makers and artisans. ‘Our clients’ passion for supporting local creatives was a joy, and reflected the values of our studio,’ she tells, highlighting key inclusions from Grazia & Co, arthurG, Jardan, Ross Gardam, Mark Douglass, Little Louli, Barnaby Lane, Beeline Design, Katie Carmichael, Antoinette Ferwerda, Inform Upholstery, Ink & Spindle, Made Measure, Norsu Interiors, Cultiver, and Baud & Co.

As part of this project, the 1930s California Bungalow received a fresh colour scheme both inside and out – soft greys, white, dusty blues and a touch of warmth, enlivened with natural greenery from Into The Wild. Meanwhile, furnishings were selected with an emphasis on natural materials that add texture and contrast.

The master suite was transformed into a sanctuary, in which to retreat at the end of a busy day. It now transitions from light and bright in the mornings, to soft and moody by evening, thanks to stunning navy grasscloth wallpaper. Sarah also delighted in updating the girls’ bedrooms; taking a brief from each, and working collaboratively on the way they used their spaces – a perfect-for-reading window seat has been a complete hit!

In the bathrooms, Sarah ‘pushed the boundaries with a few bold moves’, introducing moody colour schemes, bespoke Art Deco-influenced patterns routed into cabinetry, and intricate herringbone tiling in wet areas. Featuring white, navy and copper, the ensuite complements its master bedroom, while and the girls’ bathroom features a striking grey palette with a hint of pink. The powder room brings the wow-factor through bold mirrors, moody black walls, elegantly subtle copper touches and statement light fittings by Ross Gardam. ‘Some elements originally pushed us outside our fairly conservative decorating tastes,’ reflect the homeowners, ‘but we are so glad that we agreed to run with these ideas now, as we love these new areas!’.

‘After designing and sourcing for each of these spaces to suit each occupant, I can truly say that it was a proud moment to hear about each of their reactions on seeing their spaces for the first time,’ reflects Sarah. ‘To have their own sanctuary to retreat to at the end of a busy work or school day really will impact their daily interactions as a family, and influence how they thrive in their new day-to-day.’

Sarah Elshaug of Maitland Interiors recently established a new arm of her business, The Retreat Stylist, which focusses on styling for short-stay rentals. Find out more at Maitlandstreetinteriors.com.au/the-retreat-stylist/.

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