For Immediate Release: November 13, 2006
Media Contact: Jessica Sentak, The Academy Theatre, 609.291.9000

The Academy Theatre presents a long time favorite Sunday morning comic strip brought to life; You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown will run from December 1st through December 16th at The Academy Theatre, located at 146 Route 130 in Bordentown, New Jersey. The show stars Michael Indeglio as Charlie Brown and Luke Martin as Snoopy, they will be joined by Michael Miller, Shane Courtney, Jaimie L. McMillin, and Maureen E. Lynch . Tickets range from $20 to $25, including a special buy on get one deal for children under 12 and are available by contacting The Academy Theatre Box Office at (609) 291-9000. More information and internet ticket sales are also available by visiting www.theacademytheatre.com.

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown is best noted as, “A typical day in the life of Charlie Brown” and it is just this. You’re favorite comic strip brought to life, we join Charlie (Michael Indiglio) as he wakes up in the morning, eats his lunch, and stresses about Valentines Day and baseball games. Charlie is joined by several of his classic friends, Snoopy (who talks and sings!) (Luke Martin), his sister Sally (Jaimie L. McMillin), his arch nemesis Lucy (Maureen E. Lynch), the musical prodigy Schreoder (Michael Miller), and the surprise academic Linus (Shane Courtney) among others of his old friends. This revised version of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown keeps the old favorites from the 1967 version and adds some new scenarios and songs opened in 1999 and continues to be a favorite for old and young alike. The Academy Theatre revival includes some local talent and many actors from New York City and Philadelphia and brings top quality entertainment, as they have been doing now for four years.

Cast & Crew

Rob Del Colle (Director/Choreographer): You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown brings back one of The Academy Theatre and the region’s finest directors and performers to the helm. Rob has been seen in The Academy Theatre’s The Rocky Horror Show for the past three years as Brad Majors, he’s also been seen in Nunsense, A-Men! (Robert Ann), and A Chorus Line and directed last Season’s rousing success The Sound Of Music as well as consulting and assisting on several of The Academy’s Shows this past season. Outside performing credits include, Starmites - Off-Broadway (John Houseman Theater), DreaMaker (Lincoln Center NYC), Natl. Tours. - Wizard of Oz (Lion), Big (ensemble/Josh US), Regional: Sound of Music (ensemble/Rolf US) Walnut Street Theater, West Side Story (Diesel) Stage Door Theater, FL, Footloose (Ren). Directorial and Choreography credits include: Starmites (Bucks County Community College), My Favorite Year (Mitchell Performing arts center), You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Silver Lake Nature Center), West Side Story (Willingboro H.S.) and Fame (Bristol Riverside Theater).

Dan Kazemi (Musical Director): Dan, having just finished musically directing The Rocky Horror Show, received as one of the best sounding casts the Academy has ever seen, joins again to work his musical magic with the cast of Charlie Brown recently graduated from Haverford College with a B.A. in Music, concentrating in theory and composition, and a theater minor from Bryn Mawr College. This director/actor/singer/composer has been a proud member of the music staff at Stagestruck Kids Performing Arts Camp for the past 6 summers, and is excited to have the opportunity to continue instructing during the year. At Haverford, Dan was a member of the FordSchords, an all male collegiate a cappella group. After directing the first a cappella group at Stagestruck in the summer of 02, Dan took on the challenge of directing the FordSchords for his last two years at Haverford. Since graduation Dan has performed and musically directed professionally in the Philadelphia area. Recent projects include musically directing the Philadelphia premiere of Tick Tick Boom at the 11th hour Theatre Company, the world premiere of Diabolique and the American Premier of Austentatious at the Philly Fringe Festival and the first ever Philly Rocks concert. He also directed, musically directed and designed Annie Jr at the Pennsylvania Performing Arts Academy.

Michael Indeglio (Charlie Brown): This marks Michael’s Academy Theatre debut, but he has spent the last several years touring the country and the world. Credits include: Mame (2005/06 National Tour), Titanic the Musical (2004/2005 International Tour), Forever Plaid (2003 Tour), The Last Five Years (Jaime), Pippin (Pippin), Hello Again (Young Thing). Michael also created the role of Miller in the premier of the new musical Fags & Cellphones (Original Cast Recording.) He is a graduate of The American Musical & Dramatic Academy in New York City.

Michael Miller (Schreoder): Michael Miller is also making his debut at The Academy Theatre. He recently played the production tenor in Singin in the Rain at the Cumberland Playhouse. Other credits include: Babes in Toyland (national tour), La Cage Aux Folles, CATS, and A Chorus Line, Godspell, Guys and Dolls, The Lone Star Ballet, Mississippi Ballet. Michael has a BFA in Theatre from Abilene Christian University. He is a native of Lufkin, Texas currently living in New York City.

Luke Martin (Snoopy): This is Luke’s second show here at The Academy, having just performed as Riff Raff in The Rocky Horror Show. He is one of the regions hottest singer/ dancers, having performed for many years with Bucks County Playhouse.. His favorite credits include Andy Lee in 42nd St, Mike in A Chorus Line, and Frank in 7 Brides for7 Brothers. Luke started dancing at age 5 which led to commercials and print work. He attended the University of Tampa majoring in Performing Arts. Luke was last seen on the USS Patriot in Hawaii performing in several revues.

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’s opening night (December 1) will offer an opportunity to meet and speak with all the performers and the producers of the show. This event will also include special offers on this season, invitations for local media groups and organizations, and free wine and hors d’oeuvres.

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’s has, at this time, a limited run of only eight performances. The show runs from December 1 through December 16, 2006. Performances take place each Friday at 8 p.m. and each Saturday with performances at 8 p.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets may be reserved by calling the box office at 609-291-9000. Ticket cost is $20 in advance and $25 at the door, children under 12 are buy one get one half off. To see a seating chart or for more information on The Academy Theatre, check our website at www.theacademytheatre.com.

For more information regarding The Academy Theatre, this press release, or to arrange for interviews call Jessica Sentak at 609-291-9000 or by emailing theacademytheatre@yahoo.com.

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