JOHN BISCEGLIE (SFCMT Founder/Director/Producer) Since 1985, John Bisceglie has created, directed and choreographed hundreds of community, commercial, and professional productions featuring actors of all ages. For nine years, John held the title of Artistic Director for San Jose Parks and Recreation’s Young People’s Theater, and has also served Gilroy’s Community Services Department in a similar capacity for the past 20 years (42 productions). Recently, John created and produced four original musicals in San Francisco, including Rock-N-Roll Reunion (Palace of Fine Arts), That Kid Can Sing! and Forever Broadway (Herbst Theater), and SF Follies (Actors Theatre SF & Pier 39 Theater).  This summer, John will produce his next youth musical entitled Disney Spectacular! a singing and dancing tribute to 75 years of Disney movie magic, performing this August at the Palace of Fine Arts. John is thankful to work with his team of friends whose dedication, energy, and talent make producing SFCMT shows possible.

HOLLYANN FARGHER (Production Manager) has been working with John Bisceglie for the past 14 years, assisting with the production of 28 of his shows with the Gilroy Children’s Musical Theater group. Hollyann just recently assisted John with his soon to be released movie musical production, Gleeful! with GCMT. Over the years, Hollyann has held many different roles including backstage manager, light board operator, spotlight operator, set and prop construction assistant, costume seamstress, and for the last eight years has taken the role as Co-Producer/ Production Manager/Production Assistant. Hollyann’s son, Josh, has also participated in 28 productions with John, starting at the age of 5. Josh has assisted John for the past seven productions as assistant choreographer, wardrobe manager, backstage dresser, costume designer, and make-up artist (including his adult productions in San Francisco). Hollyann is excited to be part of John’s SFCMT team and hopes that Gleeful Live! will bring the same enjoyment to the cast members and their friends and families, as these productions have brought to hers these past 14 years.

KAYVON KORDESTANI-THOMPSON (Dance Director/Choreographer) is a graduate of the University of the Pacific, where she earned a triple-teaching credential in Music, English, and Elementary Education. She also studied at the Theatre Artist’s Institute of San Jose. Kayvon has performed, choreographed, directed or vocal directed over 60 shows for various local theater groups.  Kayvon served as the Artistic Manager for the Children’s Musical Theater of San Jose and is currently the Dance Director for the San Francisco Children’s Musical Theater and the Gilroy Children’s Musical Theater.  Kayvon began her association with John Bisceglie in 1992 and has choreographed over 25 projects for him including the original production of the SF Follies, winning her a Bay Area Theater Critic’s Circle award for Best Choreography. Currently, she teaches Kindergarten at Sartorette Elementary School in the Cambrian School District. Kayvon dedicates all her work to her mom Nancy, the best person anyone could be lucky enough to know.

BROOKE WALLACE (Vocal Director) began her journey with John Bisceglie as a member of Forever Broadway and is very excited to continue working with him.  She graduated cum laude from San Francisco State University with a degree in Vocal/Choral Education, and is currently working on her Master’s degree in Vocal Pedagogy, focusing on the anatomy of the voice. You may have seen her perform as the Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, or as Chava in Fiddler On The Roof.  She has also been a member of Screen Actors Guild (SAG) since 1992 and has appeared in numerous commercials. She appeared at the Herbst in That Kid Can Sing! belting “Gimme Gimme” from Thoroughly Modern Millie, and has many experiences in the realms of both Classical and Broadway repertoire, including songs such as “It Sucks to be Me” from Avenue Q, “My New Philosophy”, from You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and classical pieces such as “Je Veux Vivre” from Romeo et Juliette and “Monica’s Waltz” from The Medium, among many others. Brooke currently teaches private voice lessons in San Francisco.

JESSICA POISSON (Production Assistant/Director Assistant) is thrilled to be working with John Bisceglie again after working backstage with him in SF Follies and on stage in Forever Broadway. Jessica has almost twenty years experience in the theater. A native New Englander, she is a graduate of The Boston Conservatory with a Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal Performance with an Emphasis in Opera. Her performance credits total over fifty different productions across the United States and include Tessa in The Gondoliers, the title role in Carmen, and Sandy in Grease. Jessica can currently be seen on stage in Shopping! The Musical and Party of Two at the Shelton Theatre in San Francisco. Jessica wants to congratulate all of the performers in Gleeful Live! for all of their hard work and dedication and thank John for inviting her to work with these talented performers. She is so proud to be a part of this production.

EMILY DOLPH (Choreographer) is a 19-year-old sophomore at San Francisco State University studying elementary education and hopes to one day become a kindergarten teacher!  She first started her journey 9 years ago when she participated in Forever Broadway with Bisceglie in Gilroy. Throughout the years, Emily’s role has changed and grown from being on stage as a dancing table, to being behind the scenes helping with the choreography and the mechanics of the show. Emily is more than grateful for the opportunity to be part of this amazing program, as it has truly transformed her from a shy young girl into an outgoing, quirky young woman. Her favorite experience with Bisceglie productions thus far was being involved in SF Follies last spring! Emily loves being part of the SFCMT staff and helping Bisceglie’s vision come true. She loves working with the kids and getting them just as excited as she is to perform on stage. Her true passion in life is being a performer and making people smile. Although performing and choreographing is so much fun for Emily, her favorite part of being part of her involvement with the program has been the amazing friends and relationships she has made! She hopes you enjoy the show!

JOSH FARGHER (Choreographer) has performed in 26 productions with John Bisceglie Presents for the past 13 years. Josh has taken on many different actor/singer/dancer roles, while also assisting John with costume design, set detailing, prop construction, and choreography. Josh recently choreographed and performed in John’s movie production Gleeful with the Gilroy Children’s Musical Theater Group. He is happy to be able to help John again with SFCMT’s production of Gleeful Live! Josh is in his second year of college, attending the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in San Francisco, majoring in Visual Communication. Josh would like to thank John for all the experience he has gained from the years of performing and choreographing for his productions which has helped him reach his goals. Josh would also like to thank his family for their ongoing support.

DEBBIE DOLPH (Box Office Manager/Production Assistant) first became involved with John Bisceglie productions when her daughter, Emily, joined her first show at age 10.  Over the years, Debbie has helped whenever needed, selling tickets as box office manager, supervising backstage, embellishing costumes, and helping with set construction. Debbie’s biggest enjoyment has been watching her daughter grow up in such a wonderful program. Although, she first started helping in Gilroy, Debbie was more than happy to follow Bisceglie to San Francisco and be part of the SFCMT staff.  She is a very proud stay at home mom and grandma and loves every minute of it! Aside from sorting tickets, some of Debbie’s hobbies include baking, cooking, and taking care of her four year old grandkids, Allyson and Aiden. She would like to thank John for all the opportunities he has presented her family with, like being a part of his SF Follies production. Debbie hopes you enjoy the show!

PAIGE BOMBINO (Production Assistant) started her journey with John Bisceglie when her daughter Brittini took to the stage in Soul Terrain back in 2007 as an armadillo.  Ever since that show, Paige has been hooked and helps out wherever she’s needed from ticket sales, costume embellishments, set painting, lobby displays and ushering.   During her free time, she likes to hang out with her husband and children (Brittini, 16 and Amanda, 11), play tennis, workout, wakeboard, camp, and most of all, watch her children excel at their many talents.  Paige would like to thank John for giving the kids this incredible opportunity and for his creative talent.  In addition she would like to thank the rest of the staff for their countless hours working alongside John to make the show a success.  Paige hopes you enjoy the show.

LAURA McCOY (Costume Coordinator, Editor) initially became involved with John’s Gilroy shows when her son participated in his first Bisceglie production 6 years ago. Since then, her entire family has at one point been involved, as her two children (Megan and Thomas) have taken the stage and her husband (Will) has assisted with set construction. Over the years, Laura has helped with costumes and various production tasks including writing, editing, and purchasing. She thoroughly enjoyed her role as Production Manager for John’s original SF Follies in early 2009. Laura is so thankful for the close friendships she has made while discovering her love for theatre and holds deep gratitude to John for introducing her to the magic. She cherishes her role as wife and mother, works part time as a dental hygienist, likes to cook, and has an innate passion for bargain shopping. Laura wishes a fun and memorable experience for cast and audience alike!