Halloween Cabaret
"Cabaret in Disguise"

Sunday, October 27, 6:30-8pm
doors open at 6pm

Madame Sherri's ~ Keene, NH

Vocals:

   Michael Dell'Orto
   Eve Pierce
   Morganna Ekkens

Piano:

Mary Towse-Beck

Join us for an evening of Voice & Piano featuring Broadway hits, show-tunes and seasonal Halloween specials, where our singers gender-bend and sing out of character!

Come early and order dinner!

General $25

Students $15

Micheal G. Dell'Orto

MICHAEL G. DELL’ORTO is an actor and director based in New Hampshire, and a member of the Board of Trustees of Monadnock Music. His credits include roles at the Peterborough Players, American Stage Festival, Northeast Shakespeare Ensemble, Olney Theatre, Merrimack Repertory Theatre, Lyric Stage, Charles Playhouse, Súgán Theatre, Stoneham Theatre, Worcester Foothills Theatre, and The Public Theatre. He has directed plays as diverse as Lend Me A Tenor, The Dining Room, Dracula, Sylvia, The Mousetrap, Dames at Sea and King Lear. Michael serves as the Area Liaison for Actors’ Equity in New England and has been a proud member of the union for the last 43 years. He lives in Wilton Center NH with his family.

Morganna Ekkens

MORGANNA EKKENS has been performing on stage for over twenty five years. A native of the Monadnock region, she discovered her love of theater as a student at MoCo Arts in Keene, NH and that passion led her to NYC, where she attended The American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Morganna has performed in and directed productions with Wild Goose Players, Main Street Arts, Springfield Community Players and The Vermont Theater Company, as well local film companies Wayward Ark Productions and Either/Or Films. Some of her most memorable roles include The Witch in Into the Woods, Rose in Gypsy, Velma Kelly in Chicago, Yitzhak in Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Desiree in A Little Night Music. She was awarded Performance of the Year at the 2013 NHFF for her role in the film Only Daughter. Additionally, she can be found behind the scenes helping produce cabaret performances, building props and costumes, designing hair and makeup and more. When not involved with theatrical ventures, Morganna is an active volunteer with local community organizations and enjoys spending time with her fur babies Lucy and Thomas. You can see her next in the Wild Goose Production of Matilda as Mrs. Wormwood!

Eve Pierce

EVE PIERCE is a Peterborough-based singer, songwriter and actress. After graduating from ConVal High School she spent two summers as part of the Peterborough Players’ Second Company. In 2021, she released her first solo album Save the Bell Tower. She is the lead singer for the Celtic Rock band Waking Finnegan, co-director of local theatre troupe the Dreamers Ensemble, and sometime choreographer for the ConVal High School drama program. Learn more at evepierce.com

Mary Towse-Beck

Pianist MARY TOWSE-BECK is equally at home as both soloist and collaborative artist. She has performed throughout the United States, Europe and Australia, appearing at illustrious venues such as the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall and the Barbican in London. She has been a featured artist on public radio in the United States, Canada and on Australian National Radio. Mary lived in the United Kingdom for nearly 20 years where she performed extensively and also taught both privately and at such places as the Oratory School in Oxford. Since her return to the US in 2007, Mary has been the pianist for the Aliento Chamber Players who perform and educate throughout New England. In recent years, she has appeared as soloist with the Toledo and Portsmouth symphonies and has released a solo album, The Impressionists. While continuing to perform, she maintains a private studio, gives masterclasses, coaches chamber music and adjudicates competitions.

Mary received her Bachelor and Masters of Music from Indiana University, and has also studied at Eastman School of Music. She studied and received coaching from many renowned teachers including Jerome Rose, James Tocco, Edward Auer, Rebecca Penneys, Josef Gingold and Janos Starker. Recently Mary has relocated to the beautiful Monadnock Region of New Hampshire and will be opening Spring Hill Studio in 2024 which will be a concert and recording venue.

Feast of the Seven Soups - photo by Monika Grabkowska on Unsplash

Supper Club:
Feast of the Seven Soups!

Friday, November 15, 6pm

In the private home of Monica Lehner
~ 259 East Road, Greenfield, NH

Join us for an 8 course meal featuring 7 soups and more!

The evening comes with a full sit down meal, wines, and soup-themed entertainment.

Limited Seating: 28

General $100

Holiday House Tour

Sunday, December 15, 2-5pm

Keene, NH

Tickets include entry, musical performances, cookies and beverages in each home. First 50 Ticket purchasers get a FREE Monadnock Music Holiday Ornament!

Adults $25

Seniors $20

Children $10