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TWO BEANS PRODUCTIONS
Rob Barron, Artistic Director
presents
ALEXANDER
AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE,
NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY
Book & Lyrics by Judith Viorst
Music by Shelly Markham
Sets and Costumes
Designed by Campbell Baird
Stage Managed by
Kristin Kerr
Choreography by Cynthia Thole
Directed by Rob Barron
CAST
Alexander………………………………..…Kyra Bromberg
Dad/Paul/She Salesman/Dr. Fields….….Scott Montgomery
Mom/Mrs. Dickens….…...……….…………....Sarah Franz
Anthony/Becky……………………………..Robin Virginie
Nick/Albert…………………..……………..…Brett Bainer
BRETT BAINER (Nick / Albert) is extremely pumped to be on his first tour with Two Beans
Productions! He is a recent graduate of The American Musical and Dramatic Academy, NYC.
Regional Theater: Hairspray and Breaking Up Is Hard To Do at the Ivoryton Playhouse! Film:
The Delivery Man. Television: Person of Interest. He thanks Rob, Cynthia, and this incredible
company! He dedicates this performance to his family and friends who support him through
everything. Enjoy!
ROB BARRON (Director / Artistic Director) is thrilled to be the Artistic Director of Two Beans
Productions. In addition to directing in New York City, as well as all around the United States,
Rob has directed over one hundred theatre productions for young audiences, many of which were
for Theatreworks USA, such as: Charlotte’s Web; Ramona Quimby; Little Women; Around the
World in Eighty Days; and Romeo and Juliet. He is also a produced playwright, and some of the
musicals he has co-authored include adaptations of Ferdinand the Bull, and The Phantom of the
Opera. His new play EXCAVATION was just presented at FutureFest at the Dayton Playhouse
and at the Jewel Box Theatre in Oklahoma City. A graduate of the Yale School of Drama,
Brown University and the Phillips Exeter Academy, Rob is also a theatre professor at the City
College of New York (CUNY), as well as a happy husband and the proud father of an eleven
year old and a five year old.
KYRA BROMBERG (Alexander) is thrilled to be touring with Alexander and Two Beans
Productions! She has previously toured with Alice In Wonderland (American Family Theater)
and Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! and has worked with Manhattan Children's Theatre on A Christmas
Carol and Stanley's Party. Kyra recently performed at New Huntington Supper Club with their
Beatles, Johnny Cash/Roy Orbison and Silver Screen shows. She earned her BFA in Musical
Theater from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. If Kyra were in charge of the world,
snack and nap time would be mandatory in all schools.!
SARAH FRANZ (Mother / Mrs. Dickens) began her acting career in Houston at The Alley
Theater's A Christmas Carol (Belinda Cratchet), Class Act Productions, Beauty and the Beast
(Belle) and Pirates of Penzance (Mable). She is a graduate of The Eastman School of Music as a
classical vocal performance major. Credits include Cabaret (Sally Bowles), The Secret Garden
(Martha), My Fair Lady (US Eliza Doolittle) and Hello Dolly (Irene Malloy).
KRISTIN KERR (Stage Manager) is Kristin Kerr is a graduate of Connecticut College, who
hails from the great state of Maine. Her previous productions include Trelawny of the Wells at
the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey and Reel Music, Talley’s Folly and the Playmakers Tour
at Florida Studio Theatre. She is thrilled to work with this company for the first time and is
excited to bring Alexander all across the country.
SCOTT MONTGOMERY (Dad / Shoe Salesman / Dentist) is originally from Texas, and was
last seen on stage as Ralph Malph in Happy Days: The Musical (La Comedia). Other stage
productions include Godspell, Little Shop of Horrors (McKinney Rep) Grease,
Joseph...Dreamcoat, Urinetown (Repertory Company Theatre) as well as Boardwalk Empire,
The Carrie Diaries and Martin Scorsese's new film The Wolf of Wall Street starring Leonardo
DiCaprio. Training: University of North Texas and Circle in the Square (NYC) Thanks to Eileen,
Victoria and Kimberly!
CYNTHIA THOLE (Choreographer), a veteran of the Broadway stage, currently works as a
director, choreographer and teacher in the New York area. In addition to choreographing for
Two Beans Productions, Cindy has directed and choreographed for Theatreworks USA, Encores
City Center Education program, AMDA, TADA! and Camp Broadway. She is currently a
member of the dance faculty at AMDA, Montclair State University and Fairleigh Dickinson
University. Her regional choreography credits include work for the Allenberry Playhouse, Mill
Mountain Playhouse, Reagle Players, Montclair Operetta Club, Penn State Univ. and Fairleigh
Dickinson University. Her Broadway experience gave her the opportunity to work with theatre
legends such as Susan Stroman, Agnes DeMille, Twyla Tharp, Mike Ockrent and Arthur
Lawrence, to name a few. Broadway performance credits include: My Fair Lady, Nick and Nora,
Me and My Girl, Meet Me in St Louis, Singin’ in the Rain, A Christmas Carol, and 42ndStreet.
National Tours include: Oklahoma!, Sugar Babies and 42nd Street. She also appeared in the
movie version of The Producers. Cynthia is a graduate of Butler University, and the proud
mother of a daughter in college.
ROBIN VIRGINIE (Becky / Nick) was most recently seen in The Magical History Tour in New
York City. She was part of the Dutch casts of Spring Awakening (Martha), Annie (Annie), The
Lion King (Young Nala) and The Sound of Music (Gretl). She is a voice actress for Nickelodeon,
Disney, Dreamworks and Nintendo. NYFA Musical Theatre Conservatory graduate. Robin is
very excited to be part of this wonderful show!