Youth on Stage

In 1994, Youth on Stage expanded to almost an entire week with performances on June 20-21-23-24, again on the Music Pier stage in Ocean City.

The shows were emceed by Caroline Ryan, a member of the 1993 cast who had graduated from Absegami High School.

Caroline Ryan


Guest performances on the last two nights were by The Dance Place Company of Ocean City, directed by Mary Beth Snow. The dancers included Lia Cocozza, Jamie Ginn, Adrian Mazzoni, Jennifer McLaughlin, Kristie McLaughlin, Lauren Mocadio, Leah Naclerio, Nicole Salvia, Christine Schaffer and Jean Storck.



The 1994 Youth on Stage Cast


Cyndi Cook, tap dancer from Absegami


Theresa Cutler, singer from Ocean City


Kristen Farrell, ventriloquist from Shawnee


Marshel Gifford, singer from Collingswood


Grounded, rock band from Buena

(Bob Baker, Neil Schreiner, Gary Tubertini, Ryan Wokock)


Amanda Leopardi, singer from Holy Spirit


Stacy Luthke, singer from Egg Harbor Township


Eva McKemey, singer from Collingswood


Shana Kruysman, singer from Sacred Heart
Daniel Lee, pianist from Ocean City
Noranne Toth, singer from Hammonton

and the members of The Young Entertainers
Robyn Boykin
Greg Cassidy
Mandy Decker
Jason DeFalco
Sharyn Flanagan
John Granger
Leon Hart
Kelly Lenzi
Lori Lenzi
Josh Moltane
Jennifer Peterson
Amanda Shankle