Glitterati ProductionsTM was founded by John Nasca and Tiffany Nasca and later joined by Robert Hilliard amd Christine Rivera with the intention of producing a commercial production of Moon Over Buffalo. Separately the trio had been involved with many theatrical venues including Circle Theater, The Halsted Theater Centre, Tony n Tina's Wedding, Pegasus Players The Theater Building, and the Drury Lane Theater. After the opening of Moon Over Buffalo, plans include producing several works which are under consideration. The Glitterati producers are dedicated to the American art form of musical theater and sophisticated comedies.
John Nasca-Producer, Director, Designer: Either as a Producer, Director, Designer or Manager, John has been involved in the Chicago theater community for several years. John's first production company was Palladium Productions, which was part of the early wave of store front theaters in the area. John's costume work included the high profile production of The Vampire Lesbians of Sodom and the Pegasus Production of Anyone Can Whistle, for which he received several awards. He also designed Noises Off for producer/director Michael Leavitt, and the Midwest premier of Metropolis, in which he worked alongside its composer, Academy Award winner Joseph Brooks. Soon after, he joined Producer and Tony Award winner Michael Frazier and his staff at the Halsted Theatre Center as its business manager while he continued to direct, company manage and design other productions with many theatres across the Chicagoland area, including Drury Lane Theatre, Circle Theatre and The Theatre Building. John also branched out into a line of couture evening wear and bridal designs, which were showcased and sold at I.Magnim on Michigan Ave. His latest producing project was Moon Over Buffalo, which he is also directed and designed.
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Tiffany Nasca-Associate Producer, Graphics/Web Designer: Tiffany's career in the theatre started as a box office assistant for Broadway Producer Michael Frazier at The Halsted Theatre Centre. She attended Columbia College where she studied Film and Theatre Production and since that time, she has worked in various capacities for several Chicago venues. Favorite productions that she has been a part of are: Follies, The Life, Imitation of Stardom, Heidi Chronicles, Moon Over Buffalo, and Poseidon! An Upsidedown Musical.
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Christine Rivera-Associate Member: Upon returning to Chicago with her BA in English from the University of Iowa Christine kick started her theatrical endeavors on the backstge crew of the North Riverside workshop production of Moon Over Buffalo.
When not actively producing Glitterati is a team of industry professionals lending their talents to various production companies in the Chicagoland area. Combined they bring with them over 30 years of theatrical experience from directing to costuming to wigs and make-up to back stage tech, Glitterati has it covered. With a flare for glam and glitz Glitterati leaves an indelible mark on any production.
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Poseidon! An Upsidedown Musical Produced by Hell in a Handbag Productions
No, No, Nanette Produced by North Riverside Players
Gypsy Produced by North Riverside Players
Die, Mommie! Die Produced by Hell in a Handbag Productions
Phantom Produced by Porchlight Musical Theatre
Moon Over Buffalo Produced by Glitterati Productions