Board and Staff

Board and Staff

Board of Directors

Jeanne Montano-Giannetta – Board President

Jeanne made her ReVision debut in ReVision Theatre’s July 2012 5 ^th Anniversary Gala at the Paramount Theatre.  For the past six years, she has been happily performing Forbidden Broadway Off-Broadway, across the country and overseas.  Some other theatre credits include: Broadway and national tour – Cats (Jellylorum/Griddlebone); Off Broadway – Forbidden Broadway SVU (Tony Award for Excellence in the Theatre and Drama Desk Award for Best Review); Forbidden Broadway: Rude Awakening (Recording); Regional – The Most Happy Fella (Cleo), starring John Schuck; Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey); Funny Girl (Fanny); Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (narrator); Falsettos(Cordelia); Nunsense (Sister Mary Amnesia) with “Superior Mothers” Alice Ghostly, Pat Carroll, and Lainie Kazan.  She was also seen Off-Broadway in Loose Screws and at the acclaimed Feinstein’s and Kaufman Center in A Lawyer and His Ladies.  Originally a shore girl, she now resides both in NYC and Asbury Park , and is happily married to Robert Gianetta NYPD.

Jules L. Plangere, III – Vice President

Jules is Senior Vice President of Press Communications, LLC, which owns several radio stations in Monmouth and Ocean counties in New Jersey.  He was born and raised in Monmouth County, graduating from Asbury Park High School in 1962 and Lafayette College, Easton, PA, in 1966, with a bachelor’s degree in History & Literature.  After graduation, he spent three years as an officer in the U.S. Navy in shipboard communications and electronics.  After his naval service, he came to work full time at The Asbury Park Press in 1970.  Before retiring from The Asbury Park Press he was Vice President/Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Plangere held several positions for charitable organizations, and has humbly accepted the position of Vice President for ReVision Theatre.  With his love of the arts and Asbury Park, there is no place that he would rather be.

Kevin J. Kern -Secretary

Kevin began as a volunteer for ReVision Theatre in 2008 and is never allowed to leave. His work has been integral in every season and has helped in set construction to company management and every aspect in between. Kevin has spent countless volunteer hours (and dollars) helping ReVision Theatre which wouldn’t be here without him.

Judy DiFortuna Whary – Treasurer

Judy is a former office manager of a New Jersey/New York law firm.  For many years she was a vocal and piano performer in New Jersey.  She also has a daughter who has been involved in theatre, which has inspired her to give of her time to assist and become the Treasurer of ReVision Theatre.  She said it feels great to give back.

Susan Henderson – Board Member Sue has lived in the city of Asbury Park for 20 years and have served on many community boards and committees.  She was one of the original officers of the Asbury Park Homeowners Association and before resigning to take office she served as the President for 7 years.  Sue has also served on the board for AP Action and the QSPOT. She is presently serving her first term as a Councilwoman in Asbury Park.  As a councilwoman Sue serves on the Deal Lake Commission, the Wesley Lake Commission, the Public Arts committee, the Dog committee, and co-chair the Development Advisory committee. Sue has been a member of the ReVision Theatre since 2008 and has enjoyed every performance.  Asbury Park has always been and will continue to be a city rich in visual and performing arts.  ReVision Theatre has played an important role in keeping the arts alive in the city and she is excited to be a member of the board.

Tabitha Falcone DellaPietra – Board Member

Tabitha began working with the board of ReVision Theatre in Spring 2013 as a way to give back to the community and share her knowledge and passion for the arts. As the first employee of Galbraith & Company, Inc. founded in 2006, Tabitha has been the controller on over 50 Broadway and off-Broadway shows as well as being the Finance Director at Checks & Balances Payroll, Inc. since 2011. Some notable clients include Avenue Q, The Color Purple, Frost/Nixon, Hugh Jackman – Back on Broadway, Legally Blonde: The Musical and Motown: The Musical. Earning two degrees at New York University kept her close to Broadway and was ideal for encouraging her desire to pursue a career in theatre. She began her Broadway career with SFX Theatrical Group/Clear Channel Entertainment working on legendary shows such as Cabaret, Fosse, Hairspray and The Producers .   Tabitha currently lives in Belmar with her husband, Steve DellaPietra, who works in event production. She also volunteers her time to many organizations in and out of the theatrical community.

Staff Bob Angelini – Interim Artistic Director

Bob, the founding board president emeritus, was an integral part in producing ReVision’s first three seasons and returned in 2012 to lead the artistic direction of the company. He made his New York acting and directorial debut with a new play, The Fourth State of Matter , which was a semi-finalist at the 2011 Dream Up Festival at the Theater for the New City in the East Village. His other New York City directing credits include the Harvest Festival at the Hudson Guild Theatre; the Network Festival for the Barrow Group Theatre and Murrow at The Dramatist’s Guild. His regional credits include Pippin, Red, A Christmas Survival Guide and The 5th Anniversary Concert at ReVision Theatre and Miss Abagail’s Guide to Dating, Mating and Marriage at the Millbrook Playhouse in Pennsylvania. Bob has directed locally for the Axelrod Theatre and Cabaret For Life as well as helping local authors prepare their work for the stage. His acting credits include New York City appearances in The Bones Venture in Hell’s Kitchen and Bella’s Dream in the Lower East Side. Bob has also made apperances in the hit television series 30 Rock , Pan Am , Blue Bloods Person of Interest, Smash and Unforgettable. His film credits include, the HBO documentary, Project Nim , directed by Academy Award winner James Marsh and True Story with James Franco. Bob’s true passion was directing his students for 16 years in 32 dramatic and musical productions with the award-winning West Park Players of Ocean Township High School. His directorial efforts include Miss Saigon, Noises Off, A Chorus Line , Into the Woods , Curtains , Ah, Wilderness! , The Miracle Worker , and Les Miserables to name a few. He was awarded the Best Director “Basie Award” for his 2007 production of The Laramie Project (Paramount Theatre), Cats , and Our Town by the Count Basie Theater in Red Bank, NJ. Bob is a member of Actor’s Equity, The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, The Theater Communications Group and The NY Shakespeare Society.

Board Advisors

Mary Bruccoliere

Bernard Dotson

Mike Hollemans

Peter Leyman

Lou Liberatore

Laura Brunetti