This vibrant musical revue celebrates the female voices that defined a decade. Through a lively mix of song and dance, it pays homage to the women of the 1960s, from the innocence of girl groups to the explosion of rock ‘n’ roll. Audiences will travel on a musical journey, reliving hits by icons like Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, the Supremes and more! This show offers a nostalgic trip, showcasing the era’s profound influence on music and culture.

OUR CAST

Lindsey Ashworth
Ali Coletta
Atia Silvi
Dima Hendricks
Lydia Bailey
Lizzie Rider

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OUR CAST & CREW

Lydia Bailey (Ensemble) is excited to be a part of her first show at MAC! Recent shows include The 39 Steps (Chelmsford Center for the Arts), Trail to Oregon (ACT), and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Milton Players). When not onstage, Lydia teaches baby goat yoga. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support, and she hopes you enjoy the show!

Ali Coletta (Ensemble) is thrilled to be part of another amazing MAC performance, Beehive: The 60’s Musical! She is so appreciative of Mare and Shan for this incredible opportunity. Some performances to name include Forbidden Broadway (Liza Minelli, Idina Menzel), Reality Romance (Destiny D/Band/Tracy) Anything Goes (Reno Sweeney), Les Misérables (Madame Thenardier). She’d like to thank her loving and supportive family and friends who have always believed in her. She is giving the biggest squeeze to her husband Nick and two sons, Cameron and Nolan for running the Mommy fan club. Ali will be dedicating her performance to her late brother, Greg Goshgarian, who will be sitting in the front row boo-hooing happy and proud tears in spirit.

Dima Hendricks (Ensemble) is a dedicated wife, proud mother of two, and a fierce advocate for the sickle cell community. A former pageant queen (holding titles including International Mrs. New England, Mrs. Massachusetts, and Miss Black Massachusetts), she has used her platform to amplify the voices of those living with chronic illnesses. As a sickle cell warrior herself, Dima is the founder of #ThroughThePain Inc., a community-based organization dedicated to supporting sickle cell warriors and caregivers through advocacy, education, and empowerment. She is also the author of Unleashing Royalty, a transformative guide designed to help young women embrace their confidence, purpose, and leadership potential. With a deep passion for expressive therapy, she channels her creativity through dance, writing, and musical theater, using the arts as a tool for healing and self-expression. Through her work as an advocate, artist, and author, Dima continues to inspire others—proving that resilience, purpose, and passion can turn pain into power.

Lizzie Rider (Ensemble) is thrilled to be starring in Beehive: The 60s Musical at the Mass Arts Center. With 20 years of musical theater experience, Lizzie has taken on a variety of dynamic roles, including Martha in White Christmas, Annie in Evil Dead: The Musical, and Pat in Kinky Boots. In addition to performing, they recently served as the Assistant Director for Bring It On at the Center for the Arts in Nashville, TN in Spring 2024. Beyond the stage, Lizzie has 15 years of choir and vocal training and is skilled in jazz and hip-hop dance. They are deeply grateful for the love and encouragement of their friends, family, and their wonderful partner, Michele.

Atia Silvi (Ensemble) is beyond excited to return to the stage! Other MAC shows include: A Broadway Christmas, Hair, Spelling Bee (Marcy Park), Miracle Worker (Kate Keller) and Wait Until Dark (Suzy Hendrix). She would like to express much gratitude to the entire cast/production team for being so supportive and fun in every which way.  Finally, Atia would like to send super love and gratitude to her amazing family/friends for being everything wonderful in her life.  In particular, her son AJ and husband Jay.

Marianne Sarazen Lonati (Director/Choreographer) is happy to make her directorial debut with MAC, having choreographed Lifelines, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change and Jaques Brel. She is a retired adjunct professor of theater and has taught and directed at Dean College, Providence College and Merrimack College. As a director and choreographer, Marianne works for many community theaters, middle and high schools and youth theater groups. Marianne holds her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Theater Education from Emerson College. She is grateful for this fabulous cast and wonderful production team!

Shannon Stiles (Music Director) is thrilled to be collaborating on Beehive with her dear friend Marianne Lonati. Shannon and Marianne met almost 25 years ago in a production of Oliver! in Foxboro but they have not properly directed together in over a decade. Shannon is a frequent Music Director for Mass Arts, having just conceived and mounted the September Lifelines fundraiser. Similarly, Beehive is an all-women cast and directing team. What are we in this world without the power of our galentines? For Chrissy, with love.

John Ristaino (Costume Design) is excited to be back costuming a show after a seven-year hiatus.  His work on costuming Mass Arts Center productions includes Steel Magnolias and The Boys Next Door. John was the primary costumer for Actors’ Collaborative for many years.  He was happy to have found that many pieces from Actors’ Collaborative were donated to Dean College (and is thrilled to use some of those pieces on stage in Beehive.)

BEEHIVE – The 60s Musical is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com