The Executive Team
Rick Grossman, Managing Partner & Executive Producing Director
Mike Blangiforti, Managing Partner & Executive Director, Youth Theatre Program
Mike Blangiforti, Managing Partner & Executive Director, Youth Theatre Program
Mr. Grossman has appeared in 9 Off-Broadway productions, the Broadway National Tours of MILK & HONEY, COME BLOW YOUR HORN, ENTER LAUGHING, MAN OF LA MANCHA, BULETS OVER BROADWAY and DIRTY DANCING. He has appeared coast to coast in regional theatres, such as Laguna Playhouse, Surflight Theatre, Starlight Theatre, Coconut Grove Playhouse, G
Mr. Grossman has appeared in 9 Off-Broadway productions, the Broadway National Tours of MILK & HONEY, COME BLOW YOUR HORN, ENTER LAUGHING, MAN OF LA MANCHA, BULETS OVER BROADWAY and DIRTY DANCING. He has appeared coast to coast in regional theatres, such as Laguna Playhouse, Surflight Theatre, Starlight Theatre, Coconut Grove Playhouse, Glove Theatre and Bucks County Playhouse. TV/Credits: House of Cards, Paper Planes, The 30 Year Old Bris (Tribeca FF), Finding Oscar, College Senior (Best Actor L.I./NY FF).
With nearly 200 directing credits over a 40+ year career, he has served as the founding director of Town of Hempstead Repertory, resident director of the former Airport Playhouse for 13 years and directed numerous productions for L.I.'s Star Playhouse and Township Theatre.
Mr. Grossman now serves as the Executive Producing Director for Studio Theatre. Mr. Grossman has recently helmed RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA, BONNIE & CLYDE, and CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, for which he received his 6th BroadwayWorld.com "Best Director" nomination.
Rick Grossman has been in the world of theatre since the age of six, when he appeared with his parents in the Yiddish Theatre on NY's 2nd Ave---"The Jewish Broadway".
After year as a child actor on stage and in film, he went on to study theatre at NYC's H.S. of Performing Arts, Hofstra University, The Pasadena Playhouse and with acting guru Stella Adler.
Mike Blangiforti, Managing Partner & Executive Director, Youth Theatre Program
Mike Blangiforti, Managing Partner & Executive Director, Youth Theatre Program
Mike Blangiforti, Managing Partner & Executive Director, Youth Theatre Program
Michael Blangiforti has had a passion for theatre from a very young age, when he was cast as a member of the ensemble in the musical "OKLAHOMA"
He retired from the NYPD as a Detective Squad Commander in 2008, after serving for 20 years. Since his retirement, Mike held many executive positions in private sector security, and owned an Execu
Michael Blangiforti has had a passion for theatre from a very young age, when he was cast as a member of the ensemble in the musical "OKLAHOMA"
He retired from the NYPD as a Detective Squad Commander in 2008, after serving for 20 years. Since his retirement, Mike held many executive positions in private sector security, and owned an Executive Protection and Transportation business specializing in servicing "A" List Celebrities and high profile corporate executives..
He became a partner at Studio Theatre of Long Island in January, 2020 as Executive Managing Director, and was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors, a position he was re-elected to in 2023.
Mike has performed in and directed numerous plays and musicals over the years. His favorite roles include:
Leo in THE PRODUCERS
Sidney Bruhl in DEATHTRAP
Sister Robert Anne in NUNSENSE AMEN,
Felix in THE ODD COUPLE
Charlemagne in PIPPIN
Dr. Madden in NEXT TO NORMAL
Mr. Maraczek in SHE LOVES ME
Detective Sergeant Troughton in
RUN FOR YOUR WIFE
Al Lewis in THE SUNSHINE BOYS
Dan Goodman in NEXT TO NORMAL.
Mike's most recent directing credits on the main-stage include productions of:
ON GOLDEN POND
SCROOGE THE MUSICAL
WAIT UNTIL DARK
ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST
I'LL BE BACK BEFORE MIDNIGHT
and
A FEW GOOD MEN (Coming in May of 2025)
In Studio's Youth Theatre Program, Mike has directed productions of:
NOISES OFF
THE LIGHTNING THIEF - THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL
THE OUTSIDERS
ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
THE ELEPHANT MAN
DON'T DRINK THE WATER
SPRING AWAKENING, (A CHILDREN'S TRAGEDY)
LORD OF THE FLIES
ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST
Mike holds a Bachelor's Degree from St. John's University in Communication Arts and Marketing
David Dubin, Managing Partner & Executive Artistic Director
Mike Blangiforti, Managing Partner & Executive Director, Youth Theatre Program
David Dubin, Managing Partner & Executive Artistic Director
David Dubin has been a theater director in the Tri-State area for over 40 years.
With a BA in English and Drama from Colgate University and MA in English from NYU he has also studied Script Interpretation with Stella Adler in her studio in Manhattan and has studied directing in London with Euan Smith of The Royal Shakespeare Company.
Davi
David Dubin has been a theater director in the Tri-State area for over 40 years.
With a BA in English and Drama from Colgate University and MA in English from NYU he has also studied Script Interpretation with Stella Adler in her studio in Manhattan and has studied directing in London with Euan Smith of The Royal Shakespeare Company.
David has directed in many theaters on Long Island, such as The Bare Bones Theater, The Star Playhouse, The BroadHollow Theater and The Arena Players.
His favorite local theater in which to direct has always been Studio Theatre. When the previous owner was planning to close the doors in 2015, David bought the company and has kept it going, He is now joined in partnership with Mike Blangiforti and Rick Grossman.
Among his favorite directorial projects since taking over Studio (now Manes Studio), are AFTERPLAY, THE BOYS IN THE BAND, NIGHT MOTHER, ALL MY SONS, the United States premiere of Arthur Miller's NO VILLAIN, TWELVE ANGRY MEN, WHAT THE RABBI SAW, and GOD HELP US, starring the late Ed Asner
Studio Theatre Diamond Patrons
Rick & Patti Hachemeister
Studio Theatre of Long Island has recognized Rick and Patti Hachemeister as the first "Diamond Patrons" in Studio Theatre history. Their extraordinary contributions as benefactors have made them an integral part of the Studio Theatre family.
Over the past several years, their commitment of time, resources and financial contributions of more than $350,000 to Studio Theatre of Long Island are unmatched.
In recognition of their overwhelming support, we have bestowed upon Rick and Patti the honorable and unique status of "Diamond Patrons".
