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The Executive Team

Rick Grossman, Managing Partner & Executive Producing Director

David Dubin, Managing Partner & Executive Artistic Director

Rick Grossman, Managing Partner & Executive Producing Director

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

David Dubin, Managing Partner & Executive Artistic Director

Rick Grossman, Managing Partner & Executive Producing Director

 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. 

He became a partner at Studio Theatre of Long Island in January, 2020 and was appointed Chairman of the

 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. 

He became a partner at Studio Theatre of Long Island in January, 2020 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

Felix in THE ODD COUPLE

Charlemagne in PIPPIN

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 

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

David Dubin, Managing Partner & Executive Artistic Director

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 OF L.I. INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Michael Blangiforti - President & Chairman of the Board of Directors

David Dubin - Vice President

Rick Grossman - Treasurer

Patrick A. Reilly, Esq. - Secretary & General Counsel

Mr. Michael Angerhauser, CPA - Director & Accountant for Studio Theatre of L.I. Inc.

Mr. Rick Hachemeister - Director & Diamond patron

Mrs. Patti Hachemeister - Director & DIAMOND PATRON

Mr. Keith Herrador - Director

Mr. John Beczak - Director

Ms. Tara milana - Director

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". 

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