I got to see Domenick Napoli perform in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at the Cultural Arts Playhouse in Syosset last September and loved everything I heard and saw - which is why the second I noticed he was starring in School of Rock at the Cultural Arts Playhouse in Merrick, I had to reach out. I had the best time connecting with him during this conversation! Not only is he massively talented, but he is kind and funny too!

Here’s a bit of what we chatted about:

🎭 School of Rock! Why playing the role of Dewey Finn is important to him and some of the challenges he faced during the rehearsal process

⭐️ His favorite moment in the show that he isn’t a part of!

🎲 A little “This or That”

🎭 Some favorite/funny theater memories

🎸 He’s in a band called 39 Smooth with a single coming in May - and I’ve got a teaser!

Thank you again to Domenick for spending the time with me and thank you all for supporting The Kyle Petty Show and live theater here on Long Island! 💜

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I’ve got a shorter stream this time around, but there’s still plenty to get into! 🎉Here’s what’s on the docket:🗣️ Chatting about Cats at CM and Jagged Little Pill at Smithtown 🗣️ Chatting with Domenick Napoli who is starring in CAP Merrick’s production of “School of Rock”🎸 A teaser of the new single from 39 Smooth - a Long Island based band including Domenick Napoli🐝 What’s The Buzz?! - Long Island Theater news including shows opening and closingIf I miss your theater or production or would like to hear your project featured, reach out via Instagram DM (@thekylepettyshow) or via email at kyle@thekylepettyshow.com and I’ll make sure it gets a shout in the next live!As always, thank you for supporting this project and live theater on Long Island! 💜#longisland #longislandtheater #community #podcast #kylepetty #thekylepettyshow

Sometimes it feels there is a disconnect between Long Island Theater performers and the theaters they perform in and I think it’s important to chat about 🙃

There was a situation with a Children’s Theater production and a Long Island based theater that was brought to me that I felt needed to be addressed - but I also see this as an opportunity to discuss the disparity between Children’s Theater performers vs. Mainstage performers as well as ALL Long Island Theater performers and their respective theaters. 👀

Let’s begin conversation that is conducive to a productive result! I hope this can be the beginning of that. 💜

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