PLAYBILL Monsignor Eagen Theatre Academy of Our Lady of Peace San Diego, CA
presented by
The Academy of Our Lady of Peace November 1-3, 2018 | November 7-10, 2018
Academy of Our Lady of Peace Monsignor Eagen Theatre presents
Book by David Simpatico Music and Lyrics by Matthew Gerrard, Robbie Nevil, Ray Cham, Greg Cham, Andrew Seeley, Randy Petersen, Kevin Quinn, Andy Dodd, Adam Watts, Bryan Louiselle, David N. Lawrence, Faye Greenberg, and Jamie Houston Construction Supervisor Ms. Molly Cunningham Choreographer Ms. Kelly Marshall Musical Director Dr. Anne-Marie Dicce Director Mr. Justin Tracy
Based on a Disney Channel Original Movie Written by Peter Barsocchini Music Adapted, Arranged and Produced by Bryan Louiselle Academy of Our Lady of Peace 4860 Oregon Street, San Diego, CA 92116 www.aolp.org | 619-297-2266
DIRECTOR’S NOTES
A Note from the Director:
Welcome! Thanks so much for supporting our students. We are so lucky to have our amazing choreographer Ms. Marshall back, as well as gaining Dr. Dicce as our music director. I think we’re a great team! Ms. Cunningham has been a huge addition (math joke) as well, helping us with set decor and props. Thanks to Mr. Tarlov for help with sound and Mrs. Webb for help with costumes. Thanks to all the other staff, faculty, administration, and families for all your dedication. We are so blessed to have this opportunity. This is the first show that I personally picked for OLP, and I knew I wanted to choose something fun, something recognizable, a “big tent” kind of show that would encourage as many students to come out as possible. It’s not surprising that High School Musical is so popular for our students as it clearly upholds the CSJ charism to “serve the dear neighbor without distinction.” This musical shows the value in courage, individuality, working for the greater good, and helping our dear neighbor become their best selves. I had never seen High School Musical before a few months ago. I was graduating college when it was first showing on Disney Channel. It turns out that it is literally Grease for a new generation. In the late ‘90s there was a push to remake it with Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera! That script evolved over the next five years into High School Musical. Mind blown. When I first watched HSM I was struck by the catchy music, the themes of acceptance and by how deeply my students connected to it. I believe it is their zeitgeist, the “defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.” This musical cherishes people becoming who they are, overcoming limits, and embracing their multifaceted selves. When I was in high school, I was a wrestler. I was scared to sing in front of people and my school pretty much only did musicals. But during my junior year, our school put on a play with no singing, It’s a Wonderful Life. The English teacher who directed the plays, Mr. Lee, wanted me to audition for the greedy banker Mr. Potter, but I told him I couldn’t because of wrestling. Well, Mr. Lee went to my wrestling coach and they worked out a deal where I would rehearse around my wrestling schedule. I was nervous about what people would say, and I knew for sure the other wrestlers would give me a hard time. I went for it anyway and we pulled it off. Opening night was exhilarating, and I guess I made an impact because when I took my bows, the audience booed me, the ultimate compliment for a villian. Mr. Lee helped me embrace a different side of myself and it changed my life. If I had stuck with the status quo, today I would be doing something much less fun than directing this play with this amazing team of students and teachers. HSM is a love story, but not so much about Gabriella and Troy finding each other, but about them finding themselves. There are so many things we can do, but what do we choose to do? I believe that is what high school is all about-- try everything! If it doesn’t work, assess the results. Did you enjoy it? Was it fun? What could you do to get better? Talent is certainly a real thing, but what matters more is intentional practice. Malcolm Gladwell’s famous 10,000 hour rule totally applies. It takes about 10,000 hours of intentional practice where you actively try to improve at a skill before you attain mastery. Remember, “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” You can do it! Thank you so much for being here. I hope you enjoy our spin on this modern classic.
-Justin Tracy
SONGS ACT I Wildcat Cheer
Company
Start of Something New
Troy, Gabriella, Company
Get’cha Head in the Game
Troy, Jocks
Get’cha (Playoff) into Lab
Troy, Jocks
Auditions (Bop to the Top)
Thespians, Ms. Darbus
What I’ve Been Looking For
Ryan, Sharpay
What I’ve Been Looking For (Reprise)
Troy, Gabriella
Cellular Fusion
Chad, Taylor, Company
Stick to the Status Quo
Company
ACT II Wildcat Cheer (Reprise) Counting on You When There Was Me and You Start of Something New (Reprise) We’re All in This Together Bop to the Top Breaking Free We’re All in This Together (Reprise)
Cheerleaders Jocks, Brainiacs Gabriella, Troy, Jocks, Brainiacs Troy, Gabriella Chad, Taylor, Kelsi, Jocks, Brainiacs Sharpay, Ryan, Brainiacs, Jocks Troy, Gabriella, Company Company
CAST CAST Gabriella Montez Troy Bolton Taylor McKessie Sharpay Evans Ryan Evans Chad Danforth Zeke Baylor Kelsi Nielson Jack Scott Ms. Darbus Coach Bolton Jason Wildcat Mascot Jane Susan Cathy Alan Cyndra Martha Cox Kratnoff Ripper Mongo
JOCKS
Daniela Miranda ’19 Parker Richardson ’19 Sascha Price ’19 Stella Stewart ’19 Joey Rougas ’19 Isabella Knapp ’20 Matthew Manqueros ’19 Julianna Padilla ’20 Maddie Shallan ’20 Kira Lukasik ’19 Zaidy Kennedy ’19 Molly Schroeder ’19 Alyssa Garcia ’19 Maggie Stall ’20 Elizabeth Esquivel ’19 Haley Gronski ’19 Rene Adams ’20 Katie-Marie Zickert ’20 Olivia Gonzales ’22 Sebastian Echegaray ’19 Caelan McKamey ’19 Toby Tobias ’19
Sofia Gaxiola ’21, Emily Gorman ’22, Kylie Kennedy ’22, Hannah Meza ’22, Anapaula Rios Miranda ’21, Molly Schroeder ’19
THESPIANS Rene Adams ’20, Elizabeth Esquivel ’19, Haley Gronski ’19, Gabrielle Pascua ’19, Adriana Sofia Peniche ’21, Avani Ryan ’22, Maggie Stall ’20, Aislinn Torrance ’19, Stella Occhialini ’22, Maya Wallace ’22, Katie-Marie Zickert ’20
BRAINIACS
Rachel Baumann ’22, Sofia Carranza ’22, Abby Cota ’22, Sebastian Echegaray ’19, Emma Gronstad ’19, Natalya Ferrante ’21, Isabella Roberts ’21
CHEERLEADERS Jana Beresford ’21, Marisa Beresford ’19, Maria Varriale Gomez ’20, Madelyn Leach ’21, Kate Linggi ’21, Hayley Mogollon ’19, Pamela Perez ’22, Naya Spencer ’21
SKATERS Kaitlyn Blagrave ’22, Kara Degrood ’20, Elizabeth Garcia ’21, Jax Giles ’20, Karel Gonzalez ’21, Caelan McKamey ’19, Michelle Mejia ’21, Eliana Oliver ’21, Toby Tobias ’19, Halle Wilson ’21, Sophia Wakefield ’22
HEAD OF DEPARTMENTS
CREW
Stage Manager Sofia Duron ’20 Production Manager Gabrielle Pascua ’19 Assistant to the Director Lily Newton ’20 Erin Yokley ’20 Head of Props Head of Run Crew Annie Pehrson ’20 Head of Lighting Jessie Vetuschi ’19 Head of Sound Ali Buser ’19 Haley Gronski ’19 Head of Video Alexandra Acosta ’20 Head of Costumes Molly Schroeder ’19 Assistant Choreographer ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS Isabella Buckley ’21, Maria Fernanda Corral ’21, Sophie Fudge ’22, Isabella Venzor ’22 RUN CREW Bilen Degefa ’20, Rekik Degefa ’22, Katie Jordan ’20, Lily Newton ’20, Paloma Parente ’22, Vanessa Rubio ’20, Erin Yokley ’20 SET DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION Kenna Bokhari ’21, Lauren Crane ’22, Sophia DeFabrizio ’19, Arianna Demara ’22, Gabriella Soto ’20, Erin Yokley ’20, Ines Ortega Flores ’20, Katie Jordan ’20, Vanessa Rubio ’20, Annie Pehrson ’20 LIGHT DESIGN Kyla Osborne ’20, Ana Sofia Bernaldez ’22, Sophia Persichili ’21, Jessie Vetuschi ’19 SOUND DESIGN Ali Buser ’19, Lauren Crane ’22, Kaila Cobarrubia ’20, Gaby Fitzgerald ’20, Rosela Pareyon ’20 PROPS McKenna Rogers ’21, Erin Yokley ’20 VIDEO EDITING Haley Gronski ’19, Marian Isbell ’19 PHOTOGRAPHY Lauren Crane ’22, Emma Ferguson ’19, Paola Mejia ’19, Ciana Yates ’19 PUBLICITY/PRESS RELEASE Emma Ferguson ’19, Zaidy Kennedy ’19, Paola Mejia ’19 COSTUME DESIGN Alexandra Acosta ’20, Nataly Diaz Garcia ’21, Samira Ghannadian ’22, Ana Gutierrez Martinez ’21, Annamarie Rago ’22 HAIR/MAKEUP Natalia Alvarez ’21, Nataly Diaz Garcia ’21, Alex Foster ’21, Ana Gutierrez Martinez ’21 HOUSE MANAGEMENT Maizie Houden-Glenn ’21, Sofia Martin Ruvulcaba ’22
WHO’S WHO Daniela Miranda ’19 as Gabriella Montez Daniela, a senior, is ecstatic to bring a story of breaking free of the status quo and finding friendship to the stage. This will be Daniela’s fifth production at OLP with previous roles including Mrs. Banks in Mary Poppins and Beth March in Little Women. As you roam the halls of East High for the next two hours, remember that there’s not a star in heaven you can’t reach!
Sascha Price ’19 as Taylor McKessie Sascha is a senior and is playing the role of Taylor in this year’s production of High School Musical. It is her first time performing in the theatrical arts at OLP and she is ecstatic to spend her last year making new friends and learning more about theater!
Joey Rougas ’19 as Ryan Evans Joey is so excited to Bop to the Top as Ryan Evans! High School Musical is Joey’s eighth OLP production; his favorite roles include Bert in Mary Poppins and Lucas in The Addams Family. He would like to thank Mr. Tracy, Ms. Marshall, Dr. Dicce, Renee Calvo for two and a half years of singing lessons, and the entire cast and crew!
Matthew Manqueros ’19 as Zeke Baylor Matt Manqueros is a senior at St Augustine’s, and this is his first effort at theatre! Initially getting involved to “try something new,” Matt is enjoying acting, and making new friends with others who share this interest. Matt is already looking forward to acting in future performances!
Parker Richardson ’19 as Troy Bolton Parker is very excited to be playing Troy in High School Musical. He is currently a senior at San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts. Previous roles include: Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors, George in Mary Poppins, and Simeon in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. He would like to thank David Freeman for voice lessons, and Mr. Tracy for directing. Enjoy the show!
Stella Stewart ’19 as Sharpay Evans Stella is a senior and this is her seventh show here at OLP. She is beyond excited to Bop to the Top and play the role of Sharpay! She hopes that you all have a fabulous time watching the show as she performs in her very last musical at OLP.
Isabella Knapp ’20 as Chad Danforth Yo doggies! Isabella is playing Chad, Troy’s best friend, in High School Musical! For the past two years, Isabella has been behind the scenes on crew, and this is her first show on stage! Her past roles were Race Track in Newsies and Megara in Hercules. She hopes you enjoy the show, Go Wildcats!!
Julianna Padilla ’20 as Kelsi Nielson Julianna Padilla is beyond excited to play the role of Kelsi in this year’s production of High School Musical. Julianna has been playing the piano for eight years now and has a love for music like no other. This is her third OLP theatre production.
WHO’S WHO Maddie Shallan ’20 as Jack Scott, Karaoke M.C., Ms. Tenny, Moderator Maddie can’t wait to play as “The Velvet fog of East High”, or Jack Scott, in High School Musical. This is her third show at OLP, previously working as a customer in Beauty and the Beast, and playing Valentine in Mary Poppins. This is her first time in a lead role!
Zaidy Kennedy ’19 as Coach Bolton Zaidy has been in five other OLP productions including The Addams Family, and Mary Poppins. This is her last musical at OLP and she would like to thank the cast, crew, musical director, choreographer, and director for such a wonderful experience.
Alyssa Garcia ’19 as Wildcat Mascot Alyssa is so excited to finally be at East High for her senior year! She started off her journey as a sailor in Anything Goes and a courtier in Twelfth Night. She is so ready to get the audience pumped for the story of High School Musical! Go Wildcats!
Elizabeth Esquivel ’19 as Susan Elizabeth is excited to participate in the High School Musical production as a Thespian! This is her fourth show at OLP, you may have seen her in Anything Goes and Mary Poppins. She would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support!
Kira Lukasik ’19 as Ms. Darbus Kira is thrilled to be playing Ms. Darbus! You may have seen her as Mary Poppins or as Ignatius (Fire Dragon) in the Junior production of Spring Sing 2018. She has a passion for theatre and is ever so grateful for everything OLP has done for her. Make sure to silence your phones to avoid the dreaded cell phone symphony as we venture into our crucible of learning!
Molly Schroeder ’19 as Jason/Assistant Choreographer Molly has always been an incredible athlete, with strong hand-eye coordination, so she is thrilled to show off all her sports skills on the stage in High School Musical! This is Molly’s fifth show at OLP, and you may have seen her previously in Spring Sing, as a dancer in Mary Poppins, or as Lurch in The Addams Family.
Maggie Stall ’20 as Jane Maggie is excited to have a role as Jane, an auditioner and Thespian, in this years drama production, High School Musical. As a junior, this will be Maggie’s third play, and she is truly blessed to have been part of Beauty and the Beast as a dancer freshmen year and last year as a dancer in Mary Poppins. She hopes you all enjoy the show!
Haley Gronski ’19 as Cathy, Head of Video
Haley is excited to participate in her seventh OLP production. You may have previously seen her as Jane Banks in Mary Poppins or as an Ancestor in Addams Family. Haley would like to thank the cast and crew, Mr. Tracy, and her parents for all of their love and support!
WHO’S WHO Rene Adams ’20 as Alan Rene is currently a junior at Saints. High School Musical is such an important show to him because the movies inspired his love of singing and acting as a kid. You might also have seen him as Pugsley in Addams Family. This is his second show at OLP and he is so excited to share his love for theatre, acting, and singing with you. Enjoy the show!
Olivia Gonzalez ’22 as Martha Cox
Olivia is excited to participate in her first production at OLP. Olivia is a hip-hop dancer & has played the roles of Ariel, Little Mermaid; Peter Pan, Peter Pan; Tin Man, Wizard of Oz & other previous school productions. Olivia would like to thank Mr. Tracy for this fun opportunity. Hip-Hop Hooray!!
Caelan McKamey ’19 as Ripper Caelan is stoked to play Ripper in High School Musical! As a senior, this is her fourth and final show, and she feels blessed to have been a part of OLP theatre since freshman year.
Sofia Gaxiola ’21 Jock Sofia is so excited to be part of this year’s High School Musical cast. This is her second year as a part of OLP theatre. She participated in shows including Mary Poppins and Addams Family. Sofia hopes you enjoy this play as much as she enjoyed performing it.
Katie-Marie Zickert ’20 as Cyndra Katie-Marie is thrilled to participate in her very first theatrical production at OLP. She is grateful for the opportunity to bring her many years of choir, soloist, and dance experience to the world of theatre. She would like to thank Mr. Tracy and the entire OLP cast and crew for creating an atmosphere where she is inspired and challenged to grow and thrive as a performer.
Sebastian Echegaray ’19 as Kratnoff
Sebastian is a charismatic and fun person to be around! Although he may seem introverted, once you get to know him you’ll realize he’s everything but that!
Toby Tobias ’19 as Mongo Toby is a senior at Saints and this is his first time doing a show with OLP. He was in Beauty and the Beast in middle school, but hasn’t done theatre since. He’s hyped to be in High School Musical and hopes to do more shows in the future!
Emily Gorman ’22 Jock Emily is so excited be a jock in this years production of High School Musical. Emily is a freshman and this is her first show. She is looking forward to this amazing experience with the cast and can’t wait for many more to come!
WHO’S WHO Kylie Kennedy ’22 Jock Kylie Kennedy is a freshmen who is excited to participate in her first show at OLP. Kylie loves songwriting, playing the ukulele, guitar, piano, and singing.
Anapaula Rios Miranda ’21 Jock Anapaula is super excited for the fall production of HSM. This is her third show at OLP. She was in last year’s Mary Poppins and The Addams Family. She’s very happy all her friends and family are coming, and hopes you enjoy the show!
Adriana Sofia Peniche ’21 Performing Arts Kid Sofia Peniche is a sophomore here at OLP. She has been inducted into the Thespian club and this is her very first production! She is thrilled to be part of the cast of High School Musical and looks forward to performing in theatre more in the future!
Aislinn Torrance ’19 Performing Arts Kid Aislinn is super excited to be playing a thespian in High School Musical. This is her fifth play here at OLP and can’t wait to spend her final year as a Pilot surrounded by her amazing family that she has gained over the years on the stage. She hopes you enjoy watching the show as much as she has enjoyed being part of it!
Hannah Meza ’22 Jock Hannah is so excited to be in High School Musical! This is her first (and hopefully not last) performance in an OLP show. She is so happy to spend the first semester of her freshman year with this cast.
Gabrielle Pascua ’19 Production Manager, Performing Arts Kid After four years on stage for OLP theatre (including Anything Goes, Beauty & the Beast, and Mary Poppins) and ongoing four years working behind the scenes as Spring Sing Production Director, Gabby is delighted to be experiencing the best of both worlds as both cast and crew in High School Musical! Like the song says, this feeling truly is like no other.
Avani Ryan ’22 Performing Arts Kid Avani is very excited to perform in High School Musical and would like to thank Mr. Tracy, the cast, and crew for making it such an amazing experience. At her previous school, Warren-Walker, she had performed in Aladdin and Robin Hood.
Stella Occhialini ’22 Thespian This is Stella’s first production at OLP and she is excited to participate in High School Musical. She is looking forward to growing in theatre and is grateful to be surrounded by such great people. Stella would like to thank her parents and the cast/crew members for their love and support.
WHO’S WHO Maya Wallace ’22 Thespian Maya is so excited to participate in her first OLP musical! Maya has always loved High School Musical and can’t wait to help tell this story. She has been doing theatre since she was 9 years old and is glad she can continue to grow at OLP.
Sofia Carranza ’22 Brainiac Sofia Carranza is a freshman who is thrilled to be in her first OLP production playing a Brainiac. She has been acting since she was 8 years old at her old school, St. John of the Cross, and wishes to continue doing so throughout her journey here at OLP.
Emma Gronstad ’19 Brainiac Although Emma has been Spring Sing Music Director for the past two years, she is proud to make her OLP theatre debut as a Brainiac! She is so grateful for her fellow performers for helping her resist the status quo and for her family and senior sisters for their love and support!
Isabella Roberts ’21 Brainiac Isabella is so excited for you to see the hard work put into this production! This is her third show at OLP, and you may have seen her as Miss Lark in Mary Poppins. She wants to thank her family for all their support and hopes you enjoy the show!
Rachel Baumann ’22 Brainiac Ready as she’ll ever be, Rachel is excited to be a part of High School Musical. This is her first school play, and she is grateful to be in it. Rachel thanks her parents and friends for supporting her as she goes on stage.
Abby Cota ’22 Brainiac Abby is so excited to be in her first OLP production! She is a freshman at OLP and has been doing theatre for five years. She can’t wait to do more theater at OLP. Abby would love to thank God and everyone for the opportunity to perform in High School Musical!
Natalya Ferrante ’21 Brainiac This is Taly’s first school play, and she is so excited to be a part of this fun show. She would like to thank her family and friends for being so supportive the past few months leading up to the show.
Sophia Wakefield ’22 Brainiac Sophia is so excited be a Brainiac in this years production of High School Musical. Sophia is a freshman and this is her first show. She is looking forward to this amazing experience with the cast and can’t wait for many more to come!
WHO’S WHO Hayley Mogollon ’19 Lead Cheerleader As a senior, Hayley is excited to try something new and participate in her first show in high school. Hayley has been dancing since she was three, she has been a dancer in Spring Sing, and her junior year she was one of the choreographers for the show.
Marisa Beresford ’19 Cheerleader This is Marisa’s fifth OLP production and she can’t wait to perform as a Cheerleader in High School Musical. Marisa has absolutely loved dancing in theatre productions at OLP and wants to thank her family for never failing to support her. She hopes you enjoy the show and get pumped because we’re gonna rock the house! Yea Yeah!
Madelyn Leach ’21 Cheerleader Maddy is excited to be a Cheerleader in her third OLP musical. She loved being Michael Banks in Mary Poppins and an Ancestor/Thing (the hand) in The Addams Family. She can’t wait to be a part of future OLP productions and is definitely full of pep for theatre!
Pamela Perez ’22 Cheerleader Pamela Perez is a freshman here at OLP. She has always loved doing theatre, and now she has the opportunity to take part in her first High School Musical. She hopes to pursue an official career as a working actress in Hollywood in the near future as well. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Jana Beresford ’21 Cheerleader This is Jana’s third production at OLP and she is thrilled to be part of this amazing cast. She says “the feeling you get when you watch this show is so contagious that the songs will be playing in your head all night.” Enjoy the show (and the snack bar)!
Maria Varriale Gomez ’20 Cheerleader Growing up watching the movie frequently, Maria is very excited to play a Cheerleader in High School Musical. As a Junior, this is her first show at OLP. Being a choreographer for Spring Sing this past year, she’s thrilled to dance and cheer on the East High Wildcats!
Katie Linggi ’21 Cheerleader Kate is excited as well as proud to be performing as a Cheerleader in her first play at OLP. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support, and sends gratitude to Mr. Tracy and all involved in the High School Musical production.
Naya Spencer ’21 Cheerleader This will be Naya’s first show! She has been performing since middle school. She’s super excited to be a part of the High School Musical production! Naya would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her through this musical journey!
WHO’S WHO Kaitlyn Blagrave ’22 Skater Kaitlyn is taking drama class at OLP and looks forward to participating in future productions with the theatre program.
Elizabeth Garcia ’20 Skater Eli Garcia is so excited to bring you High School Musical. She will be playing a skater. This is the second play she’s been in and she hopes you enjoy the play!
Karel Gonzalez ’21 Skater Karel is beyond ecstatic to be participating in her third OLP production! You might have seen her in Mary Poppins and last year’s Spring Sing as the freshman’s Poseidon. She would like to thank her friends and family for their endless love and support!
Eliana Oliver ’21 Skater Eliana is delighted to be a part of High School Musical! This is her third show at OLP. Previously, she was a chorus member in Mary Poppins and an ancestor in Addams Family. She would like to thank everyone who has supported her thus far, especially her family!
Kara Degrood ’20 Skater Kara is excited for her first theatre role this year! You may recognize her as one of the agents from sophomore Spring Sing. She wants to give a shout-out to Mr. Tracy and the entire cast because this wouldn’t be possible without them.
Jacqueline Giles ’20 Skater Jacqueline (Jax) is so excited to be a part of her second production at OLP as a Junior! Previous shows she has taken part in include Wizard of Oz, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and To Be Or Not To Be A Pirate.
Michelle Mejia ’21 Skater Michelle Mejia is stoked and ready to ride this amazing adventure. She has been in theatre for six years, but this is her first musical at OLP. She is ready to project her skills, and wants to thank all the company for the love and support they’ve given her.
Halle Wilson ’21 Skater High School Musical is Halle’s third OLP production as a sophomore. She is incredibly grateful to be given the opportunity to perform with such an amazing cast and crew.
WHO’S WHO Sofia Duron ’20 Stage Manager Sofi is thrilled to be stage managing her very first show. She was a Co-Stage Manager for Spring Sing her sophomore year and has been involved in six OLP productions (including Spring Sing). Sofi is beyond grateful for all the support and love she has received from Mr. Tracy, her parents, and her theatre crew. Enjoy the show!
Erin Yokley ’20 Head of Props Erin is a junior and is excited to be Head of Props for her fifth OLP production. She has been a member of crew for the past four shows, including Beauty and the Beast and Mary Poppins. She is extremely thankful to be a part of the theater family here at OLP.
Jessie Vetuschi ’19 Head of Lighting Jessie is a senior at OLP and this is her second OLP production. Jessie was a lighting apprentice last year and has been promoted to lighting designer this year. She is so honored to have this position and excited to be a part of this show and family.
Alexandra Acosta ’20 Head of Costumes This is Alexandra’s second production but her first as Costume Designer. She is very excited for everyone to see her designs for this is something she would like to pursue as a career. Alexandra also looks forward to future productions!
Lily Newton ’20 Assistant to the Director Lily, a junior at OLP, is so excited to be a part of another production. She has been both on and off the stage as a member of costuming from middle school until sophomore year, when she was Morticia in The Addams Family. Now, she’s having a blast as the director’s assistant and is so thankful to be a part of another OLP show.
Annie Pehrson ’20 Head of Run Crew Annie is very excited for her fifth show at OLP. You may have seen her running around during scene changes or pulling the multitude of curtains. She would like to thank her parents and fellow crew members for making the past few years enjoyable. Annie hopes you enjoy the show!
Ali Buser ’19 Head of Sound Ali is honored to take on the role of Sound Designer. High School Musical will be her second show at OLP. Ali has done audio production in the past, and is finally being able to share her love for sound in theatre. It has been incredibly fun to be a part of theatre so far, and she is glad to have been able to join for the second half of junior year and take on senior year with the rest of the theatre community.
WHO’S WHO Justin Tracy Director This is Justin Tracy’s third show at OLP, and he is beyond grateful to everyone involved--Kelly, Anne-Marie, Molly, OLP’s faculty, staff, students, administration, and families--especially his own: his wife Lorran, son Kanoa, his parents, grandma, and relatives who have traveled so far to see this show, dogs Daisy and Pop Tart, and four fish. He is also humbled and grateful to be so blessed as to lead such a large and talented group of students. He received his MA in Teaching from USC and his BA with a double major Theatre/English from the University at Albany. He has performed for hundreds of audiences in New York, Seattle, and L.A., spanning over 70 productions including films, commercials, voice-overs, and plays, as well as over 300 semi-improvisational comic roasts. Favorite acting roles include Stanley in Streetcar, Pozzo in Godot, Septimus in Arcadia, Henry in Skin of Our Teeth, and Dominic in the sci-fi movie Project London. As a director, musicals are a new thing for him--last year’s Mary Poppins was his first--but he’s been bitten by the bug. Trained in radical theatre by Arthur Sainer, he continues to study styles such as Bogart’s Viewpoints, Grotowski’s Poor Theatre, and Bretch’s Epic Theatre. Mr. Tracy also studied Improvisation at Upright Citizens Brigade in NYC and Stage Combat at Freehold Theatre Lab in Seattle. At OLP he teaches Drama, Technical Theatre, and Speech & Debate; he is also moderator of the Film Club and Thespian Society, and is acting coach for Spring Sing. Thank you for being here!
Kelly Marshall Choreographer Ms. Marshall is grateful to be able to bring her talents to OLP and share her dancing and choreography with the Drama Department. Growing up, she danced both recreationally and competitively at the studio, high school, and college levels. She received her BFA in Dance and BA in Communication from UC Santa Barbara, and was a member of the touring UCSB Dance Company. Ms. Marshall also studied at the Dance Education Laboratory in New York and has been teaching and choreographing throughout Southern California ever since. In addition to teaching multiple dance classes at OLP and leading the OLP Dance Team, Ms. Marshall feels blessed to choreograph for our Drama Department in one of her all-time favorites, High School Musical! She would love to thank all the students, faculty, and staff, especially Mr. Tracy, Dr. Dicce, and assistant choreographer Molly Schroeder, for making this such a memorable experience! Go Pilots (and Wildcats)!
The Academy of Our Lady of Peace” is proud to be a participant in the 2019 Broadway San Diego High School Musical Theatre Awards. For more details please visit: www.broadwaysd.com and look for High School Musical Theatre Awards
WHO’S WHO Dr. Anne-Marie Dicce Musical Director Dr. Anne-Marie Dicce is brand new to the OLP faculty, having just started as the new Music Teacher and Coordinator this fall! She currently directs the OLP Choirs, Instrumental Ensemble, teaches the AP Music Theory sequence, leads the music for school masses and liturgies, in addition to serving as Music Director for OLP musicals. Prior to working at OLP, Dr. Dicce taught Beginning Choir at Canyon Crest Academy and was on the voice faculty at Villa Musica Community Music Center. She has held previous vocal and choral positions at Scripps College, Cuyamaca College, Coronado School of the Arts, and La Jolla Country Day School. As a professional soprano, Dr. Dicce has performed as a soloist and ensemble singer throughout North America, Europe, and South America. Highlights of recent seasons include performances with the GRAMMY award winning ensemble Conspirare in Austin and on tour in Norway, True Concord Voices & Orchestra in Tucson, Spire Chamber Ensemble in Kansas City, Bach Collegium San Diego, and the Sacramento Baroque Soloists. Dr. Dicce received her Doctor of Musical Arts and Masters degrees in Vocal Performance from UC San Diego, and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Loyola Marymount University. She is also a proud alumna of St. Francis High School for girls in Sacramento (’98) and very excited to be a part of the community at OLP!
Molly Cunningham Construction Supervisor Ms. Cunningham is so excited to be able to be a part of the Theatre Department this year! She got her theatrical start back when she was in high school finding her love of the arts both on and off the stage. In college she was able to pursue this passion further with the opportunity to work in her school’s scene shop in the props department. She had the privilege of being the Props Designer for multiple productions on campus including, The Taming of the Shrew, The Glass Menagerie, Comedy of Errors, Rent, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and Hairspray! She is so grateful to be back doing what she loves and encouraging students to see the beauty and art that goes into technical theatre. She would like to say a special thank you to Mr. Tracy for trusting her to be a part of this journey and to all of the crew for helping make this show so wonderful from behind the scenes. Congratulations to all of the cast, crew, faculty, and students, for a job well done!
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Special Thanks To CYT Costumes OLP Communications Department OLP Leadership Team
PTV and Mr. Gilberto Moreno Parent Volunteers Technical Theatre Class
The Academy of Our Lady of Peace presents
Spring 2019