2022 Bye Bye Birdie Playbill

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Notre Dame High School proudly presents Performances Saturday, March 5th, 7:30 pm Sunday, March 6th, 2 pm Friday, March 11th, 7:30 pm Saturday, March 12th, 7:30 pm Notre Dame High School • 601 Lawrence Road Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 • 609-882-7900 www.ndnj.org
Congratulations to the Cast and Crew of The Rosado Family from McDonald’s 501 Chambers Street Trenton, NJ 08609 609-989-1384
3 Contents About the Director .....................................................................4 Bye Bye Birdie ............................................................................5 Cast of Characters ......................................................................9 Orchestra .................................................................................11 Credits ......................................................................................13 Special Thanks ..........................................................................15 Senior Bios ................................................................................16 Past Notre Dame Musicals.........................................................26 Ads ...........................................................................................27 Shoutouts ..................................................................................69

About the Director

Louis Gibilisco has done a lot of “stuff” as a performer and teacher, but he is most proud of his accomplishments as a husband and father. For the past 31 years, Mr. G has been privileged to be the Director of the Performing Arts Department at Notre Dame High School. He feels honored to have his wife, Debby, as choreographer with him every step of the way.

"The G's take pride in watching all of the Notre Dame Performing Arts programs grow and flourish, and have flourished a little themselves with their greatest productions: Their children Gigi, Jaime, and Jenna, their "new daughters" Helena and Jill, and their grandchildren Louie, Jace, and Georgia!"

From the Gibilisco Family to yours, God Bless, enjoy the show, and a BIG thank you to all of our alumni who have been part of the Performing Arts Program over the last 31 years. We love and appreciate all of you!

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Bye Bye Birdie Synopsis

BYE BYE BIRDIE is one of the most captivating musical shows of our time. It tells the story of a rock and roll singer who is about to be inducted into the army. The singer, Conrad Birdie, an Elvis Presley type, has a pompadour and thick sideburns; he wears gaudy gold costumes and speaks in a rugged voice. Albert Peterson, his agent, is a very pleasant mild-mannered young man. Albert’s faithful secretary Rose Alvarez keeps him and Birdie moving forward in the world. Rosie concocts one final national publicity plan before Conrad’s induction.

Conrad will bid a typical American teen-age girl goodbye with an all-American kiss. Kim MacAfee in Sweet Apple, Ohio wins the honor. All of the phones in her town are already busy during The Telephone Hour as Kim has just been pinned to Hugo, a local boy. She is a pretty girl of fifteen and sings with spring-like ardor How Lovely to Be a Woman, as she pulls on the plaid woolen socks and the baggy mustard colored sweater considered stylish and popular among young ladies.

The arrival of Birdie in Sweet Apple causes people of all ages to swoon. Birdie says that his success is due to the fact that he is Honestly Sincere when he sings, and the quiet little town goes into a spin. The MacAfee household is completely upset by the visiting celebrity. It is decided that Birdie will give his One Last Kiss on the Ed Sullivan show. Kim’s father who laments the whole uproar, tries to break into the act and behaves like a ham on the TV show. Hymn for a Sunday Evening is a salute to the greater glory of Ed Sullivan.

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Bye Bye Birdie Synopsis (continued)

Birdie becomes disgusted with his life and goes out on the town with the teenagers. He feels tense with Albert and is tired of being supervised. The parents of Sweet Apple cannot understand the new generation and express this in Kids. Rosie, still waiting for that band of gold from Albert after eight years, invades a Shriners’ meeting. An extremely hilarious ballet ensues. She then decides to become the Latin American spitfire that she is painted as, by Albert’s leadfooted catastrophe-ridden mother. She is determined to become Spanish Rose. Kim is reunited with Hugo, and Rose with Albert in the lovely number Rosie. Other hit numbers include A Lot of Livin’ to Do and Put on a Happy Face.

BYE BYE BIRDIE is a satire done with the fondest affection. It gives an insight into the everyday life that is very much part of us all. It is the tops in imagination and frivolity; a show that will be enjoyed by the cast as much as the audience.

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Act One

Overture

Scene 1: Office of Almaelou Music, New York

Scene 2: Sweet Apple, Ohio

Scene 3: MacAfee Home, Sweet Apple

Scene 4: Pennsylvania Station, New York

Scene 5: Railroad Station, Sweet Apple

Scene 6: Courthouse Steps, Sweet Apple

Scene 7: MacAfee Home, Sweet Apple

Scene 8: Backstage, Central Movie Theatre

Scene 9: Stage, Central Movie Theatre

15 Minute Intermission

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Act Two

Scene 1: MacAfee Home, Sweet Apple

Scene 2: Street Outside MacAfee Home

Scene 3: The MacAfee’s Back Door

Scene 4: Maude’s Roadside Retreat

Scene 5: The Private Dining Room

Scene 6: Back Door, Maude’s Roadside Retreat

Scene 7: The Ice House

Scene 8: Railroad Station, Sweet Apple

The use of any recording device during this performance, either audio or video, is strictly prohibited by law.

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Cast of Characters

Albert Peterson (March 6 & 12) ................................ Ryan Torres

Albert Peterson (March 5 & 11) ...................... Christian Ellwood

Rosie Alvarez (March 6 & 12) .................... Christa Andrusiewicz

Rosie Alvarez (March 5 & 11) ........................... Sienna Valentino

Conrad Birdie ......................................................... George Lobis

Mae Peterson....................................................... Molly MacIsaac

Mr. MacAfee............................................................ Charlie Jones

Mrs. MacAfee (March 6 & 12)............................. Grace Hoffman

Mrs. MacAfee (March 5 & 11) ................................ Kitty Vernon

Kim MacAfee ....................................................... Layla Gojaniuk

Randi MacAfee........................................................... Ellie Podell

Hugo Peabody ....................................................... Chase Corallo

Ursula Merkle ........................................................ Lauren Wargo

Teen Girls

Deb Sue ........................................................... Stevie Bowden

Penelope ........................................................... Delaney Stahl

Alice .................................................................... Laura Shurr

Nancy .............................................................. Maeve Vernon

Gloria Rasputin/Teen Helen (March 5 & 6) .......... Catey Goodwin

Gloria Rasputin (March 11 & 12) ............................. Maeve Vernon

Mrs. Merkle/Adult ................................................. Nora Conboy

Edna/Adult............................................................. Lauren Fetzer

Harvey Johnson/Quartet .............................. George Mularadelis

Mayor/Quartet/Teen/Blind Man ............................ Tobias Urban

Maude/Quartet/Teen .......................................... Brendan Appert

Quartet/Teen/Adult ...................................................Nick Torres

Mr. Johnson/Adult...................................................... Lucas Klek

Reporter 1/Teen ........................................................ Zach Urban

Reporter 2/Adult ................................................. Samuel Martin

Policeman/Adult .............................................. Brayden Schaeffer

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Cast of Characters

Dancers

Dance Captain .............................................. Lacey Okamura

Dancer ............................................................... Lilana Hindy

Dancer ............................................................. Isabella Bruno

Dancer ..................................................................... Jessie Tesi

Boys Chorus

Teen ............................................................................. Kai Ra

Teen ................................................................. Ryan Shockley

Adult ............................................................. Alexander Papp

Adult .............................................................. Christian Cruz

Adult ........................................................... Michael O’Keefe

Adult ................................................................ Tarun Kovoor

Adult ................................................................ Thomas Black

Adult ............................................................. Tiernan Killeen

Girls Chorus

Teen/Suzie ........................................................Sabrina Leiggi

Teen .............................................................. Isabella Sagarese

Teen .............................................................. Mariana Samuel

Adult ................................................................. Alena Bitonti

Adult ........................................................ Amanda Almanzor

Adult ........................................................... Emma Sulkowski

Adult .................................................................. Gabrielle Pié

Adult ............................................................ Kaylee Cordwell

Adult ........................................................Rebecca Guglielmo

Adult .............................................................. Winifred Coen

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Orchestra

AUX PERCUSSION

Michael Carrol

CELLO

Elizabeth Achtau

Sarah Cain

Ms. Victoria Ling

CLARINET

John Papp

DRUM KIT/GUITAR

Mr. Kyle Oberhauser

ELECTRIC BASS

Liam Hogan

FLUTE

Arielle Rios

Zoe Capponi

HORN

Cameron Weber

KEYBOARD STRINGS

Gabriella Begley

Hannah Park

Marlaina Clugston

PIANO

Mr. Zach Barton

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Orchestra

PICCOLO

Arielle Rios

REED

Reed I: Mr. Robin Haffley

Reed 2: Mr. Gigi Gibilisco

Reed 3: Mr. Bob Brzezynski

Reed 4: Alexander Henderson

TENOR SAXOPHONE

Nicholas Reme

TROMBONE

Trombone 1: Mr. Patrick Vona

Trombone 2: Mr. James Gibilisco

TRUMPET

Trumpet 1: Mr. Tom Wisnosky

Trumpet 2: Mr. Tyler Bowling

Trumpet 3: Clayton Kulessa

VIOLIN

Abigail Hwang

Alexander Williams

Ashley Reme

Christopher Powers

Daelan Hontanosas

Phoebe Kong

Ms. Jessica Gehring

Keren Ocasio

Robby Scholick

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Credits

Artistic and Music Director ................................. Louis Gibilisco

Choreographer/Costumer Designer.................. Debby Gibilisco

Tech Director/Sound/Scenic Designer .................... David Chebra

Lighting Design ............................................. Midnite Productions

Orchestra Preparation ........................................... Gigi Gibilisco

Props/Scenic Decorator ..................................... Brittany Brydges

Makeup Coordinator/House Manager ....................... Ed Patton

Head Stage Manager ................................................. Sasha Salins

Stage Managers .................................................... Nina Consiglio

Molly Cleary

MacKenzie McCarron

Stage Crew ............................................................... Colin Treacy

Sound Board Operator ........................................... Gavin Ulrich

Lighting Board Operator ......................... Sonia Jamie Cavanagh

Spot Operators ..........................................................Ethan Kohn

Matt Savage

Publicity .............................................................. Judy Rynkewicz

Student Set Painters

Melissa Naranjo

Simone Johnson

Gianna Timberlake

Sonia Jaime-Cavanagh

Olivia Haddad

Sarah Colon

Meagan Hontanosas

Dealan Hontanosas

Isabelle Odina

Meagan Dixon

Lara Flores

Macaire Machado

Gabriella Graham

Julianna Johnson ‘20

Jess Gronikowski ‘20

Rose Mularadelis ‘20

Emily Klena

Jack Weber

Delaney Zeidman

Rani Parikh

Maya Benjamin

Phoebe Kong

Alessandra “Ali” Morabito

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Props

Credits

Meagan Dixon

Rani Parikh

Maya Benjamin

Makeup Crew

Sophia Tozzi

Ben Walsh

Violet Williamson

Playbill Committee

Emily Urban, Chair

Maryanne Ulrich

Allison Corallo

Tara Black

Decorations Committee

Emily Urban

Isabel Urban

Maryanne Ulrich

Tara Black

Issy Timberlake

Delaney Zeidman

Morgan Micharski

Lauren Wagner

Annamarie Leiggi

Mike Ra

Cathy Appert

Elizabeth Sagarese

Terri Walter

Elizabeth Sagarese

Barbara Valiquette

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Special Thanks

To our Performing Arts Parents Association (PAPA), we give our heartfelt appreciation for your support in making theater fun and possible for our young actors, musicians, dancers and crew.

To the Playbill Committee, thank you for all your hours dotting every “i” and crossing every “t” of the Playbill.

To the Decorations Committee, thank you for all your hard work. The decorations are amazing.

A special thank you to all the parents who helped build the set. A special thank you to Jim Mularadelis, Mike Andrusiewicz, Bill Gronikowski, Brian O'Malley, and Bob Ulrich for their consistent presence which made the set build possible.

Special thank you to those who helped make our costumes look beautiful! Thank you for sharing your time and talents with us! Karen Meagher, Jim Mularadelis, Cathy Appert, Jill Wargo, Irene Pie Jen Shockley, Kara Valentino, Leilani Okamura, Clare Goodwin

A special thank you to the teachers, staff, volunteers that worked hard to adjust all the processes to allow for our pandemic safety protocols allowing “the show to go on!”

And finally, we thank all of the parents and guardians who arranged their lives around our rehearsals, costumes, set building and prop making/building schedules. We truly appreciate all you do.

While every effort was made to include all names in the program, we sincerely apologize for any names that have been omitted.

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Senior Bios

ANDRUSIEWICZ (Rose Alvarez) has been a part of Notre Dame’s Performing Arts Department since her freshman year. She has been in Guys and Dolls, Beauty and the Beast, Godspell, and is super excited to be a part of Bye Bye Birdie this year. Christa is a four-year member of the Madrigal Singers, and is Vice President of the Performing Arts Department. Upon graduation, she plans to play softball at Ursinus College while studying Neuroscience. Christa would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. G, as well as her friends and family for their constant love and support!

CHRISTA

GABRIELLA BEGLEY (Orchestra) is excited to play in the pit orchestra for Bye Bye Birdie. She joined Notre Dame’s Performing Arts Department freshman year taking dance class and joined the Concert Band during her sophomore year playing the keyboard. Outside of performing arts, Gabby has enjoyed playing tennis and debating for Notre Dame. She hopes to one day go into the medical field. She would like to thank her friends and her family for her amazing experience at Notre Dame. Gabby hopes you enjoy the show!

ISABELLA BRUNO (Dancer) has been involved with the Performing Arts since freshman year as a dancer for Guys and Dolls, and now Bye Bye Birdie. For the past 4 years she also helped paint sets and for one and a half of those years was also on the Makeup Crew. She’d like to thank her family for all of their support, and to Mrs. G for mentoring her and helping her to improve as a dancer. Isabella would especially like to give a shout out to and thank Mrs. Brydges for being a person she knew she could count on, not only as her teacher, but also a friend that she has made so many memories with. She loves her Performing Arts family; both crew and cast alike, and can’t wait to see what the future holds for such talented people. Please enjoy what we have all worked so hard for this season!

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Senior Bios

ZOE CAPPONI (Orchestra) has been a part of Notre Dame’s Performing Arts since her freshman year. She plays the flute in Concert Band and Chamber Orchestra. She played in the Pit Orchestra for Guys and Dolls freshman year, Beauty and the Beast sophomore year, and is excited to play for Bye Bye Birdie as a senior. She would like to thank Mr. G and Mr. Gib for all their guidance and patience over the last four years. Zoe also thanks her family and friends for their never-ending love and support. A special shout out to Kairos CXV!

MICHAEL CARROLL (Orchestra) has been a member of the Performing Arts Department since his sophomore year. He is a member of the Concert Band and Chamber Orchestra in the percussion section. He is excited to participate in Bye Bye Birdie, his first musical. He would like to thank Mr. G and Mr. Gib for their continued support and help in becoming a better player.

NORA CONBOY (Mrs. Merkle) has been privileged to be an active member of the Performing Arts Department since her freshman year. She has performed in Guys and Dolls, Beauty and the Beast, Godspell, Macbeth, and is extremely excited to perform in Bye Bye Birdie this year. She has also been a member of the Madrigal Singers since her sophomore year. She would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. G for all their hard work and dedication and the cast, crew, and orchestra. She feels honored to have met some of the most amazing people through this department, who she can call life-long friends. She would like to thank her friends and family for their continued support over the past four years.

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Senior Bios

NINA CONSIGLIO (Stage Manager) is very excited to be a part of the Notre Dame’s Performing Arts Department. She has been involved with the arts all four years of high school and has been a part of three shows including Pit Orchestra for Beauty and the Beast, Tech Crew for Godspell, and this year as Stage Manager for Bye Bye Birdie. Thank you to all who have made my past four years in the Arts truly memorable!

CHASE CORALLO (Hugo) has been a four-year member of the Performing Arts Department at Notre Dame High School. During that time, Chase has been part of several shows including Guys and Dolls, Cinderella Complex, Beauty and the Beast, Godspell, MacBeth and now Bye Bye Birdie. He has also been a member of the Madrigal Singers since his freshman year. In addition to performing arts, he runs Varsity Cross Country and Spring Track. He would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. G., Mr. Lobis, Ms. Wargo, and Mr. Patton for pushing him to be the best that he could be. Thank you to all his friends and family for their continued support. Best of luck to the Cast and Crew. Break a Leg Boss!

MEAGAN DIXON (Crew) has been part of the Notre Dame’s Performing Arts Department since her freshman year. She is so grateful to have been part of many productions. She was privileged to receive the opportunity paint sets for Guys and Dolls, and has continued to do so for the amazing fall productions and musicals. Her sophomore year she was recruited to be part of the props team for Beauty and the Beast, and continued as Props Captain for Murder on the Orient Express, Macbeth, and Bye Bye Birdie. Meagan is so thankful for Mrs. Walter and Mrs. Brydges, for their help, patience, and confidence boosters during the endless weeks leading up to the shows. She would also like to thank her family and friends for their constant support throughout the last four years.

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Senior Bios

LAUREN FETZER (Edna) is grateful to have been part of the Notre Dame’s Performing Arts since freshman year. She has participated in almost every part of the Notre Dame Music programs, including all three bands (Concert, Chamber, Jazz), the Madrigal Singers, theater, and dance. She was honored to serve as the Dance Class Captain and Band Officer for the past two years. While she will treasure all the memories, her favorite moment was performing with the Notre Dame Band in Florida her freshman year. She will miss her Notre Dame Performing Arts family tremendously, but she will keep them close to her heart as she begins her college journey. Many thanks to Mr. and Mrs. G, Mr. Gib, Mr. Lobis, Mr. Patton, Mr. Chebra, Ms Wargo, and her fellow classmates for their guidance and support over the last four years. A huge thank you to her mentor, Jennine Babo, for always encouraging her to be the best person she can be.

LAYLA GOJANIUK (Kim MacAfee) has had the privilege of being a part of Notre Dame’s Performing Arts Department since her freshman year. She has performed in Guys and Dolls, The Cinderella Complex, Beauty and the Beast, Murder on the Orient Express, Godspell, Macbeth, and is very excited to be playing Kim MacAfee in Bye Bye Birdie this year. She has also been a member of the Madrigal Singers since her freshman year. She would like to thank Mr. Patton, Mr. Lobis, Ms. Wargo, and the Gibilisco family for their guidance, opportunities, and support throughout her high school career. She would also like to thank her family for their love and support, and her friends for the memories she wouldn’t trade for the world. “Break legs everyone!”

GRACE HOFFMAN (Doris MacAfee) is excited to be a part of the spring musical Bye Bye Birdie! She has performed in Guys and Dolls, Beauty and the Beast, Godspell, and Macbeth. She is also a member of the Madrigal Singers. Grace would like to thank her family and friends for all their support throughout the years. She would also like to thank Mr. and Mrs. G, along with all directors, cast, crew, and orchestra for their hard work in the Performing Arts Department and helping her to create so many wonderful memories these past four years!

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Senior Bios

LIAM HOGAN (Orchestra) has been a part of Notre Dame’s Performing Arts Department for all four years of his high school career. He is a four-year member of the Madrigal Singers along with the Jazz and Concert Bands. Unfortunately, he was only able to be a part of Guys and Dolls and Bye Bye Birdie because of Covid, but he still had a good time. Upon graduation he will attend Mercer County Community College to begin his studies to become a Studio Engineer.

DAELAN HONTANOSAS (Orchestra) is a proud four-year member of the Notre Dame’s Pit Orchestra. She loves getting involved with each musical in the pit, as well as behind the scenes with painting sets. Daelan has been a four-year member of Chamber Orchestra, Band and String Ensemble and was named Captain of the String Ensemble her senior year. She would like to thank her parents, Mr. G, Mr. Gib and all the members of the Notre Dame Pit Orchestra for helping her become the musician she is today. Daelan would like to give a very special thanks to Mrs. Brydges for welcoming her into the ND Arts and supporting her, with both school and her career, and helping her become the artist she is today. She wishes the best of luck to all the cast, crew and pit. Break a leg everyone!

MEAGAN HONTANOSAS (Crew) is grateful to have been part of the Notre Dame Performing Arts productions of Guys and Dolls, Beauty and the Beast, Godspell, and now Bye Bye Birdie. She has been working on plays since her freshman year as a part of the paint crew. Maegan will further her skills in paint as she goes on to take art classes at Parsons School of Design in New York City. Maegan would like to thank Mrs. Brydges for always communicating with her and for being one of the most understanding and patient people she has met. Maegan would also like to thank Mr. Chebra and the whole build crew for all the work they put into making sets for us to paint. She wishes the best of luck to everyone on stage.

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Senior Bios

ETHAN KOHN (Spotlight/Set Build/Costumes) has done spotlight for every Notre Dame musical since his freshman year! In addition, he has assisted Mr. Chebra and the build crew for the building of sets for many Notre Dame performances. This year he also assisted Mrs. Gibilisco with some alterations of costumes. Ethan also participated in Cross Country, Track, and the Concert Band. Upon graduation, Ethan will pursue a degree in fashion design. Ethan would like to thank Mr. Chebra, Mr. & Mrs. Gibilisco, Mr. Patton, Mr. Lobis, and all of his friends and family for their love and support!

PHOEBE KONG (Orchestra/Set Painting) has been a violinist for the Notre Dame’s Performing Arts Department since her freshman year. She played in Guys and Dolls, Beauty and the Beast, and Bye Bye Birdie. Phoebe was also a set painter for Beauty and the Beast, Godspell, and Bye Bye Birdie. She would like to give special thanks to Mrs. Brydges and Mr. Gib for supporting her interests in the visual and performing arts, and providing balance to a wonderful high school experience.

MOLLY MacISAAC (Mae Peterson) has been an active member of the Notre Dame’s Performing Arts since her freshman year. She has been involved in nine Notre Dame Productions including Guys and Dolls, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, The Cinderella Complex as Lady Laughingtower, Beauty and the Beast, Metamorphoses, Murder on the Orient Express as Sonja Armstrong and Stage Manager, Godspell as Nietzsche, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, and Macbeth as Lennox. Molly has been in the Madrigal Singers for four years and danced in Fusion for three years. Upon graduation, Molly hopes to major in music and social work in college. She would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. G, Mr. Lobis, Mr. Patton, and Ms. Wargo for helping her grow as a musician and a performer these past four years. She would also like to thank her parents, brother James, and Nana and Grampy for their unconditional love and support.

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Senior Bios

ALESSANDRA MORABITO (Set Paint) has been part of the Performing Arts Department since her freshman year. She is so grateful to have been able to participate in so many shows. Alessandra will be attending art school to study Painting this upcoming fall. She is excited to take the skills she has learned and apply them to the next chapter of her life. She would like to thank Mrs. Brydges for all of her hard work, her family for their continued support over the past four years, and Notre Dame for a wonderful high school experience.

GEORGE MULARADELIS (Harvey Johnson / Set Build) has been on the stage for Notre Dame’s Performing Arts for the past four years and behind the scenes helping build sets for five years. He has performed in every show since his freshman year musical, Guys and Dolls, as well as being a four-year member of the Madrigal Singers. His favorite memories include being a talking wall in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: Abridged, professionally dueling and stabbing George Lobis in Macbeth, and constantly being a test dummy for all of the sets before using them in rehearsal. He wants to thank all of the directors he’s worked with: Mr. Lobis and Mr. Patton, Mr. and Mrs. G, and Ms. Wargo for the time they put into making the shows possible. George wants to extend an extra special thanks to Mr. Chebra and Mrs. Brydges for the unsung work that goes on backstage, and for giving him a home at Set Build. He thanks his family but wants to especially thank his Dad for everything he’s done, both for the shows, and in always supporting him.

HANNAH PARK (Orchestra) is a proud member of the Notre Dame’s Performing Arts Department. She has performed in band orchestra since freshman year playing the keyboard for three years. She performed in Guys and Dolls and Bye Bye Birdie. She would like to thank her family, Mr. G, Mr. Gib, and all her friends in ND’s Performing Arts for the great memories in band class, practice, and the trips to Disney World.

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Senior Bios

ASHLEY REME (Orchestra) has been a member of Notre Dame’s Preforming Arts Department since her freshman year. She has played violin in the Pit Orchestra for Guys and Dolls, Beauty and the Beast, and is very excited to play in Bye Bye Birdie. Ashley not only plays the violin in Pit Orchestra, but she also played the violin in Chamber Orchestra, String Ensemble, and Concert Band since freshman year. She would like to thank Mr. G and Mr. Gib for the opportunity to play and perform, and the good memories and friends that have come with it. She would especially like to thank her family for loving and supporting her, and driving her to frequent practices. Good luck to the Cast, Crew, and Orchestra of Bye Bye Birdie! Ashley hopes you enjoy the music.

ARIELLE RIOS (Orchestra) has been a member of Notre Dame’s Performing Arts Department since her freshman year and plays flute/ piccolo in the Concert Band and Chamber Orchestra. She is excited to return to the Orchestra Pit for Bye Bye Birdie. Prior to the pandemic, Arielle was a dedicated member of the Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra and the Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey. Outside of music, Arielle is involved in Varsity Cheerleading and National Honors Society. She would like to thank Mr. G, Mr. Gib, and her flute teachers, Mrs. Kaufman and Mr. Lane, for helping her grow as a musician over the years. She is also grateful for the endless support from her family, voice teacher Natalie, and best friend Raj. In the future she plans to study in California and major in psychology.

BRAYDEN SCHAEFFER (Policeman) has performed in Notre Dame’s Guys & Dolls, Beauty & The Beast, and recently this fall, in Macbeth. He is a four-year member of the Madrigal Singers. Brayden has also enjoyed being involved in Peer Leadership, Cross-Country, Swim (Captain), and National Honor Society. He will pursue a degree in Biology with Marine and Environmental focus and plans to continue his swim career through college. Brayden would like to thank Mr. & Mrs. G and all the directors for the opportunities they have given him. He would like to give a special thank you to his parents, family and friends for all of their support these last few years. He is forever grateful to the Performing Arts Department and its supporters for the special and everlasting memories he has made. Lastly, he would like to wish the best of luck to the cast and crew of Bye Bye Birdie.

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Senior Bios

LAURA SCHURR (Alice) has been a member of Notre Dame’s Performing Arts since freshman year. She is a four-year member of the Madrigal Singers. Laura has performed in Guys and Dolls and Beauty and the Beast. Laura would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. G and the Performing Arts Department.

EMMA SULKOWSKI (Ensemble) has spent the past three years as a member of the Notre Dame’s Performing Arts Department. Her first performance was in The Cinderella Complex (2019 fall show), where she played Elspeth Scone. She would like to thank Mr. G, Mr. Lobis, Mr. Patton, Ms. Wargo, and everyone behind the scenes for all the dedication put into ND’s shows. The entire department appreciates everything you’ve all done to keep performances going during the unpredictability of the pandemic. She would like to thank her parents for always believing in her and their endless support. She would also like, from the bottom of her heart, to thank her friends involved in the performing arts for making these past three years unforgettable. She is sad to say this is her last musical performance. She is grateful for the memories and is looking forward to studying nursing for the next four years.

RYAN TORRES (Albert Peterson) has been a member of Notre Dame’s Performing Arts Department since his freshman year as a four-year member of the Madrigal Singers, Jazz & Concert Bands, and Chamber Orchestra (First Chair Trumpet this year). Ryan has performed in Godspell, Beauty and the Beast, and his favorite, Guys and Dolls, starring as Sky Masterson, as a freshman.  He is grateful for the opportunity to share the stage with his brother, Nick this year. After graduating, Ryan plans to pursue a BFA in Musical Theatre. He wants to thank all of the “G”s for their mentorship over the last four years. He wants to give special thanks to his parents for always believing in him and supporting his goals. Finally, he wants to thank his family, friends, and girlfriend, Jillian, for their endless love and support. “Don’t *mess* up!”

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Senior Bios

COLIN TREACY (Crew) is a senior in the class of 2022. Colin has been a member of the Spring show for four years as part of the stage crew. He is also a member of the Varsity Football team, Winter and Spring Track and Field teams and Catholic Athletes for Christ. In the fall, Colin will be attending The Catholic University of America studying Elementary Education while also participating in Track and Field.

ZACH URBAN (Reporter) has been part of Notre Dame’s Performing Arts Department since freshman year. He is a four-year member of the Madrigal Singers and has performed in a total of four ND productions which includes Guys and Dolls, Beauty and the Beast, Godspell, and All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, and now is excited to now be performing in Bye Bye Birdie. Zach would like to thank Mr. G, Mrs. G, Ms. Wargo, and the whole Performing Arts Department, for giving him great opportunities, and making all these shows possible. He would also like to thank his family and friends for all of their love and support and standing by his side throughout everything he has done.

KITTY VERNON (Mrs. MacAfee) is extremely excited to be performing in Bye Bye Birdie with some of her closest friends. She has previously performed in Beauty and the Beast and has been a member of the Madrigal Singers for four years. She would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. G for all of the opportunities they have provided, as well as, Mr. Lobis, Mr. Patton, and Mrs. Wargo for all they have done for the department. Kitty wants to give a special shoutout to her family; especially her sisters for making her performing arts experience unforgettable. She wants to thank the cast and crew for all of the great memories and wishes them lots of luck in their futures!

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Past Notre Dame Musicals

1960 ................... Call Me Madam 1961 .................... Leave It To Jane 1962 .......................Merry Widow 1963 ...................... Student Prince 1964 ..................... The King and I 1965 ........................ My Fair Lady 1966 ................ The Sound of Music 1967 ............................... Camelot 1968 .............................Brigadoon 1969 ............ Annie Get Your Gun 1970 ........................... Funny Girl 1971 ................................ Carnival 1972 .................... Plain and Fancy 1973 ........................ Hello Dolly! 1974 ........................ South Pacific 1975 .................................. Oliver 1976 .............. Fiddler on the Roof 1977 ............................. Peter Pan 1978 ............................... Camelot 1979 ............................... Godspell 1980 .............. You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown 1981 ................................ Carnival 1982 ...................................Pippin 1983 ...............Man of La Mancha 1984 ....................................Annie 1985 .................... West Side Story 1986 ....Snoopy/Fiddler on the Roof 1987 .................................... 1776 1988 ............. The Sound of Music 1989 ................................ Barnum 1990 ....... The Me Nobody Knows 1991 .................................. Grease 1992 .......................... Oklahoma! 1993 .....................Guys and Dolls 1994 ...................... Bye Bye Birdie 1995 .................... Anything Goes 1996 ............................ Showboat 1997 .......................Crazy For You 1998 .............................. Carousel 1999 ........... Annie Get Your Gun 2000 ........................ Dames at Sea 2001 ............................... Godspell 2002 ........................ Hello Dolly! 2003 ......... Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2004 .................................. Grease 2005 ....................... Kiss Me Kate 2006 .................... West Side Story 2007 ..................... Les Miserables 2008 .......... Beauty and The Beast 2009 ............................... Godspell 2010 ................ The Pajama Game 2011 ............................. Peter Pan 2012 .............................. Footloose 2013 ................................Seussical 2014 ..............................Hairspray 2015 ..................... Les Miserables 2016 .................... Anything Goes 2017 .................... Little Mermaid 2018 ............... Shrek The Musical 2019 .....................Guys and Dolls 2020 ........... Beauty and The Beast 2021 ............................... Godspell
27 Events Upcoming Upcoming Events Day of Giving - March 17 Spring Fling - March 26 First Look - May 18 Golf Classic- September 26 Stanton Ridge Country Club & Congratulations to the cast, crew, orchestra directors of Bye Bye Birdie! Visit ndnj.org for more information

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Bravo to the Cast & Crew of

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Proudly

Congratulations to the Cast & Crew of

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31 Congratulations On Your Big Night! We love you Christian! Grandma & Pop-Pop

Bravo to Stevie and the entire cast and crew of Bye Bye Birdie

To our star PHOEBE KONG,

bravo for 4 years in the pit!

Thank you, Mr. Gib, for always keeping a chair open for Phoebe .

Congratulations to the cast, crew, and PAPA for another outstanding production!

L ove Mom , D a d, R os e, Yi a Yia, G r a ndma , Mi m i a n d U n cle F r ank G r e at J ob G e or ge! Ac t ing or B u ilding Y ou Al w ays M a k e U s P r oud !

Congratulations to the Cast and Crew of

BYE BYE BIRDIE

Most Especially the Graduates of St. Gregory the Great Academy

God Bless You!

Dr. Jason C. Briggs, Mrs. Michele L. Rivera, and the Faculty and Staff

“A HEALTHY, NORMAL, AMERICAN BOY”

Enjoy your role as “the reporter” Sam Martin!!

We are so very proud of your dedication to the arts program. With love, Mom, Dad, Daniel, John (Bella & Beau too!)

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34 Congratulations! to my students, Stevie and Ellie! So proud of you ladies!!!! Congratulations, Brendan, on your roles of Maude and teen! We love seeing you “show it” on the stage. Love you lots!
Dad, and Shaun “Oh, life’s a ball If only you know it And it’s all just waiting for you You’re alive So come on and show it” - A Lot of Livin’ to Do
Mom,

“CONGRATULATIONS”

Kitty Vernon on your farewell performance in…

And the Sister LEGACY and LOVE of the ARTS continue with Maeve and Josie

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Birds of a Feather Stick Together

GOOD LUCK to Kitty and Maeve Vernon Sisters by Chance

Best Friends by Choice

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Wishes the Cast and Crew of BYE BYE BIRDIE a CLEAN Performance **BYE BYE**

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**BIRDIE**

To our humble, lovable Harry MacAfee, hope you have a blast on stage doing what you love! Break a leg!

Love, Aunt Mitzi, Uncle Mike, Jake and Drew

We are so proud of all your hard work and all you and the cast have accomplished! Break a leg!

Love, Mom, Dad, and Abby!

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George

Siienna Valentino

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CONGRATULATIONS!!

TO THE NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL CAST AND CREW

AS YOU PERFORM BYE BYE BIRDIE

FROM

REV. JACEK W. LABINSKI, S.T.D.

PASTOR

AND

THE ST. HEDWIG’S PARISH FAMILY, TRENTON, NJ

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Best Wishes to the Cast & Crew of

Your

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friends
the Parish of OUR LADY OF SORROWS –ST ANTHONY HAMILTON www.ols.sa.org
at

Notre

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Cast and Crew of Bye Bye Birdie
Congratulations
Dame High School
Department
Heart Parish ~~
Msgr. Dennis A. Apoldite, Pastor 343 South Broad Street Trenton, NJ 08608
Trinity School salutes the talented cast of Bye Bye Birdie. Special ‟shout out” to our alumnus, George Lobis: Go Get ʼem, Conrad! Shine on! HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL Stockham & Osborne Avenues Morrisville, PA 19067 215-295-6900
Preforming Arts
Sacred
Rev.
www.Trentonsacredheart.org Holy

“Break A Leg” Christa Faith!

As “Rosie Alvarez”

Best of luck to the entire Cast and Crew of “Bye Bye Birdie”

We are all so proud of you!

LOVE ALWAYS:

Mom, Dad, Mimi, Mikey, Danny, Bailey, Peanut, Cokes and even Whitey!

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Zoe Capponi Christian Ellwood Tiernan Killeen Alessandra Morabito Hannah Park Isabella Sagarese Mariana Samuel Gianna Timberlake Issy Timberlake Tobias Urban Zach Urban You"spreadsunshine allovertheplace!" Congratulations toouralumni castandcrew: 609-921-7587 | www.spsprinceton.org TO THE ENTIRE CAST & CREW: BREAK A LEG!

“This is One Boy” who “Puts on a Happy Face” especially during “Telephone Hour” who is also, “Honestly Sincere” about how much he loves performing in the pit orchestra for the second year!!

We love you and are so very proud of your hard work and your accomplishments but especially your musical accomplishments!!! All Our Love from your biggest fans!! Dad, Mom, Katie, Mama and Baci xoxo

Congrats on your last ND musical. We are so proud of all the hard work and dedication you put into everything you do. It has been a joy watching you perform on stage all these years. Break a leg!

Congrats on your last ND musical. We are so proud of all the hard work and dedication into everything you do. It has been a joy watching you perform on stage all these Break a leg!

Love, Mom, Dad, Ava, Dean and Mack (and Mikey)

Love, Mom, Dad, Ava, Dean and Mack (and Mikey)

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ALEXANDER HENDERSON!!!
Emma, Emma,

Thomas

Congratulations on your first play at Notre Dame. Everything you do, you succeed in.

Each day you make us proud!

Keep making your star shine bright!!

Break a leg!

Love Always, Mom and Dad

Isabella

Congratulations on your performance in Bye Bye Birdie!

We are so proud of all that you do!

Love, Mom, Dad, Lillian & Pepper

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Zach

Congratulations on being part of the ND Performing Arts group for four years! Can’t believe this is your final musical.

So proud of the man you are and so excited for what the future holds in store for you!

Love, Mom, Dad, Tobias, Isabel and Milo

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Best of luck to you and the entire cast of Bye Bye Birdie! You make us all proud of you!

Love, Mom, Dad, Zach, Isabel & Milo

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Lacey Okamura

The opportunity to witness the gifts you have been blessed with is truly a joy! May you always follow your heart, lead by example, and make your dreams come true!

Love You Always , Mom, Dad, Taylor and Callie

Michael, Congratulations to you and your fellow students on another sensational performance. We are so proud of you.

Love, Mom, Dad, Bobby and John

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Congratulations to Charlie Jones on your fantastic performance as Harry MacAfee.

“Perfect in every way!”

We are so proud of you. Great job!

Love, Mom and Dad

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Gabrielle “Gabbi” Pié CONGRATULATIONS!!

We love to see you shine on stage Koukla and are so proud of all you do! Break a leg and never stop singing! We love you big….

Mom, Dad, Marissa, Evan and Yia-Yia

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Catey Goodwin –

We are thrilled to watch you perform in your VERY FIRST musical production as “Helen” and “Gloria Rasputin” !

“What’s the Story, Morning Glory?”

“We love you, Conrad, Oh yes we do!”

Break a Leg!

Love,

Dad, Mom, Connor, Bryce & Furry Friends

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53 On behalf of Fr. Martin O’Reilly, Pastor, and Parish, we would like to CONGRATULATE Notre Dame High School’s cast and stage crew on their production of Bye Bye Birdie. Mary, Mother of the Church Parish 45 Crosswicks Street Bordentown, NJ 08505 609-291- 8281 www.mmotcp.org Holy Assumption Church 1290 Hornberger Avenue Roebling, NJ 08554 St. Mary Church 45 Crosswicks Street Bordentown, NJ 08505

Break a Leg, Chase and the Cast and Crew of Bye Bye Birdie.

We are very proud of all your dedication and hard work. You make us proud every day! Love, Dad, Mom and Max

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Best

Love,

Congratulations and Best Wishes to the cast and crew from St. Ignatius of Antioch Parish! St. Ignatius of Antioch Church 999 Reading Avenue Yardley, PA 19067 215-493-3377 www.stignatius.church contact@stignatius.church Wishing You All the Best SASHA SALINS STAGE MANAGER Our Shining Star!
Mom, Sarah, Simeon, Grandma WE LOVE YOU Congrats!! 2022 Congratulations Gavin on another production at the sound board! Love – Mom, Dad and Grace To the entire cast and crew–Congratulations on another amazing performance!
We could not ask for a better brother than you. Always laughing and having fun. Our favorite things are hanging out with Katie and
Will with Boy Scouts.
Dad,
Thomas,
helping
of luck in the play this year!
Katie and Will

Special thanks to the ND Dept. of Performing Arts for your hard work.

Special thanks to the ND Dept. of Performing Arts for your hard work. ve worked so hard to get here; so be Honestly Sincere, Put On A Happy Face, blow us One Last Kiss and get out on that stage because you’ve got A Lot of Livin to Do!

Special thanks to the ND Dept. of Performing Arts for your hard work.

Special thanks to the ND Dept. of Performing Arts for your hard work.

Special thanks to the ND Dept. of Performing Arts for your hard work.

You’ve worked so hard to get here; so be Honestly Sincere, Put On A Happy Face, blow us One Last Kiss and get out on that stage because you’ve got A Lot of Livin to Do!

Special thanks to the ND Dept. of Performing Arts for your hard work.

Special thanks to the ND Dept. of Performing your hard work.

Special thanks to the ND Dept. of Performing Arts for your hard work.

You’ve worked so hard to get here; so be Honestly Sincere, Put On A Happy Face, blow us One Last Kiss and get out on that stage because you’ve got A Lot of

You’ve worked so hard to get here; so be Honestly Sincere, Put On A Happy Face, blow us One Last Kiss and get out on that stage because you’ve got A Lot of Livin to Do!

You’ve worked so hard to get here; so be Honestly Sincere, Put On A Happy Face, blow us One Last Kiss and get out on that stage because you’ve got A Lot of Livin to Do!

You’ve worked so hard to get here; so be Honestly Sincere, Put On A Happy Face, blow us One Last Kiss and get out on that stage because you’ve got A Lot of

You’ve worked so hard to get here; so be Honestly Sincere, Put On A Happy Face, blow us One Last Kiss and get out on that stage because you’ve got A Lot of Livin to Do!

You’ve worked so hard to get here; so Honestly Sincere, Put On A Happy blow us One Last Kiss and get out on stage because you’ve got A Lot of Livin to Do!

NICK TORRES

Congratulations on your first musical at Notre Dame. We are so proud of you!!

Break a leg!

Love Always ... Mom, Dad, Ryan & Lincoln

Put On a Happy Face

whenever you ' re on stage! Congratulations on your senior year performance. We've loved watching you shine. Break a leg!

- Love Always -

Mom, Dad, Nick & Lincoln

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S a i n t A n n S c h o o l

A l u m n i

Congratulations

O N B E I N G C A S T !

F r o m Y o u r S a i n t A n n S c h o o l F a m i l y

T h e s t a g e i s y o u r s ! P r e p a r e t o s h i n e !

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60 NORA CONBOY “Put On A Happy Face” as you perform for the last time on the Notre Dame stage as Mrs. Merkle. We have loved watching you perform over the years and are so proud of you! Love, Mom & Dad, Jack, Jen & Grace
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Michael Conboy (609)

Congratula ons To the Cast & Crew of Bye Bye Birdie

With a special shout out to Zach & Tobias Urban

Chris an Ellwood & Winnie Coen

The Catholic Community of St. David the King

Princeton Junc on, NJ

Very Rev. Timothy J. Capewell, V.F., Pastor

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LAYLA GOJANIUK

Congratulations on 4 amazing years with Notre Dame Performing Arts!

We are so proud of everything you have accomplished. Can’t wait to see what’s next.

Love, Mom, Dad and Owen

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Congratulations Brayden!!!

I‛m so proud of you and everything you‛ve accomplished in these past 4 years. I can‛t wait to see what you do in the future!

Love, Rosa :)

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KAI RA BREAK A LEG! LOVE, MOM, DAD, ADDISON & NATHAN

Official Ryan & Nick Torres Fan Club

Members: Gram Pop Aunt Miss Uucle Brett

WE LOVE YOU!

Jr Members: Will & MattyBarkley

Official Ryan & Nick Torres Fan Club

SO PROUD OF YOU!

Members: Mom Dad Grammy Aunt Tina

JOHN AND XANDER PAPP

Good Luck in your first Notre Dame production, “Bye Bye Birdie.”

Remember to “Put on a Happy Face ”!

We are so proud of you two!

Love, Mommy, Daddy, and brother Stephen

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Congratulations Laura and the cast and crew of Bye Bye Birdie.

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W We are so proud of you. Love, Mom, Dad, and Charlie

Zach and Tobias, So proud of you! You always have and will always be shining stars. Love, Grammy Zach and Tobias, So proud of you! You always have and will always be shining stars.

Love, Grammy

Our shining star! You never stop amazing us!

Your passion for the Arts inspires us all. Love you always, Mom, Dad, Grant & Korra

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Lauren

From Jane

To senior year as Mae Peterson!

We are so proud to have been their every note along the way! You always shine so bright

We Love you

Nana, Grampy

Mommy, Daddy and James

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Shoutouts

Congratulations to Brendan on playing the role of Charles Maude in Birdie!  Love, Grandma and Grandpa

To our favorite barkeeper: We’ll always find time to “Talk to You”

Brendan! Much love – break a leg, Aunt Ellen-Marie & Aunt Lori

Brendan, we love to see you shine on and off the stage. Congratulations on your performance as Charles Maude!

Love, Mimi & G-Dad

We are so thrilled, Isabella, to hear your beautiful voice. God has given you great talents. We are so proud! Love, Grandma & Grandpa Woody

Isabella,“Put on a Happy Face” and enjoy every minute of this amazing experience! We love watching you perform! Aunt Mary, Uncle Jim, Carolyn & Colleen

To Isabella, We’re proud of you so sing it loud! We’ll be watching from the crowd!! Break a leg! We love you, Aunt Ellen, Uncle Karl, Siana, Mia, Karly, & Jake

Bella, we are so proud of you and all your accomplishments!! Beautiful voice!! Love, Grandmom and PopPop Sagarese

Congratulations John and Xander! We are so proud of you. Love, Uncle Neil and Aunt Lori.

John Papp – “It’s a blue bird on your shoulder.” Love Always, Nagymami and Papa

Xander Papp – “Hello, ‘Gowgeous’” Break a leg. Love Always, Nagymami and Papa

Break a leg, John & Xander! We love you tons & are proud of you both! Hugs, Grandma, AJ, Uncle E, Livi, & Mateo

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