Sweeney Todd Playbill by Chaminade College Preparatory

Tutor Family Center for the Performing Arts Chaminade College Preparatory High School West Hills, CA

Chaminade College Preparatory High School Tutor Family Center for the Performing Arts PRESENTS

SWEENEY TODD

The Demon Barber of Fleet Street A Musical Thriller Music and Lyrics by

Book by

STEPHEN SONDHEIM

HUGH WHEELER

From an Adaptation by CHRISTOPHER BOND

with

Lulu Bishop Robert Balbuena Angel Santos

Jater Webb Chloe Johnson Isabella Spagnoli Sophia Pollono Jack Bailey

Sean McCarthy Ethan Diaz Josh Callis

• Bella Aboulhosn • Brendan Teehan • Dariana Alvarez-Ortiz • Denise Enrique • Faith Alhadeff • Garrett Hill • Georgia Besnilian • Iman Judge • Izzy Romero • Josh Callis • Julian Friedman • Karlin Biederman • Lauren Effertz • Madison Hayes • Michael Gonzalez • Nella Batah • Preston Simpkin • Riley Way • Riona Lally • Ryann Schaffer • Sacha Callis • Shane Hanley • Sierra Gelbman • Sol Martinelli • Madison Cheramie • Natalie Letts • Sean Harmon • Bro. Tom Oles SHOP ASSISTANT

Luis Ramirez WIG DESIGN

Lacey Anzelc

Joel Loth

SCENIC ARTIST

SHOP APPRENTICE

Jeff McLaughlin

SET/LIGHTING DESIGN

Madison Aisanaye ASSISTANT CHOREOGRAPHER

Mike Davis

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Michelle Elkin

Dan Redfeld

CHOREOGRAPHER

MUSICAL DIRECTOR

Yvette L. Bishop

DIRECTOR & PRODUCER Originally Directed On Broadway by HAROLD PRINCE Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick Originally Produced on Broadway by Richard Barr, Charles Woodward, Robert Fryer, Mary Lea Johnson, Martin Richards in Association with Dean and Judy Manos

Sweeney Todd Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

SONGS

ACT I The Ballad of Sweeney Todd

Sweeney Todd, Company

No Place Like London

Sweeney Todd, Anthony, Beggar Woman

The Barber and His Wife

Sweeney Todd

The Worst Pies in London

Mrs. Lovett

Poor Thing

Mrs. Lovett

My Friends

Sweeney Todd, Mrs. Lovett, Company

Green Finch and Linnet Bird

Johanna

Ah, Miss

Anthony, Johanna, Beggar Woman

Johanna

Anthony

Pirelli's Miracle Elixir

Tobias, Sweeney Todd, Mrs. Lovett, Ensemble

The Contest

Adolfo Pirelli, Sweeney Todd

The Ballad of Sweeney Todd

Company

Pirelli's Death

Pirelli

The Ballad of Sweeney Todd

Three Tenors

Kiss Me, Part I

Johanna, Anthony

Ladies in Their Sensitivities

Beadle

Kiss Me, Part II

Beadle, Anthony, Judge Turpin, Johanna

Pretty Women

Sweeney Todd, Judge Turpin

Epiphany

Sweeney Todd, Mrs. Lovett

A Little Priest

Mrs. Lovett, Sweeney Todd

ACT II God, That's Good! Johanna (Act II Sequence)

Tobias, Mrs. Lovett, Sweeney Todd, Ensemble Anthony, Sweeney Todd, Johanna, Beggar Woman

I Am A Lass

Mrs. Lovett

By the Sea

Mrs. Lovett, Todd

Wigmaker Sequence

Sweeney Todd, Anthony

The Ballad of Sweeney Todd The Letter

Ensemble Quintet Ensemble Quintet, Sweeney Todd

Not While I'm Around Parlor Songs

Tobias, Mrs. Lovett Beadle, Mrs. Lovett, Tobias

SONGS ACT II (continued) Fogg's Asylum

Company

City on Fire!

Lunatics

Searching

Sweeney, Beggar Woman, Lunatics, Mrs. Lovett, Anthony

Finale Scene

Sweeney Todd, Mrs. Lovett

(Epilogue)The Ballad of Sweeney Todd

Johanna, Anothony, Policemen, Judge, Pirelli, Beadle, Company

CAST Cast Members Sweeney Todd

Jater Webb

Mrs. Nellie Lovett

Chloe Johnson

Tobias Ragg

Isabella Spagnoli

Anthony Hope

Jack Bailey

Johanna

Sophie Pollono

Beggar Woman

Lulu Bishop

Judge Turpin

Sean McCarthy

Beadle Bamford

Robert Balbuena

Adolfo Pirelli

Ethan Diaz

Jonas Fogg

Angel Santos

Birdseller

Josh Callis

Mrs. Mooney

Sierra Gelbman

Children

Dariana Alvarez-Ortiz, Faith Alhadeff, Georgia Besnilian, Karlin Biederman

Dock Worker

Sacha Callis

Fish Wife

Ryann Schaffer

Flower Sellers

Denise Enrique, Riley Way

Fruit and Vegetable Seller

Brendan Teehan

Gingercake Seller

Garrett Hill

Knife Grinder

Shane Hanley

Milkman

Preston Simpkin

Policeman

Julian Friedman

Rich Ladies

Nella Batah, Lauren Effertz, Riona Lally

Seamstress

Izzy Romero

Washer Women

Bella Aboulhosn, Iman Judge, Sol Martinelli

Workman Swings

Sean Harmon Madison Cheramie and Natalie Letts

Unemployed Father

Michael Gonzalez Production / Creative

Director/ Producer

Yvette L. Bishop

CAST Production / Creative (continued) Technical Director

Mike Davis

Set/ Lighting Design

Jeff McLaughlin

Scenic Artist

Lacey Anzelc

Scenic Assistant

Tracy Lundy

Shop Assistant

Brother Tom Oles

Shop Apprentice

Joel Loth

Production Stage Manager

Delaney Duffy

Stage Manager

Bianca Baguio

Assistant Stage Manager

Evan Rosskopf

Assistant Stage Manager

Jacob Garcia

Senior Producer

Denise Enrique

Senior Producer

Logan Shroyer

Assistant Producer

Josh Callis

Assistant Producer

Izzy Romero

Assistant Producer

Brendan Teehan Orchestra

Keyboard

Greg Koppenhaver

Violin

Elizabeth Hedman

Viola

Suzanna Giordano Gignac

Cello

David Mergen

Bass

John Smith

Harp

Alison Bjorkedal

Reed 1

Geoff Nudell

Reed 2

Phil Feather

French Horn

Jennifer Bliman Carmichael

Trumpet

Chris Tedesco

Percussion

Tyler Smith

Bassoon

Kyle Lee

CREW Crew Members Box Office Crew Head Box Office Crew Assistant Heads Box Office Crew

Nella Batah Carelle Enrique and Amanda Rumack Emilie Besnilian, Rojienne Groves, Andrew McNeal, Caitlin Shroyer, Khushi Wadwa

Carpentry & Fly Crew Heads Carpentry & Fly Crew Assistant Heads

Delaney Duffy, Jater Webb and Michael Gonzalez Alexis Hafner and Matthew Talley

Carpentry & Fly Crew Apprentice

Jacob Garcia

Carpentry & Fly Crew

Karlin Biederman, Claire Cullen, Liam Fairlie, Julian Friedman, Kiana LaBella, Gianluca Martinelli-Simon, Crystal Park, Kira Platten, Ryann Schaffer, Jaccoa Stills, Brendan Teehan, Kyle Yoon

Electrics Crew Heads

Logan Shroyer and Nick Pelayo

Electrics Crew Assistant Heads Electrics Crew

Logan Kailor and Sol Martinelli Karlin Biederman, Ethan Diaz, Jacob Garcia, Samantha Hall, Garrett Hill, Evan Rosskopf, Caitlin Shroyer, Bella Spagnoli

Hair & Makeup Crew Heads Hair & Makeup Crew Assistant Heads Hair & Makeup Crew

Alex Torres and Carly Condon Chloe Johnson and Jenna Beausang Bella Aboulhosn, Faith Alhadeff, Dariana Alvarez-Ortiz, Georgia Besnilian, Sophia Cabrera, Myra Carter, Sienna Cockerham, Claire Cullen, Anna Decker, Lauren Effertz, Mia Erikson, Sierra Gelbman, Lia Griffiths, Bridget Nary, Emma Patricola, Sami Suttles

Media Crew Heads

Bella Spagnoli and Logan Shroyer

Media Crew Assistant Heads Props Crew Heads

Evan Rosskopf and Ethan Victoriano Angel Santos and Vance Allen

Props Crew Assistant Heads Props Crew

Bianca Baguio and Brendan Teehan Jack Bailey, Emilie Besnilian, Josh Callis, Sacha Callis, Ethan Diaz, Christopher Fase, Jacob Garcia, Rojienne Groves, Madison Hayes, Ellya Kim, Sol Martinelli, Andrew McNeal, Emma Patricola, DJ Shepard, Amanda Silverman, Bella Spagnoli, Khushi Wadwa

Scenic Crew Heads

Ariel Menendez and Sean Harmon

Scenic Crew Assistant Head

Sophia Nations

CREW Crew Members (continued) Scenic Crew

Madison Cheramie, Francesca Cumpio, Corina Espinoza, Sierra Gelbman, Kiana LaBella, Sophia LaBella, Makena Melgoza, Audrey Morga, Andie McKenzie, Kelly MonBarren, Jack Pender, Sara Ponce, Rachel Reimer, Amanda Silverman, Annie Yolo

Sound Crew Heads

Isaac Ayala and Izzy Romero

Sound Crew Assistant Heads Sound Crew

Julia Hart-Boroczi and Kiara Apeles Kayli Aspeitia, Tyler Aspeitia, Bianca Baguio, Samantha Carlsen, McDonough Cook, Carelle Enrique, Corina Espinoza, Christopher Fase, Rojienne Groves, Oliver Kazandjief, Kiana LaBella, Ava Moran, Andie McKenzie, Sara Ponce, Annie Porter, Sean Sullivan, John Varela, Natalie Zagari

Wardrobe Crew Heads Wardrobe Crew Assistant Heads

Denise Enrique and Riley Way Alyssa Wong and Maggie Shaughnessy

Wardrobe Crew Apprentice Wardrobe Crew

Wase Sanani Dariana Alvarez-Ortiz, Kayli Aspeitia, Natasha Butchko, Sophia Cabrera, Sacha Callis, Ethan Diaz, Carelle Enrique, Mia Erikson, Sierra Gelbman, Shane Hanley, Makena Melgoza, Nassym Nouri, Hannah Silber, Karina Stoddard, Sami Suttles

WHO'S WHO Jater Webb (as Sweeney Todd) Jater, somehow a senior, is a bit confused as to how he ended up at his last show with the Chaminade Players. All he remembers is showing up for his first rehearsal in the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and now heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s here. Jater would like to thank Mrs. Bishop, Mr. Davis, Mr. Redfeld, his entire Players Family, John Proctor, and, most of all, his mom and dad. He would also like to thank Yvette for letting him keep his hair.

Chloe Johnson (as Mrs. Lovett) Chloe, a senior, is overjoyed to be a part of her eighth show with the Chaminade Players! Some of her favorite shows with the Players include: The Wizard of Oz, The Crucible, Guys and Dolls, and Macbeth. She would like to thank Yvette, Dan, Michelle, the cast and crew, and her family for their overwhelming support and love!

Isabella Spagnoli (as Tobias Ragg) Bella is ecstatic to play Toby in her final show with the Chaminade players! You may have recognized her as the Munchkin Coroner in Wizard of Oz or Martha the missionary in Guys and Dolls! She would like to thank Yvette, Dan, Mike, and all of her fellow Chaminade Players for making these past four years magical and wonderful!

Jack Bailey (as Anthony Hope) Jack is very excited to be in his 3rd Chaminade Players production! This program has completely changed his life, and he would like to thank Yvette, Dan, and Mike for all their hard work in making this show come to life. He is proud to be a part of Sweeney Todd.

WHO'S WHO Sophia Pollono (as Johanna) Sophie, a freshman, is elated to be in her 2nd production with the Chaminade players. She has an immense love for theatre, and her recent roles include the Gravedigger assistant in Hamlet and Kim MacAfee in Bye Bye Birdie this summer intensive. Many thanks to Mom, dad, Jack, and Kelsey for all of their support in her endeavors. She would like to give a special thanks to the cast and crew for their hard work, and to Yvette for giving her this amazing opportunity!

Lulu Bishop (as Beggar Woman) Lulu, a senior, is feeling both thrilled and astonished to be a part of her ninth and final show with the Chaminade Players. From painting in scenic crew, to casting spells in Macbeth, dancing in Guys and Dolls, experiencing heartbreak in Almost Maine, and losing her mind in Hamlet, she has made unforgettable memories in this program. She would like to thank Yvette Bishop and the rest of this incredible cast and crew for these beautiful four years with the Players!

Sean McCarthy (as Judge Turpin) Sean Thomas McCarthy is shocked that he is in his final show at the Chaminade Players. Starting out being a plump drunk in Macbeth to getting very intimate with his fellow castmates in Almost Maine, needless to say Sean has had quite the adventure these past 3 years. S.T.M. would like to thank Yvette, his parents, cast/crew, The Webb Gang & Bear, Mommatron, Diaz Brothers, and Sally & Snowball.

Robert Balbuena (as Beadle Bamford) Robert, a freshman, is very excited to be a part of his first show with the Players! He has enjoyed his time with the group so far and has loved being a part of something so great! Robert would like to thank Mrs. Bishop for providing him with the opportunity to be in the show and his family and friends for always supporting him.

WHO'S WHO Ethan Diaz (as Adolfo Pirelli) It is ineffable to portray the sheer and utter exultation Ethan has for his final performance with the Players. Hitherto he hath performed in Hamlet, WOZ, Hansel and Gretel Eat Right, and more. Special recognition for his family, Laddie and Walter, Yvette, his Players family, Blessed WJC and viewers like you, thank you for a great tenure of 7 shows with the players, God bless you all.

Angel Santos (as Jonas Fogg) Angel, a senior, is bitter sweet about his last production with the Chaminade Players. He would like to give his most sincere thanks to everyone who helped him through his journey, and a special thanks to Yvette Bishop.

Josh Callis (as Birdseller, Assistant Producer) Josh, a junior, is overjoyed to be a part of his 4th show with the Chaminade Players. He would like to thank his family, friends and Jater Webb for supporting him through this experience. He would also like to thank Yvette for giving him this opportunity.

Sierra Gelbman (as Mrs. Mooney) Sierra, a junior, is so glad to be involved in this fantastic musical and working with the Chaminade Players. Recent roles include: Player Queen in Hamlet, Rhonda in Almost Maine, Mae Peterson in Bye Bye Birdie, and Dark Witch in Dark of the Moon. She would like to thank Dan, Madison, Michelle, and Yvette for this amazing opportunity.

Bella Aboulhosn (as Washer Woman) Bella is so excited to be in her 3rd show with the Chaminade Players! Her previous roles include Marcellus in Hamlet, Ursula in Bye Bye Birdie, Mary in Mary Poppins, Maria in Sound of Music, and Josie on DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free. She wants to thank Yvette, Dan, Michelle, and Maddison for making her experience so wonderful!

WHO'S WHO Brendan Teehan (as Fruit & Vegetable Seller, Assistant Producer) Brendan, a junior, is excited to perform in Sweeney Todd. He had so much fun working on this production as both cast and crew, and he’d like to thank Mike and Mrs. Bishop for their dedication to teaching. He’d also like to thank his parents, and his sister Delaney.

Dariana Alvarez-Ortiz (as Child, u/s Tobias) Dariana, a freshman, is so excited to be a part of her first production here at chaminade. She has made so many new friends and deepened relationships with others. She would like to thank yvette for this opportunity and dedicate this performance to her parents (for driving her), brother (for introducing her to the program), and friends.

Denise Enrique (as Flower Seller, Senior Producer) From her lisp as Logainne in Putnam to dancing through fog w/ her witch sisters in Macbeth, crying as Mary Warren in the Crucible to carrying bags of love as Gayle in Almost Maine, Denise can't believe she is working with the amazing cast & crew in her 9th & final show with the Players. Special thanks to Yvette, Mike, Dan, & Bro. Tom for letting her ride the drama rollercoaster the past 4 years, and a big thank you to her family for their endless love & support.

Faith Alhadeff (as Child) Faith, a freshman, is ecstatic to be part of the cast of Sweeney Todd. She has been a member of SAG since she was 5 years old when she started movie and television acting. Through the years she found her passion and love for theatre. She would to thank her amazing family, SAMPUL Dance Academy, and Ms. Bishop for giving her the opportunity to do what she loves.

WHO'S WHO Garrett Hill (as Gingercake Seller) Garrett, a junior is over the moon to be a part of his 6th production with the Chaminade players. You may recognize him as Danny and Pete in Almost Maine, An Emerald City Guard in the Wizard of Oz, Big Z Cheever in the Crucible, and Harry the Horse in Guys and Dolls. He would like to thank He would like to thank his friends and family, all the lizards, Blessed William Joseph Chaminade, and Mrs. Bishop for yet another wonderful experience.

Georgia Besnilian (as Child) Georgia Besnilian, a freshman, is thrilled to be a part of her first show as a Chaminade Player. Georgia would like to thank her family, Mrs. Bishop, Dan, and the entire cast and crew for making this show unforgettable and for making her feel so at home.

Iman Judge (as Washer Woman) Iman, a freshmen, is excited to be in her first musical, Sweeney Todd, with the Chaminade Players. She’d like to thank all the Chaminade Players and thank Yvette for giving her this opportunity. She’d also like to thank her mom, dad, and her younger sister Alyssa for helping her get here, always cheering her on and believing in her.

Izzy Romero (as Seamstress, Assistant Producer) Izzy, a junior, is delighted to be in her seventh show with the Players. She would like to thank her family that always supports her in her endeavors. She would also like to thank Yvette for allowing her this opportunity and the Players for the life long memories created through this wonderful process.

Julian Friedman (as Policeman) Julian, a senior, is absolutely electrified to be in Sweeney Todd but upset to be leaving the Players next year. He would like to thank his parents, Yvette, Mike, Dan, Michelle, Titus, Nacho, Steph, Lily Chee, and James Thaddeus for making the past 4 years the most magical years possible. God bless. Enjoy the show

WHO'S WHO Karlin Biederman (as Child) Karlin, a freshman, is incredibly grateful to be part of Sweeney Todd. This is her third production with the Players. She would like to thank her family and friends, Yvette, and the entire Players family for their endless support.

Lauren Effertz (as Rich Lady, u/s Johanna) Lauren, a freshman, is thrilled to be a part of Sweeney Todd and her first Chaminade High school production. She would like to thank Yvette, Dan, Mike, Michelle, and the Chaminade Players for this amazing opportunity to learn and grow as a performer. A special shout out to her parents for their love and support.

Michael Gonzalez (as Unemployed Father) Michael, a senior, is bitter-sweet to be part of his last production with the Chaminade Players. Past productions include: Hamlet, Almost Maine, Wizard of Oz, Guys & Dolls, and Secret Garden. He would like to thank all of his friends and family for all the support they've given him. And special thanks to Yvette, Mike, Dan, and Michelle. Enjoy the show!

Nella Batah (as Rich Lady) Nella, a senior, is so excited to be apart of her final show with the Chaminade players. She would like to thank the cast and crew for making her four years in the players the most memorable!

Preston Simpkin (as Milkman) Preston, a sophomore, is incredibly grateful to be taking part in Sweeney Todd, his fourth show with the players! He would like to thank the cast and crew, the creative team, and his family for making this experience so memorable!

WHO'S WHO Riley Way (as Flower Seller) Riley, a senior, is eternally grateful to be a part of her eighth and final show with the Chaminade Players! Previous shows include: Almost Maine, The Wizard of Oz, The Crucible, Guys and Dolls, Macbeth, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. She would like to thank her friends, family, Yvette and most importantly all the players for making her experience so unforgettable. The Chaminade Players have affected her life unlike no other program. She can happily say that she walked into the program with great friends, but is now able to leave with a second family and a true place to call her home away from home.

Riona Lally (as Rich Lady) Riona, a freshman, is excited to be in her 2nd show with the Chaminade Players! She began her journey in Hamlet as Cornelius. She would like to thank her family, friends, & especially the cast/crew for being so amazing in putting this show together. She is so grateful for the opportunities at Chaminade, & can't wait to see what waits for her in the future!

Ryann Schaffer (as Fisherman's Widow) Ryann, a freshman, is ecstatic to preform in her second production with the Chaminade Players, after preforming in Hamlet last semester. She would like to give her thanks to Yvette, the Chaminade Players as a whole, and her dad and family for their unrelenting support.

Sacha Callis (as Dock Worker) Sacha, a sophomore, is delighted to be a part of this amazing show! This is Sachaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third production with the players, and he is extremely grateful for the moments and experiences this show has given him. He would like to thank Yvette for the opportunity, Jater Webb, everyone involved in this production, and his family for the constant love/support.

WHO'S WHO Sean Harmon (as Workman) Sean, a junior, is very excited to be involved in his seventh Chaminade Players production. He would like to thank his family for all of their support, and the cast and crew. He would also like to thank Yvette and Mike for giving him this amazing opportunity.

Shane Hanley (as Knife Grinder) Shane, a junior, is overjoyed to be a part of Sweeney Todd, his fourth show with the Players. He would like to say thank you to his parents, Yvette, and the whole cast and crew for making it such a fantastic experience.

Sol Martinelli (as Washerwoman) Now in her junior year, Sol is ecstatic to be in her sixth show with the players. It is also her third show as an assistant head in lights crew. She is so happy and honored to be part of such a wonderful family. Special thanks to Yvette, her friends, family, lights heads, and cast and crew for this wonderful opportunity and so many memories.

Madison Cheramie (as Swing) Maddy is very excited to be a part of Sweeney Todd. It is her first show with the Players and she is incredibly grateful to be a part of such a loving family. She is thankful to her parents and to Mrs. Bishop for this opportunity.

Natalie Letts (as Swing) Natalie is tremendously excited to be part of Sweeney Todd. As a freshman, this is her first year being a part of the Chaminade Players and she is elated to take part. Natalie is extremely thankful for all the people who put in so much time and effort to create this amazing musical.

CREW WHO'S WHO Delaney Duffy (Production Stage Manager) Delaney, a senior, is very excited to be working as the Production Stage Manager in this production of, Sweeney Todd . This is her seventh and final show with the chaminade players. As a stage manager, she is very grateful to be apart of something where she can do what she loves. She would like to thank Yvette, Mike, Brother Tom, her carp & fly crew, her fellow stage managers, drama mamas, her family, and the entire Players family!

Bianca Baguio (Stage Manager) Bianca, a junior, is excited to be working as a stage manager for this amazing production of Sweeney Todd. This is her seventh show with the players, and she cannot wait for many more wonderful memories. She would like to thank the cast, crew, and Yvette for making this show so memorable.

Evan Rosskopf (Assistant Stage Manager) Evan, a junior, is tremendously happy and grateful to be with the Players for the spring production of Sweeney Todd. He joined the players last year for the production of The Wizard of Oz and has continued on throughout his junior year. He would like to give his thanks to his family and friends for their support!

Jacob Garcia (Assistant Stage Manager) Jacob, a sophomore, is overjoyed to be working his fourth show as apart of the chaminade players. He would like to thank Yvette, Mike, Bro. Tom, Christian, Josh, Zachary, and his parents for the love they have showed him throughout the years. He would also like to thank Denise and Logan for being amazing producers and even better friends.

CREW WHO'S WHO Logan Shroyer (Senior Producer) Logan, a senior, is saddened to be working on his 9th, and last show as part of the Chaminade players. He would like to thank every player who has come through the program and made his experience one he will remember forever. He would like to also thank his parents, Caitlin, Yvette, Jeff, Mike, Aidan & Emily for creating the memorable, loving family he is honored to be a part of.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

END NOTES Dear Patron of the Arts, Ten years have come and gone since the first time we shared the tale of the Demon Barber on a Chaminade stage. Back then, we staged our stories on steel decks mounted together in the Bob Hope Center, sharing one green room, building the sets in the cafeteria after school and adding caution tape to keep students from eating their lunch on it during the day, but, still removing French fries and wiping off ketchup stains. The creativity then, as now, was boundless, the practical elements then were limited, the joy in the process then and now… priceless. Why return to share this cautionary tragic tale of love lost and vengeance? Because like then, we have extraordinary students who are able to handle this material with maturity, humor, grace, and have the vocal ability and an understanding of the demanding process of the acting in this play with music. Stephen Sondheim is a musical theatre legend for a reason--- this is one of the reasons. Sweeney Todd is one of the most brilliant musicals ever written--- flawless—beautiful musical score, brilliant book, compelling characters all weaved together into a world created to take us away to a place where we can be swept away into someone else’s story. This is what theatre was created to do! We are beyond thankful for our stellar creative team! In a short amount of time, our village has been able to come together to create this world of late 1800s London and we could not do it without our fearless technical director, Mike Davis and his trusty shop assistant Brother Tom Oles and Tracy Lundy for lending a hand and an ear; Jeff McLaughlin, our fantastic set and lighting designer who we are blessed to have come back year after year; the amazing Lacey Anzelc guiding our scenic crew with her scenic art skills for thirteen years; Dan Redfeld, our very own Maestro, beautifully guiding the vocals and conducting our awesome orchestra; Luis Ramirez and his beautiful wig work and new to our team this year, alum Joel Loth as shop apprentice! Also new to our team this year, our dedicated choreographer, the gifted Michelle Elkin and her sweet assistant Madison AiSanaye. We are forever grateful to our Drama Mamas and parents who feed and support our wonderful, hardworking Players and our Administrators and Staff for all of their support of our Drama program. We are blessed with a tremendous village here at Chaminade! We would like to take this opportunity to thank our Principal, Brother Tom Fahy for all of his support over the years. He will always be VIP for all performances! And seniors… we love you and wish you all a fantastic final production and the very best that life can offer as you head off to the next step in your journey. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to The Chaminade Players. So, now… attend the tale of Sweeney Todd 2020. It’s time. Yours in the Arts, Yvette Lawrence Bishop Director of Performing Arts Drama Director

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