Doha College Presents Grease

Logo credits: logo created and designed by Maggie Taft and Harry Bogosian

PRESENTS

Programme Written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey DIRECTION: Jane Williams

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR

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Special Thanks

It’s a great pleasure to bring this production to you this evening.

Grease is an iconic pop-culture p h e n o m e n o n that appeals to every generation. To those who love Grease, it’s more than just a film or a musical. It reminds them of when they first watched it, it reminds them of what it meant to them when they were children, what it taught them about being in love, what it taught them about teenage rebellion. I think it stays with you throughout your whole life. This is why our company of young performers at Doha College are very excited to bring their interpretation of the musical to you.

Initially they were attracted to the catchy tunes, but ultimately what interested them was the underlying message of the musical about young people trying to fit in, the universal experience of high school life, class, popularity, grades, friendship, but mostly, trying to find acceptance. Being accepted for who you are and trying to resist peer pressure.

So sit back and enjoy your journey back in time, to 1959!

JANE WILLIAMS

Director of Mockingbird

I would like to thank all the actors, singers, musicians and technical team for their enthusiasm and energy. Commitment and dedication to a production is not only important for the individual, but the company. I would like to say a special thanks to Lizzie Hake our amazing choreographer, my wonderful drama team, Mione Van der Merwe for her production ECA, Simon Miller and Allen O`Halloran for their support and direction. Also, Laure Cundall for her enthusiasm and creativity and Steph Gomaa for her wonderful musical direction and voice coaching! Finally, Asif Dalvi, who is just the Superman of the department with all his technical support and experience.

Special thanks to ex-student Connie Morrison (recent Drama school graduate) who was incredibly supportive in assisting and directing the show.

The ongoing support of parents and teachers alike means these students can thrive and shine on stage, to each of them I am incredibly proud, and give my utmost congratulations.

Cast Sebastian Carr R u b y Ta v o l a Flurina Briner Fynn Cecil C h a r l o t te F i n n ey Christoper Brough Ta r h a n A l l a h v e r d i y e v A l i ya a n H a b i b Sophia McSwiggan G e o r g i a Tw i g g

D a n n y Z u ko Sandy Dumbrowski Patty Simcox Eugene Felbic Cha-Cha DiGregorio Te e n A n g e l DJ Vince Fontaine Johnny Casino P r i n c i p a l Ly n c h Assistant Blanche

Thunderbirds M u s t a f a A l -J a n a b i Hashim Kraishan Ross Nelson Amir Alfarhan

Kenickie Doody Sonny Ro g e r

Pink Ladies Mirjana Lozancic Ly l a Ta v o l a Parinita Shetty Rebecca Craig

Rizzo Jan Marty Fr e n c h i e

Ensemble Gabrielle Fletcher Matias Gutierrez Hernandez W i l l i a m Ke nwa rd Monique Konje Zaid Mahir Pektar Hannah Strandvik Rachel Strandvik S o f i a Wa i t e r Isabella Caramanica Ghita El Mernissi J a c o b o A g u i l a r To r r a l b a Emily Bentley Eliza Bjorkhammer

Himani Miglani Joshua Witte C h l o e E s t h e r Wo n g Arnita Ali Stephano Caramanica I m o g e n Fa i r l e y Iman Jalal Madeleine Jackson M a r ya m H a d d a d Alan Garrido Zainab Dawood Tr u d y B e c ke t t M c I n r o y

Credits Director: Choreography: Musical Director: Assistant Directors:

Te c h n i c a l D i r e c t o r : Costumes and Props: Set Design: Musicians:

Poster Design: T i c ke t S a l e s : Set Building:

Jane Williams L i z z i e H a ke Steph Gomaa Simon Miller Connie Morrison Laure Cundall Allen O`Halloran Asif Dalvi M i o n e Va n d e r M e r w e Jane Williams Nicky Simon Fletcher Alex Caramanica Steph Gomaa Michael Perry Jack Dillon M a r ke t i n g Te a m Finance team H O W U n i t e d Te a m

Previous productions 2016: 2017: 2018: 2019: 2020:

Romeo and Juliet Skin Deep A Midsummers Night Dream Paper Children Grease

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