GREENDALE HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE presents
Book by ROGER O. HIRSON
Music & Lyrics by STEPHEN SCHWARTZ
Originally produced on the Broadway stage by Stuart Ostrow Directed on the Broadway stage by Bob Fosse Directed by........................................................................................................... ERIC R. CHRISTIANSEN Choreographer........................................................................................................................KARL MILLER Music Director................................................................................................................DONNA KUMMER Pit Orchestra Director................................................................................................. TOM REIFENBERG Costume Designer...........................................................................................................LAURA HUGHES Lighting & Settings Designer......................................................................... ERIC R. CHRISTIANSEN Production Stage Manager......................................................................................ASHLEY KEMPKEN
Please check our webpage for more information on upcoming events, including rehearsal and audition schedules: http://www.edlinesites.net/pages/Greendale_High/Theatre PIPPIN Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com
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THE CAST LEADING PLAYER...................................................................................................................... Kamilah Lay* PIPPIN.................................................................................................................................................. Hail Kazik CHARLES..................................................................................................................................... Jake Andrejat FASTRADA.......................................................................................................................................Zoe Gaspar LEWIS...............................................................................................................................................Logan Groh BERTHE.............................................................................................................................................Clara Faile* CATHERINE................................................................................................................................ Allison Lemke THEO................................................................................................................................Mohamed Masalkhi THE PLAYERS.................................................. Kirstan Brodie, Marisa Catalano, Harrison Chalupka, Calli Cragoe, Olivia Decker, Isaac Dimmick, Sophia Fonte, Abby Fuller, Ana Gonzalez, Courtney Hackstein, Chris Hartley, Grace Irwin, Katie Korek*, Jacob Malinowski, Nikki Miller, Jenna Neis, Xuan Nguyen, Cedric Olinger, AJ Pawelski, Matt Przybylski*, Sydney Rosengarten, Jared Smith, Michaela Taychert, Alaina Thomsen, Rowan Winter * Member, International Thespian Society, an honor society for theatre students
MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT I Magic To Do Corner Of The Sky Welcome Home War Is A Science Glory Corner Of The Sky – Reprise Simple Joys No Time At All With You Spread A Little Sunshine Morning Glow Act 1 Finale
ACT II Right Track There He Was Kind Of Woman Extraordinary Prayer For A Duck Love Song Corner Of The Sky – Last Reprise Finale Theo’s Corner Bows
Please turn off all cell phones – no texting during the performance. The video and/or audio recording of this performance by any means whatsoever are strictly prohibited. There will be one 15-minute intermission. Running time is less than 2 hours 30 minutes, including intermission.
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PIT ORCHESTR A Conductor & Piano 1 Tom Reifenberg
Bass Chris Carloni
Horn Rebecca Miller
Violin Roman Kosarzycki Ben Briselden Katrina Fauser
Flutes Emily Perszyk Alissa Pescheck
Guitar Jake Redovich
Viola Isabel Cabrera Jessica Spottek Cello Josh Baerwald Emma Sanfilippo Peter Jodarski
Clarinet Ellie Matel Trumpet Matthew Bemis Trombone Ryan Smazal Rose Ricca Mike Mears
Piano 2 Jessica Stellberg Drums Sarah Groh Percussion Aaron Meyer
Matt The years have flown by since you were Elvis in Elementary School. We have had so much fun seeing you sing, dance, and act throughout the years. We are so proud of you.
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S P E C I A L T H A N K S TO Lori Korek Patti Neis Andrea Lemke Robin Brodie Wendy Lay Jeanne Christiansen Steve Lodes Katie Petersen Mark Otto Mark Pollex John Bly Mike Jones Britney Whiting Michelle Brody Tom Reifenberg Jenny Hopkins Carol Dardis Claudette Van Ert Karla Geiger Julie McFaul Brian Koffarnus
Rob Weber & GHS Custodian Staff Steve Coombs Jim Merkovich and GSD Maintenance Staff Jackie Schweitzer and Greendale Park & Rec The Reiman Foundation MaryEllen Conrad James Arens Greendale Chamber of Commerce Clearwing, Inc. Linda Villwock and Village Hair Design Gillian Vodnik Terry & Cory Hoffman Karen Yaccarino Diana Kazik Linda Murphy Colleen Rosengarten Allison Faile
Megan Faherty & members of the GHS Knitting Club Burg Hughes & buycostumes.com Racine Theatre Guild Shoe Carnival Danielle Baerwald and Erv’s Mug Janelle Gassert & Luckie Spandex (luckiespandex.com) Michael Stoddard and Divine Savior Holy Angels Theatre Dept. Brian Bzdawka and Greendale Community Theatre Tami Reifenberg and GHS Color Guard The great modge podge and tissue paper fan factory
All Other Adult Volunteers, Parents and Family of Cast, Crew & Pit Orchestra Members for their help, support & encouragement
Katie~
Cedric So proud of your courage and commitment to the play!
I figured I wouldn’t like you joining theatre. Who knew how much I’d love getting to share the stage with you. I figured watching you perform would just make me miss being on stage. Who knew it’d make me the proudest I’ve ever been to call you my sister. I figured we'd just be together for theatre. Who knew it would bring us so close and make us such good friends. Welcome to the 12 Show Club! Kelly Pippin
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P R O D U C T I O N S TA F F A N D VO L U N T E E R S STAGE MANAGERS Ashley Kempken, Production Stage Manager Celia Gonzalez, Assistant Stage Manager Krista Kanderski, Assistant Stage Manager RUNNING CREW-LIGHTS Matthew Stock*, Master Electrician & Board Operator Jeremy Konrath, Front Spot Jackson Markert, Front Spot Andrew Hullin, Rear Spot Jon Dirksen, Rear Spot GRIPS (STAGEHANDS) Johanna DeWalt Christian Linske Conner Millin Thad Spidell Michael Wentland PROPS Lindsay Leonard, Props Mistress Olivia Sparks, Props Mistress David Kalchbrenner Abigayle McClendon
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SOUND Adam Loeffler, Sound Design & Board Operator Bryan Baumgardner & Clearwing, Design Consultants Jack Terry COSTUMES/DRESSERS Anna Keltner Mariah Linske PROJECTION DESIGN Robin Christiansen SETS & LIGHTS Tori Celsor Olivia Decker Johanna DeWalt Jon Dirksen Madelyn Emer Celia Gonzalez Meggie Hall Chris Hartley Andrew Hullin David Kalchbrenner Krista Kanderski Anna Keltner Ashley Kempken Jeremy Konrath Katie Korek Lindsey Leonard Mariah Linske Christian Linske
Adam Loeffler Jacob Malinowski Audrey Marcott Jackson Markert Abigayle McClendon Darneisha Miller Conner Millin Cedric Olinger Zoe Perrault Olivia Sparks Thad Spidell Matthew Stock* Jack Terry Michael Wentland Jason Wiemer PROGRAM & PUBLICITY Lori & Kent Korek Wendy Lay COSTUME CONSTRUCTION Laura Hughes, Designer Adult Volunteers Lynn Binder Megan Faherty & members of the GHS Knitting Club Allison Faile Terry & Cory Hoffman Sophie Jabkiewicz Diana Kazik Linda Murphy Colleen Rosengarten
P R O D U C T I O N S TA F F A N D VO L U N T E E R S Gillian Vodnik Jenny Yaccarino Karen Yaccarino Student Helpers Tori Celsor McKenna Kazik Hail Kazik Allison Lemke HAIRSTYLES & WIGS Linda Villwock REHEARSAL PIANISTS Michael Jones Britney Whiting
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TICKET SALES Lori Korek Cast, Crew, Parent & Student Volunteers TECH REHEARSAL DINNERS Patty Neis, Chair Danielle Baerwald and Erv’s Mug Our many parent volunteers CONCESSIONS Robin Brodie, Chair Our many parent volunteers
FUNDRAISING Andrea Lemke, Chair Our many generous donors PRODUCTION PHOTOGRAPHY www.FroPhoto.com – Mark Frohna HOUSE Auditorium Managers Nick DaVia Chris Pawlowski
* Member, International Thespian Society, an honor society for theatre students
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D I R E C TO R ’ S N O T E At last! I have wanted to work on PIPPIN since I first saw it on Broadway during my college years. Winner of multiple Tony Awards® for the original, and again for last year’s Broadway revival, PIPPIN is one of Bob Fosse’s best, displaying his singular choreography genius. Crafted during the Vietnam conflict (opening in October 1972, while that war still raged), PIPPIN explores war, love, revolution and other concerns of that era in the context of an historical (but, not really) piece ostensibly set in the time of Charlemagne, 780 CE. That these concerns still haunt us speaks to their universal nature as well as to our inability to find answers to the questions raised. PIPPIN is meant for all of us who yearn for “something completely and utterly fulfilling” – we want to find meaning in our lives and we want it to be so overpowering that it consumes us totally. As a young person then, and as an older person now, this was, and remains, my quest. It’s why I am drawn to theatre, and to teaching – each is all-consuming in its own way. As a young person then (as Pippin was and is, and as are all of our cast, crew and pit orchestra), I would admit no compromise. Today, older, and … well, older … compromise seems inevitable if we want to accomplish even modest objectives. And, yet…. The pull of the Grand Finale will continue to seduce us unless we reconcile ourselves to finding value and fulfillment in the lives we actually lead, rather than in the extravagant, imagined and unattainable expectations that others set for us, or that we set for ourselves. In the meantime, “we’ve got magic to do” so “join us!”
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Katie~ We’ve loved watching you grow on the GHS stage…now we watch as you take your final curtain calls and prepare to embark on your next great adventure. Congrats on a Great 4 Years~ We’re Proud of your 12 Show Run!
You've got Magic to Do~ Enjoy the magic of your last Musical! Break a leg! We love you! Mom & Dad
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Way to Go! Hail Blaise We are Trippin that you're "Pippin" Good luck in your future endeavors!
Love, Mom & Dad
Zoe, It has been so much fun to watch you all these years! Thank you!
We love youMom & Dad
Way to Go!
Calli, You're our shining star! Love, Mom & Dad "But most of all Lewis loves Lewis"... ...but not more than we do! Love, Mom, Dad, Hannah, and your biggest fan, Sarah 10
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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Jake Andrejat (Charles). Jake, a sophomore, is ready for his 3rd production at the “G”. You may have also seen Jake performing at Next Act Theatre, Theatre on Main, or with the West Allis Players. His favorite roles include Mercutio in ROMEO AND JULIET (WA Players) and James in ROOM 104 (Next Act Theatre). He hopes you thoroughly enjoy the show! Kirstan Brodie (Player; Dance Captain). Kirstan, a senior, is thrilled to be performing in this show. She has previously appeared in six other GHS Theatre productions, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, MACBETH, ONCE IN A LIFETIME, PETER PAN, THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH, and GET SMART. As always, she has had a blast working with the amazing cast and crew. She is grateful to everyone for their hard work and a lot of laughs, and hopes you enjoy the show! Marisa Catalano (Player). Marisa, a senior, is excited to be in her third musical at GHS. In previous years, she has been in the shows BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and PETER PAN. Marisa enjoys being part of the cast, especially performing on stage and getting to know the rest of the cast members. Marisa would like to thank Mr. Christiansen, Karl, Donna, Reif, Mrs. Hughes, the cast, crew, and pit for all their hard work that they put into the show. Enjoy the show!
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Harrison Chalupka (Player). Harrison, a freshman, is thrilled to be a part of his second GHS musical. His prior experience includes last year’s production of PETER PAN (Lost Boy), as well as two summer performances at GMS where he appeared in THE NIGHTINGALE (Emperor), and S’COOL (Michael). Eric Christiansen (Director; Designer, Sets & Lights). This is Mr. Christiansen’s 12th year at GHS, where he teaches Theatre and English. His theatre education has included professional theatre training programs at The National Theatre Institute (O’Neill Theatre Center, New London, CT), what is now the Brown University/Trinity Rep Consortium, Providence, RI, and a Master’s Degree in Theatre Directing from the Chicago College of Performing Arts, Roosevelt University. He is delighted to be serving Greendale and its wonderful students. Calli Cragoe (Player). Calli, a senior, is thrilled to be appearing in her first GHS production! She has had a blast working with and getting to know everyone in the cast, and would like to give a huge thanks to Mr. C, Karl, Donna, and her supportive family. Now, sit back and enjoy the magic! Olivia Decker (Player). Olivia, a freshman, is excited to perform as an ensemble player in her first show with GHS Theatre. She is proud of all the hard work the cast has gone through and hopes you enjoy the show.
"I've got a dream too, but it's about singing and dancing and making people happy. That's the kind of dream that gets better the more people you share it with" - Kermit the Frog Keep Sharing your Dream, Sophia! Love, Mom and Dad
Way to Go!
ROCK THAT VIOLA JESSICA!
Love, Mom & Dad
Break A Leg! Jenna,
We love seeing the 'magic you do' on stage! You make us proud. Love, Dad, Mom, Matt and Grandma
Way to Go! AJ Pawelski You make us proud! We know you will do a "GOOD" job!! Love Ya, Mom, Vince & Alex Pippin
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Isaac Dimmick (Player). Isaac, a freshman, is excited to be in his first GHS Theatre production. He hopes you enjoy the show! Clara Faile* (Berthe). Senior Clara couldn’t be more excited to conclude her time spent on the GHS stage as Berthe, Pippin’s eccentric (and a little loony) grandmother. This show marks her tenth performance and, as always, she’s thankful for her family’s constant support. A few of her favorite roles have been PETER PAN (Peter Pan), A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (Puck), and THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH (Mrs. Antrobus). Clara will attend UW-Whitewater to earn a BA in Japanese
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Studies in hope to become an English teacher overseas. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the magic! Sophia Fonte (Player). Sophia, a freshman, is excited to be in her first musical at the high school. You may have seen her in the fall play GET SMART as student/ blonde (a.k.a Jane/May) Sophia would like to thank everyone who’s coming to support her and watch her perform in PIPPIN. She knows that the show will be great and hopes that you will enjoy it! Abby Fuller (Player). Abby, a sophomore, is very excited to be in the musical this year. In sixth grade she performed in the GHS production of ANNIE as an orphan, and will now be playing a role in the PIPPIN ensemble. She would like to thank her parents, friends, and the entire theatre department for the support she has received, and hopes you enjoy the show! Zoe Gaspar (Fastrada). Zoe, a senior, is very happy to be in PIPPIN. Previously, she appeared in GET SMART, PETER PAN, THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, ONCE IN A LIFETIME, THE PAJAMA GAME, MACBETH, 3 GMS plays and as an orphan in the 2010 GHS musical ANNIE. She wants to thank everyone who has supported her throughout the rehearsal process and hopes you enjoy the show!
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Ana Gonzalez (Player). Ana, a freshman, is ecstatic to be participating in her second performance here at GHS. This show has been a fun welcome for her into musical theatre, and she’s had an amazing time getting to know this extraordinary show, and all of the extraordinary people in it. Enjoy the show! Celia Gonzalez (Assistant Stage Manager). Celia has been on running crew and stage crew in the past and is now excited to contribute to her 10th show at GHS Theatre as an assistant stage manager. After having the opportunity to see this production unfold, she hopes you enjoy it as much as she has. Logan Groh (Lewis). As a freshman, Logan is very excited to be in the musical production PIPPIN, as it is his first show at GHS. He would like to thank his sister Sarah for getting him to join theatre and his parents for driving him everywhere. He would also like to thank the cast and Karl for making the preparations for this production so amazing. Logan’s had a very fun time working on this show and hopes that you enjoy it. Courtney Hackstein (Player). Courtney, a freshman, is excited to be in her first GHS Theatre production. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Christopher Hartley (Player). Chris, a sophomore, is appearing in his first theatrical performance since the 2005 performance of GCT’s THE WIZARD OF OZ. Chris currently partakes in many extracurriculars at GHS, including Marching Band and Stage Crew. He is very excited to be performing in PIPPIN, and can’t wait for everyone to witness its ravishing plot and extravagant dances. Laura Hughes (Designer, Costumes). PIPPIN completes Laura’s 5th production associated with GHS. Laura earned a BFA in Fine Arts from Xavier University. She apprenticed and worked as an instructor, choreographer, director (and costumer!) for a non-profit ballet company. (An ongoing journey that began 30 years ago.) Laura
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We're so proud of you, Sydney! Love, Mom and Dad and Courtney
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You will always be a STAr to us!
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Courtney, We are so proud of you and all the hard work you have done. Love, Dad & Mom
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has costumed for theatre organizations in Arkansas and North Carolina before moving to Greendale with family Burg, Burgoyne, and Bronwyn. (Just in time for Burgoyne to enjoy 4 years in GHS Theatre!) Laura also costumes for GCT-- most recently THE FULL MONTE! Laura wishes to thank all the GHS WIZARDS and invites everyone to enjoy the MAGIC! Grace Irwin (Player). Grace, a junior, is ecstatic to be in her first musical at GHS. Previously she was in the 2011 and 2012 fall plays. Grace would like to thank Karl, Donna, and Mr. C for all of their hard work and hopes that you enjoy the show! Hail Kazik (Pippin). Hail, a senior, is glad to be back in his fourth GHS Theatre musical. He appreciates all of the hard work that the entire cast has put in to making this a really good show. He hopes that you enjoy the spunky energy of this show along with the fun musical numbers! Krista Kanderski (Assistant Stage Manger) Krista has been on running crew and props crew and is now excited to be stepping in as Assistant Stage Manager. Â She hopes you enjoy the show! Ashley Kempken (Production Stage Manager). After participating in running crew, props crew and assistant stage managing, Ashley, a senior, is excited to be involved in her
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eighth show with GHS Theatre. She’s enjoyed working with the whole cast and crew to make this show possible. She hopes you love Logan’s character as much as she does. Katie Korek* (Player). Katie is ecstatic to be appearing in her 11th production, but is also sad to see her time on the GHS stage come to an end. This theatre was where lifelong friendships and the best memories were made for her. She’d like to thank Mr. C. and all of the members of her theatre family, both past and present, for giving her such an amazing four years. Donna Kummer (Musical Director). Donna is, has been, and will always be a musician. She tried to deny it for 10 years of her life by getting a law degree and practicing law, but that’s water under the bridge. Donna serves as the Director of Music for Plymouth Church UCC in Milwaukee, conductor of the Wauwatosa Community Band, and director of the Schoolhouse Players in Waukesha County. She has been involved in 170 productions over the past 25 years with numerous professional, community and school theatres in the Milwaukee area, including four productions at Greendale High School. Kamilah Lay* (Leading Player). Kamilah, a junior, is passionate about a variety of performance avenues (including violin) as well as community service. She’s honored to have appeared with GHS Theatre in PETER PAN (Liza), BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Belle), ANNIE (Annie) and THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Brigitta). She’s grateful for having the guidance of numerous wonderful artists:
Jake Andrejat: A giant on the battlefield and... on the stage! Love you, Mom
Pip, Pip, Hooray Christopher! Always crew & now cast! So proud of ALL your hard work! I love you!
Love, Mom
Way to Go! We are so proud of you Marisa!
Love you! Dad, Mom, Angie, Chris, Gina and Joey Pippin
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Mr. Christiansen, Ms. Kummer, Mr. Miller (under his directorial debut at Off the Wall Theatre last summer, too) and Mr. Reifenberg, in addition to several Jeff and Tony Award® winners regionally. Kamilah aspires to connect, learn, and grow as new opportunities present themselves. Her CV is online: www.imdb.com ENJOY! Allison Lemke (Catherine). Allison is thrilled to be taking on the role of Catherine in her 3rd musical at GHS! She would like to thank her outstanding family and friends for putting up with her through the rehearsal process, and also the directors for putting together such an extraordinary show! She feels honored to be a part of this cast and hopes you enjoy the show!
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Jacob Malinowski (Player). Jacob would like to thank his “Extraordinary” mentor Char Manny for putting him “On the Right Track”. He hopes you enjoy the “Glory” of this show and has some “Magic to Do” “With You”. Mohamed Masalkhi (Theo). Mohamed, a seventh grader, is in his second GHS Theatre musical, having previously appeared last year in PETER PAN (Michael). Mohamed’s hobbies are reading, playing outside, (believe it or not) learning, and, of course, watching TV and playing video games. He’s a beginner on the piano and recorder, and would like to learn how to play the alto saxophone. Nikki Miller (Player; Dance Captain). Nikki can’t believe she will be performing in her final GHS musical, PIPPIN, after being in both BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and PETER PAN. She hopes you appreciate the hard work and time the whole cast and crew has put into the show, and that you have a magical time! Karl Miller (Choreographer). Karl has been active in Milwaukee Theatre for over 30 years as an Actor, Dancer, Singer, Choreographer, Director and Teacher. Karl has choreographed for many Professional, Community and High School Theaters. He has worked at Homestead (16 years), Wauwatosa West (4 years), Oconomowoc (7 years), Whitnall (3 years), Brookfield Academy (2 years) and single shows with Cudahy, Brookfield Central, Slinger and Kenosha Bradford. This is Karl’s 9th show with GHS. Past shows include
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PETER PAN, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE PAJAMA GAME, ANNIE, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, KISS ME, KATE, and SWEET CHARITY. Karl has choreographed for UW Whitewater, choreographed and directed for Concordia University and spent 8 years as a Resident Teaching Artist for The Skylight Music Theater. He has directed DREAM, WHO WILL LOVE ME AS I AM (Original), CARNIVAL and YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN for First Stage Young Company and Company Class. At First Stage he has choreographed EINSTEIN: HERO OF THE MIND, THE MAGIC MRS PIGGLE WIGGLE, GIGGLE, GIGGLE, QUACK and MY SON PINOCCHIO. Karl is also a Musical Theater Teacher at First Stage Academy. Karl is the 2010/2011 TOMMY Award recipient for Best Choreography for BYE, BYE BIRDIE, 2011/2012 Best Choreography for URINETOWN and TOMMY Nominee 2013/2014 for HAIRSPRAY for Oconomowoc High School. Karl also directs at St. Roberts Middle School in Shorewood (MULAN Jr. 2013, PETER PAN Jr. May 2014) Karl studied Dance at William Reilly School of Ballet, Dance Spectrum and The Milwaukee Performing Arts School. Jenna Neis (Player). Jenna is so grateful to be given this wonderful opportunity to be in the cast of PIPPIN. This is her first musical with GHS, but you have seen her in GET SMART and THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH. Over the summer, she was in SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! with Soulstice Theatre. She would like to thank Mr. C, Donna, Karl, and Mrs. Hughes for all of their hard work. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Xuan Nguyen (Player). Xuan, alongside her castmates, is so excited to present PIPPIN! As a junior, this is her 4th GHS Theate production, having previously appeared in THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH, PETER PAN, and GET SMART. She is so grateful to work with such awesome and dedicated directors like Karl, Donna and Mr. Christiansen. The rehearsal experience had been a blast and she hopes you enjoy the magic! Cedric Olinger (Player). Cedric, a senior, is very excited to be performing in this production (his first time onstage with GHS Theatre, after working several shows behind the scenes) and hopes you enjoy the hard work and effort we put towards this show! AJ Pawelski (Player). AJ, a sophomore, is extremely excited to be a part of this production of PIPPIN. Previously, he appeared in GET SMART (Garth), PETER PAN (Pirate Ensemble) and THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH (Ensemble). He would like to thank the cast and crew, family, friends, the staff and, of course, YOU! The audience. Enjoy the show! Matt Przybylski* (Player). Matt, a senior, is very excited and sad to be in his last musical at GHS. You previously saw him in this year’s Fall Play GET SMART as Agent 44. Over his four years in the theatre program, he has learned and grown a lot as an actor. He would like to thank Mr. C for Pippin
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giving him the opportunity to play so many various roles and giving him the confidence to perform. Matt hopes you enjoy the show just as much as he has! Tom Reifenberg (Pit Orchestra Director). Tom is in his 13th year as Director of Bands at GHS, directing the nine-time defending WSMA Class AA State Marching Band Champions. He was recently named Wisconsin’s representative in School Band & Orchestra Magazine’s annual “50 Directors Who Make a Difference” report. A 2001 graduate of UW-Whitewater and 2009 graduate of Boston University, Tom is also the co-founder of Greendale Community Theatre, and has music-directed numerous shows around the Milwaukee area. Sydney Rosengarten (Player). Sydney, a senior, is thrilled to be in her 9th GHS Theatre production, previously appearing in ANNIE, MACBETH, THE PAJAMA GAME, ONCE IN A LIFETIME, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH, PETER PAN and GET SMART. She would like to thank the cast and crew for their hard work and dedication to this show. She’d like to thank her family and friends and everyone coming to these shows for showing their support for GHS Theatre. Enjoy! Jared Smith (Player). Now a sophomore, Jared has played in PETER PAN (Tootles) SKIN OF OUR TEETH (Fred Bailey) and GET SMART (Maxwell Smart). He would love to welcome you to the show and encourages you to be swept
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off of your feet by this magical production that Mr. C, Karl and Donna have put together. Michaela Taychert (Player). After being in GET SMART this past fall, PETER PAN last year and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST the year before, Michaela, a senior, is pleased to return to the stage in the cast of PIPPIN. She has really enjoyed making more friends in the GHS theatre! Alaina Thomsen (Player). Alaina, a sophomore, is ecstatic to be a part of PIPPIN. Previously she has been involved in GET SMART, ANNIE, and THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH. She wants to thank everyone who made this show possible including the cast, crew, directors, and her family. She hopes you all enjoy the show! Rowan Winter (Player). Rowan, a sophomore, is in her first GHS Theatre production. She is elated to be a part of it, and she hopes to continue to contribute to the Theatre Department through the rest of her years in high school. She’s had a lot of fun taking part in this production, and she hopes you enjoy the show!
DONORS Thank you to the many patrons of GHS Theatre (Donor amounts are cumulative since 1997) ANGEL Jane Kaczmarek PATRON Education Foundation of Greendale Char Manny Northwestern Mutual Foundation Milwaukee T-Shirt Vendors The Giesige Family Greendale Chamber of Commerce The Conigliaro Family The Hughes Family Reiman Foundation The Settle Family Ron & Sue Bekken NORMAL In Schools Dr. Michael Sweet Eric & Jeanne Christiansen Mike Connor Cory & Terry Hoffman The Hussa Family 2001 Cast of Diviners 2008 Cast of Good Person of Sichuan Devcic Family GHS Friends of Music Rogers Memorial Hospital BENEFACTOR The Vickery Family 2007 GHS Senior Class Bucko Family Trust The Stimac Family Thomas Taychert 2009 Cast & Friends of Sound of Music The Andrzejewski Family Shirley McCann The Lange Family Greendale Education Association Steve DeClark & Jane Matenaer John and Teri Bill College Park PTO The Shoppe Around the Corner Jacqueline & Harvey Schweitzer
Elaine Eisner Scott and Susan Gerardin Mrs. Mary Shimoyama The Postotnik Family Neil & Deborah Staszak David Bellrichard Clearwing Productions Greendale Entertainment Association The Koch Family Vicki McCormick & Family The Scott Family United CFU Lodges of Grtr Milw DIRECTOR Glynis Thompson 2010 Cast & Friends of Annie Steve & Kim Nichols Mary & Joel Stachowski Kent & Lori Korek 2012 Cast & Friends of The Skin of Our Teeth Ross Worzalla Eileen Job Dick & Betty Kroll Doug & Lori Hess The Machi Family Tony & Ellen Myers The Pfisterer Family The Treviranus Family John & Susan Zientek DESIGNER 2013 Cast & Friends of Peter Pan The Loeding Family Alchemist Theatre FroPhoto LLC The Juleys Lynn & Roy Meythaler Kathy Feuling 2011 Cast & Friends of Once in a Lifetime 1999 Cast of Joseph 2004 Cast of the Music Man Paul & Elsa Clemente & Family Sue & Frank Di Vilio Larry & Joyce Korta Mr. & Mrs. David Pavela Z. George Slupski
Theatre Alumni The Turay/Sugden Family & Children US Bank Foundation The Wanezek Family Debby Weyer Jeff & Karen Jordan The Helm Family Timothy & Jill Bemis Betty Ferchoff Brian & Donna O’Keefe Raasch/Krajniak Family Paul & Marianne Thielen Sound of Music Parents 2000 Cast of Seasons of the Heart In honor of the Myers Family Mrs. Barbara Armstrong Tom Bierbach/Theresa Bellone Canterbury PWC Christine Fredrickson John & Christine Hedstrom Highland View PTO Ms. Dorothy Murphy Sharon Sharko Mia & Guenther Toska STAGE MANAGER Judy Fons Burgoyne & Laura Hughes The Wahhab Family Mrs. Linda Altheide The Endter Family Lees Psychological Services Colleen Hammerer Sylvia Druzinski Mrs. Linda Gorski Krenz Family Marcus Stimac The Wilde Family Mrs. Cora Bahr Mrs. Bonnie Colorez Mrs. Sue Martin-Steiner Ms. Mary Ann Gorski Ms. Darlene Kramer
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UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS Middle School Play May 2, 2014 Spring Advanced Theatre Class Production
An Evening with Rich Orloff May 9 & 10, 2014
Check our website for more information: http://www.edlinesites.net/pages/Greendale_High/Theatre
Congrats on surviving your 3rd tech week! Play on! Love Mom, Dad and Sami
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Break a Leg! No matter what the show, or what performances you do, we'll always be your biggest fans and in the seats cheering you!! We Love you Alaina! Your Family