Pius XI High School - Almost, Maine

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Pius XI Catholic High School

presents

By John Cariani Produced by Jonathan Davidson Directed by Olivia Jardas & Katie Johnson

May 13-16, 2021 Fr. Robert V. Carney Performing Arts Center Black Box Theater ALMOST, MAINE is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York ALMOST, MAINE was developed by The Cape Cod Theatre Project Professional Premiere Production: Portland Stage Company Anita Stewart, Artistic Director Tami Ramaker, Managing Director Originally produced in New York by Jack Thomas/Bulldog Theatrical and Bruce Payne ALMOST, MAINE

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SET TING

All of the scenes take place in the fictional town of Almost, Maine.

T H A N K YO U

The directors would like to thank the students of the Tech Theatre class for their hard work and contributions.

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CAST + PROGR A M

Covid Comedian........................................................................................................Veronica Tooke Pro/Inter/Epilogue – Co-Directed by Olivia Jardas & Katie Johnson Pete...................................................................................................................................... Charlie Elliott Ginette....................................................................................................................................Celia Rivera ACT ONE Her Heart – Directed by Katie Johnson East..............................................................................................................................Manny Manzanet Glory.......................................................................................................................................Katie Knapp Sad & Glad – Directed by Olivia Jardas Jimmy......................................................................................................................................... Zach Rolf Sandrine........................................................................................................................Catcher Stodola Waitress........................................................................................................................ Kennedi Luckett This Hurts – Directed by Katie Johnson Steve........................................................................................................................................ Jack Ostap Marvalyn....................................................................................................................... Julia Armstrong Getting it Back – Directed by Olivia Jardas Gayle.............................................................................................................................Leah McClelland Lendall.........................................................................................................................Nahjee Robinson

10 MINUTE INTERMISSION ACT TWO They Fell – Directed by Olivia Jardas Deena................................................................................................................................Paige Kearney Shelley..........................................................................................................................Kennedy Teague Where it Went – Directed by Katie Johnson Phil....................................................................................................................................... Charlie Elliott Marci..................................................................................................................................Maddie Ostap Story of Hope – Directed by Katie Johnson Man....................................................................................................................................George Officer Hope............................................................................................................................................Ky Catlett Seeing the Thing – Directed by Olivia Jardas Rhonda...................................................................................................... Abigail Wallace (Thu-Sat), Jada Goodwin (Sun) Dave..................................................................................................................................Elliott Lehman ALMOST, MAINE

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PIUS XI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Performing Arts Donor Spotlight We proudly welcome the members of the Pius XI Catholic High School Performing Arts Donor Spotlight Donations from July 1, 2020 - May 6, 2021 Anonymous Mr. Daniel G. Bunzel ‘85 and Mrs. Kim M. Bunzel Ms. Kristen L. Cataldo ‘97 and Mr. Daniel Kunnow Mrs. Rita D. Clark and Mr. Brian K. Clark in honor of Kelsey and Cecilia Clark Dr. Adriana De Moya and Dr. Marc De Moya Mrs. Marie Fessenbecker and Mr. Richard Fessenbecker Mrs. Abigail Finch and Mr. Jon Finch Ms. Leslie J. Fitzwater Mrs. Marybeth Gardner and Mr. Gene Gardner Mr. Neal Gierach and Ms. Lynn Gierach Mr. Steve Girman and Ms. Susan Girman Mr. Timothy J. Heeley and Mrs. Susan L. Heeley Ms. Maureen Holt Ms. Nancy Jacobs Ms. Anne Kiefer Mrs. Mary Jo Knapp ‘85 and Mr. Mark Knapp Mrs. Cheryl Kosmatka ‘84 Mr. Theodore Koth Dr. Kathleen Koth Mr. Daniel Krueger ‘93 and Mrs. Leandra M. Krueger Mr. Kraig J. Maduscha ‘92 and Mrs. Sara A. Maduscha Mr. Marco A. Marquez ‘14 Mrs. Michele Matthews and Mr. James Matthews Ms. Paula McClelland Dr. Timothy Morton and Mrs. Cynthia Morton Mr. Michael Nelson and Ms. Sheila Finnegan Mr. Greg O’Connell Mrs. Corinna B. Ramsey ‘91 and Mr. Bryan Ramsey Ms. Sara Rolf Ms. Deborah Ruck Mrs. Gail A. Rust ‘64 and Mr. Donald Rust Mr. Michael Schaefer and Mrs. Marjorie Schaefer Ms. Imogene Schley in honor of Patrick G.H. Schley Ms. Maria Soto Ms. Dori Tooke Ms. Mary Voell Mr. Kenneth A. Wildt ‘55 and Mrs. Nancy Wildt Ms. Jennifer Wright Ms. Patricia Yardley Mrs. Dawn M. Zielinski ‘91 and Mr. Thomas Zielinski ‘91 For more information on how you can become a member of the Performing Arts Donor Spotlight, visit http://www.piuspac.org/donate/ 6

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FATHER ROBERT V. CARNEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 135 North 76th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53213 414.290.0204 | www.piuspac.org | pacinfo@piusxi.org

S TA F F Theater Manager........................................................................................................... Patrick G.H. Schley Technical Director..................................................................................................................... Terry Harvey Assistant Technical Director.................................................................................................Casey Matson Resident Stagehands........................................................Marisa Abbott, Izzy Flores, Molly Schafer House Managers.............................................................Sara Albright, Katie Johnson, Chris Segedy Ticket Office Volunteers............................. Paula McClelland, Greg Smrz, Turqoise Welch-Loera Theater Management Intern..............................................................Kim Albright, Emma Knowlton I N F O R M AT I O N Ticket Information: Tickets are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at www.piuspac.org. To order tickets by phone, please contact OvationTix at 866.811.4111.

Phone service hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm and Saturday-Sunday 9am-5pm. Our ticket booth is open for walk-up sales one hour prior to each performance in the Wendy Joy Lindsey Theater.

Food and Beverage: At select performances our concession stand offers water and snacks. Proceeds benefit Performing Arts Programs at Pius XI Catholic High School.

Bottled water is permitted in the theatre. Food is not allowed in the theatre.

Electronic Devices: Please silence cellular phones, pagers and alarm watches.

Photography and recording are strictly prohibited during the performance. Please refrain from using electronic devices or text messaging during the performance.

Latecomer Policy: Latecomers will be seated at a suitable break in the performance, as determined by House Management.

Emergency Calls: In case of emergency, messages may be left with the House Manager by calling 414.290.0204. If possible, please indicate the seat location of the person to be reached.

Lost and Found: Please call 414.290.7000 to inquire about lost items.

Ushers: We welcome volunteers of all ages to usher for performances and see the show for free! E-mail pacinfo@piusxi.org to be added to our volunteer list.

Theater Rentals: The Father Robert V. Carney Performing Arts Center is the perfect place for your next event! Contact Patrick G.H. Schley at 414.290.7454 or pschley@piusxi.org, or visit www.piuspac.org/rentals for rates and information.

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