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M I S S I O N S TAT E M E N T St. Ambrose Academy is an accredited Catholic school whose mission is to assist parents in the formation of their children by providing a classical education rooted in the Catholic faith. Aware that all truth has its origin and end in the person of Jesus Christ, our students study Catholic theology and college preparatory subjects through the teachings of the Magisterium and the primary works of civilization’s greatest thinkers. Offered regular access to the Sacraments and mentored by teachers who foster a deep love of Jesus Christ, students see and are led to imitate the virtues which joyfully compel a life lived in knowledge, love, and service of Christ and His Church.

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AU D I E N C E I N F O R M AT I O N Out of courtesy to the actors and fellow audience members, no cameras, video cameras, or tape recorders are allowed to be used during the performance. Please turn off cell phones, pagers, and watch alarms to avoid distracting others. The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

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SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN Screenplay by

Songs by

BETTY COMDEN

NACIO HERB BROWN

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ADOLPH GREEN

ARTHUR FREED

Based on the classic Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film, by special arrangement with Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Inc. Music published by EMI, all rights administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

(Original Movie Choreography by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen) Produced by Arrangement With Maurice Rosenfield, Lois F. Rosenfield and Cindy Pritzker, Inc.

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

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CAST Don Lockwood.......................................................................................................................John Marsland Kathy Selden...........................................................................................................................Naomi O’Leary Cosmo Brown........................................................................................................................... Isaac Carrano Lina Lamont................................................................................................................. Catherine Gernetzke R.F. Simpson............................................................................................................................Andrew Leone Roscoe Dexter, Production Tenor, Male Diction Teacher.................................... Andrew Glanville Dora Bailey, Miss Dinsmore...................................................................................................Grace Tejeda Rod (film agent)..........................................................................................................................Peter Karlen Zelda Zanders......................................................................................................................Luisa Schloesser Silent Film Characters Lady in Waiting......................................................................................................................Grace Tejeda Pierre’s Manservant .......................................................................................................... Isaac Carrano Villain’s Men ..................................................................................... Isaac Carrano, Joseph Marsland Villain Gaspard de la Nuit ....................................................................................... Andrew Glanville Young Don.................................................................................................................................Simon Draves Young Cosmo............................................................................................................................. Danny Tataje Wardrobe Lady.................................................................................................................... Mary Gernetzke Sid Phillips..................................................................................................................................Simon Draves Assistant to Sid Philips............................................................................................................ Danny Tataje Sound Engineer, Policeman......................................................................................... Josh Zimmerman Assistants to the Director............................................. Danny Tataje, Sully McBain, Simon Draves Principal Dancers & Tappers..........................Mariana Antonio, Claire Kramar, Luisa Schloesser, Mary Gernetzke, Maria Draves, Anastasia Tejeda, Grace Tejeda, Cecelia Speece, Elizabeth Carrano, Clare Speece, Anna Haun, Bella Speece, Sophie Matenaer, Samuel Hineline, and Peter Karlen Ensemble.............................................................. Mary Gernetzke, Mariana Antonio, Claire Kramar, Luisa Schloesser, Grace Tejeda, Anastasia Tejeda, Maria Draves, Cecelia Speece, Hannah Thompson, Sarah Moreland, Josh Zimmerman, Sully McBain, Peter Karlen, Elizabeth Carrano, Elizabeth Ganser, Sofi Blahnik, Simon Draves, Sophie Matenaer, Bella Speece, Danny Tataje, Anna Haun, Adilyn Hartberg, Elijah Heller, Samuel Hineline, Clare Speece, Nico Antonio, Therese Carrano, John Paul Draves, Monica Gillett, Lucy Tejeda, Kateri Zimmerman

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L I V E S TR E A M V I D E O P R OV I D E D B Y B AC K F L I P F I L M S PRODUCTION TEA M Producer.................................................................................................................................Diane Marsland Director.................................................................................................................................. Angela Hineline Vocal Director.........................................................................................................................James Carrano Choreographer........................................................................................................................ Alyssa Dvorak Acting/Dance Coach ..................................................................................................... Heather Hineline Assistant Vocal Director..........................................................................................................Josh Vaughn Set Design/Construction...............................................................................................................Rick Mills Lighting Design............................................................................................. Andy Manke, Steve Nichols Sound Design..........................................................................................................................Ehren Tresmer Backstage Supervisors........................................................ Theresa Klinkhammer, Liza Campanella Tech assistant....................................................................................................................... Stephen Manke Set Design Artist.............................................................................................................................. Beth Ptak Graphic Artist...................................................................................................................................Lisa Schell Costume Design..................................................................................................................Diane Marsland Student Stage Manager.............................................................................................................Ave Vystrcil Assistant Stage Manager........................................................................................................ Lucy Tansey Student Assistant Director.............................................................................................. Mary Gernetzke Sponsorship/Publicity...............................Carolyn Averill, Lisa Schell, Beth Kalina, Laura Karlen Ticket/seating coordinators................................................................John Gernetzke, Laura McBain Volunteer coordinator............................................................................................. Mary Ann Gernetzke House Manager.................................................................................................................Scott Schmiesing Concessions............................................................................................... Laura Karlen, Peggy Kruchten Playbill Editor................................................................................................. Lisa Schell, Diane Marsland Playbill Interns........................................................................................Sophie Matenaer, Penny Schell PERFOR M ANCE PIANIST Kathleen Leone

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CREWS STAGE CREW Mary Tejeda, Samuel Blahnik, Anna Ganser, Lucy Tansey, Ave Vystrcil, Anna King HAIR AND MAKEUP Mary Gernetzke SET CONSTRUCTION, PAINTING, AND MOVING Rick Mills, Andy Manke, Beth Ptak, Rob, Diane, Maria, Matt and Joseph Marsland, Jeff, Isaiah, Elijah and Will Heller, Joe, Simon, John Paul, Thomas and Anna Draves, Mark, Maggie, Daniel, Michael and Katie Nornberg, Darrin Pope, Holly Ganser, Maria Serrano, Joseph and Joy Prado, Kurt and Isaac Moreland, Aaron Young, Lisa Schell, Shaun and Logan LeVeque, Mark McDougall, Chris, Bella, Claire and Monica Speece, Rachel, Kris and Sam Glanville, Gabe and Ashton Sheridan, John and Mary Ann Gernetzke, Clare and Max Whitten, Nick and Kay Ringelstetter, Ann O’Leary, Joan Kramar, Michelle Gillett, Martin Kalina COSTUME CONSTRUCTION Diane Marsland, Jackie Kinney, Sue Peplinski, Laura Zimmerman, Lucy Tansey, Beth Hunt, Ave Vystrcil, Mary Gernetzke, Rachel Glanville TICKETS AND SET-UP John and Mary Ann Gernetzke, Diane Marsland, Kim Gilmore, Rachel, Kris and Sam Glanville, Laura and Michael McBain, Nick and Kay Ringelstetter, Laura Zakrzewski, Joan Kramar, Maria Serrano, Jeff Heller, Michelle and Lily LeVeque, Martin and Abbie Kalina CONCESSIONS Laura Karlen, Peggy Kruchten, Mary Ann Gernetzke, Bev Speece, Rachel Glanville, Laura Zakrzewski, Ann O’Leary, Jeff Heller, Martin and Abbie Kalina, Jess Carrano, Joan Kramar BACKSTAGE SUPERVISION Theresa Klinkhammer, Elizabeth Leone, Michelle Gillett, Marie Pope, Mary Ann Gernetzke, Rachel Glanville, Kristopher Glanville USHERS Michael McBain, Maria Serrano, Ann O’Leary, Michelle and Lily Leveque, Laura Zakrzewski, Martin and Abbie Kalina, Joan Kramar, Jeff Heller, Jess Carrano, Elizabeth Leone, Clare and Max Whitten

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SCENES AND MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT 1 Scene 1 – Graumann’s Chinese Theatre, Hollywood CA “Before Fiddle”........................................................................................................................ Young Don and Cosmo “Fit as a Fiddle”..................................................................................................................................... Don and Cosmo Scene 2 – Inside Graumann’s Chinese Theatre The Royal Rascal Scene 3 – Stage of Theatre Scene 4 – Hollywood Boulevard “You Stepped Out of a Dream”......................................................................................Don, Kathy and ensemble Scene 5 – R. F. Simpson’s Mansion “All I Do is Dream of You”................................................................................................principal dance ensemble Reprise: “You Stepped Out of a Dream” Scene 6 – Stage at Monumental Pictures Studio “Make Em’ Laugh”...................................................................................................................................................Cosmo Scene 7 – Set of “The Dueling Cavalier” Scene 8 – Monumental Pictures Sound Stage “Beautiful Girl”...................................................................... Production Tenor and principal dance ensemble “You are My Lucky Star”.......................................................................................................................................... Kathy Scene 9 – Deserted Sound Stage “You Were Meant for Me”......................................................................................................................Don and Kathy Scene 10 – Vocal Coach Offices “Moses Supposes”................................................................................................................................ Don and Cosmo Scene 11 – Monumental Pictures Sound Stage for The Dueling Cavalier “Moses Reprise” Scene 12 – Inside & Outside of Movie Theatre The Dueling Cavalier Scene 13 – Don’s House “Good Morning”..............................................................................................................................Don, Kathy, Cosmo Scene 14 – Street Outside Kathy’s House “Singin’ in the Rain”.....................................................................................................................................................Don ACT 2 Scene 1 – R.F. Simpson’s Office

Intermission – 15 minutes

Scene 2 – Recording Stage “Kathy’s Would You”................................................................................................................................................. Kathy “Don’s Would You”.......................................................................................................................................................Don Scene 3 – Lina’s Dressing Room “What’s Wrong with Me?”.......................................................................................................................................... Lina Scene 4 – R.F. Simpson’s Office “Broadway Melody”...............................................................................................Don, Cosmo and full ensemble Scene 5 – Inside Graumann’s Chinese Theatre The Dancing Cavalier “Would You”............................................................................................................................................................... Kathy “Lucky Star Reprise”................................................................................................................................................. Don “Singin’ in the Rain Finale”...................................................................................................................... full ensemble “Bows” 10

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D I R E C TO R ’ S N O T E Based on the 1952 film starring Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, and Debbie Reynolds, Singin’ in the Rain faithfully captures each unforgettable scene that we loved in the movie, including song and tap-dance favorites like, Fit as a Fiddle, Moses Supposes, Make Em’ Laugh, and Good Morning! This smartly written script by Betty Comden and Adolph Green hearkens back to Hollywood’s silent film days and creatively parodies the transition to “talking pictures”. Producing this musical gave our creative team many growth opportunities as we worked to invent our own direction for the story. An exciting hurdle we had to overcome in preparing this project was shooting and editing three separate films for large screen projection during the presentation of the musical itself. Singin’ in the Rain is about film-making history and in order to tell this story well we had to find a way to properly articulate the silent film genre and the spark that catapulted Hollywood into “talking pictures”. God heard our prayers and sent Backflip! Backflip of Madison generously and enthusiastically guided us through the entire film-making process. We are deeply grateful to Ryan Freng, Jeff Bell, and Luke Kolarsky for adding so much to this production of Singin’ in the Rain through their creative work on The Royal Rascal, The Dueling Cavalier, and The Dancing Cavalier. Singin’ in the Rain has so much to offer audiences: incredible music, lively tap numbers, and worthy themes. The best part of this story is its focus on the value of the human person. In scene 1, main character, Don Lockwood, reminisces about his parents’ advice to him as he embarked on a Hollywood career, “Remember dignity…. always dignity.” And, what great advice it is! These words instruct us to not only value the dignity of others but to value our own dignity, as well. They force us to confront the ugliness of pride and to acknowledge the beauty in generosity. They caution us not to take ourselves too seriously and insist that laughter really is the best medicine. They allow us to see change as an opportunity. And, they remind us that there is no greater prize than the gift of true love! Come on with the rain! Angela A. Hineline Director

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S P E C I A L T H A N K S TO... Singin’ cast & crew – Everybody sing and dance! I am so very proud of every one of you. It has been incredible watching you grow as a cast & crew. Your desire to fully embrace every challenge this show had to offer has turned you into an amazing team. Your bright smiles, tapping feet and deep faith chased away every storm cloud! What a joy it has been to walk down this rainy lane with you! Diane Marsland – You would jump over the moon up above! How do you do this year after year! Thank you for all that you do, my dear, dear friend. Much of your work goes unnoticed, but it is your work that drives us forward to each milestone in the process. You have been my “Good Morning” to every challenge we faced! I can’t thank you enough for your boundless optimism, constant encouragement, and inspiring faith. You really are too wonderful to be what you seem. James Carrano, you have been a tremendous blessing to this project. From our very first moments discussing the script, I knew that you would bring something so special to this story. James, your deep faith and passion to achieve excellence inspired us all. Your unceasing commitment to bring out the very best in each singer produced many, many happy refrains! Romans 12:2 Alyssa Dvorak – Tap dancing! We’ve got to have tap dancing! Thank you for sharing your incredible gifts with us, Alyssa. Your ability to effectively teach and design beautiful choreography that showcases the potential of dancers at all ability levels is truly phenomenal. I am so grateful for your patience and tenacity in bringing this cast to the highest possible level. From Fit as a Fiddle to Good Morning to Broadway Melody you made all our tap-dance dreams come true. Josh Vaughn, thank you for every effort you made to support both the vocals and overall sound of the show! From lunch vocal rehearsals to building the orchestration for The Dancing Cavalier to creating our sound files, your efforts tied up so many loose ends! Thank you for saying yes to any task for the greater good! You are our lucky star! Rick Mills, thank you for turning yourself into our chief engineer and designer for Singin’ in the Rain! There are no words to express our appreciation for every effort you put into the set design and build. May you be rewarded for your sacrifice! We love you, Rick! Andy Manke, thank you for your commitment to all the technical aspects of this show. Year after year – we are blessed by your efforts to create an Ambrosian version of Little Broadway. Our Hollywood Hills were flooded with glitz and glamour because of you! Tim Heiney, thank you for your hospitality and for providing us with a much-needed sound studio! We are deeply grateful to you for the expertise you shared as we worked to create sound cue magic. And, to my husband, Dan Hineline… You Were Meant for Me. (Act, 1, scene 9…. it’s our song.) As you sit in the theater tonight and watch this show that you’ve supported for so many weeks and months…listen to those lyrics…they are for you tonight. Thank you for the daily reminders to trust in God’s Providence. You were right every time. I love you with all my heart. Singin’ in the Rain

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BIOGR APHIES Mariana Antonio (Principal Dancer/ Ensemble) is in 12th grade and was in The Sound of Music, Hello Dolly, Mary Poppins, and The Wizard of Oz. Mariana enjoys playing soccer and running cross country. Mariana would like to thank Mrs. Hineline, Mrs. Marsland, Alyssa Dvorak, Mr. Vaughn, and Mr. Carrano for all their hard work and dedication to the musical. Nico Antonio (ensemble) is a 6th grader at St. Ambrose Academy. He likes to run and play video games. He also enjoys being altar server at mass. He likes singing and dancing. Thank you to Mrs. Hineline, Alyssa, Mrs. Marsland, Mr. Vaughn, Mr. Carrano for making my first musical an awesome experience! Sofi Blahnik (Ensemble) is in 8th grade. This is her first production. Some of her hobbies include basketball, volleyball, and cooking. Sofi would like to say thank you to her mom (Ivonne Blahnik) and her dad (Sam Blahnik) for “always driving me around and for caring for me.” Elizabeth Carrano (Principal Dancer/ Ensemble) is in 8th grade and this is her second SAA show! She was also a principal dancer in The Wizard of Oz. She enjoys volleyball, cross country, reading, and tap dancing. “I’d like to thank Mrs. Hineline for all the support, I don’t know what we would do without you.”

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Isaac Carrano (Cosmo Brown) is in 10th grade and has participated in 2 other SAA musicals. He was Michael Banks in Mary Poppins and the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz. Isaac enjoys playing football and singing. Isaac would like to say thank you to his dad and Mr. Vaughn for their great vocal coaching. Therese Carrano (Ensemble) is a sixth grader at St. Ambrose. She enjoys playing outside with neighborhood friends. She thanks Isaac Carrano, her older brother, for all the rides to rehearsals.

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John Paul Draves (Ensemble) is in 6th grade. This is his very first musical or theater experience. In his free time, he enjoys playing outside, baseball, swimming, and video

Maria Draves (Principal Dancer/Ensemble) is in 10th grade and performed in SAA’s Hello Dolly!, Mary Poppins, Wizard of Oz. Maria enjoys reading, cooking/baking, and hanging out with family and friends. “Thank you to Mrs. Hineline, Mrs. Marsland, Alyssa, Mr. Carrano, and Mr. Vaughn who sacrificed so much of their time to help us make this show the best it could be. Thank you to the cast and crew, too. I loved working with you guys! Finally, a huge thanks to my parents who, every year, deal with the busy schedule of rehearsals and constantly love and support me.”

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Simon Draves (Sid Phillips/Assistant to the Director/Ensemble) is in 8th grade and this is his second SAA show! He was also in The Wizard of Oz. Simon enjoys playing baseball. He would like to thank Mrs. Marsland for the costumes, Mrs. Hineline for being the director, Mr. Carrano for being the vocal director, and his parents for driving him around and letting him be in the show.

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Elizabeth Ganser (Ensemble) is in 8th grade and this is her second SAA show! She was also in The Wizard of Oz. “I am thankful for Mrs. Hineline for making me always feel

Catherine Gernetzke (Lina Lamont) is in the 10th grade and has been in 3 other SAA shows: Hello Dolly!, Mary Poppins, and The Wizard of Oz. Catherine enjoys drawing, playing with her dog, singing, and hanging out with her friends. “I would like to thank my parents for the time and other sacrifices they made so that I could be a part of this production. I love you! Thank you to all the parent and student volunteers that helped with the show! And, a big thanks to the outstanding people that made this show possible, Mrs. Hineline, Mrs. Marsland, Alyssa Dvorak, Mr. Carrano and the entire cast and crew. Lastly, a huge thanks to Katrina H, thanks for being there for me every second of the day!” Mary Gernetzke (Wardrobe Lady/ Principal Dancer/ Ensemble/student director) is in the 12th grade and has been in 5 other SAA shows: Music Man, The Wizard 20

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of Oz, Mary Poppins, Hello, Dolly!, and Sound of Music. She likes water-coloring, hiking, and biking. She would like to thank Mrs. Hineline for all the fun times she had working closer with her as student director, Mrs. Marsland for all the time she spent on costumes and the set during her personal time, Alyssa Dvorak for all the hard work she put in to the choreography, and to Mr. Carrano and Mr. Vaughn for the fun vocal rehearsals. Monica Gillett (Ensemble) is in 6th grade. This is Monica’s first musical. She likes to be outdoors in all seasons, enjoying hiking, swimming, roller blading, canoeing, ice skating, and sledding. She is having fun being a part of Singin’ in the Rain. Andrew Glanville (Roscoe Dexter, Production Tenor, Male Diction Teacher) is in 11th grade and was also in The Wizard of Oz. Andrew enjoys debate, hunting, fishing, hiking, reading, and camping. “I’d like to thank my mom for pressuring me into Catholic schools, for which I am eternally grateful. Not only that, but she’s also driven me pretty much everywhere. I’d also like to thank all my fellow cast members for making the musical an awesome place to spend my time.” Adilyn Hartberg (Ensemble) is in the 7th grade. This is her first SAA show! Adilyn enjoys playing volleyball and soccer. Adilyn would like to thank Mrs. Hineline for giving her this opportunity!

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Anna Haun (Tapper/ Ensemble) is in the 7th grade. Aside from small roles in informal plays, this is her first musical! She enjoys reading, singing, dancing, and soccer. Anna would like to say thank you to her family and grandparents. Elijah Heller (Ensemble) is in the 7th grade, and this is his first SAA show! He enjoys computer coding and drawing. Elijah would like to say thank you to his parents for driving him to and from rehearsal. Samuel Hineline (Tapper/ensemble) is in the ensemble and is a 7th grader at St. Ambrose Academy. This is Samuel’s first musical and he has thoroughly enjoyed the process – especially learning how to tap dance. While tap dancin’ is a new passion of Samuel’s, he also enjoys football and basketball. Samuel would like to give a shout out to Alyssa Dvorak for being an amazing dance teacher and to John Marsland and Isaac Carrano for being incredible role models and inspiring him to give his all to the stage and the story. Peter Karlen (Rod, Tapper/ensemble) is in the 7th grade and was also in The Wizard of Oz. Peter plays baseball in the summer and runs cross country in the fall. He also enjoys playing the trumpet. “I would like to say thank you to Mr. Carrano, my carpool crew, and the entire production team for dealing with me and my antics.”

Claire Kramar (Principal Dancer/ Ensemble) is in the 12th grade. This is her first musical! She enjoys playing soccer, volleyball, futsal and reading. She would like to give a shout out to her parents for all the sacrifices they have made so that she could do the show. She would also like to thank Mr. Vaughn, who helped her through the audition process. Andrew Leone (R.F. Simpson) is a high school junior enjoying his first production with St. Ambrose Academy. Andrew has previously performed with Four Seasons Theatre, Children’s Theatre of Madison, and Oregon Straw Hat Players. Favorite productions include Les Miserables, A Christmas Carol, and The Velveteen Rabbit. In Andrew’s free time he enjoys making music, mountain biking, and traveling. John Marsland (Don Lockwood) is in 12th grade. John has been in 5 SAA musicals: Wizard of Oz (Lion), Mary Poppins (Robertson Ay), Hello Dolly!, Sound of Music (Friedrich), and Music Man. John enjoys rugby, track, cross country, and piano. “I would like to thank Mrs. Hineline for being an incredible director and always being there for me, Alyssa Dvorak for teaching me tap and jazz and helping me grow as a dancer, Mr. Carrano and Mr. Vaughn for all the vocal help and especially my mom, Mrs. Marsland, for helping me in everything I do and always supporting me.”

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Sophie Matenaer (Principal Dancer/ Ensemble) is in the 8th grade. This is her first musical! She enjoys volleyball, basketball, biking, and other sports. Sophie would like to give a shout out to her carpool group for all the fun rides and Mrs. Hineline, Mrs. Marsland, Mr. Carrano, and Alyssa for a great show! Sully McBain (Assistant to the Director/ Ensemble) is in the 8th grade, and he was also in The Wizard of Oz. Some of his hobbies include football, basketball, skiing, and hoverboarding. He would like to give a shout out to his parents and his family for supporting him. Sarah Moreland (Ensemble) is in the 9th grade and was also in Mary Poppins. Volleyball, crocheting, debating, reading, and drawing are some of Sarah’s hobbies. She would like to say thank you to her mom and dad, Bonnie and Kurt, for helping her achieve her goals in life and to her friends who make the musical so much fun and rewarding. Naomi O’Leary (Kathy Selden) is in the 12th grade and has been a part of 5 other SAA’s musicals: The Wizard of Oz, Mary Poppins, Hello Dolly, Sound of Music, and Music Man. Naomi enjoys playing piano, hiking/camping, running, family time, making food, and art. “I would like to thank my parents, Mark and Ann O’Leary, my siblings, my piano teacher, my voice teacher, and the cast, crew, and production team of Singin’ in the Rain.” 22

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Luisa Schloesser (Zelda Zanders/ Principal Dancer/ Ensemble) is in 12th grade and has been a part of 3 SAA musicals: The Wizard of Oz, Mary Poppins, and Hello Dolly! In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, camping, boating, and cooking. “I would like to thank all my friends, including, my parents and brothers, and extended family especially Aunt Margaret.” Bella Speece (Tapper/ Ensemble) is in 8th grade. This is her first SAA musical! Bella’s hobbies include basketball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, softball, gymnastics, art, and theatre. She would like to say thank you to the dedicated staff because without them there would not be a show. Cecelia Speece (Principal Dancer/ Ensemble) is tenth grader who enjoys performing in musicals and helping with the stage crew. Previous shows include: Mary Poppins, Hello Dolly and the Sound of Music. Hobbies include playing harp, drawing pet portraits, and animating. She thanks everyone involved in helping to put on this exciting musical, Singin in the Rain.

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Clare Speece (Tapper/ Ensemble) is in the 7th grade. This is her first SAA musical! She enjoys volleyball, art and harp. She would like to thank Mrs. Marsland for always

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Danny Tataje (young Cosmo/Assistant to the Director/Ensemble) is in the 8th grade and was also in last year’s production of The Wizard of Oz. Danny enjoys skateboarding and playing video games. He would like to give a shout out to all his friends for making rehearsal something to look forward to. Anastasia Tejeda (Principal Dancer/ Ensemble) is in the 11th grade and played clarinet in pit orchestra for The Wizard of Oz. Anastasia enjoys running cross country, sailing, and playing clarinet. Anastasia would like to thank her family, Mrs. Hineline, Mrs. Marsland, and especially Alyssa Dvorak for the awesome tap choreography. Grace Tejeda (Dora Bailey/Miss Dinsmore/ Principal Dancer/ Ensemble) is in the 12th grade and has been in 5 other SAA musicals: The Wizard of Oz, Mary Poppins (Jane Banks), Hello Dolly!, Sound of Music (Brigitta), and Music Man. She enjoys playing piano, singing in church choir, running cross country, and spending time with family and friends. “I would like to say thank you to Mrs. Hineline, Mrs. Marsland, and Alyssa Dvorak. They have so much passion for the production and care for each individual cast member. I would also like to thank my family, especially my mom, for supporting me (and packing all my lunches) during the stressful musical season.”

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Lucy Tejeda (Ensemble) is a sixth grader at St. Ambrose and this is her first musical. She has really enjoyed being part of the cast and is excited to perform. Lucy’s favorite part of the musical is dancing especially Broadway Melody. Lucy has taken ballet and has fun dancing and singing with her sisters at home. Lucy would like to thank Mrs. Hineline, Alyssa, Mr. Carrano, her parents, and everyone who helped with the musical. Hannah Thompson (Ensemble) is in 9th grade was also in The Wizard of Oz and Mary Poppins. She enjoys soccer and listening to music. She would like to give a shout out to Mrs. Hineline for always believing in her. Joshua Zimmerman (Ensemble) is in 9th grade and was also in Mary Poppins. Joshua enjoys playing Legos, football, and basketball. “I would like to thank Mrs. Marsland for producing, Mrs. Hineline for directing, and Ms. Alyssa Dvorak for teaching choreography, as well as Mr. Carrano for teaching music.” Kateri Zimmerman (Ensemble) is in 6th grade. This is her first musical, and she hopes to be in many more. Her hobbies include knitting, singing in the church choir, playing on the Wii, and entertaining her friends and kitties (sometimes at the same time)

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S TAG E M A N AG E R S B I O G R A P H I E S Ave Vystrcil (stage manager) is a senior at St. Ambrose Academy. This is her second musical, and her first year as Stage Crew manager. In her free time, she enjoys analyzing books and hiking in snowy woods.

Lucy Tansey (asst. stage manager) is a senior at St. Ambrose Academy. This is her fifth year on stage crew and her first year as Assistant Stage Manager. She enjoys rowing, archery, and jewelry making, and is so excited to be on stage crew this year!

PRODUCTION TEA M BIOGR APHIES Diane Marsland (producer) has been involved with the St. Ambrose Academy (SAA) drama program from the beginning, starting with Fiddler on the Roof, Jr. back in 2007. She has produced the last six SAA productions. She has been very involved in the Madison Theater Community due to her children’s involvement and her love of theater. While educated as an Electrical Engineer (BS at UW, MS at ASU), she has spent the last 30 years as a homeschool teacher, community volunteer, costume designer, and homemaker. She has been married to Rob for 34 years and has 7 children. She is so thankful and so incredibly blessed to have such a great team again this year! “Thanks to all the parents and this incredibly talented cast, and of course to Rob for helping to make Singin’ in the Rain a reality at SAA!” Angela Hineline (director) holds Bachelor of Science Degrees in English and Theatre Secondary Education from UW-Whitewater. She has spent the last 28 years as an educator directing and designing curriculum in a variety of academic settings. Currently, she 28

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serves as the Director of Enrollment, Learning Services Specialist and Musical Theatre Director at St. Ambrose Academy. Angela’s direction of Music Man in 2015, Sound of Music in 2016, and The Wizard of Oz in 2019 earned Jerry Awards nominations for Outstanding Direction. Her 2017 direction of Hello, Dolly! & 2018 direction of Mary Poppins both earned Jerry Awards for Outstanding Musical. Angela and her husband, Dan, have been married for 28 years and have been blessed with four beautiful children. James Carrano (vocal director) As the Vocal Director, James is charged with developing a rich, focused and present sound from each participant in the show. He also works with the Director to provide direction and feedback as these young actors and actresses become their character. He served as the Director of Music at St. Paul’s University Catholic Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for a decade. He led efforts to help produce 7 different musicals during his time there. He holds a Master in Music and a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin, and is a Senior Mission Advancement Officer for the Evangelical Catholic and Music Director at St. Christopher Parish in Verona. James lives in

PRODUCTION TEA M BIOGR APHIES Madison, Wisconsin with his wife, Jessica, and their seven children. He is tremendously proud of this cast and what they have accomplished and grateful for the opportunity to work with an amazing team of leaders! Alyssa Dvorak (choreographer) is so excited to be joining the St. Ambrose team for a third year, having previously choreographed The Wizard of Oz in 2019. Alyssa mainly works with the Verona Area Community Theater and has directed and co-choreographed their all teen productions of Disney’s Newsies, Hairspray, West Side Story, and Bring It On. Alyssa has choreographed for VACT, Oregon High School, Queen of Peace School, Edgewood Campus School, and the Mt. Horeb Dance Team. For her main jobs, she runs the Verona Youth Dance Program and teaches private dance lessons. “I am so proud of this cast and so impressed with their hard work. They have done a truly fantastic job.”

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Joshua Vaughn (assistant vocal director) graduated with a B.M. in Piano Performance at the University of South Alabama and an M.M. in Instrumental Conducting at Georgia Southern University. Mr. Vaughn began studying piano at age 6 and has since developed an intense passion for music. He has been given the opportunity to work as an accompanist for instrumentalists and vocalists and has even served as a vocal coach. In addition to accompanying, Mr. Vaughn has worked for two professional companies, Mobile Symphony Orchestra and Mobile Opera Company and two semi-professional groups, Mobile Youth Symphony Orchestra and Playhouse in the Park, as a stage manager. He was also involved in the opera productions during his post secondary education and has experience in the production areas of music. He has also served in leadership roles as a musician in church ministries for years, both in choral and instrumental activities. Mr. Vaughn believes it is crucial for young people to be involved in music and relate it to their journey in the faith, as music shapes the mind, body and soul. Mr. Vaughn is excited to be a part of the SAA Production of Singin’ in the Rain family and has enjoyed helping students journey through the power of music.

PERFOR M ANCE PIANIST BIOGR APHY Kathleen Leone is a pianist, composer, and recent college graduate who grew up with many connections and beloved friends at St. Ambrose. Some of her recent endeavors include composing for Music Theatre of Madison’s “Beyond the

Ingenue”, creating an award-winning score for Benedictine College’s “The Ash Girl”, and taking on a new position with the choral scholars at St. Maria Goretti. She is delighted to be musically involved in “Singin’ in the Rain”!

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FILM CREW BIOGR APHIES JEFF BELL (Short Films Director/Editor) From a young age, Jeff was fascinated by Hollywood and its’ early days, quickly becoming a fan of Charlie Chaplin, Abbott & Costello, and Martin & Lewis. This love of comedy and storytelling only led to the desire of making his own short films with his best friend in their parent’s garage. Now, much older and with access to more than an old VHS camcorder, Jeff has been writing, directing, acting, and editing in numerous award-winning shorts, some of which have been shown internationally. His passion and attention to the tiniest details the average person wouldn’t see, made working on this project an absolute dream. RYAN FRENG (Producer) Ryan has always been a performer. Creating plays, magic shows, and comedy routines was how he spent his childhood. He also devoured all the movies he could get his hands on from the local Blockbuster (and gas-station VHS rentals). When his fourth-grade friend got his first camera, the love of all these things came together. He made his first film: a

stop-motion action adventure with Power Rangers. The rest, as they say, is history. Ryan founded Backflip in 2007 with John Shoemaker. Since then he’s helped build a company that’s won dozens of awards, supported many charities, produced a documentary about Mary, and helped numerous organizations tell their stories in a unique way. And you’ll still find him getting up in front of crowds to give talks and entertain. LUKE KOLARSKY (Director of Photography) Luke is the Jack of all Trades at Backflip and was the Director of Photography on these shorts. His first introduction to filmmaking were the stop motion Lego shorts he made as a kid which led to his love of being behind the camera. Luke has been with Backflip for about 4 years. In that time he has done a little bit of everything from cold calls to shooting a Backflip April Fools video to a kitchen remodel. Outside of work Luke is also a landlord (Ok, technically still work...) which keeps him busy in addition to the odd painting job on the side. When he’s not working he likes to sit down to a good movie or TV show, read, help out on various short films and in the winter you can find him on the ski hill.

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SPECIAL THANKS AND RECOGNITION TO 2 0 2 0 S TAG E M A N AG E R S A N D C A S T We want to thank and recognize all of the incredible 2020 cast and stage managers that either graduated or were unable to participate this year. You were all such amazing performers and we are so sad we could never see you on the stage! We miss you!

Jack Krebs (Stage manager, Rod-film agent) Anna Kachel (Stage Manager) Nathan Tataje (R.F. Simpson) Beth Hunt (Principal Dancer/Ensemble) Maggie Nornberg (Ensemble) Jonathan Prado (Sid Phillips/Sound Engineer/Policeman/Ensemble) Gabrielle McDougall (Principal Dancer/Ensemble) Abbie Kalina (ensemble) Lily Leveque (ensemble) Penny Schell (ensemble) Elizabeth Pope (ensemble) Ava Wells (ensemble) Olivia Wells (ensemble)

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