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etter from the director... No one wakes up one day and says “let’s do Into the Woods for our high school production this year”. It’s one of those shows that require almost everything to be in the right place for you to even consider it. First, you need a talented group of students… check. Second, a talented production team… check. Lastly, you need to respect the work of Stephen Sondheim… check. When you go “Into the Woods” you step into a world that bends the line between fairy-tale and reality. It’s a world that is filled with characters who are every one of us, or people we wish we could be. It’s a show that requires you to enjoy with your eyes, follow with your mind, and listen with your heart. But I also ask you to reflect on the current world we live in today, and how the choices we have made will affect our future. Remember… careful the things you say, children will listen. I have been very fortunate in my past 8 years here at Girard High School to work with some of the greatest young individuals I will ever have the pleasure of knowing. We have learned together that amazing things can be done with very little, when you work with amazing people. I have had the distinct honor of watching scared young boys grow into strong young men, and awkward young girls grow into beautiful young women. I could walk away tomorrow knowing that I was part of something bigger and that I’m a better person today because of these opportunities. Thank You. Chris Dearbeck
Girard High School Presents
Book by James Lapine Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Originally Directed by James Lapine Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick Original Broadway production by Heidi Landesman Rocco Landesman Rick Steiner M. Anthony Fisher Frederic H. Mayerson Jujamcyn Theaters Originally produced by the Old Globe Theater, San Diego, CA. 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 Tel.: (212) 541-4684 Fax: (212) 397-4684 www.MTIShows.com
PRODUCTION STAFF Director.....................................................................Chris Dearbeck Assistant/Choreography Director.........................Jessica Dearbeck Assistant/Music Director................................................Keri Weber Assistant/Technical Director.........................................Rick Killian Lighting & Set Design................Chris Dearbeck, Rick Killian, Dave Kephart, & John Hughes Lighting Technicians.........................Aaron Henry, Debbie Evans, & Cassie Carlson Sound Technicians.................Meredith Driestadt & Gina Checchio Art Design.....................................Marilyn Kaufer, Mikaila Oaks, Sharon Lybrook, Alisha Simkovitch, Lacy Brant, & GHS Art Classes Wigs & SFX Makeup................................................. Jeanie Santos Costume Design..............................................................Sharon Ley Poster & Program Design......................................Karleigh Santry
bout the show...
The Brothers Grimm meet Broadway with an epic fairytale where worlds collide. James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and brings them together for a timeless yet relevant piece and rare modern classic. The story follows a Baker and his wife who wish to have a child, Cinderella who wishes to attend the King’s Festival, and Jack who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. A Tony Award-winning masterpiece and one of Sondheim’s most popular shows , INTO THE WOODS is a clever reimagining of beloved classic fairytales witty enough to make old stories fresh for adults and lovely enough to enchant youngsters. MTI strictly prohibits the videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production. Please refrain from taking photos of this performance as it is a distraction to our student performers
ast of characters... Baker............................................................................Ryan Barlow Baker’s Wife..........................................................Allison Prylinski Witch......................................................................Jessica Dearbeck Cinderella......................................................................Sarah Evans Jack................................................................................Austin Julio Little Red Ridinghood.............................................Gabi Maloney Cinderella’s Father...................................................Mike Hammar Cinderella’s Stepmother.................................Savannah Tomlinson Florinda........................................................................Chloe Parise Lucinda....................................................................Rachel Luciano Rapunzel......................................................................Erin Debelak Cinderella’s Prince..................................................Julien Douglas Rapunzel’s Prince....................................................Bronsen Euard Narrator/Mysterious Man...........................................Rick Killian Wolves.................................................Joey Lybrook & Nick Javens Grandma........................................................................Dina Sagan Jack’s Mother.........................................................Heather Wagner Giant/Little Pig .................................................Cristina Cimentada Sleeping Beauty/Little Pig.................................Alisha Simkovitch Cinderella’s Mother/Snow White.........................Sierra Nicholes Little Pig........................................................................Joel Snyder Steward........................................................Mike “Dudley” Rogers
rew... -Brian Daniels - Brett Fenstermacher -Nick Michalski - Erich Zeppenfeld - Andre Caravalgia-
rchestra... Digital Orchestra....................................Chris Dearbeck Violin........................................................Teddy Lehman Flute......................................................Patrick VanMeter Clarinet.....................................................Shelbi Daniels Trumpet.................................................Liesl Zeppenfeld Baritone..................................................Rebecca Sallade Percussion............Kaela Poland & Dylan Hollingsworth
pecial
hanks...
- Pittsburgh CLO - Erie Playhouse - Girard Music Boosters - GSD Staff, Administration, & School Board - Deb Kephart -
We kindly ask that you please turn off all electronic devices so that we all may enjoy an uninterrupted performance this evening. Thank you!
ct “Act One Prologue”...................................Narrator, Company “Cinderella at the Grave”......Cinderella, Cinderella’s Mother “Hello, Little Girl”....................Wolf, Little Red Ridinghood “The Spell is On My House” (Reprise)......Baker, Baker’s Wife “I Guess This is Goodbye”................................................Jack “Maybe They’re Magic”..........................Baker, Baker’s Wife “Our Little World”........................................Witch, Rapunzel “Maybe They’re Magic” (Reprise).................................Baker “I Know Things Now”.......................Little Red Ridinghood “A Very Nice Prince”........................Cinderella, Baker’s Wife “First Midnight”....................................................Company “Giants in the Sky”.........................................................Jack “Agony”....................Cinderella’s Prince, Rapunzel’s Prince “A Very Nice Prince” (Reprise).......Cinderella, Baker’s Wife “It Takes Two”....................................Baker, Baker’s Wife “Second Midnight”................................................Company “Stay with Me”...........................................Rapunzel, Witch “On the Steps of the Palace”..............................Cinderella “Act One Finale”...................................................Company
ct “Act Two Prologue”...................................Narrator, Company “Agony” (Reprise).....Cinderella’s Prince, Rapunzel’s Prince “Witch’s Lament”.........................................................Witch “Any Moment (Part 1)”......Cinderella’s Prince, Baker’s Wife “Any Moment (Part 2)”......Cinderella’s Prince, Baker’s Wife “Moments in the Woods”.................................Baker’s Wife “Your Fault”........Jack, Baker, Cinderella, Witch, Rapunzel “Last Midnight”.............................................................Witch “No More”........................................Baker, Mysterious Man “No One is Alone (Part 1)”...Cinderella, Little Red Ridinghood “No One is Alone (Part 2)”..........................Cinderella, Baker, Little Red Ridinghood, Jack “Act Two Finale”.....................................................Company
There will be a fifteen minute intermission between acts I & II. Stretch out your legs, take a bathroom break, or head out to the lobby and help support the music program by purchasing a refreshment.
eniors...
Ryan Barlow The Baker
Erin Debelak Rapunzel
Sarah Evans Cinderella
Mike Hammar Cinderella’s Father
Nick Javens Wolf
Austin Julio Jack
Rachel Luciano Lucinda
Joey Lybrook Wolf
Alisha Simkovitch Sleeping Beauty Little Pig
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iographies...
Ryan Barlow (The Baker) - Ryan is a senior. During his time at GHS, he has been a member of the varsity football team, the varsity soccer team, show choir, concert choir, bell choir, concert band, and a capella choir. Ryan was captain and MVP of the varsity soccer team this past season. Ryan has participated in senior-high PMEA choir festivals since his sophomore year, having advanced to the regional level three years in a row. Ryan’s previous shows at GHS include; Seussical (JoJo), Beauty and the Beast (Chip), Will Roger’s Follies (Will Jr.), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Chip Tollentino), Aida, The Pajama Game (Prez), and The Wedding Singer (Glen Gulia). Ryan’s favorite song to perform in Into The Woods is “No More.” After graduation, Ryan is attending Slippery Rock University, majoring in Communication in hopes of working in broadcasting someday. Ryan would like to thank his parents, his brother Andy for getting him started in theater, Mr. Dearbeck for helping him become a better musician over the years, and all of the cast and crew for making his last show an awesome production. Cristina Cimentada (Giant/Little Pig) - Cristina is a junior. She is a member of GHSMB colorguard and bell choir. Her previous shows at GHS include; The Pajama Game and The Wedding Singer (Tina Turner). Her favorite song in the show is “Giants in the Sky” because it’s about her character and she also enjoys the finale. Erin Debelak (Rapunzel) - Erin is a senior. During her time at GHS, she has been a member of the cross country team, English festival, and Lead & Seed. In the last two years, Erin has participated in PMEA choir festivals, having advanced to the state level once. Last year, (cont. on next page)
Erin also qualified for the NAfME All-East choir festival held in Hartford, CT last month. Erin’s previous shows at GHS include; The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Aida, and The Wedding Singer. Erin’s favorite part of the show is when Cinderella talks to the birds. After graduation, Erin is attending Gannon and entering their Pre-Veterinarian program. Erin would like to thank her friends, family, and Dearbeck for pushing and supporting her. Julien Douglas (Cinderella’s Prince) - Julien is a sophomore. He is a member of GHSMB, bell choir, and a capella choir. This year, Julien participated in his first senior-high PMEA choir festival and advanced to the regional level. His previous shows include; RAMS’s production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Mike TV) and The Wedding Singer. Julien’s favorite song in the show is “Your Fault.” Bronsen Euard (Rapunzel’s Prince) - Bronsen is a junior. He is a member of NHS, bell choir, a capella choir, and is a class officer for the class of 2014. A talented musician, Bronsen often volunteers to help put on a variety of concerts and events along with other students. Bronsen has participated in senior-high PMEA choir festivals for two years, advancing to the regional level last year and the state level this year. His previous shows at GHS include; The Pajama Game (Charlie) and The Wedding Singer (Robbie Hart). His favorite song in the show is “Giants in the Sky.” Sarah Evans (Cinderella) - Sarah is a senior. During her time at GHS, she has been a member of show choir, concert choir, bell choir, concert band, a capella choir and marching band. Sarah was also a drum major for the marching band for two seasons. In the last two years, Sarah has participated in PMEA choir festivals, having advanced to the state level once. Last year, Sarah also qualified for the NAfME All-East choir festival held (cont. on next page)
in Hartford, CT last month. Sarah’s previous shows at GHS include; Beauty and the Beast, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The Pajama Game (Brenda), and The Wedding Singer (Julia Sullivan). Sarah also provided help behind the curtains as a member of the stage crew for Aida. Sarah’s favorite songs to perform in Into The Woods are “No One is Alone” and “Your Fault.” After graduation, Sarah is attending Penn State University Park to major in business for her pre-law studies. She would like to thank her family, friends, the Dearbecks, Keri Weber, and the other staff of both the marching band and musicals for all of their guidance and support. Mike Hammar (Cinderella’s Father) - Mike is a senior. During his time at GHS, he has been a member of show choir and a capella choir. A talented musician, Mike often volunteers to help put on a variety of concerts and events along with other students. Mikes’s previous shows at GHS include; Aida, The Pajama Game, and The Wedding Singer (Sammy). Mike’s favorite song in the show is “Your Fault.” Mike is attending Edinboro University after graduation. Nick Javens (Wolf) - Nick is a senior. During his time at GHS, he has been a member of concert choir, a capella choir, and was a manager of GHSMB. Nick also provided help behind the curtains as a member of the stage crew for The Wedding Singer. His favorite part of the show is the song “Agony.”After graduation, Nick is attending Penn State Behrend to study Management Information Systems. He would like to thank his family, friends, the musical staff, and especially Ryan Barlow for pushing him the most to audition for this musical. Austin Julio (Jack) - Austin is a senior. While having provided help behind the curtain as a member of the stage crew, this is Austin’s first role in a (cont. on next page)
musical production at GHS. Austin’s favorite song to perfrom in Into the Woods is “Giant’s in the Sky.” After graduation, Austin is attending Penn State Behrend to study Physics. Rachael Luciano (Lucinda) - Rachel is a senior. During her time at GHS, she has been a member of the swim team, English festival, JETS engineering team, National Honor Society and Student Council where she currently holds the Secretary position. She was also on Homecoming court this past year. Rachael’s previous shows at GHS include; Aida, The Pajama Game (Doris), and The Wedding Singer. As a talented dancer, Rachael has always been given a special spot on the cast as a featured dancer. After graduation, Rachael is attending Gannon and entering their Physician Assistant program. Joey Lybrook (Wolf) - Joey is a senior. During his time at GHS, he has been a member of bell choir, a capella choir, GHSMB, stage crew, and concert choir, orchestra, and band. This year Joey participated in PMEA’s choir, orchestra, and band festivals, advancing to the region level inorchestra and the state level in band. Joey was last seen in The Wedding Singer. After graduation, Joey will pursue a career in music Gabi Maloney (Little Red Ridinghood) - Gabi is a junior. She is a member of GHSMB colorguard, a capella choir, concert choir, and concert band. Her previous shows at GHS include; Suessical and The Wedding Singer. Sierra Nicholes (Cinderella’s Mother/Snow White) - Sierra is a sophomore. She was previously seen in GHS’s production of The Wedding Singer. Her favorite song in the show is “Giants in the Sky.” Chloe Parise (Florinda) - Chloe is a junior. She is a member of GHSMB colorguard, concert (cont. on next page)
choir, a capella choir, and NHS. Her previous shows at GHS include; The Pajama Game and The Wedding Singer (Linda). Her favorite part of the show is the opening scene. Allison Prylinski (Baker’s Wife) - Allison is a junior. She is a member of GHSMB, bell choir, and a capella choir. This year Allison participated in her first senior-high PMEA choir festival and advanced to the regional level. Her previous shows at GHS include; The Pajama Game and The Wedding Singer. Her favorite part of the show is the opening scene. Mike “Dudley” Rogers (Steward) - Mike is a freshman. He is a member of GHSMB. He was last seen on the GHS stage in RAMS’s production of Oliver! (Fagin). His favorite part of the show is the act II finale. Dina Sagan (Grandma) - Dina is a sophomore. She is a member of yearbook, the tennis team, the cross country team, and drama club. This is her first show at GHS. Her favorite song in the show is “Agony” (Reprise). Alisha Simkovitch (Sleeping Beauty/Little Pig) - Alisha is a senior. During her time at GHS, Alisha has been a member of GHSMB colorguard, stage crew, and Lead & Seed. She was last seen in The Wedding Singer. After graduation, Alisha is attending Cypress College to become a flight attendant. Savannah Tomlinson (Cinderella’s Stepmother) - Savannah is a junior. She is a member of the JETS engineering team, Model UN, NHS, and a cappella choir. Her previous shows include; RAMS’s production of Honk! Jr. (Ida), The Pajama Game, and The Wedding Singer. Her favorite song in the show is “Giants in the Sky.” Heather Wagner (Jack’s Mother) - Heather is a junior. She is a member of concert choir. Her previous shows include; RAMS’s production of Honk! Jr. (Maureen), The Pajama Game, and The Wedding Singer.
ryan,
Words cannot describe how proud we are of the incredible young adult you have become. It’s been an amazing year and such a joy to share in the excitement of all your accomplishments. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for you. Best wishes as you perform in your final high school production. Break a leg!
mom, dad & andy Congratulations Bronsen! (Rapu'z'l''''''''''
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Gabi Maloney “Little Red Ridinghood”
Mom, Dad, and Noah
Chloe,
Good luck honey! I love you!
-Mom
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Congratulations to Girard High School’s 2013 PMEA/NAfME Competition Participants District Band Gina Checchio Shelbi Daniels Joey Lybrook Kaela Poland Allison Prylinski Liesl Zeppenfeld
District Choir Erin Debelak Sarah Evans Allison Prylinski Ryan Barlow Julien Douglas Bronsen Euard Joey Lybrook
State Band Joey Lybrook
Region Band Shelbi Daniels Joey Lybrook Kaela Poland Liesl Zeppenfeld
State Choir Bronsen Euard
Region Choir Erin Debelak Sarah Evans Allison Prylinski Ryan Barlow Julien Douglas Bronsen Euard
All-Eastern Choir Erin Debelak Sarah Evans
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Come see our talented student performers again before school ends! Girard High School Music Department 2013 Spring Concert Wednesday, May 22nd 7:30 PM Girard High School Auditorium