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Dorothy in Wonderland April 17 & 18 @ 7pm
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GREASE Welcome to 1959 and Rydell High
where the familiar summer romance between Danny and Sandy is unfolding in a music and dance extravaganza with performances of the most memorable and unforgettable songs such as “Summer Nights”, “Greased Lightnin’”, “Hopelessly Devoted to You”, “Sandy”, and “You’re the One That I Want”.
Act One
Scene 1: Reunion “Alma Mater” - Miss Lynch, Patty, Eugene and Company “Alma Mater Parody” - Pink Ladies, Greasers and Company Scene 2: Cafeteria and School Steps “Summer Nights” - Sandy, Danny, Pink Ladies, Greasers and Company “Those Magic Changes” - Doody. Greasers, Pink Ladies and Featured Dancers Scene 3: Pajama Party “Freddy, My Love” - Marty and Pink Ladies “Hopelessly Devoted to You” - Sandy Scene 4: Street Corner “Greased Lightnin’” - Kenickie, Greasers and Male Ensemble Scene 5: Schoolyard Scene 6: Park “Mooning” - Roger and Jan “Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee” - Rizzo “We Go Together” - Pink Ladie, Greasers and Company
Act Two
Scene 1: On Stage and School Gym “Shakin’ at the High School Hop” - Company “It’s Raining on Prom Night” - Sandy and Radio Singer “Shakin’ at the High School Hop” Reprise - Company “Born to Hand Jive” - Johnny Casino and Company Scene 2: Front of Burger Palace “Beauty School Dropout” - Teen Angel and Choir Scene 3: Drive In Movie “Sandy” - Danny Scene 4: Jan’s Party “Rock ‘N’ Roll Party Queen” - Doody and Roger “There Are Worse Things I Could Do” - Rizzo “Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee” Reprise - Sandy Scene 5: Inside Burger Palance “You’re The One That I Want” - Sandy, Danny, Pink Ladies, Greasers and Company
Finale “We Go Together” Reprise - Company
Characters Danny Zuko: The leader of the “Greasers.” Well-built, nice-looking, with an air of cool and easy charm. Sandy Dumbrowski: Danny’s love interest. Sweet, wholesome, naive, cute, the Sandra Dee of the ‘Gidget’ movies. The Pink Ladies: The club-jacketed, gum-chewing, hip-swinging girls gang that hangs out with the Greasers. • Betty Rizzo: Leader of the Pink Ladies. Tough, sarcastic, and outspoken, but vulnerable. • Frenchy: A dreamer. Good-natured and dumb. Fussy about her appearance, especially her hair. She can’t wait to finish high school so she can be a beautician. • Marty: The ‘beauty’ of the Pink Ladies. Looks older than the other girls and tries to act sophisticted but betrays her age when she opens her mouth. • Jan: Loud and pushy with the girls but shy with boys. The Greasers: A super-cool, hardlooking group of high school wheeler-dealers...or so they think. • Kenickie: Second in command. Tough looking, tattooed, surly; avoids any show of softness and has an off-beat sense of humor. • Doody: Youngest of the guys. Small, boyish, open, wih a disarming smile and a hero-worshiping attitude toward the other guys. He plays the guitar. • Roger: The ‘anything-for-a-laugh’ type. Full of mischief, half-baked schemes and ideas. A clown who enjoys putting other people on. • Sonny LaTierri: Italian-looking, with shiny black hair and dark olive skin. A braggart and wheeler-dealer who thinks he is a real lady-killer. Patty Simcox: Typical cheerleader at a a middle-class American public high school. Catty but in a All-American girl sort of way. Cha-Cha DiGregorio: Slovenly and loud-mouthed. Takes pride in bieng the ‘best dancer at St. Bernadettes’. Eugene: Class valedictorian. Physically arkward, smug and pompus but guillable. Vince Fontaine: Radio disc jockey. slick, egotistical, fast-talking and a veteren Greaser. Johnny Casino: A Greaser student at Rydell who leads a rock ‘n’ roll band and thinks of himself as a teen idol. Teen Angel: A good-looking, falsetto-voiced, Fabian-look-alike. Miss Lynch: An old maid English teacher.
Cast Danny Zuko: *Jon Jameson Sandy Dumbrowski: Jillian Argento The Pink Ladies: Betty Rizzo: *Ashley Hwang Frenchy: **Savannah Peat Marty: *Kierstynn Schulze Jan: **Jordyn Levine The Greasers: Kenickie: **Dominic Rudin Doody: *Alex King Roger: *Jack Skeean Sonny LaTierri: **Bradley McGrew Patty Simcox: *Paiven Maloney Cha-Cha DiGregorio: *Gabriella Norton Eugene: **Jared Hayes Vince Fontaine: *Eric Hawkins Johnny Casino: *Jake Hatcher Teen Angel: *Alec Beard Miss Lynch: *Alexandria Newsom Singer on the Radio: *Leah Merritt Featured Dancers: *Athan Maschas, *Bri Nations, Brianne Melton, Camila Suarez, Dannie Houston, *Erin Henry, *Graydon Hidalgo, *Jordan Burkitt, *Leah Merritt, Mallory Cotton, Randy Mansour, *Sam Augustin Chorus: *Abney Robertson, Adam Breazeale, **Alexis Pop, **Alli Gibson, **Alyssa Eblen, *Ashley King, Avery Weinwurm, *Brendon Darby, *Chelsea McClendon, *Emily Brown, Gaby Washington, *German Hernandez, **Jack Sharp, *Jessie Fanczi, Jessie Hyatt, Kaiyah Vickers, Kayla Tidwell, Maria Fernandez-Maiquiera, Mariah Elliott, Olivia Nash, Sedona Bancore, Sh’neil Gaskin, Sydney Davis
Crew
Stage Manager: **Toni Hill ASM: Ali Lopez, *Burns Robertson, *Reece Sharpe Wing Manager: *Burns Robertson, *Reece Sharpe Lights: JT Cich Sound: Ali Lopez, Micheala Jordan Wireless Mic Operators: Lilly Modly, Shyla Oliver, Katie Doyle, *Rachel Hall Costumes: *Maggie Kooi, Mia Sollenberger, Madison Kay, Makenzie Llewellyn, Brielle Caporale, Leslie Guiterrez Props: *Alex Galucki, *Jacob Miner Grip: *Rachel Hall, Nathalia Ingles, Andres Valencia, Cecilla McIntyre, Arianne Hernandez, Lilly Modly *Thespian **Thespian Officer
Producer and Director *KATHERINE ALEXANDER Katherine Alexander earned her teaching certificate attending classes at Gainesville Junior College (where she attended on a full theatre scholarship), UGA and Northwestern University. Certified to teach Theatre, as well as Mathematics, she taught at Hilsman MS, Athens Tech and George Walton Academy. Prior to her arrival at Mill Creek in 2008 she taught theatre full time at Berkmar HS for nine years, directing 46 main stage plays and musicals. This production marks her 27th play/musical here at Mill Creek. She developed a love for theatre in early childhood and has been involved in theatre for over 26 years. Some of her favorite roles as an actress over the years include Dorothy in The Wiz, Annie Sullivan in The Miracle Worker, Guinevere in Camelot, Dr. Einstein in Arsenic & Old Lace, Dolly in Hello, Dolly!, Mrs. Pearce in My Fair Lady, Maria in The Sound of Music, Dolly in The Matchmaker and The Clown in Reese & Babe. Some of her favorite things about directing are the collaborative process and the unique and interesting challenges that each show present.
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Choreographer *BECCA DELPLATO
Becca DelPlato is a Mill Creek High School graduate and is thrilled to be back with these talented kids! Since graduating Becca has been involved with the local and collegiate theatre community as an actress, dancer, director, and choreographer. Credits include: MC Theatre: Li’l Abner (Choreographer) Annie (Choreographer), The Wiz (Assistant Choreographer), Hairspray (Penny), Alice in Wonderland (White Rabbit). GTA: Antigone (Antigone)Twelfth Night” (Maria), Alice in Wonderland (Alice) and Sense and Sensibility (Lucy Steele). Becca is currently pursuing a B.F.A. in Acting from the Gainesville Theatre Alliance. She thanks Katherine Alexander for the opportunity, the talented cast and crew of this production for their hard work, and YOU for supporting the theatre and joining us for an unforgettable time tonight! Enjoy!
Vocal Director *HADEN RIDER
Haden Rider is a recent graduate from Brenau University with a BA Theatre degree, and a graduate of the Gainesville Theatre Alliance training program. This is his first production with Mill Creek High School and he is absolutely thrilled to be working with such a hardworking, enthusiastic, and talented group of students/teachers. Haden has music directed and directed for numerous high schools and theatre academies throughout the North GA area. Most notably, Haden is the proud co-owner and creator of the national award winning children’s theatre company “Play On Players” (www.playonplayers.com). Haden is a theatre performer, director, and music director, as well as a self employed voice teacher/ coach. Past professional credits include: Mary Sunshine- Chicago (Atlanta Lyric Theatre), Telly- Godspell (Clinton Area Showboat Theatre), Jynx- Forever Plaid (Clinton Area Showboat Theatre), Jason McConnel- bare A Pop Opera (Next Generation Theatre). Break legs cast and crew of tonight’s show, and in all of your future endeavors!
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Acting Coach *AMY HATCHER
Amy Hatcher attended Carson-Newman College on a Drama Scholarship and Wake Forest University for her graduate work. Theatre has been an integral part of her life since she was ten years old acting in Carousel as one of the Snow Children at the Town & Gown Theater in Athens, GA. Some of her favorite roles as an actress include Nanette in No, No, Nanette” Ado Annie in Oklahoma” Mammy Yokum in Lil’ Abner” Carrie Pipperidge in Carousel, Fiona in Brigadoon, Smitty Smith in How to Succeed Without Really Trying, Philia in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Opal in Everybody Loves Opal” Betty Meeks in The Foreigner” Veta Louise Simmons in Harvey, Rose Benjamin in God’s Favorite, Miss Skillon in See How They Run” and Flora Van Huysen in The Matchmaker”. This is the second year Amy has acted as Acting Coach for a Mill Creek High School Musical, having done so for last year’s production of Li’l Abner. Amy is happily married to Steve Hatcher and is proud to be the mother of Jake Hatcher (a member of the cast) and Britt Hatcher (who graduated from MCHS in 2013). For seven years she has taught Gifted Social Studies at Osborne Middle School and has assisted Travis Smith in Directing four theatre productions at Osborne. She is especially grateful to Katherine Alexander for allowing her the joy of helping develop these aspiring actors and actresses.
Acting Consultant *TREY BUTLER
Originally from Cedartown, a small town about 60 miles Northwest of Atlanta, Trey is a Professional Actor based out of Atlanta, pursuing opportunities in TV, Film, and Commercials. He holds a degree in Theatre from the Gainesville Theatre Alliance at Brenau University. Professional credits include a children’s show for DreamWorks and HasBas Entertainment called Holiday Shrektacular, a Hershey spot for TNT’s Falling Skies as well as commercials for the NBA and Adidas. He’s also worked for professional theaters throughout the southeast. Some theatrical credits include Robbie Hart in The Wedding Singer, Don Lockwood in Singin’ in the Rain, and Lysander in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This is the third musical for which Trey has consulated here at Mill Creek High School. Trey was an acting consultant for both Annie and Li’l Abner. He thanks Katherine Alexander for the opportunity to work with the talented cast and crew of Grease. *Thespian **Thespian Officer
Cast & Crew Managers JILLIAN ARGENTO (Sandy Dumbrowski) This is Jillian’s first performance with Mill Creek Theatre.
SAM AUGUSTIN* (Featured Dancer) THEATRE Little Women (2015) –Mr. March, Tuna Fish Eulogy (2014) –Man 1, Alice in Wonderland - Urban Edition (2014) – Caterpiller, Li’l Abner (2014) –Speedy McRabbit, Liberated Cinderella (2014) –Godfather, Jungle Book (2013) –Father Wolf , Oliver! (2012) –Mr. Bumble SEDONA BONCORE (Chorus) This is Sedona’s first performance with Mill Creek Theatre.
ALEC BEARD* (Teen Angel) THEATRE Little Women (2015) – Older Laurie, Watch (2014) –Zac, Voices (2014) – Robert Williams, Li’l Abner (2014) –Abner, Pride and Prejudice (2014) –Mr. Bingley, Annie (2013) – Harold Ickes/Warbucks Servant/ NYC Tourist ADAM BREAZEALE (Chorus) This is Adam’s first performance with Mill Creek Theatre.
*EMILY BROWN (Chorus) THEATRE Little Women (2015) –Younger Jo, Rapunzel;Untangled (2014) –The Mouse, The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood (2013) –Lady Marian PRODUCTION Li’l Abner (2014) –Grip, and Annie (2013) –Costumes *JORDAN BURKITT (Featured Dancer) THEATRE Li’l Abner (2014) –Wife, Annie (2013) –Hooverville Denizen/Tourist/Cabinet Member MALLORY COTTON (Featured Dancer) This is Mallory’s first performance with Mill Creek Theatre.
*BRENDON DARBY (Chorus) THEATRE Little Women (2105) –Mr. Davis, Tuna Fish Eulogy (2014) –Albert, A Cold Day in Hell (2014) –Steven Lynd, Twice Upon a Time (2014) –Soldier, Li’l Abner (2014) –Mayor Dawgmeat, Pride and Prejudice (2014) –Mr. Collins, The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood (2013) –Ensemble, Annie (2013) –Hooverville Denizen/Roosevelt Cabinet Member/ Bert Healy’s Manager. Producion: Candid (2013) –Power Point Technician, Student Directed One Acts (2013) –Grip.
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Cast & Crew Managers *SYDNEY DAVIS (Chorus) This is Sydney’s first performance with Mill Creek Theatre.
**ALYSSA EBLEN (Chorus) THEATRE Little Women (2015) – Mrs. Gardner/Classmate, Tuna Fish Eulogy (2014) –Woman 1, A Cold Day In Hell (2014) –Maggie Ann, Twice Upon a Time (2014) –Cinderella, Li’l Abner (2014) –Moonbeam McSwain, Pride and Prejudice (2014) –Lydia, Annie (2013) –Orphan PRODUCTION Rapunzel;UnTangled (2014) –Tech. Candid (2014) –Sound Technician, The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood (2013) –Sound Technician *MARIAH ELLIOTT (Chours) THEATRE Li’l Abner (2014) – Chorus, Annie (2013) – Hooverville Denizen/NYC Citizen PRODUCTION Little Women (2015) –Grip, Tuna Fish Eulogy (2014) –Grip *JESSICA FANCZI (Chorus) THEATRE Little Women (2015) – Aunt March, Historically Bad First Dates (2014) –Debra, One Hundred Lies (2014) –Anne, Mother Goose (2014) –Child, Rapunzel;UnTangled (2014) –Princess Penelope, Li’l Abner (2014) –Dogpatcher, The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood (2013) –Donna, Annie (2013) –Hooverville Denizen/Dogcatcher/ NYC Tourist, The Jungle Book (2013) –Storyteller, Peter Pan (2013) –Croc /Pirate), The Prince and the Pauper (OMS) – Miles Hendon
MARIA FERNANDEZMAIQUIERA (Chorus) This is Maria’s first performance with Mill Creek Theatre. *SH’NEIL GASKIN (Chorus) THEATRE Harry’s Hotter at Twilight (2014) –Second Fine Diner, Li’l Abner (2014) –Stupefying Jones PRODUCTION Little Women (2015) –Costumes, The Somewhat True Take of Robin Hood (2013) –Costumes **ALLI GIBSON (Chorus) THEATRE Check Please (2014) –Girl, Alice In Wonderland Urban Edition (2014) –Alice PRODUCTION Little Women (2015) –Sound, Li’l Abner (2014) -ASM *JAKE HATCHER (Johnny Casino) THEATRE Cooking Can Be Murder (2014) –Cassonova. Twice Upon a Time (2014) –Abra, A Cold Day in Hell (2014) –Tony, Li’l Abner (2014) –Available Jones, Pride and Prejudice (2014) –Mr. Bennett, Beauty and the Beast (2013) –Beast, Annie (2013) –Bundles, Trixie the Teen Detective (2012) –Luigi PRODUCTION Miss Mill Creek Pageant & Portray Pageant (2014) –Lights, No Problem (2012) –Grip
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Cast & Crew Managers *ERIC HAWKINS (Vince Fontaine) THEATRE Cooking Can Be Murder (2014) –Howie Diddot, Alice in Wonderland: - Urban Edition (2014)– Turtle, Check Please (2013) –Guy PRODUCTION Little Women (2015) –Grip **JARED HAYES (Eugene) THEATRE Cooking Can Be Murder (2014) –Detective Rufus Anette Biddle, Rapunzel; UnTangled (2014) –Spider, The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood (2013) –Friar Tuck, Beauty and the Beast (2013) –Isabell, Annie (2013) –Louis Howe/Hooverville Denizen, NYC Flasher/NYC Actor, Trixie the Teen Detective (2012) –Gunther, Hairball (2012) –Dr. Goodstein, School Daze (2011) –Positive Boy/Invisible *ERIN HENRY (Featured Dancer) THEATRE Cooking Be Murder (2014) –Carrie Oakley, Rapunzel; UnTangled (2014) – Eleanor, The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood (2013) –Merry Man, Annie (2013) –Servant/ Usherette, The Wiz (2012) -Munchkin/Citizen
“Tell yourself that the world is outside, that it’s not to be hidden from you, that you are going to thrust yourself forward and be relaxed in the world. You have chosen a field where you’re going to be hurt to the blood. But to retreat from the pain is death” Stella Adler, The Art of Acting
*GERMAN HERNANDEZ (Chours) THEATRE Cooking Can Be Murder (2014) –Robin Banks, Watch (2014) –Toby, Twice Upon A Time (2014) –Stupid the Dwarf, LI’l Abner (2014) –Romeo Scragg, The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood (2013) –Extra, Mother Goose (2012) –3rd Little Pig, 100 Lies (2012) –Friend, PRODUCTION Mill Creek’s Got Talent (2015) –Sound, Tuna Fish Eulogy (2014) –Spotlight, Miss Mill Creek (2014) –Spotlight, Pride and Prejudice (2014) –Lights, Candid (2014) –ASM, Night of One Acts (2013) –Grip, Annie (2013) –Grip *GRAYDON HIDALGO (Featured Dancer) THEATRE Cooking Can Be Murder (2014) –Sam the Baker, Alice in Wonderland Urban Edition (2014) –Passenger 3, Check Please (2014) –Manny, Li’l Abner (2014) -Clem Scragg, Jungle Book (2013) –First Wolf, Oliver! (2012) –Oliver **TONI HILL (Stage Manager) THEATRE Cooking Can Be Murder (2014) –Reenactment Player, Li’l Abner (2013) –Chorus, Liberated Cinderella (2013) –Nell, Annie (2013) –Orphan PRODUCTION Little Women (2015) –Wing Manger, Tuna Fish Eulogy (2014) – ASM, Rapunzel: UnTangled (2014) –Spotlight, Alice in Wonderland - Urban Edition (2013) –Stage Manager
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Cast & Crew Managers DANNIE HOUSTON (Chorus) This is Dannie’s first performance with Mill Creek Theatre.
JESSIE HYATT (Chorus) This is Jessie’s first performance with Mill Creek High School
*ASHLEY HWANG (Rizzo) THEATRE Harry’s Hotter at Twilight (2014) –Fine Diner, Annie (2013) – Grace, Beauty and the Beast (2011) –Silly Girl PRODUCTION Little Women (2014) –Costumes, Cooking Can Be Murder (2014) –Grip, Li’l Abner (2014) ASM/ Sound, Pride and Prejudice (2014) –Costumes *JON JAMESON (Danny Zuko) THEATRE Litle Women (2015) –Professor Bhaer/ Man at Ball, In The Heights (2015) – Graffiti Pete, Pride and Prejudice (2014) –Mr. Darcy, Locked In (2013) –John, Pressure (2013) –Alex, Annie (2013) – Rooster, Flowers for Algernon (2013) –Joe. PRODUCTION Candid (2013) –Grip, No Problem (2012) –Grip. FILM Principles (2010) –David. Jonathan has also been an extra in Vampire Diaries, (2014) –Whitmore College Student, Red Band Society (2014) – Patient, and The DUFF (2015) –Prom Scene.
*ASHLEY KING (Chorus) THEATRE Rapunzel;UnTangled (2014) –Queen Abigail, The Somwhat True Tale of Robin Hood (2013) –Fawning Lady, To Date or Not To Date (2013) –Witch Sister. PRODUCTION Little Women (2015) –Grip, Night of One Acts (2014) –Costumes, Night of One Acts (2013) –Costumes, Annie (2013) –Costumes/ Grip, Flowers for Algernon (2013) –Costumes, Canterville Ghost (2012) –Light Trainee *ALEX KING (Doody) THEATRE Little Women (2015) –Mr. Dashwood, Rapunzel;Untangled (2014) –Sir Brighton, Li’l Abner (2014) –Pappy Yoakum, The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood (2013) –Merry Man. PRODUCTION A Cold Day In Hell (2014) –Grip. **JORDYN LEVINE (Jan) THEATRE Tuna Fish Eulogy (2014) –Cherry, Historially Bad First Dates (2014) –Statue of Liberty, Rapunzel; Untangled (2014) –Millie, Li’l Abner (2014) Ensemble, The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood (2013) –Fawning Lady, Annie (2013) –Warbucks’ Servant PRODUCTION Little Women (2015) –ASM, Cooking Can Be Murder (2014) –Costumes, Night of One Acts (2014) –Mics, Flowers for Algernon (2013) – Costumes, Trixie The Teen Dectective (2013) –Sound Trainee
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Cast & Crew Managers ALI LOPEZ (ASM/Sound Manager) THEATRE Harry’s Hotter at Twilight (2014) –Third Fine Diner PRODUCTION Cooking Can Be Murder (2014) –Costumes *PAIVEN MALONEY (Patty Simcox) THEATRE Cooking Can Be Murder (2014) –Taylor, Alice in Wonderland - Urben Edition (2014) –Junior, Li’l Abner (2014) –Featured Dancer, Cinderella (2013) –Smeridina, Wicked, JR. (2013) –The Wizard, The Jungle Book (2013) –Kaa, Oliver! (2012) –Dodger, Peter Pan (2012) –Tinkerbell, How It Really Happened (2011) – Agent 108, Alice In Wonderland (2010) –Alice, Queen Midas (2009) –Queen Midas RANDY MANSOUR (Featured Dancer) This is Randy’s first performance with Mill Creek Theatre.
*ATHAN MASCHAS (Featured Dancer) THEATRE Cooking Can Be Murder (2014) –Joe/Bad Howie, Dorothy In Wonderland: Urban Edition (2014) – White Rabbit, Li’l Abner (2014) –Hairless Joe, Liberated Cinderella (2013) –King of Swing, PRODUCTION Little Women (2015) –Lights Rapunzel: Untangled (2014) –Grip
*CHELSEA MCCLENDON (Chorus) THEATRE Little Women (2015) –Marmee, Alice in Wonderland - Urban Edition (2014) –Cyclist PRODUCTION Harry’s Hotter at Twilight –Director. **BRADLEY MCGREW (Sonny LaTierri) THEATRE Little Women (2015) –John Brooke, Rapunzel;UnTangled (2014) –Prince Charles, Li’l Abner (2014) Lonesome Polecat, The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood (2013) –Allan Adale, Annie (2013) –Chorus, Beauty and the Beast (2013) –The Captain, and Trixie the Teen Detective (2012) – Ted Nederson/Eagle Scout/ Leader of Girl Scout Troupe BRIANNE MELTON (Featured Dancer) The is Brianne’s first performance with Mill Creek Theatre.
*LEAH MERRITT (Singer on the Radio/ Featurd Dancer) THEATRE Little Women (2015) –Older Amy, Li’l Abner (2014) –Featured Dancer
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Cast & Crew Managers OLIVIA NASH (Chours) This is Olivia’s first performance with Mill Creek Theatre.
*BRI NATIONS (Chorus) THEATRE Little Women (2015) –Lotty/Servant, Alice In Wonderland - Urban Edition (2014) –Sever. Li’l Abner (2014) –Scarlett, Check Please (2013) –Mary PRODUCTION Rapunzel;UnTangled (2014) –Grip, A Cold Day In Hell (2014) –Grip. The Almost True Tale of Robin Hood (2013) –Grip *ALEXANDRIA NEWSOM (Miss Lynch) THEATRE Cooking Can Be Murder (2014) –Paige Turner, (2014) Alice in Wonderland-Urban Eidtion–Queen of the Park, The Liberated Cincerella (2013) –Aunt *GABRIELLA NORTON (Cha-Cha DiGregorio) THEATRE Cooking Can Be Murder (2014) –Prom Attendee/Dog Walker/ Good Howie, Alice In Wonderland - Urban Edition (2014) –Grinning Cat, Li’l Abner (2014) –Featured Dancer, The Liberated Cinderella (2013) –Page One, The Jungle Book –Messua, Oliver!–Milkmaid, Peter Pan –Indian, Alice In Wonderland, Jr. –Lily PRODUCTION Little Women (2014) –Prop Master, Student Directed One Acts (2014) –Grip, The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood (2013) –Grip
**SAVANNAH PEAT (Frenchy) THEATRE Little Women (2015) – Hannah, Tuna Fish Eulogy (2014) –Mrs. Scully, Watch (2014) –Sam, Voices (2014) –Claire Williams, Li’l Abner (2014) –Mammy Yoakum, Candid (2013) –Nikki Toefler, Beauty and the Beast (2013) – Cleo the Cat, Annie (2013) –Tessie, Trixie The Teen Detective (2012) –Mildred, Hairball (2012), The Wiz (2012) –Munchkin/Winkie, School Daze (2011) PRODUCTION Cooking Be Murder (2014) –Wing Manager, Night of One Acts (2013) –Grip, Night of One Acts (2012) –Costumes **ALEXIS POP (Chorus) THEATRE Little Women (2015) – Jenny Snow/Sally, Alice in Wonderland - Urban Edition (2014) –Duchess, Check Please (2014) – Melanie, Li’l Abner (2014) –Chorus, The Jungle Book (2013) –Nyra, Oliver! (2012) –Charley. PRODUCTION Miss Mill Creek (2014) –Grip, Night of One Acts (2014) –Costumes/Grip, Rapunzel;UnTangled (2014) –Costumes/Grip, Pride and Prejudice (2014) –Costumes
“The stage is a magic circle where only
the most real things happen, a neutral territory outside the jurisdiction of Fate where stars may be crossed with impunity. A truer and more real place does not exist in all the universe.” -P.S. Baber, Cassie Draws the Universe
*Thespian **Thespian Officer
Cast & Crew Managers *ABNEY ROBERTSON (Chorus) THEATRE Little Women (2015) – Beth, Li’l Abner (2014) –Chorus, Annie (2013) –Chorus PRODUCTION Cooking Can Be Murder (2014) –Sound, Tuna Fish Eulogy (2014) –Grip, Night of One Acts (2014) –Co-Prop Master, Rapunzel;UnTangled (2014) –Sound, Pride and Prejudice (2014) – Microphone Technician, The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood (2014) –Microphone Technician, Night of One Acts (2013) –Spotlight Operator, Flowers for Algernon (2013) –Grip, No Problem (2012) –Grip *BURNS ROBERTSON (ASM/Wing Manager) THEATRE Harry’s Hotter at Twilight (2014) –Offstage Voice PRODUCTION Mill Creek’s Got Talent (2015) –Lights, Cooking Can Be Murder (2014) –Lights, Night of One Acts (2014) –Grip, Miss Mill Creek (2014) – Lights, Rapunzel: Untangled (2014) –Lights, Li’l Abner (2014) –Lights/Grip, Mill Creek’s Got Talent (2013) –Lights, The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood (2013) –Grip, Miss Mill Creek (2013) –Lights **DOMINIC RUDIN (Kenickie) THEATRE Little Women (2015) – Younger Laurie, Li’l Abner (2014) –Dr. Rassmussen T. Finsdale/Crony, Annie (2013) –Bert Healy/ Hooverville Denizen, To Date or Not to Date (2013) –Puck, The Mysterious Case of Humpty Dumpty (2012) –Police Chief, Beauty and the Beast (2012) –Lumiere, the Candelabra PRODUCTION Tuna Fish Eulogy (2014) –Stage Manager and No Problem (2012) –Grip
*KIERSTYNN SCHULZE (Marty) THEATRE Little Women (2015) – Meg, Rapunzel;UnTangled (2014) –Rapunzel, The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood (2013) –Fawning Lady, Annie (2013) –Annette PRODUCTION Cooking Can Be Murder (2014) –Microphone Technician, Tuna Fish Eulogy (2014) –Light Grip, Li’l Abner (2014) –Dance Captain, Night of One Acts (2014) – Sound Technician, Pride and Prejudice (2014) –Costumes, Flowers for Algernon (2013) – Costumes **JACK SHARP (Chorus) THEATRE Cooking Can Be Murder (2014) –Jane Smith, Rapunzel:;UnTangled (2014) –Peter, The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood (2013) –Merry Man, Mother Goose (2013), Jack/Wall/Spider/Sam, 100 Lies (2012) –Brother, PRODUCTION Mill Creek’s Got Talent (2015) –Lights, Little Women (2015) –Lights, Tuna Fish Eulogy (2014) –Lights, Miss MIll Creek (2014) Lights, Night of One Acts (2014) –Lights, Mill Creek’s Got Talent (2014) Lights, Li’l Abner (2014) –Lights, Candid (2013) –Spotlight, Miss Mill Creek (2013) – Lights, Night of One Acts (2013) –Lights, Beauty and the Beast (2013) –Spotlight, Annie (2012) – Spotlight, Flowers for Algernon (2013) –Lights, Miss Mill Creek (2012) –Lights/Spotlight, Trixie the Teen Detective (2012) –Lights, Mill Creek’s Got Talent (2012) –Lights, No Problem (2012) –Grip
“When you’re in a show, all through rehearsals Tech Week hovers out there like a magical holy grail. In reality, Tech Week is always a train wreck of missed cues, forgotten lines, malfunctioning set pieces and short tempers.” S.M. Stevens
*Thespian **Thespian Officer
Cast & Crew Managers *REECE SHARPE (ASM/Wing Manager) THEATRE Cooking Can Be Murder (2014) – Master of Ceremony, Rapunzel:Untangled (2014) –Tobias, The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood (2013) –Little John, Once Upon a Shoe (2013) –Reeve, 100 Lies (2012) –Gary PRODUCTION Tuna Fish Eulogy (2014) –Props, Night of One Acts (2014) –Lights, Li’l Abner (2014) –ASM, Annie (2013) –Grip CAMILA SUAREZ (Featured Dancer) THEATRE Li’l Abner (2014) –Featured Dancer
KAYLA TIDWELL (Chorus) This is Kayla’s first performance with Mill Creek Theatre.
KAIYAH VICKERS (Chorus) This is Kaiyah’s first performance with Mill Creek Theatre.
*JACK SKEEAN (Roger). THEATRE Little Women (2015) -Mr. Laurence, Li’l Abner (2014) –Evil Eye Fleagle/Chorus, and Annie (2013) –Santa Claus/Henry Perkins PRODUCTION Rapunzel;UnTangled (2014) – Microphone Technician, The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood (2013) –Lights AVERY WEINWURM (Chorus) THEATRE Harry’s Hotter at Twilight (2014) –Delivery Person, Little Princess (2014) – Captain Crewe PRODUCTION Little Women (2015) –Mics, Tuna Fish Eulogy (2014) –Grip
Congratulations on a job well done! Keep up the good work and continue to chase after your dreams. With God all things are possible. We love you! Mom and Kaden
GABY WASHINGTON (Chorus) This is Gaby’s first performance with Mill Creek Theatre.
Kayla Tidwell -Chorus Kayla Tidwell -Chorus
Kaiyah Vichers -Chorus
We are so proud of you of proud and you your success! and yourKeep up the desire success! Keep andthe up hard desire work. We love and hardyou! work. We love you! Love, Mom, Dad, Erica, Love, Mom, and Buddy! Dad, Erica, *Thespian and Buddy!
**Thespian Officer
Jon Jameson -Danny Zuko Jon, Whether it is one line, a supporting role, or the lead, you always put your heart into every performance. We love that, and a million other things about you. Never give up! Never give in! And always remember that what other people think of you is none of your business; unless it’s a casting agent! Love you, Mom, Dad, Nana, Aunt Mairanne, Aunt Cindy, Uncle Jerry & Aunt Faythe, and Aunt Dorcas
Jillian, We’re proud of our “Sandy” and love you very much. Good luck sweetie! Love, Mumma, Daddy, Sissy, Nana Jane, Papa Joe, Nana Judy, Papa John, Auntie Fifie, Uncle Paul & Uncle Jay.
Jillian Argento -S andy
Alex King -Doody
We think you are an amazing actress and are very proud of all of your accomplishments in theatre these past four years! We love you! Mom and Dad
Savannah Peat -Frenchy
Savannah,
We are so excited to watch
you in Grease and to hear you sing!! We did not expect our quiet boy to become a We are so excited to watch you in Grease and to hear you sing!! We fine young man that enjoys did not expect our quiet boy to become a fine young man that enjoys performing on stage. We are performing on stage. We are proud ofproud your accomplishments. Break of your accomplishments. a leg! Break a leg! We love you. Dad, Mom, & Emily
We love you. Dad, Mom, & Emily
Celebrating many years of great entertainment. We know only amazing things lie ahead for you. Congratulations on all you have become, we couldn’t be any prouder. Love from Mom, Alex, Josh and Xman
Dominic Rudin -Kenickie
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Jordyn Levine -Jan
“Whatever you are, be a good one.” Love, Mom, Dad, Kate and Abraham Lincoln
Jack Skeean -Roger
Jared Hayes -Eugene Don’t know where the time has gone! It’s been so entertaining watching each and every performance over the last four years! Can’t wait to see your version of Eugene. Good luck & Break a leg!!
Beauty and The Beast (2013) –Isabel Rapunzel;UnTangled (2013) -Spider
Cooking Can Be Murder (2014) –Detective Rufus Anette Biddle
Annie (2013) –Louis Howe/Hooverville Denizen
Love you, Dad, Mom, Shelby, & Jackson Nana & Aunt Pam Pop-Pop Grandan & Grandmama
Little Women (2015) -Meg
Kiersty nn Schulz e -Mar ty Kierstynn Schulze -Marty
Kiersty, our love, we love you more than words can say... Mom & Dad
Kiersty, our love, we love you more than words can say... “This above all: To thine own self, be true.”
-Shakespeare
We’re so proud of you! Love, Mommy, Daddy & Angelina Gabriella Norton - Cha-Cha DiGregorio
“All our dreams can come true – if we have the courage to pursue them.” - Walt Disney
Abne y Rober tson -Chor u s
Little Women (2015) -Beth
Abney I am so proud of you and love you! Dad
“Whether you think you can, or think you can’t, you’re probably right.” - Henry Ford
Great job Burns. I love you! Dad Burns Robertson - ASM/Wing Manager
Paiven Maloney -Patty Simcox
You are the sparkle that brightens our day, the warmth that sits in our hearts and the excitement that makes life worth living. You have worked so hard and we are amazed by your talent....now about your room. Love you so. Mom, Dad, Josh, Aubree, Candace, Casey, Danny and Kayla Tidwell -ChorusEric Hawkins -Vince Fontaine Carter.
Leah Meritt -Featured Dancer -Singer on the Radio
“When we are motivated by goals that have deep meaning, by dreams that need completion, by pure love that needs expressing, then we truly live life.” – Greg Anderson You inspire me son. All of our love, forever. Mom & Lauren
Alec Beard - Teen Angel
We are very proud of you, Leah! Break a leg! Love, Mom & Dad
Brad McGrew - SonnyLaTierri Love, Mom & Dad.
Adam Breazeale -Chorus
“So proud of you, Jake and the young man you’ve become! You’re awesome!
Jake Hatcher -Johnny Casino
Okay, maybe you have ONE chocolate chip. We love you Brad, and we couldn’t be more proud! Much love, Mom, Dad, Meg and Rach xo xo
AJ, We are so proud of you and your hard work! Keep aiming high! Love, Mom, Dad & Grace
Alyssa, Seeing you light up the stage makes us so happy! We are so proud of all your hard work and dedication that you put into the Mill Creek Theater program. We love you!
Alyssa Eblen -Chorus
Annie (2013) -Orphan
Mom, Dad, Collin, and Cameron
Li’l Abner (2014) -Moonbeam McSwain
Good luck, Maria! We are so proud of you. Your hard work will pay off this weekend. Have fun! Love, George, Melanie and Jordan
“Gaby-You will always be our superstar”. Gaby Washington, Chorus
Love mom, dad, Chris, and Ryan
Maria Fernandez-Maiquiera -Chorus
We are so proud of you. We wish you the Graydon Hidalgo Featured best asDancer you graduate this year and go on to pursue your dreams! Eric Hawkins -Vince Fontaine
GERMAN GERMAN ANDRES ANDRES Hijo, Hijo, tu tu dedicación dedicación yy entrega entrega aa lo lo que que tanto tanto te te apasiona apasiona ,, nos nos hace hace sentir sentir muy muy orgullosos orgullosos de de titi !!!! Disfruta Disfruta ,, baila baila ,, canta canta yy entrega entrega lo lo mejor mejor de de titi en en este este musical musical yy en en todos todos los los proyectos proyectos que que emprendas emprendas en en tu tu vida vida ... ... Lucha Lucha con con todas todas tus tus fuerzas fuerzas por por alcanzar alcanzar tus tus sueños sueños !!!! Porque Porque siempre siempre estaremos ahí para apoyarte y compartir compartir cada cada uno uno de de tus tus logros. logros. Te Te amamos amamos ... ...
Jack Sharp -Chorus
PAPÁ PAPÁ ,, MAMÁ MAMÁ yy EMILY EMILY
Jack we are so proud of you, your hard work and your Jack we are so proud of you, your attitude... hard work and your attitude... and of course your hand jive. and of course your hand jive. We love you so much. We love you so much. Mom & Dad Mom & Dad
German Hernandez -Chorus
Congrats Eric!
Avery, You have worked so hard preparing for Grease.
We are so proud of you!! Love Mom & Matt
Avery Weinwurm -Chorus
Graydon Hidalgo -Featured Dancer
Jessie Fanczi -Chorus
Graydon,
We love you in every role. Mom and Dad
“God is my strength and power, He makes my way perfect.� -2 Samuel 22:3 Congratulations Jessie! We love you so much! You are an amazing young lady and you make us proud every day. Keep doing great things! Love, Mom, Dad, Steven, & Sarah Grace
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Troupe 6855 Student Officers Alyssa Eblen Alli Gibson Jared Hayes Toni Hill
Jordyn Levine
Bradley McGrew Savannah Peat Alexis Pop Dominic Rudin Jack Sharp
2014-2015 Executive Board Director: Katherine Alexander Co-President - Deborah Prosser Co-President - Stephen Hatcher Vice President: Amy Sharp Secretary: Mary Beth Peat Treasurer: Mary Susan Robertson
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Royce Johnson
Tiny Miss Sweetheart
Lucy Wakefield
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Callie Cheer, Miss Sweetheart
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