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The Phantom of the Opera

Christine Daae, a young soprano, has an unconventional relationship with the Phantom of the Opera. Raoul, a childhood friend of Christine, comes back to win over her heart. As the tension between these three heats up, everyone’s fate seems to rest in Christine’s hands.

Who will she choose? Her childhood sweetheart? or her deepest desire?

Adapted by Abney Robertson. Based on the novel by Gaston Leroux Directed by: Abney Robertson

Setting

Scene One - A corridor of the Paris Opera House Scene Two - The corridor leading to Christine’s dressing room & Christine’s dressing room Scene Three - The Manager’s office - that weekend Scene Four - A hotel parlor in Perros Scene Five - The Manager’s office, following Faust Scene Six - Christine’s residence, the home of Madame Valerius Scene Seven - A corridor in the Paris Opera House Scene Eight - The following day, leading to the roof of the opera house Scene Nine - Onstage of the Paris Opera House Scene Ten - A corridor of the Paris Opera House Scene Eleven - Erik’s lair Scene Twelve - Erik’s lair Scene Thirteen - The Daroga’s flat in Paris

Director *Abney Robertson

Abney Robertson has been an active participant in performing arts for over five years. She has worked behind the scenes on countless shows (including 12 at Mill Creek High School), performing as a chorus member in three musicals at Mill Creek as well as performing in the role of Beth March in Little Women. She has always held an interest in all art forms from visual arts to performing arts to the written word. The Phantom of the Opera is not only the first show she has directed, but the first play she has written. She will be attending the University of Georgia next year, studying animation in hopes of continuing her passion for art and story-telling. Abney is so thankful for the opportunity to tell Gaston Leroux’s story of The Phantom of the Opera through such an impactful medium and with the help of such an amazing cast and crew in addition to the support of her friends and family.

Cast and Crew

Raoul de Chagny: ................................................................*Brendon Darby Christine Daae: ...........................................................................**Alexis Pop Erik, The Phantom of the Opera: .............................................*Jack Skeean The Persian (Daroga): .............................................................*Sam Augustin Armand Moncharmin: ...............................................................*Alec Beard Firmin Richard: .............................................................................*Alex King Phillipe de Chagny: ................................................................*Sam Augustin Mamma Valerius: ..................................................................*Emily Brown Inspecteur Mifroid: .................................................................*Vanessa Rusu La Sorelli: ....................................................................................*Bri Nations La Carlotta: ................................................................................*Leah Merritt Chamber Maid: .....................................................................*Spencer Linton Theatre Doctor: .......................................................................*Vanessa Rusu *Thespian **Thespian Officer

Savannah, We are very excited to see Power Play and Fourteen Lines! Whether you are acting, teching or directing, we are proud of you! Good luck on your last high school theatre productions!

We love you!

Mom and Dad Savannah Peat Power Play, Director Fourteen Lines, Carly

A gunshot is heard. Which of the five characters did it and why? Was it the Goth girl? the Football star? The super-intelligent geek?

High school violence is a hot media topic, but it is too often simplistically portrayed by putting teens into tidy categories and pointing at the outsider. Power Play explores the realities and stereotypes of high school violence - not just the brutal shock of the school shooting, but also verbal harassment and bullying. Violence is about power. So is high school.

NOTE: PG 13 - This play requires the onstage appearance of a gun and contains mild profanity and mature themes. Not suitable for young children.

Written by: Lindsay Price Directed by: Savannah Peat Produced by special arrangement with Theatre Folk

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THEATRE ETTIQUETTE • • • • • • • • • •

Flash photography is not permitted during the performances. Cast members will be happy to pose for pictures after the show.

Silence all cell phones or beepers before the performance begins.

Leave the theatre during performance ONLY OUT OF NECESSITY. Don’t talk or make unnecessary noises during the show.

No food or drink permitted in the theatre.

Presentations of flowers, gifts, or similar recognitions are usually made offstage; exceptions should have prior approval of the director.

Never be openly critical of a performer or performance.

Arrive early enough to be seated before the lights dim.

When the curtain goes up, if the set pleases you, compliment the designer and crew by applauding.

Parents of cast and crew are kindly asked to stay after the last performance of the show to help strike the set.

**Savannah Peat Savannah has been in the Mill Creek Drama Department for all four years of her high school career, and is the only senior in her class to have starred in all four musicals. From starting out as a munchkin in The Wiz to ending as Carly in fellow director’s show Fourteen Lines- and teching various positions in between - each individual show has provided her with valuable lessons and personal growth through both the character played and the experience itself. By retaining lessons of strength and will from both Mrs. Scully in Tuna Fish Eulogy and Nicki in Candid, Savannah has picked a show with similar themes of endurance, and has implemented her prior experience with one act competition and Night of One Acts 2014 into her directing of Power Play.

Savannah is attending the University of Georgia in the fall and will miss every unique moment that exists within the department and each show’s process. Although it was her first time directing, having an extremely devoted cast along with a diligent stage manager, Alexis Pop, Power Play was the perfect conclusion to her high school theatre career- making it really go out with a bang.

Bitter: ..........................................................................................*Jessie Fanczi Beaker:.......................................................................................**Alyssa Eblen Beauty: ........................................................................................*Leah Merritt Brawn: .......................................................................................*Sam Augustin Belly: .....................................................................................**Dominic Rudin

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FOURTEEN LINES This challenging acting piece-praised in competition for ‘treating student characters with respect and affection and lack of stereotyping�-features the character of Carly, a teen-aged girl whose desire to achieve goals for herself constantly battles her impulse to help others.

Carly and her friends are all in danger of failing Senior English-and not graduating-if they do not do well on a final exam based on one task alone; the memorization and recitation of a Shakespearean sonnet.

NOTE: PG 13 - This play contains mild profanity and mature themes.

Not suitable for young children.

Written by: Alan Haehnel Directed by: Dominic Rudin Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French

Setting Scene One: An abandoned pile of tires in the woods Scene Two: An outside wall of the high school

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Director **Dominic Rudin

Dominic Rudin is in his third and final year at Mill Creek, and has been involved in the department all three of those years. Although Dominic does appreciate teching—gaining specific experience in that field by stage managing the 2014-2015 One Act Competition show Tuna Fish Eulogy, he finds himself most passionate about being onstage. He has been involved in all three musicals while he was at Mill Creek, with parts ranging from Bert Healy, the radio announcer from Annie to Kenickie, from Grease. Through this variety of parts, Dominic has grown to appreciate the versatility of theatre, and has applied that to his own one act. Dominic’s own convictions towards valuing shows that allow for great actor interpretation led him to decide on Fourteen Lines, a show that manages to incorporate a myriad of Shakespearean sonnets into a contemporary setting. This opportunity to direct a show—and star in his fellow director’s show, Power Play—has led Dominic to not only become more aware of the process that is completing a show, but also appreciate every actor for what they are talented at, regardless of the size of the role. “I cannot begin to explain how much I appreciate this opportunity, and I want to thank my cast for their notable dedication to the characters—it’s not easy sounding sincere when reciting a poem that was written nearly 400 years ago.”

Dominic will be attending University of Georgia in the fall and enrolling in their Honors Program with a tentative major in Biology and minor in Psychology.

Cast

Carly: ......................................................................................**Savannah Peat Carrie: ..........................................................................................*Jessie Fanczi Chris...............................................................................................*Alec Beard Stewart: ..........................................................................................*Jack Skeean Phil: ..........................................................................................**Brad McGrew Ms. Drew: .......................................................................*Chelsea McClendon Robin: ...........................................................................................*Rachel Hall Samantha: ..............................................................................**Jordyn Levine Jessica: ........................................................................................*Emily Brown Donna: ...................................................................................*Spencer Linton *Thespian **Thespian Officer

When extraordinarily challenged, those who overcome, deliver extraordinarily.

Jon Jameson Canned Hamlet, Horatio/Young Fortinbras

Jon, So proud of how you overcame the challenges thrown your way this year. Nothing speaks louder than success.

We have loved watching every minute of your being onstage. From your surprising performance as Joe, in “Flowers for Algernon”, to an award-winning performance as Rooster, in “Annie”, to thoughtful performances in your junior year’s Senior One-Acts, to decisive performances as the dashing Mr. Darcy, the endearing Professor Bhaer, and the irresistible Danny Zuko, you have consistently delivered - memorably and extraordinarily! We expect nothing less from your comedic performances as Horatio and Young Fortinbras in “Canned Hamlet”. Break a leg, but more importantly, have hella fun!

Love you to the moon and back, Mom and Dad

Canned Hamlet

A one-act satirical spoof of Shakespeare’s original Hamlet. Life ain’t easy for Hamlet. His dad is a ghost, his mother an adulterer, and he can’t make it through a soliloquy without being interrupted.

Written by: Tim Kochenderfer Directed by: Bradley McGrew Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts

Setting Scene 1: A guard platform at night Scene 2: The Castle Scene 3: Ophila’s room Scene 4: A guard platform at night Scene 5: A battlefield Scene 6: Hamlet’s room Scene 7: The Castle

Yo Brad!

Thank you for being such a great director and for all your support.

Jon

Bradley McGrew Canned Hamlet, Director Fourteen Lines, Phil

Director **Bradley McGrew

Bradley McGrew is a senior at Mill Creek High School, and has been a part of the theatre program for four years. He is a Georgia Thespian Officer and is planning to pursue theatre after graduating. Bradley has been heavily involved in the program both on stage and backstage. He has been a technician for multiple shows and is the Construction Crew Chief of the department in charge of construction for all productions here at Mill Creek. Along with the technical side of theatre, Bradley has performed in Trixie the Teen Detective (Ted Nederson), Beauty and The Beast (Captain), Lil Abner (Lonesome Polecat), The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood (Allen Adale), Rapunzel: Untangled (Prince Charles), Little Women (John Brooke), and Grease (Sonny LaTierri). Bradley is extremely blessed to have been given the opportunity to direct this year and work with such a talented group of actors. He thanks you all for being here to support these wonderful people and watch as all their hard work pays off.

Cast

Hamlet: ...................................................................................*Brendon Darby King Claudius: ............................................................................*Alec Beard Polonius: ........................................................................................*Alex King Horatio: ......................................................................................*Jon Jameson Bernardo: .........................................................................*Kierstynn Schulze Marcellus: ....................................................................................*Jack Skeean Laertes: ................................................................................*Abney Robertson Queen Gertrude: ..................................................................**Jordyn Levine Ghost: ........................................................................................*Emily Brown Vanderguard: ......................................................................**Dominic Rudin Cornelius: .................................................................................*Sam Augustin Francisco: .....................................................................................*Bri Nations Vampire: ............................................................................*Abney Robertson Old Maid: ..................................................................................*Rachel Hall Man: ................................................................................................*Alex King Knight: .........................................................................*Chelsea McClendon Squire: ...........................................................................................*Bri Nations Young Fortinbras: ......................................................................*Jon Jameson Richard III: .................................................................................*Alec Beard Guards: .........................*Emily Brown, *Rachel Hall, *Chelsea McClendon *Thespian **Thespian Officer

Show Producer *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 29th 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.

Show Crew

Lights: **Jack Sharp, *Burns Robertson Followspot: *Graydon Hidalgo Mics: *Erika Clark, Gaby Washington, **Alli Gibson Sound: Micheala Jordan Wing Managers: **Toni Hill, *German Hernandez Props: *Gabriella Norton, *Paven Maloney, **Jared Hayes, *Eric Hawkins Costumes: Madison Kay, *Ashley Hwang, *Ashley King, Lilly Modly, Brianne Melton Grips: *Athan Maschas, *Kayla Tidwell, *Alex Galucki, Andres Valencia, Avery Weinwurm, JT Cich

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Love, Mom, Dad, and Kate Jack Skeean Phantom of the Opera - Erik Fourteen Lines -Stewart Canned Hamlet -Marcellus

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“We are so happy that the two of you were able to have a class and work together this year!

We know it was one that you’ll never forget. So very proud of you both!!”

Much love, Dad, Mom, & Jackson Jared Haynes 13 Worst Breakups of All Time, Director Shelby Hayes 13 Worst Breakups of All Time, Veronica/ Backup/Extra

Writer: Ian McWethy Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts You think your breakup was bad? Eve Tonsil, an employee of the nonprofit company “Relationships for a Better Tomorrow” is here to take you on a tour of the thirteen worst breakups of all time, from the Cro-Magnon era to Civil War, to a smattering of modern-day breakups. A comedy that proves that no matter how hard someone has stomped on your heart...it could always be worse.

Scenes Number Number Number Number

13: “It’s Cute Until You Disagree” 12: “Don’t Shoot The Messenger (Especially When The Messenger Works For A Major Corporation)” 11: “Some Things Never Change” 10: “They’re Cute, But Man They Can Be Cruel”

Number 9: “Beauty Is In The Eye of The Beholder, Eve When The Beholder Is A Jerk” Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number

8: “The Civil War of Heartbreak” 7: “Karoke Isn’t Fun If ou Can’t Sing Or If You Get Dumped” 6: “It’s All Fun And Games Until Someone Gets Dumped” 5: “Money Can’t Buy You Love, But It Can Buy You A Ritzy Tomato With Gams From Here to Timbuktu” 4: “The Worst Kind Of Surprise” 3: “There Are Some Things You Really Can’t Forget” 2: “Certain Things Should Only Be Done If You Are Proposin Marriage” 1: “The Worst Breakup Of All Time, In the Key of Dumped”

The 13 worst Breakups of all time Cast Katie: Jenna Pangilinan Billy: Andres Valencia* Eve: Ansley Konkle Tina: Shule Chen* Teddy: Burns Robertson* Waitress: Brielle Caporale* Betty: Sh’Neil Gaskin Calvin: Zach Dunn Manager: Nathalia Ingles Rah: Christina Park Ug: Jeffrey Triemer* Tony: Geoffrey Norman* Shelly: Holly Rager* Stuffed Animal: Ali Lopez* Jessica: Brooke Peavy Elijah: Jeffrey Triemer* President Jefferson Davis: Burns Robertson* Veronica: Shelby Hayes* Buddy: Samuel Fisher* Amanda: Jenea Hemminger Cooper: Avery Weinwurm* Mandy: Ashley Hwang Chesterfield: Zach Dunn* Alarmist Girl: Sedona Boncore* Julie: Luren Walters Tyler: Jeffrey Triemer* Guy: Jake LaRosa* Charlie: Javier Martinez* Adam: Jake LaRosa* Abbey: Jennifer Brackett Friend: Emme Bolling* * indicates a double/triple cast

Crew

Stage Manager: Lily Modley Assistant Stage Manager; Nadiyah Jones

Emcee: Nikki Hanes* Eli: Javier Martinez* Jennier: Madison Mitchell* Melanie: Allison Johnson Louis: Andres Valencia* Wilma: Micheala Jordan Bill: Avery Weinwurm* Back-ups Ean Barrett* Sedona Boncore* Schule Chen* Sh’Neil Gaskin Nikki Hanes* Shelby Hayes* Nathalia Ingles* Allison Johnson* Ali Lopez* Andres Valencia* Extras Ean Barrett* Emme Bolling* T.B. Byas* Brielle Caporale* Sam Fisher* Nikki Hanes* Shelby Hayes* Jenae Hemminger* Nathalia Ingles* Ali Lopez* Javier Martinez* Madison Mitchell* Liv Wilson* Anna Clare Woody*

Director **Jared Hayes

Jared Hayes has been involved in the Mill Creek theatre department for his entire high school career, and has stared as many different characters in a variety of shows. Jared’s love of making people laugh allowed audiences to fall in love with his performances over and over again. Jared has enjoyed success in both the 6th period production class as well as in the musicals Annie and Grease. While Jared sincerely enjoyed his time spent acting in the department, his greatest accomplishment in his own eyes is directing the 5th period class along with his codirector Chelsea McClendon. Together Jared and Chelsea directed the hilarious Harry’s Hotter at Twilight and now proudly presents The 13 Worst Breakups of All Time. Over the coarse of the year Jared has thoroughly enjoyed his time spent directing the 5th period class and has often referred to it as the most rewarding experience of his life. He cannot put into words how immensely proud he is of all the work his cast has put into the show and cannot thank his co-director and friend Chelsea enough for all that she has done along side him this year. Although Jared is bound for the University of North Georgia the Mill Creek Theatre program will remain close to his heart for many years to come.

Director *Chelsea McClendon

Chelsea is a graduating senior at Mill Creek High School where she has performed as The Cyclist in Alice in Wonderland and Marmee in Little Women. She will also perform in the Senior Directed One Acts as Mrs. Drew in Fourteen Lines and The Knight in Canned Hamlet. Prior to her entry to Mill Creek High School, Chelsea spent her first three years with her former theatre department at Marcus High School in Dallas, Texas. Some of her favorite roles as an actress include Mrs. Squires in The Music Man, Elaine Harper in Arsenic and Old Lace, and Violet Gray in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. Her production experience during her time in high school includes directing Mill Creek’s production of Harry’s Hotter at Twilight with alongside her fellow co-director Jared Hayes.

Chelsea would like to thank Jared Hayes for all of the love and support he has shown over the course of this year, and making her senior year beyond memorable. She would also like to thank the talented students of fifth period for allowing her to be a part of their Theatre experience her senior year and bringing joy to her life everyday.

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Ansley Konkle -Eve Tonsil Break a Leg Ansley Konkle!

We can’t wait to see how much fun you bring to the role of Eve Tonsil in ‘The 13 Worst Breakups!’ So happy that you have found your passion on the theatre stage. Much Love, Mom and Dad

Congratulations to all our Senior Students!

I’m so proud of you!

Way to close out a I love you, fantastic year!

Here’s to you in all you do!

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