Playbill: Scenes From A Quarantine by Mara Rosenbloom

Bernotas Middle School Drama Richard F. Bernotas Middle School Crystal Lake, IL

Richard F. Bernotas Middle School

PRESENTS

SCENES FROM A QUARANTINE by Lindsey Price

Directed by: Mrs. Mara Rosenbloom Ms. Catherine Plunkett

SCENES Easy Peasy!

Sky

Love in Quarantine

Romeo, Juliet

Gone

Dani

Just Like The Rest Of Us

Robin, Wren

Keeping Busy

Sky

Best Friends

Alex, Co

Breakout Room

Greer, Bay, Sam

Desperate Times

Marley

Meanwhile...

Lucky, Shadow

Day Whatever...

Sky

Retraction

Jesse

Meetings are Hell

War, Pestilence, Famine, Death (The Four Horsemen)

Guilt

Dorian

Best Friends - Thwarted Sunshine

August, Co Sky

CAST Cast Members Sky

Madeline Berenson

Romeo

Dylan Eckhardt

Juliet, Wren

Josie Baker

Dani

Lily Brooks

Robin

Maris Agee

Alex, August

Alyssa Johnston

Story Thiegs

Bay

Sydney Fox

Greer

Molly Sromek

Sam

Allie DeSando

Marley, War

Lindsey Orzehoskie

Shadow

Liz Chamberlin

Lucky

Kaitlyn Kaiser

Jesse, Dorian

Lizzie Meyer

Pestilence

Keira Kozlowski

Death

Annabella Getty

Famine

Cheyenne Edwards

MEET THE CAST Maris Agee

as Robin

This will be Maris’s fourth production on stage, (White Rabbit, Alice in Wonderland), (Molly, Annie), (Matilda, Matilda) were her first ever roles. Maris’s favorite role was when she recently played Baloo, The Jungle Book, at Glacier Ridge Elementary in 2020. Mairs enjoys writing, singing, and dancing. Maris will be attending CYT this summer, a theatrical program for youth, and participating in Showbiz Kidz, Junior; where she hopes to continue to learn the various aspects of onstage acting.

Josie Baker

as Juliet, Wren

Josie Baker is so excited to be in the school production this year! Josie has always had a love of theater and has been acting since 2nd grade. Josie has done past shows such as Madagascar Jr. and the Jungle Book. Josie also enjoys baking, reading, playing the piano and is excited to be doing track and field this year. Josie would like to thank Mrs. Rosenbloom for being such a great and supportive director! She would also like to thank her castmates and crew for all their hard work and her wonderful family for always encouraging her to try her best!

Madeline Berenson

as Sky

Madeline is honored to be a part of such a dedicated production, and is thankful for such a dedicated and motivated cast. In the past she has been part of productions from elementary school on. She played the role of Debby Carrots in the 2019’s Bernotas production Two Colorful Acts. She also played the part Taylor Mckessie in the 2019’s Crystal Lake Park District production “High School Musical Jr.”, and starred in the role as Annie in the 2020’s production “Annie Jr.”. Madeline Berenson is an 8th grade student here at Bernotas Middle School, as well as an actress, softball player, singer, dancer, song writer, artist, flautist, friend, older sister, daughter, and a pet owner. She would like to thank Mrs. Rosenbloom and Mrs. Plunkett for being such great directors, her dogs for being a great audience, her sister for helping her memorize her lines, her parents for their support, and the amazing cast and crew!

MEET THE CAST Lily Brooks

as Dani

Lily Brooks is so happy to be a part of this play. She was the head of the snake in the Jungle Book musical and she was Mel the main character of a musical at her camp. She is a 6th grade student at Bernotas middle school. Lily plays soccer for Crystal Lake Force and is on the elite team. She has 2 brothers and one older sister. Lily likes Starbucks and going shopping with her friends. She also likes to go swimming and spend her vacations in Arizona. Lily is playing the part of Dani in this play and is very grateful for her part. She is so excited for the play.

Liz Chamberlin

as Shadow

Liz is very excited to be a part of this year's bernotas play! She has done the central high school theatre camp for three years and had a lot of fun. In her free time she likes to do gymnastics, play outside with her friend Story, and look at her phone. She would like to thank Mrs. Rosenbloom for helping her and her family for being supportive.

Allie DeSando

as Sam

Allie has gotten the privilege of being a Snail in the musical Toad and Frog in 2016, a hyena in the musical the Lion King in 2017, Anita in 101 Dalmations in 2018, and a nun in the musical The Sounds of Music in 2019. Allie is a student in 7th grade at Richard Bernotas Middle School. Some of her hobbies include soccer, art, gaming, acting, and babysitting some pets. Allie enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Her dream job is to be a marine biologist. She enjoys swimming and being in the warm sun and ocean water with a breeze. Allie is extremely excited for this year’s performance! Allie would like to thank all her friends, family members, and teachers who have supported her throughout this tough year.

MEET THE CAST Dylan Eckhardt

as Romeo

Dylan is excited to be in the show because it is his first one. He originally played a role in last year's show, but that one got canceled. This year in the show he plays Romeo from the Love in Quarantine scene. Also this year, he's the only boy in the entire play. This is his second year at Bernotas Middle School, any hopes things can go back to normal soon, cuz he doesn't like all this new half remote half not school. He misses all of the interesting after school activities you could do last year. He likes to read in his off-time, and for some reason is very intelligent in Star Wars.

Cheyenne Edwards

as Famine

Cheyanne is a funny,caring,and really fun to be around. She has done chorus in elementary school and choir in middle school,this is her first school production at Bernotas. She is ready to work. She can not wait to show everyone the show.

Sydney Fox

as Bay

Sydney Fox is twelve years old. She is in sixth grade. She enjoys being in anything theater related. In school she enjoys writing, reading, gym, and math. Outside of school Sydney likes to rock climb, skateboard, hang out with friends, and be outside. She has one dog named Stanley. He is six years old and is an English Bulldog. Sydney is an only child. For rock climbing she is on a team and she climbs at North Wall. Sydney has been climbing for about two years now and really loves it. For this play she is acting as Bay in the scene Breakout Room.

MEET THE CAST Annabella Getty

as Death

Annabella loves theatre and is passionate about dance. She has been dancing since she was 18 months old! She takes piano, voice, and clarinet lessons at Encore and likes to play outside. Annabella has been in many Sage musicals and plays, along with the Central High School theatre summer camp production of “Seussical the Musical.” Annabella is a 6th-grade student here at Bernotas Middle School who likes tech, crafts, and nature. She enjoys listening to music while drawing at home or doing one of her countless crafts. She is a current cadette member of Girl Scouts and is training to become a P.A. (Program Aide). Annabella has many coding robots and is a former gymnast. Overall, Annabella is a remarkable girl who will help people in need, will always be resourceful, and stand up for what’s right for nature and humanity.

Alyssa Johnston Alyssa Johnston Is very excited to be in this year's production of Scenes From a Quarantine. In the past, Alyssa has been in many small productions at the Raue Center’s Stage Studio. She has also been in Kéanu’s Moon in 2016, Peter Pan in 2017, and The Little Mermaid in 2019. Alyssa is in 7th grade. She's been acting since she was 7 years old. She would like to thank Mrs. Plunkett & Mrs. Rosenbloom for making this year's production the best. She's also very thankful for her parents' support and help throughout her acting career. Alyssa hopes you enjoy the show and the effort and time put into it.

Kaitlyn Kaiser

as Lucky

This is Kaitlyn Kaiser. Her role in the play is Lucky. Lucky is a happygo-lucky dog that is very energetic. She did her first play was “The Jungle Book”. she did her first play when she was 11. Kaitlyn likes doing plays because she loves seeing peoples face light up as they see the characters talking and acting on stage. Kaitlyn enjoys her role as Lucky because Lucky is very energetic and easily distracted and Kaitlyn is energetic and easily distracted basically everyday of her life.

MEET THE CAST Keira Kozlowski

as Pestilence

Keira Kozlowski is very excited to be in her first performance with Richard Bernotas Middle School. She has been in a few productions before. Keira was a part of 2 productions with Crystal Lake Central High School’s Summer Theater camp. In 2018 she was a part of “Beauty and the Beast jr.” and in 2019 she was a part of “Seussical the Musical jr.” as well. One of the reasons Keira enjoys acting is because of dance. She has been dancing for 9 years with Judith Svalander School of Ballet. She has been part of their winter performances of “The Nutcracker” since 2013 as well of some of their spring performances. She played a cat in their performance of “Cinderella” and a royal child in their performance of “Sleeping Beauty.” Keira would also like to thank all of her family for all of their support. SHe would also like to thank Mrs. Rosenbloom for all the time she has been putting into this production to make it happen!

Lizzie Meyer

as Jesse, Dorian

Elizabeth (Lizzie) Meyer is very glad and grateful to be a part of the 2021 play presentation of Scenes From a Quarantine. As someone who went through around 2-3 seasons of Musical Theatre, working with the crew of Two Colorful Acts, and a practice of a canceled showing for Romeo and Juliet; Suessified, she is very excited to be a part of a finished production with the roles she got. Lizzie is a student of Bernotas Middle School, a friend, and hopefully a future artist or creator of some sort. She’s happy to be where she is now, and none of it would be possible without the help and support of the people around her such as parents and teachers- so to them she owes her thanks.

MEET THE CAST Lindsey Orzehoskie

as Marley, War

Lindsey is an 8th grader at Bernotas Middle School. She has been into theater ever since she was in pre-school musicals at her church. Lindsey loves to paint and was on stage crew here when she was in 6th grade. Lindsey loves hanging out with her two dogs, Charlotte & Fiona. She participates in Student Council, NJHS, and Viking Mentors at Bernotas. Lindsey will be going to Crystal Lake South High school next year and is hoping to continue doing theater there! Lindsey is very happy to be a part of “Scenes of a Quarantine” and looks forward to all of the memories that she is going to make during this amazing production!

Molly Sromek

as Greer

Sixth grader Molly Sromek is super excited and honored to be in this wonderful production. In the past, she has been in other school and non-school plays and musicals, including her elementary school’s 2020 production of “The Jungle Book.” Along with acting, Molly loves to do art, and performing of any kind, especially singing. Molly would like to thank Mrs. Rosenbloom and Mrs. PLunkett for doing a great job with this online production and making it a great experience. Enjoy the show!

Story Thiegs

as Co

Story is super exciting to be in the middle school play this year! She loves theater and she is super happy that she gets to be in this show. Story is a 6th grader at Bernotas and will be in many of the plays to come. She is having so much fun practicing her role and talking about the show with others. Story enjoys reading, hanging out with friends, watching youtube, and playing with her pug Basil. Although this has been a weird year, Story has been having lots of fun at Bernotas so far. She is sad that the show is over zoom but she is happy that she got the opportunity to be a part of it. She hopes that you enjoy it! :)

MEET THE CAST Mrs. Mara Rosenbloom (Director) Mrs. Rosenbloom is honored to be a part of such a phenomenal production, and is thankful for such a dedicated and motivated cast. In the past, she has been part of productions from elementary school on, and was the back-of-house director for 2015's Bernotas production, “Outrageous Fortune”, and the director for 2016’s production, “Crumpled Classics”, and 2017’s production “What Happened After Once Upon A Time”, along with 2018's One-Act Play Festival and 2019's Two Colorful Acts. Mrs. Rosenbloom is one of the Spanish teachers here at Bernotas, as well as a consummate nerd, tech geek, craft-lover, wife, mom, and fur-parent. She would like to thank Mrs. Plunkett for being such a patient and wonderful partner for this year’s play, her husband for his support, and the amazing cast and crew!

BREAK A LEG!

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This year's production was a combined effort of dozens of students and staff, as well as the temperamental internet and technology platforms necessary to create this show! • • • • • • • •

A very special thank you goes out to: All the student actors who made this show a reality. All the parents, guardians, family members, pets, and neighbors who were ridiculously patient with our learning curve. The RBMS Administration and faculty who were so supportive of our show Zoom for their platform The internet, for allowing us to be together even when we can't C&P Custom Printing for our amazing merch Alex Ross for our personal and unique logo and merch design The "tiny human", for being so patient with endless rehearsals at home and in the car

DIRECTOR'S NOTES There is simply so much that can be said about this past year (plus a few months). A year ago February, we were in the beginning stages of rehearsals for a show we never got to perform. Instead, we got to live in "unprecedented times" to "flatten the curve" while "masking up" and learning all about remote learning, Zoom, Google Meets, Google Classroom, the limitations of the internet... But in the midst of it all, we found refuge in the arts. Free concerts streamed through channel after channel. New movies were released on streaming services instead of the theaters. Broadway shows streamed on YouTube. And so, when given the opportunity, the RBMS Drama students chose to push forward with a virtual play.This show explores the variety of emotions and situations we all went through during the early phases of our stay-at-home order: anticipation, the bread baking days, the Tiger King days, the "get me out of the house" days... all from a student perspective. It speaks to their resilience and flexibility as they took on roles ranging from angsty teenagers to the COVID-19 virus itself, rehearsed and took direction through Zoom rehearsals, and performed via Zoom as well. These students, and all students really, are the heroes here. They've changed everything they know without much complaint, and many have even thrived in this more flexible environment. I could not be prouder of my actors this year for rising above all of our obstacles to put together a one-of-a-kind RBMS play. You all have taught me more than you can ever know!

Playbill: Scenes From A Quarantine

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Playbill: Scenes From A Quarantine

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