ST. AGNES ACADEMY ARTS PRESENTS
The IT Girl BOOK BY MICHAEL SMALL & BT MCNICHOLL MUSIC BY PAUL MCKIBBONS LYRICS BY BT MCNICHOLL THE IT GIRL is licensed and produced by permission from Concord Theatricals
Scenic Design JON BONNER
Costume Design GINO CHELAKIS Costume Coordinator JEWELL HANDY
Lighting Design MARK LEWIS
Sound Design ROBERTO AGUILAR
Production Stage Manager ALANNAH GRIMES '24 Choreography & Musical Staging JOHN BEASANT III
Director & Music Director JEREMY M. WOOD
ARTHUR W. BUCKLEY THEATRE October 5-8, 2023
THE CAST BETTY ..............................................................................................Coral Maxwell ‘24 JONATHAN ....................................................................................Charles Donnell ‘24 MONTY ......................................................................................Michael Latiolais ‘24* Declan Barbosa ‘25** ADELA ..................................................................................................Mia Dowler ‘24 MOLLY ..............................................................................................Gabbie Bode ‘25 DAISY ............................................................................................Anna Thompson ‘26 JANE ....................................................................................................Kate Palmer ‘25 MRS. VAN NORMAN/MRS. SULLIVAN ................................................Ayo Cardozo ‘24 MR. NOTTING .................................................................................David Calderon '25 MAN OF A THOUSAND FACES .........................................................Quinn Lesniak ‘24 SWINGS/CHORUS ..............................................Nico Puerto ‘25, Anna Thompson ‘26 Kate Palmer ‘25, Ayo Cardozo ‘24 *Mr. Latiolais performs Thursday, Saturday 7:00 pm, & Sunday 2:00 pm **Mr. Barbosa performs Friday & Saturday 1:00 PM
THE CREW PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER ................................................Alannah Grimes '25 DECK MANAGER .............................................................................Katie Olivero '26 DECK CREW..............................................Sebastian Puerto ‘26, Emma Johnston ‘27 Hillary Tang ‘26, Sydney Jamison ‘25 BUILD CREW .......................................Aislinn O Suilleabhain '27, Maggie Touma ‘26 Anne Marie Miguel ‘27, Brianna Smiley ‘27 Ceci Dion ‘24, Kendall McClure '27, Madison Martin ‘25 LIGHTING CREW/BOARD OP ...................................................Courtney Shopoff ‘24 LIGHTING CREW ..........................................................................Jayden Grannis ‘24 SOUND CREW ...............................................Ricky Ragazzo ‘26, Nguyen Nguyen '24 COSTUME MANAGERS ...........................................Molly Vance '25, Piper Egan ‘25 MAKEUP & HAIR .................................Maddie Escobedo ‘25, Arabelle Francisco ‘25 Lily Fellows ‘25, Stephanie Ratchford ‘27 PR MANAGER ................................................................................Ricky Ragazzo ‘26
SYNOPSIS OF SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT I Prologue “Black and White World”(Betty & Company) Scene 1: Waltham’s Department Store “Why Not?” (Betty & Girls) Scene 2: Jonathan’s Office “Stand Straight and Tall” (Jonathan) Scene 3: Waltham’s Department Store “IT” (Monty & Company) Scene 4: In Front of Waltham’s Scene 5: Betty’s Apartment and Adela’s Bedroom “Mama’s Arms” (Molly) “What to Wear?” (Betty, Molly, Adela, Mrs. Van Norman, Jonathan & Monty) Scene 6: The Ritz “IT” Reprise (Jonathan) Scene 7: Adela’s Bedroom “A Perfect Plan” (Adela) Scene 8: Jonathan’s Office and Coney Island “Coney Island” (Betty, Jonathan & Company) Scene 9: The Street Outisde Betty’s Apartment “Act I - Finale” (Adela & Company)
There will be one 15-minute intermission
ACT II Scene 1: Betty’s Apartment, The Street and Jonathan’s Office “Woman and Waif” (Company) Scene 2: Jonathan’s Office “Stay With Me/Left-Hand Arrangement” (Jonathan & Betty) Scene 3: Betty and Molly’s Apartment “Step Into Their Shoes” (Molly, Betty & Monty) Scene 4: The Yacht “Out at Sea”(Company) “How Do You Say...?” (Betty & Company) Scene 5: In Front of Waltham’s “Step Into Their Shoes” Reprise (Betty) “Youre the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me” (Betty & Jonathan) Scene 6: Waltham’s Department Store “Finale” (Company)
THE CAST & CREW
Declan Barbosa
Gabriella Bode
David Calderon
Ayo Cardozo
Ceci Dion
Charles Donnell
Mia Dowler
Piper Egan
Maddie Escobedo
Lily Fellows
Arabelle Francisco
Jayden Grannis
Alannah Grimes
Sydney Jamison
Emma Johnston
Michael Latiolais
Quinn Lesniak
Madison Martin
Coral Maxwell
Kendall McClure
Anne Marie Miguel
Nguyen Nguyen
Aislinn O Suilleabhain
Katie Olivero
Kate Palmer
THE CAST & CREW
Nicolas Puerto
Sebastian Puerto
Ricky Ragazzo
Stephanie Ratchford
Courtney Shopoff
Brianna Smiley
Hillary Tang
Anna Thompson
Maggie Touma
Molly Vance
THE BAND PIANO/CONDUCTOR - Jeremy M. Wood VIOLIN - McKenna Jordan WOODWINDS - Ray Gonzalez BASS - Marie Bennett DRUMS - Alec Warren *The videotaping or other video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
THANK YOU to the following parent volunteers who have gone above and beyond in time and talents Friends of the Arts (FOTA) Theatre Chair - Melanie Greeley Leigh Barbosa Donna Donnell Luisa Gomez Aaron Greeley Kerry Latiolais Antonio Puerto Mimi Vance
WHO'S WHO DECLAN BARBOSA '25 (Monty) Declan is a junior at Strake Jesuit and is so excited to be a part of this smashing show! He has previously been seen in the professional return of Queensbury Theater with Spring Awakening as Ernst, Bright Star as Billy Cane with St. Agnes Academy, and Runaways, the inaugural show of On the Verge Theater, as well as some of his favorites including Little Shop Of Horrors as Orin Scrivello, Cabaret as Clifford Bradshaw, and Les Miserables as Marius. Declan would like to thank his family who has always supported his journey, as well as Mr. Wood, Ms. Handy, and Ms. Mendoza. GABRIELLA BODE '25 (Molly) Gabriella is a junior and is excited to be a part of this production! Most recent credits include the SAA musical productions of Bright Star (Dr. Norquist) and I Love You Because (Cocktail Waitress), as well as Heathers (Ensemble) at Queensbury Theatre. She is a 3rd year member of SAA/SJ Mixed Chorus, 2nd year member of St. Agnes Performance Workshop, and has been a part of TPSMEA All-State Choir. She would like to thank her family for their love and support, Mr. Wood and Mr. Beasant for their guidance, and the cast and crew for their hard work. DAVID CALDERON '26 (Mr. Notting) David is a junior at Strake Jesuit and is ecstatic to be performing in this year’s fall musical. Having acted in each of the SAA musical productions since his freshman year, he is honored to once again take the stage in this year’s production of The It Girl. He would like to thank his family, friends, and directors for supporting his theatrical journey up to now and making all of this possible. AYO CARDOZO ‘24 (Mrs. Van Norman/Mrs. Sullivan) Ayo is so excited to be participating in her second black box musical. Previously at St. Agnes, she has played roles such as Helena (A Midsummer Nights Dream), Mama Murphy (Bright Star), and Miss Marzipan (Rewrite). In addition to theatre, Ayo is the co-captain of Performance Workshop and a varsity Choir Ensemble. She would like to thank her directors and the amazing cast and crew and hopes your enjoy the show:)
CECI DION '24 (Build Crew) Ceci is a senior at St. Agnes and is thrilled to work on another show with the SAA Theatre Department! She would like to thank the directors, the cast and crew, and everyone who has helped make this show possible. It has been an honor to get to know this theatre community. She would also like to thank her friends and teachers for supporting her through her time at SAA and is excited for her senior year with the theatre community. CHARLES DONNELL '24 (Jonathan) Charles is excited to perform in his last black box musical at St. Agnes. Recently, Charles has performed in Bright Star (Jimmy Ray), I Love You Because (Austin), and many other shows in the St. Agnes Arts Program. Charles would like to thank his parents for their unending love and support, Mr. Wood for many years of guidance, Mr. Beasant for stepping up to be an awesome choreographer in his first show at St. Agnes. Finally, a huge shoutout to the entire cast and crew; everyone has done an incredible job! MIA DOWLER '24 (Adela) Mia is a senior, and The It Girl will be her 6th production at St. Agnes! She has been in over 25 musicals throughout her life. Outside of theatre, she is a 3rd year member of Double Triple Trio and Mixed Chorus. Some recent credits include: Bright Star (Lucy), I Love You Because (Diana Understudy), Curtains (Bambi Understudy), ReWrite (Jenny Understudy) Bring it On (Skylar). Mia would like to thank Mr. Wood, as well as her parents and friends for their constant love and support. PIPER EGAN ‘25 (Co-Costume Manager) Piper is a junior at St. Agnes and is so excited to be in her second show! She would like to thank all of the people behind the scenes and on stage who make this show possible, and for Molly for being the best costume manager! Break a leg everyone! MADDIE ESCOBEDO '25 (Makeup Crew) Maddie is a junior at St. Agnes and is so excited for her second show with the SAA/SJ Theatre Department! She has loved being part of this company and would like to thank the directors, cast and crew for making this show possible. She would also like to thank her friends and family for supporting her during this production.
WHO'S WHO LILY FELLOWS '25 (Makeup Crew) Lily is a junior at St. Agnes and is excited to be apart of this community and to just help people out. Lily is grateful to have the opportunity to help out with the cast and the rest of the crew and is glad to meet new people. Along with makeup, Lily enjoys other forms of art such as drawing, painting, and playing the guitar. She hopes to potentially do another season as she loves designing makeup looks and simply hanging out with people. ARABELLE FRANCISCO '25 (Makeup Crew) Arabelle is a junior at St. Agnes, and is so excited to be a part of her second year in the SAA Theatre Department and her first year in the crew department! Last year, Arabelle performed as Florence and Spirit Singer (Bright Star) and fell in love with the community. In addition to theatre, Arabelle is a third year member of the SAA/SJ Mixed Chorus, and a second year member of Performance Workshop. She is also the vice president of the St. Agnes Key Club and a member of DPT. She would like to thank her friends and family for supporting her throughout her time at St. Agnes and for encouraging her to join theater. Break a leg cast and crew!
JAYDEN GRANNIS '24 (Lighting Crew) Jayden is a senior at St. Agnes, and is excited to be back at St. Agnes to help with the Fall musical this year. Jadyn has been in four other productions at St. Agnes, including last year's mainstage musical. She would like to thank everyone involved in putting this production together. Enjoy the show! ALANNAH GRIMES '25 (Production Stage Manager) Alannah is a junior at St. Agnes, and she is so excited to be apart of her fourth show in this department! She has loved working with the cast and crew for this show and is so happy to have gotten to stage manage in this department again. She would like to thank her directors, friends, deck manager, and everyone who has made this production possible. Enjoy the show!
SYDNEY JAMISON '25 (Deck Crew) Sydney is a junior at SAA and is thrilled to be working along side the St. Agnes Theatre Department. Not only is she in crew, but she also plays water polo and would like to thank the actors and other participants for this amazing experience. It has been an honor to help create this beautiful production, and she would like to wish everyone an amazing time at the show.
EMMA JOHNSTON '27 (Deck Crew) Emma is a freshman at St. Agnes and is starting her first show with the SAA Theatre Department. In addition to theatre, Emma plays golf and is a member of Model UN. She would like to thank her parents for encouraging her to try something new, and her teachers for always supporting her in all of her decisions. She would also like to thank all her friends for keeping her spirits up throughout the whole show. She says working on this production has been so incredibly fun, and she's made so many new friends. Enjoy the show! MICHAEL LATIOLAIS '24 (Monty) This will be Michael’s fourth show with Strake Jesuit and Saint Agnes. Credits include Curtains (Ensemble), I Love You Because (Jeff Bennet), SDOAPS, and Bright Star (Billy Cane), and this is his final fall musical. Hoping to pursue this into his professional life, Michael is so happy that he has the opportunity to work with all the cast and crew of The IT Girl, as he continues to learn so much from each and every one of them. He would like to thank his family and friends for always pushing and supporting him, and his amazing directors and mentors who have taught him everything he knows. He looks forward to working with them more in the future, and hopes you enjoy the show!! QUINN LESNIAK '24 (Man of a Thousand Faces) Quinn is a senior at Strake Jesuit and loves participating in theatre. He was in the Wildfish production of The Lightening Thief, Mayor Dobbs in Bright Star, Snug in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Detective O’Farrell/Detective Frank Cioffi in Curtains, Jake in the Wildfish production of Be More Chill, and has been in Student Directed One Act Plays (SDOAPS) the last two years. When not working in theatre, Quinn is House Captain, in Triple Trio and Mixed Chorus, in Martial Arts, a member of Crusader Crew, on Chorus Council, and is a Theatre officer. Quinn is grateful for the support of his family and friends and would like to thank his fellow cast members, as well as his director. MADISON MARTIN '25 (Build Crew) Madison is a junior at St. Agnes and this will be her first ever show. In addition to theatre, Madison is a part of the Dominican Preaching Team and Combatting Children’s Cancer Club. Madison would like to thank her friends and family for supporting her and can’t wait for everyone to see the show.
WHO'S WHO CORAL MAXWELL '24 (Betty) Coral is a senior and is looking forward to her final performance with St. Agnes Academy. She previously appeared in I Love You Because (Diana), Bright Star (Margo), and Curtains (Bambi). With Inspiration Stage, she has performed in nearly thirty productions, including two pilots, six Junior Theater Festivals, and one National Performing Arts Festival. She will be forever indebted to the St. Agnes Theatre Department for connecting her to her best friends. KENDALL McCLURE '27 (Build Crew) Kendall is a freshman at St. Agnes and is so excited to work in her first show with the SAA Technical Theatre Department! She has enjoyed learning and would like to thank the directors of the show, the cast, the crew, and everyone else who helped support the show. She is honored to work with this amazing group of people. She would also like to thank her family and friends who are supporting her throughout her first production, and can't wait to be in more! ANNE MARIE MIGUEL '27 (Build Crew) Anne Marie is a freshman at St. Agnes, and this is her first year as a member of the technical crew. She is looking forward to the rest of her high school years being a part of theatre. She would like to thank the cast, crew, and everyone that took part in creating the production!
KATE PALMER '25 (Jane) Kate is so excited to be in this fall show. Kate is a junior who has been in four St. Agnes productions. She would like to thank her friends and family for their constant support, and she hopes you enjoy the show. NICOLAS PUERTO '25 (Swing/Chorus) Nico is a junior at Strake Jesuit, and he is thrilled to be a part of The IT Girl cast! This is his 5th show with St. Agnes. His previous credits include Harv Fremont/Oscar Shapiro (understudy) in Curtains, Austin Bennet (understudy) in I Love You Because, Daddy Cane in Bright Star, and Narrator 2 in the one act play Rapunzel Uncut. Nico would like to thank everyone who was a part of The IT Girl for making it such a great experience for him. SEBASTIAN PUERTO '26 (Deck Crew) This is Sebastian’s 4th production at St. Agnes/Strake Jesuit! He worked as a crew member for I Love You Because and Bright Star, both St. Agnes productions. He was an actor in the 2023 SDOAPs. He’d like to give a shout out to all the cast and crew for the hard work they do, and he hopes you enjoy the show.
NGUYEN NGUYEN '24 (Sound Crew) Nguyen is a senior at St. Agnes. She is excited to be a part of the crew for her second show at SAA. She would like to thank the directors and her friends for being supportive and fun to hang around.
RICKY RAGAZZO '24 (PR Manager/Sound Crew) Ricky is so excited to try something new in the SAA Performing Arts Department as he tackles managing PR for The IT Girl! This is his second production and first on crew. Ricky is also a member of the Double Triple Trio & Mixed Chorus. He would like to thank his parents, directors, and friends. Ricky is so grateful for all the memories he has made along the way as well as everything he's learned.
AISLINN O SUILLEABHAIN '27 (Build Crew) Aislinn is a freshman at St. Agnes and is very excited to be a part of her first SAA production. Outside of theatre, she plays soccer, tennis, and piano, alongside volunteer work. Aislinn would like to thank her family, friends, teachers, and directors for supporting her through this new experience.
STEPHANIE RATCHFORD '27 (Makeup Crew) Stephanie is really excited to be apart of tech theatre for the first time. Other than being a member of speech and debate, she is in many volunteering clubs like Habitat for Humanity, Pink Club and Dignitas. She has loved being a part of this production and would like to thank everyone who was able to make this happen.
KATIE OLIVERO '26 (Deck Manager) The It Girl is Katie's 4th show at St. Agnes/Strake Theatre. Getting to work so much with the crew and cast has helped her learn so many new skills that will be carried over to many different aspects of her life. She wants to thank her family for always supporting her and the friends she has made in theatre for always making those extra long rehearsals full of smiles and laughs.
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WHO'S WHO COURTNEY SHOPOFF '24 (Lighting Crew/ Board Op) Courtney is a senior at St. Agnes and is so excited for her fourth show with the SAA Theatre Department! She has loved being a part of this company and would like to thank the directors, the cast and crew, and everyone who has helped make this show possible. Enjoy the show! BRIANNA SMILEY '27 (Build Crew) This is Brianna's first year at St. Agnes, and she is extremely excited to be a part of crew. She has done crew in the past and intends to continue to do it in the future. In addition to theatre, Brianna plays the piano and crochets. She would like to thank her family, friends, and The Lord (directors, teachers, etc.). Enjoy the show! HILLARY TANG '26 (Deck Crew) Hillary is a sophomore at St. Agnes and is excited to to be a part of the this year's theatre department! In addition to theatre, Hillary is in Track and Field and is Co-Planning Chair of this year’s Pink Club, and she enjoys painting in her free time. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support during the making of this production and is looking forward to continue theatre in the future. Enjoy the show! ANNA THOMPSON '26 (Daisy) Anna Thompson is a sophomore at St. Agnes and is very excited to be participating in her second musical of the St. Agnes Theatre Department. In addition to theatre, Anna is a member of the Triple Trio, Mixed Chorus and was a regionals member of the TPSMEA All-State Choir last year. She would like to thank all of her friends and family so much for being encouraging and supportive of her passion for music! Enjoy the show! MAGGIE TOUMA '26 (Build Crew) Maggie is a sophomore at St. Agnes and is excited for her very first production. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support as she explores this new interest. In addition to theater, Maggie is also a Student Council delegate and a member of the Creative Writing Club. It is an honor to contribute to this production, and she looks forward to the many amazing shows to come. Delight in the spectacle!
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MOLLY VANCE '25 (Co-Costume Manager) Molly is a junior, and she is very excited to be working on her sixth production and third musical at St. Agnes! She also looks forward to working on costumes for both productions this fall. She would like to thank her brother Ellis for being a devout supporter of the arts and a man for others. Enjoy the show!
SPECIAL THANKS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Deborah Whalen, Interim Head of School Carleen Raymond ‘00, Principal Dale Grassman, Director of Facilities Terry Suprean (Headshots & Program Cover/Poster Design)
ST. AGNES ACADEMY ARTS Aaron McAllister Director of Fine & Performing Arts Jeremy M. Wood Performing Arts Department Chair & Director of Music Kim Fuselier Mendoza Associate Director of Music Jewell Handy ‘88 Director of Theatre Jon Bonner Technical Director Roberto Aguilar Asst. Technical Director John Beasant III Director of Dance Kaylee Hoffner Dance Terry Suprean Fine Arts Department Chair Laura Costa ‘78 Fine Arts Claire Loft Fine Arts Sharon Gehbauer ‘89 Fine Arts