St. Luke’s School Department of Theatre Arts PRESENTS
THE IMAGINARY INVALID by
MOLIERE Co-Adapted by Oded Gross and Tracy Young
with Adrian Antonioli Jillian Fisher Henry Jodka Cessa Lewis
Brody Menzies Leila Pearson Liana Seale
Will Stamoulis Cameron Tyler Jamie Ullman Claire Watson
Stage Manager Paige Berta
Sound Designer WIll Chuhta
Stage Manager Jack Laibe
Costume Designer Moli Ma
Set Designer Bella Martino
Props Master Aisha Memon
Student Technical Director Connor Rosow
Directed by Dale D. Griffa Special Thanks Bryan DeVissiere, SLS IT Department, Leo Mahler, Beth Manspeizer, Liz Perry, Kirche Zeile, Wolf Conners
The Imaginary Invalid, by Moliere - Adaptation by Oded Gross and Tracy Young, Original Music by Paul James Prendergast, Original Lyrics by Oded Gross, Paul James Prendergast and Tracy Young.
DIRECTOR’S NOTES The wealthy, caustic Argan is convinced he is chronically and deathly ill. His greedy doctors concur, of course. They prescribe all sorts of cures: leeches, tonics, poultices and enemas. As a way of saving money on medical bills, Argan has conspired to marry his daughter off to an up-and-coming medical student. Unfortunately, his daughter has her heart set on someone else and comedic chaos ensues. It has been an interesting process of taking a stage production and moving it to a TV style production. The cast has been so enthusiastic during rehearsals and are looking forward to this new way of performing for the St. Luke’s community.
CAST Argan…………………………………………….……………….................…….…...Jamie Ullman ‘20 Toinette....…………………...…….…....……………………………………………......Liana Seale ‘21 Beline…………………………………..…………………………………………….…..Jillian Fisher ‘21 Angélique…………..………………..….……...……………………....…….………..Claire Watson ‘21 Béralde, Monsieur De Bonnefoi……………....……...……………....…………...Adrian Antonioli ‘21 Cléante...……………………………………..…………….................………………..Henry Jodka ‘20 Doctor Purgon………..………..........……………..……....………..……………….Brody Menzies ‘20 Monsieur Diafoirus, Guy……..………………....…………..………....…………….Cameron Tyler ‘21 Thomas Diafoirus..…………….………………..…………...……...….…………….Will Stamoulis ‘22 Madame Fleurant…………....…...…....…………..……….……...…...…………….Leila Pearson ‘21 Louison..……………..……………...……………..…………….….…...…………..….Cessa Lewis ‘22
CREW Director……………………...………....…………...………………....……..………….....Dale D. Griffa Stage Manager...……………...………………………..…..….…....……………....…..Paige Berta ‘20 Stage Manager…………..….……............……....…………..……………...…...……..Jack Laibe ‘21 Student Technical Director..................….……………….....…….………..….…...Connor Rosow ‘20 Sound Designer..……………………...………………..………………...……….……..Will Chuhta ‘20 Prop Designer.….……….………………………………......……………...…………Aisha Memon ‘21 Costume Designer……….…………..……………...………………………….…………....Moli Ma ‘21 Set Designer…..............…………..………………………………..……….………...Bella Martino ‘21 Assistant Director..…..…....…………………….…………………....……....…...……….Susan Doran Technical Director……...…….….……….…..…………………..……...………John Rourke Conners
WHO’S WHO Adrian Antolioli ‘21
as Béralde, Monsieur De Bonnefoi
SLS credits: Pippin (Lead Player), Admissions (Bill), School of Rock (Dewey), The 39 Steps (Clown), James and the Giant Peach (Ladalord), Hairspray (Fender), The Lion King Jr. (Hyena), The Giver (Dad). French Woods Festival: Mame (Old Patrick), How to Succeed… (Bratt), Pippin (Lewis), Sweeney Todd (Anthony), West Side Story (Shrank), Billy Elliot (George), Evita (Magaldi), Disney’s Descendants the musical (Ben). NYC Applause Workshop: You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (Charlie Brown), Spring Awakening (Hanschen), Into The Woods (Cinderella’s Prince), Sweet Charity (Vittorio Vidal).
Jillian Fisher ‘21
as Beline
Jillian is a junior at St. Luke’s School who is very excited for her 15th SLS show. Honorable credits include The Lion King Jr. (Timon), James and the Giant Peach (Spiker), The Wolves (#14), Steel Magnolias (Clairee), August: Osage County (Violet). When she is not on the SLS stage, Jillian spends time hanging out with friends, writing plays and dancing with her crew, Generation X. She thanks all of the family and friends and their support. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Henry Jodka ‘20
as Cléante
Henry is appearing in his eighteenth and final production on the SLS stage and he is loving every minute of it! In his upper school years, he has previously performed in All My Sons (George Deever), Rent (Roger), Love/Sick (Andy and Bill), Boeing-Boeing (Bernard), Urinetown (Bobby Strong), Take Ten (John and Eric), Sweet Charity (Vittorio Vidal), The 39 Steps (Richard Hannay), School of Rock (Ned Schneebly), My Big Fat Greek Tragedy (Odysseus/Creon/ Polybus), Admissions (Charlie Luther Mason), and Pippin (Pippin). Henry is a senior and enjoys singing, acting, and playing video games. He loves hanging out with his friends and is an avid Broadway fan. Henry is very sad that his final show has to be online and thanks all of his friends in the cast and crew for bringing great drama to life. He is very thankful to his family and friends for all of their unconditional love and support.
Cessa Lewis ‘23
as Louison
Cessa is a ninth grader and this is her sixth production on the SLS stage and first production on zoom. Credits include: James and the Giant Peach (Earthworm), The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy), The Comedy of Errors (First Merchant/Nurse), School of Rock (Tomika), Pippin (Noble/Ensemble). This is a phenomenal group of actors, and Cessa has no doubt you will enjoy the show and laugh a lot!
Brody Menzies ‘20
as Doctor Purgon
Brody is a senior in his tenth production at SLS. Credits include: Pippin (Visigoth Head), Rent (Restaurant Man), Urinetown (Bobby’s Father), School of Rock (Band Member), Love/Sick (Kevin). Brody has also directed short scenes in My Big Greek Tragedy. Brody would love to thank everyone involved in this amazing cast and everyone who has made theatre possible for him. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Leila Pearson ‘21
as Madame Fleurant
Leila is a current junior and she is very excited to be participating in her eleventh show at SLS. SLS Credits: Urinetown (Ensemble), Take Ten (Gail), The 39 Steps (Compere/Milkman/Mr. McGarrigle), The Wolves (#8), Steel Magnolias (Annelle), Admissions (Sherri), August Osage County (Ivy), and Pippin (Leading Dancer). Other credits: The Lion King (Timon), Legally Blonde (Serena), UCLA Summer Theater Institute: as the tides seem to change (Kaitlyn). Outside of the SLS stage, Leila enjoys dancing at the New England Academy of Dance.
Liana Seale ‘21
as Toinette
Liana is a junior at SLS, and she is thrilled to be a part of The Imaginary Invalid! Previously, she has appeared in SLS productions School of Rock (Rosalie Mullins), My Big Greek Tragedy (Penelope, Jocasta, others), and Pippin (Fastrada). This past fall, Liana helped to run props for SLS production Admissions. Outside of school, she has appeared in Annie (Grace Farrell) and Carrie: The Musical (Sue Snell), as well as participating in a production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Iolanthe (Iolanthe). She has also taken voice lessons at Santaniello Vocal Studios for four years. Offstage, she can be found playing with her dog, reading, or spending time with friends. Liana would like to thank her friends, family, and mentors for all of their support, and she really hopes you enjoy the show.
Will Stamoulis ‘22
as Thomas Diafoirus
Will is appearing in his seventh production on the SLS stage and is thrilled to be a part of this show! Prior credits include: The Lion King (Pumbaa), James and the Giant Peach (Centipede), The Wizard of Oz (Oz), The Comedy of Errors (Egeon), School of Rock (Mr. Spencer/Mr. Woodard), My Big Greek Tragedy (Menelaus/Alcinous/Theseus), Pippin (Soldier/Player). Will is a sophomore at St. Luke’s and is an avid contributor to the arts community at SLS. Offstage, he can be found playing video games, listening to music, or hanging out with friends He would love to thank his parents, older sister Kate, and friends for being so supportive in his theatrical endeavors. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Cameron Tyler ‘21
as Monsieur Diafoirus, Guy
Prior to SLS: Fiddler On The Roof (Mendel), Joseph... (Potiphar), Guys and Dolls (Ensemble), and You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown (Charlie Brown). SLS credits: The 39 Steps (Clown), School of Rock (Dewey), Admissions (Bill Mason), August: Osage County (Charlie), Pippin (Charlemagne). He has also attended the Interlochen High School Musical Theater Program. He thanks his family and friends for all their unending love and support and hopes you have a great time during this production!
Jamie Ullman ‘20
as Argan
Jamie is a senior and is thrilled to squeeze one last production in “at” SLS. His past SLS credits include: Pippin (Lewis), My Big Greek Tragedy (Telemachus/Laius/Haimon), School of Rock (Mr. Williams), Take Ten (John), Urinetown (Mr. McQueen), Rent (Mr. Grey/Dale), and more! Outside of theatre, he enjoys skiing, hiking, mountain biking, singing, and spending time with his friends and family. He is grateful for the wonderful directors, cast, and crew who have devoted their time and energy to make this virtual production possible. Jamie is excited to make you laugh to and enjoy this twisted and exhilarating satire.
Claire Watson ‘21
as Angélique
Claire used to be a techie but she now loves showing herself on stage. She previously has been in The Lion King (Ed), The Giver (Mother), School of Rock (Mrs. Turner/Teacher), Communicating With The Souls (Claire Smith). Claire enjoys skiing, her dogs, music, video games, and spending time with her friends and family. Claire would love to thank all the hard work everyone put into this show, especially with the switch to digital, and hope you enjoy our first digital SLS show, Imaginary Invalid.
CREW WHO’S WHO Paige Berta ‘20
Stage Manager
Paige is in her senior year and is excited to be working on her eighteenth, but sadly last, show at SLS! Stage Management credits include: Urinetown, Take Ten, Five Women Wearing The Same Dress, The 39 Steps (Halo Nomination), The Wolves, School of Rock, My Big Greek Tragedy, Pippin (SLS), and Cry It Out (Thrown Stone Theatre Company). Paige is sad that her last show couldn’t be in person, but is grateful that it was able to come to life over Zoom! She hopes you enjoy the show!
Will Chuhta ‘20
Sound Designer
Will is excited to work on The Imaginary Invalid. This is his sixteenth show on the tech crew. Credits include: Pippin, Hair Spray, The Lion King, All My Sons, Rent, Love/Sick, Boeing Boeing, Urinetown, Take Ten, The 39 Steps, School of Rock, My Big Greek Tragedy, Admissions (SLS). Cry It Out, Birds of North America (Thrown Stone). Will likes to play video games, and hang out with his friends.
John Rourke Conners
Technical Director
This is Mr. Conners’ 35th show at St. Luke’s. He is a veteran of the entertainment industry, having worked in theatre, television, and film as a set designer, art director, scenic artist, lighting designer, carpenter, electrician, set decorator, and props designer. Credits include: Late Night with Conan O’Brien, The Dr. Oz Show, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Circle in the Square), America’s Next Top Model, and Superbowl XLVII. Mr. Conners has also worked for Manhattan Theatre Club, CBS, Food Network, MTV2, Solomon Group, LaMama, The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, as well as many other production houses and scene shops. He is very excited about this production and is very proud to be working with the next generation of production professionals.
Susan Doran
Assistant Director
Susan has been teaching English and American Literature at SLS since 1999, as well as a senior honors seminar on Shakespeare, Civilization and Barbarism, and Feminist Literature. She has acted in New Canaan, Darien, and Westport theatre in plays from George Bernard Shaw to Neil Simon, and was a longtime board member of The Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny Park. Currently she serves on the board of the award-winning and innovative Red Bull Theatre in New York City. In 2003, Susan was named Teacher-of-the-Year, and the School’s yearbook, the Caduceus, was dedicated to her in 2004. She loves working with her long-time friend, colleague, and partner-in-art, the redoubtable Dale Griffa--and with the outrageously talented students.
Dale D. Griffa
Director
Dale is the Upper School Music Department Chair and has been a member of the SLS Faculty since 2002. He received his Masters in Music Education from Boston University, a Masters in Music in Vocal Performance and Bachelors in Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Utah. He is a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing, American Choral Directors Association, the National Association for Music Education, and the Connecticut Music Educators Association. Dale’s musical theatre credits include Lend Me A Tenor, Red, Hot & Cole, Oklahoma, A Little Night Music, Snoopy, South Pacific, An Enchanted Evening With Rodgers And Hammerstein, Backstage With Lerner & Loewe, The King And I, Zorba, The Mikado, and Carnival. He has also performed and directed opera programs at the University of Hawaii, University of Utah, and the University of Texas.
Jack Laibe ‘21
Stage Manager
Jack is in his junior year at SLS and is thrilled to be working with the amazing cast, crew, and production team of The Imaginary Invalid! This is his eighteenth show on the Hilltop, and his first via Zoom. He has previously worked on shows including The Giver, Boeing-Boeing, The 39 Steps (Halo Nomination), School of Rock, and Admissions. Outside of school, he has worked behind the scenes of countless Early Shows at Cape Cod Sea Camps, and managed Birds of North America for Thrown Stone Theatre Company. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Moli Ma ‘21
Costume Designer
Moli is a junior at SLS and is happy to be working on her fourth season of tech! She has previously worked on Take Ten, School of Rock, My Big Greek Tragedy, and Pippin. In her free time she enjoys painting, and she hopes you enjoy the show!
Bella Martino
Set Designer
Bella is in eleventh grade and is excited to be working on her thirteenth show of tech at SLS! Credits include: The Lion King, Avenue Q, James and the Giant Peach, The Giver, Urinetown, Bob: A Life in Five Acts, Five Women Wearing the Same Dress, Take Ten, School of Rock, The Wolves, Steel Magnolias, My Big Greek Tragedy, August: Osage County, and Pippin. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Aisha Memon ‘21
Prop Designer
Aisha is a junior at SLS; this is her fifth show on the hilltop. Credits include: Urinetown (2017), I Never Saw Another Butterfly (2019) (Followspot Op). Props Master: School of Rock (2018), My Big Greek Tragedy (2019), Admissions (2019), Pippin (2020). She likes listening to audiobooks, building model cars, and spending time with her friends and family. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Connor Rosow ‘20
Student Technical Director
Connor is a senior, and this is his sixteenth (and sadly his final) production at SLS! Credits: Pippin, August: Osage County, Admissions, My Big Greek Tragedy, School of Rock, SLS Blues Band Concert, The 39 Steps (2018) (Halo Nomination), The Wolves (Halo Nomination), Acoustic Cafe (Lighting Designer); Take Ten, Love/Sick, (Light Board Op), Urinetown, The 39 Steps (2017), All My Sons (Audio); Boeing-Boeing (Stagehand). He would like to thank the cast, crew, and faculty of the incredible theatre program for making his four years at SLS beyond special.