King Arthur - Trip Porter Sir Robin - Grier Wiltsie Sir Lancelot - Cooper Ryan Patsy - Natalie Webber Sir Galahad - Cooper Winters Sir Bedevere - Carter Chance The Lady of the Lake - Sophia Santo Historians - Grace Teal, Charlie Basinger, Sarah Haan Not Dead Fred - Jackson Rukes Lady of the Lounge - Acacia Knight The Voice of God - Mr. Washer (Head of School) Sir Not Appearing - Guess Who… but no prizes!!
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Dennis Galahad’s Mother - Melanie Reece
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The French Taunters - Sam Taylor and Dalton Turpin French Guards & Mayor - Ellie Kater Robin’s Minstrels - Alegra Fazio, Lucy Gehrer The Knights of Ni - Clara Monahan, Sadhakshi Sivaraman, Grace Teal, Khloie Villagomez Lead Guard - Max Timsah Guard 2 - Avik Maharaj Guard 3 - Makenna Sheve Tim the Enchanter - Ellie Howell Sir Bors- Dalton Turpin
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The Brother Maynard - Ben Shackelford
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Laker Girls - Alegra Fazio, Lucy Gehrer, Ellie Kater, Sadhakshi Sivaramen, Lucy Shepherd, Grace Teal, Zaryn Thompson, Khloie Villagomez Finland Soloists - Acacia Knight & Melanie Reece Laker Girl Solos - Grace Teal, Khloie Villagomez Chief Whistler - Grier Wiltse Rabbit Puppeteer -Alegra Fazio Spamalot Understudies- Charlie Basinger, Max Timsah, Khloie Villagomez AND in the spirit of Monty Python many of those listed above will play . . . dead bodies. . . random French people, Finnish Fish Schlappers, ghostly knights, unhinged monks, morbid minstrels and music teachers! CREW: Eli Hay and Elizabeth Timsah.
Synopsis The story centers around King Arthur and his search for the Holy Grail. After a rather silly bit of miscommunication leads us briefly to Finland, the king and his ever faithful squire Patsy begin to search for knights to accompany him on his Quest. He finds his first in the unlikely guise of Dennis, a local mud farmer. After convincing the locals that he is King by conjuring the The Lady of the Lake to prove it, Dennis is transformed into Sir Galahad. The rest of the knights are found far and wide and the Lady of the Lake and her Laker Girls , send our stalwart band on their way. They meet up with an unforgettable slew of outrageously kooky characters and musical hilarity ensues as Arthur and the Knights make their journey.
PLEASE DO NOT VIDEO THE PERFORMANCES! FRIDAY EVENING’S PERFORMANCE IS BEING PROFESSIONALLY RECORDED AND EVERY CAST AND CREW MEMBER WILL BE GIVEN A COPY.
Scenes & Musical Numbers ACT 1 Scene 1 The Theater Scene 2 Finland - Fisch Schlapping Song Scene 3 Somewhere in England - King Arthur’s Song Scene 4 The Plague Village - Monk’s Chant & I Am Not Dead Yet Scene 5 Mud Village - Lady of the Lake, Laker Girls & the Song That Goes Like This Scene 6 The Theater - All For One Scene 7 Camelot - Knight of the Round Table & lady of the Lounge Scene 8 At the Feet of God Scene 9 The Quest for the Holy Grail - Find your Grail Scene 10 The French Castle- Run Away There will be a brief Intermission, but please don’t disappear!!
Scenes & Musical Numbers ACT 2 Scene 11 The Theater Scene 12 A Very Expensive Forest - Bright Side of Life Scene 13 Another Part of the Very Expensive Forest - Brave Sir Robin Scene 14 Another Part of the Very Expensive Forest Scene 15 The Theater- WHATEVER HAPPENED TO MY PART? Scene 16 Yet Another Part of the Very Expensive Forest - I’m All Alone Scene 17 The Cave of the Killer Rabbit Scene 18 The Theater- Finale- Lots of Them!
Trivia & Useless Facts about Spamalot Young@Part Spamalot is based on the 1974 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail was financed by Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson, Holy Grail co-producer Michael White, Heartaches (a cricket team founded by lyricist Tim Rice), and three record companies. The investors contributed the entire budget of £175,350 (about $410,000 in 1974). Oh, Spam. Beloved by many, misunderstood by… a whole lot more. What a started as a shelf-stable meat option that got many Americans through the end of the Depression, fed troops during World War II, and helped war-torn nations from across nations to Russia to the Philippines and Korea stave off starvation hass today not only been embraced by cuisines around the world but, in a time when food trends seem governed by the importance of all-natural whole foods, has developed a cult following, appearing on the trendiest of menus across the country.
The Production Team thanks the Parent Volunteers for Spamalot Young@Part Biography Proofreading - Mindi Chance & Ben Winters Headshots - Kathy Rukes Publicity - Lisa Thompson T Shirts - Julie Turpin Ticket Sales/Box Office- Karla Fazio, Minni Maharaj, Allyson Teal, Julie Turpin, Balie Villagomez and Kim Webber Snacks- Chair, Aeramy Porter, Amanda Basinger, Mindi Chance, Karla Fazio, Minni Maharaj, Laura Monahan, Megan Reece, Susie Santo, Krista Shackelford, Susan Taylor, Allyson Teal, Julie Turpin, Balie Villagomez, AMi Haan and Tara Shepherd. Costumes & Makeup- Minni Maharaj, Aeramy Porter, Ana Ryan, Susie Santo & Liz Weyman Cast Party- Chair, Ana Ryan, Amanda Basinger, Mindi Chance, Stacy Howell, Alexis Kater, Minni Maharaj, Aeramy Porter, Megan Reece, Susie Santo, Krista Shackelford, Susan Taylor, Caroline Timsah & Ashley Wiltse.
Tickets - Barbara White Light Designer - Dan Harmon Set Designer & Painter - Jordan Slusher Costumes - Chadwick Armstrong Properties - Tom Mittlestadt Theater Intern - Sabrina Wilson Sound - Lucas Raney-Brown Spot Lights - Eleni Chapas & Hannah Powell Stage Manager - Aacia Burnette Technical Director - Mark Scheltgen
Production Team Musicians Keyboard 1 - Ruth Powell Keyboard 2 - Helen Griffin Drums - David Horsch Special Thanks to: Nathan Washer, Hanale Vincent, Amy Dokken, Ashley Hobart, the 7th & 8th grade teams, Rolesta Forrest, Mike Gehrer, Bill Kearney, Jason Ramsey, Rick Lyons & Tim Lyons.
Cheer Coordinator Bailey Horsch
And…A Big THANK YOU to:
Choreographer - Paula Makar
WSU School of performing Arts and Ed Baker. Laura Thompson Jack Walker for sewing all the Finnish Fish. Ami Haan and Ana Ryan for all of their assistance.
Producer - Ruth Powell Musical Director - Ruth Powell Director - Paula Makar
Spamalot Young@part Cast & Crew Biographies Carter Chance does not generally engage in theater, but he is excited to participate in this year’s production. He enjoys playing music in a band with his friends, as well as just hanging out with others. Carter is on the Collegiate Scholars Bowl team and cannot wait to play the part of Sir Bedevere in Spamalot. Charlie Basinger is excited to be working in Spamalot in the role of Historian 3. Charlie likes to play video games, bike, swim, and hang out with friends.
Lucy Gehrer is ready for her second production at Wichita Collegiate. If she's not on the stage or singing, then she's baking or out on her roller skates. Lucy is very excited to be a Laker Girl in Monty Python's version of Spamalot!--
Spamalot Young@part Cast & Crew Biographies Ellie Kater is so excited to be a part of her first musical at WCS. She was also a part of Santa’s Zombie Apocalypse. In Ellie’s free time, she likes dancing, hanging out with friends, and sewing.
Sarah Haan is a fan of music and loves to play the piano. She has been in multiple plays here, both on stage crew and performing on stage. She loves theater and is excited to be in Spamalot!
Acacia Knight is excited to be in this WCS production of Spamalot. She has been in many productions with Music Theatre of Wichita, Wichita Children’s Theater, and WCS. Acacia has also been selected to participate in Wichita Music Theatre Teen Choir this summer. She loves to sing, play piano, and compete for WCS tennis.
Spamalot Young@part Cast & Crew Biographies Clara Monahan is happy to be back on stage for her second WCS production. In her spare time, she likes to play basketball, tennis, volleyball, and hang out with friends. She also enjoys sleeping, cooking, and watching KU basketball. Clara is looking forward to playing many roles in this production of Spamalot. Avik Maharaj is excited to return for his second Collegiate theater production. He enjoys playing soccer, tennis, and baking. He also plays the clarinet and the piano. Avik is fascinated by space and coin collecting, and is a massive fan of the Star Wars Universe.
Trip Porter is happy to be back on stage for his third WCS production. In his spare time, he likes to play and watch football, play the guitar, and hang out with his friends. Trip is Ithaca’s house captain at Collegiate and is grateful for the opportunity to play King Arthur.
Spamalot Young@part Cast & Crew Biographies Jackson Rukes is ready for his 3rd musical production at WCS. In his spare time, he plays around with his brothers, plays video games, reads many different books, and builds Legos. Jackson is very excited to be playing the role of Not Dead Fred in Spamalot.
Melanie Reece is elated to be on her fifth Collegiate theater production. She likes to hang out with friends and draw in her free time. Her hobbies include singing, playing percussion, and playing video games. Melanie is very excited to be playing Dennis' Mother in this production.
Cooper Ryan is excited to be playing Lancelot in Spamalot. This is his second time acting in a WCS production, but has been on the crew in several other plays. Cooper enjoys running and playing tennis, and he plays several different instruments. He is especially passionate about playing the electric guitar, and is the lead guitarist of a rock band called Evermore.
Spamalot Young@part Cast & Crew Biographies
Sophia Santo is a 7th grader and very excited to be in this production of Spamalot! This is her fourth production with Collegiate. When she isn’t acting or singing, she enjoys reading, baking and running.
Makenna Scheve has played Astrid in Roshambo and Quinn in Santa’s Zombie Apocalypse and is excited to be in another Collegiate theatre production. When she’s not acting, she enjoys hanging out with friends and doing art.
Ben Shackelford is excited to be back on
stage after playing Lead Zombie in Fall 2021’s 7th and 8th grade play, Santa’s Zombie Apocalypse. This will be his third WCS musical, following the roles of Munchkin in Spring 2021’s Wizard of Oz performance and Mufasa in the 4th grade production of The Lion King. In his spare time, he likes to play sports for Collegiate, including track, tennis, football, and basketball. Ben also enjoys playing the piano, singing, and reading Dune. He is looking forward to playing the role of Brother Maynard in Spamalot, as he is a big fan of Monty Python.
Spamalot Young@part Cast & Crew Biographies Sadhakshi Sivaraman is excited to present her 4th production as an 8th grader at WCS. She has a passion for the arts and enjoys hobbies like volleyball, reading, piano, and drawing. She is thrilled to take part in such a unique musical along with her excited cast in her last year of middle school.
Lucy Shepherd is excited to be performing in Spamalot, her third WCS musical! She has participated in WCS productions along with other theater companies. When not lighting up the stage, she enjoys baking, hanging out with friends, playing volleyball, and art.
Sam Taylor enjoys theater at WCS and is happy on stage for Spamalot. He has appeared in several performances in Summer Sunflower Theater and currently performs with the BRAVO class. His first major role was the Sultan in the 4th grade musical, Aladdin. When he isn't performing, he likes playing tennis, skiing, and driving. He is looking forward to playing the role of the French Taunter in Spamalot because Monty Python and the Holy Grail is his favorite movie of all time.
Spamalot Young@part Cast & Crew Biographies Max Timsah is excited to participate in his second musical at WCS. He enjoys playing tennis and hanging out with friends in his spare time and likes to listen to music, especially Taylor Swift. He is looking forward to being a part of Spamalot! Grace Teal is a 7th grader, and Dalton Turpin is a 7th grader and this is Spamalot is her 3rd production here his second production here at Collegiate. at Collegiate. She loves playing Dalton loves to be active in all things, tennis, cheerleading, and especially playing football, hanging out with friends, acting! Grace loves hanging out and riding around on his various with her friends and having fun! She motorized toys. He also loves to be with also enjoys cooking, fashion, and family. Dalton is excited to be in this having fun with siblings and her production of Spamalot. dogs.
Spamalot Young@part Cast & Crew Biographies Natalie Webber loves performing in theater arts and was very excited to be back on stage in her fifth WCS production. Natalie is a very musical person and jumps at the chance to participate in every performing arts opportunity she gets. She has lots of experience with gymnastics and dance and also participates in track and cross country. Khloie Villagomez is excited to be back for Spamalot, her fourth WCS Grier Wilste is excited to be back this year to play Sir Robin in production! In her free time she Spamalot. Grier has performed in enjoys basketball, track, and cross several WCS theatrical productions country. She is excited to portray in the past. Grier enjoys playing many characters throughout the guitar, singing, and playing tennis. musical and hopes you enjoy the show!
Spamalot Young@part Cast & Crew Biographies Spamalot is Eli Hay’s first production on the stage crew and he is excited to learn something new. He is currently a member of the WCS Boy’s Tennis Team and is a member of the Latin Club and Chess Club. In his spare time he enjoys watching WCS Basketball, football and the NFL.
Ellie Howell is excited to be on stage for her first Wichita Collegiate theatre production! In her spare time, Ellie enjoys playing piano, club soccer, hunting and hanging out with friends. She also enjoys running for the WCS cross country and track teams.
Alegra Fazio is excited to be back on the Collegiate stage for this year’s production of Spamalot. When she is not acting or singing, Alegra also enjoys running, traveling, baking and spending time with Goldie Bear, her Golden-doodle.
Spamalot Young@part Cast & Crew Biographies
Cooper Winters is an active and busy 8th grader who enjoys BRAVO, playing his clarinet in band, and singing with the Young Men’s Choir. Outside of school, he solves Rubik’s Cubes and loves challenging (and much of the time defeating) his dad at Star Wars trivia games. Cooper is also on the undefeated 8th grade Scholars Bowl team, and is having tons of fun playing Sir Galahad in Spamalot, his fourth theatrical production at Collegiate. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Elizabeth Timsah is happy to be a part of this year’s WCS Spamalot musical. In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys tennis, reading, and cheerleading.