Chicago: Teen Edition - CFIS' Program 2026

1920s Art Deco Style Newsletter

Spring 2026 March 5th -7,th 7pm & 1pm Saturday Matinee

Welcome to 1920s Chicago Show Synopsis “CHICAGO is a darkly satirical, razzle dazzling musical set to the backdrop of Prohibition era Chicago. The show has its origins in real-life, high profile crimes, criminals, and trials of the 1920s. Maurine Dallas Watkins, a columnist at the time, shared these stories with the public, and her columns were so popular that she chose to use the material for a play. Much like her columns, Chicago the play received acclaim from audiences and critics alike. The play even made a Broadway debut in 1926, running for 172 performances. Chicago the play, and later, the musical, both poke fun at the corruption in the criminal justice system and the idea of “celebrity criminals.”

The show opens with two such celebrity criminals, Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart, who are shortly joined by other “Merry Murderesses” overseen by the “Countess of the Clink” Matron Mama Morton of Murder’s Row. All the inmates desire, to regain their freedom, is the silver-tongued and premium-priced lawyer, Billy Flynn. They must rely upon him to spin their dubious stories to the jury, the scandal-hungry, unrelenting journalists, and ultimately to you, our audience.

Act Two follows the realization that in this savage world, it is everyone for themselves, which leaves Roxie’s downtrodden husband Amos, alone. Will he & Billy be able to save Roxie from paying the ultimate price for her crime of passion?

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Lead Actors

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Sky C.

Ethan A.

Victoria M.

Roxie Hart

Billy Flynn

Velma Kelly

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Zian B.

Sophia M.

Amos Hart

“Matron” Mama Morton

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Merry Murderesses: Wanzhen T, Kaylie P, Eva C, Sophie R, Brynn D, Victoria M. and their Victim, Paul L.

Supporting Cast Mary Sunshine Elena G. Fogarty Jaymes G.

Venus

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Kitty Amy Y.

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Jupiter

Venus is the second planet from the Sun

Saturn Saturn is a gas giant and has several rings

Mars Despite being red, Mars is a cold place

Reporters, Victims, & Legal Team

Harry - Wanzhen T. Fred Casely - Sydney P. Secretary to Mr. Flynn - Lily L.

Reporter - Emily L. Third Reporter - Lea A. State Medical Examiner - Olivia W.

Harrison - Wanzhen T. Judge - Kaylie P. Clerk - Sarah E. Juror 1 - Ziya K.

Mercury Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun

Announcers Ensemble 1 & 12 = Wanzhen T. Ensemble 2 = Brynn D. Ensemble 3 - Lea A. Ensemble 4 = Ziya K. Ensemble 5 = Sarah E. Ensemble 6/9 = Lily L. Ensemble 7 - Eva C. Ensemble 8 = Emily L. Ensemble 10 = Logan A. Ensemble 11 = Ziya K.

Ensemble Wanzhen T. Kaylie P. Elena G. Paul L. Lily L. Sarah E. Evangeline C. Amy Y. Sophie R. Jaymes G. Annika B.

Brynn D. Lea A. Elle B. Emily L. Ziya K. Sophia M. Zian B. Olivia W. Yvonne (Xinyue) W. Logan A. Autumn H. Sarah B.

Tap Dancers

Student Leaders Led by Sylvia Ricetto-Mendes

Backstage Leaders Sydney P. - Lead Sarah L. - Lead Audrey G. - Assistant Lead

Technical Crew Leaders

Hair & Makeup Leaders

Aria G. - Makeup Lead Martine J. - Hair Lead Annika P. -Stage Manager Meera G. - Assistant Lead Gavin C-D - Sound crew Lead Christina G. - Assistant Emma F - Light Crew Lead Lead

Student Choreographers Annika P. Elena G. Eva C. Abigail W.

Student Acting Coaches Sky C. Victoria M. ,

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Backstage Crew Roman L. Françesca C. Maddyx S. Anna M. Tech Crew - Sound Alex K. Sam W. Tech Crew - Lights Mitchel M. Kennedy G. Makeup & Hair Crew Claire W. Grace K. Ginevra B. Océane W. Abigail W.

Set Design Led by Dave Horn Jupiter is the biggest planet of them all

1920-1925 Venus is the second planet from the Sun

1925-1930 Ethan A. Francesca C Emma F..

Kennedy G. Erika G. Audrey G. Roman L. Sarah L. Annika P. Sydney P Nadia S.

Set Construction Nicolas Aubert Christian Legault Dave Horn Jeff Lindskog Wendy Coombs Danny Coombs Zian B. Audrey G. Roman L. Sarah L. Annika P. Sydney P.

Gr. 5 Owen B. Elise C. Kavya D. Madeline E. Aarya E. Daniel H Nimrita K. Karina K. Josie L. Eden L. Isla S. Serene S.

Mia S. Zoe M. Avaani P. Alec P. Cassandra R. Amelia R.

Coaches Choreography Vanessa King Lisa Mallory Sylvia Ricetto-Mendes John Walker Debby Weis Vocal Coaching Andrew Bacsalmasi Stephanie Kallay Gillian Graham Acting Coaching Christian Legault John Walker Marlene Wilson Debby Weis

Director’s Note

The messages of the world’s longest-running and most popular musicals of all time are still so timeless and pertinent in today’s troubled world.

Chicago, rendered here for a teen audience, satirizes Celebrity-worship and immunity and the casual condoning of violence, tempered with a witty script and an unforgettable score.

Thanks to all of those in these pages who made this show possible, especially the tirelessly enthusiastic and talented cast, as well as my treasured colleagues, friends and family.

Front of House Team Co-ordinated by Debby Weis Front of House Manager

Tamara Neumann Concessions Coordinator

Julie Chassagne Food Services Volunteers

Adam & Cecile Arendas

Concession Workers Nadia S, Michelle N, Abigail & WIlliam W, Gabby G, Mila G, Emmy S, Daphné C, Conor G and Jolie A

List of songs Act 1 And All That Jazz -Velma, Ensemble Funny Honey - Roxie, Amos Cell Block Tango - Merry Murderesses, Ensemble When You're Good to Mama - Matron Mama Morton All I Care About Is Love - Billy, Ensemble We Both Reached For The Gun - Billy, Roxie, Mary Sunshine, Company Roxie - Roxie, Ensemble I Can't Do It Alone - Velma My Own Best Friend - Roxie, Velma, Ensemble

Act 2 I Know A Girl - Velma Me And My Baby - Roxie, Ensemble Mister Cellophane - Amos

When Velma Takes The Stand - Velma, Ensemble Velma Takes The Stand Exit Music - Ensemble Razzle Dazzle - Billy, Ensemble Courtroom Scene - Company Nowadays - Roxie, Velma Finale -Ensemble

Volunteer Thanks Star Volunteers: Costume Moms Wendy Coombs Morella Ferrer Gillian Graham Viorica Dinu Robinson Kendra Stone Cassandra Twarowski (Bedazzler-in-chief) Key Consultant Nicolas Aubert Director of Student Leadership Sylvia Ricetto-Mendes Sound Technicians Troy Deer & Tania Constantine

Facilities Coordinator Tracy Nelson Grade 5 Coordinator Marlene Wilson Alumni Musical Champions Zacharie Leroux & Grace Graham Marketing & Photography Kaitlin Hunter, Fanny Garnier & Ayomide Shittu Andres Barillas -Acosta & Cassandra Twarowski Volunteer Coordinator, Stage Properties, Program, Poster, Slideshow & Set Design

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This year’s Annual Fund theme, Every Classroom Counts, reflects our goal of raising $350,000 to upgrade existing classrooms and invest in eight new ones, opening in 2027.

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