Beauty and the Beast Program

FREEDOM AREA DRAMA CLUB PROUDLY PRESENTS

Book by Linda Woolverton

Music by Alan Menken

Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice

Originally Directed by Rob Roth

Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions Director

Debrah Evans

Assistant Directors Producer

Heather Giammaria Cole Eged & Jen Newman

Choreographer

Ashley Schuler

Pit Director

Emily Rickard

Beauty and the Beast is presented through special arrangment with Music Theatre International (MTI). All performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

SPECIAL ACKOWLEDGEMENTS

Freedom Area Board of School Directors

Superintendent

Ms. Diane Workman

Director of Teaching and Learning

Mr. William Deal

Business Manager

Mrs. Erin Bluedorn

High School Principal

Mr. Steven Mott

High School Assistant Principal

Mr. Jeffery Griffith

Middle School Principal

Dr. Ryan Smith

Elementary School Principal

Mr. John Capehart

High School Administrative Staff

Deb Muchow Carrie Tuszynski Alyssa Young

Middle School Administrative Staff

Cathy Baker Maria Bohn

Central Office Adminstrative Staff

Linda Eldridge Barb Houghton Renee Romutis Carol Boyle

Director of Buildings and Grounds

Gary Mortimer

Director of Food Services

Randy Walker

District Maintenance, Custodial Staff, and Food Services

SPECIAL THANKS

The Freedom Area Drama Club would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for their unwavering support, generosity, and donations.

The Freedom Area School District School

Board

Carrie Tuszynski

Alyssa Young

Debbie Muchow

Erin Brown

Steven Mott

Bill Deal

PJ’s Deli

Crumbl Cookie

J & J Catering

Emily Hunter

FHS Drama Parents

Ivania McIlvain

Shannon Sanders

Amber Tavern

The Bucher Family

Mr. Aaron Fitzpatrick

Luke Snavely

Behind The Scenes

Coustume Mistress..................... Emily Hunter

Patricia Boots

Sara Meyer

Bernadette Bonaparte

Photography................. Freedom Focus Media

Senior Photographs..................... Luke Snavely

Lighting..................................... In Star Designs

Sound.............................................. Steed Audio

Joe Borsch

Videographer........................... Dinosaur Video

Scenic Design.................. Mr. Kenneth Dickey

Dickey Family

Concept Art.......................... FHS Drama Club

Student Stage Manager....... Trayce Mcfarland

Stage Crew.................. Gabriella Archidiacono

Zeshawn Williams

Haydan Baucan

Leo Kaleugher

Chelsea Parks

Ashlynn Wagner

Haley Barrett

Tessa Rape

Directing Staff

Mrs. Debrah “Dee Dee” Evans

Mrs. Heather Giammaria

Mr. Cole Eged

The Orchestra

Reed 1.................................... George Hoydich

Reed 2........................................... Dylan Evers

Reed 3................................................ Jim Rizzo

Horn 1.................................. Emily Dingfelder

Horn 2............................. Benjamin Cacioppo

Trumpets................................... Ashley Barnes Luke Barnes

Trombone.................................... DavidVevers

Tuba.......................................*Jesse Reinhardt*

Keyboards........................... Jennifer Newman Cindy Cotherman

Percussion................................ Dave Withrow

Drums....................................... Kamran Mian

Bass........................................... Ron Steffanina

THE CAST

Narrator...................................... Vera Armenio

Young Beast........................... Johnathan Bruce

Old Beggar Woman.............. Edna Arredondo

Belle....................................... Madison Sanders

Gaston...................................... Connor Tavern

Lefou................................... Vincenzo Fiorenza

Maurice............................... Dakota Gingerella

Monsieur D’Arque................ William McNear

Les Filles La Ville (4)........... Lainey Tuszynski

Ana Shipman

Morgan Shaffer

Haylie Couch

Wolves........................................... Abby Hunter

Johnathan Bruce

Jazmin Winterhalter

The Beast/Prince.......................... Kyler Brown

Cogsworth...................................... Alex Probst

Lumiere.............................................. Ian Evans

Babette.................................... Brigette Richard

Mrs. Potts.......................... Leannah Messenger

Chip..................................................... Eli Bruce

Madame De La Grande Bouch.. Lilly Burgess

THE CAST

Castle Staff .................................Vera

Armenio

Edna Arrendondo

Anthony Battaglia

Rylee Baucan

Johnathan Bruce

Abby Hunter

Maisie Jordan

Robert McNear

William McNear

Jarred Neely

Phoebe Smith

Hailey Stinar

Jazmin Winterhalter

Brooklyn Forest

THE CAST

Middle School Ensemble.................

Julia Bair

Madison Bair

Nora Powers

Linea Probst

Kaylee Anderson

Charlotte Rywolt

Ryley Tavern

Chase Bonaparte

Lincoln Murphy

Piper Fichter

Caroline Bender

Madison Capehart

Bella Daniele

Ethan Slavinsky

Cameron Stumpf

Mila Bair

Eli Bruce

Anna Schomburg

Olivia Camp

Klaire Evans

Senior Biographies

Maddy Sanders

(Belle) is the daughter of Shannon and Tom Sanders of Conway. Maddy is drum major for the Big Red Marching Band, secretary for the National Honor Society, and Co-President of the Drama Club. Maddy is a high honor roll student, and competed for DECA this year, placing in the top 6 for her role play. Maddy also is a member of Freedom Focus Media, being a managing editor for the Bulldog Beat, News Editor for the FHS Press, and social media director for both the Press and the Shawnee Yearbook. Maddy has been in Drama Club productions for 6 years, as an ensemble member for Beauty and the Beast (2018) and the Addams Family, a Ronette in Little Shop of Horrors, Marcy Park in the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and Grace Farrell in Annie.

Maddy future plans are to attend Clarion University to major in Marketing.

Senior Biographies

Kyler Brown (Beast/Prince)

is the son of Matthew and Erin Brown of Conway. He is Co-President of the Drama club. Beauty and the Beast is the sixth musical he will be performing in on Freedom’s stage. He was previously The Young Prince/Ensemble in Beauty and the Beast(2018), Ensemble in The Addams Family, Audrey II in Little Shop Of Horrors, Chip Tolentino in 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and Oliver Warbucks in Annie. He is also active in Performing Arts where he has participated in the Shakespeare Competition where he has won 2 honorable mentions.

Senior Biographies

Vincenzo Fiorenza

(Lefou) is the son of Jason and Kathy Fiorenza of New Sewickley. Vinny is a band manager for the Big Red

Marching

Band, a member of the National Honors Society, Treasurer of the Art Club, Secretary for the Freedom Robotics team, and President of Cool Town. Vinny is a high honor roll student , and competed in Deca this year and placed 3rd at the district competition. Vinny has been in Drama Club for nearly 2 years, First as member of the stage crew for the show Annie.

Vinny’s future plans are to attend Penn State main campus for software engineering to one day start a video game company.

Senior Biographies

Connor Tavern (Gaston) is the son of Frank and Amber Tavern of Conway. Connor is a three year drama club member. Previous roles include Douglass Panch in Putnam County and featured ensemble in Annie. Outside of Drama Club, Connor is commanding officer of the Marching Band, a member of the Jazz band, and the Vice President of DECA.

Connors future plans include attending Robert Morris University to major in actuarial science.

Senior Biographies

Leannah Messenger (Mrs. Potts) is the daughter of Cheryl Messenger of Freedom and Jesse Messenger of Conway. Leannah is the trumpet section leader in the Big Red Marching Band. She is also the vice president of the Physics Club, and a member of the Math Club, Naturalist Club, and Computer Science Club. Leannah is a member of Freedom’s Focus Media, where she is the Editor-in-Cheif of the FHS Press newspaper and a Shawnee Yearbook staff member. Leannah has been involved in Drama Club Productions for 8 years, as a munchkin in The Wizard of OZ (2014), a princess in The King and I (2016), ensemble for Beauty and the Beast (2018) and The Addams Family (2019), a Ronette in The Little Shop of Horrors (2020), ensemble for The Putnam County Spelling Bee (2021), and Annie in Annie (2022). Leannah’s future plans are to attend West Virginia University to major in neuroscience. Leannah wants to say thank you to all the people who have supported her over the years, and good luck to all the underclassmen <3

Senior Biographies

Ian Evans

(Lumiere)

is the son of Misty and Michael Evans of New Sewickley. Throughout highschool Ian has been involved in the musical and drama club, the band as a band manager, art club as the vice president, baseball, as well as physics club, math club, computer science club, naturalist club and photography club. Ian has been a part of the musical for two years, as a member of stage crew for our showing of Annie in 2022 and as Lumiere in this year’s showing of Beauty and the Beast.

After school, he is attending Westminster University where he plans on majoring in engineering.

Senior Biographies

Trayce Mcfarland is a great student of ours. He transferred here earlier in the school year and it has been a pleasure getting to know this young man. He is full of laughs and charisma. He likes comic books and Star Wars. For anyone who knows me, this was the easiest way to get on my good side. I personally believe the sky is the limit for Trayce. I hope he has a great life after graduation and we all wish him the best of luck.

Thank you for everything you did on the set! You were a great addition to the team. My only regret is you were not with us your entire high school career. Gia would have probably had you perfoming by now haha.

Trayce, if you ever read this and need any future advice after graduation, I am an email away. (or we can talk Star Wars)

Ps, watch the entire catalog !!!

- Eged and your FHS Drama Family

Senior Biographies

Alexander

Probst (Cogsworth) is the son of Kelley Conforto from Cranberry and Michael Probst from New Sewickley. Alex hasbeen apart of the Freedom football team for 12 years. First

starting in first grade. Alex is a high honor student and prides himself on rarely missing school. Alex has been in the drama club all four years of being in high school along with three other years before. He has done 7 shows first strating with The Wizard of Oz in third grade as a munchkin. Then in the ensemble of 2018 Beauty and The Beast, Adams Family, Little Shop of Horrors, Mitch Mahoney in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Rooster in Annie and now Cogsworth in this year’s Beauty and the Beast production.

Alex’s plans for after high school is to go to school to become a professional wrestler.

Senior Biographies

Haylie

Couch (Silly girl) is the daughter of Jennie Couch and Peter Couch of New Sewickley. Haylie is the school’s only independent swimmer and has been competing as an independent for the last four years. Haylie is also a member of the Drama Club, Debate and Forensics, Pep Club and the GSA. Haylie joined the drama club in 2022 with her role as Lilly St. Regis in the school production of Annie.

Haylie’s future plan is to attend CCBC for two years before transferring to Slippery Rock University.

Senior Biographies

Ana Shipman

(Silly girl) is the daughter of Beth Shipman and Edward Shipman of New Sewickley. Ana is the Vice President of Naturalist Club, a high honor roll and honor roll student, digital Editor in Chief of the FHS Press, Features and assistant sports editor for the Shawnee, a Quill and Scroll member and has lettered in Volleyball and has been a middle on the team since middle school.

This is Ana’s first time performing with the Drama Club as a high schooler. Ana’s future plans consists of going to CCBC Honors College and majoring in engineering, and then moving onto WVU to attend their Aerospace Engineering program.

Senior Biographies

Maisie Jordan is the daughter of Nicole and Eric (EJ) Jordan. Maisie

Jordan is a member of drama club, book club, and art club. maisie has been doing shows since 8 when she was in Wizard of Oz, since then, she has been in two by two, the greatest christmas pagent ever, matilda, and two one week drama clubs. Maisie is in the vet Assistant program at Beaver County Career and Technology Center.

Maisie’s future plans are to become a veterinary nurse.

Senior Biographies

Edna Arredondo is the daughter of Leonor and Efrain Arredondo of Freedom.

Edna is president of the book club, and an active member of art, drama, naturalist, and ski clubs. Edna has been involved in Drama Club’s production for 2 years now. In her free time, she enjoys going to concerts, playing the guitar, and binge-watching New Girl religiously. She plans on attending the University of Pittsburgh to major in Environmental Engineering.

Senior Biographies

Rylee Baucan is the daughter of Robert and Shannon Baucan. Despite this being her first year as a member of the Drama Club, Rylee has three years of Mrs. Giamarria’s Performing Arts class under her belt as well as years of independent singing experience and artistic skills. Rylee is a member of the FHS Chorus as well as Art Club. She acted as the silent child called Benjamin in the Performing Arts 2022 production of Unexpected Gifts, and even had a solo singing part.

Rylee hopes to persue a career in the arts.

Senior Biographies

Brigette

Richard is the daughter of Ken and Amber Richard of New Sewickley. Brigette is head drum major of the Big Red Marching Band, and a member of the jazz band as well. She is secretary of DECA and Drama Club, business manager for the FHS Press and Shawnee Yearbook, a member of NHS, Quill & Scroll, Bulldog Beat, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Brigette has been in Drama Club for 4 years, playing a Ronnette in the Little Shop of Horrors, ensemble in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, an orphan in Annie, and currently Babbette in Beauty and the Beast.

After graduation, Brigette will attend Clarion University to major in Biology and go into the Pre-Medical Program.

Musical Selection Act 1

1. Overture

2. Prologue

3. Belle*

3A. Belle (Playoff)

4. Maurice and Belle

4A. Maurice Travels

5. Wolf Chase #1

5A. Maurice and the Beast

5B. Gaston’s Crossover

6.

7. Belle (Reprise)*

7A. Then I’ll Find Him Myself

7B. Belle in the Dungeon

8. Home

8A. Home (Tag)

9. Gaston*

9. Gaston (Reprise)*

10. How Long Must This Go On?

11. Be Our Guest*

11A. Belle in the West Wing

12. If I Can’t Love Her

Musical Selection Act 2

15. Something There

16. Human Again*

16A. Human Again (Playoff)

16B. Before Beauty and the Beast

17. Beauty and the Beast*

24. Exit Music

Madison Marie Sanders, As you prepare for your big adventure in the great wide somewhere, please take your memories with you so you’ll always have a way to look back… and remember us. We have enjoyed watching you perform and grow on this stage. As we sit here and watch you for the last time here we can’t wait to see what you do on the next stage. Whatever and wherever that is. Keep smiling and aim for the stars!

Love, Mom and Dad

Well Wishes

Always so proud of you Lainey. We love you!

- Love, Your family

Congratulations, Maddy (Belle).

-From The Valent Family

Maddy, From opening night to final curtain call enjoy your time on stage. Can’t wait to see it and cheer you on!

- Mike & Pam

Connor, They cou;dn’t have picked anyone else as Gaston! Break a leg Can’t wait to cheer you on.

- Mike & Pam

Ryley, Hope you have a great time in your first ever Freedom Drama Show! Can’t wait to see what’s to come for you.

- Mike & Pam”

Have a great show, Jared!

- Love you, Jimmy

Love and luck to you Jared on your first perfromance!

- Love,

Dad, sarah, Haydn, Nolyn

Well Wishes

Lilly, Break a leg! So excited for you to be the Wardrobe!

- We Love You, Mom, Jeremy, and Jake

Lilly, Good Luck Lilly! Have a blast as the Wardrobe!

- Love you, PapPap & Grandma

Chase, Have fun on your new adventure! Break a leg!

- We love you!! Grandma and Grandpa

BREAK A LEG!!!

- FHS DRAMA PARENTS

Maddy, I am so proud of you! You are such an inspiration to so many people, including me! Keep reaching for the stars and never give up on your dreams! I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you! I love you forever! -Aunt

Kim

“Congratulations Chase!”

CONWAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT & BINGO

Interested in becoming a Volunteer Fireman, Fire Policeman or Social Member? These positions are very important in helping to serve our community. If interested, please call 724-869-4844 or please stop by anytime you see someone’s vehicle at the station to ask for an application. Our General Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month. You can also stop by then.

We hold Bingo’s in our banquet hall every Tuesday Morning (Doors open at 9 AM and Early Birds begin at 10:15 AM) and also on Thursday Evenings (Doors open at 5:30 PM and Early Birds begin at 6:45 PM) for your bingo enjoyment. We would love to see you!!

We will have our 3rd Annual Happy Mother’s Day Bingo on Sunday afternoon, May 14, 2023. Doors open at 11 AM and Early Birds will begin at 1:00 PM. All mothers will receive a special gift. Please contact Doreen Byrne at 412-559-0985 if you would like to buy tickets. There will be reserved seating.

On Behalf of The Conway Volunteer Fire Department and Bingo, We would all like to say Congratulations to

Maddy Sanders

Congratulations Ana! Enjoy every moment!! We are so proud of you!!!

Love you~ Mom, Dad, Conner, and Ben

‘We are incredibly proud of you Brigette Ann. We love you so much.

-Love, Mama, Daddy and Cain.

Kyler, you stole our hearts from day one and now you steal the show! You are a true beast and prince all in one! Go be great! We love you and are so very proud of you!

-Love, Mom & Dad

THE LOCAL BARBERSHOP is moving!

We are excited to announce that in the near future, The Local Barbershop will be located at 110 9th St. Conway, PA (right around the corner from its current location)

Please check our facebook for updates on the move. Until then, please keep visiting us at our shop in Northern Lights Shopping Center.

724-869-2000

Open M-F 9 to 7 and Sat. 9 to 4

“Goodluck Freedom Drama Have a great show!!!”