Tutor Family Center for the Performing Arts
Chaminade College Preparatory High School
West Hills, CA
Chaminade College Preparatory High School
Tutor Family Center for the Performing Arts
ALMOST, MAINE
by John Cariani
with
Carly Condon
Sean McCarthy
Garrett Hill
Maggie Shaughnessy
Denise Enrique
Jater Webb
Lulu Bishop
Chloe Johnson
Michael Gonzalez
Tracy Lundy & Lacey Anzelc
Scenic Artists
Vance Allen
Bella Spagnoli
Liana Griffiths
Jack Bailey
Julian Friedman
Brendan Teehan
Alexis Hafner
Ariel Menendez
Ethan Diaz
Riley Way
Spencer Steinbrecher
Emilie Besnilian
Shane Hanley
Sierra Gelbman
Sean Harmon
Lighting Design
Mike Davis
Technical Director
Directed & Produced by Yvette
L. Bishop
ALMOST, MAINE was developed by The Cape Cod Theatre Project.
Professional Premiere Production: Portland Stage Company, Anita Stewart, Artistic Director, Tami Ramaker, Managing Director.
Originally produced in New York by Jack Thomas/Bulldog Theatrical and Bruce Payne.
Almost, Maine is presented through special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service. 440 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016 Phone: 212-683-8960 Fax: 212-213-1539 www.Dramatists.com
Jeff McLaughlin
CAST
Cast Members
Pete/Man Garrett Hill
Ginette Maggie Shaughnessy
Glory Carly Condon
East Sean McCarthy
Jimmy Vance Allen
Sandrine Bella Spagnoli
Waitress Liana Griffiths
Steve Ethan Diaz
Marvalyn Riley Way
Gayle Denise Enrique
Lendall Jater Webb
Randy Jack Bailey
Chad Julian Friedman
Marci Emilie Besnilian
Phil Spencer Steinbrecher
Hope Lulu Bishop
Rhonda Sierra Gelbman
Dave Shane Hanley
Musicians/Vocalists
Pianist/Vocalist
Brendan Teehan
Vocalist Chloe Johnson
Guitarist Jater Webb
Pianist Denise Enrique
Almost Maine People
Man 1
Woman 1
Michael Gonzalez
Alexis Hafner
Man 2 Sean Harmon
Woman 2 Ariel Menendez
Director/Producer
CAST
Creative/ Production Team
Yvette L. Bishop
Technical Director Mike Davis
Lighting Design Jeff McLaughlin
Scenic Artists Tracy Lundy, Lacey Anzelc
Shop Assistant Brother Tom Oles
Production Stage Manager Delaney Duffy
Stage Manager Bianca Baguio
Assistant Stage Manager Evan Rosskopf
Assistant Stage Manager Jacob Garcia
Senior Producer Logan Shroyer
Assistant Producer Josh Callis
Assistant Producer Izzy Romero
Carpentry Crew
Scenic Crew
Electrics Crew
Sound Crew
Wardrobe Crew
Crew Members
Jater Webb, Delaney Duffy, Alexis Hafner, Matthew Talley, Michael Gonzalez, Jacob Garcia, and Julian Friedman
Sean Harmon, Ariel Menendez, Sophia Nations, Annie Yolo, Franchesca Cumpio, Preston Simpkin, and Kelly MonBarren
Logan Shroyer, Nick Pelayo, Morgan Raat, Logan Kailor, and Sol Martineli
Isaac Ayala, Izzy Romero, Kiara Apeles, Julia HartBorozci, and McDonough Cook
Denise Enrique, Riley Way, Maggie Shaughnessy, Alyssa Wong, Natasha Butchko, and Hannah Silber
Props Crew Angel Santos, Vance Allen, Bianca Baguio, and Brendan Teehan
Hair & Makeup Crew
Box Office Crew
Media Crew
Carly Condon, Chloe Johnson, Jenna Beausang, and Alex Torres
Nella Batah, Carelle Enrique, and Amanda Rumack
Ethan Victoriano
WHO'S WHO
Garrett Hill
(as Pete/Man) Garrett, a junior, is overjoyed to be in his 5th show with the Chaminade Players. You may have seen him in such roles as Harry the Horse in Guys and Dolls, Ezekiel Cheever in the Crucible, and an Emerald City Guard in the Wizard of Oz. Many thanks to his friends and family, the Chaminade Players, Mrs. Bishop, and Blessed William Joseph Chaminade.
Maggie Shaughnessy
(as Ginette) Maggie, a sophomore is so excited to be a part of Almost Maine! She would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support. She would also like to thank Yvette and the rest of the cast and crew for making this opportunity so wonderful!
Carly Condon
(as Glory) Carly, a senior, is stoked to be a part of Almost Maine as her seventh show with the Chaminade Players! There is nothing she loves more than working to bring a character to life. She would like to thank Yvette Bishop for giving her the opportunity to do so, and her parents for supporting her through crazy rehearsal schedules.
Sean McCarthy
(as East) Sean, a senior, is ecstatic to be in his 5th show here at Chaminade. Previous roles include: Albert Peterson in Bye Bye Birdie, The Lion in The Wizard of Oz, Mr. Putnam in Crucible, and Big Jule in Guys and Dolls. Sean would also like to thank Yvette, crew, and all the players for making this such an amazing high school experience.
Vance Allen
(as Jimmy) Last year, Vance led the Chaminade Players in the Props Department. As a senior, he is now Head of Props and also takes the stage in his second high school production. Vance would like to thank the cast, crew, creative team, Ms. Bishop, Jater and everyone who put their blood, sweat and tears into Almost, Maine.
WHO'S WHO
Bella Spagnoli
(as Sandrine) Bella, a senior, is ecstatic to be kicking off her fourth year with the players under the stars in Almost Maine! She would like to thank the cast, crew, her friends, family and everyone who supported her during this process.
Liana Griffiths
(as Waitress) Lia, a sophomore, is thrilled to be included in the cast of Almost, Maine. She thanks Mrs. Bishop for giving her her first speaking role! She cannot wait to make more memories with the Chaminade Players.
Ethan Diaz
(as Steve) Nothing may paramount the sheer gratitude expressed by Ethan, a senior, by being in his 5th production. Hitherto he has performed as Hansel, Giles Corey, Uncle Henry and more. He would like to thank his family, Yvette, Blessed William Joseph Chaminade, and viewers like you, Thank you.
Riley Way
(as Marvalyn) Riley, a junior, is ecstatic to be a part of her seventh show with the Chaminade Players! Previous shows include: The Wizard of Oz, The Crucible, Guys and Dolls, Macbeth, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. She would like to thank her friends, family, Yvette and especially the cast and crew for making this experience so memorable!
Denise Enrique
(as Gayle, Senior Producer) Denise, a senior, is thrilled to be in her 7th Chaminade Players production! You may recognize her from previous shows, or most recently as Mary Warren from the Crucible. She has loved working alongside this cast and crew the past month...despite winter clothes in California heat! Special thanks to Yvette, Mike, and her family for their support!
WHO'S WHO
Jater Webb
(as Lendall) Jater, a senior, is so pumped to be in his seventh show with the Chaminade Players. Past favorite roles include Goat #2 in The Sound of Music, Nibs the Lostboy in Peter Pan, and Lead Scrag in Lil’ Abner. He would like to thank Yvette, Mike, John Proctor, his family, Sally and Snowball, and of course: Bear.
Jack Bailey
(as Randy) Jack, who transferred this year as a junior, is excited to be in his first show with the Chaminade players, and thinks he found his calling here! Previous roles: Danny/Grease, Mercutio/Romeo and Juliet, Davey/Newsies, and Tevye/Fiddler on the Roof. He can’t wait to see what else Chaminade brings his way, and what he can bring to Chaminade. Enjoy the show!
Julian Friedman
(as Chad) Julian, a senior, is very delighted to be a part of Almost, Maine. He would like to shout out the entire cast and crew, and thank Mike and Yvette for making this experience possible.
Emilie Besnilian
(as Marci) Emilie, a senior, is thrilled to be apart of Almost Maine. She is beyond grateful to be in her fourth production as a Chaminade player. Emilie would like to thank her family, Yvette, and the entire cast and crew for this incredible experience and for making her feel so at home.
Spencer Steinbrecher
(as Phil) Spencer is immensely grateful to be back with the players for his 3rd production. He first became involved as Judge Hathorne in the Crucible and as an understudy for the wizard in Wizard of Oz. He is indebted to Yvette for this amazing opportunity, and thanks his parents, the cast, and everyone else who has guided him along his still developing journey.
WHO'S WHO
Lulu Bishop
(as Hope) Lulu, a senior, is ecstatic to be a part of her eighth show with the Chaminade Players. For the past productions, she has worked as a member of scenic crew, box office, and performed in shows Macbeth and Guys and Dolls. She would like to thank Yvette Bishop and the rest of the cast and crew for this incredible opportunity in Almost Maine!
Sierra Gelbman
(as Rhonda) Sierra, a junior, is thrilled to rejoin the Chaminade Players this year! Previous roles include: Colin Craven-Secret Garden, Mae Peterson-Bye Bye Birdie, Dark Witch-Dark of the Moon, and Betty/Jane-Catch Me If You Can. She thanks Yvette for always being there to support her and the entire Chaminade Players family for welcoming her back with open hearts and arms
Shane Hanley
(as Dave) Shane, a junior, is excited to be a part of Almost Maine, his second show with the Chaminade Players. He is glad to be able to start the year off with a production, and would like to thank Mrs. Bishop and all the stage managers and crew heads for their hard work putting the show together.
Brendan Teehan
(as Pianist/Vocalist, Assistant Producer) Brendan, a junior, is excited to be involved in his fifth production with the Players. This is also his first time playing piano for the show. He’d like to thank the Players, his loving parents, and his stage-managing sister, Delaney.
Chloe Johnson
(as Vocalist) Chloe, a senior, is thrilled to be a part of her 7th show with the Chaminade players! Some of her favorite roles include Glinda/The Wizard of Oz, Ann Putnam/The Crucible, and Ross/ Macbeth. She would like thank Yvette, her family for all their love and support, and the cast/crew for making every experience memorable!
WHO'S WHO
Michael Gonzalez
(as Man 1) Michael, a senior, is ecstatic to be part of his 7th production with the Chaminade Players. He would like to thank his friends and family for all the support they give and for Yvette and Mike for always sharing their knowledge with all the students. Hope you all enjoy this wonderful show!
Alexis Hafner
(as Woman 1) Alexis, a sophomore, is thrilled to be a part of this production. This is her 3rd show with the chaminade players. She worked on crew for The Wizard of Oz and Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. She is also assistant head of carpentry and fly crews. She would like to thank everyone who worked had to make this production happen!
Sean Harmon
(as Man 2) Sean Harmon is very excited to be part of his fifth show with the Chaminade Players. He would like to thank his family, his fellow players, and Mike and Yvette for this amazing opportunity.
Ariel Menendez
(as Woman 2) Ariel is ecstatic to do her first show in casting, and her fifth show as scenic head for the Chaminade Players. She would like ot thank Yvette, Mike, the cast and crew, and her family and friends for all their support and love in pushing her to do what she loves.
CREW WHO'S WHO
Delaney Duffy
(Production Stage Manager) Delaney, a senior, is very excited to be working as the production stage manager in this production of, Almost, Maine. This is the fifth show she is stage managing, and she is very grateful to be a part of something where she can do what she loves. She would like to thank Yvette, Mike, Brother Tom, her carp & fly crew, her family, and the entire Players family!
Bianca Baguio
(Stage Manager) Bianca, a junior, is excited to be working as a stage manager for this production of Almost, Maine. This is her fifth production with the Chaminade players. She would like to thank her parents, Yvette, the other stage managers, and all of the Chaminade players for making this such a memorable experience!
Evan Rosskopf
(Assistant Stage Manager) Evan, a junior, is excited to be a part of his 3rd production with the players! He recently was granted the position of stage manager this summer during the production of Bye Bye Birdie. He would like to thank everyone in the Players for this amazing opportunity and community.
Jacob Garcia
(Assistant Stage Manager) Jacob, a sophomore, is eager to jump back in with the players for the new school year with Almost Maine. He is excited to join in for his third production and is grateful for what the players have to offer in future years.
Logan Shroyer
(Senior Producer) Logan is very excited to be working on his 8th show as part of the Chaminade players. He is grateful to be a part of this program and cannot wait to continue his journey with the players. He would like to thank Yvette, Mike, and Jeff for the opportunities they have given to the students.
CREW WHO'S WHO
Josh Callis
(Assistant Producer) Josh, a junior, is thrilled to be an assistant producer of Almost Maine. He would like to thank his parents, friends, and Yvette for this opportunity.
Izzy Romero
(Assistant Producer) Izzy, a junior, is tickled pink to be working on her fifth show with the Players. She would like to thank her family that always supports her in her endeavors. She would also like to thank Yvette for allowing her this opportunity and the Players for the life long memories created through this lovely process.
PHOTOS
PHOTOS
AUTOGRAPHS
END NOTES
Dear Patron of the Arts,
As the folks from Almost, Maine would say, “Jeezum Crow!” They say it when things go well, they say it when things don’t go so well. They say it when they just need to express themselves emphatically. Well, Jeezum Crow, how blessed are we to be able to put up this sweet story of love---new love, unexpected love, hopeless love, the kind of love that two people who have been together for a long time... well you get the idea ---- love and life in this fictional New England winter setting in our sweltering Southern California heat on our Tutor lawn. Yes, we have a beautiful theatre, but, yes, we also have the opportunity to teach some valuable theatrical lessons to our troupe of players and bring outdoor theatre to our Chaminade community. How blessed are we!
Thank you to our administration for allowing us to bring forth this experience and share this story. Thank you to TD, Mike Davis for working in the most outrageous humidity with our courageous students and to Tracy Lundy for guiding our scenic crew. Thank you to Jeff McLaughlin for lighting the way and to Lacey Anzelc for adding her finishing touches to our little house on the hill. Thank you to Brother Tom Oles for assisting the big guy. Thank you to Lorenzo and our physical plant team for all of their support. Thank you to our wonderful Drama Mamas for supporting us in all we do!! And Thank you cast and crew of Almost Maine! Wow. Lovely work!! Jeezum crow. What a village!☺
We are off and running this year! From Almost Maine, to Hamlet, to Sweeney Todd! What a season!!
Thank you for braving the heat! Think cool thoughts, as we take you to Almost, Maine, where you may feel glad or sad, hopeless or hopeful, but----- will definitely be glad you came.
Yours in the Arts,
Yvette L. Bishop
Drama Director Director of Performing Arts
