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Prom THE
by Bob Martin and Chad BeguelinDirected by KRISTINA MITCHELL
Choreographed by MITCHELL DOUGLAS
original music by MATTHEW SKLAR
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A Special Thank You
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FROM THE DIRECTOR
“The Prom” is a work that was written in response to the Itawamba County School District’s (Fulton, Mississippi) 2010 canceling of its prom because 18-year old Constance McMillen had requested permission to bring a same-sex date to the event. The work came into being in response to overzealous parents who had interfered in the functioning of McMillen’s school, insisting on their own shortsighted agenda that was opposed to a changing and inclusive world. “The Prom” was written as a comedy, but the subject carries a valuable message: ALL kids deserve to be loved. It’s simple, really. And yet, many people make it complicated, adversarial, and even hateful.
According to the Human Rights Campaign, hate crimes against LGBTQIA+ youth have quadrupled in states where anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation has passed. The hateful rhetoric, violence and legislation are devastating to the LGBTQIA+ community and the allies that love and support that community.
When we embarked on rehearsals for “The Prom”, Nex Benedict, a 16year old non-binary kid in Oklahoma had just died. Nex was a victim of bullying and bigotry. The loss of their beautiful life could have been prevented. Though tolerance. Through acceptance. Through respect. Through love.
Our call to action is to stand up for those being dehumanized. We need to recognize acts of intimidation, privilege and entitlement. We need to embrace the beautiful uniqueness of one another. Ultimately, “The Prom” will show you how to participate in a world of love, acceptance and empathy. After all, theatre shows us what we can be. My fervent hope is that this show inspires you to accept and respect one another, and embrace that that whole is greater than the sum of its parts. If anyone is need of support, please utilize these resources:
The Trevor Project (Crisis councilors for LGBTQ Young People): 1-866-4887386
LGBT National Help Center: 1-888-843-4564
Transforming Families MN: info@tffmn.org
Stop Bullying: Text 988
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CAST
Dee Dee .................................................................................... Chiara Brown
Nora Hogseth Westerlund
Barry ........................................................................................... Milo Larsen
Jonas Selbo
Angie ......................................................................................... Lauren Hyatt
Rosie Bernhardt
Trent ............................................................................................. Cole Ferrao Lake Martin
Emma ............................................................................................. Catie Bair Ruby Paulson
Alyssa ............................................................................... Lydia Korblick Jay Sylvia Lim
Mr. Hawkins ................................................................................ Ian Ronning
Mrs. Greene.............................................................................Scarlett Larsen
Maren Peterson
Sheldon ....................................................................................... Zola Ranum
Kamau Rodriguiez
Kevin ............................................................................................ Cole Ferrao Lake Martin
Kaylee ..........................................................................................Clara Tsang
Nick ........................................................................................................ River
Shelby ......................................................................................... Ari Kimball
Ensemble .......................................................................................... Ilse Beck
Lucy Dahl
Petra Fargione
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CAST (cont.)
Ensemble (cont.). .......................................................................
Aviva Fisher
Lily Hiebert
Eloise Kelen
Colie Keller
Ani Peichel
Alana Rucker
Danny Sibri
Aurora Silpala
Mikayla Thorn (Shelby understudy)
Leah Trepp
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MUSICAL NUMBERS
ACT I
“Changing Lives”............ Barry, Dee Dee, Angie, Trent, Sheldon, Ensemble
“Just Breathe” ...................................................................................... Emma
“It’s Not About Me” ........................................................ Dee Dee, Company
“Dance With You” ...................................................................Emma, Alyssa
“The Acceptance Song” .. Trent, Dee Dee, Barry, Angie, Sheldon, Ensemble
“You Happened” .... Nick, Kevin, Kaylee, Shelby, Emma, Alyssa, Ensemble
“We Look To You” ........................................................................... Hawkins
“Tonight Belongs To You” .............................................................. Company
ACT II
“Zazz” ...................................................................................... Angie, Emma
“The Lady’s Improving” ................................................................... Dee Dee
“Love Thy Neighbor” .......................................................... Trent, Ensemble
“Alyssa Greene”................................................................................... Alyssa
“Barry Is Going To Prom” .....................................................................Barry
“Unruly Heart” ................................................................... Emma, Ensemble
“Changing Lives Act II” ................................. Barry, Dee Dee, Angie, Trent, Sheldon, Hawkins
“It’s Time To Dance” ...................................................................... Company
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CAST
Nina Bauerschmidt
Izzy Bracknell
Theo Dean
Lucy Dahl
Hayden Farnham
Ilyâs Alouach
Nola Belgum
Aspen Clausen
Aviva Fisher
Varian Allinder
Ilsa Beck
Chiara Brown
Penelope Dodd
Cole Ferrao
Catie Bair
Rosie Bernhardt
Kendall Cmiel
Petra Fargione
Katherine Fugate
Ze Geffen
CAST & CREW
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Mason Hartung
Riley Holl
Fin Jones
Eloise Kelen
Lizzy Hageman
Lily Hiebert
Evva Jischke
Sasha Jordan
Ari Kimball
Tyler Gess
Tierney Hearn
Lauren Hyatt
Perseus Jones
Colie Keller
Ella Hahler
Nora Hogseth Westerlund
Karissa Johnson
Beckett Jarcho
Grace Katan
Lydia Korblick Jay
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CAST & CREW
Milo Larsen
Lake Martin
Greta Nystrom-Gropen
Addie Persons
Kamau Rodriguez
Gilbert Leier
Morgan McIntyre
Ruby Paulson
Zola Ranum
Izzy Padelford Pascarella
Scarlet Larsen
Kate McConley
Scarlett O’Malia
Maren Peterson
Ian Ronning
Sylvia Lim
Izzy Mugge
James Lilja
Ani Peichel
Paige Ritchie
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CAST & CREW
Jonas Selbo
Danny Sibri
Clara Tsang
Addy Wicklund
Mia Senn Mikayla Thorn
Penelope Weston
Emily Selchow
Jayson Turman
Sydney Wilson
Aurora Silpala
Leah Trepp
Lyla White
Bianca Royce Alana Rucker
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JUNE ALBERTSON (Sound Crew) This is my first show. I like to do yearbook. Shout out Beaux!
VARIAN ALLINDER (Costume Crew) I have been involved in no other productions. I love exploring music. Shout out to Jayson, you’re the only reason I kept going to costumes.
ILYÂS ALOUACH (Set Crew) I was involved in Spring Awakening and Twelfth Night. I like to paint miniatures, I like to 3D print things, and I make stuff at the WHS Robotics Team. Shout out to my mom for supporting my extracurriculars!
CATIE BAIR (Emma/Ensemble) Night Mother (Jessie), Grease (Patty Simcox), Cabaret, Spring Awakening (Wendla Bergmann), Lysistrata (Lysistrata), The Crucible (Mary Warren), Twelfth Night (Viola), The Laramie Project (Reggie Fluty) Catie Is an IB diploma candidate and enjoys passing time with her friends, playing the piano and thrifting. Catie would like to shout out her family for supporting her through theatre all these years. The theatre kids for the sleepovers, the texts, and the friendship. They have made the shows so special and she is so grateful to them. Her best friend Grace for allowing her to talk about the shows and being there since day one, and finally Washburn for committing to arts and having rich artistic opportunities.
NINA BAUERSCHMIDT (Costume Crew) Spring awakening (costumes), Twelve Night, (costumes) I like to watch movies and listen to music with friends ! Thank you to Ella Hahler, you never fail to put a smile on my face !
ILSA BECK (Ensemble) Spring Awakening (costumes), The Crucible (ensemble), Twelfth Night (ensemble) When not in theatre, Ilsa enjoys reading, watching fantasy movies, making things, and hanging out with cats. Thank you to my family, friends, and the kittens :)
NOLA BELGUM (Set Tech Crew) I have not been involved in any other productions. I like to play softball and piano in my free time! Thank you Emily! You’re an amazing section leader and I really appreciate everything you do for us all in orchestra and theatre. You teach us so much but also make everything so much fun. I hope I’m like you when I’m a Senior!
ROSIE BERNHARDT (Angie/Ensemble) I have been involved in Spring Awakening, and The Crucible as ensemble/the girls. I was also in Set/Run Crew for Twelfth Night. Outside of school, I love to do visual art, usually watercolor, pencil, or charcoal. I’m going to learn more about visual arts at MCAD, which I’ll be attending in the fall, and currently, I’m thinking of majoring in Illustration. Some other things I like to do are cooking/baking and playing video games. I would like to shout out my family, friends, and boyfriend for always being awesome and supporting me, I love all of you. And I would like to call out my dad specifically as thanks for always giving me rides home.
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IZZY BRACKNELL (Assistant Sound head) Sound for Spring Awakening, The Crucible, and Twelfth Night. I love to hang out with friends, bake, take photos and learn new things. I want to shout out my family, my friends, and my dog Beaux!
CHIARA BROWN (Dee Dee Allen/Ensemble) Chiara has been involved in Grease (Beauty School Dropout Ensemble); The Voices from a High School Cabaret; Spring Awakening (Thea); Lysistrata (Athenian Chorus); The Crucible (Mercy Lewis); Twelfth Night (Fabian/Orsino’s Songstress); The Laramie Project (Assistant Stage Manager). Chiara enjoys singing and making jewelry outside of school! She plans on majoring in Musical Theatre in college. “I would like to thank everyone involved in the show for everything they do to help bring each show to life. I would also like to thank everyone for giving me such an unforgettable high school theatre experience. I will never forget the memories made these past four years and I love you all.”
ASPEN CLAUSEN (Lights Head) Grease, Spring Awakening, The Crucible, Twelfth Night, The Laramie Project I have been part of Washburn Theatre for the past 3 years and it has been a blast! Outside of theater, I love to crochet, read, and hanging out with my cats (I love them). I also play bass in a band with my friends (Battle of the Bands ‘23 and ‘24 winners). Next year, I expect to be going to school in Chicago, at either Loyola or DePaul, and studying education. I have watched the Descendants movies over 10 times. Huge shout out to my lights crew: I could not do it without you guys, thank you for dealing with me and my stupid (hilarious) jokes. I especially want to shout out Ze: You are such an amazing assistant head and I know you are going to kill it next year as head. Finally, I have to shout out our incredible stage manager, Emily: This production and theater department as a whole could not exist without you, you put in so much hard work, and I am so grateful for all you do.
KENDALL CMIEL (Sound Co-head) I have been involved in sound with Grease, The Cabaret, Spring Awakening, The Crucible, and Twelfth Night. I am going to further my studies at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Shout out to my wonderful co-head of sound, Karissa!
THEO DEAN (Costume Crew) Grease, Spring Awakening, The Crucible, Twelfth Night Outside of school I love reading and sewing. Shoutout Ella Hahler and all the seniors who have dedicated so much time and energy to Washburn theater.
PENELOPE DODD (Set Crew) Twelfth Night Arts, Volunteering thanks to my fellow Set Crew!!
QUINN DULKA (Costume Crew) I’ve been in costumes for Spring Awakening last year and Twelfth Night this past fall. I love to read, listen to music and play game with friends! I’m planning on going to UW Madison this fall majoring in Zoology. Thank you so much to my family, especially my sister for getting me into theatre. And thank you to my friends to getting me into costumes! :))
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PETRA FARGIONE (Ensemble) Outside of theater, I like to play the piano and hang out with my friends. I want to shout out Ms. Robyn and Ms. Spring for inspiring me to be in theater. I am grateful so grateful for everything I’ve learned from them.
HAYDEN FARNHAM (Costume Crew) I was in costumes for Twelfth Night. I love going to concerts, paddle boarding, spending time with my family and friends, swimming, and spending time with my dogs. A special shout to my grandma for teaching me how to sew by hand and a special thanks to all of costumes for being so welcoming of me joining costumes this year.
COLE FERRAO (Trent/Kevin) This is Cole’s first WHS production! Cole enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing sports, and making music! Shout out to Lake “Thunder” Martin, my double cast mate!
AVIVA FISHER (Ensemble) This is my first one! I play Tennis, Nordic Skiing and I love being with friends. Next year I plan on taking a gap year in Israel to be an EMT and then attending the University of Minnesota school of Nursing. I shout out Ari. She is my best friend and she motivated me to do the musical. I also shout out my Nordic coach Peter. He has taught me so much and has made my high school experience so much better.
KATHERINE FUGATE (Assistant Choreographer) I’m going to St Olaf in the fall to major in dance, but outside of school I love to make music and am in a band! Thank you to my dance teachers, friends, and family for always encouraging me to pursue my passions!
ZE GEFFEN (Lights assistant) I’ve been involved in Grease, Spring Awakening, and 12th night at WHS. Other than school I drive around and watch movies. I play the drums with my band and get food with my friends. Best spot: taco bell by southdale I get a crunchwrap supreme with a medium baja blast. Let it linger. Shout out to Aspen of course he is everywhere all of the time, and also my king Ruby P on stage tonight.
TYLER GESS (Nick) I played ensemble in Spring Awakening. Outside of school I like to sing, go climbing, and beat my friends in Mario Kart :). I’d like to shout out my boyfriend, my friends, and family for being so supportive of my participation in theater and cheering me on as I go.
LIZZY HAGEMAN (Sound Crew) Grease, Spring Awakening, 12th Night (sound crew for all) I enjoy Jersey Mikes and beef barbacoa bowls. Shoutout to sound crew, you guys the best, thanks for letting me hang around.
ELLA HAHLER (Costume Head) Grease, Spring Awakening, The Crucible, The Twelfth Night Outside of school and theater I like Sailing, ceramics, watching movies, and filmmaking. I’d like to shout out to my grandparents for supporting me by coming to all the shows over the years! Love you guys with all my heart!
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MASON HARTUNG (Sound Crew) I have been a part of the Sound Crew at WHS for: Grease, Cabaret: Voices from a High School, Spring Awakening, The Crucible and Twelfth Night. In my free time I enjoy learning and practicing ASL, Spanish and the guitar. Shout out to Ms. Jean Zimmerman for helping and supporting me since freshman year.
TIERNEY HEARN (Costumes) This is my first time being involved in a production and it has been such a positive experience. Besides costumes I am in the club Dare2BeReal and outside of school I like to pursue art. Without my brother I wouldn’t have tried getting involved in my school’s clubs. Thank you, Wes, for showing me some of the fun parts of high school.
LILY HIEBERT (Ensemble) Grease (Costumes), Spring Awakening (Costumes), The Crucible (Ensemble), Twelfth Night (Ensemble and Second Officer) Outside of school, Lily enjoys playing with her dog, participating in her local choir, listening to music, writing, and spending quality time with her loved ones. I want to thank my parents for always supporting my interests and my voice teacher, Alyssa for helping me improve my singing and for helping me prepare for my audition.
NORA HOGSETH WESTERLUND (Dee Dee Allen/Ensemble) Nora has participated in Twelfth nightin the ensemble. She is an exchange student from Sweden, Stockholm who enjoys playing piano, recorded and singing jazz and is very interested in learning languages. After her year abroad she has plans to attend a music school in Stockholm to study jazz singing. Nora would like to give a special thanks to her parents Kathrine and Gustaf who made this year come true and for always being supportive. She wants to thank her host-sisters Greta and Nora B for being very supportive and helpful with helping Nora memorize her lines.
RILEY HOLL (Lights) Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night (Lights) Outside of school, I enjoy doing art and design, photography, and spending time in the outdoors. I also like listening to music and playing cello. Thanks to everyone for creating a fun and welcoming environment and experience.
LAUREN HYATT (Angie/Ensemble) After Juliet (Costumes), Caberet, Grease (Ensemble), Spring Awakening (Frau Bergman), Lysistrata (Lampito), Crucible (Susanna Walcott), Twelfth Night (Antonio), The Laramie Project In her spare time, Lauren enjoys spending time with her friends, watching movies, traveling, and crafting. Lauren would like to thank all the incredible people she’s met through theatre and her family for always supporting her. She also would like to thank the people that make the shows so amazing including out tech heads and our director.
EVVA JISCHKE (Lights Crew) Spring Awakening (Lights Crew), The Crucible (Stage / Set and Run Crew), Twelfth Night (Lights Crew) Math Team - We got first in the Minneapolis Division and Section 6AAA this year and I earned a letter! Reading - My favorite books include Six of Crows, Night of the Raven Dawn of the Dove, the Magnus Chase Trilogy (and many other Rick Riordan books), and A Study in Charlotte Ceramics - I love making little trinkets by hand and throwing bowls, mugs, and things on the wheel. Shout out to my parents! Thank you for believing in me and putting up with my shenanigans!
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KARISSA JOHNSON (Head of Sound) I have worked on Grease, The Spring Cabaret, Spring Awakening, The Crucible, Twelfth night and The Laramie Project. I plan on going to the University of Minnesota this fall to major in Biology. Shout out to my amazing co-head Kendall!
FIN JONES (Props Crew) This is my first time helping in a Washburn production, though I’ve been in many middle school productions. I love to sing and make music, along with hanging out with my two cats, hammocking, and creating art. I am so glad I got to be a part of this production, and I want to shout out everyone who worked to make this performance the amazing show it is.
PERSEUS JONES (Set Crew) This is my first production here at Washburn, but it definitely won’t be my last. I spend ALL of my free time listening to music, I love all genres and I hope to start a band this summer. Shout out to my friends, my sister, and my mom-- I love you guys!!!
SASHA JORDAN (Costume Crew) Twelfth Night (Costumes) I like to play the saxophone and piano and I want to learn how to play guitar. In the winter I like to go skiing and ice skating and in the summer I go canoeing and backpacking. Thank you to my friends and family for always supporting me and making me laugh.
GRACE KATAN (Props Head) I’ve done props for Grease, Spring Awakening, The Crucible, and Twelfth Night. I do track in the spring and I like driving around with friends. Thank you to my parents and my friends, especially Julia for being a prop baddie with me, I love you!
ELOISE KELEN (Ensemble) Eloise enjoys cooking, baking and reading good books. She plans to attend college to major in Astrophysics next year. Eloise would like to shout out her family, her friends, Peach Vibe Celsius and Mikayla Thorn
COLIE KELLER (Ensemble) Twelfth Night (Sebastian) Outside of school Colie enjoys drawing, singing, and being with friends and family. He would like to thank his parents for being incredibly supportive, and his friends for making this year absolutely wonderful :)
ARI KIMBALL (Shelby) Other productions include The Laramie Project (Marge Murray), Twelfth Night (Maria), The Crucible (Sarah Good), and Spring Awakening (Ensemble). Ari recently won the state championship in Poetry Out Loud and is competing at the national competition in Washington DC. Next year she plans major in Wildlife Ecology at the University of Wisconsin Madison. She enjoys spending time outdoors, crafting, going out to eat, and singing/screaming songs in the car with her friends. I have lots of shoutouts to give, so bear with me. One for my family for always supporting me in all my activities. One for my friends I’ve made through Washburn Theatre, I wouldn’t be able to do this without you guys, I love you all dearly. One for my best friend Aviva for joining the musical her senior year!! I’m so proud of you. One for our stage manager, Emily, the work you put into these shows cannot be matched. One for our director, Kristina, thanks for not giving up on us.
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One for Chiara, who has put in countless hours auditioning for colleges, I cannot express how proud I am of you, I’m so excited to see what you do. A final shoutout to all the students keeping the Washburn theatre program alive after we graduate, you guys are amazing.
LYDIA KORBLICK JAY (Alyssa Greene/Ensemble) Lydia has been in various other Washburn productions. Les Miserables, (Young Cosette), Grease, (Ensemble), Voices of a High School, Spring Awakening (Agnes), Lysistrata (Dipsas), The Crucible (Reverend Hale), Twelfth Night (Olivia), and The Laramie Project (Narrator/Dr. Cantway.) Lydia does not know where yet, but plans to study civil engineering with a possible minor in performing arts next fall. She is currently enjoying the end of her high school career by spending time with friends and family when she is not making the most of school activities. Lydia would like to thank her family for introducing her to performing and supporting her long run with Washburn Theater. She also wants to give a huge thank you to her friends in these productions who have made these recent years her best to date. She is grateful for the lifelong memories and bonds this stage has given her. I love you all!
MILO LARSEN (Barry/Ensemble) Milo has been in this year’s One Act: The Laramie Project, as well as helping with costumes for Spring Awakening and Twelfth Night. Milo likes to do theatre outside of Washburn, as well as acts such as stilts and unicycle at Circus Juventas in Saint Paul. He started performing there in 2012 and will be in their upcoming summer show, Jangala! He likes playing piano, studying music, and crafting as well. Thank you to my family for supporting me in everything I do, I wouldn’t be where I am today without them. Thanks to anyone who has given me rides as well!
SCARLET LARSEN (Mrs. Greene/Ensemble) Scarlet was a part of the costumes team for Spring Awakening in 2022. This is Scarlet’s debut on the Washburn stage! Scarlet is a student at Circus Juventas in Saint Paul since 2012. She does many different acts, including unicycle, triple trapeze, bungee trapeze and ladder trapeze and is a part of the summer 2024 show, Jangala. She enjoys crocheting and knitting in her free time. She plays guitar, ukulele, upright bass and sings. I would like to shout out my mom! She is my biggest support system and I have no idea what I would do without. She is such an amazing role model in my life and has helped me grow. Love you!
GILBERT LEIER (Sound Crew) film and editing where my Gamers at - The president of the united states (pixels 2015)
SYLVIA LIM (Alyssa/Ensemble) Sylvia has been in Spring Awakening (Louise), The Crucible (Betty Parris), Twelfth Night (Feste), and The Laramie Project. She enjoys puzzles and hanging out with her friends. Shout out to mom for being the biggest fan in the world!
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LAKE MARTIN (Trent/Kevin) Lake has been in 4 other productions at Washburn. Lysistrata (Magistrate), The Crucible (Giles Corey), Twelfth Night (Sir Toby), and The Laramie Project (Multiple Parts). Outside of theatre, he enjoys swimming, photography and road trips with his friends. Next year Lake is going to the University of Oregon to study Biology on a pre-med track. Lake wants to shout out his Mom and Dad for always supporting him in whatever adventure he wants to conquer. Lake also wants to shout out Karen Bair for helping him through the audition process and always giving good advice and support.
KATE MCCONLEY (Assistant Stage Manager) I was on costume crew for our productions of Grease and Spring Awakening, set crew for The Crucible, and acted as assistant stage manager for Twelfth Night. I have participated in and been captain for Washburn´s gymnastics team, enjoy making art through painting and drawing, and love to listen to music. I want to thank my friends for helping me get through junior year despite all of its challenges.
MORGAN MCINTYRE (Costume Crew) On Costumes for Spring Awakening, The Crucible, And The Twelfth Night I play first violin in two orchestras and I run a string quartet, I have been playing since I was 8 and love it so much. I also like to draw, digital and traditional, as well as paint with gouache. I want to shout out my parents for always having to pick me up from school later than my siblings because of costumes and clubs. They support me a ton with everything I do, love you guys!!
KATHERINE MORENO (Costumes Crew) I have worked on the costumes for Washburn’s productions of Spring Awakening, the Crucible, Twelfth Night. I enjoy doing an assortment of crafts including but not limited to, sewing, ceramics, jewelry making, painting, and embroidery. I also enjoy reading and hanging out with friends. I want to thank my parents, especially my mom for always encouraging me to do what brings me joy and always supporting me. I also want to thank my siblings and pets for always making me laugh and bringing joy into my life.
GRETA NYSTROM-GROPEN (Costume Crew) I have worked on Spring Awaking, The Crucible, and Twelfth Night. I’m a competitive dancer, I love to read and draw. Shout out to my parents who deal with my busy schedule and drive me everywhere thanks for supporting me in everything.
SCARLETT O’MALIA (Crew) I was on costumes for 12th Night. I like playing bass guitar in my band and making a lot of art in my free time.
RUBY PAULSON (Emma/Ensemble) She has been in The Crucible and Twelfth Night at Washburn. When she’s not in school or theatre, she likes to grow plants, hang out with friends, and sing. She’d like to shout out her family and friends for being her biggest supporters!
ANI PEICHEL (Ensemble) Tech crew for Spring Awakening I like to sing, read, play the ukulele, hangout with my cats, and more. Thank you mom and dad for being there for me and making sure I do my best!
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ADDIE PERSONS (Costumes Assistant Head) Productions I have worked on at Washburn are Grease, Legally Blonde, Spring Awakening, the Crucible, and Twelfth Night. Outside of theatre I like to read, bake, practice photography and ceramics. I would like to thank Ronaldo for being my best friend and never failing to match my speed.
MAREN PETERSON (Mrs. Greene/Ensemble) This is my first production at Washburn. I’ve always watched productions in the past and am so excited to be a part of one now! After high school, I plan to attend the University of Utah in Salt Lake City and major in premedical lab science. I want to thank all the people that encouraged me to audition this year, it’s been an amazing experience!
ZOLA RANUM (Sheldon/Ensemble) At WHS- Spring Awakening-(Rupert/ Ensemble), 12th Night-(Valentine/Priest), The Laramie Project-(Sergeant Hing/ Gregg Pieriotti/Barbara/Judge/Dennis Shepard.) Zola plays in WHS orchestra, sings in WHS and VESOTA choirs, and enjoys spending time with friends and family. Zola would like to shout out their parents, best friends, and amazing cast who supported them throughout this year. Also, the amazing crew who makes theater at Washburn what it is. Very special shout out to stage manager, Emily Selchow who made this whole show possible. Thank you so much!
PAIGE RITCHIE (Set Crew) I did spot lights for Twelfth Night earlier this year. I enjoy hanging out with friends and playing volleyball I would like to shout out to Kate, the assistant stage manager, for being so kind to everyone :)
KAMAU RODRIGUEZ (Sheldon/Ensemble) Spring Awakening (ensemble), Twelfth Night (Sir Andrew), and Laremie Project. Outside of school and theater I enjoy playing the violin and viola, being with my dog, and hanging out with my friends and family. Shoutouts to everyone in this amazing theater program!!! I have learned so much from you amazing people and it makes my day being around everyone. Also, shoutouts to my mom for being the most beautiful person I know
IAN RONNING (Tom Hawkins) I have been involved in the productions of Grease, Spring Awakening, The Crucible, 12th Night, The Laramie Project, and The Prom at WHS. Moreover, besides theatre, some other activities I participate in are choir and eSports. Although, after I graduate, I intend to go to art school. Nonetheless, some people I’d like to shout out are my family, peers, mentors, and friends for supporting me in my journey at WHS.
BIANCA ROYCE (Sound Crew) I did sound crew for the WHS production of Twelfth Night. In my free time, I like to read, play roller derby, and listen to music. I wanna thank everyone I’m close with for always being supportive and understanding
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ALANA RUCKER (Ensemble/Dance Captain) I have been in the Washburn productions of Grease my sophomore year as a cheerleader, and in the production of Spring Awakening last year as a teacher. Outside of the Washburn theatre program I like to spend my time dancing, doing community service and hanging out with friends. In the fall I plan on attending an HBCU and studying in the field of political science. I would love to shout out my parents for all the support throughout my theatre journey here at Washburn and my family for coming to support. I would also like to show love to the Washburn production team for putting on a great show year after year.
JONAS SELBO (Barry Glickman/Ensemble) Jonas has been in various other Washburn productions: Grease (Ensemble), Voices of a High School, Spring Awakening (Ernst), Lysistrata (Spartan Envoy), The Crucible (Judge Hathorne), Twelfth Night (Malvolio), and The Laramie Project (Jedadiah/Jonas/Rulon.)
Jonas plans to attend college next fall and is considering a minor in the performing arts. He is currently enjoying the end of his time in high school by making the most of time with friends and exploring the city. Jonas would like to thank everyone behind the scenes for making this show possible, and all his family, friends, and loved ones for coming to watch him perform. He also wants to give a huge shout out to all the incredible friends he has made on stage for making theater at Washburn the incredible experience that it was. I love you all so much!
EMILY SELCHOW (Stage Manager) Other productions Emily has been a part of include; After Juliet (Set Design), Grease (Run Crew), Voices of A High School (Set Design), Spring Awakening (Ast. Stage Manager), Lysistrata (Ast. Stage Manager), The Crucible (Ast. Stage Manager), Twelfth Night (Stage Manager), The Laramie Project (Stage Manager). “She is a sparkling water enthusiast!!!” Emily would like to thank everyone who has been a part of any production in the last four years. She is so proud of all the cast and crew for the work they have put in. Emily is grateful for everything the WAC parents have done for the theater. Next year Kate McConley will be filling her spot. She knows that Kate will take this position in stride and is so proud of what she has accomplished. Emily is filled with gratitude for Kristina’s time in the theater this year, as she has filled the community with love and inspiration.
MIA SENN (Assistant Choreographer) I like to dance and coach dance outside of school. Shout out the fam and Eloise Kelen
AURORA SILPALA (Ensemble) Other Washburn production: of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night (Ensemble). Enjoys drawing, singing and reading, and takes circus/aerial arts classes at Xelias Aerial Arts Studio in Northeast. Shout out to my family and friends for being super supportive, my two cats for being adorable, and my voice teacher for helping me improve my musical skills since I was in 4th grade as well as being one of the main reasons I am able to be a part of this production!
EMMA SLABY (Lights Crew) Spring Awakening, Twelfth Night Guitar
Emily Selchow is the best stage manager.
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SCHAE ST. GERMAINE (Set Crew) Previous experiences include Twelfth Night (Set Crew) I like to find myself flying a kite during the summer whether it be out of passion or use of time, as well as going upon a weekly basis to Skateville to jamskate my heart out to the best of my ability before wiping out for the 5th time. Read and weep knowing I am the author and the words disposed upon this magazine will be mine soldiers of space. Other than that, I say hello and I grab my coffee to show I’m an adult. Shoutout to the periodic foot cramps, my mom, yo mama, this unfinished lego set, dirtified hat, staff during the blood drive, my headphones, Rosie(AKA spilling with zazz), uh the 401 gumballs stown away in my room slowly being consumed and used for art, and lastly the missing 5$ bill that I got from the co-op down on 38th that once said “STOP HAVING KIDS”. As well as everybody I’ve had the honor of saying hello to this year.
MIKAYLA THORN (Ensemble) As Mikayla is an Exchange student from Australia, this is her fist WHS production and is excited to participate. Outside of school and theater, Mikayla likes to hike, explore and play soccer. Mikayla wants to give a shout out to her Family and friends, Kate McConley and Mia Senn.
LEAH TREPP (Ensemble) This is Leah’s first production at Washburn. Outside of theater, Leah enjoys playing ultimate frisbee, board games, and being with her family and friends. Shoutout to her parents for their unending support, her grandparents for always being there, her brother Wolfie, and best friends Anja and Sappho.
CLARA TSANG (Kaylee) Clara was part of the ensemble in Spring Awakening in 2022, she played the Captain in Twelfth night this fall, and played Trish, Sherry, a news reporter, and Rob in the Laramie Project this winter. Clara likes playing soccer, skiing, playing guitar and piano, playing with cats, and napping. She plans on going to college next year to major in applied mathematics or economics. Clara also wants to eventually study abroad in Taiwan and visit her family in Hong Kong. Clara wants to shoutout the cast and crew of the Laramie Project for making her love theatre, her ski coaches as an apology for missing so much practice, and finally all of her friends and family just because she loves them!
JAYSON TURMAN (Costume Crew) I love drawing, painting, writing, playing guitar and making bracelets! I would love to give thanks to both my Aunt Adrienne and my godmother Alecia, for being there for me, always believing in me when no one else did. Without them I don’t know where I would be.
PENELOPE WESTON (Set Crew) The Prom is my first production at Washburn and is also the first time I’ve ever participated in anything theater related. Outside of school, I like to draw, write, paint, read, and discover and listen to new music. I’d like to shout out my friends and family for their unending support and kindness!
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LYLA WHITE (Head of set/run) Grease (set/run), The Cabaret (set), Spring Awakening (set/run), Lysistrata (set), The Crucible (set/run), Twelfth Night (Head of set/run), The Laramie Project (Head of set). I like to make art, travel a bit, watch movies, play lacrosse, and be with friends. I plan to go into film or theater production as a career. Thanks to tech for being awesome! Also, thanks to my dad - my biggest supporter <3
ADDY WICKLUND (Costume Crew) Other productions include Spring Awakening (costumes), The Crucible (costumes), Twelfth Night (costumes), The Prom (costumes) Addy enjoys reading, writing, creating art, hiking, and spending time with friends and family. “Thank you to my nana for picking me up after costumes for the dentist that one time.”
SYDNEY WILSON (Prop Crew) The Prom will be her first production. Sydney enjoys spending time with friends and family, and skiing. Thanks to everyone supporting the musical!
CAROLINE ZIELINSKI (Costume Crew) Spring Awakening (costumes), The Crucible (costumes), Twelfth Night (costumes). I love making art and my cats. I’m planning on going to MCAD to study comic art. Shout out to my friends and family!
JULIA ZIMMERMAN-BOYER (Props Crew) This is my first show. I play volleyball and I also play piano.
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TECH CREW
Stage Manager ....................................................................... Emily Slechow
Assistant Stage Manager ....................................................... Kate McConley
Lights Head .............................................................................Aspen Clausen
Sound Head ................................................. Karissa Johnson, Kendall Cmiel
Costume Head .............................................................................. Ella Hahler
Props Head ..................................................................................Grace Katan
Set and Run Head.......................................................................... Lyla White
Heads Crews
Sound Crew .............................................................................. Bianca Royce
Gilbert Leier
Izzy Bracknell
June Albertson
Lizzy Hageman
Mason Hartung
Lighting Crew ................................................................................ Ze Geffen
Emma Slaby
Evva Jischke
Riley Holl
Stage Crew .................................................................................... Logan Bell
Lyla White
Madeline Daugherty
Props Crew .............................................................. Julia Zimmerman-Boyer
Izzy Mugge
Sydney Wilson
Fin Jones
Beckett Jarcho
Costumes Crew ....................................................................... Addie Persons
Jayson Turman
Scarlett O’maila
Tierney Hearn
Quinn Dulka
Morgan McIntyre
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TECH CREW
Crews
Nina Bauerschmidt
Costume Crew (cont.) ...................................................................
Lyla White
Katherine Moreno
Hayden Farnham
Greta Nystrom-Gropen
Bronwyn Kmiecik
Adalyn Wicklund
Sasha Jordan
Izzy Padelford-Pascarella
Theo Dean
Caroline Zielinski
Sound Crew ........................................................................
Colden Swarthout
Drew Wesson
Izzy Bracknell
Jinx Norvell
Kendal Cmiel
Lizzy Hageman
Mason Hartung
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Autographs
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