CAST
Noah Cresson Robbie Hart
Emma Cordray Julia Sullivan
Sophia Adams ..................................................................................................................................... Holly
JT Gordon Sammy
Gabriel Yates……………………..……………………….................................................................... George
Matt Turnipseed .Glen Guglia
Yaki Santana Linda
Sophia Yates……………………………...………………... ................................................................... Rosie
Sophia Bonsol Angie
Bea Clement Harold Fonda / Billy Idol
Emily Van Kell Debbie Fonda/ Asst. Dance Captain
Jasper Floyd David Fonda
Oliver Rubendall……………...…………..................................................................... Shane McDonnough
Eb Scimeca Donatella / Cyndi Lauper
Makkala Thiede Crystal
Phoenix Brosman Mookie / Bum
Evie Savage Sales Clerk / Glen’s Secretary
Roberto Ochoa..................................................................................................................... Ricky / Donnie
Sheyann Carpenter Tiffany / Ensemble
Ethan Savage Elvis / Ensemble/Dance Captain
Shaylee Dahl Cher / Ensemble
Keegan Sweeney Ronald Reagon / Ensemble
Abbi King.......................................................................................................... Nancy Reagan / Ensemble
Paige Niemiec Junior Secretary / Ensemble
Joslyn Cnota Ensemble/ Asst. Dance Captain
Hayden Freeman......................................................................................................................... Ensemble
Paxtyn Freund Ensemble
Michaela McClain-Smith ............................................................................................................ Ensemble
Meagan McVey Ensemble
Angie Rodriguez Ensemble
Addison Walker…………………………………………. ................................................................ Ensemble
PIT ORCHESTRA
Jason Costabile Conductor
Caiden Cabangal Flute
Marilyn Ochoa Alto Sax
Gabriel Inniss .............................................................................................................................. Tenor Sax
GiGi DeGennaro Clarinet
Lyra Casey Oboe
Eddie Aguilar Trumpet
Brad Garrett Guitar
Jamin Dominguez ............................................................................................................................. Guitar
Rick Nolting Bass
Mark Miller Keyboard
Lindsay Rhode Keyboard
Myles Walker Drum Set/Percussion
Kyle Lund Drum Set/Percussion
PRODUCTION TEAM
Greg Reilly Artistic Director
Mychall Cornejo Choreographer
Mark Miller ............................................................................................................................ Music Director
Jason Costabile Pit Orchestra Director
Mikayla Miracle Technical Director/PAC Manager
Daire Kramer ......................................................................................................... Asst. Technical Director
Christopher Christ Asst. Technical Director
Bryan Riviera ........................................................................................................ Asst. Technical Director
Stephanie Cordray Costume Designer
Sophie Leese Stage Manager
Dylan Freund..................................................................................... Asst. Stage Manager/Light Designer
Brook Thornton Asst. Stage Manager
Angelica Robles Sound Operator
CREW
Aiden Bruening Natilee Chaney Riley Freeman
Caii Larez Jordan King Colton Van Fleet Zoey Proper
SPECIAL THANKS
SVL Productions BHS Performing Arts Boosters Joyce Turnipseed
Pete Fiore Christi Abdelnour Natalie Rhode
Andy Landerdahl Dean Coryell Billy Lewis Shannon Wiercinski
Joe Hansen Michelle Eklund Josh Sternquist
Dr. Cassandra Schug D100 Board of Education Arlene Lambaren Bob Seele
Cheryl Sturges Becky Nelson Tosca DeGennaro Stephanie Cordray
Parents who provided dinners Twin Towers
ACT ONE
SETTING: 1985 in Ridgefield, New Jersey
SCENE ONE: Reception Hall
It’s Your Wedding Day ...................................................................... Robbie, Sammy, George, & Ensemble
Someday Julia & the Ladies
SCENE TWO: Later at the Reception Hall
Awesome Robbie & Julia
SCENE THREE: Robbie’s Basement
Someday (Robbie’s Reprise)............................................................................................................. Robbie
SCENE FOUR: Robbie’s Wedding
A Note From Linda Linda
It’s Your Wedding Day (Reprise) Robbie
SCENE FIVE: Women’s Bathroom
Pop! ............................................................................................................. Holly, Angie, Julia, & Ensemble
SCENE SIX: Robbie’s Basement
Somebody Kill Me Robbie
A Note From Grandma .........................................................................................................................Rosie
SCENE SEVEN: Reception Hall
Casualty of Love .............................................................................................. Robbie, Losers, & Ensemble
SCENE EIGHT: Loading Dock
Come Out of the Dumpster Julia & Robbie
SCENE NINE: Banquet Hall
Today You Are a Man Robbie, Sammy, & George
George’s Prayer ................................................................................................................................ George
Not That Kind of Thing
SCENE TEN: The Ridgefield Galleria
Clerk, Robbie, Julia, Crystal, Mookie, & Ensemble
SCENE ELEVEN: A Club in New York City
Saturday Night in the City .................................... Holly, Julia, Glen, George, Robbie, Sammy, & Ensemble
INTERMISSION
ACT TWO
SCENE ONE: Glen Guglia’s Office
All About the Green Glen, Robbie, & the Suits
SCENE TWO: Banquet Hall
Someday (Julia’s Reprise) Julia Right In Front of Your Eyes................................................................................................... Holly & Sammy
SCENE THREE: Rosie’s Stoop / The Bar
All About the Green (Reprise) Robbie, Ricky, & Bum
SCENE FOUR: The Bar
Single Sammy, George, Ricky, Bum, Robbie, & the Guys
SCENE FIVE: Julia’s Bedroom / Street Outside
If I Told You Robbie & Julia
SCENE SIX: Robbie’s Bedroom
Let Me Come Home Linda
SCENE SEVEN: Banquet Hall / Airport / Las Vegas
Not That Kind of Thing / If I Told You (Reprise) ......................................................... Robbie, Julia, & Rosie
Move That Thang Rosie & George
SCENE EIGHT: The Little White House Chapel
Grow Old With You .................................................................................................................Robbie & Julia
SCENE NINE: Reception Hall
Act II Finale Full Company
BIOS
Sophia Adams - Senior (Holly) - Sophia hopes that while reading this program you can see the hard work the cast has put into this show, and the comfort zone that she’s escaped from. As a Senior, she is so proud to watch everyone grow. The Wedding Singer has been an upbeat, fun, and exciting part of Sophia’s life and she is feeling bittersweet to say it will be her last show in high school.
Eduardo Aguilar - Sophomore (Trumpet) - This is his first show, and he is excited to be in pit.
Aiden Bruening - (Freshman) Running Crew - Aiden is excited to work backstage on his first BHS musical, and he hopes you enjoy the show!
Caiden Cabangal - Sophomore (Flute) - This is his 2nd year playing in Pit... Except this time he only plays in 5 songs.. How exciting... Have a great show!!!
Sophia Bonsol - Sophomore (Angie) - This is Sophia’s somethingth show at BHS, and she’s excited to be on stage, probably. Most likely. She’d like to thank her parents, Mr. Miller, and her dogs for helping her do her best in this show. Aaanywhoo, she hopes you enjoy the show and have fun! (Or else.)
Phoenix Brosman - Senior (Mookie/ Loser Guy/Bum) - This is Phoenix’s first musical that he’s ever been a part of. He’s been loving working alongside some old friends and new friends during these weeks in order to produce the show. Hope you enjoy!
Sheyann Carpenter - Junior (Tiffany) - This is Sheyann’s 7th show here at BHS and her 4th musical overall! She is so excited to share the amazing story of The Wedding Singer to you! She hopes you enjoy the show as much as she did preparing it! Thank you all for coming!
Lyra Casey - 2021 Graduate (Oboe)Lyra is so excited to be back and playing oboe for BHS. She played oboe for The Little Mermaid (RIP) and also Anastasia. Lyra also plays in the RVC concert band on oboe and the Crystal Lake community band on clarinet. She hopes you have fun and enjoy the show.
Natilee Chaney - Sophomore (Running Crew) - This will be Natilee’s 3rd show being a part of crew at BHS; 5th show overall. She’s very excited to help with everything backstage once again!
Bea Clement - Sophomore (Billy Idol)
- This is Bea’s 6th show at BHS and would like to give a huge thanks to the directors, cast, crew & pit for putting so much work into this performance. Enjoy the show!!!
Joslyn Cnota - Freshman (Ensemble/ Co-Dance Captain) - This is Joslyn’s second show at BHS and she is so excited for everyone to see it. She would like to thank her fellow cast mates for making this year the best she could have imagined. She would also like to thank her family for supporting her and she hopes you enjoy this wild ride of a musical.
Emma Cordray - Senior (Julia Sullivan) - Emma is thrilled but sad to be involved in her last high school show. This is her 11th show at BHS and 22nd show overall. Crazy right? She plans to continue her education at UW-Whitewater by studying English Education with a Theater Minor. She would like to thank the cast, crew, pit, directors, and her family for supporting her throughout the show and “GROWING OLD” with her. This is Emma, signing out.
Noah Cresson - Senior (Robbie Hart) - This is Noah’s 6th show, 3rd musical, and last show at BHS. He wants to thank tech crew, pit, and the directors for creating an amazing show. He hopes you all enjoy!
Shaylee Dahl - Senior (Cher) - This is her first and last show at Belvidere High School. They feel super honored to get to experience their only show with such an amazing cast. The Wedding Singer has given her so many new friends. She wants to thank everyone for being so welcoming and always being supportive. They are so excited to put this show on stage and rock out like it’s Saturday night.
GiGi DeGennaro - Sophomore (Clarinet) - This is GiGi’s second show being with the pit, and she has enjoyed every moment of it! GiGi is so excited for you all to see the show! She would like to give a huge thank you to all the directors, cast, crew and amazing fellow pit members for making this show as amazing as it is! Enjoy the show!
Jamin Dominguez - Junior (Guitar)Wedding Singer is Jamin’s First show at BHS. This is Jamin’s first year in Band and everything else. He is very excited about everything new and everyone in the show. He hopes you enjoy the show.
Jasper Floyd - Senior (David Fonda)This is his 3rd acting show, 5th general show (acting and tech), and final show at Belvidere High School. He can’t wait to perform for you and hopes you enjoy the show!
Hayden Freeman - Junior (Ensemble) - Hayden is excited to be in her first show at BHS! Hayden has enjoyed the entire process of creating this musical. She would like to give a huge shout out to the cast, crew, and pit for being so amazing! Hayden can’t wait for you all to see the show, enjoy!
Riley Freeman - Junior (Crew) - The Wedding Singer is Riley’s third musical at Belvidere High School. She is excited to put on the show with all of her friends.
Dylan Freund - Junior (ASM/Light Designer/Asst. Set Designer) - This is Dylan’s seventh show, the fifth at BHS, and she is so excited for you all to see this show! Dylan would like to give a huge thank you to Sophie, for being the best stage manager out there! She would also like to thank the cast, crew, and pit, for making this show the best it could be! So come out of the dumpster and enjoy the show!
Paxtyn Freund - Freshman (Ensemble) - The Wedding Singer is Paxtyn’s first show and she is super excited to be a part of this amazing show with an amazing cast! She has loved watching the show come together and is very excited for you to see it! Enjoy the show!
Brad Garrett - Junior (Guitar) - Brad is excited to be playing in a pit that uses his primary instrument, and hopes you enjoy the show!
JT Gordon - Junior (Sammy) - This is JT’s third show at BHS and he is excited to end the year with this musical. JT would like to give a huge thank you to the pit, crew, and directors. Enjoy the show!
Gabriel Inniss - Junior (Tenor/Bari Sax) - This is Gabe’s seventh show at BHS. He previously ran Sound for Theory of Relativity, Trap, and Anastasia. As well as the Stage Manager for One Stoplight Town, and an ASM for Anastasia, Airness, and Almost Maine. Being his first time in Pit, Gabe would like to thank them for their hard work, dedication, and being a joy to play with. Gabe would also like to give a special thanks to Marilyn for helping make band fun again.
Abbi King - Sophomore (Nancy Reagan/Ensemble) - This is her 2nd Musical, and her 3rd show overall. She’s really happy to be included in this show with her friends, and hopes you enjoy it!
Jordan King - Junior (Building Crew)
- This is his 3rd show and first musical. He’s excited to be helping with this musical. He also plays varsity baseball so if you don’t find him there go out to baseball. He is thankful for Gabe and Dylan for helping him be in tech and progressing with his career. He hopes you enjoy the singing in Wedding Singer!
Caii Larez - Senior (Spotlight) - This is Caii’s second BHS production, they are very happy to have joined everyone again, this time on spotlights. They are very happy for the opportunity to be a part of this amazing show (even if they joined at the very last minute).
Sophie Leese - Senior (Stage Manager) - This is Sophie’s seventh show at BHS and they are so excited to be stage managing their final musical! They would like to give a massive thanks to their family for supporting them throughout high school. They are extremely proud of all the work cast, crew, and pit haveput into this production. They would also like to give a huge shoutout to Dylan for being the best ASM ever. They hope you enjoy the show!
Kyle Lund - Senior (Drum Set/Percussion) - This is Kyle’s 2nd show at BHS, and he is glad to be back with the cast and pit for his last year.
Michaela McClain-Smith - Sophomore (Ensemble) - This is Michaela’s 8th show. She is so glad that she is a part of the cast! Enjoy the show!
Meagan McVey - Senior (Ensemble)
- This is Meagan’s sixth show at BHS and second musical at BHS. She has enjoyed watching the show come together during the rehearsals even with the smell in the choir room on choreo days. She loves everyone in this cast and appreciates everyone’s hard work! She’s sad this is her last show at BHS and hopes you enjoy it!
Paige Niemiec - Sophomore (Junior Secretary/Large Lady) - First of all, Paige is very glad there is a song dedicated to her favorite color. She’s excited to be performing in “The Wedding Singer.” This will be her 6th show at BHS. She would like to thank her family for supporting her, the directors for making the experience fun, her friends for creating awesome memories, and water for keeping her alive during choreo days.
Marilyn Ochoa - Senior (Alto Sax/ Flute) - The Wedding Singer is Marilyn’s last musical playing for the pit. Marilyn has also played in two past productions over her years at BHS. They are happy and proud to have their brother, Roberto, on stage, for their final musical. She hopes you enjoy the music put together by the hard-working pit and they hope you enjoy the show!
Roberto Ochoa - Freshman (Ricky/ Donny) - Here he is. The myth. The legend. The hero himself. And his name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III. Finally tired of his rap career, he’s risking it all by fully investing into theatre. Going from “Eminem” to “PlaysLoveEm”, he’s finally embracing his true self. His mother has gone on record stating, “I’m just glad my little Marshall has just been able to come out.” How beautiful. *Pukes* Roberto. There. He’s been mentioned. Ugh. *Regurgitates Violently*
Lindsay Rhode - Junior (Keyboard)This is Lindsay’s sixth BHS production and her third in the pit. She has enjoyed seeing this show come together with her talented friends onstage and backstage, and can’t wait to share it with everyone! Enjoy the show!
Angelica Robles - BNHS Freshman (Soundboard Operator) - This will be her 8th show overall. She doesn’t even go to BHS but she’s here anyways, and she’s excited to be working with such a wonderful cast and crew. She hopes you enjoy the show.
Angie Rodriguez - Sophomore (Ensemble) - Preferred the movie. I haven’t seen it.
Oliver Rubendall - Junior (Shane McDonough) - This show is his 5th show at BHS (probably, he has lost count). He is very pleased with how the show has come out and he hopes that you will love it too! He has gotten to watch people that were strangers become close friends, and he is beyond grateful for all of them! Don’t tell him I said this, but he loves all of the cast, crew, and pit, and he wishes them the best!! Enjoy the show!
Yaki Santana - Senior (Linda) - This is Yaki’s last musical at BHS. Theatre has always been the passion that carried her throughout school. Although this performance will definitely leave a lasting impact (especially on concerned parents) for good or worse, she hopes you enjoyed the show and appreciates all the support throughout this wild ride.
Ethan Savage - Senior (Dance Captain/Elvis/Ensemble) - This is Ethan’s last time on the BHS stage. Having been in 6 shows previous to this one, needless to say they are in need of a much deserved break. But even though this show has been a struggle, they say it is an honor to call it their last.
Evie Savage - Freshman (Sales Clerk/ Secretary/Ensemble) - The Wedding Singer is Evie’s first show on stage at Belvidere High School. This is especially exciting because she gets to be in the show with her sibling, Ethan, in their last performance at Belvidere. She has been working very hard with the cast and really hopes you like the show. Enjoy!
Ella Scimeca - Senior (Donatella McDonnough/Cyndi Lauper Impersonator)
- The Wedding Singer will be Eb’s eighth and final show at Belvidere High School. Performing this production and bringing it to life with their fellow cast members and crew mates was an amazing experience she will never forget! Enjoy this hilarious musical!
Keegan Sweeney - Freshman (Ronald Reagan/Ensemble) - The Wedding Singer is Keegan’s first musical at Belvidere High School. (Unless you count The Little Mermaid, which he doesn’t). This is his second musical overall. He is excited to get back into the theater program for a whole year. He is overjoyed at the thought of how many new people he met, and the people he already knew put on a great show! Thanks, and he hopes y’all have a great show!
Makkala Thiede - Junior (Crystal)Wedding Singer is Makkala’s fifth show and second musical at BHS! She has been so fortunate to spend these past months with such a wonderful group. She is very grateful for all of the support her friends and family have given her during this time. She’s so excited for everyone to see that love is in fact, what we do!
Brook Thornton - Freshman (Assistant Stage Manager) - This is Brook’s first show with BHS. She has been in other plays with Main Street Players. She is excited to work with everyone and to be working tech. Enjoy the show!
Matt Turnipseed - Junior (Glen Guglia) - This is Matt’s second musical, and he loves every step of the way and everyone in the cast. Matt hopes that he can keep doing more shows and looks forward to working with everyone again!
Colton VanFleet - Junior (Set Construction/Video) - Colton is very excited to be a part of The Wedding Singer doing tech, and he was thrilled to work on building sets.
Emily Van Kell - Junior (Debbie Fonda) - This is Emily’s 5th show here at Belvidere High School, and her second musical. She has the honor of being an assistant dance captain for the show. She loves working on dances and working with the other captains. She loves her mom and wants to thank her for everything! Enjoy the Show!
Addison Walker - Sophomore (Ensemble) - Addison is super excited for this year‘s musical The Wedding Singer. She loves to act and sing. Also loves doing tech. During the summer Addison goes to Starlight Theatre at Rock Valley College and does tech there. Addison also is involved in sports and many clubs,one being Student Council and another Thespians. She is very excited to show everybody here the work the cast has put in.
Myles Walker - Senior (Percussion) - This is Myles’ second and last show here at BHS. He is really excited and happy to be a part of such an amazing cast and pit. Myles says, “Musical season is one of the best parts of the year”. Enjoy the show and get ready to Move That Thang!
- This is Gabriel’s sixth show at BHS, and he is excited to be a part of this amazing production. He is honored to be working alongside this super talented cast, crew, and pit. He would like to thank everyone who has helped make this show what it is, and he would also like to thank his family and friends for supporting him through the entire process. He hopes that you enjoy the show!
is Sophia’s 6th show at BHS and she is super excited to be a part of this fun musical. She is excited to play such a fun and crazy character in the Wedding Singer. Sophia hopes you enjoy the show!! Also a special thanks to all our amazing directors, crew, and pit!
Sophia Yates - Junior
Gabriel Yates - Sophomore (George)
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