9521-Mary Poppins-HCHS Theatre

Director’ s Notes

Hello and welcome to Hononegah’s Performing Arts Center!

Thank you for joining us for this performance.

In a magical mixture of song, dance, and story, the beautiful book and score of Mary Poppins shares lessons to be learned by both the young and the young at heart. Our hope is that you will be compelled to take the story with you beyond the walls of this production. Upon Mary’s arrival to the Banks’ household, the practically-perfect nanny takes measurements of the children before getting to work. As we reflect on our own measurements in our lives, we may find ourselves feeling overwhelmed with stressors big and small alike. As Mary brings to light lessons for Jane and Michael, we can take in Mary’s reminders of sharing our joys and sorrows with each other, of being there for those who need us most, and of finding hope in our desire to keep learning. It is a true joy to have observed our students demonstrate their desire to learn together in preparing to share this story with you today. I encourage you to escape into the stories told before you and to always remember “Anything can happen if you let it.”

Fondly, Mrs. Carolyn Frieden Director About the musical

Based on the children’s book by P.L. Travers and the 1964 Disney film, the Mary Poppins musical is based on the story of a British family and their new, eccentric nanny. Through her lessons, Mary teaches the children how to be proper citizens and aids in self-reflection between George Banks and his childhood, and the Banks’ relationships. The musical was adapted by Cameron Mackintosh and went on to win a Tony Award for Best Scenic Design and multiple Laurence Olivier Awards. Mary Poppins has seen many international touring productions, and it is a very popular choice for school and community theaters. Despite deviations from the film, the musical still tells a beautiful story of family and love.

CAST

Mary Poppins ................................................................. Olivia Gelander

Bert Casey Bohn

George Banks Gabe Kohl

Winifred Banks

Audrey Pigott

Jane Banks Ingrid Roeske

Michael Banks............................................................... Tanner Pearson

Katie Nanna ..................................................................... Elizabeth Thor

Mrs. Brill ..................................................... Jennavieve Mei-Ling Harms

Robertson Ay Gabe Serranoletona

Policeman Madilyn Boehme

Admiral Boom Brenden Davis

Park Keeper Nathan Shapiro

Miss Lark ...................................................................... Cheyanne Gratz

Mrs. Corry........................................................................... Layla Quillen

Neleus/Valentine .............................................................. Miranda Fishe

Bank Chairman Aiden Vanfleet

Von Hussler

Sarah White

Northbrook Sophie Hoyer

Bird Woman Amiah Jackson

Fannie .................................................................................... Emma Kuo

Annie................................................................................... Kirra Fluegel

Miss Andrew ....................................................................... Liv Simpson

ENSEMBLE

Julia Batson, Madilyn Boehme, Ash Clayton, Irelyn Crowley, Brenden Davis, Miranda Fishe, Kirra Fluegel, Shelby Galindo, AJ Gibson, Cheyanne Gratz, Abigail Hatch, Debraruth Hayag, Alise Heinrich, Lily Henderson, Sophie Hoyer, Baylie Hutchens, Amiah Jackson, Keira Jones, Emma Kuo, Tessa Larson, Austen Lewis, Isabella Mastroianni, Hannah Morrisson, Layla Quillen, Allura Runberg, Macie Schroeder, Nathan Shapiro, Liv Simpson, Kali Smith, Elizabeth Thor, Angel Van, Megan Vandergrift, Aiden

Vanfleet, Sarah White, Gracie Willeford

CREW

Director and Choreographer: Carolyn Frieden

Assistant Director: Christian Frieden

Master Builder/Designer: ..............................................Gemma Baines

PAC Manager: Jacob Schenk

Pit Director: Jeremiah Kramper

Props and Costumes Master: .......................................... Susan Dibble

Stage Manager: Annelise Mesa*

Assistant Stage Manager: .................................................. Brody Sorn*

Audio: ................. Braydon Beck*, Anastasia Halcomb, Trinity Halcomb, Lucia Jahn*, Jackson Lawyer

Lighting: ...................... Martyn Folowell, David Houhau, Kyele Journy*,

Annelise Mesa*, Lydia Nordgren, Victoria Sanderson

Rigging: Evan Guetschow, Dylan Janczak, Brody Sorn*

Props and Costumes: ..... Elizabeth Carmina, Rosemary Cook, Archer Dibble, Harley Fandel, Juniper Gray, Addisyn Hansen, Salem Herron*,

Saylor Kieper, Tia Leindecker, Maddi Matrick, Autumn Mohring*,

Jazlyn Oberg, Lela Pagles, Allistair Perez, Soren Petravicz, Annalise Schmidt, Maddie Schnurr, Sophia Stout, Matilda Sumpter, Molly Vosberg, Asher Wadsworth*, Gabe Waneless, Berlin Weidman, Elisabeth Wells

*Denotes tech crew head

PIT BAND

Jeremiah Kramper Director

Madeline Archer Flute/Piccolo

Ean Singmouangthong ....... …………………………………………Clarinet

Sophia Bradel Bass Clarinet

Amelia Bronnimann Trumpet

Elizabeth Kramper ....... ……………………………………………….F Horn

Noah Reader Trombone

Mekenna Gibson ...... ……………………………………………Percussion

Jakob Keip ........ ………………………………………………………….Bass

Wolfgang Vergara Keyboard

Lisa Miller……………………………………………. ..........…………..Piano

MUSICAL NUMBERS

Act 1

Prologue

Cherry Tree Lane Part I

The Perfect Nanny

Cherry Tree Lane Part II

Practically Perfect

Jolly Holiday

Let’s Hope She Will Stay

A Spoonful of Sugar

Precision and Order

Feed the Birds

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Playing the Game

Chim Chim Cher-ee

TEN-MINUTE INTERMISSION

Act Two

Cherry Tree Lane (Reprise)

Brimstone and Treacle (Part 1)

Let’s Go Fly A Kite

Good For Nothing/Being Mrs. Banks

Brimstone and Treacle (Part 2)

Step In Time

A Man Has Dreams (Reprise)/A Spoonful of Sugar (Reprise)

Anything Can Happen (Part 1)

Give Us the Word

Anything Can Happen (Part 2)

A Spoonful of Sugar (Reprise)

Bows

CAST BIOS

Casey Bohn, Bert • Grade 12

This is Casey’s last show at Hononegah. He has previously been in Harvey as Dr. Sanderson and Beauty and the Beast as Gaston. Outside of theater Casey enjoys reading and learning foreign languages. Next year, Casey will be going into Pharmacy. He would like to thank his friends and mommy for their support in the arts. Enjoy the show!

Brenden Davis, Admiral Boom & Ensemble • Grade 12

This is Brenden’s seventh production, fifth show at Hononegah and sixth musical overall. Other performances include The Wizard of Oz, Dear Edwina Jr., The Lion King Jr., Hamlet, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Beauty and the Beast. He is also a member of the Page Turner’s Literary Enthusiast Club. Brenden would like to thank his family for their support for this production.

Olivia Gelander, Mary Poppins • Grade 12

This is Olivia’s fifth show at Hononegah, and tenth show overall. She would like to thank her parents and brother for the continuous support, and her boyfriend for encouraging her and supporting her in every way. She would also like to specially thank Mrs. and Mr. Frieden for being the most kind, passionate and caring people she knows. The world needs more people like them, for they truly found their calling working with kids. Olivia can’t wait to help share the story of Mary Poppins, buckle up and enjoy the show!

Cheyanne Gratz, Miss Lark & Ensemble • Grade 12

This is Cheyanne’s last show at Hononegah and she is incredibly humbled to be a part of this experience! Her previous roles include a palace girl in Joseph, as well as an ensemble in Beauty and the Beast. After Hononegah she plans to go to RVC to complete her Gen ed’s. She would like to thank her family, friends, and fellow cast and crew members for their support throughout the show.

Jennavieve Mei-Ling Harms, Mrs. Brill • Grade 10

Jenna was very excited to accept the role of Mrs. Brill, and had a blast getting to know the character, and really bringing her to life. Jenna has had previous experience in theater including Frozen Jr., A Christmas Carol, and Beauty and the Beast, last year’s show. Jenna has three brothers, no sisters, and two amazing parents that she is so incredibly lucky to have support her in this great achievement. Jenna wants to thank everyone who took the time to come see Mary Poppins and help support our amazing cast and crew! It means a lot to her, and she hopes you enjoy the show!!

Amiah Jackson, Bird Woman & Ensemble • Grade 12

This is Amiah’s last show at Hononegah! She has previously been in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat as a part of the ensemble, Beauty and the Beast as a silly girl, and now Mary Poppins as the Bird Woman! She is a very bubbly and energetic person! She plans on going to Wisconsin Lutheran College for Physical Therapy! She thanks all of you for coming out to see the show!

CAST BIOS

Gabriel Kohl, George Banks • Grade 11

This is Gabe’s second show at Hononegah. Gabe is also a Special Mention All-Conference football player for the Hononegah football team, and he is ranked All-Defensive first team for the Winnebago County area. Gabe enjoys music almost more than anything though. He is on the worship team at his church as he plays the guitar and sings. Gabe would like to thank everyone for coming especially his sister, brother, mom, and many other family members. He hopes you enjoy the show.

Tanner Pearson, Michael Banks • Grade 9

This is Tanner’s second show and he couldn’t be more excited! He has previously been in The Little Mermaid as Grimsby. Outside of school, Tanner enjoys playing video games. Enjoy the show!

Audrey Pigott, Winifred Banks • Grade 12

Audrey is a senior and this is her fourth year of doing musicals at Hononegah. When she’s not onstage, Audrey enjoys reading, singing, and dancing and has done many other productions with community theaters. Next year Audrey will be attending Colorado Christian University to study Classical Elementary Education and will be participating in the choir there. She is so excited to bring this amazing show to life and would like to thank her directors, friends, and family for all their love and support throughout this journey. Enjoy the show!

Layla Quillen, Mrs. Corry & Ensemble • Grade 12

Welcome! This is Layla’s fifth production and she’s extremely excited to present all of the effort that’s been put into the show. Being her last show, she’s very grateful to make memories with those involved and be a part of such a welcoming community. Enjoy the show!

Ingrid Roeske, Jane Banks • Grade 12

This is Ingrid’s first musical at Hononegah, but she had the pleasure of playing Mrs. Chauvenet in the play Harvey during the fall. She has been in previous shows in middle school and she is excited to be back on stage! When she is not on the stage, she enjoys playing piano, watching movies, and sewing. Ingrid will be attending Luther College next fall to study history and museum studies. She would like to thank her family, friends, the Friedens, crew, and the pit for helping to make this show supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! She hopes you enjoy!

Macie Schroeder, Ensemble • Grade 12

This is Macie’s second time participating in a musical and her third time helping cast members with hair and makeup. In her free time she enjoys having Bible studies, hanging out with her family and boyfriend (Mr. Banks) and helping with kids ministry at her church. Macie also bakes and makes other custom signs and apparel for her family, friends, and teachers.

Gabriel Serranoletona, Robertson Ay • Grade 10

This is Gabe’s second ever theater production! Mary Poppins being his first musical while Harvey was his first play. After, unfortunately, missing out on last year’s musical, he did not hesitate in auditioning this year. He auditioned with nerves but was excited. Fortunately, he was cast! He wants to thank his mom for supporting him and helping him be able to be in this production. Three months of hard work, for three nights of knowing that that hard work was worth it. He hopes you all enjoy the show.

CAST BIOS

Kali Rose Smith, Ensemble • Grade 12

This is Kali’s last show at Hononegah! She has previously been in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in the ensemble, Beauty and the Beast in the ensemble, and now Mary Poppins in the ensemble! Outside of school she is a very outgoing and ambitious person. She plans on attending UW-Platteville in the fall for Forensic Investigation. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Elizabeth Thor, Katie Nanna & Ensemble • Grade 12

Elizabeth wants to thank all of her friends and family who have supported her throughout her theater journey. She wants to give special thanks to her Gramma Peggy who always knew she was right for the stage. Elizabeth is so grateful for her theater family that has grown since sixth grade. She would also like to say just because she isn’t a penguin she dedicates this show to Mark Mark. She hopes you enjoy her last show at Hononegah and remember A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR HELPS THE MEDICINE GO DOWN!

Sarah White, Von Hussler & Ensemble • Grade 12

This is Sarah’s last show at Hononegah and couldn’t be any more ecstatic to have Mary Poppins as her last. She has been in Wizard of Oz as a munchkin and a part of the ensemble in Joseph. Sarah has been involved in band all four years, playing her main instrument, the clarinet. Sarah plans to go on to college at Rock Valley and pursue a life serving others humbly in love. She hopes you enjoy this show as much as she does!

Gracie Willeford, Ensemble • Grade 12

Gracie is beyond excited to be a part of Hononegah’s production of Mary Poppins! This will be Gracie’s tenth show and fourth one at Hononegah. Gracie has previously played roles such as Dan’s wife in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Queen of Hearts in Alice in Wonderland, and the Narrator in Beauty and the Beast. She would like to thank her friends Julia, Angel, Shelby, Miranda, Debra, and Liv for making this show so amazing. She hopes you enjoy her final high school performance!

SPECIAL THANKS

Superintendent Mr. Michael Dugan and the Hononegah Board of Education

Principal Mr. Chad Dougherty and the Hononegah Administration

The Fine Arts Department

Hononegah Faculty and Staff

Parents and Families of Hononegah’s Fine Arts Students

Gemma Baines

Kelley Beard

Brad Bond

Steven Cofoid

Susan Dibble

Diane Eymann

Jeremiah Kramper

Dave Lombardo

Jacob Schenk

John Sisson

Denis and Lisa Wehr

Alleman High School

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Quad City Music Guild

Starlight Theatre - Rock Valley College

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