Belvidere North Spring Play

BNHS Performing Arts’ Production of

Book by

Bridget Carpenter Music by

Tom Kitt Lyrics by

Brian Yorkey Based on the novel Freaky Friday by

MARY RODGERS and the Disney films

Synopsis When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again. Freaky Friday, a new musical based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, is a heartfelt, comedic, and unexpectedly emotional update on an American classic.

By spending a day in each other’s shoes, Katherine and Ellie come to appreciate one another’s struggles, learn self-acceptance, and realize the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond a mother and daughter.

Songs ACT I Prologue .................................................................................................................................. Orchestra Just One Day....... Ellie, Katherine, Torrey, Fletcher, Mike, Grandma Helene, Grandpa Gordon, and ensemble The Hourglass...........................................................................................................Ellie & Katherine I Got This .................................................. Ellie, Katherine, Savannah, Adam, and ensemble What You Got............................................................... Katherine, Torrey, Danielle, and Louis Oh, Biology.............Ellie, Adam, Gretchen, Hannah, Parker, Savannah, and ensemble Vows.......................................................................................................................................................Mike Busted ............................................................................................. Ellie, Katherine, and ensemble Somebody Has Got To Take The Blame...Dr. Ehrin, Mrs. Luckenbill, Senor O’Brien, Ellie, and Katherine Shoppin’ with My Mom.......................................................................................................Fletcher Watch Your Back ..........................Ms. Meyers, Gretchen, Hannah, Ellie, and ensemble Drivin’ with My Mom.............................................................................................................Fletcher Parents Lie ...............................................................................................................................Katherine Just One Day (Reprise)...........Torrey, Gretchen, Hannah, Grandma Helene, Grandpa Gordon, Ellie, Katherine, and ensemble ACT II Not Myself Today.......................................................Katherine, Ellie, Torrey, and ensemble Women and Sandwiches .............................................................................Adam and Fletcher Bring My Baby (Brother) Home.........Ellie, Katherine, Mike, Officer Sitz, and Officer Kowalski Go ........................................ Adam, Ellie, Gretchen, Hannah, Parker, Wells, and ensemble After All This And Everything ......................................................................................Katherine No More Fear......................................................................................................................................Ellie The Other Hourglass .............................................................................................. Ellie, Katherine Today and Ev’ry Day.....................................................Ellie, Katherine, Mike, and ensemble

CAST Katherine Blake .....................................................................................................................Annabelle Gawaran Ellie Blake........................................................................................................................Emily Fillmore Fletcher Blake...............................................................................................................Brynne Noelle Mike Riley....................................................................................................................... Derrick Miller Adam............................................................................................................................Brock Simmons Torrey/Adam’s Mom.................................................................................................. Brooklyn Allen Savannah...........................................................................................................................Andy Pecora Gretchen............................................................................................................................. Emma Karl Hannah........................................................................................................................ Amelia Brechler Parker/Louis.......................................................................................................................Noah Frank Wells....................................................................................................................... Maddox Raymond Laurel.................................................................................................................................. Allison Pfeil Señor O’Brien/Pastor Bruno/Officer Kowalski ......................................................Michael Pack Danielle/Ms. Meyers/Officer Sitz .................................................................Michelle Harrington Grandpa Gordon/Dr. Ehrin/Mr. Blumen/Parker’s Dad/Wells’s Dad ...........Ethan Dedmond Grandma Helene/Gretchen’s Mom........................................................................... Reese French Mrs. Luckenbill/Mrs. Time .....................................................................................Evelyn Trippiedi Ensemble. Jadyn Masbruch, Anais Valdovinos, RecieMae Bartels, Emily Perez, Sophia Mirabal CREW Stage Manager........................................................................................................................................Haley Kresal Lighting Designer ..........................................................................................................................Mikayla Miracle Asst. Light Design/Light Board Op............................................................................................. Maya Perez Sound Design.............................................................................................Mikayla Miracle, Andy Landerdahl Sound Board Op................................................................................................................................Quinn McCoy Prop Design.................................................................................................... BNHS Theatre Technology class Spotlight Operators.........................................................................Anna Verstrate, Brittney Carmichael Running Crew.. Julianna Harkin, Rio Hall, Carter Verzak, Ethan Cooper, Brookelynn VanHoose Directors.................................................................................................Phillip Vermillion, David Zimmerman Orchestra Director.................................................................................................................. Steven Wolfgram Choreographer .............................................................................................................................Mychall Cornejo Costume Managers .................................................................................... Sally Abramat, RaeAnn Weiland Tech Director, PAC Manager....................................................................................................Mikayla Miracle BNHS Administration ............... Jim Friesema (Principal), Andrew Miller, Jody Flynn, Julie Scott, Matthew Fry BNHS Fine Arts Department .Dr. Phillip Vermillion, Steven Wolfgram, Timothy Roloff, Edith Obenchain, David Zimmerman BHS Performing Arts Department ................................. Jason Costabile, Mark Miller, Greg Reilly

FLUTE Zoe Hart TRUMPET Valeria Walters PERCUSSION Kyle Lund

ORCHESTRA CLARINET Grace Clifton Danny Gamino OBOE Sophia Difford VIOLIN Sara Leib Marquelle Cnota

SAXAPHONE Carlos Perez Ryan Wolfgram

SPECIAL THANKS Mikayla Miracle, Andy Landerdahl, Bob Seele, Emma Cordray, Greg Reilly, Tim Roloff, BHS Theatre Technology Class, BNHS administration and staff, BHS Custodial Staff, Cassie Vermillion, Karl family, Fillmore family, BNHS Music Boosters, Allen family, Weiland family, Wendy Taylor, ALL parents of cast and crew, Twin Towers, Landmark Printing, BookTix , MyProgramPartner, BCUSD 100 administration and staff BIOS (in alphabetical order) BROOKLYN ALLEN - FRESHMAN (Torrey) Brooklyn is so excited to take you on the magical switch-a-roo journey that is Freaky Friday. This is Brooklyn’s first musical here at North, and she is so excited to share her first show with you! She would just like to thank her Aunt Tami Weiland for passing on her love for music and musical theatre. She wants to remind you to hide your hourglasses before they break, and enjoy the show!

RECIEMAE BARTELS - JUNIOR (ENSEMBLE) This is Recie’s second show and her first ever musical. She would like to thank everyone who supported her throughout this whole show and more. She hopes you have a Freaky Fabulous Show.

AMELIA BRECHLER- SOPHOMORE (HANNAH) This is Amelia’s second official show with North and is so happy to be a part of this amazing cast. She’s so excited to bring the character of Hannah to life and hopes you enjoy the show!

ETHAN DEDMOND - SENIOR (GRANDPA GORDON/DR. EHRIN/MR. BLUMEN/PARKER’S DAD/WELLS’S DAD) Though he’s a senior, this is Ethan’s first time singing on stage! He hopes that you enjoy his antics as grandpa and his lovely advice as the school psychologist. And let’s not forget to thank all of the directors that helped put this performance together, and thank you for coming to see the show!

SOPHIA DIFFORD - JUNIOR (PIT) Sophia is delighted to be playing in pit for Freaky Friday!

This is her first musical at BNHS and hopefully not the last. Sophia has had a blast working on the musical. She hopes that you enjoy the show!

EMILY FILLMORE - JUNIOR (ELLIE BLAKE) Emily is excited to be in her sixth production with North! She has previously been seen in shows such as “The Wizard of Oz,” “Puffs,” and “Emma: A Pop Musical!” She has loved having the opportunity to work and collaborate with this talented, fun cast! She would like to thank her family, friends, and directors for all of their support. Emily hopes you enjoy the show for just one day!

NOAH FRANK - JUNIOR (PARKER/LOUIS) Noah is pumped to be part of a BNHS production for the first time in his high school career, though he joined in late. Noah would like to thank his parents for encouraging him to join, as well as the directors for giving him the opportunity to be a part of this.

REESE FRENCH - JUNIOR (GRANDMA HELENE/GRETCHEN’S MOM) This is Reese’s second show with BNHS. She has had so much fun with Freaky Friday and wants to thank her friends and family for their support. Reese hopes you enjoy the show!

DANNY GAMINO - JUNIOR (PIT) Danny is a part of the Wind Ensemble Band at Belvidere North High School. He plays the bass clarinet and clarinet for band, but for the show, he is exclusively playing the clarinet. This is his first year playing in the pit, and he is excited about it. Danny’s favorite song in the play is “Somebody Has to Take the Blame.” He hopes that you enjoy the show and that you listen for the various instruments playing, especially the clarinets ;).

ANNABELLE GAWARAN - SENIOR (KATHERINE BLAKE) This is Annabelle’s fifth and final production at Belvidere North. She’s had an amazing four years at North and is honored to have the role of Katherine Blake for this last one. She hopes you enjoy the show!

GRACE GRAFTON - JUNIOR (PIT) Grace is so excited to be participating in her first ever musical at Belvidere North in pit band. She has been in shows before but nothing like Freaky Friday! Her favorite song in the show is “Women and Sandwiches” because she is a woman and boy, does she love sandwiches. Make sure to listen for it and enjoy the show!!

RIO HALL - SOPHOMORE (CREW) Rio is glad they were able to be a part of this production as it is the first production they have been a part of! It has been an experience so far and it has been fun working with the other crew members. Rio wants to thank their parents for being quite understanding when it came to pick-up times. Rio hopes everyone watching will have a good time watching the play as everyone who was a part of it gave the greatest effort!

MICHELLE HARRINGTON - SENIOR (DANIELLE/MS. MEYERS/OFFICER SITZ) This is Michelle’s second musical at BNHS, and her third North show in total! She is very excited for her friends and family to see the show!

ZOE HART - JUNIOR (PIT) Zoe is incredibly excited to be a part of the Belvidere North pit orchestra for the very first time. She’s performed in numerous other ensembles including the ILMEA All-State Honors Band and recently won the RSYO Concerto Competition. Zoe has had a great time being a part of this production, and hopes everyone enjoys the show!

EMMA KARL - SENIOR (GRETCHEN) This is Emma’s tenth show with BNHS and fourth musical. Although she loves being up in the booth, she is so excited to spend her last musical onstage. She would like to thank her amazing friends for making this show so fun and her parents for putting up with her these past few months.

JADYN MASBRUCH - FRESHMAN (ENSEMBLE) Jadyn is super excited for her 2nd production and 1st musical! She hopes you enjoy and have a freaky show!!

QUINN MCCOY - JUNIOR (SOUND BOARD OP/CREW) Quinn is excited to be a part of the backstage crew for Freaky Friday.You will mostly find him in the workshop building the sets for the plays and musicals with the other crew. If you can’t find him backstage, He and his Dad travel all over Wisconsin and Minnesota to search for the next place to fish and explore.

He hopes you enjoy the show!!

DERRICK MILLER - JUNIOR (MIKE) Derrick is very excited to be a part of Freaky Friday, his sixth production at Belvidere North High School, and eighth overall. He hopes you enjoy the show and the great cast who was a part of this production!

SOPHIA MIRABAL - SENIOR (SAVANNAH’S MOM/ENSEMBLE) Sophia is excited to be in her 8th production at BNHS. She had one heck of a great time with her cast members and can’t wait for you guys to see it.

ALLISON PFEIL - JUNIOR (LAUREL/ENSEMBLE) Allison is excited to be in her second production for BNHS! She hopes that whether you’ve switched bodies before or whether you’re seeing the production for the first time, you will enjoy Belvidere North’s take on this freaky show.

BRYNNE NOELLE (FLETCHER) Brynne is a fifth grade student who has made previous BNHS musical appearances including Cinderella (Infant Cinderella), Seussical (Elephant Bird), Peter Pan (Jane), and Wizard of Oz (Lullaby League). She is delighted to return to the PAC as Fletcher. Big thanks to the amazing cast, the directors, Mommy, and Bubby for helping her be one of the guys. Oh boy!

MICHAEL PACK - JUNIOR (SEÑOR O’BRIEN/PASTOR BRUNO/OFFICER KOWALSKI) Michael is very excited for you to see our production of Freaky Friday. He is a choir student and has been in other productions such as Puffs, War of the Worlds, and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time. He would like to thank his parents and teachers who helped whenever he needed it. Finally he would like to thank you for viewing our production and he hopes you have a wonderful time.

ADRIANA “ANDY” PECORA - JUNIOR (SAVANNAH) Andy is 17 and a twin (can you believe that?!), She loves singing and dancing. She is joining the Army and going to college as well.

Musicals are so fun and she suggests everyone should try and do one at least in their lifetime.

She can’t believe she’s doing this show with some amazing people.

CARLOS PEREZ - SOPHOMORE (PIT) Carlos is ecstatic to work with BNHS Performing Arts as a member of the pit orchestra. He wants to give a big thanks to the cast, crew, pit, and directors for making this musical such a fun experience! Enjoy the show!

EMILY PEREZ - JUNIOR (ENSEMBLE) Emily is a junior. This is her first official show after participating in last year’s virtual production of Emma a Pop Musical. She is a part of the ensemble and is really excited to be a part of this amazing cast.

BROCK SIMMONS - FRESHMAN (ADAM) Brock is ecstatic to see you come to BNHS’s musical, Freaky Friday! This is his first ever musical with BNHS, so he is very excited for the experience! He would like to thank his family for always being there to provide for his needs and wants, and being extremely supportive. He hopes you enjoy this production!

EVELYN TRIPPIEDI - JUNIOR (MRS. LUCKENBILL/MRS. TIME) This is one of many of the plays that she has been in at North. She has been onstage and on running crew in the past and would like to thank everyone involved for working together to go all out and put their best foot forward. Thank you for supporting us and enjoy the show!

ANAIS VALDOVINOS - SOPHOMORE (ENSEMBLE) Anais has been in War of the worlds and this is her first musical! She plays the role of a caterwaiter and student and is so excited to be a part of this show. Everyone is so nice and supportive!

VALERIA WALTERS - SENIOR (PIT) Valeria is a senior at North playing in her first musical. She is excited about performing and also looking forward to graduation. She is a talented artist and snow sculptor. She hopes you enjoy the show.

KATHRYN WOLFGRAM - JUNIOR (PIT) Kathryn is a junior at North with a lot of experience on stage and in the pit. Her favorite role was that of Jane Banks with her “brother” Eddie. She recently performed on french horn at state and nationals for orchestra. She would like to thank her parents for pushing her to do great things and dedicates this performance to her brothers, Ryan and Ben. RYAN WOLFGRAM - FRESHMAN (PIT) Ryan is very excited to be in the pit for his very first musical. He is thrilled that he gets to share this experience with his friends, sister, and dad.

Ryan would like to thank his parents for fitting the musical into his chaotic schedule. He hopes you enjoy the show as much as he does.

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