NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR
Thank you so much for attending our Fall 2024 productions, The Rehearsal and Oz, both written by the funny and insightful Don Zolidis. We are particularly proud of these shows in that students truly took the lead and grew in many areas through hard work and dedication. In August, we had so many great actors audition that we decided to expand our show to two one-acts, both chosen from a list of plays students recommended in Drama Club meetings. We quickly began our rehearsals, and although students had to work around other sports and activities, they made rehearsal work! Lily Hyser, a senior and our student director, ran rehearsals for The Rehearsal, and in both shows, we took a collaborative approach onstage. While actors were preparing their parts, our backstage crew spent many evenings reorganizing our backstage to make it a safer and more welcoming environment for students, and creating backdrops and props. As you watch, make sure to notice the student-designed and painted backgrounds for the Scarecrow and Tin Man. In October, shortly before Halloween, we took students on a productive field trip, in which students picked out pieces from local shops to create their costumes, working within our production budget. And finally, we are continually impressed by our Tech students who know our light and sound systems backwards and forwards, having learned throughout the years from our Tech Director and resident Jack London expert, Chris Shank. I hope that you will celebrate with us after the performance, to congratulate our students in all of our teams and ask questions about all of their hard work. Enjoy the show!
A special thanks to the members of our North Boone School District Board of Education, our amazing teachers and staff at North Boone High School, including secretaries Shelly Johnson and Jodie Embry, and Head Custodian Jeremy Berg, our administrators Principal Marc Eckmann & Assistant Principal Jeff Corn, and the families who have supported our Drama program, including the Doetch and Rentsch families, the Hyser, Torres, Kloc, Searle, Dixon & Whitlock families and many more! And a very special thanks to you for being here in support of our program! Schedule for the Show
ACT 1: THE REHEARSAL, A SHORT PLAY (40 MINUTES)
A young teacher tries to pull off a production of Guys and Dolls, but putting a musical together is never easy, especially with a megalomaniacal stage manager, a lead who's convinced that Wicked is a much better show, and a girl who is clinically incapable of following directions (she has a doctor's note to prove it). And to make matters worse, there aren't nearly enough guys to be the Guys. A hilarious and poignant look behind the scenes of a drama club production filled with -- what else? -- lots of drama.
10-MINUTE INTERMISSION
ACT 2: OZ (40 MINUTES)
Reeling from her sister's death, Beth suddenly finds herself journeying through a world suspiciously resembling the film The Wizard of Oz. But with the yellow brick road sold to foreign investors after a financial meltdown, the Scarecrow reveling in his ignorant bliss, the Cowardly Lion acting like a paranoid sociopath, and the Tin Man embracing his emotional numbness, Beth wonders what role she plays in this classic story gone awry. A hilarious and heart-wrenching exploration of grief and perseverance on the road to acceptance.
Simon Anderson
Darryl/Uncle Jason/Wizard
This is Simon’s second year in Drama Club. He has participated in both The Brothers Grimm Spectacular, as Prince Charming and Little Mermaid, as a backstage hand. He says it will be a great show tonight! Simon enjoys drawing, various sports and video games when not acting or helping out backstage. Simon plans to become an Architect, a Professional Artist/Animator, or both in his future. Please ask Simon how much he likes playing his role in Rehearsing for Oz
Ariana Baker
Angela/Extra (Funeral and Munchkinland)
Ariana is very, very excited to be performing in her 7th show with NBHS Drama Club. She has been in The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, The Little Mermaid, Clue, Grease, Space Princess Wars, and The Addams Family. She hopes you enjoy the show as much as we have enjoyed being in it! Take a minute and ask Ariana how she handles the stress that often comes with putting on these grand productions.
Quinn Branthaver Backstage
Quinn has been in Drama Club for three years. He has worked backstage for Grease, Clue and Oz. Quinn played Mongo in Space Princess Wars and a ghost in The Addams Family. Quinn wants to remind the audience to just be themselves, that is of course, unless they suck… then be someone else. Quinn spends much time playing video games and practicing general devious tomfoolery when not working to make the latest play be the best that it can be. Quinn aspires to learn C# and C++ coding to help him create video games and other things in the future. If you run into Quinn, please give him the “mongo salute”!
Shane Chafin
Tech
Shane has been helping out Drama Club for at least the last two years. He is a master at the light board and in his spare time attends Rock Valley College. Shane is an awesome addition to our theater family. Make sure to let him know how much he makes our team truly “shine”!
Monzerath Cruz
Deb/Munchkin Mayor
Monzerath has been performing with us for the last two years. She has been a conquistador, in The Addams Family and has won awards for the “Tiniest Hat” and the Biggest Smile. Her message is loud and clear to her audience, “Enjoy the shows!” She loves participating in band, basketball, and Math Team. Her dream job is to become a Mathematician! Please ask Monzerath about her favorite line that she has delivered on the stage.
Alexander Dixon
Hair/Quax
This is Alex’s first year in Drama Club. He has previously played Dirt Boy in the Grimm Brothers Spectaculathon and helped out in The Addams Family backstage. He wants to make sure the audience helps Alexander to spread the message of love and to not be mean to other people. Alexander occupies his free time by playing Dungeons and Dragons, chess and music. In his future he plans to become a therapist and tend to a giant garden. Alexander would like to talk to you about his favorite music artist. Just ask him!
Ellie Dornink
Girl 3/Extra (Funeral and Munchkinland)
Please give a heartfelt welcome to Ellie, as this is her first year in drama. However, she hopes that you enjoy the show! Ellie is an avid reader when not trying out her newfound acting skills on the stage. Although Ellie is undecided as to her future plans at this point, she does know that she wants to do something that involves helping people or animals. Ask Ellie what she sees her future direction to be in regards to drama.
Madelyn Dwyer Backstage
Madelyn has been helping out backstage for the last 2.5 years. She has worked backstage for Grease, Space Princess Wars and The Addams Family. She finds Drama Club to be a great place to bond with others that are just like her. She is able to truly connect with like minded folks here! She says it has been and continues to be a blast working with the other members of the club. When Madelyn is not designing sets or setting up the next prop, you can find her playing music, doing art and playing games or reading. Madelyn loves to fix things, so it is only natural that she wants to become a mechanic in the future.. Strike up a conversation and be sure to ask Madelyn what her favorite show is out of the ones she has been in so far.
Lorelei Ford
Girl 1/Tin Man
This is Lorelei’s fourth year involved in Drama Club. She has been in such plays as, The Little Mermaid, Clue, Grease, Space Princess Wars and The Addams Family. She was in the ensemble or the background for her first two plays. However, in Grease, she was Cha Cha, along with also being in the ensemble. Then she broke out of her shell and played leading roles, in which she played XJ-188-E and Grandma Addams. Lorelei wants you to know that the cast has worked so hard to put on two one act plays, so she hopes you enjoy the show! Lorelei is on a 16U traveling softball team and travel softball team in her spare time and loves to paint, too. Not to mention, her other pastime of telling “Dad jokes” to her friends. For example; Where do cows go on dates? The Moo-vies! In her future she plans to attend college and play softball. She would like to study Marine Biology, to be more specific sharks and stingrays.
Camila Gutierrez Tech
This is Camila’s 3rd year on Drama, but she has never acted before. However she has done tech for Clue, Grease, Spaceship Princess Wars, and The Addams Family. She likes to watch TV, read, sleep, and listen to music when she is not helping out at the latest local play. When Camila gets out of school she plans to be an English Teacher. Camila says, “Thank you for supporting us and enjoy the show!” Camila is a foodie, ask her what is her favorite food!
Luz Gutierrez Tech
Luz has been in the Drama Club for all of her high school career at North Boone High School. She has done tech for three of those years, with her acting debut last year in The Addams Family. She hopes you enjoy the show! Luz loves to work on video editing, reading, and sculpting when she is not planning out tech for the most recent play. She plans to continue her studies to become a High School History Teacher. She would love to ask you, “What is your favorite line from tonight’s show?” Stop by and let her know!
Vivianna Guzman Backstage
Vivianna first joined our Drama Club family with the production of The Addams Family. She has graciously received both the “Main Curtain” and “Curtain Queen Award’. Vivianna wants to remind the audience, not to give up! In her free time, she plays video games, reads and writes. In her future, Vivianna is planning to work in Construction or have a cleaning business. Please ask Vivianna what motivated her to join drama.
Lily Hyser
Student Director/Mike/Aunt Carol/Props
This is Lily’s third year in Drama Club. She has been in Grease, Space Princess Wars, The Addams Family and now has the honor of portraying a football player and the aunt in Oz. Lily has also been given the award for “Best Student Director” for two years in a row now. Lily wants you to know that we worked really hard to create this work and she hopes you enjoy the shows! She wants to remind you to be nice to the cast and directors. Lily enjoys doing art, working with special education students and theater and hanging out with her friends. Lily wants to work with special education students in the future and her dream is to open an art business that is open to everyone. Lily does not like too many questions, so just stop by and say, “Hi!”
Brooke Jurs
Morgan/Scarecrow
Brooke has been entertaining us for the past four years. She has previously played Actor, Aquata, Vince Fontaine, Selene, Morticia, been an understudy and now is happy to be Morgan and Scarecrow. She is hoping that you find these shows humorous. Brooke enjoys singing, playing guitar, writing, and sewing when she isn’t sharpening her acting skills for her next big play. Her ambition is to become a singer! Please take time to ask Brooke about the weirdest line that she has ever had to deliver.
Autumn Kloc Tech
Autumn has been in tech for four years. When Autumn is not putting microphones on the actors and prepping the latest sounds needed for the play, she is baking, and playing video games and Pokemon. Autumn plans to get a degree in the culinary arts. Please ask Autumn about her experiences in drama tech thus far.
Brie Kloc
Tyler/Witch
Brie has been entertaining us for the last four years, by portraying characters like Devil, Jan Mordra and Fester. Brie sends a heartwarming thank you out to all of her fans in the audience! Along with a special shout out to her mom and dad (Rick) for being so supportive all of the time.
Brie loves to eat and is often snacking between her lines on set. In her future she is planning to be a Certified Public Accountant. Make sure to talk with Brie about her favorite musical tonight after the show!.
Autumn Lagunas
Backstage
Autumn has been working as the Backstage Manager for the Drama Club for the last two years. When Autumn is not setting up the next set or gathering the props, she likes to golf, draw, and read. Her dream job is to be a Marine Biologist! She is hoping you enjoy the shows tonight!
Ryan Lohr
Backstage
Welcome, Ryan! This is Ryan’s first year in Drama Club. He has been busy working backstage and helping to create the set, too. He hopes you enjoy the show! When he is not working hard at school or afterschool on the stage set, he loves to do 3D computer art. He hopes to be able to attend a good college in his future. Ryan would love to have a conversation with you about what is important to him in drama.
Angel Olson
Backstage
Angel, a freshman at North Boone High School, has been building sets and managing backstage tasks since last year, when she joined the backstage crew for the Addams Family. Angel was excited to learn about backstage works and been a quick learner and a reliable member of the crew. When Angel is not busy flexing her construction muscles, building sets, she loves to kick back and watch cartoons.
Luciano Pacheco Estrada
Mr. Henderson/Munchkin Guard
Luciano has been with the drama department for the last four years. He has played a prince, Grimsby, the Chief of Police, Teen Angel, Galendromus and Gomez. He hopes you all enjoy the show! Luciano enjoys singing and playing music when he is not trying out or participating in the latest play. His dream is to be an entrepreneur or become an actor in the near future. Ask Luciano anything! He loves questions, but has a hard time thinking them up!
Kristy Reitz Tech
This is Kristy’s first year in Drama Club. She has yet to start her acting debut,but she wants you to know that she has had a lot of fun working on this show. When she is not working on the latest show, she enjoys reading. She wants to become a teacher someday. Please ask her about the funniest thing that has happened at drama or something she is excited to share with you.
Kristy Reitz Tech
This is Kristy’s first year in Drama Club. She has yet to start her acting debut,but she wants you to know that she has had a lot of fun working on this show. When she is not working on the latest show, she enjoys reading. She wants to become a teacher someday. Please ask her about the funniest thing that has happened at drama or something she is excited to share with you.
Adamaris Sanchez
Set Designer
Adamaris has been adding her artistic talents to our set by creating both the Munchkin set and the Scarecrow set for Oz.
Addi Sanchez
Set Designer
This is Addi’s second year in Drama Club! Addi has been one of our set designers since Princess Space Wars and continues to express his craft on our stage today via the backdrop of the Munchkin Land and the Scarecrow set.
Diana Sanchez
Set Designer
Diana has been helping out using her artistic talent by designing the sets for both the Munchkin set and the Scarecrow set in The Oz.
Ella Searle
Julie-Stage Manager/Glinda the Good Witch
Ella has been participating in Drama Club her whole high school career at North boone High School. She has played such parts as, Johanas in Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, the cook in Clue, along with Mom, Viz, and the Empress in Space Princess Wars, along with participating in the ensembles in Little Mermaid, The Addams Family and Grease. She hopes you all enjoy the shows! Ella would rather be reading and cooking when she has some down time. Her goal is to attend college to get her Master’s degree to become a Teacher in her future. She would like to share with you what grade she started doing drama and how her acting career has changed over the years. Just talk to her about it!
Chloe Swafford
Extra (Funeral and Munchkinland)/Savannah
Chloe has been in drama for two years and started out her drama career backstage for the first three shows. However, you get to witness her debut on the other side of the curtain, first hand tonight! Please enjoy the play, as a lot of work went into it. This is for you! When Chloe is not working on her newfound acting skills, she spends her time lifting weights, drawing and crocheting. Chloe is looking forward to going into the military when she is done with school. However, before that, she wants to stick around here and help with some backstage acting. Chloe would love to have a conversation with you about how long it really takes to learn your lines/scenes. Just ask her!
Sydnee Theisen
Tech
Sydnee has been in Drama Club for three three years and has become quite the pro at running the tech-sound board. Sydnee has lent her helping hand in Clue, Grease, Space Princess Wars and The Addams Family. Sydnee keeps herself quite busy between band and drama, both of which she enjoys. She hopes that you enjoy the show! Ask Sydnee what her favorite sound is on the sound board.
Annabella Torres
Jessie/Beth
Annabella Torres is in 10th grade and is very excited to perform in North Boone High School’s production of The Rehearsal/Oz. This is her 7th production at NBHS and 23rd show overall. You may have seen her in other NBHS productions, such as Wednesday in The Addams Family and Sandy in Grease, just to name a few. Some of her other highlights include playing Flounder in The Little Mermaid, as well as being a part of In the Heights, Oliver!, Newsies, and Beauty and the Beast at Rock Valley College’s very own Starlight Theatre. She hopes you enjoy the show! Stop by and ask Annabella what her “dream” show would be?
Faith Wallain-Guy
The guide/Jill/Girl 4
This will be Faith’s second show at North Boone High School, after she played an ancestor in The Addams Family. Additionally, this will be her first lead, as the guide. Her message to the audience is to “try new things because you never know until you try!” Watch for her to act “outside of the box.”
Kamiya Williams
Tech/Design Specialist
First and foremost, Kamiya has graciously lended her artistic talent to create this playbill cover. She has been helping out in drama in some sort of capacity or another for the last four years. Kamiya has played the Enchantress in the Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, she was part of the ensemble for both the Little Mermaid and Grease. Some previous awards that have been bestowed upon
Adelai Whitlock
Barry/Lion
Adelai has been in drama for four years now. She has played Pugsley in The Addams Family, portrayed Moon Starchild in Space Princess Wars, and the Singing Telegram Girl in Clue. Adelai wants to thank you for coming to the show and she hopes you enjoy it! Adelai loves sports, reading medical textbooks, and doing trivia. Adelai wishes to attend medical school, and then study to be a General Pediatric Surgeon. Please ask Adelai where her inspiration and energy come from when she is portraying a certain character in a play.
Directed
Lily Hyser, Student Director
Chris Shank, Technical Director
Lily Hyser, Student Director
Danny Lawhorn, Director’s Assistant
