Shorewood High School Drama - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Shorewood high school Drama proudly Presents:

Music and Lyrics by William Finn -- Book by Rachel Sheinkin Conceived by Rebecca Feldman -- Additional Material by Jay Reiss

November 1, 2 at 7:00 p.m.

November 3 at 2:00 p.m.

SHS Auditorium Adults $10 -- Students/Children $5 Box Office: 963.6940 -- Shorewooddrama.org SPELLING BEE is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International 212-54104684 – www.MTIShows.com

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D I R E C TO R ’ S N O T E S Welcome to The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, the first production in the 2013-2014 Shorewood High School Drama Season! After opening with this delightful, heartwarming musical, we will delve into the difficult Holocaust story, I Never Saw Another Butterfly in February. This powerful play chronicles the experiences of the children at Terezin Concentration camp before, during, and after the war. We will end our main stage season with a rousing production of the classic musical West Side Story in May. Tonight’s musical is simply just a lot of fun. I saw the original production on Broadway, and it truly was a surprising gem. Pre-adolescence is such an awkward time for everyone.

The kids in Spelling Bee find that words and spelling can be an escape from the perils of not fitting in. I think you’ll find yourself rooting for one or more of the kids to pull off the victory. What we discover from the adults in the show is that navigating adulthood doesn’t necessarily get any easier!

Spelling Bee ran on Broadway from 2005 to 2008 and played 1,136 performances. It won Tony Awards for Best Book (script) and Best Featured Actor (Dan Fogler, who plays William Barfee).

I would like to thank the entire artistic staff for their dedicated work on this project...

Patrick Spreadbury, Adam Baus, Carrie Hallblade, Ryan Cappleman, Deb Schwinn, and Thom Cauley.

If you’d like to become a financial supporter of Shorewood Drama, please contact Mr. King at jking@shorewood.k12.wi.us. The drama program is taking students on two amazing trips this year. The actors will venture to Broadway and New York City to see shows, to participate master classes with working actors, and to see the major sites. The technical theatre students are heading to the USITT (United States Institute for Theatre Technology) conference in Fort Worth. If you’d like to donate to the cause to get these deserving students to their destinations, we would love to hear from you!

Finally, thank you for your support. The arts are alive and well in Shorewood. Thank you for being an ambassador for arts education in our public schools! Enjoy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! Mr. Joe D. King SHS Drama Director

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C A S T O F C H A R AC T E R S The Spellers Chip Tolentino.........................................................................................................................Seth Bobrow* Logainne Schwarzandgrubenniere...............................................................................Marissa Noe* Leaf Coneybear................................................................................................................ Connor Hopkins* William Barfee.......................................................................................................................... Simon Earle* Marcy Park................................................................................................................................. Yunny Youm* Olive Ostrovsky........................................................................................................................ Casey Tutton The Adults Rona Lisa Perretti.......................................................................................................Laura Guadagnino* Vice-Principal Douglas Panch...................................................................................... Zach Lipo Zovic Michelle Mahoney...............................................................................................................Taylor Anapol* The Ensemble Carl Grubenierre....................................................................................................Bizen Ghebregziabiher Dan Schwarz.............................................................................................................................Seth Bobrow* Olive’s Mom.............................................................................................................................. Emma Grady* Olive’s Dad............................................................................................................................. Zach Lipo Zovic Jesus Christ..............................................................................................................Bizen Ghebregziabiher The Reporter...............................................................................................................................Amber Bush The Coneybear Family.............................Emma Grady*, Guillaume Jacob, Kayla Taylor-Griffith, Mary Grace Wagner, Claire Evans, Bizen Ghebregziabiher Runners-up Spellers............................Bizen Ghebregziabiher, Emma Grady*, Guillaume Jacob, Maureen Kailhofer, Kayla Taylor-Griffith, Mary Grace Wagner, Claire Evans, Amber Bush Dance Captains................................................. Casey Tutton, Yunny Youm, Bizen Ghebregziabiher * Indicates membership in International Thespian Society, Troupe 2139

connor, you make us so proud!

From Maria Merelli to Rona Lisa Peretti,

Congratulacioni,

break a leg,

Laura Guadagnino!

Mom & jim

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MUSICAL NUMBERS [the names of singers are omitted, so as not to give away the winner of the Bee] Act One “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” “The Rules” “My Friend the Dictionary” “Pandemonium” “I’m Not That Smart” “Magic Foot” “Pandemonium Reprise” “Goodbye #1/Rona Moment” “Prayer of the Comfort Counselor” There will be a fifteen-minute intermission between acts.

Act Two “The Lament” “Woe Is Me” “I’m Not That Smart Reprise” “I Speak Six Languages” “Jesus” “The I Love You Song” “Woe Is Me Reprise” “Rona Moment” “Second” “The Pas De Deux” “Second, Part 2” “The Champion” “Finale”

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ORCHESTR A Conductor/Music Director/Piano.................................................................................... Mr. Adam Baus Piano.......................................................................................................................................... Alissa Koppel Flute...............................................................................................................................................Paulina Ruiz Alto Sax.....................................................................................................................................Nikki Fremder Cello............................................................................................................................................ Olivia Loomis Oboe/Clarinet.........................................................................................................................Mr. John Lovis Drums.....................................................................................................................................Mr. Pat Hopkins TECHNICAL CREW Stage Manager.....................................................................................................................................Alec Sill Assistant Stage Manager...................................................................................................Ellen Gallagher Assistant Lighting Designer................................................................................................... Emmy Benz* Sound Board Operators...........................Summer Jurniak-Van Kempen*, David Kunstmann Spotlight Operator..............................................................................................................Daniel Pichette Deck Crew...........................................................................Emmy Benz*, Joe Bradisse, Nick Burkee Derek Harsh, Joe Kosidowski, Josh Melton, Penelope Musto, Lundyn Opuiyo Costume Crew......................................... Molly Hayes, Alex Knitter, Claire Majeski, Ella Xistris Properties......................................... Mrs. Deb Schwinn, Mr. Patrick Spreadbury, Mr. Joe King Ushers................................... Members of the Advanced Acting and Drama Classes, Parents *Indicates membership in International Thespian Society, Troupe 2139 A R T I S T I C S TA F F Director....................................................................................................................................Mr. Joe D. King Technical Director/Designer............................................................................ Mr. Patrick Spreadbury Costume Designer.................................................................................................. Mrs. Carrie Hallblade Music Director....................................................................................................................... Mr. Adam Baus Choreographer......................................................................................................... Mr. Ryan Cappleman Assistant to the Director............................................................................................... Mrs. Deb Schwinn Assistant to the Director..................................................................................................Mr. Thom Cauley

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K-A-Y-L-A!!!

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Claire

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BIOGR APHIES Taylor Anapol (Mitch Mahoney - junior) – Taylor previously performed in Avenue Q as Gary Coleman, Spring Awakening, Godspell, and Bye, Bye Birdie. She also worked crew for Lend Me a Tenor, The Laramie Project and Aida. In the community, Taylor has performed in The Wizard of Oz and Seussical. Taylor is the President of the Jewish Culture Club and a member of Key Club and Thespians.

Emmy Benz (Assistant Lighting Designer - senior) – Emmy’s crew credits include Avenue Q, Aida, Lend Me a Tenor, Godspell, and Spring Awakening. She participates in New Horizons and is a Thespian.

Seth Bobrow (Chip Tolentino - senior) – Seth appeared in Spring Awakening, Avenue Q, Lend Me a Tenor, Rent, Shout, Showcase, and several other productions

at Shorewood Schools. Aside from SHS Drama, Seth is involved in Chamber Choir, Youth Haiti, and Ripples photography.

Joe Bradisse (Crew - freshman) – At SIS, Joe was James in High School Musical, Jr. He studies piano and violin and participates in Student Council.

Amber Bush (Ensemble - senior) – Amber transferred to SHS this year. At her previous school, she worked crew for Oliver!, The Curious Savage, Charlie Brown (costume designer), Overtones, and Birds of Paradise. She participates in National Honor Society and Grey Matter at SHS. Simon Earle (William Barfee - senior) – Simon is a veteran actor, having previously appeared in Spring Awakening (Ernst), Godspell, Les Miserables, Rent, Aida, and as Nicky in Avenue Q. Last fall, he was Max

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in Lend Me a Tenor. Simon is a managing editor for Ripples, a member of Mock Trial and Student Council. He attended the Northwestern University Acting Camp last summer.

Claire Evans (Ensemble - freshman) – At SIS, Claire was Cinderella in Cinderella and Sharpay in High School Musical, Jr. Claire has many First Stage credits and was a member of Organized Chaos. Community credits include Beauty and the Beast, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Annie. She is a member of Chamber Choir and Key Club.

Ellen Gallagher (Assistant Stage Manager - junior) – Ellen worked on crew for Spring Awakening and she is on staff for Copperdome.

Bizen Ghebregziabiher (Jesus/Ensemble - senior) – Bizen has previously performed as Ricky in Avenue Q, as Bellhop #2 in Lend Me a Tenor, and chorus in Godspell, Spring Awakening, and Aida. He is a member of Youth Haiti, Thespians, and does Ripples photography.

Emma Grady (Olive’s Mom/Ensemble junior) – Emma was Frau Gabor in Spring Awakening, Gary Coleman in Avenue Q and a member of the ensemble of Godspell and Aida. In the community, she has appeared in Once on This Island, Into the Woods,

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Joseph…Technicolor Dreamcoat, and many vocal/choral concerts. She is a member of Chamber Choir (co-Vice-President), AFS and Thespians.

Laura Guadagnino (Rona Lisa Perretti - senior) – Laura’s credits include Rent, Godspell, Almost, Maine, Ragtime, The Laramie Project, Avenue Q, and Aida. Last year, she was Maria in Lend Me a Tenor and Fraulein Knuppledick in Spring Awakening.

She has done several community theatre productions. She is in Chamber Orchestra and has studied viola for ten years. Laura participates in AP Art, Adventure Ed., and Thespians. She is a Showcase 2013 Director.

Connor Hopkins (Leaf Coneybear senior) - Connor has been in several Shorewood Schools productions, including Spring Awakening (Hanschen), Shout, Ragtime, The Laramie Project, and Almost, Maine. He also participates in Mock Trial, Forensics (captain), and AFS. Guillaume Jacob (Ensemble - junior) – Guillaume was on sound crew for Lend Me a Tenor and appeared in Showcase. He also acted in Le Livre de la Jungle, Tableau, Le Temps D’Aimer, and Nous when he lived in Europe. He is a Ripples writer, a Model UN member, and does Improvisation Club.

Marissa, You amaze us in everything you do!

We watching you perform.

Love Mom, Dad, & Jordyn

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Most productions of Spelling Bee have only nine actors. We added eight ensemble actors to give more students opportunities!

At the 2005 Tony Awards, Rev. Al Sharpton played the role of Guest Speller during Spelling Bee’s musical number!

Spelling Bee started as a non-musical play entitled Julie Andrews missed “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” when she was a Guest Speller at a performance in 2007.

C-R-E-P-U-S-C-U-L-E, done by the improvisational group “The Farm!”

Simon,

“Magic Spirit” is what you’ve got, in spades!

Lots and lots of love, Your Family!

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Summer Jurinak Van Kempen (Crew - junior) – Her crew credits include The Laramie Project, Spring Awakening, Avenue Q, Aida, Lend Me a Tenor, and Godspell.

Maureen Kailhofer (Ensemble - senior) – Maureen has been a crewmember for Spring Awakening, Godspell, Lend Me a Tenor, and Rent, as well as Showcase and Show Circle. She was in the ensemble of Aida. She was in Joseph…Dreamcoat in the community and has done MUCH with her choirs. Maureen is in Chamber Choir, Thespians, and Technical Theatre.

Joe Kosidowski (Crew - sophomore) – Joe worked crew for Spring Awakening, Godspell, Lend Me a Tenor, and Ragtime. He also works on shows at Milwaukee Rep.

David Kunstmann (Crew - senior) – SHS credits include Les Miserables, Rent, Almost Maine, Ragtime, The Laramie Project, Avenue Q, and Aida. He participates in Quidditch Club and Chamber Orchestra.

Zach Lipo Zovic (Vice Principal Panch sophomore) – Zach’s SHS credits include Ragtime, Les Miserables, Aida, Godspell, and Spring Awakening. He has danced briefly with Wild Space Dance Company, taken classes at First Stage, and was in a short film, titled “The Wheel.” Zach is a member of Dance Club and Outdoors Club. He is a Showcase 2013 Director and a writer for Ripples.

Penelope Musto (Crew - freshman) – Penelope has participated in Shorewood Drama Jr., music contests and has studied cello.

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Marissa Noe (Logainne Schwartzandgrubennierre - Junior) – Marissa has been in Spring Awakening (Martha), Godspell, Aida, and Avenue Q. She was a Stage Manager for Lend Me a Tenor.

She has also performed at First Stage and is a member of Best Buddies, Key Club (CoPresident) and is the Junior Class President for Student Council.

Daniel Pichette (Crew - junior) – Daniel’s crew credits include Avenue Q, Lend Me a Tenor, Godspell, and Spring Awakening. He is a peer buddy for Best Buddies.

Alec Sill (Stage Manager - sophomore) – Alec was on crew for Lend Me a Tenor and Spring Awakening and was the student director (and the Wildcat!) in High School Musical, Jr. He was in the ensemble of Godspell. His favorite SHS class is Advanced Acting!

Kayla Taylor-Griffith (Ensemble sophomore) – At South Milwaukee High School, Kayla appeared in Hairspray.

Community credits include South Milwaukee Youth Theatre, Shorewood Players, Modjeska Youth Theatre, and Milwaukee Children’s choir. Drama is her favorite SHS class!

Casey Tutton (Olive Ostrovsky - junior) – Casey was Thea in Spring Awakening.

She is a member of SAG/AFTRA. She has

appeared in at least eight films and was on the CBS pilot “The Line.” She was in the TNT movie “Gifted Hands” and in the 2006 Oscar Awards opening film, playing Steve Martin’s daughter with David Letterman and directed by Jon Stewart. Casey has professional credits from Skylight Music Theatre, Marcus Center Performing Arts, Sunset Playhouse, Athenaeum Theatre in Chicago, and Milwaukee Ballet.

Commercial credits include Build-a-Bear, Bob Evans Restaurants, Barilla Pasta, and many more. She is a Chamber Choir.

Mary Grace Wagner (Ensemble freshman) – At SIS, Mary Grace was Mrs. Drabs in High School Musical, Jr. and Ellen in This is a Test. Community credits include Tosca (Florentine Opera), The Music Man (Skylight), and Our Town (Shorewood Players). She is a member of Improvisation Club and Choir.

Yunny Youm (Marcy Park - senior) – Yunny’s credits include Avenue Q as Christmas Eve and she was student director for Aida. Last year, she was Anna in Spring Awakening and in the chorus of Godspell.

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He played Leaf Coneybear.

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AC K N OW L E D G E M E N T S Special thanks to all of the individuals and groups who have contributed to tonight’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. We really appreciate your support of Shorewood Drama!

SHS Faculty and Staff Mr. Tim Kenney, Principal Mr. Matt Jones, Assistant Principal Dr. Marty Lexmond, Superintendent Dr. Tabia Nicholas, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Mrs. Deb Schwinn and Mr. Thom Cauley [Production Volunteers] The Shorewood Men’s Club [Donation of Bunting] Mrs. Carolyn Curran [Concessions Chair] Mrs. Carol Knitter [Concessions] Mrs. Barb Heinen [Volunteer Coordinator] Ms. Kim Grady/Mrs. Carol Knitter/Ms. Pam Sable/Ms. Jane Earle/Ms. Meg Hopkins/ Mrs. Joanne Lipo Zovic/Mrs. Colleen Tutton/Mrs. Cathy Pinter [Cast/Crew Dinners] Mr. Charles Guadagnino/Mrs. Catherine Flaherty [Cast/Crew Party Hosts] Ms. Christina Grazer [Donation of Bunting] Mr. Jeff Zimpel [Graphic Design] Mr. Jacob Fark Mrs. Kristen Spreadbury The Parent Usher Volunteers

The first non-English production of Spelling Bee was in

Seoul, South Korea.

Only the spelling words were in English!

At the first rehearsal for this show,

Spelling Bee played at the Circle in the Square Theatre on Broadway… the same theatre as the 2011 Godspell revival!

William Finn, who wrote

the actors had a

the music and lyrics, also

spelling bee.

wrote the musical,

Connor Hopkins won!

Falsettos!

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