The Theory of Relativity

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DIRECTOR’S NOTE Hello and welcome to the show!!!

I think I speak for everyone in the cast, crew, and production team when I say we are so glad you are here. I’ve been waiting to write this Director’s Note for over a year. The Theory of Relativity was slated to be our 2020 Fall Musical, but this show has taken on a whole new meaning after being apart for so long. This show, which examines all the different types of relationships we have with each other, is like a love letter about human connection and togetherness, and I want to thank you for coming out to support this much anticipated return of live theater.

As I sat watching our final rehearsals this week in this sparkling new space, I felt an enormous sense of gratitude to the Roseville Area Community for voting ‘yes’ to the building bond in 2017 which made this new performing arts space possible. Roseville - and Minnesota at large - are communities that enthusiastically appreciate and support the arts. Providing arts education matters significantly in young people’s lives: students who have arts-rich experiences in school do better across-the-board academically, and they also become more active and engaged citizens, voting, volunteering, and generally participating at higher rates than their peers, according to studies done by the National Arts Council.

Seeing the world through a new perspective helps young minds imagine new worlds, new possibilities, and new ideas. Young people (and I would venture to say anyone) who attend live theater have shown greater tolerance of different people and ideas, as well as increased empathy for others. Not only does theater entertain, but it enhances our lives in myriad ways. So, we thank you again for your support - it is a bright light during these uncertain times.

I am extremely proud of all these young artists. We have had a lot of fun working together on this production over the past three months, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Enjoy the show! ~ Kaitlen Osburn

A very Special Thanks and huge shout out to our incredible custodial staff, Tina Clasen and the IT crew, Brian and Joe for jumping in to help with build, the RAHS Drama Footlights Foundation’s small but mighty team, and the parents/siblings/guardians/friends that helped this community get this show -- and this new space -- up and running.

Please note that some songs are double cast! Thursday & Saturday performers are noted with an ‘A’. Friday & Sunday performers are noted with a ‘B’. On days in which they aren’t singing that role, those performers join the ensemble.

The Amazing Ensemble Anica Anderson, Anja Wassenberg, Cam Carlson*, Cass Simons*, Cecily Shipman, Jaeden Allen*+, Livia Thomas*, Nex Sundstrom*, Sam Hanson, Solveig Johnson, Sweden Tix*, Tyler Vang, Victoria Yang, Winter Falkowski Relativity Luzia Stern*, Wacheke Njoroge*, Josh Petterson, Vivian Olson*, Briana Ansera, Ensemble I’m Allergic to Cats A - Cruz Rodriguez B - Dennon LaPalm Cake (parts 1, 2, & 3) A - Jenessa Anderson B - Ava Negrete Pi (parts 1, 2, 2 1/2, & 3) A - Luke Wurst+ B - Zawadi Mwabury End of the Line Josie LaPalm*, Anna Fjerstad Great Expectations Ava O’Neal*+, Cecil Campbell*, Ensemble Footprint A - Colin Sullivan B - Lucas Boschet Lipstick Joshlyn Gonzalez*, José Cerna Hernandez*, Ensemble Apples and Oranges Alex Bailey, Josh Petterson Promise Me This A - Nadia Richardson*+ B - Olivia Orton

Julie’s Song Layla Nerayo Julie’s Song Cats Eli Schally, Ellie Brezinka, Jack Blincow, Sophie Kogler* Relative Pitch Ensemble You Will Never Know Sydney Horsman, Grace MacDonald, Hava Munson*+, Ensemble Manicure A - Sarah Erickson B - Niamh Mee*+ Nothing Without You Luzia Stern*, Wacheke Njoroge*, Josh Petterson, Vivian Olson*, Briana Ansera, Ensemble * Costume styling assistant + International Thespian Society member

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RAHS DRAMA 2021-2022 SEASON The Theory of Relativity, Dec. 16-19 RAHSbaret Fundraiser, Jan. 22 RAHSprov, Feb. 4, Mar. 4, Apr. 8, May 20 Spring Play, Mar. 24-27 Spring Student-Led Musical, May 12-15 Follow RAHS Drama on social media!

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Production Team Kaitlen Osburn - Director Rose Gasongo - Student Stage Manager JJ Gisselquist - Vocal Director Kellen McMillen - Pit Orchestra Director Sydney Latimer - Costume Styling Mitchell Frazier - Lighting Design Søren Olsen - Set Design Joe Dodge - Sound Design Hannah Pierce - Choreographer RAHS Drama Program Director - Kaitlen Osburn RAHS Drama Technical Director - Mitchell Frazier RAHSprov Improv Coach - Andrew Lindvall Orchestra Ataa-Adjetey Mensah - Drums/Percussion Jeremiah Zortman - Guest Drummer on 12/17 Eddie Tidball - Bass Ellie Brezinka - Guitar/Cello Curran Neely - Keyboard Kellen McMillen - Conductor/Piano Crew Ashwini Sandanayake, Arsen Stanley*, Cedar Longballa, Charlotte Halula, Clara Lee*, Henry Beaudot*, Jacob Alcott, JJ McKenzie, Kaid Gerber, Kalli Montezon*, Lathan Turbes, Lorin Koch, Maddie Given, Maizen Albrecht, Mareta Clem*, Michelle Lay*, Ollie Heuschele*, Oren Wolfe*, Roman Villalobos, Sam LaBounty

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