MRP Presents "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" by marianhighmi

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Angel Donors

2023 - 2024 Season

*57th National Mathletes Sum-It +You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown

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Thank you so much!

THEATRE ETIQUETTE

Flash photography and media recording are strictly prohibited at any time during the performance.

Please turn off all electronic devices (cell/smart phones, smart watches, etc...) and refrain from texting during the performance.

Complimentary concessions are available in the lobby at intermission. To help maintain our theatre, we thank you for not taking food or beverages into the auditorium.

Please recycle your programs. Bins are available at the auditorium doors for any programs not needed beyond today’s performance.

Thank you!

Time: An Average Day in the life of Charlie Brown

Synopsis:

Act I captures an average day in the life of Charlie Brown, showcasing moments from Valentine's Day to baseball season. Amidst the interplay with friends, both human and non-human, the narrative follows Charlie Brown's reflections, including a song praising him. Lucy's attempts at love and Linus's attachment to his blanket add layers to the story. The act concludes with Valentine's Day woes and a visit to Lucy's psychiatry booth.

In Act II, Snoopy imagines himself as a World War I flying ace. The day unfolds with a chaotic baseball game, Lucy's selfreflection, and a misbegotten song rehearsal. The group's evening reflections on happiness lead to an unusual compliment from Lucy to Charlie Brown. Despite not resembling Peanuts characters, the cast, not actually six years old, conveys the play's charm through the candidness of childhood friendships.

SONGS

ACT I

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown............................Company

Schroeder...............................................................Lucy, Schroeder

Snoopy............................................................................Snoopy, Girls My Blanket and Me......................................................................Linus

The Kite......................................................................Charlie Brown

The Doctor Is In..........................................Lucy, Charlie Brown

Beethoven Day............................................Schroeder, Company

Rabbit Chasing...........................................................Sally, Snoopy

Book Report.........................Sally, Snoopy, Peppermint Patty, Marcie, Linus, Patty Swanson

ACT II

The Red Baron............................................................Snoopy, Sally My New Philosophy...........................................Sally, Schroeder

T.E.A.M. (The Baseball Game).........Charlie Brown, Company Glee Club Rehearsal.........................................................Company

Little Known Facts........................Lucy, Linus, Charlie Brown Suppertime..............................................Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Company Happiness................................................................................Company

There will be one 15-minute intermission between acts. Please visit our lobby for water & snacks!

As a courtesy to others around you and for the safety of our actors, please turn off cell phones, cameras, and other electronics and refrain from using them during the show.

CAST

Sally

Lucy Van Pelt......................................................................Jennifer Suan

Snoopy.............................................................................................Ava Olah

Schroeder..............................................................Rudy Merriweather

Charlie Brown.....................................................................Ethan Brown

Linus Van Pelt..................................................................Kingston Nevils

Peppermint Patty.................................................Lauren Kowalewski

Marcie.........................................................................................Ella

Frieda..........................................................................................Emma Busse

Patty Swanson....................................................................Grace Everly

Shermy..........................................................................................Ben Malick

Mr. Othmar................................................................Mr. Hubert Sanders

CREW

Director.....................................................................................Kelly

Producer..................................................................................Amy

Set

Light

Vocal Director.......................................................................Amy Blevins

Choreographer.............................................................Alexis Beaubien

Crew.......................................................................Karina Mitrius (Head) Allie Bailey, Lucie Bogus, Elizabeth Emerick, Angelica

Gedwill, Claire Fagan, Addison Miller, Madelyn Prantera, Georgie Rozansky, Katherine Stinson, Tatym Williams

Costumes..........................................Claire

Hair

Program....................................................................................Amy

Ella Adams ‘27 “MArcie”

Allie Bailey ‘26 Crew

Lucie Bogus ‘26 Crew

ethan Brown ‘25

“Charlie Brown”

Emma Busse ‘26 “Frieda”

Elizabeth Emerick ‘26 Crew

Grace Everly ‘24

Claire Fagan ‘26 Crew

Angelica Gedwill ‘27 Crew

Lauren Kowalewski ‘24

Patty” Ben Malick ‘26

Addison Miller ‘24 Crew

Ava Olah ‘25 “Snoopy”

Georgie Rozansky ‘25 Crew

Mr. Hubert Sanders

“Mr. Othmar”

Rhea sanders ‘25

“Sally Brown”

Williams ‘26 crew current and past show pictures!

Katherine Stinson ‘24 crew

Jen Suan ‘24

“Lucy Van Pelt”

Tatym

THE LUISE SMELA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Luise Smela was a proud member of the Marian facultyandstafffromthefallof1979tothespring of 2008. During her many years at the school, she was an incredibly impactful teacher and the beloved Producer/Director of the Marian Rice Players (MRP), the joint drama department between Marian High School and Brother Rice HighSchool.

Lu approached education with an outward focus. She created a forum for her students to embrace altruism with the philosophy that loving others first must be woven into the fabric of right living. That unshakeable foundation for life impacted all those who participated in the hundreds of performances she directed. She taught her students that no job in the theater was more important than another, just as for her, no student was more important than another. Luise Smela made a difference and was so proud of her many students who became successful professionals in the theatre and entertainment world.

Jennifer Suan

2024-2025 Recipient

Jen plans to study in New York in either journalism or communications with hopes of workinginthefashionindustry.

On why receiving this scholarship was important to her: “It was meaningful to be awarded for something I’m passionate about- the performing arts. It further highlighted the importance of the arts both in my life and the lives of others who will receivethisinthefuture.”

To donate to the Luise Smela Scholarship Fund, please scan the QR code or visit www.marian-hs.org/give and note “Smela” in theCommentsBox.

International Thespian Society Troupe #5537

Marian High School & Brother Rice High School

Mrs. Kelly Davis - Troupe Director

Members

Jen Suan ‘24 – President

Rhea Sanders ‘25 – Vice President

Lauren Kowalewski ‘24 – Secretary

Karina Mitrius ‘24 – Treasurer

Ava Olah ‘25 – PR Historian/Social Media

Grace Everly ‘24

Catherine Moore ‘24

Congratulations to Marian’s International Thespian Society students who competed at the Michigan State Thespian Festival this past December along with 1600 other high school theatre students from around the state. Karina Mitrius received a Superior rating in the Scenic Design category. Jen Suan, Solo Musical Theatre, and Lauren Kowalewski, Playwriting and Solo Musical Theatre both earned Excellent ratings in their categories. A special congratulations to Lauren Kowalewski who participated in the college scholarship auditions and earned over $95,000 in scholarship offers.