2018-19 Spring, Issue 3- Senior Musical Guys and Dolls

MATER DEI HIGH SCHOOL

SENIOR CLASS OF 2019 PROUDLY PRESENTS

SPRING 2019, ISSUE 3

MONARCH

SPOTLIGHT

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Performing Arts With gratitude and admiration, we acknowledge

Mrs. Darlene Shiley & the shiley foundation For her continued support of the Arts at Mater Dei High School.

Thank you for paving the way for young artists to shine.

May our performances equally match your generosity.

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INSIDE

THIS ISSUE How to Order Tickets

Spring 2019

ONLINE: www.materdei.org/performingartstix

Letter from Executive Director..................................... 2

PHONE: ( 714) 957-3784 from Mon–Fri 10am–3pm

Patrons of the Arts....................................................... 3

WALK UP SALES: Performing Arts Office Mon–Fri 10am-

Letters from Our President & Principal........................ 5

3pm OR at the door beginning 1 hour prior to curtain.

How to Receive Your Tickets PRINT AT HOME: Tickets are emailed to you. You may

either print out or present on your mobile device.

WILL CALL: Tickets will be waiting for you to pick up at

the door beginning 1 hour prior to curtain or visit the Performing Arts Office Mon-Fri 10am-3pm. * Wheelchair accessible seating is available at all venues. Please inquire for more details.

Upcoming Events......................................................... 6 Program Spotlight........................................................ 7 Guys and Dolls Program.............................................. 9 Monarch Masterpiece................................................ 18 Student Spotlight....................................................... 20 Outreach Spotlight..................................................... 24

LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR We have braved the polar vortex and Spring has sprung here at Mater Dei High School! Our winter season was full of accolades for each and every program within the performing arts, confirming the great force of the arts on this campus and beyond. Spring is a time of love and rebirth, and what better way to express these than in song and dance.

In the spirit of love, the performing arts programs have devoted their time and talents to serve those in our community near and far. Our Dance Program will travel to Mexico this weekend to serve underprivileged youth during Gala de Danza, teaching dance and extending the Mater Dei virtues of compassion and service; the Music Academy Program was recently awarded on a national scale for its contributions to music education with Bands of America; the Theatre program travelled to local Santa Ana elementary schools to share the magic of reading presenting staged adaptations of beloved Dr. Seuss stories; the Song Program provided pajamas, gifts, and love to Orange County Youth battling homelessness, broken homes, and illness; and the Choir Program continuously provides their gift of song to those in assisted living and hospitals as well as supporting various organizations through its philanthropic event, Coffeehouse coming up on May 11. We are blessed indeed and so proud of the efforts our artists are making to create a kinder, more loving world each and every day.

And so, welcome to all you’s Guys and Dolls tonight to rambling New York City, where the streets are loud, and the craps games are hushed. We hope this capricious romp leaves you laughing and dancing in your seat, but most importantly, leaving this space happier and more hopeful than when you entered. Now sit back - we are about to rock this boat!!

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Mr. Scott Melvin, Executive Director, Performing Arts

Patrons of the Arts

Drew & Corinne Adams Beverly Alexander Gregory Allen Asada Tacos &Beer Mark & Kimberle Banta David and Nicole Barry Joel Bartlett Dana Barton Kellie Bauer The Bechay Family Mary & Todd Beld Janet Bellamy Keri Bello Katherine Bermudez-Huie Dana & James Binford Lene Brooks Margaret Brown Scott Brown Jeffrey Bundy Gregory Carson The Carroll Family The Casey Family Cynthia E Cattern The Cefalu Family The Chamberlain Family Lisa Chorbagian The Ciachurski Family The Clark Family Clark Commercial Development Asunta Collazo Kayla Constandse Frank Conway Tom and Maeve Corbett-Browne Gary Coronado Carol M Cox The Cullen Family The Curley Family The Dang Family Alison & JT Daniels The DeLong Family George Demos Pear Dsa The Duron Family The Eastman Family Jesse & Mike Ellison The Elsenpeter Family Vicky Espinoza Abel Estrada James & Margaret Ettinger The Euro Family The Fancher Family Steve Farley Tony Ferrero Mark & Lony Fiduccia Rebecca Fife Erica & Jerry Fink Ted & Beckie Flati Bernadine Fraser Leigh Friedman Ken & Sue Gaitan Julian Galindo Bob & Christina Gannon Yeni Gil GFS Marketing, Inc.

Gina & Jon-Eric Santanello Russell & Kim Godin The Goodkind Family Jacqueline Gray Caroline Greco Gustavo Guillen Tania Habeeb Amanda Hancock Dwight Hanson Greg & Lisa (Bartholomy) Hendey Louie and Bita Hernandez Tracey Hessen Philip Hiestand The Hinz Family Timothy Hirota Hockenbury Family Aaron & Jane Hodgdon Debra Hoffmeyer David and Beth Hopkins Stephanie Hopkins Julie and Mark Hughes Mark and Joanne Hulme Ruben Ibarra Mr. and Mrs. Imhoff Melissa B. Jacobson Sylvia Jaques Lawrence Jean Joe Jimenez The Josten Family The Kalczynski Family The Kawabe Family The Keating Suh Family Robert Kessler Carmina Kissinger Tiffany Klarin Guy & Jennifer Klingler Maureen Kosinski The Kridle Family Ralph C. Kuhen Stephen D. Lamb Claudia Lapkin Elisabeth Leandro Rick Ledesma Stephan Lee Shelly L. Leeson The Lefebvre Family The Lilly Family Alana Lowenberg Deanna Lowrey The Ludovico Family Michele MacAller Julie Maglione Jennifer Maguin Kara Marks Brian Marsh Juana Martinez Nicole Matar The Matlock Group Wendy Matthews Nicholas G. McCutcheon The McGee Family The McIntosh Family Dennis McKee Cary Lee McIerran Joy & Victor Mena

The Menzia Family Cindy Millsap Zarate Fiaz Mohammed Christine M. Monge Jim and Elizabeth Moos The Morales Family Mary Ellen & Matthew Moschetti Hitta Mosesman Jessica Moulton The Mulholland Family Grizelda Navarro Kathleen Nazionale Cate Neushauser Kimberly Neuhauser Mark Nialis Janine Nicoll Sarah Novak Roger and Michelle Nieves The O’Day Family The Osuna Family John Otters Sonia Parisi The Park Family Megan Parks Eric Patino Lourdes Perez Arnold and Teresa (Clare) Pinkston The Poliquin Family Manuel Porto Vince and Shannon Pozzuoli Ron Bruder & Kimberly Prado Peter Pulizzi Brittany Railey Mateo Ramirez Albert Rasch Rental Bootique Reunion Kitchen + Drink The Reyes-Franco Family Blake Ribisi The Riedl Family The Rimicci Family Teodora Rios Gabriel Rivas The Rubio Family Teri Rogers The Rojek Family Michael Rood Carie Ross Angelo J. Ruta Jose and Cynthia Salazar JA Salazar Construction and Supply Co. The Salcedo Family Geoffrey Sando Jeff and Christine Sarmiento Ed & Carine Savard Andy and Karen Schickling Judith Schuda The Schulist Family Linda Shoaff Bi Shen

The Shepherd Family Steve and Teri Schulist Leslie and David Seidner Cindie and Bert Selva Abbie and Sergio Serna The Shiley Foundation The Silva Family Tim Shaler Mr. and Mrs. Doug Shepherd The Shepherd Family Larry Silva Maria Silva Kevin P. Simes Susan Skenderian Brian Smith Sydney Smith Martin Smith The Sparks Family Carmen Spencer Karen Stallings Ellen Stanley Lisa Stanton Michael and Julie Stewart The Strader Family The Sullivan Family Michael Sundine The Svendsen Family Maurissa Talarico Mark Teale Theresa Thompson Kyle Tine Tristan Tjan The Trotter Family Dung Truong Georgina and Anthony Ty Quang Uong David J. Ure Sheila Uribe Alex Valle The Van Dalsem Family James Van Eenenaam Stephen Vellanoweth Al and Yvonne Verkuylen The Villanueva Family Remedio Villasin Jaclynn Vines Gracia Vukcevich Tana Walsh Helen Warburton Ken and Deonna Watkins Patricia Weed Jennifer West Mary Wetherall The Whitley Family The Whittaker Family John Widera Thomas Williamson Susan Wojtaszek Francine Woods Todd Woody

We Are Eternally Grateful to the Patrons Above for Their Support Over the Years —

You Ignite Our Artistry

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Congratulates

Paloma Cornejo for her amazing growth and excellent performances with the Mater Dei’s senior choir program.

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Mater Dei High School 2018 Performing Arts President’s Message

Dear Friends of Mater Dei Performing Arts,

Dear Friends Mater Dei Performing Arts, Welcome to theof2018 Performing Arts Season Welcome the 2018 Arts Season Our school to theme thisPerforming year is “Sharing the Spirit”. Our MDHS administration, faculty, staff and student leadership will be working cooperatively to inspire all offaculty, our students to Our school theme this year is “Sharing the Spirit”. Ourtogether MDHS administration, learn through a strong foundation of integrity and respect as they exhibit strong in staff and student leadership will be working cooperatively together to inspire all of leadership our the discovery of their own very unique opportunities for their future growth and development students to learn through a strong foundation of integrity and respect as they exhibit leadership the discovery of their veryIn unique opportunities for their future Glory asstrong a young man orinwoman of service to own others. the beautiful tradition of Honor, growth asof a young or woman of service with to others. the beautiful and Love,and wedevelopment encourage all you toman support our Monarchs greatIn pride and spirit while traditionour of Honor, Glory andthroughout Love, we encourage attending many activities the year.all of you to support our Monarchs with great pride and spirit while attending our many activities throughout the year.

We PerformingArts Arts Executive Director Melvin, Wethank thankand and salute salute Performing Executive Director Mr. Mr. ScottScott Melvin, as wellasaswell the as the Directors Band, Color ColorGuard, Guard,Dance, Dance, Song and Theatre programs.

Directorsand andStaff Staffof of our our Band, Song and Theatre programs.

A A sincere sincere you to the tremendous Monarch of parents, alumni, benefactors thank youthank to the tremendous Monarch Den ofDen parents, alumni, benefactors and and friends who friends who continuesupport to faithfully support thePerforming Mater Dei Performing Artsyear Programs continue to faithfully the Mater Dei Arts Programs in andyear year out. in and year out.

Finally, we thank and wish good luck and God speed to all of our Monarch Performing Arts Finally, we thank and wish good luck and God speed to all of our Monarch Performing students who represent our great school with with suchsuch Honor, Glory andand Love.

WeWe hope and pray Arts students who represent our great school Honor, Glory Love. hope forand successful for all ourfor artists and that you achieve personal pray for performances successful performances all our artists and all that you allyour achieve your and group personal andgoals group goals in allcompetitions. of your scheduled competitions. performance inperformance all of your scheduled Our LadyQueen QueenofofPeace Peaceand and Victory: Victory: Pray Pray for Our Lady for Us! Us! Sincerely,

Sincerely,

Patrick Murphy Patrick Murphy President, MDHS

President, MDHS

Dear Students, Parents, and Alumni, Dear Students, Parents, and Alumni, Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year with the theme of Sharing the Spirit. In what better

way can to wethe share the spirit of MDHS thanthe through Glory, the Performing Arts.

Welcome 2018-2019 school year with themeHonor, of Sharing the Love Spirit.inIn what better way Ourwe students arespirit skilled and talented in all areas of the ArtsLove and in they love, joy andOur beauty can share the of MDHS than through Honor, Glory, thebring Performing Arts. throughare their performances to all withofwhom theyand come contact. students skilled and talented in those all areas the Arts theyinbring love, joy and beauty through their performances to all those with whom they come in contact.

I congratulate and thank our Executive Director of Performing Arts, Mr. Scott Melvin and the

I Directors congratulate and thank ourfor Executive Director of commitment Performing Arts, Scott Melvin the of each program their outstanding and Mr. dedication to ourand student Directors of each program which for their outstanding commitment and to our of student artists. The opportunities, you provide, are instrumental in dedication the development students’ artists.

The talents opportunities, provide, areall instrumental in the development of students’ skills and in thewhich Arts. you Thank you to parents who volunteer in support of these skills and talents in the Arts. Thank you to all parents who volunteer in support of these outstanding Arts programs. outstanding Arts programs.

Asthe theyear yearunfolds, unfolds,we welook lookforward forward Band, Choir, Color Guard, Comedy, Dance, Guitar, As to to thethe Band, Choir, Color Guard, Comedy, Dance, Guitar, Handbells, Hip Hop, Song, Strings, Theatre activities in which our student artists will perform.

Handbells, Hip Hop, Song, Strings, Theatre activities in which our student artists will perform.

Throughthese thesespirited spirited performances, frequently transform may sometimes Through performances, youyou frequently transform lives, lives, which which may sometimes be be tainted by sadness, beacons of hope look forward also welcoming alumni tainted by sadness, into into beacons of hope and and joy. joy.

WeWe look forward also to to welcoming alumni back is is always aa great joyjoy to to see artists supporting backtotothese theseperformances; performances;it it always great seesosomany manyalumni alumni artists supporting these theseevents. events.

To everyone involved in the Performing Arts, God’s blessings on each and every performance.

To everyone involved in the Performing Arts, God’s blessings on each and every performance.

Frances FrancesClare Clare Principal MDHS Principal MDHS

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UPCOMING EVENTS

APRIL

APRIL 13

Red Hot Jazz

6:00PM LEVECKE CENTER

APRIL 27

Shortsfest

7:00PM LITTLE THEATRE

MAY

APRIL 16

Godspell

5:00PM ROAMING MD CAMPUS

APRIL 30

Chuckles 4 Charity: Year End Spectacular 3:00PM LITTLE THEATRE

May 3

Guitar California Concert 6:00PM MARY’S GROTTO

May 11

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MUSIC ACADEMY 2018-2019 PROGRAM

MISSION STATEMENT

SPOTLIGHT

“We, the Mater Dei High School Music Academy, believe in fostering young musicians, growing individual confidence through group collaboration by pursuing excellence from day one.

We encourage all students to excel spiritually, and musically through expression and individual creativity.”

“Pursuing Excellence From Day One!” REHEARSALS

Monday and Thursday Nights 6:00pm-8:00pm in the Mater Dei Band Room

CONTACT INFO

Mr. Taylor Smith tsmith@materdei.org (714)-641-5455 www.materdei.org/musicacademy

2018 Advocacy in Action Award Recipient for Providing Music Education for Every Student

MUSIC CLASSES OFFERED Recorder

Beginning String Ensemble (St. Joachim School)

Beginning Band

Advanced String Ensemble (St. Joachim School)

Advanced Band

Drumline (Marian Alliance Schools) Jazz Band (Marian Alliance Schools)

PERFORMANCES Mater Dei High School Home Football games (Pep Band) Mater Dei High School Home Basketball games (Pep Band) Christmas at the Corner @ Mater Dei HS Knotts Berry Farm Theme Park Disneyland Theme Park California Theme Park

Segerstrom Center of the Arts (Choir Concert) Chapman University Concert Band Festival Spring Concert All-Star Solo/Ensemble Recital Summer Band Camp (July) And More...

PARENT QUOTES/TESTIMONIES: “I love how Music Academy has given my son confidence through the gift of music.”

– Maria Elena Gomez, Mother of Alexander Valdez (Trombone, 7th grade, School of Our Lady)

“Music complements my son’s academic achievement. The ability to play a musical instrument enables my son to be a well rounded student in all aspects of his life.”

– Edwin Cornejo, father of Derek Cornejo (Trombone, 7th grade, St. Anne School)

MUSIC ACADEMY AFFINITY FUND

We are looking for donors to fund scholarships, new instrument purchases, staffing (Private lessons), and honor band audition fees ($40/applicant).

Contact Mater Dei Performing Arts Office for more information!

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MATER DEI HIGH SCHOOL

SENIOR CLASS OF 2019 PROUDLY PRESENTS

A MUSICAL FABLE OF BROADWAY Based on a Story and Characters of Damon Runyon

Music & Lyrics by Frank Loesser Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows Faculty Production Team

Student Production Team

Mr. Scott Melvin, Director

Annemarie Verkuylen, Assistant Director

Mr. Kent Helwig, Musical Director Ms. Kristina Marquez, Choreographer Ms. Essence Florie Jasperse, Choreographer

Casey Fort, Stage Manager Paige Solano, Assistant Musical Director Ava Walters, Assistant Stage Manager

Mrs. Lissa Slay, Stage Manager

Set & props provided by The Music and Theatre Company www.TMTCompany.com Costumes provided by The Theatre Company www.theatreco.com Performance materials supplied by Music Theatre International (MTI) www.MTIShows.com

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LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR

Welcome to this year’s Senior Musical Guys and Dolls! What you will see tonight is the culmination of months of preparation on behalf of over 100 seniors from the Class of 2019 as well as an expansive student and faculty led production team. Each year, I am blown away with the hidden talent and pure determination of the senior class, and this year is no exception. Whether it be on the field, in the classroom or on a stage, these incredible student artists you will see tonight have left an indelible mark on the fabric of Mater Dei High School. They will be attending Ivy League schools, playing Division I sports, writing the next best-selling novel, developing cures for cancer, and most importantly, carrying the values of love, compassion and joy into the world. Our world needs to hear these love-filled voices and our world needs the imagination and ingenuity that comes from these solution-focused young men and women.

But, of course, an event like this does not come together with performers alone. Many thanks to our new Director of Theatre, Mrs. Lissa Slay, for efficiently coordinating our crew, led by student Stage Manager, Casey Fort. Along with Annemarie Verkuylen, Ava Walters, and Paige Solano, Casey has managed one of the most difficult creative processes out there - taking a group of second-semester seniors, 80% of whom have not performed on stage since they were tree #4 in their 3rd grade Christmas pageant, and putting on a full book musical! In that same vein, we are blessed to welcome two new choreographers to the Senior Musical family, Ms. Kristina Marquez, our new Director of Dance, and Ms. Essence Florie Jasperse. It is such a joy to see the smiles on the seniors’ faces while they jump, spin and slide across the stage. And I would be remiss to neglect acknowledging our incomparable Music Director, Mr. Kent Helwig, celebrating lucky Senior Musical #13! The influence he has had on the students on this campus is immeasurable - here is to 13 more! One of the most difficult jobs during this process is keeping me put together and that simply would not happen without my incredible assistant, Mrs. Marisa Winch, whose dedication to this school and the students is inspiring.

supporting our kids, especially Leslie Van Dalsem, Jennifer Lefebvre, Teri Schulist and Yvonne Verkuylen - thank you for your care and dedication to the performers and the programs on this campus. And what an incredible campus we have, from the constant support of the faculty and staff to make accomodations for the performers tonight, to the administrative board who unceasingly supports our artistic endeavors, and who are currently mounting a massive campaign to bring the arts home to Mater Dei with the construction of a state-of-the-art performing arts center - the Monarch Masterpiece.

Thank you all! And last, but certainly not least, unending thanks to the strongest ladies in my life, my daughters Emmerly, Nola and Aveline, and my truly amazing wife, Debbie - they are as much a part of this campus as I and give full credence to the power of unconditional love.

Once again, thank YOU for being with us today and throughout the entire year.

Your patronage is deeply appreciated and our performers are blessed to have such a wonderful audience to showcase their fine work. You truly fuel our creativity and passion. God bless and enjoy the show!!

And now some special thanks for the support of those not directly associated with the production who, without their support, nothing on the stage tonight would have been possible. To all of the fantastic parents involved with chaperoning, feeding, and

Mr. Scott Melvin, Executive Director, Performing Arts

PRODUCTION TEAM COSTUME CREW Caroline Kawabe* Beth Romeyn Lilyanna Ponce Megan Yglesias DECK TEAM Ben Cruz* Kira Imhoff Lauren Howley John Warburton

HAIR & MAKEUP TEAM Sofia Moreno* Cambria McKee Evelyn Taylor Imani Brutlag Lauren Jackson HOUSE MANAGER Isabella Buchanan

LIGHT BOARD OPERATOR Dario Rimicci

PUBLICITY TEAM Betty Pham Rory Dahl

ORCHESTRA CONTRACTOR Mrs. Jennifer Walton

PROPERTIES TEAM Gwen Smith* Chloe Savard Sam Enriquez

SOUND BOARD OPERATOR Sebastian Saintignon

PROGRAMS Ms. Nicole Howard BOX OFFICE Mrs. Marisa Winch

SPOTLIGHTS Alizea Hinz JD Houston

* Denotes Team Leader

SPECIAL THANKS TO: Robert Conrad & Calimesa Tech Services for providing the sound & lighting, Jacob Nguyen for lighting design,

Mr Barsuglia and the Events & Media Services Team, Tom Duffy, George Cervantes & the Santa Ana High School Bill Medley Auditorium and all the parent volunteers who helped to make this production possible.

SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENTS MD PRESIDENT.............................................Mr. Patrick Murphy MD PRINCIPAL................................................ Ms. Frances Clare VP BUSINESS SERVICES.................................... Mr. Dave Taylor VP ADVANCEMENT........................................ Mrs. Erica Adams MD ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS.................Mrs. Geri Campeau ‘87

Mr. Lee Gaeta

Mrs. Audrey Ganey

EXEC. DIRECTOR, PERFORMING ARTS.......... Mr. Scott Melvin

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SENIOR MUSICAL SPONSORS PATRONS OF EMINENCE Van Dalsem Family Ludovico Family Susan Wojtaszek The Shiley Foundation Hamilton, Mercer and Werre PATRONS OF DISTINCTION Lefebvre Family West Family

PATRONS OF HONOR Jessica Postil Debra Hoffmeyer Trenton’s Family The Yudis Family Andrea & James Marquez William & Yadira Beckham Morales Family PATRONS Resurreccion Family Osuna Family Cullen Family FRIEND OF SENIOR MUSICAL Maureen Kosinski, Grammee to Jack & Hannah W.

CAST OF CHARACTERS (in order of appearance) Nicely-Nicely Johnson...................................... Anthony Barajas

Angie the Ox.................................................. Michael Woodard

Benny Southwest................................................Jaden Marquez

Miss Adelaide................................................ Hayley Skonieczny

Rusty Charlie...................................................Rodrigo Gonzalez

Sky Masterson...............................................Jonathan Lefebvre

Sarah Brown...................................................... Kalusha Brutlag

Joey Biltmore ................................................. Jeremy Thellman

Arvide Abernathy................................................ Danika McKee

Mimi...................................................................... Sarah Schulist

Agatha............................................................. Miranda Vazquez

General Matilda B. Cartwright.......................................Juliet Vo

Harry the Horse...................................................... Luke O’Hara

Big Jule....................................................................... Joe Silvey

Lt. Brannigan..............................................................Joey Pang

Master of Ceremonies.............................................Vincent Jara

Nathan Detroit................................................. Nick Van Dalsem

Waiter............................................................... Alonzo Hinojosa

ACTS There will be a 15 minute intermission between acts.

ACT 1

ACT TWO

Overture....................................................................... Orchestra

The Hot Box Nightclub Take Back Your Mink........ Miss Adelaide & the Hot Box Girls

Broadway Runyonland............................................................ Company Fugue for Tinhorns............................ Nicely-Nicely Johnson, Benny Southwest, Rusty Charlie Follow the Fold.................................................. Missionaries A Diner on Broadway Oldest Established................................................. Ensemble Inside the Save-A-Soul Mission I’ll Know.....................................Sky Masterson, Sarah Brown The Hot Box Nightclub Bushel and a Peck.......... Miss Adelaide & the Hot Box Girls Backstage at the Hot Box Nightclub Adelaide’s Lament........................................... Miss Adelaide Broadway Guys and Dolls.................................. Nicely-Nicely Johnson, Benny Southwest, Ensemble

Backstage at the Hot Box Nightclub Adelaide’s Second Lament.............................. Miss Adelaide Save-A-Soul Mission Exterior More I Cannot Wish You............................Arvide Abernathy The Sewer Luck Be a Lady...................................................... Masterson A Street on Broadway Sue Me.................................. Nathan Detroit, Miss Adelaide Inside the Save-A-Soul Mission Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat..................... Nicely-Nicely, Mission Band, Ensemble Broadway Marry the Man Today................ Sarah Brown, Miss Adelaide Finale................................................................ the Company

Havana, Cuba Havana....................Sky Masterson, Sarah Brown, Ensemble If I Were a Bell....................................................Sarah Brown Broadway My Time of Day / Never Been in Love Before.......................

Sky Masterson, Sarah Brown Finale- Act.............................................................. Ensemble

49 Years of Music and Art Commendation for Youth

The MACY program recognizes, celebrates and awards high school musical theatre students and productions. We are honored to have Mater Dei High School

Guys & Dolls as a participant!

49 Years of Music and49Art Commendation Awards ceremony held Years of Music andfor ArtYouth Commendation forApril Youth29, 2019 at 4:00pm.

49 Years of Music and Art Commendation Segerstrom for Youth Center for the Arts Interested in finding out more about MACY The MACY program recognizes, The for MACY recognizes, 49 Years of Music and Art Commendation Youth program and how you can participate or donate?

The Mater Dei Theatre Department is a proud participant in the Orange County chapter of Cappies, a writing and awards program that trains high school theatre and journalism students to be expert writers, critical thinkers, and leaders. The aim of the Cappies program is to celebrate high school theatre.

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PRINCIPAL CAST

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Anthony Barajas

Kalusha Brutlag

Rodrigo Gonzalez

Alonzo Hinojosa

Vincent Jara

Jonathan Lefebvre

Jaden Marquez

Danika Mckee

Luke O’Hara

Joey Pang

Sarah Schulist

Joe Silvey

Hayley Skonieczny

Jeremy Thellman

Nick Van Dalsem

Miranda Vazquez

Juliet Vo

Michael Woodard

HOTBOX GIRLS

Gaby Bradbury

Kiana Hernandez

Olivia Matas

Britney Nguyen

Katelyn Osuna

Samantha Osuna

Betty Pham

Allyson Rosenblum

Gwyneth Stolo

Kelsey West

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HAVANA DANCERS

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Christian Dominic Beckham

Audrey Gubernick

Ethan Lacher

Alexis Leon

Victoria Lopez

Matthew Ludovico

Norah Mawad

Natalie Mendez

Graziella Napoli

Hailey Nguyen

Lauren Resurreccion

Jordan Toledo

Genevieve Vu

Hannah Waldron

Jack Waldron

Marissa Walker

Jude Zabala

Angel Zhu

MISSIONARIES

Daniella Arcila

Kenny Cervantes

Victoria Golonka

Jacinta Kiruku

Lauryn Lilly

Gabriela Mourani

Adam Nguyen

Amy Peterson

Nicholas Pham

Yahaira Rodriguez

Leah Sparks

Sara Urner

Elena Van Eenenaam

ENSEMBLE

Madison Ainley

Sydney Arcemont

Alex Audette

Magdaleno Basilio

Amy Berbiglia

Kaylee Bernal

Jefferey Cacal

Kristen Castillo

Vivian Chun

Bella Cisneros

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ENSEMBLE

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Sarah Collazo

Maria Contreras

Caitlin Corbett

Linda Cullen

Dylan denDekker

Alexis DeWid

Rachel Eskander

Quinn Exceen

Zigann Fischer

AndrĂŠs Garcia

Bella Gourde

Alexa Hathaway

Trenton Hoffmeyer

Pearl Hsu

Joe Inoue

Vanessa Islas

Michael Joralemon

Melita Kalczynska

Arman Kayhan

Jared Landaverde

Kevin Lee

Alexis Lenzkes

David Linkletter

Lauren Luna

Christian Miranda

ENSEMBLE

Brendan Moore

Taylor Morales

Isabella Morgan

Christina Nguyen

Kathy Nguyen-Ly

Olivia Nicoll

Chrystal Olazabal

Bryce Postil

Madeline Purzycki

Michael Redoutey

Martina Rivera

Victoria Ruiz

Ricardo Santos

Jack Schroeder

Raul Torres

Kaitlyn Vazquez

Lara Velazquez

Kailee Welch

Amanda Yap

Gabriel Yudis

Ashely Zaccari

Disclaimer: names and pictures in the program were current as of the program going to print.

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Monarch Masterpiece A COMMUNITY BASED CAMPAIGN FOR THE

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT MATER DEI HIGH SCHOOL Rendering of the new theatre

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Rendering of new MDTV Stutio

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT, PLEASE VISIT WWW.MATERDEI.ORG/PERFORMINGARTSCENTER

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MUSICAL THEATRE PROGRAM STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Stefan Miller, Director of Vocal Conservatory Musical Theatre Program is an after school program designed to develop students’ abilities as actors, singers and dancers for the collegiate & real world expectations in the musical theatre world. Taught by Mr Stefan Miller, Director of Vocal Conservatory, students are provided vocal, acting and dancing coaching. They are also given the opportunity to attend masterclasses led by professionals in the musical theatre industry.

Let’s take a moment to recognize some students in this program.

MAUREEN BELD Q: How old were you in your first musical?

A: I was in Bye Bye Birdie at age 9.

Q: What is your dream role?

A: I would love to be Rose in

JONATHAN LEFEBVRE Q: When did you start singing?

Q: When did you start singing?

A: I started singing when I was in

A: This might sound cliché but right

3rd grade at my parish’s children’s choir.

goal?

A: To work professionally in the

field as a performer & to live my dream.

Q: What is your dream role?

A: Either Millie in Thoroughly A: That would probably be the title role in Sweeney Todd or Phantom in Phantom of the Opera.

Modern Millie or Maria in West Side Story.

Q: What is your musical theater goal?

Q: What are your plans for college and beyond?

A: I intend to study dramatic writing in college & pursue writing for the screen & stage.

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after I started talking.

Q: What is your dream role?

Dog Fight.

Q: What is your long term theater

ANNEMARIE VERKUYLEN

A: To become a working actor, ultimately performing on Broadway or the West End. I want to educate & entertain as many people as I can & hopefully touch others through my performance.

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DANCE PROGRAM OUTREACH SPOTLIGHT

This weekend, our Mater Dei Dance Program will make

“I’m really looking forward to this amazing opportunity

history. “It is a great honor that our Dance Team has been

(especially in my senior year), helping complete Gala de

awarded the invaluable opportunity as the first high school

Danza’s philanthropic mission to inspire the next generation

dance program to partake in the prestigious Gala de Danza in Los Cabos, Mexico” notes Mater Dei Director of Dance Kristina Marquez. “Not only will our students be able to extend the Mater Dei virtues of compassion and service through their philanthropic efforts, but they will do so

of dancers. I can’t wait to perform with my All Male Hip Hop teammates and create lifelong memories dancing abroad.”

– Anthonie Chavez, All Male Hip Hop Captain, Class of 2019 The Dance Programs offers elective courses for all levels of dancers, as well as the Nationally-ranked Dance Team and All Male Hip Hop Teams, under the direction of Ms. Kristina

utilizing their God-given gifts and talents, which makes this

Marquez. For students interested in dancing, please contact

opportunity exceptionally unique.”

the Performing Arts department, or follow the teams on social media, using handle @mdhsdance.

Through the generous arrangement of Mater Dei Dance parent and Artistic Director/Founder Christina Lyon, Mater Dei students will work directly with underprivileged youth in the Los Cabos community, teaching various dance techniques to the students at Danza Que da Esperanza, a local dance studio. They will also have the opportunity to learn from worldclass professional dancers, collaborate with students from the Glorya Kaufman School of Dance at USC, and showcase their own talents during the opening sequence of the Gala, held at the beautiful Viceroy Hotel Los Cabos. Our students will be exposed to rich collaborative affairs which transcend languages, movement styles, and cross-cultural backgrounds.

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