Slayer: 2015 US Production

MULGRAVE PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS

FEBRUARY 27-28, 2015 INSPIRED BY THE TV SERIES

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER

A NOTE FROM THE

DIRECTORS

Driven to create a production that would accommodate a large cast, Mulgrave’s Performing Arts students have created a high school tale that revolves around a strong character who remains steadfast and strong amidst the horrors and challenges of life.

Inspired by the TV series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, students share a metaphorical message that underscores the importance of the indomitable human spirit and of keeping one’s eyes on the ‘light at the end of the tunnel’.

Come experience teenage angst through the engaging characters and story arcs developed by Mulgrave’s amazing theatre group. I am personally honoured to have worked with such a talented and dedicated theatre group.

Lydia Race DIRECTOR

Though based off the American television series, our cast and crew have truly made Slayer its own. After initial auditions, the writing of the script was based on our actors, rather than the TV show itself. This allowed us to bring out the strongest traits in our cast, and enable them to further connect with their characters and truly delve into the twisted plot of Slayer. Capturing the essence and fear associated with a vampire lair demanded focus in multiple facets, not only including the actors but the set pieces, lighting, sounds, and props. Inspiration for this lair was of course drawn from the TV show, but each individual vampire that was created brought in a unique element, and allowed us to further explore this unfathomable demonic world.

As in any theatrical performance, there were a number of challenges to overcome. As an assistant director, I was able to relate to both the cast and the crew, and use this knowledge as a means to not only overcome, but excel in the face of these challenges. The energy and charisma of everyone involved in the production has not only carried through from the beginning of the casting process, but multiplied over and over again into the last few weeks leading up to Opening Night. We hope you enjoy the show.

Soraiya Lalani ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

INSPIRED BY THE TV SERIES BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY MULGRAVE THEATRE STUDENTS In every generation there is a chosen one, and she alone will stand against the vampires, the demons and the forces of darkness; she is the slayer. In our generation, the name of that girl is Buffy Summers, and she just wants to be normal. Even as Buffy searches for a ‘fresh start’ at Sunnydale High School, she will be faced with challenges in love, friendship... and demonology.

Luckily, she won’t have to do it alone. With the help of friends, Xander and Willow, Giles (the vigilant Watcher), and an excitable French surprise, Buffy will fight to foil the plot of the vampires and prevent their Master from rising again. At risk of sending all living beings to Hell, this ragtag group will attempt to infiltrate the lair and close the portal before it’s too late. Witty, actionpacked and visually captivating, Slayer will give a whole new meaning to your typical teenage angst.

SLAYER CAST SCHOOL

BUFFY Meagan Stewart

PHILIP MARTIN Xander

JOANNA JOANNOU Willow

NICHOLAS BELLUK Jesse

MERINA UHRLE Cordelia

JUDE ARAFEH Courtney

ZAKIR JAMAL Giles

KATHARINE TURNER Miss Calendar

CHELSEA HENRY Kendra

WILLIAM FERGUSON Mr Flutie

SABA SOLTANI Aphrodesia

CAITLYN SOUTHEY Annika

ALEX ANDREWS Cadmon

WILL COLLISTER Harrison

PAIGE LEONARD Addison

CHRISTIE YANG Taylor

JARICK VANCE Nico

JISANG YOU Brodie

NIKI MAHMOUDI Zinnia

ALISHA MULJANI Juniper

STACY PISKOVA Hibiscus

ANNA EDMONDS Audrey

KATARINA SWETLIKOFF ZsaZsa

NATASHA KEARNS Elizabeth

ANNIE YANG Gloria

VAMPIRES

HUNTER RIGATTI Master

SYDNEY WHITE Demonica

DALE ALEXANDER ROSEMAN Wheezy

MARTIN ABRARY Sid Vicious

AHMED DHARAMSI Luke

DAISY HARRIS Darla

BOYD BORJIET Stefan

POPPY SHAW Nancy Vicious

SOPHIA SINCLAIR It Girl Clara Bow

ISABELLA EDMONDS Zelda

RAFAEL GONZALEZ Vampirate

MARTHA SHAW Constance Bennett

SHANIL VERJEE Blushing Biting Bride

KATHERINE O’BRIEN Vampiress

MERIDY MEIKLE Marie Antoinette

KAYLA IMAN TALIB Flamenco Girl

JENISSA JANMOHAMD Young Victoria

JENNA MAMDANI Southern Scarlette

LARA WASHINGTON Princess

TESSA BARROWPRECIOUS Greek Goddess

ZOË MORIN Miss Hollywood

CREW

ANDREW TUGWELL Production Manager

JAYLAN VANCE Assistant Stage Manager

GRAHAM OCKLEY Lighting Design

AIDAN DESLIPPE Lighting Operator

SORAIYA LALANI Stage Manager

AIDAN CLARKE SCOTT Sound Operator

ANDREW HORNER Wireless Mic Tech

AVA THOMPSON Assistant Stage Manager

PRODUCTION CREDITS STAGE HAND Danielle Wierenga

FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY Tanya Phelps

SET CONSTRUCTION Bret Roach

POSTER DESIGN Edith Hu

SOUND DESIGN Andrew Tugwell

MAKEUP SUPERVISOR Linda Gill-Crone Laura Wright

WARDROBE Caroline Sinclair

MAKEUP Zoe Morin SCENIC PAINTER, SET DESIGN Emilie Desabrais (AND EVERYTHING) Milla Larjava Tori Sinclair Krista Cook Grace Heppell Dina Yaghoubi Aurora Cummings

Special

THANKS JOHN WRAY

We thank Mr. Wray for allowing us to see our vision through to fruition. He has been our guiding light and our steadfast supporter.

UPPER SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

We thank all Administration for their continued encouragement and support.

MARK STEFFENS

We thank Mark for his incredible time and devotion to our show. From roving photographer to essential logistics and display coordinator - we have relied on him and he was always there for us!

JANE WEBB

We thank Jane for promotions and posters. They are beautiful!

ELIZABETH CALDERON, KAREM PLANAS, & MICHELLE NOBLE We thank these ladies for their wonderful marketing and communications designs and action plan.

CHRISTINE GIESBRECHT

We thank Christine for allowing us to use the Art Room space for Makeup Artistry in both rehearsals and show days, as well as organizing our assembly time, newsletter promotion and the concession stand.

Special

THANKS ARTS COUNCIL

We thank Arts Council for their help in painting the set, selling tickets, getting ushers and running the concession stand on the show evenings - their support is really appreciated!

CLAUDE MCLEAN

We thank Claude for his props and continuous support.

MARLENA MORGAN

We thank Marlena for her kindness, guidance, encouragement and gift of words!

CHRISTINE YAKACHUK

We thank Christine for her kind words, and being there for us when we needed extra supervision.

TONY WILSON

We thank Tony for his promotions on the Mulgrave Citizen and his continued support with the concession stand during the performances.

NIHAT TETIKER, FARHAD NAJAFICHALESTRARI AND FACILITIES We thank facilities for patiently and consistently assisting and accomodating us.

Special

THANKS LINDA GILL-CRONE & LAURA WRIGHT

We thank Linda and Laura for sharing their Makeup Artistry expertise and their incredible designs in bringing our characters and show to life.

TANYA PHELPS

We thank Tanya for her creative expertise and willingness to come in, time after time, to choreograph fights, physical scenes and to work with the actors refining their physicality and stage technique.

CHARLOTTE HENRIKSSON-ABRARY

We thank Charlotte for her continuous support and assistance with costuming and sewing!

CAROLINE SINCLAIR

We thank Caroline for being a dedicated and determined seamstress! Her ideas and creations have truly added dramatic flare to our show.

TORI SINCLAIR

What can we say? We thank Tori for being our ‘everything’ from set and costume design, to eyes and ears during scenes, to being our chauffeur, and even feeding us when we forgot to eat. There would be no show without her!

Finally, and most importantly...

OUR FAMILIES

We thank you for making this journey fun and possible, for always being there, giving continuous support, encouragement, driving, patience, kindness and love.

2015