NDA presents Matilda!

Notre Dame Academy PROUDLY PRESENTS

Saturday 10.23.21 | 7pm, Sunday 10.24.21 | 2pm, Saturday 10.30.21 | 7pm, & Sunday 10.31.21 | 2pm

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Roald Dahl’s

MATILDA The Musical Music & Lyrics

Book

TIM MINCHIN

DENNIS KELLY

Matilda was first commissioned and produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company and premiered at The Courtyard Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, England on 9 November 2010.

It transferred to the Cambridge Theatre in the West End of London on 25 October 2011 and received its US premiere at the Shubert Theatre, Broadway, USA on 4 March 2013.

Orchestrations and Additional Music – Chris Nightingale

MATILDA Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Director’s Note We are so excited to bring MATILDA THE MUSICAL to the stage at NDA. Actually, we are excited to be back on the stage at all. Last year, thanks to our very supportive administration and Arts Parents Group, we were able to perform INTO THE WOODS outside in October. It was a wonderful experience in many ways--but, oh, what a joy to be back in the PAC! MATILDA THE MUSICAL brings not just entertainment, but wonderful messages for all those who see it. As teachers who see the wonder in all of our students, it is a delight for us to put on a show that declares, “Every child is a miracle.” Matilda, despite being raised by parents who see her love of reading and early genius as frightening and “stupid,” is ready to put wrong things “right.” She reminds us that we each get the chance to “change our story.” We need to hold on to those thoughts as we face the Wormwood and Trunchbull people and events of our own lives.

Even as we rejoice in being back in the theatre, we are all hurting this year. The pandemic has been a time of loss for many, and the NDA family along with musical theatre in the area took a huge hit when we lost our beloved choreographer Karen Niewiadomski. She choreographed shows at NDA and other area high schools for the last thirty five years. She taught thousands and thousands of students to understand that even if they felt that they had two left feet--they could dance! She told us all-- “never say you can’t; you are just having difficulties right now!” We are blessed to have Laurie Pokrywka and Jayme Weiden choreographing for us this year. They danced with Karen from the time they were two years old and embody both her beautiful spirit and her talent for musical dance. They are another gift in our lives from Karen. We dedicate our shows this year to Karen and her husband Will Kinsey who will be holding the beat for her as always doing percussion for our show.

Each night, as the cast and crew bring MATILDA THE MUSICAL to life, we give thanks to everyone who made the show possible. To our students: how blessed we are to have enough talented girls from NDA and boys from area schools to make two extraordinary casts possible along with an incredible crew to build these fabulous sets. To the donors who made this theatre possible—our thanks are ongoing! We could also not do this without the help of the NDA administrators, teachers and staff, parents, relatives, and friends. We want to thank, in particular, NDA Arts Parents and all those who make the costumes, build the sets, cook the meals, sell the tickets, hand out posters, organize the volunteers, find props, donate time, talent, and treasure, and help in a million different ways. You are a blessing in our lives! As the applause rings each night, know that we applaud you daily!

Our wonderful musical staff joins me in all of this and in thanking all of you for coming tonight. Coming back to live theatre after our outdoor musical and our long time inside is a joy! We appreciate all of you for coming and pray for the health and safety of all who are with us each night! Enjoy the show!

- Trish Sanders

Synopsis of Scenes Act One 1. Miracle...............................................................................Kids, Parents, Matilda, Rudolpho, Ensemble 1a. Intro To Naughty 2. Naughty.............................................................................Matilda 2a. Green Hair 2b. Hear A Song 2c. Good Luck With The Tolstoy 3. Acrobat Story I.................................................................Acrobat, Escapologist 4. School song.......................................................................Kids 4a. Matilda’s Books--Pathetic Intro 5. Pathetic.............................................................................Miss Honey 5a. Trunchbull office 6. The Hummer....................................................................Trunchbull, Kids 6a. Hammer To Wormwoods 7. Naughty Reprise (Superglue).......................................Matilda 8. Choked Chant...................................................................Kids 8a. Amanda Thripp / Pigtails 8b. Mechanics 9. Loud....................................................................................Mrs. Wormwood, Rudolpho, Ensemble 10. This Little Girl...................................................................Miss Honey 11. Acrobat Story II 11a. Library Into Classroom 11b. Biggest Hug 11c. Burp Sequence 12. Bruce

Intermission 13. All I Know..........................................................................Mr. Wormwood

Synopsis of Scenes Act Two 14. Telly off & Lavender’s Newt 15. When I Grow Up...............................................................Kids, Miss Honey, Matilda 16. Acrobat Story III 16a. I’m So Clever........................................................Mr. Wormwood 16b. Bookworm 17. Acrobat Story IV (I’m Here)...........................................Escapologist, Matilda 17a. What Are You Doing With Those Books 18. The Smell Of Rebellion...................................................Trunchbull, Kids, Matilda, Ms. Honey 18a. Newt I 18b. Newt II 19. Quiet...................................................................................Matilda 19a. Newt III / 2nd Glass Tipping 19b. Walk To Miss Honey’s 20. My House...........................................................................Miss Honey, Escapologist 20a. The Trunchbull Revelation 20b. Nigel’s Cat 20c. Chalk Writing 21. Revolting Children..........................................................Kids 21a. A Few Days Later 21b. We’re Going To Spain 21c. Arrival Of The Russians 21d. Backwards 22. Priyatna Paznakomitsa..................................................Sergei 22a. They Had Found Each Other 23. Bows...................................................................................Company

Appendix 24.

The Trunchbull’s Unheard Monologue under #19

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The awesome maintenance staff at NDA for all of their help and support.

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The NDA Arts Parents Club. You are amazing! We could not do this without you!

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Impulse Creative Group for the wonderful cover shots and headshots.

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The family of Crystal DeWalt, who graciously allowed us to borrow (and paint) the merry go round in her memory. Her family says she would have loved knowing the enjoyment it would bring to the audience!

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JūpMode for our great musical T-shirts.

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Alicia Marting for her support of all things musical and NDA Arts!!!

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Erin Burnor, Jen Badoni, Joanna Burnor, Kelly Cieslica, Heather Foor, Sharon Gray, Judy Hayden, Crystal Howell, Marge Robertson, Jen Saba, Tricia Seddon, Laura Szymkowiak, Victoria Welsh, and Chris Zysek for their costume artistry. The costumes are amazing and so are you!

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Kevin Korecki from Prodigy Music for his constant technical support.

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Lake Erie Electric for their generous donation of wood for set construction.

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The Advancement Department for their support.

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The NDA Administration for their support and patience!

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Costume moms, ticket moms, dinner moms and dads, construction dads, and all the parents who helped make this show a reality!!

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The faculty, staff, and student body of NDA. We couldn’t have done it without you.

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All those who we should have thanked, forgot to thank, or ran out of time to thank because of printing deadlines. We really do appreciate your contribution.

And Finally…

Extra special thanks go out to all of our parents. Not only have they supplied us with a very talented cast, crew, and orchestra, many have also donated their precious time and talent to make this production a success.

Again, thank you!!

Green Cast (in alphabetical order)

Margeaux Allen Julia Antoniuk Ben Bascuk Duncan Borland Elise Brown Maddie Cieslica Bobby Crape Dahlia Daboul Alexander DeVenney Bree Fernandes Ava Foor Abby Garcia Joshua Gray Chris Hayes Riley Higgins Katie Hoyt Katie Irelan Barrett Johns Mackenzie Kernahan Elan Liebnau Jordan Miller Abraham Nixon Sophie Ostermann Abby Ralph Lillianna Stiverson Jeremy Szymanski Carson Szymkowiak Emerson Turner Abby Williams Zoe Zimmerman Joelle Thomas Emma Viertlbeck

Lavender Eric Mr. Wormwood Cook Mrs. Wormwood Amanda Thripp Ensemble Ms. Trunchbull Sergei Ensemble Miss Honey Alice Snarky Kid & Henchman 2 Ensemble Acrobat & Nigel Nurse Ensemble Henchman 3 Ensemble Michael Mrs. Phelps & Entertainer/Photographer Rudolpho & Bruce Queen Young Miss Honey Ensemble Escapologist & Doctor Henchman 1 Ensemble Hortensia Matilda Rumba Queen Tommy

Red Cast (in alphabetical order)

Mollie Badoni Claire Bishop Ava Bowers Peyton Burnor Grace Crowell Clare Dillon Rachel Donkor Sammy Giordano Jessica Hamernik Jett House Collin Howell Jesika Jacobs Brian Lam Sarah Mickens Zane Newland Lily Ogrodowski Nicholas Pasquarette Gabby Rhodes Jack Rust Alli Saba Brooke Seddon Megan Sturgeon Paul Thaman Ben Tittl Abbey Weaver Savannah Wegener Colby Wells Annabell Welsh Owen Wilson Grant Wojcik Sophie Wolfinger Georgia Woodruff Maximilian Zajac

Acrobat & Hortensia Young Miss Honey Mrs. Wormwood Miss Honey Mrs. Phelps Alice Nurse Lavender Queen Michael Ensemble Henchman 3 Doctor Matilda Ensemble Snarky Kid Henchman 2 Rumba Queen Escapologist & Rudolpho Amanda Thripp Entertainer/Photographer Nigel Ensemble Mr. Wormwood Tommy Ensemble Henchman 1 Eric Bruce Ensemble Ms. Trunchbull Cook Sergei

Cast & Crew Margeaux Allen

Julia Antoniuk

Mollie Badoni

Ben Bascuk

Claire Bishop

Duncan Borland

Ava Bowers

Elise Brown

Peyton Burnor

Maddie Cieslica

Bobby Crape

Grace Crowell

Dahlia Daboul

Alexander DeVenney

Clare Dillon

Rachel Donkor

Bree Fernandes

Ava Foor

Abby Garcia

Sammy Giordano

Joshua Gray

Jessica Hamernik

Chris Hayes

Riley Higgins

Jett House

Collin Howell

Katie Hoyt

Katie Irelan

Barrett Johns

Jesika Jacobs

Mackenzie Kernahan

Brian Lam

Elan Liebnau

Sarah Mickens

Jordan Miller

Zane Newland

Abraham Nixon

Lily Ogrodowski

Sophie Ostermann

Nicholas Pasquarette

Abby Ralph

Gabby Rhodes

Jack Rust

Alli Saba

Brooke Seddon

Lilliana Stiverson

Megan Sturgeon

Jeremy Szymanski

Carson Szymkowiak

Paul Thaman

Joelle Thomas

Ben Tittl

Emerson Turner

Emma Viertlbeck

Abbey Weaver

Savannah Wegener

Colby Wells

Annabell Welsh

Abby Williams

Owen Wilson

Grant Wojcik

Zoe Zimmerman

Sophie Wolfinger

Georgia Woodruff

Maximilian Zajac

Student Leadership

Student Directors: Seneca Klockowski and Nala Bell-Langster

Backstage Manager: Keira Spielvogel Student Producer & Stage Left Manager: Wenfei (Sophy) Zhao Stage Right Manager: Gabby Lick

Student Leadership

Props Managers: America Parra-Gonzalez & Julia Saine

Mic Manager: Maggie Finnegan Asst. Mic Manager: Lilly Winters

Spotlights: May Ugljesa and Miranda Adler

Stage Crew

Front Row: Maggie Finnegan, Gabby Lick, Nala Bell-Langster, Seneca Klockowski, Wenfei (Sophy) Zhao, Keira Spielvogel Middle Row: Adishree Verma, Mitchell Conant, America Parra-Gonzalez, Julia Saine, Lilly Winters, May Ugljesa, Miranda Adler, Isabella Strbik, Tiffany Smith Back Row: Eliana Peron, Johanna Grzybowski, Joanna Alnaqeeb, Jackson Wagner, Elizabeth Goodyear, Olivia Corella, Alena Burke, Jule Gross-Beliage Not Pictured: Elena Alred, Alina Jordan, Michael Jordan, Katie Timbrook

Senior Cast & Crew

Senior Cast and Crew Front Row: Joelle Thomas, Sarah Mickens, Dahlia Daboul, Alli Saba, Isabella Strbik, Sammy Giordano Middle Row: Jessica Hamernik, Adishree Verma, Wenfei (Sophy) Zhao, Julia Saine, Seneca Klockowski, Georgia Woodruff, Ava Bowers, Peyton Burnor Back Row: Collin Howell, Mitchell Conant, Colby Wells, Jack Rust, Gabby Rhodes, Tiffany Smith, Joshua Gray, Duncan Borland

4-Year Cast and Crew Front Row: Joelle Thomas, Sarah Mickens, Sammy Giordano Back Row: Dahlia Daboul, Wenfei (Sophy) Zhao, Joshua Gray, Georgia Woodruff, Peyton Burnor

Cast & Leadership Bios Margeaux Allen | Lavender (Green Cast) Margeaux Allen, a sophomore at NDA, is so excited to be performing as Lavender. She made her first high school appearance in NDA’s Into the Woods as Little Red and her second as the Ugly Duckling/understudy for Gingy in SFS’ Shrek. She has been taking voice lessons at the Liz Baldwin Studio for two years. Margeaux would like to thank the entire cast and crew for making Matilda possible!

Julia Antoniuk | Eric (Green Cast) Julia is a sophomore who is very excited to be playing Eric in Matilda.

This is her third high school musical. Other shows include, NDA’s Into The Woods and SFS’s Shrek. She is also a part of the Echoes of Poland dance group. Julia would like to say thank you to her family for getting her to all of the musical practices and for supporting her on this journey.

Mollie Badoni | The Acrobat & Hortensia (Red Cast) Mollie Badoni, a junior at Notre Dame Academy, takes the stage in her first NDA musical as the Acrobat and Hortensia. She has been a part of the SFS productions of Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, Catch Me If You Can, and Shrek. Mollie has studied dance since 2 years of age and takes voice lessons. She thanks her family for their constant support!

Ben Bascuk | Mr. Wormwood (Green Cast) Ben is a Junior at SFS and is thrilled to be performing in his third NDA production. Some of his credits include Dennis (All Shook Up, Toledo Rep.), Frank Abagnail Jr. (Catch Me If You Can, SFS), Peter Cratchit (A Christmas Carol 2017-2020, Toledo Rep.), Joseph (Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, SFS Academy), and Donkey (Shrek the Musical, SFS). He has also taken voice lessons with Jane Atwood.

Nala Bell-Langster | Student Director Nala, a junior at NDA, is excited to be a student director for Matilda, her second show. She was a sound manager for NDA’s spring play, Epic Proportions. She hopes you enjoy the show as much as she has enjoyed working on it!

Cast & Leadership Bios Claire Bishop | Young Miss Honey (Red Cast) Claire is a freshman and is very excited to be a part of her first NDA musical. Although new to the stage, she is not new to performing. She has participated in choir, theater electives, and shows at her former school.

She has also performed water ballet. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Ava Bowers | Mrs. Wormwood (Red Cast) Ava Bowers, a senior, is ecstatic to be taking the stage in her third and final Notre Dame musical as Mrs. Wormwood! Previously, she has been in NDA’s production of Fiddler on the Roof and Into the Woods, and SJJ’s productions of Newsies, Guys and Dolls, and The Addams Family. Ava is so thankful and excited to be on the stage with her friends once again and reminds you to cheer extra LOUD! ;) Elise Brown | Mrs. Wormwood (Green Cast) Elise Brown is a Senior and performing in her fourth musical at NDA. Previous roles include Jack’s Mother in Into the Woods, Yente in Fiddler on the Roof, and Ernestina Money in Hello, Dolly!. At SFS she was a part of the ensemble in 42nd Street and Carol Strong in Catch Me If You Can. She was also Jan in Grease at Children’s Theatre Workshop and Grandmother Fa in Mulan at Timberstone Jr. High. She recently performed in the Teen Ensemble in Matilda at the Croswell Theatre in Adrian, Michigan.

Peyton Burnor | Miss Honey & Dance Captain (Red Cast) Peyton Burnor, a senior at NDA, is thrilled to be playing Miss Honey in Matilda. She recently portrayed Fiona in Shrek for SFS and Cinderella in NDA’s musical Into the Woods. Peyton has also performed in musicals for 3B Productions, the Toledo Rep, and Oregon Community Theatre.

She has also danced at D&D studio and taken vocal lessons with Jane Atwood. She would like to thank her family, friends, and the production cast and crew for all their support.

Maddie Cieslica | Amanda Thripp (Green Cast) Maddie is a junior this year, and she is excited to be playing Amanda Thripp.

You may recognize her as Cinderella’s Father in NDA’s Into the Woods. She is very happy she will be playing a girl this year. In her free, time she enjoys gymnastics and being with her friends. She would like to thank her friends and family for their endless support during this past year.

Cast & Leadership Bios Clare Dillon | Alice (Red Cast) Clare Dillon is a junior at NDA and is excited to join the cast as Alice in Matilda, her second NDA musical. She was in the ensemble in NDA’s Fiddler, too. She has previously been in St. Francis musicals including Shrek and Catch Me If You Can. Clare would like to thank her family and friends for all their support as she takes the stage this year!

Grace Crowell | Mrs. Phelps (Red Cast) Grace Crowell is a junior at Notre Dame Academy and is so happy to be a part of her third NDA Musical as Mrs. Phelps, the librarian!! Grace has taken on several roles in previous NDA productions including ensemble in Fiddler on the Roof, Buffoon 2 in Splendid Productions: Macbeth, a student director for Into the Woods, and Louise Goldman in Epic Proportions. She recently began voice lessons with Mrs. Bridgett Drake and is loving every minute of it. She would like to thank God, her family, friends, and everyone who has worked so hard on this show.

Dahlia Daboul | Ms. Trunchbull (Green Cast) Dahlia Daboul is excited to take the stage in her fourth NDA musical as Ms. Trunchbull. She has previously been involved in Hello, Dolly!, Fiddler on the Roof, and Into the Woods at NDA and 42nd Street, Catch Me If You Can, and Shrek at SFS. She is also involved in Student Council and many other clubs at NDA. She would like to thank her parents and friends for supporting her, and she hopes you enjoy the show!

Alexander DeVenney | Sergei (Green Cast) Alexander DeVenney is excited to return to NDA for his second show!

He can not wait to take the stage as Sergei in the Green Cast. His previous shows include The Wizard of Oz, 42nd Street, and NDA’s Into the Woods. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Maggie Finnegan | Mic Manager Maggie is a junior, and she is excited to be participating in her third year of stage crew for NDA musical. Last year she was a stage manager for Into the Woods, and this year Maggie is happy to be learning new things as Mic Manager! Maggie loves helping put the set together and hopes everyone enjoys the show!

Cast & Leadership Bios Ava Foor | Miss Honey (Green Cast) Ava is a junior at Notre Dame Academy and is very excited to take part in her second NDA show despite all of the pandemic complications. You may have seen her last year as Florinda in Into the Woods. She wants to thank her family and friends for all of their support and hopes you have a great time seeing the show.

Abby Garcia | Alice (Green Cast) Junior, Abby Garcia, is excited to be portraying Alice. Some of her favorite past roles have been the Narrator in Into the Woods, an Unknown in Splendid Production’s: Macbeth, and Jack in Epic Proportions. When she is not performing, she enjoys reading and learning to play new instruments. Abby wants to thank all her friends for motivating her to always work hard and stay positive.

Sammy Giordano | Lavender (Red Cast) Sammy is jazzed to be rounding off her 4-year NDA Musical career as Lavender in Matilda. She has also been involved with SJJ musicals since her freshman year, and she will return in the spring for one final show.

She is so grateful to have played a wide variety of roles over the years and wants to send love to her best friend, Sophie.

Joshua Gray | Snarky Kid & Second Henchman (Green Cast) Joshua Gray is a senior at SFS. Josh is excited for his final performance at NDA. He was a part of the ensemble in Hello, Dolly!. Other NDA roles include Mr. Avrum in Fiddler on the Roof and the Steward in Into the Woods. He has also been in the ensemble in 42nd Street and Captain of the Guard in Shrek with SFS. Joshua is thankful for the four years he has spent with the NDA cast and crew building friendships and creating memories.

Jessica Hamernik | Queen & Vocal Captain (Red Cast) Senior, Jessica Hamernik, is excited to be a part of the Red Cast, playing the Queen. This is her third musical at NDA and her fourth overall. She hopes everyone enjoys the show!

Cast & Leadership Bios Riley Higgins | Nigel, The Acrobat & Asst. Vocal Captain (Green Cast) Riley Higgins, a Junior, is portraying the Acrobat and Nigel in her 3rd NDA production. Her previous experience includes Teen Fiona in Shrek, Little Red in Into the Woods, and a featured dancer in Legally Blonde, Hairspray, and Grease. Riley has danced at Dance Expressions for 14 years and has been a student teacher there for 4.

Jett House | Michael Wormwood (Red Cast) Jett House, a senior at SJJ, plays Michael Wormwood in this year’s musical.

This is his first year doing the NDA musical, but, he has participated in SJJ musicals for the past three years. Jett would like to thank his family and friends for their constant love and support Gabby Lick | Stage Right Manager Gabby Lick is a junior, and this is her third year as a member of stage crew.

She was running crew her freshman year and assistant prop manager her sophomore year. She also has helped with SFS musicals. She is proud to be a stage manager this year! She is so excited to have this leadership role!!!

When not working on the musical, she is also on the basketball team. She loves the fact that she can do both at Notre Dame.

Elan Liebnau | Michael Wormwood (Green Cast) Elan, a sophomore at Saint Francis DeSales, makes his second appearance on NDA’s stage as Michael Wormwood. He has performed in musicals since the age of 6. He has been involved in multiple productions at St. Joseph Maumee (favorite roles being Neelus in Mary Poppins and Bonsai in The Lion King), NDA as The Steward in Into the Woods, and St. Francis as The White Rabbit and Pied Piper in Shrek. Elan has studied various forms of dance at The Dance Centre of Northwest Ohio. He would like to thank his family for always being his biggest fan!

Seneca Klockowski | Student Director Seneca Klockowski is a senior at NDA and is ecstatic to be a student director for this year’s show. She played the Granny in Into the Woods, NDA’s 2020 musical and was Stage Right Manager for NDA’s 2020 spring play, Epic Proportions. Seneca is thrilled to help bring this great show to the stage!

Cast & Leadership Bios Brian Lam | Doctor (Red Cast) Brian Lam is a Senior at St. John’s Jesuit. This is his first NDA musical, and he is excited to be a part of the cast! He has appeared in three SJJ musicals including Guys and Dolls and The Addams Family. He is currently taking vocal lessons and has a 13 year music background. He wants to thank his family and friends for encouraging him along the way!

Sarah Mickens | Matilda (Red Cast) Sarah Mickens is performing in her final NDA musical. At NDA she has been in the ensemble in Into the Woods and Hello, Dolly!, and was a featured dancer in Fiddler on the Roof. At SFS, she was the fairy godmother in Shrek, Karrie in Catch Me If You Can, and a featured dancer in 42nd Street. Sarah has taken voice lessons for two years, dance at D&D for 3 years, and she is on NDA’s Dance Team. She would like to thank her cast mates, friends, and most importantly, Karen, who not only taught her how to dance, but gave her confidence, joy, and an immense love for dance.

Jordan Miller | Mrs. Phelps & Entertainer/Photographer (Green Cast) Jordan is very excited to join the cast of Matilda! She has previously performed in various musicals in roles such as Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast, Velma in West Side Story, and Madame DeWitt in Epic Proportions. She has also been vocally training with Theodora Middleton.

She thanks her family and friends for always supporting her!

Abraham Nixon | Rudolpho & Bruce (Green Cast) Abe Nixon is a sophomore and the only Toledo Christian representative in Matilda. This is his first show at NDA. His favorite role to date is Sonny in the 3B Production of Grease. He is fulfilling a childhood dream tonight by portraying both Bruce Bogtrotter and Rudolpho.

Lily Ogrodowski | Snarky Kid (Red Cast) Lily is extremely excited to be part of both her first NDA musical and her first show ever! She is in NDA’s choir and is part of the Spirit Singers at OLPH. Outside of performing, she enjoys softball, reading, playing the ukulele, and crocheting. She would like to give a huge thank you to her friends and family, especially her parents and sister, June, for all of the love and support she has received!

Cast & Leadership Bios Abby Ralph | Young Miss Honey (Green Cast) Abby is a freshman in her first appearance on the NDA stage. Her credits include Mary Poppins at Waterville Playshop and Alice in Wonderland Jr. and The Aristocats Kids at St. Joan of Arc School. She takes dance lessons at Step By Step. She would like to thank her friends and family for always supporting her.

Gabby Rhodes | Dance Captain & Rumba Queen (Red Cast) Gabby is a senior at NDA doing her third musical. She is excited to be dancing the role of the Rumba Queen and honored to have been chosen as a dance captain. Along with NDA musical, she participates in SJJ musical with her two friends Sammy and Sophie. She would like to thank her parents and grandparents for all of their support throughout her four years at NDA. Jack Rust | Escapologist & Rudolpho (Red Cast) Jack is a Senior at St. Francis de Sales who swims, snow skis, and participates in musicals. This is his 2nd performance at NDA, and he is grateful for the opportunity they gave him last year as Cinderella's Prince in Into the Woods. 42nd Street is his favorite musical, and he contributes his love of dancing to Carol and the late Karen! He would like to thank his family and friends for supporting him throughout the years.

Alli Saba | Amanda Thripp (Red Cast) Alli Saba, a senior at NDA, takes the stage as Amanda Thripp. Alli has been part of the NDA musicals the last three years. Last spring, she was in her first SFS production. Alli would like to thank her parents and family members for their love and support. Alli is dedicating her final NDA performance to Karen Niewiadomski who taught her, “Never say I can't; I am just having difficulties at this time”.

Brooke Seddon | Entertainer/Photographer (Red Cast) Brooke is very excited to be in her first NDA show and 16th overall!

Some of her favorite roles have been Young Cosette in Les Miserables, Nala in The Lion King Jr., and Belinda Cratchit in A Christmas Carol. She also recently got the opportunity to study singing, acting, and dancing with Broadway Artists Alliance in New York City! Besides musical theatre, Brooke also loves playing her guitar and ukulele and baking.

Cast & Leadership Bios Keira Spielvogel | Backstage Manager Junior, Keira Spielvogel, is excited to be doing her third year of stage crew as backstage manager. She was stage right curtain girl for Fiddler on the Roof and backstage manager for Into the Woods. Outside of musicals, Keira is a part of SFS marching band where she plays the flute and is a part of Notre Dame Academy’s Speech Team.

Megan Sturgeon | Nigel (Red Cast) Megan Sturgeon is a sophomore in her second NDA Musical. She is so excited to take the stage! She would like to thank her parents for always supporting her, and her friends Sophie Wolfinger and Sammy Giordano for making this show so much fun!

Jeremy Szymanski | Escapologist & Doctor (Green Cast) Jeremy Szymanski is a junior at St. Francis and a part of the amazing Green Cast. Some of his favorite roles include The Mysterious Man in NDA’s Into the Woods, Professor Harold Hill in The Music Man Jr., and the Judge in Catch Me If You Can. Jeremy would like to thank his parents for their support.

Joelle Thomas | Rumba Queen (Green Cast) Senior, Joelle Thomas, is excited for her fourth and final show at NDA. She has been a featured dancer in NDA’s Into the Woods, Fiddler on the Roof, and Hello, Dolly! She wants to thank the cast and crew for making her musical experience amazing!

Ben Tittl | Mr. Wormwood (Red Cast) Ben Tittl is a junior at St. John’s Jesuit and is excited to be a part of the NDA musical this year! He has been involved in musical theater since 8th grade, with roles in SJJ and St. Ursula Academy shows. His hobbies outside of theater include playing the piano and composing music.

Emma Viertlbeck | Tommy (Green Cast) Emma Viertlbeck is a freshman at NDA; she is so excited to be playing Tommy. While this is her first NDA musical, she was in Frozen Jr. (Anna), and The Lion King Jr. (Timon). Outside of school, she enjoys dancing at The Dance Centre of NWO. She would like to thank her parents, grandparents, and friends for the endless support.

Cast & Leadership Bios Abbey Weaver | Tommy (Red Cast) Abbey, a freshman, is excited for her first musical at NDA. She can’t wait to play Tommy in the Red Cast! She would like to thank the cast and crew and all those who helped bring this show to the stage! She hopes you enjoy the show!

Annabell Welsh | Eric (Red Cast) Annabell Welsh, a sophomore, is excited to take the stage as Eric. She recently performed as a Bird Girl in Seussical for the Epiphany Players.

Favorite past roles include Babette in Beauty and the Beast and a “Beautiful City” Soloist in the SFS Junior production of Godspell. Anna has performed in numerous musicals for St. Pius X, as well as SFS’s Shrek and NDA’s Into the Woods. She would like to thank her family, friends, and her vocal coach, Lauren DePorre, for supporting her as well as the amazing cast and crew who have made this show possible!

Abby Williams | Hortensia (Green Cast) Abby is a sophomore and very excited to be playing Hortensia! Abby has been in NDA’s Into the Woods (Vocal Ensemble), SFS’s Shrek (Ensemble), and many shows with Children’s Theater Workshop. Her favorite CTW shows include James and the Giant Peach (Spiker), Alice in Wonderland Jr. (Alice), and Into the Woods (Narrator). She has also taken vocal lessons with Mrs. Brenda Waters for 6 years. Abby would like to thank all of her friends and family for supporting her and everyone who is part of this show!

Owen Wilson | Bruce (Red Cast) Owen Wilson is a junior at St. John’s Jesuit High School and is excited to be playing Bruce in the Red Cast! This is his second NDA show. He was the Baker in NDA’s Into the Woods. Other shows include St. Ursula’s Jesus Christ Superstar and St. John’s Jesuit’s Guys and Dolls. He likes watching movies, playing games, and hanging out with his friends and those who have guided him on his path. He hopes you will enjoy the show!

Sophie Wolfinger | Ms. Trunchbull & Asst. Vocal Captain (Red Cast) Junior, Sophie Wolfinger, is excited to be throwing the hammer as Ms. Trunchbull in her third NDA musical. In addition to NDA musicals, she is also involved in SJJ musicals (go Titans!). She wants to send love to her best friend, Sammy, in her last musical at NDA. She wants to thank Sammy and Lil Meg for making her musical experience so wonderful!

Well done, Seniors!

We are so proud of you!

Love, your parents

Congratulations, Class of 2022!

Cast & Leadership Bios Georgia Woodruff | Cook (Red Cast) Georgia Woodruff is a senior at NDA. She is so excited to take the stage as the Cook in the Red Cast. This is her eighth musical and fourth at NDA! You may have seen her in the ensemble in Hello, Dolly! and Fiddler on the Roof. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Maximilian Zajac | Sergei (Red Cast) Maximilian, a junior at St. Francis, returns for his second show at NDA. Last year he played Cinderella’s Father in Into the Woods and Fiona's father in Shrek (typecasting?). This year he is excited to play Sergei in the Red Cast as well as dance in both casts. Outside of school, Max plays guitar and the occasional game of volleyball.

Wenfei (Sophy) Zhao | Student Producer & Stage Left Manager Wenfei (Sophy) Zhao is a senior here at NDA, and this is her fourth year doing stage crew and running crew. Last year, she was the props manager. This year she is the student producer and stage left manager.

She has enjoyed being a part of the stage crew and is very excited for the show.

Zoe Zimmerman | Matilda (Green Cast) Freshman, Zoe Zimmerman, is super excited for the show and her role as Matilda in the Green Cast. Although she is new to the NDA stage, she is not new to NDA as she attended the JA. While she has never been in a musical, she was in Alice in Wonderland before high school. She hopes everyone enjoys the show!

Production Staff Director Producer Vocal Director Choreographer Assistant Choreographer Orchestra Director Set Designer Set Construction

Student Directors Student Producer & Stage Left Manager Stage Right Manager Backstage Manager Sound Manager Asst. Sound Manager Lights Manager Props Manager Mic Manager Asst. Mic Manager Spotlights

Trish Sanders Jean Walker Amy Johns Laurie Pokrywka Jayme Weiden Tracy Fahim Denise Coyle Duane Hoschak Joel Schoppman Mike Tognozzi Nala Bell-Langster Seneca Klockowski Wenfei (Sophy) Zhao Gabby Lick Keira Spielvogel Nala Bell-Langster Kadence North Seneca Klockowski Julia Saine Maggie Finnegan Lilly Winters Miranda Adler Mary Ugljesa

Additional Lighting and Sound: Prodigy Music

Orchestra

Director Accompanist Drums Bass Woodwind Trumpet Student Member |Flute

Tracy Fahim Esther Nixon Will Kinsey Tom Ritter Bill Hayes Brian Kuderik Sneha Mashalkar

Building & Painting Stage Crew (Running Crew in Bold)

Miranda Adler Elena Allred Joanna Alnaqeeb Jules Bennett Harmony Burt Alena Burke Olivia Colella Mitchell Conant Maggie Finnegan Juliana Gonzalez

Elizabeth Goodyear Jule Grosse-Beliage Johanna Grzybowski Alina Jordan Michael Jordan Seneca Klockowski Gabby Lick Natasza Ladziak America Parra-Gonzalez Chotika Patumanon Eliana Peron

Julia Saine Tiffany Smith Keira Spielvogel Isabella Strbik Katie Timbrook Mary Ugljesa Adishree Verma Jackson Wagner Lilly Winters Wenfei (Sophy) Zhao

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Tech Week Dinners Set Construction Program Ads/Incentives Program Musical Forms and Fees Props Intermission Refreshments Senior Photographer Choir Flower Sale T-Shirts Publicity/Posters Ushers

Jen Brown Melanie Ogrodowski Kim Williams Ann Crowell Peggy Sturgeon Bill Goodyear Sheryl Mickens Kelly Kraus Heather Foor Victoria Welsh Bill Hoyt Carrie Hoyt Ellen Woodruff Heather Foor Tricia Seddon Connie Wojcik Alison Tansey

From the NDA Arts Parent Club Welcome to the Notre Dame Academy production of Roald Dahl’s “Matilda” produced and directed under the exceptional guidance of Mrs. Trish Sanders, Mrs. Jean Walker, Mrs. Amy Johns, Laurie Pokrywka, and Jayme Weiden. The NDA Arts Parent Club is proud of our talented cast and crew and we are so thankful for this amazing collaboration.

The NDA Arts Parent Club was created for the sole purpose of supporting the Arts at NDA. This musical program is our main fundraiser. THANK YOU to all who supported this effort by becoming a patron, placing a business ad or cast/crew member encouragement ad. The money raised from this program directly benefits the NDA Arts programs. Over the last few years, these funds have purchased state-of-the-art sound and light boards, LED stage lights, and updated microphones. These improvements benefit not only the theatre department but the entire Performing Arts Center! Additionally, funds have been used to purchase acoustical shells for choir and orchestra performances, equipment for the hip hop team, transportation for the speech team, digital keyboards for the music department, display boards for the Visual Arts department, the Becca Brookover scholarship for the arts, and much more!

It is not a stretch for us to say that the NDA Arts Program is one of the best in the state. We are blessed to have a high school arts community that supports the academic and artistic capabilities of our students.

Many thanks go out to all of our parents and friends who volunteered to help bring this production to fruition. This show could not have happened without you! We look forward to seeing you again as we begin the speech team season, art exhibits, hip hop, orchestra, and choir performances.

You can learn more about all Notre Dame Academy Arts by visiting the NDA Website/Arts tab. The Notre Dame Academy Arts Parent Group is on Facebook and @ndaarts on Instagram.

Thank you for coming and enjoy the show!

Alicia Marting NDA Arts Parent Club President

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The Martindale Family Molly NDA ’15, Dan SJJ ’16, Mack SFS ‘20 Andrew & Sheryl Mickens The Sturgeon Family David & Jaimee Weaver The Welsh Family Zimmerman Family Chris Zysek

gold patrons Reneé & James Allen

The Szymkowiak Family

Jim & Erin Burnor

Mike and Mimi Ugljesa

Fernandes Family

Wolfinger Family

Dr. & Mrs. John Rust

The Zajac Family

Stiverson Family

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Love, Mom, Dad, Jakob and Drew

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Our rising star!

Love, Papa & Emme

Julia Antoniuk

Mollie Badoni

So proud of you!

Love U! Mom, Dad, David & Lucas

Congrats! Super proud of you! Love, Cuida and your proud family

FINK YA CLEVAH? WHATEVAH. Nick

Maddie Cieslica

Alexander DeVenney

Alexander DeVenney

You are Amazing! Love, Mom & Dad

We love you!

Aunt Lindsey, Jaymes & Smith

Break a leg!

Love, Laura & Jeff

Alexander DeVenney

Alexander DeVenney

Clare Dillon

We are so proud of you!

Love, Grandma and Grandpa

I am so proud of you!

Love, Grandma D.

Wish I could be there with you! Sophie

Ava Bowers

Ava Foor

Abby Garcia

Sammy Giordano

Break a leg, Ava! All our love, Your family

Shine like a star!

Love, Mom, Dad and Sam

It’s been a great run!

Love You! Mom, Dad, and Mick

Riley Higgins

Riley Higgins

Shine bright!

Love, Mom & Dad

So flippin’ proud The Beiers

Break Both Legs!

Mima & Papa

Riley Higgins

Riley Higgins & Sophie Osterman

Jett House

Our Dancing Queens!

Your Family

We love you, Jett!

Mom, John & Jax

Katie Hoyt

Katie Irelan

Seneca Klockowski

We’re very proud of you!

Love, Mom & Dad

We are so Proud of you!

Love, Mom, Dad & Jacob

We are so proud of you Mom, Dad & Leah

Christopher Hayes

Be Kind Always!

Grandma & Grandpa

Ella Kukiela

Abraham Nixon

Abby Ralph

Congratulations Ella!

Class of ‘22

We love you!

Love, Mom & Dad

We are so proud of youour shining star! Love, Mom, Dad & Brandon

Abby Ralph

Jack Rust

Brooke Seddon

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE OUR FAVORITE STAR. Grandma and Grandpa Ralph

We are so proud of you!

Love, Mom & Dad

New stage, same star!

Luv, Mom & Dad

Brooke Seddon

Lilliana Stiverson

Megan Sturgeon

So proud of our shining star! Love, All Four Grandparents

Congrats! We are proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad, Manny & Malia

Break a leg Meg! Love, Mom, Dad, Tierney & Erin

Abbey Weaver

Abbey Weaver

So Proud of You! Mom, Dad & Connor

Break a leg, Abbey!

Love, The VanOrdens

Mary Ugljesa So proud of you!

Love, Mom & Dad

Abbey Weaver

Abbey Weaver

Abbey Weaver

Bravo! Love, Aunt Dee & Uncle Mike

Love our drama queen!

Love, Gramma

Love our musical star!

Love, Gramps

Annabell Welsh

Abigail Williams

You ARE a miracle!

Love, Mom & Dad

Break a leg, Abby! We love you. Grandmommie & Grandpa

Love You More!

Mom, Dad & Grayson

Grant Wojcik

Sophie Wolfinger

Zoe Zimmerman

Have fun & Good Luck!

Grandma

Throw the hammer!

Mom, Dad & Sydney

Way to go Zoe! We are proud of you Mom & Dad

Abigail Williams