GCTC Fall 2022 Production | Clue

The good counsel theatre company Presents

The good counsel performing arts center November 4 & 11 at 7:30 pm November 5 & 12 at 2:00 & 7:30 pm BASED ON THE SCREENPLAY BY: Jonathan Lynn WRITTEN BY: Sandy Rustin Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc.

STUDENT BIOS The Good Counsel Theatre Company Aiden Potter ‘25 (Props Crew) is currently a sophomore and this is his first play. He has two dogs and aDirector little brother; he is the oldest. He would like to thank GCTC for the opportunity to try this out and for letting him be a part of Camille Pozderac the play.

Alex Primakov ‘26 (Scenic Artistry Crew) is a freshman at Good Counsel Assistant Directors and has participated in productions of Peter Pan and Willy Wonka. Alex plays ice hockey and is into movie He would like to thank GCTC for letAvaproduction.

Adelaja ‘23 ting him join.

Kate Nonnenkamp ‘23

Julia Purdy ‘24 (Cook) is in her junior year at Good Counsel. She has previProducer ously been involved in Ragtime as “Evelyn Nesbit”, Sister Act as “Sister Mary Patrick” and A Midsummer Night’s Dream‘11 as “Peter Quince”. Julia is very exKaya Harrison cited to be in her 5th Good Counsel Theatre Company show! She has loved being involved and is so grateful for all of the new friendships she has made while being a part of the casts! She would like to thank her mom and dad as well as Olivia and Patrick.

Dean Rensberger ‘23 (Set Construction Co-Chief) is a Senior at Good Counsel. He has previously been involved with the Set Construction crew for A Midsummer's Dream and Ragtime.

DeanDesign has a lifetime of experience in Sound & Editing Scenic Design &Night Construction carpentry and likes to teach new carpenters. He would like to give thanks to John Godman ‘25 Maura Martin ‘23 Maura, his Co-Chief, his mom, for driving him, and his father, for teaching Grace Lowden ’24 Dean Rensberger’23 him.

Vanessa Spring-Frank (M)

Aiden Teter ’17 (M)

Audrey Rushing ‘23 (House Management Crew Chief) is in her senior Stage Management yearCostume at Good Counsel.

She has previously been involved in the StageManageDesign mentTeddy crew for Ragtime, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Sister Ava Stewart ‘23 Act. In her Byrdy ’23 free time, Audrey loves baking, walking her dogs, listening to music, and spendChaemin Taylor Kim ing time with family and‘24 friends. Audrey would like to thank the GCTC Mentors Properties &memorable.

Set Dressing and Maria the cast/crew making her years with GCTC so Bissexfor (M)

Hannah Phan ’23

Scott RussellDesign ‘23 (Mr. Green) is in his senior year at Good Counsel. He has Alison Senker ’23 Lighting previously been in Twelve Angry Jurors as “Juror #5”, A Christmas Carol as Rosemary Celia Pompa (M) Zoe Scrooge” Jerva ‘23and Ragtime as “Grandfather” “Ebenezer at Good Counsel. He is in theMadison robotics club and ‘25 Student Diversity Leadership Committee. He would like to Boddie thank his parents, friends, the crew.

Hair & Make-Up Laurie Bautista (M) cast members, and

Camilla Aliaga ‘24

Kathryn Saponaro ‘24 (Publicity Chief) is currently in her junior year at Publicity Good Counsel.

She has previously been involved in Sister Act Jr., A MidsumHouse Management merKatie Night’s Dream and working with GCTC and this is Saponaro ‘24 Ragtime. Katie loves Audrey Rushing ‘23Mrs. Essig her fifth production working with GCTC! She would like to thank Ella Cauchi ’24 and Ella Cauchi for being so supportive! Gina McBean-Linton (M)

Tonia Essig (M)

Annabel Seyoum ‘26 (Publicity Crew) is a freshman at Good Counsel. This is her first play that she has taken part of at GC. Annabel had only ever perScenic Artistry (M) indicates crew mentor formed on stage, but this Victoria Walston ‘23 is her first time working off it. She loved being, “the manBlake behindMihm the curtain.”

(M) Annabel would like to thank her Mom and Dad, the two biggest supporters in her life. LOVE YOU INFINITY!

STUDENT BIOS Director’s Notes Since its inception in 1943, the board game Clue (also known as

Amber Sher ‘23 (Costume Drop-In Crew) is a senior at Good Counsel.

“Cluedo” outside of the U.S.) has captured the imagination and intellect This is her first play!

of many, encouraging family fun and whodunnit hoopla for almost 80 years. In 1985, the cult classic film, starring (among others) Tim Curry, Elizabeth Stone ‘26 (Props) is a freshman at Good Counsel. She has previKahn,asand Christopher took theensemble. murder mystery ouslyMadeline been in Aladdin “Jafar” and MaryLloyd Poppins in the Lizzie game silly new heights, managing to would make like an already colorful cast plays to softball, ice hockey, and swims. She to say thank you to herof characters into vibrantly parents for helping her with farcical theatre. lampoons of power players in 1950s Washington at the peak of the Red Scare.

James Williams ‘23 (Colonel Mustard) is a Senior at Good Counsel. He has previously been Ragtime as “Coalhouse Walker Jr”, A Midsummer Suddenly, theintwo-dimensional, hue-named portraits on the game’s Night’s Dream as “Oberon” andtoTwelve Angry Jurorsnew as “Juror Good and character cards sprang life with a wicked sense#9” of at humor Counsel.

James lived in Hawaii from 1st thruthe 4thfilm grade.

While there,for he the alsostage in greater life-and-death stakes.

After was adapted visited Japan wentbecame to Disneyland Tokyo. James alwaysfor wanted to beproducan 2013, it and quickly a top in performance choice amateur actor since age six. James would like to thank his parents, coaches, extended tions. This year in the United States, Clue: On Stage is the most profamily and friends for the support they have provided. Special shout-out to his duced play byMs. high school students, we are thrilled that Good Counfirst-grade teacher, Mikasa of Hawaii whoand always believed in him.

sel is among those performing it.

As we’ve been working on putting Clue together, the show, with its improbable situations, overexaggerated characters, and physical bits of comedic horseplay, has often been a fun respite for me from some of the more tragic news stories and stressful events around the world. We laugh a lot at rehearsals and have relished the opportunity to experiment with form, genre, and theatricality in our presentation of the show.

However, I find it interesting that a play filled with a bunch of foolishness manages to somehow be funny in the face of some really unfunny topics: murder, blackmail, McCarthyism, and more.

But perhaps that’s the lesson that Clue wants us to learn. By taking a step back and addressing serious topics humorously, we arm ourselves with a weapon even more valuable than anything found in Boddy Manor. In a world gone mad, where up is down and down is up, and the rules are always changing, sometimes, all we can do is dig deeper into the ridiculousness of it all and come out on the other side with a better sense of who we really are and who we really want to be.

Please enjoy.

Camille Pozderac

STUDENT BIOS Time Matthew Hutchins '23 (Light Crew) is a senior at Good Counsel and has previously worked on the light crew for 12 Angry Jurors. He is a fan of light The play begins just before onplaces a dark and stormywould nightnever not be alcrew because it allows him todinner go up to you normally lowed in. Matthew would like to thank the rest of the crew and all others who too far from Washington, D.C., in 1954. worked on the production.

Place

Ella Johnston ‘26 (Run crew) is currently a freshman at Good Counsel. She has previously Annie as “Rockette/Warbucks staff”.

She likes Boddy Manor. Aparticipated mansion ofinepic proportions and terrifying secrets. photography a lot; it is one of her favorite things.

Sophia Kaufman’24 (Costume crew) is a junior and this is her first play at GC but she has worked on other plays at past schools. She has been involved in Prologue The Little Mermaid as part of the costume crew and as “Chef Louis”, Alice In Scene 1: The Lounge Wonderland as “Dodo Bird”, andHall/The Mary Poppins as “Bird Woman” where she also assisted with costumes and set design. She enjoys anime and reading and is Scene 2: play!

The She Dining Room really excited to work on this would like to thank GCTC for having her as a member of the crew!

Scene 3: The Study

Madison Lawrence ‘26 (Costume Crew) is a freshman at Good Counsel Theshe Hall Billiardenjoys Room and this isScene the first4:play hasoutside worked the on. Maddy working with friends and sharing her creativity. She would like to thank everyone working on the Scene 5: The Kitchen show to make it happen.

Scene 6: The Study

Alvin Lee ‘26 (Run Crew) is currently a freshman and this is the first play he has worked on. Alvin enjoys helping others and making new friends. He would Scene 7: The Hall like to thank his friends and family for this opportunity to work with a community.

Scene 8: The Front Door Anna Legrady ‘25 (Hair/Makeup Crew ) is a sophomore at Good Counsel and has participated in A Midsummer Night’s Dream as “Helena”, Ragtime as INTERMISSION “Mother” understudy and as part of the ensemble and TAPestry 2022 as a featured soloist/dancer. Anna is so excited to be working on her 3rd show with GCTC! She would like to thank the cast and crew of Clue for such an amazing production and hopes you enjoy the show.

Scene 9: The Hall

Nealah Rose Malmstrom (Makeup crew) is a sophomore at Good Scene 10:‘25 The Conservatory Counsel. She has been involved in A Midsummer Night’s Dream as a “fairy” and Ragtime as part of theScene dance ensemble.

Nealah has always been onstage for 11: The Lounge productions but is so excited to work backstage this time around. In addition to GCTC she performs with companies around the area.

Nealah would like to Scene 12: The Library/The Billiard Room thank her parents, sister, and mentors for helping her in the process.

Scene 13: The Hall

Valeria Morales ‘23 (Miss Scarlet) is in her senior year at Good Counsel.

Scene 14: The She has previously been involved in AConclusion Tale of Two Americas as “Josie Morales” and a dancer, A Midsummer Night’s Dream as “Hermia” and Ragtime as “Emma Goldman”. She is so excited to be spending her senior year with GCTC, and will miss everyone dearly next year. She thanks Mrs. Pozderac and Mrs. Harrison, her cast mates, the crew, and all of the parents that have dedicated their time to make this production possible.

STUDENT BIOS CAST of CHARACTERS Su Lei Naing ‘25 (House Management) is a sophomore at Good Counsel.

She has worked on a small school play before where there were no specific roles but she worked closely with the director and was in charge of organization. Su is an international student from Myanmar. She is new to almost everything in Charles Cobb America,Wadsworth but she adjusted quickly. She would like to thank all of GCTC.

Yvette Sophia Bordenick Katherine Nonnenkamp ‘23 (Assistant Director) is in her senior year at Good Counsel. She has participated in Ragtime and A Midsummer Night’s Miss Scarlet Stage Manager and A Christmas Carol Valeria Morales Dream as the Production as “Belle”.

Kate spends her time not in rehearsal doing college applications, the Talon, SDLC, and multivariable like to Ferentinos thank Mrs. Peacockcalculus (with no regrets!). She would Christina GCTC for every moment of the past four years. She wouldn’t be the same without you.Mrs. White Clara Harney Medwin Angelo Mustard Nora ‘25 (Run Crew) is currently in his sophomore year at Colonel James Williams Good Counsel and has been involved in Ragtime as a member of the pit orchestra. Medwin loves to play music and plays percussion in the GC Marching Band.

Professor Plum Chris Patiag He would like to thank everyone who helped make Clue a great show.

Green ‘23 (Motorist) is a senior at Good Scott Russell Daniel Mr. O’Donoghue Counsel.

He has previously been involved in Ragtime as “Harry K. Thaw”, “reporter”, Mr. “camera Boddy/Chief of“fireman”, Police A Christmas Carol Burkeley Smith “conductor”, man” and as “Ernest Chappell” and “Jacob Marley” and A Midsummer Night’s Dream as a part of the lighting The crew.Cook Daniel has tried to be a part of most of the shows atPurdy GC since he Julia was a freshman. After being backstage doing lights for most of his theater career he is finally getting on stage for a live performance of the fall play. He Singing Telegram Girl Allison Payne would like to thank his family, Mrs. Pozderac for all her support and help, and all those who helped him get where he is today.

The Motorist

Daniel O’Donoghue

Vera Ogai ‘26 (Sound Crew) is in her freshman year and has participated in The Unexpected Sebastian Cantarilho The Jungle Book as part of theCop sound crew. Vera enjoys playing tennis and she would like to thank her parents and friends.

Back-up Cops

Stella Humphries

Leyla Orhan ‘26 (Stage Manager) is a freshman and has previously particiNikolai Kalinin pated in Cinderella as a stage manager and choreographer and The Sound of Music as “Gretl von Trapp”. Leyla has been doing musicals/plays since she was in 1st grade. She would like to thank Ava (both of them) for making her always feel welcome.

UNDERSTUDIES

Sebastian Cantarilho Green) Nicolette Orisme ‘24 (Publicity Crew) is a junior(u/s at Good Counsel and this is her first play. She is excitedHumphries to be involved(u/s with White, the crewCook, this year and would Stella et al) like to thank her parents for encouraging her to try something new and participate on the Clue crew.

Nikolai Kalinin (u/s Boddy, Chief, Motorist) Daniel O’Donoghue (u/s Mustard)

Christian Patiag ‘24 (Professor Plum) is in his junior year at Good Counsel and has participated inAllison A Midsummer Dream Scarlet) as the assistant stage PayneNight's (u/s Yvette, manager and Ragtime as part of the immigrant ensemble. Chris is so excited for Julia (u/s Peacock) this production, and he can't wait for Purdy it to come together for the community! He wants to infinitely thank understudies and the crew for being an essential part Scott Russell (u/s Wadsworth) of this production despite little recognition.

Burkeley Smith (u/s Plum)

STUDENT BIOS STUDENT STAFF Cecilia Cantarilho ‘24 (Costume Crew) is a Junior at Good Counsel. She

has previously in the Costume Crew and A MidsumCostume Designbeen involved in Sister SetAct Construction Night’s This Martin is her third Teddymer Byrdy ‘23*Dream in the Props crew.

Maura ‘23*production with GCTC. Cecilia would like to thank her family and the GCTC community.

Chaemin Taylor Kim ‘24* Dean Rensberger ‘23* Cecilia Cantarilho ‘24‘23 (Scenic Artist Boluwatinsola Alawode ‘23Counsel. She Sydney Carter Crew) is a Senior at Good Canady ‘25 Sophia Alves ‘23 Counsel Theatre CompahasConnerly not worked on any past productions with the Good ny.Corvera This is her had a love for painting and crafting and Isabela ‘25first play! Sydney always Solomon Beatson ‘25 a creative streak that needed to be expressed. Sydney would love to thank her Oliviapast Croff ‘24Craft teacher, Mr. Townsend.

Andrew Bykowski ‘24 Stage Alex Hatziyannis ‘25 Adam Duran ‘25 Elizabeth Hatziyannis ‘26 Allison Igbaroola ‘25junior year at Good Ella Cauchi ‘24 (Publicity Assistant Chief) is in her Counsel.

She has previously been on the Publicity Crew Sophia Kaufman ‘24 Viet Minh Ho ‘26 for Ragtime. Ella’s favorite movie is Knives Out and she is excited to help in this production. Ella Madison Lawrence ‘26 Mrs. P, Mrs. Essig, Alessandra Marino would like to thank and her crew chief,‘26 Katie, for supporting Emma Paparizos Ryan Martin ‘26 her in her role‘26 at GCTC. Cassie Rajaomanera ‘25 Alex Passarinho ‘26 Cintron ‘23 (Sound Crew) is in his senior year at Good Counsel. He KaileyGabriel Trask ‘26 Anthony Pham ‘24 has previously worked on the Sound Crew for Ragtime. Gabriel liked working Senker ‘23 with the sound crew and it was niceAlison last year.

Costume Drop-in Vera Sinsky ’23 Chimdi Ikpe ‘23 Anna-Lucia Clark ‘26 (MakeupNellie Crew)Squirlock is a freshman ‘24 at Good Counsel. This Amber Sher ‘23production! is her first Luke Suko ‘23 Rachel Shrestha ‘24 Claire Williams ‘23 Charles ‘25 Cobb ‘25 (Wadsworth) is a sophomore at Good Counsel. He has Ren Wambia previously been in Charlie and The Scenic Chocolate Factory as “Charlie Bucket,” The Design HairLion & Makeup King as “Simba” and The Little Mermaid as “Sebastian.” Charles is excited Maura Martin ‘23 to work with the GCTC, and he has enjoyed every bit of the ride in preparation Camila Aliaga ‘24* for Clue! It was an amazing experience, and one that he says he will never forArtistry Oli Scholl ‘24* thanks the whole of theScenic get. Charles GCTC, from the various members of crew, Victoria Walston Riley and Clayton ‘24 token of appreciation to a special the director, Ms. ‘23* P. Charles was thrilled to Rain Ayers ‘25 work with everybody, and he looks forward to future work in the theatre proEmma Feeney ‘24 gram.

Taylor Bobb-Semple ‘25 Clara Frank ‘25 Burnford ‘25 AnnaEvan Legrady ‘25 ‘24 (Sound Crew)Luce Elmore is in his junior year at Good Counsel. He Michael Nealah Malmstrom hasRose previously worked‘25 on Ragtime for GCTC.Byrdy In the ‘25 future, he’d like to make a Sydney Carter compelling story people would read or watch too.

He‘23 would like to say thank Ellie Nguyen ‘23 you to viewers, actors, and membersKelly of theCurrence crew. There ’25would be no show without any of them.

Publicity Camila De Leon Orozco ‘25 Katie Saponaro ‘24* Gieseman ‘25at Good Counsel. He Malcolm English ‘26 (Lighting Emma Crew) is a Freshman Ella Cauchi ‘24** KeiraJr. Jones ‘25 has previously been in Shrek the Musical as “Shrek’s Dad/Duloc Citizen” and William ‘25 sound technician.Eliel the McDowell lead lights and Malcolm previously attended The Woods Kelley ‘25 Academy in Bethesda. child, and has 2 cats. Malcolm would like to Christa Opoku-Asare ‘23 He is an onlyHanna Lemley ‘25 thank the theatre crew at The Woods Academy for preparing him for high school Nicolette Orisme ‘24 Alex Primakov ‘26 theatre.

Annabel Seyoum ‘26 Delaney Stone ‘24

STUDENT BIOS STUDENT STAFF Christina Ferentinos ‘24 (Mrs. Peacock) is in her Junior year at Good Counsel.

She has previously in Sister Act Jr. Sound as “Sister Mary Patrick”, A Properties and Setbeen Dressing Midsummer Night’s Ragtime as “Immigrant EnHannah PhanDream ‘23* as “Nick Bottom” andJohn Godman semble, Emma Goldman (u/s)” In her spare time, Christina enjoys‘25* playing the Senker ‘23* to music. Christina wants GracetoLowden ‘24* piano,Alison drawing, and listening thank the directors, cast, and for making a supportive Suracrew Canfield ‘26 this show possible and creating Gabrielsuch Cintron ‘23 environment.

Dom Godman ‘25

Evan Elmore ‘24 Kendal Jones ‘23 Alex Hatziyannis ‘25 Emma Gieseman ‘25 (Scenic Artistry) is a sophomore at Good Counsel.

Andrea Merino Perez ‘24 Sydney Catholic HolmesSchool.

‘24 She helped paint a set for the Wizard of Oz at St Elizabeth She likes horror movies, to thank the whole Charlie Plantythe ‘2480s, and art. She would like Sean McNulty ‘26 of GCTC.Aiden Potter ‘25 Katelyn Ramirez ‘26 Juliana Langlois ‘26 Sporidis ‘25 year at John Godman ‘25 (Co-Sound Crew Chief) isSam in his sophomore Stone ‘26previously been involved with Ragtime as Assistant GoodLizzie Counsel.

He has Lighting SoundGaby CrewStubblefield Chief, A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Sound Design and Lighting and ‘26 Zoe Jerva the GC Dance Concert ‘22 with Sound and Lighting.

John is a‘23* big nerd and proudHouse of it. John would like to thank Grace Lowden, Aiden Teter, Mrs. P, Mrs. Management Madison Boddie ‘25** Harrison, Mrs.Rushing Spring-Frank, Audrey ‘23* and his father.

Devin Bresnan ‘26 Maya Burns ‘26 Allyson Butcher ‘26 Dominic EvanGodman Cole ‘23 ‘25 (Props) is currently a sophomore at Good Counsel Bykowski ‘25 the and has previously been involved Midsummer andRyan Ragtime.

Dom plays Martin drumsMaura and guitar in a ‘23 few bands and does solo work under various pseudonyms.

Brandon Chernosky ‘23 SutoLei Naing for ‘25everything. Special thanks to his friends who have supThanks everyone Nikki D'Costa ‘25 ported him with everything he does.

Stage Management Malcolm English ‘26 Ava Stewart ‘23* Leoncio Gutierrez ‘24this is Leoncio Gutierrez ‘24 (Lighting Operator) is in his junior year and the first play he has worked on at Good Counsel.

Leoncio is a hardworking Yamlak Belete ‘26 Matthew Hutchins ‘23person who has a passion for history, pop-culture, and much more. He would like Kaytlyn Chung Drewand Kelly to thank his family for ‘24 being supportive of his passions the‘25 director for givMaryana Dumenko ‘24 Matthew Stripling ‘26 ing him this amazing opportunity.

Michael Nicolas ‘23 Daniel Teshome ‘23 ClaraLeyla Harney ‘23 ‘26 (Mrs. White) is a senior at Good Counsel and has previOrhan ously acted in Ragtime as “Mother”, A Midsummer Night’s Dream as “Starveling” and 12 Angry Jurors as “Juror #2”. In addition to acting, Clara Run Crew loves to sing and is a part of the choir at Good Counsel. She gives a huge thanks Abigail Auburger to the cast, crew, and her ‘24 family who supported her through the process!

Viangelo Cedeno ‘23 * indicates crew chief/designer Thierry Hines ‘23 Crew) is currently a senior Thierry Hines ‘23 (Run at Good Counsel.

She has previously been involved in A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Thierry great Ella Johnston ‘26 **indicates assistant has crew chief/ muscles and she would like to thank her amazing friends for being there during designer Anita Justin ‘23 hard times and supporting her, in their own special way.

Alvin Lee ‘26 Lily Sarfaraz ‘25 Stella Humphries ‘25 (Mrs White Understudy/A Backup Cop) is in her sophomore year at Good Counsel.

Medwin Angelo Nora ‘25 She has participated in A Midsummer Night's Dream as “Snug the Joiner”, Lion King as “Adult Simba”, and Beauty and the WymanStella ‘24 has been doing theater since 5th grade and she is BeastLauren as “Cogsworth”. happy that GC has the resources for her to continue her passion. She would like to thank the cast and directors for making this show so fun and her parents for being so supportive.

FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT FACULTY PARENT VOLUNTEERS CHORUS

Coordinator Mr.Parent Stanley Volunteer Spottswood ‘81 | sspottswood@olgchs.org Laura Harney DANCE INSTRUCTION Hope Cantarilho Ms. Kaya Harrison ‘11 | kharrison@olgchs.org Patty Feeney

Mary Ferentinos INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Ann Harvey

Sharon Humphries Mr. Tom Kramer ‘07 | tkramer@olgchs.org Zoila Marroquin Beth Martin MANAGER PAC OPERATION Mock Ms. Laurie Kira Bautista | lbautista@olgchs.org Michelle Orhan Samantha Passarinho

THEATRE INSTRUCTION & DIRECTOR OF GCTC

Mariah Payne

Ms. Camille Pozderac | cpozderac@olgchs.org

Lisa Smith

Sue Woods-Purdy

THEATRE INSTRUCTION

Abiola Johnson

Ms. Vanessa Spring-Frank | vspring-frank@olgchs.org

Nicola Hoag

Terri & Cary Russell

VISUAL ARTS Catriona Legrady Mr. Nicholas Clulow | nclulow@olgchs.org

Donna Redmond Jones Abiola Johnson

VISUAL ARTS AND DEPARTMENT CHAIR

Beth Anne O’Donoghue

Mrs. Gretchen Irby | girby@olgchs.org

Terri Russell

SPECIALBIOS THANKS STUDENT Ava Adelaja ‘23 (Assistant Director) is in her Senior year at Good Counsel!

She has previously worked on Ragtime, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Lady of Good High School Twelve Angry JurorsOur at Good Counsel.

ThisCounsel is Ava’s last year at GCTC and her first time not stage-managing a production! She would like to thank her wonBarker, President derful co-Assistant Director, KatePaul Nonnenkamp, and her name-twin and forever favorite SM, Ava Stewart.

Julieta Aguero ‘26 (Hair/Makeup) is a freshman at Good Counsel. She has Thomas Campbell ‘93, Principal previously been involved in productions at her middle school. Juli likes making art and hanging out with her friends. She loves music and playing the drums.

Juli would like to thank her friends and family for helping her out with everything.

Stephanie Morgan Davis, Chief Financial Officer Sophia Alves ‘23 (Set Construction) is a Senior at Good Counsel. She has previously been involved with A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Ragtime both Jorge Gonzalez the GC Maintenance Staff commuin Set Construction and Props.

Sophiaand has been a member of the GCTC nity since the fall of 2021, as both the co-crew chief of props and a member of set construction. Outside of theater, she is a part of the robotics club and enjoys watching movies. She would like to thank Ms. Spring-Frank, Ms. Harrison, Ms. Tonia Copy P, Ava A, Kate, Dean, and Maura for allEssig, of their hardCenter work.

Sophia Bordenick ‘24 (Yvette) is in her junior year at Good Counsel. She has been in the GC Dance Concert, A Midsummer Night’sOffice Dream as “Fairy/ Bill Mooney ‘68, Business Hippolyta”, and Ragtime as a “Featured Dancer/Immigrant.” She speaks French in real life! She would like to thank Ms. Britney Spears for writing the iconic song “Hit Me Baby One More Time”.

Paul Kennedy, Advancement Office

Lucy Burnford ‘25 (Scenic Artist) is a sophomore at Good Counsel. They have previously been in The Lion King as “Rafiki.” Luce is excited to share their passion for art and creation with the theater company of Good Counsel! Thank Erica Tituana, Advancement Office you to the teachers, friends, family, and inspirations that have helped make this experience possible.

Maya Burns ‘26 (House Management) is a freshman at Good Counsel and John Poulos ‘77 and the GC Grounds Staff this is her first production! She plays the keyboard and loves to draw in her free time. She would like to say thank you to the older members of the crew for being welcoming and supportive of the younger ones.

Nick Clulow, Fine Arts Department

Allyson Butcher ‘26 (Lighting) is in her freshman year at Good Counsel.

She has previously been involved in “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”

Irby, Fine Arts Department Andrew Bykowski ‘24Gretchen (Set Construction) is in his junior year at Good Counsel. He has previously worked on Ragtime, Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Sister Act. Andy plays competitive sports. He would like to thank his family and friends for their support and thank Mrs. Pozderac.

Sebastian Cantarilho ‘24 (The Unexpected Cop/Mr. Green U/S) is in his junior year at Good Counsel. He has previously been in A Christmas Carol as “Fred (Scrooge’s Nephew)”, Sister Act Jr. as “Newscaster/Monsignor O’Hara U/S” and Ragtime as “New Rochelle Ensemble, Reporter #2, Cop, Town Bureaucrat, Henry Ford U/S" This is his fourth show with GCTC. He is beyond animated to be a part of this company. Sebastian would like to thank his friends, the talented cast and crew, and the director and producer.

FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT FACULTY PARENT VOLUNTEERS CHORUS

Parent Volunteer Coordinator Mr. Stanley Spottswood ‘81 | sspottswood@olgchs.org Laura Harney DANCE INSTRUCTION Hope Cantarilho Ms. Kaya Harrison ‘11Patty | kharrison@olgchs.org Feeney

Mary Ferentinos INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Ann Harvey

Humphries Mr. Tom KramerSharon ‘07 | tkramer@olgchs.org Zoila Marroquin Beth MANAGER Martin PAC OPERATION Mock Ms. Laurie Bautista |Kira lbautista@olgchs.org Michelle Orhan Samantha Passarinho OF GCTC THEATRE INSTRUCTION & DIRECTOR Mariah Payne

Ms. Camille Pozderac | cpozderac@olgchs.org

Lisa Smith

Sue Woods-Purdy

THEATRE INSTRUCTION

Abiola Johnson

Ms. Vanessa Spring-Frank | vspring-frank@olgchs.org

Nicola Hoag

Terri & Cary Russell

VISUAL ARTS Catriona Legrady Mr. Nicholas Clulow | nclulow@olgchs.org

Donna Redmond Jones Abiola Johnson

VISUAL ARTS AND DEPARTMENT CHAIR

Beth Anne O’Donoghue

Mrs. Gretchen Irby | girby@olgchs.org

Terri Russell

SPECIAL THANKS STUDENT BIOS Ava Adelaja ‘23 (Assistant Director) is in her Senior year at Good Counsel!

She has previously worked on Ragtime, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and OurJurors Lady at ofGood Good Counsel Twelve Angry Counsel.

This High is Ava’sSchool last year at GCTC and her first time not stage-managing a production! She would like to thank her wonPaul Barker, President and her name-twin and forever derful co-Assistant Director, Kate Nonnenkamp, favorite SM, Ava Stewart.

Julieta AgueroThomas ‘26 (Hair/Makeup) a freshman at Good Counsel. She has Campbell ‘93,is Principal previously been involved in productions at her middle school. Juli likes making art and hanging out with her friends. She loves music and playing the drums.

Juli would like to thank her friends and family for helping her out with everything. Stephanie Morgan Davis, Chief Financial Officer Sophia Alves ‘23 (Set Construction) is a Senior at Good Counsel. She has previously been involved with A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Ragtime both Jorge Gonzalez andSophia the GChas Maintenance Staff in Set Construction and Props. been a member of the GCTC community since the fall of 2021, as both the co-crew chief of props and a member of set construction. Outside of theater, she is a part of the robotics club and enjoys watching movies. She would like to thank Ms. Spring-Frank, Ms. Harrison, Ms. Essig,for Copy P, Ava A, Kate, Dean,Tonia and Maura all ofCenter their hard work.

Sophia Bordenick ‘24 (Yvette) is in her junior year at Good Counsel. She has been in the GC Dance Concert, Midsummer Night’s Dream as “Fairy/ Bill Mooney ‘68,ABusiness Office Hippolyta”, and Ragtime as a “Featured Dancer/Immigrant.” She speaks French in real life! She would like to thank Ms. Britney Spears for writing the iconic song “Hit Me Baby One More Time”.

Paul Kennedy, Advancement Office

Lucy Burnford ‘25 (Scenic Artist) is a sophomore at Good Counsel. They have previously been in The Lion King as “Rafiki.” Luce is excited to share their passion for art and creation with the theater company of Good Counsel! Thank Ericafriends, Tituana, Advancement Office you to the teachers, family, and inspirations that have helped make this experience possible.

Maya Burns ‘26 (House Management) is a freshman at Good Counsel and John Poulos ‘77 and the GC Grounds Staff this is her first production! She plays the keyboard and loves to draw in her free time. She would like to say thank you to the older members of the crew for being welcoming and supportive of the younger ones.

Nick Clulow, Fine Arts Department

Allyson Butcher ‘26 (Lighting) is in her freshman year at Good Counsel.

She has previously been involved in “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”

Gretchen Fine Arts Department Andrew Bykowski ‘24Irby, (Set Construction) is in his junior year at Good Counsel. He has previously worked on Ragtime, Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Sister Act. Andy plays competitive sports. He would like to thank his family and friends for their support and thank Mrs. Pozderac.

Sebastian Cantarilho ‘24 (The Unexpected Cop/Mr. Green U/S) is in his junior year at Good Counsel. He has previously been in A Christmas Carol as “Fred (Scrooge’s Nephew)”, Sister Act Jr. as “Newscaster/Monsignor O’Hara U/S” and Ragtime as “New Rochelle Ensemble, Reporter #2, Cop, Town Bureaucrat, Henry Ford U/S" This is his fourth show with GCTC. He is beyond animated to be a part of this company. Sebastian would like to thank his friends, the talented cast and crew, and the director and producer.

STUDENT BIOS STUDENT STAFF Cecilia Cantarilho ‘24 (Costume Crew) is a Junior at Good Counsel. She has previously been involved in Sister Act in the Costume Crew and A MidsumCostume Design Set Construction mer Night’s in the Props crew. This is her thirdMartin production Teddy Dream Byrdy ‘23* Maura ‘23*with GCTC. Cecilia would like to thank her family and the GCTC community.

Chaemin Taylor Kim ‘24* Dean Rensberger ‘23* Cecilia Cantarilho ‘24 Artist Crew) isBoluwatinsola Sydney Carter ‘23 (Scenic a Senior at GoodAlawode Counsel.‘23 She Canady Connerly ‘25productions with the Sophia ‘23Theatre Compahas not worked on any past Good Alves Counsel ny. This is herCorvera first play!‘25 Sydney always had a love for painting and‘25 crafting and Isabela Solomon Beatson a creative streak that needed to be expressed. Sydney would love to thank her OliviaCraft Croff ‘24 Mr. Townsend.

Andrew Bykowski ‘24 past Stage teacher, Alex Hatziyannis ‘25 Adam Duran ‘25 Ella Cauchi Elizabeth ‘24Hatziyannis (Publicity Assistant ‘26 Chief) Allison is in her Igbaroola junior year ‘25at Good Counsel.

She has previously been on the Publicity Crew for Ragtime.

Sophia Kaufman ‘24 Viet Minh Ho ‘26 Ella’s favorite movie is Knives Out and she is excited to help in this production. Ella Lawrence Marino wouldMadison like to thank Mrs. P,‘26 Mrs. Essig, and herAlessandra crew chief, Katie, for ‘26 supporting Ryan Martin ‘26 her inEmma her rolePaparizos at GCTC. ‘26 Cassie Rajaomanera ‘25 Alex Passarinho ‘26 Gabriel Cintron senior year at Good Kailey Trask‘23 ‘26(Sound Crew) is in hisAnthony Pham ‘24 Counsel. He has previously worked on the Sound Crew for Ragtime. Gabriel liked working with the sound crew and it was nice last year. Alison Senker ‘23 Costume Drop-in Vera Sinsky ’23 Chimdi Ikpe ‘23 Anna-Lucia Clark ‘26 (Makeup Crew) is aNellie freshman at Good‘24 Counsel. This Squirlock Sher ‘23 is herAmber first production!

Luke Suko ‘23 Rachel Shrestha ‘24 Claire Williams ‘23 Charles ‘25 (Wadsworth) is a sophomore at Good Counsel. He has RenCobb Wambia ‘25 previously been in Charlie and The Chocolate Factory “Charlie Bucket,” The Scenicas Design Hairas&“Simba” Makeup Lion King and The Little Mermaid as “Sebastian.” Charles is excited Maura Martin ‘23 to work with the GCTC, and he has enjoyed every bit of the ride in preparation Camila Aliaga ‘24* for Clue! It was an amazing experience, and one that he Artistry says he will never forScenic Oli Scholl ‘24* get. Charles thanks the whole of the GCTC, from the various members of crew, Victoria ‘23*thrilled to Clayton and aRiley special token of‘24 appreciation to the director, Ms. P.Walston Charles was Rain Ayers ‘25 work Emma with everybody, and he looks forward to future work in the theatre proFeeney ‘24 gram.

Taylor Bobb-Semple ‘25 Clara Frank ‘25 Luce Burnford ‘25 Legrady ‘25 EvanAnna Elmore ‘24 (Sound Crew) is in his junior year at Good Counsel. He Michael Byrdy Nealah Rose Malmstrom ‘25 has previously worked on Ragtime for GCTC. In the future, he’d‘25 like to make a Sydney Carter compelling story people would read or watch too.

He would like‘23 to say thank Ellie Nguyen ‘23 you to viewers, actors, and members of the crew.

There would be’25 no show withKelly Currence out any of them.

Publicity Camila De Leon Orozco ‘25 Katie Saponaro ‘24* Gieseman Malcolm English ‘26 (Lighting Crew) is aEmma Freshman at Good ‘25 Counsel. He Ella Cauchi ‘24** Jones ‘25 has previously been in Shrek the Musical Jr. asKeira “Shrek’s Dad/Duloc Citizen” and William McDowell ‘25 the lead lights and sound technician.

Malcolm previously attended The Woods Eliel Kelley ‘25 Academy in Bethesda.

He is an only child, and has 2 cats. Malcolm would like to Christa Opoku-Asare ‘23 Lemley ‘25 thank the theatre crew at The Woods AcademyHanna for preparing him for high school Nicolette Orisme ‘24 Alex Primakov ‘26 theatre.

Annabel Seyoum ‘26 Delaney Stone ‘24

STUDENT BIOS STUDENT STAFF Christina Ferentinos ‘24 (Mrs. Peacock) is in her Junior year at Good

Counsel.and She has been in Sister Act Jr. as “Sister Mary Patrick”, A Properties Setpreviously Dressing Sound Midsummer Night’s Dream as “Nick Bottom” and Ragtime as “Immigrant EnHannah Phan ‘23* Johntime, Godman ‘25* enjoys playing the semble, Emma Goldman (u/s)” In her spare Christina Alison Senker ‘23* and listening to music.Grace Lowden piano, drawing, Christina wants ‘24* to thank the directors, and crew andCintron creating‘23 such a supportive Sura cast, Canfield ‘26 for making this show possible Gabriel environment.

Dom Godman ‘25 Evan Elmore ‘24 Kendal Jones ‘23 Alex is Hatziyannis Emma Gieseman ‘25 (Scenic Artistry) a sophomore‘25 at Good Counsel.

Andrea Merino Perez ‘24 ‘24 She helped paint a set for the Wizard ofSydney Oz at StHolmes Elizabeth Catholic School. She likes horror‘24 movies, the 80s, and art. She would like to ‘26 thank the whole of Charlie Planty Sean McNulty AidenGCTC. Potter ‘25 Katelyn Ramirez ‘26 Juliana Langlois ‘26 Sam Sporidis ‘25sophomore year at John Godman ‘25 (Co-Sound Crew Chief) is in his LizzieGood Stone ‘26 He has previously been involved with Ragtime as Assistant Counsel.

Lighting Design Crew Chief, Dream with Sound and Lighting and GabySound Stubblefield ‘26 A Midsummer Night’s ZoeLighting.

Jerva ‘23* the GC Dance Concert ‘22 with Sound and John is a big nerd and proud of it. John would like to thank Grace Lowden, Aiden‘25** Teter, Mrs. P, Mrs. House Management Madison Boddie Harrison, Mrs. Spring-Frank, and his father.

Audrey Rushing ‘23* Devin Bresnan ‘26 Maya Burns ‘26 Allyson Butcher ‘26 EvanDominic Cole ‘23 Godman ‘25 (Props) is currently a sophomore at Good Counsel Ryan Bykowski ‘25 Dom plays the and has previously been involved Midsummer and Ragtime.

Maura Martin drums and‘23 guitar in a few bands and does solo work under various Brandon Chernosky ‘23 pseudonyms.

Su Lei Naingto‘25 Thanks everyone for everything. Special thanks to his friends who have supported him with everything he does. Nikki D'Costa ‘25 Stage Management Malcolm English ‘26 Ava Stewart ‘23* Leoncio Gutierrez ‘24 year and this is Leoncio Gutierrez ‘24 (Lighting Operator) is in his junior the first play he has worked on at Good Counsel.

Leoncio is hardworking perYamlak Belete ‘26 Matthew Hutchinsa‘23 son who has a passion for history, pop-culture, and much more. He would like Kaytlyn Chung ‘25 and the director for givto thank his‘24 family for being supportiveDrew of hisKelly passions Maryana Dumenko ‘24 opportunity.

Matthew Stripling ‘26 ing him this amazing Michael Nicolas ‘23 Daniel Teshome ‘23 ‘23 (Mrs. White) is a senior at Good Counsel and has previLeylaClara OrhanHarney ‘26 ously acted in Ragtime as “Mother”, A Midsummer Night’s Dream as

and 12 Angry Jurors as “Juror #2”. In addition to acting, Clara Run “Starveling” Crew loves to sing and is a part of the choir at Good Counsel. She gives a huge thanks Abigail Auburger ‘24and her family who supported her through the process! to the cast, crew, Viangelo Cedeno ‘23 * indicates crew at chief/designer Thierry HinesHines ‘23 ‘23 (Run Crew) is currently Thierry a senior Good Counsel. She has previously been involved in A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Thierry Ella Johnston ‘26 **indicates assistant crew chief/has great muscles and she would like to thank her amazing friends for being there during Anitahard Justin ‘23and supporting her, in theirdesigner times own special way.

Alvin Lee ‘26 Lily Sarfaraz ‘25 Stella Humphries ‘25 (Mrs White Understudy/A Backup Cop) is in her sophomore year at Good Medwin Angelo Nora ‘25 Counsel. She has participated in A Midsummer Night's Dream as “Snug the Joiner”, Lion King as “Adult Simba”, and Beauty and the Lauren Wyman ‘24 Beast as “Cogsworth”.

Stella has been doing theater since 5th grade and she is happy that GC has the resources for her to continue her passion. She would like to thank the cast and directors for making this show so fun and her parents for being so supportive.

STUDENT BIOS Time Matthew Hutchins '23 (Light Crew) is a senior at Good Counsel and has previously worked on the light crew for 12 Angry Jurors. He is a fan of light The play begins dinner onnormally a dark and stormy crew because it allows him just to gobefore up to places you would never night be al- not lowed in. Matthew would like to thank the rest of the crew and all others who too far from Washington, D.C., in 1954. worked on the production.

Place

Ella Johnston ‘26 (Run crew) is currently a freshman at Good Counsel. She has previously in Annie as staff”.

She likes Boddyparticipated Manor. A mansion of “Rockette/Warbucks epic proportions and terrifying secrets. photography a lot; it is one of her favorite things.

Sophia Kaufman’24 (Costume crew) is a junior and this is her first play at GC but she has worked on other plays atPrologue past schools. She has been involved in The Little Mermaid as part of the costume crew and as “Chef Louis”, Alice In 1: The Hall/The Lounge Wonderland as “Dodo Bird”,Scene and Mary Poppins as “Bird Woman” where she also assisted with costumes and set design. She enjoys anime and reading and is Scene The like Dining Room really excited to work on this play!

She2:would to thank GCTC for having her as a member of the crew!

Scene 3: The Study

Madison Lawrence ‘26 (Costume Crew) is a freshman at Good Counsel Scene 4: The Hall outside Billiard Room and this is the first play she has worked on.

Maddythe enjoys working with friends and sharing her creativity. She would like to thank everyone working on the Scene 5: The Kitchen show to make it happen.

Scene 6: The Study

Alvin Lee ‘26 (Run Crew) is currently a freshman and this is the first play he has worked on. Alvin enjoys helping others 7: and making Scene The Hall new friends. He would like to thank his friends and family for this opportunity to work with a community.

Scene 8: The Front Door Anna Legrady ‘25 (Hair/Makeup Crew ) is a sophomore at Good Counsel and has participated in A Midsummer Night’s Dream as “Helena”, Ragtime as INTERMISSION “Mother” understudy and as part of the ensemble and TAPestry 2022 as a featured soloist/dancer. Anna is so excited to be working on her 3rd show with GCTC! She would like to thank the cast and crew of Clue for such an amazing production and hopes you enjoy the show.

Scene 9: The Hall

Nealah Rose Malmstrom Scene ‘25 (Makeup crew) is a sophomore at Good 10: The Conservatory Counsel. She has been involved in A Midsummer Night’s Dream as a “fairy” and Ragtime as part of the dance ensemble. has always been onstage for SceneNealah 11: The Lounge productions but is so excited to work backstage this time around. In addition to GCTC she performs with companies around the area. Billiard Nealah would Scene 12: The Library/The Roomlike to thank her parents, sister, and mentors for helping her in the process.

Scene 13: The Hall

Valeria Morales ‘23 (Miss Scarlet) is in her senior year at Good Counsel.

Scene 14: The Conclusion She has previously been involved in A Tale of Two Americas as “Josie Morales” and a dancer, A Midsummer Night’s Dream as “Hermia” and Ragtime as “Emma Goldman”. She is so excited to be spending her senior year with GCTC, and will miss everyone dearly next year. She thanks Mrs. Pozderac and Mrs. Harrison, her cast mates, the crew, and all of the parents that have dedicated their time to make this production possible.

STUDENT BIOS CAST of CHARACTERS Su Lei Naing ‘25 (House Management) is a sophomore at Good Counsel.

She has worked on a small school play before where there were no specific roles but she worked closely with the director and was in charge of organization. Su is an international student from Myanmar. She is new to almost everything in Wadsworth Charles America, but she adjusted quickly. She would like to thankCobb all of GCTC.

Yvette Sophia Bordenick Katherine Nonnenkamp ‘23 (Assistant Director) is in her senior year at Good Counsel. She has participated in Ragtime and A Midsummer Night’s

Miss Scarlet Valeria Morales Dream as the Production Stage Manager and A Christmas Carol as “Belle”.

Kate spends her time not in rehearsal doing college applications, the Talon,

SDLC, and multivariable calculus (with no regrets!).

She would like to thank Mrs. Peacock Christina Ferentinos

GCTC for every moment of the past four years. She wouldn’t be the same with-

out you.

Mrs. White

Clara Harney

Medwin Angelo Nora ‘25 (Run Crew) is currently his sophomore year at Colonel Mustard JamesinWilliams Good Counsel and has been involved in Ragtime as a member of the pit orchestra. Medwin loves to play music and plays percussion in the GC Marching Band.

Professor Plum Chris He would like to thank everyone who helped make CluePatiag a great show.

Mr. Green Scott Russell Daniel O’Donoghue ‘23 (Motorist) is a senior at Good Counsel. He has previously been involved in Ragtime as “Harry K. Thaw”, “reporter”,

Mr. Boddy/Chief ofman” Police BurkeleyCarol Smith “conductor”, “camera and “fireman”, A Christmas as “Ernest Chappell” and “Jacob Marley” and A Midsummer Night’s Dream as a part of the

lighting of the shows at GC since he The Cookcrew. Daniel has tried to be a part of most Julia Purdy

was a freshman. After being backstage doing lights for most of his theater career he is finally getting on stage for a live performance of the fall play. He Singing Telegram Girl Allison Payne would like to thank his family, Mrs. Pozderac for all her support and help, and all those who helped him get where he is today.

The Motorist

Daniel O’Donoghue

Vera Ogai ‘26 (Sound Crew) is in her freshman year and has participated in

The Cantarilho TheUnexpected Jungle Book asCop part of the sound crew. Vera Sebastian enjoys playing tennis and she would like to thank her parents and friends.

Back-up Cops

Stella Humphries

Leyla Orhan ‘26 (Stage Manager) is a freshman and has previously particiNikolai Kalinin pated in Cinderella as a stage manager and choreographer and The Sound of Music as “Gretl von Trapp”. Leyla has been doing musicals/plays since she was in 1st grade. She would like to thank Ava (both of them) for making her always feel welcome.

UNDERSTUDIES

Sebastian Cantarilho (u/s Nicolette Orisme ‘24 (Publicity Crew) is aGreen) junior at Good Counsel and this is her firstStella play. She is excited to be involved with the crew Humphries (u/s White, Cook, et al)this year and would like to thank her parents for encouraging her to try something new and participate on the Clue crew.

Nikolai Kalinin (u/s Boddy, Chief, Motorist) Daniel O’Donoghue (u/s Mustard)

Christian Patiag ‘24 (Professor Plum) is in his junior year at Good Counsel and has participated in A Midsummer Night's Dream as the assistant stage Allison Payne (u/s Yvette, Scarlet) manager and Ragtime as part of the immigrant ensemble. Chris is so excited for Julia Purdy (u/s Peacock) this production, and he can't wait for it to come together for the community! He wants to infinitely thank understudies and the crew for being an essential part Scott Russell (u/s Wadsworth) of this production despite little recognition.

Burkeley Smith (u/s Plum)

STUDENT The Good CounselBIOS Theatre Company Aiden Potter ‘25 (Props Crew) is currently a sophomore and this is his first Director play. He has two dogs and a little brother; he is the oldest. He would like to thank GCTC for the opportunity to try this out and for letting him be a part of Camille Pozderac the play.

Alex Primakov ‘26 (Scenic Assistant Artistry Crew) is a freshman at Good Counsel Directors and has participated in productions of Peter Pan and Willy Wonka. Alex plays ice hockey and is into movie production. would like Ava He Adelaja ‘23to thank GCTC for letting him join.

Kate Nonnenkamp ‘23

Julia Purdy ‘24 (Cook) is in her junior year at Good Counsel. She has previProducer ously been involved in Ragtime as “Evelyn Nesbit”, Sister Act as “Sister Mary Patrick” and A Midsummer Night’s Dream as “Peter Quince”. Julia is very exKaya Harrison ‘11 cited to be in her 5th Good Counsel Theatre Company show! She has loved being involved and is so grateful for all of the new friendships she has made while being a part of the casts! She would like to thank her mom and dad as well as Olivia and Patrick.

Dean Rensberger ‘23 (Set Construction Co-Chief) is a Senior at Good Counsel. He has previously been involved with the Set Construction crew for A Midsummer's Dream and Ragtime. Dean has a lifetime of experience in Sound Design & Editing Scenic Night Design & Construction carpentry and likes to teach new carpenters. He would like to give thanks to John Godman ‘25 Maurahis Martin Maura, his Co-Chief, mom, ‘23 for driving him, and his father, for teaching Grace Lowden ’24 Dean Rensberger’23 him.

Vanessa Spring-Frank (M)

Aiden Teter ’17 (M)

Audrey Rushing ‘23 (House Management Crew Chief) is in her senior Stage year at Good Counsel.

She Design has previously been involved in theManagement StageManageCostume ment crew for Ragtime, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Sister Act. In her Ava Stewart ‘23 Teddy Byrdy ’23 free time, Audrey loves baking, walking her dogs, listening to music, and spendChaemin Taylor Kim ‘24 would like to thank the GCTC Mentors ing time with family and friends.

Audrey Properties & Set Dressing and the cast/crew for making so memorable.

Maria Bissexher (M)years with GCTC

Hannah Phan ’23

Scott RussellLighting ‘23 (Mr. Green) Good Counsel.

Senker He ’23has Designis in his senior year atAlison previously been in Twelve Angry Jurors as “Juror #5”, A Christmas Carol as Celia Pompa Zoe Jerva ‘23 as “Grandfather”Rosemary “Ebenezer Scrooge” and Ragtime at Good Counsel.

He is in (M) the robotics club and Student Diversity Madison Boddie ‘25 Leadership Committee. He would like to thank his parents, friends, cast members, and the crew.Hair & Make-Up Laurie Bautista (M)

Camilla Aliaga ‘24

Kathryn Saponaro ‘24 (Publicity Chief) is currently in her junior year at Good Counsel. She Publicity has previously been involved in Sister Act Jr., A MidsumHouse Management mer Night’s Dream Ragtime.

Katie loves working with GCTC and this is Katieand Saponaro ‘24 Audrey Rushing ‘23 her fifth production working with GCTC! She would like to thank Mrs. Essig Ella Cauchi ’24 Gina McBean-Linton (M) and Ella Cauchi for being so supportive!

Tonia Essig (M)

Annabel Seyoum ‘26 (Publicity Crew) is a freshman at Good Counsel. This is her first play that she has taken part of at GC. Annabel had only ever perScenic Artistry (M) indicates crew mentor formed on stage, but this is her first Victoria Walston ‘23time working off it. She loved being, “the man behind the Blake curtain.”

Annabel Mihm (M) would like to thank her Mom and Dad, the two biggest supporters in her life. LOVE YOU INFINITY!

Director’s STUDENT Notes BIOS Since its inception in 1943, the board game Clue (also known as Amber Sherof‘23 is a senior atand Good Counsel.

“Cluedo” outside the(Costume U.S.) has Drop-In capturedCrew) the imagination intellect This is her first play! of many, encouraging family fun and whodunnit hoopla for almost 80 years. In 1985, the cult classic film, starring (among others) Tim Curry, Elizabeth Stone ‘26 (Props) is a freshman at Good Counsel. She has previMadeline Kahn, and Christopher Lloyd took the murder mystery game ously been in Aladdin as “Jafar” and Mary Poppins in the ensemble. Lizzie to silly newsoftball, heights, toswims. make She an already colorful cast ofyou charplays icemanaging hockey, and would like to say thank to her actersparents into vibrantly farcical lampoons of power players in 1950s Washfor helping her with theatre. ington at the peak of the Red Scare.

James Williams ‘23 (Colonel Mustard) is a Senior at Good Counsel. He

Suddenly, the two-dimensional, hue-named portraits game’s has previously been in Ragtime as “Coalhouse Walkeron Jr”,the A Midsummer Night’s Dream as “Oberon” and a Twelve Angry as “Juror character cards sprang to life with wicked newJurors sense of humor#9” andat Good Counsel.

James lived in Hawaii 1st thru grade. While there, hein also greater life-and-death stakes.

Afterfrom the film was4th adapted for the stage Japan and went to Disneyland in Tokyo. always wanted to be an 2013,visited it quickly became a top performance choiceJames for amateur producsix.United James would like to thank his parents, extended tions.actor Thissince year age in the States, Clue: On Stage is thecoaches, most profamily and friends for the support they have provided. Special shout-out to his ducedfirst-grade play by high school students, and we are thrilled that Good Counteacher, Ms. Mikasa of Hawaii who always believed in him. sel is among those performing it.

As we’ve been working on putting Clue together, the show, with its improbable situations, overexaggerated characters, and physical bits of comedic horseplay, has often been a fun respite for me from some of the more tragic news stories and stressful events around the world. We laugh a lot at rehearsals and have relished the opportunity to experiment with form, genre, and theatricality in our presentation of the show.

However, I find it interesting that a play filled with a bunch of foolishness manages to somehow be funny in the face of some really unfunny topics: murder, blackmail, McCarthyism, and more.

But perhaps that’s the lesson that Clue wants us to learn. By taking a step back and addressing serious topics humorously, we arm ourselves with a weapon even more valuable than anything found in Boddy Manor. In a world gone mad, where up is down and down is up, and the rules are always changing, sometimes, all we can do is dig deeper into the ridiculousness of it all and come out on the other side with a better sense of who we really are and who we really want to be.

Please enjoy.

Camille Pozderac