THE DSOSN PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM
The Performing Arts Program allows DSOSN members to maximize and showcase their artistic skills and abilities, under the guidance and direction of trained professionals.
In a structured setting with coordinated training and scheduled rehearsals every Wednesday, members, cast, and crew, are continuously preparing for two major presentations each year: a stage production (the adaptation of a play) in June, and a variety show (singing, skits, dancing, etc.) in the Christmas season.
In addition to improving their confidence to perform in front of an audience, the Performing Arts Program creates an environment where our members learn how to work together as a team, while developing their verbal Communication skills.
Welcome to this year’s DSOSN Performing Arts Production of Grease Lightening, we hope you will enjoy!
Thanks for your continued support.
PRODUCTION TEAM:
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: PETER WHITTINGHAM
DIRECTOR: PAGE DAVIDSON, LPMT, MT-BC
CHOREOGAPHER & ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: JONATHAN JIMENEZ
STAGE MANAGER: SUZI FROST
RIGHT WING MANAGERS: DEBBIE VIRKLER & ROY LUTHRINGER
LEFT WING MANAGERS: ANITA SEIGEL & LYNDA ORTIZ
CURTAIN CREW: KAELYN NELSON & HAILEY NELSON
GREEN ROOM MANAGER: MARY JOSEPHSON
GREEN ROOM ASSISTANTS: MICHELLE SANCHEZ, REBECCA McCOLLUM, BRENDA LOPEZ
DRESSING ROOM TEAM: CLAUDIA ROJAS & MARIELLA AMEZOLA
DRESSING ROOM ASSISTANTS: CINDY PROVINCE
AUDITORIUM MANAGER: MARY HARRIS
REFRESHMENT TEAM: VERONICA FISCUS, MARYLIN
GREENBLATT, & KATHY TREANTS
SITE MANAGER/TEAM LEAD: BELINDA WHITTINGHAM
TECHNICAL TEAM: WEST CHARLESTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
DIRECTORS NOTE
Hello everyone, I am delighted to welcome you to “Grease” the musical presented by the Down Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada Performing Arts Program.
My name is Page Davidson. I have been the music therapy director at DSOSN since 2023, and a Board Certified Music Therapist licensed to practice in the state of Nevada.
Jonathan Jimenez is the assistant director and choreographer, bringing back iconic dance moves from the 1950’s. Thank you all for joining us this evening for what promises to be an exciting performance.
I feel compelled to add that this show would not have been possible without the support and leadership of our Executive Producer, and the vision behind our Performing Arts program, Mr. Peter Whittingham, and we are happy to see that he is well enough to join us for the performance this evening.
We are thrilled to present this musical medley performance of Grease this evening, which culminates approximately 25 weeks of rehearsals by our cast members.
In this production there are seven Narrators who collectively tell the story of two Star-crossed lovers, Sandy and Danny. As you listen to the narration, please allow the scenes to unfold before you as they are uniquely portrayed by these singers, dancers, and actors in their own creative interpretation of this classic musical. I believe that as unique as they may be, our performers deliver the message of this high school romantic story in a most powerful way; so powerful that it resonates with their own experiences.
People, especially young ones, tend to clique up or stay in their comfort Zone, which can result in excluding others because of their differences. But what if we all became friends, and able to love and embrace the differences in each other? This could be the start of an "Inclusion Revolution," and this is what we are trying to do here at DSOSN. THANKS AGAIN FOR COMING, AND ENJOY THE SHOW!
Sandy……………………..Aliah Vital
Danny……………………..Semario McNair Jr.
Principal McGee………….Nikki Lee
Pink Ladies
Rizzo…………….Sophia Whittingham
Frenchy……….…….Raina Miller
Marty…………….…..Meadow Frost
Jan…………………..Jayana Wiehe
Patty…………………Danely Harrington
Nancy……………..Amy Escobedo Amezola
T-BIRDS
Kenickie………………Matt Fiscus
Sonny…………………Chris Panaguiton
Doody…………………Luis Wilfrido Bon
Putzie……..................D’Angelo Lopez
Vince………..………...John Owen Larson
Billy………………..…..Billy Klem
Character Role/s
Narrator A……………………Sandra Josephson
Narrator B…………………….Angelina Martinez
Narrator C…………………….Rayona Sykes
Narrator D…………………….Billy Klem
Narrator E……………………..Jimmy Meinke
Narrator F…………………… Brianne Treants
Narrator G…………………….Alana Thurer
Ensemble
Greasers
Jimmy Meinke
Yahir Nanarro
Sandra Josephson
Angels
Raina Hedge
Lina Donis
Alana Thurer
Angelina Martinez
Malorie Moreno
Brianne Treants
Rayona Sykes
Amari Collins
Highschooler
Erin McCollom
Edwin Solano
IPINK LADIES T-BIRDS
Musical Numbers
Act 1
“Grease”
“Summer Nights”
“Hopelessly Devoted to you”
“Greased Lightning”
Act 2
“Beauty School Dropout” “Born to Hand Jive”
“Sandy”
“You’re the one that I want” “We go together”
Semario McNair Jr. Aliah Vital
Sophia Whittingham
Danely Harrington
Jayana Wiehe D’Angelo Lopez
Yahir Nanarro Raina Miller
Jimmy Meinke
Meadow Frost
Owen Larson
Nikki Lee
Chris Panaguito
Malorie Moreno
Billy Klem
Rayona Sykes
Edwin Solano
Raina Hedge
Matt Fiscus
Amari Collins
Luis Wilfrido Bon
Lina Donis
Alana Thurer
Erin McCollom
Sandra Josephson
E. Amezola Angelina Martinez
Brianne Treants
Amy
YMCA VOLUNTEERS: Debbie Virkler, Roy Luthringer, Anita Siegel, Lynda Ortiz, Michelle Sanchez, & Cindy Province
E PROGRAM DESIGNED AND PREPARDED BY:
Diana C. Tamparong, Social Media Manager & Executive Assistant to Executive Director
E PROGRAM EDITED BY: Chairman and Executive Director Peter Whittingham
The heart of a volunteer is not measured in size, but by the depth of the commitment to make a difference in the lives of others.
To enlighten the public by promoting a positive understanding of Down syndrome in the community and be a source of support, information, and education for families and individuals with Down syndrome and other intellectual developmental disabilities.
