Variety Show 2025

DECEMBER 5, 2025

MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

My role was simply to support and facilitate the needs of the directors and crew, and to encourage the cast members to do their best. What you are about to see is the culmination of that collective effort. Thanks to Jonathan, Jessie, and all the volunteers who worked behind the scenes to make this all come together. A very special thank-you also goes to the parents and caregivers of our cast members, who played a silent, but pivotal role, as part of the production team.

I now invite you to sit back, relax, and, without judgment, get ready to be amazed by our cast of characters as they sing, dance, and perform for your pleasure and entertainment.

Peter Whittingham

DSOSN VARIETY SHOW DIRECTORS

Jonathan Jimenez, Director

This is Jonathan’s first production as the DSOSN Performing Arts Program Director. He was the Artistic Director for the Youth Cultural Arts Foundation in California and you can find him performing throughout the Las Vegas area. He is grateful to be a part of this program and hopes you enjoy the show.

Jessie Miles, Assistant Director

Jessie Miles has a BFA in dance from Ohio University. She has choreographed for Las Vegas Little Theatre, and for Clark County School District. Jessie is thrilled to be working with DSOSN!

OPENING ACT

“COME ALIVE” from The Greatest Showman

LEADS

Sandra Raina

ALL CAST

Angelina

Aliah

Amy

Anthony

Billy Brianne

Chris Danely

Edwin Emani

Erin Hunter

Jimmy Kathleen Kristy

Lena Luis

Mallory

Matt Meadow Owen

Sophia Semario Yahir

SONG: Good News by Shaboozy

LEAD: Matt

ENSEMBLE: Semario, Danely, Amy, Mallory

SONG: Sugar by Maroon 5

LEAD: Billy

ENSEMBLE: Lena, Erin, Cathleen, Amy

SONG: Firework by Katy Perry

LEAD: Meadow

ENSEMBLE: Aliah, Raina

SONG: Fallen by Alicia Keys

LEAD: Rayona

ENSEMBLE: Kristy, Mallory, Danely

SONG: Waves by Big Time Rush

LEAD: Sandra

ENSEMBLE: Sophia, Angelina

SONG: Thriller by Michael Jackson

LEAD: Hunter

ENSEMBLE: Raina, Meadow, Amy, Aliah, Matt, Luis, Yahir

SONG: Best Day Ever by Sponge Bob

LEAD: Angelina

ENSEMBLE: Chris, Johnathan

SONG: Hound Dog by Elvis

LEAD: Jimmy

ENSEMBLE: Cindy, Michelle

SONG: Who Says - Selena

LEAD: Cathleen

ENSEMBLE: Semario, Anthony, Matt, Chris, Jimmy, Sophia, Kristy, Sandra, Meadow, Aliah

SONG: Peter’s Mix

ENSEMBLE: Nikki, Aliah, Sophia, Jimmy, Chris, Semario, Anthony, Matt, Sandra, Brianne

INTERMISSION

SONG: Drum Solo

LEAD: Owen

SONG: God Gave me You by Blake Shelton

LEAD: Anthony

SONG: Girls Just Want to have Fun by Cyndi Lauper

LEAD: Raina M

ENSEMBLE: Sophia, Angelina, Kristy, Mallory

SONG: Ice Ice Baby Mix

LEAD: Chris

ENSEMBLE: Danely, Aliah, Sandra, Sophia, Raina

SONG: A Whole New World from Disney’s Aladdin

LEAD: Semario, Meadow

SONG: Beat It by Michael Jackson

LEAD: Luis, Hunter

ENSEMBLE: All male cast

SONG: Como la Flor by Selena

LEAD: Danely

ENSEMBLE: Chris, Jonathan

SONG: Stuck Like Glue

LEAD: Brianne

SONG: Believe by Justin Bieber

LEAD: Yahir

ENSEMBLE: Erin, Lena

Poco Loco from Disney + Pixar’s Coco

ENSEMBLE: Luis, Danely, Mallory

SONG: Hey Baby by Gwen Stephani

LEAD: Sophia

ENSEMBLE: All female cast

SONG: Better When I’m Dancing By Megan Trainor

LEAD: Aliah, Phillip

CLOSING ACT

“ THIS IS ME ”

from The Greatest Showman

LEADS

Angelina Sophia

Aliah

Amy Anthony Billy Brianne

Chris

Danely

Edwin Emani

Erin Hunter

Jimmy

ALL CAST

Kathleen Kristy

Lena Luis Mallory

Matt Meadow

Owen

Raina

Sandra Semario

Yahir

SUPPORTING CAST

Edwin

Emani Amy

Kristy

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Volunteers!

Stage Manager: Suzi Frost

Assistant Manager: Salina Martinez

Stage Right Manager: Rebecca McCollom

Stage Left Manager: Lynda Ortiz

Green Room: Mary Josephson, Claudia Rojas

House Manager: Teresa Klem

Props and Costumes: Veronica Fiscus, Kathy Treants, Marilyn Greenblatt Concessions: Claudia Rojas, Adriana Bon

On Stage Support: Michele Sanchez, Cindy Province

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, participants are continuously preparing for two major presentations each year: a stage production (the adaptation of a stage 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 participants learn how to work together as part of a team, while developing their verbal communication skills.

ABOUT DOWN SYNDROME ORGANIZATION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA

About Founded in 1987, the Down Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada (DSOSN) is a 501 (c) (3) organization serving people and their families in Southern Nevada who are diagnosed with Down syndrome and other intellectual developmental disabilities. It offers an array of recreational and impactful programs, all at no cost to its members. Aimed at meeting the critical needs of its service population, DSOSN also fosters a constructive perception of Down syndrome through its three Core Pillars: Education, Employment, and Independent Living. To prepare its members to integrate into these areas of life in society, DSOSN has developed and implemented programs that are designed to maximize the potential of its members in the areas of self-awareness, self-advocacy, and self-confidence. To learn more about DSOSN, please visit their website at dsosn.org.

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