International Thespian Society Troupe 213 Presents
PETER PAN A Musical Adaptation of the play by Sir JAMES M. BARRIE Music by MOOSE CHARLAP
Lyrics by CAROLYN LEIGH Additional Music by JULE STYNE Additional Lyrics by BETTY COMDEN & ADOLPH GREEN
Incidental Music by TRUDE RITTMAN & ELMER BERNSTEIN Orchestrations by ALBERT SENDREY Adapted & Directed by JEROME ROBBINS
Co-Director, Choreographer Sandi Makofsky
Set Designer, Producer, Director Tom Weaver
Co-Director Charlie Musumeci
Vocal Director Cindy Ferguson
Costume Designer Noel Davis
Orchestra Conductor Tim Keleher
Hair and Make-up Design Lucinda Musumeci Pat Schantz
Lighting & Sound Design Eddie Keith
Technical Assistant Peter Gambino
Mirror Editor Rick Friedman
Fight Director Erin Weaver
Box Office Manager Minna Siegel
Administrative Assistants Bernie O’Connor
Showcase/Program Photographer Bill Kovnat
Publicist Lisa Simon
House Manager Dawn Zaleski
Business Manager Bob Hulme
Hair/Makeup Assistants Debra Faye Kim Konefsky
Articulation and Diction Coach Keri Galli Flying Effects by Foy Peter Pan is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, INC. Video taping of this play is strictly prohibited. Please turn off all cell phones and pagers. Flash attachments to cameras are strictly prohibited in consideration of the actor’s safety. Your cooperation is appreciated.
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Concert Master
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Associate Concert Master
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Assistant Concert Master
Monica Wei Hyerin Kim
Aaron Chung
Clarinet
Abigail Hong
Ben Schwartz
Jessica Li Hannah Lam
Clarinet-Bass Clarinet
Rachael Tung
Seth Krivchenia
Kristy Hou Rong Xiang
Tenor Saxophone
Erika Yang
Peter Frank
Viola
Trumpet
Derrick Lin
Scott Nover
Vimalesh Vasu
Mason Kramer
Andruw Magnus
Meredith Peltzman
Trombone
Cello
Joe Incollingo
Jake Walsh Robert Dilks
Bass Trombone Sam Flomenberg
Bass Hannah Germaine
Keyboard Kieran O'Donnell Jonathan Landa
Percussion Evan Klein
Mallet Percussion Noah Ritz
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ACT I Scene The Nursery of the Darling Residence Flight to Neverland Neverland Path Through The Woods There will be one 15 minute Intermission. Refreshments will be provided by the Theatre Boosters in Cafeteria-1
ACT II Scene Neverland Home Underground The Pirate Ship Path Through The Woods The Nursery of the Darling Residence The Nursery, Many Years Later
Act I “Tender Shepherd”………………………………………..Mrs. Darling, Wendy, John, Michael “I‟ve Got To Crow”………………………...………………………………………...………..Peter “Neverland”………………………………...…………………………………….……………Peter “I‟m Flying”……………………………….…………..……………Peter, Wendy, John, Michael “The Pirate March”…………………………..……………………….Captain Hook and Pirates “Hook‟s Tango”……………………………………………...………..Captain Hook and Pirates “Indian Dance”……………………………………………….………….....Tiger Lily and Indians “Wendy”…………………………………………………….……..…………Peter and Lost Boys “Hook‟s Tarantella”………………………………….……..…..……..Captain Hook and Pirates “Liza‟s Dance”………………………………………………….…Liza, Lion, Ostrich, Kangaroo “I Won‟t Grow Up”…………………………………….…………………….Peter and Lost Boys “Oh My Mysterious Lady”………………………………………...………..Peter, Captain Hook
Act II “Ugh-A-Wug”……………………………………...……….Peter, Tiger Lily, Indians, Lost Boys “Distant Melody”…………………………………..………………………………...Peter, Wendy “Hook‟s Waltz”…………………………………………..…………….Captain Hook and Pirates “Ship Fight”……………………………………...………….…..Peter, Captain Hook, Company “I‟ve Got To Crow Reprise”…………………..…………...……Peter, Liza, Lost Boys, Indians “Tender Shepherd Reprise”………………….………………...………..Wendy, Michael, John “Grow Up Reprise”……………………………..………Mr. Darling, Darling Family, Lost Boys “Neverland Reprise”………………………….………………………………………..……..Peter
The director would like to thank, The Board of Education, Central Administration, Dr. John O‟Breza, Mr. Bob Hulme, Mrs. Betsi McLeester, Mr. Bernie O‟Connor, Dr. John Burns, Mr. C.J. Davis, Mrs. Marsha Pecker, and staff for supporting the Performing Arts, the Maintenance staff: Mr. Chuck Ludovico, John Doyle, Richard Pierce, and Brian Kutinow, the A/V Department: Mrs. Louise Head. Secretaries, Mrs. Cecilia Eilola, Jane Abo, Johanna Scott and Marilyn DiCiurcio. Noel Davis, Tom Weaver and the entire theatre program wish to thank the following parents for all their help with costumes: Jodi Gorenberg, Jean Maresh, Deb Fay, Allison Lassin and Edwige Luma. The director is personally grateful to all the parents who were gracious enough to help in so many ways. They have assisted in costumes, props, cooking meals for the cast and crew dinners, giving dozens of rides to their kids and their friends, and so on, and so on. A heartfelt thanks to the talented Production Staff, who have shown so much patience in teaching over 160 student actors and technicians the “Art” of good theatre. A very special thank you to Lisa Simon and Simon Public Relations Group for so much of our advertising, Dawn Zaleski and the Theatre Boosters for dinners, refreshments, flower and souvenir sales, and box office, and so much more. PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS: When and wherever you shop, please consider these local merchants first. Their support of our young people made these programs possible.
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White Cast Dakota Judge Max Hoffman Victoria Wolfgang Nicholas Nothagel Alyson Nothnagel Molly Nugiel Keenan McElwee Patricia Irwin Dillon Rebock Damian Stuchko Jonathan Wallace Gaby Chapman Elisabeth Siegel Sarah Kahn Michal Kortsarts Sam Kaufman Richard Kirby Max Yankowitz Alexis Rebock Amelia Zaleski Joey Ciurlino Jack Tremper Andrew Zaleski Josh Murtha Avi Natan
Red Cast Wendy John Liza Michael Nana Mrs. Darling Mr. Darling Peter Pan Captain Hook Smee Crocodile Tiger Lily Wendy Grown-Up Jane Slightly Tootles Curley Nibs st 1 Twin nd
2 Twin Starkey Cecco Noodler Mullins Jukes
Alexandra Maresh Max Yankowitz Sarah Furnari Lewis Levy Yael Kortsarz Diana Faye Evan Brody Sarah Sosland Brandon Weinberg Ryan Berlin Aaron Abrams Brittany Yesner Lauren Keleher Lily Schwartz Rebecca Fisher Samantha Waldman Alyssa Luma Max Hoffman Samantha Mautner Katie Aylesworth Nicholas Heinze Anthony Cornatzer Jacob DeBlecourt Drew DuBoff Evan Brody
Lion
Ostrich
Kangaroo
Marissa Adler
Rachel Vetesi
Jane Sul
Lost Boys Madeline Bowne
Toad
Hannah Yankowitz
Rebekah Rothstein
Skunk
Nicole Rosselli
Sarah Gagarin
Hiccup
Jamie Ackerman
Gaby Goldman
Bear Cub
Kat Konefsky
Sreya Das
Upchuck
Natalie Chadwell
Eric Zavadsky
Booger
Stephen Hoffman
Emma Silverstone
Shaky Shins
Yoav Varadi
Pirates Ben Levy
Beetle
Ben Levy
Sara Wolfgang
Basher
Shelby Robbins
Keenan McElwee
Stumpy
Lorna Diamond
Lior Algrably
Lorenzo
Amanda Lewis
Bernadette Davis
Boomy
Gabi Cohen
Melanie Kramer
Skat
Megan Hubbs
Jamie Gottlieb
Fogeyes
Rachel Ackerman
Olivia Marcelli
Cap
Gabrielle Hummel
Indians Molly Apple
Michelle Curreri
Rachel Odland
Alyson Nothnagel
Abigayle Stoetzer
Lily Schwartz
Yael Kortsarz
Abigail Kramer
Sarah Kahn
Allison Abiva
Zoë Mellenger
Alexis Diaz
Dana Gordon
Stage Manager………………………..………………….……………………………..Loren Roth Asst. Stage Managers………………………………….Zachary Hamm, Jae Stephanie Burton Student Technical Directors…………….….……………..…..Kevin Gorenberg, Justin Landay Asst. Technical Directors………..……….……………………….Andrew Shapiro, Lydia Huber Scenic Artists……………………………………….………………Julia Waldman, Hallie Wilmes Costume Managers…………...…….…Monica Handley, Katie Carlson, Alexis Diaz, Liz Potts Master Electricians…………………..……..…………………....Richard Cliver, Arielle Sabatini Sound Engineers…………………………………………………...Randall Ogen, Logan Lassin Master Carpenter………………….……………………………………………………Evan Brody Properties Managers……….….…….Matthew Buchberg, Jacob DeBlecourt, Andrew Zaleski Fight Captain………………………………………………………………………Damian Stuchko Dance Captains…………………………….……………………Rebecca Fisher, Rachel Vetesi Paint Charges..………………………..…….…… Nicole Roselli, Matt Propp, Julie Benbasset Company Managers...……………Tori Wolfgang, Joey Ciurlino, Dakota Judge, Molly Nugiel Billboard Designer………………..…………………………………………………..Allison Abiva Showcase Designers………………..…………………...………Allison Abiva, Michal Kortsarts Asst. Sound Engineer………………...…………………………………….………Rafaela Brinn Asst. Fight Captain……………………………...…………………………......Anthony Cornatzer Asst. Dance Captain……………………….……………………………………...…Lily Schwartz Apprentice Dance Captain………………………………………….….………..Katie Aylesworth Playbill Assistant…………………………….…………………………….……….…Drew DuBoff Follow Spot Operators……………………………….………..Jon Leonetti, Matthew Fontanilla Tinkerbell Effects Operator…………………………………………………………..James Jones General Crew……..................…….………Jake Tennenbaum, Zach Mindel, Tess Holtzman, Matthew Fontanilla, Max Faye, Gabby Goldman, Anthony Cornatzer, Jon Leonetti, Zev Rosenbaum, Rebecca Padersky, Madison McDevitt, Nate Warszawski, Laura Vitale, Jonah Levinson, Hannah Sawn, Alison Mautner, Clecy Roman, Supriya Srinivas, Celia Innaurato, Tori Wolfgang, Jardin Cassell, Zach King, Sam Goodwin, Colin Myers, John Trauger, Maegan Griffith
Sarah Sosland (Peter Pan-Red Cast) A Junior. Sarah is so grateful to be a part of this amazing production! Recent credits include: The Skin of Our Teeth (Fortune Teller), Singin’ in the Rain (Miss Dinsmore), A Christmas Carol, Pippin, Belles of East, and East Singers. Sarah thanks her family for giving her the courage to pursue her dreams. Patricia Irwin (Peter Pan-White Cast) A Sophomore. Patricia is exhilarated to be playing Peter Pan! Recent credits include: The Skin Of Our Teeth (Gladys), Godspell (Joanne), A Connecticut Yankee (Morgan) Guys and Dolls (Sarah), 8 Minute Madness NYC, Boy Meets Girl (Best Actress), A Christmas Carol (Fan) and Singin’ in the Rain. Other credits include: Mime Company, Belles of East, All State Choir and All South Jersey Choir. Many thanks to Team Irwin and the entire company! Brandon Weinberg (Captain Hook-Red Cast) A Junior. Brandon recently played George Antrobus in The Skin of Our Teeth. Past credits include To Kill a Mockingbird (Jem Finch) and A Christmas Carol (Young Scrooge) Brandon has also been in such shows as Singin' in the Rain, Take Five, Time in Time out and the 2011 award winning one act Check, Please!. He wishes the best of luck to the cast and crew and thanks Tori Wolfgang for all her support and love throughout the show. Dillon Rebock (Captain Hook-White Cast) A Junior. Dillon is a proud member of Casual Harmony and Stay Tuned. Dillon was recently seen as Cosmo Brown in (Best Actor 2012), Charming Princes (East, Mainstage Best Actor), and Legally Blonde (Kyle-VTC).
Alexandra Maresh (Wendy–Red Cast) A Junior. Recent credits include: The Skin of Our Teeth (Sabina), Charming Princes (Cinderella), Singin’ in the Rain (Zelda Zanders), A Christmas Carol (Spirit of Christmas Yet to Come), Check, Please! (Melanie), Pippin (Fastrada) and To Kill a Mockingbird (Mayella Ewell). Other highlights: Best Supporting Actress of the Year (both „10-„11 and „11-„12), American Music Abroad Voices Tour, All State Women‟s Choir „12-„13. Love and thanks to friends and family. Dakota Judge (Wendy-White Cast) A Senior. Dakota is excited to be a part of Peter Pan as her last Mainstage at East! Recent Credits include: The Skin of Our Teeth (Sabina), Family Album (Director), Wherefore Art Thou Romeo (Director), Singin’ in the Rain (Zelda Zanders), and A Christmas Carol (Belle). Other credits include: Thespian Society, Madrigals, East Singers, and Chansons. Dakota dedicates her performance to her Grandma-for always supporting and believing in her. Brittany Yesner (Tiger Lily-Red Cast) A Sophomore. Brittany is thrilled to be participating in another production at East! Recent credits include: The Skin of Our Teeth (Broadcast Official), Singin' in the Rain, and A Christmas Carol. Brittany studies with Broadway Artists Alliance in NYC. Brittany is a member of Mime Company and Chansons. She would like to thank her parents for their love and support. Gaby Chapman (Tiger Lily-White Cast) A Senior. Gaby is elated to be in Peter Pan. Recent credits include: The Skin of Our Teeth (TV Anchor), Singin’ in the Rain (Lina-Best Actress 2012), and A Christmas Carol (Spirit of Christmas Past). She is also a proud member of The Key of She, Stay Tuned, East Singers, and Thespian Society. Gaby would like to thank all of the staff for their love and support throughout her four years at East.
Sarah Furnari (Liza-Red Cast) A Junior. Sarah is ecstatic to be a part of Peter Pan. She is also a member of Key of She, Stay Tuned, East Singers and Chansons. She would like to thank her friends, family and her awesome double cast for all their love and support. Tori Wolfgang (Liza- White Cast) A Senior. Tori is elated to be in Peter Pan. Some of her favorite roles consist of Singin’ in the Rain (Kathy), A Christmas Carol (Spirit of Christmas Yet to Come) and Little Shop of Horrors (Ronette). She is also a member of Madrigals, Chansons, East Singers and is on the Executive Board for Thespian Society. She would to thank her cat Tiger and her family for all their love and support. This one‟s for you Moose! Evan Brody (Mr. Darling/Jukes–Red Cast, Master Carpenter) A junior. Evan is thrilled to be in his 6th East main stage as an Actor and Technician. Evan‟s favorite previous credits include, How to Succeed in Business (J.B. Biggley), A Christmas Carol (Old Joe), and Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour).
Keenan McElwee (Mr Darling-White) A Sophomore. Keenan is happy to be in his first musical. Recent credits include: Charming Princes (Gawain) and The Skin of Our Teeth (Telegraph Boy). Keenan is a member of stage crew and Mime Company.
Diana Faye (Mrs. Darling-Red Cast) A Senior. Diana is absolutely ecstatic to be a part of such a talented cast for her last mainstage! Recent credits include: The Skin of Our Teeth (Maggie Antrobus), A Christmas Carol (Mrs. Fezziwig), Singin’ in the Rain, One Acts 2010, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Narrator). Diana is a proud member of the Harmony Show Choir. Molly Nugiel (Mrs. Darling-White Cast) A Senior. Molly is extremely excited to be a part of Peter Pan as her last Mainstage at East! Credits include: The Skin of Our Teeth (Maggie Antrobus), Family Album (Director), A Christmas Carol (Spirit of Christmas Present) and Thespian Society (President). She wants to thank her family and friends for all their support throughout every production at East! Ryan Berlin (Smee–Red Cast) A Junior. Ryan is very excited to perform the hilarious role of Smee in Peter Pan. His recent credits include The Skin of Our Teeth (Fitzpatrick), Singin’ in the Rain, A Christmas Carol (Fred), To Kill a Mockingbird (Jem), and One Acts „11/‟12. He is also a member of East Singers.
Damian Stuchko (Smee-White Cast, Fight Captain) A Senior. Recent Credits include: The Skin of Our Teeth (Henry) and A Christmas Carol (Scrooge). Recent credits include: Director (Lab Theatre „12) and Assistant Stage Manager (Singin' In the Rain). Proud Company Manager of the Mime Company, and a member of Thespian Society. His performance is dedicated to his siblings. Jacob DeBlecourt (Noodler-Red Cast, Properties Manager) A Freshman. Jacob is excited to be doing his third show at East. Recent credits include: The Skin of Our Teeth (Mr. Tremayne) and Lab Theatre ‟12 (Grandpa). He has found it to be a pleasure to work with people both on the stage and backstage. He thanks his fellow actors and his parents for their support and cooperation.
Max Yankowitz (John Darling-Red Cast, Nibs-White Cast) A Junior. Max is extremely excited to be playing John Darling in Peter Pan! Recent credits Include: Choices (Home), To Kill a Mockingbird, Pippin, Give and Take (Yohei and The Chief), A Christmas Carol (Peter Cratchit), Singin’ in the Rain (Rod) and The Skin of our Teeth (Homer). Max Hoffman (John-White Cast, Nibs-Red Cast) A Junior. Max is ready to fly high in East‟s production of Peter Pan! Recent credits include: To Kill a Mockingbird (Dill), Pippin (Theo), A Christmas Carol (Peter), Singin' in the Rain, The Skin of Our Teeth (Henry), Time In/ Time Out; Check, Please (Best Play '11); and Boy Meets Girl (Best Play/ Best Actor at Newtown). He is also a member of East Singers, Madrigals, and Casual Harmony. Lewis Levy (Michael Darling-Red Cast) A 4th grader at Woodcrest Elementary School. Lewis is very excited to be in his first high school performance at East. He would like to dedicate this performance to his parents and older brothers, Ben and Jonathan. Lewis would like to thank the cast, crew, family, friends, and teachers for all their support. Nicholas Nothnagel (Michael-White Cast) A 2nd grader at Cooper Elementary School. This is Nicholas‟ 2nd main stage at East. Nick was also in A Christmas Carol (Ignorance). Other recent credits include: Seussical the Musical (Featured dancer) and Annie (Servant). Nicholas thanks his family and big sister Alyson for getting him into theater. Alyson Nothnagel (Nana-White Cast/Indian) A Junior. Recent credits include: To Kill a Mockingbird, Pippin, One Acts 2011(best play), Lab Theater 11‟, A Christmas Carol (Flora), Singin’ in the Rain, Film Festival „12 (best actress & film), The Skin of Our Teeth (announcer), and a member of Mime Company. She thanks her family, friends, and boyfriend for their support! Lily Schwartz (Jane- Red/ Indian, Assistant Dance Captain) A sophomore. Lily is ecstatic to be in her fourth main stage production at Cherry Hill East! Recent credits include: A Christmas Carol (Little Fan), The Skin of Our Teeth (Ivy), Singin’ in the Rain (Kathy‟s Dancer) and Little Shop of Horrors (Crystal). She had been dancing at Jazz Unlimited for 12 years and is a member of Cherry Hill East Mime Company! Sarah Kahn (Jane-White Cast/Indian) A Junior. Sarah is thrilled to take flight in her third spring musical! Previous credits include: The Skin of Our Teeth (Gladys), The Actor's Nightmare (Ellen), and Singin' in the Rain (Miss Dinsmore). She is also a member of East Singers, Belles of East, All South Jersey Senior High Chorus, and All State Women's Chorus. Yael Kortsarz (Nana/Indian - Red) A freshman Yael is ecstatic to be in her first Spring Musical at East! Recent credits have been Mrs. T Muse (The Skin of our Teeth), Becky (Family Album) and Delta Nu (Legally Blonde). Yael would like to thank her family and friends for all of their love and support! Alyssa Luma (Curly – Red Cast) Alyssa Luma, a freshman, is new to the school district and the East Theatre department. Due to theatre, she can now call Cherry Hill home. She is very excited to be in her first show here at East, andi s honored to play the part of Curley for the Red Cast.
Lauren Keleher (Wendy Grown-Up–Red) A Senior, Lauren is so excited to be a part of her last mainstage at East. She has recently been seen in Singin' in the Rain (Lina Lamont), A Christmas Carol (Christmas Past), and directed Charming Princes (One Acts '12). Break a leg cast, crew, and orchestra!
Elisabeth Siegel (Wendy Grown-Up-White Cast) A Junior. Recent credits include: The Skin of Our Teeth, Singin’ In The Rain, A Christmas Carol, Pippin, To Kill a Mockingbird, and The Sound of Music. Elisabeth is a member of the 2013 AllEastern Mixed Chorus. She participated in The Philadelphia Singers Mentorship Program performing at the Kimmel Center. Aaron Abrams (Crocodile- Red Cast) A Junior. Aaron is thrilled to be in this show. He has been in To Kill a Mockingbird, Pippin, A Christmas Carol, Singing in the Rain, and The Skin of Our Teeth. This has been Aaron's third musical at East. Aaron would like to thank his family for their support.
Jonathan Wallace (Crocodile-White Cast) A Freshman. Jonathan is very excited to be part of Peter Pan. Recent credits include: The Skin of Our Teeth (Audience Participant), Family Album, and Fiddler on the Roof (Little Boy). Jon is also a member of the East Vocal Department. Rebecca Fisher (Slightly-Red Cast, Dance Captain) A Senior, Rebecca is ecstatic to be performing in Peter Pan! Recent credits include Charming Princes (Lilynimble Merriweather), Singin’ in the Rain, Victor, Victoria (Norma Cassidy), East Singers, 2012 New Jersey All-State Mixed Chorus, and Belles of East (officer). She also sang with The Philadelphia Singers at The Kimmel Center. Rebecca would like to thank her friends and family for their support. Michal Kortsarts (Slightly-White Cast) A Senior. Michal feels it is bitter sweet to be saying this is her last Spring Musical here at East. Recent credits include: The Skin of Our Teeth (Fortune Teller), Wherefore Art Thou Romeo (Best Supporting Actress), Pippin (Berthe), and To Kill a Mockingbird (Scout). She is also a member of Thespian Society (Vice President) and Madrigals (Officer). Michal would like to thank her friends, family, and the theatre department for all of their support over the last four years. Richard Kirby (Curley-White Cast) A Sophomore. This is Richard‟s third mainstage. Some of his past show credits include: Singin in the Rain (Young Cosmo), The Skin of Our Teeth (Moses), One Acts 2012, and much more. Richard wants to thank the cast of Peter Pan for a great show.
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Samantha Waldman (Tootles-Red Cast) A Freshman. Samantha is so excited to be a part of her first musical at East. This year, Samantha has performed in Family Album (Rapper #1) and The Skin of Our Teeth (Refugee). She could not be more honored to play Tootles!
Sam Kaufman (Tootles-White Cast) A Sophomore. Sam is very excited to be playing Tootles in this production of Peter Pan. Recent credits include: The Skin of Our Teeth, Family Album (Frank Fountain), Singin’ in the Rain, and A Christmas Carol. Sam would like to thank his friends and family for their love and support.
Alexis Rebock (1st Twin-White Cast) A Freshmen. Alexis is ecstatic to be performing in her second mainstage at East! Recent credits include: The Skin of our Teeth, Family Album, and Legally Blonde. She would like to thank her friends and family for their love and support!
Amelia Zaleski (2nd Twin-White Cast) A Freshman. This is Amelia's 2nd mainstage production at East. Recent credits include: The Skin of Our Teeth and Family Album (Lab Theatre 2012, Rae). She would like to thank the cast for a great first spring musical! Katie Aylesworth (2nd Twin- Red Cast/Indian) A Freshman. Katie is very excited to be in her first main stage at East! Katie has been dancing for 10 years and has done Mainstage‟s Center for the Arts‟ Summer Stage program for the past 3 years. Break a leg everyone!
Andrew Zaleski (Noodler-White Cast, Properties Manager) A Sophomore. Andrew is excited to perform in his fourth Mainstage here at East. Some of Andrew's previous credits include: The Skin of Our Teeth (Fred Baily), Lab Theatre '12 (Jeff), and Wherefore Art Thou Romeo (Bernard-Best Supporting Actor).
Nicholas Heinze (Starkey-Red Cast) A Junior. Nick has enjoyed his time on the East stage from working on Pippin, One Acts '11, A Christmas Carol, Singin in the Rain, One Acts '12, and The Skin of Our Teeth! He's ready to brute around stage, sword in hand!
Joseph Ciurlino (Starkey–White Cast) A Senior. Joey is ecstatic to be in his last musical at East! Recent Credits: The Skin of Our Teeth (George Antrobus), Family Album (Director), Coffee with God (Director), Singin’ in the Rain (Dexter), and A Christmas Carol (Bob Cratchit). He would like to thank the cast, crew, and staff!
Samantha Mautner (1st Twin-Red Cast) A Freshman. Samantha is thrilled to be in her first spring musical at East! Recent credits include: Dinosaur (The Skin of Our teeth), Debbie (Family Album), and Catherine (The Childrens Hour). She would like to thank her family for all of their love and support. Enjoy the show!
Avi Natan (Jukes-White Cast) A Freshman. This is Avi‟s second mainstage at East. Recent credits include: The Skin of Our Teeth and Lab Theater ‟12 (Bo). He would like to thank his family and friends for their care and support
Anthony Cornatzer (Cecco-Red Cast, Assistant Fight Captain) A Sophomore. Anthony is thrilled to be a part of Peter Pan. Show credits include: Give and Take, A Christmas Carol (Topper), Singin’ in the Rain, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Mainstage Center for the Arts), Family Album, and The Skin of Our Teeth (Professor/Conventioneer). Jack Tremper (Cecco-White Cast) A Freshman. Jack is ecstatic to be performing in his second Mainstage at East. Recent credits include: The Skin of Our Teeth (TV Anchor), Lab Theatre '12 (Dad), Fiddler on the Roof, Honk (Ugly) and Legally Blonde (Aaron). He would like to thank the cast, crew, and staff for an amazing year. Drew DuBoff (Mullins-Red, Playbill Assistant) A Sophomore. Recent credits include: The Skin of Our Teeth (Homer), Honk! (Father Swan), Lab Theatre ‟12 (Uncle Lou), Joseph… (Brother), Singin’ in the Rain, A Christmas Carol (Mr. Stark), Lab Theatre‟11 (Anansi), and The King and I. Josh Murtha (Mullins-White Cast) A Sophomore. Josh is enjoying his fifth East theater production. Previous East credits include: The Skin of Our Teeth (Fred Baily), Boy Meets Girl (One Acts 2012, Timmy Baker), Singin’ in the Rain (Rod), and A Christmas Carol (Mr. St. Clair). Weave and the drama program have been the highlight of his East experience! Rachel Vetesi (Ostrich, Dance Captain) A Junior. Rachel is absolutely stoked to perform in another East Mainstage. Recent credits include: Lab Theatre, Pippin, A Christmas Carol, Singing in the Rain, The Skin of Our Teeth, and One Acts. She is also a member of Madrigals, Mime Company, Chansons and Thespian Society. Rachel would like to thank her family and friends for all of their support Marissa Adler (Lion) A Junior. Marissa recently served as an Assistant Director for Lab Theater „12 Family Album. Recent credits include: The Skin of Our Teeth (Hester), Wherefore Art Thou Romeo (Erin), Singin' in the Rain (Kathy‟s Dancer), Camp Rock the Musical (Mitchie), and more. She is also a member of Thespian Society and East Singers. She would like to thank her family for all their love! Jane Sul (Kangaroo) A Freshman. Jane is very excited to be in her second mainstage at East. Recent credits include: The Skin of Our Teeth, Lab Theatre 2012: Family Album (Lisa) and The Tempest (Gonzalo) at the Walnut Street Theatre. Jane would like to thank her family for their support and love! Ben Levy (Beetle-Red/White) A Freshman. Ben is happy to be in his second mainstage production at Cherry Hill East. Recent credits include: The Skin of Our Teeth (Judge Moses) and Rob (Family Album „12). Ben would like to dedicate his performance to his family and friends. He is also excited to share the stage with his brother Lewis (Michael).
Molly Apple (Indian) A Junior. Molly is thrilled to be in this year's production of Peter Pan! Past credits include: The Skin of Our Teeth (Fitzpatrick), Legally Blonde, Singin' in the Rain, A Christmas Carol, Pippin, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Lab Theatre. Molly is also a proud member of Mime Company, Chansons, and Madrigals. She would also like to thank her mom, dad, and sister for all their love and support! Allison Abiva (Indian) A Sophomore. Allison is excited to be apart of another mainstage. She is thrilled to be in another show here at East. Recent credits include: The Skin of Our Teeth, Singin’ in the Rain, and A Christmas Carol.
Abigail Kramer (Indian) A Freshman. Abigail is thrilled to be a part of this wonderful production! Previous credits include: Family Album (Jane) and The Skin of Our Teeth (Miss E. Muse). Abigail is inspired by all the talent at East and wishes the cast and crew incredible an show!
Loren Roth (Stage Manager) A Senior. Recent stage managing credits include: Skin of Our Teeth, Singin’ in the Rain, A Christmas Carol, To Kill a Mockingbird (Assistant) and Pippin (Assistant). Other Credits Include: Lab Theatre ’12 (Assistant Director), and Joseph (Mainstage). She is also a member of Thespian society (Secretary) and Habitat (President). Loren is thrilled to be working on Peter Pan as her last mainstage at East. Zachary Hamm (Assistant Stage Manager) A Junior. This is Zachary‟s fifth Mainstage, and second as an Assistant Stage Manager. Recent Credits Include: The Skin of our Teeth (Assistant Stage Manager), Singin’ in the Rain, A Christmas Carol (Fezziwig), and To Kill a Mockingbird. He thanks his family for all their support. He will also miss the entire theatre department when he moves to Florida Kevin Gorenberg (Student Technical Director/ Sound Engineer) A Senior. Kevin has been involved in every theatre production since his freshman year. Recent Credits Include: Lab Theatre ‟09-‟12, A Christmas Carol (Foy), To Kill a Mockingbird, Pippin, One Acts ’10-’12, The Wuz, Singin’ in the Rain, and The Skin of Our Teeth. Kevin is uber excited to be a part of this year‟s production of Peter Pan. Justin Landay (Student Technical Director) A Senior. Justin has been involved with stage crew since the beginning of his sophomore year. He has participated in every show, concert and event since then. He is thrilled to be finishing his time at East with all of his friends and making a great show.
Julia Waldman (Scenic Artist) A Senior. Is proud to be a part of her last show here at East. Recent Credits Include: To Kill a Mockingbird, Pippin, A Christmas Carol and Singin’ in the Rain. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Hallie Wilmes (Scenic Artist) A Junior. Hallie is ecstatic to be working once again on the spring musical. Recent Credits Include: A Christmas Carol, Singin’ in the Rain and The Skin of Our Teeth. Stay fly everybody!
Lydia Huber (Assistant Student Technical Director) A Junior. Lydia is inexpressibly thrilled to be working on Peter Pan. She‟s been looking forward to it since people were whispering about it happening last year. Recent credits include Pippin, Singin’ in the Rain and A Christmas Carol.
Andrew Shapiro (Assistant Technical Director) A Junior. Andrew is thrilled to be working on Peter Pan. Recent Credits Include: The Skin of Our Teeth, Singin’ in the Rain, A Christmas Carol, Pippin and To Kill a Mockingbird. He is has also worked on One Acts and Lab Theatre. Andrew can‟t wait to be a part of this magical show. He thanks his best friend Torwell for always being there for him. Randall Ogen (Sound Engineer) A Senior. Randall is excited to be part of Peter Pan. Recent Credits Include: Man of La Mancha, To Kill a Mockingbird, A Christmas Carol, Singin’ in the Rain, The Skin of our Teeth, One Acts, Lab Theatre, Studio 2 and Pippin. Randall might cry because its his last show. Logan Lassin (Sound Engineer) A Junior. Logan has strived to be apart of every aspect of technical theatre, he is energized for this magical and enchanting show.
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Tom Weaver
(Director, Producer, Set Designer) is in his 36th year at East. Mr. Weaver has designed and/or technically directed every Mainstage show since 1977. He has also enjoyed directing a number of productions: Death of a Salesman, M*A*S*H, Inherit the Wind, You Can’t Take it with You, The Man Who Came to Dinner, To See the Stars, Romeo and Juliet, The Crucible, Fiddler on the Roof, A Mid Summer Night’s Dream, Man of La Mancha, Pippin, A Christmas Carol, Singin’ In the Rain and Skin of Our Teeth .Mr. Weaver created our East Lab Theatre Program in 1984 and once again enjoyed directing part of this year‟s Lab Theatre Production, Family Album produced by Charlie Musumeci. Other duties include producing the East One Act Play Festival where the East Theater program has enjoyed ”Best Play” honors in tri-state festivals three of the last four years and also enjoys directing the East Mime Company, now in its 35th year. He is the co-advisor of our East Stage Crew and Thespian Society Troupe 213. Mr. Weaver has also directed many of the Studio II plays. He is enjoying the task of continuing the rich theatre tradition here at East. Outside of East Mr. Weaver‟s directing or set design work can be seen at Mainstage Center for the Arts and The Voorhees Theatre Co. He also has enjoyed designing many shows for Glassboro High School where his wife, Anne Marie, is the Theatre Director. Mr. Weaver is well known throughout the Delaware Valley where he has designed and directed for many other Community Theatre groups. In all, he has designed and/ or directed over 400 productions. He has also been nominated for Best Set and Lighting Design by Paper Mill‟s Rising Star award program for his work here at East and Glassboro High School. Mr. Weaver is a graduate of Rowan University with a BA. Degree in Speech and Theatre. He would like to say, with much love, Thank you to his wife for supporting his love for theatre. Also a big hug to his children, Tom Jr., Erin and Aaron, Robert and Christine, and Caitlin, He is also the proud grandfather of Lilly, Maise, and ?
Charlie Musumeci
(Co-Director) Charlie has been a professional actor/director for 35 years. He made his professional debut at the Young Vic Theatre in London, England in A Mid Summer Nights Dream. Charlie has also acted in several plays at the Walnut Street Theatre including playing the lead role of Leduc in Arthur Miller‟s Incident At Vichy. His television credits include principal roles in Law and Order, Homicide, Rescue 911, as well as many national and regional commercials. Feature film roles include William Penn in The Holy Experiment, Mr. Rossi in That Night and Ellsworth in Rosie’s Diner. Charlie has also written and directed several Murder Mysteries including Died Laughing which has a successful 9 month run at the Trop World Casino in Atlantic City. Charlie‟s feature film Ain’t Nobody Left Behind, directed by Rich Reiner is currently being submitted to film festivals. At East, Charlie is the testing coordinator for the PSAT‟s, SAT‟s and AP tests. He is also Head Coach for Girl‟s Softball. He is happily married to Cindy, who continues to support the East Drama Department with her wonderful talent as the hair and make-up stylist. Charile has loved working with Tom Weaver and the East drama students and hopes to continue to do so in the future.
Timothy Keleher
(Conductor) was selected as a Conducting Fellow for the Juilliard Conductors Workshop for Music Educators, 2011. Mr. Keleher graduated magna cum laude from the University of the Arts (formerly Philadelphia College of Performing Arts). He was principal trumpet of the Philadelphia College of Performing Arts Symphony Orchestra, Philadelphia College of Performing Arts Brass Quintet, and the Youth Orchestra of Greater Philadelphia. At that time he also performed with the New School of Music Orchestra and Brass Ensemble, in addition to substitute trumpet with the Curtis Institute Orchestra. Formerly Principal Trumpet with the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra and Symphony Brass Quartet, he has also been Music Librarian and Administrator for the Opera Company of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Singers. Under his leadership the Cherry Hill High School East Symphony made their New York City debut at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center in December 2009 and has returned for two additional performances since. The jazz program at High School East has grown to three ensembles that have earned festival and competitive awards in addition to performance invitations for local and national venues, community leaders and elected officials including a former president of the United States. The Pit Orchestra has received several nominations and awards from the Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Program. The marching band program is an award–winning, competitive program that has represented Cherry Hill Publics Schools throughout the region. Mr. Keleher teaches Advanced Placement Music Theory and is a Cum Laude Society faculty member. He received an Award for Excellence in Teaching from the New Jersey Symphony Master Teacher Collaborative in 1993-94. He is a senior adjunct at Burlington County College and a published composer. Solo and ensemble trumpet performances throughout the Delaware Valley area have included the Opera Company of Philadelphia, Concerto Soloists and various freelance venues with members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, He has performed solo jazz with piano legend Sam Dockery. Main showroom performances at Harrah‟s, the Tropicana, the Hilton, Showboat casinos and House of Blues in Atlantic City have included headliners such as the Four Tops, the Temptations, Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Diahann Carroll, Eddie Holman, Peter Cetera, comedians Bob Newhart, Don Rickles.
Noel Davis
(Costume Designer) This is Noel‟s 10th year as costume designer for Cherry Hill High School East. Noel has also designed costumes for regional theaters and community theaters in the South Jersey area. Noel was a Papermill Play House Rising Star nominee in 2003 for Les Miserables. Noel is thrilled to be working with the students of Cherry Hill East. She is delighted to see students acquiring costuming and sewing skills that will be useful to them throughout their lives. Noel holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a New Jersey School Nurse Certificate. She holds a full time position as a school nurse for YALE Schools. As always, Noel would like to thank all the parent volunteers for their assistance with the big endeavor of creating costumes for Peter Pan.
Eddie Keith (Lighting Designer & Technical Director) Eddie Keith is proud to return to Cherry Hill East this Fall for the production of The Skin of our Teeth. Eddie has been seen in recent years as Scenic Designer for Footloose at Glassboro High School and Road Company’s Wait Until Dark. His other credits include: Shop Manager for Earl Girls Theatrical Lighting in Egg Harbor City, Sound and Scenic Design for Mainstage Center for the Arts Summerstage program in Blackwood, NJ, Carpenter for the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, PA, and Stage Technician for Walt Disney Entertainment at the Walt Disney World Resorts in Orlando, FL. Eddie would like to thank Tom for this opportunity and to his wife, Katie, for all of her love and support.
Erin Weaver (Fight Director) is an actress and teaching artist based in Washington, DC. She recently played Kira in Xanadu at Signature Theatre, which garnered her her second Helen Hayes Award nomination. She won a Helen Hayes Award for her performance as Thomasina in Arcadia at the Folger Theater. Other favorite roles include Emily in Our Town, Mary in Mary’s Wedding, Mary in A Murder, A Mystery, and A Marriage, and a variety of heroes and heroines in five Pantos at People's Light & Theatre Company. She has worked regionally at the Arden Theatre Company, Folger Theatre, Delaware Theatre Company, Roundhouse Theatre, Act II Playhouse, Two River Theater Company, People's Light, Signature and many more. Erin is part of a theatrical family and started her professional career at 10 as Young Eponine/Cosette in the 2nd National Tour of Les Miserables in Philadelphia. Erin is an Honors Graduate from the University of the Arts, and is a Masters Candidate in Theater Education at NYU.
Peter Gambino (Technical Assistant) A 2003 Cherry Hill East graduate turned full-time faculty member, Peter Gambino graduated with honors from Rutgers University with a BA in English, a secondary certification in English Education, and minors in Writing, Film, and Religious studies. Pete has worked primarily as a screenwriter and director/ filmmaker. In 2007, his short film “GB: On Call,” was awarded the New Century Cinema Fan Favorite award in Camden, New Jersey. In 2008, he acted as an editor and production assistant on the feature-length documentary “Goodwill: The Flight of Emilio Carranza,” which was awarded Best Home Grown Documentary at the Garden State Film festival. Pete is currently enrolled in Rutgers Camden‟s MFA program in creative writing.
Cindy Ferguson Persichetti (Vocal Director) is thrilled to be involved with CHE's production of Singing in the Rain. She retired as a music teacher in the Cherry Hill school district where she taught all grade levels for 26 years. The last 11 years were spent at Cherry Hill East as a vocal director. Music theatre is her passion. She served as vocal director and pit conductor for Tommy, vocal director for Les Miserables, The Sound of Music, Aida, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, The King and I and Fiddler on the Roof. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Lebanon Valley College with a major in voice, and has pursued numerous graduate courses in conducting techniques at Westminster Choir College. Outside of school, Mrs. Persichetti is a member of ACDA and MENC and teaches voice privately .She is happily married to Lou who is a relative of the late composer Vincent Persichetti. Together they share five wonderful children and two grandchildren. Cindy takes this opportunity to thank her husband for his total support, the marvelous staff for their talent and friendship, and the amazing students for being such a joy to work with!
Cindy Musumeci (Hair/Make-up Stylist) Cindy began her career in the entertainment industry as a runway model for the famous clothing designer Valentino. She comes from a family of professional actors. Her grandmother and grandfather were accomplished Broadway actors and toured the United States in many professional shows. Cindy's mother has also performed and directed professionally in New York. At East, Cindy has volunteered and worked the past thirteen years as the hair and make-up stylist for all the drama productions. She has also worked professionally in the film industry with her husband, Charlie, as his hair and make-up coordinator for commercials and feature films. Cindy continues to model professionally at fashion shows in the Philadelphia/New York area. She thoroughly enjoys working with the East students and loves the fact that her husband, Charlie, is finally helping out with the drama department.
Pat Schanz (Hair Stylist) Pat was a School Support Assistant at Cherry Hill East for many years, but retired to North Carolina. While working at East, Pat volunteered her time doing hair and make-up for all the drama productions. Despite her change of address, she continues to travel back to Cherry Hill to help with all our plays. It is a true testament to her dedication that Pat still gives our students her “professional” attention to detail. Pat also volunteers her time with hair and make-up in North Carolina, where she recently assisted in a production of MULAN. She also has a number of professional credits doing hair and make-up for commercials and feature films. We warmly welcome back Pat and thank her once again for being part of our Drama Production Staff.
Sandi Makofski (Co-Director/Choreographer) Sandi has been choreographing and directing for well… lets just say a long time. She began her career as a performer and earned a BA in Speech and Theatre with a minor in Dance at Montclair State University. Working her way through college as a choreographer and dance teacher, she found that working on the other side of the audition table was what she loved best. Choreography soon evolved into directing and she has been working freelance artist ever since. She worked in just about every imaginable theatre venue from elementary school through college, professional, regional, community, corporate and film. She recently added Associate Producer to her resume while working on a benefit cabaret with professional performers and musicians‟ at the Triad in NYC. This will be Sandi‟s 8th East production. She also served as the Youth Summer Theatre Director here at East as well as Teen Show Choreographer for many years. She now directs the Summer Theatre Program for the Voorhees Theatre Company. Sandi would like to thank the brilliant students and staff here at East and most especially, Tom Weaver. Not only is he talented and magnanimous director but a good friend, as well.
Keri Galli (Speech Coach) Keri graduated from The College of New Jersey with a BA in English Literature and a minor in Psychology, and is now working toward earning her teaching certification in a graduate-level teacher certification preparation program at Rider University. Keri is currently completing her student teaching semester here at Cherry Hill East. While she has been involved in theater productions as an actor for most her life, her college career was spent as a member of production teams in the capacity of Stage Manager. Keri participated in productions of Hamlet, Tartuffe, and The Real Inspector Hound, as well as many one-act play festivals at the college level. She acted in community productions of The Vagina Monologues at TCNJ, as well as in Hunterdon County, Lawrenceville, and Burlington County. She thanks her mom for supporting her throughout all of her theater endeavors, and for never missing a show. Keri is extremely excited to be a part of East‟s production of Peter Pan, and thanks Tom and the cast for the opportunity to work with them!
Congratulations To our Nana: Alyson Nothnagel & To our Michael Darling: Nicholas Nothnagel
Love, Aunt Nancy & Uncle Bill, & The Higgins Family
Congratulations & Many Thanks To Our Favorite Stage Manager:
Zachary Hamm We are so proud of all your work! Love Your 2nd Family,
The Nothnagel’s
From your first day as a freshman
to your first day as a senior...
you've always been our "Darling" girl. We love you and we're incredibly proud of all of your accomplishments. Mum, Dad, and Scott Break-a-leg to the entire cast and crew of “Peter Pan”!
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You did "Grow up" and we have been "HOOKed" on you from the very moment we first laid eyes on you! "BOY" we would we be "LOST" if we didn't get the joy of seeing you perform often.
Keep flying high, Captain Hook and Twin 1! With love,
The Dillon & Alexis Rebock Fan Club
RYAN BERLIN
YOU WERE BORN TO BE… “SMEE” WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!!! WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!! LOVE, MOM, DAD, MATT, MOLLY, AND GRANDPA
Bubby will be watching your amazing performance!
MOLLY NUGIEL
Your performances have dazzled us. Its been wonderful watching you blossom. We Are So Proud of You!! Love: MOM, DAD, MAX & EZRA
Congratulations Lauren, Now that you are a Grown Up Wendy And the memory of the lovely Lina Lamont’s voice fades away Your drummin’ through the 80’s and in Pippin And Horsing around in La Mancha. We remember thinkin’ all the “things we could think” With the Cat In The Hat! Love, Mom, Dad, Gram, Justin, Max, and Kota!
CONGRATULATIONS Drew D, forget Smee, Mullins is the pirate for me! Mom-Mom Break a leg Nick! Private eyes are watching you. Joey Dakota, I will sass you. Joey Congrats all the seniors on our last musical! Joey This is for you Moose! MOOSEstrong! Joey Anthony Cornatzer we know you will be amazing we are proud of you. Love Mom, Dad, & family Moose-You taught me how to never give up. Thanks- Moosestrong! Lorna, you‟ve come so far and made us very proud! Love Mom & Todd Shiver me timbers Lorna you are an awesome pirate! Luv Mom Congratulations Alyssa Love, Mom, Dad, and Steph
CONGRATULATIONS Dear Hallie-We are very proud of all your hard work on Peter Pan. Sorry we can‟t be here! Much love, G & G Hallie-We gotta crow because we are so proud of you! Your dedication is impressive. –Love, Dad, Mom & Gabe Drew- Great job on becoming playbill assistant, etc. ~Drew Lior & Sarah G. - Go remaining The King And I members! ~Drew D. Gabby Hummel: Thanks for being the perfect friend. ~From, Drew Sherry D. - You‟re the best ad momma around here. Love, ~Drew Darling Diana-From CHHSE to the Tonys! Love, The Ritz Family Tootles, Sam K! You‟re our favorite Lost Boy! The Ritz Family Break a leg, Gabby! Love, Mom, Dad, Alex, and Louis Moose- You‟re my grandfather from another family! ~Drew
1st place winner: Drew DuBoff
2nd place winner: Ben Levy
Thank you so much!!
Cherry Hill East’s production of GYPSY in March of 1978 marked the inception of “The Thespian Mirror” as the program magazine for productions at Cherry Hill School East produced by the International Thespian Society. The name is borrowed from the historical document discovered while researching in Theatre History classes. First published in 1805, the original was a critical journal by a young aspiring actor, John Howard Payne, who from the age of 14 and or the next 20 years became well known as a performer, playwright, and critic. He wrote 50-60 plays during his career. Of these, the best known include BRUTUS (1818) and CHARLES II (1824). He holds the prestigious position in history as America’s first internationally successful dramatist. Our program title seems fitting then as young aspiring actors before you tonight strive for the success which Payne proved possible even as a child prodigy and since we subscribe to Aristotle’s philosophy that good theatre must truly “mirror” our existence. We proudly celebrate 30 years of MIRROR as the program magazine for our mainstage productions. We thank our advertisers for making this what it is today!
Has been working for the Cherry Hill School District for 9 years and has loved every second of it. He is the technology coordinator for Cherry Hill East H.S. He manages the servers, computers and interacts with the teachers and staff on a daily basis. He is always trying to come up with a more proactive way to use technology more efficiently in the schools. “I can not believe this is the 12th playbill I have been asked to do! It is true that time does fly when your having fun! Working with Tom Weaver, the cast & the crew is such a blast as well as a huge learning experience. WHAT A TEAM! My wife Jaime of 22 years (whom I can‟t thank enough for filling in at home for me), sons Jordan-17, Hunter-13 & Jake-13 really enjoy going to each and every show. To all the students, I wish you all the best of luck in your future endeavors in life! Stop back and say hi . Mr. Weaver, it is truly a pleasure to work side by side with you and the students! I look forward in many more years working with East‟s AWESOME Theatre group!: