School of Rock

OCTOBER 14-23, 2022

Based on the Paramount movie by MIKE WHITE

Book by JULIAN FELLOWES

Lyrics by GLENN SLATER

New Music by ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new hit musical, based on the much-loved film of the same name.

Direction by CLAYTON AVERY

Choreography by MADISON FOREMAN Music Direction by CARLA WOOTTON

Lighting & Sound Design JAMIE BOWER

Costume Design KALEY JACKSON BAILEY DORAN

This production would not be possible without the generous support of our underwriters.

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Dewey Finn

Rosalie Mullins

Ned Schneebly

Patty DiMarco

Zack Mooneyham

THE KIDS

CHRIS MELTON*

GABBY CATLIN

CHRISTIAN BARNARD

HEATHER HALOUPEK

BECK BAUER

Summer Hathaway CHLOE HUANG

Tomika Spencer-Williams

SESELIE PLACE

Katie Travis KHERINGTON VINSON

Freddie Hamilton

TOVIEL KIIMA

Lawrence Turner ELI OSTER*

Billy Sandford

JERRYTT YOUNG

Mason Ward ELI ROBERTS

Marcy

CLAIRE LEBECK

Shonelle SOPHIE COLLIER

James

ELI SHERROW

Sophie MAX DUFFY

Madison

THE ADULTS

Ms. Sheinkopf

AVA BARTLETT

BETSY CYBULSKI

KYRIE LEININGER

NATE DOWNER

JASMINE L. MARTIN*

TYLER SIMPSON* Doug/Gabe Brown/Mr. Hamilton/Bartender

Theo/Mr. Wagner/Mr. Ward

MICHAEL GROVER Bob/Mr. Spencer/Mr. Woodard CHRISTIAN CARROLL Groupie #1/Mrs.

LYNDSEY WILLIAMS Snake/Mr. Janes/Parent/Policeman COOPER FRITZ Groupie #2/Mrs. Macapugay/Parent/Security

MEGAN BONE Emo Girl/Ms. Bingham/Bar Patron/Mrs. Turner JENNIFER DOWNER* Stanley/Mr. Williams/Mr. Green

COLTON LIGHTNER Mr. Mooneyham/Mr. Noble/Bar Patron DENNIS ROBERTS Mr. Sanders/Mr. Sandford/Jeff Sanderson/Bar Patron

BRETT JOHNSTON* Ms. Gordon/Waitress/Mrs. Travis HEATHER COLLIER

UNDERSTUDIES

Ned – COLTON LIGHTNER; for Summer – KYRIE LEININGER; for Lawrence – JERRYTT YOUNG; for Katie & Freddie – MAX DUFFY;

Dewey – TYLER

CARLA WOOTTON

KRIS LANGSTON

JOHN RUSS

SEAN CLAVIN

CORY GOODE

LISA FENT

DAVID NACE

SCENES/MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT ONE

Scene 1: The Olympic Powerhouse

Too Hot for You”

VACANCY AND DEWEY Scene 2: The Apartment – Dewey’s Bedroom

I Climb to the Top of Mount Rock”

DEWEY Scene 3: Horace Green Prep School

Green Alma Mater”

ROSALIE, STUDENTS AND TEACHERS

ROSALIE Scene 4: The Apartment – Living Room

At Horace

DEWEY & NED “Children of Rock”

“Variations 7”

DEWEY & NED “Mount Rock” (Reprise) PATTY Scene 5: Horace Green – The Music Room “Queen of the Night”

ROSALIE, DEWEY, GABE AND STUDENTS Scene 6: Horace Green – The Classroom “You’re In The Band”

DEWEY AND STUDENTS “You’re In The Band” (Reprise) DEWEY AND STUDENTS Scene 7: Students’ Homes

“If Only You Would Listen”

DEWEY AND STUDENTS

ZACK, BILLY, FREDDIE, TOMIKA AND STUDENTS Scene 8: Horace Green – The Classroom “In the End of Time”....................................................................................................................................... DEWEY Scene 9: Horace Green – The Faculty Lounge “Faculty Quadrille” TEACHERS Scene 10: Horace Green – The Classroom “In The End of Time” (Band Practice)

“Stick It To The Man” DEWEY AND STUDENTS Scene 11: Horace Green – The Halls Scene 12: The Palace Theatre – Backstage “In the End of Time” (The Audition)

DEWEY AND STUDENTS “Stick It to the Man” (Reprise) DEWEY AND STUDENTS

will be one 15-minute intermission.

ACT TWO

Scene 1: Horace Green – The Classroom

To Play”.........................................................................................................

SUMMER AND STUDENTS Scene 2: Horace Green – The Faculty Lounge Scene 3: Horace Green – The Classroom

TOMIKA “Math Is A Wonderful Thing”

“Amazing Grace”

DEWEY AND STUDENTS Scene 4: The Roadhouse

“Where Did The Rock Go?”......................................................................................................................ROSALIE Scene 5: The Apartment – Living Room Scene

Horace Green – Assembly Hall Scene 7: Horace Green – The Classroom

of Rock” (Band

ZACK, DEWEY AND STUDENTS

ROSALIE, PATTY, NED AND PARENTS Scene

Confession”

The Apartment – Dewey’s Bedroom “If Only You Would Listen” (Reprise)

TOMIKA, DEWEY AND STUDENTS Scene 9: The Palace Theatre – Onstage “I’m Too Hot for You” (Reprise)

NO VACANCY “School of Rock” DEWEY AND STUDENTS

It To The Man”

DEWEY AND STUDENTS

CHRISTIAN BARNARD (Ned Schneebly) Christian is the Contemporary Worship Arts Director at Aldersgate Church and a local sound/ lighting technician. This is his 13th production with SLT. He is so excited to be apart of School of Rock ; a movie that he has always loved.

AVA BARTLETT (Madison) Ava is excited to rock out on the main stage in School of Rock! She is a fifth grader at AFPA and has been loving the theatre life this year! She has previously been part of Shrek The Musical, Jr. (Gingy), James and the Giant Peach (Ladybug), and most recently in Seussical Jr. as a sassy baby kangaroo.

BECK BAUER (Zack Mooneyham) Beck is an eighth grader and excited to be back on the Landers stage after most recently being seen as the chocolate cake loving kid in Matilda the Musical (Bruce Bogtrotter). The challenge of learning guitar for School of Rock has been a wild ride, and he would especially like to thank Darcy Stevens & Chris Bauer for their instruction & encouragement. Stick it to the man!!!!

MEGAN BONE (Ensemble/Dance Captain) Megan is a recent graduate of SLT’s YES troupe. She has been in almost 30 productions at various locations. Some credits include Sharpay in High School Musical, Jr., Rizzo in Grease, and Mayzie in Seussical, Jr. She is the music and yoga teacher at the discovery center. She would like to thank her family and instructors for every opportunity!

CHRISTIAN CARROLL (Ensemble)

Christian is excited and honored to be back on the Landers stage for a fifth time. A lifelong resident of Springfield, he was most recently seen in The Full Monty in spring of 2022, and before that the radio play of It’s A Wonderful Life in fall of 2020. Christian would like to thank Clayton, and all that have given their time to this production.

GABBY CATLIN (Rosalie Mullins) Gabby is ecstatic to be a part of this rocking cast! Gabby’s recent productions include Cinderella, Steel Magnolias, Hands on a Hardbody, and Songs for a New World. Gabby received her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Millikin University and Master of Education from Kent State University. Giant thank you to Clayton, Carla, and Mollie! Let’s Rock!

Heather is thrilled to rock it out with this awesome cast. She was last seen at SLT in The Lightning Thief (Demeter & Ocypete). Heather wants to thank Clayton, Carla & Maddie for this experience, her daughter Sophie for letting her join in the fun, and hubby Darren for walking the dog and keeping her flowers alive while the girls rehearse.

HEATHER COLLIER (Ensemble)

JENNIFER DOWNER (Ensemble) Jennifer is excited to be in her first Landers stage production. She is the proud parent to three children who love SLT. Jennifer and her family appreciate the support that staff and friends at SLT provide. She would like to thank Clayton and the production team for giving her a chance to fulfill a dream, as well as her husband and children for encouraging her!

Sophie is a seventh grader at College Heights. She was last seen in The Lightning Thief (Paula Montes). Her favorite SLT roles include Disney’s The Aristocats (Berlioz), and Willy Wonka, Jr. (Grandma Josephine/Oompa Loompa). Sophie would like to thank Mr. Clayton, Mrs. Carla & Ms. Maddie for the opportunity to rock with this fun cast.

SOPHIE COLLIER (Shonelle)

NATE DOWNER (Security/Swing)  Nate is a seventh grader at Reed Academy and is excited to be a part of School of Rock. His previous SLT experiences include Willy Wonka Jr. (Mike TeaVee), Willy Wonka Kids (Mr. Salt), James and the Giant Peach (Centipede), and WeeSing in Sillyville (Scott). He would like to thank Clayton and the production team as well as his family for supporting him.

BETSY CYBULSKI (Roadie/Swing)

Betsy is an eighth grader at Mercy Health Science Academy. She is thrilled to be in the band for her 24th production at SLT! In Betsy’s free time she Loves to compete In Track for Shot and Disc. Betsy would Love to thank Krista Smith for her guidance, and her family for their unconditional love and support. She cannot wait to Stick It To The Man!

MAX DUFFY (Sophie) Max is a Freshman at NCA. She is excited to play Sophie, and rock & roll! She has been in several shows at SLT but her favorite one was Newsies! She would like to thank Hayden Gish for their intense boba talks, Beck for being her Super Friend, Clayton for giving her this opportunity, and God for giving her a passion for performing!

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COOPER FRITZ (Ensemble) Cooper is an 18-year-old student at Ozarks Technical Community College and is so excited to dawn his leather pants once again! He has appeared in 10 Landers Theatre productions including: Something Rotten, The SpongeBob Musical, and Frozen Jr ! Cooper would like to thank his friends, family, and Megan Bone.

MICHAEL GROVER (Ensemble) Michael is thrilled to be going back to school and rocking out while doing so. He was most recently seen in Something Rotten (Francis Flute). It has been an amazingly fun challenge doing back-to-back shows and he is thankful for Clayton and the rest of the team for giving him the chance to keep on playing and to start rocking!

HEATHER HALOUPEK (Patty DiMarco)

Ready to unleash her inner rockstar, this is Heather’s second appearance in an SLT production, previously performing in The Full Monty at the beginning of 2022. She would like to thank Clayton and the team for choosing her to be in the band. Do not let her responsible adult performance fool you, she is ready to Stick It To The Man!

CHLOE HUANG (Summer Hathaway) hloe is an eighth grader at SLT Academy. She has been seen on the Landers stage in Willy Wonka, Jr., (Charlie Bucket) Freckleface Strawberry The Musical, Elf, Jr., Madagascar, Jr., and The Lightning Thief, as well as SLT’s Youthfest. Chloe would like to thank her parents and Clayton for giving her a chance to be in the band.

BRETT JOHNSTON (Ensemble) Brett is making his Landers Theatre stage debut. A Drury Singers alum, once featured as King Oberon in a no-budget middle school production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Writes songs about books, grateful for love and support from Amanda, Silas, and Norah. He pushed buttons for SLT’s recent production of Songs for a New World stating that the vocalists were breathtaking.

TOVIEL KIIMA (Freddie) Toviel is a 12-year-old singer/ song writer, Drummer, and actor. He has been in Willy Wonka Jr, Shrek The Musical, Jr. and more. He has loved being a part of Springfield Little Theatre and is excited to see what the future holds!

CLAIRE LEBECK (Marcy) Claire is a fifth grader at the Academy of Fine and Performing Arts and is ecstatic to rock with the band in this amazing cast! Recently she has been seen in Willy Wonka Kids (Veruca Salt), Shrek The Musical, Jr. (Young Fiona) and The Lightning Thief (Ensemble). Claire would like to thank Mr. Clayton and the amazing SLT staff as well as her family.

KYRIE LEININGER (Roadie/Swing)

Kyrie has been involved in Musical Theatre Troupe and Pre-Performance Track programs at SLT for many years. She has also been seen on the Landers stage in numerous productions including The SpongeBob Musical, Willy Wonka, Jr. (Charlie), The Lightning Thief (Clarisse), and The Little Mermaid Jr. (Flounder). Kyrie’s favorite jam is 70’s and 80’s classic rock, and she is pumped to ROCK this show!

COLTON LIGHTNER (Ensemble) This is Colton’s 3rd time on the Landers stage having been previously seen in Willy Wonka Kids and Annie. He has also been seen outside of SLT in shows such as The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Additional passions include his family, traveling, and teaching Spanish at Central High School.

JASMINE L. MARTIN (Mrs. Sheinkopf ) Jasmine is delighted to be participating in her first show with Springfield Little Theatre. Moonlighting as an Accounting and Reservations Coordinator by day, she reconnected with Drury Alum Clayton Avery who encouraged her to audition. She would also like to thank her fiancé Thomas, and her best friends Lauren and Kuleya for believing in her.

CHRIS MELTON (Dewey Finn) Chris of Charlotte, North Carolina, Son of Stephen and Suzanne and First of His Name is a local musician/ songwriter/student. He is the lead singer of Crunchy Honey, a Senior at Missouri State University, and a big Baltimore Ravens fan. He would also destroy you in a game of Darts. He would like to thank Britta for being the best dog ever!

ELI OSTER (Lawrence Turner) Eli is a 10-year-old fifth grader at Wilson’s Creek.He is making his SLT debut. He started theatre last year in KHS production of The Wizard of Oz (Mayor Munchkin). He went on to be in James and the Giant Peach Jr. (James). He also enjoys reading and playing the piano. Special thanks to Linda Wegmann, Mark Lawley, and family for their support.

SESELIE PLACE (Tamika SpencerWilliams) Seselie is a Republic Middle School student who is thrilled to be in her first role as a main cast member with SLT! Her passion for musical theatre began with SLT’s summer stages, troupe, and a role in The Wizard of Oz the Musical with Republic High School. She has a big family and many mentors at SLT to say THANK YOU to for helping her grow!

DENNIS ROBERTS (Ensemble) Dennis is thrilled to be returning to the Landers mainstage after his recent debut in The Lightning Thief. Theatre is a recently discovered passion for Dennis, having had no experience or training before his recent debut. He would like to thank his family for the support and encouragement as well as the production team for this opportunity.

ELI ROBERTS (Mason) Eli is a fifth grader at the Academy of Fine and Performing Arts and could not be more excited to rock out with this amazing cast. Eli loves music, making movies, and all things theatre. He has been in several main stage shows, such as Willy Wonka, Jr, Kinky Boots, Shrek The Musical, Jr., and The Lightening Thief, as well as several education series shows.

ELI SHERROW ( James) Eli is a Republic Middle School student where he enjoys playing clarinet in the school’s band. He was previously seen on the Landers stage in The SpongeBob Musical, and in the Summer Institute of Seussical Jr. (Wickersham Brother). He would like to thank Clayton and the entire creative team for their support and this rockin’ opportunity to Stick It To The Man!

TYLER SIMPSON (Ensemble) Tyler is excited to be in his first SLT show! Some of his past roles include Armand/ Storyteller, Once on this Island, Jack Kelly, Newsies, and The Cowardly Lion, The Wizard of Oz. He would like the thank God, his family, friends and Rachel Wirth for always supporting him.

KHERINGTON VINSON (Katie Travis)

Kherington is an eighth grader at SLT Academy. This is her 4th gig on the main stage and 2nd year on SLT’s school tour. When not hanging with the band and practicing riffs, she enjoys speaking

different dialects. She would like to give a shout-out to Clayton and Carla for this opportunity and to Clint Harrison at the studio for teaching her to ROCK!

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LYNDSEY WILLIAMS (Ensemble)

This is Lyndsey’s second production with SLT. She was previously seen in The Lightning Thief (Ares Cabin member). Currently she is a Theatre and Speech Education student at MSU. She would like to thank the actual School of Rock, where she learned to play guitar in middle and high school.

JERRYTT YOUNG (Billy Sandford )

Jerrytt is elated to return to the mainstage in School of Rock. His last mainstage performance was The Full Monty (Nathan Lukowski). He also enjoyed being in SLT’s Summer Institute of Seussical Jr. (Grinch). Jerrytt sends his love to his family and friends. He thanks Clayton, Carla, the cast, and the crew for this wonderful opportunity. LET’S ROCK!!!

Thank you so much for supporting live theatre at the Landers. We are so proud to be Your Legacy Theatre.

CREW

Technical Directors

JOHN R. “CHUCK” ROGERS & JAMIE BOWER

Technical Assistant

CODY GUINN

Scenic Artist BARB PARKER

Stage Manager MOLLIE-LEE GLENN

Assistance Stage Managers

CHUCK LICK, LEO WRIGHT

Costume Designers

KALEY JACKSON & BAILEY DORAN

Costume Construction ...................KALEY JACKSON, BAILEY DORAN, BECKY SMITH, NATALIE REGENOLD

SPECIAL THANKS

TOM BAKER

PROMOTIONAL VIDEOGRAPHER

TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN

TROY CRONKHITE/THE GLENDALE BAND

Dance Captain

MEGAN BONE Sound Board Operator

GARTH DOMES Light Board Operator

GARRIN ROSEBROUGH Follow Spots

AVA GRAHAM, ISABELLE CHRISTIAN

Flies NATALIE WEILER, CHUCK LICK Deck Crew OLIVIA HICKS, ASPEN MITCHELL, AVA MONETTE

Set Construction

BARB PARKER, TRUDIE COURTNEY, MELISSA BRIGG, CELINE DANIELS, MICHELLE STURM, CODY GUINN

Properties Masters

BRIAN KRESS & MOLLIE-LEE GLENN

Prop Construction

BRIAN KRESS, MOLLIE-LEE GLENN, DUSTIN BARTLETT, ALI BAUER, HEATHER COLLIER, SARAH CYBULSKI, JENNIFER DOWNER, AMY DUFFY, MICHAEL GROVER, BRETT JOHNSTON, KATIE LEBECK, KAMI OSTER, RACHEL PEACOCK-YOUNG, AMANDA PLACE, TYLER SIMPSON, CARLA WOOTTON, OSCAR GILLAM

ERNIE WILLIAMSON MUSIC

AARON CAMPBELL – VOICE ACTOR

BRIANNE BROWN – CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

JOSH INMON

BRIAN KRESS

PARKER PAYNE

VOICE CONNEX

WILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ZOE ZELONKY

JAYLEN EARLY

VOGUE DRY CLEANERS

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

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SONG ACKNOWLEDGMENT

• “You’re in the Band” by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Glenn Slater, Jon Lord, Ian Gillan, Ritchie Blackmore, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Lou Reed, Charles Strouse & Martin Charnin

• Published by The Really Useful Group Ltd./B. Feldman & Co. Ltd./Warner Chappell North America Ltd. & Chappell-Morris Ltd.

• “In the End of Time” by Jack Black and Warren Fitzgerald Published by Sony/ATV Music Publishing Ltd.

• “Queen of the Night” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• “Math is a Wonderful Thing” by Mike White & Jack Black

• Published by Time for My Breakfast & Sony/ATV Harmony UK.

• “Edge of Seventeen” by Stevie Nicks - Published by Welsh Witch Music/Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

• “Variation 7” by Andrew Lloyd Webber - Published by The Really Useful Group Ltd.

• “School of Rock” by Mike White & Samuel Buonagurio - Published by Spirit Music Publishing Ltd. & Sony/ATV Harmony UK.