String

LOOK Welcome to the 25-26 Marquee Season and the curtain rise on our first production of the year, String. We are thrilled to open another year of powerful storytelling, creativity, and community engagement. Each new season offers us an opportunity not only to applaud the remarkable talents of our students and staff but also to unite as an audience and experience the transformative power of live performance and the arts.

In a world that often encourages us to keep our heads down and rush from one task to the next, the arts remind us to pause—to look up. The arts call us to engage with stories that challenge, inspire, and sometimes even change us. It reminds us that, despite our differences, we are all connected by universal hopes, dreams, and emotions.

As we journey through String and the season ahead, I hope these artful moments encourage you to look up and reach out. May this performance, and all those that follow, ignite your imagination and strengthen our bonds as a creative, caring community.

Warm regards,

Aaron McAllister

Director of Fine & Performing Arts

ST. AGNES ACADEMY ARTS PRESENTS

String

BOOK BY SARAH HAMMOND MUSIC & LYRICS BY ADAM GWON String is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing Global. (www.broadwaylicensing.com)

Sound Designer ROBERTO AGUILAR

Scenic & Lighting Designer JON BONNER

Costume & Props Designer JEWELL HANDY Production Stage Manager MAGGIE TOUMA ‘26

Assistant Stage Manager BRIANNA SMILEY ‘27

Stage Management Mentor RACHEL PIERO Choreographer JOHN BEASANT III

Director & Music Director JEREMY M. WOOD ARTHUR W. BUCKLEY THEATRE October 2-5, 2025

THE CAST ATROPOS .................................................................................... Maryam Zaafran ‘26 LACHESIS ................................................................................................. Avery Ro ‘27 CLOTHO .......................................................................................... Katherine Lojo ‘27 MICKEY ........................................................................................ Patrick Forrester ‘27 O’BRIEN/CHORUS ............................................................................... Drew Bemis ‘27 GENEVA/NIGHT/CHORUS ............................................................ Maria Johnigan ‘27 CHORUS/VARIOUS ROLES ..................... Sebastian Asencio ‘28, Samaira Bhutani ‘26 Connor Clinton ‘27, Tyler Diaz ‘27 Fatima Flores Moreno ‘28, Leah LaPlante ‘28 Norah Rice ‘29

THE CREW

PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER .................................................... Maggie Touma ‘26 ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER.......................................................... Brianna Smiley ‘27 RUN CREW ........................................................... Erica Beyer ‘27, Rory Etheredge ‘28 Addrey Johnson ‘28, Alexandra Lugo ‘27, Adrienne Stephens ‘28 Bella Thompson ‘26, Lily Webber ‘26, Ashlyn Yeary ‘29 LIGHT BOARD OP ......................................................................... Meredith Bonner ‘28 ELECTRICS ................................ Franchesca Hackenberg ‘26, Marie-Jeanne Phan ’27 Audrey Plop ‘26, Beatrix Sanregret ‘28 SOUND .................................................................. Eleanor Spalding ‘29, Emily Vu ‘26 COSTUMES ......................................................................... Natalia Flores Moreno ‘29 Emily Larzelere ‘29, Sloan Latimer ‘27 BUILD CREW .................... Halley Abdulahad ‘28, Erica Beyer ‘27, Meredith Bonner ‘28 Michael Dinh ‘28, Rory Etheredge ’28, Carter Foreman ‘28 Beatrice Hightower ‘27, Eva Hindmarch ‘27, Vivienne Irby ‘28 Andrew Ivan ’28, Alexandra Lugo ‘27, Layne Popp ‘28, Kate Probst ‘27 Eleanor Spalding ’29, Adrienne Stephens ‘28, Bella Thompson ‘26 Jayden Tran ‘29, Emily Vu ’26, Lily Webber ‘26 STUDENT DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS ........... Ricky Ragazzo ‘26 MARKETING TEAM .................. Ruent Anselm ‘27, Drew Bemis ‘27, Patrick Forrester ’27 Lily Gaidosik ‘28, Maria Johnigan ’27 William Malone ‘27, Alex Rodriguez ‘26 Michael Rodriguez ‘26, Reese Wanner ‘28 HOUSE MANAGEMENT .......................... Franchesca Hackenberg ‘26, Audrey Plop ‘26 Ricky Ragazzo ‘26

MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT I PROLOGUE: THE CURSE (Company) ANOTHER WEDNESDAY(Company) UNCHARTED TERRITORY (Atropos & Chorus) GET UP AND GO (O’Brien & Mickey) ONE PERCENT (Mickey) CHOCOLATE (Clotho, Lachesis, Atropos, Night, & Chorus) INFINITY BUILDING CHASE (Chorus) SO OVER (Lachesis & Clotho) JUST CURIOUS (Mickey & Atropos) WHY THE DREAMING STARTS (Atropos) THAT’S LIFE (Company)

There will be one 15-minute intermission

ACT II GET ME OUTTA HERE (Mickey & Chorus) YOU (Mickey & Atropos) SNOW (Chorus) CRUSH (Atropos, Lachesis, & Clotho) THE TAPESTRY (Lachesis, Clotho, Atropos, & Chorus) EVERY LITTLE THING (Mickey & Chorus) END TIMES (Chorus) SO OVER - REPRISE (Lachesis, Clotho, & Atropos) HOW AN ELEVATOR WORKS (Mickey, Beef, Trainee, & Chorus) IT HURTS (Atropos, Lachesis, Clotho, Mickey, & Chorus) STORIES IN THE STARS (Company)

THE BAND CONDUCTOR/PIANO - Jeremy M. Wood VIOLIN - Steven Hakel CELLO - Fran Koiner DRUMS/PERCUSSION - Alec Warren *The video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. **Please be advised that strobe lighting effects will be used during this production.

THE CAST & CREW

Halley Abdulahad

Sebastian Asencio

Drew Bemis

Erica Beyer

Samaira Bhutani

Meredith Bonner

Connor Clinton

Tyler Diaz

Michael Dinh

Rory Etheredge

Fatima Flores Moreno

Natalia Flores Moreno

Carter Foreman

Patrick Forrester

Franchesca Hackenberg

Beatrice Hightower

Eva Hindmarch

Vivienne Irby

Andrew Ivan

Maria Johnigan

Addrey Johnson

Emily Larzelere

Sloan Latimer

Katherine Lojo

Alexandra Lugo

THE CAST & CREW

Marie-Jeanne Phan

Leah LaPlante

Audrey Plop

Layne Popp

Kate Probst

Norah Rice

Avery Ro

Beatrix Sanregret

Brianna Smiley

Eleanor Spalding

Adrienne Stephens

Bella Thompson

Maggie Touma

Jayden Tran

Emily Vu

Lily Webber

Ashlyn Yeary

Maryam Zaafran

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WHO'S WHO HALLEY ABDULAHAD ‘28 (Build Crew) SAA Theatre debut! Enjoy the show!

SEBASTIAN ASENCIO ‘28 (Chorus/Various Roles) Sebastian is thrilled to be a part of this fantastic production. Shoutout to the ensemble members who have put in so much effort into learning the music, they have done an amazing job. Sebastian would like to thank God, his family, friends, and directors for making this show possible.

DREW BEMIS ‘27 (O’Brien/Chorus) Drew is a junior at Strake Jesuit who is participating in his fifth production between SAA & SJ, and he could not be more excited! In addition to the musical, Drew is in Mixed Chorus, Triple Trio, Arts Marketing Team, House Council, and Jesuit’s Swim team. He would like to thank his family and directors for their love and support. Good show!

ERICA BEYER ‘27 (Run Crew) Erica is excited for her first theatre production at St. Agnes! She would like to thank her family and friends. Enjoy the show!

SAMAIRA BHUTANI ‘26 (Chorus/Various Roles) This is Samaira's 7th show between SAA/SJ. She previously performed in Play On (Smitty/Doris), TML, SDOAPS 20232024 (Romance on the Rocks/Cagebirds), and many other shows. In addition to theatre, Samaira is part of the Mixed Chorus and Performance Workshop, and is a thespian society officer. She would like to thank her friends and family for their support and hopes you enjoy the show!!

MEREDITH BONNER '28 (Run Crew/Build Crew/Light Op.) This is Meredith's third show at St. Agnes. In addition to theatre, Meredith plays water polo and swims. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting and reading. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support.

CONNOR CLINTON '27 (Chorus/Various Roles) This is Connor’s sixth show between Strake Jesuit and St. Agnes and his first attempt at a musical. He would like to thank his friends and family, lysosomes (the best organelle), Hollow Knight Silksong, and Declan Barbosa’s aura, who is with us always.

TYLER DIAZ '27 (Chorus/Various Roles) Tyler Diaz is a member of the ensemble and is a junior at Strake Jesuit. String is his second St. Agnes production, with his first being Aida. He has had a wonderful time bonding with the cast and crew as well as working hard on the show.

MICHAEL DINH '28 (Build Crew) First time participating in theatre. A member in multiple clubs including ACC, Weightlifting, and TSA. RORY ETHEREDGE '28 (Run Crew/Build Crew) Rory has had a wonderful time working with the tech crew team. This is the second show she's worked on at St. Agnes.

She is also part of cross country and key club. She also enjoys reading unnecessarily long fantasy novels. Enjoy the show!

FÁTIMA FLORES MORENO '28 (Chorus/Various Roles) Fátima is thrilled to join the stage at St. Agnes this fall. She was previously seen as Mrs. Swettenham (A Murder Is Announced) and ensemble (The Drowsy Chaperone). Outside of theatre, she can be found in the Mixed Chorus and Performance Workshop at St. Agnes. She would like to thank her family for all their love and support, her friends for carrying her through the lows, and God for blessing her with these gifts.

NATALIA FLORES MORENO '29 (Costumes) Natalia is exhilarated to be a part of this year's fall production, String. This will be Natalia's debut into St. Agnes theatre. In addition to theatre, Natalia enjoys singing in Mixed Chorus and loves to hang out with her friends. Enjoy the show.

CARTER FOREMAN '28 (Build Crew) I tripped on the set. Still on floor. Pls send help.

PATRICK FORRESTER '27 (Mickey) Patrick is a junior performing in his sixth SJ/SAA production. Previously at SAA: Edmund Swettenham (A Murder Is Announced), Feldzieg (The Drowsy Chaperone).

Elsewhere: King Arthur (Spamalot), Javert (Les Miserables), Queensbury Theatre.

Outside of theatre, Patrick is a Mixed Chorus section leader, a member of the Triple Trio, and Managing Editor for MAGIS, the Strake Jesuit newspaper. He wishes to thank everyone in the company, his directors, and his family. Enjoy the show!

WHO'S WHO FRANCHESCA HACKENBERG '26 (Electrics/House Mgmt.) Franchesca is excited to be a part of the St. Agnes theatre family! In addition to tech theatre, Franchesca dances, plays tennis, and is a member of the LAYA club. Enjoy the show!

BEATRICE HIGHTOWER '27 (Build Crew) Bea enjoys drawing, painting, and tech theatre. She also loves movies—especially horror and Studio Ghibli and is into music, particularly artists like Laufey and Mitski.

EVA HINDMARCH '27 (Build Crew) Outside of theatre, Eva is Vice President of the Kaleidoscope club, a Biology fanatic, and a big fan of classical piano.

VIVIENNE IRBY '28 (Build Crew) This is Vivienne’s second year doing crew and she is happy to be here.

ANDREW IVAN '28 (Build Crew) At Strake Jesuit, Andrew does track and field as well as Spectrum robotics. He thanks his fellow theatre members and his family. Have fun at the show.

MARIA JOHNIGAN '27 (Geneva/Night/ Chorus) This is Maria's 3rd SAA show and 6th show at both SAA/SJ. Previous roles: SED: Jackie, Aida: Ensemble, Play On!: Phyllis, The Drowsy Chaperone: Mrs. Tottendale, SDOAPS: Mom (Drugs are Bad). Enjoy the show!!

ADDREY JOHNSON '28 (Run Crew) Happy to be back in Tech! Previously Run Crew in The Drowsy Chaperone. She would like to thank all her friends and family.

EMILY LARZELERE '29 (Costumes) Debut of theatre at St. Agnes! Emily is excited to be participating in the help of this wonderful musical. She would like to thank her fellow costume crew and Ms. Handy for being a wonderful costume manager. Enjoy the show!

SLOAN LATIMER '27 (Costumes) Sloan is delighted to be a returning to the St. Agnes crew as a member of the costume department. She has been part of 3 shows spanning across SJ and SAA! She would like to thank her friends and family for being encouraging. Enjoy the show!

KATHERINE LOJO '27 (Clotho) Katherine is thrilled to be a part of String at St. Agnes Theatre! Previously at St. Agnes/Strake Jesuit, she was a part of Aida (Ensemble), The Drowsy Chaperone (Gangster #2), and Roll Over Beethoven (Robin). Along with

theatre, Katherine is a member of Mixed Chorus and the varsity ensemble Performance Workshop. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support, and hopes you enjoy the show!

ALEXANDRA LUGO '27 (Run Crew) Alexandra Lugo is a junior at St. Agnes and is a part of run crew. She has worked backstage on several productions, and in her (very limited) free time she enjoys baking and volunteering. Alexandra would like to thank her family and friends for putting up with her.

MARIE-JEANNE PHAN '27 (Electrics) MarieJeanne is excited to work behind the scenes for String. Previously, Marie-Jeanne has done lighting for The Drowsy Chaperone and Aida. Outside of theatre, Marie-Jeanne does Vietnamese dance, is president of Alzheimer's Awareness club, and is a member of NHS. She hopes you enjoy the show!

LEAH LAPLANTE '28 (Chours/Various Roles) Leah is so excited to perform for the first time at St. Agnes. Previously, she has acted at Strake Jesuit in the fall play and SDOAPs, and she did makeup for the St. Agnes musical last year. She is also in Performance Workshop. She would like to thank her directors at Strake Jesuit and St. Agnes for so many wonderful opportunities!

Break a leg!

AUDREY PLOP '26 (Electrics/House Mgmt.)

Audrey is excited to be part of the St. Agnes theatre family! In addition to tech theatre, Audrey also plays tennis.

LAYNE POPP ‘28 (Build Crew) SAA Theatre Debut! Enjoy the show!

KATE PROBST '27 (Build Crew) Kate enjoys writing poetry, short stories, and coding. She also loves to watch sci-fi shows, horror movies, and likes making macarons in her free time.

RICKY RAGAZZO '26 (Student Director of Marketing/House Mgmt.) Ricky is an Officer of the Southwell Players, a chapter of the International Thespian Society, and a member of the Content Team at Theatre Under the Stars. Previous: Bright Star (Max, Tommy Tune Awards Finalist), The It Girl (PR Manager), Aida (PR Manager & Ensemble, Tommy Tune Awards & Jimmy Awards Student Reporter Winner), A Murder Is Announced (Student Director of Marketing

WHO'S WHO & Communications, Thespy International Superior Scorer), and The Drowsy Chaperone (Gangster #1 & Marketing Director). IG: @ricky_ragazzo NORAH RICE '29 (Chorus/Various Roles) Norah Rice is in 9th grade, so this is her first high school theatre performance; although, she performed in four musicals in her middle school career. She is so honored to be part of this exciting show and would like to thank her family, friends, fellow cast members, Mr. Beasant, and Mr. Wood being supportive and guiding her on her journey through the 200 floors of the Infinity Building!

AVERY RO '27 (Lachesis) Avery is a passionate performer and enjoys participating in theatre. Her roles include Aida (Ensemble), The Drowsy Chaperone (Ensemble, U/S Drowsy Chaperone), and A Murder Is Announced (Sgt. Mellors). She is thrilled to bring this role to life and grateful for the support of family, friends, and directors.

BEATRIX SANREGRET '28 (Electrics) Beatrix is a lighting technician who puts up the lights. It's fun.

BRIANNA SMILEY '27 (Assistant Stage Manager) Brianna is excited for her seventh show at St. Agnes! She would like to thank God, her family, and The Golden Girls! Enjoy the show!

ELEANOR SPALDING '29 (Sound) Eleanor is pleased to join the St. Agnes production of String. In addition to the crew, she has done musicals at the JCC. ADRIENNE STEPHENS '28 (Run Crew/Build Crew) Adrienne is thrilled to be returning to St. Agnes crew and previously worked on the set of The Drowsy Chaperone. She would like to thank everyone who came to see performance and all her family and friends.

Enjoy the show!

BELLA THOMPSON '26 (Run Crew) Bella is so excited to be in crew for another show at St. Agnes! This will be her second show in crew, and she can't thank the rest of her crew enough for encouraging her to join crew again. She’d also like to thank her family for allowing her to participate in this again. Enjoy the show!

MAGGIE TOUMA ‘26 (Production Stage Manager) Maggie’s very excited for her seventh production at St. Agnes! Previously, she has stage managed five other St. Agnes productions. She would like to thank everyone who has made this show possible and her family and friends for their constant support. Maggie is honored to be part of this company and is so proud of her fellow company members. Delight in the spectacle!

JAYDEN TRAN '29 (Build Crew) Jayden is a freshman at Strake Jesuit, and although this is his first high school performance, he is ecstatic to be here. He plays for the volleyball club, broadcasts for SJET, and more! He would like to thank his family and both schools for their support and the opportunity to participate. Cast, break a leg! Enjoy the show!

EMILY VU '26 (Sound) Emily is so excited to be a part of the tech crew for this fall production. In addition to theatre, she is a member of Key Club and a volunteer at Seven Acres. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support. Enjoy the show!

LILY WEBBER '26 (Run Crew/Build Crew) Lily is thrilled to work on her third and final fall play! In addition to theatre, she spends her time reading and sewing. She would like to thank the entire company for all their hard work. Enjoy the show!

ASHLYN YEARY '29 (Run Crew/Build Crew) St. Agnes DEBUT! In addition technical theatre, Ashlyn plays Soccer, Track and field, and is in the Robotics Club.

In her free time she likes to read, write, and draw. She would like to thank the backstage crew and her friends.

MARYAM ZAAFRAN '26 (Atropos) Maryam is excited to return to the St. Agnes stage for her 4th show! Previously at St. Agnes: The Drowsy Chaperone (Janet), A Murder Is Announced (Letitia Blacklock), Aida (Asst.

Choreographer/Dance Captain). Maryam is also the Student Body Vice President of St. Agnes and stays very involved and active around her community. Outside of school, Maryam is part of the Pre-Professional Company at Theatre Under the Stars. She would like to thank her cast, directors, family, friends, school fam, and God for the continuous love & support. Enjoy the show!!

WHO'S WHO

Thank You

Friends of the Arts Volunteers

Our parent volunteers have truly gone above and beyond, generously sharing their time and unique talents to enrich our program. Their dedication, creativity, and unwavering support have made a remarkable difference, ensuring the success of every production and fostering an inspiring community spirit. We are incredibly grateful for their tireless contributions and heartfelt commitment to our students and the arts.

FRIENDS OF THE ARTS (FOTA) COORDINATORS Kara Bemis Luisa Gomez Pranika Sinha Sarah Stai

SPECIAL THANKS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Dr. Karen Jakuback, Head of School Carleen Raymond ‘00, Principal Dale Grassmann, Director of Facilities Terry Suprean (Headshots & Program Cover/Poster Design)

ST. AGNES ACADEMY ARTS Aaron McAllister Director of Fine & Performing Arts Jeremy M. Wood Performing Arts Department Chair & Director of Music Kim Fuselier Mendoza Associate Director of Music Jewell Handy ‘88 Director of Theatre Jon Bonner Technical Director Roberto Aguilar Asst. Technical Director John Beasant III Director of Dance Kaylee Hoffner Dance Terry Suprean Fine Arts Department Chair Sandra de la Rosa Jimenez Fine Arts Claire Loft Fine Arts Sharon Gehbauer ‘89 Fine Arts Chris Ellis Administrative Assistant Arts & Athletics

Thank You

Gilbert & DeeDee Garcia

We extend our deepest gratitude to Friends of the Arts Angels, Gilbert and DeeDee Garcia, for their extraordinary generosity and vision. Your remarkable $100,000 gift for new audience seating in the Arthur W. Buckley Theatre will have a lasting impact on our community, ensuring a welcoming and comfortable experience for generations to come. Thank you for believing in the arts and investing in the future of our students and patrons!

Pictured (L to R): Dr. Karen Jakuback, DeeDee & Gil Garcia, and Aaron McAllister Photo credit: Nikki Bermudes

AUTOGRAPHS

AUTOGRAPHS

2025 - 2026 marquee

events

Christmas

by Candlelight

Book by Sarah Hammond Music by Adam Gwon

A Vocal Arts Holiday Concert featuring Handel’s Messiah

October 2 @ 7 p.m.

October 3 @ 4 p.m.

October 4 @ 7 p.m.

October 5 @ 2 p.m.

ARTHUR W. BUCKLEY THEATRE

December 12-13 @ 7 p.m.

MEYER HALL

Book & Lyrics by Willie Reale Music by Robert Reale

February 26-28 @ 7 p.m.

March 1 @ 5 p.m.

MEYER HALL

WHERE THESKY OPENS OPENS WHERE THESKY

A showcase of compelling student work from St. Agnes Fine & Performing Arts Departments April 14 @ 5 p.m.

For Fine & Performing Arts Info and Tickets: www.st-agnes.org/arts

Spring Dance Concert Presented by St. Agnes Academy Dance Department

May 2 @ 2 p.m.

MEYER HALL