Shrek the Musical - Rosary High School - November 2021

Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire Music by Jeanine Tesori Originally produced on Broadway

by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions Original Production Directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford I’m a Believer by Neil Diamond

SHREK THE MUSICAL is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performances are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com.

MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL

Rosary High School is located at 901 N. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora, Illinois, 60506.

(630) 896-0831, www.rosaryhs.com.

Musical Synopsis Act I Overture............................................................................ Orchestra Big Bright Beautiful World.......Shrek, Fiona, Mama & Papa Ogre, .....................King Harold, Queen Lillian, Happy People Ensemble Story Of My Life................................................. Fairytale Creatures The Goodbye Song............................................ Fairytale Creatures Don’t Let Me Go................................................................... Donkey Regiment....................................... Farquaad’s Guard and Knights What’s Up Duloc?................. Lord Farquaad & The Duloc Dancers I Know It’s Today...........................Young Fiona, Teen Fiona, Fiona Travel Song.............................................................Donkey & Shrek Forever....................................... Dragon, Donkey, Knights, Flames This Is How A Dream Comes True...........................................Fiona Who I’d Be..................................................... Shrek, Fiona, Donkey

Act II Entr’acte........................................................................... Orchestra Morning Person.............. Fiona, Bluebird, Pied Piper, Rat Tappers I Think I Got You Beat................................................ Shrek & Fiona Ballad of Farquaad.............................. Lord Farquaad and Knights Make A Move................................ Donkey & The Three Blind Mice When Words Fail..................................................................... Shrek

Musical Synopsis Build A Wall.............................................................................. Shrek Freak Flag.......................................................... Fairytale Creatures Big Bright Beautiful World - Reprise....................................... Shrek Finale................................................................................. Company I’m A Believer..................................................................... Company I’m a Believer (Neil Diamond) (c) 1966 Stonebridge Music, Foray Music. All rights administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (SESAC), on behalf of Stonebridge Music, and by Foray Music (SESAC). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Cast List ^DULOC Thursday/Saturday cast *SWAMP Friday/Sunday cast

SHREK............................................................. Benjamin Goddard^ ....................................................................................... Evan Dant* FIONA................................................................Lillian Schatteman^ ............................................................................. Marisa Manhart* DONKEY.....................................................................Cassidy Eddy^ ........................................................................................Molly Fritz* FARQUAAD..................................................................Tyler Suess^* PINOCCHIO...............................................................Evelyn Scheel^ ................................................................................Emma Kackert* GINGY/SUGAR PLUM FAIRY............................... Daniela Morones^ ................................................................................. Ellie Schubert* ELF............................................................... Catherine Gallagher^* UGLY DUCKLING........................................... Charlotte Anderson^*

WICKED WITCH............................................................. May Regan^ .......................................................................................Julia Gatto* WOLF........................................................................ Kylee Gurbal^* MAMA BEAR............................................................Emma Kackert^ ................................................................................. Evelyn Scheel* PAPA BEAR............................................................. Luke Coffman^* BABY BEAR........................................................... Delaney Hefke^* 3 PIGS................Peyton Collette, Johanna Gengler, Piper Perry^* PETER PAN...........................................................Haley Salisipan^* HUMPTY DUMPTY................................................... Ellie Schubert^ ............................................................................Daniela Morones* GOLDILOCKS.................................................................. Molly Fritz^ .................................................................................. Cassidy Eddy* ARIEL.....................................................................Marisa Manhart^ ......................................................................... Lillian Schatteman* TWEEDLEDUM......................................................... Molly Walder^* WHITE RABBIT......................................................... Bella Digate ^* SNOW QUEEN..................................................... Sophia Cousins^* PUSS N BOOTS................................................... Abby Woodcock^* QUEEN OF HEARTS........................................Josslin Bonebrake^* MAD HATTER...................................................... Fiona Guzniczak^* LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD...................................Emma Palmer ^* SNOW WHITE..................................................................Erin Barr^* CINDERELLA......................................................... Maya Thomas ^*

Cast List ^DULOC Thursday/Saturday cast *SWAMP Friday/Sunday cast

3 BLIND MICE....................................Kylee Gurbal^*, May Regan^ .......................................................Julia Gatto*, Haley Salisipan^* YOUNG FIONA................................................... Fiona Guzniczak ^* TEEN FIONA...................................................................Erin Barr ^* DRAGON......................................................................... Julia Gatto^ ......................................................................................May Regan* KNIGHTS...............................................Molly Fritz^, Cassidy Eddy* ................................. Luke Coffman^*, Joe Patzer^*, Evan Dant^, ...................................Benjamin Goddard*, Brandon Escobedo^* FLAMES.............................. Emma Palmer^*, Johanna Gengler ^* ........................Piper Perry ^*, Delaney Hefke^*, Kylee Gurbal ^* .....................Emma Kackert^*, Faith Fleming^*, Molly Walder^* BLUEBIRD..................................................... Charlotte Anderson^* BISHOP...................................................................Faith Fleming^* DWARF.................................................................. Luke Coffman ^* THELONIUS.............................................................. Molly Walder^* GUARD........................................................................ Joe Patzer ^* PIED PIPER............................................................ Luke Coffman^* DULOC DANCERS/ MORNING PERSON TAPPERS ......................................Catherine Gallagher^*, Petyon Collette^* .....................Piper Perry^*, Ellie Schubert^*, Fiona Guzniczak^* ..................... Erin Barr^*, Lillian Schatteman*, Marisa Manhart^ ................................... Johanna Gengler^*, Charlotte Anderson^* ............................................ Evelyn Scheel^*, Daniela Morones^*

BIG BRIGHT BEAUTIFUL WORLD ENSEMBLE YOUNG SHREK......................................... Delaney Hefke^* MAMA OGRE............................................Sophia Cousins^* PAPA OGRE.......................................................Joe Patzer^* QUEEN LILLIAN.........................................Peyton Collette^* KING HAROLD................................... Brandon Escobedo^* HAPPY PEOPLE ENSEMBLE...................................Emma Kackert^ ........................ Evelyn Scheel*, Evan Dant^, Benjamin Goddard* .....................................Haley Salisipan^*, Catherine Gallagher^* ........................................ Charlotte Anderson^*, Emma Palmer^* .......................................... Marisa Manhart^, Lillian Schatteman* ................................Molly Fritz^, Cassidy Eddy*, Maya Thomas^* .............Josslin Bonebrake^*, Bella Digate^*, Abby Woodcock^*

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Orchestra VIOLIN Brooke Stumm (‘22)

BARITONE SAXOPHONE Charlie Hoying

FLUTE Mike Lockler

TRUMPET Aaron Sidman Ryan Sperlakis

CLARINET Laura Furgason (‘06) BASS CLARINET Laura Furgason (‘06) ALTO SAXOPHONE Charlie Hoying Laura Furgason (‘06) TENOR SAXOPHONE Jackson Wittenberg

TROMBONE Joe Pyle GUITAR Josh Cervenka DRUMS Robert Gramley PIANO Vicay Lauderdale

Production Team Director .............................................................. Laura Biancalana Vocal Director, Orchestra Director, Producer...... Megan Drahos Lighting Design.....................................................Andrew Stratton Sound Design........................................................ Patrick Raddatz Stage Managers..............Madeline Drafall, Ali Heckle, Tia Ybarra Assistant Stage Manager...................................... Anna Westhoff Choreography.................... Laura Biancalana, Audrey Biancalana .............................. Catherine Gallagher, Samantha Eliceche (‘18) Dance Captain.................................... Catherine Gallagher (head) ............................................................Daniela Morones (assistant)

Production Team Dialect Coaches.................... Brian Birch, Anastasia Mucha (‘21) Light Board Operators..............................Reegan Barr, Ania Pytel Spotlights........................................ Delaney Reavley, Norah Jump Sound Assistant.............................................................Evan Ruud Set Build/Paint/Strike Chair.......................................Jeff Gurbal Set Construction............................................................Jeff Gurbal ............... Becky (Arbizzani ‘92) Barr, Kevin Ellis (Executive Team) ................................. John Barr, Molly Gurbal (‘08), Shaun Walder .............................. Flynn Walder, Matt Gilmore, Matt Schatteman ......................Eric Hoying, Jason White, Bill Manhart, Dan Heckle .....................................Scott Voelkner, Roger Gertz, Mike Kackert ................................Michael Kackert, Nick Kackert, Terry Collette Swamp House Builders......................................Kevin Ellis (head) ......................................................Terry Collette, Matt Schatteman Swamp House Roofing Crew...................Reegan Barr, Ania Pytel .......................................................... Kathryn Rachford, Tia Ybarra Set Design.............................. Laura Biancalana, Becky Barr (‘92) ..................................................................... Kevin Ellis, Jeff Gurbal Set Painting........... Becky Barr (‘92), Angela Kvitek (‘17) (heads) .......................................Jeff Gurbal, Molly Gurbal, Hannah Felber ......................Daniela Sanchez, Stage Managers and Stage Crew Stage Crew................................................Rida Baig, Reegan Barr ............................. Madeline Drafall*, Gwen Collins, Nick Denault ............................ Ceci Drudi, Steven Duda, Joe Fuss, Sam Garcia ...........................................Ellie Gengler, Ali Heckle*, Norah Jump .......................................... Elle Juriga, Emiliano Justice, Ania Pytel .................. Kathryn Rachford, Delaney Reavley, Paloma Renteria ................................... Evan Roin, Evan Ruud, Gretchen Schlueter

Stage Crew (continued)............ Dayanara Vazquez, Sofia Werner ................................. Anna Westhoff**, Kailey White, Tia Ybarra* *Stage Managers

**Assistant Stage Manager

Costumes.......................Gretchen (Feuerborn ‘93) Scheel (head) .............................................. Michelle Kackert, Debbie Hammond .....................................................Sheridan (Middleton ‘98) Gurbal .............................. Kelly (Stare ‘90) Guzniczak, Krista Bonebrake ........................................Peggy Gurbal, Julie Saucedo, Alex Juriga Front of House Manager............................ Sheridan Gurbal (‘98) Concessions, 50/50 Raffle, Fan Packages................. Gina Fritz The Swamp Tavern (21+)...........................Bill & Chantal Manhart ................................................................ Matt & Alicia Schatteman Family Picnic..................................... Brenda Beltz, Ann Schubert T-Shirts................................................................James Bonebrake Playbill and Poster Design, Publicity.................Vicki Danklefsen Playbill Ad Assistant.............................................Becky Barr (‘92) Box Office..............................................................Vicki Danklefsen Playbill Printing..........................................Team Concept Printing Tech Week Meal Coordinator...............................Emily Anderson Cast/Crew Group Photos........................................... Carrie White Casting......................................Laura Biancalana, Megan Drahos

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Directors’ Notes From Mrs. Laura Biancalana: Welcome to Shrek the Musical! We are happy you are joining us on our journey to find the happy ending that all fairy tales promise. Our evening’s fairy tale couldn’t have been achieved without a great deal of help! So, we say thank you to all of the people who have helped us.

Thank you to Ms. McMahon for her support of the arts and our show, to Vicki Danklefsen for all things publicity, and to the faculty and staff of Rosary High School for their encouragement of students and directors alike. Thank you to the parents of all cast, crew, and pit members; we know that your support makes it possible for your son/daughter to participate in the show! We are grateful to the many parents who worked on the show. I especially want to thank Becky Barr, Kevin Ellis, Jeff Gurbal, and Gretchen Scheel for collaborating, organizing, and designing so much of what you will see tonight. Words can’t fully express the gratitude we feel for their incredible work and their generous support of the Rosary and Marmion fine arts students. Each represents what is truly special about this community. We couldn’t have done it without them and their teams.

It continues to be my privilege to work with Megan Drahos. Her talent, organization, and collaborative spirit make each production a stand out. I am grateful for every laugh shared and every problem solved and for the blessing of calling her my friend.

The fairy tale you will see tonight is one that embraces our individuality, encourages self-acceptance, and celebrates friendship. And while our hero and happy ending may look different than the traditional stories, the message is clear. We all deserve respect and love. As these young men and women navigate the challenges of growing up in a digital world, one with filters, likes, and pressure to meet an arbitrary standard, Shrek and Fiona’s

story reminds us all that we can be heroes in our own lives and live in this big, bright beautiful world with confidence and joy. Oh, and it always helps to have a friend by your side!

Directors’ Notes From Ms. Megan Drahos: I have had the privilege of working with outstanding students and musicians in my ninth show at Rosary. I am constantly amazed by the talent, hard work, and dedication of the students and parents every musical season. Thank you to Amy McMahon for allowing us to perform this show and share its important messages of inner beauty, true friendship, and having pride in who you are. We are very grateful to be able to partner once again with our brother school Marmion Academy and to share this great story with a live audience as we continue to navigate these Covid times.

Shrek The Musical brings a lighthearted spirit, important and heartwarming themes, and truly beautiful music. This show is a fun, silly, and delightful fairy tale about love and acceptance.

Audiences young and old will leave with rousing refrains stuck in their head like “Freak Flag,” “Story of My Life,” and, of course, the classic Monkees’ tune “I’m a Believer.” Beyond that, however, they’ll leave with a powerful confidence and a message of selfacceptance that only a singing and dancing dragon can deliver.

Special thanks to the cast and musicians for all of their wonderful efforts on this exciting score filled with just about every style of music from ballads to R&B. I love that these students bring great energy everyday and are always up for a challenge. I could not be more proud of their hard work, commitment and passion in just over two months of rehearsals.

It’s always my great joy and honor to work with Laura Biancalana!

Shrek was a huge undertaking, but I was up for the challenge with my talented colleague by my side. Laura always makes these

journeys more enjoyable and rewarding. Laura is a very gifted director who’s artistic vision and commitment is inspiring to all.

I love the way she guided the students to bring out the humor of this show. Her creative blocking and choreography added the big, bright, and beautiful dimension Shrek comes to realize by the end of the show. I’m grateful to work with such a dedicated colleague and thoughtful friend.

It takes a village to put on each show and I’m indebted to everyone who has lifted a hammer, made magic with paint and foam, sewed a costume, designed a prop, driven a student to rehearsal, or any of the other countless ways that the Rosary community has contributed to making Shrek a possibility for these students. The executive set-build dream team of Jeff Gurbal, Becky Barr (‘92), and Kevin Ellis have worked tirelessly to create spectacular sets!

We can’t thank them and the rest of the fantastic set-build team enough for their hard work and creativity to bring this story to life!

I’m also very grateful to Angela Kvitek (‘17), one of our talented music and art alums, for her beautiful painting.

Special thanks also to Gretchen Scheel (‘93). Gretchen has masterfully and gracefully headed costumes and been our right hand woman for over four years! Gretchen has worked magic finding over one hundred amazing costumes for this show. She is a blessing to Rosary High School and one of the kindest people you will ever meet. We are so grateful to you and your wonderful costume team that added such a fun dimension to the show.

Many thanks also to the Rosary High School faculty, staff, and administration for their strong support of the fine arts. I want to especially thank Vicki Danklefsen for her incredible efforts!

Vicki’s outstanding marketing and artistic talents are showcased in the amazing poster design and in the beautiful playbill. We can’t thank Vicki enough for her faithful commitment to spreading the great news of Rosary far and wide. I’m blessed to work with such a gifted colleague and kind friend with a heart of gold.

The story of Shrek reminds us of the importance of companionship: everybody needs friends and family to offer

comfort and support. Most of all, I would like to thank my parents, my sister, and my fiancé who love and support me through each and every production with its long hours. They are always there for me and I’m forever grateful.

This is our story, in many ways we are just like the characters in Shrek. We hope you’ll always remember that “what makes us special makes us strong”!

Special Thank Yous Ms. Amy McMahon

Chelsea Ward

Mr. Mike Johnson

Tech Week Dinner Moms Emily Anderson

Ms. Kayley Johnson Vicki Danklefsen Gretchen (Feuerborn ‘93) Scheel Becky (Arbizzani ‘92) Barr

Reuland Food Service Aurora Painters Union Brian Birch

Rosary Fine Arts Boosters

Fox Valley Park District Performing Arts

Rosary Cast and Crew Parents

Nick Sargis

Rosary Faculty and Staff

Sunshine Dance & Bright Lights Theatre

Dave Alfaro Cindy Ybarra Vicay Lauderdale Rosary National Honor Society Sarah (Kolb ‘89) Hoying Rosary Art Club Carolyn Krainak Midwest Event Solutions Patrick Raddatz Tech Week Dinner Moms Emily Anderson

Jacob Kelleher Plainfield East High School Ali Kordelewski Bartlett High School South Elgin High School Mother McCauley High School Superior Beverage Curt Deufel

Cast Photos

SHREK, FIONA & DONKEY: Cassidy Eddy, Lillian Schatteman, Benjamin Goddard, Evan Dant, Marisa Manhart, Molly Fritz

LORD FARQUAAD WITH GUARDS AND KNIGHTS: Joe Patzer, Brandon Escobedo, Luke Coffman, Molly Walder, Tyler Suess, Molly Fritz, Evan Dant, Cassidy Eddy, Benjamin Goddard.

Cast Photos

GINGY/SUGAR PLUM, PINOCCHIO, DRAGON: May Regan, Julia Gatto, Emma Kackert, Evelyn Scheel, Daniela Morones, Ellie Schubert

FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE ENSEMBLE: Haley Salisipan, Maya Thomas, Delaney Hefke, Peyton Collette, Piper Perry, Emma Palmer, Johanna Gengler, Josslin Bonebrake

UPPERCLASSMEN ENSEMBLE: Bella Digate, Cassidy Eddy, Faith Fleming, Luke Coffman, Joe Patzer, Marisa Manhart, Molly Fritz, Lillian Schatteman, Sophia Cousins, Molly Walder, Abby Woodcock, Brandon Escobedo

MORE UPPERCLASSMEN ENSEMBLE and YOUNG FIONAS: Kylee Gurbal, Catherine Gallagher, Evelyn Scheel, Charlotte Anderson, Emma Kackert, Daniela Morones, Ellie Schubert, May Regan, Julia Gatto, Fiona Guzniczak, Erin Barr

DULOC DANCERS/MORNING PERSON TAPPERS: Marisa Manhart, Sophia Cousins, Lillian Schatteman, Evelyn Scheel, Charlotte Anderson, Ellie Schubert, Catherine Gallagher, Daniela Morones, Fiona Guzniczak, Peyton Collette, Piper Perry, Erin Barr, Johanna Gengler

ORCHESTRA Front: Laura Furgason (‘06), Brooke Stumm (‘22), Robert Gramley, Aaron Sidman, Vicay Lauderdale Back: Josh Cervenka, Mike Lockler, Charlie Hoying, Ryan Sperlakis, Joe Pyle, Jackson Wittenberg

STAGE CREW Front: Sofia Werner, Madeline Drafall, Ali Heckle, Tia Ybarra, Rida Baig, Anna Westhoff, Sam Garcia, Ellie Gengler, Reegan Barr, Dayanara Vazquez, Kailey White, Norah Jump Back: Delaney Reavley, Evan Ruud, Joe Fuss, Nick Denault, Ania Pytel, Steven Duda, Kathryn Rachford, Elle Juriga, Ceci Drudi, Paloma Renteria

STAGE MANAGERS Madeline Drafall, Tia Ybarra, Ali Heckle

Cast Profiles Charlotte Anderson (‘22) had so much fun with this year’s musical and is so grateful for all the memories made. She wants to thank her family for their constant support and all of the cast and crew members who made this experience so unforgettable. She has enjoyed these past three years of musicals and hopes to continue dabbling in theatre as she pursues a future in medicine.

Erin Barr (‘25) would like to thank her parents for the constant encouragement and support. She would also like to thank her Aunt for helping prepare for auditions since it was her first show at Rosary!

Josslin Bonebrake (‘25) would like to thank her parents for always being there for her and supporting her no matter what. She is so excited to perform in her first play!

Luke Coffman (‘24) is a sophomore at Marmion who likes to sing in choir and play volleyball. He is a representative on Student Council and president of the spikeball club.

He would like to thank his family and choir director Mr. Birch.

Peyton Collette (‘24) is a sophomore and is excited to perform in her second production at Rosary.

She would like to thank the cast and crew for making this such an amazing experience.

Gwen Collins (‘22) has been involved in costumes for sophomore

and senior year and was a cast member in the musical freshmen year. Gwen has really enjoyed getting involved in the musical and creating some of the costumes for the show. She would like too thank Mrs. Scheel for all the hard work and helping her through the shows.

Sophia Cousins (‘23) is thrilled for her second Rosary show! Seen on the Rosary stage with choirs and as a certain spotted dog, she’s excited to bring her love for music to the stage once again! She sends a hug and huge thanks to her family!

Evan Dant (‘22) would first like to thank his parents for their encouragement and support throughout this production. Next, he would like to thank Ms. Drahos and Mrs. Biancalana for all of the hard work that they have put into this show. Evan would also like to thank all of his fellow cast members for their team work and dedication to making this production the best it could be. Finally, he would like to thank everyone for being here and supporting the show.

Isabella Digate (‘23) would like to thank her family and friends for their support and help throughout this play.

Madeline Drafall (‘22): This is Madeline’s 4th and final Rosary show. She has been a part of crew through The Wizard of Oz, The Little Mermaid, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, and Shrek: The

Musical. Madeline thanks her parents, Melissa and Todd, her brother, Logan, and the fantastic crew of Shrek for making her last show the best!

Cassidy Eddy (’23) would like to thank her parents and their awesome sibling for their support! Cassidy is so glad to be a part of this year’s musical, as Donkey (along with Goldilocks, knights and happy people) for this is her third Rosary musical. She has made so many fun and unforgettable memories along with new friends this year. Cassidy’s favorite food is parfaits!

Brandon Escobedo (’22) would like to thank his family and all the people around him that support him. He is a part of Marmion’s choir, football, and wrestling. He is going to college to major in Occupational therapy, and also hopes to continue choir and theater in college.

Faith Fleming (’23) has been in theater for many years and this is her third Rosary musical. She has been in Annie, Shrek, The Little Mermaid, and You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. Let your freak flag fly! :) Molly Fritz (’22) would like to thank her friends and family for all of their support throughout her four years at Rosary and within the Fine Arts department. She has greatly enjoyed mentoring with the Treble Choir and being in Ensemble this year. She would like to thank Ms. Drahos and Mrs. Biancalana for inspiring her to continue working on her passion for theatre in college! It’s been an amazing four years!

Catherine Gallagher (‘22) is excited to perform in her fourth and final Rosary musical! Catherine has loved serving as student choreographer and dance captain, as well as performing with the cast. She would like to thank Ms. Drahos and Mrs. Biancalana for all the opportunities to serve in leadership roles, and her parents for their constant support. Catherine will continue her academic and performance career while studying psychology and dance in college.

Julia Gatto (‘23) wants to thank the supportive cast and directors for making this musical so much fun!

Enjoy the show!

Johanna Gengler (‘25): From starting theatre in Annie in 4th grade to starring as Jane Banks in Mary Poppins...this is Johanna’s 13th production. She has studied at the Your Performing Arts Center in Yorkville and Paramount School of the Arts Youth Conservatory.

Benjamin Goddard (‘23) is excited to performing his second musical in high school. He would like to thank his parents and friends for their support. He would also like to thank his co-stars and directors.

Kylee Gurbal (‘23) would like to thank Ms. Drahos for helping us sound awesome and Mrs. Biancalana for helping us be seen and making us laugh. She also thanks the crew, pit, and the rest of the cast.

Fiona Guzniczak (’25) is thrilled to participate in Shrek the Musical!

Cast Profiles She was cast in two previous Rosary productions prior to attending RHS. Fiona enjoys dancing and singing, and is grateful for her peoples’ support.

Alexandra Heckle (‘22): Ali is happy to celebrate this final theater experience as a Royal. The amazing and talented members of the cast and crew have once again made this process rewarding and she will carry forward lasting friendships. Ali would like to thank the Rosary drama staff and dedicated parent volunteers for their guidance and empowerment that made this a successful production.

Finally, she is grateful for her family and their positive support of all her endeavors.

Delaney Hefke (‘24) loves attending Rosary High School and wants to thank her family for sending her here, as well as thank everyone who made the musical possible.

Emma Kackert (‘22) would like to thank all of her cast mates, friends, family, and directors for their immense support throughout the whole journey of Shrek the Musical.

Marisa Manhart (‘22) would like to thank her family for their unwavering support throughout these four years of Rosary musicals; Ms. Drahos and Mrs. Biancalana for their constant support and dedication to the musicals each year; and the cast, pit, and crew for their hard work and a lifetime’s worth of memories. She intends on

pursuing a career in musical theatre after high school and hopes you enjoy the “Big Bright Beautiful World” of Shrek the Musical.

Daniela Morones (‘22) is so excited to be in her first Rosary musical. She has grown up with theater being a huge part of her life and she is thrilled to be back on stage doing what she loves! She would like to thank all her friends and family for their constant support as well as the cast of Shrek, Mrs. Biancalana and Ms. Drahos for making her feel so welcomed into the theater program.

Emma Palmer (‘25) would like to thank her friends and family for their constant support during the play and school year.

Joseph Patzer (‘23) would like to thank his parents for their support and that he is very happy that he could share his first experience in a Rosary play with so many other great people.

Piper Perry (‘25) would like to thank her parents for their constant support in her acting career, even encouraging her to do Shrek a second time! S/O to CYT for helping her love for theatre grow!

May Regan (‘23) (Dragon/Wicked Witch) is ecstatic to be playing not one but TWO awesome roles. May would like to thank her mom, because everything about her came from genetics <3

Haley Salisipan (‘25) would like to thank her family for supporting her and making sure she can get to my rehearsals even though they live so far. It’s really been such a fun experience for her, being a part of this play and getting to know more theatre kids like me and making friends.

Lillian Schatteman (‘22) is so excited to play Fiona in her fourth and final Rosary musical! This is Lillian’s tenth musical, and she could not have done it without the support of her directors, castmates, friends, and family. She will greatly miss being in the Rosary and Marmion musicals after graduating. Lillian plans on majoring in Neuroscience in college while also continuing to be involved in singing and musical theatre. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Evelyn Scheel (‘22) is so excited to be in her fifth and final Rosary show and eleventh show total. At Rosary, she played ensemble (8th grade), Toto, a mersister, and Linus. She is so thankful for all the relationships she has formed through the Rosary Music Department, to Ms. Drahos and Mrs. Biancalana for all they have done, and to her whole family for all the support they have shown (especially her mom who headed costumes for four years).

Ellie Schubert (‘23) would like to thank her family and friends for their support. This is her third year participating in musicals at Rosary, and she has enjoyed every single minute of it. :)

Tyler Suess (‘22) would like to thank all the people who supported him in theater, especially his parents, Mr. Birch, and Mr. Sargis. Tyler would also like to thank his classmates, who were more than encouraging (in their own special way). This is his first time acting in a musical. In his free time, Tyler enjoys competitive robotics. He plans on possibly attending West Point next year.

Maya Thomas (‘25) would like to thank her mother for making her try out and her brother and father for supporting her.

Molly Walder (‘23) would like to thank all of the parents involved with this play, whether they helped build the sets and run the show or was able to drive everyone to practice, you are the real heroes.

Abigail Woodcock (‘23) would like to thank her friends and family for encouraging her to do the play and to try something new.

Tia Ybarra (‘22) would like to thank her parents for supporting her through 3 amazing play seasons. She is so grateful for her friends who always make even the busiest of days fun.

Last but not least, she is thankful for the directors, parents, and volunteers who make this all happen! She is so glad to have had this experience and been a part of this community at Rosary.

Cassidy, Words can’t express how proud we are of all you have done!

We love you and hope you have a blast as Donkey!!

We are so proud of you, Emma! We have loved watching the Story of your Life!

Love, Mom, Dad and Boo

Love, Mom, Dad, Mikey, Nick & Sully

Big Shout Out to the Crew Members!

Have a great show!

Love, Your MA Family

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