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Hello, Dolly!

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Director’s Note When I was 14 years old, I auditioned for a summer production of Hello, Dolly! The entire process was very exciting for me as I had spent my middle school years attending Pueblo, Colorado’s Summer Musicals as an audience member just waiting for the day that I could audition and be a part of the cast. By then, I already knew that I wanted to pursue theatre in some form. After being cast in the show, the directors asked if I’d be willing to play a very particular role in the ensemble. The role was one-half of the dancing horse that they planned to add to the musical numbers. That’s right folks, my major musical debut was that of a horse’s rear end in Hello, Dolly! It marked the beginning of my onstage career, and, quite honestly, I couldn’t have been happier because I loved performing. It was definitely a time in my life where I aspired to seize any opportunity that came my way because I was just so thrilled to be a part of something so special.

I didn’t choose Hello, Dolly! as our winter musical because I did the show in high school. I chose it because of its undeniably encouraging theme of ‘seizing the day.’ Our story is riddled with characters who are trying to figure out what’s next for them. They have one of two choices to make. They can remain where they are or choose to step out in faith and face the adventure of life head on. Our main character, Dolly Levi, not only is the catalyst for many of the characters seizing the day, but she is bold enough to take her own advice. She firmly decides that she will not stand by and watch the “parade pass her by.” Her vibrant and witty urgency is very convincing, and we hope that she—and the other characters—inspire you to seize your own day, not let the parade pass you by, and actively seek life.

Two well-known verses come to my mind when thinking about what it means to actively seek life. The first is Psalm 118:24: “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” It is so reassuring to know that we can seize our day because the Lord Himself made it for us to seize. We can be glad in the process of living it out— good or bad—because He handcrafts our days for our good and growth. Sometimes it’s hard to see that. Sometimes it’s hard to rejoice amidst the little intricacies that make up our day. Nevertheless, God wants us to have this approach because He has created a very specific parade route for each of us to walk with Him. In Romans 8:28, it says, “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” While God understands the scope of His big purpose as it pertains to the entire world, He is a relationship-driven God who cares about our trajectory as individuals. He cares about the choices we make and what we choose to do with our time. He cares about our talents and gifts. He cares about how we view Him and where we’ll end up. Not knowing our personal purpose can be very daunting. This is why we must remind ourselves that we have a God who knows what it is already, a God who has cared from the start, and a God who has rescued us through His Son, Jesus Christ, so that we can confidently accomplish that purpose without fear or anxiety.

Placing our faith in the Creator of Days and Establisher of Purposes will undoubtedly spur us to seize each day unto Him and to rejoice that we get to be on the parade route fulfilling our purpose with a King who loves us, cherishes us, and wants us there with Him. Enjoy the show!

Stephanie Simmons High School Theater Director

break a leg, john! love, Mom, Sarah-Virginia, Honey, and BoBo

Rebekah Niemann

May you never lose the wonder in your soul May you always have a blanket for the cold May the living light inside you be the compass as you go May you always know you have my hand to hold JJ Heller

We are so proud of you and love watching your talents shine.

May the Lord continue to be your comfort and your guide .

We love you! mom & dad

Charley, Great job! We are proud of what you are accomplishing this year.

Love, Mom and Dad

Well, Hello Lindsay!

You've always been our star!

Love, Mom, Dad and Kaitlyn

KEEP DRIVING, RJ,

the best is yet to come!.

We are so proud of you!!!.

NORAH, IT HAS BEEN AMAZING TO SEE YOU GROW AND DEDICATE YOURSELF IN DIFFERENT ROLES OVER THE YEARS. WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE WHAT YOU DO WITH THIS ONE. NOW GO YE AND SHINE FOR HIS GLORY. LOVE, MOM, DAD, NEIL & NY

Shout Outs Katelin, Harris and I are so proud of you and all of your hard work and dedication.

We love you! Is it though? Mom Break a leg, Kailey! We are so proud of you, and we love watching you shine on stage!

Love, Mom, Dad, & Luca Keep following your dreams Fiona! We are so proud to have you in our lives! You bring depth and heart to every character you play.

Love, ZsaZsa and PopPop Mason, we are so proud of you getting out of your comfort zone and committing to the show!

Congratulations and break a leg. Love Mom and Dad And God said “Let there be Light”, and there was Light. Go Elizabeth!!! We’re so proud of the way that you light up the stage ... literally!!! Love you, Mom and Dad!!!

Jack, you do so much that’s worth cheering about. We are so proud of you!

Love, Momma, Dad & Ella Fiona we are so proud of you! We are constantly amazed by your talent, and you will always be the star of our show.

With love, Nana and Da Hello, Rhiannon! Put on your Sunday clothes, and Shine! We’re so proud of you!

With love, Dad, Mom & Evie xo We are so proud of you Ellie! Keep up the hard work! We love to hear, watch, and enjoy your broadening artistic talents. Love - Team Simmons.

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You’re looking swell dear Katelin!

Now Manage the show!

We love you! K. Cake & Papa Jessica, we are so proud of you and excited to watch your acting debut. Break a leg!

Love you - Dad, Mom, & Josh

Special Thanks Chris Cleveland, Head of School Joseph Koch, High School Principal Meg Foster, Director of Fine Arts Spencer Cornett and the wonderful facilities department Kara Reding, WAA President Wesleyan Arts Alliance Our wonderful Parent Volunteers Jessica Simmons, Arts Parent Partner

Cast

In alphabetical order

Aubrey Alecxih (12)

Lindsay Bobo (10)

Gavin Burns (10)

Philip Burns (12)

Fiona Callahan (9)

Jess Epps (9)

Hannah Ferdon (11)

Ella Gilley (12)

Daniel Guo (12)

Logan Guyer (9)

Dorothy Park (11)

Allison Reding (10)

Freddie Reinhard (12)

Ireland Riley (12)

Emily Samples (12)

Katelin Browder (9) Asst. Stage Manager

Jack Thomas (12) Asst. Stage Manager

Brad Meyer Music Director

Minoo Mayfield Assistant Director

Elizabeth Barrett (9) Hannah Emmelhainz (9) Chloe Hammers (11) Technical Assistant Costume Assistant Costume Assistant

Brooks Hanrahan Assistant Director

Chad Simmons Technical Director

Serena Wright Assistant Technical Director

Cast

In alphabetical order

Rhiannon Clary (9)

Miles Cleveland (12)

John Copeland (9)

Caroline Croley (12)

RJ Devlin (12)

Lacie Jones (9)

Anna Kennedy (12)

Ginny Kate McDaniel (11)

Kathryn Seligman (11)

Ellie Simmons (10)

Mason Strang (12)

Kailey Zavitz (11)

Charley Jackson (10) Stage Manager

Elizabeth Hodges (11) Costume Assistant

Suzy Loetscher (9) Costume Assistant

Larry Men (9) Costume Assistant

Rachael Samples (10) Costume Assistant

Stephanie Simmons Director

Judy Beaman Costume Designer

Joan Rogers Costume Designer

Norah Mukana (10) Rebekah Niemann (10)

Cast List DOLLY LEVI...................................................................NORAH MUKANA (10) HORACE VANDERGELDER.................................................... RJ DEVLIN (12) CORNELIUS HACKL........................................................... GAVIN BURNS (10) IRENE MOLLOY................................................................IRELAND RILEY(12) BARNABY TUCKER.................................................. MILES CLEVELAND (12) MINNIE FAY.....................................................GINNY KATE MCDANIEL (11) AMBROSE KEMPER.......................................................... PHILIP BURNS (12) ERMENGARDE.............................................................HANNAH FERDON (11) ERNESTINA............................................................... CAROLINE CROLEY (12) MRS.ROSE/ENSEMBLE.................................................. KAILEY ZAVITZ (11)* RUDOLPH/ENSEMBLE..................................................JOHN COPELAND (9) STANLEY/ENSEMBLE........................................................LOGAN GUYER (9) JUDGE/ENSEMBLE.............................................................. DANIEL GUO (12) POLICEMAN/ENSEMBLE.............................................. MASON STRANG (12) CLERK/ENSEMBLE/DOLLY UNDERSTUDY..............ELLIE SIMMONS (10) ENSEMBLE...................................................................AUBREY ALECXIH (12) ENSEMBLE........................................................................LINDSAY BOBO (10) ENSEMBLE.................................................................... FIONA CALLAHAN (9) ENSEMBLE....................................................................RHIANNON CLARY (9) ENSEMBLE...................................................................................JESS EPPS (9) ENSEMBLE............................................................................ELLA GILLEY (12) ENSEMBLE............................................................................. LACIE JONES (9) ENSEMBLE..................................................................... ANNA KENNEDY (12) ENSEMBLE.............................................................. REBEKAH NIEMANN (10) ENSEMBLE.....................................................................DOROTHY PARK (11)* ENSEMBLE....................................................................ALLISON REDING (10) ENSEMBLE..............................................................FREDDIE REINHARD (12) ENSEMBLE..................................................................... EMILY SAMPLES (12) ENSEMBLE............................................................ KATHRYN SELIGMAN (11) *denotes dance captains

Orchestra Jane Frackenpohl............ Keyboard Jeff Mills..................... Percussion 1 Zachary Gan ‘23......... Percussion 2 Kenneth Lambert.................. Violin Gabriel Monticello...................Bass Ron Turner....................Trumpet 1

Jonathan Klausman.....Trumpet 2 Devin Witt......................Trombone Neil Newcomb..................... Reed 1 Jack Walker......................... Reed 2 Luke Weathington.............. Reed 3

Production Crew DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER.........................................Stephanie Simmons MUSIC DIRECTOR............................................................................ Brad Meyer ASSISTANT DIRECTORS............................Brooks Hanrahan, Minoo Mayfield TECHNICAL DIRECTOR.............................................................Chad Simmons ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR........................................Serena Wright TECHNICAL ASSISTANT...................................................Elizabeth Barrett (9) STAGE MANAGER............................................................. Charley Jackson (10) ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS........Katelin Browder (9), Jack Thomas (12) COSTUME DESIGNERS..........................................Judy Beaman, Joan Rogers COSTUME ASSISTANTS........Hannah Emmelhainz (9), Chloe Hammers (11), Elizabeth Hodges (11), Suzy Loetscher (9), Larry Men (9), Rachael Samples (10) HAIR & MAKEUP COORDINATORS..............Heather Niemann, Kara Reding PROPERTIES......................................................Chad Simmons, Serena Wright SET DESIGN..............................................Chad Simmons, Stephanie Simmons SET CONSTRUCTION........................................Chad Simmons, Serena Wright DIGITAL SET DESIGN....................................................................Pam Nitzken AUDIO DESIGN.................................................................................. Steve Ward LIGHTING DESIGN...................................................................... Serena Wright POSTER DESIGN......................................................................... Minoo Mayfield ONLINE TICKETING.................................Andrew Blackburn, Minoo Mayfield T-SHIRT DESIGN........................................................................ Minoo Mayfield PROGRAM LAYOUT AND DESIGN.......................................... Minoo Mayfield AD SALES AND SHOUT OUTS......................................................... Meg Foster PROGRAM PRINTING.................................................................... Trinity Press PHOTOGRAPHY.................................................Brian Morgan, Rebekah Smith

Acts & Scenes ACT I The following events take place during the bustling 1890s.

Scene 1 Yonkers Train Station

Opening Act One......................................................................................Ensemble I Put My Hand In.......................................................................Dolly & Ensemble Scene 2 Vandergelder’s Feed Store in Yonkers, New York It Takes a Woman.................................................................... Horace & Gentleman It Takes a Woman (Reprise)...............................................................................Horace Vandergelder’s Feed Store to Yonker’s Train Station Put On Your Sunday Clothes............................Dolly, Cornelius, Barnaby, Ambrose, Ermengarde & Ensemble Put On Your Sunday Clothes (Encore)......................................................... Ensemble Scene 3 The streets of New York to Mrs. Molloy’s Hat Shop Mrs. Molloy’s Hat Shop Ribbons Down My Back.................................................................................... Irene Ribbons Down My Back (Reprise)..................................................................... Irene Motherhood March.................................................. Dolly, Irene, Minnie, Cornelius Barnaby and Horace Dancing.................................. Dolly, Cornelius, Irene, Barnaby, Minnie & Ensemble The Streets of New York Before the Parade Passes By........................................................Dolly & Ensemble

10 Minute Intermission

Acts & Scenes ACT II Scene 1 The Streets of New York Elegance.......................................................... Cornelius, Irene, Barnaby & Minnie Scene 2 The Harmona Gardens Restaurant Waiters’ Galop............................... Waiters & Waitresses of the Harmonia Gardens Hello, Dolly.......................................................................Dolly, Waiters & Waitresses Hello, Dolly (Encore)........................................................Dolly, Waiters & Waitresses Waiters’ Galop (Reprise)............................................................ Waiters & Waitresses Polka................................................................................................. Polka Contestants Scene 3 A Courtroom It Only Takes a Moment................. Cornelius, Irene, Minnie, Barnaby & Ensemble So Long, Dearie................................................................................ Dolly & Horace Scene 4 Vandergelder’s Feed Store The Streets of Yonkers Finale Ultimo..................................................................................... Full Ensemble

Production Notes Choosing to do a musical that takes place in the 1890s brings about its own special history lesson. The cast, crew, and directing staff have grown to have a special appreciation for the oddities of the Victorian Era. It has been a delight to compare the differences between then and now. We hope you enjoy our list of bizarre Victorian facts and comparisons, as follows: The Victorian Era spans the lifetime of Queen Victoria which was from 1837-1901. Since televisions and movie theatres were not invented yet, people fed their need for entertainment by attending the theater or music hall. Nothing was recorded. It was all live.

Congratulations! You’re practicing this right now!

For the middle and upper classes, the way people would meet their significant other was by pre-arranged marriages, by attending dances, or by hiring a matchmaker—like Dolly Levi. This is a stark contrast to swiping right nowadays…or is it? #Match.com Victorians were fans of body modifications such as using a corset or buying hair extensions to achieve the Gibson Girl look. Gentlemen sported pomade slicked back hair and grand mustaches. Also, tattoos were on trend for criminal and royal alike. While there was no plastic surgery, they did alter their physical appearance for aesthetic purposes and enjoyed some ink art like we do today.

Many families took family photos together particularly if a loved one passed away. In this case, they would all dress in their mourning black, gather around the deceased, and pose for a family picture.

This was a way to capture their loved ones in memory even if they were already dead. Can you imagine what they would do with the technology of the selfie?

Victorians were fascinated with world-wide exhibits and exposure.

Many people made the effort to go off on explorations or to bring rare artifacts—like mummies—to the public for display. That sounds so much more exciting than just Googling something!

Check out some more intriguing Victorian facts at this source: www.allthatsinteresting.com/victorian-facts.

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Much love, Dad, Mom, Charlotte, Harley, Mimi, Bebe, and Granddaddy

We can’t wait to see your performance in your first “musi-cale”!!

Love you so much and so excited for you and the cast of “Hello, Dolly!”

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