Music and Lyrics by BENNY ANDERSSON
And some songs with STIG ANDERSON
Book by CATHERINE JOHNSON
Originally Conceived by JUDY CRAYMER
MAMMA MIA! was originally produced in London by Judy Craymer, Richard East and Björn Ulvaeus for Littlestar in association with Universal.
Additional Material & Arrangements
MARTIN KOCH
Mamma Mia! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com
Overture/I Have a Dream Sophie
Honey, Honey Sophie, Ali, Lisa, Ensemble
Money Donna and Featured Dancers
Thank You for the Music Harry, Bill, Sam, Sophie, Ensemble
Mamma Mia Donna, Harry, Bill, Ensemble
Chiquitita Rosie, Tanya, Donna, Ensemble
Dancing Queen Rosie, Tanya, Donna, Ensemble
Lay All Your Love on Me Sky, Sophie, Pepper, Eddie, Ensemble
Super Trooper Donna, Tanya, Rosie, Ensemble
Gimme Lisa, Ali, Sophie, Sam, Bill, Harry, Ensemble
The Name of the Game Sophie, Bill, Ensemble
Voulez Vous Sky, Eddie, Pepper, Ensemble
Under Attack Sophie, Ensemble One of Us Donna
S.O.S Sam, Donna
Does Your Mother Know Tanya, Pepper, Harry, Rosie, Lisa, Ali, Bill, Featured Dancers
Knowing Me Sam
Our Last Summer Donna, Harry Slipping Through Donna, Sophie, Women
The Winner Takes it All Donna, Ensemble
Take a Chance on Me Rosie, Bill
I Do Sam, Rosie, Donna, Tanya, Ensemble
I Have a Dream Sophie, Ensemble
Bows Ensemble
Sophie Sheridan Kayla Brill
Ali Livia Blazevich
Lisa Rylee Scott
Donna Sheridan Cynthia Kleinhans
Tanya Shannon Miljus
Rosie MacKenzie Cochenour
Sky Riley Burow
Eddie Mathew Moan (Thurs/Sat) Alex Eager (Fri/Sun)
Pepper Logan Schweitzer (Thur/Sat) Mathew Moan (Fri/Sun)
Harry Bright Taequan Brooks (Thur/Sat) Logan Schweitzer (Fri/Sun)
Bill Austin Dedris Davis Jr.
Sam Carmichael Christopher Russell
Father Alexandrios Tiona Gullen
Featured Dancers Captains--Liva Blazevich and Tavia Michell
Abigail Catullo, Daenna Cooper, Tiona Gullen, Kyla Karasinski, Emma Link, Cassiopeia Schneider, Rylee Scott, Maura Tiboni, Gina Warren
Island and Wedding Guests
Abigail Catullo, Daeana Cooper, Mayhan Detman, Alex Eager, Rena Eager, Teresa Franco, Tiona Gullen, Kylie Hibbets, Bella Iera, Kyla Karasinski, Danica Kuhns, Ka’rryn Lee, Analise Lesutis, Alexis Lewis, Emma Link, Cassidy Lippert, Izzy Madden, Tavia Mitchell, Taylor Nagy, Madysen Ray, Cassiopeia Schneider, Logan Schweitzer, Tyaire Smith-McClain, Frankie Stamerra, Maura Tiboni, Gina Warren, Annie Wilcox
Production
Executive Producer Mr. Devon Smeal
Artistic Director *Mrs. Melissa Prutz
Assistant Director *Mrs. Kayla Axelson
Orchestra Director Mr. Devon Smeal
Vocal Director Ms. Diane McClintock
*Indicates West Mifflin Alumni
Production (continued)
Choreographer Mrs. Linda Turner
Choreographer *Mrs. Julianne Washington
Stage Manager/Set & Lighting Design
Scenic Painter
Mr. Kevin Kocher
Ms. Kelsey Jamison
Asst. Stage Manager/Sound Design Mr. Tim Milko
Props Manager Ms. Rhonda Turner
Program Layout and Design Mr. Jeff Kesser
Costume, Makeup and Hair Design Ms. Alexis Zywan
Understudies
Sophie Sheridan Rylee Scott
Ali Kyla Karasinski
Lisa Daeanna Cooper
Donna Sheridan Shannon Miljus
Tanya Tavia Mitchell
Rosie Tiona Gullen
Orchestra
Violin I
Lily Debiak
Ethan Kulus
Tyler Maine
+Makayla McShane
*Mrs. Nichole Thomas
Violin II
Adrianna Fleckenstein
Adam McElhinny
*Ms. Lerah Gordon
Keyboards
*Ms. Rachel Kanczes
Ms. Diane McClintock
Drum Set
Mason Hagan
+Denotes Concert Master
*Denotes West Mifflin Alumni
Viola
Carly Clayton
Anna Curcio
Mia McDermot
Anthony Simm
Cello
Leah Roberts
Isaac Wilson
Bass
Tim Walasik
Guitar
Mr. Jeremy Frantz
Flutes
Grace Michalski
Gracie Zagorski
Reeds
Craig Graham
Ari Martinez-Lopes
Charity Zagorski
Trumpets
*Mr. Tim Brutscher
Kris Edwards
Trombone Mr. Jeff Kesser
Dylan Gavron, Ryan Graham, Joelle Smith
Dru Peterson and Kenneth VanMeter
Abigail Bennett, Bree Benson-Richards, Chase Benson-Richards, Marianna Bodzenski, Erica Brack, Ryan Conley, Olivia Eager, Isabella Gorga, Gianna Guerra, Madelyn Harms, Laketon Johnson, Alexander Logue-Iera, Alyza Madden, Kagen Maditz, Cody Makar, Ari Martinez-Lopez, Isabella Morrison, Hallie O'Brien, Haley Pipich, Hudson Priestley, Joely Rager, Lavaya Rich, Emily Seech, Kaylee Shaw, Austin Smith, Kylee Smith, Kaylee Stewart, Deja Streeter, Leah Weber, Del Ron White, Jasmine Youngman, Alexis Zak, Ella Zatsko
DECK CREW
Marianna Bodzenski, Chase Benson-Richards, Hudson Priestley (Lead), Haley Pipich, Alyza Madden, Jocelyn Hart, Alexander Logue-Iera, Jacqueline Batch, Gabriella Zastko, Emily Seech (Lead), Kagen Maditz, Victoria Caldwell, Isabella Morrison, Evan Broman
LIGHTING TEAM
Alexis Zak--Student Light Designer
Erica Brack, Kaylee Stewart, Brooklyn Wilcox, Bree Benson-Richards,
RIGGING CREW
Ryan Conley, Isabella Gorga, Nikolas Craven
SOUND TEAM
Joelly Rager and Kaylee Shaw--Student Sound Designer
HAIR AND MAKEUP TEAM
Madelyn Harms, Kylee Smith, Halie O'Brien
PROPS TEAM
Jasmine Youngman, Leah Weber,Abigail Bennett
Livia Blazevich
(Ali/Featured Dancer/Dance Captain): Livia performs with Show Choir, Titan Chorale, and the Starlettes. She is also a member of the Tri-M Music Honor Society and does volunteer work. Livia plans to attend CCAC and then continue on to the University of Pittsburgh. She says, “I dedicate my performance to my niece Ella, thank you for always looking up to me!”
Kayla Brill
(Sophie): Kayla is a junior who is involved in Show Choir, Titan Chorale, and takes voice lessons. She was recently in the WMAHS fall play Almost Maine (Glory) and is a Starlette for the Titan Thunder Marching Band. She was also in last year’s production of Shrek, the Musical and played Pinocchio. She’s also involved in National Honor Society, Chorus Secretary, and is a member of the Tri-M Music Honor Society as the secretary. After High School, Kayla wishes to major in secondary education and musical theater to become a music teacher and help other students achieve their dreams. She also hopes to continue theater throughout high school and college. Kayla says, “I would like to thank my parents for always being my biggest supporters. I love you guys unconditionally. Thank you for pushing me to be the best version of myself.”
Riley
(Sky): Riley played Lord Farquaad in Shrek, the Musical his freshman year and also played Steve and Dave in the Fall Play Almost Maine. He performs in the Show Choir and Concert Choir. Riley plans to go to NYU Tisch School of the Arts for college. He says, “I dedicate this performance to 2 people: My Mom because she’s always there to support me and make sure I’m always at rehearsals on time. Also, my Dad who is always there to talk if I need to and also supports me!”
Taequan Brooks (Harry Bright)
Burow
(Featured Dancer)
(Rosie): Kenzie has performed in other shows at the school including Shrek in 3rd grade playing Young Fiona and again in her sophomore year as Mama Bear and a featured dancer. She is in the Show Choir and has also done Starlettes and played the piccolo in marching band. Kenzie has danced for 16 years at both Shade Sisters Dance Studio and Rock It Dance Studio. Kenzie would like to thank her family for always supporting her. She would also like to thank her dance teachers for helping her to learn everything that she knows today.
(Featured Dancer/Lisa u/s): Daeana particiapates in Drama I, Concert Choir, Cheerleading and is signed with modeling and acting agencies in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Virginia. She is an aspiring actress, model, and singer “trying to live life to it’s fullest and experience as many things as I can.” She also says, “I’d like to dedicate this performance to Betty Cooper. She is my heart and soul and has influenced and encouraged me to continue to follow my dreams.”
(Bill Austin): Dedris participates in Concert Choir, Drama, Show Choir, and has performed in Addams Family (Ancestor), Shrek, the Musical (Papa Bear), and currently in Mamma Mia! (Bill). He plans to pursue his dreams of acting on stage and screen, but will begin at CCAC to complete core credits. In addition to acting, Dedris has interest in accounting, being a teacher, and video game designer. He says, “So I’ll be on a journey of a lifetime after high school. I’m so happy to be performing as a lead role for my Senior Year and so happy to be working with all of my friends and teachers. I dedicate my performance to my family and friends who have also pushed me to be the best I can be.”
Mayhan Detman
(Ensemble): Mayhan has appeared at WMAHS in Almost Maine and participates in Drama II. He plans to attend college after high school and dedicates the show to Jayjeezy.
Alex
Renna Eager
(Ensemble): Renna has performed at WMAHS in Almost Maine and Shrek, the Musical. She plans to find a good college for a teaching career and continue to do theater and related things in her free time. She dedicates her performance to Gavin, Joe, Christi, Nick, and Quinn.
Teresa
(Ensemble): Teresa participates in Concert Band and takes Introduction to Improvisation and Musical Theater here at the High School. She will continue in future plays/musicals throughout high school. Teresa says, “I dedicate this to my mother who supported my passion, my siblings who put up with said passion, and my friends who gave me confidence to be on stage with less anxiety.”
Eager (Ensemble) (Ray) FrancoTiona Gullen
(Featured Dancer/Islander/Pastor): Tiona performed in Shrek, the Musical (Blind Mice), in the fall play Almost Maine, and is on the volleyball team. She plans to continue her education at the college level for Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences. Tiona dedicates this show to “my fam and my dog Thor – I love my dog.”
Kylie Hibbets
(Ensemble): Kylie has been a member of Concert Choir for 6 years and performed in Shrek, the Musical. She will attend college after high school and wants to thank her mom, brother, and Mil for supporting her and putting up with her constantly singing the songs to learn them.
Bella Iera
(Ensemble): Bella has been a Chorus member for 4 years (including an opening duet with Gina Warren at the 2022 Middle School Spring Concert). She plans to continue with high school musicals and attend law school to become a lawyer after high school. Bella dedicats her performance to her Pappy Jim with whom she shared a love of theater and acting.
Kyla Karasinski
(Featured Dancer): Kyla is a member of the Titan Thunder Marching Band and is a cheerleader. She plans to continue performing in musicals throughout high school.
Cynthia Kleinhans
(Donna Sheridan): Cynthia is playing Donna in this year’s production of Mamma Mia! Her first musical performance was Young Fiona in Shrek, the Musical when she was in third grade. As a sophomore she played Teen Fiona and Dragon in last year’s production of Shrek, the Musical. Cynthia also played the role of Musical Theater in the play The Actor Games her freshman year, Lilith in the play “he Kills Monsters her sophomore year, and Dena in the play Almost Maine her junior year. Cynthia has played clarinet since 6th grade and is a member of the marching band, wind ensemble, Drama Club and Tri-M Music Honor Society. Cynthia plans to attend college for music and history. She would like to thank her voice teacher, Erin Kesser, for working with her endlessly on her music, and for being so supportive of her!
Danica Kuhns
(Ensemble): Danica performed in Shrek, the Musical last year and is in Marching Band, Tri-M, and student council. She plans to continue performing in musicals throughout high school and following high school pursue forensic science. Danica says, “I want to say thank you to my family, my brother, Analise Lesutis, and Emma Link for supporting me.”
Ka’rryn Lee
(Islander/Guest): Ka’rryn has played the saxophone in concert band since 4th grade. She is a member of the marching band, basketball team, and student council. Ka’rryn plans to go to college for behavioral science or forensic science. She dedicates this show “To my mom, dad, siblings, and family members who supported me during my first musical experience. Also to my basketball coaches for pushing me to go to my highest potential and to my friends who supported me.”
Analise Lesutis
(Ensemble): Analise has performed with Titan Chorale and in Shrek, the Musical and Almost Maine. She dedicates her performance to her parents, grandparents, other family members, all of her friends, and especially her best friends Danica Bennett, Danica Kuhns, and Emma Link – and Mrs. Prutz.
(Ensemble): Alexis says, “This is the first show I’ve been in and I’ve loved every second of it.” She hope to continue performing for local theaters and dedicates this show to her family for always supporting her and bringing her to and from practice.
(Featured Dancer): Emma participates in volleyball, Show Choir, Concert Choir, Drama II and student council. She performed in Almost Maine and Shrek, the Musical. She plans to continue performing in the shows at WMAHS and says “Thank you to my family and friends for supporting me!”
(Islander/Guest): Izzabella performed in Shrek, the Musical (3 Little Pig/Knight/Forever Singer). She has been in orchestra for 8 years, choir since 6th grade, models and is an actress for Barbizon of PA, and danced for a few years as a child. Izzabella is looking to attend college at either NYFA, PITT, Allegheny, or CCAC.
Cassidy Lippert (Ensemble)
Izzabella Madden
Shannon Miljus
(Tanya): Shannon has been in the band since 5th grade (clarinet, has been a Starlette for 4 years and the drum major for the 22-23 band season. She has danced at Frans School of Dance since she was 3. Her theater credits include: Willy Wonka (Oompa Loompa) in 2nd Grade, Addams Family (Ancestor) in 9th Grade, Shrek, the Musical (Fiona) her junior year, and this year as Tanya in Mamma Mia! She is president of the Tri-M Music Honors Society, vice president of the Drama Club, and a member of the National Honors Society. She plans to attend California University of PA for Veterinary Technician and Musical Theater. She hopes to find gigs at local theater programs in the future.
Tavia Mitchell
(Dance Captain/Featured Dancer): Tavia’s credits include: Graduated Dancer of Steel City Academy of Dance; Shrek, the Musical (Pit Orchestra); Starlette Captain, Senior Class Officer (Historian); Orchestra (Viola Section Leader); Chamber Strings, TLC, Pep Club, Interact Club, Chess Club, National Honors Society, Art Club. She plans to attend a college or university to study architecture and stay involved in dance.
Matthew Moan
(Eddie/Pepper): Matthew is a member of the Show Choir, Concert Choir and Football Team. He plans to attend Robert Morris University for electrical engineering. This show is dedicated to his girlfriend, Kayla, his brother (Tyler), sister (Alyx), and mother (Kimberly Smith).
Taylor Nagy
(Islander/Wedding Guest): Taylor performed in Shrek, the Musical and Almost Maine, she also performs with the Concert Choir and is a member of Tri-M Music Honors Society, Drama Club, and GSA Club. Taylor will attend PMT for a Musical Theater workshop this year in the fall and she plans to go to California University of PA to pursue a major in Psychology. “I dedicate this (show) to my amazing supportive family, friends, and boyfriend!”
(Ensemble): Mattie participates in Improv, Drama and Tennis. After high school she hopes to travel and attend an arts school to pursue education and follow her passions. She says, “This is dedicated to my mom, sisters, Stef & Daph, who I’ve always looked up to my entire life. To my closest friends Alli, Ava, and Gina, who keep me at my happiest and who I hope to never lose. Words could never describe how much I appreciate you all. Love always, Mattie xx <3”
(Sam): Chris’s Theater credits include Actor Games, She Kills Monsters, Shrek, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, A Lyrical Christmas Carol, and The Lightning Thief. He plans to take a gap year in order to extend his training at PMT before taking on his dreams of becoming an actor and performing arts instructor. “I would like to give a dedication to my loving large family, all my friends, Pittsburgh Musical Theater, my directors and teachers. I couldn’t have made it to where I am today if it wasn’t for you. Also shout out to the Kochers, Padnos, and Jakubs.”
(Featured Dancer/Islander/Wedding Guest): Cassiopeia’s WMAHS theater credits include: She Kills Monster’s, Shrek, the Musical, Almost Maine. Her future goals are to become an Actor/Performer and to encourage everyone to be the best they can be! 100%.
(Pepper/Harry): Logan performed in this year’s fall play Almost Maine as Pete and Daniel. He is planning to have fun and put on a good show! Logan would like to do this for his great family who supports him no matter what.
Rylee Scott
(Lisa/Sophie u/s): Rylee is a sophomore who is a starlette in the Titan Thunder Marching Band and is in chorus. Outside of school, she has been a dancer for about 10 years. Rylee says, “I would like to thank my family and friends for all of their love and support.”
Tyaire Smith-McClain
(Islander): Tyaire participates in Titan Chorale and Drama where she performed in Almost, Maine (Marci) and She Kills Monsters (Kaliope). She will be pursuing a degree in Cinema Studies at Point Park University and dedicates the show to her friends and family.
Francesca Stamerra
(Islander/Guest/Tourist): Francesca has performed at WMAHS in Shrek, the Musical (3 Little Pig) and Almost Maine (Rhonda). Previously, she performed at Gemini Theater Company in The Relics of Time and Comic Chaos. Her activities include Drama Club and Concert Choir. She says, “I dedicate my performance to my Nunny for her love of musicals and my mom for her love of “Mamma Mia!.”
Maura Tiboni
(Featured Dancer/Islander): Maura is a Starlette in the Titan Marching Band and has danced outside for school for 10 years. She plays clarinet in Wind Ensemble and played in the pit orchestra for Shrek, the Musical last year. Maura says, “I would like to thank my family and friends for always supporting me. I’d also like to thank Mary Ann Barrington for all my years of dance training!”
Gina Warren
(Featured Dancer): Gina has been a student at Steel City Academy of Dance for 11 years dancing tap, ballet, jazz, and pointe. She plans to attend Duquesne University as a Theatre Arts major and hope to become an actress. She dedicates her performances to Mom and Dad.
Annie Wilcox
(Islander): Annie performs in her church choir and was in several musicals at St. Agnes. She plans to go to college after high school. Annie dedicates the show to her grandparents.
Livia Blazevich
Ryan Killen
Rob Macsurak
Typhanie Macsurak
Stephanie Macsurak
Mason Macsurak
Ken Gunia
Justice Muszynski
Brian Gill
Julie Whittaker
Mina Geiger
Aaron Geiger
Barbara Killen
Melinda Killen
Kayla Brill
Gina Englert
Tara Cocuzzi
Kaylee Shaw
Brittany McIntyre
Mark Bye
Angela Bye
Mark Bye Jr.
OFW Operations
Jerome Sherwood
Robert Gardner
Laura Pektas
Lisa McDougal
Danielle Major
Emily Weber
Riley Burow
Camryn Burow
Brian Willard
Anna Curcio
Mum & Samantha
Dad & Debbie
Dean & Jim
Skinny Jim
Kyarstin
Melissa & Crew
Dedris Davis Jr.
Tomeka Simon
Albert Simon
Kathy Simon
Brent Furlong
Natalie Furlong
Abbey Furlong
Conchitta H.
Nancy T.
Dr. Ben Tu
Alisha M.
Kari D.
Dana B.
Dedris Davis Jr. (con't)
Connie B.
Melinda B.
Patty C.
Kelli G.
Jen B.
Kelly A.
Renee D.
Melissa Z.
Raeja Morris
Daeja Morris
Taeja Morris
Steve Edmonds
Christina Hayes
Michelle Hajduk
Kevin Daly
George Morris
Jose Morris
Lindsay Kocis
Moniquka Magee
Mike Reid
Devon Blake
Ashley Blake
Mark McClure
Robert Kalas
Rosemary Magdic
Royal Jones
Rachel Charlesworth
Diallo Mitchell
Annmarie B.
Jolene S.
Kaela H.
Keyana McDonald
Kennedi Cox
Melissa Sloan
Wakela Jones
Dee B.
Carol P.
Teresa Franco
Desiree Cherepko
Teresa Franco
Jen Collins
Bob Audrey
Craig Graham
Grandpap
Grandma
Dad
Mom
Jesse Hunter
Uncle Joe
Tiona Gullen
Holly Harnish
Nedene Rozgonyi
Darroyl Gullen
Ariyana Gullen
Izaah Gullen
Dane Gullen
Quinten Gullen
Sandy Rozgonyi
Cynthia Kleinhans
Kerry Melega
Melissa Cutshall
Tim Lang
Bridget Lang
Holli Bobick
Christie Barron
Jenn Ambrozic
Janine Carlock
Leigh Harper
Sean Fisanick
Jill Fisanick
Gina Englert
Kristen Powell
Christy Ruffing
Erin Kesser
Lee Melega
Frank Melega
Christopher Foster
Beth Beringer
Bob Kleinhans
Terri Kleinhans
Derek Kleinhans
Casey Ulam
Ryan Ulam
Matt Cottrill
Eddie Cottrill
Caroline Matta
Sierra Narducci
Lizzie Rusack
Katie Kleinhans
Claire Gibas
McCracken Family
Tammy Law
Emilie Mascara
Danica Kuhns
Duane Kuhns
Dana Kuhns
Dillon Kuhns
Danica Kuhns
George Smiley
Dan Siciliano
Lisa Spade
Donelle Smiley
Zach Kuhns
Danica Kuhns (con't)
Liz Kuhns
Victoria Siciliano
Linda Morgan
Sandy Colabrese
Kristin Casini
Joanne Bowden
Babe Fleming
Carole Zelinsky
Bill Kuhns
Mary Anne Molner
Ron Molnar
Analise Lesutis
Gree
Alexis Lewis
Donna Lewis
Alexis Lewis
Jullian Baker
Jilliane Irwin
Bill Lewis
Briauna Lewis
Emma Link
Mom
Dad
Eric
Pielin's
Bluemling's
Bakota's
Adam Pasay
Malaya
Gemma
Bridget Lang
Tim Lang
Lindy
Maris
Brooke Kanz
Ali
Tom
Dani P.
Tichon's
Maureen Strahl
Gillian Hartz
Griffaton's
Gina Englert
Bob Chase
Marlene
Leta
Connie
Adam McElhenny
Jerry McElhinny
Rita McElhinny
Katlyn McElhinny
Adam McElhinny Sr.
Michelle McElhinny
Makayla McShane
Melissa Tozzi
Frank McShane
Aidan McShane
Chris J.
Kalena S.
Shannon Miljus
Sydney Fulton
Julius Daxner
Joseph Barr
Jo Ann Harlan
Leigh Frederick
Angela Smith
Gina Englert
Emma Bost
Amanda Axelson
Blanda Tax Service
Tavia Mitchell
Teddy Mitchell
Aryanna Krajewski
Tatum Mitchell
Kelly Conley
Tricia Gorman
Dana Conte
Joseph Conte
Pauline Duncan
Sahara Duncan
Ted Mitchell
Mathew Moan
Kimberly Smith
John Moan
Alyx Gaydosik
Tyler Gaydosik
Taylor Nagy
Missy Conrad
Michael W. Miller
John Moritz
Leah Roberts
Mom
Dad
Cece
Calvin
Bobby
Deanna
Erica
Levi
Christopher Russell
Aziyah Washington
CoraLee Fitzhenry
Shawna Fitzhenry
James Fitzhenry
Caleb Fitzhenry
Colin Fitzhenry
Kaylee Zygula
Cadence Streiner
Belinder Eber
Mitchell
Morie Phillips
Keffer
Mrs. Ochoa
Mrs. Tonini
Mrs. G
Mr. Y
Mr. Kinavie
Maha
Vogtsberger
Mr. Frisco
Ms. Pappafava
Mr. Licht
Kunkle
Michelle Kamauf
Sandy Cubakovic
Nurse Kris
Brian Plichta
Lauren Rowe
Maven Rowe
Fletch
Amy
Dan
Shelte
Amy
Mandi
Dee
Jessie
Angelo
Rylee Scott
Debbie Kostrub Scott
Mike Scott
Sebastian Scott
Mia Kovka
Brian Kostrub
Anthony Simm
Anthony Simm
The Simm Family
The Metin's
The Anastas Family
Kathie Vecchio
Isaac Wilson
Mom
Dad
Eli
Grammy
Pap
Daisy
Pastina
Aunt Dawn
Uncle Jim
Maggie
Charity Zagorski
Grandma Jean Zagorski
Aunt Traci Nelson
Aunt Sandy Powell
Aunt Linda Withers
Guy Schran
Heidi Zagorski
Kirk Zagorski
Nikolas Craven
Becky Schran
Nikki Dempsey
Grace Zagorski
Grandma Jean Zagorski
Aunt Traci Nelson
Aunt Sandy Powell
Aunt Linda Withers
Guy Schran
Heidi Zagorski
Kirk Zagorski
Becky Schran
Koko Zagorski
Nikki Dempsey
I would like to welcome you to “Mamma Mia!,” I really hope you enjoy the show!
This show has been a whole new experience for us as a cast, crew, orchestra, and production staff. We have had a shorter time to produce the show this year and have had to modernize our orchestra with 3 digital keyboards using MIDI sounds to emulate the 70's disco sound that ABBA created. While the challenges are different this time around, the many challenges we face each year are the very reason the arts in schools are so important! Whether in the form of technology, working with others as a team, meeting deadlines, finding consistency in our performances, or just showing up the work we do on these shows forces our students to work on more than the music, acting, or design – they must dig deep and find something in themselves to pull this off each year. The growth that occurs in these students is what keeps me coming back to work year after year and I am proud of the accomplishments of these students and this staff again in producing Mamma Mia!
As always, thank you all for your support and assistance in producing a great show! Laugh heartily, sing along, and dance with us at the end because from the moment you walk in the doors to the final bows and the finale, we want to entertain you!
Mr. Devon Smeal ProducerI am ecstatic to have the opportunity to not only direct, but also to work with such amazing students and staff on this year’s Musical Production of Mamma Mia. Since I first saw Mamma Mia with my mother when it debuted in Pittsburgh, I wanted to direct this show. I remember dancing in the aisle as the cast performed the bows thinking how much fun this show would be to do with my students someday. Fast forward many, many years later to the perfect cast for an energy packed musical!
Mamma Mia is a jukebox musical based on the music of the 1975’s chart topper “Mamma Mia” from the 1970’s Swedish pop sensation ABBA. The story takes place in 24 hours where the audience is transported to the fictional Greek island of Kalokairi. Sophie is ready to be married to her fiancée Sky, except for one thing-she does not know who her father is, and she wants him to give her away on her wedding day. After reading her mother’s diary, she secretly invites the three men she believes could be her father. Donna, Sophie’s free-spirited mother, is distraught when the three potential fathers arrive on the island. Mamma Mia is a story about love, friendship, and mending the past.
Hats off to all the adults who raised the students involved in this production! It has been such a pleasure spending the past few months with each one of them. They were always polite, respectful, focused, and hardworking during the rehearsal process. Thank you for sharing them with us and giving them this opportunity to work on this show. Thank you to the production staff for their dedication, creativity, and hard work to bring this show to our stage. I hope that you enjoy our production and are too inspired to dance in the aisles!
Mrs. Melissa Prutz Artistic Director
Mr. Matthew J. Blazevich - President
Mrs. Debbie Kostelnik - Vice-President
Mrs. Judith Ahern
Mr. Anthony DiCenzo
Mr. Mark R. Donahoe
Mrs. Gina Englert
Mr. Jonathan Mattis
Mr. Kevin M. Squires
Mr. Mark J. Yuhas Administration
Mr. Jeffrey Soles………....…….Superintendent of Schools
Mr. Jeffrey Solomon……....…….Assistant Superintendent
Mr. Joseph Esper.....Board Secretary/Business Manager
Mr. Mark Zidek.….....…..Director of Buildings & Grounds
Ms. Leah Sylvis…….......….…….Director of Pupil Services
Mr. Chad Licht………............…………High School Principal
Mr. Robert Yeschenko….....….Asst. High School Principal
Mr. Bilal Cook…..…......……High School Dean of Students
Mr. Devon Smeal…….......………..Music Department Head
