Mean Girls: High School Version

LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Book by TINA FEY

LOOS CENTER FOR THE ARTS AT THE WOODSTOCK ACADEMY PRESENTS

MEAN GIRLS

HIGH SCHOOL VERSION

Music by JEFF RICHMOND

Lyrics by NELL BENJAMIN

Based on the Paramount Pictures film Mean Girls

Original Broadway Production Produced by Lorne Michaels Stuart Thompson Sonia Friedman

Paramount Pictures Marisa Sechrest Ars Nova Entertainment Berlind Productions Steve Burke Scott M. Delman Roy Furman Robert Greenblatt Ruth Hendel Jam Theatricals

The John Gore Organization The Lowy Salpeter Company James L. Nederlander Christine Schwarzman Universal Theatrical Group

Executive Producer David Turner

MEAN GIRLS

HIGH SCHOOL VERSION

Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

www.mtishows.com

ANY VIDEO AND/OR AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

PRODUCTION

Director Amy Ranta

Music Director Lauren Churchill

Producer Victoria Despres

Choreographer Erin Canty

Vocal Music Madison Palmerino

Technical Director Eric Davidson

Stage Manager Emily Smock

Assistant Stage Manager Emilia Costa

Dance Captain Delaney Canty

Graphic Design Maddy Millar, Joel Tretheway

PIT ORCHESTRA

Lauren Churchill – Conductor

Reed 1 Tyler Langworthy, Kayleigh Murray

Reed 2 Ian Jackson, Lilah Jafar-DeCesare

Trumpet Mary St. Laurent-Sheehan

Trombone Joaquin Fraga, Kate Ritzau

Keyboard 1 Brenda Rich-Pike

Keyboard 2 Emma Bocciarelli

Guitar Chris Tsanjoures

Bass Lou Bocciarelli

Percussion Tyler Campbell

STAFF

House Audio Engineer/Operator

Cami McNally

Audio Supervisor

John Kolasa

Scenic Projection Design

Finn Ross & Adam Young distributed by Broadway Media Distribution, Inc.

Scenic Projection & Sound Effects Programmer

Claire Beck

Lighting Designer

Eric Davidson

Associate Lighting Designer/Programmer

Aidan Soderman

Assistant Lighting Designer

Ethan Adams

Lighting Assistants

Ella Carney

Marina Tanner

Rigging Programmer/Operator

Kamden Meyer

Rigging Supervisor

Emma Heimgartner ‘22

Makeup

Abigail Gagne

Nikolina Pandurevic

Emily Smock

Emilia Costa

Hannah Johnson

Stage Crew

Nina Silva

Judah Gagnon

Cassandra Klingensmith

Thomas Musumeci

Erin Canty

Lauren Churchill

Gianna Nichols

Anna Loreta Alvarez

Jack Hardy

Esmeralda Kasneci

Emily Mumford

Roman Azzolino

Mingyi Cao

Jiajun Chen

Summer Espeseth

Aiden Finch

Costumes

Olivia Mawson

Amy Ranta

Set

Jillian Plouffe

Kyrialis Rivera Cabrera

Lillian Rossi

Apollo Ruoppo

“Stop” Paintings

Asher Gagnon

Emily Goodell

Joshua Hernandez

Nathan Joseph

Kobe Khounvichith

Headshots

Collin Hamilton

Janis’ Painting

Bailey Nordman

Sadie Wood

Olivia Grant

Rick & Janice Sansoucy

Mackenzie Starr

Kevin Lewis

Xiaodan Wang

Zoe Wiggin

Zimo Zheng

Elysia Zhi

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Special Thank Yous

Barry Jessurun

Brenda Pike

Brielle Dubois ‘01

Chace Building Supply

Chris Tsanjoures

Danielson Surplus

Elizabeth Costa

Emma Heimgartner ‘22

Eric Collelo

Gianna Nichols, Cassie Klingensmith, Thomas Musumeci ‘22

Gregory Brock (Animal Masks)

Griswold High School Music Department

Holly Singleton ‘86

Introduction to Musical Theater Class

Janet Rohan

Jill Grant

Katie Lusa ‘13

Michael Susi, Sr.

Mike DiMascio

Nichola Watt-Johnson

Parents of WAMPA

Pomfret School

Prescott Powers

Rational Acoustics

Rick and Janice Sansoucy

Sam Romero

Sophia Stoll

Susie Racine

Vanilla Bean Cafe

WINY Radio

Woodstock Academy Maintenance Department

SONGS

ACT I

Overture Orchestra

Mean Janis & Damian

It Roars Cady & Ensemble

It Roars (Reprise) Cady

Where Do You Belong Damian & Ensemble

Meet the Plastics Damian, Janis, Regina, Gretchen & Karen

Stupid With Love Cady

Apex Predator Janis & Cady

What’s Wrong With Me Gretchen

October Third Aaron & Cady

Sexy Karen, Ensemble & Featured Dancers

Someone Gets Hurt Regina

Revenge Party Damian, Janis, Cady & Ensemble

Fearless Gretchen, Karen, Cady & Ensemble

INTERMISSION (15 MINUTES)

ACT II

Entr’acte Orchestra

Mean (Reprise) Janis & Damian

Stop! Damian, Karen, Ensemble & Featured Dancers

What’s Wrong? (Reprise) Gretchen & Mrs. George

Whose House is This? Kevin G, Karen, Gretchen, Cady & Ensemble

More is Better Cady & Aaron

Someone Gets Hurt (Reprise) Janis & Damian

World Burn Regina & Ensemble

I’d Rather Be Me Janis & Ensemble

Do This Thing Cady, Ms. Norbury, Kevin G, Mathletes, Marymount Mathletes

I See Stars Cady & Company

CAST

Olivia Mawson Cady

Michael Susi Damian

Sadie Wood Janis

Lilyanne Mercier Regina

Francesca Ciasullo Gretchen

Isabella Sorrentino Karen

Eli Susi Aaron

Ricky Jessurun Kevin G.

Aleena Jafar-DeCesare Ms. Norbury

Jillian Plouffe Mrs. George

Owen Bland Mr. Duvall

Campbell Fraser Mrs. Heron

Riley Nystrom Mr. Heron

Ty Nichols Mr. Buck

Alexis Danila French Teacher

Elizabeth Mard Taylor Wedell

Maggie McHugh

Caitlyn Coussin

Olivia Dahl Rachel Hamilton

Maddie Williams Sophie K

Sam Espeseth Lizzie Therman

Guilia Musumeci Dawn Schweitzer

Riley Nystrom Jason W.

Mr. Sandford Glenn Coco

Isadora Graham Grace A.

Alex Brouillard Tyler K.

Emily Mumford Teary Girl

Mr. Rhault Mathlete Moderator

Jacob Campbell Coach Carr

Ricky Jessurun, Riley Nystrom, Alex Brouillard North Shore Mathletes

Cassie Klingensmith, Gianna Nichols, Thomas Musumeci Marymont Mathletes

VOCAL ENSEMBLE

CJ Adase, Lillian Beausoleil, Alex Brouillard, Emma Costa, Olivia Dahl, Alexis Danila, Baden Eaton, Samantha Espeseth, Campbell Fraser, Isadora Graham, Hannah Hart, Elizabeth Ladzinski, Elizabeth Mard, Maggie McHugh, Emily Mumford, Guilia

Musumeci, Ty Nichols, Riley Nystrom, Tiana Ortiz, Jordan Sands, Davis Simpson, Kaylee Spring, Mackenzie Starr, Helen Telford, Madison Williams, Ava Zellweger

DANCE ENSEMBLE

Alexis Beausoleil, Emma Brody, Taylor Danner, Carolina DaSilva, Scarlet Delaney, Delaney Canty, Livie Haynes, River Linkin, Maggie McHugh, Sophia Milardo, Ellie Nunes, Chloe Nason, Amelia Racicot, Mackenzie Starr

FEATURED DANCERS

Alexis Beausoleil, Emma Brody, Taylor Danner, Carolina DaSilva, Delaney Canty, Livie Haynes, Sophia Milardo, Ellie Nunes, Chloe Nason, Mackenzie Starr

WHO’S WHO

ALEENA JAFAR-DECESARE Aleena is a 12th grader from Woodstock, and this is her first theater performance at The Woodstock Academy. However, she is no stranger to the stage, having performed with the choir in every school concert since her freshman year and has been a member of Hill Singers since her sophomore year. She plans to study film and language arts at a liberal arts college next year.

ALEX BROUILLARD Alex is a 10th grader from Woodstock. This is his first musical at The Woodstock Academy. He wants to thank his parents and grandparents for making it possible for him to do this. He also wants to the directorial team for everything they have done for everyone.

ALEXIS BEAUSOLEIL Alexis is a 9th grader at The Woodstock Academy. She is so excited to be a featured dancer alongside the others. She has been dancing for 6 years and has competed dance for 4. This is her first musical with The Woodstock Academy and is looking forward to many more!

AMELIA RACICOT Amelia is a 12th grader from Woodstock and this is her first performance at The Woodstock Academy. She has been in her middle school’s musical productions as well as being casted in The Academy’s 2020 musical. Amelia is endlessly thankful for the encouragement she’s received from family and friends, and is thankful for the hard work of the MeanGirlscast and crew!

AVA ZELLWEGER Ava thanks Liv Mason for encouraging her to try out, and parents for believing in her to always try her best at everything she sets her mind to. She also wishes the cast a fun and great time and hopes to continue in acting/singing in shows next year.

BADEN EATON Baden is a 12th grader and this is his first play at The Academy but not his first play. In middle school Baden was the genie in the production of Aladdin and Timon in the production of TheLionKing. Baden is excited for this experience and wants to thank his parent and Mrs. Canty for getting him into the play. He also wants to thank Davis Simpson for being a great partner in this.

BELLA SORRENTINO Bella is a 12th grader from Brooklyn, and this is her first performance at The Woodstock Academy. Mean Girls will be her first show in nearly six years after performing in shows such as Les Miserables, Mary Poppins, and The Sound of Music. Bella thanks her family and friends for encouraging her to be a part of the show, and the whole directorial staff for all the hard work, patience, and fun. Break a leg!

CAMPBELL FRASER This is Campbell’s second show at The Woodstock Academy,with last year’s production of BeautyandtheBeast being her first. She is very excited for tonight’s performance. She is so proud of everyone for coming together and putting tonight’s show on. She would like to thank the directorial team and teach team for putting everything into this show. She would also like the thank her support systems for being there through it all. Good luck tonight everyone!

CAROLINA DASILVA Carolina has been dancing at The Complex Performing Arts Centre since she was eight years old. She takes several different dance classes a week and has been in a variety of musicals at her dance studio. She would like to thank everyone involved in helping Mean Girls happen, and would like to thank her dance teachers for teaching her all that she knows. This is her second Woodstock Academy musical!

CHARLOTTE ADASE Charlotte is a 12th grader from Woodstock, and this is their first performance at The Woodstock Academy. They have not been part of a show since middle school but they’ve been in chorus since elementary. They want to thank their mom for starting their love of theatre, their friends and family for encouraging them to go for the show, and the WAMD as a whole for being a home to them the last four years.

CHLOE NASON Chloe Nason is in 12th grade, from Woodstock, and this is her first-ever musical at The Woodstock Academy. She would like to thank the cast and directorial team for making this such an amazing experience!

DAVIS SIMPSON Davis is a 12th grader from Brooklyn, and this is his first performance at The Woodstock Academy. He would like to thank Mrs. Canty for encouraging him to take his exciting role. Good luck to everyone with their performance!

DELANEY CANTY Delaney is a 12th grader from Pomfret and this is her first musical at The Woodstock Academy. Delaney was born into the world of dance, being the daughter of The Woodstock Academy’s musical choreographer, Erin Canty. Next year, Delaney will attend Dean College and double major in Dance/Arts and Entertainment Management. She thanks her family and dance teachers for their endless support throughout the years and she thanks the directorial team for giving her the opportunity to be apart of something so special! She wishes the best of luck to the whole cast! Break a leg!

ELI SUSI Eli is a 10th grader. This is his first WA musical, but he is not new to theater as he has been a part of 12 advanced productions which include Mamma Mia, Newsies, Annie, Aladin, and others. Eli not only enjoys theater but also enjoys being part of WA symphonic band, drumline, and soccer team, where you will find him playing goalie.

ELIZABETH MARD Elizabeth is a 12th grader from Eastford and this is her first theater performance at The Woodstock Academy. She has been involved in the WAMD since freshman year and is also apart of the Woodstock Academy Hill Singers. She thanks her parents, grandparents and the directorial team for encouraging her to audition. This experience has inspired her and she and hopes to continue her involvement in theater when she enters college. Good luck to the rest of the cast and crew of Mean Girls.

ELLIE NUNES Ellie is a 12th grader at The Woodstock Academy and has been dancing for 14 years. She trains in most styles of dance and hopes to continue dancing in her college endeavors. Along with dancing, Ellie played volleyball throughout high school and is a member of multiple honor societies. She is so excited to share the stage with so many talented performers and can’t wait for you to see MeanGirls!

EMILY MUMFORD Emily has been in 2 plays and is excited to be in her first high school musical. She wants to thank her mom and dad for helping her to achieve all she has today.

EMMA BRODY Emma is a 10th grader from Woodstock. While this is her first performance with The Woodstock Academy, this is not her first time on stage. She has been dancing for thirteen years at Mass Motion Dance and wants to thank her dance teachers and community for preparing her for this opportunity. She would also like to thank Ms. Canty and the directorial team for all the hard work they have put into the show!

EMMA COSTA Emma is a 10th grader from Pomfret, and this is her second performance at The Woodstock Academy. Emma is no stranger to the theatre, having played roles in BeautyandTheBeastand many middle school Christmas productions. Emma thanks her parents and siblings for listening to songs and watching choreography from Mean Girls for the past few months. Also, an extra special thanks to the directorial team for their creativity, coaching and endless patience.

FRANCESCA CIASULLO Francesca is an 11th grader from Italy, and she is an exchange student at The Woodstock Academy. Francesca is no stranger to the theatre, having played dance performances in Italy. She loves singing, and she wrote and performed her song Puzzle and many other covers. She thanks all her family to have always encorauged her to make her dreams come true. One of these was playing a role in a musical like MeanGirls. Thanks also to the directional teams for seeing something special in her and in all the great cast and crew of MeanGirls.

GUILIA MUSUMECI Giulia is thrilled to making her on-stage debut at The Woodstock Academy in Mean Girls! A 9th grader at WA, and Woodstock native, Giulia also plays the baritone saxophone in jazz band, sings in Mixed Chorus, and is President of the class of 2026. Giulia would like to thank her parents, siblings, and all her friends for always supporting her, and for always being FETCH!

HANNAH HART Hannah is an 11th grader living in Brooklyn, and thanks her parents and friends for their support. No stranger to the stage, she has been in BeautyandtheBeast,UrineTown, as well as smaller plays throughout middle and elementary.

HELEN TELFORD Helen is a 9th grader from Pomfret. This is her second performance with The Woodstock Academy, her first being OurTown. In the past she has also been in several shows with the Little Theatre on Broad Street. She wants to thank her family for supporting her and the directorial team for giving her this opportunity.

ISADORA GRAHAM Isadora is a 9th grader at WA, and this is her first performance at The Academy. She is very thankful for her friends for encouraging her, the directorial team for making this possible, her dad for being a great chauffeur, and her brother for sharing a love of music. She’s so happy she was able to be a part of this and hopes to continue her involvement in theater!

JILLIAN PLOUFFE Jillian is a 12th grader from Pomfret and this is her second performance at The Academy. She has been in Beautyandthe Beast, The Little Mermaid, Shrek, and others. She thanks her sisters for singing in the car with her and her parents for always supporting her. She also thanks her directors and cast members for being amazing people. Good luck to the cast and crew of MeanGirls!

JORDAN SANDS Jordan is an 11th grader from Brooklyn, and this is her first performance at The Woodstock Academy. She would like to thank her family for encouraging her to audition. She hopes to continue with her involvement in the theater. Good luck to the rest of the cast and crew!

KAYLEE SPRING Kaylee is a 10th grader at The Woodstock Academy. This is her first performance at WA. She comes from Brooklyn and has been doing theatre since elementary school. She was a part of Alice in Wonderland,IntotheWoods , and FrozenJr.in middle school. Kaylee thanks her grandparents for encouraging her to do theatre. She also wants to thank her parents and siblings for supporting her in this journey. The directorial team was a big help in auditioning for the musical, she couldn’t have done it without them.

LILLIAN BEAUSOLEIL Lily is a sophomore at The Woodstock Academy. She has participated in the theater department at her old school for 2 years. She is very excited to be able to participate in this years play of MeanGirls. She wouldn’t have done this without her family, especially her mom and dad, and would like to thank her family for always supporting her and encouraging her.

LILY MERCIER Lily is a 9th grader from Pomfret and this is her first show with The Woodstock Academy. Her performance credits include Sharpay- in High School Musical, Ms. Honey in Matilda Jr., Les in Newsies, and many other dance and theatre productions. Lily wants to thank The Complex for providing her with a strong technical foundation and endless support, and the directorial team of MeanGirlsfor giving her this opportunity and putting their faith in a freshman.

LIVIE HAYNES Livie is a 12th grader at The Woodstock Academy and this is her first performance at the school. She’s been dancing for 15 years and is very excited to perform in a musical. She thanks her parents and all of her supporters.

MACKENZIE STARR This is Mackenzie’s second show with The Academy and she is so excited to be a part of it. She has been dancing for 15 years and is glad to have the opportunity to dance in this show. She would like to thank her friends and family for supporting her and she would like to thank the directorial team and everyone involved in the show for making it such a fun experience.

MADISON WILLIAMS Madison is an 11th grader from Putnam. This is her first performance at The Woodstock Academy. She wants to thank her parents and siblings for their love and support. A special thanks to the directorial team for their hard work, dedication, and time they put into this production to make it happen and fun to be involved in! Good luck to the rest of the cast and crew of MeanGirls!

MARGARET MCHUGH Maggie is a 10th grader from Woodstock and this is her first performance at The Woodstock Academy. She has been apart of the stage crew for many shows, including last years Beautyand the Beast. She thanks her friends and family for driving her to rehersal and listening to the Mean Girls soundtrack on repeat. She also gives many thanks to her directors and fellow cast members for all of the work they have put in to producing this amazing show. Good luck to everyone!

MICHAEL SUSI Michael is a 10th grader. He has always enjoyed theater, music, singing, and playing different instruments. This is his first musical at WA. Yet, theater has been a main staple in his life for 12 years. He has been in many advanced theater productions which include Newsies,MammaMia,Annie,HighSchoolMusical,Aladin,Anything Goes, and more. Michael also enjoys being part of WA Hill Singers, chorale, drumline, indoor and outdoor track, soccer, and Model UN.

OLIVIA DAHL Olivia is a 16-year-old 10th grader at The Woodstock Academy. She spends most of her time practicing one of her many instruments and hanging out with her friends. She is extremely grateful for this opportunity to be a part of this amazingly talented cast, and would like to thank her brother, Nick, for being her biggest fan, even from college in a different state.

OLIVIA MAWSON Olivia is a 12th grader at The Woodstock Academy. Olivia has always had a deep love for music, and enjoys being apart of musical theatre. She would like to thank her family, friends, and music directors for making this all possible. She wants to congratulate everyone for all their hard work and for being stars on and off the stage.

RICKY JESSURUN Ricky is a 12th grader from Pomfret. While he has been involved in theatre since the age of 10, this is his first performance at The Woodstock Academy. Some of his previous roles have been Romeo in Newsies, Troy in HighSchoolMusical, and Plankton in Spongebobthe Musical. He is excited to be part of Woodstock’s musical for the first time, and knows this new experience will be a good one.

RILEY NYSTROM Riley is a 12th grader from Pomfret, and has been doing theater since the age of 9. They have been in many shows, including being Ed in LionKing, Rolf in TheSoundofMusic, and Lumiere in Beauty andtheBeast. Riley would enjoys many things outside of theater including playing guitar, sports, and video games. They would like to thank their mom for always supporting them in every endeavor!

SADIE WOOD Sadie is a 9th grader from Woodstock, this being her first show at The Woodstock Academy. She has been singing and playing instruments all of her life, and she began musical theatre in 7th grade. She has been in multiple shows, including Matilda Jr. and HighSchool MusicalonStage. She takes dance classes at Artistry Dance Center in Putnam, and takes voice lessons provided by the school. She thanks all of her family, friends, and teachers for providing her with this opportunity and for supporting her along the way.

SAM ESPESETH Sam is a 10th grader and this is their second performance at The Woodstock Academy. Sam wants to thank their family and their friends for believing in her. They would also like to thank the cast for making such great memories and wishes everyone good luck.

SCARLET DELANEY Scarlet is a 9th grader from Woodstock, and this is her first performance at WA. Scarlet has never done a musical theater performance but has been dancing for around 6 years. She thanks her family and friends for encouraging her to branch out, audition, and try something different. An extra special thanks to the directorial team for the endless patience, positivity, and encouragement!

SOPHIA MILARDO Sophia is a 10th grader from Pomfret and this is her second show at WA. Last spring she was a featured dancer in the production of BeautyandtheBeast. She’s been dancing since she was two, and has spent the majority of her dance career at The Complex Performing and Creative Arts Center in Putnam. With training in ballet, modern, contemporary, tap and more, she could not be more thrilled to be in MeanGirls. She wants to thank the MeanGirlsteam especially Ms. Erin Canty for making this experience so exciting and rewarding.

TAYLOR DANNER Taylor is a 12th grader from Canterbury and is so excited to be part of this production. She has been part of the dance and theater world since she was born. Dancing for over 10 years with Danceworks Dance Centre, she performed various roles with the studios ballet productions, was an active member of the competition team, and an active teacher. Along with the studio, Taylor has performed in community theater shows such as MusicMan,MaryPoppins, and The Nutcracker where she played roles ranging from a kid flying a kite to dancing Sugar Plum. Taylor would like to thank her friends and family for pushing her to put her best foot forward. She wishes luck to her fellow cast and crew members for an amazing show run.

TY NICHOLS Ty is a seasoned actor and singer. He has performed in musicals at Brooklyn Middle and has attended theater camp.

ELIZABETH LADZINSKI

OWEN BLAND

RIVER LINKIN River is 15 years old and has been a dancer for 11 years. River is very excited to be in this production of MeanGirls!

TIANA ORTIZ

Congratulations Olivia, We are there in spirit! - Love Aunt Cindy & Aunt Susie WearesoproudofyouOlivia!Break

Congratulations Olivia! We are so proud of you! - Love Mom, Dad, and Nicholas

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