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Chartiers Valley High School Department of Performing Arts
Presents
FOOTLOOSE
Stage Adaptation by DEAN PITCHFORD and WALTER BOBBIE Based on Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford
Music by TOM SNOW Lyrics by DEAN PITCHFORD Additional Music by ERIC CARMEN, SAMMY HAGAR, KENNY LOGGINS, AND JIM STEINMAN
PRODUCED & DIRECTED by Kim Scalise McVay
MUSICAL DIRECTOR & CONDUCTOR
Jason Zang
CHOREOGRAPHER Cathy Jenkins
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Lighting Design, Scenic Design, & Set Construction Dustin Giffin
STUDENT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR & CARPENTER
Victor ia Petrovych
March 9, 10, 11, and 12, 2011
FOOTLOOSE
is presented through special arrangement with R & H Theatricals
www.rnh.com
DIRECTOR’S NOTES:
Footloose is a classic story of teen rebellion, oppression, repression, and even loss
in a town where dancing is against the law. Only the Chicago native Ren has the ability to initiate a battle against the entire town of Bomont in an attempt to not
only dance, but to revitalize the spirit of this stifling, industrial town. When we first discussed doing Footloose this year, I wasn’t sold on the idea. I didn’t
want to do just another Footloose. I kept saying I refused to do it unless there was a way to escape the 1980’s and avoid regurgitating the same script and same
concept that always surrounds Footloose. That the concept and approach I was looking for was out there – I could feel it - I just had to find it. And then at 3 in the
morning, after talking ideas through with my Tech Director all night, came the ‘Aha! Moment’ as we call it.
Part of the oppression of Bomont is expressed through the small town mentality that somebody’s eyes are always watching. Never in the history of humanity has this
been truer than now. Due to technological advances and the speed at which they are developing, we are
under the observation of not only the town we live in and the people we pass every day, but of people in all corners of the world, of all ages and posts. If someone
needs to find us or get a hold of us (even if we don’t want them to) - we can’t escape our cell phone; if someone wants to know our thoughts, what we’re doing,
what we look like, who our family is, who our friends are – they just check out our Facebook page or our latest tweets; if someone has a video they want to post on YouTube because they think it’s funny or cool – they just do it. They don’t think to
make sure you’re okay with it or even get your permission. Frankly, they don’t care. Chances are you’re posted on there now and may not even know it.
Technology is often described as a necessary evil. But for the first time, we are seeing a generation of technology natives, including some young people that are so
consumed by computers, phones, and video games that they’re losing face-to-face social skills. The frightening part is that no matter how much you tell them to be
careful what pictures or videos they post – they don’t always understand there could be serious repercussions for them that resound and reverberate through their
lives. It could get them suspended from school, keep them from getting into the college they want, cost them a job interview, or get them fired.
Throughout this show, you will follow the characters through not only the traditional performance, but through texts, tweets, Facebook posts, videos, etc. You will see
the same characters you know, but you will experience Bomont and Footloose as our teens do in 2011. Along with its benefits, technology has compromised our privacy and I urge you to remember that someone’s eyes are always, always
watching. Kim
Scalise
McVay
THE CAST (in order of appearance)
Ren McCormack .................................................... Connor McRory* Ethel McCormack................................................... Kelsey Gundel* Reverend Shaw Moore.......................................... Matthew Guerry Vi Moore .................................................................. Sami Caun* Ariel Moore.............................................................. Jamie Bruno* Lulu Warnicker ...................................................... Lauren Johnson* Wes Warnicker………………….................................. Patrick Brady* Coach Dunbar........................................................ Britt-Marie Westover* Rusty........................................................................ Rocki Boulis Urleen ...................................................................... Megan Henderson Wendy Jo................................................................. Katie Vercek* Chuck Cranston ..................................................... Davis Wayne Willard Hewitt ......................................................... Harrison Wayne* Principal Eleanor Clark......................................... Sabrina Volpe Betty Blast............................................................... Bridget Deely Cowboy Bob ............................................................ Davis Wayne
*denotes senior **denotes senior dance ensemble captain
THE COMPANY
Kelsie Bianco*, Samantha Brunner, Brianna Chilleo*, Erika Ciesielski*, Ellie Collavo*, Leah Conover, Cassidy Cooper, Mike Davila, Ja-Nay Davis, Katelynn Doyle*, Kelly Evangelista, Connor Fleck, Katie Formichella, Alexandra Goldstein, Hannah Gordon, Alina Gropelli, Desiree Hajnos, Julia Henderson, Rachel Johnson, Jaclyn Jones*, Lauren Joseph, Renee Kania*, Kara Klobuchir*, Maggie Ledrick, Jessica Mannering, Breanna Meyer*, Alexis Monti*, Lydia Nelson, Elizabeth Novelli, Samantha Oliver, Brianna Persin, Josh Rock, Julia Runco, Marissa Seybert**, Ally Snak, Larissa Spak**, Sabrina Volpe, Dee Warne
THE ORCHESTRA Keyboard 1.......... Mr. Jason Zang Guitar ...... Mr. Scott Elliot Keyboard 2.......... Mr. Brian Buckley Guitar ...... Mr. Tim Vitullo Bass Guitar .......... Mr. Justin Bendle Drums...... Mr. Kurt McNaught Percussionist........ Mr. Rick Laus Reed ........ Mr. Marino Galluzzo
Scenes and Musical Numbers
Act I
Scene 1: The City of Chicago
FOOTLOOSE................................................................................ The Company
The Town of Bomont, in Church
ON ANY SUNDAY....................................................................... The Company
Scene 2: The Churchyard
Scene 3: The Pit Stop
THE GIRL GETS AROUND .......................................... Chuck Cranston, Ariel Moore,
Mike Davila, Connor Fleck,
Patrick Brady
Scene 4: A High School Hallway
I CAN’T STAND STILL........................................................................Ren McCormack
SOMEBODY’S EYES .........................................Rusty, Urleen, WendyJo & Company
Scene 5: The Moore Home
LEARNING TO BE SILENT...............................................................Vi, Ethel, and Ariel
Scene 6: The Pit Stop
HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO ............................... .Ariel, Rusty, Wendy Jo, & Urleen
Scene 7: The Great Plains of Bomont
Scene 8: The Moore Home
HEAVEN HELP ME...................................................................Reverend Shaw Moore
Scene 9: The High School Gym
I’M FREE / HEAVEN HELP ME.......................................Ren, Shaw, & the Company
Fifteen Minute Intermission
Act II
Scene 1: The Bar-B-Que
STILL ROCKIN’ .............................................................. Cowboy Bob & the Company
LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE BOY ..................................................Rusty & the Company
Scene 2: The Moore Home
CAN YOU FIND IT IN YOUR HEART?.........................................................................Vi
Scene 3: The Junk Yard
MAMA SAYS (You Can’t Back Down) ............................Willard, Ren, Mike Davila,
Connor Fleck, Patrick Brady, Josh Rock
MAMA SAYS (ENCORE) ...............................................................Willard & the boys
Scene 4: Under the Train Bridge
ALMOST PARADISE ..................................................................................Ren & Ariel
Scene 5: The Town Hall
DANCING IS NOT A CRIME..............................................Ren, Willard, Mike Davila,
Connor Fleck, Davis Wayne
Scene 6: The Moore Home
HEAVEN HELP ME (Reprise).............................................................................. .Shaw
Scene 6a: The Church
Scene 6b: The Churchyard
CAN YOU FIND IT IN YOUR HEART (Reprise)................................................... Shaw
Scene 7: The Gym
FOOTLOOSE (Finale) .............................................................................. The Company The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
THE CAST
Rocki is a sophomore and appeared in last
year’s musical of Seussical as the Sour Kangaroo. She is excited
to play the role of Rusty in Footloose. Rocki plans to continue
performing in musical for the rest of high school because it is what
she loves to do and she has found lasting and meaningful
friendships. She would like to extend a special thanks to Ms. Scalise,
Mrs. Jenkins, and Mr. Zang for helping her broaden her talents and
continue to make her a better performer. Also, “Thank you Mom,
Dad, and yia yia for always believing in whatever dreams I have and for all the singing
and acting classes you had to take me to as a child. Now everybody cut
loose….Footloose!!”
This is Patrick’s first
musical production and he finds thorough enjoyment throughout the
whole thing. Patrick is a 2 year letterman of the football team and he
really hated it. Patrick is a fanatic of white vans and Belgium waffle
makers. He also enjoys guitar, piano, and Jimmy Palmer. He would like
to thank Ms. Scalise, Mrs. Jenkins, Mr. Zang, and New Era for the love.
Jamie Bruno has been
performing on the CV stage since freshman year and she is excited to
perform as Ariel for her final performance. Last year, Jamie was
a Gene Kelly Award Best Actress Nominee. Jamie is also a majorette.
After high school she plans to attend MTSU in Nashville for music
business. She is excited to perform Footloose with her best friends.
Sami has been performing on the
CV stage all through middle school and high school. Sami loves
performing in the shows here because of all the excitement and hard
work put into the performances. After high school, Sami intends on
attending Liberty University for nutrition and continuing her love for the
arts by performing in all the shows and opportunities that she can!
Bridget is thrilled to be involved in
this year’s production of Footloose. After being in The Wedding Singer and appearing as JoJo in Seussical, she can’t WAIT to perform this
year. When not on stage, Bridget is a professional underwater
basketweaver and King of Ohio.
This is Kelsey’s 4th
Chartiers Valley musical. She started out as a statue in “All Shook Up”
and now has her first featured role as Ethel. She is excited and grateful
her hard work paid off. She wants to thank her musical family for all the
fun times and she will miss you all very much. She will be sure to attend
many shows to come.
Matthew Guerry
was part of the First Human Genome project, but was frozen due to
insufficient funds. Thawed out several years ago, he is excited to be an
actor in his 2nd CVHS musical. He would like to thank his friends, family,
and supporters throughout the years.
Megan Henderson has been
performing in musicals since 6th grade. She’s thrilled to perform as
Urleen in Footloose this year. Following high school, Megan plans to
continue performing in musicals. She would like to thank both Ms.
Scalise and Mrs. Jenkins for all their hard work and all the ‘left arm
moves’. Megan would also like to thank all her family and friends for all
their support and encouragement through the years. Love you all.
– Lauren is a senior
and has participated in every musical possible. She calls musical
“the highlight of the year”, and feels that it is the most rewarding and
enjoyable experience of her high school career. And to those who live
under a rock and don’t already know this, Katie Vercek is her best
friend. SLAM!
This is Connor’s third
musical on the CV stage. You may remember him as The Cat in the Hat in
Seussical or as George in The Wedding Singer. Connor was nominated
for a Gene Kelly Award for each of those roles. He is extremely excited
and would like to thank his family and friends for all of their support
throughout the years.
This is Katie’s last performance
in the musical and she has enjoyed every bit of it. She has performed in
all of the musicals over the past 4 years and has had a lot of fun.
Musical is one of the highlights of her life and a major highlight of her
senior year. She is thankful for all of the friends she has gained from
this experience over the years, such as Lauren Johnson. She would also
like to thank Mrs. Jenkins, Ms. Scalise, and Mr. Zang for all the hard
work and energy they have put into the show to make it a great production.
This is Sabrina’s 6th high school
performance and she is thrilled to be in Footloose! She would like to
thank Ms. Scalise and Mrs. Jenkins for casting her as Eleanor Clark.
Besides avidly learning French, she enjoys spending her time fencing,
globe walking, and traveling. Sabrina would like to give a shout out to
the cast and her family, especially her mom. “I’m sure we all have places
to be.” xoxo - Sabs
Davis is a
sophomore at CV. He has been performing in musicals since he was
8 years old. Davis also takes classes at Pittsburgh Musical Theater
in the West End. He is very excited to be in his first musical at CV.
This is Harrison’s first
show at CV. A senior, he has been training and performing at Pittsburgh
Musical Theater for seven years. Past theater credits include Raoul
(Phantom of the Opera), Horton the Elephant (Seussical), Berger (Hair), and Enjourles (Les Miserables). He sings in the bands The New Era and
Paradise Falls. He invites you to visit wwww.listentonewera.tk
This is
Britt-Marie’s second CV musical. She enjoys musical, golf, and hanging
with her Cross Country and Track friends. She would like to thank her
cast members for being so awesome and lastly, Britt-Marie would like to
thank her Gram because she would not be here without her.
THE ENSEMBLE
THE ENSEMBLE
FRONT ROW: Julia Henderson, Julia Runco, Sammy Oliver, Dee Warne,
Cassidy Cooper, Jess Mannering, Mike Davila, Sammy Brunner,
Maggie Ledrick, Kelly Evangelista, Brianna Chilleo, Kara Klobuchir,
Katey Doyle
MIDDLE ROW: Leah Conover, Alexandra Goldstein, Lydia Nelson, Katie Formichella,
Rachel Johnson, Brianna Persin, Larissa Spak, Renee Kania,
Alina Gropelli, Hannah Gordon, Lauren Joseph
BACK ROW: Marissa Seybert, Desiree Hajnos, Lexi Monti, Liz Novelli, Breanna Meyer,
Josh Rock, Connor Fleck, Ja-Nay Davis, Kelsie Bianco, Ally Snak,
Jackie Jones
THE CREW
Art Crew Artistic Directors.............................................................. Dustin Giffin
Kim Scalise McVay Art Crew ............................................................................ Dustin Giffin Jameson McVay Kim Scalise McVay Victoria Petrovych
Stage Crew
Lighting Director .............................................................. Victoria Petrovych Technology Director & Coordinator............................... Austin Pilz Stage Managers............................................................... Sarah McGough
Abby Daum Student Sound Technician .............................................. Gavin Calgaro Gaffer................................................................................. Brianna Chilleo Deck and Fly Crew: ......................................................... Danny Ahmed, Jimmy Altvater,
Alayna Boroch, George Copetas, Alex Daum, Rachel Finney, Sean Gracy, Alexandra Karsesnick, Tom Kovach, Rob Larimer, Casey Madden, Greg Markiw, Christina Moskal, Tyler Raco, Matt Richards, Courtney Tranter
THE PRODUCTION TEAM
Producer & Director ............................................................. Kim Scalise McVay
Music & Vocal Director ........................................................ Mr. Jason Zang
Choreographer....................................................................... Mrs. Cathy Jenkins
Technical Director/Scenic Design/.................................... Mr. Dustin Giffin
Lighting Design/ Master Carpenter
Social Networking Writing, Concept, & Development ..... Kim Scalise McVay
Lighting Design / Programmer ............................................ Mr. John Mahalchak
Electrician.............................................................................. John Forton
Sound Engineer...................................................................... Mr. Jay Weaver
Set Construction ................................................................... Dustin Giffin Victoria Petrovych
Costume Design .................................................................... Kim Scalise McVay Mrs. Sandy Scalise
Seamstress ............................................................................ Mrs. Sandy Scalise
Student Director ................................................................... Connor McRory
Student Choreographers....................................................... Connor McRory
Larissa Spak
Student Costume Designer ................................................. Erika Ciesielski
Program Cover / Flyer Art ................................................... Mr. Chris Scalise
Program Layout .................................................................... Kim Scalise McVay
Box Office / House Manager ............................................... Mrs. Sandy Scalise
Box Office ............................................................................... Mrs. Debbie Giffin
Photography .......................................................................... Chris & Becky Scalise
Public Relations.................................................................... Mr. Chuck McCartney
Video (for the Gene Kelly Awards) ..................................... Mr. Chuck McCartney
Concessions ........................................................................... CVPPA
Special Thanks to: Dustin Giffin, Cathy Jenkins, Jason Zang, & Victoria Petrovych for the countless hours of work they put in to help make all aspects of this production happen; an additional thank you to Dustin for being my partner and other half in all of this and more. When the stress kicks in he always knows how to keep me sane and he helps me complete all of my thoughts on where to go with the production and helps me bring them to life. I truly couldn’t do this without him; Sandy Scalise for her contributions above and beyond, year after year and yet never running out of creativity and always being there when I need a creative solution; Giffin Interior; Chris Scalise for being the best brother anyone could ask for - helping me with all the technical things I can’t do and supporting me, in all things; and lastly, my incredible son, Jameson, for not only spending days upon days with me at the school through this process, but on top of that for picking up a paint brush and being an active part of this production at 3 years old and telling me about how he wants to “sing and dance in the sky like the kids at Mommy’s work”. He’s a reminder that love and appreciation for theater can start so young and exposing a child to the collaborative and the imaginative powers of theater is no small thing – we teach them to dream.
Thanks to: Dr. Brian White, Mr. Nick Morelli, and the members of the Chartiers Valley School Board and Administration for their continued support and interest in the Musical Theater Program; The Pittsburgh CLO and the University of Pittsburgh for sponsoring The Gene Kelly Awards; Chuck McCartney; Edie Berg; the Scott Township Police Department; Al McGill; Donna Mox; the members of the Chartiers Valley Parents for the Performing Arts; and the entire cast and crew for their work and commitment to this show.
Front Row: Alayna Boroch, Harrison Wayne, Britt-Marie Westover, Sami Caun,
Jamie Bruno, Connor McRory, Kelsey Gundel, Patrick Brady
Back Row: Courtney Tranter, Lauren Johnson, Katie Vercek, Kelsie Bianco,
Marissa Seybert, Lexi Monti, Larissa Spak, Breanna Meyer, Renee Kania, Brianna Chilleo, Kara Klobuchir, Jackie Jones,
Katey Doyle, Alexandra Karsesnik
Thank you to all of the seniors...
We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
Thank you to the Men’s Wearhouse for their continued partnership.
This High School is a Participant
in the
GENE KELLYAWARDSfor Excellence in
High SchoolMusical Theater
SaturdayMay 28, 2011
The Benedum Center
The Benedum Center 719 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222 412-281-2234
pittsburghCLO.org
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