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SPOTLIGHTY O U T H T H E A T R E

10620 N. 43rd Avenue • Glendale, AZ 85304 • (602) 843-8318 • sytaz.org

Spotlight Youth TheatreProudly Presents

Book, Lyrics, and Music by Kenny Grossman

Director & Musical Director: Heather Walker

Video Production & Direction: Josh Hontz

Choreographer: Bella Swope

Musicians: Kenny Grossman & Mark 4man

Musical Consultant: Kenny Grossman

Scenic Design: Bobby Sample

Costume Design / Hair and Makeup Design / Administrator: Kelly Swope

Assistant Director / Intern: Amanda McCormick

Lighting & Sound Design: Josh Hontz

Properties Design: Kenny Grossman & Vicki Grossman

Production Technicians: De’Layla Wilcox & Vanessa Van Atta

Camera Operators: Ellie Little & Amanda McCormick

Spotlight Youth Theatre Administrative Team

Artistic Director for Spotlight Youth Theatre �� Kenny Grossman

Managing Director for Spotlight Youth Theatre �� Deb Czajkowski

Master Carpenter �� Clancy DeGroodt

Graphic Designer (Posters, Playbills, Advertisements, Cast Photos) ��Robert Waller

Social Media Specialist �� Amie Moller

Webmaster �� Bobby Sample

Volunteer Manager �� Vicki Grossman

Rehearsal Photo Display & Volunteer Coordinator ��Kelly Swope

Fundraising Committee �� Sara Bader, Shelly Boucher, Karen Dolyniuk, Sabrina Hurley, Audra Little, Christa McCabe, Amie Moller, Amanda Newton,

Lisa Poormon, Kelly Swope, Karen Turner-Domakeczna, & Tammy Waller

Special thanks to Doug Novotny and all the friends and family members who helped bring

Cinderella: A Rock & Roll Fairy Tale back to the Spotlight Youth Theatre stage�

The Cast ofCinderella: A Rock & Roll Fairy Tale

Cinderella ..............................................................................................................Sienna Stoll

Prince (formally known as Prince) ........................................................................ Brycen Irvin

Jamie / Fairy Godparent .................................................................................. Olivia Martinez

Stepmom ............................................................................................................Ada Poormon

Grace (Stepsister) ................................................................................................... Mia Hurley

Charm (Stepsister) .............................................................................................. Reagan Little

Pita (Mouse) .............................................................................................................Zara Sego

Paula (Mouse) ......................................................................................................... Parker Pitt

Mary (Mouse) .......................................................................................... McKenzie Lopezlira

Ringo (Dog) ................................................................................................... Lucy Delamater

The King ........................................................................................................... Austin McFall

Queen ................................................................................................................Jaden Schwab

William (Royal Advisor)............................................................................................... AJ King

Billie Eyelash �� Sophie Dessaules

Madonna ..........................................................................................................Charlee Shaver

Cinderella: A Rock & Roll Fairy TaleScene List

Scene 1 �� A Rock-n-Roll Village

Scene 2 �� The Palace

Scene 3 �� A Rock-n-Roll Village

Scene 4 �� Cottage


Scene 6 ��Outside the Palace

Scene 7 ��The Ballroom Blitz


Cinderella: A Rock & Roll Fairy TaleMusical Numbers

“Welcome” *** �� All Cast

“Brand New Day” �� Cinderella

“Brand New Day” (Reprise) ��Prince

“This Ain’t No Charity Ball” �� Company

“Grace and Charm” �� Stepmom, Grace, Charm

“Saying Goodbye” *** �� Cinderella

“Fairydust Tango” ��Fairy Godparent, Mice, Ringo, Cinderella

“Saying Goodbye” (Reprise) ***��Fairy Godparent, Mice, Ringo, Cinderella

“My World” ��Prince

“Welcome” (Reprise) �� All Cast

*** Orchestration by Mark 4man


Lucy Delamater(Ringo)

Lucy, 12, is excited to be back on stage at Spotlight in her 8th show� Some past roles include Sven in Frozen Jr., Orphan Dotty in Annie, John of Sgt Pepper’s Band in Beat Bugs, and Elma Hopkins in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. She loves playing piano and singing and dancing as part of SYT’s group Celebration� Thank you to Heather, Kenny, Kelly, and Bella for all their help and guidance, and thanks to family and friends for streaming the show! Happy New Year!

Sophie Dessaules(Billie Eyelash)

Sophie is in 7th Grade at Arizona School for the Arts� This is her first show at Spotlight and she is very excited to be a part of it! Previously, Sophie performed with Art and Sol, including The Little Mermaid (Sebastian), Frozen Jr. (Olaf), Willy Wonka Jr. (Violet), and Annie Jr. (Tessie)� She has also participated in several musical theatre camps with Valley Youth Theatre and Phoenix Theatre� In her free time, Sophie likes to dance, do flying trapeze, swim, and play with her dogs� She would like to thank everyone for making this show possible, and wishes everyone a rockin’ 2021!


Mia Hurley(Grace)

Mia is a 12-year-old 7th grader at Copperwood Elementary in Glendale, AZ� She most recently enjoyed her roles in Wanted: Santa Claus� She is so excited and grateful for the safe, creative environment Spotlight has provided to allow her and her castmates to continue performing�

Brycen Irvin(Prince)

Brycen, 12, lives in Glendale where he attends Copperwood Elementary School� He comes from a large musically-inclined family� This includes both of his parents, grandparents, and a few siblings� He has been in choir for at least three years, one of which was an invitation-only group called Elite� He will soon be playing Sheldon in Junie B Jones as well as the prince in Cinderella� He has many hobbies; but watching musicals, dancing, and singing are his favorites� He hopes one day to be an actor�


AJ King(William)

AJ is so excited to be a part of Cinderella: A Rock & Roll Fairytale Jr! This will be his fifth time in a show and fourth time in a camp at Spotlight! His previous productions include Emmett’s Art Project where he played Jazz, and Soul of Frankenstein where he played Tavern Keeper / Clerk / Dimitri� AJ was also in the Tech Crew for Frozen Jr. and is going into his fourth semester in the Celebration Performance Troupe� AJ is a sophomore at Canyon View High School and is an official thespian for the International Thespian Society� He also serves on the Theatre Board at Canyon View� AJ would like to thank his parents, Laila, DJ, the cast and crew of this production, and his Spotlight peeps!

Reagan Little (Charm)

Reagan is a 5th grader at Highland Lakes School� She is delighted to be performing in her 4th production at SYT� She was last seen as Mickey the Elf in Wanted: Santa Claus, a featured dancer/ensemble in Dis-ney’s Frozen Jr� and as an orphan in Annie� This is also her third season in SYT’s Cel-ebration performance group� Other favor-ite performances include Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr� (Small Alice) at MTA and The Three Musketeers (Young Pothos) at Acting Zone� Reagan loves to spend time with her family and friends� She is thrilled to be a part of this show and is incredibly thankful for the hard work of the produc-tion staff� She hopes you enjoy the show!


McKenzie Lopezlira(Mary)

McKenzie is nine years old and loves being on stage at Spotlight Youth Theatre! The ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence recognized McKenzie as a Rising Star last year for her role as Young Anna in Disney’s Frozen Jr� here at Spotlight� This month, McKenzie is excited to join Valley Youth Theatre’s newest performance group, VYTweens� McKenzie has performed at various local theaters in the following productions: Wanted: Santa Claus (Busbie), Sound of Music (Marta Von Trapp), Thumbelina (Flower Angel), Annie (Molly), Disney’s Lion King Jr� (Lioness/Grassland Dancer), and Disney’s 101 Dalmatians (Lucky)� McKenzie would like to thank God, her family, Kenny, Heather, the entire Spotlight team, and voice coach Renee Koher� She hopes you enjoy this rockin’ show!

Olivia Martinez(Jamie / Fairy Godparent)

Olivia is 13 and is thrilled to return for another Spotlight production! Her previ-ous roles with SYT include: Miner Bird #3 in Beat Bugs: A Musical Adventure, Thomas O’Malley in Aristocats Jr. and, Pepper in Annie� She was also a techie in Frozen Jr� She encourages all theater kids to give tech a go! She is also in the SYT Celebration Performance Troupe� Ol-ivia would like to thank her family and friends for their support as well as Kenny, Heather, Bella, and Kelly for this great opportunity� Finally, she’d like to thank her dog, T�J� for being the only one in the house to not complain when she sings too loud� Thanks Bro-Bro!


Austin McFall(The King)

Austin is very excited to return to Spotlight for his 19th Spotlight camp� He has enjoyed performing in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever in 2018 and playing Ivan in Sunrise Mountain High School’s production of A Doll’s House� He’d like to thank his family for their support�

Parker Pitt(Paula)

Parker is 10 years old and is in the 5th grade at Arizona School for the Arts� This is her first production with SYT! Discover-ing a passion for musical theater at such a young age has led to many fun and exciting opportunities for growth� Her favorite of those have been roles in such productions as Shrek The Musical (Young Fiona) with Mesa Encore Theatre, Peace Love and Cup-cakes (Clementine) with Virtual Venue The-atricals, A Year with Frog and Toad (Turtle) at ASA, and Frozen Jr� (Young Anna) with Valley Youth Theatre� She is also a member of VYTweens and Spotlight’s Confetti per-formance troupes� Big thanks to Heather and Kenny for this awesome opportunity, and to all of my new friends, BREAK LEGS!!


Ada Poormon(Stepmom)

Ada is a Freshman Music major at Arizona School for the Arts and a Company Dancer at Steppin’ Out Performing Arts� She’s thrilled to be back again for another Spotlight production! Previous SYT credits: Featured Dancer / Castle Staff in Disney’s Frozen Jr�, Ensemble / McCracken in Annie, Prudence in Beat Bugs: A Musical Adventure, and Ensemble in Mulan Jr� Ada would like to thank Heather for her hours of patient direction- especially during Celebration practices; Bella for her skillful choreography; and Kenny for all his caring, advice, and musical direction� Thanks to SYT for another amazing opportunity� Enjoy the show!

Jaden Schwab(Queen)

Jaden, 14, is a 9th grader at Desert Edge HS and studies voice, piano, dance, and theater� Jaden is very excited to be back with her Spotlight Youth Theater family for Cinderella: A Rock & Roll Fairytale Jr! Her favorite performances at Spotlight include Beat Bugs, Annie, and Frozen, Jr� She is grateful to her family for their love and support, and would like to thank Heather for giving her this amazing opportunity� Enjoy the show!


Zara Sego(Pita)

Zara is excited to be joining this year’s cast� She has spent the last year at Spotlight as a member of the performance troupe Sparkles� You may have also seen her in this year’s winter performance as Thesbie the elf in Wanted: Santa Claus� Zara is in third grade at Acacia Elementary School� In her free time, she can be found playing her favorite games on Roblox and playing with her younger brother, Nolan� Zara wants to thank her parents for encouraging her to always try new things and be open to new experiences� And she wants to thank everyone at Spotlight for their continuous support this year�

Charlee Shaver(Madonna)

Charlee is thrilled to be back on the Spo-tlight stage! Her last appearance was as TigerMoth in Beat Bugs - one of her all-ti-me favorite roles� A few other favorites in-clude Piglet in Winnie the Pooh Jr�; and her first show ever playing Sandy in Annie Jr. (both at TW)� Charlee is 10 years old and in the 5th grade at Oakwood Elementary School� In her free time, she loves to sing with the Spotlight performance troupe, Confetti, and play with her dog, Padfo-ot� A huge thank you to Heather, Kenny, and Kelly for their ongoing teaching and encouragement� And to the cast, there are no imposters among us��

Who’s Who inCinderella: A Rock & Roll Fairy Tale

Kenny Grossman (Musical Consultant) & Vicki Grossman (Properties Design)

Kenny and Vicki have been with Spotlight Youth Theatre from the very beginning and are excited to be a part of this amazing production� They are looking forward to a great new season� Kenny still loves eggs� To Jamie and Carly, “We love you and miss you�” Thank you to cast, crew, directors, designers, families, volunteers, and board members�

Josh Hontz (Lighting & Sound Design / Media Design)

Josh is the Theatre Technology Coordinator at the Mesa Community College (MCC) Theatre and has worked as a sound and lighting designer in the Valley since 2014� This is his sixth season designing at Spotlight� Most recently, he designed sound for MCC’s production of Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter� He has received fifteen ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence for his sound, lighting, and media designs� Outside of the theatre, Josh enjoys exploring the outdoors with his friends, his lovely wife Katie, and his sweet dog Jelly�


Sienna Stoll(Cinderella)

Sienna is thrilled to be making her Spotlight debut! She is 10 years old and in the 4th grade at All Saints’ Episcopal Day School� Some of Sienna’s favorite roles include Tessie in Annie, Lioness / Grassland Dancer in The Lion King, Jr�, and Dormouse in Alice in Wonderland at Scottsdale Desert Stages� She also enjoyed playing Young Fiona in McCoy Rigby Entertainment’s virtual production of Shrek, Jr� Recently, Sienna appeared in two of Greasepaint Youth Theatre’s outdoor showcases and she was selected to Valley Youth Theatre’s VYTweens� She has also trained and performed with Broadway Artists Alliance, A Class Act NY, The Virtual Performers and Acting Masterclasses NYC� Sienna wants to thank Kenny and Heather for this amazing opportunity!

Who’s Who inCinderella: A Rock & Roll Fairy Tale

Amanda McCormick (Assistant Director / Intern)

Amanda is a 14-year-old student at Arizona Conservatory of Arts and Academics� Although this is their first official production at Spotlight, they have done over 10 shows at other theaters- favorite being the role of Captain Hook in Peter Pan Jr�- and they also participate in Spotlight’s Celebration troupe� This is their first time doing backstage work and they look forward to doing as much as they can in their future with Spotlight!

Bobby Sample (Scenic Design)

Bobby marks this show as the 64th production he’s worked on at SYT, including the previous version of Cinderella: A Rock & Roll Fairytale many years ago� Bobby has worked on many facets of theatre arts, ranging from writing and directing to design and crafts, for various theatres� He thanks everyone in the community for keeping the arts alive even in a season like this, especially Kenny and all the Spotlight family� Happy New Year, and stay safe!

Bella Swope (Choreographer)

Bella is a senior at ACAA� She has most recently been seen on stage here at SYT in Emmet’s Art Project� She is currently the Assistant Choreographer for the performance troupes Confetti and Celebration, and is the director of Sparkles� She has danced for many years and is very excited to pursue her passion of choreography� She would like to thank Heather and Kenny for allowing her to be a part of this awesome project� Enjoy the show!

Kelly Swope (Costume Design / Hair and Makeup Design / Administrator)

Kelly is very excited to play a small part in this production� She spent many years as a mom of actors, backstage parent, and volunteer, and has recently taken a turn on the stage herself in several musicals around the valley� Kelly has helped with the last couple of winter camps and looks forward to it every year� She is very happy to volunteer again for one of her favorite shows, Cinderella: A Rock & Roll Fairy Tale. She is humbled to be able to work with her daughter Bella, and one of her best friends, Heather, to help put this show together for you! Enjoy!

Heather Walker (Director / Musical Director)

Heather is excited to be reviving Kenny’s Cinderella: A Rock N Roll Fairy Tale in its new Jr� version� She has directed numerous camps and workshops here at Spotlight and is the director of Confetti and Celebration, our performing troupes for students 9-16 years old� Some of the other shows Heather has directed at Spotlight are Frozen Jr�, Mulan Jr� and Into the Woods Jr� Music directing credits include Guys and Dolls, Annie, 42nd Street, and Junie B. Jones� Heather is also the music teacher / choir director at Copperwood Elementary School� Heather is passionate about the positive effect the performing arts has on children! When she is not directing or teaching, Heather loves to spend time with her family, especially her two grandchildren! She is thankful to Kenny for the opportunity to direct this amazing show and she thanks her family for their love and support�

Help Keep Our Kids in the Spotlight!

A Word from Our Artistic Director…

What you don’t see (but might have been involved with in some way) is the incredible journey that the actors and their families take while getting onto the stage� The wonderful experiences are too long to list, and are always in progress�

That is what makes Spotlight unique: the sense of community and love off of the stage� Everything we do is for the families and kids that participate�

We have no adult theatre to follow, and no city or big corporation to support us� The reality of the business of theatre is that the odds are against us to survive, and we are continually struggling with finances� We have volunteers and board members working endlessly to keep the theatre solvent and open� Sometimes we need more help�

We are asking for 100 people to donate $100 (the price of one night out at Cheesecake Factory) to help us get through a very rough time� Whether your kids are grown up and moved on or you have future thespians, we hope that you can help and also spread the word�

If you need to talk with me please, do not hesitate to call, email or text me�

Thank you,

Kenny GrossmanArtistic Director

Spotlight Youth Theatre(623) 521-8093

kenny@sytaz�org

Ticket sales and production fees cover only a fraction of Spotlight Youth � eatre’s overall operating costs. � e Board of Directors of Spotlight Youth � eatre is grateful for the generosity of our dedicated donors, whose support ensures our ongoing ability to provide youth and their families a safe, welcoming environment where the individual is supported, teamwork is embraced, and creativity is encouraged.

For information on how you can contribute to the ongoingsuccess of Spotlight Youth � eatre, please contact

Deb Czajkowski, SYT Managing Director,at [email protected] (623) 332-7201.

� ank Youto Spotlight’s Generous and Dedicated Donors!

Diamond-Level Support ($1000 or more)Richard DesmarteauKaren DolyniukKohl’s Cares

Tina Nunziato & Dr. Liz CruzMarvin & Gayle Simkin

Marie � earle

Jim & Judy Wolfe� e Wingardium Project

Steve & Debbie Zell

Amethyst-Level Support ($100-$299)Mark ArmisteadMichael & Leah ArmstrongSara BloomEd BriggsAngie BrumbaughNancy ChristiansenLisbeth ClinganGretchen & Jake CoreyRachelle CrouchJackie DeAngelisRobin De La OJudy DejongKelli DemskiJennifer DobbsJill DotterSandra Elkins

Trinity FeistFRY’s

Connie GiordanoEleanor Grossman

Kenny & Vicki GrossmanChristopher Hamby

Rachel HarrisSuzanne Hegarty

Gwendolyn HoisekAlyse JoswiakMatt Kie� er

Steve KimmelChristine Lawritson

Judy LebrunDavid Lelsz

Karen McCollesterMatthew & Jennifer McFall

Melinda McGuireAmie MollerJoann O’Dell

Eileen OssipinskySusan Pansing

Maribeth ReevesLori Reger

Melissa RexMarcus Schmidt

Rhonda SnyderMichael & Heather Walker

Robert & Tammy WallerDavid Watson

Jan WileyLindsay Williams

Kristin Wurr

Sapphire-Level Support ($300-$499)Tom & Caprice AmerineLuke & Sara BaderJacinda DawsonEileen DelamaterFuddrucker’s

Angela GassJ. Wayne Holden

HoneywellSharon KiepkeTom Nebrich

Helen NovotnyLenea SadlerGwen Schulz

Lee & Sandy Shedro� Stephanie Yampolsky

Ruby-Level Support ($500-$749)American ExpressRobert BasshamScot & Wendy ClausT. Wayne ColeAdam & Stacey Feldman

Craig FrooninckxJason KovacEric Labas

Montessori Kingdom of Learning

Joyce Lopez-PowellLillian MoskowitzAmanda Newton

Karen PuglieseSuzanne Treviño

Emerald-Level Support ($750-$999)Don BoucherShelly Boucher

Sabrina HurleyDai Jinn

Bobby Sample� e Torosian Foundation

Platinum-Level Support ($5000 or more)Clancy & Lisa DeGroodt

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Helping HandBenefactors

Spotlight Youth Theatre would like to thank the following kind and generous benefactors for taking part in this season’s “Helping Hand” campaign�

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our children!

The Armstrong 4 • Sara & Luke Bader • Don Boucher • Ed BriggsDr� Liz Cruz & Tina Nunziato • Cindy & Rick Dawson

Eileen & Dennis Delamater • Karen Dolyniuk • J� Wayne Holden Brandon & Sabrina Hurley • The Kiepke Family

Eric Labas • Tom Nebrich • The Newton Family • Susan PansingPhoto Booth Films • The Raia Family • Marvin & Gayle Simkin

Suzanne & Omar Treviño • The Waller Family • Jim & Judy WolfeThe Yampolsky Family • Steve & Debbie Zell

SPOTLIGHT YOUTH THEATREHelping Hand Campaign

2020–2021For more information about this season’s “Helping Hand” campaign or to receive a Donation Packet,

please inquire at the SYT Box Office or email Deb Czajkowski at admin@sytaz�org�

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Help Keep Our Kids in the Spotlight!sytaz.org/100-from-100

Spotlight Youth Theatre would very much like to thank our community partners and benefactors� Please support the kind and generous people who support SYT by patronizing our sponsors� To learn more about sponsoring or donating to Spotlight Youth Theatre and making a difference in the lives of today’s youth, please call (602) 843–8318�

Spotlight Youth Theatre is a 501(c)(3) non–profit Community Youth Theatre

Spotlight Youth Theatre’s mission is to provide youth and their families a safe, welcoming environment where the individual is supported, teamwork is embraced, and creativity is encouraged through high quality performing arts and educational programs that enrich and strengthen our community�

Spotlight Youth Theatre’s vision:

1� A program grounded in the belief that every child deserves a chance to shine, a place that is safe and free from negativity, and an environment where fun and hard work combine into amazing experiences, both on and off stage�

2� A theater program that is as diverse as the community we serve and where all members of the family can join in the endeavor to produce high quality theater productions that amaze and entertain�

3� A community theater where the impossible becomes possible through the combined efforts of our families, our sponsors, and most of all, the children who shine onstage�

4� A place where a child can be their authentic self, exploring the creative arts without fear, and be embraced and encouraged to grow and flourish�

Spotlight Youth Theatre’sBoard of Directors

Clancy DeGroodt—PresidentSteve Zell—Vice President

Judy Wolfe—TreasurerVicki Grossman—MemberRobert Waller—Member

Kenny Grossman—Artistic DirectorDeb Czajkowski—Managing Director

Karen Dolyniuk—SecretarySabrina Hurley—MemberBobby Sample—Member

Spotlight Youth Theatre’s 2020–2021 season is supported in part by a grant from the City of Phoenix, in coordination with the Phoenix IDA, who offered grants up to $10,000 to local small businesses and nonprofits experiencing economic distress and loss of revenue due to the pandemic�

Spotlight Youth Theatre’s 2020–2021 season is supported in part by the Arizona Commission on the Arts, which receives support from the State of Arizona and the National Endowment for the Arts�

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