St. EdnaSnack Theatre

Proudly Presents

April 28, 29 & 30May 5 & 6, 2017

A Note From Fr. RichA Warm Welcome to You All,

After a two-year hiatus and months of preparation and practices our St. Edna Snack Theatre is proud to present “Once More…From the Top” – an ensemble show that will feature songs from some of our most beloved and memorable musicals.

How fortunate we are to have as many folks as we do who have so much fun coming together to share their musical and theatrical gifts with all of us today. I hope that you can feel the energy and enthusiasm that I have felt these past few months from our phenomenal cast of characters that makes up this year’s Snack Theatre troupe.

A parish is a gathering of faith-filled believers that hopefully acknowledges and recognizes its members God-given talents and skills and then finds ways for those skills and talents to be put to good use for the larger community we are all blessed to be a part of. Here at St. Edna there are so many good-hearted people who do just that with the gifts they’ve been given.

Today, I would like to especially thank parishioner, Jenni Falk – the director and creative force behind this fun-filled musical extravaganza. I would also like to acknowledge and thank the entire cast and crew for their love of theatre, their passion and their determination that enabled this show to come to fruition.

Now sit back, relax and enjoy, “Once More…From the Top”.

Thanks for joining us,

Fr. Rich

Fr. Richard M. YanosPastor

A Note From The DirectorLast fall, I saw Wonderful Town at the Goodman and during “100 Easy Ways to Lose A Man”, as the entire audience roared with laughter, I remember thinking, “That would be really fun to do for Snack Theatre” and then my brain wouldn’t turn off. That weekend, I started thinking about other songs & dances and narrowed my initial list of song options down to 482. Funny enough, the song that prompted the entire show’s theme didn’t end up making the final cut. And now, Snack Theatre is back with our TENTH show, “Once More... From the Top! “ Ten years of memories, laughter, song & dance, inside jokes, outside jokes, and lots of love.

The title “Once More... From the Top” is an allusion to all those weeks and months of rehearsals where a Herb Brooks-esque director continues to say ‘“Again” over and over. It’s these moments in the dog days of practicing when you’re sure your brain can’t retain one more jazz square (and definitely no more words) yet ultimately, through the magic of theatre, it all comes together by opening night.

A little Easter egg - You’ll notice this year, each song that we’re performing is following the alphabet, A-Z. That is, either the song title or the show title for each letter in order.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the production team – Vicki, Kathy, Mike, Steve, Linda, Matt & Lisa – this show would not be possible without you. I can’t tell you how appreciative I am for all your time, effort, arguments, emails... it really does take a village to pull off a production like this. Thanks for putting up with your favorite town fool.

To the cast – I am humbled and honored by your passion, talent, and dedication. To our newbies, it was great having you with us this year and I hope you enjoyed it as much as we enjoyed having you. To the oldies, thanks for continuing to say yes. Thank you for your love and friendship for these last 10 shows. #BoopBoop #musicalsurprise

And finally, thanks to YOU for supporting St. Edna Snack Theatre by coming to today’s performance. We are thrilled to have you here and hope you enjoy our show.

Jenni

Producer/Director

“...Putting on a musical has got to be the most fulfilling thing a person could ever hope to do.” –Curtains, Kander & Ebb, 2007

A huge thank you to those who generously helped offset the costs for the fabulous show you will see tonight.

Patron of the Snacks

Marty Madden

Richelle Kunkel

In Loving Memory of Irma Salvo

Pat Harrington Sue & Ed Zygowicz

In Memory of Marie & Bill Bataska

The Mikos Family

Mrs. Patrick Sharp

Lara & Mike Lynch

In Memory of Nancy Gutkowski

Sue & Dom DiGianfilippo

The Falk Families

Addisyn Gad (and Mom & Dad)

In Memory of Luther & Jean Abernethy

In Memory of Bruno, Lois & Robert Waszak

In Memory of Dolly & Papa Mazur

Past Productions· 2015 - 50 Years of Gold ·

· 2014 - Swing Time! ·

· 2013 - Somebody to Love ·

· 2011 - Hooray For Hollywood ·

· 2010 - Second Star to the Right ·

· 2009 - Lights of Broadway ·

· 2007 - On the Road Again ·

· 2006 - Come On Get Happy ·

· 2005 - A Step In Time ·

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Grandma Jeanie

Jennifer & Arthur Fields

The Garcia Family

Café Fourteen

Randy Horner

Mike Mussay

The Handenson Family

Norma Parker

In Memory of Phyllis & Chester Davis

Doug & Jean Florish

The Garcia Families

Kenny Williams

Frank & Rose Michaelson

Shirley Babbich

Carol Bennett

Tina Marcus

CREWDirector/Producer: .............................................................................Jenni Falk

Choreography: .............................................................. Jenni Falk, Vicki Mikos

Production Manager: ..................................................................Kathy Romza

Dance Captains: ........................................................Kelly Fagan, Vicki Mikos

Dialogue: ........................................................................................ Matt Waszak

Set Design: ..................................................................................... Steve Weber

Set Construction: ......................................................................... Steve Weber

Costumes: .....................................................................................Linda Vokoun

Technical Manager: .......................................................................Mike Maloni

Light & Sound Design: .......................... Bruce Chudacoff, Dance All Night

Lighting: ................................................................................................ Jim Fagan

Sound: ............................................................... Jim Knowlton, Mike Tuntland

Spotlight: ........................................................................................Phil Blomeke

Marketing Director: .....................................................................Kathy Romza

Make Up: ....................................................................................... Joan Heveran

Snack Manager: ............................................................................Lisa Oslovich

Show Graphics: .....................................................Lindsey Gad, Lindzdesign

Photography: ........................................................................Nancy Panzarella

Video: .................................................................................Silver Screen Events

Business Manager: .................................................................... Joe Wojtowicz

House Manager:......................................................................Diane Knowlton

Ticket Manager: ................................................................................. Cindy Falk

Bar Manager: ..................................................................................John Romza

House & Bar Staff:

A huge thank you to all our volunteers in the house and at the bar

The Band:

Keyboard:...................................................................................Brendan Doshi

Percussion: ....................................................................................... Dan Smiley

Bass: ..................................................................................................Phil Chester

Guitar: ...................................................................................................Rob Balas

Violin: ................................................................................................... Joe Behun

Flute: .............................................................................. Stephanie Melinyshyn

Special Thanks:

Families of Cast & Crew

Waist Up Imprinted Sportswear

PJ Costanza & The Inkwell Printing Co.

David Lanuti & Silver Screen Events

FastSigns

Fr. Rich Yanos, Pastor

Joe Wojtowicz

Laura Kniskern & the St. Edna Office Staff

Tom & Kathy Walters

Gail Jevne

Dance All Night

Binny’s

ACT 1I HOPE I GET IT (A Chorus Line) ......................................................................Full Cast

A - ANYTHING GOES (Anything Goes) ........................... Moira & Sandy, Christine, Kelly, Mike, Vicki, Lisa, Alice, Matt

B - PUT ON A HAPPY FACE (Bye Bye Birdie) ........................................................Dan

C – CONSIDER YOURSELF (Oliver!) ..............................Christine, Kelly, Jenni, Kimi, Richelle, Vicki, Cris, Alice

D – DOIN’ WHAT COMES NATURALLY (Annie Get Your Gun)......................Sandy & Claudia, Mike, Megan, Kathy

E – EASE ON DOWN THE ROAD (The Wiz) ................Christine, Don & Ensemble

F – FALLING SLOWLY (Once) .................................................................... Kimi & Matt

G – GEE OFFICER KRUPKE (West Side Story) .............................................The Men

H – MAMA I’M A BIG GIRL NOW (Hairspray) .............................................Ensemble

I – IT’S A PERFECT RELATIONSHIP (Bells Are Ringing)......................................Alice

J – SUPERSTAR (Jesus Christ Superstar) .......................................Don & Ensemble

K – (I) KNOW IT’S TODAY (Shrek) ................................................... Allison, Kelly, Erin

L – ANOTHER DAY OF SUN (La La Land) ...........................Kimi, Liam & Ensemble

M – MY NEW PHILOSOPHY (You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)......................... Jenni & Mike

N – NEWSIES MEDLEY (Newsies).................................................................Ensemble

INTERMISSION

There will be a 15 minute intermission

ACT 2

O - ONE SHORT DAY (Wicked) ..............................................Erin, Alice & Ensemble

P – CORNER OF THE SKY (Pippin) .........................................................................Gary

Q – THERE’S A FINE, FINE LINE (Avenue Q) .....................................................Megan

R – WHAT YOU OWN/SEASONS OF LOVE (Rent).......................Matt & Ensemble

S – SIT DOWN YOU’RE ROCKING THE BOAT (Guys & Dolls) Mike & Ensemble

T – TEN MINUTES AGO (Cinderella) ........................................................Lisa & Steve

U – USE WHAT YOU GOT (The Life) ............................................................Ensemble

V – LE JAZZ HOT (Victor/Victoria) .............................................................Vicki & Don, Christine, Kelly, Mike, Erin, Matt

W – WHO WILL LOVE ME AS I AM (Side Show) ................................ Allison & Kelly

X – ALL OVER THE WORLD (Xanadu) ...................................... Richelle & Ensemble

Y – YOU’LL BE BACK (Hamilton) ........................................................................... Steve

Z – ZERO TO HERO (Hercules) ................................Christine, Kelly, Kimi & Megan

ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE (Spamalot) ......................Full Cast

WHO’S IN THE CASTJustin Abbink - Favorite Musical: The Phantom of the Opera - Favorite Musical Actor/Actress: Idina Menzel - Favorite Musical Song: The Phantom of the Opera - Dream Role in a Musical: Not really sure - Any superstitions? None… yet!!! - Fun story from a show you’ve been in?: This is my first show ever!

WHO’S IN THE CAST

Claudia Bataska - Favorite Musical: Mary Poppins - Favorite Musical Actor/Actress: Julie Andrews - Favorite Musical Song: Feed the Birds - Mary Poppins; Climb Every Mountain - The Sound of Music - Dream Role in a Musical: Mary Poppins - Any superstitions? Take a deep breath before going on stage to calm nerves - Fun story from a show you’ve been in?: When I couldn’t find my black pants and found out Suzie had them on and wondered why they were so long.

Sandy Bialek - Favorite Musical: Hairspray - Favorite Musical Actor/ Actress: Kristin Chenowith - Favorite Musical Song: One Day More - Les Miserables - Dream Role in a Musical: Nellie Forbush - South Pacific - Any superstitions? Need to have a water bottle close by - Fun story from a show you’ve been in?: During tech week when Kathie and Suzie blacked out their teeth for “Elegance” in our first Snack Theatre show.

Allison Blomeke - Favorite Musical: West Side Story - Favorite Musical Actor/Actress: Julie Andrews - Favorite Musical Song: Somewhere - West Side Story - Dream Role in a Musical: Maria - West Side Story, Kim McAfee - Bye Bye Birdie, Maria - The Sound of Music or ANY Disney Princess - Any superstitions? Insisting Jenni leads us in the “Be A Duck” warm-up :) - Fun story from a show you’ve been in?: A cute guy came to see me perform in the 2015 Snack Theatre show and took me out afterwards for our first date. Despite witnessing my dad, Dave, and I sing and dance together, two years later, Phil is now my husband and is working the spotlight for today’s show. <3

Moira Burdi - Favorite Musical: The Sound of Music - Favorite Musical Actor/Actress: Julie Andrews, Sutton Foster - Favorite Musical Song: The I Love You Song - 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - Dream Role in a Musical: Vi (waitress in Beauty School Dropout) - Grease - Any superstitions? Always do makeup at home. Always backstage for Overture and Entr’acte - Fun story from a show you’ve been in?: “Flying” the airplane at the end of Drowsy Chaperone in an aviator costume working with 4 people over 6 ft - only my 5 ft friends and I could “anchor” the plane so that each side went up in opposition. My son and sister in law had to come see it several times (& laugh) just to see me lift the middle over my head!

Gary Daigle - Favorite Musical: Into the Woods - Favorite Musical Actor/Actress: Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters - Favorite Musical Song: Finale: Children Will Listen - Dream Role in a Musical: Fredrik Egerman, A Little Night Music - Any superstitions? Always give my script to same person and they have to give it back to me after the show - Fun story from a show you’ve been in? I played Jesus in Godspell when Steve Martin was really popular and instead of a cane did “All For the Best” with a 5 string banjo.

Christine Domalik - Favorite Musical: Singing in the Rain - Favorite Musical Actor/Actress: Idina Menzel - Favorite Musical Song: Popular - Wicked - Dream Role in a Musical: Don’t have one - I’d just like to be IN one - Any superstitions? I always have to put glitter on with Allison before every show… otherwise, I don’t “sparkle”! - Fun story from a show you’ve been in?: First time a boyfriend came to watch me, I almost passed out before I went on stage.

Maureen Durack - Favorite Musical: Hamilton - Favorite Musical Actor/Actress: Shirley Jones - Favorite Musical Song: The Music of the Night - Phantom of the Opera - Dream Role in a Musical: Mother Superior - The Sound of Music - Any superstitions? Relax the night before going on. If I sneak in a quick last rehearsal, it messes me up! - Fun story from a show you’ve been in?: This is my first show so better get some fun stories going!! :)

Kelly Fagan - Favorite Musical: Naughty Marrietta - Favorite Musical Actor/Actress: Jeanette Macdonald - Favorite Musical Song: The Trolley Song - Meet Me in St. Louis - Dream Role in a Musical: Laurey - Oklahoma - Any superstitions? Always need nervous excitement, if I’m too relaxed I start making mistakes - Fun story from a show you’ve been in?: Dammit Jimmy!!!

Jenni Falk - Favorite Musical: Gypsy - Favorite Musical Actor/Actress: Gene Kelly, Sutton Foster - Favorite Musical Song: Gimme Gimme, Thoroughly Modern Millie - Dream Role in a Musical: Mama Rose - Gypsy - Any superstitions? Hair in curlers and a shower cap at home and then drive to the theatre and do all my pre-show prep like that. - Fun story from a show you’ve been in? “ALLEGEDLY” there was the time I forgot that I was on stage in a performance and went on to do dialogue with a mouth full of M&Ms and Mike stared at me like “What are you doing!?!?”… Allegedly.

Don Desmond - Favorite Musical: Guys & Dolls - Favorite Musical Actor/Actress: Frank Sinatra - Favorite Musical Song: Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Wizard of Oz - Dream Role in a Musical: Nathan Detroit - Guys & Dolls - Any superstitions? Nope - Fun story from a show you’ve been in?: The first year we had beer in the dressing room and Fred had two glasses before I had one (and he never stopped).

WHO’S IN THE CAST WHO’S IN THE CAST

Mike Maloni - Favorite Musical: Singing in the Rain, Brigadoon - Favorite Musical Actor/Actress: Gene Kelly - Favorite Musical Song: Good Morning - Singing in the Rain - Dream Role in a Musical: Anything Gene Kelly did - Any superstitions? Make connection with the first row of audience - Fun story from a show you’ve been in?: Bringing Jenni candy while she was on-stage & trying to sing.

Sarah Mata - Favorite Musical: Fiddler on the Roof - Favorite Musical Actor/Actress: Julie Andrews - Favorite Musical Song: Don’t Stop Believin’, Rock of Ages - Dream Role in a Musical: Cinderella - Any superstitions? Nope, not really. - Fun story from a show you’ve been in? It’s great performing with my uncle and I really love going to practices and being with everyone… it gives me more confidence. It’s fun!

Dave Melville - Favorite Musical: A Chorus Line - Favorite Musical Actor/Actress: Bernadette Peters - Favorite Musical Song: Mack the Knife - The Threepenny Opera - Dream Role in a Musical: Tin Man - Wicked - Any superstitions? I like to have one (and only one, Jenni) scotch about one hour before the show starts - Fun story from a show you’ve been in?: Beach Boys number 2 years ago - Barbara Ann. The guys did an awesome job - a ton of energy and a ton of fun!

Vicki Mikos - Favorite Musical: Singing in the Rain - Favorite Musical Ac-tor/Actress: Neil Patrick Harris - Favorite Musical Song: Currently “You’ll Be Back” from Hamilton - Dream Role in a Musical: Lina Lamont - Singing in the Rain (Got to do it!) - Any superstitions? Freaking out :) - Fun story from a show you’ve been in?: Having Dr. Z surprise me with a red carpet and spot lights at the cast party! Hilarious!

Cris Minard-Walczynski - Favorite Musical: The Sound of Music - Favorite Musical Actor/Actress: Julie Andrews - Favorite Musical Song: The Sound of Music - Dream Role in a Musical: Maria - The Sound of Music - Any superstitions? No - Fun story from a show you’ve been in?: In “Oklahoma” I played one of two young girls in the whole show and still have my costume!

Lisa Oslovich - Favorite Musical: Top Hat - Favorite Musical Actor/ Actress: Ginger Rodgers/Fred Astaire - Favorite Musical Song: Cheek to Cheek :) - Dream Role in a Musical: Evita - Evita - Any superstitions? Riccola cough drops; Starbucks Venti Very Berry as I get dressed in my private dressing room :) - Fun story from a show you’ve been in?: I love standing backstage and watching everyone have fun & giving their all on show nights!

Liam Ratliff - Favorite Musical: Bye Bye Birdie - Favorite Musical Actor/Actress: Robert Preston - Favorite Musical Song: Honestly Sincere from Bye Bye Birdie - Dream Role in a Musical: Harold Hill - The Music Man - Any superstitions? Nope, I’m boring. - Fun story from a show you’ve been in?: Met my wife in the Deerfield Family Theater production of “Bye Bye Birdie”.

Megan Ratliff - Favorite Musical: Guys & Dolls, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - Favorite Musical Actor/Actress: Idina Menzel - Favorite Musical Song: Sue Me - Guys & Dolls - Dream Role in a Musical: Elphaba - Wicked - Any superstitions? Before I first go on stage, I stand backstage and quickly run my lines/lyrics as if this extra practice is going to make any difference as to whether or not I know my part - Fun story from a show you’ve been in?: I met my husband in a musical production of “Bye Bye Birdie”. He played Conrad Birdie and I was a townsperson hoping to catch a glimpse of this superstar!

Kimi Geraci - Favorite Musical: Wicked - Favorite Musical Actor/Actress: Idina Menzel - Favorite Musical Song: Seasons of Love - Rent - Dream Role in a Musical: Eponine - Les Miserables, Miss Hannigan - Annie - Any superstitions? I have to drink Throat Coat tea before every show! I also do my hair and make-up while listening to show tunes - Fun story from a show you’ve been in?: A few years ago during a Snack Theatre production, the power in the band went out in the middle of my duet with Matt. The fear in his eyes will haunt me forever.

Joe Klein - Favorite Musical: Avenue Q - Favorite Musical Actor/Actress: Lin Manuel-Miranda - Favorite Musical Song: You’ll Be Back - Hamilton - Dream Role in a Musical: Member of chorus - Any superstitions? Practice until I actually remember things - Fun story from a show you’ve been in?: First show ever!

Richelle Kunkel - Favorite Musical: Jersey Boys - Favorite Musical Actor/Actress: Shirley Jones - Favorite Musical Song: Any Dream Will Do from Joseph…Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Dream Role in a Musical: Sandy - Grease - Any superstitions? Not really - Fun story from a show you’ve been in?: Snack Theatre’s Disney Show - Learning the opening number, I turned to Alice and said “What the heck did you get me into!?!?”

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WHO’S IN THE CASTErin Reynolds - Favorite Musical: Little Shop of Horrors (one of many favorites!) - Favorite Musical Actor/Actress: Sutton Foster - Favorite Musical Song: I Can’t Say No - Oklahoma - Dream Role in a Musical: Any new role would be great - Any superstitions? At our high school, someone actually “broke a leg” at a rehearsal so we discontinued the phrase and started using “break your face” instead! - Fun story from a show you’ve been in?: I got to be in Seussical the Musical with both my brother and sister!

Kathy Romza - Favorite Musical: The Music Man - Favorite Musical Ac-tor/Actress: Judy Garland - Favorite Musical Song: Too many, but one is “You’ll Never Walk Alone” from Carousel - Dream Role in a Musical: Dancing to “Good Morning” in Singing in the Rain with Gene Kelly and Donald O’Connor - Any superstitions? No - Fun story from a show you’ve been in?: I was in a production where the dressing room was in the kitchen of a church!! No division of boys & girls!

Dan Stachnik - Favorite Musical: Blue Hawaii - Favorite Musical Actor/Actress: Elvis Presley - Favorite Musical Song: Blue Hawaii - Dream Role in a Musical: - - Any superstitions? Nope! - Fun story from a show you’ve been in?: When Rose wrote her lyrics to “Hello Dolly” and carried it around during the song.

Alice Waszak - Favorite Musical: Mamma Mia! - Favorite Musical Actor/Actress: Julie Andrews - Favorite Musical Song: Impossible Dream - Man of La Mancha - Dream Role in a Musical: Kathy Seldon - Singing in the Rain - Any superstitions? No, but lots of deep breathing - Fun story from a show you’ve been in?: Almost fell off the stool trying to sit down at the beginning of my solo in the Disney show. I’m sure I made an awful face too! Ugh!

Matt Waszak - Favorite Musical: Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Favorite Musical Actor/Actress: Wayne Brady - Favorite Musical Song: “Razzle Dazzle” from Chicago - Dream Role in a Musical: Pharaoh - Joseph…Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Any superstitions? Chili’s with Jenni on Opening Day - Fun story from a show you’ve been in?: I tried out for show choir in high school, but didn’t make it. Someone moved, and I was asked to join. Excitement ensues, years of performances to follow.

Steve Weber - Favorite Musical: Holiday Inn - Favorite Musical Actor/ Actress: Bing Crosby, (because he’s a crooner not a dancer) - Favorite Musical Song: I’ll Capture Your Heart - Dream Musical Role: Any Role that has nothing to do with dancing - Any superstitions? Take a nap and wake up 10 minutes before going on stage - Fun story from a show you’ve been in? Never let the Director of St. Edna’s Snack Theatre see your final costumes before Opening Night.

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