Dr. Deborah Leh, Superintendent Jennifer Sinsebox, Executive Director of Curriculum Eric Windover, Middle/High School Principal Danielle Hoch, Assistant Principal K-12 Dr. Dan Murray, T. J. Connor Principal Mary Vito, PPS Director

James Musshafen, President Shanna Fraser, Vice President Courtney Panek, Trustee Beth Nolan, Trustee Gregory Berl, Trustee Cindy Dawson, Trustee Kim Snyder, Trustee

Fire exits are clearly indicated. The audience exits from the two sets of double doors at the rear of the auditorium. The cast will exit from the side exits backstage. In the event of a fire, you will be notified by an automat-ic fire alarm. If the alarm sounds, please move in a calm and orderly fashion to the nearest exit.

Thank you

Enjoy the show!

Wheatland-Chili Drama Club presents...

Sister Act

A Divine Musical Comedy

Music by Alan Menken * Lyrics by Glenn Slater Book by Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner

Additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture “Sister Act” written by Joseph Howard

Artistic Director…………………….….…Jason Ford

Musical Director………………..…..Nicholas Roche

Pit Orchestra Director…………Steven Zimmerman

Choreographer………………..….…..Cori Colombo

Scenic Designer……………….…Shelbie Colombo

Deck Chief ………………….…..….Kelie Chesebro

Producer………………………….…..Cara Montrois

Sister Act is presented through special arrangement with Music

Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are

also supplied by MTI.

Meet the cast and crew!

Use your phone’s camera to scan the QR code above. You’ll be

taken to the student’s biographies.

Director’s Note Good evening and welcome to Wheatland-Chili Middle School/High School’s Dra-ma Club production of Sister Act; The Musical. Welcome to Philadelphia. It’s the 1970s and Deloris Van Cartier is trying to break into the disco scene. When De-loris witnesses a mob hit, she seeks shelter in a cloistered convent under the wit-ness protection program. Deloris, disguised as Sister Mary Clarence, takes over the nun’s choir and brings it to a completely new, funky level. She unexpectedly finds a sisterhood that she never expected.

The upbeat musical comedy “Sister Act” with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater, book by Cheri Steinkeller and Bill Steinkellner, and additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane, is based on the popular Touchstone Picture motion picture by the same name, written by Joseph Howard.

In selecting the show this year, I wanted to showcase the strong female voices in our Drama Club. The story highlights the sisterhood of our characters and cele-brates the bond that all these women share. In one of the songs the cast sings, “spread the love around.” The growth of friendship and heartwarming theme of love is something I wanted to bring to our audiences. I feel this is an important message that we need to keep in our minds especially in today’s troublesome times. I hope our story’s joy, love, and laughter bring some needed light into your world.

This year’s musical brought challenging lyrics, dance routines, and character de-velopment, which required many hours of preparation. For the past three months, students have been staying after school, practicing on weekends, and giving up much of their free time to prepare. You will notice that the musical version has many parallels to the original movie but the musical explores the characters more deeply and shows the complicated relationships that they share. I watched every student grow as an actor as they explored the complex scores and complicated scenes. I am so incredibly proud of our cast. I also want to acknowledge the stu-dents who worked tirelessly on our crew, sound, and lights. Your dedication and perseverance was outstanding. Finally, I want to thank our three student musi-cians in our orchestra who shined.

I want to thank the Wheatland-Chili Middle School/High School and local theatre community for supporting our spring musical. I am so grateful to everyone who lent props, costumes, scenery, resources, time, and efforts to our production. It takes a village. I also want to thank my production team. Nick, Cara, Steve, Cori, Shelbie, and Kelie: thank you for your support.

To my seniors in the cast, crew, and orchestra, I will miss you so much. Mrs. Jack-ett and I are so incredibly proud of you. BRAVO. This is your last curtain call. We love you so much.

Thank you to all the families for lending us your students and making sure they had rides to and from rehearsal. Thank you for dedicating your time backstage, providing meals, assisting with costumes and makeup, helping build the set, and setting up our concessions. Your support for our program is greatly appreciated.

Thank you to everyone tonight for supporting the arts in our school. Can I get an amen? Now sit back and relax and enjoy our production of Sister Act.

Mr. Jason Ford

Artistic Director

Out of respect for the outstanding efforts of our

students, and to ensure that all audience members may

enjoy the performance, please observe the following:

Please refrain from talking or making noise during the

performance.

Please do not eat or drink in the auditorium.

PLEASE TURN OFF ALL PAGERS AND CELL PHONES

as they may cause interference with the

sound equipment.

In consideration of the performing artists and members

of the audience, if you must leave the auditorium during

the performance, please do so only between scenes.

Please refrain from taking any photographs.

Flash photography can be very distracting to the per-

formers and potentially dangerous.

Parents – please closely supervise young children.

Thank you and enjoy the show!

Note: There will be prop guns and gunshot sound effects

used during this performance.

Cast List

(Order of Appearance) Deloris Van Cartier…………………………………...Angelina Collalto

Michelle……………………………………...….…………...Ella Murray

Tina………………………………………………….……...Raina Evans

Brandy……………………………………………...Madyson Sebastian

Curtis Jackson……………………….…………………...Joshua Lewis

Joey……………………………………………………...Benjamin Miller

Ernie…………………………………….…………………..Jack O’Shea

Paula ………………………………….………………...Azlynne Adams

TJ……………………………….………………..…………...AJ Iannucci

Eddie Souther……………………..….………… Edward (Joey) Everts

Mother Superior…………………….…….……………...Jenna LaMere

Monsignor O’Hara………………………………………...Kevin Wehle

Mary Robert……………………………………………... Olivia Murray

Mary Patrick……………………………………………...Annika Nestler

Mary Lazarus…………………………….…..………...Jaream Boswell

Mary-Martin of Tours……………………………….....Ella Chitaphong

Mary Theresa…………..…………………….………... Scout Brandes

Nun Choir

Ella Chitaphong, Bella Hall, Andreyaliz Miranda,

Grace Gocher, Alannah McLean, Just’Hana Yawn-Gordon,

Ella Murray, Madyson Sebastian, Raina Evans

Ensemble

Ella Chitaphong, Bella Hall, Andreyaliz Miranda,

Grace Gocher, Alannah McLean, Just’Hana Yawn- Gordon,

Ella Murray, Madyson Sebastian, Raina Evans, Katie Tabor

Paige Smith, Madeline LaVair, Tim Maurer, Tera Milazzo,

Lillian Swavely, Julia Lynch, Carissa Keister,

Kristiana Ames, Jack O’ Shea

Autographs

Musical Numbers

Act 1

1. Take Me to Heaven (Nightclub)

2. Fabulous, Baby!

3. Chase #1

3a. The Perfect Place

4. Here Within These Walls

4a. Meet the Nuns

5. It’s Good to Be a Nun

5a. We Never Leave the Convent

6. When I Find My Baby

6a. Dive Bar

6b. Bar Fight

7. I Could Be That Guy

7a. Here Within These Walls—Reprise

8. Raise Your Voice

9. Take Me To Heaven

Act 2

10. Entr’acte

11. Sunday Morning Fever

11a. Sunday Morning Playoff

11b. Take Me To Heaven (Newscast)

12. Lady in the Long Black Dress

12a. After Lady

13. I Haven’t Got a Prayer

13a. Haven’t Got a Tag

14. Bless Our Show

14a. Benedicta-ta For Now

15. The Life I Never Led

15a. The Life I Never—Tagged

16. Fabulous, Baby! - Reprise

17. Sister Act

18. When I Find My Baby—Reprise

19. The Life I Never Led—Reprise

20. Chase #2

21. Sister Act—Reprise

21a. Eddie Gets the Girl

22. Spread the Love Around

23. Bows

24. Raise Your Voice (Full Company)

25. Exit Music

Content Warning:

This performance of Sister Act contains the use of loud sound

effects,, gunshot sounds, a prop weapon, strobe lights, sudden

blackout, and sudden light shifts.

Additional song: “You’re No Good” by Clint Ballard, Jr.

Pit Orchestra

Conductor………………………………………….…..Mr. Steve Zimmerman

Keyboard 1…………………………………….………………Mr. Jim Schmitt

Keyboard 2……………………………………………………………Ian Orloff

Reed 1………………………………………………………….Mr. Nick Sutton

Reed 2………………………………………….…………..Ms. Heather Taylor

Reed 3………………………………….…………….….Ryley St. Rose-Finear

Bass Guitar…………………………………………….……………Will Gocher

Trumpet…………………………………………….…………..Mr. Jim Holman

Guitar………………………………………………….…………Mr. Ben Rybolt

Drum Set……………………………………………….……….Mr. Dylan Niver

Production Staff & Crew

Artistic Director ……………………………………………….…….Jason Ford

Musical Director………………………..…………………….. Nicholas Roche

Choreographer/Producer……………………………….………Cori Colombo

Scenic Director…………………………………….………. .Shelbie Colombo

Deck Chief & Sound Tech….. ……………….………………Kelie Chesebro

Costumers………………………………..……Kelly Follman and Jason Ford

Pit Orchestra Director…………………………………….Steven Zimmerman

Co-Producer………………………………………………..……Cara Montrois

Rehearsal Accompanist………………………..……..…….….…Jim Schmitt

Sound & Lighting Director………………..………Cori Colombo, Ed McClive

T-shirt and Poster Design-………………………………………..Dan Howell

Cast/ Crew Photos…………………………...…………………... Dan Howell

Wigs for Deloris/ Drag Queen/ Mary Robert ……………………..Laura Fox

Lighting Design……………………………………….…….. Cody Kiedrowski

Props………………………………………...Jason Ford and Nicholas Roche

Program Design……………………..…………………………..Cara Montrois

Student Production Staff & Crew

Stage Manager- Joseph Sutherland

Assistant Stage Manager- Carson Minster

Lilah Rocha Jadyn Schnarr Khushi Relan Marena Debruyne

Tyler Krull Sarah Rocha Malia Sainpaulin

Aaron Lund Ethan DeSalvo Breann Smith

Sound—————————————————————-Olivia Passmore

Lights———————————————————–—-———Anya Niven

Spot 1———————————————————————Julia Shelton

Spot 2———————————————–———————-Jayla Haenle

Ushers

Miguel Gonzalez Kai Chitaphong Jaden Schwenebraten

Michael Rogers Payton Pope Si'Anna Miller

Megan Fraser Khloe Chitaphong Claire Webster

Tyler Rocha Kaitlyn Miles Danielle Dean

Production Team

Jason Ford – Artistic Director/ Costumer

Mr. Ford is thrilled to be back for his third year at Wheatland

-Chili Middle School/ High School as the Artistic Director of

the Drama Club. In the Heights was his first production at

Wheatland-Chili. Theatre is such a big part of Mr. Ford’s life.

This past December he played the part of Lord Pinkleton in

Pittsford Musical’s production of Rodger’s and Hammer-

stein’s Cinderella. Mr. Ford has been involved in several

Pittsford Musical productions (Sweeney Todd, 50 Years of

Song & Dance, The Wizard of Oz, and Cabaret). He has

worked with many other theater groups in the Rochester

area as well. One of his favorite roles was Motel, the tailor,

in Webster Theater Guild’s production of Fiddler on the Roof

and has also worked with JCC Centerstage in their produc-

tion of The Normal Heart. Mr. Ford was the 2017 national re-

cipient of The Broadway League Apple Educator Award for

his program of incorporating theater into his classroom with

the touring production of Wicked. Mr. Ford has been work-

ing with the Rochester Broadway Theater League for the

last 8 years bringing theater into his classroom. Mr. Ford is a

5th grade teacher at Francis Parker School No. 23. Mr. Ford

has been directing and costuming Rochester City School

students for the past 10 years. Some of his favorite directing

and costuming credits include Frozen Jr., Once on this Is-

land, Jr., The Wizard of Oz, The Little Mermaid, Jr., Shrek, Jr.,

Seussical, The Lion King, Aladdin, The Jungle Book, Willy

Wonka, Annie, Jr., and Cinderella. Mr. Ford would like to

thank the Wheatland-Chili community for their continued

support of the Drama Club. Mr. Ford is extremely proud of

all the students in this cast, pit, and crew. Many thanks to his

friends and family for their unconditional love and support.

Production Team

Cori Colombo – Choreographer

Cori Colombo has a long history of teaching, performing, and training all

over Rochester for the past 25 years. Shortly before receiving her masters

teaching certificate from The Broadway Dance Center, Cori lived in Florida

where she was selected to do character and parade work at Walt Disney

World. Returning home to Rochester, she opened an artistic center in Ontar-

io, New York. There, she continues to teach various areas of dance, theater,

and gymnastics - enjoying every minute of the last 15 years. Cori has been a

choreographer for Wolcott Central School, Wayne Central School, Webster

Theater Guild, Wheatland-Chili Central School, Irondequoit Theater Guild

and “Stages,” putting on over 145 shows during the last 20 years. Cori has

also taught performing arts at RAPA, worked tech for GEVA professionally,

and has been a judge for RBTL’s Stars of Tomorrow program for several years.

She looks forward each and every year to bring “a little bit of magic” to all of

her students through the arts.

Nicholas Roche – Musical Director

Mr. Roche is the choir director at Wheatland-Chili High School and the

elementary music teacher. He is a pianist and a multi-instrumentalist with

a music education degree from SUNY Fredonia. He also teaches private

instrumental lessons at Strike It Up Artistic Center. In addition to numerous

masterclasses, Nick has been working in pit orchestras for more than ten

years in productions including Into the Woods and The Sound of Music.

This is his fourth production at Wheatland-Chili. He wants to thank you all

for your dedication and professionalism.

Steven Zimmerman—Pit Orchestra Director

As a high school freshman, Mr. Zimmerman played in the pit orchestra for a

summer stock production of West Side Story and has been involved in musi-

cal theater ever since. As a French horn player, Mr. Zimmerman’s credits in-

clude Broadway productions of Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera,

Miss Saigon, Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, Sunset Boulevard,

Beauty and the Beast, and Ragtime. Conducting credits include high school

productions of Fiddler on the Roof, Damn Yankees, two productions of Guys

and Dolls, The Boyfriend, Working, Nine, How to Succeed… Little Shop of Hor-

rors, Li’l Abner, Seussical, Annie, Once Upon a Mattress, and Hairspray!

Thanks to Eileen, Justin, Makala, and Loraine for their love and support, and

to the students of Wheatland-Chili for their dedication and hard work

Production Team

Jim Schmitt- Accompanist

Jim is a free-lance musical director, accompanist and composer who

has worked in the western NY area for well over forty year. He has

been the music director for TYKES (Theater Young Kids Enjoy) at the J.

C. C. for the past 12 seasons, as well as a music director for “A Magical

Journey Thru STAGES” at the Auditorium Theater. Jim is also a music

director for RBTL’s “Stars of Tomorrow” Annual Awards Gala. He has

been an adjudicator with the program for 11 years. Jim grew up in

Scottsville and attended Wheatland-Chili, and is delighted to be back

in his old school!

Shelbie Colombo – Scenic Designer

Shelbie has a BFA in Production and Set Design from the New York

State College at Fredonia. She is currently working at Geva Theatre

for her third season as a Scenic Artist or Deck Crew member for vari-

ous productions. She has recently worked at the Pennsylvania

Shakespeare Festival for the last three summers where she was em-

ployed as a Properties Artisan. She is excited to get to create this

magical production with the help of the students and their family

members.

Kelie Chesebro – Deck Chief & Sound Designer

Kelie Chesebro is thrilled to be back working at Wheatland-Chili MS/

HS this season. Once again, she has had a blast teaching and

working with each and every student. For the last 15 years, Kelie has

been a part of several theatrical productions around Rochester in-

cluding RAPA, Strike It Up Artistic Center, and Geva Theater Center.

Her areas of expertise are in sound, stage crew, and set construc-

tion, but she can pretty much handle any area of theater. Kelie

would like to thank all of the students for their dedication and sup-

port throughout this entire process!

Cara Montrois –Producer

Cara Montrois has been a faculty member at Wheatland-Chili High

School since 1998, teaching a variety of social studies classes. She

currently serves as the Teacher Center Director, in addition to her

classroom responsibilities. She advises the National Honor Society.

This is Mrs. Montrois’ sixth year with the Drama Club Musical Produc-

tion Team. She thinks you are all Fabulous, baby!

Love Notes—Friends and Patrons of the Show

Do it for the Fambly, Kevin

Go get'em Deloris!, The Wehle's

We are proud of you! Kevin , Love Mom & Dad

Livie, you are AWESOME! LOVE YOU! GMA & GPA Murray

Ella, you are AWESOME! LOVE YOU! GMA & GPA Murray

Livie, It has been incredible watching you grow on stage! We love you! Alex

and Christina

Ella, You really can ACT, SISTER! And Dance! Love you!, Alex and Christina

Ellie, Dance with joy and smile with pure delight. We love you!, Mom and Dad

Livie, Your hard work and determination brought you here. SHINE ON! We

love you! Mom and Dad

Love Seeing you on stage Olivia and Ella!, Mr. & Mrs. Peets

Be awesome, Cleo Wright

Follow your dreams, believe in yourself, and don't give up., Cynthia Miller

You are an awesome sister, Si'Anna Miller

Great job! We send our love., Daniel and Diane Miller

Josh, we are so proud of you!, Mom and Dad

So proud of you Joey. Keep the party going!, Love you, Gram

Shine on Seniors, Shine on. Shine like the stars that you are! Enjoy Eve-

ry Moment!, Love Mrs. Hogan

Congratulations to the cast of Sister Act. We can't wait to hear you all "Raise

Your Voice"!, Donna & Dave Hartley

Madyson Jayde Amethyst Sebastian you're fabulously incredible

in everyway!, Love Grammy & Grampy

I wish you the best of luck Raina, and you are going to do great, Autumn

Congratulations to the cast and crew, The McDougall's

Thank You’s

Always first: Parents, relatives, friends, spouses, etc. Your support is invaluable. Thank you for investing your time and effort into our program and your children. YOU deserve a standing ovation!

Dr. Deborah Leh Mr. Eric Windover

Custodial Staff– Especially Mike McTurk and Ruth Yeo

Mrs. Jennifer Vogt Beth McDougall The Murray Family

Elizabeth Murray Valerie Savage and Photography Class

All parents of cast and crew

Douglas Ford Alexis White Harvester 56 Theatre

Michele Conrad Stamp Brodie McPherson

School of the Arts Diane Spacher Pittsford Musicals

Lisa Fisher Jyllian Adams Andrea DeBellis Gregoire

Carol Brodie Gregoire OFC Creations Dan Howell

Allendale Columbia Brent Neeley Randy Barkin

Incognito Menswear Laura Hogan Jimmy Moses

Ed McClive Laura Fox Mark Walker

Karen Lee Wilson Jenica Hendricks Geva Theatre

Tim Ozminkowski The Ozminkowski Family

Mr. DeBryne Kenneth Foster RIT

Eastman School of Music Applied Audio

Shannon Brandes Crazy Dog T-shirts Pete Borrelli

Strike it Up Artistic Center Emily Howard Shelly Thompson

Lance Anderson Kelly Follman Cody Kiedrowski

And special thanks to those of you who pitched in at the last mi-nute and could not be named in our program. Know that we are so grateful for all of your support!

Love Notes

Break a leg, Katie and cast. Good luck to you all. We know you'll do great., Chris

and Karen Tabor

Good job Paige. Connor, Abigail, and Cassy

Sorry we missed your show. Hope you had fun. We love you!, Grandma TC and

Grandpa

We are so proud of you, Paige! All your hard work really paid off. Love you., Mom

and Dad

So proud of you, Jenna! Congrats to the entire cast and crew! Break a leg, Mom,

Dad, & Reghan

Moosey, Your talent and dedication continue to amaze me. We're so proud of you

baby. Break a leg, Love, Mom, Kenzie, Malik

Maddy, Always follow your passion. It will lead you to your purpose., Love, Nani

and Papa ♥

Joey, You brighten up any room you walk into. Keep shining superstar! We

love you!, Mom and Dad

Best of luck to the entire cast and crew!, Steve Call and Nicole Bayly

Lillian we are completely - Totally - Proud of you!! Love You!, Jojo and Jax

To a bright and up-and-coming young lady! We love you!, Grandma and Papa

Aunties Megan, TT, Kasey, and Donna love you lots! Break a leg, Lillian!, Honorary

Aunties

We love you lots. We are so proud of you!, Mom, Dad, and Bub

Q: What do you call a sleepwalking nun? A: A roamin' Catholic! Jon Gocher

Tera - Have fun. Break a leg., Love, Grandpa

Tera - Best of Luck, Love, Nana & Pa

Tera - You are amazing at all that you do. Break a leg!, Mom, Jason, Brynlee, &

Rhys

Tera - Sing it, swing it, bring it boo, We're so very proud of you., Love, Uncle Roo,

Auntie M, Gibb & Roux

Love Notes

Raina, You worked incredibly hard. Good luck! I'm so proud of you., Love, Mom ♥

If you haven't heard this yet today: I'm proud of you. Break a leg, beautiful!, Kaysceia

Raina, I'm so proud of you!! Good luck!!, Love, Anthony

To our gangster AJ: You have grown so much - Continue to shine! Love you!, Mom, Dad, Torrie

AJ - Keep up the great work and break a leg! We love you. , Zizi Marylou

To our AJ: We are so proud of you. We love you, Mema and Papa

AJ - We know you will be a hit in your role!, Uncle Jay, Josette, Gabe

AJ: I am so proud of you. You are a talented young man. I love you., Nana

Best of luck to our Bella! We love you!, Love, Mom, Dad, and Grace

Shine like the stars! We ♥ you Bella., Love, Aunt Mandy, Uncle Jake, Maddie, and Cole

Break a leg Bella! We are cheering you from afar! Love you!, Grammy and Grampy

So proud of you Bella. Love you! Enjoy every minute, Aunt Jean

Break a leg, Bella-boo! , Love, Aunt Melly, Uncle Dbo, and Eliza

Bizzle, We're so proud of you! We love you so much! Love, Dad, Chelle, Ken-zie, Gia, and Xan

Ella and Olivia—Good luck ladies. I am so proud of your hard work and your musicianship—Kenneth Foster

Friends of the Drama Club

Ms. Passero Mr. VerSteeg Mr. Murphy

Opal Gocher-Rea Karl Keydel Mrs. Hess

Cathy Penders Dave Spoto Mrs. Wilson

Greg Dunn John and Cyndi Temperato

Mrs. Laura Hogan Kasey Tabor Brian Lynch

Leanne Lynch Dave Franklin