An All Ages Celebration for the Del Community
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A whole lotta shakin’ going on SATURDAY $100 APRIL 26 ticket price includes: Live performance of GREASE 2014 Refreshments, Beer & Wine LIVE Ice Cream Counter AUCTION “GREASE” Live Auction PRIZES Dinner for 4 with Br. Domenic at the Heritage House Book, Music, and Lyrics by 8 Front Row Seats to the June 2014 Graduation Ceremony Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey Additional Music and Lyrics by arrangement with Robert Stigwood
Friday, April 25, 2014 ■ 7:00 p.m. ■ Saturday, April 26, 2014 ■ 6:00 p.m. ■ De La Salle College “Oaklands” Gymnasium 131 Farnham Avenue, Toronto De La Salle College “Oaklands” THEATRE 131 Farnham Avenue For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: Toronto www.delasalleoaklands.org or call 416-969-8771 Order tickets online at www.showtix4u.com THEATRE DE LA SALLE’s Since 1931, De La Salle College “Oaklands” has educated and developed strong students. During our first summer of Amateur Production of operation Del Active Sports Camp focused on continuing these developments through encouragement, coaching, and strong camper/counsellor relationships. Heading into the fourth summer here at Del Active Sports Camp, the values and traditions our camp provides remain the same.
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey Additional Music and Lyrics by arrangement with Robert Stigwood
featuring all the hits, including: ✭ Summer Nights ✭ We Go Together ✭ Greased Lightnin’ ✭ De La Salle Heritage House ✭ Look At Me, I’m Sandra Dee ✭ Born To Hand-Jive ✭
✭ You’re The One That I Want ✭ Beauty School Dropout ✭
Music Director Choir Director JORDANN ZAZA MARLENE McGROARTY Technical Directors Choreographer NICK & PAT ANDISON MELISSA VIRDO Directed by GLENN CHERNY and MARC LABRIOLA Produced by MICHAEL LUCHKA
“Grease” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. The video and/or audio recording of this performance Available for private events, corporate meetings, and overnight stays. by any means whatsoever are strictly prohibited. For more information, please contact (416) 969-8771 ext. 280 T H E C A S T BANBURY KIDS DANCE ME (in order of appearance)
MELISSA VIRDO Miss Lynch ...... EDANA PELLICCIONE DANCE INSTRUCTOR Patty Simcox ...... NATHALIE PULA ABASTO Eugene Florczyk ...... GEORGIOS MARMARAS CHOREOGRAPHER Jan ...... SOFIA GIVELOS SINGER Marty ...... AMARA SURTH PERFORMER [email protected] Betty Rizzo ...... MELISSA PAGLIALUNGA (416) 697-9554 Doody ...... MAX GIBSON Roger ...... PHILIP AMADOR Kenickie ...... CORY BILDFELL Sonny LaTierri ...... NICOLAS RIZZARDI Frenchy ...... MEGAN MELITON Sandy Dumbrowski ...... ELIZABETH FRANGOS Danny Zuko ...... DANIEL GRANDILLI Vince Fontaine ...... SIMON HAJJAR Johnny Casino ...... JOHNNY McGROARTY ...... TRISTAN LIPTON Cha-Cha DiGregorio ...... LAUREN IAFRATE Teen Angel ...... SAMANTHA HARGREAVES Students of Rydell High...... ALEX ANNOSANTINI, MELISSA AVALOS, LAVINNE CRUZ, LAUREN EASTHOPE, PASCALE GENDRON, DAVID KIVLICHAN, ALEXA MARGORIAN, OLIVIA ROHN, ALESSANDRA SCONZA, FOCUSEDFOCUSED CHLOE VERNICH ON YOU.ON YOU.Musicians...... JUSTIN GRAY (Bass) ...... DAVE MacDOUGALL (Drums) ...... ERIK PATTERSON (Guitar) ...... CHRIS ROBERTS (Saxophone) !" " #$#%" &'#%( % " #(!&"# " " #"" !" "POWERING #$#%" &'#%( FINANCIAL % " #(!&"# SUCCESS " " #"" ...... JORDANN ZAZA (Keyboard) ______Call us today Call usto today see what we can do forMusical you. Arrangements...... ERIK PATTERSON to see what we can do for you. ~ACT I ~
“Grease” Frenchy and Company Scene 1: Reunion “Alma Mater” Miss Lynch, Patty, and Eugene “Alma Mater” Parody Burger Palace Boys Scene 2: Cafeteria and School Steps “Summer Nights” Sandy, Danny, Pink Ladies and Burger Palace Boys Scene 3: School “Those Magic Changes” Doody and Burger Palace Boys Scene 4: Pajama Party “Freddy, My Love” Marty and Pink Ladies Scene 5: Street Corner “Greased Lightnin’” Kenickie and Burger Palace Boys Scene 6: Schoolyard Scene 7: Park “Mooning” Roger and Jan “Look At Me, I’m Sandra Dee” Rizzo “We Go Together” Company
~ ACT II ~ Scene 1: School Gym “It’s Raining On Prom Night” Sandy and Female Radio Voice “Shakin’ At The High School Hop” Johnny Casino and Company “Born To Hand-Jive” Johnny Casino and Company Scene 2: In Front of the Burger Palace “Beauty School Dropout” Teen Angel, Frenchy, and Chorus Scene 3: Drive-In Movie “Alone at the Drive-In Movie” Danny Scene 4: Jan’s Party “Rock ‘n’ Ro Party Queen” Doody, Roger, and Frenchy “There Are Worse Things I Could Do” Rizzo “Look At Me, I’m Sandra Dee” (Reprise) Sandy Scene 5: Inside the Burger Palace “You’re The One That I Want” Sandy, Danny, and Company Finale “We Go Together” Reprise Company T H E C A S T ALEX ANNOSANTINI (Putzie) is a student currently enrolled in Grade 6. Alex PROUDLY sings with the Toronto Children’s Chorus and is making his first appearance in a Theatre SUPPORTING De La Salle production. “I would like to thank my mom, dad, and brother because they THEATRE DE LA support me a lot. And thanks to my choir conductors and voice and piano teachers.” NATHALIE PULA ABASTO (Patty Simcox) is a Grade 10 student who made SALLE! her Theatre De La Salle debut last year in Back to the 80’s. She was a member of Dixon Hall Choir from Grades 3 to 6 and currently studies Drama at Del. “I would like to thank We are...games my mom for putting up with all my song and dance, and Mr. Luchka for all his hard work.” school supplies PHILIP AMADOR (Roger) is a Grade 10 student who made his stage debut in the backpacks role of Simeon in Theatre De La Salle’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2012) with his crowd-pleasing performance of “Those Canaan Days.” Last year, he cookbooks wowed audiences as Billy Arnold in Back to the 80’s. “Thanks go to the whole cast for and so much more. being by my side through thick and thin. “ MELISSA AVALOS (Rydell High Student) is studying Grade 10 Drama at De La Your exclusive Salle and made her performing debut in last year’s production of Back to the 80’s in the Canadian role of Alf Bueller. She acknowledges the support of the entire production team and distributor of thanks Albert Einstein for figuring out that energy equals the speed of light squared. Sadlier K-12 and CORY BILDFELL (Kenickie) will be graduating from Del in June. He has performed in numerous musical events at the College, including Lasallian Idol, CoDella, and Coffee Sadlier Religion. Houses. One half of the music duo Compass Rose, he regularly jams with his fellow musician Daniel Grandilli, has participated in the CISMF, and travelled with the Del Band Like us on Facebook. to NYC and New Orleans to give gold medal-winning performances. This is his first Follow us on Twitter. musical theatre production. Cory thanks Mr. Luchka and Mr. Labriola for being so patient and supportive of his creative development. LAVINNE CRUZ (Rydell High Student) is currently enrolled in Grade 10. She has performed with Our Lady of Fatima Choir (Grease) and in last year’s Theatre De La Salle production of Back to the 80’s. “I want to thank Mr. Labriola and Mr. Cherny for their SERVING direction, Melissa for the choreography, Mrs. McGroarty for helping us with our vocals, YOU FASTER and most of all, Mr. Luchka, for being hilarious and patient with us. Thank you to the cast - you’re my second family.” THAN LAUREN EASTHOPE (Rydell High Student) is in Grade 9 and has appeared in GREASED Theatre De La Salle’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2012) and Back to the LIGHTNING 80’s (2013). She thanks Mr. Luchka, Mr. Labriola, Mr. Cherny, Mrs. McGroarty, the cast and crew, and her mom who helped make the incredible costumes. ELIZABETH FRANGOS (Sandy Dumbrowski) is in Grade 10. She made her Theatre De La Salle debut in Back to the 80’s (2013) in the role of Kim Easton and is studying Drama at Del. Lizzie thanks her parents for encouraging her love of theatre, her brother Maxie for dueting with her at home, and the entire cast, crew, and directorial 3709 Chesswood Drive team for their love and support. Toronto, Ontario, M3J 2P6 PASCALE GENDRON (Rydell High Student) is a Grade 8 student making her 416.461.3542 | F. 416.778.7976 performing debut with Theatre De La Salle. She has previously appeared in the Star Toll Free 1.877.632.5742 Potential Studio’s production of Alice in Wonderland. “I would like to thank Mr. Luchka, Mr. [email protected] Cherny, Mr. Labriola, Mrs. McGroarty, and Mrs. Easthope. Thanks for everything! MAX GIBSON (Doody) is a Grade 9 student marking his Theatre De La Salle debut in Grease. Over the last two years, he has performed in productions at Northmount Explore. Empower. Achieve. School for Boys and is thrilled to be a part of this talented cast. Max thanks his parents for their support and his sister, Meg, for her guidance and encouragement. SOFIA GIVELOS (Jan) is in Grade 10 and played the role of Mel Easton in last year’s production of Back to the 80’s. She also appeared in the Ensemble of Theatre De La Salle’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. A talented singer, Sofia would like to thank her parents for supporting her interest in vocal music and encouraging her to pursue her passion. DANIEL GRANDILLI (Danny Zuko) will be graduating in June and makes his final appearance with Theatre De La Salle in this titular role. A singer and songwriter, Daniel has showcased his musical talents at Lasallian Idol, Del Coffee Houses, CoDella, and the CISMF. His ongoing musical collaboration with long-time friend Cory Bildfell is gaining momentum having launched their band Compass Rose. Daniel would like to thank all his teachers, parents, and friends for their continued support. A big thank you to Mr. Luchka Mr. Labriola, Mr. Cherny, and Mrs. McGroarty for their leadership and encouragement. Premium biscuits SIMON HAJJAR (Vince Fontaine) will be graduating from Del this year. He caught the acting bug last year when he was invited to make a guest appearance as a beat boxer in Theatre De La Salle’s Back to the 80’s. Thrilled by the audience’s reception to his short performance, Simon auditioned and secured the role of the legendary Vince Fontaine. Simon has become the official voice of Theatre De La Salle’s Grease. SAMANTHA HARGREAVES (Teen Angel) is a student in Grade 12 and Head Girl of this year’s Student Executive. She made her Theatre De La Salle debut last year in Back to the 80’s in the role of Ms. Sheena Brannigan. Samantha has performed with the Toronto Youth Theatre, competed at the CISMF at Roy Thompson Hall, and marched with the De La Salle Band at the Santa Claus Parade. She is also an accomplished national debater, having placed in the Top 10 several times. Samantha thanks her family for their support and Mr. Luchka and Mr. Labriola for all their creativity and hard work. LAUREN IAFRATE (Cha-Cha DiGregorio) is a Grade 10 student making her Theatre De La Salle debut in this production of Grease. She served as Stage Manager for last year’s Back to the 80’s and is doing double duty for this show as Stage Manager and Cha Cha. In fact, Lauren was asked to step into this iconic role at the beginning of this week following a casting emergency. Her enthusiasm, professionalism, and readiness to come to the rescue truly exemplify what Theatre De La Salle is all about. Thanks, Lauren! DAVID KIVLICHAN (Miller) will be graduating from Del in June. He played one of the Wise Men in a Nativity play when he was younger, and is thrilled to be making his Something Worth Smilin’ About! musical theatre debut in Theatre De La Salle’s Grease. Shout out to all his friends! TRISTAN LIPTON (Johnny Casino) graduated from Del in 2013 and is making a welcome return to the Theatre De La Salle Stage. Last year, he starred as Corey Palmer Sr. in Back to the 80‘s. He is the lead singer of the band Rusty Pelican (‘like’ them on Facebook!) Tristan thanks Mr. Luchka for the invitation to return, his friends for giving him their support, and the whole cast, crew, and creative team for their energy. ALEXA MARGORIAN (Rydell High Student) is a student in Grade 9 and is happy to be returning to Theatre De La Salle in yet another production this year. She appeared in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2012) and Back to the 80’s (2013). She wishes to thank God, her parents, friends, and her wonderful sister, Siena. Love you all!
GEOGRIOS MARMARAS (Eugene Florczyk) is a Grade 11 student who is making his theatrical debut in this production of Grease. He previously played Joseph in Senior Kindergarten and is currently studying Drama in Mr. Luchka’s Grade 11 Drama class. He would like to thank his dog for practicing his lines with him. | www.jkoverweel.com JOHNNY McGROARTY (Johnny Casino) graduated from De La Salle last June. He gave a show-stopping performance as Pharaoh in the 2012 production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and played the lead role of Cory Palmer Jr. in last year’s Back to the 80’s. Currently studying Chemical Engineering at U of T, Johnny has continued to pursue his love of theatre, appearing in SMC’s Grease (2013) and Skule Nite (2014). “Thanks to my family and friends for your support. Thanks to the behind-the-scenes people, especially my mother, father, and Mr. Luchka for their hard work and efforts.” MEGAN MELITON (Frenchy) is a Grade 11 student who made her first appearance on the Theatre De La Salle stage last year in the role of Laura Wilde in Back to the 80’s. She appeared in Michael Power’s “Pop Rocks Broadway” in 2012 and in small community theatre productions. She has also sung with the St. Benedict’s Children’s Choir (2010-2012). “Thanks to my loving parents, brother, friends, and all those who don’t THERE IS ANOTHER WAY mind my weirdness. Mr. Luchka, Mr. Labriola, and Mr. Cherny #GreatestCoachesEver MELISSA PAGLIALUNGA (Betty Rizzo) is a Grade 11 student who is excited to return to the Theatre De La Salle stage after appearing in last year’s Back to the 80’s in TO BUY GREAT WINE. the role of Cyndi Gibson. A member of the Grade 11 Drama class, she has over 10 years of competitive dance experience (jazz, hip-hop, lyrical and musical theatre). “I would like to thank our amazing cast and Mr. Luchka, Mr. Labriola, Mr. Cherny, and Mrs. McGroarty for all of their hard work. I am so excited for our production of Grease to hit the stage and so very thankful for such a fantastic year!” EDANA PELLICCIONE (Miss Lynch) is a Grade 12 student who will be graduating this June. She was awarded the 2012 and 2013 De La Salle Drama Awards and Use Promo Code to receive a 10% discount until June 15TH, 2014. has been dancing since the age of 3 with the Woodbridge School of Dance. She has “Grease” appeared in the Theatre De La Salle productions of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Back to the 80‘s. She thanks her family and friends for their awesome support; Mr. Luchka for a great three years - I’ve learned so much! To Mr. Labriola and Mr. Cherny for their wonderful efforts.” NICOLAS RIZZARDI (Sonny LaTierri) made his performance debut in a Grade 4 production of Anne of Green Gables. He is pleased to be part of the cast of Theatre De La Salle’s Grease. “I want to thank the cast, crew, and directors for all their hard work and dedication and to Johnny McGroarty for sacrificing his time to provide us with vocal coaching and inspiration.” OLIVIA ROHN (Rydell High Student) is in Grade 8 and appeared in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2012) and Back to the 80‘s (2013). She is also a member of the Toronto Children’s Chorus. Olivia expresses her thanks to all the directors for making this production possible and making it so much fun. ALESSANDRA SCONZA (Rydell High Student) has been dancing since the age of 4. She studies ballet, contemporary, and jazz with the Columbus Centre School of Dance. “Thank you to Mr. Luchka for this amazing opportunity. I enjoyed every minute of it! Thanks also to my fellow cast members for making this such a great experience!” With best wishes to the cast and crew of AMARA SURTH (Marty) is a Grade 11 student and an accomplished cellist and pianist. She has been performing on stage since the age of 5 and has studied jazz, ballet, Theatre De La Salle’s 2014 production of and tap. “Thank you to my amazing parents for their encouragement, my family for being there for me, and my incredible friends. I love you guys! XOXO CHLOE VERNICH (Rydell High Student) is a Grade 8 student who made her Theatre De La Salle debut in the 2013 production of Back to the 80’s. She completed triple threat training (singing, dancing, acting) at Toronto’s acclaimed Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts, studied ballet, and is currently exploring the circus arts. Chloe would like to thank Mr. Luchka, Melissa Virdo, Mrs. McGroarty, her parents, and all her friends for their support. T H E S Y N O P S I S We Go Together Here is Rydell High's senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding "Burger Palace Boys" and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking "Pink Ladies" in bobby sox We go together and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking Like rama lama lama ka dinga da dinga dong musical. Head "Greaser" Danny Zuko and new “good” girl Sandy Dumbrowski Remembered forever As shoo-bop sha wadda wadda yippity boom de boom try to relive the high school romance of their "Summer Nights" as the rest of Chang chang changitty chang shoo-bop the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as "Greased Lightnin'", That's the way it should be "Born to Hand-Jive", "Alone at the Drive-In Movie" recalling the music of Wah-oooh, yeah! Buddy Holly, Little Richard and Elvis Presley that became the soundtrack of a generation. An 8-year run on Broadway, a blockbuster Hollywood movie We're one of a kind Like dip da-dip da-dip doo-wop da doo-bee doo starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, and three subsequent revivals Our names are signed along with innumerable school and community productions place GREASE Boogedy boogedy boogedy boogedy among the world's most popular musicals. Shooby doo-wop she-bop Chang chang changitty chang shoo-bop GREASE is a musical in two acts. We'll always be like one, wa-wa-wa-waaah
This abridged version of the stage musical is slightly shorter and more When we go out at night And stars are shinin' bright suitable in content, but retains the fun-loving spirit and immortal songs Up in the skies above that make GREASE a favourite among rock and roll fans of all ages. Or at the high school dance Where you can find romance There will be one 20 minute intermission. Maybe it might be lo-oh-oh-oh-oh-ohve Concession snacks and beverages will be available in the Cafeteria. Rama lama lama ka dinga da dinga dong Shoo-bop sha wadda wadda yippity boom de boom T H E C R E W Chang chang changitty chang shoo-bop Dip da-dip da-dip doo-wop da doo-bee doo Stage Managers Boogedy boogedy boogedy boogedy Alyssa Arone Lauren Iafrate Shoo-be doo-wop she-bop Sha-na-na-na-na-na-na-na yippity dip de doom
Stage Crew Rama lama lama ka dinga da dinga dong Ziad Ashqar Amanda Kivlichan Shoo-bop sha wadda wadda yippity boom de boom Andrew Boyes Warick Maranan Chang chang changitty chang shoo-bop Sebastien Carman Christian Vernich Dip da-dip da-dip doo-wop da doo-bee doo Boogedy boogedy boogedy boogedy Michael Galloro Brandon Williams Shoo-be doo-wop she-bop Jack Hayes Jacob Wright Sha-na-na-na-na-na-na-na yippity dip de doom Front of House Wop ba-ba lu-mop and wop bam boom! Stephen Bateman Caleigh McGhee We're for each other Sawyer Buchanan Alessandro Peca Like a wop ba-ba lu-bop and wop bam boom Abigail DeFulviis Laura Rubino Just like my brother is Sha-na-na-na-na-na-na-na yippity dip de doom Liam Dolan Tredegar Shea Chang chang chanitty chang sha-bop We'll always be together Lighting and Sound Design Wha oooh, yeah! Nick Andison Patrick Andison Michael Luchka We'll always be together Taylor Armstrong Adam Jules Stefan Morhardt We'll always be together We'll always be together DE LA SALLE COLLEGE T H E C R E W Set Design and Construction Mr. Jerry McGroarty Mr. Rob McGroarty Mr. Michael Luchka Mr. Norman Lue Tam Mr. Johnny McGroarty Ms. Anne Hogan
Angela Abenoja Adrienne Fu Bridget McGlynn Ryan Pinto Philip Amador Nicholas Galletto Olivia Misasi Julia Rizzardi Gisele Beier Sofia Givelos Melissa Montana Olivia Rohn Celia Bildfell Charlie Harris Lauren Morante Victoria Tam Sawyer Buchanan Edwin Lee Sammy Najm Lisa Villenef Alvina Cheng Joyce Lee Melissa Paglialunga Maria-Cecilia Domenico Commisso Holly Rose Lorenzon Emily Pinho Walker-Genovese Aidan Curran Fionn MacCready Edana Pelliccione Maria-Victoria Thomas Dodig Siena Margorian Larissa Procska Walker-Genovese Elizabeth Frangos Sophia Mastrella We would like to thank the following individuals and organizations for their sponsorship and support of the Costume Design and Production De La Salle Sock Hop Wrap Party Mrs. Marlene McGroarty Mrs. Karen Easthope Mrs. Karen Kates Mr. Michael Luchka Mrs. Denise Bebenek Mrs. Diana DeFulviis Lauren Iafrate Alyssa Arone Mrs. Bruna Corbesi Mrs. Sylvia Ziebenhaus Claudio and Claudia Aversa Mrs. Sara Loconte Makeup and Hair Maria and Joseph Bozzo Mrs. Silvana Paura Olivia Belcastro Lauren Iafrate Mrs. Christine Heselmann Lisa and Carino Principe Yasmine Havlin Katrin Heselmann Live music entertainment provided by The Tim Bovaconti Band / Baby Come Back! Cast Photos and Display (Presley Park Entertainment) Mr. David Byrne
Promotions and Concessions Ms. Fiona Suddaby and Ms. Samantha Halpern
Ticket Sales and Advertising Mrs. Louise Debono and Mr. Michael Luchka Students in Grade 10, 11, and 12 Drama
Theatre Program Layout and Design Mr. Michael Luchka
Ushers courtesy of Door Prizes and Live Auction items generously donated by The De La Salle Cadet Corps De La Salle College “Oaklands” (Thanks to Maj. Joseph Nonato and 2Lt. Nathan Yiu) C R E D I T S ·The casting of Olivia Newton-John was John Travolta's idea, who said, De La Salle College “Oaklands” "there was no star I could think of better than Olivia. She had the perfect quality."
Br. Domenic Viggiani, FSC... President ·For the role of Rizzo, Carr originally lobbied Lucie Arnaz, daughter of Hollywood royalty Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Paramount was not impressed Mr. Joseph Pupo... Principal with her audition. The part went to the talented Stockard Channing who, Mrs. Kimberly Sibley... Vice Principal coincidentally, had costarred with Lucie Arnaz in the stage play Vanities in Mr. Howard Finewax... Director of Finance 1976. Mr. Nick Cipriani... Director of Operations ·While not really a sequel plot-wise, Grease 2, starred Michelle Pfeiffer Mr. Domenic Salerno... Director of Facilities (marking her debut in a feature film), Lorna Luft, and Maxwell Caulfield. The only original cast members to reprise their roles were Didi Conn (Frenchy), SPECIAL THANKS TO: Eddie Deezen (Eugene), Principal McGhee (Eve Arden), Doddy Goodman (Blanche), and Sid Caesar (Coach Calhoun). The film was panned by critics Mr. Karmi Alkarmy Mr. Robert Lundy and box office numbers were equally insubstantial. Mr. Barry Allard Ms. Pina Marchese Mr. Angelo Borrelli Mr. Stephen Mason ·Internationally, Grease was known as Brillantina (in Italy), Nos tempos de Mr. David Byrne Ms. Dawn Pear Brilhantina (in Brazil), Vaselina (in Mexico), and Pomade (in Hungary). It has grossed almost $400 million since its release in 1978. Mrs. Berta Carreco Ms. Gloria Remoquillo Mr. Gustavo Rogel Mrs. Maria Cevallo ·A reality competition show entitled Grease: You're The One That I Want was Ms. Anna Di Benedetto Mr. Larry Shields produced in 2007, with winners Max Crumm and Laura Osnes cast as the Ms. Christine Gorman Ms. Fiona Suddaby leads in the Tony-nominated Broadway revival. Mr. Stacey Greaves Mr. Craig Thompson Ms. Samantha Halpern Mr. Tadeusz Taranek ·Grease on Ice in 1999 featured Nancy Kerrigan as Sandy, Matt Williams as Danny, and Scott Davis as Kenickie. Mrs. Clara Amador Mrs. Mary Manarin Mrs. Denise Bebenek Mr. Johnny McGroarty ·On November 15, 2012, the hit FOX television series Glee paid tribute to Mrs. Laurie Bildfell Mrs. Lolita Osorio Grease with a special musical episode entitled “Glease.” Coincidentally, in 2010, Olivia-Newton John guest starred on Glee as a judge. Mrs. Bruna Corbesi Mr. Frank Peca & HW 7 Auto Mrs. Diana De Fulviis Mr. Andrij Sereda Rydell High School Honour Roll Mrs. Louise Debono Mr. and Mrs. Shea Mrs. Andrea Gibson Mr. George Tamburri Here's a partial list of performers who appeared in productions of Grease and Mr. Jim Gardner Mrs. Lee Vernich went on to successful careers in film, television, and theatre: Mrs. Karen Kates Mr. Jesse Weafer Mr. Tristan Lipton The Ziebenhaus Family !!Marilu Henner !!(Marty, '71) !!Adrienne Barbeau!(Rizzo, '72) !!Barry Bostwick !!(Danny, '72) The De La Salle Parent’s Association !!Patrick Swayze !! (Danny, '73) De La Salle College Student Executive 2013/2014 !!Debbie Gibson !!(Sandy, '93) The De La Salle College “Oaklands” Board of Directors !!Rosie O'Donnell !(Rizzo, '94) !!Billy Porter !!(Teen Angel, '94) All the parents of our cast members !!Megan Mullaly !!(Marty, '94) for their patience, encouragement, and love !!Brooke Shields !! (Rizzo, '95) and to all our private and corporate sponsors !!David Hasselhoff !(Danny, '96) for their generous support! MESSAGE from THE PRODUCER
My sister was obsessed with Grease at a very early age. I'm sure it Facts still ranks as one of her Top 5 all-time favourite musicals, along with Fun classics like Annie, Oliver, The Who's Tommy, and Les Misérables. I knew the music, of course, having heard it ad nauseum during her marathon ·In the film, Danny Zuko and his gang are viewings. I saw the way it moved the kids at a summer drama camp twenty years ago when we performed "We Go Together" as our camp known as the T-Birds, but in the stage show theme song. Admittedly, it is a fun and very campy musical, but one I've they're the Burger Palace Boys. Back then, the police would resisted doing because I believed it was one of those shows that had confiscate and burn a jacket with a gang's name on the back, so it was been overdone. According to a 2012-2013 Annual Play Survey cheaper for gang members to adopt the name of the place where they hung conducted by the Educational Theatre Association, Grease ranks 7th in out. the list of the Top 10 most produced musicals in North American high schools, behind such favourites as Beauty and the Beast (#1), Guys and Dolls (#2), and Legally Blonde: The Musical (#4). Did our school need to become another statistic ·The Pink Ladies were named after a real group of girls who wore pink on this theatrical survey? Originally, I had planned for our cast to tackle the 70's Gospel- jackets with cocktail glasses on them. They carried the guys' weapons in their themed Godspell, but was persuaded to trade parables for poodle skirts. In September, I purses, because the cops could not frisk girls. They could only pat down guys. proudly announced that Grease is the word for Theatre De La Salle’s 2013/2014 season! I have So, if you were at a big dance, the girls were the ones with the switchblades no regrets. and brass knuckles. In the summer of 1978, Grease was the word. Over 35 years and $394.6 million later, Grease is still the highest grossing Hollywood musical of all time. The original version of the ·Rydell High is named after 1960's teen idol, singer Bobby Rydell. stage musical was produced in 1971 in Chicago. The original Broadway production ran from 1972-1980 with a incredible 3,388 performances. There is no doubt that Grease - it’s sugary- ·Grease is the first and only Broadway show composed entirely on guitar. sweet songs, immortalized hand jives, high heels and greased wheels - is permanently stitched into our pop culture fabric, having defined an entire era. ·Creators Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey originally thought a musical with a 50's rock 'n' roll story would never work and the project was abandoned. They There are worse things I could do than taking the reigns of a high school musical production. Thankfully, I'm not alone. This year’s production of Grease is a creative collaboration of many reconsidered. talented students, staff, parents, and theatre industry professionals. My deepest gratitude is extended to my colleagues Glenn Cherny and Marc Labriola for their directorial leadership, ·As a kid, Jacobs took four guitar lessons, then realized he could teach creative input, and hours of dedicated time and effort to make our cast “go together.” Marlene himself the four chords necessary to play any rock 'n' roll song. The four and Jerry McGroarty - all those magic changes you made through costume design, set chords (C, A minor, F, and G7) were the inspiration for the song "Those Magic construction, and vocal training raised this show to a higher level. Our Stage Managers, Alyssa Arone and Lauren Iafrate - your enthusiasm, energy, and attention to detail have made you Changes" performed by Doody in the show. stars in your own right. Del graduates and Theatre De La Salle alumni Johnny McGroarty and Tristan Lipton - it’s obvious you are hopelessly devoted to our school and theatre. It was great ·One of the film's producers, Alan Carr, payed Jacobs and Casey $200,000 to have you back! Our choreographer, Melissa Virdo - you ARE the rock & roll party queen and for the film rights for Grease. His original choices for the roles of Danny and showed us that we were born to hand-jive. Jordann Zaza and your exceptional ensemble of Sandy were Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret. musicians - you got us shakin' at the high school hop. Thank you for your professionalism and patience. To our Technical Directors, Nick and Pat Andison - you are supreme and we all scream for your Grease lighting. To my family and friends, who are often neglected in the final ·John Travolta's involvement with Grease started when he was cast as months of rehearsal, thank you for allowing me to dedicate all my free time to this crazy Doody, the youngest member of the Burger Palace Boys, in the first national passion of mine. Finally, to the entire cast and crew of students - you make me proud to be a touring company of the stage musical in 1971. drama teacher. Your charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent are an inspiration to me and your energy and enthusiasm are infectious. It is thanks to your dedication and your parents’ ·The casting of Travolta as Danny Zuko in the 1978 feature film was an support, that Theatre De La Salle is alive and well. Whether you are still a Del student or have graduated and moved on to greater pursuits, know that you can always call Theatre De La Salle obvious choice, following his success as Vinnie Barbarino in the sitcom home. We will always be together. Come back and visit us! Welcome Back, Kotter (1975-1979) and his starring role in the film Saturday Night Fever a year earlier. But Paramount, the studio making Grease, had I hope our talented cast of singers, actors, and dancers demonstrates for you tonight that, another television star in mind - Henry Winkler, who played Arthur "Fonzie" over three decades later, Grease continues to be the word, because it's still "got groove, it's got Fonzarelli on the television series Happy Days. meaning. Grease is the time, it's the place, it's the motion. Grease is the way we are feeling." We hope you feel it right along with us! ·Entertainer Marie Osmond claimed she was the first choice for the role of Enjoy the show! Mr. M. Luchka Sandy, but turned it down on "moral grounds." I had me a blast!
Message from Message from Br. Domenic Viggiani, FSC Mr. Joseph Pupo President, De La Salle College “Oaklands” Principal, De La Salle College “Oaklands”
Dear De La Salle Theatre Patrons: De La Salle College, over its history, has produced many musicals and plays; It is hard to believe that this year's musical and since re-privatization, performances such as production first appeared on stage in 1971, when I entered high Oliver, The Sound of Music, The Importance of Being school. It was a smash hit - my first year of secondary school was Earnest, Inherit the Wind, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor less so! The film version, which people of my generation Dreamcoat have continued the school’s commitment to the Arts, remember more, came out in 1978 and with Saturday Night Fever while providing the school community an opportunity to share in ushered in the disco age. Some may look back with fondness on such a meaningful undertaking. This year should be no this time, and others are quite glad that disco is part of the past. different, as our talented students perform in our theatrical In any case, the world was for sure a simpler place and the production of Grease. events of the time seem to remind us that youth is spent in hope and anxiety, but hope prevails. Many volunteers have participated in several aspects of the performance. Whether students are acting, singing, dancing or I am often troubled that our youth today may not always participating in the management of the backstage, painting sets, find the joy and hope we experienced. At De La Salle, it is or building props, drama productions provide our students the task of the school to assist the home in creating memories of another medium that creates a spirit of community and hope and joy and supporting our young people in times of acknowledges their many gifts. anxiety. Music makes us feel better and for older generations, musicals transport us to other times to relive what We, as a school community, are proud of their efforts and we experienced and sometimes have forgotten. their dedication. I am confident that Grease will be fun to watch. Some of us, without hinting at our age, may even sing along as I am indebted to all those responsible for this year’s show. we recall some of the many songs and memorable lines from the Countless hours of preparation and rehearsals are just part of a hit movie and musical. After all, who did not want to be like theatre production. In taking on this task, our students have Danny Zuko or a member of the T-Birds? learned a great lesson - that things of quality are seldom attained without the sweat of the brow. I thank Mr. Luchka, his staff, and Special recognition and appreciation goes to Mr. Michael the entire cast and crew for being up to the challenge. Luchka. As artistic director, he has, once again, organized a successful performance. His efforts, commitment, energy, and passion for the College are commendable.
Please, come join the fun! Grease is the word!