Mill Valley High School Presents:

Gilbert & Sullivan’s

“The Pirates of Penzance” February 18, 19, 20, & 21, 2021

Directed by - Jon Copeland Music Director - Jessie Reimer

Assistant Directors - Orchestra Conductor- Jerry Howard Deb Steiner Kaia Minter Costume Coordination - Technical Director - Kristen Huang Renee Huey

Student Directors Madison Jensen*, Madelyn Augustine*, Avery Hansford*, & Alyssa Canning*

Student Choreographers Avery Hansford*, Madison Jensen*, Lauren Payne, & Ella Tow

Program and T-shirt design by Livi Soell

Seamstress – Addison McLaughlin

Name Gilbert cast Sullivan cast (Alpha by last) Performs Fri./Sat. Performs Thurs./Sun. Isabel Aerni* Constable off Madelyn Augustine* Pirate off Benjamin Baumgart Major General off Halie Becerra off Daughter Eleanor Boone Edith off Leif Campbell* Frederic off Finn Campbell Pirate King off

Alyssa Canning* off Daughter Garrett Cowen off Pirate Bethel Desta* Daughter off Alayna Dill off Pirate Jada Eggleston off Constable Asa Esparza Mabel off Emerson Esser Pirate off Mary Fabac Constable off Aiden Ferguson Pirate off Josie Foltz off Isabel Cassie Frias off Constable Sophie Hannam Sergeant off Carter Harvey off Frederic Brayden Heath off Pirate King Madeline Hopkins off Daughter

Sam Jaworski* Davy Davy Sophie Jaworski Daughter off Bryce Jennings off Pirate

Madison Jensen* Constable off Amit Kaushal off Pirate McKenzie Keltner Daughter off Name Gilbert Cast Sullivan Cast (Alpha by last) Performs Fri./Sat. Performs Thurs./Sun. Sydney Knapp off Sergeant Katelyn Kurovski* off Constable A.J. Lauer off Major General Addison McLaughlin* off Constable Bella Mehner Daughter off Amanda Mills* Constable off Tenley Moss Kate off Reece Moulthrop off Daughter Mason Mullen Pirate off Atticus O'Brien off Jack Hayley O'Keefe off Mabel Sean Olin Jack off Madeline Olivier off Pirate Kylie Overbaugh* Isabel off Allison Rader off Ruth Jackson Raven Pirate off Alayna Sappenfield off Kate Kimberly Schein* Constable off Tyler Smith Daughter Edith Molly Smith* Ruth off Renee Steinle off Constable Ella Tow Constable Constable

Parker Trollinger Esther off Christine Turner* off Esther Abigail Warren off Daughter Bret Weber Pirate Pirate

*Asterisk indicates membership in MVHS Troupe #7718 of International Thespian Society.

“Pirates Of Penzance” Scenes & Songs Act 1: Act 2: Scene 1 Scene 1 Pour, O Pour the Pirate Sherry - Oh, Dry the Glistening Tear - (Mabel & Daughters) (Pirates & Samuel) When the Foeman Bares his Steel - (Sergeant, When Fredric was a Little Lad - Constables, Mabel, Edith, & Daughters) (Ruth) Oh, Better Far to Live & Die - Scene 2 (Pirate king & Pirates) A Paradox -(Frederic, Ruth, and Pirate King) Away! Away! My Heart’s On Fire- (Ruth, Frederic, Scene 2 and Pirate King) Oh, False One, You Have Deceived He Loves Thee - (Mabel and Frederic) Me - (Frederic & Ruth) So This Is Love - (Mabel and Frederic)

Scene 3 Scene 3 Climbing over Rocky Mountain - When a Felon’s Not Engaged - (Sergeant & (Daughters) Constables) Oh, Is There Not One Maiden With Cat-Like Tread - (Constables) Breast - (Frederic & Daughters) Sighing Softly to the River - (Major General, Pirates, Poor Wandering One (Mabel & Constables) Daughters) Act II Finale - (The Company) How Beautifully Blue the Sky - (Mabel, Frederic, & Daughters) First Rate Possibility - (Frederic, Daughters and Pirates)

Scene 4 I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major General- (Major-General, Daughters, and Pirates) Act I Finale -( The Company)

Pit Orchestra John Fraka - Guitar Devin Kuhlman - Bass Jonny Pursell - Piano

Tech Crew Briana Bruno, Luke O’Neal , Jack Brown, Corben Keungkhamphong, Olivia Franco, Dayanara Trevizo, Natalia Hernandez, Izzy Parra Hurst, Katie Bonnstetter, and Abi Peters

Set Crew – Katelyn Kurovski, Garrett Cowen, Sean Olin, Tenley Moss, Madeline Olivier, Madison Jensen, Bret Weber, Aiden Ferguson, Anna Roberts, Addison McLaughlin, Benjamin Baumgart, Mary Fabac, Tyler Smith, Calli Rhodes, Peyton Wagoner, Lauren Jarvis, Bryce Jennings, Blue 4 Stagecraft class.

Many students dropped in at various times on Saturdays or after school to help out with set building, and we don’t have a complete list of everyone who pitched in. Please accept our sincere thanks if you ever helped with a paint brush or a power screwdriver or a broom!

Special Thanks To:

Mill Valley Administration Mill Valley Office Staff Dr. Holder Mill Valley Custodial Staff Superintendent Frank Darlene Deas - School Harwood Bookkeeper Lori Kurovski Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Howard, Sr. Monica Moseley Gail, Meghan & Tyler Howard Abigail Peterson Heidi Gutknecht - Copeland Amy Augustine

Our apologies to anyone who was missed in the acknowledgements. Please know we appreciate all of your efforts and hard work in making this show a success.

Freshman Bios - Emerson Esser (Pirate) - This is Emerson’s first She also participates in jazz band. If Halie was a pirate, her production at Mill Valley. She was previously in A funny pirate name would be Sir Barnacle. Break-a-leg Halie! thing happened on the way to the Death Star, Rebootilzation, The walking dwarfs, and Church Christmas Briana Bruno (Tech) - This is Briana’s second production musical. If Emerson was a pirate, her name would be at Mill Valley. She was previously in Newsies as Mrs. Cornish. Break-a-leg Emerson! Jacobi. If she was a pirate her pirate name would be Skippy. Break-a-leg Briana! Aiden Ferguson (Pirate) - This is Aiden’s first production at Mill Valley. He was previously in The Walking Dwarves Finn Campbell (Pirate King) - This is Finn’s second as Ham. If Aiden was a pirate, his name would be Cap'n production at Mill Valley. He was previously in Little Jaques Skullcrack. Break-a-leg Aiden! Mermaid two times and played a seagull and a sailor, High School Musical as Coach Bolton, and Newsies as Romeo. Madeline Hopkins (Daughter) - This is Maddie’s first He also participates in track and field. If Finn was a pirate, production at Mill Valley. She was previously in his pirate name would be Nikolai. Break-a-leg Finn! Rebootilzation and A funny thing happened on the way to the Death Star. She also participates in choir. If Maddy was a pirate, her name would be Maddy. Break-a-leg Maddy! Garrett Cowen (Pirate) - This is Garret’s second production at Mill Valley. He was previously in Newsies as AJ Lauer (Major General) - This AJ’s first production at a Delancey brother. If Garrett was a pirate, his pirate name Mill Valley. He was previously in Schoolhouse Rock as would be Johnny Longstocking. Break-a-leg Garrett! The Bill and Princess Whatsername as Rumplestiltskin and Hercules. He also participates in cross country. If AJ was a Alayna Dill (Pirate) - This is Alayna’s second production pirate, his pirate name would be Pirate. Break-a-leg AJ! at Mill Valley. She was previously in Newsies in the ensemble. She also participates in swimming. If Alayna Tenley Moss (Kate) - This Tenley’s first production at was a pirate, her pirate name would be Alayna. Break-a-leg Mill Valley. She was previously in Princess Whatsername. Alayna! She also participates in track . If Tenley was a pirate, her pirate name would be Percy Parrit. Break-a-leg Tenley. Asa Esparza (Mabel) - This is Asa’s second production at Mill Valley. She was previously in Game of Tiaras as Mrs. Madeline Olivier (Pirate) - This is Maddy’s first Potts, C3PO in A Funny Thing Happened on The Way to production at Mill Valley. She was previously in Princess the Death Star, Pops in Rebootilization, and Hannah in Whatsername as The Queen of the South. If Maddy was a Newsies. She also participates in Women's empowerment pirate, her pirate name would be I Don’t Know. Break-a- club, Acapella, and Girl Scouts. If Asa was a pirate, her leg Maddy! name would be Peg-leg Peggy. Break-a-leg Asa!

Renee Steinle (Constable) - This is Renee’s first Josie Foltz (Isabel) - This is Josie's second production at production at Mill Valley. She was previously in Princess Mill Valley. She was previously in Newsies as Les. She Whatsername. If Renee was a pirate, her name would be also participates in choir. If Josie was a pirate, her pirate Pirate. Break-a-leg Renee! name would be Isla. Break-a-leg Josie!

Abigail Warren (Daughter) - This is Abigail’s first Cassie Frias (Constable) - This is Cassie’s second production at Mill Valley. If Abigail was a pirate, her name production at Mill Valley. She was previously in a would be Captain Gail Sparrow. Break-a-leg Abigail! Ensemble in Lion King, an Ewok in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Death Star, Mrs. Bucket & Ensemble in Willy Wonka, Assistant #2 in Rebootilzation, Cora and Speed Tapper in Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Spot Conlon in Newsies. She also participates in gymnastics, band, and soccer. If Cassie was a pirate, her name would be Fortune McFrias. Break-a-leg Cassie!

Carter Harvey (Frederic) - This is Carter’s second production at Mill Valley. He was previously in Newsies as Crutchie. He also performs theater with CYT, and in his band Holiday Drive. If Carter was a pirate, his pirate name would be Tom Jones. Break-a-leg Carter! More Sophomore Bios -

Sophomore Bios - Brayden Heath (Pirate King) - This is Brayden’s second production at Mill Valley. He was previously in Newsies as Halie Becerra (Daughter) - This is Halie’s second Romeo. He also participates in Theatre of Imagination. If production at Mill Valley. She was previously in Newsies. Brayden was a pirate, his pirate name would be Greg. Break-a-leg Brayden!

Sophie Jaworski (Daughter) - This is Sophie’s second production at Mill Valley. She was previously in Newsies. She also participates in a Young Republicans club. If Sophie was a pirate, her pirate name would be Jaws. Break- a-leg Sophie!

Bryce Jennings (Pirate) - This is Bryce’s second production at Mill Valley. He was previously in Newsies. He also participates in Cross Country, Repertory theater, and a youth group. If Bryce was a pirate, his name would be Captain McKraken. Break-a-leg Bryce!

Amit Kaushal (Pirate) - This is Amit’s first production at Junior Bios - Mill Valley. He also participates in Project Lit, Quiz bowl, and GSA. If Amit was a pirate, his name would be Isabel Aerni* (Constable) - This is Isabel's fifth Superstorm. Break-a-leg Amit! production at Mill Valley. She was previously in Once

upon a mattress in an ensemble, The Boyfriend in an McKenzie Keltner (Daughter) - This is McKenzie’s ensemble, Newsies as Jojo, and 10 ways to survive a zombie second production at Mill Valley. She was previously in apocalypse. She also participates in JLC, and Student Newsies as an ensemble member. She also participates in Leadership. If Isabel was a pirate, her pirate name would be band. If Mckenzie was a pirate, her name would be Karl. Break-a-leg Isabel! McKenzie. Break-a-leg McKenzie!

Benjamin Baumgart (Major General) - This is Ben’s first production at Mill Valley. He also participates in Bella Mehner (Daughter) - This is Bella’s second French Club, Science Olympiad, Quiz Bowl, and marching production at Mill Valley. She was previously in Newsies band. If Benjamin was a pirate, his name would be Benny as a newsie. If Bella was a pirate, her pirate name would be Boy. Break-a-leg Ben! Greg. Break-a-leg Bella! Jack Brown (Tech) - Reece Moulthrop (Daughter) - This is Reece’s first This is Jack’s second production at Mill Valley. He also did production at Mill Valley. She was previously in Game of tech for Newsies. If Jack was a pirate, his name would be Tiaras as the blood squad, A funny thing happened on the Jack. way to the death star as a stormtrooper, Rebootilization as junior junior, and Sleeping Beauty the Musical as the king. Alyssa Canning* (Daughter) - This is Alyssa’s sixth She also participates in tennis, stuco, and Blue Crew. If production at Mill Valley. She was previously in Game of Reece was a pirate, her name would be Hot Dog Tiaras as a Soldier, Something Funny Happened on the McGroovy. Break-a-leg Reece! Death Star as Optimus Prime, Once Upon a Mattress in Ensemble, The Boyfriend in Ensemble, Newsies as Atticus O'Brien (Jack) - This is Atticus’s second Nun/Customer/Scab, 10 Ways to Survive a Zombie production at Mill Valley. He was previously in Newsies as Apocalypse as Herself, and Fantasticks as a crewmember a Delancey brother. He also participates in lacrosse, and and The Hand. She also participates in Relay for Life, MV plays both violin, and guitar. If Atticus was a pirate, his Outreach, Resist. If Alyssa was a pirate, her pirate name name would be Atticus the Pirate. Break-a-leg Atticus! would be RRRRRocky RRRRoad. Break-a-leg Alyssa!

Sean Olin (Jack) - This is Sean’s second production at Mill Valley. He was previously in Newsies as Henry. He also participates in band and Boy Scouts. If Sean was a pirate, his name would be Old Skinny. Break-a-leg Sean!

Luke O’Neal (Tech) - This is Luke’s second production at Mill Valley. He was previously in Newsies as Pulitzer. If Luke was a pirate, his name would be Sail Sally. Break-a- leg, Luke!

Mason Mullen (Pirate) - This is Mason’s first production at Mill Valley. He also participates in tennis. If Mason was a pirate, his pirate name would be Andersmith or James. Break-a-leg Mason!

Hayley O’Keefe (Mabel) - This is Hayley’s third production at Mill Valley. She was previously in The Boyfriend in ensemble and Newsies as Hannah. She also participates in choir at Mill Valley and outside of school. She also does voice and piano lessons. If Hayley was a pirate, her name would be Tink. Break-a-leg Hayley!

Lauren Payne (Choreographer) - This is Lauren's first production at Mill Valley. She also participates in broadcast, JLC, and dances outside of school. If she was a pirate, her name would be Jack Sparrow. Break-a-leg Lauren!

Allison Rader (Ruth) - This is Allison’s first production at Mill Valley. She also participates in softball. If Allison was a pirate, her pirate name would be The Flying Dutchman. Break-a-leg Allison!

Jackson Raven (Pirate) - This is Jackson’s first production at Mill Valley. He also participates in choir. If Jackson was a pirate, his name would be Blind Beard. More Junior Bios - Break-a-leg Jackson!

Jada Eggleston (Constable) - This is Jada’s third Ella Tow (Constable) - This is Ella’s second production at production at Mill Valley. She was previously in The Mill Valley. She was previously in Newsies as Bowery Boyfriend in the dance ensemble, and Newsies as a Beauty/Newsie. She also participates in choir, track, cross Browery Beauty. She also participates in Cross country, country, NHS, and dances outside of school. If Ella was a bowling, track and field, NHS, and FCA. If Jada was a pirate, her name would Tinkerbell. Break-a-leg Ella! pirate, her name would be Jadarrrrrrrrr. Break-a-leg Jada! Dayanara Trevizo (Set Crew) - This is Dayanara’s fourth Mary Fabac (Constable) - This is Mary’s fifth production production at Mill Valley. She also did set for Once Upon a at Mill Valley. She was previously Sleeping Beauty, Willy Mattress, The Boyfriend, and Newsies. If Dayanara was a Wonka, Once Upon A Mattress, The Boyfriend, Anything pirate, her name would be Dayanarrra. Goes, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Newsies, and The Importance of Being Ernest. She also participates in dance Christine Turner* (Esther) - This is Christine’s fifth (outside of school) and choir. If Mary was a pirate, her production at Mill Valley. She was previously in The name would be Strumy crackers McSnoozy. Break-a-leg Boyfriend as an ensemble, Once upon a mattress- as an Mary! ensemble, The importance of being earnest as Cecily Cardew, and Newsies as a nun, customer, and scab. She Corben Keungkhamphong (Set Crew) - This is Corben’s also participates in NHS, Thespians, and Broadcast. If fourth production at Mill Valley. He also did set for Once Christine was a pirate, her name would be Blondie. Break- Upon a Mattress, The Boyfriend, and Newsies. If Corben a-leg Christine! was a pirate, his name would be Sir Grrr. Bret Weber* (Pirate) - This is Bret’s fourth Mill Valley Production. He was previously in Once Upon A Mattress as a crew, The Boyfriend as Pierre, and Newsies as Finch. He Katelyn Kurovski* (Constable) - This is Katelyn’s also participates in NHS, Student body Vice President second Mill Valley production. She was previously in If All (Stuco), Band, Relay for Life, JLC and SLT, DECA. If Bret That Twitters is Not Gold as Twittering’s Assistant, Game was a pirate, his name would be Bret. Break-a-leg Bret! of Tiaras as Smeagol, Shrek: The Musical in the ensemble, Star Wars: The Musical as Emperor Palpatine, and Newsies as Buttons. If Katelyn was a pirate, her pirate name would be Chip. Break-a-leg Katelyn!

Senior Bios - include majoring in marketing to go into sales, and is still undecided on a college. Sophie's favorite quote is Madelyn Augustine* (Pirate) - This is Madelyn’s seventh “Everything happens for a reason”. Break-a-leg Sophie! production at Mill Valley. She was previously in the ensemble in 42nd Street, had a bit part in Pride and Avery Hansford* (Choreographer) - This is Avery’s Prejudice, ensemble and the Herald in Once Upon a sixth production at Mill Valley. She was previously in 42nd Mattress, Ms. Wellington in You Can't Take it With You, Street as Ethel, Pride and Prejudice as Millicent, Once and ensemble and Nunzio in Newsies. She is also the Upon a Mattress as a Soft Shoe, The Boyfriend in the dance President of the GSA and participates in Young Democrats ensemble, and Newsies as Les. She also participates in Club and Thespians. Madelyn’s plans after high school thespians. Avery’s plans after high school include going to include attending Lindenwood University to major in K-State and majoring in secondary education. Avery’s secondary education and minor in gender studies. I hope to favorite quote is “Pogchamp” -Tommyinnit. Break-a-leg become a history teacher one day! Madelyn’s favorite Avery! quote is "Hmm... this better not awaken anything in me-"

Dean Pelton, Community. Break-a-leg Madelyn!

Eleanor Boone (Edith) - This is Eleanor’s first production at Mill Valley. She also participates in student council, Student Leadership Team, Relay for Life, NHS, Jaguar Leadership Corps, and choir. Eleanor’s plans after high school include majoring in Political Science with a minor in Psychology, and still Undecided on a college. Eleanor’s favorite quote is "An apple a day keeps anyone away if you throw it hard enough" - Sir Isaac Newton. Break-a-leg Eleanor!

Leif Campbell* (Frederic) - This is Leif’s sixth production at Mill Valley. He was previously in 42nd Street as Bert, Once upon a Mattress as Dauntless, Newsies as Jack, She Loves Me as ensemble, and Fantasticks as Matt. He also participates in band, student tech, drumline, track, cross country, broadcast journalism, Tri-M, and NHS. His plans after high school include attending KU and majoring in business administration. Leif’s favorite quote is “---”. Sam Jaworski* (Davey) - This is Sam’s sixth production Break-a-leg Leif! at Mill Valley. He was previously in Pride and Prejudice

Beth Desta* (Daughter) - This is Beth’s seventh as a ballroom guest, Once Upon a Mattress as a knight, You production at Mill Valley. She was previously in 42nd Can't Take it With You as a G-man, The Boyfriend as street in the winter garden theater, Pride and Prejudice as a Marcel, and Newsies as Albert. He also participates in band ballroom dancer, Once Upon a Mattress in the Camelot and drumline. Sam’s plans after high school include going ensemble, The Boyfriend as Garçon, and Newsies as to KU majoring in biology and on Pre vet track. Sam’s Snyder. She also participates in choir and thespians. Beth’s favorite quote is “Our lives are defined by opportunities plans after high school include going to K-state and even the ones we miss” Break-a-leg Sam! majoring in criminology and political science. Beth’s favorite quote is “If you’re happy doing what you’re doing, Madison Jensen* (Constable and Choreographer) - This nobody can tell you you’re not successful” -Harry Styles. is Madison’s seventh production at Mill Valley. She was Break-a-leg Beth! previously in 42nd Street as Gladys, Pride and Prejudice as Millicent, Once Upon a Mattress as a Soft Shoe, The John Fraka (Pit) - This is John’s third production at Mill Boyfriend in the dance ensemble, Newsies as a Bowery Valley. He was previously in the pit for Newsies, and Beauty and 10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse as appeared onstage at the Tax Man in You Can’t Take it With the cheerleader. She also participates in Mill Valley Cheer, You. He also participates in Band, NHS, and NEHS. John's SLT, and thespians. Madison’s plans after high school plans after high school include Majoring in electrical include going to KU and majoring in Nursing. Madison’s engineering at KU. John’s favorite quote is “I am Jonny F” favorite quote is “I knew I shouldn’t have gotten out of bed Break-a-leg John! today”- Squidward. Break-a-leg Madison!

Sophie Hannam (The Sergeant) - This is Sophie’s Sydney Knapp (The Sergeant) - This is Sydney’s fourth seventh production at Mill Valley. She was previously in production at Mill Valley. She was previously in Pride and Newsies as a Finch, Pride and Prejudice as Caroline Prejudice, The Boyfriend in an ensemble, & Newsies as Bingley, Steel Magnolias as Truvy, Once Upon a Mattress Specs. She also participates in band, NHS, and color guard. as Princess 12, 42nd Street in an Ensemble, and The Sydney’s plans after high school include going to JCCC for Importance of being Ernest as Gwendolyn. She also a year then to Pitt state for mass communication. Sydney’s participates in bowling, NHS, NEHS, Spanish NHS, SLT, favorite quote is “A family made, a family lost, there in and choir (president). Sophie’s plans after high school your heart we still remain” -unknown. Break-a-leg Sydney! More Senior Bios - Alayna Sappenfield (Kate) - This is Alayna’s fourth production at Mill Valley. She was previously Snyder in Devin Kuhlman (Pit) - This is Devin’s third production at Newsies, Lady in Waiting in Once upon a Mattress, and Mill Valley. He was previously in Once upon a mattress, Beach Belle in The Boyfriend. She also participates in and Newsies. He also participates in band, bowling, and GSA, and creative writing club. Alayna’s plans after high track. Devin’s plans after high school include joining the school include to go to Emporia State University to become air force, and he wants to major in computer graphics. a special education teacher. Alayna’s favorite quote is “I Devin’s Favorite quote is “Do what you can, with what you am choosing to believe the future can still be beautiful” have” - Teddy Roosevelt. Break-a-leg Devin! MHN. Break-a-leg Alayna!

Addison McLaughlin* (Constable) - This is Addison’s fourth production at Mill Valley. She was previously in 42nd Street in the Winter Garden ensemble, Once Upon a Mattress in an ensemble, and Newsies as Elmer. She also participates in NHS, National Art Honors Society, National Thespian Honors Society, Chemistry Honors Society. Addison’s plans after high school include the study of biomedical engineering, but is undecided about what school she will attend. Her favorite quote is “All the world’s a stage and most of us are desperately unrehearsed.” – Seán O’Casey. Break-a-leg Addison

Amanda Mills (Constable)* - This is Amanda’s third production at Mill Valley. She was previously in Once Kimberly Schein* (Constable) - This is Kimberly’s Upon A Mattress, The Boyfriend as Phyllis, and Newsies. seventh Mill Valley Production. She was previously in She also participates in Broadcast. Amanda’s plans after 42nd street in the Winter garden ensemble, Once upon a high school include going to KU for film and media. mattress in the Excalibur ensemble, Harvey as Aunt Ethel, Amanda’s favorite quote is “Some beautiful paths can’t be The Boyfriend as a School girl, Steel Magnolias as Clairee, discovered without getting lost.” Break-a-leg Amanda! Foster in the Ensemble, Newsies as Mush, and 10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse as herself. She also Kylie Overbaugh (Isabel)* - This is Kylie’s sixth participates in choir and dances outside of school. production at Mill Valley. She was previously in 42nd Kimberly’s plans after high school include going to BYU- Street in the Winter Garden ensemble, Pride and prejudice Idaho to major in Graphic Design and take some drama as a ballroom dancer, Once Upon a Mattress in the classes on the side. Kimberly’s favorite quote is “If you Camelot ensemble, The Boyfriend as a beach belle, and were waiting for the opportune moment, that was it” -Jack Newsies as Tommy Boy. She also participates in NHS, Sparrow. Break-a-leg Kimberly! NAHS, thespians, Relay for Life committee, and broadcast. Kylie’s plans after high school include to attend either the Molly Smith* (Ruth) - This is Molly’s seventh production University of Central Florida or Missouri State University at Mill Valley. She was previously in the Winter Garden to major in hospitality and tourism management. Kylie’s ensemble in 42nd Street, set crew in She Loves Me, Mrs. favorite quote is “Mr. Worldwide”. Break-a-leg Kylie! Cooper in Pride and Prejudice, Waiter in Once Upon a Mattress, Fay in The Boyfriend, and Specs in Newsies. She Abi Peters (Tech) - This is Abi’s fourth production at Mill also participates in band and yearbook. Molly’s plans after Valley. She was previously in Once upon a mattress, Pride high school include going to the KU with an undecided and Prejudice, and Newsies. She also participates in French major, probably digital communications and business. honor society as the president, student director for the Molly’s favorite quote is “life really be like that middle school, member of the French club, SWE, and sometimes” Break-a-leg Molly! editor of literary magazines. Abi’s Plans after high school include attending Pittsburg State University, and majoring Tyler Smith (Edith) - This is Tyler’s second production at in nursing. Abi’s favorite quote is “We become what we Mill Valley. She was previously in Newsies. She also think about” - E.N. Break-a-leg Abi! participates in track and choir. Tyler’s plans after high school include going to study Forensic Chemistry at Jon Pursell (Pit) - This is Jon’s first production at Mill Washburn University. Tyler’s favorite quote is "One must Valley. He also participates in band, NHS, and club soccer. always dare, darling" - Freak Show. Break-a-leg Tyler! John’s plans after high school include majoring in computer science, and is still undecided on the college. Parker Trollinger (Esther) - This is Parker’s first John’s favorite quote is “I am Jonny P”. Break-a-leg John! production at Mill Valley. She also participates in NHS, and club soccer. Parker’s plans after high school include attending the University of Arizona for business. Parker’s favorite quote is “So often in life, things that you regard as an impediment turn out to be great, good fortune” -Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Break-a-leg Parker!

Director Notes -

Jessie Reimer - Congratulations to the cast and crew of Pirates of Penzance! Your perseverance and hard work during these unprecedented times has paid off and you have put together a wonderful operetta! I’ve enjoyed working with you on this production and thank you for your time and effort during the rehearsal process. You’ve come a long way since our first read through of this challenging music, especially on those monstrous act finales!! You all should be so proud; I know I am! Break a leg!

Kristen Huang - It’s been an interesting time for the theater department this year, and I’m so thankful to all the actors and their families for the patience and grace you’ve given. Thank you to all the family members who pitched in to help put costumes together, hemmed or stitched or altered or ordered, and just generally supported the musical in any way at all. Thanks especially to Addie McLaughlin for all her extra work on the costumes, and to Kaia Minter and the stagecraft students for their help with sewing. It takes a village, and I’m glad I live in yours!

Deb Steiner – My thanks to the cast and pit for making “Pirates of Penzance” such a fun experience. There may be only three of you, but you are a pit orchestra that is small but mighty! It has been a pleasure to witness your hard work and see the progress you have made since our first read-through. I appreciate your dedication and have enjoyed getting to work with you on this production. Thank you to the parents, audience and friends of Mill Valley for your support of the performing arts! Enjoy the first musical in the new Theatre!!

Renee Huey – It has been an absolute pleasure getting to work with everyone on the Musical this year. I have only even seen musicals from the inside of the pit below, so this has been a great shift in perspective. The tech crew has done incredibly well with all of our new technology and adapting to changes. It is very exciting to have a brand new space and think of all the new possibilities that will come with it. You all should be so proud of your work and the product you have created!

I want to thank Jon Copeland for letting me be a part of a wonderful performance in our new Performing Arts Center. He brings out the best in these students and it shows how much they love working with him. He has been put through a lot of hurdles this year, but he has persevered through them with the help of the cast and crew. And had a smile behind his mask and shield the whole time! Thank you and here’s to more to come!

Jerry Howard – Cast and Crew, Nicely Done! You guys have takin’ on a very challenging show and I am amazed by your talents and gifts. Your character on and off stage is something to take great pride in and I am very blessed to be a part of such an amazing cast. “You guys are the BEST!” To my crew I want to say “Excellent work.” You have shown up on Saturdays and after school to put in many hours of building and painting. I am proud of the effort you put forth and the quality of individuals that you are. Although your performances are often unseen, they are never unrecognized. This show couldn’t exist without you. “You’re Amazing!” I also want to thank my Graphic Design classes for working on program cover ideas. You guys did a nice job! To the parents of these very gifted young people, let me say “thank you”. Mr. Copeland and I truly thank you for blessing us with your kids. You should be very proud of them and I hope that they continue to receive your support.

Jon Copeland - Farce (noun) - a comedy that aims at entertaining the audience through situations that are highly exaggerated, extravagant, ridiculous, absurd, and improbable.

The previous is a definition that appears in Wikipedia. “The Pirates previous shows. And indeed, they did find the joy, and shared that of Penzance” is a true farce, in the best sense of the word. There is joy with me as I watched them succeed and triumph through the also much about the current school year that seems quite farcical. process. We learned to embrace the “farce” of it all, and we hope One could certainly make the case that attempting to put on an you will join us tonight in embracing the “farce”. operetta during a pandemic, with all of the obstacles and limitations such conditions present, is extravagant, absurd, and We are so grateful to be in this beautiful new Performing Arts yes, improbable. To think that the challenge of performing Gilbert Center. We extend our gratitude to the community who passed the and Sullivan, with all of the patter songs, operatic singing and bond, as well as the district personnel who have done so much to broadly portrayed emotions must be met while wearing a mask that prepare this space, namely Steve Deghand and Deb Atwell. Everett covers half of the face seems utterly ridiculous. And yet, these Dexter, Huston Ward, Robert Ledo, and Scott Hazelitt are among students have determined to undertake just such a task. the key experts in design, construction and technical theater who, along with their cohorts, have made this space possible and to The wonderful thing about this project has been that in spite of all whom we are indebted. You are part of this premiere as the of the changes from the way we’ve always done things, in spite of audience of the first mainstage Musical presented here. Thank you for helping us christen our new space. all that is different this year, the important things are still present. Once the students accepted the masks, the socially distanced A special thanks to my colleagues in the performing arts blocking, and all of the other considerations that had to be adhered department, who, as always, have supported me and the theatre to in these unusual times, the work was the same. The goal kids in a multitude of ways. I’m truly blessed to get to co-create remained, as it always had been, to create interesting characters, with these awesome artists, these wonderful people. discover the best way to portray the events and emotions of the story, and find the joy in the process. I also want to express appreciation to all of the parents who have assisted and encouraged their children in this endeavor. From the After all, all shows have their challenges. As a director, I have actors, to the tech crew, to the pit orchestra, their commitment has found that every script is a unique enigma that must be grappled been impressive, and I know it would not have been possible with; a distinct riddle that must be solved. No two shows are alike without the contributions of you, the parents. and so you can’t ever direct a show the same way you directed the Thanks also goes to my wife, Heidi, who has to live with each last show. Even without the pandemic, “Pirates of Penzance” is a show I direct for almost a year as she hears me muse, brainstorm deceptively difficult show, with great vocal demands placed upon and think out loud from the first day I select a show to the last day the cast, many of whom have never been in a musical before. The of performance. I’m sure she finds being married to me a farce.  stipulations of the pandemic merely served to change the nature of the challenges in the process of putting on this show. Much as one On behalf of these awesome students, thank you for being here would navigate unknown terrain the first time one worked in a tonight as we explore the extravagant, ridiculous, and absurd for specific genre, such as Kabuki or Shakespeare, the masks and just a little while. May the farce be with you. socially distanced blocking have become conventions of a new way of presenting a story on the stage. Mr. Copeland

All of this is merely to say that I applaud the student actors and student choreographers who had the tenacity to work through the frustration of dealing with conditions unlike any they had faced in