Welcome to the Highlands High School HARRISON’S production of Bar & Grille Fine dining in a relaxed environment featuring American Cuisine including Prime cut steaks, chops, seafood, pastas, a delicious assortment of sandwiches, soup and salads, as well as hand tossed pizza. Also serving Sunday brunch, private banquet room for up to 60 people available. Large 35 seat horseshoe shaped bar lined with large plasma TVs. Based on a Disney Channel Original Movie Written by Peter Barsocchini Book by David Simpatico 1840 Union Avenue Songs by Matthew Gerrard and Robbie Nevil; Ray Cham, Greg Cham and Andrew Seeley; Randy Petersen and Kevin Quinn; Andy Dodd and Adam Watts; Bryan Louiselle; Natrona Heights David N. Lawrence and Faye Greenberg; Jamie Houston (Located in the Heights Plaza) Music Adapted, Arranged and Produced by Bryan Louiselle 724-226-3500 March 2, 3 & 4, 2012 Highlands High School Auditorium Highlands School District Visit Highlands on the web at www.GoldenRams.com. Like Us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HighlandsSD. HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL ON STAGE is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). Proud to be All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. PUBLIC EDUCATION. Follow Us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/HighlandsSD. Phone 212-541-4684 Fax 212-397-4684 www.MTIshows.com About Acknowledgements HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Highlands School Board While on their family vacations, high school jock and basketball star Troy and brainy Dr. Joseph Latess, Superintendent Gabriella - two teens who are worlds apart - meet. During a karaoke contest (Start of Something New) they discover their love for singing, and an interest in each other. After Mr. Patrick Graczyk, Assistant to the Superintendent vacation, Troy discovers that Gabriella is the new girl at East High. Still a bit inspired by their holiday vacation performance, Troy and Gabriella both decide to audition for the school musi- Highlands Administrators & Supervisors cal. Troy's best friend Chad and Gabriella's new friend Taylor discourage them from carrying High School Principals: Ms. Cathy Russo & Mr. Shawn Bennis out their plans. Troy comes to his senses and immerses himself back into basketball and the championship (Get'cha Head in the Game). Taylor does some online research and discov- Highlands Music Department ers Gabriella is a scholastic superstar and quickly recruits her for the decathalon competition. Highlands Security & Custodial Staffs Sharpay and Ryan - the ruling school play stars - are also gearing up for yet anoth- er starring role in the school musical, and they've made it very clear that everyone else bet- Parent Volunteers ter stay out of their way! Auditions begin and all the hopefuls try out for Ms. Darbus, East High's English and Drama teacher (What I've Been Looking For). Not knowing each other's plan, both Troy and Gabriella decide to secretly audition and sneak into the school theatre - but too late, the auditions have just ended. Kelsi, the show's student composer, feels sorry for KC&C Printing them, and at Troy's request, plays the song for them to sing together (What I’ve Been Looking For Reprise). Ms. Darbus just happens to hear their performance and gives them for helping with T-shirts a callback. Well, Sharpay is furious! How dare they break the “rules” of East High! The whole school agrees and everyone chimes in during a lunch break (Stick to the Status Quo). As everyone is busy practicing for callbacks, Sharpay is plotting her revenge, the basketball team wants their star player back, and the scholastic team wants their new braini- ac to help them win the decathalon. After Chad and Taylor’s plan to win their friends back Kittanning High School seems to have worked, Gabriella is crushed that Troy would turn his back on her and their singing dreams (When There Was Me and You). Eventually, Chad and Taylor feel terrible that they’ve manipulated their friends for for use of their their own selfish needs and confess to Troy and Gabriella – they put their heads together to help win the basketball game, the decathalon and hopefully get them over to the callbacks Wildcats mascot costume just in time. Sharpay and Ryan pull off a polished performance (Bop to the Top) and are a shoe-in for the starring roles. Once again, Troy and Gabriella arrive too late for their callback, and basketball uniforms due to Sharpay’s conniving plans and are out of the running. But the whole school rallies behind them and they pull off a fantastic performance (Breaking Free). Sharpay’s iciness melts away and the whole school comes together as winners (We’re All in This Together). A Note from SpecialTHANKS the director Sincere thanks to our community friends and corporate sponsors for their generous donations and monetary gifts to our Sweethearts Prom On behalf of the Highlands High School Musical fundraiser and to the musical production. Theater, it is our honor to be the first school in the region Janet Armstrong to present Disney's High School Musical: On Stage! This classic story has something for students Kristine Hrivnak Sean Dicer Photos Olive Garden and parents alike to enjoy, with characters we can relate Christine Spece Little Caesars Pizza Shop Wendy’s to. We sought a musical that would become a full school Diana Magnanti Anchor Inn Five Guys Burger and Fries production. We found a musical that showcased that all Pam Swierczewski Deb Lehew Phillippi’s Pizzeria members of society: whether a jock, brainiac, outcast or Jennifer Luzik thespian, everyone can come together for a common Fox’s Pizza Pizza Hut good. These familiar themes are brought to life within A Note from Danielle’s Hair Salon Sam’s Club A & B Pizza this musical. The production creates a theatrical presen- Polished to Perfection Subway Do Drop Inn tation for all ages that is both familiar and innovative. Michael Zeiler Eat ‘n Park Restaurants Marnie Kosmal On a personal note, I am humbled by the oppor- the Jill Cassidy Jennifer Goldberg Kathy Black tunity to be part of this production, my second as direc- tor, since I graduated from Highlands in 2003. I vividly producers Beauty and Bath Salon Musical Cast and Crew Justine Long-Meyers recall the excitement as a student performing in produc- Carrie Fox Musical Production Staff Pass & Seymour tions with excellent teachers and mentors. Together with It has been our honor and our pleasure to Laura Thimons Tarentum Station Allegheny Safe & Lock all the staff and volunteers, our goal has been to provide help bring the magic of musical theater to the Pam Miller J & S Pizza Arnold’s Hardware the opportunity for our students to have a similar experi- Highlands High School auditorium. We are blessed ence that they will always remember as they continue to Highlands Athletic Department: Czekalski Real Estate Allegheny Lumber to have had a talented and gifted group of young grow and learn throughout their lives. people and adults who work countless hours to Matt Bonislawski & Maria Helgert Capri Restaurant Gina Selden Our incredibly talented and dedicated cast, pro- Pajer’s Floral Shop duction staff, crew, and designers have worked tremen- share with you the story line, the orchestration, the dously hard and spent countless hours to present this vocals, the set, the technical aspects, and the show. Our amazing technical team embraced the chal- scene changes of over 20 years! lenge of this type of production for our audience's enjoy- All of the hundreds of students and staff Mr. Bill Heasley for donating basketballs Sincere Appreciation to: ment. We are extremely proud that our entire cast, pro- involved put forth a tremendous effort! We thank all duction staff, creative team and crew are students, staff, of them for that! As we present another wonderful Jeff Karaica, Sean Dicer, and Sam Albert for helping recruit Basketball Players and equipment and community members of our school district. In addi- musical performance, Disney’s High School Melissa Bernath for pre-game and halftime show with the Highlands Varsity Competition Cheerleaders tion, we have creatively brought on board this year the Musical: On Stage!, we know you will enjoy and Highlands Football Coach, Basketball Players, be thrilled with the efforts of all involved. Cheerleaders, and Marching Band to play cameo roles in Dr. Vince Lawrence and Alex Slaughter for their musical knowledge, skills, help, and support with the show Thank you all for being a part of the mem- the musical. As a result, it’s like life imitating art! We are Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament School & St. Joseph’s HS for lending and donating props actually living the life, and putting together a High School ories, thank you all for continuing to support these Musical within a High School Musical. great performances, and thank you to all of those Teresa Emeloff's and Renae Yoder’s High School Art Classes in addition to the Set Design and Decoration It is quite rare in educational theater to assemble students, staff, and adults who have helped make Crew for helping bring the set to life! an entire production staff “in house” as we do at all of the magic possible. Sit back, relax, and enjoy Highlands. The result of all of the hard work and talent the show! Katie McCue and Jeffrey McLafferty for use of the classroom chemistry equipment for props will do more than entertain you for an evening. Watch - Deb Lehew & closely, and be mesmerized by the depth of the charac- Jody Shumaker and Deb Lehew for helping organize the concessions ters and the talent you watch on stage.