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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 Parent Volunteers for use of their Highlands School Board Highlands Music Department KC&C Printing Dr. Joseph Latess, Superintendent Dr. for helping with T-shirts and basketball uniforms Highlands Security & Custodial Staffs Wildcats mascot costume Wildcats Highlands Administrators & Supervisors Highlands Kittanning High School Mr. Patrick Graczyk, Assistant to the Superintendent Patrick Graczyk, Mr. High School Principals: Shawn Bennis Ms. Cathy Russo & Mr.
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While on their family vacations, high school jock and basketball star Troy and brainy and Troy star basketball and jock school high vacations, family their on While
melts away and the whole school comes together as winners winners as together comes school whole the and away melts
behind them and they pull off a fantastic performance performance fantastic a off pull they and them behind
due to Sharpay’s conniving plans and are out of the running. But the whole school rallies school whole the But running. the of out are and plans conniving Sharpay’s to due
shoe-in for the starring roles. Once again, Troy and Gabriella arrive too late for their callback, their for late too arrive Gabriella and Troy again, Once roles. starring the for shoe-in
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seems to have worked, Gabriella is crushed that Troy would turn his back on her and their and her on back his turn would Troy that crushed is Gabriella worked, have to seems
ac to help them win the decathalon. After Chad and Taylor’s plan to win their friends back friends their win to plan Taylor’s and Chad After decathalon. the win them help to ac
basketball team wants their star player back, and the scholastic team wants their new braini- new their wants team scholastic the and back, player star their wants team basketball
school agrees and everyone chimes in during a lunch break break lunch a during in chimes everyone and agrees school
I a callback. Well, Sharpay is furious! How dare they break the “rules” of East High! The whole The High! East of “rules” the break they dare How furious! is Sharpay Well, callback. a
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them, and at Troy's request, plays the song for them to sing together together sing to them for song the plays request, Troy's at and them,
but too late, the auditions have just ended. Kelsi, the show's student composer, feels sorry for sorry feels composer, student show's the Kelsi, ended. just have auditions the late, too but
plan, both Troy and Gabriella decide to secretly audition and sneak into the school theatre - theatre school the into sneak and audition secretly to decide Gabriella and Troy both plan,
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ter stay out of their way! Auditions begin and all the hopefuls try out for Ms. Darbus, East Darbus, Ms. for out try hopefuls the all and begin Auditions way! their of out stay ter
er starring role in the school musical, and they've made it very clear that everyone else bet- else everyone that clear very it made they've and musical, school the in role starring er
ers Gabriella is a scholastic superstar and quickly recruits her for the decathalon competition. competition. decathalon the for her recruits quickly and superstar scholastic a is Gabriella ers
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out their plans. Troy comes to his senses and immerses himself back into basketball and the and basketball into back himself immerses and senses his to comes Troy plans. their out
cal. Troy's best friend Chad and Gabriella's new friend Taylor discourage them from carrying from them discourage Taylor friend new Gabriella's and Chad friend best Troy's cal.
holiday vacation performance, Troy and Gabriella both decide to audition for the school musi- school the for audition to decide both Gabriella and Troy performance, vacation holiday
vacation, Troy discovers that Gabriella is the new girl at East High. Still a bit inspired by their by inspired bit a Still High. East at girl new the is Gabriella that discovers Troy vacation,
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Gabriella - two teens who are worlds apart - meet. During a karaoke contest contest karaoke a During meet. - apart worlds are who teens two - Gabriella H 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. Kristine Hrivnak Kristine Hrivnak for coordinating fundraising As the world famous imagineer, Walt Disney, once said, “You can dream, create, design and build, but Marine Kosmal for organizing the cast party it requires people to make the dream a reality.” Grandview, Heights, and High School for use of school furniture for props Tracy Klein and Busy Beaver for paint and paint brushes for the set decor - Michael Zeiler Welcome! HIGH SCHOOL Scenesson &g s MUSICAL on stage Pre-Show Performance ~ Wildcats Pep Band and the Varsity Competition Cheerleaders Act I What Time Is It, Now or Never, Can I Have This Dance Scene I: East High School Steps (and Ski Lodge) - Monday, 7:45am Production Wildcat Cheer ...... Ensemble Start of Something New ...... Troy, Gabriella, Ensemble staff Scene 2: Ms. Darbus’ Homeroom - Monday, 8:00am Scene 3: Hallway - Monday, 8:15am Director Scene 4: Gym - Monday, 8:30am Michael Zeiler Get’cha Head in the Game ...... Troy, Coach Bolton, Jocks, Cheerleaders, Dance Team, High School & Elementary Basketball Teams Producers Get’cha Head in the Game Reprise ...... High School & Elementary Basketball Teams Scene 5: Chemistry Lab - Monday, 2:00pm Kristine Hrivnak Deb Lehew Scene 6: Theater - Monday, 3:00pm Scene 7: Theater - Tuesday, 3:00pm Company Manager Feature Dancers Ticket Manager Auditions (Bop to the Top / What I’ve Been Looking For) ...... Thespians, Ms. Darbus What I’ve Been Looking For ...... Ryan, Sharpay Deb Lehew Choreography Robin Davis What I’ve Been Looking For Reprise ...... Troy, Gabriella Megan Grupac Scene 8: Various Places at East High - Wednesday Morning Stage Managers Publicity, Media, Cellular Fusion ...... Chad, Taylor, Ensemble Kristine Hrivnak Set Design & Promotional Materials, Scene 9: Cafeteria - Wednesday, Noon Deb Lehew Decoration Programs, Cast Photos Stick to the Status Quo ...... Ensemble Teresa Emeloff Misty Chybrzynski Intermission ~ Vocal Director Jennifer Goldberg Wildcats Pep Band & Competition Cheerleaders Act II You Are the Music in Me, Now or Never Michael Zeiler Costumes Scene 1: Rooftop Garden - Wednesday, 12:30pm Robin Davis Student Directors I Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You ...... Troy, Gabriella Scene 2: Sharpay’s Locker - Wednesday, 12:30pm Orchestra & Kelsey Abbott Scene 3: Hallway of East High - Wednesday, 1:00pm Pep Band Director Makeup Samantha Kovach Wildcat Cheer Reprise ...... Cheerleaders, Dance Team Matthew D. Beresik Parent Volunteers Scene 4: Gym - Wednesday, 3:30pm Scene 5: Locker Room / Lab - Wednesday, 4:00pm Technical Director Set Construction Counting On You ...... Jocks, Brainiacs Scene 6: Isolated Spaces of East High - Wednesday Evening Jay Morgan Coordinator When There Was Me and You ...... Gabriella, Troy, Jocks, Brainiacs Jay Morgan Scene 7: Rehearsal Room - Thursday, 12:30pm Assistant Scene 8: Theater - Thursday, 12:45pm Technical Director Start of Something New ...... Troy, Gabriella Rick Wirth Scene 9: Hallway of East High - Thursday, 1:00pm We’re All in This Together (short version) ...... Chad, Taylor, Kelsi, Seniors Scene 10: Locker Room & Gym / Theater / Lab - Friday, 3:00pm Choreography Bop to the Top ...... Sharpay, Ryan, Jocks, Brainiacs Megan Grupac Breaking Free ...... Troy, Gabriella, Ensemble Michael Zeiler Scene 11: East High - Friday, 5:00pm We’re All in This Together Reprise / Finale ...... Ensemble Curtain Call “MegaMix” ...... Ensemble Post-Show Performance ~ Wildcats Pep Band ~ Breaking Free, We’re All in This Together pit Cliques& Musicians orchestra Characters pep band of east high PIANO KEYBOARD (Alphabetical) Dan Grove Brandon Johnson Cast Roles FLUTE SNARE TROMBONE Troy Bolton ...... Nathanael Nulph GUITAR Dance Team Caitlynn Cook Cody Adams Matt Lang GUITAR II Gabriella Montez ...... Julia Selden Isabella Augustine Mike Minda* Cody Pisani Megan McGinnis Max Gearhard Javon Thorpe Sharpay Evans ...... Tabitha Smith Lauren Gezo Javon Thorpe Sara Helgert BARITONE DRUM SET Ryan Evans ...... Ian Meyers CLARINET QUINTS Alexis McKrisky Melissa Gustafson Chad Weissert Ricky Sekeras Max Gearhard PERCUSSION Chad Danforth ...... Ben Grove Caitlyn Rogozinski Cody Adams Zeke Baylor ...... Paul Gemperlein SOUSAPHONE BASS Jessica Svencer MELLOPHONE Desiree McIntyre Taylor McKessie ...... Jennifer Cox Brooke Thimons Brennan Coulter Eric Svitek *guest musician Martha Cox ...... Sarah Tady Wildcats Cheerleaders Cody Pisani BASS Emily Anuszek Teia Lobaugh ALTO SAX Josh Nold Jayme Field Conductor Kelsi Neilson ...... Katelyn Smith Elizabeth Bonifati Jenna Mriso Lynae Craft Matthew D. Beresik Jackie Scott ...... Libby Papariella Aleksia Gray Amber Reigard Amber Lang TRUMPET CYMBALS Ms. Darbus ...... Alaura Anderson Caitlin Klein Jacob Bello Robbie Aretz *understudy - Francesca Ferrante TENOR SAX Madison Pihony COLORGUARD Coach Bolton ...... Mr. Sam Albert Mallory Cieply Morgan Slezak CAPTAIN Noah Young Michael Sokol Grace Thomson Ensemble Roles The Jocks Adults Jason ...... Derek Rose Karaoke, M.C...... Emily Rankin Ms. Tenny ...... Francesca Ferrante The Thespians Moderator ...... Ashlee Snyder James ...... Christian Kovacs Varsity Basketball Susan ...... Brittney Smith Cathy ...... Melina King Wildcats Mascot ...... Crystal Wyble Players & Coach A Alana ...... Becca Hanby Cyndra ...... Michelle Kisiel
The Brainiacs Kratnoff ...... Emma Hanby
The Skater Dudes Ripper ...... Maranda Moser Mongo ...... Lillie McHenry Highlands Varsity Competition Cheerleaders Brainiacs Tech Crew Jennifer Cox Choral Ensemble Sound Lighting Sarah Tady Skaters SOPRANOS Sara Helgert HSM Andrew McBurney Dylan Szczepanski Emma Hanby Emily Anuszek Emily Jones ew Natalie Richards Whitney Fick Libby Papariella & Thespians Stephanie Copcheck Teia Lobaugh Cr Josh Shuttleworth Alex Bates Megan Bolton Francesca Ferrante Lillie McHenry Maranda Moser Emily Collins Lauren Gezo Alexis McKrisky Follow Spot Lillie McHenry Stage Crew Francesca Ferrante Aleksia Gray Maranda Moser Erica Bolcato Alaura Anderson Phillip Cowan Sierra Hoover Melina King Jenna Mriso Katie Elstner Stephanie Copcheck Sam Johnson Claire Pacek Michelle Kisiel Jade Palermo Emily Jones Stephen Glaister Dakota Pastovic Caitlin Klein Dakota Pastovic Ashlee Snyder Cheyenne Rothholz Emily Rankin Becca Hanby Emily Rankin Christian Kovacs Morgan Berenson Alex Reinhart Claire Pacek Amber Reigard Brittney Smith Joey Hernandez Katelyn Smith Libby Papariella Alex Reinhart Melina King Dominic Montemurro Set Design & Decoration Sydney Struhar Julia Selden Katelyn Smith Becca Hanby Mark Malmquist Carly Campeau Alayssa Wilson Julia Selden Brittney Smith Sydney Struhar Michelle Kisiel Jacob Warren Lillie McHenry Jennifer Null Tabitha Smith Sarah Tady Katelyn Smith Suleman Chowdhry Kelsey Abbott Victoria Wakely Ashlee Snyder Crystal Wyble Tabitha Smith Matt Kopka Niah Laughery Ian Meyers Sarah Tady Shannon Boehm ALTOS BARITONES Steph Oertel Becky Homza Jocks Alaura Anderson Paul Gemperlein Emma Hanby Holly Penn Ben Grove Isabella Augustine Ben Grove Set Construction Kayla Weinfurther Bree Sader Elizabeth Bonifati Christian Kovacs Sarah Ludwig Rachel Wakeley Paul Gemperlein Phillip Cowan Adults: Megan Bolton Ian Meyers Karlee Giacomo & Derek Rose High School Sam Johnson Kent Smith Emily Collins Nathanael Nulph Leanne Holder High School Crystal Wyble Stephen Glaister Nichole Smith Basketball Team Jennifer Cox Derek Rose Lynae Craft Art Classes Connor Smith Joey Hernandez Jim Gezo Gage Clark Emma Hanby Connor Smith Isabella Augustine Dominic Montemurro Joe Copcheck Alan Crise Sierra Hoover Lauren Gezo Mark Malmquist Tom Campeau Tyler Kazmierczyk Sara Helgert Josh Shuttleworth Glenn Saunders Alexis McKrisky Dylan Szczepanski Emily Anuszek Tyler Bonatesta Elizabeth Bonifati Elementary Aleksia Gray Caitlin Klein Basketball Team Teia Lobaugh Luke Cochran Jenna Mriso Seth Cohen Makeup/Costume Amber Reigard Jonathan Crise Parent Volunteers: Nichole Smith Nathanael Nulph Noah Gillette Mr. Sam Albert Justine Long-Meyers Tracy Klein Braden Goldberg Wendy Kovacs Marci Nold Coleman King Kelly Gezo Ben Horneman Michelle Anuszek Robin Davis Dylan Signorella Elementary Basketball Team Andrea Rose Costume Coordinator Daniel Thimons Carrie Fox East High School Set