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Winterfest is a celebration of dance, musical In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an theatre and the young performing artists of WCSPA. international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage—until the girls who painted them began to fall ill Winterfest is almost completely conceptualized with a mysterious disease. Inspired by a true story, and produced by students, allowing them to work Radium Girls traces the courageous efforts of Grace from vision to creation in the most authentic way. Fryer, a dial painter, as she fights for her day in court.
Since this production is driven by student concepts and artistic choices, Called a “powerful” and “engrossing” drama by critics, it often has a broad range of styles, from the most contemporary hip- Radium Girls offers a wry, unflinching look at the hop and beat-boy moves to more lyrical and modern forms. Several peculiarly American obsessions with health, wealth, and pieces are also choreographed by staff and guest choreographers, the commercialization of science. This ensemble piece which often include tap, jazz, modern, ballroom, Broadway and of theatre explores a range of human emotions and will musical theatre style pieces. leave the audience questioning how events of this type continue to take place. “Incredibly entertaining!” Originally produced by Playwrights Theatre of New Jersey and developed with a commission “Amazingly talented dancers and superb choreography” grant from The Ensemble Studio Theatre/Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Science and Technology Project. Originally produced by Playwrights Theatre of New Jersey and developed with a “So much fun, I wanted to get up and join them on stage!” commission grant from The Ensemble Studio Theatre/Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Science and Technology Project.
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We can’t wait to see where your future takes you. We are so proud of you and your accomplishments. We love you beyond words. Love, Dad and Mom. You’ve always had a thing for hats! What do we spy A twinkle in her eye Talent is her standby American as apple pie Love you, Uncle Jack & Aunt Debi “They succeed, because they think they can”. (Virgil) Go Jillian! Love Uncle Michael & Uncle Joe Jillian Paige you make my heart sing. I love the young woman you’ve grown to be. May all your dreams come true. Love, Aunt Tam Pumpkin, I am so very proud of you. You amaze me with your talent. Believe in your dreams every day. I know you were made for great things! I love you very much. Love, Auntie
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Isabel, Good Luck Meghan Andrzejewski Level 4 GO BEL! Meghan Andrzejewski, Senior, CHS, is a fourth year student at WCSPA. She has been singing, dancing, and acting for ten years. Although Meghan loves performing, she also enjoys doing makeup and costuming. She has played the flute since fifth grade. Meghan is looking forward to all of the shows this year. She would like to pursue a career in musical theatre.
Christina Badia Level 4 Christina Badia, Senior, CHS, is a fourth year student at WCSPA. She enjoys knitting, kayaking and spending time with her dog, Loki. Christina has Stage Managed You Can’t Take It With You, Radium Girls, and has Assistant Stage Managed Thoroughly Modern Millie. She has also designed sound for many shows including The 1940’s Radio Hour, Winterfest 2016, and Dear Bel, The Addams Family. In the future, she hopes to become a professional Stage Manager and There are no words to a Veterinary Technician. express how proud you have made our family in all you do Makyah Coleman Level 4 and have done. Shine bright Makyah Coleman, Senior, CHS, is a fourth year student at WCSPA. Makyah was cast as The Map in Dora the Explorer and as a Boylan Sister The 1940’s Radio Hour here at WCSPA, always, we love you lots! and truly enjoyed all the music she got to learn and sing. Makyah has a long background of singing and dancing, and plans to continue to learn more of both. In the future, she plans to be a defense attorney, while dabbling in music. Nana & Papa XOXOXOXO
Erin Esser Level 4 Erin Esser, Senior, SHHS, is a fourth year student at WCSPA. Erin has seven years of gymnastics experience, has been a part of several other sports, and has achieved a black belt in Choi Kwong Do. Currently, she is part of the SHHS Marching Stallions and is the color guard Captain. Erin has done several exciting things in WCSPA including Assistant Stage Managing Chicago and Stage Managing Thoroughly Modern Millie and Winterfest 2016. She is very excited to serve as Stage Manager for Winterfest 2017.
Jillian Evennou Level 4 Jillian Evennou, Senior, SHHS, is a fourth year student at WCSPA. Jillian has been in a few shows at the Warren Civic Theater, including Beauty and the Beast, Shrek the Musical, Willy Wonka, and Aladdin. She has also been in a few WCSPA shows including Dora the Explorer, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Chicago, The Addams Family, and Radium Girls. Jillian has wanted to be in theatre since she was three years old. She plans to study musical theatre and psychology in college. In the future, she wants to pursue a career on Broadway.
Donte Foster Level 4 Donte Foster, Senior, SHHS, is a fourth year student at WCSPA. Donte loves performing in any area. Donte wants to get a doctorate in theatre. He also hopes to have a show with Oprah. He is looking forward to fish fries and potlucks filled with gumbo.
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Your smile lights up a room. Your laugh is Sarah Greenwald Level 4 contagious. Keep on being you. Love what you Sarah Greenwald, Senior, SHHS, is a fourth year student at WCSPA. She has been dancing do! We are so very proud of the young lady you’re for fourteen years at Gotta Dance dance studio. Sarah has performed in several musicals, becoming. We love you tons! Love Dad and Mom! such as Chicago, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and The Addams Family. She has danced for the NBA Pistons and has been in several different dance shows and concept videos. Sarah Believe in all you do • Stars align for you has choreographed and danced at many cancer charity fundraising events throughout That smile, our ingénue • Go for it Boo! Michigan and is currently a teacher at her dance studio. She is a dancer in the upcoming movie Pitchfork. Love you, Uncle Jack & Aunt Debi
Delaney Rose, you have blossomed into a beautiful Gabrielle Hurst Level 4 young lady. I am so blessed to have you in my life. Gabrielle Hurst a Senior at SHHS, is a fourth year student at WCSPA. She has completed Hugs & Kisses, Aunt Tam eleven years of competitive dancing and wants to pursue a professional dancing career. She wants go to UCLA, AMDA, or U of M for dance after high school to extend her experience and training. She has been a choreographer and dancer for Winterfest 2016 / 2017 and will also serve as Assistant Director of Winterfest 2017. Gabrielle also performed in Chicago, Jake, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and The Addams Family. She currently dances at Gotta Dance dance studio, and has also performed for various charity events. You work so hard and we are all so Brianna Kubiak Level 4 proud of you! Brianna Kubiak, Senior, CHS, is a fourth year student at WCSPA, and she is so excited for the shows this year. She previously stage managed WCSPA’s Chicago and The Addams Family, Keep going and never ever and has performed in several shows including The 1940’s Radio Hour, You Can’t Take It With You, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Winterfest 2016. After high School, Brianna hopes to give up! We love you ~ xoxo pursue Stage Management. Mom, Dad, Robin & Katie
Kevin Mazur Level 4 Follow your dreams, Kevin Mazur, Senior, SHHS, is a fourth year student at WCSPA. Last year, Kevin was cast as B.J. Gibson in The 1940’s Radio Hour, and as Lucas Bieneke in The Addams Family. He was believe in yourself Jimmy Smith in Thoroughly Modern Millie his sophomore year, and was Diego in Dora the Explorer his freshman year. Kevin has been in shows at Warren Civic Theater, Stagecrafters, and never give up. and Sterling Civic Theater. He is excited to move on to the next part of his life and study musical theatre in college; but he is beyond thankful for the opportunities given to him You will always be throughout his time at WCSPA. our shining star! Daysia Parham Level 4 We love you, Daysia Parham, Senior at SHHS, is a four year student at WCSPA. Daysia has loved singing Dad, Mom and Gavin since she was two years old. Daysia worked backstage in Stacy J. Productions, plays alto saxophone, and has been in competitions since the 7th grade. She also worked backstage in The Addams Family and was a choreographer for Winterfest 2016. She also likes to chill out with friends and family. Lea, We love you and are so proud of you!! Megan Pecoraro Level 4 Megan Pecoraro, senior, CHS, is a fourth year student at WCSPA. Megan has been in several Can’t wait to see you plays in elementary school and outside of school. She danced at Gotta Dance dance studio with a competitive team and has been dancing since she was four years old. Megan is on stage this season! currently one of the captains of the Cousino Varsity Dance Team. Megan would like to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor when she is older. xoxo - Mom & Peri 10 75 WCS Performing Artists • Level 4
Kevin, We have seen you grow Rosalyn Reese Level 4 into a superstar and also a Rosalyn Reese, Senior, SHHS, is a fourth year student at WCSPA. She enjoys reading, writing, and watching movies. She hopes to further her knowledge in lighting and other areas of very intelligent person. technical theatre. She is excited to work in Radium Girls and ASM for Winterfest 2017.
We are so proud. Love, Mom & Dad Hannah Skierski Level 4 Hannah Skierski, Senior, CHS, is a fourth year student at WCSPA. She has been acting since she was seven years old. Hannah has performed in eighteen shows, including All Shook Up, Les Miserables, and The Little Mermaid. Hannah is looking forward to her fourth year at Dear Sarah, WCSPA and all that WCSPA has to offer. She plans to major in Theatre Studies and become a theatre teacher. We absolutely LOVE watching you on stage and are beyond proud of you in every way! J Marko Stanojevic Level 4 Have a fantastic and fun senior year Marko Stanojevic, Senior, CHS, is a fourth year student at WCSPA. Marko has been in a few productions in WCSPA. After high school, Marko plans to get a BFA in Acting. Marko is Keep shining and reaching for the stars ee already looking forward to retirement, and plans to spend the rest of his days leaving rude XXOO ~ We Love You ~ Yelp reviews. Mom, Dad, Kayla, Jonathan, & Austin
Preston Vaisanen Level 4 Preston Vaisanen, Senior, CHS, is a fourth year student at WCSPA. He is very excited to work in the scene shop this year. He is also excited to ATD Big Fish in the spring.
Audrey Warren Level 4 Audrey Warren, Senior, CHS, is a fourth year student at WCSPA. Audrey is looking forward to spending her last year of high school with her friends in the program. Last year, she was an ASM for Winterfest 2016 and The Addams Family. Audrey plans to pursue a BFA degree in Acting.
Isabelle Wither Level 4 Isabelle Wither, Senior, CHS, is a fourth year student at WCSPA. Isabelle was a dancer in last year’s performances of Winterfest 2016 and The Addams Family. She also has done makeup crew for various performances including You Can’t Take It With You, The 1940’s Radio Hour, and Peter Pan. She is looking forward to performing and developing her skills for the upcoming shows and spending another year being a part of the WCSPA family.
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The Gnome Level 8 The Gnome, Level 8, is excited to return to WCSPA after a year-long sabbatical at Michigan State Faith University. The Gnome began his career in 2009 with Rugrats: A Live Adventure! Some of his favorite roles include Garden Gnome in Beauty and the Beast, Burglar Gnome in Noises Off, and Pirate Gnome in Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Pirate Adventure. He would like to thank Andrew Guay Gabriella for introducing him to performing. The Gnome would like to give a big shout out to all the other yard decorations that resemble animals or mythical creatures. He looks forward to the year ahead . D’Urso
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Mary Burley Level 3 Mary Burley, Junior, SHHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. She came into the program for dance. She has danced for five years doing jazz and lyrical. She spends some of her free time doing color guard with the SHHS Marching Band. She loves to read and hang out with friends. Her first show was Honk, Jr.
Mackenna Byrd Level 3 Mackenna Byrd, Junior, CHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. Mackenna wants to focus on technical theatre in the program. In her spare time, she can be found in the scene shop. She has designed lighting for Winterfest 2016. Mackenna has Assistant Stage Managed The Addams Family last year and is excited to Assistant Stage Manage Radium Girls this year. Rosalyn,
You have grown so much Hayley Christiansen Level 3 Hayley Christiansen, Junior, SHHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. She hopes to continue these last 4 years. We are her academics in WCSPA and to improve her acting skills. She enjoys behind the scenes in so excited to see what the theatre. She is looking forward to continuing to learn and grow in WCSPA. future holds for you. We know you know you will Daniel Jaworski Level 3 go on to do great things. Daniel Jaworski, Senior, CHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. He is looking forward to participating in as many shop calls as possible. He is glad he was given the opportunity to design the lights in our fall production of Radium Girls. He would like to go to either Western Love, Mom, Dad, Jacob Michigan or Michigan State to pursue lighting design. Grandma & Grandpa Jason Kazmierczak Level 3 Jason Kazmierczak, Junior, CHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. Jason is a very musical person. He has played the trumpet since the 5th grade and plays in the marching band again this year. He has been in several elementary school plays and portrayed the Ugly Duckling in Honk, Jr. Jason is really excited to be an Assistant Stage Manager for Winterfest 2017. He hopes to learn more to improve his future career.
Bernadette Magner Level 3 Bernadette Magner, Junior, SHHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. Bernadette has been singing since before she could talk. She has been performing since her dad put her on stage at the age of five. The first show she ever did was Oliver! She starred as The Cat in Honk, Jr. In addition, she made an appearance in The Addams Family as Cousin Itt! She enjoys special effects, creating costumes, and appearing on stage. She cannot wait for what is heading her way for this year!
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Nicolas Manuel Level 3 Nicolas Manuel, Junior, CHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. He danced for nine years and played piano for seven years. His first show was Honk, Jr. He is going to be dancing in and choreographing a dance for Winterfest 2017, which he is excited to be doing. He also was featured as an ancestor in The Addams Family. He would like to pursue a profession in either the medical or the entertainment field.
Freda Monroe Level 3 Freda Monroe, Junior, CHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. Freda has played roles in many productions, including Maureen in Honk Jr., JoJo in Seussical the Musical, Ursula in Bye Bye, Birdie, a dancer/choreographer in Winterfest 2016, Ms. Hannigan in Annie, an ancestor in The Addams Family, Princess Fiona in Shrek, and Mrs. Roeder in Radium Girls. The end.
Sunny Yaldo Level 3 Sunny Yaldo, Junior, SHHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. She is very excited to participate in all the shows this year. She was an ASM for The 1940’s Radio Hour, Radium Girls, and Winterfest 2016. She is very happy to direct her focus to learning more about Stage Management this year. She is VERY positive.
Jennifer Nguyen Level 3 Jennifer Nguyen, Junior, WMHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. She is often called “Jay”, a short nickname from her friends. Jay especially looks forward to costuming and more dancing this year. She hopes to be a vocalist in a band in the future.
Jake Price Level 3 Jake Price, Junior, SHHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. Jake loves to dance, act and perform. He looks forward to all the shows this year whether he is in them or is helping out backstage!
Alexis Rose Level 3 Alexis Rose, Junior, CHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. She has been dancing for fourteen years and attends Fusion Dance Academy. Alexis enjoys being on prop crew and participating in shows anyway she can. She is excited for the upcoming shows!
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Casey Selewski Level 3 Casey Selewski, Junior, CHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. She has been featured at WCSPA as Dot in Honk Jr., a dancer in Winterfest 2016, as well as an ancestor in The Addams Family last year. This year she is looking forward to being in Winterfest 2017 as well as exploring new areas in theatre, like props. She cannot wait to see what this season holds!
Deja Shipp Level 3 Deja Shipp, Junior, CHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. Deja has been dancing since the age of four. She will be in The Nutcracker in November of 2016. She loves to sing. She was in the Detroit Children’s Choir for seven years. She sang at a Tigers game in the summer of 2014. She has been in many WCSPA productions including Honk, Jr., Winterfest 2016 and The Addams Family. She has been on makeup crew ever since her freshmen year. Deja is excited to be choreographing a dance for Winterfest 2017.
Courtney Skrinner Level 3 Courtney Skrinner, Junior, CHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. Courtney has been dancing since she was three years old. She currently competes for Tina Marie’s School of Dance. She was lead makeup designer for The 1940s Radio Hour and The Addams Family. She is excited for all of the makeup design opportunities this year.
Ari Smith Level 3 Ari Smith, Junior, SHHS, is a third year student in WCSPA. Ari is excited to be part of WCSPA because it is a lot of fun and there is a lot to learn. He feels blessed to be in a program like WCSPA because there are not many schools that have classes in the performing arts. He also wants to major in animation and graphic design when he goes off into college.
Cierra Spangler Level 3 Cierra Spangler, Junior, WMHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. Cierra likes to sing and play the piano, and she enjoys reading. She would like to do sound design the rest of her years at WCSPA. When not in WCSPA, Cierra is either hanging out with her friends or reading.
Malen Taylor Level 3 Malen Taylor, Junior, SHHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. Malen has done over fourteen shows, and her most recent role was Donkey in Shrek the Musical at Warren Civic Theater. Some of her favorite roles include Ida in Honk, Jr. (WCSPA), Pugsley in The Addams Family (WCSPA), and Rosie in Bye Bye Birdie (WCT). Malen hopes to pursue theatre in the future.
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Savannah Ternullo Level 3 Savannah Ternullo, Senior, SHHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. She is interested in singing, acting, and technical theatre. She loves to sing, play instruments, and write songs. She has been in The Wizard of Oz, Cinderella, Les Miserables, Shrek the Musical, Honk, Jr., and recorded video for Thoroughly Modern Millie.
Racquel Tompkins Level 3 Racquel Tompkins, Junior, SHHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. Racquel dances at Gotta Dance dance studio. She also sings and plays basketball, volleyball and softball. She hopes to further her knowledge in dancing, singing, and acting. She also wants to learn more about makeup and costuming. Racquel is looking forward to Winterfest 2017 this year.
Samantha Wajeeh Level 3 Samantha Wajeeh, Junior, SHHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. Samantha plays volleyball, basketball, and runs for the track team. She has worked on many shows and looks forward to working on many more during her time in WCSPA.
Hannah Warren Level 3 Hannah Warren, Junior, CHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. She enjoys singing and doing makeup design and application. Her favorite musical is Catch Me If You Can. In the future, she wants to create makeup designs for characters and learn about Stage Management.
Audrey Waye Level 3 Audrey Rose Waye, Junior, WMHS, is in her third year of WCSPA. She has been in two elementary school plays and has participated in six talent shows. She was in Honk, Jr., Winterfest 2016, and played Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family. She is very excited to work on the upcoming shows and grow as a performer. Derek E. Miller Xavier Williamson Level 3 Xavier Williamson, Junior, SHHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. Xavier likes to play guitar, Your County sing, and act. He has been in Meadowbrook Theater’s A Christmas Carol, The 1940’s Radio Hour and was Lurch in WCSPA’s production of The Addams Family. He looks forward to Treasurer Proudly pursuing his passion of theatre, technical and performing. Supports The Arts!!!
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Fawjia Yeasmin Level 3 Fawjia Yeasmin, Junior, WMHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. She is a goofy person who loves laughing and working behind the scenes, (especially doing scenery shifts) or just working in the scene shop itself. She has also developed her interest in playwriting and loves being creative to come up with different plots. She is excited to have a good year!
Zoe Zwiesele Level 3 Zoe Zwiesele, Junior, SHHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. She has been in two elementary school plays and was in choir for three years. Zoe enjoys acting, history, costuming and makeup. She is currently on the SHHS Dance team. Zoe looks forward to performing in In Warren Since 2011 Located at Old 13 Mile Winterfest 2017. In the future, Zoe wants to attend college and later pursue a career in & Van Dyke historical studies. Eventually, she wants to own an interactive museum.
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Mariah Al-Sheikh Level 2 Mariah Al-Sheikh, Junior, WMHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. Mariah is outgoing and willing to work hard. This year Mariah wants to work more on lighting and makeup for the shows. In addition, Mariah wants to come to more shop calls.
Alessandra Artusi Level 2 Alessandra Artusi, Sophomore, WMHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. Alessandra was in MSVPA. She played multiple parts in History Equals Happy and Civil War Voices. She sang “Interplanet Janet” in Schoolhouse Rock, Live!, and played other parts as a level one. She works in the costume shop and is learning costume design and is excited to be in WCSPA for the rest of high school.
Jenna Bartko Level 2 Jenna Bartko, Sophomore, SHHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. She has been in Beauty and the Beast, Seussical, Annie, Willy Wonka, Little Mermaid, and Schoolhouse Rock, Live! She likes to act and to work on costumes. When she gets older, she wishes to make costumes for Broadway musicals.
Grace Caton Level 2 Grace Caton, Sophomore, WMHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. She has been in performances at MSVPA, including History Equals Happy and Civil War Voices, and has taken part in performances at WCSPA such as Schoolhouse Rock, Live! She enjoys acting and wants to study theatre in college.
Akaya Chambers Level 2 Akaya Chambers, Sophomore, SHHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. She was previously in MSVPA and performed in History Equals Happy, Civil War Voices, and Schoolhouse Rock Live! She is a very intelligent and hardworking student. She wants to participate more in the costume shop, and plans to be an actor and engineer in the future.
Jon Eppich Level 2 Jon Eppich, Sophomore, CHS, is a second year students at WCSPA. He joined WCSPA to follow in the steps of his sister, Shelby Eppich. Now that she has left to peruse higher learning, it is his time to stand in the spotlight. He is excited to take on this year’s shows after his performance as Bill in Schoolhouse Rock, Live!
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Gerard Flores Level 2 Gerard Flores, Sophomore, SHHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. Gerard is a 15 year old who skipped two years in math and loves to learn about science. He was in MSVPA, the Middle School Visual and Performing Arts Program. Enjoying the experience, he went to WCSPA. In the distant future, he is planning to achieve a doctorate degree in a couple fields of science and work as an inspiring researcher or teacher.
Helena Goldwater Level 2 Helena Goldwater, Sophomore, CHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. Helena was a student at MSVPA, and ever since then, her passion for acting has never once faltered. She enjoys reading and drawing as well.
Bring this ad in for We Deliver Jennifer Isbell Level 2 ($8 Minimum) 15% Off your bill Jennifer Isbell, Sophomore, WMHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. Jennifer has been in Seussical Jr., High School Musical, Fiddler on the Roof, and Schoolhouse Rock, Live! She loves spending time with her three best friends: Grace, Emily, and Alessandra. She also enjoys Jazzercise.
Donovan Jackson Level 2 Donovan Jackson, Sophomore, WMHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. He aspires to be a famous award-winning actor, writer, and director. He has some acting background and has great dedication and skill. Donovan wants to direct and write his own major movies. He wants to study drama and take acting classes at Actor’s Studio starting in the winter. He is a huge D.C. and Marvel Comics fan and wants to direct one of their movies in the future. His dream is to become a superhero in a film. Donovan is looking forward to his second year of WCSPA experience.
Hailey Joacim Level 2 Hailey Joacim, Sophomore, CHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. She was in MSVPA and was on the costume design team for Civil War Voices. She is excited to perform in Radium Girls as Harriet Roeder and hopes to pursue a career in theatre in the future.
Cameron Kanachki Level 2 Cameron Kanachki, Sophomore, WMHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. He is excited for the new things that he will encounter this year. Before WCSPA, Cameron was previously in MSVPA, where he portrayed Abraham Lincoln in Civil War Voices. Cameron’s biggest interest is film, and he spends hours every week watching movies, as well as reviewing films he sees in the movie theater on his blog, The Michigan Movie Guy. He is very excited to portray Dr. Cecil Drinker in Radium Girls, and hopes to study filmmaking, screenwriting, and acting at a Michigan college or university. 24 61 WCS Performing Artists • Level 2
Miranda Kattula Level 2 Miranda Kattula, Sophomore, SHHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. She enjoys singing and acting. She was also in Schoolhouse Rock Live! In her spare time, Miranda likes to chill and hang out with friends and family.
Maris Keller Level 2 Maris Keller, Sophomore, CHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. She has been dancing since she was 5 years old and loves it. She also plays instruments and sings. She loves performing and spending endless nights at shop. She looks forward to progressing in the WCSPA program.
Mark LeMire Level 2 Mark LeMire, Sophomore, WMHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. Mark was in Civil War Voices during his time in MSVPA in the 8th grade. He was also in Schoolhouse Rock Live! He loves to act, play piano, sing and play basketball or baseball. He has loved acting since he was in kindergarten. When he grows up, he wants to attend U of M and become a lawyer.
Lea Macinic Level 2 Lea Macinic, Sophomore, SHHS, is a second year student at WCPSA. She loves performing on stage, but has been recently introduced to the tech side of WCSPA. This season she is overjoyed to be a part of Radium Girls as the Clerk and as a dancer in Winterfest 2017.
Jaelen Mayberry Level 2 Jaelen Mayberry, Sophomore, SHHS, is a second year student in WCSPA. He loves to sing and work on the stage. He is excited to be a part of Radium Girls and Winterfest. In the future, he would like to go to UCLA.
Rylee McDaniel Level 2 Rylee McDaniel, Sophomore, SHHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. She has been performing for the past five years and she really enjoys technical theatre. She loves to work in the scene shop and will be the Assistant Tech Director for this season’s show, Radium Girls. She is excited to continue to learn more throughout the program, especially in technical theatre.
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Megan Miottel Level 2 Megan Miottel, Sophomore, SHHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. Last year she played multiple roles in Schoolhouse Rock Live! Megan loves to perform and for the past twelve years has taken dance lessons. She has also taken voice lessons for the past six years. She loves being a part of WCSPA.
Madison Morse Level 2 Madison Morse, Junior, SHHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. She came into the program for acting. She is in the SHHS Marching Band, where she plays the alto saxophone. In her free time, she writes random stories.
Uloma Nwogu Level 2 Ulo Nwogu, Sophomore, SHHS, is a second year student at WCPSA. She has enjoyed making new friends in MSVPA and in WCSPA. Her first show with WCSPA, Schoolhouse Rock Live! was very special to her. She is very excited to work on costumes. In the future, she would love to work in the theatre or film industry.
Emily Oja Level 2 Emily Oja, Sophomore, WMHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. Emily was in the MVSPA productions History Equals Happy and Civil War Voices. She was also in School House Rock Live! She enjoys acting, makeup, and costuming, and wishes to study entertainment in college.
Jeremy Pastoria Level 2 Jeremy Pastoria, Sophomore, CHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. He has done many productions with the Warren Civic Theater, and his favorite / most current role is Shrek in Shrek the Musical. He enjoys singing, dancing, acting and listening to Ariana Grande. He is excited to continue his theatrical journey with WCSPA!
Breanne Peace Level 2 Breanne Peace, sophomore, WMHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. She has performed in MSVPA’s “Civil War Voices” and WCPSA’s Schoolhouse Rock Live! She loves to sing and is looking forward to her second year in WCSPA. She hopes to pursue a fun and creative career in the near future and cannot wait to make her mark on the world and make her family proud.
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Philip Philip Level 2 Philip Philip, Sophomore, CHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. He has been in Civil War Voices. He is interested in technical theatre. In the future, he would love to do sound design for theatre.
Adriana Radjenovic Level 2 Adriana Radjenovic, Sophomore, CHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. Adriana enjoys costume and make-up crew. In her spare time, she does Serbian dance.
Madison Ramsey Level 2 Madison Ramsey, Sophomore, SHHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. Her favorite roles have been Violet in Willy Wonka, Cowardly Lion in Dorothy in Wonderland, and Baby Bear in Shrek the Musical. She enjoys playing piano, flute, and loves singing!
Sureet Sarau Level 2 Sureet Sarau, Sophomore, SHHS, is a second year student at WCPSA. She is looking forward Patient Advocate Rehabilitation Inc. to this year of shows. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music and watching shows like Criminal Minds. • Staffing Services for Physical Therapy • In-home Care Servicing Macomb, Oakland and Wayne Counties Collin Schy Level 2 Contact: Wilhelmina Manuel PT Collin Schy, Sophomore, CHS, and is a Level 2 in WCSPA. He is a part of Cousino’s Marching, 248-224-1962 and symphonic, band. He loves staying after school and working in the shop building the sets for upcoming shows. He is most looking forward to Lighting, Sound, Dance, and Stage- Nicanor Manuel-Office Manager managing. He soon hopes to ATD a show and design lights for a show. 586-504-1962
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Abbey Shively Level 2 Abbey Shively, is now a WMHS sophomore, and is a second year student at WCSPA. She enjoys acting and creating voices. Abbey wants to be an actor or a voice actor. She loves when people have fun and watch the shows.
Mary Show Level 2 Mary Show, Sophomore, SHHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. Mary is excited to Assistant Stage Manage for Radium Girls and plans to join the lighting crew during this year. Mary had a great time being a part of the sound crew for The Addams Family last year and wishes to do it again this year too. She wishes to attend University of Michigan to pursue her future career as a doctor.
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Alexus Taylor Level 2 Alexus N. Taylor, Sophomore, SHHS is a second year student at WCSPA. She has performed in school plays and took classes at a dance studio. She likes making YouTube videos, and cheerleading. She loves to have fun and joke around but knows when to work hard. She also performed at the Tigers game POV dance.
Lily Tomayko Level 2 Lily Tomayko, Sophomore, CHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. She has been performing since she was six years old. When she grows up, she plans to major in Dance at NYU and make billions of dollars. She is also on the Cousino Varsity Dance Team.
Carl Victory Level 2 Carl Victory, Sophomore, CHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. He is excited to perform in Radium Girls and looks forward to the entire season. He has recently taken up piano and loves music as a whole.
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Josh, Gracie Vorgitch Level 2 You shine on Gracie Vorgitch, Sophomore, CHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. She loves spending and off time with her family and friends. She has been dancing since the age of three and takes the stage! classes at Gotta Dance. She also dances on Cousino Varsity Dance Team. Enjoy your year, these are the moments you will hold in your heart for ever. We are so proud and love you very much.
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Marla Alden Level 1 Marla Alden, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Marla has been performing for one year and has been in two shows. She has played soccer for five years. In the future, she plans to be a teacher as an adult.
Katie Rain Auberle Level 1 Katie Auberle, Freshman, WMHS, is a first year student WCSPA. Katie has been in Frosty the Snowman and Wizard of Oz with the drama program at Harwood Elementary School, Annie and Beauty and the Beast with the Warren Civic Theatre, and did two shows with MSVPA. She is on the volleyball team and enjoys watching musicals. Best Wishes for a Great Season!
Safrin Bakth Level 1 Safrin Bakth, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Safrin attended the MSVPA program last year. She also enjoys singing. She would like to go to Stanford University.
Madelyn Balmer Level 1 Madelyn Balmer, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. She has been dancing since she was four years old. She wants to be a dance teacher when she is older. Medium Pizza Teiyania Bozeman Level 1 $ 99 Teiyania Bozeman, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. In fifth grade, Teiyania was in Phantom in the Music Room. She likes to sing, dance, and draw. She joined WCSPA 4 to better herself in certain aspects of theatre, and she wants to be the best she can be during 1 Topping her years at WCSPA. Pick-up Only With This Ad 30 55 WCS Performing Artists • Level 1
Autumn Bradford Level 1 Autumn Bradford, Freshman, WMHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. During her childhood, Autumn has been in over ten talent shows. She can sing, dance and act. While she is at WCSPA, she plans to strengthen her acting skills and vocal range. After WCSPA, Autumn plans to be an actor and singer.
Ashley Bradley Level 1 Ashley Bradley, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Ashley likes to sing and dance. Ashley looks forward to performing and learning new things. She hopes to get all the way through WCSPA. She also hopes to take in the information and go to college for theatre.
Lexa Burcham Level 1 Lexa Burcham, Freshman, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Lexa has been in the productions A Moment in Time and The Complete History of America during her time in MSVPA in eighth grade. She looks forward to polishing her acting and dancing skills this year. She also wants to learn more about the technology used during productions. Lexa cannot wait to become closer to the WCSPA family.
Abby Cooper Level 1 Abby Cooper, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Abby loves performing on stage. She participated in a play at MSVPA called The Complete History of America (abridged) as well as A Moment in Time. She is looking forward to her future years in WCSPA.
Samantha Debono Level 1 Samantha DeBono, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Sam has participated in theatre last year at MSVPA, playing George Washington in The Complete History of America (abridged). She also enjoys swimming, listening to music, and reading. Samantha is looking forward to this year in WCSPA to strengthen her acting skills.
Abigail Dishman Level 1 Abigail Dishman, Freshman, WMHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Abigail has been in MSVPA’s performance of A Moment in Time and The Complete History of America. She enjoys watching musicals and dancing in her free time. She is a member of Warren Mott’s JV dance team and hopes to become varsity soon. She cannot wait to become a better performer and dancer throughout the school year.
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Brooke Drinkwater Level 1 Friends and Family Messages Brooke Drinkwater, Junior, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Brooke has been in several performances including The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and Seussical Slowpoke, we are proud of you! May all your dreams come true! Love you. Jr. at a small theater in Alabama. She is interested in makeup and tech. In the future, Grampa & Gramma she would like to get more into tech. Chatterbox, you shine like the brightest star! Keep on dreaming your dreams. Love you. Grampa & Gramma Jillian, you make me smile! You’ve always been my special leading lady! I love you more than you’ll ever know. Ja Cie Kocham! Love, Granny Faith D’Urso Level 1 Delaney, keep shinning! I wish you all the happiness the world has to offer! Faith D’Urso, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. She has been in fifteen plays I love you so very much! Ja Cie Kocham! Love Granny at the Warren Civic Theatre and two more shows as a part of the MSVPA program. Some shows she has taken part in previously include Bye Bye Birdie, Beauty and the Beast Jr., and Baby girl, you are such a delight to watch on stage! I’m beyond proud of you! Fiddler on the Roof. She enjoys singing and spending time with her brother, Dominic. She Love you, Auntie has been performing since she was three years old, when she began taking dance classes at the Sterling Heights Recreation Center.
Delaney Evennou Level 1 Delaney Evennou, Freshman, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. She has been in many shows, such as Hairspray, Toy Shoppe, The Complete History of America (abridged), and Beauty and the Beast Jr. She attended MSVPA in eighth grade, and looks forward to becoming a stronger actor and singer in WCSPA.
Janyza Everett Level 1 Janyza Everett, Freshman, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Janyza has been in one play in the fifth grade. She loves to make songs, make new friends, and be very social. She plans to become an actor when she gets older.
Isabella Fleming Level 1 Isabella Fleming, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Isabella attended MSVPA and is looking forward to future shows and meeting new people.
Isabel Fogarty Level 1 Isabel Fogarty, Freshman, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. In the past, Isabel has done Willy Wonka Jr., Mulan Jr., Aladdin, Peter Pan Jr., Bye Bye Birdie, and Annie. She enjoys reading, sleeping, and dancing. She is a part of the marching band and performs in the Warren Civic Theatre musicals.
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Friends and Family Messages Tinia Foster Level 1 Tinia Foster, Freshman, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. She has been dancing for 8 Jon is a good friend and a good actor nice job on getting a part. years and counting. Akaya we adore you! You are the next top superstar. Love always, Nana & Mama All things are possible for you Akaya. Love from your Maryland fans I love you Erin, keep doing you and enjoying life!!! - Your secret admirer I love you my favorite niece, you’re a star! Love, Auntie Penny & Uncle Ed. Makyah, we know there are no limits for you! We love you! Love, Mom & Dad Kayla Gantz Level 1 Kayla Gantz, Freshman, WMHS is a first year student at WCSPA. Kayla enjoys singing and is We are so proud of you, Mary! We will always support you! Love, Mom & Dad very outgoing. When she was in middle school, she went to a performing arts camp every summer for four years. She likes to hang out with her friends, go shopping, eat, and watch We are so proud of you Malen. Break a leg! Love you, Mom, Dad, Eric, and JonPaul movies. When Kayla gets older, she wants to be a singer or a film actor. Alexis Rose, don’t just fly, soar! You make me proud! Love, Grandma Brown Alexis Rose, Live your dreams! We love & suport you! Love, Mom, Dad, & Aaron Jay have a great year, we are proud of you! Love, Uncle Roy & Aunt Stephanie Jason, all you have to do is shine!! Love, the Sledzinskis Robert Goeddeke Level 1 Robert Goeddeke, Junior, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Robert has been in Cat Good Luck Joshua. We love you. Grandma and Papa. on a Hot Tin Roof as well as The Fantastics and West Side Story. He enjoys acting and set design as well as drawing and listening to music. He hopes to continue acting in the future. Joshua, we are so proud of you! Break a leg! Love, Grandma Dee & Grandpa We love you Alexis! Best wishes for a great year! Love, Mom & Dad Best of luck for a wonderful year. Love, Mom, Dad, Bradley, & Bailey Always remember who you are, even when you are acting :) Mrs. Hartel Alaina Gutierrez Katie Rain, We Love You and are so proud of you! Level 1 Alaina Gutierrez, Freshman, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Alaina previously Love, Mom, Dad, Maddie, & Abbey attended MSVPA where she was in several plays. She enjoys acting in front of an audience Congratulations! We love you and are so proud! and looks forward to doing it in plays or musicals here. Alaina also looks forward to trying Love, Mom, Dad, Garrett, Max, & Kia new things in WCSPA. Josh Sowers-so proud to call you fam! Enjoy the spotlight! Love, the Murphys Josh Sowers, go all in on the stage! Your Cousino Football Family Josh Sowers-We cannot wait to watch you shine this year! Chris, Wendy & Drew Tiara Hadley Level 1 Jake, you are our favorite brother! Never stop making us laugh! Robin Katie Tiara Hadley, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Tiara has danced for fourteen Jake Price is so perfect. I love him. With love, Jake Price years and enjoys music, dance, art and sports. She also enjoys having fun with her friends and family. In the future, she would like to continue making her friends and family proud. We love you Marko! You are so talented! Love, your Kumovi Samantha, we love you keep up the good work and reach for the stars. Mom & Dad We love you Renee! We are so proud of you! Love, Mom and Dad XOXO Have a great year Ulo. Reach for the stars. We love you! Mom & Dad Shanti Harbus Level 1 Xavier, have another great show we love you - Grandma & Grandpa Shanti Harbus, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Shanti previously attended MVSPA where she first became interested in theatre. She is a varsity cheerleader and is Best wishes for the most amazing year yet! We are proud of you! The McDades looking forward to her next four years at WCSPA. Break a leg Delaney! We love you, and are so proud of you! XO The McDades
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Isaiah Horton Level 1 Friends and Family Messages Isaiah Horton, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Isaiah performed in his fifth grade play. Bel, So proud! Congrats on making WCSPA-Follow Your Dreams Love You, Mom & Dad Congratulations Erin! We love you! Aunt Liza, Uncle Gary, Molly, and Clara. Doodlebug: Good luck & have a Great year! We love you! Mom, Dad & Jacob <3 Lea- You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream. Otter family forever love Jillian, Delaney, and Elyse! Camryn Jackson Level 1 For each petal of a shamrock this brings a wish your way! Brooke, we love you. Camryn Jackson, Freshman, WMHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. She loves acting, film, and photography production. She writes her own songs, movies, and plays. After WCSPA, Lea can’t wait for your Broadway debut! We love you! Nouna and the Souris! she plans on moving to California and pursuing her dreams of being an actor and a film director. Way to go Maris. We’re so proud of you. Love you, Mom and Dad XOXOXOXO Maris! You are so talented and smart! Believe in your self! Love, Godparents XXX You are a blessing Maris! We Love you so much! Uncle Lee & Aunt Chrissy Have a great year Erin! We love you, Aunt Leanne & Uncle Paul Holly Jemkort Level 1 Congratulations Erin, We’re very proud of you. Love Grandma & Grandpa Holly Jemkort, Sophomore, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Holly is very excited for her first year at WCSPA and is looking forward to being in Seussical, Jr. She is hoping to learn Maris, you are awesome! Love, Uncle Al how to work technical theatre. Best wishes Jillian & Delaney! We are so proud of you! Love, the Chambe’s Bree Peace slays scene & everything she does in the program! Love, Ally A. Hannah, We are too old to be ducklings. Cameron be crazy silly weird-whatever! Be yourself be happy! Love, Mom & Dad Elyse Karasinski Level 1 Elyse Karasinski, Freshman, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. She has never been in a Brianna, Enjoy every minute on stage. Have a great senior year! From Jessica show but is looking forward to it. She loves singing, acting, and dancing. In the future, she Xavier, You amaze me everytime I see you on stage. Love you, Mom & Dad. hopes to be a veterinarian. Alessandra you are awesome! Keep up the great work so proud. Love always, Mom Rosalyn, you were always our favorite! Much love from Mom & Dad -Beyonce & Jay Z Bad.Girls.Club. Slaying the game since ‘14 keep spilling that tea. Hunty! Jason keep reaching for your dreams. Live life as an adventure! <3 Mom & Dad Jessica Kistuline Level 1 I love my sister. She is the definition of brillianee - Love, Your Sis. Jessica Kistuline, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Jessica’s interests include cheerleading and singing. She would like to continue singing in the future. To old to be a duckling! Love, Hannah “I dwell in possibility” - Emily Dickinson. Go Delaney! Uncle Mike & Uncle Joe Jillian & Delaney, wishing you a fun & successful year you rock! <3The Rinkes Congrats on your senior year Christina, I love you! - Loki Best of luck Donovan and Camryn, love, your biggest supporters Nicholas Klein Level 1 Nicholas Klein, Freshman, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Nicholas has been in the Mark is a super awesome guy. Glad to have him as a friend. shows Beauty and the Beast, Wizard of Oz, Cinderella, Grease, and High School Musical. Hi Philip, Good Luck; What a meme. Nicholas has been acting since age five and has danced for several years of his life. Carl*You rock!* Looking forward to watching you perform! I love you! <3Mom We are so proud of you Carl! Can’t wait to see the show! Love <3 Paige & Jack
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Alexandra Kozak Level 1 Alexandra Kozak, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Alexandra used to attend MSVPA and played a lead in their show The Complete History America. She was in many Warren Civic Theater shows such as Shrek, and Beauty and the Beast. She enjoys longboarding and listening to music in her free time and cannot wait for all of the shows coming this year.
Ashley LeCount Level 1 Ashley LeCount, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Ashley attended MSVPA and enjoys drawing and painting in her free time. Ashley is looking forward to being a part of the future WCSPA shows.
Chloe Malagar Level 1 Chloe Malagar, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Chloe has performed as Wendy Stone and Spade Diamond in MSVPA’s shows A Moment in Time and The Complete History of America. She enjoys performing, the art of film, and everything about visual arts, along with singing and writing. Chloe is excited to continue pursuing her hobbies and artistic activities as she grows and develops.
Shawn Marko Level 1 Shawn Marko, Freshman, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. He has only performed in band. Shawn plays numerous instruments including saxophone, guitar, and drums. He loves to listen to every genre of music. He is a person who loves comedy and is pretty funny. In the future, he hopes to perform music, in theatre, or doing stand-up comedy.
Erin McWilliams Level 1 Erin McWilliams, Senior, WMHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. While she has not done any shows in WCSPA, she has performed in The Lottery at another high school. Erin enjoys listening to music and reading, and hopes to attend Lake Superior State University.
Matthew Milez Level 1 Best wishes from Matthew Milez, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Matthew was in A Moment in Time with MSVPA. He enjoys playing video games and playing baseball. In the future, he the Staff and would like to do computer design. Students of CPC
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Karizma Moore Level 1 Karizma Moore, Freshman, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Karizma enjoys reading and collecting seashells. She has been performing for over four years and plans to study the arts during college.
Melissa Pepaj Level 1 Melissa Pepaj, Freshman, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. She enjoys watching anime and YouTube on a daily basis. When she is older, she would like to be a singer, actor, or therapist.
Madison Rajewski Level 1 Madison Rajewski, Freshman, WMHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Madison enjoys dance, cheerleading, and marching with the band. She has been cheering since she was six years old and hopes to continue into college. She also enjoys acting and creating new memories with new people.
Melissa Rogocki Level 1 Melissa Rogocki, Sophomore, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Melissa enjoys dancing and singing. She performed in many elementary school plays and has taken three years of dance. She was in church choir for four years and would like to be an animal massage therapist in the future.
Sun/Mon: Closed Tues-Thurs: 12 pm-9 pm Fri: 10 am-6 pm Sarah Ruster Level 1 Sat: 9 am-4 pm Sarah Ruster, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student in WCSPA. Sarah loves to edit videos and photos. She attended MSVPA for a year and hopes to pursue her dreams in performing arts.
Karrigan Schell Level 1 Karrigan Schell, Freshman, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Karrigan has been dancing since she was two years old and enjoys ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical and pointe dancing. Karrigan previously attended MSVPA where she was involved in two shows. In her free time, Karrigan likes to listen to Luke Bryan.
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Jenna Schwab Level 1 Jenna Schwab, Freshman, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Jenna is a natural born performer. She has been dancing for three years and some of her favorite styles of dance are ballet, jazz, and musical theatre. Last year at her dance recital, she won a star student award. Jenna has also been playing piano since she was three years old. Jenna has performed in a few plays, and knows the stage is where she belongs.
Olivia Skierski Level 1 Olivia Skierski, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Olivia has been acting since she was seven years old. She has been in ten shows, including Les Miserables, The Little Mermaid, and Grease. Olivia is very excited for her first year in WCSPA and the years to come. She plans to major in musical theatre when she gets older.
Madelyn Smith Level 1 Madelyn Smith, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Madelyn was in MSVPA and was in two of their shows. She enjoys singing and playing guitar. She also hopes to be successful when she grows up.
Erin Steller Level 1 Erin Steller, Freshman, WMHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Erin has performed in The Wizard of Oz and played Town Crier in The Complete History of America. She does Varsity cross-country, enjoys drawing, and listens to music in her free time. She plans on costume designing and becoming an actor and singer.
Stephanie Tallerico Level 1 Stephanie Tallerico, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Stephanie has been in twelve shows, her favorites including Peter Pan and Bye Bye Birdie. She also enjoys playing piano and watching Netflix. She cannot wait to see herself improve throughout WCSPA.
Renee Vallelunga Level 1 Renee Vallelunga, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Renee attended MSVPA last year and was a costume design manager for the show The Complete History of America. She is excited to be in WCSPA and to learn more about singing, acting, and dancing. In her free time, she likes to hang out with her friends and swim for Cousino’s swim team.
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Abigail Vires Level 1 Abby Vires, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Abby loves music. She plays acoustic and electric guitar, piano, drums, ukulele, bass, and sings. She is looking to playing music for the rest of her life.
Emily Vires Level 1 Emily Vires, Sophomore, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. She has been in multiple civic theatre plays, including Peter Pan, and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. She was also a part of MSVPA in eighth grade. She is passionate about scripts and is excited to work on tech and in shop calls.
Milena Vu Level 1 Milena “Mimi” Vu, Freshman, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Mimi is looking forward to meeting people and advancing in WCSPA. She has taken acting and singing classes. She also was in Beaumont Hospital’s singing composition, acting classes at the Studios of Michigan, and hopefully in many more things in the future.
Alexis Warner Level 1 Alexis Warner, Freshman, WMHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Alexis enjoys designing costumes and being creative. She attended MSVPA and enjoys making props. She likes to work backstage more than she enjoys performing.
Rinrada Watchara Level 1 Rinrada Watchara, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Rinrada was a part of MSVPA in eighth grade and enjoys creating new things. She also enjoys sleep.
Rosie Williams Level 1 Rosie Williams, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Rosie has been a dancer for ten years and attended MSVPA. She is also a part of Cousino’s JV Dance Team. She is looking forward to all of the WCSPA shows over the next four years.
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Samantha Zayat Level 1 Samantha Zayat, Junior, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Samantha loves to sing and act and she hopes to pursue theatre in the future.
46 39 40 45 44 41 Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim onstage in Seussical JR., a fantastical musical Burton, BIG FISH centers on Edward Bloom, a extravaganza from Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest… and Stephen Flaherty. and then some!
Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing Music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos Edward Bloom’s incredible, larger-than-life stories thrill everyone from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also around him – most of all, his devoted wife Sandra. But their son Will, guard an abandoned egg that’s been left in his care by about to have a child of his own, is determined to find the truth behind the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces his father’s epic tales. Overflowing with heart, humor and spectacular ridicule, danger and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz stagecraft, BIG FISH is an extraordinary new Broadway musical that never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, reminds us why we love going to the theatre – for an experience that’s loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge richer, funnier and BIGGER than life itself. triumphant! Book by John August ; Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa. Based on the novel by Daniel Wallance and the Columbia Motion Picture written by John August. Originally produced on Broadway by Dan Jinks, Bruce Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Cohen and Stage Entertainment with Roy Furman, Broadway Across America/Rich Entertainment Group, Ahrens. Conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty and Eric Idle. Based on the works of Dr. John Domo, The Nederlander Organization and Edward Walson in association with CJ E & M, Dancing Seuss. Music Supervised, Adapted and Produced by Bryan Louiselle. Elephant Productions, Parrothead Productions, Harvey Weinstein/Carole L. Haber, Peter May/Jim Fantaci, Ted Liebowitz/Joe Piacentile and Columbia Pictures. Sponsored by Extra Credit Union Sponsored by Hamilton Chevrolet