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Oyster Bay High School Fine and Performing Arts Department Proudly Presents Based on the Comic Strip “Peanuts” Book, Music and Lyrics by by Charles M. Schulz Clark Gesner Kerry Prep Jack Saleeby Director Choreographer Peter Rufa Maria Randazzo Producer Assistant Producer Stage Crew Director Meagan Finnerty Matthew Sisia Vocal Director Pit Conductor Tom Gould Glen Davis Sound Design Lighting Design Produced with arrangement by Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc. 560 Lexington Avenue New York, New York 10022 Director’s Notes for YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN 2017 Can you name all eight of our current Supreme Court justices? Can you name eight characters from Charles Schulz’ Peanuts? (I’m willing to bet the second part of that question was easier than the first!) There’s a good reason why You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (YAGMCB) is one of the Top Ten musicals produced in Middle Schools and High Schools throughout the country every year. There are lessons to be learned. On the surface, Charles Schulz’ Peanuts seems simple. However, when you dig a little deeper, you'll find it investigates some of life’s most complex questions: How do you maintain hope in the face of disappointment? How do you continue to believe in love if your experience has been painful? What does it mean to be good? What is happiness? Charlie Brown is the personification of optimism. In the face of adversity, he continues to leap. That’s what makes him our hero. Whether he’s trying to get that kite off the ground, get the game-winning hit for his team, or be the object of affection for the little red-headed girl, he never gives up. Even the characters who surround him (Lucy, Snoopy, Linus, Schroeder, etc.); though more talented and more popular than he, they too face a loss of confidence from time to time. Yet, by the end of the play, they are all singing about the simple things that make them happy. The characters in YAGMCB represent the very students who portray them. What young student isn’t filled with self-doubt, fear, and hope? I’d like to think that the message of perseverance will be subconsciously absorbed and applied to whatever issue they may face. I prefer to use a sports analogy when I say that an ensemble cast is a team. We are all single-mindedly focused on one goal; the successful production of a musical. We put our heads together, overcome obstacles in our path, take responsibility for our individual roles, and persevere to achieve success. In the end, we find that true happiness is not in our possessions, but in enduring, lasting friendships. “Happiness is anyone and anything at all that’s loved by you” SPECIAL THANK YOU: * To Peter Rufa for all his support * To my choreographer, Jack Saleeby * Maria Randazzo, Meagan Finnerty, and Matt Sisia for their cooperation and collaboration. * Danielle DiMeo: Stage Manager extraordinaire * To my brother-in-law, Frank Murdock, for building the Snoopy doghouse. * To my wife, my better-half, and my Muse, Helen. Praise to her from whom ALL inspiration flows! Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District Board of Education Jennifer Romeo President John McEvoy Vice President Michael Castellano, M.D.—Todd Cronin—Robin Dando Laurie Kowalsky—Ann Marie Longo Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District Administrative Team Dr. Laura Seinfeld Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lisa Mulhall Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Mr. Michael Cipriani Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Ms. Sharon Lasher High School Principal Mr. Timothy McCarthy High School Assistant Principal Ms. Lara Gonzalez High School Assistant Principal Mr. Peter Rufa District Supervisor of Fine and Performing Arts CAST LIST FOR “YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN” Charlie Brown…………………………………………………………………….Sarah Conway Lucy Van Pelt……………………………………………………………………......Julia Tauter Snoopy…………………………………………………………………………..Anabella Ballone Sally Brown……………………………………………………………………..Kayla McKenna Linus Van Pelt……………………………………………………….......Christopher McKenna Schroeder………………………………………………………………………..Grace McKenna Woodstock………………………………………………………………………..Ava Aschettino Violet Gray…………………………………………………………………………Kyra Tischler Marcie………………………………………………………………………..Kayleigh Crawford Frieda…………………………………………………………………… .Alessandra Martorella Peppermint Patty…………………..…………………………………………Isabella Rosenthal Peggy Jean ……………………………………………………………………….Katherine Ruiz Molly Volley………………………………………………………………………...Miriam Coor Loretta………………………………………………………………………......Destini Gaeckler Eudora……………………………………………………………………….......Muskan Kumar Lila………………………………………………………………………...........Claudia Paolucci Little Red-Haired Girl………………………………………………………....Arianna Wulffen Shirley………………………………………………………………………............Kayla Cronin PIT BAND Matthew Sisia Pit Conductor Laura Angelone……….Clarinet Gabrielle Grady……….…...Flute Michael Biggiani……Trombone Ashley Hazan…………...Clarinet Terrance Cameron….Percussion Emma Ingoglia……..French Horn Victoria Carchietta……….Flute Matthew Jaronczyk….Euphonium Kate Devereaux…..French Horn Ryan Obes…….Tenor Saxophone Matthew DiCarali……..Percussion Joseph Petrone………….Trumpet Meagan Finnerty………….Piano Michael Giannetta…...Trumpet PRODUCTION STAFF Stage Manager.……………………………………………………… Danielle DiMeo Assistant Stage Managers…………………………………………… Neal Mehta, Rebecca Keller Assistant Director.………………………………………………….. Ava Aschettino Lighting Director…………………………………………………… Glen Davis Lighting Assistants………………………………………………….. Maggie Ford, Cameron McKean Costumes…………………………………………………………… Sherry Kfare Dance Captain……………………………………………………… Claudia Paolucci, Kayla McKenna Sound Assistant....................................................................................Kevin Hart STAGE CREW Julia Cutajar Cheliann DeCarolis Emily DeSalvo Danielle DiMeo Maggie Ford Kirkland Green-Knox Kevin Hart Logan Iles Daniel Juhasz Rebecca Keller Victoria Lattanzio Valentina LaRocca Elina Leandrou Cameron McKean Neal Mehta Kathryn Moore Karina Paone Jimmy Peitz Matthew Peitz Jodi Yeh USHERS The Oyster Bay High School Chapter of the National Honor Society SPECIAL THANKS TO: Scott Boris Jeannette Vicari & Kelly Moore Bethany Campbell Tom Gould Nick Rotolo Umberto Randazzo & Joe Randazzo Senior ACE class The PAC Ashely Kowalczyk for this year’s artwork Scott Lyle and the Custodial Crew All those who donated to this year’s production! CAST BIOS Ava Aschettino (Woodstock) is ecstatic to be a part of this year’s Oyster Bay High School production, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown! Ava is an 8th grader who has a passion for theatre! Ava has participated in three other Oyster Bay productions. She has had featured roles in The Kids are the Stars, Beauty and the Beast and Broadway Through the Decades. She is so excited to participate in all the other productions throughout her high school career! Thank you so much to the entire amazingly talented cast and crew, and congrats to another OUTSTANDING performance! Break a Leg! Anabella Ballone (Snoopy), an eighth grader at OBHS, is a member of the NJHS, the soccer team and an active participant in the Book Club. Anabella greatly enjoys the performing arts. She participates in the OBHS chorus and plays the French horn in the band program. She practices guitar and piano independently for pleasure. She brings past stage performances from the Vernon Talent Show as well as many NYC acting classes. She has been a guest chef and judge on "The Chew." She starred in the Sound of Music as Sister Sofia and in Footloose at the John Engeman Theater. This is going to be her fifth OBHS performance. Her roles have included: an orphan in Annie, the Enchantress in Beauty and the Beast, and solo performances in Kids are the Stars and Broadway through the Decades. She is thrilled to have a part in this year’s production, and is grateful for the support of the OBHS performing art department, especially Mr. Rufa, Mr. Prep, Ms. Finnerty, Jack, and Ms. Randazzo. Sarah Conway (Charlie Brown) is a 10th grade student at Oyster Bay High School. This will be her second performance in an Oyster Bay musical. She plays piano and sings at Open Mic Night monthly. She is currently in Mixed Chorus and Chamber Singers. She is a part of both the Art Honor Society and National Honor Society. In her free time, she enjoys drawing and painting. She is very excited to participate in this year's show. Miriam Coor (Molly Volley) is an 8th grade student at Oyster Bay High school. You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown will be Miriam's 5th play at the high school, and she plays the role of Molly Volley. Some of Miriam’s previous roles include Charlie Brown in Stars of Tomorrow's You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, an orphan in Annie, a napkin in Beauty and the Beast, and Willy Wonka in Portledge School's Summer Program Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. She has also had roles in both of the Middle School shows, The Kids are the Stars and Broadway Through the Decades. Miriam is an active member in the “Be the Change” club, 7th and 8th Grade Student Council, and is on the Principal’s Honor Roll. Miriam is very excited to be a part of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown and wishes the cast and crew good luck! Kayleigh Crawford (Marcie) is a high school sophomore who is thrilled to be a part of this year’s production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown! In her free time, Kayleigh enjoys participating in many of the sports that Oyster Bay has to offer including volleyball, fencing, and softball. Kayleigh is a proud member of Chamber Singers, SADD, and SAGA. She sings alto for both Mixed Chorus and Chamber Singers.