Dr. Deborah Leh, Superintendent Jennifer Sinsebox, Executive Director of Curriculum Eric Windover, Middle/High School Principal Danielle Hoch, Assistant Principal K-12 Dr. Dan Murray, T. J. Connor Principal Mary Vito, PPS Director

James Musshafen, President Shanna Fraser, Vice President Courtney Panek, Trustee Beth Nolan, Trustee Gregory Berl, Trustee Cindy Dawson, Trustee Kim Snyder, Trustee

Fire exits are clearly indicated. The audience exits from the two sets of double doors at the rear of the auditorium. The cast will exit from the side exits backstage. In the event of a fire, you will be notified by an automat- ic fire alarm. If the alarm sounds, please move in a calm and orderly fashion to the nearest exit.

Thank you Enjoy the show! Wheatland-Chili Drama Club presents...

Sister Act A Divine Musical Comedy

Music by * Lyrics by Glenn Slater Book by Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner

Additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane Based on the Motion Picture “” written by Joseph Howard

Artistic Director…………………….….…Jason Ford Musical Director………………..…..Nicholas Roche Pit Orchestra Director…………Steven Zimmerman Choreographer………………..….…..Cori Colombo Scenic Designer……………….…Shelbie Colombo Deck Chief ………………….…..….Kelie Chesebro Producer………………………….…..Cara Montrois

Sister Act is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. Meet the cast and crew! Use your phone’s camera to scan the QR code above. You’ll be taken to the student’s biographies. Director’s Note Out of respect for the outstanding efforts of our Good evening and welcome to Wheatland-Chili Middle School/High School’s Dra- ma Club production of Sister Act; The Musical. Welcome to Philadelphia. It’s the students, and to ensure that all audience members may 1970s and Deloris Van Cartier is trying to break into the disco scene. When De- loris witnesses a mob hit, she seeks shelter in a cloistered convent under the wit-

enjoy the performance, please observe the following: ness protection program. Deloris, disguised as Sister Mary Clarence, takes over the ’s choir and brings it to a completely new, funky level. She unexpectedly finds a sisterhood that she never expected. Please refrain from talking or making noise during the The upbeat musical comedy “Sister Act” with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater, book by Cheri Steinkeller and Bill Steinkellner, and additional book performance. material by Douglas Carter Beane, is based on the popular Touchstone Picture motion picture by the same name, written by Joseph Howard.

In selecting the show this year, I wanted to showcase the strong female voices in Please do not eat or drink in the auditorium. our Drama Club. The story highlights the sisterhood of our characters and cele- brates the bond that all these women share. In one of the songs the cast sings, “spread the love around.” The growth of friendship and heartwarming theme of love is something I wanted to bring to our audiences. I feel this is an important PLEASE TURN OFF ALL PAGERS AND CELL PHONES message that we need to keep in our minds especially in today’s troublesome times. I hope our story’s joy, love, and laughter bring some needed light into your as they may cause interference with the world. This year’s musical brought challenging lyrics, dance routines, and character de-

sound equipment. velopment, which required many hours of preparation. For the past three months, students have been staying after school, practicing on weekends, and giving up much of their free time to prepare. You will notice that the musical version has In consideration of the performing artists and members many parallels to the original movie but the musical explores the characters more deeply and shows the complicated relationships that they share. I watched every of the audience, if you must leave the auditorium during student grow as an actor as they explored the complex scores and complicated scenes. I am so incredibly proud of our cast. I also want to acknowledge the stu- the performance, please do so only between scenes. dents who worked tirelessly on our crew, sound, and lights. Your dedication and perseverance was outstanding. Finally, I want to thank our three student musi- cians in our orchestra who shined. I want to thank the Wheatland-Chili Middle School/High School and local theatre

Please refrain from taking any photographs. community for supporting our spring musical. I am so grateful to everyone who Flash photography can be very distracting to the per- lent props, costumes, scenery, resources, time, and efforts to our production. It takes a village. I also want to thank my production team. Nick, Cara, Steve, Cori, formers and potentially dangerous. Shelbie, and Kelie: thank you for your support. To my seniors in the cast, crew, and orchestra, I will miss you so much. Mrs. Jack- ett and I are so incredibly proud of you. BRAVO. This is your last curtain call. We love you so much. Parents – please closely supervise young children. Thank you to all the families for lending us your students and making sure they had rides to and from rehearsal. Thank you for dedicating your time backstage, Thank you and enjoy the show! providing meals, assisting with costumes and makeup, helping build the set, and setting up our concessions. Your support for our program is greatly appreciated. Thank you to everyone tonight for supporting the arts in our school. Can I get an Note: There will be prop guns and gunshot sound effects amen? Now sit back and relax and enjoy our production of Sister Act. used during this performance. Mr. Jason Ford Artistic Director Cast List Autographs (Order of Appearance) Deloris Van Cartier…………………………………...Angelina Collalto Michelle……………………………………...….…………...Ella Murray Tina………………………………………………….……...Raina Evans Brandy……………………………………………...Madyson Sebastian Curtis Jackson……………………….…………………...Joshua Lewis Joey……………………………………………………...Benjamin Miller Ernie…………………………………….…………………..Jack O’Shea Paula ………………………………….………………...Azlynne Adams TJ……………………………….………………..…………...AJ Iannucci Eddie Souther……………………..….………… Edward (Joey) Everts Mother Superior…………………….…….……………...Jenna LaMere Monsignor O’Hara………………………………………...Kevin Wehle Mary Robert……………………………………………... Olivia Murray Mary Patrick……………………………………………...Annika Nestler Mary Lazarus…………………………….…..………...Jaream Boswell Mary-Martin of Tours……………………………….....Ella Chitaphong Mary Theresa…………..…………………….………... Scout Brandes Nun Choir Ella Chitaphong, Bella Hall, Andreyaliz Miranda, Grace Gocher, Alannah McLean, Just’Hana Yawn-Gordon, Ella Murray, Madyson Sebastian, Raina Evans Ensemble Ella Chitaphong, Bella Hall, Andreyaliz Miranda, Grace Gocher, Alannah McLean, Just’Hana Yawn- Gordon, Ella Murray, Madyson Sebastian, Raina Evans, Katie Tabor Paige Smith, Madeline LaVair, Tim Maurer, Tera Milazzo, Lillian Swavely, Julia Lynch, Carissa Keister, Kristiana Ames, Jack O’ Shea Musical Numbers

Act 1 1. Take Me to Heaven (Nightclub) 2. Fabulous, Baby! 3. Chase #1 3a. The Perfect Place 4. Here Within These Walls 4a. Meet the 5. It’s Good to Be a Nun 5a. We Never Leave the Convent 6. When I Find My Baby 6a. Dive Bar 6b. Bar Fight 7. I Could Be That Guy 7a. Here Within These Walls—Reprise 8. Raise Your Voice 9. Take Me To Heaven Act 2 10. Entr’acte 11. Sunday Morning Fever 11a. Sunday Morning Playoff 11b. Take Me To Heaven (Newscast) 12. Lady in the Long Black Dress 12a. After Lady 13. I Haven’t Got a Prayer 13a. Haven’t Got a Tag 14. Bless Our Show 14a. Benedicta-ta For Now 15. The Life I Never Led 15a. The Life I Never—Tagged 16. Fabulous, Baby! - Reprise 17. Sister Act 18. When I Find My Baby—Reprise 19. The Life I Never Led—Reprise 20. Chase #2 21. Sister Act—Reprise 21a. Eddie Gets the Girl 22. Spread the Love Around 23. Bows 24. Raise Your Voice (Full Company) 25. Exit Music Content Warning: This performance of Sister Act contains the use of loud sound effects,, gunshot sounds, a prop weapon, strobe lights, sudden blackout, and sudden light shifts.

Additional song: “You’re No Good” by Clint Ballard, Jr. Pit Orchestra Conductor………………………………………….…..Mr. Steve Zimmerman Keyboard 1…………………………………….………………Mr. Jim Schmitt Keyboard 2……………………………………………………………Ian Orloff Reed 1………………………………………………………….Mr. Nick Sutton Reed 2………………………………………….…………..Ms. Heather Taylor Reed 3………………………………….…………….….Ryley St. Rose-Finear Bass Guitar…………………………………………….……………Will Gocher Trumpet…………………………………………….…………..Mr. Jim Holman Guitar………………………………………………….…………Mr. Ben Rybolt Drum Set……………………………………………….……….Mr. Dylan Niver

Production Staff & Crew Artistic Director ……………………………………………….…….Jason Ford Musical Director………………………..…………………….. Nicholas Roche Choreographer/Producer……………………………….………Cori Colombo Scenic Director…………………………………….………. .Shelbie Colombo Deck Chief & Sound Tech….. ……………….………………Kelie Chesebro Costumers………………………………..……Kelly Follman and Jason Ford Pit Orchestra Director…………………………………….Steven Zimmerman Co-Producer………………………………………………..……Cara Montrois Rehearsal Accompanist………………………..……..…….….…Jim Schmitt Sound & Lighting Director………………..………Cori Colombo, Ed McClive T-shirt and Poster Design-………………………………………..Dan Howell Cast/ Crew Photos…………………………...…………………... Dan Howell Wigs for Deloris/ Drag Queen/ Mary Robert ……………………..Laura Fox Lighting Design……………………………………….…….. Cody Kiedrowski Props………………………………………...Jason Ford and Nicholas Roche Program Design……………………..…………………………..Cara Montrois Student Production Staff & Crew Stage Manager- Joseph Sutherland

Assistant Stage Manager- Carson Minster Lilah Rocha Jadyn Schnarr Khushi Relan Marena Debruyne Tyler Krull Sarah Rocha Malia Sainpaulin Aaron Lund Ethan DeSalvo Breann Smith Sound—————————————————————-Olivia Passmore Lights———————————————————–—-———Anya Niven Spot 1———————————————————————Julia Shelton Spot 2———————————————–———————-Jayla Haenle Ushers Miguel Gonzalez Kai Chitaphong Jaden Schwenebraten Michael Rogers Payton Pope Si'Anna Miller Megan Fraser Khloe Chitaphong Claire Webster Tyler Rocha Kaitlyn Miles Danielle Dean Production Team

Jason Ford – Artistic Director/ Costumer Mr. Ford is thrilled to be back for his third year at Wheatland -Chili Middle School/ High School as the Artistic Director of the Drama Club. In the Heights was his first production at Wheatland-Chili. Theatre is such a big part of Mr. Ford’s life. This past December he played the part of Lord Pinkleton in Pittsford Musical’s production of Rodger’s and Hammer- stein’s Cinderella. Mr. Ford has been involved in several Pittsford Musical productions (Sweeney Todd, 50 Years of Song & Dance, The Wizard of Oz, and Cabaret). He has worked with many other theater groups in the Rochester area as well. One of his favorite roles was Motel, the tailor, in Webster Theater Guild’s production of Fiddler on the Roof and has also worked with JCC Centerstage in their produc- tion of The Normal Heart. Mr. Ford was the 2017 national re- cipient of The Broadway League Apple Educator Award for his program of incorporating theater into his classroom with the touring production of Wicked. Mr. Ford has been work- ing with the Rochester Broadway Theater League for the last 8 years bringing theater into his classroom. Mr. Ford is a 5th grade teacher at Francis Parker School No. 23. Mr. Ford has been directing and costuming Rochester City School students for the past 10 years. Some of his favorite directing and costuming credits include Frozen Jr., Once on this Is- land, Jr., The Wizard of Oz, The Little Mermaid, Jr., Shrek, Jr., Seussical, The Lion King, Aladdin, The Jungle Book, Willy Wonka, Annie, Jr., and Cinderella. Mr. Ford would like to thank the Wheatland-Chili community for their continued support of the Drama Club. Mr. Ford is extremely proud of all the students in this cast, pit, and crew. Many thanks to his friends and family for their unconditional love and support. Production Team

Cori Colombo – Choreographer Cori Colombo has a long history of teaching, performing, and training all over Rochester for the past 25 years. Shortly before receiving her masters teaching certificate from The Broadway Dance Center, Cori lived in Florida where she was selected to do character and parade work at Walt Disney World. Returning home to Rochester, she opened an artistic center in Ontar- io, . There, she continues to teach various areas of dance, theater, and gymnastics - enjoying every minute of the last 15 years. Cori has been a choreographer for Wolcott Central School, Wayne Central School, Webster Theater Guild, Wheatland-Chili Central School, Irondequoit Theater Guild and “Stages,” putting on over 145 shows during the last 20 years. Cori has also taught performing arts at RAPA, worked tech for GEVA professionally, and has been a judge for RBTL’s Stars of Tomorrow program for several years. She looks forward each and every year to bring “a little bit of magic” to all of her students through the arts.

Nicholas Roche – Musical Director Mr. Roche is the choir director at Wheatland-Chili High School and the elementary music teacher. He is a pianist and a multi-instrumentalist with a music education degree from SUNY Fredonia. He also teaches private instrumental lessons at Strike It Up Artistic Center. In addition to numerous masterclasses, Nick has been working in pit orchestras for more than ten years in productions including Into the Woods and The Sound of Music. This is his fourth production at Wheatland-Chili. He wants to thank you all for your dedication and professionalism.

Steven Zimmerman—Pit Orchestra Director As a high school freshman, Mr. Zimmerman played in the pit orchestra for a summer stock production of West Side Story and has been involved in musi- cal theater ever since. As a French horn player, Mr. Zimmerman’s credits in- clude Broadway productions of Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon, Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, Sunset Boulevard, Beauty and the Beast, and Ragtime. Conducting credits include high school productions of Fiddler on the Roof, Damn Yankees, two productions of Guys and Dolls, The Boyfriend, Working, Nine, How to Succeed… Little Shop of Hor- rors, Li’l Abner, Seussical, Annie, Once Upon a Mattress, and Hairspray! Thanks to Eileen, Justin, Makala, and Loraine for their love and support, and to the students of Wheatland-Chili for their dedication and hard work Production Team

Jim Schmitt- Accompanist Jim is a free-lance musical director, accompanist and composer who has worked in the western NY area for well over forty year. He has been the music director for TYKES (Theater Young Kids Enjoy) at the J. C. C. for the past 12 seasons, as well as a music director for “A Magical Journey Thru STAGES” at the Auditorium Theater. Jim is also a music director for RBTL’s “Stars of Tomorrow” Annual Awards Gala. He has been an adjudicator with the program for 11 years. Jim grew up in Scottsville and attended Wheatland-Chili, and is delighted to be back in his old school!

Shelbie Colombo – Scenic Designer Shelbie has a BFA in Production and Set Design from the New York State College at Fredonia. She is currently working at Geva Theatre for her third season as a Scenic Artist or Deck Crew member for vari- ous productions. She has recently worked at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival for the last three summers where she was em- ployed as a Properties Artisan. She is excited to get to create this magical production with the help of the students and their family members.

Kelie Chesebro – Deck Chief & Sound Designer Kelie Chesebro is thrilled to be back working at Wheatland-Chili MS/ HS this season. Once again, she has had a blast teaching and working with each and every student. For the last 15 years, Kelie has been a part of several theatrical productions around Rochester in- cluding RAPA, Strike It Up Artistic Center, and Geva Theater Center. Her areas of expertise are in sound, stage crew, and set construc- tion, but she can pretty much handle any area of theater. Kelie would like to thank all of the students for their dedication and sup- port throughout this entire process!

Cara Montrois –Producer Cara Montrois has been a faculty member at Wheatland-Chili High School since 1998, teaching a variety of social studies classes. She currently serves as the Teacher Center Director, in addition to her classroom responsibilities. She advises the National Honor Society. This is Mrs. Montrois’ sixth year with the Drama Club Musical Produc- tion Team. She thinks you are all Fabulous, baby!

Love Notes—Friends and Patrons of the Show

Do it for the Fambly, Kevin

Go get'em Deloris!, The Wehle's

We are proud of you! Kevin , Love Mom & Dad

Livie, you are AWESOME! LOVE YOU! GMA & GPA Murray

Ella, you are AWESOME! LOVE YOU! GMA & GPA Murray

Livie, It has been incredible watching you grow on stage! We love you! Alex and Christina

Ella, You really can ACT, SISTER! And Dance! Love you!, Alex and Christina

Ellie, Dance with joy and smile with pure delight. We love you!, Mom and Dad

Livie, Your hard work and determination brought you here. SHINE ON! We love you! Mom and Dad

Love Seeing you on stage Olivia and Ella!, Mr. & Mrs. Peets

Be awesome, Cleo Wright

Follow your dreams, believe in yourself, and don't give up., Cynthia Miller

You are an awesome sister, Si'Anna Miller

Great job! We send our love., Daniel and Diane Miller

Josh, we are so proud of you!, Mom and Dad

So proud of you Joey. Keep the party going!, Love you, Gram

Shine on Seniors, Shine on. Shine like the stars that you are! Enjoy Eve- ry Moment!, Love Mrs. Hogan

Congratulations to the cast of Sister Act. We can't wait to hear you all "Raise Your Voice"!, Donna & Dave Hartley

Madyson Jayde Amethyst Sebastian you're fabulously incredible in everyway!, Love Grammy & Grampy

I wish you the best of luck Raina, and you are going to do great, Autumn

Congratulations to the cast and crew, The McDougall's Thank You’s Always first: Parents, relatives, friends, spouses, etc. Your support is invaluable. Thank you for investing your time and effort into our program and your children. YOU deserve a standing ovation! Dr. Deborah Leh Mr. Eric Windover Custodial Staff– Especially Mike McTurk and Ruth Yeo Mrs. Jennifer Vogt Beth McDougall The Murray Family Elizabeth Murray Valerie Savage and Photography Class

All parents of cast and crew

Douglas Ford Alexis White Harvester 56 Theatre Michele Conrad Stamp Brodie McPherson School of the Arts Diane Spacher Pittsford Musicals Lisa Fisher Jyllian Adams Andrea DeBellis Gregoire Carol Brodie Gregoire OFC Creations Dan Howell Allendale Columbia Brent Neeley Randy Barkin Incognito Menswear Laura Hogan Jimmy Moses Ed McClive Laura Fox Mark Walker Karen Lee Wilson Jenica Hendricks Geva Theatre Tim Ozminkowski The Ozminkowski Family Mr. DeBryne Kenneth Foster RIT Eastman School of Music Applied Audio Shannon Brandes Crazy Dog T-shirts Pete Borrelli Strike it Up Artistic Center Emily Howard Shelly Thompson Lance Anderson Kelly Follman Cody Kiedrowski

And special thanks to those of you who pitched in at the last mi- nute and could not be named in our program. Know that we are so grateful for all of your support! Love Notes

Break a leg, Katie and cast. Good luck to you all. We know you'll do great., Chris and Karen Tabor

Good job Paige. Connor, Abigail, and Cassy

Sorry we missed your show. Hope you had fun. We love you!, Grandma TC and Grandpa

We are so proud of you, Paige! All your hard work really paid off. Love you., Mom and Dad

So proud of you, Jenna! Congrats to the entire cast and crew! Break a leg, Mom, Dad, & Reghan

Moosey, Your talent and dedication continue to amaze me. We're so proud of you baby. Break a leg, Love, Mom, Kenzie, Malik

Maddy, Always follow your passion. It will lead you to your purpose., Love, Nani and Papa ♥

Joey, You brighten up any room you walk into. Keep shining superstar! We love you!, Mom and Dad

Best of luck to the entire cast and crew!, Steve Call and Nicole Bayly

Lillian we are completely - Totally - Proud of you!! Love You!, Jojo and Jax

To a bright and up-and-coming young lady! We love you!, Grandma and Papa

Aunties Megan, TT, Kasey, and Donna love you lots! Break a leg, Lillian!, Honorary Aunties

We love you lots. We are so proud of you!, Mom, Dad, and Bub

Q: What do you call a sleepwalking nun? A: A roamin' Catholic! Jon Gocher

Tera - Have fun. Break a leg., Love, Grandpa

Tera - Best of Luck, Love, Nana & Pa

Tera - You are amazing at all that you do. Break a leg!, Mom, Jason, Brynlee, & Rhys

Tera - Sing it, swing it, bring it boo, We're so very proud of you., Love, Uncle Roo, Auntie M, Gibb & Roux Love Notes

Raina, You worked incredibly hard. Good luck! I'm so proud of you., Love, Mom ♥ If you haven't heard this yet today: I'm proud of you. Break a leg, beautiful!, Kaysceia Raina, I'm so proud of you!! Good luck!!, Love, Anthony To our gangster AJ: You have grown so much - Continue to shine! Love you!, Mom, Dad, Torrie AJ - Keep up the great work and break a leg! We love you. , Zizi Marylou To our AJ: We are so proud of you. We love you, Mema and Papa AJ - We know you will be a hit in your role!, Uncle Jay, Josette, Gabe AJ: I am so proud of you. You are a talented young man. I love you., Nana Best of luck to our Bella! We love you!, Love, Mom, Dad, and Grace Shine like the stars! We ♥ you Bella., Love, Aunt Mandy, Uncle Jake, Maddie, and Cole Break a leg Bella! We are cheering you from afar! Love you!, Grammy and Grampy So proud of you Bella. Love you! Enjoy every minute, Aunt Jean Break a leg, Bella-boo! , Love, Aunt Melly, Uncle Dbo, and Eliza Bizzle, We're so proud of you! We love you so much! Love, Dad, Chelle, Ken- zie, Gia, and Xan Ella and Olivia—Good luck ladies. I am so proud of your hard work and your musicianship—Kenneth Foster Friends of the Drama Club

Ms. Passero Mr. VerSteeg Mr. Murphy

Opal Gocher-Rea Karl Keydel Mrs. Hess

Cathy Penders Dave Spoto Mrs. Wilson

Greg Dunn John and Cyndi Temperato

Mrs. Laura Hogan Kasey Tabor Brian Lynch

Leanne Lynch Dave Franklin