Directors’ Note: This is certainly a challenging time in our world. There were many times this year we weren’t sure if ENCORE! 2021 was even going to happen. With the support of the EHS administration, students and their families, and our amazing production team, we are thrilled to be able to present to you, ENCORE! 2021: Studio Sessions. The concept of “studio sessions” was created from the guidelines and restrictions we had to work with to keep students and staff safe during this process. With guidelines requiring us to keep cast numbers small and rehearsal time short, “studio sessions” seemed like the perfect (and safest!) way to showcase our performers. This show is a celebration of music, theater, dance, and most importantly, student resilience, and the power of community. Production Team: Jim Cox...... Director/Vocal Director John Ratzlaff...... Director/Tech Director Michael Pearson...... Jazz 1 Director Rachel Graff...... Choregrapher Retsey Anderson...... Costuming Paul Saxton...... Video Director/Editor Sue Kasdorf...... Producer/Poster Design Karen Kanz...... Program Design Technicians...... Michael Dratz, Erin Kelly,Jacob Wesley Ella Janky, Courtney Schreiber, Mason Lochner Camera Crew...... Finn Wallace, Graham Zemke *Songs not listed in order of performance
Shed a Little Light by James Taylor, arr. Greg Jasperse
Eric Sorensen...... Soloist Olivia Coughlan...... Soloist, Trio Shaddai Redmon...... Soloist Makayla Palmer...... Trio Isabella Pellegrom...... Trio Janani Venkatasubramanian Evelyn Gore Cece Wallace Will New Connor Hedeman Kevin Kodalen Judy Sagen...... Pianist
Lost in the Woods (from Frozen 2) by Kristin Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez, arr. Jason Hansen
Kevin Kodalen...... Soloist Cooper Swanson...... Soloist Conner Hedeman...... Soloist James Eiden Zakir Naqvi Eric Sorensen
This Too Shall Pass by Damian Kulash & Tim Nordwind, arr. Jason Hansen
Pierce Brown Finn Wallace Graham Zemke Up the Ladder (From Everyday Rapture) by Frank Wilson, Vincent DiMarco, & Michael Bihovsky Orchestration arranged by Doug Rasmussen Julia Marie Peterson...... Soloist Tori Robarge...... Soloist Jayda Collins...... Soloist Danielle Fraher Maria Peterson Makayla Palmer
Rather Be by Jack Patterson, Nicole Marshall & James Napier, performed by Clean Bandit Choreography assistance by Trista Hoang & Elin Audette
Dancers Omolara Aguda Elin Audette Kristin Cullen Izzy Fletcher Trista Hoang Ashley Krech Julia Marisol Peterson Elise Roxas Cooper Swanson
ME! by Taylor Swift, Joel Little & Brendon Urle arr. Jason Hansen Annika Sorensen...Soloist Dancers Pierce Brown...... Soloist Kristin Cullen Olivia Coughlan Izzy Fletcher Julia Marie Peterson Julia Marisol Peterson Grace Park Omolara Aguda Neha Nayak Cooper Swanson Audrey Schwartz Angie Stapf Sophia Peterson The Prayer by Carole Bayer Sager & David Foster Choreography by: Elin Audette, Ashley Krech, & Elisa Roxas
Will New Isabella Pellegrom Grace Park, synth strings Dancers Elin Audette, Ashley Krech, & Elise Roxas
If I Told You by Ross Copperman, Shane McAnally & Jon Nite
Finn Wallace Audrey Schwartz Isabelle Pellegrom, guitar
You’ve Got a Friend by Carole King (based on a performance at Eagle Brook Church) arr. Jake Berran
James Eiden Grace Park Jake Berran, pianist EHS Class of ‘20
The Fighter by Keith Urban & busbee arr. Doug Rasmussen Choreography assistance by Elise Roxas
Will New Janani Venkatasubramainian Dancers Kristin Cullen, Trista Hoang, Elise Roxas Found/Tonight by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Benji Pasek & Justin Paul
Zakir Naqvi Graham Zemke
A Life That’s Good (from Nashville) by Ashley Monroe and Sarah Siskind *Additonal material written by Neha Nayak and Grace Park
Neha Nayak Grace Park
Take Me or Leave Me (from the musical RENT) by Jonathan Larson, arr. Jason Hansen
Evelyn Gore Sophia Peterson
At Last by Harry Warren, arr. Dave Wolpe
Neha Nayak Edge of Glory by Stefani Germanotta, Paul Blair, & Fernando Garibay arr. Jason Hansen
Makayla Palmer...... Soloist Janani Venkatasubramanian...... Soloist Olivia Coughlan Julia Marie Peterson Grace Park Neha Nayak Audrey Schwartz Isabella Pellegrom Kaia Ketcham Sherry Muthiga Danielle Fraher Angie Stapf Shaddai Redmon Annika Sorensen Sophia Peterson Evelyn Gore Tori Robarge Ashleigh Bronwell Maria Peterson Cece Wallace Jayda Collins Keaton Zemke Will New Pierce Brown Dancers James Eiden
Graham Zemke Omolara Aguda Ethan Skoog Hayden Hedegaard Elin Audette Jessie Friend Kristin Cullen Finn Wallace Izzy Fletcher Kevin Kodalen Trista Hoang Zakir Naqvi Ashley Krech Connor Hedeman Julia Marisol Peterson Eric Sorensen Elise Roxas Logan Ahl Cooper Swanson Giddyup by Rich Hirsch Julia Peterson...... Soloist Jayla Daniels...... Soloist
Jazz Band
Saxophones: Ryan Diaz Isabella Pellegrom Julia Peterson Trombones: GUITAR: Ana McMahon Emily Teigland Jayla Daniels Kayli Breen Brooks Loeffler BASS: Trumpets: Mari Paulsen Cole Clubb Grant Strop Daniel Wochnick PIANO: Jacob Frost Drums: Jacob Braginsky Catrina Pereda Spencer Ainza VIBRAPHone: Vi Nguyen Gavin Banick Daniel Biancamano Thank You..... EHS Principals EHS Custodial Staff Hannah Johnson - Choir Student Teacher EHS Music Staff - Amy Jo Cherner, Brett Benson, Doug Hart EHS Voice Teachers - Dr. Luke Williams, Anne Storlie, Eagan High School Administration Maire Clement and Nicole Marschall Dr. Polly Reikowski, Principal Ayme Zemke and EHS Theatre Boosters Dr. Pete Zak, Asst. Principal Dr. Tara Hedlund, Asst. Principal Everett Parker - Mr. Cox’s Assistant Steve Thompson, Asst. Principal Elle Bishop - Asst Lighting Designer/Audition Asst Sandra Setter, Asst. Principal/AD Stacy Jameson, Administrative Asst. Freestyle Productions District 196 Administrators St. Thomas Beckett Church Mary M. Kreger, Superintendent Eagan Parks and Recreation Michael Bolsoni, Director of Secondary Education School Board Dakota Hills Middle School Jackie Magnuson, Chairperson Families of Members of the Production Team Joel Albright, Vice Chairperson Art Coulson, Treasurer Parents & Families of the ENCORE! Cast, Band and Tech Crew Sachin Isaacs, Clerk Craig Angrimson, Director Cory Johnson, Director Mike Roseen, Director