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Best wishes and much love to our seniors Andrew Aprigliano, Amara Ayler, Jordan Biener, Luis Cuji, Logan Rice, Nicole Sevilla, and Maddie Shea on their last drama production.

The Drama Club Parents’ Association

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 – 7:30 PM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 – 2:00 & 7:30 PM

The Laramie Project Director’s Notes by The most asked question I have faced this fall is this… why? Why what? Why MOISES KAUFMAN The Laramie Project? Before I could even utter a word people would give me And the MEMBERS of TECTONIC THEATER PROJECT their reasons: Director What—are you trying to make a political statement? Is this some sort of re- Michael Schwendemann sponse to what is happening in North Carolina? Are you trying to sway new voters in an election year? Do you have some sort of agenda? The answer to Student Director Technical Director each one of these questions—no. I wanted to tell a story—a story that should Maddie Haughwout Rob Krakehl never need to be told—the story of a man that went to his death for no other

Set Dressing Backdrop Program reason than being himself. It doesn’t matter that was Dana Freed Grosh Backdrops & Drapery Ellen Fleury —what matters is the simple truth that in America today people are being Costumes killed simply for who they are—whether it’s their gender, their religion, their Dana Freed lifestyle, their color or occupation. Violence seems to have replaced baseball as America’s national pastime. How do we stop the bleeding? By maybe realizing The US West World Premiere was produced by that we should celebrate our differences rather than use them as a vehicle The Denver Center Theatre Company of judgment and hatred. As trite and hackneyed as that may sound—which Donovan Marley, Artistic Director in association with world would you rather be a part of? The choice is ours. Enjoy the show. Tectonic Theater Project Moises Kaufman, Artistic Director. Originally produced in New York City at the Union Square Theatre Special Thanks by Roy Gabay and Tectonic Theater Project “Oh, my God... Anybody else wanna do this?” in association with Gayle Francis and the Araca Group Associate Producers: Mara Isaacs and hart Sharp Entertainment. Kathy Shea THE LARAMIE PROJECT For doing everything I forget to do Written by Moises Kaufman and the Members of the Tectonic Theater Project Deb Ciccone For the photos HEAD WRITER Leigh Fondakowski Ellen Fleury ASSOCIATE WRITERS For sticking around Stephen Belber, Greg Pierotti, Stephen Wangh Dana Freed DRAMATURGS For everything Amanda Gronich, Sarah Lambert, John McAdams, Maude Mitchell, Andy Paris, Barbara Pitts, Kelli Simpkins Victoria Garbarino For gracing us amazingly AUTHOR’S NOTES The Laramie Project was written through a unique collaboration by Tectonic Theater Project. The Drama Club Parents During the year-and-a-half development of the play, members of the company and I traveled For taking the ride to Laramie six times to conduct interviews with the people of the town. We transcribed and edited the interviews, then conducted several workshops in which the members of the company The Secretaries presented material and acted as dramaturgs in the creation of the play. For keeping me on task & getting us everything we need As the volume of material grew with each additional trip to Laramie, a small writers’ group from Eric Reynolds within the company began to work closely with me to further organize and edit the material, conduct additional research in Laramie, and collaborate on the writing of the play. This group was For looking out for us led by Leigh Fondakowski as Head Writer, with Stephen Belber and Greg Pierotti as Associate Writers. Brenden Cusack As we got closer to the play’s first production in Denver, the actors, including Stephen Belber and & Greg Pierotti, turned their focus to performance, while Leigh Fondakowski continued to work with me on drafts of the play, as did Stephen Wangh, who by then had joined us as an Associate James Polansky Writer and “bench coach.” For the support Cast Kelli Simpkins ...... Isabella Cahill Stephen Belber...... Logan Rice Zackie Salmon Doc O’Connor Alison Mears Bill McKinney Tiffany Edwards Minister’s Wife Aaron McKinney Gov. Geringer Mercedes Herreo ...... Jordan Biener Reggie Fluty John McAdams...... Zubair Ali Rebecca Hilliker Moises Kaufman Waitress Stephen Mead Johnson Sherry Johnson Harry Woods Shannon Andy Paris...... Keenan Lyons Eileen Engen...... Amelia Maggio Jedadiah Schultz Catherine Connolly Russell Henderson Sherry Aenonson Anonymous friend of Aaron McKinney Lucy Thompson Greg Pierotti ...... Peter Ciccone Barbara Pitts ...... Amelia Reilly Sgt. Hing April Silva Father Roger Schmitt Zubaida Ula Jonas Slonaker Jeffrey Lockwood Rob Debree Jen Narrator ...... Robert Jean-Gilles Shadow Leigh Fondakowski...... Amara Ayler Bailiff Aaron Kreifils Matt Galloway...... Luis Cuji Newsperson 4 Conrad Miller Jury Foreman Mormon Spiritual Advisor Cal Rerucha Amanda Gronich...... LJ Kindall Phil LaBrie Judge ...... Andrew Aprigliano Russell Henderson’s Home Teacher Email Writer Juror Jon Peacock Doug Laws...... Abby Semelsberger Andrew Gomez ...... Danny Arias Kerry Drake Gil Engen Matt Mickelson Philip Dubois ...... William Fallon Kristin Price...... Natalie Ciccone Murdoch Cooper Kerry Drake (Reporter) Dr. Cantway Newsperson 3 Dennis Sheppard Juror Juror Newsperson 1...... Nicole Sevilla Rulon Stacey ...... Maddie Shea Juror Marge Murray Baptist Minister Newsperson 2 ...... Faith Youngquist Trish Steger Juror Stage Crew Who’s Who in the Cast

Sound Set Building Lighting Brendan Mulory Andy Ulloa Andy Ulloa (Board Op) Megan Desmond (Board Op) Quinn Blackburn (A2) Connor Dougal Mardnie Mentor ZUBAIR ALI (John just wants to thank his mom for being Morgan Oh Amber Tito Jackson Moren McAdams/Moises supportive and Mrs. Krycinski, who Kaufman/Stephen influenced him to try out for the play. Olivia Perez Sophie Wylie Mead Johnson/Harry Light Hang Emma Franznick Woods) is a ninth AMARA AYLER Backstage Joey Dammers Andy Ulloa grader at HHS and is (Leigh Fondakowski/ Megan Desmond (Captain) Sophie Wylie thrilled to be a part of The Laramie Romaine Patterson/ Rachel Fils-Aime Project. He hopes to continue in this Amber Tito Joey Dammers Aaron Kreifils/News- Sylvia Belanger wonderful program the high school person 4/Jury Fore- Devon Green (Captain) Arielle Harvey Rachel Fils-Aime has provided him. He previously was man) is very excited Jack in Into the Woods, Wickersham about The Laramie Project, her fifth Sophie Wylie Kianna Lopez Brother #1 in Seussical Jr., Augustus show, and hopes you all enjoy the Casey DeVille Strike Eileen Flores Gloop in Willy Wonka Jr., and a News- performance. The cast has worked Rachel Fils-Aime Andy Ulloa paper Boy in New York Times at the very hard to give you a great per- John Engeman Theater. He would Sylvia Belanger Sophie Wylie formance, as well as having the best like to thank Schwen for his endless times together. As a senior, this is Arielle Harvey Joey Dammers patience and his family for the her second-to-last show at HHS, and driving back and forth! although she’s horribly sad to go, she has had the best time of her life ANDREW APRIGLIANO with this cast, as well as past casts. (Judge/Writer/Jon Love, live DRAMA CLUB! Peacock) is so happy to be in his third pro- JORDAN BIENER duction at HHS. His (Mercedes Herreo/ previous roles include; Reggie Fluty/Rebecca With much love and appreciation Steven in Bring It On, Ching Ho in Hilliker/Waitress/ Thoroughly Modern Millie, Doody Sherry Johnson/ to our amazing director in Grease, Rapunzel’s Prince in Into Shannon) is in her third the Woods and Professor Callahan year with the drama club at HHS. She in Legally Blonde. He would like to is so glad to start off her senior year Schwen thank Schwen for giving him this by being a part of another Drama wonderful opportunity to be in his Club production. She has previously for his support, guidance first drama at the high school and been in the high school productions hopes everyone enjoys the show. of Beauty and the Beast, The Babbling Brooks, Don’t Drink the Water (Chef) and friendship! DANNY ARIAS and The Little Mermaid (Sebastian). (Andrew Gomez/Gil She is so excited to be a part of Engen) is in the tenth the cast of The Laramie Project. She grade. The Laramie wants to wish the rest of the cast the Project is his first play best of luck. She hopes everyone in the high school. He enjoys the show. ISABELLA CAHILL give to your fans? ROBERT JEAN-GILLES formed in productions of Les Misera- (Kelli Simpkins/Zackie Answer: Stay in school, don’t do (Narrator/Shadow/ bles (Gavroche), Beauty and the Beast Salmon/Alison Mears/ drugs, and follow your heart. Bailiff) is elated to be (Lefou), You’re a Good Man, Charlie Tiffany Edwards/ in his first high school Brown (Linus), Nine (Young Guido) Minister’s Wife) is a LUIS CUJI (Matt drama performance. and several other musicals. Keenan sophomore who is Galloway/Conrad Miller/ Robert would like to also is a violinist with the Gemini elated to be performing in her third Mormon Spiritual thank his family for all the support Youth Orchestra’s Philharmonia, and show at HHS. She’d like to thank the Advisor/Cal Rerucha) that they have given him. He is has performed at Lincoln Center’s cast along with Schwen for bring- is appearing in his first extremely proud of his mother for Alice Tully Hall. Keenan is a freshman ing together a wonderful show. She drama and second helping him stay organized and not fall and thanks Mr. Schwendemann for hopes you enjoy it! show overall! He’s very excited to be behind on school work. Also Robert this amazing opportunity and his doing such a powerful play that hits would like to thank Mr. Schwende- fellow thespians for a wonderful NATALIE CICCONE home in many aspects. He’s aware mann and appreciates all the notes “first drama” experience at HHS! (Kristin Price/Kerry of the positive huge changes for that were given to him so that he Drake (Reporter)/ the LGBT+ community since then, could improve his performance. AMELIA MAGGIO Newsperson 3/Juror) and is proud of how we’ve evolved He hopes that you all will enjoy this (Eileen Engen/ is thrilled to perform as a nation. However, Luis believes performance of The Laramie Project. Catherine Connolly/ in this year’s produc- there’s always room for progression. Sherry Aenonson/ tion of The Laramie Project at HHS. He hopes the audience can take LJ KINDALL (Amanda Lucy Thompson) is so Her previous roles include Flounder something from the show and bring Gronich/Phil LaBrie/ excited to be in her in The Little Mermaid Jr., Veruca Salt it home into their lives; we’re all Russell Henderson’s first production at HHS!! When she in Willy Wonka Jr., The Little Red- human at the end of the day. Home Teacher/Juror) was little she always saw their pro- Headed Girl in You’re a Good Man is thankful, as always, ductions and wanted to be in them! Charlie Brown, and a Bird Girl in WILLIAM FALLON to be a part of the Amelia has been acting since she Seussical Jr. She hopes to continue (Philip Dubois/Murdoch amazing, if bizarre, drama club was in fourth grade and her past performing in shows throughout her Cooper/Dr. Cantway/ family again this year. Do people even credits include Les Mis, Footloose, high school career and would like Dennis Sheppard/ read these? Regardless, thanks. and Annie. Thanks to the fantastic to thank both Mr. Schwendemann Juror) is a junior in cast, crew, and directors for making and the entire cast for making her his fifth production KEENAN LYONS me feel right at home! Break legs! first high school production a at HHS. He has been in Don’t Drink (Andy Paris/Jedadiah memorable one. the Water (Father Drobney) and The Schultz/Russell AMELIA REILLY Little Mermaid (Chef Louis) at the Henderson/Anonymous (Barbara Pitts/April PETER CICCONE high school as well. He is ready to friend of Aaron Silva/Zubaida Ula/ (Greg Pierotti/Sgt. perform and NO FURTHER INFO McKinney) appeared Jeffrey Lockwood/Jen) Hing/Father Roger AVAILABLE. in Guys and Dolls (Rusty Charlie) and is excited to be per- Schmitt/Jonas Slonaker/ Carousel (Enoch Snow Jr.) this past forming in her fourth Rob Debree) is excited MADDIE HAUGHWOUT summer at the Manhattan School of show at HHS. She would like to thank to be portraying many (Student Director) is Music. Last Spring he appeared as a Schwen and the rest of the cast for characters in this drama. involved with her first Storyteller in the Cultural Arts Play- everything and she hopes you all Question: What is your biggest fear? drama at HHS. She’s so house mainstage production of enjoy the show! Answer: My dreams at night. proud of everyone for Children of Eden. He also appeared as Question: What is your favorite all of their hard work Mr. Mayor in Seussical and earlier in LOGAN RICE (Stephen hobby? and wishes everyone the best of 2016 Keenan performed as a soloist Belber/Doc O’Connor/ Answer: Building with legos luck. Maddie also loves in Broadway’s Next Generation at Bill McKinney/Fred Question: What is your favorite book? string cheese. Carnegie Hall. In 2015 he appeared Phelps/Aaron McKinney/ Answer: Catcher in the Rye. as the male lead, Logan, in PCI’s pro- Gov. Geringer) notes Question: What advice would you duction of Reddi High, an Off-Broadway that performing in Musical. In addition, he has per- The Laramie Project is on the very sweet side of bittersweet. This is enjoy the overall experience of per- his fourth show with Drama Club, forming but having the ability to and unfortunately, as he is a senior, bond with the cast. Although this is this will be his last fall drama. So her very first and last fall drama, she far, Logan has portrayed The Beast has cherished every moment with (Beauty and the Beast), Krojack (Don’t Drama Club. In all, Nicole has been Drink the Water), and King Triton (The loving everything that has to do with Little Mermaid). He’d like to thank this year’s drama and can’t wait for his parents (for being so supportive the spring musical! and always driving him home from Drama Club), Mr. Schwendemann, MADDIE SHEA (Rulon Ms. Freed, the Stage Crew (this Stacey/Marge Murray/ wouldn’t be a HHS show without Baptist Minister/Trish their expertise), and the entire cast Steger) is thrilled to kick for being so fun to work with. He off her senior year in her hopes you enjoy! seventh HHS Drama Club production, The Laramie Project. ABBY SEMELSBERGER She would like to thank the cast, crew, (Doug Laws/Kerry and staff for making these past few Drake/Matt Mickelson) months such a fun learning experi- is so excited to be a ence. Favorite credits include: Parade part of this incredible in Concert at Lincoln Center with Jason production. She is a Robert Brown (Broadway Festival freshman, this is her first show with Chorus, Music Supervisor: Tom Murray); Huntington High School, and she The Secret Garden at Lincoln Center can’t wait for more. Favorite roles (Broadway Festival Chorus, Music include Frenchy (Grease), Gertrude Supervisor: Michael Kosarin, Dir: Mcfuzz (Seussical), Snoopy (You’re Stafford Arima); Mary Flynn in Merrily A Good Man Charlie Brown), and We Roll Along (Long Island Musical Violet (Willy Wonka). She would like Theatre Festival); Helga in Cabaret to thank Mr Schwendemann and (Long Island Musical Theatre Festival). her fellow castmates for making this show so memorable and such a FAITH YOUNGQUIST great experience! (Newsperson 2/Juror) is thrilled to be in her NICOLE SEVILLA first production at HHS, (Newsperson 1/Juror) The Laramie Project. In is proud to be part of the past she has per- the cast of The Laramie formed in The Little Mermaid Jr., Willy Project. She has been Wonka Jr., and You’re a Good Man involved in past perfor- Charlie Brown. She has also been mances including Annie (Hoovervi- a member of Nassau-Suffolk Perform- lite Cook), The Wizard of Oz (member ing Arts for five years. She would of the Lollipop Guild), Joseph and like to thank the cast, crew, and most the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat importantly her mother and Mr. (ensemble), Disney’s Beauty and the Schwendemann for their guidance Beast (Wolf), and Disney’s The Little and support. She hopes to continue Mermaid (Maid). Not only does she being a part of the HS Drama Club. William, Mom and Dad are so proud of you! You will be GREAT! Break a Leg! All of our Love Always! CONGRATULATIONS PETER & NATALIE CONGRATULATIONS AND THE ENTIRE CAST AND CREW MADDIE of ON YET ANOTHER AWESOME PERFORMANCE ON THE HHS STAGE THE LARAMIE PROJECT WE ARE SO VERY PROUD OF YOU We are so proud of all of you! LOVE, The Ciccones MOM, DAD, ALLIE AND STEPHANIE

Dear Mercedes and Reggie and Rebecca Wishing the Cast and Crew of and Shannon and Sherry and Waitress The Laramie Project a wonderful performance! and especially, Jordan —

We love you beyond words. Infinity... The Lyons Family Mom & Dad Congratulations

to the fall drama team

and best wishes for an incredible production.

We are so glad that Zubair is

part of the magic.

The Ali Family

We are so proud of you Aubair Ali!

Love, Nama + Jan Jan Boosters Boosters

Keenan, we wish you all the success in the world as you perform in your first To an amazing group of actors and stage crew—and their fearless leader, High School drama. We are so proud of you and love you like crazy! – Mom, Schwen! Your hard work and enthusiasm never lets us down! – From the Rice’s Dad & Katharine & Grandma Robert – Break a leg and have fun on the stage! We are so very proud of you. – Congrats to the Cast and Crew of The Laramie Project. And a special shout Love, Momma, Papap, Naine, Tatie, Tatie Babes, Tatie Danielle, Uncle Chris, Uncle out to the wonderful Mr. Schwendemann, thank you for all you do! – The Francky, Mom Cilia, Uncle Thierry, Mom Marie and Grandma from Queens. Layons Family So proud of you Zubair – the future holds many great things for you! – Love, To all my friends in the Cast and Crew of The Laramie Project: Amazing Talent, The Hummel Family Amazing Experience, Amazing Schwendy! THANK YOU ALL! – Keenan Anne – Your talent and dedication to Drama Club are just as amazing as Maddie – So proud of you! Can’t believe it’s your 4th and final year of drama always. Once again, we have the greatest Display Case of all! We are very club! It feels like just yesterday you and I were on that stage together. I’m so appreciative of your help and blessed by your friendship. proud of you balancing all of the rehearsals, schooling and college prep that you do. You’re a star! So looking forward to seeing where your life takes you! Deb – You really went above and beyond. We could not have pulled so much Break legs! Love, Steph of this together without you! Drama Club is so lucky to have you.

Madeline – Congratulations and good luck! Another great job. You rock! Judy – For all you do and for always being there….we thank you! Love, Allie…..and Buddy too! Maggie – Thanks for never hesitating to lend a hand where it’s needed. You Zubair we wish you great success in your first high school production. – are very much appreciated! Nama & Jan Jan

Zubair – we love you. Break a leg. – Love Mom, Pappa, Sabeena and Nadeera

To the cast and Schwen – Thank you for making this experience so amazing. Love you all…..Break a leg! – Abby The Huntington High School

To Abbey – we are so proud of you! Best of luck with your first HHS produc- Drama Club tion! – Love, Mom, Dad & Jack invites you to join us again on Logan, Another great performance and wonderful future on your horizon. – Love Auntie Ann & Papa Tore March 31st and April 1st Wish we could be there, Logan! We know how talented you are and we’re very proud of you. – Grandma & Grandpa for our spring musical!

Logan, we don’t want to miss any of your performances. You are so special and talented! – Aunt Pat & Uncle Pete