Recent History of Horace Mann High School Musical Productions Continued: The School District of North Fond du Lac Nov. 2-4, 2018 – Peter Pan and Horace Mann High School Proudly Present:

Nov. 1-3, 2019 – Seussical

th th March 12 & 13 , 2021, 7:00pm th March 14 , 2021, 2:00pm

Book by: Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice

Music and Lyrics by: Andrew Lippa

This performance is presented through special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide

Recent History of Horace Mann High School Musical Productions: Nov. 7-9, 2014 – Beauty and the Beast

Nov. 6-8, 2015 – The Wizard of Oz

Nov. 4-6, 2016 – Cinderella

Nov. 3-5, 2017 – Fiddler on the Roof

CAST Alice Beineke………………………...…………………………..Elizabeth Nicholls Cavewoman……………………………………………………Isabelle Chamberlain ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Conquistador………………………………………………………..Kendra Longdin

We extend a very special thank you to the following: Flapper……………………………………………………….….Anastasia Campbell Flight Attendant…………………………………………………..….Kaitlyn Silcock

Gomez Addams……………………………………………………………Mary Pirc Grandma Addams…………………………………………………....Karla Martinez - Becky Frank and all the backstage goddesses helping Knight…………………………………………..……………………Morgen Kottke out with costumes, props, and the like Lucas Beineke……………………………………………..…………..Natalie Wolfe Lurch………………………………………………………………...Arthur Cowling

Mal Beineke………………………………………………...……..Kevin Humphrey - Stephanie Spear and parent volunteers for tech week …………………………………….…………….Olivia Buckarma Princess………………………………………………………...……..Faith Tilleman meals provided to all students & adults involved …………………………………………………….Alyssa Peterson

Saloon Girl………………………………………….…………………Emma Martin Soldier & Moon…………………………………………………………Paityn Reitz - Pete Chisholm for endless technical support ……………………………………………………...……Corbin Helton

Wednesday Addams………………………………………………...Alyssa Weiland

- Ivan Esquivel, Kurt Wismer, and Pete Chisholm for PIT BAND setting up capability of video streaming the show Flute/Piccolo: Anna Bledsoe Flute: Brenna Stiel

Flute/Clarinet/Alto Saxophone: Callie Barbeau Clarinet: Keegin Zick

Clarinet/Bass Clarinet: Melanie Huff - Evan Frank for his dramatic assistance Soprano/Tenor Saxophone: Ayden Fowler Trumpet: Riley Meyer

Trombone: Christopher Barnes

Percussion: Jessica Jahnke & Madison Mount Drum Set: Wade Maramonte - The custodial staff for their endless help and support Bass: Abby Gilgenbach Piano: Tiffany Dolan

to the auditorium and all who use it

- All volunteers and others who helped make this show possible

And finally, to YOU the audience, who came to support these students within this production and The School District of North Fond du Lac!

PRODUCTION STAFF

Musical Director: Mr. Anthony Rasmussen

Technical Director: Mrs. Krista Klanderman North Fond du Lac Music Parents Dramatic Director: Mrs. Katherine Ahrens Providing the resources our musicians need to succeed Our Mission is to help the music departments of the North Fond du Lac School District Pit Band Director: Mrs. Julia Laituri alongside with Oriole Nation (ON).

Assistant Dramatic Director: Our main projects during the year include the following: Mr. Evan Frank  Provide scholarships for students to attend summer music camp  Provide meals for students working on the musical & play production Costume and Make Up: Ms. Becky Frank,  Provide students an opportunity to raise funds for music trips with ON Ms. Cora Erdman, Mrs. Emily Schwitzer, Doug Martin  Host the Jazz Band Chili Supper (In 2022)  Host the “Senior Appreciation Reception” following the final concert Stage Manager: Brianna Pluim  Volunteer time to help the music program and Oriole Nation

Assistant State Manager: Madison Shaw  Help sell tickets to events and raise funds by selling concessions

If you value our music programs and are a parent or relative of a music student, TECH CREW please join The North Fond du Lac Music Parents to help support our music Cassandra Anderson, Hope Baird, Malachi Benzel, Tyler Butschli, departments. Your help is valuable and is needed for meeting input, event Arthur Cowling, Leigh Goetsch, Christian Gonzalez, Noah Kastein, organization, and set up. You are welcome to join in our monthly meeting when Victoria Lyons, Kendra Marquardt, Isabel Oliva, Brianna Pluim, safe held in the Horace Mann choir room or virtually on the third Monday of Madison Shaw & Alanah Simpson every month from 6:00 to 6:30 pm (with a few exceptions-then 2nd Monday). Enter the school from the teachers’ lot in back at Door #12. No big commitment is RUNNING CREW needed. Come for one meeting or all of them. Volunteer time and/or donations Light Board Operator: Cassandra Anderson are always welcome if you are unable to attend the meetings. Sound Engineers: Malachi Benzel & Leight Goetsch Sound Apprentice: Christian Gonzalez For more information please contact the Spot Light Operators: Isabel Oliva & Cassandra Anderson Music Department or Board members listed below: Scenery Movers: Tyler Butschli, Noah Kastein, Kendra Marquardt, Anthony Rasmussen – HS & MS Choir - [email protected] Brianna Pluim & Madison Shaw Julia Laituri – High School Band - [email protected] Michael Fedyszyn – Middle School Band - [email protected] Robin Maramonte – President - [email protected] Kelly Maurer – Member - [email protected]

Alyssa Weiland (Wednesday), a SYNOPSIS OF SCENES: senior, is delighted to be back on the stage performing in yet another Act I production! Ever since she starting working backstage three years ago, Scene 1…………..……………………………Addams Family Home she has fallen in love with theatre. “Overture/Prologue,” “When You’re an Addams,” Her favorite part of being on stage is “Fester’s Manifesto” getting to share the space with the Scene 2………………………………………..Addams Family Home theatre family. Previous shows “Two Things,” “Wednesday’s Growing Up,” “Trapped” include M*A*S*H, Seussical, and Rumors. She runs her own business called Scene 3…………………………..Torture Chamber and Living Room “Bubbles Beak Boutique” where she makes and sells collars for parrots who “Honor Roll,” “Pulled,” “Four Things,” “One Normal Night” have issues with pulling out their own feathers. She was inspired to start this Scene 4……………………...Central Park and Addams Family Home business because of her own African grey parrot, Bubbles, who struggles with “One Normal Night (continued)” plucking and anxiety. Alyssa would like to thank her parents and brother for Scene 5, 6.………...Addams Family Home, Wednesday’s Bedroom being her main support throughout this crazy year – without them, she “But Love (reprise 1),” “But Love (reprise 2)” wouldn’t be where she is today. She also thanks her best friend, Elizabeth, for always being by her side. Next year, Alyssa plans to attend veterinary school Scene 7…………………………………………………….The Grotto to become a vet tech with aspirations of becoming a veterinary surgeon. Scene 8, 9, 10, 11……………………….…….Addams Family Home “Secrets,” “Gomez’s What If,” “What If” Natalie Wolfe (Lucas), a Scene 12……………………………………………….The Great Hall sophomore, loves how the cast “Full Disclosure (part 1),” “Waiting,” “Full Disclosure (part 2)” sounds and acts together! Natalie believes that when fellow cast are **There will be a brief 10 minute intermission** singing together, the ranges vary and sound amazing! An interesting fact Act II Natalie would like to share is that Scene 1…………………………………………….Outside the House Natalie is able to emulate the sounds Scene 2………………………………………..Addams Family Home of Alvin and the Chipmunks while “Just Around the Corner,” “Just Around the Corner Playoff” singing. Natalie would like to thank her parents. They put up with the wacky schedule, and we all prayed for “One Normal Night!” Scene 3………………………………………………..Guest Bedroom Scene 4………………………………………………………..Outside Keegin Zick (Pit Band), a junior, has “The Moon and Me” been seen both under the stage in Scene 5, 6……………………………………………...…Central Park the pit and on the stage during “Happy Sad,” “Crazier than You” previous plays. He values the Scene 7…………………………………………...Pugsley’s Bedroom opportunity to still participate in a Scene 8………………………………………..Addams Family Home dramatic show and getting to hang “Not Today” out with a theatre family during this Scene 9………………………………………………..….Central Park pandemic. While not working, he “Let’s Live Before We Die” likes to hang out with friends. Keegin would like to thank his family for encouraging him to go out of his Scene 10…………………………………...….Addams Family Home comfort zone. Even if they aren’t physically here to watch, they are why and “Move Towards the Darkness,” “When You’re an Addams (reprise)” who is he is today. Malachi Benzel (Tech Crew), a junior, thoroughly enjoys Kaitlyn Silcock (Flight Attendant), constructing and building the set a junior, is elated to be involved in and doing all the decorations on their first musical at Horace Mann! stage. Malachi is very involved No stranger to music, Kaitlyn has throughout the school. His other been enrolled in choir since fifth interests are being a member of grade. Kaitlyn really likes the vibe, Vex Robotics since sixth grade and including how friendly and helpful participating in FBLA & tech crew everyone is. Kaitlyn would like to the previous two years. He would also like to state that he strongly dislikes thank their family for always California. Malachi would like to especially thank Ms. Boss Man (Ms. K) for believing in them. her guidance and leadership with his instructions and responsibilities. Brenna Stiel (Pit Band), a Anna Bledsoe (Pit Band), a freshman, is excited to be a part of sophomore, is taking her talents this fun, new experience. She from the stage to underneath the really enjoys playing the music and stage for this performance! Last using this opportunity to perform year, Anna was a cast member of with her fellow pit band members. Seussical. She appreciates the Brenna’s other interests and atmosphere and camaraderie with hobbies include reading and her fellow pit band members spending time with friends. Her during the rehearsal process. favorite animal is a hedgehog. Aside from this musical production, she Anna’s interests and hobbies include hunting, fishing, and spending time previously has only partaken in concerts and Solo & Ensemble. Brenna with family. She would like to thank her parents, all of the cast, crew, pit, would like to thank her best friend, her parents, and her band teachers for and her grandparents. this opportunity.

Olivia Buckarma (Morticia, Faith Tilleman (Princess), a Performance Captain), a senior, freshman, has always been a fan of loves shining on the stage, meeting the stage and is thrilled to be in new people, and sharing special her first show on this stage! Faith moments with her fellow cast, was previously a part of the Fond crew, and pit members for the final du Lac Community Theater time. Olivia enjoys spending time musicals Peter Pan and Bugsy with her friends, even late at night. Malone. She likes making many Her previous involvements both on new friends. An avid fan of and behind the stage include Fiddler on the Roof, Charlotte’s Web, Peter animals, she has six chickens, two dogs, and a whole bunch of fish! Her Pan, M*A*S*H, Seussical, and Rumors. She would like to give thanks to hobbies and interests include reading, playing the piano, and spending Mary for giving her rides and to her mother for pushing her to pursue her time with her family. Faith would like to thank her mom and dad for dreams. Olivia’s future plans are to continue to sing and perform any way picking her up from rehearsals and also her grandma. she can.

Mary Pirc (Gomez, Musical Anastasia Campbell (Flapper), a Captain), a senior, is ecstatic to be freshman, is excited to expand her in yet another production on the horizons and join her first theatre stage at Horace Mann! Her experience on stage! She enjoys previous shows include Fiddler on the process of meeting new friends the Roof, Charlotte’s Web, Peter and getting to partake in the Pan, M*A*S*H, Seussical, and theatre family. She would like to Rumors. Mary loves singing low share an interesting fact that she and being an “Uber” driver for her has many siblings. Ana would like fellow cast. Some interests about Mary are that she can watercolor a to give special thanks to her mother and father. mean painting and enjoys meeting the new students in this theatre family. She would like to thank Mr. Rasmussen for helping her sing adapted Isabelle Chamberlain (Bride), a Gomez’s notes and her friend Alexis, for running lines with her. Her future sophomore, is looking forward to plans include attending MPTC for a degree in cosmetology and just vibing. make her debut on the stage in a musical! Isabelle likes the Brianna Pluim (Tech Crew), a teamwork and the connections she senior, enjoys hanging out with makes with her fellow classmates. friends, laughing, and working Isabelle is an active member of together during this production. Concert Choir and Show Choir. She Some hobbies Brianna enjoys is also a multi-sport athlete and a include shooting archery, working participant in both volleyball and powerlifting. Isabelle would like to thank out, and spending time with her her mom, coaches, and directors for being so understanding and family. She would especially like to supportive of all events. Special thanks to Mary for giving her a ride to thank her parents and Ms. rehearsals. Klanderman. Brianna’s plans after high school are to join the National Guard and attend college to become a vet tech. Arthur Cowling (Lurch), a sophomore, became very excited Paityn Reitz (Soldier, Moon, when the role of Lurch was cast to Ancestor Captain), a sophomore, him. Arthur loves breathing the is eager to be performing on the life (death) into the character as he stage again! She loves the music acts. Previously, Arthur was the and costumes in this show. role of Officer Cobb in Rumors. Previously, Paityn was involved in Some hobbies and interests he Seussical. Her interests and enjoys are knitting, sewing, playing hobbies include hunting, fishing, video games, cooking, and creating art. Arthur would like to thank Mom dancing, spending time with and Dad for the transportation (the fusses to and from rehearsal) and friends and family, and enjoying the outdoors! She would like to thank her everyone involved in the musical for support, especially his boyfriend niece and nephew, Kaycie and Kolbe, for always making her smile and Corbin. being awesome kids – she loves you guys!

Ayden Fowler (Pit Band), a Elizabeth Nicholls (Alice, Musical sophomore, was originally hesitant Captain), a senior, has acted to embrace . throughout her high school career. But after working with the cast Elizabeth has loved every role she’s and crew, this changed his been given. Given all that has perspective, and he has come to happened the previous year, she really enjoy this show. Ayden is considers theatre her saving grace and is thankful for this opportunity. Her involved with the school’s hobbies include, rollerblading, IncubatorEDU program. More info drawing, and listening to music. about the product his team is creating and marketing can be found at Elizabeth would like to thank her parents and brother for supporting her busy www.Commah.co Last year, Ayden participated in Seussical. He would like schedule, her friends for the inspiration, and every Alice Beineke on YouTube to thank his parents for always keeping up to date on his busy schedule. where she has gotten inspiration and has learned to make the character into her own. Next year, she plans to attend college and work to pay off student debt, Abby Gilgenbach (Pit Band), a pursuing something in the science or medical field.

junior, is eager for the challenge Isabel Oliva (Tech Crew), a senior, that this particular show offers her has been an integral part of tech crew instrumentally. She enjoys for many productions, including Peter participating in the collaborative Pan, M*A*S*H, Seussical, and our nature of musical theater, which Choral Cabarets. Isabel likes the include vocalists, instrumentalists, wacky personalities all get to bring out and tech crew. Abby’s interests through their characters as well as the dedication all students bring to the and hobbies include hunting for show. Her hobbies and interests beach glass and spending time at Camp Evelyn. This is her third musical, include dancing, figure skating, and having previously played in Peter Pan and Seussical. Abby would like to singing. She would like to thank all of the adults that help in the show for giving thank her parents, her brother, and Mrs. Laituri for always encouraging her an outlet to the students involved. She would also like to give a thank you to Gage to become a better musician. Kester for being her first official guest for this show! Next year, Isabel plans attending the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point for interior design. She will Makenna Leigh Goetsch (Tech continue to watch the musicals HMHS as an alum in the future!

Crew), a junior, enjoys constructing Alyssa Peterson (Pugsley), a junior, the set and hearing the fun, goofy is no stranger when it comes to the songs of the show. Leigh stage. Her previous roles include appreciates the welcoming Michael Darling in Peter Pan and a community the theatre students Wickersham Brother in Seussical. offer to everyone involved and Alyssa enjoys working with all the cast, likes creating the prop knife chair. crew, and pit members to make this production possible. She has been In her free time, Leigh likes to write performing for three years, and one of letters to her pen pals and is a member of the Vex Robotics team. Her her most favorite memories was previous experiences in productions include M*A*S*H, Seussical, and getting the chance to fly on stage for Peter Pan. She would like to thank her Rumors. Leigh would like to thank her mom and dad, her significant other parents, sister, and grandmother for their support and coming to watch the Malachi, and the teachers/staff who made this experience possible. shows. Alyssa would also like to thank all of her fellow students who helped make this show possible. Karla Martinez (Grandma), a sophomore, appreciates the fact Corbin Helton (Fester), a junior, is that a theatre family is created for thrilled to be involved in his fifth each show she has been a part of. show at Horace Mann High School. Last year, Karla was in Seussical at His previous shows include Peter Horace Mann. Something Pan, M*A*S*H, Seussical, and interesting is her business team Rumors. Corbin loves acting, created Clean Scene product. You playing video games, and learning can find more information at about history. He has known and www.clean-scene.net Karla would like to thank her parents (Oscar and admired the Addams Family story Teresa) and her brother (Ian). and show for quite some time. Corbin would especially like to thank his parents and grandparents for this opportunity. Riley Meyer (Pit Band), a junior, is delighted to be in his third musical production because it allows him Melanie Huff (Pit Band), a to play different types of music on sophomore, is enjoying performing his trumpet. His previous shows in her first musical production. include Peter Pan and Seussical. She finds the twists and turns of Riley’s interests are making The Addams Family entertaining. YouTube videos and streaming on Melanie has been playing the Twitch. He would like to thank his clarinet and bass clarinet for many parents for pushing him to do the musical two years ago because these years. She would like to thank experiences are very special to him. Kathy Nault, Mason Huff, and of course, Mrs. Laituri.

Madison Mount (Pit Band), a junior, has been an active member Kevin Humphrey (Mal), a junior, is of the pit band. Playing previously excited to be back on the stage in the shows Peter Pan and performing for yet another Seussical, Madison enjoys the production. Previous shows are unique percussion parts she Peter Pan, M*A*S*H, and doesn’t always have the Seussical. Kevin is enjoying all of opportunity to play during band. the songs and making new friends She also is excited to crawl out of with the cast, crew, and pit of The the pit like an army-man again. Something interesting she’d like to share is Addams Family. His other interests that she has three aquariums and enjoys painting. Madison would like to and hobbies include basketball, football, music, and time spent in theatre thank her mom, dad, and her fish, Pablo Picasso. performances. Kevin would like to give special thanks to his mom and dad, his brother, his friends, and his fellow students in the theatre family.

Jessica Jahnke (Pit Band), a junior, has always liked the original tv Wade Maramonte (Pit Band), a show, The Addams Family, and is senior, is a frequent member of so excited for this production. the musical productions. His Jessica’s previous shows include previous shows include Peter Pan Peter Pan and Seussical as both and Seussical. Wade’s interests members of crew and pit. She include fishing, hunting, and likes naps, has a lizard named Jet, spending any other free time and has two cats, Haze and outdoors. He would like to thank Zephyr. Jessica thanks Madison and Wade for the transportation to and his parents for helping him get from rehearsals and Mrs. Laituri for being very supportive. through high school. In the future, Wade plans to head into the workforce to fulfill his dreams of operating heavy equipment.

Morgen Kottke (Knight), a Kendra Marquardt (Tech Crew), a freshman, is excited to be a part of sophomore, has enjoyed this her first high school production! experience so much. She loves Throughout the rehearsal process, painting and laughing with all of Morgen has met new people. As a her friends during the set building member of both Oriole Band, and process. Kendra’s other hobbies Concert Choir, she is a versatile and interests include participating musician both vocally and in gymnastics, hunting, riding instrumentally who is thrilled to be snowmobiles, fishing, and on the stage for her first high school musical production. Following in her spending any extra free time outside. She would like to especially thank older brother’s footsteps, she is looking forward to performing in the her mom (Becky) and dad (Todd) for their love and support. Horace Mann High School’s Performing Arts Center. Emma Martin (Saloon Girl), a freshman, loves to meet new Kendra Longdin (Conquistador), a people and is thrilled to be on freshman, enjoys seeing the cast stage with the fellow cast members really fitting into their members. Emma likes how the roles. She also enjoys the use of cast has really morphed into their minor keys in the show! Kendra’s characters’ roles. Emma is really interests and hobbies include into reading and writing. When singing, creating art, and playing Emma gets older, Emma wants to the guitar. She would like to thank be a writer or a musician. Emma is in Concert Choir and plans to also her fellow cast members, crew, participate in Show Choir. Emma would like to thank Doug for getting and pit band members for making this a safe and enjoyable experience Emma into theater. Emma would also like to thank her mom (Stephanie) during this production. It feels like a family! for helping out with tech week meals and encouraging Emma to join the musical.