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Directed Choreographed

by by Lucas Rau Cynthia Parise

Technical Direction by Jim Schofield CAST (in alphabetical order) Lulu………………………….…..Julia Alexander Ren McCormick……………..James Cartwright Bickle…………………………….Raymond Case Travis……………………………..Nick Culmone Principal Clark………………….Aaron Dranoff Willard Hewitt………………….Godfrey Fenton Ethel…………………………..Christina Galarza Rusty……………………………..Jacie Gonzalez Vi Moore……………………...Melanie Guerrero Coach Dunbar………………...Samuel Johnson Wendy Jo………………………….Arielle Knapp Reverend Shaw Moore…………..Shavon Lloyd Chuck Cranston…....Richard Nevarez-Guevara Cowboy Bob; Cop……………...Brandon Pierre Irene……………………...... Christina Polichetti Wes Warnicker………………………….Ian Ritter Garvin…………………………….Kevin Romero Betty Blast……………………….Kaliyah Rucker Jeter…………………………………...Justin Ruiz Eleanor………………………….Amber Sanchez Ariel Moore………………………Jewel Sanchez Urleen…………………………..Raelyn Santiago Kyle………………………………...Luke St. John

COMPANY (in alphabetical order) Wanda Cheeks, Helena Eason, Patricia Genoski, Ashley Gonzalez, Nicolas Haines, Kane Huslinger, Tapply Mann, Natalie Mirville, Rose Alicea Oliveras, Jayden Santiago, Kelly Simmons, Sydney Taylor, Caroline Woodward CREW Director/Musical Director: Lucas Rau Choreographer: Cynthia Parise Technical Director: Jim Schofield Stage Manager: Nailah Airall Assistant Stage Manager: Tess Costello Set Design: Lucas Rau, Jim Schofield Light Design: Steven Thompson Soundboard operators: Jennifer Staudenmayer, Emma Trosterud Lightboard operators: Ladonna Hudson, Daniel Mulick Deck Manager: Sheema Moore Deck Crew: Mari Colon, Ta’Nia Crum, Elijah Cruz, David Espi- nal, Raven Redner, Felipe Rocha-Gonzalez, Kendra Ro- driguez, Molly Siegel, Kelly Simmons, Kenneth Vargas Rails: Tommy Costello, James Gulston Property Master: Max Jorzik Technical Assistant: Mike Worden Head Ushers: Efrain Mercado, Maria Rodriguez Ushers: Nicole Tondreau, Jessica Simmons, Vanessa Wangova Printing: Bill Wilcox Viktor Araque District Theater Manager ACT I

Scene 1: The City of Chicago/Town of Bomont, in Church “Footloose” (Rusty, Wendy Jo, Urleen, & Company) “On Any Sunday” (Rev. Moore, Ren, Ethel & Company)

Scene 2: The Churchyard

Scene 3: Behind a Gas Station “The Girl Gets Around” (Chuck, Ariel, Travis & Lyle)

Scene 4: A High School Hallway “I Can’t Stand Still”………. Ren “Somebody’s Eyes” (Rusty, Urleen, Wendy Jo & Company)

Scene 5: The Moore Home “Learning to be Silent” (Vi, Ethel & Ariel)

Scene 6: The Burger Blast “Holding Out for a Hero” (Ariel, Rusty, Wendy Jo & Urleen)

Scene 7: The Great Plains of Bomont

Scene 8: The Moore Home “Heaven Help Me” (Shaw)

Scene 9: The High School Gym/The Church “I’m Free/Heven Help Me” (Ren, Shaw & Company)

INTERMISSION (15 minutes) ACT II

Scene 1: The Bar-B-Que, a Country/Western Dance Hall “Still Rockin’” (Cowgirl Irene, Cowboy Bob) “Let’s Hear It for the Boy” (Rusty & Company)

Scene 2: The Moore Home “Can You Find It in Your Heart? (Vi)

Scene 3: The Junk Yard “Dancing Is Not a Crime” (Ren) “Mama Says” (Willard, Bickle, Garvin, Jeter & Ren) “Mama Says” encoure (Willard & Boys)

Scene 4: Under the Train Bridge “Almost Paradise” (Ren & Ariel)

Scene 5: The Town Hall

Scene 6: The Moore Home “Heaven Help Me” reprise (Shaw)

Scene 6a: The Church

Scene 6b: The Churchyard “Can You Find It in Your Heart?” reprise (Shaw)

Scene 7: The Gym “Footloose” (The Company) PIT BAND

Leon Hilfstein — Piano Arlene Stivers — Synthesizer Lucas Rau — Guitar Robert Gavin — Saxophone Joseph Goehle — Bass Matthew Christy — Drums Joseph Brunning — Percussion Miguel Saenz — Percussion

THANK YOU

Viktor Araque Christina Rau Larkin Geer Nick Rivera Janna Gonzalez Tracey Sorrentino Jackie Lakeman Steven Thompson Marilyn Luciano-Jones Bill Wilcox MHS Custodial Staff Mike Worden Terry Randolph Henry Zelmer All the parents who provided dinners during production week, and to everyone else who donated their time, money, and effort to making this production a success. WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST AND CREW

Julia Alexander (Lulu) is a jun- members for all the support and ior at MHS. She’s been involved hard work to put this show togeth- with musicals since middle school, er! CUT FOOTLOOSE! including Grease, Alice in Wonder- Raymond Case (Bickle) is a grad- land, Charlie and the Chocolate uating senior who has taken part in Factory, and now Footloose. She four musicals. He played the role is a member of Women’s Chorale of Tobias Ragg in MHS’ Sweeney and Concert Choir, and in middle Todd as a sophomore in school she was involved in All- 2013. This following year he was County Chorus. Julia enjoys draw- cast as the Piragua Guy in MHS’ ing and writing, but her passion is production of In The Heights, and singing. She would like to thank he toured Europe in a Godspell her friends, family, and boyfriend production, in which he played the for supporting her through rehears- role of John the Baptist/ als and watching her perform. Judas. Raymond plans on attend- James Cartwright (Ren) is a ing college and majoring in musi- senior at Middletown High cal theater. He would like to thank School. James is involved in many his family for supporting his music programs here at Mid- dreams and aspirations, as well as dletown, including the Chamber Mr. Rau, Ms. Parise, and Mr. Singers, Men's Chorus, and Pipers. Schofield for all their hard work James also appeared in last year’s and patience in putting this musi- MHS Musical, playing the role of cal together. Graffiti Pete in In The Nick Culmone (Travis) is a stu- Heights. James would like to dent athlete who participates in thank all the teacher directors, numerous vocal ensembles here at dance instructors, the pit band, the MHS, including Chamber Singers, cast and crew, and his family WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST AND CREW

Men’s Chorus, and Pipers, and he currently a senior at MHS. He’s trained with Sarah Rice and Carole been involved in MHS’ theater Demas at a vocal master class in program since the beginning of December. Along with vocal mu- time… or freshman year. He has a sic he also plays French Horn in myriad of hobbies he uses to avoid the MHS Wind Ensemble. Outside doing homework: dancing, writ- of music, he has played Ice Hock- ing, trying to sing, and making ey for 13 years. He wishes to music. Throughout the week, he thank his parents, his brother, and avoids sleeping by participating in his cousin Megan for all of the Pipers, Marching Band, NHS, support they provide in everything Senior Enrichment, and many oth- he does. er after-school obliga- Aaron Dranoff (Principal tions. Godfrey hopes you enjoy Clark) is a junior at MHS, and this the show because this will be his is his first theater production here last one in high school. He appre- at the high school. Aaron is a de- ciates his family, friends, and voted member of the Men's Cho- teachers. rus, Concert Choir, and Pipers, and Christina Galarza (Ethel) is a is excited to be playing the role of junior at MHS, and this is her third Principal Clark in this production year and third musical of Footloose. Aaron would like to here. Christina started her acting thank Mr. Rau, Mr. Schofield, and in elementary school and contin- Ms. Parise for giving him this op- ued it throughout the years of mid- portunity. He would also like to dle school and now high thank all of his friends for their school. She was recently accepted continued support. into NYU’s summer program for Godfrey Fenton (Williard) is musical theater, and she plans to pursue this discipline in col- WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST AND CREW lege. Christina is also in Chamber elementary school. Growing up, Singers, Women’s Choral, Pipers, she discovered her love for music, Concert Choir, and the Middie acting, dancing, and singing. She'd C’s. She would like to thank all like to thank her friends, family, those who have supported her and teachers for their encourage- from the start. #Shelice ment. Looking back at her fresh- Jacie Gonzalez (Rusty) is a sen- man year, she can say she's im- ior at MHS. She enjoys singing, proved a lot and has come very far. dancing, acting, and drawing. All (Especially since her first embar- four years of her high school ca- rassing moment on stage when she reer, she has been involved in both forgot the lyrics to a song during fall productions as well as musi- the talent show...then ran off) cals. She’s also involved in Now, with the help of her peers, Chamber Singers, Women’s Cho- she feels more confident than ever. rale, Pipers, and a student run a She will continue to go after what cappella group. This year, she has she loves, because nothing makes the privilege of doing a wonderful her happier. #ChickenNuggets musical with a wonderful cast and Samuel Johnson (Coach Dun- her closest friends. It’s bittersweet bar) is a ninth grader at to think about, but she has always MHS. Samuel appeared in many had fun. She thanks her family productions at Twin Towers Mid- and she thanks her squad. dle School. You may have seen Melanie Guerrero (Vi) is a 17 him in their production of Seussi- year old senior who has been per- cal last year, playing the leading forming since the age of 5, starting role of Horton, or in other roles in out in church and slowly partici- past musicals. Sam is thankful pating in productions throughout and honored to be directed by Mr. Rau. He also gives thanks to Ms. WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST AND CREW

Parise, Mr. Schofield, Mr. Araque, possible. It’s truly amazing how and everyone else who sculpted much the words “you can do it…” him to be the man he is to- change everything. Enjoy the day. Sam hopes you enjoy watch- show! #TheMixLivesOn ing him and the rest of the cast you Shavon Lloyd (Shaw) is a senior are about to see in the Middletown at MHS, where he is an active par- High School production of Foot- ticipant in its music department. loose. He has participated in All-County Arielle Knapp (Wendy Jo) is a Choirs and Bands, as well as Area senior at MHS. She is very anx- All-State and All-State Choral Fes- ious to perform her last musical in tivals. Shavon is the Student Di- high school and is proud to say rector for Concert Choir, and re- that it is Footloose. Arielle has en- cently made history in the district joyed bringing Wendy Jo to life by initiating the very first student- and hopes you enjoy the spunky run and mixed a cappella group, character as much as she “The Middie C's.” Shavon previ- does. Arielle’s passion has always ously appeared on the MHS stage been musical theater and hopes to as Kevin in In the Heights, and one day have a career on Broad- Ken in The Musical Comedy Mur- way. Next year she will be attend- ders of the 1940s. This fall, ing the American Musical and Shavon will pursue a career in mu- Dramatic Academy in New York sic education at The Crane School City. Arielle would like to thank of Music at SUNY Potsdam. His her friends and family for support- goal is to inspire young musicians ing her, especially Mr. Rau for al- as much as his teachers have in- ways giving the extra push and re- spired him. He'd like to thank Mr. minding her and her classmates Rau, Mr. Schofield, Ms. Parise, that no matter what, anything is and Mr. Araque for putting togeth- WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST AND CREW er such a great production. He'd al- the play. so like to thank his friends and Brandon Pierre (Cowboy Bob; family for their support in his very Cop) is an aspiring actor who has last production at Middletown been in many musical and play High School. performances throughout his mid- Richard Nevarez-Guevara dle school and high school career. (Chuck) is a 17 year old junior at While in London, England, he was Middletown High School. This is coached by Peter Skylar. Brandon his first lead role in an MHS musi- has had an amazing time with all cal, and he is very excited to have of the cast and crew and can’t wait this opportunity. He has been in- for another opportunity to perform volved in many play productions with people he considers family. in Middletown, including various Christina Polichetti (Irene) is lead roles at Twin Towers Middle a senior here at MHS and is both School. This year he received a excited and sad for her last high lead role at MHS in the production school musical. Some of her favor- of The Musical Comedy Murders ite school productions are of 1940. He is very grateful to re- Sweeney Todd, The Musical Come- ceive another chance to expand his dy Murders of 1940 (Elsa Von experience as an actor and further Grossenkneuten), In the Heights, his career. He would like to thank and Murder Me Always (cab driv- Mr. Rau, Ms. Parise, and Mr. er)—the play that started her high Schofield for all their hard work school journey in drama club. and for giving him the opportunity She’d like to thank Mr. Rau, Ms. and support to play this part. He Parise, and Mr. Schofield for al- would also like to thank all of his lowing her to be part of this pro- friends and family for the love and duction. Thank you to her mom, support. He hopes you all enjoy WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST AND CREW dad, and brother for supporting her Justin Ruiz (Jeter) is a junior at through high school. Most im- MHS. This is his third production portantly, Christina would like to as a high school student, though he thank all of the people she’s met has been cast in numerous produc- while doing these shows; they are tions outside of high school, such like family, and she’s going to as Beauty and the Beast Jr. Justin miss them. has had the opportunity to perform Ian Ritter (Wes Warnicker) is a in great musical halls such as Car- junior at MHS. This is Ian's 4th negie Hall, Madison Square Gar- musical production in the Mid- den, and also the world famous dletown schools. In 6th grade he Apollo Theater. As a young child, played Eugene in Grease, in grade Justin always liked to perform, and 8th he played Grandpa Joe in Wil- he is very excited to be a part of ly Wonka, and in 10th he was part this great cast! He would like to of the ensemble for In The thank his parents and Mr. Rau for Heights. Ian sings in Men's Cho- always pushing him to do bet- rus and Pipers, and plays bass in ter. Enjoy the show! the MHS Jazz Band and Percus- Amber Sanchez (Eleanor) is cur- sion Ensemble. He is hoping to rently a junior, and this is her sec- continue performing after high ond production at MHS. Last year school. Ian is excited to be playing she was a featured dancer in the the character Wes Warnicker. He school’s production of In the would like to thank his friends and Heights, and this year she received family for keepin' it real, and Mr. the role of Eleanor Dunbar in Rau, Mr. Schofield, and Ms. Parise Footloose. She is also a member for giving him this opportunity of the MHS Women's Chorale and and for their hard work making previously the Concert Choir. Am- this production come to life. ber would like to thank her parents WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST AND CREW and teachers for always supporting ing at the prestigious American her and pushing her to do her ab- Musical and Dramatic Academy in solute best. New York City, and she hopes to Jewel Sanchez (Ariel) is a junior one day star in a Broadway at MHS. She is very happy and ap- show. Raelyn would like to thank preciative to be apart of this year’s her family and friends for their musical Footloose playing the part support. of Ariel. She is currently in Pipers Luke St. John (Kyle) is a 17 year and Chamber Singers. She played old junior at Middletown High Vanessa in last year’s musical In School. His years in high school The Heights and had the most are coming to an end, but the amazing experience. She is very memories made here are some- thankful to her peers, directors and thing that he will always cherish. family members who have sup- Luke has been involved in quite a ported her from the beginning and few dance and music classes, have remained constant. She hopes which he loves to be a part of. He you like the show and have a won- has also done several musical pro- derful time. ductions including Willy Wonka Raelyn Santiago (Urleen) is an and the Chocolate Factory as Wil- MHS senior who loves musical ly Wonka and In the Heights as theater. She has been performing part of the ensemble. His drive for since the age of three and has ap- performing song and dance on the peared in numerous productions, stage is for the invigorating expe- including an off Broadway pro- rience as well as providing enter- duction of High School Musi- tainment for others. He has found cal. After high school, Raelyn will much enjoyment throughout the continue her musical theater train- years dancing and singing, and wishes to continue enjoying those WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST AND CREW aspects of his life. Joseph at Westchester Broadway Cynthia Parise (choreographer) Theatre. Best production – Jake, is thrilled to be choreographing her her son, who attends the Hartt second musical for Middletown School of Music at the University High School and to be teaching of Hartford. Special thanks to Lu- physical education and dance here cas Rau and Jim Schofield for giv- at MHS! A member of Actor’s ing me this opportunity to work Equity Association and the Stage with the talented students of Directors and Choreographers So- MHS. Wishing all the seniors ciety, she has choreographed many much happiness and success! projects ranging from cruise ship Jim Schofield (technical direc- productions, Miss Tennessee Pag- tor) is a veteran English teacher at eants and Liberty Bowl Half-time MHS and has directed numerous pageants, to shows including In shows at MHS over the years. A the Heights!, Aida, Hairspray, The member of the Dramatist’s Guild Wedding Singer, Once Upon a of America, he has had readings/ Mattress, Big River, High School productions of his original plays Musical!, West Side Story, Beauty performed in NYC, Los Angeles, and the Beast, A Chorus Line, An- Indianapolis, and Nantucket. Jim nie Get Your Gun, Anything Goes, would especially like to thank Lu- Funny Girl, The Music Man, Cra- cas Rau and Cindi Parise for their zy For You, Guys and Dolls, Car- help, patience, and humor, making ousel, and the Z-100 Zootopia his first official foray into tech- concert at MSG in NYC. 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Congratulations Caroline Woodward on your last high school production! You have brought us so much joy and pride throughout your high school years! We love you and know we will see you next year in your 1st college show! Love, Mom, Dad, Katie, Samantha, & Lauren

Shout Outs!

Jacie: Break a leg! —The Rascals Ashley Gonzalez: You truly shine like a star! —Love, Mom Ian/Wes, You make me proud everyday! I love you! —Jillian Jacie you have so much talent, I’m proud of you and I love you so much! —Titi Ana To my beautiful and intelligent niece, Amber. I am proud of you! Jacie you have so much talent! Sing, dance, and act! —Love, Annie and Robert Chrissie—Good job! We love you! —Mom, Adam, & Angel Jacie: Good luck on a wonderful performance, I know you’ll be fantastic! We love you. Noah and Vickie Titi Diana and Titi Amy love you, Amber! Ian, Good luck and have fun! —Love, Mom & Dad Jacie: Break a leg! We love you. —Willie and Wanda Amber: to the most beautiful, awesome, fabulous, intelli- gent daughter! Mom loves Jacie, this is just the beginning baby girl; your big brother Pierre will be here along the way no matter what! Shout Outs! Jacie, Break a leg! —Justine, Cece Jacie, Nana loves you! You are my superstar! Jacie, You are blessed! —Grace Jacie: Superstar! Break a leg! —Dolly, Elly, Christy, Tracy Jacie, you will always be my #1 Baby. Grandma Jacie loves you! Jacie, you are a star baby girl! —Larrisa and family Jacie you sing like an Angel! You rock! —Teeka Thank you to the cast & crew for being an amazing family! We love you all! Mr. Rau, Schofield, Viktor, and Ms. Parise. —Love, Janna and Jacie Jacie, Break a leg! Sing your heart out! —Ben and Senaida Jacie, you will be an amazing music teacher! Congrats! We are so proud of you! —Mom and Dad

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Jacie, I love you to the moon and back! God has blessed us with a wonderful daughter! You are amazing! We are so proud of you baby girl! Your Dad is watching you from Heaven; he is your guardian angel, and he loves you so much! You have grown into a beauti- ful, respectful, sensitive, intelligent, and very talented young lady. We couldn’t ask for a better daughter. You have accomplished so much! This is only the beginning; God bless you al- ways. Congratulations! You are our shin- ing star! We can’t wait to see your name in lights on Broadway! Mom, Dad, Pierre, Justin, Olyve, family and friends. We Love You!!!

Jacie, Congrats on your performance! I have enjoyed teaching you ever since you were a baby girl and you have blossomed into a beautiful mucho-talented young lady! Throughout the year we have worked together on your auditions, performances, and adjudications for awards. It is so exciting seeing everything come together for you! This is just the beginning of your star-studded career!!! Love always and forever, Diane L. Miller (your loving piano, voice, and music theory teacher) Autographs

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MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION Tracey Sorrentino, Principal Magdalen Radovich, Instructional Leader, Humanities Alfred Romano, Instructional Leader, S.T.E.M. Terrilyn Cohn, Instructional Leader, Special Education Dr. Hans Sebald, Dean of Students House 1 Adam Chagares, Dean of Students House 2 Dwayne Whitaker, Dean of Students House 3 Lauren Durr, Dean of Students House 4

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Dr. Kenneth Eastwood

BOARD OF EDUCATION Paula E. Blumenau John Perrino Edwin Estrada Heurtelou Pierre Linda Knapp Rose Tobiassen Darrell McElroy Andrew Warren John Williams