Cast, Crew & Orchestra
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Cast, Crew & Orchestra Principals, Featured Vocalists & Seniors Andrew Aukerman - Orchestra This is Andy Aukerman's second year as a violinist in the Orchestra pit, having completely enjoyed being a part of Thoroughly Modern Millie. He has been a member of the Orchestra since 3rd grade and made PMEA Honors Orchestra this year. Andy is looking forward to life as a college student next year, hopefully at Rice University, or perhaps at UT Austin, Pitt, or NCSU. He plans on studying biomedical engineering, with aspirations to change the medical field and save lives. Andy also pole vaults and is the co-president of Peer-to-Peer Empowerment. Andy would like to thank his parents for their never ending support and Ms. Panza for her wonderful direction. Additionally, he thanks his teachers for the knowledge and wisdom, both academic and non-academic, he has gained during his 4 years at Pine-Richland. Melanie Berexa - Catherine Melanie, a senior, is so thrilled to be playing the role of Catherine in this year’s musical. Last year, Melanie played Ruth, a Pricilla Girl, in Thoroughly Modern Millie. Before joining the PR Musicals, Melanie was a student at Lincoln Park Performing School where she participated in The Secret Garden, White Christmas, The Miracle Worker, and several other shows. She has also participated in Jeter Backyard Theatre and recently played the role of Rose in Bye Bye Birdie. Melanie would like to thank Jim Scriven, Laura Wurzell, Joy Hess, Carole Rost, her fellow cast members, crew and orchestra for making this musical such a great experience. She would also like to thank her past directors Christie Jeter, Gavan Pamer, Sharon Schaller and Lee Rickard for being wonderful teachers and always supporting her. Melanie is thankful for the love and support from her family and friends. Lastly, she would like to thank her #1 fan, Dr. Banyas for never missing a show in the 7 years she has done musical theatre! Hannah Breisinger - Crew Hannah is a senior, and is excited to be involved with the Pine-Richland musical for the first time! Although it is her first year participating in stage crew, she has always loved musicals and is looking forward to helping make this year’s production of Pippin a memorable one. Outside of the musical, Hannah is in Women’s Ensemble and is heavily involved in Pine-Richland's art department. Hannah plans on attending College of the Atlantic in the fall, with a major in Human Ecology. !20 Alison Celigoi - Berthe Alison is a senior at Pine Richland High School and is thrilled to be cast as Berthe in Pippin this year! This is her third year in the musical, being in the ensemble in Big, The Musical and Thoroughly Modern Millie. Alison has been a member of Women's Ensemble and Chamber Singers and is the Vice President of the Choir Leadership Committee. In her free time, she is a member of the Ultimate Frisbee team, a member of the Interact Club, Global Relations Club and PRTV. She also is very involved in her parish Youth Ministry and has attended and lead various retreats. She would like to thank God, her family and friends and the wonderful musical staff for their love and support. Next year she plans on attending a four year university with a major in nursing and a minor in music. Christian Cochran - Charles/Featured Dancer Christian Cochran, a junior, is honored to perform for you this evening in the role of King Charles. Vice President of the PRHS International Thespian Society, Model UN participant and member of the PRHS Marching Band Drum Line, Christian made his film debut as a teenage orphan in The Dark Knight Rises. Christian's recent theater credits include: PR Thespian Society’s productions of The Bully Plays and 1984 (Winston Smith), PR Musical production Thoroughly Modern Millie (Jimmy Smith), CLO Academy's CATS (Rum Tum Tugger) and Rent (Paul), PRMS - Into the Woods (Jack) and Thoroughly Modern Millie (Jimmy Smith), and various other productions. Christian would like to extend thanks to fellow Pippin cast members, crew, orchestra and parents. He is truly grateful for the love and support of family and friends, John Dolphin (Fall Play Director) and Alirose (Keystone State Music Theater) -- your guidance is invaluable. Christie Jeter -- it all began with JBT. Special thanks to Jim Scriven, Joy Hess, Carole Rost and Laura Wurzell for making this production possible, as well as for your confidence and expert guidance and for extending this exciting opportunity. Sahil Dadoo - Orchestra This is Sahil's second year in musical. He is the captain of the ultimate frisbee team and a section leader in Marching Band. He plans on attending a four-year university, with an intended track towards medicine. Sahil would like to thank his parents for their unconditional love and support, and the entire cast, crew, and orchestra for providing him with an amazing experience in the PRHS Musical for the past two years! !21 Christine Dawson - Ensemble Christine, a senior, is delighted to be performing in her first PRHS Musical! In addition to her participation in Pippin, Christine has been a part of many Jeter Backyard Theater productions including The Little Mermaid, Singin' in the Rain, and Xanadu. Outside of theater Christine is a member of National Honors Society and enjoys playing violin in the Pittsburgh Youth Philharmonic Orchestra. Next year, she plans on attending a four-year university to study Nursing. Christine would like to thank all of the directors for an outstanding experience, her family for their continual love and support, and God for making it all possible! Sarah Dawson - Fastrada Sarah, a sophomore, is thankful for the opportunity to be a part of her second Pine-Richland High School musical! Some favorite past roles include Jojo Seussical, Ursula The Little Mermaid, Violet Beauregarde Willy Wonka,Jr. and Calliope Xanadu. In addition to musical theater, Sarah enjoys playing trumpet in the Pine-Richland High School Marching Band, Wind Ensemble and the Pittsburgh Youth Philharmonic Orchestra. Sarah would like to extend her tremendous gratitude to the directing team for making Pippin such a wonderful experience, to her directors and mentors of the past and present for helping her develop her skills as an actress, to her amazing family for their unfailing love and encouragement, and most of all to God for being with her every step of the way. Enjoy the show! Psalm 100: 1-2 Rachel Ebner - Crew Rachel is a senior and is excited to participate in her fourth musical at Pine- Richland High School. She was an ensemble member in The Wedding Singer and Big,The Musical, and a crew member in Thoroughly Modern Millie. After Rachel graduates, she plans to attend a four-year university where she will major in economics. Rachel would like to thank everyone she worked with over the years for always making the show such a success. She would also like to thank her parents, sisters, and friends for their endless support. !22 Carissa Falcone - Ensemble Carissa, a senior, is so excited to be performing in her first ever Pine-Richland High School musical! She is also involved with PRHS’s Colorguard, is the President of her church’s youth group, and is a crossfit athlete at Journeyman Fitness. Carissa intends on attending a four-year liberal arts university. She would like to thank her family and friends for encouraging her to pursue her dream of performing, to the direction and production staff for their endless hours of work and commitment to the cast, and to her fellow cast members for welcoming her and making this experience one of the best times of her life! Laura Ferguson - Ensemble/Featured Dancer Laura is a senior and is thrilled to be a part of her third Pine-Richland Musical. Laura made her debut as a kid in Big,The Musical. Since then, she has performed as an ensemble member in Thoroughly Modern Millie and now a featured dancer in Pippin. Laura is a member of National Honor Society, Chamber Singers, and Peer Buddies here at the high school. After high school, Laura plans to attend Capital University and major in nursing. She would like to thank Jim, Laura, Mrs. Rost, and Mrs. Hess for making such a memorable senior show, and to Mr. Rickard for mentoring her over the years. Also, to her mom, dad, and sisters, Amanda and Julia, for the endless support and love! Cassandra Fleming - Orchestra Cassandra Fleming, a senior, has played violin for 9 years. She will be making her debut as a violist in this production! Cassandra has had the pleasure of performing with the high school musical last year in Thoroughly Modern Millie. In addition to the musical, Cassandra is a member of the Fall Play, Global Relations Club, Inkwell and Pittsburgh Youth Chamber Orchestra. She would like to thank Ms. Panza for being a fabulous pit director, her wonderful friends for their support, her twin sister (who will be performing in the Ensemble) and her parents for being “the best mom and dad in the world”. !23 Rachel Fleming - Ensemble Rachel is a senior this year at PRHS. She is very excited to be a member of the cast for the first time! In last year’s production of Thoroughly Modern Millie, she played cello in the pit orchestra. She was also House Manager of the fall play for three years, and has been a member of the PR orchestra since 2nd grade. She is excited to further her education next year at Baldwin-Wallace University, with the ultimate goal of becoming a Pediatric Occupational Therapist.