The Wedding Singer

2 THE WEDDING SINGER

Book by CHAD BEGUELIN and TIM HERLIHY Music by MATTHEW SKLAR Lyrics by CHAD BEGUELIN Based upon the New Line Cinema film written by TIM HERLIHY

Originally produced by MARGO LION DOUGLAS L. MEYER RICK STEINER ROY FURMAN THE ARACA GROUP THE STATON BELL OSHER MAYERSON GROUP NEW LINE CINEMA JAMES D. STERN JAM THEATRICALS

Originally Broadway production directed by JOHN RANDO Orchestrations by IRWIN FISCH

THE WEDDING SINGER is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com

VIDEORECORDING AND FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

3 DIRECTOR’S NOTE Caitlin Schlehuber

My Pasquerilla East Musical Company obsession began my sophomore year when I joined the How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying production as an Assistant Stage Manager. Needless to say, I have not looked back since. These past few years, I have met some of the most driven, creative and brilliant people who have changed my life for the better. Their passion and professionalism encouraged me to attempt my dream of directing my own show, which is the greatest decision of my Notre Dame career. As an senior, I can honestly say that my involvement in PEMCo has been the most rewarding experience in the past four years.

This show in particular will not be forgotten. Although It is easy to dismiss The Wedding Singer as an absurd, superficial presentation of the 80’s rife with over-the-top, stereotypical portrayals, I embrace the bravado of the show. It is a kind of lovable indulgence that allows us all to embark on a journey of love and confusion in the 80’s. In the show, mullets and shoulder pads abound, ridiculous allusions to 80’s icons are present throughout and the theme of excess is incredibly prevalent; it’s a time I’m sure we all want to go back to or at least look back on with a certain fondness. When I first saw this story unfold, it was neither the extravagant dance numbers nor the crazy costumes that made me fall in love — it was the uncomplicated numbers and the simple, but real, emotions conveyed by the actors. It is the idea that taking that risk on love is worth it and that personal relationships are far more important than material things, no matter how bedazzled they are. Though the characters never cease to entertain, it is in those poignant moments where they share the reality of the situation, despite the flashy dance numbers and neon colors surrounding them. The unavoidable superficial commercialism advertised sharply contrasts the instances of true honesty, allowing the audience to connect with these lovable, absurd, incredible characters.

It has been an honor working with such immensely talented people and our production would not have been possible without each and every one of them. Thank you to the incredibly dedicated cast and crew whose energy and excitement each day made this an amazing experience. You constantly inspire me and I am so thankful for your enthusiasm for the show. I would like to especially thank the best all female production team PEMCo has ever seen. To Sonia, for taking a bunch of songs and making it into a show. To Sam, for being a GoogleDocs goddess. To Maggie, for being my partner in crime when it came to cleaning, blocking, re-blocking and more cleaning. Thanks to my friends and roommates who were so understanding when every request to hang out is returned with a brief “rehearsal” text. I cannot wait to see you all once again. I also want to thank Brenna, Abby, Mom and Dad for their endless love and support. Thank you for always believing that I will succeed, even when I do not believe it myself.

Enjoy the show!

Caitlin Schlehuber 4 CREW AND ORCHESTRA

DIRECTOR Caitlin Schlehuber CHOREOGRAPHER Maggie Miller MUSIC DIRECTOR Sonia Urquidi STAGE MANAGER Sam Squeri PRODUCERS Emma Kusters & Shannon Kirk TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Ben Woodley TECHNICAL ADVISOR Mike Burns SCENIC DESIGNER Ryan Jones LIGHT DESIGNER Jake Reilly SOUND DESIGNER Emma Kusters COSTUME DESIGNER Paula Hastings ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS Meg Gegick & Madeline Kusters COSTUME ASSISTANT Emily Li PROPS MANAGER Amanda Bartolini ASSISTANT PROPS MANAGER Brynn Alexander ACCOMPANIST Lindsey Miyazaki LIGHTBOARD OPERATOR Katie Surine SOUNDBOARD OPERATOR Liz Wildenhain SPOTLIGHT OPERATORS Yomara Acevedo RUN CREW Shannon Kelly MARKETING DIRECTOR Lesley Stevenson POSTER DESIGN Lesley Stevenson PROGRAM LAYOUT Sara Shoemake & Lesley Stevenson HEADSHOT PHOTOGRAPHER Ketty Andreasen PROMOTIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER Hilary Johnson

CONDUCTOR Sonia Urquidi PIANO Lindsey Miyazaki GUITAR Catalino Espino, Luke Mobley & Charles Shinaver BASS Nicole Mariani FLUTE Kelsey Meranda & Rachel Sattler ALTO SAXOPHONE Adam Allen & Mitch Troy BARITONE SAXOPHONE Brad Plunkett CLARINET Haley Barlow OBOE Ellen Raymond TRUMPET Adam Henderson PERCUSSION Laura Gruszka DRUM SET Nick Munsen

5 CAST

CAITLYN KATHLEEN MARY DENISE TOMMY BOOMS CLARK CONNOLLY DOROTHEO FAVORITE

COLLEEN ALEX SHANNON RYAN QUINT HALPIN JOYCE KIRK LEEN MEDIATE

MAGGIE JON VICTORIA SEAMUS JACOB MORAN OLANSEN PEREIRA RONAN SCHRIMPF

PATRICK CHRIS MEG MORGAN JACK IE SHIELDS SIEMANN TOWNSEND WIDHALM WINSCH

6 CAST

ROBBIE Chris Siemann SAMMY Quint Mediate GEORGE Jacob Schrimpf JULIA Victoria Pereira HOLLY Maggie Moran GLEN Tommy Favorite ROSIE Kathleen Clark LINDA Shannon Kirk ANGIE Alex Joyce

ENSEMBLE: AGENT Caitlyn Booms WAITRESS, DONATELLA Mary Connolly IMELDA MARCOS Denise Dorotheo TIFFANY, GLEN’S SECRETARY Colleen Halpin WAITER, RONALD REAGAN Ryan Leen MOOKIE, BILLY IDOL Jon Olansen DAVID, ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER Seamus Ronan PRIEST, DONNY, SHANE, RICKY Patrick Shields CRYSTAL Meg Townsend SIDEBURNS LADY Morgan Widhalm CLERK, MADONNA Jackie Winsch

7 CAST BIOGRAPHIES

CAITLYN BOOMS (ENSEMBLE) plays various roles in The Wedding Singer, from a bride to an airport agent to a stripper (but let’s focus on the first two). She has loved working with everyone in the cast and couldn’t be more excited about performing in her first show with PEMCo. Outside of rehearsals, Caitlyn can be found studying math proofs (Honors Math major), dancing or watching Netflix.

KATHLEEN CLARK (ROSIE) is a senior studying English and dabbling in everything else. She is delighted to be back on stage after serving as props mistress for PEMCo productions next to normal, How to Succeed..., [title of show] and Into the Woods. Kathleen has also been heavily involved in Farley Hall government, Hall Presidents Council, the Liturgical Choir, and DanceCo. She sends love and gratitude to Mom, the Finest and this “Awesome” cast and crew!

MARY CONNOLLY (ENSEMBLE) is super excited to be playing everyone from a bride to a stripper in her second PEMCo production! Last semester you might have seen her screaming and brandishing knives as Little Red Riding Hood in Into the Woods. Or you may have seen her in The Echoes a capella group! (Concert right here on April 11th, folks.) Shoutout to Mom, Dad, Katie, Colleen, Ariel, Alex, Michelle, the quad + Diane and the comp sci squad. #vim

DENISE DOROTHEO (ENSEMBLE) is ecstatic to be in her first PEMCo show! Denise is also involved in DanceCo., and you can tune in to watch her on NDtv’s “The Irish Bachelor” this season! When Denise isn’t busy with rehearsals or finding true love on camera, she can be found trying to find her lost student ID, crying over Grey’s Anatomy or shamelessly laughing at “your mom” jokes. Many thanks to her family and friends for being the most supportive and wonderful people in the world!

TOMMY FAVORITE (GLEN), a sophomore FTT major, is performing in his second PEMCo production. He previously appeared as the Mysterious Man in Into the Woods and in the Student Players’ productions of Inherit the Wind (March 2014) and Almost, Maine (February 2015). Tommy thanks his beloved PEMCo family, and especially all the incredible seniors, for making this the most amazing year of his life.

COLLEEN HALPIN (ENSEMBLE) is a freshman math and voice performance major from Omaha. She is thrilled to join the PEMCo family! When not at rehearsal, Colleen can be found singing with the Folk Choir or teaching catechism class. Special thanks to Mom, Dad, Patrick, Claire and Nick for making her laugh and loving her always and to the audience for coming to experience the love and joy we’ve put into this show!

ALEX JOYCE (ANGIE) “If I told you” Alex Joyce was thrilled to perform in her second mainstage PEMCo production, channeling Amy Poehler as Angie and “Movin’ that Thang” as a member of the ensemble, that would be an understatement! Her previous credits include Into the Woods, Cabaret, Legally Blonde and the PEMCo Revue. She feels so #blessed to be able to collaborate and celebrate countless weddings with such an unbelievably “AWESOME” cast and crew. Break legs everyone!

8 CAST BIOGRAPHIES

SHANNON KIRK (LINDA & PEMCo PRODUCER) is a senior majoring in PLS and film. This is her tenth PEMCo show. On stage, she was most recently seen bending-and-snapping in Legally Blonde (Serena). Other Notre Dame credits include: Cabaret (Asst. Director/Choreographer); How to Succeed in Business... (Director); Into the Woods (Producer). All my love and gratitude to the entire cast and production team, especially my co-producer Emma. Thanks for coming, and enjoy the show!

RYAN LEEN (ENSEMBLE) a sophomore, is ecstatic to be part of PEMCo’s production of The Wedding Singer. This will be Ryan’s debut performance in a musical, and he wishes he started sooner! In addition to musical rehearsals, Ryan can be found singing with the Folk Choir, filming with NDtv or working on his next film project. Ryan would like to thank his family and friends for their constant love and support.

QUINT MEDIATE (SAMMY) is thrilled to be a part of The Wedding Singer. He is a sophomore majoring in FTT. Favorite shows include Legally Blonde (Kyle), Cabaret (Hans), Pippin (Leading Player) and Cinderella (the Prince). He has a passion for music and is a member of both the Glee Club and The Undertones. Special thanks to Nathan Halvorson for giving me a passion for performing. God bless, and enjoy the show!

MAGGIE MORAN (HOLLY) is a sophomore studying psychology. You may have recently seen her talking to birds as Cinderella in PEMCo’s Into the Woods last fall. Maggie would like to thank her family and fellow Farley’s Finest for putting up with this singing and dancing stuff and her Keurig for keeping her conscious at rehearsal. Special thanks to Caitlin, Maggie, Sonia and this amazingly talented cast and crew!

JON OLANSEN (ENSEMBLE) is a junior with majors in biology and film, television, and theatre (FTT). He is super excited to be performing in his third PEMCo show. Previous credits include Legally Blonde and How to Succeed.... Jon assistant stage managed Into the Woods last semester, and this year he serves as PEMCo’s social commissioner, a soon to be world-renowned position. He thanks his parents and friends for all of their support osver the past three years! Stay golden, Ponyboy.

VICTORIA PEREIERA (JULIA) is a sophomore from San Francisco studying civil engineering. When not rehearsing with PEMCo, she enjoys singing with the Folk Choir, dancing with ND’s Dance Company, discussing her love of concrete, trekking to Carroll Hall, cheering at basketball games, belting Disney songs in the shower and repeatedly telling people how much she “loves her life!” Performing in over 35 musicals in the Bay Area, she is thrilled to play Julia in her first production at Notre Dame.

SEAMUS RONAN (ENSEMBLE) is a proud member of #16co. Grateful for the incredible support of the PEMCo family and the opportunity to continue doing what I love, with amazingly talented people and even more amazing friends. Thanks to my family, Whitney Elizabeth and Keenan Hall for their encouragement and constant motivation.

9 CAST BIOGRAPHIES

JACOB SCHRIMPF (GEORGE) is a junior film, television, and theatre (FTT) major from Grayslake, Illinois and is thrilled to be a part of this wonderful company. Recently, he performed as Young Thomas in Beneath My Skin, The Moon in Blood Wedding, directed PEMCo.’s production of Legally Blonde and performed in the 2014 season at the Texas Shakespeare Festival. Thanks to Mom, Dad, Benjamin and Megan for all of their love and support. Enjoy the show!

PATRICK SHIELDS (ENSEMBLE) is performing in his first PEMCo production and he couldn’t be more excited! Patrick is a freshman physics major from outside Philadelphia, and his favorite pastimes include playing guitar, playing Smash Bros and hanging out with friends. He started to become involved in theatre in his sophomore year of high school, and he has played Ozzy in the Scarlet Pimpernel, Juror #3 in Twelve Angry Men, and Curly in Oklahoma!

CHRIS SIEMANN (ROBBIE) is beyond thrilled to be performing in The Wedding Singer! He is so grateful for this opportunity to perform on this stage once more for you and hopes that you enjoy seeing the show as much as he enjoys performing it! You may have recently seen him as Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf in Into the Woods, Warner in Legally Blonde or Cliff in Cabaret. He would love to thank his family, friends and fellow cast and crew members for all of their love and support, and thanks God for constantly gracing his life with opportunity and love! Enjoy!

MEG TOWNSEND (ENSEMBLE) is a senior finance major. She has appreciated being involved in PEMCo throughout her time at Notre Dame and is thrilled to be a part of the cast of The Wedding Singer. Most of all, Meg is ecstatic to play her dream role of “large lady,” one which she has been preparing for since high school. Special thanks to Meg’s fan club: Dane, mother Teresa and Grandma Margaret! Keep those Twinkies coming!

MORGAN WIDHALM (ENSEMBLE) is so excited to get back in her dancing shoes for her first mainstage PEMCo production! She loves the excitement and energy that go into being in the ensemble as well as the variety of characters to portray — from being in love to being a Casualty of Love. She would like to clarify, however, that she has not yet stooped to taking her cat to prom ... even though it would be adorable :)

JACKIE WINSCH (ENSEMBLE) is so excited to be a part of The Wedding Singer, her third PEMCo production. Jackie is a sophomore living in Cavanaugh Hall. Since her freshman year, she has been on stage in Cabaret, Legally Blonde and Into the Woods. She would like to thank Caitlin and Maggie, her family, friends and her roommates for their emotional support and snacks. Break a leg to the cast and crew, and enjoy the show!

10 CREW BIOGRAPHIES

BRYNN ALEXANDER (ASSISTANT PROPS MANAGER) is a freshman from Cleveland. She is double majoring in FTT (theatre) and accounting just in case there are no openings as “Crazy Cat Lady.” She is very excited to participate in her first PEMCo production as assistant prop designer. She wants to thanks Amanda for letting her assist with props and work with some really fun, amazing people!!

AMANDA BARTOLINI (PROPS MANAGER) is a sophomore majoring in FTT (theater) and marketing. She is very excited to be props manager for The Wedding Singer, fulfilling a childhood dream of being a wedding planner. Amanda’s previous PEMCo productions include Into the Woods (Stage Manager) and Legally Blonde (Assistant Stage Manager). She thanks everyone in PEMCo for always being a fun and supportive community!

MIKE BURNS (TECHNICAL ADVISOR) got his start in theatre waaay back in the 6th grade drama club. After dabbling in acting, lighting, set construction, stage management and just about anything else in theatre, he’s settled on ... everything except acting. Now, he’s an FTT major and a TA in the FTT Scene Shop. He extends his deepest thanks to his teachers, mentors, parents and friends who help him get to do what he loves and love what he gets to do.

MEG GEGICK (ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER) is so excited to be an ASM on this show! This is her first time working on the production side, and the power is really going to her head. Many thanks to Sam who took her in and showed her the way, and the entire cast and crew who have made this show so much fun to work on!

PAULA HASTINGS (COSTUME DESIGNER) is a freshman neuroscience major from St. Louis. She is thrilled to do costumes for The Wedding Singer, her second PEMCo show after Into The Woods. She also did costumes for multiple shows throughout high school, including the Missouri All-State Show Violet that went to the International Thespian Festival. She would like to thank the AMAZING Wedding Singer cast and crew, as well as her wonderful friends and family.

EMMA KUSTERS (PRODUCER) is excited to be leading PEMCo through her final year at ND as a vocal performance major. Past credits include Village Theatre’s Children of Eden (assistant music director), PEMCo’s Legally Blonde (conductor), How to Succeed... (music director), next to normal (conductor) Farley Hall Players’ Songs for a New World (director) and FTT’s Cabaret (assistant music director). She would like to thank her producing partner Shannon and congratulate the production team, cast and crew on working together to put on this beautiful show.

RYAN JONES (SET DESIGNER) is a sophomore science-business major living in Siegfried. He was a part of PEMCo’s Into the Woods (Rapunzel’s Prince/Scenic Designer), and he recently worked on the Student Players’ Almost, Maine (Technical Director/Scenic Designer). He thanks his parents and brothers for their unconditional love and support as well as his extended family and friends for their continuous encouragement.

11 CREW BIOGRAPHIES

MAGGIE MILLER (CHOREOGRAPHER) is a senior chemical engineering major and this is her fifth show with PEMCo. She would like to thank this amazing cast and direction team for once again never ceasing to inspire her and giving her something to look forward to every “Single” day. She loved teaching the cast to “Move That Thang” and “Pop” “Right in Front of Your Eyes”. I hope you all enjoy this show as much as I have enjoyed getting to work on it.

LINDSEY MIYAZAKI (ACCOMPANIST) is a sophomore in Pasquerilla East Hall and is majoring in Piano Performance and Math. She is absolutely thrilled to be the piano accompanist for The Wedding Singer! This is her first time being a part of a PEMCO show, and she has loved every minute of it. She is a proud Iowan and she knows that everyone will someday love Iowa as much she does. She hopes you all enjoy the show!

JAKE REILLY (LIGHTING DESIGNER) is excited to continue his tenure with PEMCo. A junior electrical engineering major, Jake is a member of the technical staff at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. He also serves as lighting director for the Sacred Music of Notre Dame program. During his free time, when not in the theater, he can most likely be found on the golf course.

CAITLIN SCHLEHUBER (DIRECTOR) is a senior film, television and theatre major and is thrilled to direct her first show. She has been part of PEMCo’s stage management team since sophomore year and has worked on How To Succeed, PEMCo Revue, [Title of Show], Cabaret, Legally Blonde and Into the Woods. Thanks to her family for their support, to her friends for their encouragement and to the most talented cast and crew she could have asked for.

SAM SQUERI (STAGE MANAGER) hails from the great state of New Jersey and is a sophomore double majoring in finance and FTT. She has been involved in theatre practically since birth, but more recently served as an ASM for FTT’s Blood Wedding and worked on costumes for PEMCo’s Legally Blonde. Sam would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support, and the cast and crew for sharing their time and talents. Enjoy the show!

LESLEY STEVENSON (MARKETING DIRECTOR) retired from the stage in 2008 after playing Coach Bolton in High School Musical, Jr. and now finds much more joy serving her fellow PEMConians. Originally from Memphis, she is a junior film and American studies double major living in Breen-Phillips Hall. She humbly thanks Sam, Curtin, Skirk, Emma and Jacob for the opportunity to work in this “chapel of the arts.” Special shout out to all followers of @PEMusicalCo on Twitter and Instagram!

BEN WOODLEY (TECHNICAL DIRECTOR) is excited to be working on his third PEMCo production. After serving as Assistant Lighting Designer on last year’s production of Legally Blonde and Sound Designer for Into The Woods, he is very proud to be the Technical Director for The Wedding Singer. Thanks to everyone who put in the effort to make this show succeed.

12 SPECIAL THANKS TO

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13 Caitlyn Winter, We are excited to be here tonight watching you dance and sing on stage at Notre Dame. We’re happy to see you doing what you love most! We are proud of you! Have fun and enjoy the show! Love, Mom, Dad and Keegan

CONGRATULATIONS ALEX

to you and the entire cast of The Wedding Singer! We are so very proud of you and happy that you are doing what you LOVE! Break a leg, Angie!!!

Love you forever, Mom, Dad, Rusty and your entire family

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Lewis Lucenarium twenty minutes of candlelit prayer

Lewis Hall Chapel Mondays 10PM

15 The Keenan Revue and the Knights of Keenan Hall proudly support PEMCo and The Wedding Singer!

Break legs to our Morgan ~ fratres in Cristo, Ryan, Even though we Patrick and Seamus! can’t be there with you, we’ll always be on your side! Break a leg (or foot)!! 16 Play it again Sammy!

Pursue your dreams, Quint.

Love, Dad, Mom, and Emmie

To my dearest stepmother,

You may have ruined my life on this stage once before, but your sass inspires me everyday.

Can’t wait to see you sell it…J

Break a leg, Jackie! 18 Love, Maggie To Patrick —

Have a great time singing and dancing... We love you! Mom, Dad, Kev & Katie

Congratulations to the cast and crew... By George, you’ve done it Enjoy the show! again, Jacob! We love you! Mom, Dad, Benjamin and Megan

So excited for The Wedding Singer and your upcoming wedding! thanks

Break a leg, Meg! We love ya!

- Dad, Mom, Matt, Izzy and Rachel for their generous support of The Wedding Singer

19 The University of Notre Dame Folk Choir, proud supporters of the Pasquerilla East Musical Company, honors this year’s cast and crew of “The Wedding Singer,” including our own:

Colleen Halpin Alex Joyce Ryan Leen Maggie Moran Victoria Pereira Chris Siemann Meg Townsend Morgan Widhalm Jackie Winsch

As Fr. Ted has always said to us: Come, Holy Spirit!