THE ALTER CASTLE PLAYERS PROUDLY PRESENTS
March 20,21,22,26,27,28,29 ONCE ON THIS ISLAND 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 The Christine Connor and Fred J. Miller Conservatory of the Arts The Suttman Theatre on the Father Edward Haskamp Stage
Alter Castle Players Proudly Presents ONCE ON THIS ISLAND A Musical Music By Book and Lyrics By LYNN AHRENS STEPHEN FLAHERTY
Based Upon The Novel " My Love, My Love " By Rosa Guy" Originally Directed and Choreographed on Broadway by Graciela Daniele Playwrights Horizons, Inc. Produced ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Off-Broadway In 1990 Originally Produced On Broadway By The Shubert Organization, Capital Cities/ABC, Inc. Suntory International Corporation and James Walsh, In Association With Playwrights Horizons
ONCE ON THIS ISLAND is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
THE PRODUCTION STAFF Director/Choreographer: Mrs. Megan Wean Sears Music Director/Conductor: Mr. David Brush Stage Manager: Sam Johnson Scenic Designer: Mr. Tristan Cupp Pond Specialist: Mr. Sean McDaniel Lighting Designer: Mr. Matthew Benjamin Sound Design/Engineer: Mr. Ryan Burgdorf Light Board Operator: Michael Ferguson Costume Designers: Mrs. Kim Harvey and Mrs. Lori Watamaniuk Properties Designer: Mrs. Jessica Pettit Assistant Properties Designer: Mrs. Kelly Leone and Mrs. Cari Wallace Rehearsal Pianist: Mr. Damian Stout Archivists: Mr. Dave Homan and Max Homan Vocal Captain: Elizabeth Jasek and Charlotte Kunesh Dance Captain: Meredith Russ THE BAND Keyboard 1: Mr. Damian Stout Keyboard 2: Mr. Andrew Hackworth Flute/Piccolo: Mrs. Judy Mansky Percussion: Mr. Tyler Ohlemacher Guitar: Mr. David Wells Bass: Mr. Joshua Neiman
THEATRE BOOSTERS President: Deb LiBrandi Treasurer: Megan Wean Sears Members: Joe and Sarah Abouzeid, Angela Barcarella, Maggie Paxson Collins, Bill and Karen Fasoli, Joanne George, John and Judy Gochenaur, Cyndi and Ron Hale, Nicole and Paul Issler, Don and Sue Klosterman, John and Sarah Kunesh, Lourdes and Tom Lambert, Kelly Leone, Bryan LiBrandi, Eric and Carrie McHenry, Mary Ellen and Anthony Miley, Bonnie Miller, Teresa Carroll Parker, Bill and Coleen Petrello, Jessica Pettit, Kelly and Jeff Plate, Kristen and Steve Russ, John and Christine Schramm, Matt Shenk and Lydia Denslow, Anne Marie Singleton, Paola Turner, Cari Wallace, Brian and Jane Wildermuth
SPECIAL THANKS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS A HUGE THANK YOU TO
CREATIVE IMPRESSIONS DAVE AND MAX HOMAN This production would not be possible without all the behind the scenes work from our Theatre Boosters, cast, crew and their families and friends! Theatre Boosters Epiphany Lutheran Church Alter Faculty and Staff Salon Noir Alter’s Fine Arts Department Jason Hamen Lourdes Lambert Molly Lamperis Debbie Portman Bobby Morgan Sean McDaniel The Human Race Norm Rich Wright State University Key Club Jeff Smith Optimist Club Bellbrook-Sherwin Williams DIRECTORS NOTE The musical's core theme is love and tells the story of a sacrificial love of one laying down one's life for another. With this story, we cannot help but be reminded of the gift we receive in the love of God shown to us through Christ, who gave his life for us. St. Paul shares with the church in Rome that "while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8)." This love of God is an "agape" love - a love that has the ability to love unconditionally despite the meanness of this world, because of sin. In this musical, the main character embodies this love - the agape love of Christ, who went to the cross for us and for our salvation. The musical is an enchanting fable set on a Caribbean island, where poor peasants believe their world is dictated by the gods of Earth, Water, Love and Death. We are transported to this island where social prejudice divides the people. Presented as a “play within a play”, a cast of village storytellers, attempting to calm a frightened young child, tell the romantic tale of a peasant girl who saves a rich city boy from death and of their forbidden love between people from two different worlds. In this show, the story is told in a culture of the Island, where they (the people) prayed to many gods. And yet, behind these gods, the real God shines through. God's love shines through the main character despite her prayers to the many and not The One, for behind the many is The One. This story is pointing to something greater, more wonderful than we people could imagine or deserve in a culture that thinks of love only in selfish "me first" terms. Love is laying down one's life. "God is love." And that is why this story can be told with boldness - because it is a God Love Story of laying down one's life, even though the person she died for did not deserve it. Just like Christ laying down his life for all of us, even though we did not deserve it. That is an amazing story! -
CAST Ti Moune ………...... …………….…. Charlotte Kunesh DanielMegan WeanBeauxhomme Sears ……...... ……. Nick Abouzeid Papa Ge …………………………...... ………. Meredith Russ Erzulie ………...... ………...... …...…. Annabel Wildermuth Asaka ……...... ……. Sara LiBrandi Agwe …………………………...... ….……. Shawn Monteiro Mama Euralie .………...... ………...... …...…. Zandra Miller Tonton Julian ……...... ……. Ben Mueller Andrea Deveraux ……………...... ….……. Elizabeth Jasek Armand Beauxhomme ………...... …...…. Stuart Schramm Madame Armand ……...... ……. Alison Wallace Daniel’s Father ……………………...….….…. Donald Wanamaker Gatekeeper ……………………..…...... ……. Jason Morgan Peasant Girl ……………………..…...... ……. Alexis Magnusen Little Girl ………………....……. Sadie Hornick and Lucy Reynolds Little Ti Moune ……….....…. Carmen Medina and Trinity Franklin TI MOUNE’S DANCERS Alison Wallace, Averi Turner, Isa Lambert, Megan Lapp, Mikayla Mihok, Zoe Singleton DANCERS Alison Wallace, Arianna VanKirk, Averi Turner, Elisabeth Collins, Eric Pettit, Ian Carter, Isa Lambert, Maggie Pascual, Marcael O’Neal, Megan Lapp, Mikayla Mihok, Sophia Imundo, Stuart Schramm, Zoe Singleton EARTH STORYTELLERS Alexis Magnusen, Alison Wallace, Arianna VanKirk, Averi Turner, Ben Mueller, Chloe Parker, Donald Wanamaker, Elizabeth Jasek, Emily Dillon, Eric Pettit, Ian Carter, Isa Lambert, Jason Morgan, Maggie Pascual, Marie Lunne, Megan Lapp, Mikayla Mihok, Monica Jasek, Stuart Schramm, Zach Stearns, Zoe Singleton STORYTELLERS Alexis Magnusen, Alison Wallace, Annabel Wildermuth, Arianna VanKirk, Averi Turner, Ben Mueller, Charlotte Kunesh, Chloe Parker, Donald Wanamaker, Elisabeth Collins, Elizabeth Jasek, Emily Dillon, Emily Mangold, Eric Pettit, Ian Carter, Isa Lambert, Isabella McCoy, Jason Morgan, Lauren Shenk, Maggie Pascual, Marcael O’Neal, Marie Lunne, Megan Lapp, Meredith Russ, Mikayla Mihok, Monica Jasek, Nick Abouzeid, Sara LiBrandi, Shawn Monteiro, Sigurd Peterson, Sophia Imundo, Stuart Schramm, Theresa Junker, Tori Haaker, Zach Stearns, Zandra Miller, Zoe Singleton
UNDERSTUDIES Ti Moune …...... Alexis Magnusen Daniel Beauxhomme .…...... …. Stuart Schramm Papa Ge …..…….……...... … Alison Wallace Erzulie ………...... …....……. Elizabeth Jasek Asaka ………...... …..…… Chloe Parker Agwe …………...... ….…….. Eric Pettit Mama Euralie …………...... ……… Emily Dillon Tonton Julian …………...... ………...... ….. Donald Wanamaker Andrea Deveraux …...... …...... Maggie Pascual Armand Beauxhomme …...... Jason Morgan Madame Armand ……………………….….…...... …..….. Averi Turner Daniel’s Father ………...... ………...... …...... ……… Zach Stearns
TECH CREW Michael Ferguson, Sarah Theewis BACKSTAGE CREW Genevieve Bacarella, Abby Foppe, Hannah Hurst, Zoe Johnson, Savannah Liechty, Madeline Maffett, Renee Palmer, Maddie Rupper, Maggie Schoen MUSICAL NUMBERS "We Dance" …...... Storytellers "One Small Girl" ...... Tonton Julian, Mama Euralie, Little Ti Moune, Asaka, Erzulie, Pape Ge, Agwe, Storytellers "Waiting for Life" ...... Ti Moune, Asaka, Erzulie, Pape Ge, Agwe "And the Gods Heard Her Prayer" ...... Asaka, Agwe, Erzulie, Papa Ge "Rain" …...... Agwe, Storytellers "Discovering Daniel" ...... Ti Moune, Papa Ge, Asaka, Erzulie "Pray" …...... Ti Moune, Mama Euralie, Tonton Julian, Asaka, Erzulie, Pape Ge, Agwe, Storytellers "Forever Yours" …...... Ti Moune, Daniel, Papa Ge, Storytellers "The Sad Tale of the Beauxhommes" ...... Armand, Madam Armand, Peasant Girl, Earth Storytellers "Ti Moune" …...... Ti Moune, Mama Euralie, Tonton Julian "Mama Will Provide" …...... Asaka, Erzulie, Storytellers "Waiting for Life" (Reprise)" ...... Ti Moune "Some Say" …...... Little Girl, Earth Storytellers "The Human Heart" …...... Erzulie, Female Storytellers "Pray" (Reprise) ...... Papa Ge, Erzulie, Agwe, Asaka, Father, Andrea, Armand "Some Girls" …...... Daniel "The Ball" …...... Andrea, Ti Moune, Daniel, Dancers "Ti Moune's Dance" …...... Mama, Tonton, Little Ti Moune "Andrea Sequence” …...... Andrea, Daniel, Ti Moune "Promises/Forever Yours” (Reprise) ...... Papa Ge, Ti Moune, Erzulie, Agwe, Asaka, Storytellers "A Part of Us" …...... Mama Euralie, Little Ti Moune, Tonton Julian, Asaka, Papa Ge, Agwe, Erzulie, Storytellers "Why We Tell the Story" …...... Storytellers
Emily Dillon Benjamin Mueller Zoe Singleton Elizabeth Jasek Marcael O’Neal Zachary Stearns Charlotte Kunesh Maggie Pascual Arianna VanKirk Sara LiBrandiTo my incredibleSigurd Peterson seniors…Alison Wallace Isabella McCoy Meredith Russ
Lucy - our little star, we are so proud of you! Break a leg! You willLove, be Mom, missed Jason, beyondJackson, Dad, belief! Cyndie, Thank Grandma you & Grandpa for 4 Russellamazing years of joy, talent and love!!! Love, Mrs. Sears PRODUCTION TEAM BIOS
Matthew P. Benjamin (Lighting Designer) is the Head of the Theatre Design/Technology Program in Wright State University’s Department of Theatre, Dance and Motion Pictures. Professional credits include seven seasons as the resident lighting designer for the Opera Theatre of Lucca, Italy. Other design work includes productions with the Aspen Music Festival, Alley Theatre, Cincinnati Opera, CATCO, TriCities Opera, Luna Negra Dance Theatre, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Dayton Opera, Opera at Florham, and ballettech Ohio, among others. Member: United Scenic Artists. Matt is pleased to be returning to work with Megan and The Castle Players this year!!!
David Brush (Music Director/Conductor) is a director, music director, vocal coach and librettist/lyricist for five original musicals. He received his M.A. inTheatre from Regent University and has assisted in the development of over 15 original musicals - two of which had successful Off-Broadway runs. His producer credits include: Off-Broadway - Hot Mess In Manhattan; Regional - Pump Up The Volume, The Consequences, and Spring Awakening. Directing credits include: regional premieres of Next Thing You Know, Rent, 35mm, The Last Five Years, Tick, Tick...Boom! and Reasons To Be Pretty. Writing credits include: Summer of My German Soldier (American Harmony Prize 2014, Chicago Stages Finalist); The Anxiety Project (New York, Original Cast Recording coming in 2020); and the upcoming Amelia and Coyote Sunrise. With Alter, David has served as Music Director for the past seven years and also served as Co-Director for Alter's And Then They Came For Me and The Guys. David has also served on the directing team for Epiphany Lutheran Church for the last seven summer musicals. David is a member of the Dramatists Guild, serves as critic for the League of Cincinnati Theaters, and teaches musical theatre voice and serves as adjunct for Sinclair Community College.
Ryan Burgdorf (Sound Designer/Engineer) joins the Castle Players for a second time after recently designing Thoroughly Modern Millie. His recent professional credits as a sound engineer include: The Frog Princess, Fun Home (Ensemble Theater of Cincinnati), Lizzie (Human Race Theater Company), The Music Man (Asolo Repertory Theater). Ryan was also the audio supervisor for the Hudson Valley Shakespeare company this spring. He also works part time for local production companies in the area. Ryan is a recent graduate of Wright State University where he revived a BFA in Sound Design from the Theater Design and Technology program. He is thrilled to be once again working with the talented students of Alter!
D. Tristan Cupp (Scenic Design and Construction) is co-founder and artistic director of The Zoot Theatre Company. A recognized versatile artist, Tristan’s artistic talents include set and scenery design and construction, scenic painting, sculpting, properties design and construction, and puppet and mask design and construction. He has strong ties to the local artistic and theatre community which began while a student at Sinclair Community College. Prior to co-founding and joining Zoot full-time, Tristan worked as master carpenter for The Human Race Theatre Company. He has also designed and built sets for The Dreamkeeper Theatre Company, First Frontier, Inc., and Town Hall Theatre. Tristan has designed, painted, and/or built sets and scenery for over 120 productions in professional and educational venues. Tristan’s artistic eye has become synonymous with “Zoot’s style” that is recognizable to audiences throughout the Southwestern Ohio region.
Andrew Hackworth (Keyboard 2) is thrilled to return to Alter HS for Once on This Island. Andrew is the resident accompanist for Springboro Community Theater, but he can be heard in numerous other theaters and high schools in the Dayton Area, typically playing keyboard or saxophone. His most recent role was performing in Sinclair Community College’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat where he was the rehearsal pianist. He has played upwards of thirty shows so far in the three years he has been involved with theater, and is looking forward to many more!
Kim Harvey (Costume Designer) has been with the Alter Castle Players for three years. Her favorite shows to costume have been Thoroughly Modern Millie with the Castle Players and Why We Tell The Story with the Epiphany Players Drama Ministry. She has had a love of costuming since she was a young adult when she made Belle and Jasmine costumes for her and her best friend. She would like to thank Megan for trusting her with her vision and Lori for being such an amazing partner and mentor. She would also like to thank her daughter for inspiring her to make costumes ranging from Alice In Wonderland to “A plate of spaghetti” and just about everything in between. Sam Johnson (Stage Manager) is a junior at Alter. He is excited to be part of his ninth production as an Alter Castle Player and to be the Stage Manager again. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Kelly Leone (Assistant Properties Designer) is a parent of a Castle Player alum, Vincent. Even after he graduated and moved on, Kelly continues as an active Booster. She has been involved in the props management since her baptism by fire with The Drowsy Chaperone, and has been hooked ever since. She loves creating unique, custom-made props; but mostly loves being a part of the Castle Player family and working with the actors and crew. She hopes you enjoy this show, and our entire season!
Judy Mansky (Flute, Piccolo) is a veteran of too many musicals to count, both as a musician and a music director. She has a degree in Flute Performance from the Dana School of Music and is currently serving as Resident Music Director for Springboro Community Theatre. Many thanks to David and Megan for inviting her to play this gorgeous score and to Jillian, Thomas and Craig for their constant love and support. Enjoy the show!
Tyler Ohlemacher (Percussion) is a student at Wright State University studying under Jerry Noble pursuing his percussion performance, and music education degrees. His love for musical theatre keeps him gigging in the Dayton area. He has recently finished a contract with Cedar Point as a drummer for their halloweekends. He is also a accordion teacher, and marching band instructor for local bands.
Jessica Pettit (Properties Designer) is proud to support the Alter Castle Players! A lifelong performer (and veteran of many high school theatre productions), Jessica is happy to lend her crafting and shopping skills to the cast and crew and watch her son Eric as he takes the stage!
Megan Wean Sears (Director/Choreographer) is honored to be here at Alter for her seventh year as the drama teacher and theatre director/choreographer. Megan earned her BFA in Musical Theatre from Wright State University and resided in New York City for several years. She traveled all across the country performing in countless productions, including the Broadway National Tour of A Chorus Line. Select regional credits include: North Shore Music Theatre, Ogunquit Playhouse, Maine State Music Theatre, Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, Gateway Playhouse, The Palace, Beef and Boards and The Barn Theatre. Select choreography credits include: Play It By Heart (The Human Race Theatre Company), 9 to 5 (Wright State University) and Sweeny Todd (Gateway Playhouse). As director/choreographer and educator, Megan has also worked with Epiphany Players for the last seven years (including regional premieres of Big Fish and Tarzan, among others). She is blessed to be a part of such a beautiful ministry. Megan is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA). A huge thank you to her incredible production team, her unstoppable students and her never ending support system; Scott, Grayson, Jayden and Ivy- Without you this would not be possible. “Always for Mom”
Ryan J. Slater (Trumpet) is a sophomore at Wright State University studying computer engineering. He has been playing for local theatre groups for the last couple of years. Select shows include: Young Frankenstein, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Chicago, and Alter High School's production of Thoroughly Modern Millie last Spring. Ryan hopes to continue to play for musicals throughout his time at Wright State.
Damian Stout (Keyboard I) is from Lebanon Ohio and attended Bowling Green State University. He has been a Composer/ Orchestrator for Key Changes: A New Musical (2010 Premiere) Off-Broadway in Brooklyn, NY. Shows collaborated with Alter Castle Players include: Aida, The Drowsy Chaperone, Godspell, Songs For A New World, and Thoroughly Modern Millie. He is nearing his 115th musical production in a 20 year career. Damian is honored to be both Rehearsal & Show Pianist for ACP since Aida, and has witnessed our students’ amazing journeys, both on & off stage!
Lori Watamaniuk (Costume Designer) has had the pleasure of costuming several shows at Alter High School the last seven years including her first at Alter, Boeing Boeing and just recently, Freaky Friday. In addition, she has costumed many summer musicals at Epiphany Lutheran Church. Select shows at Epiphany include: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Tarzan, Big Fish, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Secret Garden, Why We Tell the Story, and numerous Christmas shows. She would like to thank her family for their support over the years and Kim Harvey for all her hard work. CAST BIOS
Nick Abouzeid (Daniel) is a sophomore and is thrilled to be a part of his third production as an Alter Castle Player. Last year he played Bun Foo in the spring musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and this past December he played Parker in Freaky Friday. He thanks his cast members for all their support and can’t wait for you all to enjoy the show!
Ian Carter (Storyteller) is a sophomore and this is his seventh production at Alter. He is super excited for this show because it is one of his favorites. He hopes you enjoy it as much as he enjoys being in it.
Elisabeth Collins (Storyteller) is very excited to be part of Once on this Island, her second production with the Alter Castle Players. Outside of theatre, Elisabeth is on the tennis team, is a Lancerette, and a Key Club Officer.
Emily Dillon (Storyteller U/S Mama) After three years as a crew member, Emily is ecstatic to be onstage for her last performance with the Castle Players. And no better way to celebrate than with the beautiful Once on This Island! She hopes you find peace within the show and cherish all of its many moments, just as she does.
Trinity Franklin (Little Ti Moune- 21st, 27th, 29th) is thrilled to be performing in this year's Alter production! Trinity is 11 years old and has performed in the regional production of "Hello Dolly", as well as other Muse Machine plays at her school. Trinity is a 5th grader at St. Albert the Great Catholic school where she is an altar server, plays soccer, basketball, volleyball, runs track and participates in Girls on the Run. Trinity loves acting, reading and hanging out with friends. Trinity is a lover of music and theater and spends her spare time going to plays and acting.
Victoria Haaker (Storyteller) is a sophomore and is excited to participate in her fifth Castle Player’s Production. Victoria hopes you notice the valuable lessons in the show and enjoy as much as she does.
Sadie Hornick (Little Girl- 20th,22nd,26th,28th) is excited to be part of Once on This Island, as this show means a lot to her family. She last appeared on the Alter stage in 26 Pebbles. She is in the 4th grade at St. Charles School.
Sophia Imundo (Storyteller) is a junior this year and is excited to be in her second musical. Previously, she was in Freaky Friday, Starr in 26 Pebbles, and Understudy Ouiser in Steel Magnolias. She is also involved is Miller’s Babies improv, Key Club, and does contemporary dance at Impressions. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Elizabeth Jasek (Andrea, U/S Erzulie) is a senior and is extremely excited for her final Castle Players production! You may have seen her recently as Danielle/Officer Sitz in Freaky Friday, Alice in Thoroughly Modern Millie, or a soloist in Songs for a New World. She would like to thank Mrs. Sears, Mr. Brush, and her family for their support and hopes this show reminds you of the power love has over death.
Monica Jasek (Storyteller) is a freshman at Alter and is excited to perform her second Alter show. In her free time, Monica enjoys singing, reading, swimming, playing volleyball, and hanging out with her friends. She hopes you enjoy the show.
Theresa Junker (Storyteller) is a junior and is excited to be part of her ninth show with Alter Castle Players! She is also involved in Science Olympiad and Academic Team, and loves reading and singing. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Charlotte Kunesh (Ti Moune) is a senior and cannot believe this is her final show with the Alter Castle Players! Her favorite roles at Alter include Millie in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jenn/Carla in 26 Pebbles, Annelle in Steel Magnolias, and Celisse in Godspell. Charlotte also loves being a part of Muse Machine, where she has played Vanessa in In the Heights and Sophie in Mamma Mia. Outside of theatre, she is active in Kettering Children's Choir, Student Council, and Horizons in Medicine. After high school, she plans to study both science and theatre in college. Charlotte sends all her love to her family, friends, and teachers, especially Mrs. Sears and Mr. Brush, for always supporting her and shaping her into the person and performer she is today. Charlotte hopes you enjoy this powerful story.
Isa Lambert (Storyteller) is a sophomore and has been in four Castle Players productions. Once on This Island will be her fifth! In her free time she participates in Lancerettes, competitive dance, and Key Club. She hopes that you enjoy the show!! Megan Lapp (Storyteller) is a sophomore and is very excited to be participating in another Alter Castle Player’s production! Outside of theater she is a varsity cheerleader and Lancerette! She thanks the cast and crew for helping to make this show such an incredible experience for everyone in it!
Sara LiBrandi (Asaka) is a senior and is thrilled to be a part of this incredible story that has so long been one of her favorite musicals. Sara has been involved in Castle Players productions since her freshman year, and you may have seen her previously as Katherine in Freaky Friday, M'Lynn in Steel Magnolias, Mrs. Meers in Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Georgia and Carrie in 26 Pebbles. Sara is also active in the Muse Machine musicals having played Dolly in Hello Dolly and Rosie in Mamma Mia. Sara plans to study musical theatre in college and hopefully have a career in the arts. She is so grateful for her time as a Castle Player, and it is with a heavy and grateful heart that she tells her final Alter story.
Marie Lunne (Storyteller) is a junior and is very excited to be a part of her fourth production as a Castle Player! Outside of theatre she enjoys tennis and art. She wants to thank her friends and family for all the support!
Alexis Magnusen (Storyteller, U/S Ti Moune) is a sophomore at Alter. This is her second Castle Player production. Just recently she was seen in Freaky Friday. Outside of theatre, she partakes in horseback riding and tennis. She hopes you love the show!
Emily Mangold (Storyteller) is a freshman at Alter and excited for her first performance as a Castle Player. Besides theatre, she is also involved in Lancerettes and band. Emily hopes that you enjoy the show.
Isabella McCoy (Storyteller) is super excited for her first Alter Castle Players production. Isabella is very involved in the Alter community, this includes being a part of the Student Aid program and various clubs. She hopes you enjoy the show and understand why we tell the story! ;)
Carmen Medina (Little Ti Moune- 20th, 22nd, 26th, 28th) a third grader at St. Charles, has performed most recently in Narnia, Annie, and The Wizard of Oz at Victoria Theater. She’s excited for her second show with Alter Castle Players, after performing in 26 Pebbles.
Mikayla Mihok (Storyteller) is a freshman and is super excited to be in her second Castle Players Production. She thanks her friends and family for their support. She hopes you enjoy the show, but mostly hopes she doesn’t fall in the water.
Zandra Miller (Mama Euralie) is a sophomore and has appeared in six theatre productions. You may have seen her in Thoroughly Modern Millie, 26 Pebbles and Freaky Friday. She is enthralled to be a part of this cast and that you've come to support our program! Zandra beams with passion, excitement and smiles. Watch out for the splash zone!
Shawn Monteiro (Agwe) is a sophomore at Alter and has been in several Castle Players productions, playing Adam in the recent Freaky Friday. His second year as a Castle Player has been incredible. Outside of theatre, he enjoys playing piano and programming.
Jason Morgan (Storyteller/Gatekeeper) is a junior at Alter and looking forward to his second performance with the Castle Players in Once on this Island. He is extremely proud to be a member of such a talented cast and hopes that you will enjoy the show. When not honing his theatrical skills, Jason can be found on the ice with the Alter Knights hockey team.
Ben Mueller (Tonton Julian) is a senior and is in his fourth production with the Alter Castle Players. He was in the ensemble for the Drowsy Chaperone, a featured soloist in Godspell, and in multiple ensembles in Thoroughly Modern Millie. Ben has performed the role of Tonton Julian one time before in the junior version of Once on this Island when he was in middle school. Ben is also a brass player for the Alter Marching Knights and Wind Ensemble. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Marcael O’Neal (Storyteller) is a senior. This is his first production with Alter Castle Players. He plays football and runs track. He is very excited for his first performance and has loved being a part of the family. He hopes you enjoy the show!!!
Chloe Parker (Storyteller, U/S Asaka) is a sophomore here at Alter. She has done the following shows: Once on This Island Jr., Music Man Jr., Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Lion King, and Freaky Friday. Chloe has also participated in several acapella groups: Poor Paul, Paul and the Paulette’s, and Fantastic’s. Maggie Pascual (Storyteller) is a senior at Alter and is excited to be in her sixth Castle Player Production. You may have seen her playing in the orchestra in The Drowsy Chaperone or performing on stage in the Castle Player’s most recent musical production, Freaky Friday. Outside of theatre, Maggie is captain of the girls varsity golf team and is on the student leadership team in the Marching Knights. She is glad to be ending her Castle Player career with one of her favorite musicals alongside her favorite people. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Sigurd Peterson (Storyteller) is a senior here at Alter. He is happy to be in his second musical and fourth Castle Player Production. Outside of theatre Sigurd participates in Mock Trial and is on the Alter Knights Hockey team. Enjoy the show!
Eric Pettit (Storyteller U/S Agwe), a freshman, is ecstatic to be part of his third production with Alter Castle Players, after appearing as “Joe” in 26 Pebbles, and “Wells/Louis” in Freaky Friday. Previously, Eric has appeared on stage with Epiphany Players, Dare to Inspire, and HRTC, among others.
Lucy Reynolds (Little Girl- 21st, 27th, 29th) is a 4th grader at Ascension School. Lucy performs with Sound Check Show Choir, plays soccer, studies dance and takes piano & voice lessons. This is Lucy's first time performing in a musical and she hopes it is the first of many shows to come!
Meredith Russ (Papa Ge) is a senior here at Alter. This is her 11th show at Alter. Her favorite roles have been Clairee in Steel Magnolias, Muzzy in Thoroughly Modern Millie and Ellie in Freaky Friday. She would like to thank Mrs. Sears and Mr. Brush for being so supportive throughout her high school career and her family for being her biggest fans. Also, she would like to say one final thank you to her fellow seniors for all the memories. Please enjoy this beautiful story!
Stuart Schramm (Armand, U/S Daniel) is a sophomore and happy to be a part of his fifthAlter Castle Player production. You may have seen him as Mike in the winter musical, Freaky Friday. He is so excited for you to see Once on This Island.
Lauren Shenk (Storyteller) is a junior and is so excited to be a part of her fifth production here at Alter. She is involved in Alter Cheer, Spanish club and NHS here at Alter. Outside of Alter Lauren loves to ride horses, listen to music and spend time with her friends and family. She hopes you enjoy the show.
Zoë Singleton (Storyteller, U/S Daniel’s Father) is a senior and this is her fourth year being a part of the Alter Castle Players. You may have just recently seen her as Gretchen in Freaky Friday. Outside of the Castle Players, Zoë also is a Lancerette, and cheerleader and also performs with Muse Machine. She really hopes you enjoy the beautiful story of Once on This Island!
Zach Stearns (Storyteller) is a senior at Alter and looks forward to attending Ferris State University to major in film. Throughout his years at Alter, he has participated in the car club, astronomy club, newspaper club, cross country team, and most recently, the Castle Players.
Averi Turner (Storyteller, U/S Madame Armand) is a junior at Alter. This is Averi’s fifth show with the Alter Castle Players. She and the rest of the cast and crew have worked so hard to pull off a show like this so she hopes you enjoy the show!
Arianna VanKirk (Storyteller) is a currently a senior and excited to be a part of her seventh and final Alter Castle Players production. A couple of her favorites include The Drowsy Chaperone, Godspell, and 26 Pebbles. Arianna did three shows at St. Charles and is a member of the Alter Marching Knights, Miller’s Babies, Alter Jazz Band, and Unicorn Club. She is sad that this is her last show with the Castle Player’s but thanks everyone involved for all that they have done for her over the past four years.
Alison Wallace (Madam Armand/Storyteller, U/S Papa Ge) a senior, has been in six Castle Players Productions. Her roles include being a soloist for Godspell and Songs For a New World, Ethel Peas in Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Ms. Meyers in Freaky Friday. Alison is thrilled to be in Once on This Island a second time! Alison is also a member of the Alter Marching Knights where she played Sherlock in their show, “Sherlock”. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Donald Wanamaker (Father/Storyteller, U/S Tonton) is a sophomore this year and he is excited for his fourth production onstage at Alter. His previous performances include The Guys, 26 Pebbles, and most recently Freaky Friday. He was on crew for Steel Magnolias, Songs For A New World and Thoroughly Modern Millie.
Annabel Wildermuth (Erzulie) is a junior and is so excited to be a part of her ninth production at Alter. You might have seen her as Savannah in Freaky Friday or Yolie and Jeriann in 26 Pebbles! She hopes you enjoy the show and are filled with the power of love! Castle Players Productions 1964-65 Our Town 1965-66 Three One Act Plays 1966-67 Ten Little Indians 1967-68 Charlie’s Aunt, Brigadoon 1968-69 See How they Run, 100 Degrees in the Shade 1969-70 Johnny Belinda, Little Mary Sunshine 1970-71 The Skin of Our Teeth, The Boy Friend 1971-72 Harvey, The King and I 1972-73 Enter Laughing, Carousel 1973-74 Arsenic and Old Lace, Bye Bye Birdie 1974-75 Androcles and the Lion, Guys and Dolls 1975-76 Up the Down Staircase, Annie Get Your Gun 1967-77 Fantasy, The Wizard of Oz 1977-78 David and Lisa, Oliver 1978-79 A Night of One Acts, Godspell 1979-80 The Night of January 16th, Hello Dolly! 1980-81 The Late Great Me 1981-82 The Apple Tree 1982-83 Godspell 1983-84 Scenes from Shakespeare 1984-85 1985-86 George Washington Slept Here 1986-87 Sherlock Holmes 1987-88 You Can’t Take it with You 1988-89 Inherit the Wind 1989-90 Jabberwock 1990-91 Stage Door 1991-92 Desk Set 1992-93 Blue Collar Blues, Carnival! 1993-94 Hobson’s Choice, Little Me 1994-95 Ah, Wilderness!, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying 1995-96 Three Men on a Horse, Sound of Music 1996-97 Ghost Train, Bye Bye Birdie 1997-98 The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, Little Shop of Horrors 1998-99 Don’t Drink the Water, Guys and Dolls 1999-00 The Visit, The Will Rogers Follies 2000-01 The Rivals, Into the Woods 2001-02 The Witching Hour, Anything Goes 2002-03 The Teahouse of the August Moon, 42nd Street 2003-04 The Odd Couple, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying 2004-05 Epic Proportions, Godspell 2005-06 Arsenic & Old Lace, Seussical 2006-07 Romeo & Juliet, Little Shop of Horrors 2007-08 Inspecting Carol, Thoroughly Modern Millie 2008-09 Miss Nelson is Missing, Grease 2009-10 Once Upon a Pandora’s Box, Cinderella 2010-11 Snow Queen, Oklahoma 2011-12 Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, Alter Idol, Bye Bye Birdie 2012-13 The Bad Seed, Alter Idol, Beauty and the Beast 2013-14 Boeing Boeing, Alter’s Got Talent, Children of Eden 2014-15 The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, Alter’s Got Talent, Into the Woods 2015-16 Blithe Spirit, Alter’s Got Talent, Aida 2016-17 And Then They Came For Me, Alter’s Got Talent, The Drowsy Chaperone 2017-18 Lost In Yonkers, Alter’s Got Talent, Godspell 2018-19 The Alumni Showcase, The Guys, Steel Magnolias, Songs For A New World, Alter’s Got Talent, Thoroughly Modern Millie 2019-20 26 Pebbles, Freaky Friday, Alter’s Got Talent, Once on This Island Zach, we’re so proud
Chloe, of all you have We are so proud of you! accomplished! We Pray all goes well for You’re such an Cast and Crew On This inspiration to Island. We love you, everyone you meet! Mom, Papa and Nonne
Averi, Alexis, enjoy your first Enjoy dancing ever musical! your heart away! We are proud of you and hope you continue to pursue what inspires you the most.
Thanks for sharing your gift with all of us. Love, Mom, Dad, and Kade Break a leg, Don!
Elisabeth,We are so proud of you and so happy you are part of something which brings ayou joy. Keep dancing sweetie! Love, Dad, Mom & Jay
Love, M & D
Eric, You always have loved the sand and water... We are incredibly proud of you and love you so much! Keep working hard and following "Keep singing your your dreams! heart out, Elizabeth!" Mom, Dad, and Jack With love always, Mama & Papa Ian, Looking forward to seeing you in Isa, Once on this Island, We are “Once” again! excited to Love watch you Mom, Dad, tell this story! Keefe, & Liesl Love you, Mom, Dad and Gabi
Break a leg, Jason! (Not really though, you’ll need All the world is it for hockey) your stage Lauren! We are very proud of you! Love Mom, Dad, Sophia, & Thor Emily, Have fun in your first musical at Alter! “You are such fun to be around and how Break a leg! happy it makes us to see you up on stage” Love, Mom, Dad, and Grace Love Mom & Dad
You are our shining star- keep letting your light shine, Monica! Love, Mama & Papa So you’re a goddess...
Don’t let it go to your head! Shawn, We are You amaze us with your proud- talents and excellent performance. We are so er than proud of you, and are so you excited for you and your know! team. God bless. Love you forever! Love, Mom, Dad, & Rosie Tristan, Mom and Dad.
Theresa, We are proud of you! Stuart, cast and crew - Enjoy Love, Mommy, this ONCE in a Daddy, Sarah, lifetime experience. So proud! Samuel, Love, Mom and Thomas, & Sophia Dad Schramm Arianna, It’s still so hard to believe that this is your final Castle Players production. I wish you and all the cast and crew the best of luck. I am so excited to watch you perform next year with Pride of Dayton and see you continue to excel while at UD. Love you, Dad
We are Best so proud of of you, luck Isabella! Sophia! We love you! Love, Love Mom, Dad, Mom, Dad, Hope and Shiloh and Grandma Sigurd, To our Zandra, never forget: you are loved beyond We’re so proud of the measure & learn from everything young man you have you can including the ups and downs of life. Be the woman we become. know you truly are: powerful, courageous, unlimited and divine! Love Mom, Dad, Love you more, and Robert Dad & Mom Meredith, Can’t wait to see you in this role, transformed from One Small Girl to Papa Ge … and for what life holds beyond Alter! Congrats on a fantastic 4-year run with the Alter Castle Players.
We are Forever Yours, Mom & Dad Congratulations Tori!
We can’t wait to join you Once Upon This Island!
Love, Mama Bear & Big Papi Congratulations
Marie & The Entire Cast!
You have always been such a kind, expressive soul! Continue to tell your story through your creativity and dance. Wherever you go, your story encourages others – never forget that.
We love you! Mom, Zach and Grams Beanie, You are amazing, and we are so very proud of you!!! Love you more, Mommy, Daddy, and Bella
Good luck on your last musical. We know that you enjoy performing. We love watching you!! We will miss not seeing you on stage. Wishing you the best on your next adventure! Go Castle players! Love, Papa, Mama, Vincent, Carmela, Michael, Henry and Emily Congratulations Trinity we are so proud of you!! Keep chasing your dreams.
We love you!! Love Mom, Dad, Dwayne, MiMi, Pap Pap, Keeta, Cory, Grandma Rhonda, Mother, Tina, Paris, Grandad and the rest of your family. Emily - In the blink of an eye, you grew up. We are so proud of the young woman you have become. We are so excited to see you on stage! Break a leg! Love, Dad, Mom, Joey and John
Charlotte, Our love is FOREVER YOURS. You know where we’ll be. Thank you for telling us so many beautiful, heartfelt stories through your voice. Love you, Mom, Dad, Jake and Will
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