The Highlander Hop...... 3 The Highlander Hop Company...... 4 Director’s Note...... 5 Little Women...... 7 Little Women Company...... 8 o u r m i s s i o n Director’s Note...... 9 To create a professional The Songs...... 10 theater experience Company Biographies...... 13 that strives for excellence through hard work and humility.

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77TH

LA HABRA THEATER GUILD PRODUCTION

JANUARY 24 – 17, 2019 The Highlander Hop

CO-CONCEIVED BY Annie Lavin & Brian Johnson CHOREOGRAPHED BY Annie Lavin

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Aleen Amloian, Alex Meza, Alyssa Hastings Green, Amanda Marroquin, Ariana Abel, Ashley Zarate, Atalia Zahrndt, Aubrey Sanders, Bavin Martin, Brady Hart, Brennen Logan, Briana Guzman, Brooklyn Verdugo, Cade Lunsford, Caleb Bates, Daniel Connolly, Daniel Grilli, Daniella Desatoff, Davess Verdugo, David Taylor, Dev Patel, Dylan Spiker, Elisabeth Marquez, Elizabeth Anderson, Emily Harper, Emma Garofalo, Estrella Burks-Parra, Gabriel Liron, Gabriel Taylor, Grace Reid, Gracie Rhode, Gwendolyn Helmer, Hannah Mangold, Jade Arbilon, Jazz Arni, Jeremiah Gomez, Jeremy Percy, Jonathan Garcia, Joshua Garberg, Josiah Brimmage, Kastell Quesada, Katie Christing, Liam Forbes, Lucy Manzer, Lukas Garberg, Makayla Claxton, Makayla Davis, Maya Equihua, Merari Avelar, Mercy Thornton, Michaela Varvis, Morgan Dodero, Nicole Gutierrez, Noelle Johnson, Nolan de Bruijn, Olivia Cooksey, Rebecca Morales, Roman Torres, Ruby Muir, Sadie Lin, Samantha Valentine, Savannah Clayton, Silas Ten Elshof, Sirmaj Singleton, Sophia Paredes, Stevie Navarro, Taiyo Inoue, Taylor Garner, Tessia Carty, Trinity Stinson, Veronica McFarlane

STAGE MANAGER Zoe Kinne ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER Alex Martinez ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER Mikayla Kobzoff ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER Laila Roshan ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER Lana Chen CHOREOGRAPHER & CO-CONCEIVER Annie Lavin CO-CONCEIVER Brian Johnson COSTUME MANAGER Tana Carmicahel TECHNICAL ADVISOR Matt Mankiewicz

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This production has not been an easy one. What originally began as one idea has now transformed into something entirely different... and might I add, for the better.

Due to a host of different issues, the show has made a complete transformation. After over a month of rehearsals we had to completely revamp our vision and concept for the show including music, choreography, and location.

Throughout this process I have encountered a hard-working, flexible cast and staff. We have had to learn quickly, make last-minute changes, and put a whole lot of trust into our process. I’m thankful for everyone’s commitment to continue to be a part of a show that wasn’t sure exactly what it was.

In tonight’s performance, you will be taken back to the 1950s. As you travel to several different locations on the campus of La Habra High School you might encounter a rebellious greaser, a preppy cheerleader, or even an overachieving bookworm. We invite you to go back in time to experience teenagers telling a story of dance and rock n’ roll.

Tonight is the first Theater Guild performance for many of the dancers in the cast. I’m excited for you to see their characters come to life and hope that you dance alongside them at the Highlander Hop. Now, get ready to “rock around the clock tonight!”

Let’s go to the hop: The Highlander Hop Annie Lavin

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78 TH

LA HABRA THEATER GUILD PRODUCTION

FEBRUARY 14 – 23, 2019 Little Women

BOOK BY Allan Knee LYRICS BY Mindi Dickstein MUSIC BY Jason Howland BASED ON THE NOVEL BY Louisa May Alcott

DIRECTED BY Erika & Brent Schindele

Little Women 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. www.MTIShows.com

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STAGE MANAGER Zoe Kinne ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER Kastell Quesada DIRECTOR Erika Schindele DIRECTOR Brent Schindele COSTUME MANAGER Tana Carmicahel TECHNICAL ADVISOR Brian Johnson

MARMEE Atalia Zahrndt MEG MARCH Mercy Thornton JO MARCH Veronica McFarlane BETH MARCH Ashley Esquerra AMY MARCH Noelle Johnson LAURIE LAURENCE Caleb Bates PROFESSOR BHAER Jeremy Percy MR. JOHN BROOKE Joshua Garberg MR. LAURENCE Silas Ten Elshof AUNT MARCH/MISS KIRK Katie Christing

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Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel Little Women broke new literary ground in its day, though that was likely not the author’s intention when she set out to write it. She embarked on the book with reluctance, at the request of her publisher Thomas Niles in 1868, and neither she nor he were particularly pleased with the opening chapters. However, those chapters were also shown to Niles’ niece and some other girls, who found them enchanting, so Alcott persevered and was pleasantly surprised by her finished work’s immediate critical and commercial smash success.

The title refers both to the four young March sisters’ critical “in-between” ages, as they bridge the gap between girlhood and womanhood, and also to their humbler social standing: Alcott’s heroines were not wealthy duchesses or powerful princesses, yet their strengths and virtues were apparent, and appealed to young readers at all strata of American society. Little Women is generally regarded as a semi-autobiographical novel, and Alcott drew on the different strengths of her own family in creating her various characters. This illustrates one of our show’s messages–the oft-repeated author’s axiom that the writer should begin by writing what she knows.

But it also illustrates what most drew us to this story–the strength found in simple, ordinary families that love and are committed to each other, especially in times of crisis or war. At the time of the play, America is still riven by the Civil War, and the Marches are emblematic of the kind of bedrock families that stayed true to each other and whose quiet, unsung heroism helped uphold the country, even in the absence of the family patriarch. When Jo asks her mother, “How can I be like you? How can I find your strength?”, Marmee replies with typical quiet understatement: “Don’t make so much of me, Jo.” We love and admire these sorts of people, and Little Women lets us spend a lot of time in their company. We hope you enjoy your time with them and their adventures, too.

Thank you, as always, for coming to the theater, Brent and Erika Schindele

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Act One Overture An Operatic Tragedy...... Jo, Clarissa, Braxton, Rodrigo Better...... Jo Our Finest Dreams...... Jo, Beth, Amy, and Meg Here Alone...... Marmee Could You?...... Aunt March and Jo Delighted...... Marmee, Meg, Beth, and Jo Take a Chance on Me...... Laurie Off to Massachusetts...... Beth and Mr. Laurence Five Forever...... Jo, Beth, Meg, Amy, and Laurie More Than I Am...... Mr. Brooke and Meg Take A Chance on Me (Reprise)...... Laurie Astonishing...... Jo

Act Two

The Weekly Volcano Press...... Jo, Professor Bhaer, Mrs. Kirk, Clarissa, Braxton, Rodrigo, Hag, Troll, Knight, Rodrigo II, and Company Off To Massachusetts (Reprise)...... Mr. Laurence, Beth, Laurie, Marmee, Meg, Mr. Brooke How I Am...... Professor Bhaer Some Things Are Meant to Be...... Beth and Jo The Most Amazing Thing...... Amy and Laurie Days of Plenty...... Marmee The Fire Within Me...... Jo Small Umbrella in the Rain...... Jo and Professor Bhaer The Weekly Volcano Press (Reprise)...... Jo

10 | l a h a b r a t h e a t e r g u i l d Did You Know? Young people who participate in the arts for at least three hours on three days each week through at least one full year are: • 4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement • 3 times more likely to be elected to class office within their schools • 4 times more likely to participate in a math and science fair • 3 times more likely to win an award for school attendance

• 4 times more likely to win an award for writing an essay or poem

l a h a b r a t h e a t e r g u i l d | 11 PROTECTING THE WILDEST JUNGLES ON THE PLANET.

MAIN STREET. PRESCHOOL. THE PLAYGROUND. The environment isn’t just some far off place. It’s the lawn beneath our feet, the food on our plate, and the air we breathe. And it’s why the Natural Resources Defense Council is working to protect the most important places on Earth. Whether it’s the rainforest, the arctic, or your living room. To learn more, go to NRDC.org. And help protect the jungle creatures in your backyard.

Because the environment is everywhere.

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ALEEN AMLOIAN would like to dedicate this show to her Yaya for (10 th Grade – 2nd LH Theater dragging her to all of the rehearsals and being Guild Production) the best person ever. She would like to thank Ensemble in her best friends Max, Genni, Kaelyn, and The Highlander Hop Brandon for always being there for her in both Aleen is involved in AP Heritage, good times and bad. She would also like to Link Crew, and ASB at LHHS. In thank Mr. Johnson and Annie for giving her the her free time she enjoys bugging her sisters and opportunity to be in this show. dancing like a fool. She is also obsessed with Ben Rector. She would like to thank Annie and AMANDA MARROQUIN Mr. Johnson for this super fun opportunity. (10 th Grade – 4th LH Theater Guild Production) ALEX MARTINEZ Ensemble in (12th Grade – 6th LH Theater The Highlander Hop Guild Production) Amanda is involved in AP Assistant Stage Manager for Heritage, Dance Production, The Highlander Hop Varsity Cheer, and Link Crew at LHHS. In her Alex is a member of the AP very rare free time, she loves to sleep and go Heritage program here at shopping. Although life can get busy, Amanda LHHS. He is a four year member and co-captain loves what she does and wouldn’t change a of the WBV Improv team here as well. Call him thing. She would like to thank her mom who is ranch because he be dressing (like a dad). He immensely supportive, and Mr. Johnson and spends a lot of time trying to be boujee, and Annie for this opportunity! listening to indie music. Follow his Instagram, @breadstickvalley. Much love for Trey, his king, ARIANA ABEL and Richard and Jessie Martinez for spending (9th Grade – FIRST LH Theater all their money on him #meal. Guild Production) Ensemble in ALEX MEZA The Highlander Hop (11th Grade – 2nd LH Theater Ariana is in AP Heritage and the Guild Production) treasurer of Science Olympiad Ensemble in at LHHS. In her free time, she likes to procrastinate The Highlander Hop and sleep. She would like to thank her parents for Alex is involved in ASB, Dance always loving and supporting her and her friends Production, and Varsity Song at for helping her stay sane. LHHS. In his free time, he likes to sleep and listen to Ariana Grande. He enjoys dancing very much ASHLEY ESQUERRA and also enjoys meeting new people. He wants (9th Grade – FIRST LH Theater to thank his family, his best friend Kylie, and BB Guild Production) Creams, for always supporting him, and being Beth March in Little Women by his side. Alex hopes you enjoy the show! Ashley is involved in AP Heritage, tennis, and track ALYSSA HASTINGS GREEN at LHHS. She would like to (12th Grade – 2nd LH Theater dedicate this performance to her parents, who Guild Production) encouraged her vocal abilities and found Ensemble in effective ways to learn lines. Ashley would also The Highlander Hop like to thank her directors for this opportunity to When Alyssa is not helping grow as an actress and a singer. out at church or sleeping she is usually found petting her dog and watching yet another crime show on her computer. She

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ASHLEY ZARATE BAVIN MARTIN (10 th Grade – FIRST LH Theater (12th Grade – 12th LH Theater Guild Production) Guild Production) Ensemble in Ensemble in The Highlander Hop The Highlander Hop Ashley is a part of LH Dance Bavin is the varsity water polo Production. She started dancing captain at La Habra and loves with Stagelight Performing Arts, Brea. When the water. He really likes life and all that it she realized her passion was for ballet she throws at him. Bavin wants to thank all of the auditioned and was accepted to the American people in the Guild for making all of these Ballet Theatre in Costa Mesa where she studied productions happen. ballet for several years and performed in many of their ballet productions, her favorite being the BRADY HART Nutcracker performed at the Segerstrom Center (10 th Grade – FIRST LH Theater for the Arts. She now attends Inland Pacific Ballet Guild Production) Academy and continues to train hard as a pre-pro Ensemble in ballerina. Ashley would like to thank her parents The Highlander Hop for always believing in her and driving miles each Brady is involved in the AP day so that she can pursue her dancing dream! Heritage program here at La Habra High as well as Key Club and varsity ATALIA ZAHRNDT soccer. In the little free time he has, Brady enjoys (11th Grade – 12th and 13th dirt bike riding, wakeboarding, and playing LH Theater Guild Productions) soccer on the weekends. He is very thankful for all Ensemble in the supportive family he has. He is also grateful The Highlander Hop for being able to finish high school at La Habra and Marmee in Little Women with lifelong friends. Hope you enjoy the show! Atalia is in the AP Heritage Program at La Habra, as well as the volleyball BRENNEN LOGAN program, NHS, and is the co-President of the (11th Grade – 21st LH Theater Boys Volleyball club. In her free time, she dabbles Guild Production) on the guitar, eats food, and admires the slow Ensemble in nature of sloths. Atalia is thankful for her family, The Highlander Hop friends, and directors for supporting her in Brennen is involved in numerous everything she pursues. programs and extra-curriculars, which include AP Heritage, varsity song and AUBREY SANDERS dance production. In her words for time, she (10 th Grade – 6th LH Theater enjoys dancing around her house, singing, and Guild Production) watching David Dobrik on YouTube. She would Ensemble in like to thank everyone involved for creating such The Highlander Hop a fun and inviting environment. Enjoy the show! Aubrey is part of the AP Heritage Program at LHHS. BRIANA GUZMAN She loves being part of the Well Behaved Villains (11th Grade – 3rd LH Theater Team. she’s involved in many organizations on Guild Production) campus, including Key Club and Link Crew. Ensemble in She would like to thank Annie Lavin and The Highlander Hop Mr. Johnson for this wonderful opportunity and Briana is involved in the AP her family for the constant love and support. Heritage program at LHHS. Enjoy the show! She is also involved in Varsity Song and Dance Production. Briana likes to take part in Key Club, future careers in medicine club, and Random Acts of Kindness Club. She enjoys her late night dinners with her besties at Red Robin and IHOP and binge-watching “The Office”. She would like to thank her friends and family for their constant support.

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BROOKLYN VERDUGO DANIEL GRILLI (9th Grade – FIRST LH Theater (12th Grade – 3rd LH Theater Guild Production) Guild Production) Ensemble in Ensemble in The Highlander Hop The Highlander Hop She is involved in Heritage Daniel Grilli is actively involved program, honors biology in the LH Theater Guild, AP and honors math. She loves to play basketball Heritage, and CSF. When not involved with and golf. She wants to thank her parents and these, he loves to frequently attend Disneyland. grandparents for everything they do for her. Daniel also loves to attend concerts in his free time. He would like to thank his king, CADE LUNSFORD Jake Rhode™, for always being a source of (10 th Grade – 6th LH Theater motivation and inspiration. Lastly, he would Guild Production) love to thank the LH Theater Guild staff for this Ensemble in tremendous opportunity. The Highlander Hop Cade is a proud member of DANIELLA DESATOFF the AP Heritage program at (11th Grade – FIRST LH Theater La Habra And is on the Varsity football team. Guild Production) He enjoys watching TV, Sleeping and listening Ensemble In to music. He is really excited to be a part of The Highlander Hop this show and would like to thank Mr. Johnson for Daniella is involved in the this fantastic opportunity. Heritage program and the softball team at LH. In her free time, she enjoys CALEB BATES going to Disneyland and hanging out with (11th Grade – 5th and 6th her friends. Daniella would like to thank the LH Theater Guild Productions) incredible directors for giving her this opportunity Ensemble in and she would also like to thank her friends and The Highlander Hop family for the unconditional love and support and Laurie Lawrence in they give her. Enjoy the show!! Little Women Caleb is involved in the Traditional Heritage DAVESS VERDUGO Program, the Yearbook team, and he is the Revive (11th Grade – 7th LH Theater Club President at LHHS. In his free time, he enjoys Guild Production) playing the ukulele, working at Chick-Fil-A, and Ensemble in singing on the worship team at his church. He is The Highlander Hop very grateful to be a part of the LH Theater Guild Davess is in the AP Heritage and would like to thank Mr. Johnson, Annie, and and honors program at LHHS. Mr. Haake for everything they’ve done for him. He plays water polo & golf, & loves to sing. He’d also like to thank his family, friends, and When not doing homework, you can find him most of all God for all of the love and support playing Poker with his friends or playing golf. they give him. Enjoy the show! Davess would like to thank his Mom and Dad for all the love and encouragement they give him. DANIEL CONNOLLY He would also like to thank his grandparents, (10 th Grade – 7th LH Theater especially his grandpa, for all the support they Guild Production) have given him as well. Ensemble in The Highlander Hop Daniel is part of the AP Heritage program at La Habra High School and he is also a member of the Well Behaved Villains Varsity improv team. In his free time he like hanging out with friends and watching Brooklyn Nine Nine. He is excited for the chance he has to perform this show.

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DAVID TAYLOR and drinking boba. She would like to thank (9 th Grade – 5th LH Theater Mr. Johnson and Annie for giving her this Guild Production) opportunity. She would also like to thank Ensemble in her family, friends, and coach for always The Highlander Hop encouraging and supporting her. David is involved in the AP Heritage program and Track ELIZABETH ANDERSON at La Habra, and was in Honors at Entrance. (11th Grade – 3rd Theater In his free time, he likes to watch sports on TV, Guild Production) sleep, hang out with friends, and spend time Ensemble in on his phone. He would like to thank God The Highlander Hop and his parents for always supporting him, Elizabeth is involved in the his siblings for being an inspiration, and the Traditional Heritage Program directors for providing him with this opportunity. and Dance Production at La Habra High School. Enjoy the show! In her free time she enjoys dancing, traveling, watching Netflix, and sleeping. She would like DEV PATEL to thank her family and friends for the endless (11th Grade – FIRST LH Theater love and support in everything she does, and Mr. Guild Production) Johnson and Annie for this amazing opportunity. Ensemble in The Highlander Hop EMMA GAROFALO Dev is involved in the Marketing (10 th Grade – 2nd LH Theater Business Academy and Culture Guild Production) Club at LHHS. In his free time, Dev likes to Ensemble in skate and watch movies. He would also The Highlander Hop like to thank Mr. Johnson for this wonderful Emma is involved in ASB, Water opportunity to participate in one of LH Theater Polo, and the AP program Guild’s productions. at LHHS. In her free time, she enjoys being a couch potato and binging Netflix with her dog. DYLAN SPIKER She would love to thank Mr. Johnson and Annie (11th Grade – FIRST LH Theater for the chance to dance with such an amazing Guild Production) theater community and the beautiful cast. Ensemble in Most importantly she would like to thank her The Highlander Hop family for putting up with her busy schedule and Dylan is involved the MBA supporting her no matter what. program, Football, and Track and field at LHHS. Dylan likes to listen to EMILY HARPER music, dance, and play video games in his (12th Grade – 6th LH Theater free time. Dylan enjoys snowboarding, surfing, Guild Production) and hanging out with his friends. Dylan would Ensemble in like to thank Mr. Johnson for giving him the The Highlander Hop opportunity to showcase his skills in front of an Emily is involved in the Honors/ audience and his fellow peers in the production AP Heritage program at La for welcoming him. Habra as well as Link Crew and Key Club. She is president of both Dance Production and the ELISABETH MARQUEZ National Honor Society. In her free time she (11th Grade – 2nd LH Theater enjoys reading to an elderly man, doing all Guild Production) things Disney, and drinking soda pop. Emily Ensemble in would like to thank her family and friends for The Highlander Hop supporting her and the opportunity Annie has Eli is the ASB Junior Class provided to showcase what she loves to do. President, involved in the Heritage program, and on the Varsity Golf team at La Habra. In her free time, she enjoys sleeping, baking, playing golf with her friends,

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ESTRELLA BURKS-PARRA guitar, cello and has 8 years of dance experience (12th Grade – 11th LH Theater from her years at an art school in San Luis Guild Production) Obispo California. She particularly loves ballet Ensemble in and jazz. She is thrilled to bring back the 50’s in The Highlander Hop this production. Estrella is the ASB Executive VP, Social Club president, a GRACIE RHODE tutor, & the LH Youth of the Year. Estrella loves (9th Grade – FIRST LH Theater going on adventures and trying new things Guild Production) like trapezing and sensory deprivation tanks. Ensemble in She’d like to thank Annie for this opportunity The Highlander Hop as well as the incredible cast and crew. Estrella Gracie is involved in the AP hopes you enjoy the show and that it transports Heritage program at La Habra. you into the rocking world of the ’50’s. In her free time, she enjoys taking ballet classes and procrastinating. She would like to thank GABRIEL LIRON Annie and Mr. Johnson for the opportunity. (11th grade – 8th LH Theater Enjoy the show! Guild Production) Ensemble in GWENDOLYN HELMER The Highlander Hop (11th Grade – 2nd LH Theater Gabriel is part of the AP Guild Production) Heritage program, on Varsity Ensemble in Water Polo, and loves to surf. Gabriel is very The Highlander Hop thankful to be a part of this show and would Gwendolyn is involved in like to thank his family and friends for always ASB where she is Junior Class being there for him. He would also like to thank Secretary. She is on the Varsity Softball, Tennis, Mr. Johnson for his support in all his endeavors. & Track team. AP Heritage takes up all of her time and somehow she still has time for yoga. GABRIEL TAYLOR She would like to thank Nicole and Brianna for (11th Grade – 11th LH Theater helping her write her bio. Guild Production) Ensemble in JADE ARBILON The Highlander Hop (11th Grade – 2nd LH Theater Gabriel is involved in the Guild Production) AP Heritage program and Ensemble in participates in cross country at LHHS. Besides The Highlander Hop LH Theater Guild, he enjoys having a good time Jade is involved in the AP with friends, and when he can, sleeping. He Heritage Program, Link Crew, would like to thank all his family and friends for and ASB. In his free time, he loves to go eat all the support and all of the time they sacrifice, at cute and Instagram worthy restaurants, take and to thank everyone behind the scenes for pictures and do vlogs for his Youtube Channel. making this happen for everyone. He also loves going to the beach and grabbing some acai bowl. He would like to thank GRACE REID Mr. Johnson for giving him this opportunity. The (9th Grade – FIRST LH Theater chance to be in a theater show once again and Guild Production) have so much fun. Ensemble in The Highlander Hop Grace is a part of the La Habra High School Dance Production team. This is her first year and first production at La Habra. She has musical experience on

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JAZZ ARNI in his free time. He also enjoys eating. He plays (10 th Grade – 4th LH Theater the guitar and tries to teach himself Bo Burnham Guild Production) songs on the piano off of Youtube. Jeremy would Ensemble in like to thank all his supportive friends who push The Highlander Hop him to do things he never thought he could. Jazz is a member of the Marketing and Business JONATHAN GARCIA Association here at LHHS. On her free time, (11th grade – FIRST LH Theater she likes to tutor, find new hobbies, and make Guild Production) memories with friends/family. Jazz is thankful Ensemble in for being able to participate in another show The Highlander Hop and be a part of such a great theater program. Jonathan is Involved in football, She thanks everyone for helping her with this soccer and theater at LHHS. process. Enjoy the show! In his free time, Jonathan like to go play rugby and watch movies. Jonathan would like to thank HANNAH MANGOLD everyone on the production team for giving (12th grade – 9th LH Theater him this opportunity also everyone in this show Guild Production) for making his first theater production fun and Ensemble in memorable and his friends and family for being The Highlander Hop there for him. Hannah is involved in the AP Heritage program, dance JOSHUA GARBERG production, National Honor Society, and Link (12th grade – 23rd and 24th Crew at LHHS. You can catch Hannah watching LH Theater Guild Productions) lots of movies and dancing around the house Ensemble in while singing showtunes. She would like to The Highlander Hop thank Mr. Johnson and Annie for this experience. and Mr. John Brooke in Hannah also wants to thank her friends and Little Women family for all their love and support through all Joshua is actively involved in the AP Heritage her endeavors. program, CSF, & NHS. In his free time, he enjoys playing video games, reading comic books, JEREMIAH GOMEZ & hanging out with his two brothers. He is the (11th Grade – FIRST LH Theater President of the Theater Guild, as well as the Guild Production) Stage Manager of the Well-Behaved Villains Ensemble in Improv Team. He is also the team leader of The The Highlander Hop Garberg Force at LHHS. He would like to thank Jeremiah is involved in the Fpfa Annie Lavin for this amazing and fun opportunity. Program, Cheer, Link Crew & Njrotc at LHHS. In his free time, he loves to spend JOSIAH BRIMMAGE time with his family and go to church. He would (12th Grade – FIRST LH Theater like to thank his family for never giving up on him Guild Production) and always believing in him and pushing him to Ensemble in be the best. He says without his family’s support, The Highlander Hop he would not be the same young man he is today. Josiah is involved in the AP Heritage program, is Varsity JEREMY PERCY Water Polo Captain, and is President of the (12th Grade – 12th and 13th Fellowship of Christian Athletes club at LHHS. In LH Theater Guild Productions) his free time he enjoys praising Jesus, hanging Ensemble in out with friends, surfing, playing the ukulele, The Highlander Hop and eating In-N-Out at least once a week. He and Professor Bhaer in would like to thank Bavin, Gabe, and Nolan Little Women for encouraging him to step out of his comfort Jeremy is involved in the AP Heritage program as zone and his friends and family for their well as a member of the Well Behaved Villains constant support. improv team at LHHS. He is an avid surfer boy

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KASTELL QUESADA LAILA ROSHAN (11th Grade – 6th and 7th (11th Grade – 4th LH Theater Theater Guild Productions) Guild Production) Ensemble in Assistant Stage Manager for The Highlander Hop The Highlander Hop and Assistant Stage Manager Laila is involved in the AP in Little Women Heritage program, drumline, Kastell is involved in the Heritage program at and marching band at LHHS. She is also a part LHHS, as well as the volleyball program. She is of NHS and CSF. In her free time, she loves also involved in ASB as the junior class treasurer. dancing crazily to music with her friends, and In her free time, Kastell loves volunteering spilling the tea. She would like to thank Zoe through NCL and spending time with her friends and her fellow stage managers for making this and family, who mean the world to her. She experience hilarious and fun. is very excited to be a part of this show as the Guild once again does something totally unique LANA CHEN and new. (11th Grade – 4th LH Theater Guild Production) KATHERINE CHRISTING Assistant Stage Manager for (11th grade – 11th and 12th The Highlander Hop LH Theater Guild Productions) Lana Chen is a part of the Ensemble in AP Heritage program. She is The Highlander Hop also currently involved in NHS and CSF. In the and Aunt March/Mrs. Kirk in past Lana has also been a part of volleyball, Little Women basketball, and swim. In her free time she enjoys Katie is fond of starting handstand competitions hanging out with her friends, catching up on and theology discussions. Katie doesn’t go a day sleeping, or curling up with a good book while without sunscreen. She’s also an AP Heritage stressing over homework. She would like to student, volunteers with National Honors Society thank her parents and all of her siblings and and is a member of the Well Behaved Villains friends for their love and support. Varsity Improv Team. Katie wants to use this opportunity to tell her parents, Barb and Adam, LUCY MANZER that she loves them dearly. (10 th Grade – 2nd LH Theater Guild Production) LIAM FORBES Ensemble in (12th Grade – 5th LH Theater The Highlander Hop Guild Production) Lucy is involved in the AP Ensemble in Heritage program, Dance The Highlander Hop Production, Link Crew, and the Varsity Song Liam is involved in the Heritage team at LHHS. In her free time, she enjoys the Program and you may find him presence of her cats and listening to music. singing, socializing with his friends or making She would like to thank everyone for such an music. He is so thankful and excited to have a amazing experience. chance to be a part of this production. He would like to give a huge thanks to his family and friends for their love and support and a bigger thanks to Mr. Johnson and Ms. Lavin for giving him this special opportunity!

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LUKAS GARBERG family for always supporting her and her friends (9th Grade – 7th LH Theater for being there every step of the way. She wants Guild Production) to dedicate this show to her Mom, for being an Ensemble in inspiration and speaking her mind. The Highlander Hop Lukas is a part of the AP MIKAYLA KOBZOFF Heritage Program at LHHS. (11th Grade – 5th LH Theater This is his freshman year and he is very excited Guild Production) to be a part of the LH Theater Guild. In his free Assistant Stage Manager in time, Lukas enjoys riding his bike, playing video The Highlander Hop games, swimming, and hanging out with his Mikayla is a part of the AP friends. He is also thrilled to be a part of the heritage program here at LHHS. Varsity Well Behaved Villains. He would like to On her free time, she likes to spend time with thank his parents for support and Mr. Johnson for her family and friends and to go to the beach. providing opportunities. She is very thankful to have this opportunity to be a part of the theater program. She would like MAKAYLA CLAXTON to thank her family and friends with the endless (9th Grade – FIRST LH Theater amount of support and to everyone involved with Guild Production) this production. Ensemble in The Highlander Hop MERARI AVELAR Makayla is involved in the FFA (11th Grade – FIRST LH Theater program at LHHS. In her free Guild Production) time she likes to spend time with her family and Ensemble in watch lots of movies. She is very happy to be The Highlander Hop part of this show and wants to thank everyone for Merari is involved in AP their hard work. Heritage, ASB, Link Crew, and FFA at LHHS. In her free time, she likes to cuddle MAKAYLA DAVIS with any dog she can find. Merari would like (10 th Grade – 7th LH Theater to thank Mr. Johnson and Annie for letting her Guild Production) be in the show and for helping her step out of Ensemble in her comfort zone. The Highlander Hop Makayla is involved in the AP MERCY THORNTON Heritage program here at LHHS (12th Grade – 19th and 20 th as well as Link Crew, Key Club and National LH Theater Guild Productions) German Honors Society. In her free time she Ensemble in enjoys going to Disneyland, watching Netflix, The Highlander Hop talking to her friends, and baking. She is very and Meg March in thankful to her family for their love and support Little Women in all of her endeavors. Enjoy the show! Mercy is part of the AP Heritage program at LHHS. In her free time, she loves eating at new MAYA EQUIHUA places with friends and dancing Zumba with her (9th Grade – FIRST LH Theater mom. She would like to thank everyone in the Guild Production) Guild for giving her a new passion, Eric Futterer Ensemble in for helping her voice to develop, and her parents The Highlander Hop for their endless support of those passions. Maya is involved in AP Heritage, LH ASB, and volleyball. In her free time, Maya loves to listen to music, watch Youtube, or read. She is excited to be a part of this show and is looking forward to being in more in the future. Maya would like to thank her

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MICHAELA VARVIS like to dedicate this show to her beautiful sisters. (12th Grade – 15th LH Theater She is excited to be given the opportunity from Guild Production) her wonderful directors. Ensemble in The Highlander Hop NOLAN DE BRUIJN Michaela is a proud member of (12th grade – FIRST LH Theater the AP Heritage program, Key Guild Production) Club, National Honor Society, and CSF at LHHS. Ensemble in In her free time she enjoys spending time with The Highlander Hop her friends and eating In-N-Out while wearing Nolan is involved in the AP onesies. She thrilled, humbled, and incredibly Heritage program at La Habra thankful to Mr. Johnson, Callie, Annie, Mr. as well as a leader in the Fellowship of Christian Haake, and Mrs. Schindele for allowing her to Athletes club. He was also a Captain on the be a part of this production. Varsity Water Polo team this past fall. In his free time, he loves to be outdoors and eat lots of MORGAN DODERO food. He is very excited to participate in this (10 th Grade – 2nd LH Theater show and would like to thank his great friends for Guild Production) getting him involved in this amazing production. Ensemble in The Highlander Hop OLIVIA COOKSEY Morgan is involved in AP (12th Grade – 8th LH Theater Heritage, Link Crew, and Cheer Guild Production) at LHHS. In her free time Morgan enjoys sleeping, Ensemble in listening to music, and spending time with her The Highlander Hop family. She would like to thank Mr. Johnson and Olivia is involved in the AP Annie for giving her this opportunity and helping Heritage program, as well as her throughout the show. She would also like to the WBV Improv Team at LHHS. She is also the thank her friends and family for their endless love president of German NHS. In her free time, she and support. enjoys frantically deleting social media apps and trimming her bangs. She would like to thank NICOLE GUTIERREZ Ms. Annie Lavin for allowing her to be a part of (11th Grade – 3rd Theater this production. God bless. Guild Production) Ensemble in REBECCA MORALES The Highlander Hop (10 th Grade – FIRST LH Theater Nicole is involved in the AP Guild Production) Heritage program at LHHS. She Ensemble in is the varsity song team captain and is also a The Highlander Hop part of Dance Production, Link Crew, and NHS. Rebecca is in the Heritage In her free time she enjoys playing with her dogs, Program and this is her first play going to church, and watching Netflix. She at La Habra. Rebecca would like to dedicate this would like to thank her family and friends for their show to her mom because her she was so excited endless support. to see her, and watch her perform again. She would like to thank the incredible directors for NOELLE JOHNSON this opportunity. Rebecca hopes you enjoy the (9th Grade – 2nd and 3rd show and have a great time! LH Theater Guild Production) Ensemble in The Highlander Hop and Amy March in Little Women Noelle is a freshman at LHHS. In her free time she enjoys art, singing, and her dog. She would like to thank her friends for their support and would

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ROMAN TORRES Production at LHHS. Sam is president of French (10 th Grade – First LH Theater Club and Treasurer of Social Club. In her free Guild Production) time, Sam enjoys performing pop operas in the Ensemble in shower to her loving fans, shampoos and The Highlander Hop conditioners. Sam would like to thank the Roman is involved in the production team for giving her this opportunity. NJROTC program and the Well-Behaved Villains Improv team at LHHS. SAVANNAH CLAYTON On his free time he enjoys listening to cassettes (10 th Grade – 3rd LH Theater and looking for his glasses. Roman would like Guild Production) to thank the directors for giving him this great Ensemble in opportunity. He would also like to thank his The Highlander Hop family and closest friends for believing in him Savannah is involved in AP when he did not believe in himself. Roman hopes Heritage and Dance Production you enjoy the show! at LHHS. In her free time, she likes to watch Netflix and hang out with her friends and dog. RUBY MUIR She is very excited to be a part of this company (11th Grade – 15th LH Theater and would like to thank everyone for the Guild Production) amazing experience. Ensemble in The Highlander Hop SILAS TEN ELSHOF Ruby is a proud Heritage student, (11th Grade – 11th and 12th ASB Junior Spirit Commissioner Theater Guild Production) and a member of Dance Production. She is also Ensemble in in the class of 2020 National Charity League The Highlander Hop and Girl Scouts. In her spare time she enjoys and Mr. Laurence in napping, watching Netflix and hanging out Little Women with friends. She would like to thank her voice Silas runs for the LHHS Cross Country team teacher, Melissa Lyons for her support, Mr. and is in the A.P. Heritage program. He is the Johnson for this amazing opportunity and her Co-VP for the LH Bread Club, and is a part of family for all their love and support. the LHHS Men’s Volleyball Club. He is a member of the LHHS chapter of NHS. He enjoys SADIE LIN volunteering at his church, hanging out with his (10 th grade – FIRST LH Theater friends, being in Fantasy Football leagues, and Guild Production) traveling with his family. Ensemble in The Highlander Hop SIRMAJ SINGLETON Sadie is involved in LH’s (10 th Grade – First LH Theater volleyball program, Heritage, Guild Production) and ASB. When she’s not busy tripping, Ensemble in dropping things, or watching FRIENDS, you The Highlander Hop can find her in her bed with her cat, listening to Sirmaj is involved in AP Khalid on “Saturday Nights”, and eating all kinds Heritage, Varsity Cheer, Band, of food. She would like to thank the production and Link Crew. During his free time at school, crew for giving her this great opportunity, her fam Sirmaj is running meetings as president of GSA bam and friends for all the support, and God for during school hours on Thursdays, enjoying his unconditional love. xoxo ;P his lunch with his closest friends. Sirmaj is also known as a social butterfly who loves to meet SAM VALENTINE new friends and convince people to follow (12th grade – 11th LH Theater his Instagram (@sir.majj) and gain long last Guild Production) relationships with the people he encounters Ensemble in throughout the halls. Sirmaj is thankful to be in The Highlander Hop his first show and looks up to his family who is Sam is involved in AP Heritage, always there for him, love you guys. NHS, Link Crew and Dance

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STEVIE NAVARRO Class, plans to be a member of the swim team (9th Grade – First LH Theater in the spring and is enrolled in the AP Heritage Guild Production) Program. Tess would like to thank her family Ensemble in for their unconditional support. In addition, she The Highlander Hop appreciates how flexible and accommodating Stevie is involved with LHHS’s Mr. Johnson and Annie have been in allowing AP Heritage Program, a member her to be part of such a special experience. of the LHHS Theater Guild, and a part of multiple clubs (such as Freshman representative of Social TRINITY STINSON Club and Treasure of the PJ/HP club). She spends (10 th Grade – First LH Theater a lot of her free time stumbling around the room Guild Production) of her dance studio or reading the latest book Ensemble in in her favorite series. She thanks everyone who The Highlander Hop was able to make being here happen such as Trinity is involved in the AP Ms. Annie, Mr. Johnson, and her parents whom Heritage Program at LHHS. In she loves very much. her free time, she enjoys playing with her dogs, taking acting classes and hanging out with her TAIYO INOUE friends. She is very excited to be a part of this (9th Grade – 5th Theater fun show, and wants to thank everyone who was Guild Production) a part of it. Ensemble in The Highlander Hop VERONICA MCFARLANE Taiyo is a part of the AP (10 th Grade – 8th and 9th Heritage program and the LH Theater Guild Production) football team at LHHS. Taiyo enjoys playing Ensemble in sports and hanging out with friends. He would The Highlander Hop like to thank the directors for giving him such and Jo March in Little Women a great opportunity and privilege to be involved Veronica is part of the AP in the show, and he would like to thank his Heritage program her at La Habra and the parents and family for all their love and support. Varsity Well Behaved Villains improv team. In her free time, she enjoys ranting to her mom about TAYLOR GARNER recent drama and playing her ukulele. She is (10 th Grade – FIRST LH Theater very excited to be part of this fun show, and Guild Production) wants to thank everyone at the La Habra Theater Ensemble in Guild for this amazing experience. The Highlander Hop Taylor is involved in Dance ZOE KINNE Production and Varsity Cheer at (11th Grade – 18th and 19th LHHS. In her free time, she likes to eat, sleep, LH Theater Guild Productions) stretch, and shop. Taylor is very excited for these Stage Manager for shows. She would like to thank her family and The Highlander Hop friends for supporting her. She would also like to and Little Women thank Mr. Johnson and Annie for this opportunity. Zoe is involved in the Heritage program and the Well Behaved Villains Improv TESSIA CARTY team at LHHS. In her free time, she likes to sleep, (9th Grade – FIRST LH Theater take pictures for her Instagram, @zoekinne and Guild Production) drive around in her Jeep, Yeep T. Tarnowski. Ensemble in She is very excited to be stage managing these The Highlander Hop shows. She would like to thank Mr. Johnson Tess has always loved to dance and Annie along with Brent and Erika for giving and has attended many LHHS her these opportunities, everyone helping with Theater Guild performances over the years. these productions, and all her ASMs and her She absolutely loves being a Highlander and is friends and family for their unconditional love excited to be performing in her first show. Tess is and support. a JV cheerleader, Vice President of the Freshmen

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ERIKA SCHINDELE Chasen’s in North Hollywood. He will appear in (FIRST LH Theater Guild Production) the forthcoming films Cold Cold Man and Call Director for Little Women Me Dan, and can currently be seen in Sweeney Erika is thrilled to be joining Todd at South Coast Repertory. Brent is grateful her husband in directing the for the work of the entire team that has made this students of La Habra Theater production possible. Guild. She has performed at theaters across California and had the pleasure BRIAN JOHNSON of playing such iconic roles as Stella in A Streetcar (77th & 78th LH Theater Named Desire (opposite her talented husband), Guild Production) Belle in A Christmas Carol for 8 years running La Habra Theater Guild at the Tony award-winning theater South Coast Artistic Director Repertory (with the incomparable Hal Landon Jr. Brian created the La Habra as Ebenezer Scrooge), Lisa in Collected Stories Theater Guild in 2004. Since (Desert Theater League nominee for Best Actress) then, he has been at the helm of over 70 LH and the historic Martha Jefferson in 1776 Theater Guild productions and directed over (which show won an LA Weekly award). Also at 60 plays, winning several Best Play and Best South Coast Repertory she originated the role of Musical awards and a Best Director award Helen in the world premiere of An Italian Straw in 2009. He was the Co-Director of shows for Hat and has been on their stage every year in Fullerton Children’s Repertory Theater for 10 the last decade. She has also worked alongside years. At La Habra High School, he teaches Ms. Gretchen Cryer in her west coast premiere Theater and The Business of Theater for the and revival of I’m Still Getting My Act Together MBA program. He has a degree from Biola at Laguna Playhouse. Other favorite roles University and recently received a Master’s include Cecily Pigeon in The Odd Couple, KT in degree in Production and Design from Southern Merrily We Roll Along and Mae in The Wild Oregon University in conjunction with the Party. She recently shot a lead role in the short Oregon Shakespeare Festival. films Emerald and The What If. Her television appearances include “Criminal Minds” and ANNIE LAVIN “American Dreams.” Erika received her BA (38th LH Theater Guild Production) from the School of Theater, Film and Television La Habra Theater at UCLA. She is a longtime member of Actors’ Guild Choreographer Equity Association, SAG/AFTRA and AGVA. This is Annie’s 11th season choreographing for the La BRENT SCHINDELE Habra Theater Guild. She has (FIRST LH Theater Guild Production) choreographed over 70 musicals, plays, and Director for Little Women dance concerts for high schools, universities, and Brent Schindele is very happy theater programs including, Fullerton Children’s to join his lovely and talented Repertory Theater. She also choreographed the wife Erika at the helm of this original piece, Blamed: An Established Fiction production of Little Women. He that closed the 2013/2014 Theater Guild has worked as a musical director and pianist for season and since has performed Off-Broadway a number of student productions in Los Angeles. at the SOHO Playhouse. She is also responsible As an actor, he appeared in the national touring for the creation of a dance-focused show in each productions of The Sound of Music, Jesus Christ of our seasons. She has a teaching credential Superstar and West Side Story, and in many and a Master’s Degree in Dance from the other leading roles at theaters around the University of Northern Colorado. country. Brent just finished playing young Ronald Reagan in the world premiere of In A Booth at

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TANA CARMICHAEL MATT MANKIEWICZ (57th LH Theater Guild Production) (20 th LH Theater La Habra Theater Guild Production) Guild Costume Manager La Habra Theater Tana began her costuming Guild Technical Advisor career at the age of 18 pulling For over 15 years, Matt and designing outfits for fashion Mankiewicz has worked shows for Hinshaws Department Store. She also backstage on all manner of shows, ranging created costumes for her family and as her kids from regional theatre companies to children’s performed in school talent shows, plays, and theatre groups. In addition to having served musicals she not only created their costumes as the lighting/technical mentor for over two but those of all the cast members as well! The dozen LH Theater Guild shows, Matt teaches first show she ever costumed was Fiddler on 5th grade at Golden Hill Elementary School, in the Roof for Diamond Ranch High School. Fullerton, and serves as the Assistant Director From 2009-2016 she was the FCRT Costumer. and Technical Director of the Golden Hill She’s successful at her job when every cast Musical Theatre Program. member looks and feels their best on stage. She is thankful for the LH Theater Guild production team, the freedom to be creative and for introducing herself to Brian Johnson. She thanks her family Scott, Chad, Chelsea and Lukas for their love and support.

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SPECIAL THANKS TO: EMERIO GUZMAN JUSTIN NAUJOKAS ROMAN PAGANO DAVID EDWARDS DAVID PLOOG ALFONSO NEAVEZ VIRNA RIVAS CALLIE & OTIS JOHNSON

LA HABRA HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION DR. KARL ZENER, PRINCIPAL CHAD FREEMAN, ASST. PRINCIPAL MATT EELES, ASST. PRINCIPAL MELISSA STINSON, ASST. PRINCIPAL BETTY VUTANG, ASST. PRINCIPAL

LA HABRA THEATER GUILD EXECUTIVE BOARD CHRISTINE LOGAN, PRESIDENT KRISTEN RHODE MARTHA LEONARD JOSHUA GARBERG, STUDENT PRESIDENT

LHHS HIARTS FACULTY MEMBERS PHIL WIGHTMAN DAVID V. MONTOYA TERI ROSS DAVID EDWARDS ANNA SANDERS

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