Special Thanks To: The Vandeventer Viking Staff The FISD Fine Arts Administration Kristin Hebert Jason Ellis & Kranti Singh Michael Nance Pioneer Heritage Middle School Fowler Middle School Staley Middle School Angela Jones and Amanda Gwynn Tine Deflice Custodial Staff of VMS The Entire McClung, Barr, and Cotten Families The Broadway Junior version of Annie Jr. is presented through spe- cial arrangement with an all authorized performance materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 VANDEVENTER MIDDLE SCHOOL PRESENTS Book by Thomas Meehan Music by Charles Strouse Lyrics by Martin Charnin Irwin Meyer Alvin Nederlander Associates, Inc. Lewis Allen Icarus Productions Presented on Broadway by Mike Nichols Music by Charles Strouse May 15th Stage Left Cast–5:30 PM Stage Right Cast–7:30 PM May 16th Stage Right Cast–5:30 PM Stage Left Cast–7:30 PM Theatrical Director– Mrs. McClung Musical Director-Mrs. Cotten
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Special Thanks To: The Vandeventer Viking Staff
The FISD Fine Arts Administration
Kristin Hebert
Jason Ellis & Kranti Singh
Michael Nance
Pioneer Heritage Middle School
Fowler Middle School
Staley Middle School
Angela Jones and Amanda Gwynn
Tine Deflice
Custodial Staff of VMS
The Entire McClung, Barr, and Cotten Families
The Broadway Junior version of Annie Jr. is presented through spe-cial arrangement with an all authorized performance materials are
supplied by Music Theatre International, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019
Director Dedications: Mrs. McClung would like to dedicate this show to her new husband who has been so sup-portive of all her time spent at the school and time spent with 6th, 7th, and 8th graders instead of him. She wants to thank him for his help taking loads of lumber to the school and patiently waiting for her as she stays late at the school painting and chatting with kids. Without his support, understanding, and constant encouragement this show might never have been able to happen.
Mrs. Cotten would like to dedicate this show to her husband, Paul. His constant encouragement and support are essential to her ability to be a middle school choir director and maintain some sense of sanity. "I love you a bushel and a peck..."
Please note that due to copyright laws there is not photography or videoing allowed during the show. Camera flashes can be extremely distracting to the actors.
Please make sure to silence all cell phones and smart phones.
6th & 7th Grade Awards Ceremony - May 19
Concert & Symphonic Band Concert
May 20th 6:30pm VMS Cafe
Choir Spring Show
May 22 - 6:30pm
8th Grade Award Ceremony - May 27
Theatre I Monologue Showcase - May 28
Period 1– 5:00pm Period 2– 5:30pm
Period 4– 6:00pm Period 6- 6:30pm
Period 7– 7:00pm
30 Reasons Not to be in a Play- May 29
Period 3– 6:00pm and Period 8- 7:00pm
Orchestra Concert
May 30th 6:30pm VMS Café
8th Grade End of the Year Celebration - June 6
Abby and Aidan, We are so so proud of you! We love you both so much!
You all have been so much fun to work with and we will miss you next year when you move on to bigger and better things
in High School. Do not forget that you will always have a place in our classrooms. Thank you for being such excellent leaders for the 6th and 7th graders, they look up to you all. Do Viking Theatre & Choir justice in all of your future Fine
Arts endeavors.
- Mrs. McClung & Mrs. Cotten
Steph and Jackie, We are so proud of you!
Another Great Show!
Love, Mom and Dad
Melia, You have done an AMAZING job as stage manager this year and we are all so proud of you!!! Keep up the great work!
Love, Mom, Steven, Tiare, and Koa {woof!}”
Melody Akbari (Lt. Ward) is a 7th grader. She has previously been seen as an Oompa Loompa in Willy Wonka Jr. and has worked on Makeup Crew for Promedy. She would like to thank her Dad for being supportive and her friends who helped her memorize her lines and were supportive of her.
Isabella Ammons (Flower Vendor) is a 6th grader. She has previously been seen in Church Musicals, Ballet-Wizard of Oz, Cinderella, and National Competitions which involved acting as well. Isabella would like to thank her Mom & Scott for encouraging her to audition, her grandparents for helping her get to practices and role playing her parts, all her brothers and sisters who listened to her sing, especially Alexis, who reminded her of practices, and thank her Dad for giving up some of his time with her so she could participate. She loves you all.
Katelyn Bertasso (Annie– Stage Right Cast) is a 7th grader. This is her first performance. She would like to thank her parents for helping her prepare for her audition and prepare for the performance nights. She would like to thank Mrs. McClung for teaching her everything she has learned and her friends for being there for her.
Jonathan Betlejewski (Oliver Warbucks– Stage Right Cast) is an 8th grader. He has previously been seen as Mr. Long in Mad Breakfast, Tanner in Promedy, Jeff Levine in John Lennon & Me, Duke of Definition and Miner 1 in The Phantom Tollbooth, Walter in A Cellphone Rings for Thee, and Joey Merill in The Children’s Story. He has also worked as a Spotlight Operator for Willy Wonka Jr. He would like to thank Mrs. McClung, Mrs. Cotten, and Mrs. Goodman.
Aidan Buchanan (Rooster Hannigan– Stage Left Cast) is a 7th grader. He has previously been seen as Mike Teavee in Willy Wonka Jr., Mogli in the Jungle Book, and Tom in John Lennon & Me. He would like to thank his family for being so supportive of him.
Kaeli Buchanan (Servant) is an 8th grader. She has previously been seen as Professor Mustashay in Promedy and Grandma Josephine in Willy Wonka Jr. She would like to thank her family for being so supportive of her.
Lihnea Buchanan (Bert Healy) is a 6th grader. She has previously been seen as Nurse Boo-gie Down in Promedy. She would like to thank her family for being so supportive of her.
Cast
Reed Carlisle (Drake) is a 6th grader. He has been seen in Promedy as Kyle. Reed would like to thank Mrs. McClung for giving him the opportunity to perform. He would also like to thank his family for their support.
Hannah Chamberlain (Lily St. Regis– Stage Left Cast) is an 8th grader. This is her first performance. Hannah would like to thank her parents for taking her to and from her rehears-als and Mrs. McClung for teaching her how to be an amazing actress over the last two years.
Alex Lopez
We’re really proud of you. Keep up the good work and have fun. We love you!
Mom, Dad, Gabi, & All Your Family
Kia Dunlop (Tessie) is a 6th grader. She has previously been seen as Volleyball Player 4 in Promedy. She would like to thank her Mum and Dad for all their great support. She would also like to thank Mrs. McClung for teaching her everything she knows.
Talia Elkhatib (Servant) is a 6th grader. This is her VMS Stage Debut. Talia would like to thank her parents for encouraging her to audition and supporting her during the long re-hearsal times and of course Mrs. McClung for giving her a chance to take part in the play and for teaching her how to become a good actor.
Olivia Goodman (Lily St. Regis– Stage Right Cast) is a 7th grader. She has previously been seen as Ms. Teavee in Willy Wonka Jr. and as Stephanie in Promedy. She would like to thank Mrs. McClung and Mrs. Cotten, and especially her Mom for helping her and sup-porting her.
Rosie Cross (Molly) is a 6th grader. She has previously been seen as a Volleyball Player in Promedy. She would like to thank her friends for all of the support and her family for help-ing her to do her best! She would also like to thank her sister Margaret for helping her au-dition!
Brittany,
Congratulations on the Annie production!
We are so proud of you and are looking forward to seeing Miss Hannigan on stage. Have fun!
Love,
Mom, Dad and Jason
Sydney Copeland (Orphan) is a 7th grader. She has previously been seen as Dorothy in The Wizard of OZ. She would like to thank her Mom for all the carpool drop offs and pickups and Mrs. McClung for giving her a shot.
Chelsea Kang (Makeup Crew) is a 6th grader. She has previously been seen as No Beard in the musical Pirates. She would like to thank her parents for letting her be a part of the play and taking her to crew meetings.
Melia Kohler (Stage Manager) is a 7th grader. She has previously worked as the Stage Manager for John Lennon & Me, Sound Operator for Mad Breakfast, and Publicity Crew for The Audition. She was also seen in the Monologue Showcase. She would like ot thank Mrs. McClung for being an awesome theatre teacher and family for supporting her.
Sam Mills (Lighting Crew) is a 6th grader. This is his first show to help with. He would like to thank his parents for their encouragement and support. He would also like to thank Mrs. McClung for her hard work to put together this show for everyone.
Emma Morom (Makeup Crew) is a 6th grader. This is her first time on crew. She would like to thank Mrs. McClung.
Corbin Ridlehuber (Lighting Crew) is a 6th grader. He has previously worked on the Destination Imagination Team. He would like to thank his parents for encouraging him to start acting in plays.
Renata Righetti (Makeup Crew) is a 8th grader. She has previously worked on the Costume Crew for Promedy. She would like to thank Mrs. McClung for giving her this opportunity to be in Makeup Crew.
Tristan Seales (Set Crew) is a 6th grader. He has previously worked on costumes and curtains for Promedy. He would like to thank his parents for getting him to try out again and Mrs. McClung for letting him be a part of the crew.
Claire Shaver (Makeup Crew) is a 6th grader. This is her Viking Theatre Debut. She would like to thank her parents for driving and picking her up from crew meetings. She would also like to thank Mrs. McClung for putting us, the crew and cast, in her time. Finally, she would like to thank her awesome crew mates for all their hard work.
Ali Smile (Makeup Crew) is an 8th grader. She has previously been seen as the Old Woman/Giver in The Giver. She would like to thank Mrs. McClung for giving her a change to be a part of the theatre community. She would also like to thank Olivia Patter-son for encouraging her to get out of her comfort zone and go out for crew.
Madelyn Shaw (Head of Makeup) is a 7th grader. She has previously worked as Head of Makeup for Promedy, Willy Wonka Jr, and A Mad Breakfast. She would like to thank Mrs. McClung for all of her help and good advice.
Thamogna Suram (Costume Crew) is a 6th grader. This is her first show. She would like to thank Mrs. McClung and her partners Ashley Cook and Madeline Aronson.
Maddy Taylor (Props Crew) is a 6th grader. This is her first show. She would like to thank her family for being so supportive of her.
Alexis Tiede (Set Crew) is a 8th grader. She has previously been seen in A Cellphone Rings for Thee. She would like to thank her family for being so supportive of her.
Madeline Aronson (Assistant Head of Costume) is a 6th grader. She had previously been seen as Ancient Mummy in Night of the Museum and Mom in Hotel for Dogs. She was also a part of many Destination Imagination plays in which she co-authored and created cos-tumes and performed. She would like to thank Lauren Head for encouraging her to partici-pate in this production, her Mom and Dad because they helped her schedule her rehearsals and for their continued support and she would also like to thank Starbucks for providing her with her favorite drink in the world, the White Chocolate Mocha.
Vedika Bakre (Set Crew/Publicity Crew) is a 6th grader. She has previously worked as Head of Set for Promedy. She would like to thank her family for supporting her and Mrs. McClung for being an amazing theatre teacher.
Abby Buchanan (Assistant Director/Stage Manager) is an 8th grader. She has previously been seen as Star in John Lennon & Me, Lee in Promedy, Mrs. Beauregarde in Willy Wonka Jr, Miss Smith in Mad Breakfast, and Soleil in The Audition. She would like to thank her family for being so supportive of her.
Erin Burrell (Head of Set Crew) is a 8th grader. She has previously been seen as Rapunzel in Prince and King and as Cecilia in Junie B. Jones. She would like to thank Mrs. McClung for letting her work on this play as Head of Set Crew. It means a lot to her to be able to be a part of this production.
Ashley Cook (Head of Costume Crew) is a 7th grader. She has previously worked as Head of Costume for Willy Wonka Jr, Promedy, and The Audition. She has also been seen as a Monkey in The Jungle Book. She would like to thank her parents for driving her to and from rehearsals, her friends for supporting her, and Mrs. McClung for giving her a chance.
Shivani Desai (Set Crew/Publicity Crew) is a 6th grader. She has previously been seen on stage as Whitebeard in Pirates. She has also worked on the Makeup Crew for Promedy. Shivani would like to thank her splendid parents for supporting her and coming to watch the show, as well as Mrs. McClung for simply being awesome.
Kaiya Dobie (Curtains) is a 6th grader. She has previously been seen as a Volleyball Play-er in Promedy. She would like to thank her family for being so supportive of her.
David Figueroa (Set Crew) is a 7th grader. He has previously been seen as Dante in Promedy, Mr. Bucket in Willy Wonka Jr., Mr. Roberts in Mad Breakfast, Alison’s Father in The Audition, and as Lee in John Lennon & Me. He would like to thank his family for being so sup-portive of him.
Sydney Graff (Makeup Crew) is a 7th grader. This is her first time working on a show. Sydney would like to thank Mrs. McClung for alls he has done for the crew.
Kasey Harvey (Head of Lights) is a 6th grader. She has previously worked on the Lighting Crew for Promedy. She would like to thank her Mom and Dad for always supporting her.
Jackie Kaczala (Head of Props and Set Crew) is a 6th grader. She has previously worked on Costume crew for Promedy. She has also been seen as Mom in It’s Saturday. She would like to thank her Parents for supporting her and encouraging her to sign up and Mrs. McClung for allowing her to be a part of this amazing experience.
Crew
Jessica Gordon (Grace Farrell– Stage Left Cast) is a 7th grader. Jessica has previously been seen as James/Oompa Loompa in Willy Wonka Jr., Lullaby League in The Wizard of Oz, and Candy Shop Worker/Oompa Loompa in Willy Wonka. She would like to thank her family for all of their support, Mrs. McClung for all of the help on acting, and Mrs. Cotten for being an amazing choir teacher for the past 2 years.
Natalie Guerra (Sandy) is a 6th grader. She has previously been seen as Doris in Promedy. She has also been seen as Pear in DI 2013 and as Farmer in DI 2012. She would like to thank my family and friends for encouraging me and Mrs. McClung for helping me with everything.
Jennifer Hernandez (Duffy) is a 7th grader. She is making her VMS Stage debut. She would like to thank her family for being so supportive of her.
Steph Kaczala (Apple Seller) is an 8th grader. She has previously been seen as Grandma Georgina in Willy Wonka Jr, Kent in It’s Saturday, and Victoria Lestrade u/s in The Hound of Baskerville. She was also Head of Lights for Promedy. She would like to thank Mrs. McClung for supporting her and taking the time to schedule rehearsals as well as making it possible to work around conflicts. She would also like to thank Coach Manning for allowing her to do both soccer and the show.
Lauren Head (Kate) is a 6th grader. She has previously been seen as Nurse Psychedelic in Promedy. She would like to thank Mrs. McClung for being an awesome teacher.
"I started wishing up-on a star then I found
you and wished no more."
~ anonymous
We are so proud of you Hannah and
know you will per-form great!!!
- Love Mom, Dad and Hailey
Kirsten Mallari (Orphan) is an 8th grader. She wants to thank her parents for helping her with handling practices and schedules, as well as enabling her to enjoy such an amazing production with new friends and new experiences. She'd also like to thank her sisters for "practicing" the play with when she needed to. Lastly she wants to thank all her friends from both in the production and out, they always give her a reason to keep going, no mat-
ter how goofy or silly they act around her.
Madison McGarrh (Usherette) She has pre-viously been seen in Skid Marks, and in The Cell-phone Rings for Thee. She would like to thank her parents for helping her balance her, her sisters for practicing with her and her friends for en-couragement and sup-port. She would also like to thank Mrs. McClung for believing in here and supporting her.
Hailey Middleton (Mrs. Pugh) is an 8th grader. She has previous-ly been seen as Kay in Promedy. She would like to thank her family, Mrs. McClung, and The Mains.
Alex Lopez (Oliver Warbucks– Stage Left Cast) is a 7th grader. He has previously been seen as Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka Jr, and as a Dante’s u/s in Promedy. Alex would like to thank Mrs. McClung fo all her time and effort in preparing for this production and his family for their love and support.
Katie Love (Mrs. Greer) is a 7th grader. She has previously been seen in The Jungle Book and Don’t Go Hollywood on Us. She would like to thank Tanya, Alex, and Merlyn for en-couraging her to try out.
Ileagh MacIvers (Grace Farrell– Stage Right Cast) is an 8th grader. She has previously been head of Publicity for Promedy. She would like to thank her parents for their continued support of her adventures in fine arts, Mrs. McClung for being a fantabulous teacher and director and Mrs. Cotten for being an amazing vocal coach.
Caitlin We are so proud of you!
We love you,
Mom, Dad, Kyle, Chris, Zoe and Callie
Aimee White (Orphan) is an 8th grader. She has previously been see as an audience mem-ber in The Ever After. She would like to thank her best friend, Katelyn Bertasso for pushing her to work hard during auditions.
Carly Wilson (Radio Announcer) is a 6th grader. She has previously worked as Stage Man-ager for Promedy and has been seen as the Pirate No Beard in Pirates. She would like to thank her Mom for telling her she could do it and Mrs. McClung for giving her a part in Annie.
Bailey Wright (Pepper) is a 6th grader. She has previously been seen as a Volleyball Player in Promedy. She would like thank thank her Mom and Dad for helping her, Camy for being her friend, and Mrs. McClung for teaching her.
Brittany Wood (Miss Hannigan– Stage Left Cast) is a 7th grader. Brittany has previously been seen as Beatrix Holiday in Promedy, and as Mrs. Gloop in Willy Wonka Jr. Brittany would like to thank her family for all their support. She would also like to thank Mrs. McClung and Mrs.Cotten for all their hard work.
Sophie Walding (Annette) is a 7th grader. This is Sophie’s theatrical debut. She would like to thank her Mom for supporting her and helping her through everything, her Father for making her laugh when she needed it, and for Mrs. Diaz for helping her with her audition.
Jade Orozco (July) is a 6th grader. Jade as previously been seen as a Chorus Member in Pirates, and as Student at Prom and the Baby Voice in Promedy. Jade would like to thank her family for supporting her, being flexible with rehearsal time, and helping her through this journey.
Lizzy Piper (Orphan) is a 7th grader. She has previously been seen as Charlie in Willy Wonka Kids, and Small Alice in Alice and Wonderland. She would like to thank her fami-ly for being so supportive and Sydney for helping her get to practice and also helping with the dances.
Ihika Rampalli (Servant) is a 8th grader. He has previously been seen as Dorothy in The Wizard of OZ. She would like to thank her parents and her sister for supporting her through the play.
Caitlin Montgomery (Miss Hannigan– Stage Right Cast) is a 7th grader. She has been seen as Elizabeth’s Mother in The Audition, Miss Simpkins in A Mad Breakfast, Doris’ Snake in Promedy, and The Torturer in John Lennon & Me. She would like to thank her family for always being there for her, Mrs. McClung for being a great director, and Mrs. Cotten for improving her voice!
Jessie Rho (Annie– Stage Left Cast) is a 6th grader. She has previously been seen as Oc-topus in Go Fish, and Sacajawea in Lewis and Clark. Jessie would like to thank Mrs. Cotten and Mrs. McClung for helping her audition, even though she was incredibly sick.
Landon Roseborough (Pres. Roosevelt/Man in Window) is a 6th grader. He has previ-ously been seen in Pirates! as the King of the High C’s and in Promedy as a Student at Prom. Landon would like to thank his parents for encouraging him to audition and to always do his best.
Good luck, Olivia! Who knew what a STAR you
were TO BE?
Love You, Mom, Dad, Rooks, Revell, and Russell
Olivia Patterson (Star-to-be) is an 8th grader. She would like to thank her mom and dad for supporting her through everything and Mrs. McClung and Mrs. Cotten for helping her through this play.
Walker Shippy (Rooster Hannigan– Stage Right Cast) is a 6th grader. He has previously been seen as Kevin in Promedy. He would like to thank his theatre friends and Mrs. McClung for all the help they have given him. He also wants to thank his Mom and Dad for loving him unconditionally, and his three brothers for helping him practice his lines.
Lauren,
You make every day bright and entertaining!
You are a beautiful girl with a sweet
and joyful heart, and we are thankful
God gave us you! We are proud of
all your hard work and
accomplishments! Keep up the
super work!
Love, Dad, Mom,
Sarah & Luke
Hannah Sivley (Mrs. Darling and Baby) is a 6th grader. She has previously been seen as a Towns Person in Nauvoo Patent and has worked on the Publicity Crew for Promedy. She would like to thank her family and friends for believing in her and thank her Mom for picking her up from rehearsal.
Sara Spiker (Orphan) is an 8th grader. She has previously been seen as Laurey Williams in Oklahoma, the narrator in Damsel in Distress, and Lee (understudy) in Promedy. She would like to thank her family, her best friend Olivia, and her big sister Ann, who have all been very supportive and caring through the ups and downs of her days. She would also like to thank her mom who never gave up on her in acting and who stands by her side no matter what, her dad for being so supportive of her, and Jacob for always cheering her up on bad days. cheering her up on bad days.so She thanks you all for making her as happy as any 8th grader could be!
Camdyn Shaw (Cecille) is a 6th grader. She has previously been seen as a Volleyball Player in Promedy. She would like to thank her Mom and Dad for helping her, Bailey for being her friend, and Mrs. McClung for being awesome.
Madelyn Shaw (Mr. Bundles) is a 7th grader. She has previously worked as Head of Makeup for Promedy, Willy Wonka Jr, and A Mad Breakfast. She would like to thank Mrs. McClung for all of her help and good advise.
