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Bowlus Fine Arts Center

Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI)All authorized materials are also supplied by MTI, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019

Tel (212 541-4684 Fax: (212) 397-4684 www.MTIShows.com

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Production StaffProduction StaffProduction StaffProduction StaffProduction StaffDirector ...................................................................................... Richard SpencerMusical Director ............................................................................. Jan KnewtsonChoreographer ............................................................................... Marielle MelvinAssistant Director & Stage Manager ................................................ Kim StricklerSet Design ............................................................... Ron Smail, Richard SpencerLighting Design ....................................................... Jeff Jordan, Richard SpencerProduction Manager ................................................................................ Dee SellSet Construction .................. Jonathan Bylsma , Carl Hafer, Ron Higginbotham,.......................................... Dan Johnson, Dee Sell, Ron Smail, Richard Spencer,.............................................................................. JimTalkington, Dane WilsonProps ...................................................................... Deb Smail, Saundra UpshawLights .......................................................................................... Jasmine WalkerFollow Spot ....................................................... Tom Strickler , Angela TerhuneSound ........................................... Lorraine Shirley, Tom Wheat, Ashley WilliamsRunning Crew ................. Jeff Cokely, Carl Hafer, Ron Higgenbotham, Ron SmailCostumes ............................................................ Nicolle Hoepker & Dolores HoffCostume Rentals by .......................................... Atlantic Coast Theatrical SupplyHair & Makeup .................................... Sabra Aguirre, Nancy Maier, Pam TresslerPublicity ............................................................ Judy Cochran, Saundra UpshawProgram .................................................................................................. Dee SellHouse Manager ........................................................................... Romaine TharpUshers ...................................... Kappa Alpha Chapter of Phi Tau Omega SororityCast Party ................................... Dan & Linda Johnson, Gene & Judy McIntosh,....................................................................................... Paul & Saundra UpshawTechnical Director for the Bowlus Fine Arts Center .............................. Jeff Jordan

New Faces at ICT

caStcaStcaStcaStcaStTroy Bolton ................................................................................ Skylar StricklerGabriella Montez .......................................................................... Marah MelvinRyan Evans ..................................................................................... Alex PiazzaSharpay Evans .............................................................................. Eileen ChaseChad Danforth ................................................................................ Kent TolandTaylor McKessie ...................................................................... Reagan WebsterZeke Baylor ..................................................................................Travail PulleyMartha Cox .............................................................................. Jessica RoachJack Scott ...................................................................................... Cody CokelyKelsi Nielsen ...................................................................... Katarina McIntoshMs. Darbus ..................................................................................... Mona MelvinCoach Jack Bolton ........................................................................... Jeff CokelyMs. Tenny ........................................................................................... Deb SmailJocks ............................................. Justin Baker, Mack Melvin, Derek Danford ,................................................................... Dylan Lower , Jonathan MichaelsCheerleaders ............. Jasmine Bannister, Caitlyn Callaway , Chanel Coyne ,............................................. Jennifer Ensminger, Libby Shay , Jamie SpearsBrainiacs ........ Morgan Buchholz , Kaitlin Ensminger , Michelle KretzmeierThespians ............................................................ Tessa Rowe , Drew Smith ,................................................................ Autumn Snesrud , Katie ThompsonSkater Dudes ............................ Chris Hines, Jordan Strickler, Maggie Wilson

• The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited •

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1) East High School Steps (& Ski Lodge) - Monday 7:45 AMWildcat Cheer ...................................................................................... CompanyStart of Something New ............................................ Troy, Gabriella, Company2) Ms. Darbus’s Homeroom - Monday 8:00 AM3) Hallway - Monday 8:15 AM4) Gym - Monday 8:30 AMGet’cha Head in the Game .............................................................. Troy, Jocks4) Gym - Monday 8:30 AMGet’cha Head into Lab .............................................................. Percy & Shelby5) Chemistry Lab - Monday 2:00 PM6) Theater - Monday 3:00 PM7) Theater - Tuesday 3:00 PMAuditions (Bop to the Top / What I’ve Been Looking For) .............. Thespians........................................................................................................... Ms. DarbusWhat I’ve Been Looking For ...................................................... Ryan, SharpayWhat I’ve Been Looking For (Reprise) ...................................... Troy, Gabriella8) Various Places - Tuesday EveningCellular Fusion .............................................................. Chad, Taylor, Company9) Cafeteria - Wednesday NoonStick to the Status Quo ....................................................................... Company

( There will be a ten minute intermission between acts. )

act iiact iiact iiact iiact ii1) Rooftop Garden - Wednesday 12:30 PMCan’t Take My Eyes Off of You ................................................... Troy, Gabriella2) Sharpay’s Locker - Wednesday 12:30 PM3) Hallway - Wednesday 1:00 PMWidcat Cheer (Reprise) ................................................................. Cheerleaders4) Gym - Wednesday 3:30 PM5) Locker Room / Lab - Wednesday 4:00 PMCounting on You ....................................................................... Jocks, BrainiacsWhen There Was Me and You ....................... Gabriella, Troy, Jocks, Brainiacs6) Isolated Spaces - Wednesday Evening7) Rehearsal Room - Thursday 12:30 PM8) Theater - Thursday 12:45 PMStart of Something New (Reprise) ............................................. Troy, Gabriella9) Lunch Room - Thursday 1:00 PMWe’re All in This Together ...................... Chad, Taylor, Kelsi, Jocks, Brainiacs10) Lab / Theater / Locker Room & Gym - Friday 3:00 PMBop to the Top ................................................ Sharpay, Ryan, Brainiacs, JocksBreaking Free ............................................................. Troy, Gabriella, Company11) Gym - Friday 5:00 PMWe’re All in This Together (Reprise) ................................................ CompanyHigh School Musical Megamix ......................................................... Company

ICT Contributors

In addition to those listed for their contributions of talent and time in this production,Iola Community Theatre would like to express our appreciation of the following individualsand firms who have provided financial support for the 2008 / 2009 season:

ANGELS ( $500+)Dr. Richard and Jan Knewtson

BENEFACTORS ( $300+)Dee and Paula Sell

PATRONS ( $100+)Shirley and Kendall Ashford

Susan CookDon and Susan Diebolt

Emprise BankH & R Block

Ray and Donna HouserSally Huskey

J & J Contractors, Inc.Mary Martin

Ed and Donna NordVic and Maxine Perkins

Susan RainesRavin Printing, LLC

Walt and Mary Ann RegehrBill & Roberta ShirleyJerry and Daryl SiggDee and Glen Singer

Storrer Implement, Inc.Donna and Bob Talkington

Team Bank, N.A. - IolaBill and Janelle Wolf

Jane WorksAnonymous

SPONSORS ( $50+)Jim and Mary Ann ArnottTom & Becky Blaufuss

Bob & Jacki ChaseLarry Manes and Nelda Cuppy

Helen GilpinJim and Karen Gilpin

Ken and Bobbie GilpinJim and Carol Immel

Daniel and Linda JohnsonFern Marsh

John & Georgia MastersonKen and Kit McGuffinEarl and Florine Oliver

Dr. and Mrs. Max PattersonPaul and Saundra Upshaw

DONORSAndrew and Pat Armato

Jean BarberRoger Carswell

Neil and Roberta CraneMaynard and Jeanice Cress

Carol ChrisenberryJay and Virginia Dutton

Dorothy EllisMargaret Grant

Don HilbrantDolores Hoff

Glenda HowardIola Glass

Nancy MaierDuane and Judy McGraw

Grace MyersLeonard Smith

Max and Bernadine SnodgrassVan and Ellen Thompson

Jay and Sharon ThyerKaren and Kent TolandMax & Beth Ann Turner

Phyllis WarrenAnonymous

Sponsored in part by The Whitehead Trust

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The Iola Community Theatre Board of Directors

Judy Cochran Keith Goering Nicolle HoepkerDolores Hoff Dan Johnson Jan KnewtsonNancy Maier Greg Martin Dee Sell

Kathy Spencer Richard Spencer Kim StricklerJim Talkington Saundra Upshaw

AcknowledgementsWe would like to thank the following who helped make this production a success:Allen County Community College, Diana Asher, Ryan Cochran, City of Iola, JimHinson, Iola Office Supply, Iola Register, Kappa Alpha Chapter of Phi Tau OmegaSorority, KIKS / KIOL Radio, Lynn Lytle, Joanne McIntyre, Midwest Cabinets, RavinPrinting, SEK Mental Health Center, Sophisticated Rose, U.S. Cellular, USD 257,Dan Willis

Iola Community Theatre gratefully acknowledges the support and assistance providedby the generous friends that have aided in this production. If we have missed anyone,please forgive our mistake.

www.IolaCommunityTheatre.org

A Portion of Our Funding for This Season is Provided by a Grant fromThe Sleeper Trust

This program is presented in part by theKansas Arts Commission, a state agency, and the

National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency which believes that

a great nation deserves great art.

ARTS COMMISSION

Next in Our “One Night Stand” SeriesThe first in the series this season will be an evening of "Guitar Therapy" byDoug Toon. Come enjoy lite jazz, lite classic, and lite country selectionsplayed on the acoustic guitar. Doug is a former student of Iola's DonHodgeman. The fun begins at 7:00 PM on October 2, 2008 at theWarehouse, 203 South Jefferson.

Our Next ProductionFebruary 21, 2009 @ 7:30 PMFebruary 22, 2009 @ 2:00 PMFebruary 27 & 28, 2009 @ 7:30 PMICT Warehouse Theatre

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