COSTUME DESIGNER ALEXANDRIA VAZQUEZ PROPS MASTER JESSECA TERHAAR FLORIDA REP’S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY LIGHTING DESIGNER JEREMY MAYO The Claiborne & Ned Foulds Foundation • Marvin & Lynne Birdt • Dinah Bloomhall • Sanibel Captiva Community Bank • Arthur M. Zupko DIRECTED BY CHRISTINA DECARLO FLORIDA REPERTORY THEATRE EDUCATION HISTORIC ARCADE THEATRE • FORT MYERS RIVER DISTRICT ROBERT CACIOPPO, PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR KODY C. JONES, EDUCATION DIRECTOR School of Rock is presented by arrangement with The Musical Company, LP, 214 Sullivan Street, Ste. 4, New York, NY, 10012-1354. www.themusicalcompany.com. Phone: (212) 598-2204. Email: [email protected]. SOUND DESIGNER JOHN KISELICA MUSIC DIRECTOR JOSEPH BRAUER SET DESIGNER JORDAN MOORE 2017 - 2018 CONSERVATORY PRESENTS STAGE MANAGER EMMA WOODS
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COSTUME DESIGNERALEXANDRIA VAZQUEZ
PROPS MASTERJESSECA TERHAAR
FLORIDA REP’S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY
LIGHTING DESIGNERJEREMY MAYO
The Claiborne & Ned Foulds Foundation • Marvin & Lynne Birdt • Dinah Bloomhall • Sanibel Captiva Community Bank • Arthur M. Zupko
H I S T O R I C A R C A D E T H E AT R E • F O R T M Y E R S R I V E R D I S T R I C TROBERT CACIOPPO, PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
KODY C. JONES, EDUCATION DIRECTOR
School of Rock is presented by arrangement with The Musical Company, LP, 214 Sullivan Street, Ste. 4, New York, NY, 10012-1354. www.themusicalcompany.com. Phone: (212) 598-2204.
Scenic Charge: Charlotte AlcornAsst. Costume Designer: Ian WittenWardrobe Supervisor: Adam MartinStagehands: Haley Clay, Paul Gary,
Dillon Feldman
Asst. Stage Manager: Jesse MassariProduction Manager: Tim BillmanTechnical Director: Drew Johnson
Dance Captain: Taylor CarusoUnderstudy for Dewey Finn: Gianni Gizzi
BANDBass Guitar: Phillip MurrayElectric Guitar: Ted Ross
Drums: Trey CrossKeys I: Joseph BrauerKeys II: Nathan Ross
ACT ONEI’m Too Hot for You.......................................................................................No Vacancy, DeweyWhen I Climb to the Top of Mount Rock........................................................................DeweyHorace Green Alma Mater...........................................................Rosalie, Students, TeachersHere at Horace Green.......................................................................................................RosalieHere at Horace Green Pt. 2..............................................................................................RosalieChildren of Rock.........................................................................................................Dewey, NedMount Rock (Reprise)...........................................................................................................PattyQueen of the Night............................................................................................................RosalieYou’re in the Band.............................................................................................Dewey, StudentsYou’re in the Band (Reprise)............................................................................Dewey, StudentsIf Only You Would Listen................................................Zack, Billy, Freddy, Tomika, StudentsIn the End of Time...............................................................................................................DeweyFaculty Quadrille............................................................................................................TeachersIn the End of Time (Band Practice)...........................................................Dewey, Backup GirlsStick it to the Man............................................................................................Dewey, StudentsMount Rock the Escape..............................................................................................OrchestraIn the End of Time (The Audition)......................................Dewey, Marcey, Shonelle, FreddieStick it to the Man (Reprise)...........................................................................Dewey, Students
ACT TWOTime to Play....................................................................................................Summer, StudentsAmazing Grace...................................................................................................................TomikaMath is a Wonderful Thing...............................................................................Dewey, SummerWhere Did the Rock Go Intro.............................................................................Dewey, RosalieWhere Did the Rock Go....................................................................................................RosalieSchool of Rock Pt 1.................................................................................................................ZackSchool of Rock Pt 2...........................................................Zack, Dewey, Freddy, Backup GirlsDewey’s Confession.......................................................Dewey, Patty, Ned, Rosalie, ParentsIf Only You Would Listen (Reprise).................................................Tomika, Dewey, StudentsI’m Too Hot for You (Competition)....................................................Theo, Doug, Bob, SnakeSchool of Rock (Competition)........................................................................Dewey, StudentsStick it to the Man (Competition Encore).....................................................Dewey, StudentsYou’re in the Band Curtain Call......................................................................Dewey, CompanyQueen of the Night (Rock Version).............................................................................Company
TRACK LIST
WARNINGStrobe lights and smoke machines are used in this performance.
SCHOOL OF ROCK WILL BE PERFORMED WITH ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMIISION.The video and/or audio recording of this performance
by any means whatsoever is strictly prohibited.
TIME & PLACEHorace Green Preparatory School and various places surrounding. Present.
FROM THE DIRECTOR“When the world has screwed you and crushed you in its fist, when the way you’re treated has got you good and pissed, there’s been one solution since the world began, don’t just sit and take it, Stick it to the Man”
In Mid-August, Florida Rep Education held auditions for the Florida premiere of School of Rock: The Musical. It has been an exciting first for Florida Rep Education to perform a conservatory during the fall season in a two-month rehearsal process, truly exposing our students to a fast-paced regional theatre experience. On September 9th, 2017 Fort Myers was in the
eye of Hurricane Irma. In order to ensure the safety of all involved, we took a two-week hiatus from School of Rock rehearsal. As art imitates life, the students you will see performing on stage did nothing less of “sticking it to the man” to make up for lost rehearsal time. They worked extra hours and pushed themselves as performers because, as always, the show MUST go on.
Tonight I invite you to rant, rave, scream and shout with our performers as each and every one of them colors outside the lines and embraces the power of rock. To all of our future generations, may you continue to create art and may your voices never be silenced. STICK IT TO THE MAN!
- Christina DeCarlo
ABOUT THE WRITERSANDREW LLOYD WEBBER (Music) became the only person to equal the record set in 1953 by Rodgers and Hammerstein with four Broadway shows running concurrently when Sunset Boulevard joined School Of Rock, Cats and The Phantom Of The Opera on Broadway this year. His awards, both as composer and producer, include seven Tonys, seven Oliviers, a Golden Globe, an Oscar, the Praemium Imperiale, the Richard Rodgers Award for Excellence in Musical Theatre, a BASCA Fellowship, the Kennedy Center Honor and a Grammy for Best Contemporary Classical Composition for Requiem. He was knighted by Her Majesty The Queen in 1992 and created an honorary member of the House of Lords in 1997.
GLENN SLATER (Lyrics) co-created Disney’s 2010 worldwide smash Tangled (2011 Grammy Winner, 2010 Oscar and Golden Globe nominee), as well as the Broadway and international hit musicals A Bronx Tale, School of Rock—The Musical (2016 Tony nominee—Best Score), Sister Act (2011 Tony nominee—Best Score) and The Little Mermaid (2008 Tony nominee—Best Score, Grammy nominee—Best Cast Album). Slater is the recipient of the prestigious Kleban Award for Lyrics, the ASCAP/Richard Rogers New Horizons Award and the Jonathan Larson Award. He is an alumnus of the BMI Musical Theatre Workshop and a member of both ASCAP and the Dramatists’ Guild.
JULIAN FELLOWES (Playwright) is an actor, director, writer, and producer with awards that include Emmys, an Oscar, a Golden Globe, Producer’s Guild Award, and National Television Awards among several others from both the US and the UK. His works include Downton Abbey, The Young Victoria, and the book for Disney’s Mary Poppins musical. In 2008, he was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of Dorset. In January 2011, he was awarded a peerage and became Lord Fellowes of West Stafford. He is married to Emma, née Kitchener, and they have one son, Peregrine, a border collie called Meg and Stafford, the tortoise. They divide their time between London and Dorset.
A SPECIAL NOTE OF THANKSThank you to Penguin Point Costumes at Lake Howell High School. Also, thank you to Chase Clark, Drew Eaton, Drew Johnson, Philip Murray, and The Ross family for letting us ROCK OUT with their instruments and equipment!
HANNAH ATKINSON (Mrs. Hathaway/Ms. Gordon) is thrilled to be in this production of School of Rock! She is currently a freshman theater major at Cypress
Center for the Arts. Her most recent credits include: Fiddler on the Roof Jr. and Legally Blonde Jr. at Camp Florida Rep and Big River with Florida Rep’s Conservatory. She is a proud member of REPresent - Florida Rep’s Teen Advisory Board. She’d like to thank the staff at Rep for all the rockin’ opportunities they offer to students. Enjoy the show!
NAYDA BAEZ (Rosalie Mullins) is so excited to be back on the Florida Rep stage! Previous credits include: Sherrie in Rock of Ages, Paulette in Legally Blonde, and
Inga in Young Frankenstein. She wants to thank her family for all of their support and her cast for shocking her with their amazing talent! And lastly, she wants to thank her directors for pushing her to be a stronger performer! So enjoy these “Children of Rock” and “Stick It to the Man”!
CADENCE BAMBREY-ZEDD (Madison) is excited to be a part of the Florida Rep Conservatory! In addition to performing in the theatre, Cadence
has trained with some of the best Broadway professionals in NYC. Cadence is also a SAG-Eligible film/television actor whose favorite principal roles include Molly in School Bus Diaries, Norma in Norma(l), and Sophie in Daughters. Cadence would like to thank her parents for their support!
CELIA BEVINGTON (Ms. Green/Ms. Turner) is thrilled to be in her first show at Florida Rep. She is fourteen years old and
attends North Fort Myers High School. From Junior Thespians and summer camp plays, Celia has always enjoyed her time on the stage, and she doesn’t want to stop. School of Rock has been an amazing experience and a great way to meet spectacular people.
RICARDO BOCANEGRA (Freddy Hamilton)This is Ricky’s first performance at Florida Repertory Theatre. He has previously performed at Evangelical Christian
School’s spring musicals in roles such as Gaston’s Crony in Beauty and the Beast, Seagull in The Little Mermaid, and ensemble member in Honk! He has had such a blast getting to know the cast of School of Rock, and has hopes to continue working with the Florida Rep in the future.
TAYLOR CARUSO (Emo Girl 2/Mrs. Macapugay/Security Guard 2/Parent/Dance Captain) is excited to be performing in her second Florida
Rep Conservatory show! She is a 9th grader at Canterbury School, and is involved in voice, dance, and volleyball. She enjoyed being in Big River (Young Fool) earlier this year, and couldn’t wait to get back for a new show. Taylor wants to thank the entire Florida Rep Education staff for making School of Rock such a great experience.
CHASE CLARK (Zack Mooneyham) is so excited to be a part of the cast of School of Rock! You may have seen Chase at Florida Repertory Theatrr as Prentiss in Peter and
the Starcatcher, Dill U/S in To Kill A Mockingbird, and Simba in The Lion King Jr. Chase would like to thank all involved for their support and guidance, and he graciously welcomes you to this production of School of Rock!
CAST
CASTANNA COLLINS (No Vacancy Band Member-Doug/Teacher) is a 7th grader attending the Performing Arts School, Cypress Lake Middle. School of
Rock is her first program with the Conservatory but she has history with participating in Florida Rep’s theater camps since 2013. Some of her memorable performances were Sarabi in The Lion King Jr. and Tweedle Dee in Alice in Wonderland Jr. Anna’s passions and joys in life are acting, playing the guitar, and drawing.
JACOB COREY (Stanley/Police Officer/Teacher)This is Jake’s third show with the Florida Rep. Previously, he was Smee in Peter Pan and Warner
in Legally Blonde. He is currently in the theatre and vocal programs at Cypress Lake Middle. He is very excited to have the opportunity to do his first Conservatory Show!
ANNABEL CRATER (Marcy) is an 8th grader at Canterbury School who has been performing since age 5. She’s so excited to be in another Florida Rep performance!
Years ago she played Annie on this stage; more recently she was seen as Tom Sawyer in Big River, and as Esther Jane in the professional production of A Christmas Story. She is a Young Artist Award voice winner, and she loves cooking, tumbling, and playing drums. Thank you Mom and Dad for driving to rehearsals and for enduring the Annabel & Ella doing “Miranda Sings” impressions!
MATTHEW EAKINS (Billy Stanford) is excited to be performing in his second Florida Repertory Theatre Conservatory show! His past performances
include the role of Huck Finn in the Conservatory
production of Big River, as well as the Camp Florida Rep principal roles of Big Jule in Guys and Dolls, Jr., Bonzai the Hyena in The Lion King Jr., and Mendel in Fiddler on the Roof Jr. Additional performances include The Lion King on Ice as Young Simba at the Fort Myers Skatium and the lead role of the Stowaway in Tanglewood Elementary’s 5th grade production of Pirates. Matthew is twelve years old and attends 7th grade at Cypress Lake Middle School, where he enjoys math and theater classes. When he is not in school, Matthew spends time in Acro dance class, sketching, and enjoying time with family and friends. He would like to thank the Florida Repertory Theatre faculty and staff for including him in School of Rock!
DREW EATON (Theo/Teacher) is 16 years old and a student at North Fort Myers High School for The Arts. He is a street musician who plays guitar and has been in theatrical
productions such as Rock of Ages and Sweeney Todd. He is thrilled to work with Florida Rep and be a part of this awesome production. Rock on!
HARVEY EVANS (Mr. Mooneyham/Jeff Sanderson) is excited to be back at Florida Rep in this super cool musical. He has just finished a run as Tarzan in Tarzan
the Musical at a local theatre and he was last seen playing Jem in the Florida Rep mainstage production of To Kill a Mockingbird and the Artful Dodger in the musical Oliver. Harvey’s other recent credits include Seussical, 101 Dalmatians, Sweet Charity, A Wonderful Life, Music Man, and Les Miserables. He would like to thank his family, friends, coaches and the wonderful Florida Repertory Education team for all their love and support.
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CASTGIANNI GIZZI (Mr. Williams/Gabe Brown/Dewey u/s) is 14 years old and has been doing theatre for ten years. Within those ten years of performing,
he has done many productions including Peter and the Starcatcher (Alf), Once Upon a Mattress (Prince Dauntless), The Lion King (Mufasa), and many more. He hopes one day to walk on the stages of Broadway. He hopes you enjoy School of Rock: The Musical!
SOPHIA GURULE (Ms. Hamilton/Teacher) is excited to join her cast mates on the main stage in Florida Rep’s Conservatory production of School of
Rock! She has had the opportunity to perform in local shows including Big River, The Lion King, and Alice in Wonderland. She attends Cypress Lake Middle School and loves to sing, dance, act, and play the violin. Sophia would like to thank her parents, brother, Christina DeCarlo, Lynn Martindale, and loved ones for their support.
SOPHIE HAGAN (Patty DiMarco) is 14 years old and this is her first production at the Florida Repertory Theatre. She attends FMHS as a freshman and
has been in love with musical theatre for years. She’d like to thank her closest friends and her big sister Holly for all the support. Go Greenwave and rock on!
LEXIE HILDENBRAND (No Vacancy Band Member-Bob/Teacher) is a freshman at Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School and is extremely excited
to perform in her first Conservatory show at Florida Repertory Theatre. Her favorite role was Yenta in Fiddler on the Roof. In her spare time she
is involved in multiple clubs at school, including holding the position of Secretary in the Youth and Government Club. In addition, she enjoys caring for animals, reading, and scary movies.
DELANEY JONES (Snake/Ms. Noble) is 13 years old and a native to Fort Myers. She began dance classes at age four, and it developed into a passion to perform! Her
acting debut was in The Aristocats, and she has since appeared in Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, and Annie, just to name a few. Delaney is both excited and grateful to be a part of School of Rock and the Florida Repertory Theatre.
KRISTIAN ANGELO JOSEPH (James)This is Kristian’s first official musical. He is an outgoing young man, who is a 3rd grader at Veterans Park Academy for the
Arts. Kristian is a straight-A student with great determination. His hobbies include acting, dancing, playing basketball, doing martial arts, and telling jokes. Kristian has been playing the drums since he was two years old and the piano since he was four years old. Kristian makes a perfect Michael Jackson dance impression.
QUIEDA VERGELIE JOSEPH (Shonelle)is a Sophomore Musical Theater Major at Leigh Senior High school. When she’s not being a student, she enjoys doing her
hobbies like reading, dancing, singing, songwriting, poetry, and painting. Quieda plans to use her talents and gifts to be the best she can be and to inspire others. She plans to use her talents to bring joy to everyone.
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CASTVIOLET MANN (Emo Girl 1/Ms. Bingham/Waitress/Security Guard 1/Parent)is 14 years old and a freshman at Fort Myers High School and is
super excited to be in her second Conservatory show. She has been seen in shows such as The Lion King Jr., The Wizard of Oz, and most recently Metamorphoses! She would like to thank her family, freinds, and the whole cast and crew of the show for working so hard on the show. Rock on!
PEYTON McMANUS (Katie Travis) is thrilled to be in this rocking show! Peyton is 13 years old and attends 8th grade at Bonita Springs Middle School. In her spare time,
she enjoys songwriting, playing the piano, and reading. She would like to thank Ms. Faulhaber, Mr. Craig, Mrs. Carolann, Ms. Christina, Mr. Kody, Mr. Joseph, the rest of the crew, and her mom and dad for their endless support. She hopes you enjoy the show!
JESSE MILLER (Ned Schneebly) is thrilled to be in his first Florida Rep show! You might recognize him as Franz in North High’s production of Rock of Ages. He is
currently working towards his Associates Degree at FSW. He plans to pursue Musical Theater and Acting as a career.
DANICA MURRAY (Ms. Sheinkopf) is so excited to be a part of School of Rock! This is her fourth Conservatory show with the Rep. Her past credits at the Rep
include Bye Bye Birdie (Mrs. Peterson), Once Upon a Mattress (Winnifred), Huckleberry Finn (Duke), Peter and the Starcatcher (Hawking Clam), and Metamorphoses (Hunger, Laundress, Narrator). She’d like to thank her family, Christina, Emma,
and the talented cast of School of Rock for this opportunity!
SHENNAN NELSON (Student Ensemble)is a fourth grader at Heights Elementary School, where she participates in the drama club and school choir. She
is very excited to be in her second Conservatory performance! Her previous credits include Big River: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, as well as area theater camps and performances. She would like to thank her friends and family for their support during all of this craziness.
SPAIGHT OLIVER (Mason Ward) is thrilled to join Conservatory for the 5th year in a row! As an 8th grader at NFMAA, he enjoys acting and chorus but also robotics
and filmmaking. When not on the stage, you can find him camping, doing parkour or making movies. Spaight would like to thank his family, Ms. Alison who first guided him on stage, and this cast and crew for pushing him professionally. Spaight dedicates this performance to his dad! Rock ON!
BRIDGET ROBERTS (Student Ensemble) is a 4th grader at Orangewood Elementary School and is extremely excited to be in her first Conservatory show at Florida Rep!
She has enjoyed performing in Lion King Jr. (lioness), Seussical Jr., and Peter Pan Jr. When she is not performing, Bridget can be found playing ice hockey. She also enjoys playing outside and cooking. She thanks her family for encouraging her.
HANNAH ROBINSON (Ms. Sanders/Ms. Ward) is an animated 16 year old whose extensive repertoire in theatre has been fueled by her passion for acting. She
CASTenjoys applying her creativity by playing the piano and ukulele. She will be pursuing a Performing Arts degree and then a professional acting career. Hannah appreciates the unending support of her friends and family. She would like to thank Christina DeCarlo for this wonderful opportunity.
NATALIE ROSS (Sophie)is very excited to be in her third show at the Florida Repertory Theatre and honored to be part of the School of Rock cast. Past credits: Big River
(Susan Wilkes), Madagascar (Kowalski) and Jungle Book (Mowgli). She studies voice and piano at the Oxford School of Music. Natalie enjoys singing, acting, dancing, reading and taking care of all her pets, which includes 15 chickens, a bearded dragon, and a chubby Pug. She would like to thank Christina and the staff of Florida Rep for giving her this opportunity. Natalie wants everyone to enjoy the show and keep on Rockin’!
NATHAN ROSS (Lawrence Turner) is thrilled to be part of School of Rock and honored to be chosen to be in the pit band and record the music for this
rockin’ show. His very first conservatory show with the Florida Rep was Metamorphoses (Silenus, Hades, Buyer). Nathan has studied piano for nearly 10 years at the Oxford School of Music. He would like to thank his piano teacher, Chris Hartley, for her hard work and dedication to teaching him about music. Nathan wants to thank his Mom & Dad for making his dreams possible and would also like to thank Florida Rep for giving him this opportunity to showcase his talent. God Bless & Keep Rockin’ in Paradise!!!!!
ROBERT ROSSO (Dewey Finn) is extremely excited to be playing the part of Dewey in School of Rock. He would like to thank his director and his family for
supporting him throughout this process. Robert is
planning on pursuing a career in theatre and truly hopes you enjoy the show!
GRACE RYAN (Summer Hathaway)is ready to rock her third Conservatory production! A seventh grader at The Alva School, she enjoys
theater, dance, and golf. Grace debuted as Mary in her preschool’s Christmas pageant. Favorite Florida Rep credits include Peter and the Starcatcher (Fighting Prawn), Big River (Jo), Fiddler on the Roof (Fiddler), and Once Upon a Mattress (Jester). Grace thanks her family, teachers, and Florida Rep family for their support!
JUSTIS SISKS (Mr. Stanford/Teacher) is making his Conservatory acting debut in School of Rock. His interest in acting began after attending summer camp
at the Florida Repertory Theatre during which he was cast as Maurice in Madagascar. When not acting, Justis is in the ninth grade at Charlotte High School. He is also an expert class racer on the Pure BMX racing team.
GABY STEINBORN (Ms. Wagner/Parent)is thrilled to be starring in her second Conservatory show at Florida Rep. Last year, she was in Big River. This past summer she
played a Delta Nu in Legally Blonde Jr. and Pumbaa in The Lion King Jr. She would like to thank her Dad for getting her to and from rehearsals, and the cast and crew of School of Rock for all their hard work in putting on such an amazing show.
ELLA STROUD (Student Ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of her fourth Florida Rep Conservatory show. She is 13 years old and in the 8th grade. Ella has been in theater since
CREATIVE TEAMthe age of seven and has had a love for it ever since. Favorite roles include Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz, Alana in The Little Mermaid, Young Fiona in Shrek, and Fagan Boy in Oliver. She would like to thank her family and friends for all of their support and hopes you enjoy the show!
MIA WAGNER (Mrs. Travis/Mrs. Janes)is 14 years old and excited to be working on another show at Florida Rep! Previous experiences include Ariel in The Little
Mermaid, Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, Kate in Legally Blonde Jr., and various others. Mia takes vocal training and tap dancing at Curtain Call Studios, and likes to play piano and ukelele. Her dream is to become an actress and Florida Rep is helping her along that path.
SCOTTY WELLS (Mr. Spencer) is happy to be in another show at Florida Rep, having just been in Metamorphoses this summer. Now a junior at Fort Myers High School,
he also does shows through school, where he played the lead in The Astonishing Adventures of the White Weevil. Scotty hopes to continue acting as his career in the future.
MARIANNA YOUNG (Tomika Williams Spencer) is 11 years old, and in the 6th grade at Cypress Lake Middle. She is delighted to play the part of Tomika, in
this amazing production at Florida Rep! She has also performed in Seussical the Musical, Legally Blonde, The Jungle Book, and Evita. She loves acting, singing, dancing, playing the piano and violin, amd reading and writing. She is grateful for her family, Miss Christina, Miss Emma, Mr. Kody, and the entire cast for making this show a success!
CHRISTINA DecARLO (Director) Originally from the Atlanta area, Christina holds a Bachelor of Arts in theatre from Georgia College. In her
time at Georgia College Christina performed in multiple touring education shows including Miss Electricity and The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza. This is Christina’s second season at The Rep and during her time here she has directed two summer intensive productions (Legally Blonde Jr. and Madagascar Jr.), assistant directed Peter and The Starcatcher, and has taught a multitude of acting classes for students of all ages! Professional experience includes Guys and Dolls (Agatha/ Hot Box Girl) and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged (Costume Designer). Christina would like to thank her family, friends, and the education staff for their constant support and the rockin’ cast, crew, technicians, band members, and designers of School of Rock who have brought this show to life! ROCK ON!
JOSEPH BRAUER (Music Director) recently graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre with a music minor from the Challey School of Music. He has recently toured as an actor/director in Jack and the Beanstalk with Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre; and has filled roles including Claude in Hair, The Bandleader in Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, and Man 2 in Songs for a New World. Joseph is thrilled to be involved in his first Youth Conservatory production at Florida Rep after music directing Legally Blonde Jr, Fiddler on the Roof Jr, and Madagascar Jr. this summer. He would like to extend a special thanks to all of those who loaned instruments and spent time to help this show rock!
JOHN KISELICA (Sound Designer) is a graduate of West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in lighting and sound design. He is the Resident Sound and Lighting Designer for Endstation Theatre Company in Central VA and acts as the Lighting and Sound Supervisor for year round consultation and project specific work. He has worked on a national tour, Buddy: the Buddy Holly Musical, as the master electrician after a contract with Royal Caribbean International as a stage technician. Commercial theatrical work includes installing Prodigy Hoists, an automated rigging system from Electronic Theatre Controls. In addition to his seasonal position with Florida Rep, John continues to freelance in addition to his seasonal position with Florida Rep in the professional, academic, and community theatre circles.
CREATIVE TEAMincludes installing Prodigy Hoists, an automated rigging system from Electronic Theatre Controls. In addition to his seasonal position with Florida Rep, John continues to freelance in addition to his seasonal position with Florida Rep in the professional, academic, and community theatre circles.
JEREMY MAYO (Lighting Designer) is excited to be opening his first design at Florida Rep with School of Rock. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland Baltimore County, with a degree in Theatre. He has worked professionally in the Baltimore/DC region and abroad at various theaters in a variety of roles. Currently he is working as the resident master electrician at Florida Repertory Theatre. His experiences have ranged between lighting design and electrics, cruise ship entertainment, technical direction, and theatre education. It is his view that it is very important to have a diverse range of skills to draw upon in order to solve a wider range of problems as they arise. It is his goal as an artist to rekindle empathy between people through the ancient art of storytelling.
JORDAN MOORE (Set Designer) is thrilled to return to Florida Rep as a Resident Designer this season. Florida Rep set designs include: Shear Madness, Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End and The Seafarer. He is a graduate of Florida State University, where he received a dual degree in Theatre and Media Productions. Having a primary focus in Scenic Design/Scenic Art, he has designed a variety of shows at FSU including Bat Boy, Company, and The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek. Additionally, Jordan has designed over 18 musicals and plays for the Stagedoor Manor Camp of Performing Arts including Godspell, The Secret Garden, and The Sound of Music. In the last two years, Jordan has designed several shows for Florida Repertory’s Theatre for Young Audiences series including A Year With Frog and Toad, The Red Badge of Courage, Journey to Oz, The True Story of the Three Little Pigs, Miss Nelson is Missing, A Dream Within A Dream: The Spirit of Poe, and the current season’s touring shows, Curious George and The Golden Meatball and The Giver.
JOSH SCHACHT (Sound Engineer) is happy to be returning to Florida Rep. Working as a sound engineer for over 15 years, his experiences have taken him around the world. Tours have included Broadway shows such as Miss Saigon, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and Blast! Josh has also held positions at North Shore Music theatre in Beverly, MA and Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach, FL. After a 9 month hiatus, cruising and living aboard a sailboat, it is a pleasure to jump back into musical theatre.
JESSECA TERHAAR (Props Master) This is Jesseca’s third season as Props Master at Florida Rep. She graduated from Florida State College of Jacksonville in 2002 with an AS in Theatre and Entertainment Technology. After school, Jesseca spent 7 years in North Carolina at the Blowing Rock Stage Company as a Stage Manager and Props Master until they closed in 2009. Before moving to Florida with her husband Drew, she took some time away from theatre and worked as a veterinary assistant at The Humane Alliance Spay and Neuter Clinic in Asheville, NC. She would like to thank her friends, family, and astronaut sloth for their continuous love and amusement.
ALEXANDRIA VAZQUEZ (Costume Designer) was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Costume Design from Rollins College and a Master of Fine Arts in Costume Design & Technology from West Virginia University. She has designed costumes and worked on productions at both educational institutions and professional theatres including the Ohio Light Opera, Cincinnati Opera, The Lexington Children Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey and Hanger Theatre. Alexandria is thrilled to be returning to the Rep as the Costume Shop Manager and Resident Costume Designer for the 2017-2018 season, her fourth season with the company. She wants to thank her famillia for their continuous support and for being her own personal cheerleaders. www.alexandriavazquezcostumedesign.com
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Queen of the Nightby Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
SONG CREDITS
CREATIVE TEAMEMMA WOODS (Stage Manager) hails from Canada originally, but calls Grand Rapids, Michigan home. She received her BFA in Musical Theatre Performance from North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND. Favorite past roles include Ivy in bare: a pop opera (Act Up Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe Festival), Maureen in RENT (West Fargo Theatre), Johanna in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Askanase Theatre), and Dierdre in I Hate Hamlet (The Stage at Island Park). While her passion is in performance, Emma also enjoys music directing for children’s theatre. This is Emma’s first stage managing experience, and she is extremely grateful for everyone’s hard work to make this show come together despite all odds! ROCK ON!
KODY C. JONES (Education Director) holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in acting from Western Illinois University and Secondary Education and Acting degrees from University of Michigan-Flint. He has acted and directed professionally all over Chicago and the Midwest for the past ten years and served as the Artistic Director for Shawnee Summer Theatre in Indiana and The Stage at Island Park in Fargo, North Dakota. He served as a Resident Artist for Flint Youth Theatre for three
years and taught theatre to children age four and up with Chicago Public Schools, Arts for All, Lil Buds Theatre, and the American Theatre Company. He has also taught at Western Illinois University and Trollwood Center for The Performing Arts inMinnesota in addition to presenting professional workshops in Chicago, Milwaukee, Minnesota, and Michigan. His past training focused on Creative Dramatics Laban Movement Analysis and stage combat.
ANNA McCULLERS (Education Outreach Manager) is absolutely thrilled to be returning to Florida Rep for a third season! Anna earned a B.A. in Theatre with a minor in Education at Florida Gulf Coast University. As a Southwest Florida local, Anna had her first experience with Florida Rep in her middle school years as a camper during the summers. Since then she has worked as a camp teaching artist, performed in Conservatory Programs, and served as the Education Intern. She is so excited to have the opportunity to continue with Florida Rep and cannot wait to see what Season 20 has in store!
