Special Thanks To:
Janitorial Staff
Brzustowicz Family for the furniture.
Dr. Bill McCormick for light bulbs and the
photo film.
Mr. Bunner for his lamp.
Mr. Safen for the wood for the couch.
Mrs. Starkey for helping with the tickets.
Elliot Eakin for making the couch and
painting and fixing the coffee table.
Mr. Huss for the sound system.
Margaret Mitchell for cookies.
Michael McCormick for many of the lights.
Mr. Dayton for the “doorbell.”
Miss LaQuatra for her help everywhere.
Ms. Totty for her constant dedication.
March 13, 14, & 15, 2008
7:00PM Thursday
7:30PM Friday & Saturday
LGI
Murder, Mayhem, & Mustaches?
The Prexie Performers’ mission has always been to present thought provoking theatre on educational topics, current social issues, or pure entertainment that is of interest to people of all ages in our community. This group strives to create true art that moves the audience by touching their
hearts and transforming them forever.
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Patrick,
Knock ‘em dead!
Love,
Mom, Dad, &
Megan
Patrick,
I’m proud of you!
Love,
Grandma
Paige,Paige,Paige,Paige, Have fun on your last play as Have fun on your last play as Have fun on your last play as Have fun on your last play as a Prexie Performer.a Prexie Performer.a Prexie Performer.a Prexie Performer. Love,Love,Love,Love, Mom, Dad, Mom, Dad, Mom, Dad, Mom, Dad, Taylor, & JesseTaylor, & JesseTaylor, & JesseTaylor, & Jesse
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Michael McCormick &
Paige Spara
Cast of Murder Me, Murder Me Not
Jaclyn Wilson &
Megan Ross
Washington High School’s Prexie Performers
Present
March 13, 14, & 15, 2008
Starring
Andrew McCormick Sarah Boice
Michael McCormick Patrick McGill Megan Ross
Paige Spara Jaclyn Wilson
Written By Bill Springer
Directed By
Judith Totty & Brandy LaQuatra
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Best wishes to the cast & crew of “Murder Me, Murder Me Not.” —From the McGills
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Senior Recognitions
Megan Brzustowicz Elliot Eakin
Paige Spara Dayna Martinez
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Senior Recognitions
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Directors
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Ms. Judith Totty and Miss Brandy LaQuatra
Ms. Judith Totty Director Ms. Judith Totty started the Prexie Performers at Wash High in 1988. She currently is teaching English 11, Ad-vanced English 11, Performing Arts– Stage, and Perform-ing Arts– Film.
Miss Brandy LaQuatra Assistant Director Miss Brandy LaQuatra joined the Prexie Performers in 2005 as the Assistant Director. For Murder Me, Murder Me Not she also has helped with the set a great deal. Miss LaQuatra teaches English 9 and Advanced English 9 at Wash High.
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Jaclyn Wilson Mary Ellen Rodgers (Thursday)
Jaclyn Wilson, a sophomore, is performing for the first time with the Prexie Performers. This is her second year putting the program together for the shows. In her free time she enjoys being with friends, playing the piano, reading, and photography. She is very excited to perform for you tonight.
Megan Ross Mary Ellen Rogers (Friday & Saturday) Megan Ross is a freshman at Wash High. This is her second performance with the Prexie
Performers. She has also been in
shows in the middle school
drama club. Megan is very
excited to be in the show tonight!
Cast
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Cast
Michael McCormick Ambrose Brinks
Murder Me, Murder Me Not is Michael’s first play with the Prexie Performers. Previously, Michael assisted with the stage crew during All You Need is Love. Michael was involved with the drama club at Washington Park School for four years. As a junior at Wash High, Michael has been very involved with the band pro-grams, and now he is excited to share his theatrical talent with everyone tonight.
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Pat McGill Father Joseph Bently Pat McGill is “blessed” to be playing Father Joseph Bently in his second performance with the Prexie Performers. He is a sopho-more and is involved in the marching, concert, jazz, and steel bands. Patrick has also acted with the Park School Drama Club, Washington Com-munity Theater, Wash Arts, and various other groups. He also has sung with PMEA District, Honor and Regional Choirs.
Andrew McCormick Inspector Feydeau Andrew is a Wash High junior and Inspector Feydeau is his first role with the Prexie Performers. At school he is involved with several band programs, soccer, tennis, Peer Jury, and the Academic Team. Andrew helped behind the scenes with All You Need is Love, but is looking forward to being onstage.
Cast
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Cast
Paige Spara Alice This is Paige’s fourth performance for the Prexie Performers and sadly her last. Entertaining audiences is her passion and will continue in college. She has acted and trained with Kids Theater Works, CLO, Allegany College, and Pittsburgh Playwright Theater Company. She loves and thanks everyone for giving her the opportunity to make people laugh!
Sarah Boice Geraldine Gaston Sarah is a Wash High sophomore and is very excited to be appear-ing in her third show with the Prexie Performers. Her past roles included Aysha in Children of Eden, Ms. Sarah Brown in Guys & Dolls, Marmee in Little Women, and the Loudspeaker Voice in English Made Simple. Tonight she will take the stage as Geraldine in hopes that you will thoroughly enjoy the show.
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Cast of Characters
Mary Ellen Rogers ………… Jaclyn Wilson (Thur.)
………… Megan Ross (Fri. & Sat.)
Alice ………… Paige Spara
Father Bently ………… Pat McGill
Geraldine Gaston ………… Sarah Boice
Inspector Feydeau ………… Andrew McCormick
Ambrose Brinks ………… Michael McCormick
Crew
Megan Brzustowicz ………… Set Designer
Dayna Martinez ………… Backstage
Elliot Eakin ………… Set Construction
Roxanne Rogers ………… Sound
Joseph Hines ………… Stage Manager
Deanna Mckelvey ………… Lights
Jaclyn Wilson ………… Program Designer
In order of appearance.
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Synopsis of Scenes
Setting: The Gaston Home. Especially the sitting room of the home in modern day.
ACT I
Mid-Afternoon.
ACT II Scene I: Continuous.
Scene II: That same evening.
INTERMISSION
ACT III Continuous. Full Evening.
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