Presents...

Featuringselections from SHREK the Musical, I.E.’s,

Viking Show Choir, Viking Jazz Ensemble &...

Viking School • May 4 & 5, 2018

2016–20172017-2018

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VIKING DRAMA4460 GRAND AVE

GURNEE, IL Karen Pionke, SPONSOR

DINNER THEATRE

Directed by

Karen Pionke*

Musical Director

Mark Oestreich

Choreography

Pamela Gaul

Pit Band Director

Phil Hintz

SHOW CHOIR

Director

Mark Oestreich

JAZZ ENSEMBLE

Directors

Steven BoswellGlenn Eikenberry

Produced by Viking Drama

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MIDDLE SCHOOL THEATRE PHILOSOPHY

Theatre teaches skills that last a lifetime. Play production involves more than memorizing lines and performing on stage. While you have been a member of our audience enjoying our shows, did you know we were learning life skills? By working on stage and backstage we grew in self confidence, self awareness, initiative, responsibility, sacrifice, dedication, creative thinking, problem solving, goal setting, time management, group dynamics, and group decision making.

We also learned applications of practical skills —carpentry, use of power tools, design ap-plication, painting techniques, interior decoration, public relations, costuming, makeup, accounting, special effects, and sound and video techniques.

Gurnee School District 56Board of Education

Dr. John Hutton, SuperintendentDr. Jim Blockinger, President

Odie Pahl, Vice-PresidentMark Pos, Secretary

Brian Weir, TreasurerHelen Scott, Member

Lynn Schroetter, MemberBecky Kotsinis, Member

Viking Middle SchoolPat Jones, Principal

Ryan Lazar, Assistant Principal

River Trail SchoolDr. Jennifer Glickley, Principal

Maria Moreano, Assistant Principal

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PRESHOW MUSIC

Viking Jazz Ensemble

ACT I

OPENING NUMBER“Here I Go Again” ...................................Whitesnake - David Coverdale & ....................................................................Bernie Marsden from Rock of Ages Performed by Abeni Garner, Cassidy Linna, Annie Laymon, Eryk Relayson & Ensemble

SHOW CHOIR“Africa” .................................................... Music & Lyrics-David Paich & ................................................................... Jeff Porcaro“Blue Moon” ............................................ Music-Richard Rogers & ................................................................... Lyrics-Lorenz Hart“Seasons of Love” .................................... Music & Lyrics - Jonathan Larson

INDIVIDUAL EVENT SHOWCASE

“Some Things Are Meant to Be” ...........Joe DiPietro & Jimmy Roberts From the musical Little Women Performed by Abeni Garner and Zandi Moreano

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SHREK THE MUSICAL“Story of My Life”....................................Fairytale Characters“What’s Up Duloc” ..................................Lord Farquaad and Ensemble“Forever” ...................................................Dragon and Ensemble“Who I’d Be” .............................................Shrek, Fiona and Donkey“Freak Flag ”.............................................Pinocchio and Ensemble“I’m A Believer/Bows” ............................Shrek, Fiona, Donkey and Ensemble

INTERMISSION 30 Minutes

Please enjoy dessert & visit the raffle and auction tables

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SILENT AUCTION AND BIDDING CLOSES AT THE END OF INTERMISSION. PLEASE GET YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS EARLY. Y

ACT II

ROCK OF AGES“We Built This City” .............................. Music & Lyrics: Starship - Bernie ................................................................... Taupin, Martin Page, Dennis Lambert................................................................... & Peter Wolf Performed by Nina Braza, Kelsey Elman, Logan Husko, Erika Relayson, Catrina Torres, & Ensemble

“Wanted Dead or Alive” ......................... Music & Lyrics: Bon Jovi - Jon Bon ................................................................... Jovi & Richie Sambora Performed by Maddux Masopust, Stephanie Alva, Zandi Moreano, & Gisselle Vazquez

“We’re Not Going To Take It Anymore”................................................................... Music & Lyrics: Twisted Sister - Dee Snider Performed by Stephanie Alva, Jessie Binoya, Dylan Baylor, Violet Harrison, Ruha Mahboobipoor, Erika Relayson, Giselle Vazquez, Julia Waelder, Julia Welch & Ensemble

“Harden My Heart” ................................ Music & Lyrics: Quarterflash - Marv Ross Performed by Zandi Moreano

“The Search Is Over”.............................. Music & Lyrics: Survivor - ................................................................... Frankie Sullivan & Jim Peterik Performed by Cassidy Linna & Jondell Vazquez

“Don’t Stop Believin’” ............................ Music & Lyrics: Journey - Steve Perry, ................................................................... Jonathan Cain & Neal Schon Performed by Keivonte Jackson, Abeni Garner, Ruha Mahboobipoor, Maddux Masopust, Zandi Moreano, Eryk Relayson, Julia Waelder & Ensemble

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SHREK THE MUSICAL CAST

Shrek ............................................Eryk Relayson*Princess Fiona .............................Cassidy Linna* & Zandi Moreano*Donkey .........................................Abeni Garner* & Jondell VazquezLord Farquaad .............................Maddux Masopust*

Dancers/Fairy Tale Characters:

Pinocchio.....................................Dylan Baylor*Big Bad Wolf ...............................Jessie Binoya*Mama Bear ..................................Ruha Mahboobipoor*Papa Bear .....................................Jack Yager*Baby Bear ....................................Rhae BinoyaPeter Pan/Dragon ........................Julia WelchPig #1/Teen Fiona .....................Lindsay McCormackPig #2 .........................................JC GozunPig #3 .........................................Madeline BerkeyShoemaker’s Elf ..........................Violet Harrison*Humpty Dumpty .........................Gisselle VazquezSugar Plum Fairy/Gingy.............Stephanie Alva*Tweedledum .................................Keivonte JacksonMad Hatter ..................................Nina BrazaFairy Godmother ........................Naysa RangaiUgly Duckling .............................Erika RelaysonWicked Witch ..............................Molly CummingsWhite Rabbit/Young Fiona .........Abigail Harris

Chorus (Guards and Villagers):

Faith Hintz*, Logan Husko*, Leslie Sandoval, Zoe Scher, Catrina Torres*, Audrey Usher*, Julia Waelder and Ella Zehrung

* denotes International Thespian Honor Society Troupe #88093 Member

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MUD PIT BAND

Trumpet .......................................Skyeleigh Atkinson--WarrenTrombone ....................................Adrian Ruiz--WarrenTrombone ....................................Sean Rector--WarrenTrombone ....................................Nick PattersonAlto Sax .......................................Kiirsti Linna--WarrenTenor Sax ....................................Hailey McDonaldBari & Soprano Sax ....................Theresa Carpentier--WarrenFlute .............................................Ava PaloClarinet ........................................Leslie LopezClarinet ........................................Megan BerkeyClarinet ........................................Nilo SanchezCello ............................................Avery PiktelDrums ..........................................Kaitlyn BoyettPercussion ....................................Theo Raitzer

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ROCK OF AGESCAST

Dancers:Stephanie Alva*, Dylan Baylor*, Julia Bejaoui, Jessie Binoya*, Kelsey Elman*, Zaira Felix, Abeni Garner*, Abigail Harris, Violet Harrison*, Cassidy Linna*, Annie Laymon, Madddux Masopust*, Ruha Mahboobipoor*, Lindsay McCormack, Zandi Moreano*, Jessica Proud, Erika Relayson, Eryk Relayson*, Leslie Sandoval, Catrina Torres*, Julia Welch, Julia Waelder, Gisselle Vazquez, Jondell Vazquez

Chorus: Amy Ackler*, Nina Braza, Analisa Cress, Chloe Dostal, Skylar Harris, Jackson Humulock, Logan Husko*, Keivonte Jackson, Naysa Rangai, Giovanni Tate, Maddy Williams, Jack Yager*

+ denotes Lead* denotes International Thespian Honor Society Troupe #88093 Member

DINNER THEATRECREW

Stage Managers: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faith Hintz* & Kelsey Elman*Asst. Stage Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audrey Usher* & Logan Husko*Makeup: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julianna Donelli, Nancy Fermin, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mariana Gonzalez, Brenda Green, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lydia Holmberg, Kaitlyn McCaughey+, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Claire Venisnik, Jada Walters, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ella ZehrungCostumes: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen Pionke*- Costume Madame, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashley Guillen, Clara Hooker, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Demetria Linder, Stefanie Nisipeanu, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sieanne Spivey, Audrey Usher*+Lighting: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maddie Berkey, Angelo Lebron+, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yesenia Ruiz Sound: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leslie Lopez+, Liam Pinner, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patricia SutorProps:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aubrey Torola+, Jessica Powell, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zoe Scher

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JAZZ ENSEMBLE

SaxophonesAdrian Alba, alto Faith Hintz, altoMaddux Masopust, tenorJoey Umansky, tenorPaola Villagomez, bari

TrumpetJeth MaglasangSam SquiresEli BallEryk Relayson

TromboneAngela TruelsenSean StichaufEmma AtkinsonNick Patterson

BassLance Francisco

Drum SetKaitlyn BoyettZandi Moreano

PianoJemimah Cabuay

RosterAmy AcklerJessie BinoyaAbeni GarnerViolet HarrisonLogan HuskoCassidy LinnaRuha MahboobipoorLeslie MascorroZandi MoreanoEryk RelaysonAnnie SerdarJulia WelchAudrey Usher

SHOW CHOIR

Musical Selections

Africa ...................................................Music & Lyrics - David Paich & Jeff Porcaro

Blue Moon ...........................................Music-Richard Rogers & Lyrics-Lorenz Hart

Seasons of Love ..................................Music & Lyrics - Jonathan Larson

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THESPIAN HONOR SOCIETYTROUPE # 88093

Co-PresidentsCassidy Linna andZandi Moreano

Vice PresidentAbeni Garner

STUDIO 56Viking Drama Parent Support Organization

PresidentsElaine Linna

Vice PresidentLavonna Garner

SecretaryJoy Binoya

Co-TreasurersEmily UsherTerry Moe

TreasurerEryk Relayson

SecretaryAudrey Usher

HistorianKelsey Elman

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THANK YOU

Our sincere Thank You to those who work to support Viking Drama. This program could not happen without your support.

District 56 SupportViking Middle School Administration & Office Staff

Mr. Patrick Jones-Viking School PrincipalRiver Trail School Administration & Office StaffDr. Jennifer Glickley-River Trail School Principal

District 56 Board of Education Dr. John Hutton, SuperintendentDistrict 56 Maintenance Staff

Studio 56 Board Joy BinoyaDain Elman

Patricia HarrisonLavonna Garner

Elaine LinnaTerry Moe

Anne Marie NelsonJane Oye

Geri-Lynn MontellanoFaith Reidinger

Heather ReidingerDavid UsherBen VillafanDebbie Yager

Our Student Servers

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C A S S I D YIt has been such a joy to watch you come out of your shell on

the Viking stage! We can’t wait to see where you go from here. Enjoy your last time on this stage to the fullest!

Love, Dad & Mom, Kiirsti, Jared & Hannah

LIndsay

Congratulations Lindsay on your performance! We are proud of all that you

have accomplished. Keep up the effort and your dreams will come true!

Love, Mom, Dad, Ashley, Chelsea & ‘Jake’

AUDREY

Rock on Audrey!

Love,Mom, Dad,

Elizabeth & Bowie

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GIOVANNIWe can’t say it enough Giovanni, how proud of you we are!!! You continue to take your entire family on an everlasting,

exciting journey.(Sing your heart out kid)

Love, Mom & Dad

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Maddux

Son we could not be more proud of you. Your hard work and determination are admirable. You

put your heart and soul in everything you do. It is so enjoyable to see the pride and fun you

put into your performances. We really do enjoy watching you and your cast mates having fun performing in all the plays. Enjoy your last performance of 8th grade, break a leg son.

Love,Dad, Mom, Kristin, Ryne, MJ & Jessica

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JacksonTo our son Jackson, we are proud of the way you showed your love

for music & singing. This act of bravery demonstrates your courage. You took the next steps to use your divinely given talents.

You have added more skills to your collection. We have watched you change from singing to yourself to singing to an audience.

We hope you continue to pursue your goals & chase your dreams.

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72 / 73 The Ugly Duckling73 / 74 Sight Unseen74 / 75 A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court75 / 76 Curtain Going Up76 / 78 How to Succeed In Business78 / 79 The Emperor’s New Clothes79 / 80 Wheels80 / 81 Sorry, Wrong Number!81 / 82 Ming Lee and the Magic Tree Once upon a Playground82 / 83 Goodbye to the Clown The Patchwork Quilt The Monsters are Due on Maple Street The Shelter Shakespeare‘s Women83 / 84 The Dreams of Jimmy James84 / 85 Sleeping Beauty85 / 86 Androcles and the Lion86 / 87 Wanna Play?!87 / 88 Gaslight Girl88 / 89 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs89 / 90 Annie90 / 91 You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown91 / 92 The Wizard of Oz92 / 93 Free to Be You... and Me93 / 94 Peter Pan94 / 95 Mirth and Mayhem Once on This Island95 / 96 Crying Out Annie Warbucks96 / 97 Our Town Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat97 / 98 Sight Unseen School House Rock, Live!98 / 99 The Hobbit Godspell99 / 00 The 1940’s Radio Hour Bye Bye Birdie00 / 01 A Christmas Carol Pippin01 / 02 Fame Give My Regards to Broadway02 / 03 The Little Prince Honk!03 / 04 UBU Big

04 / 05 Children Of Eden Fools05 / 06 The Wiz The Gift Dinner Theatre Live!06 / 07 Beauty and the Beast Cheaper by the Dozen Dinner Theatre Live!07 / 08 Zombie Prom And Then They Came For Me Dinner Theatre Live!08 / 09 Once Upon a Mattress Harvey Dinner Theatre Live!09 / 10 Singin’ in the Rain Pygmalion Dinner Theatre Live!10 / 11 You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown The Mouse That Roared Dinner Theatre Live - Grease!11 / 12 All Shook Up Leaving Iowa Dinner Theatre Live - West Side Story!12 / 13 Snoopy The Musical The Somewhat True Tales of Robin Hood Dinner Theatre Live - Best of Broadway!13 / 14 13 the Musical Student Directed One Act Plays Dinner Theatre Live - Best of Broadway II!14 / 15 The Addams Family the Musical An Evening of Love Dinner Theatre Live – Best of Broadway III!15 / 16 A Christmas Carol Student Directed One Act Plays Dinner Theater Live16 / 17 James and the Giant Peach Snow Angel Dinner Theater Live – Beautiful17 / 18 SHREK the Musical Cobweb Dreams Dinner Theater Live – Rock of Ages

The Viking TraditionSince 1972,

Highest Quality Middle School Theatre

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Director’s Notes:

On behalf of Viking Drama, I welcome you to our final production of the 2017–2018 sea-son. How fast can you put together a Two Act show? Four weeks is the answer. This is the thirteen season of Dinner Theatre Live and I truly love and appreciate this event. The show changes things up with the inclusion of the Show Choir and Jazz Ensemble, which makes it something special. Dinner Theatre is a bittersweet experience. Sweet, because we get to showcase some truly remarkable talent from Viking and River Trail schools and it is the end, at least for two months, of late dinners and little sleep for many of us. Bitter, because I am watching our eighth graders move on to high school and always leave a tremendous void. We will miss them!

After some remarkable dinner music by the Viking Jazz Ensemble, we open Act I with a number from the Tony nominated musical Rock of Ages. The kids have just been having a blast with this show. For me, it is a return to some great music from my younger days and the clothes and hairstyles that truly defined the 1980s (what were we thing). Next, Show Choir will show us just what they are made of with a delightful selection of pop music. Viking Drama will proudly present Abeni Garner and Zandi Moreano performing their competi-tion duet piece, which received a one or excellent rating. Act I closes with an exciting return to SHREK the musical. I really have a soft spot for this show and cast. Act II we return to the incomparable music of the 1980s with more from Rock of Ages. Once again, we have worked very hard to bring you the best. Enjoy and BUY, BUY, BUY!

Pam Gaul, thank you for making every student look good on stage, even when dancing might not be his or her calling. Mark Oestreich, thank you for giving students a voice and for being my right hand man. Phil Hintz, thank you for coming back and directing our pit band, when your schedule is so very busy. Steven Boswell and Glenn Eikenberry thank you for joining us with your very talented musicians. Thank you to my family for their continued patience and support. Thank you to the MANY parents who have helped with this event, but especially to Mrs. Linna who has gone above and beyond. We couldn’t do this without all of you parents, volunteers and dedicated students.

Finally, students you continually inspire, surprise, and amuse me. Break-a-leg in high school 8th graders. You will be missed. This show belongs to the students who give it life!

~Theatre is Life~ Mrs. P.

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For supporting Viking Drama

Theatre

Cinderella and the Substitute

Fairy Godmother.

Don’t miss Viking Drama at Gurnee Days this August

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