beauty and the beast-greendale

1Beauty and the Beast

Greendale High School Theatrepresents

Directed by ERIC R. CHRISTIANSENChoreographer KARL MILLERMusic Director DONNA KUMMER Pit Orchestra Director TOM REIFENBERGCostume Designer KATHY ANDRZEJEWSKILighting & Settings Designer ERIC R. CHRISTIANSENProduction Stage Manager KATE REAM

Disney’s Beauty and the BeastIs presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684

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Originally Directed byRobert Jess Roth

Originally Produced byDisney Theatrical Productions

Music byAlan Menken

Lyrics byHoward Ashman

& Tim Rice

Book byLinda

Woolverton


THE CAST

NARRATOR ...................................................................................................................... Burg Hughes MAURICE .........................................................................................................................Peter Crapitto BELLE ................................................................................................................................... Kamilah Lay BEAST ..............................................................................................................................Joe Jankowski GASTON ....................................................................................................................... Nick Meythaler LEFOU .............................................................................................................................. Evan McVann SILLY GIRLS ...................................................................... Amy Baumgardner, Meghan McVann, Andja Potkonjak, Djuka Potkonjak, Sarah TakacsMONSIEUR D’ARQUE ................................................................................................... Burg Hughes BABETTE ................................................................................................................................. Clara Faile LUMIERE ......................................................................................................................... Alec Lachman COGSWORTH ......................................................................................................................Wil Raasch MADAME DE LA GRANDE BOUCHE ..............................................................Rebecca Carvalho MRS. POTTS ............................................................................................................ Katharine Loomis CHIP ........................................................................................................................................ Carol Yang OLD BEGGAR WOMAN ............................................................................................. Miranda Joslin ENSEMBLE ......................................................... Lizzy Braley, Kirstan Brodie, Marisa Catalano, Joe Czerwinski, Kristin Eul, Jack Fennimore, Zoe Gaspar, Nicole Gore, Rachel Grabowski, Jenna Gradinjan, Ashley Hess, Miranda Joslin, Kate Jungers, Hail Kazik, Katie Korek, Kelly Korek, Miranda Krasinski, Mara Kuzmanovic, Allison Lemke, Nikki Miller, Holly Mudrock, Lauren Nitka, Brittany Nycz, Matt Przybylski, Natalie Ricciardi, Sydney Rosengarten, Sarah Scheuer, Michaela Taychert, Christy Thomas, Alyssa ZizzoDANCE CAPTAINS ............................................................Mara Kuzmanovic, Meghan McVann

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

Any video recording made of this performance by GHS is authorized for personal, at-home, non-commercial use only. The sale or distribution of such

recording is strictly prohibited under federal copyright law

Please turn off all cell phones. No texting during the performance.

PIT ORCHESTR A

Violin 1Lauren AttewellSami Kosarzycki

Violin 2Roman KosarzyckiMark Fuller

CelloJosh BaerwaldBritta CarloniEmma Sanfilippo

BassGibby O’Keefe

FluteKaitlyn ShaughnessyEmily Perszyk

OboeGlenna Gransee

ClarinetAmanda JonasJeffrey JacobsEllie MatelSabrina Wolf

Bass ClarinetJoy Przybylski

TrumpetKevin St. MartinMatt GrieshopSara Schunck

TromboneWill KivlinBen Kilps

HornAnn ThomasSarah HopeflRebecca Miller

KeyboardsAlison BekolayDavid HeinenAlex Thode

PercussionAndy BudziszekAdam SchaeferSarah Groh

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MUSICAL NUMBERS

Act IOverture............................................................................................................................. OrchestraPrologue ..........................................................................................................Narrator, OrchestraBelle ...............................................................................Belle, Gaston, Silly Girls, TownspeopleNo Matter What ....................................................................................................... Belle, MauriceNo Matter What (Reprise) ................................................................................................MauriceMe ..................................................................................................................................Gaston, BelleBelle (Reprise) ............................................................................................................................BelleIs This Home? .............................................................................................................................BelleIs This Home? (Reprise) ..................................................................................................Mrs. PottsGaston ........................................................................LeFou, Gaston, Silly Girls, TownspeopleGaston (Reprise) ......................................................................................................Gaston, LeFouHow Long Must This Go On? ...............................................................................................BeastBe Our Guest ...........................................................Lumière, Mrs. Potts, Enchanted ObjectsIf I Can’t Love Her .....................................................................................................................Beast

Act IIEntr’acte ............................................................................................................................. OrchestraSomething There ...........................................Belle, Beast, Lumière, Mrs. Potts, CogsworthHuman Again ...................................... Lumière, Mme de la Grande Bouche, Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts, Babette, Chip, Enchanted ObjectsMaison des Lunes ............................................................ Gaston, LeFou, Monsieur D’ArqueBeauty and the Beast .....................................................................................................Mrs. PottsIf I Can’t Love Her (Reprise) ..................................................................................................BeastA Change In Me .........................................................................................................................BelleThe Mob Song ..........................................................................................Gaston, TownspeopleIs This Home? (Reprise) ...........................................................................................................BelleTransformation/Finale .........................................................................Prince, Belle, Company

There will be one 15-minute intermission

SPEC IAL THANKS

Lori KorekLori HessLynn MeythalerLaura McVannWayne CzerwinskiLynn CrapittoNeil & Debbie StaszakTerry HoffmanWendy LayJeanne ChristiansenDr. William HughesSteve LodesKatie PetersenNathan JoyntShane HansenJenny HopkinsCarol DardisClaudette Van ErtKarla Geiger

Julie McFaulBrian KoffarnusSteve CoombsJim MerkovichGHS Custodian StaffGSD Maintenance StaffJackie SchweitzerGreendale Park & RecJohn BlyBill AttewellGreendale Chamber of CommerceClearwing, Inc.Marta Johnson and Spencer

Community Theatre Costume ShopMichael Stoddard & DSHA TheatreCommunity Theatre WorksAria ThorntonRuss KampaTeresa Drews

All Parents and Family of Cast & Crew Members for their help, support & encouragement


PRODUCTION STAFF & VOLUNTEERS

STAGE MANAGERSKate Ream, Production Stage ManagerSarah Johnson, Assistant Stage

Manager Jedd Spidell, Assistant Stage Manager

RUNNING CREW-LIGHTS Kelly Swinghamer, Board OperatorMatthew Stock, Front Spot OperatorDan Kampa, Front Spot OperatorMatt Neis, Tower Spot OperatorCedric Olinger, Tower Spot OperatorAbigayle McClendon

SOUNDJenny Yaccarino, Board OperatorHannah Lemke

PROPSBrianna Cannistra, Props MistressGrant HolsteShawn JenjakJordyn Bailey

GRIPS (Stage Hands) and DRESSERSPaige BednarzNicci BudachKimmy BudachLauren ButkiewiczJohanna DeWaltTyler DworakNicasio GomezAshley KempkenEmma MarkertMarilyn NazarethMarie OvereemSierra PerryGevork SeifertMaki ShimoyamaBen SternerMichael Wentland

SETS & LIGHTSMr. John Bly, Master CarpenterMr. Russ Kampa, Master Electrician

Cris AndujarJordyn BaileyPaige BednarzLizzie BraleyKirstan Brodie

Kimmy BudachNicci BudachLauren ButkiewiczBrianna CannistraCalli CragoeJohanna DeWaltTyler DworakNicasio GomezCelia GonzalezSarah GrohMaggie HacklMeggie HallCaroline HawleyGrant HolsteGrace IrwinShawn JenjakSarah JohnsonDan KampaAlex KayAshley KempkenSebastien Kitzke Katie KorekKamilah LayEmma MarkertEllie MatelAlex MinikAriana MossMarilyn NazarethMatt NeisLauren NitkaCedric OlingerMarie OvereemMatthew ParishSierra PerryKate ReamRose RiccaNatalie RicciardiEmma SanfilippoDan SeastrandGevork SeifertMaki ShimoyamaJedd SpidellBen Sterner Matthew StockKelly SwinghamerOlivia TysonIzzy VillafuerteMichael WentlandJenni YaccarinoBecca Young


COSTUME CONSTRUCTIONKathy AndrzejewskiTerry HoffmanJudy KrajniakKathy NitkaLynn MeythalerLinda Thomas

Special assistance with design andfabrication of enchanted objects:Laura HughesRon Raasch

COSTUME RENTALCertain Enchanted Items Courtesy of Spencer Community Theatre Costume

ShopDSHA High School and Community

Theatre Works Michael Stoddard, Director Aria Thornton, Designer

WIGS AND HAIRSTYLESTeresa DrewsNada Potkonjak (Silly Girls)

PROJECTION ARTISTSCelia GonzalezNikki MillerLauren NitkaOlivia Tyson

SCENIC ARTISTSBrian BzdawkaLauren Nitka

TICKET SALESLori Korek, ChairKent KorekDebbie StaszakNeil StaszakSeatyourself.bizCast, Crew & Student Volunteers

TECH REHEARSAL DINNERSLynn Meythaler, ChairLori HessJeana KivlinLori KorekLinda MurphyColleen RosengartenMary ScheuerNeil StaszakDebbie Staszak… and many many more …

PROGRAM & PUBLICITYLynn Crapitto, ChairNeil StaszakDebbie StaszakWayne CzerwinskiFootlights.com

RAFFLE FUNDRAISERLori Hess, Chair… and many generous theatre families

and friends

CONCESSIONSLaura McVann, Chair

PRODUCTION PHOTOGRAPHYFroPhoto – Mark Frohna

HOUSENick DaVia, Auditorium Manager

PRODUCTION STAFF & VOLUNTEERS (c o n t.)

Mrs. A

You are the best!


B IOGR APHIES

Kathy Andrzejewski (Costume Designer). Mrs. A. is ever so thankful for: her family for their love and support, Jeri for her priceless counsel, Terry for her never-ending hours of sewing, Mr. C. for his words of encouragement and the students for their trust. Enjoy this enchanted show!

Amy Baumgardner (Silly Girl). Aren’t you just so excited to see Gaston?! Too bad that Belle is there. If only he had eyes for a thespian, like Amy!

I’d be much more okay with that. She’s been involved with 10 GHS productions! And soon to be 12 by the year’s end! Oooh! Gaston’s here! I need to go! Enjoy the show! PS: love you, Mom!

Lizzy Braley (Ensemble). Lizzy, a freshman, is appearing in her second GHS Theatre production. She hopes you enjoy

the show.

Kirstan Brodie (Ensemble). Kirstan, a sophomore, is thrilled to be performing in her first GHS musical. She has previously

performed in two other GHS Theatre productions, MACBETH and ONCE IN A LIFETIME. As always, she has had a blast working with the amazing cast and crew. She is grateful to everyone for their hard work, and hopes you enjoy the show!

Rebecca Carvalho (Madame de la Grande Bouche). Rebecca is excited to be ending her senior year in her third GHS musical.

She hopes you will listen to an aria while you wait! Enjoy the show!

Marisa Catalano (Ensemble). This is Marisa’s first musical! She is thrilled to be in this production and is excited for everybody to see it.

She hopes you enjoy the show!

Eric Christiansen (Director; Lighting & Set Designer). This is Mr. Christiansen’s tenth year at GHS, where he teaches Theatre and English. His theatre education has included professional theatre training programs at The National Theatre Institute (O’Neill Theatre Center, New London, CT), what is now the Brown University/Trinity Rep Consortium, Providence, RI, and a Master’s Degree in Theatre Directing from the Chicago College of Perform-ing Arts, Roosevelt University. He is delighted to be serving Greendale and its wonderful students.

Peter Crapitto (Maurice). Peter, a junior, is appearing in his 6th show with GHS Theatre. He has also previously per-

formed outside of Greendale with Soulstice Theatre, most recently in their production of SEUSSICAL. He’s super-excited for this show, and couldn’t have wanted a better cast and crew to work with.

Kamilah Lay wishes to thank GHS’ cast/crew, Mr. Christiansen, Mr. Miller, Mr. Reifenberg, Mrs. Andrzejewski, Mrs. Drews & Ms. Kummer for their amazing support. Kamilah is dedicating her performances to Mr. & Mrs. Dukes’ nurturing of the arts in memory of their music-loving grandson, Cameron, who passed away last June at age 14, as well as her grandma’s friend Hubert Sumlin 11/16/31 to 12/4/11, legendary blues guitarist. “Home & free...”


B IOGR APHIES (c o n t.)

Joe Czerwinski (Ensemble). Joe, a junior, is very excited to be part of the ensemble in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Joe has

previously appeared in THE PAJAMA GAME, ONCE IN A LIFETIME, MACBETH, and a few other shows outside of GHS. Joe also likes talking in third person and Joe hopes you enjoy the show!

Kristin Eul (Ensemble). Ecstatic does not even begin to describe Kristin’s feeling towards this show. Kristin, a senior, is

excited to perform in her third show and second musical, here at the G. Theatre has easily become Kristin’s favorite high school memory and she is regretful when she thinks about how

she did not do it all four years. This show has been a blast for Kristin and her theatre family. She has grown so close to the cast and will miss them all very much after the show. She wishes everyone to break a leg and hopes you all enjoy the show!

Clara Faile (Babette). Clara, a sophomore, is beyond excited to be performing in her fourth produc-tion at GHS, having

previously appeared in ONCE IN A LIFETIME (Phyllis Fontaine), THE PAJAMA GAME (Ensemble) and MACBETH (First Witch). It’s been a joy for Clara as she landed her role of Babette, the feather-duster. She would like to thank the cast, crew and pit for all of their hard work. She hopes you enjoy this magical production!



Jack Fennimore (Ensemble). From Shakespeare to Disney, GHS Theatre has brought Jack a diverse collection of roles and experi-

ences. He’s been Fleance--son of Banquo, a hideous Cyclops, a police chief, a Hollywood big wig, and now dances through Disney as a rough and tough butcher’s assistant and an enchanted plate. Enjoy!

Zoe Gaspar (Ensemble). Zoe, a sophomore, is very happy to be in the 2012 musical. Previously, she appeared in ONCE

IN A LIFETIME, THE PAJAMA GAME,

MACBETH, 3 GMS plays and as an orphan in the 2010 GHS musical ANNIE. Zoe wants to thank her parents and friends for supporting her in the production.

Nicole Gore (Ensemble). Nicole, a senior, is very excited for her first GHS musical. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is her

favorite Disney movie so she is thrilled to help bring it to life onstage. Nicole had an amazing time getting to know her fellow cast mates and wishes that she would have been involved in the musical sooner! She would like to thank the entire cast, crew, pit, Mr. Christansen, Karl, and Donna for making this such an incredible experience.



Rachel Grabowski (Ensemble). This is Rachel’s second performance in a musical at GHS. After being in THE PAJAMA GAME last

year, she is looking forward to her ensemble roll in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. This has been an amazing experience and she looks forward to being in future productions. “Don’t believe her? Ask the dishes.”

Jenna Gradinjan (Ensemble). Jenna is thrilled to be a part of GHS Theatre’s produc-tion of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.

She has been on the Pom team for 3 years and loves dancing and being a part of theatre. She wants to thank her directors for helping with the show! She hopes you enjoy the show as much as she does!

Ashley Hess (Ensemble). Ashley, a junior, is ecstatic to be appearing in this production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, her sixth

GHS production. Being her favorite musical since she was little, she can’t even begin to describe how thrilled she is to be performing! Unending thanks to Mr. C, Karl, Donna, Mrs. A, the cast, the crew, and everyone who made this such a fantastic experience.



Burgoyne Hughes III (Narrator; Monsieur D’Arque). Burgoyne is very excited to be playing the parts of the Narrator and

Monsieur D’Arque. This is Burgoyne’s 7th GHS Theatre production and he is thrilled to have the chance to be in another great show. He hopes you enjoy this amazing production!

Joe Jankowski (Beast). Joseph, a senior, is excited to be playing such a prestigious role in his first theatrical performance. He

has had a blast preparing for the show, and he hopes you enjoy!

Sarah Johnson (Assistant Stage Manager). Sarah is a junior this year and is participating in her fifth GHS show. She is jazzed to be

the Assistant Stage Manager for another show. She is very glad to work with such a great cast and crew. Enjoy the show!

Miranda Joslin (Beggar Woman; Ensemble). Miranda, a junior, is thrilled to be a part of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, one of her favorite

shows and her third production here at GHS. She would like to give a special thanks to this amazing cast, crew, and pit for all their hard work in making this show a truly “enchanting” experience.



Kate Jungers (Ensemble). Kate, a junior, is thrilled to be a part of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, her third musical theatre production

at GHS. She thanks everyone who has helped to make this show a success and she hopes you enjoy the show!

Hail Kazik (Ensem-ble). Hail, a sophomore, is thrilled to be performing with such wonderful cast members and

directors this year. He thinks it is an absolute pleasure to be a part of this process. He wishes that you enjoy the atmosphere of the performance.

Katie Korek (Ensemble). Katie, a sophomore, is ecstatic to be in her fourth production at GHS. Previously seen in ONCE IN A

LIFETIME, THE PAJAMA GAME, and MACBETH, she is excited to be part of this enchanted show. She’d like to thank Mr. C., everyone who worked so hard to make this show a success, and the entire cast for all the fun and memories.

Kelly Korek (Ensemble). While she is excited to be appearing in her 11th production, Kelly is also sad that her time on

the GHS stage is coming to an end. Lifelong friendships and amazing memories have been made here, and she would like to thank Mr. C and all the members of her theatre family, past and present, for making the last four years the best of her life.

Miranda Krasinski (Ensemble). Miranda, a senior, is performing in her second musical. She is very excited for this show because

it’s well known, which will make it even more unforgettable to the audience. Break a leg to all crew and cast :)

Donna Kummer (Music Director). Donna Kummer has been involved in over 150 theatrical productions in the Milwaukee area over the past 20 years. She provided musical direc-tion at Modjeska Youth Theatre for 9 years for shows which included CATS, DREAMGIRLS, and WEST SIDE STORY. She also currently works with Skylight Musical Theatre in their Teaching Artist program, bringing hands-on musical projects to public and private schools. Donna has worked with numerous professional, community and school theatres including Sunset Playhouse, In Tandem Theatre and Carroll University. Donna’s conducting credits include EVITA, CHESS, and SEUSSICAL. She also frequently directs from the keyboard for such shows as FANTASTICKS, AIDA, and 175 performances of I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE! Don-na also serves as the Director of Music for Plymouth UCC Church in Milwaukee and the conductor of Wauwatosa Com-munity Band and Tosa Jazz.

Mara Kuzmanovic (Ensemble; Dance Captain). Mara is ecstatic to be a member of the ensemble and dance captain of this year’s

production BEAUTY AND THE BEAST! Her past GHS Theatre performances include THE PAJAMA GAME (Ensemble), ANNIE (Servant), THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Louisa) and OLIVER! (Orphan). She thanks everyone who has helped make this production such a success and she hopes you enjoy the show!



Alec Lachman (Lumière). Alec, a senior, is performing as Lumière in his final musical at GHS. He is extremely excited to be a part

of this amazing production. He hopes you all will “Be Our Guests” and enjoy the hard work of the cast, crew, and pit. So sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

Kamilah Lay (Belle). Kamilah’s passions include theatre, film, television and violin performance, as well as community service. She’s

honored to have appeared previously on the GHS stage in ANNIE (Annie) and THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Brigitta). Kamilah aspires to connect, learn and grow as new opportunities present themselves. Her CV is available on www.imdb.com

Allison Lemke (Ensemble). Allison is thrilled to be taking part in her first musical at GHS! She would like to thank the cast, crew,

Donna, Karl and Mr. C for all the time and work they put into the show. She would also like to thank her family and friends for supporting her. Please enjoy the show!

Katharine Loomis (Mrs. Potts). Katharine, a junior, is appearing in her second musical production at GHS. Playing her favorite

role yet-- a singing teapot--she would like to thank her family and friends for their support as well as the amazing cast, crew, pit and staff. She hopes you enjoy the show! P.S. Chip, you’re the best!



Evan McVann (LeFou). Evan, a junior, enjoys the theatre and has performed with GHS in the PAJAMA GAME, SOUND OF

MUSIC, and ANNIE. He also performed in LA BOHEME with the Skylight Musical Theatre. Ironically, his first role was “Chip” in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST with Greendale Community Theater. He plays the clarinet and enjoys history.

Megan McVann (Silly Girl, Ensemble; Dance Captain). Meghan, a senior, is so excited to finish off her last GHS Musical with

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Her favorite roles in High School were Susan in ONCE IN A LIFETIME, Renfield in DRACULA, and the “Steam Heat” dancer in THE PAJAMA

GAME. She also dances, sings, and plays the saxophone and cello. She wants to thank her family and friends for cheering her on, but mostly her father for always supporting her even as he watches in the front row in heaven.

Nick Meythaler (Gaston). Nicholas, a senior, is very excited to play the dashing rogue Gaston in his final GHS Musical,

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Nicholas has been in every GHS production since his freshman year and hopes that these experiences will benefit him in the future, wherever it may take him. He is honored to work beside a wonderful cast and crew, and would like to thank Mr. Christiansen, Mrs. Andrzejewski and all the workers and volunteers who have made this show possible. Sit back, relax and enjoy.



Nikki Miller (Ensemble). Nikki is really excited to be in her first GHS musical and would like to thank her friends and family

for supporting her. She hopes every-one enjoys the show.

Karl Miller (Choreographer). Karl has been active in Milwaukee Theatre for over 30 years as an Actor, Dancer, Singer, Choreographer, Director and Teacher. Karl has choreographed for many Professional, Community and High School Theatres. He has worked at Homestead (16 years), Wauwatosa West (4 years), Oconomowoc (5 years), Whitnall (2 years) and single shows with Cudahy, Brookfield Central and Slinger. This is Karl’s 7th show with GHS Theatre. Past shows include THE PAJAMA GAME, ANNIE, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, KISS ME, KATE and SWEET CHARITY. Karl has choreographed THE THREEPENNY OPERA, SPEECH AND DEBATE and URI-NETOWN for UW Whitewater and will return in early 2013 to choreograph THE DROWSEY CHAPERONE. Karl has also choreographed CURTAINS and CINDERELLA for Concordia University. He has directed CARNIVAL and YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN for First Stage Children’s Theatre Musical Company Class and Young Company. He has also choreographed EINSTEIN: HERO OF THE MIND, THE MAGIC MRS. PIGGLE WIGGLE, GIGGLE, GIGGLE, QUACK and MY SON PINOCCHIO for First Stage. Karl is Lead Teacher for the Musical Theatre classes at First Stage and also is a teaching artist for The Skylight Music Theatre Education Department. Upcoming projects for Karl are choreographing THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Whitnall High School in March and, as an actor, you can see Karl as Caliban in THE TEMPEST this March and April at Off The Wall Theatre and

as Leon Czolgosz in Stephen Sond-heim’s ASSASSINS in May at Windfall Theatre. Karl is the 2010/2011 TOMMY Award recipient for Best Choreogra-pher for Oconomowoc’s production of BYE, BYE, BIRDIE. Karl studied dance at Dance Spectrum, William Reilly School of Ballet and The Milwaukee Perform-ing Arts School.

Holly Mudrock (Ensemble). Holly, a senior, is ecstatic to be in her third theatre production at GHS. She has been dancing for 12 years

and is a member of the Greendale Poms Team for her fourth year. She thanks Mr. Christiansen, Karl, Donna and the whole cast for their support and hard work, and she hopes you all enjoy the show!

Lauren Nitka (Ensemble). Lauren is pleased to be in another show at GHS. Her favorite roles from the past have included a

cranky waitress in THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR and the arrogant, over-the-top gossip columnist, Helen Hobart, in ONCE IN A LIFETIME. Enjoy the show!

Brittany Nycz (Ensemble). Brittany, a senior, is extreme-ly excited to be performing in the GHS musical BEAUTY AND THE

BEAST. This will be her third musical, previously appearing in ANNIE as a Maid and in THE PAJAMA GAME Ensemble. She is grateful to be working with such an amazing cast, crew and pit. She would like to thank Mr. Christiansen, Karl and Donna for making this such a great experience that she will never forget, and hopes you all enjoy the show!



Andja Potkonjak (Silly Girl). Andja, a sophomore, is so excited to be in this year’s production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST! This is her

first show as a high-schooler and she would like to thank the cast for making her experience so fun and memorable. Enjoy the show!

Djuka Potkonjak (Silly Girl). Djuka, a junior, is thrilled that she got a part in this year’s production of BEAUTY AND THE

BEAST. This is her second musical at

GHS and she loves being with all the cast/crew members often. Thank you all and enjoy the show!

Matt Przybylski (Ensemble). Matt, a sophomore, is excited to be in his fourth show at GHS! He was previously in MACBETH, THE

PAJAMA GAME, and ONCE IN A LIFETIME. Matt would like to thank the cast, the crew, the pit, Mrs. A, Donna, Karl, and Mr. C for all their hard work. He hopes you enjoy the show!



Wil Raasch (Cogsworth). Over time, Wil has now wound up to be this iconic pendulum clock,The manic

Majordomo with the occasional tick-tock.

He gets uptight from Lumière, but friendship still comes through

It’s up to Cogsworth to bring the laughter to you.

This classic Disney tale is sure to play with emotions,

So, for this enchanted night, the gears are in motion.

A thanks goes out to all for their exquisite work,

And to obscure objects for their funky quirks.

Kate Ream (Production Stage Manager). Kate is overjoyed to be participating in her 5th and final show at GHS. She would

like to thank all the cast, crew, and pit for their overwhelming hard work in order to create the best show possible. Enjoy the show!

Tom Reifenberg (Pit Orchestra Conduc-tor). Tom is in his 11th year as Director of Bands at GHS, directing the seven-time defending WSMA Class AA State March-ing Band Champions. He received his music education degree in 2001 from UW-Whitewater and his master’s degree in music education from Boston University in 2009. Tom is also the co-founder of the Greendale Community Theatre and has music-directed shows with First Stage, Waukesha Civic Theatre, the Shorewood Players, and the Normal In Schools project.



Natalie Ricciardi (Ensemble). Natalie has played Pepper in ANNIE, Mara in THE PAJAMA GAME and now plays Sausage Curl Girl, a

Gargoyle, Taloolah the Egg Timer and Jackie the Waitress in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. She gives her deepest thanks to everyone in her crazy life for all the support. Enjoy the show, rock and roll!

Sydney Rosengarten (Ensemble). Sydney, a sophomore, is completely thrilled to be in her fifth GHS Theatre

production, previously appearing in ANNIE, MACBETH, THE PAJAMA GAME and ONCE IN A LIFETIME. She would like to thank the cast, crew and pit for their hard work and dedication to this show. She had a great time rehearsing it. She’d like to thank her family and friends and everyone coming to these shows for showing their support for GHS Theatre. Enjoy the Show! :)

Sarah Scheuer (Ensemble). Sarah, a junior, is very excited to be in her third GHS musical, previously appear-ing in ANNIE and

THE PAJAMA GAME in her freshman and sophomore years. Sarah really enjoys being a part of musicals because she loves performing (dancing, especially) and really enjoys watching months of hard work and practice culminate into such an amazing show. Sarah feels very privileged to be involved in the GHS Theatre and would especially like to thank Mr. C, Karl, and Donna for their incredible patience and willingness to share their experiences, expertise, and talent. She hopes you enjoy one of her favorite Disney shows on stage!

Jedd Spidell (Assistant Stage Manager). Jedd, a junior, hopes you enjoy the show.

Sarah Takacs (Silly Girl). This is Sarah’s 3rd show at GHS and she couldn’t be more excited. She was a proud member of the cast

of ANNIE and THE PAJAMA GAME as well and knows this show will top all the others. She is so proud of this cast and loves everyone. Break a leg!



Michaela Taychert (Ensemble). Michaela, a sophomore, is having so much fun doing her first show with GHS Theatre.

She looks forward to doing more theatre performances in the future and thanks everybody who made BEAUTY AND THE BEAST possible.

Christy Thomas (Ensemble). Christy, a sophomore, is very excited to be a part of her first GHS musical. She has been watching

the productions at GHS since she was very young and cannot wait to perform on stage.

Carol Yang (Chip). Carol, a freshman, is appearing in her first musical at GHS, having previously been First Page in the 2011 Fall Play

ONCE IN A LIFETIME. She is very excited and hopes that you all enjoy the musical! Carol would like to thank the cast, crew, Mr. C, Karl and Donna for making this show successful.

Alyssa Zizzo (Ensemble). Alyssa is very excited to be in her second GHS musical. She would like to thank her devoted friends,

parents and sisters for all of their love and support. She hopes you enjoy the show as much as she does!

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Hospital

Benefactor2007 GHS Senior ClassBucko Family TrustMike & Barb MinterThe Stimac Family2009 Cast & Friends of

Sound of MusicThe Andrzejewski FamilyShirley McCannThe Lange FamilyGreendale Education

AssociationThe Vickery FamilySteve DeClark & Jane

MatenaerCollege Park PTOJohn and Teri BillRon & Sue BekkenThe Shoppe Around the

Corner

Devcic FamilyScott and Susan

GerardinJacqueline & Harvey

SchweitzerMrs. Mary ShimoyamaThe Postotnik FamilyNeil & Deborah StaszakClearwing ProductionsElaine EisnerGreendale

Entertainment Association

The Koch FamilyThe Scott FamilyUnited CFU Lodges of

Grtr MilwDavid Bellrichard

DirectorGlynis Thompson2010 Cast & Friends of

AnnieSteve & Kim NicholsVicki McCormick &

FamilyRoss WorzallaEileen JobDick & Betty KrollThe Machi FamilyTony & Ellen MyersThe Pfisterer FamilyThe Treviranus FamilyJohn & Susan Zientek

DesignerThe Loeding FamilyMary & Joel StachowskiAlchemist TheatreDoug & Lori HessThe JuleysThe Rizzo Family2011 Cast & Friends of

Once in a Lifetime1999 Cast of Joseph2004 Cast of the Music

ManPaul & Elsa Clemente &

FamilySue & Frank Di VilioLarry & Joyce KortaMr. & Mrs. David PavelaSue Perkins

Z. George SlupskiTheatre AlumniThe Turay/Sugden Family

& ChildrenThe Wanezek FamilyDebby WeyerJeff & Karen JordanKathy FeulingThe Helm FamilyKent & Lori KorekTimothy & Jill BemisBetty FerchoffBrian & Donna O’KeefePaul & Marianne ThielenSound of Music Parents2000 Cast of Seasons of

the HeartIn honor of the Myers

FamilyMrs. Barbara ArmstrongTom Bierbach/Theresa

BelloneCanterbury PWCChristine FredricksonJohn & Christine

HedstromHighland View PTOMike & Nancy KraseMs. Dorothy MurphyRaasch/Krajniak FamilySharon SharkoMia & Guenther Toska

Stage ManagerJudy FonsMrs. Linda AltheideThe Endter FamilyLees Psychological

ServicesColleen HammererSylvia DruzinskiMrs. Linda GorskiKrenz FamilyMarcus StimacThe Wahhab FamilyThe Wilde FamilyMrs. Cora BahrMrs. Bonnie ColorezMrs. Sue Martin-SteinerMrs. Helen MikesMs. Mary Ann GorskiMs. Darlene Kramer

Show your support for the GHS Theatre by purchasing raffle tickets to win one of these great prizes.

Milwaukee Bucks TicketsBelle Princess Basket

Partylite Basketipod Touch

Lemonade Stand in a BasketOutback Steak House Gift Certificate

Red Lobster Gift CertificatePampered Chef Grilling package

Nikon CameraMovie Night – Marcus Gift Card

Happy St. Patrick’s Day – Mo’s Gift CardDoggie Goodies

Harley Gift Card and Harley itemsRicardo’s Gift Card and tickets to both of the

GHS Theatre shows next yearMickey Mouse Items

Wine BasketCoffee Lovers Basket

Dooney & Bourke Disney WristletGolfers Basket

Goodnight Baby BasketGHS Garden Props

Tickets: $2.00 each or 6 for $10.00 orBest Value 13 for $20.00

Tickets are on sale prior to each show and during intermission.

Proceeds benefit the GHS Theatre DepartmentThanks for your support!

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