Tanner, BREAK A LEG!

You're the man brother.

Monte

Tanner, Good luck and have fun. I'm so proud of you!

Love , your #1 fan on the field and on the stage,

Maria

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February 28 & March 1, 2007

7pm

based on a novel by Louisa M. Alcott

by John D. Ravold

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LLLLOUISA M. ALCOTTOUISA M. ALCOTTOUISA M. ALCOTTOUISA M. ALCOTT

Louisa Alcott was born on November 29, 1832. Later her family moved to Boston, Massachu-setts where her father set up the Temple School. In 1886 Louisa Alcott wrote Little Women, which was based on her own experiences as a child with three sis-ters. By writing Little Women Louisa helped her fami-lies financial problem. She wrote many other books including Old Fashioned Girl, Little Men, and Jo’s Boys. After suffering with mercury poison most of her life Louisa Alcott died at the age of 56 on March 6, 1888.

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AAAAlyssa Magnone (Student Director)lyssa Magnone (Student Director)lyssa Magnone (Student Director)lyssa Magnone (Student Director) Alyssa Magnone has been a member of Prexie Performers for the past two years. Previously, she has been Prop Mistress and Co-Set Designer for Christmas Coast to Coast, Stage Manager for Barefoot in the Park, and is Student Director for the current production of Little Women. She is excited for the play and wishes every-one luck and sends her love to the whole cast and crew.

MMMMiss LaQuatra (Assistant Director)iss LaQuatra (Assistant Director)iss LaQuatra (Assistant Director)iss LaQuatra (Assistant Director) Miss Brandy LaQuatra has been the as-sistant director of the Prexie Performers since 2005. She can always count on the cast and crew to bring a smile to her face, after a long day. Enjoy the moment. Love, “The Little Woman”

Ms. Totty (Director)Ms. Totty (Director)Ms. Totty (Director)Ms. Totty (Director) Ms. Totty has been the director of the Prexie Performers since 1988. She is very proud of her little women (and men).

DIRECTORSDIRECTORSDIRECTORSDIRECTORS

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Elliot Eakin Elliot Eakin Elliot Eakin Elliot Eakin (Set Construction/ Lights)(Set Construction/ Lights)(Set Construction/ Lights)(Set Construction/ Lights) Eliott Eakin is a junior at Washington High School; this is his second production with the Prexie Performers. He built the set for Barefoot in the Park & Little Women. Elliot is also running the lights for this production.

JJJJaclyn Wilson aclyn Wilson aclyn Wilson aclyn Wilson (Program Designer)(Program Designer)(Program Designer)(Program Designer) Jaclyn is a freshman at Wash High and is excited to be helping with the program for Little Women. Jaclyn wishes the entire cast luck in Little Women and hopes that everyone enjoys themselves. She also hopes to be involved in future Prexie Per-former productions.

VVVVanessa Blackhurst anessa Blackhurst anessa Blackhurst anessa Blackhurst (Stage Manager)(Stage Manager)(Stage Manager)(Stage Manager) This is Vanessa Blackhurst’s first production with the Prexie Perform-ers, and she is the stage manager. She would like like to thank Ms. Totty, Miss LaQuatra, the cast, and Jillian for her long car rides. She wishes the whole cast luck in the play.

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Good Evening and Welcome!

For six generations Louisa May Alcott's Little Women has been a favorite among children and adults alike for its les-sons on courage through adversity and the triumph of family love. This touching tale tells the story of the four March girls-Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy--and their struggles with love and loss during The Civil War. While waiting for their father to return from the war, each of the girls must overcome their own char-acter flaws to persevere through the hard times. Meg has her vanity and Jo her tomboyish ways and quick temper; Beth is extremely shy, and Amy is selfish and pretentious. Under the loving eye of their mother, the girls learn to overcome their differences and flaws, and they join together to support the family and keep their hopes alive, forming a picture of a happy home. But when Laurie, the handsome grandson of a rich neighbor steps into the picture, romance and rivalry almost tear the sisters apart. Laughs are shared, lessons are learned, and tears are cried all while the girls strive to become Little Women.

The Prexie Performers have worked exceptionally hard on this production and have been dedicated since the first day of try-outs. It was a pleasure to work with each one of the actors as they grew into the characters and made the script come alive. Although I have been working with The Prexie Performers for several years, this is my first production serving as Student Director and I couldn't have been blessed with a better and more dedicated cast. Even though tensions were sometimes high on the set, everyone pulled together and came through. I am extremely proud of everyone who worked on the Little Women cast and crew, and I would like to wish the best of luck to them. It's our pleasure for you to be here this evening, so sit back and enjoy the show!

Alyssa Magnone

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Jillian Janflone Jillian Janflone Jillian Janflone Jillian Janflone (Jo)(Jo)(Jo)(Jo) Jillian Janflone is excited to take to the stage as Jo in her first non-tree role. She directed the fall production of Barefoot in the Park, co-directed Christmas Coast to Coast, co-hosted the annual Coffee House, is President of the Prexie Performers, and served as everything from prop mistress to stage manager to understudy during the four years she has been involved in Prexie Performers. She would like to thank the slushie crew--Alyssa, Kylee, Matt, PartyKen, and Vanessa--for all the wonderful trips before 3:30, and her wonderful cast mates for making this a show to remember.

Sarah Boice Sarah Boice Sarah Boice Sarah Boice (Marmee)(Marmee)(Marmee)(Marmee) Sarah Boice is a freshman at Washington High School and this is her first show with the Prexie Performers. She is a member of the Wash High bands and has participated in several musicals including Amal and the Night Visitors, Joseph and the Technicolor Dream Coat, Children of Eden, and played the role of Miss Sarah Brown in Guys and Dolls with the Washington Middle school Drama Club last year. She has greatly enjoyed playing Marmee in Little Women and is looking forward to being involved in future Prexie Performers productions.

CASTCASTCASTCAST Paige Spara (Amy)Paige Spara (Amy)Paige Spara (Amy)Paige Spara (Amy) This is Paige's 2nd year as a Prexie Performer. Paige is passionate about her family, friends and acting. She plans to major in Theatre in College. As a sophomore, Paige landed the leading role in Christmas Coast to Coast. This past November, Paige played the unforgettable Cory Bratter in Barefoot in the Park. Tonight Paige plays the role of Amy in the current production of Little Women. Paige's schedule does not end after play practice. She splits her time between her dance group and her job at American Eagle. When she has some down time, Paige enjoys watching a good movie and spending time with her friends. No matter what she is doing she does it with a smile on her face. Paige is excited to perform for you once again.

Kylee Sapp Kylee Sapp Kylee Sapp Kylee Sapp (Aunt March) (Aunt March) (Aunt March) (Aunt March) WednesdayWednesdayWednesdayWednesday This is Kylee Sapp’s first show with the Prexie Performers. She loves the cast and would like to thank Ms. Totty and Miss LaQuatra for all of their patience and help. She is excited to play Aunt March and put on the production. She wishes all the cast luck and is sure they will do great.

Mariah Franklin Mariah Franklin Mariah Franklin Mariah Franklin (Aunt March) (Aunt March) (Aunt March) (Aunt March) ThursdayThursdayThursdayThursday This is Mariah Franklin's second show as a Prexie Performer. She plays the role of Aunt March in Little Women; a self-centered, and opinionated aunt that believes the way to a happy and comfortable in life is to be wealthy. Mariah enjoys acting and performing with the Prexie Performers.

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Jackie Chappel Jackie Chappel Jackie Chappel Jackie Chappel (Beth)(Beth)(Beth)(Beth) Jackie Chappel is currently a junior, and this is her third year with the Prexie Performers. Jackie has helped with and acted in All My Sons, Class Action, Christmas Coast to Coast, and now, Little Women. When she isn't acting with the crazy kids of the Prexie Performers, Jackie extremely enjoys playing her trumpet in several ensembles and her steel drums in Wash High's prestigious Steel Drum Band. Jackie loves the cast, crew, and directors and hopes that the show goes off without a hitch!

Matt Crumrine Mat t Crumrine Mat t Crumrine Mat t Crumrine (Laur ie )(Laur ie )(Laur ie )(Laur ie ) This is Matthew Crumrine’s third show with the Prexied Performers. He would like to thank the entire cast, and Ms. Totty and Miss LaQuatra for making this a successful performance.

Tanner Gorbie Tanner Gorbie Tanner Gorbie Tanner Gorbie (Mr. March)(Mr. March)(Mr. March)(Mr. March) Little Women is Tanner Gorby's second appearance as a Prexie Performer. Last year he landed a role in the play Christmas Coast to Coast. Tanner is a junior at Wash High and is a part of the varsity Football and Baseball teams. When he is not involved in these activities, he is always eager to lend a helping hand to the Prexie Performers. Tanner loves to act and hopes to continue through his senior year.

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Dayna Martinez Dayna Martinez Dayna Martinez Dayna Martinez (Meg)(Meg)(Meg)(Meg) Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Dayna is a junior this year at Wash High. This is her first time with the Prexie Performers. Throughout her high school career she has also been involved with varsity cheerleading, tennis, and Future Teachers of America.

Megan Brustowicz Megan Brustowicz Megan Brustowicz Megan Brustowicz (Meg &(Meg &(Meg &(Meg & Set Designer) Set Designer) Set Designer) Set Designer) ThursdayThursdayThursdayThursday This is Megan's 3rd year as a Prexie Performer. In only her

freshman year of high school, Megan designed the set for All My Sons. During her sophomore year, Megan danced her way into an active part of Christmas Coast to Coast. Now as a Junior, Megan has created dynamic and life sets for Barefoot in the Park and the current production of Little Women. Megan is thrilled to share the part

of "Meg" with Dayna Martinez. Sharing the part gave Megan more time to design the set and learn her lines. Megan is also involved in Future Teachers of America, and Spanish Club. She consistently performs for the Coffee House Talent show. You just never know what she will come up with next. Megan is happy to perform for you tonight.

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Matt Ruschal l Mat t Ruschal l Mat t Ruschal l Mat t Ruschal l ( John Brooke)(John Brooke)(John Brooke)(John Brooke) This is Matt's first performance with the Prexie Performers. With a little coaxing from Megan and Paige, Matt decided to join the cast and save the play from cancellation. Tonight Matt plays John Brooke. He hopes to give the finest performance possible. Matt is excited to perform for you this

evening.

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Jo ………………………. Jillian Janflone

Meg ………………………. Megan Brzustowicz

………………………. Dayna Martinez

Amy ………………………. Paige Spara

Beth ………………………. Jackie Chappel

Marmee ………………………. Sarah Boice

Laurie ………………………. Matt Crumrine

John Brooke ………………………. Matt Ruschell

Mr. March (Father) ………………………. Tanner Gorby

Aunt March ………………………. Kylee Sapp

………………………. Mariah Franklin

CAST OF CHARACTERSCAST OF CHARACTERSCAST OF CHARACTERSCAST OF CHARACTERS

SPECIAL THANKSSPECIAL THANKSSPECIAL THANKSSPECIAL THANKS

Max Cameron & Derek Peel for refreshments Martinez family for the use of their furniture

Mrs. Mitchell for the costumes Brzustowicz family

Spara family Janflone family Phares family, Chappel family Mrs. Podgerski Janitorial staff.

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Paige Spara & Dayna Martinez

Matt Crumrine, Kylee Sapp & Alyssa Magnone

“Far away in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they

lead.” —Louisa M. Alcott

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Break a Leg!

Love,

Mrs. Trelka

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Little Women was written by John D. Ravold and is based on the novel written by Louisa M. Alcott. Act III was rewritten by Jillian Janflone and Alyssa Magnone

The play takes place in the living room of the March home.

ACT I

Just before Christmas, 1862.

Act II

A few weeks later, 1863.

ACT III

The summer, 1868.

LITTLE WOMENLITTLE WOMENLITTLE WOMENLITTLE WOMEN

Directed by Judith Totty and Brandy LaQuatra Student Director: Alyssa Magnone