P R O D U CT I O N T E A MPRODUCED BY ...................................................Noah Scott and the Metropolitan Performing Arts

Academy Board of Directors

DIRECTED BY ....................................................Noah Scott

MUSICAL DIRECTOR...........................................Barbara Richardson

CHOREOGRAPHY ................................................Noah Scott, Jayla Rose Sullivan

CHOREOGRAPHY ASSISTANTS ............................Joe Button, Mardee Willman, Ryan Mayfi eld

COSTUMES ........................................................Noah Scott, Carol Babilon, Boise State Performing Arts Costume Department, PSU Costuming Department

SET DESIGN ......................................................Noah Scott

SET CONSTRUCTION ..........................................Carol Babilon, Erika Caudle, Grant Caudle, Ethan Caudle, Kristi Gebhard, Maddie Gebhard, Owen Gebhard, Kelly Jung, Mike Jung, Mardee Willman, Ryan Mayfi eld, Rachael Babilon, Frank Moxley

SET PAINTING ...................................................Mike Jung, Mark Babilon, Frank Moxley, Don and Cheryl Huerena, Jeremy Gebhard, Chris Caputo, Tiffany Fitzpatrick, Emily Fitzpatrick, Cecilia WIlliams, Abby Da Corte, Roxanne Da Corte

LIGHTING ..........................................................Ian Anderson Priddy

SOUND ..............................................................Nicole Rayner

STAGE CREW .....................................................Seth Yohnka, Marie Valdez

HAIR & MAKEUP ................................................Caroline Sanders, Matt Storm, Shelle Riehl

PHOTO CREDITS ................................................Natasha Hauskins

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Music by Jeanine Tesori

Lyrics by Dick Scanlan

Book by Richard Morris and Dick Scanlan

Hannah Lee

In the last 6 years at Metro there’s been…

Hundreds of rehearsal hours,

Countless performances & revues,

Dozens of different roles,

Tons of friends and good times,

A bunch of laughter-and a few tears,

But only 1 YOU…many favorite memories were watching you grow at Metro!

Now it’s on to your next chapter—and we couldn’t be more proud of you!

Never let anyone dull your sparkle!

We love you! Mom, Dad, Lexie, your Grandparents & Godparents

There are many things that can make a musical magical: costumes, set, choreography or even just the theater itself. The thing about this musical is that there isn’t a single part of it that isn’t well written. It pays homage to the classical musicals of yesterday while adding fun and

up-tempo music and strong female characters for the women of today to sink their teeth into. Even with all that “Thoroughly Modern Millie” the musical has going for it, there is one key element that makes or breaks the show: the actors themselves.

I am blessed that these students are very hard-working and have spent countless hours perfecting their craft to be the best that they can be for their audience and themselves. To see these kids and know that most of them are merely 13 years old is a testament to the importance of arts education and why programs like MPAA are necessary.

I am extremely thankful to the parents of the students of Metropolitan Performing Arts Academy’s musical theatre program; as well as the talented Barbara Richardson, Jayla Rose Sullivan and my Board of Directors. Their gift of time makes a difference in each one of these kids. What MPAA does is more than theatre or putting on a show—it’s about shaping kids’ lives and teaching them skills that they take with them for the rest of their lives.

“Thoroughly Modern Millie” is a story about a girl who moves to the big city with big hopes and dreams. For many of these kids, this will be their story. It will be because MPAA believed in them and because patrons like you supported programs that groom these youngsters to be the future of our country.

I hope that you will consider using this as your opportunity to make a tax deductible donation to our nonprofi t organization. We have greatly enhanced our educational offerings to make Metro the strongest theatrical academic program around. I hope that you will see this as an investment in not just an organization, but in the future! Thank you for attending today’s production and for supporting these amazing performers. I am undeniably proud of them.

Warmest regards,

Noah Scott, Founding Creative DirectorMetropolitan Performing Arts Academy

FROM THE DIRECTOR

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SPECIAL THANKS FROM THE CREATIVE DIRECTOR GOES TO...The volunteers that make this organization tick!

MIKE JUNG — You are incredible and I am so thankful for you!

CAROL BABILON, DARRIN J. PUFALL, AND BARBARA RICHARDSON — you are my heart!

SETH AND MARIE - Thank you for being a part of this!

JOANNA WILLMAN — for keeping us all organized and our sanity in check!

HANNAH NYSTROM - You will always be my theatre daughter. No matter where you go you will always be a METRO girl!

And lastly, to the people that believe in me and what I have built...I appreciate your faith and your support. My heart is my METRO FAMILY!

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M U S I C A L N U M B E R S

— ACT I —SCENE 1 THE NEW YORK CITY SKYLINE, 1922 — “Not for the Life of Me” ....................................................................................................Millie “Thoroughly Modern Millie” .................................................................................................................................. Millie and The Moderns

SCENE 2 THE LOBBY OF THE HOTEL PRISCILLA, RESIDENCE FOR YOUNG LADIES Tag: “Not for the Life of Me” ...........................................................................................................................Millie and The Priscilla Girls “How the Other Half Lives” ................................................................................................................................... Millie and Miss Dorothy

SCENE 3 THE LAUNDRY ROOM OF THE HOTEL PRISCILLA — Reprise: “Not for the Life of Me” ................................. Bun Foo and Ching Ho

SCENE 4 THE SINCERE TRUST INSURANCE COMPANY — “Office Crossover” ..........................................Millie, Miss Flannery and Ensemble “The Speed Test” ......................................................................................................... Mr. Graydon, Millie, Miss Flannery and Ensemble

SCENE 5 THE TWELFTH FLOOR HALLWAY OF THE HOTEL PRISCILLA — “They Don’t Know” .......................................................Mrs. Meers

SCENE 6 A NEW YORK CITY STREET & SPEAKEASY — “The Nuttycracker Suite” ................................. Millie, Jimmy, Dorothy and Ensemble

SCENE 7 PRISON LINEUP

SCENE 8 TWO JAIL CELLS OF A NEW YORK CITY PRISON — “What Do I Need with Love?” .................................................................. Jimmy

SCENE 9 THE TWELFTH FLOOR HALLWAY OF THE HOTEL PRISCILLA

SCENE 10 THE PENTHOUSE OF MUZZY VAN HOSSMEERE — “Only in New York” .....................................................................................Muzzy

SCENE 11 THE TERRACE OF MUZZY’S APARTMENT — “Jimmy” ....................................................................................................................Millie

— ACT II —

SCENE 1 THE SINCERE TRUST INSURANCE COMPANY — “Forget About the Boy” ....................Millie, Miss Flannery and the Stenographers “Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life/ I’m Falling in Love with Someone” .............................................................Mr. Graydon and Miss Dorothy

SCENE 2 A WINDOW LEDGE OUTSIDE THE SINCERE TRUST — “I Turned the Corner” .......................................................... Jimmy and Millie Reprise: “Falling in Love” ...................................................................................................Millie, Jimmy, Mr. Graydon and Miss Dorothy

SCENE 3 THE TWELFTH FLOOR HALLWAY OF THE HOTEL PRISCILLA — “Muqin” ..................................Bun Foo, Ching Ho and Mrs. Meers

SCENE 4 THE CAFÉ SOCIETY STAGE — “Long as I’m Here with You”..................................................................................... Muzzy and her girls

SCENE 5 MUZZY’S DRESSING ROOM — “Gimmie Gimmie” ............................................................................................................................Millie

SCENE 6 THE DINING ROOM OF THE CAFÉ SOCIETY — Tag: “Oh Sweet Mystery” .......................................................................... Mr. Graydon

SCENE 7 THE LOBBY OF THE HOTEL PRISCILLA

SCENE 8 A DARK HALLWAY OF THE HOTEL PRISCILLA — Reprise: “The Speed Test” ........................ Millie, Mr. Graydon, Muzzy and Jimmy Reprise: “Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life” ............................................................................................................ Miss Dorothy and Ching Ho

SCENE 9 THE NEW YORK CITY SKYLINE, 1922 Finale ............................................................ Millie, Jimmy, Miss Dorothy, Mr. Graydon, Ching Ho, Bun Foo, Muzzy and The Moderns Bows ............................................................................................................................................................................................. Company

Hannah,Thank you for everything over the years. Can’t wait for you to come back and visit!

Love, Mardee

B R E A K A L E G ! Good luck MADDIE & OWEN! Love you very much, Grandma Debbie and Grandpa Ken TO MY MINNIE ME — You, my dear,

will always make me proud. Enjoy your final MPAA show! Love you, Shelle MISS ERIKA, THANK YOU for your talent--you are the

TOPS in props! Love, Hannah MARIA, to love is to admire with the heart; to admire is to love with the mind. Love, Mom & Dad

OWEN, We look forward to seeing you in this challenging role! We know you’ll be great. Love, Grams & Pappa GABBY, some stars

don't realize how brightly they shine—big things ahead for you! Love, Hannah MISS NATASHA, THANK YOU for all the FABULOUS

photos--we love you! Love, Hannah Break a leg MARDEE! Love, Baby Roslyn and the Urbons Thoroughly proud of you GABBY

GIRL! Love, Mom & Dad We are so proud of all you have accomplished, RACHAEL! Love, Mom, Dad, Lizzie, James & Family

AUDREY, You are timeless. We appreciate you in any era! Love, Mom, Dad, Julia & Grandpa MISS JOANNA, THANK YOU so much

for keeping us organized and on schedule! Love Hannah MILLIE CAST, I have loved getting to know the entire cast. You guys

are awesome! Joanna RACHAEL, my daughter from another mother, have a fabulous run. Enjoy our moments! Love, Marmee

MADDIE, We can’t wait to see you singing and dancing on stage again. You truly are a joy to watch. Love, Grams & Pappa We are so

proud of you MARDEE! Go get ‘em! Love, Aunt Jenny and Uncle Steve MELISSA, Love doesn’t make the world go ‘round. Love is

what makes the ride worthwhile. Love, Mom & Dad To the CAST OF MILLIE — Have a faboo run! Love, Shelle Riehl

MARDEE, Can’t wait to see the show—always such a joy to watch you on stage! Love you always, Oma MR. JUNG, MR. CAUDLE &

FRANK, THANK YOU for the BEAUTIFUL sets — ALWAYS! Love, Hannah AUBREY, We are sending you good vibes from Utah! Love,

Grandma and Grandpa Springer SHELLE & MATT, THANK YOU for all the help with TMM — WE LOVE YOU!!

JEWEL ALLENJewel is 14 and a 9th grader at VSAA. This is her 7th show. She would like to thank Noah, Barbara, Jayla, Carol, and everyone else who helped make this show happen. Enjoy the show!

LYFE ALLENHello, my name Lyfe Allen, and I’ve been with Metropolitan for 5 years. I am sixteen and I attend iTech High school. It was really fun working on this production and I hope you will like it as well.

MADDIE ANDERSON My name is Maddie Anderson and I am 13 years old. This is my first show at MPAA. Anna Melcher told me many things about this program, which made me want to join.

OLIVIA ASHDOWNI am 12 years old. I have been dancing since age 3 and competitively since age 8 at Viruosity Performing Arts Studio. I guess I have always been dramatic, just ask my mom. I wanted to try theater where I could combine my love of dancing with acting and singing. I love performing with MPAA!

RACHAEL BABILONWelcome to our show! I have been with MPAA for 3 years! My favorite roles include: Wendy, Kim MacAfee, Jemical (“Cats”) Alice, and ensemble (“Oliver”). Thanks to Jayla, Barbara, Noah and the board of our school for coming out today to see my cast mates and I perform.

NATALIE CAPUTOI am 13 years old as of this weekend! I am a 7th grader at iTech and have been with MPAA for over five years. I am looking forward to playing Miss Dorothy and am very excited about being a lead. I would like to thank everyone that helped put this show together, the cast, and Noah for giving me this amazing opportunity. Enjoy!

ELLE CAUDLEElle is 11 years and lives in Vancouver. Elle joined MPAA at age 6, and has performed in 16 productions, in a variety of roles. Her favorites were “Meet Me in St. Louis,” “Annie,” “Les Misérables” and “Oliver.” She’d like to thank her friends and family for their love and support.

GABRIELLE DAVINHello my name is Gabrielle Davin and I’m a sophomore at Skyview High School. I’ve been with MPAA for 5 years. I’ve been in multiple shows such as Bye Bye Birdy, Wizard of Oz, and Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off. A big thank you to Noah, Jayla, and Barbara.

MADISON GEBHARDMaddie is in 8th grade at VSAA. She has been in 9 shows at MPAA including “Oliver” as the Artful Dodger, and “Little Women” as young Amy. In her free time, she likes to read and hang out with friends. She would like to thank her parents and grandparents for their love and support in doing “Thoroughly Modern Millie.”

OWEN GEBHARDOwen is in the 7th grade at the Vancouver School of Arts and Academics. This is his 3rd show at Metro. He enjoys playing soccer, singing and dancing. Owen is excited to play a part of Thoroughly Modern Millie.

SEBASTIAN HAUSKINSis 13 and attending VSAA. This is his 11th show w/MPAA... Away from the stage he is cultivating friendships and living & breathing MUSIC (his heart beats to a theme song). He says, “Remember my name, it will be in lights one day...” “Thank you, Thank you very much!” “Enjoy The Show!

M E E T O U R C A STC A ST O F C H A R A CT E R SMillie Dillmount .............................................Rachael Babilon

Jimmy Smith .................................................Austin Williams

Ruth .................................................................Kelly Jung

Gloria ...............................................................Maria Matteo

Rita .................................................................. Jewel Allen

Alice ................................................................Maddie Gebhard

Cora .................................................................Athena Ross

Lucille .............................................................Gabrielle Davin

Ethel Peas ......................................................Anna Melcher

Mrs. Meers .....................................................Aubrey Porter

Miss Dorothy Brown ....................................Natalie Caputo

Ching Ho .........................................................Owen Gebhard

BunFoo ............................................................Kelly Jung

Miss Flannery ................................................Mardee Willman

Mr. Trevor Graydon ......................................Nathan Willbanks

Muzzy Van Hossmere...................................Hannah Nystrom

Policeman ......................................................Lyfe Allen

Rodney ............................................................Ryan Mayfield

George Gershwin ..........................................Sebastian Hauskins

Dorothy Parker ..............................................Gabrielle Davin

Mathilda ..........................................................Athena Ross

Dishwasher ....................................................Sebastian Hauskins

Waiter .............................................................Daniel Wall

Overture.......................................................... Hannah Nystrom, Ryan Mayfield, Lyfe Allen, Olivia Ashdown, Elle Caudle, Melissa Matteo, Natalie Caputo, Maddie Gebhard, Daniel Wall, Jewel Allen, Mardee Willman, Maria Matteo, Austin Williams, April Joe, Anna Melcher

Muzzy’s Girls ................................................. April Joe, Mardee Willman, Melissa Matteo, Elle Caudle, Athena Ross, Jewel Allen, Anna Melcher, Maddie Gebhard

Stenographers............................................... Melissa Matteo, Elle Caudle, Maddie Gebhard, Jessica Sortors, Hannah Nystrom, Maria Matteo, Ryan Mayfield, Olivia Ashdown, Gabrielle Davin

Nutcracker Suite .......................................... Austin Williams, Rachael Babilon, Lyfe Allen, Sebastian Hauskins, Audrey Williams, Maddie Anderson, April Joe, Ryan Mayfield, Daniel Wall, Mardee Willman, Jewel Allen, Gabrielle Davin, Maddie Gebhard, Kelly Jung, Maria Matteo, Anna Melcher, Athena Ross

B R E A K A L E G !LE MEI FONG! You are “te bei hao”! the NW Jungs OWEN G. and KELLY J.- you all are amazing! -Proud parents

AUBREY, We wish we could see you in Millie! Break a leg! Brandon, Angela, and Bailey “MARDEE GRAS” — You ‘thoroughly’

light up the stage! We love you! Mom, Dad & Brandon KELLY, you always bring your A-game and you're always amazing! Keep

shining! Love, Hannah NATALIE, We are all so proud of you! Good luck MADDIE! Enjoy every minute! Love, Mom & Dad

NOAH, THANK YOU for the last 6 years—I'll take my memories everywhere! Love , Hannah RYAN, You are an amazing actor! We

are so proud of you! Mark, Mrs Carol, Lizzie and Rachael juk néih hóuwahn, OWEN! Love, Mom & Dad Yay, Aubrey! You will be

awesome! Love, Becky GABBY, this is your time to shine and flap in that dress! Love, McGorgeous Dear MARDEE, Break a leg

big sis! Brandon RYAN, It's always a blast sharing the stage with you! Sparkle on! Love, Hannah Big week for you NATALIE /

DOROTHY! Turning 13 this weekend! Knock ‘em dead! Love, the Longutos We are all proud of you and love you so much! Mom, Dad,

Aspasia & Alexia Break a leg BD! from Mom & Dad So proud of you OLIVIA! Love, Mom & Dad MISS CAROL, THANK YOU

for always making us look SUPER FABULOUS out there!! Love, Hannah RACHAEL, you do 'Millie' proud—way to go, my Chamber

chum! Love, Hannah Good luck, Aubrey! We're your biggest fans! Love, Mom, Dad and Joseph Shine KELLY J! Mom and Dad

APRIL JOEI am April. I am 13 years old and this is my 10th show. I go to Alki Middle School. I am very excited to do “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” The costumes are great. The dances are fun and I hope you enjoy the show.

KELLY JUNGKelly has been apart of MPAA since she was 9 years old. Her first production was “My Son Pinocchio” as Pinocchio. Since then, she was progressed to Ariel in “The Little Mermaid.” She would like to thank Noah, Barbara, Jayla and her friends. Enjoy the show!

MARIA MATTEOMaria is 13 and this is her 6th year with Metropolitan Performing Arts Academy. Previous roles include Dorothy in the “Wizard of Oz,” Margie in “Bye Bye Birdie,” and her most recent role, Amazing Mayzie in “Seussical.” Enjoy the show!

MELISSA MATTEOI am excited to be in “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” I have been at MPAA for a whole six years! Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen.

RYAN MAYFIELDRyan is thrilled to be performing with MPAA again! He wants to pursue his lifetime goal of performing on Broadway and strives to be a better actor. Ryan has played roles from Shakespeare to an Elephant in “Seussical.” Great thanks to everyone in supporting him through his crazy dreams!

ANNA MELCHERHello! I am 13 and I have been with MPAA for five years. I am so honored with the opportunities that MPAA has given me to help me grow in my acting career. I have learned so much about the arts with my MPAA family. I have been given so many great roles and I love doing shows with my MPAA family. I am looking forward to continuing to grow and learning even more!

HANNAH NYSTROMThis is Hannah’s sixth and final year with MPAA. She is so excited for you to be apart of her final show! She would like to express her deepest love for her parents, friends, and family (both biological and chosen). I can’t thank you all enough. Let’s go out with a bang!

AUBREY PORTERAubrey is a Sophomore at VSAA whose whole life is consumed by her love of theatre. She most recently could be seen as Gertrude McFuzz in MPAA’s “Seussical” and Aubrey is excited to be playing another fun character with such a fun cast in “Thoroughly Modern Millie.”

ATHENA ROSSI Athena Rossi is happy to performing with MPAA. She has also apeeared in Arizona Broadway Theater’s production of “The King and I.” In addition to studying piano and voice, Athena has received formal ballet training, along with other forms of dance, and performed with various honors and All-State choirs.

JESSICA SORTORSJessica has been in Metro for two and a half years and is excited to be in “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” She wants to thank her family and friends for supporting her! Enjoy the show!

DANIEL WALLThis is my second show with MPAA. My first was “Seussical” and I have really enjoyed joining MPAA. I am 12 years old and I hope to do more shows!

NATHAN WILLBANKSNathan Willbanks is exited to be apart of his second show at MPAA. Some of his favorite roles include: Ensemble (“Rent”), Not Dead Fread (“Spamalot”), and Dr. Emmit (“The Curious Savage”).

AUDREY WILLIAMSAudrey is a twelve year old in seventh grade at Alki Middle School. This is Audrey’s fourth MPAA show. Last seen as Ms. Hannigan in “Annie,“ Audrey is taking the roaring Twenties in style! She hopes you enjoy the show.

AUSTIN WILLIAMS Austin may not be an official student of MPAA, but he is thrilled for the chance to be part of such a fantastic show! Austin is 19 years old and since graduating high school, he has been a part of shows such as “Bobrauschenbergamerica” with Clark College, “Rent” with MCTP, “Tick Tock” with Evergreen Community Theatre, and is

currently a proud member of “Chicago” with MCTP. Austin plans on continuing his career as a performer and is dedicated to the crafts of music and theater.

MARDEE WILLMANIs 14 years old and a freshman at the VSAA. She has been with Metropolitan for 6 years and has performed many shows with them. You may have seen her as the Cat in Seussical; Scuttle in The Little Mermaid. I want to thank Noah, Barbara, Jayla, Carol plus my family and friends for supporting me.

Hannah,Thank you so much for everything

you have done for us!

We are going to miss you so much! You’re going to be fantastic in everything you do!

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