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1 WHITEFISH BAY HIGH SCHOOL Presents SCHOOL EDITION Performed entirely by students A musical by ALAIN BOUBLIL and CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHONBERG Based on the novel by VICTOR HUGO Music by CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHONBERG Lyrics by HERBERT KRETZMER Original French text by ALAIN BOUBLIL and JEAN-MARC NATEL Additional material by JAMES FENTON Orchestrations by JOHN CAMERON Original London production directed and adapted by TREVOR NUNN and JOHN CAIRD Original London production by CAMERON MACKINTOSH and THE ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY School Edition specially adapted and licensed by MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL and CAMERON MACKINTOSH PRODUCER & DIRECTOR Amber Kind-Keppel VOCAL DIRECTOR Anne Van Deusen TECHNICAL DIRECTOR SCENIC DESIGNER Kenn Miller CHOREOGRAPHER Tina Wozniak COSTUMERS Alison Whitney Sue Crosby LIGHTING DESIGNER John R. Dolphin SOUND DESIGNER Bob Radke ORCHESTRA DIRECTORS Jim Van Deusen Wendy Traeger SCENIC ARTIST CREW HEAD Chris Armstrong PROPS MISTRESS Ceri Hartnett VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Katie Commer TICKETING HEAD Melissa Halfenger PUBLICITY DESIGNER Scott Longden LES MISERABLES SCHOOL EDITION Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. Les Miserables 1

2 MUSICAL SYNOPSIS In our story, a convict, Jean Valjean, has an opportunity for redemption due to the compassion and generosity of a man of mercy: the bishop. As a result of this chance encounter, Valjean decides to abandon his old identity and start a new life in a new town. There, he becomes a respected factory owner, the mayor, and a solid pillar of the community. No matter how hard he tries, however, his past, and the police officer who has searched for him tirelessly, will not fade away into the dusk. As Valjean flees from his past and Inspector Javert, he makes a promise to protect the child, Cosette, of a dying woman named Fantine. Valjean then devotes his life to protecting this child and giving her the life her mother deserved. On his journey to redemption, Valjean along with Cosette are drawn into the world of 1832 Paris. There, a young group of students and rebels fight to protect the poor and the workers of Paris and create a new era, an era of justice and freedom. As we watch the rebellion rise and eventually fall, we are moved by the dreams and aspirations of young men as well as the tragedy that strikes when their hopes are built on nothing more than a dream. ACT ONE: Scene 1: Toulon, France. Jean Valjean, a convict in a chain gain, is finally released after nineteen years. Prologue...Company Scene 2: Montreuil-sur-Mer, France. Jean Valjean, embracing his new identity, becomes a successful factory owner and mayor until his past catches up with him. At the End of the Day... The Poor & Factory Workers I Dreamed a Dream... Fantine Lovely Ladies... Sailors, Prostitutes, and Others The Cart Crash... The Poor & The Working Fantine s Death...Fantine, Jean Valjean, and Javert Scene 3: Montreuil-sur-Mer, France. An Inn. Jean Valjean, committed to honoring Fantine s final request, goes about rescuing her daughter, Cosette, from the cunning and amoral Thenardiers. In doing so, Valjean gives her a new, safe, and happy life. Little Cosette...Young Cosette, Madame Thenardier, and Young Eponine Master of the House... Thenardier, Madame Thenardier, and Inn Guests The Bargain...The Thenardiers, Cosette, and Jean Valjean Scene 4: The Streets of Paris. Ten years have passed. Jean Valjean and Cosette have moved to Paris and live a secluded life. One day, however, as they minister to the poor, Jean Valjean s past returns as the people s rebellion starts to build. The Beggars... The Poor The Robbery... The People of Paris Stars... Javert The ABC Café...The ABC Society The People s Song... The ABC Society and The Poor 2 Whitefish Bay High School

3 MUSICAL SYNOPSIS c o n t. Scene 5: Paris: Jean Valjean s Home. As the romance between Cosette and the young rebel Marius blossoms, Jean Valjean is chased by his past once more, all while the people of Paris prepare to fight for a better life. Rue Plumet... Cosette, Jean Valjean, Marius, and Eponine A Heart Full of Love...Marius, Cosette, and Eponine Attack on Rue Plumet...Thenardier, His Gang, Eponine, Marius, Valjean, Cosette One Day More... Entire Company ~20 Minute Intermission~ ACT TWO: Scene 1: Paris. The Barricade. The time has come for our young rebels, the ABC Society, to fight for the people of Paris. As these young men prepare to risk sacrificing their lives for a higher cause, almost all of our main characters are drawn into their fight at the barricade. Building the Barricade... ABC Society On My Own...Eponine Javert at the Barricade...The ABC Society, Valjean, and Javert The First Attack...The ABC Society, Valjean, and Javert The Night...The ABC Society, Valjean, and Local Women The Second Attack...The ABC Society and Valjean The Final Battle...The ABC Society and Valjean Scene 2: Paris. The Sewers. The battle has been lost, and the cunning and ruthless Thenardier makes the most of the situation by scavenging those who lost their lives in the battle. As he does, he runs into a critically injured Marius and an exhausted but determined Jean Valjean still being pursued by Javert. The Sewers... Thenardier Javert s Suicide...Valjean and Javert Turning...Senior Women Scene 3: The ABC Café. Marius, the sole survivor of the ABC Society, must grapple with the guilt that comes from carrying on, alone. Empty Chairs at Empty Tables... Marius and Ghosts Scene 4: Paris. Jean Valjean s Home. As Marius and Cosette move forward towards a life of marriage and love, Jean Valjean must leave them to seclude himself and prepare for death. Marius and Cosette... Cosette, Marius, and Valjean Scene 5: Paris. Marius and Cosette s Wedding. At the celebrated marriage of Marius and Cosette, they run into an old foe the Thenardiers who, now finding their fortune through the downfall of others, are still trying to make a sus or two. The Wedding...Marius, Cosette, the Thanardiers, and Guests Scene 6: France As Jean Valjean reaches the end of his life, he makes peace with his past, blesses Marius and Cosette s future, and leaves us all hoping for a better tomorrow. Epilogue...Whole Cast Les Miserables 3

4 DIRECTOR S NOTES I can still remember the night that I had the privilege of watching Les Miserables for the first time. I was studying abroad in London. It was a rainy night of course it was. I purchased students tickets, found my obstructed view seat on the orchestra floor and waited for the show to begin. From the moment the music started, I was transported to another world. Here was a world of glaring injustice, a world where the poor were left to fend for themselves, a world where the lowly were at the mercy of the strong; but even in this world, I found moments to laugh, moments to cheer for the efforts of the brave and just, and moments to hope. I was so deeply moved during this performance, even with my terrible seat, that I wanted to see the show again and again. I have been fortunate enough to see the show several times since that fateful London evening, but one of the most memorable times was when I returned to my own high school to see their production, Les Miserables. I was blown away. I couldn t believe that a high school, that my high school, could honor the story of Les Miserables in such a powerful way. It was on that day that I started looking for the perfect group of students to bring this incredible show, this powerful story, this moving experience to Whitefish Bay High School. At this time, I would like to take a moment to recognize the incredible students who made this dream a reality. First, I humbly thank the crew for the time, effort, passion, and talent they ve given to this production. Without their efforts, we would all be sitting in the dark, our actors naked with no props to use or set pieces present to create the world of 19 th century France. Next, I would like to thank the pit for the countless hours spent producing such incredible music. I know that when the curtain rises you start and do not stop until intermission. Then you repeat this process for act two thank you for those tireless efforts! Finally, I want to thank the actors for the many hours they have put into creating such a powerful, moving show, the energy they provided night after night to commit to these complex characters and bring their story to life, and most importantly the kindness and humor that made this entire experience amazing. A special note to seniors from cast, crew, and pit: I cannot express how much I will miss all of you when you graduate because of the incredible talent you ve selflessly given to our theatre family throughout your time here. Your hard work, dedication, and love of the theatre inspire us all. Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! People oftentimes use the phrase it takes a village. This has never been truer for Whitefish Bay than it has been with this production. At the end of last year s musical, I realized that Whitefish Bay High School was finally ready to take on Les Miserables. Once I realized we were ready, we got to work finding a team willing to put in far too many hours, far too much of their passion, and far too much commitment to bring this production to life. Because of this, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to my colleagues for their incredible contributions to this production. We could have never put on this show without the amazing technical, vocal, pit, and dance gurus who shared so much of their time, talent and passion with us all I feel humbled and honored to work with each of you. I cannot imagine this show without you and your extraordinary contributions. I also want to thank the parents who have given so much of their time to support the success of this show. As a parent of a 2 ½ year old, I am in awe of each of you who stand as inspiring models of what selfless love, creativity, and hard work can produce. Finally, I would like to thank my husband, my son, and my family for their love and support throughout this musical process and each theatrical endeavor I embrace mind, body, and soul! Now, please, sit back, relax, and get ready to be moved as we travel back to 19 th century France with Les Miserables. 4 Whitefish Bay High School

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6 CAST (IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE) Bishop... James Dyer Jean Valjean... Alex Quade * Javert... Marcus Ellinas * Fantine... Maria Olsson * Little Cosette... Damini Rao * Thenardier...Evan Schallack * Madame Thenardier... Beatrice Rasmussen * Gavroche... Asa Rao Eponine... Jessie Potter Enjolras... Liam Hartnett * Marius... Van Rao * Cosette...Emma Buzecky Grantaire...Alex Fasseas Courfeyrac... Alec Wellenstein * Feuilly... Will Foote Combeferre...Nathan Kabara Joly... John Strasheim Prouvaire... James Dyer Lesgles... Luke Dragseth Alayna Albert Ruby Armstrong Alexa Bartschat Derek Abramson Elena Behnke * Caleigh Bezold Kimberly Crosby Maxwell Buzecky Lauren Clausing * Caroline Cohen Callie Donavan Declan Coleman Maggie End Catriona Ellis * Emily Enes Ben Commer * Maya Goldbaum * Brenna Grych Finley Gresnick Matthew Friedland Bryn Hartnett Kyleigh Halfenger * Alex Jorndt * Alex Koziol Susannah Karron Nina Enea Caroline Paslaski Dylan MacFarlan Audrey Mays Liz Ratajski Anya Sands * Joe Mitchell Ellie Taft Claire Thomure Megan Van Loon Michael Muth Molly Westrup* Madelin Wysocky Ben Rackovan Patrick Sanders * * Member of International Thespian Society Bonne Chance to Cast, Crew, Pit & Directors of Les Mis!!!!! John & Carin Thomure Best of luck Emily! We love you!! Mom & Dad 6 Whitefish Bay High School

7 PIT ORCHESTRA Keyboard 1...Jason Meissner Keyboard 2...Jenn McNeill Keyboard 3... Will Korbitz Percussion... Max Whittet and Austin Gent Flutes... Esther Lee and Gavin Coleman Clarinet... Zari Horowitz Saxophone... Claire O Malley Trumpets... Naser Al-Fawakhiri Trombones...Julia Ogorchock and Will Akers French Horns... Cheryl Miracle and Erwin Lachner Violins... Coretta Lemaitre, Calvin Tseng, Olivia Quehl, Beatrix Walter, Samantha Yang, and Chen-Chen Zhao Cellos... Clara Lemaitre, Stephen Koch, Emma Mitchell and Andrew Janssen Bass...Andrew Poth PRODUCTION CREW Stage Manager...Sydney Smith * Assistant Director... Jess Morton Light Board Operator... Anne O Neill * Stage Right Coordinator... Sarah Hasker * Stage Left Coordinator... Jaiyanna Bolton * Follow Spot... Allison Balliet Follow Spot...Braeden Fruchtman Counterweight Coordinator...Christopher Janssen Counterweight Assistant...Kathryn D Amato * Sound Assistant...Rohan Waghray Back Stage Sound Assistant...Maggie Brhel * Prop Assistant... Britta Wellenstein Prop Assistant... Emma Wurzer Running Crew Stage Right... Bella Bortolotti, Mary Grace Cornell-Combs, Kaitlyn Crosby, Simon Elver, Kate Sanders, Caroline Taft Running Crew Stage Left... Kathryn D Amato *, Sierra Jossart, Brooke Kabara *, Peter Mathu, Will Small Hair, Costumes and Make-up... Abby Cullen *, Madison Clausing *, Anika Gebauer, Josie Westhoff, Sophia Clark, Suzie Dargle, Phoebe Dragseth, Sharlett Gerber, Tori Lea, Clara Link, and Chloe Ricks Congratulations cast, crew and pit! Brad & Nikki Quade Way to go entire Cast, Crew, Pit & Directors! Great job Will Feuilly & Foreman! The Foote Family Les Miserables 7

8 CONSTRUCTION CREW Allison Balliet, Maggie Bhrel, Jaiyanna Bolton, Bella Bortolotti, Madison Clausing *, Mary Grace Cornell-Combs, Kaitlyn Crosby, Kim Crosby, Kathryn D Amato *, Simon Elver, Braeden Fruchtman, Anika Gebauer, Sarah Hasker *, Christopher Jensen, Sierra Jossart, Brooke Kabara *, Victoria Mandli *, Peter Mathu, Maddie Moran *, Anne O Neill *, Kate Sanders, Will Small, Sydney Smith, Caroline Taft, Rohan Waghray, Britta Wellenstein, Emma Wurzer * Member International Thespian Society SPECIAL THANKS The Faculty, Staff, and Administration of Whitefish Bay High School Whitefish Bay Buildings and Grounds Jim and Anne Van Deusen Wendy Traeger Kenn Miller and Chris Armstrong Whitefish Bay Parent Volunteers & The Dream Team The families of all the students in the cast, crew, and pit Scott Longden and Ira Kindkeppel-Longden Dominican High School Grafton High School & Pat Fox Schindler Nicolet High School Shorewood HS Greendale HS Skylight Music Theater Milwaukee Repertory Theater Waukesha Civic Theater Racine Theater Guild Jim Loebl Congrats to the cast/crew/pit/ directors we are so proud of you! The Buzeckys Bonne Chance a la cast et crew! On vous aime Molly Q! The Westrups & Brophys ALADDIN TO MARIUS LOVED IT ALL! THANKS VAN! GOOD LUCK DAMI AND ASA! LOVE YOU ALL! The Rao Family Best wishes and many thanks to the amazing cast/ crew and pit! 8 Whitefish Bay High School

9 FAMILY SPONSORSHIPS Lovely Ladies: $15-$50 Anonymous The Bortolotti Family The Chamberlain and Small Family Jean Cornell The Crosby Family The D Amato Family Jennifer and David Dragseth The Dyer Family Jim End Kim and Craig Gebauer The Goldbaum Family The Gresnick Family The Hambrook and Mitchell Family Jean Janssen and Audrey Wang Kim and Michael Hirsch The Koziol Family The MacFarland Family The Mathu Family Carrie Mays The Olsson Family The Ratajski Family The Sanders Family Karen and Peter Sands Anna Strasheim Cathy and Chuck Taft The Whittet Family The Zhao Family Masters of the House: $51-$100 Mike and Anita Bartschat The Behnke Family Melanie and George Bezold The Cohen Family The Coleman Family Karin Hague The Korbitz Family Korine and Rick Schallack The Wysocky and Marchese Family ABC Society Members: $101-$150 The Fasseas Family The Halfenger Family The Karron Family The McNeill Family The Wellenstein Family The Jean Valjean Collective: $151 + Anonymous The Armstrong Family The Buzecky Family The Commer Family The Enea Family The Enes Family The Foote Family The Hartnett Family The Jorndt Family The Potter Family Brad and Nikki Quade The Rao Family John and Carin Thomure The Westrup and Brophy Families Les Miserables 9

10 BUSINESS SPONSORSHIPS Actor s Circle: $250 Addeo Fit Fringe Interior Design Johnson Bank Suburban Fence Playwright s Circle: $500 Blue Duke Dance Team Essam Elsafy Team/Shorewest Milwaukee Admirals Shoreview Pediatrics Swipe Works, LLC Director s Level: $750 The Roman Candle Pizza Producer s Circle: $1,000 Jorndt/Fahey, LLC Design*Build*Renovate Paul Sandvick, DDS & Associates Sazama Design, Build, Remodel LLC Jay Schmidt Group/Keller Williams CURRICULAR CONNECTION Two of our senior cast members, Emma Buzecky and Nina Enea took a class called Leadership for Social Justice this past semester. After learning about both sexism and classism, they decided to run a women s drive at our high school for their final exam a yearlong service project bringing awareness about and help to victims of these issues. After researching several possible women s shelters, they decided to raise money for the Sojourner Family Peace Center. As the shelter is a family center, people of all ages and all genders benefit from their outreach project (especially women and children). Les Miserables explores issues of sexism and classism that existed in the mid nineteenth century that still exist today. If, as an audience member, you would like to contribute to this cause, there will be a table collecting monetary donations set up during intermission. One special part of making great art in an educational settings are these rich connections between art and classroom learning. Thank you for your consideration. Do you hear these people sing? They re so good! Break legs, cast, crew & pit. The Hartnett Family AJ not the career we thought you would pick but we are still proud of you! XO Mom, Dad & Nick Félicitations cast / crew / pit et les réalisateurs! Un travail merveilleux! The Commer Family Nina, love your passion. Follow your dreams. We support you all the way! Luv, Enea Familia 10 Whitefish Bay High School

11 BIOGRAPHIES Jaiyanna Bolton (Crew, 17) is as excited as a person can be for Les Miserables! She is also sad, however, that it will be her last high school musical. She has enjoyed devoting her time to stage crew in other major productions such as: Hello Dolly!, Footloose, and Grease (to name just a few). She is proud to say she will be continuing theater on the down low and would love to thank her crew family for being so supportive and listening to her crazy outbursts whenever she got overwhelmed or frustrated. Emma Buzecky (Cosette, 17) is thrilled and honored to be a part of Whitefish Bay High School s Les Miserables. You may have seen her in Hello Dolly!, in Footloose as Lulu Warnicker, and in Grease, where she was the stern and at times kooky Ms. Lynch. She would like to thank her fantastic directors for the opportunity to perform in such a timeless, wonderful musical, and she would like to thank her family, friends, and cast for being so supportive these past four years. At the end of the day, she hopes you enjoy the show! Ben Commer (Cast, 17) is thrilled to be in his 10th show at Whitefish Bay. After playing the Narrator in Into the Woods, Ben is excited to jump into 1800 s France and play a constable and sailor. Although he is sad this will be his last winter musical at Whitefish Bay, he feels glad that it s one of his favorites, Les Misérables. Ben hopes you enjoy the show and feel inspired by it. Callie Donavan (Cast, 17) is showing em what she s got in Les Miserables. Callie has enjoyed theater since middle school and is loving her bitter sweet last show of high school. She would like to thank everyone who has been a part of this show, especially her parents. Enjoy the show! Luke Dragseth (Lesgles, 19) is very excited to be part of Les Miserables this year. He has been in a variety of shows, plays the tuba for MYSO and the school band, sings in choir, and participates in both football and lacrosse. He would like to thank Ms. Kind-Keppel for making this show so absolutely amazing. James Dyer (Bishop, 18) is super excited to be a part of his first musical at WFBHS! He is especially looking forward to playing the role of the Bishop. He would like to give special thanks to all of the directors who have given so much of their time and expertise to make this show possible. For James, the friendships he has made on this production are one of a kind. Finally, he would also like to thanks his family for supporting him and putting up with his near constant singing the last three months :) Marcus Ellinas (Javert, 19) is marvelously elated to be participating in Whitefish Bay High School s production of Les Miserables. Although not exactly known for his imposing stature, he has been a lover of this musical for many years and has never been more excited to play such a powerful Les Miserables 11

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13 BIOGRAPHIES c o n t. and significant role. Throughout middle and high school, Marcus has acted as Teen Angel in Grease, Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Sebastian in The Little Mermaid. Outside of musical theatre, Marcus enjoys playing the cello as a member of the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra. He would like to thank Mr. Shoemaker for his musical guidance through middle school and high school, Ms. Kind-Keppel for her ceaseless energy, and Ms. Wozniak for her contributions to making Les Mis a reality. He is still looking for that loaf of bread. Catriona Ellis (Cast, 17) is so excited to be a part of Les Miserables! You may recognize from the Whitefish Bay High School production of Into the Woods as The Steward and bird. Catriona loves singing! In fact, she has been in two Whitefish Bay High School choirs since freshman year. In her future she will be attending The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Lastly, she wants to thank all of her amazing friends and family for always being there for her. Nina Enea (Cast, 17) is thrilled to be singing in her fourth and final musical at Whitefish Bay High School. In the past, Nina has been a part of Hello, Dolly!, Footloose, and Grease. She would like to thank all of her friends and family that have encouraged her to keep singing, dancing, and acting both onstage and off. She would also like to thank all of her directors for encouraging her throughout the past four years. Lastly, Nina wants to thank all of the wonderful actors and actresses that she has worked with in her high school career for truly making her theatrical experience the best it could possibly be. Alex Fasseas (Grantaire, 19) is super excited to be a part of his first WFBHS musical. He took part in one middle school musical, Joseph and the Amazing Techincolor Dreamcoat, as Joseph. He is especially looking forward to playing ABC Society member Grantaire. Alex would like to personally thank all of his directors for making this show truly outstanding. The brotherhood he has taken part of among his fellow Society members has been unforgettable. Alex just wants the audience to enjoy the show and drink with him. Will Foote (The Foreman/Feuilly, 18) feels privileged to be a part of Les Misérables, his first show at Whitefish Bay High School. Will began his theatre career at the Steel Beam Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois and continued learning through First Stage Theatre when his family moved to Milwaukee. Will would like to thank the pit orchestra, technical crew, and his fellow cast members for their commitment, as well as Mr. Miller, Mrs. Armstrong, Anne and Jim van Duessen, Tina Wozniak, and Ms. Kind-Keppel, for all of their excellent direction and guidance. He would also like to thank his family for their support of all of his theatrical endeavors. Matthew Friedland (Cast, 17) is excited to be in his first musical. Although he s never really sang, he s played percussion in the band throughout high school. In his free time, Matthew likes to play with his dog, Bessie, and sleep (but he s always woke). He would like to thank his family for all of their support and his friends for pushing him into such a great musical experience. Maya Goldbaum (Madam, 17) is extremely thrilled to be a part of Les Miserables at Whitefish Bay High School this year. You may recognize her from several other Whitefish Bay productions such as Into the Woods, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Grease, The Crucible, You re A Good Man Charlie Brown, and Hello, Dolly!. This coming fall, Maya will be attending University of Minnesota Twin Cities and is planning on majoring in Elementary Education. She couldn t be more thankful for the incredible opportunities and communities that she got to be a part of through the Les Miserables 13

14 BIOGRAPHIES c o n t. Whitefish Bay theater department. Lastly, Maya wants to thank all of her friends, families and loved ones for always being supportive of her. Brenna Grych (Cast, 17) is very excited to be part of one of her favorite musicals! After taking a few years off of theater to pursue sports and other activities, she is delighted to complete her senior year with another great theater experience. Having been a part of a number of other productions such as The Wizard of Oz, Annie, Big, Aladdin Jr., and others, this will be her seventh musical! She wishes to thank her directors, classmates, and family. Liam Hartnett (Enjolras, 18) is so happy to be a part of LES MISERABLES. Favorite shows include: GREASE (Doody), and THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE ABRIDGED at Whitefish Bay High School; TARZAN (Tarzan) and BIG FISH (Zacky Price) at First Stage; and MACBETH with Red Lion Theater Co. He thanks his directors, and the talented cast, crew, and pit for this amazing experience. Thank you for supporting the arts!! Sarah Hasker (Crew, 17) is as happy as a moose in a tub of maple syrup to be crewing for Les Miserables. You may have read her name in the program for Get Smart, Footloose, Charlie Brown, The Crucible, Grease, Putnam, the Complete Works of William Shakeapeare Abridged and Into the Woods. She would also like you to know that the colour of the sky at 6:08am and 7:00pm is her favourite colour. Be sure to settle back, get your beret, and enjoy the show! Nathan Kabara (Combeferre, 20) is thrilled to be playing the role of Combeferre in Whitefish Bay High School s production of Les Miserables. Nathan has also appeared in A Christmas Carol as Peter Cratchit at Falls Patio Players, Ensemble in Ella Enchanted as well as Skunk in Mole Hill Stories at First Stage. He would like to thank his family and Ms. Kind-Keppel for their support, and he hopes that you will enjoy the show. 14 Whitefish Bay High School Susannah Karron (Cast, 17) is very excited to be in Les Misérables as her third and final musical at Whitefish Bay. She would like to thank the cast, directors, and crew for all their hard work. Enjoy the show! Will Korbitz (Keyboard, 17) is ecstatic to visit the streets of Paris in Les Miserables as the pit follows the cast throughout this story. You may (or may not) have seen him rocking at Bomont and Rydell High with the pit in Footloose and Grease, but he is excited about the change of scenery this year. He would like to extend thanks to Mr. Shoemaker for his dedication to both Footloose and Grease, and his teachings in both pits. He also would like to thank both of his pit directors this year for using their time and expertise to support our theater department. Finally, Will extends his deepest gratitude to Ms. Kind-Keppel for her endless dedication to making the musical the best it can possibly be. Alex Koziol (Cast, 17) is excited for Les Mis! This is his second musical here at WFBHS. He appeared as chorus member last year in Grease. Over the years he has grown very fond of the theater department, and is excited for the performance. In his free time, he likes to play video games, watch sports, and hang out with his friends. He would like to thank all of his directors for making this show possible. Esther Lee (Flutist, 17) is absolutely elated to join Pit Orchestra once more since playing piano for You re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Esther plans to continue music in the Symphony Orchestra of the college of her choice while majoring in Elementary Education. She thanks all of the adults involved for graciously allowing her to take part in an incredible production, and her family for continually supporting her in all of her musical pursuits. Dylan MacFarlan (Babet, 17) Being classified as nothing but an anti-social gamer his whole life, his first steps to proving everyone wrong started with the Whitefish Bay Middle School Football team. As he progressed through the ranks in high

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16 BIOGRAPHIES c o n t. school, he thought he would try out the musical, seeing as his parents kept egging him on to do so. With enough persuasion, he finally cracked and auditioned for Grease, and he had a ton of fun playing the role of a teenager in the late 1950 s. Now, he s back to the play the role of a psychopathic French thug, as well as a brutal warden. He s ready to have fun with all his new friends as well as his directors and role models. Although it s his last year, he s determined to make the most out of the whole thing, and look good doing it. Jenn McNeill (Keyboard, 17) is thrilled to be making her debut performance in a theater production as a senior member of the pit orchestra. Upon hearing that the school would be performing Les Miserables, she jumped at the opportunity to contribute to the show without actually having to be able to sing well. She would like to thank all of the adults who made this show possible due to their countless hours of work, and, most importantly, she would like to thank her peers, who dedicate their hearts to this show for months, for inspiring her to be a part of this wonderful community. Jess Morton (Assistant Director, 17) is anything but misérables to be working as Assistant Director in this year s show. Last year, she danced her heart out in Grease, but this year she s having a ball working on the show both off and on (surprise!) the stage. She would like to thank her beloved directors as well as the awesome cast/crew for making this such an amazing part of her senior year! Michael Muth (Bambatabois, 17) is a senior at Whitefish Bay, and Les Miserables is his third high school production but his tenth show overall! Michael thoroughly enjoys the memories and teamwork that comes with large-scale productions and is excited to try and find theater work in college next year. When Michael isn t rehearsing with the Les Mis cast in the cafeteria or on stage, he participates as a ski racer and is a very active member of the BeyHive (Beyoncé s fanbase). From Blue Duke Dance Team Congratulations to the dancers performing in Les Miserables! Lauren Clausing Emily Enes Emma Mitchell Maria Olsson Jessie Potter For more information about the dance team and Auditions contact bluedukedancers@gmail.com or visit 16 Whitefish Bay High School

17 BIOGRAPHIES c o n t. watching interviews to teaching himself choreography from her tours, Michael brings the fiery spirit of Beyoncé to Whitefish Bay High School and the North Shore as a whole. Michael s dream job is to become a late night talk show host, so within the next fifteen years, be sure to tune into his televised slot. Maria Olsson (Fantine, 17) is very excited to be a part of Les Miserables and to play the role of Fantine. This is one of her favorite shows of all time and she is very thankful for the opportunity. She would like to thank her directors for all they ve done to enhance her performance and she had a wonderful time working with them. You may have also seenmaria in her role as The Witch from Into the Woods. Jessie Potter (Eponine, 19) feels incredibly lucky to play the role of Eponine and share the stage with the extraordinary talent at Bay. She is very grateful to her directors for their guidance, patience, and musical brilliance throughout this process! She would also like to thank her family for being so supportive of her journey through theater. This experience has given her the opportunity to develop her voice and expand her acting skills. Jessie is very appreciative of her fun and accomplished fellow actors and actresses, and the amazing stage crew who makes Les Miserables so very Les Fabuleux!! Alex Quade (Jean Valjean, 17) is overjoyed to be back on the WFBHS stage as he takes part in his final high school production. After partaking in the school musicals since he was in 6th grade, Alex cannot wait to finish off his senior year with such an incredible show such as Les Miserables. He would like to thanks his family, friends, and especially his directors for their many years of dedication. Ben Rackovan (Cast, 17) is incredibly excited to be taking part in his second and final theater production at Whitefish MAKE THE WORLD YOUR STAGE ESSAMTEAM.COM SHOREWEST.COM EHO Les Miserables 17

18 BIOGRAPHIES c o n t. Bay High School. He would like to thank his directors and the rest of the cast and crew for making this show an amazing experience. He would also like to thank his friends and family for their support, and give a special shout out to Van Rao for getting him involved in the first place. Thank you for coming, and we hope you enjoy our production of Les Miserables! Beatrice Rasmussen (Madame Thenardier, 18) is so excited for this amazing opportunity to act in her favorite musical, Les Miserables! After her innocent roles in First Stage s Ella Enchanted as well as Whitefish Bay s Grease and You re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Beatrice is eager to break out of her comfort zone to play the part of a 19th century, deceitful conwoman. She would like to thank her friends and family, and especially Ms. Kind Keppel, for their patience in the beginning stages of her cockney accent. Asa Rao (Gavroche, 20) is very excited to play Gavroche in Whitefish Bay s production of Les Miserables! He has previously been in Into the Woods as Jack and in a barbershop quartet in Music Man. Asa would like to thank cast, crew, pit, and directors for this great experience. We hope you enjoy the show! Damini Rao (Little Cosette, 18) is excited to be playing the role of Little Cosette in Les Miserables, one of her favorite musicals of all time! As well as serving on stage crew for multiple WFBHS plays and musicals, she has also performed as Cinderella in the fall production of Into the Woods. She would like to thank her amazing cast, crew, pit, and directors for their dedication to Les Mis, but most of all, she wants to thank her parents for their never ending support. Van Rao (Marius, 17) is very excited about playing the part of Marius in WFB s production of Les Miserables. He feels extremely fortunate to be working with such intelligent and talented people. Besides Les Miserables, Van has participated in other theater productions such as Charlie Brown, Spelling Bee, and this year s fall musical Into the Woods. He has put a lot of work into this production and admires all the work put in from his fellow actors, crew members, and pit. He would like to thank the directors and all of the people behind-the-scenes for their commitment. He would also like to thank his mother and father who have always supported him through everything. Evan Schallack (Thenardier, 18) is positively tickled pink to be Thenardier in Whitefish Bay High School s production of Les Miserables. You might have seen him in the complete works of William Shakespeare Abridged, Grease as well as many other Whitefish Bay shows. Ever since infancy, Evan knew he was destined to be Thenardier and would like to thank K2 for making his extremely early childhood dreams come true. He would also like to thank his family for putting up with Evan singing Les Miserables songs constantly. 18 Whitefish Bay High School

19 BIOGRAPHIES c o n t. John Strasheim (Joly, 17) is thrilled to be a part of his final show at Whitefish Bay High School. Being a part of musicals every year of high school has created longlasting memories he won t soon forget. He would like to thank his directors for all they have done for this cast and crew both this year and in prior years. He would also like to thank his family and friends who have supported him every year. Sydney Smith (Crew, 17) is over the moon (and probably a bit past Pluto, which is a planet, by now) to be participating in this production of Les Miserables. Sydney has worked on a multitude of shows since her freshman year, doing lighting for half of them, which is a part of theatre she is very passionate about. Sydney would like to thank her fabulous crew and directors for making this last musical a memorable one, and working so incredibly hard to make it the best that it can be. She would also like to thank her parents for dealing with the late hours and crew days on the weekends and doing many loads of black laundry over the years. Finally, Sydney would like to thank gaff tape, for, through all the stress of shows, managing to hold it all together; it really is the true unsung MVP of the show. Ellie Taft (Cast, 17) is so beyond excited to be a part of Whitefish Bay High School s Les Misérables cast. This is only her second Whitefish Bay High School show, but you may have previously seen her in numerous musicals at First Stage Children s Theater, including her iconic role as a melon (confirmed Ellie was type-cast as a melon). Ellie would like to thank all the directors, cast and crew for this amazing experience and her family and friends (and boyfriend Aaron Rodgers) for all their support along the way. Alec Wellenstein (Courfeyrac, 18) is awake and ready to be in Les Mis! He has been in WFBHS s Grease and was a member of the state bound one act The Complete Works of Shakespeare Abridged. Outside of school, he has been in First Stage s Big Nate, Holes, and Jackie and Me. Alec loves theatre along with biking, Wisconsin weather, and a good burger. He hopes you have a grand time at the show! Les Miserables 19

20 Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Building Award Winning Custom Homes Movies will Make you Famous; Television will make you Rich; But Theater will make you Good! Congratulations to the Cast, Crew and Pit, The Jorndt Familly 20 Whitefish Bay High School