April 16-18, :00 PM April 18th, 2:00 PM Ridge Community High School Proudly Presents:

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1 Ridge Community High School Proudly Presents: April 16-18, :00 PM April 18th, 2:00 PM Adults: $8.00 Students: $ Ridge Community High School Theatre 500 Orchid Drive Davenport, FL

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3 Ridge Community High School Fine Arts Department Proudly Presents: Anything Goes! A Musical Comedy Book by Timothy Crouse and John Weidman Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter Original Book by Guy Bolton, P.G. Wodehouse, Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse Elizabeth Corbin: We are so proud of you and everything you have accomplished this year! Have a great show! Love, 500 Highlands Reserve Blvd Davenport, FL Mom and Dad Phone: Directed by: Cory S. Wilson Technical Direction by: Timothy Frost Choreographed by: Marcia Legg Choral Direction by: Richard Balach Musical/Pit Direction by: Christopher Houze Thursday April 16th Friday April 17th Saturday April 18th Anything Goes is presented through special arrangement with Tams-Witmark Music Library All authorized performance Materials are also supplied by Tams-Witmark. 560 Lexington Avenue, New York, N.Y Phone: Fax: The videotaping or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

4 Greetings! Director s Note Welcome to Ridge Community High School and our presentation of the classic Cole Porter musical, Anything Goes! This is the fifth production I have had the honor of directing at RCHS and the third musical. It was a tough task choosing a musical this year after last year s success of Hairspray, but I knew it could be done. Anything Goes is one of my favorite musicals. I played Billy Crocker my junior year of high school exactly ten years ago this month, and our technical director, Mr. Frost, and our music director, Mr. Balach also worked on this show when they were in high school, which makes it memorable for all of us! I can t describe how proud I am of these students and their commitment to bringing you an outstanding evening of live entertainment. Anything Goes opened on Broadway November 21, 1934 amidst the backdrop of the Great Depression. America needed a musical that was light-hearted, funny and provided an escape from pain that the early 1930 s brought. With its high energy tap numbers, budding romance, mistaken identities, beautiful setting (the entire show takes place on an ocean liner), Anything Goes has proven itself a musical masterpiece after over eighty years of performances across the globe. Tonight it comes to our school. Welcome aboard the S.S. American, where anything goes! Enjoy the show! Cory S. Wilson RCHS Theatre Arts The Cast and Crew would like to extend a special thanks to our wonderful administration! Mrs. Sherry T. Wells, Principal Mr. Russell Donnelly, Assistant Principal Ms. Angela Clark Assistant Principal Theatre Etiquette Audience Member All seats are first come, first served Arrive and be seated before curtain. If late, do not argue with the House Manager if not seated immediately. No food or drink! If necessary, unwrap throat lozenges, mints or gum before the performance begins. Do not talk with your fellow audience members during the play. Do not use personal audio devices, computers or cell phones. This includes texting! Do not play with laser pointers. Turn off cell phones or any other electronic device which might cause a distraction during the performance. Remove your hat during performance. Avoid wearing strong perfumes or cologne. Return promptly from intermission. Do not recite, hum or sing along with the actors. Stand up if someone needs to pass in front of your seat. Do not block aisles or doorways to greet friends and acquaintances. Remain seated until the houselights come up do not rush for the exit prematurely. Be aware of the closest exits. Take your trash with you, including programs. Give your program back to the ushers after the show if you are not going to keep it. Thank you for your consideration and supporting our actors and crew members! Enjoy the show!

5 Theatre Winter Haven A Message from our Principal Dear Guests: Beauty and the Beast Jr. May 15-17, Becky s New Car April 9-16, It is my pleasure to welcome you to our school s 6 th musical presentation, Anything Goes!. Ridge Community High School has been most proud of its many achievements over the past 9 years and the many accomplishments of excellence that demonstrate our high expectations. Our Fine Arts Department has played a significant role in these accomplishments. Our students, staff and parent volunteers have worked very hard to bring this story to life on the stage to provide us with an evening of music, dance and entertainment that takes us back to one of Broadway s most memorable, energetic musicals. I am so glad you chose to spend your evening with us. Please sit back, relax, and enjoy tonight s production! Sincerely, Sherry T. Wells, Principal Shrek the Musical July 17 August 2nd,

6 Ridge Youth Football and Cheer Register now for the 2015 Season Ages Strengthening our community by providing support for our area s children A 501-C3 Non-Profit Organization. To Elizabeth Corbin and the rest of the backstage crew of Anything Goes! You are the unsung heroes of theatre! Break a Leg! Love, Aunt Patti firstfridaykids@gmail.com View our Season Parent Involvement Pictures of Past Shows Important Updates

7 Dani Otey - Break a Leg! Love from: Mom, Dad, Alex, and Xander We are so proud of YOU! Special Thanks to:

8 Reno Sweeny Billy J. Crocker Hope Harcourt Sir Evelyn Oakley Moonface Martin Erma Mrs. Evangeline Harcourt Elisha Whitney Purser Captain Reno s Angels: Luke & John Rev. Henry T. Dobson Fred Reporter s FBI Agent 1 & 2 Tap Dancing Sailors The Cast Bayley True Daved Olivencia Victoria Adolphson Zachary Gamache Jorge Texidor Melanie Pagan Courtney Alexander Shakeir Jones Kimberly James Emiliano Morales Kayla Gallardo, Danielle Sheibley, Esther Lubin, Rebekah Swincicki Dani Otey, Hannah Dyer Luke Salerno Alex Leniz Dominique Davenport, Melissa Terry, Alexander Salazar Jorge Hernandez, Corvus Fitzgerald Luke Salerno, Brendon Shea Sailors/Passengers (Ensemble) Blake Dennis, Jesse Garza, Corvus Fitzgerald, Adriana Ponce de Leon, Aikel Coffie, Mary Humphries, Raymima Evely Paul, Dominique Davenport, Sherry Legros, Lousiebonne Legrand, Faith Artis, Adriana Rivera, Sarah Hallman, Bri Gransee, Ashlie Hayner, Hannah Dyer, Danielle Otey, Kimberly James, Mackenzie Watson, Micaela Gill, Rhyanna Pleuss, Melissa Tery, Analies Valentin, Melissa Humphries, Alexandra Salazar, Liseberthe Celestin, Chela Legros, Jade Garia, Shavonn Davis, Joyce Wallace, PLEASE SILENCE ALL ELECTRONIC DEDEVICES! ALSO, PLEASE NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Meet the Production Staff Marcia Gardner-Legg (Choreographer): Besides starting the Studio C School of Dance and Production in Haines City, Marcia has danced in the around -the-world, televised statue of Liberty Celebration with Liza Minneli at Giants Stadium. She has also had six month dance contracts and several cruise ships around the world. She has performed in the Tony Grant Show in Atlantic City, New Jersey and the Broadway Showcase, New York City, and has worked for the Walt Disney Entertainment Company. Marcia has studied dance, acting and voice from some of the finest teachers in NYC and Pennsylvania, including Skip Siegal, Maurice Hines, Frank Hatchet, Salvador Juarez, Henry LeTang and others. To this day Marcia is always studying different styles of dance to bring to her students fresh ideas. She attended the Cecchetti Council of America International Teacher Seminar and the Dance Masters in New York City. Since opening her studio in Haines City, Marcia s students have performed in the Nutcracker on Broadway, numerous cruise ships, fairs, festivals, parades and pageants. In the last five years her students have performed three times in the New York City s Macy s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Carnegie Hall, A Broadway performance and were chosen to study with the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in London, England. Marcia is thankful for the opportunity to work with Mr. Wilson and Mr. Frost on this production, and has loved getting to know all of the wonderful students of Ridge Community High School. Mrs. Melissa James (Creative Design Director) Originally from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Mrs. James participated in multiple musicals in high school at First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale, including Grease, Hello Dolly, and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Mrs. James moved to Central Florida to attend the University of Central Florida, where she graduated with a degree in English Language Arts Education, and a minor in Creative Writing. She currently teaches Advanced Placement English Literature and English IV at Ridge Community High School. Mrs. James is also the Sponsor for Student Government, as well as the Senior Class Sponsor. Mrs. James is appreciative for the opportunity to work with Mr. Wilson, Mr. Frost, and the entire ensemble on this wonderful show. Outside of teaching and theatre, Mrs. James enjoys spending time with her husband, Michael, and her pugs, and vacationing at Walt Disney World. Please Join the Cast and Crew in the Courtyard following the performance for a short meet and greet!

9 Meet the Production Staff Mr. Cory Wilson (Director) Originally from Wadsworth, Ohio, Mr. Wilson was "raised in the theatre" participating in numerous community and regional theatre productions including shows at the Cleveland Playhouse, The Galaxy Dinner Theatre and Akron's Weathervane Community Playhouse throughout his youth. Mr. Wilson is a 2011 Theatre and Communications graduate from Southeastern University in Lakeland where he was named Best Actor in the prestigious Ember Awards. Mr. Wilson currently serves as Theatre Arts teacher at Ridge Community High School in Davenport, FL where he teaches both Introduction to Drama and Advanced Acting. Aside from directing the main stage shows at RCHS, Mr. Wilson can also be seen on stage at Theatre Winter Haven, recently named most recently as Frank Butler in Annie Get Your Gun. Mr. Wilson believes that every person can bring something of value to the study of theatre, and that through exploring the human condition, students develop not only academically, but also as grounded, well-rounded individuals able to participate in a variety of career paths and professions. In his free time, Mr. Wilson enjoys exploring Walt Disney World, and spending time with his wife, who is the RCHS dance instructor, and two children, Macy and Aaron. Mr. Timothy Frost (Technical Director) A native of Nashua, NH, Mr. Frost relocated from the cold winters of New England to the warmth of Orlando. Over the years, Mr. Frost has had the fortunate opportunity to work on many different shows in many different backstage roles. Mr. Frost has experience in production ranging from community theater shows to professional TV productions and everything else in between. With technical expertise in lighting, sound and video production, Mr. Frost is excited to be involved with RCHS Theatre. Some past theatre credits include: Fiddler on the Roof, Footloose, South Pacific, Pippi Longstocking, Boomers: A New Musical and Anything Goes. TV credits include technical contracting with: CNN, Fox News, NBC News, NBC Universal, and TNT Sports. Locally, Mr. Frost hopes to get involved with Theatre Winter Haven and The Garden Theatre in Winter Garden to work in other technical roles. Mr. Frost is excited to lead our technical crew here at Ridge and share his passion for the theatre with our students. Mr. Frost resides in Orlando and enjoys spending time at the local attractions and traveling whenever possible. Mr. Rich Balach (Music Director) Mr. Balach graduated from Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL with a Bachelor's of Science in Music Education in During his time at Southeastern, Mr. Balach was a member of the Chamber Singers, as well as partaking in other musical productions. He has served as the President of the Florida Collegiate NAfME, as well as Southeastern University's chapter of NAfME. Mr. Balach is an avid fan of sports, and enjoys making music in a variety of venues. He is proficient on the piano, guitar, and voice. He also enjoys the technical side of music, and runs his own private recording business. He currently records all of the major concerts offered by Southeastern University. Mr. Balach is also the Children's Music Coordinator at First Presbyterian Church in Lakeland, FL. He is in charge of the children's choir, Pre-K choir, helps out with the teenager's musical groups, and sings regularly in the adult choirs. Production Staff DIRECTOR.... Mr. Cory Wilson CHORAL DIRECTOR Mr. Richard Balach TECHNICAL DIRECTOR & LIGHTING DESIGN...Mr. Timothy Frost STUDENT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR.....Brendon Shea VIDEO PRODUCTION...Mr. Eddy Varela, Recording Arts Academy Students COSTUME DESIGN Kimberly James, Marcia Legg, Studio C, Theatre Winter Haven CHOREOGRAPHY Mrs. Marcia Legg PIT DIRECTOR... Mr. Christopher Houze MAKEUP.. Kylee Rancier CREATIVE DESIGN DIRECTOR Mrs. Melissa James LOBBY DISPLAY/HEADSHOTS.Mrs. Nicole Ford HOUSE MANAGER/PRODUCTION ASSISTANT... Mr. Phillip Holt AFTERGLOW..... Mrs Deborah Sheibley, Mrs. Kimberly Salerno STAGE MANAGER Cordero Brown ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS.... Alex Braman, Gina Rivera STAGE CREW... Michael Hysell, Zachary Myrick, Anna Cooper, Lizzie Corbin, Savannah Dugan, Genesis Fuentes, Makayla Roy SET DESIGN...Sean McMahon, Mr. Timothy Frost, Mr. Cory Wilson SET CONSTRUCTION....Mr. Harry Lyon, Mr. Curtis Temples ARTISTIC CREW... Alex Braman, Emiliano Morales, Michael Hysell, Brendon Shea, Zachary Gamache, Anna Cooper, Dani Otey, Lizzie Corbin, Luke Salerno, Gina Rivera PROPERTY SUPPLIER.....Polk State College Theatre PROP MASTER.....Gina Rivera ASST. LIGHTING DESIGNER...Alex Braman LIGHTING CREW.. Alex Braman, Jorge Hernandez, LIGHT BOARD OPERATOR..... Brian Salazar SPOT LIGHT OPERATORS..... Andrew Gonzalez, PJ Ramos SOUND BOARD OPERATORS.....Alejandra Karnath, Bruno Arnesi SOUND CREW.... Mr. Barry Guiot, Christopher James SOUND CONSULTANT...Mr. Matthew Salerno

10 Scene Synopsis The Setting is 1934 on an Ocean Liner traveling from New York to London Very special thanks to Ms. Marcia and Studio C School of Dance of Haines City! Act 1 Scene 1: A smokey Manhattan bar. I Get a Kick Out of You Scene 2: The afterdeck of an ocean liner. There s no Cure Like Travel Bon Voyage Scene 3: On Deck that evening You re the Top! Easy to Love Scene 4: Whitney s stateroom/moon s adjacent cabin Scene 5: On deck, mid-morning. The Crew Song Friendship Scene 6: Evelyn s Stateroom Scene 7: On Deck, mid-morning It s De-Lovely Scene 8: On Deck, Early the following morning Anything Goes! There will be a 15 Minute Intermission between Acts One and Two

11 To The Cast and Crew of Anything Goes: You are all a very talented group of young artists. Congratulations on all of your hard work and continue to follow your dreams. I Believe in You! I Believe in Me! I Believe in Us! - Frost, Wilson, James, Balach, Houze, Ms. Marcia, Holt, Scene Synopsis The Setting is the Spring of 1934 on an Ocean Liner traveling from New York to London Scene 1: The ship s nightclub Act 2 Public Enemy Number One Blow, Gabriel, Blow! Goodbye, Little dream, Goodbye Scene 2: The Ship s brig, late at night All through the Night! Scene 3: On deck, later that night The Gypsy in Me Scene 4: The Ship s brig, early morning Scene 5: On Deck Buddy, Beware I Get a Kick Out of You Reprise Bows Please join our cast and crew in the courtyard immediately following the performance for a meet and greet. The Musicians DIRECTOR...Mr. Christopher Houze TRUMPET...Ms. Jennifer Peacock KEYBOARDS....Mrs. Deborah Coots, Mr. Phil Holt STRINGS..Mr. Richard Brodwin JAZZ ENSEMBLE...Amber Anderson, Hezekiah Curry, Steven Dubose, Kinzie Dwyer, Emily Gabriel, Christopher Gonzalez, Jakob Hansen, Evan Jylha, Katelyn Knox, Jomar Lopez Jaime, Kelly Romero, Victoria Sell, Averiane Wallace, Sebastian Zuniga

12 Special Thanks The Cast and crew would like to offer a special thanks to: Mrs. Sherry T. Wells Mr. Russell Donnelly Ms. Angela Clark Mr. & Mrs. Sheibley Theatre Winter Haven Ms. Camille McClellan Ms. Marcia Legg Ms. Nicole Ford Mr. Chuck Langford Mr. Chad Langford Horace Mann Studio C School of Dance Alejandro Valdez Polk State College Theatre Arts Mr. Barry Guiot USF School of Theatre and Dance PSAV Mrs. Paige Wilson Polk State College Keiser University Mr. Matthew Salerno Mrs. Kimberly Salerno Break a Leg! The theatre is the only institution in the world which has been dying for four thousand years and has never succumbed. It requires tough and devoted people to keep it alive. Congratulations cast and crew on your hard work and devotion to the arts! RCHS English Faculty - John Steinbeck Kimberly James, No matter what life challenges come your way, you always manage to rush through them and it has always made you who you are today! Always follow your dreams! Love, Mom and Dad

13 Meet the Cast and Crew Rebekah Swincicki (Reno s Angel) is a junior. Her previous experience includes the role of Flower Child in GROOVY at Shepherd Middle School. She is also active with tennis, aerial silks, and dance. Rebekah would like to give a special thanks to Mrs. Marcia for coming out to help with the tap dancing for the play, and Mr. Wilson for helping and working with all the cast. Jorge Texidor (Moonface Martin) is a freshman. Has past experience includes multiple productions at DSA, including ANNIE, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, CHARLOTTE S WEB, CINDER- ELLA, SNOW WHITE, and THE LITTLE MERMAID. He loves acting and drawing, and is a member of Sigma. Jorge would like to thank Mr. Wilson, Mr. Balach, and Mr. Frost for allowing him the opportunity, his family for supporting him, and God for providing his talents. Leisha Torres (Set and Stage Crew) is a senior. Her previous experience includes working as a crew member in HAIRSPRAY. She is a concert master for RCHS Orchestra, plays keyboard at her church, likes to draw, and always enjoys learning different instruments and music styles. Leisha would like to thank her parents for supporting her interest in the arts and loving her unconditionally. Next year she plans on attending Southeastern University to study English and International Studies and minor in Business. Bayley True (Reno Sweeney) is a senior. She has graced the stage at RCHS for the past few years AS Dorothy in WIZARD OF OZ, Amber Von Tussle in HAIRSPRAY, Hilda in SLEEPY HOLLOW, and Mrs. Cratchit in A CHRISTMAS CAROL. She also just made her debut in community theatre as a Showgirl in Theatre Winter Haven s production of ANNIE GET YOUR GUN. Bayley enjoys band and choir in addition to theatre. She is planning on attending Polk State to study theatre and then transfer to a university to get a BFA in Musical Theatre. Maria Vargas (Reno s Angel) is a freshman. This is her first production. Outside of the theatre arts, she plays tuba in the band and dances. She would like to thank her awesome mother and family for always supporting her and picking her up from rehearsals. Joyce Wallace (Ensemble) is a senior. Her previous experience includes THE MUSIC MAN at Four Corners Charter School. She enjoys reading and acting, and would like to give a special thank you to Mr. Wilson for allowing her the opportunity to be in this year s production. After high school, Joyce plans on becoming a nurse. Mackenzie Watson (Ensemble) is a freshman. She has been in multiple productions at Four Corners Charter School, including Molly in ANNIE, Mr. Glu in THE BIZ, and GET TOGETHER. She also was Harriett is our fall production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Mackenzie enjoys acting, and was President of the Drama Club at Four Corners Charter School. She would like to thank her mom for always supporting her. Chuck Langford Langford Insurance & Financial Services The Horace Mann Companies 215 Imperial Blvd, Suite A-1 Lakeland, FL Bus Fax Break a Leg to the cast of Anything Goes! -From your friends at Horace Mann

14 Meet the Cast and Crew Adriana Ponce de Leon (Reno s Angel/Sailor/Passenger) is a freshman. This is her first musical, but she has participated on stage through many dance recitals and performances. Adriana enjoys dancing, painting, listening to music, and outdoor activities like hiking, walking, and enjoying the beauty of nature. Heather Pragano (Ensemble) is a senior. She began dancing at the age of four at Studio C School of Dance, and has participated in multiple events, including parades, fairs, and has taken a class with the Rockettes. She has a background in ballet, pointe, jazz, and tap. Heather also has a strong interest in the medical field. She would like to thank her parents for always being supportive, and her brother for being her best friend and dance partner. Kylee Rancier (Tech, make-up) is a senior. Her previous experience includes appearances in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Ensemble), and here on the RCHS stage she has appeared as Penny Pingleton in HAIRSPRAY and WIZARD OF OZ (Ensemble). Outside of theatre, Kylee enjoys German, video games, and yoga. She would like to thank Mr. Frost, Mr. Furno, and Mr. Powell for helping her discover her love of German. Kylee is attending Stetson University next year, with plans to major in German and double minor in Russian and Communications. Adriana Rivera (Ensemble) is a freshman. This is her first major production. She enjoys drawing, painting, and sports, such as tennis, cycling, karate, and volleyball. She would like to attend college to become a veterinarian or a pediatrician. Alexandra Salazar (Ensemble) is a senior. She previously was an ensemble member in HAIRSPRAY and played Martha Cratchit in A CHRISTMAS CAROL. She enjoys choir, tennis, and theatre. She would like to thank her parents for always supporting her and her God parents for introducing her to the world of theatre. Luke Salerno (Sailor) is a senior. His previous experience includes DEAD SCREWDY and crew member in A CHRISTMAS CAROL. He is also involved with JROTC Drill Team, National Honor Society, and Sigma. Luke would thank to thank his friends, like Brendon Shea, for introducing him to theatre, Mr. Frost for his support, and his mom and dad for always supporting him with every crazy decision he s made. Brendon Shea (Technical Director/Sailor) is a senior. He has been on stage previously in OLIVER, SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK/SCHOOL OF ROCK, PINOCCHIO, ANNIE, and GUYS AND DOLLS. He was also Technical Director for A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Brendon is involved with Sigma Alpha Sigma, and is on the JROTC Rifle team. He enjoys shooting, tech theatre, and sports. He would like to thank his parents and siblings for their support, and Mr. Frost for reintroducing him to theatre, especially the technical aspect. Brendon plans to attend Valencia, then transfer to UCF to major in Technical Theatre with a minor in Engineering. Danielle Sheibley (Reno s Angel) is a junior. She made her RCHS Theatre debut last year as Velma Von Tussle in HAIRSPRAY. Other than theatre, Danielle loves to dance. She would like to thank her parents for always supporting her decisions. Sierra Sutkus (Reporter/Ensemble) is a junior. ANYTHING GOES will be her ninth theatrical production, having previously performed at DSA and RCHS. She is currently in Sigma, and the RCHS a Capella group. Sierra loves anything related to music and theatre. She would like to thank her parents for their support, her brother and sister for always supporting her and coming to her shows, and Mr. Wilson, Mr. Frost, Mr. Balach, and Mrs. Marcia for everything they do!

15 Meet the Cast and Crew Sarah Marfo (Crew) is a sophomore. Sarah has worked both on stage and with tech previously for RCHS Theatre, having been involved in HAIRSPRAY and A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Sarah is also involved with Sigma, R.I.S.K. Club, Student Government, Key Club, HOSA, and softball. She d like to thank Mr. Frost for having her back and helping her on her down fall. Sarah plans to attend either UF, FSU, or UCF for pharmacy and minor in theatre tech. Emiliano Morales Flores (Captain) is a senior. His previous experiences on the RCHS stage include the Mayor of Munchkin City in THE WIZARD OF OZ and Bob Cratchit in A CHRIST- MAS CAROL. Emiliano is also involved with Cross Country, Soccer, and Track and Field. He would like to give special thanks to his family for supporting him and to everyone in his graduating class of 2015! Daved Olivencia (Billy) is a senior. His previous theatre experience includes roles in WIZ- ARD OF OZ, SLEEPY HOLLOW, HAIRSPRAY, and A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Daved is also involved with competitive swimming, Studio Art, and production crew. He would like to thank Mr. Wilson and Mr. Frost for being his mentors, as well as his fellow cast members for supporting him. He would also like to give a special thank you to his parents and loved ones. Daved plans on majoring in TV and film in college. Santina Ortiz (Ensemble) is a freshman. She previously was Losten in GOOD NEWS CRUISE at FBC Davenport. Santina is also involved with Band and plans to join the U.S. Army after graduation. Danielle Otey (John) is a junior. She has participated as an ensemble member in A CHRIST- MAS CAROL and SCHOOL OF ROCK at Berkeley Middle School. Outside of theatre, she likes band. Danielle would like to thank her parents for driving her from rehearsal and all those who helped with the show. Melanie Pagan (Erma) is a senior. She s previously appeared on the RCHS stage in WIZARD OF OZ, SLEEPY HOLLOW, and HAIRSPRAY. She is an officer in dance and Thespian Troupe. Melanie will be attending Florida Gulf Coast University, majoring in Resort and Hospitality Management. She d like to thank her parents for supporting her, Mr. Wilson for believing in her, and Mrs. Marcia and Mr. Balach for their time. She d also like to thank the whole cast and crew for the great experience! Raymima Paul (Ensemble) is a senior. This is her first production. Raymima also participates in tennis, Color Guard, and volunteers at the Haines City Public Library. She enjoys softball and basketball. She wants to thank her mom and dad for their support and for always encouraging her. Raymima would also like to thank God for her life and guiding her. Rhyanna Pleuss (Choir) is a sophomore. This is her first production. She has interests in music, art, fashion, and volleyball. Rhyanna is a member of Sigma Alpha Sigma. She d like to thank her dad and family for their support, as well as her best friend, Daneen, and her boyfriend. After high school, she s planning to major in Hospitality and Business and minor in Fashion. She hopes to work for Disney s costuming department. Meet the Cast and Crew Victoria Adolphson (Hope Harcourt) is a freshman. At Davenport School of the Arts, she played Cinderella in CINDERELLA, Ariel in THE LITTLE MERMAID, and the Mother in THE TALE OF SNOW WHITE. With Ridge Community Theatre she played the First Spirit in A CHRISTMAS CAROL. She d like to thank her supportive friends and family. She d also like to give special thanks to Mr. Wilson, Mr. Balach, and Mr. Frost, and Mrs. Cain and Mr. Mosenburg for introducing her to the theatre. She hopes to go to Denver University to pursue her dream of being a zoologist. Bruno Arnesi (Crew) is a senior. Bruno previously was the Sound Department Head for our fall production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. He also is interested in music, sound design, photography, and film making. He would like to thank God, his parents, and Mr. Frost. Bruno is going to Valencia and UCF to major in Music Production. Faith Artis (Passenger) is a sophomore. She made her debut on the RCHS stage last year as Little Inez in HAIRSPRAY. She is also an active member on the Golf team, and a member of Sigma Alpha Sigma and Art Club. Faith would like to thank her parents for their support. She plans to study musical theatre, directing, and screenwriting at Rollins College after she graduates. Alex Braman (Assistant Stage Manager/Asst. Lighting Designer) is a senior. He has been a stagehand and spotlight operator for productions at Edmond North High School, including A TUNA CHRISTMAS and WEST SIDE STORY. Alex has also been involved as stagehand and set designer with RCHS s productions of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. He would like to give special thanks to his mom and dad, Madison, Nana, and Papa. Alex is attending Stetson University next year and plans to study Technical Theatre. Aikel Coffie (Ensemble) is a junior. Previously she was involved in OLIVER (orphan) and A CHRISTMAS CAROL (caroler) at DSA. Here at RCHS, she appeared as Motor Mouth Maybelle in last year s production of HAIRSPRAY. Aikel is also involved in Sigma, NHS, and advanced women s choir. Her dream is to become a professional entertainer, as she loves to sing and dance. For college, she plans to attend two years in Florida, then two years in New York. Aikel would like to thank her family for their great support in everything she does. Anna Cooper (Crew) is a sophomore. She has previously worked Crew for RCHS Theatre in HAIRSPRAY and A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Anna is involved with Sigma, on the Varsity girls basketball team, and is a tutor. She would like to give a special thank you to her family for supporting her and taking her to and from school to participate in what she loves doing. Elizabeth Corbin (Crew) is a sophomore. She has worked on the crew for our past two productions, A CHRISTMAS CAROL and HAIRSPRAY. Elizabeth is a Brainstorm tutor, Sigma fundraising director, in Student Government as a Sophomore Class Representative, and in National Honor Society and Technical Theatre Design and Production class. She would like to thank her parents and family, and Mr. Frost for their support. Looking ahead, Elizabeth would like to study sports medicine in college.

16 Meet the Cast and Crew Dominique Davenport (Reporter #1) is a senior. She has been involved with the RCHS productions of WIZARD OF OZ, SLEEPY HOLLOW, HAIRSPRAY, and A CHRISTMAS CAR- OL. She is a member of the Health Academy, and would like to give a special thank you to her family for always supporting her. Dominique plans to attend Valencia next year. Savannah Dugan (Crew) is a senior. She was also a crew member in last year s performance of HAIRSPRAY. She spends most of her school time devoted to the production and is excited to work with such a great group. Hannah Dyer (Luke) is a freshman. She was Frida Cratchit in the fall s production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and also has participated in multiple productions with First Baptist Church of Orlando, including THE SINGING CHRISTMAS TREES and WELCOME BACK, JACK. She sang with her middle school choir and loves musical theatre. Hannah s other hobbies include reading, writing, and dance. She would like to give a special thanks to Mr. Wilson, Mr. Frost, her family, and her best friends, Kenzie Watson and Danielle Otey. Her current plans are to pursue theatre and teaching degrees in college. Corvus Fitzgerald (Sailor) is a sophomore. His past experience includes playing Fender in HAIRSPRAY, and multiple productions at McLaughlin Middle School, including THE NUT- CRACKER and was a member of the quartet, Music Man, Jr. Corvus is involved with dance, Japanime Club, Paintball, Karate, and enjoys online gaming and reading. Corvus would like to thank his family and Mr. Wilson for all their support. He plans to study Theatre Arts and Dance in college. Kayla Gallardo (Reno s Angel) is a senior. Her past experience includes appearances in THE SECRET GARDEN, PINOCCHIO, and ANNIE, JR. at Davenport School of the Arts. She was also a Nicest Kid in Town during last year s production of HAIRSPRAY. Kayla is a member of dance here at RCHS and at Studio C School of Dance. She wants to give a big thanks to Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Marcia, and Cordero for helping her in the musical. She plans to attend Polk State for two years before transferring to the University of Florida. Zachary Gamache (Lord Evelyn Oakley) is a senior. This is his first major production. He is the Student Body President, Bolt s Brigade Deputy Commander, and Rifle Marksmanship Co- Captain. Zachary enjoys long walks on the beach, coffee, soccer, running, and reading poetry by candlelight. His future plans include going to the University of Central Florida to study Political Science. Jade Raelynn Garia (Ensemble) is a sophomore. Her past experience includes ROMEO & JULIET during her freshman year. Her future plans are to move to Los Angeles after high school to attend college for theatre. Bri Gransee (Passenger #2/Ensemble) is a senior. Her past experience includes being in the ensemble of HAIRSPRAY and playing Belinda Cratchit and Mrs. Dilber in our fall production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Bri is an active member of RCHS Theatre and Sigma Alpha Sigma. She would like to thank her parents for their support, Melissa for helping her every step of the way, and Mr. Wilson for showing her that theatre is an awesome place to be. Meet the Cast and Crew Sarah Hallman (Passenger #1/Ensemble) is a senior. Last spring she was an ensemble member in the production of HAIRSPRAY and played Young Belle and Fred s wife in A CHRISTMAS CAROL. She has also participated at Community of Faith Church. She is an active member of Choir, and loves the German language, traveling, and theatre. She would like to thank her parents for their support. Sarah plans to attend Stetson University and study Music Education and German. Ashlie Hayner (Ensemble) is a sophomore. This is her first production. Ashlie is currently a member of Sigma Alpha Sigma and the Medical Academy. She would like to thank her parents, sister, and grandma. And a special thank you to her grandpa, watching her performance from above. Kimberly James (Purser/Costume Design) is a senior. She has been involved with many aspects of the theatre, including technical work for DRACULA, WIZARD OF OZ, and THE NUTCRACKER. She recently has tried her hand at acting, first playing the matron in last year s production of HAIRSPRAY. Kimberly is also President of the Anime Club, Thespian Historian, Student Government Representative, Ambassador for the Recording Arts Academy, and a member of NHS. She wants to thank her parents for watching her grow, Mr. Wilson and Mr. Frost for helping along the way, and to everyone who s supported her in pursuing her dreams. Shakeir Jones (Elisha Whitney) is a junior. His previous experience includes RCHS s production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. He has enjoyed his time working on ANYTHING GOES and would like to thank Mr. Wilson for being a great director. Alejandra Karnath (Tech/Sound) is a junior. She has previously worked as part of the sound crew for HAIRSPRAY and A CHRISTMAS CAROL. She s currently in her third year with the Recording Arts Academy and second year with Color Guard and Winter Guard. She would like to thank her mother for always being there and motivating her always. Alejandra plans to attend Full Sail after high school and major in Music Business and Recording Arts. Louisebonne Legrand (Ensemble) is a senior. This is her first production. She is also a member of the Track team and Color Guard. Louise has enjoyed this experience and is looking forward to a great show! Chela Legros (Ensemble) is a freshman. This is her first production. She is also a member of the Track team. She would like to thank Mr. Wilson for letting her be a part of the production, and Mr. Balach for encouraging her. Chela would also like to thank her parents, her friend Liseberthe, her sister, and friends. Sherry Legros (Ensemble) is a senior. This is her first production at Ridge Community, but Sherry has performed in multiple church plays and musicals for many years. She is a member of the Color Guard and Track team. She has been singing in church since the age of seven, and loves anything dealing with acting. Her future plans include working more in the theatre. Esther Lubin (Reno s Angel) is a sophomore. She has worked backstage with the crew during A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and played a Dynamite in HAIRSPRAY. Esther is a member of Sigma Leadership, R.I.S.K. Club, and Key Club. She also enjoys dancing, writing, theatre, and spending time with her loved ones. She hopes to attend medical school and become a pediatrician or pediatric nurse. She d like to thank her family and friends for supporting her.