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Dr. Deborah Leh, Superintendent Jennifer Sinsebox, Executive Director of Curriculum Eric Windover, Middle/High School Principal Danielle Hoch, Assistant Principal K-12 Dr. Dan Murray, T. J. Connor Principal Mary Vito, PPS Director
James Musshafen, President Shanna Fraser, Vice President Courtney Panek, Trustee Beth Nolan, Trustee Gregory Berl, Trustee Cindy Dawson, Trustee Kim Snyder, Trustee
Fire exits are clearly indicated. The audience exits from the two sets of double doors at the rear of the auditorium. The cast will exit from the side exits backstage. In the event of a fire, you will be notified by an automat-ic fire alarm. If the alarm sounds, please move in a calm and orderly fashion to the nearest exit.
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Enjoy the show!
Wheatland-Chili Drama Club presents...
Sister Act
A Divine Musical Comedy
Music by Alan Menken * Lyrics by Glenn Slater Book by Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner
Additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture “Sister Act” written by Joseph Howard
Artistic Director…………………….….…Jason Ford
Musical Director………………..…..Nicholas Roche
Pit Orchestra Director…………Steven Zimmerman
Choreographer………………..….…..Cori Colombo
Scenic Designer……………….…Shelbie Colombo
Deck Chief ………………….…..….Kelie Chesebro
Producer………………………….…..Cara Montrois
Sister Act is presented through special arrangement with Music
Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are
also supplied by MTI.
Meet the cast and crew!
Use your phone’s camera to scan the QR code above. You’ll be
taken to the student’s biographies.
Director’s Note Good evening and welcome to Wheatland-Chili Middle School/High School’s Dra-ma Club production of Sister Act; The Musical. Welcome to Philadelphia. It’s the 1970s and Deloris Van Cartier is trying to break into the disco scene. When De-loris witnesses a mob hit, she seeks shelter in a cloistered convent under the wit-ness protection program. Deloris, disguised as Sister Mary Clarence, takes over the nun’s choir and brings it to a completely new, funky level. She unexpectedly finds a sisterhood that she never expected.
The upbeat musical comedy “Sister Act” with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater, book by Cheri Steinkeller and Bill Steinkellner, and additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane, is based on the popular Touchstone Picture motion picture by the same name, written by Joseph Howard.
In selecting the show this year, I wanted to showcase the strong female voices in our Drama Club. The story highlights the sisterhood of our characters and cele-brates the bond that all these women share. In one of the songs the cast sings, “spread the love around.” The growth of friendship and heartwarming theme of love is something I wanted to bring to our audiences. I feel this is an important message that we need to keep in our minds especially in today’s troublesome times. I hope our story’s joy, love, and laughter bring some needed light into your world.
This year’s musical brought challenging lyrics, dance routines, and character de-velopment, which required many hours of preparation. For the past three months, students have been staying after school, practicing on weekends, and giving up much of their free time to prepare. You will notice that the musical version has many parallels to the original movie but the musical explores the characters more deeply and shows the complicated relationships that they share. I watched every student grow as an actor as they explored the complex scores and complicated scenes. I am so incredibly proud of our cast. I also want to acknowledge the stu-dents who worked tirelessly on our crew, sound, and lights. Your dedication and perseverance was outstanding. Finally, I want to thank our three student musi-cians in our orchestra who shined.
I want to thank the Wheatland-Chili Middle School/High School and local theatre community for supporting our spring musical. I am so grateful to everyone who lent props, costumes, scenery, resources, time, and efforts to our production. It takes a village. I also want to thank my production team. Nick, Cara, Steve, Cori, Shelbie, and Kelie: thank you for your support.
To my seniors in the cast, crew, and orchestra, I will miss you so much. Mrs. Jack-ett and I are so incredibly proud of you. BRAVO. This is your last curtain call. We love you so much.
Thank you to all the families for lending us your students and making sure they had rides to and from rehearsal. Thank you for dedicating your time backstage, providing meals, assisting with costumes and makeup, helping build the set, and setting up our concessions. Your support for our program is greatly appreciated.
Thank you to everyone tonight for supporting the arts in our school. Can I get an amen? Now sit back and relax and enjoy our production of Sister Act.
Mr. Jason Ford
Artistic Director
Out of respect for the outstanding efforts of our
students, and to ensure that all audience members may
enjoy the performance, please observe the following:
Please refrain from talking or making noise during the
performance.
Please do not eat or drink in the auditorium.
PLEASE TURN OFF ALL PAGERS AND CELL PHONES
as they may cause interference with the
sound equipment.
In consideration of the performing artists and members
of the audience, if you must leave the auditorium during
the performance, please do so only between scenes.
Please refrain from taking any photographs.
Flash photography can be very distracting to the per-
formers and potentially dangerous.
Parents – please closely supervise young children.
Thank you and enjoy the show!
Note: There will be prop guns and gunshot sound effects
used during this performance.
Cast List
(Order of Appearance) Deloris Van Cartier…………………………………...Angelina Collalto
Michelle……………………………………...….…………...Ella Murray
Tina………………………………………………….……...Raina Evans
Brandy……………………………………………...Madyson Sebastian
Curtis Jackson……………………….…………………...Joshua Lewis
Joey……………………………………………………...Benjamin Miller
Ernie…………………………………….…………………..Jack O’Shea
Paula ………………………………….………………...Azlynne Adams
TJ……………………………….………………..…………...AJ Iannucci
Eddie Souther……………………..….………… Edward (Joey) Everts
Mother Superior…………………….…….……………...Jenna LaMere
Monsignor O’Hara………………………………………...Kevin Wehle
Mary Robert……………………………………………... Olivia Murray
Mary Patrick……………………………………………...Annika Nestler
Mary Lazarus…………………………….…..………...Jaream Boswell
Mary-Martin of Tours……………………………….....Ella Chitaphong
Mary Theresa…………..…………………….………... Scout Brandes
Nun Choir
Ella Chitaphong, Bella Hall, Andreyaliz Miranda,
Grace Gocher, Alannah McLean, Just’Hana Yawn-Gordon,
Ella Murray, Madyson Sebastian, Raina Evans
Ensemble
Ella Chitaphong, Bella Hall, Andreyaliz Miranda,
Grace Gocher, Alannah McLean, Just’Hana Yawn- Gordon,
Ella Murray, Madyson Sebastian, Raina Evans, Katie Tabor
Paige Smith, Madeline LaVair, Tim Maurer, Tera Milazzo,
Lillian Swavely, Julia Lynch, Carissa Keister,
Kristiana Ames, Jack O’ Shea
Autographs
Musical Numbers
Act 1
1. Take Me to Heaven (Nightclub)
2. Fabulous, Baby!
3. Chase #1
3a. The Perfect Place
4. Here Within These Walls
4a. Meet the Nuns
5. It’s Good to Be a Nun
5a. We Never Leave the Convent
6. When I Find My Baby
6a. Dive Bar
6b. Bar Fight
7. I Could Be That Guy
7a. Here Within These Walls—Reprise
8. Raise Your Voice
9. Take Me To Heaven
Act 2
10. Entr’acte
11. Sunday Morning Fever
11a. Sunday Morning Playoff
11b. Take Me To Heaven (Newscast)
12. Lady in the Long Black Dress
12a. After Lady
13. I Haven’t Got a Prayer
13a. Haven’t Got a Tag
14. Bless Our Show
14a. Benedicta-ta For Now
15. The Life I Never Led
15a. The Life I Never—Tagged
16. Fabulous, Baby! - Reprise
17. Sister Act
18. When I Find My Baby—Reprise
19. The Life I Never Led—Reprise
20. Chase #2
21. Sister Act—Reprise
21a. Eddie Gets the Girl
22. Spread the Love Around
23. Bows
24. Raise Your Voice (Full Company)
25. Exit Music
Content Warning:
This performance of Sister Act contains the use of loud sound
effects,, gunshot sounds, a prop weapon, strobe lights, sudden
blackout, and sudden light shifts.
Additional song: “You’re No Good” by Clint Ballard, Jr.
Pit Orchestra
Conductor………………………………………….…..Mr. Steve Zimmerman
Keyboard 1…………………………………….………………Mr. Jim Schmitt
Keyboard 2……………………………………………………………Ian Orloff
Reed 1………………………………………………………….Mr. Nick Sutton
Reed 2………………………………………….…………..Ms. Heather Taylor
Reed 3………………………………….…………….….Ryley St. Rose-Finear
Bass Guitar…………………………………………….……………Will Gocher
Trumpet…………………………………………….…………..Mr. Jim Holman
Guitar………………………………………………….…………Mr. Ben Rybolt
Drum Set……………………………………………….……….Mr. Dylan Niver
Production Staff & Crew
Artistic Director ……………………………………………….…….Jason Ford
Musical Director………………………..…………………….. Nicholas Roche
Choreographer/Producer……………………………….………Cori Colombo
Scenic Director…………………………………….………. .Shelbie Colombo
Deck Chief & Sound Tech….. ……………….………………Kelie Chesebro
Costumers………………………………..……Kelly Follman and Jason Ford
Pit Orchestra Director…………………………………….Steven Zimmerman
Co-Producer………………………………………………..……Cara Montrois
Rehearsal Accompanist………………………..……..…….….…Jim Schmitt
Sound & Lighting Director………………..………Cori Colombo, Ed McClive
T-shirt and Poster Design-………………………………………..Dan Howell
Cast/ Crew Photos…………………………...…………………... Dan Howell
Wigs for Deloris/ Drag Queen/ Mary Robert ……………………..Laura Fox
Lighting Design……………………………………….…….. Cody Kiedrowski
Props………………………………………...Jason Ford and Nicholas Roche
Program Design……………………..…………………………..Cara Montrois
Student Production Staff & Crew
Stage Manager- Joseph Sutherland
Assistant Stage Manager- Carson Minster
Lilah Rocha Jadyn Schnarr Khushi Relan Marena Debruyne
Tyler Krull Sarah Rocha Malia Sainpaulin
Aaron Lund Ethan DeSalvo Breann Smith
Sound—————————————————————-Olivia Passmore
Lights———————————————————–—-———Anya Niven
Spot 1———————————————————————Julia Shelton
Spot 2———————————————–———————-Jayla Haenle
Ushers
Miguel Gonzalez Kai Chitaphong Jaden Schwenebraten
Michael Rogers Payton Pope Si'Anna Miller
Megan Fraser Khloe Chitaphong Claire Webster
Tyler Rocha Kaitlyn Miles Danielle Dean
Production Team
Jason Ford – Artistic Director/ Costumer
Mr. Ford is thrilled to be back for his third year at Wheatland
-Chili Middle School/ High School as the Artistic Director of
the Drama Club. In the Heights was his first production at
Wheatland-Chili. Theatre is such a big part of Mr. Ford’s life.
This past December he played the part of Lord Pinkleton in
Pittsford Musical’s production of Rodger’s and Hammer-
stein’s Cinderella. Mr. Ford has been involved in several
Pittsford Musical productions (Sweeney Todd, 50 Years of
Song & Dance, The Wizard of Oz, and Cabaret). He has
worked with many other theater groups in the Rochester
area as well. One of his favorite roles was Motel, the tailor,
in Webster Theater Guild’s production of Fiddler on the Roof
and has also worked with JCC Centerstage in their produc-
tion of The Normal Heart. Mr. Ford was the 2017 national re-
cipient of The Broadway League Apple Educator Award for
his program of incorporating theater into his classroom with
the touring production of Wicked. Mr. Ford has been work-
ing with the Rochester Broadway Theater League for the
last 8 years bringing theater into his classroom. Mr. Ford is a
5th grade teacher at Francis Parker School No. 23. Mr. Ford
has been directing and costuming Rochester City School
students for the past 10 years. Some of his favorite directing
and costuming credits include Frozen Jr., Once on this Is-
land, Jr., The Wizard of Oz, The Little Mermaid, Jr., Shrek, Jr.,
Seussical, The Lion King, Aladdin, The Jungle Book, Willy
Wonka, Annie, Jr., and Cinderella. Mr. Ford would like to
thank the Wheatland-Chili community for their continued
support of the Drama Club. Mr. Ford is extremely proud of
all the students in this cast, pit, and crew. Many thanks to his
friends and family for their unconditional love and support.
Production Team
Cori Colombo – Choreographer
Cori Colombo has a long history of teaching, performing, and training all
over Rochester for the past 25 years. Shortly before receiving her masters
teaching certificate from The Broadway Dance Center, Cori lived in Florida
where she was selected to do character and parade work at Walt Disney
World. Returning home to Rochester, she opened an artistic center in Ontar-
io, New York. There, she continues to teach various areas of dance, theater,
and gymnastics - enjoying every minute of the last 15 years. Cori has been a
choreographer for Wolcott Central School, Wayne Central School, Webster
Theater Guild, Wheatland-Chili Central School, Irondequoit Theater Guild
and “Stages,” putting on over 145 shows during the last 20 years. Cori has
also taught performing arts at RAPA, worked tech for GEVA professionally,
and has been a judge for RBTL’s Stars of Tomorrow program for several years.
She looks forward each and every year to bring “a little bit of magic” to all of
her students through the arts.
Nicholas Roche – Musical Director
Mr. Roche is the choir director at Wheatland-Chili High School and the
elementary music teacher. He is a pianist and a multi-instrumentalist with
a music education degree from SUNY Fredonia. He also teaches private
instrumental lessons at Strike It Up Artistic Center. In addition to numerous
masterclasses, Nick has been working in pit orchestras for more than ten
years in productions including Into the Woods and The Sound of Music.
This is his fourth production at Wheatland-Chili. He wants to thank you all
for your dedication and professionalism.
Steven Zimmerman—Pit Orchestra Director
As a high school freshman, Mr. Zimmerman played in the pit orchestra for a
summer stock production of West Side Story and has been involved in musi-
cal theater ever since. As a French horn player, Mr. Zimmerman’s credits in-
clude Broadway productions of Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera,
Miss Saigon, Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, Sunset Boulevard,
Beauty and the Beast, and Ragtime. Conducting credits include high school
productions of Fiddler on the Roof, Damn Yankees, two productions of Guys
and Dolls, The Boyfriend, Working, Nine, How to Succeed… Little Shop of Hor-
rors, Li’l Abner, Seussical, Annie, Once Upon a Mattress, and Hairspray!
Thanks to Eileen, Justin, Makala, and Loraine for their love and support, and
to the students of Wheatland-Chili for their dedication and hard work
Production Team
Jim Schmitt- Accompanist
Jim is a free-lance musical director, accompanist and composer who
has worked in the western NY area for well over forty year. He has
been the music director for TYKES (Theater Young Kids Enjoy) at the J.
C. C. for the past 12 seasons, as well as a music director for “A Magical
Journey Thru STAGES” at the Auditorium Theater. Jim is also a music
director for RBTL’s “Stars of Tomorrow” Annual Awards Gala. He has
been an adjudicator with the program for 11 years. Jim grew up in
Scottsville and attended Wheatland-Chili, and is delighted to be back
in his old school!
Shelbie Colombo – Scenic Designer
Shelbie has a BFA in Production and Set Design from the New York
State College at Fredonia. She is currently working at Geva Theatre
for her third season as a Scenic Artist or Deck Crew member for vari-
ous productions. She has recently worked at the Pennsylvania
Shakespeare Festival for the last three summers where she was em-
ployed as a Properties Artisan. She is excited to get to create this
magical production with the help of the students and their family
members.
Kelie Chesebro – Deck Chief & Sound Designer
Kelie Chesebro is thrilled to be back working at Wheatland-Chili MS/
HS this season. Once again, she has had a blast teaching and
working with each and every student. For the last 15 years, Kelie has
been a part of several theatrical productions around Rochester in-
cluding RAPA, Strike It Up Artistic Center, and Geva Theater Center.
Her areas of expertise are in sound, stage crew, and set construc-
tion, but she can pretty much handle any area of theater. Kelie
would like to thank all of the students for their dedication and sup-
port throughout this entire process!
Cara Montrois –Producer
Cara Montrois has been a faculty member at Wheatland-Chili High
School since 1998, teaching a variety of social studies classes. She
currently serves as the Teacher Center Director, in addition to her
classroom responsibilities. She advises the National Honor Society.
This is Mrs. Montrois’ sixth year with the Drama Club Musical Produc-
tion Team. She thinks you are all Fabulous, baby!
Love Notes—Friends and Patrons of the Show
Do it for the Fambly, Kevin
Go get'em Deloris!, The Wehle's
We are proud of you! Kevin , Love Mom & Dad
Livie, you are AWESOME! LOVE YOU! GMA & GPA Murray
Ella, you are AWESOME! LOVE YOU! GMA & GPA Murray
Livie, It has been incredible watching you grow on stage! We love you! Alex
and Christina
Ella, You really can ACT, SISTER! And Dance! Love you!, Alex and Christina
Ellie, Dance with joy and smile with pure delight. We love you!, Mom and Dad
Livie, Your hard work and determination brought you here. SHINE ON! We
love you! Mom and Dad
Love Seeing you on stage Olivia and Ella!, Mr. & Mrs. Peets
Be awesome, Cleo Wright
Follow your dreams, believe in yourself, and don't give up., Cynthia Miller
You are an awesome sister, Si'Anna Miller
Great job! We send our love., Daniel and Diane Miller
Josh, we are so proud of you!, Mom and Dad
So proud of you Joey. Keep the party going!, Love you, Gram
Shine on Seniors, Shine on. Shine like the stars that you are! Enjoy Eve-
ry Moment!, Love Mrs. Hogan
Congratulations to the cast of Sister Act. We can't wait to hear you all "Raise
Your Voice"!, Donna & Dave Hartley
Madyson Jayde Amethyst Sebastian you're fabulously incredible
in everyway!, Love Grammy & Grampy
I wish you the best of luck Raina, and you are going to do great, Autumn
Congratulations to the cast and crew, The McDougall's
Thank You’s
Always first: Parents, relatives, friends, spouses, etc. Your support is invaluable. Thank you for investing your time and effort into our program and your children. YOU deserve a standing ovation!
Dr. Deborah Leh Mr. Eric Windover
Custodial Staff– Especially Mike McTurk and Ruth Yeo
Mrs. Jennifer Vogt Beth McDougall The Murray Family
Elizabeth Murray Valerie Savage and Photography Class
All parents of cast and crew
Douglas Ford Alexis White Harvester 56 Theatre
Michele Conrad Stamp Brodie McPherson
School of the Arts Diane Spacher Pittsford Musicals
Lisa Fisher Jyllian Adams Andrea DeBellis Gregoire
Carol Brodie Gregoire OFC Creations Dan Howell
Allendale Columbia Brent Neeley Randy Barkin
Incognito Menswear Laura Hogan Jimmy Moses
Ed McClive Laura Fox Mark Walker
Karen Lee Wilson Jenica Hendricks Geva Theatre
Tim Ozminkowski The Ozminkowski Family
Mr. DeBryne Kenneth Foster RIT
Eastman School of Music Applied Audio
Shannon Brandes Crazy Dog T-shirts Pete Borrelli
Strike it Up Artistic Center Emily Howard Shelly Thompson
Lance Anderson Kelly Follman Cody Kiedrowski
And special thanks to those of you who pitched in at the last mi-nute and could not be named in our program. Know that we are so grateful for all of your support!
Love Notes
Break a leg, Katie and cast. Good luck to you all. We know you'll do great., Chris
and Karen Tabor
Good job Paige. Connor, Abigail, and Cassy
Sorry we missed your show. Hope you had fun. We love you!, Grandma TC and
Grandpa
We are so proud of you, Paige! All your hard work really paid off. Love you., Mom
and Dad
So proud of you, Jenna! Congrats to the entire cast and crew! Break a leg, Mom,
Dad, & Reghan
Moosey, Your talent and dedication continue to amaze me. We're so proud of you
baby. Break a leg, Love, Mom, Kenzie, Malik
Maddy, Always follow your passion. It will lead you to your purpose., Love, Nani
and Papa ♥
Joey, You brighten up any room you walk into. Keep shining superstar! We
love you!, Mom and Dad
Best of luck to the entire cast and crew!, Steve Call and Nicole Bayly
Lillian we are completely - Totally - Proud of you!! Love You!, Jojo and Jax
To a bright and up-and-coming young lady! We love you!, Grandma and Papa
Aunties Megan, TT, Kasey, and Donna love you lots! Break a leg, Lillian!, Honorary
Aunties
We love you lots. We are so proud of you!, Mom, Dad, and Bub
Q: What do you call a sleepwalking nun? A: A roamin' Catholic! Jon Gocher
Tera - Have fun. Break a leg., Love, Grandpa
Tera - Best of Luck, Love, Nana & Pa
Tera - You are amazing at all that you do. Break a leg!, Mom, Jason, Brynlee, &
Rhys
Tera - Sing it, swing it, bring it boo, We're so very proud of you., Love, Uncle Roo,
Auntie M, Gibb & Roux
Love Notes
Raina, You worked incredibly hard. Good luck! I'm so proud of you., Love, Mom ♥
If you haven't heard this yet today: I'm proud of you. Break a leg, beautiful!, Kaysceia
Raina, I'm so proud of you!! Good luck!!, Love, Anthony
To our gangster AJ: You have grown so much - Continue to shine! Love you!, Mom, Dad, Torrie
AJ - Keep up the great work and break a leg! We love you. , Zizi Marylou
To our AJ: We are so proud of you. We love you, Mema and Papa
AJ - We know you will be a hit in your role!, Uncle Jay, Josette, Gabe
AJ: I am so proud of you. You are a talented young man. I love you., Nana
Best of luck to our Bella! We love you!, Love, Mom, Dad, and Grace
Shine like the stars! We ♥ you Bella., Love, Aunt Mandy, Uncle Jake, Maddie, and Cole
Break a leg Bella! We are cheering you from afar! Love you!, Grammy and Grampy
So proud of you Bella. Love you! Enjoy every minute, Aunt Jean
Break a leg, Bella-boo! , Love, Aunt Melly, Uncle Dbo, and Eliza
Bizzle, We're so proud of you! We love you so much! Love, Dad, Chelle, Ken-zie, Gia, and Xan
Ella and Olivia—Good luck ladies. I am so proud of your hard work and your musicianship—Kenneth Foster
Friends of the Drama Club
Ms. Passero Mr. VerSteeg Mr. Murphy
Opal Gocher-Rea Karl Keydel Mrs. Hess
Cathy Penders Dave Spoto Mrs. Wilson
Greg Dunn John and Cyndi Temperato
Mrs. Laura Hogan Kasey Tabor Brian Lynch
Leanne Lynch Dave Franklin