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GEORGE RANCH HIGH SCHOOLFINE ARTS DEPARTMENT

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Book, Music, and Lyrics byJIM JACOBS and WARREN CASEY

GREASE is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

7:30 p.m. • January 28 & 29, 2011 2:00 p.m. • January 30, 2011

GRHS Performing Arts CenterThe video and/or audio recording of this performance

by any means whatsoever are strictly prohibited.

Act One

Scene 1: REUNION“Alma Mater”…………………………..Miss Lynch, Patty, and Eugene “Alma Mater” Parody………………..Pink Ladies, Burger Palace Boys

Scene 2: CAFETERIA “Summer Nights”…………………………………Sandy and Danny, Pink Ladies, Burger Palace Boys“Those Magic Changes”…………………Doody, Burger Palace Boys, and Pink Ladies

Scene 3: PAJAMA PARTY“Freddy, My Love”………………………….…Marty and Pink Ladies

Scene 4: STREET CORNER“Greased Lightnin’ “…....……….…Kenickie and Burger Palace Boys

Scene 5: SCHOOLYARD

Scene 6: PARK“Mooning”…………………………………………….Roger and Jan“Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee”…………………….……………Rizzo“We Go Together”…….…………… Pink Ladies, Burger Palace Boys

Synopsis of Scenes and Musical Numbers

Act Two

Scene 1: ON STAGE – SCHOOL GYM“Shakin’ at the High School Hop”…………………….Entire Company“It’s Raining on Prom Night”…………………………………..Sandy“Shakin’ at the High School Hop” Reprise…………….Entire Company“Born to Hand-Jive”……………………Johnny Casino and Company

Scene 2: FRONT OF BURGER PALACE“Beauty School Dropout”……………Teen Angel, Frenchy, Pink Ladies

Scene 3: DRIVE-IN-MOVIE“Alone at a Drive-In Movie” ………..Danny and Burger Palace Boys Scene 4: JAN’S PARTY“Rock ‘N’ Roll Party Queen”………………………..Doody and Roger“There are Worse Things I Could Do”…………………………..Rizzo“Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee”………………………………….Sandy

Scene 5: OUTSIDE BURGER PALACE“All Choked Up”………………………Sandy and Danny, Pink Ladies, Burger Palace BoysFINALE“We Go Together” Reprise………………………….Entire Company

CharactersMiss Lynch Dominique EdwardsPatty Simcox Yasmin SmithEugene Florczyk Johnny Duong Jan Shannon Paradine Marty Kirstie Land Betty Rizzo Sarah May Doody Hunter Leach Roger Jacob Chappell Kenickie Sean Hardin Sonny LaTierri Parker McNally Frenchy Princess Johnson Sandy Dumbrowski Abby Eschler Danny Zuko Ashton Green Vince Fontaine Bryan Kelly Johnny Casino Trevor Martin Cha-Cha DiGregorio Samantha Terrones Teen Angel Colby Reed

Burger Palace Boys Bryan Kelly Colby Reed

Pink Ladies Ashley Adair Ashley Hoover Ally Karaffa Sidra Khan Jah-nii Munoz Haley Nelson Kendra Parsons Samantha Terrones Sydney Whigam

Student OrchestraTenor Sax Nick CockrellDrums Kelbie Rychlik Nathan Villasenor

Technical CrewStage Manager Brenna Carlisle

Leyinska Alicea Andy HenriciSam Scarber Joe CretsingerRen Davis Kim NguyenWillow McGuane Lora ElliottKelsey Haass Caroline Teinert Destinee Quam-Halcomb

Stage Direction Rebecca C. Walters

Choral Direction Chris Cuellar

Orchestra Direction Daren Jordan

Set Construction David Brown

Business Manager Chelsea Harmon

Marketing & Graphics Amanda Respondek

ASHLEY ADAIR, Chorus/Pink Lady Ashley Adair, the daughter of Sandra and Chris Adair, is an active member of the GRHS Show Choir, and was a member of the swim team in 2009-10. Her future plans include attending college and becoming a psychologist. Ashley would like to thank her family, friends, and God for all of their support.

LEYINSKA ALICEA, Technical Crew Leyinska Alicea is the daughter of Marta Rodriguez and Gilberto Alicea. After high school, she plans to become an Air Force officer. She would like to thank God, her parents for their support and her friends for their encouragement.

BRENNA CARLISLE, Stage Manager Brenna Carlisle, the daughter of Lee and Laura Car-lisle, stage managed The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 as well as her eighth grade play produc-tion. She appeared in the theatre productions in sixth through eighth grades. After high school, Brenna would like to study at LSU and later become a veteri-narian. Brenna would like to thank her grandparents, her parents, and her teachers and coaches.

JACOB CHAPPELL, Roger Jacob Chappell is the son of Christal Brown and Enzo Esposito. He has played football from seventh grade through ninth grade. He plans to go to college after high school. Jacob would like to thank Mrs. Walters, his parents, his friends, and his coaches.

JOE CRETSINGER, Tech Crew/Chorus Joe Cretsinger, the son of Jeanne Cretsinger and Kyle Cretsinger, is an active member of the GRHS Theatre program. He worked on the tech crew for The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940. He would like to thank his parents and friends for their support.

REN DAVIS, Tech Crew Ren Davis is the son of Renwick Davis and Michelle Davis. Ren plans to become a writer after he com-pletes his education, and he would like to thank his parents and friends for their support.

JOHNNY DUONG, Eugene Florczyk Johnny Duong, the son of Jeannie Tran and Peter Tran, is a member of the GRHS Choir and golf team. He is a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and break dances a bit. Af-ter high school, he would like to pursue a career in the medical field. Johnny would like to thank his mom, dad, his girlfriend, Sarah, and his friend, Claire Bonaparte.

DOMINIQUE EDWARDS, Miss Lynch Dominique Edwards is the daughter of Melanie and Donnie Edwards. She has been acting since sixth grade, is a member of the GRHS Lariettes Drill Team, and has been on the Honor Roll. This fall, she ap-peared in The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940. After high school, she plans upon attending a four year college. Dominique would like to thank God, her family, and her friends.

ABBY ESCHLER, Sandy Dumbrowski Abby Eschler, the daughter of Todd and Louise Es-chler, appeared last year in the role of Liesl in The Sound of Music and is currently a member of the GRHS Show Choir, a theatre student, and an athletic trainer. Abby plans on attending the University of Texas after high school, and she would like to thank God, her parents, her siblings, and her friends for their support.

Who’s Who in Tonight’s Performance

ASHTON GREEN, Danny Zuko Ashton Green is the son of Willie and Janet Green. Ashton was a member of the Mixed Varsity Choir as a freshman. He is currently a member of the GRHS Choir, the GRHS Show Choir, and plans to play baseball in the spring. Ashton plans on seeking a master’s in music from a four-year college and would like to thank his Lord and Savior, his family, and his friends for their support.

KELSEY HAASS, Technical Crew Kelsey Haass, the daughter of Christina and Kenny Haass, is a member of the A/B Honor Roll, Stu-Co, AP and Pre-AP classes, and has been a peer mediator. After high school, she would like to attend the Uni-versity of Texas. Kelsey would like to thank God, her family, and her friends.

SEAN HARDIN, Kenicke Sean Hardin, the son of Sheri and Greg Hardin has appeared in 22 plays and musicals including produc-tions at the Alley Theatre and the Theatre under the Stars. After high school, Sean would like to study film, acting, singing, and television in college, and he would like to thank everyone who has supported him.

ANDY HENRICI, Tech Crew Andy Henrici is the son of Bruce and Sandy Henrici. Andy was in The Sound of Music last year and was an integral part of the GRHS Haunted Ranch this year. After high school, he would like to attend Rice Uni-versity. Andy would like to thank his parents for their continued support.

ASHLEY HOOVER, Chorus/Pink Lady Ashley Hoover is the daughter of Dina Hoover. Her greatest accomplishment is making the musical and the GRHS Basketball team. After high school, Ashley would like to go to college and then become a singer and actress. She would like to thank her mother, her brother, and her grandmother.

PRINCESS JOHNSON, Frenchy The daughter of Gregory and Carla Johnson, Princess Johnson has appeared in a variety of theatre produc-tions including The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 and is a member of the GRHS Lariette Drill Team. After high school, she plans on attending college and becoming an actress, a veterinarian, or a plastic surgeon. Princess would like to thank her parents, her family, and her friends for their love and support.

ALLY KARAFFA, Pink Lady/ChorusAlly Karaffa is the daughter of Tami and Michael Karaffa. She is a member of the Lariettes Drill Team and a GRHS PAC leader. After high school, Ally plans to attend the University of Notre Dame and major in theatre. Ally would like to thank her friends and family including her two favorite cousins, Karl and Michael.

BRYAN KELLY, Vince Fontaine Bryan Kelly is the son of Susan and James Kelly. Bryan received a second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and is a member of the GRHS Show Choir. After high school and college, Bryan would like to become a choir teacher, and he would like to thank his parents, his brother, and all of his friends.

SIDRA KHAN, Pink Lady/ChorusSidra Khan, daughter of Aisha and Habib Khan, is a sophomore theatre student. Sidra is a Student Coun-cil chairwoman and a PAC leader. Sidra plans to go to medical school in order to become a pediatrician. She would like to thank her parents, friends, and God.

KIRSTIE LAND, Marty Kirstie Land, the daughter of Kendra and Abe Ramir-ez, is a member of the Lariette Drill Team and the GRHS FFA Club. Kirstie plans on attending college after high school, and she extends her gratitude to her mom for her support.

HUNTER LEACH, Doody Hunter Leach is the son of Terri and George Leach, and he has appeared in Peter Pan, Bye Bye Birdie, and was on the tech crew for Into the Woods. This fall, Hunter appeared in The Musical Comedy Mur-ders of 1940. After high school, Hunter plans on majoring in music in college. He would like to thank his family, friends, and God.

TREVOR MARTIN, Johnny Casino/Chorus The son of Mary Martin and Dick Martin, Trevor Martin has been in plays since sixth grade and has played guitar for three years. After high school, Trevor wants to become a musician. He would like to thank God, his family, and his friends.

SARAH MAY, Betty Rizzo Sarah May, the daughter of Steve and Jennifer May, appeared previously on the GRHS stage in The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940. Sarah plans on attending college after high school, and she would like to thank her family, her friends, her cast and crew members, and the directors.

PARKER McNALLY, Sonny LaTierri Parker McNally, the son of Lisa and Matt McNally, appeared in The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 this fall. He was in the UIL One Act Play at Lamar High School last year and qualified for the State TFA tournament in 2009-10 and 2010-11. Last year, he also advanced to NFL Nationals in Humor-ous Interpretation. Parker would like to attend the Julliard School in performing arts, and he would like to give “props” to God, and his mom and dad.

JAH-NII MUNOZ, Pink Lady/Chorus Jah-nii Munoz is the daughter of Rosa Cole. Jah-nii is a Line 2 member of the Lariettes Drill Team, a crisis Hot Line counselor, a member of the GRHS Band, and the Student Council. After high school, Jah-nii would like to either at-tend Texas A&M or Howard University. She would like to thank her loved ones for always being there for her.

HALEY NELSON, Pink Lady/Chorus Haley Nelson, the daughter of Steve and Mary Kay Nelson, has grown up in theatre. She has performed in school, community, and youth theatre productions. She is a member of the Houston Ice Theatre Skaters National Team and appeared in the GRHS production of The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940. Haley would like to thank the cast and crew “family” of Grease.

KIM NGUYEN, Tech Crew The daughter of Thomas and Cecilia Nguyen, Kim Nguyen was the sound technician for The Musical Com-edy Murders of 1940 and was a finalist at a speech tournament in sixth grade. After college, Kim would like to go to medical school. She would like to extend her gratitude to her mom, dad, and Mrs. Walters.

SHANNON PARADINE, Jan Shannon Paradine, the daughter of Dee and Greg Paradine, appeared as the Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music at Lamar Junior High and was a member of the GRHS Freshman Volleyball team. After high school, she would like to attend Texas A&M University. Shannon would like to thank God, her family, and her friends.

KENDRA PARSONS, Pink Lady/Chorus The daughter of Cheryl Sloan, Kendra Parsons is a member of the Lariettes and the GRHS Choir and was on the tech crew for The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940. After high school, she would like to go to the College of Performing Arts in New York. Kendra would like to thank God and her mom.

COLBY REED, Teen Angel/Chorus Colby Reed is the son of Monica Venglar and Doug Reed. He is currently a GRHS theatre student and is on the Diving Team. After high school, he plans on majoring in theatre in college and later becoming an actor. Colby would like to thank his mother for her support.

YASMIN SMITH, Patty Simcox Yasmin Smith, the daughter of Willie and Ritchie Smith, made the District Choir this year and is the Choir Vice President. She also was on the Cross Country Team and the track team. Yasmin would like to thank her parents for their support.

CAROLINE TEINERT, Tech Crew Caroline Teinert is the daughter of Ted and Terrelyn Tein-ert. Last year, she stepped in to do lighting for the 2010 UIL One Act Play competition and won the Best Lighting Award. Caroline would like to thank her mom and dad as well as her friend Bianca Kyle.

SAMANTHA TERRONES, Cha-Cha DiGregorio/Chorus Samantha Terrones is the daughter of Oswaldo and Herlinda Terrones. Samantha was the NJHS President, NGVF Scholar, and was in the Symphonic Band and the Freshman Region Band. She was also first place in the area team tennis. After high school, Samantha would like to attend Rice University and would like to thank God for allowing her to accomplish anything and everything.

SYDNEY WHIGAM, Pink Lady/Chorus Sydney Whigam, the daughter of Karin and Dan Whigam, is a GRHS Cheerleader, the GRHS Student Council His-torian, GRHS PAC leader, and a member of Who’s Who Students of America. Sydney also wrote the words for the GRHS Fight Song. After high school, she plans to attend college where she wants to pursue a career in entertain-ment. Sydney would like to thank her mother, her father, the rest of her family, her friends, God, and Mrs. Walters.

Many Thanks

Mrs. Deanna Paradine for coordinating costumes;

Mr. Horacio Garcia for assistance in set construction;

Mrs. Kendra Ramirez for managing the Chili Cookoff Fundraiser for the Preview Night;

Mr. Zach Haass and Mr. Alex Maldonado, Texas A&I University, for lighting assistance;

George Ranch HS Administrative Staff: Leslie Haack, Principal Nate Session, Associate Principal Tim Walker, Assistant Principal Trevor White, Campus Coordinator Mindy Brown, Secretary Ramon Suri, GRHS Building Manager

Lamar CISD Administrative Staff: Dr. Thomas Randle, Superintendent Walter Bevers, Director of Secondary Education Ram Estrada, Director of Fine Arts Mona Nino, Fine Arts Secretary

Lamar CISD Board of Trustees: Sam Hopkins, President Jack Christiana, Vice President Michael Richard, Secretary Members: Richard McCarter Karen Mendoza Julie Thompson Jesse Torres

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