MUSICAL PRODUCTION STAFF Directors ................................................................ Ms. Lauren Stenzel & Ms. Elizabeth Wells

Vocal Director .............................................................................................. Ms. Debora Utley

Pit Orchestra Director ........................................................................... Ms. Elizabeth Bennett

Technical Director .................................................................................... Mr. Phil Tschammer

Assistant Tech Director ............................................................................ Mr. Ethan Goldspiel

Set Design .................................................................................................... Mr. Eric Garneau

Costume & Make-up Director ................................................................... Ms. Debbie Andres

House Managers .......................................................... Mr. Eric Garneau & Ms. Debbie Jacks

BGHS ADMINISTRATION Principal .......................................................................................................... Mr. Jeff Wardle

Associate Principal .......................................................................................... Dr. Jill Maraldo

Associate Principal .................................................................................... Mr. Robert Hartwig

Assistant Principal ................................................................................... Mr. Mark Schaetzlein

Division Head Student Success, Safety and Wellness ......................... Mr. Stephen Kolodziej

Division Head Student Success, Safety and Wellness ........................... Mr. Kevin Schrammel

Division Head CTE/PE & Health/Driver Ed .......................................................... Mr. Jeff Bott

Division Head Special Ed ........................................................................... Ms. Kristen Prokup

Division Head Social Sci & World Lang .................................................... Ms. Barbara Meyer

Division Head Math/Science ..................................................................... Dr. Angel Johnson

Division Head English/Fine Arts ................................................................ Ms. Susan Sangwa

Athletic Directors ................................................................ Mr. Matt Meyers & Mr. Kip North

Fine Arts Co-Coordinators .................................... Ms. Elizabeth Bennett & Mr. Eric Garneau

DISTRICT 214 ADMINISTRATION Superintendent ............................................................................................ Dr. David Schuler

Associate Superintendent of Teaching and Learning ........................................ Dr. Laz Lopez

Associate Superintendent for Financial Services ...................................... Ms. Cathy Johnson

Associate Superintendent for Human Resources ............................................. Ms. Kate Kraft

District Coordinator of Fine Arts ............................................................... Mr. Jeremy Morton

BOARD OF EDUCATION President ........................................................................................................... Mr. Dan Petro

Vice President ..................................................................................... Mr. William J. Dussling

Member ..................................................................................................... Mr. Mark Hineman

Member ....................................................................................................... Ms. Alva Kreutzer

Member ...................................................................................... Ms. Mildred “Millie” Palmer

Member ..................................................................................... Mr. Leonard “Lenny” Walker

Member ..................................................................................................... Mr. Todd Younger

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Tuesday, May 11, 7pm ..................... Spring Choral Showcase

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BUFFALO GROVE HIGH SCHOOL THEATER ARTS PRESENTS

Little Women The Broadway Musical

Book by Allan Knee Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein Music by Jason Howland

Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott

ABOUT THE MUSICAL Produced nationally and internationally, Little Women has been praised by critics for its ambition in adapting such a well-known story for the stage. This timeless, captivating story is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache, hope and everlasting love. The original production starred the unparalleled Sutton Foster, who received Tony, Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk nominations for her performance. Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested – her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America.

This evening’s performance features one 15-minute intermission.

Little Women is presented through special arrangement

with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, New York, NY

(212) 541-4684 mtishows.com

CAST

Jo ........................................................... Samantha Macauley, Understudy Jane Krivosheev

Meg ................................................................... Isaly Olaguez Understudy Natalie Santiago

Beth ..................................................................... Ruth Ramos Understudy Danielle Velasquez

Amy ............................................................... Jane Krivosheev Understudy Abby Wight Marmee ......................................................... Abby Edmonds Understudy Ella Palffy Aunt March ....................................................... Zoey Heinrich Understudy Olivia Soble Mrs. Kirk ............................................................. Olivia Soble Understudy Ella Palffy Laurie ................................................................. Adam Shane Understudy Christine Cabrera Mr. John Brooke ........................................... David Gonzalez Understudy Zoey Heinrich Professor Bhaer ........................................... Charlie Morrison Understudy Sean Marshall

Mr. Lawrence ......................................... Sebastian Gutierrez Understudy Sean Marshall

Hag ......................................................................... Ella Palffy Clarissa ......................................................... Natalie Santiago Troll ...................................................................... Abby Wight Rodrigo 2 .................................................. Danielle Velasquez Rodrigo ....................................................... Christine Cabrera Braxton ............................................................. Sean Marshall Knight ...................................................... Hannah Greenspan

SENIOR BIOGRAPHIES Ruth Ramos (Beth) - Ruth Ramos is thrilled to be participating as a cast member in her fourth and final musical production as a high school student. She has been involved in the past 3 musicals performed on the Buffalo Grove High School stage and has been more than excited for being given this opportunity for a fourth time. Ruth wishes to give a huge thank you to all of the directors and teachers who put in a great amount of time and effort to give the students the best experience they can have for this show under these strange circumstances. She will carry the lovely

memories that her wonderful peers and those who helped guide her have created.

Melanie Reitman (Stage Manager, Charge Scenic Artist) - Melanie is a four-year member of tech crew and is proud to be participating in her 11th production at Buffalo Grove High School. Her favorite show from high school is Les Miserables because of the backstage shenanigans and the incredible learning opportunities it provided. She will be continuing her technical theatre journey in college by studying scenic design. She would like to thank Mr. Moon, Mr. Tschammer, Ms. Stenzel, Ms. Wells, and Mr. Garneau for constantly pushing her to do her

best and for supporting her endlessly throughout her high school experience. She would also like to thank her fellow tech crew members, past and present, for making tech such a special and important part of her life.

Carrie Smith (Pit Orchestra - Viola) - Carrie is excited to be participating in the pit orchestra in her second production at BGHS. This is her fourth year playing viola in the BGHS music program. Carrie wishes to thank Mrs. Bennett.

Epiphany Sosa (Pit Orchestra - Piano) - Epiphany is excited to participate in her first year of pit. She has been involved with the BGHS Orchestra Program for the last four years. She has many years of experience as a pianist and is proud to be finishing her senior year as a pianist for pit. Epiphany wishes to thank Mrs. Bennett for her constant support and encouragement.

SENIOR BIOGRAPHIES Samantha Macauley (Jo) - This is Samantha’s 11th show that she has been involved in at BGHS. She has been a part of the theater program for all 4 years of high school and couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to work with. In the fall, she will be attending Bradley University to study theater performance. She’d like to thank Ms. Utley, Ms. Wells, and Ms. Stenzel for making her high school experience astonishing!

Marianne Mejia (Pit Orchestra Member - Cello) - This is Marianne's second time being involved in the BGHS Theater program as a pit orchestra cellist and she has loved being a part of this wonderful program for her freshman and senior year at BG. Marianne wishes to thank Mrs. Bennett, Mr. Kappler and Mr. Lestina for leading her onto this musical journey throughout high school.

Ella Palffy (Hag) - This is Ella's third full production at Buffalo Grove High School. She has been involved in the choir program for the past four years. She loves performing and is excited to be ending her high school career with this incredible show. Ella would like to thank the directors and her family for all of their support. This is by far the swaggiest, haggiest show she has ever been a part of.

Sydney Paunan (Pit Orchestra - Violin) - Sydney is thrilled to be participating in Little Women this year as a violinist in the pit orchestra. This is her third production as a part of the BGHS Theater Program, having joined the pit orchestras for Les Misérables and Once Upon a Mattress. She is so happy that the theater program, with its amazing friendships and inside jokes, has been a part of her high school experience and musical journey. She is especially glad that she was able to participate in the musical for her senior year, considering the many challenges of performance during COVID. Sydney is incredibly grateful to Mr.

Kappler, Mr. Katz, Mrs. Bennett, and Mr. Lestina for their invaluable support throughout the past four years, and to Ms. Wells and Ms. Stenzel for their guidance in the classroom. Sydney hopes to continue playing in musicals in college, where she will be majoring in environmental studies with a minor in violin performance.

STUDENT PRODUCTION STAFF Assistant Director ............................................ Hannah Greenspan

Assistant Tech Director ................................................... Jett Haas

Stage Manager ............................. Melanie Reitman, Katie Koblas

Assistant Stage Manager .............. Megan Snow, Daniel Tereshko

Production Assistants ........................ Haley Durso, Victoria Gauza

Properties Master ......................................................... Ethan Ernst

Properties Crew ............................ Madeline Field, Emilia Horcher

Carpenter ........................................................................ Sam Haas

Costume Chief ...................................................... Celia Cortopassi

Costume Crew ................................ Hannah Lavelle, Krista Ploger,

Diego Serratos

Charge Scenic Artist ............................................ Melanie Reitman

Master Electrician .............. Kennedy Gerber, Michael Meschbach

Electrician ................................................................. Hanna Tatsuki

Video Engineers .................................. Carlos Delgado, Hafwen Le

Stephany Jaramillo

Sound Engineer ........................ Ximena Jaramillo, Evan Sternberg

Assistant Sound Engineers ............ Natalie Black, Jack Greenspan

Charlie Schwartz, Ethan Shlau

Student House Manager ........................................ Diego Serratos

Ushers ......................... Ryan Gledhill, Jack Nussbaum, Grace Root

PIT ORCHESTRA Conductor ............................................ Ms. Elizabeth Bennett

Piano ......................................... Epiphany Sosa, Audrey Yang

Reed 1 .......................................................... Holden Wheeler

Reed 2 ........................................................... Carina Obrecht

Bassoon ........................................................... Charlie Eidson

Horn ........................................................... Daphne Anderson

Percussion ............................ David Gleason, Leah Weinstein

Violin I ............................................................ Sydney Paunan

Kristi Smith, Alexandra Sternina

Violin II ......................................................... Jade Hernandez,

Addy Paunan, Kayle Tse Viola ...................................................... Audrey Ro, Ani Skiles

Carrie Smith, Harmony Sosa

Cello ............................... Nischal Aradhya, Maya Belorusskiy,

Marianne Mejia, Spencer Sadler

Bass ....................................................................... Zach Olbur

Many hands lighten the load… JOIN THE ENCORE GROUP

of BGHS Theater Arts Families Looking to support the program by lending a hand, finding a prop, stitching a seam, donating supplies, selling concessions and flowers, spreading publicity, fundraising, etc? Join the ENCORE GROUP of BGHS Theater Arts Families. For details, contact Theater House Managers Eric Garneau 847-718-4071 eric.garneau@d214.org or Debbie Jacks 847-718-4011 debra.jacks@d214.org.

SENIOR BIOGRAPHIES

Hannah Greenspan (Knight, Assistant Director) - Hannah has been a part of BGHS productions since Les Mis, and has found her place at BG in the theater department. She’s loved getting the opportunity to play both ensemble and lead roles, and forming bonds with her fellow cast mates and directors. Hannah is sad to be leaving this school and this program, but she will hold close all the memories of cast parties, rehearsals, and late night theater fest cookies! Hannah is majoring in psychology but hopes to stay active in the theater and improv community in the future! She wants to

thank all the BG directors for allowing her to be a part of Little Women and for introducing her to everything theater has to offer!

Sebastian Gutierrez (Mr. Lawrence) - Sebastian is excited to be performing his final year in high school as a lead in Little Women. After the show was cancelled last year, he was devastated and held a lot of hope that this year would be different. Sebastian’s been a part of the BGHS Theater Program for the last 4 years, as multiple roles, starting from a Sailor in Les Miserables all the way to his role this year! Musicals are a perfect way for him to express his love of singing and acting. He has multiple people to express

his gratitude for, including his directors, Mrs. Wells, Mrs. Stenzel, and Mrs. Utley, for their ability to help him grow, not just as a performer, but as a dedicated young man. He would also like to thank his parents for their support throughout Sebastian’s high school acting career. They’ve ensured that he continues to show his talent!

Zoey Heinrich (Aunt March) - Zoey is excited to be participating in this production as Aunt March. This is her twelfth show with the BGHS Theater Program, and she is grateful for the memories she made during her time in the program. Zoey wishes to thank her directors, family, and friends for giving her irreplaceable experiences, unconditional support, and encouragement to be her best self on and off stage.

Katie Koblas (Stage Manager) - Katie has proudly participated in tech crew for the past four years at Buffalo Grove High School. She has been stage manager for 2 shows at BG. Her favorite shows were Les Mis and Noises Off, because of all of the learning opportunities and laughs back stage. Katie will be going to University of Wyoming to study nursing in the fall, but hopefully will still be able to participate in theater. She would like to thank Mr. Tschammer, Mr. Moon, Mrs. Stenzel, Mrs. Wells, and Mr. Goldspiel. She would also like to thank all of the Techies

that she has met these past few years for making her High School Experience so memorable.

SENIOR BIOGRAPHIES

Haley Durso (Production Assistant) - Haley is excited to participate in her final production at Buffalo Grove High School. The memories that she has made over these past four years will not be easily forgotten. She has found nothing but support in the BGHS theater program and she is grateful for the many things that she has learned. While it is always daunting to say goodbye, she looks forward to seeing what the future holds. Haley greatly appreciates all the amazing people that she has met. She would like to thank the directors, casts, and crew members that she has encountered for the wonderful memories.

Ethan Ernst (Properties Master) - Ethan is proud to be participating in his 2nd production this year as the head of the props department. He has been involved with the BGHS Theatre Program since his Freshman year as a member of both the set construction and props crews. He’s had many years of experience as an active member of the props crew and is proud to be finishing his final year as the head of the props team. HatKid

wishes to thank Phil Tschammer, Lauren Stenzel, Beth Wells, for their camaraderie and support.

Ryan Gledhill (Set Construction) - Ryan is honored to have been involved in the BGHS theater program over the past four years as part of the running crew and construction crew. His favorite shows were Noises Off and The Heidi Chronicles because of the many opportunities to learn, grow, and laugh. Ryan will attend Drake University in the fall to study Digital Media Production. Ryan would like to thank Mr. Moon, Mr. Tschammer, Mr. Goldspiel, Mrs. Stenzel, Mrs. Wells, and all of the wonderful goof balls that we call Techies. Thank you for making this

something special.

David Gonzalez (Mr. John Brooke) - This is David’s 2nd year as a cast member for the BGHS theatre program, with not much acting experience, he always wishes to learn and grow at each and every rehearsal from his teachers and fellow cast members. He is very excited to create fond memories with everyone and to have an amazing last show!

Louisa May Alcott (November 29, 1832 – March 6, 1888) was an American novelist, short story writer and poet best known as the author of the novel Little Women (1868) and its sequels. Raised in New England, she grew up among many of the well-known intellectuals of the day, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry David Thoreau, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Alcott's family suffered from financial difficulties, and while she worked to help support the family from an early age, she also sought an outlet in writing. She began to receive critical success for her writing in the 1860s. Early in her career, she sometimes used pen names such as A. M. Barnard, under which she wrote lurid short stories and sensation novels that focused on passion and revenge. Published in 1868, Little Women is loosely based on Alcott's childhood experiences with her three sisters, Abigail May Alcott Nieriker, Elizabeth Sewall Alcott, and Anna Alcott Pratt. Alcott was an abolitionist and a feminist and was active in the Temperance and Women’s Suffrage movements. Unmarried throughout her life, Louisa May Alcott died from a stroke, two days after her father, in Boston on March 6, 1888.

MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT ONE Overture ............................................................ Pit Orchestra

Scene One An Operatic Tragedy .............. Jo, Braxton, Clarissa, Rodrigo Better ................................................................................. Jo Our Finest Dreams ................................ Jo, Meg, Beth, Amy Here Alone ............................................................... Marmee

Scene Two Could You ..................................................... Aunt March, Jo

Scene Three I’d Be Delighted .............................. Marmee, Meg, Jo, Beth Take A Chance On Me ........................................... Laurie, Jo Better (Reprise) ................................................................... Jo

Scene Four Off to Massachusetts ............................... Beth, Mr. Laurence Five Forever ............................... Jo, Laurie, Meg, Beth, Amy

Scene Five/Six More Than I Am ......................................... Mr. Brooke, Meg Take a Chance on Me (Reprise) .............................. Laurie, Jo

Scene Seven Astonishing ......................................................................... Jo

INTERMISSION

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ACT TWO Entr’acte ........................................................... Pit Orchestra

Scene One The Weekly Volcano Press ..................... Jo, Braxton, Clarissa Rodrigo, Hag, Troll, Knight, Rodrigo 2, Mrs. Kirk, Professor Bhaer

Scene Two Off to Massachusetts (Reprise) ............... Beth, Mr. Laurence, Marmee, Meg, Mr. Brooke How I Am ...................................................... Professor Bhaer

Scene Three Some Things Are Meant To Be ................................ Beth, Jo

Scene Four The Most Amazing Thing ................................... Amy, Laurie Days of Plenty ........................................................... Marmee The Fire Within Me ............................................................ Jo Scene Five Small Umbrella In the Rain ..................... Jo, Professor Bhaer The Weekly Volcano Press (Reprise) .................................. Jo Exit Music ......................................................... Pit Orchestra