Willy Wonka, Jr. 2013-2014

A Part of THE BROADWAY JUNIOR COLLECTIONTM

The Woodhull Theater Arts Club Presents…….

“Shoot for the moon! Even if you miss, you will fall among the stars!” Congrats to Everyone on a job well done!

Brooke Sullivan: Ensemble This is my first play and I am very excited to be part of the Ensemble! I want to thank Ms. Von Vange for everything she did , and Ms. Jordan for teaching me the dances and the lines I have to sing. I also want to thank my family for all their support and my nanny for picking me up after practice. I can’t wait for next year’s play!! Caroline Carrello: Oompa Loompa #1 I'm so excited and proud to be a part of Willy Wonka. This is my first time performing at Woodhull and I want to thank Ms. VonVange and her production team for making this such an unforgettable experience! Thanks to my family for their support ... I hope you enjoy the show! Grace Kenny - Oompa-Loompa #3 This is Grace’s first musical and she is delighted to be a part of it. Ms. VonVange and everyone in the cast have helped her discover her love of acting. Jenna Cesario: Charlie I'm so excited that I get to play Charlie Bucket in this year’s play, Willy Wonka Jr! I would like to thank everyone for coming to watch the performance, I hope you enjoy it! Katherine Eichenberger: Grandma Josephina Katherine is playing Grandma Josephina in her second show. Her first role was Grimsby in "The Little Mermaid." She would like to thank her first acting teacher, Mike Schwendemann, for making her realize what she loves to do Tess Stanley: Cook Being in a play is very interesting and fun. I recommend for young kids to audition for the play when they come to Woodhull. Trust me, you’ll have an awesome time. :) Mackenzie Madison: Bad Nut I would like to thank my wonderful mother for all of her help and patience during the preparation for the play! I would also like to thank my brother for putting up with my rehearsing for the play, over and over and over. Finally, I would like to thank Mrs. Rodrigues for all the rides home! Faith Youngquist: Faith I am very excited to be in my second play at Woodhull. Last year I was "Plaice" in the production of Little Mermaid. This year I am playing the role of "Faith," a lead Candy Kid. I would like to thank my Mom for all of her support. Gabriel Medina : Phineas Trout Hello I’m Gabe. This is my second play and I am very excited to be part of it again. Ms. VonVange, the director, I have to say is the best! I want to thank my teachers and family for all their support. Hope you enjoy the presentation tonight! Devlin Starr-Squirrel It was so much fun doing the play with Ms. VonVange! Keenan Lyons: Squirrel I love being involved in the play for my 2nd year! A big shout out to Ms. VonVange for her commitment to all of us and my parents for all their love and support for me in the play, and all my musical endeavors! Karley Mathews: Candy Kid This is Karley’s second year in the Drama Club. Last year she made her debut as Alexa, a Mersister in The Little Mermaid and this year she is a Candy Kid. Special thanks to Ms. Von Vange for putting together this wonderful show. Michael Mathews: Candy Kid This is Michael’s second year in the Drama Club. Last year he made his debut as Seagull # 1 in The Little Mermaid and this year he is a Candy Kid. Special thanks to Ms. Von Vange for putting together this wonderful show. Robert Christian Jean-Gilles: Willy Wonka You may also know me from last year's play, as Sebastian, the crab. I would like to thank my mom, Banassa, my Papap, Naine, Tatie, Uncle Francky, Tatie Babes, Sal, Tatie Danielle, Uncle Chris, Uncle Thiery, David Becker, Angela, Mom Cilia for all of their love and support. I enjoyed being a member of the Drama Club. A VERY SPECIAL thank you to Ms. Von Vange, Ms.Tammy, Ms. Vicki, Ms. Melrose, and Ms. Jordan. Kate Sheran: Ensemble I am in fifth grade and my role is being part of the ensemble. I have also been in the show Matilda at my camp. Acting is a lot of fun because you get to experience different roles and be a different person every time.

Kaylee Dammers: Squirrel This is the first play that I have been in and I am so happy to have the role of a squirrel in it. I have enjoyed being part of the cast and I hope you enjoy the show! Jackson Kanzer: Squirrel Jackson is excited to be in his first Woodhull play. He would like to thank Ms. Von Vange and all of the good nuts that are part of the production. Zubair Ali : Augustus Gloop I would like to thank Ms. VonVange for her dedication and support for this play. I am a sixth grader at the Woodhull Intermediate School. Aedan McDonald: Candy Kid I'm a 6th grader . I play a candy kid in the play. I enjoyed my first play and had lots of fun. Lastly I want to thank my family and friends and especially my Mom, Dad, Aunt Dana and cousin Chas. James Obermaier : James Hello, my name is James Obermaier. I'm playing the role of "James" in this production, the role I was born to play. I would like to thank Mrs. VonVange for making this experience amazing, especially since this is my first time in drama club. We've all worked hard and we hope you enjoy this production. Abby Holmes: Mrs. Bucket Abby is a sixth grade student in Ms. VonVange's class. She will be playing the role of "Mrs. Bucket" in the production of "Willy Wonka Jr." This is Abby's third play, and she has previously been in "The Little Mermaid" (chef) and "Beauty and the Beast" (Chip) Abby would like to thank Ms. VonVange, Ms. Vicky, and the cast of "Willy Wonka Jr.!!!" She hopes you'll join her in "Cheering Up Charlie!" :-) Cole Pillion: Mike Teavee . This is my second play. I would like to thank Ms. Von Vange for giving me this wonderful part. Jordan Forte: Ensemble I am in fifth grade. I am in the ensemble and really enjoyed doing the play. I would like to thank my mom and my Aunt Krista for always picking me up from drama. Nicholas Rowley: Mr. Bucket I am so excited for the play this year. I have the role of Mr. Bucket, Charlie's father. Thanks for coming to the show. Isabella DiBenedetto: Ensemble I am so excited to be a part of Willy Wonka this year. This is my first play and I've had so much fun rehearsing for it. I love the songs we sing and I hope everyone enjoys the performance. Chloé Wheeler: Ensemble Chloe is in the ensemble and is happy to be in her first show at Woodhull. She has appeared in many productions, such as the Queen in Cinderella, Penelope Henkel in Bye Bye Birdie, and Cassie in 13 the Musical, as well as two cabaret shows at The Metropolitan Room, NYC. She thanks her family, voice teacher Sheila Zider, and vocal coaches Linda Ray and Brooke Procida. Seamus Hannon: Cook Debuting in this year's production. Although he was nervous about trying out, he is looking forward to opening night. Brigid Hannon: Squirrel This is her second performance. I’m happy I’m a cast member and that my parent’s let me be in the play. This is her second performance. I'm happy that I'm a Cast member and that my parents let me be a part of the Drama Club.

Grace Kata: Ensemble This is her first play and she is part of the ensemble. When Grace is not at play practice you can find her at gymnastics where she is a competitive gymnast. She is very excited to be a part of this wonderful performance and hopes to return next year. Marissa Stafford: Cook This is Marissa’s first play performance. She is one of the cooks. She is very excited to be a part of the play and she thanks everyone for coming. Lisa Martin: Ensemble Lisa likes to spend her weekends dancing and playing lacrosse. She is in the chorus and plays Baritone in the band. Lisa is thrilled to be in her third play and is looking forward to show night. William Brandine: Grandpa Joe Most of my friends call me "Will" and I'm in fifth grade in Mr. Meyer's class. I am playing the part of Grandpa Joe and this is my first role in a school production. This experience has been interesting, fun, and exciting to be a part of, not to mention a lot of work! Bring on the show!!! Ryan Knowles: Candy Kid Ryan is a sixth grader on the Red Team. He is new to the stage. Ryan enjoys singing and music and is happy to be a part of this great cast! Autumn Herkommer: Ensemble I am very excited to play an Oompa loompa. My favorite scene is the finale, dancing in a circle with the entire cast. I want to thank my family for their support, and Ms. VonVange for this opportunity. Can't wait until next year! Maggie Lalor: Grandma Georgina Hi my name is Maggie, this year I am playing Grandma Georgina. Many thanks to my Mom and Dad for picking me up and going over lines with me Julia Giles: Ensemble This is Julia's second live production. She was in last year’s production of “The Little Mermaid, ” and she is “still getting the hang of it.” She’s very excited about being in the ensemble and would like to thank her family for all their support. Abby Semelsberger: Violet Beauregarde She is thrilled to be playing Violet Beaureguarde in this production. You may recognize her as princess #3 from last year's production of The Little Mermaid, or Ursula Merkle from Northport community theatre's recent production of Bye Bye Birdie. She would like to thank her fabulous parents for always supporting her, her amazing voice teacher Erica Nottingham, and her wonderful director, Ms VonVange for being the best director ever! Miss Jordan: Student Director This is Miss Jordan's sixth show with Ms.VonVange. She is so excited to see everyone show off the work they have done. She wishes everyone good luck and to remember to have a great time. She would like to thank her mom for driving her and Ms.VonVange for inviting her back every year. She hopes everyone enjoys the show! Sophia DiPrima: Ensemble She is very happy to be part of the ensemble of Willy Wonka Jr. She enjoys musical theatre very much and has taken some theatre classes in the past. She would like to thank her family for their encouragement. Giulia Sabatino: Ensemble The play was amazing! I want to thank my family for supporting me in my efforts. Bring on next year!!!!! Natalie Ciccone: Veruca Salt I am so happy to play the role of Veruca Salt this year! It has been a wonderful experience. Last year, I played the role of Flounder in The Little Mermaid, Jr. Thank you Ms. Von Vange and Miss Jordan for making t his a great show and a lot of fun! Moira Contino: Oompa Solo I love the play. I also love horseback riding and dancing. Hope you enjoy the play! Danielle Brite: Ensemble Thank you mrs. Von Vange for all the hard work you put in for this play and good luck to everyone in the play!

Charlotte Maggio: Ensemble She is in Fifth Grade and this is her first year in the play. After seeing her sisters’ in Miss VonVange’s past productions, she has always wanted to be in the play. Charlotte is having a great time and wants to thank her friends for making her laugh and her family for always supporting her. Riva Bergman: Mrs. Beauregarde I am so excited to be in this year’s play. I love my part so much. I want to say a big thanks to Mrs VONVANGE Miss Jordon and Miss Alyssa . Hope you all enjoy the play. Natalya Ramirez: Ensemble She is a very sweet girl she loves spending time with family and friends her favorite activity is playing with playdoo .Her favorite color is green .Her favorite movie is wreck it Ralph .Her favorite food is Chinese food.Her favorite tv show is teen wolf .She loves cheerleading and archery . Her favorite book is beautiful creatures. Her favorite app is oovoo absolutely loves it.She really likes ms vonvange . Brenden Garcia: Candy Kid I am so excited to be in the Willy Wonka Jr. play this year. I am a "Candy Kid." Last year I was The Bass" and a "Chef" in the production of The Little Mermaid Jr. I have had so much fun being a part of these plays and look forward to future plays at Finley! Chloe Buffone: Ensemble Being a part of this play has been such a great experience! Thank you Ms. VonVange, for all your hard work. Rebecca Hoffman: Cook I had so much fun practicing with everyone and I can’t wait to be in next year’s performance. Enjoy the show. Maggie Imperato: Ensemble Her first play was when she was a Narrator in second grade. Last year, Maggie was in the the ensemble in “ The Little Mermaid”. She would like to thank her mom for her support. Royyele Sainvilus: Spider I’m in the sixth grade. I want to thank my parents for their time. Also, thank you Ms. VonVange. She is the best science teacher ever. Akira Sales: Matilda It has been a wonderful experience to sing and dance. I loved to act with my friends. Gracie Renkewitz: Mrs. Gloop My part in the play is Mrs. Gloop. This is my first play. I would like to thank my dad for dropping me off and picking me up. I would also like to thank Ms. VonVange for giving me this part. Sarah Spitz: Ensemble I want to thank my mom. This is my second play. I am in the sixth grade. Melanie Hernandez: Squirrel I am nice and funny. I sing and am a squirrel and am in the ensemble. Kemberlin Hernandez: Ensemble I am really funny and nice. I am in the ensemble. Emilie Avis: Ensemble I’m funny, nice and kind hearted. Natalia Quinones: Ensemble I am happy to have a chance to be in the play this year. Sarah Giarraputo: Squirrel Thank you Ms. VonVange. I had a great time in the play. It’s great! Julia Steinberg: Ensemble I had so much fun in the play this year! I just want to thank my parents for driving me and helping me. Thank you Ms. VonVange for helping me. Peyton Kalb: Oompa Loompa #4 I enjoyed doing last year’s play and I am excited to be in this year’s play as Main Oompa Loomps #4. I congratulate Ms. VonVange on her 10th play! The play is awesome. Gabriel Moskovitch: Ensemble I thank Ms. VonVange and the stage crew for their help with the play. I also thank my parents for coming. I am in the ensemble, so look for me toward the middle on the line that starts on the right. Lauren LoScalzo: Cook I am so glad I’m in the play again this year. I got a part that is with the cast. It is so much fun and I am happy t o be in it for my second year. Emma Vaughn: Cook I am a girl who is in Mr. Meyers’ class in 5th grade. My favorite color is green and I love dogs.

Alex Gerbavsits: Ensemble I enjoyed being in this play with all my friends and I wish everybody good luck and break a leg! (Not really) Cat Jamison: Cook I enjoy being in the play with all of my friends and am having so much fun. I was in the last play and wish everyone to break a leg, but not literally! Madelyn Reed: Oompa Loompa I am so excited to be in the play. It is such an honor to be in Ms. VonVange’s tenth play. I hope you enjoy the play. Niurca Chable: Ensemble This is my first play. I’m a fifth grader and part of the ensemble. I would like to thank my mom and dad and Ms. VonVange. Also, Mrs. Buffone for driving me home. I had a great time. Andrea Ayala: Ensemble I would like to thank my mom, dad, and Ms. VonVange. I am part of the ensemble. I hope I can be part of the play next year. Kadiera Rowe: Ensemble Thank you to Mr. Hiscox and Ms. VonVange for this opportunity to shine. I enjoyed all the fun we had. Brian Rodriguez: Squirrel Thank you Mrs. Mehlrose for helping me with my tie dye shirt! I enjoy acting like a squirrel and a spider in Willy Wonka. Lisa St. Rose: Stage Crew Mr. Hiscox is the best for teaching me how to be a great stage crew member! Egor Marzovilla: Ensemble I’m in the 5th grade. This is my first play with Ms. VonVange. In camp we did “Willy Wonka” and I was Charlie. I l iked being part of the ensemble here this year. I would like to thank my mom, dad, Ms. VonVange and Mrs. Mehlrose. Andriana Messina: Oompa #5 I’m in the sixth grade. I’m happy to be in the play this year. I have a great personality. Sohpia Severine: Ensemble I am in 5th grade. This is my first play. I would like to thank both of my parents and Ms. VonVange. Brandon Varady: Grandpa George I am in the 6th grade and this is my second play. I am so happy to be in this play. It is really fun to meet new people. Ms. VonVange: Director This is my 10th play as director. I enjoyed working with each and every one of the participants. I am so proud of each of you. Thank you to my family for their support and all the parents who came to my rescue with 100s of emails! A huge thanks to Mrs. Roethel and Mr. Stein for all their support. Vivienne LaVertu: Ensemble The days at play practice were fantastic. I loved being in Ensemble and watching everyone do their part. I would like to thank Miss Jordan. She did a great job with teaching us the dances. I bet the play will be fantastic. Lucas Kelly: Ensemble I am in the ensemble and love ice cream! I just want to give a big thanks to Ms. VonVange and to my family for supporting me. It is so much fun being a part of the play. Ryan Aguirre: Ensemble I want to thank my family for coming. I’m an Oopma Loompa. Chelsea Rodriguez: Cook I love the play and the acting. I am a cook. I love singing and dancing. Jennifer Low: Stage Crew Stage Crew is so much fun. I can’t wait for the play. Juliet Dempsey: Stage Crew Stage Crew rocks! Brooke Biernacki: Stage Crew This is going to be the best play yet! Alice Bradford: Stage Crew Stage Crew is the best!

Katie Renkewitz: Ms. Teavee I am in the 5th grade and I would like to thank my dad for always picking me up on time. Thank you to Ms. VonVange for giving me this wonderful part. Jai-la Bush: Squirrel I want to thank my mom and dad for supporting me and thank you to Ms. VonVange for letting me be in Willy Wonka Jr. Sarah Biernacki: Ensemble I love to perform. I have been in dance shows and the production of 13. Isabella Orjuela: Ensemble I’m a candy kid and I’m so happy happy to be in the play. Ethan Mulroy: Sound I am doing sound. It is so fun to be doing sound. The equipment is amazing. I’m so happy I was picked for stage crew. Gavin Pisarek: Stage Hand I am happy because it’s my first play. Also, I like moving things. Andrew Knowles: Lighting I was incredibly lucky to be picked for stage crew and even luckier to be picke for lighting. I love computers, and I don’t have to sing! Anna Wickey: Lead Manager I was excited to be picked for stage crew. So far, I’ve had a great time. Brian Contreras: Stage Crew Stage Crew was great to bond with friends. RJ Moreno: Stage Crew Stage crew was amazing. I had so much fun. Aiden Franznick: Stage Crew I am so glad that I got picked for Stage Crew. It is so much fun!! Pedro Ramirez: Stage Crew I am happy to help out in the play. Olivia Perez: Sound Hope we have a great play! I love stage crew so much. Thanks for the sound board job. Jason Verville: Lighting Stage Crew is so much fun! I hope the play goes great. Getting the lighting job was awesome.

Natalie Furman: Stage Crew Stage Crew was a fun experience. Julianna Quinones: Stage Crew Stage Crew is awesome!

Emily Yonkes: Ensemble

What I like about the play is the special effects, but mostly I like the actors.

Molly Kessler: Cook

This is my first play at Woodhull and I love it! I would like to thank my mom, dad, and Ms. VonVange. I had a great experience.

Emma Guba: Cook

This is the first play I have ever participated in. It has been a fun experience. Thank you Ms. VonVange.

Kyle Green: Ensemble

This is the second play I have been in. I love Ms. VonVange also this is a great experience and I hope to be in drama next year.

Mrs. Mehlrose: Helper

Another great play this year. So proud of everyone.

Gabby Trimboli: Cook

I think that the play this year is really fun and it’s been very cool.

Bella Neira: Candy Kid

The play has been so much fun. I had an amazing time.

Miss Alyssa: Student Helper

I am very proud of everyone in the show for all of the hard work. I’ve enjoyed helping throughout the process. Break a leg!

Mr. Hiscox: Scenery, Art and Stage Crew Director

I’d like to thank all the wonderful children for their hard work and dedication. Thank you to my Stage Crew. You are awesome! So much to learn in such a short amount of time. And a shout out to the Art Club for painting the scenery. Thank you. Lastly, I’d like to thank my family for their support and my loves Nicole and baby Emily.

Billy Burton: Stage Crew

This is my first year of stage crew or the play and it is really interesting. I have many roles from helping Ms. VonVange to putting out props. It was a really fun time.

Ms. Vickie: Assistant Director

Everyone worked incredibly hard on this wonderful play! I am so proud of the children and their hard work.

Miss Erika: Student Helper

This year’s play turned out amazing. The scenery was incredible and everyone did a fantastic job. I really loved helping out!

Miss Katie: Student Helper

Thanks so much for giving me the chance to work with you on the play. You have worked hard and it shows! Best of luck with your performance and always remember….”We are the music makers….and we are the dreamers of dreams” Willy Wonka

A Special Thanks To:

Ms. Von Vange—Theater Director Mr. Hiscox - Art, Stage, and Scenery Director Ms. Vickie— Assistant Director Miss Jordan—Student Director Miss Alyssa, Miss Katie, Miss Erika and Miss Christina—Student Helpers Ms. Mehlrose-Helper Art Club for their Amazing Scenery! All the parents and families for all your help and picking us up from practices. Abigail Holmes and Lauren LoScalzo for our Tshirt designs. Brian Contreas and Rocio Trujillo for our Playbill Art. Woodhull Faculty, Staff, Mrs. Roethel, and Mr. Stein for all their support.