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Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Originally Produced by the WPA Theatre, New York City, 1995
(Kyle Renick, Artistic Director)
Original Orchestration by
Brian Besterman and Jason Robert Brown
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
is presented through and streaming is presented by
special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com
Monologues are presented as follows:
THAT WHICH CARRIES ON
by Lizzie T (Drama Notebook)
THE LESS THAN HUMAN CLUB
by Timothy Mason (Playscripts, Inc.)
BE AGGRESSIVE
by Annie Weisman (Dramatists Play Service)
MONEY CAN’T BUY HAPPINESS
by Joseph Arnone (Monologue Blogger)
PROTECTIVE SHIELD
by Joseph Arnone (Monologue Blogger)
SOME GIRLS
by Neil LaBute (Broadway Play Publishing)
Excerpt of BROKEN HALLELUJAH
by Sharman MacDonald (Great Monologues for Young Actors, Vol. III)
BRING ABOUT CHANGE
by Joseph Arnone (Monologue Blogger)
Streamed at ShowTix4U.com on April 16-17, 2021 at 7:00pm
1ACT ONE
THAT WHICH CARRIES ON -The theme of water parallels the concepts of hope
and carrying on in “On the Deck...”
THE LESS THAN HUMAN CLUB - This pairs with the quick-talking style in “Just
One Step” in which she appeals to her husband’s apparent lack of interest in her.
Kirsten’s one-sided date conversation shows her desperation to be noticed.
BE AGGRESSIVE - In “I’m Not Afraid of Anything,” she lists reasons why all of
her family members live in fear. It’s not a life she wants to lead. Similarly, the death
of Laura’s mother ignites a passion in her to leave fear behind and just be alive.
MONEY CAN’T BUY HAPPINESS - The woman explains in “Stars & Moon” that
rather than love and passion in a relationship, she sought money, material wealth,
and thus, safety. However, both she and Franklin realize that money doesn’t
always lead to contentment.
“OPENING: A NEW WORLD” - The opening stanza conjures images of brave
new worlds waiting to be conquered… In each song we will meet someone who
has reached a defining moment in his or her life.
“ON THE DECK OF A SPANISH SAILING SHIP 1492” - Onboard a 16th century
ship, the passengers plead to the Lord to give them the strength to survive the
journey. Just as their struggle becomes too much to bear, the passengers find
renewed hope of a better life.
“JUST ONE STEP” - We next see a woman standing on the window ledge of her
New York penthouse, comedically carrying on with grievances about her husband,
Murray. As a crowd gathers below, she threatens to step off the ledge and take her
own life.
“I’M NOT AFRAID OF ANYTHING” - A young woman seems ready for all of
life’s challenges and questions the fears of her children, parents, and husband. We
see that her strength is perhaps the very thing keeping a wall between her and the
people she loves.
“THE RIVER WON’T FLOW” - Two soloists wrestle with the dream of rewards
that hard work should promise. Wealth flows easily for some, but others aren’t as
lucky.
“TRANSITION/STARS & MOON”- A woman who married very well looks back
on the path she chose. She now regrets the misguided priorities of her youth.
“SHE CRIES” - A man goes through ups and downs with the woman he loves. She
lies and he heads out the door, but he finds himself coming back to her. Though
manipulative, her tears are a window to the woman he fell in love with.
“THE STEAM TRAIN” - Meanwhile, in the Bronx, a determined young man
dreams of life as a famous basketball star. His sadness, anger, and passion have
ignited a fire in him to realize the fantasy of his own new world.
2ACT TWO
PROTECTIVE SHIELD - In “The World Was Dancing,” he evaluates his father’s
risky business decision which led to failure. In this monologue, she too expresses
her fear of risk-taking and how she can’t trust others.
SOME GIRLS - This closely mirrors the rekindling of a relationship presented
in “I’d Give It All for You.” Where people grow apart but find out they’re better
together.
Excerpt of BROKEN HALLELUJAH - In “The Flagmaker, 1775,” she sews a flag to
distract herself from the horrors of the Revolutionary War. Almost 100 years later,
we see Maureen commenting on the devastation of the American Civil War.
BRING ABOUT CHANGE - It encompasses the many themes presented in the
musical: suffering, motivation, exploration, and hope.
“THE WORLD WAS DANCING” - A man struggling to reconcile his father’s
failure in a risky business venture with his education and the commitment he’s
made to his fiancée, Amy. His continual fear of failure makes him unable to choose
what he truly wants.
“SURABAYA SANTA” – In a newly created duet, Santa’s ex-girlfriend and Mrs.
Claus sing a scornful kiss off to their neglectful significant other.
“CHRISTMAS LULLABY” - Here, a young girl has just discovered she is pregnant.
For the first time, she has worth because she is bringing into the world another
person, maybe someone who will change the world the way she never could.
“KING OF THE WORLD” - But faith is shaken when we meet a desperate man
in a prison cell, crying foul of his accused sins. He realizes that his work is bigger
than just him, that even when he’s locked up, even after he’s gone, his work and his
legacy will live on.
“I’D GIVE IT ALL FOR YOU” - A separated couple appears on stage. Now as they
are reunited, they look back and understand they ran away out of fear of love.
Though the adventures were thrilling, they realize they are home with each other
at last.
“TRANSITION/FLAGMAKER 1775” - The mother of an American Revolutionary
soldier anxiously awaits the end of the brutal war.
“FLYING HOME” - Echoes of the flag maker linger as a young man hears the call
of angels who will accompany him where he belongs. Sung by soldiers who have
died in battle, they reassure us that even though we will be gone from this life, we
will live on in hearts and memories.
“FINAL TRANSITION/HEAR MY SONG” -The message of this song – and of
the whole show – is that we all go through these bad times. In a very real sense,
none of us is ever really alone. None of us is ever the only person to have ever gone
through a particular crisis. And our salvation comes through community.
3CAST BY SCENE & SONG
ACT ONE
THAT WHICH CARRIES ON..................................................................Sophia Burik
LESS THAN HUMAN CLUB.................................................................... Regan Borsh
BE AGGRESSIVE....................................................................................... Quinn Peters
MONEY CAN’T BUY HAPPINESS..................................................... Tyler Zimmick
OPENING: A NEW WORLD......................................... Shea Sweeney, Tyler Dumas,
Anna Gdovichin, Everett Harrington
ON THE DECK OF A SPANISH SAILING SHIP 1492
SOLOISTS.....................Grace Scheller, Emma Leo, Grace Delcroix, Zoey Allen,
Julia Martin, Zach Ford, Morgan Kappeler,
Beth Satariano, Kersten Lubbert, Connor Redman
DANCE ENSEMBLE........................................... Diana Abougalieva, Talia Curry,
Tyler Dumas, Sara Margo, Briella Shevchik, Jessica Yu
JUST ONE STEP...................................................................................... Grace Scheller
I’M NOT AFRAID OF ANYTHING...................................................... Shea Sweeney
THE RIVER WON’T FLOW
SOLOISTS................................................................ Everett Harrington, Zach Ford
VOCAL ENSEMBLE ...............................Regan Borsh, Sophia Burik, Ty Carroll,
Grace Delcroix, Julianna Easley, Laci McCloe,
Danielle Murray, Quinn Peters, Grace Pusateri, Gianna Reed
DANCE ENSEMBLE........... Diana Abougalieva, Emma Gallagher, Abby Maier,
Sara Margo, Bridget Pohl, Briella Shevchik, Jessica Yu
TRANSITION.......................................................................................... Felicity Dicken
STARS AND MOON........................................................................... Anna Gdovichin
SHE CRIES............................................................................................ Connor Redman
STEAM TRAIN
SOLOIST......................................................................................................Zach Ford
VOCAL ENSEMBLE.............Regan Borsh, Felicity Dicken, Everett Harrington,
Liza Langhurst, Julia Martin, Ella Niemi, Laci McCloe,
Sam Lubbert, Grace Pusateri, Connor Redman, Beth Satariano
DANCE ENSEMBLE............ Diana Abougalieva, Talia Curry, Emma Gallagher,
Avery Gallagher, Abby Maier, Sara Margo, Bridget Pohl, Jessica Yu
4ACT TWO
PROTECTIVE SHIELD.............................................................................Gianna Reed
SOME GIRLS............................................................................................. Colter Mathis
BROKEN HALLELUJAH...................................................................Morgan Kappeler
BRING ABOUT CHANGE................................................................... Liza Langhurst
THE WORLD WAS DANCING
SOLOISTS.................................................................Kersten Lubbert, Tyler Dumas
DANCER.......................................................................................................Jessica Yu
VOCAL ENSEMBLE........................ Ty Carroll, Grace Delcroix, Felicity Dicken,
Julianna Easley, Everett Harrington, Sam Lubbert,
Ella Niemi, Connor Redman, Beth Satariano
SURABAYA SANTA.............................................Grace Lawrence, Morgan Kappeler
CHRISTMAS LULLABY.........................................................................Beth Satariano
KING OF THE WORLD
SOLOIST.................................................................................................Tyler Dumas
DANCERS................Zoey Allen, Avery Gallagher, Sara Margo, Briella Shevchik
I’D GIVE IT ALL FOR YOU...........................................Zach Ford, Danielle Murray
TRANSITION................................................................................................. Zoey Allen
FLAGMAKER 1775
SOLOIST............................................................................................... Shea Sweeney
DANCE ENSEMBLE...................Diana Abougalieva, Talia Curry, Tyler Dumas,
Emma Gallagher, Abby Maier, Sara Margo, Bridget Pohl, Jessica Yu
FLYING HOME
DANCE DUET.........................................................Tyler Dumas, Briella Shevchik
SOLOISTS............................................Zach Ford, Grace Scheller, Grace Pusateri,
Zoey Allen, Julia Martin
VOCAL ENSEMBLE............................. Ty Carroll, Emma Leo, Kersten Lubbert,
Danielle Murray, Quinn Peters, Connor Redman
DANCE ENSEMBLE............. Diana Abougalieva, Talia Curry, Emma Gallagher,
Abby Maier, Sara Margo, Bridget Pohl, Jessica Yu
FINAL TRANSITION...........................................Shea Sweeney, Everett Harrington,
Tyler Dumas, Anna Gdovichin
HEAR MY SONG..................................................featuring the Senior Cast Members
Diana Abougalieva, Tyler Dumas, Zach Ford, Anna Gdovichin,
Morgan Kappeler, Grace Lawrence, Kersten Lubbert, Abby Maier,
Danielle Murray, Grace Scheller, Shea Sweeney, Jessica Yu
5PIT ORCHESTRA
Violin Bass Percussion
Alexis Rose Anthony Smith Autumn Adamiak
Mira Schwadron Dan Rossmiller
Anna Segal Bassoon
Grace Wang Mr. Lucas Beaver Keyboard
Emma Kim
Viola Mrs. Sharon Pritchard
Odette Sherk
STUDENT PRODUCTION STAFF
STAGE MANAGEMENT
Lead: Libby Carroll
Assistant Stage Managers:
Maddie Casella, Emma Letky,
Alyssa Strosnider, Kevin Tian
DANCE CAPTAINS
Sara Margo, Jessica Yu
LIGHTING CREW
Leads: Suzanna Aboud, Abby Kraus
Margret Edlinger, Dylan Garland,
Ryan Mullen, Felicity Ross, Paige Rossi
SOUND CREW
Elise Dougherty, Margret Edlinger, Lydia Kutzer,
Paige Rossi, Alyssa Strosnider
HAIR, MAKE-UP & COSTUMES CREW
Katelyn Baker, Jess Colicchie, Elise Dougherty,
Ally Kraus, Lydia Kutzer, Zoie Mallory,
Alexis Ridgeway, Caitlyn Vance, Jessie Wigley
FILM & EDITING CREW
Josh Kubala, Asia Neill, Kerry Wolff
6PRODUCTION STAFF
Director, Choreographer, Technical Director......................................Lauren Sarazen
Producer, Vocal Director, Lighting Designer......................................Shaun Cloonan
Vocal Director, Costumes, Hair, Make-up Manager............................ Renée Triscila
Orchestra Director.............................................................................. Anthony Thomas
Sound Designer.............................................................................................. Bill Steiner
Pianist.....................................................................................................Sharon Pritchard
Artistic Consultant..................................................................................... Ryan Jackson
Activities Coordinator.................................................................... Chelle Zimmerman
Program, Poster, T-Shirt Design...........................................................Shaun Cloonan
Gene Kelly Social Media Liaison & Photographer........................................Asia Neill
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
NHSD Central Administration & Board of Education
Kevin McKiernan, John Lesjack, Hanna Mincemoyer,
North Hills High School Administration
Len Lavelle, Lucas Beaver, Nick Vranesevic, HS Music Teachers
Ashley Reiber, lead custodian, and the NHHS Custodial Staff
Kevin Swindell & Michele West, facilities services
Pat Weber, athletic director
Nataly Price, athletic office secretary
Heather Pelat, publicity
SG Screenprinting, t-shirts
Minuteman Press South Hills, posters & programs
Kris Kaufmann & Heather Crider, tech support
Brian Bellissimo, video editing support
Noland Jenkins, Vincent Lighting Systems
Joe Plazek, lighting support
Sydney Riddle, lighting workshop & consultant
Emma Margo, guest choreographer
Chris Kubala, drama parents treasurer
The synopsis included on pages 2-3 was compiled from these online sources:
The Guide to Musical Theatre
“Inside Songs for a New World” by Scott Miller
7North Hills High School Thespian Troupe 908
Lauren Sarazen, troupe leader
2020-21 Officers
President.......................................................................................................Tyler Dumas
Vice President............................................................................................. Libby Carroll
Secretary....................................................................................................... Emma Letky
Treasurer................................................................................................ Anna Gdovichin
Historian......................................................................................................... Abby Kraus
Thespians
Diana Abougalieva, Regan Borsh, Ryan Boynes,
Liberty Carroll, Ty Carroll, Maddie Casella, Felicity Dicken,
Tyler Dumas, Zach Ford, Avery Gallagher, Emma Gallagher,
Dylan Garland, Anna Gdovichin, Marie Gurtner, Morgan Kappeler,
Bryan Karpinski, Abby Kraus, Emma Letky, Kersten Lubbert, Sam Lubbert,
Abby Maier, Sara Margo, Julia Martin, Laci McCloe, Gabbie Merriman,
Danielle Murray, Ella Niemi, Quinn Peters, Grace Pusateri, Connor Redman,
Gianna Reed, Beth Satariano, Grace Scheller, Cecily Siefert, Jenny Snyder,
Katie Snyder, Alyssa Strosnider, Shea Sweeney,
Kevin Tian, Saffron White, Jessica Yu
New members will be inducted at an after-school ceremony
in the high school auditorium on Thursday, May 6, 2021.
8North Hills School District
135 Sixth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
www.nhsd.net
Board of Education
President: Allison Mathis
Vice President: Helen Dee Spade
Board Members:
Sandra Kozera, Phil Little, Annette Giovengo Nolish,
Deana Philpott, Kathryn Poniatowski,
Kathy Reid, Rachael Rennebeck
Central Administration
Dr. Patrick J. Mannarino....................................................................... Superintendent
Dr. Beth E. Williams............................................................. Assistant Superintendent
Dr. Nicole Bezila................................................................... Director of Pupil Services
Amy Matheiu..........................................................Director of Elementary Education
Patrick Weber................................................................................. Director of Athletics
Jerry Muth............................................................... Director of Finance & Operations
David Charles......................................................Director of Information Technology
Kevin Swindell................................................................ Director of Facilities Services
Lindsay Radzvin................................................................... Director of Food Services
Heather Pelat.......................................Director of Communications & Development
High School Administration
Kevin McKeirnan, Principal
Hanna Mincemoyer, Assistant Principal (A-L)
John Lesjack, Assistant Principal (M-Z)
North Hills Drama Parents & Friends Association
Chris Kubala, treasurer
9NORTH HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
Year Spring Show Fall Show
2020 Catch Me if You Can Victor, Fortunes Read $1, Cheating Death
2019 Tuck Everlasting Clue: On Stage
2018 Dames at Sea The Beverly Hillbillies
2017 Me and My Girl Pride & Prejudice
2016 Cinderella The Bringham Review
2015 Footloose Radium Girls
2014 42nd Street Incognito
2013 The Pajama Game Night of January 16th
2012 My Fair Lady And I Feel Fine
2011 No, No, Nanette Child’s Play
2010 Beauty and the Beast The First Gentleman
2009 Oliver! M*A*S*H
2008 Dames at Sea A Christmas Carol
2007 Thoroughly Modern Millie I Never Saw Another Butterfly
2006 Wonderful Town Break a Leg
2005 Crazy for You The Miracle Worker
2004 Fiddler on the Roof Dracula & Frankenstein
2003 Once Upon a Mattress Inherit the Wind
2002 The Wizard of Oz The Drunkard
2001 Hello, Dolly! Noises Off
2000 Cinderella The Canterbury Tales
1999 Bye Bye Birdie Is There a Comic in the House?
1998 Anything Goes The Crucible
1997 Oklahoma! Sarcophagus
1996 42nd Street Night of January 16th
1995 Good News! I Never Saw Another Butterfly
1994 Oliver! Murder on the Nile
1993 Guys and Dolls Done to Death
1992 South Pacific Lily, the Felon’s Daughter
1991 The Pajama Game Dracula
1990 The Music Man 12 Angry Men
1989 You Can’t Take it With You
1988 Oklahoma!
1987 Invitation to a Murder
1986 You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown
1985 Lovers and Other StrangersThe Girl in the Mirror
1984 Night Watch The Runaways
1983 The Sound of Music A Christmas Carol
1982 The Prime of Miss Jean BrodieMary of Scotland
1981 The Good Doctor Frankenstein
1980 Gypsy The Diary of Anne Frank
1979 Fiddler on the Roof A Murder is Announced
10DRAMA CLUB PRODUCTIONS
Year Spring Show Fall Show
1978 Child’s Play Don’t Drink the Water
1977 Harvey God’s Favorite
1976 The Mousetrap The Miracle Worker
1975 R. U. R. Dirty Work at the Crossroads
1974 Plaza Suite Ten Little Indians
1973 You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown Dracula
1972 The Man Who Came to DinnerNight of January 16th
1971 The Firebugs
1970 Don’t Drink the Water
1969 Belles on Their Toes
1968 A Midsummer Night’s Dream
1967 Out of the Frying Pan
1966 Tall Story No Reservations
1965 My Sister Eileen The Teahouse of the August Moon
1964 The Man Who Came to Dinner You Can’t Take it With You
1963 The Diary of Anne Frank January Thaw
1962 Our Hearts Were Young and Gay Spring Night
1961 Seven Keys to Baldpate
1960 Night Must Fall
1959 Your Every Wish Charlie’s Aunt
1958 Time Out for Ginger
11WHO'S WHO IN THE CAST, CREW, AND PIT
Suzanna Aboud (Crew), Senior. Regan Borsh (Cast), Freshman.
Previous shows: Lion King Jr. Previous shows: Mary Poppins Jr.
(Ensemble), Drowsy Chaperone (Tech (Jane), Mary Poppins Jr. (Featured Tap
Crew), Hairspray Jr. (Ensemble), Clue Dancer), Fiddler On the Roof (Russian
(Lights), Catch Me if You Can (Lights). Soldier), Bye Bye Birdie (Featured
Member of: Veterinary Sciences at Dancer/Teenager), Frozen Jr (Snow
A.W. Beattie, GSA. Break a leg cast chorus), Little Mermaid Jr. (Adrina/
and crew! I have so much pride in Adella/Carlotta), Little Mermaid
the work I’ve done for the Drama Jr. (Flounder), Fortunes Read $1
club’s productions and I hope the next (Whisper). Member of: ITS, Pittsburgh
classes enjoy it as much as I did!! Musical Theatre, Drama Club, Choir.
Diana Abougalieva (Cast), Senior. Sophia Burik (Cast), Freshman.
Previous shows: Catch Me If You Previous shows: Oliver (Orphan),
Can (featured dancer). Member Mary Poppins Jr. (Ensemble), Snoopy!!!
of: National Honor Society, French (Ensemble), The Little Mermaid Jr.
Honor Society, French Club (Officer), (Scuttle). Member of: Paragon Studios,
Diversity Club (Secretary), Student Hands for Service, French Club,
Council, Hands for Service, Drama Drama Club.
Club, SADD, ITS. Thanks to everyone
Libby Carroll (Crew), Senior. Previous
for making my last two years of high
shows: Peter Pan Jr. (Running Crew),
school extra special!
Pride and Prejudice (Running Crew),
Autumn Adamiak (Pit), Junior. Aladdin Jr. (Running Crew), Dames At
Previous shows: Tuck Everlasting, Sea (Running Crew), Beverly Hillbillies
Catch Me If You Can. Member of: (Assistant Stage Manager), Tuck
Marching Band. Everlasting (Calling Stage Manager),
Clue (Calling Stage Manager),
Zoey Allen (Cast), Freshman. Previous
Catch Me If You Can (Calling Stage
shows: Mary Poppins Jr. (Ensemble),
Manager), One Act Plays (Calling Stage
The Little Mermaid (Eel Ensemble),
Manager). Member of: Marching Band
One Act Plays (Hannah). Member of:
(Squad Leader, Section Leader), Latin
Drama Club, History Club, Chamber
Club (Director of Charitable Events),
Orchestra, Volleyball, Track.
Drama Club/ITS (Vice President),
Katelyn Baker (Crew), Freshman. National Honors Society, Italian Club.
Member of: French Club, Hands for Thank you for making my last musical
Service. at North Hills so amazing!
Ty Carroll (Cast), Freshman. Previous
shows: Cheating Death (Bob), The
Little Mermaid Jr (Pilot), Mary Poppins
(Charman). Member of: Marching
Band, Boy Scouts.
12Maddie Casella (Crew), Junior. Tyler Dumas (Cast), Senior. Previous
Previous shows: Peter Pan Jr. (crew), shows: Beauty and the Beast Jr
Aladdin Jr. (crew), The Beverly (Cogsworth), Peter Pan Jr (Michael
Hillbillies (crew), Mary Poppins Jr. Darling), Aladdin Jr (Genie), Dames at
(crew), Tuck Everlasting (crew), Sea (Ensemble), The Beverly Hillbillies
Clue (assistant stage manager), Little (Ensemble), Tuck Everlasting (Hugo),
Mermaid Jr. (stage manager), Catch Me Clue (Mr. Green), Catch Me If You
If You Can (crew), One Act Play: Victor Can (Carl Hanratty). Member of:
(stage manager). Member of: ITS, National Honor Society, Spanish
National Honors Society. Club (President), ITS (President),
NH Singers, Wind Symphony.
Jess Colicchie (Crew), Junior. Previous
Congratulations to the cast, crew, and
shows: Tuck Everlasting (Hair), Catch
pit of SFANW!! Special thanks to Miss
Me If You Can (Swing). Member of:
Sarazen, Mrs. T, Mr. Cloonan, and the
National Honor Society, Speech and
rest of the adult staff that has helped
Debate, Marching Band (Majorette),
me over the past 4 years.
Science Club, Drama Club, Act One
Theatre School. Julianna Easley (Cast), Sophomore.
Previous shows: Hairspray (soloist),
Talia Curry (Cast), Sophomore.
Aladdin Jr (Abu/ensemble), Mary
Previous shows: The Little Mermaid
Poppins Jr. (ensemble), Little Mermaid
Jr, Catch Me If You Can. Member of:
Jr. (fluke/ensemble), Clue (set crew),
North Hills Marching Band, North
Catch Me If You Can (costumes).
Hills Girls Lacrosse.
Member of: Will Allen Foundation,
Grace Delcroix (Cast), Freshman. Sew Fabulous, Drama Club, Soccer,
Previous shows: Mary Poppins (Katie Lacrosse, Choir, French Club, Student
Nana), The Little Mermaid (Ariel), Ambassador.
Cheating Death (Sue). Member of:
Margret Edlinger (Crew), Sophomore.
French Club, Piano Lessons .
Previous shows: Joseph and the
Felicity Dicken (Cast), Sophomore. Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Previous shows: Willy Wonka Kids (Brother’s Wife/Egyptian), Narnia
(oompa loompa), Mary Poppins (Christmas Spirit/Cruelie), Clue (Tech
(Jane Banks), Lion King Kids (Nala), Crew), The Little Mermaid Jr. (Gull #2).
Aladdin Jr. (Harem Girl), Mary Member of: Drama Club, Champion
Poppins Jr. (chimney sweep #4), The Christian Center: Production Team,
Little Mermaid Jr. (Arista), Catch Me If Chamber Orchestra, Pittsburgh North
You Can (ensemble), Cheating Death School of the Arts [PNSA].
(Deb). Member of: ITS, Chorale.
Avery Gallagher (Cast), Freshman.
Elise Dougherty (Crew), Freshman. Previous shows: The Little Mermaid
Previous shows: Mary Poppins Jr. (Tech Jr (Chef/Sailor), Fortunes Read $1
Crew), The Little Mermaid Jr. (Tech (ASM). Member of: Marching Band,
Crew). Member of: Hands For Service, ITS, SADD Club.
North Hills Slow Pitch Club Softball,
French Club, Drama Club.
13Emma Gallagher (Cast), Junior. Read $1 (Don), Children of Eden
Previous shows: Peter Pan Jr (crew), (Noah). Member of: German Club,
Aladdin Jr (crew), Mary Poppins Jr Worship Band and Sound person, Jeter
(ensemble), The Beverly Hillbillies Backyard Theater, employee at Chick-
(crew), Tuck Everlasting (swing/ fil-A.
featured dancer), Catch Me If You Can
Morgan Kappeler (Cast), Senior.
(featured dancer). Member of: Girls
Previous shows: Peter Pan Jr. (Brave
Lacrosse, Wind Symphony, Marching
Shrub), Aladdin Jr. (Magic Carpet),
Band, Choir, Drama Club, Class
Beverly Hillbillies (Cousin Pearl u/s),
Officers.
Clue (Yvette), Catch Me If You Can
Dylan Garland (Crew), Freshman. (Cheryl Anne). Member of: French
Previous shows: Annie (Mr. Bundles), Club, ITS, and Drama club. Best cast,
Les Miserables (Ensemble), Hairspray crew and directors, I love you guys!
(IQ), 9 to 5 (Corpse), The Music Man
Abby Kraus (Crew), Senior. Previous
(Ensemble). Member of: Drama Club,
shows: Beauty and the Beast Jr.
SADD Club, Buddy Club, Future
(Ensemble), Peter Pan Jr. (Ensemble),
Business Leaders Of America (FBLA),
Aladdin Jr. (Soloist #2/Ensemble),
Center Stage Dance Academy.
Dames at Sea (Running Crew), Beverly
Anna Gdovichin (Cast), Senior. Hillbillies (Mrs. Pennyweather), Tuck
Previous shows: Peter Pan Jr. (Fairy/ Everlasting (Ensemble), Clue (Lighting
Mermaid), Aladdin Jr. (Narrator), Crew), Catch Me if You Can (Lighting
Tuck Everlasting (Ensemble), Clue Crew), Fortunes Read $1 (Lighting
(Telegram Girl), Catch Me If You Can Designer). Member of: Future Teachers
(Featured Soloist), Cheating Death of America (President), Chess Club
(Ann). Member of: ITS, French (President), Drama Club (Historian),
Honors Society, French Club, NH Sew Fabulous (Project Manager),
Wind Ensemble, NH Singers, Drama Ski Club, Marching Band (Flagline),
Club (Treasurer). Anna plans to study Chamber Orchestra (Violin), National
Early Childhood Education at Penn Honor Society, ITS. Abby plans
State. Thank you for the greatest to study Biological Sciences at the
memories I will never forget! University of Pittsburgh. Thank you
everyone for such great memories over
Everett Harrington (Cast), Junior.
the past few years!
Previous shows: Aladdin (Aladdin),
Shrek the Musical (Pinocchio), Junie Ally Kraus (Crew), Junior. Previous
B. Jones (Lennie), Alice in Wonderland shows: The Beverley Hillbillies, Tuck
(White Rabbit), Into the Woods Everlasting, Clue, Catch Me If You Can.
(Rapunzel’s Prince), James and the Member of: Marching Band, Track and
Giant Peach (Centipede), Once on This Field, French Club.
Island (Agwe), Frozen (King Agnarr,
Oaken), Camp Rock (Nate), Catch
Me If You Can (Bartender, Atlanta
Doctor, Motel Manager, Ensemble),
Aladdin (Babkak), OAP: Fortunes
14Josh Kubala (Crew), Senior. Previous Cheating Death (Stage Manager).
shows: Pride and Prejudice (Sound), Member of: Marching band, Wind
Beverly Hillbillies (Jethro), Tuck Ensemble, Wind Symphony, Jazz II,
Everlasting (Ensemble), Clue (Mr. Drama Club (Secretary), International
Boddy), Catch Me If You Can (Cod). Thespian Society, French Club
Member of: French Club (Officer), (officer), French National Honors
Choir, NHTV. Thank you to my family, Society. Emma will be attending
teachers, fellow cast, best friends, and Gannon University in the fall for her
directors. You guys made my High BSN in nursing. I loved working with
School experience unforgettable. Love all of you on every single show! You
always, Boss are all so amazing, and I can’t wait to
see what the future holds for you in
Lydia Kutzer (Crew), Junior. Previous
drama club!
shows: Peter Pan Jr (ensemble),
Aladdin Jr (ensemble), Mary Poppins Jr Kersten Lubbert (Cast), Senior.
(ensemble), Beverly Hillbillies (sound), Previous shows: Beauty and the Beast
Tuck Everlasting (sound), Clue Jr. (Enchantress/Ensemble), Peter Pan
(sound), Catch Me If You Can (sound). Jr. (Ensemble), Aladdin Jr. (Ensemble),
Member of: Spanish Club. Dames at Sea (run crew), Beverly
Hillbillies (hair crew), Mary Poppins
Liza Langhurst (Cast), Sophomore.
Jr. (student director), Tuck Everlasting
Previous shows: Aladdin Jr.
(Ensemble), Clue (build crew), Catch
(Townsperson), Marry Poppins
Me If You Can (Ensemble), Fortunes
Jr. (Mrs. Brill), Little Mermaid Jr.
Read $1 (student director). Member of:
(Aquata/ Princess 1), The Addams
National Honor Society, International
Family (Ancestor), Catch Me If You
Thespian Society, Drama Club,
Can (Hair/ Makeup), Victor (Sound/
Symphonic Choir, Latin Club, Italian
Assistant Stage Manager). Member of:
Club. Thank you to the cast, crew, and
Marching Band, Sew Fabulous Club .
directors for making my last musical
Emma Leo (Cast), Sophomore. one that I’ll never forget! Good luck
Previous shows: Aladdin Jr. and break a leg!
(Ensemble), Mary Poppins Jr.
Sam Lubbert (Cast), Freshman.
(Ensemble), Little Mermaid Jr.
Previous shows: Mary Poppins Jr.
(Atina), Catch Me If You Can (swing/
(Ensemble), The Little Mermaid Jr.
ensemble). Member of: Will Allen
(Newt), One Act Plays (Make-up
Foundation, North Hills Volleyball,
Coordinator). Member of: Volleyball,
Pittsburgh Elite Volleyball.
ITS, French Club.
Emma Letky (Crew), Senior. Previous
shows: Aladdin Jr (Stage Crew),
Peter Pan (Stage Crew), Pride and
Prejudice (Stage Crew), Dames at Sea
(Stage Crew), Beverly Hillbillies (Stage
Manager), Tuck Everlasting (Stage
Manager), Clue (Stage Manager),
Catch Me If You Can (Stage Manager),
15Abby Maier (Cast), Senior. Previous Ryan Mullen (Crew), Freshman.
shows: Aladdin Jr. (Ensemble), Tuck Member of: bowling league, marching
Everlasting (Hair Crew), Catch Me If band (tuba).
You Can (Featured Dancer). Member
Danielle Murray (Cast), Senior.
of: Science Club (Vice President),
Previous shows: Beauty and the Beast
Marching Band (Majorette), Sew
Jr. (Villager), Peter Pan Jr. (Pirate),
Fabulous. I plan on attending the
Aladdin Jr. (Townsperson), Dames
University of Pittsburgh for computer
at Sea (Run Crew), Beverly Hillbillies
engineering. I love my drama club
(Run Crew), Tuck Everlasting (Swing),
family and I’m so glad I got to be a
Clue (Usher), One Act Play (Student
part of such a wonderful experience!
Director). Member of: Drama Club,
Zoie Mallory (Crew), Freshman. ITS, NH Singers. Danielle plans to
Previous shows: Mary Poppins (Usher), double major in commercial music
The Little Mermaid (Tech crew). and forensic science at Seton Hill
Member of: Track, Marching Band, University. Good luck cast and crew!
Drama Club.
Ella Niemi (Cast), Freshman. Previous
Sara Margo (Cast), Junior. Previous shows: Mary Poppins Jr. (Crew), The
shows: Catch Me If You Can (Featured Little Mermaid Jr. (Seagull Ensemble),
Dancer). Member of: National Honor Little Women (Troll, Ensemble).
Society, ITS, Drama Club, Competitive Member of: North Hills Marching
Dance, Chamber Orchestra, Marching Band Majorette, Paragon Studios
Band (Majorette Squad Leader). Musical Theater, Tabletop on the
Hilltop, Hilltop Heroes, French Club.
Julia Martin (Cast), Sophomore.
Previous shows: Annie Jr. (Kate), The Quinn Peters (Cast), Junior. Previous
Little Mermaid (Seagull), The Lion shows: Snoopy!!! (Snoopy), Oliver!
King (Young Nala), Clue (stage crew) (The Artful Dodger), Mary Poppins
The Little Mermaid (Flotsam), Catch (Winifred Banks), Alice in Wonderland
Me If You Can (u/s Brenda/Ensemble). (Caterpillar/Mad Hatter), Shrek the
Member of: French Club, ITS, Drama Musical (Young Fiona/Feat. Dancer),
Club. Clue (the Cook), Catch Me If You Can
(Principal/Judge/Stewardess). Member
Colter Mathis (Cast), Freshman.
of: Paragon Studios, NH Drama
Previous shows: The Little Mermaid
Club, International Thespian Society,
(Chef/Sailor), Mary Poppins Jr (Crew).
Broadway Kids Auditions, National
Member of: Marching Band, Speech
Honor Society.
and Debate.
Bridget Pohl (Cast), Freshman.
Laci McCloe (Cast), Sophomore.
Previous shows: Mary Poppins Jr.
Previous shows: Mary Poppins Jr.
(Ensemble), The Little Mermaid Jr.
(Ensemble and Messenger), The Little
(Ursula). Member of: Elite Dance by
Mermaid Jr. (Ensemble). Member of:
Damian (Competitive Dancer).
Soccer, Drama Club, Debate Club, ITS,
National Speech and Debate Honors
Society.
16Grace Pusateri (Cast), Junior. Previous Felicity Ross (Crew), Freshman.
shows: Peter Pan Jr. (Fawn/Attina), Previous shows: Little Mermaid
Aladdin Jr. (Narrator 4), Mary Poppins (lighting), Cheating Death (lighting).
(Bird Women/Ensemble), Catch Me If Member of: Girl Scouts, Marching
You Can (Featured Dancer). Member Band.
of: North Hills Student Ambassador.
Paige Rossi (Crew), Freshman.
Connor Redman (Cast), Sophomore. Member of: Marching Band, French
Previous shows: Aladdin Jr. (Prince Club.
formerly known as the Artist, Guard),
Annie (Dog Catcher), Mary Poppins Dan Rossmiller (Pit), Senior. Previous
Jr. (Robertson Ay), Chicago (Reporter, shows: Dames at Sea, Tuck Everlasting,
Roxy Ensemble, Jury), Little Mermaid Catch Me If You Can. Member of:
Jr. (Prince Eric), Catch Me If You Can National Honors Society, Marching
(Ensemble, Doctor Wanamaker, Frank Band, Environmental Club.
Junior u/s). Member of: Pittsburgh Beth Satariano (Cast), Junior.
Musical Theater, ITS. Previous shows: Peter Pan Jr. (Lost
Gianna Reed (Cast), Freshman. Boy), Aladdin Jr. (Jasmine), Mary
Previous shows: The Little Mermaid Poppins Jr. (Mary Poppins), Tuck
Jr. (Sebastian), Alice in Wonderland Everlasting (Crew), Catch Me If You
(The Queen of Hearts), Victor (Stacey Can (Ensemble, u/s Paula). Member
Decarte), Homeschooled (Svedka of: National Honor Society, Spanish
Dudin), Mary Poppins Jr. (Featured Honors Society, Varsity Cross Country,
Soloist), Snoopy!! (Twin 1), Oliver Buddy Club (Junior Officer), Junior
(Gang, Orphan), Aida (Slave), Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh,
Seussical (Who), Beauty and the Beast Chamber Orchestra.
(Shepherd), High School Musical Mira Schwadron (Pit), Senior.
(Jock). Member of: Student Council/ Member of: National Honor Society
Hands for Service, French Club, ITS, (Co-President), History Club (Vice-
Drama Club, Paragon Studios. President), French National Honor
Alexis Ridgeway (Crew), Sophomore. Society, Chamber Orchestra, Piano,
Previous shows: Aladdin Jr. (crew), Girl Scouts, Chess Club, French Club.
Mary Poppins Jr. (crew), The Little Mira plans to study political science
Mermaid Jr. (crew), Clue (crew). in college. She wants to thank her
Member of: Drama Club, Will Allen family for all of the support they have
Foundation. given her in helping her to pursue her
passions.
Alexis Rose (Pit), Senior. Member
of: German National Honors Society Anna Segal (Pit), Freshman. Member
(secretary), AFS Club (secretary), of: Spanish Club, FBLA, Drama Club.
Chamber Orchestra, Photography
Club (president).
17Briella Shevchik (Cast), Junior. Caitlyn Vance (Crew), Freshman.
Previous shows: Aladdin (ensemble), Previous shows: Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins (ensemble), Catch Me If Jr (ensemble), Little Mermaid Jr
You Can (featured dancer). Member of: (ensemble).
Elite Dancer by Damian competition
Grace Wang (Pit), Senior. Previous
and convention team.
shows: Tuck Everlasting (Pit orchestra),
Alyssa Strosnider (Crew), Freshman. Catch Me If You Can (Pit orchestra).
Previous shows: The Little Mermaid Member of: Marching Band, Science
Jr. (Tech/Usher), Fortunes Read $1 Club (president), Hands for Service,
(Emily). Member of: Class Officers National Honor Society, Wind
(Communications Chair), Spanish Symphony. Thank you to everybody
Club, Drama Club, Arrowhead Club. that made these years ones to
remember. Much love, break a leg
Shea Sweeney (Cast), Senior. Previous
everyone!!
shows: Little Women (Jo), Snoopy the
Jessie Wigley (Crew), Freshman.
Musical (Peppermint Patty), Alice in
Previous shows: The Little Mermaid
Wonderland (White Rabbit), Catch
Jr (tech crew). Member of: marching
Me If You Can (Mindy), One Act Play
band.
(Fortune Teller), Oliver! (Charlotte),
Seussical (Thing 2), You’re a Good Man Jessica Yu (Cast), Senior. Previous
Charlie Brown (Featured Ensemble), shows: Aladdin Jr. (Ensemble), Tuck
Tuck Everlasting (Ensemble), Working Everlasting (Dance Captain, Featured
the Musical (Ensemble), Aida Dancer), Catch Me If You Can (Dance
(Ensemble). Member of: Paragon Captain, Featured Dancer). Member
Studios, Dean Smith’s Dojo MMA, of: Yanlai Dance Academy, Volleyball,
North Hills Drama Club, North Hills National Honor Society, ITS, Drama
French Club, International Thespian Club, Science Club (Treasurer). Drama
Society. I had a blast working on this Club is truly a family. Thank you for all
show. Break a leg everyone! the wonderful memories and support!
Break a leg!
Kevin Tian (Crew), Junior. Previous
shows: Aladdin Jr. (Crew), Beverly Tyler Zimmick (Cast), Junior.
Hillbillies (Crew), Mary Poppins Jr. Previous shows: Cheating Death (Ron).
(Crew), Tuck Everlasting (Crew), Member of: Hilltop Heroes.
Clue (Crew), Catch Me If You Can
(Crew), Cheating Death (Assistant
Stage Manager). Member of: Class
Officers (Jr. President), Drama Club,
Enviromental Club (Vice President),
GATE, Hands for Service/ Student
Council (Officer), ITS, Latin Club,
Marching Band, Photography Club,
Science Club, Speech & Debate,
Student Ambassadors, Tennis.
18WELL-WISHER MESSAGES
Since we have an abbreviated program with ads only for our seniors,
we wanted to give cast/crew/pit members a chance to acknowledge each other.
Enjoy these well-wisher messages!
Gracias- You didn’t suck as bad as I thought you would! Unfortunately, there
was no red wig to scare small children with this year :(WELL-WISHER MESSAGES Bethy: break a leg my fave leading lady! Love, Mads Qdoba: I loved your role as Rudy from the Capri Lounge! Shine bright sweetie! Love, the Meg Kevvy: another show, a million more shoulder naps. Love, Mads Shea: AHHHHHHHHH QUEEN. That’s it. Love, Maddie Gianna: YES GIRL. Shimmy it out tonight!! Love, Maddie Liza: congrats on another amazing show!! Love, Maddie Sophia Burik - Congratulations on your monologue, you did such a great job!!
WELL-WISHER MESSAGES
Stage Managers - Wow, what a great team. Thank you for everything! Love
Libby
Seniors - Can’t wait to see how far you all go! You’re all so talented! From Libby
Everyone - Thank you for putting in the amazing work for this amazing show!
From Libby
Mrs. Sarazen - Long live the ficus :,) From Libby
Mrs. Sarazen and Mr. Cloonan - Seriously though, thank you for helping create
4 unforgettable years. From Libby
Ty Carroll - I hope that your sister being your stage manager wasn’t too bad.
Love Libby
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ANNA
Class of ‘21
Thank you for sharing your amazing talents
with us over the years. We wish you many more
wonderful experiences throughout college.
You have become a beautiful young lady inside
and out. We couldn’t be more proud of you,
our awesome granddaughter.
We love you so much! ♥
Love you always,
Grandma and PapPap
Anna,
We are so proud of you!
From your first performance as
a fairy/mermaid in Peter Pan,
we knew that you discovered your
passion. We have enjoyed every
single moment watching you
perform. Listening to you sing,
dance, and act always makes us
smile and fills our hearts with joy.
We can not believe that this is your
senior year and your final North
Hills musical performance. We know
you are going to continue to do great
things and we can not wait to see
what is around the bend!
You are now and always will be our
shining star!
-We love you bunches-
Dad, Mom & Georgie
23Morgan Kappeler,
From the time you were a child, your energy and
charisma has had the ability to hold the attention
of an entire room. The stage has proven to be
the perfect home for you. From dance recitals
to concerts to musicals, we’ve loved to watch you
find your passion and grow as a performer.
We are so proud of you, and know you will only
continue to shine. We love you!
Love, Mom and Jess
Congratulations Alexis! We’re so proud
of you and the amazing musician you
have become!
Love,
Mom, Dad and Owen
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Tyler,
It all started with Peter Pan
(the first time) and just like him,
you soared. You’ve done every
musical and play from middle
school until your Senior Year.
And then some. Never stop
rowing, growing, changing and...
Love, Your Whole Family
26Dear Cast, Crew, and Orchestra,
Thank you for exploring A NEW WORLD of making a
musical together this year. We took JUST ONE STEP
forward each rehearsal, filling out health forms, taking
temperatures, wearing masks, and social distancing.
You said you’d GIVE IT ALL, and kept going like
a STEAM TRAIN, reaching for the STARS AND
MOON.
We had our crew always on duty, saying “I’M NOT
AFRAID OF ANYTHING.” Our singers were ready to
HEAR MY SONG as they worked through solos and
harmonies. THE WORLD WAS DANCING on stage
with our featured dancers. And the pit was ON THE
DECK ready to play at a moment’s notice!
We’re so proud of your resilience, dedication, and
determination to make our show happen when so
many things in our lives haven’t been the way we want
them to be. And while it was different, we feel like
you’re all KINGS OF THE WORLD!
Congratulations!
Love,
Your Directors
Ms. Sarazen, Mr. Cloonan, Mrs. Triscila,
Mr. Thomas, Mr. Steiner, Mrs. Pritchard, & Ryan
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