music,Lyrics and Book by: Lionel Bart

athens theatre company presents
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A Dramatic and Musical Adaptation of the Famous
Charles Dickens Story
Music,Lyrics and Book by: Lionel Bart
Licensed by Arrangement with Oliver Productions, Ltd. and Oliver Promotions, Ltd.
PAST SEASONS OF QUALITY PERFORMANCE
Night of January 16th (1974)
Night of One Acts (1975)
Red, White & Blue Dinner (1976)
Two by Two (Dinner Theatre 1977)
The Man Who Came to Dinner (1977)
Bye, Bye Birdie (1978)
The Crucible (1978)
Don’t Drink the Water (Fall 1978)
Dinner Theatre (1979)
Guys & Dolls (1979)
Simon Scenes (Dinner Theatre 1980)
The Wizard of Oz (1980)
Couples Dinner Theatre (1981)
Anything Goes (1981)
Night of One Acts (Fall 1981)
Oliver (1982)
Illusions (1982)
Bad Seed (Fall 1983)
Peter Pan (1984)
Grease (1985)
Pippin (1986)
Dracula (Fall 1986)
Dinner Theatre (Fall 1987)
Singin’ in the Rain (1988)
A Chorus Line (1989)
The Fantasticks (1990)
Little Shop of Horrors (1990)
Senior Square (Fall 1990)
Bye, Bye Birdie (1991)
Robin Hood (Fall 1991)
Fame (1992)
Don’t Drink the Water (Fall 1992)
You Can’t Take it With You (Fall
1993)
Godspell (1993)
Mad Forest (Fall 1994)
Peter Pan (1995)
Servant of Two Masters (Fall 1995)
The Wizard of Oz (1996)
Rumors (Fall 1996)
Brigadoon (1997)
The Wiz (1998)
Romeo & Juliet (Fall 1998)
Grease (1999)
God’s Favorite (Fall 1999)
West Side Story (2000)
You Can’t Take it With You (Fall
2000)
Into the Woods (2001)
Our Town (Fall 2001)
Oklahoma! (2002)
Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 (Fall
2002)
Man of La Mancha (2003)
Blithe Spirit (Fall 2003)
Les Miserables (2004)
Arsenic and Old Lace (Fall 2004)
Godspell (2005)
The Man Who Came to Dinner (Fall
2005)
Little Shop of Horrors (2006)
Miracle on 34th Street (Winter 2006)
Once Upon a Mattress (2007)
Rumors (Fall 2007)
Disney’s High School Musical (2008)
Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 (Fall
2008)
Oliver! (2009)
Director’s Note
OLIVER! was presented for the first time on the Athens stage in 1982. It is a timeless
story created by Charles Dickens and brought to the stage by Lionel Bart in London
in 1960. OLIVER! came to Broadway in 1964 and won a Tony for best score. OLIVER! is
now back in London as it opened in the West End in December. This is a special show
for me as I have a former actor, Teri Zoller Brune, from my original OLIVER! in 1982.
She is in charge of coordinating the Orphans for this show because she has her
daughter Mia and son Max in the show playing the part she had in 6th grade.
Their Dad, Scott, a former ATC actor is working on the set.
It is also special for me because I am directing my son Logan for the first time on the
Athens stage since he played Gavroche in LES MISERABLES in 2003.
I feel this is a timely show for what we are all living through right now. Even
though things may be tough for many of the characters in the show they make the
best of their situation as in the songs “Consider Yourself”, “It’s a Fine Life” and
“Who Will Buy”.
I would like to thank all of the parents, my family, Athens staff and
Administration for their support; especially Dr. Fowler and Jeff McCoy for this
production. This is a tremendous undertaking with over 125 people involved. The
show would not happen without all of the many hours put in by the parents and my
production staff.
Enjoy the show.
Troy School District Board of Education
Support Theatre
Todd Miletti
Secretary
Carol Pochodylo
President
Wendy Underwood
Vice President
Gary Hauff
Trustee
Ida Edmunds
Trustee
Nancy Philippart
Trustee
Paula Fleming
Trustee
PATRONS
The Alfonso Family
Michelle Armstrong
Bontsas/Ragnoni Family
“Vous Souhaitent M****!”
- Madame et Madmoiselle
Scott and Teri Brune
John & Sandy Catterall
Don and Linda Clark
Randy & Terry Cleghorn
Andrea, Arnie and Andrew
D’Amore-Braver
Elliott and Barb Davis
Mollie Debandt and Sue Ohlert
Marcia And Al Decker
Lara and Greg Dixon
Joe and Jodie Duda
Ida and Don Edmunds
John and Pam Epple
Paula and Wade Fleming
John and Heidi Fillion
Leslie Foley
Pat and Len Givens
Gail S. Glick
Elliot Gold
Bettie Goss
Dan & Kathleen Goussy
The Gurzick Family
Family of Zack Hampel
Robert Heffernan
The Herzog Family
The Hunt Family
Jonathan & Nancy Irey-Sams
Mr. & Mrs. Phil Janness
The Klitzke Family
Helen & Allison Kochanski
Adam & Barb LaRose
The Lourim Family
Kimberly and Dennis Mannette
Darlene McDaniel
Dan and Lauryn Mills
Makito & Mina Mori
The Nelson Family
John & Claudette O’Connell
Amy and Madelyn Olsen
Colleen Osak & Family
Mrs. Osear
Nono and Nana Perichette
The Renaud Family
Risko Family
Meg & Doug Roach
The Rozanski Family
Gary & Tanya Safsten
Marcus & Janet Schoon
Jeff & Roseann Sparbeck
Tony and Sharon Spagnola
The Stephens Family
Tim and Liz Storch
Loren Dayak Sztajer
Greg, Patty & Courtney Wernette
Marlene Yeager
Chris & Elizabeth Zarbaugh
Mary J. Zegers
The Zelda Family
SYNOPSIS OF SCENES
Act 1
Scene 1: The Workhouse Dining Hall.........Early Evening
Scene 2: The Workhouse Parlour................Later
Scene 3: The Undertaker’s Parlour
Scene 4: The Undertaker’s Shop..................Next Morning
Scene 5: Paddington Green.........................Morning, a week later
Scene 6: The Thieves’ Kitchen....................Later
Act 2
Scene 1: The “Three Cripples”.....................A public house
Scene 2: The Brownlows’...........................Two weeks later
Scene 3: The Theives’ Kitchen...................Later
Scene 4: The Workhouse Parlour...............A few days later
Scene 5: The Brownlows’...........................A few days later
Scene 6: London BridgeNight
PIT ORCHESTRA
Violin 1
Brendan Pan
Michelle Khadra
Crystal Zhang
Violin 2
Linda Yuen
Hannah Jenuwine
Dana Kuntzler
Viola
Laura Pioch
Steven Barr
Cello
Albert Defluri
Alyssa Benes
Aseel Abulhab
Bass
Brittany Goehmann
Bari Sax
Jon Gold
Flute
Jarvis Li
Kathleen Chou
Rachel Voight
Horn
David Kolar
Oboe
Colleen Osak
Trumpet
Adam Cable
Frank Talbot
Jon Achard
English Horn
Lauren Janness
Drum Set
Jim Lewis
Clarinet
Danielle Bridges
Shelby Hanley
Percussion
Matt Manette
Brian Maskill
Patty Calucchi
Bass Clarinet
Emily Glick
PRODUCTION STAFF
Producer/Director............................................................................Krista Manfredi
Vocal Director........................................................................................Frank Pitts
Maestro...................................................................................................Geoff Benes
Assistant Director.................................................................................Robert Brune
Choreographer (Orphans & Oom Pah Pah)................................................Laura Sak
Dialect Coach....................................................................................John Manfredi
Costume Designer...........................................................................Helen Kochanski
Head Costumer..................................................................................Cristal Renaud
Set & Lighting Design.......................................................................Gino Minchella
Special Carpenter.........................................................................Steve Brokenshire
Lead Carpenter.......................................................................................Ron Tucker
Audio.......................................................................................................Chris Troy
Program Design...........................................................................Lindsey Ackerman
Program Photography, PhotoBoards, Publicity..................................Andrea Herzog
Photography (headshots)....................................................................Steve Gottlieb
Web Creator (www.athenstheatrecompany.com).............................Gino Minchella
House Manager....................................................................................Linda Herzog
Concessions...............................................................................Gary & Brenda Zelda
Box Office, Ticket Sales............................................Karen Klitzke, Nancy Gurzick
Orphan Coordinator..................................................................................Teri Brune
Volunteer Coordinator & Dinners...................................................Meg & Doug Roach
Flowers............Linda Herzog, Andrea Herzog,Yvonne Persichetti, Marilyn Rozanski
Backstage Managers
Zalika Aniapam
Carrington Sheridan
Audio Technicians
Mitch Mausolf
Lighting Technicians
Alex Safsten
Parent Set Help
Scott Brune
Jeff Sparbeck
Gary Zelda
John O’Connell
Gene Brune
CREW
Building Crew
Therese Goussey
Kendall Klitzke
Liz Ferguson
Zalika Aniapam
Chelsea Desmond
Dari Butkiewicz
Ben Hunt
Matt Roach
Natalie Sparbeck
Sarah Park
Alex Safsten
Jennifer Ragnoni
Andrew Fillion
Kelley Foley
Eric Kochenderfer
Mitch Mausolf
Logan Manfredi
Costume Moms
Claudette O’Connell
Tanya Stafsten
Sandy Catterall
Terry Cleghorn
Roberta Desmond
Judy Dunn
Kathleen Goussy
Nancy Gurzick
Tess Hochstein
Karen Klitzke
Debbie Risko
Lynne Lourim
CAST LIST
MR. BUMBLE.....................................Stephen Zelda
WIDOW CORNEY...........................Stephanie Nelson
OLIVER...................................................Nick Sedky
NOAH CLAYPOLE........................Brandon Wernette
MR.SOWERBERRY..................................Steve Risko
MRS. SOWERBERRY......................Taryn O’ Connell
CHARLOTTE...................................Kristen Cleghorn
ARTFUL DODGER.............................Logan Manfredi
FAGIN.....................................................Matt Roach
NANCY.........................................Natalie Sparbeck
CHARLIE BATES.....................................Ben Hunt
BET.................................................Sarah Zarbaugh
OLD SALLY............................................Erin Barger
OLD LADY......................................Michelle Renaud
BILL SYKES.........................................John LaRose
MRS. BEDWIN....................................Therese Goussy
MR. BROWNLOW..........................Andrew Catterall
DR.GRIMWIG.....................................Richard Stokes
WORKHOUSE
ASSISTANTS.......................Eric Donato ,Katie Irey
FIRST WOMAN.................................Kelly Stephens
SECOND WOMAN............................Kelsey Devaney
NIGHT WATCHMAN................................Sam Stein
FIRST BOW STREET RUNNER...................A.J. King
SECOND BOW STREET RUNNER.........Kevin Brown
Londoners
Zack Hampel
Kyle Dayak
Andrew Fillion
Jessica Kijek
Estela Arapi
Cara Balagna
Ina Shahinaj
Valan Raffo
Maryia Gefter
Kendall Klitzke
Sarah Park
Evan Politi
Lisa Lavelanet
Tess Hochstein
Katie Douglas
Cassie Stagner
Shaelyn Gurzick
Chelsea Desmond
Sarah Zarbaugh
Erin Barger
Kristen Cleghorn
Kelly Stephens
Kelsey Devaney
Michelle Renaud
OOM PAH PAH
DANCERS
WORKHOUSE
ORPHANS
FAGIN’S
BOYS
Lisa Lavelanet
Tess Hochstein
Katie Douglas
Cassie Stagner
Shaelyn Gurzick
Chelsea Desmond
Sarah Zarbaugh
Erin Barger
Taryn O’Connell
Maica Mori
Max Brune
Ellory Thill
Oscar Safsten
Lauren Nicholson
Mia Brune
Carley Roach
Liah Renaud
Rachel Renaud
Emily Lourim
Juliana Schoon
Alex D’Amore-Braver
Julianna Schoon
Elizabeth Ferguson
Jennifer Ragnoni
Mitch Aiello
Kelly Foley
Katie Irey
Kelly McLaughlin
Eric Donato
MEET THE CAST, CREW & PIT
Aseel Abulhab
Grade: 10th
Role: Cello
Aseel is a sophomore, and this is her first year in pit. She has been playing the cello since 5th grade
and the piano since 2nd and is a member of the Symphony Orchestra at Athens. Besides playing,
she enjoys travelling, being involved in after school clubs and activities, and trying new things.
She is so excited to have the opportunity to be involved in the musical this year. She would like to
wish everyone good luck! Cast, break-a-leg Pit, Don’t suck!
Jonathan Achard
Grade: 12th
Role: Trumpet
After four years in marching band, Jonathan is excited to play trumpet in his first ATC musical. In addition to being section leader for two years, he is an Eagle Scout and an avid student. He
hopes to pursue a degree in Political Science, utilizing his natural love for history. He thanks his
parents for their continued support.
Mitch Aiello
Grade: 9th
Role: Fagin boy
Mitch is very excited to a part of his first high school production. Mitch has a lot of experience in
the theatre. He has been in musicals such as The Music Man. He has been in plays such as The
Lion, the Witch, & the Wardrobe. Mitch tries his hardest in school. He can not wait to continue his
acting and singing career here at Athens.
Erin Barger
Grade: 12th
Role: Old Sally/Milk Maid/Oom-Pah-Pah Dancer/Londoner
Oliver is Erin’s third and last show with the Athens Theatre Company, and is sad to see her high
school theatre career end. She had a blast singing, acting and dancing in Miracle on 34th Street,
Night of Scenes (2008), and High School Musical at Athens. Erin has also enjoyed played Kim
MacAfree in Ridgedale Players’ production of Bye Bye Birdie (Spring 2007) and participating
in the chorus of Avon Players’ production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
(Fall 2007). She plans to attend Michigan State University in the fall to become an elementary
school teacher, but hopes to continue participating in community theatres as a hobby, or possibly
make singing/acting her career if the opportunity comes along. Erin would like to thank the crew
for building a wonderful set, the pit orchestra for playing such beautiful music, the cast for their
talent and friendship, the production staff for pulling this show together, and, over course, her
wonderful family who supports her in whatever she chooses to do. She loves you all, and hopes that
everyone enjoys the show!
Alyssa Benes
Grade: 10th
Role: Cello
This is Alyssa’s second year in pit and she is very excited. She hopes that the musical will be as
much fun as it was last year. Aside from symphony orchestra rehearsals, her busy schedule consists
of homework and bowling practice, as she is on the varsity bowling team. Alyssa is looking forward
to another great experience with the musical this year.
Danielle Bridges
Grade: 12th
Role: Clarinet
Danielle has been playing the clarinet since the 4th grade and also enjoys playing the piano. This
is Danielle’s first time in Pit and is very excited to participate in her first show. After tearing her
ACL in November, she has been unable to play tennis and it is very important that she be able to
play her senior season at Athens. Danielle is still undecided about college and whether or not she’ll
still be able to play college varsity tennis. She would like to thank everyone involved in the show,
especially Mr.Benes for a great time and a very memorable experience!
Kevin Brown
Grade: 11th
Role: Second Bow Street Runner
Kevin is a junior at Athens High School. He’s been singing since he was 4 years old. He started
playing piano 2 years ago at the Gus Zoppia Music Center. He likes basketball and football. He
sings at church in the youth choir. He loves to volunteer. He’s a tutor and he helps out at the Boys
and Girls Club; he was their ‘Youth of the Year’ in 2008. He’s also in Project Lead at Athens. He’s
the second youngest out of 5 kids. He loves to be social and hang out with friends while, of course,
keeping his grades up. He’s a tenor in Magic choir also. He’s just a cool dude.
Max Brune
Grade: 1st
Role: Orphan
This is Max’s first show with the ATC. He loves Star Wars and legos and making his friends laugh.
He’s a natural for the stage, just ask his parents.
Mia Brune
Grade: 5th
Role: Orphan
This is Mia’s second show with the ATC. She loved being in Miracle on 34th Street in a boys role.
She has also been in Carousel at Troy High. She plays travel soccer for the TSC Force and loves the
game. She looks forward to middle school next year at Boulan. She hopes to learn how to play her
new guitar this year.
Adam Cable
Grade: 11th
Role: Trumpet
Adam would first like to thank God for giving him the ability to play the trumpet with confidence, and owes all the credit in the world to God and his family. He can proudly say that his parents have attended almost every concert that he has been in, and can not thank them enough for
their support. Outside of school, Adam is involved in Civic Jazz, Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Band,
Tennis, Baseball, and Student Congress. In his free time, he enjoys listening to Dave Matthews
Band, messing around on his keyboard, playing roller coaster tycoon, and watching a good college
football game.
Patty Calucchi
Grade: 12th
Role: Percussion
Patty is 17 years old and has been playing percussion for 8 years. This is her first Athens Theatre
Company production. She’d like to thank her mom for supporting her for all these years.
Andrew Catterall
Grade: 12th
Role: Mr. Brownlow
This will be Andrew’s fifth and final show with the ATC and he could not be more thrilled to be
performing as a senior at the end of his long high school career. He has been tremendously privileged to have performed as a rich cast of characters over the years. From the nameless convict #1 in
The Man Who Came to Dinner to the disgruntled lawyer, Mr. Mara, to the misguided authoritarian Coach Bolton to the horribly uninformed composer Roger Hopewell. And now he will make his
final curtain call as the rich, yet caring Mr. Brownlow. He would like to thank his directors and
parents for all of their support and to tell his fellow performers to “break-a-leg!”
Kathleen Chou
Grade: 11th
Role: Flute
Kathleen is affectionately known to her close friends as “weenie”. She is excited to be involved
with her first ATC production. She has been playing the flute for six years and has acquired some
pretty serious skills. Apart from her musical talents, Kathleen possesses many significant abilities including, making unique facial expressions, excelling in her classes with beastly intellect
and being a crazy cool girl. Though you might mix her up with her younger sister, Daphne, she
definitely has her own full awesomeness. She would like to extend a special thank you to her personal hero, Lo Osak, whom she believes is the “cat’s pajamas”.
Kristen Cleghorn
Grade: 11th
Role: Charlotte/Londoner
This production will be Kristen’s 3rd with the ATC, but the first with actual speaking lines. She’s
really happy that she was lucky enough to be chosen and able to work with such an amazing cast
and directors. She thanks her mum, dad, Trevor, Amanda, Nathan, Grandparents & all her other
family for being supportive. “Break-a-leg everyone!”
Alex D’Amore-Braver
Grade: 11th
Role: Fagin Boy
After past lives as an eagle, a cow, Joan of Arc and a Haitian turnip farmer, a strange spirit
has currently come to rest in the 17 year-old boy from Troy. Feeling unsatisfied with the first few
months of his junior year, Alex decided to try out for his first show with the ATC. He is also in
forensics and jazz band and enjoys listening to, playing and writing music, whether on trombone,
piano, or guitar. He also likes playing with his dogs, hanging out with friends and travelling. He
thanks everyone in the ATC for being so welcoming, and his family for supporting him in everything he does.
Kyle Dayak
Grade: 12th
Role: Londoner
Kyle Dagah, self-cast as Oscar Wilde, the infamous Londoner, is acting in his first high school
play, and quite joyfully so. He plans to participate in other theatrical performances in his college
years.
Albert DeFluri
Grade 12th
Role: Cello
Oliver! Marks the 3rd and final ATC production that Albert takes part in. His first musical as
a cellist was Little Shop of Horrors followed by Once Upon a Mattress. After one year away, he is
back for one last production and is in high spirits. According to him, it was too great an experience
to have missed another year. After finishing high school, he plans to go to college to study computer
engineering while continuing to play the cello.
Chelsea Desmond
Grade: 11th
Role: Rose-seller/Oom-Pah-Pah Dancer
Chelsea is very excited to be part of the ATC again! Her last show was Miracle on 34th Street. She
has been keeping busy with Project Day Dream, at Birmingham Community Theatre, and has
been in Sound of Music, Ms. Hannigan in Annie, Les Miserables, and did tech in Aladdin, Jr. She
hopes you enjoy the show!
Kelsey Devaney
Grade: 12th
Role: Crew
Kelsey is a senior this year and knows this will be her last show so she wants to make it the best.
She has been in the ATC for 3.5 years. During those years she was a crew member and loved it!
She loved the chance to be involved with the show and making so many new close friends. She has
always had a deep love for theatre, and being new to Athens in her sophomore year, she thought
that joining the ATC would be a great way to make friends and have fun. It was one of the best
decisions she has ever made. Now she has a teacher/director she can confide in and friends she can
depend on.
Eric Donato
Grade: 11th
Role: Workhouse Assistant/Fagin Boy
This is Eric’s 4th show and 3rd year in the ATC. Eric is excited for this show because of the really
cool music. He would like to thank the directors for the opportunity.
Katie Douglas
Grade: 10th
Role: Oom-Pah-Pah Dancer/Londoner
This is Katie’s second production in the ATC and she is so excited to be doing Oliver! Katie was a
cheerleader in High School Musical last year and she loves that she gets to be on stage again this
year. Katie wants to thank all the directors for giving her the opportunity to be in this great
show! “Break-a-leg everyone!”
Elizabeth Ferguson
Grade: 9th
Role: Fagin Boy
Elizabeth is very excited to be in her first ATC production. She has been signing, acting and dancing for as long as she can remember so she’s thrilled to be on the Athen’s stage. She hopes she’ll have
many more chances throughout her high school career. She’d like to thank her family for supporting her and putting up with her busy schedule. She would like to also thank everyone in the
musical for welcoming her into the group.
Andrew Fillion
Grade: 10th
Role: King of Londoners
Andrew is returning in his 3rd ATC production. He is excited to work again with familiar and new
people in Oliver!. He is looking forward to doing more musicals for the ATC.
Mariya Gefter
Grade: 12th
Role: Londoner
Mariya is a senior who has participated in one other production at Athens High School. She loved
being a part of the winter play, Miracle on 34th Street and knows she will love Oliver! just as
much. She is excited to sing & dance and have a ton of fun. She’d like to thank Ms. Manfredi &
Frank for helping her be an important part of this play. She would also like to thank her family
for their support! Hopefully we’ll have a jolly ‘ole good time making this musical.
Emily Glick
Grade: 12th
Role: Bass Clarinet
This is Emily’s first show as a part of the Athens musical, and is excited that she gets to play in
Oliver! Emily has been playing the bass clarinet since 7th grade. She wishes the best of luck to her
fellow pit members, the cast and the crew. Emily would like to thank all of the staff especially
Mr. Benes, her family, and friends for all of the fun times and the support they have provided.
Emily is a senior, so this is her last performance as a part of the pit. She hopes to make it great and
hopes you like the show!
Brittany Goehmann
Grade: 10th
Role: Bass
Brittany is thrilled to be a part of this musical. This is her second musical with the ATC. Last
year she got to experience being part of the stage crew. This year she gets to be a part of the Pit. She
wishes everyone the best of luck in the show.
Jon Gold
Grade: 12th
Role: Bari Sax
Jon is extremely excited to play in the pit for his second show with the ATC. After the high-energy
High School Musical, Jon is looking forward to the challenge of a classic musical. He would like
to thank his entire family especially his grandmother for support in his endeavours. Also, he acknowledges the entire TSD Fine Arts Department and school board for providing an environment
that is devoted to music.
Therese Goussy
Grade: 12th
Role: Mrs. Bedwin
Therese is both excited and sad to be in her 4th and final ATC production. It’s been a great three
years, full of amazing experiences, and love. Thanks goes out to everyone who has supported her.
Thanks also go to everyone whose hard works make these shows possible – especially the directors,
she loves you guys! “Break-a-leg cast/crew/pit!”
Shaelyn Gurzick
Grade: 11th
Role: Oom-Pah-Pah Dancer/Londoner
This is Shaelyn’s 4th ATC production. Her past performances include: Miracle on 34th Street, Once
Upon a Mattress, and High School Musical. She is looking forward to her role as an Oompah-Pah
Dancer in this spring performance of Oliver. Shaelyn would like to thank her family and friends
for their support and encouragement. She would especially like to thank Ms. Manfredi for giving
her this wonderful opportunity.
Zack Hampel
Grade: 11th
Role: Londoner
This is Zack’s 5th show with the Athens Theatre Company. He loves being on stage and has participated in many shows outside of Athens, including many church and community theatre performances. He loves music, and outside of musicals, he plays the guitar and violin. He wishes everyone
the best of luck with the show!
Shelby Hanley
Grade: 12th
Role: Clarinet
Shelby is 17 years old and has been playing the clarinet for 8 years. This is her first show with the
Athens Theatre Company. She is really excited and wants to thank her best friends Patty and
Lanya for joining Pit with her.
Ben Hunt
Grade: 11th
Role: Charles Bates
This is Ben’s 5th show. He enjoys tech week and long rehearsals. He looks forward to finishing his
ATC career next year. He is a young lad capable of doing great things. He has a lot of interest in
football and classic movies.
Katie Irey
Grade: 12th
Role: Fagin Boy
Katie has been in five shows with the ATC, and each year she loves it more. She started out as
a chorus girl in The Man Who Came to Dinner, and now she’s an orphan, picking the pockets of
the more fortunate. The people that she’s met through theatre have changed her life and she will
never forget them. Katie fell in love with theatre when she saw her sister, Caitlin Sams, perform
in Man of La Mancha. Since then, her love for singing and performing has grown. She would like
to thank Caitlin, for showing her such an amazing place to belong, her parents, for never letter
her give up (and letting her use the car), Ms. Manfredi, for always being there to talk and help
Katie through whatever is thrown at her, her friends, for understanding how late rehearsals can
be, especially Travis, Natasia, and Bee, and of course her ATC family that will always be close
to her heart no matter how far away they move. This has been an amazing experience and Katie
wouldn’t trade it for the world. All of the people that are graduating with her, as well as the ones
still stuck at Athens, will always have her as a friend. She would like to thank everyone so much
for this experience, she will miss you more than you could imagine.
Lauren Janness
Grade: 11th
Role: English Horn
In her first experience in the Pit Orchestra with the ATC, Athens junior Lauren Janness (English
Horn / Oboe) is really excited to be a part of Oliver!. Lauren began playing the flute in fifth grade
and took up the oboe in sixth grade. In high school, she added tenor saxophone, keyboard percussion,
and English horn to her repertoire. Lauren is a drum major in the Athens Marching Band who
hopes to continue to study music in college. She would like to thank her family and friends for
their support and awesomeness!
Hannah Jenuwine
Grade: 10th
Role: Violin
Hannah is very excited to be a part of her second show with the ATC. Last year she helped build the
set and worked backstage for High School Musical. This year she is playing violin in the pit, and
it is tons of fun. She’d like to thank her family and give a shout out to all her friends. “Good luck
everyone!”
Michelle Khadra
Grade: 12th
Role: Violin
This is Michelle’s 3rd year playing violin in the Pit Orchestra. As a senior, she is looking forward to
her last performance with the ATC. Next year, she will most likely attend the University of Michigan to study biology. She would like to thank her parents and sister for their continual support in
everything she pursues.
Jessica Kijek
Grade: 9th
Role: Londoner
Jessica feels honoured to be a part of the production Oliver! during her freshman year. She was involved in a lot of plays in middle school and couldn’t wait to get involved at Athens. She is in the
chorus this year and loves every minute of it.
Kendall Klitzke
Grade: 11th
Role: Londoner
Kendall is thrilled to be in her first musical with the ATC. You may have seen her as the Judge’s
granddaughter in Miracle on 34th Street, heard her as a bassist in the pit orchestra for High School
Musical, or saw her behind-the-scenes work on Once Upon a Mattress, Rumors, and The Musical
Comedy Murders of 1940. She would like to thank her mom, brother and sister for inspiring her to
get involved with theatre, Frank for his awesome vocal coaching, Mr. Benes for making the show
a musical, Ms. Manfredi for always being there and all the work that she does, Chris and Gino for
always giving her a home, and all of her best friends who made this show something she will remember for the rest of her life.
Dana Kuntzler
Grade: 12th
Role: Violin
This is Dana’s second and final year in the pit orchestra. She has played the violin since she was 10.
The other musical production she participated in was Once Upon A Mattress and she enjoyed every
minute of it. Dana’s ambition is to help put on a great performance for the audience. She would
like to dedicate her performance to her Grandfather Hackenberger, who recently pasted away. He
will always be her best friend and still be there for her. “So long, fare thee well, pip pip, cheerio.
John LaRose
Grade: 12th
Role: Bill Sykes
In John’s childhood all he did was play sports. His junior year he stepped out of his comfort zone
and auditioned for High School Musical. This was the best choice he’s made in high school. The people and friends he made will never be forgotten. Everything that has happened could have never
been done without the support of his parents and he thanks them dearly for that.
Jarvis Li
Grade: 11th
Role: Flute
Jarvis, a junior and section leader in the marching band, is in the Pit for the first time for Oliver!
He spends his time practicing flute and studying to stay on top of his very impressive schedule.
Jarvis also participates in Science Club as vice president. He is looking forward to this experience as
exposure to a new type of performance. A fun fact about Jarvis is that he never wears jeans.
Emily Lourim
Grade: 4th
Role: Orphan
Emily LOVES the theatre! She has appeared in the Ridgedale Players JAR productions of Babes
in Toyland, Two by Two, Charlotte’s Web, and The Best Christmas Pageant EVER. She thanks
the Athens Theatre Company for this awesome opportunity! And she thanks all of her family for
always supporting her!
Logan Manfredi
Grade: 9th
Role: Artful Dodger
Logan Manfredi was born at a very early age, nine years after the birth of his brother. He made his
stage debut at nine months in the Athens Theatre Company production of Peter Pan. He was on
stage in a spotlight wearing only a diaper at the beginning of the show as a voice over said “I ran
away from home the day I was born”, Logan smiled and crawled away. A certified stage fight combatant at 14 years old, Logan was most recently seen as Edmund in Etico Productions presentation
of The Lion Witch and the Wardrobe at Meadow Brook Music Festival. He made his professional debut in 2007 as Billy Ray Jr. in the award winning production of On Golden Pond at Meadow Brook
Theatre. Some of Logan’s other favorite roles include Fleance in Macbeth (Meadow Brook Theatre)
and King Cobra in If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (Etico Productions). Logan is slated to play the
Boy in If You Give a Pig a Pancake this summer (2009) at Meadow Brook Music Festival.
Matthew Mannette
Grade: 12th
Role: Percussion
This is Matthew’s second show with the ATC. After an amazing time with High School Musical,
Matthew couldn’t wait for this year’s show. He is very excited for this show and hopes that everyone enjoys it. Matthew is a senior this year and will most likely be attending the University
of Michigan. He would like to thank his parents for always supporting and encouraging him. He
would also like to thank Ms. Manfredi and Mr. Benes for allowing him to be a part of this experience. Ms. Manfredi took him in as one of her own and made the auditorium a special place to be.
Matthew also wants to thank all of his pit buddies. From good luck cheese whiz and crackers before
every show to rules about taking your shoes off before entering the pit, his corner of buddies made
this a blast for him. Matthew also wants to thank the cast and tech crew. Without them, this
would just be an orchestra concert…with no lighting…No offence Mr. Benes. He wants to wish
everyone good luck and break-a-leg! ~Enjoy the Show!~
Mitch Mausolf
Grade: 11th
Role: Sound
Mitch loves sound. He spends his free time ballin’ or spending time with his girlfriend or homies. He
also likes cash-money.
Kelly McLaughlin
Grade: 11th
Role: Fagin Boy
Although this is Kelly’s 4th show with the ATC, this is her first show on stage. Kelly worked on
the tech crew for Once Upon a Mattress, Rumors, and High School Musical. She is excited to be in
the show, and would like to congratulate the entire cast, crew and directors for all of their hard
work!
Maica Mori
Grade: 4th
Role: Orphan
Macia is extremely excited about playing a part in Oliver!. She’s played different characters in
several plays, and was always interested in playing a role in the ATC one day. She’s seen many of
the Athen’s shows and she’s fascinated by the scenery and characters. She’s sure this spring’s musical, Oliver, will be perfect in every way.
Stephanie Nelson
Grade: 12th
Role: Widow Corney
Stephanie is beyond excited to be playing Widow Corney! You my have recently saw her as Elsa
Von Grossen Kneuten in the fall play Musical Comedy Murders of 1940. Last year, Stephanie
played Martha Cox in High School Musical and Officer Pudney in Rumors. Stephanie was also
seen as an extra in Once Upon a Mattress and Miracle on 34th Street. Outside of school, Stephanie
has performed in various church plays and she also played Mrs. Beaver in Narnia: the Lion, the
Witch, and the Wardrobe in the Meadowbrook Music Festival. Stephanie’s best memories in high
school have been theatre ones. Stephanie is excited about her final show at Athens, but it is a
bittersweet feeling. She would like to thank her family for putting up with the crazy theatre
schedule. Stephanie would also like to give a huge thanks to Frank, Mr. Brune and Mr. Benes.
She loves you guys! Stephanie would like to give a special thank you to Ms. Manfredi. Stephanie
will never forget Manfreds and her amazing sayings and teachings. “I love ya.” She would also
like to give a huge shout out to her cast-family: “I love all of you!” Especially my theatre buddies – you know who you are! I wuffles you the most! Break-a leg everyone!” Lastly, Stephanie
would like to say to the audience, “I hope you like the show, or else “I shall scream!!””
Lauren Nicholson
Grade: 5th
Role: Orphan
Lauren is thrilled to be a part of Oliver!, her very first Athens Theatre Company production.
While singing is her favourite hobby, Lauren also enjoys basketball, and spending time with her
friends.
Taryn O’Connell
Grade: 12th
Role: Mrs. Sowerberry/Oom-Pah-Pah dancer
This is a bittersweet moment for Taryn because she is so excited for Oliver!, but it’s her last show.
You may have seen her in 2008 as Sharpay Evans in High School Musical, Susan in The Chronicles of Narnia and Nikkie Crandall in the Musical Comedy Murders of 1940. She would like to
thank the Sexy Six, her family, Devon and Neal, Frank, Laura, Ms. Manfredi and especially
Mr. Brune for the last four years of guidance and support. She is so excited to be going to college but
will miss Taco Bell and movie nights. “I love you all so much! Break-a-leg everyone! Congratulations, hugs and kisses! Love, Tar.”
our seniors
class of 2009
Colleen Osak
Grade: 12th
Role: Oboe
Colleen is thrilled to be playing oboe in the Pit for her second Athens musical. She was initially
worried that no musical could possibly live up to the excitement of High School Musical, but Oliver! Has proven to be a worthy successor. (It does have an exclamation mark in its title, after all.)
The oboe sensation Donald Baker of the DSO recently performed at a local concert, and Colleen
thanks her lucky stars she was able to get a picture with this legend, who inspires her oboe-playing
to this day. She thanks all of her family and friends for their support throughout the years and
hopes everyone enjoys the show!
Sarah Park
Grade: 9th
Role: Londoner/Strawberry Seller
Sarah is extremely excited to be a part of her first ATC production. She loves to sing and act and
wants to thank everyone that supported her. She hopes to continue to participate in more productions with the ATC during her next three years in high school.
Laura Pioch
Grade: 12th
Role: Viola
This is Laura’s second year as principal violist in the Athens Symphony Orchestra. Of her eight
years of participating in the Oakland Youth Orchestra, this is her second year as principal violist
at OYO’s Symphony Orchestra. She was also principal violist of the OYO Philharmonia Orchestra.
Laura’s skill with her viola has won her numerous awards including outstanding soloist at Fiesta
Val last spring. Laura has been playing viola for ten years and has studied with Hart Hollman of
the DSO for the past five years. This is Laura’s first experience in Pit Orchestra.
Jennifer Ragnoni
Grade: 11th
Role: Fagin Boy
Jennifer is very excited to be a part of such a fun show. She has been in other ATC productions such
as Miracle on 34th Street, Once Upon a Mattress, and High School Musical. She has been a part of
the tech crew for Rumors, and Musical Comedy Murders of 1940. She would like to thank Ms. Manfredi, Mr. Brune, Laura, Frank Pitts, and the cast and crew for all of their hard work and dedication. “Break-a-leg everyone!”
Steven Risko
Grade: 12th
Role: Mr. Sowerberry
Steven is very excited to be in his second show with the Athens Theatre Company and to be playing the role of Mr. Sowerberry. Steven would like to thank Ms. Manfredi and the other directors for
giving him the opportunity to be in the theatre and for putting together such a great show.
Liah Renaud
Grade: 7th
Role: Orphan
Liah is a seventh grader at Baker Middle School and is thrilled to be in her first production at
Athens singing about “glorious food”, which she eats constantly though you’d never know it by her
size. She is not new to acting, as she has previously been in six Junior Act shows at Ridgedale Players. She is happy to be on stage with her sisters and wishes the entire cast the best of luck!
Michelle Renaud
Grade: 12th
Role: Old Lady/Londoner
Michelle, a senior, is excited to perform in her fifth and final ATC musical production. You may
have seen Michelle this past fall as Majorie Baverstock in The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940
and as Grace Bradley in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Ridgedale Players. She cannot
believe how fast this four year roller coaster ride through Athens High School has gone by, but she
will cherish all the laughter, memories and amazing friendships. Although she is sad to reflect on
her final curtain call here at Athens, this will not be the last time you see her on stage as he hopes
to continue with theatre in college. She would like to thank everyone who helped her along the
way from her amazing Directors, Laura, Frank, the hard working technical crew, the fabulous
costumers, and especially her family and friends for their love and support.
Rachel Renaud
Grade: 7th
Role: Orphan
Rachel is a 7th grader at Baker and is ecstatic to be in her first show on the Athens stage. Rachel
has been in many productions with The Ridgedale Players (her favorite role being Roderigo in
Babes in Toyland) and she performed last summer at Meadowbrook as Lucy in Narnia: the Lion,
the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Rachel loves to perform even off-stage, whether it’s in sports, playing the bassoon or making videos with friends. She would like to “consider herself one of the family” and hopes to apply her love of entertaining to the ATC stage again in the future.
Carly Roach
Grade: 8th
Role: Orphan
Carly is an 8th grader this year at Larson Middle School. This is her first show with the Athens
Theatre Company and is very excited to participate in high school theatre. Carly has been involved with local musicals at her church and hopes to continue with theatre through high school.
Carly also has a brother, Matt Roach, involved in Athens theatre and she would like to wish him
good luck in his last show and next year at college. Carly would like to thank her parents and
family for their support and her directors for giving her a chance to be in a high school production.
Matthew Roach
Grade: 12th
Role: Fagin
Matt is very excited to be able to participate in his last show at Athens High School. This is Matt’s
third year in the Athens Theatre Company. This will be Matt’s third musical with the ATC and
sixth show overall. Some of the roles that Matt has had in the past include: Mr. Sawyer in Miracle on 34th Street (Fall 2006), Prince Dauntless in Once Upon a Mattress (Spring 2007), Ken
Gorman in Rumors (Fall 2007), Ryan Evans in High School Musical (Spring 2008) and Eddie McCuen in The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 (Fall 2008). This year Matt has been Cast as Fagin
in Oliver and is excited that he got a chance to play this part. Matt’s sister Carly is an Orphan in
this show and he would like to wish her good luck. Matt will be attending Michigan State University in the fall and hopes to achieve a career in the medical field. Matt would like to thank his
parents, Meg and Doug Roach, for all their encouragement, support and being able to put up with
him. He would also like to thank his extended family for always travelling long distances to come
and see his shows and for their support, and the Directors for giving him this opportunity and working with him. Lastly, he would like to dedicate his performance to his Grandfather for always supporting him in everything whether it is singing, theatre, piano, hockey, or those special talks.
Alex Safsten
Grade: 12th
Role: Light Master
This is Alex’s second experience with Oliver!; His first being that of an orphan in a production at
Miami University at the age of eight. This is Alex’s third year and sixth ATC production. He
would like to thank all of his directors, co-actors, and everyone who reads this bio!
Oscar Safsten
Grade: 2nd
Role: Orphan
Oscar is a 2nd grader at Troy Union Elementary. He is excited to be in this production having never
been in anything like this before. He hopes he will not mess up! Oscar is a big fan of Legos, reading,
sports and singing in his church choir.
Julianna Schoon
Grade: 12th
Role: Workhouse Orphan/Fagin Boy/Violin Soloist
Julianna is excited for her fifth show with the ATC. She enjoyed every minute of the part of Helsa
Wenzel in The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940. She has also been a chorus member in Once Upon a
Mattress, Thespian Susan in High School Musical and Florence (of Neil Simon’s female version of
The Odd Couple) in ATC’s night of Scenes. Julianna is thrilled to have the opportunity of bringing her violin on stage. She would like to thank her parents, her brother Ken, Ms. Manfredi, Mr.
Brune, Frank Pitts, Laura Sak, Gino Mincella, Chris Troy, Mr. Benes, Mrs. Kochanski and Mrs.
Renaud.
Nick Sedky
Grade: 9th
Role: Oliver
Nick is thrilled to be in his first appearance with the Athens Theatre Company. Playing Oliver
helps him remember his time in England where he was in his first musical, “South Pacific”, and
was chosen to play the part of Jerome. While he was in England, Nick attended Stagecoach Theatre School for three years, where he preformed in several variety shows. From then on, Nick knew
he wanted to act. He attended Interlochen Theatre Summer Camp in 2007 and portrayed the Ace
Reporter in “The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf”. The following summer he attended the Theatre Camp
at Troy Athens High School and played the part of the dwarf servant to the evil White Witch in
“The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe”. There, he met many of the great people who are now
in the cast of Oliver. He knew that the working with this amazing group of actors, singers, and
dancers would be a wonderful experience. Nick would like to thank Ms. Manfredi for her support,
encouragement and her confidence in him throughout the production. He would also like to thank
Logan Manfredi, one of Nick’s closest and best friends, for informing him about the musical. He
would also like to thank Natalie for her help with dialog and Frank for all his help with vocals.
Finally, Nick would like to thank his family for their love and support during the production.
Natalie Sparbeck
Grade: 12th
Role: Nancy
Natalie is thrilled to be a part of Oliver!. Natalie is very sad that this will be her last production on the ATC stage. She has been with the ATC for the past four years. You may have seen her
most recent performance as the eccentric Bernice Roth in the Musical Comedy Murders of 1940. Her
past roles include Cathy in High School Musical, Chris Gorman in Rumors, Lady Merrill in Once
Upon a Mattress, Jake’s mother in Miracle on 34th Street, and was an ensemble member in Little Shop of Horrors. This past summer, Natalie also played regionally in The Lion, the Witch and
the Wardrobe at the Meadowbrook Music Festival. Her senior year on the Athens stage has flown
by. She couldn’t be more appreciative to play the role of Nancy. Natalie would like to thank her
mom, dad and her older brother, James for all of their time and support! She would like to thank
Mr. Brune for helping her grow as an actress and always being so encouraging. Thank you to
her vocal coach, Frank Pitts, for making me the singer I am today and also to her choreographer,
Laura Sak! Last but not least, her thanks must go out to Ms. Manfredi for being such an amazing director, teacher, mentor and friend – I love you! Natalie has hopes in the fall to be pursuing a
college education in theatre performance! For the last time – “break a leg ATC, I love you!”
Cassie Stanger
Grade: 11th
Role: Oom-Pah-Pah Dancer/Londoner
Cassie is in her third year performing with the Athens Theatre Company. She is very excited to be
a part of this production and she wishes the best of luck to the cast and crew!
Kelly Stephens
Grade: 12th
Role: First Woman
This will be Kelly’s fourth and final show with the Athens Theatre Company. She fell in love
with theatre her freshman year when she was in Little Shop of Horrors with her brother David.
Following that, she was in Miracle on 34th Street in the fall of her sophomore year, and wench
number two in Once Upon a Mattress the same year. There are so many great memories that happened with that ATC – it is impossible to name them all. She loves all of the amazing friends that
she has made throughout the years, and will miss the family created here when she leaves for college in the fall. Now for her senior year, she is excited to be a part of the ATC production of Oliver!
Richard Stokes, II
Grade: 12th
Role: Dr. Grimwig
Richard is a senior at Athens High School and has been participating in ATC productions since
his freshman year. This is his last show, and being Co-Vice President, he will miss it greatly. He
is very excited about doing Oliver! and having the experience of doing a period piece with dialect
changes. Having been in many shows with the ATC, he has had many opportunities to display his
talent, and has the best wishes for his classmates’ success in this show, and hopes they all will shine
on stage. He says, “Being on stage is a golden opportunity, and nothing else will ever compare to it.
I am very happy that I have expressed my passion in such a way.” Richard thanks everyone who
has supported him in the past and will in the future. The ATC will always be his second family.
Rachel Voight
Grade: 10th
Role: Flute
This is Rachel’s first year in the Pit with the ATC. She is a sophomore playing the ‘Floboe’ (a flute
playing the oboe part) this year and is very excited to be part of this production. She would like to
thank her family and flute teacher for helping her achieve her goals.
Brandon Wernette
Grade: 10th
Role: Noah Claypole
This is Brandon’s first show at Athens. Freshman year the productions conflicted with his two
main sports, soccer and cross country running. He has always enjoyed drama and music doing various skits at church and playing guitar for the young children. He also plays piano and saxophone.
Along with music and drama, Brandon also likes the art of poetry and photography. Balancing
all these things with the biggest time consumer of all, school, is difficult, but somehow he manages
without going insane.
Linda Yuen
Grade: 12th
Role: Violin
Linda, a senior, is a talented young woman who has been in the fine arts since her youth. As a
four-year-old, she began to take lessons for piano. AS the years passed, Linda picked up the flute
and kept it for three years. In 4th grade, she began to play the violin. Ever since, she has been
passionate about her instrument. She has taken private lessons, in addition to improving herself
through her passion, and she has been in the Athens Symphony Orchestra for two years; however,
this is her first year as a Pit Orchestra member. Next year, Linda plans to attend Michigan State
University and will be working in the medical field, as well as minoring in Chinese.
Sarah Zarbaugh
Grade: 9th
Role: Bet/Oom-Pah-Pah Dancer
Sarah is a freshman at Athens and 15 years old. She’s been singing since she was two and dancing
ever since she could. She loves the stage! She would never be here without the encouragement of her
incredible friends. She is so excited to be in this production.
Stephen Zelda
Grade: 12th
Role: Mr. Bumble
Stephen is thrilled to play the role of Mr. Bumble in Oliver! but is also very sad that this will be
his last production with the ATC. Being involved in nine shows in the past four years with the
ATC has been the most amazing experience ever. Stephen has been blessed with the opportunity
to play fun characters in shows such as the Jester in Once Upon a Mattress, Ernie Cusack in Rumors, and Ken De La Maize in The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940. Stephen is so grateful for
all the memories and all the friends he has made from being involved with this theatre company.
The ATC has helped him grow into the person he is today. Stephen would like to thank Laura for
teaching him a thing or two about dancing, Frank for his wonderful voice coaching, Bob for helping him so much with character development, Chris and Gino for all of the technical support and
set, and of course, Manfreds, for everything she has done for him. Stephen would also like to thank
his family for all their support and having to deal with him whenever he’s not a rehearsal. The
time Stephen has spent with the ATC is truly unforgettable and he is so glad he got involved.
Crystal Zhang
Grade: 12th
Role: Violin
This is Crystal’s first year with the ATC Pit Orchestra. She is ecstatic about the show and loves
working together with the cast and crew to make this show amazing! Pit orchestra: “Don’t Suck!”
Out of all of her high school experiences, this is one of her most memorable. She would like to thank
her parents and siblings for their constant support and love, always constant in a ever changing
world. Now presenting Oliver!
(Biographies are submitted by the students)
kick lines
“From German to English, you shined in every play Steph! Break-a-Leg and be your amazing
self!” ~Mesh
Ju Ju!~”Your energy helps brighten every show. Rock out loud!” ~Mesh
“We’re so proud of you Mia, you’re the best, we love you.” ~Love Mom, Dad & Max
Emily Lourim~ “You sure made us hungry with all those “Food” rehearsals! Break-a-Leg~”
~Jake & Harrison
Alex D~”Have fun & break-a-leg(not)”~Love, Mom, Dad & Teenio
“Good Job Oscar! We’re sure glad you’re not really an orphan!” ~Love, Mom & Dad
“Damn Straight, my dear...” ~Risko & Taryn
Emily Lourim~ “We love watching you onstage and off! We Love you!”
~Grandma & Aunt Jenny
Grandpappy!~”Thanks for making these last few plays a blast! Break-a-Leg and be simply divoon! (Oops wrong show)” ~ M
Emily Lourim~ “Your singing and dancing make our hearts smile. We Love you!”
~Gram & Grampo
Max~ “May the force be with you. You are our little padawan.” ~Love Mom, Mia & Dad
Emily Lourim~ “No orphan has ever been loved as much as you!” ~Mom & Dad
Congratulations
Jon Gold
Every Pit Needs a Bari!
Love,
Dad
JOHN LAROSE
Words cannot express how proud we
are of all your accomplishments.
You never stop amazing us. From
soccer, hockey, lacrosse (goalie...),
academics and now theatre. So
many doors you have opened and
so many ahead.
Never stop being you!
Love you!
Mom & Dad
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We love you, Maica!
Love, Mom & Dad
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“There is a wisdom of the head…
and a wisdom of the heart.”
Charles Dickens
Thanks for all of your great
theater performances.
We are so proud and can’t
wait to see what is next in
your life’s script.
With love from your family.
Keep on singing, keep on making ‘em laugh!!
We’re very proud of you and all of your
accomplishments with the
Athens Theatre Company ~
Break a leg!!
Love, Mom, Dad & James
skidrow…..mother…..lady merrill…..chris gorman..…cathy…..bernice roth…..nancy
♫ Blow them away Emily ♫
We are so proud of you.
Love you, Mom and Julie
Matt,
We are very proud of you! It has been a great joy for us to watch you mature
into the young man you are. ATC has been a wonderful life experience for you
and given us some very special memories to treasure. It is hard to believe this is
your sixth show - Mr. Sawyer, Prince Dauntless, Ken Gorman, Ryan Evans, Eddie
McCuen and now Fagin … time sure flies. You’ve been a “ham” since you sang and
danced your way through the “Shrek” song, we knew then you were destined for
the stage. Enjoy your last show and break a leg. We love you very much!!
Mom, Dad, Lauren and Carly
Andrew,
We are so proud of all the work
you have done in the Theater. You
are talented in everything you
do.
All the best for this final show
and of course “Break-A-Leg”.
Love from All your Family
Logan,
“Not a chance”
you won’t be great!
Jennifer,
You’ve always been our
little star! Best wishes
to you and the cast of
Oliver!
Love,
Break a Leg!
Dad
We Love You!
Mom, Jeff & Nicole
Stephanie, to watch you grow through the
years has truly been a blessing. Our only
wish is that we could do it all again. We know
that you will continue to use your God-given
talents as you move on to the next stage of
your life: college.
Love:
Mom, Dad and Ben
“Break A Leg, Stephie”
(AKA Widow Corney!)
Good luck ATC!!
Break-a-Leg!
~The Scarlet Letter~
Athens Student
Newspaper
congratulations
atc!
Break-a-leg!
MATTHEW,
You make us so very proud. We
love you very much. Continue to
SHINE and follow your heart.
athens student congress
Love, Mom & Dad
ATHENS PTO
Wishes to congratulate
the Cast and Crew of
OLIVER!
Continuing the
The Athens Theatre Company
Tradition of Excellence
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Trusted Care for the
Senior You Care for.
Being able to live at home can be one of
the most important comforts in a senior’s
life. Our carefully selected CAREGivers™
can help with a wide range of services such
as personal care, medication reminders,
meal preparation, light housekeeping,
errands, shopping, transportation to
appointments and Alzheimer’s care
Call for a free, no-obligation
appointment:
Birmingham
248-203-2273
Each Home Instead Senior Care
franchise office is independently owned
and operated.
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special thanks
Athens Administrators, Faculty & Staff
Advanced Lighting & Sound - Both Bobs
Lindsey Ackerman
Kristen Benes
Steven Brokenshire
Mary, Bella & Emma Brune
Terii & Scott Brune
Linda Clark
Marcia Decker
Lara Dixon
Bob Dowd
Joe Duda
Dr. Barb Fowler
Bill Gerbe
Bettie Goss
Steve Gottleib
Nancy Gurzick
Andrea Herzog
Bob Herzog
Linda Herzog
Nancy Hurl
Karen Klitzke
Helen Kochanski
Kim Kuharik
Larson Middle School
Zak & Logan Manfredi
P. Jefferson McCoy
Jennifer Minchella
Claudia Moffat
Sue Ohlert
Amy Olsen
Parents & Patrons
Nonna Percichetti
Terrie Pitts
Ridgedale Players
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Laura, Doug, Danny & Kayla Sak
Matt Weber
E.W. Wetzel
Brenda & Gary Zelda
Waldo, Boston, Frank, Xena & Daisy