GREASE Show Program - Musical Theatre West

Long Beach Unified School District
WILSON CLASSICAL HIGH SCHOOL
A California Distinguished School
4400 East Tenth Street
Long Beach, California 90804
(562) 433-0481 FAX (562) 433-2731
Welcome to our production of GREASE! We are so excited to share this performance with you! It has been many years since Wilson has staged a musical. Thanks to
the amazing support of Musical Theater West, Curtis Heard, our actors and our parent volunteers, we are proud to bring you an evening of theater that you won't soon
forget.
Sandy Blazer (aka Miss Lynch) & Lew Kerns
Principals
Welcome to GREASE, a joint collaboration between Musical Theatre
West and Wilson High SchoolÊs Musical Theatre Club. It was just
last year that we learned that although Wilson had a Musical Theatre
Club of almost 100 members, it had been almost ten years since the
school had produced a musical. We began meeting with 2009-2010
Club President Erin Alford, 2010-2011 Club President Andrew
Bushong and Vocal Music Director Curtis Heard to see if there was
interest in working towards a fully-produced musical. Out first meeting with the students last spring attracted 90 kids who eagerly told us
theyÊd love to do a show! Early this fall another meeting was held
and plans were launched for GREASE with MTW providing the
funds and expertise to produce the show. MTW is so proud of what the students
have accomplished during these past six weeks of rehearsal.
We are especially grateful to our Director/Choreographer K.C. Gussler and his assistant Virginia Seigler for guiding the students through this process. A special thank
you to Curtis Heard for his vision in keeping this project moving forward as well as
serving as Musical Director and Faculty Advisor. We also want to express our deep
appreciation to Ron Mahan and his crew for handling the technical needs of the
production.
A very special thank you to our friends in the community who helped raise the
funds necessary to produce this show, and especially to Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe for matching the funds raised for providing this wonderful opportunity for the students.
We also want to acknowledge the contributions of the parents who are helping behind the scenes in so many ways!
We hope you enjoy the show and appreciate the efforts of so many in making this
eveningÊs performance possible.
Paul Garman
Executive Director/Producer, Musical Theatre West
SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
WILSON HIGH SCHOOL PARENT COMMITTEES
Parent Coordinator Kathy McDonnell
Fundraising Janet Ziegenhagen, Barbara Bushong
Stephanie Rasmussen
Hospitality Lisa Astle, Carolyn Blocker, Kathleen Normand
Costumes Kari Davis, Tiffany Ashcraft, Laura Carr
Tech Kari Davis, Kathy McDonnell, Linda Midgett
Mark Ziegenhagen, Bill Perry, Drew Ashcraft
WILSON HIGH SCHOOL CREW
Cody Em, Mary Stieben
David DeHaven
David Letona
Forrest Rowels, Jake McDaniel
MacKenzy Tea, Chris Harris
Matthew Medina, Brayan Rodriguez
Moe Jones, Robbin Vanna,
Jimmy Draper, Jason Levario,
Edgar Punzo, Joe Schaffer,
Freddy Chinkathuk, Soso Khon,
Jesse Ramirez, Charles Te
Alumni Stage Technicians Doug Castillo, Breanna Doll-Brevins,
Urian Sarim, Joseph Allen
Properties Salvador Ramos
Assistant Stage Managers
Master Lighting Technician
Lighting Technician
Sound Technicians
Master Carpenter
Spotlight Technicians
Stage Crew
MUSICAL THEATRE WEST STAFF
Executive Director/Producer
Artistic Director/Producer
General Manager
Production Manager
Marketing Coordinator
Dir. of Comm./Public Relations
Box Office Manager
Assistant Box Office Manager
Subscriptions Coordinator
Education/Outreach Coordinator
Facilities Staff/Crew Chief
Paul Garman
Steven Glaudini
Daniel Thomas
Mary Ritenhour
Michael Betts
Gigi Fusco Meese
Robert Decker
Sam Cavanaugh
Stephanie Pacheco
Sari Rose Poll
Jim T. Mora
SPECIAL THANKS TO
Sandy Blaser, Curtis Heard, Eric Messerschmidt, Davina Keiser, Steve Wille,
FCLO Music Theatre, Kathy McDonnell, Erin Alford, Joe Sopo, RubyÊs
Diner, Super Mex Restaurants, Pickup Stix, Beach Club Sports Bar & Grill,
California Pizza Kitchen, Shannon Mulvaney, Lin Sanchez, Larry & Lorraine
Gilleland, Diane Barkauskas
WILSON HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE CLUB
in collaboration with MUSICAL THEATRE WEST
present
Book, Music and Lyrics by
JIM JACOBS and WARREN CASEY
MUSICAL THEATRE WEST BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Marnos Lelesi
Director/Choreographer
K.C. GUSSLER
Musical Director
CURTIS HEARD
President
Bob Dominguez
Lucy Daggett
Jim Choura
Vice President, Finance/Treasurer
Vice President, Governance
Vice President, Marketing
Steve Conley
Joan Wells
John Montgomery
Vice President, Funds Development
Vice President, Long Range Planning
Secretary
Julie Knabe
Lucia Kos
Shari Nemirow
Bev Cook
Cindy Costello
Tom Gillespie
Mary Ellen Kilsby
Pat DeRouen
Barbara Bixby Blackwell
Gary Cooper
Guild President
Dick Ramseyer
Myra Weiss
Technical Director
RON MAHAN
MTW Technical Director
JIM T. MORA
Stage Manager
WILLIAM PRUETT
Lighting Designer
JEAN-YVES TESSIER
Sound Designer
JULIE FERRIN
Costumer
KARI DAVIS
Footlighters President
MUSICAL THEATRE WEST BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Assistant Choreographer
VIRGINIA STEIGLER
Vocal Coach
DENNIS CASTELLANO
Sets Provided by
FCLO MUSIC THEATRE
MTW Education/Outreach Coordinator
SARI ROSE POLL
Joe Moore
Chair
Don Black
Judy McNulty Black
Kathy Baker Campbell
Richard Carpenter
Howard Davis
Nancy Gaines
Dr. Donald J. Greco
Terry Marté Greco
Patricia Grisham
Shell Grossman
Jon Hall
Laura Killingsworth
Len Lovett
Richard Neri
Dottie Reiner
Ken Reiner
Kurt Schulzman
Arlene Solomon
Madalyne Ursano
MUSICAL THEATRE WEST COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL
George & Gloria Deukmejian, Beverly OÊNeill
Co-Chairs
Gary DeLong
Steve Goodling
Randy Gordon
Cam Killingsworth
Bonnie Lowenthal
Jane Netherton
Donna Reckseen
Chris Steinhauser
Doris Topsy-Elvord
Mike Walter
MARCH 18-19, 2011
Wilson High School Auditorium, Long Beach, CA
GREASE is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
45 West 25th Street, New York, NY 10010 ~ www.samuelfrench.com
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Wilson High School and Musical Theatre West are extremely grateful to the following who have given financial support to this production of GREASE:
Ackerman Family/Evalyn M. Bauer Foundation
Robyn Applebaum
Arts Council for Long Beach
Tom & Donna Bennett
Graham & Mary Bothwell
Linda Brown & Tim Heinemann
Joseph & Kathleen Casanova
WomanÊs City Club
of Long Beach
Richard Clemons
Mark & Lisa Cochrane
La Moyne Freed
Elizabeth Handley
Cynthia Heistand
Jaclyn Hill
Chris & Michele Hoff
Kathleen Jardine
Maryn Kaczorowski
Don Knabe, L.A. County Board of Supervisors
Katherine Koppel
Dian Morris
Jim Rae
Skip & Lorna Rowland
Richard Neri & Kurt Schulzman
Robert Sciortino
WILSON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1955
Dianne Barkis (Barrett)
Emily Sue Benson (Ward)
Norman & Nikki Benson (Alderson)
Jean Bixby Smith
Ronald & Janice Dong (Brown)
Karl & Fay Dreher (Pearson)
Judy Edson (Ware)
Margaret Gould (Mix)
Donald & Carol Hardwick (Schwenn)
Sue Ellen Holleman (Dikeman)
Barbara Lopp (Bower)
Dona Malan
Ann Morales (Artman)
Diane Oliver (Felchlin)
Jack & Darlene Quinn (Busby)
Joni Rehnborg (Balling)
Bob & Julieta Rumsey (Marlowe)
Ann Russell (Thompson)
Robert & Carol Senske (Young)
Joseph & Gwenn Steins
Linda Strong (Wood)
Carol Tielsch (McGrew)
Ben West
Merideth Wiberg (Green)
WILSON HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 1959
Barbara Bixby Blackwell
Ruth Padway Kaller
Meredith Meals (Seapy)
Kenneth & Judith Trossen (Lang)
Michael & Sheila Watson (Bixler)
Congratulations
and
Break a Leg!
Congratulates Jordyn Kazaroff
as Sandy Dumbrowski in the Wilson High School/Musical Theatre West production of GREASE!!
We love you Jordyn!
Love, Papa, Grammy, Uncle Bob & Aunt Olga
Uncle Rick, Aunt Rebecca, Aunt Jenny & Uncle George
Al & Marnos
Lelesi
Terry and Mom
10711 S. Alameda St. PO Box 396
Lynwood, CA 90262-0040
323-564-6656 Fax: 323-564-5842
[email protected]
www.joneslumber.com We are so proud of
you Jayson!!
CAST OF CHARACTERS
Danny Zuko
Sandy Dumbrowski
Rizzo
Frenchy
Marty
Jan
Kenickie
Doody
Roger
Sonny
Patty
Cha-Cha
Eugene
Johnny Casino
Teen Angel
Miss Lynch
Vince Fontaine
Prom Soloist
Jayson Ziegenhagen
Jordyn Kazaroff
Kelli Normand
Marysol Rojo
Danielle Hall
Brittany Lockett
Slater Astle
Eliezer Berdugo
Thomas Blocker
Andrew Bushong
Rylee Ashcraft
Elyse Jones
Kahlo Buffington
Daniel Scipio
Demitrius Torres
Sandy Blazer
Steve Wille
Rebecca Berry
Ensemble Deborah Berry, Rebecca Berry,
Robert Boyer, Kahlo Buffington
Sandra Carr-Richardson,
Mainor Chamale, Mikaela Davis
Nickey Finn, Karina Gomez,
Elyse Jones, Michelle Magana,
Dustin Mickow, Daniel Scipio,
Demitrius Torres
You are our
Grease Lightning!!
Love Mom, Dad,
Hailey & Logan
SYNOPSIS OF SCENES
The time is 1958.
ACT I
ACT II
Scene 1: Rydell High School
Scene 1: The High School Hop
Scene 2: The High School Cafeteria
Scene 2: Outside the Burger Palace
Scene 3: A Hallway in the High School
Scene 3: The Twi-Light Drive-In
Scene 4: Marty's Bedroom
Scene 4: Jan's Basement
Scene 5: A Street
Scene 5: Inside the Burger Palace
Scene 6: Cheerleader Practice
Scene 7: A Deserted Section of the Park
CAST BIOS
PRODUCTION STAFF BIOS
RYLEE ASHCRAFT (Patty) loves being active by being a member of the GirlsÊ Golf team,
participating in choir and being involved in the Best Buddies Club. She is so excited to be
finishing out her four years at Wilson by being in GREASE! She has always had a love for
musical theater and is so excited that Wilson is able to put on a show this year. She is so grateful for the support that Musical Theatre West has provided to Wilson. Enjoy the show!
K.C. GUSSLER (Director/Choreographer)
K.C. is A 30-year veteran of both the theatre and film, Mr. Gussler began his formal training
in performing at the young age of seven-years-old. He began his professional career as one of
ten young tap dancing boys in the MGM film „Pennies from Heaven‰ starring Steve Martin
and Bernadette Peters. He continued his training throughout the Los Angeles area and by
sixteen was the youngest member to join the Las Vegas production of A CHORUS LINE. At
age 21 he made his Broadway debut in the 1991 Tony Award-winning revival of GYPSY starring Tyne Daly. His directing and choreographic credits include HELLO, DOLLY! for
Moonlight Amphitheatre, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF for Theatre League and the Civic Light
Opera of South Bay Cities, YOUÊRE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN for Sacramento
Music Circus, DAMN YANKEES and SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS for Torrance Theatre Company, CURTAINS and LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA for Musical Theatre University, MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, CRAZY FOR YOU, SWINGTIME CANTEEN, CABARET,
ME & MY GIRL and GEORGE M! for Bakersfield Music Theatre, GOOD NEWS and
SINGINÊ IN THE RAIN for Hamilton Academy of Music in Los Angeles, SHOW BOAT and
THE MUSIC MAN for Santa Barbara CLO, 42ND STREET for Southern Arizona CLO, THE
MOST HAPPY FELLA and the world premiere of BRIEF SHINING MOMENT for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, JERRYÊS GIRLS for the Arvada Performing Arts Center in Denver, CABARET, JOSEPH⁄ and, and YOUÊRE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN for the
Dell Center in Austin. Mr. Gussler is the three-time winner of the B. Iden Payne, Austin Theatre CriticÊs award for his direction and choreography. For three years, Mr. Gussler served as
the Academy Artistic Director for Austin Musical Theatre and Ballet AustinÊs Musical Theatre
Laboratory. Throughout the years, Mr. Gussler has had a long affiliation with the Walt Disney
Company performing for Disneyland, Walt Disney World and Tokyo Disneyland. K.C. choreographed and performed the show „Tap Happy Two‰ for the opening of Tokyo DisneySea
as well as choreographing „MickeyÊs Trick or Treat on the Street Halloween Cavalcade‰ at
DisneyÊs California Adventure. Currently he is a resident choreographer for the Disneyland
Resort in Anaheim.
SLATER ASTLE (Kenickie) is a sophomore, enjoys performing and is excited to be in this
production of GREASE. Most recently, he played Frankie Valli in BROADWAY HITS OF
THE 2000s and Troy Bolton in HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL. He was a lead singer in Rock
Band-Battle of the Bands, he sings in several choirs, and is currently a tenor in WilsonÊs
Chamber Singers. He plays the piano and enjoys video games.
ELIEZAR BERDUGO (Doody) was born on February 6, 1994 and has two younger brothers and one older sister. It wasnÊt until last year that he became interestingly involved in musical theatre. His first production was INTO THE WOODS and he had a great experience playing the Wolf and one of the Princes. HeÊs had more experience in singing since he is currently
involved in his churchÊs choir. He is excited and very proud to be part of GREASE and the
cast, and thanks the teachers and people who are helping to put up an awesome show!
SANDY BLAZER (Miss Lynch) Thanks to Mr. Heard for giving her this chance! Being a
principal is just a side job while she awaits discovery in musical theater. She is hoping that the
production of GREASE is the beginning of her quest for the Tony Award!
THOMAS BLOCKER (Roger) is a freshman. He has appeared in BYE, BYE BIRDIE,
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS and other productions at church and school. When he is not
performing on stage, Thomas enjoys singing with the Chamber Singers and with his church
choir. Thomas would like to thank his family and friends for their continued support.
KAHLO BUFFINGTON (Eugene) knows that Eugene is not the coolest guy on campus,
but heÊs still a big part of Rydell High. Eugene and he are totally different because he plays
football for Wilson and heÊs not a nerd, but theyÊre also very much alike because they both
have no fear of what people think of them.
ANDREW BUSHONG (Sonny) is a senior at Wilson, is the head of the Musical Theatre
Club, Homecoming King, and holds many other leadership positions on campus all while
maintaining a 4.3 GPA. He can currently play six instruments, sings in the choir at school,
danced for several years, and is currently in a band named „The Anachronisms.‰ One of his
dreams is to leave a legacy here at Wilson and he hopes that will be accomplished by the continuing revival of musicals here at Wilson after this year. Andrew's credits include Go
Fame's CINDERELLA (2010) (King) and OCCT's GREASE (2008) (Sonny). He would like to
thank his choir director Curtis Heard and his friend Erin Alford for their extreme dedication
to helping this show become a reality.
VIRGINIA SIEGLER (Assistant Director/Choreographer)
Virginia is very excited to be working with Wilson, Musical Theatre West, and most of all such
an amazing group of young artists. Virginia has been involved in both professional and youth
theater for the last ten years. Her recent credits include performing in MY FAIR LADY, CELEBRATE!, and THE WIZARD OF OZ all of which were with Austin Musical Theater in Texas.
Her choreography credits include such productions as DAMN YANKEES, CURTAINS, and
SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK! Virginia hopes there are many more productions to come!
CURTIS HEARD (Musical Director)
Curtis Heard has been the choir director at Wilson since 1992. He is also the choir director at
First Congregational Church in Long Beach. He has been musical director and/or pianist for
many musical theater productions including ANYTHING GOES, FIDDLER ON THE
ROOF, YOUÊRE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, GYPSY and OKLAHOMA! He has
performed with Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities and the Pacific Symphony, and composed music for original productions at the REDCAT, Bootleg Theater, and California Grand
Plaza.
WILLIAM PRUETT (Stage Manager)
William is currently pursuing an MFA in Stage Management at the University of California,
Irvine, to be completed in 2012. He received his BA in Theatre from Vanguard University in
2009. Professional credits include GREATER TUNA, BULLSHOT CRUMMOND and LOVE
LETTERS at ACTC. Educational credits include THE CRUCIBLE, CYRANO DE BERGERAC and THE THREEPENNY OPERA at UCI.
CAST BIOS
amazing opportunity to be a part of the GREASE cast and family.
DANIEL SCIPIO (Johnny Casino) is a junior at Wilson and enjoying it. He has been doing musical theater for about four years now and finds it to be the grand passion in his life.
He likes to have fun, so behind the scenes he is always joking and dancing with his friends in
the show. „Doing this show has been a great experience for me so I hope you enjoy it just as
much as I did putting it on for you. :)‰
STEVE WILLE (Vince Fontaine) is a Bruin through and through. When he attended Wilson, songs from the GREASE era werenÊt even oldies yet. Now he has been teaching here for
the last eleven years and couldn't imagine teaching anywhere else. He has a BachelorÊs Degree
in Earth Science and a Masters Degree from CSULB. Steve is currently teaching Advanced
Placement Environmental Science and Oceanography but has also taught Physics and Chemistry in our science department. One of his favorites quotes is from the late actor, Steve
McQueen, who said, „IÊd rather be in the middle of nowhere than in any city in the world.‰
Steve enjoys any activity that takes him outdoors and especially loves to spend time hiking in
the mountains. Steve is married to his beautiful wife Jan, also a Wilson grad, and still resides
in Long Beach.
JAYSON ZIEGENHAGEN (Danny Zuko) is a 17-year-old junior at Wilson. He enjoys
sports, acting & singing. His prior stage experience includes THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
(Frederick) at Stanford Middle School, HAIRSPRAY (Link Larkin) at Drama in the Middle,
SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS (Ephraim) at The Relevant Stage, and WRECK
OF THE BLUE BELLE EXPRESS (Fred Forthwright), Rodgers & HammersteinÊs CINDERELLA (Prince Christopher), and ALADDIN (Aladdin), all with Go-Fame.
CAST BIOS
DANIELLE HALL (Marty) is so excited to be in GREASE! It has been a wonderful experience and the cast has become so close! This is something she'll remember for the rest of her
life! Her character Marty was so much fun to play and she had a blast! Singing and acting are
her passions and she would love to pursue them in the future. „Dancing....well let's just say I
didn't get the gene.‰
ELYSE JONES (Cha Cha) is a member of the Wilson High School Studio Singers and first
chair violist in the Chamber Orchestra and the Symphonic Orchestra. She spends her time
singing and playing viola, sharing her love for music and bringing joy to the people around
her. She is very thankful for being able to be a part of GREASE. Elyse would like to thank her
family and friends for supporting her throughout the process of the show. This is Elyse's first
musical and she hopes to continue to participate in musical theater through college. GREASE
has sparked Elyse's love for singing, but most importantly allowed her to become much closer
to her friends in the cast and form bonds that otherwise wouldn't have been possible.
JORDYN KAZAROFF (Sandy Dumbrowski) is a sophomore here at Wilson. SheÊs really
excited to be playing the part of Sandy! Jordyn has been taking dance classes since age five and
voice lessons since age ten. Her previous musical experience includes OKLAHOMA! with
OCCT, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT with MTW and
this past summer she did a six-week tour of the Western U.S. with the Continental Singers.
Thanks for coming and enjoy the show!!
BRITTANY LOCKETT (Jan) is 16 and has been in over 25 productions. She hopes to open
her own theater production company some day. She is so excited and humbled to be in WilsonÊs musical GREASE. „This has been an amazing experience. I am so thankful for my parents and friends who stick it out with me. I'm sad to see GREASE go. I love all my cast mates.
Smoochies!!‰
KELLI NORMAND (Rizzo) is a 16-year-old sophomore in Studio Singers at Wilson who
loves nothing more than entertaining others through music. Outside of school she takes voice
lessons and practices guitar. This is the very first time she's ever done a musical and loves
going to rehearsal and learning more about acting, dancing and anything to do with musical
theatre. She's had a blast rehearsing GREASE with such an amazing cast and can't wait to
perform it for all her friends and family!
MARYSOL ROJO (Frenchy) is a ninth-grader Wilson and is in choir. SheÊs an adorable,
sexy, funny, outgoing, sweet, loveable girl. She loves to sing, dance and she has been in a musical in Mexico called VASELINA which is GREASE but in Spanish. She believes children are
the future and wants a lot of them.
DEMITRIUS TORRES (Teen Angel) likes to pursue his love for music while playing guitar
and writing songs. This is his first experience in a musical and he has enjoyed playing the role
of Teen Angel. He would like to thank his friends and family for supporting him throughout
the long rehearsals and also the final show. He feels very thankful that he was allowed the
Congratulations Jordyn!!
We are so proud of you
in your role as
Sandy!! Break a leg!
Love,
Mom, Terry, Jessie, Austin & Alyssa
XOXOXO
THE CAST OF GREASE
THE CAST OF GREASE
Rylee
Ashcraft
Slater
Astle
Eliezar
Berdugo
Deborah
Berry
Karina
Gomez
Danielle
Hall
Elyse
Jones
Jordyn
Kazaroff
Rebecca
Berry
Thomas
Blocker
Robert
Boyer
Kahlo
Buffington
Brittany
Lockett
Michelle
Magana
Dustin
Mickow
Kelli
Normand
Andrew
Bushong
Sandra
Carr-Richardson
Mainor
Chamale
Mikaela
Davis
Marysol
Rojo
Daniel
Scipio
Demitrius
Torres
Jayson
Ziegenhagen
Nickey
Finn
THE CAST OF GREASE
THE CAST OF GREASE
Rylee
Ashcraft
Slater
Astle
Eliezar
Berdugo
Deborah
Berry
Karina
Gomez
Danielle
Hall
Elyse
Jones
Jordyn
Kazaroff
Rebecca
Berry
Thomas
Blocker
Robert
Boyer
Kahlo
Buffington
Brittany
Lockett
Michelle
Magana
Dustin
Mickow
Kelli
Normand
Andrew
Bushong
Sandra
Carr-Richardson
Mainor
Chamale
Mikaela
Davis
Marysol
Rojo
Daniel
Scipio
Demitrius
Torres
Jayson
Ziegenhagen
Nickey
Finn
CAST BIOS
amazing opportunity to be a part of the GREASE cast and family.
DANIEL SCIPIO (Johnny Casino) is a junior at Wilson and enjoying it. He has been doing musical theater for about four years now and finds it to be the grand passion in his life.
He likes to have fun, so behind the scenes he is always joking and dancing with his friends in
the show. „Doing this show has been a great experience for me so I hope you enjoy it just as
much as I did putting it on for you. :)‰
STEVE WILLE (Vince Fontaine) is a Bruin through and through. When he attended Wilson, songs from the GREASE era werenÊt even oldies yet. Now he has been teaching here for
the last eleven years and couldn't imagine teaching anywhere else. He has a BachelorÊs Degree
in Earth Science and a Masters Degree from CSULB. Steve is currently teaching Advanced
Placement Environmental Science and Oceanography but has also taught Physics and Chemistry in our science department. One of his favorites quotes is from the late actor, Steve
McQueen, who said, „IÊd rather be in the middle of nowhere than in any city in the world.‰
Steve enjoys any activity that takes him outdoors and especially loves to spend time hiking in
the mountains. Steve is married to his beautiful wife Jan, also a Wilson grad, and still resides
in Long Beach.
JAYSON ZIEGENHAGEN (Danny Zuko) is a 17-year-old junior at Wilson. He enjoys
sports, acting & singing. His prior stage experience includes THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
(Frederick) at Stanford Middle School, HAIRSPRAY (Link Larkin) at Drama in the Middle,
SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS (Ephraim) at The Relevant Stage, and WRECK
OF THE BLUE BELLE EXPRESS (Fred Forthwright), Rodgers & HammersteinÊs CINDERELLA (Prince Christopher), and ALADDIN (Aladdin), all with Go-Fame.
CAST BIOS
DANIELLE HALL (Marty) is so excited to be in GREASE! It has been a wonderful experience and the cast has become so close! This is something she'll remember for the rest of her
life! Her character Marty was so much fun to play and she had a blast! Singing and acting are
her passions and she would love to pursue them in the future. „Dancing....well let's just say I
didn't get the gene.‰
ELYSE JONES (Cha Cha) is a member of the Wilson High School Studio Singers and first
chair violist in the Chamber Orchestra and the Symphonic Orchestra. She spends her time
singing and playing viola, sharing her love for music and bringing joy to the people around
her. She is very thankful for being able to be a part of GREASE. Elyse would like to thank her
family and friends for supporting her throughout the process of the show. This is Elyse's first
musical and she hopes to continue to participate in musical theater through college. GREASE
has sparked Elyse's love for singing, but most importantly allowed her to become much closer
to her friends in the cast and form bonds that otherwise wouldn't have been possible.
JORDYN KAZAROFF (Sandy Dumbrowski) is a sophomore here at Wilson. SheÊs really
excited to be playing the part of Sandy! Jordyn has been taking dance classes since age five and
voice lessons since age ten. Her previous musical experience includes OKLAHOMA! with
OCCT, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT with MTW and
this past summer she did a six-week tour of the Western U.S. with the Continental Singers.
Thanks for coming and enjoy the show!!
BRITTANY LOCKETT (Jan) is 16 and has been in over 25 productions. She hopes to open
her own theater production company some day. She is so excited and humbled to be in WilsonÊs musical GREASE. „This has been an amazing experience. I am so thankful for my parents and friends who stick it out with me. I'm sad to see GREASE go. I love all my cast mates.
Smoochies!!‰
KELLI NORMAND (Rizzo) is a 16-year-old sophomore in Studio Singers at Wilson who
loves nothing more than entertaining others through music. Outside of school she takes voice
lessons and practices guitar. This is the very first time she's ever done a musical and loves
going to rehearsal and learning more about acting, dancing and anything to do with musical
theatre. She's had a blast rehearsing GREASE with such an amazing cast and can't wait to
perform it for all her friends and family!
MARYSOL ROJO (Frenchy) is a ninth-grader Wilson and is in choir. SheÊs an adorable,
sexy, funny, outgoing, sweet, loveable girl. She loves to sing, dance and she has been in a musical in Mexico called VASELINA which is GREASE but in Spanish. She believes children are
the future and wants a lot of them.
DEMITRIUS TORRES (Teen Angel) likes to pursue his love for music while playing guitar
and writing songs. This is his first experience in a musical and he has enjoyed playing the role
of Teen Angel. He would like to thank his friends and family for supporting him throughout
the long rehearsals and also the final show. He feels very thankful that he was allowed the
Congratulations Jordyn!!
We are so proud of you
in your role as
Sandy!! Break a leg!
Love,
Mom, Terry, Jessie, Austin & Alyssa
XOXOXO
ENSEMBLE BIOS
ENSEMBLE BIOS
DEBORAH BERRY (Ensemble) is a vibrant and gregarious junior at Wilson. Dancing and choreography are her most valuable passions. She is in the Dance Department at Wilson and choreographs the
shows at Hughes Middle School. Her favorite musical is THE WIZ. Her dance experience includes
twelve dance shows and a part in Colin Powell AcademyÊs production of THE WIZARD OF OZ. She is
looking forward to showcasing her talents in Grease and in more shows for years to come.
DEBORAH BERRY (Ensemble) is a vibrant and gregarious junior at Wilson. Dancing and choreography are her most valuable passions. She is in the Dance Department at Wilson and choreographs the
shows at Hughes Middle School. Her favorite musical is THE WIZ. Her dance experience includes
twelve dance shows and a part in Colin Powell AcademyÊs production of THE WIZARD OF OZ. She is
looking forward to showcasing her talents in Grease and in more shows for years to come.
REBECCA BERRY (Ensemble) is a senior at Wilson High School with a passion for music and writing. She has a 4.5 GPA and will be graduating as Valedictorian. She is a member of Studio Singers and
Chamber Singers, as well as vice president of Musical Theatre Club. Her favorite musical is ONCE ON
THIS ISLAND. She is excited to perform as a part of the Ensemble and in the song "Raining on Prom
Night". She is proud to be apart of such a professional show and hopes to do more in the future.
REBECCA BERRY (Ensemble) is a senior at Wilson High School with a passion for music and writing. She has a 4.5 GPA and will be graduating as Valedictorian. She is a member of Studio Singers and
Chamber Singers, as well as vice president of Musical Theatre Club. Her favorite musical is ONCE ON
THIS ISLAND. She is excited to perform as a part of the Ensemble and in the song "Raining on Prom
Night". She is proud to be apart of such a professional show and hopes to do more in the future.
ROBERT ALLEN BOYER (Ensemble) was named after his grandfather and was born on March 21.
He has not been in a musical before, but likes to play the guitar. He likes listening to any kind of music
as well as camping, swimming and fishing. If he had to describe himself he would say heÊs the strong,
silent type of person. He is a big animal lover. He is unsure as yet what career he wants to pursue.
ROBERT ALLEN BOYER (Ensemble) was named after his grandfather and was born on March 21.
He has not been in a musical before, but likes to play the guitar. He likes listening to any kind of music
as well as camping, swimming and fishing. If he had to describe himself he would say heÊs the strong,
silent type of person. He is a big animal lover. He is unsure as yet what career he wants to pursue.
SANDRA CARR-RICHARDSON (Ensemble) is 15 years old and in the ninth grade. This is her first
musical. She plays instruments and is in the Wilson Chorus; music is her life! So is softball and volleyball. She is very friendly, sociable and talented. This whole GREASE experience had been wonderful and
has been her favorite thing! Thanks for the support!
SANDRA CARR-RICHARDSON (Ensemble) is 15 years old and in the ninth grade. This is her first
musical. She plays instruments and is in the Wilson Chorus; music is her life! So is softball and volleyball. She is very friendly, sociable and talented. This whole GREASE experience had been wonderful and
has been her favorite thing! Thanks for the support!
MAINOR CHAMELE (Ensemble) is a senior, and likes to sing, dance, act, and play basketball. He
plans to attend college next year and major in culinary arts. He is interested in learning about different
cultures through cooking! He is glad to be participating in GREASE, and would like to thank Mr.
Heard for inviting him to audition. This is his first time in a musical show.
MAINOR CHAMELE (Ensemble) is a senior, and likes to sing, dance, act, and play basketball. He
plans to attend college next year and major in culinary arts. He is interested in learning about different
cultures through cooking! He is glad to be participating in GREASE, and would like to thank Mr.
Heard for inviting him to audition. This is his first time in a musical show.
MIKALEA DAVIS (Ensemble) is a freshman at Wilson and is making her debut performance in
GREASE. Mikaela started singing publicly at the age of five, and has performed on numerous occasions
in church and in school. She was recently chosen as the only freshman to perform a solo at the Christmas Concert. Mikaela would like to thank her friends and family for their love and support.
MIKALEA DAVIS (Ensemble) is a freshman at Wilson and is making her debut performance in
GREASE. Mikaela started singing publicly at the age of five, and has performed on numerous occasions
in church and in school. She was recently chosen as the only freshman to perform a solo at the Christmas Concert. Mikaela would like to thank her friends and family for their love and support.
NICKEY FINN (Ensemble) is grateful to have been given the opportunity to work with such an amazing cast and crew in her first high school production. She has worked many shows outside of school,
mainly at the Long Beach Playhouse, working many positions from ushering to assistant stage managing. If she's not working on stage, you can always find her busy backstage. She loves what she does and
hopes to do it for many more years to come.
NICKEY FINN (Ensemble) is grateful to have been given the opportunity to work with such an amazing cast and crew in her first high school production. She has worked many shows outside of school,
mainly at the Long Beach Playhouse, working many positions from ushering to assistant stage managing. If she's not working on stage, you can always find her busy backstage. She loves what she does and
hopes to do it for many more years to come.
KARINA GOMEZ (Ensemble) is a senior at Wilson and is president WilsonÊs Ballet Folklorico club.
She enjoys dancing, riding horses, learning languages and traveling. She is very excited about this new
dancing experience because she has never been part of a musical. She considers herself very fortunate to
be part of this production and wonderful cast. „We have all worked hard to offer our public a great
show.‰
KARINA GOMEZ (Ensemble) is a senior at Wilson and is president WilsonÊs Ballet Folklorico club.
She enjoys dancing, riding horses, learning languages and traveling. She is very excited about this new
dancing experience because she has never been part of a musical. She considers herself very fortunate to
be part of this production and wonderful cast. „We have all worked hard to offer our public a great
show.‰
MICHELLE MAGANA (Ensemble) is currently a junior. SheÊs been in choir since the third grade
and to this very day is a Studio and Chamber singer. When she heard of the musical production being
put together at Wilson with the help of Musical Theatre West, she thought it would a great opportunity
to grow as a person and meet many people. She enjoys every part of this!
MICHELLE MAGANA (Ensemble) is currently a junior. SheÊs been in choir since the third grade
and to this very day is a Studio and Chamber singer. When she heard of the musical production being
put together at Wilson with the help of Musical Theatre West, she thought it would a great opportunity
to grow as a person and meet many people. She enjoys every part of this!
DUSTIN MICKOW (Ensemble) is a member of the Wilson Varsity Chorale, and plays on the football team. This is his first musical theater production, and he is enjoying singing and feeling
alive. When he's not singing or playing football, Dustin likes hanging out with his friends.
DUSTIN MICKOW (Ensemble) is a member of the Wilson Varsity Chorale, and plays on the football team. This is his first musical theater production, and he is enjoying singing and feeling
alive. When he's not singing or playing football, Dustin likes hanging out with his friends.
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PRODUCTION STAFF BIOS
RYLEE ASHCRAFT (Patty) loves being active by being a member of the GirlsÊ Golf team,
participating in choir and being involved in the Best Buddies Club. She is so excited to be
finishing out her four years at Wilson by being in GREASE! She has always had a love for
musical theater and is so excited that Wilson is able to put on a show this year. She is so grateful for the support that Musical Theatre West has provided to Wilson. Enjoy the show!
K.C. GUSSLER (Director/Choreographer)
K.C. is A 30-year veteran of both the theatre and film, Mr. Gussler began his formal training
in performing at the young age of seven-years-old. He began his professional career as one of
ten young tap dancing boys in the MGM film „Pennies from Heaven‰ starring Steve Martin
and Bernadette Peters. He continued his training throughout the Los Angeles area and by
sixteen was the youngest member to join the Las Vegas production of A CHORUS LINE. At
age 21 he made his Broadway debut in the 1991 Tony Award-winning revival of GYPSY starring Tyne Daly. His directing and choreographic credits include HELLO, DOLLY! for
Moonlight Amphitheatre, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF for Theatre League and the Civic Light
Opera of South Bay Cities, YOUÊRE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN for Sacramento
Music Circus, DAMN YANKEES and SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS for Torrance Theatre Company, CURTAINS and LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA for Musical Theatre University, MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, CRAZY FOR YOU, SWINGTIME CANTEEN, CABARET,
ME & MY GIRL and GEORGE M! for Bakersfield Music Theatre, GOOD NEWS and
SINGINÊ IN THE RAIN for Hamilton Academy of Music in Los Angeles, SHOW BOAT and
THE MUSIC MAN for Santa Barbara CLO, 42ND STREET for Southern Arizona CLO, THE
MOST HAPPY FELLA and the world premiere of BRIEF SHINING MOMENT for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, JERRYÊS GIRLS for the Arvada Performing Arts Center in Denver, CABARET, JOSEPH⁄ and, and YOUÊRE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN for the
Dell Center in Austin. Mr. Gussler is the three-time winner of the B. Iden Payne, Austin Theatre CriticÊs award for his direction and choreography. For three years, Mr. Gussler served as
the Academy Artistic Director for Austin Musical Theatre and Ballet AustinÊs Musical Theatre
Laboratory. Throughout the years, Mr. Gussler has had a long affiliation with the Walt Disney
Company performing for Disneyland, Walt Disney World and Tokyo Disneyland. K.C. choreographed and performed the show „Tap Happy Two‰ for the opening of Tokyo DisneySea
as well as choreographing „MickeyÊs Trick or Treat on the Street Halloween Cavalcade‰ at
DisneyÊs California Adventure. Currently he is a resident choreographer for the Disneyland
Resort in Anaheim.
SLATER ASTLE (Kenickie) is a sophomore, enjoys performing and is excited to be in this
production of GREASE. Most recently, he played Frankie Valli in BROADWAY HITS OF
THE 2000s and Troy Bolton in HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL. He was a lead singer in Rock
Band-Battle of the Bands, he sings in several choirs, and is currently a tenor in WilsonÊs
Chamber Singers. He plays the piano and enjoys video games.
ELIEZAR BERDUGO (Doody) was born on February 6, 1994 and has two younger brothers and one older sister. It wasnÊt until last year that he became interestingly involved in musical theatre. His first production was INTO THE WOODS and he had a great experience playing the Wolf and one of the Princes. HeÊs had more experience in singing since he is currently
involved in his churchÊs choir. He is excited and very proud to be part of GREASE and the
cast, and thanks the teachers and people who are helping to put up an awesome show!
SANDY BLAZER (Miss Lynch) Thanks to Mr. Heard for giving her this chance! Being a
principal is just a side job while she awaits discovery in musical theater. She is hoping that the
production of GREASE is the beginning of her quest for the Tony Award!
THOMAS BLOCKER (Roger) is a freshman. He has appeared in BYE, BYE BIRDIE,
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS and other productions at church and school. When he is not
performing on stage, Thomas enjoys singing with the Chamber Singers and with his church
choir. Thomas would like to thank his family and friends for their continued support.
KAHLO BUFFINGTON (Eugene) knows that Eugene is not the coolest guy on campus,
but heÊs still a big part of Rydell High. Eugene and he are totally different because he plays
football for Wilson and heÊs not a nerd, but theyÊre also very much alike because they both
have no fear of what people think of them.
ANDREW BUSHONG (Sonny) is a senior at Wilson, is the head of the Musical Theatre
Club, Homecoming King, and holds many other leadership positions on campus all while
maintaining a 4.3 GPA. He can currently play six instruments, sings in the choir at school,
danced for several years, and is currently in a band named „The Anachronisms.‰ One of his
dreams is to leave a legacy here at Wilson and he hopes that will be accomplished by the continuing revival of musicals here at Wilson after this year. Andrew's credits include Go
Fame's CINDERELLA (2010) (King) and OCCT's GREASE (2008) (Sonny). He would like to
thank his choir director Curtis Heard and his friend Erin Alford for their extreme dedication
to helping this show become a reality.
VIRGINIA SIEGLER (Assistant Director/Choreographer)
Virginia is very excited to be working with Wilson, Musical Theatre West, and most of all such
an amazing group of young artists. Virginia has been involved in both professional and youth
theater for the last ten years. Her recent credits include performing in MY FAIR LADY, CELEBRATE!, and THE WIZARD OF OZ all of which were with Austin Musical Theater in Texas.
Her choreography credits include such productions as DAMN YANKEES, CURTAINS, and
SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK! Virginia hopes there are many more productions to come!
CURTIS HEARD (Musical Director)
Curtis Heard has been the choir director at Wilson since 1992. He is also the choir director at
First Congregational Church in Long Beach. He has been musical director and/or pianist for
many musical theater productions including ANYTHING GOES, FIDDLER ON THE
ROOF, YOUÊRE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, GYPSY and OKLAHOMA! He has
performed with Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities and the Pacific Symphony, and composed music for original productions at the REDCAT, Bootleg Theater, and California Grand
Plaza.
WILLIAM PRUETT (Stage Manager)
William is currently pursuing an MFA in Stage Management at the University of California,
Irvine, to be completed in 2012. He received his BA in Theatre from Vanguard University in
2009. Professional credits include GREATER TUNA, BULLSHOT CRUMMOND and LOVE
LETTERS at ACTC. Educational credits include THE CRUCIBLE, CYRANO DE BERGERAC and THE THREEPENNY OPERA at UCI.
We are so proud of
you Jayson!!
CAST OF CHARACTERS
Danny Zuko
Sandy Dumbrowski
Rizzo
Frenchy
Marty
Jan
Kenickie
Doody
Roger
Sonny
Patty
Cha-Cha
Eugene
Johnny Casino
Teen Angel
Miss Lynch
Vince Fontaine
Prom Soloist
Jayson Ziegenhagen
Jordyn Kazaroff
Kelli Normand
Marysol Rojo
Danielle Hall
Brittany Lockett
Slater Astle
Eliezer Berdugo
Thomas Blocker
Andrew Bushong
Rylee Ashcraft
Elyse Jones
Kahlo Buffington
Daniel Scipio
Demitrius Torres
Sandy Blazer
Steve Wille
Rebecca Berry
Ensemble Deborah Berry, Rebecca Berry,
Robert Boyer, Kahlo Buffington
Sandra Carr-Richardson,
Mainor Chamale, Mikaela Davis
Nickey Finn, Karina Gomez,
Elyse Jones, Michelle Magana,
Dustin Mickow, Daniel Scipio,
Demitrius Torres
You are our
Grease Lightning!!
Love Mom, Dad,
Hailey & Logan
SYNOPSIS OF SCENES
The time is 1958.
ACT I
ACT II
Scene 1: Rydell High School
Scene 1: The High School Hop
Scene 2: The High School Cafeteria
Scene 2: Outside the Burger Palace
Scene 3: A Hallway in the High School
Scene 3: The Twi-Light Drive-In
Scene 4: Marty's Bedroom
Scene 4: Jan's Basement
Scene 5: A Street
Scene 5: Inside the Burger Palace
Scene 6: Cheerleader Practice
Scene 7: A Deserted Section of the Park
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Wilson High School and Musical Theatre West are extremely grateful to the following who have given financial support to this production of GREASE:
Ackerman Family/Evalyn M. Bauer Foundation
Robyn Applebaum
Arts Council for Long Beach
Tom & Donna Bennett
Graham & Mary Bothwell
Linda Brown & Tim Heinemann
Joseph & Kathleen Casanova
WomanÊs City Club
of Long Beach
Richard Clemons
Mark & Lisa Cochrane
La Moyne Freed
Elizabeth Handley
Cynthia Heistand
Jaclyn Hill
Chris & Michele Hoff
Kathleen Jardine
Maryn Kaczorowski
Don Knabe, L.A. County Board of Supervisors
Katherine Koppel
Dian Morris
Jim Rae
Skip & Lorna Rowland
Richard Neri & Kurt Schulzman
Robert Sciortino
WILSON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1955
Dianne Barkis (Barrett)
Emily Sue Benson (Ward)
Norman & Nikki Benson (Alderson)
Jean Bixby Smith
Ronald & Janice Dong (Brown)
Karl & Fay Dreher (Pearson)
Judy Edson (Ware)
Margaret Gould (Mix)
Donald & Carol Hardwick (Schwenn)
Sue Ellen Holleman (Dikeman)
Barbara Lopp (Bower)
Dona Malan
Ann Morales (Artman)
Diane Oliver (Felchlin)
Jack & Darlene Quinn (Busby)
Joni Rehnborg (Balling)
Bob & Julieta Rumsey (Marlowe)
Ann Russell (Thompson)
Robert & Carol Senske (Young)
Joseph & Gwenn Steins
Linda Strong (Wood)
Carol Tielsch (McGrew)
Ben West
Merideth Wiberg (Green)
WILSON HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 1959
Barbara Bixby Blackwell
Ruth Padway Kaller
Meredith Meals (Seapy)
Kenneth & Judith Trossen (Lang)
Michael & Sheila Watson (Bixler)
Congratulations
and
Break a Leg!
Congratulates Jordyn Kazaroff
as Sandy Dumbrowski in the Wilson High School/Musical Theatre West production of GREASE!!
We love you Jordyn!
Love, Papa, Grammy, Uncle Bob & Aunt Olga
Uncle Rick, Aunt Rebecca, Aunt Jenny & Uncle George
Al & Marnos
Lelesi
Terry and Mom
10711 S. Alameda St. PO Box 396
Lynwood, CA 90262-0040
323-564-6656 Fax: 323-564-5842
[email protected]
www.joneslumber.com WILSON HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE CLUB
in collaboration with MUSICAL THEATRE WEST
present
Book, Music and Lyrics by
JIM JACOBS and WARREN CASEY
MUSICAL THEATRE WEST BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Marnos Lelesi
Director/Choreographer
K.C. GUSSLER
Musical Director
CURTIS HEARD
President
Bob Dominguez
Lucy Daggett
Jim Choura
Vice President, Finance/Treasurer
Vice President, Governance
Vice President, Marketing
Steve Conley
Joan Wells
John Montgomery
Vice President, Funds Development
Vice President, Long Range Planning
Secretary
Julie Knabe
Lucia Kos
Shari Nemirow
Bev Cook
Cindy Costello
Tom Gillespie
Mary Ellen Kilsby
Pat DeRouen
Barbara Bixby Blackwell
Gary Cooper
Guild President
Dick Ramseyer
Myra Weiss
Technical Director
RON MAHAN
MTW Technical Director
JIM T. MORA
Stage Manager
WILLIAM PRUETT
Lighting Designer
JEAN-YVES TESSIER
Sound Designer
JULIE FERRIN
Costumer
KARI DAVIS
Footlighters President
MUSICAL THEATRE WEST BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Assistant Choreographer
VIRGINIA STEIGLER
Vocal Coach
DENNIS CASTELLANO
Sets Provided by
FCLO MUSIC THEATRE
MTW Education/Outreach Coordinator
SARI ROSE POLL
Joe Moore
Chair
Don Black
Judy McNulty Black
Kathy Baker Campbell
Richard Carpenter
Howard Davis
Nancy Gaines
Dr. Donald J. Greco
Terry Marté Greco
Patricia Grisham
Shell Grossman
Jon Hall
Laura Killingsworth
Len Lovett
Richard Neri
Dottie Reiner
Ken Reiner
Kurt Schulzman
Arlene Solomon
Madalyne Ursano
MUSICAL THEATRE WEST COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL
George & Gloria Deukmejian, Beverly OÊNeill
Co-Chairs
Gary DeLong
Steve Goodling
Randy Gordon
Cam Killingsworth
Bonnie Lowenthal
Jane Netherton
Donna Reckseen
Chris Steinhauser
Doris Topsy-Elvord
Mike Walter
MARCH 18-19, 2011
Wilson High School Auditorium, Long Beach, CA
GREASE is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
45 West 25th Street, New York, NY 10010 ~ www.samuelfrench.com
Long Beach Unified School District
WILSON CLASSICAL HIGH SCHOOL
A California Distinguished School
4400 East Tenth Street
Long Beach, California 90804
(562) 433-0481 FAX (562) 433-2731
Welcome to our production of GREASE! We are so excited to share this performance with you! It has been many years since Wilson has staged a musical. Thanks to
the amazing support of Musical Theater West, Curtis Heard, our actors and our parent volunteers, we are proud to bring you an evening of theater that you won't soon
forget.
Sandy Blazer (aka Miss Lynch) & Lew Kerns
Principals
Welcome to GREASE, a joint collaboration between Musical Theatre
West and Wilson High SchoolÊs Musical Theatre Club. It was just
last year that we learned that although Wilson had a Musical Theatre
Club of almost 100 members, it had been almost ten years since the
school had produced a musical. We began meeting with 2009-2010
Club President Erin Alford, 2010-2011 Club President Andrew
Bushong and Vocal Music Director Curtis Heard to see if there was
interest in working towards a fully-produced musical. Out first meeting with the students last spring attracted 90 kids who eagerly told us
theyÊd love to do a show! Early this fall another meeting was held
and plans were launched for GREASE with MTW providing the
funds and expertise to produce the show. MTW is so proud of what the students
have accomplished during these past six weeks of rehearsal.
We are especially grateful to our Director/Choreographer K.C. Gussler and his assistant Virginia Seigler for guiding the students through this process. A special thank
you to Curtis Heard for his vision in keeping this project moving forward as well as
serving as Musical Director and Faculty Advisor. We also want to express our deep
appreciation to Ron Mahan and his crew for handling the technical needs of the
production.
A very special thank you to our friends in the community who helped raise the
funds necessary to produce this show, and especially to Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe for matching the funds raised for providing this wonderful opportunity for the students.
We also want to acknowledge the contributions of the parents who are helping behind the scenes in so many ways!
We hope you enjoy the show and appreciate the efforts of so many in making this
eveningÊs performance possible.
Paul Garman
Executive Director/Producer, Musical Theatre West
SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
WILSON HIGH SCHOOL PARENT COMMITTEES
Parent Coordinator Kathy McDonnell
Fundraising Janet Ziegenhagen, Barbara Bushong
Stephanie Rasmussen
Hospitality Lisa Astle, Carolyn Blocker, Kathleen Normand
Costumes Kari Davis, Tiffany Ashcraft, Laura Carr
Tech Kari Davis, Kathy McDonnell, Linda Midgett
Mark Ziegenhagen, Bill Perry, Drew Ashcraft
WILSON HIGH SCHOOL CREW
Cody Em, Mary Stieben
David DeHaven
David Letona
Forrest Rowels, Jake McDaniel
MacKenzy Tea, Chris Harris
Matthew Medina, Brayan Rodriguez
Moe Jones, Robbin Vanna,
Jimmy Draper, Jason Levario,
Edgar Punzo, Joe Schaffer,
Freddy Chinkathuk, Soso Khon,
Jesse Ramirez, Charles Te
Alumni Stage Technicians Doug Castillo, Breanna Doll-Brevins,
Urian Sarim, Joseph Allen
Properties Salvador Ramos
Assistant Stage Managers
Master Lighting Technician
Lighting Technician
Sound Technicians
Master Carpenter
Spotlight Technicians
Stage Crew
MUSICAL THEATRE WEST STAFF
Executive Director/Producer
Artistic Director/Producer
General Manager
Production Manager
Marketing Coordinator
Dir. of Comm./Public Relations
Box Office Manager
Assistant Box Office Manager
Subscriptions Coordinator
Education/Outreach Coordinator
Facilities Staff/Crew Chief
Paul Garman
Steven Glaudini
Daniel Thomas
Mary Ritenhour
Michael Betts
Gigi Fusco Meese
Robert Decker
Sam Cavanaugh
Stephanie Pacheco
Sari Rose Poll
Jim T. Mora
SPECIAL THANKS TO
Sandy Blaser, Curtis Heard, Eric Messerschmidt, Davina Keiser, Steve Wille,
FCLO Music Theatre, Kathy McDonnell, Erin Alford, Joe Sopo, RubyÊs
Diner, Super Mex Restaurants, Pickup Stix, Beach Club Sports Bar & Grill,
California Pizza Kitchen, Shannon Mulvaney, Lin Sanchez, Larry & Lorraine
Gilleland, Diane Barkauskas