Chartiers Valley High School Department of Performing Arts Presents

Chartiers Valley High School Auditorium November 10, 11, 12, 13

7:30 pm

a new romantic comedy 

The Plot

Almost, Maine is a hilarious series of scenes displaying the amorous exploits of residents in an imaginary, out-of-the-way town in northern Maine. This highly acclaimed production appeared off-Broadway in 2005 and continues to receive honors from coast to coast.

Director’s Thank You

Thank you to Connor McRory – You have been an incredible asset to the theater department. Your dedication and passion are unprecedented by any other student and it will no doubt be a millennium before there is another one like you. I know your incredible talent and tenacity will propel you to the stars! Thank you to Abby Daum, Sarah McGough and Victoria Petrovych for all of the dedication, determination and hard work. The players, and the crew for an incredible experience – I have never laughed so much during any other fall play production. Terri Flynn, Amy Wodnicki, Tom Samosky, Edie Berg, Leighann Triebsch, Joyce Ramella, Janet Thornton, Nancy Hayes, Al McGill anfor all of the help and understanding. Thank you to the members of Chartiers Valley Administration and the members of the Chartiers Valley School Board for their continued support and interest inPerforming Arts Department at Chartiers Valley.

Courtney Phillips Stage Crew As a two year member of art/stage crew, Courtney enjoys painting the various sets and watching the play come together. In addition to art crew, she si atow year member of National Honor Society, a four year member of French Club, and has participated in communty service in South Dakota and Ohio. Her hobbies include writign, reading, music, drawing and meetign peoprl. Courtney attributes her great tiems at CV to those who motivate her to do better, including friends and several members of the faculty. She plans to attend college next fall. Katie Vercek Marvalyn This is Katie’s third year in the fall play. Her previous roles were a dirt merchant in The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, and in The Jungle Book she was a monkey, as well part of the snake. In addition to the play, Katie is also a member of the Drill Team, National Honor Society, Renaissance Club, orchestra, musical, Showcase, and Thespian Society. Katie has enjoyed every minute on the CV Stage, and she will miss it very much.

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Cara Minahan Rhonda Cara is a born and raised Rennerdale native. Cara has spent her high school career acting and performing the CV’s stage, and while she is sad about leaving so many memories there, she is so excited for final fall play experience. It has been a long journey in her acting career, from the infamous “Lil Red from Da Hood” to Kaa the stuttering snake, and now tough tomboy Rhonda. Besides being a proud Thespian, Cara is a two year writer of the Charvialiant, three year member of L.I.F.E. group, performs in the spring musical and is a girls lacrosse veteran. Cara loves fall, her dog, snowboarding, listening to music, reading, photography and going to youth group. Cara sees herself traveling the world. After graduation, Cara hopes to attend the University of Pittsburgh in Johnstown, Edinboro University, or Penn State Erie to study psychology specializing in theater or art therapy, and eventually become a child therapist with a minor in visual arts. Rosemary Moore Stage Crew Rosemary worked on the backdrop during last year’s Jungle Book. The experience was inspiring and brought her back to work on this year’s show. She had so much fun helping with the sets this year, she wished she would have helped out more before her senior year. Besides helping backstage, Rosemary is the president of the French Club, and a member of National Honor Society. Next fall, Rosemary plans on attending Mercyhurst College and duel major in Art Therapy and Art Education.

The Cast

Prologue, Interlogue, Epilogue Her Heart Ginette Pete Glory East

Alexandra Goldstein Casey Madden Sierra Miller Mike Davilla Kelly Evangelista Jesse Griffin Samantha Brunner Connor Fleck

Sad and Glad Waitress Jimmy Sandrine

Alexandra Karsesnick Jesse Griffin Andrea Karsesnick Grace Nowak Matt Guerry Leah Conover

This Hurts Marvalyn Steve

Katie Vercek Connor McRory Dalesha Warne Casey Madden

Getting It Back Gayle Lendall

Rocki Boulis Matt Guerry Gina Thornberg Mike Davilla

Where it Went Marci Phil

Lauren Johnson Mike Davilla Cassidy Cooper Connor McRory

Story of Hope Hope A Man

Sabrina Volpe Casey Madden Sami Caun Connor Fleck

Seeing the Thing Rhonda Dave

Kelsey Gundel Connor McRory Cara Minahan Matt Guerry

The Crew Director/Producer Heidi Fiorentini Student Director Connor McRory Lighting Designer Mimi Exler Stage Management Sarah McGough, Abby Daum Student Technical Director Victoria Petrovych Set Construction John Forton, Victoria Petrovych, Heidi Fiorentini Props Heidi Fiorentini, Mindy Masella, Lighting Mimi Exler, Victoria Petrovych Sound Gavin Calgaro, George Copetas Flies Danial Ahmed The Crew Sarah McGough, Abby Daum, Victoria Petrovych Danial Ahmed, Gavin Calgaro, George Copetas, Alex Daum Rachel Finney, Alex Karsesnick, Robert Larimer, Mindy Masella Greg Markiw, Rosemary Moore, Courtney Phillps

"Life's a stage and

- Kelly Hurst

Melinda Massella Stage Crew Some of Melinda Massella’s most fond moments at CV have taken place backstage at the fall play. For the last four years, she has collect props, painted backdrops, and completed various odd jobs. “It has been an honor to work and grow with my fellow seniors, as well as Miss F,” she says. Melinda knows there is never a dull moment on the CV stage and she is going to miss the unique moments shared backstage during shows. Next fall Melinda plans to attend Mercyhurst College, where she hopes to contribute to the theater program and major in Art Therapy Connor McRory Steve, Phil, Dave This is Connor’s first production on the CV stage. Splitting his time between being the quarterback on the football team, and volunteering in third world countries, Connor also enjoys hosting his monthly crochet meetings. Connor is an active member of the German Club, Thespian Society, and baby rabies awareness. After high school, Connor plans on attending Julliard for a degree in bowling, and Harvard for his graduate degree in aeronautic bio-diesel engineering. Connor is extremely excited about Almost, Maine and would like to thank Heidi for all her guidance and support. Love you gurl. You bad lie so. Work *snap*

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Lauren “Diva” Johnson Marci Lauren has happily been a member of the fall play for all four years of her high school career. She is a four year member of the musical, a member of National Honor Society, RenaissSociety and Showcase. Each year fall play has been a unique and fusay she is her happiest when she is on stage and she feels this play, in particular, has truly been an amazing experience. She plans to attend college and go wherever the wind takes her. A few closing thoughts…”you bad lie so…” Alexandra Karsesnick Stage Crew This is Alex’s second year on stage crew and her first year as a performer. She enjoys learning from the stage crew and prefers to attend daily. She enjoys working with the cast and crew, and will miss it when she is gone. Alex would like to thank Miss Fiorentini and the rest of the cast and crew for their support. Most of all, she would like to thank her family, especially her mother and sister for their loving support. I love you both very much!

The Play

Act 1

Prologue – a young coupleother for the first time

Her Heart – a beautiful w

Sad and Glad – a man and a woman let go of the past

This Hurts – two people find love in a laundry room

Getting it Back – a young couple decides whether or not to call it quits

Interlogue – still waiting

There will be fifteen minute intermission.

Act 2

Where it Went – one couple wonders where love went

Story of Hope – a young girl takes a chance at an old love

Seeing the Thing – a young man takes a chance with his best friend

Epilogue – a reunion

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This is Andrea’s third fall play. Last year she was both Akela and a Kite in the Jungle Book. Andrea has also performed with Carnegie Performing Arts Center and with CPAC. She could have been seen as the Swallow in Thas well as Aladdin in Aladdin. Shi s a three year member of National Honor Society and is currently ThespiaSecretary. In her spare time, other than being on stage, she enjoys shoppin, drawing and painting. Theater has had a profound impact on her high school career and she will really miss it. After high school, Andrea plans to attend Point Park University to pursue a major in either Psychology, English, Journalism, or History.

Robert Larimer Stage Crew Robbie Larimer is the fall play’s sweetheart. He brings the sunshine to the back stage, and captures the hearts of all the members of the cast…or maybe just one member. He decided to join the crew after his brother, John, graduated. Robert has not been able to fill his brother’s shoes, but at least he tries. His other passions include ballroom dancing and watching American Idol. He is truly grateful for the memories and friends he has made on stage crew.

Seniors ‘11 Nancy Abubaker Stage Crew Nancy is a first year member of the stage crew. She has enjoyed painting the set with her friends as well as interacting with the stage crew. After high school, she plans on attending either Duquesne University or the University of Pittsburgh to study pre-med and later to become a cardiologist. Sami6Kelsey GundelCaun Hope & Rhonda Sami6Kelsey was a biomedical miracle to hit the CV stage. She has absolutely zero experience on stage or in the theater yet she strives to be the number one actress in the 21st century. Being in the play this year is a big step for Sami6Kelsey. She usually does not talk to anyone but herself because many view her as too beautiful with whom to talk. She found her hidden talent and potential this summer, in a meeting with Ke$ha. Some of Sami6Kelsey’s inspirations are Connor McRory, Shakira, and Britney Spears. After high school, Sami6Kelsey will be attending The School of Beautiful People, and educating young children on pedestrian safety.

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I cannot believe you all are seniors!!!!!! I still remember when Kelsey came to see me about Little Women and asked how she could improve her two lines in the play. Thank you so much for all the wonderful memories and one –liners nobody else will understand – “You bad lie so,” “I know you in that corn field,” etc. Never before has there been a group with such initiative, and for lack of an AP

word, gumption. I have such admiration and respect for all of you. You will be missed. – Thanks for all of the laughter - Best of luck to you next year! - Miss F.