Welcome to the Highlands High School production of

March 2, 3 & 4, 2012Highlands High School Auditorium

Based on a Disney Channel Original Movie Written by Peter Barsocchini

Book by David Simpatico

Songs by Matthew Gerrard and Robbie Nevil; Ray Cham, Greg Cham and Andrew Seeley; Randy Petersen and Kevin Quinn; Andy Dodd and Adam Watts; Bryan Louiselle;

David N. Lawrence and Faye Greenberg; Jamie Houston

Music Adapted, Arranged and Produced by Bryan Louiselle

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While on their family vacations, high school jock and basketball star Troy and brainy

Gabriella - two teens who are worlds apart - meet. During a karaoke contest (Start of

Something New) they discover their love for singing, and an interest in each other. After

vacation, Troy discovers that Gabriella is the new girl at East High. Still a bit inspired by their

holiday vacation performance, Troy and Gabriella both decide to audition for the school musi-

cal. Troy's best friend Chad and Gabriella's new friend Taylor discourage them from carrying

out their plans. Troy comes to his senses and immerses himself back into basketball and the

championship (Get'cha Head in the Game). Taylor does some online research and discov-

ers Gabriella is a scholastic superstar and quickly recruits her for the decathalon competition.

Sharpay and Ryan - the ruling school play stars - are also gearing up for yet anoth-

er starring role in the school musical, and they've made it very clear that everyone else bet-

ter stay out of their way! Auditions begin and all the hopefuls try out for Ms. Darbus, East

High's English and Drama teacher (What I've Been Looking For). Not knowing each other's

plan, both Troy and Gabriella decide to secretly audition and sneak into the school theatre -

but too late, the auditions have just ended. Kelsi, the show's student composer, feels sorry for

them, and at Troy's request, plays the song for them to sing together (What I’ve Been

Looking For Reprise). Ms. Darbus just happens to hear their performance and gives them

a callback. Well, Sharpay is furious! How dare they break the “rules” of East High! The whole

school agrees and everyone chimes in during a lunch break (Stick to the Status Quo).

As everyone is busy practicing for callbacks, Sharpay is plotting her revenge, the

basketball team wants their star player back, and the scholastic team wants their new braini-

ac to help them win the decathalon. After Chad and Taylor’s plan to win their friends back

seems to have worked, Gabriella is crushed that Troy would turn his back on her and their

singing dreams (When There Was Me and You).

Eventually, Chad and Taylor feel terrible that they’ve manipulated their friends for

their own selfish needs and confess to Troy and Gabriella – they put their heads together to

help win the basketball game, the decathalon and hopefully get them over to the callbacks

just in time. Sharpay and Ryan pull off a polished performance (Bop to the Top) and are a

shoe-in for the starring roles. Once again, Troy and Gabriella arrive too late for their callback,

due to Sharpay’s conniving plans and are out of the running. But the whole school rallies

behind them and they pull off a fantastic performance (Breaking Free). Sharpay’s iciness

melts away and the whole school comes together as winners (We’re All in This Together).

About HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL

AcknowledgementsHighlands School Board

Dr. Joseph Latess, SuperintendentMr. Patrick Graczyk, Assistant to the Superintendent

Highlands Administrators & SupervisorsHigh School Principals: Ms. Cathy Russo & Mr. Shawn Bennis

Highlands Music DepartmentHighlands Security & Custodial Staffs

Parent Volunteers

KC&C Printing for helping with T-shirts

Kittanning High Schoolfor use of their

Wildcats mascot costumeand basketball uniforms

On behalf of the Highlands High School MusicalTheater, it is our honor to be the first school in the regionto present Disney's High School Musical: On Stage!

This classic story has something for studentsand parents alike to enjoy, with characters we can relateto. We sought a musical that would become a full schoolproduction. We found a musical that showcased that allmembers of society: whether a jock, brainiac, outcast orthespian, everyone can come together for a commongood. These familiar themes are brought to life withinthis musical. The production creates a theatrical presen-tation for all ages that is both familiar and innovative.

On a personal note, I am humbled by the oppor-tunity to be part of this production, my second as direc-tor, since I graduated from Highlands in 2003. I vividlyrecall the excitement as a student performing in produc-tions with excellent teachers and mentors. Together withall the staff and volunteers, our goal has been to providethe opportunity for our students to have a similar experi-ence that they will always remember as they continue togrow and learn throughout their lives.

Our incredibly talented and dedicated cast, pro-duction staff, crew, and designers have worked tremen-dously hard and spent countless hours to present thisshow. Our amazing technical team embraced the chal-lenge of this type of production for our audience's enjoy-ment. We are extremely proud that our entire cast, pro-duction staff, creative team and crew are students, staff,and community members of our school district. In addi-tion, we have creatively brought on board this year theHighlands Football Coach, Basketball Players,Cheerleaders, and Marching Band to play cameo roles inthe musical. As a result, it’s like life imitating art! We areactually living the life, and putting together a High SchoolMusical within a High School Musical.

It is quite rare in educational theater to assemblean entire production staff “in house” as we do atHighlands. The result of all of the hard work and talentwill do more than entertain you for an evening. Watchclosely, and be mesmerized by the depth of the charac-ters and the talent you watch on stage.

As the world famous imagineer, Walt Disney,once said, “You can dream, create, design and build, butit requires people to make the dream a reality.”

the directorA Note from

the producers

A Note from

It has been our honor and our pleasure tohelp bring the magic of musical theater to theHighlands High School auditorium. We are blessedto have had a talented and gifted group of youngpeople and adults who work countless hours toshare with you the story line, the orchestration, thevocals, the set, the technical aspects, and thescene changes of over 20 years!

All of the hundreds of students and staffinvolved put forth a tremendous effort! We thank allof them for that! As we present another wonderfulmusical performance, Disney’s High SchoolMusical: On Stage!, we know you will enjoy andbe thrilled with the efforts of all involved.

Thank you all for being a part of the mem-ories, thank you all for continuing to support thesegreat performances, and thank you to all of thosestudents, staff, and adults who have helped makeall of the magic possible. Sit back, relax, and enjoythe show!

- Michael Zeiler

- Deb Lehew &Kristine Hrivnak

Welcome!

THANKSSpecial

Janet ArmstrongKristine HrivnakChristine Spece Diana MagnantiPam SwierczewskiJennifer LuzikDanielle’s Hair SalonPolished to PerfectionMichael ZeilerJill CassidyBeauty and Bath SalonCarrie FoxLaura ThimonsPam MillerHighlands Athletic Department:

Matt Bonislawski & Maria HelgertPajer’s Floral Shop

Sean Dicer PhotosLittle Caesars Pizza ShopAnchor InnDeb LehewFox’s PizzaSam’s ClubSubwayEat ‘n Park RestaurantsJennifer GoldbergMusical Cast and Crew Musical Production Staff Tarentum StationJ & S PizzaCzekalski Real EstateCapri Restaurant

Olive GardenWendy’sFive Guys Burger and FriesPhillippi’s PizzeriaPizza HutA & B PizzaDo Drop InnMarnie KosmalKathy BlackJustine Long-MeyersPass & SeymourAllegheny Safe & LockArnold’s HardwareAllegheny LumberGina Selden

Sincere thanks to our community friends and corporate sponsors for theirgenerous donations and monetary gifts to our Sweethearts Prom

fundraiser and to the musical production.

Mr. Bill Heasley for donating basketballsJeff Karaica, Sean Dicer, and Sam Albert for helping recruit Basketball Players and equipmentMelissa Bernath for pre-game and halftime show with the Highlands Varsity Competition CheerleadersDr. Vince Lawrence and Alex Slaughter for their musical knowledge, skills, help, and support with the showOur Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament School & St. Joseph’s HS for lending and donating props

Teresa Emeloff's and Renae Yoder’s High School Art Classes in addition to the Set Design and DecorationCrew for helping bring the set to life!

Katie McCue and Jeffrey McLafferty for use of the classroom chemistry equipment for propsJody Shumaker and Deb Lehew for helping organize the concessionsKristine Hrivnak for coordinating fundraisingMarine Kosmal for organizing the cast partyGrandview, Heights, and High School for use of school furniture for propsTracy Klein and Busy Beaver for paint and paint brushes for the set decor

Sincere Appreciation to:

songsScenes &

Act IScene I: East High School Steps (and Ski Lodge) - Monday, 7:45am

Wildcat Cheer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EnsembleStart of Something New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Troy, Gabriella, Ensemble

Scene 2: Ms. Darbus’ Homeroom - Monday, 8:00amScene 3: Hallway - Monday, 8:15amScene 4: Gym - Monday, 8:30am

Get’cha Head in the Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Troy, Coach Bolton, Jocks, Cheerleaders, Dance Team, High School & Elementary Basketball Teams

Get’cha Head in the Game Reprise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .High School & Elementary Basketball TeamsScene 5: Chemistry Lab - Monday, 2:00pmScene 6: Theater - Monday, 3:00pmScene 7: Theater - Tuesday, 3:00pm

Auditions (Bop to the Top / What I’ve Been Looking For) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thespians, Ms. DarbusWhat I’ve Been Looking For . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ryan, SharpayWhat I’ve Been Looking For Reprise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Troy, Gabriella

Scene 8: Various Places at East High - Wednesday MorningCellular Fusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chad, Taylor, Ensemble

Scene 9: Cafeteria - Wednesday, NoonStick to the Status Quo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ensemble

Act IIScene 1: Rooftop Garden - Wednesday, 12:30pm

I Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Troy, GabriellaScene 2: Sharpay’s Locker - Wednesday, 12:30pmScene 3: Hallway of East High - Wednesday, 1:00pm

Wildcat Cheer Reprise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cheerleaders, Dance TeamScene 4: Gym - Wednesday, 3:30pmScene 5: Locker Room / Lab - Wednesday, 4:00pm

Counting On You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jocks, BrainiacsScene 6: Isolated Spaces of East High - Wednesday Evening

When There Was Me and You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gabriella, Troy, Jocks, BrainiacsScene 7: Rehearsal Room - Thursday, 12:30pm Scene 8: Theater - Thursday, 12:45pm

Start of Something New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Troy, GabriellaScene 9: Hallway of East High - Thursday, 1:00pm

We’re All in This Together (short version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chad, Taylor, Kelsi, SeniorsScene 10: Locker Room & Gym / Theater / Lab - Friday, 3:00pm

Bop to the Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sharpay, Ryan, Jocks, BrainiacsBreaking Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Troy, Gabriella, Ensemble

Scene 11: East High - Friday, 5:00pmWe’re All in This Together Reprise / Finale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EnsembleCurtain Call “MegaMix” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ensemble

Intermission ~Wildcats Pep Band & Competition Cheerleaders

You Are the Music in Me, Now or Never

Pre-Show Performance ~ Wildcats Pep Band and the Varsity Competition CheerleadersWhat Time Is It, Now or Never, Can I Have This Dance

Post-Show Performance ~ Wildcats Pep Band ~ Breaking Free, We’re All in This Together

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL on stage

Company ManagerDeb Lehew

Stage ManagersKristine HrivnakDeb Lehew

Vocal DirectorMichael Zeiler

Orchestra & Pep Band DirectorMatthew D. Beresik

Technical DirectorJay Morgan

Assistant Technical DirectorRick Wirth

ChoreographyMegan GrupacMichael Zeiler

Feature DancersChoreographyMegan Grupac

Set Design & DecorationTeresa Emeloff

CostumesRobin Davis

MakeupParent Volunteers

Set ConstructionCoordinatorJay Morgan

DirectorMichael Zeiler

ProducersKristine Hrivnak Deb Lehew

Ticket ManagerRobin Davis

Publicity, Media,Promotional Materials,Programs, Cast PhotosMisty ChybrzynskiJennifer Goldberg

Student DirectorsKelsey AbbottSamantha Kovach

staffProduction

east high

&Cliques

Troy Bolton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nathanael NulphGabriella Montez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Julia SeldenSharpay Evans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tabitha SmithRyan Evans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ian MeyersChad Danforth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ben GroveZeke Baylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul GemperleinTaylor McKessie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jennifer CoxMartha Cox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sarah TadyKelsi Neilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Katelyn SmithJackie Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Libby PapariellaMs. Darbus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alaura Anderson

*understudy - Francesca FerranteCoach Bolton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. Sam Albert

CharactersofCast Roles

Ensemble Roles

Dance TeamIsabella Augustine

Lauren GezoSara Helgert

Alexis McKrisky

Wildcats CheerleadersEmily Anuszek

Elizabeth BonifatiAleksia Gray Caitlin Klein

Teia LobaughJenna Mriso

Amber Reigard

The JocksJason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Derek Rose

The ThespiansJames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Christian KovacsSusan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brittney Smith Cathy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Melina KingAlana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Becca HanbyCyndra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michelle Kisiel

The BrainiacsKratnoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Emma Hanby

The Skater DudesRipper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maranda MoserMongo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lillie McHenry

AdultsKaraoke, M.C. . . . . . . . . . . . .Emily RankinMs. Tenny . . . . . . . . . .Francesca FerranteModerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ashlee Snyder

Wildcats Mascot . . . . . . . . . .Crystal Wyble

Musicianspep band

FLUTECaitlynn CookMegan McGinnis

CLARINETMelissa GustafsonCaitlyn RogozinskiJessica SvencerBrooke Thimons

ALTO SAXLynae CraftAmber Lang

TENOR SAXMallory CieplyNoah Young

SNARECody AdamsMax Gearhard

QUINTSChad Weissert

MELLOPHONEBrennan CoulterCody PisaniJosh Nold

TRUMPETJacob BelloMadison PihonyMorgan SlezakMichael Sokol

TROMBONEMatt LangJavon Thorpe

BARITONERicky Sekeras

SOUSAPHONEDesiree McIntyre

BASSJayme Field

CYMBALSRobbie Aretz

COLORGUARDCAPTAINGrace Thomson

PIANODan Grove

GUITARMike Minda*

DRUM SETMax Gearhard

BASSEric Svitek

ConductorMatthew D. Beresik

(Alphabetical)

Highlands Varsity Competition Cheerleaders

KEYBOARDBrandon Johnson

GUITAR IICody PisaniJavon Thorpe

PERCUSSIONCody Adams

*guest musician

pitorchestra

Varsity BasketballPlayers & Coach A

BrainiacsJennifer CoxSarah TadyEmma Hanby Libby PapariellaMegan Bolton Emily CollinsFrancesca Ferrante Sierra HooverClaire PacekDakota PastovicEmily RankinAlex ReinhartKatelyn SmithSydney Struhar Julia Selden

JocksBen GrovePaul GemperleinDerek Rose Crystal WybleConnor SmithIsabella Augustine Lauren Gezo Sara Helgert Alexis McKriskyEmily Anuszek Elizabeth BonifatiAleksia Gray Caitlin KleinTeia LobaughJenna Mriso Amber Reigard Nathanael NulphMr. Sam Albert

Skaters& Thespians

Maranda MoserLillie McHenryAlaura AndersonStephanie CopcheckEmily JonesAshlee SnyderChristian KovacsBrittney Smith Melina KingBecca HanbyMichelle KisielKatelyn SmithTabitha SmithIan Meyers

High SchoolBasketball Team

Gage ClarkAlan CriseTyler KazmierczykGlenn Saunders

ElementaryBasketball Team

Luke CochranSeth CohenJonathan CriseNoah GilletteBraden GoldbergColeman KingBen HornemanDylan SignorellaDaniel Thimons

Choral Ensemble SOPRANOSEmily AnuszekStephanie CopcheckFrancesca FerranteLauren GezoAleksia GrayMelina KingMichelle KisielCaitlin Klein Becca HanbyClaire PacekLibby PapariellaJulia SeldenBrittney Smith Tabitha SmithAshlee Snyder

ALTOSAlaura AndersonIsabella AugustineElizabeth BonifatiMegan BoltonEmily CollinsJennifer CoxEmma HanbySierra Hoover

Sara HelgertEmily JonesTeia LobaughLillie McHenryAlexis McKriskyMaranda MoserJenna MrisoJade PalermoDakota PastovicEmily RankinAmber ReigardAlex ReinhartKatelyn SmithSydney StruharSarah TadyCrystal Wyble

BARITONESPaul Gemperlein Ben GroveChristian KovacsIan MeyersNathanael NulphDerek RoseConnor Smith

Elementary Basketball Team

CrewStage Crew

Phillip CowanSam Johnson Stephen Glaister Cheyenne RothholzMorgan BerensonJoey HernandezDominic MontemurroMark Malmquist Jacob Warren Suleman Chowdhry

Set ConstructionPhillip CowanSam JohnsonStephen GlaisterJoey HernandezDominic MontemurroMark MalmquistJosh ShuttleworthDylan SzczepanskiTyler Bonatesta

Adults:Kent SmithNichole SmithJim GezoJoe CopcheckTom Campeau

Tech CrewSoundAndrew McBurney Natalie RichardsJosh Shuttleworth

Follow SpotErica Bolcato Katie Elstner

LightingDylan SzczepanskiWhitney Fick Alex Bates

Set Design & DecorationCarly CampeauLillie McHenryKelsey AbbottMatt KopkaSarah TadySteph OertelEmma HanbyKayla WeinfurtherSarah LudwigKarlee GiacomoLeanne HolderLynae Craft

Alayssa WilsonJennifer NullVictoria WakelyNiah LaugheryShannon BoehmBecky HomzaHolly PennBree SaderRachel Wakeley& High School Art Classes

Makeup/CostumeParent Volunteers:Justine Long-MeyersWendy KovacsKelly GezoMichelle AnuszekAndrea RoseCarrie Fox

Nichole SmithTracy KleinMarci Nold

Robin DavisCostume Coordinator

East High School Set

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