WithMichael Parker Ayers*, Alyssa Herrera, Meegan Midkiff*,

Marshal Kennedy Carolan*, Miles Jackson, Marisa Kennedy*, T.J. Mannix*and Rachel Black

Directed byKate Swan

Musical Director Choreographer

MarK GoodMan Lori LeShner

Scenic Designer Lighting Designer Costume Designer rob andrusko robert Frame ami Shupe

Sound Designer Production Stage Manager Hair & Make-Up Designer Joel Pape Patrick Lanczki* Gerard Kelly

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Book by David Simpatico

Songs by Matthew Gerrard & Robbie Nevil; Ray Cham, Greg Cham &

Andrew Seeley; Randy Petersen & Kevin Quinn; Andy Dodd & Adam Watts; Bryan Louiselle; David N. Lawrence & Faye Greenberg; Jamie Houston

Music Adapted, Arranged and Produced by Bryan Louiselle

Based on a Disney Channel Original Movie written by Peter Barsocchini

June 24 – July 18, 2009

Merry-Go-Round PlayhouseEd Sayles, Producing Director

presents

Musical synopsisThe Setting - East High School, The Time - The Present

act iScene 1 – East High School Steps (& Ski Lodge) –Monday, 7:45 AM

Wildcat Cheer .................................................................................CompanyStart of Something New ........................................ Troy, Gabriella, Company

Scene 2 – Ms. Darbus’s Homeroom –Monday, 8:00 AM

Scene 3 – Hallway –Monday, 8:15 AM

Scene 4 – Gym –Monday, 8:30 AMGet’cha Head in the Game ...........................................................Troy, Jocks

Scene 5 – Chemistry Lab –Monday, 2:00 PM

Scene 6 – Theater –Monday, 3:00 PM

Scene 7 –Theater –Tuesday, 3:00 PMAuditions .......................................................................................ThespiansWhat I’ve Been Looking For ....................................................Ryan, SharpayWhat I’ve Been Looking For (Reprise) .................................... Troy, GabriellaCellular Fusion ...........................................................Chad, Taylor, Company

Scene 8 – Various Places –Tuesday Evening

Scene 9 – Cafeteria –Wednesday, NoonStick to the Status Quo ...................................................................Company

There will be a 15 minute intermission between Act I and Act II.

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A DESIGN, CREATION AND FABRICATION TEAM

act iiScene 1 – Rooftop Garden –Wednesday, 12:30 PM

I Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You .............................................. Troy, Gabriella

Scene 2 – Sharpay’s Locker –Wednesday, 12:30 PM

Scene 3 – Gym –Wednesday, 3:30 PMWildcat Cheer ........................................................................... Cheerleaders

Scene 4 – Locker Room/Lab –Wednesday, 4:00 PMCounting on You .................................................................. Jocks, Brainiacs

Scene 5 – Isolated Spaces –Wednesday, EveningWhen There Was Me and You ............................... Gabriella, Troy, Company

Scene 6 – Rehearsal Room –Thursday, 12:30 PM

Scene 7 – Theater –Thursday, 12:45 PMStart of Something New (Reprise) .......................................... Troy, Gabriella

Scene 8 – Cafeteria –Thursday, 1:00 PMWe’re All in This Together ...............................Chad, Taylor, Jocks, Brainiacs

Scene 9 – Theater/Lab/Gym –Friday, 3:00 PMBop to the Top ............................................ Sharpay, Ryan, Brainiacs, JocksBreaking Free......................................................... Troy, Gabriella, Company

Scene 10 – Gym –Friday, 5:00 PMWe’re All in This Together (Finale) ..................................................Company

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cast of characters

Troy Bolton................................................................Michael Parker Ayers*Gabriella Montez ...................................................................Alyssa HerreraSharpay Evans ...................................................................Meegan Midkiff*Ryan Evans ........................................................Marshal Kennedy Carolan*Chad Danforth ........................................................................Miles JacksonTaylor McKessie ................................................................Marisa Kennedy*Zeke Baylor ....................................................................Mickey Junior-AyerKelsi Neilson ...................................................................... Arin Lee DandesMartha Cox .....................................................................Danielle ZyrkowskiJack Scott ..........................................................................Sam UnderwoodMs. Darbus ..............................................................................Rachel BlackCoach Bolton ............................................................................ T.J. Mannix*

ensembleNicole Alvarez, Maddy Apple, Hallie Goodman, Aisling Halpin,

Rylyn Juliano, Christopher Lengerich*, Ralph Meitzler, Kevin Metzger, Gabriel Mudd, Gillian Munsayac, Brittany Nicholas, Sebastiani Romagnolo,

Blakely Slaybaugh, Cameron Smith, Anne Marie Vick*

Dance Captain: Ralph MeitzlerEquity Asst. Stage Manager: Becky Lynn Dawson*

*Members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States

Merry-Go-Round Playhouse is a professional theatre employing members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

THE USE OF CAMERAS AND/OR ANY TYPE OF VIDEO OR AUDIO RECORDING EQUIPMENT IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

Please be considerate of our performers and your fellow audience members. Remember to turn off your cell phones and pagers.

Latecomers and Patrons retaking their seats will be seated at the discretion of the House Manager and only at an appropriate break in the performance.

Meet the coMpany

AEA = Member Actors’ Equity Association

Maddy Apple Mickey Junior-Ayer

Michael Parker AyersAEA

Rachel Black Marshal Kennedy Carolan

AEA

Arin Lee Dandes Hallie Goodman

Aisling Halpin Alyssa Herrera Miles Jackson Rylyn Juliano

Marisa KennedyAEA

Christopher Lengerich

AEA

T.J. MannixAEA

Ralph Meitzler

Nicole Alvarez

Meet the coMpany

AEA = Member Actors’ Equity Association

Meegan MidkiffAEA

Kevin Metzger Gabriel Mudd Gillian Munsayac

Sebastiani Romagnolo

Blakely Slaybaugh

orchestra

Conductor/Keyboard I ..........................................................Mark GoodmanAssistant Musical Director/Keyboard II ....................................... Jeff TheissGuitar ..................................................................................... Tom Bronzetti Guitar II ...................................................................................Dylan Kondor Percussion ................. John Allis, Tristan Marzeski, Kristen Shiner-McQuireBass ....................................................................................... Mike Fittipaldi Reeds .......................................................... Jim Spadafore, John Jeanneret Trumpet.......................................................................................Paul BaronTrombone .............................................................................Mark Anderson

Merry-Go-Round Playhouse is a professional theatre employing members of the American Federation of Musicians.

Brittany Nicholas Cameron Smith

Anne Marie VickAEA

Danielle Zyrkowski

Sam Underwood

Nicole Alvarez (Ensemble/US Gabriella) recently graduated from SUNY Cortland with a BA in musical theatre. Cortland credits include: Guys and Dolls (Adelaide), Luna Park, Tommy, Thoroughly Modern Millie, A Little Night Music, Pippin and Sweet Charity. Other credits include: Beauty and the Beast (Belle), How to Succeed in Business (Smitty), and Oklahoma. Nicole would like to thank her family and friends for encouraging her to dream big. “Love you all!”

Maddy Apple (Ensemble/US Kelsi), originally from Jupiter, Florida, is now living in NYC and will be a junior in the fall at NYU-Tisch-Cap21.Favorite credits include: Crazy for You (Polly), South Pacific (Nellie), State Fair (Vivian), and The Crucible (Mary Warren). Thanks to Mom and Dad for always supporting and believing in me and to Ed, Lori, and the MGR staff for this amazing opportunity!

Michael Parker Ayers (Troy) Recent work includes: Chicago premiere of Curtains (Bobby Pepper) at The Durry Lane Theatre, Turn of the Century directed by Tommy Tune at The Goodman Theatre, Doubt; Its All Greek to Me and Fantasy Festival XXII with The B Street Theatre, Thoroughly Modern Millie (Jimmy) and Complete History of America: Abridged at Mcleod Playhouse; and Complete Works of Shakespeare Abridged at Western Carolina Stage Company. Michael recently graduated with Highest Honors from Duke University, studying Theatre Arts and Biological Anthropology and Anatomy.

Mickey Junior-Ayer (Zeke) is ecstatic to be taking a trip back to High School! Some of his favorite roles include: James “Thunder” Early (Dreamgirls-CEA Nomination), Scarecrow (The Wiz), Mereb (AIDA). Mickey has trained at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, Long Beach Ballet Arts Center, Milwaukee Ballet School (Company Member), Dallas Black Dance Theatre II (Company Member). Mickey would like to thank Merry-Go-Round Playhouse for this amazing opportunity!

Rachel Black (Ms. Darbus) holds degrees in Vocal Performance from Vanderbilt University and the University of Kentucky. Before making the switch to musical theater, Miss Black performed the role of Meg Page in The Merry Wives of Windsor, Emma Jones in Street Scene, Marcellina in Le Nozze di Figaro, Arnalta in L’incoronazione di Poppea, and was the alto soloist in Mozart’s Requiem. Favorite musical theater credits include Nettie in Carousel, Martha in White Christmas, and Eulalie in The Music Man. Thanks to supportive family and friends. To God be the Glory!

Arin Dandes (Kelsi) a Western New York native, recently graduated with a BFA in Music Theatre from the University at Buffalo. Favorite credits include Jamestown Gals (Peggy Lee vocals), The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Helena Landless), City of Angels (Gabby/Bobbi), Berlin to Broadway (Soprano), and The Laramie Project (Romaine Patterson/others Arin appeared as a soloist with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra in 2004. Many thanks to the cast and crew, as well as her family and friends!

High School Musical Fun Facts

• TheHighSchoolMusicalmoviebroughtinDisneyChannel’shighestnumberof viewers at its time (January 2006) with 7.7 million in its premiere broadcast.

• Theschool’soriginalmascotwasgoingtobealeopard,butitwaschangedto a wildcat.

• HighSchoolMusical:TheMoviewasoneofthefirstmoviestobesoldonthe iTunes store.

• ZacEfronwhoplayedTroyinthemovieversiondidnotactuallysingmostof the songs in the movie. The producers wanted a tenor to match the character, and Efron’s voice was too low. His singing voice was that of Andrew Seeley.

• Thefilmwasoriginallya1999scriptforGrease3.ThechildrenofDannyZuko andSandyOlsenfromthe1978filmGreaseweretobeplayedbyBritneySpears and Justin Timberlake. With a plot more similar to ‘High School Musical’ but with more characteristics like ‘Grease,’ the character Sharpay was to be the daughter of Betty Rizzo. The members of N’Sync were to have supporting roles, and John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John allegedly were approached for cameo roles. The project was shelved until 2004.

• HighSchoolMusical4:EastMeetsWestwillbedirectedbyJeffreyHornaday and is estimated to air on the Disney Channel in the fall of 2010.

• TheHighSchoolMusicalsoundtrackwasmadeinfivedaysandhassoldover three million copies.

• HighSchoolMusical:SingItgamecanbeplayedonwii,Playstation2,and Nintendo DS

• HighSchoolMusical:TheJuniorNovelwasreleasedinJune2006andthereisa series based on the movie called Stories from East High.

• HighSchoolMusical2grossed17.5millionviewersmakingitthehighestrated original cable telecast of its time, even beating Monday Night Football for its time slot.

High School Musical Trivia Quiz:1. Whichsongsareperformedinthestageversion,butNOTinthefilm? a. “Counting on You” & “Mobile Gossip” d. “We Need You” & “Cellular Fusion” b. “Cellular Fusion” & “It’s on You” e. “Counting on You” & “Cellular Fusion” c. “It’s on You” & “Mobile Gossip”

2. Whoistheplay’snarrator? a. Jason Scott d. Jason James b. Scott Jack e. Jack Scott c. Scott Jason

3. WhoendsupbeingKelsiNielson’sboyfriend? a. Jason d. Troy b. Zeke e. Chad c. Jack

4. WhatisthetitleoftheWinterMusical? a. “East High on Stage” d. “Juliet and Romeo” b. “Much Ado About Nothing” e. “Twinkle Towne” c. “Les Miserables”

5. “WhenThereWasMeandYou”issungbywhichcastmember(s)? a. Troy and Gabriella d. Ryan and Sharpay b. Gabriella e. Chad c. Troy

6. Whichcastmemberseventuallykiss? a. Jack and Kelsi d. Troy and Gabriella b. Chad and Taylor e. Zeke and Martha c. Ryan and Sharpay

7. WhatanimalistheEastHighSchoolMascot? a. Tiger d. Bear b. Leopard e. Wildcat c. Lion

8. “BoptotheTop”issungforwhichpartoftheplay? a. In the canteen d. Auditions for thespians b. Auditions for Troy and Gabriella e. In the rooftop garden c. Auditions for Ryan and Sharpay

9. Whatsongissungintherooftopgarden? a. “What I’ve Been Looking For” d. “Bop to the Top” b. “When There was Me and You” e. “I Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” c. “Stick to the Status Quo”

10.InwhichsongdowehearTroysayingGabriellameansnothingtohimoveracellphone? a. “Stick to the Status Quo” d. “It’s on You” b. “It’s Not You” e. “Counting on You” c. “Cellular Fusion”

Answers: 1)E2)E3)C4)D5)A6)D7)E8)C9)E10)E

Marshal Kennedy Carolan (Ryan/US Troy) recently moved to the East coast after playing the role of Sky in the Las Vegas production of Mamma Mia! He has performed with Kristen Chenoweth, The Doobie Brothers, Gladys Knight, and Chicago. Marshal is from Southern California where he attended Cal State Fullerton. Member of Actors’ Equity Association.

Hallie Goodman (Ensemble/US Ms. Darbus) is back at MGR for her second season in a row. She spent some time in Las Vegas dancing as a show-girl in Don Ardin’s Jubilee and was last seen in The Producers at the Seven Angels Theater in Waterbury, CT. Thanks to Mom and Dad for all their support.

Aisling Halpin (Ensemble) is currently a Musical Theatre Major at Syracuse University. Favorite credits include: Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (Shy), The Who’s Tommy (Sally Simpson), and Meet Me in St. Louis (Esther). Aisling would like to thank Mom, Dad, Cass, and Corrine for always believing in her, and her friends for all their love. Thanks to Ed and MGR for this amazing opportunity!

Alyssa Herrera (Gabriella) is a Theatre Performance major at Wagner College in Staten Island, New York. Alyssa has performed in several productions at Wagner College including Annie Get Your Gun, On the Town, and The Dance Concert: The Other Side of Alice (Alice). Previous credits include OKLAHOMA! (Laurey Williams), Cinderella (Cinderella), You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (Sally), and Pippin.

Miles Jackson (Chad) will be a senior at NYU in the fall at Tisch’s CAP21. Recent credits include: Cats (Rum Tum Tugger), AIDA (Mereb), Grease (Teen Angel), and State Fair (Fairtone). Many thanks to family, friends, and everyone who believed in me!

Rylyn Juliano (Ensemble), a Rochester native, is a recent graduate from Syracuse University’s BFA Musical Theatre Program. Her most recent independentfilmcreditsincludeCherry Crush and In the House. Recent stage credits include Steel Pier and Doubt (Syracuse Stage). She would like to thank her family and close friends for their constant love and support.

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Marisa Kennedy (Taylor) is a native of Washington State and graduated withaBFAfromtheUniversityofArizona.Shejustfinishedtherunof Hairspray at Walnut Street Theatre where she played a Dynamite and went on for Motormouth Mabel. Other credits include Jesus Christ Superstar (Mary Magdalene), Tommy (Acid Queen), A Chorus Line (Sheila), Little Shop of Horrors (Chiffon), Urinetown (Becky Two Shoes), and Ain’t Misbehavin’.

Christopher Lengerich (Ensemble) most recently appeared in North Shore’s productions of 42nd Street and Showboat (IRNE award, Best Ensemble). National Tours: Irving Berlin’s I Love a Piano and The Will Rogers Follies, starring country music’s Larry Gatlin. Favorite credits include: Kennedy Center Honors (Chita Rivera tribute), Forever Plaid (Sparky), Damn Yankees (Smokey) and Camelot (Sir Dinadan). B.M., Catholic University. Thanks to the fam: UF, UT, Breezy and Kate!

T.J. Mannix (Coach Bolton) heads back to High School after performing in the serial killer musical The Butcher of Plainfield at The Actor’s Studio. Favorites: The Piper, Falsettos, Warrior, Becoming Tennessee. TV: Law and Order, L&O Criminal Intent, All My Children, One Life to Live, As the World Turns, Conan O’Brien. He is a veteran of NYC comedy improv - including FACE,atotallyimprovisedmusicalcomedy(2008NYCFringe),appearedin35+commercialsandadmitstoaverydarkyearworkingasaMouseketeer.

Ralph Meitzler (Ensemble/US Chad) is stoked to have Merry-Go-Round as his Equity house debut! This Pennsylvanian recently returned home from the ‘Land of Oz’ doing Wicked in Japan. Prior to Nippon, Ralph rehabilitated a back injury to ‘Super Swing’ the National Tour of Hairspray. 42nd Street, Beauty and the Beast, Joseph…, and Holland America Cruise Ships round out his credits. Special Thanks to MGR, my dear friends and family, and Nana, my saving grace!

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Kevin Metzger (Ensemble) is back on the MGR stage after appearing last season in All Shook Up and The Producers! Other Regional Credits: Thoroughly Modern Millie (Media Theatre) Hair, Beauty and the Beast, and Carousel (Forestburgh Playhouse). Kevin will next be seen in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at Theatre by the Sea. He is a recent graduate of New York University and CAP21. Thanks to Ed, Kate, Lori, Mark, Patrick and the entire MGR crew. Love to family and friends!

Meegan Midkiff (Sharpay) originally hails from Alabama and earned a BFA in Theatre/MT at WSU. NYC credits include: M. Claudel with Eartha Kitt. Tours: Music Man, Kiss Me, Kate. Roles include: Eva Peron (Evita), Fantine (Les Miserables), Rusty (Footloose), Fiona (Brigadoon), Raina (Arms and the Man), Cathy (Last Five Years), Ado Annie (Oklahoma), Liz (Chicago), and Betty Haynes (White Christmas).In2005,MeeganreceivedtheAEARoger Sturtevant Musical Theatre Award. Thanks to Luedtke and MGR folks. Love to my family!

Gabriel Mudd (Ensemble) has been in numerous print ads, industrial films/performances,commercialsandluxurycruiselinersacrossthecountry and internationally. He has been heard on radio ads, video games, background vocals, featured on PBS, and seen as the featured performer attheMissNewYork(MissAmerica)Pageant,2008.GabrielwasseenasMr.TinthefirstnationaltourofThe Wedding Singer, and has performed roles such as Papa Ge in Once on This Island, Victor in Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Cain in Children of Eden, Rum Tum Tugger in Cats, and the Tenor in 8-Track. Many thank to MGR.

Gillian Munsayac (Ensemble/US Taylor) NY Credits: Cabaret (Frenchie); Bye Bye Birdie (Alice); Cheerwars; The Love of Don Perlimplin and Belisa in the Garden (Sprite); Night(Fury).OtherCredits:2008Macy’sThanksgivingDayParadewithAndyWilliams,2009TischSalute,AT&Tvoiceover commercial. Gillian is an incoming junior at NYU Tisch CAP21. Love and thanks to family, friends, MGR staff and crew, Young Talent Management, and Shirley Faison (Carson-Adler Agency).

Brittany Nicholas (Ensemble/US Taylor) has recently been seen in the Teen Breakfast PSA produced by the State of New York and the Miss Virginia Pageant. Brittany has trained with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, The Academy of Dance, and with choreographers Shelly Masenior and Shannon Torres. She would like to thank God, MGR, MSA, Mom, Dad, Brothers, her Academy family, and her Church family.

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Sebastiani Romagnolo (Ensemble) was seen last summer in The Producers. He is studying Musical Theater at Tisch School of the Arts’ CAP21 Studios at NYU. Recent credits include: Company (Harry), State Fair, ...Charlie Brown (Charlie), and Crazy For You (Bobby). He would like to thank Ed for another wonderful opportunity. Lori thank you for everything-I’m so grateful. Lots of love to my family and friends!

Blakely Slaybaugh (Ensemble) originally a native of Ft. Myers, FL, just received his BFA in Musical Theatre from Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music. Favorite roles include: Emcee in Cabaret, Hot Blades Harry in Urinetown, Dean in All Shook Up, A-Rab in West Side Story, Eugene in Brighton Beach & Biloxi Blues, and Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor… Thanks to Family, Friends and Gretchen for your undying support! This one’s for Don!

Cameron Smith (Ensemble/US Jack) originally from Atlanta, GA, some of his favorite roles include Seymour in Little Shop, Matt in The Fantasticks, and Bobby in Crazy For You. Thanks to Mom, Dad, & Elizabeth for always believing in me and to my friends for their constant love and support. BFA Drama & Math from NYU/Tisch CAP21 conservatory.

Sam Underwood (Jack/US Ryan) Off-Broadway, Touring, Regional and UK credits include: Les Miserables (Marius), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Jimmy), Singin’ in the Rain (Cosmo), Jekyll and Hyde (Jekyll/Hyde), Oklahoma (Will), Gypsy (Tulsa) and Henry V (Dauphin). He recently served as Assistant Director to Lynne Taylor-Corbett and understudied Shonn Wiley in the new Off-Broadway musical My Vaudeville Man. He will play Billy Crocker in Anything Goes this fall and is also co-artistic director of an upcoming theater company, Palabras. Proud AMDA graduate.

Anne Marie Vick (Ensemble) returns to MGR having been seen in Thoroughly Modern Millie and All Shook Up! Favorite credits include: The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy), Peter Pan (Wendy), Pippin (Leading Player) and White Christmas (Rhoda). A graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, CAP21, she received a BFA in Musical Theater. Thanks to the amazing directors, choreographers, and crew for all your hard work. Also thanks to my family/ friends, and especially Benjamin, all of whom support me both on stage and off!

Danielle Zyrkowski (Martha/US Sharpay) graduated from Millikin University with a BFA in Musical Theatre and Dance. Favorite roles include: A Chorus Line (Trisha), Carousel (Carrie), and Footloose (Ariel). She enjoys working with children and has choreographed for many children’s theatres around Illinois. Danielle would like to thank her Mom and Family for all their love and encouragement.

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David Simpatico (Book) is a playwright whose work has been presented at theatres around the country. Using the safety net of comedy to explore life-and-death issues, his work examines man’s struggle to claim his place in a chaotic universe. Having writtenforthestage,film,televisionandtheconcertstage,Davidiscurrentlyinthedevelopment stage of many projects. He was also one of the writers for the Drama Desk-nominated musical, The Audience. David was awarded the Jonathan Larson Award for his libretto.

Peter Barsocchini (Author) wrote the Emmy Award-winning smash-hit Disney Channel Original Movie “High School Musical” (he says, for his tween daughter Gabriella), as well as its sequels, High School Musical 2, the highest rated original cable telecast in history and, of course, ‘High School Musical 4’ for the Walt Disney Company.

Bryan Louiselle (Music Arranger) has been the resident music supervisor and adaptor, arranger, orchestrator, conductor, and recordings producer for MTI/Disney Kids & Jr., and MTI TYA projects, including: Cinderella KIDS, 101 Dalmatians KIDS, The Jungle Book KIDS, Aladdin JR. & TYA, Sleeping Beauty KIDS, The Aristocats KIDS, Alice in Wonderland JR., Mulan JR., Frog and Toad KIDS & JR, Seussical JR. & TYA and Thoroughly Modern Millie, JR. He wrote additional lyrics for The Aristocats, Alice in Wonderland, and Mulan, and adapted the book for Frog and Toad KIDS.

Music Theatre International is one of the world’s leading dramatic licensing agencies, protecting the rights and legacy of composers, lyricists and book writers. Our core business is issuing licenses and supplying scripts, musical materials, and other theatrical resources to schools and theatres, both amateur and professional aroundtheworld.Withnearly300titlesintheMTIcatalogueincludinghitsfromthe Broadway and London stage, musical revues, the Broadway Junior Collection and other youth musicals, MTI shows have been performed by 60,000 amateur and professional theatrical organizations throughout the US and in over 60 countries around the world.

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL ON STAGEis presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

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Special thanks are due to the following:Auburn City Enlarged School District

James CantuTroy Gronau

Kurt MoeMike Nye

Sally ReutlingerNathan Rosenblum

Randy Steffen & Syracuse Stage

2009 Season SupportersMGR would like to thank the following corporations, businesses, foundations and individuals for their support of the 2009 Season.

(Updates and corrections as of June 17, 2009)

IndIvIdual donors:

Producers$100 – $249

CNY Healing Arts LLC

Choreographers$100 – $249

David and Paula Hickey Margaret Muhlnickel Mrs. Polly Hutchinson Mary Jean Muhlnickel Anthony & Joyce Martino Mr. Peter Murinka

Stage Managers

$50 – $99

Mildred Cefaratti Marvin & Ruth Swanson Kenneth R. Dowd Betty Walowsky

Alex WagnerEd Wagner

Jessica VanGiesenSam’s Shoe Service

SUNY Cortland - Department of Performing Arts

All MGR Landlords who are kind enough to let us house our company in their homes.

staff

Carpentry Production Assistant .................................................Katie BrunoAssistant Production Manager ................................................Alyse O’BrienSound Engineer ..................................................................... Brian Machold