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CAST (in alphabetical order) Lulu………………………….…..Julia Alexander

Ren McCormick……………..James Cartwright

Bickle…………………………….Raymond Case

Travis……………………………..Nick Culmone

Principal Clark………………….Aaron Dranoff

Willard Hewitt………………….Godfrey Fenton

Ethel…………………………..Christina Galarza

Rusty……………………………..Jacie Gonzalez

Vi Moore……………………...Melanie Guerrero

Coach Dunbar………………...Samuel Johnson

Wendy Jo………………………….Arielle Knapp

Reverend Shaw Moore…………..Shavon Lloyd

Chuck Cranston…....Richard Nevarez-Guevara

Cowboy Bob; Cop……………...Brandon Pierre

Irene…………………….......Christina Polichetti

Wes Warnicker………………………….Ian Ritter

Garvin…………………………….Kevin Romero

Betty Blast……………………….Kaliyah Rucker

Jeter…………………………………...Justin Ruiz

Eleanor………………………….Amber Sanchez

Ariel Moore………………………Jewel Sanchez

Urleen…………………………..Raelyn Santiago

Kyle………………………………...Luke St. John

COMPANY (in alphabetical order)

Wanda Cheeks, Helena Eason, Patricia Genoski, Ashley Gonzalez,

Nicolas Haines, Kane Huslinger, Tapply Mann, Natalie Mirville,

Rose Alicea Oliveras, Jayden Santiago, Kelly Simmons,

Sydney Taylor, Caroline Woodward

CREW

Director/Musical Director: Lucas Rau

Choreographer: Cynthia Par ise

Technical Director: J im Schofield

Stage Manager: Nailah Airall

Assistant Stage Manager: Tess Costello

Set Design: Lucas Rau, J im Schofield

Light Design: Steven Thompson

Soundboard operators: Jennifer Staudenmayer, Emma

Trosterud

Lightboard operators: Ladonna Hudson, Daniel Mulick

Deck Manager: Sheema Moore

Deck Crew: Mar i Colon, Ta’Nia Crum, Elijah Cruz, David Espi-

nal, Raven Redner, Felipe Rocha-Gonzalez, Kendra Ro-

driguez, Molly Siegel, Kelly Simmons, Kenneth Vargas

Rails: Tommy Costello, James Gulston

Property Master: Max Jorzik

Technical Assistant: Mike Worden

Head Ushers: Efrain Mercado, Mar ia Rodr iguez

Ushers: Nicole Tondreau, Jessica Simmons, Vanessa Wangova

Printing: Bill Wilcox

Viktor Araque District Theater Manager

ACT I

Scene 1: The City of Chicago/Town of Bomont, in Church

“Footloose” (Rusty, Wendy Jo, Urleen, & Company)

“On Any Sunday” (Rev. Moore, Ren, Ethel & Company)

Scene 2: The Churchyard

Scene 3: Behind a Gas Station

“The Girl Gets Around” (Chuck, Ariel, Travis & Lyle)

Scene 4: A High School Hallway

“I Can’t Stand Still”………. Ren

“Somebody’s Eyes” (Rusty, Urleen, Wendy Jo & Company)

Scene 5: The Moore Home

“Learning to be Silent” (Vi, Ethel & Ariel)

Scene 6: The Burger Blast

“Holding Out for a Hero” (Ariel, Rusty, Wendy Jo & Urleen)

Scene 7: The Great Plains of Bomont


“Heaven Help Me” (Shaw)

Scene 9: The High School Gym/The Church

“I’m Free/Heven Help Me” (Ren, Shaw & Company)

INTERMISSION (15 minutes)

ACT II

Scene 1: The Bar -B-Que, a Country/Western Dance Hall

“Still Rockin’” (Cowgirl Irene, Cowboy Bob)

“Let’s Hear It for the Boy” (Rusty & Company)


“Can You Find It in Your Heart? (Vi)

Scene 3: The Junk Yard

“Dancing Is Not a Crime” (Ren)

“Mama Says” (Willard, Bickle, Garvin, Jeter & Ren)

“Mama Says” encoure (Willard & Boys)

Scene 4: Under the Train Bridge

“Almost Paradise” (Ren & Ariel)

Scene 5: The Town Hall


“Heaven Help Me” reprise (Shaw)

Scene 6a: The Church

Scene 6b: The Churchyard

“Can You Find It in Your Heart?” reprise (Shaw)

Scene 7: The Gym

“Footloose” (The Company)

PIT BAND

Leon Hilfstein — Piano

Arlene Stivers — Synthesizer

Lucas Rau — Guitar

Robert Gavin — Saxophone

Joseph Goehle — Bass

Matthew Christy — Drums

Joseph Brunning — Percussion

Miguel Saenz — Percussion

THANK YOU

Viktor Araque Christina Rau

Larkin Geer Nick Rivera

Janna Gonzalez Tracey Sorrentino

Jackie Lakeman Steven Thompson

Marilyn Luciano-Jones Bill Wilcox

MHS Custodial Staff Mike Worden

Terry Randolph Henry Zelmer

All the parents who provided dinners during production week,

and to everyone else who donated their time, money, and effort

to making this production a success.

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST AND CREW

Julia Alexander (Lulu) is a jun-

ior at MHS. She’s been involved

with musicals since middle school,

including Grease, Alice in Wonder-

land, Charlie and the Chocolate

Factory, and now Footloose. She

is a member of Women’s Chorale

and Concert Choir, and in middle

school she was involved in All-

County Chorus. Julia enjoys draw-

ing and writing, but her passion is

singing. She would like to thank

her friends, family, and boyfriend

for supporting her through rehears-

als and watching her perform.

James Cartwright (Ren) is a

senior at Middletown High

School. James is involved in many

music programs here at Mid-

dletown, including the Chamber

Singers, Men's Chorus, and Pipers.

James also appeared in last year’s

MHS Musical, playing the role of

Graffiti Pete in In The

Heights. James would like to

thank all the teacher directors,

dance instructors, the pit band, the

cast and crew, and his family

members for all the support and

hard work to put this show togeth-

er! CUT FOOTLOOSE!

Raymond Case (Bickle) is a grad-

uating senior who has taken part in

four musicals. He played the role

of Tobias Ragg in MHS’ Sweeney

Todd as a sophomore in

2013. This following year he was

cast as the Piragua Guy in MHS’

production of In The Heights, and

he toured Europe in a Godspell

production, in which he played the

role of John the Baptist/

Judas. Raymond plans on attend-

ing college and majoring in musi-

cal theater. He would like to thank

his family for supporting his

dreams and aspirations, as well as

Mr. Rau, Ms. Parise, and Mr.

Schofield for all their hard work

and patience in putting this musi-

cal together.

Nick Culmone (Travis) is a stu-

dent athlete who participates in

numerous vocal ensembles here at

MHS, including Chamber Singers,


Men’s Chorus, and Pipers, and he

trained with Sarah Rice and Carole

Demas at a vocal master class in

December. Along with vocal mu-

sic he also plays French Horn in

the MHS Wind Ensemble. Outside

of music, he has played Ice Hock-

ey for 13 years. He wishes to

thank his parents, his brother, and

his cousin Megan for all of the

support they provide in everything

he does.

Aaron Dranoff (Principal

Clark) is a junior at MHS, and this

is his first theater production here

at the high school. Aaron is a de-

voted member of the Men's Cho-

rus, Concert Choir, and Pipers, and

is excited to be playing the role of

Principal Clark in this production

of Footloose. Aaron would like to

thank Mr. Rau, Mr. Schofield, and

Ms. Parise for giving him this op-

portunity. He would also like to

thank all of his friends for their

continued support.

Godfrey Fenton (Williard) is

currently a senior at MHS. He’s

been involved in MHS’ theater

program since the beginning of

time… or freshman year. He has a

myriad of hobbies he uses to avoid

doing homework: dancing, writ-

ing, trying to sing, and making

music. Throughout the week, he

avoids sleeping by participating in

Pipers, Marching Band, NHS,

Senior Enrichment, and many oth-

er after-school obliga-

tions. Godfrey hopes you enjoy

the show because this will be his

last one in high school. He appre-

ciates his family, friends, and

teachers.

Christina Galarza (Ethel) is a

junior at MHS, and this is her third

year and third musical

here. Christina started her acting

in elementary school and contin-

ued it throughout the years of mid-

dle school and now high

school. She was recently accepted

into NYU’s summer program for

musical theater, and she plans to

pursue this discipline in col-


lege. Christina is also in Chamber

Singers, Women’s Choral, Pipers,

Concert Choir, and the Middie

C’s. She would like to thank all

those who have supported her

from the start. #Shelice

Jacie Gonzalez (Rusty) is a sen-

ior at MHS. She enjoys singing,

dancing, acting, and drawing. All

four years of her high school ca-

reer, she has been involved in both

fall productions as well as musi-

cals. She’s also involved in

Chamber Singers, Women’s Cho-

rale, Pipers, and a student run a

cappella group. This year, she has

the privilege of doing a wonderful

musical with a wonderful cast and

her closest friends. It’s bittersweet

to think about, but she has always

had fun. She thanks her family

and she thanks her squad.

Melanie Guerrero (Vi) is a 17

year old senior who has been per-

forming since the age of 5, starting

out in church and slowly partici-

pating in productions throughout

elementary school. Growing up,

she discovered her love for music,

acting, dancing, and singing. She'd

like to thank her friends, family,

and teachers for their encourage-

ment. Looking back at her fresh-

man year, she can say she's im-

proved a lot and has come very far.

(Especially since her first embar-

rassing moment on stage when she

forgot the lyrics to a song during

the talent show...then ran off)

Now, with the help of her peers,

she feels more confident than ever.

She will continue to go after what

she loves, because nothing makes

her happier. #ChickenNuggets

Samuel Johnson (Coach Dun-

bar) is a ninth grader at

MHS. Samuel appeared in many

productions at Twin Towers Mid-

dle School. You may have seen

him in their production of Seussi-

cal last year, playing the leading

role of Horton, or in other roles in

past musicals. Sam is thankful

and honored to be directed by Mr.

Rau. He also gives thanks to Ms.


Parise, Mr. Schofield, Mr. Araque,

and everyone else who sculpted

him to be the man he is to-

day. Sam hopes you enjoy watch-

ing him and the rest of the cast you

are about to see in the Middletown

High School production of Foot-

loose.

Arielle Knapp (Wendy Jo) is a

senior at MHS. She is very anx-

ious to perform her last musical in

high school and is proud to say

that it is Footloose. Arielle has en-

joyed bringing Wendy Jo to life

and hopes you enjoy the spunky

character as much as she

does. Arielle’s passion has always

been musical theater and hopes to

one day have a career on Broad-

way. Next year she will be attend-

ing the American Musical and

Dramatic Academy in New York

City. Arielle would like to thank

her friends and family for support-

ing her, especially Mr. Rau for al-

ways giving the extra push and re-

minding her and her classmates

that no matter what, anything is

possible. It’s truly amazing how

much the words “you can do it…”

change everything. Enjoy the

show! #TheMixLivesOn

Shavon Lloyd (Shaw) is a senior

at MHS, where he is an active par-

ticipant in its music department.

He has participated in All-County

Choirs and Bands, as well as Area

All-State and All-State Choral Fes-

tivals. Shavon is the Student Di-

rector for Concert Choir, and re-

cently made history in the district

by initiating the very first student-

run and mixed a cappella group,

“The Middie C's.” Shavon previ-

ously appeared on the MHS stage

as Kevin in In the Heights, and

Ken in The Musical Comedy Mur-

ders of the 1940s. This fall,

Shavon will pursue a career in mu-

sic education at The Crane School

of Music at SUNY Potsdam. His

goal is to inspire young musicians

as much as his teachers have in-

spired him. He'd like to thank Mr.

Rau, Mr. Schofield, Ms. Parise,

and Mr. Araque for putting togeth-


er such a great production. He'd al-

so like to thank his friends and

family for their support in his very

last production at Middletown

High School.

Richard Nevarez-Guevara

(Chuck) is a 17 year old junior at

Middletown High School. This is

his first lead role in an MHS musi-

cal, and he is very excited to have

this opportunity. He has been in-

volved in many play productions

in Middletown, including various

lead roles at Twin Towers Middle

School. This year he received a

lead role at MHS in the production

of The Musical Comedy Murders

of 1940. He is very grateful to re-

ceive another chance to expand his

experience as an actor and further

his career. He would like to thank

Mr. Rau, Ms. Parise, and Mr.

Schofield for all their hard work

and for giving him the opportunity

and support to play this part. He

would also like to thank all of his

friends and family for the love and

support. He hopes you all enjoy

the play.

Brandon Pierre (Cowboy Bob;

Cop) is an aspiring actor who has

been in many musical and play

performances throughout his mid-

dle school and high school career.

While in London, England, he was

coached by Peter Skylar. Brandon

has had an amazing time with all

of the cast and crew and can’t wait

for another opportunity to perform

with people he considers family.

Christina Polichetti (Irene) is

a senior here at MHS and is both

excited and sad for her last high

school musical. Some of her favor-

ite school productions are

Sweeney Todd, The Musical Come-

dy Murders of 1940 (Elsa Von

Grossenkneuten), In the Heights,

and Murder Me Always (cab driv-

er)—the play that started her high

school journey in drama club.

She’d like to thank Mr. Rau, Ms.

Parise, and Mr. Schofield for al-

lowing her to be part of this pro-

duction. Thank you to her mom,


dad, and brother for supporting her

through high school. Most im-

portantly, Christina would like to

thank all of the people she’s met

while doing these shows; they are

like family, and she’s going to

miss them.

Ian Ritter (Wes Warnicker) is a

junior at MHS. This is Ian's 4th

musical production in the Mid-

dletown schools. In 6th grade he

played Eugene in Grease, in grade

8th he played Grandpa Joe in Wil-

ly Wonka, and in 10th he was part

of the ensemble for In The

Heights. Ian sings in Men's Cho-

rus and Pipers, and plays bass in

the MHS Jazz Band and Percus-

sion Ensemble. He is hoping to

continue performing after high

school. Ian is excited to be playing

the character Wes Warnicker. He

would like to thank his friends and

family for keepin' it real, and Mr.

Rau, Mr. Schofield, and Ms. Parise

for giving him this opportunity

and for their hard work making

this production come to life.

Justin Ruiz (Jeter) is a junior at

MHS. This is his third production

as a high school student, though he

has been cast in numerous produc-

tions outside of high school, such

as Beauty and the Beast Jr. Justin

has had the opportunity to perform

in great musical halls such as Car-

negie Hall, Madison Square Gar-

den, and also the world famous

Apollo Theater. As a young child,

Justin always liked to perform, and

he is very excited to be a part of

this great cast! He would like to

thank his parents and Mr. Rau for

always pushing him to do bet-

ter. Enjoy the show!

Amber Sanchez (Eleanor) is cur-

rently a junior, and this is her sec-

ond production at MHS. Last year

she was a featured dancer in the

school’s production of In the

Heights, and this year she received

the role of Eleanor Dunbar in

Footloose. She is also a member

of the MHS Women's Chorale and

previously the Concert Choir. Am-

ber would like to thank her parents


and teachers for always supporting

her and pushing her to do her ab-

solute best.

Jewel Sanchez (Ariel) is a junior

at MHS. She is very happy and ap-

preciative to be apart of this year’s

musical Footloose playing the part

of Ariel. She is currently in Pipers

and Chamber Singers. She played

Vanessa in last year’s musical In

The Heights and had the most

amazing experience. She is very

thankful to her peers, directors and

family members who have sup-

ported her from the beginning and

have remained constant. She hopes

you like the show and have a won-

derful time.

Raelyn Santiago (Urleen) is an

MHS senior who loves musical

theater. She has been performing

since the age of three and has ap-

peared in numerous productions,

including an off Broadway pro-

duction of High School Musi-

cal. After high school, Raelyn will

continue her musical theater train-

ing at the prestigious American

Musical and Dramatic Academy in

New York City, and she hopes to

one day star in a Broadway

show. Raelyn would like to thank

her family and friends for their

support.

Luke St. John (Kyle) is a 17 year

old junior at Middletown High

School. His years in high school

are coming to an end, but the

memories made here are some-

thing that he will always cherish.

Luke has been involved in quite a

few dance and music classes,

which he loves to be a part of. He

has also done several musical pro-

ductions including Willy Wonka

and the Chocolate Factory as Wil-

ly Wonka and In the Heights as

part of the ensemble. His drive for

performing song and dance on the

stage is for the invigorating expe-

rience as well as providing enter-

tainment for others. He has found

much enjoyment throughout the

years dancing and singing, and

wishes to continue enjoying those


aspects of his life.

Cynthia Parise (choreographer)

is thrilled to be choreographing her

second musical for Middletown

High School and to be teaching

physical education and dance here

at MHS! A member of Actor’s

Equity Association and the Stage

Directors and Choreographers So-

ciety, she has choreographed many

projects ranging from cruise ship

productions, Miss Tennessee Pag-

eants and Liberty Bowl Half-time

pageants, to shows including In

the Heights!, Aida, Hairspray, The

Wedding Singer, Once Upon a

Mattress, Big River, High School

Musical!, West Side Story, Beauty

and the Beast, A Chorus Line, An-

nie Get Your Gun, Anything Goes,

Funny Girl, The Music Man, Cra-

zy For You, Guys and Dolls, Car-

ousel, and the Z-100 Zootopia

concert at MSG in NYC. On stage

she has appeared in the National

Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar,

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, The

Best Little Whorehouse in TX and

Joseph at Westchester Broadway

Theatre. Best production – Jake,

her son, who attends the Hartt

School of Music at the University

of Hartford. Special thanks to Lu-

cas Rau and Jim Schofield for giv-

ing me this opportunity to work

with the talented students of

MHS. Wishing all the seniors

much happiness and success!

Jim Schofield (technical direc-

tor) is a veteran English teacher at

MHS and has directed numerous

shows at MHS over the years. A

member of the Dramatist’s Guild

of America, he has had readings/

productions of his original plays

performed in NYC, Los Angeles,

Indianapolis, and Nantucket. Jim

would especially like to thank Lu-

cas Rau and Cindi Parise for their

help, patience, and humor, making

his first official foray into tech-

nical direction such a stress-free

experience. HAHAHA! : ) As al-

ways, Jim thanks Kim, Nick, and

Kate for their continual love and

support.


Nailah Airall (stage manager)

is a senior at MHS who is enjoy-

ing her first year of being stage

manager for the spring musical.

Although she loves working back-

stage, she also loves being on the

other side of the curtain entertain-

ing others with her gifts of sing-

ing, dancing, and acting as well.

She is sad to say that this is her

last musical in high school, but she

hopes for more in the future.

Nailah is proud to be working with

an amazing cast and crew that she

is so proud to call friends, and the

awesome directors of Footloose

and wishes them all the best. Sin-

cerely, the original heart snapper.

#chickennuggets

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Congratulations Caroline Woodward on

your last high school production! You

have brought us so much joy and pride

throughout your high school years! We

love you and know we will see you next

year in your 1st college show!

Love, Mom, Dad, Katie,

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Shout

Outs!

Jacie: Break a leg! —The Rascals

Ashley Gonzalez: You truly shine like a star! —Love, Mom

Ian/Wes, You make me proud everyday! I love you!

—Jillian

Jacie you have so much talent, I’m proud of you and I love

you so much! —Titi Ana

To my beautiful and intelligent niece, Amber. I am proud of

you!

Jacie you have so much talent! Sing, dance, and act!

—Love, Annie and Robert

Chrissie—Good job! We love you! —Mom, Adam, & Angel

Jacie: Good luck on a wonderful performance, I know

you’ll be fantastic! We love you. Noah and Vickie

Titi Diana and Titi Amy love you, Amber!

Ian, Good luck and have fun! —Love, Mom & Dad

Jacie: Break a leg! We love you. —Willie and Wanda

Amber: to the most beautiful, awesome, fabulous, intelli-

gent daughter! Mom loves

Jacie, this is just the beginning baby girl; your big brother

Pierre will be here along the way no matter what!

Shout

Outs!

Jacie, Break a leg! —Justine, Cece

Jacie, Nana loves you! You are my superstar!

Jacie, You are blessed! —Grace

Jacie: Superstar! Break a leg! —Dolly, Elly, Christy, Tracy

Jacie, you will always be my #1 Baby. Grandma Jacie loves

you!

Jacie, you are a star baby girl! —Larrisa and family

Jacie you sing like an Angel! You rock! —Teeka

Thank you to the cast & crew for being an amazing family!

We love you all! Mr. Rau, Schofield, Viktor, and Ms. Parise.

—Love, Janna and Jacie

Jacie, Break a leg! Sing your heart out! —Ben and Senaida

Jacie, you will be an amazing music teacher! Congrats! We

are so proud of you! —Mom and Dad

Dear Amber,

We are so very proud of the young lady you

have become…it’s been an honor see you

grow up! May the Lord continue to bless

you! Best of luck to our star and the rest of

the Footloose Cast .

Love Camie, Dan, Alycia & Dan Dan

Congratulations to the cast & crew for all of your hard work and dedication…

To our beautiful daughter Tapply,

Keep reaching for the stars, and your

achievements will be grand.

Love,

Dad & Mom, Jeremy & Nadia

Arielle Christine Knapp

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer.

Always remember, you have within you the

strength, the patience, and the passion to

reach for the stars to change the world.”

— Harriet Tubman

We love you and are so proud of you.

Just remember: this may be your last

performance in high school, but it is

just the beginning and

the start of one amazing future…

Love Daddy, Mommy, Steven, Andrew,

and your entire family...

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Jacie, I love you to the moon and back! God has blessed us with a wonderful daughter! You are amazing! We are so proud of you baby girl! Your Dad is watching you from Heaven; he is your guardian angel, and he loves you so much! You have grown into a beauti-ful, respectful, sensitive, intelligent, and very talented young lady. We couldn’t ask for a better daughter. You have accomplished so much! This is only the beginning; God bless you al-ways. Congratulations! You are our shin-ing star! We can’t wait to see your name in lights on Broadway!

Mom, Dad, Pierre, Justin, Olyve, family and friends.

We Love You!!!

Jacie,

Congrats on your performance! I have enjoyed teaching

you ever since you were a baby girl and you have

blossomed into a beautiful mucho-talented young lady!

Throughout the year we have worked together on your

auditions, performances, and adjudications for awards. It

is so exciting seeing everything come together for you!

This is just the beginning of your star-studded career!!!

Love always and forever,

Diane L. Miller

(your loving piano, voice, and music theory teacher)

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Tracey Sorrentino, Pr incipal

Magdalen Radovich, Instructional Leader, Humanities

Alfred Romano, Instructional Leader, S.T.E.M.

Terrilyn Cohn, Instructional Leader, Special Education

Dr. Hans Sebald, Dean of Students House 1

Adam Chagares, Dean of Students House 2

Dwayne Whitaker, Dean of Students House 3

Lauren Durr, Dean of Students House 4

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

Dr. Kenneth Eastwood

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Paula E. Blumenau John Perrino

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