As cliché as it is to say, no production is the work of one person. Theater is truly a collaborative sport in which every team member plays a crucial role in creating art that exists only for a moment.

With budget cuts and the schools scrambling for fiscal survival, it is a humbling pleasure to work with so many education professionals who put forth a Herculean effort, bringing their specific skills to ensure that the musical is a success. If you think art is important to have in the high school, then I invite you to join me in thanking the following people: Mr. Benjamin Knapp, musical director, Ms. Lindsay Palinsky, choreographer, Mr. David Larzelere, pit orchestra director, Ms. Rita Deibler, tech director and producer, Ms. Jenna Erbele, promotions director, Mr. Michael Ruben, production assistant, and Mr. Eldon McGraw, theater club advisor.

Creating a musical is a time-consuming process that puts great demands on all involved. Applause goes out to those student risk-takers who, through performance, are learning skills that will accompany them throughout their lifetime. Recognition goes out to those who rehearsed this classic music in the pit orchestra, who picked up tools behind the scene in the Technological Society, and to those actors who take the stage to bring this iconic musical to life through singing, dancing, and acting. Likewise, in a high school production, parents can make or break a show. We are fortunate to have many parent volunteers who smooth the way to making a production like this happen. To those supportive parents of the more than 70 students involved, I say a special thank you.

On a personal note, a special thank you to my family for enduring the long hours in which their husband and father was absent.

All of these people are doing more than simply putting on a high school musical. They are helping to make their future and the future of our community a better one through their participation in the arts. A Stanford study revealed that high school students who have been in a single play are 42 percent less likely to support racist behavior than those who have not. Theater changes them.

In a “Champions of Change” study conducted by the Arts Education Partnership and the President’s Committee on Art and the Humanities, researchers insist that arts are essential to educational success. They learned:

* Learners can attain higher levels of achievement through their engagement with the arts.

* The arts can help level the playing field for students from disadvantaged circumstances.

* Students with high levels of arts participation outperform arts-poor students by virtually every measure.

* Sustained involvement with music and theater are highly correlated with success in mathematics and reading.

* Of students participating in after-school programs in three categories—sports/academic, community involvement, and the arts—the youth in the arts programs were doing the best even though those students were at greater risk than those in other programs. Researchers believe it is the combination of “roles, risks, and rules” offered by the arts programs that make a difference.

How is it that the arts do this? In part because learning in other disciplines may focus on a single skill or talent, whereas the arts engage multidisciplinary skills. Participating in the arts helps students develop cognitive, social, and personal competencies.

The “Champions of Change” research concluded that:

§ The arts reach students who are not otherwise being reached.

§ The arts reach students in ways that they are not otherwise being reached.

§ The arts connect students to themselves and each other.

§ The arts transform the environment for learning.

§ The arts provide learning opportunities for the adults in the lives of young people.

§ The arts provide new challenges for those students already considered successful.

§ The arts connect learning experiences to the world of real work.

The arts cannot be optional if we care about student achievement, success, and fulfillment.

Richard C. Redman, MAE

Note’s from the Directors...

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Chuckie Benson - Tevye, the DairymanAmanda Brewer - Villager/Chorus

Luke Bunge - FyedkaShelby Coble - Golde, his wife

Tahzia Cooper - Shaindel, Motel’s MotherMat Dawson - Villager/Chorus

Danielle Dillon - Villager/ChorusMatt Drayton - Perchik, the Student

Sam Feichtenbiner - Mendel, the Rabbi’s sonJamie Gallup - Villager/Chorus

Paige Graham - Yente, the MatchmakerCiera Harvell - Chava US/Villager/Chorus

Sara Herbruck - Villager/ChorusRhoneshia Hudson - Tzeitel, 1st daughter

Kourtney Johnson - Sasha, a RussianStacy Kieft - Villager/Chorus

Cast*

*All students are listed in alphabetical order.

Desmond Kirkland - Lazar Wolf, the ButcherMarla Koenigsknecht - Fruma-Sarah

Keith MacLennan - Mordcha, the InnkeeperTammara McCollum - Avram, the Bookseller

Olivia Panessidi - The Fiddler & Grandma TzeitelDevin Price - Motel, the Tailor

Monica Purdy - Bielke, 5th daughterJason Rich - Rabbi

Rachel Spidle - Shprintze, 4th daughterChris Strode - Villager/Chorus

Sierra Taylor - Chava, 3rd daughterShaquille Taylor - Constable

Taliah Taylor - Villager/ChorusAnalisha Tupper - Villager/Chorus

Jessica Waters - Villager/ChorusRachel Weinfeld - Hodel, 2nd daughter

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Jack Adams - Running CrewCody Bryce - Running Crew

Josh Burrows - Assistant Sound,Build Crew

Mike Davis - Lighting DesignerErica Decker - Running Crew

Daniel Dumont - Audio AssistantSam Feichenbiner - Build CrewJermonte Gates - Running Crew

Harli Jenks - Head of Running Crew,Build Crew

Stacy Keift - Build CrewLexi Khan - Build Crew

Spencer Kippen - Sound Engineer,Build Crew

Angela Maas - Stage ManagerPaige Miller - Props Mistress,

Build CrewPaul Milligan - Mic Tech 1, Build Crew

Ankita Badhwar - ViolinAndre Blair - DrummerSummer Chahin - Flute

Elizabeth Eicher - Flute/PiccoloKim Ellsworth - ClarinetAllison Epstein - ClarinetAdam Fracker - Violin

Lindsey Gonzalez - TrumpetAmanda Herley - Cello

Jonathan Jones - Baritone SaxophoneVanessa Joseph - Clarinet

Josh Nuss - TromboneAlli Richmond - ClarinetLogan Raterink - Oboe

Corey Rubino - TromboneDaniel Sturbevant - Bass

David Thompson - TrumpetAmy Trinn - Violin

Aaron Wade - SaxophoneAlanna White - Piano

Meredith Wright - CelloAngela Wright - French Horn

Pit Band*

Korbin Moffatt - Fly Operator 2,Build Crew

Alec Moore - Mic Tech 3Brianna Moore - Running Crew

Robert ‘Spike’ Moore - Running CrewAlec Penney - Running Crew

Joe Rood - Fly Operator 1Chelsea Shaull - Running Crew

Nikolai Singh - Assistant Stage Manager,Build Crew

Maggie Slocum - Mic Tech 2Alex Suárez - Running CrewAbe Terry - Spot Operator 2,

Build CrewZach Thelen - Assistant

Lighting DesignerRobert Vaughn - Spot Operator 1,

Build CrewJynjr Yarger - Props Mistress

Production Crew*

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Prologue - The exterior of Tevye’s house “Tradition” ....................................................................................................................................................The Company

Scene 1 - The kitchen of Tevye’s house “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” ...........................................................................................Golde, Daughters, Yente, Motel

Scene 2 - Outside Tevye’s house “If I Were A Rich Man” ....................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................... Tevye, Golde, Mordcha, Mendel, Avram, Perchik, Villagers

Scene 3 - Inside Tevye’s house “Sabbath Prayer” ...........................................................................Tevye, Golde, Daughters, Perchik, Motel, Villagers

Scene 4 - The Inn “To Life” ................................................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................ Lazar Wolf, Tevye, Mordcha, Avram, Mendel, Villagers, Fyedka, Russians

Scene 5 - The Inn, later ............................................................................................................Tevye, Lazar Wolf, Constable, a Russian, Fiddler

Scene 6 - Outside Tevye’s house “Tradition” reprise ................................................................................................................................................................ ......................................................................Perchik, Shprintze, Bielke, Hodel, Chava, Golde, Tevye, Tzietel, Motel “Miracle of Miracles”.......................................................................................................................................Motel, Tzeitel

Scene 7 - Tevye’s Bedroom “The Dream” ...................................................Tevye, Golde, a Rabbie, Grandma Tzeitel, Frumah-Sarah, Company

Scene 8 - The Village Street, Motel’s Tailor Shop ............................... Motel, Chava, Mendel, Mordcha, Avram, Shandel, Yussel, Fyedka, Sasha, Chorus

Scene 9 - Outside Tevye’s house “Sunrise, Sunset” ..................................................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................Tevye, Golde, Daughters, Motel, Perchik, Villagers, Rabbi

Scene 10 - Outside Tevye’s house .................................................................................Tevye, Golde, Daughters, Lazar Wolf, Mordcha, Rabbi, Mendel, ...................................................................................................Shandel, Yente, Perchik, Avram, Constable, Company

Act One

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Tony Terranova,Administrative SupportTerry Feichtenbiner

Cyndy WetzelKaryn Koenigsknecht

Eldon McGrawAmy Ranke

Michael Ruben

Robert EndeJameson Mcquaid

Arnold & Colleen WeinfeldMaureen Nauss

Betsy and Brian GallupLynn Horn

Bauerle’s FlowersTeresa Herbruck

Special Thanks Goes to...

Prologue - Outside Tevye’s house .......................................................................................................................................................................................Tevye

Scene 1 - Outside Tevye’s house “Now I Have Everything” ..................................................................................................Hodel, Perchik, Tevye, Golde “Tradition” reprise .......................................................................................................................................................Tevye “Do You Love Me?” .........................................................................................................................................Tevye, Golde

Scene 2 - The village street “I Just Heard” ................................................................................................................................................ Yente, Tzeitel

Scene 3 - Outside railroad station “Far From The Home I Love” .........................................................................................................................Hodel, Tevye

Scene 4 - The village street ......................................................................................................Avram, Mordcha, Rabbi, Mendel, Shandel, Villagers

Scene 5 - Motel’s tailor shop ...................................................................................................................Motel, Chava, Golde, Tzeitel, Avram, Rabbi, .....................................................................................................Mordcha, Shrpintze, Bielke, Fyedka, Tevye, Villagers

Scene 6 - A road “Chaveleh” ...........................................................................................Tevye, Golde, Chava, Fyedka, Villagers (voices)

Scene 7 - Tevye’s barn “Anatevka” ..............................................................Golde, Shprintze, Bielke, Yente, two Boys, Lazar Wolf, Avram, ...........................................................................Mendel, Mordcha, Villagers, Tevye, Constable, two Russians, Rabbi

Scene 8 - Outside Tevye’s house ..................................................................................................Motel, Tzeitel, Shprintze, Bielke, Golde, Yente, Tevye, ..................................................................................................................Lazar Wolf, Chava, Fyedka, Villagers, Fiddler

Act Two

Sally PurdyRichard Coble

Gary & Miriam BungePriscilla Panessidi

Julie DillonChiffon BerryAngel Taylor

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Chuckie Benson - Tevye, the DairymanMr. Benson would like to thank you all for coming

to the show. This is his fourth show at Waverly and he hopes that you will leave this show happy and well entertained. He would like to thank his mom, dad, grandmother, Kayta and Ashley, Cydric, friends, and of course Teddy (his dog). To anyone he’s forgotten to thank, he’s sorry. Enjoy the show!

Amanda Brewer - Villager/ChorusAmanda has been in The Wiz at Waverly, plays at the

Riverwalk Theatre and plays at her church. She would like to give special thanks to her family.

Luke Bunge - Fyedka/ChorusThis is Luke Bunge’s first musical as cast. Last year,

he participated in Pit and decided he would like to be in the cast but only if it was Fiddler on the Roof. It just so happened it was and here he decided to give it a whirl. It turned out to be a lot of fun and an exciting new experience. Thank yous to his parents and friends who convinced him to try out and the staff for making the show great.

Shelby Coble - Golde, his wifeThis is Shelby’s third and final musical of her high

school career. She was a chorus member for Little Shop of Horrors, Aunt Em, pit singer and chorus member for last year’s The Wiz, and now has a prominent role in this year’s show as Golde. Shelby also performed this spring in the play Arsenic and Old Lace as Teddy Brewster. She has a true love for singing and has been in choir for five years, finishing up this year with Reflections. She would like to thank her wacky, outlandish, yet loving best friend of a father for reminding her that if her stage career doesn’t work out, she can always become a garbageman just like him. When not on stage, Shelby resides in her London flat with her yorkiepoo Aladdin. Just kidding.

Tahzia Cooper - Shaindel, Motel’s MotherThis is Tahzia’s first anything that involves acting. She

would like to thank her mom, Chiffon Berry, and her grandma, Linda Woods.

Mat Dawson - Villager/ChorusThis is Mat’s first musical. He wanted to try

something new.

Danielle Dillon - Villager/ChorusDanielle Dillon has done some theatre work in the

past, but this is her first production at Waverly High School. Special thanks to her family and friends, especially Himey and Mon.

Matt Drayton - Perchik, the StudentBefore this, Matt was in Little Shop of Horrors and

The Wiz, along with being in Reflections for a year. He would like to thank his mom, who is the best mom on the planet.

Sam Feichtenbiner -Mendel, the Rabbi’s son & Build Crew

Although Sam has been a member of the Production Crew since 8th grade, this is his first time being in a show. Big brother Sean (‘09) got Sam started in tech (thanks, Sean!) but Sam’s always been a ham at heart. Sam would like to thank Mr. Redman for urging him to try out and for starting Drama Club. He would also like to thank his ‘rents for providing taxi service to and from all the MANY rehearsals.

Jamie Gallup - Villager/ChorusThis is Jamie’s first experience in theatre. She would

like to thank her family and friends for all their support (especially Mon and Dee). She hopes you enjoy the show!

Paige Graham - Yente, the MatchmakerPaige would prefer reciting a monologue to

shooting hoops on most days. She is passionate about acting and singing and she loves all of the eyes staring at her when she is on stage. She is Jewish and is excited about being in Fiddler on the Roof. Her past performances include Little Shop of Horrors, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Wiz, Arsenic and Old Lace, and J.B.

Ciera Harvell -Chava US/Villager/ChorusCiera is a junior this year.

Sara Herbruck - Villager/ChorusSara Herbruck is a 9th grader and is in the chorus.

This is her first musical, over the summer she joined the Drama Club and portrayed Helena from A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Special thanks goes to her Mom and Dad for their encouragement.

Rhoneshia Hudson - Tzeitel, 1st daughterThis is Rhoneshia’s second year performing in a

high school musical. Last year she was in The Wiz performing as a pit singer/chorus. She enjoyed performing for all her friends and family members. Musical performances/practices were definitely something to remember and she will miss all the staff and friends made these past two years. “I love you all and I want to recognize my grandparents, my father, my sister, my aunt, and my uncle for supporting me in all I do.”

Kourtney Johnson - Sasha, a RussianKourtney Johnson has been a part of The Wiz, Little

Shop of Horrors and is in Reflections. He would like to thank his mom, sister, and Pedro, Jennifer, and Richard.

Who’s Who in the Cast

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Stacy Kieft - Villager/Chorus & Build CrewThis is Stacy’s first ‘theatrical endeavour’. She is cast

as one of the villagers and is also working on the production crew during this production.

Desmond Kirkland -Lazar Wolf, the Butcher

Desmond has been in all the musicals here at Waverly since his freshman year. He would like to thank his family for always believing in him.

Marla Koenigsknecht -Fruma-Sarah/Dancing Russian/Villager

This is Marla’s second musical through Waverly and she loves it. She was in The Wiz and Arsenic and Old Lace last year. She has enjoyed taking on the role of Fruma-Sarah and being as crazy as possible. She sends thanks to her family and friends and hopes you enjoy the show!

Keith MacLennan -Mordcha, the Innkeeper

Keith MacLennan has been in choir for 7 years now and loves singing. He has 2 years experience in M.S.U. Community Children’s Choir, which has recorded 2 CD’s and performed at places like the Wharton Center, Breslin Center - even Carnegie Hall! He’s currently in Images Choir. He has many thanks to give, but not enough space! Special thanks goes to his father, Edward MacLennan, for showing him the joys of music, his mother, Melissa O’Keefe, for supporting him all the way and his grandmother, Maureen Dally, RN, BSN, for showing him how to accomplish his long term goals.

Tammara McCollum -Avram, the Bookseller

Tammara McCollum is a junior at Waverly High School. This is her second musical. She was also a Poppy/Chorus member in The Wiz. Tammara plays the part of Avram, the bookseller in Fiddler on the Roof. She enjoys acting and being on stage. She would like to thank her best friend Amara, her little brothers Lewis and Edmund, her cousins, Halimah and Moshda and the rest of her family who came and saw the show.

Olivia Panessidi -The Fiddler/Grandma Tzeitel

Olivia Panessidi is in her last year of high school and Fiddler on the Roof is her musical debut. Although she played in the pit orchestra for West Side Story and On The Town, this is her first role on stage in a musical. She has acted in plays through Waverly High School in addition to that has played the violin for 11 years, which landed her the role of The Fiddler. Olivia aspires to attend Columbia College in Chicago for one of the many fine arts programs offered there.

Devin Price - Motel, the TailorDevin would like to thank his parents, family, and

friends. This has been a wonderful experience to him. He would also like to thank Mr. Redman for helping him become a better actor.

Monica Purdy - Bielke, 5th daughterThis is Monica’s first year in theatre. She is glad to be

participating in it. She would like to thank her family and friends for all their support (especially Himey and Dee). She hopes you enjoy the show.

Jason Rich - RabbiJason Rich Jr. got started in choir in 5th grade.

He doesn’t have a lot of theatre experience but is a freshman at Waverly High School, so he has plenty of time for more oppurtunities. Jason got started in choir because both of his parents were in Reflections here at Waverly and he would like to thank them for their love and support.

Rachel Spidle - Shprintze, 4th daughterThis is Rachel’s freshman year and her first musical

and seventh play in her life. She would like to thank her step dad Pedro Pazo for getting her in musical theater.

Chris Strode - Villagers/ChorusChris got started in theatre his junior year of high

school, being in The Wiz. He would like to thank his family and friends for all their support. Enjoy the show!

Sierra Taylor - Chava, 3rd daughterSierra Taylor is a junior this year at Waverly High

School and is in Honors Choir.

Shaquille Taylor - ConstableShaquille has been in two other plays, The Wiz and

The Chronicles of Narnia. He gives thanks for a third experience in theatre.

Taliah Taylor - Villager/ChorusTaliah was last seen on stage in The Wiz as Addapearl.

She would like to thank God who is the head of her life and her mother for giving birth to her.

Analisha Tupper - Villager/ChorusThis is Analisha’s first show with Waverly High

School. She is a freshman this year.

Jessica Waters - Villager/ChorusThis is Jessica’s freshman year and her first musical.

She would like to thank Rachel Spidle, Linze, Mr. Redman and Mr. Knapp. To those she has forgotten to thank, she apologizes.

Rachel Weinfeld - Hodel, 2nd daughterRachel first realized how much she loved the stage

during her first dance recital at the age of three and has been performing ever since. She loves to sing, has done small productions at her church and was a member of the Blue Light Players. Broadway musicals bring a smile to her face and she loves to sing along. She is excited to be in her first production at Waverly, and would like to thank every member of the cast who has been friendly and welcoming to her.

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Jack Adams - Running CrewJack is 17 years old and this is his first show. He

joined tech because he had heard it was cool from some of his friends. Jack is good at running and video games and is enjoying his first time with tech.

Cody Bryce - Running CrewHe joined tech because it looked fun. He is also on

the student senate. He has made stuff for the drama club. “Tech is lots of fun,” he says.

Josh Burrows - Build CrewJosh Burrows has been in the arts since he was in 5th

grade. Orchestra and performing music have been his passion. Now in his senior year he has decided to give building sets a try and is enjoying it. He always wants to be around the arts.

Mike Davis - Lighting DesignerMike Davis is the Lighting Designer for the year. He

joined the Waverly Technological Society in 9th grade and never left! For four years he has been building, painting, holding, getting and etc... In 11th grade he picked up the skills of lighting and became the master of the lighting board, however this is in no comparison to Rita who could kick his butt in the lighting field. After high school, Mike is planing on going to Cornerstone University for video/film editing.

Erica Decker - Running CrewThis is Erica’s first year in Technological Society. She

enjoys building things and painting. Erica would like to give thanks to her friends Mike, Maggie and Angie for getting her into the Tech Society.

Daniel Dumont - Audio AssistantDaniel Dumont started tech because his friend

Maggie Slocum forced him to go one day after school to help set up Wavapalooza. After helping he decided that it was fun and awesome and signed up for a full time commitment. Now he is on the running crew and audio assistant for the completely awesome musical Fiddler on the Roof.

Jermonte Gates - Running CrewThis is Jermonte’s second show, he got started

because of his love of building. He does mostly construction and he has also worked in three concerts.

Harli Jenks -Head of Running Crew, Build Crew

Harli got started in Tech Society her freshman year. She has worked on five productions since joining, including Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, On the Town, Little Shop of Horrors, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and The Wiz. She has worked running crew assistant, stage manager, spotlights and fly master.

Lexi Khan - Build CrewLexi has just started tech this year. She enjoys it very

much. She enjoys working backstage and figuring out how things are done behind the scenes of a play. She believes it is a very wonderful experience and is going to continue it.

Spencer Kippen -Sound Engineer, Build Crew

My name is Spencer Kippen, and I was chosen to be the sound designer because of my experience with the sound board over the past year that I have been in the Waverly Tech Society.

Angela Maas - Stage ManagerAngie Maas got started in Tech in her junior year. She

has worked backstage and on spots. She has helped in two plays so far, The Wiz and Arsenic and Old Lace. A great thanks goes to Rita for trusting her with the Stae Manager position and Mike for bringing her to the Production Crew.

Paige Miller - Props Mistress, Build CrewThis is Paige’s first show working with the Production

Crew and she is excited to be here helping.

Paul Milligan - Mic Tech 1, Build CrewThis is Paul Milligan’s first show on tech. Paul is part

of chamber and regular high school orchestra. He first joined tech because he had a interest in being part of the crew on musicals and was thrilled when he found tech.

Korbin Moffatt -Fly Operator 2, Build Crew

Korbin joined the Production Crew because “it sounded interesting and involved two of my favorite things: building things and hanging out with friends”. He has picked up many new skills and knowledge to help him with a possible career choice.

Alec Moore - Mic Tech 3Alec Moore got started in the technical theater his

sophomore year. After just moving here from Florida he has found some friends here in tech.

Brianna Moore - Running CrewThis is Brianna’s first year in tech. She’s always

wanted to be in tech, so when she got the opportunity to be in it, she took it. Tech is so much fun, she loves the chance to work with her hands on things like painting, building and staining. She’s also had the opportunity to be in cheerleading, Interact and playing in the orchestra. Brianna has been playing the violin for the past 4 years.

Robert Moore - Running Crew‘Spike’ has been involved in tech since freshman year

and has worked on Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,

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On the Town, Little Shop of Horrors and Arsenic & Old Lace. He would like to thank his grandparents, dad and friends-without them, he would not be here.

Alec Penney - Running CrewThis is Alec Penney’s first time doing tech. He

comes here everyday to help with putting together and painting stage props for plays. He made a lot of friends very quickly here and hopes to be here through high school continuing to help with the tech. He has Evan Flinton to thank for inviting him for the first time and everyone else here for making him feel welcome.

Joe Rood - Fly Operator 1Joe started tech because he is really into working

with his hands and using power tools. Since his school does not have a woods class, tech was his next option. Joe does not have the knowledge of electrical equipment to work with lights and such, but his craftsmanship with wood certainly makes up for it. He is also on the wrestling team but still has time for tech after practice.

Chelsea Shaull - Running CrewThis is Chelsea’s first show and she’s really excited

about it! She is also in Student Senate. Chelsea decided to join tech because of her friends and it also sounded fun. She loves working with the shows, but since she doesn’t like being the center of attention, tech fits her perfectly!

Nikolai Singh -Assistant Stage Manager, Build Crew

This is Nikolai’s first year with the Production Crew, and he loves it. Nikolai is very devoted to tech, and is thrilled to have the position as assistant stage manager.

Maggie Slocum - Mic Tech 2This is Maggie’s second year in tech. She worked on

the musical The Wiz and the play Arsenic and Old Lace. She was assistant lighting director for both. She enjoys going to tech and learning something new everyday.

Alex Suárez - Running CrewAlex Suárez joined the Production Crew because he

enjoys hands-on projects. Alex’s father works at the GM Delta Plant, so he was taught how to use power tools and how to do large-scale projects throughout his life. Alex once changed a headlight on a truck at the age of 4. Alex is also the president of the Animal Rights Club and hopes to be a veterinarian one day.

Abe Terry - Spot Operator 2, Build CrewAbe Terry started tech his junior year in high school,

and he has been addicted ever since. Currently on his first show, he is determined to work as much as he can. He is working on 2nd spot, and is will excited to be there. Come see the show, and if you do, he hopes you like it.

Zach Thelen - Assistant Lighting DesignerZach Thelen is a very adventurous person and likes

to try new things. He has always been a good trumpet player and has felt that being in pit would help to improve his playing abilities. As well as being in pit, he is also the assistant lighting designer for the musical and for the concerts. He feels that being in crew has been a great experience so far and hopes to be in crew his senior year also. These two activities have helped Zach make new friends and learn new skills and talents.

Robert Vaughn -Spot Operator 1, Build Crew

This is Robbie’s first year in the production crew. He is a sophomore this year.

Jynjr Yarger - Props MistressJynjr Yarger enjoys being in the Production Crew.

She joined her sophomore year and loves anything to do with the theater. Although she had never done tech before she has had a history of working with plays. She joined because she enjoys work with power tools and also has fun working with electronics. Special thanks goes to her fellow techies for putting up with her.

Who’s Who in the Pit BandAnkita Badhwar - Violin

Ankita Badhwar has been a part of orchestra for her entire high school career. She played for pit orchestra last year in The Wiz. Finding herself loving every moment of participating in the musical, she signed up to play the violin for the pit this year. She would like to thank her dad, mom and sister for all of their support.

Andre Blair - DrummerAndre Blair is arguably one of Waverly’s best

drummers since the great Dane Nordeen. After becoming section leader of the drumline and symphonic band percussion, he decided to take on a new task of joining jazz band and pit. Andre would like to thank God for giving him his talent and Brenna Reed for inspiring him through her awesome Rock Band Beatle’s skills.

Summer Chahin - FluteSummer Chahin is in pit band for her junior year. She

plays flute and is glad she joined this year. She has had a lot of fun and can’t wait for the next musical. She would like to thank everyone who supports her, puts up with her, loves her and is proud of her.

Elizabeth Eicher - Flute/PiccoloThis is Elizabeth’s second musical. Her first musical

was last year’s The Wiz, where she played flute for the pit band. Elizabeth would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her in her pursuit of a musical career.

Kim Ellsworth - ClarinetKim is a senior this year. She has been involved in the

musical all four years of high school. She was in the

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Fiddleron theRoof

DanielleDillon Matt

Drayton

LukeBunge Shelby

Coble

ChuckieBenson

RhoneshiaHudson

SaraHerbruck

PaigeGraham Ciera

Harvell

JamieGallup

MatDawson

SamFeichtenbiner

AmandaBrewer

TahziaCooper

KourtneyJohnson Stacy

Kieft

MonicaPurdy

OliviaPanessidi

KeithMacLennan Tammara

McCollum

MarlaKoenigsknecht

DesmondKirkland

DevinPrice

JasonRich

The Cast of

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AnalishaTupper

JessicaWaters

ChrisStrode

SierraTaylor

TaliahTaylor

RachelWeinfeld

RachelSpidle

ShaquelleTaylor

The Production Crew...

DylanHines

HarliJenks

JoshBurrows

MikeDavis

JackAdams

AlecMoore

KorbinMoffatt

PaigeMiller

PaulMilligan

SpencerKippen

JermonteGates

KexiKhan

CodyBryce

DanielDumont

BriannaMoore

EvanFlinton

AngieMaas

ShinteneshaKing

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RobertMoore

ZachThelen

MaggieSlocum

ChelseaShaull

NikolaiSingh

JoeRood

AlecPenney

AbeTerry

RobertVaughn

JynjrYarger

AmandaHerley

JoshNuss

ElizabethEicher

KimEllsworth

AnkitaBadhwar

Alanna White

AaronWade

DavidThompson

AmyTrinn

CoreyRubino

LindseyGonzalez

AlliRichmond

SummerChahin

AdamFracker

AngelaWright

LoganRaterink

JonathonJones

VanessaJoseph

DanielStudevant

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chorus her freshman year (On the Town) and sophmore (Little Shop of Horrows) years. Kim switched to the pit her junior year (The Wiz) and this year she decided that playing in the pit band is more fulfilling than memorizing lines. Kim would like to thank her friends, her parents and her little sister, Elise, for always supporting her.

Allison Epstein - ClarinetAllison is thrilled to have recieved the lead in her

senior year high school production: first clarinet. She has worked her ways up from the bottom to get here, from playing the gunshots and the doorbell in Little Shop of Horrors to providing whimscally magical noises in The Wiz. By the way, she’s really happy for you and she’s going to let you finish reading this program, but Shelby Coble is the best Golde of all time. Enjoy the show!

Adam Fracker - ViolinThis is Adam’s first year in pit. He has played in the

chamber orchestra for three years. He has studied the violin since the age of 10. He is currently taking private lessons from Sue Garber at MSU Community Music School.

Lindsey Gonzalez - TrumpetLindsey Gonzalez has been jamming on her trumpet

for eight years. This is her second year in pit band. With close to no vocal talent she stays off the stage but is a star in the music industry. After high school, she plans to go on to college and minor in music. Special thanks to her mom, Trace Cooley, for always being there and Mr. Larzelere for teaching her to love music and encouraging her to always do her best.

Amanda Herley - CelloAmanda got started in theatre when she was about

10 with All-of-Us Express Childrens theatre, working both backstage and onstage. In 5th grade, she joined orchestra with many of her friends to play the cello. Amanda then became involved with such programs as Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, MSBOA Solo & Ensemble, MSU’s Concert Orchestra. She also plays the piano and the harmonica. Amanda would like to thank her grandmother for showing her the impact of music at a young age and her mom for supporting her in everything that she does.

Jonathan Jones - Baritone SaxophoneLast year he played in the pit band for The Wiz

(Reed 4) and provided the bass line. He also has helped the cast and production crew. He enjoys the theatre and wants to “give the audience what they paid for”. Thanks to the cast and crews hard work and enthusiasm.

Vanessa Joseph - ClarinetVanessa has been in the band for the past four years,

since she was a freshman at Waverly High School. This is her first musical and although it takes a lot of time, she’s had fun participating. Enjoy the show!

Josh Nuss - TromboneThis is Josh’s second time performing in the musical,

last year he shredded on trombone for The Wiz. He also plays in Jazz band and is the Drum Major in the Waverly Marching Band. Josh has been playing lacrosse since 5th grade and earlier this year he joined the tennis team. Along with sports, he takes part in the Spanish Honors Society and is president of the Wavelry High School Senate.

Logan Raterink - OboeLogan Raterink joined band in the 5th grade, playing

the clarinet. In 7th grade, he switched to the obow and joined the Jazz Band on the alto saxophone. He currently plays oboe in the Symphonic Band, alto in the Marching Band and lead tenor in Jazz Band. Logan also maintains good grades and currently has a 4.0 GPA.

Alli Richmond - ClarinetAlli is a senior at Waverly this year and this is her first

time playing in the pit. She plays clarinet in both the marching band and symphonic band. This is Alli’s first time playing in the pit and she wishes she would have joined for previous musicals, because it’s been a lot of fun. She would like to thank her mom for getting up and making her coffee each morning and Mr. Larzelere for bringing donuts.

Corey Rubino - TromboneThis is Corey’s first time playing in the Pit Band

for a WHS production. He has been in the Waverly Band program since 5th grade. He is currently in the Symphonic and Jazz bands and on the Varsity Swim and Tennis teams. Corey would like to thank Mr. Larzelere for his commitment to the High School Band program and his mother, Debbie.

Daniel Sturdevant - Bass“Danger” Dan got involved in orchestra in 5th grade.

He played in the pit in 8th grade and had a great time.

David Thompson - TrumpetDavid is a junior and plays first trumpet. He was in

the pit for The Wiz. Known among his peers as ‘The Trumpet Master”, he enjoys playing loudest and fastest to show he’s the best. David travels the country sharing his love of music with everyone he meets.

Amy Trinn - ViolinAmy plays violin in the pit. This is her first year. She

also plays in the Waverly Chamber Orchestra and the orchestra.

Aaron Wade - SaxophoneAaron started playing the saxophone in fifth

grade. Since then he has done many things with his instrument, including Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, Marching Band, Honors Band, Honors Middle School Band, Solo and Ensemble Festival, and Pit. He would like to thank Mr. Larzelere for the opportunity and his family for their support.

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Alanna White - PianoAlanna is playing the accordion part on the piano.

She has been taking piano lessons for ten years. She is also in band where she plays clarinet and bass clarinet.

Meredith Wright - CelloThis is Meredith’s 1st year in the pit, although she’s

been in the past 4 shows here at Waverly. She would like to thank her family, friends and instructors for their support.

Who’s Who - The Directors...

Angela Wright - French HornAs is “Tradition,” Angela is participating in the

musical once again in the pit. If she “were a rich man” she, or Mr. Knapp would pay for a professional to play the “Miracle of Miracles” instrument, the french horn. She would like to thank Mr. Larzelere for rehearsing with the pit from “Sunrise to Sunset” “Far from the home he loves” and her family (“Do you love me?”) for “now she has everything”.

Benjamin Knapp - Musical DirectorBenjamin Knapp, director of choirs for Waverly High School and Waverly Middle School, is pleased to present his

fifth theater production at Waverly High School. He has been the musical director for West Side Story, On The Town, Little Shop of Horrors, The Wiz and now Fiddler on the Roof here at Waverly. Also Footloose and Do Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up, at Swartz Creek High School. This is the third year that Benjamin has stepped into the position as lead director for Waverly’s musical. His acting background has been mainly in college and University opera where he performed roles in Carmen, The Magic Flute, Gianni Schicchi, Help, Help, The Globolinks, and Three Sisters Who Are Not Sisters. Benjamin’s interest in musical theater dates back to his high school years where he would annually see shows on Broadway in New York. He fell in love with stage musicals from the very first show he attended as a teenager, A Chorus Line. Since this time, Benjamin has attended hundreds of local productions, high school shows, and professional Broadway theater. Benjamin received his music education degree from Wheaton College, and his Masters in Choral Conducting from Michigan State University. He has been teaching in Michigan public schools since 1997 and is proud to be in his eighth year of teaching here at Waverly Schools.

Richard C. Redman - Acting DirectorRichard C. Redman is an Equity actor and eight-year veteran of the Michigan Shakespeare Festival where he won

an Oscar Wilde best supporting actor award for his role as Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Other favorite roles have included Donald Rumsfeld in Stuff Happens, Lord Capulet (Romeo and Juliet), Tranio (Taming of the Shrew), Sir Toby Belch (Twelfth Night) and Dogberry (Much Ado About Nothing). He’s also appeared on several local stages including BoarsHead, Peppermint Creek, Icarus Falling, Riverwalk, and Lansing Civic Players. In addition to acting, Richard taught drama at the Montessori Children’s House of Lansing for four years. For the past three years, he has directed the Waverly plays and helped to found the drama club this summer. He also directed a dark night production last year at BoarsHead and is the Lansing coordinator for the Michigan Shakespeare Festival High School Monologue Contest.

Lindsay Palinsky - ChoreographerMs. Palinsky got started on the stage in 1987 as a bluebird in a ballet rendition of An American Tale, and has

never stopped performing. She received her primary ballet training from Gail and Laurie McPhee at MGM Dance in Flushing, MI, where she also took Irish Tap lessons from Cindy Kelly (1987-2000). She switched her focus to theatre in 10th grade, while still taking the occasional ballet class with Denise Paavola at the Paavola School of Dance in Flint, MI. Ms. Palinsky performed in several shows with the Flint Community Players under the tutelage of director/choreographer Steven J. Mokofsky. In Lansing, she dances when she has time between rehearsals with Suzanne Wingate, and has worked with award-winning choreographer Roberta Otten. She has taken master classes with members of the Geoffrey Ballet and Dayton Ballet II. Ms. Palinsky currently serves as Artistic Director of Shakespeare on the Grand, a branch of the Lansing Civic Players. She would like to thank her family, friends and Joe for their love and support.

David Larzelere - ConductorMr. Larzelere is the Director of Bands at Waverly High School where his duties include directing the Symphonic

Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band and Marching Band. He also assists with the beginning bands at Waverly East Intermediate. Upon his graduation from MSU in 2000, he was the Director of Bands for the Marshall Public Schools for two years. He then spent a year as a Graduate Assistant with the Spartan Marching Band and Music Education Department at MSU Mr. Larzelere is very proud of the dedicated students who are performing this evening and the enormous amount of time and energy spent in preparing Fiddler on the Roof. Enjoy the show!

Rita Deibler - Technical Director & ProducerFiddler on the Roof marks Miss Deibler’s ninth year with Waverly’s Theatre, her most recent accomplishments include

The Wiz and Arsenic & Old Lace. When not at Waverly, she is working in and about the various theatres in Lansing. Most recently she was stage manager for Riverwalk Theatre with Thunderhoof and the Prince, as well as Technical

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Directing and Stage Managing Shakespeare on the Grand’s premiere production All’s Well that End’s Well this past summer. In her almost thirty productions and ten years of theatre experience, she can now say she has performed in every aspect of a production both on stage and off. Many thanks go to her crew for all their hard work and patience, and much love to Truman for putting up with the crazy Stage Manager alter-ego that takes over Rita during productions.

Tina Klan - PianistTina Klan has been accompanying musicals since her high school’s 1988 production of The Music Man. Some of her

favorites have been Man of LaMancha, The Sound of Music, Once Upon A Mattress (Riverwalk Theater) and most recently Beauty & The Beast (Lansing Catholic High School). After graduating with a vocal performance major from Great Lakes Christian College, Tina has been a voice teacher, piano teacher and Worship Director in the Lansing area.

Wendy Baugh - CostumerWendy is a 1981 Waverly Alumna, her first work was with Waverly’s 2005 production of You Can’t Take It With You.

She has worked with Sunsets with Shakespeare on Dear Esther, Much Ado About Nothing, Measure for Measure and Jeffrey in 2006. Wendy also assisted in costuming Sunsets with Shakespeare’s presentation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Jenna Erbele - Promotions Director & CostumerJenna got started in technical theatre her senior year in high school and it has been her ‘home away from home’ ever

since. Although mainly wardrobe currently, she has worked in all areas of the backstage and is a member of I.A.T.S.E. Local 274. Among many other shows, she has had the pleasure of working backstage on many wonderful Broadway shows including Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera, Disney’s The Lion King and Wicked. Special thanks goes to Ted Daniel for his support, knowledge and for showing her the magic of theatre.

Rob Spagnoulo - Business SupportRob Spagnuolo has worked on promotions, marketing, and business support for the musical the past three years.

In addition, he was the producer for Waverly Community Schools’ Alumni Concert. He would like to thank the cast and crew for all of their hard work in preparing for the musical. He also wants to thank the community for its support of the fine arts programs at Waverly.

Eldon McGraw - Theatre Club Advisor and Co-executive ProducerFor the production of Fiddler on the Roof, Eldon has been advising the Producer and Director. Eldon has produced

four productions in the past few years for Waverly High School - Grease, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Arsenic and Old Lace.

Tony Terranova - Co-excutive ProducerMr. Terranova has been working with the Waverly Theatre Department as co-excutive producer for the past two

years. He is currently the Dean of Students at Waverly High School.

Michael Ruben - Teaching InternMichael Ruben started his interest in theater back in high school as part of the technical crew for the production

of Crazy for You, and later as part of the cast of Fiddler on the Roof and State Fair. For this production, he has served as an aide to Mr. Redman, Mr. Knapp and Ms. Palinsky, assisting in staging rehearsals and dance choreography. He has had the pleasure of working with other school musicals. Last fall, he assisted a middle school director in the production of The Wizard of Oz. Michael has found theater to be an indispensable part of his teaching internship, by using it to engage students and moving around the room during lessons. Special thanks to his sister and mother for their support and love.

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Fiddler on the Roof is one of the most beloved musicals of all time and I am thrilled to be bringing it to Waverly’s audiences. The students you are about to see both on stage and off have been hard at work for the past nine weeks. Without them, none of this would have happened and I can’t thank them enough.

The magic of theatre is something that attracted me at an early age when I saw Beauty and the Beast at The Wharton Center, and from then on I was hooked for life. That is my favorite thing about working in this field, the affect it has on audiences and the impact it will leave on you. Which is why now, more than ever, we need to continue to support the arts in schools. I can’t imagine what I would be doing with my life today if I had not had this experience in high school. Kurt Vonnegut had it right when he said, ‘The point of practicing art is not to make a living, but to make your soul grow.’

Theatre looks easy and comes naturally when done right, so please indulge me, dear reader, for I’d be remiss if I didn’t take a moment to thank those special people who share my passions and made this production happen. The High School’s own Amy Ranke and Micheal Ruben, you guys are awesome. Rob, you really are ‘the man’. Wendy, mom, you’re the best. Jenna, if anyone deserves a round of applause its you. Ben, Richard, Lindsay and Dave you work the hardest to make this production look and sound as fantastic as it does- thank you for everything you have done. And, of course, thank you to the parents of our cast, crew and pit, for without you this production would not have been possible.

Thank you so much for attending todays performance and supporting the arts here at Waverly, I hope you enjoy this timeless classic.

Rita E Deibler- Producer and Technical Director

In the past six months, a lot has happened in the Waverly Theatre Department. A Theatre Club was developed as an umbrella for the Drama Club (a new club) and the Production Crew Club (formerly known as the Technological Society). Many upgrades were made in the Waverly High School Auditorium including lighting and the mural located at the entrance. A special thanks to Waverly Alum, Jameson Mcquaid, for his mural design and the painting of the mural. He spent more than 70 hours donating his time and artistic talents on the mural.

The Theatre Club is also proud to announce two upcoming productions. A play will be produced in the spring of 2010 at Waverly High School. This production will be funded by the Theatre Club. The Theatre Club is very excited to announce a play to be produced at Waverly Middle School this winter. It has been many years since there has been a play or musical produced at Waverly Middle School. Richard Redman, the Acting Director of Fiddler on the Roof, will also direct this year’s middle school and high school plays.

The Theatre Club would like to thank the Waverly Education Foundation and local citizens for the generous donations towards the production costs of the Waverly Middle School play.

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