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Welcome to our production of "WEST SIDE STORY"! We are honored to bring

to life one of the greatest American musicals ever written. This is SCYT's second time doing this amazing show. The first time was at the Whittier Playhouse in

2006 to ten sold out performances! Today you will see our new Young Adult cast, and it is a privilege to have the vast amount of talent we have with this program. This is our 3rd Young Adult cast show, with INTO THE WOODS last summer

and HAIRSPRAY this spring! Watch for more amazing shows in the years ahead! I want to thank our director/musical director Dane Morris for doing another

outstanding job with this production. He played the role of Tony in our first production 6 years ago, and since then has directed over 25 shows for SCYT and

brings amazing leadership for his age. It is with pride that I see my oldest son growing into such an amazing musician and leader.

A huge thank you to Jessica Ordaz for all her continued outstanding work choreographing our various SCYT casts! After HAIRSPRAY (where she was the lead role and choreographer) I cannot believe that she can continue to create some

of the most amazing and artistically brilliant choreography ever. For West Side Story she has done a fantastic job as usual!

Also a big thank you to Rita Smith who is our lead mom for this cast, and to Judi Griffin for her leadership with administrative details for all our SCYT shows.

Also, a HUGE thank you to all our amazing parents and siblings of the cast who help with all the details behind the scenes to help the cast shine on stage!

This fall we will be offering "THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLY" with our young adult cast, starting early October and performing late-January. Spread the word! We will also be offering "SEUSSICAL" in both Orange and Whittier for K-

12th graders! Please sign up to get on our email list today in the lobby to get updates!

Thank you for supporting SCYT today! West Side Story is one of the greatest shows ever written...Sit back and enjoy an amazing score, brilliant lyrics, and over

50 of the some of the most talented cast members to ever grace our SCYT stage! DANA MORRIS

Welcome

SCYT performances of WEST SIDE STORY are in cooperation with Music Theater

International, the publisher of this musical. West Side Story: music by Leonard

Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, with a book by Arthur Laurents,and

conception and choreography by Jerome Robbins. It was inspired by William

Shakespeare's play Romeo and Julietw York.

East Side Story was the original title of the Shakespeare-inspired musical conceived by choreographer Jerome Robbins, written by playwright Arthur Laurents and scored by composer and lyricist Leonard Bernstein in 1949. A tale of star-crossed lovers—one Jewish, the other Catholic—on Manhattan's Lower East Side, the show in its original form never went into production, and the idea was set aside for the next six years. It was more than just a change of setting, however, that helped the re-titled show get off the ground in the mid-1950s. It was also the addition of a young, relatively unknown lyricist named Stephen Sondheim. The book by Arthur Laurents and the incredible choreography by Jerome Robbins helped make West Side Story a work of lasting genius, but it was the strength of the songs by Stephen Sondheim and Leonard Bernstein that allowed it to make its Broadway debut on this day in 1957.

The re-conception of West Side Story as a tale of love across the divide of two street gangs, one Latin and one white-ethnic, came quickly once the creative principals returned to the project in 1955. With the support of producer Carol Crawford, plans for the show proceeded over the course of two years, but by the spring of 1957, with no financial backers ready to commit to a controversial show in which Act I would end with two principal characters dead as a result of gang violence, Crawford announced she was pulling out of the project. West Side Story seemed to be dead.

What saved the show was the relationship between Stephen Sondheim and Broadway producer Hal Prince, whom Sondheim called with the bad news. Prince and his partner Bobby Griffith made arrangements for a quick visit to New York to consult with the West Side Story team, and it was there that they were won over by the power of the music Bernstein played them in his midtown apartment. "About halfway through the audition," Prince later recalled, "I started to sing along with the material....At the end of the whole thing, Bobby and I looked at each other, and we said, without hesitation, 'We'll do it!'"

With Prince and Griffith's backing, West Side Story got back on track for a premiere on September 26, 1957, that would begin one of the longest initial runs in Broadway history.

History

Dana Morris – Producer

Dana hails from South Dakota and graduated from Concordia College in Minnesota

with a Bachelor’s degree in Music with emphasis in Piano and Theory. He was the

head of the music and fine arts department for 12 years at Eastside Christian Church

in Fullerton; Director and Founder of Biola Youth Arts and Biola Youth Theater at

Biola University; Founder and President of Southern California Youth Theater since

2000 to present; started the youth theater programs at The Village Theater in 2007

and at the Dream Center in LA in 2011. He transformed an old storefront into a 200

seat theater in Whittier called the Whittier Playhouse for many years. Dana has

played piano professionally at Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, and various theater

companies and dinner theaters throughout Southern California. He has written several productions, including "The

Joy of Christmas" at Dream Center in 2011. He has musical directed and directed various productions for many

other theater companies over the years... But his greatest accomplishment in life is to be the proud father of Dane,

Jordan, Parker, Harrison and Meredith.

Dane Morris – Director/Musical Director

Dane Morris has been studying, arranging, and performing music for the past twelve

years. His degrees from Chapman University's Conservatory of Music include a "Bachelor

of Music in Vocal Performance" and a "Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Vocal

Emphasis". While in college, Dane's accomplishments include directing and music

directing 20 musical theater productions with Southern California Youth Theater (SCYT).

With his nationally ranked college a cappella group SoundCheck, Dane was the music

director and wrote over15 a cappella arrangements for the group. While pursuing his

degrees, Dane established a private voice studio in 2008 with young OC/ LA voice students’ 3rd-12th grade. His

students learn the basics of healthy vocal production and the importance of artistry in their singing all while having

fun!

Recently Dane has been heavily involved with the Los Angeles electronic music scene as a producer. His original

music has been gaining traction and getting played in some of the most established clubs/ venues around the

world. Dane performs regularly at Low End Theory, and other west coast clubs, and is also the co-founder of "Team

Supreme" that features some of the music of the most prominent DJ's/Artists in the industry.

Jessica Ordaz – Choreographer

Jessica is thrilled to be choreographing and performing in "West Side Story!".

Having a passion for performing, Jessica has been blessed to be in over 55

productions. Some of her theatrical credits include: Belle, Peter Pan, Baker's Wife

(Into the Woods), Maria (Sound of Music), Lead Dancer/Dance Captain (42nd

Street & West Side Story), Jan (Grease), and Annie (Annie) for which she received

the “Best Actress” award for Whittier Community Theatre’s Academy Awards. Her

TV credits include: Southland, Heroes, The Middle, Bones, NCIS, and Saving Grace.

She currently graduated in May from Cal State Fullerton, where she majored in Film &

Television, and just recently completed her first original full length screenplay. She hopes to transfer to the New

York Film Academy after graduation to major in film acting. Her goal is to someday make it to Broadway, Film, or

Television. To God be all the Glory! Philippians 4:6

Directors Bios

Producer: Dana Morris Director/Musical Director: Dane Morris

Choreographer: Jessica Ordaz Assistant Choreographer: Austin Crumley

Assistant Director/Stage Manager: Gun Liljehall Sound: Pat Rushton

Lights: Jordan Morris Costume Design: Alysia Smith/Dana Morris

Set Design: Dana Morris Props: Linda Campbell & Amy Ellzey

Parent Help: all the Great Cast Members families!!

Leadership

August 16-18th August 23-25th

Performances Performances

Tony Toren Nakamura Taylor Simmons

Maria Lauryn Judson Nicolette Gamboa

Anita Camille Berberabe Elise Lopez

Bernardo Vincent Tercero Vincent Tercero

Chino DJ Smith Pierce Taylor

Riff Josh Lopez Josh Lopez

Action Mark Mekalian Chandler Stager

A-Rab Eddie Specht Eddie Specht

Baby John Aaron Griffin Aaron Griffin

Diesel Josh Arnold Mark Mekalian

Snowboy Charlton Ellzey Charlton Ellzey

Big Deal/ Geetar Josh Arnold Josh Arnold

Doc Sami Genie Sami Genie

Anybodys Sarah Medina Sarah Brown

Officer Krupke Tim Collins Tim Collins

Lt. Schrank Tim Glasgow Tim Glasgow

Gladhand Taylor Simmons Toren Nakamura

Somewhere Soloist Brian Bautista

Dana wernecke

Shay Stager

Samuel Genie

Rosalia Jessica Ordaz Jessica Ordaz

Consuela Alysia Smith Lori Corona

Teresita Roxanne Thomas Marisa Rivera

Francisca Dana WerneCke Quinn Howard

Margarita Veronica Ornelas Whitney Taylor

Pepe Pierce Taylor DJ Smith

Indio/Moose Brian Bautista Brian Bautista

Luis Gabe Ferralez Gabe Ferralez

Graziella Morgan Ladow Shay Stager

Velma Sarah Campbell Olivia Wagner

Minnie Kayla Samuelson Kayla Samuelson

Clarice Tracy McDaniel Tracy McDaniel

Pauline Chloe Stager Chloe Stager

Cast List

FEMALE Jet DANCERS

Sarah Campbell Tracy mCdaniel Shay Stager

Kayla Samuelson Chloe Stager Olivia Wagner

Sarah brown

Sarah medina

FEMALE Shark DANCERS

Lori Corona Jessica Ordaz Marisa Rivera

Quinn Howard Veronica Ornelas Roxanne Thomas

Morgan Mendez Alysia Smith Dana WerneCke

WHITNEY TAYLOR Moniqui Soto RACHEL BARONE

Ensemble/Adults

Sami Genie Tim Glasgow

Tim collins

Jet ENSEMBLE

Heaven Castillo William Ellzey Toren Nakamaura

MEGAN WERNECKE Bradford ellzey Taylor Simmons

Shark ENSEMBLE

Bernard Green Jessikah Lara Corina Luijan

Elijah Green Dillon Lares SUMMERSMOON TIGER

ABBY RONQUILLO Matt Lopez

Cast List

Act 1

“Prologue” (Instrumental) – Jets and Sharks

“Jet Song” – Riff, Action, Baby John, A-rab, Big Deal and Jets

"Something' s Coming" – Tony

"Dance At The Gym" (Instrumental) – Jets and Sharks

o "Blues"

o "Promenade"

o "Mambo"

o "Cha-cha"

o "Meeting Scene" - Tony and Maria

o "Jump"

"Maria" – Tony

"Balcony Scene (Tonight)" – Tony and Maria

"America" – Anita, Rosalia, Shark Girls

"Cool" – Riff and Jets

"One Hand, One Heart" – Tony and Maria

"Tonight Quintet and Chorus" – Anita, Tony, Maria, Bernardo,

Riff, Jets and Sharks

"The Rumble" (Dance) – Jets and Shark

Act 2

"Entr' acte" (Instrumental)

"I Feel Pretty" – Maria, Consuela, Rosalia, Teresita, Francisca

and Shark Girls

"Ballet Sequence" - Tony and Maria

"Transition to Scherzo" - Instrumental

"Scherzo" - Instrumental

"Somewhere" (Song and Dance) – Company

"Procession and Nightmare" - Jets and Sharks

"Gee, Officer Krupke" – Action, A-rab, Diesel, Baby John and the

Jets

"A Boy Like That and I Have A Love" – Anita and Maria

"Taunting Scene" (Instrumental) – Anita and Jets

"Finale" – Tony and Maria

Scenes

Cast Bios

JOSHUA ARNOLD My name is Josh and I'm very excited for you to see this show. This is my first production with SCYT and I couldn't be happier to be doing West Side Story. Next year I will be attending Pace University as a dance major in pursuit of my dreams of Broadway. I've been doing musicals for the past five years non-stop and I plan on continuing for a long time. A couple shows I've been in are Les Miserables, Titanic, and Seussical. Anyway, enjoy the show!

BRIAN BAUTISTA Brian is so excited to be in Westside Story. This will be his 13th performance with Southern California Youth Theater. He would like to thank his friends and family for all the support

they have given him! He would like to thank the Lord for His favor in his life! Jeremiah 29:11

CAMILLE BERBERABLE Camille is 23 years old and is a new graduate from the Rio Hondo nursing program. This is also her second time playing Anita! She has played roles such as Ado Annie in Oklahoma, Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast, Mother Abbess in Sound of Music, Mrs. Paroo in The Music Man, and many other roles. She has been a part of SCYT for many years and is very glad to be back on stage. Enjoy the show!

SARAH CAMPBELL Sarah has been in several SCYT productions going back to when she was 5 years old. She is now a senior at Whittier High School and has been in seven productions there. Her most recent work includes "Oklahoma!" (as Gertie), and "Annie" (an orphan). Her most recent SCYT role was last summer in "Into the Woods" as Jack's mother. Sarah would like to thank several people for influencing her greatly including Mr. Dana Morris, Catherine Brunel at WHS, and Sugar Smart, her long time dance teacher, and her parents and for giving me such talents and encouraging me to use them.

HEAVEN CASTILLO Heaven Leigh Castillo is a junior at Fullerton Union High School in women's ensemble and is excites to be part of her very first SCYT production of West Side Story. I would like to thank my family and friends for always supporting me.

Cast Bios

LORI CORONA Lori, 17, is a senior in high school. Lori trained in various styles of dance such as: ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, hip hop and tumbling at Catch the Vision for 12 years. This is her 8th show with SCYT but some of her favorite rolls included Tiger Lilly in Peter Pan, Princess Jasmine in Aladdin, and Lil Inez in Hairspray. She thanks God for blessing her in so many ways. "For the Lord will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from being caught" Proverbs 3:26. Enjoy the show!

BRADFORD ELLZEY I am a twelve-year old going into 8th grade. I hope you enjoy West Side Story as much as I enjoy being in it! I enjoy playing soccer, reading, playing classical violin, singing with a barbershop chorus and performing in musical theater. I want to thank Mr. Morris, Dane and Jessica for continually being such great encouragers and great examples. Most importantly I want to praise Jesus Christ for being so awesome. Enjoy the show!

CHARLTON ELLZEY Charlton Ellzey is a 16-year old high school Junior. This is his 5th production with SCYT. Roles he has enjoyed playing include “Jafar” in “Alladin Jr.” and “Mr. Tumnus” in Narnia. Charlton enjoys singing in a barbershop chorus, studying the viola, performing magic tricks, and being with his friends. He would like to thank Dana, Dane, and Jessica for all of their dedicated work. Most of all, he thanks Jesus, his Lord and Savior.

WILLIAM ELLZEY This is my fifth show with SCYT and I have enjoyed them so much! I love being on stage, especially with all my friends. Most of my musical abilities originate from my learning and enjoying my classical cello. Probably my favorite role was playing ‘Potiphar” in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”. I want to say a huge ‘thank you’ to Mr. Morris, Dane and Jessica and the Lord for everything and all the fun that’s happened in my life because

of them.

GABE FERRALEZ I am an 11th grader at La Serna High School, passionate about music and theatre arts. Past productions include “Our Town”, “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson”, and “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”. Among several other instruments, I play guitar and bass, and enjoy singing and song writing as a hobby.

NICOLETTE GAMBOA Nicolette willl be Senior at Whittier High School and this is her 3rd SCYT production. She has played Little Red Riding Hood (Into The Woods) and LouAnn/ Dynamite (Hairspray). At her high school she has also played a Wickersham Brother (Suessical), Rebecca Gibbs (Our Town), Annie (Annie), Alice (Alice In Wonderland), and Ado Annie (Oklahoma). She is very excited to take on the role of Maria in West Side Story. She would like to thank her wonderful parents and brothers for their support, her awesome friends Mona, Lori, Brian, Dillon, Meredith and DJ for putting up with her, and last but certainly not least, God for

being with her every step of the way.

SAMUEL GENIE This is Samy's 2nd production with SCYT and is excited to say that this show is amazing. Great talent, amazing direction and an extremely committed cast. Hope you all enjoy the performance and keep coming to see all the hard work we put in.

ELIJAH GREEN “West Side Story” is Elijah’s 6th SCYT show, following “Hairspray,” “Beauty & the Beast,” “Aladdin,” “Hello Dolly” and “The Wiz!” His passion for acting developed during the productions of the Gershwins’ “Crazy For You” and “Seussical the Musical.” After filming a commercial, television pilot, and music video, musical theatre is Elijah’s favorite platform. In addition to his goal of making it on Broadway, he plans to pursue a career as a defense attorney. Elijah attends Cortines Performing Arts High School in downtown Los Angeles,

and enjoys writing, reading, & singing.

BENO GREEN Bernard Green, Jr. is a recent high school graduate and will be attending California State University Monterey Bay this fall where he plans to major in Liberal Arts. He started singing as a young boy & has acted in various church plays. His first and favorite role in a professional production was “Doug” in The Great White Throne Judgment Drama. He’s excited to spend his last summer home around his family and SCYT friends. He is excited to continue glorifying God through the arts and many other activities, including cycling, volleyball, and community service.

Cast Bios

TIM GLASGOW At age 12, Tim decided that he would go for a part in the school play. After blowing up the stage, he began to pursue acting with a vengeance. Now, at age 22, he has been in or involved with 13+ shows, including Hairspray, Guys and Dolls, The Foreigner, Grease, Les Miserables, Oklahoma, and others. He is proud to be a part of this production of West Side Story, and would like to thank all of his friends and family for supporting him in his dream of being on stage.

AARON GRIFFIN Aaron is 15 and is so thankful for another opportunity to perform with this young adult group. He thanks god for all the people that are in his life which allows him to continue to enjoy doing what he loves. A big thank you to Jessica and Dana and a bigger thank you to his

family and friends who always support him.

Cast Bios

LAURYN JUDSON Lauryn Judson is new to SYCT, and is thrilled to be a part of this incredibly talented cast. She is so thankful to have been given the opportunity to play Maria opposite the brilliant Toren Nakamura. It has been a challenge that she will never forget. She would like to thank

Joshua, Camille, and Alysia for being so supportive. Go Gryffindors!

JESSIKAH LARA Jessikah is a theater geek, a Japanese anime nerd, costume making, never been kissed, home-schooled teenager. She is the second oldest of seven siblings. She has been in over

ten productions with SCYT. Hope you have a great time watching this show!

DILLON LARES Dillon is 14 years old, going in to California High School in Whittier this September. Dillon has been in a few of SCYT shows. The Wiz, Joseph, Peter Pan, Hello Dolly, Aladdin. He has a heart and compassion for theatre. Dillon also is in the Dance ministry at his church, Good Shepherd

Family Bible Church in uptown Whittier. Dillon is so excited for being a part of West Side Story.

ELISE LOPEZ Elise Lopez is glad to be back at SCYT and join her theater family once again. She has been performing since she was in elementary school and is so excited to be playing Anita in her favorite show. Elise graduated from Cal State Fullerton and currently works for PepsiCo but her real love is the arts. She would like to thank her loving boyfriend Jon and family for supporting her real passion of theater. Enjoy the show!

QUINN HOWARD Quinn is excited to be performing in her first production of West Side Story. Her favorite past shows include Thoroughly Modern Millie and Les Miserables. She is currently attending Cal State Fullerton double majoring in dance and biology. She would like to thank her amazing cast and staff for this awesome opportunity.

Cast BiosJOSH LOPEZ

Hello my name is Joshua Lopez. I am 22 years old and a current student at California State University of Fullerton. I'm studying business in advertising. I work full time in sales on commission in premium retail. I have always had a passion for theater and acting, and I have had lead roles in the following plays: Godspell, Annie Get Your Gun, The Wizard of Oz, South Pacific, Beauty and the Best, and West Side Story.

MATTHEW LOPEZ Matt lopez is so greatful to be in such a classical show. This is his second show with SCYT the first being Hairspray. He hopes to continue with his acting career with the SCYT family.

TRACY MCDANIEL Tracy’s showbiz resume ranges from actor & stage manager to writer & director in over 40 productions. Favorite Roles: TV/Film: "DISTURBIA", "ENTOURAGE", & "ZOEY 101". Theatre: Sister Aloysius in DOUBT, Meg in THE ACTOR'S NIGHTMARE, Prudy Pingleton in HAIRSPRAY & the World Premiere of THROUGH THESE EYES. She is excited to be pursuing her dreams of being a Casting Director. Tracy would like to thank her family for their support, and Jesus Christ who has blessed her with the drive and support to make it in this crazy business. Jeremiah 29:11 <3

SARAH MEDINA Sarah is 16 years old and is going to be a junior at Whittier High School. At WHS Sarah has been in Annie and Oklahoma. This is her first SCYT production and she is totally psyched to be playing Anybodys for cast Gryffindor!! She is thrilled to be part of this amazingly talented cast. Sarah would also like to give a special shout out to her trio of friends Matt, Sarah C,

and Corina.

MORGAN MENDEZ Hi! My name is Morgan Mendez, I am 17 years old, and I'm going to be a senior at La Entrada High School. I have been in theatre for about 4 years, and this is my first production with Southern California Youth Theatre. My fellow cast-mates are very friendly, and have made me feel very welcomed. I would like to thank my mom and grandma for always being there, Jill Goodsell for helping me find my voice, and everyone else that have helped me, I'm having a WONDERFUL time!

Cast BiosTOREN NAKAMAURA Toren is a sophomore in Pace University's BFA Musical Theater program in New York City and is a recent graduate of the Orange County High School of the Arts (Commercial Voice). Some of his favorite roles include ARCHIE in the Orange County premiere of 13 The Musical and BENNY in Berklee College of Music's production of In the Heights. He can be heard in Walt Disney World's Parade Of Dreams, and he was most recently seen at Joe's Pub NYC, performing Zoe Sarnak's "If Your Child" in a cabaret of new music.

JESSICA ORDAZ Jessica is thrilled to be choreographing and performing in "West Side Story!” Some of her Theatrical credits include: Tracy Turnblad, Belle, Peter Pan, Baker's Wife (Into the Woods), Jan (Grease), & Annie (Annie) for which she received the “Best Actress” award for Whittier Community Theatre’s Academy Awards. TV Credits: Southland, Heroes, The Middle, Bones, NCIS, & Saving Grace.

VERONICA ORNELAS Veronica is 17, 2nd oldest of 5. She has been in 21 productions, 16 with SCYT. Some of her favorite roles have been Belle (Beauty & the Beast), Jasmine & Carpet (Aladdin), Little Red (Into the Woods), Lucy (Charlie Brown), Crystal (Little Shop Of Horrors), Susan Pevensie (Narnia), & Rosie (Bye Bye Birdie). Her passion is acting, & wants to be on Broadway.

Thanks to Dana & Dane, Jessica, her family & friends, & God for His many blessings.

MARISA RIVERA Marisa will be a junior at Whittier High School. This is her second SCYT production. She is very excited to be in West Side Story. Marisa has been dancing for 9 years at Claylee's Dance Academy. She would like to thank Jessica Ordaz for everything she does for her! She also thanks her mother for her tremendous support.

ABBY RONQUILLO This is Abby’s first production with SCYT, and she is glad to be performing with so many talented people. She loves to act, dance, and sing and hopes to be on Broadway one day. Abby attends Benton MS and is part of their Visual & Performing Arts program. Abby’s credits include: Ms. Mayor/Bird Girl in “Seussical the Musical”, Whether Girl/Duchess of Definition in “Phantom Tollbooth”, and other theatre showcases. Abby would like to thank her parents for always reminding her to “do all things for His glory”.

Cast BiosKAYLA SAMUELSON

Kayla is 14 and she is going to be a sophomore in the fall. This is her 12th show with SCYT and she has loved every minute that she's spent here. Her favorite roles included Kim in Bye, Bye Birdie, Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, and Babette in Beauty and the Beast Jr. She is excited to be in West Side Story, and she would like to thank Dane, Dana, Jessica,

and Judi for all that they do.

TAYLOR SIMMONS Taylor Simmons is honored to have this opportunity to perform in West Side Story. He graduated from OCHSA ’10 and then spent a year traveling/performing with The Young Americans. He is currently studying at Saddleback and Irvine Valley College with the plan to transfer and complete a BFA in Musical Theatre. Favorite roles include: Biloxi Blues (James Hennessy), Hello, Dolly! (Barnaby), Bye Bye Birdie (Conrad), Into the Woods (Baker), and ensemble roles in Anything Goes, CHESS, and Thoroughly Modern Millie. Thanks to God, MTA, and his family for their endless support!

ALYSIA SMITH Alysia Smith was last seen on the Corny Collins show in SCYT’s last production of Hairspray. Some of her favorite roles include Cinderella (Into the Woods) & Alice (7 brides for 7 brothers.) When not performing Alysia is a professional photographer, artist and theater technician. She would like to give a shout out to Jessica and Camille, her fellow shark girls since West side story 2005 “I love that I’m sharing this WSS with you two again. Let’s go Gryffindors!”

DJ SMITH DJ is now 18 years old and just graduated high school. He studies music at Rio Hondo College with emphasis on Guitar and Music composition. Six years at "Catch the Vision Performing Arts" has blessed him with training and experiences in many different dance forms, and several early years at "Eric Will Gymnastics" has led him to acquire a share of acrobatic skills. This will be his eighth production with SCYT. He would like to thank God for

all the blessings he gives. He would also like to thank all the good people.

MONIQUI SOTO Moniqui is new to the SCYT family. This is her first show production! She is so excited to be part of the cast and has enjoyed meeting new friends. Moniqui began dancing at her church when she was 9 and now teaches the youth and young girls. She would like to thank her sissy Nicolette and Chris for calming her nerves and cheering her on in this new experience. And of course she couldn't have done it all without God and the love and support from her

parents, brothers, and sister!

EDDIE SPECHT Eddie is 18 years old and is really excited to be in this amazing show. He enjoys long walks on the beach and feeling the wind in his hair. He also enjoy helping stray animals in his free time. He is really excited for the opportunity to work with this fantastic cast. Thanks for coming to see the show and enjoy!

Cast Bios

CHANDLER STAGER Chandler Stager played the part of "Horace Vandergelder" last summer with SCYT. His first show was with Mr. Morris as a little cowboy in "Oklahoma" at Torrance High School. Favorite roles for Chandler have been: "Collin Craven","Tommy Djilis", "JoJo", "James Rogers", "Hugo Peabody", "Roger Greaser", "Michael Darling", "Chuck Cranston", "Baker", and more. He is enjoying playing a gang member in the Jets! Chandler plays Varsity Volleyball and Football with Pacific Lutheran currently.

CHLOE STAGER Chloe Stager started with SCYT when she was four years old in "The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe". Since then she has been in about eighty musical productions. Chloe teaches tap dancing at Starlight Studios, and has danced all her life. Favorite roles for Chloe have been: Amaryllis (Music Man), Heller Keller (Miracle Worker), Birdgirl (Suessical), Annie Oakley (Annie Get Your Gun), and Peggy Sawyer (42nd St.), and has

been a lead dancer in many shows over the years.

SHAY STAGER Shay Stager has been on stage since she was four also. Her first show was with Mr. Morris at Biola University as the "Baby" in Schoolhouse Rock's "3 is a Magic Number! She sang professionally at the American Girl Review for two years playing "Felicity". Favorite roles for Shay have been "Annie", "Zaneeta & Gracie Shinn", "Sandy", "Ariel", "Juliet", "Narrator","Penny Pingleton", "Miss Sandra", "Dolly Levi" and more. Shay attends Masters College and enjoys singing, drawing and reading.

WHITNEY TAYLOR This is Whitney's second production with SCYT. She is thrilled to be able to do West Side story. She is also blessed to have the opportunity to work with many friends from previous productions, and hopes to continue in musical theater.

Cast BiosSUMMERSMOON TIGER

Summersmoon has been dancing for 12 years, she started dancing in freshman year in high school and fell in love with it and has been dancing ever since. She is going to be attending Calvary Chapel Bible College in the fall and wants to dedicate her life the Lord in everything she does. She wants to thank her mom for always praying for her and encouraging her to continue dancing no matter what. "For i know the plans i have for you says the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you plans to give you a future and a hope" Jeremiah 29:11

VINCENT TERCERO Vincent Tercero is 22 years old and currently attends the University of Phoenix. He is majoring in Psychology. Other shows he has done include Grease, Annie, Damn Yankees, The Foreigner, Little Shop of Horrors, and more. He has received training in theater, dance and voice for many years and wishes to continue with music theater and hopes to reach

Broadway one day.

ROXANNE THOMAS Roxanne Thomas is currently a student at California High School in Whittier, California. Roxanne bas taken ballet, tap, jazz, and lyrical dance for ten years. She has performed in "Suessical" and most recently performed in SCYT's production of "Hairspray." West Side Story will Roxanne's second musical with SCYT.

OLIVIA WAGNER Olivia is a sophomore at OCHSA and has performed in 11 musicals to date. Some of her favorite roles include Lucy in "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" and Jemima in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". Olivia is also a dancer having studied jazz, tap, ballet, pointe, hip hop, and lyrical for 12 years. She would like to thank Big Time Rush for inspiring her to do what she loves, her friends and family for their support, and most importantly Jesus for blessing her with such wonderful gifts, opportunities and experiences.

MEGAN WARNECKE Megan is the fourth of five children, and enjoys singing, dancing, acting, and playing the piano. She is in 9th grade, and has been home schooled since Kindergarten. She is on the girls’ volleyball team for Southlands Christian School. This is her fifth SCYT production. Most recently, she played Lucy Pevensie in "Narnia." Other roles include: a narrator in "Aladdin," a Canaan Girl in "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," and Little Panther in "Peter Pan."

DANA WARNECKE This is Dana's fifth production with SCYT. She has played Wendy in "Peter Pan," a Canaan Girl in "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," a narrator in "Aladdin," and, most recently, Mrs. Beaver in "Narnia." Dana is the third of five children, is, currently, a junior in high school, and has been home schooled since Kindergarten. She enjoys singing, acting,

playing the piano, and dancing. She, also, plays volleyball for Southlands Christian School.

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Whittier Cast: Auditions:

Sun Sept 30th, 6-10pm Claylees Dance Studios in Uptown Whittier

Performances: Jan 31-Feb 9

LA Chiropractic College Theater in Whittier

Orange Cast: Auditions:

Tues, Sept. 18th 5-8pm First Presb. Church of Orange

Performances: Jan 10-12, 2013

Freed Theater Crystal Cathedral Campus

Whittier Cast: Auditions:

Mon, Sept 17th 4-7pm LA Chiropractic College Theater in Whittier

Performances: Jan 17-19, 2013

LA Chiropractic College Theater in Whittier

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