THE MUSICAL

Warrior Performing Arts Center at Westerville North High School

950 County Line Rd., Westerville, Ohio

MARCH 8 @ 2 PM

MARCH 5-7 @ 7 PM

Wnhs THEATRE Proudly Presents

MIA!MAMMA

THE MUSICAL

Mamma Mia! Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre

International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

www.mtishows.com

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Mamma Mia! is a jukebox musical written by British playwright Catherine Johnson, based on the songs of ABBA composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, former members of the band. The title of the musical is taken from the group's 1975 chart-topper "Mamma Mia.” Ulvaeus and Andersson, who composed the original music for ABBA, were involved in the development of the show from the beginning. Singer Anni-Frid Lyngstad has been involved financially in the production and she has also been present at many of the premieres around the world.

The musical includes such hits as "Super Trouper,” "Lay All Your Love on Me,” "Dancing Queen,” "Knowing Me, Knowing You,” "Take a Chance on Me," "Thank You for the Music,” "Money, Money, Money,” "The Winner Takes It All,” "Voulez-Vous,” "SOS" and "Mamma Mia.” Over 65 million people have seen the show, which has grossed $4 billion worldwide since its 1999 debut. A film adaptation was released in July 2008.

As of 2020, the show has productions in London's West End, where it is the seventh longest-running show in West End history, as well as various international productions. Its Broadway incarnation closed in September 2015 after a 14-year run, making it the ninth longest-running show in Broadway history.

Synopsis source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamma_Mia!_(musical)

Mamma Mia! Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

MAMMA MIA!

YOU CAN DANCE, YOU CAN JIVE!Up to 20 audience members per performance can have the time of their lives as participants in WNHS Theatre’s “Dancing Queen” finale fundraiser! “Dancing Queen” opportunities are $10 each; check with a Concessions volunteer to learn more. Attention “Dancing Queen” finale participants: You’ll need to activate and put on your glow necklace at the start of the finale. If you didn’t pick up your necklace at the Concessions table before the show, please do so at intermission. Don’t activate or wear your necklace until the finale starts. Cast members will escort you onstage. Have fun!

"Here's to those who dream" &

may all your wishes come

true!

You have worked hard & we are very proud of

you!

Love,Mom, Dad, and

Nicholas

THE WINNER TAKES IT … HALF!Take a-take a chance-chance to win money, money, money by buying a 50-50 raffle ticket! The winning ticket will be drawn and announced at the end of intermission.

ABBA FUN FACTS: SUPER TROUPERSABBA: The Tour, the group’s third and final tour, opened on Sept. 13, 1979,

and closed on March 27, 1980. It consisted of 52 shows in 40 cities across 13 countries, primarily in North America, Europe and Asia.

SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS: ACT I!Prologue – The Beach (Postbox)

• Overture• I Have a Dream …………………………… Sophie

Scene One – The Beach

• Honey, Honey ……………………………… Sophie, Ali, Lisa

Scene Two – The Courtyard

• Money, Money, Money ……………… Donna & Company

Scene Three – The Courtyard

• Thank You For the Music ……………• Mamma Mia ………………………………

Harry, Bill, Sam & Sophie

Donna, Harry, Bill, Sam & Company

Scene Four – Donna’s Room

• Chiquitita ……………………………………• Dancing Queen ……………………………

Rosie, Tanya & Donna

Rosie, Tanya & Donna

Scene Five – The Beach

• Lay All Your Love On Me ……………… Sky, Sophie, Pepper, Eddie, Boys &

GirlsScene Six – The Courtyard

• Super Trouper ……………………………..• Gimme, Gimme, Gimme ………………

Donna, Tanya, Rosie, Girls

Lisa, Ali, Sophie, Sam, Bill, Harry,

GirlsScene Seven – The Jetty

• The Name of the Game ……………… Sophie & Bill

Scene Eight – The Courtyard

• Voulez-Vous ……………………………… Sky, Eddie, Pepper & Company

Sometimes I wish that I could freeze the picture…but that would be silly because you just become more and more amazing every day. You impress us day in and day out with all that you can and do accomplish. We are so incredibly proud of our very own Dancing Queen. Watching you on stage as Sophie, having the time of your life, is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Thank you for the music you add to our lives, Allyn. We love you, Mommy and Daddy

A 15-minute intermission follows the first act. Stop by the concessions table for popcorn, candy, and a drink! Buy flowers and souvenirs to send backstage to

your favorite cast and crew members! Proceeds help continue the tradition of great theatre at WNHS. “Dancing Queen” participants: Be sure to pick up your

glow necklace during intermission if you didn’t get it before the show!

Jeffrey –

Four years,

four musicals,

nine total

productions in

all! You

“seized” your

time in North

Theatre!

Love Mom,

Dad, Jimmy

and Justin!

SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS: ACT II!Scene One – Sophie’s Room

• Entr’acte• Under Attack ……………………………… Sophie & Nightmare Chorus

Scene Two – The Courtyard

• One of Us ……………………………………• S.O.S. ………………………………………….

Donna

Sam & Donna

Scene Three – The Beach

• Does Your Mother Know? ……………

• Knowing Me, Knowing You

Tanya, Pepper, Harry, Rosie, Lisa,

Ali, Bill

Sam

Scene Four – Donna’s Room

• Our Last Summer ………………………….• Slipping Through My Fingers …………• The Winner Takes It All …………………

Donna & Harry

Donna & Sophie

Donna

Scene Five – The Courtyard

• Take a Chance On Me ……………………• Dancing Queen Hymn • I Do, I Do, I Do ………………………………

Rosie, Tanya & Donna

Sam, Rosie, Tanya, Donna &

CompanyScene Six – The Jetty

• I Have a Dream …………………………… Sophie & Company

Finale / Bows

• *Mamma Mia ……………………………….• *Dancing Queen ……………………………• Waterloo …………………………………….

Company

Company & *Select Audience

Women

*Up to 20 audience members per performance can have the time of their lives as participants in WNHS Theatre’s “Dancing Queen” finale fundraiser! “Dancing Queen” opportunities are $10 each; check with a Concessions volunteer to learn more. “Dancing Queen” participants: Be sure to activate and put on your glow necklaces when the finale song “Mamma Mia” begins – a cast member will escort you onstage.

Kaitlynn,We are all so proud of you and all you have accomplished in your four years at Westerville North. You are a bright and shining light to those around you. May your love for music, theatre, performance, and people propel you into the next stage of your life. "Break a leg" and enjoy your moment.

Love, Mom, Dad, Michael, Grandma Gleich, Grandma and Grandpa Jordan

Community Partners

DEV · Augusto S. Fojas, DDS · In memory of Beatrice & Wester Hawkes · Roosters · Home Depot · Meijer · In memory of Ruth & Bill Poeschl ·

Juanita & Marvin Rusk · Costco (Polaris) · A Nonny Mouse

Thank you to all those supporting great theatre at WNHS during the 2019-2020 season, including Toni’s Flower Shop (Galion) and these area dine-out

fundraiser hosts: Cold Stone Creamery, Chipotle, Raising Cane’s, BJ’s Brewhouse (Polaris), City Barbeque, Buffalo Wild Wings, Panda Express.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT!Business Community Sponsors

WESTERVILLE NORTH THEATRE BOOSTERS 2019-2020!Billy Armstrong, Jennifer Armstrong, Buffy Bolen, Jenny Coate, Jennie Dapore,

Matthew Dapore, Jeremy Dicus, Rachelle Dicus, Jim Doud, Sue Doud, Jim Evans,Lynne Evans, Abby Fahmi, Sameh Fahmi, Dawn Farrell, Ann Fassel, Craig Fassel,

Kristen Gillenwater, Paul Gillenwater, Danny Gleich, Jamie Gleich, Adrienne Hager, Todd Hager, Kay Halterman, Lane Halterman, Tammi Hartshorn, Audra Hauff,

Elizabeth Hendershot, Bridget Holub, Mike Holub, Jenny Jenkins, Mark Jenkins, Mike Kennedy, Wendy Kennedy, Erin Kohut, Rick Kohut, Tom Kowski, Jack Lake,

Leslie Lake, David Martin, Linda Martin, Shawn McCann, Betsy McGann, Brian McGann, Kim Mollohan, Amy Murray, Mike Murray, Mindy Nelson, Lisa Paeltz, Carla Pfeiffer, Amy Raubenolt, Mike Raubenolt, Chuck Sampson, Makayla Sampson,

Ed Schmitt, Holly Schmitt, Scott Stowers, Marsha Siefker, Maria Soisson, Devon Swick, Jennifer Sylvia, Jason Thomas, Paula Thomas, Cathy Thorsen,

Doug Thorsen, Jeffrey Wilkinson

WNTB OFFICERS 2019-2020!Lynne Evans & Jenny Jenkins – Co-Presidents

Lisa Paeltz – Vice PresidentShawn McCann – TreasurerBetsy McGann – Secretary

Activate your power to support WNHS Theatre by becoming a member of WNTB!Attend our next meeting on Tuesday, March 17, at 7 p.m. in North’s media center or visit

www.wnhstheatre.org/boosters to learn how you can join the team.

We’re looking for more Community Sponsors and Community Partners.

Visit www.wnhstheatre.org/support to learn more.

WESTERVILLE CITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION!Tracy A. Davison, Board President

Rev. Rick A. Vilardo, Board Vice PresidentJennifer Aultman, Board MemberRev. Vaughn Bell, Board Member

Dr. Nancy Nestor-Baker, Board Member

DISTRICT OFFICIALS! John R. Kellogg, Ed.D., Superintendent

Nicole Marshall, Treasurer

WESTERVILLE NORTH HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION!Kurt Yancey, Principal

Stephanie McGeorge, Assistant PrincipalWilliam Ragland, Assistant Principal

Christopher Saiben, Assistant Principal

Director & Choreographer: Mary Lee DeWitt

Vocal Music Director: Sierra StephanoffSet & Sound Designer: Elizabeth Martin

Costumer: Jude BergerMaster Build Carpenter: George Bogrees

Set Builder: Christopher TuckerLighting Engineer: Matt Hazard

Box Office Manager: Amy BirtcherOrchestra Music Director: John Vermeulen

MAMMA MIA PRODUCTION STAFF!WNHS DRAMA CLUB OFFICERS 2019-2020!Kaitlynn Gleich – President

Christian Potter – Vice PresidentElise McGann – SecretaryJohn Brown – TreasurerAddie Schmitt – Clerk

Autumn Nelson – Public RelationsShelby Abayie – Historian

ALUMNI ANGELS!Abby Coate (‘19), George Elefteriou (‘18), Jimmy Evans (‘14), Justin Evans (‘17),

Gabriel Hauff (‘19), Drake Lundstrom (‘13), Hailey Marshall (‘17),Hillary Marshall (‘17), Joelle Marshall (‘13), Katie Potter (‘15), Kimmy Potter (‘18),

Emily Stowers (‘19), Kevin Vestal (‘15), Trevor Vestal (‘19), Evan Voneman (‘19)

Become an Alumni Angel at www.wnhstheatre.org/support. Memberships support WNTB’s Angel Fund, helping to cover out-of-pocket

incidental theatre expenses for students in financial need.

WNHS THEATRE CURTAIN SALES!

Purchase a piece of North’s 1989-2017 stage curtain –it’s a great gift for North Theatre alumni!

Email wnhstheatreboosters@gmail.com for details.

ABBA FUN FACTS: TAKE A CHANCE … ON WATERLOOAlthough most of the previous winning Eurovision song contest entries had been

ballads, ABBA decided to enter the competition with their upbeat pop tune “Waterloo” instead. Their gamble paid off with a big win on April 6, 1974. Exactly 25

years to the day later, “Mamma Mia!” debuted in London’s West End.

Guitar #1: Zsolt Dvornik • Keyboard #1: Dean Marcellana

Guitar #2: Zakk Jones • Keyboard #2: Dennis Davenport

Electric Bass: Evan Iannucci • Keyboard #3: Sierra Stephanoff

Drums: Joel Steward • Percussion: Seth Sprang

CAST!Character Thursday/Saturday Friday/Sunday

Sophie Allyn Simon+ Evelyn Strayer

Donna Kaitlynn Gleich+ Paige Welsheimer

Tanya Autumn Nelson+ Lauren McCann+

Rosie Brittany Abston Brittany Abston

Ali Aliyah Yacelga+ Elise McGann+

Lisa Caitlin Kohut Kadija Conteh

Bill Daniel Hager+ John Brown+

Harry Sawyer Swick+ Sawyer Swick+

Sam Alexi Sarakinakis Alexi Sarakinakis

Sky Nathan Gillenwater+ Nathan Gillenwater+

Pepper Marcus Evans Marcus Evans

Eddie Jeffrey Evans+ Jeffrey Evans+

Father Alexandrios John Brown Daniel Hager

Nigel Ethan Bruss Ethan Bruss

Little Sophie Mollie Martin Mollie Martin

+Denotes membership in International Thespian Troupe 3156.

AUTOGRAPHS!

Ensemble Charity Adu, Allie Balasico, Lizzy Ehleringer, Elena Fahmi,

Elizabeth Fair+, Sarah Fogle, Jeremiah Ganga,

Lindsey Hartshorn+, Hayley Helt, Alexys Lieb,

Emily-Rose Moore, Jessica Murray, Avi Nelson,

Jessica Oliver+, Rebeccah Pluviose+, Sarah Pluviose+,

Madeline Poling, Christian Potter+, Amber Robinson,

Maddy Sanford, Kenzie Scott, Rheya Sylvia, Mary Tenney,

Quincy Thomas, Emily Thorsen, Staci TomblinDance Captains Caitlin Kohut, Alexys LiebUnderstudies Lindsey Hartshorn+, Jeremiah Ganga, Avi Nelson

Help Us Save Paper & Conserve ResourcesPlease consider how many programs you needper family and return any extras. Thank you!

Program designed by Jarhead Jenny

Assistant Director/Props Master: Shelby Abayie+

Assistant Tech Director/Stage Manager: Addie Schmitt+

Assistant Stage Managers: Mariel Dapore+, Natalie Whaley+

Light Board Master: Elizabeth Vasselo

Spotlight: Alexis Absalom, Maddie Blazosky

Sound/Mic Leads: Cici Johnson, Eve Raubenolt+

Costume Master: Elizabeth Briles+

Rigging: Bernard Paul

RUN CREW Gabby Arreguin, Tess Bolen, Ayla Dapore, Grace Dicus, Tori Haines, Alison Hamen, Allison Kiger, Caden Layne, Aubrey McKalip, Kim Meyer, Chloe Sampson

COSTUME CREW Elizabeth Briles+, Abby Fassel, Caitlyn O’Brien,Kelsey Schmitt, Rheya Sylvia

PROPS CREW Shelby Abayie+, Cameron Angus, Abby Gaylord+,Liam Holub+, Ashley Kiger, Cameron Layne,Maia McCown

CREW!

+Denotes membership in International Thespian Troupe 3156.ITS membership includes print and digital subscriptions to Dramatics

magazine and other benefits. Learn more at www.schooltheatre.org/internationalthespiansociety.

STAFF BIOS!Matt Hazard – Lighting Designer. Matt’s a lighting designer who works during the day for Vincent Lighting Systems. His recent freelance projects include service as the lighting director for several Harmony Project concerts and lighting designer for Kenyon College Dance, Opera Columbus, Opera Project Columbus, the Ohio State Department of Theatre and School of Music, Nationwide Pleasure Guild and several area high school productions. Matt earned his BA in Theatre and his MFA in Design at Ohio State, where he has taught and developed classes in the Department of Theatre. He’s an ETCP Certified Entertainment Electrician and a member of IATSE Local 12.

Elizabeth Martin – Set & Sound Designer. Liz has been a theatre artist and educator in Columbus since 2001. She taught, directed, and technical directed the theatre program at the ACPA for 11 years; most recently she’s directed for Columbus Children’s Theatre. Her favorite productions include ”Bat Boy: The Musical,” “Once On This Island,” “The Secret Garden,” and “In the Heights.” She is thrilled to join the Westerville North family and wants to thank Ms. DeWitt and Mrs. McGeorge for welcoming her to the staff; her husband for his support; and George Bogrees, the Super Parents, and her awesome student crew for their hard work.

Sierra Stephanoff – Vocal Director. Sierra is a graduate of Otterbein University with a major in Music. She has taught voice and piano in the Westerville and New Albany area for 14 years. She served as the choir/band/drama teacher at Genoa Christian Academy for five years. She currently leads worship services at Vineyard Columbus and New Albany United Methodist Church. She’s a full-time realtor and mama. She lives in New Albany with her husband and three children, three dogs, and a cat.

Chris Tucker – Set Builder. I’m a recent graduate of the University of Mount Union with a theatre technology and design degree. I’ve worked as a carpenter for over seven years including two summers at the Ohio Light Opera. It’s been really nice getting to work and teach with high schoolers and collaborating with Mary and Liz. I look forward to getting the set done and putting on the show for audiences.

John Vermeulen – Orchestra Director. John has taught in Westerville Schools since 2004; he previously taught in Mansfield and Dallas. A Westerville South graduate, he received Music degrees from Capital University and the University of North Texas. He toured with Guy Lombardo’s Royal Canadians and the Musical “Sweet Charity.” He has performed with the Columbus Symphony, Broadway Series; he currently plays in Vaughn Wiester’s Famous Jazz Orchestra and his own Swing Orchestra. He has conducted many Westerville high school musicals as well as the Westerville Parks and Recreation Civic Theatre.

ABBA FUN FACTS: THE NAME OF THE … BAND!Before assuming the name ABBA, the band was briefly known as Festfolk. ABBA is an acronym of the first letters of the band members’ first names:

Agnetha Fältskog, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad.

ABBA FUN FACTS: THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC!ABBA has released eight studio albums, two live albums, seven compilation albums, three box sets, four video albums, 73 singles, and 33 music videos. They’ve recorded

in five languages: English, Swedish, German, French, and Spanish.

Sincere appreciation to the Arts Council of Westerville for its support of great

#theatreinourschools through a generous grant that promotes WNHS & WSHS theatre students’

participation in the Ohio Thespians State Conference March 27-29 at Dublin Scioto High School!

SHOUT OUTS!

Tess & All –

Good Luck

Everyone!

From the

Bolen Family

Elise McGann: We are so proud of all of

your hard work! Once again, You Shine! We

love you! Mom, Dad and Miles

Mariel and Ayla - Your extraordinary

dance moves make you the "Dancing

Queens" of our entire family!!! xoxoxoxoxo

Mariel and

Ayla- Great

work! You

make us proud.

We love you!

From your

entire family

So proud of

you, Eve! We

love you madly. -Mom + Dad

Good job Allison and Ashley. We are proud of you both. Love Mom and Dad

Alexys - We are so

proud of you and what

you have accomplished.

Shine bright, our

Dancing Queen. Love,

Mom and Dad

We love you Quincy and are so incredibly

proud of you. Keep sharing your gifts. Love

Mum, Dad and Jackson

Allyn Simon: You are our star! Love, Grandma and Grandpa Simon

Allyn Simon:

Good job. I'm

kind of proud of

you. Woohoo!

Ok. I'm done. -

Calleigh (as if

you couldn't tell)

Allyn Simon: Allyn, I hope you do a

good job. Break a leg! You are the BEST

in your plays. XOXOXO -Vincent

Daniel Hager —

break a leg and

have a blast!

Love, Mom &

Dad.

Break some

legs Sawyer!

We are so

proud of you

and cannot

wait to see the

show. Love, Us

Congratulations, Paige. You will always be our

Paige on stage. we will always be your adoring

audience! Love Mimi and Pop

Great work this

year, Drama Club

officers! ☺

STAFF BIOS!Mary Lee DeWitt – Theatre & Tech Director / Choreographer. Mary danced with the Radio City Rockettes in New York City for 10 years and was the dance captain in the original Broadway productions of “The Will Rogers Follies” and “Crazy For You.” She’s a certified Theatre and Dance Educator with more than 18 years of experience directing as a Choreographer, Musical Director and Tech Director in middle and high school settings. Her greatest productions are Garrett and Rachel, both OSU alumni. When not at North, she’s fulfilling a long-term theatre sub assignment in New Albany. “I’m extremely proud of all cast that have embraced the ‘double-cast system,’ requiring the challenging task of learning and mastering two separate roles and the ability to flip back and forth in a moment’s notice throughout the production process. The entire cast has maintained focus while adapting to the rotation of people and formation changes, making me so proud. Break legs with a smile, guys – it’s finally SHOWTIME!”

Jude Berger – Costume Designer. Jude has been costuming students in Westerville Schools since 2001. Her interest in costumes started at an early age, creating outfits for her dolls. She has worked on dozens of productions in Westerville. She designed the costumes for “M*A*S*H” and “Godspell” at Westerville North, and in 2003 was invited to be the founding designer at Westerville Central when it opened. Jude has a degree in theatre from Otterbein University. She has designed costumes for the Westerville Civic Theatre, as well as North, Central, and South High Schools and also Heritage Middle School. Jude has won the Best Costume award twice from Broadway World Columbus, for “The Little Mermaid” in 2016, and “Tarzan” in 2018. She appreciates all her costume shop crew for their fantastic work and says they are all Super Troupers! Enjoy the show!

Amy Birtcher – Box Office Manager. Amy has spent most of her life involved with theatre. During her junior high, high school and college years she was involved in multiple plays each year. At BGSU she majored in Speech and Drama Education, and then was a high school director for 20 years. Here at North, she co-directed with Michael Fusco from 2003-2009 and enjoyed a plethora of great productions with the amazing talent here! She now enjoys staying involved in the theatre program by playing with tickets. She greatly appreciates the great support that our department has in the community and looks forward to enjoying this fun romp in Greece with ABBA!

George Bogrees – Master Build Carpenter. I have been working on sets in theater for about 10 years. I started by helping with “A Christmas Story,” and because I could build stairs, was put in charge of the set for the next play. I've been busy with sets ever since. I've been responsible for set construction for over 20 plays, working at various high schools and Wagnalls Community Theater. At present, I'm working on the set for the Bloom-Carroll Middle School production of “Lion King Jr.,” among others. It has been a pleasure to work with the nice people at Westerville North High School on “Mamma Mia.”

Thank you,

Donna W.!

☺

Grace, Way to

go! Keep up

the good work!

Lots of love,

Father, Mama,

and Ella

Christian: You make us proud with your

achievements in school & on stage. Keep up

the great work! Break a leg! - Love, Mom

John Brown- so

excited to watch you

doing what you love!

So proud of you!

Have fun and break

a leg. Love, Mom

Chloe, We are

so proud of

your hard work

in Crew this

year! Love, Mom and Dad

Break a leg Jess!

We are so excited

to see you shine!

Love Mom, Dad,

Rach and Amanda

Proud of our little

baby Moose!!

Break a leg (after

all you have three more : ) )

Allyn Simon: We are so proud of you and all

you do! Love, Grandma and Grandpa Boyer

Allyn is thankful for Mrs. M and Matt Ebright, for

their support on/off stage; for always believing in

her and pushing her to be her best.

Break a leg,

Elena! We love

you! Mom, Dad & Alex

Lauren- we are so incredibly proud of you and all

that you have accomplished over the years. Good

luck and we love you. Mom, Dad and Colin

The Gleich family

would like to thank all

of those who have

inspired Kaitlynn

throughout her 4 years

at Westerville North.

TY to: Mary, without whom there might not be

a 2019-20 WNHS Theatre season; Amy & Jude,

for their steadfast support; WNTB for all else!

Paige – When you were much younger, you said

that you would like to be up there- on stage. Now

it's your time. Enjoy it all! Love, Mimi and PopCongratulations

Sawyer. You can do it

all up there on stage.

You shine! Love,

Mimi and Pop W

Sawyer –

Break a leg!

Good luck x 3.

I love you.

Love,

Grandmother

CAST & CREW BIOS!Emily Thorsen (2020) – Ensemble. Emily is new to theatre and loving every minute of it! She's had so much fun and loved the inner workings of a show. She's heading to Heidelberg University in the fall and will major in psychology. She hopes to continue theatre throughout her college career. She has enjoyed working with Ms. DeWitt, an outstanding director.

Staci Tomblin (2022) – Ensemble. This is my first show ever and I have never been so excited. I’ve always loved watching people perform and it’s crazy to think I’ll be the one on stage. I’m so grateful for Ms. DeWitt taking a chance on me and putting a color guard girl in her first show. I’m even more grateful for all my family and friends’ support from the very beginning. I’ve made so many new friends through this experience and I hope the audience enjoys the show as much as we do!

Paige Welsheimer (2022) – Donna. This is Paige's 4th musical and her 7th show overall. She wants to thank Mrs. Mollohan for pushing her to step out of her comfort zone and try theatre. She also wants to thank her vocal coach Matt Ebright for helping her grow vocally in such a short amount of time. Along with this, she wants to thank her director, Ms. DeWitt, for giving her this amazing opportunity and experience. Finally, she wants to thank her family and best friends for supporting her throughout this crazy journey!

Natalie Whaley (2020) – Assistant Stage Manager. “Mamma Mia” is Natalie’s 14th show with Westerville North and her third show being ASM! Natalie is so grateful that “Mamma Mia” is her last musical and is so proud of everyone for all the hard work this show has required.

Elizabeth Vasselo (2023) – Light Board Master. Elizabeth helped run the booth for SD1A 2019-2020. Break a leg!

Aliyah Yacelga (2020) – Ali. Aliyah has been doing theatre since her sophomore year and absolutely loves all who are involved. “Mamma Mia” will be her last show at Westerville North; she is happy to be ending it with such a beautiful show and such wonderful people.

So proud and excited

for Ali to surprise us

and herself in how

her artistic abilities

translate to theater.

Congratulations, Ali!

ABBA FUN FACTS: DOES YOUR MOTHER KNOW?Agnetha and Anni-Frid were lead vocalists on most of ABBA’s chart-topping songs.

Björn sang lead vocals on “Does Your Mother Know” – a U.S. Top 20 hit in 1979.

ABBA FUN FACTS: FIRSTS AND LASTSThe band recorded and released “People Need Love” in 1972, under the name

Björn & Benny, Agnetha & Anni-Frid. “Ring, Ring,” a song on their 1973 album of the same name, is generally considered to be their first single as ABBA. “The Day

Before You Came” was the last single ABBA recorded and the group’s penultimate single release before their split in 1982; “Under Attack” was the last widely released

single … but maybe not for much longer. Two new singles – “I Still Have Faith In You” and “Don’t Shut Me Down” – might be released later this year.

Paigey! We

are so proud

of you! Love

Gma and Gpa

Congrats to the cast!!

Group of individuals that spend

their evening coping with 20

minutes stretches of total boredom

interspersed with 30 second bursts

of mindless panic. Go stage crew!

We are so

proud of you

Abigail!

Break a leg!

Mom and Dad

We love seeing you

on the stage, Mary

Tenney! Your smile

and big heart shine

bright. You are loved!

Paige, you

are

amazing!!!

We love you.

Love, the Swicks

Sawyer, you rock!!! We are so

proud of you. Love, Gram and Pap

Here we go again! Good luck

Nathan...we love and support you!

Paige – Break

a leg! Good

luck x 3. I love

you. Love, Grandmother

Sawyer and Paige, you are awesome. We can't

wait to see the show and sing along! You are our

heroes. Break some legs! Love, Fynn and Dylan

Autumn! Honey, honey, boy Does Your

Mother Know you truly are a Super Trouper Dynamo! Love Mom, Dad, and the kids

BERNIEPIE IS SUPREME. Berniepie is the king of

crew, driller of a million screws, builder of a

thousand set pieces, and the only one above 5’10”.

Great job

Alexi, we’re

very proud

of you!

We are so

proud of you

Natalie! Love

Mom and

Dad (Natalie

Whaley)

Elizabeth – We

are so proud

of you. You are

an amazing

woman. Love,

Mom & Dad

CAST & CREW BIOS!Kelsey Schmitt (2023) – Run Crew. I use my time to express my creativity by drawing and painting, and coming to crew to be able to paint, hang out with friends, AND learn how to use saws that I know how to use well; it is just a great time. I hope to continue crew through all my years of high school and get to see all the great leaders of the theater department! Oh and I guess thanks mom and dad for letting me do this. Addie, you are ok.

Allyn Simon (2022) – Sophie. “Mamma Mia” is Allyn’s sixth show on WNHS’s stage. She is thrilled to be on the stage playing Sophie which has been a dream role since she was five years old. Allyn started theatre in fourth grade as a squirrel in North's production of “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” She fell in love and has been doing theatre ever since. This is Allyn’s first lead role and she is super excited to have the opportunity to portray Sophie on stage. Thanks to all directors, cast, crew, family and friends.

Evelyn Strayer (2023) – Sophie. Evelyn has been in theater since age 10 and loves the feeling of being on the stage. She’s been in 17 shows. Her favorite roles have been Sarah Brown in “Guys and Dolls” and Jovi in “Elf the Musical.” She thanks Joe Bishara, who has helped her grow into the actress she is today; Jodi Moriak, her vocal instructor for 6 years; and her family, for the all driving and support they have given her. She really believes she wouldn’t be where she is in her career without all the help from all of them.

Sawyer Swick (2021) – Harry Bright. Flashing back to his first musical, ”Mary Poppins,” and his second play, “A Christmas Carol,” Sawyer dons an English accent once again in the role of Harry. Sawyer is thrilled to be a part of this cast and would like to thank his family and the production team for the show, as well as his past and present directors for helping him progress as an actor, his dance instructors, and his vocal coach for helping him with his accent.

Rheya Sylvia (2023) – Ensemble / Costumes & Props. I just started theatre here, and the family that has developed is amazing. Everyone is so supportive. My mom and her fiancé, Jeff, have been so supportive and helpful, and I am extremely grateful. This is all just an amazing experience and I hope to stay in theatre until I graduate.

Mary Tenney (2022) – Ensemble. Mary is excited to be petforming on the WNHS stage this year. She has made great friends this year as well as last year while doing crew for “Newsies.” She thanks her family for all their love and support!

Quincy Thomas (2023) – Ensemble. My first show was the fall play, “Dearly Departed,” and “Mamma Mia” is my first musical. I’ve been wanting to work in theatre since the sixth grade and I’m very thankful to have been given the opportunity as a freshman to do it. I’m very thankful to my fellow cast members that have helped and supported me and put up with my constant state of confusion. Thank you to my friends and family for supporting me and encouraging me through the stressful months of rehearsal. <3

Hey Aubrey, So glad

you are loving theatre

and all the behind

stage work that makes

it all happen! Love, your

Mama Mia;)

Congrats to Amy

Birtcher, our very

own GEM! Break

a leg at the award

ceremony next

month!

SHOUT OUTS!

Good luck Sawyer James! Break a leg! Love Brett, Kelli, Riley, and Murphy

Good luck Birdie!

We are proud of

you! Love Mom,

Dad, Riley, and Murphy Gabby, Wishing

you and the whole

tech crew a great

run - Love, Mom and Papa

Good luck

Amber! We are

so proud of

you! Have a

blast! Love,

your family

Way to go Staci! We are so proud of you!

Here’s to a wonderful season! Love Dad,

Steph, Logan & Zac.

Great job

Schmitt girls!!

Love you!

Mom & Dad

Hayley, you will never know the depth of

love, admiration and pride I have for you.

You are amazing. Thank you for being you!

Emily, We are very

proud of you! Have a

great time! All our

love & good wishes,

Mom, Dad, Allison, Michael and Grandma

Caitlin Maeve: Your

talent, drive and

dedication are

awesome! We

continued to be inspired

by our Dancing Queen.

Love, Mom, Dad and

Tobias

Rheya, we love watching you chase your dreams.

YOU. ARE. AMAZING. Break several legs, one at a

time! XoXo Mom & Jeff

Jeffrey –

We can't believe you're

a Senior already. And

you've been in all 4

musicals! We are proud

of you. Love mom, dad,

and your family.

We are so

proud of you

Lizzy!! Break

a leg

Avi! Thank you

for the music!

(and the

dancing! and

acting!) We

love you! Mom,

Dad & the kids

Allie - We’re so proud of you! Break a leg! Love, Ryan

CAST & CREW BIOS!Sarah Pluviose (2021) – Ensemble. Here we go again m'dudes! Sarah's back at it again in this year's musical... “Mamma Mia!” She's excited to pop and lock on stage with her best friends as Hip Hop is one of her favorite dance styles. She is excited to finally be in a show, on stage, with her best friend since elementary school. They've been through thick and thin and she's glad she's in her life. Sarah's been in theatre since middle school, her family being her inspiration as they're all about singing, dancing, and jokin' around.

Madeline Poling (2020) – Ensemble. This is Madie’s first time in a show and she has loved almost every moment. Her favorite part about the show is being able to branch out of her comfort zone and meet a new group of people.

Christian Potter (2021) – Ensemble. This is Christian’s 4th musical at Westerville North and his main takeaway is “’Mamma Mia,’ that sure was a rocking time.” And wowie zowie he sure can’t wait until what awaits him in both “The Crucible” and his senior year.

Eve Raubenolt (2020) – Sound Board Operator. Eve is a senior this year and it's her fourth year in theater. She enjoys working with the cast and crew to make every show incredible. When she isn’t in the booth working on shows she’s playing sims, reading, watching “Criminal Minds,” or working at Graeter’s. Eve thanks her family and friends for supporting her and the productions that everyone has worked so hard for.

Amber Robinson (2023) – Ensemble. Past shows I have been involved in are “Peter Pan,” “Shrek,” and “Guys and Dolls” at Heritage Middle School. I’d like to continue to be involved with theatre through high school and improve my craft. Thanks to everyone who has supported me and pushed me to do things I normally wouldn’t.

Chloe Sampson (2021) – Painter, Set Builder, and Run Crew. I am a junior at Westerville North, and this is my second show. I love the friends that I have made and the skills that I have learned while building and painting sets. I am excited to participate in crew for “Mamma Mia,” and for future shows!

Maddy Sanford (2022) – Ensemble. The people in cast and crew made it such a good environment! And thanks to my mom for being so encouraging and cool😎.

Alexi Sarakinakis (2020) – Sam. New to theater this year, Alexi is beyond enthusiastic to participate in “Mamma Mia!” He loves to perform music outside of school. He would like to thank his family, friends, and girlfriend for supporting him through all he does, as well as the warm welcome from the theater department. After high school he plans to pursue music and business at Otterbein University.

Addie Schmitt (2021) – Stage Manager/Assistant Tech Director. Hi! I'm Addie Schmitt, and I've been doing crew since freshman year. I'm so happy to be helping lead the show now! I'm hoping to continue my theatre career in college, and I want to pursue a Theatre Design and Technology major. ☺

Elizabeth

– Nana is

proud of

you!!

We love you

Evelyn Strayer!! It

is always a treat to

watch you

perform. Love,

Mom & Dad

Lindsey, Have a shining performance!

Love, Grandma Sherri & Papa

Kenzie

Scott - so

proud of

you! Love, your family

Paige, break a

leg! You are

awesome. Love,

Sawyer's Gram

and Pap

Paige, I can't wait to see the show! Break a

leg. Love, Sawyer's Grandmother

CAST & CREW BIOS!Aubrey McKalip (2021) – Build/Paint. This is my second show and I’m low key having a blast, like, theater people aren’t that weird. We poppin off or whateba.

Kim Meyer (2023) – Run Crew/Tech. I started in crew for “Dearly Departed” and it was amazing! I’d love to thank all the cast and crew for making my experiences so fun. I’m hoping to stick with crew all through high school and hopefully act in some shows in the future. I look forward to every day we have rehearsal cause it’s always a fun time!

Emily-Rose Moore (2023) – Ensemble. Emily-Rose Moore is an aspiring freshman looking to contribute greatly to “Mamma Mia” and other possible future shows. Her family has given her the encouragement necessary to be where she is today. Previous involvement in theatre productions include “Guys and Dolls Jr.” and “Shrek Jr.” Emily-Rose also prioritizes academics and being involved in her church.

Jessica Murray (2023) – Ensemble. This is Jessica's first performance at WNHS. She was a part of the “Crazy for You” summer show as tech crew. Jessica is very excited to be a part of this show and is looking forward to future performances in the coming years.

Autumn Nelson (2021) – Tanya. Autumn is taking the stage again for her 13th production since debuting as Glinda in “Wizard of Oz” in middle school. She’d like to thank Ms. DeWitt for casting her in a role she’d never have seen herself in and giving her the opportunity to grow in so many different ways.

Avi Nelson (2023) – Ensemble. Avi is excited to return to North's stage for his second show and first musical! He had a blast playing a distracted Dad in SD1A this fall and is pumped to continue making new friends and expanding his talents in theatre. He'd like to thank his director, parents, friends, and sister for making this experience so memorable and he hopes you enjoy the show!

Caitlyn O’Brien (2023) – Build Crew/Run Crew/Costumes. I’ve had a great time painting sets and building everything we need for this show and I’ve met some really great people along the way. The cast and crew have all worked hard to put together this show so I hope you enjoy it :)

Jessica Oliver (2020) – Ensemble. This is my fifth musical at North. I have really enjoyed getting to know everybody and hope everyone enjoys the show!

Bernard Paul (2023) – Run Crew. My name is berniepie and I’m the leader of the Power Rangers freshman rising. To the outside world I’m an ordinary freshman who has no idea how high school works and fears all seniors because I think they will beat me up. But secretly in a classroom far, far away with the help of my friends in biology we are aiming to make every freshman happy and overpower the seniors. I AM BERNIEPIE.

Rebeccah Pluviose (2021) – Ensemble. Waho! It’s show week and I know we're going to nail it. This is my 11th show, including middle school. I want to thank all my friends and family who have supported and encouraged me to audition for the show. I wish you all good luck and break a leg! 👏😃

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cast & crew!

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CAST & CREW BIOS!Shelby Abayie (2020) – Assistant Director. Shelby is honored to have helped direct such an amazing cast. She has learned many invaluable lessons that she will use throughout her life and other directorial positions. As a senior, she is glad to end her high school career with such an amazing show.

Alexis Absalom (2023) – Spotlight. This is my first show being a part of crew. I’ve helped out with building and painting set pieces.

Brittany Abston (2022) – Rosie. Brittany is ecstatic about her first WNHS theatre musical! After conquering her first varsity cheer season and finishing with the team Warrior Way award, along with 5 years of concert band she’s decided to take a chance on musical theatre! She’s had so much fun and made many great memories with her new forever thespian best friends. She’s optimistic about pursuing theatre at WNHS!

Charity Adu (2021) – Ensemble. Charity has been in North’s theatre program since her freshman year. She enjoys it a lot and hopes to come back next year. Her favorite part of being in theatre is the amazing friends she has made.

Cameron Angus (2023) – Props. Cameron’s glad to be part of this great crew and cast. Break a leg!

Gabby Arreguin (2023) – Run Crew. I'm starting off my high school theater career with “Mamma Mia,” where I have spent endless days and nights painting sets and helping with the bed. Keep an eye out for the bench leg – I made one of them. It's been a great first show, and I can't wait for all future shows to come.

Allie Balasico (2020) – Ensemble. This is my first time being in theatre. I wanted to thank everyone in the cast that has made this experience one to remember.

Maddie Blazosky (2023) – Spotlight. This is my first year doing a high school show and doing spotlight! Working with my friends in crew has been the highlight of my freshman year. I'm striving to get my letter senior year for theatre. Everyone in this show has been working incredibly hard. We hope you enjoy the show!

Tess Bolen (2023) – Run Crew. Tess joined crew this school year. She is enjoying learning and the people.

Elizabeth Briles (2020) – Student Lead on Costumes. This is Elizabeth's third show at Westerville North. She wants to thank her family, friends, and teachers for supporting her in “Mamma Mia.” Elizabeth also thanks Jude and Ms. DeWitt. Next year, Elizabeth plans to attend college with a biology major and a music performance minor.

John Brown (2021) – Bill. John is thrilled to return to North’s stage as Bill in “Mamma Mia!” This is John’s 11th show, with previous roles including Finch in “Newsies,” Pumbaa in “Lion King Jr,” and Junior in “Crazy For You.” He’d like to thank his friends for being his amazing support system throughout this experience and always being there for him.

CAST & CREW BIOS!Liam Holub (2021) – Build/Tech. I’ve worked on both side of the curtain during my years at North so far and plan to keep enjoying my time with the friends I’ve made. Break a leg everyone!

Cici Johnson (2023) – Sound/Mic Co-Lead. Cici’s looking forward to the performances. She wishes all crew and cast to break a leg!

Allison Kiger (2020) – Run Crew/Tech. This is Allison’s first show in the Westerville North Theatre Department. She is currently in her senior year, plays volleyball, and is involved with National Honors Society. During her time at theatre, she has enjoyed meeting new people and getting to know them along the way.

Ashley Kiger (2023) – Run Crew/Tech. This is Ashley’s second show in the WNHS Theatre Department. She is currently a freshman and plays soccer. During her time at theatre, she enjoys the people she has met and loves how supportive they can be.

Caitlin Kohut (2022) - Lisa/Ensemble. This is Caitlin's second musical at WNHS. She is very excited to take the stage again for “Mamma Mia.” She hopes you enjoy the show as much as she enjoyed being a part of it. Caitlin wants to thank the cast and crew for being awesome and her family for their support.

Caden Layne (2023) – Crew. Ever since I was in 4th grade I’ve been involved with my school’s plays. I acted in plays such as “Jungle Book Jr,” “Peter Pan Jr,” “Aladdin Jr,” “Supercomics,” “Princess King,” and now in stage crew for “Mamma Mia.” Thanks to my family for supporting me in every show I’ve been in or helped with.

Alexys Lieb (2020) – Dance Captain. Alexys has been doing theatre since her sophomore year and is thankful for the chance to perform in “Mamma Mia.” She thanks everyone who has encouraged her to do her best and continue growing. She’ll attend the University of Central Florida in the fall and would like everyone to know how thankful she is to have had the chance to know everyone involved in theatre. She has made many friends and memories she’ll cherish forever.

Lauren McCann (2021) – Tanya. Lauren is thrilled to perform as Tanya in this incredible production! This is Lauren’s 11th show at WNHS; she thanks her friends, family, Ms. DeWitt, and all who helped make this show possible. This energy-filled musical will make the stage light up with beauty and she can’t wait to see the audience fall into this amazing story just like she did. She can’t wait to bring this show to life on stage!

Maia McCown (2023) – Builder/Painter. This is my first show with Westerville North. I am looking forward to many more in the future. Break a leg!

Elise McGann (2021) – Ali/Ensemble. Elise is thrilled to hit the stage for her ninth show at North! Each year in theatre is special, but the musical always hits different. The friends she has known since her freshman year are ones she will have forever, as well as the new ones she makes each year. She hopes you enjoy what our amazing cast and crew has been working so hard on for so long.

CAST & CREW BIOS!Kadija Conteh (2020) – Lisa/Ensemble. Kadija has been doing theatre since 7th grade and these included “Aladdin Jr.,” “Hairspray Jr.,” “Wonderful Wizard of Neverland,” “Miracle on 34th Street,” “Newsies,” SD1A 2018-19 and SD1A 2019-20. She thanks her family and friends for always supporting her and seeing her performances. She also wants to thank the cast for making this experience one she will remember forever.

Ayla Dapore (2023) – Run Crew. Ayla is looking forward to participating in her third production at North.

Mariel Dapore (2020) – Assistant Stage Manager. This is Mariel’s ninth show and she is looking forward to being ASM again!

Grace Dicus (2023) – Run Crew/Build Crew. My name is Grace and I'm a freshman at WNHS. This is my third show for North. I was in crew for “Dearly Departed” and I acted in SD1A “Appropriate Audience Behavior.” I really love doing theater and I look forward to doing more shows in the future.

Lizzy Ehleringer (2022) – Ensemble. I play several instruments and in my free time I like to draw.

Jeffrey Evans (2020) – Eddie. I'm a senior and have participated in theater for 6 years. My first show was “Aladdin Jr.” in 7th grade when I helped with crew. My next show was “Hairspray Jr.” I loved being on stage and in the spotlight. I decided to continue theater in high school. I was part of nine high school productions: “Cinderella,” “Mary Poppins,” “Newsies!” “Mamma Mia,” “Christmas Carol,” SD1A 2016, 2017, 2018, and a Senior Director in 2019. I want to thank my whole family for all their support.

Marcus Evans (2020) – Pepper. Stunt flipper – “Newsies” – SD1A – Love musicals and performing. Theatre has been so much fun. These are the memories I’ll never forget!

Elena Fahmi (2023) – Ensemble. Elena has been thoroughly enjoying her time doing theatre at Westerville North! She has been doing theatre since the sixth grade and has always loved being on the stage.

Elizabeth Fair (2021) – Ensemble. As my first musical experience I’m very grateful to Ms. DeWitt for this opportunity. It’s been insanely exhilarating to dance with people who share the same interests as me and develop new friendships. I hope to make acting a career for myself one day so I can continue to express myself through art. My Mom and Dad mean the world to me so I am grateful they support my creativity!

Abigail Fassel (2023) – Tech/Run Crew. Abigail is a freshman at Westerville North and excited for her third show with North’s Theatre program. She enjoys performing, crew as well costume and she’s looking forward to additional shows at WNHS!!

Sarah Fogle (2023) – Ensemble. This is my first time being in a play ever. I am so excited. I have never done anything like this before but I am very happy that I got in and I can’t wait for what comes next!

CAST & CREW BIOS!Jeremiah Ganga (2022) – Ensemble. I'm a sophomore and I'm in ensemble and I’m the understudy of Pepper. The only other prior experience I have is as Jeff in SD1A 2019. But I really enjoy theatre and hope to do more plays and musicals for North. I hope you enjoy “Mamma Mia!”

Abby Gaylord (2022) – Props. Abby’s glad to be part of North’s theatre program and she hopes audiences really enjoy the show. Break a leg!

Nathan Gillenwater (2021) – Sky. This is Nathan’s 4th musical at Westerville North, and he wants to thank his family and friends for supporting him. Nathan is also VERY excited for his upcoming volleyball season!

Kaitlynn Gleich (2020) – Donna. Kaitlynn is a senior at WNHS and “Mamma Mia” is her 15th show at North. She is thrilled to be playing the role of Donna in “Mamma Mia.” “Mamma Mia” was the first musical Kaitlynn ever saw, so getting to play Donna is a dream come true. She would like to thank her friends and family for all their support. She would also like to thank Mrs. Mollohan and Ms. DeWitt for giving her the opportunity to participate in theatre!

Daniel Hager (2021) – Bill/Ensemble. Daniel Hager is a junior and has been in 7 shows here at WNHS. His most notable past roles have been Pulitzer in “Newsies” and Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol.” Daniel’s favorite part about theater is all the friends he’s made along the way. ☺

Tori Haines (2023) – Run Crew. Tori’s excited to be part of North’s “Mamma Mia” production. Break a leg!

Alison Hamen (2023) - Painter. I've never really done any crew work before but I love to paint in my free time, so joining crew was a no-brainer. I'll try my hardest to be there for crew every moment possible and to have as much fun as I can! I'd like to thank my parents for pushing me to join and my brother for letting me rant to him about all my problems after crew.

Lindsey Hartshorn (2020) – Ensemble/Dynamos Understudy. Lindsey is proud to be a senior here at WNHS and can’t wait to perform with her friends for her 13th show. She’d like to thank her family and castmates for all their support. This has been a great experience and she can’t wait for what’s to come.

Hayley Helt (2020) – Ensemble. This is the first year Hayley has been involved in theatre. She was in Senior-Directed One Acts and had so much fun that she auditioned for “Mamma Mia!” She is so happy to have the opportunity to be in such an amazing program and make so many new friends. Hayley would like to thank her family, friends, and boyfriend for always supporting her. She is also excited to announce that she will be attending Saint Mary’s College this upcoming fall.