MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR
CHICAGO
at Reservoir High School
April 12-14
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE
Artistic Director and Produced by Jessica Binder
Direction by Artist-in-Residence Jenna Antoniades
Music Direction and Technical Direction by Dr. Greg Knauf
Choreography by Rachel Kemp & Patricia Targete
Costume Design Kim Murray & Patty Sawyer
Set Design by John Lee
Projection Design by Kate Wackerle
Stage Managers Yamil Victor, Jasmine Ngo, & Hannah Vinitsky
Volunteer Coordinator: Elizabeth Hair
PERFORMANCES:
Friday April 12 @ 7pm
Saturday April 13 @ 2pm & 7pm
Sunday April 14 @ 2pm
TICKETS: Advanced Tickets (sold online): $12
Tickets purchased at the door: $14
The auditorium is for general seating. There are no reserved tickets to purchase. Be sure to arrive early in order to select your seat. Thank you.
Approx. Run Time 2hr 30 min, plus a 15 min intermission
PLOT:
In roaring twenties Chicago, chorus girl Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap...until he finds out he's been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another "Merry Murderess," Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the "American Dream": fame, fortune, and acquittal. This sharp-edged satire features a dazzling score that sparked immortal staging by Bob Fosse.
Adapted in collaboration with iTheatrics, Kander & Ebb's legendary and award-winning musical about fame, fortune and acquittal is now widely available to be performed by high schools around the world. Specifically designed to be content-appropriate, Chicago: Teen Edition has been adapted to remove overtly sexual references and adult language.
PARENTS WE NEED YOUR VOLUNTEERISM PLEASE.
MANDATORY INFORMATIONAL MEETING FOR ALL CAST & CREW INTERESTED:
Thurs,Nov 30 @ 3:30PM-4:30PM in the auditorium
APPLICATION FORM: Located HERE
THANK YOU to ALL those who auditioned and applied for crew!! We were delighted with each of your submissions!!
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND WE WERE TREATED TO MORE TALENT THAN WE CAN FIT IN POSITIONS, but will be keeping you in mind for future productions as well.
We have a VERY difficult decision to make, thanks to the IMMENSE TALENT of the members who applied.
Please be prepared for our 1st Rehearsal Thursday Dec 21 in choir room FROM 3-6PM. (Crews only needed until 4:00pm.) Thanks!
Important Dates:
Callbacks:
Mon Dec 18 (3-5pm by invitation only),
Tues Dec 19 (3-5pm by invitation only); Dance Auditions in Dance Studio
Cast Crew list posted: Prior to Dec 21. If, after the cast list has been posted and a couple weeks have past, you’d like to check in about audition feedback, feel welcomed to do so at an appropriate time.
1st Rehearsal (Mandatory):Thurs Dec 21 @ 3-6pm
TECH WEEK (Mandatory): April 2-11
PERFORMANCES:
Friday April 12 @ 7pm
Saturday April 13 @ 2pm & 7pm
Sunday April 14 @ 2pm
Following Final Performance: Set/Costume/etc. Strike: @ 4:30pm-7pm
Any Questions? Please visit Mrs. Binder and/or Dr. Knauf. Thanks!
Artist-in-Residence, Director: Jenna Antoniades
Jenna Antoniades is a proud RHS Theater alumni. She holds a BFA in Drama from NYU Tisch/ Playwrights Horizons Theater School, along with minors in Web Programming and Applied Theater. She started college as an actor, and through her training she discovered a passion for directing, set design and playwriting. Since graduating, she has mostly specialized in directing new and developing work. Her work has been presented with Dixon Place, Insomnium Theater Company, Am I Write Ladies?, The Radium Girls, Joust Theater Co., NYU and more. She loves working with anyone who is excited to grow and explore different worlds - and can't wait to be a part of a new RHS Theater generation!!!
[email protected]
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CHICAGO
Cast & Crew List
Velma Kelly: Jadyn Brown & Carlin Glenn
Roxie Hart: Tori Salmans & Maddi Ellinghaus
Amos Hart: Elliot Turner
Billy Flynn: David McKiver & Seth Clemons
Matron “Mama” Morton: Saniya Evans & Anna Ayodele
Mary Sunshine: Riley Jackson & Lily Spencer-Grier
Master of Ceremonies: Anita Bottner
Fred Casely: Michael Ormond
Liz: Ella Cherry
Annie: Theresa Gani
June: Natalia Travers
Hunyak: Sonia Lipcon
Mona: Tiyana Waldron
Kitty: Abi Gutierrez
Sergeant Fogarty: Jack Wethington
Court Clerk/Reporter: Margot Cramer
Martin Harrison: Micah Taylor
Judge: HB Meadows
Harry: TBD
Juror One: Tobi Viatonu
Featured Dancers:
Zoe Brock
Alicia Feher
Jay Figel
Abigail Gutierrez
Sarah Lieber
Nane Manukyan
Micah Taylor
Natalia Travers
Tiyanna Waldron
Ensemble:
Jesutofunmi Adekoya
Chelsea Ani
Norah Anyanwu
Lauryn Ball
Molly Buhl-Eaton
McKenzie Campbell
Mary Carmody
John Caron
Ella Cherry
Nwokoye Chizaram
Margot Cramer
Eli Dickie
Emma Egbele
Kaleb Ephraim
Alicia Feher
Lucy Felsen
Jay Figel
Octavia Fonmboh
Theresa Gani
Lily Spencer Grier
Abigail Gutierrez
Luda Herbers
Heidi Herschbach
Glori Hollington
Riley Jackson
Sophie Johnson
Dalia Khazan
Regina Lenci-Perdomo
Sarah Lieber
Sonia Lipcon
Nane Manukyan
Audrey McQueen
HB Meadows
Sarah Moore
JJ Nixon
Michael Ormond
Mary Oyewole
Ava Piszczek
Maxwell Prince
Summer Richmond
Sabrina Roche
Cora Sears
Micah Taylor
Selam Tegenu
Taylah Thompson
Natalia Travers
Zaria Turner
Tobi Viatonu
Tiyana Waldron
Maiya Warren
Jack Wethington
Nyla Whitfield
Amanda Wickstrom
TECHNICAL CREW POSITIONS:
Stage Managers: Yamil Victor, Jasmine Ngo, and Hannah Vinitsky
Assistant Stage Managers, in training: Rahima Agha, Vesna Adjei
Props Master: Parent Volunteer NEEDED PLEASE
Sound Board Op: Sarozini Shrestha
Light Board Op: Azeemah Odusanya
Projection Operator: TBD
Spotlight Ops: TBD
Candidates for Board Ops In Training (need to be interviewed by DK):
Morais, Gabriella
Ta, Amaya
Mehta, Kashvi
Whitaker, Branson
Dickson, Tabitha
Vasquez, Eddy
Backstage Running Crew: Responsible for the safety of the backstage area during all performances. Organized. Team player. Cleans stage at start of call-time and is responsible for all set changes during the course of a performance or rehearsal. Returns set to “pre-show” setting after every performance.
Caleb Call, Tiffany Sung, Jahann Rickards, Simone Pannell, Abby Mulikin, Jaime Yi, Liah Keith, Ilan Khazan, Amaya Ta
Costume/Hair/Makeup/Prop Design Crew
Pre-Show roles, meeting Tues and Thurs in Jan/Feb, possibly more days in March if needed to meet deadline. (can have excused absences, can be on other crews/cast).Research time period of Production & its fashion and styles. Create World Building by communicating the character’s age, social status and role through costume/hair/makeup choices of fabrics, colors, and styles. Acquiring costumes by Thrift shopping, creating, sewing (we will teach you!), or modifying clothes in inventory. Fitting of cast, picking correct sizes and making alterations. Organization of costume pieces in inventory and for show.Painting/crafting/aging of any Props. End product is having Costume/Hairstyles(wigs)/Makeup Looks ready by Costume Parade, our fashion show! Tech Week/Production Week roles (10 days to 2 weeks of DAILY attendance, no absences) Helping any Cast member dress and do their hair and makeup daily. Manage quick changes during performance (in the wings), also quick fixes of wardrobe malfunctions during live shows. Some will be selected as Dressers for the Leads. Spot clean or repair costumes/props if needed after each show, steam all clothes daily and ensure costumes and accessories are prepared. Parent Volunteer Chairs Include: Kim Murray and Patty Sawyer
Costume/Makeup/Props Crew (PLEASE NOTE, YOU ARE CALLED FROM 3-6PM on Thurs Dec 21): Saniya Evans (Student leader), Milan Ta (Student leader), Vesna Adjei, Megan Castonguay, Ella Cherry, Heidi Currier, Zoey Greene, Sophie Johnson, Mia Kehinde, Liah Keith, Lee Nichols, David Vallabha, Alyana Whitfield, Amarrah Zischang, Sophia Sanchez
Set Construction & Painting :
Our system of set painting and construction is still forming. We are seeking parent volunteers to help coordinate/run this area. Please contact Ms. Binder if your parent is interested.
Construction: NEED MUCH MORE INTEREST AND VOLUNTEERISM PLEASE FROM PARENT VOLUNTEERS, Asher Metakes, Sophie Johnson, Sabrina Roche, Fatou Savage, Tiyana Waldron, Megan Charles
Painting: Audrey McQueen (student leader), Tabitha Dickson, Asher Metakes, Zoey Greene, Taylah Thompson, Megan Castonguay, Abigail Russell, Sabrina Roche, Tiyana Waldron, Amarrah Zischang, Chloe Linton, Kaleb Ephraim, Summer Richmond, Reinhardt Vogel, Lily Clark.
Publicity: (Social Media): Advertising the show in our community and online. Publicize the show with exciting posts, informed and entertaining updates, and overall an exciting presence online to celebrate the upcoming performance. Should feature the show at large, cast members, crew members, and overall show aesthetic.
Utilizing your photography and/or videography skills, you would create material to contribute to advertising our show's development. (Work closely with Ms. Binder to publicize the show throughout the Maple Lawn community.)Tiyana Waldron, Amarrah Zischang, Ella Cherry, Summer Richmond, Michael Ormond; Saniya Evans (Publicity & our fabulous poster designer)
Ushers: We will need ushers! Please visit Ms. Binder to sign up for the show(s) of your choosing. Thank you!
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Informational Packet: PRODUCTION PACKET HERE
THEATRE GOOGLE FORM & Contract Signatures due by Tuesday Jan 2nd (our 2nd Rehearsal): HERE
BIO FORM FOR PLAYBILL due by Friday Feb 16th : HERE
FUNDRAISING/ADVERTISEMENT FORMS due by Friday Feb 16th: HERE
FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE HERE
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE IN PROGRESS,Here
Google Drive of Rehearsal Videos Here
Props List Coming soon