Tomah High School Presents

VOU~RE A 600D MAN,

CHARLIE BROWN , HE BROADWAY MUSICAL

May 1-3, 2015 PEANUTS @ United Feature Syndicate, Inc.

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Based on the comic strip "Peanuts' by Charles M. Schulz Book, Music and Lyrics by Clark M. Gesner

Presented with permission by Tams Witmark Music Library Inc.

CAST: CHARLIE BROWN .............................................. DAyNE MILLER LUCY VAN PELT ............................................. EMILy SOLTVEDT LINUS VAN PELT ............................................ JOSH ADAMCZAK SALLY BROWN ........................................ EMIL Y QUARTEMONT SCHROEDER ...................................................... NATHAN KOEL SNOOPy...................................................... XZAVIER ZELLMER WOODSTOCK .................................. MAKAYLA MARTEN STEIDL PEPPERMINT PATTY ......................................... LAURA WILCOX MARCIE ................................................. MAKENNA LlNENBERG SHERMY ....................................................... BLAINE BARIBEAU PEGGY JEAN .................................................... MARY CONWAY PIGPEN ............................................................... ZACH FARVER VIOLET ........................................................... HEATHER JONES LITTLE RED HAIRED GIRL. ...................... KIRSTEN KIRSCHBAUM FRIEDA ......................................................... MORGAN WRIGHT MIMI ..................................................................... ARIEL REZIN BENNy................................................................ALAN KOMAY ISABELLE ............................................................... KATIE ROOF MEGGIE ROSE.................................................. MERCEDE ROOF MELODy............................................................. SHELBY FOSS

DIRECTOR .............................................. ILENE QUARTEMONT MUSIC DIRECTOR ............................................ KATE BUEHNER ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR .............................. KATHRYN ALTHOF ASST/TECH DIRECTOR ...................................... KAITLYN PEOT

ACT1 You're a Good Man Charlie Brown................................ Company Schroeder ......................................................................... Lucy Snoopy.........................................................................Snoopy

with Woodstock, Peppermint Patty and Marcie My Blanket and Me ......................................... Linus and Blanket The Kite .............................................................. Charlie Brown The Doctor Is In ...................................... Lucy and Charlie Brown Beethoven Day .................................... Schroeder and Company Book Report ..................................... Violet, Peppermint Patty,

Marcie, Peggy Jean, Lucy, Schroeder, Charlie Brown, Linus, Sally and Snoopy

ACT2 The Red Baron .............................................................. Snoopy My New Philosophy....................................Sally and Schroeder The Baseball Game ......................... Charlie Brown and Company Glee Club Rehearsal.. .................................................. Company Little Known Facts ....................... Lucy, Linus and Charlie Brown Suppertime................................. Snoopy, PigPen and Company Happiness .................................................................. Company

THERE WILL BE ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION

SYNOPSIS

The time ofthe action is "an average day in the life of Charlie Brown." It really is just that, a day made up of little moments picked from all the days of Charlie Brown, from Valentine's Day to the baseball season, from wild

optimism to utter despair, all mixed in with the lives of his friends (both human and non-human) and strung together on the string of a single day,

from bright uncertain morning to hopeful starlit evening .

,OSH ADAMCZAK (Linus Van Pelt) A Sophomore, Josh is a member of choir and the Limited Edition show choir. He also taRes voice lessons and hip hop classes. Previous audiences may remember him in Guys andDolls. LooR for Josh as the Cowardly Lion this summer in ACrs Production of the Wizard ofOz.

BLAINE BARIBEAU (Shermy, CBISnoopy US) A Freshman, Blaine already has quite the performing resume including: 4 years in show choir, Willy Wonka /r, Fame /r, "FredericR" in SoundofMusic and most recently in this fall's THS production of Almost Maine.

MARY CONWAY (Peggy/ean) Mary has been performing since she was little. Previous stage appearances include SoundofMusic with ACT and Guys andDolls at THS, as well as being a member of the Limited Edition show choir. Mary has also been figure sRating for 9 years. "I would liRe to thanR my parents for always supporting me! Also a huge thanR you to the amazing directors. Without them, none of this would be possible."

IACH FARVER (Pig Pen, Schroeder US) lach has seized every theatrical opportunity possible since elementary school. lach is in band, choir and has been in show choir for the past 6 years. In middle school, lach played "Capt. Von Trapp" in Sound ofMusic. More recent audiences will remember him as "Paul Sycamore" in You Can't Take it With Yo~ "Liver Lips Louie" in Guys andDolls, and "Phil" in Almost Maine. lach is also at home as much behind the scenes as he is on stage.

SHELBY FO" (Melody) A Freshman, Shelby has been performing since she was little. Previous stage appearances include: Aristocats, Annie /r, Music Man /r, Willy Wonka /r, andFame /r. "I'm very musical, I have been for as long as I can remember. I spend most of my time listening to country music and drinRing tea."

KIRSTEN KIRSCHBAUM (Little RedHaired Girt Blanket, Woodstock US) A Junior, Kirsten has studied dance for the past 13 years. Her dancing has led her to participate in several ballets. Theatrical experience includes: No Strings Attached, Sound ofMusic, and summer school plays. "I want to thanR the wonderful directors for putting on such a great show."

NATHAN KOEL (Schroeder) Nathan, a junior, plays baseball, performs in show choir and wort:?s tech crew for theatrical performances. Audiences will remember him as "Rooster" in Annie /r, and "Nicely Nicely" in Guys andDol/s. Another performing highlight for Nathan was winning the THS Talent show his Freshman Year. Nathan also studies voice and tat:?es Hip Hop Dance class.

ALAN KOMAY (Benny, Linus US) Alan is a Freshman and made his stage debut as "Drat:?e" in Annie Jrbact:? in 6th grade. Since then he has portrayed "Willy" in Wil/y Wonka /r, "Friedrich" in Sound ofMusic, "Nict:?" in Fame /r, and "Steve" in Almost Maine. "Pm probably most famous for my role as Willy Wont:?a. I would lit:?e to thant:? my mom for always being so supportive."

HEATHER ,ONES (Violet, Lucy US) Heather involves herself in church, band and school wort:? In her free time she enjoys being with friends, family and watching Netflix. Past theatrical experience includes: High School Musical/r, Annie, Into the Woods, Seussical, Guys and Dol/s and the Passion Play. "I want to tat:?e this opportunity in HS to do the things I love such as musicals, show choir and band! I'd lit:?e to thant:? Mrs. Q, Kate, Ms. Althof and Zelda for tat:?ing the time to put this show on."

MAKAYLA MARTEN STEIDL (Woodstock) Mat:?ayla is a Junior and is no newcomer to the stage. She is in her 3rd year as a member of Limited Edition show choir and was also a member of the THS Dance Team this past year as well as performing in Guys andDol/s at THS. "I love performing and am very thant:?ful for all the opportunities. Along with performing, I enjoy being a part of HOSA, being with my family and friends, and wort:?ing out."

MAKENNA LlNENBERG (MarCie, Sal/y US) A Sophomore at THS, Mat:?enna is involved in show choir, voice and choir. She has performed in ACT's Annie and many more shows. In hopes of going into performing after graduation, Mat:?enna seizes every performing opportunity. "Performing is a passion of mine. I couldn't imagine doing anything else. I'd lit:?e to thant:? my parents for all their support and love."

DAYNE MILLER (Charlie Brown) Dayne made his theatrical debut 2

years ago as a Policeman in Annie Irwhile in 8th grade and has commanded the stage ever since. Audiences will remember him from Guys andDolls last year as the loveable con-man Nathan Detroit. Dayne has also been in band for 6 years and show choir for 3. "I'm a natural animal and a go getter. I love the thrill of the ride."

EMILY OUARTEMONT (Sally Brown) Emily has been an active dancer for 13 years and currently performs with the Dance Stars at Marilyn School of Dance. She has also appeared in several ballets through Monroe JacRson Dance Theatre and has 5 years of show choir experience. Past theatrical experience includes: High School Musical Jr and Guys andDolls. "ThanR you to the directors for providing such a wonderful opportunity to play such a fun part!"

ARIEL REZIN (Mimi) Ariel has performed in school productions since 4th grade including Willy Wonka /r. and Fame Jr. at the middle school. She most recently was featured in the HS production of Almost Maine. Ariel has been in show choir since 6th Grade and has been a member of Limited Edition for one year. ''I'd liRe to thanR my parents and the directors for the worR they put into the production."

KATIE ROOF (Isabelle) Katie's theatrical experience includes: Annie (2 productions) , Alice in Wonderland, A Kid's Life, Music Man Jr, Fame Jr, Almost Maine, and will soon begin rehearsing for ACT's summer production of Wizard ofOz.

MERCEDE ROOF (Meggie Rose) A Freshman, Mercede has been performing since Kindergarten. Besides music programs and choir concerts, Mercede has appeared in: Willy Wonka Jr, Fame Jr, Alice in Wonderland Jr, Music Man Jr, Annie Jr, andAlmost Maine. "ThanRs to my dad for getting me hooRed on singing from the very beginning, and to all my music teachers and directors who helped me grow and embrace music over all these years.

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EMILY SOLIVEDI (Lucy Van Pelt) This marRs Emily's 3rd appearance in the THS musical. Additional performing experience includes: 6 years of show choir, 3 years of HS dance team and 10 years of dance class at Marilyn School of Dance. "I'm so glad to have the chance to be in this musical. It has really allowed me to open up and gain confidence on stage. ThanR you so much Q, Kate, Zelda and Ms. Althof for maRing this possible.

LAURA WILCOX (Peppermint Patty) A Junior, Laura has been a member of Limited Edition show choir for the past 3 years. Theatrical experiences include Annie /r, and Guys and Do//s. Besides being on stage, Laura is an accomplished artist. She designed and created both this year's set and last year's Guys and00//5 bacRdrop. Laura enjoys anything that involves music maRing. "This is an important experience. I'd liRe to thanR my parents, Scott and Brenda Wilcox, for their endless support in all aspects of my life.

MORGAN WRIGHI (Freida) Morgan has appeared in multiple plays and musicals. She has also been in Limited Edition show choir for the past year. Audiences will remember Morgan from her most recent musical appearance in Guys and00//5. "I'd liRe to thanR the directors for worRing with me around my crazy sports schedule. I would also liRe to thanR my parents for getting me from place to place."

SHAWN ·XZAVIER"·,AMES ZELLMER (Snoopy) A Sophomore, Xzavier has been in Limited Edition show choir for 2 years as well as appearing in church plays and last year's production of Guys and Do//s. "Xzavier is a dashing young man who enjoys long walRs on the beach in the pouring rain @ midnight. He is also an avid fan of Kate's cooRies."

Stage Manager..........................................................................Hannah Zaehler Crew............................................................................................Libby Berry, Cast Tech Crew.................................................................................Danielle Hininger

Jesse Arttus Lane Nelson

Tech Crew Advisor..............................................................................Mary Neve Tech Crew Manager........................................................................Kaitlyn Peot

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KATHRYN ALTHO. (Orchestra Director) is enjoying her second year in the Toma School District. She graduated from UW-Eau Claire with a degree in Music Education. During her time in Ea Claire she played French Horn in the Wind Ensemble, University Orchestra, Pit Orchestra, Blugold Marching Band, and had a few performances with their award winning Jazz Ensemble I. While Ms. Althof has never been on stage for a musical she thoroughly enjoys accompanying the performers in the pit and is an avid musical-watching enthusiast.

ILENE OUARTEMONT (Director) graduated from DraRe University with a degree in Music Education and a Masters in Special Education. Performing since the age of 3, Mrs. Quartemont has appeared locally in productions at ACT and LaCrosse Community Theatre. Her favorite roles include: Amnesia in NuncracRers, Hodel in Fiddler on the Roof and Cindy Lou in The Marvelous Wonderettes. She also had the unique opportunity to originate the role of Valentina Ponti in the world premiere production of "Playing the Palace" at LCCT. Ilene has directed the last 6 THS musicals as well as productions for ACT and in the Chicago Area.

KATE BUEHNER (Music Director) Studied music in College and has a degree in office. She has been playing the piano for 28 years and teaching piano/voice for 17 years. Currently, Ms. Kate has her own business here in Tomah teaching about 80 student's piano/voice privately. In regards to teaching, Kate says, "I love my job - watching the joy that music gives to so many is such a highlight of my career. A "motto" that my students will hear from me a lot is..."talent is good, practice is better, but PASSION is best". I hope that what you see in my students and my directing is that Passion!!! ThanR you to all the students for all their hard worR! Enjoy!!!

KAITLYN PEOT (Assistant Director) has always enjoyed attending and participating in theatre of all Rinds. Active in her hometown productions, she is excited to assist with this year's musical. Having graduated from UW-Eau Claire with a degree in English Education and a minor in Spanish, she missed being directly involved with the theatre and is happy to be bacR. Experienced with both on-stage and off-stage roles, Ms. Peot will be assisting mostly with lights and sound. p.s. Don't be shoCRed if you hear her referred to as "Zelda".

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COSTUMES............................................................................................................Cast PROPS...........................................................Gaye Peterson, Duncan Peterson,

Stevie Peterson, Cast PUBLlCITV.....................................................Wendy Wright, Andrew Baribeau CHOREOGRAPHV....................................................................llene Quartemont SET BUiLDING/PAINTING........................................................Jim Quartemont, Mai:?enna Linenberg, Emily Soltvedt, Laura Wilcox, Mai:?ayla Marten Steidl, Heather Linen berg, Andrew Baribeau, Libby Berry, Angel Zellmer, Leigh Adamczai:?, Emily Quartemont, Ilene Quartemont, Lisa Winchel POSTERS/PROGRAM S .............................................................llene Quartemont TiCKETS.................................................................................Sam Komay, Heather

Linenberg, Cindy Koel

Any theatrical endeavor requires the help of so many behind the scenes...thani:?s to all who made this production possible!

THS ADMINISTRATION THS CUSTODIAL STAFF AMV KRULTZ SCOTT HURD ANGIE PLUEGER LISA WINCHEL

MARILVN SCHOOL OF DANCE

GAVE PETERSON and family............................................Handmade Props!! MARV NEVE ..................................................Assisting in getting our new mics! SPORTS COACHES......................Thani:?s for sharing our talented students PARENTS.........................for supporting your children and this production!

I can't thin!:? of a better way to spend my early spring evenings than jumping into a comic strip for a few hours! It has been so much fun watching these talented high school students embrace their inner 5 year old and get goofy! Than!:? you to all who made this production happen!

Happiness is...a "job" you love!

To my team of Kate/Katie/Kaitlyn-Than!:?s for all you did! I am so blessed to wor!:? with each of you! (Also, I'm wor!:?ing on my legal name change!) Gaye Peterson and family-I can't than!:? you enough for the beautiful props! Mary Neve-Than!:? you, than!:? you, than!:? you for writing the grant to get us the awesome sound upgrade! Cast families-than!:? you for volunteering when I as!:?ed and for encouraging/supporting your child's talents and passions! To my set designer-Than!:?s for always ta!:?ing my ideas and ma!:?ing them better!

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Tim Meyer 1115 N SuperiorAvenue

Tomah, WI 54660 phone: l608) 374-7746

fax: (608) 374-3235 Ikmeyergraphics@yahoo.com

• For the safety of our actors, FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY, is not permitted.

• Please TURN OFF all cellular phones, beepers and alarm watches before the show begins.

• The audience is urged to REMAIN SEATED during the performance. If you must enter or leave the theater after the show has begun, please wait until a blac!:? out or applause to minimize distractions.

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UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE THS MUSIC DEPARTMENT Spring Choral Concert-May 14 Spring Band Concert - May 28

THS Show Choir Aud itions-May 1 7, 20 TMS Show Choir Auditions-May 18-20

THE VERY FIRST PEANUTS COMIC STRIP...OCT 2, 1950

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THS has been granted the rights to CREASE for Spring 2016! Our show will be........

Automatic

Systematic

Hydromatic

Why, it'll be GREASED LIGHTNINQ But, only with YOUR

help! There are . WORSE THINGS YOU COULD DOthan

spend your SUMMER NIGHTS helping what will be a huge underta~ing. YOU'RE THE ONE THA T WE WANTto be a

SPONSOR or VOLUNTEER with COSTUMES, SETS, ETC. We'd be HOPELESSL Y DEVOTED TO YOUif you were

a part of this exciting project, please contact Ilene Quarte­mont: 374-7908 or ilenequartemont@tomah.~12.wi.us.

Remember:

GREASE IS THE WORD!