Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School St. Louis, Missouri

Drama and Music Department Presents

 

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Book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan Music by Marc Shaiman

Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman

February 24-27, 2011 Orthwein Theatre

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HAIRSPRAY is presented through special arrangement with MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL

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The Broadway musical

YOU ARE TIMELESS TO US!

EDWARD WROTENEDWARD WROTEN

SHOUT OUTS Congratulations on "Hairspray" and your senior year!

We love you Kelsey!!! Barbara Johnson-Clement and Raymond Buchanan

Stephanie Clark (a.k.a. Stella) -

Can you hear the bells, little darling? They’re chiming for you!

Love, Mom & Dad

Way to go, Natalie Calandro! We are so proud of you.

Love, Mom & Dad

Break a leg Lucy Ross!

Love,

Mom, Bob, Jackie, Tom,

Laura, Harper, Campbell, and Dad

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HAIRSPRAY The BROADWAY MUSICAL

Blair, you’re a big girl now and we’re so proud of you!

Directed by CAROLYN HOOD 

Musical Director DANA SELF 

Technical Director MARGARET ENGEL 

Assistant Director JOSALYNN SMITH 

Choreographer SUMMER BEASLEY 

Assistant Choreographer SARAH LEANDER 

Costume Design JENNIFER ‘JC’ KRAJICEK 

Costume Design ARYNA PETRASHENKO 

Production Manager CHLOE HALES 

Stage Manager ABBY LOWE 

Faculty Assistant AARON ELLIOTT 

Set & Lighting Design PATRICK HUBER 

The Broadway musical

Synopsis                                    Courtesy of MTIShows.com It's 7am on a Monday morning in Baltimore, 1962. Tracy Turnblad, a pleasantly plump teenager reflects on how much she loves her city and she loves to dance. She dreams of being a star ("Good Morning Baltimore"). Later that day, Tracy and her friend Penny rush home from high school to catch the latest episode of The Corny Collins Show, a teenage dance TV show ("The Nicest Kids in Town"). Meanwhile, Tracy's mom, Edna, is ironing her neighbors' laundry to earn extra money. Penny's mom, Prudy, arrives to pick up her laundry from Edna. Prudy objects to the girls watching "colored music" performed on the show. The action shifts to the TV studio were the The Corny Collins Show broadcast has just gone to commercial break. Hunky teen idol Link offers his Council Member ring to vapid teen queen dancer Amber (whose overbearing mother, Velma, is the show's producer). When the show returns from the break, Corny Collins announces an upcoming live prime-time special, where talent scouts will be on-hand and an election to crown Miss Teenage Hairspray will be held. Tracy, watching the show, is mortified to see that Amber is wearing Link's ring. Corny further announces that they're auditioning a new female dancer for the show. Tracy pleads with her mother to let her audition. Tracy's father, Wilbur, arrives home from work at his novelty gag and joke shop. Edna fears that Tracy will be ridiculed at the auditions, but Wilbur encour-ages Tracy. Meanwhile, Prudy berates Penny for listening to "race music" as Velma criticizes Amber on her poor dancing. All three girls argue with their mothers ("I'm a Big Girl Now"). Tracy ultimately does attend the auditions, where she literally bumps into Link, initiating a romantic dream sequence ("I Can Hear Bells"), which is interrupted when Tracy is called upon to audition. Velma rejects her due to her weight and because Tracy states that she's in favor of racial integration ("Miss Baltimore Crabs"). The following day at school, Tracy is sent to detention because her monumentally teased hair is blocking other students' view of the blackboard. In the detention hall, an African-American boy named Seaweed teaches Tracy some dance moves. Soon afterwards, Corny Collins is the guest DJ at the school's sophomore hop ("The Madison"). Corny and Link are immediately impressed by Tracy's dance moves. The next episode of The Corny Collins Show features a new cast member - Tracy ("The Nicest Kids in Town - Reprise"). During an interview with Corny, Tracy again comes out in favor of racial integration, impressing Corny but horrifying Velma. Amber grows increasingly jealous of the attention Tracy is getting, and, to compound the situation, Corny invites Link to sing a song to Tracy ("It Takes Two"). Tracy and Link kiss at the conclusion of the song. Post-show, an argument breaks out between Corny, Velma and Mr. Spitzer, who represents the show's sponsor, Ultra Clutch hairspray. Spitzer objects to the casting of Tracy, whom he describes as "that chubby communist". Corny informs them that he plans to introduce lots of changes to the show, so that the kids in the cast will more accurately reflect the kids in the audience. Corny threatens to take the show to another network if Velma interferes. After he departs, a seething Velma decides to ruin Tracy ("Velma's Revenge"). At the Turnblad apartment, Edna fields calls from Tracy's burgeoning fan base. When Tracy gets a call inviting her to become the spokesperson for plus-size clothing outfitter Mr. Pinky, she asks Edna to represent her as her agent. Edna protests that she hasn't even left the apartment in years, but Tracy insists and Edna receives an elaborate makeover ("Welcome to the 60s"). Tracy's popularity is skyrocketing at school. Amber spreads mean-spirited rumors about her. The students assemble in gym class for a game of dodgeball. Penny and Seaweed meet and immediately hit it off. A violent game of dodgeball ensues, ending with Amber snapping the ball into Tracy's head, knocking her cold. Link reprimands Amber and goes to Tracy's aid. Tracy introduces Link to Seaweed and Penny. Seaweed invites them all to a party at his mom's record shop. When Link expresses concern that white people may not be welcome in Seaweed's neighborhood, Seaweed reassures him ("Run and Tell That"). Seaweed's song carries them into Motormouth Maybelle's Record Shop, where Seaweed introduces them to his sister, Little Inez, a dancer who was rejected at the Corny Collins auditions for being black. Motormouth Maybelle makes a grand entrance. Amber, having followed Link to the record shop, enters and is horrified at the proceedings. Velma, having followed Amber, enters immediately afterwards and is similarly horrified. Edna and Wilbur, having also been in the neighborhood, arrive as well and Velma and Edna immediately dislike each other. Velma and Amber storm out; Link refuses to leave with them. Tracy hatches a plan to integrate dancing on the TV show. Motormouth is enthusiastic but Link is reluctant to participate and departs. Edna is reluctant to participate as well, solely because she is embarrassed to be seen on TV due to her weight, but Motormouth assures her that she has nothing to be ashamed of ("Big, Blonde and Beautiful"). The protest at the studio is disrupted by the police (called by Velma). Link expresses his support for Tracy as most of those present are arrested.

The entire female cast, with the exception of Prudy, are in jail ("The Big Dollhouse"). Due to Velma's political connections, Velma and Amber are soon released. Wilbur mortgages his store to post bail for the others. However, again due to Velma's manipulations, Tracy remains incarcerated alone ("Baltimore - Reprise"). Wilbur and Edna return home, only to find that Mr. Pinky has fired Tracy as his spokesperson due to the scandal. Edna sadly recalls her own unrealized dream to design a line of queen-sized dress patterns. However, even in this time of despair and crisis, Wilbur and Edna are comforted by their shared love ("You're Timeless to Me"). Link sneaks into the jail to find Tracy. He gives her his Council ring, explaining that he took it back from Amber to give it to Tracy ("Without Love"). Meanwhile, Seaweed rescues Penny, who has been tied to her bed by her mother as punishment for going to jail without permission. They declare their love for each other. Simultaneously, Link helps Tracy escape from jail. Seaweed and Penny take refuge at Motormouth Maybelle's Record Shop, where Link and Tracy soon join them. By now, news of Tracy's escape from prison is being broadcast on TV. The friends are tempted to abandon their goal of integrating The Corny Collins Show, but Motormouth convinces them to struggle on ("I Know Where I've Been"). It's now the day of the live primetime spectacular broadcast of The Corny Collins Show ("It's Hairspray!"). During a commercial break, a disguised Wilbur wheels a giant hairspray can onto the set. Velma penetrates his disguise, but Seaweed and Motormouth have replaced the security guards. They pretend to eject Wilbur at her behest. Despite Tracy's fugitive status, Corny reports that she and Amber are currently neck-and-neck in the voting for Miss Teenage Hairspray. Amber performs an unflattering dance dedicated to Tracy ("Cooties"). Just as Amber seizes the crown, Tracy storms onto the set, accompanied by Link, Penny, Seaweed, Little Inez, and company ("You Can't Stop the Beat - Part 1"). Penny has been re-styled and given a cool new look. The voting now shows Tracy as the undisputed winner, and Corny crowns her Miss Teenage Hairspray 1962. Tracy declares the show officially integrated. Spitzer arrives and announces that the audience is thrilled with the show, the governor has pardoned Tracy, and he wants Velma to serve as vice president of a new line of hair products for women of color. Wilbur opens the giant hairspray can to reveal Edna dressed in finery ("You Can't Stop the Beat - Part 2"). The company celebrates a brand new day for Baltimore.

Kelsey Major

Congrats on your senior year-2011 and being a part of the musical Hairspray. You are really going out with a bang!!!

No wonder you were cast as a "Dynamite".

It speaks to the "flicker" of your smile

that lights up any room and your "explosive" personality. You are the "bomb" !!!!

We are so proud of you. Love, Mom, Dad and Libby

Daddy’s little girl is a “big girl now.”

I am very proud of you Blair.

Break a leg!

Love, Dad

Musical Numbers          

ACT 1 Prologue…………………………………………………………..Orchestra Good Morning Baltimore………………………………..Tracy & Company The Nicest Kids In Town……………………….Corny Collins & Company Mama, I’m A Big Girl Now………..Edna, Tracy, Penny, Amber & Company I Can Hear the Bells……………………………………..Tracy & Company Miss Baltimore Crabs…………………………………………………Velma Transition to Detention…………………………………Tracy & Little Inez The Nicest Kids (Reprise)………………………Corny Collins & Company It Takes Two………………………………….Link, Tracy & The Dynamites Velma’s Revenge………………………………………………………Velma Welcome to the 60’s……………………………….Tracy, Edna & Company Run and Tell That………………………...Seaweed, Little Inez & Company Big, Blonde and Beautiful…………..Motormouth, Tracy, Edna & Company

ACT 2 The Big Doll House…………………………...……………………Women Baltimore Reprise…………………………………………………...…Tracy You’re Timeless To Me……………………………………....Edna & Wilbur Without Love…………………….Tracy, Link, Penny, Seaweed & Company I Know Where I’ve Been…………………………Motormouth & Company (It’s) Hairspray………………………………….Corny Collins & Company Cooties………………………………………...Amber & Council Members You Can’t Stop the Beat (Part 1)…………………………………..Company You Can’t Stop the Beat (Part 2)…………………………………..Company

There will be one 15‐minute intermission. 

THIS IS ITTHIS IS IT!

It has been a joy, honor and privilege to watch each of you make it to this point.

Each of you have worked so hard

and tonight you make history.

I am so very proud of each and every one of you. You have made me laugh, have given me chills, and

have brought me to tears with your talent.

DON’T FORGET TO SMILE DURING YOUR NUMBERS!!!

Break a leg…and remember:

YOU CAN’T STOP THE BEAT!

With much love and admiration,

Aaron Elliott

Cast            Tracy Turnblad…………………………………………………………………………………….……………...Blair O’Brien Corny Collins…………………………………………………………………………………………..…..…..Patrick Beecher Edna…………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..……..Andrew Huber Penny Lou Pingleton………………………………………………………………………….……………...Natalie Sannes Velma Von Tussle……………………………………………………………………….…………….……...Caroline Rouse Amber Von Tussle………………………………………………………………….…………………………..Anne Trulaske Link Larkin…………………………………………………………………………..………………………………..Josh Taylor Seaweed J. Stubbs………………………………………………………….…………………………………...Corey Collins Little Inez…………………………………………………………………………………………….…….…….Anjola Akande Motormouth Maybelle…………………………………………………………………………………..Moyosola Akande Wilbur Turnblad………………………………………………………………………….…………………...Edward Wroten Prudy Pingleton……………………………………………………………………………………………………….Lucy Ross Mr. Pinky……………………………………………………………….………………………..………………..Devin Chabot Harriman F. Spritzer…………………………………………………………….…………………………….....John Moore Dynamite #1………………………………………………………………………………….……………………Kelsey Major Dynamite #2…………………………………………………………………………………………….……Victoria Peacock Dynamite #3…………………………………………………………………………………….………….Amanda Olivastro   

Record Shop Groupies                      Nicest Kids Kelsie Augustin                                          Katherine Bush Darryl Currie                               Lily Cella Jazmyn Ferguson                             Stephanie Clark Tomi Gilliam                           Michael Davidson Troyaire Moore                                       Hadley Edwards Yasmin Musaddiq                             Zander Galluppi Naja Pulliam Collins                                         Joe Goley Taylor Osuji                                     Maren Heller Deon Summerville                       Erin Holiday Camara Thomas                      Chelsea Kim Leah Thomas                       Hattie Smith                            Sam Streett Featured Singers Nora Chapin‐Eppert                        Featured Dancers Ellie Condie                              Talia Assi Olivia Gacka                       Jordan Block Akshara Narra                             Natalie Calandro                                 Lilia Goldenberg Baltimorons                           Suyash Raj Courtney Ittner Lucy Lloyd Lily Reed Lunsford Schock 

PERFORMER BIOGRAPHIES ANJOLA AKANDE (Little Inez) Anjola, a sophomore, is thrilled to be a part of this year’s Troubadours, Hairspray. As an upper school student, this is her first time in a production at MICDS. She enjoys singing and dancing which has helped her make this experience memorable. She would like to thank her family and friends for their wonderful support. She looks forward to participating in more productions during the rest of her time here at MICDS. Enjoy the show! MOYO AKANDE (Motormouth) Moyo is ecstatic and thankful to be a part of the cast of Hairspray . As a senior, this will sadly be her final performance at MICDS, but she has loved every minute of it! She has always been an active member in the theatre at MICDS. Favorite performances include featured roles in The Music Man in 8th grade and How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, supporting roles her freshman year in The Laramie Project and Barrel in Urinetown last year. She would like to give a special thanks to her family for their continual support all these years and to the cast, crew, Ms. Hood, Mr. Self, Mr. Elliott, Mrs. Beasley, Sarah Leander, JC, Chloe and Josalynn for all their hard work and dedication to putting on this show! TALIA ASSI (Featured Dancer) Talia is a sophomore and this is her first theater production. She loves singing and dancing and is involved in many musical performances. She has always been a fan of the performing arts and is always looking to make use of her talents and further expand her skills. KELSIE AUGUSTIN (Record Store Groupie) Kelsie, a junior, is super excited to be working in her first Troubadours show after watching them all from the audience. Her favorite musicals are a tie between Hairspray, Les Mis, and Guys and Dolls. PATRICK BEECHER (Corny Collins) is ecstatic to be in this year's production of Hairspray! Patrick, a senior, has starred as Mr. Biggley (How To Succeed In Business) and Mr. Cladwell (Urinetown). Sometimes he enjoys Pina Coladas and getting caught in the rain, but other times he'll settle for a ham sandwhich. His life aspiration is to follow in the footsteps of Doogie Howser, and become a child doctor prodigy before age 18; unfortunately, he's a little behind. Next year he will be attending Northwestern University majoring in Theatre, so at least that is a step in the right direction. He would like to thank his parents and siblings for all of their support, as well as, his countless other supporters who have always, supported him. JORDAN BLOCK (Featured Dancer) Jordan is grateful for the opportunity as a freshman to be a part of the wonderful and very talented Hairspray cast. Jordan enjoys performing in local musical theater productions over the summer, but is thrilled to be singing and dancing in her first MICDS Troubadours musical. Jordan would like to acknowledge Nance St. James and Krupinski Academy of Dance for their wonderful training, understanding and support. Special thanks to Ms. Hood, Mr. Self and Ms. Beasley for their dedication and love of the arts and to the amazing cast and crew for their hard work. KATHERINE BUSH (Nicest Kid) Katherine has had a great time performing and rehearsing for her fourth MICDS theatre production. She has been in Elephant Man, Urinetown, and The Tempest previously. She also attends a theatre camp, Stagedoor Manor in the summers, and last summer was in Much Ado About Nothing at the St. Louis Shakespeare camp. She would like to thank the whole cast and crew for putting in a lot of effort to make this show happen. NATALIE CALANDRO (Featured Dancer) As a freshman, Natalie is thrilled to have the opportunity to be in Hairspray, and wants to thank the teachers who have dedicated so much time to make this the great production that it is. She has always had a love and passion for musicals, and embraces the hard work that goes into making the shows possible. Natalie has been taking dance classes since she was five, and has studied acting and musical theater for years. LILY CELLA (Nicest Kid) Lily is so excited to be a part of Hairspray! Although this is her first MICDS production, she has been in twelve musicals at The Muny over the course of nine years. This production, however, has been her absolute favorite because of the unique directors and talented cast. She is glad the cast has become so close and is ecstatic to play Lou-Ann as one of the Nicest Kids In Town!!! DEVIN CHABOT (Mr. Pinky) Devin is a sophmore and this is his third show at MICDS. He has enjoyed everything about the show and wants to say thank you to everyone. Thanks to Ms. Hood, Mr. Self, and Ms. Beasley for everything they have done for the show. He wishes to continue persuing his acting in more musicals to come and wishes everyone the best of luck. NORA CHAPIN-EPPERT (Featured Singer) Nora is very pleased to be in her first musical production at MICDS. She has been singing ever since was the age of 5, and has always loved singing and dancing in front of an audience. She would like to thank her parents, family, friends, and teachers for their love and support. She would also like to thank Ms. Hood, Mr. Self, Ms. Beasley, and everyone else involved for this lovely opportunity. She also wishes luck to all of her Hairspray cast members and crew. STEPHANIE CLARK (Nicest Kid) Stephanie is ecstatic to be in the MICDS production of Hairspray and she would like to thank Ms. Hood, Mr. Self, and Ms. Beasley for giving her such a wonderful opportunity. In past years you may have spotted Stephanie in The Laramie Project (2008), Othello (2008), and Medea (2010), or in any of the 2008-2011 Upper School Dance Club productions. She is currently a senior, and hopes to pursue acting and film studies (along with her many other creative interests) in college. Stephanie will attend Trinity University in the fall. COREY COLLINS (Seaweed) Corey is very excited to star as Seaweed in the MICDS production of Hairspray. In his eleventh year as a loyal MICDS Ram, Corey is honored to join his classmates and friends in showing the St. Louis community the kind of talent that abounds throughout this school. Corey would like to wish all MICDS students continued success and sends a special "shout out" to his 2014 classmates and a sincere "thank you" to his family and all of the dedicated teachers and staff who have encouraged the best in him. ELLIE CONDIE (Featured Singer) Ellie is so excited to be a part of this amazing production. She loves watching musicals, and singing and dancing and she is thrilled to finally be in one herself. She is so thankful for all of the faculty, staff, students and volunteers who have helped to make this show possible because she knows that it is going to be a great production. Ellie would like to say thank you to everyone involved for making this such a great experience and Congratulations and good luck to all her fellow cast members!

DARRYL CURRIE, JR. (Record Store Groupie) Darryl is a junior at MICDS. His spare time consists of knitting, biking, hanging out with friends, running, and watching television. His love of music and theatre makes his participation a wonderful experience. His studies in the Humanities Theater class with Ms. Hood prepared him for remembering comedic timing, blocking, and overall remembering to stay in character. He is elated to have the opportunity to be a part of such an assiduous and dedicated cast. Darryl would like to send a special thank you to his mother, Fareda Lytle, for her continued support and dedication to his success. HADLEY EDWARDS (Nicest Kid) Hadley is thrilled to be part of MICDS’s production of Hairspray! This marks her first time performing in an MICDS musical. Previously, she has performed on the Muny stage a number of times and does commercial work around St. Louis. She loves to sing dance and act, and is very grateful for this opportunity.

DEON SUMMERVILLE

Good Luck to you always. We are so PROUD of you. Watching you grow up has been one of my

"Greatest Joys"

Love Mom, Big Brother Terrance AKA "Brisk", all your Aunts, Uncles & Cousins both near and far.............

Josh Taylor You are the motion in the ocean

and the sun up in the sky. We are so proud of you!

Love, Mom, Dad, Aliyah, and Jordan

LUNSFORD SCHOCK

What a SCHOCKing

Flash!!

Go get 'em!

Love, Your Adoring Public

JAZMYN FERGUSON (Record Store Groupie) After several years of competitive dance, Jazmyn decided to make musical theatre a new part of her life last year. Jazmyn is extremely excited to be part of Hairspray, her first MICDS Troubadours production. Starting a new show each year has its pros and cons; one con being working with seniors knowing it’s your last year to work with them. As a freshman, she has become close to many seniors from the show and they have made her experience, as part of the Hairspray cast, thrilling. This year has been an honor to work with Ms. Hood, Mr. Self, Mr. Elliott, and Ms. Beasley; all for the first time. Jazmyn would like to thank her family, friends, and teachers who have supported her in her new love for theatre; which she can never lose. And to the cast and crew of Hairspray 2011; Let our performances be spectacular and remember “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much”!!! OLIVIA GACKA (Featured Singer) Olivia is thrilled to be welcomed into the Theater Department her first year at MICDS. Having grown up around musical theatre in New York, she is amazed at how professional the experience has been. Lots of love and thanks to everyone for the opportunity! She is also very grateful to Ms. Engle and Seldom Scene for all they have taught her since the beginning of the school year, and hopes to continue to work with them in the years to come. ZANDER GALLUPPI (Nicest Kid) After performing his freshman year in Othello and The Miracle Worker, Zander, a junior, has returned to the stage to perform in the first musical of his high school career. Zander has enjoyed immensely every second of the hard work put forth by the entire cast and crew to perform Hairspray, and he would like to especially thank Ms. Hood, Mr. Self, Ms. Beasley, and everyone involved in directing the show for their dedication and for their determination to produce the best show possible. TOMI GILLIAM (Record Store Groupie) Tomi is a senior at MICDS. She is so happy and excited to be a part of her first school production Hairspray! Special thanks to Ms. Hood, Mr. Self, Ms. Beasley, and the rest of the Hairspray cast and crew for the hard work put into the show over past months. LILIA GOLDENBERG (Featured Dancer): Throughout the years, Lilia’s love for theater and performing has intensified. Being a senior, she is both excited and sad that Hairspray will be her final MICDS production. She is grateful for every person that has brought creativity, vigor, and passion into making this wonderful production possible. She would like to give a special thanks to Ms. Hood for not only being a remarkable director, but also an inspiring person that has helped her to grow as both an actress and a person. Her memories with the theater department will last a lifetime.

CHLOE HALES (Production Manager) Chloe is so excited to be a part of Hairspray! She loves working behind the scenes and heading up the backstage aspects of the production. She wants to give a HUGE thanks Ms. Hood and Mr. Self for the amazing amount of work they have put into the show, and wants to wish EVERYONE in the cast and crew good luck and congratulations!!! MAREN HELLER (Brenda) Maren is very excited to be appearing in her fourth Troubadours production. She loves performing and as a senior, Hairspray will be her final show. She feels incredi-bly thankful to have had so many amazing, memorable experiences with the MICDS theatre department. Thanks to the entire cast and everyone else involved behind the scenes for all of their hard work, creativity, and unending dedication. Enjoy the show! ERIN HOLIDAY (Nicest Kid)- Erin, a junior, is excited to be in Hairspray. She has been in Miracle Worker (Annie Sullivan), You Can't Take it With You (Penny Sycamore), and Medea (Nurse). She is so happy to have the opportunity to work with such hard working, animated and interesting people. Erin would like to thank her energetic sister, Ede, for being a rock star and for keeping her going. Erin would also like to thank Ms. Hood, Ms. Beasely and Mr. Self for making this experience possible! ANDREW HUBER (Edna) Andrew is excited yet saddened to appear in his final production at MICDS. He has appeared in seven shows at MICDS, including Othello, The Miracle Worker, Nickel and Dimed, Urinetown, the One-Act Pillowtalk, and Medea. He currently is anxiously awaiting his auditions for college as he intends to major in theatre in college. He would like to thank Ms. Hood for all the spectacular training he has received over the past two years, specifically the ability to take risks. He would like to thank the cast of this production for a great time. Also one last thing: Blair, I should have been Tracy. COURTNEY ITTNER (Baltimorean) Courtney, a sophomore, is excited to be a part of the musical production Hairspray. While taking outside acting classes, she has been featured in several productions such as You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown and a lead role in You Can’t Take it With You. Even as a child, Courtney has always enjoyed acting and wishes to continue with this aspira-tion well into the future. She is grateful for all of the new people she has meet, friendships she has formed, and wishes the current seniors the best. CHELSEA KIM (Nicest Kid) – Chelsea, a senior, is excited to be a part of the Hairspray cast. Previously she has performed in The Music Man and Cabaret at MICDS. Chelsea has also done shows outside of school at The Muny and with Shooting Star Productions. Chelsea has been dancing for almost fourteen years at St. Louis Academy of Dance and has been a part of the in-studio com-pany, the Pazazz Performers, for nine years. Chelsea would like to thank everyone in the production for letting her end her high school career with a family like Troubadours. SARAH LEANDER (Assistant Choreographer) Sarah, a senior, is very honored to be the assistant choreographer for Hairspray. Beginning at age 3, Sarah has always been dancing ranging from ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, and hip hop. As a musician, Sarah also plays the flute, saxaphone, piano, and sings. She has also has had the privelege to participate at the The Muny. She would like to thank Ms. Hood and Ms. Beasley for giving her this wonderful opportunity, the cast, and her dance teachers (former - Mark Krupinski , and present - Kacy Voskuil) ABBY LOWE (Stage Manager) This is Abby’s fourth, and sadly final, year working on the tech crew for Troubadours. She has been a spotlight operator three times and recently stage managed the 11th and 12th grade production of Medea. She is thrilled and slightly terrified to be taking on Hairspray—a show she has immensely enjoyed watching come together. As always, she is astounded by the talent of her classmates and the devotion of the teachers involved with the production. She would like to thank her sister Carly for giving her the courage to take this job. LUCY LLOYD (Baltimoron) Lucy is so excited to be part of the chorus (Baltimoron) in her first Troubadours production at MICDS! This is Lucy’s second MICDS production, playing Mrs. Kirby in You Can’t Take it With You during her sophomore year. Lucy is a junior and can’t wait to see how the show plays out! She wants to wish everyone in the cast/crew good luck and a thank you to everyone involved! KELSEY MAJOR (Dynamite) As a senior, this is Kelsey’s first high school theatrical performance. She is so thrilled to have been selected to be a Dynamite in Hairspray. She’s especially excited to have been given the opportunity to sing on the big stage for this first time in the school’s biggest musical. She’d like to thank her teacher Mr. Self and director Ms. Hood for a great signature experience for her senior year. JOHN MOORE (Harriam F. Spritzer) John, a sophomore, is delighted to be a part of his first Troubadours production. Ever since arriving at MICDS in the 5th grade he has had a passion for acting. His past roles include Lord John in the Elephant Man and Dr. Korscak in Korscak's Children. He most recently played the role of Grandpa Martin Vanderhoff in You Can't Take it With You. When he is not acting, he enjoys playing football in the fall and baseball in the spring.

Jordan, We are so proud of you and the positive energy you put

into everything you do. Know that we will always be there to encourage and support your efforts ...

so reach for the STARS! Love Always,

MICDS 2011 Mom and Dad

Love, Debbie

Love, Mark

Love, Diane

Hadley Edwards

"'Break a leg, Hadley!!!!" All our love to one of the "Nicest Kids in Town!!!"

Mama, Daddy and Benjamin

THEATRE PATRONS Anonymous

Tim and Nita Beecher Mr. and Mrs. James Block

The Bush Family Rochelle and Louis Cella

Kevin and Theresa Chapin-Eppert The Andrew Condie Family Anne and Chris Davidson

Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Edwards, IV The Gacka Family

Dr. and Mrs. R. Dwayne Goley Hope Heller Ede Holiday

H. Curtis Ittner Susan Shepard Ittner

Maria and Andrew Kim The Lloyd Family

Fareda J. Lytle Eleanor Moore

The Narra Family Maureen Olivastro

Carla and Nelson Reed Dr. Andrew Rouse

Bevis and Patience Schock The Streett Family

Todd and Judy Taylor The Trulaske Family

Melody Walker Brent and Vicky Wroten

Bob and Caroline Zarinelli

SPECIAL THANKS

MICDS Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Public Safety Departments MICDS Administration, Faculty and Staff

The Troubadours Parents—coordinated by Vicky Wroten & Karen Kalinowski

PERFORMER BIOGRAPHIES CONTINUED TROYAIRE MOORE (Record Store Groupie) Troyaire is so excited to be in Hairspray. She has loved working with Ms. Hood, Mr. Self, and Ms. Beasley, and Mr. Elliott. The cast is amazing. It feels like one big family. She’s always wanted to have a role in Hairspray and is grateful for the opportunity. Troyaire is looking forward to many more shows to come. Shewould like to thank her family, friends, and teachers, who have supported me in all of my work with the show. Break a leg! YASMIN MUSADDIQ (Record Store Groupie) Yasmin is a senior at MICDS. Hairspray is her first theatreical experience and she is thrilled to be a part of such a powerful musical! AKSHARA NARRA (Featured Singer) Akshara, a sophomore, is excited to be in her first musical production at MICDS. She would like to thank Ms. Hood, Ms. Beasley, and Mr. Self for their hard work during this great experience. She would also like to thank her parents and friends for their support throughout the preparation of the musical. Akshara is glad to be in the production of Hairspray and looks forward to future productions. BLAIR O’BRIEN (Tracy) Blair, a senior, is happy to be part of Troubadours for the fifth year in a row. She has been in two shows with Stages St. Louis Academy; Grease (Jan), and High School Musical (Gabriella),She has been in the Troubadours productions of Music Man, Cabaret, How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying and Urinetown. Blair would like to thank her friends, her brother, her dad, her mom and everyone who has supported her. Also a special thanks to Ms. Hood for directing, Mr. Self for musical directing and conducting and Ms. Beasley for choreographing the show. To the cast – thanks so much, this has been an amazing experience and it was so much fun! AMANDA OLIVASTRO (Dynamite) Amanda Olivastro has enjoyed singing since a very young age. She is delighted to participate in her first MICDS theater production as a sophomore. Amanda has truly enjoyed the hard work and preparation put into the show. She is walking away with both amazing friendships and a new found appreciation for performing. Special thanks to her past and present vocal coaches and family and friends in their support that made this possible. TAYLOR OSUJI (Record Store Groupie) Taylor, a senior, is exuberant to have had the opportunity to be in this show. She has always loved to sing and dreamed about being an actress since she was six years old. Unfortunately, the acting part never really happened for her. However, over the years she has grown as a musician, and she hopes to do more musicals in the near future. She would like to thank all of her supporters. VICTORIA PEACOCK (Dynamite) Victoria is so excited that she was given the opportunity to be in Hairspray. She has always loved acting or performing onstage, but has never been in a musical, let alone a show this big. The cast has made it such a fabulous first experience, and she has really enjoyed learning from and making friends with all the talented people involved. Thank you to everyone who brought this show together, she has been inspired to try out for future shows in her next two years of high school! LUCY ROSS (Prudy Pingleton) Lucy is head-over-heels in love with Hairspray and cannot believe she has the opportunity to be part of this amazing cast of characters. As an eighth-grader Lucy sang in the chorus of The Music Man and is thrilled to have a final Troubadours experience as a senior. It has been challenging to become the psychotic, racist Prudy Pingleton, but she has powered through it with the love and support of friends and family. The energy that surrounds this production is contagious and proves that "you can't stop the beat!" CAROLINE ROUSE (Velma) Caroline, a senior, is happy to return to the stage, having appeared as Hope Cladwell in Urinetown last year. Caroline has performed in ten shows at the Muny, including Les Misérables and 42nd Street, and has appeared in Annie Get Your Gun at STAGES St. Louis and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The Fabulous Fox Theater. Thanks to the cast, crew, and Ms. Hood, D. Self, and Ms. Beasley for making this production a blast! NATALIE SANNES (Penny Pingleton) Natalie, a senior, is elated to be concluding her Troubadours career with such a fun role in such a great show. In previous Troubadours productions, she was seen as Rosemary Pilkington in How to Succeed in Business… and Little Becky Two-Shoes in Urinetown. She has always had a passion for theater, and some of her favorite roles include: Helen Keller (The Miracle Worker), Dinah Lord (The Philadelphia Story), Agnes Smith (Meet Me in St. Louis), Amaryllis (The Music Man), and Little Eponine (Les Miserables). Her most recent singing endeavor was her appearance in the 2011 Missouri All-State Choir. She would like to thank Ms. Hood, Mr. Self, Ms. Beasley, and Catherine Edwards Kopff for all the years of patience, dedication, and compassion that were put forth to make these shows possible. LUNSFORD SCHOCK (Baltimoron) Hairspray is Lunsford Schock's third production at MICDS. He enjoys singing, dancing, long walks on the beach, a hot cup of tea, water aerobics, listening to music, paying for meals in change, and jazz squares. His personality is vibrant and there is never a dull moment around him. He was also featured on the cover of the 2010-2011 MICDS BuzzBook should his face look familiar. Lunsford wishes to thank Ms. Hood and Mr. Self for this incredible opportunity to participate in another musical and extends his best wishes to the entire cast and crew of the show. HATTIE SMITH (Nicest Kid) Hattie, a senior, has spent her entire high school career immersed in the MICDS theater program. Although all of her roles so far have been in theatrical productions outside of musical theater her latent passion for singing and dancing has begun to show through her senior year. She is both surprised and honored to have been cast as a Nicest Kid in Hairspray. She looks forward to challenges and pushes herself in every role and looks forward to pursuing theater in college. JOSALLYN SMITH (Assistant Director) As a junior, this is Josalynn’s assistant directorial debut in the theatre. Josalynn has experience in film and editing and is currently working on a documentary with a professor at Washington University; she foresees film and dramatic production in her future. She would like to thank all that were involved, especially Chloe Hales and Ms. Hood for showing her the ropes. It’s been a joy! SAM STREETT (Nicest Kid): Sam is very excited to play Fender (a Nicest Kid) in his first Troubadours production at MICDS. Sam is a junior and this is his second theater production so far in upper school, playing Tony Kirby in You Can’t Take It With You in his sophomore year. Sam would like to think Ms. Hood, Mr. Self, Ms. Beasley, and Mr. Elliott for allowing us to put on Hairspray, and for making everything happen. DEON SUMMERVILLE (Record Store Groupie) Deon is so honored to be in such a grand and upbeat musical and is thrilled to work with Ms. Hood, Mr. Self and Ms. Beasely again. Hairspray is the musical that introduced Deon to musical theatre, and it has always been his dream to be a part of it. Deon would like to say thank you to everyone who has supported him, including his family, friends and teachers. And to the cast, BREAK A LEG!

JOSH TAYLOR (Link Larkin) Josh, a senior, has never before performed in a play or musical but with the support from Troubadours, feels welcomed and excited to be in this new role. He is honored to be part of such a talented and devoted group and is humbled to bea ble to portray such a heartthrob as Link. Josh would like to thank his instructors and cast for their effort and determination in preparing him for this new challenge.

Congratulations

Lily!

Thanks for our daily laughs…

You are a RIOT!

We love you, Mom, Dad & Carly

Enormous thanks             Ms. Hood, Mr. Self,  

Mr. Elliott and Ms. Beasley for your time, patience, guidance and care. 

 

We see you, we appreciate you and we are so glad you 

are here!!  

Anonymous (parents) 

Michael Davidson

You really are one of the nicest kids

in town.

We are so proud of you!

Love, Mom, Dad & Elizabeth

Kelsey-

My "grandbaby" is all grown up. You are a STAR in

everything you do! Singing, dancing, playing the piano,

blowing the flute, song writing...and now acting!!!

You are talented and beautiful.

I love you girl- Granny

PERFORMER BIOGRAPHIES CONTINUED CAMI THOMAS (Record Store Groupie) Cami , a senior, has been in theatical performances in the MICDS Upper School including The Curious Savage, The Elephant Man, and The Tempest. Her junior year, she won the award of Best Actress for the Fall perfomance, The Elephant Man. Hairspay is Cami's first musical and she's extremely exciting to partake in MICDS' biggest musical in years. LEAH THOMAS (Record Store Groupie) Leah, a sophomore, has been involved in drama for years. She is incredibly enthusiastic and driven about all the shows she performs in. Hairspray is her first musical and production at MICDS. She enjoys singing, dancing, and acting and has taken a new interest in musical theater. ANNIE TRULASKE (Amber) Annie is currently a senior and is very happy to be a part of Troubadors for her first time. She sings in the Upper School Chamber Choir, however, this is her first time acting on stage since her role as Calamity Jane in the fourth grade production. Annie is so excited to try out musical theater and start her acting career as Amber in Hairspray. She would like to thank all of her friends, her brother, her mom and dad, and everyone who encouraged her to audition and who have supported her so much throughout this process. Also, a special thanks to Ms. Hood for being such an inspiring director, Mr. Self for his outstanding musical directing, and Ms. Beasley for her choreography. To the cast- thank you so much, this has been such an amaz-ing experience! Love you all! Beautiful moments!

PIT ORCHESTRA

Conductor/Keyboard—Dana Self* Keyboard—Catherine Edwards Kopff

Winds—Scott Herrmann-Keeling* Trumpet—Charlie Rose* Trombone—Paul Reinke*

Bass—Bob Lowe Drums—Adam Kopff

* MICDS Faculty

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Technical Director—Margaret Engel Assistant Technical Director—Leland Orvis

Building/Paint Crew Lighting Technician Lara Fox Jordan Shivers Olivia Gacka Andy Klingler Jim Llufrio Sound Technician Tally Portnoi Stephen Seyer Harry Seo Priya Srivastava Follow Spot Operators Matt Tao Donald Broughton Brian Thompson Clayton Gwinnup Preethi Umashankar Kevin Werner Backstage Crew Projections Billy Barnes Emily Ruskey Mason Burr

JOSALYNN SMITH

Congratulations Josalynn on your assistant directoral

debut! I'm so proud of you. Love, Mom

Congratulations from

Robinson Smith family and Elaine Bolden.

Sam,

Enjoy the shows!

Keep up the great work and please don’t break a leg.

Much Love, Mom & Dad

Best wishes to the entire cast

and crew of Hairspray.

Congratulations Devin!

The Chabot Family

Good Luck Amanda!

You are

Love, Daddy, Kathleen, Gabrielle & Chelsea

Congratulations and Best Wishes Taylor!

We are very proud of you on your MICDS acting debut.

Believe in yourself You are your greatest asset

There is nothing you cannot do. No one can keep you from dreaming

only you can stop them from coming true. Your achievements are determined

by the desire that you possess. Believe in who you are. Believe in what you do. It’s not a quirk of fate It’s strictly up to you.

-Author Unknown

Love You Always, Mom & Grandma

Jordan we are so proud of you!

You are such an amazing person.

You have the wonderful characteristics of being hilarious, smart, nice,

and generous.

We love you so much! Break a leg!

Danielle and Dominique

Chloe, Nice Roses! Love, Mom, Dad, Lexi