The Fine & Performing Arts Department DePaul Catholic High School

Wayne, NJ

The Fine & Performing Arts Department DePaul Catholic High School

PRESENTS

Music by

Alan Menken

Lyrics by

Howard Ashman, Tim Rice and Chad Beguelin

Book by

Chad Beguelin

Based on the Disney film written by Ron Clements, John Musker, Ted Elliot & Terry Rossio and directed & produced by Ron Clements & John Musker

Aladdin is based on the 2014 Broadway production of Aladdin, produced

by Disney Theatrical Productions and directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw.

Original Broadway Orchestrations by Danny Troob

Original Broadway Incidental Music & Vocal Arrangements by Michael Kosarin

Original Broadway Dance Arrangements by Glen Kelly Aladdin Music Adapted and Arranged by Aron Accurso

Aladdin Script Adapted by Ken Cerniglia

SONGS

Act

One Jump Ahead ………………………..…………..…..…………. Aladdin, Chorus

One Jump Ahead (Reprise) / Proud of your Boy …………………… Aladdin

These Palace Walls ………….……… Jasmine, Isir, Manal, Rajah, Agrabahn

Friend Like Me …………………………………………………………… Genie, Chorus

Prince Ali ………………………………………..……………. Aladdin, Genie, Chorus

A Whole New World ………….…………… Aladdin, Jasmine, Genie, Chorus

CAST

Cast Members

Aladdin …………………………….……..…………..…...…………. Zachary Ruighaver

Genie ……………………………………………….………..…………… Tyler Olechowski

Jasmine ………….………………………………….…………………………… Lauren Sahu

Isir …………………………………………………………………..……….… Skyler Weaver

Manal ……………………………………….…………………………… Kasey Olechowski

Rajah …………………………………………………….………..……………. Deana Tejada

Agrabahn ………….…………………………………………………… Jacqueline Mattar

Narrator ………………………………………..………………..…………… Jillian Sullivan

CREW

Crew Members

Virtual Set Designer …………….……..………..…………..…………. Emily Morillo

Virtual Set Designer …………….……..………..……………………………. Sofia Tea

Videographer ………….……………………………………..…………… Matteo Greco

Video Editor ………….…………………………………..…..…………… Matteo Greco

Costume Design …………….…………………..……………..………… Emily Morillo

Construction …………..…… Sophia Chinchilla, Eliana Castillo, Maria Rizio

Zack is happy that he had an opportunity perform at DePaul as Aladdin in this year's recorded musical. He is an active participant in DP Voices as well as Music Ministry. He has been playing classical and new age piano for over 7 years and is very passionate about music and sports. For the past few years, he and his family have been traveling around the country visiting different MLB ballparks. Zack thanks his mom, dad, and grandparents for their unwavering support in everything he does.

In middle school, Tyler always participated in the school plays, and enjoyed it very much. Last year was the first time he tried singing, and joined DP Voices and the school musical. The best part about the school performances is getting to have fun with his friends and making memories. He wants to thank his family and friends for their support in encouraging him to always strive to be the best version of himself. He looks forward to his Senior year and the opportunity to participate in next year’s production.

This is Lauren's second musical production at DePaul, having played Little Red Riding Hood in “Into the Woods” (2019). She is a member of the National Honor Society, Music Ministry, and is a Student Ambassador. Outside of school she is involved in her church's High School Ministry and enjoys listening to music, watching movies and spending time with family and friends. Lauren has been involved in competition dance for over ten years and has done print modeling and acting in a variety of commercials, shows and movies since the age of five. Fun fact, she even appeared on an episode of Sesame Street! She is honored to play the role of Jasmine; a dreamer who is strong, confident and kind.

Jillian Sullivan is a Freshman, here at DePaul. She didn’t think that

she would be in a musical this year because of Covid, but she is so

happy that was not the case! Acting is something that Jillian has

loved for a long time, so being able to be the Narrator in her first

high school musical is amazing! Something else about her is that

she loves to play softball. Jillian has been playing for about 8 years

now as a pitcher and a first baseman. Both of these things bring

her so much joy and she is super glad that she is able to do them

both at DePaul!

WHO’S WHO

Zachary Ruighaver as Aladdin

Tyler Olechowski as Genie

Lauren Sahu as Jasmine

Jillian Sullivan Narrator

Skyler Weaver transferred to DePaul this year as a sophomore. She is an active member of DePaul voices and loves to sing. She also enjoys writing poetry and volunteering at her local youth ministry. Music has always inspired her and opened her eyes to the beauty of the world. More recently, with the help of her loving and supportive family, she has left her comfort zone and joined her first production. Skyler is grateful for this experience and someday she hopes to perform her own music.

Kasey is a Senior at DePaul this will be her third year participating in the school's musical performance. She has been actively participating in DePaul Voices and Music Ministry since her Sophomore year. Kasey has been in; into the woods and Mamma Mia and excited to be in Aladdin as Manal and a part of the Ensemble. Kasey will be attending Fairleigh Dickenson University next year and will be majoring in Health Studies and she is looking to pursue a career in the medical field.

This is Deana’s second production here at DePaul Catholic, having played Rosie in “Mamma Mia!” (2020). She is enrolled in DP Voices and actively participates in Music Ministry both this year and last. She is happy to be involved in Aladdin this year and be a part of the great experience this was. She thanks her mom and the rest of her family for always encouraging her to do her best.

This is Jacqueline’s first year as a sophomore at DePaul Catholic. She is so happy to have been part of the play. She has been acting since the age of 3 and has taken part in 10 musicals. She played the role of Ms. Darbus in High School Musical Jr. and even performed on an off Broadway stage at the age of 5. This year she is part of the Aladdin ensemble and is thankful to her family for their unending support.

WHO’S WHO

Skyler Weaver as Isir

Kasey Olechowski as Manal

Deana Tejada as Rajah

Jacqueline Mattar as Agrabahn

ADS

Kasey Olechowski Congratulations on your Senior Year at DePaul Catholic! Keep reaching for your Dreams. Keep following your Heart. We could not be more proud of you and everything you do. You’re a shining star! Love Mom & Dad

Tyler Olechowski

Congratulations!! We are so proud of you and all your hard work.

May the road always rise to meet you.

Keep up the good work and keep reaching for the stars.

You make a difference.

Love Mom & Dad

ADS

Congratulations Sky!!!

It has been an absolute joy

watching you embrace your

love of music!

God has blessed you with a

beautiful voice and we are

so happy that you are using the

gifts he gave you.

We are so proud of you!

Shine on!

Love,

Mom & Dad

Lauren, Wishing you all the best. You’re like a shooting star you’ve come so far! We will forever love watching you perform! Love, Mom, Dad and the Fam

ADS

ADS

ADS

Our Dear Deana,

As Maya Angelou

once said,

"A bird doesn't sing

because it has

an answer,

it sings because

it has a song.”

Thank you for your songs.

Love always,

Your entire Family!

Jacqueline, While you joined the show only a few weeks ago, it’s been a brief but great run! You learned all your music in such a short time and held your own! Here’s to next year’s production! All the best, Mr. Monticello & Mr. Aquilino

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This year’s production combined the unique and varied talents of students, staff and community members alike. The ensemble would like to say a very

special thank you to the following:

Dr. Robert Stickles, Mr. Russell Petrocelli, Mr. John Merritt

& Sr. Jeanne Agans for being a supportive administration

throughout the entire production.

Mr. Nicholas J. Lombardi for his help in planning and

organizing our event.

Mr. Anton Ruighaver for lending his expertise in graphic

design and photography.

Mrs. Janet Baldo for being the “Queen” of costuming and

assisting in ironing.

Mr. Chris Iannarone and the custodial staff for assisting with

our virtual set.