Friends of West High Drama
“Ensuring That West High Drama Continues To Thrive”
COMING UP… SAVE THE DATES!
Broadway West! • February 4, 2012, 7 - 10pm.
An exciting social evening with supporters of West High Drama. FWHD’s largest annual fundraiser.
New location: SUNDANCE CINEMAS MADISON (in the second floor Bistro). See enclosed invitation.
Team trivia returning by popular demand. Hosted again by Patrick Fernan, the always entertaining winner of
Jeopardy! Start putting together your trivia team or form a team when you arrive.
Delicious light hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and cash bar (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options)
Brief-but-lively auction—we welcome your donation of interesting auction items!
Contact friendsofwestdrama@yahoo.com.
Please come and support West Drama!!
Send in your registration or tickets available at the door.
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Spring Regent Drama Club Musical: Urinetown: The Musical
Performance dates: March 2, 3, 9 and 10.
Holly Walker (Director), Kelle Adams (Choreographer) and Anthony Cao (Music Director).
Cast: Anthony Anderson, Icelle Anderson, Jeremy Berson, Charlie Boardman, Sarah Branch, Riley Budke, Meghan Butler, Elijah Carrel, Caitlyn Daniels, Andrea DeVriendt, Ryan Eykholt, Sophie Foldvari, Maddie Frankey, Henry Fugitt, Sam Gee, Emma Geer, Maddie Gibson, Nadia Grundgeiger, Paige Harari, Thomas Heiner, Katrina Hetico, Kate Hyman, Miesha Ihm, Kenny Ingram, Jacob Jones, Kira Dohrn Jones, Maya Kasper, Anh Le, Elena Livorni, Kenny Lyons, Moira Mackesey-Green, Lilly McNicholas, Sam Martin, Alyssa Marckesano, Will Martinelli, Eleanor Mayerfeld, Sarah Mondeschein, Jack Morrison, Oona-Ife Olaiya, Ray Perez, Ari Pollack, Mitchell Radspinner, Darby Roach, Anthony Schleicher, Joe Shaffer, Karsten Sladky, Maddie Turnquist, Sydney Tardrew, Brad Varian, Katherine Wade, Maya Webne-Behrman, Karen Wilson, Sophie Wolbert, Elena Zerger
Synopsis: In an attempt to regulate water consumption, Urinetown has outlawed the use of private toilets. The citizenry must use public, pay-per-use amenities owned and operated by Urine Good Company, a malevolent corporation run by the corrupt Caldwell B. Cladwell. Source: www.broadwaymusicalhome.com/shows/urinetown.htm
Plan now to attend the always amazing West High Musicals! Invite your friends, neighbors and family!
JOIN OTHER INTERESTED PARENTS FOR AN OPEN MEETING OF FWHD BOARD
March 13, 2012, 6:30pm at Sundance Cinema Madison (in the first floor lobby).
Want to help sustain the great success of West Drama? Curious about the Friends of West High Drama? Please join our open meeting for future board members. Special invitation to parents of current freshman and sophomores: We NEED YOU!! If your freshman/sophomore son or daughter is interested in theater and plans to participate at West, please consider joining the board. We need you to help sustain the high quality of our theater program at West! We meet monthly for a few hrs to plan, organize and implement fund raising and other events through out the year. It’s fun! It’s helpful! Come check it out….
Weekly Improv Classes
Improv classes, taught by Neil Pohl of Atlas Improv, will meet each Thursday from 4:30 to 6pm. For details, check the drama board.
HOW CAN STUDENTS GET INVOLVED IN THEATER AT WEST?
• Audition for a production! Auditioning is an excellent learning experience for everyone, and it helps the drama staff to get to know students better.
• Join a crew. Everyone is welcome to join the sound, light, stage, costumes, props, makeup/hair, or administrative crews. The aud crew provides stage, sound, and light services for the many theatrical and musical (choir, orchestra, and band) performances all year long, during the school day and at night. Crew participation allows freshmen to get involved in and learn about theater early in their high school careers and is a great way to draw the attention of the drama faculty and design staff.
Check the drama board, listen to the daily announcements, and visit the websites above for up-to-the-minute details on all things theatrical. Pay attention – the information can come, go, and change quickly!
• Stay involved with the Regent Drama Club. Even though it doesn’t meet weekly or monthly like some other groups, if you show up to work on a crew, you’re in it!
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ABOUT US
Now eight years old, FWHD performs three important roles:
we raise funds to help maintain the quality of West High School’s fine theater program;
we support theatrical opportunities in many ways through our time and our talents; and
we encourage friendships and connections among parents, students, extended families, and all others interested in a strong and involved theater community.
We hope you’ll join us to make this year memorable! Your funds, talents, and time truly make a difference. FWHD has traditionally donated $10,000 each year to the program.
Ways you can help:
1) Be a parent Volunteer on our larger projects, typically connected to each play
2) Join the Board…we need freshman/sophomore parents!
3) Donate financially. Send in your donation anytime
4) Donate an auction item for Broadway West
Please consider stepping forward to join us. We call upon parent volunteers to help us with our larger projects during “play seasons.” Contact us at: friendsofwestdrama@yahoo.com or talk to one of the 2011–12 board members: Monica Lyons, Jamie Murray-Branch, Mary Welch-DeVriendt, Bennett Berson, and Jeanne Hrovat.
Parents of freshman and sophomore students are encouraged to join the board. Your involvement is critical to the ongoing efforts of FWHD. We look forward to welcoming you to our merry band! Open Meeting: March 13, 6:30
STAY CONNECTED… read FWHD’s monthly Regent Reporter pages and sign up for occasional e-mails atfriendsofwestdrama@yahoo.com. We do not share our e-mail list with anyone.
…AND PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION to FWHD in any amount. You can donate online or:
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Mail your contribution, payable to FMPS–Friends of West High Drama, to Foundation for Madison’s Public Schools, 455 Science Drive, Madison, WI 53711.
_____ $5–$49 Cast/Crew
_____ $50–$99 Stage Manager
_____ $100–$199 Director
_____ $200+ Producer
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We THANK YOU so much for your support of West High School theater!
Urinetown Cast List
Boys:
Officer Lockstock: Ryan Eykholt
Caldwell T. Cladwell: Henry Fugitt
Bobby Strong: Kenny Lyons
Senator Fipp: Anthony Schleicher
Mr. McQueen: Sam Martin
Hot Blades Harry: Anthony Anderson
Tiny Tom: Jack Morrison
Robby Stockfish: Karsten Sladky
Billy Boy Bill: Jeremy Berson
Old Man Strong: Brad Varian
Officer Barrel: Charlie Boardman
Dr. Billeaux (Scientist): Ari Pollack
Two Businessmen: Thomas Heiner & Will Martinelli
Girls:
Penelope Pennywise: Sophie Foldvari
Hope Cladwell: Maya Webne-Behrman
Little Sally: Emma Geer
Little Becky Two-Shoes: Katherine Wade
Soupy Sue: Andrea DeVriendt
Josephine Strong: Caitlyn Daniels
Mrs. Mellenium:
Cladwell’s Secretary: Elena Zerger
Old Lady: Lilly McNicholas
Cop Chorus, Rebel Chorus, & UGC Chorus:
To be determined at rehearsal
Boys:
Riley Budke
Elijah Carrel
Kenny Ingram
Jacob Jones
Ray Perez
Mitchell Radspinner
Joe Shaffer
Sam Gee
Girls:
Icelle Anderson
Meghan Butler
Kira Dohrn Jones
Maddie Gibson
Paige Harari
Alyssa Marckesano
Oona-Ife Olaiya
Karen Wilson
Sarah Branch
Maddie Frankey
Nadia Grundgeiger
Katrina Hetico
Kate Hyman
Miesha Ihm
Maya Kasper
Anh Le
Elena Livorni
Moira Mackesey-Green
Eleanor Mayerfeld
Darby Roach
Sydney Tardrew
Maddie Turnquist
Sophie Wolber
Sarah Mondeschien
Contact friendsofwestdrama@yahoo.com.
The Multico documentary
is available for purchase!
Just go to:
https://www.createspace.com/270847
And we are even on IMDB!
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1518220/