WINTER BREAK

BY JOE CALARCO

WINTER BREAK was developed at the Educational Theatre Association’s 2020 International Thespian Festival

WINTER BREAK is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York

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Winter Break can be different from everyone. Filmed online over Salisbury's winter hiatus, the play features various vignettes of students exploring different parts of humanity during their break from school.

CAST AND CREW

BRETT.................................................................................................................................. ETHAN CUDD

CHARLIE................................................................................................................... LAURA WALTHIER

PI..................................................................................................................................... MICHAEL JUDGE

KRYS................................................................................................................................. HECTOR GUILBE

KAI.................................................................................................................................... TRENT RENELLI

CAM.................................................................................................................................... MIA BERNARD

RICKY..................................................................................................................... CARLEE ZIEGENFUS

AJ............................................................................................................................. GABRIELLA LOZADA

JULES................................................................................................................................. ELIZA WIENER

TY....................................................................................................................................... TRENT RENELLI

QUINN................................................................................................................................ ETHAN CUDD

CODY...................................................................................................................... MIKAYLA LIGHTING

SAM.............................................................................................................................. GRACE SPELLACY

DYLAN............................................................................................................................. KAITLYN ZONG

FINN.................................................................................................................................. BROGAN SHAY

ANDY........................................................................................................................... MARGARET CARL

COREY............................................................................................................................... ELIZA WIENER

FRANKIE......................................................................................................................... MAISIE OLIVER

JESSE................................................................................................................................ KAITLYN ZONG

DIRECTOR: WILL WINDSOR ERWIN

STAGE MANAGER: LOGAN WOODS

POSTER ART: MARGARET CARL

SETTING AND SCENE LIST

TIME: DECEMBER 2019.

PLACE: A TOWN IN THE UNITED STATES WHERE WINTERS ARE COLD.

PROLOGUE: A HIGH SCHOOL: FINAL DAY OF CLASSES BEFORE WINTER BREAK

SCENE 1: A SIDEWALK

SCENE 2: A DINER

SCENE 3: A MOVIE THEATER

SCENE 4: A BACK YARD

SCENE 5: A KITCHEN

SCENE 6: A BASEMENT

SCENE 7: A FRONT PORCH

SCENE 8: BLEACHERS

EPILOGUE: A SIDEWALK

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Administration

Superintendent…………………………………….………………...…….Lynn Fuini-Hetten

Principal……………………………………………….……………….....Heather Morningstar

Assistant Principal…….....…………………………..…………….…………Brian Muschlitz

Director of Student Activities…………...………..…………………………Monica Deeb

Office Staff

Administrative Assistant Salisbury High School……………………..........Kim Pavkovic

Office Administrative Assistant…………………...............…….……………..…….Susan Mixa

Administrative Assistant Athletics & Student Activities…..............Cherie Pennella

Administrative Assistant Counseling Office…………...…………..............Sally Martinez

Custodians

Wayne Kucsan, Darien Conrad, Mike Del Priore, Betty Engle, Scott Marshall, Mike Gollie, and Steve Huegel

School Board

George J. Gatanis, Samuel P. DeFrank, Audrey H. Frick, Rebecca A. Glenister,

Joseph D. Gnall, David D. Hadinger, Carol A. Klinger, Sarah A. Nemitz,

and Mary L. Ziegler

MEET THE CAST!

Ethan Cudd (Brett/Quinn) is a Junior at Salisbury High School. He doesn't have many hobbies, but works with his dad for his media company developing websites for products. This is his third year doing theatre.Ethan hopes you enjoy this unique play.

Michael Judge (Pi) is a Senior at Salisbury High School. Winter Break is his fourth production with the Salisbury Theatre Department. Michael has participated in Salisbury’s 2020 production of Intro the Woods (Cinderella’s Prince), the 2019 production of Peter and the Starcatcher (Mrs. Bumbrake), the 2019 production of HONK! (Drake), as well as the 2018 One-Act Festival. Outside of theatre, he is involved with Aevidum, Boy Scouts, Debate, Get Involved & Value Everyone (G.I.V.E.), the SHS Golf team, Key Club, Model UN, National Honors Society, the Salisbury Social Media Advisory, Students Taking Active Roles (STARs), the SHS Track and Field team, amongst other various activities.

Mikayla (Cody) is a sophomore at Salisbury High School. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading, and singing. She loves anything science, and hopes to pursue a career in the field of science. She attended Arts Academy Charter Middle School in sixth grade, where her love for singing flourished. She first got into theater when she auditioned for a school musical.

Maisie Oliver (Frankie) is a junior at Salisbury High School. This is her first play with Salisbury. In her free time she enjoys playing instruments and reading. She hopes to expand her learning into the psych and law fields.

Grace Spellacy (Sam) is a sophomore at Salisbury High School. “Winter Break” is her second production she has worked on at the high school. She has been acting since 6th grade and has done several performances throughout middle school. She is looking forward to performing even more shows in real life once the coronavirus has passed.

Trent Renelli (Ty/Kai) is a junior at Salisbury High School. He has appeared in two musicals and two plays. He would like to thank Will and Logan for being so patient with the pandemic going around.

Eliza Wiener (Jules, Corey) is a senior at Salisbury High School. This is her fifth production with Salisbury theater. Outside of theater, Eliza runs, swims, dances, and participates in Salisbury debate, model UN, and scholastic scrimmage. She would like to thank her insanely supportive family and friends who encourage her to pursue all of her interests. Eliza would also like to express so much gratitude for Will and everyone in the case for making this show possible during such a crazy time.

Carlee Ziegenfus (Ricky) is in 10th grade at Salisbury. She has been in 3 production with Salisbury, and many other local productions. Outside of theater she enjoys singing, playing basketball, and hanging out with friends.