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Director: Rachel Hutzenbiler

Director's Note:
What happens when videostreaming good guys, Russian bad guys, witches and wizards from the 1690's, and aliens with wings (who are DEFINITELY not faeries) all try to gain the same ingrediant for their own purposes?  In this epic adventure, who will get that crystal?  Over the course of this semester students collaborated on the development and editing of the script, explored their story through the use of tableau and three lined scenes, and honed their acting toolbox skills.  I am so proud of each and every one of you!  Take that stage and go get that crystal.  Y'all are rockstars!

Cast:

Aliens with Wings

Evalina Baronas: Sparkle

Jin Or: Faerie

Percy Wetter Pierce: Twinkle

The Witches/ Wizards

Charlotte Bowen: Luna

Makayla Hansen: Elena

Jack Kenkel: Drake

Lucas Roschke: Dumbledore

The Good Guys

David Langlois: Ryan

Chuck Siegal: Joey

Paulina Siqueiros: Ellie

The Bad Guys

Milton Manley

Milton Manley: Doug

Jack Helm: Ivan

Director: Alexis Nomorosa

Director's Note:
Crash Island focuses on a group of children who crash land on an unknown island. They discover that this island is cursed, and the longer that they stay on island, the less chance they have of survival. This eclectic group of characters have to figure out a way to survive on this island. Some venture into the unknown elements of the island, and other stay on the shore waiting for help to arrive. Will the curse of the island cause them to meet their demise, or will they kill each other before the island can? 

This semester, we focused on Commedia Dell'arte and polishing improvisational skills. Commedia Dell'arte is a type of theatre developed during the Italian Renaissance that primarily relies on stock characters to make the story effective. Therefore, this semester was particularly character focused; using improv games to enhance overall characterization skills to make the performance stronger overall. This style of comedy blended seamlessly with the students' vision: plane crash, curses, and chaos.

These young people have been working tirelessly to perfect their piece. This show definitely showcases their growth as performers, and I have enjoyed every second I've had teaching them! Break all the legs, guys. I am incredibly proud of you!

Cast:

Iris Beakley: Malayna

Juliet Dahlin: Toby Ide/Charlie Brooks

Jack Hillner: Carlstingion Markos IC/Remy Remington M

Teresa Hurlbut: Mime

Nora Mancuso: Phillipus Schwarzalder

Fiona Powell: Angel

Aden Wakefield: Korimoto

Directors: Zoe Tyler & Giovanni Ferreira

Director's Note:
Crash Island focuses on a group of children who crash land on an unknown island. They discover that this island is cursed, and the longer that they stay on island, the less chance they have of survival. This eclectic group of characters have to figure out a way to survive on this island. Some venture into the unknown elements of the island, and other stay on the shore waiting for help to arrive. Will the curse of the island cause them to meet their demise, or will they kill each other before the island can? 

This semester, we focused on Commedia Dell'arte and polishing improvisational skills. Commedia Dell'arte is a type of theatre developed during the Italian Renaissance that primarily relies on stock characters to make the story effective. Therefore, this semester was particularly character focused; using improv games to enhance overall characterization skills to make the performance stronger overall. This style of comedy blended seamlessly with the students' vision: plane crash, curses, and chaos.

These young people have been working tirelessly to perfect their piece. This show definitely showcases their growth as performers, and I have enjoyed every second I've had teaching them! Break all the legs, guys. I am incredibly proud of you!

Cast:

Aidan Porter: Zesty Barbie 

Alex Thrash: Science Ken 

Ashtyn Scheurmann: Parker 

Ben Whitsett: Police Chief Aaron Trafalgar 

Blayre Daugherty: Emo & Therapy Barbie 

Caprica Shaw-Roach: Feminist Barbie 

Davis Slominski: Agent Kanko 

Dominique King: Beach Barbie 

Emma Ells: Angel 

Justin Santos: Creepy Ken 

Kota Barboza: Roller Skate K-Pop Barbie 

Megan Thrash: Nerdy Ken 

Molly Curtis: Raquel 

Noelle Linderer: Narrator Glagnalianash 

Raleigh Dymek: Weird Barbie 

Thomas Cox: Translator Ken 

Vi Meier: Creepy Barbie 

Zoey Payne: Fairy Princess Barbie “FP” 

Director: Deatra Branston & Natalie Earley

Director's Note:

This story is written and performed by young artists who hold a passion for telling a story that relates to many. Your students have come together to create a piece that raises awareness for the mental struggles one may face in a dysfunctional family. Your student collaborated to shine a light on this issue in an environment that one might not expect. You never know what sur-pie-se is awaiting. We are beyond proud of you all! Now rock the stage and put on the best performance we know you can!

Cast:

Nina Daer: Max Carson

Alexandro Amarilla Wutich: Pie P.I.

Graeme Burnett: Narrator

Benjamin Altes: Greg

Alisa Fisk: Sasha

Samantha Seymore: Tasha

Nathan Richter: Craig

Josephine Tully: Everleygh

Milo Jenkins: Grandpa Bingus

Jack Schoenfeld: Therapist

Directors: Amanda Slade & Kyleigh Perales

Director's Note:

The Show Must Go On takes place on the Broadway stage in New York City. It is about the cast and crew of a broadway musical as they struggle to deal with the drama created backstage. If it wasn’t already stressful enough, someone in the theater has begun kidnapping and taking out several members of the cast and crew. But the show must go on so they band together to find the culprit while simultaneously putting on their musical and hope to succeed before the show is over. You see the cast and crew go through the social separation due to gossip and drama as they start to come closer together and treat everyone like family.

Throughout the course of the class, the students have been learning playwriting structure, singing techniques, dancing techniques, characterization, and theatre terminology. They have created their own characters and have spent the rehearsal process developing these characters on and off stage, as well as experiencing directing opportunities.

Having to learn musical theatre techniques in a short amount of time is not an easy task. But these kids have exceeded our expectations and have worked incredibly hard to showcase their piece. We wish them all of the luck as they show you The Show Must Go On!

Cast:

Level 1

Claire Cadillo-Hammond: Annie, Reporter Vanessa, Mrs Cortez (Director)

Gwenith Conn: Kinsly, Maddie Lee (Orchestra Pit Pianist)

Lily Huentelman: Cordelia Zeegibein

Kira Lee: Lyella

Eva Neureuther: Rose (Child Actor), Director Opal

Travis Valliere: Justin (Child Actor)

Level 2

Liam Carson: Blue (Child Actor)

Molly Dahlin: Suzy

Emilia Kirby: Sage Spice, Choreographer Victoria Greenwich

Scarlett Lugo: Froyo (Child Actor), Director Zoey

Ava Mason: Eve Vil

Grace Meaker: Lisbeth Coleman, Abigail Lee (Audience Member)

Alex Paquin: James Smith, Reporter Hugh Smith

Brooke Sahl: Gina Sellstrop, Amy Sanderson (Orchestra Pit Pianist)

Vlinder Wardenaar: Dinosaur Unicorn (Child Actor), Choreographer Ms Cam Oakes

Kira Warton: Maxwell

Directors: Cam Oaks & Calli Rasmussen

Director's Note:

What happens when high school acquaintences are brought together after all these years? Everyone has their own unique story to tell. This semester Musical Theatre Level 3 has worked diligently to showcase multi-part vocal harmonies and advanced choreography skills. We are so excited to share the fruits of their labors with you tonight. Best wishes to our wonderful students, and BREAK A LEG! 

Cast:

Ruby Banks: Jason

Nevie Davis: Scarlet

Millie Drake: Sally

El Hoyle Hill: Rachel-May

Maddie Lee: Griffin

Victoria Martin: Leana

Victoria Mullen: Jennifer

Finnegan Pendergast: Henry

Jack Reinhardt: Eddie

Calvin Sebold: Edwin

Solana Taribach: Azalea

Zoe Twist: Michelle

Iris Waibel: Eva

Belinda Wong: Clara

Director: Rachel McCabe

Director's Note:

James Howe, author for young readers,  once said “Banning books is just another form of bullying, It’s all about fear and assumption of power. The key is to address the fear, and deny the power”.Maybe it’s time to give the younger minds a little bit of that power. After all, Who better to teach us than the ones who are so eager to learn. Please enjoy the voices, hard work and imagination of Musical Theatre levels 4/5.

Cast:

Level 4

Maya Helm: Narrator

Anna Alvarenga: Darry, Atticus

Grace Brahs: Two-Bit

Marcela Tarango: Paul, Jem

Caroline Haller: Steve. Miss Stephanie

Alyza Gabbay: Soda, Scout

Oliver Pearson: Dally, Mr. Tate

Level 5

Vivian Paquet: Doctor, Miss Maudie

Onyx Schatz: Ponyboy

Special Thanks

Conservatory Families: thank you for the love and care you pour into making this special night happen. You are the true MVP's and your part in all of this has not gone unnoticed!

Gracie Ruiz: For the countless hours of work and attention put into making tonight a success

Dylan Prentis: For working on lighting and quite literally making our students shine

Steve & Dwayne: For all of the advice and support you bring to Academy.