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Richard & Rebecca Canuteson (22)In Memory of Joan CaracappaEunice Chouffi (39)Barbara ConwayLuigi & Joyce D’AmbrosiLeslie P. Gold (10)The Greiner FamilyIn Memory of Sally Harrison

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The Patron Program directly supports theater company operations including theatrical productions, special events and our youth program. For more information on our annual giving program please visit sloctheater.org or contact us at 1-877-350-7378

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A Letter From The President

Welcome !

Here at SLOC, the youth show has been part of our main season for 10 years now and we couldn’t be prouder of the accomplishments that these productions have achieved. Sold out runs, top talented students from multiple school districts throughout the area, and friendships that will last forever. The reason for SLOC’s existence can be seen time and time again by watching the growth of these student performers and the professional, captivating performances that they put together on this stage. One way to say it, SLOC and the youth show “go together, like rama lama lama ka dinga da dinga dong.”

As we continue this wonderful season, we should reflect on all the milestones we have experienced and allow it to fuel our fire to continue into the future. For the past several years, our Board of Directors has been working diligently on securing our place here in Schenectady. With the purchase of this building 8 years ago, the work to maintain it continues to this day. Most recently a DASNY grant has been awarded to SLOC which will allow us to complete necessary repairs and improvements to our building including giving us the additional capital to complete our essential roof repairs. I want to thank everyone who helped us in acquiring this grant and those who have donated to our “Raise the Roof” campaign. It is because of you that we are still able to produce quality, affordable theater in our community. SLOC has always been and will continue to be a home for the arts in our community, a place where creativity can flourish, and inclusion is essential. If you want to be part of our family, the door is always open – all you need to do is walk through. If you would like to be one of our fearless volunteers, visit us at sloctheater.org/volunteer/.

Thank you for joining us this evening and enjoying the magic of live theater. We hope you continue to join us for the rest of the season and in the future as we provide entertainment in a revitalized downtown Schenectady. It continues to be my pleasure to be part of this thriving community!

Michael Camelo President, Schenectady Light Opera Company

The Mission of SLOC is to Provide Opportunities for Adults and Youth to Experience

and Participate in the Performing Arts.

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A Letter From The Director

When I reflect on musicals in terms of their effect on pop culture and the great impact some specific shows seem to have, Grease is often the first musical that comes to mind. It is the show that, when you ask theater and non-theater attendees if they have heard or seen it, it’s a unanimous affirmation.

Much of that has had do with the success of the 1978 film adaption of the original 1971 stage musical starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, which even now has enormous staying power among audiences of all generations as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. The film had a theatrical re-release in March of 1998, and I vividly remember seeing it with my parents and immediately purchasing a copy of the cassette version of the soundtrack.

Grease has an undeniable pull, encapsulating the fun of the 50’s and showcasing all the joys and fears of being a teenager in that era. The stage version, however, has many differences from the movie; from characters and songs, to scenes and plot points. Most notably, the stage musical is a strong ensemble-based show and does a much better job of highlighting all the characters, giving everyone a moment to shine.

Grease is a show that makes perfect sense as a youth production. The youth program is one of the great treasures here at SLOC that has been part of our season for 10 years. The cast is made up of the most talented high school students from all over the capital region (this year, over 100 auditioned!). We have an amazing group of young actors who are not only talented, but are kind, passionate and bring a fantastic energy wherever they go. I am so honored to return to direct the youth production this season and so proud of all the work they have done.

It is truly a privilege to be able to work in the theater, and it goes without saying, to be able to work for this company. I am beyond grateful for my fantastic production team. They have worked extremely hard and are enormously generous with their time, talents, and are also exceedingly caring individuals. Without them I would be lost and would like to thank them for all that have done and all they continue to do. I would also like to thank my wife and my son for their never-ending love and support, without whom I would not be where I am today. I’m so excited for you to experience what this new generation of young actors has in store for you. Get ready for what is bound to be an “electrifying” production of Grease!

Christopher Stefani Director

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Schenectady Light Opera Company Presents

Director CHRISTOPHER STEFANIMusic Director ADRIENNE SHERMAN

Choreographer EMILY FULLERProducers MICHAEL CAMELO & AMY CLARK

Join the “Burger Palace Boys” and “Pink Ladies” at Rydell High as they navigate friendships, romances, and the peer pressures of 1950’s youth. Considered one of the most successful movie musicals of all time, Grease will have you singing along to songs like “Summer Loving” and “Greased Lightnin’.”

Book, Music and Lyrics JIM JACOBS & WARREN CASEY

“You’re the One That I Want” by arrangement with Robert Stigwood

“You’re the One That I Want” written by John Farrar 1978 Unichappell Music Inc. (BMI), Ensign Music Corporation (BMI) and

John Farrar Music (BMI). All Rights Administered by Unichappell Music Inc. All rights Reserved. Used by Permission

Grease is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

The videotaping or making of electronic or other audio and/or visual recordings of this production or distributing recordings on any medium,

including the internet, is strictly prohibited, a violation of the author’s rights and actionable under United States copyright law.

For more information, please visit www.samuelfrench.com/whitepaper

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Cast (IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)

Miss Lynch ....................................................................................................Liz BrysonPatty Simcox ...................................................................................Abby CountermineEugene Florczyk ......................................................................................... Evan FinkeJan ......................................................................................................... Maggy SeebodeMarty ....................................................................................................Kallie TarklesonBetty Rizzo .............................................................................................Amanda LeskeDoody ......................................................................................................Jake GoodmanRoger .............................................................................................................Ian JustinoKenickie ...........................................................................................................Jon MaltzSonny Latierri ................................................................................ Christoper AmodioFrenchy ....................................................................................................Emory GarberSandy Dumbrowski ............................................................................ Paige KenneallyDanny Zuko ............................................................................................Michael BurnsVince Fontaine ........................................................................................Quinn SakalaJohnny Casino .................................................................................Aidan T. McKennaCha-Cha DiGregorio .............................................................................Madeline ShawTeen Angel ..........................................................................................Thomas WildingRadio Voice ...............................................................................................Molly FilburnMovie Voice: Hero..........................................................................................Joey TitusMovie Voice: Sheila .................................................................................Caitlyn EfnerMovie Voice: Scientist ...................................................................... Andrew Kirby, Jr.Ensemble ...............Amanda Becker, Caitlyn Efner, Molly Filburn, Braden Jarosz, Andrew Kirby, Jr., Ella Palmer, Madalyn Montgomery, Maeve Poniatowski, Edison Roberts, Keegan James Robataille, Quinn Sakala, Madeline Shaw, Joey Titus & Thomas Wilding

MusiciansConductor/Keyboard......................................................................Adrienne ShermanReeds ......................................................................................................Joey Van UllenGuitar ................................................................................................. Brendan BlendellBass ........................................................................................................Madeline CivillDrums ..........................................................................................................Cody Gagen

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHTOctober 2018: Dale Clark

Dale is a contractor who uses his skills to volunteer improving the SLOC facility as well as building sets. He was the master carpenter for the Grease set and has helped on countless other set construction teams. In addition to his set building work, this summer he improved the courtyard area for our patrons, building new benches, replacing battered decking and planting flowers. The result is a welcoming and safe area for our patrons to enjoy. Dale is the perfect example of volunteers donating their time and using their skills to help us at SLOC to keep our patrons happy and our sets beautiful. Thank you for all you do, Dale!

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Production StaffDirector ................................................................................................ Christopher StefaniMusic Director .......................................................................................Adrienne ShermanChoreographer ..................................................................................................Emily FullerProducers .............................................................................Michael Camelo & Amy ClarkStage Managers ..................................................... Elizabeth Corey & Christine MeglinoSet Designer .............................................................................................Marc ChristopherMaster Carpenter ................................................................................................ Dale ClarkScenic Artist ...........................................................................................Elizabeth SterlingSet Construction.................................. Brian Burns, Ken Countermine & Rich McCabeSet Painting .............................. Kathy Burns, Audrey Carlton, Robert C. Farquharson, Mary Kozlowski, Terry Peterson, Nora Sabatini, Christopher Stefani & Sharon C. WempleLighting Designers ......................................................Marc Norton & Larissa GroesbeckLight Board Operator ........................................................................... Christina BenardoSound Designers ..................................................Matthew Dembling & Katie FitzmorrisSound Assistant ..................................................................................................Islan MillerProjection Designer ....................................................................................... Tom Kinstrey Costume Designer .......................................................................................... Kelly SanfordAssistant Costume Designer ............................................................................. Cheryl ZattCostume Assistant .......................................................................................Moira MacleanCostume Intern ................................................................................Hannah Countermine Hair & Make-Up Designers .....................Nichole Burkus & Elizabeth Sherwood-MackMake-up Assistant ............................................................................................. Ella MerrittProperty Designer .................................................................................... Melissa PetersonStage Crew .......................................................................................................Daniel BurnsProduction Intern............................................................................................. Scott Brown

The Cast and Crew of Grease sincerely thank the following organizations and individuals

for their generous support of this production!

Frank & Sharon Piegaro Joe Shaver at Ballston Spa High School Emily Zatt Johnny Rockets freesound.org

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHTNovember 2018: Amy Jessup

Amy has helped in a variety of areas at SLOC over the past several years. This season she has taken on the responsibility of being our Usher Coordinator, overseeing all of our front of house staff to ensure we can get our audiences in their seats and ready for the show in a quick and efficient manner. In just a couple of months on the job, she has established standards for our volunteers and continues to work to recruit new volunteers to help us serve our patrons. Amy is true ambassador of the SLOC community and we can’t thank her enough for all of her hard work and dedication! Thanks, Amy!

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Scenes & Songs ACT ONE

Scene 1: Reunion Alma Mater .............................................Miss Lynch, Patty, Eugene & Ensemble ‘Alma Mater’ Parody ......................................Pink Ladies & Burger Palace BoysScene 2: Cafeteria Summer Nights .......................................................... Sandy, Danny, Pink Ladies, Burger Palace Boys & EnsembleScene 3: Locker Room Those Magic Changes............................................... Doody, Burger Palace Boys, Pink Ladies & EnsembleScene 4: Pajama Party Freddy, My Love .................................................................... Marty & Pink LadiesScene 5: Street Corner Greased Lightnin’ ...............................................Kenickie & Burger Palace BoysScene 6: Schoolyard Rydell Fight Song ..................................................... Sandy, Eugene & EnsembleScene 7: Park Mooning ............................................................................................... Roger & Jan Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee ..........................................................................Rizzo We Go Together ........................................................................................ Company

There will be a 15-minute intermission Refreshments are available at the rear of the theater provided by Ambition Café

ACT TWO

Scene 1: Onstage Shakin’ at the High School Hop ............................................................. Company It’s Raining on Prom Night .................................................. Sandy & Radio Voice Shakin’ at the High School Hop (reprise) ............................................ Company Born to Hand Jive ...................................................... Johnny Casino & CompanyScene 2: Front of Burger Palace Beauty School Drop Out ........................................Teen Angel, Frenchy & ChoirScene 3: Drive-in Movie Alone at the Drive-in Movie................................... Danny & Burger Palace BoysScene 4: Jan’s Party Rock ‘N’ Roll Party Queen ........................................Doody, Roger & Pink Ladies There are Worse Things I Could Do ..............................................................Rizzo Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee (reprise) ........................................................SandyScene 5: Inside Burger Palace You’re the One That I Want ...................................... Sandy, Danny, Pink Ladies, Burger Palace Boys & Ensemble We Go Together (reprise)....................................................................... Company

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Who’s Who in the Cast & Crew(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

CHRISTOPHER AMODIO (Sonny Latierri) is so ecstatic to be in his first show at SLOC! He has been performing for four years and dancing for three. He has been in shows, including: Footloose (Chuck Cranston), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat (Judah, Butler), Anything Goes (Purser), You Can’t Take It with You (Tony Kirby), Guys and Dolls (Society Max), The Addams Family (Ancestor), and West Side Story (Action). He wants to give a big shout out to his family and friends for being so supportive throughout his career in theater. Enjoy the show!

AMANDA BECKER (Ensemble) is thrilled to be in Grease as an ensemble member. Some of her favorite roles include Rusty in Footloose (SHS), Hodel in Fiddler on the Roof, and Alice in Thoroughly Modern Millie (NSCP). She has also performed in Jesus Christ Superstar (SLOC), AIDA (Proctors) and many others. Aside from theatre, she sings in select choirs and studies classical voice. Amanda would like to thank everyone involved for making Grease a wonderful experience.

LIZ BRYSON (Miss Lynch) is performing at SLOC for the first time. She has been in many shows at her high school, most notably The Drowsy Chaperone (Trix), The Diary of Anne Frank (Mrs. van Daan), and Beauty and the Beast (Wardrobe). She would like to thank the production crew for making this show what it is and helping her grow as a young actress.

NICHOLE BURKUS (Co-Hair and Make-up Designer) is so excited to be back at SLOC for the third year designing the hair and make-up for the fall student production. Some past hair credits include: Sister Act, West Side Story, Footloose, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Fiddler on the Roof, Anything Goes, and Damn Yankees. When Nichole’s not designing the hair for a show, she’s usually in it!

MICHAEL BURNS (Danny Zuko) is thrilled to be fulfilling a lifelong dream of playing Danny in this production, especially with this amazing group of people. Recent SLOC credits include West Side Story (Bernardo), Sister Act, How to Succeed..., and Footloose. Other shows include Be More Chill (Jake), Beauty and the Beast (Cogsworth), and The Drowsy Chaperone. Michael would like to congratulate everyone involved in this incredible show!

MICHAEL CAMELO (Co-Producer) is excited to be back after directing last season’s closing show, Sister Act (The Alt’s Best Local Production) and appearing in this season’s In the Heights as the Piragua Guy. Current President of the Board of Directors, other credits here include H2$ (Director), The Producers (Roger), Someday at SLOC, and The 90th Anniversary Gala (Director/ Performer). Other theater credits: Thoroughly Modern Millie (Co-Director), Damn Yankees, Anything Goes, Guys and Dolls (Director), Avenue Q (Rod, Times Union Best Local Musical), I Love You Because (Austin) and many others. Future projects: The Wild Party and 42nd Street at SLOC (Co-Producer), Beauty and the Beast (Director) at NSCP summer of 2019. Love to family and friends, enjoy the show!

MARC CHRISTOPHER (Set Designer) is normally on the stage, but there are times when he designs the set on stage instead. Marc has designed and painted sets for many productions including: The Wizard of Oz, Little Shop of Horrors, Avenue Q, Once Upon a Mattress, Seussical, Honk, and Once on This Island as well as Urinetown, H2$, West Side Story, and Jesus Christ Superstar at SLOC. Thank you to all the volunteers for coming out and lending a hand and a paint brush to finish this ambitious set. Thank you to his partner in crime this production, Dale Clark, for all his hard work and making the picture on a piece of computer paper come to life.

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AMY CLARK (Co-Producer) is thrilled to be co-producing again at SLOC with this extremely talented cast and crew for Grease. Previously, she co-produced last season’s youth production of West Side Story. Other producing credits include; How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, The Producers, and Hello, Dolly. Amy produced NSCP’s And the World Goes ‘Round and Fiddler on the Roof. She has also worked on shows at Burnt Hills High School and multiple productions at O’Rourke Middle School. A very special thanks and all her love to Dale for his encouragement, help and support.

DALE CLARK (Master Carpenter) is a master carpenter that has been building residential and commercial properties for over 25 years. He has built many sets for SLOC including: The Producers, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and West Side Story. He has also built sets for NSCP’s productions of Fiddler on the Roof and And the World Goes ‘Round. Dale is also the set construction director for BHBL Middle School in their theater program. He can’t wait to see what Amy will get him into next!

ELIZABETH COREY (Co-Stage Manager) is happy to be working backstage at SLOC, a theater where she always feels right at home. Favorite on-stage roles include: How to Succeed...(Smitty), Urinetown (Becky Two-Shoes), Avenue Q (Kate Monster), and being part of SLOC’s Jesus Christ Superstar and Sister Act. Elizabeth has loved theater since she was old enough to pretend to be a Jellicle cat. She is a proud special educator for East Greenbush Schools. Special thanks to Chris, Adrienne, Amy Michael, Emily, Matt and Christine.

ABBY COUNTERMINE (Patty Simcox) is super excited to be in Grease! She was also seen in West Side Story and Footloose with SLOC. Other recent credits include: The Addams Family (Featured Dancer) and All Shook Up (Natalie/Ed). She would like to thank her friends and family for all the support. Enjoy the show!

MATTHEW DEMBLING (Assistant Director, Co-Sound Designer) is excited to be back in the role of Assistant Director and is proud to be SLOC’s new Technical Director. In previous seasons you may have seen him on the stage in Urinetown (Bobby Strong), Young Frankenstein (Dr. Frankenstein), and South Pacific (Luther Billis). He would like to congratulate the cast and crew on a fantastic performance. He’d also love to hear from you at technicaldirector@sloctheater.org if you’re interested in volunteering. No experience required! Matt’s looking forward to spending next year with his wife and taking on his new role as dad.

CAITLYN EFNER (Ensemble) is thrilled to be back for her third show at SLOC! Previous credits include Footloose and Beauty and the Beast (SLOC), Pippin and AIDA (Proctors School of Performing Arts). She’d like to thank her dance instructor, Freddy Ramirez, and her vocal coach, Michael Lotano for their support and this production team for giving her this incredible opportunity. Break legs everyone!!

EVAN FINKE (Eugene Florczyk) This will be Evan’s fifth show with SLOC. He feels privileged to have had the opportunity to be part of so many wonderful productions and grateful for all the support from the entire SLOC team over the years. Some of his favorite recent performances include Action in West Side Story (SLOC), Gomez in The Addams Family (Debuts), and Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors (Debuts). Much love to my family and friends for all their encouragement throughout!

MOLLY FILBURN (Radio Voice, Ensemble) is excited to be a part of her 2nd SLOC production. Molly previously appeared in SLOC’s West Side Story (Consuelo). Other roles include the Ballston Area Recreation Center’s Oliver (Nancy), Carpe Diem’s Legally Blonde (Paulette), Launching Pad’s Willy Wonka (Violet), and Troupe’s Hello, Dolly (Minnie). Molly would like to thank her parents for their support and she hopes you enjoy the show.

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KATIE FITZMORRIS (Co-Sound Designer) is so happy to be back for another production at SLOC! Previous SLOC credits include HAIR, Urinetown, How to Succeed..., Cabaret, Jesus Christ Superstar, Curtains, Sister Act, and In the Heights. She has also worked on Lucky Stiff with NSCP, numerous productions with the College of Saint Rose, and has helped with BARC Youth Theatre Co. Katie would like to thank Chris, Michael, Amy, Matt, and the rest of the production team for this opportunity.

EMILY FULLER (Choreographer) is very excited to be choreographing her first show at SLOC. She has been dancing for 18 years and holds a BA in Psychology and Theatre from SUNY New Paltz. She was the Assistant Choreographer for SLOC’s Jesus Christ Superstar, and choreographed Thoroughly Modern Millie this past summer with Not So Common Players. You may have seen Emily on stage at SLOC most recently as Helga (Cabaret) or Bambi (Curtains). She would love to thank her fellow members of the production team for being the greatest support system and the amazing kids of the cast for giving her choreography life. Enjoy the show!

EMORY GARBER (Frenchy) is thrilled to be a part of her first production at SLOC! Some of her previous roles include: Fiona in Brigadoon (SHS), Maureen in Rent (SYFI), and The Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods (Park Playhouse). She would like to thank the cast and crew for this amazing opportunity, as well as her family and friends for their endless love and support. Enjoy the show!

JAKE GOODMAN (Doody) is thrilled to be joining the SLOC family for Grease! Jake’s favorite performances include Finch in How to Succeed.., and Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors (Park Playhouse); Jack in Newsies, Shrek in Shrek, and Gomez in The Addams Family (SYFI); Young King Arthur in Camelot and Ralphie in A Christmas Story (Capital Rep). Jake thanks his family and friends for their endless love and support.

LARISSA GROESBECK (Co-Lighting Designer) has been part of the theater community in some capacity since she was young. She has acted, stage managed, ran sound and designed lights. She is very excited for the opportunity to design lights for SLOC’s production of Grease. She has designed lights for NACRE performances at Home Made Theater, productions at the Glove Performing Arts Center including; Spamalot, Into the Woods, The Addams Family, The Wizard of Oz, and Reefer Madness, as well as working on shows for other community theaters in the area. She would like to thank her partner in crime, Marc Norton, for bringing her into this project and all the members of the cast and crew for being so welcoming.

BRADEN JAROSZ (Ensemble) can often be found seated and singing at any piano in sight! He plans to pursue both Piano & Vocal Performance in college and dreams of becoming a Music Director. Braden hopes to inspire people to love music as much as he does! In addition to his piano passion, Braden’s favorite stage memories include SLOC’s West Side Story (Indio), a recent Debuts Theater’s production of The Addams Family (Lucas), and his high school’s production of The Sound of Music (Max Detweiler) and The Addams Family (Gomez).

ANDREW KIRBY, JR. (Ensemble) is so excited to be part of his first production at SLOC. Previous credits include The Lion King, Jr. (Simba) at Cohoes Music Hall; Peter Pan, Jr. (John Darling) at BMS; Once on this Island, Jr. (Agwe) at BMS; How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Ensemble) at Park Playhouse, and Seussical, Jr. (Ensemble) at the Palace Theater. You can see him as Charlie Brown in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown in February 2019 at Cohoes Music Hall. Andrew thanks his teachers at Broadway Bound Performing Arts Academy for their training and support, his family and of course SLOC for this amazing opportunity.

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IAN JUSTINO (Roger) is very excited to be a part of what will be his third show at SLOC, after appearing in Footloose and West Side Story. He would like to give a big shout-out to the rest of the cast, crew, and production team for their hard work and the entire SLOC family that has managed to create such a fun, professional, and comfortable atmosphere with the youth program. You guys are the best!

PAIGE KENNEALLY (Sandy Dumbrowski) is excited to be back on stage with SLOC for the second time! Previous theatrical credits include West Side Story (Minnie), The Addams Family (Grandma), All Shook Up (Featured Dancer), and many more. Paige is a junior counselor with Carpe Diem Productions and a member of CAST at Proctors. She’d like to thank the production staff for their hard work and her family for their support.

AMANDA LESKE (Betty Rizzo) is excited and honored to be a part of such a wonderful show! She has played roles in over 30 musical productions around upstate New York, recently including Sylvia in All Shook Up, Erma in Anything Goes, and Rusty in SLOC’s production of Footloose. She likes playing violin, hates spiders and loves her amazing friends and family who drove like an hour to get here.

JON MALTZ (Kenickie) is super excited to be a part of his second show at SLOC, his first being West Side Story last November where he played Pepe. Some of Jon’s previous roles include Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors (Park Playhouse), Ren in Footloose (High School), Link in Hairspray (Consortium Actors), and Mark in RENT (SYFI). He would like to thank the cast and crew for putting on such an enjoyable, fantastic production. Enjoy!

AIDAN T. McKENNA (Johnny Casino) is thrilled to be involved with his first SLOC production! He has appeared in other roles such as Jay Gatsby, Ebenezer Scrooge, and Warner Huntington III. He sings with his school choir, is the president of the Drama Club at his school and is also a recipient of the SLOC Outstanding Performer award in 2018 for his portrayal of Gomez Addams. He would like to thank his family and the production staff for all their support.

MADALYN MONTGOMERY (Ensemble) is thrilled to be on SLOC’s stage once again, previously performing in Into the Woods (Little Red) and Shrek (Young Fiona). Credits include performing with Cady Huffman in her One Night Only cabaret, All Shook Up and Pippin (Proctors School of Performing Arts), A Christmas Story, the Musical, Water Music Celebration with Albany Symphony Orchestra (Capital Rep), Joseph and Legally Blonde (CA). Love & gratitude to family, friends, Freddy Ramirez, Andrew Sudduth and the amazing cast/crew of Grease.

MARC NORTON (Co-Lighting Designer) has designed and run lights and sound, built sets, worked on the stage crew and in the fly loft, and has even appeared on stage for a variety of productions. He has worked here, at SLOC, as well as at CLT and Mayfield High School in addition to being director and technical director at Gloversville High School. He would like to thank Chris for asking him to be part of this project and his family for supporting him on this adventure.

ELLA PALMER (Ensemble) is very excited to be performing in her first production with SLOC! She has recently played the role of Elle Woods in Carpe Diem Production’s Legally Blonde, Jr. and Ariel in Footloose with SMC. Ella would like to thank both her parents for their constant support and the entire Grease production staff for working countless hours making the show what it is.

MELISSA PETERSON (Property Designer) is thrilled to again work with the talented actors and production team on the SLOC Youth Show after doing props for Footloose and West Side Story. Having performed on area stages for the past few years, she enjoys the process of creating something from nothing. Love to T, A, E, and G and thanks for your patience and support. Break all the legs!

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MAEVE PONIATOWSKI (Ensemble) is so

excited that Grease is her first production at

SLOC! Maeve has been doing theater for as long

as she can remember. Her favorite past roles

include Lorraine in All Shook Up and Mayzie

in Seussical, Jr. She would like to thank the

production staff for giving her this awesome

opportunity. Also, she would like to thank her

three older sisters for inspiring her to get into

theater. Enjoy the Show!

KEEGAN JAMES ROBATAILLE (Ensemble)

is ecstatic about performing on the SLOC stage

for the first time! His previous theatre credits

include: Fredrick Frankenstein in Young

Frankenstein, Gomez Addams in The Addams

Family, ensemble of AIDA at Proctors School

of Performing Arts, Bobby Pepper in Curtains,

Algernon Moncrieff in The Importance of Being

Earnest, and Bernie in 45 Seconds of Broadway.

Keegan is so happy to be a part of a show that is

so wonderful with such great people!

EDISON ROBERTS (Ensemble) is excited to

be in the ensemble in Grease at SLOC. Some

of his previous roles include Radames in AIDA

at Proctors School of Performing Arts, and

A-Rab in West Side Story at SLOC. He would

like to thank his family and friends for all their

support, and hopes you have a great time!

QUINN SAKALA (Vince Fontaine, Ensemble)

is very excited to be in Grease with such an

amazing cast! He has performed in 15 musicals

including The Addams Family, Joseph and

the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Guys

and Dolls, Legally Blonde, Peter Pan, Fiddler

on the Roof, and Mary Poppins. He played

Apprentice 2 in a collaborative SLOC production

of Hieronymus. Quinn plays keyboard and sings

with the band, The Paper Plates. Thanks Mom &

Dad. Enjoy the show!

KELLY SANFORD (Costume Designer) After almost a decade of performing on SLOC’s stage and in the pit, Kelly is delighted to flex her creative muscles as Costume Designer for Grease. Prior costuming projects include Assistant Costumer for SLOC’s Jesus Christ Superstar and 2017-2018 season custom competition costumes for Albany Indoor Percussion Ensemble. Kelly is also SLOC’s Finance Director and a member of SLOC’s Board of Directors. Kelly has her Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Mansfield University (2005) and has played the violin for 27 years.

MAGGY SEEBODE (Jan) is ecstatic to be in SLOC’s production of Grease! Her most notable roles include: Beauty and the Beast (Mrs. Potts) with Stage 700; How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Miss Jones), The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Betty), and Into the Woods (Rapunzel) with Park Playhouse. Maggy would like to thank her friends, family, and especially the hard-working cast and crew. Enjoy the show!

MADELINE SHAW (Cha-Cha DiGregorio, Ensemble) is over the moon about participating in this year’s youth production at SLOC! Madeline has been in a handful of plays and musicals in her own school and branching out into community theater has brought Maddy so much light! She thanks everybody involved for making this experience so memorable and would especially like to thank her family for driving her back and forth between destinations!

ADRIENNE SHERMAN (Music Director) is thrilled to be back at SLOC after Music Directing Sister Act and Jesus Christ Superstar last season. Other credits include Music Director for How to Succeed…, Urinetown, The Producers, Spamalot, and South Pacific, among others at SLOC, and many NSCP productions. Adrienne proudly serves as Sectretary on the SLOC Board of Directors. Thanks to Chris, Amy, Michael, Emily, Christine, Liz and the rest of this outstanding cast, crew and band.

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ELIZABETH SHERWOOD-MACK (Co-Hair and Make-up Designer) is an actress, designer and educator who hails from Loudonville, New York. She has been involved in many productions throughout the Capital Region. At SLOC, she serves as an active board member, hair and make-up designer and actress. Favorite stage credits include: Hold Me, Touch Me (The Producers), Sister Miller (Damn Yankees), Dionne (Hair), Christmas Eve (Avenue Q), and Mrs. Meers (Thoroughly Modern Millie). She would like to give all her love and thanks to her friends and family. Without them this would not be possible.

CHRISTOPHER STEFANI (Director) is very excited to be back working with SLOC on their youth production. Past directorial credits include Footloose (SLOC), Little Shop of Horrors (Saratoga Children’s Theatre), The Fantasticks (The Glove), and Three Decembers (Florida State Opera). Other production credits include Lucky Stiff at NSCP (Music Director) and Sweeney Todd (Assistant Director) at SLOC. Performance credits include: Spamalot (Historian/Minstrel) and South Pacific (Quale) at SLOC; Anything Goes (Evelyn), Chess (Reporter), And the World Goes ‘Round (The Clown) and Damn Yankees (Lynch/Applegate u/s) with NSCP. He would like to thank the entire the production staff, cast, pit and crew for their fantastic work and commitment to this production. He would like to thank his wife, Lynn and his son Miles for their never-ending love and support.

KALLIE TARKLESON (Marty) is thrilled to be making her SLOC debut with such an amazing cast and crew! She can be seen performing all over the capital region, some of her favorite theater credits include Thoroughly Modern Millie (Muzzy), Shrek (Fiona), and Seussical (Gertrude). In her free time, she enjoys being a theater camp counselor and spending time with her friends. Kallie would like to thank her friends and family for all their support!

JOEY TITUS (Ensemble) is excited to be

performing on the SLOC stage once again for

the 92nd season. He has performed at SLOC in

How to Succeed... (Jenkins), West Side Story

(Big Deal), and Jesus Christ Superstar (Peter)

and was the production intern for Sister Act

last year. He has also performed in Fiddler on

the Roof (Ensemble) and Thoroughly Modern

Millie (Ching Ho) at NSCP, All Shook Up

(Sheriff Earl), Pippin (Ensemble) and AIDA

(Ensemble) at Proctors School of Performing

Arts and participates in his school choirs and

extracurricular groups. He would like to thank

his family and the production team for giving

him this wonderful opportunity!

THOMAS WILDING (Teen Angel, Ensemble)

This is Thomas’ first show with SLOC. Some of

his previous roles include Flotsam (The Little

Mermaid), Peter van Daan (The Diary of Anne

Frank), and Tumnus (The Lion, the Witch and

the Wardrobe). He is grateful for the chance to

part of such a talented cast.

CHERYL ZATT (Assistant Costume Designer)

is pleased to be costuming her second show at

SLOC. She was the Assistant Costumer for West

Side Story last year. She has been the Costume

Director at O’Rourke Middle School in Burnt

Hills for the past 9 years. Cheryl is excited to

work with such amazing cast and crew. Cheryl

would to thank the cast, crew, family and

friends for all their support.

JIM JACOBS (Book, Music and Lyrics).

Jacobs, who created Grease (in 1970) with

Warren Casey, was born and raised on the mean

streets of Chicago’s far northwest side. During

the golden era of rock ‘n’ roll (1956-1960) he was

a guitar-playing “greaser” student at Taft High

School. In 1963, Jacobs met Warren Casey when

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they were both cast in a local theatre production

of A Shot in the Dark. Seven years later they

wrote what was to become one of the greatest musicals of all time. Grease opened in 1971 in a former trolley barn called the Kingston Mines Theatre in Chicago. A year later, Grease made it to Broadway and “Greasemania” took off, resulting in one of the longest running shows in Broadway history. The 1978 movie became and remains the highest grossing movie musical of all time. Originally an actor, Jacobs has been seen on television, in motion pictures, regional theatre, national tours, and on Broadway. He is the co-author of several other plays and musicals including Island of Lost Coeds, a musical spoof of the low budget sci-fi/horror/jungle movies of the 1950s, which he wrote with Warren Casey. In May 2014, Mr. Jacobs was presented with an honorary doctorate degree from Columbia College in Chicago. He currently resides in Southern California and remains active in the theatre, especially with the American Theatre Company of Chicago.

WARREN CASEY (Author, Composer and Lyricist) was born in Yonkers, New York, and attended Syracuse University. During the late ‘50s, he learned all about “greasers” while working as an art teacher in upstate New York. He moved to Chicago in 1962, where he hoped to pursue an acting career. He appeared in dozens of productions, including creating the role of Bernie Litko in David Mamet’s Sexual Perversity in Chicago. He supported himself with jobs in retail, including working as an assistant manager of a chain of apparel stores, and as a record salesman. In the meantime, he taught himself how to play the guitar and began writing songs. Mr. Casey acted with the Chicago Stage Guild (where he met Jim Jacobs), the Old Town Players, and the Kinston Mines Theatre. The latter company staged the original production of Grease which he wrote with Jim Jacobs. After the incredible success of both the musical and the movie, the two collaborated on Island of Lost Coeds, a musical satire of the B-movies of the 1950s. Mr. Casey died in 1988.

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Bravo

The best revenge is massive success, break a leg!!

The Robataille family

Break a leg to the entire cast and crew!

“If you’re having fun then you’re number one!” - Vince. Watching you have so much fun on stage

is simply the best, Quinn. We are immensely proud of the young man you have become.

Love – Mom and Dad

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Bravo Bravo

Abby, we are so proud to see you as Patty.

“We just love the first day of school, don’t you?”

Madeline, we are so proud of you! Knock ‘em dead, Cha-Cha!

We Love you! XOXO Mom, Dad & Johnathan

Paige, from the Litter Police to Sandy and all the roles in between, we have been your biggest fans.

Your hard work, talent and enthusiasm always shine on stage. Break a leg and have a fun. We are so proud of you.

XOXO Mom, Dad, Dayton and Aaron

Kallie, break a leg!

You are an amazing young lady and we are VERY proud of you! You make a great Marty! You are destined for the big stage. Love you always.

Mom, Matt, Tanner, and Andrew. DO YOU GORL! Xoxo

Molly, we are so proud of you.

Break a Leg! Keep reaching for the stars!Love, Mom and Dad

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FRENCH HARPIST COLINE-MARIE ORLIAC Sunday, June 30th, 2019 @ Union College Memorial Chapel from 11am-1pm

“Played with exquisite grace” Gramophone Classical Music Awards 2015 With Pianists: Inna Faliks, Kevin Fitz-Gerald, Pej Reitz, Jeffrey Biegel and Elina Christova

~ Catered Reception Following ~ Competition Winners’ Recital at 2pm

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To a Soldier: A Great Life LostSaturday, November 10, 2:30 pm

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Watch Your Step, A WW1 Themed GalaSaturday, November 3, 5-9 pm

Mohawk Golf Club, Schenectady

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Schenectady Civic Players

2018-2019 Season

Jean Giraudoux’s The Madwoman of Chaillot

October 12-14 & 17-21, 2018 Steven Banks’

Looking at Christmas December 7-9 & 12-16, 2018

Richard Greenberg’s The Babylon Line

January 25-27 & 30-Feb 3, 2019 Agatha Christie’s

And Then There Were None March 15-17 & 20-24, 2019

Jerome Kass & Billy Goldenberg’s Ballroom

May 3-5 & 8-12, 2019 Yasmina Reza’s

God of Carnage July 19-21 & 26-28, 2019

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2018-2019 Season

The Gingerbread Lady By Neil Simon

September 7 – 23, 2018

Gloria By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

November 2 – 18, 2018

4,000 Miles By Amy Herzog

February 1 – 17, 2019

The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek By Naomi Wallace May 3 – 19, 2019

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2018-2019 Company operations

President Michael CameloVice President Connie Rowe RauhauserTreasurer Mark ViscusiSecretary Adrienne ShermanBusiness Manager Nell BurrowsBoard of Directors Nell Burrows Michael Camelo Audrey Carlton Amy Clark Gary M. Hoffmann Connie Rowe Rauhauser Kelly Sanford Trish Scott-Dembling Adrienne Sherman Elizabeth Sherwood-Mack Diane SkibinskiArtistic Director Trish Scott-Dembling Audition Coordinator Jeffrey P. Hocking Outreach Coordinator Judi Merriam Production Recognition Coordinator Paula Farquharson Show Recommendations Coordinator Elizabeth Sherwood-Mack High School Award Coordinators Sue & Greg RucinskiTechnical Director Matt Dembling Lighting Coordinator Sound Coordinators Paul Kraus & Joel Lord Costume Coordinator Patricia Casey Hair & Wigs Coordinator Nichole Burkus Make-Up Coordinator Elizabeth Sherwood-Mack Properties Coordinators Beth Swallow & Gary M. Hoffmann Sets & Tools Coordinator Stage Management Coordinator Cece Widomski Safety Coordinator Bob Titus Musician Coordinator Adrienne ShermanAudience Services Director Jeffrey P. Hocking Usher Coordinator Amy Jessup Box Office Manager Jeffrey P. Hocking Opening Night Party Coordinators Connie Rowe Rauhauser & Corie Whalen Playbill Editor Jeffrey P. HockingEducational Director Thomas Della SalaFinance Director Kelly SanfordFundraising & Development Director Amy ShakeMembership & Volunteers Director Elizabeth CoreyPublic Relations & Advertising Director Audrey Carlton Archive Coordinators Alan Angelo & Brian J. Cotterell Webpage Coordinator Mary KozlowskiFacilities Director Mike Deyo

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