Welcome to the FHS Drama Club’s 4th Annual Spring Musical Production
A few safety reminders for our audience!
1.) Please make sure you are properly masked throughout the entirety of the production. There will be a 15-minute Intermission after Act One. Please feels free to step outside for a mask break!
2.) Please keep at least 3 seats between your party and others in the auditorium
3.) There will be no formal Meet and Greet after the show. Actors will come to the lobby if they are comfortable doing so.
Following these rules will help keep our audiences and performers safe! FHS Faculty has the right to remove anyone from the event if they do not comply with these rules.
From the Director's Chair...
Welcome BACK to the FHS Cromer Center For the Creative and Performing Arts. My name is Shayne Smith and I am the Director of Theater Arts and Bands here at FHS. My team and I are beyond excited to see a LIVE audience here this weekend for The Pirates of Penzance. The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the entertainment industry and the realm of education especially hard so I would like to thank each and every member of the audience for supporting live theater in our public schools today!
Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance is a classic operatic production that brings a timeless style of theater to our Flagstaff High School Drama Club. My vision for our program here at FHS is to provide a variety of theater to a variety of diverse students and community members alike. Selecting this monster of a production for our 2021 Spring Musical was NOT my first choice but I empowered my students to play a pivotal role in the show selection this year and they have absolutely hit it out of the park!
Gilbert and Sullivan can be an acquired taste to some but, if you plan to fully dive into the theatrical experience today, here are some great tips to get the most out of this hysterical production.
1.) Pay close attention to what our actors are singing! Much of the storyline moves forward within the music so it is integral that you keep those ears tuned in during the fantastic music you'll hear today.
2.) Embrace the silliness! Gilbert and Sullivan LOVES over-the-top melodramatics. Laugh hard and laugh often!
3.) Give these young artists some major applause whenever appropriate because THIS SHOW IS HARD!!!
Thank you for coming tonight! Enjoy the show!
Welcome BACK to the FHS Cromer Center For the Creative and Performing Arts. My name is Shayne Smith and I am the Director of Theater Arts and Bands here at FHS. My team and I are beyond excited to see a LIVE audience here this weekend for The Pirates of Penzance. The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the entertainment industry and the realm of education especially hard so I would like to thank each and every member of the audience for supporting live theater in our public schools today!
Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance is a classic operatic production that brings a timeless style of theater to our Flagstaff High School Drama Club. My vision for our program here at FHS is to provide a variety of theater to a variety of diverse students and community members alike. Selecting this monster of a production for our 2021 Spring Musical was NOT my first choice but I empowered my students to play a pivotal role in the show selection this year and they have absolutely hit it out of the park!
Gilbert and Sullivan can be an acquired taste to some but, if you plan to fully dive into the theatrical experience today, here are some great tips to get the most out of this hysterical production.
1.) Pay close attention to what our actors are singing! Much of the storyline moves forward within the music so it is integral that you keep those ears tuned in during the fantastic music you'll hear today.
2.) Embrace the silliness! Gilbert and Sullivan LOVES over-the-top melodramatics. Laugh hard and laugh often!
3.) Give these young artists some major applause whenever appropriate because THIS SHOW IS HARD!!!
Thank you for coming tonight! Enjoy the show!
About the Show...
The Pirates of Penzance; or, The Slave of Duty is a comic opera in two acts, with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert. The opera's official premiere was at the Fifth Avenue Theatre in New York City on 31 December 1879, where the show was well received by both audiences and critics.[1] Its London debut was on 3 April 1880, at the Opera Comique, where it ran for 363 performances.
The story concerns Frederic, who, having completed his 21st year, is released from his apprenticeship to a band of tender-hearted pirates. He meets the daughters of Major-General Stanley, including Mabel, and the two young people fall instantly in love. Frederic soon learns, however, that he was born on the 29th of February, and so, technically, he has a birthday only once each leap year. His indenture specifies that he remain apprenticed to the pirates until his "twenty-first birthday", meaning that he must serve for another 63 years.[2] Bound by his own sense of duty, Frederic's only solace is that Mabel agrees to wait for him faithfully.
Pirates was the fifth Gilbert and Sullivan collaboration and introduced the much-parodied "Major-General's Song". The opera was performed for over a century by the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company in Britain and by many other opera companies and repertory companies worldwide. Modernized productions include Joseph Papp's 1981 Broadway production, which ran for 787 performances, winning the Tony Award for Best Revival and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical, and spawning many imitations and a 1983 film adaptation. Pirates remains popular today, taking its place along with The Mikado and H.M.S. Pinafore as one of the most frequently played Gilbert and Sullivan operas.
The story concerns Frederic, who, having completed his 21st year, is released from his apprenticeship to a band of tender-hearted pirates. He meets the daughters of Major-General Stanley, including Mabel, and the two young people fall instantly in love. Frederic soon learns, however, that he was born on the 29th of February, and so, technically, he has a birthday only once each leap year. His indenture specifies that he remain apprenticed to the pirates until his "twenty-first birthday", meaning that he must serve for another 63 years.[2] Bound by his own sense of duty, Frederic's only solace is that Mabel agrees to wait for him faithfully.
Pirates was the fifth Gilbert and Sullivan collaboration and introduced the much-parodied "Major-General's Song". The opera was performed for over a century by the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company in Britain and by many other opera companies and repertory companies worldwide. Modernized productions include Joseph Papp's 1981 Broadway production, which ran for 787 performances, winning the Tony Award for Best Revival and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical, and spawning many imitations and a 1983 film adaptation. Pirates remains popular today, taking its place along with The Mikado and H.M.S. Pinafore as one of the most frequently played Gilbert and Sullivan operas.
Cast
Pirate King - Tyler Payne
Frederic - Noah Grahmann
abel- Robin Tittlebaugh
Ruth - Lindsay Jones
Major General - AJ Flores
Sam - Cooper Meyers
Sergeant of Police - Jenna Fox
Edith - Morgan Allen
Kate - Kenzie Fox.
Isabel - Isabel Vera
Pirates/Police: Amanda Brandt, Brock Benson, Sam Doherty, Cooper Meyers, Jenna Fox, Benjamin Miggins, KeLeeMae Leitner
Daughters: Robin Tittlebaugh, Mo Allen, Eden Fahy, Delilah Hodjati, Kenzie Fox, Isabel Vera, Stella Babbit, Hailey Henkenius
Production Team
Director: Shayne Smith
Assistant Director: Emily Bachman
Music Director: Stephanie Galloway
Choreographer: Leslie Baker
Costume Designer: Helen Faguy
Stage Manager: Anni Woods
Stage Crew: Connor Drye, Jarrett Fagan, Kaitlyn Palmer
Tech Crew: Ava Haines & Jared Bouck
Who's Who in the Cast and Crew!
Tyler Payne (Pirate King) - is a senior this year at Flag High. In Pirates he is the Pirate King. This will be the sixth show that he has played a role in, not including the two shows that he did stage crew in. He has been in two flag high shows including this one, and it has been SO fun for him ! He absolutely LOVES working with this cast and it's been so fun for him to sing and act with everyone! A quote that he loves comes from a book: “the only way to predict your future, is to create it. Take it into your own hands, and don't let anyone tell you what you are going to be.”
Noah Grahmann (Frederic) 11th grade - Noah Grahmann has been doing theatre for six years now and has been in shows such as 12 Angry Jurors, Spamalot, and The Diary of Anne Frank. When he's not doing theater, Noah conducts the FEPMB as the head drum major and he focuses on his studies as an AP student. Noah would like to dedicate his performance to his friends, family, the cast, crew, and Mr. Smith.
AJ Flores (Major General) is 18 years old and a senior at FHS. His Past roles include Mr Gower/Ernie in It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Guildenstern in Hamlet, Teddy Brewster in Arsenic and Old Lace, Kurt Kelly in Heather's, Oscar in Newsies, Orcus/Ronnie in She Kills Monsters, Tim the Enchanter in Spamalot,Bosun in The Tempest, Juano from west side story, and Farkus in a Christmas story. He would like to thank the Cast and Crew for making his last show awesome! He would also like to thank Mr. Shayne Smith for his continued support and belief in his students, and his mother for her unconditional love and support of his aspirations. AJ would like to dedicate his performance to those who have lost their lives to suicide and he encourages you to seek help from others if you are feeling suicidal or if you know someone who is possibly suicidal YOU ARE NOT ALONE 1-800-273-8255 "I Drink from the Keg of Glory, bring me the finest muffins and Bagels in all the Land"
Robin Tittlebaugh (Mabel) is in 11th grade and plays the role of Mabel. Her past roles include Mary in It's a Wonderful Life, Cosette in Les Mis, Margot on The Diary of Anne Frank and many others. Quote: "Back when we were still changing for the better. Wanting was enough l. For me it was enough" Taylor Swift. I dedicate the show to my family who has always supported me and Cooper who has always inspired me to work harder.
Morgan Allen (Edith) is in 12th grade and she plays Edith. She has done theater since she was 9, and has participated in community shows like Les Miserables and The Wolves at Theatrikos, and The Diary of Anne Frank and The Music Man at Flag High. She loves new challenges and is excited to be continuing her passion during the pandemic. “I think the body of Christ was definitely cheesy. Let’s talk about it.” -Eden. She would like to dedicate this show to Kevin, with love, for being the purest human to be in her life.
Kenzie Fox (Kate) is a Junior at Flag High and plays the role of Kate. She has been dancing for the last 11 years and has played the roles of Fa Li in Mulan Jr, Sebastian in The Little Mermaid, and Matilda and Sadie in It’s a Wonderful Life. She would like to dedicate this show to her mom, who has been her biggest supporter and all of her friends and family. One of her favorite quotes is: “Legend tells us one thing; history another. But every now and then, we find something that belongs to both.” - Nick Fury.
Isabel Vera (Isabel) is in 11th grade and plays the role of Isabel. Isabel was seen in other Flag High productions like The Diary of Anne Frank, and Music Man. She would like to dedicate this show to her friends and family.
Lindsay Jones (Ruth) is a Senior this year at Flagstaff High School. She enjoys baking bread, playing the piano, and hiking. In school, Lindsay is involved with Link Crew and Baking and Pastry. Lindsay is dedicating this show to her mom, who was a daughter when she did the play her senior year, and her friends Amanda, Sam, Alyssa, AJ, and Brock for all the laughs.
Cooper Meyers (Sam) Grade 11. Samuel and Police Officer. He is the coolest person on Earth. He has mad balancing skills. He has really enjoyed the show, and it has taught him to sing well. This is his first musical and second “show”. “If you’re early, you’re on time. If you’re on time, you’re late. If you’re late, it's unacceptable.” - Mr Smith. He dedicates this show to his Mom, Dad, and Brother.
Jenna Fox (Sgt. Police) is a freshman at Flag High and is playing the Sergeant of Police. She has been dancing and playing soccer for as long as she can remember. Some previous roles she has played are Berlioz in Aristocats jr., Grace in Honk jr., and Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. Hatch in It's a Wonderful Life. A quote that inspires her is, “In times of crisis, the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” - King T’chala (Black Panther). She would like to dedicate her show to all the amazing people who made it possible for it to happen during this crazy time, including Mr. Smith, Mrs. Galloway, Emily Bachman, Leslie Backer, and Anni Woods.
Amanda Brandt (Pirate/Police) is a senior at FHS and can be found riding her unicycle, reading a book, or enjoying the great outdoors in her free time. She was a Foley Artist in “It’s a Wonderful Life”, a part of ensemble in “Rent”, and was in crew for “Arsenic and Old Lace”. She is dedicating the show to the Appalachian Trail for making her dream big and to the cast and crew for goofing around with her during rehearsal. “We are all sheep in pirates clothing.”
Hailey Henkenius (Daughter) is a sophomore who is playing a daughter in Pirates of Penzance. She has been doing theater since 6th grade and has been in shows like Heathers and The Little Mermaid. She is dedicating this show to her friends Eden and Morgan for being the most amazing actors, singers and the best friends anyone could ask for. “being a girl boss transcends language” Eden Fahy.
Stella Babbitt (Daughter) 10th grade, daughter. Stella has been in Les Miserables, Hamlet, and Rent, and others along with being a competitive figure skater with the Flagstaff Figure Skating Club. ‘Searching for a boy in high school is like searching for meaning in a Paula Shore movie” -Cher Horowitz. Stella dedicates this show to Bob Ross for being a pretty neat dude.
Benjamin Miggins (Pirate/Police) 15, a freshman at Flagstaff High School, is excited to be in this musical production of Pirates of Penzance. This will be his first musical that he is in at FHS Drama Club. He’s an experienced actor having done musicals through StageBuddies for five years. Some of his past roles were Mogwli in The Jungle Book and Edgar in The Aristocrats. He loves superheroes and writing comic books and ghost stories. He dedicates this performance to his friends and family who have supported him through the years.
Delilah Hodjati (Daughter) 10th grade. She is playing a daughter in Pirates of Penzance. Delilah has been a dancer for 5 years and has been in mainly school performances such as The Wizard of Oz, Aladdin, and Moana. "Did you ever stop to think, and forget to start again?" A. A. Milne. Delilah is dedicating this show to her mother, Christie, and her best friend, Hailey Henkenius.
Anni Woods (Stage Manager) is a 17 year old junior at Flagstaff High School. Some of her past performances include Music Man, a Christmas Story, Pinkalicious, etc. This is her first time managing a performance and she has really enjoyed the amazing opportunity that was presented to her. “We don’t even know if we’re in this room, we could be in a turtle's dream in outer space”- Danny DeVito. She would like to thank Connor, Helen and all the crew and cast for always working so hard with her to make this production possible and as amazing as it is.
Live Band
Stephanie Galloway - Piano
Owen Davis - Percussion
Sam Ferguson - Percussion
Owen Davis (Percussion)Owen Davis is a composer, percussionist, improviser, noise artist, educator, and curator based in Flagstaff, AZ. He is currently the general music teacher at Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School in Flagstaff Unified School District. He also maintains a growing private percussion studio teaching the percussive arts weekly to students of all ages at the Flagstaff School of Music. He is an active recording artist, improviser, and new music performer nationally and internationally frequently collaborating or composing for projects and performances. He holds degrees in Music Education (Northern Arizona University studying with percussion professor Steven Hemphill) and a master’s degree in Music Composition (DePaul University).
Stephanie Galloway (Music Director, Keyboard)
Stephanie Galloway teaches choir, piano and music theory at Flagstaff High School. She has been music director/pianist for the FHS productions including The Addams Family (2017) and The Music Man (2018) for NAU Department of Theater productions, including Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play (2019), Peter and the Starcatcher (2017), Quilters (2016 & 1996), Spring Awakening (2013), Two Gentlemen of Verona (2011), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (2010) and The Fantasticks (1995). Stephanie was music director/pianist with Flagstaff Light Opera Company's production of Rent (2015). She works locally as a music educator, fitness instructor (Flagstaff Athletic Club) and as a professional pianist/organist. She is a proud NAU alum, wife to Steve Galloway (since 1992) and mother to three boys: Luke (22), Max (19), Paul (17).
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Special Thanks...
John Schafer and his amazing family for making our rotating set a reality! Thank you for the countless hours of work to bring this incredible set piece to our inventory at Flagstaff High School.
A big thank you to our FHS Theater Boosters for supporting our program!
Bianca Fahy for the incredible headshots!
A big thank you to our FHS Theater Boosters for supporting our program!
Bianca Fahy for the incredible headshots!
