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Center Spread Warren Civic Theatre ...............................................14 Warren Community Center ........................................6 Warren Education Association .................................43 Warren Mott High School ........................................67 Warren Woods Christian School Childcare ..............50 Wayne State University Theatre & Dance ................18 WCS Board of Education .........................................32 WCS Office of Curriculum & Instruction ..................47 Wilkerson Elementary ..............................................67 Wood Chiro..............................................................53 Woodmen of the World, Lodge 50 ..........................47 Wunderground Magic ..............................................12 Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons .........................................23 Zapit .........................................................................52 86 You Can’t Take it With You introduces audiences to the freethinking Sycamore family and the mayhem that ensues when their daughter Alice’s fiancé (Tony Kirby) brings his conservative, straight-laced parents to dinner on the wrong night. This hilarious comedy written by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman is timelessly told through these quirky characters of the Sycamore family, who remain full of a sincere zest for life; as they are contrasted by the Kirby family’s world driven by strict schedules and profit margins. During the Sycamore family’s improvised version of dinner, the audience feels the same shock and awe sustained by the Kirbys--who are invited to eat cheap food amidst randomly exploding fireworks, a visit by an ex-Grand Duchess, and a raid by the FBI. Alice now fears that marriage with Tony is out of the question; but Tony knows the Sycamores are right and his own family has it wrong, and he will not give Alice up so easily. Tony Kirby helps Alice (and his parents) to see the beauty and simple wisdom of Grandpa Sycamore spoken proudly to Mr. Kirby about the lucrative job he hates, “You can’t take it with you, you know.” At first the Sycamores may seem mad, but it is not long before we realize that if they are mad, the rest of the world is madder. Chicago, The Musical • February 6 & 7, 2015 Devilish and delightful, Chicago is an indisputable Broadway landmark that seamlessly weaves its satirical story through musical vaudeville numbers. Set in the legendary city during the roaring “jazz hot” 1920s, Chicago tells the story of two rival murderesses locked up in the Cook County Jail. Nightclub star Velma Kelly is serving time for killing her husband and sister after finding the two in a “compromising position”. Driven chorus girl, Roxie Hart, finds herself tossed in the joint for bumping off her boyfriend after years of cheating on her faithful husband, Amos. Velma (jealous of the attention Roxie’s crime receives) enlists the help of prison matron Mama Morton and fasttalking lawyer Billy Flynn--turning these otherwise morbid scenes of crime and punishment into a murder-of-the-week media frenzy; and thus preparing the world for a splashy showbiz comeback. With one great showstopper after the next, John Kander and Fred Ebb’s now-classic score keeps the story moving at a gunshot pace, as the amazing dancers tip their bowler hats in tribute to choreographer Bob Fosse, whose moves are still as steamy today as they were when Chicago first appeared in 1975. For a show that stands chin-deep in dirty deeds, it feels like one helluva good time. Honk! Jr. • March 20 & 21, 2015 HONK! JR. is a musical adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen story The Ugly Duckling. This lively children’s musical follows the character of Ugly from his birth in the nest. With the exception of his mother (Ida) that defends him vehemently, Ugly is rejected by all the barnyard animals, including his fellow ducklings. Feeling rather down on himself, Ugly goes off on a journey of exploration and self-discovery until he makes the realization that being different isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Filled with humor and a message of compassion and understanding, Honk Jr.’s, touching tale incorporates a message of tolerance that is important for children of all ages. Thoroughly Modern Millie • May 15 & 16, 2015 PERSONAL AD DIRECTORY Meghan Andrzejewski ..............................................81 Christina Badia .........................................................80 Sydney Baranski ......................................................77 Brandon Barker ........................................................77 Samantha Boida .......................................................69 Ketura Bradford .......................................................76 Erin Esser.................................................................78 Jillian Evennou ................................................74 & 82 Natalie Gault.............................................................79 Sarah Greenwald......................................................80 Tatyana Hardwick.....................................................75 Christopher Kaifesh .................................................68 Dallas Kieler .............................................................71 Carson Killmar .........................................................70 Nick Lippard.............................................................75 Bernadette Magner...................................................82 You Can’t Take It With You • November 21 & 22, 2014 Grace Marchionda....................................................82 Beth McPherson ......................................................81 Kevin Milhim ............................................................78 Lorena Ndokaj..........................................................79 Brianna Nye .............................................................80 Rosalyn Reese ................................................67 & 75 Ethan Rymiszewski ..................................................81 Abigail Schulte .........................................................76 Casey Selewski ........................................................76 Brittany Tanner ........................................................81 Brendan Tomayko ....................................................72 Melanie Wilking .......................................................73 Miranda Wilking .......................................................73 Level 4 .....................................................................64 The Costume Shop ..................................................85 The Scene Shop .......................................................85 The winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie was the 2002 Broadway season’s most awarded new show! Based on the 1967 Academy Award-winning film, Thoroughly Modern Millie takes you back to the height of the jazz age in New York City in 1922, when “moderns”—including a flapper named Millie—were bobbing their hair, raising their hemlines, entering the workforce, and rewriting the rules of love. This high-spirited musical romp is a delightful valentine to the long-standing spirit of New York City and the people who seek to discover themselves there. Thoroughly Modern Millie tells the story of young hopeful, Millie Dillmount, who comes from Kansas to New York City in search of a new life for herself. Her grand plan is to find a job as a secretary for a wealthy man and then marry him. However, the owner of her dingy hotel kidnaps young girls to sell to the Far East; her wealthy boss is slow in proposing marriage; and the man she actually falls in love with doesn’t have a dime to his name (or so he tells her). Filled with frisky flappers, dashing leading men and a dragon-lady of a villainess audiences will love to hate, Thoroughly Modern Millie is a perfectly constructed evening of madcap merriment. From explosive tap numbers to a Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers-style routine, this is the perfect show for those who love a great show-stopping number. In Millie Dillmount, musical theatre has found a new heroine for the ages in Thoroughly Modern Millie! 3 4 85 Sponsors: “You Can’t Take It With You” Commercial Graphics, Inc. “Honk, Jr.” Extra Credit Union “Chicago” Studios of Michigan “Thoroughly Modern Millie” Hamilton Chevrolet Donations: Lake Pointe Orthodontics Wichlacz Family 84 A Salute to our Family of Sponsors “We are such stuff as dreams are made on.” Over the years, our family of individual and corporate supporters have grown and played an essential role in providing us with the support to make this program the best it can be. It is with your help that we are able to showcase the talents of our students here tonight. The overall quality and diversity of our program would not be possible without the generous support of you and our community. We extend our sincere thanks and pay tribute to those who have made a significant investment in our past, present and future. It is with great pride on behalf of our entire staff that we salute our 2014-2015 sponsors and supporters. Thanks for a great season! Erik E. Hart WCSPA Jonathan Gillespie WCSPA June Wygant WCSPA Nick Osenberg WCSPA 5 Looking forward to another year of outstanding performances! Carter Booster Club 6 83 Grace Marchionda Grace, You are such a joy to us! We love you and are so proud of you. Love, Mom, Dad, Rachael, RJ & Evan To all of our “other” kids: Hannah, Sarah, Kevin, Chris, Maggie, Shelby, Erin & Aireen! Sing your hearts out! Dance like nobody is watching! Shine like the stars you are! We will be waiting for your next moment! Break legs! Love you all, Mama #2 & Dad #2 www.maggianos.com 82 7 Ethan, Always aim higher than the stars. Stay true to your dreams. Work hard and it will all be yours. We are so proud of you. Love, Mom, Dad & Alex Beth, We are so proud of you! Have an amazing senior year! Love, Mom, Scott and Jack 8 81 WCS Performing Artists • Biographies Pinkie, Our tiny dancer has grown into a beautiful, talented young woman. We are very proud of you and hope you fulfill all of your dreams. We love you always, All Ways! Mom & Dad & Dominic Samantha Boida Level 4 Samantha Boida, Senior, SHHS, is a fourth year student at WCSPA. She has been in many shows but usually costumes them. She is currently the costume director and is the president of Troupe 1000. She plans on majoring in costume craft and design. Justin Dale Level 4 Justin Dale, Senior, SHHS, is a fourth year student in WCSPA. As he continues to appreciate the arts he will move to the next academic level, college. Justin plays instruments such as alto and soprano saxophone. He has acted in “Man of La Mancha”, “Dora the Explorer”, and “You Can’t It With You”. He enjoys finding out new information and encompasses a generally uplifting spirit. He is more than ready to move on to the next level of education! Jake DeLeeuw Level 4 Jake De Leeuw, Senior, CHS, is a fourth year student at WCSPA. He is excited for this year’s shows. He is also the best at everything and one day hopes to win a lump sum of cash in the lottery. Natalie Gault Level 4 Natalie Gault, Senior, CHS, is a fourth year student in WCSPA. Her favorite role was playing Tinkerbell in “Peter Pan”. She is also co-costume director of the costume shop. Natalie has loved her time in this program and has made many friends but she is excited to go off to college to pursue theatre. Kaitlynn Gillan Sarah Beth, We’re looking forward to watching you continue to learn and grow while pursuing your dreams this year. Have a blast and enjoy yourself! We love you and are so proud of you! XXOO Mom, Dad, Kayla, Jonathan and Austin 80 Level 4 Kaitlynn Gillan, Senior, CHS, is a fourth year student at WCSPA. Katie is a sound technician and the sound designer for both “You Can’t Take It With You” and “Chicago”. She has also assistant stage managed “Peter Pan” and “Man of La Mancha”. Katie would like to thank her friends and family for all their support. Carson Killmar Level 4 Carson Killmar, Senior, SHHS, is a fourth year student at WCSPA. She has been in many shows both in and out of WCSPA and also been involved in the technical side of theatre. The notable WCSPA shows she performed in include Dora in “Dora the Explorer’s Pirate Adventure”, Phoebe in “As You Like It”, Essie in “You Can’t Take It With You”, and more. She stage managed WCSPA’s production of “Peter Pan” and was the props designer for the Matix Theatre’s production of “Visiting Mr. Green”. She hopes to attend Western Michigan University for Theatre Performance and Stage Management. After college, she would like to move to New York and take her chances in the Big Apple. But for now, she is taking it one show at a time! 9 WCS Performing Artists • Biographies Beth McPherson Level 4 Natalie Gault Our Senior. We are so proud. Enjoy your last year doing what you love with your brother & best friend <3 Lorena Ndokaj Level 4 We love you, Mom & Dad xo Beth McPherson, Senior, CHS, is a fourth year student at WCSPA. Beth enjoys the act of dance and photography. She has been dancing for 14 years. She’s in recreational classes through her studio, Manda’s Rhythm and Dance and use to participate in competitive classes. Beth has performed as a Lost Boy, Twin Two, in Peter Pan, did video projection for Almost, Maine. She was also cast as Dapple and a prisoner in the production of “Man of La Mancha,” a dancer for “Winterfest” freshman, sophomore and junior year, a Pirate Piggy in “Dora! The Explorer: Pirate Adventure”, and was costume crew for Aida. Beth is excited about going to college next year to study dance and photography and looks forward to expanding her knowledge of the performing arts as well as this year’s productions. Lorena Ndokaj, Senior, SHHS, is a fourth year student at WCSPA. She enjoys terrible puns, reading mysteries, and working backstage. She hopes to pursue a BA in theatre and a minor in history. If her career in technical theatre does not pan out, then Lorena will pursue her second dream, becoming a cat-lady at 18. Castille Nieri Level 4 Castille Nieri, Senior, CHS, is a fourth year student at WCSPA. Cassie has danced in almost all areas of dance for 15 years and is a UDA All-American dancer. This is her eighth year acting, and she has been in 15 shows. Cassie is also on the Varsity Dance Team at CHS. This year she is looking forward to expanding her knowledge of the fine arts at WCSPA. Brianna Nye Level 4 Brianna Nye, Senior, WMHS, is a fourth year student at WCSPA and is the only member of her level to come from Warren Mott. Brianna is very active in many different sports and activities like competitive dance at T.M.S.O.D., softball, soccer and cheerleading. She is on the Varsity Cheer Team at WMHS. She is the highest level Varsity senior cheering for her third consecutive year. She plans to attend Tennessee State University or Sienna Heights University after graduating from high school. She plans to study psychology and theatre. Julia Parsina Level 4 Julia Parsina, Senior, SHHS, is a fourth year student at WCSPA. Julia loves all aspects of WCSPA, but most of all enjoys working in the scene shop. She has worked on Scenic Construction for nine different shows and played Celia in “As You Like It”. Julia hopes to attend Michigan State University or the University of Michigan and pursue a career in the medical field. Julia looks forward to her last year in WCSPA. Elizabeth Pecoraro Lorena, We are so proud of all you have done in the years you’ve been here. We love you Liluke! Love, Mom, Dad and Erik Level 4 Elizabeth Pecoraro, Senior, CHS, is a fourth year student at WCSPA. She has performed in three other performances before attending WCPSA. She was in the cast of “Dora” in level one. She was also a Gypsy Dancer in, “Man of La Mancha” and an Indian in “Peter Pan”. She is now cast as Blanche in “Chicago”. Elizabeth has been dancing since she was two. She danced at Gotta Dance Studio, in Sterling Heights. In college, she wants to study teaching and American Sign Language. She hopes to become a teacher when she is older. 10 79 WCS Performing Artists • Biographies To: Kevin Milhim Aye, aye, matie,,, Break a leg! Love you, Mom, Dad & Michael Erin Esser Brittany Tanner Level 4 Brittany Tanner, Senior, CHS, is a fourth year student at WCSPA. She has been dancing since she was three and competing since she was seven. Brittany enjoys working in the costume shop and is excited to work on all the shows this year. She is also looking forward to being Assistant Choreographer in “Chicago”. In college she would like to study dance and veterinary medicine. Carmela Tomassini Level 4 Carmela Tomassini, Senior, CHS, is a fourth year student at WCSPA. Carmela has been in productions such as, “Dora the Explorer Live”, “Winterfest”, “Man of La Mancha”, and “Peter Pan.” Carmela enjoys performing and making people smile. She is looking forward to performing in the upcoming show, “Chicago”. In the future, Carmela would like to pursue a career as a geneticist. Brendan Tomayko Level 4 Brendan Tomayko, Senior, SHHS, is a fourth year student at WCSPA. Brendan is quite fond of WCSPA. He hopes that his last year will be a good one. In the future, he plans on living life to the fullest and making millions of dollars a year. Brendan has had a lot of fun in WCSPA and really enjoys it, but he is ready to graduate and move on with life Autumn VanderLinden Level 4 Autumn VanderLinden, Senior, CHS, is a fourth year student at WCSPA. Autumn has been in many shows like “Dora”, “Winterfest”, “Alice in Wonderland”, “Man of La Mancha” and “Peter Pan”. Autumn’s hobbies also include singing and acting. Autumn hopes to study marketing after high school. Miranda Wilking Level 4 Miranda Wilking, senior, SHHS, is a four year student at WCSPA. Miranda loves spending time with her family and hanging out with her friends. She has been dancing since the age of two and is currently taking lessons at Broadway Dance Academy. She has worked in the area of film, danced with the Joffrey Ballet in “The Nutcracker,” and will be featured on the TV show Dance Moms. She also has her own original songs out and is excited to pursue her love for the arts throughout her life-long journey. We’re so proud to be on this journey with you. You blossom every day. Stand tall, walk with confidence and you can take over the world. Love, Mom & Dad 78 Gnome Level 6 Gnome, Level 6, SHHS. He is excited to make his 6th season debut in “You Can’t Take It With You”. Gnome’s theatre career began at the WCSPA in 2009. He debuted in “Rugrats: A Live Adventure!” inside the basement of the Pickle’s house wearing MSU apparel in honor of the NCAA Final Four. His favorite credits include: Garden Gnome outside Bell’s house in “Beauty and the Beast”, Burglar Gnome peaking through the front window in “Noises Off”, Pirate Gnome aboard the ship in “Dora’s Pirate Adventure”, Radames prized possession Gnome in “Aida”, Corner Gnome by the stairs in “As You Like It”, Imprisoned Gnome behind the second level caging in “Man of La Mancha”, Gnome in the tree line of “Almost Maine”, Lost Boy Gnome on the underground house in “Peter Pan”. Gnome would like to thank Andrew Guay for introducing him to the world of theatre and especially WCSPA. He has yet to be cast in the rest of the season but is confident you will be able to find him in every production. 11 “The name on everybody’s lips is gonna be” Sydney, You’re sassy, dedicated and extremely talented – a true star. We can’t wait to see you shine this season. “Good luck to ya” Mom, Dad, Justin & Parker, Grandpa Richard & Nina, Pap & Gagi, Nanie & Doug, Nana Jo & Grandpa. Brandon Barker Brandon, we are so very proud of you, and Love You bunches. Best of luck this year! Mom, Dad, Alyssa, Macaw, Terry & Bob, Kelly & Kaelyn 12 77 Casey Moira, You make us so proud in all that you do. We are so blessed to have a daughter like you. You bring smiles & laughter to everyday. All our love, Dad & Mom XOXO 76 13 Tatyana Hardwick Rosalyn, Best wishes this year! Much Love, Grandma & Grandpa Break a leg baby girl! This is only the beginning. Enjoy your freshman year and reach for the stars. Love, Your family To Our Favorite Star Nicholas Lippard Sun/Mon: Closed Tues-Thurs: 12 pm-9 pm Fri: 10 am-6 pm Sat: 9 am-4 pm Enjoy your senior year of high school and WCSPA. It has been inspiring to watch you step out of the shadow and into the “SPOTLIGHT”! It has been a pleasure to watch you make the most of your gifts and talents and use them to entertain others. You were born to take center stage! Enjoy what you love to do. Be proud of all that you have accomplished, you are AMAZING!!! Love, Dad, Mom, Devin, Gary and Robert 14 75 WCS Performing Artists • Biographies Eric Balamucki Level 3 Eric Balamucki, Junior, CHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. He is interested in acting. He enjoys everything he does and is looking forward to “Chicago” and “Thoroughly Modern Millie”. Gabriel Balowski Level 3 Gabriel Thomas Balowski, Junior, SHHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. Gabe likes to act, sing, play piano, and play guitar. He has performed as Pig-Pen in the musical “Snoopy!” Chad in the play “Almost Maine”, Robert Mullins in the musical “Peter Pan”, and has been cast as Martin Vanderhof in the play “You Can’t Take It With You” as well as Amos Hart in the musical “Chicago”. He hopes to one day go into theatre as a profession. Keep reaching for the moon Jillian, you just might land on a star! Have loads of fun this year! We are very proud of you! Tons of love, Dad & Mom XOXOXO Sydney Baranski Level 3 Sydney Baranski, Junior, CHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. She has been dancing for twelve years, and is a current dancer at Suzette’s Masters of Dance. She has most recently performed in “Almost, Maine” and was Assistant Choreographer for “Peter Pan”. Sydney is looking forward to performing as Roxie in “Chicago”, and all upcoming WCSPA productions. Brandon Barker Level 3 Brandon Barker, Junior, SHHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. He loves technical theatre. He was Assistant Tech Director (ATD) for “Peter Pan” last year, and is excited to ATD two shows this year. Brandon is very excited to be cast in “Chicago”. Brandon wants to go to either Michigan State or Western Michigan University to study scenic design and technical theatre. Ketura Bradford Level 3 Ketura Bradford, Junior, CHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. She was Violet Grey in her freshman show “Snoopy.” She worked crew for all the shows last season. Ketura likes to sing, act, and is looking forward to working on this seasons shows. Ketura wishes to continue working backstage and is looking forward to her next production with WCSPA. Rebekah Coy Level 3 Rebekah Coy, Junior, SHHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. She is currently on the school’s swim team and does color guard for the school’s marching band. In the past, Rebekah has performed in shows such as “Snoopy!”, “Peter Pan”, and “Shrek: the Musical”. She has also done tech for “Almost, Maine”, “Winterfest”, and “Dora the Explorer Live”. She is currently taking voice lessons and is a student teacher for a musical theatre dance class. In her spare time, Rebekah reads, writes, and loves to spend her spare time with her family, especially her twin sister, Rachel, and her friends. She has also done well in school and had A’s and B’s last year. Rebekah has high expectations for this year and hopes to gain more experience, learn a lot, and have as much fun as possible before she starts her senior year. 74 15 WCS Performing Artists • Biographies Shelby Eppich Level 3 Shelby Eppich, Junior, CHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. She has been dancing since she was 7. Shelby loves to sing. Acting is her favorite aspect of theatre. She can’t thank her family and friends enough for the unconditional love and support, and loves them for all they do. She has played Freida in “Snoopy”, Marvalynn in “Almost Maine”, and Twin #1 in “Peter Pan”. She is thrilled to perform in more shows this year, including her first lead role in “You Can’t Take It With You” as Alice Sycamore. Sarah Gunter Miranda & Melanie Wilking Level 3 Sarah Gunter, Junior, SHHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. She has been doing theatre since the 6th Grade. She most recently played Dragon in “Shrek”, and Eponine in “Les Miserables” both with Sterling Civic Theatre, Peppermint Patty in “Snoopy!” and Rhonda in “Almost, Maine”, and Mrs. Darling in “Peter Pan” with WCSPA, and Ursula in “Little Mermaid Jr.” with Warren Civic Theatre. She hopes to learn as much as she can in her next two years in WCSPA and eventually go into musical theatre in college. Christopher Kaifesh Level 3 Christopher Kaifesh, Junior, SHHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. Christopher has been in over 20 productions with numerous theatre groups. A few of his favorite roles include: Linus in “Snoopy!”(WCSPA), Pinocchio in “Shrek the Musical”(SCT), & Aladdin in “Aladdin Jr.”(WCT). He thanks his family & friends for all their support over the years. Dallas Kieler Level 3 Dallas Kieler, Junior, CHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. She has been dancing since she was two years old. She has participated in “Snoopy”, “Winterfest”, and “Peter Pan”. Dallas is so grateful that her friends and family are there to support her. She is looking forward to being in this season of shows. Margaret King Level 3 Maggie King, Junior, SHHS, is a third year student in WCSPA. She has performing in theatre since the 4th grade, and plans to for the rest of her life. Her most recent role was Curly in “Peter Pan” and she stage managed “Dora the Explorer Live!” She began training in circus performing last year and plans to pursue a career as a professional aerialist in the future. Dallas LaCross Level 3 Dallas LaCross, Junior, CHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. Dallas has come to love all aspects of the performing arts after her first two years in the program. She played the role of Marcie in the musical “Snoopy!” and was on makeup crew for “Man of La Mancha” her first year in the program. During her second year, Dallas performed on trapeze for Starfish Circus, was tech director for “Almost, Maine,” and performed as Nana in WCSPA’s production of “Peter Pan.” She also performed in four numbers for WCSPA’s “Winterfest.” Dallas hopes to work on every show that WCSPA puts on this year, whether it is in the cast or on a crew. 16 We are so proud of the two of you and are continuously amazed by all that you have accomplished. We cannot wait to see what the future holds for you. Miranda, you are coming to the end of this chapter in your life and are so ready to start a new one. May you keep that beautiful smile & continue to inspire the world. 73 WCS Performing Artists • Biographies Kevin Milhim Level 3 Kevin Milhim, Junior, SHHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. He played Charlie Brown in “Snoopy!”, and Steve in “Almost Maine”. In his spare time, he likes to play the trumpet in the school marching band. He also enjoys dance class, Boy Scouts, church groups, voice lessons, and guitar lessons. He plans on going to college and becoming a film actor. Jasmine Misovski Level 3 Jasmine Misovski, Junior, CHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. She was a member of Woodstock’s Flock in “Snoopy!”, and a poi light in “Peter Pan”. She is looking forward to “You Can’t Take It With You” and “Chicago”. She hopes to get a part in “Thoroughly Modern Millie”. Jasmine is going to try new things at WCSPA this year. In the future, Jasmine would like to work in the field of television or become a teacher. Bryce Monroe Level 3 Bryce Monroe, Junior, SHHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. He’s learned a great deal from the staff and students during his years in the program about scenic design and construction. He played the lead role, Snoopy, in “Snoopy!” He’s improving his work ethic and creativity. Also, he’s planning to attend college and major in electronic engineering. Brendan Tomayko Over the years watching you as a young boy playing make believe with all “your guys” and watching you play different characters in your performances during your school years, my most favorite character to watch is you being you growing into an amazing young man. Best wishes to you in your senior year & future. We love you to infinity & beyond. Love, Mom, Dad, Lily & Alex 72 Keara Skoglund Level 3 Keara Skoglund, Junior, WMHS, is a third year student at WCSPA. She has been dancing since she was three years old. Keara spends most of her time reading, listening to music, and dancing. She is very excited for this season. 17 18 71 70 19 Sweet Samantha, We cannot begin to express into words the endless joy you have enlightened and blessed our family with. From your endearing personality to your perseverance and creative accomplishments; we remain in awe, pride, and amazement. May God spread his blessing upon you as you venture into the next journey of your life. We love you to the moon and back! Mom, Dad, Nana, Papa, Christopher, Kelley, Shelbey, Jacob, Aunt Melissa, Uncle Brian, Sean, Ethan, Lexi, Briella and Gia. 20 69 Michigan’s Largest Dealer Suburban Ford of Sterling Heights www.saveoncars.net 586-268-7500 68 21 Rosalyn, Thank you for making our family proud. Have a wonderful year! Love, Mom & Jacob Mitchell Family Dental Affordable Dental Care for the Whole Family 29820 Harper Ave. • St. Clair Shores 586.285.5200 www.mitchellfamilydentistry.com Best Wishes for a Great Season! 22 67 Purchase a Large Pizza of any kind, receive a FREE Cheese Stix or Small Salad 66 23 Best wishes from the Staff and Students of CPC 24 65 WCS Performing Artists • Biographies Meghan Andrzejewski Level 2 Meghan Andrzejewski, Sophomore, CHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. She has been singing, dancing, and acting for ten years. Meghan loves performing and enjoys being on make-up crew. She has played flute since fifth grade. Meghan is looking forward to all of the shows this year and in the future. She would like to pursue a career in performing. Christina Badia Good Luck for another great season WCSPA Performers” ~ from The Cousino High School Staff and Administration Level 2 Christina Badia, Sophomore, CHS, is a second year student at WCPSA. Christina has performed in multiple shows including, “Alice in Wonderland”, “Seussical the Musical” and “The Little Mermaid”. She has also stage managed “You Can’t Take it With You”. In the future, she hopes to be a professional stage manager. Celestina Barash Level 2 Celestina Barash, Freshman, Sophomore, is a second year student at WCSPA. Celestina loves Christmas, the outdoors, and baking. She likes to read in her free time. Celestina hopes to go into the Medical Field in the future. Go Patriots! Aireen Bartolome Level 2 Aireen Bartolome, Junior, CHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. She was in her school and church choir for two years in the Philippines. Aireen was a part of shift crew of “Peter Pan” and is currently an Assistant Technical Director for “You Can’t Take It With You.” She is looking forward to expanding her knowledge of theatre in WCSPA. Aireen is interested in majoring in the medical field and maybe minoring in technical theater in her college years. Brooke Beebe Level 2 Brooke Beebe, Sophomore, CHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. Brooke loves to sing, dance, and act. She was cast in “Dora the Explorer” and “Chicago” and has also been in several plays at her church. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends. In the future, Brooke wants to be an anesthesiologist or a gynecologist. Thomas Brown Level 2 Thomas Brown, Junior, SHHS is a returning Level 2 student who was excited to come back. Thomas is eager to start “Chicago” and to work the other shows. His favorite part of the program is dance and when he isn’t working, Thomas enjoys hanging out with his manager/ best friend Jude. Lol :) 64 25 WCS Performing Artists • Biographies Makyah Coleman Level 2 Makyah Coleman, Sophomore, CHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. Makyah enjoys artistic things such as drawing, photography, dancing, acting and singing. Makyah was cast as The Map in “Dora the Explorer” here at WCSPA and enjoyed the experience. She has a long background of singing and dancing, and plans to continue. Makyah rehearses and performs with “Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit” and truly loves it. In the future, she plans on being a professional singer and or musical producer. Halle Burke Level 2 Halle Burke, Senior, CHS is a second year student at WCSPA. Halle has been in a few shows including “High School Musical” and “Dora the Explorer”. Besides singing and acting, she loves writing and hopes to make a career out of it after college. Halle is looking forward to spending her senior year with her friends at WCSPA. Aleja Ellis Level 2 Aleja Ellis, Sophomore, SHHS is a second year student at WCSPA. She enjoys singing and acting. After high school, she plans to move to L.A. and go to the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising for costume or fashion design. Aleja enjoys WCSPA because she likes to entertain people with her gregarious personality. Erin Esser Level 2 Erin Esser, Sophomore, SHHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. Erin has seven years of gymnastics experience and has been a part of several other sports, such as swimming, and has achieved a black belt in Choi Kwong Do. Currently, she is part of the SHHS Marching Band Stallions as a member of the color guard. Erin is looking forward to her many adventures in WCSPA to come, including assistant stage managing “Chicago”. Jillian Evennou Level 2 Jillian Evennou, Sophomore, SHHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. Jillian has been in a few shows at the Warren Civic Theatre including “Beauty and the Beast”, “Shrek the Musical”, “Willy Wonka”, and “Aladdin.” Jillian has wanted to be in theatre since she was 3 years old. In the future, she wants to pursue a career on Broadway. Friends and Family Messages MACKENNA, GOOD LUCK. WE KNOW YOU WILL BE GREAT. LOVE, GRAMCRACKER AND PAPA HANNAH, YOU’RE AMAZING AND WE’RE SO PROUD OF YOU! XOXO, MOM & GRANDMA! Jason, have a great year at WCSPA and have fun!! Lots of love, Dad Julia, have a great fourth year of WCSPA! Love, Mom and Dad KETURA LEAUDREY BRADFORD YOU BEAUTIFUL SOUL, STAY WONDERFUL! MAHAL KITA - AB Sasha, you are the bee’s knees and you will do amazing this year! - Madre We are so proud of you Shelby Eppich. Love, Mom, Dad, and Buddy, and Romeo. YOU’VE GROWN WITH EACH NEW PERFORMANCE SHELBY. YOU MAKE ME PROUD. LUV COCO Best of Luck Meghan and have fun this year. Love, Grandma WAY TO GO ERIN! WE LOVE YOU! Lots of love, The Sandlins BEST OF LUCK JAKE, ENJOY ANOTHER GREAT YEAR OF SHOWS. LOVE, AUNT DENISE LOVE YOU JAKE. GOOD LUCK THIS YEAR. LOVE, AUNT SHARON CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 1ST YEAR. REACH FOR THE STARS DEJA. LOVE MOM & DAD Nate Everett Level 2 Nate Everett, Junior, SHHS, is a first year student in WCSPA. Before Nate switched from Stevenson High School to Sterling Heights High School, she was in three productions “Comedy Night”, “Romeo and Juliet”, and “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying”. Nate also has done commercials and has sung songs for various occasions outside of school. Nate loves being a performer and dreams of being one of the best performers of all time. 26 MEGAN P WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU. HAVE FUN YOUR 2ND YEAR. WE LOVE YOU. MOM & DAD The lullaby of Broadway is calling! Best of luck on a great season! Love, D 63 WCS Performing Artists • Biographies Friends and Family Messages LOVE YOU, BREAK A LEG! GO MAMA! LOVE, HEATHER, TERRY AND MADDIE RAMSEY Alexis Rose, Enjoy your Level 1 year! Love you, Mom, Dad, Aaron & Grandma NICK, YOUR CREATIVITY AND TALENT WILL ASSURE YOU A GREAT YEAR. LOVE, GRANDY WE LOVE YOU CASEY SELEWSKI. LOVE THE SELEWSKI FAMILY. AUDREY, WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH & YOU’RE OUR SHINY PENNY! XO, MOM & GRANDMA BGC, YOU ALL ROK MY SOX! SQUAD FOR DAYS! LOVE YOU XOXO PROUD OF ALL YOU HAVE DONE! GOOD LUCK & MUCH SUCCESS! TOM & CAROLYN RILEY WE LOVE YOU NICK! GOOD LUCK ON YOUR FIRST YEAR! LOVE, NANA AND JESSIE ELIZABETH P WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU. ENJOY YOUR LAST YEAR. WE LOVE YOU, MOM & DAD Mykail Flinoil Level 2 MyKail Flinoil, Sophomore, SHHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. MyKail loves to listen to music and dance a little. MyKail’s favorite thing to do is listening to music while doing anything. In the future, she looks forward to starting a dance studio after high school and going to college at hopefully either Oakland or Western University, just like her father. Donte Foster Level 2 Donte Foster, Sophomore, SHHS is a second year student at WCSPA. Donte loves performing in any area. Donte also is the hype man/mc for the SHHS pep rally! He has been in several plays including “Sister Act”. He also enjoys singing a lot and being a comedian. Donte lives in the costume shop where he is doing what he loves, sewing! He is a very outspoken, out-going boy and a natural born leader. Michael Gault Level 2 Michael Gault, Junior, CHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. Michael has been in a few plays including “You Can’t Take It With You”. Michael is a very hardworking student and constructs the sets for the plays and musicals for WCSPA. He is even Assistant Technical Director for “Chicago”. Michael’s hobbies are watching movies and playing football. He is also an Eagle Scout. Michael would like to pursue a career in the movie industry. Briyona Ghanem Level 2 Briyona Ghanem, Sophomore, SHHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. Briyona has performed in various plays and attended many dance classes. Her love is playing sports and singing. She is looking forward to a flourishing career at WCSPA with many more years to come. CONGRATS HALLE ON ANOTHER WCSPA YEAR! WE LOVE YOU, AUNT BECKY & UNCLE TOM BRIANNA, BEST OF LUCK ON YOUR SENIOR YEAR! YOU’RE A STAR! O O O O LOVE AUNT CHAR NICK - LOVE YOU SO MUCH! HAVE A BLAST “DOIN’ WHAT YOU DO” MAMA PEACHES XOXO WISHING YOU THE BEST OF LUCK WITH YOUR 1ST YEAR IN WCSPA LOVE, CHRIS & VITA WE LOVE YOU MACKENNA! LIVE YOUR DREAMS, YOU CAN DO IT, WE BELIEVE IN YOU M & D MACKENNA, U R JUST AWESOME! WE LOVE U! UNCLE KURT, AUNT HOLLEY & ELLY Sarah Greenwald Level 2 Sarah Greenwald, Sophomore, SHHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. She has been dancing for 12 years and has always loved performing. Sarah is a former dancer for the NBA Pistons Mob Squad Dance Team and has been in several different dance shows/videos, along with backup dancing for several artists such as Flo Rida. She also loves singing and acting. Sarah is looking forward to her future years in WCSPA and hopes to be in the entertainment industry after school. Adrian Harrell Level 2 Adrian Harrell, Sophomore, CHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. Adrian has been a part of shows like “Schoolhouse Rock” and “Dora’s Pirate Adventure.” He has also trained in the Opera House in the Create and Perform program. Adrian loves videogames and listening to music in his spare time. He hopes to train his voice and become a better dancer in WCSPA. Break a leg Kirby! 62 27 WCS Performing Artists • Biographies Gabrielle Hurst Level 2 Gabrielle Hurst, Sophomore, SHHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. She has done competitive dancing for 9 years and wants to pursue her dancing career. She wants go to Michigan University for dance after high school and start a commercial dance career as well. Friends and Family Messages Shelby - Blow ‘em away like you always do. I love you sour milk - Christopher Good luck to all my WCSPA students, past and present. You are awesome! Mrs. Alt :-) Brianna Kubiak Level 2 Brianna Kubiak, Sophomore, CHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. She has been performing since she was 3 years old, and she is so excited for the WCSPA shows this year. Last year she was in WCSPA’s production of “Dora’s Pirate Adventure” as Isa. Brianna makes videos and plays many instruments in her spare time. No Day But Today - RENT Best of luck at your second year of WCSPA! Love, Sam, Jake, and Anthony HAVE A WONDERFUL YEAR! THIS IS A GREAT PROGRAM. KEEP IT GOING. Jasmin Kudakwashe Level 2 Jasmin Kudakwashe, Sophomore, WMHS, is a second year at WCSPA. She has danced for 6 years and is here for dance and acting. She is looking forward to being a crew member and hopes to be a dentist after high school. Opportunity is not a lengthy visitor - Into the Woods CARSON - YOU ARE LOVED FOR ALL THAT YOU ARE, HAVE BEEN AND WILL BE. LUV YOU, MOM WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU, OUR DARLING HALLE! LOVE YOU FOREVER, NANA AND PAPA. Nick Lippard Level 2 Nicholas Lippard, Senior, Cousino is a second year student at WCSPA. Nicholas loves to entertain and is excited to be part of the WCSPA program and all it has to offer. Nicholas has played a Pirate Piggy in “Dora the Explorer” and he is looking forward to playing Mr. De Penna in “You Can’t Take It With You” in the fall. Nicholas has assisted with the technical side of theatre. Aside from theatre, Nicholas is an Eagle Scout who enjoys playing the piano, singing, being part of the Marching Band, Cross Country, listening to music and doing magic tricks. Nicholas plans to make the best of his last year of WCSPA enjoying the time with his fellow WCSPA students and teachers. Nicholas would like to thank his family for their encouragement! Stephanie Maltese Level 2 Stephanie Maltese, Senior, CHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. Stephanie enjoys singing and has been doing it since she was very young. She made her WCSPA acting and singing debut in “Dora the Explorer: Live!” as Tico. Stephanie also played Dorothy in “Dorothy in Wonderland”. Stephanie plans on attending a college near home studying musical theatre and English. Then plans on making her way to New York for her final years of schooling. Erin, you are flawless and I hope Blue Ivy grows up to be like you. Beyonce BEST OF LUCK TO A CREATIVE KID Y BAJOUWA, WEST AND WEYHRAUCH GABRIEL BALOWSKI HAVE A GREAT AND BLESED YEAR. LOVE GRANDMA, MOM, DON, & PATTI TO ALL WHO LOVE THE THEATRE, BREAK A LEG! MRS. HARTEL, COUSINO Alice & Tony now, but best friends forever. I love you Christopher! ~ Shelby Brendan, I Love You. You are a star. Love, John Travolta Alyssa Marchi Level 2 Alyssa Marchi, Sophomore, SHHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. Alyssa has done many shows like “CATS” and “Seussical The Musical”. Alyssa is on the cheer team for Sterling Heights High School. Alyssa hopes to attend the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee. 28 SHELBY, I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE ALL YOU DO THIS YEAR. I LOVE YOU. T.T. GOOD LUCK JILLIAN! WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! Y THE CHAMBE 61 WCS Performing Artists • Biographies Friends and Family Messages GOOD LUCK, CONGRATS, & ALL THAT JAZZ! ;) LOVE, THE FAMILY OF ALL FAMILIES :) Grace Marchionda Level 2 Grace Marchionda, Sophomore, WMHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. Grace has done theatre before at the Warren Civic Theatre. She was in WCSPA’s “Dora the Explore” production last year. Christopher, We are so proud of how far you have come! <3 Sissy & Ryan IT IS A PLEASURE TO CUT THE TD’S HAIR. GOOD LUCK ON THE SEASON. AT LEAST YOU TRIED PRESTON!! ~ Love, Desire’ Desire Martinez Level 2 Desire Martinez, Junior, SHHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. Desire plays piano, ukulele, and guitar. This is her eighth year dancing. Her favorite role was playing Toulouse in “The Aristocats, Jr.”. She is looking forward to what the future holds. HALLE, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE OUR SHINING STAR. LOVE YOU, MOM, DAD, AND ANDREW! TO THE SQUAD: YOU’RE ALL INSANELY TALENTED AND SUPER FUNNY. XOXO, HALLE! Celestina, YOU ARE THE BRIGHTEST STAR! SHINE ON! LOVE, MOM AND DAD! To our ‘Superstar’ Kevin Mazur, an amazing young man. Love, Mom & Dad Sarah, I love you and I’m so proud of you. You’re a star! XOXO “Mama” <3 Dear Meghan, I love you, you are so talented. Break both legs. +Pirate Piggy Kevin, Congrats on the amazing roles this year! Have fun dying, Fred! - Bri Dear Bri, You better not fail at turning the wheel this year! Love, Kevin Whatever you are, be a good one. Good Luck, The Gomolas Hannah, I love you beneath a moonless sky, second star to the right - Jillian Y WE LOVE YOU KYAH! ONLY WHAT YOU DO FOR CHRIST WILL LAST! CONGRATS MOM & DAD Stay focused, work hard and have fun! Mr. Buford, Assistant CHS 60 Kevin Mazur Level 2 Kevin Mazur, Sophomore, SHHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. Kevin was Diego in “Dora the Explorer” and worked a spot light in “Peter Pan”. Kevin has been cast in over 25 shows with roles such as the Cat in the Hat in “Seussical JR,” Scuttle in “The Little Mermaid,” He does theatre at Warren Civic, Stagecrafters, and Sterling Civic. He has played trumpet for three years and taught himself piano. He is excited to be a part of “You Can’t Take It With You” and to get shot in “Chicago”. Sasha McCullom Level 2 Sasha McCullom, Junior, CHS, is a second year student in WCSPA. When she was 8, she played a sheep herder in “Where is Simon Shepard?” and has loved the stage since. She enjoys poetry and loves to read. In her spare time, Sasha enjoys eating and sleeping ‘n stuff. Sasha is looking forward to “You Can’t Take It With You” and “Chicago”. Erin Michon Level 2 Erin Michon, Sophomore, SHHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. She has performed in numerous shows, such as “Hairspray,” “Annie,” and “The Music Man.” She is currently a colorguard for the SHHS Marching Band and has been a student at Premier Dance for multiple years. She enjoys volleyball, softball, football, and wrestling. Erin hopes to become a nurse anesthetist after college. She is ecstatic to work with everyone for another fantastic year. Davi Murray Level 2 Davi Murray, Sophomore, CHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. Davi has been dancing since she was six years old at Detroit Windsor Dance Academy. She has performed at the Opera House and Music Hall. She is looking forward to become stronger as an actor and dancer in WCSPA. 29 WCS Performing Artists • Biographies Daysia Parham Level 2 Daysia Parham, Sophomore, SHHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. DJ has loved singing since she was 2. DJ worked backstage in Stacy J. Productions, plays alto saxophone, and has been in competitions since the 7th grade. She also likes to chill and just hang out with friends. Friends and Family Messages NICK LIPPARD HAVE A GREAT SENIOR YEAR, BE AWESOME! LOVE, GRANDPA & GRANDMA Nick Lippard - Have a wonderful senior year in WCSPA! - The Spressers Megan Pecoraro Level 2 Megan Pecoraro, Sophomore, CHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. Megan has been in several plays in elementary school and outside of school. She danced at Gotta Dance Studio with a competitive team and has been dancing since she was four. Megan is currently on the Cousino varsity dance team. Megan would like to pursue her college dreams at Duke University and is looking forward to being a part of the WCSPA family. Spencer Price Level 2 Spencer Price, Sophomore, CHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. She is on the JV Dance Team at Cousino High School and has been dancing since she was 3 years old. She was cast as a pirate piggy her freshmen year in “Dora Live” and is now looking forward to her second year to perform and participate in WCSPA performances. Good luck to all the Seniors! I love you! - Christina B. BEST OF LUCK MEGHAN ON ALL OF YOUR ARTISTIC ENDEAVORS! CINDY LEEMON WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU, MARKO, WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH. MOM, DAD, AND MILENA! Alright Alright Alright! Glad to see you pursuing your dreams. - James F. WE ARE SO VERY PROUD OF YOUR PARTICIPATION IN WCSPA. LOVE, MOM, DAD, & JOHNNY! Go Get ‘em Jasmine! Love, Lile :-) Sotabdi Ray Level 2 Sotabdi Ray, Sophomore, WMHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. She has been singing since she was 6 years old. Last year, she was in Dora. She can’t wait until “Thoroughly Modern Millie”. WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU HANNAH KAY! LOTS OF LOVE, GRANDMA & GRANDPA SKIERSKI YOU HAVE WORKED SO HARD AND I KNOW YOU KNOW I’M VERY PROUD OF YOU - DEAN S GOOD LUCK THIS YEAR HANNAH KAY! WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH! XOXO MOM & OLIVIA J Rosalyn Reese Level 2 Rosalyn Reese, Sophomore, SHHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. She enjoys reading, writing, and watching movies. She is excited to work on many shows this year. Good luck this year Meghan! Remember, Shrek is love, Shrek is life. Rdawg & C-lo LOVE YOU JAKE BLUE! LOVE, MOM, DAD, MYLES & ELWOOD Break a leg Sarah! Love you. Dad & Sherri Ethan Rymiszewski Level 2 Ethan Rymiszewski, Sophomore, SHHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. Ethan has performed in several theatrical productions, including “Oliver” as Oliver, “Big” as Little Josh, and more. Ethan also does All-star Cheerleading at Vizion Allstars, and enjoys working in the costume shop! 30 YOU’RE THE BEST SISTER A GIRL COULD HAVE! KEEP DOING YOU BOO! LOVE, NIKKI Marko, I’m so proud of you! Congrats on the roles! Razzle Dazzle THEM! - Bri 59 WCS Performing Artists • Biographies Friends and Family Messages HAVE A GREAT YEAR! WE LOVE YOU SPENCER LEE! LOVE, PAPA, GRANDMA, & GRANDPA ED Hannah Skierski Level 2 Hannah Skierski, Sophomore, CHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. She has been acting since she was 7. Hannah has performed in a total of twelve shows including “All Shook Up,” “Wizard of Oz,” and “Bye, Bye Birdie.” Hannah is looking forward to her second year at WCSPA and all WCSPA has to offer. She plans to major in musical theatre when she is older. NICK, ENJOY EVERY MINUTE OF SENIOR YEAR. YOU’RE A STAR TO US! LOVE, JER & AMY WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU NIYAH! LOVE MOM & YOUR SISTERS BUENA SUERTE! -SRAS. ALT, FOX, SCHADE, SCHMIDT Y YOUSIF YOUR TALENT IS ENDLESS AND YOUR PASSION FOR LIFE AMAZES ME! LOVE, AUNT MARY May the sound of music & laughter, fill your heart, for forever after. Lidia Smith Corey Turner MALEN, BREAK A LEG. WE ARE PROUD OF YOU. LOVE MOM, DAD, ERIC & JONPAUL Jason Break a Leg! We are Proud of You. Love, Uncle Roy and Stephanie SHELBY, HERE’S TO A GREAT YEAR AT WCSPA. I’M PROUD & LOVE YOU. EPPICH GMA Level 2 Corey Turner, Junior, SHHS, is in his first year of WCSPA. He loves this program. Even though it is his first year in this program, he is a Level 2 student. Corey is a dancer and choreographer for the Detroit Pistons Mob Squad. He has also danced for several artists. He can’t wait for the years to come in WCSPA. DALLAS, MAY YOUR STAR SHINE AS BRIGHT AS YOU! LOVE, UNCLE MATT & THE FAMILY We love you and are so proud of you Dallas! Love Uncle Vern and Aunt Gingy Level 2 Lidia Smith, Sophomore, WMHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. She enjoys being with family and friends, going home and waiting for texts that haven’t arrived… (still waiting). Lidia is looking forward to working on all the upcoming shows. She is hoping to become a location scout in the future. Marko Stanojevic Level 2 Marko Stanojevic, Sophomore, CHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. Marko is very excited to play Boris Kolekhov in this year’s production of “You Can’t Take It With You”, and Billy Flynn in “Chicago - The Musical”. Marko has been dancing since age 3 and he also loves to sing. Marko is excited for the upcoming years in WCSPA and plans to go to college for theatre. Preston Vaisanen Level 2 Preston Vaisanen, Sophomore, CHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. He is very excited to be in “You Cant Take It With You” this year. As well as crewing the shows this year. He is assistant technical director for “Honk Jr.” Have a great senior year on the stage doing what you love, Nana and Papa H! LOOK OUT BROADWAY, Jillian is on her way!! Love you, Gramma, Grampa & Auntie XO Our leading lady Jillian, you shine! Love you! Uncle Mike & Uncle Joe Y Y 58 Audrey Warren Level 2 Audrey Warren, Sophomore, CHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. This year she’s so thrilled to play Penny in “You Can’t Take It With You.” She has played a lead part in a school play at her old school. She also can not wait to take advantage of the program this year. In her spare time, Audrey likes doing Girl Scouts and drawing. 31 WCS Performing Artists • Biographies Melanie Wilking Level 2 Melanie Wilking, Sophomore, SHHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. Melanie has been dancing since she was three years old, and she continues to pursue her love for dance. She will be featured on the television series “Dance Moms” as a featured dancer. She also has original songs out, and she is continuing to explore her love for music. Melanie has dreams of becoming an entertainer and is excited to learn more in WCSPA to help her reach her dreams. Isabelle Wither Level 2 Isabelle Wither, Sophomore, CHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. Isabelle has been playing clarinet for four years. She was a butterfly in last year’s performance of “Dora the Explorer” and she crewed make-up for “Peter Pan”. In her spare time, she plays soccer and volleyball. She is looking forward to crewing make-up this year in WCSPA and spending another year being a part of the WCSPA family. Alina Zhuravel Level 2 Alina Zhuravel, Junior, WMHS, is a second year student at WCSPA. She loves to dance, act, and crew stage make-up. Alina is in the Echoes of Ukraine dance ensemble and on the WMHS competitive cheer team. Friends and Family Messages Nick - The best is yet to come, baby! Peggy, Paul, Stuart, Rebecca (and Bruno) Who is a STAR? She is by far! Go get ‘em Jillian! Love, Aunt Debi & Uncle Jack Beth, We’re so proud of you! Love Aunt Wendy, Uncle Nate, Grayson & Everett We are so proud of you! Best of Luck and dreams come true xo Emma & Olivia Brandon, We hope you have a great year! We’re so proud of you! Your Family Y TO ONE OF MY FAVORITE PEOPLE IN THE WORLD! I’M VERY PROUD. LOVE, UNCLE MIKE SO PROUD OF EVERYTHING YOU DO DALLAS! YOU ARE SO TALENTED. LOVE, MOM & DAD Jason Shoot for the Stars! We are Proud of you. Love, Mom & Grandma JillJill, I love you so much. Sing it! Always sisters. Love Laneyboo!&Honeybee Cassie-Hope your Senior Year rocks as much as you do! Love Mom and Dad Make it a GREAT Year Eric! We are very proud of you! Love, Mom, EJ & Daniel So proud of you Sami! Love you to the moon and back Mom SHINE ON SPENCER! LOVE YOU SO MUCH! XOXO, MOM, DAD, AND ETHAN Best of Luck Spencer Lee Price! Love you, Grandma & Grandpa Price 32 57 Best wishes to all performers 56 33 5965 Livernois Troy, MI 48098 Give us a call at (248) 828-8485 Fax: (248) 828-9731 34 55 WCS Performing Artists • Biographies Zena Azo Level 1 Zena Azo, Freshman, WMHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. She was in band from 5th grade to 8th grade, and participated in one talent show. She loves music with all her heart. She says it speaks to her. “Music gets me through life,” she also says. She came to WCSPA because of singing. Singing is something she really loves. She wants her voice to become stronger and for it to speak. Savanah Barnes Level 1 Savanah Barnes, Junior, WMHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Savanah loves dance and art. Her favorite thing about WCSPA so far is learning about theatre history. She looks forward to dancing in the spring show. Robert Buford Level 1 Robert Buford, Junior, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. He is the piano player for jazz band and plays the alto sax in marching band. He used to sing in recitals. He’s on the varsity wrestling team and he used to do gymnastics. Mary Burley Level 1 Mary Burley, Freshman, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. She came into the program for dance. She has danced for three years doing jazz and lyrical. She spends some of her free time doing color guard. She loves to read and hang out with friends. Her first show will be “Honk Jr.” Mackenna Byrd Level 1 Mackenna Byrd, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Mackenna loves acting and tech. She has been in band for five years. She is excited to be involved with the program and to learn more about the arts. Hayley Christiansen Level 1 Hayley Christiansen, Freshman, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. She hopes to continue her academics in WCSPA and to improve her acting skills. She has been in plays such as “Tarzan” and “Cats”. She is looking forward to doing “Honk Jr.” 54 35 WCS Performing Artists • Biographies Madison Crabtree Level 1 Madison Crabtree, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. She has been singing since she was five. She plays guitar, bass guitar, ukulele, and trumpet. When she grows up, she would like to attempt to be a musician. Until then, she plans on improving her acting, singing, and dancing skills. Andrea Denis Level 1 Andrea Marie Denis, Sophomore, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Andrea loves to sing and play the piano. She is on the JV volleyball team. She has taken piano lessons and singing lessons for three years. She is looking forward to her upcoming years with WCSPA. Camryn Floyd Level 1 Cammy Floyd, Freshman, WMHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. She has been in the shows “The Titanic”, “The Grinch”, and “Martin Luther King”. She hopes to dance a lot in WCSPA because she enjoys it. She also enjoys going on Twitter. She has been dancing at TMSOD since she was three, this is her 12th year! When she grows up she wants to be a lawyer. McKenzie Ford Level 1 McKenzie Ford, Freshman, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. McKenzie loves tech theatre; she also loves track and cheer. When she graduates high school, she wants to study to become an OB/GYN. Sydni Foster Level 1 Sydni Foster, Sophomore, WMHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. She likes singing and music; she used to play the violin. She looks forward to this year’s shows. When she grows up she hopes to be a professional musician. Jacyln Glodich Level 1 Jaclyn Glodich, Freshman, WMHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Jacyln enjoys photography, filmmaking, and cheer. Jaclyn’s favorite subject is English because she loves reading and writing. Her friends and family mean everything to her. 36 53 WCS Performing Artists • Biographies Geetika Guha Level 1 Geetika Guha, Freshman, WMHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Geetika is in love with dancing, specifically a special type of dancing called Bharatanatyam, Indian classical dance. She loves to make people laugh and be fierce. Geetika likes to study chemistry; hopefully she will be a chemist. Tatyana Hardwick Level 1 Tatyana Hardwick, Freshman, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. When she was in sixth grade she was cast as the Queen in “Cinderella”. She has participated in two other shows; “Aladdin” and “Oliver Twist”. Tatyana has been dancing for six years and is currently dancing at Gotta Dance Studio. She also enjoys playing volleyball. Her goal this year is to continue acting and dancing. Deniro Issa Level 1 Deniro Issa, Freshman, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. The reason he auditioned for WCSPA was to take his acting to the next level. In his free time, he enjoys roller skating. His future plans are to major in theatre after high school and then move to California. Daniel Jaworski Level 1 Daniel Jaworski, Sophomore, WMHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. He is looking forward to participating in as many shop calls as possible. He would like to get better at singing and acting and be more comfortable in front of crowds. Lily Juncaj Level 1 Lily Juncaj, Freshman, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. She came into the program to sing, act, and dance. She danced for about seven years. She loves to sing in her free time. Jason Kazmierczak Level 1 Jason Kazmierczak, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Jason is a very musical person. He has played the trumpet since 5th grade and is doing marching band this year. He has been in several elementary plays. He also takes private singing lessons. Jason is really excited to be in the WCSPA program. He hopes to learn more to improve his future career. 52 37 WCS Performing Artists • Biographies Bernadette Magner Level 1 Bernadette Magner, Freshman, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Bernadette is very excited to be a part of WCSPA. She has been singing since before she could talk. She has been performing since her dad put her on stage at the age of five. Her first show she ever did was “Oliver!” She enjoys special effects, creating costumes, and appearing on stage. She can’t wait for her upcoming years in WCSPA. Nicolas Manuel Level 1 Nicolas Manuel, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Nicolas has never done theatre before. He danced for nine years and played piano for seven years. He would like to pursue a profession in either the medical or entertainment field. Niyah McCree Level 1 Niyah McCree, Senior, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. When she was a sophomore, she was an understudy for the show ‘The Imaginary Invalid”. In her free time, she loves to paint. Next year she hopes to go to college and major in psychology and minor in drama. She hopes to find a job in the psychology field, but act aside of that. Freda Monroe Level 1 Freda Monroe, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Freda has played various roles in several productions, including JoJo in “Seussical the Musical” and Lin in “Mulan”. She likes to sing, act, dance, and sleep. She wants to be a successful internet personality. Shamis Naim Level 1 Shamis Naim, Freshman, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Shamis loves to act and sing. She is very excited to be a part of WCSPA. She participates in performances for her church. She enjoys improv, creating costumes, and having her own style. Jennifer Nguyen Level 1 Jennifer Nguyen, Freshman, WMHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Jeninifer loves to dance and sing. She likes to make others smile. WCSPA is helping her break out of her shell. Her favorite sport is soccer. She likes to play around with make-up, and create/design clothing. Her teachers call her Jenny and her friends call her Jennifer. When she grows up she plans on being the vocalist in a band with the stage name “Triple J”. 38 51 WCS Performing Artists • Biographies Katrina O’Higgins Level 1 Katrina O’Higgins, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Katrina has never done theatre, but always was interested in the behind-the-scenes aspects such as makeup, costumes, etc. She has Polish danced for PWA for 12 years and done dances all the way from traditional Polish to ballet and tap. She has been playing the baritone saxophone for 5 years and started in the marching band this year. She is excited to learn new things for the upcoming year! John Perkins Level 1 John Perkins, freshman, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. John loves to act and sing. He participated in some plays when he was younger. He also took dance and singing classes. When John grows up, he wants to be an AWESOME actor. Aaron Pfund Level 1 Aaron Pfund, Junior, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Aaron wishes to improve his acting skills this year. He would like to play a dramatic role. He wants to learn about playwriting and movie scripts and become a director. Nicholas Pietras Level 1 Nicholas Pietras, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Nick loves to do theatre and sports. He plays tennis and baseball. He has been to many acting and improv camps and plans on doing more. Nick is known as Peaches by his friends who he plays airsoft and does parkour with. He is looking forward to WCSPA this year. Jake Price Level 1 Jake Price, Freshman, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Jake is looking forward to working in the costume shop and learning costume design. His goal is to work in the costume shop for all of the WCSPA shows this year. Jazmine Ray Level 1 Jazmine Ray, Sophomore, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Jazmine’s first love is dance. She has been active in dance for 13 years. Her first theatre performance will be “Honk Jr.”. 50 39 WCS Performing Artists • Biographies Alexis Rose Level 1 Alexis Rose, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Alexis is so excited to be starring in her first musical, “Honk Jr.”. She has been dancing for 12 years and attends Fusion Dance Academy. In her elementary school, she starred in four plays. Alexis enjoys playing softball, swimming, and watching movies. She hopes to learn more about theatre and how the business works. Abigail Schulte Level 1 Abigail Schulte, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Abigail has been in choir and many plays since elementary school. She plans on working on set design and singing. Her goal for this year is to make everyone smile. Casey Selewski Level 1 Casey Selewski, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Casey loves theatre and the atmosphere at WCSPA. She was in a play about the 13 colonies when she was in 5th grade. She is on the Cousino Swim Team. In her future, she would love to go into the medical field, but still keep an interest in performing arts. Deja Shipp Level 1 Deja Shipp, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Deja has been dancing for 10 years. She has done ballet, jazz, praise, hip hop, tap, and lyrical. She loves to sing. She is currently in the Detroit Children’s Choir and has been for seven years. She sang at a Tigers game in the summer of 2014. When Deja grows up she wants to be a dancer and singer on Broadway. Courtney Skrinner Level 1 Courtney Skrinner, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Courtney has been dancing since she was three years old. She currently dances at Tina Marie’s Dance Studio. She’s been taking acting lessons for years and has worked on a couple of short films which she helped do the makeup for. When she graduates she wants to pursue a career as a special effects makeup artist. Ari Smith Level 1 Ari Smith, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Ari is excited to be doing WCSPA because it is a lot of fun and there is a lot to learn. He feels blessed to be in a program like WCSPA because there aren’t many schools that have specific classes in the performing arts. 40 49 WCS Performing Artists • Biographies Cierra Spangler Level 1 Cierra Spangler, Freshman, WMHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Cierra likes to sing and play the piano, she also enjoys reading and going on Twitter. In the future, she wants to be a journalist. Amelia Stovall Level 1 Amelia Stovall, Sophomore, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Amelia likes to sing, and she was in choir. She was also on varsity dance for a year. In the future, Amelia wants to be a professional singer and actress. Malen Taylor Level 1 Malen Taylor, Freshman, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Malen has done over eight shows at Warren Civic Theatre; her most recent role is The Genie in “Aladdin Jr.”. Her favorite roles were Violet in “Willy Wonka Jr.” and Young Terk in “Tarzan”. In her spare time, she likes to do improv at Go Comedy Improv Theatre. Malen hopes to pursue theatre in the future. Savannah Ternullo Level 1 Savannah Ternullo, Sophomore, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. She is interested in singing, acting, and technical theatre. She loves to sing, play instruments, and write songs. She has been in “The Wizard of Oz”, “Cinderella”, “Les Miserables”, and “Shrek the Musical”. Racquel Tompkins Level 1 Racquel Tompkins, Freshman, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Racquel has danced for seven years at Gotta Dance Studio. She also sings and has been in a dance competition of all ages and won 2nd place. She plays basketball and volleyball. Racquel taught herself basic gymnastics. She hopes to become less shy throughout WCSPA and make good friends. Quynh Tran Level 1 Quynh Train, Freshman, WMHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. She likes to sing and blog. She is excited to learn more about theatre and have new experiences. 48 41 WCS Performing Artists • Biographies Kaitlyn Vang Level 1 Kaitlyn Vang, Freshman, WMHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. She was in jazz and tap classes when she was six, but quit after a year. She has a burning passion for Kpop, Korean pop music. She enjoys playing basketball and football. One day she hopes to pursue her dream of becoming a Korean pop music idol. Samantha Wajeeh Level 1 Samantha Wajeeh, Freshman, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. She’s been acting since the 7th grade and doing tech since 4th grade. Samantha loves theatre, sports, and government. Samantha enjoys dancing hip hop, and loves being outside. She plays basketball, volleyball, soccer, and the drums. She’s looking forward to her future in WCSPA and wants to do something in either the business, government, or the theatrical field when she graduates. Hannah Warren Level 1 Hannah Warren Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. She enjoys singing and working in the costume shop. Her favorite musical is “The Book of Mormon”. In the future she wants to make costumes for shows. Audrey Waye Level 1 Audrey Rose Waye, Freshman, WMHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. She has been in two elementary plays and has participated in four talent shows. She loves all different genres of music. “Music is something I can’t live without,” she says. Xavier Williamson Level 1 Xavier Williamson, Freshman, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Xavier likes to play guitar, sing, and act. He has been in Meadowbrook’s “A Christmas Carol” and many Warren Civic shows. His favorite musical is “Sweeney Todd”. He plans to be on Broadway someday. Bria Willis Level 1 Bria Willis, Junior, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Bria is so excited for this year in WCSPA. She sings, dances, and writes songs. She loves music. She has been in one play before WCSPA, when she was five years old. She performs at church on youth Sundays. She is on the Praise Team. Bria joined WCSPA to better her knowledge and experience of acting, singing, and dancing. 42 47 WCS Performing Artists • Biographies Fawjia Yeasmin Level 1 Fawjia Yeasmin, Freshman, WMHS, is a first year student at WCPSA. She has been in school plays but has no other theatre experience. She is in love with K-pop, Korean pop music. She enjoys singing and dancing. Her interests are playing piano and writing. She hopes to get better at acting and singing through this program. “Music is my life,” she says. Admira Zenuni Level 1 Admira Zenuni, Freshman, CHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Admira’s favorite thing to do is sing. In WCSPA she gets a chance to get better and improve in many things such as: acting, singing, dancing, makeup, and technical theatre. Admira is very excited to do “Honk Jr.” and also to meet new people. Admira’s hobbies are cheer, acting, volleyball, basketball, and singing. She can’t wait to be closer to her goal, which is being able to do what she loves. Zoe Zwiesele Level 1 Zoe Zwiesele, Freshman, SHHS, is a first year student at WCSPA. Zoe enjoys acting and drawing. She has been in choir for three years and loves to listen to music. In the future, Zoe wants to attend UCLA and later pursue a career in filmmaking and acting. 46 43