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David Okrzesik
(Senior) is the Assistant Director of the Pit Orchestra once again (4th time). He is excited to have been given instrumental roles for this musical including castanets, tambourine, and timbale. David is excited to move on to college and would like to thank the sidewalks for keeping him off the streets throughout high school. He demands that you like the show and praise his castanet playing.
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Noah Helm
Noah Helm (Senior, Tenor Saxophone) is thrilled to be a part of the hardest working pit orchestra in the ESCC for the second year in a row. He would like to thank everyone at the Academy for a wonderful four years, and he would like to thank his friends and family for all of their love and support. Prepare to be all shook up when you hear his jazzy solos coming out of the pit. Enjoy the show!
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Ed Hribal
Ed Hribal (Senior, Bass) is overjoyed, ecstatic, amazed, and awestruck to be part of All Shook Up. He’s been in two musicals at Benet prior to this year with 42nd Street and Mary Poppins, and can't wait to finish with All Shook Up using a new bass guitar. He'd like to thank his parents, Mr. A, and everyone in Daniels for the support along the way.
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Matthew Sweeney
Matthew Sweeney (Senior, Trombone) is “wound up like a tick” to be a part of his final Benet musical. After 42nd Street, Mary Poppins, and Cinderella, he knows All Shook Up will provide a fitting end to his musical theatre career at Benet. He plays trombone in every instrumental music group available and hopes to continue in college. He would also like to include a shoutout to his family.
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John Provenzale
(Sophomore, Trumpet 2) Despite not even auditioning for the pit, John Provenzale is _______ (insert positive adjective here) to be in the pit this year. Aside from pit, John is also the second chair in the highly prestigious Symphonic Band. John would like to thank Greta Maras for writing this for him, who, on behalf of John, hopes you enjoy the show.
