Several individuals contributed their time and efforts to help make this show a success. Excusing any oversights or omissions, we want to extend our thanks and gratitude to the following people:
- Mr. Fish's Semester 1 First Period Class, including Pryce Phelps, Rachel Sereyka-Wilson, Nivaas Kalyanam, and Nate Jennings, for their assistance with preliminary puppetry conceptualization and prototype creation
- Mr. Fish's Semester 2 First and Second Period Classes and Mrs. Ammons' Second Period Class, including Zach Kallman, Tyler Dobrydnio, Maze Hamby, Morgan Reese, Isabel Stevens, Madison Walker, Chara Hurlbert, Macy Payne, Jack Weiss, Raiden Gipson, AJ Bennett, Alex Ables, Lillie McConathy, Coleman Fisher, and David Griffin, for their flexibility and willingness to help with last minute details for the show
- Carmen Hessler for her design, work, and craftsmanship on the Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed puppets, among others
- Lara Ray for taking the time on a Saturday morning to offer free voice lessons to our soloists and for loaning us many wonderful costume elements
- All members of the Costume Crew, including Danita Marchese, Jenni Kneuertz, Kaitlin Raver, Terri Hessler, Sara Goerlitz, Lara Ray, Kris Tanner, Maggie Sarachek, Stacie Orban, and Lisa Edwards for bringing our characters to life through the art of costuming and make-up
- Robin Wigney for her artistic help with painting puppets and set pieces
- Everyone who donated clothes and costume items
- Joe and Jeanne Watkins for their help with puppet fabrication
- Jason Gibson, Director of Bands at Reynoldsburg High School, for his donation of drum harnesses for use in our puppets
- Laura Aldag and Michael Taylor for keeping our cast members company during auditions and supporting them as they prepared
- Austin Kochs for his willingness to always jump in when needed as our magical puppet workshop elf
- Kenny Pargeon for his help creating LED lighting effects and 3D printing pieces for our puppets
- Austin Kochs and Shane Spicer for their assistance with all things relating to technology
- Marburn Academy administration for their continuing support of the Performing Arts
- Monk's Copy Shop for always doing a wonderful job with our programs
- Tim Donahue, our liaison with Rush Order Tees, for helping us with our company shirts
- Shelly, Gabe, and Eliza for their love, assistance, and support, as always
- Jim and Arthur for their constant energy, laughter, and love
- Linda, Dave, Lily, and Oscar for their love and support
- Everyone else who contributed their valuable time and energy into making this show happen for our students. We couldn't do this without all of you!
