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Patrick Brady
Director & Choreographer
Despite popular belief, Mr. Brady is not actually the shortest male teacher in the building, but is, in fact, the best math teacher in the universe. Other talents include: winning door decorating contests, having a fierce dab, and perfectly matching his apple watch bands to his already on fleek look. Favorite foods: B.E.C. and Pizza; Favorite condiment: Hot sauce; Favorite numbers: 16 and 27 (as if you had to ask); Greatest blessing: Having the opportunity to work with RMS’s finest students over the past 5 years! :-) #enjoytheshow
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Nicole White
Music Director
Mrs. White is proud to be a part of another exciting show at Ronkonkoma Middle School. For the last nine years, she has held the roles of Choral Director, Show Choir Director, Drama Club Vocal Director, and Producer at RMS. She has had the privilege of directing over 100 performances throughout her career. Many highlights include Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr., Beauty and the Beast Jr., Alice In Wonderland Jr., and The Lion King Jr. She would like to thank the students, for always taking risks and exceeding her expectations; her colleagues, for their dedication and creativity; and her family, for their constant support and smiles. She would like the cast to always remember this powerful message from Dr. Seuss: “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.”
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Jessica Unser
Set, Prop, & Costume Design
This year Ms. Unser is celebrating her 10-year Theatre Club Anniversary. She truly loves the all-consuming creative process involved with the production of the musicals. In her mind, the stage is like a life-sized doll house where playtime begins. During the months leading up to the play, you can find her roaming around thrift stores looking for that perfect object or article of clothing to repurpose. Some of her favorite pieces include:using two lampshades for the base of the Pumba costume, and a toilet bowl plunger (un-used of course LoL) for the top of Rafiki’s Staff (Lion King Jr). In her opinion, the most magical moment occurs a few days before opening night when everything is brought down to the Auditorium and given to the cast to start using. At that moment, the months of hard work from everyone involved come together, and sparks fly. She is thankful to have the help and unwavering of her family, friends, and colleagues, but most of all, her students.
