9 to 5: The Musical - April 06 - April 08, 2017

St. John Villa Academy High School

   Senior Biographies   

  • Francesca Saccomagno (Judy Bernly) head shot

    Francesca Saccomagno (Judy Bernly)

    Francesca is a senior and is thrilled to be in her eighth and final production at Villa! Four years came and went in the blink of an eye. This year Francesca took on the role as President of the Drama club. Previously she was seen in "Lucky Stiff" as Rita LaPorta, Kate in "Legally Blonde", Gertrude McFuzz in "Seussical", Mabel in “Fame”and most recently Sister Mary Robert in "Sister Act". In May she will be seen as Gingy/Sugar Plum fairy in Saint Peter’s production of “Shrek”. Thank you to her parents and brother for their endless love. She thanks her vocal coach Jenna Perez, Danielle and Michael for all their support and guidance. Thank you to Ms. Boyle and Mr.Butler for all their hard work over her four years.Thank you to Sr. Antonia and Mrs.Cruz for always supporting the Drama club. To her cast: “Break legs!" and finally to Caroline and Maryanna, "I am so happy to be sharing the stage with you ladies for the final time, love you both!" Bye Bye Villa Drama!

  • Maryanna Guenther (Doralee Rhodes) head shot

    Maryanna Guenther (Doralee Rhodes)

    Maryanna is a senior at Villa and is very excited to have such a wonderful role in her last production at Villa. She has taken on the role as Vice President of the drama club and Thespian society for the 2016-17 season. Maryanna has been a dancer since she is two and performing in shows since she was seven . She was most recently seen as Deloris Van Cartier in Villa's production of Sister Act and will be seen as one of the three little pigs and one of the three blind mice in St. Peter's production of Shrek. Her past roles include : featured dancer - Lucky Stiff, Serena -Legally Blonde, The Sour Kangaroo - Seussical and Carmen Diaz - Fame the Musical. A thank you to her directors. A very big thank you to Sr.Antonia and Mrs.Cruz for all they do for us. She thanks her parents for their endless love and support through the years. A special thank you to her voice teacher Jenna Perez. To the cast break legs and have fun!

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