Many Heartfelt Thanks to...
- Our troupe of nearly 100 students (actors, musicians, crew, and student production leads) who have poured their heart and soul in this project since January, tackling the challenging and complex nature of this show and preparing to deliver what we hope will be four unforgettable shows, rich with colorful characters, sizzling music, captivating vocals, electrifying dance numbers, and All That Jazz! !
- My amazing colleagues and collaborators Heather Luck, Beverly Claar, Brice Cloke (SCHS alumnus, SDSU Transfer Student, BFA Musical Theatre), Mary Rose Vadeboncoeur (SCHS alumnus, SDSU Graduate, BFA Musical Theatre), Ella Ramsey (SCHS alumnus, SDSU transfer student - Technical Theatre) for your friendship, expertise, commitment and shared love of theatre.
- My collaborator in life - my husband - for believing in me, and having my back - always. I love you!
- The parents of our cast members for their commitment and support in their students and this production! Thank you for encouraging and supporting your students to pursue their passions. I am so fortunate to have had the lifelong support of my family to pursue mine!
- Our very own Steele Canyon Musicians for your collaboration, dedication and wonderful accompaniment.
- Amber Horn-Phillips, for her incredible vision costuming the show! What a gift you are to us! Thank you for so generously donating your time and talents to our department.
- Alex Carter, for your assistance with costumes. From mending, altering, creating, to scouting - you are willing to do it all! We appreciate you!
- Our Production Student Leads - Grace Douglas (Stage Manager), Aaron Lucero and Dezi Jara (Assistant Stage Managers), Paziano Parel Sewell (Assistant Student Director), Lane Gallistel (Sound Design), our Dynamic Duo Performance Assistants - AJ Dorsha and Miles Reed who do it all (perforn, build, and assist with all the technical elements of the show). So proud of each of you and grateful for your positivity, leadership, dedication, and support.
- Our incredible team of student technicians for their passion and commitment to the many sides of technical theatre. You are integral to the production value of our show. Thank you for making the magic happen!
- The SCHS Administration for promoting excellence in the arts, and supporting the work in our department.
- Our CTE Coordinator, Shari Duran, for her incredible grant writing skills, efforts to facilitate all of our theatre upgrades, and unwavering support of all we do! We are so grateful for you!
- Melanie Monroe (professional photographer) capturing headshots, and final dress rehearsal photos for our all-star cast! You make us look good! So appreciate your support! We will cherish your beautiful work always!
- Amethel Parel Sewell (professional photographer) photos of the production run for our all-star cast! What a gift you are to our department.
- The SCHS Facilities and Custodial crew for 7-days-a-week assistance with facilities, deliveries, and patience in working around us (literally)!
- The Steele Canyon Players Drama Booster Board, Leanne Warrick (President), Alex Carter (Vice President), Carri Jackel (Secretary), Melanie & Jeff Monroe (Treasurer), and Nikki Wallace (Member at Large/Concessions) for your friendship, tremendous support and incredible commitment to our Theatre Department
- The Steele Canyon Players Drama Club Student Board for your leadership, support, and dedication to the Drama Department. You are an amazing team!
- Charlotte Matthews for adding a publicity/ticket ordering link to the schscougars homepage and Paw Prints Newsletter!
- The Jackel, Giordano, Eddy/Chavez, Warrick, Monroe, Carter, Mast, and Lucero Families for the delicious meals you all provided during our extended rehearsals.
- Mr. Dorsha and the Broadcasting class for promoting our show through your stories in the daily broadcast and capturing our archival recording of the show.
- ASB for their assistance with finances, show promotion, and use of the concession area.
- Kimberly Espino for xeroxing our programs and creating an animated promo for the screen at the front of the school.
- My children who have grown to be incredible humans and have been a constant source of inspiration to me. Love you!
