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e Award Winning BellTheatre PRESENTSMUSIC & LYRICS BOOK BY BASED ON THE NOVEL BY Joe Iconis Joe Tracz Ned Vizzini DIRECTOR STAGE MANAGER MUSICAL DIRECTORCandace Harris Brianna Jones Lexi Murphy STARRING Joseph Maxfield • Lauren Hill • Nathan GriffinJosh Stankiewicz • Michael Beal • Savannah Giraud Kennedy Manning • Emiley Schnieders Evan Kitchens • Jordan Lara SINGING ENSEMBLEMiranda Broome • Natalie Fisher • Skylar Ford Kya Jordan • Jeremiah Nguyen Shelly Sloan • Caleb Wilson ENSEMBLEPreston Reid • Gabriela Royer • Nic Sears Samson Sladek BE MORE CHILL is presented through special arrangement with R & H eatricals: www.rnh.come world premiere production of Be More Chill was commissioned and originally produced by Two River eater Company in Red Bank, NJ John Dias, Artistic Director / Michael Hurst, Managing Director is work was supported by a eatre Commissioning and Production Initiative grant from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Orchestrations and Arrangements by Charlie Rosen 3

Our Starse Bell eatre Department would like to say ank You to the people who worked hard to make tonight’s performance a huge success!FSaemarilsy Hooper ScFhanmieidlyers Harris FaHmilillyLDLaiwndsoanFamily Family Kris QAubablyls PrasatpornDRichealatrnedTice KitchensFamily FamilyBJames Carol Marlow Rena Braleigh JonesMark 3rd PeriodRabeye Award WinninTgech Class BellTheatre 4

The CastJeremy Heere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joseph MaxfieldChristine Canigula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lauren HillMichael Mell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nathan GriffinJake Dillinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Josh StankiewiczRich Goranski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael BealChloe Valentine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Savannah GiraudBrooke Lohst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kennedy ManningJenna Rolan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emiley SchniedersJeremy’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Josh StankiewiczThe S.Q.U.I.P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Evan KitchensMr. Reyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jordan LaraScary Stock Boy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marcus FuenzalidaSiLnging EnsembleMiranda Broome • Natalie Fisher • Skylar Ford Kya Jordan • Jeremiah Nguyen Shelly Sloan • Caleb WilsonEDnsemblePreston Reid • Gabriela Royer • Nic Sears BSamson Sladek The CrewDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Candace HarrisMusic Director/Voice Coach. . . . . . . . . Alexis MurphyStage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brianna Jonese Award WinningChoreographer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Candace HarrisChoreographer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Savannah GiraudCostume Mistress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meredith HeikaBellTheatreCostume Mistress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abby QuallsAssistant Costumer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Braleigh JonesAssistant Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandon TesoLighting Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew RamirezAssistant Lighting Designer . . . . . Wynter ShaefferAssistant Lighting Designer . . . . . . . Alexis NormanLighting Assistant/SFX . . . . . . . . . . . . Chase LeonardProjection/Props . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Molly TiceSound/Mic Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shanton SlaySet Designer/Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Candace HarrisStage Ninjas . . . . . . . . Josephine T., Jaidyn VineyardVideographer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kris PrasatpornProgram/Poster Layout & Design . . . . . . . . Mark Rabey 5

Director’s Notes A er the excitement of the success of last year’s musical, e 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, many students wanted to undertake another musical during the 2018-2019 season and it was time to enter in for an HEB Foundation Grant. I was reluctant to do another musical because, whether people want tobelieve it or not, it’s hard to do a musical without a musical director. LexiMurphy spoke up and said she would be interested in working on musicaldirection a er she graduated from Bell. So, as a freshman in college, she getsLto musically direct a high school musical. I was still reluctant. I was chattingwith Nathan Gri n and Lauren Hill about possibilities and Nathan and Ithought Avenue Q High School Version was a great choice (still notappropriate for L.D. Bell High School), but Lauren was stuck on LegallyDBlonde. On the premise that I’d rather eat toe nails, Legally Blonde was out!Addams Family took too many people. Little Shop took way to many builders.So, Lauren finally came to me with this crazy sounding musical called BeBMoreChill. Isaid,“What?” When I first read the storyline for Be More Chill, it didn’t sound likesomething I would buy into, but as I listened to the music and read the script,I realized that there was a deeper meaning waiting to be told. Teenagers havee Award Winningsuch a longing to be accepted and their struggle to fit into society weighs onBellTheatrethem heavily as they are growing into adults. So, Lauren had found a musical that made me cave in and it has to do withwhat I do - teaching kids that it’s okay to be themselves and how to becomesuccessful without having to pretend to be something they are not. Candace Harris Director 6

Musical Numbers ACT IJeremy’s Theme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OrchestraMore Than Survive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeremy, Michael, EnsembleI Love Play Rehearsal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ChristineThe S.Q.U.I.P., Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rich, EnsembleTwo-Player Game. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael, JeremyThe S.Q.U.I.P. Enters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EnsembleBe More Chill (Pt. 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S.Q.U.I.P., Jeremy, Mall PeopleDo You Wanna Ride? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brooke, ChloeBe More Chill (Pt. 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S.Q.U.I.P., Jeremy, Mall PeopleMore Than Survive (Reprise) . . . . . . . . . . Jeremy, S.Q.U.I.P., EnsembleA Guy That I’d Kinda Be Into. . . . . . . . . . . . . Christine, Jeremy, S.Q.U.I.P., EnsembleLThe S.Q.U.I.P. Lurks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OrchestraUpgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brooke, S.Q.U.I.P., Jeremy, Jake, Christine, Company IntDe(1r5 mmiinustess) ionACT IIBHalloween. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brooke, Jake, Chloe, Rich, Jenna, CompanyDo You Wanna Hang? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ChloeMichael in the Bathroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MichaelThe Smart Phone Hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jenna, Chloe, Brooke, Ensemblee Award WinningThe Pitiful Children. . . . . . . S.Q.U.I.P., Jeremy, Jenna, EnsembleThe Pants Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Heere, MichaelBellTheatreThe Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael, Jake, Brooke, Chloe, Jeremy, Christine, EnsembleVoices in My Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeremy, Christine, Ensemble The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. The S.Q.U.I.P. will find you! 7

About The Play ere are no perks to being a wallflower for Jeremy Heere, a high school loser just trying tomake it through the day as he dodges bullies and popular kids. His best friend Michaelconvinces him to sign up for the school play to be close to his crush, artsy Christine, but Jeremylacks the confidence to talk to her. A er rehearsal, the school bully, Rich, reveals the secret of hisown popularity: he has a S.Q.U.I.P., a tiny ingestible supercomputer that lives in his brain andtells him how to be cool. For the right price, Jeremy can have one too. Later, Jeremy and Michael play video games as they debate the reality of this information. Atthe Menlo Park Mall, they buy a S.Q.U.I.P. in the backroom of a Payless shoe store. Jeremyswallows it with Mountain Dew, which activates it, and the S.Q.U.I.P. appears in his mind toinstruct him on how to interact with his peers. It works, and Brooke, a popular girl, o ersJeremy a ride home, but he refuses in order to stay with Michael. e S.Q.U.I.P. informs Jeremythat he has to follow all of the S.Q.U.I.P.’s commands in order to become popular.Le next day in school, Jeremy’s status has already improved. To his delight, Christine seemsto have noticed the change in him too, but she’s already dating super-stud Jake. e S.Q.U.I.P.tells Jeremy that to get Christine, he has to upgrade his popularity by dating Brooke andignoring Michael. Despite sinister omens, Jeremy takes the upgrade. A few weeks later, the cool kids are at the biggest bash of the fall: Jake’s Halloween party.DJeremy, under the guidance of the S.Q.U.I.P., has risen in social status and the most popular girlin school, Chloe, tries to seduce him. Caught in the act by Brooke and Jake, who is Chloe’s ex,Jeremy hides in a bathroom where he finds Michael, who has discovered some disturbinginformation about the S.Q.U.I.P.. Convinced he’s just jealous, Jeremy rejects the warning andBcallsMichaela loser. Alone, Michaelmourns thelossof hisbestfriend. e next day, school gossip Jenna Rolan spreads the news that, at the end of the party, Richset a fire and burned down Jake’s house. Suspicious, Jeremy confronts his S.Q.U.I.P., whoassures him that Rich’s behavior wasn’t due to his S.Q.U.I.P. but in spite of it. He convincesJeremy that his peers would be happier with S.Q.U.I.P.s of their own. e Award Winninge night of the play, Jeremy fights with his Dad, a sad sack who has given up on wearingpants since his wife le . Unable to reach his son, Dad enlists Michael’s help. Backstage, Jeremyo ers Christine a S.Q.U.I.P., but her refusal makes him re-think the S.Q.U.I.P.’s plan. As theBellTheatreS.Q.U.I.P. takes over the play, Jeremy fights back, as Michael arrives with the one thing that candeactivate it: Mountain Dew Red. e S.Q.U.I.P.ed students attack, spilling all but the last drop.Jeremy is about to drink it when Christine arrives, newly S.Q.U.I.P.ed, to say she loves him.Horrified, Jeremy gives her the bottle. She drinks it ... and emits a sonic scream that short-circuits all the S.Q.U.I.P.s. Jeremy wakes in the hospital next to Rich, who now has a lisp and has reverted back to hisnerdy, bisexual self without his S.Q.U.I.P.. Jeremy, also S.Q.U.I.P.-less and in pain, is convincedChristine will never like him. With advice from his Dad, who is now wearing pants, Michael,Rich, and the cool kids, Jeremy realizes that there will always be voices in his head telling him todo things, but he just has to listen to his own. He asks Christine out, and she says yes. 8

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Who’s Who in the Cast & Crew C2la0ss1of9 C2la0ss1of9 C2la0ss1of9LMichael BealJoseph MaxfieldLauren Hill Nathan Griffin Josh Stankiewicz C2la0ss1of9DBC2la0ss1of9 C2la0ss1of9 Savannah Giraud Kennedy Manning Emiley Schnieders C2la0ss1of9Evan Kitchens Marcus Fuenzalida Miranda Broome Natalie Fisher e Award WinningBellTheatreSkylar Ford Kya Jordan Jeremiah Nguyen Shelly SloanCaleb Wilson Preston Reid Gabriela Royer Nic Sears 10

Who’s Who in the Cast & CrewC2la0ss1of9 C2la0ss1of9Samson Sladek LDBBrandonTesoCandace HarrisAlexis MurphyBrianna Jones C2la0ss1of9 C2la0ss1of9 Wynter ‘Snow’ Shaeffer Chase Leonard C2la0ss1of9 Molly Tice Shanton Slay NANOeTAECwHaNrOdLOWGiYnInS iRnEgAL‼e technology used to create the fictitious S.Q.U.I.P. is in use today.BellTheatreNanotechnology is currently being used in industries such asHealthcare, Energy, Automotive, Electronics, and Defense. Productslike sun screen, bandages, soaps, clothing and sports equipment arebeing made with various types of nanotechnology. Imagine, we havethe technology today to create a pill that, when swallowed, wouldallow our mind to be controlled by something or someone other thanour self. It’s truly a scary thought - we could all be S.Q.U.I.P.ed tomorrow! 11

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Who’s Who in the Cast & CrewJOSEPH NATHAN He plans on either becoming a student therapist or going intoMAXFIELD GRIFFIN the military. Josh would like toJUNIOR SENIOR thank his mom for being a solo parent for 75% of his life.JEREMY HEERE MICHAEL MELL MICHAELJoseph loves hanging out with Nathan is very excited tohis friends and family. He is on appear in Be More Chill, his BEALthe L.D. Bell Varsity Track final fall production with Bellteam and runs the 400. Be Theatre. He was last seen in JUNIORMore Chill marks Joseph’s the One Act production of RICH GORANSKIfourth theatrical production! August Osage County asHis others include: Bye Bye Charlie Aiken. Last year, Michael enjoys musicals andBirdie; Cinderella; and 21 Nathan was cast as William wrestling. Barfée in the fall productionLChump Street. He would like of The 25th Annual Putnam SAVANNAH County Spelling Bee. He hasto thank his family for grown up with theatre and is GIRAUDencouraging him to take a planning to pursue it as achance and audition for the career. From time to time, SENIORlead role. Joseph would also Nathan has also filled in as a CHLOE VALENTINElike to thank his best friends theatre technician. He isfor the encouragement they currently a captain of Savannah is ecstatic to be Wisecracks, the improv performing in Bell Theatre’sDgave when he was upset or troupe of Bell Theatre. He fall production of Be More would like to take this Chill. She thinks it is such aanxious during the produc- opportunity to thank his close wonderful show with antion! #tea friends and family for always amazing crew. Savannah is encouraging him as well as currently a member of ITSLAUREN Candace Harris for being his (International Thespian mentor, encouraging him to Society) and previously hasBHILL always improve, and for performed in 3 Bell Theatre allowing him to be in the productions. She would like toSENIOR show! Nathan cannot wait to thank her friends and familyCHRISTINE CANIGULA start the next chapter of his life for their support and wishes toLauren is currently the because of all of the positive thank you for coming thisPresident of Bell Theatre, as experiences he has had in Bell evening and hopes you enjoy Theatre. the show! She offers a speciale Award Winningwell asa TexasStateThespians thank you to Mrs. Harris for JOSH allowing her to fulfill herOfficer for the Educational dreams!Theatre Association. She has STANKIEWICZ KENNEDYBellTheatreappeared as Marcy in Bell SENIOR JAKE DILLINGER MANNINGTheatre’s 2017 fall productionof The 25th Annual Putnam Josh is a proud Eagle Scout SENIORCounty Spelling Bee and as BROOKE LOHSTAriel in The Little Mermaid.Lauren would like to thankher friends and family forbeing so supportive! She alsowould love to thank CandaceHarris and all the volunteerswho have helped make this and attended James Bowie Kennedy is thrilled to makeshow happen! High School before transfer- her stage debut as Brook in ring to L.D. Bell High School. Bell Theatre’s fall production 13

Who’s Who in the Cast & Crewof Be More Chill. She is one of JORDAN whatever she does and alwaysthe captains of Wisecracks, ARA pushing her to experience new things.Land a starter on the L.D. BellWomen’s Soccer team. SENIORKennedy would like to thank MR. REYES NATALIEher friends and family fortheir support in this new Jordan just wants to have as FISHERjourney with theater. She much fun as possible beforewould also like to thank Mrs. her last year at L.D. Bell High JUNIORHarris for giving her this School is all over! She loves SINGING ENSEMBLEopportunity. preforming and being on stage. In this evening’s Natalie loves being in BellEMILEY production of Be More Chill, Theatre and she is excited to Jordan is taking on the role of be performing in Be MoreLSCHNIEDERS Mr Reyes, the loony drama Chill, her first theatre teacher. production.JUNIORJENNA ROLAN MIRANDA SKYLAREmiley loves art and likes tospend time working on her BROOME FORDown unique creations. She has JUNIOR SOPHOMOREDbeen in a production of Bette SINGING ENSEMBLE SINGING ENSEMBLEand Boo and is currently This is Miranda’s first full Skylar is delighted with theperforming with Wisecracks. theatrical production with accomplishments of everyoneEmiley would like to thank costumes, makeup, and in the production becauseher family, family friends, rehearsals! She is extremely everyone is so talented. Sheboyfriend, and close friends honored to be a part of all of would like to thank her mom, the excitement! Miranda has grandma, and Anthony forBfor giving her the confidence some experience singing and bringing her to rehearsal! playing her viola, but nothing Skylar wants to offer theto do what she loves. as formal as this. She loves HUGEST of thanks to her theatre and wishes she was uncle Pii and her aunts,EVAN given the opportunity to Ashley and Cheyenne, who become a part of a theatrical payed for the things sheKITCHENS production sooner. Two needed. She says she will things Miranda absolutely forever be in their debt. Skylare Award WinningSENIOR loves to do are read just about hopes the musical is as fun to any book genre, and play her watch as it is to perform in!THE S.Q.U.I.P. viola, which she has beenThis is Evan’s first large playing for the past 5 years. KYA She also loves to dance, andBellTheatreproduction and he is veryspeaks enough French to get JORDAN by in France, and would loveexcited to be part of the show. to learn American Sign JUNIORPreviously, Evan has per- Language. She wishes to thank SINGING ENSEMBLEformed in 2 Black Box her mother, sister, andproductions; Unspoken for brothers for supporting her in Kya enjoys positive energyTime and Rabbit Hole. such as laughter and kindness!Tonight, Evan is taking on the She was and raised in Jacksonrole of The S.Q.U.I.P.! MS and is both the youngest and the only girl out of four 14

Who’s Who in the Cast & Crewsiblings. Kya enjoys singing, improv troupe of Bell Theatre. has been a great copingdancing, and performing with Shelly is absolutely in love mechanism. Caleb needs toBell Theatre. She is very with the theatre, but her heart thank his mother for alwaysexcited to be a part of this and soul belongs to Bowling! being behind him, no matterproduction of Be More Chill! She has been bowling for eight what he pursues. He also years and last year was a offers a HUGE thank you toJEREMIAH member of the L.D. Bell his friends who have always Varsity team. Shelly would offered their support andNGUYEN love to give a HUGE shout out helped out through thick and and thank you to her amazing thin.JUNIOR fellow castmates and herSINGING ENSEMBLE family, for without their PRESTON unyielding support andThis is Jeremiah’s first theater guidance, would have left her REIDproduction and he is excited in the dark without a home atto be part of the Be More Chill Bell. She also offers a thank SOPHOMORE you to her handsome ENSEMBLELensemble. Hispassion in life is boyfriend for his constant support and love. Shelly wants Preston has a penchant forall things art. He loves singing, to say thank you to Mrs. acting. He is enjoying his timewriting, drawing, painting, Harris to whom she owes her in Bell Theatre and likesand playing instruments like confidence. bringing joy to peoples lives.the guitar, piano, and the His goal in life is to improveukulele. Jeremiah spends most CALEB the lives of the people he WILSON meets.Dof his free time rehearsing JUNIOR GABRIELAdifferent songs or practicing SINGING ENSEMBLEwith different art mediums. Be More Chill is the first real ROYERHe says that this is only theatre production that Calebpossible due to the amazing been part of and he has fallen SOPHOMOREpeople who support and in love with it! Caleb enjoys ENSEMBLE singing, acting, and drawingBinspire him to continue when time permits. Born and Gabriela has always been raised in Texas, he has spoken involved in the Fine Arts, andfollowing his dreams. English most all of his life and performing brings her muchJeremiah wishes to say thank has managed to pick up ASL joy! She fell in love with th theyou to those in his family who (American Sign Language) theater in the 3rd grade whensupport him, and to the from a few of his deaf friends. she began acting. Gabrielafriends that encourage him to Someday Caleb would like to loves to sing, and play her be a part-time interpreter, guitar, violin, and ukulele. Shee Award Winningstep out of his comfort zone.while making Animation or also enjoys spending time Drawing his main career. with her family and friends.He would also like to offer one While gender has always been Gabriela feels truly blessed tobig, gigantic thank you to his an issue, being able to be have such loving parents and a whomever he wants on stage sister who support her always.BellTheatrebestfriend,Stitch.SHELLYSLOANJUNIORSINGING ENSEMBLEShelly has recently performedas an alternate in AugustOsage County as JeanFordham. She is a currentmember of Wisecracks, the 15

Who’s Who in the Cast & CrewNIC J& Mark Rabey, dedicated BRIANNA ONESSEARS students, parents, administra-JUNIOR tion and the HEB Education Foundation, and last but not SENIOR least, her family for theENSEMBLE support it takes to produce a STAGE MANAGER production! Mrs. Harris Brianna believes she hasNic was the lead in Theatre teaches professional move- found her place in Bell1B’s production of Check ment workshops at both the Theatre. Currently, she holdsPlease and is currently in his International Thespians the position of Secretary of2nd year with Wisecracks. Nic Society (ITS) Nationals and International Thespianhas previously auditioned for the Texas Thespians. Some of Society, is the Manager ofthe UIL One Act play and the shows she has directed Wisecrack, and is the Stagewould like to thank his family include: The 25th Annual Manager for this productionand friends for their support. Putnam County Spelling Bee, A of Be More Chill. Brianna is Piece of My Heart, Lucia Mad, also on the L.D. Bell HighS LSAMSON Cinderella Waltz, August School Varsity track team. She LADEK Osage County, and Alice in aspires to be an early elemen- Wonderland. She would like to tary teacher and be someoneSENIOR thank her family and friends who inspires children at aENSEMBLE for understanding her missing young age. karate assessments, soccerSamson enjoys acting and was games, concerts, lunch with MEREDITH friends, and movie nights. EIKADa lead in Bette and Boo. He has ALEXIS SENIORtraveled and managed to see URPHY COSTUME MISTRESS Meredith is excited to be backHsix theatrical productions.Samson is interested in Fitnessand Nutrition and likes to playvideo games as well. He wouldM Blike to thank his mom forraising him as well as his MUSICAL DIRECTOR in theater! Her credits include:brother and dad for helping VOCAL COACH OhLook Performing Artsout. Center’s Senior Masterclass Alexis is a recent Bell Theatre production of Xanadu (Awarde Award WinningCANDACEalumni and is currently Winning Performance); attending TCC. She has a great Panch in The 25th AnnualHARRIS passion for both the theatre as Putnam County Spelling Bee; well as the theatre students. Schroeder in You re a GoodBellTheatreDIRECTORCurrently, Alexis is pursuing Man Charlie Brown; Pirates of theatre as a career and would Penzance; Co-director,CHOREOGRAPHERlike to thank Mrs. Harris for costumes, and makeup inSOUND/SET DESIGNER/inspiring, motivating, and Bedford Junior High’s giving her this very special production of A MidsummerLIGHTING DESIGNERopportunity. Alexis would Night s Dream. Meredith has also like to thank the students played the clarinet for 6 yearsMrs. Harris has 14 years ofof Bell Theatre for all of their and is a proud member of theexperience teaching theatre.hard work, and for helping her Blue Raider Marching Band,She graduated from Texasrealize the importance of what an IB Diploma Candidate, andA&M Commerce in 2005. Shewe do. National Honor Societyis currently the only theatreteacher at L.D. Bell, but isblessed to have Lexi Murphy 16

Who’s Who in the Cast & Crewofficer. She is fluent in Spanish MOLLYand has traveled to Costa Rica, ICETEngland, and France. Ms. amazing person to walk into her life! After graduation, Wynter wishes to attend UTHeika loves to paint, sculpt, Arlington to get her degree in JUNIORdraw, and sew in her free time. Technical Design.She offers her thanks to Mrs. PROJECTION/PROPSHarris for the opportunity, CHASEand love to her Mom, Dad, Molly is in her second year as aand Alex. LEONARD member of Bell Theatre. Last year, she was responsible forBRANDON JUNIOR the Special Effects Lighting in LIGHTING both the fall production ofTESO The 25th Annual Putnam ASSISTANT/SFX County Spelling Bee and theSENIOR Chase is loving everything UIL One-Act Competition about high school this year! show, August Osage County.LASSISTANT STAGE He enjoys being in the weight Molly is currently a member room and around the people of the IB class of 2020 and aMANAGER he cares most about. When member of ITS.Be More Chill marks Chase isn’t working withBrandon’s 2nd musical theatre or participating in SHANTONproduction. He is a member of school functions, he can beWisecracks. Brandon would found either at work or at SLAY home playing video games. IfDlike to pursue a career in it wasn’t for his Dad, he would SENIOR never have found his love of SOUND/Directing. video games. Chase enjoys MIC OPERATOR playing Rainbow Six Siege,WYNTER ‘SNOW’ Counter Strike Global Shanton Slay is a proud Offensive, and Rust. Hunting thespian who is happy to be inSHAEFFER is also a huge part of Chase’s his fourth production with life and he looks forward to Bell Theatre. He would like toBSENIOR going in the future. He would thank those who have like to thank his parents and supported him in all hisASSISTANT LIGHTING his sisters for helping him endeavors!DESIGNER/OPERATOR make good choices. ChaseWynter is cherishing her last offers a HUGE thanks toyear in Bell Theatre. She can Wynter and Brianna! Because of them, Chase has found hise Award Winningstill remember being thatlove of theatre. After attending college, Chase wants toscared little girl at Jungle Book become either a Gameauditions 3 years ago. She is Warden or a Police Officer.BellTheatrevery proud to be the VicePresident of ITS (Interna-tional Thespians Society) andLighting Designer for Be MoreChill. Wynter would like tothank her parents for theirsupport through the years, hertech booth team of Chase andShanton, but most impor-tantly, Mrs. Harris who hascompletely transformed herlife for the better! She couldnot have asked for a more 17

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Our Year At A Glance One-Act Play TEXAS THESPIANS AUDITIONS 2018 State Festival November 5th - 4-6 p.m. November 15-17, 2018 CALL BACKS Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center November 6th Requirements The Bell Theatre Department will be attending the Texas Thespians 2018 State Festival for the sixth year(2) 1-minute contrasting monologues. in a row! This convention allows students to enrich their learning of all aspect of theatre as well as seeing amazingly produced productions. Many students are competing in National Qualifying Events and professionals will interview some seniors for the Thespian Educational Scholarships. In addition, many seniors will be auditioning for seventy-five colleges around the world.GENERAL in ST(UwiDthEIDN) T One-Act Play $4 3$ COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE Coming FebruaryStay tuned for more information! March 8th, 2019L.D. Bell High School Auditorium 7:00 p.m.A sign-up sheet will be at the door for those who want to performAll performances must abide by the student code of conduct L.D. Bell Auditorium Coffee provided for all patrons. No Charge for Admission • Donations are welcome Sodas, water, and snacks will be for sale.The Wisecrack Improv Troupe will be hosting & performing STUDENT DIRECTORS One-Act Play Lauren Hill • Brianna Jones COMPETITION March 20, 2019 Shanton Slay • Nathan Gri n Competition starts at 10 00 a m Wynter Shae er • Brandon TesoWeatherford High School May 11 2019Under the direction ofth Candace Harris First show starts at 10 00 a m Black Box Theatre Once play selections are determined, the titles will be released on belltheatre org.Wisecracks, the improvisational $4 Adults • $3 Students (w/ ID) & Senior Citizenstroupe of Bell Theatre, will be For show dates, please visit belltheatre orgtaking on the stage as well with a All shows start at 6 30 p m Back to School Early Halloween Showshow for almost every holiday with anksgiving Show & Holiday Showthe help of the new leadership team The Improv Troupe New Year’s Showof Nathan Griffin, Kennedy of Bell Theatre St. Valentine’s Day Show &Manning, and Brianna Jones. Underground Co ee HouseShows will be held in the Black BoxTheatre and a discount will be (February • Stay tuned for more information!)given to all students who enter the doors. St. Patrick’s Day Show Happy Egg Days Show School’s Out for“We will seriously crack you up ” – The Wisecracks Summer Alumni Show

e Bell eatre Department wishes to say a heartfelt ank You to the following HEB ISD Administration Steve Chapman, SuperintendentJoe Harrington, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Administration Mark Chandler, Director of Visual & Performing Arts L.D. Bell AdministrationJim Bannister, Principal Mike Smith, Donna Paul, Associate Principal Senior Academics & Activities Principal Heather Bennett, Mike Lawton, Stephon Weatherspoon,Senior Class Principal Junior Class Principal Sophomore Class Principal Bell Theatre Mission Statement Imagine, Create, Express, PerformBell eatre is committed to the education of theatre arts and strives to executeand perform to our highest personal and artistic level. Our mission is to createa safe and family-oriented environment for everyone that walks into our lives. Act well your part there all the honor lies ” Alexander Pope, 18th Century Poet