Anastasia Program

MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT ONE Prologue: Once Upon a December………..……...……. ……………………….The Dowager Empress, Little Anastasia The Last Dance of the Romanovs…………….………... ………………………………………………………….Ensemble A Rumors in St. Petersburg……………………………... ………………………………………….Dmitry, Vlad, Ensemble In My Dreams…………..…………...……………………. .………………………...……………………………...……..Anya The Rumor Never Ends…..……………………...……… …..……………...……………………………….Gleb, Ensemble Learn to Do It……………………………………………... …….……………………………….…………Anya, Vlad, Dmitry Learn to Do It (Reprise).……………………….………... ………………………………………………………………..Anya The Neva Flows……………………………….…………. ……………………..…………………………...…….Gleb, Anya The Neva Flows (Reprise)………………….…………… ………………………….………………………..Male Ensemble My Petersburg………………………………...………….. …………………………..……………...…………..Dmitry, Anya Once Upon a December………………...…………...….. …………………………………….…………….Anya, Ensemble A Secret She Kept………………...……………………... ……………………………………………...………………..Anya Stay, I Pray You…………………………..……………… …...……………Count Ipolitov, Anya, Dmitry, Vlad, Ensemble We’ll Go From There…………………………………….. ………………………………..Vlad, Anya, Dmitry, & Ensemble Traveling Sequence/Still………………………………… ……………………………Gleb, Gorlinsky, Anya, Dmitry, Vlad Journey to the Past………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………..Anya ACT TWO Paris Holds the Key……………….………………...…… ……………………...…………..Vlad, Dmitry, Anya, Ensemble Paris Holds the Key (Reprise)…………………...……... ……………………………….…………………...………….Anya Close the Door..………………………………………….. ………………………..…………………The Dowager Empress Land of Yesterday………………………………….…….. …………………………………………………….Lily, Ensemble The Countess and Common Man……...………………. …………………………………..………………………Vlad, Lily Land of Yesterday (Reprise)……………………………. …………………………………………...…………………...Gleb A Nightmare……...…………………………………….…. ……………...Romanov Children, Tsar, Tsarina, Dmitry, Anya In a Crowd of Thousands…………………………….….. ………………………………………………………Dmitry, Anya Arriving at the Ballet/Meant to Be………………………. ………………………………………………………………...Vlad Quartet at the Ballet………………………………….…... ……………………...Anya, Dmitry, Dowager, Gleb, Ensemble Everything to Win………………………………….……... ………………………………………………………………Dmitry Once Upon a December (Reprise)………………….….. ………………………………………Anya & Dowager Empress The Press Conference…………………………………... ……………………………………………..Lily, Vlad, Ensemble Everything to Win (Reprise)…………………………….. ………………………………………………………Anya & Gleb Still/The Neva Flows (Reprise) ………………….……... …………………………………………...Gleb, Anya, Ensemble Finale………………………………………………….…... ……………………………………Dowager, Gleb, & Ensemble

Cast ANYA…...……………………………………………...…………..... …..………………………………….PIPER MACKIE DMITRY……………...…………………………………………….... ……………………………GARRETT BOHANNAN VLAD…………………….…………………………………………... ………...……………………………...JAXON LANE GLEB………………...………………………………………….…... ……..………………………………TREY MURRAY DOWAGER EMPRESS………...………………………….….…... …………………….……………EMMA DE LA PAZ COUNTESS LILY………...………………………………………... …..…………………………...KATHERINE BRACY PAULINA/WOMAN 1……………………………………….……... …………………………………..CHELSEA JONES TSARINA ALEXANDRA/WOMAN 2………………..……………. ……………………..……………..KINSLEY HICKS MARFA/WOMAN 3/LILY U/S………..……………….…….……... ……………………………….…...ELLA SCHRACK LITTLE ANASTASIA/WOMAN 4…………………….…….……... ………..………………………….RILEY CHESTER DONYA/WOMAN 5/ANYA U/S……………………………….…... …...………………………..HANNA BROOKSHIRE COUNTESS GREGORY/WOMAN 6/DOWAGER U/S…………. …………………….………………MIKAELA ZIBBY COUNT GREGORY/GORLINSKY/MAN 1/GLEB U/S……….… …...……….……………...WINSTON JEFFERSON ALEXEI/MAN 2/DMITRY U/S…………...………………………… …………………….……………………REX KELSO IPOLITOV…………………………………………………………... ………………………………..MADISON GLAZIER COUNT IPOLITOV/OFFICER 1/MAN 3……………………..….. ……………………………………..ISSA GRISHAM COUNT LEOPOLD/MAN 4...……………………………………... ……..…………………………JADEN SPURLOCK TSAR NICHOLAS/MAN 5……………………………….………… ………………………...………….DYLAN BRANDT OFFICER 2/DOORMAN/MAN 6/VLAD U/S……….…………….. …………...………………TIMOTHY ROBERTSON ENSEMBLE……………………………………….………………... ………………………….…….MADISON GLAZIER ENSEMBLE……………………………………………………….... ……………………………….. KATE WOODFORD ENSEMBLE………………………………………………….……... ……………...………………LAUREN SANTAELLA ENSEMBLE………………………………………..……………….. ……………………….……………KELSEY RAYER ENSEMBLE…………………………………………………………. ………………….……………….ELENA CLANTON ENSEMBLE…………………………………………………………. …………..……………………...MADDIE MEYERS ENSEMBLE…………………………………………………………. ………………………...……….……..SOFIA MANN ENSEMBLE…………………………………………………………. ……………………………...ZOE ARCHAMBAULT ENSEMBLE…………………………………………………………. ……………………………………….BROOKE LEE ENSEMBLE………………………………...……………………….. ……...……………………………RILEY DECKERT ENSEMBLE…………………………………………………………. ………...………………….SAMANTHA TEADWAY ENSEMBLE…………………………………………………………. ………………….……………………..SARAH KIDD ENSEMBLE…………………………………………………………. …………………………………...JOSLYN WILSON ENSEMBLE…………………………………………………………. …………….……………………BELLA MICHAELS THERE WILL BE ONE FIFTEEN MINUTE INTERMISSION

Crew ASSISTANT DIRECTOR………………………………. ………………………………………….LILLY ADAMS STAGE MANAGER/CO-ATD……...…..……………… ………………………………………HAYLEY DELICH ASSISANT STAGE MANAGER (SR)……………..….. ……………………………………ZOE BURROUGHS ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER (SL)………….……. ……………………….………CHRISTIAN MOKABEL SOUND CREW HEAD/CO-ATD………….…………... ……………………………………CALISTA CUSANO COSTUME CREW HEAD…………...……………….... …………………………….………SYDNEY GILBERT SCENIC DESIGN CREW HEAD……………….……... ………………………….…………HANNAH HOLTON CONSTRUCTION CREW HEAD………………..……. ……………………………………….JUSTINE ARIAS LIGHTS CREW HEAD……………………….………… ……………………….……………KYLEE HUDGENS PROPS CREW HEAD……………………..…………... ………………………..…………RACHEL GAHARAN PROJECTIONS CREW HEAD………………..………. …………..………EMILY WILLIAMS, NOAH CLARK MARKETING CREW HEAD…………………………... ……………………………...………SOFIA SHOPSKA CONSTRUCTION CREW……………………………... ………………………………………JAMES HARVEY CONSTRUCTION CREW……………………………… …………………………….………LAKSHAY BHATIA CONSTRUCTION CREW……………………………... ……………………………..……GARRETT BROOKS CONSTRUCTION CREW……………………………... ……………………………………………KYLIE LEES CONSTRUCTION CREW……………………………... ……………………………………TRIP GOODRIDGE CONSTRUCTION CREW……………………………… …………………………...…………DYLAN VINCENT CONSTRUCTION CREW……………………………… ………………………………………CALEB PENNER CONSTRUCTION CREW……………………………… ……………………………………..…DILLION ODUM COSTUME CREW……………………………………… …………………………...………KATELIN PILARSKI COSTUME CREW……………………………………... ……………………………….…CARSEN PRENTICE COSTUME CREW……………………………………… ……………………………….……ALLISON BARNES SCENIC CREW………………………...………………. …………………………….………HAYLEY HANSON SCENIC CREW………………………...………………. ………………………………………….GABBY CONN MARKETING CREW…………………………………... ………………………………………ABHIGNA YELLA MARKETING CREW…………………………………... ………………………………………..SARAH SONNY MARKETING CREW…………………………………... …………………………………………...ADYA SINHA MARKETING CREW…………………………………... …………………………………………ZOE BUCKLEY

Production Staff DIRECTOR………………………..………………….…… ..………....………….....JONETTE DALFONZO TECHNICAL DIRECTOR/MUSIC DIRECTOR….…….. …..………….………………..AARON YOWELL CHOREOGRAPHER…………………………………..… …..………..…………….….MICHAEL ALONZO CONDUCTOR………………………………….…………. …..……………………...……DANIEL BERARD Orchestra FLUTE…………………………….…………….. …………….……..…EMMA RASCHKE, MALIA NGUYEN OBOE…………………………………………… ……………….……ABBEY SUMMERS, ALYSSA SUTER CLARINET……………………………………... …………………………...…MOHI RAPAKA, EMI MAENO BASSOON……...……………………………… …………………SONAKSHI BHATIA, ANNIKA ULDRICH TRUMPET……………………………………... ………….……….ASHLEY JACKSON, PRESTON LEWIN FRENCH HORN………………..……………... …………………………..RIKER BELL, TYLER SALDANA ENGLISH HORN………………….…………... …………………………………………..…ALYSSA SUTER TROMBONE…………………………………… ………………….………PAUL TOOMEY, ISABELLE HAY PICCOLO………………………………………. ………………………………………..……MALIA NGUYEN PERCUSSION……………………..………….. …………………DYLAN CHAPMAN, PAIGE GONZALES PIANO………………………………………….. ………………..MRS. COREY SMITH, MADELINE KARA CELLO………..………………………………… …………………………………..………ASHLEY HORTON BASS….………………………………………… ………………………………..…REESE KIRKHAN-DORN Please note that although you do not see them, our orchestra is playing live. They are located in the band hall and are being streamed into the auditorium. We would like to thank Mr. Steven Doherty of the CTE for helping us make this possible.

BIOGRAPHIES PIPER MACKIE (Anya) is a senior at Wakeland and is thrilled KINSLEY HICKS (Tsarina Alexadra/Woman 2)) is a senior at to be apart of Anastasia! She has been in other Wakeland Theatre WHS and is thrilled to be a part of Anastasia. She has also been productions such as Hello, Dolly! (Ernestina Money), You Can't in other Wakeland Theatre Productions, such as: Once Upon a Take It With You (G-man/ensemble) and Once Upon a Mattress Mattress (Ensemble) and Bestest Bedtime Stories (As Told by (Winnefred). She would like to thank her family and friends for Our Grandpa) (He's Silly) (Katie). Kinsley would like to thank their endless love and support. She would like to thank her direc- her family and friends for their constant love and support. She tors, Mr. Yowell and Mrs. Dalfonzo, choreographer, Mr. Alonzo, would also like to thank her directors, cast, and crew for their voice teacher, Dr. Carter and the cast and crew for making this encouragement and for making this production such a fun and production a wonderful experience! enjoyable experience. GARRETT BOHANNAN (Dmitry) is a junior at Wakeland and ELLA SCHRACK (Marfa/Woman 3/Lily u/s) is a sophomore at is thrilled to be a part of Anastasia. Some of his past productions WHS and is ecstatic to be a part of Anastasia! She has been in include: Once Upon a Mattress (Sir Luce), Bob: A Life in Five theatre since elementary school, including productions such as A Acts (Sagé), You Can't Take It with You (Ed Carmichael), and Midsummer Night's Dream and last year's UIL play Bob: A Life Hello Dolly! (Ensemble). This is Garrett's 6th high school produc- in Five Acts. She would like to thank her directors, cast, and crew tion and he is incredibly grateful to be playing Dmitry. He would for working hard to make this show come to life, even in (how like to thank his family for their constant support, Mr. Yowell and Mr. Yowell would say it) Covid USA. She would also like to Mrs. Dalfonzo for always believing in him, and the cast and crew thank her family for their support and love, and her brother for all of Anastasia for creating an incredible production. the dance parties they've had to help her learn the choreography. JAXON LANE (Vlad) is a senior and is incredibly excited for RILEY CHESTER (Little Anastasia/Woman 4 ) is a junior at his first role on stage with the Wakeland Theatre department! Wakeland and is so excited to be performing in her 3’rd musical! Before his senior year, Jaxon also played the upright bass in Some other WHS shows Riley has been apart of is “Hello, Dol- Wakeland’s productions of Beauty and the Beast, Hello Dolly!, ly!” “Once Upon a Mattress” and “You Can’t Take It with You”. and Once Upon a Mattress. Jaxon would like to thank his friends This is Riley’s 6’th year doing theatre. She would love to thank and family for the encouragement as well as the entire cast and her family, friends, and directors for being amazing supporters crew for being so welcoming. and always pushing her to her potential! TREY MURRAY (Gleb) is a senior and this is his first musical HANNA BROOKSHIRE (Donya/Woman 5/Anya us/) is a junior at Wakeland. He moved here in the Spring of 2020 from Japan, and is thrilled to be a part this incredible cast! Some of her past where he also was in plays and Musicals. The highlight of which shows include Once Upon a Mattress (Princess #12), You Can’t was playing Warner in Legally Blonde the Musical. Trey would Take it With You (Essie), and Matilda (Miss Honey). She would like to thank his family, his voice coach Anastasia (thats actually like to thank Mrs. Dalfonzo, Mr. Yowell, and Mr. Alonso for this her name), his theater group here and his theater group in Japan incredible opportunity! She would like to thank her amazing cast for encouraging him to take more risks. and crew for making this show so wonderful! She would also like to thank her family, friends, and teachers for always believing in EMMA DE LA PAZ (Dowager Empress) is a junior at WHS and and supporting her! beyond excited to be a part of Anastasia. Some of her favorite past productions she’s been in here at Wakeland have been in MIKAELA ZIBBY( Countess Gregory/Woman 6/Dowager u/s) Once Upon a Mattress (Lady Rowena) and You Can’t Take It is a senior at Wakeland High School and is thrilled to be apart of With You (Gay Wellington). Emma would like to thank her The cast of Anastasia. Mikaela has been in other Wakeland pro- friends and family for their endless love and support throughout ductions such as: Beauty and the Beast, Hello Dolly, Once upon a this difficult year. She would also like to thank her directors and Mattress, and Good for Otto. She would like to thank her friends company members for making this production such a wonderful and family for all their love and support. She would also like to and memorable experience send special thank you’s to Mrs. Dalfonzo, Mr. Yowell, Michael Alonzo, Mr. Bright, and Emily Waller for believing in her and KATHERINE BRACY (Countess Lily) is a junior at Wakeland teaching her through her theatre and musical journey. this year and is so excited to be able to perform this year. Some of her favorite shows at Wakeland include Once Upon a Mattress WINSTON A’MIRACLE JEFFERSON (Count Gregory/ (Lady Lucille), and You Can’t Take It With You (Mr. Hender- Gorlinsky/Man 1/Gleb u/s) is a sophomore at WHS and is thrilled son). Katherine would like to thank her family, directors, and the to be a part of Anastasia. he is also excited for what the future in entire cast for their support and love through this difficult year. theatre holds for him. Winston would like to thank all his friends She welcomes you back and hopes that you enjoy the show! and family for their love and support. Winston would also like to thank hir directors, cast, and crew for their encouragement and for CHELSEA JONES (Paulina/Woman 1) is a sophomore at making this production such a fun and wonderful experience. Wakeland HS. She is so excited to see how this show turns out. Working with the actors and crew to create a show makes her LAUREN ASHLEY SANTAELLA (Ensemble) is a senior and very happy. She was in Once Upon a Mattress last year and had has been in many other productions including Once Upon A Mat- so much fun with cast and crew. She wants to thank the Direc- tress and A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. She is very tors for pushing her to do better. She wants to also Thank her excited to be a part of Wakeland’s production of Anastasia, and friends and family for supporting her. hopes to continue pursuing theatre in the future.

BIOGRAPHIES MADISON GLAZIER (Ipolitov) is a freshman here at WHS. KELSEY RAYER (Ensemble) is a freshman at WHS and is ex- She is stoked to be a part of this amazing cast. This is her first cited to take part in Anastasia. This is Kelsey's 1st production time performing with the Wakeland Theatre and she has thor- with Wakeland Theatre and 12th overall. Some of her favorite oughly enjoyed every second of it. Madison would love to thank past roles include Sabine in the Three Musketeers and Peter all of those involved with the production and every one who has Quince in A Midsummer Night's Dream. When not performing made this such an incredible experience. She would also love to onstage, Kelsey is involved in her church and Wakeland's DECA give a special shoutout to her parents for their time, dedication, program. She would like to thank her family for always support- and support throughout this adventure. ing her and the team of cast, crew, and directors for being such wonderful encouragement throughout this process. ISSA GRISSHAM (Count Ipolitov/Officer 1/Man 3) is a fresh- man at Wakeland High School. All her life she has been absolute- ELENA CANTON (Ensemble) This is Elena's fourth year in ly thrilled by theatre and singing! She was so incredibly happy to Wakeland Theatre and she is so excited to be apart of Anastasia be a part of this show as Anastasia is one of her favorites. Issa this year! She is so grateful for all the friends she's made in her would like to let the cast know that they all did a magnificent job, time in theatre and is excited to perform with them one last time. thank the directors, and thank her family for all the support they Elena would like to thank her parents for supporting her and her have given her. She had so much fun and loved to get to meet voice teacher, Debb Driscoll, for being her biggest fan. each and every one of the people she met during this production! MADDIE MEYERS (Ensemble) a junior at Wakeland, was a JADEN SPURLOCK (Count Leopold/Man 4) is a sophomore at crew member in Hello, Dolly! and a dance captain for Once Up- WHS and is thrilled to be a part of Anastasia. This is his first on a Mattress. She is honored to be a part of Anastasia, and Wakeland Theatre Production. Jaden would like to thank his would like to thank her family for their support, her peers for mother for making him audition and his family and friends for their hard work, and her co-captains for their dedication. She is their love and support including his teachers. He would also like especially thankful to Mrs. Dalfonzo, Mr. Yowell, and Mr. to thank his directors, cast, and crew for their encouragement and Alonzo for providing such an amazing opportunity despite the for making this production such a fun and wonderful experience. challenging circumstances. DYALN BRANDT (Tsar/Man 5) is a senior at Wakeland and is ALANA BABALONIA (Ensemble) is delighted to spend her very grateful to be a part of this show. Arriving at WHS last year, senior year at Wakeland working on Anastasia. She has per- he has been in other shows such as Once Upon a Mattress formed as an ensemble member at WHS in other productions, (Knight) and Legally Blonde (Ensemble) before moving to Frisco. such as Beauty and the Beast, Hello, Dolly!, and Once Upon a Dylan wants to thank Mrs. Dalfonzo and Mr. Yowell for this op- Mattress. Alana is grateful to her sister and her parents for their portunity, along with everyone who supported the creation and support. She is honored to have worked with such devoted direc- production of the show, as well as his friends and family. tors, cast, and crew to present a show she will hold dearly into the future. TIMOTHY ROBERTSON (Officer 2/Doorman/Man 6)/Vlad u/ s) is a freshman playing various roles in Anastasia. He began the- SOFIA MANN (Ensemble) is a senior at WHS and is so excited atre at Griffin Middle School, playing Gomez, in the Addams to be apart of her last Wakeland musical! She has also been in Family Musical and King Arthur in Spam-a-lot. In 8th grade he other Wakeland productions, such as: Beauty and the Beast, Hel- won the \"All Star\" cast at UIL. Through NPTA, he played the role lo Dolly, Good for Otto, Elizabeth Dye’s women’s show, You of Skye for Mama Mia. Tim is involved in acting classes at DTV Can’t Take it With You, Once Upon a Mattress, and Bob, a Life studios. When Tim isn't performing on-stage, he is performing on in Five Acts. Sofia would like to thank this talented company and the Wakeland Varsity Diving Team. Tim is thankful and excited her directors for putting together an amazing production! She to have the opportunity to perform in Anastasia and be apart of also wants her friends and family to know that she loves them so much and that their support means everything to her! KATE WOODFORD (Ensemble) is a freshman at WHS and is so excited she gets to be a part of Anastasia. This is her first intro- ZOË ARCHAMBAULT (Ensemble) is a freshman at Wakeland duction to theater and she has loved every second of it. She is and is so excited to finally be part of wolverine theatre. She has incredibly grateful to Mrs. Dalfonzo and Mr. Yowell for coming been in over 25 productions with some of her favorite roles in- up with ways to keep the cast safe during the pandemic. She cluding, Timoune in Once on this Island, Ariel in The Little Mer- wants to thank her family for everything they’ve done to let her be maid, Mulan in Mulan, and Sophie in Mamma Mia.In addition to a part of the production, and her directors, fellow cast members, Theatre, Zoë is an athletic trainer and a member of the FFA here and the crew for working so hard to make it happen. at Wakeland. Zoë is so excited to continue her Wolverine theatre journey, and she would love to thank all of the directors, choreog- REX KELSO (Alexei)/Dmitry u/s) is a freshman and is very ex- raphers, and vocal coaches for this amazing opportunity. cited to perform in his first High School production. He has par- ticipated in 18 productions outside of school at North Texas Per- BROOKE LEE (Ensemble) is a junior at WHS and is very excit- forming Arts, and has worked with Mrs. Dalfonzo´s former stu- ed to be a part of her favorite musical, Anastasia. She has also dent, Christian Black. He would like to thank his family for sup- been in other Wakeland productions such as Hello, Dolly (Crew) porting him, Mr. Yowell, Mr. Alonzo, and Mrs. Dalfonzo for this and Once Upon a Mattress (Ensemble). She has much apprecia- tion and love for her parents for allowing her to take part in the musical and also her fellow cast and crew members for all the hard work and love they've put into this production. Much love to the directors for doing all they've done putting this together!

BIOGRAPHIES CHRISTIAN MOKABEL (Assistant Stage Manager) is a soph- omore at Wakeland High School, he was on running crew for RILEY DECKERT Ensemble) is a sophomore at Wakeland and Once Upon a Mattress and various other shows in middle school. is so excited to preform in her second show at WHS. Riley would He is very excited to continue his tech theatre career in high like to thank her family for their constant love and support. Riley school. would also like to thank her coaches and teammates for always pushing her to being the best she can be. CALISTA CUSNO (Sound Crew Head/Co-ATD) is a junior at WHS and is so excited to be part of Anastasia. She has been in SAMANTHA TREADWAY (Ensemble) a sophomore, is excit- other Wakeland Theater Productions such as: Hello Dolly, Good ed to be making her Wakeland Theatre debut. Samantha has pre- for Otto, You Can’t Take it With You, Once Upon a Mattress, viously starred as Winifred Banks in Trinity Christian Academy's and Bob: A Life in Five Acts. Calista would like to thanks production of Mary Poppins. She has been professionally trained Mrs.Dalfonzo, Mr.Yowell, the cast, and the crew for putting this in both theatre and film in Los Angeles where she also starred in amazing show together. She would also like to thank her family CATS Theatre's star studded production of \"Into the Woods.\" and friends for all there love and support. Samantha would love to thank her family for all of their support. She would also like to thank the cast and crew for making this SYDNEY GLBERT (Costume Crew Head) is a junior at Wake- production spectacular!! land High school and is so grateful for the opportunity to be in the production of Anastasia. Sydney has been involved in Wake- SARAH KIDD (Ensemble) is a junior at Wakeland High School. land productions since her freshman year and became head of the This is her first show and she is very excited to be apart of this costumes department last year for our Once Upon A Mattress group! She would like to thank everyone in theatre for welcom- show. She wants to thank Mrs. Dalfonzo as well as Mr. Yowell ing her with open arms this year. for this experience. . JOSLYN WILSON (Ensemble) is a sophomore who is ecstatic HANNAH HOLTON (Scenic Design Crew Head) is a junior at to be apart of Wakeland High School’s production of Anastasia. Wakeland and is so excited and honored to be head of scenic for Aside from Joslyn’s musical and theatre background, this is her her favorite show in the world! This is her third show doing tech first performance apart of the Wakeland theatre department! She with Wakeland, and she loves the department more each time. would like to thank her family for encouraging and supporting She thanks Ms. Dalfonzo and Mr. Yowell for this incredible op- her as well as God for the ability to be a part of such an amazing portunity, and the whole cast and crew for making this truly experience! weird year into something magical. BELLA MICHAELS (Ensemble) is a sophomore at WHS and is JUSTINE ARIAS (Construction Crew Head) is a Junior at so excited to be a part of Anastasia this year! She has been in Wakeland High School and is happy to be in charge of building other productions, such as Once Upon a Mattress, The Addams the wonderful Anastasia set. She has also worked on previous Family, and the Still Life with Iris. Bella would love to thank her Wakeland Theatre Production sets such as You Can't Take it friends and family for pushing her to do her passion with constant With You, and Once Upon a Mattress. Justine would like to thank support. Her experiences on stage have helped her become who her friends and family for pushing her to become head of Con- she really is, and she wants to thank everyone involved in her struction crew on this production, as well as Mr.Yowell for trust- journey in theatre as a whole. ing her to bring the set to life. LILY ADAMS (Assistant Director) is junior this year, she was KYLEE HUDGENS (Lights Crew Head) is a senior at Wake- involved in last years productions of “You Can’t Take it With land and is beyond excited to be and honored to be apart of this you” and “Once upon a mattress” as AAD. This year is her first production. She has been doing lighting design since 7th grade year being an Assistant Director she has really enjoyed taking on and has participated in the Wakeland musicals Beauty and the this challenge. She would like to thank her friends and family but Beast, Hello Dolly, and Once Upon A Mattress. She would like most of all the incredible theatre department she is apart of. to thank Mr. Yowell and Mrs. Dalfonso for their encouragement and support throughout her high school journey. She would also HAYLEY DELICH (Stage Manager/Co-ATD) is a junior at like to thank her parents for covering for her on numerous occa- Wakeland High School and has been doing theatre since 6th sions when she was busy with rehearsal. grade. She’s been in Wakeland shows such as scenic crew lead in Once Upon a Mattress, lights specials in Bob: A Life in Five RACHEL GAHARAN (Props Crew Head) is a senior at Wake- Acts, assistant stage manager in You Can’t Take it With You, and land High school and she is so thankful that she was able to be a run crew in Hello, Dolly. She is thankful for the opportunity to be part of Anastasia. She has also been in other Wakeland Theatre doing a production during COVID-19 and thankful to the cast Productions, such as: Hello Dolly (crew) and Once upon a mat- and crew for being amazing. tress (head of props). Rachel would like to all her family and friends for their love and support. She also wants to say how ZOE BUROUGHS (Assistant Stage Manager) is a junior at much she loves the crew for they always encouraged and helped Wakeland High School and has been apart of the theatre program her. She wants to give a huge thanks to Mrs. Dalfonzo and Mr. for two years. She has been a part of previous productions such as Yowell and for making this production such an amazing and “Once Upon A Mattress” and “Wakeland Cabaret”, and is thrilled wonderful experience! to be able to be apart of this production!

BIOGRAPHIES DILLION ODUM (Construction Crew) Dillon is a sophomore at WHS and is happy to be apart of the Anastasia crew. This is EMILY WILLIAMS (Projection Operator Head) is a junior at his first production at Wakeland Theatre and is excited to contin- Wakeland High School and she is over the moon to be head of ue working with all the cast and crew. projections this year for Anastasia! She has been apart of many other productions including; Once Upon A Mattress (ensemble), KATELIN PILARSKI (Costume Crew) is a junior and this is Bestest Bedtime Stories (asst. sound), and Little Women her first year being apart of Wakeland Theatre’s Productions. (ensemble lead). Emily is so proud of the entire company of Ana- This has been a wonderful experience and opportunity for her stasia and would like to thank her friends, family, and directors that has opened many doors to the realm of possibilities theatre for supporting her through this journey! offers. This has been so much fun and she is so glad she got to be apart of something so amazing. NOAH CLARK (Projection Operator Head) is a Junior at WHS and is thrilled to be a part of this production. He has worked on ALLISON BARNES (Costume Crew) Being apart of this show Tech for other Wakeland productions such as, You Can't Take It has been such an amazing experience for me. I’ve never been With You (Specials Operator), Once Upon a Mattress (Sound apart of an art program at school, but Anastasia has been the per- Crew), and Bob a Life in Five Acts (Lighting Director). Noah fect opportunity to get involved. I have made some great friends, would like to thank his mother and father for pushing him to be and I can’t wait to see the show! the best he can be, a well as the rest of his family for being so supportive. He would also like to thank his directors and his HAYLEY HANSON (Scenic Crew) is happy to be helping out friends in Crew and Cast for making this production a wonderful with her second musical at Wakeland. She has been apart of thea- experience. ter for four years and has enjoyed every second of it. She has helped with other shows like The Addams Family, Once Upon a SOFIA SHOPSKA (Marketing Crew Head) is a sophomore at Mattress, and Governing Alice. Wakeland High School and is so joyful and thankful to be a part of Anastasia. She has also been in many theatre productions GABBY CONN (Scenic Crew) is a freshman at Wakeland. She since elementary school such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream is very excited to be accepted in crew. She’s done many plays and last year’s UIL play Bob: A Life in Five Acts. Sofia would when she was younger. She would like to thank her mom and like to thank the directors, cast, and crew for their amazing work brother for helping her achieve her goals. and dedication to make this beautiful show come to life during such difficult times. She would also like to thank her friends and ABHIGNA YELLA (Marketing Crew) has said that she has en- family for their great love and incredible support. joyed her time participating in the production of Wakeland's Ana- stasia. She hopes you all have enjoyed the posters and t-shirts the JAMES HARVEY (Construction Crew) is a senior at WHS and market crew have created, and she would like to thank her Mar- is happy to be a part of Anastasia. James is so grateful for the life keting Crew manager, Sofia Shopska, for taking charge of the long memories of theatre and the friends he made along the way. marketing crew in these tough times. She would like to thank He would also like to thank the directors, crew, and actors that everyone for coming to watch the play and we hope you enjoy! made this production a wonderful experience. SARAH SONNY (Marketing Crew) is very excited to be work- LAKSHAY BHATIA (Construction Crew) is a freshman at ing on her first production at Wakeland. She hopes that this is WHS. He is a hardworking student and is a helpful hand! the first of many shows to come. She thanks her family for all of their love and support! GARRETT BROOKS (Construction Crew) is a a Freshman at Wakeland, Member of DECA and Tech 1 Student. He Enjoys ADYA SINHA (Marketing Crew) This is Adya Sinha's first year Hanging with friends, going to target, and all things technology. at Wakeland High School. She has been doing theatre for about 3 His Favorite part of Tech Theater is seeing everything being put years and this is her second time being in a part of the tech crew together and being able to see the final product. for a show. She is very proud of the work everyone has done es- pecially with everything that has been going on this year. KYLIE LEES (Construction Crew) is a senior at Wakeland and this is her first year on crew for a production. She is very excited ZOE BUCKLEYN (Marketing Crew) is a freshman at WHS. about Anastasia, and has learned a lot about theatre production This is the first high school she is apart of and she is exited for this year. the future. Zoe would like to thank her mom for being her biggest supporter. TRIP GOODRIDGE (Construction Crew) enjoys being in con- struction crew. over breaks he goes to Oregon and sees the moun- DYLAN VINCENT (Spotlight) is sophomore at WHS and a new tains. He hopes he can be in more productions in the future. member joining the crew and is excited to see what he is capable of! Anastasia is the first production that he is apart of and is will- CALEB PENNER (Construction Crew) is a senior at Wakeland ing to continue in the tech crew! and can't wait to be part of the crew for Anastasia. He has also worked on other plays, such as: Beauty and the Beast, Once Upon a Mattress, and Hello Dolly. Caleb would like to thank his fami- ly, friends, and tech peers for their help with Anastasia.

BIOGRAPHIES JONETTE DALFONZO (Director) This is Mrs. Dal- DAVID BERARD(Conductor) Daniel Berard is in his first fonzo’s third production at Wakeland High School and she year as Assistant Director at Wakeland High School, where is very excited with the work her students have done. This he directs the Concert Band 1 and Jazz Ensemble, and as- is her 27th year teaching theatre and her 15th in FISD. She sists with the Wind Symphony and Marching Band. Mr. received her degree from UNT and studied the Meisner Berard is a 28-year veteran teacher with experience at all technique at the Gately-Poole Acting Studio in NYC. On- levels, beginners through professionals. He earned Master's stage her favorite roles include Sister Hubert in Nunsense Degrees in Instrumental Conducting and Music Education and Nunsene II and as Cora in The Rimers of Eldritch. from Colorado State University, and as Director of Bands at She would like to thank Mr. Yowell for how beautiful and Fossil Ridge High School in Ft. Collins, CO, his ensembles fun he has made this show… and the whole process. She consistently earned state and national recognition, including would also like to thank her wonderful husband and sons multiple state marching band championships, as well as 2 for making her life possible. appearances by the FRHS Wind Symphony at the prestig- ious Music For All National Concert Band Festival. Mr. AARON YOWELL (Technical Director/Musical Direc- Berard is active as a clinician, conductor, and speaker tor) Mr. Yowell is so proud of the students who put in work throughout the country. He has received the Citation of Ex- on Anastasia. “Thank you for your dedication to this totally cellence from the National Band Association, and is 1 of 18 different process.” Aaron graduated from the University of educators nationwide to be named a \"Yamaha Master Edu- Northern Colorado with a Bachelor of Music degree in cator.\" He currently lives in Frisco, TX with his 12-year old 2007 and received a Master of Theatre Arts degree from wonder-pup, Tucker. Regent University in 2018. Mr. Yowell would like to thank his Tech Students for their hard work during this process, MICHAEL ALONZO (Choreographer) Michael Alonzo is especially his Tech 2 and his Tech 3/4 students. Aaron in his fourth year as the Color Guard Director at Wakeland would also like to thank Mrs. Dalfonzo for being such an High School, and is delighted to have another opportunity to amazing collaborative partner. Lastly, Mr. Yowell would work alongside an enormously talented cast! He graduated like to thank his wonderful, amazing, and supportive wife from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor of Arts and the icon herself Miss Penelope Quinn: “I love you both in Music. studying voice. An avid lover of the classical and to the moon and back! musical arts, Michael has performed with Fort Worth Opera, Artes de la Rosa, Dallas Children's Theatre, Opera in Con- To the cast, crew, and cert, Limited Editions Concerts, Orchestra of New Spain, and Dallas Chamber Choir. Within the Marching Arts activi- musicians, ty, Michael has worked extensively with performers at a variety of levels, most recently having worked with The Academy Drum and Bugle Corp, Lake Ridge HS, and Creekview HS. Since his time at Wakeland, the Wakeland Color Guard program continues a tradition of excellence in both their marching and winter guard seasons - be on the lookout for the Wakeland Blue and Orange Winter Guard program performances taking place from February through March. Michael thanks his family for their undying support, his colleagues and students for making him a better educa- tor, and to the cast and crew for their endless dedication and hard work Love, Dalfonzo, Yowell, Alonzo and Berard

Congratulations Katherine on your role as Countess Lily in Anastasia! You are such an amazing young woman and such an inspiration. We love you and will al- ways be your biggest fans! Love, Mom, Dad, Michael, Grammy & Grandaddy (and Jake)





















Hanna, We are always so proud of you! You are an amazing, kind, and talented young lady! We love watching you shine on stage! Keep reaching for the stars! Break a leg!! Love, Mom, Dad & Ella Kinsley... You made it! We are so proud of your accom- plishments and look forward to watching you shine doing what you love to do! The Lord continues to use your passion and tal- ents in a special way. Break a Leg! We love you lots! Mom, Dad, Hayleigh & Easton



Rachel, We are so proud of you and your devotion to the production of Anastasia! Props to you and all the cast and crew! \"Let all you do be done in love.\" 1 Cor 16:14 In a crowd of thousands, you still steal the show. Break a leg Riley Mae! Love, Your Biggest Fans

Trey, We have faith in the truth of your dreams. Good luck and congratulations. We are proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad & Jack

“It’s a perfect ending. No. It’s a perfect beginning.” Tim , here’s to many more WHS performances!

Best Wishes For An Exemplary Performance WINSTON A’MIRACLE JEFFERS0N You are a bright light in our hearts. You are our super star. Shine Bright, Shine Bright, Shine Bright!!!!! Love always, Daddy (Will) and Mother (Janice)

Garrett, We are so grateful for the opportunity to watch your amazing performances as you continue your love of the theater! Blessed to have such an incredible son! Live your dreams.... Mom and Dad.

Good luck, Dylan! We’re so proud of you! Love, Dad, Mom and Parker

2020-21 Theatre Booster Donors Patron $25 - $49 Becky & Danny Hobson Artist $50 - $74 Melissa Baker Robert Holton Valeriya Karadzhova Andrew Young Director $75 - $99 David & Melissa Clark Carol & Jim Gross Producer $100 - $200 Randy & Rene Archambault Steven & Julie Bohannan Richard & Hilary Boswell Paul & Dana Brandt Robin De La Paz )Jamie & Nancy Jacobs (Zoe Archambault's Grandparents Jason & Angela Kelso Andy & Lorraine Mann Parkinson Family Stacy Schrack Bobby & Nikki Thompson Matthew & Patty Penner Curtis & Terri Rayer Executive Producer $200+ Matthew & Melinda Bracy Bill & Amy Brookshire Keller Mackie Richard & Christina Murray Becky Odum Steve & Shari Zibby

The entire company would like to give special thanks to the following people: Dr. Mike Waldrip– District Superintendent Dr. Donna Edge – Principal Ms. Kiera Henderson– Associate Principal Mr. Kenny Durand, Ms. Seleste Sully, Mr. Dave Parker, Mr. Sean Westby – Assistant Principals Ms. Traci Forse, Ms. Julie Rodgers, Ms. Julie Bohannon, Ms. Amy Crites, Ms. Janelle Da- vis & Ms. Wendi Self The entire counseling team & administrative staff Mr. Preston Hazzard– Director of Fine Arts Mr. Chris Canlser, Mr. Robert Draper, Mr. Cade Butler—Fine Arts Coordinators Ms. Karen Duke, Ms. Michelle Cunningham, Ms. Tanya Mckinnis– Fine Arts Secretaries Vic Dalfonzo, Hillary Yowell, and all the wonderful parents, former students and friends who helped make this show become a reality, and anyone whom we may have neglected to list here. We thank you! Without your help and support this production could not have happened. The whole Wakeland Fine Arts team. We are very blessed here to have the privilege to work with such giving, creative souls who are always willing to help! We would like to thank Harris Costumes in Ft. Worth for their help in costuming this production. Mr. Steven Doherty and Mr. Brent Reese for helping us with ticketing and technology. Camron Ware with Lightware Labs for making our projections possible. All of the Theatre and Technical Theatre classes for working so hard on the set. Thank you to our Theatre Booster Club for all of your help and support. We are so glad to have you! Thank you!