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PippinBook by

ROGER O. HIRSON

Music & Lyrics bySTEPHEN SCHWARTZ

Originally produced on the Broadway stage by Stuart OstrowDirected on the Broadway stage by Bob Fosse

The Ending Originally Conceived In 1998 By Mitch Sebastian

PIPPIN

is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI,

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A special thanks to Kerrigan Miranda for the fabulously creative T-shirt design.

We would also like to gratefully acknowledge the

Geauga Lyric Theater Guild & NDCLFor their generous contributions to our Make-up & Costume Department.

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Director’s Note

Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to a night of mystery, magic, and good old-fashioned existential angst.

Tonight’s musical has very little to do with the historical Pippin, the hunchbacked first son of Charlamagne, who lived a life of ignominy and strife as the disinherited and maligned offspring of a courtier in medieval France. Instead, the subject of our musical actually has more in common with the young hippies and bohemians of the era that birthed him. Pippin was written in 1972, and reflects all the zeitgeist of that era both in its subject matter and musical style. Pippin, fresh out of the University of Padua with big ideas about the world and even bigger ideas about his importance in it, lives a restless life, always searching for higher meaning and ultimate fulfillment. Of course, he finds a dead end down every new street. He does so much striving to find out the secret of life that he ceases to actually live. When he finally begins to see the reality in front of him, to accept life for what it is, warts (or moles) and all, he’s older and worn, but also much wiser.

The 1970s are often derided as the “Me Generation,” an era in which “finding yourself” became a fulltime occupation. Pippin is a perfect example of this brand of self-absorption, experimenting and exploring every occupation, every pleasure, every identity. Ultimately, he arrives at the end of his journey empty-handed. In 2014, we have inherited this worldview and mission; like Pippin, we often spend so much time trying to figure out the secret, indulging our whims and egos, that we often miss what’s right in front of us. But this story, of a young person who grows older and wiser after trying on every hat he can think of, and who finally finds himself on a bare stage bereft of glitz and glamour but comforted by unadorned love, is a universal one. Like most of us, Pippin never figures out what he wants to be when he grows up. Life takes him for a ride, and he experiences its pitfalls and zeniths, its joy and anguish, and finds himself, in the end, happy, but not as a result of anything he expected or planned for.

It’s heavy stuff for a high school musical, but a story that our students have worked hard on and believed in for the past three months. As always, unforeseen challenges have presented themselves, and we have done our best to avert and surmount them; like the United States Postal Service, he have braved snow and ice to bring you tonight’s show.

I would like to acknowledge the astounding efforts of our adult leaders: Mrs. Kerry Allenby’s work with the costume department, Mr. Scott Brown with the stage and art crews, Mrs. Ann Schmidt with the Props department, and Mr. Dean Carlo in sound. I would like to acknowledge Mrs. Lisa-Marie French, our choreographer, for her inspired staging and tireless efforts to make every aspect of the show successful. We would all like to express our gratitude to the parents of cast and crew members for supporting your children during this season of madness.

Like the tale of Pippin itself, this production has had its ups and downs, laughter and sadness, triumphs and false starts. Here we are, on the stage, ready to perform magic before your eyes.

Thank you for attending.

Brandon LichtingerArtistic Director

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Production Staff

Music DirectorMr. Fritz Streiff

Artistic DirectorMr. Brandon Lichtinger

ChoreographerMrs. Lisa-Marie French

Pit Band directorMrs. Melissa Lichtler

Makeup & CostumeMrs. Kerry Allenby

SoundMr. Dean Carlo

Stage CrewMr. Scott Brown

PropsMrs. Ann Schmidt

LightsMr. Fritz Streiff

BusinessMs. Joy Tersigni

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Stage Manager

Eric Siktberg

Assistant Stage Managers

Nate Miller

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Please refrain from the use of all electronic devices during the performance including texting.

Please be courteous to those around you.

We request that no flash photographs be taken during the performances.

Director PAAli Nowac

Megan Kofol

Dance PALisa Poyar

Jeremy Bulton

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Senior Biographies

Samantha BaierlSamantha Baierl has been a part of the drama program since her sophomore year. She was on the Props Crew for “Brother’s Grimm Spectaculathon,” “The Wizard of Oz,” and “Spy School.” Her senior year she joined the cast of “The Skin of Out Teeth” and “Pippin.” Besides drama, Sam’s pastimes are playing guitar, running, and eating. She is a Varsity Basketball and Track athlete, but injury-prone, tearing her ACL twice. Her favorite movie is Frozen. Her favorite song is “How to Save a Life” by the Fray. Her favorite food is probably tacos. She sometimes goes by the nickname Simba.

Hannah BenaPit Band is my favorite band in the high school. My freshman year I played French horn in “The Secret Garden.” My sophomore year and junior year I played stand up bass in “The Wizard of Oz” and “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” Finally, this year as a senior, I am playing electric bass in “Pippin.” Next year I will be heading off to college to get a music education degree with my French horn. To the pit: play your hearts out tonight! Enjoy these moments because pretty soon they will be over. To the cast and crews: Break a Leg.

Natalie Clark

Natalie Clark is a senior this year at Chardon High School. She has been in pit band 3 of the 4 years she has been in high school. Natalie is very excited to make the music for “Pippin” this year as she plays the oboe. Natalie would like to wish all of the cast and crews a great weekend and is very excited for what she has in store for the future.

Jillian CressmanHello all! My name is Jillian Cressman and this is my fourth year in Drama. I started on Business Crew in “The Secret Garden,” and I have been on Props Crew ever since. I love how each crew and cast member crafts a unique element of each production, but we all come together in the end to create something beautiful. I would like to thank my parents for their incredible support of everything I do. Also, much thanks to the adult leaders who dedicate countless hours into making these performances come to life.

Anna CunninghamThroughout high school Anna has been involved in a long cumbersome list of various activities that you probably don’t want to read. Also, she had been very involved in Drama. In the past 4 years and 8 productions, she has done Props Crew, Stage Crew, and been a part of the cast. She would like to thank all of the adults willing to dedicate their time to this scruffy bunch of hoodlums, and also thank all the upper classmen who acted as role models while making drama an awesome place for her freshman self to have fun and feel at home.

Randy DavisHi! I’m Randon Davis, most know me by Randy. I am a senior from Chardon high School and I plan on going to Kent State University for my college career for Business Administration and Chemistry of some sort. I have been involved in drama for two years, first starting with “Thoroughly Modern Millie” on Business Crew. This year, I am also on Business crew again! My girlfriend, Alex Karr, and I have been doing a lot of background things for the musical that make it the best it can be! I cannot wait for “Pippin” and I am very excited for the finished performance. Break a leg, everyone!

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Senior Biographies

Erika Ellman All throughout high school, Erika has enjoyed going to all of the plays and musicals. Because of being busy with other activities, she was unable to join drama club until her very last chance. Although she wishes she had joined earlier, she is very happy working on Stage Crew with all of her friends.

Alexa FatheringhamAlexa Fatheringham has been a part of theater for all four years of high school. She has enjoyed every moment she spent here in this old broken building. She would like to thank all the friends she has made through these years. She can’t thank you enough for the laughs, the smiles, the screw ups and the crazy times that only they know about. Alexa would also like to thank Mr. L and Lisa-Marie for supporting her every step of the way. She would like to also thank them for making it possible for her to move forward with her fellow theater kids to keep up with this no matter what. Theater is the only thing that got her through high school and she is so thankful she was able to have this experience. Stay Golden.

Tyler FergusonI’ve been in the pit band for the Spring Musical all four years of high school. 2011- “The Secret Garden,” 2012- “The Wizard of Oz,” 2013- “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” 2014- “Pippin.” I enjoy being a part of musicals and was also in the pit bands for the 2013 Rabbit Run production and the 2014 Geauga Theater production of “The Sound of Music.” After high school, I plan to go to college for music performance.

Mike GarlakHello, I’m Mike Garlak, and I am a guitarist for the pit band. I have been playing guitar for about ten years now, but I still have a lot to learn. This is my first time ever being involved in a school play, and I am excited to finally be active in one. I have always wanted to participate in a play, and joining pit band was a perfect opportunity for me to do so.

Erin GranthamSalutations! I’m Erin Grantham and I like Pina Coladas, getting caught in the rain, I’m not really into yoga, I have about half a brain, I like making… wonderful memories at Drama for the last three years! I’ve never had true experience of meeting such wonderful people! I was Art Crew in “Brother’s Grimm Spectaculathon” and M&C in “Wizard of Oz,” “Spy School,” “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” “Skin of Our Teeth,” and now “Pippin.” I have been Crew Coordinator for my last two shows. Shout out to my beautiful M&C ladies and to Katie Goodge, I wish we could have spent this last show together. Anyways I guess this is it. Good luck Cast & Crew!

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Senior Biographies

Benjamin G. HarveyBen greatly enjoys acting in all its forms and variations! While he has only been going to Chardon for his senior year, he has filled that time with as many activities as possible. Especially drama. He has acted in the CHS Fall Play as the character “Henry,” as well as personally writing, and directing, a one act titled “Time” for this year’s senior one acts. “Pippin” will be the only musical of his high school career. He wishes that he could have just one more year of high school here with the people he has grown to love so much. But alas, it cannot be. He sends his thanks to one and all citizens of Chardon. His home. Thank you to Mom and Dad and his little brother Joel (also in the musical), Mr. L, Mr. Streiff, Lisa-Marie, all the crews and his fellow cast, as well as his coaches Mr. Wakim and Mr. Hartmann for teaching him discipline and tenacity to strive for success, and to support and defend his team-mates and the people he cares about. Thank you for making Ben’s senior year the best year of his life! =)

Alex KarrI have only been involved in Business Crew for the “Pippin” production. However, I have worked on Business Crew unofficially for years. I’ve gone to Chardon Schools since elementary school when I moved into Chardon. I’m very excited that this year I can officially join Business Crew, since other years I have been busy with other things that take up too much of my time. I want to give a shout out to Ms. T for being the best coordinator I’ve ever known!

Nadine KubiahHi, I am Nadine Kubiah, I am a Foreign Exchange Student from Germany and for this school year 2013/2014 a senior at Chardon High School. I have been in two musicals in Germany a couple years ago, but this is my first American musical. I love being a part of the Cast and it is a great experience with all the Drama people. My hobbies are dancing, shopping, and hanging out with my friends. Viel Glück to everyone in the show, we will rock it.

Jessica Lane Jessica has been involved with six productions during her time at Chardon High School. She began in the Business Crew and then joined the amazing Props Crew where she has enjoyed meeting new people and learning how not to burn yourself while using a hot glue gun. Her favorite show was “The Wizard of Oz” sophomore year where every song got stuck in her head for many weeks even after it ended. Jessica would like to thank her parents for always supporting her as well as Mrs. Schmidt for putting up with the shenanigans of the Props Crew. Enjoy the show!

Kaylee RonschkeKaylee has been apart of Business Crew for the fall plays and spring musicals since her freshmen year. It has been an amazing experience, and she encourages anyone to get involved. Even through the crazy, busy, and stressful schedule, it will be a great experience. The experience will be unforgettable for not only Kaylee, but anyone who does drama. She will definitely miss Business Crew after the musical finishes.

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Senior Biographies

Eric SiktbergI have been a part of Stage Crew for every play since freshmen year. I remember being a rookie learning the ways of the stage and all the traditions of Park Elementary. Being able to work my way up to Stage Manager has been quite the experience and I can’t believe it is coming to an end. My words of advice to those still continuing their journey, through drama of Chardon High School are make the best of the four years of high school and just know those four years couldn’t have been better!

Peyton TatonettiPeyton Tatonetti has been involved in drama sine the beginning of her sophomore year. She was in M&C for “Brother’s Grimm Spectaculathon,” “The Wizard of Oz,” and “Spy School.” Peyton has also played a munchkin (The Lollipop Guild) in “The Wizard of Oz,” the Pearl Lady in “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” and a variety of characters in “The Skin of our Teeth.” She cannot wait to perform for you all in this exciting circus-themed musical and she hopes you all enjoy the show! Oh and a big thanks to Mr. Streiff, Mr. Lichtinger, and Lisa-Marie for all that hey have done for us drama cuties! They have truly made Peyton’s drama experience a memorable one!

Jimmy UhlandThis is my first year on Stage Crew helping with the musical. This is actually my first year being in drama too. I’ve had previous commitments to Cross Country, Marching Band, and Track that prohibited me from helping. I wish I could have done it every year. I’m so glad I decided to join my senior year. Everyone is so awesome, one of the best decisions ever.

Crosby CraddockThis is Crosby’s first year in drama. She wants to thank everyone for accepting her weirdness and laughing at her jokes. She loves you all so much.

Nate Miller“I love lamp.”

Austin LinnAustin Linn is approaching on his last run of shows in his high school career. Austin has been involved in every show for all four years he has been in high school, and has been a drama officer for two. As he approaches on his last show he just is grateful to the theater for the way it has shaped him. Austin also has not fully come to terms that this is his last show, but he does know two things. One Austin wants to make his family and directors more proud than they have ever been. And two Austin wants to thank the people that have helped him most. One group is his family. Austin wants to thank his Mom and Dad and sister Jaden for making it to every show, supporting, pushing, and always being there for him. He would like to give a special shout out to his Fishin’ Buddies Norma and Skip for making it to his senior show. The second group he would like to thank is the directors. Austin cannot express enough how grateful he is to them and how he hopes he makes them proud. Lastly Austin would like to thank his peers. Not just his drama family, who he loves with all of his heart, but also Chardon High School. He wants to thank them for the applause, the recognition in the halls, the memories, and the pats on the back. Austin, all in all, is just grateful for it all. (that rhyme though)

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Pit BandNikki Katzenstein

Tyler FergusonKalli Weber

Michael RicciMegan Chapin

Taylor VandenbergRyan SeabeckHannah BenaBrigid IboldMatt Baron

Ashley LingafelterJodi GuntherNatalie ClarkMike GarlakMr. Streiff

Mrs. Lichtler

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The Cast

Leading Player…………………... Austin Linn*Leading Player……….……….Sarah Jurgens

Pippin…………………..………….Matt GittinsCharles……………….………….Brian Ferris*Lewis………………………...Benjamin HarveyFastrada…………………….….Casie Griffis*

Berthe……………………………Kaitlyn Carr*Catherine……………………...Flo PiotrkowskiTheo………………………………. Justin LaneDance Captains...Lisa Poyar & Jeremy Bolton*Players (Ensemble)…...…………...Alex Owen

Alexa Fatheringham*

Allison Kofol*

Ane Maere

Bobby Bukovek

Brenna Carr

Brittney Wilson*

Courtney Kernc

David Nedrow

Emily Schaffer

Emily Washington

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Joel Harvey

Weston Szalay

Ray Bender

Kayla Bolden Sam Baierl Matt Klingbergs

Sean Keegan

Sean Parker

Trevor Marthe

*Denotes member of the International Thespian Society, an honorary organization for high school theatre students. The Society is committed to the advancement of educational theatre, and to this end publishes Dramatics Magazine, sponsors Thespian Festivals and theatre workshops, produces educational materials, and provides college scholarship opportunities for high school Thespians.

Frankie Pinckard Gianni McGuiness Miranda Tommer Hannah Adkins Nadine Kubiak Isabella Baker Natalie Bukovec Jillian Cremeans Peyton Tatonetti

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BuSINeSS CrewBrittany Knife (CC)

Kaylee Ronschke (CC)Alex Karr

Randy DavisNellie Turk

Kara AltmanChloe Luce

Ally Gutowski

SouND CrewZach Gartner (CC)

Raye BrenickStephanie Olivera

M & CErin Grantham (CC)Halle Kevern (CC)Katie Goodge (CC)

Alexa Walker Brianna Fowle

Crosby CraddockEmily StaffilenoGabby PhillipsHaley CaldwellJackie Schlag

Juliana MeyersMary WeaverNicole Kreuz

LIghTS CrewRyan McDivitt (CC)

Evan SeabeckMiranda Harper

Zack Keltner

STAgeEric Siktberg (SM)*Nate Miller (ASM)

Maria Mandato (ASM)Annelise RadzinElizabeth Maier

Emily GeisheimerErika Ellman

Isabel LarkinsJarred KarikasJimmy UhlandJohn O’Brien

Markus MorrisMartina Fava

Patricia CottrellShea Smoske

Sophia StrazinskyTim Decipeda

Anna Cunningham

ProPSJessica Lane (CC)

Jillian Cressman (CC)Ashley KonyaElissa PetersEmily PerkoFaith McGeeHailey TarbetKayla Seman

Megan SchlagMorgan Geisheimer

BackStage

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Senior Shows

FRESHMAN YEARFall Play – Maybe Baby It’s You

One Acts – “Wish List” “Rhythm of My Heart” “The Eliminator” “Dreamlovers”

“Blinding Date” “My Heart Will Go On” “I Do, I Do” “Into the Fire” “Anniversary” “Once Upon a Time” & “Heart to Heart”

Musical – The Secret Garden

SOPHMORE YEARFall Play – The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon

One Acts – “13 Ways to Screw Up a College Interview”“What You Need”

“How to Succeed in High School Without Really Trying”“One Phrase, Three Words: I Love You”

Musical - The Wizard of Oz

JUNIOR YEARFall Play - Spy School

One Acts - — “Standardized Bees” “Drugs are Bad”

“LARPing for Love and Friendship” “Roll over, Beethoven”

Spring Musical - Thoroughly Modern Millie

SENIOR YEARFall Play – The Skin of Our Teeth

One Acts – “Time”“Rapunzel Uncut”“Pixilated Portal”

“Pizza: A Love Story”“Alice in Technoland”

Spring Musical – Pippin

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