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Voorhees High School
Drama Club
PRESENTS
2021
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CURTAINS School Edition
Book by RUPERT HOLMES
Music by JOHN KANDER
Lyrics by FRED EBB
Original Book and Concept by PETER STONE
Additional Lyrics by JOHN KANDER and RUPERT HOLMES
Originally Produced on Broadway by Roger Berlind, Roger Horchow, Daryl Roth,
Jane Bergère, Ted Hartley and Center Theatre Group.
American Premiere Produced at The Ahmanson Theatre by Center Theatre
Group, LA’s Theatre Company.
Vocal Direction Choreography Costume Design
Mr. Andrew Finck Ms. Megan Decker Mrs. Nancy Lomas-
Izzy Hepburn Reynolds
Alastair Stewart
Owen Tabor
Set Design Lighting & Ticket Sales, Publicity,
Mrs. Nancy Lomas- Sound Supervisor Program Design
Reynolds Mrs. Nancy Lomas -Reynolds Mr. Joe Reynolds
Mr. Bob Runge Emma Tyers
Student Assistant Stage Manager Sound Operation
Vocal Direction Emma Tyers Thomas Larsen
Mark Squindo Assistant Stage Manager Noah Rodgers
Olivia Hankinson
Ava Rodgers
Lighting Design Stage Crew Supervisor Lighting Operation
Fiona Libro Miss Christine Salter Fiona Libro
Mia Fosburgh
Student Prop Man- Music Operation &
ager Conductor
Emma Tyers Megan Di Giovanni
Directed by Mrs. Nancy Lomas-Reynolds
Curtains School Edition is presented through special arrangement with and all
authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide,
1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036
www.theatricalrights.com
“The video or audio recording of this performance by
any means is strictly prohibited.”
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Cast List
Lieutenant Frank Cioffi ……………………..….…………..…...…… Friday: Stefan Stojanoski*
Saturday: Harry Sperduto*
Niki Harris ………………………………………….………………..……………….... Tessa Maddaloni*
Georgia Hendricks …………………………………………..………..……… Friday: Grace Medea*
Saturday: Izzy Hepburn+
Carmen Bernstein …………………………...……….…………...……. Friday: Demitra Ypsilantis
Saturday: Kelly Deo*
Aaron Fox ……………………………………………..…...………..…….……. Friday: Mark Squindo*
Saturday: Ian Love*
Sidney Bernstein …………………………...…………………….……….….………. Friday: Ian Love*
Saturday: Mark Squindo*
Christopher Belling ……………………...……...………………………………..…………. Tyler Zappa
Bambi Bernet ………………………………………………………………..…..………. Grace Trumpy+
Daryl Grady ………………………………………….……………...………. Friday: Alastair Stewart+
Saturday: Owen Tabor+*
Joanie Harmon ………………………………………...…………..Friday: Mary Kate Palmisano*
Saturday: McKenzie Miller*
Oscar Shapiro ………………………………………..………….…...……. Friday: Harry Sperduto*
Saturday: Stefan Stojanoski*
Bobby Pepper ……………………………………………….……….….……. Friday: Owen Tabor*+
Saturday: Alastair Stewart+
Jessica Cranshaw ………………………………………..…………………... Friday: Izzy Hepburn+
Saturday: Grace Medea*
Sasha Iljinsky …………………………………………………..................………. Megan Di Giovanni
Randy Dexter …………………………………………….….…..……….…..……………..…. Tyler Bower
Mona Page ………………………………………….………...…….….…………...………. Mallory Kelco
Harv Femont ……………………………………….……….….……..………….….…. Brody McDowell
Roberta Wooster ………………………………….…….…………….…..……..……. Adeline Cooper
Detective O’Farrell ………………………………….….………..……………..……. Brody McDowell
Marjorie Cook ………………………………………….……………………………………..…. Finn Cahill
Arelene Barruca ………………………………..…………………...……. Friday: McKenzie Miller*
Saturday: Mary Kate Palmisano*
Roy Stetson ………………………………………..…………………….……...…...…. Friday: Ian Love*
Saturday: Mark Squindo*
Brick Hawvermale ………………………………………..………….……. Friday: Harry Sperduto*
Saturday: Stefan Stojanoski*
Jane Setler …………………………………………..……………..………….…….…. Friday: Kelly Deo*
Saturday: Demitra Ypsilantis*
Connie Subbotin ………………………………………………………………..……..………. Sido Lyons
Ronnie Driscoll ……………………………………………………………...………..………. Tyler Zappa
Russ Cochran …………………………………………………………………………..………. Liam Bolger
+Denotes Dance Captain
*Denotes members of troop 1936 International Thespian Honors Society
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Stage & Technical Crew
Sarah Begosh Megan Di Giovanni Mia Fosburgh
Olivia Hankinson* Riley Hogan Thomas Larsen
Fiona Libro Grace Medea Tommy Menzie
Noah Rogers Ava Rodgers Emma Tyers*
Jack Wotanowski
Club Officers & Student Leaders
President: Historian:
Harry Sperduto* Francesca Morella*+
Vice-President: Lighting Design:
Owen Tabor*+ Fiona Libro
Secretary: Sound Design:
Grace Medea* Thomas Larsen
Treasurer: Stage Manager:
Stefan Stojanoski* Emma Tyers*
Our Vendors
Props:
VHS Prop Department
Costumes:
Tina’s Costumes
VHS Costumes Department
Lighting Rental
StarLite
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Act 1
1. Overture
Scene 1. Old Wild West, a prairie town outside
2. Wide Open Spaces Opening Vocal ..………………………..…...…….. Company
2a. Wide Open Spaces Opening ………………………………....………..Underscore
2aa. Robbin’ Hood Revealed …………………………..………….……..… Underscore
2b. Wide Open Spaces Reprise ………………………...……….. Jessica, Ensemble
Scene 2. Rear of the Stage
2c. Wide Open Spaces Bows ………………………………..……. Jessica, Ensemble
2d. Exit Music (Thataway!) …………………………..………………………. Underscore
Scene 3. Empty Stage
2e. Vamps ……………………………………………………………………..…….. Underscore
3. What Kind of Man ……………………..……… Carmen, Oscar, Aaron, Georgia
4. Thinking of Him ……………………………. Georgia, Aaron, Bobby, Ensemble
5. The Woman’s Dead …………… Aaron, Niki, Bobby, Christopher, Johnny,
Bambi, Bobby, Oscar, Carmen, Ensemble
6. Show People ………… Carmen, Cioffi, Oscar, Belling, Georgia, Ensemble
7. Coffee Shop Nights …………………………………………….…………………….. Cioffi
Scene 4. Rehearsal the Next Day
8. Georgia Can’t Dance ………………………………………….… Georgia, Ensemble
9. In the Same Boat #1 …………….………………………….… Georgia, Niki, Bambi
10. I Miss the Music—Intro …….………………………………………………. Ensemble
11. I Miss the Music ……………………………………………………………………… Aaron
12. Before Thataway ………………………………………………………………. Orchestra
13. Thataway ……………………………… Georgia, Ensemble
13a. Act One Curtain ……………………………..………………… Georgia, Ensemble
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Act 2
14. Entr’acte …………………………………………………………………………… Orchestra
15. The Man Is Dead …………………………………………………………….………. Sasha
Scene 1 Late on the Same Night
16. He Did It ………………………………………………………………….……….. Ensemble
16a. In the Same Boat #2 ……………………………….………. Bobby, Randy, Harv
17. It’s a Business ………………………………….………………. Carmen, Stagehands
Scene 2. Fort Henderson
18. Kansasland …………………….………. Randy, Nicki, Harv, Bambi, Ensemble
18a. Kansasland Dance ………………………………………..………………… Orchestra
19. She Did It (Reprise) ………………………………………………….……….. Ensemble
20. I Miss the Underscoring ……………………………………...…………… Orchestra
21. Thinking of Missing the Music ……………………………...…. Aaron, Georgia
22. A Tough Act to Follow …………………….……………….…………...… Cioffi, Niki
22a. A Tough Act to Follow Dance ………………..…….. Cioffi, Niki, Ensemble
22b. Eerie Sounds from the Pit ………………...……………………….…… Orchestra
22.c Joanie’s Death …………………….....……………………………...…….. Underscore
22d. In the Same Boat #3 …………….………………………………………… Ensemble
Scene 3. In the Flies
22e In the Same Boat #4 ……..…………………..………………………….…. Ensemble
23. In the Same Boat #5 ………………..…..…………………………….…….. Ensemble
Scene 4. Rehearsal in the theatre
23a. Something Fast ……………………………………………………….……… Orchestra
24. In the Same Boat—Complete ………………….…… Georgia, Cioffi, Bobby,
Randy, Harv, Niki, Bambi, Ensemble
25. Wide Open Space—Sung Bows ……………………....… Georgia, Ensemble
25a. The Company Exits ………………………………………………….……… Orchestra
26. Show People Reprise …………………………………………….….. Carmen, Cioffi
26a. Transition to Stage …………………………………………... Georgia, Ensemble
Scene 5. On the stage at 10:20pm
26b. Robbin’ Hood Revealed ………………………………………..……….. Orchestra
27. A Tough Act Finale ………………………………………… Cioffi, Niki, Ensemble
28. Bows ………………………………………………………………………………… Orchestra
29 Bows Vocal ………………………………………………………………..………. Ensemble
30. Exit Music ………………………………………………………………….……… Orchestra
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Acknowledgements:
North Hunterdon Voorhees Regional High School District BOE
Mr. Jeffrey Bender, Superintendent
Dr. Rich Bergecs, Assistant Superintendent
Mr. Ron Peterson, Principal
Mrs. Jessica Cantagallo-Rohm, Vice Principal
Mrs. Kelly Anne Kieffer, Vice Principal
Mr. Chris Maslonka, Vice Principal
Mr. John Simpson, Vice Principal
Mr. Brian Baumann, Atheletic Director
Mr. Marc McGeehan, Director of Student Activities
Mr. Rob Sabo & The Voorhees Custodial Staff
Mrs. Ellen Viscel, Bookkeeper
Mr. Bob Runge, Mr. Mike Medea,
Mr. Nick Sperduto, Mr. Joe Squindo
Dave & Dale Dabour
Mr. Aidan Giannelli
Mrs. Carol Newman & the SKIT Organization
Tammy Wubbenhorst
Jared Klimas
Jeremy Brandt
Thank you to….
All of the parents who volunteer, transport students to and from
rehearsal and purchase advertisement space in our program.
And … all of our community sponsors and patrons.
Without you, none of this would be possible.
Check our website to for updates, future events, and tickets.
www.nhvweb.net/vhs/theatre
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Production Staff:
Director: …………………………...….... Mrs. Nancy Lomas Reynolds
Set Design:.…..…...……………...……. Ms. Nancy Lomas Reynolds,
………………………………….….. Mr. Bob Runge, Mr. Aaron Willsey
Producer, Tickets Sales, Program Production:.……………….…….
………………………………………… Mr. Joe Reynolds & Emma Tyers
Student Dance Captains: …….. Izzy Hepburn, Alastair Stewart
……………………………………...……….... Owen Tabor, Grace Trumpy
Set Construction: ….……...... Mr. Mike Medea, Mr. Bob Runge,
…………………………………... Mr. Nick Sperduto, Mr. Joe Squindo
Costume & Crew Supervision: ………………….….... Ava Rodgers,
………………………………………. Miss Christine Salter, Emma Tyers
Painting/Set Crew: ….....… Sarah Begosh, Megan Di Giovanni,
Olivia Hankinson, Riley Hogan, Ava Rodgers, Noah Rodgers,
Emma Tyers, Jack Wotanowski
Stage Manager: .....……………….…....…….……………… Emma Tyers
Assistant Stage Manager: ……Olivia Hankinson, Ava Rodgers
Lighting Console Operator: ….....…...…………….....…. Fiona Libro
Sound Design & Operation: ….. Thomas Larsen, Noah Rodgers
Spot Light Operation: ……………………….……..…… Mia Fosburgh
Conductor: ………………………..………….………. Megan DiGiovanni
Makeup: …………….……..….........…. Mrs. Nancy Lomas-Reynolds
Videographer ……………………….……………. Dale & Dave Dabour
Video Editing ………………………..……………… Mr. Aidan Giannelli
Headshot & Publicity Photography: ....….… Mrs. Melanie Kerr
***The video or audio recording of
this performance by any means is
strictly prohibit- ed.***
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Cast & Crew Bios
Sarah (Stage Crew) is freshman involved in the VHS Drama Club.
Begosh Sarah has been involved in theater since she was 5 years
old. Her "career" has ranged from summer camps to
school plays and even community theater programs. Sarah
is used to being on stage but excited to be a member of
the stage crew!
Liam (Russ Cochran) is a freshman participating in first VHS Dra-
Bolger ma Club performance. His previous roles with the High
Bridge Middle School Drama Club include Lord Farquaad
in Shrek Jr, Jack Scott in High School Musical Jr, and Iago
in Aladdin Jr. He looks forward to three more years with
the VHS Drama Club. Liam would like to thank Mr. and
Mrs. Reynolds for all their help this year.
Tyler (Randy Dexter) is a freshman participating in his second
Bower show as a member of the Voorhees Drama Club. Tyler’s
been involved in theatre since elementary school, acting in
Theatre Week productions at Valley View Elementary &
Woodglen Middle School. Tyler ran the lights Once on
this Island & James and the Giant Peach. Tyler has been
singing much of his life, as a member of local church
choirs, middle school choir, and is currently a member of
the VHS Show Choir. Tyler is also an active Life Scout of
Troop 92, working toward Eagle rank. Tyler would like to
thank his parents for their loving support.
Finn (Marjorie Cook) is a sophomore member of the Voorhees
Cahill Drama Club. She is a member of the Concert Choir. Prior
to high school she was a member of a local theater
troupe. She would like to dedicate her performance to my
friends, family, and loving boyfriend.
Adeline (Roberta Wooster) is a freshman member of the Drama
Cooper Club and is delighted to be in her first production at Voor-
hees High School. She is thankful she was so warmly wel-
comed into the VHS Drama family. Adeline has a huge
passion for dance, especially classical ballet, and has spent
much of her life on stage or rehearsing. Last year, she was
in the high school production of The Little Mermaid at her
previous school in Madrid, Spain.
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Kelly Deo (Carmen Bernstein/Jane Settler) is a junior and third year
member of the VHS Drama Club. This is her 5th show here
and she is extremely excited to take part in it. Kelly played
Nana in Voorhees' previous production Tuck Everlasting.
She also will be part of an upcoming film taking place in
the town of Clinton titled The Haunting On The River as
Lizzie. Kelly has a goal to continue acting in her future.
She'd like to dedicate her performance to her grandma who
has always inspired her work and thank her amazing family
and team for their incredible support. Now, enjoy the show!
Megan (Sasha & Musical Conductor/Operator) is a senior at VHS.
Di Giovanni She has been a member of the drama club since her junior
year. She is involved in many musical groups at Voorhees,
including Marching Band, Concert Band, and Wind Ensem-
ble. She intends to go to college in New England and dual
major in Political Science and Environmental Studies. She
would like to dedicate her performance to Ophelia the cat.
She hopes you enjoy the show!!
Mia (stage crew, lighting operator) has been a part of the VHS
Fosburgh Drama Club for 2 years as the spotlight operator. She is the
creator of “What A Technical Director” and is known for
adding some spice to the tech crew. She would like to dedi-
cate this show to the line “Hey I’m bleeding,” which is her
favorite joke.
Olivia (assistant stage manager) is a senior and four-year member
Hankinson of the drama club. She does various tasks backstage includ-
ing moving sets, flying in the scenery, and assisting with
quick changes. Recent shows she has helped with include
Bright Star and Tuck Everlasting. She plans on attending
college to study physical therapy. Olivia enjoys dancing to
the music of curtains to keep up crew morale during our
long rehearsals. She can't wait for you to see Curtains! and
for Noah’s hips to go “Pow Pow Pow.
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Izzy (Georgia/Jessica) is a senior and 3 year member of the dra-
Hepburn ma club. Izzy is very excited for you to meet Georgia and
Jessica! In the upcoming year, Izzy will be moving forward
with her acting career by participating in her first ever film.
Izzy would like to thank the cast and crew for making her
senior year in drama club incredible and memorable, and
she hopes you enjoy the show!
Riley (Stage Crew) has been involved in the VHS Drama club do-
Hogan ing stage crew for one year. He was a member of the stage
crew at Woodglen Middle school. He wants to graduate
high school, hopefully. He wants to dedicate this perfor-
mance to his mom, dad, and pop-pop.
Mallory (Mona Page) is a sophomore in the ensemble in Curtains.
Kelco Mallory has been part of the Voorhees Drama Club cast
since her freshman year. Mallory is a member of Concert
Choir. She would like to dedicate her performance to her
family.
Thomas (Sound Design & Operation) is a junior. This is his sixth pro-
Larsen duction with the Voorhees Drama Club. He would like to
dedicate his performance to Noah because his “Hips go
Pow, Pow, Pow”. He is looking forward to the day when all
the tech works.
Fiona (Lighting Design & Operator) is a junior member of the
Libro Voorhees Drama Club. She would like to dedicate her per-
formance to Noah because his "Hips go Pow, Pow, Pow."
Her favorite part of every show is her interactions with No-
ah Bear. Fiona believes that there is no limit to her
"unbridled brilliance".
Ian (Aaron Fox/Sid Bernstein) is a 4 year cast member at Voor-
Love hees where he also performs with the Show Choir and Jazz
Ensemble. He has plans in the future to continue theatre as
a hobby and is currently working on writing music as a
hobby. He would like to dedicate his performance to his
parents that supported him throughout the process, his
directors who gave him the chance to perform, and his
brother for introducing him to the world of theater.
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Sidone (Connie Subbotin) is a freshman member in her second
Lyons show with the Voorhees Drama Club. Sido would like to
dedicate her performance to the extraordinary, very talent-
ed, and amazing friend Estefanie Veliz.
Tessa (Niki Harris) is so excited to be playing Niki Harris in this
Maddaloni years production of Curtains! This is her fourth year in Dra-
ma Club, and she has past experience in VHS choirs and
takes voice lessons outside of school. She would like to
thank her teachers and her castmates for helping her along
the way, along with everyone in charge who has allowed
this production to take place. She loves all her show people
and hopes you enjoy the show!
Brody (Harv/Detective O’Farrell) is a freshman member of the VHS
McDowell Drama Club. Brody was previously a member of the
Woodglen Middle School drama club. I would like to thank
Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds for putting all of their time into this
program and allowing us to have a show.
Grace (Georgia/Jessica) is a senior at Voorhees High School. In
Medea addition to drama club, she is a member of Show Choir,
Madrigal Choir, FCCLA and Unified. Grace is very excited
that Curtains is her 11th production with the VHS drama
club! Grace takes voice lessons with Chelsea Carlson and
has enjoyed learning guitar during quarantine. She would
like to thank her family and dedicate this performance to all
her besties, who make drama club her favorite part of the
day! Break a leg to the entire cast and crew of Curtains!
Gabby (stage crew) is a freshman at Voorhees High School and a
Medea first time member of the Drama Club stage crew. She partic-
ipated in Califon School’s Drama Club throughout middle
school. Her favorite performances were as the wicked witch
in The Wizard of Oz and King Triton in the Little Mermaid.
Gabby would like to dedicate her performance to Noah be-
cause his “hips go pow pow pow!”
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Tommy (stage crew) is a three year member of the drama club and
Menzie stage crew. He's been involved in several shows including Big
Fish, Tuck Everlasting, and Bright Star. He's enjoyed working
with the talented members of the drama club and wishes eve-
ryone the best of luck in their performances. He hopes you en-
joy the show!
Mckenzie (Joanie Harmon/Arlene Barruca) is a sophomore at Voorhees
Miller High School. Her previous shows and roles include Mile's wife
in Tuck Everlasting, Betty in Catch Me If You Can and Cinder-
ella/Milky White/Granny in Into the Woods. She is a member of
the Madrigals choir and is learning to play the piano. She
would like to thank her fellow cast and crewmates for all their
support, hard work, and memories they put into this show de-
spite the challenges.
Mary (Joanie Harmon/Arelene Barruca) is a sophomore and second
Kate year in Drama Club. She is also affiliated with the Voorhees
Palmisano Jazz Ensemble and Concert Band. Mary Kate would like to dedi-
cate her performance to her loving family who have constantly
supported her in everything she does. In the future, Mary Kate
would like to continue to participate in Drama Club and have
fun with people she cares so much about. She is also very ea-
ger to begin looking at colleges and further advancing in her
high school career.
Noah (Sound-effect operation) has been a member of the VHS Dra-
Rodgers ma club Tech Crew for two years. He is the former safety
speech announcer and current sound effect operator. He would
like to dedicate his performance to Fiona Libro. He would also
like to mention his greatest strength: that his hips go “Pow Pow
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Ava (assistant stage manager) has been a member of the stage
Rodgers crew for three years. She is also a member of the Concert
Band, Wind Ensemble, and Marching Band. She has previ-
ously been involved in Big Fish, Bright Star, and Tuck Ever-
lasting. Ava plans to attend American University in the fall
studying international relations. She would like to thank the
talented members (and even you Elaine) for their dedication
to this show.
Harry (Lieutenant Frank Choffi/Oscar) is very grateful to be putting
Sperduto on another production in uncertain times. Harry has been
performing in VHS Drama Club since his freshman year.
Some of his favorite roles include Ren Mccormack
(Footloose), Will Bloom (Big Fish) and Jimmy Ray (Bright
Star). Harry plans to major in Musical Theatre at the college
level this upcoming fall. He would like to thank everyone
who helped make this show possible and especially the VHS
administration for allowing our parents to come enjoy
watching 'Curtains' in person.
Mark (Aaron/Sidney) Well, this is crazy. Mark is a senior and 4
Squindo year member the VHS drama program. Some of his favorite
roles in the past have been Karl the Giant (Big Fish '19),
Mayor Dobbs (Bright Star '19), Miles Tuck (Tuck Everlasting
'20) and an almost complete Carl Hanratty last year. He has
been the student music director for two years now. He
would also like to dedicate this performance to his family
and his vocal teacher Alex Garrido. Enjoy the show!
Alastair (Bobby/Daryl Grady) is a third year member of the Drama
Stewart Club. He has been dancing for eleven years, and hopes to
continue dancing and acting in his future. He would like to
thank his friends and family for always supporting and help-
ing him.
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Stefan (Lieutenant Frank Choffi/Oscar) has been involved with the dra-
Stojanoski ma club for four years now. Past roles include Billy Cane in
Bright Star and Angus Tuck in Tuck Everlasting. Aside from dra-
ma club, Stefan is in Key Club, Marching Band, National Honors
Society, National English Honors Society, and International
Thespian Society. Stefan is attending The College of New Jersey
this fall to further his education in secondary ed/english. Stefan
wants to thank his family for always supporting him and wishes
the cast and crew best of luck! Break a leg!
Owen (Bobby/Daryl) is a senior at Voorhees High School. This is his
Tabor 10th show with Drama Club. He is a senior dance captain for 3
years and a student choreographer for 2 years. Last year, he
was the Drama Club Treasurer and this year he is the Vice Pres-
ident. After Drama Club, he participates in his dance studios
competitive dance company at The Starmaker School. He dedi-
cates his performance to Wendy Williams!
Grace (Bambi) has been a member of the VHS Drama Club for four
Trumpy years, and she is very excited to be playing Bambi in Curtains!
Grace has been dancing for 15 years and is involved in many
VHS musical ensembles including the Concert Band, Jazz En-
semble and Wind Ensemble, playing the trumpet. Grace has
also been a member of the VHS Marching Band for four years
and served as Drum Major this past fall. She would like to thank
those involved in the show who have helped her become a bet-
ter performer, as well as her friends and family for their contin-
uous love and support. She wishes her fellow cast and crew the
best of luck, and she hopes you enjoy the show! :)
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Emma (Stage Manager) Emma is a senior at VHS and this is her 4th
Tyers year and 11th performance as a member of the crew. Emma
plans on attending college to become a family and consum-
er sciences teacher. She would like to thank the cast and
crew for their amazing efforts and for making this show so
enjoyable. She would also like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Reyn-
olds for giving her the amazing opportunity. Enjoy the show!
Jack (stage crew) is a freshman member of the VHS Drama Club.
Wotanowski
Prior to VHS, he was a member of stage crew at Woodglen
Middle School. He hopes to be a member of the stage crew
all throughout his time at Voorhees.
Demitra (Carmen Bernstein/Jane Settler) is a junior member of the
Ypsilantis Voorhees Drama Club since her freshman year. She has been
taking singing lessons since she was six and is in Concert
Choir, Show Choir, and Madrigal Choir. She would like to
thank her family and friends for all of their support and love
throughout the years.
Tyler (Christopher Belling) is a second year member of the VHS
Zappa the Drama club. Some of his previous parts were Stanford in
Bright Star, ensemble in Tuck Everlasting. He is also part of
Show Choir, as well as the Marching Band. He would like to
dedicate his performance to his parents as well as the cast of
Curtains.
17Staff Bios Mrs. Nancy Lomas-Reynolds has been fortunate to have the opportunity to direct, design and produce shows at Voorhees since the 2003-2004 school year. She holds degrees in Biology from TCNJ and a Masters in Educational Practice from Centenary University. She enjoys every aspect of putting on these shows and working with her talented and dedicated cast, crew and co-advisors. Mr. Joe Reynolds has been teaching at Voorhees since 2004 and has been involved in many aspects of the productions since then. Mr. Reynolds became the Drama club advisor in 2008. Mr. Reynolds teaches instrumental music at Voorhees. Mr. Reynolds has BA in Music Education from Monmouth University, and M.A.’s in Education in Educational Practice and Educational Leadership from Centenary. He is currently persuing an EdD in Educational Leadership. He has also served as the assistant marching band director at North Hunterdon since 2004. Miss. Christine Salter is in her second year as a member of the Drama Club Staff. She was a member of the crew of Wilson Area High School's Drama Club during their productions of Little Shop of Horrors and The Music Man (1994-1995). She currently teaches science and is assistant coach for the Girls Fencing Team. She recently completed her Masters of Arts in Science Education: Physics. She would like to thank Mrs. Lomas-Reynolds for the opportunity to work with the talented and dedicated members of the VHS Drama Club. Miss Megan Decker is thankful to be returning as the choreographer of Curtains! She currently teaches mathematics at North Hunterdon High School. She is the head coach of the North Hunterdon dance team and served as the color guard advisor for 2 years. She is also a guest choreographer and teacher at Showbiz Kidz Dance Center in Phillips- burg, NJ. Miss Decker has a B.A. in mathematics and secondary educa- tion from The College of New Jersey. She would like to thank her fiancé and family for their endless support, as well as Mrs. Reynolds, Mr. Reyn- olds, the staff, and the talented cast of Curtains for their resiliency and dedication this year! 18
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Break a leg in Curtains Dee! You’re doing great!
We love you!
You are a beautiful
Love, Mama, Baba,star
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insideand Maria
and out!
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Congratulations to the
entire cast & crew of
Curtains. We are so proud Congratulations
of everyone’s hard work
and dedication. to the cast, crew
Mark, whether in person and advisors!
or virtually we love to
watch you shine and can’t
wait to see you carry this
Darlene & Paul
passion to TCNJ in the Tyers
fall.
Love Mom, Dad & Anna
Mary Kate,
You continue to surprise
us in all the best ways!!
We love you!!
Congratulation's to you,
the cast, and the crew of
Curtains!
Love,
Mom, Dad, Grandma,
Pop Pop Christian, Logan,
Rowan, Watson & Hank
28Mary Kate Palmisano
is the best!
Darling Ian,
We will always be this
excited watching you love
what you do.
Shine on, Partner.
We love you 3,000.
Ma, Pa, Jack, and Lily
29Stefan,
We are so incredibly proud of you
and all that you’ve accomplished. We
love you beyond words describe.
Break a leg
Love Mom, Dad, and Andrew
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High Bridge, New Jersey, 08829
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Way to go Emma!
How far you have come. You always work so hard,
both academically and in Drama Club.
So proud of you!
You have turned into such an amazing young wom-
an. I can’t believe you will soon go off and start
your own life and keep building on your dreams.
You are an amazing daughter, sister and friend.
We love you so very much!
Love always,
Mom & William
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Brody,
We are so very proud of
you and your ability to
perform various roles in
the play. Continue your
endeavor through out
your high school
experience and beyond.
Keep reaching
for the stars.
Love Always, Mom, Dad,
Stephanie and Wilson
34Congratulations to the cast, crew, and
directors on an amazing production of
Curtains!
Grace, we are so proud of you and love
watching you shine!
We love you!
Mom, Dad, and Hope
oxoxoxo
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Best Wishes to Tessa and the cast and crew of Curtains!
With love from Mom
37Harry, good luck on another
great performance. Keep following
your dreams, you will soon be cross-
ing your high school finish line.
We can’t wait to see what
the future brings.
Your pals from the
38Harry, you were born a performer.
You amaze us each time you are on
stage and we are very proud of you.
Love,
Mom and Dad.
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So proud of our star Mallory as usual.
Lots of love
Mom, Dad, Ian and Josh
44Great job to everyone in the VHS Drama Club!!
It’s amazing & a joy watching you
grow with each performance.
We are so proud of you, Kelly!!
We love you!
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