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ALTER CASTLE PLAYERS
PROUDLY PRESENT
March 2021
To my incredible seniors….
ALTER CASTLE PLAYERS You will be missed beyond belief!
Thanks for four amazing years of joy,
PROUDLY PRESENT talent and love!!!
CJ Delgado Brigid McKenna
Michael Ferguson Renee Palmer
Abby Foppe Aidan Plate
Christine Gulas Caitlyn Porter
Sophia Imundo Caroline Rentz
Sam Johnson Julia Ruffolo
Theresa Junker Maddie Rupper
Peyton Kuntz Lauren Shenk
Marie Lunne Taylor Thornburg
Isabella Magnusen Annabel Wildermuth
Love you all!
Mrs. Sears
March 2021
Tim Rice
Alter Castle Players Proudly Present Tim Rice has worked in music, theatre and films since 1965 when he met Andrew Lloyd Webber, a fellow
struggling songwriter.
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING
Rather than pursue Tim’s ambitions to write rock or pop songs they turned their attention to Andrew’s
obsession—musical theatre. Their first collaboration (lyrics by Tim, music by Andrew) was an unsuccessful show
based on the life of Dr. Barnardo, the Victorian philanthropist, The Likes Of Us. Their next three works together
TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
were much more successful—Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar and
Evita.
Tim has since worked with other distinguished popular composers such as Elton John (The Lion King,
Aida), Alan Menken (Aladdin, King David, Beauty and the Beast), Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson (Chess)
Lyrics by Tim Rice, Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and most recently, Stuart Brayson (From Here To Eternity).
A new production of From Here To Eternity made its début at the Finger Lakes Musical Theatre, New York,
in June 2016, and played in the Fall of 2017 at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Maine. In December 2016, selections
from the score were performed at three official events to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the attack on
The Christine Connor and Fred J. Miller Conservatory of the Arts Pearl Harbor. Further US productions are in the works.
The Suttman Theatre on the Father Edward Haskamp Stage In March 2017, two films with new Tim Rice material were released. Disney’s fresh interpretation of Beauty
and the Beast, directed by Bill Condon, features three new songs written with Alan Menken, and the latest Roger
THE PRODUCTION STAFF Goldby film, Time of Their Lives, starring Joan Collins and Pauline Collins, features “Morty and Me,” a song
Director/Choreographer: Mrs. Megan Wean Sears written with Pete Hobbs, sung by Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
Music Director: Mr. David Brush Rice formed his own cricket team in 1973 and was President of MCC in 2002. He is a regular broadcaster/
Stage Manager: Sam Johnson presenter on BBC Radio 2, drawing on his extensive knowledge of the history of popular music since Elvis was a
Assistant Stage Manager: Genevieve Bacarella lad. He has won several awards,* mainly for the wrong thing or for simply turning up, but in 2018 became one of
Scenic Design/Painter: Mr. Seth Wade only 15 people to reach EGOT status, when the NBC production of Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert won
Head Carpenter: Mr. Steve Russ an Emmy for Outstanding Variety Special. *3 Oscars, 3 Tonys, 3 Golden Globes, 5 Grammys, 13 Ivor Novello
Lighting Designer: Mr. Matthew Benjamin Awards, Hollywood Walk of Fame, etc.
Sound Engineer: Mr. Ryan Burgdorf Andrew Lloyd Webber
Sound Board Operator: Sarah Theewis Andrew Lloyd Webber is the composer of some of the world’s best-known musicals including Cats, Evita,
Light Board Operator: Caitlyn Porter Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Phantom of the Opera (which
Costume Designers: Mrs. Lori Watamaniuk & Mrs. Kim Harvey celebrates its 32nd anniversary on Broadway this year) and Sunset Boulevard.
Properties Designer: Mrs. Jessica Pettit When Sunset Boulevard joined School of Rock – The Musical, Cats, and Phantom on Broadway in February
Playbill Design: Ms. Sarah Portman 2017, he became the only person to equal the record set in 1953 by Rodgers and Hammerstein, with four shows
Vocal Captain: Annabel Wildermuth running concurrently.
Dance Captain: Eric Pettit As well as The Phantom Of The Opera and Cats, his productions include the groundbreaking Bombay
Archivist: Mr. Dave Homan Dreams, which introduced the double Oscar-winning Bollywood composer AR Rahman to the western stage.
As a composer and producer, Lloyd Webber is one of an elite group of artists to have achieved EGOT
THEATRE BOOSTERS status by receiving an Emmy; four Grammys, including Best Contemporary Classical Composition for Requiem,
President: Jessica Pettit his setting of the Latin Requiem mass; an Oscar; and eight Tony Awards, including the 2018 Special Tony for
Treasurer: Megan Wean Sears Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre. He has won seven Oliviers and a Golden Globe, and his honors include
Members: Joe and Sarah Abouzeid, Angela Bacarella, Betsy Brenner, Mike and Louise Carter, Jim the Praemium Imperiale, the Richard Rodgers Award for Excellence in Musical Theatre, a BASCA Fellowship,
and Lisa Collins, Maggie Paxson Collins, Kimberly Contreras, Bill and Karen Fasoli, John and Judy and the Kennedy Center Honor.
He owns seven London theatres including the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane and the London Palladium. He
Gochenaur, Cyndi and Ron Hale, Nicole and Paul Issler, Megan Johnson, Don Klosterman, John and
is the only theatre owner to re-invest every cent of profits into his buildings.
Sarah Kunesh, Lourdes and Tom Lambert, Kelly Leone, Deb and Bryan LiBrandi, Teri Linden, Eric and
He is passionate about the importance of music in education. The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation has
Carrie McHenry, Mikki Mihok, Mary Ellen and Anthony Miley, Bonnie Miller, Neeta Monteiro, Teresa Carroll
become one of Britain’s leading charities supporting the arts and music. In 2016 the Foundation funded a major
Parker, Bill and Coleen Petrello, Jessica Pettit, Kelly and Jeff Plate, Steven and Debora Roth, Kristen
new national initiative which endowed the American Theatre Wing with a $1.3 million, three-year grant to support
and Steve Russ, John and Christine Schramm, Matt Shenk and Lydia Denslow, Anne Marie Singleton, theatre education opportunities for young people and public schools across the U.S.
Katherine Thornburg, Cari Wallace, Brian and Jane Wildermuth He was knighted by Her Majesty, The Queen in 1992 and created a life peer in 1997. To mark his 70th
PRODUCTION SPONSORS birthday, his bestselling autobiography, “Unmasked” was published by HarperCollins in March 2018.
We have been so fortunate to continue the performing arts at Alter during the pandemic. The following
sponsors are ensuring that the Castle Players are moving forward, meeting program needs, and providing SPECIAL THANKS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
quality theatre experiences for students and patrons alike. A HUGE THANK YOU TO AND DAVE AND MAX HOMAN
Wednesday’s Performance - PETTIT FAMILY This production would not be possible without all the behind-the-
Thursday’s Performance - LAMBERT FAMILY scenes work from our cast, crew, and their families and friends!
Friday’s Performance - SHENK FAMILY Alter’s Fine Arts Department Alter Faculty and Staff Epiphany Lutheran Church
Saturday’s Matinee Performance - SCHRAMM FAMILY Theater Boosters Lordes Lambert Mary Ellen and Tony Miley
Saturday’s Night Performance- PALMER FAMILY Don Klosterman Amy Miller Marisha Osowski
Sunday’s Performance- WILDERMUTH FAMILY Kandis Gibson Debbie Portman Meredith Russ
Costumes- MIHOK FAMILY Deb LiBrandi Sarah Portman Catherine Bryan
Props- LINDEN FAMILY Jason Hamen Sophia Harvey Todd Tucker
Cast and Crew Celebration- THORNBURG FAMILY Bobby Morgan
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SCENES/SONGS
PROLOGUE / ANY DREAM WILL DO.................................Narrators, Joseph, Children’s Company Ryan Burgdorf (Sound Designer/Engineer) joins the Castle Players after recently designing Breaking the
JACOB AND SONS / JOSEPH’S COAT...............................Company Fifth Wall: Theater in a New Age, Once on this Island, and Thoroughly Modern Millie. His recent professional
credits as a sound engineer include: The Frog Princess, Fun Home (Ensemble Theater of Cincinnati),
JOSEPH’S DREAMS ..........................................................Narrators, Joseph, Brothers Lizzie (Human Race Theater Company), and The Music Man (Asolo Repertory Theater). Ryan was also
POOR POOR JOSEPH .......................................................Narrators, Joseph, Brothers the audio supervisor for the Hudson Valley Shakespeare company this spring. He also works part-time
ONE MORE ANGEL IN HEAVEN.........................................Narrators, Rueben, Jacob, Angel, for local production companies in the area. Ryan is a recent graduate of Wright State University where he
Brothers, Angel Wives received a BFA in Sound Design from the Theater Design and Technology program. He is thrilled to be
JOURNEY TO EGYPT.........................................................Narrators, Solists, Joseph once again working with the talented students of Alter!
POTIPHAR ..........................................................................Narrators, Potiphar, Mrs. Potiphar, Joseph, Kim Harvey (Costume Designer) has been with the Alter Castle Players for three years. Her favorite shows
Potiphar Women, Potiphar Men to costume have been Thoroughly Modern Millie with the Castle Players and Why We Tell the Story with
CLOSE EVERY DOOR........................................................Joseph, Children’s Company the Epiphany Players Drama Ministry. She has had a love of costuming since she was a young adult when
GO GO GO JOSEPH ..........................................................Company she made Belle and Jasmine costumes for herself and her best friend. She would like to thank Megan for
PHARAOH STORY .............................................................Narrators, Children’s Company trusting her with her vision and Lori for being such an amazing partner and mentor. She would also like
to thank her daughter for inspiring her to make costumes ranging from Alice In Wonderland to “A plate of
POOR POOR PHARAOH/ SONG OF THE KING................Narrators, Pharaoh, Joseph, Egyptian spaghetti” and just about everything in between.
Men and Women, Guards
PHARAOH’S DREAMS EXPLAINED ..................................Pharaoh, Joseph, Egyptian Men and Sam Johnson (Stage Manager) is a senior and cannot believe this is his final production with the Castle
Women, Guards Players. He has enjoyed his time behind the scenes managing all the productions over the past four years:
STONE THE CROWS..........................................................Narrators, Pharaoh, Egyptian Women plays, musicals, a film production, and socially distanced shows! He is grateful to the Alter community
THOSE CANAAN DAYS ......................................................Dan, Jacob, Brothers for always supporting the arts. He would like to thank the amazing teachers and staff at Alter, especially
Mrs. Sears, Mr. Brush, and Mrs. Lambert for the guidance and support that has helped him to grow both
THE BROTHERS COME TO EGYPT..................................Narrators, Joseph, Brothers, Angel Wives, as a person and a leader. Sam would also like to give a special thank you to the Kenneth Quinter Family
Egyptian Men and Women, Guards for their dedication to arts in education through the Conservatory for the Arts scholarship. Through their
WHO’S THE THIEF .............................................................Narrators, Joseph, Brothers, Angel Wives, generosity, his dream of attending Alter came true. He hopes that you enjoy the show!
Egyptian Men and Women, Guards
BENJAMIN CALYPSO .........................................................Narrators, Issachar, Brothers, Angel Wives, Jessica Pettit (Properties Designer/Theatre Booster President) is proud to be lending her crafting (and
Egyptian Men and Women, Guards shopping) skills to another Alter Castle Players’ production! Favorite props from previous shows include the
JOSEPH ALL THE TIME .....................................................Narrators, Company boxes of letters for 26 Pebbles, the car pieces for Once On This Island, and the myriad of odds and ends
she sourced for Breaking the Fifth Wall. A lifelong performer (and veteran of a few high school musicals),
JACOB IN EGYPT ...............................................................Company her greatest joy is watching her son, Eric, as he takes the stage!
ANY DREAM WILL DO........................................................Joseph, Company
MEGAMIX ............................................................................Company Megan Wean Sears (Director/Choreographer) is honored to be here at Alter for her 8th year as the drama
teacher and theatre director/choreographer. Megan earned her BFA in Musical Theatre from Wright State
PRODUCTION STAFF BIOS University and resided in New York City for several years. She traveled all across the country performing
Genevieve Bacarella (Assistant Stage Manager) is a sophomore and loves helping out in any way she in countless productions, including the Broadway National Tour of A Chorus Line. Select regional credits
can. She has always loved the theatre community and even used to help out at her sister’s high school include: North Shore Music Theatre, Ogunquit Playhouse, Maine State Music Theatre, Arrow Rock Lyceum
productions. She’s excited for the shows to come! Theatre, Gateway Playhouse, The Palace, Beef and Boards, and The Barn Theatre. Select choreography
credits include: Play It By Heart (The Human Race Theatre Company), 9 to 5 (Wright State University) and
Matthew P. Benjamin (Lighting Designer) is the Head of the Theatre Design/Technology Program in Wright Sweeney Todd (Gateway Playhouse). As director/choreographer and educator, Megan has also worked
State University’s Department of Theatre, Dance and Motion Pictures. Professional credits include seven with Epiphany Players for the last seven years (including regional premieres of Big Fish and Tarzan, among
seasons as the resident lighting designer for the Opera Theatre of Lucca, Italy. Other design work includes others). Megan is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA). A huge thank you to her incredible
productions with the Aspen Music Festival, Alley Theatre, Cincinnati Opera, CATCO, TriCities Opera, Luna production team, her unstoppable students and her never ending support system: Scott, Grayson, Jayden
Negra Dance Theatre, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Dayton Opera, Opera at Florham, and and Ivy- Without you this would not be possible. “Always for Mom”
Ballettech Ohio, among others. Member: United Scenic Artists. Matt is pleased to be returning to work with
Megan and The Castle Players this year!!! Seth Wade (Scenic Design/Painter) is a local artist and educator. He is currently an adjunct professor of
drawing at the University of Dayton, where he received his Bachelor of Fine Art Degree. Seth has also
David Brush (Music Director) is a director, music director, vocal coach and librettist/lyricist for five original taught at the University of Cincinnati, where he received his Master of Fine Art Degree, at Stiver’s School
musicals. He received his M.A. in Theatre from Regent University and has assisted in the development for the Arts, and right here at Alter.
of more than 15 original musicals - two of which had successful Off-Broadway runs. His producer credits
include: Off-Broadway - Hot Mess In Manhattan; Regional - Pump Up The Volume, The Consequences, Lori Watamaniuk (Costume Designer) has had the pleasure of costuming all 19 shows at Alter High School
and Spring Awakening. Directing credits include: regional premieres of Next Thing You Know, Rent, 35mm, over the last eight years, from Boeing Boeing to Breaking the Fifth Wall: Theatre in a New Age. In addition,
The Last Five Years, Tick, Tick...Boom! and Reasons To Be Pretty. Writing credits include: Summer of My she has costumed many summer musicals at Epiphany Lutheran Church including The Wizard of Oz,
German Soldier (American Harmony Prize 2014, Chicago Stages Finalist); The Anxiety Project (New York); Seussical, The Sound of Music, Godspell, Willy Wonka, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,
and the upcoming Amelia and Coyote Sunrise. With Alter, David has served as Music Director for the past Once on this Island, Tarzan, Big Fish, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Secret Garden, Why We Tell the Story,
seven years and also served as Co-Director for Alter’s And Then They Came For Me and The Guys. David and numerous Christmas shows. She would like to thank her family for their support over the years and
has also served on the directing team for Epiphany Lutheran Church for the last seven summer musicals. her costume co-designer, Kim Harvey, for all her hard work.
David is a member of the Dramatists Guild, serves as critic for the League of Cincinnati Theaters, and
teaches musical theatre voice and serves as adjunct for Sinclair Community College.
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CAST BIOS
CAST LIST Nick Abouzeid (Dan “Canaan Days”/Company) is a junior and is thrilled to be a part of his sixth production
as an Alter Castle Player. Some of his favorite roles have been Bun Foo in Thoroughly Modern Millie,
Narrator #1..............................................................................................................Annabel Wildermuth Daniel in Once on this Island and Hal in the most recent fall play, Proof. He thanks his cast members
Narrator #2.......................................................................................................................... Megan Lapp for all their support and can’t wait for you all to enjoy the show.
Joseph........................................................................................................................... Shawn Monteiro
Pharaoh.................................................................................................................................Aidan Plate Eli Brenner (Guard/Company) is a freshman and this is his first show. His hobbies include video games,
Jacob....................................................................................................................... Donald Wanamaker listening to music, and running cross country. He hopes everyone enjoys the show.
Reuben (One More Angel In Heaven)........................................................................... Stuart Schramm
Simeon......................................................................................................................Benjamin Kaufman Ian Carter (Gad/Company) is a junior and is super excited to be in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Levi....................................................................................................................................... Isa Lambert Dreamcoat. Other than theatre, he plays volleyball and participates in Scouts. He hopes you enjoy the
Naphtali...................................................................................................................... Michael Ferguson show as much as he enjoys singing, dancing, and acting in it.
Issachar (Benjamin Calypso)...................................................................................................Eric Pettit
Asher................................................................................................................................. Monica Jasek Keefe Carter (Children’s Company) is an eighth grader at St. Charles School where he has been in
Dan (Those Canaan Days)............................................................................................... Nick Abouzeid many musicals. Not only does he enjoy theatre, he also loves playing volleyball. Keefe hopes you enjoy
Zebulun............................................................................................................................Sophia Imundo the show as much as he does performing it!
Gad.......................................................................................................................................... Ian Carter
Benjamin............................................................................................................................... Lily Nevers CJ Delgado (Ishmaelite/Company) is a senior and is ecstatic to be a part of her first production at Alter.
Judah.................................................................................................................................Lauren Shenk She cannot wait to share the delightful story of Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat. She also hopes
Potiphar/Butler...............................................................................................................Owen Linegang that many students seek the opportunity to participate in the arts!
Mrs. Potiphar................................................................................................................Taylor Thornburg
Baker/Transition Soloist................................................................................................... Chloe Parker Ava Elliott (Jacob’s Wife/Company) began theatre in elementary school and has continued since coming
Angel................................................................................................................................... Zandra Miller to Alter. Freshman year, she participated in stage crew for the fall play, 26 Pebbles, and the cast for the
GO GO Soloists................................. Mikayla Mihok, Alexis Magnusen, Julia Ruffolo, Christine Gulas winter musical, Freaky Friday. This will be her sixth production.
Lively Lad..........................................................................................................................Sophia Shenk
Joseph’s Mother..................................................................................................................... Ava Elliott Michael Ferguson (Naphtali) is a senior and has been involved in Castle Players productions since his
Ishmaelites.................................................................................................CJ Delgado, Maddie Rupper freshman year. You may have seen him previously as Jimmy in The Guys, Bill and Darren in 26 Pebbles,
Guards........................................................................................................ Eli Brenner, Owen Linegang Mr. Blumen in Freaky Friday, Kyle in The Party Never Ends, or Peter in The Leaning Tower of Pizza. If
Potiphar Women: Gabi Lambert, Brigid McKenna, Mikayla Mihok, Caroline Rentz, Julia Ruffolo you didn’t see Michael on stage, he was in the tech booth controlling the lights or holding the boom mic
Potiphar Men: Nick Abouzeid, Eli Brenner, Eric Pettit, Aidan Plate, Simon Roth in Proof. He plans to join AFROTC in college and study mechanical engineering. He plans on commit-
ting to a school for hockey. He loves being an Alter Castle Player and he hopes you enjoy the show!
Egyptian Women: Gabi Lambert, Alexis Magnusen, Brigid McKenna, Mikayla Mihok, Renee Palmer,
Chloe Parker, Caroline Rentz Abby Foppe (Company) is a senior this year and is super excited to step on stage as cast for the first
Egyptian Men: Nick Abouzeid, Ian Carter, Eric Pettit, Simon Roth, Stuart Schramm time. This will be her seventh show, but she has been backstage for six shows. Outside theatre, she is
Angel Wives: CJ Delgado, Theresa Junker, Gabi Lambert, Alexis Magnusen, Brigid McKenna, Mikayla also involved in Alter Bowling. She can’t wait for everyone to see the show!
Mihok, Zandra Miller, Renee Palmer, Julia Ruffolo, Maddie Rupper, Sophia Shenk
Christine Gulas (Soloist/Company) is a current senior performing her first ever musical as a part of the
Wives: CJ Delgado, Ava Elliott, Abby Foppe, Christine Gulas, Theresa Junker, Gabi Lambert, Alexis Alter Castle Players. This is the second show Christine has ever been in including her role of Bianca in
Magnusen, Isabella Magnusen, Emily Mangold, Brigid McKenna, Mikayla Mihok, Zandra Miller, Renee The Taming of the Shrew at Incarnation. She has fallen in love with the musical and hopes you enjoy
Palmer, Chloe Parker, Julia Ruffolo, Maddie Rupper, Sophia Shenk, Taylor Thornburg the show as much as she does.
Shepherds: Eli Brenner, Owen Linegang, Aidan Plate, Simon Roth
Reese Hornick (Children’s Company) is an eighth grader at St. Charles and feels blessed to join the
cast of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat! She has been in over 45 productions, seven
CHILDREN’S COMPANY of them under the direction of Mrs. Sears. She also enjoys volleyball and playing ukulele.
Keefe Carter, Reese Hornick, Sadie Hornick, Lucy Reynolds,
Leah Kay Russ, Liza Russ, Abby Wallace Sadie Hornick (Children’s Company) is a fifth grader at St. Charles and happy to be in her third produc-
tion at Alter. Past performances here include Once on This Island (Little Girl) and 26 Pebbles (student).
COMPANY She has very much enjoyed this early entrée into high school!
Nick Abouzeid, Eli Brenner, Ian Carter, CJ Delgado, Ava Elliott, Michael Ferguson, Abby Foppe,
Christine Gulas, Sophia Imundo, Monica Jasek, Theresa Junker, Benjamin Kaufman, Gabi Lambert, Isa Sophia Imundo (Zebulun) is a senior and is very excited to be participating in her last musical at Alter.
Lambert, Megan Lapp, Owen Linegang, Alexis Magnusen, Isabella Magnusen, Emily Mangold, Brigid You may have seen her as Starr in 26 Pebbles, understudy Ouiser in Steel Magnolias, ensemble in
McKenna, Mikayla Mihok, Zandra Miller, Shawn Monteiro, Lily Nevers, Renee Palmer, Chloe Parker, Freaky Friday, Once on This Island, or in Breaking The Fifth Wall. Outside of theatre, Sophia is involved
Eric Pettit, Aidan Plate, Caroline Rentz, Simon Roth, Julia Ruffolo, Maddie Rupper, Stuart Schramm, with Miller’s Babies improv troupe, contemporary dance at Impressions, and Key Club. She would like to
Lauren Shenk, Sophia Shenk, Taylor Thornburg, Donald Wanamaker, Annabel Wildermuth thank everyone involved with Castle Players for a wonderful three years. She hopes you enjoy the show!
CREW Monica Jasek (Asher) is a sophomore and is excited to perform her third production with the Castle
Noah Elrod, Peyton Kuntz, Sam Linden, Marie Lunne, Grace McKenna, Players. This is her second time being in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with Mrs.
Olivia Oney, Caitlyn Porter, Maggie Schoen, Sarah Theewis Sears and Mr. Brush. Monica enjoys playing volleyball, reading, swimming, and singing. She hopes
you enjoy the show!
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Lily Nevers (Benjamin) is a freshman at Alter and is thrilled to be a part of her first musical with the Castle
Theresa Junker (Company) is a senior and is thrilled to be part of her 12th and final show with the Castle Players! You may have recently seen her as The Cat in the Hat in Seussical Jr., or in Breaking the Fifth
Players! She is performing in her sixth show and was a part of the crew for the other six. Her favorite Wall. Some of her favorite roles include Mary Lennox in The Secret Garden and Sara Brown in Guys
shows to be on crew for were Lost in Yonkers, Godspell, and Proof. Some of Theresa’s favorite shows and Dolls. She is very thankful that Alter can do live theater again, and that she was able to be part of
to perform in at Alter have been Songs for a New World and Once on This Island. She wishes this wasn’t such an amazing cast for this wonderful musical. She hopes you enjoy the show as much as she does!
her last production with the Castle Players, and she is so grateful for all the friends and memories she
has made in theater over the past four years. She hopes you love this fun show as much as she does! Renee Palmer (Company) is a senior at Alter High School and is thrilled for her on-stage debut and for
her seventh production as a Castle Player. Renee has been involved in Castle Players productions since
Benjamin Kaufman (Simeon) is a freshman and is excited to be in his first production at Alter. He has her sophomore year in Songs for a New World, as well as 26 Pebbles, Freaky Friday, Once on This
performed in St. Charles musicals in the past. He also plays soccer and basketball for Alter. Enjoy Island, Proof, and most recently Breaking the Fifth Wall. She is very excited to get back to the curtains
the show! for her final show, and of course, enjoy Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
Chloe Parker (Baker/Soloist/Company) is a junior at Alter High School. Chloe has done the following
Gabi Lambert (Company) is a freshman at Alter, and this is her third production with the Castle Players. shows: Once on This Island, Music Man Jr., Thoroughly Modern Millie, Lion King, Freaky Friday, Proof,
Gabi found her love for theatre at St. Charles Borromeo School where she was in Guys and Dolls and and Breaking the Fifth Wall. Chloe has also participated in several a capella groups: Poor Paul, Paul
Seussical. At Alter, she is also a member of the Lancerettes Dance Team, Key Club, Spanish Club and and the Paulette’s, and Fantastic’s. She is so excited to have the opportunity to share her talents with
Fashion Club. Outside of school, Gabi enjoys being a competitive dancer at Center Stage Academy of you, even through this tough time.
the Arts. She hopes you enjoy this show as much as she does!
Eric Pettit (Issachar “Benjamin Calypso”/Company) is a sophomore and is thrilled to be part of his sixth
Isa Lambert (Levi) is a junior at Alter High School. She has been in several productions with the Castle production with Alter Castle Players. Favorite roles include Joe in 26 Pebbles, Wells/Louis in Freaky
Players since freshman year. She was a part of Songs for A New World, Thoroughly Modern Millie, 26 Friday, and the ensemble of Breaking the Fifth Wall. Previously, Eric has performed with Epiphany
Pebbles, Freaky Friday, Once on This Island, Breaking the 5th Wall, and now Joseph and the Amazing Players, Dare to Inspire, and HRTC, among others.
Technicolor Dreamcoat! She is also a member of Key Club, Spanish Club, Fashion Club, Creative Arts
Club, and Lancerettes at Alter. Outside of school, Isa is a member of the competitive dance team at Aidan Plate (Pharaoh/Company) is a senior and theater veteran and is returning to the stage after a
Center Stage Academy of the Arts where she also teaches dance to younger students. Isa is thrilled for seven year hiatus due to contract negotiations with his football coaches, so you probably haven’t seen
you to see the show and she hopes you enjoy! him in any shows. He is excited to “Go, Go, Go” off into the wild blue yonder as a football player at the
Air Force Academy next year.
Megan Lapp (Narrator 2) is a junior and this is her third show at Alter. You may remember her as
Hannah in Alter’s production of Freaky Friday. She thanks all the creative designers and directors for Caitlyn Porter (Tech) is a senior and is so excited to be a part of the program again for one last year.
their amazing work and hopes you enjoy the show! Caitlyn has been a part of the program since sophomore year and has done spotlight for Thoroughly
Modern Millie, Freaky Friday, and did lights for Breaking the Fifth Wall. Caitlyn is also active in Alter
Owen Linegang (Potiphar/Butler/Company) is a junior and is ecstatic to be a part of the cast for this Girls Soccer, Alter Girls Lacrosse, National Honors Society, Alter Scholars, and University Club. Caitlyn
amazing show. This is the first Castle Players production that Owen has been involved in and his first plans to study Computer Science Engineering in college. She is so thankful to have had this time with
performance in a musical. the Castle Players and will leave Alter with lots of fond memories.
Caroline Rentz (Soloists/Company) is a senior this year and is participating in her first show with the
Alexis Magnusen (Soloist/Company) is a junior at Alter. This is her second year being a part of theatre. Alter Castle Players. She has been dancing since she was three years old and wants to continue her
She has been in Freaky Friday and Once on This Island. Aside from being in the Alter Castle Players, dancing career in college. At Alter she is a Lancerette Captain and a Varsity Soccer Cheerleader. She
she is also involved in Alter’s tennis team. She hopes you’ll love the show as much as she does! is so excited to be a part of something so incredible!
Isabella Magnusen (Company) is a senior and is excited to be part of her first show at Alter! In her free Lucy Reynolds (Children’s Company) is excited to be part of her second production with the Alter Castle
time, she enjoys playing tennis for Alter Girls’ Varsity team. She hopes you enjoy the show! Players (Little Girl, Once on This Island). She is a fifth grader at Ascension School. Lucy plays soccer,
basketball and studies tap, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and lyrical dance.
Emily Mangold (Company) is a sophomore and is excited for her second performance as a Castle Player.
Besides theatre, she is also involved in Lancerettes and band. Emily hopes that you enjoy the show. Simon Roth (Company) is a freshman at Alter. This is the third Alter Castle Players production that
he has been involved with, and the first time he has taken the stage at Alter. He is excited to continue
Brigid McKenna (Company) is a senior and this is her third show with the Castle Players. She has acting this fall.
been dancing for 13 years and the past five years with South Dayton Dance Theatre. She has been in
crew for Proof and performed in Breaking the Fifth Wall. She is very excited to be performing in her third Julia Ruffolo (Soloist/Company) is a senior and is excited to be in her first musical. Julia can be found
show with the Alter Castle Players! singing all the time and even has a Carpool Karaoke microphone! You may have seen her previously in
the role of “Angel #3” in the fourth grade Christmas pageant. Julia typically can be found on the soccer
Mikayla Mihok (Soloist/Company) is a sophomore and is super excited to be a part of her fifth production or lacrosse field but has embraced the challenge to use her voice in a more official venue by being part
at Alter. Outside of Alter, she enjoys dancing and spending time with her family. She thanks her friends of the Joseph cast! She loves new adventures!
and family for all their support. Maddie Rupper (Ishmaelite/Company) is a senior here at Alter. She has been involved in four shows
behind the scenes - Thoroughly Modern Millie, Freaky Friday, Once on This Island, and Breaking the
Zandra Miller (Angel Soloist/Company) is a junior and this is her third year as an Alter Castle Players- Fifth Wall. This is her first show on stage, and she is so thankful to have these people to encourage her.
she has been in four musicals and one play. You may have seen her as Mama Euralie in Once on This She hopes you enjoy our production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat!
Island. She hopes you love the show just as much as she does!
Leah Kay Russ (Children’s Company) is a third grader at St. Charles. She is happy to be on the Alter
Shawn Monteiro (Joseph) is a junior and has been involved in Alter Castle Players productions since stage for the second time. You may have seen her in 26 Pebbles last season. She has been active in
his freshman year. These include Once on this Island playing Agwe and Freaky Friday playing Adam. theatre and dance since she was three years old. She hopes you enjoy the show!
He hopes you enjoy his rendition of Joseph!
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Liza Russ (Children’s Company) is an eighth grader at St. Charles. She is thrilled to be in her third
Alter Castle Players production. You may have seen her as “Fletcher” last year in Freaky Friday. Her
favorite role was Mary Lennox in The Secret Garden at Epiphany. When not on stage, she enjoys sports,
babysitting and hanging out with her friends. Enjoy!
Stuart Schramm (Reuben “One More Angel”/Company) is a junior and is so blessed to be in his seventh
show at Alter. He was recently in the cast of Breaking the Fifth Wall. He is so thankful for everyone who
helped make a live musical happen during this time where there is not much live theatre.
Lauren Shenk (Judah) is a senior at Alter, and this is her third year as an Alter Castle Player. You might
have seen her as New Modern in Thoroughly Modern Millie or Mrs. Time in Freaky Friday. She has also
been in Songs for a New World, Once on this Island, Proof, Breaking the Fifth Wall, and was a member
of crew for 26 Pebbles. In addition to theater, Lauren is also involved in NHS and is a God Squad Leader.
After graduating she hopes to pursue Nursing. She has thoroughly enjoyed her time as a Castle Player
and is looking forward to being on stage with her friends and sister one last time. Enjoy the show!
Sophia Shenk (Lively Lad/Company) is a freshman at Alter and is excited to be in her first musical with
her sister, Lauren, and the Alter Castle Players. She is also excited to see what adventures her time in
Castle Players will bring her!
Taylor Thornburg (Mrs. Potiphar/Company) is a senior and is thrilled to be in her second Castle Players
production! While this is her second performance in Alter’s theatre, she is no stranger to the stage. She
is currently a member of Dayton Ballet’s pre-professional training company and has had the opportunity
to dance alongside the professional company members on the world-class Schuster Center Stage. In
The Nutcracker, she most notably portrayed Clara and a Corps de Ballet member in Snow and Flowers.
She has also been featured in Dayton Ballet’s productions of The Great Gatsby, Sleeping Beauty, and
Romeo and Juliet and in Muse Machine’s past winter musicals and summer concerts. Taylor plans to
pursue a career in medicine with a specialization in sports medicine or orthopedics. She wants to thank
her family and theatre peers for their unconditional support!
Abby Wallace (Children’s Company) is an eighth grader at St. Charles and has been in the music
department productions of Music Man, Lion King, Guys and Dolls, and Seussical. This year she will have
solos in Suddenly Seymour and She Used to be Mine in the Spring production of Broadway Bound. She
is active in drama and dance, and plays basketball. She is excited to participate in her first of hopefully
many Alter productions.
Donald Wanamaker (Jacob) is excited for another show with the Alter Castle Players, and he is thrilled
to be performing as Jacob. His previous musical experience includes Once On This Island, Freaky
Friday, The Lion King, and The Music Man.
Annabel Wildermuth (Narrator 1) is a senior and this is her 12th and final production with the Castle
Players. You may have previously seen her as Claire in Proof, Erzulie in Once on this Island, Savannah
in Freaky Friday, or Yolie and Jeriann in 26 Pebbles. She wants to thank Mrs. Sears, Mr. Brush and her
voice teachers Christin Rondeau and Coleman Clark for supporting her through her musical theatre
journey and for teaching her so much of what she knows. She is eternally grateful for everything that
she has learned as a Castle Player and hopes to inspire others to enjoy the arts and to not be afraid to
create. She hopes you enjoy your trip to biblical times and see that truly “any dream will do.”
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Keep Dreaming
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Ian & Keefe, R
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Break a leg! R
Mom, Dad, & Liesl We Love You
CJ,
Congratulations on
joining your first Alter
production! We are so
proud of you!
Love,
Dad, Mom, and Miguel
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Congratulations Brigid!
We love you and are so proud of you!
Love, Moma, Daddy, Maggie, Maura, Benj, Andrew, & Janie
Congratulations Casltle Players! Thank you for
teaching us all to pivot when needed, to persevere
in tough times, and to come out shining on the
other side. So proud of you all!
God Bless,
The Rupper Family
We never thought we’d see you on stage, Mad Dog, but we’re so proud of you for taking
a risk! You are loved so much and don’t ever forget it!
Love, Your Crazy Family and Friends
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Congratulations, Isa and Gabi!
We are so honored to be your parents.
We can’t wait to see you shine on the stage in technicolor!!
Your biggest fans, Mom and Dad
Aidan, you’ve interpreted your own
dreams and made them come true, and
you’ve entertained us so well along the
way. Good luck next year and GO BOLTS!
Thank you, we love you and are so proud!
Mom, Dad & your Platelet Fans
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To my incredible seniors….
You will be missed beyond belief!
Thanks for four amazing years of joy,
talent and love!!!
CJ Delgado Brigid McKenna
Michael Ferguson Renee Palmer
Abby Foppe Aidan Plate
Christine Gulas Caitlyn Porter
Sophia Imundo Caroline Rentz
Sam Johnson Julia Ruffolo
Theresa Junker Maddie Rupper
Peyton Kuntz Lauren Shenk
Marie Lunne Taylor Thornburg
Isabella Magnusen Annabel Wildermuth
Love you all!
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