(above) The case of WHRHS fall performance of “Almost, Maine”
WHRHS Fall Drama, “Almost, Maine”
Twenty student thespians in the Script and Cue Drama Program at Watchung Hills Regional High School (WHRHS) tackled the fall drama, “Almost, Maine,” giving life to its charming literary script to deliver a masterful performance.
The WHRHS actors and actresses were supported by an energetic behind-the-scene team of student and professional Production Staff members. They contributed all the numerous tasks required to stage a live drama in four performances, including three evening performances and a Saturday afternoon matinee.
The cast, in order of appearance, included:
John Doucette played Pete and Kaelin Churchill played Ginette, in the scene trilogy titled, “Prologue/Interlogue/Epilogue,” at the opening, closing and Intermission of the play; Act 1: Andrew Moberly played East and Christine Tanko played Glory in a scene titled, “Her Heart”;
Lucas Melo played Jimmy, Giovanna DiSanto played Sandrine, and Sydney Waddy played Waitress in “Sad and Glad”; Ariya Blow played Marvalyn, and Jack Melillo played Steve in “This Hurts”; and Jordan Pincus played Gayle and Nicholas Harrison played Lendall in “Getting It Back”; Act 2: Mia Hoinis played Deena and Maddie Johnson played Shelly in “They Fell”;
Matthew Mackrell played Phil and Olivia Kider played Marci in “Where It Went”;
Jack Melillo played Daniel and Catherine Quirico played Hope in “Story of Hope”; and
Andrew Moberly played Dave and Nina DiNorscio played Rhonda in “Seeing The Thing.”
In addition, Paul Riedler and Christian Takleszyn portrayed Townspeople in several scenes.
Production
“Almost, Maine” was directed by WHRHS Drama Teacher Douglas Eaton. Chief Assistant Director was Portia Rowley. Assistant Director was Talia Hooke. Production Stage Manager was Alexander Martin. Set Designer was Douglas Eaton. Scenic Artist was Kate Griffin. Costume Designer was Gail DeCicco. Lighting Designer was Chris Valenti. Sound Designer was Rick Clark. Set Construction was Nick DiNizio. Assistant Stage Managers were Elena Celeste and Melissa Miketen. Technical Director and Set CAD Layout was Chris Valenti. Video Projections and Lighting Effects were Chris Valenti, Rick Clark and Nick DiNizio. Prop Master was Rachel Krouk. Head of Costume was Lauren Quinn. Rigging was Zayn Khalil. Sound Board was Krystyna Leski. Special Effects was Kayley Garcell. Lighting Board Operator was Cat Teo.
Running Crew was: Jennifer Buser, Carolina Delvalle, Tyler Isherwood, Autumn Rodriguez, Crosby Sayan, Ally Valatare, Siya Wadhare, Jaimie Wu and Janice Wang. Props Crew were: Gregory Katchko, Virginia Paris, and Pavithra Ponnolu. Costume Crew was: Josette Sapia, Lydia Eberle; and Nora Lange. Co-heads of Hair and Makeup were: Sophia Formissano and Hannah Stevens. Hair and Makeup Crew were: Julia Cornell Nathan Gennaro. Ushers were: Emily Dec, Maddie Leong. Erin Pinto, and Michael Wong.mScript and Cue Business Manager is Dianne Krutz. The Program includes this note of thanks: “A special thank you to: Megan Krutz for designing the cover art; and Rachel Krouk for making the program.”
Photo by WHRHS
