Congratulations, you made it!

• Emily Young
• McKenna Oldmixon
• Hailee Clover
• Ally Gelbman
• Erin Doolin
• Kyle Ray
• Melissa Green
• Caitlin McFann

I would like to see the following people for Callbacks

• Julie Moffitt
• Melissa Gomes
• Madison Null

If you are interested in audition for Actors’ Rep but weren’t able to come to the audition, talk to Mrs. Tucker about setting up an appointment for an audition during lunch or after school.

Auditions for Actors' Repertory class will be May 7 starting at 3pm.  Please bring 2 one-minute monologues.  They should be contrasting, and demonstrate your acting range.  For example, one could be a comedy and one a drama.  Or one could be Shakespearean and one more modern.  Etc.  Please also be prepared to answer questions about your previous theater experience.  This class is primarily for students who have completed Drama 1 and Advanced Drama, and/or have been in a play/musical at Capo. 

Auditions for Advanced Drama will be May 3rd after school (3pm for current students, 4pm for incoming freshmen).  This audition is for anyone who has not taken Drama 1, but has previous experience with Drama (either in middle school, community theater, in plays, or maybe you truly feel like you have a talent for it and you have a genuine interest that goes beyond an introductory course.  The only way to get into Advanced Drama is to either take Drama 1, or to audition.  Auditions for current Capo students will be at 3pm, and auditions for incoming freshmen will begin at 4pm.  Please bring a 2 minute monologue that you have prepared by memorizing and thinking about character motivation.  I am looking to see that you can comfortably perform while on stage, and that you are not a complete newbie to the stage.

If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Tucker through School Loop or at eatucker@capousd.org

Interested in being in the Stagecraft class next year and working backstage in the new theater?  Fill out this application below and talk to your guidance counselor. This class fulfills the Fine Arts requirement for Graduation.

Interested in going on our 2nd annual field trip to Paramount Studios, Hollywood?  Participation is first come first served.  Sign up with Mrs. Tucker ASAP by bringing a check and picking up a field trip form.  Here is the basic info:

-When:  March 20th during the school day (we should be back by 2:30)

-Price:  $37    Please write checks to CVHS Drama, or you can pay in cash.

-What:  A tour of Paramount Studios' back lot.  We will be lead in groups of 10 by a professional tour guide.  We will be taken backstage of numerous TV shows and/or movies, and get a general tour of shooting locations for Paramount shows.  Last year, for example, we saw locations for Glee, Community, Dr. Phil, Happy Endings, The Hills, etc., etc.  We even got to eat at "Breadsticks" and the "Lima Bean" (the restaurant and cafe in Glee).  Some of our students were even lucky enough to catch a glimpse of some of the actors.

-Who:  Drama Club and Film students.

Guys and Dolls Cast

(In Order of Appearance)

Nicely-Nicely—Matt Schurmer

Benny Southstreet—Matt Kushnir

Rusty Charlie—Michael Keener

Sarah Brown—Emily Young

Arlene Abernathy (formerly Arvide)—Kate Miller

Mission Band Member—Melissa Green

Mission Band Member—Tiffany Hamidjaja

Mission Band Member—Larcyn Burnett

Mission Band Member—Nicole Moon

Harry the Horse—Jon Bareford

Lt. Brannigan—James Parker

Nathan Detroit—John Conover

Crap Shooter—Alexei Rehorn

Crap Shooter—Kyle Ray

Angie the Ox—Ryan Ngyuen

Miss Adelaide—Danielle Fockler

Sky Masterson—Josh Moynihan

Joey Biltmore—Joseph Espiritu

General Matilda Cartwright—Niki Pirbazari

Big Jule—Will Conover

Master of Ceremonies for Hot Box—Madi Anderson

Mimi (Hot Box Dancer)—Ally Gerstley

Allison (Hot Box Dancer)—Paige Vanderwarker

Ferguson (Hot Box Dancer)—Jasa Davidson

Vernon (Hot Box Dancer)—Hailee Clover

Hot Box Dancer—Andrea VandenBoogaard

Hot Box Dancer—Rachel Deitch

Hot Box Dancer—Ally Gelbman

Hot Box Dancer—Heather Armstrong

Hot Box Dancer—Molly Kuciemba

Hot Box Dancer—McKenna Oldmixon

Waitress—Rosie Boyd

Congratulations to everyone who auditioned.  You made our job very hard, and we know it's not easy to audition.  Thank you!!  If you would like to be in the crew, please do!  Cast and crew's first day of rehearsal/class will be Monday February 4th.  We will meet in B-1 at 3:00pm.  See you then!

Our Winter Play will be put on by our 4th period Actors' Rep class.  This year, we've selected William Shakespeare's comedy, The Taming of the Shrew.

CAST LIST

Christopher Sly –Jorge Nuila

Sly’s wife-- Madi Anderson

Katherine Minola – Haley Dyer

Petruchio –Josh Moynihan

Bianca Minola –Alicia Handel

Baptista Minola --–Matt Schurmer

Hortensio –Matt Kushnir

Lucentio –Jonathan Bareford

Tranio –Larcyn Burnett

Gremio –Ally Gerstley

Grumio –Will Conover

Curtis—Rosie Boyd

Nathaniel—Tiffany Hamidjaja

Nicholas—Jasa Davidson

Joseph—Amber Collines

Philip—Rachel Deitch

Peter—Grayce Lee

A Tailor—Danielle Fockler

Haberdasher—Grayce Lee

Biondello –Matt Coblish

Vincentio –James Parker

A Pedant –Paige Vanderwarker

A Widow—Nicole Moon

Servants of Baptista and Lucentio—Rosie, Tiffany, Jasa, Amber, Rachel, Grayce, Danielle

Director:  John Conover

Stage Manager:  Niki Pirbazari 

CVHS Drama Presents:

The Diary of Anne Frank

Nov 8-10  Thursday, Friday,* Saturday at 7pm

$8 w/ASB and $10 General Admission

*Please plan to arrive early on Friday to find parking, as it is the same night as our CIF home football game.

The Diary of Anne Frank

Cast List

Congratulations!

Anne Frank……………………….Allison Gerstley

Otto Frank………..…………………James Parker

Mrs. Frank…………………………Melissa Green

Margot Frank……………………….Emily Young

Mrs. Van Daan…………………………Niki Pirbazari

Mr. Van Daan………………………….Will Conover

Peter Van Daan……….…………………Matt Kushnir

Mr. Dussel………………………....…..Michael Keener

Miep Gies*………………………………..Madi Anderson

Nazi Guards………Juan Lara, Rosie Boyd, Abby Kinser

Thank you so much to all of you who came out to audition!  You all did a fantastic job and it was a VERY hard decision.  If you are interested in crewing the show, make sure to come in on Monday and talk with Mrs. Tucker.  Remember to be supportive of everyone who got a role, and demonstrate good sportsmanship.  Again, great job by everyone.

Rehearsals start Monday, but are not mandatory for anyone observing the Jewish holiday.

*Miep will also take on the lines of Mr. Krahler

New Drama Club t-shirts are here!!  They are only $9.00, and are obviously totally awesome (see picture below).  Buy yours today with cash or a check made out to CVHS Drama.  Pick them up in C-1 anytime, or you can buy one at the first Drama Club Meeting on Thursday 9/20 at lunch in C-1.

President:  Niki Pirbazari

Vice President:  John Conover

Treasurer:  Ally Gerstley

Secretary:  Kara Leonard

Clerk:  Grayce Lee

Publicity:  Matt Kushnir

Historian:  Paige Vanderwarker

Stage Manager:  Haley (Christian) Dyer

If you have a question about Thespian points or the Thespian Society, you can email Grayce.  Want to help crew backstage or help build sets?  Email Haley.  Want to help make posters and spread the word about shows, field trips, and other events?  Email Matt.  You get the point.  Any question you have, one of our trusty Board Members can answer it.  :)

For our Fall Play in 2012, we will be doing...

The Diary of Anne Frank

Auditions:  Friday, September 14th  3pm-7pm   Meet in C-1.

This is a dramatic play with serious subject matter concerning the Holocaust and World War II.  It is an autobiographical play, which means that it is based on the diary of a young girl who actually went through these horrific events.  If you have never heard of the play or the book, but intend to audition, do a little research.  Any amount will help.  :)  Remember, we are always looking for new blood, so if you've never auditioned before but have always wanted to, we welcome you with open arms.  Or, if you've auditioned multiple times but have never been cast, don't be disheartened! Theater is a tough business, but sometimes it's just a matter of finding the right play and character for you!  We welcome you (back) with open arms.  :)

The cast includes 5 females, 5 males, and 3 extras (Nazi soldiers).  Audition pieces will be available the day before auditions in C-1 or on this site for download.  This is not always the case, so make sure that you take advantage of the extra time that you have and really connect with the character.  Memorization is not required, but if you've had the piece overnight, it doesn't hurt to show that you've memorized it, while also exploring the depth of the character.  Also, when you pick up an audition piece, make sure to pick up the Audition Contract and have your parents sign it.  Bring this with you to auditions.

If you have any questions about auditions, please see Mrs. Tucker in C-1 before school, during breaks, or after school.  You can find her in C-7 during 2nd period.  Or, you can always email her through School Loop or at eatucker@capousd.org

Performance Dates:  Wednesday-Friday, November 7-9

WHAT:  FOOTLOOSE!  

WHEN:  April 24, 25, 27, 28    7:30pm

WHERE:  Capo Mall--  26301 Via Escolar, Mission Viejo, CA, 92692

WHY:  To witness the amazing fun of the spring musical, and bring happiness to you.  :)

HOW:  With months of preparation, blood, sweat, tears, and smiles

PRICE:  $10 w/ASB  $12 General Admission 

Interested in taking Drama next year?  Register for one of our 3 levels of Drama classes:  Drama 1 (for those with little to no experience), Advanced Drama (an intermediate course), and Actor's Repertory (an advanced level, audition only class).

Also, if you think you might be interested in being involved in the fall play next year (whether in the cast or in the crew), sign up for 7th period Drama Musical Comedy.  We'll have auditions in the fall, and you can drop the course accordingly (if you don't get cast and/or you don't want to be in crew).

Ask Mrs. Tucker if you have any questions.  Visit her in the Drama room (C-1) or her English room (C-7), or email her at eatucker@capousd.org

If you are an 8th grader interested in auditioning for Advanced Drama for your freshman year, the auditions will be held on Tuesday May 15th at 4pm in the Drama room (C-1) on the CVHS Campus.  You will need to perform a 2 minute monologue that is from a published, well-known play and playwright.  You will also need to be willing to answer a few questions about your theater experience.  In order to audition you must have some experience with Drama (from Middle School classes or plays, and/or community theater.  If you have no experience, but want to be in Drama, you can easily tell your counselor that you would like to be in Drama 1 and she will automatically add you (no adution is necessary for Drama 1).

Please email Mrs. Tucker if you have any questions.

eatucker@capousd.org

Thank you all for the great turn out and the hard work.  We had to make some VERY hard decisions--you guys didn't make it easy on us!  If you got a roll, CONGRATULATIONS!  If you did not get a roll, PLEASE consider helping us out with the musical any way you can.  Come see Mrs. Tucker if you are interested in back stage work.  Remember to congratulate and support each other, and trust in your judges' decisions which were for the good of the show.  :)  Here's to a great spring musical!

Cast:  We will see you all for the first day of rehearsal on Monday after school in Mrs. Girard's room from 3-5:30pm.

Ren McCormack--------------Chris Del Padre

Ariel Shaw----------------------Tori Scherer

Reverend Shaw---------------Matt Schurmer

Vi Moore-----------------------Kate Miller

Willard-------------------------John Conover

Jeter----------------------------Jon Bareford

Bickle--------------------------Matt Kushnir

Garvin--------------------------James Parker

Rusty----------------------------Hailee Clover

Wendy Jo----------------------Shay Weinberg

Urleen--------------------------Natalie Farrell

Mindy--------------------------Jasa Davidson

Jessie--------------------------Paige Vanderwarker

Ethel McCormack-----------Larcyn Burnett

Chuck Cranston--------------Josh Moynihan

Lyle-----------------------------Will Conover

Travis--------------------------Jorge Nuila

Coach Dunbar----------------Brandon Levine

Eleanor Dunbar--------------Adrienne Gutierrez

Lulu Warnicker--------------Rosie Boyd

Wes Warnicker--------------Will Conover

Betty Blast-------------------Niki Pirbazari

Principal----------------------Melissa Green

Cop----------------------------Rachel Deitch

Cowboy Bob----------------Matt Kushnir

Adult Townspeople-------Niki Pirbazari, Nicole Moon, Rosie Boyd, Abby Kinser, Mandy Williams, Michael Keener, Tiffany Hamidjaja

Teens-------------------------Rachel Deitch, Ally Gerstley, Amanda Ries, Joselyn Hernandez Macedo, Molly Kuciemba, Valerie Seeler, Bridget Reyes

Movie Night:  FOOTLOOSE

Join us to watch Footloose (the 1980s version) in the mall.  It's Free!!   It's a good movie, and it will help you research your character for auditions.

fRIDAY 2/3/12   7pm

Basic Information:  Bring the following with you to the audition (Wed., 2/8):  Headshot and resume, 2 copies of 16 bars of the song you will sing for your audition, a memorized 1 minute monologue, signed audition contract.  If you have ANY questions about any of this, please ask Mrs. Tucker or Mrs. Girard.

Musical Dates:

1.  2/7/12:  Dance Workshop (meet in the mall and learn the dance for the audition) 3pm-5pm

2.  2/8/12:  Acting/Singing Audition (bring your audition contract, headshot, resume,memorized monologue, and music).  3pm-7pm

3.  2/10/12:  Dance Audition and Callback for leads (if you are called back for a lead after Wednesday, you need to pick up your sheet music from Girard before Friday, and be prepared to go head to head with others who are called back.

Results will be posted on Friday night (2/10) on this web-page, and on the external Drama website at http://sites.google.com/site/capodrama/ 

Rehearsals will begin Feb. 13, and will be everyday after school from 3pm-6pm. Tech Nights are Friday April 20th and Monday April 23 from 3pm-9:30pm.  Performance dates are April 24, 25, and 27, 28.

EAT

It’s Not About Food

Advanced Drama Winter Play

Cast List

AMY………………………….Natalie Farrell

JOEY……………………..James Parker

AMY’S MOM…………………….Adrienne Gutierrez

AMY’S DAD………………………Jon Bareford

COACH……………………Chris DelPadre

WRESTLER……………………Matt Coblish

GENERIC TV ACTRESS……………………Gabby Gerstley

CALORIE WOMAN & TV COMMERCIAL WOMAN………………Abby Kinser

YOUNG WAITRESS & DIET MOM…………………..Jasa Davidson

TV COMMERCIAL MAN…………………..Steven McFann

IF GIRL………………….Rachel Deitch

DANCER’S DANCER & EMILY…………………….Madison Breshears

DR. ELLISON & THERAPIST #2……………………….Joselyn Hernandez

YOUNG WOMAN IN MIRROR……………..Paige Vanderwarker

PERSON……………………..Rosie Boyd

LISA………………………..Haley Dyer

ELLIOT…………………..Josh Moynihan

COMPETITION MOM & JAMIE……………..Amber Collins

WRESTLER’S FRIEND…………………..Jorge Nuila

THERAPIST #1 & AMANDA………………..Bridget Browning

TERRI & ANGRY TEEN……………..Grayce Lee

*Smaller roles (such as the Someones or the random Teens) will be decided as we enter rehearsals

CREW

Assistant Director…………..Niki Pirbazari

Stage Manager……………John Conover

Backstage Crew…………..Phil Gross

Backstage Crew…………..Tori Scherer

Backstage Crew…………..Shay Weinberg

Backstage Crew…………..Brandon Levine

Backstage Crew…………..Michael Keener

Backstage Crew…………..David Fleischli

Backstage Crew…………..Alica Handel

Backstage Crew…………..Jorge Del Gado

Congratulations to the cast and crew.  If you would like to look at your lines over break, ask Mrs. Tucker for a script.  J 

Every Thursday in C-1 is a Drama Club Luncheon. 

Bring your lunch, come on in, and chill. 

Everyone's Welcome!

Hope to see you there.

If you would like a Drama Club t-shirt, come pick it up in C-1.  They are only $7 (our cheapest ever)! 

You can pay in cash, or make a check out to CVHS Drama.

Drama Club:  Breaking Legs, and Taking Names!

CAST LIST

Thank you to everyone who auditioned!  You all did a great job!

Rehearsals start Monday after school.  See you there.

If you didn't get a role in the play, and you want to help with backstage crew, come to the crew meeting on Thursday at lunch in C-1.

Congratulations to the cast!

The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde

John/Jack Worthing:  Josh Moynihan

Algernon Moncrieff:  John Conover

Gwendolyn Fairfax:  Adrienne Gutierrez

Cecily Cardew:  Gabby Gerstley

Lady Bracknell:  Niki Pirbazari

Dr. Chausible:  Brandon Levine

Miss Prism:  Melissa Green

Lane:  Steven McFann

Merriman:  Chris DelPadre 

Congratulations to our MACY Award winners!  We walked away with a lot of trophies and medals last weekend (22 in all!!??).  Plus, we walked away with trophies for:

-Best Supporting Actress--Sara Hopp

-Best Interpretive Choreography--Cris Stuart

-Orchestra of the Year--Andy Waldukat

-Beyond the Beyond--an award for the awesomeness of the overall performance.

Thank you all so much for your dedication and the passion you put into this show.  It is time to close the book on West Side Story, but it will always live on in our memories as our most successful musical yet!

Capistrano Valley Performing Arts Presents:

WEST SIDE STORY

April 27th-30th  7:30pm

$12.00 or $10 w/Capo ASB

8th Grade Night:  Thursday April 28th -- $5 w/ 8th grade ID

Tickets available at the door

SHARKS                                                                              JETS

 Maria:  Lena Marandi                           Tony:  Andrew Shubin

Anita:  Sara Hopp                                   Riff:  Masen Williamson

Bernardo:  Bryce Andrews                     Action:  John Conover

Chino:  Francis Vu                                 A-Rab:  Tyson Williamson

Pepe:  Josh Moynihan                         Deisel:  Chris Del Padre

Luis:  Matt Schurmer                        Snowboy:  Jonathan Bareford

Indio:  Cameron Baxter                        Baby John:  Brian Trippe

                                                                  Big Deal:  Grant Mosley

Rosalia:  Gabby Gerstley                         Anybodys:  Natalie Farrell

Consuela:  Sam Baker                             Velma:  Shay Weinberg

Francisca:  Vannia Rodriguez                 Graziella:  Nicole Tague

Teresita:  Niki Pirbazari                             Minnie:  Alyssa Riney

Shark Girl:  Joselyn Hernandez               Clarice:  Sam Crandall

Shark Girl:  Tiffany Hamidjaj                Jet Girl:  Melissa Armstrong

Shark Girl:  Leila Esmaeili                       Jet Girl:  Rachel Deitch

Shark Girl:  Bridget Reyes                       Jet Girl:  Emily Young

ADULTS:

Doc:  Ryan Sommer

Schrank:  Steven McFann

Krupke:  Brandon Levine

Glad Hand:  CVHS Staff member

Glad Hand's assistant:  Igor Solos

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