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Book, Music, and Lyrics by

Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey Additional Music and Lyrics by arrangement with Robert Stigwood

Friday, April 25, 2014 ■ 7:00 p.m. ■

Saturday, April 26, 2014 ■ 6:00 p.m. ■

De La Salle College “Oaklands” Gymnasium 131 Farnham Avenue, Toronto For more information or to purchase tickets, visit:

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Since 1931, De La Salle College “Oaklands” has educated and developed strong students. During our first summer of operation Del Active Sports Camp focused on continuing these developments through encouragement, coaching, and strong camper/counsellor relationships. Heading into the fourth summer here at Del Active Sports Camp, the values and traditions our camp provides remain the same.

Book, Music, and Lyrics by

Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey Additional Music and Lyrics by arrangement with Robert Stigwood

featuring
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    including:

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Summer Nights ✭ We Go Together ✭ Greased Lightnin’ ✭ ✭

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Look At Me, I’m Sandra Dee

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Born To Hand-Jive ✭

De La Salle Heritage House

You’re The One That I Want ✭ Beauty School Dropout ✭ Music
    Director

Choir
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JORDANN ZAZA

MARLENE McGROARTY

Technical
    Directors

Choreographer MELISSA VIRDO

NICK & PAT ANDISON

Directed
    by GLENN CHERNY and MARC LABRIOLA Produced
    by

MICHAEL LUCHKA

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(in
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Arrangements............................................. ERIK PATTERSON

~ACT I ~ “Grease”!

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Scene 1: Reunion “Alma Mater”! ! ! “Alma Mater” Parody! !

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Frenchy and Company

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Miss Lynch, Patty, and Eugene Burger Palace Boys

Scene 2: Cafeteria and School Steps “Summer Nights”! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Scene 3: School “Those Magic Changes”! ! ! !

Sandy, Danny, Pink Ladies and Burger Palace Boys Doody and Burger Palace Boys

Scene 4: Pajama Party “Freddy, My Love”! !

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Marty and Pink Ladies

Scene 5: Street Corner “Greased Lightnin’”! !

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Kenickie and Burger Palace Boys

Scene 7: Park “Mooning”! ! ! ! “Look At Me, I’m Sandra Dee”! ! “We Go Together”! ! !

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Roger and Jan Rizzo Company

Scene 6: Schoolyard

~ ACT II ~ Scene 1: School Gym “It’s Raining On Prom Night”! ! “Shakin’ At The High School Hop”! “Born To Hand-Jive”! ! !

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Sandy and Female Radio Voice Johnny Casino and Company Johnny Casino and Company

Scene 2: In Front of the Burger Palace “Beauty School Dropout”! ! ! Teen Angel, Frenchy, and Chorus Scene 3: Drive-In Movie “Alone at the Drive-In Movie”! !

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Scene 4: Jan’s Party “Rock ‘n’ Ro# Party Queen”! ! ! “There Are Worse Things I Could Do”! ! “Look At Me, I’m Sandra Dee” (Reprise)! !

Doody, Roger, and Frenchy Rizzo Sandy

Scene 5: Inside the Burger Palace “You’re The One That I Want”! ! !

Sandy, Danny, and Company

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CAST

ALEX ANNOSANTINI (Putzie) is a student currently enrolled in Grade 6. Alex sings with the Toronto Children’s Chorus and is making his first appearance in a Theatre De La Salle production. “I would like to thank my mom, dad, and brother because they support me a lot. And thanks to my choir conductors and voice and piano teachers.”

NATHALIE PULA ABASTO (Patty Simcox) is a Grade 10 student who made her Theatre De La Salle debut last year in Back to the 80’s. She was a member of Dixon Hall Choir from Grades 3 to 6 and currently studies Drama at Del. “I would like to thank my mom for putting up with all my song and dance, and Mr. Luchka for all his hard work.”

PHILIP AMADOR (Roger) is a Grade 10 student who made his stage debut in the role of Simeon in Theatre De La Salle’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2012) with his crowd-pleasing performance of “Those Canaan Days.” Last year, he wowed audiences as Billy Arnold in Back to the 80’s. “Thanks go to the whole cast for being by my side through thick and thin. “

MELISSA AVALOS (Rydell High Student) is studying Grade 10 Drama at De La Salle and made her performing debut in last year’s production of Back to the 80’s in the role of Alf Bueller. She acknowledges the support of the entire production team and thanks Albert Einstein for figuring out that energy equals the speed of light squared.

CORY BILDFELL (Kenickie) will be graduating from Del in June. He has performed in numerous musical events at the College, including Lasallian Idol, CoDella, and Coffee Houses. One half of the music duo Compass Rose, he regularly jams with his fellow musician Daniel Grandilli, has participated in the CISMF, and travelled with the Del Band to NYC and New Orleans to give gold medal-winning performances. This is his first musical theatre production. Cory thanks Mr. Luchka and Mr. Labriola for being so patient and supportive of his creative development. LAVINNE CRUZ (Rydell High Student) is currently enrolled in Grade 10. She has performed with Our Lady of Fatima Choir (Grease) and in last year’s Theatre De La Salle production of Back to the 80’s. “I want to thank Mr. Labriola and Mr. Cherny for their direction, Melissa for the choreography, Mrs. McGroarty for helping us with our vocals, and most of all, Mr. Luchka, for being hilarious and patient with us. Thank you to the cast you’re my second family.”

LAUREN EASTHOPE (Rydell High Student) is in Grade 9 and has appeared in Theatre De La Salle’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2012) and Back to the 80’s (2013). She thanks Mr. Luchka, Mr. Labriola, Mr. Cherny, Mrs. McGroarty, the cast and crew, and her mom who helped make the incredible costumes.

ELIZABETH FRANGOS (Sandy Dumbrowski) is in Grade 10. She made her Theatre De La Salle debut in Back to the 80’s (2013) in the role of Kim Easton and is studying Drama at Del. Lizzie thanks her parents for encouraging her love of theatre, her brother Maxie for dueting with her at home, and the entire cast, crew, and directorial team for their love and support.

PASCALE GENDRON (Rydell High Student) is a Grade 8 student making her performing debut with Theatre De La Salle. She has previously appeared in the Star Potential Studio’s production of Alice in Wonderland. “I would like to thank Mr. Luchka, Mr. Cherny, Mr. Labriola, Mrs. McGroarty, and Mrs. Easthope. Thanks for everything!

MAX GIBSON (Doody) is a Grade 9 student marking his Theatre De La Salle debut

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in Grease. Over the last two years, he has performed in productions at Northmount School for Boys and is thrilled to be a part of this talented cast. Max thanks his parents for their support and his sister, Meg, for her guidance and encouragement.

SOFIA GIVELOS (Jan) is in Grade 10 and played the role of Mel Easton in last year’s production of Back to the 80’s. She also appeared in the Ensemble of Theatre De La Salle’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. A talented singer, Sofia would like to thank her parents for supporting her interest in vocal music and encouraging her to pursue her passion.

DANIEL GRANDILLI (Danny Zuko) will be graduating in June and makes his final appearance with Theatre De La Salle in this titular role. A singer and songwriter, Daniel has showcased his musical talents at Lasallian Idol, Del Coffee Houses, CoDella, and the CISMF. His ongoing musical collaboration with long-time friend Cory Bildfell is gaining momentum having launched their band Compass Rose. Daniel would like to thank all his teachers, parents, and friends for their continued support. A big thank you to Mr. Luchka Mr. Labriola, Mr. Cherny, and Mrs. McGroarty for their leadership and encouragement.

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SIMON HAJJAR (Vince Fontaine) will be graduating from Del this year. He caught the acting bug last year when he was invited to make a guest appearance as a beat boxer in Theatre De La Salle’s Back to the 80’s. Thrilled by the audience’s reception to his short performance, Simon auditioned and secured the role of the legendary Vince Fontaine. Simon has become the official voice of Theatre De La Salle’s Grease.

SAMANTHA HARGREAVES (Teen Angel) is a student in Grade 12 and Head Girl of this year’s Student Executive. She made her Theatre De La Salle debut last year in Back to the 80’s in the role of Ms. Sheena Brannigan. Samantha has performed with the Toronto Youth Theatre, competed at the CISMF at Roy Thompson Hall, and marched with the De La Salle Band at the Santa Claus Parade. She is also an accomplished national debater, having placed in the Top 10 several times. Samantha thanks her family for their support and Mr. Luchka and Mr. Labriola for all their creativity and hard work.

LAUREN IAFRATE (Cha-Cha DiGregorio) is a Grade 10 student making her Theatre De La Salle debut in this production of Grease. She served as Stage Manager for last year’s Back to the 80’s and is doing double duty for this show as Stage Manager and Cha Cha. In fact, Lauren was asked to step into this iconic role at the beginning of this week following a casting emergency. Her enthusiasm, professionalism, and readiness to come to the rescue truly exemplify what Theatre De La Salle is all about. Thanks, Lauren!

DAVID KIVLICHAN (Miller) will be graduating from Del in June. He played one of the Wise Men in a Nativity play when he was younger, and is thrilled to be making his musical theatre debut in Theatre De La Salle’s Grease. Shout out to all his friends!

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TRISTAN LIPTON (Johnny Casino) graduated from Del in 2013 and is making a welcome return to the Theatre De La Salle Stage. Last year, he starred as Corey Palmer Sr. in Back to the 80‘s. He is the lead singer of the band Rusty Pelican (‘like’ them on Facebook!) Tristan thanks Mr. Luchka for the invitation to return, his friends for giving him their support, and the whole cast, crew, and creative team for their energy.

ALEXA MARGORIAN (Rydell High Student) is a student in Grade 9 and is happy to be returning to Theatre De La Salle in yet another production this year. She appeared in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2012) and Back to the 80’s (2013). She wishes to thank God, her parents, friends, and her wonderful sister, Siena. Love you all!

GEOGRIOS MARMARAS (Eugene Florczyk) is a Grade 11 student who is making his theatrical debut in this production of Grease. He previously played Joseph in Senior Kindergarten and is currently studying Drama in Mr. Luchka’s Grade 11 Drama class. He would like to thank his dog for practicing his lines with him.

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JOHNNY McGROARTY (Johnny Casino) graduated from De La Salle last June. He gave a show-stopping performance as Pharaoh in the 2012 production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and played the lead role of Cory Palmer Jr. in last year’s Back to the 80’s. Currently studying Chemical Engineering at U of T, Johnny has continued to pursue his love of theatre, appearing in SMC’s Grease (2013) and Skule Nite (2014). “Thanks to my family and friends for your support. Thanks to the behind-the-scenes people, especially my mother, father, and Mr. Luchka for their hard work and efforts.”

MEGAN MELITON (Frenchy) is a Grade 11 student who made her first

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appearance on the Theatre De La Salle stage last year in the role of Laura Wilde in Back to the 80’s. She appeared in Michael Power’s “Pop Rocks Broadway” in 2012 and in small community theatre productions. She has also sung with the St. Benedict’s Children’s Choir (2010-2012). “Thanks to my loving parents, brother, friends, and all those who don’t mind my weirdness. Mr. Luchka, Mr. Labriola, and Mr. Cherny #GreatestCoachesEver

MELISSA PAGLIALUNGA (Betty Rizzo) is a Grade 11 student who is excited to return to the Theatre De La Salle stage after appearing in last year’s Back to the 80’s in the role of Cyndi Gibson. A member of the Grade 11 Drama class, she has over 10 years of competitive dance experience (jazz, hip-hop, lyrical and musical theatre). “I would like to thank our amazing cast and Mr. Luchka, Mr. Labriola, Mr. Cherny, and Mrs. McGroarty for all of their hard work. I am so excited for our production of Grease to hit the stage and so very thankful for such a fantastic year!”

EDANA PELLICCIONE (Miss Lynch) is a Grade 12 student who will be

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graduating this June. She was awarded the 2012 and 2013 De La Salle Drama Awards and has been dancing since the age of 3 with the Woodbridge School of Dance. She has appeared in the Theatre De La Salle productions of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Back to the 80‘s. She thanks her family and friends for their awesome support; Mr. Luchka for a great three years - I’ve learned so much! To Mr. Labriola and Mr. Cherny for their wonderful efforts.” NICOLAS RIZZARDI (Sonny LaTierri) made his performance debut in a Grade 4 production of Anne of Green Gables. He is pleased to be part of the cast of Theatre De La Salle’s Grease. “I want to thank the cast, crew, and directors for all their hard work and dedication and to Johnny McGroarty for sacrificing his time to provide us with vocal coaching and inspiration.” OLIVIA ROHN (Rydell High Student) is in Grade 8 and appeared in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2012) and Back to the 80‘s (2013). She is also a member of the Toronto Children’s Chorus. Olivia expresses her thanks to all the directors for making this production possible and making it so much fun. ALESSANDRA SCONZA (Rydell High Student) has been dancing since the age of 4. She studies ballet, contemporary, and jazz with the Columbus Centre School of Dance. “Thank you to Mr. Luchka for this amazing opportunity. I enjoyed every minute of it! Thanks also to my fellow cast members for making this such a great experience!” AMARA SURTH (Marty) is a Grade 11 student and an accomplished cellist and pianist. She has been performing on stage since the age of 5 and has studied jazz, ballet, and tap. “Thank you to my amazing parents for their encouragement, my family for being there for me, and my incredible friends. I love you guys! XOXO CHLOE VERNICH (Rydell High Student) is a Grade 8 student who made her Theatre De La Salle debut in the 2013 production of Back to the 80’s. She completed triple threat training (singing, dancing, acting) at Toronto’s acclaimed Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts, studied ballet, and is currently exploring the circus arts. Chloe would like to thank Mr. Luchka, Melissa Virdo, Mrs. McGroarty, her parents, and all her friends for their support.

THE

SYNOPSIS

Here is Rydell High's senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding "Burger Palace Boys" and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking "Pink Ladies" in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical. Head "Greaser" Danny Zuko and new “good” girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high school romance of their "Summer Nights" as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as "Greased Lightnin'", "Born to Hand-Jive", "Alone at the Drive-In Movie" recalling the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard and Elvis Presley that became the soundtrack of a generation. An 8-year run on Broadway, a blockbuster Hollywood movie starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, and three subsequent revivals along with innumerable school and community productions place GREASE among the world's most popular musicals.

GREASE is a musical in two acts. This abridged version of the stage musical is slightly shorter and more suitable in content, but retains the fun-loving spirit and immortal songs that make GREASE a favourite among rock and roll fans of all ages.

There will be one 20 minute intermission. Concession snacks and beverages will be available in the Cafeteria.

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Ziad Ashqar! ! Andrew Boyes ! ! Sebastien Carman!! Michael Galloro! ! Jack Hayes!! ! Stephen Bateman!! Sawyer Buchanan! ! Abigail DeFulviis! ! Liam Dolan! !

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Stage Managers ! ! ! Stage Crew ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Front of House ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Lauren Iafrate Amanda Kivlichan Warick Maranan Christian Vernich Brandon Williams Jacob Wright Caleigh McGhee Alessandro Peca Laura Rubino Tredegar Shea

Lighting and Sound Design Nick Andison Patrick Andison ! Michael Luchka Taylor Armstrong Adam Jules ! Stefan Morhardt

We Go Together We go together Like rama lama lama ka dinga da dinga dong Remembered forever As shoo-bop sha wadda wadda yippity boom de boom Chang chang changitty chang shoo-bop That's the way it should be Wah-oooh, yeah! We're one of a kind Like dip da-dip da-dip doo-wop da doo-bee doo Our names are signed Boogedy boogedy boogedy boogedy Shooby doo-wop she-bop Chang chang changitty chang shoo-bop We'll always be like one, wa-wa-wa-waaah When we go out at night And stars are shinin' bright Up in the skies above Or at the high school dance Where you can find romance Maybe it might be lo-oh-oh-oh-oh-ohve Rama lama lama ka dinga da dinga dong Shoo-bop sha wadda wadda yippity boom de boom Chang chang changitty chang shoo-bop Dip da-dip da-dip doo-wop da doo-bee doo Boogedy boogedy boogedy boogedy Shoo-be doo-wop she-bop Sha-na-na-na-na-na-na-na yippity dip de doom Rama lama lama ka dinga da dinga dong Shoo-bop sha wadda wadda yippity boom de boom Chang chang changitty chang shoo-bop Dip da-dip da-dip doo-wop da doo-bee doo Boogedy boogedy boogedy boogedy Shoo-be doo-wop she-bop Sha-na-na-na-na-na-na-na yippity dip de doom Wop ba-ba lu-mop and wop bam boom! We're for each other Like a wop ba-ba lu-bop and wop bam boom Just like my brother is Sha-na-na-na-na-na-na-na yippity dip de doom Chang chang chanitty chang sha-bop We'll always be together Wha oooh, yeah! We'll always be together We'll always be together We'll always be together

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Mrs. Diana DeFulviis Mrs. Sylvia Ziebenhaus Mrs. Sara Loconte Mrs. Silvana Paura Lisa and Carino Principe

Live music entertainment provided by The Tim Bovaconti Band / Baby Come Back! (Presley Park Entertainment)

THE CREW Set Design and Construction Mr. Jerry McGroarty Mr. Rob McGroarty Mr. Michael Luchka Mr. Norman Lue Tam Mr. Johnny McGroarty ! Ms. Anne Hogan Angela Abenoja Adrienne Fu Bridget McGlynn Ryan Pinto Philip Amador Nicholas Galletto Olivia Misasi Julia Rizzardi Gisele Beier Sofia Givelos Melissa Montana Olivia Rohn Celia Bildfell Charlie Harris Lauren Morante Victoria Tam Sawyer Buchanan Edwin Lee Sammy Najm Lisa Villenef Alvina Cheng Joyce Lee Melissa Paglialunga Maria-Cecilia Domenico Commisso Holly Rose Lorenzon Emily Pinho Walker-Genovese Aidan Curran Fionn MacCready Edana Pelliccione Maria-Victoria Thomas Dodig Siena Margorian Larissa Procska Walker-Genovese Elizabeth Frangos Sophia Mastrella

Costume Design and Production Mrs. Marlene McGroarty ! ! Mrs. Karen Easthope Mrs. Karen Kates!! ! ! ! Mr. Michael Luchka Lauren Iafrate! ! ! ! ! Alyssa Arone Olivia Belcastro! ! Yasmine Havlin! !

Makeup and Hair ! ! ! ! ! !

Lauren Iafrate Katrin Heselmann

Cast Photos and Display Mr. David Byrne Promotions and Concessions Ms. Fiona Suddaby and Ms. Samantha Halpern Ticket Sales and Advertising Mrs. Louise Debono and Mr. Michael Luchka Students in Grade 10, 11, and 12 Drama Theatre Program Layout and Design Mr. Michael Luchka

Door Prizes and Live Auction items generously donated by

De La Salle College “Oaklands”

Ushers courtesy of The De La Salle Cadet Corps (Thanks to Maj. Joseph Nonato and 2Lt. Nathan Yiu)

CREDITS De La Salle College “Oaklands” Br. Domenic Viggiani, FSC... President Mr. Joseph Pupo... Principal Mrs. Kimberly Sibley... Vice Principal Mr. Howard Finewax... Director of Finance Mr. Nick Cipriani... Director of Operations Mr. Domenic Salerno... Director of Facilities

SPECIAL THANKS TO: ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Mr. Karmi Alkarmy Mr. Barry Allard Mr. Angelo Borrelli Mr. David Byrne Mrs. Berta Carreco Mrs. Maria Cevallo Ms. Anna Di Benedetto Ms. Christine Gorman Mr. Stacey Greaves Ms. Samantha Halpern

Mr. Robert Lundy Ms. Pina Marchese Mr. Stephen Mason Ms. Dawn Pear Ms. Gloria Remoquillo Mr. Gustavo Rogel Mr. Larry Shields Ms. Fiona Suddaby Mr. Craig Thompson Mr. Tadeusz Taranek

Mrs. Clara Amador Mrs. Denise Bebenek Mrs. Laurie Bildfell Mrs. Bruna Corbesi Mrs. Diana De Fulviis Mrs. Louise Debono Mrs. Andrea Gibson Mr. Jim Gardner Mrs. Karen Kates Mr. Tristan Lipton

Mrs. Mary Manarin Mr. Johnny McGroarty Mrs. Lolita Osorio Mr. Frank Peca & HW 7 Auto Mr. Andrij Sereda Mr. and Mrs. Shea Mr. George Tamburri Mrs. Lee Vernich Mr. Jesse Weafer The Ziebenhaus Family

The De La Salle Parent’s Association De La Salle College Student Executive 2013/2014 The De La Salle College “Oaklands” Board of Directors

All the parents of our cast members for their patience, encouragement, and love and to all our private and corporate sponsors for their generous support!

·The casting of Olivia Newton-John was John Travolta's idea, who said, "there was no star I could think of better than Olivia. She had the perfect quality." ·For the role of Rizzo, Carr originally lobbied Lucie Arnaz, daughter of Hollywood royalty Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Paramount was not impressed with her audition. The part went to the talented Stockard Channing who, coincidentally, had costarred with Lucie Arnaz in the stage play Vanities in 1976. ·While not really a sequel plot-wise, Grease 2, starred Michelle Pfeiffer (marking her debut in a feature film), Lorna Luft, and Maxwell Caulfield. The only original cast members to reprise their roles were Didi Conn (Frenchy), Eddie Deezen (Eugene), Principal McGhee (Eve Arden), Doddy Goodman (Blanche), and Sid Caesar (Coach Calhoun). The film was panned by critics and box office numbers were equally insubstantial. ·Internationally, Grease was known as Brillantina (in Italy), Nos tempos de Brilhantina (in Brazil), Vaselina (in Mexico), and Pomade (in Hungary). It has grossed almost $400 million since its release in 1978. ·A reality competition show entitled Grease: You're The One That I Want was produced in 2007, with winners Max Crumm and Laura Osnes cast as the leads in the Tony-nominated Broadway revival. ·Grease on Ice in 1999 featured Nancy Kerrigan as Sandy, Matt Williams as Danny, and Scott Davis as Kenickie. ·On November 15, 2012, the hit FOX television series Glee paid tribute to Grease with a special musical episode entitled “Glease.” Coincidentally, in 2010, Olivia-Newton John guest starred on Glee as a judge.

Rydell High School Honour Roll Here's a partial list of performers who appeared in productions of Grease and went on to successful careers in film, television, and theatre: ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

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Marilu Henner ! ! Adrienne Barbeau! Barry Bostwick !! Patrick Swayze !! Debbie Gibson !! Rosie O'Donnell ! Billy Porter ! ! Megan Mullaly ! ! Brooke Shields !! David Hasselhoff !

(Marty, '71) (Rizzo, '72) (Danny, '72) (Danny, '73) (Sandy, '93) (Rizzo, '94) (Teen Angel, '94) (Marty, '94) (Rizzo, '95) (Danny, '96)

Fun Facts ·In the film, Danny Zuko and his gang are known as the T-Birds, but in the stage show they're the Burger Palace Boys. Back then, the police would confiscate and burn a jacket with a gang's name on the back, so it was cheaper for gang members to adopt the name of the place where they hung out. ·The Pink Ladies were named after a real group of girls who wore pink jackets with cocktail glasses on them. They carried the guys' weapons in their purses, because the cops could not frisk girls. They could only pat down guys. So, if you were at a big dance, the girls were the ones with the switchblades and brass knuckles. ·Rydell High is named after 1960's teen idol, singer Bobby Rydell. ·Grease is the first and only Broadway show composed entirely on guitar. ·Creators Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey originally thought a musical with a 50's rock 'n' roll story would never work and the project was abandoned. They reconsidered. ·As a kid, Jacobs took four guitar lessons, then realized he could teach himself the four chords necessary to play any rock 'n' roll song. The four chords (C, A minor, F, and G7) were the inspiration for the song "Those Magic Changes" performed by Doody in the show. ·One of the film's producers, Alan Carr, payed Jacobs and Casey $200,000 for the film rights for Grease. His original choices for the roles of Danny and Sandy were Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret. ·John Travolta's involvement with Grease started when he was cast as Doody, the youngest member of the Burger Palace Boys, in the first national touring company of the stage musical in 1971. ·The casting of Travolta as Danny Zuko in the 1978 feature film was an obvious choice, following his success as Vinnie Barbarino in the sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter (1975-1979) and his starring role in the film Saturday Night Fever a year earlier. But Paramount, the studio making Grease, had another television star in mind - Henry Winkler, who played Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli on the television series Happy Days. ·Entertainer Marie Osmond claimed she was the first choice for the role of Sandy, but turned it down on "moral grounds."

MESSAGE from THE PRODUCER My sister was obsessed with Grease at a very early age. I'm sure it still ranks as one of her Top 5 all-time favourite musicals, along with classics like Annie, Oliver, The Who's Tommy, and Les Misérables. I knew the music, of course, having heard it ad nauseum during her marathon viewings.   I saw the way it moved the kids at a summer drama camp twenty years ago when we performed "We Go Together" as our camp theme song. Admittedly, it is a fun and very campy musical, but one I've resisted doing because I believed it was one of those shows that had been overdone. According to a 2012-2013 Annual Play Survey conducted by the Educational Theatre Association, Grease ranks 7th in the list of the Top 10 most produced musicals in North American high schools, behind such favourites as Beauty and the Beast (#1), Guys and Dolls (#2), and Legally Blonde: The Musical (#4). Did our school need to become another statistic on this theatrical survey? Originally, I had planned for our cast to tackle the 70's Gospelthemed Godspell, but was persuaded to trade parables for poodle skirts. In September, I proudly announced that Grease is the word for Theatre De La Salle’s 2013/2014 season! I have no regrets. In the summer of 1978, Grease was the word. Over 35 years and $394.6 million later, Grease is still the highest grossing Hollywood musical of all time. The original version of the stage musical was produced in 1971 in Chicago. The original Broadway production ran from 1972-1980 with a incredible 3,388 performances. There is no doubt that Grease - it’s sugarysweet songs, immortalized hand jives, high heels and greased wheels - is permanently stitched into our pop culture fabric, having defined an entire era. There are worse things I could do than taking the reigns of a high school musical production. Thankfully, I'm not alone. This year’s production of Grease is a creative collaboration of many talented students, staff, parents, and theatre industry professionals. My deepest gratitude is extended to my colleagues Glenn Cherny and Marc Labriola for their directorial leadership, creative input, and hours of dedicated time and effort to make our cast “go together.” Marlene and Jerry McGroarty - all those magic changes you made through costume design, set construction, and vocal training raised this show to a higher level. Our Stage Managers, Alyssa Arone and Lauren Iafrate - your enthusiasm, energy, and attention to detail have made you stars in your own right. Del graduates and Theatre De La Salle alumni Johnny McGroarty and Tristan Lipton - it’s obvious you are hopelessly devoted to our school and theatre. It was great to have you back! Our choreographer, Melissa Virdo - you ARE the rock & roll party queen and showed us that we were born to hand-jive. Jordann Zaza and your exceptional ensemble of musicians - you got us shakin' at the high school hop. Thank you for your professionalism and patience. To our Technical Directors, Nick and Pat Andison - you are supreme and we all scream for your Grease lighting. To my family and friends, who are often neglected in the final months of rehearsal, thank you for allowing me to dedicate all my free time to this crazy passion of mine. Finally, to the entire cast and crew of students - you make me proud to be a drama teacher. Your charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent are an inspiration to me and your energy and enthusiasm are infectious. It is thanks to your dedication and your parents’ support, that Theatre De La Salle is alive and well. Whether you are still a Del student or have graduated and moved on to greater pursuits, know that you can always call Theatre De La Salle home. We will always be together. Come back and visit us! I hope our talented cast of singers, actors, and dancers demonstrates for you tonight that, over three decades later, Grease continues to be the word, because it's still "got groove, it's got meaning. Grease is the time, it's the place, it's the motion. Grease is the way we are feeling."  We hope you feel it right along with us! Enjoy the show!



I had me a blast!











Mr. M. Luchka

Message from

Message from

Br. Domenic Viggiani, FSC

Mr. Joseph Pupo

President, De La Salle College “Oaklands”

Dear De La Salle Theatre Patrons:

It is hard to believe that this year's  musical production first appeared on stage in 1971, when I entered high school. It was a smash hit - my first year of secondary school was less so! The film version, which people of my generation remember more, came out in 1978 and with Saturday Night Fever ushered in the disco age. Some may look back with fondness on this time, and others are quite glad that disco is part of the past. In any case, the world was for sure a simpler place and the events of the time seem to remind us that youth is spent in hope and anxiety, but hope prevails.

I am often troubled that our youth today may not always find the joy and hope we experienced. At De La Salle, it is the task of the school to assist the home in creating memories of hope and joy and supporting our young people in times of anxiety. Music makes us feel better and for older generations, musicals transport us to other times to relive what we experienced and sometimes have forgotten.

I am indebted to all those responsible for this year’s show. Countless hours of preparation and rehearsals are just part of a theatre production. In taking on this task, our students have learned a great lesson - that things of quality are seldom attained without the sweat of the brow. I thank Mr. Luchka, his staff, and the entire cast and crew for being up to the challenge.

Principal, De La Salle College “Oaklands”

De La Salle College, over its history, has produced many musicals and plays; and since re-privatization, performances such as Oliver, The Sound of Music, The Importance of Being Earnest, Inherit the Wind, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat have continued the school’s commitment to the Arts, while providing the school community an opportunity to share in such a meaningful undertaking. This year should be no different, as our talented students perform in our theatrical production of Grease. Many volunteers have participated in several aspects of the performance. Whether students are acting, singing, dancing or participating in the management of the backstage, painting sets, or building props, drama productions provide our students another medium that creates a spirit of community and acknowledges their many gifts. We, as a school community, are proud of their efforts and their dedication. I am confident that Grease will be fun to watch. Some of us, without hinting at our age, may even sing along as we recall some of the many songs and memorable lines from the hit movie and musical. After all, who did not want to be like Danny Zuko or a member of the T-Birds? Special recognition and appreciation goes to Mr. Michael Luchka. As artistic director, he has, once again, organized a successful performance. His efforts, commitment, energy, and passion for the College are commendable. Please, come join the fun! Grease is the word!