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Greg Pschirrer - Director & Choreographer Caryssa Gilmore - Musical Director Suzanne Maguire – Production Assistant Angela Pierson – Additional Choreography Daniel Palomba

Keyonna Knight

Phoibe Purcell

Brittany Mendoza-Pena

Kale Dotson

Vanessa Butler

Madison Rasmussen

Kiley Barz

Ilan Hernandez

Bradley Duffy

Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda Book by Quiara Alegria Hudes with Brie Cole Ray Gillis Joe Johnson Maddy Rush Mike Vanwert

Will Dubiel Michaele Henderson Malika Kinoshita Faith Schuetzner Sierra Wilson

Sam Dunlap Hannah Hudson Will Petro Nora Swoboda Mario Zavala

Lighting Design Greg Pschirrer

Poster Design

Geoff Elliot

Costumer Lisa Caryl

Program Design Theresa Meyer

Sound Design/Headshots

Scene Design/Construction

Scott Martinez

Stagecraft Class

In the Heights is presented through special arrangement with The Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization.

ABOUT THE DIRECTORS Greg Pschirrer (Director and Choreographer) is enjoying his tenth season as Drama Director at LC where he has helmed productions of Zombie Prom, Legally Blonde, Hairspray, Urinetown, Once on this Island, Epic Proportions, Seussical, Grease, Miss Saigon, Chicago, and Guys and Dolls. As a performer, he has appeared in numerous productions including: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Forever Plaid, Cats, West Side Story, and Seussical. He holds a BA in History from Gonzaga University and an MA in Theatre Production from Central Washington University. Caryssa Gilmore (Musical Director) serves as the school's choir director. She graduated from WSU with a bachelor's degree in Music Education with an emphasis in Choir and a certificate of completion from the WSU Honors College. Caryssa is an avid performer. She has participated in many vocal competitions and operas regionally, including the roles of Cupid in Orpheus in the Underworld and Susanna in The Marriage of Figaro. She also enjoys stage performances and has been featured in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Damn Yankees, Jane Eyre, and Company. Suzanne Maguire (Production Assistant) currently works as an Academic Mentor at LC and is thrilled to assist LC Tiger Drama as well. Mrs. Maguire is grateful for her husband, Richard and her awesome kids Brennen, Anna & Elliott, who put up with crazy rehearsal schedules and sharing family time with the Tiger Drama family. Next up – directing The Dining Room coming in April!

Congratulations to our favorite little dancer who is no longer watching from the sidelines. We are so proud of you, Nora! With much love from your Mom & Dad

DIRECTOR’S NOTES In the Heights celebrates life in a Washington Heights barrio. Propelled by the rhythms of hip hop and Latin music, the invigorating beat belies a musical steeped in Broadway tradition. There is a considerable amount of Spanish spoken and sung in the show, but it’s not necessary to be bilingual to understand the thoughts and emotions expressed. We are excited to bring this musical to our own community as we continue to explore our ‘home’. Our entire 2012-2013 season is dedicated to “home” and the strength of family. The Little Mermaid explored love having the ability to create a home beyond the world you know. In the Heights, explores how our community becomes our home and how family history can influence our identity. Our final production, The Dining Room, examines how our homes are where lives are molded over generations. Our own Tiger Drama family has grown this year welcoming new members to our artistic family and additional support from our new parent group, STAGE. STAGE (Supporting Theatre Arts Growth & Education) seeks to raise funds and practical assistance to keep LC Tiger Drama running strong for years to come. With the addition of our new parent group, our Tiger Drama family is truly complete.

Yeah, Baby!! You’ll always be our star. We love you! - “The Fam”

We want to thank you for your continued support of Educational Theatre and the Lewis and Clark High School Tiger Drama Department.

Kiley Barz Here’s to EP & TJ and all your dreams ARTISTIC TEAM Lisa Caryl (Costumer) has costumed shows for Spokane Civic Theatre, Interplayers, Spokane Children's Theatre, and Actors Repertory Theatre. She works as a costume designer with North by Northwest Productions. Lisa is happy to be back in theatre & is excited to be working with her daughter Serena and LC Tiger Drama.

We are so proud of you and all you’re doing!

Angela Pierson (Additional Choreography) is an instructor and choreographer at Dance Emporium. Angela and a member of the 2013 USA Dance Instructional Staff. Stage credits include: White Christmas, Annie, and The Producers (Ulla). She currently lives in New York pursuing her dreams and career as a performer. She thanks Greg Pschirrer for giving her the opportunity to work with such an amazing program! Kim Hernandez (Spanish Language Consultant) is a Spanish professor at Whitworth University and works extensively as an interpreter/translator. Her teaching of language and culture takes her to many Latin America countries for study abroad programs. She is honored to assist in presenting such a powerful story from the Latino culture and is grateful for the chance to work with her son, Ilan.

We love you Mom & Dad & Hannah

STAGE MANAGERS & TECH Genevieve Alexander (Class of 2014) is Stage Managing for the first time and she has found this opportunity to be a very interesting, learning experience from the director’s point of view. She was previously seen in LC’s productions of The Little Mermaid (Ariel) and The Crucible (Mary Warren). She would like to thank her directors, friends and family for all their support. Siobhan Flanagan (Class of 2014) is excited to be Stage Managing for the second time and working on such an incredible show! She crewed multiple LC productions including Hairspray, Honk, and Legally Blonde. She appeared in the ensemble of Zombie Prom. Siobhan hopes to pursue a career in theatre. She thanks her father for driving her to stagecraft every morning and encouraging her to pursue her passion.

"Tout ce que vous pouvez imaginer est vrai"- anon. We believe in you, Faith! We love you! Your family

Set Design & Construction – The zero hour Stagecraft class has recreated the world of Washington Heights that you see in tonight’s production of In the Heights. Everything you see on stage is student designed and built. We are proud to showcase our students’ hard work and vision in this production. Jim Swoboda – A special thanks to our official videographer Jim Swoboda for his media assistance and help with our Public Service Announcement.

SYNOPSIS As the sun rises on a July morning, Usnavi de la Vega, son of immigrants from the Dominican Republic, opens his bodega (neighborhood store) and introduces us to life in the upper Manhattan neighborhood of Washington Heights. The barrio's pride and joy, Nina Rosario, has returned from a difficult first year at Stanford University. Her parents, Kevin and Camila, run a car service, but they are struggling to pay all the bills. Benny, a young man from the neighborhood, runs the dispatch while the Rosarios go to the bank to try to secure a loan. Nina enters in search of her parents, and Benny entertains her while she waits. Salon owner Daniela encourages one of her employees, Vanessa, to move out of her mother's apartment—she drinks away all Vanessa's hard-earned money. While getting moving supplies at the bodega, Vanessa agrees to go out on a date with Usnavi, who is so tongue-tied that his younger cousin Sonny actually makes the proposal. When Kevin and Camila return, Nina reveals that she has been lying to them about school for months. She lost her scholarship and has not been going to school since March, in part because she needed to two work part-time jobs to pay for tuition. Kevin resolves to find a way to pay for Nina’s education. Abuela Claudia, the "honorary grandmother" of the neighborhood, comes to Usnavi's bodega. Claudia raised

Usnavi when his parents died, and she has remained very close to Usnavi, dispensing wisdom to him and the other young people in the neighborhood from her front stoop. She has visions of her mother with whom she often speaks and prays. Usnavi discovers that he sold a winning lottery ticket worth $96,000 to someone in the neighborhood. He, Sonny, and Benny imagine what they would do if they had won. Benny and Nina reminisce about their childhood together, and Benny tries to reassure Nina about the future. During the celebration of Nina's return, Kevin announces that he has sold the business to pay Nina's tuition. Closing the car service will mean that Benny loses his job and Usnavi may lose his customers, which may mean the end of his business, too. The future of the whole neighborhood is thrown into doubt by this news. Usnavi, Vanessa, and Benny go to a club to forget their troubles. Nina tries to talk to Benny, but he blames Nina for losing his job. As everyone dances, there is a power blackout, and thugs loot the neighborhood. Amidst the chaos, Benny and Nina find one another and escape together. The first Act ends with both promise and doubt—will the neighborhood survive store closings? Will Nina and Benny's young romance survive her father's disapproval and the obvious differences in their heritage and education? Will Usnavi be able to keep open the bodega that has become the heart of the neighborhood, or will he decide to close it and return to the Dominican Republic? And who, exactly, has bought that winning $96,000 lottery ticket?

MUSICAL NUMBERS *There will be one 15 minute intermission*

Act I In the Heights………...………………………..…………...Usnavi & Company Breathe………...……………………..……….………………..Nina & Company Benny's Dispatch………...………………………………………..Benny & Nina Inútil (Useless) ………...……………………..……………………………..Kevin It Won't Be Long Now………........….…….……..Vanessa, Usnavi, & Sonny No Me Diga………...…………......………..Daniela, Carla, Vanessa, & Nina 96,000…………………………………...…Usnavi, Benny, Sonny, Vanessa, ……...………...………...………...….………....…Daniela, Carla, & Company Paciencia y Fe (Patience and Faith)………...Abuela Claudia, & Company When You're Home………...…………….………..Nina, Benny, & Company Piragua………...……………………..……….………………….…..Piragua Guy Siempre (Always) ………...…………………………..Bolero Singer & Camila The Club………...……………………..……….………………………..Company Blackout………...……………………..……………………….………..Company

Act II

Sunrise (Al Amanecer)………...……….….……..Nina, Benny, & Company Hundreds of Stories………...………….….………..Abuela Claudia & Usnavi Enough………...………….……………………………………….………..Camila Carnaval del Barrio………..…...…………….….………..Daniela & Company Atención………...………….….……………………………………….……..Kevin Alabanza………....................……….…….………..Usnavi, Nina, & Company Everything I Know……………………………….…...………….….………..Nina No Me Diga (Reprise)………...……….…..Carla, Nina, Vanessa, & Daniela Piragua (Reprise)………...…………………………….….….……..Piragua Guy Champagne………………………….………………..….……Vanessa & Usnavi When the Sun Goes Down………...……………..……..………..Nina & Benny Finale………...………….………………………....………..Usnavi & Company

Nessa Lee, Whether you are "in the Heights" or on the ranch in Montana, you are a star in our eyes! We love you very much and continue to be as proud as ever. Can't wait to hear your song! Dad & Mom

Ilan … ready to take on the world!

SPECIAL THANKS Tim Barz Pam Pschirrer Brown Building Materials Richard Maguire Chad Brazil Penny Fleming LC Business Office LC Administration Team Sharon Condrey Cathy Smith Tim Doyle Brian Ritter De Leon Foods Pizza Pipeline First National Bank of Montana – Kagan Yochim Our wonderful STAGE Parents

Congratulations on your debut year in high school theater! We are so proud of you! Chillax and Break A Leg! Con mucho amor, Dad, Mom, & Isaiah

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Notes on Washington Heights, NY The New York City neighborhood known as Washington Heights is in the northernmost part of Manhattan Island. It was named for Fort Washington, which was constructed at Manhattan’s highest point. Once a pastoral summer getaway for wealthy New Yorkers, Washington Heights was transformed almost overnight into an urban center when subway lines reached the area in the early twentieth century. It was then that the neighborhood saw its first wave of immigrants: the Irish, who had begun a mass migration to the United States after the Great Famine of 1845. European Jews followed between 1933 and 1941 as they sought refuge from the Nazis. During the 1950s and 1960s, Greeks fleeing the economic devastation caused by World War II and the Greek Civil War began to arrive. And in the 1960s, there was an influx of Puerto Rican and Cuban immigrants, seeking economic opportunity and political freedom. The migration of Dominicans to the United States began late in comparison to other Caribbean islanders, in large part due to the Dominican Republic’s political situation. Unlike Cubans, who fled to the U.S. after the rise of the communism, or Puerto Ricans, who had won U.S. citizenship in 1951, most Dominicans were not allowed to travel under the regime of Rafael Leonidas Trujillo, the Dominican Republic’s brutal dictator. Although travel restrictions were lifted after Trujillo’s assassination in 1961, political oppression continued for decades. Thus, in the 1970s and 1980s, Dominicans

Danny Boy,

Congratulations and break a leg! Every performance has been a thrill and we look forward to many more. Have fun as Usnavi and always enjoy flexing the golden pipes! With much love and pride,

Dad, Mom, and Melina

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Mario Zavala (Class of 2013) is honored to be performing in his final LC musical. Favorite appearances include: Thoroughly Modern Millie, Zombie Prom, Legally Blonde, and Spring Awakening. He thanks his supportive mother and father, Mr. Pschirrer, Mrs. Maguire, and Ms. Gilmore for the opportunity to tell a story as beautiful as this, and you for being a part of this story and supporting the theater arts.

ORCHESTRA Keyboard 1………...……………………..……….………..Elizabeth Rainey Keyboard 2……………………..………..…..Ashley Pyle (Class of 2014) Flute………………………….………….……..Nick Porter (Class of 2013) Reed……………………………………….……………..Austin Long (EWU) Trumpet……………………………....……………..Jesse Flanagan (EWU) Trombone…………………………..……………..Luke Brockman (EWU) Bass…………………………..……..………..Gabe Soileau (Class of 2014) Drums…………………….………….….……………..Kenny Sager (EWU) Percussion………………………..…..Brennen Maguire (Class of 2013) ………………….………………………..Haydn Halstead (Class of 2014) Orchestra Rehearsal Director……….……………..Cameron LaPlante Orchestra Coordinator……………….…………………..Carol Pederson

began emigrating to the United States in large numbers searching for freedom and opportunity. New York City, and particularly Washington Heights, became the most popular destination among Dominican emigrants. Today over fifty percent of the neighborhood’s population is of Dominican birth or descent, and another twenty percent identify as Puerto Rican, Cuban, or Mexican. Many businesses are Dominican-owned and drive the local economy. Walking down the street in Washington Heights, one is as likely to hear Spanish spoken as English. And the “endless wall of music” experienced by In the Heights creator Lin-Manuel Miranda as he walked the streets of his neighborhood growing up was infused not only with Hip Hop (born in the Bronx just over the river), but also Latin music of every genre. For many who have made the journey to live in a new land, negotiating the tension between the need to assimilate and the equally powerful need to preserve cultural identity can be difficult. Nowhere is this more in evidence than in Washington Heights where Dominican flags fly alongside the Stars and Stripes and where a mix of Spanish and English is spoken on every street corner. The entrepreneurial spirit of America is reflected in the ubiquitous small businesses that line the streets labeled with Spanish names. This intersection of cultures is both a celebration and a source of conflict with which every immigrant community must contend and with which every individual within that community must come to terms. It is a rite of passage. This is the celebration and the conflict at the core of In the Heights.

GLOSSARY Sometimes during In the Heights, the characters, all of whom speak English, revert to their native Spanish when they’re talking together. We thought you might enjoy this brief Glossary of Spanish words and expressions used in the show: Abuela – Grandmother Alabanza – Praise Alza la bandera – Raise the flag Amánecer – Sunrise Apagón – Blackout Ay dios mio – Oh my god! Barrio – Neighborhood Bendición – blessings Flag of the Flag of Bodega – Convenience store Dominican Republic Puerto Rico Calor – Heat Como estas? – How are you? D.R. – Dominican Republic Dime – Tell me Mi alma – My soul Mi tierra – My homeland Mira – Look No me diga! – No kidding! No pare – Don’t stop Paciencia y fe – Patience & faith Piragua – Shave ice Por favor – Please Que pasó? – What happened? What’s up? Flag of Flag of Qué sé yo? – What do I know? Cuba Mexico Respira – Breathe Sigue sigue – Keep going Te adoro – I adore you Te quiero – I want you Tu lo sabes! – You know it! Wepa! – Yeah!; Go!

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Faith Schuetzner (Class of 2014) is passionate about theatre and is thrilled to be a part of the journey into In the Heights. Previous appearances include Spokane Civic Theatre’s The Producers, Annie, Footloose LC’s Zombie Prom, Legally Blonde, and Hairspray, and SCT’s Aladdin. Faith thanks and appreciates her family, mentors, and cast for all their support in this experience of growth. Nora Mackenzie Swoboda (Class of 2013) is pleased to return to the LC stage after performing in Honk!, Legally Blonde, and Zombie Prom. Nora dances at Ballet Arts Academy and hopes to attend Cornish College of the Arts, majoring in dance. She has also competed in Youth America Grand Prix. She dedicates her performance to all the people who have supported her throughout her high school career. Michael Vanwert (Class of 2013) previously appeared in LC’s Hairspray. He thanks his mother: “Without her I would have been just a statistic. She gave me a warm home and has never asked anything in return. I love you. I would also like to thank my coaches and teachers for helping me be successful through my high school career. I couldn’t imagine who I’d be without all the support. Thank you.” Sierra Wilson (Class of 2014) is SUPER excited to be in In the Heights! This is her second musical at LC after appearing in Legally Blonde. She has been dancing for 14 years with Sandra Olegard School of Dance where she is also a teacher. She gives big thanks to her family and friends for letting her perform, especially her mom who has been a HUGE inspiration in her life.

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST William Petro (Class of 2016) is very excited to be appearing in his second production at LC, previously appearing in The Little Mermaid. Will enjoys playing the bass in LC's jazz band and orchestra. He would like to thank everyone involved in the production for being such an amazing community, and his family for being so supportive. Phoibe Rei Purcell (Class of 2013) is exultant to be participating in her eighth effulgent show on the LC stage and is fervent to be working alongside such a pulchritudinous, indefatigable, gelastic group of people. She plans on attending college in the fall to pursue a career in technical theatre, and would like to thank Mrs. Maguire, Ms. Gilmore, and Mr. Pschirrer for their ceaseless support and dedication. Madison Rasmussen (Class of 2013) is so excited to be a part of In the Heights. Previous appearances include: Spring Awakening, Legally Blonde, The Little Mermaid and many productions at LC and community. Madison will pursue a degree in Musical Theatre. She dedicates her performance to Leah Edwards, for being a great friend, and to Mr. Pschirrer and Mrs. Maguire for teaching her so much throughout high school. Madeleine Rush (Class of 2014) is pumped up to break it down in the ensemble of In the Heights! She was in LC’s The Little Mermaid and is delighted to be onstage again. Madeleine has been dancing for 9 years with the Haran School of Irish Dance and competed for a chance to go to the world’s competition with a team of 7 other dancers. She thanks Mr. Pschirrer and Mrs. Maguire for this amazing opportunity.

set designed and constructed by the LC Stagecraft Class: Genevieve Alexander Brianna Cole Siobhan Flanagan Margaret Keenan Anissa Martinez Daniel Palomba Naomi Saito Ava Walter

Meghan Andrews Olivia Cook Ray Gillis Carlos Lynch Brittany Mendonza-Pena

Phoibe Purcell Faith Schuetzner

Kiley Barz Will Dubiel Madison Green Anna Maguire Joseph Mouser Madeleine Rush Nora Swoboda Erin Zamora

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RAP AND HIP HOP

The Created Language of the Disenfranchised The narrator and central character of In the Heights, Usnavi, uses Rap to introduce himself, his world and the language of the show. I AM USNAVI AND YOU PROB’LY NEVER HEARD MY NAME REPORTS OF MY FAME ARE GREATLY EXAGGERATED EXACERBATED BY THE FACT THAT MY SYNTAX IS HIGHLY COMPLICATED CUZ I EMIGRATED FROM THE SINGLE GREATEST LITTLE PLACE IN THE CARIBBEAN… With this introduction, we’ve already learned a lot about the world we’re entering. Above all, we know that an intentional self-consciousness about language will be part of the journey. In a perfect marriage of form and content, the story about what happens on a Washington Heights street corner will be told in the forceful, poetic and sometimes brutal language of the street: Rap. The phenomenon of Rap and Hip Hop music could be described as the creation of both a language and an art form. Born in the Bronx section of New York City in the mid-1970’s, what was then called Disco Rap was the invention of the DJ’s of the time who began isolating the percussion breaks of songs during which an emcee (MC) would talk to the dancers, infusing the atmosphere with excitement. The DJ’s began to mix excerpts of music tracks with rhythmic scratching sounds and over this strong, driving background beat, the MC or “rapper” added extemporaneous rhyming spoken lines. These are the basic components of Hip Hop music today. Add break dancing and graffiti art and you have the cultural cocktail known as the Hip Hop movement.

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Malika Kinoshita (Class of 2014) is honored to be making her first LC stage appearance in In the Heights. She is a Rotary Youth Exchange Student from Kobe, Japan. She dedicates her performance to her wonderful family and friends in Japan and her host families and friends here in America. She expresses her heartfelt gratitude for the encouragement and support she has received from everyone. Keyonna Knight (Class of 2013) is appearing in her final musical at LC and is excited to perform with this talented cast! Recent credits include CDA Summer Theatre’s Ragtime, LCP’s RENT, and LC’s The Little Mermaid and Legally Blonde (5th Avenue Best Supporting Actress Nominee). She thanks both Maddies, Laura, Hannah, Connor, her grandparents, and her friends/family for all their support! Brittany Medoza-Pena (Class of 2016) is an honor student who also performs with the LC drill team. She loves performing and is honored to be playing the role of Nina in this production. She previously appeared in LC's production of The Little Mermaid and dedicates this performance to those who have never given up on her dream of performing! Danny Palomba (Class of 2013) is happy to be in his tenth LC production. Previous appearances include Honk!, Legally Blonde and The Little Mermaid. He enjoys playing the piano and guitar, making videos in his spare time, and is planning on attending Gonzaga University next fall. He dedicates his performance to his family & friends.

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Michaele’ Henderson (Class of 2013) previously appeared in LC’s Hairspray. She has been dancing since she was 4 years old and hopes to become a chef and one day open her own bakery. Michaele' thanks her parents for always being there for her and riding along in all of the activities she does.

Ilan Hernandez (Class of 2016) has performed in school and community theater since third grade, and is thankful to be involved with LC drama. His theatrical appearances include The Little Mermaid, Give My Regards to Broadway, Aladdin, How I Became a Pirate, and Treasure Island. Ilan thanks his voice coach and Mr. Pschirrer and Mrs. Maguire for this opportunity. Gracias a mi familia por su amor y apoyo. Hannah Hudson (Class of 2013) is honored to be a part of her seventh show at LC after appearing in Guys and Dolls, Urinetown, Twelfth Night, Honk!, Legally Blonde, and The Little Mermaid. She is incredibly happy to be ending her LC musical theatre career with this amazing show. She dedicates her performance to her mom and dad, Hayley, Aaron, and Dre for all their love and support. Joe Johnson (Class of 2013) is beyond thrilled to be in his third LC show after Hairspray and The Crucible. He was in the orchestra for Legally Blonde and ran lights for The Little Mermaid. After being involved in Band and Theatre, he plans to pursue Psychology, Music, and Theatre in college. This performance is dedicated to all those who have supported him in his endeavors and put up with his craziness.

By the early ‘80’s the movement had a firm toehold in the popular music landscape. As an accessible outlet for artistic expression, the voice of inner city youth was being heard. Creatively, however, the form seemed to have run its course due to the limitations and similarities between songs of the disco and funk background beats. But new technology of the time allowed for more sophisticated musical accompaniment to develop including more complex layering of beats and sampling. At the same time, Rap lyrics became much more complex in their use of metaphor and inclusion of social messages. This watershed point in the evolution of the music was the end of “Old School” and the beginning of the “New School” music that gained huge mainstream success in the 80’’s. Using the vocabulary and the syntax of the street combined with rhyme and rhythm, Rap and Hip Hop are elevated to unique forms of musical poetry that give voice to the previously voiceless and disenfranchised. And while the music has been criticized for the use of profane and violent language, at the same time it can accommodate profound emotion. Somehow, it is the contrast of his vulnerability expressed through this tough sounding street Rap that makes Benny’s declaration of love near the end of the show so devastatingly romantic. FOR REAL THOUGH I THINK I MAYBE SORT OF LOVE YOU FOR REAL THOUGH MY SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS IS REAL LOW BUT I’LL DO WHAT I MUST FOR YOUR TRUST THIS AIN’T LUST THIS IS MUCH MUCH MORE! AND I’M AT YOUR DOOR! Throughout the life span of Rap and Hip Hop to date, there have been those who have claimed that this musical phenomenon is a passing fad. But at 30 years and going strong, Hip Hop has secured its place in popular music history.

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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Will Dubiel (Class of 2014) is ecstatic to be in his sixth LC production! He never dreamed that he would be able to perform in his favorite show: In The Heights, so this is a dream come true! He recently appeared in LC's The Little Mermaid and in Spokane Civic Theatre’s Happy Days. He thanks his parents, sisters, and brother-in-law, as well as his friends, for being so supportive, helpful, and encouraging. Bradley Duffy (Class of 2013) is thrilled to be performing with this devoted and talented group of people. This is his first year at LC, and has learned so much from Mr. Pschirrer and Mrs. Maguire. He thanks his family for their emotional support and the time and effort they have put in to helping him to have come so far. He has also performed in Beauty and the Beast and Almost, Maine. Sam Dunlap (Class of 2015) is making his second stage appearance after appearing earlier this season in The Little Mermaid. He would like to thank his older siblings for convincing him to audition, and his fellow cast members for their support. He would like to offer enormous gratitude to his voice coach for his amazing musical help for this production. Ray Gillis (Class of 2015) previously appeared in The Little Mermaid (Seagull) and is delighted to be a part of his second LC production. He enjoys acting, dancing, and gymnastics and hopes to one day perform onstage for Cirque du Soleil. Ray would like to thank his family and friends for their wonderful support, and the LC Tiger Drama department for giving him this opportunity.

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Kiley Barz (Class of 2014) is ecstatic to be taking part in his third show at LC. He previously appeared in Twelfth Night and Zombie Prom. He would like to thank his sister for bringing him into the theater community as well as his friends for all of their support. He also thanks his parents for supporting him no matter which way he turns or what he wants to do. Vanessa Butler (Class of 2014) is looking forward to the challenge of playing Camilla and cannot wait to take the stage! Vanessa was in LC’s The Little Mermaid and LLL Production’s Traditions of Christmas and is a member of LC’s Drill Team. She hopes to continue her love of performing by pursuing a degree in musical theater and appearing on Broadway. She thanks her family for everything they do to support her passion! Brie Cole (Class of 2015) is incredibly excited to be appearing in In the Heights! She recently appeared in LC's The Little Mermaid and Spokane Civic Theatre’s Annie. She would like to thank Mr. Pschirrer for giving her this fabulous opportunity and Tamara Zink for ballet lessons. She would also like to thank her spectacular parents for all they do for her and this department! Kale Dotson (Class of 2013) is extremely excited to be In The Heights at LC! He has performed in Legally Blonde and Zombie Prom and thanks his family for being so supportive and paying for his voice lessons! He plans to pursue theatre professionally in the future. He would also like to thank Push and this entire department for the fantastic artistic outlet it's been and for the opportunities.

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CAST Usnavi...............................................................................................Danny Palomba Vanessa.............................................................................................Keyonna Knight Kevin Rosario.........................................................................................Kale Dotson Camila Rosario...................................................................................Vanessa Butler Nina Rosario.......................................................................Brittany Mendoza-Pena Benny...........................................................................................................Kiley Barz Sonny.................................................................................................Ilan Hernandez Abuela Claudia...................................................................................Phoibe Purcell Daniela......................................................................................Madison Rasmussen Carla...............................................................................................................Brie Cole Piragua Guy.........................................................................................Bradley Duffy Graffiti Pete..................................................................................................Ray Gillis Jose.........................................................................................................Mario Zavala

Charlie Butts and the Filter Tips

Yolanda...............................................................................................Nora Swoboda Ensemble.................................................................................................Sam Dunlap

Spokane’s most intense R&B Dance Band

....................................................................................................................Will Dubiel

Charlie Butts – Saxophone, Harmonica Danny McCollim – Keyboard Pat Barclay – Guitar Luther Hughes – Drums Josh Simon – Bass

..........................................................................................................Hannah Hudson

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...........................................................................................................Faith Schuetzner

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................................................................................................................Sierra Wilson

....................................................................................................Michaele Henderson ...................................................................................................................Joe Johnson .........................................................................................................Malika Kinoshita ......................................................................................................................Will Petro .................................................................................................................Maddy Rush ...............................................................................................................Mike Vanwert

CREW Director & Choreographer................................................................Greg Pschirrer Musical Director.............................................................................Caryssa Gilmore Production Assistant....................................................................Suzanne Maguire Additional Choreography...............................................................Angela Pierson Spanish Language Consultant......................................................Kim Hernandez Orchestra Coordinator.....................................................................Carol Pederson Orchestra Rehearsal Director....................................................Cameron LaPlante Sound Designer and Headshots......................................................Scott Martinez Stage Managers....................................Genevieve Alexander, Siobhan Flanagan Wig Design......................................................................................Jeanette Brenner Lightboard Operations...........................................Olivia Cook, Anissa Martinez Spotlight..............................................................Emma Lyons, Kimberly Radford Costumes........................................Anna Maguire, Melina Palomba, Ava Walter Props.......................................................................Ren Dimico, Margaret Keenan Lobby “Mr. Frosty” Guys..................................................Braeden Tyler-Babkirk, ....................................................................................................................Kylor Allen Ushers..................................................................................Tailer Englehart-Grotte, ..............................................................................KiraJ Cinq-Mars, Annie Mattson, .............................................................................Brigit Wendt, Victoria Whiteaker House Managers.........................................................Alex Feeser, Chloe Forsberg .........................................................................Savannah Goins, Makala Hamilton Hair................................................................................Beth Lambert, Naomi Saito Makeup...........................................Katie Ahern, Hayley Coffey, Veronika Coon Sound.....................................................................................................Carlos Lynch Program Design.................................................................................Theresa Meyer Poster Design..........................................................................................Geoff Elliott T-shirt Design and Printing..........................................................Momentum, Inc. Lighting Plot Design...............................................................................Brian Ritter Special Set Construction...................................................Tim Barz, Curt Hanson