A SPECIAL THANKS TO...

NDPMA Parent Club, NDPMA Administration & Building Staff Marist Play Producer: Jama Lintol Set Design, Props & Costume Chairs: Julie Shick & Nancy Uchno Program Design & Production: Melissa Weimer Program Sponsors: Jason & Melissa Weimer Cast Snack Chair: Jeni Carino Concessions Chair: Beth Niepokuj Photographers: Peggy Convery & Melissa Weimer Website Design: Melissa Weimer - www.maristacademydrama.weebly.com Cast Party: Suzie Fazzini, Marsha Cragg & Melissa Weimer Sound & Lights: Dave Fazzini, Mary Ann Ross & Tony Cilluffo Student Directors: Briana Badamo and Anne Oxedine Choreography Assistance: Donna Pieper Communication Support: Deb McCormick (Many thanks!) Special thanks to NDP Senior, Maria Pangori, who has choreographed the last SIX Marist productions and will be GREATLY missed as she goes off to college! The cast and crew of Seussical, Jr. would like to say a SUPER STU-PENDOUS THANK YOU to: All of the parents and students who have helped with costumes, set construction & painting, drama club website, snacks and more! A special thanks to Marsha Cragg who created our cool Seussy trees. We would also like to thank the following business owners who donated supplies to help us create our wonderful set: Clarkston Paper Supply - John Mervene, Owner and Marist parent. Visit www.clarkstonpaper.com for all of your office supplies. Industrial Packaging Supply - Former NDP Parent, Barry Mager. Visit www.ipcinc.com A special thank you to Holy Name School in Birmingham who loaned us several costumes and some set items.

Please help us reuse programs! There is a box by the doors to place programs in for the next performance! Thanks!

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Our Director, Joshua Ross, for giving countless hours to our children. His creativity, vision, and enthusiasm for the show are the reasons the production is so great. We are very fortunate to have such a talented person lead our Drama Club! Thank you Josh!!!

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Ethan Carino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cat in the Hat Charlie Uchno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Horton Emma Fredin . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gertrude, Dancer Sydney Lintol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jo Jo Chloe Fazzini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mayzie Marshall Weimer . . . .The Grinch, Saxophonist Patrick Convery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Mayor Sara Ross Avery . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sour Kangaroo Claire Seltzinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bird Girl Rachel Kloss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bird Girl Matthew Wood . . . . Wickersham Brother, Who Charles Johnson . . . Wickersham Brother, Who Rachel Michel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thing 1 Jonah Raleigh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thing 2 Lexi Barker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Make-up artist Kevin Cragg . . . . . . . . . Bongos, Jungle Creature Jamie Finn . . . . . Jungle Creature, Who, Dancer Morgan Holycross . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crew Member Kendall Kurrie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Make-up artist Natalie Lyijynen . . . . . . . Jungle Creature, Who Lia Mastroianni . .Jungle Creature, Who, Dancer Afang Pefok . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crew Member Sophia Shick . .Jungle Creature, Who, Narrator Rachel Swanson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crew Member Mary Yanik . . . . Jungle Creature, Who, Dancer, Narrator Emily Walker. . Jungle Creature, Who, Narrator Varsha Nama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Mayor Erin Patterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . Young Kangaroo Audrey Damman . . . . . . . . . . Bird Girl, Dancer Tessa Woryk . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bird Girl, Dancer Ethan Sivasubramanian. .Wickersham Brother, Who John Pieper . . . . . . Wickersham Brother, Who Thomas Ridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vlad, Who Kelly Niepokuj . . . . . . . Yertle the Turtle, Baby Elephant Bird, Jungle Creature, Dancer Anna Chick . . . .Jungle Creature, Who, Dancer Kacey Edmonds . . . . . . Jungle Creature, Who, Narrator Kara Giraud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Make-up artist Juliet Jacoby . . . . . . . . .Jungle Creature, Who Anya Leonowicz . . . . . . . . . . . . . Makeup Artist Anna Miklas . . . . . . . . . . Jungle Creature, Who Anthony Pangori . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crew Member Asha Raghavan . . . . . . . Crew Member, Flutist Luke Spray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Crew Member Danielle Wagner . . . . . Jungle Creature, Who, Dancer Nolan Weimer . . . . . . . . . . . .Trombonist, Crew Member

Directors Note
SEUSSICAL is now one of the most-performed shows in America! In this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza, Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination--Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos. The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whos, including Jojo, a Who child who gets in trouble for thinking too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge--not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and a trial, the fearless Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant! I am so excited to be part of the Marist Theatre program directing Seussical the Musical Jr. this year. This show could not have happened without the unending effort of our producer Jama Lintol, our set designers Nancy Uchno & Julie Shick, our student co-directors - Anne Oxendine & Briana Badamo, our choreographers Maria Pangori & Donna Pieper, all the parent volunteers, our cast & crew, and of course You. It is such a blessing to work with such a talented group of students and parents. They were able to accomplish so much in just a few months, and you will see the unique talents, which each and every student brings to the show. I could not have asked for a better group of kids. I have learned so much from these students, and look forward to working with them in the future. I hope you enjoy the show as much as we enjoyed bringing it to life.

Joshua Ross
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Youve Got the Music in You! Make music, meet friends, sing songs. Rhyme in rhythm, Rock n Roll, Beethoven & Bach. Tune it, time it, have fun!!! When: TBA Ages: 8-14 Where: Marist Academy Instructor: Joshua Ross Contact for Info: J-Ro Productions (248) 877-1651 joshross@umich.edu Check the NDPMA website for information about summer camps.

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Oh, the Thinks you Can Think! Horton Hears a Who Biggest Blame Fool Here on Who How to Raise a Child It's Possible Alone in the Universe The One Feather Tail of Miss Gertrude Amayzing Gertrude Monkey Around/Chasing the Whos Notice Me, Horton How Lucky You Are Mayzie's Exit/Horton Sits on the Egg

Nolan Weimer has been in two plays at the mini Marist which were, The Mysterious Case of the Missing Ring and The Monster in my Closet. One of his hobbies is playing video games along with reading. He also likes to collect coins. Nolan's been lacrosse since he was in kindergarten. He has a brother and a mom and dad. He wants to give a special thanks to Mom for encouraging him to do the play. Favorite Dr. Seuss Book: A Wocket in My Pocket - I like it because it is so random and everything rhymes. Matthew Wood has been in 3 other plays, (Stories Under the Big Top, The Mysterious Case of the Missing Ring, and Monster in the Closet) and Matt loves to act, play the guitar, sing, and hang out with his friends. He has been acting for about 4 years and loves it. He loves to be on stage; because that is away that he can express himself. When he is not on stage he is at with his parents at home playing the Wii, going outside, and playing the guitar. His favorite sport is Baseball. Matt would like to thank all of his past Drama instructors who let him become the actor he is today. Matts favorite thing about Drama is that he can be himself around people that love the same thing as him. Favorite Dr. Seuss Book: The Cat in the Hat - I like it because he turned a really boring day into a super fun day. Maria Pangori is a senior at Notre Dame Prep. She is a Drum Major for the NDP Marching Band and is in the NDP Jazz Band. Out of school she has been on a dance team since 6th grade at Mt. Zion School of Performing Arts. Music and dance is a big part of her love and her hobbies. She is also a teacher assistant at M.Z.S.P.A. teaching 5-6 year olds. This will be the 6th Musical at Marist Academy that Maria has choreographed including, The Royal Bachelor, Mirror Image, Nottingham, Night at the Wax Museum, School House Rocks, Jr. and Seussical, Jr. Favorite Dr. Seuss Quote: "A person's a person, no matter how small." This quote is my favorite because every creature created on Earth has a meaning. Briana Badamo a junior at NDP, has performed in numerous high school productions including as Narrator 1 in The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, as a Starlet in Grease, and as Ruth Devereaux in Thoroughly Modern Millie. She is V.P. of NDPs Improv Club, and a member of the Honors Chamber Choir. In her (very limited) spare time, she enjoys playing the piano, jamming out to Coldplay, spending time with her cousins, and playing The Legend of Zelda. Favorite Dr. Seuss Quote: Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind dont matter and those who matter dont mind. Anne Oxendine is a high school student at Notre Dame Prep.

~ INTERMISSION ~ ACT TWO

Egg Next and Tree Sold/Mayzie in Palm Beach Amayzing Horton Alone in the Universe (Reprise) Solla Solew All For You The Whos Return/The People Versus Horton Alone in the Universe (Reprise) Oh, the Thinks You Can Think! (Finale)

DIRECTOR
Joshua Ross

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SEUSSICAL JR.
A part of

The Broadway Junior CollectionTM

Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty Music by

Stephen Flaherty Lynn Aherns Aherns

Lyrics by

Co-Conceived by Lynn Based on the works of

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Marshall Weimer does many things. He plays lacrosse, and is in Science Olympiad. Every Tuesday, he goes and learns nanotechnology from a doctoral student at MSU. Marshall also enjoys playing games; video or board, painting miniatures, and drawing graffiti in his notebook. This is Marshall's 3rd and final play at Marist Academy. He was Blackbeard in 6th grade in the production of A Night at the Wax Museum, and played a solo on his saxophone in 7th grade in the production of the musical School House Rock, Jr. Favorite Dr. Seuss Quote: "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind dont matter and those who matter dont mind." This stands for much of what of I do, and many things I do are influenced by this quote.

Rachel Kloss likes to act, swim, and play softball. She is interested in continuing with the Marist plays and hopes to go on to the high school plays. She would like to give a shout out to her big sister Sabrina, who is the person who convinced her to join the play and to her wonderful parents who are always there for her. Favorite Dr. Seuss Quote: A persons a person no matter how small. It's my favorite because it reminds me to always be nice to everyone, no matter how different they are.

Marshall is the only member of the Cast & Crew who has participated all 3 of his years at NDMA.

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but he loves it and has been in several shows in the last year. The shows include Winnie the Pooh, he was Tigger; Mulan, he was Mushu/FaZhou and Fiddler on the Roof where he was Mendel. He was recently in the Starlight Theater production of Seussical as a Wickersham Brother and now he is reinventing it for our stage. Coming this February to Starlight Theater he will be Prince Phillip in Sleeping Beauty.

Natalie Lyijynen is participating in her first play and hopes to be in many more. She enjoys skiing, singing, acting, volleyball, and especially, spending time with friends. She has an older sister, Ali, and a younger brother, Josh. She also has a dog, Lucky, and a cat, Sammy. Her favorite color is blue and she loves math and science. She would like to give a special thanks to her family and closest friends for supporting everything she does and letting her be in this wonderful production. Favorite Dr. Seuss Quote: Dont cry because its over, smile because it happened. Erin Patterson is not new to the stage but she is new to the Marist stage. She has been in a play every year since kindergarten and last year she got the female lead in Jonahs Druthers along with Ethan Carino. Erin likes to play soccer, the violin, ski and snowboard. Erin would like to thank her parents for sending her to Marist to be a part of this great experience. Favorite Dr. Seuss Book: Green Eggs & Ham - I like this book because I remember it being my favorite book when I was little and I love rhymes!

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Lexi Barker Anna Chick is a new student at Marist Academy. She was in the St. Joseph production of Alice in Wonderland. She loves to sing, dance. In addition to that she likes draw, ski, and play volleyball. Anna is the Student Council Secretary. She is also in Environmental Club, and will be in the skiing club at Marist. Anna has one sister named Sarah, who is a freshman at Notre Dame Prep. She loves to spend time with her family and friends. Anna is very thankful to be in this production. She loves all the wacky music, cool sets, and the great cast members. She would like to thank her Mom and Dad, for making time to pick her up, and take her home from practices. Anna also thanks them for letting her be in this production. She would like to thank all the very kind cast members for helping her out when she didnt understand something. Favorite Dr. Seuss Quote: A Person is a person no matter how small. I like this one because people make fun of others because of how tall they are. People are being called shrimp or midget. This is telling people that if someone is short that doesnt mean they dont have feelings.
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Ethan Sivasubramanian is participating in his first year and first performance at NDPMA. He loves his school, his teachers and his friends. Ethan enjoys music, drama, arts, robotics and sports. He takes joy in playing the Guitar and the Drums. He would like to thank Mr. Elli Epstein (His Guitar instructor) for teaching him play the guitar and his wonderful dad for teaching him play the drums. Favorite Dr. Seuss Quote: A person's a person, no matter how small. I like it because one should respect a person because of who they are in their heart and not because of how they might appear. Luke Spray is helping out with his first performance and his first time on the stage crew and he has enjoyed it. Luke enjoys swimming , playing basketball, painting, and building. Favorite Dr. Seuss Book: The Cat in the Hat - It is my favorite because it is the first Dr. Seuss book I have ever read and was always my favorite book as a child.

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Ethan Carino is staring in his seventh theatre performance and his first one at Marist. He is excited to be one of the main characters in Seussical Jr. He lives to be onstage and loves to perform. Ethan has a passion for public speaking, Karate, and ethnic foods. He would like to thank his mom and dad for supporting him, the cast members, the directors, relatives, his friends, and most important, God. Favorite Dr. Seuss Quote: A persons a person no matter how small. I choose this quotation because no matter how small or insignificant you appear to be, you are still special and important to God. Kevin Cragg had his first experience in drama 2 years ago at Notre Dame Marist Academy as a back stage and set crew member. The characters were so good that he decided to try out as a cast member the following year. He was one of the leading roles as Murray the monster in A Monster in The Closet. It was an awesome experience that he shall never forget! This year he plans to have FUN, being one of the monkeys on the bongo drums! He would like to give a special thank you to Mrs. Lintol and Mr. Ross for helping all of the children to make special memories. Thank you to all the volunteer parents who make this event happen and an I LOVE YOU to his parents who are always there for him in whatever he does! Favorite Dr. Seuss Quote: Look at me! Look at me! Look at me NOW! It is fun to have fun, But you have to know how! This quote is important because I love to have fun, without any cares as to what people think of me. Rememberthere is a time and a place to have fun but, you need to be respectful for things and those who are around. Jamie Finn has been dancing since the age of three and started competitive dance at the young age of five. She has traveled across the country competing in places such as Florida, South Carolina, and Las Vegas. This is Jamies first theatrical performance and she is excited to expand her performing art capabilities. Jamie would like to thank the cast and directors for this opportunity, and her mom and dad for all of their support! Favorite Dr. Seuss Book: The Cat and the Hat - It's my favorite because its funny and I always enjoyed it as a child. Juliet Jacoby started at Marist Academy as pre-Kindergartener. She attended Marist Academy in Waterford through 5th grade. While there she performed in multiple school productions, including Stories Under the Big Top, Mystery of the Missing Ring and Monster in the Closet. Juliet has a sister and a pet rabbit named Buddy. She loves to wakeboard, snow board and play team sports such as volleyball and softball. Favorite Dr. Seuss Quote: Dont cry because it is over, smile because it happened I love this quote because it makes all experiences sound worthwhile.

Patrick Convery has quite a bit of experience in the spotlight. He was the lead as Captain Shang in his fifth grade play Mulan. Patrick also took the spotlight as George, who was "just a bill on capitol hill" and sang Three is a Magic Number in School House Rock Live, Jr. Once again he joins the fray and delivers beautiful acting, singing, dancing, and a great sense of humor to the show, Seussical!!! Audrey Damman has been in two plays so far and hopes to be in more. Audrey loves to play volleyball, act, and be with friends. Her favorite color is pink. She also likes to dance and do gymnastics. Audrey is funny and loves to make people laugh. She would like to thank all of her friends who have made play so fun and the moms who worked to make this play possible. Audrey loves Union macaroni and her moms pancakes. Audreys favorite shape is a circle and her favorite subject is science. Her favorite seasons are summer and winter. In the summer Audrey likes to go tubing and surfing. In the winter she likes to ski. Audrey hope to act or work with animals when she gets older. She hopes to get all As and someday marry Justin Bieber. Favorite Dr. Seuss Book: Horton Hears a Who -This is my favorite book because who doesnt love elephants? Kacey Edmonds is performing for the first time in a play/musical and she is so excited. Kacey loves playing soccer, softball, basketball, tennis, golf, and football. Kacey loves to draw and paint because she can express so much creativity and imagination into her work. She loves to bake everything from cookies to cakes to macaroons. Kacey has two dogs named Honey and Tucker and they are so much fun. Her dads name is Nathan and her moms name is Sandra. Her parents have always been her rock and they have been the best support system. Kacey also have a little brother Josh who is the best brother in the whole world. She would like to thank her parents, friends, and family for supporting her from the start. She would also like to express special thanks to her little brother Josh. He has always been there for her and even though they fight, they always have each others back. Favorite Dr. Seuss Quote: Today you are you that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is yourer then you. This is my favorite quote because, it says you are you and you dont have to be anybody else but you. Chloe Fazzini loves to act, sing, dance, and have fun with her friends. She was in Marist Academys previous show, School House Rock Live Jr., as Dina. She is a competitive dancer at OADPA in Oxford, and she has been dancing for seven years there. Some of her favorite things to do are sing along to the radio and play video games with her brother. She really wants to thank her parents for never giving up on her and for always encouraging her to try her best. Favorite Dr. Seuss Quote: Being crazy isnt enough This is my favorite quote because I am crazy, and I like to be crazy with my friends, but I just think that when you are acting, that you need to throw yourself out there and not be yourself that night, but to be your character.

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Emma Fredin loves to act, dance, and sing. Emma has been in more than 7 productions and enjoys it a lot. Emma has three sisters who are all into music, acting, singing, and dance. In her free time Emma likes to hang out with her friends, goof around, and play sports. Emma loves to be around her sisters. She started acting and singing because her second oldest sister, Erinn, inspired her to. Emma was the baby billy goat in the production of Stories Under the Big Top at the lower division. The next year Emma was the maid in the play The Case of the Missing Ring . Later that year Emma was a village child in the high schools musical Beauty and the Beast. She would like to thank her family for always supporting her. Emma would also like to thank her sisters for their impact on her life. Favorite Dr. Seuss Quote: Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. I picked this quote because its very true. If someone doesn't like who you are then you shouldnt care about them. You should like the people around you that like you for who you are, and no one else. Kara Giraud Morgan Holycross is participating in her first year of drama club. She loves playing sports such as volleyball, swimming, snowboarding, and snow skiing. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with her friends. Morgan would like to thank all the people that helped produce this performance and make it as well as it is. Favorite Dr. Seuss Book: Green Eggs and Ham - I enjoy this book due to all the rhyming throughout it. Anya Leonowicz likes to do for fun are hanging out with friends, shopping, watching movies, cooking and spending time with her family. Anya also enjoys creativity during her free time painting designs on her nails, doing her hair/makeup and redesigning her own room. Since she loves animals so much, she likes to learn anything she can about them. Anya also enjoys music, takes guitar lessons and plays both classical and pop music. Her favorite sport is volleyball. Favorite Dr. Seuss Quote: Look at me! Look at me! Look at me NOW! It is fun to have fun, but you have to know how. Sydney Lintol has been in The Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Mr. Toads Mad Adventures, Schoolhouse Rock and The Witches. Her favorite role was The Grand High Witch and she practices being evil to her brother every chance she gets. She loves ski racing, water skiing, reading, summer vacation, and hanging out with her friends. Sydney would like to thank her voice instructor, Mrs. Rodden, who she wouldnt have gotten anywhere without, and her family and friends. Favorite Dr. Seuss Quote: Dont cry because its over, smile because it happened. I feel way when spending time with friends and love memories just as experiences.

Tessa Woryk has always loved to perform. In mini Marist, she was in two productions; Stories Under the Big Top, and The Case of the Missing Ring. She had an individual part in each one and loved being a part of both plays. She loves getting a chance to express herself through song, dance, and dialogue. Tessa enjoys participating in school musicals because it gives her a chance to do something that she loves, singing and acting, with her friends. Tessa also enjoys doing extra-curricular activities like cheerleading, skiing, and gymnastics. Tessa would like to give a special thanks to her mom, dad, brother and sister for always being there for her and pushing her to do her best in everything she does. Tessa has had so much fun working with everyone in the cast and crew in this production and hopes to see them all participating in next years show! Favorite Dr. Seuss Book: Green Eggs and Ham - I always loved this book because it was a simple enough book to read when I was young, but it still entertains me and gives me a laugh today. Mary Yanik has been performing for two years in Marist Productions. Last year, in School House Rock Live Jr., she was in the chorus and a part of the comet team. Mary enjoys singing, dancing, acting, and just goofing of with her family and friends. She loves to play many sports including softball, basketball, soccer, and bowling, though she can always fit time in her schedule to hang out with her friends and family. Her goal next year is to get a lead role in the play so she can perform in front of the people she loves. She would like to thank her parents, her grandparents, and her two brothers, Ryan and Tyler, for encouraging her to do her best and to not be afraid to do what she loves. She is so exited to be apart of this wonderful performance and she hopes that you will enjoy the show! Favorite Dr. Seuss Quote: Why fit in when you were born to stand out? This really can relate to many people, including myself. If people were born to fit in, the world would be a very boring place.

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Sara Ross Avery has previously performed in the Wizard of Oz, Annie, Bye Bye Birdie and Hello Dolly. Regional credits include Dracula: A Rock Opera and Something Wicked This Way Comes at Meadow Brook Theatre. She participates in musical theatre with the Peanut Gallery Players and studies voice with Ms. Stacy Cleaveland. Sara would like to thank Josh, Maria, Brianna, Anne and Ms. Jama for all their hard work on Seussical! Favorite Dr. Seuss Quote: "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." Its my favorite quote because it tells people that just because someone might not like you because your different, it doesn't matter and neither do they.

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Rachel Swanson has been in past performances the past 2 years at the Starlight Theatre. She performed in Cinderella, Annie and Winnie the Pooh. She also enjoys doing charity events with a group of friends for Childrens Hospital of Michigan. She would like to thank her parents and her brothers Nick and Jack for helping her along the way. Favorite Dr. Seuss Quote: Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened. This is my favorite quote because to me it means that all good things come to an end so dont be sad be happy to have had the experience. Charlie Uchno is staring in his fourth play. Charlie is excited to be playing Horton in Seussical! Last year Charlie enjoyed the role of Tom in School House Rock, Jr. He also performed in Stories Under the Big Top and The Mysterious Case of the Missing Ring at Marist Lower Division. Some of Charlie's hobbies are playing the guitar, piano, tenor saxophone, football and baseball. He also enjoys playing ping pong and doing miscellaneous things with his brother, Matthew. Charlie's favorite thing about being in Drama Club at NDPMA is having the opportunity to act and hanging out with friends. He would like to thank his mom (Nancy) for all of her help on the Seussical set! Favorite Dr. Seuss Book: Yertle the Turtle - It's my favorite because I like the pictures in the book. Danielle Wagner has been in several plays at her former school, however this is her first musical at NDPMA. She has been taking dancing lessons for six years and enjoys performing in plays. She loves to act, dance, sing, and play the violin. She also enjoy playing basketball, softball, tennis and golf with her friends and taking her dogs, Magnum and Pebbles for long walks. A special thanks to her Mom and grandparents for always encouraging her to do her best. Favorite Dr. Seuss Book: Horton Hears a Who - It's my favorite because my cousin, William, loves to hear me read it to him. Emily Walker is participating in her first play ever and she is very excited to be in it! It has been so much fun for her and she cant wait to participate in next years play. She has a mom, a dad, one brother named Adam and a dog named Penny. She loves to hang out with friends and play volleyball. She is struggling at serving but practicing to get better. Emily loves to play soccer and softball in the spring. She cant wait for the season to begin. In the winter she enjoys snow skiing. She also loves to water ski in the summer. Emily would like to thank her mom because she made her try out and she ended up loving being in the play. Favorite Dr. Seuss Quote: Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You. I like this quote because I think that is quote is perfect in describing who someone is.

Lia Mastroianni is participating in her first play at Marist. She has some acting experience, appearing as Aubrey in an elementary school production of Aubrey The Snowflake . She has participated in Destination Imagination, which required both creativity and acting. She also has five years of dance experience and plays the saxophone. Lia enjoys listening to music, playing her saxophone, playing soccer and hanging out with family and friends. Lia would like to thank Ms. Lintol, Maria Pangori, family and friends for their support and encouragement. Favorite Dr. Seuss Quote: Why fit in when you were born to stand out? I like this quote because it encourages you to be unique and not let anyone tell you who you should be. Rachel Michel enjoys doing gymnastics. She has been doing gymnastics for six years. She also enjoys hanging out with friends, listening to music, playing the piano, and learning new things. Rachel hasn't participated in any past Marist productions, but enjoys being on stage. Rachel would like to give a special thanks to Jama Lintol, Nancy Uchno, and Joshua Ross for all the support and hard work they have put into this production. She would also give a special thanks to her father, Mike Michel for helping out with the set. Favorite Dr. Seuss Book: The Foot Book - I like this book because it was the first book I learned how to read.

Anna Miklas This is the first Marist play that she has done, and is excited to be a part of it. Annas favorite sport is soccer but she also enjoys playing tennis, volleyball, golf, and skiing. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family and looks forward to participating in future Marist productions. Favorite Dr. Seuss Book: The Grinch Who Stole Christmas - This is my favorite Dr. Seuss book because I like how the mean character becomes nice in the end.
Kendall Kurrie Varsha Nama is staring in her very first Marist play. She says that she really likes to be part of the play because she gets to laugh and hang out with her friends and she gets to sing and dance, which are two of her favorite things to do. Some things she like to do in my spare time are sketching, painting, swimming, and reading. Her favorite thing to do, though, is to hang out with all her friends and just have a good time!! Varsha would like to thank her family for giving up their time to get her to practices and rehearsals for the play, and for all the support they have given her. Favorite Dr. Seuss Book: One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish - It's my favorite because it was one of the first Dr. Seuss books I ever read.

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Kelly Niepokuj is a very funny energetic girl who loves to sing and dance. She was a Marist cheerleader for Marist football and basketball. Kelly was on the Kingfish swim team in Waterford. Kelly was also in last years play Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr. She would like to thank her mom (Beth Niepokuj) and her dad (Rob Niepokuj) for supporting her in everything that she does. She would also like to thank her Grandpa (Mitch Niepokuj) and her grandma (Carol Niepokuj) for telling her she is beautiful and talented every day. There is also someone that is special to her is her other Grandma (Diane Trudell) who has told her she could do it all the way. Favorite Dr. Seuss Quote: A person is a person no matter how small. This is my favorite quote because when I was little I was made fun of because I was short and small. Anthony Pangori is helping with his first Marist production. Anthony has played trumpet since 5th grade and is in the Marist Advanced Band. He is also very involved in sports, playing on a soccer travel team and playing basketball for the 7th grade Marist Academy team. He also loves to ski in the winter. Favorite Dr. Seuss Quote: "Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened." This quote is my favorite because we should always appreciate everything we do. Afang Perfok recently moved to Rochester Hills from Southfield. His parents are from Africa and they go there every other year. He is going there this summer. His parents are from Cameroon which is in Central Africa. He has 2 brothers. 1 is 15 and goes to high school at NDP, and 1 is 22 and graduated college and lives in Washington D.C. He plays many sports and like football, soccer, basketball, and baseball. His favorite color is purple and football is his favorite sport. He is a State fan that hates maze and blue. He says he practically lives off of sports and without sports there will be no him. John Pieper has been in a few past performances such as Rock On and The Sound of Music. He likes to play many sports including football, baseball, and skiing. He would like to thank his mom for everything she has done for him. Favorite Dr. Seuss Book: Green Eggs and Ham - I like it because it is awesome and the mean guy eats it at the end. Jonah Raleigh is a new student at Marist Academy and has been interested in play since the age of 7. He plays the role of Thing 2 in Seussical Jr, and is very excited to do this play! He also enjoys reading, writing, and watching movies. Ever since Jonah was a young kid, he has always been interested in play, theater, and movies. He has done several acting classes and Catholic plays at his local church. He hopes you all enjoy the show! Favorite Dr. Seuss Quote: "A person's a person no matter how small." It's my favorite because this shows that everybody is worth something and that diversity is respected.

Asha Raghavan has played the flute for four years, the piano for three years, and has participated in dance for some time. She likes to read, write poems/stories, play soccer, play the flute, listen to music, and spend time with family in her spare time. Ashas favorite subjects are Language A, Math, and History but she enjoys all subjects. She would like to thank her family, friends, and previous music teachers for encouraging and supporting her. Favorite Dr. Seuss Book: Oh the Places Youll Go! - I like this book because the book expresses an inspirational message in a creative and enticing way that kids understand and enjoy. My favorite quote from the book is: You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go... I think the quote expresses a true statement in a creative way that encourages people to follow their dreams. Thomas Ridge has performed in The Mysterious Case of the Missing Ring as Detective Chang, while attending Marist Academy Lower Division. He likes to fly RC helicopters and cars as his hobby. Thomas also plays soccer for Michigan Impact. He is also on the Science Olympiad team and a member of the Boy Scouts of America. Thomas has two older sisters who both performed in Marist plays while they attended. He would like to give a special thanks to Josh for being an amazing director. Favorite Dr. Seuss Quote: "A persons a person no matter how small. I like this because it says we should treat everyone fairly no matter what. Claire Seltzinger has been in 5 Marist plays since third grade. Her first appearance at NDPMA was in third grade in Twinderella where she played the narrator. The following year she was The Magical Fish in Stories Under The Big Top. Her final Lower Division performance was as the Evil Queen in The Mysterious Case of The Missing Royal Ring. She really enjoyed being in School House Rock Live, Jr. last year as a soloist and chorus member. Claires hobbies include track, acting, cross country, volleyball, and making her family laugh. When she grows up she wants to be an Investigative Reporter. She would like to thank Sydney Lintol for always making play practice enjoyable. Favorite Dr. Seuss Book: One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish - This is my favorite book because of all the fun colors and rhymes. Sophia Shick loves the Drama Club. This is her second performance. Last year she had a blast in Schoolhouse Rock, Jr. When shes not on the stage, shes skiing, drawing, bowling, or hanging with her pets, (chickens, horses, dog and a tortoise). She plays the piano and has started to learn the saxophone. She sends a special thanks to her family, all the parents, Maria, and Josh for making the play a lot of fun. Favorite Dr. Seuss Book & Quote: Oh Say Can You Say - It's my favorite because it's full of funny tongue twisters. Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind dont matter and those who matter dont mind." I like it because it just says it all!