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SOMETHING ROTTEN! Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
The video or audio recording of this performance by any means is strictly prohibited.
Professional pictures have been taken and will be made available to the cast and crew.
The video or audio recording of this performance by any means is strictly prohibited.
Professional pictures have been taken and will be made available to the cast and crew.
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Producer
Scott Sackett and OHS Administration Director Scott Sackett Assistant Director and Doer of All Things Anne Post Fife Music Director Cherry Stewart Choreographer Kelsey Phillips Harrison Choreographer’s Assistant Brynn Hartley Stage Manager Emary Yanez Technical Director Iris Hollingshaus Assistant Technical Director Stuart Ellingford Assistant Stage Manager Josephine Monson Taylor Sackett Props Master Emmie Rensink Shop Manager Aubrey Haacke Sound Designer Stuart Ellingford Lighting Designer Matthew Ospienko Taylor Sackett |
OHS Administration
Tammy Stuart Jason Averett Costume Designer Lee Ann Hobbs Master Seamstress/Costume Advisor Lastenia Bowman Parent Costumers McCall Cannon Sharalyn Heath Brian Hobbs Alice and Terry Lindstrom Keenan White Tiffany Wood Costumers Annika “Cheese” Hobbs Katherine Barley Lynx Christensen Annie Ernstrom Anni James Marlee Nielsen Evelyn Oler Heleyna Sage Parent Coordinator Andrea Charlton Concessions Coordinator Andee Martineau House Management Heather and Jeff Knight Publicity Shelly Sackett Kirsten Millard Set Dressing Eliza Barkdull |
Props Assistants
Adia Oler Welding Lead Jake Hill Set Builders Max Goodey Aubrey Haacke Annika “Cheese” Hobbs Ryan Larson Matthew Ospienko Set Advisors Sharp Matthews Cory Sackett Tracks Kate Curtis Miles Flory Stage Hands Porter Crossette Dragon Hinkson Ryan Larson Adia Oler Spots Kate Curtis Josephine Monson Hair and Make-up Artists Iris Hollingshaus Anni James Charlotte Kennedy Emmie Rensink Emary Yanez Set Painters Riley Bartlett Kendra Bird Kate Curtis Glissy Dale Natalie Findlay Ella Hageman Annika “Cheese” Hobbs Charlotte Kennedy Noa Lunnen Evelyn Oler Riley Sander |
Directors Notes
Welcome to the Renaissance all you lovely Tudors out there!
It’s been an absolute delight watching these incredible students take on the hilarious, fast-paced world of Something Rotten! This musical is a celebration of theater, of joy, and of much needed laughter, but at its heart, it’s a story about the messy, human experience of trying to create something special; of the journey to be something more than you currently are.
I see a lot of myself in Nick. He wants to leave a mark, to do something that matters. He wants to be able to provide for those he loves and create a life that is better than the one they currently have. AND, he wants to do it all on his own, because if someone else has to come in and help, then can you really call it YOUR success? Did you really do anything meaningful if in the end someone else’s idea, concept, or plan is the one that makes the difference? The problem with this mentality though is that it leads you to ignore what’s right in front of you: the fact that your ideas and thoughts aren’t lesser just because something else is chosen or succeeds. In fact, it could be that the only reason someone else succeeds is because of the foundational work that you gave them (like Shakespeare stealing Nigel’s stuff). Ultimately, isn’t it better to be someone that you can be proud of? Isn’t it better to try and fail and try and fail and never give up than to just throw in the towel and say it’s not worth it? Isn’t it better to follow Nigel’s (and the REAL Shakespeare’s) thoughts of, “Above all else in whatever you do, to thine own self be true.”
As we’ve worked together on this production, I’ve challenged the cast and crew to embrace their own unique talents and stop measuring themselves against others. Yes, some people are going to have an easier time learning the choreography. Yes, there will be people who are able to sing every part perfectly the first time. Yes, others have more knowledge on how to get the blasted sound board to work properly! AND the greatest joys in life come from the pain of stretching and growing both as artists and, more importantly, as people. Every challenging tap dance sequence, every complex eight-part harmony, and every frustrating technical hurdle (one day those walls will stand proud and tall, I just know it!) pushed them to limits they didn't know they had, but allowed them to experience greater joy when it all came together. THAT is what being true to yourself is all about; learning that you CAN do hard things and that you ARE enough. Always.
I hope that as you watch the hilarity unfold, you’ll take a moment to reflect on your own abilities and capabilities and will give yourself a bit more grace as we go through this crazy life we’re all living!
Thank you so much for supporting Orem High School Theater and remember, “when life gives you eggs, make an omelette!”
It’s been an absolute delight watching these incredible students take on the hilarious, fast-paced world of Something Rotten! This musical is a celebration of theater, of joy, and of much needed laughter, but at its heart, it’s a story about the messy, human experience of trying to create something special; of the journey to be something more than you currently are.
I see a lot of myself in Nick. He wants to leave a mark, to do something that matters. He wants to be able to provide for those he loves and create a life that is better than the one they currently have. AND, he wants to do it all on his own, because if someone else has to come in and help, then can you really call it YOUR success? Did you really do anything meaningful if in the end someone else’s idea, concept, or plan is the one that makes the difference? The problem with this mentality though is that it leads you to ignore what’s right in front of you: the fact that your ideas and thoughts aren’t lesser just because something else is chosen or succeeds. In fact, it could be that the only reason someone else succeeds is because of the foundational work that you gave them (like Shakespeare stealing Nigel’s stuff). Ultimately, isn’t it better to be someone that you can be proud of? Isn’t it better to try and fail and try and fail and never give up than to just throw in the towel and say it’s not worth it? Isn’t it better to follow Nigel’s (and the REAL Shakespeare’s) thoughts of, “Above all else in whatever you do, to thine own self be true.”
As we’ve worked together on this production, I’ve challenged the cast and crew to embrace their own unique talents and stop measuring themselves against others. Yes, some people are going to have an easier time learning the choreography. Yes, there will be people who are able to sing every part perfectly the first time. Yes, others have more knowledge on how to get the blasted sound board to work properly! AND the greatest joys in life come from the pain of stretching and growing both as artists and, more importantly, as people. Every challenging tap dance sequence, every complex eight-part harmony, and every frustrating technical hurdle (one day those walls will stand proud and tall, I just know it!) pushed them to limits they didn't know they had, but allowed them to experience greater joy when it all came together. THAT is what being true to yourself is all about; learning that you CAN do hard things and that you ARE enough. Always.
I hope that as you watch the hilarity unfold, you’ll take a moment to reflect on your own abilities and capabilities and will give yourself a bit more grace as we go through this crazy life we’re all living!
Thank you so much for supporting Orem High School Theater and remember, “when life gives you eggs, make an omelette!”
Special Thanks
The OHS Drama Department extends sincere appreciation to:
Trace James and the OHS Welding Classes
Steve Gurney and the OHS Custodial Team
Chelsea Alley
Trisha Allred
John Brown
Tanya and Gavin Barkdull
Emily Longshore and UVU’s Team of Interpreters
All the parents and supporters of OHS Drama students
Trace James and the OHS Welding Classes
Steve Gurney and the OHS Custodial Team
Chelsea Alley
Trisha Allred
John Brown
Tanya and Gavin Barkdull
Emily Longshore and UVU’s Team of Interpreters
All the parents and supporters of OHS Drama students
CAST
In Order of Appearance
Minstrel
Lillian Charlton
Jessa Price
Hannah White
Brother Jeremiah
Benjamin Garrett
Portia
Clara Tabla
Nick Bottom
Hudson Heath
Nigel Bottom
Kole Braithwaite - Yellow
Dean Millard - Blue
Lady Clapham
Katrina Sharp
Shylock
Brooklyn Clayson
Bea
Stella Herrick
Nostradamus
Luke Ellingson - Yellow
Hayleigh Knight - Blue
Will Shakespeare
James Christensen
Troupe
Sammy Watkins
Colin Cannon
Kimball Behren
Kole Braithwaite/Dean Millard
Solo Man/Man 1/Eyepatch Man/Foreman/Messenger/Man in Crowd/Master of the Justice
Jae Jarosch
Ensemble
Luke Ellingson/Hayleigh Knight
Cailey Nisar
Becca Marteneau
Violet Lindstrom
Madison Jackson
Kasidy Wood
Lillian Charlton
Jessa Price
Hannah White
Brother Jeremiah
Benjamin Garrett
Portia
Clara Tabla
Nick Bottom
Hudson Heath
Nigel Bottom
Kole Braithwaite - Yellow
Dean Millard - Blue
Lady Clapham
Katrina Sharp
Shylock
Brooklyn Clayson
Bea
Stella Herrick
Nostradamus
Luke Ellingson - Yellow
Hayleigh Knight - Blue
Will Shakespeare
James Christensen
Troupe
Sammy Watkins
Colin Cannon
Kimball Behren
Kole Braithwaite/Dean Millard
Solo Man/Man 1/Eyepatch Man/Foreman/Messenger/Man in Crowd/Master of the Justice
Jae Jarosch
Ensemble
Luke Ellingson/Hayleigh Knight
Cailey Nisar
Becca Marteneau
Violet Lindstrom
Madison Jackson
Kasidy Wood
Musical Numbers
ACT 1
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SCENE 1: A South London Street
"Welcome to the Renaissance" SCENE 2: The Theatre "God, I Hate Shakespeare" SCENE 3: A South London Street/Outside Nick & Bea's House SCENE 4: Nick & Bea's House "Right Hand Man" "God, I Hate Shakespeare" (Reprise) SCENE 5: Soothsayer Alley "A Musical" SCENE 6: A South London Street/Outside the Theatre SCENE 7: The Theatre "The Black Death" SCENE 8: A London Street "I Love the Way" SCENE 9: The Park "Will Power" SCENE 10: After-Show Party Tent SCENE 11: Soothsayer Alley "Bottom's Gonna Be on Top" |
Minstrel & Company Nick, Nigel, The Troupe Bea, Nick Nick Nostradamus, Nick, Ensemble The Troupe Portia, Nigel Shakespeare, Ensemble Nick and Company |
ACT 2
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SCENE 1: London
"Welcome to the Renaissance" (Reprise) "Hard to be the Bard" SCENE 2: The Theatre "It's Eggs!" SCENE 3:Under London Bridge "We See the Light" SCENE 4: The Theatre "To Thine Own Self" SCENE 5: A South London Street "Right Hand Man" (Reprise) SCENE 6: On Stage at the Theatre "Something Rotten!" "Make an Omlette" SCENE 7: Courtroom "To Thine Own Self" (Reprise) SCENE 8: The Settlement "Finale" |
Minstrel Shakespeare and Ensemble Nick, The Troupe Portia, Nigel, Brother Jeremiah, Nick, Ensemble Nigel, Nick, Shakespeare, The Troupe Bea The Troupe Nick and Company Nick The Company |