Bye Bye Birdie

March 4, 2022 7:30 pm

- March 6, 2022 2:00 pm

Show Information

Greater Latrobe Senior High Drama Club presents Bye Bye Birdie on March 4 and 5, 2022 at 7:30 in the auditorium and March 6 at 2:00pm. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students.

A loving send-up of the 1950s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll, Bye Bye Birdie remains as fresh and vibrant as ever. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses All-American girl Kim MacAfee for a very public farewell kiss. Featuring a tuneful high-energy score, plenty of great dancing, and a hilarious script, Birdie promises to be a show you won’t want to miss. Please support Latrobe’s return to the live stage with the classic hit Bye Bye Birdie, led by Brielle Zimmerman (Rose Alvarez), Cameron Baker (Albert Peterson), Brianna Holt (Kim Macafee), and Isaac Krom (Conrad Birdie) and rounded out with Alli Himler, Henry Krom, Sarah Hoffman (Macafee Family), Evan Frescura (Hugo Peabody), Lily Haverly (Mrs. Peterson) and a talented ensemble cast. Produced and directed by Mrs. Allison Duda, musically directed by Ms. Ellen Perkins, choreographed by Mrs. Katie Kertoy with additional staging by Dr. Rebecca Snyder and sets and technical management by Ron Baughman, this show is sure to have you tapping your toes and putting on a “happy face.”

Greater Latrobe Senior High Drama Club Presents

A Musical Comedy

Book by Michael Stewart Music By Charles Strouse

Lyrics by Lee Adams Originally Produced by Edward Padula

Bye Bye Birdie is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com

Tickets may be purchased online for reserved seating for our three LIVE performances. If you would like to buy your tickets in advance in person, they will be sold at the Latrobe Senior High Auditorium on the following dates: February 21, 23, 28, and March 2, 5:30-7:30 They may also be purchased at the door before the show. Adults $15, Students and Senior Citizens over 65 $10

Director & Crew Bios

Mrs. Allison Duda

Producer/Dramatics Director

Mrs. Allison Duda (Producer/Dramatics Director) This is Mrs. Duda’s tenth musical with the Greater Latrobe Senior High. Shows she has directed include Annie, High School Musical, Music Man, Godspell and Mamma Mia!, among others. Mrs Duda taught high school language arts for several years in the Greater Latrobe District until taking time off to be at home with her three children. Now that they are eighteen, fifteen and twelve, Mrs. Duda is back to part-time teaching at Christ the Divine Teacher School in Latrobe and has a small photography business as well. Mrs. Duda is passionate about the arts and feels at home working with students on the stage. She has appreciated sharing this experience with so many wonderful students and professional educators and has enjoyed directing both of her daughters in her eldest daughter’s final show.

Ms. Ellen Perkins

Music Director

Ms. Ellen Perkins (Music Director) is thrilled to be with the Greater Latrobe Drama Club for a second year. She graduated from Duquesne University with a BS in Music Education. She is currently the choral director at Greater Latrobe Senior High School. Ms. Perkins has worked as a music director, pianist, and company manager for The Red Masquers, The Canterbury Summer Theatre, and The Hershey Area Playhouse. Her recent credits include I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (2021), Ordinary Days (2021), 8-Track: The Sounds of the 70s (2021), Bright Star (2021), The Little Mermaid (2019), and Dames at Sea (2018). She is thankful to share this experience with such a fabulous creative team, cast, and crew.

Mrs. Katie Kertoy

Choreographer

Mrs. Katie Kertoy (Choreographer) is thrilled to be returning to the production staff for her eighth musical at Greater Latrobe. She is a Hempfield Area High School graduate who went on to receive her bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Kent State University in 2010. Studying dance for 30 years, Mrs. Kertoy has performed and choreographed for local theater groups including Apple Hill Playhouse, Greensburg Civic Theater, and Valley Players of Ligonier. She worked for RWS and Associates of New York City and appeared on NBC for the 2004 Children’s International Olympics opening ceremony. Mrs. Kertoy’s recent credits include choreographing Hempfield Area’s How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (2011), directing/choreographing their production of Godspell (2012), South Pacific (2013), Les Miserables (2014), Mary Poppins (2015), as well as choreographing GLSH’s The Wizard of Oz (2013), Little Shop of Horrors (2014) and Titanic (2017) Annie (2018), Man of La Mancha (2019) and Mamma Mia! (2020). Mrs. Kertoy is an English teacher at Hempfield Area High School and co-sponsors the United Spartans Club, a group who promotes service and kindness in the building and sponsors the American Sign Language Club. Any time not in a school or on the stage, she is at home with her supportive husband Brice and their 2 dancing girls, Emma and Anna. She would like to thank the directors, production staff, cast, and crew for giving these wonderful students an opportunity to shine.

Dr. Rebecca Snyder

Additional Staging

Rebecca Snyder, Ed.D. (Musical Staging) worked side-by-side with Mrs. Duda, and then Mr. Krack as musical director and producer for the Greater Latrobe Senior High School program from 1998 to 2010 for shows such as Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Anything Goes, Godspell, Music Man, and Pippin, to name a few. Since then, she has welcomed opportunities to help stage various musical numbers or play piano in the pit orchestra for numerous additional shows, including Children of Eden, Annie, and Mama Mia. She is excited to work once again alongside such talented, dedicated professionals and student performers. Dr. Snyder has taught in the Greater Latrobe Senior High School English Language Arts Department for over twenty years. She also serves the profession as a teacher representative on several committees for the Pennsylvania Department of Education and as a board member for two non-profit education advocacy organizations. Dr. Snyder lives in Ligonier with her two favorite people, husband Bill and son Billy, a senior at Elizabethtown College.

Mr. Tim Sheridan

Pit Conductor

Mr. Tim Sheridan (Pit Conductor) is serving as the pit conductor for his ninth Greater Latrobe Senior High musical production. As the Greater Latrobe Senior High Band Director he directs the GLSH Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble and Marching Band. In 2017, Mr. Sheridan led the wind ensemble to receive superior ratings through the PMEA Music Performance Assessment for the first time in Greater Latrobe history. He also teaches AP Music Theory and Guitar courses at the senior high. Mr. Sheridan began teaching at Greater Latrobe in 2011 and is a graduate of Penn State University. Each year he looks forward to collaborating with students, colleagues, and community members to make the production a success!

Ms. Michele Kondrich

Stage Manager

Mr. Ron Baughman

Stage Director/Technical Director

Mr. Ron Baughman (Stage Director) Joining the GLSHS musical team in 2004, Mr. Baughman has had the pleasure of working with many of the GLSHS faculty and students. He enjoys instructing the student volunteer stage crew on set construction skills and technical theater. Having started his own company in 1996, Mr. Baughman has provided equipment and service to many schools and performers all over the region.

Cast & Crew List

Cast

Albert Peterson- Cameron Baker

Rose Alvarez Brielle Zimmerman

Kim Macafee- Brianna Holt

Conrad Birdie- Isaac Krom

Mrs. Macafee- Allison Himler

Mr. Macafee- Henry Krom

Robin Macafee- Sarah Hoffman

Ursula Merkle- Melina

Mae Peterson- Lily Haverly

Hugo- Evan Frenchura

Gloria Rasputin- Arielle Teppert

Teen Girls

Deborah Sue- Elena Sarp

Alice- Madeline Duda

Penelope- Hope Cerny

Margie- Jianna Kaczmarkiewics

Helen- Izzy Keslar

Mrs. Merkle- Mya Ortiz

Mayor- John Howland

Mayor’s Wife- Olivia Ruffner

Bartender Maude- Nathan Shashur

Harvey Johnson- Jacob Miller

Mr. Johnson- Stephen Foss

Quartet

Nathan Shashura

John Howland

Anthony Frye

Stephen Foss

Dancers:

Gia Angelicchio

Sophia Bulava

Tiffaney Bash

Sarah Hoffman

Jianna Kaczmarkiewicz*- Captain

Alexza Lynch

Josie Marts

Neehla Pal*- Captain

Hailey Staschak

Emily Sweeney

Autumn Stemmler

Arielle Teppert

Brille Zimmerman*- Captain

Ensemble:

Gia Angelicchio

Tiffaney Bash

Sarah Belega

McKenna Brackney

Sophia Bulava

Mason Dempsey

Ben Fearer

Stephen Foss

Anthony Fry

John Howland

Madison Kraynick

Layla Klosky

Alexza Lynch

Josie Marts

Olivia Meadows

Jacob Miller

Avi Mucci

Mya Ortiz

Neehla Pal

Lucy Rodell

Olivia Ruffner

Angie Shaefer

Nathan Shashura

Sabrina Shust

Madi Sloan

Hailey Staschack

Autumn Stemmler

Madison Stoner

Emily Sweeney

Abigail Wolfgang

Taryn Yutzy

Production Staff:

Dramatics Director/Producer – Mrs. Allison Duda

Music Director – Ms. Ellen Perkins

Choreographer – Mrs. Katie Kertoy

Additional Staging– Dr. Rebecca Snyder

Stage Manager/Technical Director – Mr. Ron Baughman

Assistant Stage Manager – Mr. Dave Vogel

Stage Manager– Ms. Michele Kondrich

Set and stage design –

Mr. Ron Baughman

Mrs. Allison Duda

Set construction – Mr. Ron Baughman

Lighting Design – Mr. Ben McDonald

Mr. Ron Baughman

Latrobe Drama Club website– Matt Fridg, Headspace Media

Lights – Kristen Scranton

Sound – Cole Pfeifer

Fly Rod – Brianna Carini

Stage Crew –

Set Pieces and Props- Cori Beredino, Theatrical Designs LLC

Props Mistress– Melina Markantone

Costumes- Lily Haverly, Angie Schaefer, Madeline Duda

Makeup– Olivia Ruffner

Publicity/Social Media– Isaac Krom, Abby Wolfgang, Madeline Duda

Headshots and Cast Photo – Timeless Expressions

Candid Photos – Allison Duda

Photo Gallery

Additional Information

Scene List

Acknowledgements

The directors would like to acknowledge the following people

The GLSD Board of Education

The GLSHS Principals

The GLSHS Custodial Staff

The GLSHS Secretarial Staff

The GLSHS Theater Boosters

Mrs. Sharon Le Jeune and Ms. Jessica GOlden

Mr. Timothy Sheridan

Mrs. Melissa Herrington and Family

Ms. Cori Beredino

Mrs. Diane Kaczmarkiewicz

Mr. Scott Marker and the GL Student Store

Latrobe Elementary School and Tony Mehalic

Markantone Family

Mr. Jason Brandt

Mr. Christian Wege

Greater Latrobe Administration

Mr. Michael Porembka, Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Jon Mains, GLSH Principal

Mr. Jeff Ingle, GLSH Assistant Principal

Mrs. Jessica Pelligrino, GLSH Assistant Principal

Mr. Dan Watson, Business Administrator

Mrs. Laurie Havrisko, Director of Pupil Services

Mr. Eugene Joe, Student Support Services Coordinator

Mr. Zac Heide, Director of Athletics

Mrs. Becki Pellis, Director of Technology, Curriculum and Instruction

Mr. Kurt Thomas, Director of Operations and Planning

Ms. Jillian Burge, Director of Food Services

Mrs. Jessica Golden, Director of Center for Student Creativity

Greater Latrobe School Board

Mr. Eric B. Hauser, President

Mr. Paul McCommons, Vice President

Mrs. Heidi Kozar

Dr. Rhonda Laughlin

Mrs. Susan Mains

Mr. Merle D. Musick

Mr. Merle L. Musick

Mr. William Palmer

Mr. Andrew Repko

Dr. Michael Zorch

Mr. Ned J Nakles, Jr. School Solicitor

Mrs. Jody Brahosky, Secretary

Greater Latrobe Theater Boosters

The Theater Boosters is an association comprised of parents, whose goal is to make the entire theater experience rewarding and fun for all involved – cast, crew and patrons alike.

The Boosters meet the first Monday of each month @ 6:00pm at CSC .

Meeting notices are posted on Facebook.

President:

Mrs. Diane Kaczmarkiewicz

Vice President:

Val Rodel

Treasurer:

Jenn Himler

Secretary:

Dana Holt

Please consider joining, several theater booster positions are available for next year.

Visit us on Facebook at facebook.com/latrobetheaterboosters/

Latrobe Drama

Bye Bye Birdie

March 4, 2022 7:30 pm

- March 6, 2022 2:00 pm

Show Information

Greater Latrobe Senior High Drama Club Presents

A Musical Comedy

Book by Michael Stewart Music By Charles Strouse

Lyrics by Lee Adams Originally Produced by Edward Padula

Director & Crew Bios

Mrs. Allison Duda

Producer/Dramatics Director

Ms. Ellen Perkins

Music Director

Mrs. Katie Kertoy

Choreographer

Dr. Rebecca Snyder

Additional Staging

Mr. Tim Sheridan

Pit Conductor

Ms. Michele Kondrich

Stage Manager

Mr. Ron Baughman

Stage Director/Technical Director

Cast Bios

Cast & Crew List

Photo Gallery

Additional Information

Scene List

Acknowledgements

Latrobe Drama Club