Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. - March 05 - February 07, 2020

Alden Middle School

 Acknowledgements 

Special Thanks to the Following...

  • Our family members and friends for supporting our endeavors, cheering us on, and allowing us to live in the AMS auditorium throughout the past few months! We appreciate your sacrifices and support more than you know, and nothing could be possible without your unwavering love and support.
  • All of the parents, grandparents, and other adult volunteers who gave freely of their time to create, chaperone, assist, drive children around, calm nerves, sell tickets, run concessions, and more…You Rock!!!!
  • All of the ACSD custodians, especially Leah Klinger, Adam Kowalik, and Bob McCormick, for your patience, understanding, and ongoing assistance with everything from changing lights, to cleaning up paint from floors and walls!...  You are truly appreciated!
  • Jill Olka, Bridget Nye, Laurie Granata, and Kelly Nieman for instilling a love of music within the hearts of our students… And to Sara Cometto, Neil Wehr and Richard Erhardt for instilling a love of art and workshop within them as well….
  • ACTS Theater along with Lori Gramza and the Jablonski family for your continued support of our shows and the young Alden thespians within our community…
  • Adam Stoltman, Steven Smith, John Mikulski, Mike Stepnick, Kevin Ryan, Bill MacCowan, Sharon Hance, all ACSD teachers and the entire Board of Education for your support of the arts within our schools…
  • The Alden Advertiser for supporting the arts within the Alden Community and helping promote the show…
  • Matt Masci and the HS tech team for transferring head mics and ticket scanners.

  • The entire IS and MS faculty and staff for your support and encouragement of the students and directors…
  • All of the HS Students Erin, Dylan, Aubrey, Zach, and Ray who gave freely of their time, amazing talent, and inspiration for our cast and crew….
  • UPK through eighth grade teachers and administrators for supporting our Preview Day…Thank you for taking the time to support us!
  • Everyone who in any way contributed to the success of this production, yet may not have been mentioned. You know who you are, and you know you made a difference!  We could never do it without you!

  • All of the people sitting in the auditorium for our shows! Your ticket purchase allows us to continue making this magic happen from year to year, as we are self-funded, and rely on your support to fund future shows!

  • Thank you to all the Costume Helpers: Rachel Leonard, Christine Jankowiak, Renee Mertz, Mckenzie Mertz, Michelle Gadd, and Elizabeth Crist.
  • A huge thanks to our Seamstress Julie Sentz and our Costume Assistant Grace Sheehan.
  • Thank you to Quinn Thomson and Alex Buell for help with lights and sound.
  • Thank you to Michelle Gadd, Kristeen George, Andrea Uhrich, Julie Clifford, Jennifer Wrest and Michelle Lysiak for ironing
  • Thank you to Julie Sentz, Leigh Dimao, Abby Uhrich, Michelle Gadd, and Christine Jankowiak for helping with hair and makeup!
  • Thank you to Michelle Gadd, Rachel Sterling, Judy Schindler, Sally Eggnik, Julie Sentz, and Christine Jankowiak for chaperoning!
  • Thank you to Gina Weiss, Barbara Pellitteri, Stephanie Cotton, Christine Jankowiak, Leigh Dimao, Michelle Gadd, Michelle Lysiak, and Judy Schindler for your donations!
  • Huge thank you to Jeff and Ryan Olka, Mike and Michael Sheehan, Rob Henning, and John Brody for all your help with building our set! We could not have done it without you!
  • Thank you to our February Break help including the Sheehan, Sentz and Tryka family members along with Anthony Kudla and Alex Lysiak.
  • Special thanks to Michelle Kuhl and Kristeen George for helping make the cast party happen for the kids!
  • Huge thanks to Alden Pool's and Play for the donation of the slide!
  • UB Students and Dr. Kris Schindler for creating our AMAZING Golden Tickets!

 

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