Many heartfelt thanks to...
- Our troupe of about 100 students (actors, musicians, crew, and student production leads) who have poured their heart and soul in this project since January, tackling the challenging and complex nature of this show and preparing to deliver what we hope will be four "Practically Perfect" shows, rich with colorful characters, and timeless music!
- My amazing colleagues and collaborators Heather Luck, Beverly Claar, Andrew Mendez, Brice Cloke (SCHS alumnus, SDSU Transfer Student, BFA Musical Theatre), Mary Rose Vadeboncoeur (SCHS alumnus, SDSU Graduate, BF A Musical Theatre), Ella Ramsey (SCHS alumnus, SDSU transfer student - Technical Theatre) for your friendship, expertise, collaboration, commitment and shared love of theatre.
- The parents of our cast members for your commitment and support of your students and this production! Thank you for encouraging and supporting your students to pursue their passions. I am so fortunate to have had the lifelong support of my family to pursue mine!
- Our very own Steele Canyon Musicians for your collaboration, dedication and wonderful accompaniment.
- Amber Horn-Phillips and Erica Hansen for your incredible vision costuming the show! What a gift you are to us! Thank you for so generously sharing your time and talents with our department.
- Alex Carter, for your assistance with costumes, our show shirt design, and work to plan our tea party before the Saturday matinee. You are always willing to do it all! We appreciate you!
- Our Student Production Leads - Aaron Lucero (Stage Manager), Jonah Galbo and Chloe Bailey (Assistant Stage Managers), Paziano Parel Sewell (Assistant Student Director), Annabelle Monroe (Assistant Vocal Music Director), Miles Reed, Nevaeh Perry and Ellis Moser (Sound Leads). So very proud of each of you and grateful for your positivity, leadership, dedication, and support in all aspects of the production.
- Our incredible team of student technicians for your passion and commitment to the many sides of technical theatre. You are integral to the production value of our show. Thank you for making the magic happen!
- SCHS Administration for promoting excellence in the arts, and supporting the work in our department.
- CTE Coordinator, Shari Duran, for your incredible grant writing skills, efforts to facilitate all of our theatre upgrades, and unwavering support of all we do! We are so grateful for you!
- Melanie Monroe (professional photographer) capturing headshots, and final dress rehearsal photos, and show photos for our all-star cast! You make us look good! So appreciate your support! We will cherish your beautiful work always!
- SCHS Facilities and Custodial Crew for 7-days-a-week assistance with facilities, deliveries, and patience in working around us (literally)!
- The Steele Canyon Players Drama Booster Board, Leanne Warrick (President); Alex Carter (Vice President); Melanie Monroe (Secretary); Amber Horn-Phillips (Treasurer); Cherokee Eddy (Member at Large/Concessions); Kevin Borum (Member at Large) for your friendship, tremendous support and incredible commitment to the Theatre Department at Steele Canyon.
- The Steele Canyon Players Drama Club Student Leadership Team for your commitment, postivity, leadership, support, and dedication to the Drama Department. You are an amazing team!
- Charlotte Matthews for handling all of our publicity via the school website, school social media platforms, and the Paw Prints Newsletter!
- The Carter, Jackel, Giordano, Borum, Warrick, Gumbayan, and Lucero Families for the delicious meals you all provided during our extended rehearsals.
- Mr. Dorsha and the Film/Media/Broadcast Department for promoting our show through your stories in the daily broadcast and capturing our archival recording of the show.
- Lauren Ritchey-Moyer, Jenny Serban, and ASB for their assistance with finances, ticket sales, show promotion, and use of the concession area.
- Kimberly Espino for xeroxing our programs and creating an animated promo for the screen at the front of the school. So thankful for your support.
- My children who have grown to be incredible humans and have been a constant source of inspiration to me. Love you!
- My greatest support in this endeavor and in life - my husband! Thank you for the unwavering encouragement, love, and belief in me - always!
