Xanadu |
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Douglas Carter Beane |
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Jeff Lynne & John Farrar |
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Based on the Universal Pictures Film Screenplay by Richard Danus and Marc Rubel |
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Casts and Crews
Song List
Act One
"I'm Alive"
"Magic"
"Evil Woman"
"Suddenly"
"Whenever You're Away from Me"
"Dancin'"
"Strange Magic"
"All Over the World"
"Don't Walk Away"
Act Two
Reprise: "All Over the World"
Reprise: "Magic"
"Fool"
"The Fall"
"Suspended in Time"
"Have You Never Been Mellow"
"Xanadu"
Cast
Creative Team
Notes from the Dramaturg
Meet the Company
Matthew Butler (Young Danny / Cyclops / Tube / Ensemble )
Matthew B is an aspiring performer, actor, and all-around entertainer. Matthew began his career in theatre early, beginning at the age of 8 as Bud in Terrence McNally’s Mothers and Sons and continuing on to play Zuzu in Thomas M. Sharkey’s It’s A Wonderful Life; Michael Banks in Disney’s Mary Poppins: the Musical; Winthrop in Meredith Willson’s The Music Man, all under the age of 11. His more recent endeavors have consisted of work in STK’s productions of Dennis Kelly’s Matilda and Claudia Haas’s Antigone in Munich as Michael and Fritz respectively. Beyond the limits of the stage, Matthew enjoys acting in film, most recently as Lucas in Zakery Jone’s indie film, Vampire Bud, and singing alongside his older brother as part of Southeastern’s University Chorus under the direction of Amy Wilt Prats. Matthew would like to lovingly thank his mother, his father, his brother, Ms. Jane, and his dear friends for supporting him throughout his journey and especially for laughing at his abundance of mediocre “dad jokes.”
Matthew B is an aspiring performer, actor, and all-around entertainer. Matthew began his career in theatre early, beginning at the age of 8 as Bud in Terrence McNally’s Mothers and Sons and continuing on to play Zuzu in Thomas M. Sharkey’s It’s A Wonderful Life; Michael Banks in Disney’s Mary Poppins: the Musical; Winthrop in Meredith Willson’s The Music Man, all under the age of 11. His more recent endeavors have consisted of work in STK’s productions of Dennis Kelly’s Matilda and Claudia Haas’s Antigone in Munich as Michael and Fritz respectively. Beyond the limits of the stage, Matthew enjoys acting in film, most recently as Lucas in Zakery Jone’s indie film, Vampire Bud, and singing alongside his older brother as part of Southeastern’s University Chorus under the direction of Amy Wilt Prats. Matthew would like to lovingly thank his mother, his father, his brother, Ms. Jane, and his dear friends for supporting him throughout his journey and especially for laughing at his abundance of mediocre “dad jokes.”
Kameron, a junior at Holy Cross, is excited to return to the STK stage in his 5th year. Kameron has performed in numerous shows at MCA, including Matilda (Mr. Wormwood) and Antigone in Munich (Fritz) and has previously performed with Jefferson Performing Arts, Rail Events Productions, and Holy Cross. Favorite roles include Guys and Dolls (Nathan Detroit), Putnam County Spelling Bee (Leaf Coneybear), and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Joseph). Thanks to Mrs. Jacobs-Stanley for this great opportunity and the cast and crew for a fun time.
Anthony is a homeschooled junior making his STK debut as Terpsichore. He has danced since the age of 4, performing in 7 Nutcrackers, Swan Lake, Cinderella, and Peter Pan. Some favorite past performances are as Roger in “Grease,” Gaston in “Beauty and the Beast,” and Young Simba in “Lion King.”
Colleen is so excited to be in her 6th MCA show! She would like to thank her family, the, cast, the crew, the production team, and Mrs. Jacobs-Stanley for making this show possible. Xanadu is a creative, fun show that teaches a great lesson: to not let others dictate your path in life. Colleen would like to thank everyone for coming, and she hopes you all enjoy Xanadu!
 @colleen_daquila |
Elise Fairchild (Polyhymnia)
Elise '24’ is so excited to be a part of her 6th production at Mount Carmel! She enjoyed every second of rehearsal time and cannot wait to perform on stage with her friends! She would like to thank her family, friends, and classmates for always supporting her in doing what she loves. Elise wants to thank you for coming to see Xanadu and hopes you enjoy the show!
Elise '24’ is so excited to be a part of her 6th production at Mount Carmel! She enjoyed every second of rehearsal time and cannot wait to perform on stage with her friends! She would like to thank her family, friends, and classmates for always supporting her in doing what she loves. Elise wants to thank you for coming to see Xanadu and hopes you enjoy the show!
Noah is currently a senior at Archbishop Rummel High School, and this is his first STK show! He has recently participated in productions such as Little Shop (Orin Scrivello), Matilda (Big Kid) , and Frozen Jr. (Hans). He is so excited to have met so many new people and would like to thank the production team for all that they have done for this show to be what it is. He would also like to thank his family for supporting him every step of the way!
| noahflynn1230 |
Savannah is so thrilled to be performing in her third STK production. Her previous credits with STK include Matilda in Matilda and Elsa in Antigone in Munich. Some of her favorite previous credits include Anna in Frozen, Mal in Descendants, and Little Red in Into the Woods. She would like to thank Mrs. Jacobs-Stanley for trusting her with this role, Maddie for being the absolute best double, and her family for their support.
Angelina Granier (Hermes / Tube / Cupid)
Angelina (‘24) is Dancin’ right on into her 8th production at MCA, and she couldn’t be more excited! She plays the fleet-footed messenger of the Gods, the God of Love, and a Tube rocking out in the 80s. She would like to thank everyone who has gotten her to where she is today in the theater world and out!
Angelina (‘24) is Dancin’ right on into her 8th production at MCA, and she couldn’t be more excited! She plays the fleet-footed messenger of the Gods, the God of Love, and a Tube rocking out in the 80s. She would like to thank everyone who has gotten her to where she is today in the theater world and out!
Anna is so excited to be doing another show with STK! Most recently she has been in Frozen Jr. at Rivertown Theaters and Beauty and the Beast at Brother Martin. She is so excited to be playing the role of Calliope and Aphrodite. A special shout out to her double cast, Helen Morlier!! Thank you for being such a supportive and amazing double. A huge thank you to Mrs. Jacobs-Stanley, Emily Ricalde, and Mr. Carl for putting this amazing show together. She hopes you enjoy this wonderful show!!
Ella-Grace Gustin (Zeus)
Ella-Grace is so excited to be in another musical at STK! She loves all her family and friends, the amazing crew and cast, and hopes you all enjoy the show!
Ella-Grace is so excited to be in another musical at STK! She loves all her family and friends, the amazing crew and cast, and hopes you all enjoy the show!
Maddie is so excited to perform as Clio/Kira in her last STK production of Xanadu! You may have see Maddie in past STK productions such as Trixie understudy in Trixie the Teen Detective; Kate in Annie; The Mock Turtle/Narrator in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland; Adelaide/Dora in the virtual production A Simpler Time; Ensemble in Emma: A Pop Musical; Cinna/The Shepherd/Soldier #3/Titania in How to Survive a Shakespeare Play/A Midsummer Night’s Dream; Miss Honey in Matilda; and Traute in Antigone in Munich. After these past five years, Maddie is thrilled to wrap up her STK journey with this show and wants to thank all her cast and crew mates. She would especially like to thank Savannah Fouchi for being an amazing friend/cast mate to work with. Finally, she would like to thank Mrs. Jacobs-Stanley for being an amazing director.
Ellie is excited to make her debut with STK. Ellie has been doing musical theatre productions throughout the metro New Orleans area for more than 8 years. She has performed in 17 shows at River Parishes Community Theatre, Rivertown, Jefferson Performing Arts Center, and more. Her favorite role has been Molly in Annie.
Helen is so excited to make her dream of playing a villain come true in Xanadu. This is her 3rd musical and 6th show at STK. She was previously Elisabeth Scholl in Antigone in Munich and Lavender in Matilda. She wants to thank Casey Swanson for being a dream villain partner, Anna Grenrood for being the best double cast she could ask for, and Emily Oliver for rounding out the villains and being such an inspiration! Helen hopes you love the show!
| @helenmorlier |
Regan Nugent (Terpsichore)
Regan is so excited to be doing her 5th show with STK! Her previous roles at Mount Carmel include Miss Honey (Matilda) and Helena (A Midsummer Nights Dream). She most recently played Madame de la Grande Bouche (Beauty and the Beast) at Brother Martin and was a member of the ensemble in Mary Poppins at Rivertown.
Regan is so excited to be doing her 5th show with STK! Her previous roles at Mount Carmel include Miss Honey (Matilda) and Helena (A Midsummer Nights Dream). She most recently played Madame de la Grande Bouche (Beauty and the Beast) at Brother Martin and was a member of the ensemble in Mary Poppins at Rivertown.
| reyenug |
Emily Oliver (‘23) is excited to be returning to the STK stage for her 12th and final show! You may have seen her in past STK productions such as Antigone In Munich (Hans), Matilda (Matilda), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Hermia), Emma: A Pop Musical (Welcoming Committee), and much more! After years of growing up on the STK stage, she is ready to take her final bow. She would like to thank her cast and crew of this show for making it the most memorable one yet, especially her fellow seniors! She would also like to shoutout her fellow villain sisters Anna, Casey, and Helen as she makes her villain debut! Another special thanks to her family and friends for their continuous support of her these past five years. She would also `like to thank her voice teacher, Mrs. Megan Dearie, for all her help and encouragement. She would also like to thank Mrs. Jacobs-Stanley for being an amazing moderator and director. Emily couldn’t imagine a better show than Xanadu to finish off her STK journey!
Mia Peppo (Euterpe)
Mia is excited for her second STK show! She’d like to thank Mrs. Jacobs-Stanley and the cast and crew of Xanadu for such an amazing run. Most recently she’s been in Frozen Jr. at Rivertown, Legally Blonde at JPAS, and STK’s last Spring production of Matilda. She’s looking forward to performing with troupe 2075 this summer and the upcoming year with STK!
Mia is excited for her second STK show! She’d like to thank Mrs. Jacobs-Stanley and the cast and crew of Xanadu for such an amazing run. Most recently she’s been in Frozen Jr. at Rivertown, Legally Blonde at JPAS, and STK’s last Spring production of Matilda. She’s looking forward to performing with troupe 2075 this summer and the upcoming year with STK!
This is Caroline’s first STK show and she is super excited. She has been in shows at Rivertown theaters and JPAS, so this is not her first show. She wants to thank all of the cast and crew and Mrs. Jacobs-Stanley for this opportunity.
| cdprattini |
Alexis is so excited to be in her 7th show at MCA! She would like to thank her mom, dad, and brother for always supporting her. She also wants to thank her closest friends for always creating joy in her life! She’s so excited for you to see the show!
Casey Swanson can’t wait to get this show on a roll! She has performed at many theaters across the New Orleans area, and some of her recent productions include Antigone in Munich at MCA (Flashback Sophie Scholl), Frozen Jr at Rivertown Theaters (Olaf), and Matilda the Musical at MCA (Mrs. Wormwood). She would like to thank Mrs. Jacobs-Stanley for this opportunity and experience; Helen Morlier, Emily Oliver, and Anna Grenrood for being the best evil women ever; and the entire cast and crew for their hard work and dedication. Enjoy the show!
| @casey_c_swanson |
Taylor Wilson is in 8th grade at Mount Carmel. She is in student council and Xanadu is her second performance with MCA. She could not have done it without her parents whom she is extremely grateful for.
Kristi holds a B.A. in Theater from Loyola University and a M.F.A. in Theater Management from the University of Alabama/Alabama Shakespeare Festival. This is Kristi’s 13th year as STK Director and her 11th year serving as the Fine Arts Department Chair. She received a 2019 Big Easy Award for Best University Production at Loyola University as director of These Shining Lives. Past companies include Alabama Shakespeare Festival, California Repertory Company, Seattle Children’s Theater, Missoula Children’s Theater, Hangar Theater, Walt Disney World, Evangeline Oaks Entertainment, Crescent City Lights Youth Theater, Southern Repertory Theater, and True Brew Theater. Favorite Roles include The Children’s Hour (Mary Tilford), The Garden of Rikki Tikki Tavi (Chuchu), and Cinderella (Stepsister). Thanks to the fantastic cast and crew, STK officers, Eddie Cox, Ben Dougherty, Gilly Jaunet, Kim Schultz, Kathy Pennison, Sue Buras, Sister Camille Anne Campbell, Beth Ann Simno, her family, and a very special thanks to Marcus Stanley and Basil Marie Stanley.
Emily Ricalde (Choreographer) is “jumpy as a joey” to see this show come alive in the PAC! As a NOLA native/MCA Alum with many fond memories in STK, this experience has been a wonderful blast from the past. A recent graduate from Northwestern State University, Emily earned her BFA in Dance and BS in Theatre (Musical Theater) in the Spring of 2021. She is currently a Victory Belle at the National WWII Museum, serving as an ambassador of the museum while serenading veterans and active duty military across the country - all in three part harmony! She will be saying goodbye to the 504 in May, as she has recently accepted a contract with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines as a Lead Vocalist on the Radiance of the Seas. Most recent credits include: Rent (Ensemble) Summer Lyric at Tulane University, Matilda (Choreographer) Mount Carmel Academy, Cabaret (Texas/Dance Captain) Rivertown Theaters, Hello, Dolly! (Ensemble/Dance Captain) Rivertown Theaters. She sends all her love to her husband, Sean Luke, and their pup, Julie Bean. www.emilyricalde.com
| @theemilyricalde |
This is Karl's third production with STK and the most challenging. Retired from St. Charles Parish, Karl works at ENCORE Studio teaching the next generation of Musical Theatre performers. Karl also works at Holy Cross HS, Brother Martin HS, and Rivertown. Congrats on another well done production!
This is Tiana's first show as assistant director and she hopes you enjoy! Her previous STK experience is costume crew in Shakespeare, Ensemble Member in Matilda, and Elsa Understudy in Antigone in Munich. She thanks Mrs. Jacobs-Stanley, Emily Ricalde, and Mr. Karl for bringing the show together and teaching her everything she knows about how to direct a show!
| @tiana.hle |
Taylor Davis (Stage Manager)
Taylor, class of 23, is super excited/sad/relieved/sad to be stage managing her fifth and last STK production. She would like to thank her parents and Mrs. Jacobs-Stanley for always supporting her and encouraging her to create and follow what she is passionate about. Taylor would also like to wish the cast and crew a big leg breaking (a dangerous joke considering the number of people on wheels in this show.) Taylor knows STK is in good hands with ASM (soon to be SM) Lana Barbe. Thanks for all the memories and can’t wait for ITF this summer!
Taylor, class of 23, is super excited/sad/relieved/sad to be stage managing her fifth and last STK production. She would like to thank her parents and Mrs. Jacobs-Stanley for always supporting her and encouraging her to create and follow what she is passionate about. Taylor would also like to wish the cast and crew a big leg breaking (a dangerous joke considering the number of people on wheels in this show.) Taylor knows STK is in good hands with ASM (soon to be SM) Lana Barbe. Thanks for all the memories and can’t wait for ITF this summer!
Amy Gegenheimer (Sound Head/Sound Designer/Board Operator)
Amy Gegenheimer ‘24 is honored to be Sound Head and Sound Designer for STK’s production of Xanadu. After being on stage for 18 productions at St. Philip Neri and 2 at Mt. Carmel’s Summer Drama program, she shifted her focus to Sound. She recently worked on STK’s set design and film crew for “A Simpler Time”, then became Sound Head for STK’s productions of “Shakespeare Lite,” “Matilda,” and “Antigone in Munich.” Amy has worked at Rivertown Theaters as QLab operator for “Matilda,” “Mary Poppins,” and “Raise Your Voice 5.” Amy also won “State Champion in Technical Theater” for Sound Design at the Louisiana Thespian Festival for the second time this past January and got a Superior rating on her Sound IE at ITF this past summer. Amy heads the sound crew, mixes the sound, and creates and queues all sound effects for all STK products. She is excited for the years to come and hopes you enjoy the show.
Amy Gegenheimer ‘24 is honored to be Sound Head and Sound Designer for STK’s production of Xanadu. After being on stage for 18 productions at St. Philip Neri and 2 at Mt. Carmel’s Summer Drama program, she shifted her focus to Sound. She recently worked on STK’s set design and film crew for “A Simpler Time”, then became Sound Head for STK’s productions of “Shakespeare Lite,” “Matilda,” and “Antigone in Munich.” Amy has worked at Rivertown Theaters as QLab operator for “Matilda,” “Mary Poppins,” and “Raise Your Voice 5.” Amy also won “State Champion in Technical Theater” for Sound Design at the Louisiana Thespian Festival for the second time this past January and got a Superior rating on her Sound IE at ITF this past summer. Amy heads the sound crew, mixes the sound, and creates and queues all sound effects for all STK products. She is excited for the years to come and hopes you enjoy the show.
Gilly Jaunet (Front of House )
Mrs. Jaunet is one of the few members of the creative team who grew up in the era of Xanadu and American Top-40. When she's not hanging out in the PAC, handing out pizza slices and counting chairs, she teaches English here at MCA. She has been a member of the faculty for 16 years and co-chair of the English Department for 12 years. She'd like to thank Kristi Jacobs-Stanley for usually saying yes to her ideas, her husband for eating the same thing for dinner during show weeks, and her parents for playing soundtrack albums during her childhood.
Mrs. Jaunet is one of the few members of the creative team who grew up in the era of Xanadu and American Top-40. When she's not hanging out in the PAC, handing out pizza slices and counting chairs, she teaches English here at MCA. She has been a member of the faculty for 16 years and co-chair of the English Department for 12 years. She'd like to thank Kristi Jacobs-Stanley for usually saying yes to her ideas, her husband for eating the same thing for dinner during show weeks, and her parents for playing soundtrack albums during her childhood.
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