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A Note From the Director

I really hope you enjoy this show!

This cast and crew has worked so hard to make it happen.

The “lessons” taught by Dewey and hopefully learned by all of us truly are something we all should apply in our lives. “If only you would listen!”

Thank you to all the people who helped me make this happen!

Donna Tellier

Song List

Act I

I'm Too Hot for You
No Vacancy, Dewey

When I Climb to the Top of Mount Rock
Dewey

Horace Green Alma Mater
Rosalie, Students, Teachers

Here at Horace Green
Rosalie

Here at Horace Green Pt. 2
Rosalie

Children of Rock
Dewey, Ned

Mount Rock (Reprise)
Patty

Queen of the Night
Rosalie

You're in the Band
Dewey, Students

You're in the Band (Reprise)
Dewey, Students

If Only You Would Listen
Zelda, Billy, Freddy, Tomika, Students

In the End of Time
Dewey

Faculty Quadrille
Teachers

In the End of Time (Band Practice)
Dewey, Backup Girls

Stick it to the Man
Dewey, Students

In the End of Time (The Audition)
Dewey, Marcy, Chanelle, Freddy

Stick it to the Man (Reprise)
Dewey, Students

Act II

Time to Play
Summer, Students

Amazing Grace
Tomika

Math is a Wonderful Thing
Dewey, Summer

Where Did the Rock Go
Dewey, Rosalie

School of Rock
Zelda, Dewey, Freddy, Backup Girls

Dewey's Confession
Dewey, Patty, Ned, Rosalie, Parents

If Only You Would Listen (Reprise)
Tomika, Dewey, Students

I'm Too Hot for You (Competition)
Theo, Doug, Bob, Snake

School of Rock (Competition)
Dewey, Students

Stick it to the Man (Competition Encore)
Dewey, Students

Queen of the Night (Rock Version)
Company

Sponsors

Cast

Creative Team

Pit Musicians

Nathan Melo
Piano

Joe Grilli
Bass

Nick Pepe
Guitar

Jason Taylor
Guitar

Tyler Coutu
Drums

Christina Nero
Recorder

Tech Crew

Kathy Aceituno

Chris Alves
Taryn Cabral
Brady Cullen
Tyler Coutu
Michael Dahlquist
Ashley DiLorenzo
Anthony Hopp
Lauren Seabury
Bobbi-sue Trahan

Tech Leads
David Carnevale
Jonathan Medeiros

Set Design, Construction, Painting

Paul Duhammel
Matt Eisemann
Denis Gagne
Alexis Guglielmo
Lisa Russo
Dave Sackal
Erika Salvo
Aubrey Tellier
Donna Tellier
Ron Tellier
Erica Tibbetts

Meet the Company

Selma Alzate

Horace Green Ensemble

Selma is 9 years old and in the 4th grade at Pleasant View Elementary. “Thank you for giving me the opportunity to play this role - I’ve had so much fun!”

J. Charles Anderson

Mr. Sanders, Parent

Alexis Arias

Shonelle

Alexis is 12 years old and in the 7th grade at Nicholas Ferri Middle School. Alexis is an advanced dancer at J-DAPA and has performed in many shows with the company. This includes the role of Alice in our 2022 production of Matilda the Musical, Ensemble and Sarah in Elf Jr. (2022) and a featured soloist in our 2023 cabaret, Razzle Dazzle. “I am very grateful to be in this cast. I had so much fun working with everyone. The people that were picked to be in this cast are amazingly talented! I love when we do run throughs because you can just see how far this cast has come. We have worked so hard on this musical and all that hard work did pay off! I loved rehearsing this musical and I can’t wait for the next one!”

Natalie Bates

Horace Green Ensemble

Natalie is 12 years old and in the 7th grade! Her past theatre experience includes playing the role of Mrs. Beauregarde in Willy Wonka JR with AssemblyACT, an ensemble member in J-DAPA’s production of Elf Jr, and an ensemble member in J-DAPA’s production of Matilda! “Thanks for a great time being part of an amazing show!”

Brayden Bello

Lawrence

Brayden is 9 years old and in the 4th grade at North Lincoln Elementary. Braydens past theatre experience includes Les in East End Theaters production of Newsies Jr, Young Shrek in East End Theaters production of Shrek, a Squirrel in East End Theaters production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory kids, and ensemble in East End Theaters production of Seussical JR.

Ernie Benvenuto

Ned Schneebly, Mr. Wagner, Parent

Ernie is 16 years old and in the 11th grade at Mount Saint Charles Academy. His past performances include the role of John the Baptist in Godspell for Mount Saint Charles Academy.

Russell Coates

Mr. Noble, Parent

Mia Coutu

Macy

Mia is 11 years old and is in the 6th grade at Gallagher Middle School. Her previous stage experience includes Michaela in J-DAPA’s 2022 production of Elf JR. and was a featured soloist in our 2023 cabaret, Razzle Dazzle. “Thank you so much J-DAPA and Miss Donna for teaching me! I’m having the best time of my life!”

Brady Cullen

Mr. Janes, Tech

Brady is 18 years old and in the 12th grade at Ponaganset High School. He works as a cashier at Aegean Pizza. His past productions were with Ponaganset Middle and High School and include ensemble in Alice in Wonderland JR., ensemble in Aladdin JR., stage crew in Annie JR., a music technician in Elf JR., and tech crew in Mary Poppins. “Congratulations to the amazing cast for their hard work over the past few months!!”

Annemarie Dancause

Ms. Turner, Ensemble

Annemarie is 21 years old and has performed and teched many shows!! Some of these shows include Mrs. Phelps in J-DAPA’s 2022 production of MAtilda, Agatha in Smithfield High School's production of Guys and Dolls, and multiple productions of A Christmas Carol. “Insanely enjoyable cast and I am proud to be a part of this production!”

Kevin Dickson

Billy

Kevin is 13 years old and in the 7th grade at Winman Middle School! Kevin has been in a multitude of productions including Gaston in Beauty and the Beast (G.Cole Productions), Olaf in Frozen Jr. (G. Cole Productions), Lemonaide in Chicken Little (Stadium Theatre), Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Jr. (G. Cole Productions) and ensemble in Jungle Bookie (Stadium Theatre). “Thank you for giving me the opportunity to play this role! And thank you for seeing my talent!”

Ella Dodge

Zelda Mooneyham

Ella is 14 years old and is in the 9th grade at Smithfield High School. Ella has been in many shows such as Frozen the musical and performed frequently with Stadium Theatre when she was younger! Ella is currently also rehearsing for a production of The Addams Family! In her free time, Ella practices playing the guitar. “I had a lot of fun with this play! I loved meeting new people and doing something that I love!”

Alina Edsall

Horace Green Ensemble

Alina is 7 and in the 2nd grade at Sarah Dyer Barnes Elementary School. Alina has been in 4 dance recitals - 3 with To the Point of Performing Arts and 1 with J-DAPA! She was also a member of our 2023 summer camp! “J-DAPA is so fun! I can’t wait to do some acting when I get bigger!”

Gianna Edsall

Horace Green Ensemble

Gianna is 8 years old and in the 3rd grade at Sarah Dyer Barnes Elementary School. Gianna has been in 7 dance recitals - 6 with To the Pointe of Performing Arts and 1 with J-DAPA. She also was a member of our 2023 summer camp! “I love J-DAPA and am so excited about the School of Rock!”

Josh Esquite

Dewey Finn

Josh is 15 and in the 10th grade at Mount Saint Charles Academy. His previous theatre productions include Buddy in Elf JR with J-DAPA, Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka Jr. with Assembly ACT, Judas in Mt. St. Charles Academy’s production of Godspell, and Lurch in The Addams Family with RISE Theatre. “Thanks to the cast, crew, and my family for all the encouragement and support you’ve given me. It has been an amazing experience.”

Ziva Hamburger

Horace Green Ensemble

Alistair Sterling Hampton

Freddy

Carina Indeglia

Sophie

Elaina Jordan

Patty DiMarco, Mrs. Bingham

Jackson LeBlanc

Ensemble

Jack is 10 years old and in the 5th grade at Pleasant View Elementary School. Jackson was a member at our 2023 Summer Camp and decided to audition for School of Rock the Musical! This is his first show! “Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be part of this amazing show! I’ve had so much fun!”

Makayla Mainville

Horace Green Ensemble

Makayla is 9 years old and in the 3rd grade at Stephen Olney Elementary School. Makayla is a dancer and has attended J-DAPA’s summer theatre camp in the past.

Jill Marandola

Tomika

Jill is 11 years old and in the 6th grade at Ferri Middle School. Jill is a J-DAPA dancer, singer and actor and has performed in many recitals as well as playing the role of Hortensia in J-DAPA’s 2022 production of Matilda, Charlie in J-DAPA’s 2022 production of Elf JR, and a featured soloist in our 2023 cabaret, Razzle Dazzle. “I would like to say that this cast is amazing and that everyone here is great! I had so much fun playing this role and this has been an amazing experience!”

Joe Marandola

James, Guitar Hero Voice Over

Joe is 13 and in the 7th grade at Ferri Middle School. He is the lead guitarist, founding member and songwriter for a local indie rock band called Retail Space Available. He has performed with J-DAPA on several occasions in the past including playing the role of Santa in our 2022 production of Elf Jr. and performing in our 2023 cabaret, Razzle Dazzle. “Congratulations to everyone in the cast and crew!! Thanks to all of my friends, family, and fellow cast members for helping me get this far.”

Emma Moisao

Madison

Emma is 14 and in the 8th grade at Burrillville Middle School. “Thank you for giving me the opportunity to play this role - I’ve had so much fun!”

Serena Roy

Rosalie Mullins

Serena is 21 years old and recently received a BA in Criminology from Hofstra University. Serena currently works for her dad and is employed by J-DAPA as one of our acting teachers! Serena has been in my shows including playing Sara Brown in Guys and dolls with Smithfield High School, Golde in Fiddler on the Roof with Smithfield High School, Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast with J-DAPA and a featured soloist/music director for J-DAPA’s 2023 cabaret, Razzle Dazzle. “Congrats to the cost, crew, and production team on an awesome show - you guys rock!!”

Dave Sackal

Parent

Marlee Salvo

Mrs. Hathaway, Ms. Macapugay

Marlee is 14 years old and in the 8th grade at Alan Shawn Feinstein Middle School. Marlee has been in other productions, such as playing Baloo in Swamp Meadows production of The Jungle Book, Amanda in Scituate Drama’s production of Matilda the Musical, a big kid ensemble member in J-DAPA’s 2022 production of Matilda the Musical, and Doris Bailey in G-Cole productions Singing in the Rain! “Congratulations to all!! Truly an amazing cast! Thank you for this opportunity, it was a great experience.”

Lillian Sampson

Marcy

Lillian is 11 years old and in the 6th grade at Gallagher Middle School. Lillian performed in J-DAPA’s 2023 Cabaret, Razzle Dazzle. “Thank you for giving me the opportunity to play this role. It has been so much fun!“

Sophia Camille Sherman

Summer

Sophia is 13 years old and in the 8th grade at East Lyme Middle School. Sophia has been in many shows including playing Grace in Annie Jr, The Ghost of Christmas Past in A Christmas Carol, Matilda in Matilda, Middle Anna in Frozen JR and the lion in The Wizard of OZ. “I am so excited to be in my first J-DAPA production! Thank you to all of the supportive cast and crew for making this such a fun experience!”

Kayla Suchite

Mrs. Sheinkopf, Security Guard 1

Kayla is in her junior year of college at Johnson & Wales University where she is studying Justice Studies. Her past theatrical performances include the Judge in Legally Blonde with North Providence High School, Angie in The Wedding Singer with North Providence High School, and a featured soloist in Edges with North Providence High School. “This is my very first show with J-DAPA. Thank you to this incredible company for welcoming me in!”

Arlo Tibbetts

Kayden

Arlo is 12 years old and they attend the 7th grade at Gallagher Middle School. Arlo has performed in other productions such as playing Oaken in Wolfpack Players production of Frozen JR, ensemble in Starbound Theaters production of A Christmas Carol, and Cogsworth in G-Cole Productions Beauty and the Beast JR. “I would like to thank my friends and family for always supporting me and to thank everyone at J-DAPA for giving me an amazing experience during School of Rock. Congratulations to everyone in the cast and crew for making it this far and working so hard.”

Andrew Titus

Gabe Brown, Parent

Allie Worthley

Horace Green Ensemble

Allie is 10 years old and in the 5th grade at Old Country Road School. “This is an amazing experience! Thank you to the whole J-DAPA team!”

Donna Tellier

Director, Costumes

Donna is “young at heart forever!” and attended the “School of Life”. She has been a choreographer for 36 years and a director since the beginning of J-DAPA! Donna enjoys directing musicals of all different styles and getting the opportunity to work with both children and adults. As a seasoned costume designer, performer, and a choreographer, School of Rock the Musical checked all the boxes for Donna. She enjoyed directing this show and getting to share her vision with all of you!

Brieanna Tellier

Choreographer

Brieanna has been a choreographer for the past 15 years and teaches dance at J-DAPA. She teaches multiple classes a week and has experience teaching many styles of dancing including ballet, lyrical, tap, jazz, acro and theatrical dance. Her students range from the ages of 4 through adulthood, as she teaches many different levels of dance. Brieanna has choreographed numbers from each musical J-DAPA has produced since its opening over 11 years ago.

Danielle Grilli-Marzan

Vocal Music Director

Danielle is a Rhode Island native and graduate of the University of Rhode Island where she obtained her Master of Music Degree in Vocal Performance. Danielle has performed full operatic roles such as Josephine in HMS Pinafore, Rosalinda in Die Fledermaus, Gianetta in The Gondoliers,and The First Lady in The Magic Flute and has performed many operatic scenes with roles such as Adina in L’Elisir d’Amore, Fiordiligi in Cosi Fan Tutte, Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro, and Marie in Daughter of the Regiment. She has performed with the Warwick Symphony Orchestra as the soprano soloist in the Schubert’s Magnificat and Handel’s Messiah. She has also performed as the soprano soloist for Faure’s Requiem, Mozart’s Coronation Mass and Sparrow Mass, PDQ Bach’s The Seasonings and Rutter’s Magnificat in various choirs. When Danielle is not on stage, she is music director for both J-DAPA and Arts Alive’s musical theater programs. She also teaches group voice classes and private voice lessons through J-DAPA.

Nathan Melo

Instrumental Music Director

Nathan is studying music education and has a degree in Fine Arts and Piano. Nathan is a CCRI rehearsal and accompanist pianist. For J-DAPA’s production of School of Rock Nathan is the Pit Leader and plays Keyboard 1. He also worked with the students to educate them and lead them on the proper usage of their instruments and help with their musical pieces. Nathan as worked on many shows including CCRI’s production of Hello Broadway as an assistant Musical Director and cast member, Musical Theatre Director at East Providence High School, Director of Music and Choirs at various churches around RI and previously was the Musical Director at La Salle Academy. Nathan has over 10 years of theatrical, musical and choral design but this is his first J-DAPA production. We look forward to working with Nathan again in the near future. “This has been a wonderful project to be a part of!”

Matt Eisemann

Stage Manager, Lighting Designer

Matt is 23 years old and holds degrees in Communication and Computer Science. Currently, he works as a Digital Producer at AAA Northeast. Matt has been in many productions, including playing the part of Dennis in J-DAPA’s 2023 production of The One Act Play That Goes Wrong, Lefou in J-DAPA and East End Theatres productions of Beauty and the Beast, and Ziggy in East End Theatres production of Young Frankenstein. Matt also acted as the stage manager for our 2022 production of Elf JR and is currently in rehearsals for The Prom with East End Theatre Company. “Congratulations to this amazing cast! I have loved working with you and watching this show tape shape over the last few months and I’m so proud of you all!”

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Composer

Andrew Lloyd Webber has composed the scores of some of the world’s most famous musicals. From Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1969) to Cinderella (2021), his work has been consistently seen on world stages. Before the COVID pandemic hit, Lloyd Webber had shows continually running in the West End for 48 years and on Broadway for 41. When Sunset Boulevard joined School Of Rock, CATS and The Phantom Of the Opera, he equalled Rodgers & Hammerstein’s record of four shows running simultaneously on Broadway. He is one of the select group of artists with EGOT status, having received Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Awards. Lloyd Webber owns seven London theatres, including the iconic London Palladium and Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Over the past three years the latter has been completely restored and renovated at a cost of over £60 million. It is one of the biggest projects ever undertaken by a private theatre owner in recent times. His mantra that every penny of profit made from his theatres is ploughed back into the buildings has meant that considerable work has been undertaken across his theatre portfolio during the pandemic, including the complete remodelling and reseating of the Gillian Lynne. Lloyd Webber is passionate about the importance of musical education and diversity in the arts. The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation provides 30 performing arts scholarships every year for talented students with financial need and supports a range of projects such as the Music In Secondary School Trust and commissioning research into diversity in theatre. Andrew Lloyd Webber was knighted in 1992 and created an honorary life peer in 1997. To mark his 70th birthday, his bestselling autobiography Unmasked was published by Harper Collins in March 2018.

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